And here it is everyone! The resolution to Howling Shadow! I know this hasn't gotten many readers yet since well, the Elsword franchise isn't as popular as it used to be. But nonetheless, thank you for the few who have been reading for your support! And just as a bit of a bonus, I even put a little bit of spoiler like info towards the end of the chapter. Anyways, on with the show!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Elsword, its characters, or any of the locations from the franchise/game. Those belong to KOG, KillerCombo, and Nexon. I also don't own Sugou from SAO, as well as SAO itself. He and said franchise belong to Reki Kawahara, Aniplex USA, and A-1 Pictures. I do however own the story's OCs as well as the story itself. Now, shush copyright Nazis, the chapter begins now!

Three and a half years ago…

Hallways of Elder Castle Basement, Elder Castle, City of Elder, 1:47pm

After leaving from Wally's office and where his escape route was, Wolfen went back into the many hallways of the now ruined base of operations of Black Arms, going deeper into the complex.

Of course, there were still guards, but now all that was left were the mechanical ones, Wally's creations. Though even then, they didn't stand a chance as Wolfen dashed and tore through them with a spare set of dual pistols he had kept. Though unlike his goggles, he didn't have as many spares of those.

Just a bit further...Wolfen thought as he continued his assault down the halls. A bit further and he came across a large bay door. He broke down the door fairly easily before taking out all the mechanical guards he could sense in the room with a few quick shots. A few moments after, the nasod creations of Wally that were there all collapsed, each with a single hole in where their cores used to be.

After doing so, he relaxed himself and looked around. He was in a room that looked a bit like a lounge, connecting to a multitude of other rooms. He looked around one of two of the rooms as he walked in from the open doors. He could tell that this was likely where they experimented on those Wally and the organization he was a part of kidnapped. Each of them had operating tables with a variety of equipment, some of which Wolfen was sure wasn't anything scientific, but rather simple torture tools.

Wolfen could feel his blood boil for a moment, but he then sensed multiple presences in a room a bit further down the hall. He walked over to the door. The door was a single panel, and he noticed that the door itself was painted in yellow and black to signify caution, and on it was a sign that noted "Subject Incubation Chamber".

Wolfen was certain this was the room where those they experimented on was. And he was also certain of one other thing due to his senses.

Most of the people in there, the 'subjects', were children. Wolfen added to the back of his mind that if he ever met Wally again, he was going to make sure Wally paid for this.

Dearly.

In any case, Wolfen decided to open the door in a different manner than the ones he had done previously. He could tell the doors were shut tight, plus he couldn't risk breaking the door down in a manner that could injure those inside. So he put away his dual pistols and instead charged aura into his right gauntlet, causing it to become a dark, ethereal-like black claw. He then lunged said claw into the part between the door and the doorframe.

The result being it went through said gap and into the other side. He then released the charge causing his gauntlet to return to normal before using his strength to forcibly open the door by pushing the door where it would normally go.

As he opened it, he saw the room was dark, with a dozen cages within. But more importantly, within said cages were a multitude of children. From what Wolfen could tell there was around 20 in total, but Wolfen guessed based on the size of said cages, they probably used to have more within them.

The children themselves seemed to vary in hair color, size, and even species in some cases, as some seemed to be koala looking creatures, and one girl seemed to from what Wolfen could sense, was essentially biomechanical. But one thing that they all shared was a look of uncertainty, and clothing that seemed more like rags than clothing.

For a second, Wolfen couldn't help but let images of his past overlap the one in front of him.

That place that made Hell seem lukewarm.

That place where the guards, wardens, scientists, and so forth tortured innocent people just because they could.

That place where his broken will, through the screams and cries of the many people there, was reborn, becoming nearly unbreakable. That place that after 14 years of pain and agony, he rose up to destroy.

He then snapped out of it and focused back on the situation at hand. He then walked over to the cages before saying to the kids the words they needed to hear.

"It's okay. I'm going to help you all get home."

He noted in particular the second he said those words a red head boy towards the back looked straight at the man as his dull red eyes started to become full of color.

Two days later, City of Elder, noon

Two days after what would be known as the Elder incident, a temporary government made by several of the leading revolutionaries, such as Hoffman and Lenphad, got to work on rebuilding the damage done by Wally, his men, and the revolution meant to free themselves from him. This included rebuilding, or at this point, remodeling, of the castle due to the damage from some of the battles, the tearing down of the wall between the inner and outer city, as they came to understand that wall was there in order to keep the smarter people of the inner city from what was going on, and to just about everyone's delight, the removal of the many statues of their former tyrant.

In any case, things seemed to be recovering.

However, the many citizens of the city, save for those in the know, couldn't help but wonder.

Just who was that behind the screen that gave them the will to fight. Who was it that saved the city from Wally's tyranny.

No one really knew, but rumors did circulate from some of the people in the battle.

Right before everything began, some say they saw a black blur entering the castle. A black blur followed by the sounds of a wolf howling.

Luchiel's Tavern, City of Elder, Same time.

Two days before, it was as if though the place was a ghost town.

Now however, it was PACKED. Luchiel's first thought was that it had never been this packed before. She swore that she probably had broken a record or two today.

Apparently while Wolfen's actions went mostly under the radar, Luchiel's didn't. After seeing the destruction she brought many of Wally's soldiers, with a frying pan no less, many people had a newfound respect for her.

"Sigh, if I knew this was going ta happen, I would have hired a few people beforehand." Luchiel muttered as she sat in a private room she had set up upstairs. The reason she wanted some privacy at the moment was due to the fact she was sitting at a table with Lowe and Wolfen. Other than wanting a bit of time not surrounded by people, there were a few things that needed to be discussed.

Lowe chuckled a little as he said "Well, you were the one with said frying pan."

"Say Blade." Luchiel retorted with a bit of a smirk.

Wolfen decided to enter the conversation as he said "Alright, that's enough you two."

Lowe and Luchiel decided to put their poking each other on hold as they looked over towards Wolfen. Lowe then spoke "So, what's next for you? I know you had us help you get those kids out unnoticed, which I kinda want to ask why, but what now?"

Wolfen responded "I had you two help me with that in case people got ideas on wanting to keep them locked up as guinea pigs to see what Wally did to them. And second, I plan on returning them home. They deserve that at least."

Luchiel then added "What about the ones that be orphans then?"

Lowe's eyes then widened as he said "So that's why you asked me about someone trustworthy."

Wolfen nodded "Yes."

Lowe then continued "So that would mean other than the ones you're dropping off you're headed towards Velder, right?"

Wolfen nodded.

Lowe then said "I'm going with you then."

Luchiel then retorted "Wait what!? Why!?"

"First off, I was originally part of Black Arms. If I stick around here, I'm certain they'll come back before long. I know too much." Lowe answered.

"But-"

Lowe interrupted her as he added "Plus two other things. One, Wolfen probably wouldn't mind some help in looking after the kids along the way. And two, I could probably learn a bit from him and also the guy we're going to."

Luchiel sighed, knowing she couldn't really win said argument. She then questioned "And just who is this guy?"

Lowe responded "His name is Penensio. He's one of the rising figures in the Velder Magic Corps. Only reason I know the guy is that one of my cousins is related to him."

Luchiel sighed before she responded "Alright fine, go off on your little adventure. Just make sure you come back sometimes, okay?"

Lowe nodded as he thanked the girl.

Wolfen then tossed to her a small device that looked like a sort of pager before he said "If you get into anything dangerous though, feel free to give me a call, alright?"

Luchiel nodded as Wolfen got up from the chair, shortly followed by Lowe before he said "In any case, let's get moving. Can't leave them waiting for too long."

Just before they could leave the room however, Luchiel quickly darted over to Lowe, grabbing the man and kissing him on the lips. Wolfen had a feeling it would come to this and let them have their moment of romance before grabbing the grey haired young man by his collar after the two parted their faces.

Wolfen then said "Alright Lowe, I know you had your moment there, but you need to focus." before putting on the cloak he used when he originally entered the city.

Lowe then got himself together before they headed down the stairs before he said "R-right."

The two entered the main bar area, filled with a large variety of people all happily eating and drinking. As the two made their way to the exit, one conversation in particular caught their ears.

"You know, we should come up with a name or something for whoever that guy was."

"You mean that howling black blur thing? Yeah right. It was probably just some rumor."

"Actually, I saw that guy fight some orange light lookin thing."

"Wait, he's real? You're serious?"

"Yeah, black blur and all."

"Hmm, oh I know, how about...Howling Shadow? Get it?"

"...you know, that might actually catch on."

Wolfen couldn't help but think as he and Lowe exited the tavern.

...I'm keeping that one.

Present, Velder Hospital

"And that's the whole story." Elsword said, wrapping up his tale.

The rest of the group couldn't help but smile at what was a good ending.

Chung then added "You know, I wouldn't be surprised if Luchiel pulled Lowe out of the afterlife just to beat him up for dying on her."

Elsword then nodded "True enough...in any case though, that's how it all went down."

Raven added "He's quite a respectable person though, making sure those kids were able to at least not end up as lab rats."

Aisha then said "Wait, how exactly did he get you all around then?"

Eve and Elsword replied at the same time "A bus, and later an airship."

Ara looked at them before she asked "But if he's not exactly a normal person, where did he get those?"

Elsword then added "Well, he said he designed them himself and helped in building them."

In reaction to said statement, Chung, having entered what Elsword called "Nerd mode" began to ask Elsword a multitude of questions in rapid fire, much to Rune's dismay.

Aisha chuckled a bit before then looking out the window. By now it was already evening, with the sun setting across the sky.

I wonder where Wolfen is now? She asked in her thoughts.

In a different hospital room, same time

"So, she gonna wake up soon?" a man asked the black coated man the group above was speaking of.

"Likely. So then, based on what you told me, they'll be moving soon, right?" Wolfen asked the man

"Yeah, they already got three of the priestesses. Fire, Water, and Light. From what I heard, Dark's location is unknown currently, Wind is currently in Sander, and Earth is still here in Velder. And lastly, the most important piece of the puzzle, her highness, is with the latter. As I told you just yesterday though, I still don't know much about what they called their 'god'." the man answered.

Wolfen then looked at the bed in the room as he said "Then we'll need to be ready. I don't know what it is they plan on releasing upon the world. But even if they manage to release this god they mentioned…"

It was at this point, the figure in the bed began to stir. The voices of the conversation getting her attention.

Wolfen then said "We'll be ready…"

WVH: And there we go, the end to Wolfen's little side story (plus a bit extra!) I hope you all enjoyed it.

Elsword: And soon enough, the rest of us will be back in the fray.

Chung: True enough, especially with what they mentioned up above.

Aisha: Things are going to be even more hectic in this sequel, aren't they?

Raven: Indeed.

Luchiel: True. Who knows, I might show up just for some frying pan action!

Wolfen: I wouldn't put it past you.

Elsword: Kinda curious about those two people mentioned at the end though, plus the priestesses.

Wolfen: All in due time Elsword

Add: I could tell you if you wanted me to kukuku!

WVH: ...and you would know that how?

Add: ...I may have found your google doc...

WVH: ...well everyone, don't forget to R&R! Now excuse me while I use this anti-spoiler tape on Add's mouth.

Add: YOU MAY SILENCE ME, BUT THEY WILL KNOW!

Some blonde wearing orange: Yeah! They will know, dattebayo!

Elsword: ...WVH? Is that who I think it is?

WVH: Okay, how did you get in here? This isn't even your universe!

Some white hair guy with wolf ears and tail who isn't Inuyasha: I let him in.

WVH: ...siiiigggh...the things I deal with sometimes...