Deep within the city of Orario, Within the maze of structures stood a single well-hidden building that between two rather prominent buildings. At first glance, this wasn't Hermes preferred choice for a meeting place but he wasn't the one to chose it. He knocked twice and waited for a reply.

"Yes."

A voice came from behind the door it was old and weathered in its tone and lacked emotion. Hermes had to take a minute to make sure he was in the right place.

"I'm here to meet someone he should be expecting me."

There was a moment silence and for a moment he believed he was being ignored however before he attempted to knock again the door was opened and he was greeted by a small, grey-haired man his fingers were crooked and his face was full of scars.

"He's waiting for you in the back."

Hermes merely smiled and hastily made his way to the back of the room. When he arrived he saw a person sitting alone in the corner. Despite hiding their face behind a mask Hermes recognised the person and went to join them.

"I'm grateful you took time away from your previous engagements to come and speak with me. I know you're a busy person and you shall be well compensated for your troubles."

The man merely made a hand gesture for him to sit and Hermes did so.

"It's not often I get a request from a god now is it. Tell me why did you go through all this hassle to contact me. I'll be honest the only reason I'm here now is that I'm curious nothing more."

Hermes despite being a man of words found it hard to get a sense of the situation while yes he was the one that requested this meeting he still tried to keep an open mind about this.

"I've got a job for you, one that requires your particular talents for acquiring things. Are you interested?

The masked man simply put his head into his hand taping his fingers against the table he thought about it for a moment.

"You make it sound like I'm a common thief however we both know that my talents are better suited elsewhere. I know your kind Hermes you maybe a god, but you're all a slippery bunch so before I agree to anything you're going to tell me exactly what it is your after."

Hermes sat back in the chair he knew that this was going to be a difficult situation to deal with however he also planned for this.

"I'm looking for something however the problem isn't what. Its where in this case. To my knowledge, the location in question has been erased from existence. It shouldn't exist however that doesn't mean it never did."

"Hmmm, interesting tell me, if what you say is true then this particular place couldn't even be found. So why make a big deal about it?"

Hermes' face turned serious for a moment he pulled his hat down over his face slightly.

"Let's just say I have evidence to suggest otherwise. Now I need your word that you'll keep this information to yourself."

Hermes placed a small coin on the table and moved it towards the man.

"Ohhh I see, you're serious about this well if that's the case I guess I have no choice."

The man placed his and atop the coin.

"I swear to keep this secret, to take it to the grave and to never tell a soul."

The coin shimmered with light and fade before disappearing into nothingness.

"Fine here's the information you need to know."

Hermes soon found himself back in familiar territory he walked away for his previous meeting with a sense of accomplishment however his next meeting probably wasn't going to go as well. He turned a corner to have his destination come into sight. The Twilight Manor. Hermes sighed part of him didn't want to be here but he needed information and with a lack of options at his fingertips here he was.

"Greetings Lord Hermes Ill admit were a bit surprised to see you here."

Hermes was greeted by Finn the captain of the Loki Familia. He bowed and waited for the god to respond.

"Yes I apologize for my sudden arrival however I need to speak with Loki please inform her of my arrival."

"Of course however if you don't mind me asking what should I tell her for your sudden request?"

Finn was a smart one and knew more than most however this was a matter for Loki, not her Familia. He shook his head at him.

"This is for Loki's ears only however give this to your god they'll know what it is and it should be reason enough to see me."

He threw a small, silver coin into his hand it had no real markings or design but never the less Finn nodded.

"Please wait here while I inform the goddess."

Finn made his way into the main building a found his goddess drinking in the corner of one of the room.

"Forgive me, goddess, however, Lord Hermes has requested that you speak with him at once."

Loki turned to Finn and simply waved her hand.

"What does he want? I really couldn't care less about what he's planning. Just tell him I'm busy or something anything to get him to go away."

Finn was about to agree but remembered about the small coin Hermes gave him. Reaching into his pocket he placed the coin on the table and to his surprise, the sudden change of reaction from his goddess was quite a shock.

"Ohhh well this changes things. Fine, tell Hermes to meet me in the meeting rooms I don't want anyone to disturb us is that understood?"

Finn nodded and left returning to the god and showing him to the meeting room. After showing him where, he left knowing it wasn't his place to stick around.

"Fine, you have my attention Hermes now what is it you want? It's not like you to visit without a reason and haven given this to me I assume its something that you don't want getting out."

"Indeed in truth, I'm here because I'm in need of information."

Loki raised an eyebrow. Sitting down in the chair across from him she tried to see if this was a joke or not. However, when anything involved Hermes it was never that simple.

"If its information your after then go ask some of the other gods or look it up I doubt its that hard to find the answer to any of your questions."

Despite Loki being somewhat serious she was curious as well there was a reason for Hermes to come to her specifically. Hermes on the other hand just shook his head to her comment and his face turned serious. This was a sign for Loki to know he wasn't joking.

"If you believe that you can get an answer like that then your more naive then you look. Besides the topic of which I'm here to discuss is a very sensitive topic and most wouldn't have the answer to it."

"Fine, you've made your point I've accepted that this stays between the two of us. These blasted coins made sure of that so you have nothing to fear. What is it you want to know?"

Hermes knew what he was about to say was going to cause more trouble however this was his only choice at this point and he was too far in to pull out now.

"I'm looking to know if the stories of a god being resurrected are true?

This came at a shock for Loki for one his question could be answered very easily but it wasn't what he was saying it was the way he said it.

"Hermes let me make this clear your asking about something that shouldn't be asked. You know the reasons why so why ask? You know it won't end well for you."

Hermes nodded. Loki knew this wasn't going to be a simple request but she never thought it'd be something as obscure as this. She stood up and moved up and down the room, deep in thought, she dug deep to remember anything.

"Tell me something, Hermes. Before I go about telling you anything I want to know one thing. You're not planning what I think your planning, are you? It's one thing to know this information but to act on it could cause a much worse outcome than anything we've ever known."

"Sometimes Loki knowing something and not doing something are what cause the worst incidents."

Loki sighed turning to the other god she simply stood at the edge of the table. Placing her hands on it to steady herself.

"You didn't hear this from me, however, while I don't know of any such cases of it working there's has been accounts of a ritual being used to bring the dead back to life. However, what your asking about is impossible no questions asked."

"Where Loki?"

"To the northeast of here there is a small cave, don't ask me where it's not on any map and it's probably sealed up tight. I'll make it clear one last time Hermes don't and I mean don't even think about doing whatever it is your thinking you'd be..."

"Thank you Loki ill keep that in mind, however, I know what I'm doing again I'm sorry for taking up your time Ill be going now."

And with that Hermes stood up and left the room leaving a still confused and worried Loki alone. It wasn't long before she had to sit down. she looked out the window and trailed off into thought.

"This isn't good."

Ais was quick to follow the young Cranel his appearance was a dead give away and for the most part, she was able to outspeed him. She admitted that this was her doing but she would properly apologize after she tracked him down.

"You can't escape."

She finally got in front of him and in a surprise to Bell had appeared right in front of him. The act of which caused Bell to fall back in said surprise. While on the ground Bell looked up to see the person that moments ago had confirmed his worst fears.

"Why did you run away?

Ais asked the question however Bell just seemed to ignore the question looking away from her. This annoyed her slightly he wasn't the type to avoid difficult situations. She saw him grow from the scared boy she met in the dungeon to the fast-growing adventure ever seen.

"When did you become so weak?"

There it was and yet somehow it was worse, coming from her it hurt so much more. His mind was like spinning wheel going round and round in his head he couldn't help but succumb to torment. Ais immediately noticed this seeing what was tormenting him was his own lack of self-confidence. He lost the will to fight

"What caused this change in you? Could it be something happened on your last quest?"

Bell still remained silent however Ais could see the change in his expression she hit the nail on the head but what. What had changed from when he left to now? It should have been obvious and it was when she thought about it. The goddess Artemis wasn't with them.

"I see, so that's it something happened to her and he's blaming himself for it. But what could have happened that could cause this? Unless no it can't be."

While she was deep in thought it hit her she knew that look but where? It was bugging her were. It hit her it's the same look she had when she lost her parents. Immediately she understood what had happened and while she doesn't know the details she does know the pain.

"I get it now why you're trying to run away."

She moved next to him bending down and placing a hand on his shoulder. He was a little shocked at first however he hadn't the will or energy left to move away.

"Forgive me, I should have realised sooner. I know I wasn't there and I've no idea what caused this pain. However, I know what it's like."

Bell turned to look at her, she wasn't here to belittle him, she wasn't here to get him to forget. No, she was there to comfort him as a person who also lost someone they loved.

"It's OK to grieve for her you know, just don't beat yourself up about it I'm sure she wouldn't want that. I'm sure she wants to remember you smiling."

Bell soon found himself crying but it wasn't like before, this time they were for her and not himself. He pictured their first meeting, the time they spent together the moments they shared. And for the first time since it happened Bell made a smile, not a fake smile his own smile.

"Thank you I'm sorry I've caused you this much trouble."

"When have you never?"

The two laughed at the joke something that would have been impossible a few days ago but now. Now he was going to enjoy this moment if for nothing else but because it was what he needed.

"Hmmm I knew it was a good idea in leaving him in their care but I suppose I owe you thanks Wallenwatsit you always did have an effect on the boy."

After helping Bell to his feet the two made there way back to the inn.

"Tell me why did you chase after me? Please don't take it the wrong way I'm glad you did but I'm just a bit surprised is all."

"To be honest I felt sorry for putting you in that situation if I could take it back I would. I'm sorry if I made things worse."

Bell shook his head.

"It's OK I'm sure you had your reasons so I don't blame you."

When they returned to the inn bell, was scolded for running off however, to everyone's surprise, he had cheered up surprisingly well this raised eyebrows among the rest of them and their eyes turned to Ais how for the most part didn't say anything however that wasn't going to remain the case for long.

"Right well it's been an interesting few hours I suggest we all head to the springs to relax."

Almost everyone agreed well everyone but Bell who at this point was tired from all that running he just did. However and against his own will, he soon found himself being dragged there anyway.

"Wait why do I have to come with you, wouldn't it be better for me to just stay back at the inn?"

Tione shook her head.

"Nope if today's taught us anything it's that you shouldn't be left alone on your own.

Tiona was the first to agree

"That's right sis and this way we'll be able to keep a close eye on you."

This got a hit off Ais and a stare of Riveria. Bell didn't understand why they did this but he did wonder how they were supposed to keep an eye on him. He assumed she was just saying random stuff so he ignored it.

"This is going to be fun."

Bell had the opposite thought in his mind but he kept an open mind and who knows maybe it be will be good for him. He turned his head to look at Ais who had been looking in his direction however as he did she soon faced forward and went to catch the rest up. Hmmm, that was strange.