Magical Strike Au Chapter 1:Allies!

Arthur Kirkland never did have the patience with anyone who decided to dress up, kick back, and not work whenever possible.

He sighed, forced to look at the Frenchman in front of him who was smiling proudly of his idiotic plan.

"So what you're telling me," Arthur said slowly. He was on lunch break; he could take as much time as he wanted. "Is that you think by talking to the company executives about raising wages as the year end incentive, it will create a business expansion because everyone supposedly will work better with that in mind, and you will stop using your Strike?"

"For awhile, yes." Magical Strike shrugged carelessly, still smiling.

Arthur's eyebrows twitched. What an irritatingly specific answer. "You know, if you worked a month without a strike, you'd see that you can do just fine."

"I'm not Lars, you know."

"I realize," Arthur said dryly as he finished the last of his tea. "Alright then. If it means you'll stop wearing that unsightly dress, I'll consider talking to the boss about it."

"Merci, Arthur! I knew you would come around to my side eventually." Magical Strike reached out to tap his wand on the salaryman's head. He was stubborn, and it wasn't easy to get this workaholic on his side. Even if they had know each other since they were petits enfants.

"Who said anything about going to your side, Francis?" Arthur asked exasperatedly. "I'm just tired of seeing you in that silly getup, waving your wand around shamelessly." He looked pointedly at the frilly pink outfit the other had donned.

"Ah, there's one more thing I wanted to tell you!" Francis ignored the biting comment from the salaryman and brought his wand back to his side. "You are coming to my home party right? I invited the boss too!"

"So I heard. Why?"

"It's to create better business relations. I think she wants us to feel guilty and not ask for higher wages. As if that could ever happen!" Francis said proudly. If only he could show that same enthusiasm during work everyday. "So you will come right? Tu vas t'amuser!"

"Sorry, but I, unlike some people, want to sit down with a cup of tea and a book with my cat."

Magical Strike pouted. "Don't be such a partypooper, Arthur. I said I'll stop wearing this outfit, but if you come, I'll stop wearing this outfit for a week."

The salaryman perked up. Now that sounded like a good deal.

"Fine," he muttered. "But you had better remember what you said!"

Knowing he had won the Englishman over, Magical Strike did a twirl in his outfit, grinning. "It's going to be très bien! Ive been saving up for some good wine too!"

"Yeah, yeah." Arthur said. "I still wonder why you want me to come. Are you pulling some sort of prank?"

"Oh come on, you'll be here for awhile. Better enjoy France while you can." Francis said. "We're friends so it'd be strange for you not to come." As an afterthought, he added, "and maybe Big Brother can get you some new friends."

"What?"

"No~thing. Anyway, it'll be fun!"

"I'm only here for business because of someone." Arthur grumbled. Ah well, Francis mentioned good wine. That was something to look forward to, if anything.

Francis ignored the biting comment, knowing he had already won and this salaryman would definitely come.

"You know when, correct?"

"Yes, yes, now get back to work. Like I said, I'll talk to tomorrow."

Author's note-

Tu vas t'amuser- You're going to enjoy yourself

I wanted to do something with Magical Strike since it was ridiculous, but it interested me all the same.

Next chapter will be longer, and there will be a new chapter every week (hopefully). Thoughts, predictions at what'll happen at the home party?