Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Beyond Fate

Ether Crash Course (My take)

Keves Castle

A tear appears in the throne room and Squire R walks out of it. He does a few stretches before walking towards the Queen herself as she just does nothing. He looks her up and down before letting out a slight chuckle.

Squire R:" I never once pegged you as one who would play with dolls, Consul N."

Consul N appears from behind, not having a smile on his face but rather an angry one.

Consul N:" You almost killed Sora."
Squire R:" I did."
Consul N:" Despite my warning."
Squire R:" Despite your warning."
Consul N:" *Sigh* It's good S has you under control but go fix your mask. The pressure emanating from you can cause malfunctions in the castle."
Squire R:" I think not, Consul N. I fully intend leaving it like this so that I get accustomed to using more of my power again."
Consul N:" Oh? And why's that?"

Squire R lets out a chuckle as he turns around and looks at Consul N.

Squire R:" Sora... The man has very much intrigued me from when I first saw him fight and once I fought him was when I realized I need him."
Consul N:" Need him, you say? Tell me more."
Squire R:" Gladly. I had thought I reached my limit due to not finding anyone able to push me far except Squire S but even that became boring but Sora showed me that I had put a "ceiling" on myself, limiting my growth and potential."
Consul N:" You are a force to be reckoned with, there is no doubt. But you have come dangerously close in killing him and I did not like that. Next time you ignore orders like that, despite them being from my Squire, I will kill you myself."
Squire R:" Oh, Consul N... I would very much like to see you try... But then again... Wouldn't you be too busy neglecting your so called lover to make good on that threat?"

Immense bloodlust burst forth from Consul N, anger evident on his face as Squire R simply laughs at the sight. Consul N immediately takes hold on his sword as Squire R summons his weapons and aims them at N.

Squire S:" Enough. Both of you, knock it off."

Squire S walks in between them, trying to stop whatever conflict is about to happen. Squire's Q and G appear behind him, just standing by for now.

Squire S:" Explain what's happening and how it got to this point?"
Squire R:" Well, S, Consul N here was giving me some very scary threats, stating he would kill me should I stray off orders."
Consul N:" Tell your Squire to keep my lovers name out of his filthy mouth. I won't hesitate to murder him, S."
Squire R:" Empty threats every time. Do you honestly think you can even handle me?"
Consul N:" Then show me the so-called "God" and his strength I hear you brag about. But wait...a God is supposed to have followers, worshippers... And yet, you have none. Are you truly a God or a child playing make believe?"
Squire R:" Wretched mort-"
Squire S:" ENOUGH."

Dark star-like aura erupts from Squire S as both Consul N and Squire R feel immense pain in their chest as both kneel down on the ground. Both let go of their weapons, panting heavily as S walks up to them.

Squire S:" If you two think I'm gonna allow you to fight in the throne room, where all the Cradles are at, you both need a serious attitude adjustment."
Consul N:" S-S..."
Squire R:" Damn..."
Squire S:" It doesn't matter if you are my Consul, or if you are a fellow Squire... If you two plan on doing anything that disrupts our plans, I'll have to step in and deal the appropriate measure."
Consul M:" S, that's enough. They get it."