2014 is here! Wow...It was like nothing. Months had pass very fast for me...But with so many achievements...Oh well! Sorry for this chapter! Crappy! But oh well! I only made this chapter to kill time so I'm sorry for the mistakes.
Disclaimer: Do not own Fairy Tail.
Karasu POV
I ditched the girls away and now care less about them. I was spying on my sister and her 'New found love'. They were at the cotton candy stand and Zika pick the color blue. Zack, I learned from Mom, payed for it and Zika gave him a grin. She glomp at him then pulled him to another stand. Zack was blushing like crazy and I growled.
Zika was happily ate her cotton candy until she offered Zack a bite. Zack shook his head but Zika insisted. "Come on, Zack-kun! Just one! You need to taste it! It's so heavenly!" Zika said. Zack look at Zika. Zika gave him her a teary look and Zack took a bite. I then sprat myself in black fire while glaring at her bodyguard.
Zika look at the mask stand that was beside them. "Is there something you like, Zika-san?" 'ZIKA-san? Not Princess?! Oh! He is so gonna get it!' I was about to ran to him until I heard my name coming out of Zika's mouth. "Karasu..."
"What about Prince Karasu?" Zack asked. Zika pointed to the nasty demon looking mask with a freakishly long nose and chubby cheeks. "That one looks like Karasu..." Zika giggled. I froze. 'WHAT?!' I saw Zack biting the corner of his mouth while his shoulder was shaking. 'Oh yeah. He's so gonna get it! Try to release that laugh and you're dead.'
Zika was already laughing loud and was...leaning on the bastard for support. I burn the bush that I was hiding. "AH! That bush is burning!" 'Shit!' I ran for it and hide to a stand. I took a peek and saw Zika wasn't a bit of interested on the burning bush. Instead, I saw Zika pointing to a fox mask. The seller gave it to her and the bastard payed for it. Zika again give him a smile.
I contained my urge to burn this stand that I am hiding right now. Zika advanced to another stand while throwing her cotton candy stick to a garbage can. They were at the stand where you throw 3 balls to a stack bowling pins. Zika squealed in happiness and my mouth twitch into a smile. '...Well she's happy and having fun...' Zika have one ball on her hand. She throws in but miss. Instead, it almost hit the owner of it. I chuckled.
"I'm sorry!" Zika apologized. "It's okay, Princess. You have two more chances..." The owner said. 'Of hitting you!' I added. Zika took the other ball and throws it again. It hit the tip of the bowling pin but nothing was thrown back. Zika pouted. "I really want that teddy bear..." She said. I stood up but then I remembered my plan. 'NO! Spy at them then try to find a chance to beat him up!' "If I may, Zika-san..." The bastard extended his arm to her and hands open. Zika nodded her head and gave him the ball.
Zack successfully knock out all the pins. Zika brighten up and squealed. "Thank you, Zack-kun!" Zika glomp at him then look at the owner who was getting the brown and fluffy teddy bear. The bastard made a small victory pose then came back to his straight pose. I harden my glare at him. Zika hug her new teddy bear that was hlaf body size to her. "His name is Ziack!" I froze. 'Oh no she didn't...'
"Zi-Ziack?" The bastard ask. 'Don't act like you don't know, bastard!' I thought while gripping on something hard. I think its the railing of the stand.
"Yup! I got 'Zi' from my name then 'ack' from yours! Or 'Z' from our name, the 'i' from mine then 'a' from yours, 'c' from yours then 'k' from ours!" Zika said merrily. "Zi-Zika-san, are you sure it's okay?" Zack ask. "Of course it is! Now next stand! Thank you, Mr. J!" Zika wave to the owner and Mr. J nodded his head while smiling. The bastard made another small victory pose while he was drag by Zika.
I look beside me and there was no stand for me to hide. But there's a tree so I move to the tree and peek. "Apple Candy!" Zika squealed. Zack chuckled. "What's so funny?" Zika pouted. "Nothing. Zika-san...2 apple candies, sir." Zack face the seller and held two fingers. I look at his fingers. 'Long...' I thought. I look at mine. It was long too but not long as his.
"Here you go, Zika-san..." Zack bend a little and gave it to her. Now I look carefully. Zika went only under rib cage of his while Zika was beside me, she was shoulder length of me. I made a annoyed look. 'I'll grow tall! I vowed to grow tall! Taller than him!' "Thank you again, Zack-kun!" Zika smiled at him and the bastard smiled back.
They moved to next stand. Fortune Telling Stand. I snorted. 'Not real...' But I know I have a small belief on them. "Oh my! Such a honor! It's the Princess!" The owner gasp. Zika giggled. "Could you read my fortune? I just want to know love and future." Zika ask. "Sure! Sure! Wait! Let me get a chair for you!" The owner look around vigorously. "No need! Standing is enough!" Zika wave her hands in front of her.
"Anything you wish, Princess. My name is Amanda. I have cards for you. First set...Love." Amanda shuffled her cards and put it down. She spread it on the table. "Pick only 3 cards, Princess." Zika slid three. I tip toed but I didn't see anything. 'Damn it...'
Amanda return her cards and shuffled it once again. She put it down and spread it. "Now for the future. Pick three." Zika again slide three to her. 'I don't have to see it. I'll just listen to the fortune teller.'
"Your love is actually very near. Actually, you know him." My eyes widen. 'There are only 4 boys she knows. Me, Zack, Dragneel and Fullbuster. Dragneel and Fullbuster is out since I know they have no interest on her and same goes for Zika. So me and Zack. I'm out since...I'm her brother...Then it's Zack...' It seems that Zika and Zack have the same thought cause they were blushing. "Just follow this steps to be with him: First, do not try to find him. He'll go with you. Second, Don't get easy on yourself. Third, Acknowledged yourself and last stop pretending. " Amanda said. "Then your future...Love, Danger, Betrayal and Sin. That's what I saw. As of you know, your love will be there. Then there will be another danger coming towards you. Then a betrayal of someone you have really trust and then a sinful act."
Zika was shivering. I stood up and was about to run when Zika hug Zack tightly. I froze at my place. "I'm very sorry to tell you that, Princess." Amnada bowed dwon. "N-No. I-It's o-okay. A-At le-least I-I was a-alerted..." Zika stuttered. "How much do we pay for the fortune?" Zack asked. Amanda just wave her hands. "This is free fortune telling stand. If you haven't noticed..." Amanda said. I focused my eyesight to her banner. "Free Fortune Telling!" It said.
"Th-Thank you, Ms. Amanda." Zika said. "It was my pleasure, Princess." She smiled. "Come on, Zika-san. Let's get you something to make you cool down. What do you like?" Zack said while holding her hands. I growled. "Pocky would be good..." Zack nodded his head.
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They were seating on a bench while I was at the tree that was back of their bench. Zika was nibbling on her chocolate pocky while Zack had a energy can drink on him. "Are you okay now, Zika-san?" Zika sighed. "Being called Zika-san from a older male sucks. Zika would be good." I gritted on my teeth. 'The hell are you thinking?!'
"Umm...Okay...Zi-Zika...Are you okay now?" I gritted my teeth more. "Yeah...I'am..." Zika tighten her hug on her new teddy bear. One arm around her teddy and the other was feeding herself. "Are you sure? I could take you back to the castle so then you could rest..." she shook her head. "No need. I want to enjoy the festival to the end." She look in front of her and I did too. Many people were smiling and laughing. Some gave her a smile and some wave at her. Zika return the gestures.
"You're a nice princess...Always saying thanks and treating your people like you're equals...And when I spend time with you, I know why all the people loves you..." Zack said. "Thank you. I've been taught by the best..." Zika said proudly. "Who?" Zack asked while smiling. "Mom and Dad..." she answered. "...And maybe a little from Karasu..." I smirk victoriously. "Really? What had Prince Karasu taught you?" I look at Zika eagerly.
"On how to deal with men..." I drop my jaw. 'Did she mean by flirting?!' I thought unbelievably. "You mean flirting?!" Zack yelled while eyes bulging. "More or less..." Zika answered while giggling. 'I'm not gonna believe that answer...' I thought.
"Well! Let's go!" Zika stands up and stretch. "More booths are waiting for us!" she yelled. Zack chuckled in amusement. "Okay then. Let's go, Zika."
Normal POV
Team Natsu had fun on the festival and had tasted more candy flowers. Artemis and Ellie had fun on the game booths and won many prizes. The King and Queen just watched everything from above on their floating chairs. And Karasu...Karasu's night ended up spying on both Z's. Speaking of them, they have a wonderful night together. Zika had now teddy bears on her hands, face paint with their Royal Crest-A colorful blooming lotus flower-, and was under her left eye, different kinds of prizes that was on a bag and a lollipop on her mouth.
Zack was carrying some of her teddy bears while drinking a energy can drink again. "Ne, Zack-kun. What time is it?" Zika asked while turning to him. They were still walking to somewhere. "Hmm...I really don't know...Let's ask someone who knows..." Zack answered while crumpling the can easily. "But who knows? We don't know anyone here." Zika asked again. They went near to a garbage can and throws her lollipop that was already a stick and Zack throws his can.
"Wanna test our luck?" Zack teased her. "Hey! I just thought number 4 is the jackpot!" Zika defend herself. "Really? Then you also thought number 1,2 and 3 are the jackpots?" Zika blushed. "Okay fine! If I win this, you're gonna buy me two boxes of pocky!" Zika yelled while smirking. "Oooh! What a confident look. Okay then! You're on!" Zika smirk widen and look everywhere.
She pointed to a girl with brown haired that was tied to a pony tail. She was wearing huge glasses and a simple shirt and pants. She walked to her. "Uhmm...Excuse me!" The girl stop and her eyes widen. "Pri-Princess Zika!" Zika smiled at her. "I have a question to ask." The girl then started shivering. "Y-Yes. Wh-What do-do t-the Pri-Princess wants?" I just smiled at her. "What time is it?" the girl stop shivering. "Huh...? I mean! I don't know, Princess. I'm sorry but if I were to guess...it's around midnight." I nodded at her. "Thank you!" I walked back to Zack.
"Does guessing counts?" I asked at him. "Nope! Need to be exact! Now my turn." Zack walked to a man with sky blue hair wearing normal clothing. "Excuse me but do you know what time it is?" Zack asked. The man nodded his head. "It's already 1:40 am." Zack nodded at him. "Thanks, bro." Zack came back with a smirk. "Well I won again." Zika pouted and puff her cheeks. "Okay then! What do you want?" Zika asked him while her cheeks still puffing.
"You going home already. I bet you're already tired, Zika." Zack said. Zika pouted more. "Buuut...I'm not tired!" Zika whine. "...And are there even booths for us to visit?" Zack fought back. Zika came to the silence. "See? Now let's go back. I bet the other's are now inside." Zach holds her hand. "But there's still fireworks!" Zika found the counter attck. "Would it be more exciting on your new room? Your new room had a huge balcony and it's so high from the ground. So it's almost like you could reach them..." And once again, Zika became silent. Zack:100 and Zika:0 "Anymore complains, Zika?" Zika shook her head.
"Good. Now Requip: Sky Emperor Armor!" A silver magic circle appeared below him. After seconds, he was just wearing a yukata. "Expecting shiny and flashy armors?" Zika nodded. "Yeah. Even though I'm a knight Requip, I somehow often requip cotton armors. Not shiny and heavy armors."
"Why?" Zika asked. "Well, My trainer would would often cancelled my magic and only let me use a single sword. I came to get used of not using my magic." Zika sweat drop. "It still doesn't explain why you don't show off your flashy and shiny armors..." Zika said. "Hmm...I'm a idiot who don't know how to explain properly..." Zack said while sticking out his tongue to the side and look above. Zika giggled. "Okay then. How do we get back with your cotton armor?"
"That's easy!" Zack then scoop her on his arm. "We're going to fly onto the castle!" Zack jump to the air. Zick then close her eyes shut and made a firm grip on Zack's neck. "Open your eyes, Zika." Zack chuckled. Zika slowly open her eyes and saw themselves on mid air. Without wings. "W-Wow...How did you..." She look at Zack who was smirking. "Part of the cotton armor..." Zack chuckled. "Really? Even without wings like Karasu?You're a demon too, right?" Zack became quiet.
"Well...A half-demon to be precise." Zack look straight without seeing Zika's surprise emotion. "WAIT! WHAT?!" Zack throws her to the air then catch her. "Oops. Sorry." Zika's eyes widen and her skin complex became pale. "Sheesh. What's up? I'm half-demon. What's so surprising?"
"Is your Mom human?" Zika asked. "No. My Dad was the human." Zika sighed in relief. "What's up?" Zika became normal again. "Nothing. It's just that. Usually human mom bearing demon's child would die because the demon would slowly ate her. No one had survive it..." Zack held a realization look. "Oh..." He simply said. "So where are they?"
"Well...they're both dead. Mom died protecting me and Dad...I don't know about him. They said he died in a battle." He answered. "Oh...I'm sorry to bring it up..."
"Nah! It's okay. I actually felt good. My shoulders became lighter now...Thanks, Zika." Zack smiled at her and Zika smiled back with a tiny blush. "Oh look. We're here." They landed on the entrance doors. "Well here's my stop, Zika. I can't go in without the King or Queen's permission." Zika nodded in understatement. "Well here's a little thanks for today. I have huge of fun." Zika tiptoed and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
...Did I forgot to mention the spying Karasu who burned everything he sees something that could make a death wish? Well this time, he went to a beast mode with a humongous black fire surrounding him , sharp nails, fangs and eyes redden.
OMAKE OMAKE OMAKE OMAKE OMAKE OMAKE!
OMAKE #5: ARTEMIS' PAST: WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
"Pri-Princess! I don't think this is a good idea!" Artemis said. They were running to the castle that was up ahead. They were still in the forest but somehow, it was Artemis who kept on stumbling. "EEEP! I can't wait to introduce you to Mommy and Daddy!" Zika squealed in happiness. "Bu-but!" Artemis fought back. "Zip it! This is an order!" Zika turned to her and held a firm look. Such look for a cute princess.
"Yes, Ma'am." Zika nodded in approval. They ran until they have finally entered the town. They continued running to the castle.
"Hey! It's the Princess!"
"Oh my! It's my first time seeing her!"
"Me too!"
"Who's with her?"
"I don't know..."
Artemis bowed her head down and her hair was not covering her face. "Princess Zika!" They look behind them and saw a castle guard. "Princess! Where have you gone?!" The guard went in front of her and went on one knee and bowed with his hand on his chest. "Just walking! Don't worry! Now let's go back!" Zika ran ahead while dragging Artemis. "Princess! Wait!" The guard ran to her again with heavy pants.
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They have finally return to the castle. They were in the entrance gates. "Wow..." Artemis breathes out the word. Zika giggled. "Gate Guard! This is the Princess! Open up!" The gate then was open. "HOLY CRYSTALS!" Artemis' eyes bulged out. Zika giggled more. "Come on!" Zika drag her inside. Artemis look around and somehow, she hadn't stumbled. "Zika!" Artemis look in front and saw two adults wearing good and expensive looking clothes and wearing gold crowns. "The King and Queen..." Artemis whispered.
"Mommy! Daddy!" Zika let go of Artemis hand and ran to hug her parents. The Queen and King ask and checked every corner of her. "Injuries? Are you injured? Did someone kidnap you? Where were you? Did you got lost?" and etc. Artemis only watch from behind with a frown. 'So that's what it looks like to have a nice family...' she thought sadly.
"Mommy! Daddy! I want you to meet someone who gave me courage!" Zika ran back to Artemis and pulled her back. "This is my new friend! Her name is...Eer...I forgot to ask your name! What's your name?" The King and Queen chuckled. "Uhmm...Artemis. My name is Artemis and I'm 10 year old."
"Well, If you gave her courage then you must be a worthy friend! Plus I think she have deep trust on you!" The Queen bend down and smiled. "So then! You Young Lady! Why did you run away?" The Queen look at her daughter with stern look. 'Angry Mom...Scary...' Artemis shivered. "Uh...Well...Could we go inside first?" Zika asked while shivering too. "Okay..."
They slowly walk inside while Artemis was shivering from nervousness. 'What if I broke something? What if I made a mess? What if I destroyed something? What if I accidentally touch something that wasn't supposed to touch? What if I entered a room that I wasn't enter? What if..What if...What if...WHAT IF I MADE A TOTAL MESS OF MYSELF?!' Artemis held a horror look at her thought but then she became sweaty and pale when they were in front of the entrance doors.
"Princess. Could I really enter?" Artemis asked. "Of course! Right, Mommy, Daddy?" The Queen and King nodded their heads with smiles. "Come enter our humble home." They open the doors and inside were more magnificent.
"Okay then! Zika..." The Queen and King took a seat while Zika was in front of them and Artemis was a little further back. "Uhmm...Well...Uuh...I...Uhh...Uhmm..." The Queen and King raised their brows together and stared at her. "...Well...you see...I...I...kinda...I...Well...Uuhh..." Artemis sighed. 'Hopeless...' Artemis walked and went beside Zika. She held Zika's hand firmly. "You can do it. What happened to the courage and confidence I just saw earlier?" Zika look at her then nodded.
Zika breathes in and look at her parents with a straight face. Zika's parents eyes widen. They then look at Artemis with question look. "How..." They were about to ask how did Artemis do it but Zika cut them. "I turn to a boy. Artemis-nee ask if I had magic but I answered none. Why is that?" The Queen and King eyes widen. "KYAAA! It happened dear! It's finally here!" The Queen jump up and down and squealed in happiness.
"Huh?" Artemis and Zika titled their heads to the side with a dump look. "I thought it would be longer! Guess I have underestimate my own daughter..." The King nodded his head in approval while smirking.
"What's going on?" Zika asked. "Oh my! Oh my! Oh my!" The Queen continue to squeal. "Mo-Mommy? Are you okay?" The Queen stop in mid air then went to bend down to her daughter. "Listen. This is very important." The Queen then became serious. Zika nodded slowly.
"It started on the very first year of the world..."
NEXT CHAPTER IS GONNA BE A BLAST! I CAN'T WAIT TO WRITE IT!