"Do you think she'll be affected by the curse?" Genos asked, sitting down across from Saitama. "Well, none of us had really major changes, you know?" Saitama looked up at the night sky. "But if she was, she'll be fine." He yawned, shifting from his sitting position. "I'm going to sleep. G'night."
Tatsumaki woke up early the next morning, noticing that the two were sleeping in front of a burnt out camping fire. "I don't want to serenade a bird to death, so I guess we're going hungry. Till lunch, at least." She poked Saitama on the cheek until he woke up. "Don't expect food till 12." He sighed, getting up. "So, how was last night? " "Nothing happened, at least from what I could tell." She stated.
"That's good. But are you sure about breakfast?" He asked, bending down to meet her eyes. "Yes, I'm sure." She scoffed. "Well, there's a river nearby." He said, walking over to the riverbank, "And someone here who could help me fish?" He crouched down, hiding a small grin that appeared on his face. "I'd like to." She sat next to him, intently looking at how he fished without a rod.
Genos watched them from their campsite, reigniting the campfire for breakfast.
"You know what we'll say when the movie's done?" "What?" "Its all ogre now." Genos stared in horror, while Tatsumaki snickered, walking slightly ahead of the two. "You like lame puns?" He walked in front of her, a lazy grin on his face. "I have some sense of humor." She quirked an eyebrow, smirking and moving past him.
"Impressing him with my powers would make me look like a showoff. Now I know I could impress him with my amazing jokes." She thought to herself. "And the romantic montage comes soon, which means I can finally make a real move." Her hands grabbed the ends of her dress, swaying along with her as she hummed.
A few months had passed since the two had their battle. The feelings of bitter confusion she felt towards him at the time were soon washed away with a crushing attraction. Saitama was very out of place from the other people she had in her life, but in a way, so was she. If there was anyone she would want to be stuck with in another world, it would be him.
Her dreamy thoughts were interrupted by the sight of a familiar curved tree. She halted the two men behind with her hand. "Be ready for those Merry Jackasses to show up in a bit" A hiss was present in her voice.
On cue, Robin Hood swooped in and the two were standing on the curved tree trunk. She struggled in his hold. "Be still, mon cherie, for I am your savior! And I am rescuing you from this green ," he kissed her hand repeatedly, "beast." She gagged, looking at Saitama to say something. Instead, he had an annoyed frown on his face, along with Genos staring up at where she was with an equally disgusted face.
"Listen you green hobo, who do you think you are?" She scolded adding her own flair to the original line. "Oh! Of couse! Oh, how rude. Please let me introduce myself. Oh, Merry Men." He chuckled, gesturing towards a deeper forest area, as the Merry Men popped into the scene.
An accordian riff played as they began to sing the opening of a copyrighted song. The trio remained as annoyed as ever, all struggling to keep a straight face. "I like an honest fight and a saucy little maid! What he's basically saying is he likes to get-" "SHUT UP AND GET TO THE POINT YOU IDIOT!" Saitmama yelled, no longer able to tolerate their antics any longer. Robin Hood and his Merry Men were appalled at his outburst and started snapping their fingers in a harmonious threat to Saitama's life. In the midst of this, Tatsumaki had reached the top of a tree, rocks in hand.
With Robin Hood holding a note with a blade near Saitama's throat, he was abruptly cut off by a pile of rocks crashing down on him. Tatsumaki jumped off the tree with a karate yell. "Man, that was annoying!" She winked at Saitama before finishing off the rest of the Merry Men.
Saitama and Genos looked at her in awe. "Just because I don't have my powers doesn't mean I don't know how to fight without them, kinda." She shrugged, trying to appear bashful. "That was pretty cool. They were getting on my nerves." He grinned at her in appreciation, while a slight blush appeared on her face at his words. "It was nothing- Huh?" She pointed to Saitama's behind. "I don't get it, you didn't get hit in the parts, but the arrow still has to hit your ass?" She face palmed. "Alright cy-" When she turned around to address him, he had already left.
"Blue flower, red thorns. Luckily, I'm not colorblind."
"It doesn't hurt, but I can't reach." He stated, holding still while she got rid of the arrow.
"Got it!" She exclaimed triumphantly.
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Genos briskly walked back, knowing he wouldn't have heard a scream for his cue. He heard the two of them talking, although it was pratically inaudible. Tatsumaki shyly rubbed her arm before tugging on his sleeve, motioning for him to bend down.
A small giggle from her was heard before there was silence, the two gazing intently into each others eyes.
"Interruption is on cue, and I don't plan on fainting!" Genos ran towards them, breaking their daze.
They muttered a few words then walked forward. "Just pretend I'm not here!" He shouted after them.
Romance was something he'd never been good at.
When he carried her across the river, some water splashed on her gown.
The flies came to town, and he couldn't kill a single one.
He let the toad loose and it jumped on her head , all because he didn't want to inflate it.
But she responded to his attemepts rather positively.
She jokingly splashed back at him, and offered to help him dry off.
The toad was rough and bumpy, but she held it her hands, feeding it the surrounding flies.
She happily accepted the daisies from the meadow over a toad balloon, even giving him some daisies in return.
She playfully shoved him aside as they neared the windmill, and he in turned shoved her. Albeit, with a little too much force. She fell in the tall grass, silent and with an unreadable expression. "My bad ,Tats!" He lent her a hand, only to be dragged down to lay next to her. Sprinkling some grass bits on his head, she turned around to face him with a wistful smile. Using each other as a crutch, they got off the grass and ran hand in hand the rest of the way to the windmill.
Genos continued to follow them in the distance, satisfied with their lack of acknowledgement towards him.
The sky is colored with shades of pink and yellow, as the two sat in front of a campfire. "I'm glad we found these tomatoes. I didn't want to eat a rat." She twirled the twig in her hand, waiting for it to cool. "Eh, its not so bad." Shrugging, he turned the rat rotisserie, earning a squeamish look from her. "If you don't like it, I'll eat the rest. I just don't want you to go hungry."
"Well, maybe just a bite." She said apprehensively, wincing slightly as he plucked the stick from the fire. Letting it cool down momentarily, he tore off a piece and handed it to her. Blowing gently on it, she could see him looking at her from the corner of her eye. She squeezed her eyes shut, holding her nose and plopping it in her mouth. Her eyes opened as the taste settled in. "Delicious!You sure know how to cook, Sai!" She exclaimed, turning to face him.
"Thanks. Back home, sometimes I cook monsters I kill. It makes really good hot pot." The conversation settled into a comfortable silence, the only sounds to be heard was crackling from the fire. "..could I come over sometime?" she whispered, resting her face on her knees. She didn't expect a response, knowing that her question was too quiet for him to hear.
"Bring some meat when you do." He ruffled her hair, chuckling when he realized her tiara was out of place. Looking up, she met his gentle eyes. Brushing her hand against his, she scooted closer. "Hey, Saitama.." "Hm?" "I think you're.. not too be bad to be stuck in another world with." He raised an eyebrow. "You're not too bad either, broccoli head."
"That's not what I wanted to say!" She blurted. "Tats?" "Saitama, I think you're, that you're, umm" "Master, I hope I'm interrupting on time." Genos stood in between the two of them. Saitama sighed.
"Yes, you are. Its sunset, I better go. Goodnight." "Goodnight." The two responded back as she closed the door behind her.
Genos was desperate to keep some of the original script, just in case it got them one step closer to going back home. But another part of him knew he wouldn't receive a direct response regardless of whether or not he asked. Knowing he was risking more time in this world, he foregoed asking him and decided to distract him.
"Master, I'm going to clean the ashes. May you bring some more firewood?" He recieved a silent nod, as Saitama got off the log and walked into the forest.
"Is it just the roles they've been placed in, or is there something more between the two?" He thought to himself, tossing the ashes from the previous fire. "All I know for certain is that this world has effected our physical capabilites. My powers haven't been noticeably reduced here, considering I still have usage over my Incineration Canons, but my sensors aren't working, perhaps due to the time period this movie is set in, or at least, what it is currently established."
"Master Saitama, as far as I can tell, has not had his powers affected. Miss Tornado has verbally stated and shown that her powers do not work here." He finished removing the ashes, facing the windmill. A cold silence lingered in the air. "Nothing will occur during our encounter, considering she mentioned the curse had no effect."
He entered the house, the only lightsource being a lit torch near the doorway. The floorboards creaked underneath his weight. "Tornado, I have come according to the script. Please enter the room."
A crow sqawked in the distance, then the silence continued. He sighed, then turned to leave when he saw a bright green glow mixing with the warm yellow of the fire.
"I know you're not stupid enough to scream for unnecessary help." Her voice was quiet, as if she was miles away. "You'd be correct." He responded, then heard her sigh.
She stepped into the light, physical appearance unchanged. "Instead of changing into an ogre by night," she said, putting both hands in front of her, "my powers come back." A green glow emanated around her body and hands, as water from a nearby barrel was now suspended in the air. She held it for a moment, before dropping her hands, letting the water splash back in its former place.
"And now I have to kiss that idiot to make sure I can keep them." Her head was low, hiding any expressions she may have been displaying.
"You don't seem to have any problem with that from what I can see." He remarked. "EXCUSE ME?" She shouted, then slapped a hand over her mouth. "What did you just say?" Her eyes narrowed, placing her fists on her hips.
"I was just saying goodnight. Master Saitama should be returning with more firewood shortly." He closed the door, letting her be alone the rest of the night.
He was greeted by the sight of Saitama with a doggie bag in hand, continuing to chew his food. "Oh hey Genos." He held it out. "Want some?" "How long have you been here?" He asked, grabbing it from his hand. "I just got here from that 'Far Away' place and I got lost." "I see." Genos unwrapped a taco. "Although I'm certain the place is called 'Far, Far Away'. And something else I regret to inform." Genos broke off a piece of the log, and threw it in the pit. He lit a small fire, which did nothing to his costume.
"Lord Farquuad is coming by here tomorrow to pick Tornado up." "That's fine, we'll get her back quickly." "Master, we can't do anything until after the 'Hallelujah' scene ends." Saitama groaned. "Its a good song, but that scene's too long."
"Agreed, but what about the-" Saitama was now fast asleep. "dragon." He paused, tossing the now empty doggy bag into the fire.
A rooster cawed, signaling daybreak. Tatsumaki walked out of the rundown house. "Hey! What's the plan gonna be?" "We'll get to Duloc before sundown. We're following the Hallelujah scene in terms of length, but not its emotional implications." Genos explained to the two. "Alright." "Okay." Saitama and Tatsumaki responded, all three facing the Duloc kingdom. "Right on time." A horse whinny affirmed Genos' schedule.
"Princess, I've brought you a little something." His guards played a fanfare. "Forgive me, Princess, for startling you, but you startled me, for I have never seen such a radiant beauty before. I'm Lord Farquaad." "Lord Farquaad? Forgive me, my lord, for I was just saying a short... farewell." She emotionlessly stated, glaring at Saitama and Genos when they started snickering. "Oh, that is so sweet. You don't have to waste good manners on the orge. It's not like it has feelings." He chuckled haughtily. She cringed, forcing a smile. "Princess ,beautiful, fair, and flawless. I ask your hand in marriage." He kneeled down, not giving any acknowledgment towards her behavior.
"Will you be the perfect bride for the perfect groom?" "Lord Farquaad, I accept. Nothing would make-" She let him interrupt, giving her time to hide her gag. "Excellent! I'll start the plans, for tomorrow we wed!"
"Why wait? Let's get married today before the sun sets." "Oh, anxious, are you? You're right. The sooner, the better. There's so much to do! Threre's the caterer, the cake, the band, the guest list. Captain, round up some guests!" She climbed on the horse, refusing to touch him. "You two better show up." She mouthed at them.
AN: Chapter was done earlier than expected.
Was not expecting people to give this fic the time of day, but thanks a lot for reading xD
Chapter 3 should be here soon!