~Chapter 49: Eeny Meeny Miny Mo~

"Aisha... Do you want to stay here for a while? We'll go on ahead. Elsword will stay with you. You can catch up to us after you've calm down."

Rena stared at Aisha with worry as she suggested it. Aisha's tears stopped flowing as her hand grasp Elsword's hand that was covering her eyes and tears. A soft "thank you" was made as Aisha stood up with a confident face.

"No... I'll fight beside all of you. I want to know more of a past that I wasn't aware of."

"Good choice."

Raven smirked lightly and softly pat her head as his thumb slowly wiped a stray tear. Elsword couldn't help, but pout softly and held Aisha's hand. Raven noticed Elsword's faint blush which was barely visible.

'Looks like Elsword's starting to realize something for Aisha..'

Eve and Chung's eyes stayed on the suspicious shadow. Behind those shadows, a certain somebody smirked light as the ground began to shook. Pressure was being added as the gang were forced to stay on the ground. Three figures appeared from the shadows as both of them stared at them with mockery while one was emotionless.

"Welcome to Wally's castle. Uninvited guests..."

The clone smirked as she crossed her legs while sitting on a rail. Chung forced himself to get up, however, next to her was Aren. He raised his hand and clutched it tightly, causing the pressure to be even more forceful.

"I suggest you to be obedient and stay in one place or you might lose your life."

"Don't fuck with me!"

Elsword's piercing red eyes glared into Aren's emotionless ones as Elsword stood up slowly. He glared at the clone and Aren with hate. His eyes turned its attention towards an elderly man. The elderly man was wearing heavy armor, not as heavy as Chung's, but he was awfully familiar.

"Wally! You bastard!"

"Oh? Aisha.. You finally came back to the very place that you were raised in with Echo and Toma. Aren't you happy? I was.. Also a father to you."

"Don't mess with me! You? My father? I'd rather die than have a father like you! You're not my father! We have no blood relation whatsoever!"

Aisha glared at Wally with hatred as she struggled to get up. Her staff glowed bright blue as she released a blue ball of condensed energy. Aren's eyes narrowed as he appeared in front of the Magic Missile and a shadow arm swiped down as both attacks clashed.

As soon as the attacks clashed, a wall appeared from below the ground. The wall teared Eve's hand away from Chung's as he screamed out her name. At the same time, Rena and Raven were also separated from each other. Elsword's eyes narrowed as he reached out for both Elsa and Aisha.

"Elsa! Aisha!"

Another wall was formed as Elsword's hand touched the bare wall. He slammed his fists against it as he continuously screams out their names. Everyone in the group were separated. Eve, Chung, Rena, and Raven were alone as the pressure was released. Elsa and Aisha were behind a wall and on the other side was Elsword and Ara. The ground had once again tremor and rooms were formed.

"Eeny Meeny Miny Mo. Catch the tiger by its toe. If it hollers let him go... I choose you~"

Within each room, there was Aren and the Elsa clone together. Eve backed away from those two as her back hit against the bare wall. Behind that wall was Chung. He glared furiously at Aren and Elsa. Rena dodged a shadow claw as she blocked a blade from Elsa clone. Raven's blade clashed with Aren's and Elsa clone's.

Elsa's grip on her blade tightened as she gave the clone a death glare. Aisha stared at them emotionlessly as she raised her staff and muttered words under her breath. On the other side of the wall, a fight had already started. A painful one for Ara. Siblings fighting against each other.

"Peerlessness.. Slash."

"Rage Cutter!"

Ara used half of her power as she slashed Aren with an insane speed. Elsword could tell that Ara doesn't want to fight with her brother. A brother who she hasn't seen for years. Elsword cursed under his breath as he slammed a cornwell into the ground, forming a magic circle. Mini cornwells were summoned as they erupt from the circle.

Aren and his teammate dodged without any problems as they counterattacked. A shadow claw swiped down and slammed Elsword and Ara into the hard wall as they slid down from it.

"Particle Ray. Energy Needles!"

A green aura surrounded Eve as condensed energy was unleashed from her fingertips as the electric spears pierced both Aren and Elsa within a flash. She immediately slammed Moby and Remy into their body thrice before putting all her strength into a slap. The slap made the clone slam against the wall. Aren immediately kicked Eve in the stomach and behind her was a shadow clone of himself as it slashed her. At the same time, Aren also slashed her. Eve bit her lower lip as Moby and Remy slammed themselves against Aren.

"Wonder Wall. Chaos Cannon."

A glowing blue light surrounded Chung as he loaded a grenade into his Destroyer. From both sides, Aren and Elsa clone was charging forward. His Destroyer released numerous ammo mercilessly as he merely stood there with a dark expression that's clearly threatening them.

"If Eve gets hurt in any way possible.. Don't expect to come out of this alive."

"Flying impact!"

Raven dodged a blade heading for his head and kicked the clone in the face with hesitation. He leaped into the air, creating a 360 degree whirlwind with his sharp, thin blade in his hand. Aren was slammed into the wall.

"Sandstorm."

The clone's blade was swung as it created a sandstorm, sending Raven into the air before slashing down. Raven kicked his leg up and continued to fight without hesitation in his skills.

"Evoke! Karma!"

Rena slashed down with Erendil, releasing a sphere of energy of the wind. The sphere exploded within Aren as Rena turned to the clone. She kicked her twice before calling forth the power of the wind. The gust of wind was unleashed as it did heavy damage on both Aren and Elsa.

"Meteor Shower! Blizzard Shower! Cyclone!"

Flaming meteors shot down as it burned everything in its way. In another second, icy cold shards of ice rained down as it froze and slowed Aren and Elsa clone's movement. As soon as the surroundings cleared up, a cyclone was summoned as it continuously damaged Aren.

The clone pushed on her heels and moved at an insane speed. She appeared behind Aisha and raised her blade, however... The original was already attacking.

"Mega Slash!"

"Blaze Step!"

Elsa slashed with all her force from behind as Aisha unleashed blazing flames below her feet as she spun on her heels and unleashed a lightning bolt. Elsa got out of the way and slammed her flaming blade into the ground. From the ground, three flaming geysers erupt as it burned Aren.

A shadow claw appeared behind both Aisha and Elsa and... It swiped down, slamming Elsa and Aisha. The clone appeared and slashed down with a charged up blade.

"Mega Slash!"

The real Aren and Elsa clone were standing beside Wally, watching the gang battle in amusement. Wally chuckled lowly as he twirled two crystals in his hand.

"Now.. Let's see if they can get through this.."

"No~ After all.. They're still kids. They don't have the experience for these kind of battles. Maybe.. Let's teach them the true meaning of a tragedy?"

"Let's wait and see. If they survive, go all out if you want as I head of to Hamel. After all, the engine is almost ready."

~Author's Note~

Summer.. Summer is the only season that I get sick the most. *sighs* Yes, I'm currently sick. So... My mind continuously blank out on me, so I can't think properly and I can only write an extremely short chapter that sucks. XP

It's been a long time since I've used up all of my stamina on Elsword.. Anyways...

Here are my replies to my awesome reviewers~

Konjiki No Yami: XD Yeah. For a brief moment. Toma... Was a girl..? XD It's a guy. I can tell by the appearance on Elsword and the name. Don't feel bad. XD

Guest(1): XP Oh well. Maybe you'll find out more.

Kat Neko983: O; But they're so awesome! Rin x Len. :) I don't like Miku x Len at all.. I'm sorry. :( I love Rin x Len for as long as I live. Those songs are awesome. And.. I updated.

AsianAlex: Nice avatar. :D Bad End Night trio? I was going to listen to them, but then I changed my mind. I've been listening to Rin and Len's original songs. Echo.. *gives you flowers* :) Toma isn't human. :D An unidentified creature. XD Everyone is, so... Wait patiently for your wishes.

Sweet Trickster: Bear with it. XD Like I said, they're all plot twists. So... Control your emotions. Don't cry.. *hugs* The previous chapter was emotional in a way. Heavenly/horrible.. This story is doing that.. O:

Fluxers: Oh yes! I love them! They're awesome so.. Watch them. :D Thank you, and.. Romance manga are mostly good. There are some with plot that creeps me out.

Orithia WindBell: Another tragic chapter? XD Fate is cruel. Remember that. XP Go on Elsword and kill him. He's technically a human. Goodness.. So many people are getting butchered. XD Yeah.. Puppets. Elsword x Aisha! Aye! i get all the ideas from reading manga, listening Rin and Len, and watching anime :3 Send me the ideas soon.

An0n Author: Thank you! *shares cookie* Okay... Anon. Take a deep breath and stop thinking for a bit. XP It's destroying your brain.

RubyCrusade: :3 You're sweet as candy. XD Toma.. Everyone loves him now. XD No worries. Later on.. Someone's going in a coma, and a certain somebody is so going to rage on him. Or you can personally take care of him. XD Well, it wasn't really wrong since that's what they share, but not the object that's tying them together. :3 I'm glad you're psyched for this. Clone is going to battle eventually.

NekoYinChan: Ah.. I see. I hoped you had fun with your sister. And yes, you love Rune Slayer. XD Alright then, dedication. :D Alright then. Wait for me!

KoruKoruCon: I have, but I didn't have time to mention it.. Sadly. XP I love it as well. Rin and Len's version.

SeouLee: Aye! Action! Toma changed slightly.. He'll appear in the past. XP Everything will be revealed. I'm sure you're good at those things. Give it a try? XD

Project. IA: Thank you! Everyone should have a secret behind their face. You won't fail. Try! Write one! :3 I don't have that much patience. XD Skills... Eh, I'm average. Sadly, it'll have to end.

Icebella: Yes. :3 I can tell you are a fan of them. XD

williamboyx: Yes.. Aisha disappeared into thin air. You'll find out soon enough.

BIAxDiA: Congratulations! You're the 550th reviewer. Pairing, plot, and class. :D And.. *hugs* Don't cry. Walk past him and give him a big hug. :D

MilkTank: Oh.. Damn it. I forgot the name. I know it's Iron Paladin though. *slams desk* Rank... 5..? I think. It'll be a long fight.

Helringo: Yeah.. School. Good luck on exams! Don't worry when to review, review anytime! Thanks for your compliment.

Yumi-San Angel: :3 Thank you!

Rosamanelle: Well.. She's created from Elsa, I think she will. They came out with even more clones. *sighs* Toma disappeared into thin air.. Echo will as well, soon. You're curious aren't you? :3 You're just like Anon.. Exploding because of thinking too much. O; That's okay! Review anytime! I'm glad you love it.

Guest(2): Aww~ Thanks! And.. Continue writing! Don't give up!

Thanks for reading!

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