Wow I feel these are really short sometimes. (I don't know I don't want to put too much in one chapter! I like leaving people on the edge! Haha!)

Well here's Ch.2! I'm going to try to upload each chapter a week apart! So expect one every Sunday! (Maybe early depending on how I feel or what I get done. School and stuff takes up my life!)

Chapter 2 The trick

The sun had descended from the heavens by the time the redhead found himself nearing Maya Road. Creatures known as Monsters had served as obstacles that were blocking his path but proved to be only a waste of time as Doug took down any that got in his way. While they hadn't completely stopped him, they had taken up a lot of time… And thus he feared he was running late. Who knows if the mysterious author behind the letter would stay if Doug did not show up on time?

Upon finally arriving to the entrance, he didn't see a soul in sight. A frown formed on the young dwarf's face. Had he arrived too late? Giving the benefit of the doubt, he moved forward, all the way towards the sign that greeted anyone who would attempt to enter the road. After a few moments, a groan escaped him. "Dammit… I arrived too late… So much for figuring out who sent that letter…" He muttered to himself as a hand rose to cover his face before a disappointed sigh escaped him.

"I'd say you're just on time Doug." The mysterious yet faintly familiar voice caused Doug's eyes to widen and his body to tense as he was immediately grabbed by someone. One arm was around his neck while the other held him in a secure hold that held his arms to his sides. Doug struggled to break free, but sadly to no avail. However, there one benefit to his struggle, he could see who his attackers were.

( Sechs armor?! What the-?! ) He struggling became more frantic now that he realized that it was a former 'cohort' that had grabbed him. "Let me go you bastard!" He growled as his struggling would not cease. Heart pounded in his chest as he became suddenly frightened by this. Weren't the Sechs good guys now?! Why was one of them-…

Even in his panicked state, his mind was able to figure it out. A former member of Ethelbert's army was taking revenge on him for his betrayal! "Stop squirming you damn brat! You might as well given in and accept your fate! We made sure no one was going to follow!"

'We'?

Widen blue orbs looked back to notice his attacker was no longer alone. A group of two to six men stood behind, each with a satisfied smirk on his face. The smirks made him thinker of a hunter who had just caught his prey. Heart was racing faster than ever now that he realized there was no means of escape. What was he going to do?! Just let them do whatever to him?!

It seemed he had no choice. A fist slammed into his stomach and as his head moved down to gasp from the pain, he felt something collide with his head and lost consciousness.

Three Hours later

"WWWWHHHHHAAAATTTTT?! Doug's been missing for three hours?!" Vishnal exclaimed with absolute shock on his face as Blossom tried to explain the situation to the three servants of the Prince and Princess.

"Doug never stays out this late… And when he left, this letter fell out of his pocket. It's a very suspicious letter." The older woman explained as she handed Volkanon the letter. He nodded as he proceeded to open and read the letter. When he had finished reading, a look of serious concern was on his face. It seemed just like Blossom; he too, found the letter incredibly suspicious. "I fear something terrible may have happened to him…" Volkanon turned to Clorica and Vishnal as he knew the situation was serious.

"Vishnal, alert all people on the west side of town of Doug's disappearance and tell them to gather at the square. Clorica, do the same to the east. I shall alert Lady Ventuswill, Prince Lest, and Princess Frey of this. Blossom please wait for everyone else to arrive in the square until then." The two servants nodded as they hurried out and Blossom soon followed. Things had become very dire indeed.

30 minutes later

All the townsfolk had had met in the square, multiple conversations were being held about the current situation. Looks of concern and worry seemed to be written on everyone's faces as these conversations were held. It seemed everyone was worried for the Dwarf's safety and with the whole town being called here, almost everyone knew the situation might be serious.

"Do you really think something bad happened to Doug?" Kiel inquired to the other two males alongside him. Leon nodded as a frown was on his face.

"The letter is very suspicious… And look… The whole town is here. So it wasn't one of us who sent it." The Jackal like guardian replied as his fan was currently hiding his frown. It seemed Volkanon had reached the same conclusion as he did; someone lured Doug out for some reason… Possibly to attack or kidnap him and caused his disappearance. The question of who would do that floated in the air among with many others surrounding the situation.

"That stupid Dwarf…" Dylas mumbled underneath his breath. Doug was known for doing stupid things but for falling for such an obvious trap?! It didn't make sense. ( What could have caused him to go there? ) He wondered before feeling two sets of eyes staring at him. Leon and Kiel were staring at him; it seems they caught wind of what he had said about Doug. They both knew he was famous for doing dumb things as well, but the situation was too serious for to have any room to be criticizing Doug now. That would be better off for later.

"I hope he's okay…" The young blond then stated as Leon nodded. Doug didn't deserve to die or suffer… That was for sure.

"He better…" Dylas then added as he looked up to the sky for a moment before Volkanon called for everyone's attention. Frey and Lest stood beside him, Frey wearing a sad expression, and Lest wearing a more serious one. Dylas knew Frey cared for Doug like a brother and was worried about him… He could understand this emotion… He too, was beyond worried about the missing redhead. It seemed even the same thought was running through their heads.

(Please let him be safe.)

And there's Ch.2! Now listen up persons who read this!

Okay so... I may have decided that there might be shipping in this story~ (Or a possible continuation less... Errr can't spoil darn it!)

But also want to know. Would you like to see appearances from other RF characters? (Like Raven and Barett? People just visiting the town?) Maybe see one have a significant importance?

And I'd like to know... If I do decide to do ships in either this story or a possible continuation... What would you like to see?

Also for those who are now going to be waiting for Chapter 3. The next one might have graphic content. (Since Doug might get the crap beaten out of him in more ways than one.) So if you don't 'want' to see that I might recommend waiting for Chapter 4. I know some people don't like reading people getting hurt and Ch.4 will be afterwords.

Please leave comments or possible answers to the questions above! Much appreciated!