Danmachi - The Last Hero

Chapter 1: Death and the Dungeon

"I still cannot understand it." The events surrounding Zeus' return to Tenkai a week and a half ago still leaving her bewildered. "It makes no sense to me. His grandfather struck out with that lightning bolt as punishment for acting like an ass. So why then, did that boy heal Loki after the scene that she made in front of him. What was up with that purity that seems to surround Bell Cranel. He is not a deity, so how can he exude such an aura. and more than that, WHY DO I KEEP THINKING ABOUT THAT DAY AND THOSE EVENTS AND WHY CANT I GET HIM OUT OF MY HEAD? I CAN STILL SEE THOSE AL MIRAJ-ESQUE FEATURES OF HIS. THAT SNOW WHITE HAIR AND THOSE RUBELLITE EYES SHINING AT ME." Shaking her head as she walked through the 17th floor of the dungeon with her familia's expedition party, Aiz Wallenstein was deep in thought.

"I still do not see why we needed to turn back, we could have pushed through." Whined an annoyed wheat skinned amazoness by the name of Tiona. Slightly curvy, except for her chest; she had brown hair and eyes.

"SHUT IT TIONA. Stop questioning the captains orders like an idiot or I'll kill you!!" Roared another amazoness, Tione; Tiona's minutes older twin sister. She also sported brown hair, brown eyes and ample curves with a significantly larger chest than her younger twin Tiona.

"Tiona, you are well aware of the destruction that those unknown monsters wrought upon our gear! Your Urga couldn't cut a tomato at this point, so how exactly were you expecting to fight these acid wielding blobs?? We also lost most of our food and recovery items and as such, continuing the expedition would be a fool's errand!" Riveria reminded Tiona about captain Finn's reasoning.

"We could have found food down there almost anywhere, all we would need to......"

"All of you; enough!!! We are still in the dungeon, and even as high level adventurers in the upper floors, carelessness can cause tragedy!" Cautioning the entire group as he spoke, the level 6 Pallum captain Finn; attempted to get everyone back on task!

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH" Thundered the level 6 dwarf; Gareth "That's a laugh Finn! Thanks I needed that. Would you like me wedgie a few of these threats into ashes??!! HAHAHAHHA"

Puuftg; Thwack! Aiz turned towards the sudden noise to see Line, a level 2 human supporter and fellow familia member face down under the weight of her heavy bags stuffed to the brim with drop items and other loot.

Reaching her hand out to help the poor girl up "Are you alright Line? Here, let me help you with those bags" Aiz stated while trying to grab one of the bags as she helped the over encumbered girl off the ground.

"I can't possibly allow our first class adventurers to take on the task of pack mule. I really am useless"  Line; having made her decision "Aiz, I thank you for your concern, but I will be fine. Thank you for helping me up." respectfully declined Aiz's help.

Shoving the supporter to the side drawing a glare from Aiz, the level 5 werewolf; Bete approached Aiz, making his feelings on the matter known to all:

"Aiz, they aren't even worth talking to, much less helping; these weaklings. Hell; All weaklings are worthless. LOOK DOWN ON THEM!!! It is your right as someone who had the resolve to become strong!" He stated rather enthusiastically. "They aren't worth saving nor are they worth your pity"

"It's not pity Bete, they are familia too" replied Aiz with an emotionless glint in her eyes!

"Wow; that's quite reprehensible there Bete! You were once a weakling yourself as I recall!" Riveria pointed out to the ill tempered werewolf.

"I had the intestinal fortitude to become strong though Riveria; what's her excuse?" growled the werewolf

"What a stupid dog you got there Riveria, care to put him on a leash?" Chiming in, Tiona snarled her retort at Bete