A/N this is my first attempt at a seven deadly sins story, the characters maybe out of character as a result.
Meliodas wiped down the counter inside the Boar Hat, the dragon sin was alone except for Ban who was already drinking. His thoughts however were of Elizabeth, it wasn't like her to be so late.
"Ban, I'm going out for a bit, watch the tavern." He called on his way out the door, leaving no time for a reply.
The dragon sin made his way toward town in search of Elizabeth. He found himself on the busy street. He scanned his surrounding s carefully as he walked through the crowd of people going about their day. He sighed heavily.
It was then that he noticed King and Diane carrying the supplies from the shop, and he hurried over to the pair.
"Hey guys!" He called loudly, causing them to stop.
"Hey Captain." Diane greeted cheerfully. "I thought you were going to stay in the tavern."
"I left Ban in charge-" King scoffed.
"You'll be lucky if it's still in one piece." The fairy said shaking his head.
"Listen, have either of you seen Elizabeth today, she didn't show up and-"
"Sir Meliodas!" The sins turned quickly to find the princess making her way toward them. In her arms, she cradled a tiny bundle of blankets. The bottom of her skirt had a slight tear and her knees and arms had been scraped.
"Elizabeth, are you okay?" He asked in concern.
"I'm fine, I'm sorry about the uniform. I didn't know what else to do!"
"We can get you another one, what happened to you?" Meliodas asked.
"Well, I was on my way to the tavern and I thought I heard something I went to help and I found-" A faint cry emitted from the bundle in Elizabeth's arms. Diane gasped, moving closer to have a better look.
A tuft of light brown hair and the tip of a tiny nose were just visible.
"I didn't know what to do, I couldn't just leave her there, it looks like she hasn't eaten in a while." The princess pushed more of the blanket aside to reveal a baby girl, her emerald eyes shut tight as she sobbed.
"Poor could do something like that?" Diane said sympathetically, her heart breaking for the child.
"You did the right thing, Elizabeth." The dragon sin praised. "A baby that small wouldn't just get out here on her own. Maybe we should take her back with us until we figure out what the next step is." Elizabeth and Diane agreed, beginning their journey back.
"I don't know if that's a good idea, I mean shouldn't we try to find-"
"There's no real choice here, she won't survive much longer if we don't do something." The captain replied.
King sighed.
"What can we possibly give her, do you even know what she needs?" The fairy asked shifting the supplies in his arms.
"Yeah, we'll stop and get Merlin, I'm sure she has some ideas. If you want, you can take everything back to the tavern and help Ban watch it."
"I'd like to go along, I want to ask her for more of those pills to keep me small anyway." Diane said, her eyes still fixed on the infant.
"Then you should go, I'll take the supplies." King offered, climbing onto chastiefol and taking the bags from his friend.
"Thanks, King." She said with a smile, causing him to blush.
"Yeah, No problem, Diane." He replied, parting ways with the group.
"Can I hold her?" Diane requested hopefully. Elizabeth placed the girl in her arms.
"Don't worry little one, we'll take care of you, you're safe now." She promised. Emerald eyes stared up at her curiously and the crying ceased.
"Looks like she really likes you.' Meliodas said.
" you really think so?"
"Yeah, she stopped crying pretty fast and she's just staring up at you. Babies do that when they really like someone."
"You know captain, I think I kind of like her too."