{A bit bigger than expected, but here it is folks! And as always inform me through messaging if something is off with the grammar, placement, and whatever. Enjoy!}
~At THE Deviluke City's Spaceport~Morning~
Ion, Nana and Mea, with the first wearing as always his usual white-blue armor, and with the second wearing her formal red-black royal dress, along with an acceptable number of devilukian royal guards behind them, in black suits and sunglasses, are all waiting at the city's spaceport, as a small devilukian spaceship lands at the landing area in front of them. And after a delay of some seconds, the platform below the ship opens, with one end touching the ground, and from within the ship they come walking down Lala, Momo, Rito, Haruna, Yami, and Mikan with little Celine in her arms, all of them dressed formally, with Rito most notably wearing a black suit that looks as if he is attending a wedding. While they descend from the ship, our human friends are looking around at the unique to them advanced port and the city's buildings beyond amazed.
Ionas: *Smile* Greetings, my friends and family! I sincerely welcome you all to-!
Lala: *Enthusiastic* Nana, Ion, Mea!
Before he says more, all three of them are tackle-hugged by Lala, who is holding all three of them with her arms in place while standing, with Ion being startled for a moment, Nana slightly troubled, and Mea simply smiling without a care.
Lala: *Big Smile* So good to see you from close up after one year!
Nana: *Sigh* *Smile* Good to see you as well after so long, big sis.
She says as she returns the hug.
Ionas: *Somewhat Annoyed* Way to ruin our formally grand moment there, Lala.
Mea: *Smile* Good to see you as always, princess Lala. *Thinking* ...* *To Ion* She is technically still-?
Ionas: Yes, Mea, she is still a princess.
Mea: *Smile* Ok, just checking.
Lala breaks the hug as the rest of the gang approaches.
Momo: Big sister, that's not a way to greet a king and queen, even if they are family.
Momo that moment raises slightly the sides of her dress as she bends the upper part of her body forward a bit, making a formal feminine bow.
Momo: *Smiling While Formally Bowing* It is a pleasure-
Ionas: *Serious* Cut the nonsenses and come hug your twin sister already.
Momo remains still in her bowing stance for a moment as she "sweat drops" at Ion's sudden lack of formal etiquette, and then simply goes to hug her sister Nana, with her returning the hug obviously.
Momo: *Smile* Good to see you, sister.
Nana: *Smile* Me too.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* Your husband is as pushy as ever I see.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Wait till you see him when in the throne room meetings.
While still hugging Nana, Momo turns her gaze at Mea.
Momo: You doing great as always, Mea-San?
Mea: *Smile* You know it!
With that Nana and Momo break their hug, and Mea moves fast toward Yami who she hugs suddenly, much to Yami's short-lived surprise.
Mea: *Smile* Big sister Yami, I'm so glad you were able to come too!
Yami: I had free time.
Mea attempts to break the hug but Yami prevents her by holding her a bit closer, much to Mea's surprise, as she moves her mouth close her little sister's ear to whisper.
Yami: Has he been treating you right?
Mea: ... *Smiles And Fantasizes* Just the way I love...
Yami understands immediately what she is talking about mostly.
Yami: *Sweat Drop* ... At least I'm glad that you're happy.
As both break the hug, Yami takes from behind her back a bag filled with many different kinds of sweets.
Yami: For you. Thought you might want some from Earth after leaving for one year.
Mea: *Emotional* Big sister Yami... *Smile* Thank you, you're the best!
Yami: *Small But Genuine Smile*
As Lala and Momo are busy currently complimenting Nana's Regal dress, and Yami simply chatting about with Mea, Rito, Mikan, who still holds Celine, and Haruna are at the moment in front of Ion, currently checking his armor up and down.
Rito: Ion... *Sweat Drop* That armor looks kinda...
Ionas: Yeah, I know that the design is similar to what Zastin wears, but I really wanted to capture that awe-inspiring feeling it gives, while adding the colors that represent my country for a nice touch. *Posing* You must agree that it looks both awesome AND intimidating.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* W-Well, I can't really disagree with you on that.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Whatever makes you happy, Ion.
Ion stops with the posing that moment and has his attention now at Haruna.
Ionas: *Smile* Anyway, it's nice to see you were able to come as well, Haruna.
Haruna: *Sweat Drop* *Smiles And Bows* I-It's nothing Ion- *Realizes Troubled* Um- I mean king- *Realizes Again Highly Troubled* I-I mean your majesty-!
Ionas: *Chuckles Amused And Smiles* Relax, Haruna, just as any good friend you can call me in whatever way you want. No need to get so hyperbolic about it.
Haruna: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* I-I see. Sorry.
Ionas: By the way, everyone-
That gets everyone's attention, before Ion looks at Rito's formal black suit.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* What is up with the rich-looking clothes? Seriously, why?
Mikan: Momo-San said that it would be more appropriate to dress as properly as possible for the occasion, while also stating that since we will be in the presence of a king-
Ionas: *Bored* No need for more- Got the concept- *Rolls Eyes* Momo overthinks things as usual.
Momo: I-
Ionas: AND she didn't of course think about the fact that I'm a friend first and a king second. And just so you know, if I ever want you to come with your best clothes, I will tell you to do so. Is that clear? It is clear, no need for answer.
After he said all that, it was obvious that Momo was feeling like quite the idiot, considering it was her idea the situation with the clothes and all.
Ionas: *Looks Around For A Moment* I see that miss Mikado and Oshizu are not present, so I will guess they were too busy.
Rito: Yeah. *Sweat Drop* They had an emergency just as we were about to invite them like you told us to.* I also tried to invite Nemesis to come with us.
Ionas: Why would you do that? *Raises An Eyebrow* No seriously, why?
Rito: *Sweat Drop* I-I just thought it would have been good for Mea to see her again.
Ionas: Ah ok, that indeed makes sense. By tried you mean she refused. How so? *Crosses Arms* Doesn't want to see Mea again or something?
Rito: It's not that! *Sweat Drop* Apparently she is still fearful of you, especially now that you're king of the universe and all, about that threat you threw at her one year ago. You know, the one about eating her "like the dark matter seasoning she is", like you said that time.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* You serious?
Rito: *Sweat Drop* She said that now that you're king, you might use your power and technology to capture her, and eat her anyway out of curiosity only, since you like sweets and to eat in general. I told her that you were just kidding that one time, but she said that she just can't risk it with you.
Ionas: ...
Ion softly facepalms himself.
Ionas: *Disbelief* This is so stupid that I can't even laugh at it.* Anyway...
...
Ionas: *To All* *Real Serious And Loud* Attention, all of you!
The gang's surprised attention at his sudden seriousness is now fully at him, with his royal guards simply standing now IN attention, as Ion returns to his normal face and tone.
Ionas: *Smile* Hope you're ready, cause we are going to visit a pretty special place here in the capital city of Deviluke today.* Guards, lead the way as instructed and let's get to it!
The gang, under the constant protection and careful eyes of the royal guards, walk through the great city, looking at all the advanced buildings, architecture, different shops, and at the many devilukian people around, who take notice mostly of the fact that their great leader is walking through with his royal guards and the rest, with said guards making sure that no one approaches them.
Mikan: *Amazed* Wow, this city is huge!
Rito: *Amazed* And so different from our own...
Haruna: And look at all the people...
Haruna says while looking at the people's devilukian tails.
Haruna: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* So strange seeing other people like Lala-San and her sisters.
Ionas: *Amused* I was like that on day one too, actually.* But you get used to it eventually.
Mikan: So, how is this city called again?
Ionas: Oh, its name is-
Random Guard: We are here, my liege.
After that interruption, everyone looks forward and witness a very peculiar sight, even for this city's already unique standards. Two big white columns with big Greek flags on each stand there as entry point, and past them a big part of the city is filled with structures mainly colored in white and blue, with some having a rather rounded roof on them, and one Greek flag in almost every house there. The area has other royal guards seemingly stationed all around just outside the area, forbidding access to outside people. Rito and the rest of our known visitors look with surprise at the said area forward.
Ionas: *Smile* Everyone. I welcome you with great joy... To the Γεύση Ελλάς.
...
Ionas: Which of course means "Taste Of Hellas".
Ion walks forward and greets the guards by the main entrance, with them stepping aside to allow entry to their king and the rest.
Ionas: *Smile* Come on in.
He says as he motions the gang to enter the area. As they walk in, with the royal guards always close to them for their safety, they take a look around at the buildings from a closer view, along with some white statues, many spacious empty walking roads around the place to traverse more freely, and lots of shops, food-stands, restaurants, and parks, with some of the said parks even spotting notable fountains at their middle. There is also a fair amount of Devilukian people around said area.
Ionas: Just so you know, the whole design is based on the buildings found in Cyclades, one of the many group of islands in Hellas, very famous to tourists back on Earth. *Smile* This place is a district dedicated to the hellenic culture.
Rito: *Understand* Ah, like those Chinatowns in a way.
Ionas: In a sense, yes, but unlike the Chinatowns, that I hear were formed after certain migrations, this hellenic district here has been created by the Deviluke's people, FOR the Deviluke's people. Only for those who want to embrace the hellenic way of life, of course. And as you can see, there is quite a fair amount who liked the idea.
Mikan: Ok, that sounds nice and all, *Raises An Eyebrow* but why you keep saying the world "hellenic"? Isn't the usual word for this "greek"?
Ionas: I'm trying to get used to it due to the new change soon to be introduced on Earth.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* Eh? What are you talking about?
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Don't you know?* I'm sure the news have been spread by now. The world "greek" and "Greece" will be officially replaced with "hellenic" and "Hellas", since that is the actual way to call anything relating to them, let's be honest, AND also about the fact that in one month from now, if not mistaken, every school on Earth will have from then on to enforce classes about the hellenic language. It will be a must in other words.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Wait, you say it was not just a random rumor?!
Ionas: *Smile* That's right, friend. I am the official ruler of Earth, which is unknown to the normal population to this day, and have the power to do so, after all.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* But for what reason, thought?
Ionas: One of the reasons for that, is so the people in the future who decide to come visit Hellas will have an easier time there, since they will know the language and all, and so it will be more likely that they will come back soon next time after leaving, *Smirk* so the country can receive even more money due to the increasing tourism.
Everyone thinks about how logical that actually sounds, while agreeing with said thought.
Ionas: And as for the main reason... I simply want to make it easier for everyone in general.
That confuses the visiting gang, with Nana and Mea just smiling, obviously knowing about it from before.
Ionas: I want the people of Earth to speak my language. Understand each other without that stupid language barrier preventing them. Not to mention that once you know it well, it is very unlikely that you will get confused in a conversation, due to the great variety the hellenic language offers, and also because of how expressive it is. It will take time for that plan to bear fruits, but it will be worth it. And I know that I pretty much force the planet that way into learning it, but it is something that has to happen. And as a plus to feed my pride, that way my language will end up becoming the next most spoken language in the world, replacing english, and eventually my people will earn some respect from that. Also from other ways too, but no need to tire you with details now.
The rest have no idea how to respond to that or how to feel.
Ionas: *Serious* In any case I expect you all by the end of your school year to be adept in the hellenic language, and I'll accept nothing less. I want at least your last test paper to be close to one hundred points, if not EXACTLY one hundred! Understood?
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Oh boy.
Lala: *Enthusiastic* OK!
Ionas: *Smile* One of the few times I like your enthusiasm.* Anyway, back to the district idea. The main purpose of "Γεύση Ελλάς" will obviously be for touristic reasons. *Somewhat Enthusiastic* And so far, it is surprisingly quite the success!* Actually, this place is usually BURSTING with people from all over the universe. The only reason that's not the case today, with the district's inhabitants as exception, is because I gave out an order that due to an accident, no one is to enter the district till it is fixed, and the place safe to traverse again, of course. Which was a lie constructed by me, in order to ensure that you will be able to enjoy our little tour here to the fullest. You know, without having to bump into people for the duration.
Momo: *Smile* Oh, I see. That's very thoughtful of you.
Ionas: Always for my friends.
Yami: If you're here, who is managing the duties of the throne?
Ionas: I have put Sephie on it for the day. Considering that SHE was the one mostly managing the throne when she was queen, it was quite the obvious choice of action.
Momo: *Surprised* By the way, is it really true that father is back like Nana told us?
Ionas: Yes he is, and he is also now acting as your mom's personal bodyguard.
Momo: *More Surprised* For real now?! How did you-?
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* Let's just say that that side of your mother is quite the disturbing view.
Everyone wonders what he is talking about, with Mea simply giggling.
Ionas: But at least he actually appears to have made up his mind to stay, so that's something.
Lala: *Smile* I'm glad that mama and papa are back together!
Ionas: I will agree with you this time. Anyway, back again to the district idea. It might look like a simple tourist trap, but it is much more than that. See, this place works in two ways. First, as an advertiser of Hellas herself, so the tourists can have a taste of what is like to be in Hellas, hence the district's name, so if they like it, they will go to the actual deal too to have a great time, and of course spend money there like any good tourist. And second, this place also currently has three schools, with teachers from Hellas, of course, that mainly teach about the language, the history, and everything that has to do with Hellas. For the case people from this city, this planet, or even from the rest of the universe itself want to come, learn, and eventually go to Hellas to enjoy, of course.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* So, it's all just about money in the end.
Ionas: Not finished. Due to the fact that my hellenic schools are as successful as the total business in this district, I have already made plans to build more, not only in every city and village of this planet, *Big Grin* but on every planet in this empire of mine.
That catches most, who didn't know, by surprise.
Ionas: *Ambitious* It will be a slow process, and will require more such districts to be built on other planets too, but in the end of it, the entire known universe will eventually speak hellenic, and even end up respecting everything that is hellenic! *Enthusiastic* Not gonna lie, I feel such an enthusiasm about this idea, that I get goosebumps just thinking about it. Hell! I even feel my goosebumps having goosebumps!
Everyone looks at Ion with a "sweat drop" forming to head, witnessing his newfound power hungry behavior.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* (Who would have thought that Ion would end up being so ambitious after getting the throne.)
Ionas: But enough of that. You're here to have fun after all, and we should be close to one of my favorite places here.
As they walk, they eventually reach a place with great open space, surrounded by two small restaurants, that are obviously mostly about gyro and pita, and one more that is about seafood, and also multiple chairs outside and close to each said restaurants, and only a bit further there is also what looks to be a body of water and a greatly painted wall with the image of a sea and some islands, with said wall being in the middle and long enough to reach two of the three restaurants with its sides, which makes the whole thing appear as if it is three restaurants with an actual sea view. Everyone looks with amazement.
Ionas: *Smile* Good, eh? And before anyone asks, yes, the body of water there is really seawater. Taken straight from a sea miles away through the use of a large steel pipe that forces part of its water to come here to fill up this big hole, with said hole being created using actual sea floor so it looks more natural, and using further machinery through the pipe to keep the water constantly and slowly moving so it stays clean using the sea itself, and making it look like a simple small waving of the water to make it look EVEN more natural.
Rito: *Surprised* Awesome!
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* But wasn't that a bit-
Ionas: Oh yeah, it was not cheap to make that particular one. *Smile* But it was worth it in the end.
Small Celine that moment "Maou's" in excitement at the view of the large sea-like situation forward and jumps off Mikan's arms, much to Mikan's surprise, runs fast toward the body of sea while undressing in an incredibly fast fashion till she is butt naked, before jumping straight at it, and greatly enjoying her small but fast swimming.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* Celine, no!
Ionas: Don't worry, it is allowed to get inside for a small swimming. Though, it is appropriate to still have a swimsuit on.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* I-I'll got get her off-
In almost an instant, a bone-vine comes from Ion's hand, snatches Celine off the water, and brings her back right in front of Mikan, much to the surprise of both.
Ionas: Dress her, let's go eat at one of the restaurants, and then you can get her the swimsuit that *Snaps His Fingers* one of my men will bring to let her have some sea-wannabe fun.
The moment he snapped his fingers, one of the royal guards is already running somewhere to do just that.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* O-Ok.
After wiping and dressing little Celine, the gang walks in the middle of the walking space between the restaurants, and as Ion looks around him, someone from one of the restaurants notices him and waves at him.
?: *In Hellenic* Hey, my friend!*
The gang looks at the restaurant the voice came from, and see the guy who was speaking in Ion's language, standing behind the said restaurant's stand. A skinny, average-looking, relatively young guy, who was obviously a devilukian due to the tail, who was also wearing a white and blue restaurant uniform.
Ionas: *Smile* Ah~.
Ion approaches with the rest following him a second later from behind, before they stop in front of the guy.
Ionas: *To Others* *Smile* Now this... This guy here you could say is like my pride and joy. One of the many who literally embraced the hellenic culture as if it was theirs to begin with. He is also this little restaurant's owner.
Restaurant Owner: After giving us all such a big second chance in life like that, how could we not?!
Rito: *To Ion* Eh? What is he talking about?
Ionas: *Remembers* Oh right*, one more small detail, guys. This place used to be one of those really poor neighborhoods you usually see in some cities of Earth. Yeah, even an advanced city like this can have those, apparently. Then the idea I talked to you about came like a flash in my mind. I took the inhabitants of the place, and let me tell you they were in an awful condition most of them, fixed them after a few good days in the best hospital, and renovated their entire district into what you see today here, while also giving them all jobs and everything important to help them make an actual living for themselves, while the hellenic schools helped them further to understand the culture they now follow.
Rito: Wow...
Lala: *Smile* That was so nice of you, Ion!
Restaurant Owner: *Serious* No offense, princess, but this man healed us from who knows how many ungodly afflictions, rebuilt our homes into ACTUAL homes, and turned us from beggars into workers with decent pay. Calling such an act as simply "nice" is not acceptable at all.
Ionas: It is acceptable by me.
Restaurant Owner: *Big Smile* "Nice" it is then, my liege!
The rest cannot help but smile awkwardly at this.
Ionas: If I remember correctly, you decided to change your name into "Giorgos", right?
Giorgos Of Deviluke: *In Hellenic* Like I see you and you see me, my liege.* I sworn from the day you have changed our lives for the better, that I will be as hellenic as you expect us to be, and I will do it. *Smile* Always be sure about it.
He says the last one while bumping his fist lightly onto his chest.
Ionas: *Smile* You have no idea how proud that makes me.* By the way, where are the other helpers of your restaurant? There must be three of them if I remember correctly.
Giorgos Of Deviluke: *Smile* Oh, *Points Back* they are just back there lazing about since there is a lack of wor-
The devilukian Giorgos stops before he completes that sentence, as he stays still where he is, seemingly having realized just now something. He then suddenly strikes strongly with his palm the wooden plank on his stand as he looks back inside his restaurant.
Giorgos Of Deviluke: *Real Serious* Get your as*es up, you μ*λακισμένα! [Plural for the most famously existing Greek swear ever]
At the sound of that, they hear a thumping sound inside, as if something or someone fell down, before a second later two devilukian guys appear in front of Giorgos in attention stance, with a third one coming three seconds later beside them to do the same. Each of them wearing the same white and blue restaurant uniform like the owner.
Giorgos Of Deviluke: *Real Serious* We have customers! And none other than the king himself, with family and friends!* *To Ion* Now tell us, my liege, how can we serve you today?
Ionas: Give us your menu, and we'll give our orders soon. *To The Rest* Just a warning, guys, if you take the "pita gyro", make sure to not take two, else you'll get full, and you'll be a fool. Considering we have other places on this city to visit later and all. *Big Smile* Anyway, let's get to it!
~Some Time Later~
The entire gang is seated around two tables that were brought together to make pretty much a bigger table for everyone's convenience. The Royal Guards stand at an appropriate distance away from said table, but still keeping their eyes open for any sign of danger around.
Ionas: Alright, orders were given, and now we just need to wait for them. By the way, remember that ridiculous devilukian custom with the breast holding proposal?
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Y-Yes?
Ionas: *Winks And Smiles* Try doing it now to Lala.
Rito: *Blushing And Surprised* Huh?!
Nana: *Blushing And Surprised Too* I-Ion, why are you-?!
Ionas: *Goes Close To Whisper* Shh, just keep watching. *Straightens On His Seat Again* *Smile* *To Rito* Come on now, do it. *To Lala* Lala, go a bit closer and encourage him.
Lala: *Smile* I don't know what is up, but sounds like fun. *Move Closer* Come on, Rito, like old times!
Says as she leans closer to him.
Rito: *Blushing And Troubled* E-Even if you say that-!
As everyone watches at the two, with some blushing and some just curious, Ion's eyes shine light-blue for a moment, and Rito's hands suddenly move and grab fast Lala's breasts, much to everyone's surprise.
Ionas: *Smile* Nice job.
After saying that, Ion snaps his fingers twice, and two royal guards grab Rito by his arms, and lift him off his chair.
Ionas: *Smile* And with that you're officially labeled as a sex offender, from the softer side, and are to be taken straight to a super-homophilic prison.
Rito: Eh?
Ionas: *Smile* And let me tell you, they really LOVE people like you in there. Nice knowing you, pal, *To Guards* take him away, boys.
With that, the two guards lift Rito off the ground while holding him by his arms, and start moving him toward a random direction, before he finally starts flailing his legs while screaming about in shocking realization.
Haruna: *Real Concerned* Ri-!
Lala: *Real Concerned* Rito!
Momo: *Real Concerned* Rito-San!
While the rest, mostly, were getting concerned as well, the guards who were carrying Rito turn around again and head back to the table, with him stopping flailing and screaming as he realizes that, before they place him again at his chair, and going back to their positions, leaving Rito and most of the people at the table completely confused, before Ion's sudden laughing gets their attention.
Ionas: *Real Amused Laugh* You really thought I was gonna do that to you? Man you're funny! *Real Amused Laugh*
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Wait, that was-?!
Ionas: *Big Smile* A very well made devious prank devised by me, and supported by the two well mannered royal guards that were more than happy to help.
Everyone was speechless at Ion's out of nowhere prank, with some just sighing in relief that it was just a joke.
Ionas: *Smile* Sorry for scaring you, it's just that I really wanted to do that for quite some time.* Jokes aside though, if you're caught doing that, and pretty much anything of similar nature, and there is proof that it was on purpose, then you really ARE going to such prison. And yes, it as disturbing as you can imagine it in there since its full of homophiles.
Rito shivers at the thought for a moment.
Ionas: So anyway, now that we are finally all friends and family here together, tell me, how are things going for you all back on Earth? Life treating you well?
Rito: *Smile* You could say that.
Rito that moment grasps Haruna's hand beside him on the table.
Rito: *Blush* Right, Haruna?
Haruna: *Smiling And Blushing* Right, Rito.
Ionas: ... *Realizes* Wait, you mean-?
Momo: *Smile* That's right. Some months ago they finally confessed their love for each other, and now they are officially together.
At such news, Mea looks overly ecstatic (Not the perverted version), Nana looks all serious, and as for Ion-
Ionas: ... Excuse me for a moment.
Ion gets up, turns around, and looks at the sky as he lifts his hands up toward it.
Ionas: *Loudly* Finally!
After that he turns around and sits onto his chair again, while the rest look at him mostly with awkward smiles, understanding very well the reason for his reaction.
Nana: *Crosses Arms* I will agree with Ion, it was about time.
Ionas: *Smile* Well done to you both.
Both Rito and Haruna just keep on smiling.
Nana: Wait, what about big sis?
Ionas: Oh right, *To Lala* have you been accepted to all of this?
Lala: *Smile* That's right!
Lala that moment gets up and goes between Rito and Haruna to wrap her arms around their waists to bring them closer to her in an uncomfortable hug.
Lala: *Smile* Both me and Haruna are Rito's wives!
Haruna: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* W-Well, not really wives, but we'll get there, alright. *Awkward Laugh*
Nana appears for a moment to make a sigh of relief. Most likely because her big sis was not rejected in the end. At the moment Mea claps her hands for them.
Mea: *Big Smile* Congratulations, I'm happy for you!
Ionas: I'm actually surprised. *Haruna* I can understand Rito, but you were actually accepting with that in the end too?
Haruna: Well, after I've heard about you with Nana-San and Mea-San, and also that Rito was allowed to have more than one wife after you've become the king, and thinking how such a good friend Lala was to me even though we loved the same person, I thought it was only right for us three to be together.
Ionas: I see.
Haruna: I also thought that if someone as serious as you Ion can accept that kind of relationship, then why shouldn't I as well?
Ionas: Wait... *Realizes* You want to tell me that I...
Mea: *Smile* Sounds like it, Ion-Sama. You have become quite the example for them.
Ionas: ... *Inhales Deeply And Then Let's Out A Frustrated Groan As He Covers His Face With His Hands*
Everyone looks at Ion mostly confused with his reaction, with a few certain ones understanding where his frustration comes from.
Ionas: *Frustrated* (I can't believe I ended up becoming an example for THAT of all things to them! Nice f*cking going, you shameless idiot of a king!)
Ion uncovers after that his face and sighs.
Ionas: Anyway... Well, since you're now officially together, does that mean you went past the smooches and all three of you got to go all the way?
At the sound of that, both Rito and Haruna blush at that moment, with Lala looking confused.
Lala: *Confused* Go all the way? What are you talking about, Ion?
Ionas: ...
Ion looks at both of them, then at Lala, and again at them.
Ionas: ... *Turns To Lala* *Smile* Lala, I think Celine would like to go have some fun at the sea pool while we wait for our orders to come. Her swimsuit is at the beach chair over there, and you can join her too if you want, there are towels ready as well for when you need to wipe yourselves.
Lala: *Smile* OK! Let's go, Celine!
Lala turns around and runs toward the sea pool with Celine running after her as she "maous" about.
Ionas: *To Rito And Haruna* Alright, now that the children are away, I'll ask again- And let me remind you that you're between friends and family you can talk freely about that stuff, so I want no hesitations- Did you two did it?
Nana: *Sweat Drop* *Blush* I-Ion, asking them such-
Ionas: *Serious* Silence, you- *To Rito And Haruna* Talk, you.
Haruna: *Blushing And Smiling* Well...
Rito: *Blushing And Smiling* Yeah... We did...
They say that as both look at each other and the table in front of them in an awkward fashion, with Mea having the biggest smile so far after hearing that.
Ionas: ... Excuse me for a moment again.
Ion gets up, turns around, and lifts his hands toward the sky like last time.
Ionas: *Loudly* F*cking finally!
Mikan: *Serious* Ion, your language!
Ionas: *Turns His Head At Her All Serious* Did you just say to the king what to do, Mikan?
Everyone looks worried at both Ion and Mikan.
Mikan: *Realizes* *Sweat Drop* I-I-I didn't mean-
Ion sits back on his chair with an amused smile on his face.
Ionas: Just messing with you. Sorry.
Mikan: ... *Relieved Sigh* Jeez... Don't joke like that.
Momo: *To Ion* *Annoyed* I don't see why the surprise. After the confession it was expected, no?
Ionas: I know, but I still can't help but be amazed. Also satisfied. *To Rito* By the way, did you make sure to use protection, or did you both go for it like the horny teenagers you are?
Rito: *Blush* O-Of course I did so!
Ionas: *Smile* And just like that you have earned even more of my respect.*
Ion gets up.
Ionas: I'm going for a moment at the restaurant to check a bit the progress. Be right back.
Ion walks toward the restaurant, leaving the rest waiting at the table.
Momo: *Smile* So, Nana.
Nana: Hm? Yeah?
Momo: *Smile* How is it with you and Ion.
Nana: Eh?
Momo: We don't speak about that kind of stuff via communication due to big sister, so I'm curious. *Mischievous Smile* Is he satisfying?
Nana understands what she is talking about.
Nana: *Blush* Oh. *Real Awkward* W-Well...
Mea: *To Momo* *Enthusiastic* Momo-Chan, you have no idea! Like Nana would describe it. He. Is. A. Beast!
Nana: *Blush* M-Mea!
Everyone is surprised at what they just heard.
Mea: *To Momo* *Enthusiastic* And till today from day one, that has not changed! Seriously, the first time we did it, he was so wild that even "I" was in complete surprise! Well, wild mostly to me, but whatever. *Fantasizes* And he does so many wonderful things with us...* Oh, for example that one time-!
Mikan: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* C-Can we please change the subject?!
Mea: Eh~? *Mischievous Smile* Why? Don't you-
Ionas: *Arms Crossed* Were you just about to make a comment that would make Mikan incredibly uncomfortable?
Everyone looks surprised at Ion, who they did not expect back so soon, standing right behind Mea and looking all serious.
Mea: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Wha~t? No, nothing like that- What are you talking about now, Ion-Sama?
Ion puts his hands onto Mea's shoulders, catching her by surprise as she flinches by that, and begins to rub them softly.
Ionas: *Smile* Now as you know, our friends here have come from quite a distance, and were able to use their free time to visit us on our rarely existing free time of ours.
Ion leans forward in a way where his head is at the same level as Mea's, with his mouth uncomfortably close to her ear.
Ionas: *Smiling But Menacing* It would be a shame if you decided to play with their feelings just for a laugh, after they were so generous to come here and have a great time with us, now wouldn't it?
Mea: *Sweat Dropping Like Crazy And Trembling A Bit, Highly In Trouble But Smiling* ...
Ionas: *Smiling And Menacing* Wouldn't it also be a shame if you ended up not being able to see me for a week or so, because of something like that? Making you go through all that time without a warm hug to hold you close, along with everything else that comes with it. Wouldn't that be quite the unfortunate scenario?* *Seductive But Menacing* Eh? Mea?
Mea: *Highly Troubled* Ye... *Looks Down* Yes, Ion.
With that, Ion pats one of her shoulders with a hand once, and smooches her on the cheek, before unhanding both said shoulders and returning to his chair.
Ionas: *Smile* Glad I've made myself clear then.
Mea starts that moment to gasp a bit, either from being scared, from ecstasy, or both, and with the others around at the moment able to think about one thing only, after seeing all that.
The Rest: *Sweat Drop* (Scary!)
Momo: *Sweat Drop* (Wait, are you telling me that he is able to pretty much control Mea, MEA, to such a degree to actually force her to behave?! Just how good that guy does it to achieve that?!)
Ionas: So anyway, they will bring our orders soon enough. *To Rito And Haruna* Also, Rito, Haruna, I thought about it and considering you decided to accept Lala as well in the end in this, and turn it pretty much into a harem, you should teach her about the adult stuff.
Everyone is surprised, with some more than most, at what Ion just said all of a sudden.
Rito: *Blushing And Shocked* Wha-?!
Haruna: *Blushing And Shocked* Teach her the adult-?
Ionas: *Serious* You both know that she cannot stay a child forever. And she is officially your responsibility now. The sooner the better I say, since you chose to follow that path.* And I know just the best way. A live demonstration from the both of you back home in your room.
Momo: *Smile* That's a great idea! What better way to help big sister learn, than watching the two people she trusts the most into action.
Ionas: Exactly. *To Rito And Haruna* Of course that's YOUR decision in the end. What I tell you is just what way I think is best. No need to rush if you think it's not the right time yet. *Serious* But know that eventually, that has to happen.
Both of them look at each other, obviously troubled at the whole idea. Nana at the same time is conflicted as to how to think of that idea, while the rest either don't know what to say or think about it, or simply don't want to.
Ionas: Let's change subject. *To Mikan* So, Mikan, Haruna now stays with you all in your house since she and Rito are together?
Mikan: Eh? Oh yeah, she does. *Smile* And I must say she is a really big help with keeping the house in order, and a great cook too.
Ionas: *Smile* Nice to know you have one more set of hands to help you around the house.
Mikan: Yeah!
Ionas: *To Yami* Yami? You have been quite quiet from the moment you came here. Got any news to share? Anything going on back on Earth?
Yami: Nothing. Everything is as peaceful as ever. And your influence and people there have been making sure it stays that way.
Ionas: *Smile* Just as intended, good to know.* *Remembers* Oh, I just remembered something. *To Rito* Rito?
Rito: Yes?
Ionas: Has your falling tendency been resolved? Or it keeps being the usual bother?
Rito: You know what, it actually stopped.
That gets the royal trio's attention, mostly Ion's.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Really now?* Happen to remember when you realized it stopped?
Rito: *Tries To Remember* Well...
Momo: I do. It started when you and Haruna got together, Rito-San.
Rito: *Remembers* Ah, you're right.
Ion slams a fist onto the table, getting everyone's surprised attention, and points at Rito.
Ionas: *Big Smile* Knew it! One of the theories I was thinking lately has been confirmed!
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Huh? Theories?
Ionas: Particularly the one that says that you need to set your mind straight with your feelings, about Haruna mostly. Also get laid. *Smirk* Looks like I was right.* Glad that nonsense is finally out of the way. *Smile* Happy for you, dude.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* T-Thanks. I'm glad as well.
Nana: *Annoyed* About time, you beast!
Ion that moment appears as if he just remembered something again, and looks at Momo.
Ionas: ...
Momo: Hm?
Ionas: *Thinking While Looking At Momo And Narrowing His Eyes* ...
Momo: *Sweat Drop* Umm... Why are you looking at me like that, Ion?
Ionas: ... Guys, I'm gonna need to have a little talk with Momo about a... Family matter. *To Nana And Mea* Nana, Mea, that means you too. Come with me.
Nana: *Raises An Eyebrow* O-Ok...?
Mea: *Smile* Sure things, Ion-Sama!
The royal trio gets up and walks toward to the side of the restaurant, before Ion stops to see that Momo is still seated at the table with the others, all of them confused as to what is this about.
Ionas: *Motions Her With A Finger To Come Along* Come on.
Momo just looks at Ion for a bit longer while on her chair, wondering why he is suddenly calling her for what appears to be a secret talk, before she decides to finally get up and follow them.
Ionas: *To The Royal Guards* Guards, you will be asked to give us some privacy. Focus mostly on guarding our friends and visitors there. *Serious* That is an order.
Royal Guards: Yes sir!
After that, the four move around the corner of the restaurant, and stop right behind the said building.
Ionas: Ok, now that we are alone, tell us, Momo, how is that harem plan of yours going? At this point after everything we've heard, I speak for all three of us when I say that we are more than curious.
Momo: That's why you-?
Ionas: Yes.
Nana: And I was wondering.
Mea: *Smile* It's true though, we WERE curious for quite some time now.
Ionas: *To Momo* Were you actually able to make any progress after Rito, Haruna and Lala got together?
Momo: ... *Smile* Yeah, I actually have.
The trio looks at Momo with surprise.
Ionas: ... *Raises An Eyebrow* You have?
Momo: *Smile* It began after Rito-San, Haruna-San and big sister got together. As you can already understand, Rito-San and Haruna-San were more... *Blush* Intimate than how they used to be.* And of course, I could not go between that at nights like I used to. So I was trying extra hard, but also being extremely careful as well to make him understand that now that things are different-
Ionas: *Rolls Eyes* We get it, get to the point please, people are waiting for us.
Momo: One day, while he and I were for once alone at the house... Rito-San... *Touches Both Her Cheeks While Blushing And Smiling* Kissed me.
Ionas: *Eyes Wide Open In Surprise*
Nana: *Surprised And Blushing* What?!
Mea: *Smiling Widely And Blushing* Really?!
Momo: *Blushing And Smiling* He pushed me down as I was teasing him about in his room and kissed me out of nowhere, while even touching with a hand my breast for some seconds. Happiest moment of my life. Of course he pulled away when he realized what he was doing, and started apologizing like crazy, with me of course telling him that it's ok and that there is no more reason to hold back anymore, before he says that he needs time to come with terms with this whole legal harem situation, and leaving it at that. But he looked so serious when he was saying that last one. He truly started to actually consider it!
Ionas: *Real Damn Surprised* ...
Nana: *Blushing And Upset* Th-That damn playboy!
Mea: *Star-Like Eyes Of Excitement* How incredibly wonderful!
Momo: *To Ion* You ending up with both Nana and Mea, and also that move of yours to allow Rito-San to legally have his own harem was what really did the trick here.
Nana looks at Ion upset.
Ionas: *Frustrated Sigh* Great. (One more reason to feel like a bad example.)
Momo: Even if you didn't intend to do so, you really helped me with bringing the plan into fruition. And I know that you never agreed with this whole harem idea of mine... *Genuine Smile* But thank you for giving me the chance to see it coming true.
Ionas: ... *Annoyed* You are real lucky I'm such a nice guy with you, you know that?
Momo: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Trust, at this point I really do.
Ionas: ... *Sigh* Just please make sure you be careful to not end up overdoing it. Also you do realize you don't really have to get him more girls for that harem, right? *Raises An Eyebrow* Would it really hurt you to be more open with your own feelings at this point, Momo?* Not to mention that way he will actually have time for you if it's only the four of you.
Momo looks at Ion for a moment longer, before appearing to be seemingly taking into consideration what he just told her.
Ionas: (Oh, she is actually considering it. Better leave it at that.) Anyway, let's get back to the others. We have let them wait long enough. *To Nana And Mea* *Real Serious* And I want NO comments about this talk of ours here, you two, *To Mea* or I will make my previous warning reality for you, *To Nana* and your a*s will mimic by the end of the week the current state of Parthenon. Understand?
Nana And Mea: *Shockingly Troubled*... Y-Yes!
They say with a fast nod, with Ion then starting to walk back to the others.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Wow, he really holds you both on quite the tight leash, huh?
Nana: *Blushing And Upset* Shut up!
All four of them are then spotted by the others coming finally back, as they take their seats at the table once more.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Um-
Ionas: Worry about nothing, our talk was full of understanding and positive.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* O-Ok then.
Ionas: So, anyone else got more news to share with us?
Momo: How about you, Ion? We've been talking a lot, and if we forget about your "hellenic plan" you have not really told us anything else.
Ionas: *Thinking* Guess that's true.
Momo: *Smile* You can start by telling us, how it feels to be king of everything? Your days in general.
Mikan: I am curious about it as well. How it's like?
Rito and Haruna appear curious as well as they agree with Momo's and Mikan's questions.
Ionas: ("King of everything"... What a hyperbole.) Well, overall it's quite the tiresome task having to manage such a vast empire. But at the same time, *Smile* so awesome! Seriously, I have the freedom to actually do what I want, unlike a simple leader of Earth. Well, you know, within acceptable moral parameters. I'm a responsible person, after all.
Momo: *Smile* I see. Glad that you-
Ionas: But let me tell you, weird stuff suddenly happened the last few days.
Mikan: Weird stuff?
Nana: *Sweat Drop* You will not believe some of them.
Ionas: The first occurred during my throne meetings. Nana and Mea were present as well that day. So, I was in the middle of a talk with a planet's leader, who was apparently not satisfied with some of the agreements that have been made when Gid was in charge, and demanded for them to change, which was nonsensical since the papers were saying that said agreements were actually logical for that planet. Then out of nowhere a portal opens between us from above, and a blue haired kid with casual clothes and a microphone in hand, with said individual falling face first onto my red carpet, and a dark-red haired girl with red sleeveless dress and high heels, somewhat just as tall, but I'm not sure, who landed to the side along with three big speakers, that she was sitting on top at. After the boy got up, and in the end it was revealed he was not really a kid, just a teenager midget, he challenged me all of a sudden into a rap battle.
...
Ionas: Trust me, I was just as confused by that as you're. Anyway, I told him that I was busy, and also the obvious fact I was THE king, before asking him to go play musical out of the palace. But then the little sh*t decided to taunt me. I decided to accept his weird challenge, stating that it would be a good chance to kick back and relax a bit, and that the people could wait for a few more minutes. The first song was going well, and even I could say it had quite the nice tune. While at it, I noticed that the girl that was with him at the speakers was looking at me the entire time with unease, not sure why. After that song was over with, and I actually congratulated the short guy for his performance, I told him that it was time to leave now so I can return to my duties. Well, he wanted to do another rap battle with me. I told him maybe once I have free time, but he kept on taunting me, like that was gonna work twice. *Angry* But then he had the f*cking audacity to insult Nana. MY WIFE!
Everyone were both shocked and troubled, knowing very well the results of angering Ion nowadays like that. Especially if it's about Nana.
Ionas: I got off my throne, looked him in the eyes, and accepted his second challenge, before I remove my armor and toss it to the side, and then turn myself into a slightly bigger, monstrous form of myself, to show him how f*cked he is. And then I gave him a piece of my mind during the song, which was real dynamic, almost as if the speakers that produced it could read the room or something, and I pretty much was tirading in front of his face, according to the fast rhythm. While at it, I was accidentally releasing from my body energy that was distorting the surroundings of the throne room, and everything was as if you were looking through the above of a fire or simply through intense heat, due to how angry I was. The shorty was actually starting to have trouble keeping up, and just as we were most likely close to the end, his girl fell off the speakers and onto the ground unconscious. We stopped as soon as we saw that, and when the short guy run toward her, both them and the speakers fell into a black hole that appeared suddenly below them, before it vanishes on its own soon after.
...
Ionas: Everyone was surprised in the room, which reminded me that the planet leader from before witnessed everything that occurred, obviously more than shocked. He decided that after better thinking about it, he did not really have any actual problems with the previous agreements and decided to simply walk out of the room, obviously still shocked. After that, I had a specialized team to scan the area for any leftover traces to see if we could make any sense of all that. In the end we found nothing.
...
Momo: So-?
Ionas: The next day was also weird in a sense.
Momo: *Annoyed* (Bet he cut me off on purpose to annoy me.)
Ionas: My men discovered a primitive planet, and obviously someone had to go make contact with the inhabitants. Along with some of my royal guards, we landed on the planet, and looking at my surroundings, the vast green, the trees, and some animals that were obviously different than the average, I could say the reports were true. Pretty much a fantasy based world I thought. As we were walking through some bushes, and reach the closest city by foot as to not scare the less advanced ones with our ship, I kicked something by accident, with that something turning out to be a dwarf, in full armor of iron, chain and leather, half my size, with a beard, and who was apparently taking a leak before I clumsily kick him earlier. I was about to apologize, but then the dwarf did something unexpected. He started tirading at me.
Everyone, from the guest side, exclaim a big "huh?!" in surprise.
Ionas: I know, right?! But as his tirade was going on, aiming mostly at my height, it was not long till I get from shocked to angry, and when he finished, it was my turn to show him MY tirading. After I did just that, and after some silence... He decided to become my friend just like that.
...
Ionas: I guessed that he saw it like a contest, which I won, and was seeing me differently from then on because of that. He took me and my men to the closest city into a bar for a beer. A crude character that dwarf, but not a bad guy really. With his help I gathered some important information about some of the different factions around, races, and more. My men are still gathering information from that planet as we speak. After learning how easily a war can begin there, we need to be as careful as possible. Once enough information has been gathered, we will then decide on how to approach the situation. The good thing is that even though they are of fantasy-like setting, they do not possess actual magic or any kind of energy manipulation, so that's one danger out of the way.
Momo: That's good.
Haruna: *To Ion* *Smile* I hope you win this peacefully.
Ionas: Me too. Now the last weird event that happened, was on another primitive planet, that I got under my control some months ago. Somehow a large gate-like construct appeared out of nowhere upon a hill of theirs just yesterday. They were planning to send an army through it, but my men reminded them who's in charge for such decisions, stopping them before they do anything stupid. I went to their planet myself, along with an army of mine, and just before my most specialized personnel can inspect the gate, people have been spotted walking slowly out of it. They looked like human Riflemen, like any standard soldier you would see back on Earth. I stopped them immediately and asked them who were they, and once they told me that they were indeed from Earth, along with the fact that not even their highest in command had any knowledge of who I am, I concluded that they were from a different universe.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Humans from another universe?!
Ionas: *Bored* I try hard to not use sarcasm on you at the moment, having in consideration my case.
Haruna: And what did you do after learning that? *Smile* You welcomed them with open arms and offered them peace?
Ionas: No, I told them to get the hell off my property.
Haruna: *Sweat Drop* Eh? Why?
Ionas: *Serious* Managing a vast empire like this is already too much work as it is. Managing worlds from a different universe is another story. Not mentioning the danger for anyone to be stranded in there if anything was to happen to the gate, and the fact you would need to get to the other side to learn about any news at all each time, messing with another universe's business is both unnecessary, and risky due to the vast unknown it might be hiding beyond. So, after I forced them to leave through the gate, I destroyed it so no one can use it again. Then just to be extra sure, I had my men to scan the entirety of the planet for more gates like that one, and we actually found one more that was located deep underground, which we destroyed as well. From that day forth, the said scanning procedure is to be performed upon that planet every day, in case more such portals decide to appear. Trust me, it's for the best.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Well, you know better when it comes to such things, after all.
Giorgos Of Deviluke: *In Hellenic* Arrive~d!*
As they hear that, the devilukian Giorgos and his helpers are seen bringing lots of plates filled with different hellenic dishes which they place on the gang's table, with all looking with satisfying smiles at them.
Giorgos Of Deviluke: *Big Smile* Just a bit more patience, everyone, the rest of the plates are coming immediately.
The owner says as he and his team go fast back to their restaurant.
Mikan: *To The Rest* *Looking At The Dishes With Amazement* Amazing, they look almost exactly like those from when we visited that restaurant in Gree- *Remembers Troubled* Erm- I mean Hellas!
Ionas: *Smile* And they even have the same taste too. But before you try it to see- *Loudly* *To Lala And Celine* Lala, Celine, food is ready! Clean yourselves up and come to eat!
The scene shows at the moment Lala and Celine both wearing swimsuits and playing in the sea pool stopping and looking toward the table.
Lala: *Smile* Ok, coming!
With the last dishes arriving, and with Lala and Celine coming soon after at the table as well, the friends and family enjoyed a good time in the hellenic district of the capital of Deviluke, and eventually continue their little tour to more places around the city, seeing everything that is different from Earth, and of course continuing to have a great time till the end.
~Many Hours Later~Afternoon~At The Spaceport~
Everyone at the spaceport was gathered, waves of goodbye toward the honored guests, Lala, Rito and the rest finally left for Earth, with Ion watching along with the rest their spaceship leaving for the space's horizon up there.
Ionas: ...
Nana and Mea notice how silent Ion is.
Nana: Ion, everything alright?
Ionas: ... *Somewhat Melancholic Sounding* I hope they come visit again soon.
After saying that, he suddenly hugs both Nana and Mea as he places his head between their shoulders.
Nana: ... *Smile* You big softy.
Mea: *Smile* Yes he is.
They both say as they hug him back and pat his back to comfort him. Despite how harsh and serious he can be nowadays, he still remains the same emotionally sensitive guys they remember.
~Some Hours Later~Night~In The Throne Room~
Ion was sitting upon his throne, with a big and well decorated table in front of him, with lots of papers on it, and with him checking one of them as he takes a cup of coffee with his other hand to drink from. As he does that, the big doors of the throne room open fast, and Nana with Mea being seen coming through.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Ion!
Mea: *Big Smile* The princesses just called, and said that Rito and Haruna taught Lala about the adult stuff just like you told them to!
Ion moves his cup away as he gulps the sip he just took at the sound of that.
Ionas: *Actually Surprised* Well that was fast.
[To Be Continued]