Finding his feet in his new squad, Asta was starting to develop a spectacular partnership with his new squadmate and life long companion Yuno. Ever since the first mission, it became a domino effect. Every obstacle was swept aside as a new mission had been completed.
Asta began to improve his skills, but more so was his reputation. He was no longer seen as a troublesome Black Bull, but a beacon of hope to the people of the Clover Kingdom. He started to make more friends on the way, received the challenging missions of which he desired, things couldn't possibly go wrong.
"Wow, wow. You boys have made quite the impression. It's quite remarkable you two were able to see off this task, the people from the spade won't be bothering us anytime soon, well done."
"Thanks, Captain Vangance, Sir," saluted Asta.
"It was nothing I couldn't take on myself Captain, so thank you" replied Yuno.
"Hey, what do you mean, take on yourself? I was there, for the most part, Yuno" snapped the swordsman.
"I'm sorry, who was able to sense the spade kingdom spy and deliver the final blow."
"Hey, that's not fair! You know I cant sense magic."
"Excuses..." sighed the wind user.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!"
"Now, now Settle down you two, there's no need to fight" asked the Vagnace "You both should be very proud of yourselves. In all my years as a magic knight, I've never seen talent like yours before. Individually you both have done an exceptional job, and we at the Golden Dawn are blessed to have you," resting his hands on the shoulders on the young knights. "Keep up the good work, ill have my eyes on you, both of you."
The two young knights looked on, as their magic knight Captain departed from the scene. Asta became more determined ever; getting recognition from his Captain was just the sort of thing to fire him up. "YEAH LETS GO! See that Yuno, couple more years and ill be the wizard king."
"Keep dreaming" laughed the wind user.
"Hey let's go train. There's this really awesome spot I found, I think..."
"Oh sorry, Asta" interrupted Yuno "I'm gonna train by myself today, hope you don't mind."
"Ah what, really, come on it'll be fun." begged the Anti-Magic user.
"There are some new spells I wanna perfect with Bell. I'd much rather be alone...Sorry, maybe next time Asta."
"Yeah so back off! He's mine" shouted Bell squeezing the cheeks of her wind master.
"Where did you come from!" hissed Asta.
"Bell what did I say about talking to Asta like a criminal."
"Oh sorry, Yuno that's my bad. I shouldn't have been so rude to this dwarf" shamelessly kissing up "Come on let's go train."
The wind user sighed in frustration before withdrawing from the picture. "Hey Asta if you don't wanna train by yourself today, I heard Klaus could use another body for an escort. Fancy another mission?"
The shorter knight was intrigued by the wind users proposal. So much so he took the opportunity with no hesitation. He enjoyed going out on missions, particularly with his closer members Yuno, Mimosa and Klaus.
Asta ran headfirst charging through the hallway of the Golden Dawn. Getting familiar with his whereabouts, bumping and sliding through fellow squad members, he was able to quickly find himself facing the dorm room of the steal mage. "Hmmm, this looks like his room, I wonder he's in there" knuckle edging towards the door.
Door opens
"HI, KLAUS!" shouted Asta.
The steal mage was caught totally off guard, being jump scared in the process and crashing on to the floor. "Asta what is the meaning of this. You should knock before you enter another person's dorm."
"Oh ah, my bad Klaus," scratching the back of his head "I was gonna knock, but you suddenly opened the door. Sorry I didn't mean to scare you."
"Apology accepted" repositioning his glass's "Now what is it that you need, I'm really occupied at the moment, so make it quick."
"Yuno told me you needed an extra hand on an escort, so I came by."
"Oh what really. You would like to help me out on this escort" puzzled look on the steal user.
"Of course I mean, I could just train by myself. But if there's a chance where someone needs me, I'm more than happy to help. Just say the word, Klaus."
The taller mage was bewildered by the sudden response, he knew Asta was a big helping hand but was the first time Klaus could comprehend how much he as grown. Putting other people first, before himself, helping people with a smile on his face. This was a mark of a true leader, and for which Klaus was very proud of his progress.
"Very well then follow me, I was just about to head there now."
"Alright, let's go!" said Asta as he followed the steal mage.
The two mages walked through the corridor of the hideout for several minutes before finally making it to their destination. In the end, there was a steal chariot which Klaus constructed earlier and leaning on that same chariot was a fellow Golden Dawn member.
"Took you long enough."
"Oh sorry," replied Klaus "I got a little sidetracked, but I brought a helping hand. You remember Asta correct."
"I do," replied the member.
The relaxed squadmate was non-other than the compass mage Letoile, a young woman with purple eyes and long green hair tied in a ponytail.
"It's just like you Asta, always wanting to help out" she stated.
"What is that a bad thing" blushed Asta.
It had only been several weeks, but the Letolie was immensely impressed by the young knight's attitude and commitment to the cause. He would always be available nor matter what the time or situation, the swordsman would anything for his squadmates.
"Is the passenger on board?" asked Klaus
"Yeah, that noble was starting to get a bit mouthy, so I just smocked him with some sleeping potion. Hell, be out for a couple of hours."
"Was that really necessary?"
"Come on Klaus we have a long journey, I'm not listening to his big mouth all day... and neither does Asta."
The mage with blue hair took a quick sigh before, hopping into the front of the chariot. Behind Klaus were Asta and Letollie sitting side by side the noble that needed escorting. The chariot started to float as the group of mages were prepared to take off.
"Alright, let's go. Klaus 300 yards east" said Letollie pulling out her compass magic.
"Roger that"
The chariot started to accelerate as it existed the Golden Dawn. Zooming through the sky, releasing a gentle breeze that would hit the faces of our mages; it was immensely relaxing.
20minutes later
Time would pass, and Letollie was stilling navigating, instructing Klaus on where to go. Meanwhile, Asta would be sitting patiently, waiting for something to happen. He didn't want to say it out loud, but he was really bored at this point.
"Everything ok Asta," asked Letollie.
"Ah-ah, I'm fine just passing the time I guess."
"It's ok you don't need to act around me, I know you're bored... It's not always exciting when you're on an escort" she reminded herself.
"Yeah, that's true, its no biggy though Letollie. Were still magic knights, we always need to be on our toes. Bad guys can show up at any minute."
"That's the right attitude to have" she replied.
More time had passed, and the cycle continued. The compass mage was still giving directions, and Asta was left static. "Dam it, this so boring, should've just trained by myself in the first place."
The swordsman started to swing his legs back and forth until he made contact with a solid object.
"What was that he wondered" he wondered.
He reached out his hand and grabbed the small object, underneath his shelf. What Asta found was a small box with a steel lid, and inside of the box was a tiny bottle of potion attached to a spray handle.
"Letollie, what does this potion do?" releasing a couple of sprays
"ASTA NO! THAT'S THE... ZZZZZZZ"
"Crap..."
It was already too late, but Asta had unintentionally sprayed the compass mage with a magic potion. It was the same potion of which Letollie used to knock the noble that needed an escort.
"Ah, Letollie... are you ok... Wake up Letollie" shacking the female mage.
Asta started to shake as sweat began to drip from his forehead, a mistake that proved costly for the mission.
"Ok Letollie, where to next," asked Klaus.
no reply
"Letollie, what's the next course of action."
no reply again
"Letollie I will not be ignored again, now where must we go from this point on?!" turning with an annoyed look on his face.
The displeased look turned into a gaze of shock "Asta whats the meaning of his?! Whys Letollie looking like shes sleeping? And for goodness sake, get your hands off her, you're practically touching her entire body!"
"Klaus, we-we have a problem... I think I might have sprayed Letollie with a sleeping potion."
"YOU DID WHAT!" stopping the steel chariot in mid-air "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU SPRAYED HER WITH A SLEEPING POSITION."
"It was an accident, she got really close and got in the potion I started spraying."
"Why did you start spraying in the first place," shouted Klaus.
"Ummm... I was bored" said Asta with a guilty look on his face.
"You incompetent a buffoon, now how are we gonna deliver this escort."
"Relax Klaus, you already know the coordinates right? Just pull out a map and will be on our way."
"Ah yes, brilliant thinking," said the steal mage as he ran through his pocket sleeves.
"Well... did you find it?"
"No! I can't find it anywhere," frantically checking the rest of his pockets "I must've dropped it while we were back at the hideout."
"Well that was clumsy of you" replied the disappointed swordsman.
"NOW LISTEN HERE" gripping the anti-magic user "If it wasn't for you and your stupid mistake we wouldn't be in this mess."
"Alright, Klaus just calm down. Look all we can do now is just go back and get the map."
"We can't go back, will be late for the escort" he snapped.
"Well do you have a better idea?" replied, Asta
The two mages continued to bicker and argue for several minutes, not knowing they were wasting precious time. The fight continued to persist, however during the dispute, the noble had suddenly woken up.
"Woah... where am I? What just happened."
"Hey, Klaus look. That noble guy woke up!" turning his attention "Thank goodness you're awake, my names Asta and this is my buddy, Klaus. We're your escort today" frantically shaking the hand of the noble.
The noble was perplexed at the situation but opted to play along and node his head.
"What's your name?" asked the short knight
"Ah, James..." he replied
"Awesome nice to meet you, James... Look ill get straight to the point, are navigators out in submission right now, so would you mind directing us on where we need to go? The quicker you tell, the quicker we can drop you off home."
The prestigious noble was very confused but eventually caught on to the situation. The two Golden Dawn members were his escort and it was their job to make sure he gets home safely.
"Sure, I know where to go."
"Really!" replied the eager swordsman.
"Yeah, just put me in front and will be on our way."
"You heard the man, Klaus. Make some room for James."
Slightly rattled by the proposal of the noble, the steal mage slid to his left as he proceeded to make room. "Now look James, i can't let you drive, but you can direct me on where we need to go, do you understand."
"Yeah, Yeah whatever. Now go left."
25 minutes had passed, and fortunately enough, the group had finally made it to their destination. Standing in the middle of the forest and smoke floating through the air. Klaus was very perplexed on his surroundings, being a noble himself, being surrounded by nature was the last thing hed call for.
Asta, on the other hand, was getting goosebumps, he recognised this place from somewhere, but from where he asked himself.
"James exactly where did you take us?"
"What are you talking about Klaus, I'm home."
Sweat started to drip, but it suddenly clicked for the Anti-Magic user "KLAUS WERE IN THE WITCHES FOREST!" sparking a joyful grid on the Noble.
Authors note: I know guys i suck at getting these chapters out, ill try and get the next one out quickly. Also I noticed a couple of complaints regarding Mimosas character. In the last chapter, she insulted Asta, but it was more her being frustrated and fed up at the situation with Asta. She thought to herself Asta being an idiot but didn't actually say it out in the open. The formatting for that quote was meant to be italic, which shows her thinking. Idk maybe i could've worded it better i can't please everyone.
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