~At The Royal Palace Of Deviluke~Morning~
A day like any day at the famous royal palace of the planet Deviluke. Except for one thing.
*A scene inside the royal palace in one of its many hallways shows Ion receiving a report paper from one of his royal messengers, with him taking it and signing on it before giving it back, with the messenger saluting before running for somewhere with it, and with Ion then looking behind himself for a moment, to see Mea standing there, palms placed together and smiling awkwardly at him*
Ionas: *Looks Again Forward And Sighs Frustrated* Not changing my mind, Mea. Face reality like an understanding person for once, and go do something else with your day off today.
Ion begins walking away, with Mea following, still closely behind him.
Mea: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Come on now, Io~n, I already said that I'm sorry to the both of you. Please, cut me some slack for just this once.
Ionas: The answer is still "no". Now leave me alone, I have duties to attend to.
~Later At The Royal Guard's Barracks~
Ion is seen walking by a line of royal guards, checking each of them as he does so, and with Mea being right beside him.
Mea: *Hopeful* Please?
Ionas: No.
~Later At The Royal Kitchen~
Ion is seen taking from a big metal pot using a ladle some warm soup from within, bringing it in front of his face to smell it, before taking a small sip.
Ionas: *Enjoying* Hmm.
Mea is then seen once again right behind Ion, watching him carefully.
Mea: *Hopeful* Please?
Ionas: *Serious* No. Now try.
He says as he grabs with a hand her chin to lift her head a bit and somewhat forces the same ladle in her mouth to make her taste a bit of the soup as well, which she does so without resistance.
~Later At The Grand Royal Library~
Ion is standing in front of one of the many bookshelves in the royal library, oddly enough without Mea anywhere around him. He looks around for a certain book, and when he finds it, he pulls it out of the shelf, and at that empty spot Mea's face could be seen there.
Mea: *Hopeful* Plea-
Ionas: *Shoves The Book Back To Block Her Face Annoyed* No!
~Later At A Random Hallway In The Royal Palace~
Ion is seen walking for somewhere, with Mea once more following from behind, and as hopeful as she can be.
Mea: *Real Hopeful* Plea~se?
Ionas: *Real Annoyed* Go f*ck yourself, Mea.
Mea moves fast in front of him that moment, stopping him that way, and places her front onto his as she looks him in the eyes with a smile.
Mea: *Seductive* Only if you watch me.
Ionas: ... You know, in all honesty I forgot that it is technically mechanically possible for you to f*ck yourself, thinking about your physiology and all. *Serious* But in any case, my answer remains negative.
He says as he pushes her lightly with one arm to the side and out of his way.
Ionas: *Serious* Now stop annoying me about it! Unless you want me to increase your punishment into two extra weeks, PLUS the days that remain so far.
Mea looks at Ion shocked for some seconds after hearing that, and then lowers her head saddened and unable to say anything against it.
Ionas: Good to see that I'm understandable. *Serious* Now go and actually try to think of what you did, and stop wasting both of our times like an idiot. You're better than that.
After saying that, Ion walks away, leaving Mea on her own, still looking down and standing there in the hallway alone.
Mea: *Frustrated* ... It's not like I intended to hurt her feelings like that... You know that better than anyone.
...
Mea: *Saddened* So... Why must you be against me like that, Ion...?
?: Because he is a shameless prick that cares only about himself and nothing more.
Mea's surprised attention is drawn to the side, and sees a person coming from around the corner into the hallway she stands to. The person wears black uniform and has a devilukian tail like your typical Devilukian royal guard, but without the sunglasses. He is average in height and body in general, blonde spiky hair upon his head, and with his face having a charm that could pretty much label him as "that really handsome guy". As he approaches Mea, a slight smile forms on his face. He stops at an appropriate distance from her.
Mea: *Smile* Hm~? That's some bold stuff for a royal guard to say about his king, no?
?: Show me a king that deserves better, and then I'll be better mannered myself. I mean, look at how he treats you. Is that a way to treat someone so close to you? Hell, you're like a second queen even if only in a way, and he still acts as if you were nothing more but a simple criminal. Bet you didn't even do anything that bad to deserve it.
Mea: *Thinking* Well... That's not a lie...*
The man takes a step forward, getting somewhat closer to her.
?: And then look at how he treats his people. Everyone is afraid of him. And many go as far as to smile in his presence, and in a really damn convincing way no less. That's how much he scares them all.
Mea: *Raises An Eyebrow* Isn't that, like, only for those who want to commit crimes against his empire?* He did say so from the very beginning, after all.
?: That's what he wants you to believe. But in reality many died over superstitions with no actual proof, and then put in the worst tortuous execution methods to ever exist, just so he can make his point. And the way he presents them each time, it is obvious that deep inside he enjoys their suffering. I mean come on! Universal Broadcasting Executions? *Shakes Head* Can't make it more obvious than that.
Mea:*Thinking* He WAS always quite hyperbolic about it, to be honest.
The man smiles at that for a moment, and takes another step closer to her.
?: See? Clearly unfit to be a king.
Mea: ... You don't sound like the typical royal guard.
?: *Smile* Got a sharp mind I see. I'm going a bit out of the way by saying this, but-
The man looks around him, ensuring that no one is watching, and then leans his torso a bit closer to Mea to somewhat whisper.
?: I'm a shape-shifter that was tasked by a secret organization to infiltrate the palace for some time now, gathering information about the king Ion. Though, I only shape-shifted my behind to just grow myself a tail. Then I just had to be real careful with my interactions, and that was all I needed.
Mea: I see. *Raises An Eyebrow* But why are you telling me all that. I mean, you know who I-
?: Because you deserve better than this.
He says as he leans against the wall next to him with his side.
?: You are THE Red-Haired Mea. A notorious woman known for her trans-weapon physiology and capabilities. And a beauty on top of all that, *Wink* not being hyperbolic here, I mean it.* And that wannabe of a king acts as if you're nothing special. He should be treating you equally like he does with the current queen. With the respect you rightfully deserve and nothing less.
Mea: *Thinking* ...* *Smile*
Mea takes a step toward the guy, standing now in front of him.
Mea: *Smile* And what is it you're trying to suggest me exactly?
The man smiles and straightens up, stopping on leaning upon the wall.
?: If the organization succeeds, the entire universe will be shared with each of its members, forming a universal council that way pretty much, and things will cease being so chaotic as they are now, under the guidance of the many.
With one more step, he gets uncomfortably close to Mea and softly grabs her by the shoulders, with her keeping on showing her usual smile as she looks at him.
?: I want you to be part of this. Unlike him, I will make you actually FEEL important. *Smile* Show you how a real man is supposed to treat the woman he loves and cares for.
He says that last one as he caresses with a finger her cheek. He takes his hands off her and takes a step back, giving them both some space.
?: And the only thing I am asking from you... Is for his weakness. The one that will put him down for good. The one that will finally free the entire universe from his brutal grasp. Will you do this for me- No!
He extends a hand toward her.
?: *Smile* For us?
Mea: ... *Smile*
Mea grasp his hand with her own, with the man grinning at the fact.
Mea: *Smile* That would be wonderful. Follow me.
?: *Smile* You have no idea how happy you're making me right now. Please, lead the way.
Mea lets his hand, and she leads him around the hallways without anyone suspecting anything. Eventually, they reach a door, which Mea opens as they both step inside a darkened room, before closing the said door behind them. As they go to the middle of the room, the blonde man notices how strangely empty it is, not mentioning the lack of any actual lighting.
Mea: Here we are.
?: That's it? An empty dark room?
Mea: Oh, I'm sorry.
Mea slowly turns her head around, showing her still smiling face, which can be considered creepy due to the darkness of the room.
Mea: *Smile* I was not talking to you.
As the man looks at her confused, he then notices past her a pair of red glowing familiar eyes appearing from the darkness, startling him for a moment. Mea turns to face fully the blonde man as the figure behind her approaches, revealing that it is none other than Ion, with his arms crossed.
?: *Shocked* K... King Ion?! *Looks At Mea In High Disbelief* B-But, I thought you-!
Mea: *Amused Giggle* Silly you. I never stated that I will actually help you. *Wink* Now did I?
?: *Real Upset* Y-You filthy whor-!
Before he finishes that sentence, Ion in the blink of an eye grabs strongly the blonde man by the mouth to shut him up and keep him in place, now standing right in front of him as the man struggles to get himself free from the king's grasp.
Ionas: Before we start with this, *To Mea* tell me, Mea, did this guy touch you anywhere?
Mea: *Smile* Only the shoulders and a bit the face, Ion-Sama.
Ion that instant brings his face right in front of the man's, furious and with the red on his eyes glowing brighter.
Ionas: *Furious* *Double Voice* You touched her fa~ce?!
The blonde man scared for his life starts to move his hands in front of him and utter scared sounds from his closed shut mouth, as if trying to make up excuses, before we see through his eyes Ion lifting a fist and punching his lights out, darkening the scene just as soon.
~Not Long Later Outside At The Hallway~
The scene shows two devilukian royal guards taking the blonde man from before away, unconscious and with a black eye, with Ion and Mea just standing there and watching them as they turn around a corner, leaving from their view.
Ionas: Thanks to your psycho-dive, we took all the information we needed from him, and the guards are already preparing to go capture all the organization's members, who are apparently just a bunch of amateurs, along with everyone else that accosiates with them, while the blonde man will be further and thoroughly questioned, mostly for the hell of it. If he answers honestly about the things we already know, then I'll be lenient on him. Good work, Mea.
Mea: *Smile* Always there for you, Ion-Sama.
Ionas: Also...
Mea: Yeah, what- *Surprised Jerk Movement* Oh!
She says as the scene shows Ion having grabbed one of her butt cheeks, and squeezing it softly as he steps behind her.
Ionas: *Seductive* You have earned your privileges back.
When he says that, he moves his mouth to the side of her neck, before kissing her there passionately, earning from her a Blush and a small moan.
Mea: *Blush* Ion-Sama, you tease...
After saying that, she turns around and kisses him in the mouth with passion.
Mea: *While Kissing* (He might be harsh with me at times, and most likely loves Nana-Chan more than me, but at least I know that he still loves me enough to accept me as his and actually care for me. And I would never change that for anything in the entire universe.)
While still kissing, Ion lifts Mea by the legs, with her uttering a muffled from the kiss giggling in excitement, and gets her inside the room they were in not long ago, with him using his bone power to both close AND lock the door behind them. In the meantime not far from there, a man holding a broom can be seen standing still there, and pretty much obviously having witnessed the entire thing between King Ion and Mea, before they lock themselves inside the said room.
Janitor: ... *Frustrated* Goddammit!
Says as he apparently understands what he has to deal with later inside once the two finish from there, and even implying that that's not the first time he had to deal with such thing.
[To Be Continued]