Chapter 13

When everyone was up, ready, and in the lobby of the inn, the innkeeper said, "I just heard that a couple of people have been captured by monsters. We need your help, badly. Can you please help us?"

Reno then said, "Yeah! That's what we're about, yo. You guys ready for this? I know I am. Who's with me, yo?" Everyone else nodded and raised their hands. Since everyone was agreed, they went to get some supplies for the rescue.

Once everyone had gotten their supplies together, Sephiroth asked, "Where are the hostages, innkeeper?"

The innkeeper then said, "They are in the LOVELESS caves. At least, that's what I heard. Please go check for me."

"Okay, but if this is a lie, we'll kill you and leave. Do you understand?" Zyme asked. The innkeeper just nodded his head in fear. Then, the little group set off on their rescue mission.

"Did you have to scare the poor guy, Zyme?" Angeal asked.

Lea then said, "I think Zyme had a good reason to do that. Right, Zyme?"

Zyme then said, "Yes, I did."

"What was that reason, Zyme?" Zack asked.

"I'd like to know, too." Kunsel said.

Genesis then said, "I think everyone does. Right, guys?"

Everyone else said, "Yes." When Zyme didn't answer, Lea glared at him.

"Fine. I just think he's a monster. I could smell it. Don't laugh at me!" Zyme yelled. Then, he stormed off in anger and humiliation. Since everyone else was still laughing, Zyme went to rescue the people himself. None of Zyme's friends had even noticed he'd left them.

When Zyme got to the LOVELESS caves, he had calmed down some. He then thought, 'Should I wait, or go in? I don't know.'He then heard a scream, so he thought, 'Okay. I'm going in. Here I go!'Once he got inside, he saw the hostages not being guarded. Zyme started to walk in, but was slashed in the back, fell down, and blacked out. He had 3 humongous gashes on his back. One of the girls had seen him fall and she brought him over to the group and cared for him.

When Lea had felt pain in her back, she instantly stopped laughing and froze. The others saw her expression and also stopped laughing.

Cloud then looked around and asked, "Where's Zyme? He was right here, wasn't he?"

"I saw him storm away. Was it because of us laughing at him?" Zack asked.

"I think it was because of us. I feel so bad. All of us should." Sephiroth stated.

Angeal asked, "Hey, Lea. Are you okay? You don't look so good."

"Yeah. You look horrible. Yo." Reno and Kunsel said at the same time.

"I agree. Tell us what's happened to Zyme, please." Lazard said.

"I want to hear it, too." Genesis agreed.

Lea then said, "It's Zyme. He's hurt, badly. We have to save him. Now!" When everyone else had nodded their heads, Lea led the way to the LOVELESS caves.

When Zyme came to, he could see the innkeeper with claws, fangs, and other monster attributes. He tried to get up, but when he felt the pain in his back, he fell and cried out. The girl who had brought him to the group, went over to him to help him. Then, her guy friend came over to help, too. (The girl is a princess archer and the guy can shape- shift into a monkey.)

The girl then said, "You passed out before we could say anything to you. My name is Archel, and this is Blake. I'm a princess archer. Blake there can shape-shift into a monkey. What's your name?"

Blake then said, "Archel, I can talk for myself, y'know. What she said about me is true, though."
"Well, my name is Zyme. It's nice to meet you." Zyme said.

"You, too." Archel and Blake said. Once that was over, they got ready to fight.

(A/N: This is the end of chapter 13. The next chapter will be when Zyme's friends get there to help. 'Til next time! Bye.)