The Beast and the Sword Book 3: A Koi's Journey

Page 36: The Beast of the Marsh

(Second Opening Theme: Arifureta S2 OP-Daylight Performed By MindaRyns)

-Sometime Earlier; Ideale Paradise-

The moment Yami had gotten the last of his and Prism's things together, he made sure everything was ready, and the plan had been set and everything had been at its place. There had only been one thing left now.

He approached Prism's bedside with Asta sitting there next to her; he had been in his usual wear, black robe in all. He gently patted her head making her open her eyes gently.

"Hey Lizard Girl---" He said, "---It's morning, you remember what you promised?"

Prism nodded, still half awake.

Nolan soon stepped in the cabin, "Yami---You ready?"

"I always am." He said before he stood, taking hold of his sword, "I did face worse than this you know."

"I don't doubt it." Nolan said with a smirk.

Asta took hold of Prism's hand, squeezing it tightly as Theodore climbed up on his shoulder with nero sitting on his head.

"This time Pri---" He soon said, "---I'll keep you safe."

Prism smiled at this as the Spirits shifted into bright colors.

"Asta---" Yami soon said, "---You know what to do."

Asta smiled before he asked Prism, "Are you ready?"

She nodded again squeezing his hand a little tighter.

"Then---Lets get started." He soon said

The moment those words left Asta's mouth, he had gotten Prism, on his back, making sure she had been bundled. He stepped outside with her meeting with Luck and Gauche, Avalon, Blaise, Erin and Dylan, whom had arrived only moments before.

"Prism!" Avalon exclaimed with relief.

Prism reached out and took Avalon's hand, as it had been the only thing they could do. "I'm so happy to see you!" She said, "Good Lord, are you---"

Prism only nodded giving a smile of reassurance.

"Man---I knew you had it bad, but not this bad!" Blaise said, earning a nudge from Karasu.

"Can you not?!" Pluck exclaimed. "Gods I don't miss this."

"But I miss you, Plucky~" Blasie said rubbing his hair

"STOP." Pluck said. "I already have two people call me that."

"Save your flirting on Duck Boy when the fight's over." Erin told Blasie.

"Hey, can't blame a guy for trying." Blaise said.

"Trying? Seriously? Of all the times to flirt you choose right now." Dylan said.

"Enough!" Jack told them as they flinched, "We haven't got much time now--KEKE!"

"And I would appreciate it IF you don't try that in front of me." Yukiko said as Blasie flinched

"Hey---" Yami said, "--I need people over here to get the boat ready!"

"I'm already on it Captain!" Magna said as he went over towards the dock.

"Prism!" Luck soon said as he and Gauche ran over to her.

Prism could only wave tiredly to them as she smiled. "Gods---" Luck said looking shocked, "---Did 13 really do this to you?"