Hey guys,
I thought I was gonna get this up earlier but when I realized I had to rewrite some of it b/c of the previous chapter I gave up and decided to wait until after my exam...which was today :) YAY
So sorry for the wait. This chapter might be a little confusing...it's very game based and sometimes hard to describe. I'm just so use to some of these terms b/c I played the game and I might not realize that I'm not explaining them very well
I hope it's not too confusing
As the days draw closer to their first plan War games, the guild's training schedule became more intense.
Currently, Mikan is working non stop healing her guildmates that outside the fighting arena.
The rest of the guild is inside the arena training and learning how to fight against people. They're learning what skills to use against each class and tactics to help give them the upper hand in fighting.
The fighting arenas are safe places to learn how to fight against other people as there's magic casted there so no one can be killed.
The moment you faint, you will be transported out of the arena right away.
Mikan is stationed at the spot where you would be transported to when you faint.
She's healing the people who have fainted so they can go in again and train some more.
The other guild priests are inside the arena. The priests are taking turns manning the station outside the arena so everyone gets a chance to learn how to support during battle. This training is very crucial as fighting against monsters is very different from fighting against people.
The next body that appeared in front of Mikan shocked her. It was Natsume!
She didn't expect to see him here as he's the one conducting what's going on inside the arena.
She quickly casted heals on him and examined him for any serious wounds.
"I'm surprised to see you here." Mikan said to him as he opened his eyes.
"I was a little careless and got hurt."
"That's not like you." Mikan replied as she continued her examination with Natsume watching her every move.
"Hn, it happens." Natsume muttered under his breath.
That's when Hotaru walked into the room they were in.
"He lost his cool with he heard some guy talking about you." Hotaru told her.
Mikan looked at Hotaru then back to Natsume.
Natsume looked away from Mikan to hide his blush.
His reaction caused Hotaru to smirk.
"Why would he do that?" Mikan tilted her head and asked cutely.
"Why don't you ask him?" Hotaru replied clearly enjoying the situation.
"Natsume, that's not like you to loose it." Mikan probed him.
"Hn" Natsume replied and got up and headed out the room.
"I need to go back to make sure they're not slacking." He told her and left the room in a hurry to avoid answering the question.
Hotaru walked to Mikan and sat beside her.
"How are you doing?" she asked.
"Not too bad now. They seem to be fainting less so things in the Arena must be getting better. I think it's almost time for Aki to come and switch with me." She replied.
Hotaru nodded.
"How goes your training? You and Yuu just transcended not long ago."
"We're still working on learning our new skills. Yuu went inside the arena already to try out some of the new ones he just learnt. There's still a couple more I would like us to master before we start War of Emperium."
"I can't believe we've gotten so far. Just a couple more days before the date we planned to start participating in the games." Mikan stated.
"Yes, we really need to get a castle though. The treasures that you win will help us a lot for our guild funds. Not to mention having a proper head quarters and a place where everyone could stay would be ideal." Hotaru reminded her.
"Yeah, but it's so much work to keep on fighting at every game so we can keep the place. If we don't win, then we get kicked out and we'll be back at square one. No place to live." Mikan pointed out.
"Well if we were rich enough, we could buy a large place to be used as guild headquarters. But as I mentioned, we're really struggling in the funds area so this will be the best thing we can do for now. Plus a lot of people like the Games."
"I don't. I don't like fighting against other people. It's so savage." Mikan sighed.
Hotaru sighs and pat's Mikan on the back. "I know you don't like it, but we really need it."
"I know, I know. I'll do it for the guild." Mikan answered softly.
"Thanks Mikan. I'm going to go in to check up on everyone. I'll see you soon inside." Hotaru said to her as she went to the Arena keeper to get warped inside.
~Their First Woe~
The guild had decided to try and win a castle in the Valkyrie Realm since it was just outside the town of Prontera. This way they can be close to the busiest city and it's close to Ji-chan's house. Everyone had grown attached to Prontera and Ji-Chan since they joined the guild.
Before participating in their first WoE, Natsume had gone scouting during the games to learn more about the fighting ground and how each area can be used. He also took notes on who owned each castles and their fighting style. He used all this information to determine which guild they would be able to over power to steal the castle from them.
Once he had all the information, he drilled everyone to memorize the map and specific locations where they would be stationed. Everyone was given specific jobs to carry out during the game.
When WoE started, the guild did not go attack right away. They decided to wait for the perfect time to attack so they do not waste their limited resources.
Several assassin and rogues including Natsume were hiding inside the castle to spy on what's happening inside.
They watched the other guilds fight amongst each other while waiting for the perfect opportunity for their own guild to come in and take over.
Close to half way through the games, both defending and attacking guilds seem to be at their weakest points.
Natsume quickly told the priests to buff and warp everyone to the castle area. Once they got out of the warp and stood outside the castle, they charged in and rushed to the third floor which is right before the Emperium room. They rushed in as a group and took down anyone that was in their way.
Once gathered outside the Emperium room, the magic users started casting spells behind the group in case any other guild comes in from behind.
The priests all recasted their supportive spells on everyone while Tsubasa used his skill Battle Chant to help give different types of support effect to the people surrounding him.
They waiting for Tsubasa's skill to help decrease Hotaru's casting time to zero before they charged in.
Once Hotaru felt the power surge through her to allow her to instantly cast magic she gave the signal for the attack to begin.
The knights and crusaders went in first as the front line taking down people with physical attack. Once the dance team that stopped people from using spells was gone Hotaru quickly went through the door and instantly casted Storm Gust freezing those who are not immune. Lunae worked quickly and efficiently to attack the defending guild.
Natsume rushed through the people and went straight for the Emperium.
The other assassins followed him and fought the people in their way. Their job was to protect Natsume as he focused solely on taking down the Emperium.
If anyone fainted and was sent back to town, Mikan would be at the save point waiting for them. She would heal them and send them right back into battle.
When a huge crack started appearing on the Emperium, Natsume stopped hitting it and quickly surveyed the situation around him.
It seems like most of the enemy in the room has been taken care of. Just a couple more and they would all be gone. His precast team has already set up in their assigned spot and casting on the door to enter into the Emperium room to stop any enemies from coming in.
He saw a knight from an opposing guild head towards his precast team to attack them only to be stopped by Misaki's Guillotine Fist skill. The knight instantly dropped and was teleported out of the room.
After watching that, Natsume decided not to break the Emperium at this point in time since everything was under control. They would hostage the Emperium and only break it when needed. This way they have more choices for what to do if someone does break through their defence.
Once the room was secure, the assassin and rogues went back out onto the other levels to scout.
They also assisted any team members who fainted and were having a hard time trying to fight to get back to the Emperium room get there.
Since they have the Emperium under control, after warpping everyone back to the castle, Mikan stepped into the warp as well. Mikan rushed her way into the Emperium room to help support her guildmates in there.
About 10 minutes left in the allotted time for the games, the fighting intensified.
The enemy guild was pushing hard as they wanted their castle back.
They broke through Lunae's precast area and were fighting head on with the melee characters. (A/N remember this was the area right in front of the door where the magic users were casting their spells)
Some of the enemy got past Lunae's melee fighters as they were already preoccupied and went straight to the precast team. Tsubasa had used his skill sacrifice on the precast and was taking in all the damage for them. Mikan tried her best to heal Tsubasa but the enemy was causing too much damage.
The precast team tried their best to get rid of the enemy in their midst but they weren't able to do so before Tsubasa fainted. Once Tsubasa fainted, the enemy was able to hurt the members of the precast team sending them back to town as well.
The melee in the precast was able to cause a couple of the wizards to faint before Yuu and Hotaru were able to get rid of them.
While everyone else was busy fighting Natsume watched from the Emperium platform. Since the fight wasn't going their way and more then half their guild has been defeated, he started to hit the crack on the Emperium. Misaki was itching to go up and help her guildmates but she was assigned to guard Natsume in case someone else comes to attack the Emperium while he's trying to break it. Misaki was getting frustrated not being able to help her guildmates growled and started walking towards the stairs.
Just as she started moving she heard Natsume swore really loudly. She turned around to see an assassin from the enemy guild also attacking the Emperium. She rushed towards that assassin and body slammed him into the wall. If the other assassin was able to be the last one to hit the Emperium before it breaks then the castle will belong to them instead of Lunae.
Misaki straddled the assassin and vented out her frustrations by beating him until he fainted. Once the assassin was gone, she stood up and saw more enemy coming towards them. She charge head on at the monk that was heading towards them and punched him in the face knocking him unbalanced. She continued to combo her punches together until he stumbled backwards. But he didn't faint yet. The monk grab a potion and healed himself and was fighting back. Misaki called on her spirit balls and threw it at him knocking him back several steps and disorienting him. Seeing a chance, she used her final attack on him draining all her spiritual energy. The Monk fainted after she attacked but Misaki did not have a chance to rest. Several new enemy guild members are rushing down the stairs towards the Emperium.
Meanwhile Natsume kept hitting the Emperium trying to break it. The crack go bigger and bigger. Just as Misaki was being over powered by the knights and blacksmiths that are attacking her, the Emperium shattered under Natsume's dagger. Instantly anyone who was not a member of Lunae was teleported out of the castle to their save point inside the city. An announcement was heard on the speaker system, "Lunae has conquered Valkyrie 1."
Immediately, Natsume ordered anyone who was still in town to hurry back into the castle. Everyone was to report to their post in the Emperium room.
This was their chance to rush back into the castle before the enemy could get in again.
They had to get back into their positions to be ready for the next enemy attack.
There was 5 minutes left so there's still a slight possibility that someone can get through.
Most of Lunae was able to get back into the Emperium room and set up a proper defence before enemy started to come in.
Several people who were slower in getting back to the castle were caught up in the rush with the enemy. Since they knew the chances of getting back into the Emperium Room was slim, they tried their best to slow down the enemy guild from reaching the Emperium Room.
Just as the enemy was about to break through their precast again, announcements could be heard signalling the end of WoE.
Natsume looked back and saw that the Emperium has disappeared.
The guild members of Lunae started celebrating their victory as the opposing guild just teleported back out.
Natsume sat down on the ground taking in his surrounding. His heart was still pounding with adrenaline and his mind was still trying to grasp the fact that they had manage to win.
Mikan can be seen happily talking and hugging her guildmates and celebrating along with everyone in the Emperium room.
Natsume watched her while their guildmates came to congratulate him for leading them to victory.
His eyes narrowed when their male guildmates would hug her.
He knows everyone is happy and celebrating but he couldn't help but feel jealous.
Yuu's voice interrupted his thoughts, "Guys I just want a moment to say something. First I want to say congratulations to everyone, our hard work has paid off. This will be the first of many victories to come. A special thanks to Natsume to leading us to victory. Now that today's game is done, everyone can go explore the castle and pick the room they would like to make their own. Just remember, in order to stay in this castle we will have to continue to fight in WoE and win the fight in this castle every time. So guys, keep up the training. I'll post up the training schedule for the next few days in the dining room. Also beside the training schedule will be the room list. Please fill in your name so we know which room is taken. That's it for the announcements. Everyone is dismissed, see you later."
After Yuu's announcement, people began to file out of the emperium room excitedly to go look for a room to claim as their own.
Natsume lingered behind watching everyone leave.
Mikan wasn't as excited as everyone else about picking out a room for herself so she hung back letting everyone else goes first.
Then she noticed Natsume also hanging around in the room.
She happily skips towards him calling him in a singing tone, "Natsume!"
"Congratulations! We won because of your plan." Mikan said excitedly while she wrapped her arms around him for a hug and gave him a quick peck on the cheek.
Natsume was stunned by her action and looked at her with wide eyes.
Mikan realized what she had just done when she saw Natsume's reaction so she quickly let go of him and looked at the ground blushing.
"You just kissed me." Natsume whispered in a shocked manner.
"Um…Anyways…why aren't you out picking your room like the others?" Mikan stammered as she tried to divert his attention from what she just did.
"I can ask you the same question."
"Oh, well, I talked to Hotaru about this before. I'll be staying with Ji-Chan even though we have a castle now. I mean, the castle is close enough, I just can't leave Ji-Chan alone all by himself." Mikan replied while still looking at the ground. "Well now I told you my reason, what about you?"
"That will depend on your answer. Now tell me, why did you kiss me?" Natsume probed.
"I um…was overly excited…I didn't mean to…I just…" Mikan stammered.
Natsume raised an eyebrow, "Does that mean you'll go around kissing people just because you were excited."
"NO!" Mikan exclaimed, "I…just…you…" Mikan continued to mutter incoherent words while blushing beet red.
Natsume chuckled at her reaction causing Mikan to stop talking and stared at him with wide eyes.
"You just laughed. I didn't know your mouth was capable of doing that." Mikan stated awestruck.
Natsume place his hand under her chin and smirked, "It can do much more then that."
Then he bent down and his lips met hers.
He kissed her with such gentleness that it sent shivers down her body.
When her brain finally registered what he was doing, she wrapped her arms around and kissed him back.
They broke apart when they finally ran out of breath.
Mikan blushed and shyly looked at the ground.
Natsume puller her against him wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Well, all my stuff is in the guest room in your house. It would be a hassle to move everything here. And really, someone should be living with you to make sure you don't do anything stupid and hurt yourself."
"I'm not stupid! I don't need anyone to baby sit me." Mikan exclaimed.
"Does that mean you're kicking me out?" Natsume asked.
"No," Mikan replied softly, "If you want to stay with me, you're welcome to do so."
Natsume chuckled again and kissed her forehead. "The castle wouldn't be a home to me if you're not there. After all, home is where the heart is at."
Mikan blushed even harder after Natsume's confession. She finally looked up at him and smiled shyly at him. She then went on her tipy toes and gave him a chaste kiss on the lips before responding. "Then anywhere would be home as long as I'm with you."
Natsume was ecstatic when he heard her answer. He picked her up and twirled her around in a circle. Mikan giggled as she held on for dear life.
"Come on, let's head back before dark." Mikan said as she took out a blue gem and opened a warp for them.
Natsume stepped into the warp and so did Mikan.
They appeared in front of Mikan's house and walked together hand in hand into the house.
I think this will be the end to the main story. If i don't end it now...it will just drag on forever...since RO is a never ending game.
I will put up an epilogue for christmas :)
I hope you guys enjoyed it.
I'll change it to complete status after the christmas special