Author's note (again): Once again, I guess I have to remind those of you less observant readers that I am fully aware of when new chapters are released. I don't need you leaving me comments or sending me neomails screaming at me "CHAPTER _ IS OUT." It's December and I've got finals, so studying eats up most of my time and takes precedence over spoofing.

To all the rest of you, I appreciate all the great comments you leave. Thank you for reading. ;)

THE FAERIES' RUIN…chapter 15

Setting: The ruins of Faerieland, where Hanso is shaking hands with Xandra after hearing her proposition.

Xandra: You won't regret this, Hanso.

Hanso: Ew, I can't believe I'm touching your hand, ew ew eww…I mean—I'm sure I won't. Though, I'm not really the type to have regrets.

Xandra: Why do you suddenly have that mischievous look on your fa—

Hanso: Hey betcha didn't see THIS coming! Wiya! *pushes Xandra back as he takes one of the artifacts from her grasp*

Xandra: A double-double-cross. How original. I totally should have seen that coming…*facepalm*

Hanso: Brynn! *throws her the artifact* Destroy it!

(A green aura surrounds the artifact as Xandra summons it back)

Brynn: Huh?

Artifact: Oops. Too slow. *whizzes back to Xandra* Weeeeeeee!

Brynn: Catch it, Hanso!

Hanso: Way ahead of you, sweet cheeks. ;) *hops up and takes firm hold of the artifact*

Brynn: I told you not to call me "sweet cheeks" like, a dozen times.

Hanso: JUST SHUT UP AN RUN OKAY?

Brynn: But why—*sees Xandra charging up her lasers*

Xandra: KAMEHAMEHAAAA

Brynn: Oh, that's why. *runs* O_O

Hanso: *turns back to Xandra* Hey Xandra! Nobody likes a homicidal maniac!

Xandra: *RAGE MODE*

Hanso: And you smell funny!

Xandra: ARGH! *goes Super Saiyan and blasts him*

Hanso: *absorbs the attack with the artifact* Now I see why you needed this artifact—your magic skills stink!

Xandra: HANSO YOU LITTLE—

Hanso: I've got more where that came from. I've got achievements to earn!

Chapter 15, end (go Hanso!)