Chapter Three: Questions

The Elgang had finally reached the border of the Burma region, and the sun was beginning to get uncomfortably hot. The four in the trucks had air conditioning, and Eve was powering a fan for herself and Chung. However, Elsword and Rena had nothing, and were drenched with sweat. Elsword looked through the packs, hoping to find a fan or something to help, but turned up empty.

"Rena, do you mind if I take my shirt off? It is way too hot." Elsword looked around, "Despite that it's winter, you'd think even here it'd at least be cooler."

"It's alright Elsword." As Elsword took off his shirt, Rena did as well.

"Ah!" Elsword looked away, blushing. He heard Rena sigh.

"Elsword, I have a bra on. It's alright." Rena crawled up to him, and hugged him tightly. Elsword felt like his face was on fire, as he was ashamed that her breasts felt so good against his back, "Come on, we're lovers anyway."

"It just feels too fast." Elsword sighed, "But okay."

"Anyway, luckily the Burma region isn't that long, so we'll be at the coast soon." Rena laid down, resting her head on Elsword's lap, "Elsword?"

"Yeah?"

"When did you fall for me?" Rena smiled as he blushed again.

"Well...kind of...when I first met you. You're just so beautiful, I couldn't keep you out of my thoughts. You were driving me crazy, but also gave me something else to fight for." Now it was Rena who blushed, and Elsword smiled, "I love it when you do that."

"Likewise."

"And what about you? Did you like me before I asked you?"

"Um...I'm not quite sure really. You did creep into my dreams sometimes, but I didn't want to ruin our friendship. Now though, I'm glad we're together now, Saryphil." Elsword stared at her in confusion when she called him that, "It means crimson in elven, just like your eyes." Rena sat up, and held his arm. She felt bad, as his arm ended up wedged between her breasts, but she was lost in his eyes.

"Rena..." Elsword sighed, able to taste her breath. He placed a hand on her cheek, and kissed her gently. Elsword couldn't help himself as he closed his eyes and slid his tongue into her mouth, wrapping it around her tongue and sucking on it. He heard Rena sigh, she wrapped her arms around him and dug her fingers into his shoulders, not letting him go. Rena leaned back, laying down on the bed of the truck and pulling Elsword down on top of her. Her body felt wild, running her hands down his bare back as she slipped her tongue into his mouth, tasting his saliva.

"Oh Elsword...I love you..." She went to kiss him again, but stopped suddenly as she heard someone.

"No fucking in the back of my truck!" Vayne yelled from the front seat, his head out the window. Elsword and Rena blushed violently, and they heard Aisha laughing, "And put your clothes on, we're almost to the coast!" Quite willingly, Rena and Elsword put their shirts back on, and saw Chung and Eve beside the truck, giggling.

"Shut up!" Elsword yelled, thoroughly embarrassed. Rena put her hands on his shoulders, turning him to look at her.

"Just let them be." Rena stared at him pathetically, "For me?" Elsword sighed.

"Alright Rena, just for you, and only for you." Elsword kissed her again, holding her tightly. He heard Chung and Raven.

"Whooo!" Elsword responded by simply extending his arm towards them, and giving them the middle finger. They both heard someone get slapped.

"Ow!" They heard Chung whine.

"Don't make fun of them!" Eve scolded, "Eek!" They heard Eve squeal. Elsword pushed Rena down onto the bed of the truck, and laid down next to her.

"All's well that ends well." Elsword sighed, and closed his eyes to catch some sleep. Rena sat up, staring at him. She had never felt anything like what she had just felt before. Elsword made her heart fly, she felt so dizzy, and she felt so, warm.

"Is this what it's like? Being...turned on?" Rena sighed. She wasn't even embarrassed that she would have done it right here, if Vayne hadn't stopped them. She shook her head, "No, not yet. It's too soon, I want to treat him right." She lay down next to him, and kissed his cheek, "Sleep well, my love."

"Got any plans for yourself on this trip?" Aisha asked Vayne sweetly. He shrugged.

"There's a sacred shrine on the summit of one of the mountains. I think I might go pay my respects."

"What's the shrine for?"

"A memorial to a different clan of elves. They were wiped out long ago by a Wayward Demon." Vayne's face became contorted by grief, "If only I had be faster."

"Vayne, I'm sure you did everything you could." She couldn't bear to see him sad, and quickly changed the subject, "They're moving fast aren't they?" Aisha looked out the back window to see Elsword and Rena sleeping soundly next to each other, "Elsword's got some courage."

"Either that or it's Rena's..." Vayne trailed off, but Aisha stared at him.

"What is it Vayne?" Aisha raised and eye brow and tapped her finger on her arm, both of which were crossed. Vayne sighed. I'm screwing myself with this.

"Elves have...a...massive sex drive." Vayne sighed, "It's not hard to turn an elf on."

"Oh really?" Aisha smiled, and placed her hand on his crotch.

"Ah! Aisha I'm driving!"

"Getting anywhere?" Aisha whispered into his ear, moving her hand back and forth.

"Yes, now please stop!" It wasn't that Vayne couldn't drive with this going on, he just didn't want to lose it. At least not now.

"Too late dear." Vayne glanced at her motioning hand, which was lifting up her skirt, "Look, I'm all wet." Vayne groaned as Aisha slid her hand down his pants, massaging him. Vayne sighed.

"Fuck it."

"Gladly." Aisha winked, unclipped her seatbelt, and began to ease off his jeans.

An hour later

Chung held Eve tightly in his arms as Vayne and Raven drove the trucks off the ferry, and headed north. Eve shivered, the cold air biting her skin. Chung rubbed her arm, trying to warm her up.

"S-S-So...c-c-cold..." Eve was shaking now, so Chung took the large, furry sheet they were sitting on, pulled Eve on top of him, and wrapped them in the sheet. Eve sighed in relief, "T-Thank-k-k you...C-C-Chung."

"Sssh...focus on warming up." Chung cupped her face, and kissed her gently.

"It's...the change in temperature...my systems need...to get...used to it." Eve seemed to be crying, "I'm sorry."

"Eve, don't apologize. I love you." Chung rubbed her back, warming her up.

"Chung."

"Yeah?"

"How long has it been? How long have you been making me the happiest girl alive?"

"Two wonderful years." Chung kissed her on each cheek, then her lips, "You're so cold."

"Then make me warm, please." Eve kissed him again, sliding her tongue into his mouth. They held each other tightly, beginning to squirm as they kissed. Eve could feel her systems adjusting to the cold, quickly warming her up. They finally stopped, and laid the sheet back down on the truck, looking around as they were greeted by gently falling snow.

"We're already in the mountains, that was fast." Chung looked at Eve, who was staring intently at Vayne's truck, a devious smile on her face.

"So, so naughty." Eve smiled, and whispered into Chung's ear, "Guess who's getting it on?" Chung gasped.

"In the freaking truck?!" Eve nodded, "Whoa. Aisha's got crazy tastes." Eve smiled, and caught Chung's attention with a deep kiss. She lapped at his tongue, sucking on it. Chung held her tighter, and nibbled on her neck.

"Ah..." Eve sighed. That reminds me. I think two years waiting is long enough. Eve had plans for Christmas night, and she had full intent to act on them. Whether or not Chung submitted or not, was irrelevant. Eve had waited patiently, and her patience was finally wearing thin. She continued to kiss him, Chung being completely oblivious to Eve's plot.

Raven and Alirah sat awkwardly. They had been silent, miraculously, the whole trip. Raven felt rude, and spoke up.

"So...Alirah." She jumped slightly, and stared at him, "Do you...have any family?" She smiled, happy he was deciding to learn more about her.

"I have an older brother, he lives in Hamel actually. He took care of me after mom and dad passed away."

"That's horrible, I'm sorry for your loss." Raven felt bad, assuming he revived suppressed memories.

"It's alright Raven, it doesn't bother me anymore. Rick's a nice guy, always looking out for me. I was going to move in with him if you hadn't come to me. Thank you."

"Um...no problem." Raven turned his face, trying to hide his blush. Alirah smiled, and kissed his cheek.

"What about you? Any loved ones?" Alirah grew concerned as Raven's face darkened.

"No, they're...all gone."

"Oh my god. I'm so sorry!" Raven's expression didn't change.

"Do you want to hear the story?" Alirah froze for a moment then nodded, "It was several years ago. I was the leader of the Black Crow mercenaries. I served my kingdom dutifully, but the higher-ups didn't like a lowlife like me in such a high position. I was framed, and sentenced to death. My friends and fiancé, Seris, got me out of prison, but we were ambushed in the forest. I watched my friends, and my love, killed before my eyes. I was found by Nasod's, and taken to the Return Plains in Altera, where I received my arm. It controlled my mind, and I assaulted the Pongos, but Elsword and the others brought me to my sense, and I chose to fight on for my fallen friends."

"Raven, that's a touching story." Raven held her hand tightly, his Nasod claw tightly holding the wheel, "What was Seris like?"

"She was a lot like Rena. Kind, gentle, yet deadly in combat."

"Did you ever have feelings for Rena?" Alirah was a little surprised as Raven shook his head.

"No, I was content with the memories I had with Seris, they kept me going. Vayne convinced me however, that I had to move on. So he told me about how you felt, and I left for town to ask you." Raven sighed as a large building came into view, "Finally here."

Raven and Vayne stopped the cars, and everyone got out. The first thing they did was get some clothes better suited for the cold while Raven headed inside to check in. Eve eyed Aisha and Vayne, smiling. Vayne just sighed, he didn't even care anymore. Aisha was happy with what she had done, so he was happy as well. Rena and Elsword walked off to the nearby tree line, and talked softly.

"Elsword...can I ask you something?" Rena whispered, embarrassed, nervous, and ashamed.

"Of course."

"Elsword...I'm sorry, but we can't do this slowly."

"Why not?"

"Because of how my body works." Rena looked down, blushing, "Elves are very...passionate beings. There was a reason Vayne said 'no fucking' on the road in Burma." Elsword stared at her, shocked.

"You...serious?"

"Yes Elsword. I'm sorry, but I'll do my best to keep my urges at bay." Rena gently kissed him, "Unless you wish otherwise." Elsword was blushing, making her feel bad. Then, he held her waist tightly.

"I thought you knew already. I'll do anything for your happiness." Elsword gently kissed her, then they looked to the trucks to see no one there, "Where'd everyone go?"

"Bathroom?"

"Probably." Rena and Elsword walked to the trucks, as someone had to watch them. As they waited, an old man, his face obscured by a massive beard and large, bushy eyebrows, walked up to them. He looked them both up and down.

"Uh...can I help you?" Elsword had no idea what the man wanted. They jumped as he suddenly laughed, his voice squeaky, and high pitched.

"Ha! When the sunny cat reaches the mountain's crack, daisies will spring to battle!"

"What?" Elsword and Rena stared at each other.

"Time goes nowhere in the dead of summer."

"It's winter." Rena corrected, and the old man sighed.

"Rats go snork when the bottle breaks." The strange old man laughed again, then walked away, heading up the mountain trail. Rena and Elsword looked at each other, trying to comprehend what just happened.

"Any idea?" Rena asked, and Elsword shook his head, "Me either." They sighed as everyone left the main building and walked up to them.

"You alright? You look like you have a migraine." Vayne put his hands on both of their foreheads.

"We just met the weirdest old man we've ever met." Elsword looked down the road.

"How so?" Alirah giggled, finding this funny. After Elsword explained what happened, everyone was laughing. Except Vayne, who was thinking.

"You alright dear?" Aisha was slightly concerned.

"Yeah, he just...sounds familiar." Vayne walked a little ways up the road, and scanned the mountain trail. He suddenly ran towards the forest edge, and picked something up from the bushes, "No way. No fucking way!" Vayne was laughing now, and as the others walked up to him, they saw he was crying.

"Vayne?" Chung was a little frightened by this sudden explosive change of personality. Vayne was still laughing, seeming to gasp for air.

"Hahahahah! Just...give me...hahaha...a second." Vayne slowly stopped laughing, but was evidently still happy. He showed them the object he had picked up, making them startle slightly.

"Why do you have a goat's tail?" Raven asked.

"That old man-" Vayne stopped, turning to see the old man Elsword and Rena saw from before standing in front of them.

"Be that little ant that goes down the forelorn road on summer's eve for a buggy trip." Everyone stared at him.

"What?" They all said, except Vayne, who walked up to them.

"Hello to you as well, " Vayne looked over his shoulder at his friends, "Master Bogi."

"Uh...who is this?" Aisha asked.

"This is the one who taught me everything I know." Vayne bowed to the old man, "Master, it's good to see you well." Bogi said some other incomprehensible nonsense, and Vayne looked at him, "Oh. I see. It was too good to be true after all. Why are you here?" More nonsense, "I see. Thank you Master, I will." Everyone gasped as Bogi slowly evaporated, turning into snow that lifted up into the air, "Farewell."

"Vayne? What was he saying?" Aisha was incredibly confused, as was everyone else.

"He wanted to give me some advice, and gave me a pointless order, as I was already doing it."

"Which was?" Elsword asked, but Vayne didn't look at him when he answered.

"To make you happy." He gently kissed Aisha, and everyone smiled.

"What was this, Bogi like?" Alirah wondered, and Vayne laughed.

"He was exactly what he appeared to be. But don't be mistaken, Bogi wasn't crazy. No, far from it. If he was alive, and going all out, we'd all be dead before our next breath." Everyone shivered, "But Bogi was a Snow Whisperer, and they detested killing. Instead, they taught others their way of fighting. I decided to train under Bogi, and after three years living with him, I finally was able to understand what the hell he was saying."

"Wow, dude seemed bonkers, but sounds like he was an amazing fighter."

"Did I mention half my stay with him was spend on a hospital bed? Training was no bullshit."

"Anyway, shall we get on with our vacation? Raven gestured to the cars, and everyone nodded. The drive to the cabins was not long, Vayne parked in between the first two cabins, and Raven drove a little further down the road to the other two. Everyone unpacked their things, and got settled into their cabins. The trip was long and tiring, so nothing was going to happen today. Elsword and Rena both collapsed on the bed, exhausted, and gazed into each other's eyes.

"What should we do tomorrow?" She asked, not really caring what.

"Hiking?"

"Sounds fun." Both their eyes were beginning to closed, and they yawned before wrapping themselves up in the sheets.

"Good night Rena." Elsword whispered, wrapping her in his arms.

"Night. I love you." She said.

"Love you to."

Vayne: Okay, if anyone has any ideas for what they might want to see happen in the story, like what the gang will do on vacation before Christmas gets here, PM me, drop a review, you know what to do. Also, check out my profile and check out the poll please, I want to write things that the majority wants to read, so let me know what you want!