Asta wanted to train all the way to the kingdom. I let him and Yuno run, because he had a point. If we stop being prepared, there will be a lot later on that will catch us unaware.
An idea suddenly crossed my mind. I had figured out how to hide away my newfound wings, but haven't really figured out how to use them.
As they ran ahead, I decided to attempt to fly as a way to practice for the future events that will soon be thrown our way. I brought my wings out and gave them a stretch before steadying myself. I started to push myself out with my legs, still very unsure of how I am supposed to get these things to lift me in the air.
I stopped several times trying to figure out why I was only running and not lifting off the ground. Asta and Yuno had run far enough ahead that they had made it to what looked like the edge of a mountain.
Maybe it's Asta's enthuis…LOUD voice, but boulders began tumbling down. I was proud to see them use this as a way to train too.
There was a striking amount of silence around me. I could see everything, but it was happening so slowly. Asta with his sword. Yuno with his wind magic.
What is this? Why do I feel like something is wrong? What am I supposed to see?
They are near the mountain to my right. I turned toward the trees to our left and saw it. A serpent of some sort. Big black eyes, as thick as Asta's arm. If you stretched it out and survived, it would be taller than Yuno.
No. WAIT.
"STOP!"
I felt myself shoot forward at an inhuman speed and plucked the thing off the ground like it was nothing. I held it in my hand tightly with an overwhelming amount of anger. I had never felt this angry before.
"You would dare hurt my friends?" I squeezed it tighter. "Then you are subject to judgement." I said the final word with sense of finality.
The creature seemed to somehow dissipate within my grasp in a matter of seconds.
I felt so much…rage.
"Uh, y/n?"
I was pulled out of my thoughts by a very curious Asta. I turned to look at him, but when I did so, I realized that I am NOT this tall. I was a little taller than Asta but this is way too high!
"Y/n, you're flying. Do you know how to get down?" Yuno asked.
I am higher than even Yuno!
A sense of panic from the sudden realization had me start dropping back to the ground. I closed my eyes. I don't even remember how I got up that high!
I felt warmth and my eyes shot open, making direct eye contact with Yuno who was holding me bridal style.
Yuno…caught me?
Before I could think too much into it, he had placed me back on my feet.
"You should control you magic so you don't cause problems for others."
I didn't say anything in response. I'm not going to cry this time. It's not his fault I'm like this.
Before Asta could take up for me, I did a bow in apology. "I won't be a problem for you anymore."
I stood up and walked ahead.
Asta tried to talk to me. I couldn't think too much, so most of my answers weren't in depth or even thought out. Just yes or no answers.
We aren't too far from the castle now. I'll work hard like I promised, but I'll support them if they want me to.
A sad smile set on my face.
Yuno…doesn't want me to.
We walked into town and I tried to warn Asta about the snake thing. He ate it anyway. It made me laugh remembering the consequences of that.
When he offered me a bite, I happily and fiercely shook my head no.
I stood in line with them to register for the magic knight exam, but as I stood there, I noticed that everyone had a grimoire. While I still didn't.
From what I remember, you need a grimoire to even get in.
Now what do I do?
"Is everything alright?" Yuno asked.
I looked at him and opened my mouth to reply before remembering…
I promised I won't cause him any further problems.
I plastered on a smile as best I could. "Yes, I'm totally fine."
His face didn't change, but he did look away.
Yuno was first. Then Asta.
What do I do?!
"You ready Miss?" The man asked.
I wasn't even paying attention. Asta is heading in behind Yuno.
All I could do was stare and try to think of a response that didn't sound completely stupid when…
"Miss, I just need the grimoire ya got on your hip there."
Huh?
I looked to my side and there really is a grimoire there.
I didn't want to hold the man up for too much longer, so I passed it to him for inspection.
He raised an eyebrow at it, but gave me a number to allow me entry.
When he gave it back to me, I looked at it trying to figure out if I could remember any kind of details from the outside that match from what I knew about the story.
It was bright red with streaks of white and in the middle, where a clover should have been, was what seemed to be half the sun and half the moon.
Odd. I don't remember seeing a symbol like this before.
I walked into the stadium and was able to witness the antimagic birds. It's so much cooler seeing that none are around Yuno at all, and so much funnier seeing them all flock toward Asta.
I stood to the side watching it play out, trying hard to ignore the whispers. I know in the story, they whispered about Yuno and Asta, but why me?
No birds….she has no birds.
Before I had the chance to understand what they meant, I heard Captain Yami grab Asta by his head.
I went over there before he had him too long.
"Sir, could you please put down my friend?"
He puffed out some smoke and smirked. Something about that made me angry.
"I said," I grabbed the arm he was using to hold Asta, "let him go."
My voice was more level and serious than I knew possible. I could see the image of the snake in my mind.
Yami dropped Asta like a pot potato and I in turn, let go of Yami.
"Asta, are you.."
"Well aren't you a very beautiful young lady!"
I was so shocked at the voice being so close to me, I squeaked and hid myself.
Silence.
I pulled my hands away, only to realize I hadn't just been using my hands. I had wrapped my wings around me as well, managing to somehow lean back into the air without flying or even leaving the ground at all like I'm in the freakin Matrix.
If I had any intention of keeping a low profile before…
I thought as I look around at the wide eyes staring at me.
I won't be able to now.