~At A Dark-Looking Planet~Night~
The scene shows a dark foggy forest of dead-looking trees and a big lake nearby, before showing many walking figures at the distance making their way through the said forest, being revealed then that it is Ion, being followed real close by a scared Nana, a smiling Mea, and a great number of royal guards with flashlights.
Nana: *Scared* Wh-Wh-Why are we here on this scary planet again...?
Ionas: For a diplomatic meeting. We are to meet the ruler of this planet to talk about something of great importance, as they said, and which needs us to be there personally. The discussion subject is unknown, though.
Nana: *Scared* B-But why we had to come here when dark?
Ionas: Cause our schedules would not let us do this meeting otherwise. You know how busy we are. Why so scared? This planet has an alliance with our empire from the years of the ex-king, your father, and they are amongst the most loyal according to statistics.
Nana: *Scared* Doesn't this spooky forest scares you at all?! It literally looks like as if something will appear out of nowhere at any moment and attack us, and eat us! Like in those stories...
Ionas: *Amused* Now you're just being silly.* I mean, you have read the report for this place before coming here, no?
Nana: *Scared* I... I forgot to.
Ionas: Oh... *Smile* Then I'll keep the details a surprise. *Evil Chuckling*
Nana: *Scared And Upset* You're evil!
Ionas: *Amused* I know.* *To Mea* Mea, I see you there, don't try to scare Nana for a laugh, I'll take heavy offense to that.
Nana turns around and sees that Mea's braid was about to touch her on the shoulder, before returning back to a Mea who has a pouty face.
Mea: *Pouty Face* Boo~, you ruin all the fun, Ion-Sama.
Ionas: Focus on your job as Nana's bodyguard, and leave that kind of fun for later. Dangers can still be pres-
*Eerie Groaning At The Distance*
At the sound of that, Nana recoils in fear and sticks close to Ion's back while looking around scared, with the entire team ceasing movements.
Nana: *Scared And Sweat Dropping Like Crazy* Wha-Wha-What was that sound...?
Mea: *Goes Closer To Her* *Smile* Maybe it's one of those monsters that want to eat you.
Nana: *Scared And Upset* Mea!
Ionas: We better check it out anyway. It might be our assigned escort.
Ion and the rest, with scared Nana still closely attached to him, begin to walk toward the place the sound was heard, toward a dark green tall bush. The groaning continues as the team approaches, and stops when they reach a certain point in front of it, with Ion motioning to the team to stop moving that moment. They all look at the bush for some second, with an eerie silence now only around.
Ionas: ... Hel-
That moment, a zombie with tattered clothes suddenly comes out of the bush as it loudly groans about, greatly scaring Nana as she screams about and holds Ion tightly by the sides while looking at it. The guards immediately aim all of their flashlights at the zombie, which stops and covers its face with its arms in response.
Zombie: *While Covering Face* *Raspy Voice* Can you not? Not exactly used to light here.
Nana: *Just Stopped Screaming* *Sweat Drop* Wait, it can talk?
The guards move their flashlights away from the zombie, allowing it to uncover itself.
Zombie: *Annoyed* First, rude! I identify as a male, thank you very much. Second, *Raises An Eyebrow* of course I can talk, what kind of a question is that?
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Umm...
Ionas: According to the report, zombies here are capable of that, yes. And they are of course not the mindless monsters you see in most movies, and are as civil as any human or sentient being can be.
Nana: *Upset* Why didn't you warn me?!
Ion lowers his head toward the still clinging Nana, and holds her with his arms in place as he puts his cheek against hers.
Ionas: *Big Smile* Because you're so cute when you get close to me once scared.
Nana: *Blushing And Embarrassed* H-Hey, not in front of everyone, you idiot!
Mea smiles at the two, and then turns her attention at the zombie.
Mea: Why were you groaning at us like that though, Mr. Zombie?
Mr. Zombie: I was trying to get your attention after finding you, but my vocal cords are not in the best condition. You know, being rotten and stuff.
Mea: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Oh, I see.
Mr. Zombie: Anyway, *To Ion And Nana* if you're quite finished there-
Mentioning about the fact that Ion continues being cuddly with Nana, before she pushes him off her while blushing about.
Mr. Zombie: We should get going. Our esteemed lady awaits for your presence.
Ionas: Of course. Lead the way, good zombie man.
Good Zombie Man: This way.
With that, the group begins to follow the zombie escort through the thick dark forest. After that encounter, Nana seemed to be now less scared than before, and mostly curious.
Nana: *To The Zombie* So... How does this works with you? You know, being a zombie and all.
Zombie: My everyday un-life? Oh you know, going to work most days of the week, getting paid, spend the free time with my still alive family-
Nana: *Surprised* WHOA, wait! You have a normal work schedule AND payment?* *Confused* Also, "still alive family" you said?
Zombie: *Raises An Eyebrow* Well yeah, who doesn't?* And also, of course I have a family that is still alive and healthy. My children, their grandchildren, and even the soon to be children of theirs that will be born the next few months.
Mea:Wow.
Nana: *Real Confused* Bu- This... You stay all together?
Zombie: *Confused* I don't understand the question.
Ionas: She doesn't know your customs, let me explain to her. *To Nana* You see, Nana, even after they die and get turned into zombies, the family still stays together. The living here see this as normal, and the family bonds and love for one another remains for eternity.
Zombie: *Thumbs Up* Wouldn't describe it any better.
Nana: Oh... *Lowers Head* Now I feel like a big idiot...
Ionas: *Amused Smile* It's ok.
He says as he places an arm around her shoulders, and holds her close to him.
Ionas: Just make sure next time to read those reports to avoid such misunderstandings.
Nana: *Nods* Yeah...
Mea: *Thinking* I'm curious...* *To Zombie* Mr. Zombie?
Mr. Zombie: Yes?
Mea: *Smile* Do you still feel the need to do se-
Before she finishes, Ion uses his free hand to cover and close her mouth as he pulls her close to him as well.
Ionas: *Irritated* Enough questions, leave the zombie man alone, you irritating fool of a woman.
Mea stays like that for a few more seconds, while Ion still keeps her mouth shut with his hand, and then decides to lean her head onto him, place a hand on his chestplate, and close her eyes to enjoy the moment as they walk together with a slight blush on her face, which Ion notices.
Ionas: *Tries Not To Smile* Don't you dare play it cute with me now, you-
Zombie: We are here.
Ion unhands the girls, and all of them look before them past some trees standing awe inspiring and with a dark eerie aura of intimidation, a big, tall gothic-type castle. Nana once again sticks close to Ion, somewhat scared of the creepy to her castle. That moment, the castle's front gate opens its doors, and many bodyguard-looking men with pale skin walk out, move down the staircase, and go stand at opposite sides from the entryway, as if preparing to make way for something.
Ionas: *Thinking* (I can't help but feel like I have seen this specific type of men somewhere before.)
Then, from within the open gate, a red carpet rolls down and all the way, stopping right in front of where Ion specifically stands on. After that, through the open gate again, a thick fog comes out, covering the entrance enough to reveal the shadow of the silhouette of a tall woman that suddenly appears to stand in the middle, before a set of glowing blue eyes can be seen through her covered by the fog face, which makes Nana recoil a bit in place, startled by the sudden appearance of the glowing eyes.
?: *Vampire-Like Accent* Welcome to my domain, rulers of Deviluke. I have been expecting you.
Ionas: *Notices* (Wait, that voice...)
?: You must all be tired with the many duties you are going through every day. Please, come in. And I hope you will find our hospitality to your... *Somewhat Sinister* Taste.
Ionas: *Realizes* No way- Isabella?!
As Nana and Mea look at Ion confused, the fog almost instantly scatters away, revealing the long white-haired, pale-skinned, formally dressed, with long skirt, of the colors white and grey, and big breasted vampire-looking woman that was behind the said fog, who is indeed the one Ion just named.
Isabella: Eh- *Surprising Realization* EH~?!
Ionas: *Real Surprised* YOU are the ruler of this planet?!
Isabella: *Real Surprised* YOU are the king of Deviluke?!
...
Mea: *To Ion* You two know each other, Ion-Sama?
Ionas: *Uneasy* You could say that. I'll explain inside.* *To Isabella* Shall we?
Isabella: *Sweat Drop* O-Of course. Please, step inside.
All of them get inside the castle, walk through the barely lit and creepy hallways, and Ion, Nana, Mea and Isabella step inside the main hall, as both parties' guards remain outside the now closed doors of the room, leaving the rulers alone.
Isabella: You're in my world, my castle, so allow me the first question... *Real Confused* How?!
Ionas: How I'm the king of the known universe? I married the ex-king's daughter that was next in line for the throne, and he stepped down just as soon for me to take over. More than a year has passed, and everyone knows about it- *Raises An Eyebrow* How you don't? And how come YOU are the ruler?* I remember you telling me when we first met that you were from one of the biggest royal families of your planet. Not the one in charge.
Isabella: Well first, even though we were given technology years ago by the previous king of Deviluke, we use it only to move from world to world with spaceships when needed, and for more advanced healthcare. Cause even WE the vampires need that if we want the ones with blood around for longer. Need that stuff, after all.
Nana scared moves behind of Ion, with only her head poking from behind him to look at the vampire ruler.
Nana: *Scared* (She is really a vampire?! Like in those scary movies of Earth?!)
Isabella: And since we only use those, we don't use screens or message boards to know what others around our world do, and only use the spaceships' communication to send messages to Deviluke when we want an audience. We want to keep our "old" way of life as much as possible that way, cause it's preferable to us.
Ionas: (Ok, that's kinda understandable.)
Isabella: And second, it's true what I told you back then, but last year it was decided by the people that MY family should run the planet for the next thousand years, and maybe more depending on how things go, but mother and father didn't want THAT much responsibility, and so, here I am ruling the world while they take care of smaller stuff. Don't really mind, I like the extra authority.
Ionas: I see.
Nana: *Trembling* S-So...?
Ion notices the trembling from fear Nana behind him, with Mea being amused at her with the fact.
Nana: *Trembling* H-How do you know each other?
Ionas: Right. You see, back on earth Momo decided to prank me with a device, turned me into a shameful for me display of myself, before going to help people at that clinic along with her, Rito, Mikan, and Yami.
Nana: *Remembers* (Oh, that day?)
Ionas: *Annoyed* Then SHE appeared!
Says that as he points his finger at Isabella, which troubles the vampire.
Ionas: *Annoyed* Pretending to be a patient, just so she can try and convince me to become hers, due to how much that form of mine charmed her. She literally forced herself onto me when I was all alone, after refusing her, like it was an ok thing to do so! Thankfully I reverted back to normal soon after and left me alone.
Isabella: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* C-Come now, you know I wouldn't do it if I knew-
Ionas: *Crosses Arms* Serious* The fact you're trying to use that as an excuse insults me, so don't keep this up.
Isabella: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* ... *Bows Apologetically* I'm sorry for causing trouble.
Ionas: *Serious* As long as you understand your mistake.
...
Isabella: *Smile* So anyway, I see you brought your daughter along with you in this.
Isabella crouches down a bit while looking at Nana, who is still hiding somewhat behind Ion.
Isabella: *Smiles And Waves Her Hand* Hi little one.
Nana: Wha-?
Mea that moment begins to laugh loudly while holding her sides at the implication, with Ion having his eyes wide open at that, before looking at Nana who she realizes what Isabella meant, and comes out of her hiding, looking at the vampire upset.
Nana: *Upset* I'm not his daughter, I'm his wife!
Isabella: *Sweat Drop* Eh? Wait, really? But you are- *To Ion* You married a child?
At that, Nana and Ion look at her with shock, for their own reasons each, as Mea keeps on laughing, almost falling to the floor while doing so.
Nana: *Real Upset* I'm sixteen!
Ionas: *To Isabella* *Real Serious* And I'm nineteen, so don't push it any further than that. *To Mea* That goes for you too, Mea!
Mea's laughter finally comes slowly to a stop, as she wipes a tear off one of her eyes from all that amusement. And as for Isabella-
Isabella: *Realizes* Oh.*Rubs Head Out Of Embarrassment* Umm... *Awkward Smile* Oops?
Nana: *Upset* Don't you "oops" me! I'm THE queen! You're supposed to show more respect than that to one of your most important allies.
Isabella: *Giggles* I'm sorry, it's just that you look so cute and precious. *Menacing Smile* I could just drink you up right where you stand...
At the sound of that, Nana squeals scared as she move close to Ion and holds him by his side tightly, and keeps her eyes at the vampire Isabella.
Isabella: *Straightens Up* *Smile* But I won't, cause you're not of my preferable gender, and also I wouldn't want to risk a war now.
Ion looks at the still scared Nana attached to his side.
Ionas: I think you have seen enough horror movies for this weekend, just to show that they don't scare you anymore.
Nana says nothing at that, as she still keeps her scared eyes at the smiling Isabella.
~Not Long Later~
The scene shows the four of them at the same room, now with a big long table in the middle of it, filled with many plates of exquisite to the eye food, with Ion and Isabella sitting at opposite seats of the farthest edges, and with Nana and Mea sitting at the side chairs of the table beside Ion, enjoying some of the said food in a polite manner.
Isabella: *Smile* Is the food to your liking, honored rulers of Deviluke?
Ionas: After a quick test for anything unusual, using the already tested advanced scanner for that-
He says as he brings out from behind him a scanner-looking device, before he puts it back a second later.
Ionas: I can say that the food is quite delectable. *To Nana And Mea* Agree, girls?
Mea: *Smile* Yeah.
Nana: *Awkward Smile* S-Sure.
Nana has obviously not gotten over the previous issue completely yet.
Isabella: *Sweat Drop* Good to hear, but you understand I wouldn't just try to poison the rulers of a great empire such as yours, that can pretty much wipe out our entire world in an instant, right?
Ionas: At our line of work, it's better being safe than sorry.
Isabella: I suppose you're right.
Ion wipes his mouth with a napkin, and looks at the vampire lady.
Ionas: I believe it is time to properly discuss about our invitation here.
Isabella: Oh right, how I could forget?
After saying that, her mood and aura suddenly changes to a more serious one, getting the total attention of the trio.
Isabella: For a long time now... Before even the time of the previous Devilukian king... An issue arised in our kingdom. An issue that has been plaguing ME especially. I thought I would deal with it by now, but a simple matter this, in the end it was not to deal with at all. And ever since I have become this world's ruler, my time became too limited with all the duties that come with it. It is truly an urgent matter... A matter that only you, the ruler of the known universe, have the chance at this point to help me with.
Ionas: Sounds serious. If there is something Deviluke can do about it, know that we will.
Isabella: *Hopeful* I truly hope so. You're my only hope.
Ionas: So, what is it?
Isabella: *Serious* The problem that has cost me a lot. The problem that doesn't say to cease. The problem that took more time than it should. The problem that I want you to solve is... The search for the whitest existing man in the universe, and the only one I can accept as mine.
Ionas: ...
Mea: ...
Nana: ... *Confused* Eh?
Ionas: ... *To Isabella* Let me get this straight. You asked for an audience with me, the king of the literal known universe, one of the strongest beings in existence, and who's time is only for the most serious matters... To find you a husband?
Isabella: Well... *Raises An Eyebrow* Obviously.* *Smile* If anyone can do it at this point, that's you.
Nana and Mea look at Ion, who that moment brings both his palms together in front of his face, as if praying.
Ionas: *Inhales* ... *Lets His Hands Down At The Table And Looks At Isabella* Thank you for the food and your hospitality. *To Nana And Mea* Girls, get up, we are leaving.
He says that as he gets up himself.
Isabella: Eh?
Nana and Mea look at Ion, and then get up as well, bowing slightly at Isabella, before all three of them turn around and head for the exit.
Isabella: *Gets Up From Her Seat Fast* *Sweat Drop* Wait, are you not going to help me?
Ionas: *As He Walks Away* I won't even consider it. We have more important things to do than help with something as idiotic as this. Next time you need something, make sure it's actually worth-
Before Ion can finish that sentence, something stops him where he is and almost makes him fall, before he sees that Isabella is suddenly down behind him, with her arms wrapped around his legs.
Ionas: *Surprised* (When did she-?)
Isabella: *Desperate* Please, I beg of you to reconsider, my glorious emperor of everything! I will do anything, name it! Do not abandon me in my time of need like this!
Ionas: *Serious* You forget yourself as a ruler. Let go!
He says the last one as he struggles to move his legs off her oddly enough strong grip, with Nana watching confused and not sure if she should do something about it, and with Mea watching with interest.
Isabella: *Desperate* No, I will not let go till you accept to help me with this!
Ionas: *Real Serious* Stop acting like a spoiled, immature child! I said no!
Isabella: *Desperate* Please!
Ionas: *Real Serious* No I say!
Isabella: *Real Serious* PLEASE!
Ionas:*Real Serious* Damn it I swear, let go of me or I will-!
~Some Minutes Later~
The scene shows everyone outside of the castle's gates, with Ion obviously annoyed and saying something under his breath, most likely inappropriate, with Nana and Mea "Sweat Dropping" at him, and with Isabella smiling brightly.
Isabella: *Big Smile* Thank you for reconsidering to provide me with the help I so much needed.
Ionas: *Real Annoyed* Whatever-* *Serious* Just make sure to provide me with those tons of precious gems every year as part of our agreement. *Real Serious* Do not forget about it.
Isabella: *Smile* Oh trust me I will not, you have my absolute word on that! And don't forget, I want my completely white man as human-like as possible.
Ion rolls his eyes and turns around to leave, with Nana, Mea, and the devilukian royal guards following.
Isabella: *Pompous* Seriously though, this would have been so much easier if you didn't make such a fuss about it from the very beginning. Was it necessary to act in such a way? You should really work on your negotiating skills. I mean, look at me.
Ion stops that moment, and he can be seen clenching one of his fist real hard, obviously very livid at the vampire's audacity, as Nana and Mea look at him troubled.
Ionas: *Holding His Rage In* ... Nana... The camera, please.
Nana looks at him for a moment confused, before taking out her D-Dial, and presses some buttons that make an advanced-looking camera appear on top of it, which she grabs and hands onto Ion's hands.
Ionas: Thank you. *To Mea* And Mea, will you be a dearie and take a picture of the vampire ruler for me? I'm afraid I'll break it the way my hands are at the moment.
He says as he offers the camera to Mea, with the hand that holds it somewhat trembling from held-back-anger.
Mea: *Smile* Sure!
Mea takes the camera and aims it at Isabella.
Isabella: *Smile* Oh, I see! Great idea!
Isabella makes a pose while looking at the camera.
Isabella: *While Posing In A Somewhat Sexy Way* Man must know what to expect.
Mea: *Smile* Say "chee~se".
Mea takes the picture, and Ion motions everyone in his group to move out with him.
Isabella: *Waves At Them* Good luck to you! I expect good news soo~n!
With that, Ion and the rest get to the ship, and fly away from the planet. At the cabin, he is seen sitting at a bed and taking from the camera the picture of Isabella that was stored inside, and looks at it as Nana and Mea stand in front of him, looking at him curious.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Did you really take the picture for her supposed future husband, or there was another reason for this?
Ionas: Yes, but also yes.
Ion gets up and approaches Mea.
Ionas: Mea?
Mea: Hm?
Ion puts a hand onto her shoulder.
Ionas: I apologize in advance for all the things I'm gonna do to you.
Mea: Eh?
Nana: Eh?
He hands to Mea Isabella's picture.
Ionas: I will need you to take that abhorrent vampire's form, and act in the way she probably would, as I... Blow off some steam on you. It's the only way I can relieve some of my stress because of her at the moment, without violating the law. Not gonna lie, you will have to endure a lot.
At the sound of that, Mea smiles widely as she clasp her hands together, before moving real close to Ion.
Mea: *Smiling Excitedly* Promise?
Ion lifts his free hand a bit upward beside their heads, with the palm facing upward, and a small bone-vine comes out of it.
Ionas: *Menacing* You can bet on it.
As soon as she hears that, Mea jumps in place excited, before backing away a bit as she checks out the photo carefully, while Nana looks at Ion shocked.
Nana: *Shocked* Ion... You-
Ionas: And you will help too, Nana.
When he says that, the bone-vine reforms into a bone-flyswatter, which he offers to Nana, with Mea having already taken Isabella's exact form, while checking herself for details.
Ionas: Grab the flyswatter.
Nana: *Real Surprised* Wha...! Why I-?!
Ionas: *Serious* Nana, that woman called you my daughter, and not long after a child as well. And you can understand that's not only because you look young.
He says the last one as he pokes softly with a finger the middle of her small chest, causing her slight surprise at that.
Ionas: We both know she meant it this way too.
Nana: *Troubled* E-Even if that's the case, to act like that against Mea is just...You can't honestly expect me to-!
Mea (Isabella): *Isabella's Voice And Accent* Aww, look at that.
Both Ion and Nana turn their attention to the now transformed to Isabella Mea.
Mea (Isabella): *Cheeky* That small daughter of yours tries to act like an adult, how cute of her! Now child, I think you should let stuff like that for the actual adults, and wait for when you at least HAVE something to prove as one.
She says the last one as she squeezes her now big bust.
...
Nana: Ion?
Nana extends a hand in front of Ion.
Nana: *Serious* Give me the flyswatter.
Ion nods as he hands her the bone-flyswatter, which she uses to seemingly strongly strike its middle at her other hand, as she grabs and holds it in place there while looking at the transformed Mea, which makes Mea flinch a bit in place from surprise. Both Nana and Ion then begin to slowly approach her. Menacingly.
Nana: *Menacing* I believe it's time for some discipline, won't you agree?
Ionas: *Menacing* I believe it is, yes.
The transformed Mea begins to back away while looking at them, feeling seemingly troubled about her situation.
Mea (Isabella): *Seemingly Troubled* Oh... Oh my... (*Excited Thought* This is gonna be so wonderful!)
[To Be Continued]