Carrisa

Academy City huh. If there was one good thing she could think of about this city, then it was that it made such powerful and useful technology for the battlefield. Those were the thoughts that Carrisa, member of the British Royal Family and the second of three daughters of Queen Regnant Elizard, thought.

'Shame that even if England makes a deal with this place, they'd only give us downgraded weapons instead.' Like many, Carrisa knew that Academy City kept all the good stuff to themselves. It wasn't something she could blame them for of course, a good dealer kept all the best cards in their hand. So naturally when they gave away their tech, the city made certain it was the type that wouldn't be considered a loss.

Carrisa then smiled though, as she recalled that thanks to a certain battle involving a man who could cause death, England was able to get their hands on numerous Academy City technology that was broken and fell to the ground.

'Shame that it will take a while to study, understand, and then reverse-engineer it, but at least we have something to help improve England's might.' Ever since the battles that have happened, her punishment-while still in effect-is all but lifted. Granted it wasn't as if she could do certain things like she normally could, but at least she had some good amount of freedom.

'Even if I am being observed.' Carrisa then gazed at one of the knights by her, a simple man dressed in regular clothes. While officially he and his men are here to guard her, Carrisa knew that they were also ordered to watch her.

She did try overthrowing the monarchy, and caused a coup. So it's only natural that she was being under strict guard because of her crimes. Frankly, she should be imprisoned with nobody to talk to and rot their as a life sentence. Yet here she is, out in the open and capable of doing whatever she wanted so long as she didn't try harming anybody or running away.

Yes she may not be completely free, but honestly this was so much better than being in a small room everyday with the only thing to look forward to is an emergency mission that required her.

"So then, I hit the next level and-" Hearing a voice, Carrisa turned her head to see an average small boy with another child with a hat and camera walking alongside a dog. The boy having spiky black hair that reminded Carrisa of another boy that had the same hairstyle.

"..." Maybe she could meet the boy again when she has time. It would be interesting to see his reaction, not to mention she had to have a little talk with him involving their engagement. Honestly her mother is ridiculous to ludicrous degrees. How she became a queen, is something she couldn't entirely understand considering that woman's personality.

Whatever the case, Carrisa then checked the time at a nearby clock and saw that she should have a break in a few minutes. She could then do whatever she liked, be it having a drink, relaxing, or whatever she desired.

"Now then," She muttered quietly. "That boy should be living somewhere new, correct." Her intel did tell her this. Something about his old home being destroyed in some explosion of sorts, destroying everything. Well then, time to make a quick visit.

"And that ends that." Wiping his brow, Touya gave a relieved sigh as he finished typing the last bit of his current report on his laptop. Without further ado, he then sent the file back to the company's main server so it will be reviewed and checked.

"Finally." Touya said closing the laptop and putting it away in its case. "That took way longer than I thought. Who knew writing a report on logistics could take so long." Just another thing he had to do as the deal between the city and the company was being made. All that had to be done now was some last minute reports and details and it will be all over.

Then he could invite his friends over to the city where they could have a sweet party. Heck, he might even invite his son and some of the people he met in the city like Sara and Itsuwa. That would be fun.

"Just a shame Shina can't come." His wife is unable to visit at the moment. Having told him on the phone that she would be visiting someone she considered a good friend. A nice woman where the two meet in some yoga class. They must be rather close as Shina spoke fondly of her. "Makes me wonder if I can meet her." Touya mused.

Either way, with his work done Touya then got up to leave the cafe he had been resting in. He had to admit, the coffee here really is nice. Academy City really knew how to make good food. Was it because they constantly tested out different ingredients or formulas? Eh, best not to think too hard on it.

"Instead I should get a snack to go." Somewhere else though, because while this cafe is nice, it didn't really have anything aside from coffee and a few muffins. Touya would rather have something else instead. Like a donut, been a while since he had one.

With that in mind, Touya then left to find a nearby donut shop or some bakery. But once he stepped out, he then saw someone interesting. Or should he say, someone rather important.

"!?" His jaw dropping with his fingers almost slipping off the case that held his laptop. The reason due to the person he's seeing is none other than one of England's three princesses. Carissa herself.

A striking young lady that appears as a woman in her upper 20's with blonde hair which she ties in the back. She wears a red dress composed of bright red leather which gives off an impression of bondage-related clothing, with a skirt that's supported by a wire framework and is able to contract or expanded to an unnaturally large size like an umbrella. Her ensemble is added with red gloves that nearly reaches up to her shoulders, and wears a golden crown.

'Isn't she the one that…' Though the main reason why Touya is shocked isn't just because she's a princess, but also because she's the princess that Touma is apparently engaged to.

"Hm?" Carissa then faced Touya, having felt something odd about him. Strange, she is more than used to having many people stare at her, yet this man felt different from others. Upon getting a good look at him, her eyes widened upon recognition. After all, she saw the file on the boy's family members after all.

Taking a small gulp, Touya wasn't certain what he should do. I mean, he's meeting the very woman where apparently she fell for his son. So, what exactly would be the correct course of action?

"Why hello there sir." Luckily for him, he didn't have to make the first move as instead it was Carissa herself that did it for him. "I see you're looking at me quite interestingly." She then arched her back a little, her chest shaking just a bit causing Touya to turn red.

A rather bold proclamation to.

"W-wh-what?" Touya said a bit shocked stammering a bit. "D-don't be ridiculous!"

"...Hehe." The princess then smirked, as for a moment she felt like she was looking at him for a second. She then made a motion to pass by him while also saying, "Come with me, I'd like to talk."

"...Okay…?" Touya got the distinct feeling she knew who he is, and he would be right. Carissa already did a bit of research on the boy's family members. Only natural since the two are technically engaged. Still, even if their arrangement to marriage is somewhat guaranteed, that didn't mean the princess wanted just the boy's or even her mothers so called approval.

'If anything, getting his parents 'Yes' will be just as fine.' After all, if the boy saw his parents agreeing with her, then his chances of weaseling out of it will be reduced quite well. Plus, it's more than a bonus to get on the good side of the parents.

Carissa then led Touya quite a bit, until eventually the two found themselves in front of a fancy looking limousine. The good father now becoming nervous, not sure what to feel at the sight of being with a princess. Feeling the stares of others directed at him, Touya sweating just a bit.

"Come now." Carissa told him with a smirk, a knight opening the door with the princess and Touya-reluctantly-following inside. Once in though, not only did the door close, but Touya became in awe at how fabulous the interior looked.

'I guess this should be expected though. She is from royalty.' Touya thought as he then sat down while putting on his seat belt. Placing his case on his lap while the princess sat on the opposite side of him. The vehicle soon moving as the two then faced each other in silence for a bit.

Eventually the silence had to be broken, so Touya decided to do it. "So...You and my son, huh?" He then began with the leading topic that involved his son's engagement.

"That's right. And while it was by chance, I noticed you and figured we could talk, so to say." She told him glad he was getting to the point. Much better compared to the boy.

"Right, right." Touya said scratching his chin a bit. He had to admit, this is definitely one of the stranger meetings he had since his time in Academy City. Still, at least now he could talk to the woman that Touma supposedly is engaged to. Should be informal. "I heard that you two met because of a drunk driver, correct?"

"Absolutely." No. If anything, the situation was much different than that lie, but Carissa knew better than to reveal the truth to a commoner man who knew nothing of the magic side. Regular people who learned the magic side usually found themselves in trouble after all. "Your son was very brave, if not a bit clumsy when doing so."

"Clumsy?" Touya raised a brow. "I can't exactly imagine a person can save someone composed."

"Normally, yes." Carissa smiled as she then opened a small little fridge where some bottles were there. She took one out and opened the cap where she then began serving herself and Touya in two pristine glass cups. Once she finished, she gave one of them to Touya who took it.

"But sadly he also ended up groping me when he saved me." Touya was lucky he hadn't started drinking, otherwise he'd have done a spit-take like those on television. That didn't mean he was any less shocked though.

"W-w-what!" He shouted as Carissa mantally laughed. Man did this man have reactions exactly like the boy. The stammering, the flustered face, the notable pitch in his voice. If Touya is a grown up version of the boy, then it would seem the boy will still have these types of reactions even if he's older.

'Plus, I can still cause him trouble for all that crap he puts me through.' She evilly thought, figuring she could make the boy get a lecture from his father. "Of course considering the situation, I fully forgave him for his...rather indecent position." She then faked her victimized voice.

"I-I see. I'm glad you forgave him, you truly are as kind as they say." Kind! Ha! Maybe to the outside world, but in England and those that knew her were fully aware that aside from formal events or those who he respected, she was a far cry from kind. That wasn't to say she's some bully or monster, just that she wasn't the nicest person unlike her sister Villain. Still, if this man considers her kind, then who was she to say otherwise.

"Why thank you sir, and I have to say, it's an honor meeting the father of the boy who saved my life." She says to him taking a sip from her glass cup. "I now see where he gets his manners from."

"Hehehe, well, not to brag and all, but my wife does say Touma takes a bit after me." Especially in the looks department. Carissa could hazard a guess that in a few years the boy will look almost like his father, if a bit more muscular considering the situations he gets himself into. Not that the father himself wasn't any bad though.

'He may not have the looks or muscles...but I can see why his wife chose him.' Carissa's thoughts went to the wife, Shiina. A young woman that had married Touya and she could tell the rather young lady married Touya the same way Carissa is attracted to the boy. Because of the two's personality. 'And I get the feeling Miss Kamijou teases Mr Kamijou just a bit as well.'

At that moment, it was then Carissa's thoughts went to another matter. Particularly, the naming.

Carissa Kamijou.

"..." Instantly a small blush could be seen on her face. Though thanks to her military training and ability to control her emotions, Carissa calmed herself. Tch! To think just thinking of something so stupid would cause this. Next time she met the boy, she should punish him. A few whippings oughta do it.

"Moving along," Carissa then continued. "I was hoping we could talk about your son, and what may or may not happen in the future."

"I understand, thinking about it Shina and I never actually did get to meet you, let aside talk to you properly." After all, the only thing they knew was that Touma was engaged to the woman, and may get married if he chose to. But other than that, nothing. They didn't talk to the queen, or not for long, or to Carissa. So it was actually a good thing they could talk. However…

"As much as I do wish to speak with you, can we wait a few more days. My wife should actually be arriving by then." Yep, while Shiina isn't coming to the party in celebration, she did tell him she'll visit with her friend. Something about getting Touma to meet her daughter or some fun time.

"Ah, you wish to speak to me with your wife, correct." Touya nodded. Carissa took a moment to think about this, and could understand why the father would want his wife to be with him. After all, this engagement did involve their son, so it's only natural both parents came to talk about this.

Shame though, she really wanted to have this talk and get it over with. But then again, the next time she met him she'd be more prepared and would have lines ready when the mother came. So it wasn't necessarily a bad thing either.

"Hm, very well. I suppose it would only be courteous to have both parents when we speak. I'll try to see if I can bring my mother, but she'll likely be busy." Lies. As if she'd bring that crazy woman over. She'd be more likely to humiliate her than actually be of any help.

"That's nice." Touya said not realizing the detailing plans the woman in front of him had. Unfortunately for him, Carissa is his superior in subterge and manipulation. The only good thing about this situation at all is that she wasn't using her methods to cause Touya any harm at all.

"Anyway, um, I don't suppose you could drop me off at my place?" Touya then asked. "Of course if you're busy, then I could totally walk or catch a bus."

"Don't be silly Mr. Kamijou." Carissa says with a smile. "Since I'm the one that took you here, it's only fair if I drove you back. Just tell me the address." He did so, and the limousine soon took him to his apartment. During that time though, Touya and Carissa had some pleasant small talk about their lives, what they do for fun, and a few other things.

Carissa had to admit, it was nice talking to Touya. Guess small things like this were rather enjoyable. Huh, who knew.

Soon enough, the limousine stopped at Touya's current residence as the door opened with Touya getting off. Breathing in the fresh air, he then faced Carissa with a mall smile. "Well, guess this is the end."

"Correct, but I'm certain we'll meet again. I've already got your number, and you mine. If you ever wish to contact me, don't be afraid. After all," She then smirked at him. "It isn't every day someone gets the number of one of England's princesses. Until next time...father." Then like that, the door closed covering her face which had turned slightly red at the mention of the last word.

Even Touya became surprised at what she said. Not that he could do anything about it, as suddenly the vehicle soon left leaving him behind. Once it was gone, Touya then stared at his phone which now held a new contact, Carissa.

"Huh, I'm meeting lots of interesting people." Touya said. He then looked down and noticed something by his leg. A bottle. Picking it up, he then read the label and saw that it is vintage wine. The very good kind.

Carissa always played her cards right.

And Touya meets the fans favorite battle princess. The next time they meet should be fun, especially if the queen were to somehow get involved. Let's also not forget the induction of Shiina. Either way, looks like Touya is finally realizing just how many interesting people are in the city. Both the good, the strange, and sometimes the weird. Until next time.

Also: I've been getting some questions about the story and if it's related to A Certain Infinite Possibility, and yes, it is. But consider it an alternative world spin-off. It will have no 'real' impact on the main story. Still, some things are slightly involved with it.