SOULTALE | By ShadowNTS

(Chapter 123) Diner.

The sun has set once more and the centre has gone calm. All the residents are inside their homes enjoying their dinners and talking to family. Noire, however, is left out in the cold all alone.

NOR: *sigh* I miss having someone to talk to. Maybe it isn't such a bad idea to go to that ladys' house.

Noire thinks hard for a moment.

NOR: Ahh, whatever. I'm very hungry so why not.

She gets up and starts heading towards that ladys' home. When she arrives, she is shocked at the size of it. It was bigger then any house she's seen before.

NOR: Rich people are so annoying.

She hits the door bell and waits patiently. Ashley answers it and is suprised Noire actually went.

ASH: Ahh, I didn't think you'd actually come!
NOR: Is there a problem?
ASH: It's just we don't get many guests.
NOR: Mhm, can I come in?
ASH: Of course! Make yourself at home!

Noire enters the house and takes off her boots.

ASH: My husband's working in his office right now. I'm sure he'll be done soon and we can have dinner!
NOR: In that case, I'll just rest a little.

Noire lies down on the sofa. Ashley grabs a chair and sits next to her.

ASH: I didn't quite introduce myself last time we met. My name is Ashley and I'm the district leaders' wife. We met when we were still young.
NOR: Cool.
ASH: What about you? Tell me about yourself.
NOR: Well, I'm Bette. People call me by my last name for some reason but that's cool.
ASH: You're in good shape, Bette!
NOR: Thanks. You're not doing too bad for yourself either. How old are you again?
ASH: I'm 40 and going! You look fairly young.
NOR: A-about that...
ASH: Hmm, is there a problem?
NOR: N-no, it's nothing.
ASH: So your age?
NOR: Oh, look your husband is here!

Stiven comes out of his office and sighs in relief. He comes down the stairs and gives Ashley a kiss, before looking at Noire, who's lying down.

STV: I didn't know we had guests.
ASH: She's a friend I made while I was taking care of the children. I invited them over for dinner.
STV: Mhm, well alright. Nice to meet you, miss..?
NOR: Call me Bette.
STV: Nice to meet you Bette.
NOR: Nice to meet you too, Stiven.

Stiven gives Noire a firm handshake and turns to his wife to ask about the dinner. They all sit down at the table and start eating dinner.

STV: So, Bette, where are you from?
NOR: Home.
STV: Mhm, I see. It's a real unfortunate that your knight was killed by the harbinger so young. Thank god we're taking action now though.
NOR: What do you mean?
STV: Frisk ordered us district leaders to aid in battle as well. They don't stand a chance!
NOR: Oh, I see.
STV: It feels like I've seen you from somewhere before. Do we know eachother from anywhere?
NOR: Nope, don't recognize ya.
STV: Must be my old mind at work then. What's your last name again, Bette?
NOR: Uhh... m-my last name is...
ASH: Noire!

Stiven drops his spoon to the ground. Ashley looks confused and asks if he's okay.

ASH: Honey, what's wrong?
NOR: Something bothering you, sir?
STV: Now I remember where I've seen you from.
NOR: (Don't tell me he's caught on.)
STV: The day you slaughtered half of my districts' population. Did you think I'd forget such a name?
ASH: Stiven, what are you-
STV: Ashley... duck.
ASH: Wha-
STV: Duck!

Ashley gets under the table and Stiven unholsters his blade, releasing a wave of energy at Noire, pushing her back. She summons her axe and stares her opponent down.

End of Chapter 123
"Diner"

[ Noires' disguise has been lifted. Will she be able to take down a district leader? ]