(A/N nothing is mine apart form plot)
Caimy and her peerage were having a very bad week, like an absurd amount of bad luck to the point that Caimy thought that the world was out to get them. But realized that she and her friends weren't the only ones experiencing this shitty scenario.
A week back after she turned Harry into her new bishop, an earthquake suddenly crashes onto the English isles and then a suffocating presence that made her, Danny, Percy and the new member Harry drop down to their knees, like the gravity increased tenfold. The four started to sweat at the sheer majesty and malice of the power, but as soon as it arrived it disappeared… replaced by the screams of people outside as the earthquake did more then just shake the buildings, it toppled them like a game of Jenga.
Their little hotel wasn't spared as cracks started to form and being the quickest thinkers, Danny and Percy grabbed Harry and Caimy respectively and dashed out as fast as they can.
It didn't help that a tsunami hit right after, good thing Percy was able to deal with that saving them from drowning and some other people nearby who looked confused but glad.
After that they and a lot of people started to evacuate the city or find high ground to escape the flooding, Percy may able to command water but he was still a near 10-year-old boy and thus have little stamina to control millions of liters of raging water.
It didn't help they played dodge the falling building while finding shelter.
3 days past and the world seemed to calm down, the foursome found shelter in a still intact building housing other survivors it was a bit cramped but they managed. But as luck would have it they were questioned by the authorities on who they were, their family and why there was no adult around them. Initially Danny thought he could trick them as to leave them alone.
But there were too many eyes and Danny isn't proficient enough in his illusions to affect that many people.
So, the four were dragged into a holding room filled with other younger kids that were either crying or being taken care off by the adults that volunteered to watch them.
At present the four little bats are sitting around in a circle on the floor of the holding room, Caimy looked sheepish, Danny looked both amused and baffled and Harry was looking confused but smiled.
Why the expressions?
Sitting on Percy's lap was a four-year-old girl with golden blond hair and eyes as beautiful as a sea-green opal, she wore a cute little dress with blue, white and gold accents and looking up at Percy as if finding her long lost big brother.
"Can I ask how you managed this Perce?" asked Danny looking between the defeated looking knight and the cute little girl.
"I… don't know…" Percy responded gloomily
"Well, I for one commend you, Percy! Taking care of a girl that is no doubt confused and scared amidst all of… this" Caimy nodded at Percy's direction while also pointing at the cracked walled room they were in.
"I-I think you did good Percy…" Harry said with a little stutter, spending most of his time with the snarky elder blackettes made him a little less nervous at talking and giving his own opinions.
"Yeah… I guess, though I wouldn't mind this little girl's company if she didn't eat the last stocks of cookies I had left." Percy once again bowed his head with one hand patting the top of the head of the younger girl on his lap with care.
Danny chuckled "You did offer her the cookies dude"
Percy snapped back at him "How would have known she would gobble it all up in literal seconds!" his sudden shot made the little girl jump out of Percy's lap in surprise, she was off balance when she stood and started to fall, good thing she started to fall towards Caimy, Percy giving a heartfelt apology.
"Got you little one" Caimy said softly, embracing the much younger girl in her arms giving her a warm hug. The little girl looked up at Caimy with her green eyes, at first Caimy saw fear but when she saw Caimy's gentle face and warm eyes she relaxed in the embrace.
Caimy had to contain herself from squealing at the utter cuteness of the little girl as she snuggled into Caimy.
Caimy then raised her hand and slowly started to comb the short golden blond hair.
"Hello there, I'm Caimy, who are you?" she asked gently
The little girl then looked up and once again their eyes met, the little girl tilted her head cutely before responding "Awrtura" she said but seemed to struggle a little at the pronunciation.
That broke Caimy's walls and pulled the girl closer and started to cuddle her to near death "Your so cute!"
The three boys looked at this with a mixture of worry for the little girl and blankness at Caimy Danny looked at Percy and said "Dude, hold down the fort while I'm gone"
Percy still looking at Caimy and the little girl turned to Danny questioningly "Gone where exactly?"
Danny shrugged his shoulders "gonna look around and try to find some supplies so we can get out of here and be on our way"
Percy nodded in acceptance "be careful Danny, that… presence a week back might still be out there"
Danny nodded and gave Harry a smile and left the group.
"Arturia"
"Awrtoria"
"Say it with me but slowly "Ar-tu-ria"
"Ar…turia"
"Yes! That's right!"
As Percy looked back to where Caimy and the girl was sat he saw Caimy teaching the younger girl how to pronounce her name correctly.
He had to admit it was really cute.
"So Arturia is your name, it's so pretty! But what's your last name Arturia?" Caimy asked settling Arturia on her lap.
"Pendragon"
Caimy suddenly froze.
XXX
Danny was walking towards the door where the adult that was looking after the children in the room stood guard, she tried to stop Danny by asking him where he was going but illusions are truly a convenience and Danny walked out of the room easily.
He soon managed to get outside passing by hallways of people trying to survive with soldiers that were bringing them relief. Danny looked at the utter devastation the once proud city of London stood, he could only estimate how much such a disaster can effect the country for the coming years.
Danny stealthy past by adults and discreetly using his illusions to make him even more inconspicuous, he walked by pieces of fallen concrete and tiptoed around broken glass from the fallen building. He saw many militaries and emergency response personnel looking over some clumped up debris, looking for any more survivors… or dead bodies buried under the ruble.
Danny cringed when he saw blood under some large piece of concrete, multiple people coordinating to lift it up using a crane.
Danny continued to walk and soon came upon a collapsed supermarket; half of the building was already ruble but he can still see some supplies like Caned goods and some clothes. He walked inside and found a backpack and started to get as many supplies as he can.
|the time of reckoning is upon us|
Startled at the sudden voice Danny shot his head up and locked eyes with his surroundings his back against a shelf.
|You must see young one|
Danny's body suddenly tensed and his eyes going wide then he fell unconscious.
When he opens his eyes again, he felt himself flouting, his eyes scanning the emerald green space he found himself in. he gazed upon the bright lights of different shades of green like he was in some kind of rave.
|Beautiful isn't it young chickling|
Danny's eyes widen before it narrows as he looked behind him, he was awed at the sight he saw, letting his jaw drop.
Neary 90 meters in height is a massive avian creature covered in toxic green and emerald green fire that seemed to dance and sway like regular fire in a windy day, its massive talons looked like it can slice through anything, and the eyes, Danny was so drawn in by its eyes, deep, forest green eyes that gave off the feeling of coldness, but kindness like that of a mother.
|I see you are awed little chick, maybe a tamer and less over the top form will suit our coming discussion| the massive bird said in a high voice with a hint of amusement, like that of an aristocrat lady in medieval times.
Before Danny could question it, massive flames of green fire erupted from the bottom of where the bird stood (floated?) soon it grew weaker the flames started to die down to a trickle, and emerged from the fire was honestly one of the most beautiful woman Danny has ever seen.
Smooth brown hair down to her back, a curvy figure and a sizeable bust to match, her forest green eyes looking into his own neon green. And a long flowing green dress that sat snug onto her flawless milk white body.
"Hello Danny, it's nice to finally meet my little chick in person" the woman said with a chuckle, while Danny can only say incoherent words like a newborn babe.
"Now, now young one, find your words first before you speak them" once again the woman laughed in amusement as Danny composed himself a heavy blush on his face.
*ehem* "sorry… it's just… umm" Danny stumble in his words as the woman chuckled, her little laugh was sweet and filled with mirth. Once again Danny blushed in embarrassment, so he tried to talk again "W-who are you?" he finally got the words out of his mouth.
The woman smiled at him and said "It is curtesy to say your name first when talking to a lady"
Danny scrunched up his face "But, didn't you call me Danny? My name?" The woman nodded "Then if you know me already then why would I introduce myself?"
The woman sighed "You may be more mature than the rest of your flock little chick, but you have a lot to learn about curtesy. Your king will eventually teach you the intricacy of proper décor… I hope" she said the last one in a whisper Danny not hearing it.
"so I ask again little chick, Who are you?" the woman asked again this time Danny felt some pressure like it was an order rather than a question.
"D-Danny…" he croaked out starting to get nervous, the woman looked at him blankly her previous smile and sweet and loving eyes gone, nothing but cold emotion remained.
"Your full name little chick, not your nickname" The woman said her tone cold and her eyes narrowed, her eyes seemed to burn flickers of flame like pattern in her pupils suddenly sprang and in full view to Danny.
"D-Daniel J-James F-Fenton" he finally said his body shaking as the pressure he felt tripled and he was now breathing heavily.
The woman looked at him for a moment before smiling once again her eyes return to her calm forest green and the pressure Danny felt disappeared.
"Now, that wasn't hard, was it? listen well little chick when meeting people we must give them respect, respect can go a long way in every first encounter. So, introduce yourself fully when the situation calls for it" She smiled kindly at Danny who now looks at the woman wearily.
"Nice to meet you Daniel Fenton, you may call me Ashara I have no surnames but I do have titles" Ashara said and Danny felt something when he saw her smile turn prouder.
"The Phoenix queen, she who guides the gods of death, the true ice. But my most favorite, the emerald calamity"
Danny knew he was screwed, looking into the eyes of this woman.
XXX
Caimy and her two friends were playing with little Arturia her friends didn't knew better but Caimy looked at Arturia with some apprehension but ultimately decided she was just any normal girl, regardless of her family name.
'Besides, she might just be a branch member or have the same surname and not part of that house' Caimy reassured herself looking at Arturia playing with Harry the older boy looked unsure how to move around the little girl. All the while Percy smirked tying not to laugh as the younger boy looked at him pleadingly.
Arturia truly looked like just another child lost in this disaster, Caimy sighed but soon she walked up towards little Arturia "Come on Arturia, big brother Harry looks tired already because he worked really hard today and his now very sleepy. So, play with big brother Percy instead, is that alright?" Caimy voice with calm and soft tone.
Arturia looked at Caimy cutely and turned to Harry who looked nervous and hopeful then back to Caimy, and nodded skipping towards Percy with a look of betrayal on his face looking at Caimy. All the while Harry looked on in triumph and relief.
Caimy felt a sudden feeling in her chest looking at the interaction of Arturia and her friends, how she managed to integrate herself well into their little circle.
She felt this when she saw Danny, when she talked with Percy and Harry, following this feeling Caimy looked for her bag and fished something out of it.
Her compass, and the head arrow was locked straight at Arturia.
Caimy cursed gaining the attention of everyone their
(A/N soo… Arturia.
*ehem* yes I still know Percy will be the only knight, and no I'm not gonna change that no matter how awesome some will see having the famed 'king of knights' as well… a knight. This is not Fate saber, this is a four-year-old Arturia Pendragon born in the modern age.
Now how in the loving loli did she managed to get into this mess? Well next chapter will be all about Arturia)