Both Bell and Artemis had been back a few minutes, while they both complained about the weather and the fact that both were thoroughly drenched, Bell was finding it harder to keep a clear head. The goddess Artemis kept popping into his thoughts, and while he didn't mind at first. They became more and more exotic.
"Come on Bell stay focused she's a goddess. You shouldn't be having those thoughts."
Bell had always had an active mind. However, it tended to drift towards his admiration for a certain blond. Aiz. As if a switch flipped the image of the sword princess came.
"Ahhh" Bell quickly rememberd why he stopped trying to do that.
"I wonder how she is? She must be lonely." Bell felt a feeling of regret wash over him. While he hadn't given it much thought due to the goddess problem, it soon brought him back.
"She's all alone, nobody to comfort her..." Bell wished he could go and find her. Offer her some comfort but now wasn't the time for that.
"Tomorrow I'll go and see her." With a newfound resolve, he followed Artemis but quickly stopped.
"Seriously Hestia?" She looked back at Bell, who was noticeably confused. From his view, he probably didn't see the problem.
She motioned him over with her hand. He moved next to her and followed her line of sight.
"Ahh, that's a problem." Bell said, looking at the sleeping Goddess. This would typically not be a problem, but...
"Why did she have to fall sleep here?"
She had fallen asleep on Bells makeshift bed. While it wasn't the most comfortable thing, Bell could say that first-hand. She had fallen asleep none the less.
Bell sighed. "I suppose I'll move her downstairs."
He moved to grab her but felt something pulling him back.
He turned to see Artemis holding the back of his wet shirt. She shook her head and placed a finger to her lip—a gesture for him to be quiet.
He wanted to speak but she motioned for the door. She didn't let go until he moved in its direction.
Artemis moved to Hestia and pushed the cover over her. She smiled, seeing her friend wrap herself in the blankets a smile as she embraced the warmth they bring.
She followed Bell, who was waiting at the entrance. The two went downstairs in silence no words were spoken, and Bell felt a problem arising in his head.
Artemis slowly closed the door behind her, making sure not to be too loud. Letting go of the handle she turned to Bell.
"What you look like a child that's been told off." Artemis looked at his face. Shocked was an understatement.
Bell was trying to work out what the hell was going on.
"Umm, why did we leave her upstairs surely she'd be better down..."
Artemis smiled. He cared for her well being and safety. It was something she started to see in him and why her friend loved him so much.
"She looked so peaceful wouldn't you agree?" Her question came as a bit of shock to Bell.
He wasn't paying attention to Hestia his only thought was to move her. He didn't think look at her.
"But surely..."
Artemis moved closer towards him. She smiled and shook her head.
"Bell, I couldn't risk waking her up, don't worry she'll be safe."
Her laid back approach to the problem didn't convince Bell. But he wasn't in a position to argue with her.
"We'll discuss this matter later, for now, I need a bath."
Artemis moved past him. She was making her way behind the kitchen into the small bathroom.
While it wasn't the most practical in design, it had a bath and right now that would do for her.
She looked to find to see if she'd find a towel.
"Bell do you happen to have any towels hidden away?"
Bell was in his own world still trying to make head and tales of the situation. However he heard a voice coming from the bathroom and he turned his attention.
"Bell did you hear me?"
Artemis poked her head out the door Bell turned to her rubbing the back of his head as he shook it.
"I asked if you had any towels I could use?"
Bell nodded moving over towards a small cupboard he grabbed a couple of white towels and made his way over to her again.
"Here you go." He handed them over she smiled.
"Thank you, Bell I shouldn't be too long." She took the towels and went back inside.
"Ohh and don't even think about peeking!"
Her words echoed in Bells head however he felt his brain change his train of thought.
"I wasn't but you had to mention it."
Bell shook the thought from his head taking a seat on the couch. He felt himself slowly relax as his body sank into the soft cushions.
"I needed this." He proclaimed he had done much harder work and been exhausted before this, but he still felt like everything he did today was a challenge in its self.
"At least she's safe." Bell smiled he knew she could hold her own in a fight. The pain in his face and body we're a sign to that. But still.
"Part of me doesn't want to see you sad." He voiced to himself, she couldn't hear him. He relaxed resting his head and closed his eyes.
"I'm sure she'll let me know when she's done".
Artemis removed her wet shirt, placing it on the side. She stretched herself finally free of the clinging top.
She moved over to the bath turning the tap letting it start to fill. The warmth from the water hit her and she felt drawn towards it.
"Ahh, this is what I've waited for." She breathed a sigh of relief. She moved away and the heat dissipated as she walked away.
She continued to remove her soaked cloths. As her body became free of the cold grip she felt relief like no other.
"I must make sure to get something more waterproof." Making a mental note in her head.
She moved hands to behind her trying to undo the clasp of her bra.
"Ouch. Damn why did I have to hurt this hand? I should have gotten him to give me something for the pain."
She continued to struggle to release her self from her bra's grip. The pain from her hand became a problem and it's becoming numb, she had little idea if she was even close to getting it off.
"Come on, almost.." She managed to get the clasp of but found herself almost cry out in pain.
"Oww damn it." She shouted clenching her hand.
"Artemis are you alright, It sounded like you were in pain?"
Bells voice came from the other side of the door.
'He must have heard my just now.' Artemis let a small smile slip, not even realising it.
"Hello, Artemis are you okay?" Bell knocked this time repeating the question Artemis felt a little embarrassed and didn't speak right away.
"I'm okay Bell just hit my hand on the side was all." She lied about the reason, she didn't want to give him that image of her.
"Are you sure, I can get you something for the pain if you'd like?"
She pondered the thought for a moment but made up her mind when a jolt of pain ran through her hand.
"Ow, you know what, yeah I will thanks." She didn't hear him say anything but assumed he already left.
'He cares a lot about others well being'. She allowed her bra to fall to the floor and grabbed one of the towels wrapping it around her slender frame.
She moved to turn off the bath. Once again the warmth hitting her. Her mind seemed to forget everything as the subtle heat spread.
"I can't wait for this"
She waited sitting on the edge of the tub while waiting for the young boys return.
*knock**knock*
"Umm, I have a potion that should dull the pain. I'll leave it by the door."
Bell said, however, she had already gotten up after he knocked and had arrived before he finished his sentence.
She opened the door, causing Bell to jump back a little. She stood before him. Holding out her hand waiting for him to hand her it.
"Ahhh thank you Bell most kind of you."
Bells brain must not have worked at that moment. He froze due to the sheer number of thoughts in his head.
"Umm yeah sorry." He spoke handing her the potion. He looked away as he placed it in her hand. Once he was sure she had it he turned around a left.
Artemis found the whole thing funny. His determination not to look was something else.
'At least you're learning Bell.' Her thoughts returned to the potion in hand. She pulled the cap of and drank its contents.
"Well, I suppose I've waited long enough." With no restrictions left she removed the towel placing it next to the bath.
Lowering herself into the warm water as it enveloped her, her body and mind seem to melt away leaving her shell of a body to enjoy that moment.
Bell had found himself, wandering the room. It was unlike him, he tried to think of stuff to pass the time but no matter what, he could think of it had seemed to have already been done.
"Curse this stupid situation." He found himself getting angrier as his lack of stuff to do seemed to bug him.
He returned the couch, he looked at it remembering that his clothes we're still completely soaked.
"Uhh, I can't sit in these all night." He took off his shirt and threw it to the side he'd deal with it later.
He moved over to the sink in the kitchen. He could have a bath tomorrow but his body was tired and he'd probably fall asleep.
He filled the sink with warm water. He washed his face first and his body second, making sure he did a thorough job. Once he was satisfied he was clean he dried himself off. Finally, his hair touching it he knew it needed a wash but thought it best to wait tomorrow. So he simply dried it and went about cleaning up after himself.
Once that was done he grabbed a spare black shirt and pants. After he changed into his spare clothes he went back to the couch dropping down onto it.
He laid back his head on the cushion and he allowed himself the time to relax. It was unlikely that he would be doing anything else that, he did wonder what the plan for the night was. He stilled needed to have a talk with her, and he didn't have anywhere to sleep thanks to Hestia.
"What a day, I hope their all not gonna be like this while she's around." Bell chuckled at his own words. His first day with the new Goddess had been one of ups and downs.
"To think the goddess had a friend like her?" Bells thoughts shifted to his goddess while he wasn't surprised she hadn't told him everything about her he still thought she'd mentioned her at least once. Instead, he was as shocked to meet her out of the blue not knowing anything about her.
"You really dropped me in it, Hestia."
As he sat alone with his thoughts he rememberd his early thoughts on the sword princess, Aiz. His interactions with her seemed more and more distant. While he always felt the rift between them due to their Familia's he had always tried to get around that. But it seemed a more natural rift was starting to form.
His motivation to get stronger was still deep on his mind, he always tried to catch up to her no matter the situation. He smiled remembering there first meeting. While it was one he found embarrassing, still, he was glad it happened.
"You saved me on to many occasions, you gave me something to strive towards." He started to tear up as he thought about her. She was strong, beautiful and confident as Bell something Bell admired the most about her.
"Knowing her, it is hard to tell what she's going through. She was never one to show her emotions."
Bell pictured her stoic face. He had only seen her smile on a few occasions. Anger, sadness and shock we're non existent. Heck the only thing he knew about her was her innate curiosity.
"I barely know her..."
The realisation that he knew so very little about her came to the front of his mind.
Trying to get to know her was difficult. Hestia disliked him being around her and Loki was protective of her precious sword princess.
It was at that moment; a thought popped into his head.
'Perhaps this is the best time to get a little closer to her?'
He pondered the thought. While he knew the disappearance of her Familia isn't something he should be glad for, he at least had the chance to get to know her without the worry of someone finding out.
"I should at least see how she is. She may just want to be alone."
Bell remembered the loss of his grandfather while the old pervert had been a bad influence now more than ever, he loved him more than anything. He was the only family he really had before Hestia.
He smiled as the memories of old flooded his head. Stories of heroes, monsters and damsels in distress. Time spent living off the land while learning the basic skills to survive in the wild.
"You set me on this path could have at least given me a better picture of what I was getting into."
"The dungeons a great place to pick up girls? Yeah, a great place to pick up trouble too..."
He admitted this was a dangerous life, trouble around every corner, challenges that no one person can face alone. But he couldn't think of doing anything else.
"I've met so many great people. Goddess, Lili, Welf, Aiz, the guys at the Hostess." He could have gone through the faces of everyone he met during his time in Orario. All on the suggestion of one old pervert.
"Cheers, old man. You've given me a life worth fighting for."
He smiled as the tears started to drip down his face.
It was at this moment he felt himself drifting off.
Artemis had finally gotten out the bath. The cold breeze hitting her fair skin. Part of her wanted to spend longer in its warm embrace but she knew it would have negative effects.
"Uhhh why does it have to be so cold."
She reached out and grabbed the towel wrapping around her frame and making sure it was secure.
She grabbed a smaller towel and wrapped it around her hair. It was an effort but she wouldn't have to worry about it for a while.
" I wonder what Bell is up to?"
Curious she made way to leave but quickly remembered her clothes on the floor.
"Best not forget these." The thought of Bell finding them sent shivers down her spine but found her face heated slightly.
Reaching down and gathering the wet cloths into a small pile it wasn't the most pleasant feeling the cold, wet fabric in her hands but she thought little of it, making her way to the door.
"Bell I'm finished."
She spoke as she left the room but was surprised not to hear a reply.
'Strange?'
She looked around but couldn't see him in her direct line of sight so he wasn't star-struck by her appearance.
"Bell, it's all yours." She asked again but once again no reply.
'What's he doing?'
She had to think there wasn't much reason for him to leave not with the weather like it is so he should still be here. It wasn't until she made her way into the main room that she got her answer.
"Bell the..."
She stopped. She looked at the albino haired boy on the sofa. Sleeping so softly. She got her answer.
"Could have waited till I was done I wanted to speak with you. But I suppose that can wait till tomorrow."
She made her way over to him. Placing her clothes on a small pile of other clothing on the way. she assumed it was a washing pile.
She stood behind him looking down onto him.
"Hestia must have great trust if she lets you sleep down here with her."
She looked at the bed. The thought of her friend and child sharing it popped into her head but nothing she had seen from the two gave that distinct relationship.
"Why do I care what their relationship is? I doubt Hestia would fall for this boy."
She turned back to the boy in question. Something was off. She never cared about men. Yet she felt a curiosity to know more about him. She hated perverts and despised them. Yet she felt a need to forgive him for doing that exact thing.
'You're an enigma Bell. You've got me curious something even I thought was impossible.'
She had only really met him today. But in that small amount of time, she felt like she could trust him...
"Trust?" The very word was a hard thing to swallow. A man, someone she barely knew and had barely earned such a privilege. Yet her she was pondering such a thought.
She moved round to the front of him. His face coming into view. And the strangest of questions popped into her head.
"Why?" It was the beginning of so many other questions but could be one in itself.
"Why? Why do so many of my questions revolve around you? Bell Cranel."
The name seemed almost natural to her like she had been saying it for years, his face was one she felt she knew even before they met. His voice was one she heard before but couldn't picture where.
"Why do I feel like I've met you? Why do I feel I should know you?"
Every question spawned another question, it was deeply confusing yet no matter how many times she thought about it the more she felt her mind was playing tricks on her.
She looked at the sleeping boy, while she couldn't answer the questions she knew one thing. She knew he earned her curiosity.
"I look forward to getting to know you better Bell?"
She noticed the smallest of tears falling down the face. She reached out and whipped it away with her thumb. She held his face. A small smile formed on her face.
She moved his head onto the arm of the sofa. And moved his legs so his body was lying down.
"I wonder what he's dreaming about?".
She shook her head. A final question and one she just ignored before she decided there was no reason for her to remain awake any longer.
She moved over towards the bed. She felt herself growing tired. But a problem stood out before she could.
"I don't think any of Hestia's underwear is going to fit me."
Bell awoke from his dream. Part of him glad part of him sad but he as he opened his eyes he looked forward to a new day or at least the most the he could enjoy.
He was still unable to go to the dungeon, and he was still required to watch Artemis. Something he didn't dislike the thought of but it limited him on what he could do.
He attempted to stretch his hands above his head but found the action difficult as something seemed to stop one.
"Hmm that's weird I don't remember falling asleep like this?"
He brought himself back to sitting position. While he wasn't sure how he did it he didn't ponder the thought but he looked down to see a small note on the floor.
He picked it up it was addressed to him and it was obvious it was Hestia by the handwriting.
He gave it a once over.
Bell
I'm going to work. I didn't want to wake you so I decided to write this instead. As I said before I'm leaving Artemis in your care. You best hope you two have made up! But considering she's asleep in the bed across from you I'll assume you have.
I understand that you probably don't want to stay locked up indoors all day so I've asked Asfi to create a special item. The cloak you took last night has the ability to hide the user, unlike invisibility this cloak masks the persons appearance. I won't get into details as I'm not sure as to how well it works but if you plan to leave make sure she wears it. I'm sure you can make some excuse as to why.
On that note please don't throw it in a corner like a random piece of clothing. I've hung it up to dry hopefully it will be dry by midday. I will be getting some clothes for Artemis so she will have to make do with what she has or can find.
P.S. If she's not awake by the time you read this I suggest you go back to sleep. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT LOOKING AT HER! I'm SERIOUS Bell!
Love Hestia
Bell had so many questions. But he was glad she had left him the note. At least he had options. The cloak was something he needed to think about it wasn't like he could just force her to wear it.
"Well, I suppose I'll worry about that in a bit. I suppose I can go see Aiz maybe I can get Artemis to wait here?"
He looked back at the letter the last parts we're hard to ignore. It was obvious that she didn't have a great deal to wear and since Hestia made out like she was going to provide them a thought popped into Bell's head.
A dangerous thought.
'If she only had what she was wearing and all her clothes got soaked the night before then...'
His thoughts turned to curiosity. Something he knew he should just leave be.
*'Come on Bell we know your curious'* The voices of Hermes and his grandfather spoke out.
Bell tried to ignore them. Hestia warned such actions.
*'Fine don't look but it's your loss.'* The words of Hermes seemed to poke fun at Bell.
"I don't need to know. I don't need to know."
He continued to say it to himself but that little part of him just wasn't going to leave it alone.
'She asleep what harm could come of a quick peak?'
A new voice appeared in his head. It wasn't Hermes, it wasn't his grandfather no it was worse. It was his own.
'No, I won't it's not right.'
He cast the voices from his head and any dirty thoughts with them. Free from taunts and teases he we went to rest his head and go back to sleep.
*thud*
The sound could be heard to his side. He turned instinctively only to realise the problem of doing so.
He made a grave mistake.
*'See Bell even fate wants you to see.'* The voices of Hermes and his grandfather spoke together.
Bell was looking at Artemis awake. He felt the situation was very familiar heck it was almost an exact replay of the day before.
"Good morning Bell." she spoke in a cheerful tone. A smile on her face. Something the left Bell confused.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to look." Bell quickly turned his eyes away. He knew the fate that would come the moment she realised what he saw.
Artemis knew exactly why he reacted in such a way. She didn't care. She looked herself over luckily she managed to put on a bra that somewhat fit the night before. Still, she had to laugh it was obvious he hadn't really looked at her properly.
"Whys that Bell?"
Bell turned his head.
"Oh... Umm, it's nothing."
Bell didn't know what to say or so how could he. Remember Hestia's words he sighed.
'Thanks.' He dropped himself into a sticky situation hopefully he could talk his way out.
Artemis, on the other hand, decide not to pursue. It was obvious he made a mistake.
'Well, no harm done.'
"Tell me Bell what do you plan to do today". Artemis quickly changed the conversation to try and change the mood. However, Bell was still on edge.
"I hadn't planned for anything really." He wasn't telling the whole truth he wanted to go see Aiz but he was required to watch Artemis.
It was evident to Artemis that Bell wasn't being totally honest his face said as much.
'Strange, I'm surprised he wouldn't have plans? Did something change?' She stopped smiling she looked over at him. His eyes were sad and his mouth twitched constantly as he smiled.
"Bell is everything okay?"
Bell looked up. Artemis was staring at him she looked concerned.
'I can't bring her into my personal matters.' He looked away he dropped the smile as it was becoming more of a bother than a help.
"It's nothing goddess, please let us prepare for the day."
He got to his feet and turned to make his way to the bathroom.
"You don't have to hide the fact something is bothering you, you can talk to me."
Bell stopped but only for a second. He shook his head and continued on his way entering the bathroom.
She signed got up out of bed.
Meanwhile with the Freya Familia.
"Tell me Ottar, any news on the Loki Familia?"
Freya stood looking out the window at Orario. The ruins of the twilight manor could be seen clearly. But she didn't smile at this sight.
"Our scouts haven't seen anything. Besides the sword princess who hasn't left the hostess since the incident."
Freya mulled over the information.
"No other members have been found. Besides a small group that entered the dungeon. But they have yet to be found."
Ottar stood at the door. Waiting for his orders but Freya remained silent.
'Something is going on and you intend on finding out what?'
"Is something troubling you my lady?"
Ottar never knew what his goddess was thinking but still, the recent events had left him curious.
"Yes please do tell us lady Freya."
Both Ottar and Freya turned to the corner of the room. Ottar prepared to draw his weapon.
"Please if I was looking for a fight I'd have brought more then myself."
"Ottar if he moves an inch kill him!"
Freya looked to her strongest he was loyal to her and would kill him the moment he took one wrong step.
"I have more than a fair share of questions about you? So unless you want to be leaving without your life I suggest you start talking."
"My life means little to me, believe me. If fate wanted me dead I'd be dead by now."
The man didn't even flinch at the threat he just stood arms folded.
"Who are you?"
The man chuckled at her question, he moved his arm up lowering his hood travelling a Red mask.
"You may call me Seer."
He said with a hint of pride but it did little to impress the goddess of beauty.
"I asked for your name."
Freya watched as the man held up a hand in front of him.
"My name means little now, less so to someone like you. One of the goddess's of beauty, I can see why but take that title away and what are you?"
Freya moved to a table placing her glass down and turning to the man.
"I don't care, you're wasting my time Ottar get rid of him."
Without a second to spare Ottar rushed forwards at blinding speed, within a matter of seconds the man was cut in half.
"Pathetic."
Freya moved to join him over the corpse, she looked down and smiled.
"Well, at least that's one fewer annoyance I have to deal with."
She turned around making her way back to the table only to stop.
"So got that out your system now?"
Ottar turned around upon hearing the voice. He wasn't sure the reason but he had to look back to be sure.
'What's going on? It doesn't matter he's played his trick.' Ottar moved for another strike.
"Ottar stop!"
Freya moved out her hand, an indication to go no further, Ottar turned to his goddess he wasn't sure why. He wanted to ask why but he looked into her eyes and they said everything.
'She always has a way of telling when something's off about someone.'
Ottar strapped his great sword to his back but kept a ready position. Freya moved to sit down in a small armchair near to the fireplace.
'He's not normal I watched his soul disappear from him as he died, what's stranger is it isn't the same one. But how?'
"Come join me."
Without another word, he moved to the other chair. He took his seat relaxing into the cushions. He turned his head towards her despite the mask having no eyeholes he could obviously see very clearly.
"Let's talk seriously now. As you can see from that little show, no matter how many times your loyal hound kills me it won't matter. I have ways to cheat death."
He spoke coldly his voice was deeper and less cheerful. He turned to Ottar then back to Freya.
"To tell you the truth I know more about you then you know about me. But I will say you have dealt with me in the past."
Freya took a sip from her glass showing little interest in what the man was saying.
"Hmm in that case."
He leaned forward-moving to close the half distance between them.
"What colour was it?"
Freya stopped drinking, taken aback by what he just said.
"How do you..."
The man sat back, placings his hands together.
"Like I said. I know a lot about you?"
Freya was now more curious.
'If only he wasn't wearing that damn mask.' She placed the glass on a small table to her side and turned to give him her full attention.
"Now that I have your attention I will tell you why I am here."
"To not beat around the bush I'm here to offer you a warning and a deal."
Freya didn't seem impressed, her face seemed to grow displeased at the word warning. She began to tap the arm of her chair.
"Carry on."
"Your clever, you get what you want by any means, I know for a fact that you've taken an interest in what happened with the Loki Familia."
"Why shouldn't I? A fellow goddess goes missing, why shouldn't I be interested?"
The man placed his hand into his lap.
"We both know that's not your reason for doing so. To be honest I don't really care for your reasons I'm just warning you to stop."
Freya stopped tapping, instead, she slowly tightened her hard into a ball.
"Your words mean nothing and like you said I do what I want!"
"No, you won't. Let me be clear unless you want your Familia to end up in the same state as Loki then I suggest you listen to my offer."
Freya looked at Otter. He was standing by the window. while as before he silently stood by watching, he now had his hand on his weapon his face angry at the threat made to his goddess.
"Are you threatening me?"
The man stood to his feet.
"Yes I am."
Ottar moved his feet first but found himself moving backwards.
"Reaver deal with him while I finish this conversation."
Ottar looked down seeing another hooded individual however before he could react he felt a great weight against him. He felt the glass against his back and he heard a cracking sound.
"Have fun." Seer spoke as the glass shattered the moment it did the two felt themselves falling down.
Freya watched as her strongest was quickly removed from the situation. She remained composed.
"Now here is my offer. Stay out of my business, recall all your Familia members looking into Loki and her Familia's disappearance. In exchange, I will allow you to carry on as you we're, You can do as you please, getting whatever you want."
Freya didn't speak she looked at the man before she shook her head.
"I could bring the full might of my Familia down upon you, crush whatever it is your planning."
"You could but considering what happened to Loki I wouldn't advise it. Besides you should be more worried about you prized toy getting whisked away by another."
His words were taunting her, she knew exactly what he was referring to and it made her angry.
"Ohh did I hit a nerve? Yes I know about your obsession with Bell Cranel I could easily have him killed but that would be a waste. As weak as he is now he will surely grow into something more."
"Attempt to harm him and I'll..."
"You'll what have me killed, you just watched me die and reappear like it was nothing. I'll make this clear I have little care for the boy, unlike everyone else. He is, as far as I'm concerned he's an annoyance that keeps cropping up."
He moved to the broken window, his back facing the still sitting goddess.
"I'll give you two days to give me your answer. One more thing the goddess Artemis is alive."
Freya eyes widened.
'That's not possible.'
"Consider this a gesture of goodwill, neither of them remember anything, perhaps it's best to intervene in this matter rather than one that doesn't concern you.
Freya got off her chair, standing to her feet she looked into the fire.
"Hmm, it seems your beast made quick work of my enforcer. No matter I look forward to hearing your answer in a few days. Goodbye lady Freya."
The man disappeared into the wind leaving Freya alone.
"Hmm what to do?"
She looked at the city making out what little she could of its outskirts and wall.
"Bell Cranel... I won't let anyone, have you."
Authors notes
Okay okay, all admit, It been a while since my last update. But I promise I haven't forgotten this story. Speaking of which I'm making sorry to tell you that I'm having to go back and rewrite a lot of my old chapters. Originally I hoped to ignore them and continue on but, as more and more people have pointed out its not the clearest on certain points. Also for anyone that bothers to read this from start to finish in one sitting will realise that I've made a couple of huge errors when it comes to characters and plots.
So until further notice, this story is on hold until I fix this. For anyone that cares no you won't have to re-read the story, it's for anyone new and to give me peace of mind. I do apologies about this but I hope to have it done as soon as possible. I'll try to post updates on my page and the Discord. I ask that if you know any problems or inconsistencies that you message me so I can fix them thanks.
As always let me know what you thought about the chapter. What did you like, dislike things I might want to change. You can PM me if you have any questions I will try to get back to you and answer if I can. Best place to get ahold of me is the discord link at the end for anyone that wants to join. Thanks for taking the time to read and look forward to the next update.
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