Natsuki Subaru the Sage
Chapter 6: Divergence
Subaru with a certain Scorpio lass attached to his hips are facing a certain book back in the Otaku Dreamland. While tapping his right foot impatiently Subaru speaks:
"Alright then, enough of this fake tower with its high level caps, I'm clearly out of my element and have the shittiest starting gear. Now you owe me a damn explanation after nearly dying to that flame haired asshole."
The entity that the black haired boy is arguing with, is none other than the source of all his misery, a certain book that the pages seem to curl upon themselves in glee. Subaru proceeds to grab the book and sit down on a couch, while Shaula went to go watch Jujutsu Kaisen on the computer monitor, eyes sparkling at catching up with one of her beloved shows.
He looks down and sees the book composing itself and the pages fly to a specific section where Subaru pays attention:
"I thought Reid would have mellowed out after so many centuries, and I am indeed correct aren't I? If not, then there wouldn't be anything remaining of you in my divine presence. Your existence would have been atomized Tch. Reid failed me, I was so close to getting rid this thorn by my sid-."
Once again it seems like there are invisible hands grabbing the book and slapping it around until a final satisfying thud is heard as it's thrown with as much force possible towards the table.
Several light novel volumes of Sage of Tanya the Evil moved due to the force. Subaru straightens them out and places them in volume order while he glances at the book and harshly rebukes:
"Really, am I just a decoy for you or something? You shitty ass book, all you have shown me is how much of a degenerate you are, truly filthy. Now a promise is golden, so get to making sense before I ask Shaula to burn you to a crisp. I'll take my chances on the outside rather than listening to you spewing bullshit again."
Here the tattered book seems to be on its last legs while it turns itself to another page, Subaru squints and starts reading:
"You should have analyzed better young one, you need to know better and research before heading off to fight such a being, it was a test in your foresight and willingness to give up information which you failed spectacularly.
One must not lead a battle with their emotions raging like a volcanic eruption. That is the pinnacle of foolhardiness. Instead, one must heed a calm mind such as the tranquility of a serene lake. You have much to learn you foolish youth. The road to protecting what you will hold dear in the future shall be arduous, difficult, and fraught with danger. Are you ready?
"I need to learn more about this world, Shaula while an amazing help isn't the brightest, I can't read those blank black books. So, yes I am ready, teach me you shitty book!"
Now then, let's get to it.
(Some time Later)
Subaru was dizzy with all of the information he has received and is thinking about everything he learned. About the kingdom he is in called Lugunica, how there are three other kingdoms and brief history on them. While still absorbing the knowledge he sees some of the pages on the book shuffle unto a new entry, he focuses and reads:
"Very well that sums up the crash course history lesson, or at least the barebones of it. Im sure she will help you with your yin lessons, however do you have any questions?"
Here the boy furrows his eyebrows as his mind spins with countless questions, yet he feels his stomach rumble with hunger and has to remind himself he hasn't eaten anything in well over a day.
Recalling that Shaula said she ate mabeast meat to survive he shivers at the thought of eating those grimy bears that killed him once. He composes himself and asks:
"Why do I have to go to the capital in one month, what exactly am I going to face there?"
Here the books smugly turns to another section:
"Your destiny boy, the pinnacle of your worthless existence shall be decided there. What are you doing? What can I say except sorry, you have reached the end of your free trial. Insert ten holy coins to continue."
"Hey what the fuck asshole, this wasn't part of our deal!?" Yells out an annoyed Subaru at the sheer audacity this book has.
"Hmph, nope sorry too bad, what did you expect from a book left behind by my amazing self. It would be rather boring for you to know everything Haha. Very well I'll inform you about several things. Firstly, look out for 'silver'. Secondly, there is a side closet in this Holy Dreamland, go there and find suitable equipment to survive the Augria Sand Dunes.
Thirdly, there is a metia of transportation that is suitable for one use only to the nearest village and once you are on it, it shall give you directions. Finally, I will travel with you, however we will need to dispel 'Sand Time', with Shaula's help and my own sentience being used. I shall miss these conversations dearly boy, so use your intellect, and try to preserve, for this world is cruel to the weak."
After all this information is spat out by the book it seems to enter hibernation, possibly to prepare itself for whatever actions they will be taking. Subaru thinks about everything yet with how vague the book is he just clenches his teeth in irritation and sighs.
"Shaula I'm going to the closet that this damn book told me about, do you know where it is?"
Here Shaula gets up and rushes to his side while speaking:
"That is no problem mast…. Subaru, let's make haste!" She yanks his arm with strength which almost make the boy fall flat on his face and they enter another huge room.
Subaru looks around and is amazed by all the different costumes and outfits, even spotting a legend of Zelda breath of the wild iconic shirt which depicts a lobster on the otherwise blue shirt. While already used to this weird antics the previous owner had he is still modestly shocked at how the sheer collection even found itself to this place.
While he is absent mindedly scanning the room Shaula yells excitedly as she points out at several weapon racks and uniform displays and proclaims:
"Look, look master that's your favorite weapon you used to slay dragons with, let's go see it!"
While Subaru is going to comment he stops thinking as somehow, someway, Shaula is wielding a black short katana, with an intricate blade guard, he freezes up and thinks:
"Is that Ichigo Kurosaki's bankai zanpaktou? Alright I'm done."
"Alright Shaula just no, please I won't fall to these levels of cosplay, let's proceed and just show me what , I used to use regularly." Sighs the fierce eyed boy as he just wants to get this over with and get out of this damned tower.
"Oh that is no problem Subaru, let's go to where you old equipment is." Proclaims the oblivious Scorpio gal, dragging her mast…. Friend to where the best stuff is.
Subaru looks at the equipment and truly face palms as he ponders:
"A three sectional bo-staff, worn whip frayed at the edges, and a shoddy ass cloak. Great Subaru, next time I listen to that book I'll commit seppuku. Sigh I don't have many options and I'll be damned if I pick up one of those weird ass anime weapons, their probably booby trapped of something."
He equips himself with the cloak which surprisingly fits snugly against his body, as if it was tailor made for him. He shrugs at the thought and examines it. A beige color with traces of orange and black lines zigzagging around it, culminating with a weird looking crest on his left breast pocket.
While gathering the material he has ordered Shaula to find containers that can carry at least some water for their dangerous trek across this cursed desert. He remembers that the book talked to him about how there is a corrupt miasma that can affect his body negatively and that their supposed method of transportation has some modest shielding against it.
While wondering what he meant he sees Shaula returning with the book in tow and several water skins for their journey. After both individuals checked their equipment from top to bottom they decide enough is enough and venture to the exit of the tower.
The book opens suddenly and jumps to where Subaru is, he begins to read:
"I'll admit this boy, you have spunk, tenacity, and courage. May your journey be ever smooth, however we both know how shit your luck is. I suppose this tower is bidding you farewell, look behind you Natsuki Subaru."
Confused he turns around and his eyes widen due to a jovial blue light moving around and circling him, while he is unaware that this spirit has followed him from the spirit room he gazes at the floating book and it shuffles to another page:
"We did not cover this due to how I, prematurely felt it would have been unnecessary. Yet, there is no doubt any longer, you have a very high affinity towards spirits. I advise you form a temporary contract with this spirit since it seems to have been following you around. And it's a water quasi spirit, not bad young man"
He furrows his brows in confusion and is about to ask a question to the book when he sees an abrupt reply to his answers:
"Just calm your mind, exhale and try to resonate with the spirit, simply empty your thoughts until you feel nothing but tranquility, then you'll know what to do next."
Subaru turns and does as instructed, with deep breathes he calms himself down and imagines just a blank landscape, surprisingly he senses the spirit trying to talk to him:
"Hey mister, mister, you seem like fun, and it is ever so boring in this tower. Can I accompany you? After all its rather shameless that I have healed you twice yet have not received any compensation."
"Damn is everything in this world greedy like the loan sharks in Japan? Fine, I am unsure of magic and things about contracts sound rather sketchy, how about we form a temporary contract or bond? Whatever, just come with me, help me out with that you can, and I will tell you stories of my homeland."
"Mister that sounds rather unfair, I can't do much for you due to only being a lone quasi spirit, however I feel that being around you will allow me to grow rather quickly so I accept for now. Who knows, maybe there are other interesting stuff out there to see. I refuse to be a frog at the bottom of the well, content with their own little world when there is so much more to explore out there!"
"Damn how do you even know that expression? Sigh, never mind I'm sure it is that perverted Sage speaking weird stuff to all of you. Fine kid, you sound like a young girl, do you have a name?"
"En, you can call me Aquarius Master, I am a water quasi spirit that seeks a fun adventure!."
"Too long, your name is Aqua, like that useless goddess, I just hope you aren't like her at all."
"No problems, time for the pact Master!"
Bright lights surround both Subaru and Aqua, as some temporal contract if forged between the two. After that Subaru felt like he could breathe a little easy, as if his cardiovascular circulation has improved slightly.
With an energetic smile he beckons Shaula:
"Alright let's get out of here! I'm itching to see a world that isn't just a tower and an expansive desert!"
"Let's go Senpai! Time to have fun and laugh at the world as we have always done!" Says Shaula as she grins a megawatt smile that dazzles Subaru's eyes. Before he knows it he is strapped to what seems to be a Quad desert terrain motorcycle, as his eyes expand in surprise at this piece of modern technology. A rough voice seems to emerge from the book itself as both the book and Shaula speak in unison:
"Let's go, rough conversion, Sand Time turning off forcibly, Time to move, NOW!"
And before Subaru could understand the metia Quad accelerated on its own as Shaula laughs and one hundred concentric white circles appear in the air before she utters to the still sleeping bears:
"Get out of me and my Senpai's way you dang terrible food, Hell's Snipe!"
And with that utterance one hundred simultaneously fire as if part of a coordinated artillery strike of devastating proportions, leaving a wide area where Subaru takes over the Quad. And while yelling at the top of his lungs Shaula hugs his waist and shouts:
"VROOM, VROOOOM, faster master this is soooo much fun, Hahahaha."
With those final words they breach the spatial temporal barrier and with the combined help of the book and Shaula pierce it and start ther danger fraught adventure in the Augria Sand dunes. While a Silver bell laugh is heard at the first steps of her beloved's adventure.
(Scene Change)
Otto Suwen is not having the best time of his life, he had to reach out and accept this shitty contract to bring provisions to the far town of Milura. One of the only towns before the great and imposing Augria Sand Dunes start, where nary an adventurer ever returns from trying to commune with the great sage Shaula.
He sighs and pets another one of this charges, to be delivered to the Karsten Estate. With a low whisper he mutters:
"That's alright Patrasche, I'm truly sorry to have to take you this roundabout way to your original destination, however this order is truly important. I hope you understand girl."
Thanks to Otto's divine protection the conversations carries on smoothly, although to an outsider it may seem like sheer madness.
"Excuse me dear Otto-San, I just could not resist commenting on the sheer love you carry to your duties, and even fellow ground dragons.
What a wonderful commitment it is to trust as you do, I am truly happy to view other's as you do, with such compassion, dedication, commitment, and will. After all, are we not all just one big family trying to live together against the raging tempest that is life?"
Here Otto turns around to one of his fellow travelers that had hitch hiked with them a day ago, despite her shrouded cloak and the bandages surrounding her face she has the most gentle disposition. Almost as if you just want to join her and fight against her villains, or die for her cause. Unknowingly Otto smiles and scratches his cheek as he responds:
"Well I am glad you think such of me Sirius-San."
AN:
Well this was fun, I was going to try to make it longer, however I specified in my other fan fiction, Discordant Harmony how I am to do my chapters from now on.
All of my chapters will be from 2.5K-6K max, unless it is an arc conclusion.
I write four fictions, collab on 2, shortly 3. So please have patience. I love all my fics, and I appreciate your patience, dedication, and answers.
Fic agenda:
If it was heads on a toin coss it was going to be Alice, however it was tails. Which means my new collab starts soon with Archbishop of Crush who wrote the awaited return. I won't spoil it just think of something along the idea of our poor Subaru suffering through divergence, Hehehe.
Alice.
Stalker
Discordant Harmony
Then back to Sagebaru.
Now that I write my chapters shorter we will see more of my chapters coming to life. Again do not hesitate to dm me if needed, yet do not ask me to change my stance on my chapters. I love all of my fics dearly.
Love all of you, Oteycri000 Signing off.
