Maribelle's Kindness
Author's Note: Hi again! I'm glad that people have already reviewed, but I'm a bit sad I can't PM anyone since they are mostly guest accounts. ;-; Still, it's nice to see people enjoy it. I wanted to add a small spoiler by saying Robin appears, but I do not add a description since I feel it would be confusing trying to imagine a different Robin then the one you create for your game. It could just be me though :I. Please enjoy!
"Um, I think we should call it off. I'll meet you here tomorrow instead and catch a nap then. See ya Henry!" Lissa was feeling queasy herself, tugging along an expressionless Maribelle as she realized she wouldn't be able to get a good nap for awhile.
Three days had passed by as a staggering Lissa tried to stop the vicious battle between Maribelle and Henry. It started the day right after Maribelle had found them together in the forest. As Lissa started her tread into the forest to meet Henry, Maribelle marched up to her, determination writtenclear on her face. Instead of her usual dress attire, Maribelle had put on a dark green mixed cameo, making her blend in with her with the background, matched with a lime parasol. As Lissa gawked at her ridiculous outfit, Maribelle grabbed her arm gently, starting to pull her back towards the camp. Lissa shook her head, tugging her arm back from Maribelle's grip, finally able to free herself only to feel two strong arms circle around her restricting any movement from the waist up. She didn't have to look to see who it was, recognizing the sickly sweet scent of the orange-haired thief.
"Sorry Princess! A guy's got make a living. Now, Twinkles, you DID say you would give me as many of those caramel sweets that you eat during your tea-times, right? That lush, golden color, tantalizing with the sugary coating and-"
"Gaius! Focus on the subject at hand! Remember, you only get those confections if you are able to accomplish this mission. Keep Lissa Away From Henry, understand?" Gaius saluted Maribelle while keeping one arm surrounding the Lissa's arms. He then picked up Lissa and unceremoniously carried her over her shoulder, which seemed to irk Maribelle.
"What in the WORLD are you doing?! She is not some ridiculous sack of potatoes! She is a princess, to be carried daintily and with care! With respect and honor! And you fling her over your shoulder?!" She proceeds to whack the shoulder that Lissa was not occupying. Gaius did not seem to be affected by this, moving his lollipop around his mouth. The only way to see he was even acknowledging this action was when he moved Lissa nonchalantly until he was carrying her in his arms, her arms still bound together in one of his hands.
"Better. Although it's disappointing I have to trust you with watching Lissa, it is the only option in which she can stay safe until I can annihilate this pest and break this hypnotism he has placed on her mind. Remember, she is not to leave your sight. "
"Gotcha Twinkles. Watch Princess in exchange for sweet rewards. Easy-peasy." He then walked away from Maribelle, heading towards the Maribelle's tent which was situated in the center, ready to begin his assignment.
Finally satisfied after seeing Gaius walking away towards her tent, Maribelle started thinking ways she could get rid of Henry. She couldn't get close to him after those wretched vermin had attacked her, and she couldn't just outright attack him, especially with her smaller and weaker stature. That left only one option in Maribelle's intelligent, and yet narrow mind. Seduce Him.
In Maribelle's mind, it was obvious that she was very attractive, but how to go about it? She had never tried to appeal to a menbefore, suitors would always be the one to vy for her attention. She decided to go to the one person who was intelligent enough to help her, and gullible to believe any lie she told as to why she needed to know. Robin. The army tactician was great at battle strategies, but also good for giving advice to her comrades. She had strengthened her bonds with everyone in camp, even Maribelle with her insistent attitude.