Hey everyone it me, Prime. Back with a new chapter. Sorry it took so long but I had stuff going on with my life and I lazy as well as writer's block. I think I still have it but the worst is over. Now I can continue with out wanting to rip my hair off. okay so this chapter is a bit longer then the others but I felt like you deserve it after waiting for so long. There is a lot like talking a bit about King's people, Echo acting like a brat and Alicia just being her best. Also, if you remember from the last chapter I mention that there will be warnings for this chapter. Okay so here they are; It's not explicit but there are mentions of kiddnaping, hints of drugs and/or drugging a person, hints of dry humping (I don't know what else to call it okay) as well as hints of masterbating and hints of Echo's dirty mind.

So, yeah...I don't know if this chapter is good or if the warning are correct. (Seeing how I just finish and is now posting at 3 somthing in the morning.) If you could please let me know how this chapter is. I would really like to hear you thoughts on this. Please.

Anyways...on with the story.

Summary: I'm just a normal girl living a normal life. Right? That is until my twenty-fourth year where I landed straight into the world of The Seven Deadly Sins, ten years before the series begain! Now ten years have pass and we're doing our best to play keep away with the Holy Knight, me trying to stop King from killing Ban-oh did I mention the scales growing out my body?!

Paring: KingxDiana(onside), EchoxKing(oneside), BanxElaine, MeliodasxDiana(onside), ElizabethxMeliodas, KingxEchoxDiana(love triangle), and finally DianaxHauser and KingxEcho

Chapter 12: Festival

You know, not many people can say that they got invited to a big fancy party.

…..I wish I was one of those people.

I'm not big on parties just to let you know. In fact, I rather just stay home watching anime or something.

I let out a sigh, looking out the window with a bored expression on my face, cheek resting on the palm of my hand, before turning my head slightly to look at Alicia. As much as I want to stay inside and not go to that stupid party...Alicia looks really excide for it. I grimace and looked away, back out the window. King wanted to go too, so I was out number two to one on this. (Though I didn't really know why he wanted to go, seeing how he always scrunches up his nose at the mere mention of said party all morning.) Which sucks but hey, when two of your favorite people actually decides to get along with each for something, you'll do anything to make them happy. So here we are, sitting in some restaurant for breakfast the morning after Puck attacked us then gave us an invitation. Alicia and I were waiting at a table as King went to place our order before we start a day of shopping. Ugh! I hate this! I don't wanna shop for this Titania person-fairy-whatever!

I let out a yawn, jaw cracking as I raise my arms to stretch. Ugh, I'm so tired. I didn't really get a good night sleep. I wanna go back to bed. Man, can't King hurry up? The faster we do this the fast we can go back to the hotel room we just booked an hour ago. Then I heard a creaking noise from besides me. I looked over to see Alicia staring me down. I looked at her in confusion before looking around nervously. Why was she staring at me?

"Uh...yes?" I asked feeling too uncomfortable to look into her green eyes.

Her eyes narrow causing a shiver to go down my back. "You slept with me."

I felt my face heat up. "W-what?!"

She leans closer, with this look in her eyes. One that makes me nervous.

"You always sleep with King. No matter where we are, you sleep with King." I shrunk back as she got even more closer. I felt my right eye twitched. "But you slept with me this time. You didn't even take a glance back at Fairy boy."

That was not true. I glanced back for like a second. She just rolled her eyes as I muttered that with a stutter. Ugh, rude. If she doesn't believe me then whatever. I don't have to explain myself. As if she could read my mind, her green eyes darken. I leaned back as she shoved her face close to mine. I flinched back with a grimace and raise my lip into a small snarl. Okay...I'm getting a wee bit uncomfortable. Like a cat I raise my hand and push her face away from mine by her cheek.

"Are you done?" I asked trying to sound as done with the conversation as I felt. I pulled my hand away from her face to cross my arms. I glared at her, trying hard not to look into her eyes, as she glared back. "I think we're done. Can we be done?"

Then I got from my chair and tossed her a wave.

"Okay one, sit your ass back down you twat." Alicia hissed as she pulled me back to my seat as I tried to get up and walk away. I let out an oof as I sat with a flop. "Two, like hell we're done and three! Well shit Echo, I've known you and King for two years now-"

"Has it really been two years?"

"Shut up Echo."

"Sorry."

She cleared her throat and looked me in the eye, staring me down. "Anyways! It's been two years Echo."

"Something like that," I muttered, looking away.

"In those two years, you and King had always shared the same sleeping space." She continued on as if I haven't said a word. (Rude...but understandable.) She scratches the side of her head with a look of confusion. "Not once have we shared a bed or blanket together even though we're both girls. Which would be understandable in the both of you were dating (I let out a squawk of embarrassment which causes her to smirk a me) but you guys keep claiming you're not."

I crossed my arms with a huffy pout. The dating gag was getting kinda old you know. Every town that we had a chance to get to, she always likes to bring it up. It's annoying and I don't see how she can see us dating. King's in love with Diana and I have no time for that shit. I mean...I'm from a world that all this is imagery. This world...this world was a manga that later turns into an anime! I haven't even seen the second season! What crazy alternate universe is this?! I'm not supposed to be here! Ahhhhh! Fuuuuck! I told myself I wouldn't be thinking of this anymore. Damn, shit, fuck, crap...I still have no memory of how I got to this world! It's been like two years and I still can't recall how I got here! What kind of fuck up sorcery is this?! Like what the fuck Kyle!?

I flinched as something snapped in front of me. I blinked and shook my head. Looking at Alicia over my glasses I notice that she was frowning at me. I gave her an awkward smile and shrugged. She just rolled her eyes and sigh, fingers coming up to rub her right temple. I felt bad you know. She was just trying to be a good friend to me but I'm acting like a brat. With an uncomfortable frown on my face I looked over to see that King was still in line, just two people away from the counter. Alicia sigh deeply and tiredly next to me. You'll think that after two years I would let her in and talk about what's going inside my head. I thought when I went to therapy, I would have been able to let people in or at least speak my mind.

I guess that wasn't meant to be. I took a deep breath and sighed heavily. I looked at her feeling horrible and uncomfortable. She looked back with sad and tired eyes. I mumble a sorry trying to appear smaller than I already am. She then places her elbow on the table, the tips of her fingers pressing together and her forehead press against them.

"Echo...I swear what is going on? You and King...you guys have been fighting a lot more since the whole catching him with his pants down and hand on his dick."

I felt my face heat ugh as I flinched away. "Alicia!"

"No Echo. It's true." She said holding one hand up. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "Look ever since the Mating Season last year...you and King have been on the edge when around each other. I'm not going to pretend I understand because I don't. I'm not a fairy nor am I whatever you are."

"I'm...I'm human." I whispered hugging myself, looking down at my ripping black shoes.

"Echo..."

I refuse to look at her.

I'm human.

The-the things on my arms and face are not scales...they're rashes.

….

Right?

I felt a hand being placed on my head. "Echo...please...I'm not trying to hurt you or anything. I just want my friends back you know? It's like...with all of this awkward tension I feel like we're falling apart."

I looked up at her from under my eyelashes. She was looking back King, who was now second in line.

"You guys are so awkward with each other, that it's not even funny anymore. Sure, you guys cuddle put then you tense up and try to curl away from his touches. Hell, the letters you get from that chick Sophia makes him a bit short tempered."

Which was true.

What's up with that?

"And I still don't understand why he would get angry about them but whatever! The thing is..." She shrugged. Her shoulders were drooping down as she turned her head to look at me. "I don't know...everything feels awkward."

"Sorry." I whispered.

"Don't be...just talk to me more." She whispered back. "Please."

"Kay..."

"Hey, is everything okay?"

We both jumped up in surprise as King sat down at the table. In his hand were our drink and on his face was a look of worry. I felt my face burn and itched. I reached up with a hand and scratched the side of my eye roughly. Alicia and I shared a look. I guess we both didn't want to tell King what we were talking about.

"Guys?"

"Fairies!" Alicia spitted out, wide eyed. "We were talking about Faires and Faeries. Like what's the differences between the two. Also, what up with the Mating Season?"

"W-what?" He stuttered turning pink. He looked at us with wide amber-brown eyes. "Why would you-since when did-what?"

"Look! I'm just saying is that the legends for fairies being born is that they came from a baby's first laughter."

"T-this is true."

"So why do you have a fucking Mating Season?"

We both stared down the only male in our group who was slowly turning redder and redder. He used one hand to hind his face and the other to hold his own drink closer to himself. I looked over at Alicia to see that she no longer looked sad but had a manic glee in her green eyes. Well then...looks like someone is about to have a little fun. I huffed as I grabbed my own drink with two hands and held it closer to me. I was curious too but...the thought of someone being mated with King had my stomach turning. I mean...he's in love with Diana right. So, canon couples should stay untouched. Right?

"Well? So why do you have a Mating Season?"

King sputtered and stumble about as he tried to answer her question. I slowly reached out and laid my hand on his. He looked at me wide eyed before closing his eyes and clearing his throat. Alicia wiggled a little from my side causing me to look at her from the corner of my eye. 180 much?

"Okay, okay...so Mating Season!" He clapped his hands together making me pout a little. "It is true that a fairy can be created by the means of a baby's first laugh. (Hmm...okay.) The thing is that...it doesn't just create fairies. It also creates other fairy like creatures. Such as faeries, brownies and pixies. Heck even mermaids but they aren't real."

"What?" Alicia asked dumbfounded.

"What do you mean mermaids aren't real?" I asked in shock.

"Five years after the Holy War they went extinct. Let just say humans weren't as open as they are now." Amber-brown eyes shined with unshed tears before being blinked away. Alicia winced and looked away. Then it clicked in my head, she's from a Demon Hunter Clan that (from what I know) hunted more than just Demons. Well, crap. "Anyways...each branch of the Faires Clans gets at least five new members a year. And we have a ton of branches."

"Wow..." Alicia and I muttered causing our boy to giggle.

"Yeah so with secondary gender activating and losing almost all of our people, Mating Season just kinda happen." He said with a shrug.

"What a minute!" Alicia looked as confused as I felt. "Secondary gender? What the fuck is that?"

King sat up straight, chin held high and shoulders back. Looking all the more like the king he truly is. "It means you're looking at an Alpha."

"A crybaby like you?"

"What was that you brat?"

"H-hey now! Alicia be nice. King ignore her. Can we just get a long?" Thankfully both of them back down at the slight hitch in my voice. Sighing in relief I watch as both lean back into their chairs with a huff and crossed arms. "So, five members a year huh? I guess you have like four other 'twins' right?"

The wingless fairy shook his head. "No there are five. I happen to be the six one in my year."

"What wait? But you said-" Alicia started to say.

"I wasn't born from a baby's laughter but from the energy of our Sacred Tree." The orange-brown haired male cut her off as he rubbed his face. "So yeah..."

"But you said..."

"Ah well..." He placed his elbow on the table and chin on his hand. "It depends on how much energy our Tree has. So far it has given us five fairies that are considered to be the Royal family. I'm the fourth one to be born."

"Oh..." I muttered biting the sleeve of my shirt.

"Royal family? How many are there of you?" The blond of our group tilted her head to the side.

King's lovely eyes dimmed as he stared at nothing. "There was six of us."

Was?

"I rather not talk about this anymore."

I reached out towards him. "King..."

"Order up!"

All three of us jump in shock and fear. As one we looked at the waiter who had a large tray of our food. I let out a puff of laughter threw my lips which cause a chain reaction of my friends bursting into laughter. We laughed even harder as the waiter looked so confused. I looked over at King to see the shine back in his eyes. Which made me grin all the more.

Okay so there was a lull after the whole fairy talk this morning and it still haven't been picked up again. Which was okay after seeing the sadness in our Fairy King's eyes. Now here we are walking around the village taking in the sights. We had about a week or so but apparently when invited to a party of the faeries you have to bring a gift. Or else. That really had me on edge scratching away at my arms or face. The Fairy community was not known for nice pranks as Puck had shown last night. We do not want to disrespect them, especially the new queen.

"How long are we going to stay out here?" I asked with a sigh.

"It's not that bad Echo." King smiled back at me before going back to window shopping.

"Not bad my ass." I hissed under my breath scratching behind my ear.

Alicia snickered into her palm.

I rolled my eyes at her and look around. Being here was not fun but I did promise to myself that I would try even harder to be a better friend. So, I tried to find something little Miss Queen would like. Ugh great...I stretched my arms up into the arm and grunted. I don't think this was getting us anywhere. King wanted to look for gifts while Alicia wanted to do clothes shopping. I, on the other hand, just wanted to grab and go.

"Come on if we get the clothes now than we have time to search for the best gift there is." The blond whined.

"Why buy when I can make?" The male asked annoyed.

"Three outfits in one week? Doubt it." Came the reply.

I growled as they bickered. I grabbed the back of their sweaters and tugged at them sharply. My lips twitched at them chocking. Then they turn to me with wide eyes.

"Let's spilt up already. King can go get a gift and you can go get the clothing." I said glaring down at them.

"What about you?" King asked.

"I'll get my own fucking shit okay." I scowled when Alicia tried to talk. "Please you guys. I'm starting to get a headache with all this bickering. Let get our stuff and just meet back at the room, kay?"

"Fine."

"Sure Echo."

"Thank you. See ya later!" I gave them a wave and started to walk off.

I heard a mumble 'later' from King and a shriek of 'Have fun' from Alicia. I wonder...was I being a brat right now? It felt like it. I knocked my finger knuckle against my tooth when the need to bite something hit me full force. 'Ugh I hate my body.' I thought with a frown. Shaking my head, I went back from where we started. There was a store that caught my attention awhile back. Maybe I can get something there.

Once I reached the store, there was something that really did catch my eye. I tilted my head as I looked at my reflection in the window. I guess I could get it. It was beautiful after all...but would it even look good on me? I bite my lip in thought. Oh well...I need something to wear. Might get this after all, I probably going to wear this only once. Running my fingers through my slightly growing hair, I let out a huff and walk towards the door. Alicia and King want to have fun. Might as well join them I guess...

"Welcome Mistress!"

Ugh...

I sat on the toilet sit cover, elbows on my knees and chin on my palms. It was the night of the party and I really, really didn't have a good feeling about this. Outside the locked bathroom door were the fully dress version of my teammates. Probably waiting for me to get out.

Ugh...

I took a deep breath and clutched the red cloth at my knees. I felt the nausea rising up from my stomach, the feeling of my brain rotting, my skin feeling like wet jeans and my teeth acing to rip something apart. Felt the need to tear out my not done hair. I took another breath and shaky stood up from my makeshift chair. I slowly walk to the door, unlocked it and peeked out. I wonder what my friends looked like.

Alicia was pacing about in front of the door. Her coral pink colored fingers were gently pressed against her lightly red lips. Her long blond hair was pulled up into an easy twisty bun, with her bangs falling to the sides of her face in soft curls. Dancing around her hair were golden leaves and pale pink ribbons. Her ears held small fake pearls and her neck adored a small locket. A locket that once was her sisters. There was no jewelry on either her wrist. Her feet were smug inside a pair of ballerina shoes. What really stood out was the dress she was wearing. It was a fuchsia pink Medieval Elven Arthurian dress. The beautiful dress fell three fingers away from her dark shoulders and its sleeves stopped at her elbows. Leaving the left-over cloth to fall down to her lower legs. Around her waist was a light blue ribbon like belt that added an extra layer of cloth to the back of her dress. The dress itself burly brushed against the floor.

"Wow." I muttered with a smile.

She looked so much like a princess from the fairytales that I had read. Only this princess would kill the knight trying to rescue her and tame a ferocious dragon all by herself. That thought had me giggling quietly to myself. With a shake of my head I looked around for the only male member of our little group. When I did find him, I could help but squeak in shock. My eyes widen as they trailed up from his feet to his head.

"Oh..."

I was breathless.

Leaning against the wall with his arms cross, stood King with a smirk and amber eyes. His orange-brown hair was styled into a pompadour with long bangs. The top right falling down slightly like wavy curls to join the bangs that curled at the corner of his left eyebrow. His ears pointing out just a bit away from his head. On his hands were white gloves that remind me of a rich gentleman. On his feet were brown leather dress up shoes that were crossed at his ankles. On his whole body though...My face started to burn like it never burned before. So, like has anyone ever read the new chapters of Seven Deadly Sins or seen spoilers on the internet? You know the part where he has full grown wings and a new outfit? So yeah...that...that's he's wearing. A dark blue suit that was opened to see a white button up shirt and a purple ruffled neck tie. Crap, I don't think that I ever seen King wear something that hugged his body before.

As quietly as I could, I closed the door with my back against it and slide down to my ass. Pressing my thighs together and rubbing them as I held my fists to my chest. Okay so I'm surround by hot people. Am I jealous? A little. Do I hate it? No. Did I want to look awesome like them? Maybe. (Did I want to drag Harlequin to bed and fuck him hard enough that we become braindead out of pleasure and couldn't get out of bed the next morning? Ye-NO! Shut the fuck up Brain!) I slammed my head against the door and stood up. Fuck it. I'm just going to finish up and get out.

Now where is that brush and make-up kit?

I tugged at the sleeve of my thin, black, lacey jacket as I stared up at the trees of the forest that led to the Queen's Coronation. I do not like the way that those trees look. Gloomy and shit. It looks like a horror film waiting to happen. I turn around with a start when I hear a smacking sound behind me. Alicia hand her hand up with an annoyed look on her face, while King was rubbing his head with a wince. When they caught sight of me staring, they just smiled awkwardly. I shrugged and looked back at the forest.

"So here we are..." I said with a grimace.

"Yup." King took a step to stand by me and grab me by the waist, pulling me closer. I tensed up at how close we were. "Well better get a move on. Right?"

"Oh! This is going to be exciting!" Alicia cheered getting between King and I.

I watched as King glare at the teen and pushed her back with his shoulder. All she did though was sent him a teasing grin. I let out a sigh and started to walk off. I was not going to deal with this. They've been acting so weird since I came out of the bathroom. King especially. I looked down at my red dress. Was something wrong with it? It was a heart shaped chest halter top dress that hugged my curve before falling into loose silk at my waist. Sure, a little bit of my chest was showing but not a lot to be scandalized by it. Was it the lack of legging? Or was it the black ankle boots on my feet? Ugh whatever! It's not like I'm ever going to wear this again.

"Hey Echo! Wait up!" King yelped from behind me. Next thing I know is that I getting pulled back into his chest, again. "Okay hold on. We need to talk. All of us."

"What do you mean?" Alicia asked stepping up to his right side.

"Okay so, we're going into a party of the Faeries. The thing is that you can't eat anything they give you." He said with much seriousness that we have ever seen. He looked down at me then back up to Alicia. "Or anything to drink. Their food will-well...let's just say that it's not great for humans. So please stay away from the buffet table. Okay?"

Alicia and I share a look then nodded.

"Great." King gave me a squeeze before releasing me. "Time to meet the Queen."

Oh, fucking joy.

"Now announcing the arrive of King Harlequin of the Fairies as well as his two companions; Miss Echo Stalker and Miss. Alicia Mamuro."

"Harlequin, my love!"

I was almost knocked over by a yellow, black and blue blur. I felt my lips curl back into a snarl. What the fucking hell? My right eye twitch as I took sight of a tall woman with almost waist long blond hair clinging to King. Her black and blue wings fluttered as she nuzzled into his neck. I could hear a rattling sound in my ear. Who the fuck does this chick think she is?

"Calm down Echo." Alicia whispered into my ear.

"Tck."

"Hey...Titania." King grimace as he gently pulled her arms away from his neck. He smiled tightly at us causing me to look away with a huff. "It good to see you again. I guess..."

Yeah right.

I looked around the area trying to ignore the clingy woman. Alicia squirmed awkwardly at my side. I looked back at the woman and scowled darkly as she had her blue gloved hands rubbing up and down Harlequin's chest. Okay that's it! I stomped up to Harlequin's side and pulled him roughly to my own chest, glaring her down. She blinked in surprise before matching my glare with her own. Harlequin looked down at me in shock before smiling at me and pinched my cheek. I turned my glare at him.

"Titania, I like for you to meet Echo." He grinned at her as he pulled me forward.

"Charmed." She gave me a look over, looking like she was less then impress.

Right back at you sister. I bared my teeth at her in a smile completely pressing myself against my fairy's body. I think her eyes widen a bit with anger. Should I be challenging the Fae Queen? No.

But I'm gonna do it anyways.

"Anyways we brought gifts to celebrate your day." He continues, ignorant to the tension between me and the damn Fae. He reached into his inner pocket and pulled out a silver hair clip with tiny jewels on it. "Here you go. You always did like putting things in your hair."

"Oh Harlequin, darling! I simply love it!" The Fae gushed brushing her fingers against his palm as she grabbed her gift. She batted her eyes at him. "I knew you'll get me something I love. You always do after all."

I don't like what she's implying!

Alicia stepped in before I could do something stupid. "If we're giving out gifts now, how about mine?"

What she pulled out was a colorful scarf that shimmered under the lights of the party. It was like a rainbow! Wow. I ran a finger down the colorful cloth with a small smile. This was way better than the stupid hair pin Harlequin got. Alicia must have read my mind because she looked back at Harlequin then me and snickered. I felt myself start to giggle as well. King scrunches his nose at us and smiled with a chuckle.

"How...nice." The new Queen Titania stated as she walked over to us girls. She gently picked up the cloth and held it to the light. She had a small smile on her pale face as she nodded at my friend. "This is wonderful."

Then everyone turned to look at me. Little Miss Queen gave me a glance over and raise a brow. Alicia squirmed again, tugging at the flowy part of my dress like a child. King bit his lower lip and took a step towards me. I held out my hand to stop him and took a couple steps back myself. I notice a few faeries backing away from me, creating a large circle with me in the middle. Then I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

Let's get this party started.

"Fireball!" I called out, heat forming in the palms of my hands that were stretched out besides me. Then I snapped open my eyes and spun around. "Dragon dance!"

The flames followed my movement as if a real dragon was breathing out true fire. Under my breath I called out for my whirlwind hurricane. Using as much as my willpower to keep the flames close to my body. Having the flames whirl around my arms down to my back. That's was when I summon my white barriers, from my waist and upwards. My audience cried out when the fire flared out like wings and I burn under Alicia's praise. Jumping out of my spinning backward, I ran forward and then slide in front of a wide eye King and the new Queen Titania. I twist up to my feet as quickly as I could without breaking eye contact with the only male in the group. Closing my eyes, I backflipped into the middle of the circle and did the splits. Tossing my head back I let the fire race above me and explode into a fiery Chinese Dragon.

"For the new Queen, a blessing of good and luck for you and your people." My voice rang out as I slowly stood up. Trying not to fall from using too much power. "Only the best for her Ladyship."

"Oh..." The said queen's right eye twitched. "What a marvelous show."

"Echo!" I was tackled by King and shaken by him. "What were you thinking?! That was way too much magic! Are you okay?"

"If you keep shaking her, she won't be." Alicia snickered jogging up to us. She then patted my head like a dog. "Good girl. Loved the slide and twist."

"Thanks." I whispered panting.

I looked around to see that everyone was cheering and praising the dance. Looking over to Titania, I saw she was staring at King with longing before glaring me and walking away.

Bitch.

Okay, okay. So, that was kinda bitchy of me to show off like that but hey. That was the only think I could think of a present for a Fae. Well one that could be like by a Fairy. My taste was a bit more meh. Ya know? I'm more likely to get a great gift for a demon then a Fae. Maybe when my adventure is finish, I could brush up on my knowledge of the supernatural. That is if I don't die here.

I let out a whine and rubbed under my eyes. Ugh! We be here for hours! Alicia was out there somewhere on the dance floor chatting it up. I bet she was having fun. King was sitting across from me, drinking his seventh cup of wine. He was starting to looked about a bit tipsy. And here I was taking a breather from dancing with Puck. After my little performance Puck came zipping to where I was and stole me for a dance or two. More like five dances but that's alright. (I wanted King to ask me but oh well. There's always the last dance, right?)

"Might want to slow down there big guy." I said placing a hand on his.

He just smiled sheepishly at me. "Sorry, -hic- it's just been so long since I had this wine. It's my favorite ya know."

"Right..."

"Harlequin, darling!"

Oh great...

We both looked over to see Queenie running up to us hold a tray of what seems to be...golden apples? Okay...then. Once she got close to us, she placed the tray down she turned to King and clapped her hands. I flinched a little and glared at her. King leaned back, blinking in confusion before looking at her wide eyed.

"Y-yes Titania?" He asked with a small hiccup.

She took a sit next to him and lean closer to him. "Oh Harlequin, I've been thinking about this for so long. I truly miss you my love. Have you not missed me as well?"

"Uh..."

"Why did we break up my darling?" She asked grabbing his hand with both of hers. I could feel my nails digging into the wood of the table we sat at. "Let's get back together. We could rule this kingdom together! As King and Queen, just like we promise so long ago."

"Wait! You guys were together?" I hissed in shock, eyes jumping from him to her. King wince as he pulled away from her. "When did this happen?"

"Excuse me, can't you see this is a privet conversation?" Titania snapped at me.

In a burst of confidence, I sneered at her. "Well ya probably shouldn't be having it in front of people."

She sneered back. "You must really teach this galla some manners, my love."

Oh ho! You think King hasn't taught me anything in his native language? Then watch this. "Come mi mierda puta."

"Echo!" King gasp trying not to laugh.

All I did was smirk.

"What did she say?" Titania demanded looking between us.

"Nothing! Nothing!"

"Oh, Whatever! Harlequin please answer my question!"

King coughed before clearing his throat and looked up at the tall woman. "Titania...you know why we broke up. You really think after a few years later will change everything?"

"But darling!"

"You stole human children from their bed Titania! From their mothers' bosoms! Surly you did not think I would be excepting of this?" King glowered at her in his take no shit stance. (The same one he gave me back at the farm) He then walked over to me, gripped my arm gently and started to drag me away. "It's over Titania. I love someone else. Someone who isn't a total galla. Good night! Come on Echo you owe me a dance."

"Eh?!" I cried out trying to keep up with him.

Once we were on the dance floor, he dragged me into a waltzing position and sighed. I squirmed a little but squeeze his shoulder in support. King grunt before starting to move. Which wasn't all that great. Our dancing I mean. He was stumbling about due to his tipsy nature and me from my lack of correct footing. But who cares? It was funny and we were having fun. I looked at him with a grin.

"What?" He asked raising a brow.

"You were very brave." I commented with a shrug. I pulled my hands away so I could wrap my arms around his waist. "Telling her off like that. 'I love someone else. Someone who isn't a total galla.' Very nice."

"You're such a brat." The orange-brown haired male stated with a chuckle.

"Takes one to know one."

"It that so?"

"Very. 'Harlequin, my darling.'"

"Oh, I see how it is."

"What are you do-Ahhh!" King gripped me tightly just to dip me. As he tugged me back to his chest, I burst out into loud laughter and clung to his suit. "Goddamnit Quin!"

"Quin?" Another raise eyebrow.

"S-shut it." A blush on my cheeks.

He shook his head with a smile. "Nah...I like it...Yen."

Oh no, my heart.

"Pretty little girl! I found you once again!"

I jumped in surprise and stumbled into Quin (Is it okay to call him that now?) which cause him to stumble back as well. Together we turn to see that Puck was behind us holding the very same tray that Titania had earlier. Quin grumbled at the sight of him as we pulled apart. Puck on the other hand just wiggled and grinned stupidly at us. His black hair comb down since we last saw him and he was wearing a red and yellow tunic over blue tights. On his feet were boots that matched his outfit.

"Hey...Puck." Quin...King greeted sounding annoyed as I waved.

"Look friends! I have brought gifts from the Queen herself." The Fae stated thrusting the tray to my face. "Golden apple for the pretty little girl and her king."

I squeaked in surprise, face burning once again. My king? Since when was King my king? We're just friends! What the heck? King, himself bared fangs at the shorter male and pushed the tray from my face. Puck just pouted and held it back to my face.

"Puck." King threatened.

"The Queen insist little Harlequin. You don't wish to insult her now do you?" Puck's eyes flashing menacing as he took a step closer to us. "That simply won't do at all."

King and I shared a look of uncertainty. Back in the beginning of our adventure before setting off, we talked about my knowledge of the supernatural. How not to insult a Fae was one of them. So here we are being stared down by a Fae that could curse us for being 'disrespectful' towards the Queen for not taking her 'gift'. King closed his eyes with a sigh and nodded. I bit my lip and look down at the tray. On it were about twelve apple slices. I'm guess...six for the each of us?

Great...

Food of the faeries and fairies. Eat any and you'll never be able to leave their land. You become a slave, a treasure or a toy. If you do then you could never eat human food ever again. You'll only wither up and die. That is if the one giving it to you decides to release you from your imprisonment or eating their food outside their land. King had it easy. He could eat it with no worry. I on the other hand...this will kill me if I ever escape without a piece bread or whatever they have to help me.

"Well? Are you going to eat?" Puck asked with a grin.

King snarled at the other before grabbing one and taking a bit out of one. As he chewed, he mumbles against the other piece in his hand before shoving it in my mouth. I coughed against his palm before chewing the rest and swallowing. I blink the stinging tears out of my eyes and looked up at King. His amber-brown eyes stared back before grabbing another and another.

I wonder if this is how our story ends...

Have you ever felt the music dance across your skin?

Have you ever felt the burning touch of your partner on your hips?

Felt them grip so tightly...

Warm breath on you neck as you become one...

Have you ever laughed so much you couldn't breathe?

The humming in your ear?

The shrieking laughter of being dipped and spun around?

Light flashing everywhere...

Beautiful color cloth being thrown into the air...

The warmth...

Have you ever clung to someone just to taste?

The taste of berry wine on lips and tongue?

Being dragged away with a giggle...

Gasping for air...

Have you ever squirmed under heat?

Clawing for the heat to satisfied?

The purr...

Moaning...

The pressure in your stomach...

"Mine, Mine, mine..."

The grunting?

The pain?

"Mate!"

"Quin my neck! It hurts!"

It hurts! It hurts to much! Why? Why does it hurt?!

The clawing of someone's back.

My nails hurt...my neck hurts...

My body want more...

I'm scared...

Somethings clings to my neck as fingers brush against me.

How can you want more when you're scared?

I can't breathe!

It's too hot!

I can't breathe!

The pressure is too much...

Harlequin!

"Harlequin! You have to stop and get out of here!"

"E-Echo? W-what? Shit! Shit! I bit you, fuck!"

"Harlequin!"

"Oberon?! Echo-I...bitEcho! She-"

"Titania is looking for you. She drugged both you and your mate. She wants you."

Harlequin...

"She's not my-"

"A'uisge! No time, get your friend and get out. Here take this honey cake and go."

"O-okay! Come one Echo."

Harlequin, my lungs hurt.

"Fuck your having an asthma attack." I felt myself be picked up held tightly in strong arms. "It's okay Yen. I got you. Breathe with me. One, two, one, two, one, two...you got it."

"H-Harlequin?" Came from my numb lips as I gasp for air. "Hurts..."

"I know baby, I know."

"Y-you never called that b-before...B-baby."

"D-don't get use to it. Alicia there you are, let's go."

"Holy shit. What happen to your neck Echo? Got frisky or something cause-"

"Alicia! We have to go. Now!"

"Um yeah okay!"

I shook my head. I feel dizzy and weak. My lower half throb with heat but I could still walk. I think... I tugged at Harlequin-Quin-King's shirt, begging to be let down. He shook his head. I tugged again. He bit his red, puffy lower lip. Oh...why are his lips red? What's with the bruises on his neck? I'm on my feet and the world spins. It's so hot in here.

"Harlequin!"

"A'uisge! It Titania." King-Quin-Harlequin grunt, a buzzing echoing in the air.

"Don't you dare leave my Harlequin! You're supposed to mate with me! Why have you bitten her? I'll kill her!"

"Hey fuck off!"

"You drugged us!"

Tilted my head to see the queen storming closer. I reach down to my thigh under my red dress and pulled out an iron dagger. The same dagger King had given me two years ago. I shook my head again to clear it. My neck still hurts and it was bleeding. My underwear was wet and the pressure was still there. Titania comes closer.

Sling

"Ah!"

"Holy crap you cut her!"

"So that's why you had that there."

"Oslo! Take us out of here!" I called out in panic, not being able to whistle or stand straight.

We hear a howl before everything went black.

Pitter-patter

Pitter-patter

Pitter-patter

I leaned against the wall of the bathroom listening to the sound of the shower. Hot water steaming up the room. My eyes closed as my head rest back. Tears sliding down my face one by one. The bleeding from my neck has stop, leaving behind a bite mark. I reached up and gently, lightly brush my fingers against it. King bit me...why? Tears ran down faster.

Since we came back to the hotel King has not once looked me in the eye. He let Alicia clean up my wound even though a buzz filled the air when she touched it with a wet cloth. What does that mean? What does this mean?

My body aches...

With a deep breath I undressed myself. Letting my red dress fall to the floor, leaving me in my underwear. There were hand prints on my hip...they didn't look as if someone was hurting me. They were to light for that. An image of King kneeling over me with glazed, glowing eyes and smile. There were marks on my shoulders and blow my collarbone. The feel of wet heat nibbling. I shook my head and shoved my underwear down. Frantic grinding and the high pitch whines of a female. I kicked it away with a hiss. I don't want to see. I don't want to see any of it.

I took one last look in the foggy mirror before jumping into the shower. I didn't want to see the bite mark on the right where the neck met the shoulder. I let the water burn down my body, releasing the tightness and smoothing the aches. I rubbed the water against my face and neck, wincing. Rubbed against my chest and downwards. Gasping as I touch the handprints and whining as I quench the pressure between my thighs. One hand bracing against the wall.

'Echo...'

'Mine, mine, mine...'

"Harlequin..."

I shuddered as the pressure finally left me. My left side join my hand, gasping to breathe and to calm down. Once my body stop shaking, I stood up straight and start to bathe. Pulling at my hair as I place shampoo. Then tugging it again with conditioner. Scrubbing hard at my body, baking it pink from the heat of the water and scrubbing. Once I was done, I stayed under the water for a bit more. Finally, I turned off the shower head and reached for my towel. I used it to wipe the water off of my face before tightening it around by body. Squeezing the extra water from my hair, I got out of the tub and sat on the edge.

I didn't have to worry about taking my time. Alicia and King were asleep on the other side of the door. And I doubt that Oslo need the bathroom, seeing how he's a dog and all. Taking another deep breath, I quickly got dress, gathered my dirty clothing and walked out. On both beds lay my teammates fast asleep with Oslo sleeping at King's feet. I threw my clothes in the corner with the rest of my things and walked to the bed were King rest. That is before I froze.

'Mine, mine, mine...'

Could I see here? Next to him? With these members trying to claw at my head?

A shiver went down my spine. I turn to Alicia's bed and stopped again. I...I didn't want to sleep with Alicia. I wanted to sleep with King...but I can't. Not now. Not with this mystery digging into my brain. Sighing, I trudge my way to the window. Where there was a sofa under it. Plopping down with a huff I looked out the window tiredly. I curled up against the sofa pillows and help my knees. Today was too much. Way too much. I never wanted to experience this ever again.

Especially when I have too much question to ask.

Why did King bite me?

Why does he refuse to look at me?

What happen after we ate the apples?

Why did I have a cake shoved down my throat?

So many fucking questions and no shitting answers.

Rumble

Rumble

Shkkkk

Rumble

I looked out the window wide eyed. A storm? I flinched at the sound of thunder. Then an odd flash of lighting captured my attention. I watched as it zig-zagged across the sky before hitting just outside the village. How strange...Then it hit me. Lighting flashes not zig-zags. That means that that lighting wasn't normal lighting.

Great...

"New arrival..." I muttered gripping my knees until my knuckles went white.

More drama.

Okay that's it! That's the end of this chapter. Took me foreeeever! Gah! 22 pg people! Anyways I hoped you like it! Oh and a small request from me. Would anyone like to write me a one-shot please? Of Echo and the gang? It would give me a boost to write more! (Okay that was shameless of me but still please?)

Anyways! I'm still taking song request for the story. Don't worry, even if they aren't the chapter's name they will still be part of the story. I'm now taking nicknames for the rest of the gang just to embarrass them. (I notice I don't have anything for them. Gah!) Well that's it for now I think. If you guys did enjoyed this, please don't hesitant to comment. Even to say that you like it, it was okay or to give me some pointers. You can even leave ideas you might wanna see. Please don't be afraid to write back. Once again! No flames! Please!