MERRY CHRISTMAAAAAAAAAS! DO YOU HAVE CAKE? GIMME! Even thought we have two but meh! I like one more! I can eat as many I want! And I'm not fat! I'm surprisingly thin and healthy!
And no one had answer the riddles :( Oh well! I was really a good mode so no worries! Hope you enjoy this long chapter! I made it long since it's Christmas!
Disclaimer: I do not own anything! Mashima Hiro-sama own Fairy Tail! I only own the plot and OC!
Normal POV
Zika was already out for a week and Karasu had become so restless. Team Natsu was still there for the King and Queen says so. Artemis and Ellie were together with Karasu who was inside of Karasu and Zika's room. Team Natsu was outside exploring the town and it wonders.
Artemis was mediating and Karasu was walking back and forth and Ellie was beside Zika's head; laying beside her. Inside the room there was sound of metals crashing together. It was Karasu's seal bracelets. It was dog chain bracelets and there were 8 of them. There were different tags attracted to it. It was placed on his right wrist.
While Zika's had two different seals. One was her choker seal. It contain her demon appearance and aura. The Queen said that her appearance is different than they describe it to her. They questioned about it but the Queen only said. "Until the right time comes, nobody is allowed to pull off the cross choker seal." The Queen was dead serious and imitating a scary aura. Even Erza was cowering.
Then her second seal. She had Rosario beans with Rosario crosses bracelets. It was on her left wrist and only she and Karasu could see her bracelets. Also, Karasu questioned why she have Rosario and Holy ones.
"Why do she get the Holy ones?" Asked Karasu.
"Her powers are far mores dangerous that yours. It's also the fact she still can't master her powers thus that makes it more dangerous." The King answered.
"But why only her? I too have dangerous powers." It seems Karasu can't accept that his sister is more powerful than him.
"Not much dangerous as hers though. I'm sorry dear. But your powers were really dangerous before cause Zika was inside of you. Now that you guys are now separated means the powers that belongs to her is now at the right owner. Don't worry though. Only 10% of your powers were taken and the Zika's original, meaning her powers if she wasn't your counterpart, powers is slowly storing up." The Queen explained. She was trying to be easy on her son for she know he was a bit dump.
"So...while she was my counterpart, her powers that was seal is out? Or was it while she was my counterpart, she had already powers and that was sealed. And 10% of her powers was borrowed?" Karasu questioned. The Queen held 2 fingers. Meaning the second theory.
Karasu slump at depression and slowly turn his head to the sealing ground and saw his sister laying down with a pain expression. "She was much more powerful than me..."
Karasu need time to accept it so he was gone for 3 days. Then after that, he came back barging in to their room and started worrying and caring her.
"Oi! Crow Goblin. Stop worrying. She'll be fine." Artemis opens one eye and said. But Karasu wasn't listening. Artemis sighed and continue her mediation.
'Can't read her mind. Can't see what's inside. Can't feel what she's feeling. Oh Nightmare! I can't stop worrying!' Karasu made a dramatic pose of worrying by grabbing his head and look up.
Then they heard a soft groan. Artemis and Karasu's eyes widen. They then run to Zika who was stirring. "Ellie! Inform Aunt and Uncle!" Artemis command her partner. Ellie nodded her head and fly outside.
Zika was slowly opening her eyes. "Zika/Zi-chan!" Zika groaned and covered her eyes with her right hand. She groaned louder and somehow she made a little snarl.
"Zika...?" Karasu ask. He heard her snarl was a little scared if the sealing was a failure. It became quiet for a little while before Zika talk.
"I'm sorry. Just have a bad nightmare." Zika said while her eyes is still covered.
"Zi-chan!" Artemis jump at Zika and squeeze her. Zika wasn't moving and Karasu noticed this.
"Oi! Artemis! She's not moving!" Artemis then jump away and look at Zika who wan't moving a inch. Artemis and Karasu gotten worried. 'Where is Mom and Dad?!' Karasu looked at the door then to Zika. Zika moved a little and they stared at her. Slowly, a smile had from on her face. Karasu and Artemis looked at each other. Then a burst of laughter had been heard. They look at Zika who was laughing.
"You guys should have seen you faces!" She pointed at them. Zika had sat down and was holding her sides. Karasu and Artemis held a annoyed look. Then the Queen and King together with Ellie and Team Natsu barge in the room.
Zika stop pointing and laughing. "Hi Dad! Mom!" Zika said while raising hand lazily. 'Mom? Dad? But she always use Mommy and Daddy!' Everyone except for Team Natsu thought.
"He-Hello, dear. Feeling well?" The Queen asked as she took a sit beside her.
"Yup! Though I would love some almond or chocolate pocky! I'm starving!" Zika wiggled her arms in the airs and the other sweat drop. Karasu look at his mother and she shrugged and then to his father. The King was chuckling in amusement. "Pocky~ Pocky~ Pocky~" Zika sang while her arms were wiggling in different side.
"How about a festival? I have arrange one a week ago. The preparation would be finish by a hour or two now." The Queen said. Zika's eyes sparkled.
"Yeah. I heard they were holding a festival for the Prince and Princess return. It seems they were confident and had hopes for us to bring back the twins safely." Lucy said while smiling uneasily.
"Of course they would high hopes for us! We are the strongest after all!" Natsu said while pumping his hand in the air. Team Natsu smiled confidently and Artemis 'Hmph!' at them while Karasu snorted.
"There is now a another purpose of the festival..." The Queen said while smiling. "Really? What is it?" Karasu asked.
"Introducing both of you as a twins and not counterparts." All of them drop their jaws except for the King and princess. "What?! I thought Zika and I not being counterparts anymore was suppose to be a secret! She'll be in danger!" Karasu yelled. The Queen just smiled wickedly. "It's all cover up. Now no one should interrupt with my plan, ne?" The Queen release a dark and scary aura.
All of them nodded their heads except for Zika. "What is it, sweetie? You are so quiet." The Queen's scary aura disappeared and now a sweet and floral aura was release. "...It's nothing." Zika answered. "Okay then. Get some little rest or be ready for the festival." The King said. He signaled everyone to come out of the room and leave her alone. Everyone did so except for Karasu who stayed for a while and stared at Zika.
"I'll be fine." Zika gave him a little smile. Karasu nodded his head hesitantly. He turn and close the door with him.
Karasu walked to the living room. He sense everyone was there. They all took a seat and Karasu just stand behind his parents. "Ne, Son." The King began. Karasu hummed in response.
"You and Zika need separate rooms now." The King said without emotions.
"...WHAT?!"
"Zi-chan probably guess it now. I know my best friend. She's now thinking everything that is going to happened from now on or more. That's why she was so quiet." Artemis explained.
"Yes. A man and a woman can't be together in the same room." The King explained.
"We won't do anything that would cross the line!" Karasu fought back.
"I didn't say anything like that." The King took a peek on his son that was now blushing hard.
"Just do it. Your room and Zika's room would be done by midnight. For now, stick to the old room and collect your things." The King said it with the tone of not to fought back. Karasu groaned and turn back to the direction to the hall.
-Time of the Festival. Zika and Karasu's room-
Zika was just wearing a simple long sleeves black and violet lolita dress and black ballet shoes. The lolita dress ended up mid thigh and her choker was a good match with it. Nobody could tell it was a seal. Then there was a knock on the door. "Come in." Zika said softly. Karasu slowly entered the room. He was wearing a black shirt with 'Prince of Destruction' printed on it and a red and white vest. He also have a pants that was folded below his knees and black shoes. He wore a dog chain necklace with a tag and chains were stick to his pants. He already have his bracelets so he didn't add anything. His hair was messier than before. Zika giggled. "You look like you are 17 rather than 14, ya know? And did you just knock?"
"Good. Mission accomplised and yes I did." Karasu chuckled. Zika smiled a little. "What? Is there something wrong, Zika?" Karasu asked worriedly. "Yeah. I'm fine." Zika answered. "Let's go?" Zika questioned with a little smile. "Ah...Yeah. We'll fly to the stage. Mom said it would be much more fun." Karasu chuckled lightly. "Fly...I want to fly again." Zika said while her eyes drop to the ground.
Karasu sighed and patted her head. "It's okay. You'll be able to. You can fly inside your arena room." Karasu said. Zika slowly nodded her head. "Come on." Karasu pulled her to their balcony and open the windows. They saw their town so lovely and like their country's name. Karasu pick Zika bridal style and open his wings.
"Karasu...?" Zika called out. "What?" Karasu asked with worry. "...Nothing. Just fly." Zika look at Karasu then at the town. Karasu nodded and jump to the skies then start flapping his wings. 'You've change. What's happening to you?' Karasu thought while staring at Zika worriedly. She have a dull gaze to the town.
"Yes folks! The curse has been lifted! Zika and Karasu are no longer counterparts! Team Natsu from Fiore was the one who lifted the curse!" Karasu saw the stage and saw their Mom talking. Karasu snorted on what she says. Team Nastu waved their hands and smiled. The people roared. "Now look at the skies! Here are my twins!" The Queen pointed to where was Karasu. All of them turn their heads to where was Karasu and gasp.
"So that means Princess Zika have powers now?"
"I think not. I don't sense any magic energy on her."
Zika cringe a little and Karasu felt it. 'So that was making her weird? Not a big deal...' Karasu thought.
'Shut up you idiots...' Zika thought angrily.
Karasu landed on stage and Zika jump out of his arms. She stared at their people with a emotionless look.
"Is it me or Princess Zika's look is strange."
"Yeah. Usually she would always wear a smile."
"Is something wrong with her?"
"Maybe she still not used to it."
"Not being counterparts?"
"Yes."
They heard the people murmured. "Come dears! Say something!" Their mothers pass them two microphones.
Karasu gladly took it while Zika took it without life. "Yo! To the girls out there! Who want to spend the festival together with me?!" Karasu yelled while pointing at the crowd. All the girls squealed and raise their hands. The Queen just groaned and the King chuckled at amusement. Artemis hit his head hard.
"Idiot! What about-!" She cut off by her best friend by covering her mouth. Zika pulled her to the very back of the stage and gave her mic back to her mother. They started whispering and the dragon slayers heard it all.
"It's okay. I'll manage by myself."
"But you have no protection."
"I still can do some hand-to hand plus no town or country people would hurt me."
"I guess it's true. All of them love you."
"See...? I'll be fine without Karasu."
"...Still no. I'll go with you."
"...No. And that's it. You and Ellie need to loosen up for a bit!"
"But-"
"That's a order from the Princess." Zika held a form look and said with form voice.
"Yes Ma'am." Artemis sighs in defeat.
"Good. Now let's go back."
Zika look at the dragon slayers and press her straighten index finger on her lips. The dragon slayers understood and nodded their heads firmly. Artemis pouted a little and walked back to the Queen.
"Okay! Girls can go near me but don't push! I don't want those pretty faces to be destroyed, right?" Karasu winked at them and the girl squealed louder. Artemis groaned. "He's still flirting?" The Queen just groaned in response.
Karasu took a glance at them and smirk. "How about a word from my twin?" He turn and walked to Zika and gave his mic. Zika just rolled her eyes and accept the mic. "Enjoy the festival. Have fun and don't get this idiot to ruin your night." Zika pointed at Karasu. "Hey! I won't!" Zika sweat drop. "You didn't deny the idiot part..." Karasu kept silent and the people around them laugh.
Zika gave the mic to her father. The King nodded his head in appreciation. "Without further distraction, let's begin the festival!" And there's the magic word. Karasu ran downstairs and girls started crowding him. "Fan girls..." Artemis said.
"Zika dear. I want you to meet someone or some knight." The King and Queen went to their daughter.
"We know that Karasu would become a playboy when he's out and he intend to forgot about your safety." The King began.
"And we couldn't make Scarlet-san be your bodyguard for the night." The Queen continued.
"So we brought one of our bravest and strongest knights." They said together.
A boy around the age of 18 start walking to them. He have brown spiky hair and gray eyes and was wearing casual clothes. Not shining armors like Zika would expect to. He wore a baggy black t-shirt and paint splattered was printed on it. He wore a see through and light vest. A rip jeans and shoes. He also wore a dog tag chain necklace and lastly a cross dangling earring on his left ear.
He went one knee on her and bowed. "Good Evening, Princess Zika. I am Zack and I am a Requip Mage." Erza perked up when she heard he was a Requip mage. "How many armors do you have?" She asked in enthusiasm. "About hundreds." He answered. Erza nodded her head and step away. "Sorry for the intrusion." she said while bowing 90 degrees.
Zika ignored her and examine him. "Are there any questions, Princess?" Zack look up and asked. "...Nothing. Stand up and let's go." Zack nodded his head and stand up.
"Thanks Mom, Dad. The others have fun." She look at them and nodded. "You too, Even you are guarding me, have fun too." She pointed at Zack and said. "As you wish, Princess." Zika wince. "Is there a problem, Princess?" Zack ask with worry. "Call me Zika. Not Princess. I don't wanna be called Princess for tonight."
"As you wish, Zika-san." He said while bowing again. "And no bowing. I want us to be friends. I wanna a new friend. No offence, Artemis-chan." She look at Artemis who gave a thumbs up.
"Is it okay?" Zack asked. Zika nodded her head. "Okay then! Let's go!" Zika finally made a full blown smile and grab his hands. He drag him to the stands. Unknown to Zika but known to the others, Zack was blushing furiously.
"Aren't they cute together?" Lucy accidentally blurt out her thought. She covered her mouth while blushing a little. The Queen giggled and was about to answer when Karasu came running to them looking all worried.
"What is it, son?" The King asked.
"Who was that man that Zika just drag?!" He asked protectively.
"Her new found love." The Queen answered.
"WHAT?!" Karasu and Artemis yelled while the others eyes bulged.
Oh dear. What was the Queen planning?
OMAKE OMAKE OMAKE OMAKE OMAKE OMAKE
OMAKE TIME~
Artemis Past: Part 4
Artemis stared at the crying girl and the girl stared back with teary eyes. "The hell are you crying, kid?" Artemis asked and try to be gentle on her. "I-I-I..." The girl stuttered. "I what?" Artemis knelt down and look at the kid.
"I TURN INTO A BOY!" Artemis was stunned. Her eyes became circle and she was frozen. She shook her head and look at the girl. Petite body, long petite legs, long petite arms and she saw some small development on her chest, then her freakishly long hair, big round eyes, rosy lips, blushing cheeks, and long eyes lashes. In short, she looks girly enough. Did I also mention the puffy and long black dress of hers?
"You-You were? You look girly enough." Artemis said her thoughts. "No! I saw it myself in my mirror! My hair became shorter, I lost my dress but instead a black suit and I have a male body and face! And my voice! It became a little deeper!" The girl yelled. Artemis sighed.
"How about tell me about yourself then tell me what happened from the beginning." Artemis suggested while settling herself in a Indian style sit.
The girl nodded. "My name is Zika Mikaarikata. I am the Princess of Colore and I'm 8 years old." Artemis' eyes bulged out of her eyes. 'Princess?! She's the Princess of this country!' Artemis changed her position and sat on her knees. She bowed down with her arms supporting her. "I am truly sorry, Princess Zika! I was being rude!" The girl, Zika sweat drop.
"I-It's okay! Stop bowing please her my problem." Artemis did so. "Okay here is my problem. I was on my room playing with my stuff toys. There was Mr. BunBun, Ms. Honey, Ms. Blubby, Mr. Bear and Ms. Suzy. I was pouring their teas when I froze. My body became hot then cold. It became like that for a minute then after that I was paralyzed. I close my eyes and found myself spinning. When I open my eyes, I was in the darkness. There was a little light not far away and I ran to that. When I step in the light, I saw my mirror. I was expecting seeing myself except I saw a boy smirking. I raised my right arm but the boy did too. I was smart enough what happened. But I did a little more investigation. I start making different poses and different faces. Then it was true. I have turn into a boy!" Zika start crying again.
"Pr-Princess! If I may. How did you turn back into a girl?"Artemis ask with politeness. Her boyish and anti-social personality was gone. "I-I don't know. When I realized that I have became I boy, I close my eyes. I close it for some time and when I open them, I turn back into a girl and was running here with my tears. I was surprise and stumbled and then I like the idea running to I continue running. So then I came stumbled here."
Artemis nodded her head. She then close her eyes and start thinking. "Were you smirking too when you saw yourself the mirror in a boyish form?" Artemis ask with her eyes open now. Zika shook her head. 'If possible. If my thought is right plus this is a world of magic I guess it's possible. So...counterparts...I guess it's possible. But I want to ask her one more thing.'
"Do you use magic, Princess?" Artemis asked seriously. Zika shook her head again. "No. I'm human while my parents are de-! MAGES!" Zika giggled nervously. Artemis raised her brow and stared at the Princess. "Ahehehehe..." The Princess giggled. Artemis sighed. 'How is this possible?! She doesn't use magic at all but she have a counterpart! She can't have one if she don't have magic! From my knowledge, you could make a counterpart or have one if you, yourself have magic inside you!'
Artemis sighed and mess with her waist length hair. "How about ask your parents? Maybe they know something." Artemis suggested. Zika face lit then it slowly cease. "...What if they don't believe me?" She asked sadly. Artemis gave her a pity look. 'I don't know to answer that question. My mom already pass away, my dad is very abusive so I don't have a nice life but for the sake of this sad Princess.'
"They are your parents! They would believe you! They love you right?" Artemis forced a smile. Zika's face lit up again. "Yeah! Mommy and Daddy love me!" Zika stands up and dust off the dusts that was on her dress. Zika turn back to where she went and start walking but then stop.
"More questions, Princess?" Artemis asked. She was already standing and was too dusting off the dirt. "Don't you have a place to go home? Let's go back together!" Zika smiled while Artemis frown. "I don't have one." Zika's face drop then lit. 'What the hell is wrong with this Princess? Her face lit then ceased down. Her face drop then it lit!' Artemis thought.
"Then live with me! I don't have any friends! You'll be my friend! And if you don't have a family! Mommy and Daddy can be your Aunt and Uncle!" Zika suggested while extended her hands to Artemis. Zika was 4 or less shorter than Artemis so she was technically raise her hand to her.
"M-Me? Living i-in a castle?" Artemis pointed at herself while stuttering.
Zika nodded her head. "Yup! Mommy and Daddy won't mind! Now let's go!" Zika pulled her and drag to the direction of the castle.
I can't find a pic that fit Zack's description so I'm sorry! Well that's all! My cake is waiting for me! BYE!