~Chapter 92: Attempts To Escape~
"What should we do?! Chung and Raven... They need to be treated immediately! At this rate, they're going to die!"
"Ara, calm down."
Ara turned her head around, finding her golden eyes meeting with blank golden eyes that belongs to Aren and worried eyes of Seris's. Aren gave a pat to Ara's shoulders as Seris knelt down, quickly checking for Chung's heart rate. Her eyes narrowed before rushing towards Raven who was heavily panting.
"There's one more place where Altera's forces hadn't destroyed. It's most likely to be the safest place and out of sight."
"Where is that?"
"An underground hideout. Alex and I had hid under the palace this whole time, creating short cuts and whatnot. I'll explain more as soon as we treat these two. We have enough resources to treat them. That includes packs of blood to transfer. Follow me."
Seris quickly jumped down from a hole in a wall that connects to the royal garden. Elsword tightened his fists, throwing Raven on his shoulders before rushing over to Ara. He grabbed Chung's limpless body, throwing him on his shoulders before following Seris. Ara wiped her tears away, taking Rena's hand, throwing it behind her neck before carrying her bridal style, jumping down. Aren sighed in relief as the silence embraced him. He walked away with a cold look, dragging his sword along the cracked tiles.
'Now... What shall I do? I guess I should patrol around the area for a bit until the others calm down. And... I need to get Elsa's body..'
Seris rushed to a dead end, pressing her hand on the grass before the trap door opened wide for them. Seris smiled lightly at Alex who waved his hand at them. Elsword and Ara quickly entered as Seris closed off the trap door while Alex pointed to several beds.
"Lay them down. Seris will take care of them."
"Wait! Does she know-"
"Yes, she knows what she's doing. She has been studying in the field of medical. Now, shut up and let her do her magic."
"... Please.. Save them."
"Don't worry. Seris will do anything to save a person's life if they depend on her."
Alex smiled softly as he walked towards Seris who was taking Chung's heavy Freitunier off. Ara closed her eyes for a moment before taking out a small pouch of acupuncture needles inside. Seris gave her a quick glance before smiling through her mask. Ara nodded her head, washing her hands of her blood. She quickly bandaged them up before wearing a pair of gloves and a mask. She laid out the pouch as she took a clean towel, wiping the blood off Raven's heavy wound before applying pressure. She tore his shirt with her free hand, hovering the needles over a flame before inserting it into his flesh with her needles carefully.
'First priority would be stopping any more blood loss. With the acupuncture needles.. I can block off the actuation of the physical processes. If only I had continued my studies with acupuncture then I can surely be of more assist.'
As Ara continued her work, Seris was injecting a faint powder blue liquid into Chung, calming his breathing before spreading an ointment on his wound, disinfecting his wound carefully. Thanks to the injection earlier, the blood stopped flowing out. She gulped as the wound was right below his heart, and thankfully his heart was still beating and unharmed. Gripping the suture needle with the needle driver, Seris was about to sew Chung's wound, however a hand stopped her from doing so. She soon found herself staring into tired cerulean eyes.
"I-I'm fine... Hurry and t-treat Raven.. This wound of mine.. It'll be alright.."
"It's not alright!"
"Just wrap it up with bandages... And plus, you have advanced medicine, right?"
Seris stared at him with her bangs covering her eyes. She mentally cursed before handing Chung a buttercup colored pill as he smiled. He swallowed it silently while Alex inserted a thin tube with a pack of crimson blood with a label that says: "Type O Negative: O-". Alex pulled on Chung's hand softly, letting Chung's chin rest on his shoulders as he gently wrapped the pure white bandages around the wound.
Joining Ara, Seris began to sew Raven's wound up, as Ara injected the same powder blue liquid into Raven, stopping the blood from flowing out any further. Her eyes becoming slightly worry before discarding her last thought.
'Please... Live. I... No, we... We have many things to tell you.'
Alex pulled Ara out and gave her a pat on the shoulders before joining Seris in treating Raven. Ara joined Elsword on the couch, sitting beside him before silently sobbing against his chest. Moby laid on Elsword's head as he closed his eyes silently, patting Ara's head as he tightened his grip around Cornwell.
'I'm too weak... I.. I need to grow stronger and stronger.. Stronger than anyone else out there. I can't protect anyone in this state. I'll bring out Cornwell's true power.'
'Sorry, Aren.. Eve.. Aisha.. I couldn't do anything to help them.. I trained myself during all these years for what? If I'm not any stronger then... I'm going to be useless. I'll increase my range, power, and spear's mobility. I'll do anything to grow stronger.'
As the sky turned honey colored with tints of rosy pink, Eve was typing furiously on her glowing transparent keyboard. She slammed her palm onto the screen, swiping to the next load of data before furiously typing once again. A wire was connected to Remy and a baton looking object that was made of scraps of iron.
'Just a little more... I have about 89% of the data being loaded. Soon, Aisha will leave. I'll also need an airship, resources, and many things. I'll leave Altera with Aisha. I'm not going to stay here any longer.. I'll just go crazy! Ignotum's gone way too far! Hurting my friends like that... Even Chung! If any of them dies... I'll destroy Altera myself and rebuild it from scratch. I'm not going to let Altera run wild any longer.'
"Remy. Can you continue downloading the rest of the data? I need to prepare resources and get Aisha out. Once you're done, head to the airship platforms."
Remy nodded its head before turning back to the screens. Eve pushed herself off the bed, silently running out of her bedroom, rushing down the elegant hallways to the kitchen with a bag in her hands. The chefs and assistants quickly noticed her presences, however Eve merely approached them with a smile.
"Princess? What are you doing in here?"
"Oh... I just want... Resources for a trip. Can you pretend to have not noticed my presence?"
"Eh?! Um... May we ask you where you're heading to? And why? Also, we have to report everything to the lord, s-"
Disappearing from their sight, Eve quickly cloaked herself in invisibility. As they panicked in silence, Eve calmly walked behind them, harshly slamming her elbow against their spines before blindfolding them and tied them up. She sighed, mentally apologizing before grabbing anything useful she can find. Water, fruits, jerky, and anything that can be considered edible was thrown in the bag.
Throwing the bag on her shoulders, she ran down the hallway, running towards a metallic door with a password. She cursed silently before pulling out a screen, cycling glasses of data, and a wire. She connected the wire with her glasses, typing on her transparent keyboard as quick as she can. It took several minutes before a soft sound clicked, and she pressed her palm against the door as it slowly opened.
The cold air quickly rushed out at her as Eve shivered slightly before entering. It was completely dark inside with no windows. The moment Eve entered, she was embraced by delicate arms that belong to Aisha. Aisha's hair was out of its pigtails while her usual cloths were replaced by a strapless lilac thigh length dress. Her lavender eyes had lost some of its usual brightness and there were hints of dark bags below her eyes.
"Eve!"
"Shush. We're leaving Altera now. I'll explain everything along the way, but right now, just follow me. We can't let anyo-"
She abruptly paused in her sentence, spinning on her heels, glaring at the two newcomers. Oberon and Ophelia stared at Eve sadly with another bag and Aisha's staff. Eve lowered her guard slightly with Aisha hugging her arm tightly.
"What do you want?"
"Mistress. Do you really have to leave?"
"Oberon, are you seriously asking me that? I don't want to harm you two. Give back Aisha's staff and let us leave in peace. Please... Pretend you didn't see us and act as normal as ever..."
"... Mistress, we cannot do that."
"However, we will assist you somehow. Here is Miss Aisha's staff and some spared clothing for both boys and girls. Also, there's a first aid kit in here, as well as some packs of O negative blood. They have lost much blood, right? And... Here's the key to one of the airships, GOA20."
Ophelia smiled slightly, handing Aisha the stuff before Eve stared at them in shock. Oberon grinned, placing his index finger in front of his lips. Eve tightened her fists before rushing up to them, slamming her palm against their faces with all her strength. With her deadly slaps. she managed to knock out Oberon and Ophelia. Aisha stared in surprise before she was dragged by Eve who was panting heavily.
"Eve.. Thank you."
"It doesn't matter now. We can talk later."
'At least... I hope we can talk later. I believe Ignotum will notice the events going around by now. I need to hurry. Remy.. I wonder if Remy is done.. Maybe.. I should head to GOA20 now. It might take a while for the engines to start.'
At that moment, a code was sent from Remy. Eve quickly decoded it, smiling slightly at the positive message. She immediately sent back the location of the airship they'll be meeting at before continuing her way. She stopped in front of a wall, slamming her palm against it before it slide open. She ran down the hidden stairways without losing her balance. Aisha could see Eve starting to slow down little by little.
"Photon Flash."
Converting her energy into photons, creating a plasma dummy in her place before immediately retreating back, taking Aisha back with her. The plasma exploded in contact with the wall, letting the cool evening breeze push against their faces. There were floating metallic platforms with airships around the platforms.
"GOA20... Ah, it's over there."
Luckily, GOA20 was nearby and Remy was floating beside the airship. She ran towards a teleporter below the platform, stepping inside with Aisha as sparks of electricity surrounded them. Soon, in a blink of an eye, they were standing on the floating platform. Aisha stared at the wide plains of Altera with wide eyes.
"Aisha.. I'll show you the true Altera one day. Look forward to it, alright?"
"Yeah."
Eve quickly threw the bag on her shoulder on the airship as she handed Remy the key to start the engine. Remy handed Aisha the baton-looking object loaded with data before flying off. Aisha set her staff and bag down, staring at the object in confusion.
"That's all the data on Altera. Each soldiers, corporals, sergeants, veterans, and generals' information and estimated ability in combat. Altera's surroundings and traps. There's a map for both the inside and outside. The Alterasia plants' ability to copy one's attacks. Everything will be in it."
"Thank you, Eve."
"You're welcome. Aisha, when you get back to Hamel, you might be a little shock by the circumstances. Also, look for the herbs for Rena. If the Thousand Years Ginseng or Lingzhi is missing.. I'll find a way to send it to you guys."
"Okay. Eve... The engine is starting, shall we go?"
Aisha smiled softly, grabbing hold of Eve's hand and was about to pull her on board, however a blade flew past Aisha's cheek. The blood flowed down silent as Eve's bangs overshadowed her eyes. She pushed Aisha away from her as Remy set the ship's destination as Hamel, automatically letting it fly itself.
"Eve?!"
"Sorry... It looks like I won't be able to come with you. Tell Chung that.. I'll be waiting for him. No matter how long, I'll wait for him."
"Eh?! Eve! What do you mean by that?!"
"Remy."
Ignoring Aisha, she jumped down the platform with faint blue electric wings appearing on her back. Remy got off board, following its Mistress as Eve landed on her feet gracefully, facing Ignotum and his generals. She raised her hand high into the air, her golden eyes glowing. The particles were gathered to the palm of her hand as a force field appeared. Slamming her palm into the force field, firing a smaller version of Giga Stream before her memories flashed by her.
"Psychic.. Artillery!"
Following her initial laser was a much larger one. Her wings grew larger and larger, resembling an angel's wings. Aisha stared down with tears flowing from her eyes, screaming her lungs out with her friend's name.
"Eve!"
~Author's Note~
And... Ta-dah~ :D Eh, too bad that Eve can't escape with Aisha... :x Aisha brought back with tons of important stuff on Altera. Also... I almost leveled, but! I ran out of stamina. -.- Bleh! I didn't want to use my precious Stamina potion, so... I'm willing to wait for tomorrow to come. Then again...
I need to turn in my registration forms in the morning! OAO Nuuuu! Oh well. Also, I spent $64 on new materials for school. :x New binder (old one was torn up), new pens (old ones are running out of ink), more 0.5 led (I was running out), some notebooks (notebooks that won't get torn up in my destructive backpack and my reckless actions), and some other stuff. Eh.. Enough of that. XD
Here are my replies to my creative reviewers~
KWolf909: Don't worry. XD He'll be alright. So many bad things... *stares at Eve* Eh, yes. XD Thank you for the compliment. Glad to hear you're making some progress! Little social interaction? XD I don't mind your rants. It's fine to me. ^o^
The Cynical Asian: Aye... And I'm just going to put more gas to the fire. :x Ooh! Team Rocket?! XD Nah, it's... Team Asian! :D Or... Something. :x I'll be honest... I have never tried watching Shrek movies. I've only took a quick glimpse at it with my nephew before getting distracted by drawing a rocket. XD The moron does not have time for regrets. XD
Orithia WindBell: XD Yesh, and that's why they have to start training. ;3 Hyper Actives' training. XD Well, those three are just strong in their own way. You're confusing Luichel with Luriel. XD Luriel is the kind, bank girl. XD In a way, it's both. A cold, dark room with clothing for Aisha. XD Hopefully, he has enough strength to do a Hyper Active. Aisha's is Elemental Storm. :)
xXHakuraXx: Is this a poke war? XD *pokes back*
An0n Author: XD Calm down. Use less of your brain. XD You must be in pain. So much torture.
Kat Neko983: OAO *hides my hair in meh hat* Wait! Seris and Alex are treating them, so it'll be alright! Come on.. Take a deep breath. :x Raven will be okay... Soon.
Spiriify: XD I love Fran as well. "Bel-senpai. You hit the wrong person." XD You can have Levi. His cleanliness is a bit too much for me. XD Yesh, I've watched it and I've been trying to motivate myself into reading the manga. XD Those three are going to be butchered. Or.. Four.
Konjiki No Yami: XD Poor Ignotum. Thank you! :D I've had doubts on the test though... XD Alright then, Elsword x Aisha, waiting in line. XD
kazurug21: Sadly it's... His human arm. :x I'll think about Raven's case later. XD Ignotum is just throwing himself into hell's fire.
Rosamanelle: Ooh.. Looks like Rosa's on fire~ XD *laughs hysterically* Lento is already on Hamel's side, it's just... He's not getting much scene. XD Right now, Aren needs to find Elsa before the other stuff. XD Eve's the first one to be able to use her Hyper Active. Well, since you're in Velder... You can murder Vanessa and Noel. XD
Awakened Hades: I think he is. XD So many arms.
Archious: OAO Wait! *holds a stop sign* There's going to be a happy one.. Soon. So be patient? XP
Helringo: There's your answer. XD So.. *hands you an album of Ara* :) Don't give it to Grind. He'll murder *******! OAO
Breathless Blade: XD I don't know how much, but I'm not an angel for sure. XD People starting to write, that's a great thing to hear! :3 Raven has many hands to lend out. XD Oh, it's done?! I'll check it out soon. XD I need to finish a few stuff up. :D I don't stay focused. I get distracted a lot. :x
Tsunderee: XD Aye. 92 chapters now. :D Studying... XD Studying is useless for me because all the info will just fly out my head. XD Aisha's too gentle for that. Well.. ;3 For now. Raven x Aisha? Hmm.. The pairing sure is interesting. XD And no Raven x Eve for me. XP
SeouLee: XP Welcome back. XD So much blood shed. Noel is just OP like that. XD Well, he's still going to be okay. XD Hyper! Hyper... Active! :D Well, Glaive will save them.. Somehow. I'll be awaiting for your news! :3
o0Nyu0o: XD Not if he wears longer sleeves. Elsword is the only one who didn't get severe injuries, but he got a major blow to his pride. XD Cheve, Reven, and Elsai. XD Their moments... Yeah, there will be. The new fic will come out after Eternal Soulmates which will probably end after 2 weeks in school for me. So.. Probably around September. I'm not so sure since I haven't thought about them very far. XD I've only thought up light hearted moments. All my fanfics will start off all light hearted before going cold, and dark. XD I'm fine with questions, so I like you. XD In a friend way. No worries, you reviewed, so it's alright! :D
Thanks for reading!
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