Author's Note: So I believe I also forgot to say thank you to another person so I will do so with this chapter start.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Ronin Warriors or Winx Club
Warning: Violence and altercations.
Chapter 31) Picking sides and Picking fights
Once they were out of the cave the group split into two. Kayura, Anubis, Aisha, Bloom and Touma heading back into the town to get Jun and Nasuti, while the rest took Seiji, Roxy and Naaza back to Alfea. When they arrived back Shin, Musa and Tecna headed off to make sure Ryo could move Roxy to the infirmary without too much of a commotion happening. Seiji was set to rest in Flora's room with her, as she thought the smell of flower would help, and no one disagreed. Naaza was set to rest in his room, and Rajura stayed with him along with Stella and Shu.
"Dammit… Rajura, I…"
"There's nothing to be said Hardrock. This isn't your fault, if anything your strength allowed us to reach them." Rajura stated calmly but Stella could tell he was also beating himself up over it. His lips were tense and his voice sounded off like this had opened some old wound. "It will be okay Naaza is still with us."
"Yeah, that's true." Shu sighed and shoved his hands in his pockets. Stella looked between the two but she couldn't tell how she could help them. Was the loss of their other friend weighing so heavily on them still. Sure the group thought about Nabu, but they'd long since healed from that loss.
"Does the death of your other friend still bother you?" Stella asked voicing her thoughts. Rajura took his gaze from Naaza and looked at Stella before smiling.
"Is that what it seems like?" He asked and she nodded. Rajura smiled at the misunderstanding and even nodded his head. "It is kind of you to worry about how our past affects us but this isn't about that. To myself and Anubis, Naaza is like our brother. We have known eachother for a very long time and we have no other family but each other." Rajura explained. "When Shuten betrayed Arago to aid the ronin, he betrayed us. He was guided by loyalty and betrayed us. There was no wound greater than that knowledge." Rajura explained and Stella looked down to the ground. It sounded so strange to hear the conflicting anger and love in Rajura's voice. It was clear the white haired man was passionate about this topic but she still couldn't see yet how this wasn't about his death.
"Stella when Shuten left us, we closed ranks even after the war. Lady Kayura, the ronin, even the woman Nasuti and the child Jun."
"He's not a child anymore." Shu interrupted.
"I know, Hardrock. Now what I was saying was. We didn't trust them. We couldn't open up to them for years. The betrayal of loyalty had us watching everyone so closely. Most of you have been as guarded as we are but Lady Roxy was always very opened, and Naaza grew to enjoy her company. We have accepted you are our allies, but shamefully not Anubis or myself ever thought any of you would lay your life on the line for us. We are shaken more from Lady Roxy's actions than anything else." Rajura explained and Stella wasn't sure what to say. It was a bit offensive that Anubis and Rajura believed they wouldn't fight their hardest for them. Yet to be betrayed by someone who was close to you, that always hurt. They felt the sting when their ex boyfriends left them, and she had felt it when her father had been spelled.
"Well I won't tell you that I'm not upset to hear that…. But I think I get it. It's not easy to open up after being hurt." Stella said sitting down across from Rajura. She felt Shu come up and place a hand on her shoulder in support. "I guess it's a bit surprising to since Shu, Shin and everyone being so open and trusting." Stella shrugged and Rajura nodded seeming to understand.
"Still I'm sorry we weren't there to help Naaza, and Roxy. I don't get why they were attacked." Stella lamented. "I just want for once something to go right." Stella stated as she dropped her head into her hands. She didn't care if she was slouching or that she was whining and not exactly handling everything maturely. There had been so much that had happened to her and her friends, and every time it looked like they'd catch a break or things started to look up something had to happen to drag them down. Stella was the most aware of the political arguments going on about the ronin and warlords, after all she loved that sort of stuff most days.
"Stella…" Shu trailed off he wanted to say or do something to make it right but there wasn't much he could do at the moment. Seeing her sad changed the mood of the day, like the sun vanishing behind dark clouds. He wanted to bring back that smile that lit up a room, and the care free view she had not letting anything but style bother her.
"Still I believe this saddened mood of yours is causing more strife than anything those wretched women have done."
Stella gasped and her gaze shot over to the bed Naaza was resting on. He was pushing himself upright with Rajura there to steady him, and a look that screamed push me away and you'll regret it. Stella breathed out a sigh of relief seeing Naaza get up and even stood up herself wanting to approach him. The moment Rajura moved to the side Stella walked over and hugged the warlord of venom. She was glad he was okay, glad he had helped Roxy, and glad he wasn't to proud to not return the hug.
"I will be fine…. Though I fear the clothes you got me can not be saved." Naaza said as Stella let him go. She chuckled a little bit as she looked over the torn and bloodstained shirt. Somehow she wasn't to appalled by it at the moment.
"Well you make it work." Stella said a small smile coming to her face.
"How is Roxy?" Naaza asked.
"She's stable from what we've been told but the fairy dust isn't helping her, and it seems your poison is stronger than anything the people here have encountered." Shu said and Naaza nodded. He started to move towards the door and while Stella and Shu thought about going with Naaza it was Rajura who set his hands on their shoulders.
"The fewer people the better. We all can see Lady Roxy, after Naaza gives her an anti-venom." Rajura stated and Shu huffed while Stella nodded.
"But what can we do till then…" Stella wondered and the two warriors looked at eachother lost for what could be done.
"We can be at ease and think about what we've learned. There is also how did a dynasty gate open by the museum." Rajura purposed.
"Yeah, hey maybe we can go and explain this to the people in charge so that Bloom and Ryo don't have to shoulder that burden too." Shu grinned and Stella smiled. She'd never stepped up to give a report but it would be important to talk with Faragonda about what happened to Shu and her, and Rajura knew what happened in town.
"Okay yeah that sounds like a plan." Stella nodded. "Even if it isn't my first choice of activities." She smiled and Rajura chuckled. Shu placed himself between the two and wrapped an arm around their shoulders. The three smiled before heading out to talk with Faragonda, Griffon and Saladine. Still Shu was just happy that Stella was in a slightly better mood now. It helped him feel more at ease.
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Naaza had taken a moment in the hallway to mentally snag a few of the other ronin and warlord's attention mentally to see if they knew where Roxy was resting. Thankfully Touma responded and told him to meet by the dorm stairs, and Bloom and her sister would help show him the way. He quietly headed down the stairs and he hadn't even reached the bottom when he saw Touma talking with Bloom and her sister. Naaza snorted and shook his head as he watched how Touma watched Bloom quietly listening to everything she said. It was more intense than when the ronin had dated Kayura.
"Oh Naaza, I'm glad you're okay." Bloom commented as she spotted him first. He nodded and tensed only for a moment as she hugged him. After a moment Naaza's surprise melted and he returned the short embrace. Touma just patted his shoulder and smiled, and Naaza nodded. It was still foreign to him to have such acceptance from people, but the winx were surprising him every day. "Daphne, this is Naaza, he's one of the warlords. Naaza this is my sister Daphne." Bloom said introducing the two.
"Hello Princess Daphne, it is a pleasure to meet you. Though now is not the best time. Lady Bloom I would like to check on Lady Roxy, and see what I can do for her." Naaza said as he gave a slight bow to Daphne. Daphne wanted to smile at him, appreciating the respect, but she couldn't.
"Naaza there's a slight problem with that, and Daphne was explaining it to Bloom and myself." Touma said a frown making his lines turn down slightly.
"What's the problem." Naaza asked raising an eyebrow.
"One of the staff in the infirmary, let it spill that this happened while the winx were with you. Many people want your friends confined till they decide if you should be allowed to stay or sent back to earth…. Some don't even want you being around the winx." Daphne explained and while Touma looked disheartened Naaze didn't flinch. Daphne felt a small shiver run up her spine as Naaza just stared at her for a moment. His narrow gaze and strange eyes reminded her a lot of a monsters, or how she felt as a child when looking at depictions of demons.
"Let me guess these people support the men we met?" Naaza stated flatly and Daphne nodded. He hummed for a moment before bowing to Daphne. "Thank you for the concern, and warning. I will however still need someone to show me to where Lady Roxy is. The venom of the Snake Fang swords is unique, it isn't something that should be left untreated." Daphne couldn't help but smile at the green haired man's words. His appearance was intimidating but Daphne could see much much he cared for Roxy, much like how she cared for Bloom.
"It won't be easy." Bloom said looking to Touma and Naaza.
"Nothing important ever is." Touma smiled and Bloom and Daphne nodded taking the lead. As they walked Daphne noticed how the two men fell behind them slightly, silently nodded or casting glances like they were talking to the other. Daphne's amber eyes filled with confusion and as she was about to ask the guys what was going on Bloom touched her arm.
"Don't worry about them, it's a gift they share. And Daphne thank you for coming with us, I'm hoping you'll be able to help us provide some reason." Bloom thanked her sister and Daphne shook her head and smiled.
"Bloom it's nothing. You feel very strongly about this and that's enough for me." Daphne smiled. The smile was short lived as a clearing throat brought the group of fours attention on Sky, Thoren, one of the Nurses from the infirmary, Diaspro, Sky's father and a rather tired looking Faragonda. It was clear the headmistress was also being berated for her choice to allow the ronin and warlords to continue to move freely through the school.
"Bloom? Are you here to see Roxy?" Sky asked ignoring both Touma and Naaza as he approached Bloom. He reached out to touch her but Bloom moved back. While Sky frowned Diaspro clearly was unhappy that Sky still wanted to connect back to Bloom. He broke up with Bloom to come back to her, and now he wanted Bloom again! Diaspro couldn't help but clench her fists, the whole mess was unfair!
"Well no, I'm just showing Naaza the way to Roxy's room." Bloom answered calmly but she could see that the majority of the people around were now bristling. Apparently getting Naaza in may be harder than she thought it would.
"I'm sorry, but there is no way that will happen." The nurse stated firmly not even attempting to hide her glare.
"Please forgive my rudeness but you are nothing more than a nuisance right now." Naaza stated his patients for these politics was gone. "Roxy was inflicted with venom, from my swords when she picked them up."
"Why would you allow her near poisoned weapons!" The nurse yelled.
"How could you poison your weapons." Sky scoffed and Touma placed a hand on Bloom's shoulder to hold her back.
"None of that matters, and if you wish to scream than do so after I have tended to the poison." Naaza said sharply. He began to move forward and found Sky and Thoren moving quickly to block his path. Daphne froze as she found herself in between the three. She could feel the anger off of all of them, as well as the jealously and hate that was burning in Sky and Thoren. She barely had time to flinched as someone touched her gently. She could feel the hand ready to guide her out of the middle, but it's callous grip shifted.
"Hey don't touch my wife!" Thoren yelled making a grab for Naaza, and Naaza moved Daphne and himself with inhuman speed. The Paladin was shocked as Naaza disappeared for a moment. As he recovered from his surprise he snapped his head to the left where Naaza was now with Daphne.
"Thank you for being a guide here Princess Daphne, but stay back here with Strata and Bloom now." Naaza said gentle, and Daphne nodded. He moved her so she wouldn't be hurt or caught in any cross fire. Had Thoren thought about that when he moved, or had he been so wrapped up in siding with Sky that he forget she would be between them all. Daphne watched as Naaza moved with purpose and without fear of consequences towards Thoren and Sky. She worried for Thoren, because she felt deep down that there was no way for him to match this man if a fight broke out.
"Move now boy, or I will have no problem with moving you." Naaza growled and at this point Sky's father moved up.
"Do not speak to-"
"Please let's all just calm down." Miss Faragonda cut in before Sky's father could say anything that would aggravate the warlord more. "I'm sorry to you, but I don't believe there is enough of a reason to let you by. The top teachers here and herbal experts are with Roxy." Faragonda explained and while Naaza was still impatient his scowl returned to a vague frown. Touma at this point was stepping up next to Naaza his eyes filled with a mix of concern and worry.
"I don't think this is something they will have any knowledge on. That poison only comes from the Armor of Fall, and I doubt any have experience with that, other than myself." Naaza explained just as Nebula came up the hall.
"They can handle this, and I don't appreciate you questioning the knowledge of my coworkers." The nurse chimed up and Naaza narrowed his eyes. He didn't wish to speak about the poison being demonic thanks to how the armor was formed or give away the antidote but he had to get to Roxy before what he used to stabilize her worked through her system.
"Miss if I may, the armor's abilities are hard for us to explain but I would implore you to trust Naaza on this." Touma stated and the nurse huffed placing her hands on her hips.
"Please Miss Faragonda, I know it's a lot to ask but let Naaza see Roxy." Bloom begged earning a glare from Sky's father.
"This group of young men has bumbled about enough." He snorted but Faragonda ignored him.
"If you could explain just a little it may help us-"
"Faragonda?" Nebula interrupted Faragonda as she came up behind the group. Her gaze was sharp and as stern as ever. "Let them pass. As queen of the Earth Fairies I have much interest in trusting these men and speaking with them." Nebula stated and while some may have wanted to speak her tone made it clear she wouldn't hear any argument.
"Very well Nebula. Please Prince Sky, Thoren step aside." Faragonda urged. Sky growled and narrowed his gaze at Naaza and Touma before stepping to the side. As soon as the group started to move Sky's gaze fell on Bloom and darkened greatly. He was going to speak to her about this ridiculousness. It was them who should be working with the winx, and being close to them not some earth humans with barely any power. His lips were in a tight frown as the four started to pass them and right as Bloom was within reach he reached for her arm. His fingers almost able to wrap around her forearm but instead he hit something like a wall with the hint of a dark blue shimmer. It was only there for a second and he couldn't figure out what it had been.
Touma didn't take his attention off of Sky until Bloom was safely pass Miss Faragonda. He had prepared his barrier the second Sky had looked at Bloom. Touma knew it was pushing it with Sky when he set his hand on Bloom's shoulder, but he'd learned from Shin, Musa, Tecna, Stella, and even Roxy that the specialist didn't want to accept the olive branch that Shin, Nasuti and himself had offered many times. Touma was kind but he wasn't going to let anyone bother his friends no matter who they were.
"Thank you Nebula." Bloom said softly as she walked next to her sister. She placed a hand over Touma's and even looked back briefly at him to smile in thanks for his support. It was hard for her to see Sky acting like this, and even harder to deal with the looks she was getting from Diaspro, because Diaspro should have been leaving her alone now she had Sky, and her brother-in-law Thoren.
It was clear even Daphne was a bit upset by how Thoren and Sky had acted. She knew Thoren wanted to reconnect with Sky and probably was influenced by the fact that Sky's father was there, but was it too much to hope that Thoren would have been his own man? That he would stop acting like Bloom had done something wrong, or that she was doing something wrong by being supportive of Bloom. The suspicion he kept throwing at her was too much to handle. As she gazed at the floor still following the Queen of the Earth Fairies, she noticed someone coming up on her left. Lifting her gaze she first saw the shocking green hair and purple eyelids, before realizing that it was Naaza.
"If you wish you can go back. We appreciate what you've done but you seemed bothered, and I'm sure your role to your crown is more important." Naaza spoke and Daphne smiled. He was giving her a way to leave without being rude.
"It's okay I want to be here for Bloom. Roxy is a close friend of Bloom's and I know she's worried sick." Daphne said with a soft shake of her head.
"Indeed… It is nice of you to stand by your sister, it hasn't been concealed the amount of disdain there is for our presence, or the contempt towards those who would call us allies." Naaza said and Daphne nodded feeling sorry for him and his friends. Those who she had interacted with seemed incredible nice, and she remembered when she found Touma and Bloom talking a week ago how both of them seemed so happy talking with the other. Naaza, Rajura, and Touma were all sweet, but the bias support for specialist and paladins over these humans from earth was the obstacle here.
"Here we are, I will ask that some of the others step out of the room." Nebula said and to her surprise Naaza bowed deeply.
"Thank you." Naaza said as Nebula opened the door to let him in. Roxy's parents were there and there were a few teachers and nurse staff trying to figure out how to neutralize the venom completely.
"Bloom we should wait here." Touma said before either of the Fairies could move. "Naaza knows what he's doing and we will probably just be a distraction."
"Yeah, but what can we do than." Bloom asked Touma and he shrugged as he leaned against the wall.
"Well we could talk about how we can lessen the tension after what has happened. I'm sure people will want Roxy to tell them what happened looking for a way to say we are at fault again." Touma reasoned out.
"So what you're saying is you need a way to prove you are reliable and that this is because of the situation?" Daphne asked and Touma nodded. "I know it might not be the best idea, but what about trying to get a third party like the head masters to hold a tournament and let you and your friends participate to ease the stress. It would allow for people to see you in action and see that you are capable. There could be a festival too, which will help lift the mood since people are still worried about Solaria and Earth." Daphne suggested and Touma nodded. It was a good idea, especially if someone else could propose it.
"Yeah, but do you think everyone will agree?" Bloom asked looking at Touma. "Shin doesn't like fighting, and will Anubis truly participate in a competition? He takes battle so seriously." Bloom pointed out and Touma smiled.
"Shin won't like it but he'll come through for us, and Anubis will need to be told it's just like sparring." Touma answered and Bloom nodded. Daphne smiled to herself as the two talked over the idea. It seemed the more Touma spoke the more Bloom smiled, and that made Daphne happy. Bloom had been so destroyed when Sky broke up with her that it had affected everyone in the family, all they wanted was to somehow bring back Bloom's smile. Thanks to Touma Daphne was getting to see her little sister smile again, and watch her move on from a crushing breakup. Daphne decided since Touma agreed to the idea that maybe she could be the person to get the ball rolling for them. She would speak with the headmasters for them.
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Naaza was grateful that while he mixed the antivenom people were quiet. Only twice had someone started to speak only to fall silent after a few words left their mouth. The teachers were watching seeing what they could learn, or maybe watching to see how he could do what they couldn't he wasn't sure. It didn't take long for him to finish the antivenom and give it off to one of the nurses. The continued stares however made Naaza move back in the room as he tried to seem unintrusive but still everyone's attention was on him.
"May I ask how you know of this antivenom? We tried some of what you used to no effect." Palladium asked and for a moment Naaza studied him. The pointed ears were odd, and he couldn't help but wonder what the teacher speaking to him was.
"It is because of the armor. I add energy from the armor to the antivenom, without the armor it would just stabilize Lady Roxy." Naaza explained and Klaus looked more confused then before.
"And here I was hoping that it was a normal explanation." Klaus sighed and Morgana stepped up next to him.
"If that was the case, why did you wait till here?" Morgana asked having been filled in by Ryo.
"I was gravely injured, in that state I couldn't use the energy of the armor safely for myself or Lady Roxy. I focused on stabilizing her so that there would be a chance to heal her…. Are you Lady Roxy's mother and father?" Naaza asked looking to Morgana and Klaus.
"Yes, oh." Morgana gasped as Naaza got down and prostrated himself out of formality as well as his wish to apologize to them. Palladium and the staff were also taken off guard by the action and looked to Nebula wondering if it was a custom on earth.
"I apologize for it is my fault Roxy was poisoned. I missed the ambush and after being injured Roxy used the Snake Fang swords to fight off the attackers." Naaza stated his eyes closing since the floor wasn't much to look at. "You're daughter, Lady Roxy is someone I would never meant to place in harm's way. She is… precious to myself and my brother's in arms." Naaza said, though the words still didn't justify what Roxy meant to them. She was like Lady Kayura, someone that they respected and wanted to protect.
"Please you don't need to bow." Morgana implored. She watched as Naaza first lifted his head and after a moment he nodded and stood up again.
"How did Roxy learn how to fight with a sword." Klaus asked and Naaza closed his eyes for a moment.
"When the gates of the dynasty opened Roxy felt frustrated that she couldn't use her magic as well, she wanted to protect her friends and aid everyone. I suggested that she could learn to fight with a sword." Naaza noted how the teachers gasped and looked at him like done something unthinkable, but still he continued. "She's worked very hard with Anubis, Rajura and myself and become very good. Her skill has improved and it has built a confidence in her, that wasn't there before."
"Why would you teach her that?" Klaus asked sounding distressed at the idea of his little girl being in more danger than before.
"For the same reasons she learned how to use magic. On some level she learned how to use magic to protect herself, whether from her own powers, or from others. She is a princess who didn't seem to have any guards, and clearly from her skill she didn't need them. But the dynasty showed all of us that it will weaken the magic of the fairies, leaving them vulnerable to attack. I taught her how to use a sword so I could ensure her safety and because the princess asked." Naaza stated and he watched Klaus's face soften. The idea wasn't liked but there were some good points to what he said. Naaza's seriousness was interrupted slightly by his gaze catching Roxy moving. He didn't lose his composer but relief flooded him as Roxy's face turned towards him and she smiled. Her gaze didn't stay on him though and drifted quickly to her parents.
"Mom, dad?" Roxy spoke softly as she sat up. Her parents were soon by her side embracing her. Her name was breathed to her by both her parents clearly worried about her, and as she was let go Roxy could see Naaza standing on the outskirts. She smiled warmly to him before trying to get up.
"Roxy don't get up, I think you should stay in bed a bit longer." Klaus urged and Roxy dropped her smiled.
"But-"
"Listen to him Roxy." Naaza stated making Roxy pout a little. Still the warlord couldn't hide the smirk as he walked over to her. He didn't know how to tell her thank you for what she'd done but it seemed he didn't have to. As soon as he was within reach Roxy had leaned forward and hugged the green haired warlord.
"I'm glad you are okay." Roxy said, remembering how scared she'd been that she would loose her friend.
"I feel the same way about you." Naaza said as she hugged him and he just rested a hand on her shoulder.
"I don't mean to be cold but back to the problem at hand what do you mean the dynasty weakened magic?" Nebula asked, as Naaza stepped back from Roxy and some of the nurses left. It was now just the six of them and that was probably for the best.
"I don't know." Naaza said and Roxy looked between him and Nebula.
"It was like all the energy was being pulled out of me, or pushed down by something. There is so much evil there is was like nothing I've experienced." Roxy chimed in trying to explain what the dynasty had felt like.
"Does Faragonda know?" Morgana asked as she touched Roxy's shoulder.
"I am uncertain." Naaza said shaking his head.
"I don't think so… Everythings been like a whirlwind. When we get a moment to rest no one is around to speak to us… Not to mention the stupid gossip is getting out of hand." Roxy stated folding her arms. It seemed Klaus, Morgana and Nebula all turned to look at Roxy for more of an explanation while Naaza just looked off to the side. The gossip didn't matter to him or his brother's their skin was thicker than that.
"The words of boys will not shake our resolve." Naaza muttered and Roxy frowned.
"Yeah but if it causes people to stop us from working together!"
"Roxy, maybe you can start at the beginning?" Klaus asked and Roxy sighed.
"People are agitated by the Ronin warriors and Warlords working with us. They don't trust them, and many seem to think that since our more recent battles haven't been that difficult that the losses we've faced are their fault. It's just not fair!" Roxy stated firmly. "We need to work with the ronin and it's getting hard to focus when people keep shooting glares at us or questioning us for being their friends." As Roxy finished Morgana and Nebula exchanged a look and nodded.
"Then maybe having people on our side will help." Morgana smiled.
"We will see what we can do to help." Nebula stated though her face still held a tight frown. One that reminded Naaza of a look Kayura would get when someone crossed her.
"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave." Naaza stated bowing his head and Roxy frown.
"No Naaza, I wanted to talk to you. Please?" Roxy asked and Naaza nodded walking closer to the bed she was own. She had to apologize to him, for not being stronger, for worrying him and his friends. She could just feel it. She knew they were all thinking of her. She could feel the rush of suspicion as Naaza glanced at the others when he moved closer, a subtle wondering what they could do, and Roxy blinked. Nothing was in the way say thought it would be like a spoken phrase or comment but she knew it! She was feeling, and hearing what was on Naaza's mind. But not just him, she could vaguely feel Ryo, Shin, Seiji, Shu, Touma, Rajura, Anubis, Stella and Lady Kayura.
"Roxy…" Roxy snapped out of her thoughts and looked to Naaza first wide eyed then with a grin quickly spreading over her face.
"I can feel your thoughts! I mean I can hear them too, and everyone else in the ronin warriors!" Roxy exclaimed and a moment of confusion passed over the three older adults. She didn't even remember transforming beyond what she could but she had to have. Had she finally caught up with the winx, and could this power help her protect her friends? Oh Roxy hoped so.
"If it is the same power as what Stella seems to have, and if so you should practice with her to learn more about it." Naaza said and Roxy nodded still grin.
"That's the power you were looking into today, right?" Morgana asked.
"Yeah it was mom. I'm not sure if the museum really helped but Stella found a cave, and I think I learned some things to talk with everyone about too." Roxy said and Naaza smiled.
"Roxy I know you wanted to speak, but I should take my leave. We shall speak with everyone later, take some time with your family please." Naaza insisted and Roxy nodded. She wanted to object and ask him to stay, but she could feel that people made Naaza uneasy.
"Okay I will. Naaza thank you." Roxy smiled and Naaza shook his head.
"No need to thank me." Naaza turned leaving the room and as he opened the door he glanced back at Roxy. ~I should be the one to thank you, Lady Roxy. So thank you.~ Naaza nodded humbly as his shut the door.
"I told you not to call me Lady Roxy! I'm just Roxy!" Roxy yelled her voice muffled by the door, and Naaza smirked. Naaza wasn't surprised to see Strata and Bloom still waiting in the hallway, but Daphne's presence was a bit surprising.
"It's good to hear that Roxy's feeling better." Bloom smiled and Touma chuckled.
"She has enough energy to yell at Naaza, so I'm sure she'll be on her feet before dinner." Touma added. "So is Roxy seeing people or is it just family for now?" Touma asked.
"At the moment family only Strata. Though I'm sure you are right and we will see Roxy later today." Naaza said and Touma nodded satisfied with the answer.
