So here's the second chapter I wrote with in this week! Like I said in the last chap, there are some headcanons. Again, if you guys want like a whole list let me know and I'll try to get it on here for all of you to see. I wrote a lot in this chapter, like 20pgs. Man, did it take forever. So once again, I guess this one is for you guys. I hope you guys like it. Anyways...on with the story.
Summary: I'm just a normal girl living a normal life. Right? That is until my twenty-fourth year where I landed straight into the world of The Seven Deadly Sins, ten years before the series begain! Now ten years have pass and we're doing our best to play keep away with the Holy Knight, me trying to stop King from killing Ban-oh did I mention the scales growing out my body?!
Paring: KingxDiana(onside), EchoxKing(oneside), BanxElaine, MeliodasxDiana(onside), ElizabethxMeliodas, KingxEchoxDiana(love triangle), and finally DianaxHauser and KingxEcho
Chapter 4: Witching Hour
One month later and we were finally near the village. Actually, it wasn't really a month because when we last stopped it was almost two weeks from the twenty-third of September. (The ninth if anyone was wondering.) Right now, it's about the...I took out my phone to see that it was the fifth of October. So yeah...it was about three weeks to get to the village. Which was an hour walk away! So, yay village! King looks better now, getting more hours of sleep. Of course, he has been stealing my phone to listen to 'Lost Boy' over and over. And he wonders why I started calling him Peter Pan or any name that circles around it. Not Hook though. Only villains do that. (And let it be known that he will also refuses to talk or even look at me after I called him Tinkerbell. Have to get my revenge somehow.)
Anyways, just to appease the lil'shit from his pouting, I made him a playlist on YouTube. So far it only has about five songs on it. Songs that we both notice that calmed him down enough for him to sleep. Though I have to state one thing and one thing only! 'Thousand years' is my couple song and not King's. So what if I didn't have a significant other! Diana's not his either and it's my ace in my sleeve for babysitting. So, it's my song and I will fight him. Meet me in the pit Fairy King.
"My, what a scary face."
I flinched and swung my head at King, who for once was walking with me. "Yeah well...your face is uh...is you face! Uh scary I mean."
King just laughed.
Well...I scowled at him and kicked him in the leg. I giggled as he yelped and jumped away from me. He growled at me and I ran for it, laugher bubbling from my chest. We ran around the path in zig-zags until my body locked up in fear. My body was completely ready to shut down that I didn't even notice King coming at full speed. Both of us let out an oof as the weight and speed caused us to hit the ground. Thankfully he rolled off before I could fully get squash. Don't let his true form fool you, he's quite heavy for a little guy.
"Echo? What happen?" The amber-brown eyed male asked using his elbows to push his upper body up.
My body was completely tense on the ground as I stared into the distance. "I-I don't know...something feels just wrong."
King frown at me in confusion before he closed his eyes. The sound of an angry buzzing bee echoed around us as his eyes snapped open to glare at the direction in front of us. I look from him to the direction he glared at and back to him again, worried. I'm scared, he's angry and the air around us does not give out a happy-go-lucky feel to it. Taking a deep breathe, I slowly stood up. Something was out there and it was not going to be good.
"I have a bad feeling about this..."
Okay, in scary movie only idiots walk in the direction of where the danger was the strongest because they want something to prove. Like idiots. So, the big question to ask is why the fuck are we walking towards it. I stared at disbelief at my orange-brown hair companion as he trudged forth. Oh man he's going to get us killed right? He so is, isn't he? I just know it. But I'm the bigger idiot for following him, aren't I?
"So...um why are we going toward the uh you know." I had both hands curled up to my chest, so I slightly raised my right hand and waved it up and down. "Uh the thingy. You know-know the um bad feeling place."
"The bad feeling place?"
"Don't make fun of me. You know I'm bad at talking."
"Excuses, excuses."
"Jerk."
I pouted at him as I grabbed the back of his leafy green shirt. He just tossed me a smirk and continue to walk. Through the gates of the village, a harsh shiver ran down and up my spine. Swallowing in fear and licking my lips nervously, I looked around. And let me tell you...it was a motherfucking ghost town. Like the one in cartoons. Dark, grey and foggy. Houses looked old and run down. Some looked so ready to fall apart with just one touch. The air felt like I could have an asthma attack at any time with how moldy and wet it was. It didn't smell all that great ether. Looks like this was a cows' shitting ground.
Twitching at the sound of a ball hit a wall over and over, I let out a whine. Okay that was creepy. Can we go? King quickly changed direction of the sound. Oh, of course let us walk in the direction of the creepy echoing sound. Fuck...I hate my fucking life. You wanna know why? Because this asshole grabbed my hand and refuse to let go as the sounds get louder. Oh my gods, we're gonna die. This is it! I can already feel my body turn to ice. Good bye cruel world! Let it be known that I tried to keep King out of trouble, that the idea of cheating at poker for money was all King's idea and that I-
"Oh look, it's just a kid." King's deadpan voice interrupted my thought progress. "How terrifying."
I shot him a nasty look and looked over his shoulder (no I didn't have to tippy toe to see, shut up) to see a little blonde hair girl bouncing her ball. Her hair was a dull blonde color that went up to her chest, her white dress had more grey to it than white and was mattered at the bottom. Her skin seems bland as if she was badly drawn and colored. Her green eyes also seemed to be lifeless, empty, dull and looked like she hasn't had sleep in months. Looks like she and ol'pain in the ass can relate. (Yeah, I'm looking at you King.)
"Excuse me? Young miss?" King gently called out to her, try not to spook her. (With this atmosphere? I don't believe it.) "Can you tell us where we can find an adult around here?"
She slowly turns to look at us with this intense feeling in her eyes. "You shouldn't be here. Leave."
"E-eh?" I shrank back with an awkward smile on my face. "Wh-what do you me-"
"Leave. Now. It's not safe for new comers." She snarled, clutching her ball tightly.
King and I shared a look feeling unsettled. What the hell?
"Oh my. You have to excuse her; new people unsettle her I'm afraid."
Both of us whipped around to see the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I let out another whine, this time way different from the last one. Oh god. Her long, long red hair bounced with each step she took to us. She wore a white tight-fitting dress that fell below her shoulders, showing off a tasteful amount of cleavage (oh gods) and slit from just a little below her hip. Blue jewels at her shoulders and right hip as if they were the only things keeping the dress together. Skin a creamy color that was begging to be touch as she batted her gorgeous purple eyes at us. (Is it hot in here or is it me?)
Eek! Something hit me!
At the clearing at someone's throat next me had me frozen with an awkward smile on my face. Looking at the corner of my eye, King was glowering at me. Uh what did I do? Inching a bit away from him, I looked back at the gorgeous woman to greet her. Sadly, when I opened my mouth, nothing came out. I was render mute. Again. Letting out a sad sigh, I looked back at King with pleading eyes. He rolled his eyes with an angry huff.
"Hello." He greeted with a fierce scowl clutching Chastiefol tightly in his hands.
"Well hello!" She greeted with a beautiful smile. "And welcome new comers! I am Ronda, the village's inn keeper. You are?"
"Echo and King." He grunted displease. I elbow him in the ribs. "I mean hi it's nice to meet you lady Ronda."
Oh, that little shithead.
"Ella it's late, shouldn't you be heading home now?" Ronda ask the little girl with a bright smile.
Oh, she's just lovely.
Jab to the ribs. Ugh...
"Yes Miss." The little girl looked away with fear in her eyes, nodded and ran off. "Good bye."
Watching her scurry off into the fog, King and I shared another unsettled look. Together we turned to look at the gentle face Ronda and I let out another sigh. Wow she's pretty. Is she single? Eek! Jab to the ribs again. Goddamnit King! I sent him a glare, only for him to glare back.
"Well it's getting late and I bet you two are tired. How about you two follow me to my Inn and stay there until you have to leave?" She batted her eyes at us, causing me to nod eagerly and for the guy next to me to huff. "What do you say? I'll even throw in a free meal."
"No tha-" King started before I cut in with a loud, "Yes!"
"Echo!" He pulled me closer with a scold. "We don't have money for a night in the Inn."
"Oh..." I mumbled as my neck and face started to heat up. "Sorry."
Ronda toss her head back with a laugh. So beautiful. "Don't worry about it! Just do me a couple favors, little odd jobs as payment and we'll call it even, kay. Come on, free meals and warm place to stay? What do you say?"
King and I shared a look. Me with excitement written all over my face and his with 'completely done' written on it. He let out a sigh and his shoulders slumped down, waving his right hand in the air. As if he was saying go for it. I fist pumped the air.
Victory!
"Thank you for the meal!" King and I said.
Could he sound more dead in side?
"Thank you for joining me!" She gushed, clapping her hands together. "Now why don't you guys go get ready for bed. It's best to start a new day bright and early."
I protest wanting to help her clean up but she just shook her head gently and sent me off with my amber-brown eyed partner. Pouting to myself, I silently follow her demands. The Fairy King in front of me, who was quiet throughout dinner, tilt his head to look at me indifferently and stormed up the stairs. I looked after him weirdly before letting out a tired sigh and followed in a slower pace. Well this is going to be awkward...
And awkward it was. The next fifty minutes getting ready for bed was sent in pure awkward silences. (Oh my Loki, hot water baths! Yessss!) Luckily, we have two different rooms to sleep. Rubbing my hair dry, I bide the pissy orange-brown boy good night and headed to my room. Only to be stopped by a strong grip on my borrowed orange pj sweater. I looked over to see a flushed, pouting fairy hold me captive. Ugh what now, I tired.
"Sleep with me." King demanded.
I tilt my head tiredly. "Eh?"
"Sleep with me." He repeated with a scowl. "I don't trust that woman. It'll be safer if we stick together in the same room. That way she can't get us of guard."
I just shrugged and walked into his room. As much as having my own room and bed sounds, I rather stick together just in case for his night terrors. I have his lullaby's-I mean his calming music on my phone after all. Tossing my junk to the side, I sat on his bed and started to comb my hair. The taller boy tilts his head before coming to join me on the bed where he took the comb from me. He combed my long hair back before quickly braiding it like I always do after my stream baths. I let out a happy sigh before thanking him and getting under the covers, closing my eyes as soon as my head hit the pillow form of Chastiefol. Half of sleep, I heard the covers rustling as he joined me. (This wasn't the first time we slept this close to each other.)
Two hours later I woke up to the bed jiggling as if someone was jumping on it. Opening my eye slowly and blinking the sleep away, I looked over to see King tossing about. Night terrors. Getting out of bed, I went in search for my cell in the dark. I screamed internally as I stubbed my foot against the drawer on myside of the bed. Stumbling about, I let out a small coo as I finally found my cell. Quickly as I could, I played his list and climbed into bed again. Soon I wrapped my arms gently around him and pulled him close, placing my chin on his head. It took at least three songs before he calmed down and fell back into a deep sleep.
"Good night Harlequin."
October Six, Day One
"Good Morning!"
We looked up to see Ronda greet us. I felt excitement bubble up in me at the sight of her. She looks so prefect. Like a goddess. I heard a huff next me and felt a tug. I rolled my eyes fondly let myself be manhandled like a stuff animal. I don't know what was up with King but whatever. It was our first day here and I really want to make a good impression on Ronda. I don't know why but I just have to. I could just feel the itch clawing itself into my body.
"Hungry?" She asked with a wide smile.
"Starving." I gasp out, body feeling warm.
The beautiful red head giggled and swayed to the Kitchen. "Good! I made eggs with potatoes, some ham, bacon and sausages for breakfast."
From the corner of my eye, King had the look of disgusts. That's right, King was not that big of meat. I've seen him nibble on a little bit sometimes when we were able to get some. Never a lot though, he rather just devours the fruit we have or find. Though if we have some money for cheese, he will fight you and end you for it. Like that one time we were at this famer market and he fought with this old grandma for the last cheese being sold. It was not only a vicious battle but a hilarious one as well. Oh, and he won that battle by the way.
"So, I was thinking that maybe as your payment King can help fix the roof of the Inn and you can help me clean the inside?" She asked with a cute pose.
Oh, there goes my heart.
Me and my traveling partner nodded at each other in agreement. With a smile, we gave her a thumbs up. "You got it!"
This is going to be exciting!
October Seven, Day Two
As I walked through the town with a bucket filled with water, I watched as very little people walk out of their homes. Not a many would wonder out to mingle with the public and those that do look so close to death. As if someone was stealing energy from them, slowly eating at their will to live. Even the children look so dead inside. It was horrible. I felt a shiver go down my back. Maybe I should bring this up to King before we go to bed? After all he has be on the edge ever since we got in seeing distance of this village. It's probably for the best. If something is going on with this town then shouldn't we find a way to end it? Or is that just me being stupid? I really need to talk to King.
As I got closer to the Inn, I looked up to see my favorite person working hard on the roof. I watched as he stopped to pull his shirt up to wipe the sweat off his face. Then to my surprise, he took it off and went back to hammering. It really took me by surprise when he mentioned that he had worked on repairing roof tops back when he worked for the Kingdom of Liones. Something about stupid drunk teammate (Ban and the Captain apparently) wanting to have a fighting match. So, he got use to fixing the damages they made and couldn't wait for them to recover from vomiting their guts out. That story got a snort out of me, especially when he mentions the part of the victim kicked Ban in-between the pants.
"Harlequin..." Warmth and fondness wormed its way from my heart throughout my whole body.
I tilted my head then jogged into the building with a bright idea. As I entered the kitchen, I place the bucket on the counter, grabbed the pitcher of lemonade and then I looked for a cup to pour it in. After that, I placed it on a tray and walked out trying not to drop it. Its heavy okay! Once outside, I could see King wiping his face again.
"Hey Kingy! You working hard?" I called out with a grin. "Or hardly working?"
He looked over towards me with a surprise and grinned. "Really?"
"Them fans wanna know! If the great King Harlequin of the Bear Sloth is really a hard worker." I looked down at the tray in my hands then looks back at him with a tilt of my head. "Thirsty? I brought you something to drink."
He shot me a quick nod before jumping off the roof top. Which cause me to have a small heart attack. He let out a laugh as he caught sight of my face. I just glared and walked away towards the table that was placed outside. Pouting, I handed him the drink I got for him.
"Jerk face."
"Brat."
"Big ears."
"Little girl.'
"I'M NOT LITTLE OLD MAN!"
"I'M NOT OLD!"
We glared at each other before my lips twitched. Then we were throwing our heads back in laughter. This was great. When was the last time we just hanged out without fear of being hunted down? When was the last time we were just us? Has it really been eight months since that day when I caught King off with a song about asking for some chic's name? I looked at King and smiled at him fondly. He caught my gaze and teasing me by scrunched his nose at me. This was nice. Soon a loud wail through our peaceful aura. We jumped up in fear and shock.
With a quick glance, we took off to the scream. King flicked his hand forward summoning his shirt and Chastiefol. As soon as we reached the area of disturbance, he had his shirt on and Chastiefol, in spear form, in his hand. There, surrounded by a large crowd was a blonde girl holding another smaller, blonde girl. King tensed up beside me once we caught sight of the child. It was Ella. It was Ella and she wasn't breathing. Oh no...
"She did this! That red head bitch did this! All of this!" The older girl screamed at everyone. "And you let her!"
"Elaine..." King whispered taking a step back, before flying back to the Inn.
I look back at the scene before taking off after my fairy. By the time I caught up to him, he was face down in bed and sobbing. Taking a seat next to him, I just watched in silence. Taking a deep breath, I lay next to him curled up by his side. I want to say that I understand how he feels but I can't because I don't. I never truly lost anyone before. Not like he has...but it does pains me to see him like this. So, I do what I do best. Play his favorite songs and be there for him as best as I can. After all...we only have each other.
October Eight, Day Three
Today was not as great as the other days. For one King refuse to leave the room, the people were close to rioting against the Inn and I felt weird. Like I wasn't myself. After all, when do I go girl crazy? I mean this morning all I cared was making King happy before I ran into Ronda. Next thing I know is that I'm following her to her room without a single thought of King. That wasn't me! Since when have I ever put someone over my orange-brown haired friend? Never! King has always come first...so why?
"Echo?"
I jolted out of my thoughts to see Ronda look at me through her eyelashes. Oh...hello gorgeous. She swayed as she walked towards me with a book in her hands. I squirmed a little in my seat which happened to be her bed. (Well crap. I'm dead.) She sat very close next to me and lend into my personal bubble. I could feel the heat radiating off her fair skin. I rubbed my legs together as my eye fell to her lips then lower.
"Echo, you know why I brought you here?" She asked, tone low and soft. Her chest moving up and down faster as if she was panting for air. "I wanna show you something."
I lend away feeling boy both over heated and uncomfortable. "Oh? Um okay?"
Why was my body feeling with way? Oh, she smells so good. Like roses. Why did she smell like roses? Roses hurt my nose sometimes. They're not even my favorite flower. I mean getting roses seems romantic but not all girl want the same thing. They want something special, like that one-time King gave me a pink lily pad flower. It had a frog in it that wanted to say hi by the way. Never hear King laugh so hard.
"This book is a very special book that I want you to have. You seem so very special Echo." I looked up at her quickly remembering that Ronda was talking to me. Oops. "I want to learn with you Echo. You and your friend."
I felt weird again. Like as if I wanted to roll over and let her do what she wants to me. Why? I don't know...oh her eyes are glowing. As well as the choker on her neck. How long has she had that? Why was the ruby on it glowing? She lends even more closer as if she was going to kiss me. My body trembled slightly as my eyes close.
I felt air become warmer as the orange-brown hair boy scooted closer to me. I felt him lay his head against my shoulder...
Harlequin! I jolt back and jumped out of bed with her book in my hands. "Oh well look at the time! I have to go! Much cleaning to do and water can't get itself."
I race out of the room as if the Devil was after me, not even looking back at the woman I left behind.
Once outside and far away from the Inn, I let myself relax. What was that? What the hell was that?! I was going to kiss a stranger! I shook my head and held the book tighter to my chest. My head hurrrts. An almost dead tree caught my eye and with a sigh I walked towards it. I slide down the trunk and looked at the sky that was turning pink and orange. It was almost night time. Dinner might be on the table soon. Well that's going to be embarrassing. With me running away, Ronda trying to kiss me and King already having this huge dislike for our host. Oh, that's going to be a nightmare.
"You!"
"Eek!"
I looked over to see the blonde girl from yesterday. She looked so angry and full of hatred. It was scary. I scrambled back into the tree trying to get away as she got closer to me. Was she going to hit me? I don't wanna be punch! I'm not a fighter!
"So, you and your friends planning to cast another spell on this town." She hissed eyes narrowing. "I won't let you."
I felt unadulterated fear as she pulled out a dagger. "W-what you talking about!?"
"Don't play dumb with me monster!" She screamed.
"Who's playing!?" I yelled back holding the book in my face. "Go away crazy lady."
"You have the book!"
"She gave it to me!"
"What?"
"Well she didn't really give it to me, I kinda took it as I ran away but with good reason! She was gonna kiss me! Or at least it felt like she was." I spit out, breathing roughly. "Then King popped into my head and I was like 'oh no! I can't kiss her. King hates her!' Well not hate to be exactly..."
I tilted my head in thought.
"Okay...maybe he does hates her. He does never let her get close to me when we'll all in the same room together."
I looked up at the girl with a sheepish smile. Oh, she looks so done with me. What is it with people in this world looking so fed up with me? It's not nice!
"So, let me get this straight...you're not working for that blasted witch, you ran, leaving your friend with a soul eating parasite?"
"Crazy girl say what?!"
We both looked at each other for a second before I shot up. I stumbled trying to get my footing and race to the Inn with blondie following me. I could feel my heart pounding in my rib cage, my lungs aching for air as I push myself. What the fuck?! Ronda was a soul eating witch?! Somehow the last three days make total sense. I've never been boy or girl crazy. I never wanted to throw myself at anyone before. So why her? Because she was a motherfucking witch! That bitch! No wonder King didn't trust her! And I felt him with her! I swear if she lays one finger on him...
"Echo, welcome back."
Oh, that bitch.
"Get your filthy paws off him you damn dirty ape." I hissed glaring at the hand she had on his shoulder.
A rattle and buzz filled the air.
She giggled at me as she brushed her glowing red hand up and down his arm carelessly. The arm that belong to a still King. His back was to me and ears were pointy which set me on edge. Chastiefol held tightly in his grip. The last time he had elf ears he looked ready to rip my throat out. Well shit. Manic pixie was back and Miss. Soul Eater was in control.
"Shit." The girl behind me cursed. "He's a pixie. Aren't they magically powerful?"
"Fairy." I snapped at her without taking my eyes off him. "And yes...specially when they happen to be King."
"King?!" She freaked, taking a step back.
"Ah yes. Imagine my surprise when I felt the power of the Fairy King walk into this little village." Ronda purred wrapping her arms around him. The snake rattle sound louder. Well she's dead. "And a member of the Deadly Sins."
A wanted poster appeared in the air next to them.
"Though he looks nothing like his picture but he looks way better in this form." She kissed his cheek. "Don't you think?"
"Fuck off!" I snarled.
"You know I thought the easy way to get him in my grasp was to use you, especially when you have yet to awaken you powers little hatchling. So weak and eager to please. How could I resist? Though this little thing refused to let me near...that is until today."
She let out a crackle.
"He must have seen you enter my bedroom and got protective. He confronted me not even a minutes after you ran out. All fierce and really to fight. Just to protect you." Her eyes gleamed in madness. "And now he's going to attack the one person he sought out to protect. King be a dear and kill them for me?"
My orange-brown haired friend shot into the air and whirl around to face us. As gasps escaped me as my brown eyes met black eyes. Like really black. Anyone remember that harry potter movie with the blue pixies? Sharp teeth, pointy ears, needle fingers and eyeballs pitch black? Yeah that what King looked like. Not pretty right?
"When I give the signal, run." I whispered to the girl behind me. King bared his teeth and shot for us. "Run!"
I took off for the stair and blondie took off for the kitchen. The manic fairy paused looking between us before deciding that I was a better prey. I shrieked as I ran up the stairs trying to take two at the time. I grabbed a vase that was on a small table at was on top of the stair with a hand that wasn't hold the book and swung it into King's face. He let out a squeal and fell back clutching to his face. I didn't wait to see if he was okay even if I wanted too. Almost sliding down the hall, I ran into the room King and I were sharing.
Quickly as I could, I slammed the door close and looked it. Looking around a thought hit me. Spotting my phone, I made a grab for it just as something slammed against the door. Let out a choking gasp I ran into the closet. I need time! I flinched as the male I was running from broke the door open. Crap!
"Echo..." He cooed in this echoing tone. Almost as if he was talking under water. "Come out, come out where you are. I just want to play. Chastiefol Form Five: Increase."
Oh, that's creepy.
Shing
"Not under the bed I see."
My breath come out in harsh pants. Flinching as things shattered one by one in his search for me. Then out of nowhere small kunai like spears attack the closet I was in. I let out a high pitch shriek and dropped down as they stabbed around me. Oh gods he almost got me. I slid my knees closer to my chest, trembling in terror of the thought of becoming a human pincushion. Slowly with a shaking hand I ran it through my hair only to notice that a good chunk of it was missing. He chopped my hair off! That bastard!
"Found you."
The door swung open causing me to scream and kick out. King doubled over with a cry clutching his nuts in pain. Without thinking twice, I kicked him again in the face. When he was down, I quickly got up, grabbed my missing hair and ran. Before I reached the door, he grabbed my ankle. I hit the ground on my side with a grunt. He used my leg to pulled me closer and climb on top of me, the spears surround him from above. Struggling to break free, I slam my phone into his face.
"Harlequin!" I cried out in fear of hurting him and of him killing me. "No!"
Then a familiar song filled the air of the pitch-black room.
Day Nine, Day Four
King froze as 'Lost boy' ringed out in the dark room. I stared at him wary that he would attack again but he didn't. He tilts his head and lend down closer to hear. Putting presser on my hip, where he was sitting and arms, where he was hold down. Even the buzzing that had been following us had calm down at the start of the song.
"Harlequin..." I panted, tired. "Please...calm down. It's me...Echo."
Hey if this worked for Sailor Moon then it could work for me. (I hope.)
"Echo?" He muttered looking from the phone to me.
"Hey big guy." I whispered, watching as the black in his eyes fade away. "How's my favorite Neverland Lost boy?"
He pulled back and shook his head as if come out of a dream. "Wh-what happ-Ronda! That bitch! She-"
I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer. I held him tightly as tears escaped the corners of my eyes. He held me just as tight. Even though I didn't want to let go, I pulled away with a shudder breath and looked at him firmly. He's beautiful amber-brown eyes looked at me in worry.
"That soul eating bitch was trying to bewitch me, killing this town and she touched you." I stated grabbing my missing braid and pulling out the hair band out. I place it on my wrist before pushing him off. "She has to die."
He nodded slowly and helped me up. We hugged each other again and ran back down stairs. Once we got to the ground floor, we heard a ruckus in the kitchen. Chasing after the song we saw the blonde-haired girl with a large kitchen knife in her side face off with Ronda. A Ronda who had her back to us and was only focusing on her. Pushing Harlequin behind me, I looked around to see the stove still on and an extremely hot pan on it. Quietly I inched for it. Once my hand was wrapped around the handle, I swung it as hard as I could at her head. The red headed woman let out a screech as it caught her from the corner of her eye to the back of her head.
"Chastiefol Form One: Bumblebee!" The Fairy King growled as he jumped in.
The girl pulled knife out her and rammed it down the enemy's shoulder. "This is for my baby sister!"
The purple eyed witch let out a yell before swinging her arm out in anger. Power burst out from her hand causing us to hit the wall in pain. Oh, fucken hell.
"Rursus ignis hostes mei." She growled as fire danced in her hands.
"Oh that's not good." I gasped out in pain.
"You think?" The other two snapped.
"Uh rude."
I let out a yelp as Ronda tossed us her fire ball at us. I watched as the wooden wall lit up in flame. Not good, not good! Danger, danger Miss Robinson! Oh fuck, we're gonna die. Harlequin pulled me away behind him as another fire ball came to close for comfort. I grasp his hooded shirt as his ear pulled back like an angry cat and hissed viciously at the monster in front of us.
"I will not let you win you little shits!" Ronda snarled taking off into the air from the burning building.
She can fly?
"Oh yeah, how about a little Fight fire with fire?" King flared up in anger.
We gave chase to the wicked witch as Chastiefol striking out from above. We watched as the knives and monster dance around each other. One trying to kill and the other trying to escape. Well as least Chastiefol is get in some good shots. That's right! Cut her up into tiny fucking little pieces!
"That's it I had enough!" She screamed raising her hand into the sky. Her figure shadowed by standing back against the bright harvest moon. "Intus animae meae in devorationem vocat civitatem dare imperium!"
Her hand started to glow a blackish purple color as souls flew to her. I looked around to see people who apond hearing the comostion came outside fall to the ground. Nauseously, I watch as every man, woman, and child dried up husk shriveled and cave into itself. I think I'm gonna throw up...
"Chastiefol Form Eight: Pollen Garden!" King yelled.
Chastiefol quickly came to our aid and formed a barrier around the three of us. King let out a grunt as he fell to one knee, I let an oof falling to my butt and the mysterious blonde fell to her knees, clutching her slowly healing wounded side. We were exhausted from running around and having our hearts in our throats.
"Is she using the souls to power up? Can she do that?" I asked in slight panic. "Seriously can she?!"
King looked at me with a tired shrug. "Apparently."
"Fuck."
"Took the words right out of my mouth."
"Hey!" We looked over at the third person. "Can it you two. We need to take her down. Not stupid comments about one's day."
I gave her a look and gestering to the woman in the air wildly. As if to say 'please be my guest'. King snickered tiredly. She rolled her green eyes that looked so much like her baby sister at me. Her eyes then zero down at my feet.
"The book." She awed.
"What?"
"The book! You still have the book! We can use that." She exclamied pointing where my feet lay. "There must be a spell to help us!"
My jaw dropped then i scrambled to flip the damn book open. King and the girl crowded around me as we when through the book. We skim through each page until we found one spell that could help us.
"Holy Arrow." I read out loud. "I-it has the power to um...uh...The p-power-the power to-"
"It has the power to not only to distroy a monster but to purefy tainted souls that was consumed by said monster." The girl cut in when I couldn't get my tongue to work. "Basicly we need this to completely shut her down. Free the souls that she taking and ending her reign of evil forever!"
Ending her reign of evil?
"Okay...so who's gonna do it?" King asked eyeing her. "Because I can't, seeing as I'm putting all my energy and magic into Chastiefol."
He pointed up at the barrier around us. Outside Ronda was shooting as many spells as she could at the green see-through wall, trying to break through. Looking back at my fairy friend, I could see that the black bag that were disappearing the last couple of days returning with vengeances. His light tanned skin was back to being pale as bone and clammy. My heart when out to him. Then I turned to blondie.
"Hey don't look at me. I don't have any magic." The girl cried out holding her hands up in protest. "Besides didn't she say that you have magic?"
"What?!" I looked at her in distress.
King snapped his fingers as if he was remembering something. "Oh course! Remember when we were at the castle then just a yard away from the Fairy King's Forest? That must have been you! Cause I know I wasn't using my magic for it."
"What?!"
"Or the time you use magic on that blond hair guy five months ago to make his go on fire."
"I don't remember that!"
"Echo!" He grabbed my arms and slightly shook me. His amber-brown eyes glowing with glee. "You can do this!"
"I can?!" I asked looking wide eye into his.
"I know you can." He smiled brightly at me. "I believe in you, Echo."
Oh no, my heart.
"Okay." I squeaked out, face burning.
"That's my girl." He whooped, getting up and taking left. "Okay here's the plan. I'm gonna drop the barrier, we gonna distract her and you, Echo, are going to hit her with your best shot!"
"But how am I gonna do that? I don't know magic! I don't know Latin!" I exclaimed, get up and throwing my hands up. "How am I gonna do this?!"
The girl smacked my back with a grin and taking right. "Just do what feels right lover girl!"
I started at her running figure, right eye twitching. Who does she think she is? Spock Prime? 'Do what feels right'. Pinche Loca! Taking a deep breath, I shook my head and looked over at a determined King. He shot me a smile and took off into the air. With a flick of his hand the barrier came down.
"Alright let's go! Bumblebee!" He shouted throwing his now Chastiefol spear with all his might.
Blondie grabbed a small boulder and pitched it in the air. "Eat dirt bitch!"
Okay, do what feels right. I can do that. I close my eyes to help me block out the background noise of them fighting. Do what feels right. Everything that I somehow do has always been based on an anime or show that I've watched over the years. Breaking King out of his trance with music, like Sailor Moon with Prince Darien, dancing as a wannabe ballerina to get Kin's attention, clips from Princess Tutu, and punching that one blonde chick hard enough to knock a tooth out, a scene from Rise of the Guardians. I can do this! I have the power of God and anime on my side!
I bend my body as if I was bowling, feeling the warmth in my right hand. With a snap of my fingers, I raise my body up and pulled my arm back as if I was holding a drawn bow. The pinkish-white light soon then formed a bright arrow. I like my lips nervously. I was going to pull a Kagome.
"King! Blondie! Fall back." I shouted. I took a deep breath and release the shining arrow. "Take this you bitch! Holy Arrow!"
I could feel the power rip itself from my body as it flew to the demon in the sky. Watched as it pierced the red headed creature in the diaphragm. Listen to the wail as it went deeper into her body. The acidy taste in my mouth as the knowledge that I just took a life. Even if that thing wasn't human. The glow of the arrow shone to brightly for us to not cover our eyes. Then it dimmed lightly enough for us to see what happen.
Soul. Souls everywhere.
"Holy shit..." I whispered in awe, taking in the sight of free spirts flying around with glee.
"Echo!" I looked over to see a happy King run at me. "You did it! I knew it!"
I let out a gasp as he tackled me into a hug and spun me around. I let out a shaky laugh as I hugged him back. Fuck. Fuck we won...we fucking won!
"Big sister!"
We looked over to see a happily crying blonde hug her ghostly sister Ella. I heard a sniffle and looked up to see King crying. Oh no, not again. He let out a wail about how beautiful the reunion between sisters warmed his heart. Oh my big cry baby of a friend. Blondie looked over at us and wave. I waved back sheepishly as I patted King's back.
Oh...the sun's up now. Happy birthday to me.
I looked at the now burned down village, feeling too tired and empty inside with King and Blondie standing at both of my sides. We spent all morning helping lost souls find their families so they could move on. It was tiring but worth it to see happy tear and joyful smiles. The saddest thing of all that though, was seeing Blondie finally say good bye to her baby sister. I wiped my eyes dry as I held the witch's book in my hands. Slowly shaking my head as a shiver went down my back. I can't believe I let myself get caught in something so stupid. This was all my fault...
"Hey, hey it's okay Echo." King whispered in my ear as he held me tightly. "You're not the only one she got."
"Harlequin..." I trembled in his arms feeling cold. "If I didn't get so caught up in her spell...you wouldn't have-"
"Shhhh...Echo it's okay. It's okay. It's not your fault. I let my guard down when I knew I shouldn't." He ran his hand through my now short, choppy hair.
"You should have left me behind." I sadly thought out loud, a shuddered sigh escaped me.
"Never." He stated firmly. He looked at me with soft but firm amber brown eyes and held his hand out to me. "After all, we only got each other, right?"
I looked up at him, wide eyes and tired. I gripped his hand with a nod and let him drag me into another hug. "Yeah...each other."
Keeping one arm around my shoulder, he led all of us away. "Yeah...and it's always going to be like that."
"Well that's cute and all..." An amused voice cuts in. "But I think it's time for me to leave."
"Eh?" I cried out in shock. "What really? Where too?"
She shrugs.
"Why not come with us." King asked with a tired shrug. "At least until we reach the next town?"
"Yeah!" I agreed, hands curled up to my chest with excitement.
"I don't know..."
"Come on it'll be fun!" I said. Then I did a small shoulder dance. "Plus...it's my birthday!"
"Wait what?" King asked in shock.
"Please blondie! We have a map! Or at least we had a map...We left that back in the room...with the rest of our stuff. And my phone...and my glasses..." I said before gasping and slapping my left hand against my cheek feeling small bumps. Man, am I getting a rash? "Ouch! That hurrrts! Did I cut myself? Oh no my glasses! My phone!"
"Is she always like this?" Blondie asked as I wailed about our lost stuff.
"You get use to it." He replies with a smirk. He grabbed me and reached into his pockets (He has pockets? What the heck?) and pulled out my glasses in one hand, phone the other. "I picked them up before we went down stairs. Your welcome."
Oh that smug little shit!
I threw myself at him with glee. "Thank you!"
"So how about it?" King smirked at the other girl as he patted my head like a dog. "You joining us?"
"Well...it is her birthday." She teased. "I guess I could join. At least until the next town."
"Yes!" I screamed with joy. "Another whirlwind adventure for Echo, King and Blondie!"
She rolled her eyes with a grin. "It's Alicia. My name is Alicia."
I let out a crackle and threw my arms in the arms the air. "Another whirlwind adventure for Echo, King and Alicia."
This was going to be great!
"Hey wait a minute! What do you mean it's your birthday!?" King exclaimed.
Oh dear...
Gah that was a lot! Man, I hope you guys love it. It was very difficult to get all my thoughts into this. I hope the fighting scene was alright. Sorry if it wasn't that great. I tried ya know? Anyways! I hoped you guys liked it, if you did, please don't hesitant to comment. Even to say that you like it, it was okay or to give me some pointers. You can even leave ideas you might wanna see. Once again! No flames! Please!