Author's Note: WHY IS RICHIE MINES SO LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG!? DX I JUST WANNA GO TO ALTERA OKAY GAME!? I JUST WANT MY TRAPPING RANGER TO BECOME A NIGHT WATCHER! IS THAT SO HARD TO ASK!? ;w;
EDIT: 10/1/13- This chapter is probably going to be late. XD I had to restart this entire chapter because it was going nowhere.
Elsword heaved a sigh. Why did he have to marry that woman!? What was so good about her anyways? She made everyone drool over her! Just cause she's a queen? He didn't like Eve. At all. And he thought for sure that she was going to hate him too. There was something wrong with her. Once again, he found himself thinking about a certain purplette. Her stupid curly hair, her stupid clumsy self, her stupid way of speech. He shook his head furiously and began to practice with his runes and sword. But he just couldn't focus. Elsword threw his sword down in frustration and plopped down cross-legged irritatedly. He ran his fingers through his messy crimson hair.
What has gotten into me..?
Aisha read and re-read the same sentence in her book. She couldn't focus! And when she finally had a day to herself to endorse herself in a book! Slamming her book shut with a bang, she tugged on her locks and pulled them back in a very messy bun. No matter how hard she tried to ignore it, the back of her mind tingled with thoughts of that stupid red-head. She hated him! He's gotten her in so much trouble! And he's a big jerk! But then her thoughts drifted to how many times he's helped her...
No! Stop that, Aisha!
The Dimension Witch pinched her cheeks. Hard. And then stomped off to do something else. Although she knew, deep inside, Aisha will still think about the Rune Slayer.
Rena waltzed into Elsword's palace, full of happiness. She stopped in the middle of the corridor and let out a rather, high pitched call for her red-haired (tsundere) friend. She did a few twirls and then skidded to a halt when the quiet (hot/sexy) butler of her friend walked in. He had one gloved hand on his ear, touching it gingerly.
"Lady Rena, Prince Elsword is training. Would you like some tea while you wait?"
"Oh my El! Raven! I'm so sorry! I didn't know-Oh my-"
"It's quite alright." Raven forced a reassuring smile. His ear rang and throbbed. "Although we'll need to replace some of the windows." He said, gesturing to the cracked windows. He smirked playfully.
Rena said nothing but blushed. How could she have done that!? Let out such a scream! Elsword was the only one who was supposed to hear! She specifically chose days when Raven was off to visit. Just so she wouldn't so something like this! Wait. Why was Raven here!?
"Uh...Raven?"
"Yes, My Lady?"
"Aren't you...off today?"
Raven looked at her with confusion. "No, My Lady."
Rena mentally slapped herself. "Oh." Another slap.
He beckoned her over to a velvet chair and began pouring tea. Rena squirmed uncomfortably as Raven bent down to hand her the cup. She could smell the sweet scent of his body-
Oh El. Rena. Stop that.
She put on the facade she did when she was dealing with other royals. Her back straightened and her hands rested on top of each other with her legs crossed. Taking the cup, she nodded and sipped the hot drink. "Thank you."
Raven cocked an eyebrow at Rena's sudden attitude change. He drew back and stood at her side, patiently waiting.
Well this is awkward...Rena quickly searched for a topic to discuss about. Panicking, she quickly blurted, "Did you hear about Elsword's engagement to the Nasod Queen?"
The butler chuckled under his breath. "Yes, Milady."
Rena wanted to find a hole and hide in it. Of course he knows! He's Els's butler for Sacred El's sake! The Night Watcher forced herself to laugh. "I'm glad it wasn't me! Man, that would've been awkward."
"Very, Milady." Raven replied. Rena sighed internally. It's nearly impossible to start a conversation with this man. She took a gulp of her tea and set it down. She decided to continue talking. "But I guess it's distracts other people from the recent scandal that Els was in. But I'm still curious! Aren't you?"
It took the Blade Master a large amount of effort to hide his smile. He knew who it was. "I am quite curious. But I am a butler and in no position to question Prince Elsword and his choices. Would you like more tea?"
"I know! But still, I'm his best friend! Well, that excludes you. But why won't he tell me!? Oh yes please." Rena, forgetting her awkwardness, began griping to Raven about Elsword.
"I mean, he's such a stubborn idiot-"
"Who's a stubborn idiot?" Elsword's sharp voice made Rena flinch, dropping her tea cup. Raven stuck out his hand and caught it right before the hot tea spilt on her skirt.
"Hello Prince Elsword." He said calmly, handing Rena her tea cup back. "You should go bathe. You are covered in sweat and might catch a cold."
"Shut up, Raven. Rena, why are you here?"
Rena smiled sheepishly. "To hang out~! And maybe you could tell me more about the girl that-"
"Leave."
"Aw~Please?"
"No."
"Elssssssss."
"Get out of my palace."
Rena's cheeks puffed out in anger. She stuck out a finger. "You are being so stubborn, you idiot!"
"And you're being annoying."
"..."
"Look. I'm not in a good mood. Eve is supposed to coming over today and I'll have to deal with her. I won't have time to entertain you."
"Oh..." Rena's eyes softened and her anger was gone. She knew how much Elsword hated this. She hated seeing her friend unhappy. "I get it. Good luck with her." The elf smiled in attempt to cheer him up. He had a ghost of a smile on his face.
"Thanks. I'll let you borrow Raven for a day."
"...WHAT!?"
Eve brushed her hair back and peered outside her carriage window. She let out an unladylike sigh and yanked the curtains over the window. "Proto, I am getting motion sick. Are we there yet?"
"We're almost there Milady. Altera to Ruben is not exactly the swiftest ride." Proto replied.
"That's what you said last time."
"The last time you asked was three minutes ago, Milady."
"Hush."
"Yes, Milady." The Nemesis hid her smile and coughed.
As the carriage came to a stop, Eve swiftly unlatched the door and hopped out, breathing in the fresh air of Ruben. The servants that were working outside the palace bowed in respect and then went back to what they were doing. She tossed her hair and straightened her back. Proto held an umbrella above the Nasod's head and they both walked into the palace. Elsword and his sister were there, waiting. He seemed irritated and bored. Like he always did, thought Eve. She cleared her throat for acknowledgement.
"Welcome Your Majesty." Elesis curtsied. "I do not believe we have met. I am Elesis Scarlett. I am Elsword's elder sister. Nice to meet you."
Eve nodded. "Likewise. I am Eve Eirian. Please feel free to call me Eve, Your Highness."
"Oh...no! Please call me Elesis as well!" Elesis, taken aback by Eve's casuality. "Thank you accepting the marriage request!"
"Oh my pleasure." Eve smiled and glanced at Elsword. "I look forward to it."
Elsword smiled softly. "Thank you. I look forward to it as well. Marrying someone as powerful, intelligent and beautiful as you makes me honored." Eve's face showed of true shock but recovered quickly. She let out a silvery laugh. "Oh hush now." They all let out a hearty laugh. Or it sounded like it. From then on, both of their sweet words were dripping with venom.
"So when shall your engagement party be?" Elsa pondered as they all sat in the garden pavilion. Eve picked up her cup of tea and tapped her chin thoughtfully.
How about never...Elsword though to himself. He laughed. "You know parties tire me out, Elsa."
"It's a celebration, Elsword! Be happier!" Elsa shot back with a grin, knowing what her brother was up to.
"I do agree with Elsword that it shouldn't be too soon but I also agree that it's a celebration and it must be grand." The Rune Slayer rolled his eyes and Elsa kicked him under the table. He bit his lip and took a deep breath to calm his nerves.
"Then how about in two weeks?" Elsa suggested. Eve glanced at Elsword for acceptance. "I am okay with it. Elsword?"
"Of course." The red-head reluctantly said. Two more weeks of freedom before this bitchy Nasod robot becomes his wife. God, he thought, calling someone his wife while at eighteen. Oh wait. Wasn't this chick like...fifteen?!
"Princess Elsa." A maid whispered, walking over to her. "You must go now." Elsa sighed.
"What?" Elsword looked at his sister.
"I have to go." She grumbled. "Well, I leave you two for alone time~" She winked at her brother, hoping he got the message to not screw up.
As they left, Eve turned to Elsword and slapped him. "Impudent swine."
Elsword, expecting this, caught her hand. "Nice to see you too."
"Be glad that I was even pondering the thought of marrying a child like you." The Seraph said, disgusted.
"First of all, I'm three years older than you. Second, why the hell did you even accept the marriage request if I'm an "impudent swine"?" He said, dropping her hand.
"Your status. No matter how horrid you are, you are quite respected in Elrios. And because I'm a woman and women have limitations in the royal rankings." She tossed her hair.
"Why was I not expecting that..." Elsword sighed. "Of course you would say something like...-" The Rune Slayer was cut off when Eve grabbed his shirt abruptly and placed her lips on his.
Author's Note: This was a LONG chapter. o-o like whoa.
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