Through the Times
Disclaimer:
Nanatsu no Taizai is owned by Nakaba Suzuki and Studio Deen
Doctor Strange (2016 MCU film) is owned by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures
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 further as you get to see what has happened to Meliodas and his comrades…as they await their rescuer as they are being eyed by the police…
Well then, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 16: Dokutā suto renji to~u za resukyū
The scene showed that a rather huge crowd is forming after seeing the Nanatsu no Taizai there, especially seeing Diane in her titan form, and they started to take pictures, and the cameras and smartphones' flashing are causing Diane to get a bit distressed as she has no idea about how gadgets work here, and she whispered to King about it.
King whispered to Diane to bear with it as Meliodas said that he is asking help from someone here and for now they would have to stay put and not cause anything that might provoke the people here.
"It's okay, Diane."
"But…"
"Meliodas said that help is coming…so we'll trust his word…"
"Really?"
"Yeah."
"…"
"Don't worry."
"Okay…"
Ban is getting a bit perturbed at seeing the police aiming their guns at the group, while Gowther just stared at the crowd, as he could hear them whispering about Diane's giant appearance and King riding on a FLOATING pillow, which he thought that perhaps this could be the reason why the people here are talking about the group.
He whispered to Merlin about it and she slowly sensed the logic and there she called King and Diane to come closer and told them what she has in mind, which the two slowly nodded at what she is about to do, believing that this might work.
"And that is what I will do."
"I see…"
"Well…"
"Trust me on this. That way they won't make a fuss about us."
"Okay."
"Please do."
"And now…"
"…"
"…"
With a wave of her hand, Merlin produced clothes for Diane in human size before she waved another magic and Diane shrank to human size before she frantically puts on the clothes, and the crowd were surprised to see this and believed that Merlin is a magician, while the police are unsure whether to make their move or not, but the police captain told him men to maintain their position as they were told that Dr. Strange is on the way.
The men nodded and said that they will do as told.
"Yes sir."
"Yes sir."
"Yes sir."
"Yes sir."
"Yes sir."
"Yes sir."
"Yes sir."
"Yes sir."
After that, Meliodas waited patiently while Elizabeth noticed his calm demeanor and asked him if he knows this place, which he said that he has been in this area before, but admitted that he hasn't explored the rest, and urged her to stay close to him so that she won't get lost.
"Stay close to me, Elizabeth."
"Meliodas…"
"I won't let go of you."
"…"
"I'll protect you. I promise."
"Meliodas…thank you."
"Its okay. I'll be right by your side."
"Okay."
Elizabeth nodded as she held his hand, while King sat on the ground while Ban commented that this is getting a bit tedious as they've been waiting here for a while, yet King said that Meliodas knows what's best and they should stick to what he just instructed, and wait patiently for Meliodas' contact to arrive, placing his trust on Meliodas.
"If Meliodas says help will arrive, we wait for it."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah."
"For real?"
"Meliodas said so."
"Oh, fine."
"…"
"…"
The rest of the policemen were keeping the crowd back as some of the passerby saw how Diane shrank to human size and wondered if they are invaders of sorts, noting the outfits that the Nanatsu no Taizai are wearing, and they whispered among themselves believing that the town might get attacked again and wished that the Avengers are here.
But then they saw and recognized Meliodas, and they became worried that his presence might attract the attention of the Green Goblin, and they wished that the Avengers are here and escort Meliodas and his group away from the streets fearing another brawl like what happened the last time.
"Look…"
"It's that blond-haired boy…"
"Oh no…"
"If the Green Goblin shows up…"
"What are the police doing? Why don't they round them up?"
"Why don't those cops do something?"
"We better leave…"
"Wait for me…"
Not far, Loki, disguised as a bystander, saw the group and is rather surprised to see Meliodas again and yet he is baffled to see Elizabeth, unaware of the fact that the Elizabeth right now is the current reincarnation, and believed that the Elizabeth he saw the last time was resurrected.
There Loki began to hatch some ideas on how to pass up the time while making Meliodas another source of entertainment, and while at it, he saw Thor and Doctor Strange arriving, and the Norse God of Mischief sighed in dismay.
"Damn…there goes my chance to entertain myself…"
The scene shows that Strange and Thor arrived and the two were surprised to see Meliodas again, and they approached him while greeting him, yet they expressed bafflement as to how he came back here in this world, which Meliodas said that something just happened and that they came here by accident, and Thor is surprised to see that Meliodas accidentally brought his comrades here.
Ban and King blinked their eyes seeing Meliodas speaking to Strange, and wondered if he is the one that Meliodas mentioned about, noting the rather strange outfit the sorcerer is wearing.
"Hey…look at that…"
"Uh…"
"Is that the guy Meliodas mentioned…?"
"Could be…"
"What's with that outfit…?"
"Is he a magician?"
"Who knows…"
"…"
Thor then spoke to the police captain and said that he and Strange will escort the seven individuals to Strange's Sanctum, which the police captain asked if this is okay, telling him that he saw Merlin used magic to shrink Diane from giant form to human size.
Thor raised an eyebrow and asked the police captain if he is sure about what he just said, as he did not expect that there is magical sorcery involved.
"Are you serious?"
"Yes, Thor...I saw it."
"As in pure magic?"
"Yes."
"Anything else you saw?"
"Well that other boy holding a pillow…he was floating a while ago…"
"Really?"
"Really."
Strange was then told by Meliodas about the circumstances, and he decided to escort them to the Sanctum as he is worried that the Scottish army might get involved and he conjured a magical teleporting circle and tells Meliodas to enter the circle and assured to him that it will be alright as entering the circle will lead them to the Sanctum.
King whispered to Meliodas and asked if this is okay, which Meliodas assured that he trusts Dr. Strange, saying that he helped him before. He also said that this is better than facing situations that may result to unwanted complications.
"It's okay, King."
"Eh?"
"Strange can be trusted."
"Are you sure? How do…"
"He helped me before…and now he will help us again…"
"Really?"
"Yes, really."
"…"
Merlin was intrigued at seeing what Strange did, and there Diane asked her if they should go along, unsure of where this would lead to, and there Merlin said that if Meliodas places his trust on Strange, then it is okay, and tells her, Ban, and Gowther that they should come along, which they nodded in response, trusting Merlin's judgment.
"I guess we should…"
"Right."
"Like I have a choice."
"Trust me. I know Meliodas would make the right decision."
"Okay."
"We'll do it."
"Oh, fine."
Meliodas then gently took Elizabeth's hand and tells her that things will be okay and said that for now they have a place to stay for the time being, which she nodded and asked if Strange can be trusted, and he assured to her that Strange can be trusted as he is the one who will bail them out from trouble and other problems they would face.
"Don't worry, Elizabeth."
"…"
"Everything will be okay."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"If you say so…"
"Then let's go."
"Okay."
And so the seven members of the Nanatsu no Taizai slowly entered the magical circle and slowly disappeared, with Thor following suit and there Strange told the police captain that he will take responsibility as he promised that the seven individuals won't cause any trouble as he will keep an eye on the seven persons.
After that, Strange entered the circle before it disappeared, and the Scottish police sighed in relief as the tension subsided, and the police slowly and peacefully disperses the crowd, who were a bit disappointed that only Thor showed up and not the rest of the Avengers.
"What a letdown…"
"I was hoping that Captain America would show up…"
"Wish Iron Man were here…"
"Where's the Black Widow?"
"Bah! I love the Hulk!"
"Shut up. I'm expecting the Sub-Mariner to appear…"
"Will you knock it off?"
"Whatever…"
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as Meliodas returned to modern Scotland…and unintentionally brought his comrades with him…who are under close watch from the police as they have no idea that the Nanatsu no Taizai have very different viewpoint from the modern people.
Strange and Thor appeared, and now they have the Nanatsu no Taizai in CUSTODY…and will see to it that they would be taught on how to adapt to modern society…
Preview:
The next chapter will reveal what happened to the Seven…in a way they never expected…as they get to know what kind of world they are in…
See you in May or June…
Reviews are welcomed, but needed…