Chapter 3: Purple Mage, Arme

It's time to begin the real story. I don't wan't to copy paste the text from the game, it's troublesome and boring. Kyle and Cindy personality will be a bit different because of Ixchel. I hope you can enjoy the change, thank you for reading!

Note: I'm going to hold The Water That Cannot Be Frozen (Remake) until World 5 is out in GCDC PH/JP. Zero got a lot of character development there.

It's been… Three years, I think? Three years after I'm free from the seal and now I'm having a peaceful life together with Grandiel, Kyle, and Cindy in an old abbey.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KYLE AND CINDY!"

The children who I lived with for three years finally grown into teenagers nicely. They are both thirteen this year.

And me?

I'm still forever eighteen.

Why? It's a secret.

"Thanks Grandiel, big sis Iku!" Both Kyle and Cindy chirped happily.

Both me and Grandiel decorated the abbey with simple party props, it's not much but it's a lot better than nothing. Before I came here, Grandiel never prepared any birthday for the children. Elves held birthday party every fifty years because of their long-life span so he didn't know human held it every year.

"Don't forget to wash your hand before eating! Especially you Kyle, I think you need to bath. You smell awful!", I told Kyle before he approached the food that I've prepared neatly.

He isn't even wearing his top when he came in and his pants filled with mud. All his muscle is visible to view, making me pleased. No I'm not into child's muscle, my brother's muscle still the best. Uhuh, man with muscles are the best. Sorry Grandiel, I didn't mean to say you're ugly.

You're just… lacking.

And Cindy, stop staring! I know muscle are awesome but you're still a child for God's sake!

After herding Kyle to the bathroom quickly before his body corrupting me and Cindy's mind, I then decided to tidy Cindy's pink hair. Her hairs all messed up after the morning practice. I taught her how to do middle tier wind magic. At first Grandiel didn't approved it, he said Cindy didn't need to learn such dangerous magic. He quickly changed his mind though after Cindy threw a tantrum.

Let's just say he almost got burned alive in the night.

We knew what's going to happen so Kyle and I decided to go to sleep early. The next morning, we saw half of his long hair is gone and Cindy joined us for breakfast with satisfied smirk.

I'm not a sadist so it's not my fault Cindy did something like that.

Maybe.

Enough flashback let's return to the reality.

Summary, us four enjoying the birthday party until it's time to go to sleep.

Cindy got new ribbon from me while Kyle got a necklace. I bought them from the town and I enchant it with magic. Kyle didn't realize it until Cindy pointed it out. Grandiel looked like he knew what I enchanted inside.

"You knew such advanced magic?"

"Only two. Caused a massive headache every time I use it. "

The elf sighed heavily.

"Please avoid risking your life for something like that. It's already surprising to see you can still stand after using magic that is incompatible with your body."

"My head still throbbing a little and I got a nosebleed this morning. Overall I'm pretty much fine."

A thick book hit my head.

"SLEEP!"

"But the party-"

"NOW!"

And I got teleport-ed to my bed.

He should've teleport-ed me to the bathroom, I need to brush my teeth before going to bed!

Hearing a familiar humming sound from the bathroom I realized why he didn't teleport me there.

It would be awkward if I bump into a naked Kyle.

Bright sunlight greeted my face when I woke up from my sleep.

My headache is all gone so I think Grandiel won't bite me if I wander around today.

Muffled voices can be heard from downstairs. There is something going on because one of them is Grandiel's voice. Maybe a guest?

If Kyle and Cindy are here, then it's almost lunch time. I told them to practice every morning until lunch. Cindy is working with magic and Kyle… I taught him how to use sword, but he still needed to build up his stamina. That's why I made him run around the forest a hundred times every morning. Because of that he always came back without his top and full of mud. Too much? He is happy, so I don't see any problem with my method. Even Cindy looked happy when she decided to tag along with him.

After doing my morning activities and dressed up properly I went downstairs to found out what's happening. The lounge and kitchen are empty, so they must be in the bedroom. Kyle and Cindy's bedroom are on the first floor while Grandiel and me are upstairs. Grandiel is smart enough to give me my own bedroom.

"You know her, Grandiel?"

"Yes, we're acquaintance."

Kyle's voice can be heard from inside his bedroom followed by Grandiel's. I opened the bedroom to see a purple haired girl laid unconscious on the top of the bed. Kyle, Cindy, and Grandiel stood nearby, surrounding the stranger.

"Afternoon everyone~ I see we have a guest…" It's rare for us to have a guest. I have a bad feeling when Grandiel said he knew her. The magic staff on the table also reveals what she can do.

"Big sis, are you alright?" Cindy asked me. It seems Grandiel already told her the details.

"Don't worry, I'm tough."

The little mage sighed in relieved. I felt bad for making her worried like this. Kyle didn't say anything, but he looked at me like a lost puppy. My brother is right, I always make people worried. No wonder he said that he needed to tie me up sometimes to prevent me doing reckless stuff.

"Ughhh…." Grunting sound break our talk. The purple guest slowly regained her senses. A pair of purple eyes gazed at Grandiel.

"Hello Arme, it's been a long time isn't it?" The elf greeted, he looks troubled and sad at the same time.

The purple girl, Arme widened her eyes.

"Grandiel? H-How? More importantly, where am I? OUCH!" Arme held her bandaged head in pain when she tried to sit.

"Don't move just yet you still need to rest. Grandiel can't patched you up perfectly, it's not his field of magic."

"S-Sieghart? Is that you?"

"Huh? Yes, I am. Is there something wrong?"

"You are a GIRL!"

I face palmed.

"Well duh. Do I look like a BOY to you?" I'm a tomboy but I'm still a girl thank you very much. My 'assets' are good enough to show my gender.

Grandiel chuckled in amusement.

"Arme, she is not the Sieghart you know. She is his little sister, Ixchel."

"WHAT!? Ouchie…" The purple girl rolled in pain once again. I almost forgot my brother is now called himself Sieghart instead of Ercnard.

"You know my brother? I'm surprised he knew a pretty girl like you. Your hair and skin are so smooth, I'm jealous…" I caressed her short hair, not realizing her disgusted expression.

"Stop it, I prefer boys. And I already have a boyfriend."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

Oh my God, I can't stop caressing her hair. If only it's longer…

"Arme, I think you'll be prettier if you let your hair grow."

"Grandiel. Help."

"You'll get used to it." Replied the elf flatly.

TO BE CONTINUED

I'm happy to see someone other than me went back here to write more GC fanfic :D