Eruda

"Freya you are my twin sister, the only change that I will ever see in you is that you have become strong and a better woman. Mom did not deserve us in the slightest. Our father is proud of who we have become and he actually wants us. We should treasure that thought. We are wanted and loved Freya." That brings a smile of both their faces. "Are you ready to teach me how to swim now. I would love it if it happened before it got dark." They both chuckle and lock arms. Getting closer to the watering hole, Eruda sees Sam already in there and Lium? Wonder what brings them here. Getting to the edge now as Eruda takes strips to her bathing suit as does Freya. Eruda sees that Sam is pissed about something. "Is everything okay here?" Freya hops into the water splashing everyone. Eruda gets a shiver down her back and began to laugh. "Why you little..." Eruda jumps into the water to and realized that she couldn't touch. Freya quickly grabs her sister and pulls her to the edge with a chuckle.

Seeing Freya freak out for nothing, "You didn't let me finish." Holding her sister tightly, "You mean the world to me Freya, I could never be mad at you for long. Also, I know what you did in high school for me." Freya pulls back right then with a puzzled look on her face. "Yeah, you thought that I never noticed, and at first I didn't. It was when I really sat down and started thinking about everything when that light bulb hit my brain.' It was painful to watch, but Eruda knew that is was for the best. "They were scared of going through you, the bullying stopped because of you." Eruda would be forever grateful for what her sister did for her. "I didn't say anything because I saw that you were happy so I just decided to continue with what I was doing." Because Freya did what she did, it made it easy to concentrate on herself and getting herself better. "It had to be your choice to talk to me again. I was not going to create more drama out of nothing." She was not going to cause herself more pain... "With you always being with those friends of yours, I just really didn't feel like it was worth making them argue with you about me. You had to come back to me Freya." Holding her sister's face, wiping her tears away with her thumbs.

'Oh no its fine, I have one already. I am a tailor remember, I make my own clothing." A smile given as they walk in silence for a little while. "So I wanted to apologize for pushing you the other day. I was going through some stuff and I really just needed to get out of there." Thinking about that conversation that Sam and Freya had. "I have been lying to myself. I kept telling myself that everything was fine between us because I really wanted it to be." Freya opens her mouth to say something, but Eruda raises a hand up, "Please just listen." A simple nod from her sister as she continues. "I have thought long and hard about why I was breaking down and I came back with a few things." Placing her hand on Freya's shoulder as she stops walking. "First, I do not like what I do not understand. That conversation that we had with Sam, it bugged me more than you could ever know."  

Getting up from her chair with a smile. "That is not something I can discuss, I will not dishonor the trust that he has put in me. I do suggest though if you want to know, you talk to him as I have. He will need Allies," a voice that was yet to be heard from Eruda. A mix between understanding and wishful thinking that Freyd would at least consider this. Walking toward the door with her head hung a bit low, she starts thinking about that event that was mentioned.

"I have one more thing to add. The reason why I started really believing it fate in general. Not the person, not Morrighan but everything happens for a reason statement. Those wishes that I hung at that event a very long time ago, I wrote what I deemed nearly impossible from the way I was before. Everything that I wrote on those cards came true. More so from the recent events that has transpired. I understand why you feel the way you do about it all, I would like to think that you heard something out of what was spoken..." A sigh, as she opens the door and meets Freya face to face. A smile given, as she walks past her sister. Continuing her day, with a few errands that needed to get done.

"-Think of it naught of possession, but an extra set of hands to help you pick yourself up and carry on.- This is something that Morrighan said to me when I asked about the guild. We are still us, it just maxes out our power that is within us to its fullest capability. I cannot make you believe in fate Freyd, but I can tell you what I've been through since that day that I met her." Turning her eyes to her sister. "Why don't you go collect yourself. I do not want to overwhelm you with information. I know how you can get," Freya wipes her eyes, she was clearly emotional. Eruda knew how much she had wanted to meet Anna and how much they were both looking forward to it once the got out of this game. Eruda was a bit bothered by it, but she knew that Anna was in a better place and from what she was told, Anna wouldn't have it any other way. Freya gets up from her chair glances at Freyd saying "Sorry, I uuh... Need a minute..." Walking out those doors, Eruda waits about a minute when she knew that Freya was gone. Looking to Freyd now with a more serious demeanor.

"I have already told you by getting that flame, that constant burning sensation in my chest, I gained my voice. I have no doubts about anything that I use to, and if I speak on behalf of something that I am passionate about it will either get through or tossed aside but I know that in my heart I said the right thing. It may sound silly, but I am not afraid to speak my mind anymore." Eruda knew that Ruri might be somewhere in this building, but it was not her concern, because she was there when the conversation between her and Raidou took place. "I felt like Raidou was hiding something, some of what he had told me was not adding up and I wanted to know what..." Readjusting in her chair, pulling a leg up, she had shorts under her dress. "I made him angry amongst other things and he told me that he loved me, that he could not involve me with something of extreme measures, he loved me too much to hurt me like that."

Biting her bottom lip as she thought about that day like it just happened yesterday, but it had been weeks. "That was when I knew that I had to keep pushing, but I saw that transformation of his with Jubilex. I was not scared in the slightest and that is when I touched Raidou's face. It was almost like Jubilex felt that extreme set of emotions and acted without command." Those sad, sad eyes of his peering from that goo that shaped his form. "The moment that I touched Raidou, Jubilex tried to latch to me, but fell into a pile a black slimed liquid on the floor instead, it reformed into a slime on the ground next to us. Watching, smiling... It left Raidou speechless. I could tell that Raidou was in so much pain, but also full of so many different mixed emotions. After that we had a very long conversation about some things."

"The point is Freyd, I got through to Raidou and you know how stubborn he can be first hand. I would have not been able to do this without Morrighan's help Freyd. I would have normally been terrified seeing something like from Raidou but I wasn't. Something in me has shifted at a bigger level and I feel it, everyday waiting for something larger that life to happen. I have felt more alive in this game, right now, than I ever have in my entire life. You cannot get that feeling from something that would be evil. It would be an entirely different feeling, more or less the craving of ones death or pure power, but nothing else. I am telling you that I know for sure with every bone in my body and with my heart that Morrighan is not by any means evil. She is on our side Freyd..." A deep breath was given, "If you can't believe in fate herself, then believe in me. You will not regret it, I promise..."

This was about Morrighan, she couldn't help but smile. 'Can I see that paper," holding out a hand, Freya nods and gives her the info that they have come up with. Glancing at this, reading through what they have gathered, "I would like to start by saying I can assure you that Nisa is not a threat to our guild. From what I know she is a direct attack on the Cardinal system for this unjust game." A pause as she sets the page down. Leaning back in her chair as she combs her hair back from her face. "That lily I mentioned to you Freyd, I do have sort of. That burning sensation that I have it a direct connection to that. The moment I took that Lily from her grasp, it burst into flames and that is when this feeling I have started. That dream that you state, I can assure you that it was as real as us sitting here right now." Right then she lifts her right hand, a small blue flame lights within her palm. "Something that you also both need to know is that I have formed a contract with Morrighan, a messenger as she had called you Freyd, we are one in the same like that." Another pause to watch their reaction to such words as she closes her hand into a fist causing the flame to disappear.

"Ghost keeps popping up in your text. We like to think of them as souls, one with a heroic act and a certain courage and strength of thy heart before passing, will live on through Morrighan. I am not sure what it was like for you or our guild mates when meeting with Morrighan if it even occurred for them, but I saw and heard her very clearly. It even went as far as Tuatha," a glance at Freya, "and our sister Anna..." a small breath, "appearing in that same chamber that was holding me back. That blond hair that we keep seeing from Shiina, Anna is able to walk in this world because of Shiina. That is why our father was so distracted that one time by Shiina's transformation because he was seeing Anna. It was the same for you, an extreme event happened, a piece of Morrighan was sent to you Freya to keep you standing."

Reading through more of those notes, trying to correct what was written. "Freya, that conversation that we had about your burnt out flame, I saw that you were unsure at the time. Simply because I did not give you a straight answer. I was shocked, the best way to put it. I forgive you Freya, for everything. What you did, made me stronger. I would have not come into this game if it was not for you Freya. Nothing that I have gained from this would have ever happened. Everything happens for a reason. I whole heartily believe in fate." Eruda could see tears starting to swell up in her sister's eyes. Eruda just smiles.  

"Those dots on the map are most likely Nisahime's soul splits which happened during the Tanabana event. That meteor shower we saw, I couldn't take my eyes off of it. By us, our guild gathering those pieces, those souls. Who knows what will happen. But it is only the strong willed and courageous of hearts that can hold such forms inside, she is here to help, pure and simple. By believing in fate herself and forming a contract, she will give us the strength to get out of this unjust game. Morrighan does not think that Kayaba would let us out any other way. We need every advantage that we can get and this, this is a huge one." Eruda watches their reactions as she find Freya in a shocked state... She couldn't help but smile.  

In the snow, completely out of breath. Eruda was practicing what Kasumi had taught her. Eventually she would get her balance sturdy enough to try this on the ice. Leaning against a tree, head back, eyes closed, as sweat drips down her forehead. Taking a deep inhale with a slow exhale, with her mist coming from her mouth from the cold. It really didn't bother her, she was hot blooded. A chime of her HUD, it was early, wondering who it was. Lifting her head as she sees a message from Freya. "Hmm... I wonder what this is about." Sending a quick message back saying she would be there in a few minutes. She would go back home and take a shower first. 

Hair still damp as she didn't bother brushing it, pushing it out of her face with a hand as she walks into the Firm Anima building. A sun dress worn as her eyes peer at the two sitting at the table. "So what questions do you need to ask me?" Pulling out a chair as the duo's were sitting where her and Raidou usually sat. Eyeing the notes that sat in front of them both as she became curious.

"Seems simple enough," as she walks to where the group had formed next to the boulder. Watching the way her friend moved and the way her feet were positioned, she spreads her feet to the same distance. Toes pointed the same angle, as she rose her hands in the same fashion as well. Watching the attack that Kasumi pushed out she gives a nod as her eyes veer to the boulder. "I can do this," she says with an inhale and a slow exhale as she pulls her right fist back and her left slightly forward. Pushing her right out toward the aimed target now as her other slides back. Upon impact she feels her knuckles crunch. Cringing a bit as she keeps her hand on the large rock for a moment. Opening her mouth like she was going to speak but doesn't as she pulls her hand back slowly. Glaring at the boulder, "What am I doing wrong..." glancing to her friend with a frown as her hand was pulsing... If they didn't heal regularly in this game her hand would have surely been broken.  

ID:201984 | Battle:2+2=4 Miss, Craft:7, Loot:15 Basic Attack vs Boulder -2 EN

Players:
Lium | HP: 40/40 | EN: 20/22 | DMG: 3 (incl. 1 Task Success)
Kasumi | HP: 720/720 | EN: 89/90 | DMG: 23 (incl. 5 Task Success) | MIT: 20 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 4 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
Freyd | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 133/134 (-1) | DMG: 17 (incl. 2 Task Success) | MIT: 78 | ACC: 5 | BH: 55 | LD: 5 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 820/820 | EN: 92/94 | DMG: 5 (incl. 2 Task Success) | MIT: 179 | BH: 45 | BRN: 56 | BRN IMMUNE | FL. AURA: 16 | FL. THRN: 8 | REC: 8 | TAUNT | THRNS: 72

Enemy:
Boulder | HP: 35/75 | EVA: -2

A simple smile, she felt warmth and not just that flame, knowing that something like Morrighan walks this world. "I thank you, for all your help an honesty. I will use this information wisely in hope to spread your faith." One last glance to Tuatha, "Thank you for saving my sister." A sincere smile, giving to him as she walks toward Anna. "I really hope that you are well now and know that you were very loved," it was a bit scary knowing that here sister was here now, she hoped that when Anna passed, it was not too painful. I huge relief lifted off her chest, knowing that her guild was not in danger from Morrighan and she would try her best to allow that idea of Fate to not be in vain. Elda will work harder than ever, knowing that they had something like Morrighan watching over them all. Another glance toward Morrighan before she wakes into this reality once again. Pulling her head up from that red table she smiles. A sigh as she glances down at Raserei, "We have some work to do." Eruda cleans up those papers before heading out of the guild hall with a yawn.

Another yawn, she would decide first to get some actual sleep. Walking home to the house that she shared with Raidou it, it was somewhere that she was able to relax. With everything that was said and all this new found information it would do her no good if she couldn't get some form of real sleep. Arriving at the house after a warp gate was taken she lays down on the couch, in the living room and fall right asleep with Raserei laying at her feet.

Emotions flow through her as she sees Anna. The odd thing was, Elda was not shocked in the least. Giving what Griswold had told her, it wasn't if she was going to pass, it was when. Walking to Anna and sitting next to her. Keeping eyes locked with her sisters as she speaks. "So Anna and Tuatha lives on through you, that to me means that they have passed in the real world. What makes a soul suitable to do this." Morrighan was using Firm Anima to... Reform... "You are the Cardinals worst enemy, Freyd made it seem like there were multiple links of you, me and Freya included." Eruda was trying to wrap her head around everything. Thinking outside the realm of possibility with a turn of her lips. Like she thought before, Morrighan was beyond this world. 

There were things that shouldn't exist in this game, but it did. This included this woman. As crazy as this entire thing was she had to keep an open mind. "You were in captivity, released by... Who." Sitting there next to her sister never looking away from her. "Okay, please correct me is I get this wrong... You are a unique individual, came into this world and the cardinal saw that you were a threat and captured you. In doing just that you split, these souls that were or are inside of you split which was what Freyd would be seeing. Not sure how it works, but tracking was used in this case I assume. Those souls are connected with my guild members and the only way for them to truly exist is if they have the courage to believe in something that is beyond their capabilities, Fate itself." With a sigh, she gets to her feet and glances at Tuatha, the one that kept her sister alive. It was a lot to take in but the more that she understood the calmer her mind would be with all of this. Walking to stand in front of Morrighan now, "You are here to help with the undeniable odds of escape from this hell that was rigged from the start. I ask you now, how many souls are living within you and what happens when they are all collected by my guild." She knew that she was part of that, but if she did have someone in her, she wanted to figure it out for herself.        

A smile and a nod toward Kasumi as she watches Lium dive into the water. He couldn't seem to focus on anything good. He went through something similar to Freya's trauma. She was wondering just how much. Eruda decides to focus her mind on a few things as she folds her legs and closes her eyes with a deep breath. First Raidou, simple, she wanted to help him, Elda just needed to figure out how. Second, Morrighan, even though a bit overwhelming at first, she understood. Elda's mind was finally at ease. That flame inside her grew and her path was set in stone, a contract with Fate herself and a new found messenger. Elda just needed to figure out how to approach this, an opportunity that would help everyone around her. They would finally be able to get out of this game. Elda just needed to convince the others to take a chance, to take a leap of faith... A small flame forms around her as her mind races with nothing but possibility.   

ID:201951 | Battle:7, Craft:3, Loot:19 (+2 Damage vs. Boulder) +4 total
ID:201952 | Battle:8, Craft:11, Loot:3
ID:201953 | Battle:3, Craft:10, Loot:10

Following Freyd's eyes as she looks at what he was glancing at. A glare toward Freyd to let him know she was watching him. The boys were doing push ups and Kasumi was teaching. Looking to Lium now, he seemed to be okay. If he was in a similar situation that he would obviously need to be watched. Eruda didn't know him or trust him yet, but she knew that would come with time. A deep breath as she gets down for pushup, but still watching Kasumi as a whole. Eruda was really interested in what she had to offer, but she also knew that she needed to get gain some strength in every portion of her body if she had any chance of having balance. Eruda does easily 50 real push ups before Raserei comes over and starts to mimic Eruda the best she could. Breath a bit heavy as she sits on the dirt and pets her with a chuckle.

ID:201923 | Battle:3, Craft:12, Loot:4 (+2 Damage vs. Boulder)
ID:201924 | Battle:3, Craft:7, Loot:5

That rage still burned within her chest. Watching Nisa sit on that throne, Elda doesn't take her eyes off her. An open hand outstretched to her right, closing it into a fist as the flames are snuffed out into nothing but smoke. She created them, she took that chance to see if she could put them out too, and she did. She could feel a strong tether between her and this female now. Awaking to the true nature provided by this woman. With a single thought she was right there. Sheathing her sword and shield, at the side of Nisa she saw a replica of her shield. 

Walking slowly toward her with determination on her face, "Freyd-The messenger, Freya-Tuatha, Shiina-With a blond hair shift. Nisahime-Fate, it seems as though you are leaving a piece of something in my guild mates, I want to know why." Sitting on the single step that led up to the large chair. "You are obviously not human, so what are you and where did you come from?" Pulling one leg to her chest, "Last question, why do you call yourself Fate? I need answers Nisahime, I do not believe that you would be putting my guild harms way, actually very much the opposite simply because of what I have just experienced and from what I have heard from Freyja, I would still like to know though." Taking a deep breath, the rage was finally calm, but that flame in her chest continues to linger. "To me, and some people wouldn't agree right now, but to me it seems like you are bigger than this game, that your are here to help..." A slight turn of her head as she just now realized that Nisa looked different from last time they met. Yet another thing that Eruda was curious about. To Eruda, these were the main topics. Who What Where and why. The when would come later if she got the chance.  

The pain, like none other she has come up against. Removing her hand and smashing her fist against the floor, while the other holds her frame. Hair drops to cover her face, "You did nothing..." Chest burning hotter and fire began to expand in the circumference around. "You meant nothing..." Twisting her head toward the cage that held her sister. "You robbed us of happiness," pulling her leg forward, placing the damaged hand on her knee. "You used us, treated us like shit," the flames grew hotter, brighter. Pushing herself upright, it was hard to stand from all the searing pain, she pushes through with a promise at her back. "YOU DID NOT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT US, YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO OUR FAMILY..." Himiko starts to back away further as Eruda starts walking toward her. "Please, please I'll change. I'll..." "NO. YOU LOST THAT CHANCE WHEN YOU TOOK US AWAY, YOU OUR NO MOTHER TO US YOU SELFISH BITCH..."

Right then that pain, that burn, that rage is let loose with an echoing outcry from Eruda's yell. Fire catches against the walls, the chairs and everything else that could possibly be set turn to ash. The bars of Freya's cage melt into liquid, Freya runs for the doors. Eruda knew that could not possibly be her real sister because Freyja wouldn't run... Somewhere along that slim time, Eruda became equipped with all her gear. Eruda breathing heavy as this place, whether it be real or not was burning as pieces of the ceiling began crashing to the ground around them. Dragging her sword against her shield as they ignite a flame of their own. Pulling her sword back, Eruda stabs Himiko in the chest as the curve of her blade pierces her heart. You could see the flesh burning from the inside out as Himiko chokes on her own fluids. Holding her weapon inside of her as Eruda's face peers mere inches from hers, that flare still in her eyes. "You will be a burden to me no more," as she pushes the flaming blade deeper and Himiko starts to drown away in a mist of ash that scatters across the floor.

Eruda looks through the flames to see if that voice in her head was here in person...

Battle Healing activate: +53 HP

Watching the room and waiting. Now that she got a clue of how everyone was operating she knew what to do. She was no longer going to keep her voice silent. Groups didn't bother her any longer and her voice had to be heard, to keep the hope in everyone, to keep the faith that the impossible could be done. A glance toward Raidou with a simple nod. "Okay Firm Anime, lets get this shut down. Freya, use that crystal," saying as she gets into her inventory an pulls a crystal of her own. Raising it up as she looks to Gabrandr, the one that was already in the room before they even got here. Smashing the crystal between her fingers and her palm, a song starts to illuminate the room. A glance to the other side of the room toward @Simmone., "Give it your all, work together and we will all get out of here in one piece." Her voice echoes in this room off the walls so it could be heard by every player in here.

Turning to the gadget now she began to work on the gears that held it together. After a small noise she quickly regroups with Raidou. Standing next to him as her own blue flames starts to rise from under her feet. Pulling up her shield and readying her sword, she was ready to switch with Raidou if it was necessary.

Free Action: Crippling Composition - Lullaby [T1/Rare/Debuff/Instant] -2 Accuracy [175079] vs  Gabrandr

ID:201920 | Battle:7, Craft:7, Loot:3+1 (Paragon) [4/30]

(0)Eruda | HP: 837/984 | EN: 94/94 | DMG: 1 | MIT: 334 (incl. FL Aura 2) | ACC: 2 (Focus) | BH: 53 (SURV) | BRN: 56 | BRN IMMUNE | THRNS: 136 (FL Thrn Crit 16/2) | Antidote: [2/3]
   (STM, No Shift, +2 EN/turn [Horn], REC 8)
   (TAUNT, FGT SPIRIT, HOWL)

Let today burn brighter

Sitting at the table that remains in the guild hall, reading notes and taking some of her own. Trying to focus on the words of a single paper, nodding off but she catches herself. Spending all night here as she yawns. Raserei puts a head on her leg, "Maybe I'll just close my eyes for a moment," Raserei gives a small whine as she folds her arms and lays her head down. Closing her eyes if only just for a moment...

...

Eruda's eyes flutter open, vision blurred for only a moment. Blinking a few times before seeing a large red carpet lying down the middle a large... Glancing around... A Chamber looking further a large door in the distance that this red rug led to. "Where the heck am I," wondering as she tries to move, her body would not allow it. Shifting her sight down, her wrists were bound to a chair that she sat upon. "Eruda, are you even listening to me." An intent glare as she recognized the voice all to well. Eruda slowly turns her head and sees her sister in a cage wearing a maid outfit, sitting in the corner with her head held low. "Eruda," that burning in her chest becomes more vibrant. Her rage was setting in... Looking down at her frame, she was wearing one too.

She stole you from me 

A slave in my own home

"Eruda, you will keep this house flawless," A twist of her head forward not looking directly at Himiko. "No..." That burning sensation grows just a bit stronger. 

Watching a shadow stand up and increase in length, -click, click, click, crunch- feet hit the solid ground before in began to crunch on the carpet. Standing right in front of her as she leans down to look Eruda directly in the eyes. "I am your mother, you will do as I say." That rage inside her began to rise with every word that woman said, even more so when she had the nerve to look Eruda in the eyes. "NO," as iconic flames light in Eruda's eyes. Gritting her teeth as she snares her eyes right into hers. A heavy breath as she tries to contain the fury within her. So much built up anger, so much tension, fury and anger just ready to come out...

Cast off shackles and disbelief and believe in the yolk of thy heart this is what Eruda's hears in the back of her head from the woman with long white hair, Fate Nisa from whom she met when she was at her worst. Is this what she meant by that. Eruda did not know how much longer she could keep it in...

Eruda | HP: 820/820 | EN: 94/94 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 179 | BH: 45 | BRN: 56 | BRN IMMUNE | FL. AURA: 16 | FL. THRN: 8 | REC: 8 | TAUNT | THRNS: 72

A smile as she sees Kasumi, that real soft, lovable person pop out. "Kasumi, I would advise you to keep that. It is what keeps you human." She knew more than ever right now that she was going through a rough patch, the way that she fought and the technique that was used, it wasn't that defensive stance that she hoped to see from her. Eruda wanted to learn what Rai had continued to show. Eruda knew that Kasumi had THAT in her and that is what she would hope to find today. A very distant conversation that was left in the dust, Raidou and her were cousin's and Kasumi did not seem like the person to go straight for the kill. Such a sweet innocent soul, she couldn't imagine that Kasumi would give in to those teachings that were being forced onto her. In this game she knew that it was hard to keep that state of mind, but kill or be killed has taken a huge tole on a lot of people in Aincrad. It was hard to decipher that notion and still stay true to yourself. "Fair enough, what do we know about Lium?" Eruda asked this because in reality, this was a new face in the guild. She wanted to know him as she did everyone else, she also knew that she should be asking him, but she was simple asking an opinion from a trusted mate. It would be a different answer if she asked Lium directly. Lium was walking ahead of everyone else, a safe distance, if low enough, he would not be able to hear what was being said.

Eruda goes to open her mouth to speak, but she was unsure what to say to something like that. Glancing at Kasumi with a smile now, "Thank you for coming, I look forward to learning." An eye to Freyd now. "So you watched while Persi just kicked the crap out of it. Sounds kind of lazy to me," a small chuckle. Eruda was starting to open up a little bit. She had learned that keeping her mouth shut was not really an option and all that personality that she kept hidden away for so long was not necessary any longer. Her true self was bleeding out at every angle and even though she had not the first clue why that burning feeling was still in her chest, she didn't want to wait another day without showing who she really was. Thinking about that night, hearing those words from Rai, what he really felt for her, something had shifted in her. Something wonderful, and she was able to finally move forward with her life, with Rai and everyone else in this loving guild. She would open up and let them know who she really was. A smile as she starts to walk behind Lium with a gesture toward the others to come along.

Eruda arrives on floor 2, Raserei hops off the warp gate and looks around for a moment before seeing a dude with black hair standing there with his arms crossed, staring in that direction. Eruda give him a smile as her wolf runs up to him and glances back at Eruda, with a simple nod from her sits right in front of him. Recognizing him from the guild hall that one day, she was longing the day to talk to this person again. She didn't give off the greatest impression. Walking to him with a hand outstretched saying "I am Eruda, sorry for that last meet. It was unprofessional." Lium with a nod takes her hand with a shake. "You taking this quest with me?" Another simple nod as she stands in front of the board and scans through the quests. Taking the quest, it was pretty self explanatory. Glancing at her wolf now as she sees Lium kneel to a knee and starts to give her some rough petting. Raserei seemed to love it, Eruda just stands there watching while she waits for anyone else to show up...

Lying in her bed, she wakes with a smile. Everything that had happened the last few days, Rai finally told her that he loved her and even though it was through very extreme circumstances, it still felt good to know how he finally felt about her. Getting out of bed, the yawn came instantly. Yesterday was a crazy and a very long day with them clearing the next floor. She would start this day with a blast. She didn't need coffee or anything she thought... Staring at the kitchen as she knew that Raidou was long gone doing proactive stuff. It was rounding about noon... "Wow, I slept for a while," saying with surprise painted all over her face. It was clear that yesterday had taken a lot out of her, but that was not going to let that stop her. Deciding right then to grab the coffee that she actually did need... Another yawn as she began the process of coffee brewing. Opening her HUD as she sends a message through the Guild Hall chat:

A chime of her HUD as the message was sent. She decided to sent it through the guild hall chat because that would give anyone a chance to come and she was unsure it Kasumi was going to be busy at this time of day. She needed to get this skill, though, because it would be very useful in a battle. Pouring her coffee in a cup, she sets a lid on it and looks to Raserei. "You coming?" The wolf gives a very huge yawn before getting up and shaking her fur out. They both head for the do and out they go to floor 2.  

Eruda | HP: 820/820 | EN: 94/94 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 179 | BH: 45 | BRN: 56 | BRN IMMUNE | FL. AURA: 16 | FL. THRN: 8 | REC: 8 | TAUNT | THRNS: 72

The moment she touched his face the black liquid that encased Raidou tries to latch to her with all efforts lost. Glancing down at the wide smiling goo with sharp teeth in every direction. The more stuff like this happened the more she felt that fate come into play. Chest pounding at both of trying to figure out why Jublex just released him and went for her but then just stops... Glancing back at Raidou, his piercing red eyes and that red mist all around them. Taking a deep breath, as she just stares into those eyes. "We are stronger together as one, as a whole. You do not have to be afraid anymore." Saying this in the small voice as she places her other hand on the other cheek. "You do not have to be alone anymore Raidou," closing her eyes, placing her forehead against his, "Just give me a chance, let me in..." This was more than just the conversation that started this whole thing. Something had obviously happened and she would be here if he needed a shoulder to cry on. Something had broken and for once it was not him... She heard that glass shatter, she didn't need to see that to know that it was all over the floor around him. 

Raising her forehead from his, "It does not matter who you have become, what matters is that you keep doing whatever it is your doing for the right reasons. I will love you always and forever, no matter what, I am not going anywhere..." reassuring him that being like this was okay if only just with her. "Whatever you tell me will stay with me and end with me. I will not speak about it to another living soul. You have my word, Raidou..." Her heart began to race faster than normal, "Just let me be your protector for once..." 

Her chest starts to speed up as she watches him shift into something completely different, but then she hears those words. Relaxing at the sight, it was different, but those words were all that she needed to hear. Grabbing the stool, pushing it in under the table. As that black slime washed over his body, he seemed furious. At her, maybe, but the view didn't scare her. Little things did these days. Seeing those blooded tears, was it him crying... "I may not know who you are or what you are but like I said before, I want to." Taking a step forward, "Doing the best things in the worst ways doesn't make you a monster Raidou. Doing the worse things in the worst ways create that, but you said it yourself, what you're doing is helping us. That I whole heartily believe. You are not a bad person Raidou but you present it that way because it makes it easier to justify what you are doing, but only for the sake of yourself." She takes another step forward... "I may not deserve it, but in the same regards, we do not deserve to be in this death hole but here we are. I have accepted my fate of being on the front lines, knowing far well of that position that I am placed in and that everything could go very south very fast. I am not afraid to die because I know that I would have been doing the one thing that I vowed to do when I first entered this game. It didn't make much sense then, but after knowing that it was us against this world with no help from the outside, I knew what I had to do." Taking another step forward, "I see you and only you under all this anger, I am not afraid of you Raidou. I will never be afraid of you, I will always accept you no matter what." She takes another step forward and places her hand on his face.   

Raidou pulls away from her, arms dropping to her side. A small sigh as she walks to the back of him and lightly wrapping her arms around him. Placing her head on the back of his shoulder blade, allowing him to work still... "I do not accept that answer Raidou. You cannot possibly know what I can or can't handle because you haven't given me that chance to decide. You are night and day different from when I first met you, and like you I have come to that point as well. I have found a brighter light and a stronger path to follow." Closing her eyes now with a deep breath, "You chose not to believe in fate yet that cup that you fond over, your past, your present, and your future. What do you think that is? That path that you walk alone in the darkest parts of this world, just allowing ends to meet and then moving on to the next line in sequence. Walking that straight line not allowing yourself to grasp on to anything that is outside that path in fear of hurting me or someone else. I have been watching this for a while now, I just didn't realize how far you were until now. I am sorry that I wasn't there keeping pace." Her arms around him get ever so slightly tighter. "My path has always been with you, and I will not let you push me away just because you think that you're doing the right thing. You can not tell me that it has always been me and then throw me into the dark like it meant nothing. I will not let you walk that deep dark path alone any longer. Embrace what you feel for me, and let me in. Believe in me as much as I believe in you." Her grip around him gets tighter now. She didn't want to let go, she wanted him to know that she was here to stay for good no matter what. Closing her eyes tighter, she was not going to let go...

Was that what he was worried about, the she would not accept him if she knew the truth. She couldn't help but smile with a small puff of breath as her eyes veer to her legs. He was right about the Raid boss battle coming really soon, and they did need to prepare, but she knew that the inventory status at this moment in time was already near completion, even the things for the other parties were almost done. The only major thing that needed to be done is the liquid from those slimes that they were all going to get much later in the day. Without looking at him, "That day that you stole my first kiss from me, after hiding my feelings away for so long, that was the day that I made my final decision." Standing up now she pushes the stool back with her foot.

Gently placing her hands on his, she holds them and moves him it her direction, away from his work for a moment. She was hoping that he wouldn't be that irritated for what she was about  to do, or say. Placing his right hand on her chest where her heart was placed, he would feel it beating a million miles per second. "This is what I feel every time I am with you, seeing you across the other side of the room, watching you fight. Every single time." She holds his hand there and places her other hand on his cheek. "There is nothing that can make me leave what we have built. There is nothing that would send me running scared of you, nothing, and there is only one reason why." A small smile was given as she brushed his cheek with her thumb. "I love you, and when you truly love someone, it's all or nothing. I accept every part of you no matter how bad it may seem. There are things that I don't know about you, and choosing to keep me safe and hidden from the knowledge that you don't feel I would be ready for. This is me telling you that you are wrong." Peering into his eyes, she was wondering what he was thinking, if he would take his hands back and just ignore what was just said. This is truly how she felt... "Say something..."   

Sitting back now removing her hand, Jublex was feasting on a broken vial that Rai had thrown to the ground. Every bone in her body was telling her to leave it at that but those words... It just felt unsaid... "I couldn't agree more," as he sets his glasses on the counter. He knew pretty much everything about her. Raidou has seen every shade of growth, starting at the place in time that she was at her weakest point. Her middle where she was strong, but still dealing with things that held her back, all the way up till now. It was because of Raidou that this was even possible. He did not stop or take a break, he just kept going. She knew that the past was a painful thing to get into and she wasn't ever sure if she could help or even if it was needed. Eruda glances down at the table watching his hands work, it was a real sight to see. "What past would you rather keep hidden from the world..." It was only Eruda and Rai in this building right now. Ruri was asleep somewhere and she knew that she might regret what was asked, but she was not afraid to ask those tough questions any longer. Not since that day with the white-haired girl. Raidou was not the only one that had changed. "You can trust me, and I am not going anywhere." She had no reason to run any longer. Why would she, she loved him...