And so here we are with a new chapter. Laziness is the ultimate enemy to us and especially me a master procrastinator. Anyway, I've been doing a lot of thinking about the parings. Lefiya is going to stay but I decided not to jump the gun on choosing Haruhime. She's still a possible love (and BEST Waifu), but I'll let the story write out and see how his relationships will work with others.

Possible love interests

Naza,

Mikoto

Ryuu

Asfi (Actual princess of a maritime nation)

Riviera... big maybe see below.

Haruhime.

Eina.

And Daphne (just for possible shits and giggles. But could happen, I have thought of a plot point on this)

Now Aisfi, Riviera and Haruhime were the most dominant in my choices as Asfi and Riviera are of Royal blood. Haruhime is of the Nobility (disowned but is of noble blood)

Riviera according to the wiki is 90ish? Years old. She was 77 when she ran from her home and joined Loki, so age is a factor I suppose.. also with Danmachi Memoria Freese's event "Elven Rondo" Riviera May or May not have romantic feelings for Aina, Eina's mother. But we'll see how the story goes.

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"Please Miach accept my feelings." Naza pleaded to Miach as Bell just kept to the back, the room was silent with tension. Miach' face was full of compassion and yet..

"I'm sorry Naza, I cannot give you what you ask." Miach said closing his eyes. Naza' face was full of horror and heartbreak Bell just looked at the floor, feeling guilty and believing that it was his fault. Next thing he knew he was brought out of his thoughts as he saw Naza run out of their home.

"Naza!" Miach yelled as he followed after her.

Bell just stood there, unsure if he should go as well but he decided that it would be better if it was just those two.

Bell however just sat down at the kitchen table thinking over how this happened because of his actions. So engrossed in thought that he was finally brought out of it by the sound of the door opening and in came Lili, Daphne and Cassandra.

"Bell?" Lili said as she saw him sitting at the table.

"When did you get back from your date? And where is Naza and lord Miach?" Daphne asked, which Bell responded to it with a sigh.

"You three need to sit down here, I have played a part that could have damaged our Familia." Bell said as he gestured for them to sit with his hand, seeing the looks of confusion and concern.

"I was joking when I said Naza asked me out on a date this morning." He started

"That being said, Miach believed that it was a genuine date, when we got back Miach talked to us saying he gave his blessing for us to be in a relationship." The three looked at Bell surprised by what he had said. Then Lili was about to say something before Bell stopped her.

"There's more, Naza has been in love with Miach for a long time, it was after Miach gave his blessing and some personal views on what he wished for her that Naza finally confessed under some minor duress, she pleaded for Miach to return her love but he said he couldn't, and Naza ran out with Miach after her. I don't know how long they've been gone either."

The room was quite until Daphne broke it.

"Why didn't you go after them!?" She demanded.

"I almost did, but I believed that this was something that they alone should discuss.. and I had done enough already." Bell said leaning back in his chair looking at the ceiling.

"It's not your fault Bell." Cassandra said trying to cheer his mood.

"Lili also agrees! It was an honest joke and you had no idea what it would lead to."

"Still." Bell simply said when the door opened and Miach entered.

"Where's Naza?" Bell asked standing up, the others quickly following.

"She's gone."

"WHAT?!" The four asked.

"I can't find her. I lost her in a crowed in the central plaza" He simply said looking down at the floor.

"Start at the beginning after you went After Naza Lord Miach." Daphne asked and demanded.

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"Naza!" Miach called as he was behind her, she ignored and continued to run. Miach managed to grab her to stop her.

"STAY AWAY!" Naza screamed, tears still running down her face as she struggled to get out of the gods embrace.

"Naza, please, stop this, I'm sorry that I can't love you the way you want me too but don't run from me." Miach begged as Naza was still straggling to escape.

"Let go of me!" Naza screamed as she desperately pushed and shoved to escape the embrace which worked.

Naza quickly ran and Miach once again behind her. Five minutes into this they ran into the central plaza which happens to quite busy and Miach lost site of her.

"After that I don't know where she could be. I searched around the city, her favorite places and things like that. Nothing." Miach said sullenly; only for Bell to get up from the Table and head straight for the door.

"Where are her favorite places? And do you know if there is a specific thing or area she does when she is sad or depressed? You might not have been able to find her but maybe she's there now. We have to try!" Bell asked and said to Miach.

"She likes the city gardens, as well as the city lake just outside the city wall. She sometimes browses the city plaza and shops. Other then that, I don't know."

"Let's go everyone." He simply said opening the door as he heard the three follow suit.

"You too Lord Miach. Lili, check the Gardens. Daphne check the Plaza again, Cassandra check the lake, Mich double check the areas I didn't mention that you know she goes to we might luck out. Also everyone, ask if anyone has seen her. I'll check the places me and her went too earlier as well as the shops of Babel." He said heading out.

It was an hour and Bell was only a quarter way done, so far nobody had seen her when he asked. He thought about going to Babel tower to look from there I.E he thought of tossing his dagger and warping up there but that was quickly cut down. However that didn't mean he could look from the vantage of the roof tops. Quickly tossing his dagger he was on the roof and he began his search again.

'Let's see, Naza wasn't at old town, the university section, Graveyard is nada. Second Commercial/food district is clear. As Bell was going over his thoughts he suddenly stoped dead and stood like a rock. For no apparent reason a thought came to his mind. It was wrong, so very wrong.

'Naza wouldn't do something like that...' bell thought for a moment before he stared running and warping across the roofs to get to Babel tower as fast as he could.

As Bell was at the entrance of Babel he forced and shoved and ignored all the yells and complaints he received as he rushed for the dungeon entrance.

'Please let me be wrong.' Bell pleaded as he hoped that Naza didn't enter the dungeon.

As Bell was right at the entrance to the dungeon he found her. She was browsing at the shops there at the entrance.

Bell was filled with relief

"Naza!" Bell said as he reached for her with relief in his soul, as soon as she turned around to see who had called, her eyes gave a sharp glare and she abruptly slapped him.

Bell held his left cheek in surprise.

"Naza?"

"Don't talk to me." Naza said in a cold tone as she began to walk out.

"Naza wait!" Bell called as he walked behind her.

"We've been worried sick, all of us have been looking for you ever since!"

"Dammit Naza stop!" Bell said grabbing her shoulder so she'd have to talk only for her to shove him back.

"I said DON'T TALK TO ME!" she screamed at him in rage, drawing a crowd in the process.

"Naza I'm sorry! but you can't run from this! Miach is worried for you. We all are."

"Naza" Bell said as he got up and walked to her. "Don't blame Miach Blame me only, this is my fault entirely and I know that, you can hate me till the day you die if you wish but please don't worry everyone else come home."

At those words Naza just looked down at the ground as she began to weep.

"Why. Why doesn't he give me the chance! Doesn't he see how much I love him." She weeped as she placed her hands over her face.

Bell didn't know what to do, he wanted to embrace her and comfert her but he didn't know if that would make things worse, but he decided to Hell with it.

He simply wrapped her in a warm embrace to let her sorrow leave her, Bell was somewhat surprised that she didn't even try to escape.

"Naza." Bell simply said as he did what he could to comfert his captain and friend. As he just hugged her and the crowd began to disperse he decided he should talk to her to try and provide some form of comfort.

"Naza, I've never been in love nor had a crush before but I that you are a wonderful and an amazing woman, anyone person or god would be lucky to have your love and Miach made that mistake."

Naza didn't say anything but she listened to his words.

"I can't say that this won't change things, your relationship with Miach has changed but don't think for a second that he doesn't cherish you, I know that he holds you close and dearly in his heart, and he does love you Naza, maybe not in the way that you were hoping for. But he loves you, and I know Daphne and Cassandra feel the same, all of us are worried."

"I'm sorry for making you all worry about me like that." Naza simply said.

"I know..why don't you let me take you the pub? I'm sure Mia will let me use the kitchen to whip you something to eat."

"I would like that."

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The two arrived at the pub and saw that it was actually quite, no one was there which was an odd thing for sure but it was a welcome sight for the current need.

"Hey Mia." Bell said as he made their presence known.

"Bell! Welcome what can we do for you?"

"I was hoping I could barrow the kitchen to cook something up? Also I'm paying for Naza' orders." Bell asked.

"Well I don't mind, we closed up early because the Loki Familia have a reservation tonight, so it's going to get busy. If they show up while your still here I expect you to be doing the cooking." She said smiling to which Bell simply gave a light chuckle and agreed.

"Arnya I have a favor to ask." Bell asked as he wrote a quick letter.

"Could you give this letter to Miach I am not sure where he is but I would really appreciate it oh and here for your time as well." Bell said as he gave her some Valis to which she agreed to do.

"Where's Syr?"

"Day off." Chloe responded with obvious jealousy

Bell went into the Kitchen and he looked for some ingredients and he found them after thinking about how to spoil his captain. Bell stoped for a moment and blushed and chuckled at that thought. 'Never thought I'd have the time nor did I ever think I'd be spoiling a woman.' He thought as he walked to the counter to prep. Forty five minutes later he had the dishes ready and set them out before her.

"Here you go Naza this is "Sweet Saltwater Crustacean Curry" which was curry with a whole crab in it. "And this is "Memory Lane Pastry" for desert." Which was two mini Pies filled with a berry filling. And two powered fruit jelly's and some fruit.

Just as he set her dishes down did Arnya return.

"Bell! I found Miach as you asked and he wanted me to tell you thank you and he'd let the others and they'd be waiting home." She said happily.

"Thank you Arnya!" He said as he noticed Naza' wince at Miach' name.

Bell sat down at the table with Naza, a momentary silence ensued Bell was just glad she was ok and thought about how this all happened. He was so engrossed in that thought he didn't notice the slight awkward air coming from Naza who had yet to actually touch her food. Now that she had time to think she felt bad for not only slapping Bell but all the worry he caused for her Familia and for Miach.

"Sorry Bell." Naza simply said her ears down on her head.

"No Naza I'm the one who should say sorry. This whole thing started because I said we had a date."

Neither could come up with anything else to say about the subject though Bell did say one last thing.

"I may have joked about us going out on a date but I did mean it when I called you an amazingly beautiful woman." Bell simply said, as a compliment, but more of an honest way of saying how much she meant to the Familia.

Naza however blushed but got quick control of the situation, though she wouldn't deny that did leave her happy and soft in her heart and she was sure to control how her tail was wagging.

Just as Naza was about to finish her meal some people came in.

"Hey Mia! We're hungry! Feed us!"

"Ah Loki a Bit earlier then expected, celebrating a victory in the dungeon?"

"Yep! Ais here just reached lvl 6 so it's a big event!" The goddess said as she, and all the people Bell saw from his first encounter with them.

"You're in luck! We got Caelum as the cook tonight!" Mia said proudly and loudly as she pointed at him, and Bell saw the glow in a few eyes.

"A Royal Prince's cooking is never done." Bell whispered to Naza with a smile as he got up to get to work, but was happy he was able to get her to laugh as she enjoyed the last bit food Bell made.

"Well, what can I get for you all?" Bell asked

And Loki spoke up for her Familia.

"Well since it's you and the food you made was amazing we'll let you decide for us."

"Alright! I'll get started right away. May I'll need your help!" He called the Cat girl who was the resident cook. (From The Manga)

As they were waiting on their food Loki decided to get up from the table and walked to the counter to get a better view of Bell.

"So tell me Rabbit boy where are you from?" Loki asked which also drew the attention of everyone sans Naza.

"You wouldn't know the place as it's very far away, it's also a tiny island nation."

"Well? Don't leave a lady waiting tell us." Loki continued voicing the thoughts of everyone staff included who where just as curious.

"A person should have a few secrets goddesses Loki." Bell winked with his right finger to his lips.

This actually got the sharp attention of everyone, it shouldn't be possible, a person was able to resist the request of a god.

"But I was born in the crown city of our Nation, that city was called Insomnia.

His response did quell those thoughts though Loki was still in her mind thinking about that.

"You're right we've never heard of it before." Finn said adding his presence to the convention.

"Like I said it's not surprising."

"So what's it like in your country?" Tiona asked

"Like I said, secret~~ but I suppose I could tell you one thing. Well... Bell paused quite a bit thinking of the best way to start off, which he made sure the others knew as well with his expression.

"Our country is an Autocracy." He started before being asked what that was by Lefiya

"That means that our ruling Monarch has absolute power, the very words that come from their mouth is the absolute law of the land. For example the last queen issued a decree that she FELT like changing the very law of our country. Theft is one of the highest crimes in our country and when one was caught they would be put on trial and if found guilty the punishment would fit the crime. However the Queen decided that instead of that way of law, a thief who not only manages to escape the person/s they stole from but also the police for 24 hours can no longer be held accountable for the crime of theft and what they stole would be legally theirs, regardless if their face was seen or known when the crime took place." Bell finished

The looks of surprise and some shock was evident on a few.

"A warning to the victim, never show weakness least you forgo the hand of Justice." Riviera said understanding the meaning of that law.

"You're partially right lady Riviera Bell said, "it's also a warning to Justice herself.. a warning to her and a reminder, for her never to lose her grip." After that there was a bit of silence and a minor build up of tension between the staff and the customers after hearing what Bell explained, but he was busy prepping the food.

For an odd reason no one else asked Bell anything else about his home as they got back to talking amongst themselves. About an hour later the food was ready.

"Alright everyone thank you for waiting." Bell said as he and the Staff brought the food out

For Loki she was given a roasted duck curry. The amazons received two thick cutlet sandwiches, Bete received a quadruple stacked sandwich of Schnitzel. Finn received a cult classic called a burger with a side of fries Gareath received a triple decker tender lamb sandwich.

Lefiya and Riviera were given "dry aged roast stew" and for the girl of the hour Bell made tender rib on the bone, "Darkshells Marienieres" and a sashimi dish called "Carp Of the Diem" and for dessert they all received the same dish he made Naza.

All the while Naza just sat and watched Bell go to work.

'He really isn't what I would have ever guessed. He's loyal and a good friend, and he cares for those close to him, I can also see why he likes cooking.'

The laughter of the Loki Familia was lifting spirits up.

As Bell was behind the kitchen window cleaning up along with the staff he noticed May was absent minded as she had her focus on a crab, ears twitching with each movement made by the crustacean, her hat she always wore hindering her ears a bit. Bell gave a light chuckle and couldn't resist and decided to give her left cat ear a scratch to get her attention.

"Nya!" She jumped up like she saw a cucumber out of no where.

"W-w-what was that?! Who told you you could touch my ears!!" She screamed, face red while she had her hands on her head, this did not go unnoticed by everyone either.

"Perv." Naza said

"Wow Rabbit is so bold!" The twins said.

"Haha! To be young." Gareath laughed

Lefiya was about to blow up. Loki was laughing along side Gareath

The staff on the other hand.

"Bell, I didn't take you for a sexual harasser." Ryuu said her eyes sharp.

"Nyaa if your frustrated you could always ask me.. with your butt as the price~" Chloe said with a sharp teasing gleam, which got a couple of blushes.

Bell however much to the surprise of Finn and a few others handles responded quite well to the situation.

"It seems I've caused a problem, I'm sorry for that May, where I'm from we don't have animal eared people, an honest mistake and I am sorry. I'll be more understanding of what it means from now on." Bell said aloud for everyone but kept his eyes right to May's, with a certain air to him.

"I-it's Alright." May said looking to the side face still a blush.

"Well If May says it's fine.." Mia said ending it for the staff.

A few minutes passed as Bell was nearly done he decided to check on the guests when he decided to ask something that was on his mind.

"Riviera you are of Royal Blood." He said with a firm and confident tone.

"What makes you say that?" Riviera responded, tone completely neutral as her Familia was surprised by his question.

"You have this air around you along with a tone only those who've either grown up around royalty, worked with royalty or are royalty have, and your air and posture says you were born a Royal."

"Former royalty." She said in a strong tone, not twords Bell per say but to the memories.

"Consider yourself lucky then, however, if you're an only child I doubt your lineage or any possible deals you've made will let it be." Bell said. And Riviera did admit, she had thought long about the possibility that her father would come for her.

However Loki sensing the thoughts spoke out.

"If that ever happens they'll have to face the Loki Familia! The strongest familia in Orario!" She said proudly the Amazons and even Lefiya getting in the mood, Lefiya in her own way.

"Depending on the situation and any possible severity, you would plunge Orario to war with a Nation just for her?" His tone serious which once again caught everyone by surprise, not just his tone but what he said as well.

"If it comes to that yes." Loki said seriously and confidently much to the shock of most everyone Bell included.

"I see." Bell said, his tone saying to everyone he was not pleased by what she said. And Riviera also understood very well his tone. To be honest, this thought did come to her mind many many times, even Dreams. But after so many years those thoughts and dreams lessened, but they were always there, and Loki said she'd defend her even if it meant war.

"Goddess Loki, May I speak my mind to you?" Bell asked. Everyone looking at the two.

"Very well." She said tone still serious her arms folded.

"Have you seen death? Have you seen what death brings? Have you seen the horror and the disparity it brings? Have you seen husbands cradle their waives, sons, daughters or brothers in their arms tears of defeat and sorrow? Or wives mothers and sisters of the same? Have you seen Children, children weep over the dead bodies of their parents? Have you seen starving dying children?" Bell was saying and with each passing word people grew more and more sickened and horrified.

"The point." Loki said bluntly.

"All of us have seen death yes, but you've never seen the kind war brings. You would bring that here to the people of Orario over one woman? While I don't doubt or question your loyalty I commend it actually, but are you really prepared to go to the extreme for her? Are any of you prepared to bring horror and blood to this city just for her? Are you prepared to destroy so many lives for selfishness?" Bell said now looking at the Familia, some of which could only look down in serious thought.

"And what gives you the right to criticize us!?" Bete said losing his temper and getting up from his seat.

"I have seen enough idiots who's pride wouldn't let them see what war brings, only they have gone to war for bigger things." He said looking at him. Bete let out a growl.

"Enough!" Riviera said getting up from her seat.

"This is a Personal Familia Issue Bell, I thank you for your concern but please, allow it to stay within my Familia." She asked.

"Of course." Bell said as the Familia paid and left.

Once they left Bell stayed to help clean the place up. The mood was solom.

"Bell.. you sounded so sure of what you said.. have you actually seen war?" Lunoire asked.

"No, but close enough." Bell simply said and left it at that. Arnya wanting to change the subject asked a question that got left alone.

"Have you been around royalty Bell? I mean I suppose it's not that big a secret that Riviera was a princess, but she's really good at hiding that fact." She asked excited with her tail swaying side to side.

"Arnya." Ryuu said

"Yes I have, most I've met we're good enough."

"Whatdidyoudo?!wereyouaroyaladviser *GASP* are you a prince?!!" She asked in one long breath, however she called him a prince and pointed a finger right at him stars in his eyes. All the staff looking on.

Bell for his part came up with a good excuse at least he thought so. He just simply lifted a plate up and waved it around from side to side. This got Mia to laugh her head off.

"To think a Royal cook can talk big! But now that I know, we'll have to charge extra whenever you're around." She said face beaming and slapping his back.

The three cat girls surprisingly sighed in disappointment, their dreams of a prince sweeping them off their feet gone.. though Chloe' was more of the X rated.

After the place was closed and Bell received a pice Of the payment he and Naza left for home on the way home the tension was thick from Naza.

Bell sensing this put his hand her her shoulder.

"It'll be alright I promise."

"Thank you."

Fifteen minutes of walking and a nervous Naza later they were home, Bell was at the door and waited for Naza to let him know when, taking one last breath she nodded.

"We're home." Bell said as he saw his Familia and supporter all waiting at the table.

"Naza! Bell!"

There Friends and love said as they all went to Naza, Miach hugging her. It was going to be a long night of talks but for the moment, everything was alright.

Flashback

"Man who The Hell does that rabbit think he his!?" Bete said as the Loki Familia was walking home.

"Indeed." Tiona agreed.

"But.. all of us would stand and defend Riviera without a moments hesitation but.. would we really go to such extremes? Would the Guild allow it?" Lefiya asked.

Riviera didn't really listen to anything her Familia and friends were saying as she was deep in thought.

'You would plunge Orario into a war just for her?'

'I can't deny, the thoughts have plaque me many times, will father really let me go? All these years have made me soft in the rational of politics.' Riviera thought and remembered. Whoever, the one thing that stood out was Bell's words, or rather his tone and his deliverance of them. Riviera had seen this before.

'I was born in the crown city of our Nation, Insomnia. As far as I can remember There is no Nation, not even in the Far East or north with a Capital Of that name, and an Autocracy nation is rare, even the empire isn't that heavy handed in political structure.' Riviera was stoped in her thoughts as she felt a pair of hand on her breasts.

"Holy shit!" Bete Said a clear and unadulterated face of shock on his face. Along with everyone even Ais had a shocked look.

Riviera knew what happened.

"Giggle Seems like that not got to you more then we thought to let your guard down so much that even I can grab your breasts. I'll have to personally thank the rabbit for this treat." She said as she had a moment to fondle them before she was knocked out cold by a staff strike to her head.

"Drag her Ais don't pick her up. Drag her." Riviera said, using the tone she was drilled in as a younger woman, a tone of Royal authority.

'Who are you Bell?'

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Hory heck! I actually got this done after MONTHS! I've been working on this off and on. I am a master procrastinator. But here you go please leave a review on your thoughts about Parings.