Honest with yourself
After an emotional encounter with the Black Bulls, the Golden Dawn could finally set her sights back to base. Despite things not going as the way she originally planned, the flower mage received more than what she bargained for "OH MY GOD! I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST DID THAT, I-I kissed Asta. His lips were so soft, so tender... and sweet. That was amazing, and I can't wait until the next time I see him... and this time for sure I will..."
Meanwhile back at the Black Bulls hideout "DAM IT! I CAN'T BELIEVE I LET HER GET AWAY" throwing her wand away in frustration. "This is ridiculous; how could this even happen. How could I even have felt like this" she asked herself, "DAM IT!" slamming her fist.
The water mage a held a very gloomy look before turning around and lying next to her fellow Black Bull. She looked towards the heavens for a couple of minutes, eventually turning her head around facing Asta. "Hmm... he does look peaceful when he's like this" gazing upon his sleeping state " Hmh, I wouldn't mind waking up to this all the time... Ahhhh what am I saying" sitting up straight realizing what she'd just said "Me and this idiot, I don't care what Mimosas magic said... NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS," she said, crossing her arms.
Suddenly the sleeping swordsmen released a small mellow of snores. Attaining the Noble's attention, she slowly pulled herself forward and began closing in on Asta "Yeah... he's defiantly asleep Alright, I wonder when he's going to wake up... huh" noticing a small patch of soil on his cheek. Noelle carefully formed a small water ball and splashed tiny drops on to the stain, due to her lack of magic control the ball eventually lost its shape and exploded in her face "Great" Despite being all wet and soggy, she finally washed the slight stain "There we go... he looks even a bit presentable" gently stroking his cheek.
The Noble Silva began to contemplate the recent event further; she tried hard, but couldn't kick out that disgusting image of Mimosa laying her lips against Asta. She felt annoyed and embarrassed on the way she reacted, but couldn't feel rather... curious "Stupid Mimosa, who does she think she is going down on Asta when he's knocked out, that wasn't even the proper way to kiss."
"Come to think of it, and I've never actually kissed anyone before... Ahhh what am I talking about, like I ever want my first kiss to be with someone like him?" quickly turning away. "But I-I am curious to know what it feels like... Oh, what the heck" turning back holding his cheeks "This will only take a second, I'm just curious as all. Just quick peck on the lips will do nicely; it's not like it means anything... Lousy commoner, you should be grateful you get to kiss is with someone like me" Ascending down to his lips
Moments later, Asta released a disgusting burb right into the face of the water mage "AHH YOU IDIOT" Angry with the Black Bulls sudden outburst, Noelle slammed her fist right on top of his ball sack, leading Asta to break out of his slumber and weep in extraordinary pain.
"AHHH, WHAT HELL, YOU CAN'T JUST PUNCH ME IN MY CRAUCH LIKE THAT" screaming in agony.
"Well, you deserve it... You burped in my face after all," she replied.
"Burped in your face?!
"That's right, you idiot, and you burped in my face when I was trying to…. Um trying to carry you back to headquarters."
"Alright ok... Sorry, I guess" Scratching the back of his head. "The last thing I remember was Mimosa giving me some tablet thing, and I just Blacked out... Hey, where is Mimosa anyway," looking around his surroundings "Did she go home," he asked.
"Oh ah, yeah she went back home," looking down angrily.
"Hmm, something wrong, Noelle" recognizing his collogues discomfort.
"I'm fine. Nothing's wrong with me alright, stop worrying" Noelle growled "Can we go back to base... AND PUT SOME CLOTHES ON! Do you always have to be shirtless all the time?" she shouted
"Ok, ok... I'm going," pulling his hands out, "Just relax ok Noelle."
"ASTA...!" again growling
The two knights brushed themselves off, and calmly walked back to base. Asta was skipping towards the hideout like nothing had happened whereas Noelle was struggling to flush everything out of her system. Still wondering and lost how she feels about her fellow Black Bull, she needed to get some things off her chest, "Asta ca-can I ask you something."
"Sure" he replied
"Well... it-its no big deal um... how to do... How do you feel about Mimosa? I mean ah, do you um, do you like her?" she asked.
"Do I like Mimosa?" tilting his head sideways.
Suddenly a raging thunderbolt came charging at pair, Asta sensing the attack with his ki, swiftly turned around and deflected the bullet with his swords "AHHH WHAT THE HECK, WHO THREW THAT" screamed the agitated Black Bull.
The dust had cleared and out came a small boy with blond hear. It was none other than Luck stating his presence "Oh, sorry AstaI and Magna were fighting, and I didn't see you there, sorry."
"WELL YOU GOT TO BE MORE CAREFUL, YOU NEARLY KILLED ME!"
"Yeah Luck, honestly you got to be a lot more careful," said Noelle.
Out of nowhere a heated fireball started to charge at the three, alerted at the situation the water mage countered the attack with a cold-water ball. The immediate impact exploded, realizing a heavy mist of steam.
"WHAT NOW "screamed the infuriated Noble.
This time the steam had cleared and out came the only fire mage of the Black Bulls, Magna. He came with fireballs in his hands, feeling very guilty of his actions. "Oh a sorry guys, that was meant for Luck. Slimy Bastard keeps getting away."
Noelle, not the first time today was very vexed at the moment, she gripped the two mages by the collar and began scolding them with immense rage and dissatisfaction "YOU DUMB ARSES! IS THIS A PLAYGROUND TO YOU?! IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT OR WHATEVER, DO IT WHEN NO ONES AROUND YOU GOT THAT!" The mages began to nod their heads frantically, obeying the request of the noble.
"Honestly, Asta and I were discussing something important, so if you don't mind..."
"We were?" Asta questioned, sparking Noelle's cheeks to blush wildly.
Magna was paying close attention to the two mages, gazing in particular to the anti-magic user as something had just slipped in his mind. "Rasta, you still haven't told me!" he yelled.
"huh, tell you what" holding a perplexed look on his face.
Magna released himself from Noelle tight grip and grabbed Asta's wrists "How did your date go with that girl Rasta" he asked
Swordsmen's eyes began to shrink. His body started to shack, and sweat started to drip off his forehead. Being caught completely off guard, he knew he had to make this nice and simple. "Oh, ah... Yeah, it-it went well, really well. In fact, I'm meeting her tomorrow."
"Go on Rasta" tapping him on his shoulder. "So who's the lucky lady, she got a name"
"Oh, ah?! Yeah her name is ah... Lilly" he replied
"Lilly hah, that's a nice name."
"Well yeah, I gue... HEY, WHAT ARE DO!" Magna pushed his head underneath Asta and began to give him a piggyback. "You can tell us all about it back in base Rasta" galloping forward.
"Hey Asta and I were in the middle of a conversation," she shouted, "Wait what? Asta's date?! I completely forgot about that…. Wait does that mean.." holding a very discouraged look.
"Hey Asta, when you're finished celebrating about your date. Can you fight?" Luck asked
"Maybe later Luck, I'd rather have no scratches for tomorrow" shaking his head.
Magna charged through the front door and threw Asta on a nearby chair. Before the young Black Bull knew it, he was surrounded by some of his other squadmates; all were anxiously waiting to hear the development "So what else did you guys do" asked the fire mage.
"Ahh, well you see..."
"ASTA IS SHE THE ONE," said Finrol pushing Magna to the side.
"What do you mean by the one?" he replied.
"ASTA WHATS HER MAGIC, CAN SHE FIGHT" griping Asta by the chest
"Umm, she has no magic... No, ah she has water magic."
"The most important thing you guys should be talking about is, what did you guys have to eat of this occasion?" said Charmy surrounding the group with her Sheep chefs.
"Oh, ah... I just ordered potatoes and um she just ordered some fancy stuff. It was so fancy I didn't even know what it was called ha" laughing nervously.
Asta continued to get bombarded with many questions from his teammates, each one more difficult than the last. It was starting to get more challenging to keep up.
Meanwhile, Noelle was quietly sitting on the sidelines; she was tightlipped and completely dreading the whole of Asta's relationship saga. Having undeniably strong feelings for the anti-magic user, she couldn't bare stand and listen any longer "Hey guys" catching everyone's attention "I'm gonna go now if you need me I'll be in my room."
The water mage received gestures warm byes, from her squad mates. Asta, on the other hand, was a little surprised that his Royal friend would be leaving "Oh you're going already Noelle, ok see you later than" smiling graciously.
"Yeah, see you later," gazing very coldly.
"There she goes again with that look."
After the Noble's sudden departure, the group continued the hammer Asta more questions. Just right before Asta was running out of things to say the four were all tied up with a flat piece of thread "Alright you idiots, break it up. Give our young man some room" said Vanessa coming down the stairs "Is this any way to handle the situation" releasing her thread magic off the group "Now let's take this from the beginning."
Vanessa sat down with Asta and began to ask questions about his date, but this time, it was nicely and calmly. The young Black Bull felt a lot less distress and pressure, meaning he was able to answer all the questions much more confidently. Vanessa being upfront on the topic, asked only the essential questions and didn't waste any time on small issues.
Things were going well, the conversation lasted for several minutes, and Asta was able to answer each question without stutter; still baring in his head of what would happen if he told them the truth, he kept a cool head and didn't say anything that would further complicate the situation.
"Wow, I can't believe you did that. Only the first date and you're already meeting the girls family."
"Oh ah, only just the siblings" he replied
"Still, the fact you were even able to get on the Brother and Sisters good side... they must like you".
"ha, yeah I guess they do" laughing very tensely.
"Despite not being a magic knight, she sounds pretty powerful."
"Oh yeah, trust her water magic is Awesome."
"Honestly I'm proud you..." rubbing the top of his head "hey since your meeting her tomorrow, you both should drop by at the base. I'd love to meet her," she said.
"Oh ah, I don't see why not... she's a little shy, so I doubt shell" again things were going well... a little well, for Asta liking. Despite being delighted that he was able to pull through, he couldn't help but feel somewhat guilty for his actions. Having already betrayed the trust of his squad mates, and could even comprehend what would happen if the word were to get out. Still considering Nozel's offer on the table, stalling was the only thing he could think off.
"Nonsense will give her a nice warm welcome" wrapping her arm around Asta's shoulders
"Hey, Asta one more thing... Did you kiss her yet," she asked.
"Did I kiss her" imagining a sweet image Sister Lilly in his head "Oh ah, not yet, but soon... I-I mean il-il do it tomorrow," he replied, "It's no biggy."
"That's our Asta" Magna embracing his fellow Black Bull and tapping him on the head "He's pulled one on his first try Finrol and looking at you, you're still struggling hahaha."
"Well for your information, when it comes to girls, Asta received all the tips and tricks from me... isn't that right Asta."
"Yeah, sure Finrol" purposely giving his senior credit.
"Is that why you're still single?" said Magna rubbing salt in the wounds.
"HEY SHUT UP"
"When you bring her over, me the wonderful Charmy will whip up you up some fantastic treats... Just say the word"
"Oh, ah thanks Charmy" scratching the back of his head.
Luck as eager as he is, couldn't wait to meet Asta's new partner "When she comes, can I fight her?"
"No Luck, what is it with you and fighting all the time. Besides, I don't know if she will be down come anyway," he insisted.
A couple of seconds later, Mana in the room began to feel very thick, there was immense pressure in the air, and an intimidating presence was heading their way. "Captain Yami," said the group of knights.
"You idiots, Magna, Luck I told you to get your arses to that battle mission! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?" raising his voice
"Ahh, we-we were just on our way now Captain, sorry about that" Magna pleading forgiveness.
"Then get to it then" he demanded.
"Right away sir" hurrying with Luck to get out of the base as quickly as possible.
"idiots " blowing a puff of smoke "Finrol, status update."
"Oh, ah, yes, sir... I cleaned the toilets, the beasts in the cell got new chew toys, the hot tubs got fresh water ... Oh, oh and I made sure to bring new toilet paper this time" saluting his magic knight captain.
"hmm very good" nodding his head "At least someone's useful today... Vanessa" alerting her attention "I need you to get these potions from the Black Market" passing her a small list
"On my way, Sir," she said, existing premises.
"Oh and Charmy," gently lifting her by the head, "Make dinner for us, will ya."
"Of course, Captain Yami," releasing her sheep chefs "This will be my greatest masterpiece yet."
Asta was looking around very annoyed, seeing his squad mates receive jobs and missions, he couldn't help but feel Incredibly left out; he wanted to get his hands dirty. "Captain Yami sir um, is there something you need me to do" asking so eagerly.
"You can sit down today and take the day off. You work too hard" gripping him tightly by the head "You know what, you can take tomorrow off as well" widening Asta's eyes "The last thing I need is for you to get burnt out."
Asta's despair suddenly turned in to incredible amounts joy, him having the day off tomorrow meant hed be having a full day at the Golden Dawns prestigious party. He Could pay a quick visit, and no one would suspect a thing, and even if didn't bring a girl home, he could say they broke up; despite small suspicion on why they broke up, it was enough for Asta as he had everything mapped in his head.
"Oh yeah Asta, there something I was just curious about" gazing tensely at the Black Bull.
"oh ah, what is it Captain?" he replied
"Where exactly did you go yesterday," he asked
"Oh, oh yeah, I was um, I was with a girl yesterday. I was on a date you know" replying confidently to his Captain.
"Hmm..." blowing out a puff of smoke, while releasing tight grip "I Guess you can tell me later, where you went" walking away
"Oh, oh yeah sure, Captain..." Suddenly a polar chill struck the spine of the young Bull, and he felt incredibly anxious; rewinding those exact words in his head "Guess you can tell me later where you went... Crap did Yami just read my KI, does he know that I'm lying ?!" he asked himself.
Back in the Silva's room, Noelle tightly wrapped herself around her blanket. Face resting against the pillow as she couldn't even grasp what had just happened this morning. She was in complete disarray and couldn't even comprehend what would happen next "Guess there's no denying it now. That idiot, I honestly can't believe it... Me a Royal Silva having feelings for that commoner, how could I let this happen... and to top it all off he's got his heart already set on someone" whipping sudden burst of tears
"AHHH THIS IS RIDICULOUS" getting up throwing her wand against her mirror "I just need to get him out of my system and then maybe... just maybe I'll stop caring" staring with utmost resentment on the floor.
Tomorrow came by, and it was time for another night out for the young Bull. Wanting to impress for the occasion, Asta pulled out the same suit he used for when he went to the meet with Silver Eagles. He brushed his hair, and Vanessa even sprayed a scent of perfume on him. "Your girlfriends going to love this Asta..." said Vanessa
"You think so?" he replied
"Asta if you want, I can teleport you both, where you need to go. Just say the word"
"Naa its ok Finrol, she's going to be picking me up" he insisted
"No really, isn't it a guys job to do that? Just bring her over, and I can teleport you both where you need to be"
"Its fine Finrol, she's going to be flying us ok" holding an irritated look
After the sequence of last-minute prep, Asta was finally ready to set sail. He gave a quick look in the mirror before heading out and saying goodbyes to his fellow Black Bull members. Heading out of the front door, he made his way through the forest eventually gritting his foster brother Yuno. The two bumped fists, as they extremely delighted to be in on another's company "So guess you made it here after all... Asta"
"Yep" Smiling graciously
A couple of minutes after Asta exited the premise, Noelle and Luck just got back from a battle mission. Annoyed with Luck's lack of co-operation, Noelle stormed through the entrance, walking to her room.
"Oh come on Noelle, I just used to as bait. Without you, we would've never beat those guys."
"You idiot! I nearly died because of you" she screamed
"That's the spirit, you should always want to die for the mission" he replied
"JUST SHUT UP! IM LEAVING" proceeding travel away from the lighting magic user.
As the Royal was walking through the corridor, she noticed a small headband showcasing the Black Bulls logo. Bending down to take a closer look, it was none other than Asta's headband that she found on the floor "That idiot, always leaving his stuff on the floor."
The water mage continued to storm forward while holding the headband. Noelle reached Asta's room and started knocking loudly against his door "Asta, open the door you left your headband on the floor again... huh" not receiving a response "Asta did you hear me? I said open the door," she demanded. Once again, Noelle received no response from her fellow Black Bull, frustrated she decided to turn the doorknob herself and open the door.
Looking Inside she was startled, as the swordsmen was nowhere in sight. She looked around for a couple of seconds before finally realizing the potential whereabouts of her companion. "Oh yeah, he went on that stupid date of his" holding a depressed look about her.
Noelle collapsed on her Asta's bed. She was looking at the ceiling feeling very demoralized the depressed, the thoughts of him spending time with another girl was very disheartening and couldn't bear to endure this suffering any longer. The water mage could only hope that Asta reverts to being single and never sees that girl again.
*sigh* huh...? Noticing a small letter on Asta desk. Her eyes were engrossed when she found the Silva eagles samp. The Royal Silva began closing in and started to read the mysterious letter.
…...
"THAT BASTARD"