ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO NICKELODEON AND OTHER RESPECTED OWNERS
CHAPTER THREE: MIDNIGHT STROLL
THE LOUD HOUSE: ROOFTOP
Nighttime in Royal Woods, everybody would rest for the night, but one who hasn't slept just yet had decided to watch the night sky. On the rooftop we can see Lincoln on top of it, he's wearing his matching orange pajamas and was looking at the sky with the wind blowing softly at the night.
LINCOLN: *admired the sky* Hm…*smile* stars in this world are pretty to see, but this is nothing compared to the ones I've seen before.
As he enjoys the view, he senses someone was behind him, on guard and was prepare to attack, he turns around and saw it was his sister Lucy, in her white t-shirt and black striped pants, he lowered his guard down and smile at her.
LINCOLN: *goes to her* Hey Lucy, I hope you don't mind the cold.
LUCY: *shakes her head* I don't mind, I like the cold breeze of the night…*looks around* so what is it you wanted to talk about?
Lincoln said nothing as he stops right in front of her then his body started shaking, Lucy was shock when his body started shaking all of the sudden, then his back burst opens revealing two pairs of bat-like wings.
[His wings are the same from (spoiler alert) Yuki in Now I'm a Demon Lord]
LINCOLN: *slowly flaps his wings* Do you like it? I got this pair of wings when I was a demon lord and after I created a dungeon myself.
LUCY: *gasp* So beautiful wings, *came closer* I feel it's magic, a very powerful one.
LINCOLN: *chuckle* Well, you can thank Great Grandma Harriet for that one Lucy, normal human on this world wouldn't be able to see it let alone let alone sense…
LUCY: Sigh~, what a beautiful- *realize* wait, you have actually meet her.
LINCOLN: *nods* Yep, I do. We first meet after I turned 5 years old when I started harnessing my magic back. I couldn't do magic back then because my flow of magic was weak, I had to wait 5 years before I could finally do magic. *sigh* Unfortunately, it didn't go as plan…
LUCY: Gasp… *worried* What happened? Are you still in pain?
LINCOLN: *confuse* What? *realize* Oh no, it went well. *scratch his head* it just that…uh…after I cast my first magic…uh…she was… *clear his throat* she suddenly shows up and I almost…uh…*nervously laugh* erase her. *smiles* But don't she manage to dodge the attack–
LUCY: *shock* W-What do you mean "almost"? *grabs his arms* what happened to her? *started shaking him* I haven't even started a proper conversation with Great Grandma Harriet and I had so many question…
LINCOLN: *breaks free* Jeez, will you calm down. *rubs his arms* No nothing bad happened to her, like I said she dodge it and she's completely fine. It just that…I didn't realize that she was there and actually saw me doing it for the first time, she was on her way to our house when it happen. *cross arms* Few weeks after that incident, she started following me every time I go out to practice magic in secret and just started popping out of nowhere and I hate her for that.
LUCY: *rubs her chin* So that's where I get it. *remembers something* hold on…is that the reason why you knew where I was?
LINCOLN: *nods* After that incident, I know that you're also had the same ability as her when it comes to scaring the living soul out of people, so I had to sharped my senses. *frown* However, she then started bombarded me with question after question and the worse part about it is that I was the only one can see and hear her, so in any words *grumpy voice* despite the fact that I told her that I couldn't answer her question, because it's a secret. She doesn't stop asking me question no matter what. *sigh deeply* So I gave up and started answering it.
LUCY: So, she's the first one to know your secret. *remembers what Lincoln had said* wait…what does Great Grandma Harriet got to do with me?
LINCOLN: *looks away*Well, after you were born, Harriet insists that I give some of my mana to you so that you can cast some magic. Not only that, she also wants you to become a magic caster or a witch to what this world called and I should teach you the basics, *frown* although I told her that it's risky. *looks at her with concern* It's a very dangerous process, even if I gave you a small portion of my mana, there's a high chance that you could get kill during the process, even a royal mage couldn't handle my power, let alone my own sister. *smile* But to my surprise you manage to absorb half of it very well, I almost pass out when I gave it to you *shrug his shoulder* then again, my strength back then was pretty weak.
LUCY: *smile* If I have some of your mana…*points his wings* does that I can do that?
LINCOLN: *nods his head then gets serious* But you have to promise me that you must not tell anyone about this, not even your club *puts his hand on her shoulder, smile with reassurance* I know it's hard to keep a secret from your friends *deadpan look* but considered the fact that you own me for keeping your secret and took the blame. You must keep this secret hidden, as I have kept yours.
LUCY: *wince* Your still mad about "that incident" happened before? *Lincoln nods his head* Sigh, fine I will keep it a secret.
LINCOLN: *smile* Thank you Lucy…*flaps his wings and fly* so, are you ready?
LUCY: *smile* Yes, how do we start?
LINCOLN: *flies closer* Okay, first concentrate and force your wings out of your back *reassuring smile* might be painful but you'll get used to it.
Lucy nods her head and begins to concentrating her back, her body started shaking and she's now started to feel the pain on her back as she struggles to get her wings out. Lincoln is worried that she might pass out from all the pain, he was about to say until suddenly, she fell to her knees and Lucy's wings burst out and reveals to be a purple-blue feathered wing.
LUCY: *breathes heavily* I…*huff* did…*huff* it…*steady her breathing and looks at him* so, what now?
LINCOLN: *amaze by her wings* huh…never expected that…*shrug his shoulders* oh well, anything will do… *flies higher* Now, start slowly flaps your and see if you can fly, if it's not working then try pouring your wings with a little bit of mana, it usually works that way or another.
Lucy stands up and follows his instruction, sure enough she started flying, only a few feet of the ground than Lincoln. She flaps her wings harder, but it's still not enough. She then concentrating adding mana to her wings and her wings started to glow and flies higher than Lincoln.
LUCY: *shock* I… *looks below* I did… *shouts with joy and rise her arms* I did it!
Lucy flies around the sky and she giggles uncontrollably as she feels the winds on her face. Lincoln chuckles and shakes his head as he finds it funny as she giggles almost like Lori or Leni or both despite being a Goth.
LINCOLN: *laughs* having a fun time?
LUCY: *nods rapidly* Oh, yes big brother. *hugs him* Thank you, I always wanted to fly like Fang so that we can enjoy flying together, but I couldn't have a chance *looks up at him and smile* until today.
LINCOLN: *smiles back and rubs her head* Your welcome Lucy…*looks at the skies* Hey, Lucy…*looks at her* guess what?
LUCY: *looks at him confuse* What?
LINCOLN: *mischievous smile and he rubs her head, hard* Catch me if you can! *flies faster away from her* see you to the other side!
LUCY: *yells* Hey! Not fair! *chase after him* I wasn't ready!
Both of them are flying higher in the sky while they're racing to one another, after which they started playing tag. Lucy is having a wonderful time flying as she never thought that today her wish was granted to fly and feel the wind as she goes. Lincoln couldn't be even proud as he saw Lucy's other side of herself, she may be a goth and all, but he knows that sometimes she, at least needs a break from all that gloomy and sadness. However, as they enter the forest there's a figure looking at them from a distance as they fly through the sky. It shows a smile before it disappeared through the darkness of the forest.
ROYAL WOODS FOREST
After a few hours of flying, they slowly descend as they catch a breath. They didn't realize that they flying for few hours, if that sun doesn't rise up, they lost track of time a lot more and they're probably screwed.
LUCY: Gasp…*huff* we been…*huff* up all…*huff* night…*huff* Lori would be mad of us right now, *looks at him* especially Mom…
LINCOLN: *breathes normally* Yeah *pops his back* I guess you're right. *jolts up as he senses someone behind him* Lucy, get behind me, QUICK!
Lucy hides behind him while he's on guard, then footsteps can be heard from behind those trees and a dark silhouette slowly started to emerge. It stops walking and looks at them which causes both of them to flinch.
LINCOLN: *shouts* Hey! Show yourself…*points* and no funny business or you'll be die here!
The figure said nothing and looks at them with a smile, then it started clapping and laughing, Lincoln was confused while Lucy slowly peaks her head on his shoulder curious why it started laughing and clapping out of nowhere.
?: *stops laughing* How marvelous… *stops clapping and steps out* as expected that of Lord Ainz, I was mesmerize by your performance that I completely forgot my manners.
The figure steps out as the light slowly shows that a man about 1.8 meters tall, described with a dark skin and nicely combed black hair. Behind the round glasses are eyes lack eyeballs shining jewels with numerous small cuts taking the place of his eyeballs. Wearing a British suit with a tie, he is dressed like a gentleman. Behind his back is a silver tail, covered with metal plates and six long spikes at the end. Lincoln's eyes went wide and was shock to see him here.
LINCOLN: *shouts* D-Demiurge?!
DEMIURGE: *proudly stated* Yes! My Lord *kneels down* It is I, Demiurge, one of your loyal Guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. *rise his head* I am thrilled to see you once again.
LUCY: *confuse* Gaurdians? *looks at Lincoln* who exactly is he?
LINCOLN: *frown* He is Demiurge… *looks at her* be careful not make sudden movement Lucy… *looks back at Demiurge* he is not a demon to be mess with…
DEMIURGE: *looks at Lucy* Is this perhaps your human sister *smiles at her, causes her to flinch* strange…never thought humans like her exist.
LINCOLN: *hides Lucy behind him* What do you want Demiurge and why are you here? You shouldn't be on this world, let alone standing right in front of me.
?: *steps out* My apologies, Lord Ainz… *kneels down next to Demiurge* I tired to warn him, but he insists that he must find you…
LINCOLN: *stunned* S-Sebas?! Your here too?!
Lucy peaks her head once again to see this another mysterious person and saw was the appearance of an elderly butler and he is dressed gracefully in his traditional black uniform. Has broad shoulders, his hair is entirely white, just like his immaculate beard. He has visible wrinkles on his hollow face, which makes him seem gentle in appearance, but his eyes are sharp as an eagle's.
LINCOLN: *realize* Wait a minute…if you all are here… *horrified* then that means the rest are here?!
DEMIURGE: *nods* Yes, My Lord. The rest of the floor guardian of Nazarick are here…*rise his hand* shall I call them?
LINCOLN: *shouts* NO!... *clear his throat* I mean…Not now. *sigh*You may rise…*both stands up* now…I want both of you to keep this out of the rest. I don't want to get attention as of now *intensely looks at them* I'm I clear?
SEBAS: *looks confuse* May we ask why?
LINCOLN: *waves his hand* Not now…*yawn* now if you'll excuse me… *grabs Lucy hand and walks away* we need to get going. You're both dismissed. *stops midway* Oh one more thing… *looks at them* while you're at it, tell the others not to bother me or they will regret it, is that clear? *both nods and he continue walking* I'll tell you when I'm ready
As Lincoln and Lucy walks away from them and slowly disappear as strange light engulf them. They decided to follow his orders until further notice, but for how long. Both looks at each other, nod their heads then vanish out of nowhere.
THE LOUD HOUSE: FRONT PORCH
At the front porch, a light appears at the steps then it slowly dims down revealing a very tired Lincoln and Lucy, who is still don't know wither or not those two they meant are his friends or worse.
LINCOLN: *yawn* Oh man, what a night?
LUCY: *worried* Lincoln, who are they?
LINCOLN: *puts his hand on her shoulder* Lucy, listen to me… *grabs her shoulders* whatever happens…don't ever come near any of them without me, promise me *reassure smile* okay?
LUCY: *looks down and rubs her arm* Will you tell anyone about this?
LINCOLN: *rise her head with his hand* I will, *kiss her head* but not now. They're not ready for it…*grabs her hand* come let's go inside.
[Incoming (spoiler alert) here it comes…]
SOMEWHERE IN A CAVE: ROYAL WOODS FOREST
In the very thick part of the forest there's a cave surrounded by over grown vines at the entrance, further deep down the tunnel is a steel door and behind those steel doors is the Great Tomb of Nazarick itself.
Inside the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Tenth Floor: Throne, lies in the deepest reaches of the infamous dungeon. The Lemegeton stands between it and the rest of Nazarick, acting as a final defense for the heart of Nazarick.
The room itself is an exquisite piece of work. A wide, high room, enough for several hundred people, with a high ceiling and surrounding walls that were predominantly white, with golden decorations as highlights.
Hanging from the ceiling were numerous chandeliers made of precious stones of all colors of the rainbow, and emitted a fantastic, dreamlike radiance. Numerous flags emblazoned with different symbols, hung from flagpoles embedded into the walls.
?: What is this nonsense?! You both dare to summon us here, in front of Lord Ainz's throne without his presence! How shameful have you two become!
An impeccable beauty, a woman with lustrous jet-black hair and the face of a goddess. She has golden irises and vertically split pupils; on her left and right temples are two thick horns protruding crookedly, and on her waist are a pair of black angel wings.
She wears a pure white dress with silky gloves covering her slender hands and a golden spider web necklace that covers her shoulders and chest.
SEBAS: *sigh* Mistress Albedo, would you please calm down and let me finish, this is important and it involves every Guardian of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.
DEMUIRGE: *serious* Shameful? This? In what way does this imply as "shameful" than the both you Albedo and Shalltear childish quarrel to one another?
Shalltear is a vampire of short stature and has the appearance of a buxom fourteen-year-old girl. Described as a true beauty, she has pale shiny skin, seductive crimson-red eyes, and fine facial features. Shalltear's silver hair is tied in a ponytail through a large ribbon on top of it all, allowing others a full view of her face.
Shalltear wears a soft black evening dress with a big heavy skirt. Her upper body is dressed in a lace embellished ribbon and a short-tailored jacket. Her hands are donned with long lace gloves, not exposing any bit of skin exterior. However, her breasts are fake and are completely flat, similar to a boy's. She covers this up by using an excessive amount of breast pads.
SHALLTEAR: *offended* Hey! *yelled* Why do I get involved with that big idiotic big mouth gorilla when clearly, she's a bigger fool than me?!
ALBEDO: *yelled back* Keep slapping those fangs Lamprey, see where it gets you!
Both female guardians started show bloodlust and a horrifying aura to one another, the Guardians saw it concerning and were worried that this might cause another casualty to their remaining soldiers, just like before when their Lord Ainz's final days.
DEMUIRGE: *huff* Very well…*looks at Sebas* it looks like they seem to not care about the order that Lord Ainzs bestow upon us…
ALBEDO & SHALLTEAR: *gasp* Lord Ainz! *yelled* Is here?!
SEBAS: *nods* Yes, he is here…but as a human, like he said he would be…
ALBEDO & SHALLTEAR: *dreamily sigh* Oh Lord Ainz…at long last we finally meet again… *stops and looks at each other with bloodlust and anger* WHO SAID YOU'LL BE THE ONE TO MEET HIM FIRST?! *bumps their heads* HUH?!
SEBAS: *shakes head and sighs* They're still fighting… *hold his head in defeat* Lord Ainz will not be happy about this…
DEMUIRGE: *looks at Sebas* We should consider ourselves lucky that they are still here, not outside *looks back at them* I can only imaging the worst possible outcome ever.
?: *hums in thoughts* So our assumptions are correct… *looks at Demuirge* He does exist in this mysterious and unknown world…
DEMUIRGE: *looks at him* Yes, I suppose your right Cocytus… *thinking, holding his chin* but it doesn't make sense… *looks at him again* Lord Ainz couldn't possibly summons us here, let alone the entire Great of Nazarick itself, his power isn't enough but if it does, I doubt that he brings us here in the first. After all he was quiet surprise when we show up. *cross arms and thinks* Something is not right about this…
Having an enormous body size of 2.5 meters, Cocytus has the appearance of an insect walking on two feet - a fusion between a mantis and an ant. With a tail twice as long as his height, Cocytus is covered in sharp spikes like icicles and has a strong jaw that can easily snap people's hands.
Two of his hands hold a silver halberd, while the remaining two hands hold a mace emitting black light and a crooked shape sheath that seems to be for a broadsword. With a breathtaking cold air, the pale blue, hardened bone armor oozes out diamond dust like bright light. His shoulders and back look like uplifted icebergs.
?: *tugs Demuirge suit* Uh-Um… *hesitant* I-Is it true that Lord Ainz is here…a-as a human?
DEMUIRGE: *turns around and sees him* Oh Mare, there you are you're just in time, I need your help *looks behind him* you too Aura.
AURA: *cheerful* What is it, Lord Demuirge?
Aura is a tomboyish-looking child with dark skin and pointed ears, a signature trait of the dark elves. She has golden hair and heterochromia, her left eye blue and right eye green. She wears reddish-black dragon scale leather covered by a white and gold vest embroidered with the sigil of Ainz Ooal Gown. Below it, she has a matching set of white trousers and gold-plated shoes, and around her neck is an acorn necklace emitting golden light. She is equipped with a whip around her waist and a giant, decorated bow on her back.
Mare is a child with dark skin and pointed ears, a signature trait of the dark elves. He has golden hair and heterochromia, his right eye is blue and his left eye is green.
He wears a blue dragon scale leather full-body suit, covered by a white and gold vest embroidered with the sigil of Ainz Ooal Gown and a forest green-leaf cloak. Below, he has a matching short white skirt exposing his thighs, and on his neck is an acorn necklace emitting silver light. His slender hands are donned with shiny white silk gloves and he wields a twisted black wooden staff.
DEMUIRGE: *looks at serious* I want both of you to keep an eye on Lord Ainz and report back to us if you see something interesting… *hold their head* but be careful not to be spotted. Lord Ainz was not happy when we meet him, *let go of their head* am I clear?
AURA: *salutes* You can count on me…
MARE: *nods slowly* I-I'll try…
DEMUIRGE: *nods* Good…now… *points forward* on with it.
ROYAL WOODS: LOUD HOUSE
In the living room, Lincoln is laying on the couch, while Lucy on top of him. Both are reading, Lincoln reads an Ace Savvy comic while Lucy is reading a book with title that says "Journal of my Previous Life".
LUCY: *flips the next page* So Lincoln… *looks up* about Haiku…
LINCOLN: *sighs and flips a page* I told you many times now Lucy… *looks down* the answer is still no…
LUCY: Sigh… *back at reading* Why can't you just give her chance?
LINCOLN: *rubs her head* Don't worry Lucy, in time I'll give her a chance.
LUCY: *actually smile* I'll hold on to that promise.
LINCOLN: *chuckles* Yeah… *back at reading* I know…
As they continue to read, Lincoln look to his side and notices that Lisa with a big smile on her face while holding a clipboard and look of anticipation.
LINCOLN: *deadpan* Seriously…right now? *Lisa nods her head rapidly and he sigh* fine, make it quick… *continue reading* I'm busy finishing this comic…
TO BE CONTINUE…