Note To Readers: PHEW! Talk about a HEAT wave! My job causes me to drive all over the place but this is AWFUL! I might end up having to wait until it gets a LITTLE bit cooler. So since I'm inside I'll post another chapter lol. You guys have been awesome at responding and since it's been a bit heavy these last few chapters how about something light hearted and fun!? Presenting Chapter 44!
Chapter 44: Cooking With Magic
"Let's see...three cups of pancake mix...one cup of water...three eggs...and stir!" Bloom exclaimed she floated the ingredients into the bowl using magic to stir the mixture all together. "Making pancakes for Raeger and his grandmother was a great idea, Roxy!" the redhead exclaimed with a smile. "I just wanted to do something for them since they've invited us into their home without asking anything in return." the faerie of animals murmured. "I just wish I could cook..." "It's alright. Everyone has their specialty. It makes us unique." Flora told Roxy as she washed blueberries in the sink before he added them. She carefully passed the bowl to Joey.
"Woah!" the blonde cried as he caught it and carefully poured the batter into the frying pan as Layla cooking the pancakes. Once they bubbled the darkly skinned faerie flipped them and then sent them to the plate Roxy held catching the pancakes as they flew through the air. "Gotcha!" Roxy exclaimed and let out a sigh of relief as one nearly escaped. The girls and Joey all laughed. Duke nearby searched the cabinet for the maple syrup. "Hopefully this will cheer Yugi up too. He was so down yesterday." Layla added in. "Besides who doesn't LOVE pancakes? And the views not bad from here either..." the faerie of water giggled as she looked out the window as Marik hacked away at wooden logs to make more firewood.
"Don't let him hear you say that out loud." Roxy teased before Duke grinned. "AHA! Found it!" the dice master exclaimed before he pulled out the syrup. "Aw man...syrup's all over this stupid bottle!" "I got it!" Roxy exclaimed. The pink haired faerie enchanted the soap though instead of just helping clean Duke's hands it started a full out assault chasing him around the room. "GAH! GET THAT THING AWAY FROM ME!" the dice master exclaimed before Marik opened the door and slammed into him spilling the firewood onto the floor. Marik groaned as Duke smiled apologetically. Layla raised her hand to make it stop. Joey couldn't stop laughing. "Laugh it up dog boy!" Duke fired back before the blonde growled.
"Sorry guys." Roxy apologized as she blushed slightly embarrassed. Slowly Raeger's grandmother made her way into the room. "Goodness. It sounds like everyone's certainly having now doesn't it?" she laughed heartily. "Good morning Miss...oh how embarrassing I guess we never did ask your name now didn't we?" Bloom's face reddened. "Just call me Granny dear. Everyone does." the elderly woman offered a sweet smile. "Good morning Granny." Flora smiled back. "It does warm an old woman's heart to see so many bright and smiling faces in this house..." "Actually Granny WE wanted to thank YOU and your grandson for welcoming us into your lovely home. SO we all made breakfast this morning to show our appreciation." Roxy spoke up as they all set the table.
"Oh, you shouldn't have. What kind-hearted young men and ladies. Raeger better be quick! Sweet things like these don't grow on trees. Ho Ho..." Raeger's grandmother smiled before all the girls giggled. Joey pulled out the chair for the old woman to sit in and gently pushed her in. Bloom placed the pancakes on the table and Flora added the syrup. "This is just lovely...I'd love for my grandson to be here to enjoy this as well but he tends to be gone most of the day...so we tend to only share meals come supper time." "Well, then we'll be happy to join you!" Layla exclaimed before they all sat down to eat together. While they did Marik and Duke went ahead and replenish the firewood. Suddenly the door slowly opened as Yugi came inside.
"BRRR! Man, it sure is cold this morning..." Yugi's voice came. The scarlet eyed male paused as he looked around the room. "Wow! Hey everyone nice to see you all bright and early!" Yugi smiled. "Yug! There ya are! We were worried about ya's!" Joey exclaimed. "Sorry." Yugi apologized. "Come over here! We're just about ta dig in!" "It looks great." the scarlet-eyed male admitted before they passed him some pancakes. "Yugi Kaiba was looking for you did you happen to see him?" Bloom questioned as Yugi slowly cut through his pancakes. "Yeah, I did. He said he was going to look for Raeger at the Guild. To ask him some questions I think..." "Oh...ok well maybe he'll join us later then." Bloom surmised.
"How are you feeling dearie? You seemed a bit upset yesterday." the elderly woman asked Yugi. Yugi offered a smile. "Oh that. I'm fine now. I'm sorry if I worried you I just had some things I had to work out..." Yugi murmured he blushed slightly. "Oh well that's good to hear." the old woman smiled in return as Yugi looked up at Atem. Atem only offered a smile as did Yugi. Joey smiled. It was nice seeing Yugi happy again. He just wasn't Yugi he was all depressed. "Joey, how do you like the blueberries?" Flora asked the blonde. "I grew them back on Lymphia. I tried to make them extra sweet this time." "Oh yeah! dare da best!" Joey grinned as Flora's face lit up. "You know I'd just love to see those Winter Roses up close! The ones that Raeger told us about." the faerie of nature mused.
"Oh yes...they are a sight for the eyes to be sure! However, they grow away from the village and the snow can blow a bit more fiercely...it's best not to go alone." the elderly woman warned. "Oh...I see." Flora murmured. "No worries! I'll go with ya Flora!" Joey told her. "Really Joey!? Oh, thank you!" Flora smiled as she hugged him. Joey found himself turning three shades of red. "Aw shucks..." he laughed nervously. "Aw." Layla giggled before Marik looked down at the fire and then at the darkly skinned faerie. "Actually I was thinking about making a map of Covenant...though it will certainly take some effort...would you mind accompanying my Layla? I have a feeling you'd have a knack for exploring harsh terrain." the tomb keeper spoke up. "Count me in! Sounds like fun!" Layla exclaimed. "Just try to keep up." the faerie of water teased.
Bloom smiled seeing all of her friends getting along so well. "I think I'm going to head for the guild. I have to talk to Raeger too." the redhead told everyone. "Hmm well I'm interested in checkin out that castle up in the mountains honestly...it's peaked my interest since I've been here. How bout it Roxy? Wanna make it a date." Duke winked. "Uh...thank but that's a bit TOO creepy for me. I think I'm going to stay here at the house and keep Granny company." "Suit yourself." the dice master shrugged. "I hope Duke will be ok..." Yugi murmured. {The dark aura had dissipated...he should be fine...as her our own objectives...I think it would be wise to try and locate those ruins...} "Good idea." Yugi nodded. "Well, I think me and Atem are going to see what we can dig up on those ruins! If we find anything we'll let you know!" Yugi exclaimed. Slowly one by one everyone left as Roxy waved them goodbye.
"TAKE CARE EVERYONE!" Roxy yelled out to them before she turned towards Raeger's grandmother. "I'm going to clean up the dishes if you need anything just let me know." the faerie of animals offered a smiled and started to wash all of the dirtied pans and dishes. She hummed as Loore sat on the counter using her own magic to help put away the dishes. A chill permeated the house as the door to the cabin opened and closed afterward. "Oh wow, something smells good." Raeger's voice came as he entered the kitchen.
"I must be hallucinating...are those freshly made pancakes?" the guild master questioned before Roxy came out. "Oh! You're back! I thought you'd be gone till evening. At least that's what your grandmother said. "But since you're here DIG IN! Me and the others made these for you to thank you for taking us in." she reiterated. "It was MY pleasure really. You're kind to my grandmother and I as well. This is a welcomed gesture." Raeger let out a soft chuckle as he ate. "Raeger dear is that you?" the old woman questioned as she came back into the room. "My this is unusual. Is everything quite alright?" she asked her grandson softly. A soft sigh came from the redhead as Roxy and she both listened.
"I wish I could say it was..." Raeger began as he pulled at his collar. "Last night Uncle Arthur was attacked..." "Goodness gracious! By whom!?" "Yugi however found him and thank goodness for that...I had to bring Yugi back to the Guild so he could give a written report about what happened." the Guild Master murmured. Roxy noticed how he avoided the question. "However...this events had stirred up a lot of concern and speculation...especially from the other planet's kingdoms...so much so Granny that a meeting of the Courts has been called forth...I wanted to come here to ask your advice before their arrival...perhaps on how to...handle this particular situation..." Raeger confessed worriedly. "Some of the houses are far less forgiving than others...I fear war might break out if this situation worsens..." the Guild Master muttered.
"Wait Yugi NEVER mentioned ANY of this!" Roxy cried horrified. "He wouldn't have Roxy...by order of Covenant...he was to say nothing..." Raeger frowned. "...Is it THAT serious?" the faerie of animals asked him. Raeger closed his eyes before he looked up at Roxy opening his eyes and nodded. "A certain figures appearance has alarmed these kingdoms...the A.O.J leader..." Even Raeger's grandmother seemed startled by what her grandson spoke. "I wonder...just what was HE doing here...?" "...Honestly, I wish I knew that myself..." the red haired male sighed.
"...Oddly enough he KNEW Yugi's name..." "...That IS weired..." Roxy admitted as her purple eyes widened. "As outsiders, I'm worried you and your friends will be seen as a threat...however I will do whatever is in my power to sway their decision...perhaps I can make them see reason." Roxy paused as she mulled over the situation. "Ok I don't know what is going on but WE totally didn't mean to cause ANY kind of problems!" the faerie cried. "We know that Roxy..." Raeger offered a smile. "...So that's why...TAKE ME WITH YOU!" Roxy cried as she looked at The Guild Master as his eyes widened in utter surprise.
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