Timeline-Some time after Amelina met Aguero and started her jeonsulsa training

"Are you two sure you're not twins separated at birth?" Maschenny pointed out, clearly amused as she eyed the two children sitting together on the bed.

"Yes?" Amelina's hesitant tone made the Jahad princess chuckle.

Anyone would've thought the two were biological siblings seeing them being so close and sharing a cup of yogurt (stolen from the kitchen), since apparently, Khun children were supposed to kill each other.

The two surely didn't realize how affectionate they were with each other.

Anyway, it was a rare day off for Amelina from practice, as the three decided to spend the serene period in Amelina's room.

Though to be more accurate, Maschenny suddenly barged in, annoying the hell out of Ran who wanted to spend the time alone with Amelina.

Thankfully for the girl, Eduan was somewhere, busy with something and honestly, Amelina didn't care.

"Well, seeing that we have a lot of time to spend today, why don't we play something?" Maschenny smiled at the two, who gave her an incredulous look.

Maschenny? Offering to play with them? Heck, the two rarely even play, but the Khun Maschenny Jahad offering the idea?!

There's no way it's going to be a good thing.

Of course, being the smart little siblings they were, both Amelina and Ran gingerly got off the bed and smiled at Maschenny (a glare in Ran's case) all the while backing away towards the door until-

SLAM!

"Come on, it's unusual for us to do something like this," the older female smirked down the kids, towering over the two with her hand jabbed at the closed door. "Don't you think it'll be fun, hmm?"

'Ahh, we were too late!!'

'Tch, we should've ran when she came in earlier.'

After being dragged back to the bed, Maschenny stared at Ran and Amelina for a moment, before commenting. "I did say about playing, but what do you two even usually play?"

"We don't. Most of our times are spent are spent with training," Ran snidely spat. 'Thanks to a certain someone.'

The princess thought deeply before widening her eyes, a devilish grin adorning her beautiful face.

"What do you say about hide-and-seek?"

Amelina and Ran suspiciously looked at each other, sending telepathic messages with their eyes.

'Surely a simple hide-and-seek won't hurt, right?'

'But this is Maschenny we're talking about. Who knows what she might pull.'

'We can't escape either way, why don't we try it first?'

"You two surely know that I'm right in front of you, right? This is why a lot of servants are thinking that both of you are actually twins," Maschenny mused at the two's silent discussion.

"...fine, we'll play," Amelina finally said, after telepathically confirming it with Ran.

And then, shivers ran down their spines seeing the dark smile of Maschenny's.

'Doesn't that spell troubles?'

Naturally, it indeed became a nightmare for Amelina, who was running as fast as she can all the while looking around the household.

"The rule is simple. I'll count down to five minutes while the two of you hide. And the game ensues for one hour.

Of course, the two of you are free to move around while I'm looking.

But if, I catch the both of you in the span of one hour... you can wait for your surprise on tomorrow's training."

Who wouldn't freak out after that indirect threat of death? Yes, Ran wasn't fazed at all, but Amelina knew the horror of Maschenny's sadistic mind.

And no, she wouldn't want to face it.

Again.

But fate decided to play with her today when she crossed path with the Jahad princess five minutes into the game, and now is still running for her life with Maschenny hot on her trails.

Amelina knew it was only a matter of time before Maschenny catches her even if the said female isn't even running like the girl is right now.

That's just how scary Maschenny is. Everything she wants naturally comes her way.

'Isn't there anything that can save me from the devil right now?!!'

As if answering to her praying, Amelina fumbled down after crashing into a figure.

"Oofff!" Amelina clutched her back in pain. "I'm sorry-"

"Ame? Come out wherever you are~" Maschenny's voice echoed, making the said girl shudder.

'I'm dead!!'

Needless to say, Maschenny was having a blast with this 'bonding time'.

'It won't be long before I catch Ame, and Ran.. Oh well, I will find him later anyway.'

Turning around the corner, Maschenny was met with a familiar person, one that she hasn't seen for a long time.

"Oh? It's been a while, Asensio."

"It sure has been, sis," the male greeted back, slightly bowing his head as a sign of respect.

The princess eyed the black robe Asensio donned. "You just arrived?"

"Yes, I was on my way to meet father," Asensio replied.

"He's a bit 'busy' now," Maschenny chuckled at her own doings. "But I can assure you, he'll back by tonight."

"I see.."

"It's a good thing you're back now, there's someone I'd like you to meet after this."

"After this?" Asensio raised his eyebrow.

"Yup. Right now I'm on my way to catch some preys, so excuse me," Maschenny sauntered away, not before giving the male a light pat on the shoulder.

"..."

Not long after Maschenny had walked away, Asensio raised his robe, revealing a relieved and traumatized Amelina who clutched tight on Asensio's side.

"Sis is gone now, so you can come out," the older male blew his bubble gum.

"T-thank you, um..." Amelina contemplated on what to call the male as she reluctantly let go of his pants.

"It's Khun Marco Asensio. I don't mind you calling me Asensio," Asensio crouched down to take a closer look at Amelina. 'Is it just me or does she looks a lot like father?'

"Then..." Amelina fidgeted. "...big brother Asensio?"

POP!

Amelina fretted at the messy state of Asensio's face, upon the bubble gum bursting.

"A-are you okay, big brother Asensio?" Amelina asked the man, who suddenly stood up, startling the girl for a moment.

"...on."

"Yes?" Amelina tilted her head, slightly confused.

"Come on, I'll help you hide. You still have to run away from sis, right?" Asensio coolly offered his hand, his other hand swiping the pink mess on his cheek.

"T-thank you?" the girl hesitantly took the bigger hand, still confused at the sentiment.

If anyone were to observe carefully, they can see the reds tinting Asensio's ears as he led the oblivious Amelina to who-knows-where.

Author's note:

Yay! The second bonus chapter!!

Honestly, I had a lot of fun writing this one cause Asensio's like- one of my favorite characters in ToG!!

But I have to admit, it's a bit hard for me to capture his character properly, so forgive me for the OOC-ness!! (I just had to add these fluffs!)

I learnt a new word today after reading the comments...

Schadenfreude?! Welp thanks ennette-san for the new vocab!XD

Once again, thank you for supporting this fic!

Sayonara! Love chu guys!!