Orario was nothing like he had been expecting it to be. He thought that the moment he arrived he would be able to start his adventure, but who was he kidding, he was a nobody from the countryside and expected to just be welcomed with open arms into a Familia. He was down to his last few Valis and honestly, he was on the verge of giving up entirely. Time after time he was refused entry to a Familia, the mocking tones, the harsh words, those that laughed in his face, everything they had said had made him want to give up. Yes he had been optimistic when he had walked up to the Gate's of the Loki Familia only to be turned away before even seeing what was behind those gates. He had tried others, some high in status others on the much lower end of the spectrum, but every time he was turned away. There was no one that would take him in.

He had heard of some Adventurer's going into the Dungeon alone, without the aid of a Familia, was that what he was suppose to do? His Grandfather had always told him that to be an Adventurer one had to join a Familia, to gain the acceptance of a God. Had his Grandfather been wrong about that? Crouching down in an alleyway he opened up the small bag that housed his remaining Valis. Right now he only had a very small amount left, it could either cover a room at the Inn, or he could get a Rookie Kit that those in the Guild sold to new adventurers.

Leaning back he looked up to the sky above, if he used the money for an inn, he'd have nothing left and more than likely he would have to go home, back to the country and give up on his dream. Even though there was nothing left there for him. On the other hand he could go buy a Rookie Kit and start his adventure in the Dungeon and hope that he was able to make some money. It would be a gamble, but at least he would be honouring his Grandfather. He had made a promise that he would become an Adventurer.

Tightening the bag he attached to his belt and stood tall. He had already made up his mind. He turned to face either side of the alley, remembering which direction that he had come from he headed off, wanting to head to the guild as soon as possible. Once more the hope of adventure was strong in his heart. He wouldn't give up on his dream.

However as he exited the alleyway a petite Goddess walked through, slightly confused. She was sure that this had been the alleyway she had been pointed towards. A young adventurer was seeking a Familia to join, sure he was a Rookie but it was better than nothing when she had nothing. But the alley was empty, not a soul to be seen. With a pout the Goddess turned on her heel and stormed off to a certain Goddess's shop, to plead not to throw her out.

Bell entered the guild once more, still marvelling at the interior. A wide space with counters for adventurers to talk with the guild advisers, there was even an exchange branch for adventurers to exchange the magic stones and drop items from the Dungeon. As Bell walked through the numerous adventures he could hear people trying to haggle their prices, as he made his way to a line, it wasn't long before he was being served.

It was slightly nerve wracking as this was the first time that he would be talking to an Elf or in this case a half-elf. He had seen several elves walking through the streets of Orario but never had he spoken to one, they looked so elegant and supreme, far too sophisticated to talk to some country boy like himself. This half-elf was no different still holding that air of elegance but it was her human traits that made him believe her to be a half-elf.

"Hello there." The woman smiled, putting on a pleasant attitude. "What can I help you with?" Bell nervously fidgeted underneath the gaze of the half-elf dressed in the Guild's uniform.

"U-um… I'd like to be an Adventurer." Bell spoke softly, almost to the point the service attendant didn't hear him but she managed. A frown marred the woman's face, he was so young, much younger than the usual sort that sought to become an adventurer. Sure she had seen younger than him come through, but there was always someone to support them, yet he looked to be alone here.

Taking note that there wasn't that many people behind the young man and they could easily be transferred to other cue's, she pulled out a sign saying 'next counter please'.

"Please follow me." Bell hastily nodded as the service attendant grabbed a binder folder and opened a small swivel door by her counter and exited gesturing for him to follow her through the guild. Bell was led through the crowd to a private sitting area, the half-elf taking a seat as Bell did the same, opposite her with a small table set between them. Bell sat nervously while the half-elf set her folder down on the table.

"My name is Eina Tulle, I'm an Advisor here at the Guild." Eina began to explain. "Advisors are a much needed commodity for the young rookies out there like yourself." Bell nodded, understanding that. "I take my job very seriously Mr…"

"Bell." He introduced himself. "Bell Cranel."

"Mr Cranel." Eina nodded, jotting down on the form in front of her. Bell almost cringed at how formal she was, he would have much preferred her to call him just Bell. "I expect my warnings to be heeded, not to go past your limits. My number one rule is that Adventurers should not seek out Adventure." This confused Bell considerbaly, wasn't that what being an Adventurer was all about, his grandfather always spoke of such. But Eina seemed really scary when she said that, he'd better do his best to follow her advice. "Follow this rule, always Bell, my job is to keep you alive following my rules will make it so." Her serious demeanour forced Bell to agree to it. "Now, I'd like you to fill out this form, then we can continue." Bell nodded as Eina handed him the form and a pen.

Bell looked at all the questions and answered them best he could. He however was forced to leave one space blank for which Familia he was with. When he handed it back to Eina she quickly looked it over before frowning seeing the blank space. Looking over the paper at him she frowned, he looked a little down trodden.

"I bet he's been refused by multiple Familia, it's not uncommon if someone doesn't look like they can support the Familia they won't be accepted, they probably thought that he had nothing to offer them." Eina sighed softly to herself, making sure everything was in order she nodded.

Now that he was registered with the guild, he was under her care. She had many young rookies bail out of her courses since joining the Guild several years ago, but this young rookie wouldn't escape. She'd make sure he'd become a respectable Adventurer and not some nuisance that always caused herself and her other colleagues grief, she was determined to make her own life easier while helping the boy.

"Alright Bell, I see that you're not equipped with a weapon, the Guild offers small discounts for supplies, now that you're registered you're entitled to it."

"Thankyou." Bell bowed his head. "I... I hope that this is enough." He produced his small sack of Valis and handed it over to the attendant. Eina placed the coins down on the table taking in a count of them, a frown crossed her face, he was a few valis short… nothing she couldn't pass on though. After all, a few valis out of her own purse wouldn't hurt and it was better than him not receiving the rookie kit.

"It's enough." She told him. "Now a few rules and regulations that we have to go over." She began. "First of all…" Bell listened intently as Eina went into lecture mode and over an hour later Bell had a headache and Eina was feeling satisfied that he had gotten the rules neatly lodged in his memory, she had even made him recite them back to her several times, just to be sure. "If you'll come with me, I'll get your kit." Bell nodded and once more followed Eina from the private room, happy to be moving around again. He was waiting for a short while by a counter before Eina returned. In one hand she had a small wrapped bundle and in the other a long dagger not large enough to be a short sword.

"It's not much, but for the first few floors the dagger will do nicely. You might be thinking a sword or axe might be better than a dagger, but I assure you it will get you through the beginning." She explained. "Once you're more experienced, then we'll see about getting you another weapon." She finished.

"Right." Bell nodded grabbing the sheath of the dagger and drawing it slightly revealing the iron blade beneath. It really wasn't anything fancy. Next was the bundle, unwrapping it it revealed two vials of blue liquid and a rolled up parchment.

"Two healing potions and a map of the first floor of the Dungeon." Eina told him. "Use the healing potions when needed, not on small scratches or such. They're expensive and not to be used on minor things that can be healed on their own."

"Y-Yes Miss Eina." Bell nodded.

"Study the map, the first floor may not be as dangerous as lower floors but you still need to be careful. The dungeon is unpredictable." Bell nodded once more and Eina folded the vials and map back up and ushered Bell to turn around which he did, the half-elf placed the bundle in his pack back before strapping it back up. "Now remember Bell, come see me every time you come out of the Dungeon, there is still a lot you need to learn but you also need to experience the Dungeon itself."

"Thank you again Miss Eina." With that Eina wished him luck with a smile, seemingly encouraged by his young enthusiasm. She watched him disappear out the guild entrance and still found herself smiling, the white haired boy who wanted to become an adventurer.

"He was kind of cute, almost like a rabbit." Eina thought to herself before raising her hand up to her cheeks and slapping them. "Now, back to work."

X-That Afternoon-X

Bell was nervous as he once more stood before the guild entrance, slightly frightened to go inside after what had happened upon his first venture into the Dungeon, it hadn't been as heroic as he had hoped it would be and not a girl to rescue in sight, so there had been no fated encounter like his Grandfather always wanted for him. His clothes were slightly tattered after he had the unfortunate experience to learn that a Kobold was not anything like a puppy as he had first thought. He was rather scarred after that incident and he didn't think he'd be able to look at a normal dog the same. Eina had warned him, not to underestimate the monsters in the Dungeon and he had done exactly that, not treating a monster like one was supposed to. It had been his first experience with a monster that wasn't a goblin afterall.

He hadn't made it further after the Kobold incident into the first floor before another problem arose. Goblins had stolen his pack when he had set down for a short break, this resulted in him having to chase down the little green monsters getting lost amidst the tunnels. It had only been by sheer luck that he had stumbled across the three rummaging through his belongings. Those goblins had been his first victory, he hadn't been able to take down the Kobold and ended up running away with a rather nasty bite on his hand, the goblins however were struck down resulting in the few magic stone fragments Bell now had in his belt, along with a few more that he had been able to collect afterwards on his way back to the entrance. Unfortunately, the healing potions that he had been given with the rookie pack had been destroyed by the goblins meaning his hand was roughly wrapped in a torn of piece of cloth from his black undershirt.

"She's going to be mad." Bell frowned as she stood shifting nervously before the guild building, shuffling from one foot to the other. Deciding there was no way past it, he hurried into the guild, just like before he stood amidst the adventures, his eyes scanning for Eina and she was easy to locate. Standing behind the same counter he had first approached, not occupied at the moment and leaning over a large book on her desk. Swallowing nervously he walked towards the half-elf.

Hearing the approach Eina looked up. Immediately she could tell something was wrong, his hand was bandaged, his clothes were covered in dust and dirt and he had a look of embarrassment on his face. While she wanted to chastise him immediately she refrained from doing so, he was young and no doubt the boy had some grand vision of wanting to be some kind of hero. At least he came back alive, some weren't so lucky.

"Welcome back Bell." Eina smiled, this seemed to lift the boy's face slightly a small smile present.

"Yeah, I'm back." Eina once more led him to a private booth, once they were seated, she asked for his report. By the end of the boy's telling of the events that had transpired since he had left Eina earlier, the half-elf's left eye was twitching as she tried to contain her smile which was also twitching. She was doing everything she could as to not go off at him.

"I'm sorry, it won't happen again!" Bell bowed before her, surprising Eina slightly. "I'll do everything you say from now on, I promise! I won't be caught off guard!" He declared with his head still bowed.

"Bell." The white haired teen's head shot up only for Eina's finger to impact his forehead in the flick that was launched making him recoil slightly. "This time, that's all the punishment I'll give, but be warned I won't be so lenient next time."

"Yes ma'am!"

"Good." Eina smiled. "Now come with me, we'll get your magic stones exchanged." Bell nodded as the two left the room. "Did you happen to pick up any loot from the fallen monsters?"

"No, there was none."

"It's to be expected." Eina nodded as they headed to the exchange desk. "It's very unlikely that a monster would drop an item on the first floor, I'd be even more surprised if it had done so." She explained.

"I'm bored! I'm bored! I'm bored! When will they be back!?" A voice echoed out as Bell received the Valis from the person behind the counter after he had given his stone fragments, barely an introduction was made all Bell had gotten from the man behind the counter was how much he earned which wasn't much barely 500 valis, Eina simply told him that the quicker the exchange went, the better and left it at that.

"Eina~!" A whine came from another guild attendant, this one wearing the same uniform as the others only with pink hair, she was the one currently being 'harrassed'. Eina frowned slightly however upon taking in the situation sighed lightly. Missha, the attendant, was being harassed by a bored Goddess.

However upon Eina's name being called, the red haired goddess turned her attention to the half-elf and immediately stopped laying across the guild desk gripping Missha's arm like an upset child and turned to face the young woman and the young boy she had with her.

"Excuse me for a moment Bell, I'll be right back." The white haired boy nodded as Eina took a few steps away before calling out. "Goddess Loki." Eina bowed as Loki approached, Bell's eyes shooting wide open in shock at the sight of the Goddess in charge of one of the strongest Familia's in Orario, he had no idea that's who the red head was. "How can I help you."

"When will the expedition come back?" Loki huffed, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Uh well, you see they just left two days ago." Eina tried to say. "It takes at least five days for a party to reach the 50th floor and considering that they're progressing forward to the 59th floor, it will be quite some time before they make their way back, Goddess."

"But I'm bored!" Loki stamped her foot on the ground. "Nearly all the membres went and there's nothing to do!" She continued making Eina stand awkwardly before Loki, a bored deity especially this one was a hassle for those at the Guild. Eina's thoughts traveled to the boy she had just been with and an idea came to mind.

"With how bored Loki is, this could be an opportunity for Bell." Eina thought. "Goddess, how many children of your Familia didn't go on the Expedition?" Loki stopped her temper tantrum and took on a thinking pose.

"Not many." Loki confirmed. "A few level one's maybe." She shrugged making Eina look at her almost gobsmacked, what she was really saying was that her favorite members were gone and she didn't want to deal with anyone else. Instead, Eina kept her composure and continued on with her plan.

"Well Goddess, I might have something to keep you entertained until the expedition comes back, if you're willing that is."

"Oh ho ho." Loki grinned, a twinkle in her eye at the prospect of something fun. "What could it be?"

"A new Familia member." Eina stated and instantly Loki's shoulders slumped as she turned her face away with a pout, clearly not liking the idea. "Now now Goddess, think about it. All your strong children have gone deep into the Dungeon, meaning this certain new member will have to rely on nobody but you." Loki perked her head up at this.

"Hmm…." Loki hummed in thought curious to what she could do to entertain herself, a new child might kill the time especially if she was taking a full interest in his upbringing, at least until the other members got back. Plus she hadn't truly looked after a child since Finn first joined the Familia almost thirty years ago. Eyeing Eina behind her slitted eyes she opened them slightly and caught sight of the white haired boy standing awkwardly behind her. Stepping past Eina the half-elf surprised as Loki stood before Bell.

"A-Ah, hello God-Goddess Loki." Bell bowed hastily, however due to the close proximity and the rushed action his face was pressed up against Loki's chest making his face enflame at the delicate softness despite the flatness. "Ah! I'm so sorry!" Bell spouted backtracking several feet bowing repeatedly. Loki however stood with a grin on her face, one Eina believed she would live to regret.

"What's your name?" Loki asked making Bell look up at her with wide eyes. "Well, spit it out!" Loke declared making Bell stand at attention.

"B-Bell Cranel, Goddess!" Loki turned with a grin to Eina.

"I'll take him."

The streets of Orario were beginning to fill with people as the night life of the town began to take hold, and as they walked Bell couldn't help the blush spreading across his cheeks as Loki lead him by the hand with a bit of a skip in her step. She was humming a tune Bell didn't recognise as she happily led him. He still couldn't believe what Eina had done for him, she had gotten Loki to allow him to enter her Familia, he'd never be able to repay her.

"Now Little Rabbit, we have a few things to make clear." Loki stated as they walked, Bell was a little awkward at the sudden nickname but given his appearance and resemblance to a rabbit he didn't say anything. "You're apart of my Familia now, once I've given you your Falna, that's it no other Familia for you."

"Y-Yes Goddess." Bell nodded.

"But I'm going to do things differently this time around." Loki grinned deviously at him. "You're going to be my little secret."

"Eh?"

"Don't think to much about it." Loki waved it off over her shoulder at him. "It's more fun this way." She assured him before tugging on his hand slightly urging him to catch up and walk beside her. As they walked Loki continued to speak. "So you won't be living with the other's at the Twilight Manor." Bell's shoulders deflated somewhat at this. "Don't worry when the secrets out and my game's over then you can move right on in, I'll have a special room and everything for you. The longer the game goes on, the better the room when we get found out." She grinned at him.

"R-Right." Bell nodded, understanding now that Loki just wanted to have a little fun. He didn't know how things would turn out but he'd respect his Goddess's wishes and do as she asked. As they walked, Bell noticed something amiss as the light grew dimmer and dimmer… the types of people on the street's were changing, there was a strange scent in the air along with the shift in atmosphere and…

"Hey cutie, want some fun tonight?"

"Eh!" Bell's face was beat read as an Amazon called out to him, scantily dressed with beckoning fingers. Steam rose from his ears as Loki tugged him along.

"Come on little rabbit." Loki urged. "Have some fun later." She grinned as Bell sputtered and tried to come up with a multitude of responses while stumbling along, Loki was already becoming interested in the boy, he was certainly different from the other children she was use too. Not to mention the range of expressions that was covering his face as Loki lead him deeper into the entertainment district of Orario was hilarious, he was just to cute. Soon they entered into a small fenced off area with a quaint little two story house standing before them. Loki cracked one eye open as she looked at it.

"It's a little run down."

"What is this place, Goddess?" Bell asked looking up at the building.

"It's where the Loki Familia first started." She told him. "We had to move as we got bigger, only a handful of people know about it and they're unlikely to just come waltzing back here." Bell shifted nervously as he looked over his shoulder at the street beyond… the entertainment district. "That's wasn't here when we first started." Loki grinned clapping him on the back. "Enjoy it as much as you want."

"N-No, I'm okay." Bell told her, Loki stared at him for a moment before shrugging and walking forward opening the door only to be hit with a wall of dust causing her to start a coughing fit, Bell already at her side trying to help. "When was the last time you were here Goddess?"

"Ah…" Loki drilled a finger into the side of her head, as if recalling a memory. "...twenty years ago...?" Loki answered as she watched Bell roll up his sleeves, curious to see what he did she watched on as he went about cleaning. "He certainly is an interesting child." Loki smiled as she entered through after him, a nostalgic look coming to her face as she recalled her first members and their time spent here.

X-Sometime later-X

"Goddess, Goddess." Loki's nose shifted as her eyes peered open slightly, a boy with white hair was smiling down at her she almost had the instinct to grab his head and pull him down to snuggle but she pushed the thought away as she sat up and let out a yawn. While Bell had been cleaning Loki had decided to take a nap on a couch, now that she was awake she noticed that Bell had given her a pillow and a blanket during her slumber.

"Whatsa matta?" Loki asked tiredly.

"I just wanted you to know, I've finished cleaning." Loki's eyes widened slightly at that as she took a look around, at first there had been nothing but dust covering the entire place but wherever she looked there didn't seem to be much, apart from on the boy himself. How long had she been asleep for?

"Good work Little Rabbit." Loki yawned placing a hand atop his mop of white hair, a few clouds of dust rising from it. "Go bath, I'll give you the Falna afterwards."

"Yes Goddess." Bell bowed and hurried off. Loki grinned, this boy was certainly different from her other children. She would have to pay her thanks to the Half-elf at the guild but first… her devious grin came back as she hurried after Bell, the screams of the frantic boy being forced to bath with the Goddess echoed out into the entertainment district but it just added to the already adult atmosphere.

When the embarrassing bath was finished, with Loki grinning like the mad god she was, currently sat cross legged on Bell's butt as he lay on his stomach on the bed of the room Loki chose for him, he was glad that she had let him put on pants. Her fingers were already at work as she began to engrave the Falna onto his back. She didn't speak as she worked and Bell lay with his eyes closed, while uncomfortable the touch wasn't unwelcome, it was warm and nice. It almost felt like his Grandpa. Feeling a piece of paper being placed on his back before Loki's fingers ran over it she fell off him to the side and lay next to him holding the parchment up as she looked at the stats, they were just like any other child when they first got their Falna.

Name: Bell Cranel

Age: 14

Alias: none

Familia: Loki Familia

Race: Human

Level - 1

Strength - I - 0

Endurance - I - 0

Dexterity - I - 0

Agility - I - 0

Magic - I - 0

"Here, it's all officially official." Loki grinned at Bell as she passed him the paper which he quickly took and looked at it, getting on his knees to do so. "Don't worry about the numbers, everyone starts out from the bottom, even the greatest of the greats. The next time I check your stats they're sure to have changed."

"T-This…" Bell's body began to tremble.

"Hey, I said it's fine, low stats are the starting point." Loki said sitting up patting him on the shoulder as if to console him. "Just work hard!" She declared.

"This is awesome!" Bell declared turning to Loki, that innocent looking face made her eyes widened slightly. "I'm really apart of your Familia Goddess!" Loki's eyes went wide as Bell glomped her, hugging her tightly, she was about to respond harshly before she caught the tears running down his face.

"Musta had it hard, huh?" Simply raising a hand up she stroked his hair as he hugged her. "When was the last time I consoled a child like this?" Finally having enough she pulled back from Bell, the boy wiping his face trying to hide any evidence of his tears. "Now! Let's get some rest! We've got a big day tomorrow, we're heading to Melen!" Loki announced.

"Melen, Goddess?" Bell asked confused, having been fully expecting to head to the Dungeon first thing.

"Of course!" Loki declared standing on the mattress. "As a child of mine, no mere guild dagger is fit for you, we need to get you a real weapon." She grinned as he looked up at her in awe. "I know a couple of dwarves in those parts especially handy in crafting weapons." She added. "Now, get some sleep there's a jug of wine in the cellar that's been ageing for the past twenty years and it's got my name on it!"

"Alright Goddess." Bell smiled as Loki rushed out the bedroom, Bell smiling at the parchment before climbing under the covers. "Wait… cellar?" Loki's shout of panic and coughing soon erupted through the house as dust attacked her once again. "I didn't clean the cellar." Clenching his eyes tightly shut he hoped Loki wouldn't be mad at him, but hearing no shout of his name or anything resembling a summons he drifted off to sleep.