~Chapter 19: Ara's Determination~

"Chung.. Wake up.. This time, there'll be classes waiting for us in half an hour. Not only that, we have to watch the battle. We can't skip it."

Chung groaned softly before getting up. He stared at Eve before getting on top of her and pressed his lips on her nose. He slowly leaned down and nibble on her neck softly, sucking on her neck. As soon as he releases her, Eve touched her neck as she ran up to the mirror, and... There was a small dark mark on her neck. Chung was smirking as he wrapped his arms around her waist, whispering into her sensitive ears.

"No time to be freaking out because of a small little hickey.. Right?"

'Chung.. He was serious when he said he's going to selfish for a day.. Meanie... Now what I am suppose to do..? If anybody sees the hickey.. Ugh.. I can't imagine it. I need to find something to cover it.'

Chung was in the bathroom, getting ready while smirking to himself. He stripped his clothes off as he enters the shower, letting the water hit his skin. Soon, Chung stepped out, fully dressed with drops of water dripping from his cream colored hair. Eve soon does the same, however unlike Chung, her silver hair was dry and smooth.

Chung chuckled lowly before grabbing a blue scarf and wrapped it around her neck, covering up the hickey he gave her. He smiled, taking her hand in his, pulling her along with him, stepping out of his dorm.

Elsword held the good luck charm Aisha gave him secretly in his hand before putting it in his pocket. He swung his blade and Cornwells, practicing his combination and skills, skipping breakfast. At the same time, Ara thrust her spear towards the wooden dummy. She breathed heavily as she wipes off the sweat on her forehead. She focused her strength and gathered the gravity around her. She raises her hand and swung it down, creating a larger gravitational force, suppressing the wooden dummy and destroying it into bits and pieces. Ara smiled and stared at her hand.

"It's finally complete. I can control it even better than before with more power. I.. I'll win against Elsword.. Aren.. Wherever you are, i hope you're watching. I'll grow stronger and keep our promise."

"Ara, how about this? You'll stronger and stronger. By that time, we'll explore the world, together. We'll save innocent lives and gather many rare artifacts! It'll be a journey!"

Aren smiled brightly at Ara as she nodded happily, holding out her pinkie. Aren extended his pinkie out as well, wrapping it around her little one. They shook hands and slapped each other's cheek lightly.

"And... Hopefully, we can find you your future husband when we explore the world."

"Aren! I'm not going to marry anybody!"

"Yeah, okay. Sure... No need to worry any idiots."

"Aren!"

Ara smiled and raised her fist up into the air. Her determination was stronger and she won't give up. She won't lose to Elsword. Elsword looked up at the bright sky with his cold ruby eye.

'I... I won't lose to anybody! I won't let anyone defeat me. I'll be victorious. I'll continue on winning until Elsa is in front of me.'

As time passes, it was finally time for the final battle... Ara Haan of Fahrmann against Elsword of the Red Knights. In the stadium, is where they shall fight. Their eyes were sharp as the bell rung. Elsword launched himself forward, thrusting his Cornwell forward. The Cornwell errupt into a storm of Cornwells. Ara frowned as she jumps into the air, and slashed Elsword twice. She slammed her spear, launching herself into the air before diving in towards Elsword.

"Maelstrom Rage!"

Elsword spun on his heels as he deflected her spear and summoned four aerial Cornwells. Each Cornwells pierced Ara as she gets knocked down. She spun around with her spear, slashing everything surrounding her in a circular slash. Elsword was knocked a short distance away from Ara. Elsword tried to get up, however... His body was suppressed by a gravitational force as he spits out blood.

"Sword Fall!"

"Moonlight Slash! Suppression!"

Elsword did a hand stand, flipping himself up into the air before slamming his blade down. Ara blocked the slash, but she couldn't dodge the next. Elsword swung his Cornwell downward and opened a black hole. Ara was sucked into the black hole and Elsword immediately delivered the final slash.

"Final Strike! Rage Cutter!"

"Suppression! Tempest Dance!"

Elsword stabs a Cornwell into the ground, and in a flash, a magic circle was formed. Ara looked around her surroundings. Ara raised her hand and gathered the gravitational force, suppressing him. However, it was too late as mini Cornwells were summoned and each managed to slash Ara and pierced her leg. Ara ignored the pain as she elegantly spun forward, striking Elsword and once again... Suppression was used.

Elsword spit out blood and wiped the corner of his mouth. He raised his blade with flames swirling around it and gathered the hot air around him. The ground shook and triple flaming geysers. Ara immediately gathered the force around her spear, thrusting it forward, creating a swirling vortex of shadows. Both attacks clashed as the flames and smoke covered the stadium. No one could see what was behind that smoke.

Ara and Elsword continued on fighting. A sword or a spear. That all depends on their next move.

~Author's Note~

Short chapter like always. XP My dad is going to Vietnam now to visit some distant relatives. So... I'm going to the airport with him and give him my goodbye.. XD

Here are my replies to my beautiful reviewers~

BIAxDiA: Yup~ :D Fluffiness is adorable in stories~ XD 100 reviews.. Two more reviews XD

Hospes: I'm glad to hear that! Hmm.. The ending..? I'm not a fan of bad endings, so you should expect a good ending. Don't worry~ I'll be sure to ask my reviewers first for ideas if i ever run out of them! :)

Yumi-San Angel: XD I'm more in favor of mature conversations. :D I'm just glad you like how she is being portrayed in this story~ :)

Konjiki No Yami: NOOOO! Don't die! You read it now, so don't worry! *hugs you from behind* Don't go suicide on me! :(

Kat Neko983: Well... I hope I can make you change your mind about them someday~ ^_^ I might not be able to write that kind of story yet... Maybe in the future, but the outcome will be Chung x Eve. XD

RubyCrusade: Not even! Your stories are much better than mine! I've read them before, and they're really good! :) I'm just glad that you think of me as an inspiration~ Good grammar... That's amazing.. My grammar is good? I expected it to be for your humble compliments~ :3 As long as you like the pairing Chung x Eve and support it, even a little, then.. I'm happy! :) Chung x Eve is a good couple, and I hope I can convince other authors to write about them and support them~ :D

Thanks for reading!

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