Hey everyone. Hope you all had a good week or so.

I am working on the rewrites on the one-shots and will be placed in one compilation. I am doing this as a way to make space for my stories, just so everything looks more organized.

Plus, after I am done with this story, I will take another hiatus to think about how to write the next big story and we will see how that goes.

Until then, hope you all enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Danmachi, nor the characters

Chapter 18: Planning and Movement
Bell and Ryuu sat across from each other in a private booth, in the House of Fertility. Ryuu began to explain the situation to him about a girl that was taken away from the family.

"So, we basically have a man who couldn't help himself and ended up his daughter being sold to this rich man in a casino. Is that what I can put together?" Bell drank the cup of mead.

She nodded, "I went to scout the location and it looks like any other casino, just two days ago."

Bell nodded "Fair enough. So how do you want to do this?"

Ryuu swirled her cup and responded "I was thinking of having Syr come along, while I disguise as a man-"

Bell interrupted her "How about if you were to wear a dress, just so both of us can go there together as a date?"

"Huh?"

He smiled and held her hand. "How about if you dress up nicely, while we look around, gain trust in the person who took the girl and rescue her?"

She blushed a bit "But….are you sure?"

"Yeah. You would look great in a dress. I already saw you in a dress once. It would be nice to see it again."

"I don't know…I'm not what they call 'elegant' in any circles."

"Planning to rescue someone?" They turned to see Syr with a smile on her face, then served them some sandwiches.

Bell took a sandwich and took a bite. "Yes. I was thinking of having Ryuu go with me as a date, while we look for the girl that was kidnapped. Her name is Anna Klaus."

Syr smiled "Well, maybe I could help out as well. I could figure out and persuade others to get their trust as well."

Bell smiled in agreement "That would be great. Just have to figure out if you are going solo or…"

Syr's smile widened "Make it a three way date."

Ryuu was in surprise hearing this "A….three way?"

Syr nodded "Think about it. If the person has more than one date, it would show more riches on them. That would attract the person of interest."

Bell chuckled, "Well…if you think that is a great idea, we will do it."

She smiled and clapped her hands together "Great! Now, how about we find you, Ryuu, a beautiful dress~"

Ryuu's hand was grabbed and she was dragged elsewhere. "Hey, wait!"

Bell decided to tag along, much to his amusement watching all of it.

Chloe heard what was going on and had a sly smirk "Fufufu. I will keep an eye on my butt, mew~"

Entertainment District
She sighed and placed her items away. Another customer would be sleeping better and was glad it didn't go further than just handholding.

The last two customers assumed touching was a yes, but pointed out, it wasn't the case. Her skill is what saved her a few times and it allowed her to still avoid sleeping with any men.

She missed her friend Haruhime. To her, she sees her as her beauty that would rival a goddess and learned that she was pretty popular. However, it was Aisha that learned the truth of Haruhime, and made her chuckle that both of them had something in common.

The area of being virgins was still there, as neither had any men in bed like that. She promised Aisha that she wouldn't tell Haruhime, and in return, would lend her some of her perfume. It helped attract more customers than ever.

She also learned that Haruhime loved various fairy tales and legendary stories of heroes saving damsel in distress. However, like she does, she doesn't have the optimism she could be saved as she is a prostitute. Prostitutes in tales are seen as nothing but trouble for the hero.

Even Marie admitted to that end, until she disappeared. She wondered if she was saved by her hero, and being with the hero in question. As for Aisha, she was puzzled about it. She assumed that the amazoness was more or less just a bonus of sorts.

She chuckled, knowing that the poor hero might have his hands full on her.

"Marie Ann."

She turned in surprise to see Eli, climbing through the window. "Eli? What are you doing here?!"

He was already in and looked at her "I wanted to see how you are doing?"

She was happy to see him, but wondered why he was inside of the room.

"Don't worry, Marie, I snuck quietly here."

"But why?"

He looked at her "I just wanted to see you." He shook his head on the same question asked, and went over to hug her.

She had a faint blush and hugs back, caressing his back. "You didn't have to."

He nuzzles on more, as his tail wags happily. "But, I wanted to make sure the princess is doing okay."

She giggled "Very well. Just for a while, because I have to take care of things later today." She then noticed Eli stopped hugging and sat on her lap.

"I could tell you an amazing adventure I had with my family and friends."

"Oh, tell me." She was curious about his adventures.

He began to recount the tale of what happened on his journey for days, riding on dragons to deal with the horror of the monsters. How his father was fighting off the monsters and saved the goddess from the monster that trapped her inside.

She listened on and saw how his voice sounded admiration for his father and desire to be that heroic as well. She could tell the young boy desired to be like his father, a hero. She knew he had a long way before reaching it, but had faith he would make it there one day.

Once he was done, he sat in front of her and whispered "I told dad I wanted to save you" he then got closer "He told me it can do it one day."

She smiled sadly, "It will be difficult though." She touched her neck where the device is still there.

He smiled "My dad thinks that buying you would be difficult, but he will help me out rescuing you somehow." He then went up to her and smiled "Plus, as a princess, you should be free from what these bad people are doing to you. And we could live happily ever after."

She chuckled, "You have so much to grow, Eli."

He raised his eyebrow "That's what Uncle Ottarl told me. I hope I can be big like him, one day. He can punch a monster with one hit."

She giggled. She cupped his cheeks and kissed his forehead "I know you will."

His face went red from the kiss, and then felt his blindfold off. He did his best to stare at her.

She saw those red eyes, no pupil. She thought it was two beautiful flames on those eyes. "He is going to grow up to be a handsome young wolf. I do wonder if he still would want me, if I am older." "You know Eli, you would make a beautiful hero."

He looked a little shy. "T-thank you." His tail gave a small wag.

She placed his blindfold back and he sat on her lap. "Do you want to take a small nap?"

He nodded.

Both laid in the bed, as she caresses his hair. She didn't know why she was having these strange feelings for the boy. He is very young, and yet part of her would wait until he is older to offer herself to him.

Few hours passed and Eli left the place. She would pray that those words do come true one day.

Unknown to them both, someone watched them.

Next day
Bell was sitting in a chair, and was more or less dazed. "I think it has been more than an hour? Or was it just thirty minutes?"

"Hey White Hair, meow!"

He turned and smiled to see Anya. "Anya? Day off?"

She nodded "I was browsing around, but I haven't found anything catching, meow."

"I see. I am with Syr and Ryuu."

"Oh. Don't mind if I sit here, meow." She sat on his lap and got comfortable.

"Heh….so, how was your day off?"

She smiled "It was boring, but glad I found mew. I prefer to hang out with my boyfriend, meow." She nuzzled on his cheek, making her purr.

"I don't mind at all." He caresses her back.

After a while, she got up "Let me find something to try on, just to tell me what you think." She went to look for some clothes, much to Bell's amusement.

As Anya went one way, Ryuu and Syr came back with dresses on. Ryuu wore a dark green outfit that was knee length. It showed her bare shoulders. Syr wore a light blue dress with a similar design, but showed some cleavage.

"So what do you think?" Syr asked.

Bell liked it "Looks good." He enjoyed looking at their dresses.

"Two more and we will decide." She dragged the elf with her, much to her dazed and embarrassed look.

Bell shook his head, and noticed that Anya came back. She wore a yellow kimono that reaches up to her thighs, showing her legs. She had a sly smirk. "Like what you see, meow?"

He nodded.

"I will be back for one more~" She then left, while he couldn't help looking at her nice shape butt.

"These girls are going to kill me one day."

He was relaxing for a while, until all three girls came out. They were surprised to see each other, much to Bell's amusement.

"Hey Anya, dressing up for Bell?~" Syr teased.

"Maybe? I want him to tell me which dress looks good on me."

Syr walked over and looked at the dress. It looked nearly elegant. She could have sworn that Anya would have been a princess of sorts, with the yellow dress.

"Makes you look like a princess. Right, love?"

He nodded in agreement "You do."

She smirked "I'm buying it, meow!"

Bell looked at the other two girls and nodded "I do believe that one is perfect."

The girls looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

They took the dress and paid for it. After that, Ryuu and Syr agreed to meet up at the location the next day.

Bell and Anya decided to head over to hang out for a while, involving caressing and kissing. Mostly kissing from Anya.

In a restaurant on the other side of Orario.
Aki and Vittereux were finishing their meal. Both smiled at each other.

"Very delicious food here."

She agreed with him "Yes it was. So….where do we go?"

"Any interesting places you could show me?"

She thought about it and responded "Let's head to the park."

He nodded and both went to the park. The red haired man walked side by side with her, and decided to push a bit further on teasing. He gave a gentle hand hold, making her blush.

They kept walking until they arrived at the location. They sat on a bench and watched some children playing.

"Aren't they wonderful?"

He nodded, but in his mind his thoughts raced "I want to make them fear me. Cut open their throat, while the others cry for help." "They are lively lately."

She giggled and placed her head on his shoulder. "You know, you are an amazing person."

"In what manner am I amazing?"

"Just the way you are helping me. Helping me realize I can be stronger than this. I do thank my friends, but….you seem to understand me."

He smirked, "Happy to help."

She then blushed a bit "So….are you considering staying here longer?"

He looked at her and replied "It seems that I may be stuck longer, as my contact has yet arrived. I am also considering staying here, as once I am done here…..I don't really have anything else going on."

She had a big smile hearing this "That's great! I hope you don't mind meeting my familia one of these days!"

"I don't mind at all. I would love to meet your goddess and your captains personally."

She giggled.

"Yes. I wouldn't mind sending Loki back in Heaven and making Finn eat his own entrails. As for you my kitty cat" He smiled at her "I would give to the others to do whatever they want with you and I wouldn't care."

He chuckled a bit. "It would be nice though."

"It would, just to remind you that they might be a bit….eccentric. But they are good people."

"I do believe you."

Inside of a home
Haruhime was finishing up cleaning up the place and smiled to herself.

Yes, she couldn't go out, due to being recognized. However, the books and chored kept her busy for a while. She was also happy that Bell was in the home, checking up on them. She went to see how Aisha and Bell were doing.

"Ohhh…yes~"

She stopped and blinked. Aisha rarely moans, unless she actually feels good.

"Damn you. Your hands are amazing~"

A part of her was telling her to head to her room. However, a part of her is curious. She slowly sneaked a bit and opened the door quietly.

She was surprised to see Bell massaging Aisha. However, it's her expression that surprised her.

"More!~"

"I am surprised you are getting a proper massage. I'd rather thank Hestia for teaching me." In truth it was his grandfather and a certain goddess of love teaching him.

"Mmm….your large breasted goddess?~"

"Yeah."

"Maybe she could massage me. Bet her hands feel as good as yours~"

"Maybe."

In truth, Aisha already orgasmed a few times, just by his massage and touch. A part of her wanted to grab him and devour him. However, her body felt relaxed yet weak. She couldn't lift her arms up or anything.

"You know…you can have Haruhime here to massage her~"

"I could ask her."

"Good. I like to see her squirm~"

Her face turned red and the idea of her getting a massage. His hands going to her lower back and…

She fainted.

Bell turned and sighed "Oh boy…"

To be continued

A/N: Poor Haruhime, she won't know what will hit her in the future. Or she might enjoy it….who knows.

I would like to say that there were some original plans on some parts, but I rather hold it off in the next chapter which will cover. It involves a group of people and from there…we will see how it goes.

Until then take care, and yes I know it is a short chapter, but not much is going on. This is all preparations for it.

Next Chapter: Bell, Ryuu and Syr head to the Casino, Revis' memory problems, and Apollo's plan. Don't miss it.