Chapter 2: Treasure
Y/N: So this is Lastation huh.
You looked around the tall buildings in amazement. It reminded you of Tokyo. Some buildings reached the sky and there was an area made for shopping. You turned to Noire who has her chest sticking out. It was pretty obvious she was proud of her nation I mean who wouldn't?
Noire: I'll let you look around after we reach the basilicom.
Y/N: Basilicom?
Noire: (sigh) You really need to start studying about our world.
All you did was laughed a bit before walking your way to the basilicom with Noire leading the way. You took this opportunity to enjoy the sights of Lastation though during this whole thing, you and Noire didn't talk with each other. Mainly because of you enjoying the view and Noire that seems to be lost in thought.
You decided to change the atmosphere but before you could, you had already arrived at a giant building in front of you.
Noire: This is Lastation's basilicom. Basilicom's are places where we goddesses resides.
You just nod in understanding. Not long after that, a girl that looks like the splitting image of Noire except for a few proportions, appeared. She had jet-black hair that has been done the same way like Noire except shorter. She had an exotic looking dress which was black in colour with white linings. She was shorter than Noire thus making her shorter than you. She also seemed to lack in the "chest" area but talking about that is probably off-limits.
???: Welcome back, Onee-Chan.
Just hearing the last word suprised you. Who would've guessed that Noire had a little sister?
Noire: I'm back. Oh, by the way Uni, I found an idiot on my way home.
Uni: An idiot?
Those words stabbed you like knives. You decided to just let it slide as you knew what were to happen if you did the same thing again. The girl named Uni looked behind her cold sister to see your face.
Y/N: Hey. The name's Y/N L/N. But do call me Y/N.
Uni: Uni. Nice too meet you Y/N.
Uni and you shook hands as a sign of friendship. You could tell that Uni was way more friendly than her sister.
Uni: Onee-Chan, may I know the relic for the quest?
Noire: Relic?
Uni: Wait don't tell me you...
A moment of realisation before Noire freaks out. Noire scratched her head vigorously in frustration ruining her hair. After she calmed down, Noire took a deep breath, fixed her hair and spoke to Uni.
Noire: Wait here Uni, I'll be right back.
She transformed into her other form and was about to take off. But you stopped her before she could.
Y/N: Wait, could you bring me too?
Black: Why should I?
Y/N: Who knows what might happen to you if you were to go alone.
Black: Look, there's 2 reason why I don't want to bring you. Number 1, you're going to be just a nuisance. Number 2, we're going to an ancient ruins, it's going to be filled with strong monsters making the chances of you dieing higher.
Y/N: Even so, it's better to bring someone along than to do it alone. I can at least watch your back or provide support. You can choose whether to bring me or Uni. Besides, if the same incident were to happen to you again...
Uni: Incident?
Noire was speechless. She looked at Y/N in the eyes and what she saw was eyes of seriousness. Y/N cared for Noire the same way Noire cares for Y/N. It's never properly shown but in heart, looking for each other's back was what they thought.
Black: Fine... you can follow if you want. Uni, I'm trusting you to take care of Lastation once more.
Uni: You can count on me.
Y/N: So how are we going to the ruins?
Black: Isn't it obvious, we will fly there.
Y/N: But you know I can't fly right?
Black: You will just hold on to my arm during the journey.
Y/N: Isn't that dangerous?
Black: Consider it as a trial. You fail you die, you succeed you live. Simple right?
Noire just gave you a smile and all you did was shrug. You held Noire's hand tightly. A faint blush can be seen at Noire's face as it is her first time holding hands of the opposite gender. She didn't want to waste anymore time thus she took off at an insane speed.
The breeze passed through your H/C hair. Noire looked down to check on you and to her suprise your grip is still firm and your expression showed you were enjoying yourself despite the danger you were going to face.
Black: (He really is weird.)
Y/N: Is that the ruins?
Noire looked down to confirm what you saw was true or not. What she saw was a giant rock temple surrounded by trees only. Not to mention tall ones at that.
Black: At least your eye sights aren't bad.
She lowered her speed to make a landing near the entrance. It had a pyramid-like shape. All 4 sides had stairs leading to the top which holds the entrance. After making a landing at one of the few hundreds stair blocks, Noire reverted back to normal and letted your hand go.
Noire: You're going to need this.
She passed you a sword and a sheath. The two items were nothing special, just basic weapons for beginners.
Y/N: Thanks, Noire.
And with that, the two of you took off to venture the ruins.
The entrance had an old elevator system. Whether it was safe or not was just a matter of luck. The elevator managed to send the both of you to the designated location but it was still going to be a long walk before you reach the relic. Sounds of monsters can already be heard miles away but this didn't scare you nor Noire. In fact you were grateful these things exist in this world because these guys are about to spice up your life.
You walked together with Noire to ensure the both of you don't get lost in this labyrinth. There were monsters who tried to get in your way but they were easily murdered in the face of Noire. Sometimes during a few fights you would be in awe because of the way Noire fights. It's elegant yet at the same time it has this coolness to it. Thanks to her you succeeded in finding the door to the relic in ease.
Noire: What's this engraved to the door?
At each side of the door, there was written 1 riddle to test the mind of the intruder. There were 2 sides which meant 2 riddles.
Y/N: Let's make this interesting shall we Noire?
Noire: What do you have in mind?
Y/N: Since there's 2 riddles and the both of us, why don't we see who can solve a riddle faster.
Noire: What's the reward?
Y/N: The reward will be the quest reward. Who wins takes it all.
Noire: Sure, sounds interesting.
Y/N: Alright, I'll take the left you'll take the right. Deal?
Noire: Deal.
We shook hands and went to our respective riddle. The left contained...
Y/N: "The left wing will only open if you can turn the Wheel of Fate. The chosen answer shall open the left wing while the faulty answer shall rain punishment upon thee. The Gods have given you a hint"
All there was is the capital letter G and the wheel.
Y/N: (I need to be careful. If I turn the wrong way we're screwed.)
Noire: "The right wing will only open if you choose the correct path out of the three. The chosen answer will open the right wing while the faulty answer shall rain punishment upon thee"
On the right side, there were 3 paths each leading to a different direction. First is the one on the left that leads to the left. Second is the one in the middle that leads straight. Lastly is the one on the right that leads to the right.
Noire: (Is that it? This might be tough as there are no hints.)
The both of you think as hard as you could. The first one to reach an answer was...
Y/N: I got the answer!
Noire looked at you in suprise to see you solve it quickly. You turned the wheel anticlockwise with confidence. After you made a full turn, you hear mechanisms moving and not long after that it went quiet.
Y/N: Whew... looks like that was the correct answer.
Noire: How did you solve it so quickly?
Y/N: The hint wasn't obvious but I'll explain. If you look at the capital G properly it looks like an arrow spinning anticlockwise. That's how I got my answer. What about you? Haven't found the answer yet?
Y/N said it in a very teasing voice. Noire felt pissed just hearing your voice.
Noire: I'll show you! I can solve this riddle.
Noire still tried thinking for the answer but nothing came out. You decided to take a look at her question.
Y/N: Noire...
Noire: What is it?
Y/N: I got the answer.
Noire: Lies.
Without another word you pressed the right path on the door and the same sound occurred. It appears the locks had been opened.
Y/N: Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go.
Y/N went on and pushed the door open while Noire was still shocked by how quick you could solve 2 riddles.
Y/N: Are you coming or not?
Noire: Oh, um... wait up!
???: Nows the time...
You and Noire looked at the amount of treasure there is in one room. There was gold, silver, swords, you name it, it's there. But your eyes were more focused at the treasure chest in the middle of all that loot. It was a large chest which obviously has a lock which we need a key for it.
Y/N: Is that chest the thing we're looking for?
Noire: Maybe... The client didn't specify the relic.
Y/N: Since we came all this way might as well take everything back.
???: Or maybe you could give it to me.
Suprised to hear an unknown man's voice, we turned around to see a man dressed in a cowboy-kind of outfit. He smirked before throwing what looks like a grenade. The room is actually big but under the path was a gigantic abyss. To make the situation worst the path are quite thin. A few explosions would make the path collapse and bringing the treasure with it.
The grenade was aimed at Noire, but Noire dodged it before it detonated into an explosion of ice.
Y/N: An ice grenade? That's something you don't see everyday.
I unsheathed my sword, Noire brought up her sword while the cowboy took out two pistols.
Desno: The name's Desno. I came here for two things one is the treasure and the other one is for that girl.
He was pointing at Noire. I already disliked the guy even more.
Noire: And what makes you think you can catch me huh?
Noire changes into her other self and began an attack at high speed. Desno wasn't afraid at all in fact he was smiling. I had a bad feeling about him.
Y/N: Noire! Pull back!
Des shot a bullet at Noire. Noire sliced the bullet in half but that made it worst. The bullet had a net that was coated in shiny red colour. That colour was was the exact same with the anti-crystal we saw at the forest.
Black: Dammit!
Once again, Noire reverted back to normal and got entangled by the net. With the anti-crystal so close to her she couldn't even struggle to get out.
Desno: That crystal was mighty powerful wasn't it? Why, I even stunned the goddess of Lastation.
Noire: You'll never get away with this.
Des: Hero pep talk huh?
Y/N: It's a good thing I'm forgotten!
I ran straight for him with my sword ready to slash him. He lowered his guard which is a big mistake in battles. I slashed him once but all I could get was his cloth.
Desno: You're quite the interesting boy you know.
Y/N: Sorry, I'm not interested in guys, especially you!
I tried to slash him horizontally but his agile movements made it hard for me to hit him.
Y/N: Dammit, stay still would you?
Desno: If this is how you fight...
He shot two bullets. One was aimed for my right arm and the other was the left leg. Since it was at close range dodging was impossible.
Desno: Than you might as well give up.
I fell on my knees. There's nothing I could do for now. I stared at the fallen Noire and thought "Is this the end?" Desno walked towards Noire. The closer he got to her, the bigger my rage was built.
Desno: You're a cute girl you know. I might as well have some fun with you before I send you to my client.
The fuse has been blown. My rage couldn't be kept inside any longer. I placed my sword on my left arm, stood up and threw it at Desno but he dodged it as if it was nothing.
Desno: Now you have nothing, little boy.
Y/N: Oh, yeah? Rule number 1 in FPS games, always check your 6.
He looked behind to see Noire already ready to slash. Desno barely dodged it but that was already his worst mistake yet. Despite my injured leg I was still able to run at full speed and tackled Desno. This was the only time he was unable to avoid it. That tackle pushed him right to the abyss where we will never see him again.
Noire: I wanted to at least get some information from him...
Y/N: I guess that won't be happening.
We stared at the abyss before walking our way to the treasure.
???: Ah, my Noire has gotten stronger I see.
Once again another mysterious voice was behind us. We turned only to see a robot in pink colour.
Noire: How did you get out of jail, Anonydeath?
Anonydeath: I have my ways my dear Noire.
Y/N: (This guy is giving me the creeps.)
Anonydeath: The person I hired was useless against your beauty though...
Noire: So you're the one that hired Desno.
Anonydeath: Precisely! Oh, my Noire is so quick in answering questions I just need to take a photo.
He took out a camera out of nowhere.
Anonydeath: Smile!
A flashing sound was heard and Noire is about to burst.
Noire: That's it! I had enough with your obsession.
Anonydeath: Ah, my Noire is going to play tag with me. Oh, by the way boy, you got a mail from someone.
Anonydeath was running for his life away from Noire though he seems to enjoy it. Reminds me of the time where I teased Noire till she burst.
Y/N: Now why is this mail for me?
To: Y/N L/N or Noire
From: Unknown
Gamindustri isn't going to be the same anymore. Someone will change it for the better good of this world.
Yours sincerely,
Unknown
For starters, how did this guy know my name? And Gamindustri will change? I don't have the slightest clue of what's going on. I think it's better to give it to Noire as this mail was also for her. Something is definitely happening.
The End: Chapter 2: Treasure
Phew, that was tiring. I successfully written a 2000 wording chapter. I hope you guys enjoyed it. And I hope to see you guys in the next chapter.
Bye!
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