Chapter 1: How the Teasing Starts
A blanket of snow veiled over Selphia City. The bright lights illuminated through it though, even reaching up to her. She looked with her hazel-blue eyes at all her friends passing by her best friend and her castle. Their smiles were warm. Even warming herself.
From time to time, she sleeps out on the terrace feeling everyone's smiles blanket her. And in her dreams, she sees a dark skinned boy whose eyes starred intently into hers. His dark chocolatey hair with a tint of blue blew into the wind. And everytime in this dream he bestowed her a necklace, it was an ankh necklace with beads and a single blue feather coming from it. She heard that long ago people use to propose with a blue feather to their loved one... No words were spoken but gentle happy cries were visible...Was she being proposed to in her dream?
" Princess Calliope, Miss Forte is on the phone." That was Vishnal calling her.
Calliope was her name, the name she remembered. Her hair was Auburn almost like Autumn leaves. It was a wavy bob and a thick braid with a mint green tint just under it. She was the "Princess" of the castle. Taking over the job of Arthur for a while and taking care of the various tasks around the castle.
" Be right there!" Calliope looked at her bag." I guess I won't be going to Leon Karnak today again." Even though she needed to, in order to find a way to save her friend, she will just have to wait.
She walked down the stairs and saw Vishnal smiling. Waiting ever so patiently for her.
" Sorry for taking so long." She took the phone and placed to her ear." Hel-"
" It's a catastrophe! Please do something!" Ugh her ear.
" Woah woah woah. Calm down Forte... What happend?"
" It's Kiel! He's... He's... Aaarrrgh!" The line was cut... What even.
" Oh my. Um here you go Vishnal. I have to go help Forte." And remind her to get a phone so she doesn't have to bother him again.
She dashed out of the castle and ran down the street. What even happen to make Forte scream? Calliope finally reached Forte's house. As she approached the door she saw a fridge crash out of the door.
" Oh shit." Calliope cursed. She cautiously walked into the house." What the hell happend here?!"
The whole living room was thrashed. Like was there a typhoon in here?!" Look! Look at what that furball did to my brother!" Forte pointed at Kiel." Oh hi Callio!"
Kiel was... Half naked? Well he was wearing a pants at least... But what's on his face? Are those rune marks?... " Oh my god he's adorable! Hahaha!" She laughed.
" He is NOT adorable!" Forte cried.
" I think he looks handsome if I do say so myself." Oooh that Furball.
The dark man hid his smirk with his peacock fan. Leon Karnak. He was a guardian and dragon priest that was Etherlinked to the monster Sarcophagus. His hair was lighter than the blue sky and teal eyes that looked seriously bored with everyone. He was wearing a black vest exposing his chest(hubba hubba), white jeans and black and gold sandals.
" Oh you're the furball she was talking about Leon... I love this. Your finest work yet yo." I walked up to him and gave him a goofy smile.
" Furball huh? So you're the cute little minx that knight was talking to on the phone." He covered his smirk with his peacock fan.
Cute minx? Calliope's face flushed a bright pink." Kiel you failed to inform how cute she is. I might just not believe your rumours anymore." Leon eyed Kiel.
" Woops. Haha. I can give you all the info I have on her to you."
" Stop right there. You are absolutely not going to do that." She frowned." Wait... What info do you have on me?!"
" Your birthday, your likes, dislikes, preferences on guys which is very-"
" If you share that I'll make sure your hands are broken and tongue is cut off." Her gaze darkened and Forte coughed.
" Let's not kill my brother if you know what's good for you."
Calliope rolled her eyes." You also failed to inform me how aggressive she is... How... Uncute." He said playfully.
" Uncute huh? What would you know you fugly jackal." Her dark gaze fell unto Leon.
" Well I see two aggressive uncute girls in front of me that can't get anyone if they tried." Oooh it's on.
" Kiel can I see that book right there." Forte pointed at that green colored book in the bookcase.
" Oh sure." Kiel grabbed it and walked over to Forte.
" Here Callio. Read this page." Forte's face had a dark smirk. What is this? Looks like... Info on Leon. Fuck yeah.
" Seems this little book says you don't like milk. Such a baby and what is that? It says you're into-" Leon grabbed the book out of her hands before she even finished.
" Hey I wasn't finished! What are you into? Is it feet? Do you have a foot fetish? Oh maybe chains and whips excite you." She laughed.
" The only thing that excites me is seeing a girl like you squirm." He looked at her seductively, smirking.
His eyes broke through her mind. Those damn eyes looked like they were inviting her to bed it seemed. It felt like... Fire... It burned so much the way he was looking at her.
A blush crept onto her face. Why is his gaze so eye candy worthy?
" Just kidding. I would never do anything with you... At least not yet." His words purred. Oh god. Oh god. Oh god.
" I-I can hear it in your voice you idiot. Stop trying to flirt with me." Besides, her heart was already taken by someone else.
" Flirting? Who said I was doing that? No no. I was teasing you," his eyes widened a bit and then grinned," is it that, you wanted me have my way with you? Is that what you wanted?"
" A-As if! I wouldn't want anything to do with a jerk like you!" Oh crap he's getting to her now. Calm down Calliope just calm the fuckity fuck down. Try to beat him at his own game." Well actually... I wouldn't mind if you taught me a few things you know. Maybe show me what you're into." Calliope bite her lip trying to sell her act. She looked him up and down at set her eyes on his "prize".
The sudden change in her attitude caught him off guard rewarding Calliope a long awaited blush on his face. This girl teased him. That was not gonna happen again.
" Oh really now? How about you show me that you actually mean it. Maybe in my room tonight. Wear something pretty... Something that's lacy." Leon's teal pools broke her again. Shit. Cornered.
" Uh um. Oh look at the time! I'm suppose to meet someone somewhere. Maybe another time. Bye Forte!" Calliope quickly darted out of the house. Damn she was totally beat. What kind of freak was Leon? How he looked was so animalistic. But he was probably trying to look the part just like how she was... This is frustrating.
Calliope looked around and noticed she was at Dragon Lake. A plop sound was heard in the distance. A fishing pole. That must be Dylas! Her smile beamed with excitement. She walked over to the sound. She found a figure in blue and black. Yup that's Dylas.
" Hey Dy-Dy!" She waved.
He turned around, his stern face face softened when he saw her. Dylas waved back and beckon her over.
Dylas was also a Guardian. He was Etherlinked to the monster Thunderbolt. He was fitting into this day and age pretty well. He was probably one of the closest, besides Amber, to this time. He donned a dark blue sweater with a jacket over it, black jeans that had a wallet chain, and black boots. Calliope blushed a bit. After two seasons had passed, she found herself talking to Dylas everyday and feeling more and more in love with him. At least, she believes it was love. Or maybe just a strong form of like. Either way all she wanted to do is get close to him.
She sat next to him on a nice little grassy patch yet to die from Winter's embrace." Sup Callio. What are you doing here?" He gazed at her, something looks off." Did something happen? Your face looks flushed." Dang she didn't recover from that Leon onslaught.
" Oh uh might just be too cold outside for me. By the way are you going to Kiel's party tomorrow" She covered her cheeks.
" It's cold huh?" He grabbed her hand bringing her closer to him. Dylas placed the pole down and took the jacket he was wearing and put it around her." There much better. And yeah I'm going."
Calliope's face turned pink again. He jacket was warm and comfy... It even smells nice. Like a mixture of amber wood, oak wood, and even sandalwood. Smells so earthy, she loved it.
" Thank you but won't you be cold? I can leave-"
" No! I-I mean no it's fine. I still have my fur and sweater so it's fine." He looked away, trying to not let her see his flushed face.' Dammit. I don't want my face to be this red. And her face... Is just too cute. Her tanned skin was paling against her Auburn hair. I can see her little freckles. And her eyes... Breath taking.' He thought to himself.
" Okay then. Say, what are you doing here?" Asking the same question he asked not too long ago.
" I'm waiting for someone to come fishing with me. Has yet to show up." He grumbled.
" Okay then, do you have an extra fishing pole? I wanna fish with you." She smiled.
His eyes widened. This felt like his birthday or something. This is one of the longest times he has spent with her. He nodded and gave her the pole that was reserved for that idiot.
As soon as he gave her the fishing pole he came walking by.
" Yo Leon. You're late." Leon?!
" Are you gonna punish me?" He winked at Dylas.
Dylas shuttered, he opened his mouth to say something." Haha sorry Dylas I don't go that way."
Leon's eyes shifted from the horse to the little red mess beside him.' Oh I see. You have a little crush on him huh.' He covered his face for a bit trying not to chuckle.
He removed his fan and smirked." So Calli, on a little date with horsie huh? How cute."
What did he call her?" What did you call me?"
" I called you 'Calli'." That's what she thought.
She started fuming. She honestly doesn't know why she hates it but something from her past keeps nagging at her." Don't you ever call me that."
" Why not Calli?" He pretended to whine,
Try not to break the pole. Try not break it at all!" Hey leave her alone." Dylas glared at the jackal. Tension is cutting up the air around them. Calliope couldn't stand being here for another moment. She got up and glared at him." Sorry Dy-Dy. maybe another time." She started walking and stopped right next to Leon. She took a stance, glaring at him.
" Wanted somethi-" Calliope punched him in the face, knocking off his feet.
" That, was for calling me Calli bitch." She stormed off.
Leon rubbed his cheek and starred at Calliope. He frowned a bit, then smiled." I'm gonna enjoy teasing you." He muttered to himself.