~Chapter 96: Thoughts Of Training~
As the soft chirping of the birds sounded out, golden eyes slowly fluttered open. Raven groaned lowly, pushing himself up. He turned to his missing arm, his hand hovering over it. He smiled sadly before hearing a soft creak of a bed and a calm voice from his side.
"Good morning... I'm glad to see that you're alright now."
Turning his head, Raven found Chung awake with a book in his hands. Chung smiled, closing his book with a soft snap before crawling out of bed. Raven could see his long cream colored tail of hair laying on his shoulders, tied with a certain cerulean ribbon. For a moment, Raven thought Chung looked different from his usual self. Tapping Raven's shoulder softly, Chung held a glass of clear water in front of him.
"Chung...?"
"Aren't you thirsty? Also, go back to sleep or something until the others wake up."
Taking Raven's hand, clutching it around the glass of water as he walked back to his bed. Raven stared at the clear water before drinking it quietly. As he set the glass aside, he stared at his shoulder, clutching it tightly.
'Now that I've lost an arm, I'll be a nuisance in battle.. I can't let that happen! Even with one arm, I'll cut down anyone in my way..'
Raven's eyes flashed wildly for a moment before he set foot on the cold, freezing floor. He took his steps slowly with his hand still clutching his shoulder. Soon, Raven's hand let go of his shoulder, reaching out to the hilt of his blade. His golden eyes landed on Rena and her sleeping features. He smiled softly before leaving the hideout.
Cerulean eyes watched him closely with the corners of his lips curling up slightly. Chung took a quick glance at his Destroyer and his hands before clutching his fists. He silently slipped his Freiturnier on, grabbing his Destroyer and grenades. Moby quickly woke up from its sleep mode, landing on Chung's unruly cream colored hair. With the soft clanking of his Freiturnier, he managed to leave the hideout without waking anyone up.
'Getting stronger is the only way. I'll protect everyone this time. I'll get Eve back with my own hands. I'll use any means to do so.'
Meanwhile, Raven stopped in front of a waterfall. Generating his energy into blade as a line of faint powder blue appeared on the blade. The line slowly ascended to the tip of sharp blade. He narrowed his eyes, rushing into the freezing water. Pushing back against his heels, he sliced the air.
The air slowly split open, forming a small crack that pulled cracks and small pieces of rock towards it before it disappeared. The water splashed against him, soaking him as he gritted his teeth. He soon repeated the same process, slicing the air over and over, however the crack continuously grew smaller.
"Damn it!"
'Making a large enough hole in the air to suck in the enemies, holding them in one place. That way, I can easily cut down the enemies without much difficulty, but.. Speed is also required.. For now, I should work on how to open a black hole..'
Clutching his hilt tightly, he held his blade up in the air. The line of faint powder blue energy flowed to the tip of his blade. Growling lowly, he slashed down with his blade, trying to open a larger black hole. Slicing the air once again, the crack was slightly larger than the previous ones by a few inches. The rocks were rapidly being pulled in, but eventually the crack disappeared.
'It looks like... I need to find a way to increase the duration as well... Or... I increase my speed to match up with the duration of the black hole.'
Chung stopped in front of Hamel's ruins and clutched his grip around his Destroyer. Calmly walking towards the ruins, he reloaded his Destroyer with grenades of a powerful substance inside hanging across his hips.
"Rain... The freezing liquid that it rains down.. Touching any object in sight and it'll find a way it's way to make contact with an object.. Carpet Bombing may do the same thing, but.. It's not the same. It doesn't hold out long enough. Two waves of exploding bombs won't be enough..."
Throwing his Destroyer up into the air, he quickly threw grenades into the air before catching his Destroyer. Immediately, he slammed his Destroyer down, firing a special missile in between the grenades. Soon, a flow of energy appeared, connecting the grenades and missile together. Soon, the grenades and missile exploded, with the flow of energy erupting into multiple swirls of a storm. A black hole appeared in the center with hints of celestial bodies behind the void of darkness.
Expecting a large storm of various kinds of artillery, Chung waited for a few moments before his eyes blinked once, twice, thrice. He looked at the black hole and swirls of energy with confused eyes. He tilted his head as the black hole and swirls of energy was just there, doing nothing. Resembling more of a decoration to nature than an ultimate attack.
"E-Eh? I'm pretty sure that it should rain down artillery...? I made the calculations, and made sure that I got the formula correct.."
Chung stood there with confused eyes as he whipped out a walnut colored leather notebook. He stared at a page of complicated formulas and calculations. There were also simple drawings of grenades and Destroyer.
Constantly looking up, Chung can see that the duration of the black hole and swirls of energy was perfect and long, but it's useless if it doesn't rain down any artillery. He ruffled his cream colored hair before grabbing the handle of his Desstroyer. He quickly launched another missile into the air with different grenades. Unlike his first try, the swirls didn't even last for 5 seconds and the black hole didn't appear.
'I guess... Only right substance can make it perfect... Or is it because of the missile...? Either way, I need to figure out how to complete the attack.'
"Elsword! Aisha! Wake up! Raven and Chung, they're not here!"
Groaning lowly, Elsword reluctantly opened his crimson eyes, staring at worried lime colored eyes of Seris. He looked down on his chest, finding tired lavender eyes staring at him. He sighed mentally, sitting up silently, pulling Aisha up.
"Raven woke up?"
"Yeah, but he's no longer here! Chung is not here either! They could be in grave trouble! We need to-"
Seris was soon interrupted as Elsword silently slapped his hand on top of her lips, silencing her. Alex took a quick glance at Seris and Elsword before closing his eyes once again. He sighed mentally, falling back to slumber. Aisha stared at the cold, empty beds of Chung and Raven. Her eyes widened slightly as her mind went in a turmoil.
"They're fine. After all that nonsense, they want to get stronger. They'll come back once they're done. Just support them."
'And... I need to start getting ready as well. Raven and Chung have already started. I should start as well. Training in the mountains would be a good idea. An infinite number of blades, a relentless storm of blades..'
"Yeah... Seris.. We'll grow stronger and stronger.. We need to perfect our skills.. That's why.."
"Alright. I understand, but please don't overexert yourselves. However, you guys are not going anywhere until Raven and Chung comes back. I'll be watching you guys closely. I'll even have to use force if I have to."
Seris pouted lightly before walking away from Elsword and Aisha. Elsword sighed quietly, laying back on his pillow with his eyes closed. Aisha stared at him before standing up. Automatically, Elsword's hand reached out for the purplette. He opened one crimson eye with his ruby locks covering it slightly. Aisha blushed faintly before speaking in a calm tone.
"Do you need something?"
"Yeah. Where are you going?"
"Where... I'll sleep on one of the futons or on the floor."
"So, I'm uncomfortable?"
"N-No! It's just that..."
"Is it because of sleeping together with me? You didn't mind when we were back in the palace. I don't remember you complaining about having to sleep together with me nor did you request for a separate room. I'm not the type to do indecent stuff. So..."
Elsword abruptly pulled on her hand, forcing her to lay against his chest. His arms quickly wrapped around her petite waist protectively as his eye closed. Aisha struggled lightly before giving up to the stubborn Elsword. Aisha laid against his chest, listening to the rhythmic beating of his heart.
'A rhythmic beating.. Staying in one pace unless an something physical or mental happened... The elements are also the same in a way. They'll remain calm, but when something happens, they'll be threatening to one's life. If they're merged... Would they be powerful enough to defeat an enemy?'
~Author's Note~
Once again, I apologize for the short chapter. And... School is starting for me tomorrow, so... I'll be sleeping early. *sighs* XP Less time for my freedom, and more time for schoolwork... OAO Nuuuu!
And... P.E.! OAO I don't want to do anything related to P.E.! *sighs* The only thing I'm looking forward is Music: Strings and Math... Also... My friend sent me a text about who's on top and who's on bottom. It was awkward, but I still answered the question... XP
Here are my replies to my generous reviewers~
Helringo: .-. Silence! *slaps both of you* No dutch, french, latin, japanese, german, chinese, vietnamese, korean, roman, russian, or anything! OAO *slaps both of you again*
The Cynical Asian: XD I see. It must be painful for you to read a bad ending. XD Elsword... What did he do to you to make you hate him so much? XD Poor you. :P So, you're technically the prey for the big, wild animals. XD Angel Beats sure made a huge impact on you..
KoraDora: Yesh. I agree. XD He does look like a Pikachu. I used to wait for CBS, and I was devastated when it wasn't out in NA yet. Soon, I fell in love with CN. XD TT... I look forward to PikaChung's running around in dungeons, fields, and PvP. XD
Spirify: xD Such determination. I don't review consistantly, but I try. XP Aye.. It's starting for me tomorrow. Good thing I don't have 0 period.. *hugs Tsuna* :3 Tsuna only loses by a super small margin to Gareki in Karneval.. XP Aye, the cliffhangers are killing me. X3 "This is bad for my heart!" XD I love your rambling on anime and Chung's awesome. XD
kazurug21: Well, it's her first time using it so.. It should put some strain on her body. XD I hope you have a romantic one as well. And thank you! :D
DerpyKanshii: xD I remember a little bit. That's why I bring a small set of notes from my previous year and start reviewing just in case. XD It looks tough. Unless you bombard the area with strong attacks. XD Hope I don't hum as well. XD
o0Nyu0o: Congratulations! You've won 1350th reviewer spot! :D Plot, class pairings~ ;3 It's alright. XD I technically updated a few minutes after 12AM.. OAO Poor Alex! Well, Elsword is Eve's first friend in the actual plotline of the game, but in my story, I'm switching things around. XD Seris only thinks of him as a brother. Chung's amazing in his own way. XD I just got K-Ching today! :3 Level 60 takes forever... XD
Konjiki No Yami: Yesh. XD Glai = Glaive ; ra = Ara. XD It made you tear up even though it wasn't that depressing? XD
KWolf909: xP Too bad Raven wasn't around. Ignotum... He's leaning towards the bad side. XD I'm bored now that school is starting...
Sweet Trickster: XD Welcome back! And yesh. X3 Many things happened. XD I believe in the pairing as well! :3 Lol... Shingeki No Kyojin sure gave everyone an important moral.. Don't trust anyone/thing. XD I'll try my best!
Rosamanelle: xD *pokes you* I'm sure Chung would forgive you. XD I'm forever alone no matter what happens. XD I'll probably see Cupid flying around, lookin for your soulmate. XD Singing seems simple, but.. The notes you have to hit.. XD Moby and Remy comes in and saves the day! XD Ooh.. The music and the chapter... XP
Orithia WindBell: XD Yesh. I promise they'll be reunited once again. Childhood memories.. :3 Naive children. XD Lol.. Yesh, he's pretty good looking. XD
xXHakuraXx: OAO *gets Rosa and pokes you with her*
Kat Winn: Kat! :3 *glomps you* :3 I'm glad to see you again! :D *pats your head* XD Aye! You're welcome and... ;3 Cheve in a box together~ :D
Thanks for reading!
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