.hack//SIGN Fan Fiction / .hack//LIMINALITY Fan Fiction / .hack//Legend Of Twilight Bracelet Fan Fiction ❯ Episode One- .hack//Destiny ❯ Sentry ( Chapter 17 )

Chapter sixteen- Sentry- The World

 

"Okay, here's the plan," Badger started telling the group, "and no screw-ups this time. Someone needs to call Casper. She has a gift, and we may need it. Whoever calls her, if she can't be here five minutes or less after the call, then tell her to forget it. EVERYONE needs to stock up on items, essentially Resurrects, Potions, Mage's Souls, and the like. One person needs to buy at least ten Fairy Orb's. The rest of us, two shall suffice. Sell anything you don't need to stock up. Are there any questions?" A Grunty was heard in the background, far, far away. "GOOD! Let's MOVE IT! Ten minutes we meet back here." The group dispersed. Badger went with Joker to the item shop. Pai went to the magic shop.

"Odd, there isn't any response." Sircosgi said. "I guess I'll try one more time." No response. "Damn." He ran over to Badger. "No response."

"Jeez, what is this, the second day in a row this has happened?" She waved her hand in frustration.

"Well, I'm gonna go and stock up. BYE!" Joker said over her shoulder. Sircosgi looked at Badger.

"Looks like I'm not the only one who is taking charge."

"I don't see how you do it!" Badger said with a sigh.

"It's a skill." Sircosgi said before buying items.

 

"So, how are you doing?" Pai asked Joker.

"Just peachy."

"That's nice."

"WHY WERE WE CHOSEN?" Joker cried out in a sudden outburst.

"I don't know. Maybe we will find out later." Pai said, embracing Joker. "Now let's not cry out! Other players might hear you." Joker looked over Pai's shoulder.

"What other players? This place is empty."

 

The two groups met up.

"Why is this area empty?" Joker asked the other two.

"We've been trying to figure that out for ourselves."

"Come up with anything?" Pai asked.

"Nope."

"Maybe we need to look in here. Make sure nothing is amiss."

"Hey guys?" Joker asked softly.

"Should we split up? Do you think there will be something that will require all of us?" Pai asked.

"GUYS!"

"What Joker?" Sircosgi snapped.

"I think I found something." She pointed behind their backs. There, in plain view, was a red chaos gate.

"Well, I think that qualifies as something." Sircosgi said.

"Should we use it?" Pai asked.

"Well, we'll never know. But I don't like this place. I vote we go!" Badger said.

"As do I." Sircosgi said.

"Me too." Joker said.

"I don't know. It seems too, ah, well, why not?" Pai said.

"Then it's decided." The group walked over to the gate.

"Vamos!" Pai said.

"I love it when you speak French." Joker said, missing the snorts from Badger and Sircosgi.

"Let's go!" Pai said impatiently. He raised his arm and gated. The rest followed suit.

"What is this place?" Pai asked himself. The others gated in.

They were in an empty field. The sky was blood red. There was no sun or moon in sight. In the distance they saw a fortress and upon discussion decided to go there. Pai and Joker took lead, allowing the two Wavemasters to follow and be protected.

"Pai, enemy form approaching!" Joker called out.

"Fine. Defensive position Wavemasters. Joker, free reign. Wavemasters, attack only in defense. Heal if necessary. Good luck." The enemy rounded the corner.

"What is it?" Joker asked Pai.

"It looks, human!" He said, mainly to himself. The enemy had a human form, except for a hole in its chest, a hole that was filled with something purple. They brandished an axe.

"I don't like this." Sircosgi said.

"Neither do I." Joker said.

"It has a scrambled name. 'PN', or something like it." Pai said, using his hands to form quote marks.

"Who cares? It's in our way! ATTACK!" Joker cried as she rushed forwards, Pai a close second.

"Something about this makes me feel weird!" Sircosgi said.

"I know what you mean." Badger said as she scratched her nose.

 

Pai and Joker were mauling the enemy. Whatever it was, it wasn't a good fighter. It would swing at the same spot every time, even if that spot was empty. Joker paused and watched for a second.

"Fine. I'll take him out of his misery! Pai, move back, this one's mine!" Pai obeyed. Joker moved forwards and raised her blade. "Last hit for you." She jumped into the air. "HI-" The monster name became clear. Sircosgi yelled.

"STOP! IT'S PLONG TH-!"

"-YA!" Joker, however, was already on him. With the final blow, she saw him for who he was. However, as he lay dead, he didn't fade away.

"Why isn't he gone?" Badger asked Sircosgi, confused.

"I dun- wait, his mouth is opening."

Plong's mouth opened, and there was silence for a second. Then from it came the loudest, most unearthly scream from any being other than a Banshee. The group covered their ears.

"WHY won't he stop!" Joker yelled.

"I don't know!" Pai answered. A figure, cloaked in white, started to advance towards them from the distance.

"What is that?" Sircosgi yelled.

"I don't know!" Badger yelled back. The figure drew closer. All the group could see was a halberd. They pointed the halberd at Plong, who stopped screaming. His mouth, however, didn't close. The group uncovered their ears. The figure started running towards the fortress.

"No, STOP!" Pai yelled. They began to chase after the figure that ran inside of the fortress.

Pai stopped at the entrance.

"Well, I guess this is it." Pai stopped beside her.

"Was Plong bait?" Sircosgi thought for a second.

"Or was it a warning?" Badger sighed.

"We won't find out just standing here! Come on!"