Last chapter before the fairies! While writing this, I realized I didn't really need this chapter, but I'm posting it anyway. If there are people who think fillers are a waste of time, be my guest and wait until the second week of July for the next chapter. For those of you who will continue reading, there are some surprises at the end. Please don't skip ahead though!

Silver, your review had some interesting theories in it, and I can absolutely see King doing everything in his power to rescue the fairies (and sleeping a whole week!). However, there are some twists you might not expect. Your final sentence almost made me cry, though, because after seeing your suggestion about a Ban and Zhivago reunion, I remembered Galland "Truth" of the Ten Commandments ate his soul. As always, thank you for the comment!

Now for the story!

Everyone was on their way out of town, spending as little time as possible there after things had calmed down would reduce the risk of being seen. "Hey, Diane?" Meliodas said, getting the giantess's attention. "Yeah, what is it Captain?" Diane leaned down so they could somewhat make eye contact. "What the heck happened to the town?!" The only reason Meliodas was asking this is because he didn't want to be caught and stuck with the debt. "Oh, that?" Diane said casually, "It's the effects of just a small scuffle!" "Well, your 'scuffle' looks like a full-scale war!" No more remarks about the town were made as everybody made their way to Boar Hat.

Boar Hat

"Elizabeth, are you okay?" Hazel asked the goddess. "Hm? Oh! Yes, well..." Elizabeth stammered. "Listen, Elizabeth, is it about Meliodas?" "...yes." Hazel looked at Elizabeth and sighed. "You know Elizabeth, while looking out for people is one of your best qualities, you're going to get sick if you don't worry about yourself, too. You fixed him up yourself, and there is really no one better at healing than you, if I go off Diane's and Meliodas's claims." Elizabeth gave of small smile, a little bit more reassured, and said, "I know Meliodas will be fine, but he tends to overexert himself and keeps people at an arm's length when he's injured. Could you do me a favor and help me make sure he stays out of trouble?" "Elizabeth, I'd be happy to!" "Thank you."

"Hey, Ban, where are you going?" Meliodas asked. "Out. Be back soon." the fox sin replied. "Geez, Ban, you never change." Diane sighed.

a few hours later

"Why do I need to cook?" Ban complained, "I don't even know how." "Trust me, Ban, you'll be fine." Meliodas reassured. "Well, as long as it tastes better than Meliodas's cooking, I'll be fine." Hazel commented. Soon, there were stars in Hazel's vision and a lump on her head, courtesy of Meliodas. In turn, the dragon sin of wrath got a taste of his namesake from Hazel.

A little bit later, Meliodas came up to Ban. "Sate, sate, sate! (translation: well, well, well!) Was that so bad Ban? I told you it would be fine!" "I guess it wasn't too bad." Ban said. A pile of delicious-smelling, delicious-looking food on the table was in front of him. "By the way, why do you have different clothes on?" Meliodas asked. "My old clothes got torn up earlier." Ban replied. "Can't you try to stop stealing?" Diane asked.

Ban finally noticed Hazel's presence. "Who're you?" he asked in a very rude tone. "Princess Hazel of Liones." Hazel answered. "WHAT?! That's the craziest thing I've heard all day!" Ban exclaimed. "Back up a second," Hazel said, "The most shocking thing of this whole day... is finding out I'm A PRINCESS?!" "I assumed you were a hired peasant girl. You have to admit, you don't look like a princess. Princesses are supposed to be good-looking." "I WOULDN'T SAY THAT IF I WERE YOU!" Hazel caught her breath, calmed down a but, and continued with more dignity, "For your information, my goal is to overthrow my father, never let him out of prison, and take my place as the rightful ruler of Liones!" "Oh I get," Ban said, "You're just a delusional kid." "Let's just eat!" Elizabeth cut in. "Yeah! Great idea!" Diane strengthened the change of subject.

The night went pretty well. Ban's food tasted great, obviously, and everyone found out he can't hold his liquor in this lifetime either. Unfortunately, he continued to make Hazel feel bad about herself, but she couldn't hear everything, due to Ban's words becoming more and more slurred. Everyone else had a normal meal and ate like civilized people without bantering back and forth. Eventually, the eating faded to simply conversing. While Ban and Meliodas were drinking away, the girls were continuing to stay very sober. "It's been a long time since I've been this happy." Hazel told Diane and Elizabeth. "I'm really glad I met you guys. You made my life worth living again."

A little while later, they went outside to cover up their tracks and get on their way, but before everybody went back inside, Diane pointed out the sky. It was a good thing she did, too. As everyone looked up, they were in awe. It was a perfect night, crystal clear, and everyone saw a comet shoot across the sky. Even though this seems like a private moment between the five of them, it wasn't the case. Five other people saw the comet that night, too.

The first person looked up just in time through the cell of her window. She was heavily chained, and weak. However, there was still determination and hope in her soft brown eyes as the comet reflected in them for a brief second.

The second person was in similar condition to the first, but he wasn't chained. Yet. His small wings fluttered as he looked out the window, hoping those he cared about were okay.

The third was sitting in a ruined place, perhaps of a druid ceremony site. She had a knowing smirk, as though everything was going according to plan.

The fourth person saw it as she was coming out the door. A rapier was at her waist, and she called for someone.

The person she called to was the last person who saw the comet. Tjis was stretched out on a grassy hill, wings shaped like a dragonfly's soaking up starlight.

Four of these people were from our heroes' past. One is from their future.

Yay! The introduction of the O.C. I promised months ago! For those of you who remember, I said an O.C. named Silva would appear, but I didn't realize how long it would take for her to appear.

If anyone is looking for a challenge, I challenge you to figure out who the other five people who saw the comet are.

The first, second, third, and fourth people are canon characters. The fifth is the O.C., Silva. Who can figure out who they are, I wonder? Please note I cannot promise an O.C. in your honor this time around. However, you do get a shout-out.

Thank you for reading and have a great rest of your day! (or night)