*Yawn* Morning guys... Anyway, here it is...Thank you for those who are still tuning in!
BTW, LOOK HERE! I MEAN IT LOOK HERE! There are some changes on chapter 3. Instead, The Royalties can only bring monsters that would cause destruction than monsters that is stronger than Zeref. Stronger than Zeref's is too much, ne?
Normal POV
The next day, Zika went in to her arena like room. Karasu and the others was in the kitchen eating breakfast. Team Natsu took weird glances at each other and Artemis stared at Karasu. "Crow Goblin..." She called. Karasu hummed as he ate his food. "Apologize to her." she said. "Who? Annika? Tania? Momo? Miyako? Miiko? Sakura?" He asked. Artemis looked annoyed and angry. "Not the sluts and whores you've dated! Zi-chan! Zika! You're counter-! Twin!"
Karasu stop eating and his eyes narrowed dangerously. "She should be the one apologizing first." The King and Queen silently listened and ate. Artemis growled and her arms had crystal scales. "Dabu~! Bu~Bu~Bu~!" Ellie quickly head butt Artemis. "Ow!" Her scales disappeared and she caress her head. "Dabu~Da~Da~Ab~Ba~" Ellie chirped. "Okay...I'm sorry." They continue to eat in silence with a thick and awkward atmosphere.
"My King. My Queen." A guard had entered and lessen the atmosphere. Artemis, Ellie and along with Team Natsu release the breath they didn't know they have hold.
"Yes, Fredrick?" The Queen smiled at him. The Guard, Fredrick, bowed. "Zack-kun is here." He answered. Karasu cringed and hiss quietly. "Oh! Let him in! Let him in!" The Queen chirp excitedly.
"Yes, My Queen." Fredrick bowed once more before turning and walked away. The Queen continue to eat her food but she was humming happily. They all stared at the Queen with different looks. The King had amused look, Karasu had a angry look, Artemis and Ellie had suspicious look and the others have confuse looks.
"My Queen. He is here." Fredrick came back with Zack and they bowed. "My Queen. You wish for my presence?" Zack asked. "Oh! Yes! It's about Zika!" The Queen chirp. Zack lips turned into a smile. "What about the princess?" He asked. It was obvious that by mentioning her name, he was happy. "She's at her arena room. Would you please accompany her and join her for breakfast when she is ready?" The Queen asked.
Zack nodded. "As you wish, My Queen."
"Good! Fredrick here would guide you where Zika is." Fredrick nodded his head. "Yes, My Queen." The two knights bowed once more before turning. "Oh wait! Sorry for the interruption, Your Highness." Zack turn back with a serious tone. "Yes?" The rulers asked.
"Do you believe in fortune telling?" Karasu eyes widen and the rulers look at each other. "Well...I guess...Why is that?" The King answered.
"You see...Yesterday, Zika-"
"Princess Zika." Karasu corrected harshly.
"My apologize, Prince Karasu but Zika insisted that I call her by name." Karasu 'tch' and Zack just gave him a victory smile.
"Zack, continue."
"Yes, My King."
"Yesterday, Zika's future was told by a fortune teller. Love, Danger, Betrayal and Sin." Zack continued. The room fell silent and the thick tension came back.
"I-I see...Thank you alerting us, Zack. Anything else?" The King asked. "I'll report more if I find something." The Kind nodded. "You may go." Zack nodded his head and turn away.
Karasu stood up. "I'll go out for fresh air. Thank you for the food." He turn and walked away. The others stared at his retreating form.
ZIKA POV
I panted with sweats trickling down my face and body. I have removed two seals and I summoned some creatures to be my training partner for today. They were tall as me but they are nothing but darkness. They have the shape as a human but eyes of a monster.
I have summoned hundreds of them a while ago but now it was reduce to nine by using only hand-to-hand combat. It was so tempting for me to remove one more seal but I restrain myself by chanting in my head. 'Stronger not weaker...Stronger not weaker...' Finally, two shadows advanced to me. They separated and disappeared on the darkness. I narrowed my eyes and sharpen my senses. I look right, left, up and down.
Then they appeared on both of my side, I grab the one on my right and slam him to the other shadow. They slam on the wall and disappeared. "7." I breath out the word. Someone then knock on the door. "ENTER!" I yelled. I glance behind my shoulder and saw Zack entered. My face brighten. "Time to finish this." I face the last seven and all of them advanced at me.
"Devour in agony! Dance! Soulless Flame!" A colorless flame then swirl around them each and they yelled in high pitch agony. The disappeared and I smile in satisfaction. I ran into Zack who was clapping and smirking. "Nice. Soulless Flame? Cool name. Where did you get it?" He asked teasingly. I giggled. "I don't know..." I wave my hands in circular motion and my two bracelet seals appeared. "Are those...?" I nodded. "Yeah. You could only see them if they are off my wrist. But when they have inserted back..." I slid my bracelets on and I felt my power drained. "It disappeared!" He exclaimed childishly.
I giggled and nodded. "Yeah..For some reason, only Ka...ra...CROW GOBLIN! Only the Crow Goblin could see them." I panted. I couldn't even said his name anymore. Zack chuckled. "I'm amuse. Crow Goblin seem to be very a fitting name. Such creative mind..." Zack said. I pouted. "Well too bad I didn't made the name. Gray-nii and Natsu-nii did! I overheard that they quarreled about Ka...Prince's name! Gray-nii got it right while Natsu-nii didn't."
"Overheard?" He asked. I raised my brow. "Yeah overheard. It's not weird to eavesdrop." I answered.
"No. It's just that, Team Fairy Tail would usually speak out their minds...How come you didn't know?" He asked.
"Ah. The day I got rescued. Artemis-chan made a hut for me and Crow Goblin. All of them thought I was asleep but I wasn't. Too scared." Zack made a realization look. "So why are you here, Zack?" I asked.
"Your Highness ordered me to accompany you today." He answered. My eyes sparkled. "Really?! Then we could eat breakfast together?!" I asked in anticipation. Zack chuckled. "If you wish. Also, it seems their orders seems to have something we could take advantage at." He smirk in slyness. "What? What?"
"Do you want to go out of the castle once again, Zika? After all, Your Highness said I should keep you accompany and I'm a knight. I could bring you outside premises." He said. My eyes widen in realization. "Yes please! I want breakfast outside of the castle!" I exclaimed in happiness. "As you wish, Zika." He bowed down.
"But first. I'm need to take a bath and dress up." I said shyly. Zack chuckled. "Okay then. I'll be waiting for you outside."
KARASU POV
'Zika that idiot! Why can't she listen to me once? Just once! After all, I hate that Zack. His taking Zika away from me! And what do we know?! They have the same first letters when Zika and I are suppose to be twins!' I grumbled while stomping. I look ahead of me and I was in a forest that I and Zika have captured once.
I take a turn and saw the hill where everything began. I slump down and sat cross leg. 'But...I was the one who name myself...At first, I only saw darkness but then I saw a bird. A black one that had been flying forward. I could see it very clearly even with the darkness. I chase it and it led me to a light. Before I know it, I was standing. With a mirror in front of me. I like how I look and I smirk.' I sighed at the memory.
'Slowly the knowledge about counterparts of the Royalties of Destruction sunk into me. When it was done, the only thought I have is, 'Zika.' That was it. Zika was my precious and human counterpart. Evil mages and people would come after her and she got no protection. That day, I have vowed that I will protect her with all cost!' I grunted.
'And then my name. I choose the name of Karasu cause of the bird...Damn! Why do I have this long thought?!' I grunted louder than chuckled. 'If Zika was still my counterpart, she would laugh at how long my thought was and got no perverted things...Only her.' I sighed. "Why am I so work up? Zika and Zack. Zack is a knight protecting our princess. That's normal...Then why?" I asked myself and hissed. "I hate how their names have been put in one sentence."
I sighed and laid down with my legs stretch straight and my hands at the back of my head. "I'm bored...I wish Zika is here to entertain me..." I closed my eyes and Zika's smiling face appeared.
ZIKA POV
"Good Morning, Princess Zika!"
"Nice to see you again, Princess!"
"My! Princess, looking beautiful as ever!"
"Princess Zika, Good day!"
"Princess Zika!"
"Princess!"
I waved, nodded and greeted back at everyone. I smiled and giggled how fun this is. "Everybody loves Zika." Zack said. I giggled. "So where is a good place for breakfast?"
"Breakfast, Princess? Please come in to my little but homey cafe!" An elder woman called out. I look at her and saw her smiling. I look up and saw the sign, 'Sweet Cafe!' My eyes dulled. "Sweets..." I said like I was possessed. I quickly walked in to the cafe and sat on the nearest sofa chair with table.
"My...The Princess have a sweet tooth. Here you go, Princess Zika." The elder woman came to me with two menus at her hand. "Zika, pick whatever you want. My treat." I nodded and look at the menu.
"My, who might you be?"
"I'm Zack. I'm her knight."
"Oho...My name is Sophie. Please guard our precious Princess."
"Will do." I smiled at their conversation.
'Let's see...Chocolates, where are you~? Ah there!'
"Sophie-san! I would like a Chocolate Pancakes with chocolate syrup with no butter if you'd please. I would also love a hot chocolate drink with a little bit of milk and cream. Then I would also like a chocolate lava cake!" I exclaimed and smiled brightly. Sophie giggled. "Chocolate Mania. Sure Sure, whatever you want, Princess. How about you, Zack-kun?"
Zack chuckled in amusement. "A creamy coffee, regular pancakes, and omelet, please. AH! Some salad too." Sophie-san nodded her head and smiled. "Coming right up." We gave back the menus and Sophie-san walked to the kitchen.
"Chocolate Mania, indeed." Zack chuckled. "Chocolate are lovely!" I exclaimed. "Yes, Yes." Zack said. "How about you, Zack? What's you favorite?" I asked.
"I guess Vanilla...But seeing Chocolates made Zika happy, I would switch to Chocolate." I smiled brightly at him.
"Then what about the colors?" I asked again.
"Well first, speaking of colors, you better eat carefully, Zika. Your outfit is white." He said. I look down. White Lolita dress and black ballerina shoes. I touch my head and felt my blue ribbon head band. "Maybe I should wear the dark ones not light..." I frown.
"Why?"
"It seems that I always wear dark dresses. I would like something to change so I decided to change my outfit. Maybe I should change into sundresses too..."
Zack chuckled. "Nah! I only said be careful. Zika is always cute so no worries." I blushed. "Ah! I'm sorry for my blunt comment." He apologized with a blush.
"It's o-okay, Zack...So what's you favorite color?"
"I'll say...Royal Blue. You?"
"Black and Red!"
"Then what about Zika's favorite shape?"
"Hmm...A three leaf clover. You?"
"Sword."
"Favorite word?"
"Knight. You?"
"Bad."
"Bad? Why?"
"Hm...It seems I have a develop of habit that I would say or end my sentences 'bad' when I'm annoyed or embarrass."
"I'll keep that in mind." Zack chuckled.
"Hi, here are your breakfast!" A waiter came. He gave our respective food. "Do you like veggies, Zack?"
"Nope! This are for you."
"EH?! But I hate them..." I whined.
"No can do. You're eating all chocolates and I care about your health." He said. I press my lips together and pouted. "Bad..."
"Oh! You're annoyed! I'm sorry..." He apologized again. I gave him a smile. "Nah! Thanks! Thank you for the food!"
'He's so kind..He even said he cared about my health...He's way more better than...' I frown.
'Karasu...'
Back in the meadow, Karasu eyes snap open and quickly sat up. "Zika? Did she called?" Karasu look around and saw no one. "I heard her calling..." Karasu stood up and walked away from the hill.
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OMAKE #7: Yo! I'm Akira
"My, so how's Karasu treating you, Artemis-chan?" The Queen answered. They were at the dining table and food were everywhere. "I'm sorry for my word but he's a jerk." Artemis answered angrily. "What's a jerk?" Zika who was beside Artemis asked. "A big meanie." Artemis answered. Zika nodded and continued to eat.
"Such word for a 10 year old..." The King said. "I'm no ordinary kid." Artemis said. "Oh! Oh! Karasu said you are a Dragon Slayer. What is that? Oh wait! Don't answer! I'll find it on my library! Thank you for the food!" Zika stops eating and hop off her chair. "Bye-Bye~" She waved and ran fast without caring if she trip by her big and heavy gown.
"She's smart..." Artemis smiled. "She is. Her library is one of her favorite pass time. She may doesn't look like it but she got an IQ of over 120." The King answered and smiled smugly. "OVER 120?! THAT KID IS?!" Artemis yelled in surprise. The Queen giggled. "Yes but she doesn't like using her knowledge much. Like locking it away?" Artemis nodded.
"She only use them on special occasions." The King continued. "She learn how to read at a very young age. We were surprise that she could read the hard words so we gave her those thick novels. After reading one of them, we asked about the characters. Surprisingly, she remembered ALL of them. Even the minor and small rules. She gave specific information about them." The King held his head high; feeling proud.
"Though, she lack of knowledge about magic. She like reading about anything except about magic. She found them...boring..." The Queen continued.
"Boring? Maybe because she hasn't seen them?"
"Well..We tried to show her but she just said she was uninterested..." The Queen frown and look down.
"But! Surprisingly, she is now reading about Dragon Slayers and maybe different types of magic!" She cheered up and grin.
"And that was because of you so we thank you." The King and bowed their heads to her.
"Then what about Karasu?" The Queen and King frown. "We still don't know yet..." They answered. Artemis snorted softly. 'And IQ below 30 would be right!'
"An IQ below 30 is impossible, My Lady." A voice said behind Artemis. Artemis jump a little and quickly look back. There stood Karasu, wearing his oh so wonderful smirk. Artemis snarled.
"Karasu, come eat!" The Queen chirp. "Sure, why not." Karasu took Zika's seat. "Why are you seating here? There are many unoccupied seats..." Artemis asked.
"Aww...This was Zika's former seat and she haven't finish her food so I need to finish it." Artemis eyes widen. "No you won't!"
"Yes I will." Karasu chomp on Zika's spoon and smirk. Artemis groaned. "Mom. Dad. Artemis would staying with us from now on. It seems she was left by her own dragon. She's been searching for her for years and she got no place to stay. She's been sleeping on outdoors with her crystal barrier as her only shelter." Karasu said firmly. The rulers eyes widen. ARtemis raised her brow and look at Karasu; wondering how the hell did he know...
The Queen had cover her mouth and stared at Artemis for confirmation. Artemis slowly nodded her head. "Oh my! Of course you can!" The Queen exclaimed.
"Well, you could be use of Zika too. You could also train yourself together with Karasu..." The King said. Karasu smirk and Artemis suppress her groaned. "Tha-Thank you...May I rest now?"
"Of course! Karasu, show her to the one of the guest rooms. And Artemis, you'll stay there before your room-!"
"My Queen, no worries! The guest room is enough."
"Actually, I have actually made her a room already..." Karasu said.
"Eh?" Everyone stared at Karasu.
"When Zika got a hold of books of magics, we switch places. Surprisingly, the book that Zika had touch had been transported to the dimension."
"Dimension?" Artemis asked.
"Yes. The place where counterpart of this family stayed. It's been specially made for us. As I said, we switch places and I started my work. I went to the nicest place and have nice view of the capital in the castle. I made a room there. The furniture, bathroom, walk in closets and bookshelves are already there. The bed is king sized, the bathroom is big and the walk in is big that would almost fits thousands of clothing. If there's anything, feel free to asked us..."
Artemis gape at him and the rulers compliment how fast he can work. "You're kidding..." Artemis said. Karasu just smirk. "Let's go to your new room!" Karasu took Artemis' hand and they teleported.
The Queen and King look at each other. "You think they'll..."
"Nah!" They continue eating.
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"Woah! It's huge!" Artemis exclaimed. She ran to her bed and glomp. "SOFT!" She giggled. "Ya know...You're cute this way..." Karasu appeared beside her and complimented. Artemis groaned. "Don't even start..." Artemis sat up and glared.
"Oh I will!" Artemis made her guard higher. She narrowed her eyes and Karasu continue to smirk. "Artemis..." Karasu called out. "Wha-!" Karasu's lips was then on Artemis'. Artemis eyes widen and before she push him away, Karasu pulled away. "I have the same IQ as Zika...We are smarter than average people..." He said and then teleported away.
"JERK! GET BACK HERE AND I'LL KILL YOU!" Artemis yelled at the top of her lungs and rage was boiling inside but then it lessen.
"Calm down, Artemis..." A female but a little deep voice called out behind her. She turn around and and saw a girl about her age with flaming red hair and red eyes. She is a bit tan and she is wearing a red dress and at the tip of her dress was burn like a flame had burn them and she was bare footed.
"Yo! I'm Akira!"
Well, that's it. Bye!
Chapter 13: Ken and Len