The Beast and the Sword Book 2: The Changes

Page 10: Bottom of the Food Chain PT3

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

They had been quick to get the two men to the healing mage before they went to meet with the Wizard King. Though they had a bit of difficulty getting Prism to cooperate as it seemed as though she had been trying to take in the new scents all around her. Fortunately, they found a way to make it work.

    Noelle had been putting only a little magic in what was a piece of apple, before setting it on the floor. Prism followed the trail as she had happily munched on each one before going to the other as the little spirits looked to be shifting from one bright color to another.

    "And you're sure we can't use any other method besides this?" Noelle asked as she continued on, "Couldn't we use a toy instead?"

    Yami had replied, "No. Until we figure this out, you and sword boy will have to infuse your mana on any food. Like a parent to their child"

    "The mana infusing food part I get." Pluck said before pointing to Noelle "But don't lump me with her."

    "Don't worry guys!" Asta said, "I know you two will be able to get along, because you have a lot of trust in each other!"

    "Do you really need my sister and the Barbados' mana?" Nebra asked, "Seems like she takes someone else's if she wants."

    "She won't take mine." Feodora said, "Don't know why, but she refused when I tried to infuse a drink with mana."

    "And mine just hurts her." Yami added, "Plus out of all of us, Pluck and Noelle have a high mana count. So they won't tire easily."

    Solid had said with a huff, "feh, so basically they're fodder."

    "Unless we let someone take the job." Yami said casually, "If you want to be my guest."

    Solid growling before Pluck gave a smirk, "Who knows maybe you can do some work for one, Royal!"

    Solid turned to Pluck as he said "why you--"

    They had soon gotten near the Wizard King's office where they had gotten a view of Captain Jack, along with the rest of the group. Adrien had been seen in the comfort of Aidan's bag as he let out a bellow. "Hey bro!" Jubei said with a wave, "How's duck life treating ya?!"

    "Shut up." Pluck growled

    "Did you guys find Pri--Whoa." Karasu said before his words trailed off. Most of the others jumped at the sight of Prism as she had been munching on a last piece of apple Noelle had placed on the floor.

    "Is her entire arm made of scales?!" Vandy said as his eyes sparkled.

    "CAN I GET ONE?!" Jubei exclaimed with glee.

    "JUBEI!" The Triple A's exclaimed.

    Jack had told her, "KEKE--DO YOU WANT TO DIE!?"

    Brenin stepped towards Prism as she looked at him with a curious look in her eyes. "The scales she told me about--" Brenin said as he recalled, "--She really wasn't dreaming it up."

    "Okay, that's definitely a new one." Karasu said.

    "You mean she didn't have this when she entered this Trance?" Aisling asked.

    "No--" He replied, "--All she had was a set of claws and fangs but that was about it. It was nothing like this."

    "Prism, what in the world is happening to you?" Aine said with worry.