Chapter 5

It was already midnight when the gang returned with Siesta and the other girls who were previously captured over the years by the now dead Count Mott. Most of them were rejoicing while the others were still scared and bruised from their stay. Hart, who had Siesta riding on his horse, saw this in their eyes no matter how cheerful they seemed to be. However, he knew that these girls went through hell and he respected them for enduring their ordeal.

After arriving at the school and getting off their horses, they all went to the kitchen staff room and celebrated while the others went to retire for the night. Hart and Louise went to them and brought a rather large bag of gold and started giving equal amounts in small bags for the whole staff and for their families to use.

Ten minutes after distributing the loot, both of them returned to her room and Louise plopped on the bed with a satisfied sigh.

"I still can't believe you killed him…You could have just knocked him out or threatened him." Louise said to him, slurring a bit due to being tired from the day's events.

"No choice. I warned him that I would tear him apart and every single guard but he didn't listen, so it's not my fault." He responded in his usual tone.

No matter what Louise could think up to counter he was right, and there was no point in fighting a seasoned killer into stop killing people.

"Oh and from what I remember it's the "Familiar Exhibition Day" in two days if I'm correct."

"You're right! And we haven't thought of what to do for the exhibition! We're doomed I say, doomed!" Louise frantically screamed.

"What are you groveling about? I'm still here and I can do something to at least appease the judges." he responded normally.

"Hah and what can you do besides killing? Juggle that sword of yours and that bulky thing made out of metal!" She snapped at him.

"I could show them how devastating my weapons are on humans but that would not be good on my reputation so let's go with dead pigs." He responded quickly.

"Fine, just don't kill anyone ok?" She asked as she was changing into her nightgown.

Hart nodded and Louise sighed, climbing on top of her bed and falling asleep.

"It has been a long day." he sat on his chair and fell asleep

The Next Day…

Louise sprung up full of energy, and as she woke up she saw that Hart was already awake.

"Earlier than usual, hmm?"

"Oh don't bother. I woke up because it's a special day today because the Princess of Tristain will arrive this afternoon."

"I see. Get ready then, I'll be outside waiting."

As he went out, Louise started dressing up in her usual school uniform.

When he went out, he saw Siesta holding a bouquet of flowers.

"Ah Siesta what is it?" he asked.

"Uh! U…mhm…Can you..uh…a-accept these!" she handed out the bouquet of flowers completely blushing whilst bowing her head.

Hart shook his head and briefly took of his hat and gas mask.

"Siesta, please look up."

Siesta looked up and blushed even more.

"I thank you for putting a smile on this old and scarred face."

When Siesta looked up the man in front of him was young, scarred and had somewhat of a replacement eye, but one thing was in Siesta's mind.

"H-H-Hot…" she was blushing to the fullest.

"Siesta, are you alright?"

"Huh?...Oh! I-I am. Thank you very much for asking and bye!" She snapped out and ran away leaving Hart silently chuckling.

After Siesta was gone, he donned his gasmask and hat once more when Louise came out.

"Okay I'm do-Where did you get those?" Louise asked Hart.

"These? Oh they were given by Siesta for saving her."

"Oh…okay, well let's get ready on for your presentation so we can at least win."

"Well then, let's go."

After that they proceeded to class and after that the second year students were given free time 'till afternoon.

That Afternoon…

All the students, teachers and staff alike were aligned near the entrance on both sides. Eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Princess, Louise and Hart were in front of the so they actually have a better view of the procession.

"It seems that you're very excited to see the queen."

"Yes I am, and she is known across Halkagenia for her beauty. "

"I see." The commissar looked around, looking for the figure in question.

"Well you won't have to wait any longer, she is here."

Louise looked to the entrance and saw a carriage which had several mages as its guard.

"All Hail Princess Henrietta!"

All the guards greeted and all of the people present responded as well and kneeling. All except for one person" A guard of fair build and wearing the standard issue armor for a mage, he smiled as everyone bowed but when he looked on the right side he saw Hart who was still standing and frowned. He held the hilt of his sword and made his way on his horse.

"You there, kneel down in the presence of a noble."

The commissar did not move.

"Last warning you insolent piece of trash, kneel down now!"

"What are you doing! Kneel down before something bad happens!" Louise scoffed him in a whisper.

The mage got off and unsheathed his sword, Hart smirked behind his mask. Seeing it as it was a short thin long rod of metal with a blunt end in a circular manner, but he well knew it can be amplified by magic to be deadly.

"So be it. I war-" he was cut short when Hart kneed him on the gut and pulled away his sword tossing it aside and grabbing him by the neck from behind.

Everyone gasped and backed away as the other escorts went down from their horses and pointed their swords at him.

"Let him go or face death, commoner."

"Do so and your friend here will have his neck snapped."

A few of them gulped and readied lightning bolts at him until they heard a sound in the carriage.

"What's going on?" A sweet voice was heard as the Princess came out of her carriage.

Hart noted that the princess was beautiful, wearing a white long dress with short brown hair and a fairly large bust. Hart thought about it for a moment before wondering why did he thought of that? Shrugging it off, he tightened the choke hold a little.

"You're Highness! Please stay inside while we take care of this insect."

"Oh no, please lower your weapons."

"Bu-… Yes your Majesty."

The escorts sheathed their swords while the Princess moved forward.

"Good sir, may I know your name?"

"Hart, Lord Commissar Hart Schliffe."

"Sir Hart, can you kindly release one of my escorts?"

Hart nodded and released the choke hold on the man who was rubbing his neck and bowed at the Princess before going back with the others.

"Thank you."

Hart nodded and bowed to Henrietta with his right arm across his chest.

Henrietta smiled and returned back in her carriage while the escorts mounted their horses, watching him intently.

Hart tipped his hat down before walking back towards the crowd.

Louise sighed and gave Hart a good sermon after the incident.

That Night…

"You seriously need to be calmer…"

"Sorry, I don't take it kindly when people are thinking I'm an insect."

"Nevermind."

Footsteps are heard making the floor creak, and Hart knew it was going this way.

"Someone's coming."

"Who?"

"I don't know but be ready…"

He brandished his Bolter Pistol and went to the side of the door.

The footsteps stopped right in front of the door and it slowly crept open, as it did Hart pulled it open and saw a hooded figure that was about to pull out a wand until Hart pulled the stranger in, closing the door and aiming his gun at the stranger.

"Identify yourself or I'll shoot you where you stand."

"Wait…" The voice was feminine as she took off her hood, revealing it to be the Princess.

"Your Highness! Hart, let her go!"

Hart complied and released her as he holstered his Pistol.

"I am deeply sorry for my familiar's actions, your Highness!" she knelt down.

Henrietta approached Louise knelt down, setting her hands on her shoulder.

"Rise Louise Françoise, for it has been a long time since we were last together."

"I-It was an honor being the Princess's royal playmate."

"Please call me Henrietta, Louise."

"I-I cannot your Highness since I am but a humble noblewoman."

"I see, well if it's fine with you then its fine with me. May I get to know your familiar?"

"You're Highness, please meet my familiar Lord Commissar Hart Schliffe."

"It is a pleasure to meet you your Highness."

"Likewise. It might be rude to ask but….may I see your face?"

Hart stared at the princess for a while.

"Um, it seems that you do not want to so I-"

"No, I am ok with showing my face your Highness." Hart cut her off before she could finish her sentence.

He took off his Commissar hat, setting it aside on the table before his gasmask came off next showing a young, scarred face with his right eye being augmented.

"Oh my…"

"Sir Hart was it? How old are you? You don't seem to be of old age."

"Yeah and stop lying Familiar!"

"I am 86 actually and if you're wondering why I look so young is that because of the technology where I come from."

Both girls were jaw dropping at what they heard from him.

"E-Eighty Six! You'd best be joking!"

"If I was Louise, I'd be smiling right now."

Louise deadpanned and didn't know what to say.

The Princess coughed, regaining her composure. "Ok since you've told us about your age…can you tell us where you came from?"

Hart explained to them about his World, not only consisting of one but systems of planets and moons alike, along did he say about the dangers of being on a different world and the aliens that live in them, he also explained his Homeworld. Krieg. Louise couldn't help but be amazed on how civil-unrest could turn a planet into a desolate gray wasteland by merely being independent from their God, who sits on the golden throne on Terra.

"Your world…is ravaged by war?"

"Every single corner of it"

"I am amazed that mere men could fight against such monstrosities….."

"I understand your amazement, but is it about time you leave your Highness? Surely your guards are looking for you."

"Oh yes! Thank you for reminding me, and Louise…"

"Y-Yes you're highness?"

"Good luck tomorrow~"

"I-I-I will!"

With that, Henrietta pulled on her hood once more before opening the door leaving in the darkness. Hart wore his hat and mask again while Louise wore her night gown, still surprised at the history of her familiar. She couldn't help but wonder just how Hart had managed to survive for so long? Was he more than human?

With those unanswered thoughts she went off to sleep, Hart followed after an hour…In Louise's mind her dream, a dream about her familiar in war.

Author's note: Sorry for the late update guy's, you've guessed it laziness, and this coming June 13 ill be heading back to school and ill probably won't be able to update soon, and also if you have any suggestions on how to improve the story line of this fic, feel free to comment it and ill see if I can put it in. See you guys next time.