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

Page 52: The Beach House of the Fiery Elf

(Fourth Opening Theme: Yosuga No Sora OP-Wings Flying Side by Side Performed By Eufonius)

The moment the day broke, Yami had gotten the young teens up and they set out the minute they had packed their tents. The walk had lasted for hours, and very often they would stop to take a break since Prism had trouble keeping up, more so then usual. Yami figured it had been due to the shock of what she had to endure against Emyr.

Eventually, he had given up and allowed her to ride on his back---Much to Prism's own embarrassment.

It had been just around noon, before they reached where they need to go as it seemed to get hotter as they approached. Asta could see the sign that had read, "WELCOME TO RAQUE!"

"Whew! We're finally here!" Asta said, "Honestly that wasn't a long walk at all!"

"Speak for yourself---" Theodore said as he had been riding on his shoulder, "---My paws hurt so much."

Asta smiled as he scratched his ears, "I'm proud that you walked as far as you did Theo."

"Amazing---" Cosmo said, "---It hasn't changed one bit."

"It looks just as beautiful as I remember." Viola said, in awe at the sight, "Don't you think so Yami?"

"Oh yeah, it does bring out wonders." Yami said before he noticed Prism had been asleep. "And on that note." he soon pinched her cheek as he said "Sleeping Beauty, Wake up We're here,"

Prism jumped up before she looked at Yami and signed, "We're here already?"

"Yep---" He replied, "---You can get off my back now."

Prism got off his back and fixed up her outfit a little before---

"New face!" Alistar said as he pointed in a certain direction.

The others looked over, noticing a person had been approaching them It had been an elderly elf of fair complexion, he had two types of scars on his face and one on his head. He was wearing what appears to be a white-red robe with fire inginas all over.

Prism was shocked to see who it was as the spirits colors brightened.

"Finally there you are---" The man said, "---That took longer than I thought it would."

"That's because you showed up early." Yami said as he took a puff.

The man soon noticed Prism. "Ah there she is!" He said as he placed his hands on her shoulders, "Look at you, still the spitting image of your mother and father!" His look soon soften, "I'm sorry about what happened. But don't be upset about your loss--Some of the best warriors I knew fought with only a single arm or leg!"

Prism smiled warmly, happy to see the man before her eyes.

"Captain, who is this?" Asta asked.

"That Man is Yukiko's Father." Yami said. "Mosho the Firey elf. They say his fire magic is just as extreme as the Vermillions..Hell, Mereoleona has faced this guy multiple times."

"And I haven't lost my nerve yet." The man said as he laughed.

"Wait---" Asta said, before his expression brightened, "---But that would make you Pluck's grandfather!"

"Yep!" Mosho said as he cracked his neck "How are my daughter and those grandkids of mine?"

"Still alive." Yami said "Though your daughter and Son-in-law need to stop making my base a mess."

"Hey---I can't help if they're still young." Mosho said, "Anyway---Glad that you decided to visit me for a change."

"For a change?" Asta asked.