Chapter 38: Baku and the Princess

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Main Hall)

(Scene: Baku arrives with Savannah's friends at the High University and get surprised by the new look)

[Baku Cree]: Geez, would you like extra pink with all of your pink decorations? I mean seriously, who was in charge of this?

[Halenday Medellon]: So, they finally finished decorating the school for the Winter Homecoming Dance... The pinks a little much but besides that it looks nice.

[Baku Cree]: Only a little much? Dude, they painted the lockers pink! I can't even tell which one's mine.

[Princess Savannah]: The least they could've done was combo it with another color, white maybe? I prefer purple, but I wasn't in charge so I shouldn't complain.

[Mitsune Akamiko]: *Gaasspp!!* *Eyes glowing* I love it! The pink roses, the big pink balloons, the pink streamers, the pink hearts! This year’s dance is gonna be soooo romantic! Don't you love it too, Lady Yamabushi?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Ugh* I think I'm gonna barf…

[Halenday Medellon]: Just promise not to on me. Remember we're going together, milady.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: But you didn't have to say yes, Hally…

[Princess Savannah]: *putting on makeup* Oohhh yes he did! I'd die before letting you stay indoors on the best night of your life, baby doll.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Even though I would rather be training…

[Princess Savannah]: I- don't- care! Baku love, what is my schedule for today?

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* Hm? Why would I know any of that except for the courses we have together?

[Princess Savannah]: *Sigh* ... Just read my classes off to me, please. I wanted you to sound like my paparazzi or an agent with a clipboard.

[Baku Cree]: ... Fine, let me see your schedule... Alright, today you have a study hall, then we all have Art together, after that you have Theatre, Culinary Arts, and Advanced Psychology.

[Princess Savannah]: I see... Do you have any periods that are critical for you to attend, like math per say?

[Baku Cree]: I have Algebra at the same time you have Psychology... Why?

[Princess Savannah]: I'm going to require you to be by my side for each of my classes today excluding when you have Algebra.

[Baku Cree]: Why? That doesn't make any sense to me.

[Princess Savannah]: What do you mean?

[Baku Cree]: I mean I have my own classes to attend, I can't just skip them.

[Princess Savannah]: Yes, you can.

[Baku Cree]: Uhm, no I can't. I made a deal with Master Grendar where I can't skip any of my classes no matter what.

[Princess Savannah]: But earlier you claimed to be confident in your studies. If you are, you shouldn't be bothered if there were circumstances in which you had to be needed for something else. Isn't that correct?

[Baku Cree]: Yeah, I guess. But it goes without saying, I can't help you. Sorry.

[Princess Savannah]: *Rolls eyes* *Siigghh* ... Very well then... *click*

[Baku Cree]: *Freaking out* Wh-what the hell!? Is this a handcuff!?

[Princess Savannah]: *Smiling* Mhm! Now you can follow me to my classes as much as you like!

[Baku Cree]: *Embarrassed* This is not at all what I was asking for!

[Princess Savannah]: Okay kiddies, we'll see you later! Come now Baku, we have a very busy day ahead of us!

[Baku Cree]: W-wait a minute! D-damn it! Someone help me! Why do you have these, and why are they purple and fluffy!?

[Halenday Medellon]: *Smiling* Bye bye, love birds!

*Princess Savannah with Baku in tow, takes him through the pink and heavily decorated Main Hall of the High University linked by a inseparable pair fluffy velvet colored handcuffs.

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* *Embarrassed* Ah geez! Why the hell is she doing this!? Is the princess trying to embarrass me!? This is so not cool... I think... She's acting all normal about the fact that she handcuffed me to her wrist! I-I don't know if I like this! I don't know if I should like this! She's my freakin' sister! She's super freakin' hot too! But it's only a big deal because I'm super weird! WHAT THE HELL DO I DO!?

[Baku Cree]: ... Wait a minute... Where is she taking me, anyways!? Oh my Goddess, I am not ready for this! I can barely even think straight! Holy crap, what room is this? What's behind that door!? Oh man, this is it! This is the end! This is the...... O-oh, it’s the study hall…

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Study Hall Area)

(Scene: Baku and Savannah enter the study area of the High University)

*The study hall area is a student lounge with cushy sofas and amenities for the students to relax and focus on their work. There were tiny breakfast treats like baked doughnuts and cookies within a small kitchenette area that had fresh coffee brewed and orange juice stored in the minifridges. Computer desktops were organized in rows that allowed students to write and research things, as well as print out their papers and projects. It was very quiet as it also served as one of many libraries found in the High University, but seniors and upperclassmen were just hanging out enjoying their privileges in a space that had a small amount of teacher supervision.

[Princess Savannah]: Let's sit somewhere... secluded…

[Baku Cree]: *Deeply inhales* .........

*Baku and the princess find a nice area away from other students.

[Princess Savannah]: Take a seat, Baku. Are you comfortable?

[Baku Cree]: *Shyly* Y-yeah, I am... Okay... So, uh... What are we doing here? A-are we gonna study... Or something?

[Princess Savannah]: No, silly... I just want to talk…

*Savannah stares at her little brother while lightly touching her still handcuffed hand to Baku's.

[Baku Cree]: *Eyes Widen* ......... About what, princess?

[Princess Savannah]: Are you nervous?

[Baku Cree]: *Blushing* ....................... About what, princess?

[Princess Savannah]: About becoming a hero? You looked really strong this morning in front of my daddy, and everybody was impressed... Especially me…

*Princess Savannah smiles softly as she adjusts her long black hair back over her slim shoulders away from her chest, shifting her seating to be a little bit closer to Baku. He holds his breath a little bit and looks down at his new shoes.

[Baku Cree]: Oh, yeah... Uh, I guess I'm feeling better than when I started... I'm still kinda nervous because I don't know what to expect... But, your parents, and our brother, are working hard to help me get prepared... So, you liked my little display, huh?

[Princess Savannah]: *Flirtingly* I did... Your Eternia Crystal, it's the same color as your eyes... Aventurine...... Isn't that your true name, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: ... Y-Yeah... But, I don't really like it when other people use it…

[Princess Savannah]: Why not?

[Baku Cree]: I don't know... My mom says it has a special meaning to her... So, I only like it when she uses it.

[Princess Savannah]: I think it's a pretty name... May I use it?

[Baku Cree]: ......... *Sigh* ... Sometimes, but not in front of other people... Especially my mother. Alright?

[Princess Savannah]: *Smiling* Okay…

[Baku Cree]: *Blushing* *Nervous* ... I... Think your name is pretty too…

[Princess Savannah]: Really? Why do you think it's pretty?

[Baku Cree]: It... Sounds sophisticated and mysterious, yet... Elegant and beautiful…

[Princess Savannah]: Do you think I'm beautiful?

[Baku Cree]: ... Y-yes... I do.

[Princess Savannah]: Why do you think I'm beautiful?

[Baku Cree]: ...... I... don't think you can explain beauty.

[Princess Savannah]: Explain to me what you find beautiful about myself.

[Baku Cree]: Um... Okay... *Deeply inhales* I believe, that... You have a beautiful personality... Along with a soft and soothing voice. You have the mind of a genius, princess... You're so smart and it makes me happy to hear you speak in class. You're interested in the coolest things like history, which I think is totally rad. You have the most awesome group of friends, and a very strong sense of dedication for your goals, and I really believe you will achieve all of them…

[Princess Savannah]: ...... Is that really what you think of me?

[Baku Cree]: *Knods* ... Yes, princess…

*Princess Savannah becomes silent after hearing this.

*So much in fact, that Baku thinks he's done something wrong. It seems as if his older sister's thoughts circled in mystery and confliction. Perhaps telling her that she was beautiful was better off kept a secret, even though the words were basically pried out of the young hero. Was he supposed to say no? That she wasn't beautiful? That would've been a flat out lie.

*Baku didn't know if he should say something or not, so it was decided to just stay silent and let his sister go first. It was probably the safest thing to do, since he nearly professed his love to her. The quietness went on for so long that his heart began to race while he waited for a response. The teen boy didn't know what he should do since he couldn't go anywhere, after all.

*This is when the aroma of the princess' signature perfume, La luxure d'Aphrodite: pour elle, put a shock Baku's senses. It was as alluring as ever. Weakened by its enticing strength and his admiration for Savannah, he dared to look upon her body as she sat beside him quietly.

*The Princess' skin was soft and smooth, a by-product of her meticulous skin care routine that involved various types of body lotions and soaps. Free of all imperfections like a model statue whose sculptor spent years ensuring every inch of her being was carefully pampered with by a divine brush. Silky jet black hair ran down her back like a calm river, and had a velvet scent that reminded Baku of a time when life was easier...

*Before he became truly acquainted with the princess...

*Before he became the World Guardian...

*Her black and white royal uniform hugged the waist and hips as the skirt that accompanied it was made secured by a belt, as it delicately covered her soft and tender thighs about midway down.

*Savannah's long legs were adorned with black knee high socks. The boots with three inch heels and buckles that matched the colour of her royal uniform were sexily crossed as she sat beside her little brother upon white cushions. The secluded spot they found in the study hall was so hidden away from everything else, that it seemed like the two royals were alone together in a secret room.

*Sitting comfortably on a couch, the beautiful maiden's dazzling eyes of violet looked softly upon her hand she has placed on top of her adopted kin. The Princess does this for about a minute before finally saying something...

[Princess Savannah]: Baku... I think you're lying to me...

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* What? Why do you think that?

[Princess Savannah]: Because you don't know anything about me in order to make those kinds of assumptions.

[Baku Cree]: But I've known you since the third grade, princess…

[Princess Savannah]: But I've never even spoken to you until this year. So how could you know anything about me as a human being?

[Baku Cree]: Savannah, where is this all coming from?

[Princess Savannah]: I think the only thing you find beautiful of me, is my body and your lust for it... Is my theory correct?

[Baku Cree]: ......... Forget I said anything…

[Princess Savannah]: Do you still think I'm beautiful, little brother?

[Baku Cree]: Yes, I do.

[Princess Savannah]: ... Oh, really? *Smiling* That's why I like you, Baku. You don't move an inch even when you’re put down into the dirt itself. You have a will as strong as steel, whether it be for better or for worse. The universe needs more people like you and I. We could make it stronger... That's why I think you'll be a good hero, and I didn't assume anything from you because you've already proved it to me.

[Baku Cree]: What do you want me to do in order to prove that I mean it when I say I think you're beautiful?

[Princess Savannah]: I'll let you know... One day…

[Baku Cree]: What does that mean?

[Princess Savannah]: Wouldn't you like to know…

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* I don't know what that means, but okay…

*RING! RING! RING!

[Princess Savannah]: Are you ready to go to our next class?

[Baku Cree]: Are you going to take off these handcuffs?

[Princess Savannah]: *Smiling* Of course not, Aventurine!

[Baku Cree]: *Siigghh* Okay…

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Ms. Cardell's Art Class)

(Scene: Baku and Savannah enter the Art classroom)

*Baku and Savannah take a seat beside each other in front of a canvas.

[Halenday Medellon]: *Smiling* Enjoying your day so far, Master Baku? Is the princess going easy on you?

[Baku Cree]: *Sigh* Dude, I'm not used to being this confused so early in the morning…

[Halenday Medellon]: Well, just try to focus on the brighter side of things.

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* Like what?

[Halenday Medellon]: I mean, you do get to spend the day with a woman as beautiful as the princess. You should consider yourself lucky.

[Baku Cree]: Yeah, but it's not like I can admit to liking this…

[Halenday Medellon]: What do you mean?

[Baku Cree]: Because people like Lady Yamabushi and Lady Akamiko exist…

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *pfft* You should be grateful to be in the presence of the princess…

[Baku Cree]: Oh really? Do you wanna switch positions with me?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Blushing* N-no, I'm good…

[Baku Cree]: Then why are you getting all flustered for?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Embarrassed* Because I've already had to it before. She does it randomly…

[Baku Cree]: I see…

[Mitsune Akamiko]: Don't worry, Baku. I won't make fun of you... too much... But it does help to know, you're handcuffed to a man, darling…

[Baku Cree]: *Embarrassed* Ah geez, you're terrible! Are you guys even friends!?

[Mitsune Akamiko]: *Smiling* Of course we are! Isn't that right, princess?

[Princess Savannah]: *Confused* Hm? Did someone say something mean about me, again?

*The Art teacher Ms. Cardell enters the classroom.

[Ms. Cardell]: *Smiling* Good morning, students! I hope you're all having a wonderful morning! So, since Mid-Term exams are on the horizon, and this class is simply an elective, I thought it would be fun if today we had tried something a little different! Let's pair up in groups, and create a work of art around your partner! The grades for today will be added to your final score of the semester!

[Halenday Medellon]: Hm? Well this will be an easy A. So who wants to be my partner?

[Mitsune Akamiko]: *Smiling* Hally, draw me and Yuri-chan!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Embarrassed* L-lady Akamiko! Wh-what are you doing!?

[Mitsune Akamiko]: *Flirtingly* C'mon cutie, give me a lap dance!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Embarrassed* Wh-what!? You're so pervy!

[Halenday Medellon]: Okay ladies, hold still…

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Embarrassed* Don't draw me like this, Hally!

[Baku Cree]: *Blushing* Holy... crap…

[Princess Savannah]: Oooohhhh, Baaakuuu…

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* Huh!?

[Princess Savannah]: *Flirtingly* *Posing suggestively* Draw me like one of your anime girls!

[Baku Cree]: *Embarrassed* *Blushing* O-oh man... Just what the hell's going on here... Alright, uhh, hold still? I only have one hand to work with, luckily I'm right handed…

*Baku proceeds to draw Princess Savannah.

[Princess Savannah]: *Flirtingly* Are you done yet, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: *Embarrassed* *Blushing* Uh, almost…

[Princess Savannah]: Well, I'm bored... I want to see it.

[Baku Cree]: Um, okay…

*Savannah observes Baku's drawing of her. He’s clearly been studying his Action Arts How To Draw Manga books as his anatomy and art style has improved since the beginning of the month.

[Princess Savannah]: … Baku ...... Why did you make my boobs so big?

[Baku Cree]: *Nervous* Ummm.......

[Princess Savannah]: You know what, don't answer that... I think it looks nice, you’re a fan of anime and stuff, right? Is this how you imagine your older sister in the perverted imagination that is your mind?

[Baku Cree]: Ummmmmm............ I prefer not to answer that…

[Princess Savannah]: Fair enough. Switch spots with me. It's my turn to draw you now…

[Baku Cree]: *cough* Okay…

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Embarrassed* Hally, are you done yet? I don't want to be like this anymore…

[Mitsune Akamiko]: *Flirtingly* Oh baby, you're so cute!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: P-please stop, milady…

[Halenday Medellon]: Just adding the finishing touches... Okay... Done, wanna see it Lady Yamabushi?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Embarrassed* No! Throw it away or I'll destroy it!

[Mitsune Akamiko]: No way, I want to keep it!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Blushing* Why!?

[Mitsune Akamiko]: *Flirtingly* Wouldn't you like to know!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: I don't even know what that means!

[Halenday Medellon]: *Smiling* Okay ladies, draw me now!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: ... Very well then... I shall do it.

*Lady Yamabushi proceeds to draw Halenday.

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[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Okay, I'm done…

[Halenday Medellon]: Oh really? That was fast. Let's see it, shall we?

*Halenday observes Ayurielli's drawing of him.

[Halenday Medellon]: ......... Hm?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Do you like it?

[Halenday Medellon]: It... Looks... Like your art is getting better!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Freaking out* You hate it!

[Halenday Medellon]: *Embarrassed* No, I love it!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Crying* I'm sorry for disappointing you! *Grabs a pair of scissors and points it to her chest*

[Halenday Medellon]: *Freaking out* Put down the scissors!

[Baku Cree]: Your friends are psychopaths…

[Princess Savannah]: Yes, but aren't we all…

*RING! RING! RING!

[Ms. Cardell]: *Smiling* Okay, everybody! If you're done with your pieces, please be sure to hand them in and have a wonderful rest of your day!

*The group leaves the Art class.

[Halenday Medellon]: *Smiling* Okay darlings, see you at lunch!

[Princess Savannah]: Bye bye, lovelies! Okay Baku, what class do we have next?

[Baku Cree]: You have theatre…

[Princess Savannah]: *Smiling* Alright! Let's go, little bro!

*Savannah takes Baku to the auditorium.

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Auditorium)

(Scene: Baku and Savannah enter the Auditorium it is massive with a large stage and podium, it seems there is a small class in session)

[Baku Cree]: What is this?

[Princess Savannah]: *Shh* *Whispering* Let's find a seat quietly…

*Baku and the princess take a seat next to a few students and a teacher. An upperclassman is in the middle of a presentation.

[Upperclassmen]: *Singingly* So I beg you little birdie, be free and leave the facade of safety that is the cage that fouls your fate, and soar to the blue skies and follow your destiny! Do not be timid, for the clouds shall soothe you with their soft kiss and the winds will guide you like a parenting breeze to allow you to find your wings and live a life of beauty, like the elegant fowl you aspire to be! So, I beg you little birdie, the history between you and I has been long and utterly fantasizing, but your future awaits you just over the horizon! Do not worry about me, for I am just a simple human. I am bound to the earth by the sins of my ancestors, and all I may do is watch in blissful happiness, knowing that my best friend is experiencing what it means to be one with the eternal force that is mother nature... Thank you…

[Class of students]: *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap*

[Mr. Ibbopo]: *Clapping* Ah, yes! Beautiful, Michael, beautiful! That was a wonderful display! Now then, who else would like to share their Mid-Term Short Plays? Princess, shall you?

[Princess Savannah]: Yes, Mr. Ibbopo, I shall... Come, Baku.

[Baku Cree]: *Nervous* Uh, w-wait a minute!

*Princess Savannah takes Baku to the stage in front of the auditorium.

[Mr. Ibbopo]: Excuse me, Princess. Why is the World Guardian handcuffed to your wrist?

[Princess Savannah]: Baku is here for moral support. I'm a little nervous, you see.

[Mr. Ibbopo]: Ah, very well then, begin as you please.

[Baku Cree]: You're not going to ask any more into this?

[Princess Savannah]: *Ahem* *Deeply inhales* On the outside, you and I are so different. I am a maiden, and you are a peasant. I live next to a garden of beautifully assorted flowers. You live next to a farm with cattle and manure. If you don't get it yet, it is truly quite simple. I am the princess, and you are my subordinate. You will bend to my whim and answer to my beckon call, and you will not question it...

[Princess Savannah]: On the contrary, you and I are very much alike. I am a human, and you are a human. The only thing that separates our lives is but a flimsy fence that only symbolizes the materialization of the possessions and wealth my ancestors left me, and the poverty that they enforced on you. When you are born into royalty, you are expected to be bowed to by those lower than you, yet you must keep and maintain a critical and unflinching persona.

[Princess Savannah]: Because everybody that bows down to you, also looks up to you aspiringly. You must take on the strength of becoming the foundation of an entire people, and never break under the pressure of needing to answer or provide for said people. You can't make mistakes, because everyone expects you to be nothing less than absolutely perfect! But, why do you look at me longingly so?

[Princess Savannah]: We are both fragile humans, yet you admire me as if I am not just your queen, but your goddess as well. Why do you hold me on such a high pedestal? If I fall, will you catch me? Or just let me shatter on the same foundation you had me stronghold? Will you help me pick up the pieces? Or will you blame me for unironically praising me like a holy deity, only to be disappointed in the end......... Thank you…

[Class of students]: *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap*

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* What... the... fuck…

[Mr. Ibbopo]: *Clapping* Ahhh, yes! Splendid, absolutely magnificent! That was extraordinary, Princess! Truly exquisite! A true commentary! Another round of applause to her majesty!

[Class of students]: *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap*

*RING! RING! RING!

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Main Hall)

(Scene: Baku and Savannah silently walk through the halls of the High University)

[Baku Cree]: ......... Uhh, so how long have you been working on that theatre project, Princess?

[Princess Savannah]: Hm? Oh, I came up with that last night.

[Baku Cree]: *Surprised* You're kidding!? But, it was so deep and heavily detailed... I thought I was taking a peek into your soul or something!

[Princess Savannah]: Well, maybe you did see a thing or two about me, so take with that what you please... But, when I said I was nervous, I actually meant it... Because I wasn't sure if I was going to bomb the presentation or not. *Smiling* That's why I needed you!

[Baku Cree]: What do you mean, Princess?

[Princess Savannah]: You see, Aventurine, I took you to my Theatre class because I trusted you would help me keep my composure as I held up the farce that I spent a long time on my project, even though I didn't... You being by my side today really helped me stay calm in front of the other students. I'm not a good public speaker, but I believe that your natural confidence and charisma affected me today. So, thank you, little brother... I appreciate you.

[Baku Cree]: *Blushing* ... It was my pleasure, princess.

[Princess Savannah]: So, are you ready for our next class?

[Baku Cree]: You mean you still need me to boost your confidence?

[Princess Savannah]: Well not quite, but I thought you'd like to spend more time with your big sister?

[Baku Cree]: Alright, let's go to Culinary Arts then.

*Savannah smiles softly at Baku before making their way to the cooking classroom.

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Culinary Arts Classroom)

(Scene: Baku and Savannah appear in the cooking classroom, it is a large kitchen with fridges and cabinets full of fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen meats, spice racks, pots, pans and other cooking materials)

[Mrs. O’Neal]: Righto, students! Today is your Mid-Term examination test! You and a partner have until the end of the period to whip up a sweet and savory dessert! Your time begins, now!

[Princess Savannah]: Okay little brother, today we are going to make a vanilla sundae chocolate soufflé. They're my favorite dessert and I require your assistance to make them perfect. Will you help me?

[Baku Cree]: Of course I will. But... How are we going to do this with these handcuffs on?

[Princess Savannah]: Hm... Perhaps you have a point... Ah well, we'll just have to work around it. These have a thirty-foot line connecting us for free movement, after all. *Ziiiiip*

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* Why don't you just take them off?

[Princess Savannah]: Okay Baku, I need you to get me the following ingredients while I set everything else up... Get me unsalted butter, 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate, 6 eggs, a half teaspoon of salt, a half teaspoon of cream tartar, three quarter cups of sugar, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and lastly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving... Yeah, let's have both of those, that sounds divine. Alright, did you get all of that, my sweet? Also, tie your hair up, and remove all of your jewelry, please.

[Baku Cree]: Yeah, no doubt... Ah geez, that was a grocery list... Alright I got this... Salt, butter, eggs... Hey, Princess do you want me to separate the yolks and the whites?

[Princess Savannah]: Yes please, may you? ... Baku, where did you learn the art of the kitchen?

[Baku Cree]: Well, back in the fields, I would help my mother cook every so often. So I got a thing or two up my sleeve…

[Princess Savannah]: I see... I didn't expect you to be so well rounded. I never would've thought you'd make a such a good helper based on my observations of you and your grades throughout the school year. *Smiling* I'm quite impressed, Aventurine.

[Baku Cree]: Ehh, I guess I'm full of surprises... It was always me and my mother, after all. She taught me many things way back when that I hold near and dear to myself. So, I treasure those memories between us. It's most of the reason why I took up being a hero to begin with.

[Princess Savannah]: That's beautiful, Baku. I'm glad you value the relationship with your mother. Hearing that you didn't let that sweet soul overwork herself in vain of your shortcomings, warms my heart and leads me to think a bit more highly of you.

[Baku Cree]: *Smiling* Thanks, Princess! So where are we on this dish, anyways?

[Princess Savannah]: Yes, so right now, I'm slowly adding the quarter cup of sugar and beating it until a stiff, glossy peak forms. In a separate bowl, I'm gonna need you to whisk the egg yolks until thick and pale in color. Then add in the remaining half cup of sugar and the vanilla. When you're done with that, add the melted chocolate you had set up.

[Baku Cree]: Gotcha, sis...... *Baku proceeds to add the required ingredients until a sweet chocolate sauce is made* ...... Okay, is this fluffy enough?

[Princess Savannah]: Let me taste it....

*Princess Savannah sticks out her tongue allowing Baku to touch the rubber spatula covered with sweet and savory chocolate to it.

[Princess Savannah]: *Seductively*.... Mmmm…

[Baku Cree]: *Eyes Widening* *Blushing* .........

[Princess Savannah]: It’s delicious, Baku…

[Baku Cree]: Great…

[Princess Savannah]: Alright, I think it's ready to get put in the oven... *Smiles softly* Thanks, Baku... You really helped me out today.

[Baku Cree]: Anytime, Princess. It's my pleasure.

*The ovens timer goes off and the princess takes out the chocolatey dessert. The souffle was a perfect dark brown and smelt as savory as it looked.

[Princess Savannah]: *Deeply inhales* It smells so sweet, doesn’t it Baku? Finally, we shall dust it with powdered sugar......... And it's done. With fifteen minutes to spare... Instructor, will you please grade our dish?

[Mrs. O’Neal]: Hmm... So, the princess was blessed with the talents of the Gourmet Guardian? Well, let's see how we did... What did we craft today?

[Princess Savannah]: Today, we made a chocolate soufflé topped with powdered sugar, served with a side of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

[Mrs. O’Neal]: Hmm... I see... Its presentation does look quite appetizing... 25 points... Adherence to the theme... 20 points…

[Princess Savannah]: *Deeply inhales* *Heart beating* ......

[Mrs. O’Neal]: So, you've passed the presentation part of the test... And now it's time for the taste test. Are your spoons ready?

*Baku, Savannah, and the instructor each take a scoop of the soufflé and ice cream.

*Upon penetrating the crust of the chocolate, warm and gooey sauce spill out covering the cold vanilla ice cream causing the two substances to melt and converge on contact. This coupled with the extra sweet whip cream, created the perfect symmetry of chocolate and vanilla.

[Princess Savannah]: *Nervous* .........

[Baku Cree]: .........

[Mrs. O’Neal]: ......... Hmm... It's very chocolatey... How much chocolate did you two add to this dish?

*Savannah turns to Baku with a concerned look on her face as he was the one who added the chocolate to the dish.

[Baku Cree]: ... Uhm... Chocolate doesn't ask silly questions. Chocolate understands.

[Princess Savannah]: *Eyes widen* *Jaw drops* .........

[Mrs. O’Neal]: *Eyes Widening* ... You sir... Are a not only the hero of the world... but the hero of people who love food! 40 POINTS!!!

[Baku Cree]: *Nervous* Freakin' clutch…

[Princess Savannah]: *Relieved* Oh my Goddess, I almost killed you…

[Mrs. O’Neal]: Lastly, how did you two do in your Sanitation and hygiene applications? I can see that you maintained a neat working area, and you two both tied your hair up, as well as removing all of your jewelry. But, I must ask... Why do you have the World Guardian handcuffed to your wrist, milady?

[Princess Savannah]: Oh, you see, my father asked me to show Baku how to act more royal like, so we spent the whole day together! Think of it as a bonding experiment!

[Mrs. O’Neal]: Hmm. Interesting... I assume he is learning very well undertaking the role of one of the schools most scholarly endowed students!

[Princess Savannah]: Yes, he sure is learning a lot very quickly. He makes me very proud of him!

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* Even though at this point I've just accepted the fact that nobody's going to question it further…

[Mrs. O’Neal]: Either way, for your Sanitation and hygiene applications, you've scored 15 points. Granting you a perfect passing grade. Congratulations, Princess. You've held a perfect grade in this class for the entire semester.

[Princess Savannah]: *bows* Thank you, Mrs. O’Neal. You've been a perfect teacher.

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* *Smiles softly* Awesome.

*RING! RING! RING!

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Main Hall)

(Scene: Baku and Savannah appear in the halls of the High University)

[Princess Savannah]: *SIIIGGGHHH* I can't believe I passed that class…

[Baku Cree]: Princess, did you really need my help for that class too? The teacher said that you had a perfect score in that class all year.

[Princess Savannah]: Oh Baku, you don't understand how much you saved my grades today... The only reason why I've been passing in that class is because I've been riding the coattails of my partners who carry me because I'm beautiful! I had to use you for this big test because I was too embarrassed to ask any of the other students for help a second time. I was afraid of being accused of cheating or something…

[Baku Cree]: Well that surely couldn’t have been a problem for you, Princess. I can’t think of a single person in the kingdom who would deny you of anything. Let alone even dare making you feel bad for asking.

[Princess Savannah]: *Whining Dramatically* I know but… Something deep inside of my heart told me to manipulate you into bending to my whim today… I’m so sorry, Baku. You deserve better as the World Guardian, and I promise I will never do that to you again. But my insecurities just wouldn’t allow myself to risk it. So, I had no choice but listen to my heart and use you… I wouldn’t have had to do it if I was as smart as Hally, Miko, and Yuri. But I’m not, I’m a slut who can only use her body to lust and charm people weak enough to fall for me. Will you please find it in you to forgive me? My biggest fear is being called out on my faults and imperfections…

[Baku Cree]: Of course, I forgive you, Princess. But please don't beat yourself up and you shouldn't over stress yourself like that. Besides, everybody has flaws. That's what makes us humans. We all make mistakes sometimes, so we try to learn from them, so we don't do it again. Nobody's perfect, so you shouldn't force yourself to aspire to be in other people's eyes. Because if you do, you'll spend your entire life hating yourself instead of enjoying the little things in life, like watching anime or playing video games... Or in your case, buying super sexy lingerie and dominating your best friends…

[Princess Savannah]: *Sniff* ... Baku... Why are you so good with words?

[Baku Cree]: I don't know, I was raised by my mother.

[Princess Savannah]: *Smiles softly* ......... *click*

*Savannah removes the fluffy handcuffs from Baku's wrist.

[Baku Cree]: *Sigh* Well, that feels nice…

[Princess Savannah]: *Smiles softly* Baku... You're such a sweetheart. Why don't you have a girlfriend?

[Baku Cree]: *Blushing* *Embarrassed* I guess... I'm too picky? Either that or I've never been cool enough to be considered for eligibility.

[Princess Savannah]: Well, I think you're super cool, and if there's ever a girl that you want to date but you're too nervous to speak to, just let me know and I'll have her wrapped around your finger in a flinch... Have a great rest of your day, I'll see you later, little brother…

[Baku Cree]: *Smiling* Hehehe, thanks Princess, you too... *Thinking to himself* Except I have to go to math…

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Mr. Everstein's Algebra Class)

(Scene: Baku enters the Algebra Classroom)

[Mr. Everstein]: Good afternoon, Baku. Do you have last week’s homework assignment?

[Baku Cree]: Yep, here you go.

[Mr. Everstein]: Impressive, in just a few weeks, you've managed to raise your grade at least one whole letter. What's your secret?

[Baku Cree]: Oh, I just have a badass tutor, and an even more awesome teacher.

[Mr. Everstein]: *Blushing* Oh gosh, you don't mean that!

*Baku proceeds to take a seat.

[Leonidas Quark]: Hey Baku, how ya doin'?

[Baku Cree]: Oh, what's up, Leo? You having a good day?

[Leonidas Quark]: I sure am! Hey, I wanted to know if you wanted to come to my Math and Science club after school?

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* ....... I really don't want to... But, he's the reason my grade is barely a D now, so I guess I owe it to him......... *Smiling* Sure dude, I'll stay after with you.

[Leonidas Quark]: Awesome! This is gonna be great!

[Mr. Everstein]: Alright students, since next week starts our Mid-Term Examination Test, today we are going to take a pretest to see where we are in terms of our studies. Take your time, and use you calculators…

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* Okay... I've been studying for this, I can't fail these tests anymore, so I have to pass this... For Millia... Damn, I still haven't seen or heard from Barrtio or Finn in ages. If they saw me today handcuffed to the princess, they would've lost their shit for the rest of their lives... Oh, the princess... I feel like I've learned so much about her today. I used to have the biggest crush on her, but it was for the most shallow reasons... I only saw her beauty and lusted for her amazing body, but she's so much more than that. She hates herself for not being perfect, but the truth is, she's perfect exactly as she is...

[Baku Cree]: I thought I lost my attraction to her after she became my older sister, but that small spark was pretty much reignited after what I experienced from her today... I think I really do love her... Shit, but it's not like I can tell her, because she's my stupid older sister... My stupid, sexy, older sister... Damn it, I'm so weird... What the hell's wrong with me? I'm such a pervert. I'm an idiot too. I have no idea what I'm doing half the time, and the other half I kinda just float around waiting for something to happen to me and hopefully it works in my favor. I'm not sure how I'm going to save the world with this mentality, but everybody's rooting for me and believes that I can do it. But, geez, it's like everybody forgot I just turned 15...

[Baku Cree]: Oh my Goddess, I hope my journey is like dumb easy or something, because if the world blows up on my watch, everybody's gonna remember me as the first World Guardian in 15 years to let it get destroyed. Then everybody will be like, "Oh way to go, Baku. You let the world get smacked up by a monster. What's wrong with you, you stupid 15 year old. Gosh, it's like he didn't graduate high school or something. Yeah, I bet he grew up poor too, what a loser..." Anyways, looks like I'm done with my test now, hopefully I passed…

[Mr. Everstein]: Done already, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: Yeah.

[Mr. Everstein]: Did you go over your test a second time?

[Baku Cree]: Yeah…

[Mr. Everstein]: Did you pass?

[Baku Cree]: Yes?

[Mr. Everstein]: Okay. Return to your seat while I grade everybody’s test…

[Baku Cree]: Gotcha…

[Leonidas Quark]: How do you think you did, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: I think I passed, don't quote me on that though.

[Leonidas Quark]: *Smiling* I'm sure you did good, Baku! You gotta have more confidence in yourself!

[Baku Cree]: You're telling me to be more confident? You let people dumber than you bully you into doing their homework, Leo.

[Leonidas Quark]: That may be true, but you have to admit that I have a girlfriend at the very least!

[Baku Cree]: *Under his breath* ...Even though she's as cute as a brick wall…

[Leonidas Quark]: Did you say something?

[Baku Cree]: Nah dude, you're good.

[Mr. Everstein]: Alright, I've graded your test. Please pass the papers back to the student in their respective rows.

[Baku Cree]: *Sigh* ... Okay, here comes the fail train............... *Surprised* Holy crap, I got a freakin' 90!?

[Leonidas Quark]: See Baku? Didn't I tell you to believe in yourself?

[Baku Cree]: I guess you're right... What did you get?

[Leonidas Quark]: 110%.

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* How'd you get one-hundred and ten???

[Leonidas Quark]: It's all about the extra credit questions, Baku!

[Baku Cree]: Geez... Talk about being an overachiever…

*RING! RING! RING!

[Mr. Everstein]: Alright students, next week starts your Mid-Term Examination test! Make sure you study and get good night’s rest every day prior to your test... And Baku, good luck on your test.

[Baku Cree]: *Knods* Thanks, teach…

*Baku exits the Algebra classroom.

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Main Hall)

(Scene: Baku appears alone in the halls of the High University)

[Baku Cree]: *Sigh* ... What are weird day…

[Princess Savannah]: *Singingly* Oooohh Baaakuuu!

[Baku Cree]: Oh, hey Princess Savannah, Lady Akamiko, Lady Yamabushi, and Master Halenday. Did you guys have truly excellent days?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: You didn't annoy the princess today, did you?

[Baku Cree]: *Mockingly* Good afternoon, Lady Yamabushi, today I got a 90 on my Algebra test. Don'tcha know!

[Halenday Medellon]: *Smiling* Hmm... Impressive!

[Mitsune Akamiko]: Daaamn, Baku! Alright, I see you slayin'!

[Princess Savannah]: We should celebrate this momentous occasion! Let's get ice cream!

[Baku Cree]: *Smiling* I would love to... But actually, I told a friend that I'd study with him today after school.

[Halenday Medellon]: Striking while the iron's hot aren't you, young master? How wise you've grown in such a short amount of time. I'm glad we were able to help you improve in the long run. You’re gonna make us proud aren't you, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: I've got a long list of people to make happy. So I'm tryin'.

[Princess Savannah]: Alright Baku, well, I hope you have a great rest of your day. I'll see you at home, okay?

[Baku Cree]: Okay, Princess. I'll see you later!

*The princess and her friends leave the High University and Baku makes his way to the Math and Science club.

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Math and Science Club Classroom)

(Scene: Baku appears in the science lab, it is super advanced with many tools and machines donated to the school by the kingdoms top scientist. It is full of desk each complete with sets of beakers and bunsen burners)

[Leonidas Quark]: You see Baku, people have known about magnets for thousands of years and they've been using them practically, as compasses, for equally as long. Remember when we were kids and we first discovered that two magnets could snap together and stick inseparably? The force felt when you held two magnets close either attracted or repelled them. One of the most amazing things about magnets is the way they can attract other magnets at a distance, through what we call a magnetic field.

[Baku Cree]: This is pretty freakin' cool, Leo. I had no idea magnets were so intricate and complex. These things are used for like anything, right?

[Leonidas Quark]: That's right, ever since the planets earliest scientist discovered magnetism, they've been implemented in modern technology all around the world to advance and improve inventions like you wouldn't believe!

[Baku Cree]: Geez, to think that these magical pieces of metal can contribute so much to everyday life…

[Leonidas Quark]: It's not magic, Baku! It's science!

[Baku Cree]: Hehe, right, my bad... So, what else can you tell me about these things?

[Leonidas Quark]: A magnet has two ends called poles, one of which is called a north pole while the other is called a south pole. The north pole of one magnet attracts the south pole of a second magnet, while the north pole of one magnet repels the other magnet's north pole. Like poles repel, and opposites attract!

[Baku Cree]: Damn, science is pretty cool. How come you never told me these clubs weren't totally nerdy, Leo?

[Leonidas Quark]: I always told you these were a blast, Baku! You just never gave it a chance!

[Baku Cree]: I guess you're right... Maybe I shouldn't judge things before trying it out or understanding them... Holy crap, time flew by... Listen Leo, I'm glad you had me, but I gotta get home to train some more. I'll see ya later, kay?

[Leonidas Quark]: No problem, Baku! I'm glad you came by! Have a great evening! Remember, next week we're playing Spaceships & Aliens!

*Baku leaves the classroom.

*Later that evening, Leonidas appears in the room alone.

[Leonidas Quark]: *Singingly* There’s antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium --

[???]: Hope you had a fun nerd fest, Quark…

*Surprised, Leonidas turns to see Badass Julio Avarez standing in the doorway of the classroom.

[Leonidas Quark]: *Surprised* Oh! Good evening, Mr. Julio, sir! How are you this evening? I didn’t see you in Algebra class today!

[Badass Julio]: Cut the small talk, you idiot... You know what I'm here for... Is it ready yet? Because if it isn’t… You’d be sorry...

[Leonidas Quark]: *Nervous* *cough *cough* Hehehe, yes sir, your project is complete! I think you'll find it fitting exactly to your liking! Hehehe…

*Brrrzzzzzz!

[Badass Julio]: *Smirking menacingly* Hehehe, nice... This will be just great... Hehehehe!