"Why is it just staring at me?.." I asked Kyrui for probably the third time. Her Giggi pet.. Thing was with her all the time now. Even now, when I'm supposed to feel safe getting something to eat before a quest. I couldn't eat.. It just sat there. Staring at me. Well I'm assuming it was staring at me, they dont really have eyes or anything. "Hes not an 'It!" she snapped. "His name is Prince Mushy, Lord of all things cute and squishy! you know this.." "Okay, can you get Mushy off the table and out of my face. I think you forgot they usually suck blood out of people." I asked. Kyrui took him off the table and on the seat next to her with a huff. "Oh fine ya big baby. I wish you two would get along. He likes you a whole lot. Dont you Prince Mushy?~" Not looking away from me, it let out some sort of low grumbling noise and continued to stare using the table as cover. I think I liked it on the table more.. I could see him easier..

We have been working for the guild for a while now and were just beginning to make a name for ourselves. We were starting to make some pretty good money and with the resources from all of our hunts, I even got some new swords and a full set of hunter armor. I never liked helmets much though, they blocked my vision. Kyrui had made a full set of Qurupeco armor. Mostly for the colors.. She thought it was cute. We must have taken down 5 of those dumb bird things for her to make this set. She started off as a huge nuisance.. but I kinda grew used to her. Like a wart or something you just couldnt quite bring yourself to get rid of so you just make the best of a weird situation.

Kyrui and I were in the local market, I had run out of rations to take on quests again so I had to buy some more. Thats when we were approached by a strange man. "Hey bro, you're Shane right?" he asked with a stupid smile. "Uh, yeah?" I replied sort of confused. "What are you up to on this fine evening? Care to make some money?" He said, walking up to me and putting his arm around my shoulders. Now he had my attention. I wasnt by any means poor, but after making a full set of armor and my new set of Qurupeco choppers, a little extra money never hurt. "Well sure, what do you have in mind?" "Heh, I knew you were a smart guy" he said nudging into my side. "Meet me here after dark, I'll take you there. And hey, you can bring your girlfriend with you!" He said looking over my shoulder at Kyrui. "Oh shes not my-" she interrupted me in the middle of my defense by grabbing my face and smushing my lips. "Oh thats okay my little cuddle bunny boo-boo bear, You go on ahead and have some man time, i need to do some shopping. Do be safe, now gimme a kiss~" she said leaning in. I was so confused, and just stood there with my face smashed in between her hands. "Oh that Shane, always a kidder," she said to the man, releasing my face and messing up my hair. "Bring him back in one piece now okay? Be good honey bunches!~" Walking away, I could see her chuckling to herself, leaving me with the stranger. "Shes pretty hot. How'd you get her?" he asked. "I.. I have no idea."

"C'mon guy, we're almost there." Said the man moving a large box next to an alleyway to show a hidden staircase leading under a large building. He took me to the farther side of town and told me to leave all my belongings at home as well as my weapons and armor leaving me wearing a cloth shirt and pair of pants. I still didnt trust the guy, so I brought my hunting knife just to be safe, as well as Pa's armor talon necklace. As we walked down the stairs, I could begin to smell sweat, dirt, and.. blood?.. "Aaaand we're here!" said the man, extending his arm to show the large area inside the building. "Welcome to The Pits!" Taking one look around I knew exactly what this was. it was an underground street fighting ring with bets being placed on the fighters. As he walked me toward a large circle of people we passed a bunch of very hurt hunters. One man was laying on the ground, not moving and surrounded by what i would assume were his friends. Another man being carried by some other hunter bumped into me and screamed in pain, His ribs must have been bruised or broken. As we got closer to the large circle of people, I could hear the sound of fist hitting flesh and the crown 'ooh-ing' and 'aah-ing' in response to the fight. "Now," said the man stopping and turning to face me. "You're a pretty good fighter, you stay here and ill go collect bets. You just stand here and look pretty, I'll have them get you when its your turn." and just like that, he dissappeared in the crowd. "Wait, my turn? My turn for what?!" I yelled. Just as I got out my last words, i was grabbed and tugged into the large circle of people. As i was shoved into the large opening, I saw my opponent on the other side. With his back toward me without a shirt, I tried to size him up. He was very large, at least a foot taller than me, and really buff. His left arm was covered in scars from his wrist all the way up to his shoulder and neck. His long black hair went down past his shoulder blades and was a mess. He must have been fighting before I showed up. "LAADDIIIEEESS AND GENTLEMEENNN!" A voice called out. "IN ONE CORNER, WE HAVE OUR RESIDENT UNDEFEATED CHAMPION, SIZING IN AT SIX FOOT SEVEN INCHES TALL AND TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY POUNDS! THE DEADLY.. THE TERRIBLE.. THE AMAZZZIIIINNGG SIEGE!" The crowd exploded in cheers and boos. After hearing his intro or whatever that was.. He turned to face me. He was enormous and very intimidating. His face was bruised, bloody, and one of his eyes was swollen shut. They were a pale green color. "AND HIS OPPONENT!" The voice continued. "THE PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN WARRIOR FROM THE SEAS. SIZING IN AT FIVE FOOT NINE INCHES TALL AND WEIGHING ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY POUNDS ("how on earth did they know that.." i thought to myself.) THE PURPLE EYED TERROR, THE BOY FROM OUT OF TOWN! CUDDDLLLEE BUNNYYY!" The crowd burst out in laughter all looking and pointing at me. Looking for the strange man, we made eye contact. He had a big smile on his face and nodded slowly at me. "Not. Cool." I mouthed to him. Before I could turn my head, something hit the side of my face. It felt like a club or some sort of weapon.. That cant be fair.. As i fell to the ground, I place my hand down to catch myself and did a small cartwheel back to my feet and stood in a fighting position. It wasnt a weapon. It was his fist. He sucker-punched me when I wasnt looking. Just as I got back to standing, Siege had already starting to run towards me. He was fast for a guy his size. Making a large swing with his left hand, i raised my arms to block and counter attack, but as soon as i deflected his first blow, is right arm came in with a quick jab in my stomach, Knocking the wind out of me and causing me to lean forward. In my bowing position, Siege used both of his fists and pounded the top of my head shooting me down into the dirt and spots of dried blood. I could barely hear the crowd cheering for him, He hit my head so hard, I'm surprised he didnt knock me out. As i picked up my head, I saw him walking away, he thought I was done. Even the crowd thought i was out. Itll take more than that to take out ol Shane. Using this moment to my advantage, I pushed up off the ground as hard as i could, throwing me back up to my feet and i charged my opponent. He had just turned his face just far enough for me to get a strong swing on his jaw. Stumbling in shock, Siege rubbed his jaw where I had punched him and looked at me. The crown was dead quiet. Turning to see my dirty blooded face. A smile crept over my face. "That all you got?" I mumbled picking up my fists. He hit me harder than I thought, it was hard to talk. He smiled too. He was enjoying himself now. The fight was getting intense now. Most of the time was just him hitting me in the face and me falling down.. But every now and then, I got a few good hits in on him. Even the group of people were getting into it. Most of them were upset because they placed their bets on him. I dont blame them. He was the champion and my name was 'Cuddle Bunny.' I was so tired I could barely stand.. My vision was blurred and my fists felt like i had been punching a wall for an hour. Siege was even showing signs of becoming tired. "THIS IS TAKING TOO LONG!" a voice blurted out. "JUST KILL HIM ALREADY!" Boy I hope they were talking to me. "YEAH SIEGE! JUST END THIS!" Dang. They werent. "Im sorry. These people have homes to go to and a bedtime that had probably already passed. Im not going to take it easy on you anymore." Siege said spitting out blood from my last hit. "Oh good," I replied "Its just about time for a snack, Ill have them send you something in your hospital room." I added with a smirk. The crowd burst out in a chorus of 'Oooh's.' He didnt enjoy that line very much, he jumped at me coming for a downward strike. From this angle, I could give him a wiked uppercut right on his chin.. It was risky, but i had no time to think. With him above me, i planted my feet and punched up as hard as i could. Thats all I remember.

I woke up on the ground with people looking down at me and chattering about their bets. I rolled my head over to look for Siege, and i saw him just next to me beyond all the people looking at me. He was sitting down. Apparently from what I hear, We both hit each other and immediately knocked each other out cold. Looked pretty funny I guess. "Wait, so who gets the money then?" I heard a voice ask. "They both knocked each other out.. Does that mean I get my bet?" A huge argument broke out, and everyone had began to fight for their money. I couldn't move.. My body hadn't come back all the way yet. An arm reached down from the crowd and helped me to my feet. Helping me walk to the way out, I noticed it was the strange man who got me into this whole mess. "Don't worry friend, I gotcha. We need to go though, I still have everyone's bets."

After I got back into my room, the man tossed me onto my bed and left a bag of money on my table. Kyuri had been waiting for me. She was worried about me or something. After getting yelled at for a while, she told me it was my own darned fault and she didnt feel bad for me. Walking out the next day to pick up some things for our upcoming mission, Kyrui and I passed by some of the people that were in The Pit. "Nice going Cuddle Bunny" one man said with a laugh "Cant wait to see you again" Another man said the same, and by the time we had gotten to the supplies stand, about five people had said something. Kyuri was super confused, I could tell by her face. But she didnt say anything. As we entered the store, I saw Siege at the stand picking up something. He looked at me and I looked at him without any facial expressions or saying anything else, he said. "I like your work Cuddle bunny. Lets do it again sometime." "Likewise" I said. "I look forward to it." Giving me a nod, he left. Leaving Kyuri standing there with a blank look on her face.
"What the hell did you do last night?"