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Silence. The trio standing still, weapons ready, nervous, excitement filled the air. Bystanders stood in the sidelines as the trio were about to clash. Simon then taunted Jun to make the first move.

"Hurry up, I don't have time for this. I'll make it easy on you!"

Then she sprinted forward with amazing speed, taking Simon by surprise. He immediately prepared to counter Jun with the sword's length advantage but then quickly remembered about her partner, a gunner. While Jun was running, Chello gave covering fire while she was advancing. Simon had no choice but to use his sword as a shield to block the bullets. Jun then appeared to Simon's exposed side and began swinging. Jun took three swings in total, one uppercut, a right hook and a kick to his chest. The first two were dodged and parried while the kick found its mark on Simon's abdominal area. The force of the kick sent Simon flying back, but still on his feet. Simon reeled back, not anticipating the strength and speed.

"Ugh... Damn your strong for a girl.."

Jun scoffs it off and replies "Tch, ready to give up yet?"

Chello follows in next to Jun, guns reloaded and ready to fire. Simon gets up.

"Hah, its going to take a lot more than that."

He then, to everyones amazement, throws the massive sword, which is now spinning at an amazing speed towards the duo. Caught by surprise, the duo dodged out of the way, with the sword hitting the a nearby building. Jun and Chello then look to where Simon was standing but alas he wasn't there. Then they both hear a scream from above and look up and It was Simon with a Katana about to come down on the duo.

Jun says, "Dodge!" and the two dodged the impact, just in time, while a crater formed where the duo was once was.

All three gasp for air. Simon makes a dash for the sword and Chello sucessfully shoots the katana out of Simon's hand. Simon then reclaims his sword then goes for Chello. He is caught off guard while reloading, and is standing there frozen. Just as the blade is about to come down, Jun appears and catches the blade with two hands. Simon is amazed, as Chello takes the opportunity to shoot Simon in the chest multipule times with force-pellets (Non-lethal air bullet) and it throws him off a good distance before he could react. Simon gets up and is amazed at the strength of Jun and the accuracy of Chello. Simon gets up. The trio were to clash again, the crowd waiting in anticipation. "I've never seen a fight like this before!" exclaimed a citizen.

"Stop the fighting immediately, in the name of the Emperor!"

A tall man clad in white steel armor which bore the insignia of the Royal Guard, which was planted at the chest and shoulder. He had spiky hair and a scar that was across his left eye. To the right of him was a slender tall lady who was clad in dark hardened leather, which resembled a skimpy office uniform. The civilian men drooled at the sight of the sexy sidekick. And finally, behind him was a squad of Arad's finest elite soldiers.

The tall man drew his sword. "I am Captain Jin of the Royal Guard. You three are hereby under arrest for destruction of property, endangerment of civilians, and fighting ruthlessly on the streets in broad daylight. Surrender now and we will grant you quarter."

Simon, Jun, and Chello were frozen in place. Standing before them was Captain Jin, a well renowned Royal Guard member, and ex-Dungeon Fighter who helped to kill the Ice Dragon Skasa. Jun notices his right arm, which he holds with long sword with, is completely covered in bandages.

"I don't take orders from anyone, not even you!" Simon yelled.

"Simon? Is that you again?" Jin said.

However he gave no reply and instead charged towards Jin. Jin was amazed at his speed and braced himself. The two collided in a deadlock, and it was obvious to everyone that it would have no clear winner. They were also equal in terms of swordsmanship.

Jin, still in the deadlock, orders the rest of the team to apprehend Chello and Jun. "Don't...worry about me...Grr...I'll deal with this guy myself! Go!"

The slender lady nodded and ordered the rest of the men to capture Jun and Chello.

"Uh oh.." Chello said. "We gotta make a break for it!"

Jun and Chello ran as fast as they could through the busy streets of Hendon Myre, knocking everything away that came to their paths. Stalls, bikes, civilians, all were not spared the mercy of being knocked over from the running duo. Of course, they both apologized for anything knocked over.

"There it is!" Jun pointed. "The exit!"

Suddenly, the exit was blocked by elite guards. "Crap." Jun said. "We fight our way out!"

Three men charged at Jun, all carrying long halberds. the three guards in unison, slashed at Jun, but she was too fast for them. She front flipped over the three men, and delivered a swift neck chop to one, and a flying spinning kick to the face of the second guard, which hit him square on the chin, knocking him out. The third lunged his halberd towards Jun, but she gracefully sidestepped, grabbed the pole, and delivered a spinning backhand to the mans exposed face, knocking him out.

Meanwhile, Chello had his own share to deal with. Three men were behind him, carrying swords and pole-axes. Chello drew his guns. The first man with the sword charged at him, however his movement was odd to Chello. He was zigzagging, to potentially avoid getting shot while charging. "Smart man.." Chello said. However he anticipated the next zag, which was a zag too many, and shot him square on the head with a force-pellet, a pellet that was non-lethal but delivered enough force to knock him over. The next man appeared behind him, and grappled him in a standing half nelson. "His grip is too strong." Chello thought. However he was standing underneath a huge stall sun cover. which was cloth. Still holding his gun, he barely managed to shoot the supports that held the awning. It came down on the two, and the guard was forced to break off the grip. Chello shot his way out of the canape, and thought that all was clear, when the third man charged at him with a pole-axe with a mighty roar. Chello gained distance, and kicked a nearby pot at the guards feet, forcing him to trip. When he got up, Chello shot his belt, which dropped his pants, and took his boxers with it.

"...No wonder why your mad.." Chello said.

As Chello aimed for the head, a loud shot rang out and it hit both of the guns Chello was carrying. Chello and Jun looked at the direction of the gun shot and found that the lady clad in dark leather was on the roof of the building Chello shot the sun cover from. She was holding a long-barreled Sniper Rifle.

She laughed. "Alright, time's up for games. Surrender now, we have you surrounded."

At that moment, more than twenty guards surrounded Jun and Chello. They have no choice but to put their hands up.

Hendon Myre Police Building

The trio were now handcuffed and seated next to each other on front of an officers desk where detectives and officers work. Guardsmen clad in steel, hastily walking around. A busy typical work office. Papers stacked in mountains. Jun and Simon momentarily glance at each other then glance away. Chello is sitting quietly, fidelling his thumbs, nervous. The Captain of the Royal Guard is sitting in front of them, staring at the three.

He face palms and sighs. The captain running his hand through his short spiky hair says to the woman in leather sitting in the chair typing up the report,

"I'm not sure Simon was responsible for the building collapsing. He's not dumb enough to do something like that."

"Hey who says i'm dumb? Get me outa this chair, i'll show you!" Simon yelled.

"Shut up, Simon. You know this is your tenth visit here. Your father can't keep bailing you out like this!" Jin exclaimed.

Chello thought to himself, "You mean this isn't the first time he's been in this situation? Go figure..."

The blond, attractive Secretary replies "Still captain, we have to report this. Even if these two..named Chello and Jun, acted in good faith, they still caused an extensive amount of property damage. Also, they threatened the lives of innocents nearby by fighting recklessly." She shook her head. "It's looking grim."

The woman then looked at Chello. "I'm sorry about earlier. I damaged your guns pretty badly, something I shouldn't have done. It was against the code of honor. I'm sorry." Chello looked up. "Code of honor?" he said. "Wait...how do you know about that? That must mean..."

She stood up. "Yes. I'm an Empyrian like you. I've heard about you, not being able to operate a gun, and that you ran away from your family. Legally, I have to return you back you your family."

Jun shook violently in her seat, handcuffs holding her back. "You can't do that! He's with me!"

Chello remained calm. "Whats your name?"

"Forgive me for not introducing myself earlier. I am Ana, former Royal Lady Guard of Empyria. I came to Hendon Myre because I too felt caged up back home, although I did it on legal terms, not by running away."

Jin stood up. "...We will have to discuss this on a later time, we are holding a diplomat of Empyria right here, in custody. A son of the royal family back in Empyria. You guys will have to come with me, we will hold you for now."

"This way to your cell." Jin said. As the three were lead into the cell, Jin closed and locked it with his bandaged arm.

"Why is your arm bandaged?" Jun asked.

"I'm not sure if you heard the story, but it's permanently burned by the Ice Dragon Skasa. Saved a life for the cost of my arm. It hurts to wield a sword, write, and do anything else associated with right hands. Even clashing with this bonehead Simon. In the end, it was worth it. Killed off that dragon with other traveling dungeon fighters.

Simon snorted.

The Trio are now in a jail cell, dripping, leaky, dank, with three beds all of lower quality. Of course Jun and Chello were used to it, but Simon was not, seeing as how he comes from a rich family. He stays standing while the two were getting comfy.

Jun says, "...This is all your fault you idiot."

A flabbergasted Simon replies, "ME?! Your the one who misunderstood me! I tried to tell you that I din't do that!"

Jun replies, "You should have said that before you said I was an idiot!" "I did!" "Nu uh" "Yeah huh!"

"QUIET" A guardsmen said. "Someone is here to bail you out."

Then, Magnus, father of Simon, appears before the trio in jail.

Magnus residence

Cut to the trio now in a nearby home owned by Magnus. The trio, now sitting at the main table, albeit Simon on the opposite side of the table, frowning heavily arms crossed, were with Magnus. Chello and Jun were still in awe at the glamour and shine of gold and marble and fine leather furniture. Magnus then gives out a loud "Ahem" and the two snap back into reality.

"While I do appreciate my guests admiring my opulence.." Magnus begins, "Please do know I do not ordinarily let..um..."

He glances at the rag tag clothing of the duo.

"...commoners into my house. But this is a special circumstance. But first, I'm sure you have met and introduced each other. This my son, Simon."

Simon still frowned and crossed his arms. Magnus says, "...Yes well, He was supposed to oversee the opening of my newest store here in Hendon Myre..But *ahem* got carried..away."

Simon slumped in his seat. Magnus continues,

"I am dearly sorry for the confusion."

Jun then says, "Oh... I am sorry then.. I thought He was the one who causing trouble. I'm Jun, from Hendon Myre suburbs."

Chello says, "Yeah, everyone was saying that he was the one who did it, etc. of course we dint know at the time that he was your son. I'm Chello, likewise."

Magnus gets up and straightens his gold linen robe. "Yes well, i'm glad no one got hurt. My son can be irrational sometimes. Him and his dream of becoming a Slayer dungeon fighter."

Jun looks back to the slumped Simon.

"But before I get to the deal," he smirked, "I need to tend to my guests."

He claps, and then eight beautiful elven and human maids in lush maid outfits came out of the kitchen, each holding a tray of exquisite food, lobsters,escargots, fancy pasta; foods that Jun never even thought to see! Jun immediately got down to the food, wolfing it with little manner.

Chello thought, "Well... There goes her charm.." Magnus and Simon stared in amazement.

Soon after they had eaten, Magnus said, "Now that you all are satisifed, I'll tell you why I saved you all today."

The three stared intently.

"As you know, bail is not that cheap. You two will now work for me to pay off the debt. I know that you *points to Chello* are from a royal family who ran away from home, so I pulled a lot of strings to get you here."

Jun replies, "Wha?! How much is the debt?"

Magnus replies, "Ahhh...only one million gold."

Jun sits back and facepalms and Chello's jaw drops.

"Of course..." Magnus says while sitting back,clasping his hands, "I could let it go, if you all do a task for me.."

Chello slams his hands on the desk and says, "What- what task? If its a monster killed-"

Magnus interrupts, "No. You three are to work together to claim something for me."

Jun crosses her arms at the thought of the idea. Simon does the same. Chello sighs.

Magnus says, "The reason why is because I need an artifact from the top of Sky Tower."

~Sky Tower is well known by all Dungeon Fighters to be one of the most dangerous places to be in all of Arad. Sky Tower is rumored to be able to reach Empyria, but no Dungeon Fighter has been able to reach the top. Many come in the daring tower, few come out. Dangerous monsters of all shape and sizes inhabit the tower, but of course riches and fame can be found there. Even the sight can make veterans nervous.~

Magnus says, "You are to climb up the Sky Tower and get something called Haessari, a rare gem said to always shine as bright as the sun!"

Jun says, "But, only Dungeon Fighters are allowed in Sky Tower!"

Magnus then replies, "Take a rest here in my home, then tommorow I will explain everything. Then from here on end, consider yourselves Dungeon Fighters."