Through the Times
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Nanatsu no Taizai is owned by Nakaba Suzuki and Studio Deen
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Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here, the story advances as Meliodas meets another incarnation of Elizabeth, only this time in the modern-day Scotland.
Read on and see whether these two would get along or whether she would rebuke him altogether…
Well then, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 7: Rokkī no saisho no deai
At the Sanctum, Meliodas is at the guest room, staring at the ceiling as he wondered what would happen to him, as he encountered a lot of things that are alien to him, and hoped that he would not get overwhelmed that might lead to a mental breakdown.
A knock on the door is heard and Wong entered, bringing him dinner, and he asked Meliodas how is he doing and if he is able to cope at the new world he is temporarily staying, which Meliodas said that he is still trying to get used to it.
Wong nodded and promised that he and Strange will help him cope and make him get used to the new setting Meliodas is in, and the blond-haired immortal boy nodded and said he is grateful for the Sanctum's generosity.
By then a Sanctum staff member came and said that Strange is requesting a meeting, which Wong nodded, and as Meliodas turn around, he stared wide-eyed in surprise at seeing who the person is, as it was female, and there Wong unintentionally surprise Meliodas further as he talked to the woman, who turns out to be another incarnation of Elizabeth.
"Oh, Elizabeth."
"Doctor Strange said…"
"Okay, I got the gist…"
"He wants you at the meeting room right away."
"Yes of course."
"That's all."
"Thank you, Elizabeth."
"…"
As Wong leaves, Elizabeth glanced at Meliodas, somewhat drawn by curiosity at seeing someone who looked younger than her, not knowing that he is currently cursed with immortality, yet she finds him…a cute boy.
Meliodas stood up and stared in awe and shock, as the teen girl who stood before him is another reincarnation of Elizabeth, and after a few moments he gently embraced her, which Elizabeth is taken by surprise, as she did not expect someone to hug her like that, yet she is conflicted as the aura she sensed is that of benevolence, innocence…and love at first sight.
However, she realized that she is with a total stranger and assumed that he is making a pass on her and did a STANDING UPPERCUT, sending Meliodas flying towards the ceiling, where it bore a hole and his head got stuck.
There a blushing, yet fuming Elizabeth said that she does not take well at being SEXUALLY HARASSED and warned him he will get something worse if he tries that stunt again, though Meliodas was already knocked out and only replied in silence.
"That was uncalled for!"
"…"
"I detest perverts and sexual maniacs!"
"…"
"Consider that a fair warning!"
"…"
"Hug me like that again and I'll blow off your BALLS!"
"…"
By then Wong arrived after hearing the ruckus, and stared in surprise and asked Elizabeth what just happened, and stared in disbelief when told of it, yet he assured to her that Meliodas did not mean any harm and that he probably mistook her for someone else, and Elizabeth slowly realized her mistake, and said she did not mean to react violently.
Wong said it is okay and tells her to get some rest as tomorrow will be busy.
"Better retire for the night, Elizabeth."
"Yes."
"Tomorrow would be a busy day for you."
"I understand."
"Leave the boy to me."
"Okay."
"Good night."
"Good night."
As Elizabeth leaves, Wong used his sorcery skills to pull Meliodas down, where he sports a HUGE LUMP (anime-style) and tells Meliodas not to act so impulsively, saying that Elizabeth is skilled in sorcery and if she feels she is being PHYSICALLY HARASSED, she might have done something worse than this out of justified self-defense.
He reminded Meliodas to control himself since he is living in a different world and the people here have no idea what kind of upbringing Meliodas went and tells him that it is best that he act NORMALLY as possible.
"So you better temper your actions. You're living at a different world for now."
"Yeah."
"And please think first before you act."
"Okay."
"You're lucky you only got away with that."
"…"
"Follow me."
"Okay…"
Meliodas nodded and said he will temper his actions and Wong nodded, as he led the younger boy towards the first aid area and gave him an ice bag filled with ice to sooth the lump on his head. As Wong leaves to attend to other matters, Meliodas is pondering on what to do next. He is sure that the woman he encountered moments ago is another reincarnation of Elizabeth, and wondered if he should befriend her or not.
He then saw Elizabeth peeking from a corner, looking conflicted on whether to apologize to him or not, but then she glared at him and did a SLITTING THROAT gesture, which made him sweat-drop in response, but then Doctor Strange came and asked Elizabeth what is wrong, looking like she is about to look for a fight.
Elizabeth explained to Strange the reason why, and he glanced at Meliodas, seeing him holding an ice bag on his head, and he assured to her that Meliodas is PRACTICALLY HARMLESS and that he is a peaceful person at heart, which Elizabeth said she doubt that is the case.
"And that is that."
"Seriously?"
"Yes."
"He doesn't look like the type you just mentioned."
"Believe me, Elizabeth…"
"I don't think I can stand his sight…"
"You'll get used to him…"
"Eh?"
Strange chuckled and said she'll get use to Meliodas' presence and informed her that starting tomorrow she will be Meliodas' partner as they will starting to take lessons in learning to use sorcery techniques, and Elizabeth stared in surprise and protested it, saying she doesn't know Meliodas yet and felt it is inappropriate to become partners with a total stranger.
But Strange pointed out that she started out as a stranger and now she is well-known within the Sanctum, thus now it is her turn to help a stranger in need, much to her chagrin, yet Strange made it clear that the decision is final.
"And that is that."
"Seriously?"
"Yes."
"No way!"
"Trust me, Elizabeth…it will be beneficial…"
"I rather die than be partnered with a pervert!"
"You'll get used to him…and believe me, it'll help."
"But…but…"
Meliodas sweat-dropped upon overhearing the conversation and wondered if he is the cause of it, but then saw Strange nodding at him while smiling, showing assurance that everything will be okay, and there a fuming Elizabeth walked past by him, but turn around and grabbed him by his collar, telling him not to get too cozy, saying that she won't forget the HARASSMENT he made.
Meliodas apologized and said he did not mean to offend her and reasoned that she reminded him of someone, and while this somewhat softened her stance a bit, she refused to show it and tells him to brace himself, saying she won't be so generous and will make his lessons tomorrow a LIVING HELL that he would regret coming here.
"You listen here, bozo!"
"Huh?"
"I won't forget what you did a while ago!"
"Uh…"
"Be prepared! Tomorrow will be hell for you!"
"Um…"
"And you'll be regretting ever hugging me out of the blue!"
"…"
Meliodas sweat-dropped as she takes her leave and Strange approached him, telling him that he is going to have a crash course about getting used living in this dimension which Meliodas said he will bear with this as he have a feeling that things might help alleviate his lonely existence in this dimension.
"Really, Meliodas?"
"Looks like it."
"Hope you can endure it."
"I hope so."
"Well then. It's getting late. Go get some rest."
"Okay."
"Good night."
"Good night."
-x-
The next day, things took a different turn when Wong instructed Elizabeth to take Meliodas with her as they are going to an errand, wherein their first task is to order about 50 cappuccino coffees from Starbucks at the financial district of Glasgow, which she objected, asking why her of all people here inside the Sanctum, but Wong said that this is what Strange arranged.
Meliodas sweat-dropped again as she argues with Wong over the fact that she is being assigned as Meliodas' CHAPERONE and she really protested this and requested that he assign someone else to BABYSIT Meliodas.
However, Wong said this is what Strange assigned and cannot be changed and therefore she has to accept it and take Meliodas with her regardless.
"Sorry. Strange's orders."
"No way…"
"He made the order, so you'll have to comply."
"You got to be kidding me!"
"You may protest all you want, but Strange made the decision and it's final."
"But…but…"
"Sorry. That just about it."
"…"
Elizabeth twitched her eyes as she can't believe she was unable to win the argument and conceded defeat, where she begrudgingly approached Meliodas and sternly told him that he better BEHAVE himself for she will not be so easygoing and generous, as well as warning him not to think anything perverted towards her or else he will get it.
Meliodas assured that he will behave and said he is not really perverted yet she said that she can tell at a glance that Meliodas has a NAUGHTY AURA, which made him sweat-drop at what she just said.
"Don't take me for a fool."
"…"
"I can tell that you want to fondle my boobs."
"…"
"So you better behave yourself if you want to live longer."
"…"
"Got that?"
"…"
After that, she drags him by his collar as they head to the door leading outside, and once they left, Wong wondered if Meliodas would be able to handle someone like Elizabeth as he is about to spend time with someone else now that Strange will be busy most of the time, and now Wong is about to get busy himself with overseeing the activities of the Sanctum within Scotland.
Strange then arrived and asked how things are going and after being told, Strange assured that Meliodas will be okay and has a feeling that both Meliodas and Elizabeth will get along well and become fast friends.
Wong wondered if that would be the case and Strange said it will be.
"Really?"
"Yes. Those two will get along."
"I wonder. She really protested the assignment you gave."
"She can handle it. I have faith in her."
"Really?"
"Really."
"If you say so, Strange."
"Good."
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as Meliodas as Meliodas got ACQUAINTED with Elizabeth, though not in a way he would expect, as she acts like a tsundere due to him hugging her innocently yet she misinterpret it as sexual harassment…
Preview:
Elizabeth guides Meliodas around the financial district of Glasgow, and she realizes that it'll be harder than she expected, but wil she be able to warm up to him…?
Another villain makes an appearance, and will Meliodas be able to protect this Elizabeth?
See you in 6-8 weeks (probably around late June or early July)…
Reviews are welcomed, but needed…