Love! Death! War! They all Love a Rabbit!

by B0OZX1

I don’t own any of these Author Weebtactics

29. 29

Tsk...damn. Again we're stuck up here again?"

A shared feeling of irritation was sounded off by Welf as he and the others of Bell's little motely crew lounged around in the Guild's couches. Lili and Filvis ether having sunk in deeper into the cushions of the sofas and chairs or crossing their arms and legs in irritation.

Though none more irritated than said captain of their crew, Bell. Who was sitting next to Eina on the same sofa chair as him as she rubbed the temples of her eyes and sighed. Laying out the files and papers she had in hand on the small coffee table in the center of them as she tapped on the desk.

"Unfortunately, so. Even with Ganesha's Familia assistance they end up turning dead ends and more reports of missing armor and equipment. Along with some damages to adventurers that needed immediate medical attention."

"Yeah...Heith's been called into service by you lot at the Guild and Airmid's money grubbing god to help in the hospital. But...after a week and a half there's still no clues or hints to who or what is behind these attacks in the dungeons?" Bell asked her as Eina shook her head sadly.

"No, and that's getting concerning. When Lord Oranous, the overseer and head of the Guild called for Loki Familia's possible aid, they didn't find anything. Even Miss Aiz was sent to the dungeon to investigate and all she reported was a few tremors occurring in there." Eina explained as Welf's fist slammed on the sofa's arm rest in frustration.

"This sucks! First, we had to worry about going deeper. And lately now it's been Floor Restrictions and now we have to worry about possible cave ins and earthquakes? What is happening down there?!" Welf groaned as the tension grew weary and frustrating around.

"As much as I want to argue with Welf in this matter and suggest we calm down, I can't help but agree with him. Though this gives us time and leeway to practice our other talents or rest, I do worry what will happen if the dungeon ever shuts down." Filvis said, biting her thumb and looking down in deep worry.

"Master Bell, has Lady Riveria or Lefiya said anything about this issue during your...family bonding training?" Lili asked, pausing as she couldn't think to ask if his and Hedin's visits to Loki Familia was strictly for training his magic, or exercise practices in acting as a family.

"Nah. Aside from our family outings and Ma helping me with my magic, we kinda agreed not to pry into too much information with one another regarding Familia issues. I mentioned this to her and Lefiya once, and while Ma shares some concerns, she won't say since her and the others will investigate once their Expedition starts." Bell said, waving his arms as he then sat in his seat with his legs crossed and arms placed on his knees.

"Hmm...well that's a respectable and responsible agreement to each of you, you're right in leaving the matter to Loki's Expedition group. Since they're going down further into the dungeon this time, with a party of their size they should clear up the disturbance or find out what has been causing this mess." Eina said as she then turned to Bell with a puzzled look and an eyebrow raised.

"Though...Bell. Did you just call Lady Riveria-"

"Ma. I called her Ma. I mean she's technically mine with our whole...family thing going on with Granny and Grandad approving us in the family. Though it sounds weird to be honest." Bell said, closing his eyes and placing his index and thumb underneath his chin.

"I'm trying to thing what sounds better than that to call her. "Mother" seems way too formal and that would mean I have to call Pops "Father", which makes him feel and sound old." Bell said as he winced and rubbed the back of his head and looked to Eina that brought back her hand.

"Can't you call her something respectable? She's the Princess of Elves and your...mother. She should be called that or at the very least, "Mom" by you. Even if you and Mr. Hedin have a close relationship, you should at least try and call her with something respectable sounding than "Ma"." Eina said, only to wince and whimper as Bell smacked her on the side of the head and rubbed it. Biting her lips and looking at Bell.

"Hey! The hell was that for dumbass?! I know I should call her something else, I just wanted some opinions than the ones I said. And I'm not calling her "Mom"...it's sounds weird to me! Besides...if and when I have to walk the ball and chain with you, you have to call her something related to the word "Ma" as well, idiot!"

"E-Erm...W-Well you didn't have to smack me on the head!"

"Well you did it to me! And where else would I smack you? Your ass is on the chair! What? Do you want me to slap your tits? Pervert!"

"I-I-I'm not a pervert! You are for even suggesting that!"

"It's for the cause of retaliation for you smacking me upside the head!"

"Alright lovebirds. Enough with the bickering and argument. I don't want to have to see the two of you make up and lead to something which requires the Guild to burn the furniture around you." Welf butted in. Stopping the argument as both Bell and Eina looked at him. With Eina blushing crimson red and Bell flipping Welf off.

"Like you would know how a married couple kiss and make up...Cherry Boy. Have you even tried to small talk with Phae like I told you to?" Bell asked, and in response he saw Welf crossing his legs and looking away from him. Making Filvis and Lili laugh and smirk.

"*Sigh* That's what I thought. Since we were forced to come back up here before reaching the fourteenth floor...why not relax the rest of the day." Bell said, getting off the chair and stretching his legs out as the four of them looked up at him.

"What do you mean by that? While I'm not entirely saying that's a bad idea. It is a nice day out, though why bring this up all of a sudden?" Filvis asked.

"Miss Challia is right. Besides don't you have to get ready for your date with Syr soon Master Bell?" Lili said, with a bit of warning and a leer in her gaze. As though she was chastising Bell to suggest they go out and not prepare himself for his outing with Syr like he begged Mama Mia at the Hostess a few days prior.

"Nah, sad to say when I went over to ask Syr what time we should leave for our date, Mama Mia said she had to make up the hours. She was late a few times and so has to stay over. Though she's not so heartless to make her miss our date." Bell said as Welf and Lili then hopped out of their seat with Filvis slowly standing up. Catching herself with the chair as her legs fell asleep.

"Besides, I figured since we're hanging out, why not get to know each other more. I especially wanna know why our lost compass here is stubborn about making cool weapons when he has the talent for it. And I did promise you guys I'd tell more about myself if you're curious." Bell said, earing glinting eyes from his crew as he caught their attention.

"Alright, I'm up for hearing some stories from you. Maybe there's some that are super embarrassing!" Welf said as he followed behind Bell as Lili and Filvis did. Though, hearing Welf's glee at the prospect of embarrassing stories caused Lili to shiver as she watched Bell look back at them with his arms crossed and a grin on his face.

"Nah, I don't get embarrassed too easily. With Syr yeah. But some of my stories might've been embarrassing at one point or another, but it was part of my adventure, so I got nothing to be ashamed of. Lili's heard one already of what I've experienced in the pas-"

"GAH! Master Bell, please don't talk about that one!"

"Oh-HO! Now I'm even more curious of what story has Lil' Lili so scared about-"

"It was just a time in my life where I turned into a girl for about a month and experienced what it was like to be a woman." Bell said nonchalantly. Making Lili hide her face with her hands as Filvis's eyes widened and her ears turning red as they twitched up and down. All while Welf looked gobbedsmacked just as Eina as she overheard them and fainted on the chair she sat in.

"Wait...you what!?"

"Yeah it was an accident. But it was somehow enlightening in a way. Plus, gives more of a reason why you should take my advice about Phae Cherry Boy. I have some insight on what girls would like in their type of guy." Bell said, continuing to walk as Lili followed next to him as Filvis and Welf staggered behind.

"Come on slowpokes! If you don't come, you're gonna miss on the snacks and place I'll take us for a neat hang out!" Bell cried back, waving at them as Filvis was the first to snap out her stupor and push Welf forward. Making the blacksmith nearly falling over and stumbled a bit as they hurried to catch up with him. Demanding more details form him and Lili, which were ignored.

Following Bell, the trio of adventurers wondered where he was leading them as they walked out of the Guild and into the streets of Orario. It wasn't until they realized that he was leading them towards the Hostess of Fertility when they saw the familiar sights of the buildings and shops they passed by. They didn't mind him taking them there, seeing as it was his favorite spot and where his beloved Syr was.

"Alright, wait out here a sec and I'll be right back." Bell said, stopping them from coming into the pub as he went inside. Making them shocked as he was quick to enter and could only hear a few chattering and rummaging from the inside before Bell came back with a small basket and with Hestia escorting him out.

"Thanks for the small snacks Hestia. Though you sure this was a good idea to give us this stuff. I get Mama Mia wanting second opinions for new menu items...but you know I'm not a big fan of sweet things." Bell said, holding the basket up as Hestia patted his chest and gave him a thumbs up.

"Hehe...no worries Bell! I remembered that. Which is why I think you might like this one. Sure it's a bit sweet, but the flavor of it will have you loving it! Oh, but make sure you guys eat it soon since it's still fresh out of the freezer."

"Thanks Hestia, tell Syr I wish her luck with all the work Mia's probably giving her."

"Have fun~!" Hestia chimed back as he left the Hostess with the others following soon. Minutes passing as they were led to a rather interesting place in Orario. It was a rather secluded park with a small lake and a few benches around as Bell propped himself down onto one of them that was closest to the small lake and next to a small stone wall and tree.

Setting the basket on the bench as he fell flat on the grass and leaned against the tree as he pulled out something from the basket. A white wrapped bar by the looks of it as he put one on his lap and immediately tossing three more to them.

Welf scrambled to keep it in his hands before it fell. Lili immediately caught it with one hand as she inspected the item before sitting next to Bell on the grass. And to a bit of embarrassment on her part, Filvis caught it with her mouth as she bit and tore off the wrapping to see that it was a ice cream bar.

"Nice catch there Fil!" Welf smirked at her as she kicked him in the shins. Dropping his ice cream, still wrapped but it was clear that his got smushed a little as she sat by the bench with the basket. Watching Welf groan and lean on the bench as he unwrapped his.

"Hmm...Ice cream bars. They're...kinda blue aren't they. With an odd smell to it?" Lili examined as she held it by the stick and all saw that it was like a light blue in color and had a odd but pleasant smell to it.

"Is it me, or does this kinda have like...a sea breeze smell to it?" Filvis asked as she was hesitant to even lick or bite into the frozen treat. As she glanced at Lili and Welf who also looked worried while Bell had a blank expression on his face.

C H O M P*

"Huh!?" The trio said in shock as they saw Bell immediately biting half of it and now chewing on the ice cream in his mouth. His face went from a frown to slowly turing into a smile as they watched him swallow and take another bite. Though smaller this time.

"Woah! I wasn't sure of this at first, but this is pretty good for something sweet! It's got like a mix of sweet and salty flavor in it that's just right!" Bell exclaimed as he looked at the others. Waiting for them to try it as Lili and Filvis stuck their tongues out to taste it while Welf bit on his.

"Erm...actually...it's not that bad." Lili said. Now taking her time to enjoy her treat.

"It's a bit odd..but this does taste good. Though I'd think I need to adjust how the flavor changes from salty to sweet."

"Gah! Salty and brain freeze!" Welf cried as he clutched his head, making Bell laugh as he bit into the frozen treat again and now held it in his teeth with the revealed popsicle stick.

"Damn Welf, guess I didn't need to start a bet on who would get brain freeze first. So, who's up first to tell us some stories?" Bell asked as he was meet with three glaring faces staring back at him. Going on for a full minute as he pouted and took another bite.

"Oh come on! Don't give me those looks. I'd tell you about me being a woman, but that horrified Lili."

"It just surprised and shocked me! I can't picture you as a woman Master Bell! I refuse!"

"Then I refuse your refusal! Besides, it happened already so you can't refuse it!"

"Well...curiosity aside your little...experience. Couldn't you tell us about another of your adventures?" Filvis said as Bell finished his ice cream quickly and stuck the popsicle stick in his mouth. Moving it around as he looked away from them for a moment before looking at them with a raised eyebrow.

"I mean...I can. But there's so may to tell to be honest. And it'd take too long. I wanna know more about you and Welf. Especially why the lost compass here hates his work and half ass things." Bell said as the girls looked over at Welf, who's eyes were twitching and flipping off Bell as he bit into his ice cream again.

"I already told you before. I hate magic swords since they only attract jackasses and greedy people looking to make a cheap name of themselves."

"That's your fault because you're an idiot that doesn't know how to make a profit on morons like those and it's in your control who you trust or don't to sell a good magic tool you can craft." Bell instantly shot back at him, making Welf flinch as he crossed his arms and legs over the other and grumbled.

"Come to think of it...Mister Welf is rather eager to switch the topic of his past. Before and a few times prior, Master Bell would ask at least some insight. That's when you try to change the topic and or make a fool out of yourself." Lili chimed in, as she, Bell and Filvis gave Welf a cold dead stare at him.

Inching closer and closer and humming in their throats for a solid minute until Welf stood up and screamed.

"Fine! Okay fine I'll talk! Enough with the staring!"

"Alright! Time for Welf to tell his story!" Bell cheerfully said as he leaned back against the tree as Lili smirked at Welf for breaking so easily. And Filvis brushing her hair behind her ear and looking at him with one eye opened. Hoping to hear all that he had to offer as he cleared his throat.

"Alright...well. Part of me hating magic swords aside arrogant and rich bastards, is the pressure it put on me as a kid. And that's something my dad kept shoving and spouting in front of my face all the time back in Rakia. When word got to our local god and ruler there, that made it even worse." Welf said, as his face turned into a scowl at the name of his home kingdom.

"Wait, you were from Rakia? Well I can see how rough you must have had it there. Especially if I remember right on which god practically runs the military affairs of that kingdom and is the one in charge of that place." Lili said, feeling sad as Filvis sighed and patted Welf's shoulder to comfort him.

"I admit that rumors about that place and especially that man would make anyone else want to escape or end their lives. I see you chose the safest option."

"Damn straight! When word reached him, he and my dad kept hounding me and forcing me to make more weapons each day until I would make them a magic sword! And they kept telling me to make a better one for the king so our family can rise in status again and use them for the military!"

"Didn't anyone try to shut your dad up about that? I mean, you're here now so there must have been someone to help you get out of that place. But why does it sound so familiar..." Bell muttered the last part as Welf looked at him and nodded.

"My grandfather was at least supportive of my own desires in life. So was my grandma before she passed on. And there was a goddess that saw my struggles and...well at a great cost, she helped me, and a few others escape from that place." Welf said bitterly as Bell scowled at that part of it costing this certain goddess.

"What happened to her after she helped you?"

"Rakia is ruled by one god. Any other god that goes against him, they're ether punished with labor or forced to be sent back to heaven unless they wished to be tortured. And when I saw Rakia in the distance, ther was a golden light that shined up to the clouds. I knew she chose heaven over serving that prick Ares, but, part of me wished she joined us-"

"GAAAAHHHH!"

"WAAAHHHH!" Welf, Lili and Filvis yelled in surprise as both girls jumped onto Welf in surprise. Gripping on his body and looked startled, while unintentionally choking the poor blacksmith as he gripped and tapped on their arms to let him go.

"Wh-Why did you yell all of a sudden Bell? A-Are you angry at-"

"That's what I remember Rakia now! That stupid kingdom with those moronic weaklings being ran by that weak moron king with red armor! I'll kick his ass again for making others suffer like that next time I see his face!" Bell said as he gritted his teeth evily and began to crack his knuckles by opening and closing his hand into a fist.

"Master Bell...d-did you just say you'll...kick Lord Ares's ass...again?" Lili asked with a shiver in her voice.

"And..did you just call him a moronic king and his...Familia members...weaklings?" Filvis added to the question.

"Hmm? Yeah...I did a few months back when I was making my way to Orario to live her and become an adventurer." Bell said, blinking a few times as now the three of them were seated right in front of him and Welf gripping his shoulders with an intense look in his eyes.

"Tell me how you somehow escaped and fought Ares! That whole kingdom's adventurers and military are over 100,000 troops of adventures ranging from Level 2s and 3s! How did you somehow survive that without a blessing!?"

"I mean..if they were that strong then they wouldn't have been so easy to beat. Hell, my first day in Orario I've been dungeon diving without a blessing and fought Allen and knocked him down a few times. And he's like what, a Level 5? Level 6?" Bell said, making the three of them look at him as if he was completely insane.

"Erm...Could you rather tell us exactly how you ended up fighting an entire kingdom?" Filvis said as Bell forced Welf's hands off him and pulled the small basket over. Reaching inside as he pulled out one of the Jagamarus that Hestia packed for them and handed the basket around for the others to grab one.

"Well...If I remember right I was heading to Orario when I noticed my supplies were running low by then. I had finished lunch and was taking notes on what I needed since Orario was still a ways away. Once I was done I noticed on my map that Rakia was nearby and hoped I can get some supplies and do some sightseeing and rest before I would be on the roads again."

"But even if you got to the boarders, you would have still faced some trouble with the guards right? They'll ether reject you on sight or youd have to pay a hefty bribe to get in." Welf replied. Munching on the fried potato snack as Bell ate some of his and pointed to him.

"Schee...that's the firsht thing...*Gulp* that happened actually. The guards were being annoying about duty and saying I should pay them to be let in. But I offered this to them: If I fight both of you at the same time and kick your ass, I get in for free and sell your belongings inside. They laughed and took that bet, and I walked away with some extra money and side cash ready to be sold."

"So, you baited the two guards to fight you to pass. You won and took their belongings for profit, and no one bothered to stop you?" Filvis questioned as she tilted her head at Bell as he shrugged his shoulders.

"Apparently not. Even sold their equipment with no questions asked. From there, I toured and walked around Rakia and rented an inn to stay for a few days. It was a bit more than expected, though somewhat reminded me of a few cities and villages in Egypt and other similar places."

"So...touring around Rakia, what caused you to suddenly have to fight an entire kingdom off with ease to where you called them weaklings?" Lili asked, dusting off the crumbs of the little remains of Jagamaru on her hands as Bell seemed to have grown an annoyed look on his face and sighing.

"Apparently those two guards I beat spread word on how I easily kicked their asses. Over my little stay there I meet with other soldiers and adventurers saying they're part of Ares Familia offering me to join Rakia or them. I kept saying no, they kept insisting...until they made the stupid mistake to think they can try to force me or beat me into joining them."

"What happened then? Knowing you at this point...I take it you started to fight them off and that lead to the numbers of them growing?" Welf questioned as to his and the other's surprise...Bell shook his head in 'no' and moved his hand out as if handing something out in the air.

"Nope. I told them this: If you morons think you can convince me to join, then tell your leader or boss or king or whatever is in charge of this place and I'll hear them out. Then I'll decide if I'll join or not. And leave this place." Bell said as he rubbed his eyes with his fingers as he slumped further to the tree and crossed his legs over the other.

"Three days later, when I'm trying to enjoy my day simply taking in the view of Rakia from a bridge, that prick suddenly charges at me on a horse!" Bell roared suddenly, his fist chenching and crushing the leftover wrapper of the now finished snack in hand as his eyes twitched in anger.

"I got ran over by that stupid ruler Ares on his horse and he had the gall to look smug and arrogant at me and looked down on me. Then asking what a pebian is causing such a ruckus to his men in his kingdom." Bell growled as Lili scooted away from him and now hid behind Welf as ominous black and red aura was now escaping from his body.

"He then gave me the offer to serve his army and Familia, and in exchange he could oh so 'humble' me with training from his men and become a knight in training and work my way up in his ranks. And after all that, he looked as if I would accept his deal on the spot!"

"To which ended up you facing the entire kingdom?" Filvis asked with a deadpanned expression and dullness in her voice. Already aware of the answer as Bell looked at her with a dull look of his own.

"Filvis. I didn't just face an entire kingdom of knights. I. Fucking. Destroyed. Them. ALL." His answer sent an odd shiver down her spine as her ears became suddenly red and twitched with each word he spoke. Forcing her to sit straight and now have a look of intrigue, and fear on her face as she leaned forward as Bell crossed his legs and looked at them.

"The first thing I did when I got up, I grabbed Ares's hand, and tossed him off his horse and stomped on it until it broke! Then I kicked him in the stomach and balls a few times until I kicked him back to his crew of men that caught his stupid ass! I told the bastard: You run me over with a horse and come up to me acting like an ass and expect me to follow you? I'd rather get kicked in the balls than do that!"

"ARE YOU COMPLEATLY INSANE!?"

"SANATY IS OVERRATED! And you would've thought so too! Matter of fact, you did since you and a few others left that place! Then all of his weak members pointed their weapons at me and he was shaking and pointing at me to have me arrested for harming his presence and label me a danger to his kingdom." Bell shouted at Welf, who looked so lost and clutched his head in pure confusion and fear from the story.

"And then what!? What did you tell him!?" Filvis asked eagerly, oddly sounding a bit too excited for Lili and Welf's taste.

"I said, do it pussy! No balls! Rather...maybe you don't have any balls anymore. Or at all from what I wasn't feeling on my feet when I just kicked your ass! So bring out all your men to get their ass kicked for a weak moron of a king or fight me! And there I ran, fought and forced them to attack each other until nearly all of them were ether knocked out or killed each other in their stupidity."

"...I'm oddly concerned and feel pity for the entire country of Rakia if they can't even handle one person to arrest or bring in. Then again...they were stupid to be tricked into attacking each other. It must have been an eternity to face off that many knights." Lili said as she was finishing up the last of her snack.

"Hmm? Nah...I took care of them all within a day."

"GGCKH!"

"Lil Lili!" Welf cried as he smacked his hand against her back. Focring the food out of her mought but unfortunately ended up with her spitting it on his clothes and coughing up some saliva on him as she gasped for air.

"Ohhh~! You handled an entire kingdom's military in a day!? That's amazing Bell! What happened when Ares saw his children and knights defeated and or killed themselves!?" Filvis praised and was eager to hear what the God of War looked like after watching the defeat of his army.

"I think I kinda broke him to be honest. I was walking over the bodies of the passed out knights and pulled him up to threaten him. I told him, if he does stupid crap like this or threaten anyone to join his stupid knights, I'll kick his ass to the point he's forced to go back up to heaven. But it was pointless when his right-hand man pointed out to me he was passed out."

"Wait...right hand man? He didn't join the fight?" Welf asked as he took off his shirt and burned it with his magic as Lili smacked him upside the head. Questioning him if he found her disgusting to burn his clothes after accidentally chocking up food and spilling it on him.

"Yeah, turns out he wasn't a total moron like everyone else in that kingdom. Even his dad who's actually a king, kisses up to that moron god. I think his name was...Mario? No...Ma-Marius...Victrix...Rakia. Yeah! That was his name, though I just called him Vix!"

"You casually just call a prince of a kingdom by a nickname?"

"Meh...wouldn't be the first time I've made friends with royalty Filvis. Remind me to tell about my adventures in Alabasta and fought a war to overthrow a Warlord some other time. But yeah, Vix was honestly a breath of fresh air in that place and seemed like a nice guy!"

"Wait what!?" Welf and Lili asked, but were promptly ignored buy Filvis and Bell shushing them as he continued.

"Interesting...I take it he was thankful to watch you defeat an army and a god?"

"Hehe! He admitted he wished he could have had popcorn to eat while watching it! And to have brought a magic ball to record me kicking Ares. I do feel bad for him...He hates that place and wanted to be an adventurer here in Orario. I offered him that I can take us there and we be adventurers together, but sadly, he's a bit like my friend in Alabasta. Wanting to be a better king or leader for his people so they don't suffer from Ares's stupidity." Bell said with a sad town as Filvis scooted closer to him and patted his back.

"You really wished he would have joined you?"

"Yeah~ It would've been fun and way better than Rakia for him. But, being a better king than his dad is his dream, so who am I to get in the way of a man's dream. Maybe someday he can join us in an adventure or two. For now, he's trying his best for his people." Bell said, giving Filvis a smile as she returned one back to him before they looked at Welf and Lili.

"Speaking of which...Welf! While I now have an insight why you hate making and using your talents for magic tools. Let me just say this...Fuck your dad!" Bell cried out. Making Filvis choke a bit before stiffening her giggles as Lili blushed bright red and ran away from Welf to now hiding behind the tree as he was now mortified by Bell's words.

"HHHAAAHH!?"

"You heard me! Forget that sack of crap and tell him to fuck off! If he wants to get famous, then he better get his head out of his ass and make some badass or high-quality shit to get known and bring whatever honor crap he wants with his own hands!"

"Easy for you to say...but still, knowing that bastard if he found out I was here then-" Before Welf could finish his sentence, Bell stood up and punched him on his head. Causing a large bump and for Welf to immediately tackle Bell down and both men exchanging blows and fist.

"What the hell was that for jerk!?"

"That's a method I've heard about to cure stupidity! So what!? Why should you care about your crap bastard of a dad!? It's your own hands and skills and your desires on what to make! Not his right!?"

"Yeah! But even still he'll come for me with all of Rakia and force me somehow to make-"

"If he's gonna try and force my friends and crew to do something against their will, then I'll kick their asses and force feed them their own balls!" Bell said, headbutting Welf as he groaned and landed flat on his ass as Bell drew Endless Sky and had a sadistic grin on his face.

"Remember this Welf, you're part of my crew! So if anyone tries something or targets you, or any of us, then we'll come running and kick their asses! And if your dad does try, then it's not every day you can claim to defeat an entire country...twice!" Bell chimed in as Lili sighed and helped Welf get back on his feet.

"Sad to say...I agree with Master Bell. Since joining him, I know he's serious when it comes to us. Especially after some stuff I pulled before. Be grateful Mister Welf, as you'll have Lili and Master Bell's help whenever you need us." Lili said, kicking his shin a little as Welf winced, but gave her a grin through the pain.

"My aid as well. Though...the thought of facing such foes are rather nerve wracking...but I look forward to assisting and will fight for my friends if need be." Filvis said, her hand slowly making her way to the sword at her hip and clenching at the handle. Lightly drawing the blade a little out from its sheath.

"Feh...Thanks..."

"Oh!? Is Cherry Boy tearing up a bit?" Lili chimes as Bell and Filvis had to hold back a stiffle of laughter as Welf growled and proceeded to chase Lili around the park.

"Young Master...the recon team has finished compiling our observations as you've asked." A voice called around them. Welf and Lili immediately stopped their childish chasing and readied themselves. With Welf getting into a firing stance to launch his spell and Lili pulling her robe's sleeves and aiming her crossbow at whoever was around.

Filvis and Bell were calm as she looked around the area and saw no one. But, rather she felt several presences around them. Letting out a calm breath as she clutched the handle still and was ready to draw her sword, if Bell hadn't placed his hand on her shoulder and smiled.

"Easy there Filvis, you can sense them so you know they're no harm to us."

"Yes...but I've only ever heard of them in rumors and stories. The thought of them here and how they easily snuck past us...well...don't mock me...but it proves a challenge for me to want to face against one of them." She said, with her cheeks turning red as she relaxed her arms as Bell looked up at the tree above him.

"Alright, you guys can come down now. And I'm amazed, really. I asked to look into it for roughly a week and you delivered in only two days! That's pretty fast!" Bell praised as then, startling Welf and causing Lili to be on guard. Five elves with long white hair, ether tied or in small bands appeared around them and one in front of Bell.

"Woah!? This many! Lil Lili what are-"

"Calm yourself Mister Welf. These are...well..I suppose you can call them Bell's security detail and his family's protectors. I've heard they were called The Shadows Tri-Brigade. Normally they're dispatched in teams of three, but often pair up with different squads to overtake the enemies and gather what they've been tasked to search and take." She said as two of them closest to the one before Bell looked back at her.

"Impressive Little Arde...at least you're more composed and aware of us since then."

"Indeed, though do try to sense our prescience more. If you are our Young Lord's retainer...or perhaps another betroved...then it be best you get use to the idea we're at beck and call. And nearby." One teased as Lili leered at him, aiming her crossbow at him and a throwing knife aimed at the other.

"T-That's if Master Bell wishes me to!"

"Enough the both of you. We've come to aid the Young Master. Cease your childish taunts to a potential candidate." The Leader said as Bell laughed and waved at them.

"It's fine...there's been plenty of small teasing about that with others before. And maybe more to come in the future. But...be honest with me. Given the research I've provided you beforehand and what you all gathered...was I correct?" Bell asked as he crossed his arms as the Leader looked around the area and leaned closer to Bell.

"Young Master..."

"Alright..." Bell said, acknowledging this was meant for his ears as he looked to Filvis, who understood and went with Lili and Welf. As the other Shadows Tri-Brigade surrounded them a few feet further away as the Leader cupped his hand over Bell's ear and whispered.

A few seconds of passing silence as they both pulled away and Bell looking up at the Leader and sucked his lips. His eyes shaking and let out a few pants of breath before inhaling a deep breath of air and releasing it.

"O-Okay...at least it wasn't my other theory. But...are you positive about this. How can they act so different from each time I've witnessed and felt them."

"Young Lord...We have been thorough with this investigation and even we believed that there lies a possible theory to your worries. Which oddly, came from two of your own discoveries and notes you gave us to inspect."

"Two notes...and a possible theory I had? What theory could make-! I-I mean...yes the difference between us could explain it. And then details on their past as well would fill that gap."

"What will you do about this?"

"...A normal man would wait...or be subtle about this. But, I'm reckless and stubborn. And I'd be an idiot to refuse this and deny it. So...I'll confront this head on. Though I want you and your team to tail us tonight when we're alone, if the worse would happen." Bell said with a serious tone as the Leader nodded.

"Understood...And I wish on our ancestors and the spirits you blessings for tonight Young Lord. Move out!" He cried as with several cries of "Yes", the Shadows vanished in thin air. Causing Lili and Welf to blink and wonder how fast they were to suddenly vanish right before their eyes while Filvis walked back to Bell and noticed the tiredness and worry in his eyes.

"I take it the news was unwell?"

"No...it was something I was hoping to be a figment of my worries. But, it turned out to be a theory of mine come to life. And have to face it on." Bell said with a renowned look in his eyes, ready to face what once worried him. To now almost fall forward as he looked back at Filvis, who patted his back a bit roughly and winked.

"Good luck then...Captain."

"Heh...thanks Filvis. Well...we still have some time left to kill and the food Hestia made for us isn't going to eat itself. How about a proper lunch right now?"

"Sounds wonderful. And this does open up time for you to tell more of your tales. I'm quite curious about this Alabasta story you have for us. Though...should we start eating while those two argue and debate how they missed the Shadow Tri-Brigade?" Filvis smiled as she pointed at the sight of Lili chasing down Welf as she fired off arrows at him as Bell sat back down and opened the basket.

"Tempting...but they need to eat too. Welf! Lili! Come over for a picnic and another story of my adventures! Stop fighting, Captain's orders! Hurry before me and Filvis eat it all!" Bell roared as Filvis sat next to him as the two of them scrambled on their feet and ran towards Bell. Joining them and now handed out food and drinks from the basket as Bell began another tale of adventure he had on his journey before coming to Orario.

Hours soon passed by as the clear blue skies of Orario were then changed to a warm orange glow. The motley crew had long finished their little picnic and parting ways from one another. Filvis returning to her home back at her Familia's manor. Welf returning to his house on some of Orario's outskirts within the city. Lastly, Bell and Lili walking back to the manor side by side in a hurry, for Bell to prepare himself for tonight.

While their time together was spent on a meal and tales of bizzare adventures that Bell experienced in the past. In the Hostess of Fertility, Syr was hard at work at the time. Handling customers left and right and under the watchful eyes of Mia. Unable to rest well or slack on her work as to make up for her mistakes.

Thanking momentarily, she had a human heart and to what her Bell made her promise, she was called off and her shift ended earlier than she expected. Practically shoved into the dressing room she and the other girls used to get ready and change into their uniforms.

"Gaaaahhhh! Finally~ I'm free from this slave labor!" Syr cried out as she opened her locker and began to undress herself.

"I should really thank Bell tonight for freeing me from that woman's meaty grasp. I couldn't even have fun or make some of the customers spend more money than usual because of her watching. And I need to shower soon before it's time for our date." She complained as she looked at herself in the mirror she had in her locker.

Now swapping her usual Hostess uniform. She slipped herself to wearing black leggings, a bit thin and partly see through as she wore that and for now, only her undergarments being a light baby blue color as she was reaching for the long white dress she wore before coming in for work.

Pausing for a moment and looking at herself and the dress as she held it close to her body. Humming and posing in front of the mirror before she reached up to her hair bun and patting it. Tempted to undo it and let her hair cast down and rest.

"I wonder if I should wear one of the dresses Bell bought for me for our date tonight. Or maybe if I have enough time, I can go to the shops real quickly and get something that will knock him out!" She said aloud, smirking and laughing at herself at the idea of Bell fainting from her looks.'

"I doubt we'll have time. And we wouldn't have the funds ready or on us. We'd need to stop at the manor first for our allowance from Lady Freya. And even then, going back and forth in a hurry would waste time and preparations for your date."

Syr blinked as she looked back to the mirror and pouted. Hanging the dress back on the hanger and had her hands on her hips. Leaning forward and pointing at the mirror with a serious expression in her light gray eyes.

"We need to be extra thankful for Bell~! If he didn't make Mia take us on a date then we would've been tired and sweating like pigs all day today. Besides, with how busy he's been with his Pops and with his party...we don't see him as much. Not even you have the time to join him."

"That's because we're tired after working and I have to manage our Lady's schedule and be ready if she is to be elsewhere for other matters, or if she takes over for you."

"Hmph! Maybe we should ask Lady Freya if she can take over our shifts for a while so we can spend time with him more often."

"Syr...no. Sister...when will you tell him?"

Hearing that, Syr froze in place as she looked intently at the mirror. Her body stiffened, but her eyes were shaking. She could feel her eyes stinging at the mirror and getting wattery, and oddly dry at the same time as she closed her hand gently by her side.

"W-What are you talking about? I-If he gets curious then we could just make up some excuses why we're not around as much. E-Even have Lady Freya explain we've been given a Quest to do outside Orario for a while-"

"Syr...we've been watched for the past two days. By Bell and Hedin's guards that stayed in Orario. And...I've peeked into his room to deliver his allowance and other marriage request from Hedin. H-He's piecing things together..."

"N-No...come now that's just silly! He must be trying to solve some issues Hedin gave him as practice for his status and lineage now! That has to be it...or maybe mapping out some items he might need for-"

"He has several cork boards with notes and red strings matching to other drawings or notes he has on you and me! And with Lady Freya! He's said this to us before sister, he's dumb but not an idiot. L-Let's just try and think how we can tell-"

C R A C K ! ! !*

Syr's fist made contact with the mirror in her locker. Her eyes casted over her hair as she gripped onto the side of her locked as she leaned forward. Looking at the mirror to see it now cracked, but the shards never fell out of its frame. Nor did what she see vanish. Her grey eyes now watery as she saw the reflection, gazing back at her with her own eyes watery as the reflection placed her palm where her fist was.

The reflection brushed her hair away from her other eye. Silver and grey, and one black colored eye. Heteromorphic eyes staring into Syr's eyes as they were also wattery. Both sides of the mirror wanting to cry and hold each other's hand for comfort...but this was the closest they could ever do.

"I'm scared...Helun. I-Why? Why couldn't he just be our dumb idiot that we love and cherish and be naive about us? I-If he knows...then what will happen? Would he love us? Hate us? Why did this have to happen?" Syr cried out as she fell to her knees as did the reflection in the mirror. Now on her knees as she placed her hands on the mirror and cried.

"No matter what happens...we can't change or deny that a part of us will still love him. E-Even if...he doesn't want to be together anymore. We love Bell Cranel...now and even maybe always Syr...even if it hurts us..."

"...I wish you were by my side still...Helun."

"M-M-Me too...sissy. *Sniff* Every day...I wish you would be next to me like before. But...we can't be together like then, but now we're always together. A-And since we're together...then we each have to take charge and watch out for each other! S-So get your butt up right now sissy!"

"Eh?" Syr questioned and looked at Helun in the reflection. To only be startled when she was pounding on the mirror from her side to literally shake all the lockers in the room and having fire somehow emitting from her body.

"EEK!"

"Now's not the time for moping! You said it earlier, tonight is where we're going to impress Bell to the point he faints! That means we need a dress! But no, we need something to complement us! Sure...the question might spring up tonight...but we need to show him we truly love him! So get your dress on right now...run back to the manor...and go through our closet and the other one we have in Lady Freya's room and prepare yourself!"

"P-Prepare?"

"Prepare for the battlefield that will be our date! Go all out with it! Get Lady Freya's help for Gods sake!" She said as Syr froze and felt in awe at Helun's determinations...and horror at how serious she was as she gripped on the mirror's walls.

"Show him how much we love him to the point that where he might have a heart attack...or more...have the urge and desire to take us to bed tonight and ravage him!"

"H-H-Helun!? What happened!? Y-You're usually the shy one and I'm the one that likes to tease and play him! A-Aren't you taking this-"

"Why are you standing around here when you could hurry up and get home and pick the outfit that will cause his brain to crash and eyes to dry out from looking at you and only you!? Go!" Helun roared from the mirror as Syr had no choice but to nod her head. Quickly and sloppily putting on her white dress she came with and struggled to put on in a hurry as she closed the locker and dashed out the pub. Running down Orario and taking a few alternate paths until she was in view of the manor and saw the secret path she and Lady Freya would use to sneak out early.

Going past the bushes and moving a wooden tile aside to see a small hatch, she opened it and began to go inside. Making sure to cover the hatch as much as she could with the tile as she carefully walked down the path.

Though this was a secret tunnel and emergency exit, the walls weren't thick enough to cancel the noises she'd make or echo if she ran. She didn't want to risk anyone hearing her, worse, if Bell was home and he suddenly heard sounds in the walls.

Ahead of her she saw the two paths that connected to this tunnel. One leading to her and Helun's shared room. Thanking to herself that Lili never found out about it and would need to discuss it with the others on future renovations to the manor. The other on her right, lead to Freya's bedroom.

She immediately skipped and tip-toed as quick as she could to reach for Freya's bedroom. Opening it slowly as she wanted to peek inside to see if Freya or anyone else was in the room, to be suddenly pulled out of the secret hatch and grabbed firmly by her shoulders. Unable to feel the ground beneath her feet and then suddenly forced onto a chair and saw the numerous dresses piling on her lap.

"E-EH!?"

"Quickly Syr, don't just sit there acting surprise, get to changing!" Freya cried as she looked back to her as she was opening drawers and moving dresses around in her closet. Pulling things in and out and ether tossing them back in or towards Syr as the dress pile on her lap kept growing.

"W-Wait a minute Lady Freya! Do you even know about-"

"Of course I know about your date and your worries about tonight and what Helun must have told you! I can feel what you both feel, and I saw the conspiracy theory board in his room when I followed Helun!" Freya said in a panic as she moved away from her closet and went over to her vanity dresser and opened all of the drawers.

"B-B-But aren't you scared or worried of what Bell would react to when he finds out? A-And why aren't you wanting him more instead of me...and oddly Helun!?"

"My dear...you have no fucking idea how hot it was to learn he was observing us like a predator hunting its prey. How he's looking deep within us...how determined and who knows how many sleepless nights he's spent on piecing our little secret." Freya said as she paused her rummaging and placed her hands on the sides of the drawer.

"If it was possible and the mood was right...I would have dragged him in here and let him ravage me in his intense heated anger of us to keep it a secret from him. Or let him make sweet tender love and embrace me warmly, before he fucks me like a whore everywhere in this room!" Freya yelled as Syr shrank in her seat when she saw in the reflection of the vanity mirror, how excited and determined Freya was willing to let that happen.

"My Lady...I believe your fantasies of Bell will have to be put on hold..."

"Oh don't you dare give me that tone of voice young lady! I knew what you were feeling when you gave Syr here that pep talk! Admit it...you both want him to ravage you tonight to the point where you'll be on a wheelchair for a month!" Freya said, poking at her mirror where Syr was sitting as in the reflection, next to Syr, was Helun as she blushed and looked away from Freya.

"W-Well not right now or to that extent! I-I would be nervous if he wanted to...take the next step with us. But I was saying that for her to focus on the date instead of worrying about the 'what ifs'!"

"LIES! I know you both want him to whisk you away into his or your bedroom and go at it with such ferociousness that it completely breaks your bed, part of your walls and maybe even the floor! Weak...I'd want him to utterly wreck me to maybe the point I'm in a wheelchair for the next nine months and have his babies!"

"You're just horny and slutty right now!"

"And you and Syr are secretly horny and kinky masochistic bitches! Never try to lie to me about these things dear! Because I'll know!"

"How would a god even know what our taste for...bed...would even be!?"

"A mother knows best!"

"Erm...Lady Freya...Helun...pick out something for me already before my legs fall asleep. And before it's too late for my date." Syr groaned as the weight of the dresses started to affect her legs as she couldn't get out or move from the chair. Seeing both of them stop their bickering and causing Freya to rush over to Syr and move the clothes off her and drag her up as one by one, she held a dress close to her body before tossing it.

"Nope...No. Too gaudy...this covers you too much and won't give him any good view of your body. This is too dark and gaudy. Ugly colors...Helun what even composed me to get a dress that looks like I'd be a cheap whore? And not the good kind?" Freya said as she looked back at the mirror to see Helun shaking her head.

"You wanted to get it to inflict..."punishment" to the others if they misbehaved or failed to follow orders back when they were more of an idiot than they already were."

"Remind me to burn this when Syr goes off on his date. Hmmm..we need something that shows high class and something sexy." Freya muttered as Syr began to worry and look at the mountain of clothes she still had to go through before choosing one.

Her eyes however, caught one dress that was tossed on the corner of a nightstand nearby. Walking over to it as Freya and Helun argued or tried to figure what would be a perfect dress. It was a white dress, with the sleeves being a dark blue color.

Placing it close to her body and looking at the mirror, with Helun and Freya still too distracted. She posed with the dress close to her as if she was wearing it. Her eyebrow raised to wonder if this would be the one.

'This seems better than some of the other dresses. It seems simple yet eligant enought. Though...from the looks of this it's going to be practically clinging to my body. And I wonder if my bra will make it seem I stuffed myself.'

Syr thought as she shivered. Slowly turning her head back to see now Freya and Helun arguing in a different mirror where Syr was in view, to see Freya now bringing out the make-up and undergarments out of another drawer and claiming one was perfect for her. Slowly placing the dress back where she found it and trying her best not to make a sound or be caught.

'Better not let them-'

"SHE FOUND SOMETHING!"

'See mee...crapbaskets...' Syr thought as tears were falling from her eyes as she was dragged to the large mirror by the bed. Her shoulders grasped tightly as the dress in her hands was forced to be raised higher by Freya. With Helun in the mirror inspecting it back and forth from her viewpoint before giving a thumbs up.

"It's perfect Lady Freya! This is simple but shows off well! And it could go with whatever Bell might wear for tonight!"

"W-Wait Helun! T-Yeah this is a nice dress and all. But...the issue being...it's too close-erm...tight against my body and-"

"Ahhh~! I see! And given how big your bra sizes are then it would look like you're stuffing yourselves. Fear not! For I have some rather raunchy you girls can wear! And best of all, it'll feel like you're practically wearing nothing!" Freya exclaimed as she then lifted up part of her bed's mattress and there, Syr saw a secret drawer she opened, and her eyes were bugging nearly out of her skull.

"Lady Freya! Why do you have them under your bed and why is that drawer glowing!?"

"Let's just say, some women's weapons should become a very secured secret Syr. Now~ We've got your dress and have your weapon for tonight if you two do the deed~! All that's left...is to shower and pamper you up for the night of your life!" Freya exclaimed as she practically hoisted Syr over her shoulders as if she weighted nothing and smacked her ass. Letting out a girlish squeal as Freya instantly kicked down the door to her own private bathroom and went inside.

"There better be a mirror in there Lady Freya!" Helun cried what she could before she disappeared from the mirrors in Freya's bedroom. As she couldn't be seen unless Syr was shown in a mirror.

While Syr was dealing with the crisis and torture that was of Freya and Helun's pampering her ready for her date with Bell. Hedin was in a similar situation; in the sense he was suffocating from the annoyances and worries of his moronic idiot now pacing around in his room and rolling on his bed groaning.

"Do you mind having your little crisis in your own room?" He asked annoyed as he turned away from the mirror on his desk as he was fixing his hair and cleaning his glasses. His ears twitching as he saw that he was being ignored and saw Bell groan and placing his palms on his eyes.

"I mean...nothing's changed about me with her right? No, I still love her. But then there's also Helun's own feelings I have to think about. And then Lady Freya's. But would that be the same as loving Syr or loving a goddess?" Bell muttered as he tossed and turned on Hedin's bed.

"Don't you have your date to get ready for?"

"Pops! Your son is having a existential crisis on something he just learned about his love. Try showing some compassion and help me with this please!"

"One, you're over exaggerating. Two, don't use the parent card on me. And three, its nothing to be worried about. Syr and Helun both love you as much as you do to them as well. And Lady Freya too, considering all the effort and care she gives you exclusively which drives Allen up the wall to bitch about." Hedin muttered as he heard the sound of something heavy falling on the floor before he was forcibly turned, while still sitting on his chair and felt his shoulders in somewhat pain.

"Excuse me...WHAT!? You knew about Helun and Syr and...well...okay tell me I was right on day one when I first meet them right now! I need to know that if this is certain or if I'm hallucinating or-"

"It's not. They're one in the same. And yes, you technically were correct on your Baptism. They're somewhat...well I suppose you can call it mother and daughter, or daughters in this case with Syr and Helun."

"H-How did-I mean-was I the last? Do the others-" Bell muttered and squeaked before he was punched on the top of his head. Falling back on the floor as Hedin stood up and crossed his arms to look down at him. Watching Bell blinking a few times before now trying to soothe the large steaming bump on his head.

"We've known them since before they officially joined the Familia. Practically Freya and them were joined at the hip and she'd visit them every day at the Hostess before...look. The point is, Syr and Helun are one in the same. And yes, they are two different people residing in one body, but they're their own person and have their own feelings. Feelings in which, they show to love you."

"But-"

"Be honest with me here..." Hedin groaned as he grabbed Bell by his collar and dragged him onto his bed. Seating him by the edge as he looked at the idiot now biting his lips and closing his hands together.

"What's really the matter in all this? I get that romance...well at least this type, is still new to you. Just level with me here, what are you so worried about." Hedin said as he sat next to him and looked at his mop of white hair that he saw him combing over with his own hand.

"I'm...*Sigh* I'm just...afraid of how she'll react when the time comes for when the truth is revealed. Y'know...it's scary to think about." Bell admitted as Hedin let out a calm sigh as he gently began to rub Bell's back.

"Okay...we're getting somewhere. So you're afraid of what she'll do when you admit to finding out something she hid. Or when she herself will reveal to you. Do you imagine her to, maybe want to break things off while you think about what she revealed?" He asked, as Bell shook his head.

"Can you see yourself being disappointed in her for hiding something like this from you? To the point you don't wish to continue courting her?"

"No of course not! I love her! Erm...or...the both of them? Or three? E-Ether way I won't run away from them or want to hurt them and be shallow as to break up with her for hiding this from me!" Bell snapped at Hedin as he winced in pain at the flick his Pops gave him.

"Then what has you so worried and stressed about? You admit that you're not a shallow jackass and wouldn't judge or leave them. So, what is it that-"

"I don't want to be left alone again!" Bell screamed as Hedin flinched and looked startled by his outburst. And his eyes widened when he saw tears now falling from his eyes and onto his hands as he gritted his teeth. Forcing himself to try and hold back his tears and sadness.

"It's no surprise that my gramps was a shitty bastard. He took care of me sure, but I always felt alone. Even back home there were hardly any kids my age and the only friend I did had left. I knew his reasons, but since then it felt worse. It made me think about why was I always alone even with shitty gramps."

"Bell...but you're not alone anymore. You have your friends...us here...even me and your...mother."

"And that there is what made me feel alone. Everyone in the village and through my travels, they had at least a mom and dad at some point or still part of their lives. But not me...I-I don't know anything about them and when I tried asking...that shitty old man just looked at me with that stupid sad expression on his face and said nothing!"

Bell then let out a gasp of air as he was feeling squeezed. His tears still falling, but were now being soaked into Hedin's shoulder. He was at a loss, as this was the first embrace he felt from him, and oddly, it gave him some relief.

Hesitantly, Bell raised his arms up to now wrap around Hedin's body as he slowly and carefully hugged the elf as he felt his grip tightened. Lightly closing his fingers around his shirt and hair tickling a bit of his eyes and nose as he was forced into a tighter embrace.

"You're not alone anymore. No matter what happens, we're here for you. Me, the idiots, Lady Freya, Lili, Ottar, Hogni, Heith, Helun and even that wench of a woman Riveria. If the worse comes to with Syr, I promise you. I'm here for you." Hedin whispered as he held back a chocked sob in his voice as he felt Bell clenching onto his shirt and wet tears on his shoulders.

"Was it...even good that I was born in this world alone?"

"...If you weren't alone, you wouldn't have meet us. I never would have been stuck with you then...and you wouldn't have gained better grandparents than that shitty excuse of one that you were stuck with. I'm glad...you're part of my life now. For better or worse, my idiot son." Hedin murmured as that caused both of them to sob. As Hedin still kept his stoic look on his face as he embraced Bell, he couldn't stop his own tears from falling on Bell's shoulder.

All that could be heard for the next few minutes was the sounds of Bell's sobbing and Hedin's choked voice. Patting and soothing Bell as he assured him that things will be okay and there was no need for worry. A moment, that both of them will agree to keep it a secret from the others. As this was something to be kept in their little family.

Pulling Bell away from him, as he now saw the boy with red eyes and a little bit of snot dripping from his nose. Hedin, with his own tired and red eyes looked at him and gave a small smirk. Ruffling his hair as Bell rubbed his eyes and sniffed as he looked serious at him.

"Got all that out of your system now? You big baby?"

"S-Shut it...that was just allergies...but...kinda. Still kinda scared." Bell admitted as Hedin laughed.

"Bell, let me tell you this about Syr and Helun. Despite Helun's busy schedule with assisting Lady Freya and taking over some shifts at the Hostess, she's always asking you how your day was once you come home. And Syr is even trying to become a better cook for you and thinking of ideas to take you out on a date for once."

"Wait...I know Syr was self-conscious about her cooking. But is it that bad? I think it tastes great!?"

"Let me finish. Those two always wonder and worry for you despite how tired they are. And Lady Freya, well...you're the first one that she actually has fallen in love with. And not the other way around. That in itself, is something."

Bell had to blink a few times and rub his ears as he looked at Hedin. A moment had passed adn even Hedin was getting worried until Bell punched himself in the face. Obviously not doing any real damage as he blinked and looked at his own fist.

"Nope...Definitely not imagining or going insane."

"That's debatable..." Hedin muttered.

"But...she fell for me? I mean...I'm flattered? Or...well...I love her too. But I was surprised that she fell for me? I thought I feel for her when we first meet to be honest. She's beautiful and eye catching. But it wasn't her looks...she's rather, mysterious and makes me have this feeling to want to know here more."

"In her life, she's had plenty of men and women in her arms to love. But none could love her exactly how she'd imagine it to be. Just fleeting moments and saving her heart until she found the one person in this world she could see giving herself to. And, that one is you." Hedin explained.

"When she saw you, being a goddess has one of the perks to gaze upon a mortal's soul. Gods can see the truth in us all. When I asked why she had her eye on you, she was nearly in tears and couldn't stop complementing and praising you on how beautiful you were. As a person on the inside and out."

"Wow...but...jeez. She really knows her way with words huh?" Bell said, flustered and red to the point his ears felt like they were burning.

"Now...answer me this: Do you think they would go through all that trouble? All those praises and emotions and hard work they put in and have feelings for. If they didn't truly care and love you?" Hedin asked as he pushed up his glasses as Bell looked up to him.

Letting out a breath of air escape his throat. He smacked his cheeks a bit before placing one hand over his rapidly beating heat and nearly in tears once more.

"They really do love me huh? Then...I gotta make this date grand and more romantic than any God of Love can even stand! I'll make it an affront to romance that the gods themselves would be envious to the point to even try and curse me, or hurl from how passionate I'll be tonight!" Bell said with his fist raised in the air before he was smacked atop his head.

"If you're that determined about...being passionate, then close and lock your doors and board up your windows!"

"POPS! Don't be a perv! I wasn't thinking that! Erm...though...I don't know if they want to go that far ahead. Should I look up some things beforehand if she does want to? Ah...but then I have to ask if it's alright...I need her approval first." Bell murmured as Hedin sighed and began pushing him towards the door.

"Just...get ready and I'll take you to Freya's room later so she can tell where to meet Syr for your date. What are you even planning with her?"

"W-Well...I was thinking a romantic dinner. Some place fancy and then maybe a nightly stroll around the parks of Orario. Though...now I have to make it grand. And would it be Syr that I'm taking out...or Helun?"

"Both. Technically it's both. But remember, they're together but their own person. Love them how you've always had. Now, get going and ready yourself for whatever afront to romance and passion you have planned with her. I need to get ready for my own plans."

"Wait...plans? What plans?" Bell said, as Hedin immediately realized what he just said and began to push Bell to the door harder. Now forcing somewhat an opposite tug-of-war between father and son as Bell gripped to the door's frame as Hedin kept trying to push him out.

"Tell me what plans you've been hiding old man!"

"They're not your concern and you have your own plans to worry about!"

Both of them arguing as they tried to pry into one another for answers or to make the other submit. However, Hedin's door opened as the sound of the knob clicking caught both of them by surprise. Collapsing on one another as Hedin landed on top of Bell as both fell to the outside.

"Oh? What's this? Some family rough housing!? Heeediiiinnn~ You promised we'd try that together so I can get use to the idea of us together someday~!" A voice rang in the air as Hedin's ears turned red and twitched, while Bell's eyes widened as he looked to the side and looked above.

Recognizing the familiar purple tights and white mid-rif shirt and boots she wore as she looked down at the both of them with a warm smile. Watching as she began to crouch down to her knees as she giggled and began to pet both his and Hedin's hair as her purple eyes looked at the two of them with glee.

"Making some trouble for your Pops now Bell? Well at least I know it's working since he's been less grumpy now and then thanks to you. Keep influencing him!"

"Damnit, can you not make it seem like he's doing a good j-GAH!"

"YOU!? And Miss Fortuna!? Without me having to ask her to take you out on a date or paying!? When did this happen?!" Bell shouted as he shot straight off the floor and smacked his head into Hedin's face as Fortuna giggled as she ruffled Bell's hair.

"Believe it or not, it was actually him that asked me out after I think the third or fourth outing you set us up on~! Color me surprised when the fabled White Knight of Freya became red and embarassed to ask little old me out on a date. But it was so cute! So of course I said yes to him. And since then we've been having a bit of time together here~ and there~ and sometimes in his room~!"

"F-F-Fortuna! Don't say that!"

"*Gasp* You actually asked her out Pops! Yes! My plan is working! Congrats and thanks a million for going out with my Pops! I'd love to hear more but I have my own date to get ready for. I'll swing by your work for the details some other time!" Bell said as he got on his feet and Fortuna stood back up as Bell ran down the halls and waved back at her.

"I need to make this date an afront to god! Wish me luck!"

"Take care Bell~! Treat Syr well and sweep her off her feet! And make sure you use protection and go at your own pace!"

"SAY THAT TO POPS AND YOURSELF! BYE~!" Bell called out as he ran down the halls and the slamming of a door echoed. Making Fortuna giggle as she had her hands on her hips as she looked down at Hedin. Rubbing his nose as he slowly stood back up.

"So...having a bit of a family moment between you two about Bell's date? Or...on what he's worried about?"

"How did-"

"Sweetie, Bell comes by to talk and chat with us. Even advice on where to take Bell out on dates. Lena especially is thrilled to talk to him about it, though I hope she can have her chance with him." Fortuna said as she elbowed Hedin's side a few times as he groaned as he saw the smug smirk on her face.

"I-I'll try...but, then do you know-"

"I have an idea of what...issues he has. A boy like him practically had to grow up too quick with how he was raised. There's bound to be some issues, and we're there to talk or lend him an ear just as he's been doing." Fortuna said before she went on her tip toes and kissed Hedin's cheek. Giggling at how he backed away with a red face and cupping his cheek.

Though he couldn't back away much further as she wrapped her arms around his and pulled him closer. Hugging him as they looked down the hall to see Bell's door ahead as she caressed his arm.

"It was sweet of you to be a dad to him. In your own way you can that is. I know a big ol' grump and stern man like you is more stoic. But it's sweet that you can try. Don't forget though, you're not alone with raising him. You've got me to help with you whether you like it or not! And even your hot ex-wife too if you talk with her about it." Fortuna said as she smirked as she saw him blushing and grumbling at the mention of Riveria.

"This...still feels weird. Sure, I've said and admitted he's my idiot son. And often I worry about him. But...being a parent is still weird."

"Baby steps sweetie. We'll take things slowly. For now, after your little talk I take you had with him, let him do his best on his date. While we have some fun of our own tonight~!"

"Alright. But I need to change and get ready. I'll do it quickly."

"Want me to join you in the bath~?"

"I'm not going to shower I'm just going to change clothes, then take Bell to Lady Freya! And why are you so open to saying such things!?"

"Oh come on~! It's not like we haven't seen each other naked before~! And you certainly didn't mind me joining you in the bath last time until we had to get our before we started to prune and faint~!" Fortuna cooed out as Heidn was now a blubbering mess as he turned to head back inside his room with her by his side.

S M A C K ! *

"Gah!"

"Dress to seduce me lover! And you'll get really lucky tonight~! Maybe we might be able to break your bed like you've been saying before!" Fortuna chimed happily as Hedin winced as he rubbed his ass. Wondering to himself how a woman that's a lower level than he was can still hurt him.

Roughly a half hour had passed and now Bell was bracing himself in his mirror. Fully dressed in a white button up with a black tie on. Black pants and grey boots on his feet as they were well pressed and clean of any lingering lint. And topping off his attire for the evening was a dark blue jacket with the collar and cuffs in black as he rolled them to his elbows and looked at himself once more.

"Okay...you got this. You're gonna take her out and talk. Have some fun at dinner, ask about her day and comfort her knowing Mia is a slave driver. Take her on a carriage ride around Orario's outskirts to enjoy the scenery. Then a walk in the park and do it!" Bell muttered to himself as he pulled out two small boxes from his pocket.

"Note to self...thank Kazuma and Darkness the next time I ever see them again for giving me these rings. I get about keeping it small and simple but damn, did her family have to make everything so lavish?" He muttered as he peeked into the boxes and was relieved when he got a good look at them.

"Thankfully I was able to fix them from making them too gaudy. Gah! No time to reminisce about the past. Focus on the now Bell Cranel!" Slapping himself in the face as he looked at himself in the mirror once more. Pumping his arms at his sides and looking fierce.

"Do it...Just do it! You got what you need and see what you want to achieve, so just do it!"

KnockKnock*

"Hey, are you done trying to calm and or hype yourself over such a trivial matter?"

Bell then immediately ran up to his door. Pocketing the boxes in his pants beforehand as he grabbed the doorhandle tightly before swinging it open. Looking up to hedin with a serious fire in his eyes and gritted his teeth.

"I am the hype!"

"No sweetie...you're you. Though I get this is worrysome, try not to hurt that cute face of yours okay?" Fortuna said by Hedin's side as she walked over to Bell and caressed his cheeks. Soothing them as they were red from the small slaps he caused to himself and giggled when he heard him yelp.

"Gah! Cold hands!"

"Come on now...be a big boy and take it better than your Pops."

"Hey!"

"There...and don't you look dashing. She's gonna enjoy drinking you up~!" She cooed as she puffed up her chest in pride when she fixed Bell's hair and adjusted his jacket's collar. Blushing, Bell closed the door as Hedin lead the two of them to Freya's own room. Meeting once again with the giant doors of her private bedroom, he knocked a few times before the door was cracked open.

Though this time, it was Freya that appeared at the door and thankfully for both him and Bell, she was decent. Wearing a simple white dress as she smiled at the father and son. And her eyes glimpsing over to Fortuna who seemed to drink up her appearance and lightly squeezing Hedin's arm.

"My don't you to look ravishing this evening? All in preparation for your dates?" Freya chimed as she looked at Fortuna and licked her lips slowly. Causing the three of them to blush as shivers crawled down their spines.

"Y-Yes. Lady Freya. We have our own plans for the evening. I merely came to drop him off so you can tell him where he should meet Syr." Hedin said as Freya smiled as she opened the door and waited for Bell. Nudging him, Bell took notice of what Hedin meant and walked into her room.

"By the way Lady Freya.."

"I know. I'm aware of what he's learned. And I will talk with him. But, don't you worry about a thing Hedin. Go on and have a pleasant evening with your date." Freya said, smiling as she closed the door as Hedin and Fortuna walked away in silent until she spoke.

"I want a threesome with you and your goddess now."

"EHHH!?"

While Hedin departed off to his own evening plans, Bell however, was trying to calm his beating heart from escaping his chest. Unsure where to even sit or look around as he stood in the middle of Freya's room. Seeing all the discarded clothes and underwear and bottles of make up products lying about.

It looked as if a war had happened in her room. In a sense, he'd be right to make that comparison as he took notice of the doors being closed gently behind him. Turning around and blushing to see Freya giggling at how red he must have become and walked over to the bed. Patting at her side and gesturing him to come.

"Erm, sorry for intruding on you Lady Freya."

"Oh come now Bell, no need to be so nervous. Come, join me for a moment." Freya said as slowly, Bell made his way to her side. Sitting next to her as she scooted closer to where their shoulders touched, as she leaned against him.

"I can feel your heart beating quite fast, even from here. Nervous about your date tonight? Or do I make your heartbeat even more?" She whispered as Bell swallowed a lump in his throat and blinked rapidly.

"I-I'd be lying if it wasn't both. You're...rather beautiful Lady Freya."

"Hmmm~ Why thank you for your honesty Bell. Though-" Freya then leaned her head to rest on his shoulder. Slipping her hands into intertwine with his as she heard him gasp a bit. Seeing his soul slowly calming down and hearing his heart slowly beating now than before.

"Don't be afraid Bell. I know that you know the truth. Or some of it. About me, Syr and Helun." She said, opening her eyes as she felt his hand tighten around hers. Using her other hand to caress his arm as she watched his sudden grip loosening, but never letting it go.

"Is it true...that I'm the first person to make you fall in love?"

"Yes. No one in my life spent on this realm has ever captured my heart. Your soul and character is so bright and warm like the sun. You ease my worries and seeing you soothes my heart." She said as she gently brought his hand upward. Causing him to turn and look. Blushing as she grabbed his hand with hers as she brought it over her chest.

"L-Lady Frey-"

"No...Never call me as a goddess when we're alone. Please, use my name. And see for yourself what you do to me, Syr and Helun." Freya said, gripping onto his hands as she rested it a top her chest. Nesting between her breast as she forced his touch onto her to show proof what he has done to her and her girls.

"I-It's beating so fast...and it feels...so warm." Bell muttered as his hand was pulled out of her divine breast. Freya scooting closer as she gently caressed his hand and brought it closer to her lips.

"My heart beats for you so much, it feels as if it was on fire sometimes. Syr and Heluns hearts beat the same for you. Their passion and love for you is the same. We share each other's feelings, our hearts, our memories and actions." She said as she soon now sat a top of Bell's lap. Forcing him to look up to her as she caressed his cheeks and cupped them.

"I understand...if you feel as though we toyed with you and your heart. It must have terrified you to think that this was all but a play from a god to a mortal." She spoke as Bell gasped at the sight she was now showing. Hot tears falling onto his face as her lips quivered slightly and her fingers gently curling against his cheeks.

"But please...don't hate Syr or Helun. You can hate me, despise me, I-I would even understand if you don't wish to stay here with us anymore. But please...don't leave Syr or Helun. Don't let them suffer because of me..." She whispered as she looked at Bell with tears falling from her eyes.

By instinct...Bell brought his hands over hers on his face. Pulling them away as he then reached for hers. Gently cupping her cute and beautiful face in his hands, taking a moment to admire and feel how smooth and soft her skin was. He moved his thumbs over her eyes and began to wipe away her tears until she stopped and looked at him, lost and confusion in her purple eyes.

Before she felt her face dragged down a bit and her eyes widened at the surprise feeling on her forehead and Bell's lower body being the only thing she was forced to witness. Her heart beated fast as he pulled himself away and smiled at her, with tears in his own eyes as she lightly felt a wet spot on her forehead before Bell pressed his against hers and closed his eyes.

"I can never hate you...or blame you for hiding whatever else you girls needed to keep it a secret. I love you...all of you too much to hate you. Whatever the reason was, or is to keep this from me, it doesn't matter. I can wait for you girls to tell me when you feel ready." Bell said, crying as he felt Freyas arms wrapped around him and pressing herself tightly against him.

"How is it possible that you just keep making me fall for you even more?" She cried into the crane of his neck as he caressed her long silver hair gently.

"I don't know...but how is it possible that I keep loving the three of you even more now? Despite my own issues and worries, I just, want to love you all forever. But...is it alright if I be selfish tonight and love Syr more?" He asked as Freya pulled away, shaking her head as she looked down at Bell with a smile and tears falling.

"Mmh. No, it's not selfish. You deserve to be and so much more with us and whoever else you'll love. Just, promise you'll be selfish with each of us once in a while?"

"I can't promise that. Sometimes I might want to be selfless and love the both of you and Syr, or her and Helun and maybe even the three of you at the same time. And other's I'll come to love."

"Fair enough darling~!" Freya said, as she leaned in closer and her lips parting lightly to meet his. But she became startled at feeling something else aside the softness of his lips she felt on her forehead before. Blinking her eyes a few times as she saw her lips met his soft and yet firm finger held up, and a saddened smile in his eyes that held a bit of mischief in them.

"Sorry F-Freya. But you agreed that I would be selfish with Syr today. So...no kissing, at least not now. Maybe...after my date with Syr, and if she allows it along with Helun, w-we can go out on one?" He asked timidly as Freya whimpered and pouted as she crossed her arms.

"MMghhh...I brought this on myself...very well~. C-Could you wait for Syr by Helun and Lili's room for now. She's still getting ready for you for tonight, she really wanted to go all out for you and make you in awe struck to the point you'll take her to your bed tonight~!" Freya teased as she got off his lap and both her and Bell stood up.

This time, Freya looking up to Bell as he fixed his jacket and adjusted his tie once more. Seeing how he smiled at her sent shivers through her body as he came closer towards her. Lowering himself as his face was aside hers and lips near her ear sent her to nearly whimper and moan. Forcing her to buck her legs together at the feeling of his breath tickling her skin.

"Thank you, for everything Freya. This might not be much, but it's a start."

Chuu~ *

Her entire body became scarlet as she felt his lips lightly pressed against his cheek for only a moment. Before making his way out the door and shutting it behind himself. A few passing seconds, she turned around and quickly locked the door. Collapsing onto the floor as she let out a loud moan as she rolled around on the floor and hugged herself as she was laughing and giggling with glee and lust in her voice.

After a few minutes of her bodily high and elated feeling beating at her chest, she was left panting on the ground. Her hair a mess and her skin drenched with sweat and other...bodily fluids as she looked over to her closet with happiness in her eyes.

"I'm...very envious of you girls right now. If he does take you to his bed tonight...god that would be an other worldly torture for me to brace and endure it without relieving and forcing myself to endure." She said huskily as out from her closet, came Syr in her new dress she wore. Face flushed and tears falling from her face as she smiled.

"I'm so relived...that he still loves us."

"Was there ever any doubt?"

"Truth be told...my heart told me no, but my mind was lingering with fear and doubt to see the truth. Bell...really really really loves us!" Syr cried as she wiped away her tears as Freya crawled up to her bed. Smiling as she leaned on her hands behind to compose herself, as Helun appeared in the large mirror by her bed within Syr's sight and reflection.

"Come now sis...you'll ruin the make-up we had trouble setting for you. And you shouldn't cry yet, let that be after your date with Bell. He's waiting for you~!" Helun said as Syr shook her head and lightly patted her cheeks as she looked at Freya and Helun.

"No, he's waiting for us. All of us."

"Indeed. And he understands that now, but, be selfish tonight my dear~!" Freya said as she waved her hand off at Syr as Helun nodded at her and gave her a thumbs up.

"You're in charge of us Syr. Do what you want and enjoy yourself!"

"Thank you...well, time to have the best night of my life with my handsome cute rabbit!" Syr cried out as she fixed her dress and pressed it against her body. Pumping her arms as she pressed her chest up together to adjust her dress to her cleavage. Satisfied how well the dress hugged and emphasized her chest, she smiled at her reflection and Helun and ran off towards the secret door in Freya's room. Opening it and stepping in as she gave Freya and Helun one last look and flashed a peace sign before she made her way to hers and Helun's room.

What felt like an eternity before finally arriving in the empty room, she took one last look in the vanity mirror and smiled. Fixing her hair a bit before deciding that she would make one little change to it. While she liked her hair down every once in a while, something told her in her heart that this wouldn't do.

Grabbing a brush and a hair tie on the counter, she brushed her hair back and slipped the hair tie in as she twirled her hair back and fixed her bangs and sides until she looked at herself in a few angles. Shaking her hair to ensure the tie was secure and her hair perfect.

Finally, walking towards the door with a light clack of her short heels she borrowed from Helun. Her hand reaching for the doorknob and lightly grasped it. Butterflies were fluttering in her stomach to the point she felt as if they were fluttering up her throat as she slowly turned the knob. Opening the door slowly as she took in each second she could see Bell slowly coming into her view.

Hearts racing fast between the two teens as they now focused on one another as they came into each other's view as the door moved. For Syr, her heart was fluttering, and her breath hitched at the sight of him in such a dark color outfit. Making most of his attention drawn to his white hair and red eyes that gazed into her own with such awe and attention as if she was the only thing in the world.

For Bell, he felt as though time stopped and his heart slowly down to the point he wondered if he had died there on the spot from such beauty and alure. Syr, was so much beautiful in his eyes now more than whatever else he had witnessed. Even beautiful than their goddess he spent time with just now.

It was as if she was a Goddess, and he a slave and a devoted follower on his knees in worship of her.

While he could bask in her beauty, the part of him as a young teenage boy grew stronger as his eyes drank up the sight of her in her dress. Such curves that emphasized what a woman she was. Her breast slightly bounced as she let out a small gasp of air as their eyes meet, how the dress practically hugged her hips and short to wonder if they walked too much, would her ass be exposed. Despite how it reached a little bit above her knees, it left little to the imagination and showed her creamy soothe legs and thighs that were exposed to all.

He was thankful in his years of ignoring the nonsense of his shitty gramps and the proper teachings of his Auntie Aphy that he could somewhat control himself and his body's natural reaction to such a sight of an alluring woman.

"You're so handsome..."

"You look beyond beautiful than a goddess..."

Both muttered without a clear thought in their minds as the went closer to one another. Bell looking down at Syr as she had to crane her neck up a little to meet his eyes. Both extending their hands to one another as Syr's fingers lightly caressed Bell's cheek. And Bell's own hand brushing part of her hair behind her ear.

"You're breathtaking..."

Both muttered as they blinked, and their eyes became lidded. Each could only see that they were coming closer to one another as their eyes grew more heavier by the moment as their hearts seemed to quell to an eery calmness.

Darkness came in their visions. Unable to see one another, but felt a tender press against each other's lips. Feeling such softness and warmth. An odd digging sensation in each to want to taste each other and let this feeling continue. Yet, it could never last as both opened their eyes and now saw such lust filled gazes cast on one another.

With slightly parted lips and pink dusting their cheeks. Along with what snapped their attention back, was the thin trail of saliva connecting their lips. Both of them became wide eyes and covered their lips with their hands until they fixed themselves and looked shyly at one another again.

"I just...couldn't help myself."

"N-Nether could I. Y-You're...you just look...I just want to embrace you with how you're dress." Bell admitted as Syr looked away with a small pout on her face as he extended his hand out to her.

"Care to accompany me this evening?"

"...I would love nothing more." She said as she wrapped her arms around his. Walking slowly with her down the manor halls and began their date before they even got to where he planned to take her.

Time was all but a feign memory between them since they walked together. Their talks memorized and embraced of one another was all they focused on. Ignoring everything and everyone else around them as they walked out the manor and onto the streets of Orario. Blissfully ignoring and unaware of the lingering and envious eyes looking at them.

Their meal together was but a meal. Nothing more and nothing less between the two of them. Some would have even question if Bell was sane if asked what the meal was like at the restaurant he made reservations for the date. To then only gain the response from him: I couldn't remember.

Envious woman, especially that of Chloe, Anya and Lunoire, would be shocked and angered if they asked Syr how the atmosphere was, and restaurant Bell spent no expense on reserving for her. Her reply would have been: nothing special really and it wasn't interesting. A lack of attention to the high-class meal and the decor of the place both teens spent two hours in.

Yet, they didn't care if they had to abide by people's attention or be aware of every exact detail they spent time at. All that mattered was they were enjoying this day, these moments together with each other. Continuing so as now under the night's star filled sky, both of them rested at the vacant park Bell and the others spent time earlier in.

Standing over the shallow lake as the moon reflected on its surface as they watched a passing of small ducks swimming in the lake. Their talks soon lingered until they became silent and enjoyed the calming sounds of the late and what nature provided until Bell looked over to her as she was leaning on his arm.

"Is there something wrong?"

"I'm just enjoying the sight of you in the moonlight. Your hair is practically shining like silver...and so are your eyes." Bell admitted as Syr smiled and looked up to him.

"And yet, somehow your hair is practically glowing in moonlight. Are you sure you don't use any special products? Some girls might get envious and hound you for tips."

"No..nothing really. And if they do, then you'll protect me. That or Mia."

"Yeah...*giggle* if they come in and hound you while you're with me at the Hostess, Mama will kick them out, and Helun could glare at them all if she visits." Syr said as she laughed at the thought of Helun and Mia scaring off any annoyances to her and Bell.

"Heh...probably..." Bell said as he looked away from Syr, until she tugged at his sleeve to get his attention back at her.

"Bell...I...well...I've been...somewhat-"

Before she could say anything, Bell pressed his finger to her lips. Looking at her in the eyes and smiled as she looked nervous. Grasping her hands together with his as he intertwined them with his fingers. Being ever so gentle as to not hurt her dainty and soft hands.

"Syr...I know about it. And before you say anything please, hear me out?" He asked, as he saw her nodding his head. Bringing their hands up higher and taking a moment to clear his throat. Biting his lips a little before he shook his head and let out a shaking sigh.

"I know...about you and Helun and Freya. A-And I don't hate you for keeping whatever it is a secret. I could never, ever in a million years hate you for something that must be private and want to keep it. I-If you're not ready to tell me, then I can wait until you are! Whether it be a day, a week, a year or even longer." He began as then he took a knee onto the grass as Syr's eyes widened and a gasp came from her lips.

"However long it takes for you to be ready, and even if you decide not to tell me everything, that doesn't matter to me. Because...I know in my heart I can't stop loving you. Nor can I stop loving Helun and Freya as much as I love you. E-Even if...well...you all share me, I will love each and every single one of you with all my heart and soul. I fell...so hard for you over these past months spending time with you." Bell said as his voice was cracking and his fingers flinching and grasping her hands tightly.

"You've given...you gave me a start here when I had nothing. If it wasn't for you...I probably wouldn't have a family...friends...hell, I bet I would have been starving myself near death if I never set foot in your work or got to eat your delicious cooking!" He said, trying to make light of the tension in the air as he saw Syr crying and lips quivering.

"W-What I'm trying to say...is that I want to love you. F-For the rest of my life and as the first love I've ever had before now! A-And while I know about your truth...erm...I wasn't exactly sure how many to get. B-But I said if it isn't perfect or how you want it, we could always re-do it till it's how you'd like it to be." Bell stuttered as he released her hands.

Allowing Syr to cover her mouth and try her best to hold back her sobbing as she watched him bring out two small boxes from his pocket. Opening them in his hands and extending them out to her as he held out his other hand, asking for hers as she couldn't stop herself from letting out choked cries and a mess of a smile gracing her lips.

"Syr Flova...will you...love me? And can I love you first, till death do us part?" Bell asked as he grasped her now extended left hand. Sliding both rings onto her fourth finger, between her middle and pinky. Bringing her hand back up to see the rings now shining in the moonlight and cried. Seeing how the gold coloring of the bands glistened and the jewels of each represented her and Bell, and clearly understood what he meant when he said he wasn't sure how many he should have brought.

It became clear to her, that Bell was proposing to her and Helun. As they shared everything together, so should they share this moment, and their life with him.

"Yes...Yes! Yes! Yes! A thousand...no! A MILLION TIMES YES WILL WE MARRY YOU!" Syr cried her heart out as she screamed in happiness in the night sky. Her crying soon mixed with laughter as she jumped onto Bell. Scrambling to keep them balanced and up as she was smothering into his chest and caressing his face.

Tears filled both their visions as they were lost in such joy and happiness, that they stumbled into the shallow lake together. Soaking wet as they laughed and cried together and pressed onto one another by Syr as she hugged him tightly. Rolling around and being dragged back to shore as both panted and became tired.

Their backs resting on the soft grass, soaked in water as Syr stumbled out and laid by his side. Taking off her heels and tossing them over her head as her dress clung to her body even more. Showing off her well-endowed chest rising and falling, along with what she wore underneath as Bell blushed at her beauty and how seductive she looked.

His tired eyes meeting hers as he intertwined his hand with her wet one. Their clothes clung to each other as he felt her wet skin in hand. Heart racing when he rubbed his thumb across her knuckles and rested it atop her rings.

"I love you Syr..."

"I love you three thousand times over...and even more...Bell." Syr slurred as emotional fatigue finally came to her. Nuzzling in his touch as she wanted to cling onto him even further. Pouting when he sat up and took off his jacket to cover herself as he blushed, and voice strained with embarrassment.

"Should...we call it a night? Let's head back. I don't want you catching a cold like this." He stated as Syr raised her arms up in the air all of a sudden. Opening and closing her hands as Bell looked over her as she smiled.

"Carry me like a princess~ my prince~." She cooed out to him as he gently caressed her body. Cupping his arms underneath her as he felt her lavishing wet thighs under his arm and soft shoulder in hand as she snuggled close to his chest as he walked towards where she threw her heels.

"Was this date...erm..did you-"

"I loved it. And I don't want a do over if that's what you're worried about. I never want a re-do of tonight."

"Really? I was going to plan something even more extravagant to where Freya would be envious and other Gods of Love would find it so romantic, they'd hurl or kill themselves."

"Hehehe~ Freya was already envious of me tonight. I'd say you accomplished your goals." Syr said, bringing her hand out as she gazed once more at the rings on her fingers. Blushing at the sight of them and looking up to Bell as she rested her hand against his chest.

"Bell?"

"Yes?"

"C-Could I spend the night, with you in your room?" She asked, bringing him to halt for a moment as he looked down at her. Wet hair dripping with water as her eyes were looking away from him bashfully. Her lips covered by her hand with her rings gleaming in the water as she was glowing in the moonlight with pink on her cheeks.

"Yes, yes you can." Bell said as she nuzzled against her cheek and kissed her. Making her yelp and squirm at his kiss as he walked faster back to the streets of Orario. Eager to make their way back home, and to embrace one another in their sleep as soon as they were there.