Alice laughed as each of the guild members, all but her and Von, confronted the so-called Guild Master. Amaterasu didn't say anything to bad, just that it was a test. One thing that made Alice twitch was Ila's complaint that the whole building could have caved in and killed them all. While Alice was busy twitching while Kain addressed every guild member that had crossed him.
"There's been reports of Ruinosus terrorizing the forest eight miles from Olny. A hunting cabin has been attacked, the whereabouts of the couple who live there is unknown, and a train that runs through the area hasn't returned to the station for four days. Finding out what happened to the missing train and couple, as well as exterminating the Ruinosus threat from the area, is our mission. We're leaving as soon as the sun sets. I'll be outside until then. Oh, and we'll be walking the eight miles."
Alice hadn't even processed what all he had said before breaking into a fit of mad laughter. "You're all so weak," Alice cackled, standing and pointing at them all. "If you honestly believe a falling building would kill us you don't deserve to be a part of this guild! We've defeated countless monsters over the years, but you were always the weakest! Why don't you all leave while you can so better Keepers can replace you hopeless causes!" Alice turned to face the outdoors, preparing to take off. "I'll take this on myself and show you all! Dark Wing!" The shadows around the room began to shake, making their way to their Master. Within seconds, large black wings, at least thirteen foot across, formed on her back. "See you never." Her manic laughter continued as she shot out the window. Gabriel himself winked as a good-bye, disappearing along with his Keeper.
"You sure are in a good mood," Gabriel laughed, buzzing along next to Alice in his shadow form. Her laughter continued on, seemingly endless.
"Those idiots stand no chance! I feel bad for the self-centered idiot for taking on our guild! Thinking he can give me orders when I've known him barely a moment. Pathetic!"
"You know he's a B rank, right? I don't think disobeying a direct order will color his fancy."
"If he doesn't like my style he can rid the guild of me! I don't need them and any guild would be more than happy to have me!"
Alice stopped in mid air as her wings disappeared. Anyone on looking might have assumed it was her spell timing out, but she had truly snapped out of her fit. She skillfully landed on her toes and stood quickly.
"I knew you'd snap out of it." Gabriel morphed to his beloved human form, landing next to Alice. She had remembered that around a year ago, she had promised the man that had taken her in that no matter what, she would obey all orders given. "A promise is a promise, aye?"
"I suppose ..." Alice balled up her fists and grunted. "Why did the old fart have to stop! Why would he give up us for being a Hunter? Dammit!" The Keeper punched a near by tree out of anger. Having the problem she did, the old Guild Master had become somewhat of a replacement of her father, and now he was gone too. "This ... this right here is why I don't bother with people. They all leave you in the end no matter what and leave you with a giant pile of rubble."
"I'll never leave you Master. I'll stay by your side no matter what," Gabriel cheered enthusiastically, leaping on Alice in a hug. Alice couldn't help but smile at her demon, laughing normally now. He was her best friend and she knew she could trust him. The Keeper hugged Gabriel tightly, her inner child shining. At that point, Alice decided to wait in the tree she had earlier hit. Once she saw her comrades, she would join in the journey to their next mission.
"There's been reports of Ruinosus terrorizing the forest eight miles from Olny. A hunting cabin has been attacked, the whereabouts of the couple who live there is unknown, and a train that runs through the area hasn't returned to the station for four days. Finding out what happened to the missing train and couple, as well as exterminating the Ruinosus threat from the area, is our mission. We're leaving as soon as the sun sets. I'll be outside until then. Oh, and we'll be walking the eight miles."
Alice hadn't even processed what all he had said before breaking into a fit of mad laughter. "You're all so weak," Alice cackled, standing and pointing at them all. "If you honestly believe a falling building would kill us you don't deserve to be a part of this guild! We've defeated countless monsters over the years, but you were always the weakest! Why don't you all leave while you can so better Keepers can replace you hopeless causes!" Alice turned to face the outdoors, preparing to take off. "I'll take this on myself and show you all! Dark Wing!" The shadows around the room began to shake, making their way to their Master. Within seconds, large black wings, at least thirteen foot across, formed on her back. "See you never." Her manic laughter continued as she shot out the window. Gabriel himself winked as a good-bye, disappearing along with his Keeper.
"You sure are in a good mood," Gabriel laughed, buzzing along next to Alice in his shadow form. Her laughter continued on, seemingly endless.
"Those idiots stand no chance! I feel bad for the self-centered idiot for taking on our guild! Thinking he can give me orders when I've known him barely a moment. Pathetic!"
"You know he's a B rank, right? I don't think disobeying a direct order will color his fancy."
"If he doesn't like my style he can rid the guild of me! I don't need them and any guild would be more than happy to have me!"
Alice stopped in mid air as her wings disappeared. Anyone on looking might have assumed it was her spell timing out, but she had truly snapped out of her fit. She skillfully landed on her toes and stood quickly.
"I knew you'd snap out of it." Gabriel morphed to his beloved human form, landing next to Alice. She had remembered that around a year ago, she had promised the man that had taken her in that no matter what, she would obey all orders given. "A promise is a promise, aye?"
"I suppose ..." Alice balled up her fists and grunted. "Why did the old fart have to stop! Why would he give up us for being a Hunter? Dammit!" The Keeper punched a near by tree out of anger. Having the problem she did, the old Guild Master had become somewhat of a replacement of her father, and now he was gone too. "This ... this right here is why I don't bother with people. They all leave you in the end no matter what and leave you with a giant pile of rubble."
"I'll never leave you Master. I'll stay by your side no matter what," Gabriel cheered enthusiastically, leaping on Alice in a hug. Alice couldn't help but smile at her demon, laughing normally now. He was her best friend and she knew she could trust him. The Keeper hugged Gabriel tightly, her inner child shining. At that point, Alice decided to wait in the tree she had earlier hit. Once she saw her comrades, she would join in the journey to their next mission.