An A to Z guide of Melizabeth by Fullmetal Pyromaniac


A is for...

Accident


It occurred to Meliodas, that men that came into the Boar Hat after ten at night and Elizabeth didn't, and shouldn't, mix.

Before Elizabeth he had never put an opening and closing time on the Boar Hat, people could come and go as they liked. As long as they payed of course. Then after she started serving, Meliodas noticed that men would get...handsy...after about ten o'clock.

He had talked to Elizabeth about it but she claimed that she didn't mind, as long as they didn't go too far and Meliodas had made her promise that if she ever got too uncomfortable or they said things they shouldn't have she'd tell him and he'd kick them out instantly.

So that night Meliodas sat, watching the clock. 9:55. 9:59. 10:00. Then Meliodas came out of the back room and swapped roles with King at the bar. Elizabeth was grinning, conversing with customers easily, she had gotten very good at her job.

10:30. 10:45. 10:50. 11:00.

An hour passed without any hassle, though Melodas could see that men were getting drunker by the minute. Suddenly, a foot was stuck out and Elizabeth tripped, spilling drinks onto a mans lap. She stood up hastily, getting tissues and handing them to the bright red man.

"You bitch!" He spat venomously, "You did that on fuckin' purpose"

Elizabeth began shaking, but stood tall.

"N-No sir, I assure you it was an accident. I just trippe-"

"Shut it whore, like fuckin' hell it was an accident"

Meliodas stood, eyes dark with fury.

"No sir." Elizabeth said, her voice no longer stuttery or shaky. "It was an accident and I don't like the way you've spoken to me. If you and your friends could please leave there isn't any need for violence"

The man stood, towering over Elizabeth but she didn't back down.

"Isn't any need for violence...I think you need to be showing your fuckin' place" and before Meliodas' reflexes could kick in, the man had slapped Elizabeth, throwing her to the ground.

Meliodas was the first to move, pinning the mans arm behind his back. The black mark had appeared on his face again, swirling menacingly. Ban came out of the kitchen and clenched his fists.

"Captain, what should be done with him?" Diane snarled, helping Elizabeth off the floor. She had been quiet since.

"Calm down first, Capt'n. then deal with him" Ban spoke up. Meliodas closed his eyes and the black vanished which made Ban visibly relax.

"Listen. I don't appreciate what you've done to my best waitress" Meliodas growled into the mans ear, "but I'm feeling grateful right now so be glad. However, if I see you anywhere near the Boar Hat ever again...I won't be so merciful. Got it?"

Without a second word, the man had sped out of the bar. Meliodas turned to the rest of the customers grinning once more but it was more forced.

" 'Kay guys, time to leave!" Not wanting to anger the man more, everyone left hastily.

Meliodas turned to Elizabeth who was still being supported by Diane, her fringe covered her eyes, lie, it had whilst he was talking about Liz. A large, shocking scarlet handprint stood out against her pale skin. Meliodas walked towards her and let his fingers trace it. Elizabeth flinched and he retracted his hand.

"Phoaaar. That man was nasty!" Hawk exclaimed loudly, "You shoulda left him to me, Elizabeth, I would have scared him off with my super scary face, then you wouldn't have been hurt"

Elizabeth stood and walked past everyone out the door. Slamming it behind her. Hawk frowned and raised an eyebrow. "Did I say something wrong?"

Meliodas frowned, "Just let her cool off, I'll go out in a minute" and reluctantly the sins went back to work. Cleaning the bar.

~*~* A is for...*~*~

Half an hour later and the bar was clean again, Meliodas stepped out of the bar into the night. Stars shone brightly overhead reminding him of a story he had heard many years ago about twelve beings that were made of stars.

The Boat Hat lay on a large hill surrounded by fir trees, the village lay at the other side of it. A soft glow came from the top of one of the trees accompanied by a gentle lullaby. Meliodas walked to the bottom of the tree and looked up.

Elizabeth sat on one of the branches staring off into the distance, her hair flowing gently behind her. Meliodas grinned.

"You know, I've got a perfect view of your panties from here..." He called up, Elizabeth shrieked and toppled off the branch only to be caught in a princess hold by Meliodas at the bottom of the tree.

"Well hey there" Meliodas smirked. Elizabeth turned red then looked away, Meliodas set her on the ground and sat next to her, leaning his head on her shoulder silently asking her to share.

"It was an accident. I didn't mean to spill the drink on him" she whispered. Meliodas hummed on understanding.

"I know, when he started being aggressive, why didn't you call for me? Or Diane? Why'd you take him on by yourself?"

"I didn't want to be weak anymore, Sir Meliodas. Diane could handle that situation fine, as could you and Merlin, even King! You're all so powerful. Here I am, an apostle of the Goddesses and all I can do is heal people. I can't even defend myself against a drunkard"

Elizabeth buried her face in her knees, "I'm a failure."

Meliodas sighed and placed his fingers under Elizabeth's chin, lifting her gaze to his.

"Elizabeth, you are -or were- a princess. You had a sheltered childhood without the need to learn any self defense because of all the guards. When the Coup d'état was staged, you didn't give up. You came and found us.

You unknowingly saved me, helped rescue Ban, unselfishly saved a child -although it was a fake-, you saved Gil and I again, nearly died then found out you had special powers. You're one of the bravest people I know but you can't expect to suddenly master your powers"

Elizabeth gave a teary smile and hugged Meliodas.

"thank you" she whispered, "thank you"

Meliodas pulled away and kissed her forehead.

"No problem" he whispered back, then went back to his normal self.

"Of course from now on I'll be giving you self defense lessons until you figure out your powers. I'll also be closing the bar at ten, Diane will take the late shifts from now on"

Elizabeth laughed, "Sir Meliodas you don't have to do that for me"

Meliodas sobered up immediately, "I want to, after all, you're my girl. Right?"

"R-right"

"So that means I look after you"

Elizbeth turned even more red, Meliodas stood and helped her to her feet. Beaming inwardly at the fact her cheek was back to normal.

"C'mon, Elizabeth let's go home. Besides, you gave me a lovely view of your panties earlier but I'd like a closer look. I think, I think I saw lace!"

"S-s-sir Meliodas!"

The end

A.N...oh heyyyyyyy thereeeee. Don't kill me.

so I know I've been AWOL these past few months, I had work experience amd a new time table and academic ceremonies and my braces came off and i found out my brother might be autistic or something so it's been a hellish two-ish months.

So next chapter is B, I've already got a word for B and C, if you want to send me a prompt (for any other letter) please do. PM me or leave it in a review :) Also, from now I'll be updating weekly. Every Saturday, though it might be a bit late some weeks as I'll be in Italy.

As for my other story, it's all planned out but I just need to write it. I'll keep you posted. Okay. Bye!

-Ruby xxx