The Beast and the Sword Book 2: The Changes

Page 3: A Day Among Royals

(Opening Theme: The Beast Player Erin Opening 1-Drop Performed By Sukima Switch)

It seemed as though another hour had passed as everyone started to settle. Asta and Pluck a little while ago managed to find the kitchen, though much to their own dismay it hadn't been as stocked with food as they thought it would be. Most of the group had sat in the common room as they had been practically bored out of their minds, not to mention hungry.

"Ugh---" Jubei groaned, "--If this whole house was made out of gingerbread, I would eat everything."

"I guess the guys assigned to protect Prism were gonna go and stock this place with food." Aisling said, "In case this had been a second location they had to fall back too. Though they must've forgotten."

"Where the hell is the Beanstalk anyway?" Feodora said, "He's the wiseass that decided to volunteer and I haven't seen the guy since we got here."

Pluck replied as he looked at his book, "Maybe he's busy since he's a Captain and all."

"Out of all the people, why the boogeyman?" Vandy asked.

"Yeah why not Charlotte?" Jubei asked.

"He volunteered on the job." Karasu said, "Not entirely sure why."

"So much for that happy family fantasy," Jubei said with a pout."

"Give it time, Jubei." Pluck said as he patted her head.

"Are you sure he did that?" Aisling asked, "Because the Boogeyman captain NEVER volunteers for anything unless it involves cutting someone to ribbons."

"Or if he's competing with Yami." Aidan added.

"You think we know what goes on in that maniac's head?" Feodora said with a shrug.

Pluck said with a sigh, "We'll never know."

"Either way if that Captain tries to recruit her on his Squad--" Magna said before he emitted flames, "--HE'S GOING DOWN!"

"YOU WANT TO START A FIGHT WITH A CAPTAIN?!" Asta exclaimed out of confusion.

Pluck shouted as he tossed his book at Magna, "ARE YOU INSANE!"

"HEY! YOU PICK A FIGHT WITH THE SILVER EAGLES ALL THE TIME!" Magna argued after dodging with ease.

"THAT'S BECAUSE THEY'RE SILVAS! AKA THE ONE FAMILY I HATE OUT OF ANY ROYAL ESPECIALLY THAT MAGIC FAILURE!!" Pluck shouted, "BUT PICKING A FIGHT WITH A GUY WHO GOES BY JACK THE RIPPER, THEN OBVIOUSLY YOU MIGHT WANNA WRITE YOUR WILL!"

"Wow, don't let Noelle hear you say that." Aidan said before Pluck took his hat and pulled it down "THE DARK I CAN'T SEE!"

"Pluck you're being too harsh with Noelle." Asta said, as Pluck was taken back, "She's our teammate you know?"

Pluck said as he stammered, "We-well she's harsh with you isn't she?!"

"Yeah but that's because it's hard for her to admit she trusts me!" Asta said with a smile which made Pluck pale. He couldn't help but say with a shudder, "What kind of human are you?"

"Hey maybe it's the same for you!" Asta added as he patted his shoulder, "It's hard for you to Trust Noelle too right, well maybe this experience will help you two be better teammates!"

Pluck had said while he turned red, "I--You--Shut up!"

"And maybe stop the arguments between you two?" Feodora said as her fingers were practically touching, "Because I'm this close into making popsicles out of ya."