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Chapter 7: Arrival Of The Princess
"What are you doing?" A talking sword questions looking metaphorically at its wielder. Yuudai puts a finger to his lips at the edge of his master's bed. "Not much of an answer."
Yuudai shoots a glare at the sword. "Shut up before I get caught." He orders quietly, but making it sound threatening.
"Fine. At least tell me why." The sword reasons.
Yuudai sighs crouching by the bed. He reaches under grabbing a metal chain. He slowly pulls it out trying to make any noise. He shows it to the sword.
"This girl is kinda freaky. I thought you were trying to get in bed with her at first." Derflinger admits.
The black haired teen rolls his eyes moving towards the window. He then opens the window. He holds the chain out and drops it. Yuudai smirks while closing the window.
"What purpose was there to doing that?" It asks watching Yuudai take his usual seat on the window sill. A sudden scream of pain pierces the night. Yuudai's eyes widen in surprise. He looks through the window frantically. He then walks away from the window looking extremely guilty.
"Let's not speak of what happened." He says laying next to the sword.
"Only if you tell me why you threw that out."
"I don't trust Blanc with that thing. Things have been good for the last couple of weeks, but I'd hate to chance it." He explains. "I still think she has something hidden around here, but I can't think of anything."
"Are you in love with Louise?" Derflinger asks out of nowhere.
Instead of freaking out trying to deny it he shakes his head. "No, I am not."
"Then what was that night about?" Derflinger presses on.
Yuudai chuckles a little bit. "Nothing came out of that night except us becoming more familiar with each other. I wouldn't say friends, but we have a more stable bond."
"Stop…stop!" Louise exclaims in her sleep.
"What's she going on about?" Yuudai mutters looking to her.
"Stupid familiar!" She exclaims louder, but still asleep.
"Screw off." Yuudai replies feeling that he needed to say that out loud. He then sighs. "I'm going to walk around outside for a while. Think you can hold down the fort here?"
"Verbally, yes. Anything else is just wishful thinking." Derflinger answers.
"Considering this is Blanc we are talking about that is all you need." Yuudai opens the door. "Try not to argue with her because she'll just try to blame me somehow."
"No promises." Derflinger says chuckling mischievously.
Yuudai watches the talking sword for a second. "Better than nothing, I guess." Yuudai then carefully walks out closing the door behind him. The teen starts his walk outside in the field. He looks up admiring the beauty of the night sky filled with so many stars.
He proceeds to lay on his back. Yuudai smiles looking at the stars. This goes on for a good half hour before someone shows up.
"Hello Mr. Yuudai." A shy voice greets.
Yuudai's smile grows bigger. "Haven't seen you in a while, Siesta. How have you been?"
The girl blushes little bit walking over to him. "Just serving the nobles as usual."
"Well then lay here with me! I wouldn't mind some company." He says to her.
Her eyes widen a bit. "Are you sure Mr. Yuudai?"
"Of course I am. By the way, just call me Yuudai." He tells her smiling still.
She smiles back then lays next to him. The two look into the night sky together not saying a word. After a while Yuudai feels her hand touch his own hand. He turns to her finding her looking at him.
"Tell me Yuudai, where did you come from?" She asks him.
He looks at her curious now. "I will tell you, but I have a question too. Will you answer if I tell you?" She nods quickly now sitting up. Yuudai lets out a sigh. "I came from a place called Tokyo, Japan."
Her eyes widen a lot. "Tokyo…Japan?"
He laughs lightly. "You're the first that is trying to tell me I'm not lying right away."
"That's because…my grandfather…he…he used to talk about Japan all the time. Especially Tokyo." Siesta admits finding the ground interesting all of a sudden. "I just thought it was just the rambling of a senile old man, but you clearly aren't old or senile."
"Listen Siesta, I told you where I came from and I am not asking you trust me on it." He explains catching her by surprise.
"But why? Doesn't it hurt to have people not believe you?" She questions.
"Not really. Do you know why?" Yuudai asks staring into her eyes. She just shakes her head. "Reason is because if they don't believe me then they don't trust me enough to matter. If they don't trust me to at least try and believe me then I see no reason to be hurt when they say I am lying."
"I believe you. If nobody else will then I will!" She exclaims determined.
"You are a good person Siesta. Even better than those idiot nobles."
"No I am not. Nobles have magic and will always be on top." She replies giving him a sad smile.
"One day magic won't be able to cut it. That will be the day non magical people and the like will come in." Yuudai says turning to look at the two moons. "After all, Tokyo got along fine without magic at all."
"Maybe someday." Siesta says. "What was your question?"
"Huh?" He turns to her confused for a second. "Oh yeah. I kind of forgot." He admits laughing a little bit. She giggles a little bit too.
They once again go into a comfortable silence. After an hour, Siesta stands up. "I have to go and get some rest before tomorrow. The princess is coming and we must prepare a royal welcoming for her."
Yuudai's smile turns into a wicked grin. "I see. So this is a good chance to embarrass Blanc." He mutters starting to devise a plan. "Anyway, goodnight Siesta. Hope to see you again sometime."
"I hope so too." She then runs off.
Yuudai proceeds to stand up and dust himself off. "Looks like tomorrow will be quite a lot of fun." He then adopts a thinking posture. "Judging by Blanc not hyperventilating about the princess coming I can safely assume that she doesn't know. Plus the kitchen people couldn't have known for too long either since they seem to be rushing." He nods. "A surprise visit? But what for?" He shrugs. "Not my problem. Now I just need to find something fun to do for the princess to come here to."
A loud moan comes from a little ways away catching Yuudai's attention. A boy is lying unconscious on the ground. On his leg is the chain Yuudai thrown out earlier. Yuudai grins.
"That could work." He walks over and picks up the chain. He looks at the boy. "Wrong place at the wrong time I guess. Nothing I can do, so good luck." He says turning away. "Now what can I do with this?" A thought suddenly brings an even bigger grin to his face. "Perfect."
Next day
Yuudai smirks. He had finished his plan earlier and set it up to go off in an hour. That is when he suspects the princess will arrive. Currently the hall just finished their prayer and are eating.
Yuudai puts his plan aside for now in favor of sneaking some juice. He then gets under the table and starts to drink. He doesn't like doing it under the table, but knows Louise wouldn't allow it.
He finally finishes and moves out from under the table taking a seat on the floor next to his supposed master. Yuudai looks to her face to find her zoning out. He snaps a couple times in front of her snapping her out of her little trance.
"Something on your mind Blanc?" He questions curious.
"Nothing." She states. 'Why did I have that dream? He wouldn't force himself on me. Would he?'
"You're such a terrible liar. But I lost interest at this point, so have fun with your problem." He tells her.
'Maybe I should discipline him before it can happen? Yes. That is what I will do.' She decides. "From now on you will only bark in response, got it mut?" Yuudai completely ignores her. "I asked you, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?" She yells in his ear.
He turns to her looking bored. "What do you want?"
"You will bark in response to whatever I say, got it?" She repeats.
Yuudai stands up to his full height while openly grabbing a piece of toast. He takes a bite angering the pink haired girl. She goes to yell at him, but he interrupts her.
"Shut up Blanc." He orders in a stern tone. This shuts her mouth, but getting more upset in the process. He takes another bite of the toast. "I don't know what got you thinking I am some animal, but you better knock it off before you find yourself regretting it." He threatens.
"Oh and what will you do?" She challenges standing up herself. By this point everyone is watching the argument. "You can't hurt your master! Besides, a man can't hit a lady, let alone a noble!"
"A master is someone I respect, but I can't bring myself to respect you you pint sized narcissist." He retorts earning a gasp from the hall. "Now choose your words wisely."
Her anger hits its peak finally and she goes to slap him. He moves back in time while grabbing a glass of water then throws the water in her face getting her face wet. She growls frightening the others in the room other than Yuudai.
"Have it your way then you useless dog!" She yells throwing a whole plate of food at him. He ducks under it letting it hit another kid.
A grin spreads across Yuudai's face figuring out how to cure his boredom and his tension. "Food fight!" Yuudai yells starting a food fight between the teens.
Yuudai keeps grinning then walks out of the food hall. He keeps walking until he is standing in front of the gate. Yuudai sits down then lays on his back. He stays that way until he sees everyone running out of the academy. He looks out the gate to find a grand chariot coming. And what seems to be a gryphon. He frowns at the man riding the majestic creature. He has a feeling the guy is trouble.
The moment the chariot passes through the gate the sound of a chain hitting brick wall causing everyone to look. Even the princess pops her head out. Near the top of the building is a chain holding two pairs of panties and a large sign. [Can Louise and Kirche please pick up their panties please?]
Yuudai grins widely. "I am so glad I included her in my prank or it wouldn't have been as fun." He says out loud.
"Oh really?" The air around the courtyard chills. Yuudai immediately starts running towards the chariot shocking everyone except a furious Louise chasing him. "Get back here you mangy mutt!"
He jumps up landing on top of the chariot earning a gasp from the crowd. He senses an attack coming, so he dives forward rolling across the ground. Without missing a beat he continues his escape into the building with the back of his black jacket cut.
The man on the gryphon frowns at the boy. 'How did I miss?'
"What a strange boy." The princess says quietly.
"More like a foolish idiot. I shall have him arrested!" Her advisor, who looks older than he really is, growls.
"No." She tells him.
"What?! Why not?"
"Because I said so. Or is that a problem?" She demands looking at the man. She is still irritated with the man from earlier.
The man grits his teeth, but forces a smile. "Of course not your Majesty."
"Good." She replies frowning. She looks up at the sign and panties gaining a small smile. 'I see Louise has had her share of troubles as well.'
Suddenly a smaller flap of the sign falls down too. [Welcome to the Academy for foolish mages Princess! I hope you have a nice time!] It says. He added this part as an honest welcome while insulting the students.
"I guess it will be fun here." She admits.
"Or a nightmare." The old man mutters.
She ignores him smiling. The crowd then begins to cheer for the smiling princess. She waves to them continuing on her way.
End
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