AN: To make things easier for both you all and myself, I have decided to split the sexual and nonsexual stories into two separate stories. They'll still be connected but this should be easier.

A day after Sylvia's forceful session with Sigurd, the Holy Knight recovered and woke up in his bed. He doesn't remember anything last night other than him going to get something to eat. Looking at his, his wife wasn't at his side.

"Early riser..." He chuckled as he tried and stand up. It took a bit of effort but he was able to walk. He didn't know why but he felt...a bit sore for some reason. Shaking it off, he headed to the courtyard where he sees his two teammates, Tailtiu and Amelia, and the summoner himself, Kiran. Tailtiu was blasting her Thoron attack at the dummies with the other two watching. Not only was the Thoron creating craters with each dummy she destroyed, she kinda torn up the garden by messing up the flowers and plants. Tailtiu yelled as she fired another blast at the last dummy, sparks flew all over the ruined garden. She grinned as Amy clapped her hands.

"Great job, Tailtiu! Those Thoron attacks are getting more and more stronger!" Amy rooted for her. Tailtiu giggled as she blushed a bit.

"Thanks, Amy. So, shall we continue? I got some more energy to spare!"

"I think that's enough, Tailtiu. We don't need the royals barking at us." Kiran chuckled as she chuckled nervously. Amy nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, we shouldn't do any more damage here..."

"Right, so what's next?" The Thunder Noble asked.

"We have a task for today." Sigurd walked towards his two partners and Kiran. "Have anyone seen Genny?"

"Still asleep in her bed." Amy answered, putting her ax on her back. Kiran left to wake up the sleeping Cleric. The three gathered around in the garden as they sat on the dirt.

"With the invasion of the dead, the royals want us to scoop out a nearby populated forest to make sure the inhabitants are safe from the dead." Sigurd explained to the two, who nodded in understanding. The trio then went to the mess hall to get their fill in before setting out. As they filled their trays with pancakes, they see another comrade that aids them from time to time. The Eye Spy Nina, who was reading this week's issue of her favorite manga, was sitting alone at a table with her omelet. Sigurd, Tailtiu, and Amy joined her and sat with her at her table.

"Yo, Nina!" Tailtiu called out to her as she sat next to the archer. Her eyes were immediately drawn to her comic. "Still reading those yaoi mangas? I never get those..." Nina's eyes shot up at Tailtiu as they sat around the table.

"Look, it's the best thing that ever graced man and beastkind. A retainer falling for his liege's son? You can't write that shit!" She grinned so excitedly as she took a bite out of her omelet, going back to reading.

"Still. I feel it's just another sappy romance manga. Try reading shounen sometime! It's pretty epic and awesome!" Tailtiu recommended with a smile, earning a glare from Nina.

"Oh yeah, people screaming to get stronger is SOOO much better than true love!" Tailtiu growled at her.

"If we are done with the manga talk," Sigurd interrupted, trying not to let this go any further downhill. "Nina, just so you are aware, we are tasked to scoop out a nearby forest village to make sure no army of the dead gets in."

"Right. Should I go with you all? Those high ups in the dead army could be there..."

"Wouldn't hurt to have backup." Sigurd agreed with Genny approaching the group, her hair somewhat made with a look on her face saying 'don't talk to me until I eat.' She sat down next to Amy. Her tray was filled with a mountain of pancakes as she began eating, not saying a word to her friends.

"Good morning, Genny!" Amy chirped happily.

"Mm..." She groaned out, eating a flapjack. Sigurd chuckled as he drink his juice.

"Don't take it personally, Amy. She isn't a morning person but I'm glad she is here. Now we can head out in a group." Sigurd explained with everyone nodding in agreement. They then ate breakfast and enjoyed each other company even if there is some bickering here and there. When they finished their meals, they went to their separate rooms to prep themselves for the mission at hand. They all met at the castle's main entrance, all are ready to go.

"Alright girls," Sigurd started, opening the gates. The morning sun shines in their faces as it was mildly warm. A great start to a busy day. "Let's move."

"Right!" They all said in unison. Since the forest is a good distance away by foot, the team boarded a wagon that would take them closer to their destination more faster with some help from the smooth talking Anna. A few hours into the trip, Nina went back to sleep on top of a pile of hay, Tailtiu and Amelia looked out of the window to see the scenery and Genny sat next to Sigurd. She felt the most comfortable around him.

"How do you feel, Genny?" He asked, smiling down at her.

"Yup! I'm wide awake now!" She chirped happily. "So do you really think the army of the dead will be there?"

"A man from the village did manage to get here without being spotted by the dead, so I think we should take this seriously."

"Yeah, you could be right..."

"Do you think that lady will be there?" Amy asked, moving away from the window and sitting against the wall. "When we saw her yesterday, she ran from us. She got away..." She looked down, thinking that mission a failure.

"It would make the most sense to me." Sigurd agreed. "Maybe this time, we can capture her."

"Do you think we can?" Genny asked with some fear in her voice. "I mean...that time is really powerful..."

"Then stay behind me, Genny. I can take a few magical hits!" He grinned as Genny smiled a bit, happy to be under his protection. The wagon came to a stop, signaling the 5 to unboard the wagon. Tailtiu went over to Nina to wake her up.

"WAKE UP!" She yelled as she crackled some of her thunder. The fujoshi jolted up out of her sleep.

"PINEAPPLES...huh?"

"Let's go, haystack. We're here." Tailtiu told her as she went after her friends with Nina team were then greeted by a sense forest, the scent of the swamp overwhelmed their noses and the thick fog made it difficult to see clearly. They braced themselves and went forward, despite the struggles they are currently facing. The path was somewhat clear and Sigurd leading the charge with Genny next to him.

"Okay, if what commander Anna told us is true," Sigurd started, not taking his eyes off of the road. "The village should at the end of this path..." Little did the two know, Tailtiu, Amy and Nina was engulfed in a white aura before vanishing away from the group.

"Man, it's hard to see out here..." Genny complained. "Tailtiu, could you try and light up the way with your thunder magic?" She didn't get a response as they kept walking. This prompt the two to stop.

"Tailtiu, are you..." Sigurd started before turning around, seeing no one behind them. His eyes widen as Genny whimpered in fear. "Where did everyone go?! Tailtiu?! Amelia?! Nina?!" He called them out with a loud voice as Genny cowered against the tall Knight.

"W-where did they..."

"Well, well, well! Look who we have here!" Genny was cut off by an all too familiar voice. The two looked behind them and saw the shape shifter herself, Loki. With her, an army of soldiers.

AN: Whew, got it done. I had this idea for a good long while so I'm happy to finally get it down. Reviews would be very much appreciated ^^