Zuel

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Zuel was surprised that the guard that got away had not contacted his other guild members because they still seemed very unaware of Zuel presence. Zuel looking into building to building but they were seemingly all empty with no one inside. Maybe they are all out. But then why would there be guards at the gate? Zuel continued to investigate as he saw a house with dim lighting and assumed that had to be where the rest of the guild as he peered into the window to get a better look. He was correct as three members of the guild including the guy that had attack them earlier were sitting down at a table talking about something. Damn I can't hear them my spy level isn't high enough. With no other option Zuel had to get inside as he entered the front door and went to the door to the room they were inside of that was luckily left slightly open. Zuel would listen in as he wouldn't try to make any noise but he hadn't put any points into his sneak ability as one of the higher level member had a suspicion that someone was listening in kicking the door in as Zuel would jump back and draw his blade. Damn looks like I have no choice but to fight. He wasn't able to hear anything about their plan so he was going to have to beat it out of them.

With his options weighing heavily to retreating Zuel decides to take a gamble as they could possibly be in more danger in the future if he doesn't do something about this guild now. Their guild overall level wasn't that high but they did have numbers so if he was careful he might be able to take them out a couple at a time. Zuel would draw his blade as he would rush the gate where two guards were standing by. Hopefully I can catch them off guard before they can call for reinforcements. Zuel was careful rushing the gate not to get noticed as the guard would notice him to late as Zuel would drive his sword into one of the guard sending him flying knocking him unconscious dropping his health into the yellow range. The Second guard would try react quickly to call for help but Zuel would already be in front of him as their swords would clash but Zuel would overpower him slashing through his chest knocking him to the ground as his health would drop to red as Zuel would give him a piercing glare. The guard would becomes intimidating and not wanting to die would run away from the base. Zuel now had access into the guild base undetected. Hopefully I can learn whats going on without putting myself in to much danger. 

Zuel didn't sleep to well waking up fairly quickly as the morning grew closer. He would look over to Rithe as she appeared to still be sleeping as he would get up rubbing the back of his head not sure what to do. He would walk over to her to inspect her a bit as he would go to wake her up but hear a sound outside the door. Someone is listening in? Zuel would head to the door quickly opening it as someone would run down the hall covered in a black cloak as Zuel was unable to see his character name. He would return to Rithe's side to make sure she was alright as Zuel would equipped his jacket preparing to go over the spy. Zuel would lock the door behind him as he began to investigate asking the inn staff if they saw where the guy went. Having a general direction now Zuel would head to the south gate of town where there was rumored to be a guild that attacked players that operated in an abandon goblin town as Zuel would find his path spotting the town deep in the forest. Hiding behind a tree Zuel would see a couple of members standing guard as they would let the guy that was spying on them through the gate into the town. Looks like this is where their guild hides. Might be dangerous to head in but I have to find out why they are after us... or Rithe.

Zuel would continue to question her about what was going on but before she could give him any answers Rithe would faint as he was hovering over her. He would look at her curiously as he would release her and slowly getting off of her as he would inspect her a bit. "Rithe? Rithe?!" Zuel would shake her a bit trying to get a reaction from her but it was no use as she was completely fainted. Zuel would quickly position her body so she was move comfortable on the bed as he went to put the blanket over her starting at her coat. I wonder why she never takes it off. I wonder... Zuel would reach out to Rithe's jacket as he would grab onto the leather of her collar before pulling his hands away seeing the position he was in. What am I doing? He would place the blanket over her as inspected her status as there was nothing wrong with her character it had to be something mental. Zuel would return to his bed as he would lay back closing his eyes. He felt drained from what had happened also feeling a bit weak as well as he drifted off to sleep.

She plans to keep me here? Why is she acting like this, she couldn't have fallen for me that quickly.. could she? Zuel would slowly slide his hand from her shoulder to her hip to give her a false sense of security. Zuel thinking his deception had worked on her noticed that she had gave up on some pressure as he took the opportunity to get the upper hand on her. Zuel would flip them around so that she would land harmlessly on her back on the bed as Zuel would be on top of her now. Not sure to how she would react to the sudden change in position Zuel would grab her wrist pinning her to the bed so that she couldn't move as he would stare down at her. His hair would fall off his shoulders as he wasn't sure what to do now that he had put himself in this position but he knew he couldn't let her have her way. "Rithe...I need you to calm down. What has gotten into to you? At first you wouldn't let me even touch you but now you are kissing me and climbing on top of me. Just what is going on?" Zuel wasn't upset with her more confused at how it escalated so quickly from him hating him to her wanting to spend a bed with him. His face was sincere as he was worried for her and their relationship.  

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Zuel would take a sip from it as he looked at his inventory taking out both bracelets to inspect them together. He would place the the diamonds together as they seemed to fit neatly next to each other but there was room for one more. Interesting, looks like there is a third diamond that I need to complete the set. But the question is where is it? And once I have it what do it do with them? Zuel's thoughts began to race as he thought of the possibilities but his best bet was the next floor since the other two were both the two previous floors. Zuel woudl pull out his map of Aincrad as he began to try to piece together the two locations in order to determine where the final location was. Zuel would leave some gil on the table as he walked out of the bar and headed for the next floor where the final dungeon should be. He wasn't sure what kind of boss was on that floor but it was probably going to be exceedingly difficult than the other two and Zuel hadn't leveled up at all so he was going to have to play smart if he was going to win. Hopefully this time around he could party with someone to help him out.

 Once he arrived back into town the temperature became normal as he would look around. Players would look to him and whisper as they thought he wouldn't come back when they heard he was going to fight the floor boss by himself as he entered the old tavern sitting at the bar as no words needed to be spoken as a stiff drink was placed down in front of him by the npc bartender. Zuel would take a sip from it as he looked at his inventory taking out both bracelets to inspect them together. He would place the the diamonds together as they seemed to fit neatly next to each other but there was room for one more. Interesting, looks like there is a third diamond that I need to complete the set. But the question is where is it? And once I have it what do it do with them? Zuel's thoughts began to race as he thought of the possibilities but his best bet was the next floor since the other two were both the two previous floors. Zuel woudl pull out his map of Aincrad as he began to try to piece together the two locations in order to determine where the final location was.

Zuel watched as Rithe began to go through many different emotions at once and he couldn't be more confused. He thought he was clear with her but it seemed like she completely ignored him creating a who different scenario in her head. What is going on with her? He uncontrollable laughter began to concern Zuel as she starter to act stranger than she had before up to this point as he began to speak to him after her laughing. Zuel would try to sit up once again but for some reason she was to strong and was completely pinned underneath her. "What are you saying Rithe..." I will? Will what? Zuel would look up at her as her face became twisted, taking a form he hadn't seen before as his eyes widened as he realized that there may be something seriously wrong with her. Zuel would lightly laugh it off as he tried to not seem suspicious of her so that he could get her to relax enough so she would want to get off of him. "I was just thinking it was getting kind of late, I am pretty tired after the bath, maybe we should call it a night?" He would place his hand on her shoulder slightly guide her, maybe she would give in and let him up.

Picking up the bracelet would immediately teleport Zuel back to the beginning of the dungeon with the piece still in hand. As he was back in the entrance he would place the object into the pedestal as it would begin to ascend creating a stairway that would allow Zuel safe passage out of the dungeon. Making his way to the top he was greeted with the sun setting the temperature dropping. Just in time huh? He began to make his way back to Fortaleza as there was nothing left for him here having obtain his prize as well as taking down the floor boss. Once he arrived back into town the temperature became normal as he would look around. Players would look to him and whisper as they thought he wouldn't come back when they heard he was going to fight the floor boss by himself as he entered the old tavern sitting at the bar as no words needed to be spoken as a stiff drink was placed down in front of him by the npc bartender. Zuel would take a sip from it as he looked at his inventory taking out both bracelets to inspect them together.

Zuel would head a path open up in the distance as he would investigate the noise going down the corridor. At the end of the hall was a door just like before with an etching in the middle for an object to be place that was a perfect fit for the one he just created. Zuel would place it into the door as it would begin to slowly open revealing a huge room with a pedestal with another vanity item, Sand Diamond Bracelet. Picking up the bracelet would immediately teleport Zuel back to the beginning of the dungeon with the piece still in hand. As he was back in the entrance he would place the object into the pedestal as it would begin to ascend creating a stairway that would allow Zuel safe passage out of the dungeon. Making his way to the top he was greeted with the sun setting the temperature dropping. Just in time huh? He began to make his way back to Fortaleza as there was nothing left for him here having obtain his prize as well as taking down the floor boss.

With no time to waste Zuel would rush over to the last sand vein. Walking up to one of the sand veins Zuel would strike down gently on the ore vein causing sand to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain as it could be seen shining through the outer vein. Zuel continued to chip away at the sand to try to preserve the ore inside. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the sand hoping to find ore that he could use. He would find the last piece as he would place them together and they would glow bright, combining into one piece. Zuel would head a path open up in the distance as he would investigate the noise going down the corridor. At the end of the hall was a door just like before with an etching in the middle for an object to be place that was a perfect fit for the one he just created. Zuel would place it into the door as it would begin to slowly open revealing a huge room with a pedestal with another vanity item, Sand Diamond Bracelet. Picking up the bracelet would immediately teleport Zuel back to the beginning of the dungeon with the piece still in hand.

Sitting on a nearby rock Zuel would completely finish his canister full of water tossing it to the side as it would begin to glow before shattering into tiny pieces as they would float away and disappear. Zuel had only two piece to get left and it was getting late as the cave grew darker from the lowering sun. It also began to become much colder which also pressed Zuel for time even further. I'd better hurry. Walking up to one of the sand veins Zuel would strike down gently on the ore vein causing sand to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain as it could be seen shining through the outer vein. Zuel continued to chip away at the sand to try to preserve the ore inside. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the sand hoping to find ore that he could use. Picking up the second to last piece zuel would waste no time as he would wipe the sweat from his head and keep his eyes on the last vein with the root in it.

Zuel would hold the vanity item in his hand from the last dungeon he visited, the ice diamond bracelet. It was a pretty vague description at best leaving most player to probably believe that it was just jewelry in a video game but Zuel wasn't convinced. He inspected it a bit to find there was etchings on the side of it as if it was placed into something before. With no other information to go off of he would go back to his mining. Walking up to one of the sand veins Zuel would strike down gently on the ore vein causing sand to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain as it could be seen shining through the outer vein. Zuel continued to chip away at the sand to try to preserve the ore inside. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the sand hoping to find ore that he could use. In the sand there was another piece as he was able not to put some of them back together forming a object that look like it would fit the pedestal back at the entrance and probably the door deeper in the cave if it was like the previous dungeon.

With only four more veins to go Zuel was getting pretty exhausted from this whole ordeal. Was obtaining another vanity item even worth this much trouble, but I guess for him it was more for getting out of there. Zuel rolled his shoulder to stretch it out from extensive mining as he prepared to continue. Walking up to one of the sand veins Zuel would strike down gently on the ore vein causing sand to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain as it could be seen shining through the outer vein. Zuel continued to chip away at the sand to try to preserve the ore inside. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the sand hoping to find ore that he could use. Not uprising to Zuel it was another piece to the item he needed to progress. The inertia of the cave began to dim a bit as the clouds outside would block the sun making it hard for Zuel to see but he already knew where the last three veins were so he should be alright for the time being.

Zuel would try to sit up again but it was impossible with her on top of her. He was still in a bit of shock not really knowing how to feel. "Rithe I.." He looks away as he tries collect his thoughts as he does understand her feelings now even if he wasn't sure it how it became like this. "I understand now Rithe.. but... I'm sorry." Zuel couldn't bring himself to look at Rithe but manage to sneak a peak at her. "I do want to protect you and I don't plan to leave your side but..."  He would turn to her his face was serious and calm however he couldn't hide the fact it was a bit red. "I don't know if I can return your feelings." Is this the right thing to say? Am I just going to make things worst? Zuel was still pinned underneath Rithe unable to move as his breathing was steady as she could probably feel his chest rising and descending as he took a breath. 

Looking away Zuel isn't sure what to say now he thought he might lose his only friend to something he didn't understand. Maybe Zuel just didn't understand teenage girls as he probably did something to make her upset like he always does because of his personality. I should say something... "Rithe I.." Zuel's eyes would widen as he was very surprised that she pushes him back onto the bed, as he tried to sit back up but was pinned as she climbed on top of him. "What are y...." Before he could finish his thought Rithe's lips would touch his as his eyes would widen even further from her kissing him. He became conflicted as he didn't see this coming at all which was something that someone as calculated as he Zuel was didn't feel often. He slowly put his hands on her shoulders as he went to nudge her away but couldn't find the strength to do it as he would kiss her back for a few seconds before moving her gently off him. They were still close, very close but just enough to were they weren't kissing anymore. Zuel was speechless not sure what say, do or feel after something like that. He would stare up at her his face was a bit flushed from her kiss. "Rithe...?"

There were a total five veins with the vine that was coming out of them meaning there were most likely a total five pieces we needed for him to collect in order to make them whole and get out of here. With little options left Zuel headed to the end of the room where the remaining ores where and got started. Walking up to one of the sand veins Zuel would strike down gently on the ore vein causing sand to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain as it could be seen shining through the outer vein. Zuel continued to chip away at the sand to try to preserve the ore inside. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the sand hoping to find ore that he could use. To his surprise a piece to the symbol had appeared but it was incomplete still needed more pieces. He would wipe the sweat from his forehead. 

Zuel began to search each vein seeing if there was a way to tell in the sand if there was possibility for materials inside but as he expected there was no real way to confirm it. The game designers wouldn't just have you search them all. There has to be a riddle to this...somewhere. Zuel looked around and noticed there were more writings on the wall like the ones he saw in the cavern before. It was of adventures mining the area and it showed them hitting the sand ore but it had a unique vine coming out of it. Zuel immediately began to look around and sure enough there were sand veins with veins coming out of them.  Walking up to one of the sand veins Zuel would strike down gently on the ore vein causing sand to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain as it could be seen shining through the outer vein. Zuel continued to chip away at the sand to try to preserve the ore inside. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the sand hoping to find ore that he could use. To his surprise a piece to the symbol had appeared but it was incomplete. Am I going to have to mine all the ones with a vine in it?

It seemed like it was endless but if Zuel wanted to get out of here he was going to have to mine until he found the piece that he needed in order to open up the door. I wonder how long it has been, it is hard to get a sense of time while down her in this cavern.Judging by the light still coming through the top there was probably still time for Zuel to get out of there until night time.  Walking up to one of the sand veins Zuel would strike down gently on the ore vein causing sand to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain as it could be seen shining through the outer vein. Zuel continued to chip away at the sand to try to preserve the ore inside. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the sand hoping to find ore that he could use. Zuel would wipe his forehead as this vein was no use to him as well, as it began to seem a bit hopeless. He had to do something to narrow his search but what?

Taking his time and listening to her Zuel tries to make sense of what she is saying but doesn't really get anything out of what she was saying. She was holding his hand so tightly so she must have something on her mind but he couldn't figure out what it was. After a long paused she would say something that would cause him to raise a brow. "Felt like this once before?" What does she mean by that? Maybe she hates me now because of what happened. "I am sorry if I did something to made you upset. I was only looking out for you. I know its not my place but I can't help but want to protect you Rithe." Zuel looked away averting his eyes from her a bit afraid that he might be right and she really did hate him. He would slowly pull his hand away from back to himself a bit ashamed to touch her. He would give her a weak smile looking back to her rubbing the back of his head. "Maybe we should go get some fresh air, we have been cooped up in this room for quite sometime." He would look away from her again.

Zuel opens the door and enters the room seeing Rithe sitting on the floor as he laughs lightly. "What are you doing on the floor?" He would close the door behind him as she noticed the look Rithe was giving him as he rushed over kneeling down right in front of her. "Hey.. whats the matter?" He would place his hand on her shoulder to find he was shiver a bit as he would slide his hand down her arm grabbing her hand. "Are you cold?" He would look to her tilting his head a bit as he asked her, he would have a concerned expression on his face. His hair was still wet it was dripping a drop of water every now and then and he was wearing a light shirt after having just gotten out of the bath. "Why don't you get under the covers for a bit." Zuel would help RIthe to her feet as he lead her to the bed allowing her to sit down. "Are you sure you are okay? You have been acting a bit strange since we have gotten back to the inn. Is there something you want to tell me?" Zuel really wanted to know what was happening with Rithe and hopefully she could open up to him.

Zuel would awake suddenly springing out of his bed as if he had a nightmare looking around the room. He was sweating a bit as he decided that maybe he should take a bath himself looking around the room not seeing Rithe anywhere. Maybe she is still taking a bath. Zuel shrugged as he went down the hall to where the mens bath seeing Rithe standing outside the bath house. "Rithe? What are you doing? Are you okay?" Thinking that she would be already done with her bath by now was a bit surprised to see he there. "Well I was thinking about taking a bath real quick so I will see you back at the room okay. I got you some food so feel free to eat I will be right back. Zuel would pat her head and enter the mens bath house as he would undress and get into the bath washing himself a bit as he would run his fingers through his hair relaxing a bit. It had been awhile since Zuel had a bath since being in a mmorpg it wasn't really necessary but it felt good none the less. After a little bit Zuel would head back to room wondering how Rithe was doing.