Before you read this go and read chapter 7. It's out well been out.

I don't know why but when I upload chapters it won't notify me that it's updated. It's uploaded but it doesn't notify me nor you guys. Hopefully once this chapter is uploaded it won't do that anymore. If it happens again I really don't know what to do. I already reported about it and nothing happened no emails nothing. So yeah hopefully it's fixed after this chapter.

Now on with the show!


Chapter 8


Jeanne had slept quite good. She sees the morning snow falling as usual from her window and the small firebox from her room. She slept. Good.

Not only her but Bell slept good as well. No, he slept great throughout his whole entire life besides Aria there helping him with nightmares. The bed felt so soft and the blankets as well. He would always use his cloak as a blanket back in the cave. He endured the cold environment there to the point he doesn't need his cloak as a blanket anymore. However when he made contact with snow he was surprised this was much colder.

Bell got out of bed and went to go take a shower, in the meantime Jeanne was going to make breakfast but she didn't know what to make. Pancakes or sausage and eggs or fried potatoes which were her favorite even though it's not meant for breakfast she would still eat as it is.

She has come to a conclusion on what to make and will try her best to make it

'As for everything he's done for me. I have to make it perfect!' Jeanne had fire in her beautiful amethyst eyes. Pure conviction to make Bell the best breakfast he's ever had.

Bell has entered the shower and has made the water to be a bit tad colder so he could get a bit more used to colder temperatures. When he entered he felt like an ice cube, he was shivering but moments later he took deep breaths and was able to endure it. When he saw the soaps there he was confused on what it was but remembered that Aria told him that soaps are for washing your body, cloths, dishes. As a kid Aria had to make Bell remember every little thing on what normal people do. Also make him learn how to write by using a stick and drawing in a mud pile.

Bell chuckled as he remembers everything Aria has done for him. It makes him feel happy and act normal. A normal human being.

However if he's near anyone he doesn't know of like right now, he won't act all cheery and side happy with everyone else as he's with his 'mother.'

He's always has that emotionless face and tone with him wherever he goes but, finally he has met someone that made him act a tiny bit more emotion or human if he's aware of it or not.

As he was rinsing his hair one last time Jeanne had finally finished cooking the last dish for Bell. She has cooked multiple dishes for Bell. She noticed that yesterday when the waitress asked them for any desserts she ordered a chocolate cake, Bell ordered a cheery cake, when he first bite into it he made a weird expression that made Jeanne hold her laughter.

'You must love sweets huh?' She smiles as she remembers that moment. She then got the apron off and was going to change but then

'Ah right…. I don't have any other clothes than this' as she looked down at her poor clothes.

She feels embarrassed and sad that she can't look properly just for Bell. As she was looking down at her dress, Bell had come down. He smelled the food all the way from upstairs and was already drooling, he then walked down and was about to greet Jeanne but noticed the sad look on her face as she looked at her clothes. Bell frowned at this and got an idea

"Hey Jeanne."

"(gets her attention) Ah Bell! Good morning!" Jeanne waves at Bell and greets him with a cheery tone

"Good morning" he says in his emotionless tone

"Jeanne"

"Yes Bell?"

"After we finish eating we're going to the store ok." He says. He wanted to surprise her with the idea he came up with. Jeanne smiles and nods.

Bell then instantly starting drooling again looking at the food bestowed at him making Jeanne laugh. There were plates of pancakes with bacon, sausage with eggs, waffles, glass of milk, cheesecakes, and Jeanne favorite baked potatoes.

To Jeanne surprise before Bell went ham with his food he put both his hands together with his eyes closed and silently prayed and thanked the gods above for the food. Aria had told him to always be grateful for every good thing that will come in his way.

Not all people in the world can get the same treatment or affection like royals or people that live normally do. People like Jeanne and her mother struggle with their life just so they can eat like this.

Jeanne then silently prayed as well and soon they both finished praying and just like yesterday. Bell went to town with his food and Jeanne taking her time.


(Alright fuck it. Expect me to tell you guys play music while reading this. If you want of course. 'Gracefully' by SAO. It's going give you that feeling)

Bell gave Jeanne his cloak as she felt a bit cold at the weather since it got more colder. She was concerned that he'll catch a cold since all he was wearing was a long sleeve black shirt, black pants, and his armored boots but he gave her a pat on the head to tell her he's alright. Besides he wanted to feel the snow. He liked the snow.

"Hey Bell do you know where we are going?" She knew that Bell didn't have a clue where he was going. Bell stopped walking and looked at Jeanne with the STILL emotionless face (this isn't going to change people… for now at least) and asked her

"Do you know where the clothing shop is?" Jeanne sweat dropped and gave Bell a nervous laugh.

"Yes I do…. if it's ok with you. (shuffles her fingers) After we go to the store and buy what you want, do you think…. (pink blush appearing) I can show you around town" she looked away from Bell with her eyes closed shut fearing that she might have asked something wrong but to her surprise.

"Sure" Bell says with a small smile

Jeanne opens her eyes and looks at Bell and then blinks one, two, three, four, and five times. Her cheeks then blush pink, Jeanne then gives Bell a kind smile to which Bell got caught off guard. He looks at her with an oh face, both of them not paying attention to the looks and people looking at them.

"Ok. (offers her hand to him) Come then." She says in a calm yet soothing voice. Bell couldn't help but give her his hand and follow her. Her hand felt soft. Her skin felt smooth. He didn't know that he was blushing pink. Jeanne dragging Bell around town made the people think…

"Are they a couple?"

"Since when did Jeanne knew hot guys~"

"Maaannnn I wanted to marry Jeanne!!"

"Lucky guy"

"Wow they look happy"

The people thought that they were a happy couple. Bell and Jeanne didn't pay attention to anyone and just wondered through town enjoying their happy and calming morning with the pink blush on their faces.

Bell couldn't help but think

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'Aria had a made…… a friend?'

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Jeanne couldn't help but think as well

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'Mother…… what is this feeling?'

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(End music)


Jeanne had brought Bell to a clothing shop which was good for Bell. She wanted Bell buy a coat or some sort so that he can feel warm not knowing that he feels completely fine. Bell looks at Jeanne and gives her a small smile.

"Jeanne."

"Yes Bell?"

"This might be personal but um… (scratches cheek nervously) the clothes your wearing… are they the only ones you have"

"…. yes sadly.… (her gaze on the floor)"

"Good."

"?" Jeanne looks at him confused on to why this is good

"Jeanne. I want you to buy your own sets of clothes." Jeanne wide eyed and looked at Bell in shock.

"Why?"

"Because you deserve it. Someone kind and beautiful like you deserve better clothes than this" Bell not knowing what he said can only look at Jeanne red face. She hid her face in Bell's cloak. Bell was trying to find the right word at the sight he was seeing but unfortunately couldn't find it. It was a word Aria would alway say whenever Bell rarely pouts at her.

Hours later Jeanne found the perfect cloths for herself and her mother. For her mother she has gotten two dresses for her and a nightgown. Jeanne got 4 sets of clothes. A tuxedo mixed with a skirt. (Her normal outfit in Fate) A new nightgown, a replacement to her dress she always wore, and workers clothes for the shop she works at. Right now she was wearing her new casual clothes. Bell gave Jeanne a small smile. As he was going to tell her let's go see more of the town

"Your turn." Bell looked at her confused. This shopping trip was supposed to be for her not him. Jeanne dragged Bell to the men's shopping area and has found the perfect set of clothes for him.

A white t-shirt, a black jacket, black pants, and brown boots.

"You look perfect!" Jeanne says

"I don't know. (looks at himself in the mirror) This really isn't my type of clothes but (looks at Jeanne smile) I'll take it" Bell says as he sighs in defeat mentally. He had to pay for both of their clothes to which Bell had no problems with.

Once Bell and Jeanne made it outside Jeanne surprised Bell by wrapping something around his neck. He looked down and saw red. A red scarf. Jeanne then made Bell turn around makes sure he looks perfect with it.

"I wanted to give this to you since you bought me new clothes." She says smiling

"Ah. Well thank you Jeanne (holds the scarf with care) I'll always wear it, really thank you." His small smile returning.


Jeanne had showed Bell around town all day. They were finally going back to Bell's rented cabin. Bell sets the fire up so that it won't be cold. Jeanne went to the kitchen and was making some hot chocolate. When he sat down at the couch, he sighed in content at today's time spent. It felt…. normal to him. He felt normal for the first time in his life.

'I wonder if.… this is a normal life' Jeanne then returns and gives Bell his hot chocolate and sits down next to him. They were enjoying the silence in the room along with the fire crackling in the firebox chimney. It was eventually broken when Bell spoke

"Jeanne"

"Mm" she was drinking her hot chocolate

"Do you know where Orario is?"

"PFFFFFFFF!"

She spits her drink out and looks at Bell in shock

"How do you not know here Orario is!" She was completely dumbfounded

"Well…. I want to meet someone there…. (clenches hand) I need to be there so that I can fulfill my promise to them" Bell says with a serious face.

He needs to go to Orario as soon as possible. It hurted him that he had to leave Jeanne after EVERYTHING has happened. He thought that maybe it was a bit to much to ask but Jeanne then smiles kindly at him as if she knew what he was thinking.

"Yes I do know where Orario is Bell. It's a bit far from here though." Bell didn't care how far it is. It didn't matter to him.

"I don't care. I need to go there. (holds her hand firmly) Please Jeanne… I need to know"

For the first in Jeanne life she saw Bell…. cry. Tears were dropping from his face. This was very important for Bell, he wants Aria free. He wants to see his mother happy. He wants his mother to be reunited with her daughter. Her real daughter.

(Cue the music. 'A tiny love' By SAO)

Jeanne removes Bell's hands away from hers making Bell think that he's done something wrong, he looked away and was about to say sorry but she put both her hands on each side of Bell's face making him look at her. Looking at her kind smile.

"Bell. I will tell you where Orario is. If it's that important to you then I will tell you so please (wipes his tears away) don't cry." Bell nods ok

"Ok. Orario is south from here. Right now we're in north, the northern snow region. If you head south from here I think you should be there in 9 months or so… but I think you could make it faster than that right?" Bell nods and was happy that Jeanne told him where Orario is. He was finally at the next step to saving Aria! Jeanne had one more thing to say to him though.

"Ok then. I don't know your purpose of going there but Bell please promise me one thing."

This was a selfish promise she was about to ask from Bell, she hoped that Bell would keep his word.

"Please come back to me" she said as she was about to cry. She didn't want Bell to go. She felt…. happy being with him. These two days were very interesting for her and she wanted to spend more time with him. Bell places both his hands on hers and gives her…. a big smile.

He moves Jeanne's face closer making her blush thinking that he was going to kiss her to which.… she didn't mind..… but only to have both of their foreheads touching each other. Bells white hair resting on her blonde hair, touching each other. Bell had his eyes closed with the big smile still on his face. Jeanne then closes her eyes and smiles as well.

"I promise. I promise with my heart that I will come back for you Jeanne, once my promise is done. I promise you I will" he said it. He said it.

Jeanne and Bell didn't know but they both were letting the happy tears roll down their face

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I promise I'll be back

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He promised he'll be back

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I'll be waiting…. Bell…. my hero

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(End music)


AN:

Well yeah again like I said last chapter sorry if it wasn't what you wanted. If you guys did like the chapter then good. Bell finally got his answer! Bell and Ais will finally meet!

I bet your wondering how the fuck is Bell paying all of this well Bell has been collecting magic stones throughout his whole of training. He has a bunch of them in his bag. He exchanged a few of them for valis in town.

Please leave your thoughts in the review section on what you guys think. Was it good? Was it bad? Who knows? Only you know.

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The promise has been made. Bell and Jeanne will meet again. However when that time comes she will be there as well