Author's Note: I will be polishing chapters. That includes this chapter but I thought I'll let you guys have a peak since it's the holidays. Merry Christmas!
Chapter 15: Fairy Arc (2)
-3rd Princess POV-
It’s a mess. No. It's a battlefield. In every corner of the room, mountains of body-less robes piles sky-high. Ah! Another landmine. Dress and gowns fly lifelessly through the air. A monster was at war. It was waging war on itself.
[ARHHHHH!]
The beast howling in rage. It trampled left and right amongst the corpse. Ah! Another victim, a sleeveless pink dress.
[Hahahahaha!]
A maniacal laughter echoes throughout the trenches.
“This is it! Ehehehe~” (???)
The beast twirled around with her newest victim. A floral, no sleeve, scoop neckline, layered skirt, pearl pink dress....
***
Prancing along the street, the little ‘monster’ sits next to the central plaza’s fountain. She twiddles her thumb while meekly looking at her surrounding.
“Oh! Hello princess~ you look absolutely fabulous!” (Fairy?)
“Hi princess! Princess is so pretty!” (Fairy?)
The little princess smiled while chatting with the locals. The merry mood was interrupted. Everyone giggled while making way for the giant. Yes. A giant was approaching.
“Hello Master” (Giant)
“You’re late! How long do you expect me to wait?” (Princess)
“I-I’m sorry!” (Giant)
Oops. Did I make him feel bad?
“Hmph. It’s okay puny servant. I’ll allow you to accompany me on this date!” (Princess)
“Date? I thought we were just eating” (Giant)
The princess was glowing hot red. As if steam was coming out from her ears.
“D-de-de-de-date?! Who said this was a date?! Don’t get ahead of yourself servant!” (Princess)
“Yes Master”(Giant)
“A-anyways, come with me! I’ll show you around!” (Princess)
Walking through the busy streets, the festival was still in full swing. The image of a giant linking arms with the princess was making a ruckus. The princess was receiving much unwanted attention.
“Um… do we have to hold hands? Master?” (Giant)
“Pfft! I-I can’t have you getting lost! Make sure don’t let go of my ha-ha-hand!” (Princess)
Literally sweeping the Princess off her feet, the giant picked her up with both his arms.
“Wouldn’t it be easier if I just carry you?” (Giant)
“Eeek! D-don’t do that!” (Princess)
“Oh! Ah, sorry! Shall I put you down?” (Giant)
“...This is fine, I’ll allow you to carry me to the restaurant!” (Princess)
“Yes Master!” (Giant)
Ehehehehe~ He smells nice…
Sitting down, the giant and princess were served with some fresh fruits and local pastry.
*nom-nom-nom*
“...” (Princess)
*slurp*
“...h-how do you like it?” (Princess)
“*burp* Ah! That was delicious!” (Giant)
“Hmph, you really need to learn some manners!” (Princess)
“Huh? What do you mean?” (Giant)
“E-eh! Um. For one, you shouldn’t burp in front of a lady!” (Princess)
“S-sorry!” (Giant)
“A-and you’re eating way too fast! You’re suppose to... u-um, talk!” (Princess)
“Talk?” (Giant)
“You know! Talk about stuff! Talk about yourself!” (Princess)
“Huh? You want me to talk about myself?” (Giant)
[PFFT!]
The poor princess choked on her own fruit smoothie; giving the giant a full fruit facial!
“...” (Giant)
“W-wa-what are you saying?! Why would I want to know about you?!” (Princess)
“...” (Giant)
“L-lets go! The day is still young!” (Princess)
After washing up, the princess dragged the giant around the festival! From face painting to magical shows, the princess was truly enjoying her time.
“Erm...what happened to taste testing food?” (Giant)
“Eh?! Well-erm. I’m full! You can’t expect a lady like myself to eat all day!” (Princess)
“S-sorry! You’re right” (Giant)
‘Eeeek! Hey look! So cute!” (Princess)
Stopping in front of a game stall, the princess was admiring the pink stuffed bear.
Aw~ I want one!
“Hello princess. Would you like to try your luck and win a stuff toy? I’ll let you play for free” (Stall owner)
“Yes please! How can I win the biggest prize?” (Princess)
“Hohoho! You’ll have to knock over 10 miniature statues in a row, it’s not easy!” (Stall owner)
“Hmph! Don’t underestimate me! Give me 10 balls!” (Princess)
Taking aim, the princess give it her best to knock down the statues. However, fate was cruel, after the 50th ball, the princess gave up.
This is too hard!
“Um, may I try?” (Giant)
“Hohoho! Be my guest” (Stall owner)
A small crowd started to gather around the stall. Everyone was curious what the princess was doing with a giant.
“Hmmm” (Giant)
“Stop trying! If I couldn’t do it, there’s no way you can!” (Princess)
The giant paused after his 10th miss. He looked back at the princess with a huge smirk.
“W-what?” (Princess)
“Just watch” (Giant)
One by one, the giant was knocking over the statues like a pro! Just a second ago he couldn’t even hit the statue!
“Wah!” (Crowd)
“So cool!” (Crowd)
“H-how did you do that?” (Princess)
“Heh, I got a skill” (Giant)
“A skill?” (Princess)
“Um, it’s nothing, forget about it” (Giant)
The stall owner was also impressed. He shook the giant’s hands before asking him what prize he wanted.
“Hm. I’ll take that one!” (Giant)
Pointing at the giant pink teddy bear, the princess began to pout.
Arg. I wanted that one!
Bear in hand, the Giant gently pressed it against the princess’s sulking face.
“Hmph! What?” (Princess)
“For you” (Giant)
“W-wah?” (Princess)
The crowd started to whistle and clap as the princess was blushing.
“I-I don’t want it! It’s yours!” (Princess)
“But I don’t want it Master. Please take it” (Giant)
“I-If you insist!” (Princess)
Kyaa~ So cute!
“Hehehe” (Giant)
“H-hey! Why are you laughing?” (Princess)
“You really like that bear don’t you?” (Giant)
“N-no!” (Princess)
“Haha, don’t be shy, you look cute with the bear! You look cute!” (Giant)
D-did he just call me cute?!
Steam started coming out of the princess ears! She was fidgeting, her heart was beating like a drum! She was confused why she was getting hot.
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[da-thump, da-thump]
“I-I’m not that pretty...erm, do you really think so?” (Princess)
“Not as beautiful as the queen, but you’re definitely cute with the bear! You’re very pretty princess, just like the queen” (Giant)
The princess was now red from head to toe! She hated getting called cute by the soldiers. She felt like they were always undermining her authority. But for some reason she felt super happy when the giant called her beautiful.
[da-thump!-da-thump!]
“Wa-wa-wa-wah! EEEEEK!” (Princess)
The princess burst out a large scale wind magic! A large gust of wind blew everyone back, even the stall owner was blown away!
“M-master?!” (Giant)
He said I was cute! He said I was cute!
The giant braced the storm, using his body to block as much wind as he could. He wrapped his arms around the princess with all his might!
Eh?!
*doki-doki*
The spell suddenly stopped. Everyone sigh in relief as the storm finally ended.
“Master are you alright?” (Giant)
“...erm...yunni...” (Princess)
“Sorry Master, I couldn’t catch that?” (Giant)
“Y-Yunni! Call me Yunni from now on!” (Yunni)
“Ah-Okay. Is everything okay Yunni?” (Giant)
“Y-yes! Um, you can let go now M-Marcus” (Yunni)
“Oh! Sorry!” (Marcus)
Yunni and Marcus finished their day after eating some more food and buying bags of various seeds for the expedition. Marcus wasn't aware but another rumor was starting to spread....
***
-Marcus POV-
“Guards! Attention!” (Royal guard)
“Ha!” (Guards)
There were 50 soldiers in total. Each one standing at attention while saluting the captain who was standing next to the queen, Each fairy was equipped with a short rapier and a wand. Awkwardly standing at the edge of the brigade was Marcus, trying to imitate the soldier's stance.
“Queen Una the Fifth, the royal brigade is ready at your command!” (Captain)
“Good. Take this human ‘Marcus’ with you. He will be aiding you and your troop with food” (Una)
“Thank you my Liege!” (Captain)
“He is also to be treated as my guest. Please treat him with respect Captain” (Una)
“As you wish my Liege!” (Captain)
[BOOM]
Right before the soldiers could depart, a small fairy burst her way into the throne room! Her orange hair disheveled, out of breathe, she was clearly in a rush.
“Mother! Mother, wait!” (Yunni)
“What is it Yunni? I’m busy right now!” (Una)
“Ah. Erm... I want to go too!” (Yunni)
*Gasp*
Everyone's jaw dropped! All the nobles and guards were whispering in a hushed tone. The fairy brigade and Marcus stood there completely dumbfounded.
“Yunni! This isn’t a walk in the garden! I won’t allow it!” (Una)
“P-please mother! Please let me go!” (Yunni)
“No! It’s too dangerous!” (Una)
“Ahem.” (Marcus)
Everyone turned their attention towards Marcus.
Master really wants to go. Those little buggers aren’t that dangerous.
“Um. Una! Please allow Master to come travel with us. I promise she’ll be safe!” (Marcus)
“And how would you keep such a promise?” (Una)
“I can tell the soldiers here are very strong. There’s nothing to worry about, right captain?” (Marcus)
“Ah. My Queen. I guarantee the safe return of the third princess Yunni” (Captain)
W-what? She’s a PRINCESS?
“A-ah, on second thought-” (Marcus)
“I trust your judgement Cornel. I will allow Yunni to travel on this expedition!” (Una)
“You have my word my Liege!” (Captain Cornel)
“Yay! Thank you mommy!” (Yunni)
“W-wait! We sh-” (Marcus)
“Horray! All hail the Queen!” (Crowd)
Oh shit…
***
Before the fairy brigade disembarked, Marcus was given a fairy charm by the captain. Since Marcus explained the effects of the curse, the fairies prepared an amulet to prevent it from happening. Once they left the borders of the city, a very thick fog emerged. Marcus was breaking in a cold sweat as the fog crept in.
After the three days, the fog became so thick Marcus could only see 3 meters ahead.
“U-um, isn’t this fog a bit unusual?” (Marcus)
“Hahaha! This is just an illusion! We cast a spell around the city so no intruders can find us!” (Yunni)
“Oh is that so?” (Marcus)
“Yup! S-so don’t let go of my arm okay?” (Yunni)
“Gotcha” (Marcus)
Marcus felt he was lost. Though he knew that was just the effect of the illusion, he couldn’t help but feel paranoid. He felt something was always lurking behind him. It gave him goosebumps...
*tap*
“WAH!” (Marcus)
“Hey! Don’t need to be nervous human! We’re elite soldiers, there’s nothing to worry about!” (Fairy soldier1)
“Hah... Don’t scare me like that Asper…” (Marcus)
“Hehe, looks like the princess is rather taken by you!” (Soldier Asper)
“Hey! I-It’s not like that!” (Yunni)
“Don’t need to joke around about that Asper” (Marcus)
“Hmph!” (Yunni)
“Ouch!” (Marcus)
“Haha! Good to be young! We’re almost out of the fog, keep alert Marcus!” (Asper)
“Hahaha! Okay, thanks for the advice Asper. How many more hours do you think?” (Marcus)
“...” (Asper)
Silence.
“Hey Asper?” (Marcus)
“Kyaaaaa!” (Yunni)
Lying on the floor was a headless fairy. The blood was still fresh. Something was there. Something was hiding in the shadows. Marcus heart was pounding. He felt his skin prickle in fear.
[da-thump, da-thump]
“ATTACK! WE’RE UNDER ATTACK!” (???)
[da-thump, da-thump]
The sounds of metal clashing echoed in the forest. The fog was thick. Marcus felt the Yunni trembling in his arms. Cold sweat trickle down his nose.
[da-thump, da-thump]
“GAHHH!” (???)
“Soldiers! Get into formation!” (???)
A shadow was lurking just ahead. The shape of a monster…. 0.5 seconds. It was only half a second. From the moment when Marcus noticed the shadow till he felt warm water dripping from down his body. The water covers his hands as he held his chest.
[da-thump, da-thump]
Marcus looked down. His heart was beating faster and faster. His hands were dyed red.
Blood?
Marcus was stabbed.
[KYAAAA]
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