Kuroinu: Power of the Third Eye
Chapter 7
Ken
Alicia had returned after giving out Beasley's sentence. He was sentenced to be castrated. No longer will he be able to have children with any woman at all. She went over to the door leading to Prim's room and noticed that the door looked slightly open. She peered through the gap to find… Prim's clothes on the floor?
That's unlike Prim. She wouldn't just toss her clothes down on the floor. And whose clothes were down on the floor with Prim's clothes?
'Wait… I know those clothes… those are…'
Alicia's irises shrunk along with her pupils with horror in her eyes. She busted the door down.
Then she saw it.
Prim and the boy. In bed together. Naked. Clothes on the floor. And that smell… there was only one explanation.
They had sex.
Then she saw a one eyed monster standing up.
She screamed.
"PRIM NOOOOOOO!" Alicia said, turning away in horror.
She screamed again.
"A-Alicia? Could you—"
"I AM NOT READY TO TALK TO YOU YET YOUNG MAN!" Alicia yelled, pointing her sword at him.
She screamed as she covered her eyes. He noticed he had an erection and covered it up. Chloe came upstairs to find out what the hell was going on, only to be disgusted.
"By the Goddess! Get some clothes on!" Chloe said. "And stop slacking around like idiots!"
"OUT! I SAID OUT!" Alicia said, pointing at Chloe.
Olga came in.
"What is with the screaming in here? I was about to say my goodbyes and—oh… I see the dilemma that's going on here." Olga said. "Were you rearing the ring like I asked and didn't take it off?"
"Y-Yes…" Prim said. "I don't think I'm pregnant…"
Alicia turned to Olga with suspicion.
"That ring is supposed to make the wearer incapable of getting pregnant. Don't ask how it works. I forgot how it works and I'd rather not bother trying to remember how it works." Olga said. "So, how does it feel to know your sister just had sex with a man?"
"How do you think I feel having my sister fucked by a priest?!" Alicia asked.
"Good point." Olga said. "Well, I'm off to Ken now. Chloe, give them some privacy."
"Y-Yes…" Chloe said, leaving with Olga.
Alicia turned to Prim, breathing deeply.
"Prim. I'm hurt. You. Him. Here. Doing this." Alicia said. "I am ashamed of— OH GOD THE PICTURE'S IN MY HEAD!"
"It's not too bad…" Prim said.
"IT IS BECAUSE I'M YOUR SISTER AND YOU CAN'T HAVE SECRET RELATIONSHIPS BEHIND MY BACK!" Alicia said. "Anyway… boy, you're going to Ken so get cleansed and dressed!"
"Huh?" Tepu asked. "What for?"
"Because last night, I reported everything to Celestine Lucross after our victory. She is giving you a commendation for your hard work." Alicia said, "The other Princess Knights are being summoned as well as the Dark Elf Queen."
"The Knight Commander can hold the Citadel for me while I leave for Ken." Alicia said.
Later…
The two came dressed in some clean clothes.
"Good… everyone is here." Alicia said, "Now we take the carriages to Ken."
Everyone entered the carriages. The horses began to move and drag the carriages.
Ken
Several days later…
The group arrived in Ken. There a white tower stood erect towards the sky.
"That is where Lady Lucross lives." Alicia said, "It's beauty is a symbol of purity. Remember it well."
Tepu followed the group into the tower. From there, they ascended the tower. They kept going until they reached the top, from where a very elegant woman stood. All the woman wore was a loin cloth. There were others in the room. A woman dressed in battle armor, another wearing a kimono, another wearing a red jacket and jeans, and one more girl wearing a coat with a green hat.
"Princess Knights Alicia and Prim, you have arrived." The woman said.
"And we are grateful, your eminence." Alicia said, kneeling along with Prim.
"And the boy there, is he the one you speak of?" The woman who was identified as Celestine asked.
"Yes, his name is—"
"Tepu, Son of Braska and fellow messenger of Itia who resides in the mountain of Sumeru." Tepu said, "It is a pleasure to finally meet you Lady Lucross."
"Well if you are his son, prove it." The woman with the jacket said.
"M-Maia! I can assure you, he—"
He pulled out the swords his father had once wielded. The other women in the room began muttering to each other.
"So you're the real deal…" Maia said, "A bit scrawny."
"Yes and all too kind to be the son of the demon slayer." The woman in armor said, "I am Claudia Levantine, Princess Knight of Geofu."
"Kaguya, Shrine Maiden and Princess Knight of Thorn." Kaguya said.
"Leader of the Dwarves and Princess Knight of Ansur, Luu Luu." The girl said, "And I know I may not look it, but I am a highly trained warrior who has killed demons before, make no mistake."
"Name's Maia, Princess Knight of Rad." Maia said, "I'm sure you know the other two."
"And I am Celestine Lucross, the High Elf reincarnation of the Goddess of Eostia." Celestine said, "Now then, step forward, Son of Braska, for you are the first man to receive this honor."
She pulled a sword and held it straight up. Tepu now seemed confused.
"Don't worry, just walk over to her, kneel, and let her do the rest." Olga said, "Think of it as a promotion."
"S-Sure." Tepu said.
Prim and Alicia stood on opposite sides. Tepu walked over to Celestine and kneeled down. She began to gently tap his shoulders with the sword.
"You who have acted with such bravery and distinction, for defending the people of Feoh, and for your bravery, I bequeath to you, Son of Braska, with the title of Guardian of the Seven Citadels." Celestine said, "You may rise."
He stood up. She held the sword back.
"As the Guardian of the Citadels, it is your duty to protect the Citadels from all who dare to harm us." Celestine said, "Go now Guardian, for it is your duty to fight against evil and ensure that there is peace and prosperity for all."
"Huh? Uh… sure. Ok then." Tepu said.
He scratched his head in confusion. Celestine withdrew the sword and handed the sheathed sword to Claudia, who took it back to her side.
"Now then, Olga Discordia, I believe now things have changed." Celestine said.
"Yes, most certainly." Olga said.
"Though we were enemies once, we now have common cause to fight together as one against the mercenaries who have betrayed the Seven Shields Alliance." Celestine said, "We shall fight as one against a common foe. Let us mark the end of our long-standing rivalry here and now."
She held aloft a golden staff with several jewels in it. Olga held her staff. The two elves brought their staves together, creating a helix of dark and light spiraling toward the sky. The two backed away, the spiral began to fade.
"It is done." Celestine said, "Now all of you, give me and the Guardian room for a little heart to heart."
They all left as she ordered.
"Tepu, was it? Tell me, how are the Indri?" Celestine asked.
"Eh?"
"I know of your people's existence." Celestine said, "I can see all things that the light touches. I can see into the past as well as the future. Now what of your people? How are they?"
"They continue to pray for the success of my pilgrimage." Tepu said.
"And your father, did you send him?"
He was silent.
"I… I never got the chance to do it." Tepu said.
"I see… I am sorry for your loss." Celestine said, "You say you are his messenger, yes?"
"Why of course!" Tepu said.
"I see…" Celestine said, "I have known Itia when your people left for the mountains."
"You know of Itia?! Tell me! What was the Creator like! I must know!" Tepu said.
Celestine chuckled.
"He was a great friend of mine." Celestine said, "He would always smile to keep his people assured. He knew he would not live forever, so he made it so that he could be reincarnated again and again for the day that we would meet."
She pointed the staff at him.
"And you are his latest reincarnation." Celestine said, "Even now, his soul resides within you, and that you were destined to come here by his will. And I have waited for this moment where I would meet him once again."
"By Itia's flaming heart…" Tepu said, "I… I am deeply honored by all of this. To be Itia's reincarnation… but why tell me this?"
"That is for another time." Celestine said, "You must go to Geofu. I feel as though the Black Dogs will try to take Geofu in an attempt to cut Ken off from the west."
"Ok!" Tepu said.
He walked out of the room and joined the others.
"So what now?" Olga asked.
"She asked me to go to Geofu." Tepu said.
"Hm… you should go then, seeing as how there was a traitor in Feoh, we'll have to keep an eye out for anyone who might betray the Alliance." Olga said, "Plus, Claudia Levantine is a powerful warrior, you could learn a thing or two from her."
"Shall I go with him?" Chloe asked.
"Need you ask, Chloe?" Olga retorts.
"Of course. How silly of me." Chloe said.
"I'll go as well." Alicia said, "If Prim is going with him, then so shall I."
"I see… so Lady Lucross wishes you to come with me to Geofu." Claudia said, "Very well then. We shall go there. I'll secure you a room in the keep."
She looked to the two Princess Knights standing behind him.
"And you two wish to go with him?" Claudia asked.
"I'm indebted to him after what he did in Feoh. Without his help, Feoh would have been overrun." Alicia said, "I would be honored to fight alongside you should the traitorous mercenaries rear their heads at Geofu, Lady Levantine."
"What my sister has said." Prim said.
"Very well, to Geofu then." Claudia said, "Hop in the carriages, it will take some time to get there."
The group got into the carriages and off they went to Geofu.
A/N: And so ends the Feoh Arc, now we enter the Geofu Arc
Celestine and Olga
All I know is that they used to be besties. That's all I got.
Alicia
Trust me, if Prim didn't calm her down, she'd castrate the priest.
Stay tuned for more folks!