I sighed as I shook my Black Duo around and ran a hand through my short and ivory hair. The blood from the filthy vultures we were fighting against was so hard to get off. I looked behind me; Kenshin seemed to be dealing with them easily. I sighed as I sweat-dropped. Lucky NPC and his godly NPC boss skills. I suddenly heard a piercing screech to my right and easily made a clean swipe. The vulture's head came off easily. Some warm and crimson blood splashed against my face. I lightly chuckled as I rubbed it off with the back of my hand. After gaining a few more levels, I called out to Kenshin.
"Hey, Kenshin! That's enough for today; let's go back to the castle!" He obligingly put his sword away and followed me. Sunshine was on a date with FairSky, so I couldn't summon him and his flying carpet today. As we walked in awkward silence, I kept feeling the need to say something. I shouldn't worry though, Kenshin's an NPC, he probably doesn't even know what 'awkward' is. After we made it back to the castle, I saw Artic Fox leaning on the entrance walls. I called out to him; he simply gave me a glance and a slight wave in return. I nervously laughed it off and walked closer.
"...Hey Prince?" I stopped and turned back to face Artic Fox. Well, at least he said something for once.
"Yeah, what is it?" He stopped leaning and stood up properly. He retrieved his sword, and pointed it at me. Oh lord no, he better not be planning to fight with me. Even though I've gotten stronger, I'm probably still not strong enough to fight someone like Artic Fox. He still had a blank face and didn't say anything.
"...Do you mind if I spar with-"
"Er, sorry Artic Fox. Kenshin and I have something very important we have to do, right Kenshin?" I looked pleadingly at him. Even though he's an NPC, he should understand he should play along, right?! He stared back blankly at me before answering.
"I don't know what you're talking about Prince, but if there's something you'd like me to do, I'll obligingly do it." I sighed and sweat-dropped. Alright, last resort!
"Artic Fox! ...Please don't spar with me! I'll die if I do!" I held my hands together pleadingly. He just looked at me funny.
"Prince...I had no intention of sparring with you. I was talking about Kenshin..." I unclasped my hand and laughed nervously. Oh...of course he would be talking about Kenshin.
"Oh, that does make more sense. Umm, sure! Knock yourself out. Have fun Kenshin!" I quickly scurried back into the castle. That...was quite embarrassing.
"My lord-!" I instinctively knee-kicked the idiot in the gut. He toppled over and lied on the ground, blood starting to come out from his mouth. I stomped a foot on Gui's head before going back to my quarters. That should give that masochist enough pleasure for today. As I started walking back to my room, Lolidragon suddenly jumped in front of me.
"H-Hey, Lolidragon! Don't do that!" She smiled evilly with a glint in her eyes before dragging me somewhere.
"Help me! Lolidragon's trying to go torture me! Somebody! Yulian, Ugly Wolf-!"
"Oh shush it Prince. Everyone's out and I have no plans on torturing you...yet." I shivered as I allowed her to sadistically drag me. I'm so going to die.
"Well, here we are." I looked up and my eyes widened. It was a room I never saw before, even though I thought I knew every single room in the castle already.
"It's a new room. In fact, it's created by a glitch. It's not even supposed to be here." She chuckled evilly as another dangerous glint appeared in her eyes. I shuddered, why are women so scary? Well, at least the girls I know. She allowed me to stand up and gestured for me to follow her. We eventually came to this giant tube thing filled with green watery liquid. Although, I'm pretty sure it's only green because of the florescent lights.
"Isn't it amazing? My dad made it exactly how I wanted it-" She immediately clasped her hands over her mouth. I stared at her suspiciously.
"Didn't you just say this room was created because of a glitch?" She laughed nervously and waved it off before going to this machine full of buttons.
"Actually, it's a gender-bender machine." I stared at her with suspicion. Why do I have such a bad feeling? Oh, right. Everyone gets a bad feeling when they're alone with Lolidragon.
"It's still in trial form though. I just need...someone to try it out for me..." I immediately ran towards the exit. No way is she taking me alive! Never!
"It's no use Prince." -Click- I pulled and shoved at the door as hard as I could, it refused to budge an inch. I looked back to Lolidragon, she was smirking deviously and shook around this remote control thing.
"Too bad, I locked the door." My mouth opened wide. Are you kidding me?! This is basically kidnapping now! Forget kidnapping, she trying to force me to participate in something I don't want to do! ...As wrong as that sounds. She came closer, the dangerous glint becoming more visible.
"Nooo!" I silently wept as I sat half-naked. She told me to undress, and I forced her not to look. With a little thing called blackmail. I don't care if it's illegal; this is so much more illegal on so many levels. After I sat naked with only a towel to cover my precious area, I allowed her to look. She instantly started drooling and fantasizing. I threw a piece of metal at her which she sadly dodged. How I would love to steal that stupid remote and get the heck out of here.
"Now, just enter inside this tube through here!" I stared at her weirdly.
"Are you trying to kill me? I'll drown." She sighed and shook her head. She pressed a button and all the liquid drained down the drain on the bottom of the tube.
"Don't worry your bishy little head, I'll make sure you won't drown. However, that doesn't sound so bad-"
"Blackmail." She pouted and crossed her arms.
"You're no fun, I was just joking!" Yeah, I don't think so.
"Alright, alright. What do I do?" She pointed towards this entrance on the side of the tube. She clicked another button and it opened.
"Now just get in, and I'll do the rest!" I sighed but obliged. Instantly, liquid filled the tube. It stopped right before my chin. Woah, that scared me. I really thought Lolidragon would actually drown me.
"H-Hey!" What the heck! The smell...it's too suffocating!
"Calm down Prince! That's supposed to happen! Don't worry; I won't do anything to you so just rest in peace." I stopped struggling as the darkness took over. Damn you Lolidragon, you owe me.
"Prince. Prince. Prince!" I opened my eyes and yawned. Bad mistake, bitter tasting liquid instantly entered my mouth.
"Spit it out! Spit it out!" I didn't need to be told twice. Luckily, I spit it all out without swallowing any. The liquid started disappearing as I floated down along with it. Actually, this is pretty fun! After all the liquid drained down the drain, Lolidragon opened the door. She blushed and quickly handed me another blanket. Hmm?
"Holy- I'm going to kill you Lolidragon!"
"S-Shut up! Just hurry up and cover yourself!" I mumbled angrily as I wrapped the towel against my chest.
"Now tell me..." She shuddered at my voice. I did too, it was higher.
"Why the hell am I a girl!" She laughed nervously and backed up. I angrily followed her.
"Now, now, let's not be too rash. At least it was successful, right?" She gasped as her back hit the wall.
"You meant you wanted this to happen?!"
"I-It isn't called the Gender-Bender machine for nothing..." -Click- I gasped as she fell down a trap door. The door instantly closed up and there was no sign of it opening again. I inwardly swore. I jumped back in surprise as the wall in front of me started rumbling. I gasped as it rotated; on the other side was a mirror. I looked at myself...I looked...like...Lan. In other words...I looked like the real me! Curse you Lolidragon! Give me back my bishy character! I twitched as I got a private message from the witch.
"Umm, sorry Prince. There was a slight problem with the Gender-Bender Machine..."
"What 'problem' are you talking about here?!"
"You see, I created the room in a form of a glitch. Now, the system is treating it like a glitch. Until our next maintenance update...you'll look like...Lan." I twitched in annoyance.
"So, when exactly is the next maintenance update?" I could hear her whimper from my cruel tone.
"At best...two weeks..."
"Lolidragon, go jump off of a cliff won't you?"
"I'm really sorry! I'm doing my best at finding bugs and complaints to add to the maintenance. There has to be a certain amount before we can update." I growled.
"Do you really think I can go out like this? I'm wearing two towels, Gui is my teacher, my stupid brother is out there, and another dozen people already know me in real life!"
"O-Of course not! -Click-"
"Ah!" I hugged myself as I fell down the trap door. Curse you, Lolidragon! I screamed until I landed on a fluffy bed.
"Uh, you okay Prince-er, I mean Lan?" I looked at where the annoying voice was coming from. It was from a small walkie-talkie. Real brave of you Lolidragon. I grabbed it and held it to my ear.
"I'm doing real fine." She laughed nervously.
"L-Look inside the closet to your right. You'll find some clothes there. This is the Second Life Theater actually, but I quickly modified it to add a bed. Choose whatever clothes you want." -Click- Wait...how the heck do I get out of here?! I looked back to my walkie-talkie. Oh right, I can just ask Lolidragon.
"Fine, if she's giving me a choice to choose my clothes, I'll take it." I walked over to the maple wood closet and gasped. It really was huge! I opened the doors and jumped back. There were over a zillion pieces of clothes. Okay, that was an over-statement. I grabbed a purple tank-top with lace straps and a complex ribbon pattern for the upper back. Some black skinny jeans and purple flats will do. I grabbed a purple ribbon and tied up my hair.
"Now...prepare yourself Lolidragon-!" Gak. I turned back annoyed to see a black lace choker stuck to the back of my shirt. After many attempts, I pulled it free and I fell.
"Why you..." I stared at it. It didn't look half bad. I quickly put it on and opened the only door in the room. After somehow finding the way to the exit despite my horrible sense of direction, warm sunlight flashed against my face. Oh! I know where this is; it's just at most-west side of Infinite City! Wait...could this be the new theater Yulian wouldn't shut up about? I walked back to admire it. Hmm, it gives off quite an elegant aura...
"Oh! Miss, please stay back! It's still not ready and might be dangerous!" I turned around instantly to see Yulian. She looked like she was beyond tired and was holding at least four blue-prints in each hand. I apologized and backed out of the zone. After walking awhile, I made it to the entrance of my castle.
"I can't just go in; I'm currently not Prince..."
"Prince?" I gasped loudly and toppled over. I sighed as I rubbed my head. Somebody extended their hand to me. It was...Kenshin?! He looked slightly worried; despite the fact he still had his normal blank look.
"Prince...is that you?" Okaaay, what should be saying here? 'Oh yes! It's just that I'm really a girl!' Haha, no. I debated whether I should tell him or not. Lolidragon said I was going to change back in about two weeks anyway, best not to make a big fuss out of it. Plus, I might end up confusing Kenshin as well.
"Ah, no. Sorry, I'm not Prince." I laughed nervously and started walking away. Okay first, I needed to find somewhere to live, then something to eat, then train a little bit and then-
"You are Prince, aren't you?" I stopped dead-track in my way. I nervously turned around.
"What are you talking about, Kenshin-?" Shit.
"You are Prince, right? Did you hurt yourself? You look...different."
"I don't think 'different' is the correct term here, Kenshin." He looked at me blankly before coming near me and dragging my hand. I flushed slightly.
"H-Hey!"
"Why are you just standing there? If you have no more business, come in already."
"W-Wait!"
"My lord! Is that you-?" Gui dropped in his tracks and stared at me, then Kenshin, and then me again.
"Umm, Feng Xiao Lan?" I nervously swallowed the lump in my throat. Don't recognize me, don't recognize me...
"Gui, who is this 'Feng Xiao Lan' you speak of?" Gui looked at him weirdly.
"The girl...you're holding?" Kenshin looked at me with mild confusion.
"This person...is Prince, right?" Gui looked at him with worry.
"It wouldn't be possible for you to mistaken Prince for someone else, especially since you're an NPC-" He immediately clasped his hand over his mouth.
"Uh, Feng Xiao Lan please forget that last part." I nodded my head and tried pulling free from Kenshin's grasp. He noticed and let me go. I tried my best to calmly excuse myself.
"Kenshin, are you okay? You still have your self-awareness, right?" I heard him mumble yes.
"Maybe we should call Prince to come look at you.."
"What are you talking about? Prince is right there." I could literally feel Kenshin pointing at me.
"No Kenshin, that's not Prince...are you really okay?" I tried speeding up my pace.
"Even ask Sunshine, he'll say that's Prince as well." I heard Gui sigh in defeat.
"...Feng Xiao Lan, do you mind staying here for a little longer?" I gulped.
"Of course, I don't mind." Great, just great.