A fairytale of a beautiful maiden, the beloved Frost Flower Princess was supposed to be staying in the comfort of her castle masquerading as a cage to protect her from the dangers outside, imprisoned by her own brothers.
That is, until a mysteriou...
* "They call it creeping, I say loving, it's the only way for me. Filling out papers, signing waivers, but I stay outside his reach. I name your mother, your father, and the first pet that you keep. I know your favourite place to dine at when your cheque comes in each week."
** Atlantica Memorial Museum
Floyd was starting to get tired of the game after the long chase. "Ugh...I'm so over chasing 'em around," he groaned, stretching lazily as he floated in place.
"Hey, Noé!" Jack called out, frustration in his tone. "Let's just enjoy ourselves."
"Hey, Noé!" Jack called out to him. "If we keep this up, we're gonna miss the deadline!" he exclaimed.
Grim panted heavily, his tail flicking furiously through the water. "Noé, are you SURE you know what you're doin?"
Noé's eyes narrowed, his expression firm. "Trust me. We don't need to win this fight—we just need to buy time. The others are counting on us."
Ace swam up beside him, scowling. "So what, we're just bait?"
"You're holding the photo, aren't you?" Noé shot back, his tone sharp but steady. "That makes you the key piece. As long as they're focused on us, Vanitas, Leona, and Ruggie can do their part inside Octavinelle. And if they succeed, Y/n will finally be free."
Deuce tightened his grip on the photograph, determination flickering in his eyes. "So all we have to do... is not get caught."
"Exactly," Noé said, a faint smile tugging at his lips despite the tension. "Keep moving. Keep them chasing. Every second we buy is another second Azul's schemes start to crumble."
Floyd tilted his head, cracking a grin. "Heh~ you talk like a tasty little strategist, Vampire fish. Maybe I'll just catch you first."
Noé's gaze hardened as he steadied himself against the current. "Try it. I won't make it easy for you."
* Mostro Lounge - VIP Room
Azul sat at his desk, his cheek propped lazily on his hand. In the other, his phone glowed faintly, displaying a picture of Y/n. His thumb hovered over the screen, brushing it almost tenderly before he checked the time. 4:48 p.m.
"Heh heh..." Azul's lips curled into a dark grin. "Looks like Jade and Floyd are wrapping things up quite nicely," His eyes glittered with a possessive gleam as he gazed back at Y/n's picture. "Now Angelfish, Ramshackle Dorm, and that photo are as good as mine."
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