And there's no guarantee, that this will be easy. It's not a miracle ya need, believe , I'm no angel, I'm just me ,but I will love you endlessly. Wings aren't what you need, you need me.
- Endlessly, The Cab

- You need me bish. I know you do. XD

Disclaimer: I don't own the Game Grand Chase and Lass!

Chronicles of the Black Blood

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"What do you got there?" asked Lass trying to peek over my shoulder but I managed to hug the book quickly to hide it from his view.

"Nothing." I smiled innocently.

"Nothing…" he muttered in fake aggravation. He made his way towards the entrance. "I'll be outside."

I nodded. I waited for him to be out of the room before staring at the book again.

The cover was black shiny antique leather. By the looks of it, it was somehow old and creasing. I was quite surprised when a drop of liquid fell of the ceiling and landed on the book. I quickly tried to wipe it but as I opened to see the first page, it wasn't wet at all.

I bit my lip in curiosity.

When I turned and blinked – everything changed. The walls and ceiling turned to the darkest shade of black but the floor was still damp; then there was this river of water that began to flow below me.

Goose bumps prickled my skin. Something urged me to cry…

And scenes flashed before me. I couldn't recognize anything. There was this girl crying over here and then there and then it was so red at another part. Then… There was this room… filled with a lot of children of all ages. Another was a person crying out for help… and then much more cries…

I closed my eyes. I couldn't figure out why I wanted to cry. I couldn't figure out why I feel hollowness in my heart.

I sighed. Seriously?

"AP18… Smile!"

I quickly opened my eyes.

"XP93?"

But then everything was gone.

"Hey Shorty?" I heard Lass' call from outside.

My heart skipped a beat but I managed to turn and crack a smile.

"Hey-ah Lass." I greeted and began to walk out of the room.

But as we paced out – I made my resolve. I'll make it back here sooner or later. I'm going to find out all about these fuzzy, frizzy, shizzy things… Those blur memories.

"What's with the sudden lack of insult?" He questioned moments later as I hopped over the rocks and successfully made through the other side.

"What are you saying?" I asked playfully.

"Oh, I don't know… Shorty." He gave the last word emphasis which totally hit me.

"That's because I'm nice today." I just looked away as we began to continue walk.

"So stealing a random book somewhere is nice… huh." He teased.

I puffed my cheeks and turned, facing him. "I didn't steal this! I was planning to return it! It had a lot of skills in it that I'm not quite familiar!" I cried, my cheeks growing hotter.

He raised a brow and grumbled, "Alright, alright." He began to walk ahead saying that I might lost the way again. I shot him a glare but I was confident he couldn't see it.

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I just stared at his back as we made through the empty streets of the Village. I was so deep in thoughts I almost bumped against a post. Luckily, Lassy grabbed my arm, yanking me away.

"You seem awfully quiet, eh." He commented without looking back.

I heard him, but I didn't reply hastily. I waited moments for nothing even though I already knew what to say. "… I thought you like silence."

He flinched but didn't reply. I left it be. I didn't have the mood to tease him today.

"Well, it's just so not you." Were the last words he said before he pulled me into a seemingly cozy place.

"Where are we?" I questioned.

"We're staying here for the night. I bet the rest is in their rooms by now. Since this is the only Inn around here…" he explained daintily as he pointed the stairs ahead. I nodded and walked towards the stairs but he took the room on the right – I stopped to give it a glance. It was the lobby.

"Tsk tsk tsk…" I flinched. It was Elesis' voice ringing across the room. "This is a mission you two. NOT a dating field trip."

Lassy shot the red head a glare as Amy, Lire, Ryan, Jin and Ronan were sitting around near the fireplace.

"We weren't out for a date." He replied sternly, his glare already betraying his blush – embarrassed figure. I chuckled and turned.

"HEY ARME! YOU LITTLE BRAT! GET YOUR ARSE HERE! WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A CHIT-CHAT!"

"I'm sleepy!" I yelled in return.

I heard laughter and Ryan making fun of Lass. Moments later, I could clearly hear him saying sorry.

"We're on room 8!" Lire said.

I walked ahead, not minding to look back. The place was indeed cozy but somehow I still feel cold.

The moment I entered the room, I closed it and then walked inside.

There was a human sized window directly in front of me then two beds on the left and right. Despite having abnormal sized trees, the moment you step before the window to gaze at the outside, you can clearly see vast of plant life. There were lilies and roses and other kinds of shrubs that ran along the area with grasses. There was a river running by and I assumed that if I follow it, it will lead to the place we went earlier.

I turned my back from the beautiful landscape and sat; leaning at the glass window.

I rested the book on my lap and opened it once more.

"Human Sacrifices – Mudblood." I read upon my breath, as silently as possible. I turned the next page.

In order to revive An orc you need 1 beaker(s) of any mudblood's blood, Paradigm herbs, orc heart and tears.

It was printed in big letters then a drawn image of an orc below.

I scanned through the book deeper. There were several blank page and torn pages. Some were even worn out that I couldn't read it. Then there were also a guide in resurrecting a creature called Dark Anmon.

In order to revive Dark Anmon, you need; two human mudblood, Dark Anmon's heart and the summoner's blood.

My eyes narrowed. Now things are getting more interesting.

Knock, knock!

And I quickly closed it. I ran through the nearest bed and hid it under the pillow then ran to open the room, pretending to yawn and sleepy.

"Sorry to wake you up," Lire said as the two crimson hues walked inside and charged for a bed.

"Hey Armee! I've got something to tell you~" Amy giggled. Instead, Elesis (who seemed to have cried; laughed and kicked Amy down to a bed).

I nodded and rubbed my eyes and grumbled before lying down on the certain bed in which I kept the book. There was giggling and other random noises but I couldn't understand it anymore.

Lire shut the door and quickly, I felt darkness swarming my whole system.

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Lass's POV

The next day wasn't different from its yesterday. There were absolutely no clue or tracks. But it doesn't mean I hate it.

I didn't like it that much as well, and the whole time, we were walking around.

"Let's take a break." Shorty suggested after we ran across a restaurant. I nodded. We entered and ordered something to eat.

As soon as the food came, I barely touched it.

I didn't feel like eating at all. I gave my companion some glances while she ate with the same silence.

She's bothered… hm. I stared outside nonchalantly and leaned at my seat.

"Oh please, Lassy. You like her. It's sooo damn obvious." Amy teased.

I glared at her, "I do NOT!"

"Really? Then tell me someone else that you actually treated special. No one else in this group has been receiving such love from you."

I paused, thinking for something to say. I turned to the others with a totally failed glare.

Maybe once in a while I can admit - I'm blushing pretty madly. They all laughed. Except Ryan and Elesis… they were already crying.

"CAN YOU PLEASE SHUT THIS GIRL UP?" I raised my voice causing them to laugh even harder. If it was possible, I can say that my blush even got deeper.

After a while of being "humiliated", Amy began again, her eyes gleaming with hope, "So you like her." It wasn't a doubtful phrase… it was more of a matter-of-fact tone.

I sighed with another fail attempt of glaring and turned, "Spill a single piece of bean Amy, I sweaaaar I'll cut your head."

She laughed at this, and then I left the area and decided to take a short walk.

"Hey Lassy! EARTH TO LASSY!" I was snapped in trance and found myself staring at her. "You okay?"

I nodded and then took a sip of the drink. Hmm… Not bad. "You done eating?"

"Uh-huh." She smiled at me and leaned closer. "Looks like you're so deep in thoughts. What's up?"

"Nothing…" I trailed off, "I was just thinking about someone… I really like."

I watch her expression turn into an astonished one then it relaxed.

What the f… DID I JUST SAY THAT?

She smiled widely, "Who can that special girl be?"

"Oh I don't know…" I just trailed off the hook.

She chuckled, stood and turned. "Let's get going then."

I nodded and paid for the expenses then we left the place.

She was walking ahead of me playfully.

Oh damn, dang… darn it! What to do… what to do?! I kept both of my hands in my pocket, keeping my cool composure.

Then she stopped abruptly and turned.

"Huh…" I muttered and turned to the direction and saw a huge explosion…

"I know this presence…" was the last thing Shorty muttered before scooting away.

Dadadadada! Who's presence was that!?

Hmm ~ Chapter 18! If you play GCPH there's a Lass user there named xKazeru. And if you're playing Dragon Nest SEA there is a GladiaTHOR (Thor joke XD) there on the same name.

I just want to give him a wave... Even though there's a big chance that he's not even going to read this.

T-T, x3Karasu; xKyuuni