Normal POV
*6 years ago...Months after the Festival Fire*
Camelotus Empire Building, Tokyo, Japan
"Young Master, I'll be over there soon. I'm still at school finishing my report." Merylin Gourmand answered through the phone.
"Okay Merylin, I'll be in the lobby waiting." Replied the young master. He then turned off the call.
A butler went over and served the young Master."Sir Arthur, your tea is here."
"ahh..thank you good Sir." The butler bowed and walked away.
This man here is Arthur King Camelotus (ARTHUR PENDRAGON). Arthur was just waiting for his Nanny, Merylin Gourmand. To be honest, Arthur can see hidden potential in Merylin. She was just an avergae girl who got lost in the world of Gluttony. Not the kind of gluttony that satisfies one's hunger. Merylin's gluttony was power...in a good way though. She wanted be the best of the best. The only thing standing in her way was financial problems. Arthur fixed that for her.
Merylin's dream is to be the best Attorney there is. And to do that, she had to take a part time job as Arthur's Nanny. She didn't mind. The pay was good. Enough to cater for her accomodation, food, tuition and to her necessitites. But Arthur was a good guy, he offered Merylin a place to stay, free food and he will be the one to pay her High School tuition fee as long as she stays by Arthur's side. Arthur has made a strong connection of trust with Merylin. The two are inseperatable.
While waiting for Merylin, Arthur enjoyed himself by playing online games with his tablet. He didn't notice a woman sitting next to him. even when his eyes were glued to the tablet, he took glances at the lady. His eyes landed on her small baby bump. Immediately, Arthur blushed. How he wished that he and his girlfriend would have a child in the future. "It's okay. But I got to ask, why were you staring at my belly?"
"you know, staring is rude.." says the lady.
"ahh...gomene. I didn't mean to be rude." Arthur rubbed the back of his head. "I'm Arthur, and you are?" Arthur admired her beauty with brown hair and charming blue eyes.
"Merida." Merida was the first to shake hands with him.
"again, I apologize for staring Ma'am."
Arthur's heart tugged by a sad memory. But he had to answer. "I was day dreaming."
"hmm? About what?" Merida asked.
"I was day dreaming about how my girlfriend. I envisioned a future where we would get engaged, get married, have a baby...and maybe, start a family." Arthur spoke a he watched the ceilings. The carved pictures of angels finding their matches and exchanging hearts.
"for a teenager like you, you dream big kid." Merida complimented. Arthur saw how she blushed at his wildest dream.
"I do don't I Ma'am?" he too blushed.
"so where is the special lady right now?" Merida pretended to look for his lover. All Arthur could do was just frown.
"she died." Merida stopped her smilling session. Her expression changed.
"oh..I..I'm sorry for your loss..."
"it's okay Ma'am." Arthur didn't like it when people sympathized him for that but it was normal.
1 hour later...
Arthur and Merida became good friends. They talked about their likes and dislikes and any other topics to pass time. No formal introductions needed. The two didn't realize how long they've been talking because when Arthur looked at his watch, he noticed that it's already been an hour and still, Merylin hasn't come yet which he was thankful because he didn't want to stop talking to Merida just yet.
They're conversation was cut short when Merida remembered that she had to call someone. All Arthur could do was watch her. "excuse me for just a second..." Merida excused herself.
"Hendry...the interview hasn't even started yet, I'm still waiting in line." Merida always calls her husband 'Hendry' because he almost looks like Hendrickson from her favorite anime show. Even as a future mom, Merida has a childish side which he loved. "I know, but we need this. The job is easy you know. It's just Bookkeeping. Besides, I'm not the only one doing it, I'll also have a partner." Merida reasoned more. Merida giggled at his protectiveness.
"Merida Fair Cavalier?" called a lady from the reception hall. Arthur turned to Merida when he heard that name.
"Okay okay...ohhh...I'm next. Wish me luck...I love you Hendry.." Arthur watched as Merida ended the call. "Arthur, I have to go now. Wish me luck!" she said before leaving Arthur in the lobby.
Arthur smiled. He knew Merida was applying for the job. He chuckled at the thought of Merida's reaction when she finds out that he's gonna be her boss soon.
30 minutes later...
Arthur was still waiting for Merylin to arrive. He checked his watch again. Arthur noticed that Merylin was still nowhere to be found. He sighed, Merylin has been working hard. She's going to graduate High School soon since this is her last year. Arthur accepts the fact that she's busy and might not come on time when he needs her. Merylin wants to repay Arthur in any way she can for his generousity. To Arthur, the best payment Merylin can give to him is for her to finish her studies and become the ultimate Attorney she always wanted to be while standing by his side until the end.
Arthur's thoughts were cut off when he heard the familiar voice from the background. He turned to see Merida screaming for joy. When she noticed him staring, Merida went over to him.
"I got the job!"
"congratulations to you Merida." He gave her a handshake. Merida couldn't stop smiling. "You'll see me everyday in my office."
"huh? Your office?...you work here?" Merida was surprised.
"oh yeah that's right...I forgot to tell you that I'm gonna be your new boss soon. My real name is Arthur King Camelotus, heir to the camelotus Company." Merida's face had a shocked expression. She couldn't believe that the kid she's been mingling with is her future boss.
"I..uh...I..I didn't know. Sir Arthur...I..I'm sorry for the informalities...ahhhh" Merida was blushing so hard from not knowing. Arthur just chuckled.
"Relax..I'm not your boss yet. When I turn 18, I will be...so for now, you work under my dad's watchful eyes. Call me Sir Arthur when I sit on the big chair." He assured her. That lessened Merida's embarrassment a bit.
Arthur is a 17 year old teen, an only child and is also the heir to the Camelotus Empire. Arthur is a very kind person. A strong individual who can defend himself against danger. Polite, Knowlegeble, skillful, and rather handsome. But even with a tough exterior, he has a kind heart. Some people misjudge him because of his status but by are they wrong when they get to know the real him.
"I'm looking forward to working with you Merida. Until then, treat me as your friend..not someone above you." Arthur grinned. Merida felt weird that she's befriending someone as young as Arthur...much more befriending your future boss. Merida felt awkward at first but that feeling was pushed away when she knew Arthur's good side. They did spend an hour talking like idiots. That feeling of comfort didn't leave at all.
"hmmmm..It's almost lunch time. Would you like to accompany me to a cake shop, Merida?...it's the Company's private dessert court."
"ahh...sure." she accepted.
"okay. But first, I have to inform the receptionist in case my Nanny comes to pick me up." Arthur left and told the lady on the counter. He gestured Merida to follow him.
"wait, you have a Nanny? How old are you?"
"17. Why? I'm not allowed to have a Nanny?" Arthur pouted.
"No no...just curious. I mean, someone like you..whose...hmmm...independent..still needs a Nanny..."
"I made that choice on my own. Even if I'm gonna be an adult soon, I still see myself as a kid." He grinned.
" I can see why..." Merida figured.
The two walked towards the elevator since the cake shop was located on the 15th floor of the 30 story building. "by the way, you can choose any of the cakes in the shop. My treat..."
"uh...t..that's okay..I..I'm fine really." Sudenly, Merida's stomach grumbled saying that she was lying. Arthur laughed at this.
"looks like the baby wants some. Don't deny it. I'm treating you and that's final. Consider this as a reward for landing on the job." Arthur kept on reasoning. Merida just gave in.
"thank you Arthur."
"No problem. Today, I'll be taking care of you. Wouldn't want Sir 'Hendry' to be worried now don't we?" Arthur teased. He had an experience once where he spent a vacation with his friend, who was going to be a father. Arthur observed how protective and worried a Father can be even when the bay is still growing.
"oh Hendry worries about me all the time. There's not a time that he doesn't. Even if gets annoying, I find it cute." Merida blushed as she recalled her memories.
"you love your husband that much huh?"
"yep. I love him. and you love your girlfriend that much too. You're already thinking of the future with her." Merida teased. Arthur blushed.
"uh.y..yeah...I love her too..." he whispered the last part but Merida heard that and giggled.
Once the two boarded the elevator, Arthur pressed the button going to the 15th floor. While waiitng for them to arrive, the elevator stopped moving Or more like the elevator was shaking. The sound of an explosion was heard. The elevator opened to see that it lande don the 14th floor. Another explosion was heard. The shock wave was so storng that glass windows broke. A third explosion was heard, the two didn't hesitate to run down the stairs. Arthur grabbed Merida's hand and dragged her.
"Arthur what's going on?!" screamed a scared Merida.
"I don't know...just run!" they ran fast as they can to reach the lobby again.
Ten more explosions were heard. The whole building was shaking. The two were on the 4th floor now. Merida cried as she felt pain on her lower abdomen. The Fear and stress were hurting her...mostly the baby. "Arthur...I..I can't make..it...aghhhh..." Merida clutched her aching stomach. Their running slowed down.
"Merida we're almost there...just two more floors!" Arthur heard another five explosions. Merida endured the pain. Her legs felt like jelly and her stomach felt as if needles were being plunged into her.
"One more floor!" Arthur kept on dragging Merida down the spiral staircase. She endured the pain, blood was dripping down Merida's womanhood. It was unbearable. They finally reached the lobby. "we're gonna make it Merida!" Arthur's happiness flew away when eleven explosions were heard. 30 floors, 29 explosions, 1 last floor before they break free. He was just a few feet from the entrance when the final explosion bursted into massive flames.
Arthur was scared beyond belief. No matter how strong he is, death scared him. Regret flashed in his eyes when he turned to look at the flames coming his way. This was it, he was gonna die. That didn't happen at all. Arthur felt two arms wrapped around him. In slow motions, he could see Merida crying as she held unto him tight. She used her large body to protect Arthur. The fire hit Merida. It wa so hot that it burned her skin inside and and out.
"aghhh!" Merida screamed. The two tumbled towards the exit. Once Merida hit the gorund, Arthur flew only a few meters away from her. He only had small cuts from the flying debree and glass shards. Arthur coughed blood, his vision was getting blurry. He could see Merida near him. she didn't look like Merida anymore, she looked like a human barbeque.
"Merida..." he crawled to her aid. Arthur's muscles ached but he didn't care. Merida was his imprtantce right now.
"A...r..t..u.r..." she whispered as Merida said her last words.
"Merida...I..I'm coming...aghh..."
"I...I can't m..make...i..it..." he can see the blood oozing out of her abdomen. Merida had a miscarriage.
"Merida...h..hang o..on..." Arthur kept on crawling...
"t.. ...H..hen..dy...I..lov.. those were her last words before her breathing stopped.
"Merida!" Arthur screamed but he only coughed out blood. The world was spinning around him. he could hear someone calling for him.
"Young Master!...Young Master!" those were the last words he heard before blacking out.
Arthur woke up in the middle of the night. He screamed as the events of that day compiled in his head. He took a look around and saw that he was in a familiar room. The door opened and in came Merylin holding a tray of medicine.
"Young Master you're awake..." Merylin smiled. She didn't show much emotion on the outside, but Arthur knows her very well. Deep down, Merylin was worried as hell.
"w...what happened?" Merylin didn't answer. She turnedthe TV on. The news reported on what happened to the Camelotus Company.
After hearing what the news said, Arthur gripped the blankets. The explosion killed his Mother, his Father, and all the employees working under them. He treated everyone like family. And hearing that 300 of them were injured and 200 died, he was furious. Arthur never felt hate like this ever before. He wanted blood. Blood from who? Maybe this was an accident...or maybe it was set up. Arthur gripped the covers harder.
"Police were on the search for your Mother and Father's corpses. They finally found them. But they couldn't find you. When the explosion ended, I didn't hesitate to run inside the building and find you. Young master, you blacked out. No one was around yet, You needed medical attention. The ambulances were taking too long so I carried you to the car and drove off." Merylin summarized what just happend while he was unconscious.
"For now, You'll be staying here for a while Young Master until your injuries recover." I was staying in Merylin's original home. "also, I don't think that attack was by accident. Someone put that there. The bombing started from the 30th floor. I know because I was still in traffic when the explosion occured. A minute later, another explosion happened. It's like triggering a chain of mini bombs down to the last floor.
And since it was the Camelotus Company, my guess is that the suspect was targetting the Camelotus family. That means, someone wanted you dead as well." Arthur held in the anger consuming him.
"your observation has gotten much better."
"It's all for you Young Master." Merylin swore her services to Arthur ever since she started the Nanny job. Arthur didn't reply.
"I'll leave your medicine here. Drink up and get more rest Young Master..." Merylin left the room, a Nanny is supposed to be there looking after her Master. Giving him advices and soothing his tantrums. But this is one situation where cannot ease. Merylin clutched her hands as well. Now she has something else to motivate her in pursuing her dreams.
On the other side of the room, Arthur gritted his teeth. The murderous aura was surrounding him. Something in him snapped. And that something is what triggered him to go further and live on. His one goal now is to find the bastard who did this to him an dhis family.
1 month later...
"so you're telling me that this Lancelot guy did it?" Arthur questioned.
"yes. He is responsible for what happened to your family."
"what's his goal? Why target innocent people? My parents did nothing wrong!" Arthur yelled in anger.
"Heck should I know! That's what I'm trying to figure out. I've already got my spy close to Lancelot. Soon, we'll find him and he will pay."
"what's your plan? Why come to me?" who is this man?
"I'm gathering all the victims of Lancelot's disasters. We will be teaming up to find him and get rid of him for good." Arthur doesn't believe in this kid. Someone as childish as him wants to find a criminal. "I know you. My sister puts pictures of you in her diary...you have another reason to do this with me. You'll be fighting to avenge your family, your friends...and also, ...your grilfriend, MELDY."
When he mentioned Meldy's name, Arthur rose from his seat and gripped the kid's collar. "who are you? And why do oyu know my girlfriend?" he smiled at this question.
"My name is Zedrick Ire. Your girlfriend's brother..."
