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Chapter 6: Brotherhood

Esdeath's Manor: Master Bedroom

"Come on Bard, it was forever since I pulled a joke. You're a reserve member not second in command Sweetie." Esdeath reassured as she was staring at the back of Bard's head, "So stop ignoring me right now." Esdeath stated firmly. All she got in reply was just a grumble and the following words.

"Let me sleep." Esdeath narrowed her eyes and began to scowl and that scowl slowly turned to a mischevious grin. Whenever she had one plastered on her it meant one thing. She moved a little closer to Bard, grabbed his head gently with both hands, then shoved his head into her chest.

"Gah! Esdeath! Let go!" Bard shouted.

"No. If you want to sleep, you're doing it on the best pillow this bed can offer." The General stated with a sly smirk.

"Stop it! What if a courier comes in here?!" Bard said, now fully awake and trying to get off of her.

"Then I'll make them wish they would've knocked first!" Esdeath stated with a laugh. Bard finally pushed himself off, or rather, Esdeath let him go just as quick to give her poor lover the illusion he did so.

"But seriously. You scared me with that statement, I nearly thought your love for me blinded you." The northerner stated as Esdeath rolled her eyes.

"I haven't messed with your mind in a long time." She said, "It's almost a relief I haven't lost touch." A knocking interrupted her as she sighed and answered it to glare at the soldier on the other side. "Yes?"

"The Three Beasts have returned, they report a mission success!" The soldier said in a scared fashion. Esdeath nodded.

"Good. Tell them I will discuss their next assignment later this afternoon." She stated as she slammed the door. She huffed. "I have a meeting with the Emperor and the Prime Minister. We'll discuss what I expect you to do in the Jaegers later."

"If you say so 'Ice Queen'." Bard smirked. "Two can play at the that game and you know it."

Five minutes later

Bard was getting his breakfast and placed a bag of ice on his blackened right eye. "You shouldn't have called your mate by that term. She seemed offended." Akela commented as Bard rolled his good eye.

"Shut up Wolf. She knows I meant well, besides, giving me a black eye means she's possibly in a good mood, but to also be careful that she might return even more angry. She abhors meetings." Bard winced as the Ice touched the bruised eye. He was happy that were returning to normalcy in terms of Esdeath being back. The only thing different was that Bard had a Teigu that threatened to eat one of his hands if he didn't train to at least be able to wield its powers.

Yeah, definitely not his best morning. There's no way it could get worse.

"Ah Bardulf, you're just in time! I just finished this nice recipe, I'd like for you to try it to figure out what changes should be made to make it enjoyable." Liver called out, holding a pot that had a small plume of black smoke.

Correction. It did get worse.

A few hours later

Clang! Clang!

Bard was practicing his swordsmanship with Gleipnir at least a minute ago, then he was roped into a sparring Session with Daidara, with Nyau watching and laughing at how crazy Bard looks in compared to Daidara's muscular frame as they fought.

Daidara swung Belzac downward as Bard raised his sword to block. The resulting blade lock was impressive, sparks flew upon impact and Bard was surprised at when wielding Gleipnir's large blade, it felt almost light on his fingers. It must be the fact Akela told him he was on trial period, allowing him to wield the Teigu but not use its abilities.

No pressure in other words.

However Daidara pushed off the lock and swung hard, which sent Bard sliding backwards. He slid along the ground as he saw two white high heel combat boots, one of which was tapping.

"Hey Snow Queen. How was your meeting?" He said with a smile.

"Fine. You seem to be hard at training, or in the least, proving that you can take a beating." Esdeath said with a smirk. "So, any progress?"

"Well I haven't 'leveled up' or anything according to Daidara. But at least I'm getting used to Gleipnir's weight when carrying and swinging the sword around. I've tried to make use of the chains that attach to my arm, but so far nada." Bard said, giving her a rundown.

"Uh huh. Daidara? How do you think he's coming along?" The General said, turning to the member of her Three Beasts.

"Well he leveled up quite a bit just by getting the Teigu, but he hasn't got the practice in, or the experience of using one." Daidara reported as Esdeath hummed in response before glaring at Nyau who was still chuckling at the sparring match.

"Nyau, if you're laughing about how this practice bout I will ban you from skinning faces." That statement shut him up quick. "Now you two go and group up with Liver. You got a mission. Bardulf."

"Yes, my Lady?" The northerner asked as he stood up.

"Get yourself cleaned up, shave too." Esdeath ordered. "We're going out."

"Out on a hunt?" Esdeath began to smirk at his question.

"No, I want a romantic outing."

Bard began to pale, as two words mentally screamed in his head and woke Akela for a moment.

"OH NO! Romantic outings are not in my specialty and end in Disaster!"

Omake Antics!

No. 6: Bard's Dad?

"Bard, if you were considered an illegitimate child, did you ever think who your real father was?" Esdeath asked one day. Bard looked at her and put his 13 year old head on his fist in thoughtful stance to think up what he thought if he ever met his real dad, and daydreamed.

/

Demigod

"Here son! A new Hammer!" Shouted a blonde haired warrior as he dropped a heavy one handed hammer in his hand, causing the kid to fall over.

Adventurer

A gray haired man runs through the woods, being chased by angry tribesman after stealing an artifact belonging to them. "Crud Crud Crud Crud! Faster son! We need to avoid them! ...Son?"

Bard was tied up and readied to be barbecued.

Nocturnal...?

Bard was banging on a coffin. "Dad! Wake up! You've been asleep all day! You said you'd help train me! Wake up Father, Wake up Father!"

The Coffin opened slowly, as he saw a fist fly at him Rapidly. "Muda, Muda, Muda, Muda, Muda Muda Muda! MUDA!"

Bard sat on the wall looking beat up. "I wasn't ready..."

/

Bard shivered. "No. Anything I think of ends up the same. I'd end up in trouble." Bard said as he continued polishing her boots. Esdeath shrugged.

"Well, it's his loss. You're becoming quite the handsome one." She stated.

Review Response time!

Animefan260: Well thank you. Yes the manga ending is unfortunate, (my favorite blonde other then Yang... *sniffle*). Yes there had to be some similarity between Tatsumi and Bard, however I want Bard to be a little bit like Lubbock (or perhaps, Joseph Joestar), as those two actually are attracted to their superior officers (Or in Bard's case, just Esdeath in general, cause Bard is no pervy womanizer).

As for smarts, I'd say his intellect is like that of an associate's degree level of smart. Run is going to be a bit superior in that department. In comparing them, Bard is Joseph Joestar and Run is Caesar Zeppeli (I couldn't fight the temptation for Bard to suddenly say "Oh No!" Forever it seems. XD)

Imperial Warlord: Thank you!

grither55: I make no promises about his hand making it out. He's just gotta impress his Teigu so, let's root for him.

Chance Green G King: I'll get to reviewing your story. Real life is crazy.

Teth(Guest): What is this Schedule you speak of? Haha, no I don't have a schedule. It actually serves against me if I have stuff going in the outside world and I would wind up missing the deadline.

Kitt(Guest): *Puts on a white rose carnation* So, you enjoy an Underdog? Brr! Now that the Hunger games is out of my system, Glad you're enjoying! Yes there are small similarities between Bard and Tatsumi, but just a little.

Melody of Black and White: Yes, Gleipnir sounds awesome. Downside is possible loss of limb if it doesn't like you. Good thing that Esdeath isn't around to hear- *Notices the Air getting colder.* ...Run away!

sinnerlust: In real life combat, there is no such thing as luck. But I'd agree, Tatsumi lost his humanity to get stronger, kindof a lose lose kinda deal there.

OWay-chan: Glad you enjoyed!

Roman (Guest): I wouldn't call nearly a month before the next chapter awhile, given how real life can be a pain.

Blackmist31: Thanks, welcome aboard!

Well, The start of the year was a bit crazy. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter regardless of length.

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