"Why are you two staring at the door like a couple of mentally disabled idiots?" Terry raised a brow, following Minato's and Elizabeth gaze. Strangely enough, he didn't see anyone there.
"Heyo?" Ruby waved her hand in front of Minato's face, blinking the whole while, "Is he going comatose again?" She asked.
"NO!" Junpei cried, ramming Minato onto the ground, out of fear, "Buddy! You gotta hang in there!" Junpei began to slap Minato on the face, who was still in a daze, along with Elizabeth.
"Be warned…." The figure said in a whisper.
Eventually, the intruder disappeared into blue mist. Minato blinked once and snapped out of the stupor, "Damn you!" Minato yelled, shoving Junpei away.
"What!? I was helping you snap out of the comma." Junpei cried.
"It's coma, Stupei." Yukari face palmed.
"Elizabeth-chan? Is everything alright?" Fuuka asked, gently tugging on her sleeve.
"Oh, my…." Elizabeth whispered, gently slapping herself on the cheeks, "Was that an illusion? Or an hallucination?"
"What are you two on about!?" Terry said, "I predicted that there will be no paranormal phenomena today. I stand by my word, dammit!"
"Minato? Seriously, what happened?" Yukari shook Minato who was still staring at the door.
"Didn't you guys see it?" Minato said, looking around, "The door opened….."
"Yeah, it did, a student came in for a while and then went out…." Ruby answered.
"No, it wasn't a student. It was someone else." Minato said, pointing at Elizabeth, "Ask her."
"Yes, it did happen." Elizabeth replied, "Someone very dear to me did enter, and….." She trailed off, "Heavens. Didn't you see that at all?"
"Of course not. That was just a dude who gave a quick glance and went away." Terry shrugged, "What, do you want me to beat him?"
"But-" Elizabeth tried to protest but was cut off by Minato.
"Enough. Let it go." Minato commanded, dusting himself up, before giving a kick to Junpei, right on the ass.
"HEY! I was trying to help you!" Junpei cried.
"Whateva." Minato waved him off.
"But, Minato-kun, that was my….." Elizabeth was cut of by a shriek of pain. Minato tilted his head towards the door. It seemed to be coming from downstairs.
"What the hell was that?" Yukari wondered out loud.
"Are zombies and aliens invading our school!?" Ruby asked excitedly, "Oh man, is there gonna be gore and blood?" She sighed, "Too bad, I left my camera at home."
"Calm down." Minato said, "I'll go check things out. That sounded painful."
"I will follow you." Elizabeth stood up. Minato nodded, they had to talk in private, due to what happened earlier.
Minato and Elizabeth walked off. The rest of them stared at them.
"Don't they make a cute couple?" Junpei asked aloud, "Eli-chan is probably the hottest girl in the history of foreva!" He stated, "Minato might just score again…. You know he charm-"The murderous intent in Yukari's eyes made Junpei stop.
"Hostility levels rising…" Aigis noted. One stomped foot later, everyone resumed eating lunch.
"Woah." Minato muttered as he stared at a beautiful ice sculpture which was before him, shivering uncontrollably.
"I told you Ryder, you can't fight Mitsuru, she'll stomp a mud hole and walk it dry." Minato sighed.
"B-B-B-Bullshit…" Ryder choked out through the severe coldness that was sweeping through his body.
"Ah, Minato….." Minato turned around to see Mitsuru walking towards Elizabeth and him, graceful as ever. But, this time, she had a cheerful smile on her face.
"Yo, senpai." Minato gave her a two finger salute.
"Yo, senpai!" Elizabeth bounced and greeted cheerily. Minato couldn't help but smile.
Mitsuru smiled too, before crossing her arms, "Do you agree that my skill with ice sculptures have increased ten fold?" She asked, pointing at Ryder who was still shivering.
"No kidding, poor guy is standing naked right in the cold waters of north pole right now." Minato mused.
"Accurate." Elizabeth nodded.
"I-I-I knew it, she has voodoo shit going o-on." Ryder stuttered, finally making a move, and walking towards Mitsuru who was all smiles.
"Mark my words….. I will get you one day." Ryder said with utmost seriousness.
"I swear on my honor!" Ryder swore.
"Oh please." Minato blew a raspberry.
"I shall have my revenge!" Ryder held his arm up and yelled. Minato slapped his forehead. Mitsuru was not amused. Elizabeth was the only one clapping.
"Thank you." Ryder bowed before staggering away.
"That will shut him up for a while." Mitsuru mused, but was proven wrong minutes later.
"JOIN THE CAUSE! Let us build a fucking empire!" Ryder's words of encouragement could be heard all around the campus.
"Not again. He's testing my patience in the worst possible way." Mitsuru sighed, looking to perform another execution but she was stopped by Minato.
"Don't worry senpai, I'll handle it this time." Minato smiled.
"Thank you, Minato." Mitsuru gave him a quick peck on the cheek before walking off. Minato blushed, anyone would blush at someone as rich and beautiful as Mitsuru kissing him.
"N-No, problem." Minato said to her retreating figure.
"Hmph." Elizabeth felt a sting of jealousy. This emotion was rather new to her.
"Hm? What's up?" Minato noticed Elizabeth frowning at him.
"I have a sudden, uncontrollable urge to dissect your face." Elizabeth said through gritted teeth.
"Why?" Minato asked, raising a brow. Elizabeth grabbed by the collar, trying to rock him back and forth, but it just didn't happen.
"I do not know!" Elizabeth managed to shove Minato away who easily regained his balance, before smiling at him.
"Hah, thats cute." Minato petted her on the head.
Elizabeth though long and hard, digging deep into her 3 years old memories to find an appropriate response for Minato, and she finally came up with it, "… Asshole…." Elizabeth whispered.
Minato stopped, shocked as hell, "Where did you learn that?" He demanded.
"I will not disclose that." Elizabeth stuck her tongue out playfully before walking away.
Minato watched the retreating figure of Elizabeth, he made a mental note to ring Junpei's ears for corrupting Elizabeth so quickly.
Minato managed to stop Ryder who spent the next school hour explaining to Minato how he was a savior to the masses. Minato ignored most of his talk and just as school ended, he walked back to his house.
"Welp, see ya tomorrow." Ruby smiled and waved as she went off.
"See ya tomorrow, Terry." Junpei waved but received a smack from Terry.
"I live here." He announced before walking in, "Yo, senpai, lets beat the hell out of each other for the rest of the night!"
"Hell yeah!" Akihiko cheered, tossing the buttered chicken right onto the ground due to pure excitement.
"My buttered chicken!" Minato cried. But, Akihiko didn't care, he grabbed his gloves and went into his room, along with Terry.
"Awww…" Elizabeth petted Minato on the head with a cheeky grin. Minato growled and slapped her hand away.
"Only I'm supposed to do that." He sighed, "Great. Akihiko's giddiness just cost us our dinner for tonight."
"What about Junpei-san?" Elizabeth asked.
"That guy has 1000 year old snacks buried deep down his mattress." Minato replied.
"I won't let ya touch them!" Junpei's voice came from upstairs.
"Pass the bacon bro." Kenji's demand came shortly after.
"Alright, let's eat out." Minato drew his wallet out.
"Eat out?" Elizabeth repeated.
"We'll stroll around the island and pick something to eat. Come on, I'll treat you to whatever you want." Minato smiled, stretching his hand out.
"YAY!" Elizabeth cheered and grasped his hands, "Let us embark on the quest of food."
Minato took Elizabeth to the café. He freely told her to order whatever she wanted. Elizabeth despite no longer being an Avatar of Power, still consumed pastry after pastry, sandwich and sandwich. Minato didn't mind it.
"Club!" Elizabeth cheered, finishing her meal.
UH OH….
"Elizabeth wanna go." Elizabeth gave the most adorable puppy dog eyes ever. Minato sighed and dropped his head onto the table.
"Check please..." Minato whispered, "Gotta be clean before you trek to hell..."
Next chapter. Crazier antics of Elizabeth and Minato. Please review. Seeya guys later :D Minato and Liz will reflect on the intruder in the next chapter. Any yes, Elizabeth just cussed for the first time.
