Chapter 17

Fluff! Alfred x Arthur x Matthew here~

Enjoy!

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"Arthur! What happened?" Asked one of the familiars, the second one. More cheerful and rather overbearing...
"Happened?" Asked Arthur disorientated.
"Ma- my brother said you were in a fight."
"Oh? How would he know that?" Frowned Arthur warily.
"We have our sources..." It was the first brother this time.
He was soft and sweet but Arthur couldn't help but think that there was something more to him than his polite and innocent facade. Just like there was more to the second familiar's obnoxiousness.
"Anyways... What happened?"
"I challenged someone to a duel."
"That bastard! Didn't he know who you were?" Hissed the first familiar.
He knew he had been correct. That familiar was the more dangerous one...
"No, but he surely does now. I thought the Braginski line was smarter than that... I remember Ivan being an intellectual equal" said Arthur with a shrug, reclining in his chair.
"You liked him?" Asked the second familiar, trying to sound casual.
"Hmm... I suppose I did when we were young. I haven't spoken to him for a while- we don't share any classes together at school."
"That a shame" said the second familiar, sounding rather relieved.
"I suppose" mused Arthur.
"Well, you seem a lot more relaxed now" chuckled the first familiar.
"Yeah!" Grinned the second.
"Oh... I didn't notice" frowned Arthur. He couldn't deny it, the battle had shaken loose some bad memories.
"Glad we could help" the first familiar breathed into his ear and Arthur shuddered.
"Well, I am more relaxed now" he grudgingly allowed.

They glomped him, he barely managed to shake them off before he awoke.

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Arthur turned over in his emerald sheets. He stared at the white ceiling, with an amused smile tugging on his lips.
"What's so funny?" Questioned Amit with a grin, turning to face him Arthur returned it with a grin of his own.
"Just had a good dream is all."
"Well, that's good. I've been worried about you."
"Oh?"
"You were so dreadfully unhappy last time you came here but things are different this time."
"How so?"
"You seem happy now. I don't know why but I do know I'm grateful."
"Hah, you are a good friend Amit." Said Arthur warmly.
"Only the best for you your highness." Amit replied teasingly then he leapt out of bed, stretching dramatically. Arthur sat up and looked at him petulantly.
"Don't call me that."
"Aww, but it suits you, your majesty." He sniggered.
"Oh put a sock in it Amit." Arthur grumbled, preparing to get dressed. Pulling out his emerald robes.
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Alana hummed to herself as she gave out the books in preparation for her first lesson.
"Good morning" said a pleasant voice from behind.
She turned around rather startled, to see a blonde boy with long blonde hair and gentle blue eyes. He also wore simple blue robes.
"Can I help you with something?" She asked curiously.
He looked at her for a second them broke out into a pleasant smile.
"Oh no, I just wanted to introduce myself."
"Introduce yourself?" Alana frowned confused.
"Yes. I um... I'm your younger brothers familiar."
"Oh? I wasn't aware he had chosen yet." Said Alana mildly.
"There's no competition. We will win. We are destined to be with Arthur." He said without a hint of hesitation.
"Ah, I see. Well, I suppose I should return the favour. I, am Princess Alana Kirkland. Some call me the green dragon others the emerald magician. I am Arthur's sister and if you so much as touch my brother without his permission I will allow Alice to gut you like a fish. No, in fact I will do it yourself. Consider it an honour." She spoke haughtily, drawing herself to her full height- she wasn't tall but she was certainly an imposing figure.
"Well, then you needn't worry. Arthur is my precious master after all."
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