The Burden of You (YamiXCharlotte)

Reports

(Warning: Just a mention of a dead body and some wounds and all.)

"Mother, can I go to the garden today?"

The next day Charlotte made sure to wake up extra early so that she wouldn't be late at all. She felt bad for leaving Yami waiting like that.

The warm bath Charlotte took when she woke up was an enjoyable contrast to the cold morning air that always greeted her when she woke up. After her bath she got dressed in her normal attire which consisted of a black top that ran down her arms and to her hands acting like fingerless gloves, white trousers that tucked into her armored boots with a breastplate that had a simple design (similar to her helmets design) around her cleavage, finally topping off the look with her signature royal blue Magic Knights robe. She dried her hair and started to braid the soft blonde hair before wrapping it up in a nice and neat bun like always. Once she got something to fill her empty stomach she left the base and rode her broom towards the royal capital.

She enjoyed having the sensation of the cool light fresh air press against her face, filling up her lungs as she took a breath in. It felt almost therapeutic as her senses had relaxed. Looking at the time she mentally patted herself on the back for being early and not late. She entered the grand castle, passing lush and beautiful gardens and quads with breathtaking centerpieces.

She was finally met at the grand looking door to the Wizard Kings office. Once her hand was on the shiny golden door handle she froze as if the handle itself had turned her into a ice sculpture.

'I'm sharing a meeting with Yami.. That could mean the Wizard King's going to assign us to a mission together. Or maybe even move him to my squad or..' Different outcomes of the meeting popped up into her mind, disturbing the once relaxed mind. She could feel the heat rushing through her face and ears.

"Goodmorning, Queen of Thorns." yawned out the deep and tired voice of the very person she was fussing over. 

Charlotte quickly turned around, facing Yami. He looked like he had just rolled out of bed. His hair still a complete mess as it stuck out everywhere, he had the same worn out tank top and ragged robe that hung off his shoulder. Though she only found him even more attractive.

"How long have you been waiting at the door?" He asked scratching the back of his neck as he took a step closer to her, reaching for the doorknob.

Charlottes backed up against the door, thinking he was doing something else. "Wh-what are you doing?" She asked, her once calm face slowly becoming into an embarrassed and confused mess.

By now she was pushed up against the door, her muscles tense as she looked up at him, low key wanting him to just kiss her right then and there. Yami looked down at her light blue eyes with his pitch black ones. They're eyes were locked onto each others. As much as Charlotte wanted to look away she couldn't, she was too enveloped in Yami and his everything. Her eyebrows were pulling closer together as they continued to hold eye contact.

"I'm trying to open the door for you. Come on Char, I can be a gentleman sometimes." He finally said to her, his own eyebrow quirking up as he didn't understand the question she asked him.

Charlotte looked down at the doorknob to see Yami's hand on there, "O-Oh. Right.. also dont call me that." She said a hint of dismay showing through her voice. She moved to the side for him, Yami had a feeling she wanted something else but he continued with his action and opened up the door.

"Here you go, Prickly Queen." He announced as he mockingly bowed to her causing Charlotte to roll her eyes at his silly and childish action. She walked into the room without any remarks towards Yami.

In the middle of the big room with red carpeting and clean white walls that had golden frames all neatly hung in one corner sat Julius Novachrono, the current Wizard King who was reluctantly doing paper work with his attendant, Marx Francois, looking down at him making sure he was doing work. Julius looked up and saw them and gave them a pleading look as if he was asking them to save him for the piled up work he was forced to do.

"Ah, good afternoon you two. Glad to see you here today Charlotte." Julius said to Charlotte referring to her uncalled absence yesterday.

Charlotte nodded, "Good afternoon, I apologize for what happened yesterday. I just lost track of time." Charlotte apologized to him.

'Lost track of time? You slept through the whole meeting, lady.' Yami thought to himself knowing what Charlotte had just said was a huge understatement.

"It's nothing. You're here now. Now I was wondering if you two could go out to Kikka. There has been reports of suspicious activity happening in the outskirts." Julius reached over to a stack of papers and pulled out a paper, studying it thoroughly.

"There also was a report of a young man found dead in a nearby forest. He was reported to have slashes across his back and stomach. His flesh seemed to be ripped up by claws or maybe something else. He also had part of his flesh completely bitten off," Julius continued with the details, "There's something more than a magical beast going on and I feel like you two would be best for the job. So I would like you two to head out there as soon as possible."

Charlotte looked horrified at his description. She was frozen again, this time a creepy feeling took hold of her. She felt like little hands were crawling up her legs and arms. It wasn't a good feeling at all, it sent shivers up and down her back.

"Yes sir." She managed to say and saluted him. Julius smiled at Charlotte and looked back over at Yami who was already lighting a cigarette.

"Hmm... Sounds like a freak or something." He thought to himself, inhaling the smoke and then exhaling it. Julius watched the light grey smoke fade off into the air, only leaving the smokey scent behind. Yami looked down at Charlotte and then at Julius.

"We'll see what's up." Yami told Julius. Julius gave them a serious look and nodded.

"Yes, I'm counting on you two. If there is anything else needed, just contact me with your magical devices." Julius said and with that the two captains left the room.