A missed bond

Asta just had a crazy encounter with the Silver Eagles, for him what looked like a simple dinner invite turned out to be something a lot more. Getting an offer from a prestigious magic knight squad was something he couldn't take lightly. Despite Asta trying to talk himself out of it, Nozels words stuck with him like glue and couldn't help but to contemplate his future decisions.

After having the door shut in his face, Asta decided to go back to base, to settle down and recompose himself after the events. However,...

"Oh man, where do I go from here?" being his clueless self, he was utterly unaware of his whereabouts and had no idea on how to get back home. "I've been here for nearly two years, and I still don't know my way around this stupid kingdom is. DAM IT!" releasing his frustration by kicking a small stone on the floor.

"And this letter, what is it?" Just when he was about to open the letter, a small cry of pain entered our entered his ear in the direction of which he kicked that little stone.

"AHHH! HEY! WHO THREW THAT?!" As it turns out, the stone Asta kicked landed on top of a tall figure. The figure came rushing in to confront the reckless Black Bull.

Asta Frightened turned around and walked away from the scene, in attempts to avoid any unnecessary confrontation. "Oh right pal, you got a lot of nerve...Asta?!". The figure Asta kicked the small stone at was actually his senior magic knight Finrol.

"Oh hey Finrol, You ok? Ah sorry about that, I didn't see you there" quickly apologizing and hiding the letter in his back pocket.

"Oh, that was you, Asta... no worries it's fine. It's nothing I can't handle. Besides... THE ONLY THING BROKEN HERE IS MY HEART!" hugging his young Black Bull tightly and releasing a whole well of tears.

Asta became very concerned for his senior, seeing Finrol fail miserably on a day to day basis trying to find the girl of his dreams was really upsetting. "Hey chill out there Finrol, why what happened this..."

"SHES ENGAGED TO THER COUSIN !" crying his eyes out. The response shaped a very cringe and uncomfortable look on Asta's face, knowing it was a terrible idea to ask. "There, there Finrol its ok. You'll ah... you'll find someone a lot better; I know you will. Just don't give up ok. "embracing the spatial magic user and giving him a few words of encouragement, followed by a few taps on the back.

"Thanks, Asta, you always make me feel better at times like this, were so lucky to have you" wiping away his tears. "So ah anyway Asta how did it go" quickly changing the topic.

"How did that go?" Asta replied.

"You know, your date. One where we helped you get ready for. Hope you had better luck than me," he asked.

Asta was very distressed, he became very fearful of how his squad mates would react, had told them about the events that had unfolded. He decided to keep it cool and just play it through. "Oh, ah yeah... The date, um she was fun. We had some nice food and ah… yeah, she even asked me to join her, ah I mean, meet her near the Silver Eagles next week. So yeah, it was fun" scratching the back of his head nervously.

Finrol looked at his young squad mate very cautiously, as if there was something he wasn't telling him. Judging by the look, body language and even tone of voice something was clearly not right. "hmm ok then, at least you're still going to meet her again."

"yeah ah, meet her again haha. Looking forward to it," laughing very awkwardly.

"What's her name?" he asked.

Asta was just in a very tight spot, being bombarded with all these questions. But this was the first time had to think on his feet. "her name is ahh Lilly, yeah that's right ha" Asta replied ever so nervously

Slightly paranoid Finrol turned his head around and used his magic to make a portal. "hmmm alright. You need to ride home, Asta," he asked.

"Oh yeah, thanks! Good thing I found you, I didn't know how to get home from," he replied.

"Well we better get moving, I'm sure Yami has some work for us to do," said Finrol. The two hopped into the portal and were safely transported back home. Arriving at the doorstep, Asta rushed inside the hideout and then locked himself in his room.

Being locked in his room he finally had the relief and privacy he was desperately craving." ok no one's here I think... probably the best time. Ok, Nozel what did you want to give me?" he asked himself. The moment Asta left the Silver Eagles hideout, he had a lot of things going through his head, but one of those things was what was written inside the letter. He ripped open the letter with no hesitation and couldn't believe what he saw...

The letter turned out to be a final submission letter, which would allow magic knights to make transfers to different squads, by merely putting in their name and the team they would like to join. Once the knight receives this letter from the squad captain, they have exactly one week to make the submission and they will officially a member of their chosen squad.

Authors note: This is just entirely made up, there's probably be a better way of how magic knights make transfers in the black clover universe.

Asta held the letter very tightly, his head spiraling with all sorts of emotions, flattered, shocked, surprised, anxious even scared; he hadn't told his squad mates what happened, he knew he would not get a pleasant response had been honest from the start.

The Black Bull rolled up into his bed and held the letter in the air. "Silver Eagles... huh". With Asta, his dream was always to become the Wizard King, he would work really hard and overcome many challenges that would come his way. But one thing kept popping in his head, and that was Yuno. The idea of him becoming the Wizard king before he did, really made his blood boil and would do everything in power to stop that from happening. With the title of the wizard king on the line, was he really to prepared leave everything behind for the sake of his dream, he asked himself? Nozels words were taking a massive toll on our young hero.

Lying for a couple of minutes an enormous banging came in on Astas door. "Hey kid, get your arse up, you got a mission!". Asta surprised by the sound, jumped straight out of his bed and rushed towards and opened the door. "Captain Yami sir ah... isn't it a bit late now to be going out on a mission?" Asta questioned.

Yami grabbed the top of Asta's head and held him in mid, "I don't think so cupcake, you were gone all day, so I had to give your missions to the other idiots downstairs. You're doing this mission whether you like it or not, got it." he ordered.

Besides "ye-yes Captain Yami I'll go, please don't kill me" squeaking out.

"Come to think of it" blowing a cloud of smoke from his cigarette. "Where have you been all day and what's with the stupid get up?", he asked.

"Oh, ah this... this is ah" Yami released his grip on Asta and landed really heavily. "Never mind don't care, just get your arse over to Finrol, and he'll inform you of the rest. Also, change into your normal clothes, you know that Royal shit ain't for you", Yami finished his cigarette through it away.

"Ye-Yes Captain, right away sir," saluting Captain.

"Nice one kid," replied Yami turning.

"Oh, ah, Captain. Um, who's going to be joining me in this mission" Asta asked.

Yami pulled and lit another cigarette. He inhaled and exhaled, releasing another puff of smoke. "Good question, who is going to be joining you on this mission. It's actually just going to be two you in this mission, you and some Golden Darn hippy... Don't know who it is though, in fact, this client specifically asked for you to believe or not."

"When hasn't anyone asked for me," Asta asked himself. Still very curious, he had another question on his mind, "oh, and what exactly is my miss..."

"STOP ASKING ME QUESTIONS, GO TO FINROL NOW!" screamed Yami.

"ahhh yes captain" running to his closet and quickly getting changed into his usual gear. He grabbed his headband and rushed out of his room and running through the corridor.

While running, he encountered some of his fellow Black Bull members, all very curious about Asta supposable date.

"Asta, Kiddo. How did it go it, did she like the suit I made for you?", asked Vanessa.

"Oh, Vanessa ah... yeah she liked it. Hey you know Finrol is, Captain Yami got a mission for me" he replied.

"What your leaving so soon, you're not gonna tell me what else happened?" she responded

Asta wanted to exit the conversation as quickly, as possible, he had no intention of telling her anything. "Oh um, il-ill tell you when I back. It's a funny story really, AH AH I-I mean, it's a crazy story no, it's... huh. Can I just tell you when I get back", he said?

Vanessa had a few giggles of joy "Sure Asta you can tell me when you get back" rubbing his head. "Now about Finrol, he should be in his room, I mean where else is a man going to be when he gets heartbroken like that... oh, did he tell you? She asked.

"ew yeah, he told me, thanks to Vanessa," charging past his teammate. While he was running to get to Finrols room, he suddenly bumped to the Silva of the house... again. "HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO KEEP FUCKING TELLING YOU THIS ASTA, WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!", shouted Noelle.

"Sorry, Noelle I didn't see you... pardon me", quickly apologizing and running down his path.

"Dam it, your such an idiot huh..."

"Pardon me? since when did he have such good manners", Noelle asked herself.

Asta finally found Finrols room and began to loudly knock the back of his door. "Hey Finrol, open up. Captain Yami needs you to send me on my mission!" he barked. The door opened, and out came a very annoyed Finrol. "Dami it Asta, you don't need to knock so many times, I heard you the first time. Yeah anyway, it's just some dungeon mission on the west of the kingdom, you'll find your way". He whipped up another magic portal and pushed his young teammate through it.

Meanwhile at the Golden Dawn (30 minutes earlier)

Yuno, Mimosa and Klaus's squad all came back to the Golden Dawn, they arrived and entered the hideout after completing another successful mission. Despite the completion of the task, Klaus was not too fond of Yuno contribution.

"Yuno this is once again you acted on your own. When will you understand we are a team, and we act on my command?" shouted Klaus. Yuno ignored his seniors' comments and walked straight through the door.

"YUNO! I am talking to you. Listen to your seniors when being spoken to... YUNO!" he shouted again.

"What it is Klaus!" Yuno replying.

Klaus discussed with his attitude, having once again being disrespected by his squad mate. They set out on a mission to find enemy spies of the diamond kingdom. For the sake of the mission Klaus opt for an intelligent and tactical approach but Yuno... decided to take matters into his own hands. "What do you mean, what is it? I'm giving you feedback on your performance on the field. You are being rude and arrogant as ever" annoyed having to once again repeat himself.

"yeah whatever" Yuno ignoring his comments and walking away.

"COME BACK HERE, THIS INSTANT YUNO!" Klaus demanded.

Mimosa was also sick of her colleague's attitude, she to got a little annoyed at times when he wouldn't follow simple instructions, they were a team after all. "Hey Yuno maybe you should start listening once and a while, we are a team you know," asked Mimosa

"Yeah, I was listening… stop the enemy spy's, and then take them back to the capital. Job is done," he replied.

"You know that's not what I meant Yuno, you were reckless, and you could've got yourself killed," she said.

"Oh whatever Mimosa, the mission was a success anyway. That's all that matters" flipping the back of hands and walking away from the two.

Unfortunately for Yuno, Mimosa was very persistent with her approach and wasn't going to let him have his own way. "Yuno are you just going to ignore everything I say? Ever since that mission with Asta, you've been acting even shadier and distant lately. We are your squad mates, so if there's anything wrong, you can always tell us ok" asking ever so politely.

For once, Yuno heard his teammates loud clear. Something was clearly wrong, but he didn't know how, nor have any intentions of expressing his emotions."Nothing wrong ok, just leave me to it," he replied.

Mimosa shacked her head. "No Yuno just tell us. Tell us and will figure it out….. just us three of us" welcoming Yuno in open arms.

Yuno became very irritated with Mimosas persistency, due to her kind and caring nature she was would try to help and look out for her teammates, but Yuno was already fed up of the situation in hand. "Mimosa just Shut up ok, I said I'm fine, now get that through your thick skull Wright. Honestly, you can cut this stupid act now as well, you Royals are just arrogant and only care about yourselves. Your only doing this to cement your good image, it's all just a load of crap" Said Yuno

Mimosa looked at Yuno in utter disgust and heartbreak, teeth gritted, and fist clenched, deeply offended by his cruel words. "How-How could say something so horrible? Why would you say something like that Yuno? I care about every single one of squadmates, even the ones from different squads, I hold all of them so dir. You don't know the first thing about me, ok! Shouting and shedding small tears of her eyes.

"Oh yeah. If Asta had fallen to his death that day you lost control, you would prioritize your own life instead of his. That's holding your squadmates life dir isn't it?" He replied.

Mimosa snapped in anger "THAT'S NOT WHAT WOULD'VE HAPPENED" pushing Yuno.

Klaus who had seen enough intervened and got in between the two knights. "That's enough both you, just calm down." The storm then quickly settled, and then he turned his head to Yuno. "Yuno I don't know what's going on here, but you better fix up. Your attitude is affecting the morale of the team so…."

"Hahahahaha"

The magic knights suddenly took a pause as a small sound of laughter came in to play. "What's going on here, commoner throwing his toys away?". The low laughter came from non-other their Vice-captain, Langrish Vaude.

"Oh, Langrish, I didn't see you there." Said Klaus.

"What do you want, Langrish," asked Yuno.

"Don't speak to me so casually, peasant" Demanded Langrish

Yuno shacked his head, "Pretty big words coming from someone who came 10th place in the star rankings."

"Watch it your mouth, or I'll kill you right here and now."

"oh yeah, go on do it?" Yuno replied.

"Don't push me, commoner, I'm not in the mood" tightening his fist and holding back his devastating spacial magic.

Klaus once again sensing danger, intervened in yet another confrontation. "Excuse me Langrish, but is there something we can help you with?" he asked.

Langrish head was then turned "huh, oh yeah I almost forgot, Captain Vangance wants to see you Yuno. Something about a mission".

Yuno was a bit surprised, having just been back from a mission his services were once again called for yet another one. "A mission? What is it," he questioned.

"Don't know, don't care, later losers" turning his back to the three.

Klaus took a quick sigh of relief, knowing there wasn't going to be any more drama. "Very well then, I suggest you carry yourself to Captain Vengeances location Yuno" he ordered.

Yuno ignored his magic knight senior and proceeded to go on his way, leaving the two behind. Mimosa was still very vexed about Yunos recent comments, the wind user has always come across her as someone quite cold and unwelcoming. But Mimosa being the way she is, would never shy away from working or getting to know her teams' mates, but after today she started to think a lot differently.

"Honestly if you grew up with someone like Asta all your life, surely you'd be a bit warm and welcoming. But clearly, that's not the case for him," she said.

Klaus took note of Mimosa words and continued "Hmmmm, perhaps. I mean he's always happier when Asta is around, he's like a completely different person. Shame he is not Golden Dawn," he thought.

Mimosa suddenly had a collection of flashbacks going through her head, showcasing all the times when Asta had joined them on their missions. She would remember all the times where Yuno looked like he was actually enjoying himself and fighting with a smile. Also thinking about her love Asta did sever her mood. "Honestly id do anything to have Asta at the Golden Dawn... Uh ah, f-for Yuno's sake obviously. I'd never have him here for anything else ah" stuttering and blushing uncontrollably.

"Yes, Mimosa, I completely agree. It would be nice to have that ruffian at the Golden Dawn. Nothing would satisfy me more than to shape him up into a respectable gentleman." he replied.

Mimosa looked at the window and smiled, "Id love that, so much."

After a couple of minutes, Yuno had finally found his captain, he was curious, so he didn't wait for even a second to ask what was on his mind. "Captain Vangance sir, you summoned me regarding a mission," he asked

Willam turned around and looked at his fellow magic knight. "Oh, yes... Yuno. I have an important but simple assignment for you" The mission Willam was explaining was quick dungeon mission located on the west of the kingdom, he and his teammate would need to go in and cut down for a particular plant that would sprout every 20 years. The plant orange vines flytrap with blue thorns and approximately 12 feet tall. Successful retrieval of the plants means they can bring it back and give to their client, said to be using it to make magical items.

"hmm ok, sounds simple enough," Yuno replied.

"But do be warned Yuno, despite this dungeon already being cleared, there remain many traps along the way, so do be cautious" warning his fellow knight.

Yuno took everything on board but still had a few questions "of course I will be on my guard, but um... who will be joining me on this mission" he asked curiously.

"Oh yes how could I forget... you'll be joining a member of the Black Bull" looking back at the mission specification.

Yuno eyes widened in excitement, "Black Bull? Does it say who is it with?" asked so eagerly.

Willam shacked his head, "Unfortunately no, we don't keep that information, but from our side, the client specifically asked for you. So, you should feel exceptional," giving a small giggle. "But anyway, do head out quickly, your teammate might already waiting for you?" Willam ordered.

Yuno pulled out a broom and readied himself for action. "Understood, I'm on my way," he started to hover on his broom flew through the nearest window.

After about 10 minutes Yuno finally arrived at his destination, he put his broom away and started lying down, waiting for his teammate to arrive. He was doing a lot of wishful thinking on who it was going to be until...

"AHHHHH!" a medium-sized portal started to form and out came a small figure that had fallen on top of Yuno. "HEY GET OFF ME, WHAT DO THINK THIS IS... huh" pushing the character off only to realize who the person was... "Asta...?" his prays had been answered.

"Oh hey Yuno, so I guess you'll be joining me on this mission."

Authors note Thanks again for reading guys appreciate it, hope you did enjoy this chapter.

For this chapter, it was a bit overdue sorry about that, just been really busy at this moment of time. Also, I changed the writing style rather than the traditional script-style format hope you guys don't mind.