Author's note: ok so I finally, finished chapter 3...Actually I finished it a few days ago but I didn't like it so i rewrote it...Anyways If i forgot to get rid of something that doesn't make sense in the chapter then let me know...

As for The Update Schedule for the Release of the Chapter for anyone that does read this...I'm not entirely sure because it can take anywhere from 3-5 days to write and then some people prefer proper punctuation and grammar so i attempt to proof read my work(not sure it helped much but i hope so)

Let me know if you see anything wrong with it or anything that doesn't make sense...This chapter is kinda meh i'm sure...But don' worry whenever i write a story, the beginning is crap but that's just because i hate the beginning part of any story so don't get mad at me i'm sorry

Also did anyone see the ending for Aldnoah Zero, Well i'm not gonna spoil it but DAMN! someone pm me if they wanna chat about it.

Well this Author's note is Dragging so on with the Story!

Chapter 3

The Fort of Necromancy

So, Sheena is down a pitfall trap...I need to get her, and we both need to escape alive...This will be one hell of a bad time.

I walked up to the front gate hoping they would let me in, but as soon as I showed my face I had two spears crossing in front of my neck.

"State your name and Business here or get out!" The soldier on the left said to me.

"Now are you sure you want to do this?" the soldiers backed off a bit but still maintained the alarm in their faces as they did before.

"If you don't answer us, then we'll be forced to detain you for insubordination." The soldier on the right said, but I wasn't worried about this because I had to help Sheena.

"I am Dante, I have come to pass through the fort to Sharilton as well as pick up a prisoner who fell through a pitfall on the roof only moments ago while trying to escape my custody." I told them both trying to not burst into laughter over the stiffness of the words I just said.

"Is there anything else you'd like to say?" the left one said.

"I am one of king Nachtigal's top soldiers, and if you disobey me then you're jobs are toast!" I couldn't help but mess with them.

"Oh? then by all means, go on ahead!" the right one said

"Very well, would one of you lead me to the place where the pitfall trap's ground is located?" I asked them out of curiosity to see how far I could take this act.

"Sure I will!" said a man dressed in a nice outfit unlike soldiers I had ever seen. He wore glasses and was wearing his hair down…wait his hair is longer than mine?

"Who are you?" I asked the strange man who was really starting to bug me.

"I am Jade Curtiss; it's a pleasure to meet you!" He said, and at that moment I face palmed myself so hard.

"Is there something wrong?" Jade said nonchalantly.

"No, um...You just remind me of someone I know." I Replied to his question.

I can't believe Jade is here of all people. First it was Sheena, and now Jade...I wonder who will turn up next.

"Well if nothing seems to be the problem, then let us be one our way." He told me while cleaning his glasses.

"Sure Jade, what's the first stop?" I asked as we walked inside the Fortress.

"Shouldn't we be picking up your escaped prisoner first?" He asked in an almost serious tone.

Is it possible that he knows I'm not who I say I am? Well, I guess only time will tell.

"Yeah, that would be wise but can't you show me around first?" I asked while we took the elevator down.

Jade turned around and shoved me up against the wall as he pulled out his spear. It hurt like hell but the spear pointing at my face made sure I kept my mouth shut.

"Look Dante, if that is your real name…I want you to take your friend and get out…" Jade told me in such a serious tone of voice that I was scared shitless.

"How did you know I wasn't a soldier?" I asked Curious…but then I looked at my clothes and the look on his face and I could tell that's how he knew.

"It was rather obvious, but if this were any other situation I would've locked you both up but since you at least tried to see through a bald faced lie while in the presence of one such as myself I will respect you." Jade said to me as he put away his spear.

"Thanks, but to be honest if it was anyone but you, then I would never have cracked." I said to him with a smile on my face.

"Anyways, I can tell you have no combat experience…Your body doesn't have the frame of a soldier nor does it have one of an assassin."

"I guess you could say that…"

"If you wish to learn, then I can teach you the basics of combat in the training room." He said in his nonchalant voice.

I could tell he wouldn't be able to bear having someone run around calling themselves a soldier if they didn't at least have some knowledge of battle. It makes me wonder if Jade was always this way in his game…Or maybe he just doesn't like pointless deaths.

"I'll take you up on your offer Jade." I said hesitantly because I didn't know exactly what kind of training he would make me go through.

"Very well, let's take a right once we exit the elevator."

"Why? What's that way?"

"A Small training room, and also the place where you'll be learning basic combat." He said in his devilish tone that he used a lot in his game.

I could tell he was going to pull something, due to the fact that he had his smirk on his face like he had something planned. I could only draw straws here but I don't think it will be good.

As we approached the door, Jade spoke "Now, I want you to choose a weapon that you think you can handle…I'm not going easy on you, and I really don't want to have to deal with another pointless death." He said in such an admirable way that I couldn't help but find myself wishing I was him.

I entered the room and saw at least three weapons…There is a Sword, Axe, and a Lance…Wait? There are also some gauntlets.

"Which one do you prefer?" Jade asked me with a curious smile.

I grabbed the gauntlets and put them on. These were nothing like Jude's I'm pretty sure, because these were made for almost my entire arm minus the shoulder region to my elbow.

"So you would prefer to fight with your Fists?" Jade asked in his Persistent tone of voice.

I reached for the sword. "Interesting style I must say." Jade said in a voice that just made me nervous.

I know I'm supposed to be going to help Sheena, but I feel like I would help her by gaining the strength I'm going to need soon rather than the strength I don't have right now.

"I'm ready Jade!" I told him enthusiastically.

"Very well then Dante, Let us begin." Jade said to me as he pulled out his spear.

Jade had gained the upper hand by attacking me first, but I wasn't going to let him beat me just like that.

"I'm not holding back, use what you chose to beat me and we'll go from there!"

"Alright, but I'm not promising you an easy win!" I said as I Swung my sword at him

He began chanting for his Arte while simply sidestepping my attack as he continued chanting until he cast his Arte.

"Eruption!"

The Earth began bursting into flames and lava with molten rocks flying out, but I rolled out of the way just in time for him to cast something else.

"Fire Ball!"

Damn, he is fast but I need to beat him. I looked through my mind for my favorite anime and game characters sword techniques as I kept my distance from Jade. Then it suddenly hit me, I could fight like Ike from Fire emblem or even Asbel from Graces. I decided to go with an arte from the tales games that I was positive i could do.

"DEMON FANG!" I shouted towards Jade.

"Lightning Blade!" Jade shouted in response for I was too slow.

My Arte actually worked…even though I'm from another world entirely and I can't channel spirits I can still use an arte like Demon Fang.

"It seems you have what it takes to use normal Artes…I commend you…There was this one time…" Jade continued on and on as I sat in amazement at myself…

I looked at the Sword and decided that I would try to master the blade within the course of my journey. I don't think I'll be able to master it all in A mere night.

"Now, that you know the basics let's try doing some simple workouts…Well You try because at my age, my joints ache and I can't really be injuring my back doing that stuff." He said to me with that smirk on his face while he shrugged his shoulder.

I ended up being worked until exhaustion. Man, Jade Is A slave driver…I think I know how Luke felt in their game now. I realize that I'm forgetting Sheena…I'm guessing she's probably mad right now so I should probably go get her.

"Hey Jade, can we go get Sheena now?" I asked him

"Sheena is your friend, yes?" he replied

"Yes, and I would very much like to see her again…" I said that even though I just met her.

"I guess so, but on one condition." Jade staid in a stern voice.

"Any condition you have I'll do it."

"When the two of you leave I want you to take this to the Governor of Sharilton."

The governor of Sharilton? Does he mean Driselle's brother? I guess I can do that since we were heading that way to begin with.

"Sure I'll do it; I won't even look at the contents so you can trust me." I told him reassuringly

"Good, now I already had my men get her…so she should be waiting by the main gate on the Sharilton side." Jade told me in that matter of fact voice.

"Jade, I think we'll be seeing each other real soon so don't go forgetting me." I told him

"Don't worry, I never forget a wanted criminal." He said

"Wait…Wanted Criminal?" I said in almost complete shock.

"Well, I can't just let you go, so we're staging your escape so you're now a wanted criminal." He said all nonchalantly as always.

There goes my chance of making it in this world. Oh well, it can't get much worse so I guess it'll be okay.

We headed out the room and back towards the elevator. From there we headed up and out to the Main gate. I saw Sheena running up to me.

"Dante!" She shouted as she tackled me on accident because she tripped.

"Sheena, hey there how's it going? And why don't we get off of me?" I asked her pleadingly.

She sat up still on top of me, regardless of how much I squirmed and how many sounds she made.

"So Sheena, why don't we get going to Sharilton?" I went ahead and asked her.

"That's right, let's march, Time's a wastin!" She shouted as she got off me.

Damn though, I never thought I would live to see those Knockers again. As I said that a swift kick to the gut came my way.

"What the actual hell Sheena!?" I asked her furiously.

"You just commented on by boobs...How could you Dante?" she said in a voice that made It seem like she would cry any minute now.

"I said that stuff in my head so how did you hear it?" I asked

"Ahem!" Jade said

"Oh, yeah that's right…Sheena let's get going." I said realizing Jade wanted us to go.

"Alright Pervert, I Swear all men are the same." She said while obviously thinking about someone who really pissed her off.

"When I get my hands on that Red haired buffoon, it'll be the last thing he'll get from a woman before he dies!" She Yelled with Excruciating volume.

Great this is what I have to deal with…This journey is gonna be a long one I swear. Regardless though, I need to remember the part of my memory that lies deep in my mind that I can't seem to remember. Who is the person that had a stronger heart than me? And will I ever find Jude and Milla?

Only time tells me this stuff so I guess I should take a nap to pass it.

"I wonder if I'll leave this place, if given the chance." I muttered under my breath.

"Are you implying that you're not from this place?" Jade said curious.

"No, nothing like that but I should probably get some new clothes when I get to Sharilton." I said trying to avoid that conversation.

"You probably should, so let me help you out Dante!" Sheena said joining the conversation.

"Here, take this as a little starter for your outfit." Jade said as he handed me some scissors and cloak.

"I assume the scissors is for the hair?" I asked

"Precisely, a soldier shouldn't have long hair until they're commander and they can flaunt it…I'm not saying cut it completely off, but do give it a good trim." he said as he walked away.

With Sheena by my side, and a destination of Sharilton…I'm too busy to figure things out right now so I'll do that later…Time to continue my Epic Quest in this new world that isn't my own.