My Fair Envious Lady
Battle of Priestella was a long and arduous one. There were significant losses from both sides. The witch-cult losing their most powerful Archbishop while the inhabitants of the water-gate city suffered immensely under their siege. People died in their ambushes, assaulted shelters but sadly that was not their only problem. Most people at the city center were turned into something like mosquitoes. To solve this I, Emilia-tan, Beako, and Anastasia were going to go to Sage's Tower to find a cure. Well, I guess Julius was tagging along with us as well. We were ready to start our difficult journey but two problems prevented us. First, the weather seemed horrible outside the city. The second problem was way more important than the first one.
[Subaru: What do they mean by "You can't come". It's ridiculous. I'm your knight. I go where you go.]
[Emilia: I know Subaru. I reeeealy want to go with you. We could've danced toge…]
Emilia-tan looked away from me with a blush on her face. I was blushing too. I also wanted to dance with her but thanks to the stupid rules of the banquet only woman were allowed;
[Emilia: But don't worry Subaru. I talked with the other nobles. You will be allowed in after an hour.]
[Subaru: An hour? Sorry, Emilia-tan but the last time we have been separated an hour… I'm not feeling okay being away from you.]
Okay, that was beyond cruel even for me but it was the truth. Ever since what happened to Rem. I was more cautious. Emilia was looking at me with eyes filled with emotion. There was understanding and something akin to a warm emotion. I didn't understand what the second one was.
(I wonder what it is you dumb cunt…sigh… let's hope Emilia says it herself because this idiot won't understand)
[Emilia: I reeealy want to go with you to show off my handsome knight but I will also have to wait.]
Emilia-tan started to pout out of frustration. I was at least happy that Emilia-tan was also frustrated with our current situation. Also, she called me hand-some. I'm going to store this memory for future uses. While thinking about that Emilia-tan suddenly got close and hugged me. Well, I didn't need my brain anyway. It seems like Emilia-tan also took some tricks out of my playbook.
[Emilia: I will wait for you inside, okay. Please rest. I reeeaaly don't want you to force yourself. Your leg is already wounded.]
Emilia-tan then let me go with a sad look on her face. It was clear that she was sad that I got wounded in battle. Well, it was definitely not my most painful wound but I decided to keep it to myself. It was going to heal anyway so she shouldn't feel sad for what happened. I'm also feeling disappointed in myself because I also felt happy seeing Emilia-tan concerned about me. I decided to take the initiative while my brain was still functioning.
[Subaru: I swear that Natsuki Subaru won't enter the banquet before an hour.]
[Emilia: Okaaaay. But don't be late or I … I … I will be reeeaaly mad at you.]
With that being said Emilia-tan left the room with her embarrassed and completely reddened face. Even her cute pointy ears were reddened. I was still wondering why Emilia-tan started to act like that ever since I and Reinhard crashed that excuse of a wedding. The only wedding I would allow Emilia-tan to be the bride would be a wedding with me being the groom. I was feeling a bit guilty because of what I will do next. I would've actually waited if it wasn't for what happened at the battle. I won't let her be alone while there was a chance of Archbishops being close. Yes, that was the only reason I was going to do this. Nothing else...
I slowly looked towards the small box at the edge of my room. I will keep my promise to Emilia-tan. I wouldn't enter the banquet before an hour as Natsuki Subaru. I would be attending the banquet as Natsumi Schwartz.
I still wasn't feeling comfortable with the corset or doing something behind Emilia-tans back but It was necessary. The first problem was how to attend the banquet. Only nobles were allowed so I would have to bluff my way in. Another problem was my dear Beako. My disguise wouldn't work on her since she would immediately feel my presence. Well, she wouldn't reveal it but this will definitely become a talking point later on. I checked my disguise one last time before starting my … infiltration mission.
My black dress was complimenting my jet black female wig very well. I also wore black arm warmers that complimented my dress. It also helped me to cover my … scars. I also checked the white ribbon that was covering my chest filled with some stuff to supplement my male chest to look like a female with a modest-sized chest. After checking my black heels and black hand fan with frills. I started to walk towards the entrance only to be stopped by the guard at the gate. The guard put his hand on my shoulder;
[Guard: Only nobles miss.]
I closed my fan and put it on Guard's hand that was holding my shoulder.
[Natsumi: What do you think you are doing with touching my shoulder you untrained dog. I shall have you whipped until you squeal like the pig you are. Maybe I should my papa for that as a present. Do you have any idea who you are STILL CONTINUING TO TOUCH!]
I kinda felt when I saw the guard's horrified face. I know if I got questioned my disguise would be useless. Well, at least my voice managed to hold its androgynous tone while shouting. With that, I was inside. I know I don't had much time. Natsuki Subaru still had to be here an hour later. I quickly checked around to where Emilia-tan is. Well, all I did manage to find was Priscilla and Felt. Priscilla was staring at something with a callous look. Felt on the other hand was eating through whatever dessert she found. I decided to look at the backside of the ballroom to find Emilia-tan. While my eyes are searching for certain someone I felt a pull at my skirt. When I turned around Beako was looking at me with shocked eyes.
[Beatrice: What are you doing here, I suppose?]
[Natsumi: My My, what a cute child. How can I help you?]
[Beatrice: Betty's contractor is hopeless, I suppose. At least he looks good in both genders, in fact.]
[Subaru: tshhh … beako don't reveal me…]
[Beatrice: Betty knows what are you doing, I suppose. Betty will show you where she is, in fact.]
[Natsumi: Thank you. I like adorable and kind girls like you.]
[Beatrice: Don't think I will let this go forgotten, I suppose. But continue praising Betty, in fact.]
I know my adorable smart Beako would realize who I was but I didn't expect it to be this quick. While we were walking I was surprised how plain the banquet was. It was probably done to thank Royal Candidates who helped with the counterattack. When we reached the table I was surprised seeing Emilia-tan like that. She was glaring towards the table. I never saw her being mad at something. Let alone this much.
[Beatrice: Betty brought you an acquaintance you could talk, I suppose]
Emilia-tan looked up towards Beatrice then looked at me with somewhat unfamiliar eyes.
I was worried about Subaru. I really wanted to see him in formal clothes and wanted to dance with him. How selfish of me… He was wounded and I was thinking about that. Anyway, he would come in within an hour so I only had to wait. I was feeling mad because …because… he wasn't here. While I was thinking about this Beatrice brought an acquaintance of us.
[Emilia: Hello, how are you doing Miss Schwartz?]
[Natsumi: My My, It's been long since we last met Lady Emilia. How life is going for you?]
[Emilia: Thank you for asking. I'm waiting for my knight to arrive. What are you doing at this banquet?]
Natsumi Schwartz looked at me with worry for a moment. Did I ask for something private? Before I could apologize she spoke first.
[Natsumi: I was looking for Sir Natsuki. But it seems like he is not here. May I sit here while I wait for him?]
Why did this woman want to meet with her knight? I didn't want Subaru around a woman. Especially one as good-looking as Natsumi Schwartz. I decided to ask her about this;
[Emilia: May I ask why you want to meet with MY knight?]
Why did raised my voice at the "my" part? Dunderhead, Dunderhead, Dunderhead …
[Natsumi: After that speech who wouldn't want to meet him. Not to mention the slayer of two great mabeasts.]
I know my knight was quite famous but everyone … I mean everyone … I had to learn more about this. When I looked at Miss Natsumi's face I realized she was … blushing. Did she love Subaru?
[Emilia: I know my knight is an accomplished man. I'm reeeeaaly proud of him.]
[Natsumi: ...hghh …]
Natsumi looked like she forced herself to swallow something. I felt bad because I liked seeing realizing Subaru was my knight. I liked it just a bit … a bit.
[Natsumi: My My, he was your knight after all. Do you mind sharing him a bit?]
[Emilia: I don't want to share Subaru.]
Miss Natsumi looked at me with a … callous look. I decided to play with my hair to calm myself down. She also started to do the same. I was feeling bad because I was so rude to her. I decided to be more friendly towards her.
[Emilia: Do you play with your hair as well Miss Natsumi.]
[Natsumi: I do … why do we play with it anyway?]
[Emilia: It reminds me Subaru playing with my hair.]
I felt the heat rising on my face. Why did I bring Subaru up around this woman… again? That's it I had to state …
[Natsumi: I heard he had black hair. Maybe he would prefer someone with similar looks]
Natsumi… I was reaaaly mad with her. What did she mean by that? Subaru liked my silver hair. He always said this to me every morning while making my hair. What if she was right? She also had those pretty eyes like Subaru's…
[Emilia: He always says to me that my hair is the prettiest he had ever seen.]
This would be enough to teach her …
[Natsumi: Well, he never met me, did he.]
You … You … You nincompoop. Do I need to say it to her? I wanted to talk with Subaru after we dealt with Sage's tower. But she was a … threat. I didn't want Natsumi to get Subaru in her … clutches. Maybe I should talk about Subaru more to overwhelm her.
[Emilia: You know, my knight is reaaaly smart. He managed to figure out both sloth and greed sin-archbishops powers. He even fought alongside Sword Saint as equal.]
[Natsumi: He is truly …. exhilarating. He must be getting proposals each day. It must be hard to stay home with all those women trying to entice him… Well, I'm sure there are not THAT many.]
Before answering I had a … weird thought. Subaru said to me that Rem liked him. If what Beatrice said to me was correct Petra also liked him. There were also people I saw from time to time that looked Subaru with awe. Does that mean all those women looking at Subaru was …
[Emilia: I never saw someone trying to "entice" MY Subaru.]
Why did I shout at her? why again…
[Natsumi: Isn't it obvious. Of course, they wouldn't do it in front of you.]
She was right. I hoped Subaru wasn't with any other woman right now. He was her knight. I decided to ask about this to Subaru after he came. Stupid, dunderhead Subaru. Making me feel weird.
[Emilia: I will ask about this when MY knight comes to MY side.]
[Natsumi: Well well, I guess the conversation is heating up. I must take my leave. I hope we meet again in better circumstances Lady Emilia.]
I didn't have the face to answer to her even Beatrice was hiding her face behind. her little hands. Why I was this rude to her… Dunderhead.
What the hell did I just do there. I was a fucking idiot. When Emilia-tan asked me why I was there I panicked and said the first thing that came to my mind. Who the hell would want to meet with me anyway. It seemed that Emilia-tan believed me but I somehow managed to fuck up again by annoying her. When she talked about me like that I couldn't stop my blush. Why she was praising me while talking to a woman. There wasn't enough time to talk about this stuff so I decided to leave. While I was walking towards the exit I noticed a certain woman with fiery hair walking towards me. Priscilla Barielle. There was no escape from her luck. I had to improvise … now. I immediately did curtsy towards her and started to speak;
[Natsumi: My lucky stars. I never knew I would be lucky to be in the presence of esteemed Lady Priscilla Barielle.]
Her only weak spot was her pride. So I decided to play on that. She looked at me with a … interested look?!
[Priscilla: It seems like I was right as always. You stand out among these untrained wenches. Judging by your manners you know the way of the lady.]
I had to follow my … trick to the end.
[Natsumi: It's the greatest honor for a lady to hear those words from you, Lady Priscilla.]
Priscilla continued to look at me with judging eyes. After a while, her judging look changed into a normal one.
[Priscilla: You are more interesting than the others. I might talk with you again if I remember your face.]
[Natsumi: It would be my pleasure, Lady Priscilla.]
The moment Priscilla turned around I continued to walk towards the exit. I already wasted too much time. But before I could leave, I saw Emilia-tan standing near the exit looking towards me.
There she was. I was so rude to her. I had to apologize and explain myself. I was lucky that she was busy talking with Priscilla so I managed to catch up to her. I felt sad when she looked at me with shocked eyes but I decided to talk with her anyway.
[Emilia: Sorry to disturb you, Miss Natsumi.]
[Natsumi: ehh… I'm surprised to meet again so soon Lady Emilia.]
[Emilia: I … I'm here to apologize.]
[Natsumi: Apologize?]
[Emilia: Yes, apologize. I mean Subaru is free to love back which of us he chooses. Of course, I will make sure it would be me.]
Why was she looking at me with shocked eyes? Did I say something wrong?
[Natsumi: ehm … May I ask what did you mean by "love back" Lady Emilia.]
[Emilia: I think it's clear we both love Subaru. It's up to him to decide who he loves back. I reaaaly want it to be me so I will work reaaaly hard for it.]
[Natsumi: I … I understand. I have to leave now.]
With that Natsumi left the building. Was she scared when I talked about him like that … I will make sure he looks at me of course. That dunderhead… I even confessed my love to him to someone else because he wasn't here.
Okay, I misunderstood her. There was zero chance. I misunderstood her. I misunderstood Emilia-tan confessing. Wait if she said this to someone she barely knew. Is she going to conf… nope. If she really does then I will be the luckiest man alive. I was willing to wait for her for years but that soon… I need to give more speeches in besieged cities. I barely managed to make it back with proper clothes. Dressed as a normal male this time. While approaching the guard gave me a salute.
[Guard: You inspired all of us, Sir.]
[Subaru: … pardon?]
[Guard: I was talking about your speech, Sir.]
[Subaru: uhh … yes I meant to do that. Thanks for noticing.]
I decided to get inside immediately. I was hoping that Emilia-tan would be her place at the back but she wasn't. She was waiting for me just near the entrance.
[Emilia: You're finally here Su-ba-ru.]
Why she is talking to me like that. It was cute and ... somewhat seductive.
[Subaru: Emilia-tan are you okay? You look both happy and pissed at the same time.]
[Emilia: I'm fine… Did you run into a black-haired woman while coming here?]
Was she talking about … Natsumi! Well, technically I did run into her so I decided to not lie to her… fully lie to her. I wasn't going to confess to me being the Natsumi.
[Subaru: I ran into someone like that. But I came here to see my dear Emilia-tan. I can't stay far away from you too long you know.]
[Emilia: I reaaaly missed you.]
She then took my hand and started to walk towards the middle of the ballroom.
[Emilia: Let's dance together Subaru.]
When we reached the middle of the ballroom she turned around and looked at me with a happy look in her eyes.
[Emilia: Later, I want to talk with you about something reeeaaaaaly important.]
Okay, that was too sweet for me to write any longer.
Emilia feeling envious of Subaru was something I wanted to write for a long time.
Subaru is as always still acting self-loathing
Sometimes I really want to throw a truck towards Subaru
Hold on...
I can
[Subaru:I'm surprised to see you here ... Truck-kun]
Truck-kun didn't answer. It was a slow and methodical killer. Even with RbD on my side, this is going to be my hardest battle as an iseaki knight.
[Subaru: I will be merciful since I met Emilia-tan thanks to you. I will make it slow if you surrender.]
Of course it wouldn't surrender. Well, I had no intention to let Truck-kun go and ruin more lives. I grabbed the handle of my whip and shouted.
[Subaru: THEN BRING IT ON]
"vrooooooooom"
They fought until the worthy one stood victorious