I'm back again with another chapter! I don't really know what else there is to say so without further ado, here's the chapter.
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Saito:
Saito slowly opened his eyes before cringing and covering his eyes with his hand. Ugh, what happened? He sat up holding his pounding head when he noticed his hands and stomach were covered in bandages. Oh yeah, I had a duel with Guiche. He slowly looked towards the window staring at the night sky when he noticed Louise sleeping, her head on the side of the bed. He went to wake her up but hesitated when he saw the peaceful expression on her face. When she isn't talking, she's actually kind of cute, He mused while staring at her sleeping face.
He looked up in surprise when the door opened and smiled when he saw Siesta walk into the room, carrying a platter of food. She looked at him and smiled causing him to blush and look down. "Oh Saito, you're awake." Siesta noted pleasantly.
"Hi Siesta, were you the one who took care of me?" He asked glancing back up.
"Oh no that was Ms. Valliere. She stayed up for three nights taking care of you." Siesta stated, placing the platter on the table in the corner.
"Really!?" Saito asked, a shocked look on his face.
"Yeah, She even spent a lot of money on expensive reagents to make healing potions." Siesta explained calmly.
"Huh…" Saito muttered glancing down at the sleeping Louise who began to wake up. She sat up sleepily rubbing her eyes. She stared at him for a few minutes in silence. Maybe things are finally looking up. He thought hopefully.
"What are you doing? Why are you still in my bed? Get out." She deadpanned.
"Wha… okay." Saito said sighing. I guess I was being too hopeful, he thought dejectedly. He slowly got up clenching his teeth to avoid crying out in pain. He smiled and winced.
"Here master."
"Thank you." She said smiling and lying down.
Louise:
Maybe having a familiar like this isn't so bad. He can do everything a regular servant can do but he only answers to me, she thought smiling to herself. I guess I should treat him better.
Saito:
Saito sat down on his small pile of hay gasping in pain. "Do you need somewhere softer to sleep?" Siesta asked tilting her head to the side. He looked up smiling.
"Y-yeah… thanks." He said shyly. Siesta hurried over to his side and helped him up. He winced a bit but otherwise didn't protest. "So where are we going?" Saito asked looking at Siesta for the first time after limping in silence for a few minutes.
"To the servant's quarters if that's okay," Siesta stated, glancing in his direction before looking away, blushing slightly at their close proximity, "They may not be as good as the noble's beds but they're better than a pile of hay."
"Y-y-you don't mean y-y-your room do you?" Saito stuttered, his face heating up at the thought of spending the night in the same room as the beautiful maid.
"O-o-of course n-n-not," She exclaimed almost dropping him in her panic, "I'll arrange for you to stay with one of the male servants."
"Yeah…" Saito muttered partly relieved but at the same time a little disappointed. Before Siesta could decipher his tone, they arrived at the kitchen. When Saito smelled the delicious aroma leaking from the window, his stomach grumbled and he realized for the first time that he was hungry. Siesta giggled while Saito just looked away and blushed.
"Are you by any chance hungry?" Siesta asked stifling here laughter.
"Maybe a little." Saito said sheepishly rubbing the back of his head which only made Siesta laugh harder. They hobbled awkwardly into the kitchen where Saito gratefully slumped into a chair, glad for a chance to rest. But his relaxation didn't last long when he was slapped so hard in the back he fell out of his chair.
"If it isn't 'Our Sword'!" a loud voice exclaimed from behind. He grimaced as he climbed back onto his chair and turned to see who his disturber was. He was surprised to find out that it was a potbellied, muscular chef grinning ear to ear. "What brings you to the kitchen 'Our Sword'?"
"Wait what did you call me?" Saito asked only just registering what he was called.
"Our Sword of course! You're a commoner like us yet you put one of those haughty noble children in their place." Marteau exclaimed happily.
"Oh Saito did you meet the head chef Marteau?" Siesta asked seeming to materialize out of thin air behind Saito causing him to jump a little. So that's his name. "Saito was a little hungry. Do you think you could get him some food." She continued unfazed by Saito's reaction.
"Well it may not be as good as the food we give nobles but bear with it," Marteau said his excitement never diminishing, "Oi, someone get 'Our Sword' something to eat."
"Hey, do you think you could stop calling me 'Our Sword'?" Saito asked meekly.
"He's humble too!" Marteau exclaimed seemingly even more jovial than before. Their conversation was interrupted when a small bowl of unappetizing looking stew was plopped down in front of him. He started to wonder whether or not it was edible when the smell hit him. It reminded him of his mother's cooking back on earth and it made his mouth water. He hurriedly ate the bowl while simultaneously praising the chef.
"This is the best thing I've had to eat since I got here!" Saito exclaimed patting his stomach contentedly once he'd finished eating.
"Why thank you Saito! But those are just the scraps that the nobles throw away. You should try something freshly cooked." Marteau said proudly his grin seeming to become even bigger.
"I'd be happy to take you up on that offer some time but for now, I need to sleep a little." Saito said smiling. He left with Siesta after saying his goodbyes and goodnights and arrived at his temporary room.
"This is where you'll sleep okay. If you need anything else just ask." Siesta said smiling.
"No I'm fine. Thank you." Saito said, smiling back. Siesta just nodded silently and left the room. Saito sighed and flopped down onto his bed. Thank god for Siesta.
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"Umm…hello?" A tentative voice prompted. Saito stirred slightly, groaning not wanting to wake up. "Are you alright?" The voice continued a little more sure of itself. "Please wake up. It's time to wake up, breakfast is being served right now." Saito slowly opened his eyes and looked towards the voice. Standing there, was a small blond maid, her hand halfway outstretched about to shake him awake. He propped himself up on his elbows and groaned, mumbling his thanks. He staggered towards the kitchen, scratching his bed head.
When he reached the doorway of the kitchen, he immediately felt something was wrong. The mood was considerably more subdued than usual. All of the servants were shuffling around dejectedly while the cooks were all wearing a sad expression. Even the Marteau's normally boisterous personality seemed pretty somber.
"Hey Marteau, good morning." Saito said trying to figure out what was going on.
"I don't see what's so good about it." Marteau replied sighing. Now Saito was really confused. If Marteau was really that sad, something had to be really wrong.
"What's going on?" Saito asked slightly more seriously.
"Siesta's gone." Marteau said sighing. He seemed to sigh a lot today.
"Wait What!?" Saito practically shouted almost causing one of the servers to drop a tray.
"One of those nobles came and specifically requested her. We all know she wasn't chosen for her work ethic." Marteau spat out bitterly.
"Who?" Saito asked darkly.
"Count Mott, a royal messenger." Marteau said, hate evident in his voice.
"He's also known for being a pervert." Another servant interjected. Saito slowly processed this information. He clenched his fists angrily sprinting to Louise's room. She didn't even say goodbye. He thought, the ghost of a tear falling down his cheek.
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And that is another chapter. This one took me little longer to write but an exciting part is coming! Anyways, time for a poll. Dun Dun Duuuuuuuuuuuuun! So, post a review saying if you would like the rebellion to come earlier or later. Well that's all from me for now. Until next time, bye.