Hi, so I became a bit lazy and decided not to go through with my Sword Princess Story. I will, however, get back to writing my Apollo alternative story soon. Hopefully.

So, after reading Angelo's synopsis for SO 12, I wanted to see where I could take the story from where (Spoiler) Ais was sitting down next to Bell towards the end of the volume. So this story contains spoliers.

This will also be AisxBell. Hope you guys enjoy.

The Sword Princess looked at the white-haired boy sitting down, leaning against the wall. Feeling tired, she went towards him and sat down beside him. As she continued to look at him, his head lost its balance and fell onto her shoulder. She then heard some mumbling.

"I-I love youu." The young boy drowsily stated.

It felt like something had struck her heart. Who did he love? Why did her bunny want someone else? She heard his Grand Bell, and it gave her the will to break free from the black flames that controlled her and win against Revis. Thousands of thoughts entered her mind, and as her heart was starting to break…

"Aizz. I-I love you."

A blush tinted her cheeks red and a smile formed in her face. He loved her? She couldn't remember the last time someone, other than her mother, had said that. A rush of happiness swam through her. Deep down she knew she had feelings for the boy, but didn't realise what they were. At the beginning, she only wanted to know how he could grow so fast. But as time went on, she began to grow more and more attached to him. She knew he was a person she wanted to be close with but couldn't say why. Not until now.

As she continued to stare at him, she couldn't help but to stroke his hair.

"Tchhh." A level 6 werewolf clicked his tongue as he saw the display. The Princess affectionately stroking the bunny's hair. Made him sick to his stomach. All he could do now was turn in his head in disgust and leave.

Aiz knew Bell was not going to wake up anytime soon. She could see his mind was completely worn out, so she could wake him up even if she tired. All she could do now was rest next to him. As he moved his head to her lap, so he would be more comfortable, she rested her head against the wall and slowly drifted to sleep…

Half an hour later…

"Aiz… Aiz…. Aiz". Her eyes slowly opened, and she could see four blurry figures surrounding her. As her eyes started to adjust, she could see who the four figures were that were staring at her. First was the captain of her familia, a short, blonde prum, second was the green-haired high elf Riveria, and the other two were the level 6 twin-sisters Tiona and Tione.

They all started at her with slight smiles, as they were all glad to see that she was safe…. And that she was in good company.

"So, I see you liked the idea of lap-pillowing." The high elf snickered, believing it was the perfect time to start teasing the young princess.

"I think argonaut-kun likes it more." The younger Hyrute twin stated, wanting to embarrass her sister.

"Captaaain, I want a lap-pillow." The older twin shouted, grabbing the arm of the little prum captain.

"Ummm…", Was the only thing he could reply back with. Seeing Aiz beet-red and Tione grasping him, he knew he had to change the topic.

"As much as we can see you're enjoying spending time with your little friend, we need to head back to the surface." …As a glint of sadness crossed the sword princesses' eyes, the prum continued... " As we can see Mr Cranel is injured, would you be so kind as to carry him back."

A wide smile spread across Ais's face, which then turned bright red as the other members of her familia gave her a knowing look.

The route back to the surface was quite peaceful. No monsters were powerful enough to actually give them any trouble. The only thing that was on her mind was what she should tell Bell when he wakes up. She knew that Bell likes her now, but he wouldn't know that she now knows. The only thing that kept her mind off that conversation was the constant teasing from her familia members on 'When will the marriage be?'.

After reaching the surface…

Ais had dropped of Bell at a hospital to recuperate from his mind down, instructing one of her familia members to tell his familia. Although she would have liked to stay with him, she had to go back to her residence and have a meeting with the rest of her familia.

In the Loki residence….

"Now that we have defeated Enyo and stopped his plans, we can finally rest a bit easy. We will bury and mourn for those who have fallen, but know their sacrifices had stopped a great evil." The familia's captain finished his speech, while the rest of the familia cheered on. One of the greatest threats had been removed from Orario, and they had finally gotten revenge for their fallen comrades.

After a huge feast to celebrate their victory, the family leaders and the level 6's had a small meeting.

"So Ais, how did the fight with Revis go?" The golden-haired prum asked.

"My sword broke, but I managed to defeat her after hearing a bell." She responded back with a small smile gracing her lips. This did not go unnoticed by the rest of her familia members.

"Ohhh, I heard the bell too, it got my pumped up!" The short haired Amazonian replied.

"Yes, I believe that was Mr Cranel. I would like to visit him soon, after his injuries have healed, to ask him about it".

"Yea, I heard the bell too. Piss'd me off." Bete responded. To say he was shocked that Bell defeated THAT creature was an understatement. In one hit no less. And then when he walked in on Ais stroking Bell's hair, it was the last straw from him. Who did the kid think he was!

The rest of the familia decided to ignore Bete's last statement. They could clearly see that he was annoyed at the young adventurer. Whereas Ais glared at Bete. He had insulted the boy she cared about too much, and she wouldn't allow him to continue doing so.

"Shut up Bete." The Sword Princess stated with venomous intent. Every person present just stared at the golden-haired girl with their eyes wide open. She was always so passive, so speaking to one of her familia members with such hatred, defending a boy, was eye opening. The boy had changed her. They all knew her attachment to him, but they didn't believe it was to this extent.

Even Bete was taken aback. As Finn was the first one to regain his focus, he knew he had to defuse the situation. Although Bete was clearly in the wrong, Finn needed her to know her loyalty should always lie with her familia and not with adventurers from other familias.

"Ais, lets just calm down. Bete's being an idiot, but you shouldn't hate him for it. Although I like the Mr Cranel, he's not in our familia, and I need to know that you know that your loyalty should be for us over others".

The rest of the familia members just watched this play out. Even Loki was uncertain what to say or do. They had to make sure that Ais knew her loyalty was for them above anyone else, without pushing her away.

"I understand". Was the only response they had gotten out of her. With that, she left.

A couple of days Later.

*Swnnnng* The sword princess was training in the garden of her residence. She had been more quiet than usual, and that's saying something. Although she would still eat with her sisters, she would go out of her way to avoid Bete, which annoyed him even more than he had been. It was been 2 days since she had gone back to the dungeon, although she had been training, she hadn't been back there since they defeated Enyo. The leaders of the familia noticed this and just though they should give her time to calm down.

On the other hand, Ais could only think of the next time she see's Bell. She couldn't wait any longer, and today was the day she was going to visit him in the hospital.

On the way to the hospital.

As Ais walked down the streets of the labyrinth city, she was ignoring all the stares she was getting, truth be told, she was used to them and she didn't care about them anymore. She stopped. She could feel the pair of eyes piercing into her soul. This was no ordinary man, he was the one on top. The King. Ottar.

"Lady Freya would like to see you," were the only words to come out of his mouth. He motioned for her to follow him, which she did.

In Freya's Residence.

She had been here before. A few times actually. She had spared with the King in her quest to get stronger. However, in exchange, she was indebted towards Freya. What would Freya ask of her? To join her familia? To help with a quest? Deep in thought, she realised she was standing outside Freya's room.

"Go in". The Boar ordered her.

As she opened the doors, she was met with a smiling face. Freyas. But the eyes, seemed, angry?

"Hello Sword Princess".

Ais gave a slight bow in response.

"I see you were heading towards the hospital, anyone in particular you would be seeing?" Freya knew Ais had a connection with Bell. The training, her saving him, the lap pillows. All of these extremely annoyed her. It was finally time to ask for 'compensation' for allowing her to train with Ottar.

"I was going to see a friend". Knowing that Ais couldn't lie to her, Freya decided to push on her questioning.

"Would you mind telling me which friend?".

Ais hesitated at first, but eventually said the name. "Bell".

The two ladies stared at each other. Ais had a feeling from a meeting with her, Loki and Freya, that Freya was after the boy, although she hoped she was wrong.

"Ais, I have allowed you to train with Ottar. You have become stronger, no?"

The sword princess nodded.

"Well then, shouldn't I be rewarded for helping someone, who's not only not in my familia, but a member of a rival familia?"

Ais looked at the woman sitting on her throne for a few seconds, waited, then nodded.

"Good". Freya smiled. "From now on, I want you to have nothing to do with Bell.

She felt her heart shatter. She knew what would happen if she declined Freya's proposal. War. She had to respect her wishes and give back a favour which she owed. She didn't want to cause death and destruction to her familia, but she didn't want to let Bell go. All she could let out was a small whimper...

"Why".

"Because that boy is mine. His clear soul belongs to me. I could take him whenever I wanted but am choosing to watch him grow, and letting his soul shine". Freya replied back with a small smile forming on her lips.

These words broke Ais on the inside. The bunny she longed for was going to be stolen by the evil sitting across from her. But Ais knew she had to keep her mouth shut at this moment, although it pained her to do. All she could do is nod back.

After the meeting, she was escorted out of the manor by Ottar. Deep in though and on the verge of tears, she walked along the street back to the Loki residence, but came to a stop. Three figures were staring at her. Their eyes covered in betrayal and pity. Finn, Riveria and Gareth. It was at this moment, she realised that she had been caught.

And that's that, next chapter will start to focus on Bell. Hope you enjoyed reading.