~Chapter 75: Aisha's Awakening~
Rena's eyes widened as the light returned to her eyes. Alex stared at her with questioning eyes. However, in her vision, instead of Alex, Raven was in front of her.
"Raven... I-It's not what you think! I.. I just.. What's wrong with me?!"
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she shakily removed her hands from Aisha's neck. She fell to her knees as she clutched her head tightly. Multiple voices echo in her head continuously.
"Kill Aisha."
"Kill Alex."
"Kill Raven."
"Kill everyone in your path!"
Alex tightened his fist as he wrapped his arms around Rena. He rests his chin on top of her head. Rena's hand slowly slid off her head as she looked up with a tear-stained face. Her vision returned to normal. Alex looked at her with a gentle look.
'That gentle look.. I had never thought I'd ever seen it on Alex's face.. Only Raven had that kind of gentle look, but.. Raven only uses it as a means of comforting someone or showing it to someone he loves. Alex.. What's behind that gentle look?'
"Rena.. Are you okay now?"
"Yeah... Thank you, Alex.."
Rena weakly smiled as she pressed her forehead against his. Her eyes slowly closed, Rena fell into deep slumber. Alex ran his fingers through her soft locks, caressing her cheeks. He leaned in towards her face, pressing his lips on her soft ones shortly before parting. He lifted her in his arms, walking towards her room.
Unbeknownst to them, a certain person watched the entire scene and listened to them. Raven leaned against the wall as his thoughts were a mess. He chuckled humorlessly as a lone tear rolled down his face. The scar on his face stung as the tear rolled down.
'I don't know Rena as much as I thought.. I only felt hate for her and wanted to kill her. I've never bothered to find out more. Right now.. She's in some kind of trouble, yet I couldn't comfort her and another guy manages to complete that task. I'm such an idiot..'
He entered Elsword's room and closed the door. He checked on Aisha as her neck bled lightly from Rena's nails. For a moment, he could see Aisha's eyes trying to open. He leaned over her body and closer to her face. Violet eyes fluttered open as they stare into Raven's sharp golden ones. Raven jumped back and fell down with his eyes widened.
"Raven. What were you trying to do to me while I was still in a coma?"
"Nothing! I noticed that you were trying to open your eyes. I only leaned closer to check on you... And you suddenly woke up.."
"I was just joking! Hey... Raven. How's Rena?"
"I.. Don't know. She's acting strange..."
Raven looked down with sad eyes. Aisha's hands roamed on the soft mattress before she jumped off. Her hand reached up to her neck where Rena tried to choke her. It stung slightly as bits of blood flowed out. She knelt down in front of Raven, putting a hand on his shoulder and smiled softly.
"It'll be okay. Rena will be saved. Believe in the others. They're currently finding the cure. I'll explain everything to you once I get over there and help them."
"Aisha?!"
"Take care of Rena. Don't let her out of your sight. And... If needed, knock her out with force. Within another hour, she'll lose her mind."
Aisha summoned her staff, and raised it high in the air. A magic circle was created below her feet. She smiled at Raven before her body disappeared. Raven reached out for her, however she was already gone. His fist tighten as he walked out Elsword's room. He proceeds to find Rena who was in her room.
Alex had already left the room and there was complete silence. Raven entered her room quietly and watched over her from the shadows. The moonlight hitting against her face, lighting it up as it enhanced her beauty.
'Rena... I'm sorry. I'll watch over you and protect you properly now. I won't let my guard down nor will I hesitate..'
A red shadowy link attached itself to Elsword's arm, preventing him from attack and absorbing his strength. Eve silently cursed as she was standing back to back with Chung. Her hands touched the air, ripples appearing as it connects to her delicate hand. Her eyes glowed for a moment as Chung moved away from Eve, creating a small space between them. The ripples soon turned into a portal from another dimension. Red eyes glowed from the portal as it jumped out, slamming it's fist into the ground.
"Dimension Link... Guardian."
As soon as it's fist leaves the ground, there was a bright light in a form of a star. Instantly, destructive flames rose and enveloped the entire bridge. Their opponents were immediately wiped out. Eve immediately went forward, slamming Moby and Remy into the golden seal gates where it leads to Taranvash of Light.
Eve was the first one to enter the room, where it was lighted with faint baby blue. The sound of a creature moving appeared behind her as she whipped around to slam Moby into the creature, but it was already gone. She narrowed her eyes as the others enter. Behind her. Taranvash appeared within the shadows. Its claws were raised, ready to slash down on Eve who just noticed its presence.
The moment the claws came down. Chung had reached to Eve's side and raised his Destroyer up, defending Eve just in time. In a quick movement, his Destroyer fired a powerful blast as Chung swung it back his shoulders. Ara pressed down on her heels before disappearing from sight.
"Swallow Assault!"
For a moment, Eve could see beads surrounded Ara as she quickly slashes Taranvash. Each beads were used up, however they disappeared immediately from Eve's sight. Chung slammed his Destroyer down, firing homing missiles the moment Ara jumped away from Taranvash.
"Dread Chase!"
"Rage Cutter!"
"Giga Stream!"
The homing missiles quickly split up and exploded within contact with Taranvash. Elsword sneakily approached the Guardian and impaled a Cornwell into the ground. A magic circle was formed below them as Taranvash turned to swipe one of its claws at him, however it was too late. The mini Cornwells erupt from the circle as Elsword retreated.
Drawing in the source of energy, a large force field appeared in front of her. Chung, Elsword, and Ara quickly got out of Eve's way, standing behind her. A large powerful beam of particles was unleashed from the force field. Taranvash's tail was raised, particles gathering. Immediately, a large beam was fired from its tail. Both attacks collided, trying to overpower the other.
Eve snapped her fingers, summoning a gear behind her that glowed with ruby red. Her attack grew in size, larger than Taranvash's attack. It quickly overpowered Taranvash, pushing the Guardian back and slammed into one of the mirrors.
"Chung... What are those mirrors? They're not Mirrors of Illusions, right...?"
"No. They're Mirrors of Light.. Ah! I forgot to tell you! If the light reflecting off those mirrors reaches to the center of this room where Taranvash's limiter can be removed, then it'll duplicate itself while its power increases.."
Elsword's eye twitched while Ara nearly dropped her spear. Both lights were almost reaching the center. Elsword slammed his fist on Chung's head, only to receive a light slap from Eve. He cursed silently before sneakily reaching one of those mirrors. He desperately tried to turn it away from the stage. Eve quickly reached another mirror, trying to turn it away.
"Aceldama!"
Chung raised his Destroyer into the air, firing numerous missiles. In an instant, the missiles rained down, hitting Taranvash. However, particles of icy water surrounded him, and soon entrapped him. Ara took a few steps back as bubbles rose from the ground that burst. A few drops splashed on her skin, freezing her movements slightly.
The reflected light from the mirrors were finally far from the stage. Eve and Elsword made their way to help, but Taranvash was gathering particles to its raised tail. Eve's eyes widened as she quickly stood in front of them. A large force field appeared in front of her as she draws in the source of energy.
"Giga Stream!"
A massive beam of particles was fired from the force field while a similar one was also fired. Once again, the attacks collided, both trying to overpower the other. Unfortunately, Eve's summoned gear disappeared. Her attack returned to normal size and Eve couldn't keep up with the extended attack. Taranvash's attack pierced through her attack and pushed the whole group back.
They slammed into the hard, rough walls and the mirrors were beginning to get closer to the stage. Elsword and Chung raised their weapons, ready to attack once again, however Taranvash already got to them. Its claws ready to be swiped down, however the impact never came it was trapped in a royal blue light and faint light chains tying it down.
"Am I late?"
~Author's Note~
I was going to update early after going to the beach with my friends, but...I didn't expect to fall asleep! OAO Well, the beach was fun.. Although, running/walking in sand wasn't very fun. :x The water was freezing, but it was fun to play in the water and resist the waves. ;D
Although.. I lost my hat when a wave washed over me.. TT-TT Oh well. It was too small for me now...
Here are my replies to meh awesome reviewers~
The Cynical Asian: Geez.. Raven, you're so nice. Glaive is involved quite a bit. OAO Poor Asian... Then again, his fault. :D Even if she says that she'll let you do anything, you still won't do anything to involve yourself in Asian's predicament? XD Well, Aisha... She's okay. :D Tell me the date soon! :3
Konjiki No Yami: XD Amusing~ And.. Maybe I am~ :D Ah.. Raven was too late. XD Alex got to her first. XD
Helringo: XD You wish. And... I shall review on my phone. :D
KoraDora: Damn... That must be useful. :x Hrash opponent in PvP. And I shall try my best! ;D
Spirify: XD Raven can't even keep his feelings under control, much less his woman. XD Don't forget Ara! XD She's also in the group. XD And they're hurrying. CX
KiyoKu: OAO Why?! Don't you guys love each other?! I can give you the key to the private room for couples... :) No need to be shy.
SeouLee: :3 Cheve~ And.. XD She only woke up after Rena's dragged away by Alex. Seris is going to be sleeping in peace for the whole night. XD Yeah. 950th reviewer. Just send me a PM about your class pairing, plot and so on. And.. I'll get to it eventually. XD
Rosamanelle: XD Aye! Those mermen! OAO They keep slapping me in the fields! Ara's going to be innocent for a while. XD You just realized it?! XD He even bathed her. XD Raven technically caught her, but he didn't show himself. XD Seris will come back after the night. XD She'll be sleeping peacefully the whole time. CX
Light15XV: OAO My mic! Glad to know you're great and Rena's condition is worsening, but.. You broke my mic.. TT-TT
Tiffany Keyblades: Aye.. It's sad. :x But it'll have to end eventually. And who said I don't have a gmail? XD
Lolita Saber Yumi: XD I hate her in PvP..
NobelTJ99: *slaps you and ties you to the chair* Open your mouth and eat the fishies.
Sweet Trickster: XD Lol~ Cheve is awesome. ;3 Glad to hear that! :D Aye... Medicine team is hurrying while Rena's losing it. She couldn't explain it at all. XP SO much faith. XD I already know~ ;D It sounds awesome! She better come out soon. I wanna see her skills and research. XD
Thanks for reading!
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