Okay to be fair this chapter was drafted beforehand, so all I had to do was type it out. I know I'm going to have some trouble updating regularly, but this story WILL BE COMPELTED (even if it kills me). Don't hesitate to give me feedback I'm still planning the story as I go. Alright HERE WE GO!!!!
(And for God sakes tell me about my grammar)
Chapter 2: The strange invention
The main hall was buzzing with motion. Hundreds of people could be seen rushing in and out of various chambers throughout the corridor. Most of these individuals were maids taking care of their early morning chores. They moved about holding heavy baskets of laundry, and exchanging tidbits of current gossip.
Different rankings of soldiers were also marching around the expansive hallway, the majority of the bunch heading in the direction of Gwendal's office. Many of them holding tall stacks of papers, and looking warily about.
The enticing smell of breakfast came wafting from the kitchens. The lovingly prepared dishes seemed to have already materialized in the royal dining room. Almost all windows that could be opened were, and a lovely spring breeze rolled through the castle.
The murmur of voices echoed throughout the chamber and although the morning couldn't have been more pleasant, there was a shiver of dreadful excitement in the air.
Most of it seemed to be directed at the immense metal structure standing erect in the middle of the hall. Given Blood Pledge Castle's reputation for strange things, one would think that no one would look twice at the monstrous contraption, but new things were new things, and anything was free game when it comes to castle gossip.
The "thing" supposedly appeared overnight. None could guess how the strange machine was dragged into the main hallway, or its purpose for being there. One thing, however, was obvious.
It had something to do with the castle's resident inventor.
It screamed of her "genius"; from the title "Makes-You-Super-powerful- Chan" splashed across its side, to the pink flames painted around the bulk of the metal flank. In fact the entire machine was painted some shade of pink.
It loomed in the morning sunlight like some awful homage to all things sweet and feminine. It's mere presence striking fear into the souls of all potential guinea pigs within a foot of the screaming metal death trap.
Even without it frightening choice of decoration, the machine was quite the sight. It was an eggshell shaped chamber covered with numerous wires and lights. The interior was hallow and had a metal helmet hanging from the ceiling by rubber tubing it swung to and fro like a noose. A simple wooden chair sat in the middle of the space. Propped on the very top of the machine was a concave dish with a long metal rod sticking out from the center.
All together "Makes-You-Super-powerful- Chan" was ridiculous, but this didn't make it any less intimidating to the curious onlookers. Many a soul had been exposed to the terror that was Anissina's inventions and few escaped with minimal damage.
Just last month dozens of Mazoku men had their eyebrows burned off when "Makes-The-Room- Smell- Sweetly- Kun" exploded in a hellish fireball. It's safe to say that if Wolfram hadn't been there to force back the flames there would be a lot more damage than scorched drapes.
Oh yes many were wary of this potential death trap.
"What do you think this one does" whispered a maid to young soldier. He shrugged lamely, "I'm not sure but I've got a terrible feeling about this", he replied. The maid nodded, then turned her attention to the figure of their king ambling down the hall.
"I've got to go Frin I've got deliver these", she pointed to the basket of towels, "to the kitchen". With that the young maid scurried away.
Frin moved into position and saluted the king as he walked past.
Yuri sighed as he nodded to the various people walking about the hall. His thoughts had been rushing around his head for most of the morning and he still felt flushed over his embarrassing dream.
"I shouldn't be thinking about Wolfram like this, it's just isn't right, and on top of that he's my best friend"!
"That's not true" a devilish voice whispered, echoing from the recesses of Yuri's mind, "he's more than just your best friend, he's your Fiancé, Your's ". Yuri shivered at the alien thought trying not to picture Wolfram hot, nude, and wrapped up in his arms.
The feeling of disappointment settled in his stomach when he refused to peruse the thought.
"HEIKA!!!!"
Yuri turned to look as he was engulfed in the constricting embrace of his flamboyant advisor.
"Good morning Gunter", came the muffled acknowledgment as Yuri was smothered further into the Silver haired man's clutch.
"Oh Heika, I'm so sorry I couldn't be there to wake this morning, I was helping Gwendal sort through papers, and before I could rush over to greet you I was caught by that horrid woman Anissina. She wanted me to help her move that giant pile of scrap metal", he pointed to the mystery machine (O.o) "into the main hall and what's worse I have to be the one to test it!!! Me Heika do you know how terrified I am".
"Ah…I've got a good idea", Yuri replied.
"SAVE ME HEKIA" Gunter cried locking Yuri tighter in his bone crushing hug.
"GUNTER!!! STOP YOUR GOING TO SNAP ME IN HATF", Yuri yelped. "Sorry" Gunter sniveled and released his abused monarch.
"Listen we can talk about this at breakfast" Yuri gasped, holding his chest. Gunter nodded in agreement. The two turned to walk into the dining room, when suddenly a voice called out from behind them.
"WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING GUNTER" Anissina declared grabbing on to the advisor with an iron grip. Gunter whimpered and struggled for release.
"RELEASE ME YOU HELLISH WOMAN", he cried scratching at his red haired tormentor.
"Oh don't be a baby I'm sure my invention is perfectly safe", Anissina claimed pulling harder as she dragged the screaming man to the bowls of her machine. The abounding onlookers watched in thinly veiled horror at the scene playing out before them, a few praying under their breaths for the safety of their doomed friend.
"HELP ME HEIKA", Gunter wailed as Anissina strapped him to the chair. Yuri glanced around for help in panic. "WHAT AM I SUPOSSED TO DO", he groaned, "ANISSINA STOP!" he barked. The young woman stopped messing with the machinery and sent a pointed look to the king turning to stiffly stand in front of Yuri.
"Yes Heika", she replied her voice as bold as ever. The word "scary" floated across Yuri's mind as he spouted the quickest thing he could think of.
"umm…How does it work!!!", he shrieked.
There was a short silence, then Gunter let out a desperate cry not unlike that of a trapped animal. "WHY HEIKA" he moaned hanging his head in defeat.
Anissina smirked at her victory then turned to the small crowd that had assembled to gape at the scene. "This", she exclaimed "is my greatest invention yet!!! It will take any pathetic excuse of a man". "HEY" Gunter cried pouting in dejection. "Quiet Gunter", Anissina barked. "As I was saying this machine can take anyone and make them ten-fold as powerful as before, all they have to is sit in the machine as so and wear the specially designed helmet". She continued.
A hand shot up in the crowd. Anissina blinked then pointed at the unnamed soldier. "Yes you the weak male with the hair", she called.
"What's the dish thingy supposed to do", he asked directing the attention to the top of the machine. Anissina signed and shook her head at the stupid question, "Why it's there for decoration of course", she replied as though it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"Then why are there flames on the side", he continued.
"Those are EXTREMELY important for the overall function of the machine", she responded sniffing at the unnecessary questions.
"Wait…wha?"
"ENOUGH" Anissina snapped and pulled the switched to start the machine. Gunter sobbed and Yuri gulped in horror.
A light flashed from the bulbs plastered on the machine, and the dish on the top began to glow white. "That's not supposed to happen", Anissina muttered her brow creasing.
Yuri stared at her and screeched "WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT'S NOT SU-!!!" he was cut short as a blinding beam of light engulfed him in a sudden blast. Screams resonated around the chamber and the machine let out a belch of smoke as it sputtered to a stop.
"HEIKA NOOOOO" Gunter cried falling over in his chair.
The veil of smoke lifted quickly and two figures could be seen through the haze. There was a hush as everyone examined the forms. Both boys were exact copies of each other and looked exactly like the unfortunate king Yuri.
I leave you at that!!! EXPECT an update before the month is up. Review my dears!!!!