Why no one review the last chapter? Anyway, here is the new one, and it too will mention hard subjects, but I hope you'll all enjoy it. Please leave REVIEWS!

The plan I have been thinking about at the beginning was Eina and Bell would develop a quick romantic relationship but due to them both never having any experience it would be a short relationship but it would help them grow.


Bell slowly opened his eyes, he let out a soft groan as the ray of sunlight assaulted his vision. 'I must have passed out.' He thought as he looked to his left and saw his cloths and the Ring on the stand. he looked to his right and saw that he had a guest. Naza was asleep, her head resting on his bed as she was resting on a chair.

'How long have I been out?'

Bell was about to gently speak to wake his friend up, but he saw that she was lightly snoring which brought a smile to his face.

'I'm sorry that Miach didn't return your feelings.' Bell thought as he gently ran his hand over her head in a caring fashion, brushing some of her hair off her face he looked at her ears. Bell did have a weakness for these animal eared people, he thought it was the ears, and if he was honest, that weakness was more in line with a curiosity if anything else. Deciding to go for it regardless of the outcome he used his right hand to cress and rub her left ear. 'wow~ they're so soft and furry~' Bell thought as he had a minor blush dust his cheeks as his eye glossed over.

"Pervert." Naza said as she looked up at him, his hand still on her ear. Bell for whatever it meant for the moment did blush a different shade, but his hand refused to leave.

"I-I can't help it! I've always wanted to feel them." Bell could only say with no shame whatsoever, his hand still on her head.

"You really are just like every other man. What kind of person deliberately touches a woman's ears with no hesitation at all?" Naza said, the teasing back and forth lightning the mood.

"W-well if you were interested I guess I could have taken responsibility." Bell said with a light tone scratching his head.

"Quite nobel of you." Naza said before she and bell could only laugh at their shenanigans. Then Naza simply hugged Bell, "you had us all worried there for a moment."

"I'm sorry, how long have I been out?"

"Since yesterday when Cassandra and the Loki Familia brought you up from the Dungeon, the reports of a Silver Rhino had the Guild order a sweep of the Dungeon down to lvl 17 for a search and destroy mission."

"I'm pretty sure that this and that Minotaur attack are related."

"Miach wanted to talk to you after you got up."

I see.. where is everyone else?"

"They are all here, we all agreed to take another day off in light of the Dungeon incidents."

"Is Cassandra ok?"

"Yes, she's fine, though Daphne isn't letting her out of her sight. Speaking of, she took Daphne off to the markets too buy some supply's as the money you got from the Rhino was around 200,000 Valis."

"Nice to see my suffering and pain are for the good of the Familia." Bell said in a flat and sarcastic tone to which Naza simply agreed to in a light snort and a gentile smile.

"Cassandra also said that she asked you to tell us something important while they are gone." At the mention of that Naza saw the expressions Bell made.

"What's wrong?"

"She wants me to tell you all that now?" He said in surprise to which he got a response from Naza to which he said to head down to the Kitchen and have Miach and Lili there. Minus Hestia.

As Bell was alone getting dressed, he thought about what Cassandra told him, it still shook him to his core, it made him sick as her words played in his mind along with the images that he could only barely think of.

'Why does Cassandra want me to tell them this now? Is this future battle happing sooner then we think? Or is this to be said and over with?' Bell though as he was finally dressed, and he walked down to the kitchen. On his way he ran into their new "tenant "

"Lady Hestia, fancy seeing you here." He said as she was about to walk down to the kitchen as the Women's rooms are on the third floor.

"Ahh Hello, are you doing better?"

Yes, I have recovered from my injuries, thank you for your worries."

"I was just about to go down and get some food as I'm starving!" She said, but Bell didn't want her in on what he was about to say to his friends and Familia as it was a personal matter in the extreme, so he came up with an Idea.

"Ahh about that, I have a favor to ask of you. Please wait here a moment. He said as he went back to his room and cane out with a money sack fat from Valis.

"Instead of eating here, could I ask you to go into the market and pick me up some fresh fruits? Any kind will do, but I would like two bags full of varying kinds. Of course, you can use that to go eat out first. I would recommend the Hostess of fertility, I know them very well and they have excellent food, tell them Bell sent you and they'll give you a nice discount. And of course, for your troubles and my apology for raining in on your plans, you can keep what ever money is left for yourself." He said as she quickly agreed, having got her at the eat out part and she took the sack and ran down yelling she'll be back later too the rest.

As Bell walked down the stairs Miach was the first to speak.

"I had believed that Hestia was going to join us?"

"I had asked her to go run some errands for me and gave her money for them and lunch, What Cassandra wanted me to tell you all MUST be for you three only." Bell said as he took a seat right in front of Miach putting his head into his right hand having a worried look, which got Lili and Naza to sit down in worry.

"Cassandra asked me to go with her into the Dungeon last morning, because she wanted to talk to me about something. As you two already know sans you Lili, Cassandra says she can see the future, to her dismay Daphne hasn't believed her on them."

"I've never been much to believe them either, though I will admit, I've only ever heard her speak of one once and I brushed it off." Naza said.

"Well I believe her, though she has told me her visions come in flashes and sometimes glimpse that aren't clear nor in order, nor does she truly know when they will happen. BUT she told me that she had one of our Familia which will soon be in a battle, what this battle is she doesn't know, nor does she know when it will happen, but she is certain it will be soon."

"Well if lady Cassandra isn't sure, can you say for an absolute certain Master Bell that you believe her?" Lili asked a fair question.

"I have no reason to trust her on them nor do I have a reason to not trust her if she is right. But I trust her because she is my friend a member of our Familia, and I also trust her because I'll never forget that look on her face." Bell said looking down at the table getting worried looks from the three.

"She told me that in this battle Daphne will play a huge roll in it, and if we don't know their story, our enemy's will use her against us. Miach.. what state were they in when you first found them?"

"They had a few bruises and some old cuts, their cloths were a bit worn as well, but honestly, I thought they had just came back from the Dungeon so I offered them some potions, Cassandra asked if they could come to the pharmacy and the rest is history.. why?"

Taking a sigh Bell began.

"I assume Cassandra and or Daphne told you how they "Joined" Apollo famila? Bell asked Naza and Miach to which they nodded.

"What they most likely didn't tell you was that the Commander of Apollo, Hyakinthos Clio personally lead the hunt for the two, Cassandra told me that Clio asked Apollo to lead it personally because he was "in love" and obsessed with Daphne." He said getting shocked looks from them and disgusted looks from Lili and Naza.

"After they finally gave up and joined, Cassandra told me that on the sixth month she noticed Daphne had a bruised lip, to which Daphne told her it was a training injury and she believed her…. But.. She told me she could never forget the look in her eyes.""Bell! Please tell me this isn't going where we fear!" Miach said getting up from his seat and slamming his hands on the table, Naza and Lili could only stare at Bell the hope and fear in their eyes as they too knew what Bell was implying. Bell ignored them as he couldn't look them in the eyes, so he just continued.

"Two weeks later Cassandra found Daphne, barely able to walk.. She thought that this was a training accident, so she took Daphne to the baths… and that's when she saw it, the bruises on her back, arm's and her legs. But the worst was the.. Dried Blood around her, her." Bell couldn't even continue as he only but his head in his hands, confirming the fears of what the three thought. Naza was shaking in fury and barely holding back tears, where as Lili could only cover her face with her hands as she cried. Miach was shaken in anger as he balled his fists white.

"The worst part is that Cassandra blames herself for this as Daphne kept rejecting his advances, but when Clio threatened to rape Cassandra that's when Daphne gave in. Cassandra told me she over heard Clio thank Apollo personally saying that he wanted to thank Apollo for the new "toy" and how he took sick pleasure in hurting her and trying to break her. Yes, Apollo knew what was going on and he let it happen. Cassandra later went to Apollo and begged with everything she had to ask him to let the two of them go, but he wouldn't move from his stance, worse still was right in the middle Cassandra told me Clio walked into the conversation and became part of it. He talked Apollo into letting them go saying, "It would be good to let them have a taste of freedom, only for us to bring them back and tear it away from them." To which Apollo laughed and agreed to.. but at a price, that last night both Apollo and Clio raped Cassandra. It was the price she had to give to escape from them. She wanted me to tell you all this without Daphne knowing. Also, she wanted me to be sure that each and every one of us knows this, she also want's me to tell you that Daphne doesn't know how Cassandra got them out of Apollo Familia and that she can never know. Miach found them just a short while after they left the Familia." Bell finished his talk with them. Near silence was around the place, aside form a few sobs.

"How can they do that!" Naza asked enraged by what she heard.

"What do we do about this?" Lili asked.

"Well I have a thought. I believe that her visions will involve us fighting Apollo Familia, why else would Cassandra say that Daphne would play a huge roll against us if were not prepared? It's the only thought and possibility that makes the most sense right now."

"Then that means Apollo and them are going to go after Daphne and Cassandra soon.. AND THEY LEFT BY THEM SELVES!?" Naza said then screamed in horror at what she thought, Lili and Miach nearly joining but bell simply defused that thought.

"Regardless of what ever happens I'll die before I let Apollo or Clio lay their evil hands on either of them." Getting nods of agreement.

"Guys, Cassandra asked me to tell you this, but I don't know how we should let Daphne know." Bell said. But before they could respond further the door opened and in walked Cassandra and Daphne.

"were home." Daphne said, noticing the red eyes of Naza and Lili.

"What's wrong!?"

"It's nothing Daphne, Naza asked Lili to help with preparing some food for later, and some of them required diced onions." Bell said taking the lead for them to which the two women nodded.

"Well hopefully they'll taste good, glad to see your up Bell." Cassandra said as Daphne walked up to their shared room, Cassandra was about to follow her when Bell put his hand on her right shoulder and simply nodded with a mournful look, letting her know he had told them.

Cassandra in turn gave a forlorn and sad smile to the three as she simply walked up the stairs. The rest of the day went on with little interaction from the whole Familia, Hestia was gone most of the day but that was fine as no one really had the mood to interact much. However, Miach had said that the next payment was nearing, and they had plenty of money for the rent this month which was some good news for the Familia that really needed it. However, Miach also said that the Payment would leave the Familia low on funds, However the Familia agreed to take a week-long break from Dungeon crawling and try and make money other ways. They also agreed to go ahead and start earning said finances before the rent was due just in case.


"Miach, Naza, Thanks to Hestia, I have all that I need to make some Elixirs and I promised you both I would show you how they are made. At his words he saw some glow and excitement from the two of them which was exactly what he had hoped would come. He thought about asking if things were still serious between the two, but he decided against it as a lack of better judgment.

"I'll take your expressions as a yes!" Bell said as they walked to the basement.

"Sometimes I forget we buried bodies here." Bell said nonchalantly as he walked into the basement, Naza and Miach stopping right behind him in shock at what he said.

"Alright. The Elixirs are like potion drinks, but they have an instantaneous effect similar to Potions, but as said before it is faster to use then Potions; however, they are just fruit drinks, what gives them their power is Lucian magic. Let's get started, first I'll show you how to mix the beverage known as Soda with the fruits. We'll also need to make a few of them carbonated."

Bell spent the next two hours showing, teaching and explaining to his Capitan and god how to make Lucian Elixirs, they made three versions, drinks, healing and stamina. Bell told the two that they could sell the sodas and he truly believed that they could fetch a popular market and coin. But Bell also made sure that the elixir's were for the Familia only. And in extreme emergencies he would only allow them to be sold if there was no other choice, as he didn't want there to be an explosion in demand and he also didn't want to be "Magic cattle" to which the two agreed to in understanding and would make sure to explain to the Familia. It was nearing dusk, and everyone sat at the table sans Hestia who was passed out in her room, most would give subtle glances to Daphne and Cassandra but for the most part it was quiet with the tension, to which Daphne commented on.

"What's with the doom and gloom quietness?"

"Pay them no mind Daphne, they're just disappointed a bit that I made such an embargo on the healing elixirs. Honestly, you'd think everyone would be happy with selling the drink versions." Bell said in a perfect tone of lies and a way out as he brought supper to the table. He hated it, but he and everyone else agreed that they would let Daphne know later. They knew it wasn't going to be an easy thing, let alone how that would affect the trust and friendship between her and Cassandra. sure, he knew that eventually it would change quick if and when Daphne knew what Cassandra did to free them, but he just couldn't think of the "right time" to let her know, plus he still didn't feel like he had the right to tell them the reality of their time at Apollo but that was just lingering tension. But he also knew that the sooner she knew the better it would be for everyone, especially if this big fight is going to happen soon, but he thought 'Not today'.

Bell quickly added a new subject to the table.

"If you don't mind Naza, could you and Lili go to the market tomorrow and see how much we can get from the sodas?"

"Lili doesn't mind if Lady Naza doesn't."

"Not at all."

"Then that settles it then, I'll let you two choose the prices, I think I'll head to the hostess tomorrow and earn some money there."

"And I would like to ask you two to help me make some potions and other things for the store tomorrow as well please." Miach ordered Daphne and Cassandra to which they both nodded.

"Speaking of these plans reminded me, Everyone, I believe that the Minotaur and Silver Rhino were no mere chance encounters. I believe they both were done by a goddess."

"Miach!" Naza said in shock at the implementation of what he was saying but Miach ignored her.

"And Bell is the target."

"I had figured they were not mere chance or coincidence. But why?" Bell asked calmly.

"You have gained her interest, and there is NOTHING more dangerous in this city then getting the attention of her."

"And her is?" Bell asked

"Freya."

The next day

After Miach explained to Bell and the rest about his last meeting and conversation with Freya everyone agreed to keep an extra eye out, but there was so little they could do against the strongest Familia in Orario. Plus, all this was pure speculation, and little added up, but that didn't mean they were going to ignore her interest in Bell. But for now there were other things that were of more concern, but he pushed all that away as he entered the Hostess and Ryuu and Lunor were there to greet him.

"Hello Caelum." Ryuu said being the first to respond to his presence.

"Hi Ryuu, Lunor! Where is Mia?"

"She's outback getting things from the shed along with the rest." Lunor said in turn.

"Thank you."

"Mia." Bell responded as he exited out the back door.

"Bell! Glad you're here! I have a favor to ask."

"Oh?"

"May is sick today and Syr is nursing her right now, so we're short on staff, I would really appreciate it if you could fill in for May today?" Mia asked bowing her head and clasping her hands.

"I don't mind, in fact that was the reason I came here, I was going to ask if you'd let me work here for the day as I need to get some money for my Familia."

"I suppose you'd need a break after that silver Rhino incident."

"Word travels horrifyingly fast here."

"You have no idea, common I could use a hand with the crates here please."


Bell helped get things prepared for opening as that was only ten minutes away, Bell was already heating up the pots and with the help of Chole and Ryu he had enough foods diced and boiling. After things were prepared and a small rest was given before opening Anya/Arnya asked a question.

"So tell us Nyaa! Your big battle with that Silver Rhino!" She asked as everyone else looked to him for the details.

"If you know about that what don't you know?"

"Common rich boy! The only reason word of that got out was because Loki Familia brought you out of the dungeon and word spread about how you defeated it Nya, but they didn't give specific details." Chole responded.

"Hmm.. no, I don't think I will." Bell responded with a cheeky smile on his face getting agitated looks from all but Ryuu, Mia however simply laughed at his words.

"Quite the tease aren't ya."

Soon after she said that the doors opened with the first customers.

"Welcome!" The staff said getting to work.

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Ais was currently in the second floor dungeon, it was soothing in a way as she wanted to clear her mind for a moment after what she had witnessed in the dungeon.

'How is that possible? Where did he get magic like that? I knew he could do some of those things but to THAT extent? Should I have tried to be a mage? How can I wield magic like that?' Were some of the things that ran through Ais' mind but not only were questions running through her mind no. Vengeance and jealousy were equally paramount on her mind. She wanted to know where Bell got his power so she in turn could use it herself, she HAD to have it! She HAD to defeat the one eyed black dragon and save her mother! She never saw herself as a hero type, Hell she never thought about those things, the only thing she desired was power and strength to beat the monster that had taken her mother from her, THAT was her only wish and desire. And with those thoughts festering in her mind she ventured further into the dungeon.

However her muses were stoped as she heard a voice call out to her.

"Ais?"

"Lefiya, what are you doing here?"

"I saw you leave without a word and I was wondering if you were ok?"

"I'm fine Lefiya." Was her sharp reply. However Lefiya had a face of conflicting emotions as she mustered the words she wanted to ask her for a while now.

"Who is Bell? I saw you and him on the wall before and I saw how you ran to try and help him when that woman said his name."

At this Ais was surprised. But she gave a response.

"I asked if he could teach me some fighting techniques to which he agreed to, we've spared a couple time already." She responded completely oblivious to the look of horror and..defeat in the young Elf's eyes.

"R-really? I-is That so h-haha." She forced as her grip tightened on her staff.

"Do you know what he did?"

"What do you mean?"

"That magic, the ability to summon swords.. do you know what kind of magic that is?"

"..No, I've never heard of something nor seen anything like what he did. But I'm still learning, I could ask Riviera about it."

"I would like that."

"A-Ais why do you care so much?"


The lunch rush had quieted down and the pub was empty cept for one customer. The staff were able to take a breather as the dishes were being quickly done by Lunor and Anya and Bell was out back.

"Welcome! Sit where you like Nya."

".." the person simply did as he was suggested but did not respond.

"So what can I order for you to drink?"

"Water." Was the quick and rude reply to which Chloe ignored due to her tenure as a waitress.

As Chloe went to get the water the guest just got up and walked to the window into the kitchen.

"Allen! It's been a long time" Mia said in a neutral tone as she never did like his attitude.

"Hello Mia." He said to the former captain of Freya Familia.

"Allen?" Anya said surprised.

"Anya." Allen replied to his sister.

"You know him?" The staff minus Mia asked.

"He's my brother." She replied.

"Not anymore." Was the curt reply as he walked into the kitchen only to be blocked by Ryuu.

"Out of the way." He said threateningly, and Ryuu felt a chill run down as she was only a lvl 3 and he was a lvl 6 and the fastest man in Orario. However Mia stepped in between the two and the two Lvl 6' stood unflinching.

"You don't talk to my girls like that!" She said in an intimidating tone but Allen did not flinch.

"My goddess has asked for the girl. And she will be brought to her." He said matter factly and was about to go for his sword but Mia was was quick in her own right and gripped his hand to stop him.

This nearly enraged Allen but he had a viscous smile on his face.

"If you interfere it will be seen as an attack on Freya Familia, I would hate to see what would become of your "precious" girls." This time Mia hit him in the face sending him back as the staff began to get into a fighting stance.

"Y-YOU DARE!" Allen screamed as ten Freya Familia members came storming in, these were high levels none were under level 5 and the staff knew it.

"You can't beat all of us, We will fulfill Freya's orders!"

"ENOUGH!" Anya said.

"I'll go with you." Anya simply said.

"Anya!" Chloe and Lunor said in worry and some horror. But the cat Ignored and simply walked to the Freya members.

"Let's Go See Frey-" Anya didn't finish her word as Allen smacked her hard on her left face knocking her down and drawing a bit of blood. The staff were shocked and horrified stiff.

"DON'T DARE SOIL HER NAME WITH YOUR VOICE!" Allen screamed as he grabbed her by the hair and began to walk. His screaming brought them out of their stupor and they drew weapons and the Freya Familia members reacted and all side were about to charge.

"Deal with all who oppose Frey-" This Time It was Allen to stop shocked. In fact everyone there were shocked in place by what they saw.

'SHING' a Sound they never heard and before their eyes they saw swords and daggers floating and spinning around the Freya Familia members. Allen himself had what looked to be ten weapons of varying sizes floating with an intimidating sound, inches from his body. There was also a certain majesty as Diamonds Floated in the air as well and the sound was in a sense beautiful.

"Let Anya go." They heard a voice. A commanding voice that demanded respect and had an authority to it. They all looked to see who said it and saw Bell, walking calmly but a fire in his eyes full of anger.

"A-who are you?" One Familia member asked but he was ignored. All of Bell's attention was on Anya and Allen.

"I said, Let. Anya. Go." He said anger laced his voice. Allen himself was surprised as well but quickly recovered.

"This is a Familia matter stay out of this." His pride still staying firm.

"Anya is not a member of any Familia. What this is, it's nothing short of Kidnapping. Let her go or die." Bell said calmly and cooly shocking a couple of His friends.

"Try it." Was all Allen said. And with those words Bell shot his right hand out and the entire Pub was full of floating weapons.

"My~~ this is quite the beautiful sight." A voice alluring and Sensual spoke. And in came Freya.

"goddess Freya I assume?" Bell asked only for an aura of pure hatred and anger filled the air. It brought everyone to their knees except for Freya, Mia, Bell, Allen and Anya who was Stil on the ground.

"YOU DARE SPEAK LIKE THAT TO OUR GODDESS?!" Only for Bell to hitch an eyebrow, this didn't go unnoticed by Freya as she simply giggled and and put her arm on Ortarls chest.

"Calm Otarl. It's quite the welcome and pleasant surprise for me." She said as the king calmed down just as quickly as he angered.

"So what is this about?" She asked admiring the collection of swords and daggers Bell had.

"This boy is interfering with your orders." Allen simply said.

"Your Animal here is attempting to kidnap my co worker and friend." Bell responded with equal malice.

"I assume they said this is a Familia matter?"

"I never knew Freya Familia did Kidnapping as a past time."

"My dear child, this is not kidnapping, these two are Siblings, I was curious as to the relationship between the two as Allen never really speaks about her. I was curious so I asked him to bring her to me."

"And yet here you are coming to us." He said as he looked to Allen who still had Anya in his grip.

"Let her go." Bell said his voice full of authority moving the summoned weapons to poke his vitals.

"Let her go Allen. It's rude to ignore the orders of Royalty." Freya commanded and said shocking or surprising all who were present. When he finally did Bell was quick to help her up.

"Put your weapons away." She also orders to which her Familia did without question. Once Bell saw this he to called back his own, vanishing in brilliance.

"That's actually quite the beautiful display of Magic."

"What do you want with Anya." Bell said bluntly ignoring the growls of Otarl and Allen.

"It would appear that no longer matters." She said smugly as Bell did not like this one bit.

"So you send your rabid mongrals to harass and beat women? Not what I expected from the goddess of Sex and War." Bell responded.

"There's many things you can expect from Board gods."

"Oh believe me, I know." Bell only responded as she turned around and left.

"We're leaving." Freya simply said as she took out two large sacks of Valis and handed them to Bell. For the trouble we caused."

Only for Bell to toss them on the floor with a sickening look.

"You have your Familia come here to not only attack and threaten us but to kidnap one of us as well, and you think our forgiveness can be bought?!" Bell said as he tossed the bags at her feet spilling all over the ground. This got Allen to nearly lose it. Being the fastest man in Orario he drew his sword out and was going for Bells head before anyone could see him move, sans Mia, Otarl, Freya and Bell.

However the next thing they knew Allen's blade was blocked inches from Bells Jugular by a simple knife floating in the air. Allen however has four aimed at him half an inch from vitals. Bell, he just had his arms crossed and looked ready to kill him with extreme prejudice.

"Freya, I would suggest you keep a tighter leash on your rabid animal." He said Calmly, his voice clearly opposite of his mood.

"Indeed. Come Allen." And with that the Freya Familia left without another word however Freya was sure to be the last one to leave as she turned and gave a curtsy. "It's rude to not address someone of Royalty like yourself without a proper curtsy is it not?" She replied before leaving. Only when they left did Bell call back his own.

Turning around he walked to the kitchen and grabbed a new hand towel and wrapped it around ice, he walked to the table Anya was sitting at and he placed it on her face.

"You have quite the shitty brother." Bell said getting a laugh from Anya which was contagious as Bell returned it as did the rest except for Ryu.

"I don't think we'll be seeing them here again soon." Bell said as he got up.

"So what was all that..your Majesty?" Mia asked with a mix of seriousness and teasing as the two cats now had a laser like focus solely on him. A mischievous look to them.

"Nothing that matters anymore." Bell simply said as he went back into the kitchen. However among the bear fight the Pub almost got into that lone customer was completely forgotten as he was left to his own surprised musings.

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