Twisted Wonderland x Kny ~ Princess of the Sun and Moon Special Edition

Special Chapter: Swear By the Pirate's Code! pt. 3

Grim: Uwaaa! The sea breeze feels so nice here! And we get to ride those big ships!

At the end of the pier two small boats sway gently with the waves, rocking now and then against the wooden pillars. Leaning over the rail it's easy to see the small fishes swimming around, enjoying the shade and protection of the pier against the sun and seagulls. In the distance three ships stand proud, the one in the middle bigger and more majestic. Even from here Gwen can see the gleam of gold in it's decorations. Which brings a question to mind...

Rose: How do we get there?

Conard: Up to you, my dear. We can row one of these boats, or use magic. Or you can swim like Krok- there goes the lad.

Rose: When did he get in the sea!?

There's only a speck of green hair getting further and further away amidst the waves. For a moment Rose can swear she's seen a tail flap up, but that'd be impossible... then again...

Grim: Oh! Can we fly without a broom like that ugly guy?

Tink: Who are you calling ugly!? Have you looked in a mirror!?

Rose: I think you're pretty.

Rose gives a smile so sincere and kind, Tink has to cringe at it. There's an obvious disdain in his face, as well a pink dusting his cheeks as he crosses his arms and turns.

Tink: H... hmph! Of course I am!

Conard: Hahaha, now now. Tink's flying is by his own magic. An amazing feat, isn't it? You could call him a genius for it!

Turning back around, Tink proudly puffs his chest at Conrad's praise. Grim makes a gag at the show, while Rose laughs. She's starting to get the picture of why Tink was giving her the stink eye, and she can't help but find it funny. Her eyes linger on Conrad then, curious.

Grim: I wanna fly too! If you make me fly, I'll forgive you for insulting me before. That's how great I am!

Tink: Forget it. Rot here for all I care.

Conard: The stew I made must be getting cold by now...

Grim: I'm so hungry I could pass out...

Rose: If only some kind soul would help us out...!

Three pair of glistening puppy eyes look at Tink, much as he tries to back away. His face twist as if it was actually physically painful to bear, until he hangs his head with a sigh. Conrad is already smiling triumphally.

Tink: Hng- I hate you all. Fine! Just this once! You all owe me!

Stretching his arms and wings, Tink uncrosses his legs and flies above the three. After all his sulking he gives a cheeky smile.

Tink: [Polvere Di Fada!]

Rainbow dust falls over them. Like glitter- no, almost like stardust, a phantom rainbow enveloping each tiny gleam as they tickle Rose skin, gentle as a feather's touch. Of a sudden, there's a tiredness that only now does Rose notice, as it melts away from each muscle and breath. An incomparable feeling of lightness as her feet leave the ground. A waking dream. It's hard to describe it aside- magical.

Conard: That will do. I shall go ahead then, don't lose them on purpose Tink, okay~?

With an expertise long yet to come to Rose or Grim, Conrad positions himself to fly towards the ships after giving Tink a wink. Saying the word "wink" for clarification even. Tink gives a half-hearted wave as the captain leaves, turning to the three flight newbies.

Tink: Okay, It's hard to get the hang of it at first so don't shoot into the sea or some tree.

Grim: We're really flying! Argh I'm upside down! Help!