Hwaryun is so pretty omg- ( TДT) she's my waifu.

ZINLESTER'S POV

"Zinlester Klavis."

O__O <------- Zin

'What.....!?'

My eyes were widened as my full name came out of the red head's lips. How does she know my real name? I'm sure that I registered myself as 'Zinlester Kang' in my Pocket-!! So how....?

But more importantly, how is she here when she failed the Test at Evankhell's Floor?!

(A/N: Forgot to mention in her Infos that Zin registered her name as 'Zinlester Kang' in her Pocket. Just thought to point that out. Back to the story! ^^)

"H-How do you-"

"There's not enough time so let's not waste it." The red head said as she fixed her long bloody red hair. She gazed at me with a glint of amusement in her eyes while I had genuine confusion and annoyingness.

She took a step forward while my eyes only squinted as I glared at her. "How and why are you here?" Questioned by me, venom laced my voice.

She lightly smirked. "I'll answer all of your questions when the right time comes, but for now, I will only say the ones that are necessary."

"Then at least answer this: How are you here? You failed the Test on the 2nd Floor, you shouldn't be able to climb the Tower-"

"I can go anywhere because.....I am a Guide."

My eyes instantly went wide. "A Guide...." I mumbled.

The Guide nodded at me with a slight grin playing on her lips. "I know you know what a Guide is capable of."

"...." I was speechless. A speculation popped up in my head. Something that I wouldn't have thought to actually happen. "Don't tell me..."

"Don't tell me, you're the reason why Bam is in this kind of situation?" my eyes were dull and my face darkened as I continue to stare blankly at the red female. I could feel my blood boiling inside of me, and my eyes began to glow in furiousness.

She smirked. "Yes."

*SLASH!*

I took out my black staff, 'Midnight', as I summoned my Arms Inventory and pointed it on this red head's neck. The feeling of anger was slowly swallowing me. My anger is taking over me.

'So she's the reason, huh?'

"Why?" Just that single word meant so many more and was filled with many emotions.

"You know, Zinlester. Out of all the children of Zynkedon Klavis, you're the one who knows it the best."

"But I don't understand!" Yelled by me as I put down my staff and breath heavily. I mustn't let my anger get to my head especially with an upcoming fight. Gotta stay my cool. I neither want anyone to hear us, especially Bam.

Gritting my teeth, I stared at this woman intensely. "Why does Bam have to go through all of that?! There are more ways to accomplish the prophecy! Ways where Bam wouldn't have to go through such hardship and pain-"

"But if he didn't go through all of those hardships, do you think he will be able to be the person he needs to be?"

Instantly, I halted on my words at what the Guide had just said. However, my eyes remained glaring at her as they glowed and was fuming anger.

Hwaryun's smirk widened. "Life isn't all rainbows and unicorns, Zinlester."

"Are you saying that Bam has to struggle to be the person that you FUGtards want?" my voice cracked.

"You can answer that yourself."

"Damn it." With my hand placed on my forehead, I sat on the bench beside as. Troubled and stressed was clear in my face. I looked utterly not in a good mood.

Even though I don't want to admit it, it's true that Bam needs to become a stronger individual. He can't rely on his friends forever, especially in times like this. Bam is the boy in the prophecy, and he needs to be ready for it. Encouraging him to stay put and play safe is not a good thing.

'But....is this prophecy really meant for Bam to suffer...?' I don't want Bam to suffer, and everyone else as well.

'It just hurts me how I know everything. All of it. But I can't reveal anything...'

A short period of silence wrapped the both of us.

"...I know that you know everything about Bam. However, no matter what, you mustn't tell him anything."

"In short I'm gonna lie?" Lifting my head up to look at the female, I asked sarcastically and gave her a plain look.

She nodded. "Precisely."

In response, I nodded as well. I am not dumb. There is time for everything, destiny will find its way for Bam to know everything. All I have to do is wait and be prepared for anything. This prophecy....it's legit. It's not some stupid old story that I thought it was in the past. I am really the 'chosen one'.

"'Chosen one'." Out of nowhere, Hwaryun mocked me making me give her a smug look. "Shut up."

"Why are you here again? Why are you playing as Yuto?"

"I'm here because I was sent by the Elders of FUG."

"Elders?!" A bewildered expression spread across my face as I stood up from my seat and looked at Hwaryun wide eyes.

'Why would the Elders of FUG send her here?'

"I'm telling you this now, Zinlester. We must find a way to stop this team's plans." She said with a serious look.

My eyes darkened as a conclusion popped up in my head. "Go on..."

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THIRD PERSON POV

Zin walked back to her team with her head hung low. A shadow is casted upon her eyes as they were covered by her bangs. Biting her lower lip. Fists clenched and her face showed nothing but blankness. What she heard from the Guide made her utterly confused and mad. Multiple questions were still left in her head even though the red head answered all of her questions.

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"Don't you find it odd? This Workshop Battle, I mean." Hwaryun asked Zin.

The girl with platinum locks narrowed her eyes at the red head. "You mean why FUG is totally flexing Bam to the public? And why they made Bam participate in the Workshop Battle despite them knowing that some people-us, that knows Bam's past may gather here? Yeah, kind of." She bluntly answered.

The red head smirked. "Correct." She wasn't surprised on how the girl knows all of this. After all, she is an outstanding Regular.

"Do you know why?" Zin asked as her eyes narrowed on the other female.

"You see, Zinlester. The prize of this Workshop Battle...."

".......is none other than the Slayer Nominee 'Jue Viole Grace'."

A gasp escaped from Zin's lips as her eyes grew wider than ever. Her mind was going crazy. Questions popped in her head, multiples of them. How and why? What do they mean that Bam is the prize of this Workshop Battle?

The Wave Controller's eyes darkened. "What do you mean?"

"Do you know about the 'Thorn'?"

''Thorn'.....?' Zin thought as she was puzzled. Could she be talking about the 'Thorn' that was left by the God's messenger? She's not sure, but she's certain that something like that happened in the past and is a huge part of the prophecy.

Soon, Hwaryun began to explain the 'Thorn' to Zin. "Currently, Viole has a replica of the Thorn, however it's not just any replica."

"It is a container, to house the REAL Thorn."

Zin's eyes instantly went wide.

"But I don't get it." With her brows furrowed, Zin cut her off. "Why would you give him just a replica of it when you can give the literal Thorn? You guys are just making things more complicated."

Hwaryun then released a snort of amusement. "I knew you would ask that." Tilting her head to the side, Zin gazed at Hwaryun in confusion of her reaction.

Her expression then went back into a poker yet serious one. "Not all FUG members supports of the plan Viole getting the real Thorn."

Zin squinted my eyes at the red head "What do you mean?"

"Other Slayers, and Elders of FUG, are opposed of the idea for Viole, a mere Slayer Nominee, to obtain the Thorn of Enryu."

'Enryu...' Zin knows who Enryu is. Basically the Irregular who slayed the Aministrator on the Floor of Death, which is also the reason why that Floor is now called the 'Floor of Death'.

'He must be the God's messenger...' More speculations popped up in Zin's head. So many questions and ideas. But then, her thoughts were interrupted when Hwaryun once again spoke.

"All of this was planned out. Your friends joining the Workshop Battle. Taking you with FUG-everything was planned to get all of Viole's friends here."

"Because you are hostages."

'!!'

"Hostages...?!" The Klavis was left speechless.

Yes, Zin know that she was a hostage obviously. But, she didn't expect for Isu, Endorsi, Anaak, Hatz-everyone else! Would be considered as hostage as well.

Everything was trap. For FUG to keep Bam under control. 'So my speculation was right, they are threatening Bam into probably killing us if he doesn't follow their orders.'

'Bastards...' Gritting her teeth, Zin stared furiously on the ground as her fists were clenched tightly making them turn white on how tight it is.

"I can't believe this.." The Klavis muttered under her breath.

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Soon after that conversation, Hwaryun explained the plan to Zin. Where Team FUG will betray Bam, and that Team FUG and Team Mad Dog will collaborate in order for Bam to turn into a Living Ignition Weapon.

It was hard to take it in. Zin had a hard time processing the shock of this scheme. Everything was surely planned out well, she had to say that.

But luckily, a Guide is with them who could see the future and change it even. Again, Zin's head felt numb and dizzy. She wanted to complain on how complicated this thing is.

Yet, she was also still wary of Hwaryun for she is the cause of why Bam is part of FUG right now. She can't help that this red head is plotting something alone in her head. She feels like something dangerous will happen to her, or worse, someone important to her.

*SIGH!*

A deep sigh left Zin's lips as her hand reached to run through her flowing locks. She still couldn't believe that all of this is happening, and that there are more things that are still about to happen. But the fact that Hwaryun basically planned all of this angers her. If she knew this from the start, why didn't she stop it? It's understandable that she's doing this for the best, but Bam...

'Damn that Guide. She's creepy as hell.' But scratch that, Zin found Hwaryun to be creepy for she knows the future. This shouldn't be a surprise for she is Guide, but Zin can't help but get the chills for it reminds her of Von who literally read her like a book and not to mention her own brother is sort of like that too. Hwaryun on the other hand can predict the future.

'I'm being surrounded by a bunch of weirdos.' Another sigh escaped from Zin's lips. She felt sorry for herself, because she has to go through all of this. If she knew it was this hard to be the so called 'chosen one' she would have given that title to someone else ages ago.

But you know, deep inside her....she's actually glad that she's been the chosen one.

"Ms. Zin, you're back." Bam approached Zin as soon as his eyes caught the female's figure. He wondered on why she looked like she's in a bad mood, but he decided to just let it be. His reason is because Zin can become quite violent sometimes.

Zin lifted her head up only to be welcomed by the eyes of Bam that were covered with his bangs. She mentally laughed at herself. She smiled at him. "Hey, Bam."

No matter how hard she tries, just seeing Bam in front of her brings her pain. Bam is her friend, the thought of him being treated as an object, an Ignition Weapon to be precise, saddens her. She can't help but feel sorry for Bam and feel guilty. She knows everything. But she can't tell him. She knows a brief about his past, his parents, how he was born, his purpose in life, but all she could do is stay silent and wait for the right time. Her only purpose is to make sure that he will be able to accomplish the prophecy and guide him and accompany him. All she can do is stay shut and wait for the destined time for Bam to know everything. Things comes and happens when the right time comes.

'I'm sorry, Bam...'

"How was your trip?" The brunette asked as the both of them walked towards Novick and Ran who're eyes are glued to the Battle happening.

"I wouldn't say that it was a 'trip', but it was good, I guess..."

"Zin, you're back," Ran turned to the sky blue eyed girl as soon as he noticed her presence. "Perfect timing, the next Regulars to participate are about to be announced." Ran added.

"Oh, really?" Zin said and faced the screen.

There flashed different Groups. And Zin's name (Zinlester Kang) was flashed under the category 'Group 13'. Regulars began shouting and cheering.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like we have different and interesting participants in this round!!" Mr. IO, one of the hosts announced.

"Look, IO!! Under 'Group 13' is the famous Crystal Shooter!! This is the first time that the Crystal Shooter has ever participated in a serious battle! Everyone is excited for she never participates in any battles, and even in her team she just plays as a support!!" Mr. Punk, another host said.

"This is going to be exciting!!" Louder, the audience began cheering and shouting and Regulars began more focused and curious.

Sighing, Zin held her forehead as she closed her eyes in exasperation. "These losers...."

A short and laugh left Bam's lips. "Well, you're lucky that you came here just in time." Novick said to the girl.

"Whatever, I guess I'll do some stretching before the Battle."

Out of nowhere, Novick placed his hand on top of Zin and carefully ruffled her hair. "Take it easy, it's just the first round."

A frown was now present on Zin's face as she felt herself being babied for some reason by Novick. "Don't do that. I'm not a kid." She yanked off Novick's hand.

"Now you know what I feel." Ran suddenly butted in and grumpily folded his arms in front of his chest as his faze were glued onto Zin's intensely. He's still annoyed that Zin sometimes treats him as a little boy when he's not. Well, at least he thinks he isn't. :'D

Zin pouted at Ran and the blue boy only stuck out his tongue at her.

:P <------- Ran

'Really mature....' Zin deadpanned to herself before rolling her eyes as she turned back her heels with a huff, amusing the three males. They cringed a little though on how girly Zin acted.

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(WARNING: Pure cringe coming up. This is actually intentional and idk why I did this. It's so cliched sksksk-)

Zin is now on the stage of where her battle will happen. She's all ready, she just stretched and is ready to kick some asses.

And sooner or later, the battle has now begun.

'All I have to do is insert this plug, and then I win. Right?' Of course, Zin doesn't want to negotiate into such useless fights. She's just here to win, but that doesn't mean that she'll have to kill everyone. Or, if that's even possible.

"You-!" unexpectedly, a lady with a bodycon dress pointed at Zin and yelled loudly and harshly. Her face is loaded with makeup but it looked like a mess because her eye liner is all over the place. Did she cry? Her hair was messy as hell too, and she wore flats for her shoes.

Cringe was obvious in Zin's face. 'Who would wear such an inappropriate outfit for a battle?' Gosh, why does all people care about these days is looks, not even thinking if their fashion is appropriate for the situation or event.

The lady continued with her ranting. "Because of you-my boyfriend broke up with me!!"

'What did I do?!' Zin was utterly confused.

"I'm gonna make sure you'll pay for ruining my love story!! Arrrgghhh!!!" The woman began charging at her with a loud yell.

'Love story......?' Everyone who noticed the girl's complaints sweatdropped and looked weirdly at the 'broken-hearted' girl.

'I feel secondhand embarrassment.' Zin's face dropped.

Zin who was unfazed didn't gave a damn and just made a crystal cage and caged the girl in there. Obviously, the lady began screaming and screeching on why she was caged by a bitch like her who stole her boyfriend-

"I didn't stole your boyfriend so chill." The daughter of Klavis slowly approached the lady and said.

'This is the exact definition of cringe people.'

"Shut up! Because of that pretty face of yours-he left me!!"

"It's not my fault that I'm prettier than you, weirdo." She bluntly replied with a poker face. Zin just stated the fact, so she thought it's nothing wrong for saying something that is true.

But the lady just got even more furious at Zin's cocky statement. Which is not really a surprise.

"You b*tch!! I'm going to kill you!!" she threatened.

But then, Zin created a cage of crystals. It surrounded the raging female as it instantly caged her. Bars surrounded her and caged her unable to free herself.

"Try to get out of there first." Zin taunted and so began approaching the holes to plug in her stick nonchalantly. She could hear the raging lady's screams and screeches that just made her want to kill herself. This is really humiliating. How could someone do all of this just because they're partner left them?

'Pathetic.'

"Look, Punk! It looks like the Crystal Shooter from Group 13 really humiliated a Regular!!" IO gossiped.

"That Regular was furious that her boyfriend left him because of the gorgeous Crystal Shooter!!" Punk gossiped back.

"Well, I wouldn't blame him. That girl looks too possessive, and