Countless places away, something had ended in a suicide clash. Thrown by force, a little girl taste meat fell, unconscious, towards new horizons. Below, on a peaceful and populated land, a resident felt the girl arrive.
<< Mmh ? Sniff sniff. What is that ? I feel like something coming from the sky. >>
Coming out of her house, the girl saw an unidentified falling object coming straight towards her.
<< W-W-What... It will destroy my house ! Activation of the self-defense mechanism ! >>
By pressing various buttons, mechanical arms were raised and a force field arose to block the way to the fallen thing. Smashing head-on against the energy wall, the strange comer ricocheted and crashed further into the fields.
<< My cultures ! >>
Waiting a while for the smoke from this heckling to dissipate, the curious young vixen approached the crater to see what was going on.
<< But ... Looks like a little girl. >>
Burned here and there from her small body and partially naked from her waistcoat and her shorts completely torn, Angela had just finished her race in the middle of a field, a race hectic. Lying haphazardly and wearing an expression of intense pain on her face, the visibly ingenious farmer hastened to take in arms her and heal her.
<< Ksh ! It's hot ! >>
After a whole night of intensive care, Angela had regained some strength but was still asleep. She no longer wore her painful expression, and for the resident, it was a great relief.
<< Well ! You must have come a long way to fall on my head like this. Who would have even thought that a little girl like you would fall from the sky ? And again in one piece. >>
At these words, Angela feverishly opened her eyes.
<< Oh ! You wake up, don't move too much ! >>
Rising slowly with the support of the one who had come to her aid, she struggled to come to her senses.
<< Where am I ? Who are you ? >>
<< You speak, and our language too. >>
Rising, bulging her chest, she put her fist on it solemnly.
<< Frederica Von Freundlichkeit, official engineer of the 14th generation of engineers from the Freundlichkeit ! At your service. >>
Angela wondered where she had ended up. Glancing around the room, she saw a lot of inventions and prototypes, typical of a person spending most of her time tinkering and inventing things. Her gaze fell on Frederica, and more particularly her chest, relatively generous.
<< Big. >>
<< Big ? H-How are you ? >>
Angela watched her body, with bandages on her arms and legs. Trying to stand up, she felt a sharp pain.
<< Don't force yourself ! You are still recovering, rest again. >>
Laying down, Angela wondered why the pain persisted so much and why her regeneration hadn't worked. At the same time, Frederica explained to her how she had met her, which surprised Angela, but also Benoit.
<< Be...noit... >>
Angela then began to cry, to the astonishment of her host who did not know how to react.
<< H-Ha ! What's the matter ? Calm down, come on. >>
Frederica took Angela in her arms, like a loving mother. Angela in turn explained to her what had happened to her, which obviously shocked Frederica.
<< Are you from ... space ?! So, this falling ... >>
<< Yes. I was sent far from my universe by my friend to escape a terrible monster, then I fell here, at your place. >>
<< I-It must have been very hard. I can't even imagine what you went through. >>
Angela looked annoyed.
<< And this friend, Benoit, is that it ? He's not ... >>
<< I do not know. He sent me here and I don't know what happened next. I would like so much to see him again. >>
Frederica was sorry for her, but loathed her helplessness. Suddenly, Angela remembered something.
<< I had ... other friends. >>
<< Other friends ? >>
Joining her hands and making a circle with them, Angela recited a formula.
<< What are you doing ? >>
<< Friends. Enemies. Unite and come to me by the force of the furious fragments. >>
From these words then appeared two small creatures of barely 50 centimeters. In front of the two girls stood a little puppy and a small dragon. The latter cracked Frederica.
<< How cute is he !! Who is this adorable all hot little reptile ? >>
Angela was surprised.
<< I don't know, I shouldn't have summoned miniature beasts. Unless ... >>
Looking closer, she noticed that the short-haired and energetic puppy possessed a goofy but surprisingly dangerous look. The dragon, more noble, had a domineering gaze and emitted a little body heat.
<< Shamsal ? Infamous ? >>
<< Is that their name ? >>
At the mention of his name, Shamsal ran to Angela and jumped into her arms. Small as he was, he was almost harmless. But despite his size, he was quite heavy, causing Angela to fall backwards into the bed. Like a good puppy to his mistress, he tirelessly licked Angela in the face.
<< Gnh ... Stop Shamsal ! What happened ... to you ? >>
Infamous walked away from Frederica's embrace and flapped his wings to Angela. Closing his eyes, he concentrated and emitted a weak psychic wave, however strong enough to be able to communicate with her.
<< Ang...ela... >>
<< What ? Wait. >>
Also closing her eyes, she intensified Infamous' powers to allow him to speak more clearly.
<< Angela, it's us ! >>
<< I know, Infamous. But what happened to you ? >>
<< We do not know. Even the moment before you called us, we were in our normal form. But when we got together here, we were ... like that. >>
Angela was puzzled. For her part, Frederica wondered why the two stared at each other without speaking. It was then that, in quiet silence, came a great tremor from outside.
<< W-W-What is that ?! Another little girl ? >>
<< No. It's ... >>
Hurrying outside, Angela was delighted to see a good friend who hadn't changed so much.
<< Scyllah ! >>
<< My little one ! >>
The tall fellow was over 20 meters. Frederica was dumbfounded at her window.
<< U-Umongous ! >>
Trying to join him, Angela struggled to fly away, but was able to do so anyway. Once in the air, she rushed towards him and embraced him with her tiny arms.
<< I'm so glad to see you ! >>
<< Did you call me, my lady ? >>
<< Yes. I wanted to see you, just to see that you all were still there. >>
Scyllah was worried about his little one.
<< Well then ? It's not okay ? Explain everything to me. >>
Getting to the point, Angela explained to him.
<< I see. It is all very unfortunate. >>
<< Effectively. And the strangest thing right now is that you haven't changed. >>
<< Why would I have changed ? >>
She then showed him Shamsal and Infamous. At the sight of the star scent now as docile as a lamb, Scyllah couldn't help but laugh.
<< Pouahaha !! Fortunately, I haven't changed like them. Gouzi gouzi ! How he's cute the docile Infamous. >>
Infamous saw red.
<< Why is this shit bag still giant ?! I'll show him, me ! >>
Flying up to Scyllah's head, Infamous spat out a fireball that seemed overpowering to him. But in reality, it was a flame just good to rekindle a campfire. This gain of confidence did not leave Scyllah unmoved, who burst out laughing.
<< HAHAHAHA !! Stop, Infamous ! Stop ! I can not stand it anymore ! Hahaha ! >>
Infamous, shocked at his own helplessness, was torn between a sense of shame and rage. With one breath, Scyllah propelled him to the ground next to Shamsal, who threw himself on him and began to lick him.
<< You see, Star Shame ? Even your lackey no longer respects you. So have a little more respect and humility. >>
Frederica did not know where to stand. When Scyllah noticed her, he asked Angela who she was, which made her shy and made her hide behind her front door.
<< She's the one who took care of me when I landed here. Her name is Frederica Von Freundlichkeit, she likes to tinker. >>
<< An engineer, you see that. >>
With a wave of his hand, he teleported Frederica to him. Instantly finding herself in front of a head several meters away, she was panicked and did not know what to do. It was then that Scyllah had an unexpected reaction.
<< Beautiful. >>
<< B-B-Beautiful ? >>
<< You are very beautiful, young mortal. >>
Frederica had not prepared to receive compliments from such a colossus.
<< W-Well ... thank you. >>
Scyllah could see she was scared.
<< What are you afraid of ? My size ? Let's see ... >>
Suddenly, he downs his size to a few meters.
<< Is it better this way ? >>
<< I-I think ... >>
Looking up and down at Scyllah, she saw him differently despite his appearance being the same. He seemed like a valiant and wonderful gladiator. She had a look of wonder now.
<< Beautiful. >>
<< Huh ? >>
<< N-No nothing ! A-Angela ! How are your wounds ? >>
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Looking at her plasters and bandages, she saw no more wounds.
<< I think it's getting better. >>
Landed on a new planet she knew nothing about, Angela was lost. Noticing it, Frederica had an idea.
<< How about I show you around the market ? >>
<< The market ? Scyllah, you ... >>
<< Effectively. >>
He shrank another meter again to look more normal.
<< Well. I guess we can go. >>
Preparing to leave and securing her house, Frederica took her hosts to the market next door. Once there, they saw many displays, which delighted Angela who had never seen it with her own eyes.
<< Woah ! So this is a market ? >>
<< Well yes, you had never seen one ? >>
<< No, I've lived in space for over a millennium, so I've never seen one on my own. >>
<< H-Ha Ok ... a millennium ... >>
The quintet continued its way in this market in order to pass the time. Angela was amazed by almost everything.
<< Looks like a child seen like that. And to think that it is over 1000 years old. >>
<< I admit that she does not seem credible at the moment, but she is full of resources. >>
<< Say me Scyllah, I was thinking that ... >>
Turning to him, Scyllah was gone. Looking around, Frederica did not see him.
<< Angela ! Do you know where Scyllah went ? >>
<< No. Why ? He's not here anymore ? >>
<< I was talking to him and within a second, he was no longer ... >>
Suddenly, they heard his thunderous voice not far from them.
<< ... here. What is he doing ? >>
<< Oh oh ! Sounds interesting to me. "Show your strength. Show what you're capable of." That's a catchy title for an attraction. >>
Scyllah had spotted a booth obviously intended to test the strength of the participants. Seeing this, Angela had a quick vision, a vision where everything around was destroyed.
<< No no no. Scyllah ! Stop !! >>
At her call, Scyllah stopped dead in his tracks, he who was about to give an uppercut with all his might.
<< What's wrong, beauty ? >>
<< Don't play this game ! You will destroy everything. >>
He then looked at his fist, realizing what he could have done.
<< I did not think about it. Excuse me. >>
But Scyllah watched tirelessly at the punching bag. Angela obviously noticed.
<< Do it. >>
<< Seriously ? >>
<< But no punch or whatever, just a flick. And not concentrated. >>
<< It's less fun all of a sudden, but okay. >>
Positioning himself in front, he squeezed his fingers while restraining himself and tapped.
<< Like that ? >>
Scyllah had blown away the punching bag in his excitement, even though he had restricted himself, much to the chagrin of the stand manager and Angela.
<< It was to be expected, let's continue. >>
Scyllah was satisfied. His imposing body impressed everyone. As for Angela, her exasperation had quickly given way to her usual amazement. She asked Frederica many times what were the things she saw, like a real child. Frederica was happy to have company.
<< Say me Angela. >>
<< Mmh ? >>
<< I brought you here to pass the time, but what are you going to do next ? >>
This question had not yet occurred to Angela since arriving on this world.
<< I ... don't know. >>
<< Mmh. How about staying at my home for a while ? >>
Angela made her eyes wide.
<< R-Really ? >>
<< It made me happy to have company, I'm usually all alone. >>
<< Thank you, Frederica ! >>
Angela threw herself into Frederica's arms as a thank you, who did not remain indifferent.
<< So ... cute. >>
<< And me ? >>
<< You are too big, Scyllah. You will have to go back to where you came from I think. >>
He then made a crestfallen face. When Infamous heard that, he smirked.
<< Nyark nyark nyark ! In your teeths, dirty worm. >>
<< Little ... >>
<< Stop you two. This is neither the place nor the time to confront each other. Leave your differences aside and take advantage of this market. >>
Pouting, the two continued as best they could. At the end of this market, they returned to Frederica's home, all smiles.
<< Pouah ! It was very cool. >>
<< I see you liked, Angela. >>
<< Yeees ! I would like to do it again later, I have never been able to do it on Earth and I will ... never be able to do it again ... >>
She had now gained a sad face.
<< D-Don't confuse your mind with past events. >>
<< Huh ? >>
<< In the Freundlichkeit family, from generation to generation, we look to the future without worrying about the past. >>
<< Are you clear-sighted from father to son and from mother to daughter ? >>
<< Clear ... sighted ? >>
Angela obviously had a misunderstanding of figures of speech.
<< It's a way of speaking, but don't worry about it ! I'm going to prepare you a nice little dish that you will tell me about ! >>
In unison, Angela and Scyllah saw their eyes twinkle. Infamous was also intrigued, but his pride kept him from being fully expressive.
<< By the way, has anyone seen Shamsal ? >>
<< Shamsal ? The dog ? Wasn't he with us ? >>
<< Yes, but he's not there. Wait. >>
Angela then quoted two words.
<< Destiny Recovery. >>
At this mention then appeared Shamsal.
<< So ? Where have you been ? >>
Turning around, Shamsal was glad to find Angela again. But he had something in his mouth.
<< He's got something. >>
<< Let's see. >>
By removing this thing, Frederica had a bad surprise.
<< A ... >>
<< Frederica ? You're Ookay ? >>
<< ... hand. >>
In shock, she passed out. Shamsal, with a most innocent air, had brought back a bloody hand from an unknown place. After having lived her adventures, Angela was hardly surprised, but she in turn made sure to properly get Frederica to recover.
<< Mmh. What's happened ? >>
<< You passed out earlier when you saw what Shamsal had reported. >>
Frederica then remembered what she had took.
<< Brr ! He's not going to crunch me huh ? >>
<< No, I think he likes you. >>
<< Ha phew ! >>
<< Otherwise, he would have devoured you already. >>
<< H-Ha ... >>
Relieved but still scared, she confided in Angela.
<< You know, it's been a while since I had such a commotion at home. >>
<< Why ? >>
<< Why ? I have been alone for several years now, my parents bequeathed everything to me when they died. >>
The notion of parents escaped Angela, she who was born in a restaurant.
<< I'm not sure I understand everything, but it must be sad. >>
<< W-W-What did I tell you with the Freundlichkeit ? N-Never the past, always the future ! >>
<< Ha yeah, it's true ! >>
<< Always the future ... >>
Angela could see that despite her family motto, the loss of her parents still affected her a lot. She then decided to act to cheer her up.
<< I-I'll make dinner ! >>
Frederica looked at her with astonishment.
<< You ... know how to cook ? >>
Angela looked shyly away.
<< Y-Yes, we will say that. >>
Hurrying to start, Angela listed various ingredients to Frederica. But the latter wondered what.
<< What is a potato ? >>
<< There is no here ? >>
<< I am afraid that no. >>
<< I see. Take me to your fields, you grow food, don't you ? >>
<< Y-Yes, right now ! >>
Once at the crops, Angela looked at them. Closing her eyes, she analyzed the structure of the entire crop and compared things to find out what would be equivalent to what she knew.
<< Saturnines for the potatoes. Gouradrops for the dough. Do you make milk here ? >>
<< Milk ? >>
<< A white liquid, lactose. Do you have cows or an equivalent ? >>
Frederica was a little embarrassed.
<< Y-Yes, I'll be back right away. >>
Taking a bucket, she going behind a nearby hut. After 5 minutes, she returned with the bucket full.
<< Lots of milk ! Where did you get it ? Is it a family secret for hiding yourself ? >>
<< Not really family no, but it's ... private. >>
<< Private ? We're both girls, I ... >>
She then saw Frederica's suspenders hastily delivered and her chest slightly wet. Angela was afraid to understand.
<< Ha. You do ... like that. >>
<< N-N-No ! Not everyone, but ... I can produce a lot of it and apparently I'm sugary, so ... >>
<< S-Stop ! No need to know more ! Let's go make the preparations. >>
<< O-Ok. >>
After this slightly awkward scene, Angela got down to work. Even if the first tests were absolutely inconclusive, Angela improved very quickly and showed good dexterity with the whisk and in the handling of kitchen tools. She peeled the saturnines to make bars. She also wielded gouradrops to make a paste similar to pancake batter. As for Frederica's milk, she curdled it for a few hours to make it like cheese. The energy released in this confection impressed Scyllah and Frederica, even Infamous seemed to be mouth watering. After all this work, Angela was finally done.
<< It's ready ! >>
Sitting down to the table, Angela served everyone with what she had made.
<< What is that ? >>
<< I present to you, ladies and gentlemen ... Tacos !! >>
<< A Tacos ? >>
<< Something that is particularly linked to me so to speak, a recipe that I embody particularly well. >>
Frederica seemed suspicious. She was looking at her Tacos with interest as Shamsal had already devoured his.
<< To say that my milk really served ... >>
<< Yes yes yes ! Tasting ! Go ahead ! >>
Taking a bite, Frederica radically changed her mind.
<< It'ch ... It'ch ... It'ch ... choo good ! >>
Neither too crunchy nor too runny, a perfect harmony. The temperature was also set brilliantly, and the ingredients contained in this modest gouradrops paste created a flavor like no other, that Frederica had to adore.
<< How did you do that ?! It's a delight ! >>
<< Hey hey hey ! It's my secret. On my home planet, these Tacos would have sold for a high price in 5 star gourmet restaurants. >>
<< I'm not sure I'm following you, but it's still very tasty. >>
After this small feast, everyone thanked Angela. Even that scathing Infamous felt compelled to congratulate her. Then came the time to go to bed. Although only Frederica seemed to need sleep, Angela stayed with her and faked sleep after firing her Destiny Bosses.
<< Frederica ? >>
<< Mmh ? >>
<< You sleep ? >>
<< In your opinion ? >>
<< H-Ha thin ! >>
<< Ha ha ! Don't worry, I like to tease you. >>
Silence fell briefly.
<< Frederica ? >>
<< What ? >>
<< Have you always been alone ? >>
<< Huh ? >>
Angela was serious and had wondered this for a little while since her parents' story.
<< Well, no, not always. Like I told you, I had parents. They were the best parents in the world. But ... they succumbed to a weird illness, leaving me all alone afterwards. >>
<< I'm sorry. >>
<< You have nothing to do with it. >>
<< You were loved, you. I don't know what it is. >>
<< How were you born ? >>
<< I do not know. I appeared in a restaurant, I have no parents. >>
Frederica did not know how to explain that to her or how to react.
<< You know what ? Let's sleep. Tomorrow, I'll go to the market and cook something for you which will be made this time with my own hands ! >>
Angela was happy.
<< Yes ! >>
<< So, see you tomorrow. >>
<< See you tomorrow ... >>
<< Yes... >>
<< ... mom. >>
Frederica then froze. It was the first time she was called like that. As for Angela, she fell asleep next to her, without realizing what she had just said.
<< What a mysterious little girl. >>
Following this strange moment, the two spent a silent night. For Angela, sleeping was something new. She didn't have to, but trying it every once in a while was probably restful. After that night, morning came, with its gentle breezes and weak sunlight. Angela woke up slowly, alone.
<< Where is Frederica ? It's true, she had to leave in the morning. >>
She imagined lunch awaiting her, which made her mouth water. Having nothing else to do, she waited at the table for the return of the one who had warmly welcomed her. But she was not coming. Waiting for a few hours, Frederica was made her wait.
<< What is she doing ? Does she usually delay like that ? >>
She then decided to go and see where she was. Interacting with the defense mechanisms and activating them by thought in order to protect Frederica's house as she did, she left in the direction of the market. She had noticed that her flower basket was not there, she had undoubtedly taken it to do her shopping. Through the stalls and displays, she did not see her, as if in reality she had never been to this market.
<< It's weird. I no longer feel her presence. >>
It was then that out of the corner of her eye, she saw something that disturbed her.
<< Some food ? What does it do here ? >>
Looking away from the alley next door, she saw various other items that would have been left there, abandoned. Or fallen from a basket.
<< No ! >>
Hurrying, she saw the flower basket, on the ground.
<< What is he doing here ?! Where is Frederica ?! >>
At these words, she heard a cracking noise. But not a crack of branches or wood, a crack of bones. Angela then quickly turned her head and saw something that horrified her. Two entities, male in appearance, stood on either side of Frederica's lifeless body. One behind her held her by the back of her neck with one hand. The other, in front of her, held in his hand a dagger from which a suspicious liquid was flowing. With the backlight, Angela did not see the color of this liquid, but rather easily suspected his identity.
<< Im...possible... >>
Throwing Frederica's body away, the one who held it noticed Angela's presence. He informed the one holding the dagger, who then beckoned him to go and attack her to eliminate any witnesses. Angela continued to look at her friend's corpse, lying in a pool of blood, she hadn't noticed that one of the two assassins was rushing at her, all the blade out. But arriving a few meters from her, the accomplice lost his balance and collapsed with all his weight.
<< Why ... >>
The murderer holding the murder weapon was surprised. His colleague was a trained killer, losing his balance was in itself one of the mistakes he would not make under any circumstances. Looking at Angela, he felt a threatening aura emanating from her, causing him to adopt a defensive posture. But quickly, the aura became more overwhelming, more intense.
<< Who is this little girl ? >>
Lifting her head, Angela had a freezing look of hate.
<< Die ... >>
<< What ? What are you... >>
<< SILENCE !! >>
Suddenly, the man lost his voice and his eardrums exploded.
<< Ugh ! >>
He threw his dagger at Angela, who crumpled to dust when she got to her.
<< What ?! >>
Angela glared, she had never reached such a level of rage. In fact, the accomplice who had previously charged her had died instantly on approaching her. Angela's presence, coupled with her deep sadness, instantly ordered the end of other people's lives. The very concept of this odious character had therefore come to an end. Nothing was left of him except an empty carcass. The same had happened with the murderous dagger. Its own atoms had been killed and nothing remained, like a direct erasure of existence. It is evident that the same fate awaited the remaining assassin. In the absence of a voice, he was thinking various things. This man was special, he obviously had supernatural powers that he seemed to retain in case of extreme emergencies.
<< Dirty bitch ! Eat that, Flame Murder ! >>
Releasing a murderous flame, she was annihilated by the aura of the young girl.
<< Shit ! Assassin Electric Arc ! >>
A bluish flash having the particularity of affecting up to a subatomic scale. But Angela's lethal effect killed that attack again. The assassin repeated his actions as Angela walked slowly towards him, filled with hatred. Torrents of water, rays of light without form or matter, even psychic waves. But nothing helped, the attempted murders died without distinction. Then came the moment when Angela was a few meters from the junk.
<< What do you want from me ?! >>
<< Die. >>
<< Answer ! >>
<< I do not answer bastards like you !! >>
<< She reads my ... thoughts ?! But what is this mons ... >>
His mind clouded over then. Angela suddenly looked scarier, more domineering.
<< N-No. No ! Leave me !! >>
<< Assholes like you ... deserve to DIE !!! >>
A titanic pain then ran through the body and mind of the murderer. A pain so unbearable that he paradoxically wished death to quickly end it. But it didn't turn out like that. Angela, impassive, let him twist in pain, completely paralyzed in place. She who had just made a close friend, the latter had succumbed to the hands of infamous people, without her being able to come and help her.
<< Miserable ... insect ! >>
<< Silence I said. >>
At that moment, even his thoughts could not convey a word. He could still live and feel the pain, but his mind had completely softened and couldn't think.
<< I bring misfortune wherever I go. First Benoit and there, Frederica. Why ? Why ?! You are all ... disgusting ! >>
She then ended the man's suffering by killing him instantly and then exploding his head and his four limbs. The assassin annihilated, she lowered her head, eyes into hair, and stared at the ground. Tears started to roll down her cheeks.
<< I can't be with anyone. Sniff! This is probably why I have no parents. >>
Having briefly avenged Frederica in a stroke of intense anger, she wiped away her tears and looked skyward. Having decided to stay in solitude to prevent others from ending up like her two previous friends, she put aside her feelings and teleported from this world to the next Destiny Boss with, for goal, to finish this fatal destiny which had been imposed on her.