Hello everyone and welcome back to HellFall!

I was so surprised to see my update reminder today because it feels like I updated only a day or two ago. Then I realized that, of course, I did, so thankfully this chapter's on time.

I was looking around, wondering if Lleu Thunder had even showed up today. Maybe it would just be Gazini.

"Are you sure he's here?" Nello asked from behind me.

"Why are you still here?" I asked, "Remember, I told you to watch"

"You said to watch from close by." He pointed out, "So I need to figure out where you're going to be and then sit down around there"

"Right" I replied, knowing that he was just that, right, and continued walking.

Soon enough, I saw Lleu, sitting where he had the day before, watching the fighting intently.

"There he is." I said, "Go find a place nearby, and check back every once in a while"

"Alright" He said, disappearing into the crowd.

As I made my way past all the people watching the tournament Lleu looked down at me and waved. I waved back, struggling to push past the swarms of people. He stood and offered his hand as I got closer, pulling me past the last of them.

"There we go." He said, letting my hand go, "You alright?"

"Yeah, of course." I replied, "Just a lot of people"

He smiled, nodding, "So what brings you today? I suppose that it's not the fights"

I glanced back at the arena, "It's a plus." I replied, then turned back to him, "But you're right, I'm here on business"

Lleu smiled, "Okay, well come on then." He stepped back, "Take a seat" As he sat down he revealed Gazini Void seated next to him.

I sat down on his other side, hoping to avoid the red-head altogether.

"So," he started, "you're considering the position I presented to you, yes?"

I nodded, "Correct, Lleu." I replied, "But I'd like a little more information"

"Well-" He started.

"We're forming a taskforce to combat a potential, and very likely, threat to Atlas, and potentially all of Remnant. Anything else is classified" Gazini interrupted, likely anticipating Lleu slipping up and revealing too much.

Lleu paused, "That" He said.

"Are you sure there isn't anything else you can say?" I asked, "That's really not a lot to go on"

Lleu opened his mouth to speak, but Gazini cut him off yet again. "No" He replied simply.

"Oh come on, Gazini," Lleu said, "lighten up a little. The lady wants more info, and I think that she could be a valuable asset"

"Thunder," he started, "I know she's attractive, but don't let that get the best of you. This is top-secret, remember?"

"Well yes, but-" He started.

"But nothing." Gazini said sharply, staring him dead in the eyes, "I'm in charge of this operation, remember that"

"Actually you aren't." Lleu pointed out, "I am. I asked you to accompany me"

Gazini sighed, "So you're going to risk her being an enemy spy, learning our secrets, and using them against us?" He asked, "Fine by me, commander"

Lleu hesitated, realizing this. He turned to me with jerking motions, "Yeah," he said, "sorry, but he's right. Unfortunately that's all that I can offer up at this time"

I paused, unsure of how to appropriately act in this situation. There was no getting past Gazini, I knew that. And chances are that Lleu wouldn't talk with the reasoning that he just received. Finally deciding that perhaps it was time to give up, I was about to wish him a good day when I suddenly decided to ask one last question.

"Who are you fighting?" I asked.

"The Falls" Lleu replied absent-mindedly, and almost immediately too. Gazini smacked his arm.

"Dammit Thunder!" He yelled, "Look what you just did"

"Well she doesn't look like a Fall, does she?" Lleu asked, turning to him, "She's not Cinder, and she's definitely not Rain. We locked him up, remember?"

"Shut up!" Gazini commanded, "Jeez Thunder, just be quiet!"

They have Rain in custody? I thought, This is new.

Lleu turned to me, "Sorry," he said, "is that enough info to convince you at least?"

I smiled politely, "Unfortunately no, sorry. I don't think that I'd be capable of taking out a Fall"

"O-okay" Lleu said.

"Have a good day gentlemen" I said, turning and leaving. I heard them start arguing quietly as I walked away.

I scanned the area for Nello, my gaze settling on his orange hair rather quickly. Slowly I made my way down to him and sat down in the seat to his right.

"Any luck?" he asked upon seeing me sit.

"Not much." I replied, "They have Rain in custody though"

"Rain Fall?" He asked, surprised.

"Not so loud." I said, "And yes, that's what it sounded like"

"So what are you thinking?" He asked.

I paused, then turning my head to him, "I'm thinking that we sneak in and have a little chat with him"

"When?" He asked.

I shrugged, "Now would work"

"No," He said, "If they see us leave, it'll be suspicious"

"Right," I replied, "Thanks Nello. We have until the end of the tournament then. That's when they'll be out"

"Won't the security be pretty tight without them?" Nello asked.

"Maybe." I replied, "But they won't be there at least. They're the two leaders of the whole operation"

"So it'll just be guards anyways" He said.

"Precisely." I said, waiting for a moment, "If we get inside we could probably get a look at their folder too. The Plan H one that Azure mentioned"

"Right," Nello said, "that would be a good idea"

"We'll watch a few more fights maybe, then head home. I'm sure that Xeyrus and Azure will be done by then."

So there you have it. I realized that I hadn't fully resolved that whole chase with Rain after Bleddyn died, so I figured that this would be a nice way to wrap that up I guess.

As of today The Candidates is finished. The last chapter just went up today, so you should check that out if you haven't already. It's only eight chapters long, so it's not horribly time-consuming either.

Anyways, not a whole lot to say yet again. As usual, favorite, follow, review, tell your friends, tell your enemies, or don't if you don't want to, and I'll see you all in the next chapter!