Chapter 7: Monsterphilia
Notes:
Sorry for all the Delays everyone. The story isn't dead. A lot has been happening in my personal life so I haven't had much to write. It's been a difficult time and year for me.
Hopefully you enjoy the chapter!
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Bell running ahead slightly of Welf and Lili, Fist raised in front of him as he approached the Frog shooter. Darting to the side as its long tongue shot at him, Bell nimbly scooted into melee range. His right fist rocketing forward as it smashed into the creatures face. It's croaking pain filled roar, echoing around him as two more joined the fray.
Bell, knowing that the creature would be easy picking for Welf due to being stunned. Turned the face the new comers, Bobbing and weaving dodging the first ones tongue and using his gauntlets to block the second. He continued his charge, His left first surging under the creatures toothy maw. An uppercut smashing the Frogs jaw snapped its mouth shut with so much force that it's tongue severed in a bloody swirl away. It croaking pain filled bellow echoing all around them. Bell continuing his onslaught as he smashed his right elbow into the horribly wounded frog. Right as a bolt sunk into its only eye, killing the creature with a vicious combo from Lili.
Bell who had not forgotten the second Frog, twirled using the momentum from his elbow strike. The boy gracefully coming full circle to face the last monster as he darted forward with his armored plated knee. Crashing into the frog creature with enough force to send it tumbling the ground. Rolling on its back away from the boy, the creature started to rise only for a second bolt to tear into its throat. Stopping the creature cold as its burst into smoke. Finished.
The young white haired youth turned towards his companions as Welf, using his trusty great sword slashed the first frog in two. Seeing the frog burst into the typical smoke with crystals falling around them he paused to grin towards him companions.
"Great job Welf, lili" Bell smiling said, happy with the progress they were making on the seventh floor.
"Geeze Bell, your kinda a monster..." Welf said in a slightly awed voice. Glancing at the white hair youth in wonder.
"Master Bell, You've improved so much..." Lili also said while slightly stunned.
Both had been watching their party member at first with concern, especially considering the state the boy had been during their last dungeon adventure. Yet slowly it had turned to shock when they noticed just how much stronger the boy had become. He'd always been surprisingly fast and strong, sure, and his agility was nothing to sneeze at. Yet he was very unrefined in his fighting style. Fighting more like someone in a street brawl, then with any type of skill or form.
Yet today he was different, Of course he wasn't perfect. He still had sloppy movements and attacks, still it was obvious he had vastly improved. No longer just striking with attacks and hoping for the best, Bell seemed to instead focus on being more tempered. More in control and actively planning his movements, even if during a fight with one of the War shadows they had defeated earlier he had slipped. Sliding like a dork and somehow luckily managed to hit one feet first into a jutting cave edge. Accidentally killing the creature.
Still it was impressive to say the least, Bell looked to be a seasoned level one who had been fighting for months instead of the very short time he had.
"Haha, thanks Welf/Lili. Honestly the Loki Familia's training has helped me so much. Miss Tione and Tiona have really been showing me so much. Even if sometimes they would got a little overboard. " He said, smile slighting fading as he remembered the times where Tiona had for lack of a better term, Beat him black and blue.
"I guess that's, just what it means to be in a first class adventurer Familia." Welf said, shaking his head at the turn of events.
"Master Bell, Welf, It's probably about time for us to head back. We've been at this for most of the day and its probably going to be night soon" Lili, ever the one to keep track of things said.
"Not to mention we've had some amazing success. Even managing to get a few lucky drops today." She continued.
"though none of them are worth a crazy amount, They should still sell for a decent chunk. Honestly with the way that adventurers talks about drops I thought they were more rare" Welf said, pondering at their good fortune. He had been told time and time again that drops were rare. Most were lucky to see one every twenty or thirty dives into the dungeon. Yet here they were, only there fourth journey down and they had found one almost every trip. Nothing he could use in black smithing sadly. Still though they provided extra value when exchanging them with the guild. Extra Vials were always useful welf thought.
"Yeah, you're both right! let's head back so we can split our earnings! And we can head over to the hostess for dinner! On me for all your amazing support!" Bell said cheerily. Eternally happy and grateful for his party's help. It hadn't been so long ago that Bell had been totally and utterly alone. Welf and Lili were his first friends and to be frank. The small Boy would do almost anything for them.
"ALRIGHT!" Both Welf and Lili cheered as they made their way out of the dungeon.
A quick stop at the guild, with Miss Eina fussing over Bell, After all she had also seen how badly hurt he had been. The party was on their way to the hostess, Reeling in almost 75,000 Vials all three flushed with their amazing success went to celebrate. Lili still couldn't believe how much their party raked in. It was unusual for a party of five to bring in more then 40,000 thousand. And yet somehow three of them had almost doubled that. Better yet, Lili was use to getting scraps, having almost an entire third provided to her? unbelievable... Maybe... Maybe she could... Shaking her head Lili decided to forget her troubles. It was too soon and best to enjoy the time she did have.
Shortly the group arrived at the Hostess of Fertility. Looking at the doors, and entering to the boisterous atmosphere. Mia roaring at people here and there, or shoving food into their hands. The group settled near the bar, It wasn't long before a certain grey haired young woman approached.
"Oh Bell..." She said in a sultry tone as she had sneakily approached the boy, once again throwing her arms around his shoulder.
'Miss Syr!?" Bell squeaked. His trade mark blush showing to the world.
"Oh Bell it's awful, just awful!" She mock cried. "Mia made way too many of the deluxe dinners. What are we going to do if we don't sell them? The Hostess could go out of business then I'd be on the street!" She bemoaned. Much to the amusement of the Hostess staff and Mia.
"Uh Miss Syr, Wh-what can I do to help?" Bell said, oblivious to the over exaggeration.
"Well, It's only 3,000 vials. Couldn't you please buy your group all three meals...?" She pouted fake tears at the corner of her eyes.
Bell, who knew it was never ok to make a girl cry, or at least that's what his grandpa use to always say. Looked at Syr, Determination in his eyes.
"Yes Syr, I could never let you down! Three Deluxe Dinners please!" The boy said with a gusto, Slamming 9,000 vials onto the table. Syr immediately grabbing the money and cheering at her "hero" much to the vicious blushing from the boy.
Lili and Welf, both smacking their foreheads at each other, over this stupid display with Mia, Chloe, Anya all chuckling at the antics of Syr. She always seemed to be able to wrap Bell around her finger.
"Right boy, Three Deluxe Dinners coming up!" Mia roared over the hostess joyful atmosphere.
Bell humming to himself completely and utterly unaware of just how easily his was played. As he and his party enjoyed a delicious if not expensive meal. Syr who rushed back over to Bell to continue to tease and play with the young man. Her own thoughts lost as she enjoyed the time she spent with Bell. If only she had seen him as... No matter, She would have the boy sooner or later and she could be patient.
The very next day, Bell was awoken from his slumber to a very excited Tiona. Kicking his door open without much preamble, the beautiful Amazonian rushed in, Jumping onto his bed assuming a sitting position she joyfully cheered at the boy. Bell, having pulled the cover up to his neck couldn't help but squeak at the object of both his admiration and desire. Her amazingly fit and toned body, that tube top barely covering her assets. Face flushed and overwhelmed at the turn of these events. Afterall wasn't it every boys dream to have the girl of your dreams on your bed? Flushing at even thinking that Bell squirmed at the situation.
"Bell Bell! Do you know what day it is!?" Tiona said excitedly. Oblivious to poor Bells embarrassment.
"Uh... M-M-Miss Tiona" Bell lamely stuttered.
"Now now Tiona, don't give the poor boy a heart attack first thing in the morning."
"Uhhh But Tione! its MonsterPhilia festival today!" Tiona pouted towards her sister. Who stood in the doorway amused at both her goofy sister and Bells predicament.
"M-Monsterphilia?" Bell asked, still embarrassed and looking at the two amazing woman who were now in his room. With him basically in his underwear and only a think sheet covering his shame.
"Yeah Bell! It's a festival where they bring a bunch of monsters up from the dungeon and adventurers get to fight them in the colosseum! It's so fun, you get to see a bunch of adventurers show their stuff! Plus all the great food and tons of event they have around. Like arm wrestling and foot races!" Tiona chirped on excitedly bouncing up and down on the poor boys bed.
Bell Who was having a very difficult time not staring at Tiona body as she did so. Managed to stutter out a weak.
"O-oh? I've never heard of it before" His eyes desperately trying to look anywhere but at the beautiful bouncing woman.
"If you want Bell, you can come with me and Tiona. We were planning on going, and I know Tiona has been dying to ask you to come" Tione said amused again from the door. She could tell exactly just what Bell was struggling with, Similar to their training. It seemed the poor boy didn't have much experience with woman, Especially the Amazonian's who had never been particularly modest. In fact it was something that Tione found super endearing. Laughing internally as the tomato faced boy avoided looking at Tiona's now jiggling chest.
The boy was absolutely trying his best to be respectful, and since Tiona was complete unaware of the effect the sisters had on him. It caused no end of humor for her. It was also extremely cute, how hard he tried, again a warmness seem to fill Tione as she watched to poor boy struggle with his...predicament
It was obvious that Tiona was crazy about him, Though with her airheadedness it was often hard to tell just how serious she was. Still, she was happy that they seemed to get along so well, it warmed her heart to see Tiona happy with someone. Oh sure she was super friendly with most of the Loki Familia. But Tione knew that she didn't truly let many in, especially Men. Yet somehow the young boy had a way to knock down her walls. In fact in the last few days the amount of times that Tione had to drag her sister away from the poor boy was staggering. If Tiona had her way she would probably share a room with Bell. Constantly talking about their hero's for hours. Or about adventures that she had on the expeditions the familia had taken. Or convincing him to follow her on any and every whim her doofus of a sister had.
To be honest, even though she herself hadn't been as vocal as her sister. She found herself enjoying the company as well. The three of them talking late into the night, enjoying each others company more than anything. It was pretty refreshing, Not many would try and get close to them anymore. Those that did often had other agendas. Yet Bell? Not many people were as genuine as he was. Let's face it, the boy didn't have a deceptive bone in his body. He wore his emotions on his sleeve for good or bad.
Interrupted from her musing, she almost missed when Bell asked her a question.
"Miss Tione? Are you coming too? it could be alot of fun" A timid and still red faced Bell asked softly.
"of course Bell, Someone has to make sure you and Tiona don't get into trouble" She smirked back at him. Laughing at the boys sudden look of fear towards her excited sister.
Bell, Who had a slight shiver down his back, looked towards the short haired woman. She didn't really know what holding back or moderation was... Hopefully he wouldn't be in too much trouble... He hoped...
Yet his thoughts were completely interrupted as Tiona still bouncing in her excitement grabbed Bell arm, dragging the poor boy out of his bed. Only for her to go beet red for the first time. Bell was only in his underwear. She had kinda forgotten that she had woken him up. Not to mention the poor boy had been a bit too stimulated over her bouncing antics. Which caused his...Argonaut to stand at attention.
Bell, who couldn't believe what happened looked back and forth to the two stunned amazon's. Both of which were red as well noticing his distinct lack of clothing and issue. Tione laughing quietly and looking away. Tiona staring in a dazed manor, before rubbing the back of her head at what she caused.
Bell could help but squeal "AWWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
Meanwhile, While Bell was struggling in his current predicament Loki, the ever flirtatious goddess and Ais were in a meeting. Sitting at a table, wine in front of her as she stared at her opposite. Loki's face in an unusually stern and serious expression.
"So Freya, What are you up to this time? Why have you called me out here?" Loki said, gaze never wavering as the goddess of the number one Familia stood in front of her. A hulking and powerful figure behind her. King Ottar, Orario's one and only level seven.
"Did some Familia's kid catch your eye? And now you want to go after them don't you" Loki huffed in exasperation.
"you stupid sex crazed goddess. You do nothing but cause conflict don't you..."
Freya's smirk was her only response, as she gazed at her Rival.
"So who's the poor soul you're after?" Loki who hated that smirk said. Anger on her tone as she waited for a response.
Freya, who almost looked like she was going to answer, seemed to have her gazer elsewhere. Still slowly she spoke, as if seeing the person she desired.
"He's weak, and cries over tiny matters. Untrained and unskilled, a failure if anything and a loser at best... Not to mention easily embarrassed..." Freya said in a emotionless tone.
Loki now frowning at the goddess of beauty. Wait shit, she was actually going after someone new? This couldn't be good. Freya caused unparrell amounts of problems when she desired someone.
"Huh?"
Yet before she could continue she was interrupted by Freya. For the first time during the meeting her voice no longer emotionless. Instead a fire seem to roar behind her purple eyes as she gazed back towards Loki. A perverted if not sinister smile slowly filling Freya's beautiful face.
"But he's so pretty... He was almost transparent... A color I've never seen before. It was really just a coincidence that I found him. He just happened to pass through my vision..." She said ominously.
"I have to have him... Loki, when the time comes don't stand in my way." Freya said, with a delirious look on her face. One that Loki in all the millennia that they had been together had never seen.
"He's with someone else. For now, I'm patient. The time will come when he's mine..." Abruptly she stood shocking both Ais and Loki at the sudden shift.
"Some business has come up. We shall meet again Loki..." Freya said, leaving at once and so quickly that Loki was at a loss at what just happened.
Ais who had been silently watching was confused on the concerned look on Loki's face.
"goddess?"
"Ais-tan, Keep this between us for now, I'm not sure what exactly Freya's intention was or is. Why she called this meeting, but what ever she is planning... I don't trust her.." Loki said, her thoughts racing.
Could it be Bell that she's after? Loki wasn't sure, there were so many possible children in Orario. Freya could be after any one of them, Yet somehow Loki had a pit in her stomach at the conversation they had just had. She couldn't be sure, but it almost seemed like a declaration of war. Freya saying that she could keep Bell for now, but when Freya wanted him she would come and the Loki Familia should give him up. Angry at just the thought, Loki seethed... Freya would never get her little rabbit. Not unless she was banished back to the heavens. If Freya wanted to play hardball, They could as well...
At that very moment Freya had decided, She had been unsure until seeing Loki. Yet now nothing could turn her from this path. She would see to Bells growth, until he was worthy to be by her side. Then she would take him, Slowly she strolled through the various cages all around. Her gaze falling on the monsters all around... until she approached one she thought would be best. A massive ape, an irregular silver back, almost double the size of a normal one. Ganesha's prize catch for the Arena fighting going above.
"Yes... You will be nicely. After all I intend to see him grow for me. Go seek him" Her purple gaze penetrating the monsters will. Her hand slowly petting the creature...
"Go after my Bell, make him strong..." she murmured.
Bell, Tiona and Tione were happily running through the festival. Well maybe less running and being pulled along by Tiona with Tione slightly laughing at the situation. He was dressed in his regular clothes, though he had on his gauntlets. Especially since Tione had mentioned to him, that he should probably bring them. Afterall knowing Tiona she was going to sign him or them up for do some fighting. Though Both Amazonian's had decided to leave their weapons behind.
Being as strong as they were it wouldn't of been much of a challenge for them to fight any of the monsters the Ganesha familia found. It would be much more of a challenge this way. Using their bare fists and showing just what a first class could do.
Tiona having Finally stopped at a food stand excitedly raising her hands in the air looked towards her group.
"Bell Bell! This guy sells the best potato snack ever lets-Huh?" The short hair amazon turned looking towards the arena as the sounds of shouts and screams started to come.
All at once a massive crowd rushed away from the arena in a panicked screams and shouting causing more and more to flee in terror.
"THERE LOOSE!! THE MONSTERS EVERYONE RUNNNNN!" A young woman screamed running from the entrance.
"Tione!" Tiona shouted as she darted into the fray, it was an adventurers job to protect to the citizens of Orario.
"Bell, stay here. Some of the monsters that the Ganesha Familia have are in the level two and three range. You can't help and I don't want to see you hurt. Take shelter and we will be back shortly" Tione said. Gazing at the boy who was a little stunned. Ensuring he understood what she had said she bolted after her sister. Fists smashing into some king of tiger monster Bell had never seen before. instantly the creature puffed into the smoke. Wow she had done that with just her bare hands...
Bell who was a little shocked at the turn of events felt helpless all of sudden. If he wasn't such a weakling he could help the two woman who meant so much to him. His self pity slowly disappearing as he saw various people stumbling and falling. Well if he couldn't help destroy the monsters at least he could help everyone around him. Noticing something dangerous he had decided.
Bell Running into the crowd to pick up a young girl and boy who were about to be trampled. Rushing them to a panicked and screaming woman calling two names. Only for her to burst into tears and thanks as the White haired boy had saved them. Bell then assisting numerous people from being trampled or injured and over all doing his best to help with the unruly crowd.
At least he was until a massive fist smashed through part of the Arena wall. Stone and rock falling everywhere at the force of the blow. His gaze slowly filling as he looked at what happened. A Hulking mass of muscle, White fur, Red eyes with massive linked chains being dragged on the ground. It was a monster, One that Bell hadn't seen before, yet it was obvious that it was dangerous. Even more that it was a threat to the people.
"Wha-What is that!?" Someone fearfully yelled. As the monster approached. Bell getting a better look at it saw... No was it armored? And it had some kind of face guard. Oh No... It was a monster and all these people they didn't stand a chance. He had to do something.
As if reading his thoughts the monster Roared again its howl causing more chaos from the people all around. Until its beady red eyes locked onto Bell. It's mouth snarling as it saw its prey. Bell reacted before his mind caught up. Yelling at the monster
"Hey! You stupid APE! Come get some" Bell yelled in defiance. Hoping to get the lumbering creature to ignore all the people around it and focus on him. It worked, of course as the monster leaped in mighty bound at Bell.
The white hair boy, who saw the monsters jump had no choice to but rush down the nearest street. Leading it away from the Arena and anyone else it could hurt. Only barely dodging its earth shattering fall as he ran into an enclosed space. To narrow for the creature to get through. Though the silver back wouldn't be deterred for long. Despite its hulking form, it climbed nimbly up the building, Hurling it self up and over at its prey... He had been told to crush this boy. The monster would stop at nothing to ensure it would be done.
Bell, Who quickly realized in his mad dash that the beast wouldn't be stopped for long. He needed to get it somewhere in the open. Rushing through as the monster slowly gained on him he found himself entering a square. Stopping as he looked at his surroundings. This was his best bet, he thought to himself. Slightly heaving from the exhaustion and adrenalin of being chased by such a creature.
He would make his stand here, There were high walls where the beast wouldn't be able to use it's leap effectively. High windows and no doors except in the alley ways. Which meant that there shouldn't be too many innocent people that could get hurt. Turning towards the roaring beast he waited. He had promised himself that he would never again feel helpless like he did against the Minotaur. So what if he didn't know how strong the foe he faced was.
He would stand tall, A member of the Loki Familia. It was time for him to have his adventure...
Else where Tiona and Tione were easily handling the monsters around the Arena. Coming to the aid of Ganesha who had asked every adventurer around to help. Yelling to the crowd that it was important everyone stay safe and sound. Regardless if this would lower his standing.
Making quick work of the foes around they were shortly interrupted by Ais and Loki,
"Tione, Tiona have you heard whats going on?" Loki asked as he approached the two woman. Though never one to miss an opportunity she leacherously reached towards Ais back side. Only for the blonde haired adventurer to grab her hand and pinch it fiercely.
"Ow Ow ow owowwo " loki moaned.
"Goddess? Ais? You were caught up on this too? A whole bunch of monsters escaped" Tione said briefly.
"Yeah Yeah, and we were having so much fun with Bell... Stupid monsters. Stupid everything" Tiona moaned at their misfortune.
Ais never once to mix alot of words simply tilted her head as she looked around for Bell her newest Familia member.
"hmmmmmm..." She murmured.
"Oh He's not here" Tione said. "With the strength of some of these monsters we told him to stay back. We didn't want him to get hurt, some of these monsters are alot stronger then him".
"Poor Bell" Tiona whined..
Loki who was a little concerned about Bell, suddenly had a cold feeling enter her chest. Freya... She wouldn't? Would she? No it couldn't... And yet this would be just like her. Using the chaos around to do something dangerous. To try and steal her Bell... But she wasn't sure, she needed to investigate...
Her thoughts interrupted as two guild members came rushing out huffing and puffing. Seeing the Loki Familia in front of them, they dashed in their direct.
"Sword Princess! Crusher! Jormungand!" They approached. A pink haired human and a brown haired Elf. Both recognized by the Loki Familia even if it wasn't by name.
"What is it?" Loki asked with a little dread.
"Have you guys seen Bell?" Eina cried in worry.
"Bell? He should be outside the Arena safe from all this." Tione said hurriedly "why?"
"It's just... Someone said that a silver back was chasing a white haired adventurer outside the arena. Apparently he had distracted it away from civilians! I-I grew worried since Bell had such unique hair..." Eina said now with real concern.
"FUCK" Loki yelled startling everyone. She hated being right, and this meant that there was more going on then she knew.
'Tiona, Tione save Bell NOW! That's an order. I knew something wasn't fucking right. DAMN her." Loki growled in pure fury. Everyone shocked at how the jovial and unserious god was acting. They had not seen Loki ever act this way.
In a flash, Both Amazon's were gone. Rushing at top speed to save Bell. Sure Ais was far faster, but with two of them Loki knew they could cover a lot more ground.
"Ais your with me, We will clear the monsters here and then go to the holding area. I need to confirm something. Guild Members, I want you to get a runner to the twilight manor. I want my executives here." Loki said grinding her teeth, shaking with barely concealed anger.
"Right" Ais said. Her sword drawn. Green wind swirling around her as she charged at monster. All falling with a single strike. Ais new when her goddess was serious and this was no time to screw around.
Eina and Rose, Both Guild members cowered a bit at the sight. Who would be brave enough to upset the Loki Familia? Both scurrying off to ensure that a runner was sent. Eina's fears adding new found speed to their run. Poor Bell, She mumbled. He wouldn't die would he? She was so worried, Why did he keep getting caught up in these situations.
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The silver back howled. Fist smashing into the stone, just as Bell dodged to the side. His own roar on the lips of his mouth, as he charged in. Just under the the arm, Raising his left fist and using the jutting blade he ran at the creatures leg. His gauntlet causing a brutal slash of blood and sinew to shred as he jumped on the beasts own knee. Shooting his right fist at the creature going for a striking blow to the face. He was stopped, as the monsters mighty fist smashed the poor boy away.
Bell, Gasping for breath as he crumbled through a variety of boxes and crates. Hurrying to his feet, Winded but able to continue. The silver back Screaming in pain and rage due to the long angry slash over its arm. Blood freely falling from it.
Both combatants panting. As the Ape again rushed forward, Both mighty hands raised hurtling towards Bell. Thankfully, Bell was faster, Even better thanks to Tiona and Tione's training he had some experience fighting a foe stronger then him.
Waiting until the last moment Bell dashed forward. Jumping through the legs of the beast as a shattering Boom echoed in the square. Bell not wanting to waste any time jumped on the beast exposed back. Smashing his gauntlets into the meaty unprotected flesh. hearing the sound of a bone breaking, and the Ape stumbling under his powerful combo. Taking a page from the monsters own book, the young adventurer combined his fists together. Holding his hands fingers locked he heaved with all his strength bladed points now rushing towards the monsters neck.
Until a wicked chain smashed into Bell. Throwing him off the beast, as Bell smashed off the hard paved stones. Bouncing stunned as his body slid before lightly smacking into a wall. Stopping his momentum. Gazing towards his foe and worried that a finishing blow might be coming. Be struggled to his feet, Thankfully the Ape had been bad injured by Bells strike. It's plated chest armor dented and falling off with a crash. The ape struggling to straighten its back.
Bell, Cheered at the sight. He was hurt himself, but it looked like his last attack might of broken something important in the creatures back. And Bell? He was a bit battered but still going strong.
Rising Bell took on the initiative. He could do this, He thought spirits soaring at his success. Bell using all his speed charged towards the mighty monster. The Ape again fist rising above its head brought it down in a mighty swing. Only for Bell to summersault over the massive hand. Soaring into the air, Bell Flipped towards the creatures back side again. Landing the boy quickly had his Fists raised in a defensive block as the chains that had caught him again and again were flung at him. Only to shatter harmlessly against his gauntlets. Bracing and betting on shrugging of the blow he was still stunned at just how effective his defense was.
Happy at his fortune the boy darted in again, using his superior speed and the off balance stance of his opponent. The ape had expected the boy to be sent flying and had over compensated, so when the chase met no resistance and shattered the beast found it self flat footed. Bells boxer like stance far more refined from the training he received. Putting his back into blows, his fists lashed out light lightning. Too fast for a normal person to see, and the blows them self sounded almost like thunder. Smashing past the apes defense as it crushed into its now unprotected flesh. Again the sound of breaking bones echo'd across the square first once, then twice as both blows staggered the massive beast.
Jumping with a backflip to avoid the devastating counter attack. The creatures foot crushing the ground sending stones flying in each direction. One even slashing across Bells cheek drawing blood. Bell Who calmly assessed the creature. Noticed that It left arm was a bloody an ruined mess, his first attacked extremely effective. No longer able to use it in attacks as it hung limply at its side. While it hunched in on itself it labored breaths coming in wheezing bellows. He had seriously hurt the beast enough for it to be struggling.
He had all but won, Bell thought to himself. Now to finish this Bell who had remained in his fighting stance once more prepared to charge the creature. Only to hear a new sound? Huh?
"Mommy??? where are you????" cried a little girl who had unassumingly walked into the square. Bell had no idea where she had come from, Only that she was obviously lost. the poor girl couldn't help but to gaze in horror at the monster in front of her. Screaming in primal fear and terror.
The beast, Turning its head to gaze at the new comer, Mindless from its injuries and rage lifted its good fist in a mighty smash intending to crush the new comer. Bell who looked on in fear, rushed forward Darting under the mighty monster and coming through the other side. Just in time to shove the poor girl away praying to his goddess as he did that she would be ok. Only for the fist to crush the boy smashing his body into the unforgiving ground. Striking him with another horrible BOOM.
Tiona, and Tione who had desperately been searching for Bell heard a young girls scream. Both Amazons rushing in that direction after hearing the massive Strike. They had heard the sounds of fighting of course, but with maze like structure of where they were it was almost impossible to figure out where it was coming from. Both dreading what they would find, Worry on their minds they again sprinted off hoping that Bell would be ok. That they wouldn't be too late.
Bells world flipped upside down. For a second he no longer saw the blue sky and was instead back in the dungeon. Staring in horror as the Mintoaur was about to finish him. Only for him to regain focus as another mighty fist fell towards him. Cursing at his lack of focus the boy struggled to move.
Using what little energy he had left he rolled to the side. Only narrowly avoiding death as the strike destroyed the ground beside him. Shaking the boy again rose to his feet. First searching for the little girl, only to see her pulled into a nearby house, the door slamming shut. Relief flooded his body, someone had pulled her safety. He had done it, only for another wheezing roar to return him to the fight at hand.
Bell was hurt, If it wasn't for his fight with the minotaur he wasn't sure he could even stand. But he had experienced this before, He had felt the pain and injured of broken bones and failure. He refused for this to happen again. He refused to fall, and so the young boy stood. His shirt ripped and torn, face bloodied, ribs creaking in pain. Gauntlets again at the ready, He would show this over grown ape just who Bell Cranel was.
Screaming now as he charged the Silver back. Both aware that this was likely to be the last blows of the fight, the injured combatants charged. Bell who ignored his pain waited again for the creatures mighty blow to come. It's massive fist speeding towards his protesting and injured body. Only the boy to do something so unlikely. Taking inspiration from watching how the amazon's had finished the minotaur Bell decided to to use the creatures attack against itself.
Leaping at the fist feeling the powerful strike as it whizzed below him. Breathing calmly despite the paint, Bell used its powerful limb as a ramp to continue his charge. The Ape too slow to react especially with its injuries as Bells gauntlet covered Fist rocketed at its head. A resounding smash being heard as Bells blow crushed the creatures skull. At once Black mist poured everywhere and Bell felt himself falling.
Landing in a heap on the ground the Boy shakily stood. Staring at a massive monster crystal almost the size of his head. Bell amazed at his triumph, fists raised and head held high he yelled, He yelled strong and loud. He'd done it. He had defeated a terrible foe. He had been a Hero.
So lost in his triumph he hadn't noticed cheers slowly at first and gaining in volume and enthusiasm. He didn't notice the closed windows being slammed open as citizens of Orario cheered at the amazing display they had seen. A young boy as small as he was stood up to a monstrous Foe. All of them had been cowering in fear and scared out of their minds. Yet They watched hidden behind shutters and doors as the young adventurer fought with valor and bravery. It have moved them, impressed them, and filled them with awe. How could someone so little tackle such a monster? and yet despite all odds he had. So they cheered and cheered.
As people poured out of the buildings around him singing his praise, Shouting and clapping. A little girl almost loudest of all, Bell stood stunned. His gaze taking in all the people supporting him and amazed by him. Never before had the boy felt the way he had. Warmth filling him to the brim as his gaze went around.
Grandpa he thought to himself. He had done it. He had proven that he was a Hero to the people of Orario. But even more important he had proven it to himself.