SORRY FOR A LATE UPLOAD! I WAS CAUGHT UP IN REAL LIFE BULLSHIT! JOB, SCHOOL, AND I HAVE DONE NOTHING FOR MY COLLEGE PAPER WHICH IS DUE THE FIRST OF DECEMBER! ANYWAYS, HERE IS THE NEXT CHAPTER.
Chapter 3: Plans and Preparations
"Repeat that Hina?" Jaxson asked, Éclair worried.
"A small group of five came here. They said Chase sent them to talk," Hina repeated the basics.
"He knows talking isn't my thing. I talk with my actions. He sent them to retrieve me. That is the only other reason," Jaxson informed.
"Are you sure? Chase might have actually sent them to check in on you. Trying to make sure you are alright," Millhiore offered her opinion.
"Hina, did they have weapons?" Jaxson asked.
"They did. They never drew them, although one girl was rather violent and almost drew her weapons," Hina reported.
"They are here to retrieve me. Let me think for a moment," Jaxson spoke, thinking of something he could do. "How many days away is the war game?"
"Two days away. We can't do much except hide you," Millhiore informed.
"I'd be a much easier target, and more than all the Biscotti Knights would have to stay here, and they would be slaughtered. I do like the idea of hiding though," Jaxson trailed off. "What if I hid in plain sight?"
"There isn't anyone in Biscotti that looks like you stupid," Éclair reminded.
"Who said I'd be hiding in Biscotti?" Jaxson smirked. "Millhiore, if you could, can you ask Leonmitchelli to come over with a guard and an extra cercle?"
"Are you insane?" Éclair asked. "Don't answer that. I already know the answer."
"I don't like it anymore than you, but I need to make sure that I am not found. I can easily pass myself as another sibling, or as either Gaul or Leonmitchelli. I need them here so that we may discuss the situation," Jaxson informed with complete seriousness, something they rarely saw outside of training.
"I was planning on meeting her later today. Would you like to join us? She is coming over here in a few hours," Millhiore asked.
"I'd like not to have to do this, but I have no other choice. I'll be here. In the meantime," Jaxson agreed, facing Éclair. "What do you say to a spar instead? I promise I'll make this up to you."
"Alright. I mean, I don't want to lose you. Not after everything we've been through," Éclair answered.
"I'll get my weapons," Jaxson smiled, getting up and heading out.
"You two seem to be doing great. So, how are things at home?" Millhiore asked, curious as to what they do.
"Well, on days we have off, he does train his mind and body in the morning before or after he makes breakfast. I've been getting up around the same time as he does so I can join him. Then, we come here to spar. After that, we spend the rest of the day being cute as Jaxson calls it. Spending time with each other, going on dates, sometimes just enjoying each other's company. Though on random days, he seems to not be found anywhere, and it tends to be around the war games. After the group training he vanished," Éclair informed Millhiore.
"That's because he's been practicing," Millhiore informed, realizing she just said something she should have said.
"What's he been practicing?" Éclair asked.
"Who said anything about Jaxson practicing?" Millhiore tried to cover up, failing miserably.
"What aren't you tell me?" Éclair demanded.
"All I can say is that he's been working hard for you," Millhiore answered.
"I'll ask Rico what he's up to," Éclair gave up, knowing that Millhiore wouldn't be revealing anything else. As soon as Éclair left the room, Millhiore let out a sigh of relief.
"I'm glad that I was able to keep Jaxson plans a secret," Millhiore spoke.
"What exactly is Jaxson planning?" Hina asked.
"He has been practicing with me on stage. He had a good voice before, but he wants to sing for Éclair in front of everyone. And since Shinku will be here tomorrow, we planned our songs accordingly. Though he only wants two microphones and no background music," Millhiore smiled.
"That sounds nice. I wonder what he plans on doing?" Hina wondered.
/-/Three Hours Later\-\
Jaxson was wondering what the hell he was looking at. He walked into Millhiore's room, seeing her treating Leonmitchelli like an actual cat. He had seen people treating others like relatives or even direct family, but never this.
"Is there any purpose for this?" Jaxson asked, wondering what was going on.
"Sorry," Leonmitchelli apologized, collecting herself.
"I understand that things are different in this world, but I've never seen anything like that," Jaxson continued. "Anyways, business first."
"Millhi already gave me a run down," Leonmitchelli spoke.
"Okay, what was it then?" Jaxson asked, Leonmitchelli nervously smiling. "I can tell you forgot. Try to keep up this time, as I will only say this once. The less that know about this, the better."
"Why is that?" Leonmitchelli asked.
"I will get to that in a second. As of right now, there are more people like me here.
However, they aren't here for the sights. Their objective is me, and they need me alive. Chase sent them, and has most likely told them to minimize casualties, which means no bloodshed. He has a sense of humanity, which is why he sent them and didn't come himself, as he would have killed about a dozen people already. Now, Millhiore has suggested I hide, but I had to disagree with just hiding, as that would make me an easy target. You got all that so far?" Jaxson started.
"So far. People are here for you, and you need to hide," Leonmitchelli answered.
"Good. I need to hide, but not in the traditional sense of the word. I plan on hiding in plain sight, and partake in the war game and following events," Jaxson spoke, starting to connect the dots for her. "I figure that since there are similarities, I can do so."
"You want to hide in plain sight by becoming me I assume?" Leonmitchelli connected the dots.
"I don't want to, but I have no choice. I'm pretty sure that I can do so with your cooperation. They know where to look since Hina didn't see them as a threat after talking with them. I know this is a lot to ask of you," Jaxson confirmed.
"I see. How good are you at sewing?" Leonmitchelli asked.
"Horrendous. A pile of shit can sew better than I can," Jaxson answered.
"I could get us some help of you want," Millhiore replied.
"That's okay. It will take a few hours, and I'd rather not leave in the middle of the night. Come on, let's get going sister," Leonmitchelli smiled, Jaxson getting chills.
'I am regretting this already,' Jaxson thought, walking out with Leonmitchelli.
"Wait," Jaxson started, realizing something. "They could be watching the building. I'll need something to wear on the way out so they won't recognize me. How I look right now, I stick out like a sore thumb in the grass."
"I think I can help there," Millhiore smirked evilly, Jaxson regretting saying anything.
/-/Two Hours Later\-\
"Come on, you don't have to be shy," Leonmitchelli smiled, leading Jaxson to the small group that came with her. And by small, it was all of Génoise and Gaul. And Jaxson wasn't shy.
He was mortified.
As of right now, Jaxson wasn't Jaxson. His temporary name was Kalani Galette des Rois (whenever Jaxson is in a dress as Kalani, I will use female pronouns and the female name just to keep myself from confusing myself. I can tend to do that when I write stuff like this. I've done it once published, and a few times unpublished, and the ones that confused the hell out of me were the ones where I didn't change anything, making it confusing as fuck. On with the story). She was currently in one of Millhiore's dresses against her own will, and had her hair in a bun with some of her hair hanging in front of her actual ears, which were hidden under the hair that wasn't in the bun. She had a pair of cat ears and tail made that looked real enough to make anyone think that she was actually related to the ruling siblings of Galette. She also had on a pink jacket with white fur as well, and heels on.
He had never disguised himself as a woman before, and vowed to never do so in the future. And the worst part was that they even changed out his undergarments as well. He was allowed to keep his weapons thankfully, but would need to train in order to figure out how to maneuver with the two new additions that were added to his chest. He had a decent voice that someone helped him develop for something, but he couldn't remember.
"Shy is an understatement," Kalani growled.
"Oh come on," Leonmitchelli smiled, pulling her along, the members of Génoise looking at Kalani, wondering how in a short time they were able to get Jaxson to look like he currently did. He no longer looked like he was from earth, but born and raised in Flognarde.
"I had my doubts about him," Jaune spoke, getting hit in the head by a rock which Kalani threw.
"Don't fucking try me," Kalani spat, everyone knowing not to say anything that she would perceive as an insult.
"Jaxson?" a familiar voice asked, Kalani freezing up.
"I don't want to talk about it," Kalani blushed, feeling a pair of arms wrap around her.
"Just promise me that you'll be alright. And I want a fair fight, alright?" Éclair smiled, closing her eyes.
"S-sure. Can you please let go? This is uncomfortable, as I am extremely new to this whole female thing," Kalani spoke, Génoise smiling at her. Éclair released her mate, and kissed her cheek, Kalani going completely red.
"Normal Jax and Fem Jax are polar opposites in normal situations," Jaune whispered to Gaul.
"No kidding. I'm finding it hard to believe that that is even him," Gaul added.
Another two rocks went flying, hitting Gaul and Jaune, Kalani hitting the exact same spot as before.
"I can see that the pinpoint accuracy is still there," Jaune complained, holding her forehead. "You could easily give Vert a run for her money."
"Please behave while you're away," Éclair requested, Kalani smiling, pulling Éclair into a hug, finding it hard due to her chest. But she didn't show it, and they shared their last hug for a while. "I love you." They pulled away, sharing another kiss.
"I know," Kalani spoke, Ecair sighing as she understood that reference since Jaxson had Shinku bring that movie over along with a DVD player so he could show her the Star Wars movie in question.
"Just one question. What should I call you now? I know calling you Jaxson wouldn't be a good idea," Éclair asked.
"Kalani," she answered.
"I guess I'll see you in two days on the field then Kalani. Don't hold back now," Éclair smiled.
"First I have to figure out how these work," Kalani spoke, getting on a cercle. "I'll make sure to give everyone a good show."
The five rode off towards their destination, where Kalani would get a better and matching wardrobe so she looked like Leonmitchelli's relative.
"So, how are things going to work now that you're a girl?" Jaune asked. "You know, the maintenance and all that."
"That's one once we get back," Kalani smiled. "Oh, and just so that we are clear on the story, I am Leonmitchelli's cousin. I was training on my own in the mountains until recently. That is all anyone knows publicly."
"So a rather choppy story with a ton of holes in it," Noir pointed out.
"I'd not jump to conclusions just yet my feline friend," Kalani informed. "You know how some of the incidents in the mountain areas have gone unexplained for a while, about twelve years now? And yes, I've done some reading while here."
"I see. And since the people who came here don't know that, they will have no reason to doubt you," Vert finished.
"Exactly," Kalani smiled. "It's genius."
"What should we call you then? I don't think that we can't not give you a nickname," Leonmitchelli informed.
"What about Lana?" Gaul suggested.
"There has already been a Star Wars reference already. I'm not making an Archer reference as well," Kalani denied the Archer reference.
"Archer? Like bow and arrow archer?" Vert asked.
"Never mind. But not Lana," Kalani informed. "Let's come back to that should anyone have any good nicknames."
"So, how are you holding up?" Leonmitchelli asked, changing the topic.
"I don't know how girls do it. This is uncomfortable as fuck," Kalani complained, seeing her new home on the twilight horizon. "When we get back to the castle, I'm having some input on the clothes. No way in hell am I wearing skirts and dresses all the time."
"Do you really think that that will be the case?" Leonmitchelli asked innocently.
"Don't play dumb. I can read you like a book right now," Kalani informed.
"Fine. But when we get there, first you'll be fitted for armor once you're in something for battle. You can explore until then though," Leonmitchelli spoke. "Though it would be a shame if someone let the secret slip."
"Are you blackmailing me?" Kalani asked, feeling threatened.
"Maybe I am. Maybe I'm not," Leonmitchelli smirked.
"Bitch. Fine. I'll play your game. Be warned though, karma will bite you in the ass later. And I speed up the process of karma," Kalani warned.
"That's a shame to hear," Leonmitchelli smirked.
"Fine. I won't do anything, just so long as you don't tell anyone. Happy?" Kalani submitted, wanting to make sure that the secret was kept.
"Now I am," Leonmitchelli answered, Jaune chuckling a bit.
"That's two now," Kalani informed, looking at Jaune.
"What did I do?" Jaune asked.
"You know damn well what you did," Kalani informed. "Though these are just for looks, I can still hear everything."
"Come on! Can't you give me a break? It's night time, and I don't think anyone was prepared for this," Jaune argued.
"So you joke about it to try to cope with it?" Kalani asked.
"I guess I do," Jaune answered.
"Fine. But you're still getting hit once. I'm in a somewhat good mood since the twilight is still here," Kalani replied, entering the city with the few faces out looking at her in wonder, amazement, and the creepy few, lust.
"I don't like some of the looks I'm getting," Kalani informed, feeling uncomfortable.
"So, who are you going to sleep with? I don't think you should be alone or people will find out," Leonmitchelli whispered to Kalani.
"Do Génoise still sleep in the same room as Gaul?" Kalani questioned.
"Since your training, rarely," Leonmitchelli responded.
"Then I guess I'll sleep in the same room as you," Kalani answered.
"You'll take the bed," Leonmitchelli replied.
"I'd feel bad if I did that to you. I'll take the floor," Kalani argued.
"Do you honestly think that you can continue your regular routine?" Leonmitchelli asked.
"Meditation, training, and spending time with-" Kalani stopped, realizing the missing piece. "I can still sleep on the floor. I've done it plenty when I first came here."
"That was almost a year ago. Since then, haven't you shared a bed with Éclair?" Leonmitchelli pointed out.
"Then I guess we'll share the bed, since you won't stop trying to get me to sleep in the bed, and I want you to take the bed. Sound good?" Kalani asked.
"Better than us arguing," Leonmitchelli agreed.
"That way you can keep an eye on me as well. Make sure that the secret doesn't get out," Kalani added.
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE! I AM ALSO VERY MEAN TO MY CHARACTERS! ANYWAYS, UNTIL NEXT TIME!