A Dragon's Love

Chapter 4

- Meliodas's Pov -

5 against 4. Pfft, easy as 123. I took Goon 1 and 2, Ban, King and Diane each had one. They worked as a team, Ban weakened the men, landing blow after blow. King stabbed through their abdomen, several times. And Diane caved their heads in using her war hammer. I won't go into much detail. It wasn't a pretty sight. Now, the two goons with me didn't even land one punch either. Their necks were open before they even stepped one foot.
"Well, that was boring, these guys were weak as King without his spear" Ban chirped. He and others were cleaning their weapons.
"HEY!!!" was all King could say. Ban laughed "Hey, urm where's Hawk and the ginge?"
"Both must be upstairs" Diane was throwing bodies out the back door.
"Gotta ask Captain. Did the Pendragons murder Bartra?" King struggled to move a single man.
"I think so, I remember before we left. The Pendragons wanted Bartra's 3 daughters for his 3 sons. Morgan, Percival and Lancelot." My blood boiled at the thought.
"But they wouldn't gain power unless Bartra consented"
"But if Bartra wasn't around, who could stop them" grumbled Ban as he leaned over the counter and helped himself to a drink.
"But why 3 daughters? Margaret and Veronica have openly stated they never wanted to take over the business" Diane sat down next to King.
"Not everyone knew that. Only the family and us. The girls both have their inheritance. Elizabeth was to gain everything" I lent back on the counter. I looked over my shoulder. Hawk and the Ginger boy were standing at the bottom of the stairs.
"So urm... Thanks... for removing the thugs. I've had a word with my boss and her word were "free drinks for life And have you ever seen the sun come up over the Rockies and it hits all of a sudden and below is Vaizel, and you swear you're looking at heaven"" Hawk and the guys looked more confused than ever. I wasn't I smiled.
"Then ask if she's ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"
"Oooookkkkkkkay" Hawk looked even more confused as he walked back upstairs.
"5...4...3...2...1" My head snapped to the stairs. At the bottom, Stood with a perfect face, silver hair and sapphire eyes. The eyes were like waterfalls. We all stood up, I ran over to her "Elizabeth" I whispered. I too had tears in my eyes.
"You found me" She hugged me even tighter. I wanted to stay like this forever. It was only when I heard a small cough that I snapped back to reality.
"Urm captain, I would like to hug my best friend now," Diane said as she shoved me out of the way. We found her, We bloody found her. I felt as though a great weight had been lifted from my chest.

A few moments later, Diane pulled Elizabeth to the table "So, Ellie, what made you buy a Tavern?" We all sat down to hear her tale. 20 minutes of her explaining the last 8 months. She finally introduced the ginger lad.
"This is Arthur, Hawks ward. He lived near Elaine and he said that he knew a person who could run a bar and that's how I met Hawk. They both knew I needed to find you guys so it seems logical to open a bar when I could gather Intel, and leads on possible rumours". She said rather calmly. She turned to me "Sir Meliodas... Can please tell me... Are my sisters and father safe and well?" her sapphire eyes pleaded. Oh, I hate this part.
"Elizabeth, I can tell you, that your sisters are safe and well and are currently back home... However, your father didn't make it" Diane hugged her as she sobbed "I can tell you he didn't die alone. We had arrived first thing this morning, and as we arrived at the house and well, I'll spare you the details, I found your father in the study. We were all with him" I placed my hand on her arm, trying to comfort her.
"He survived the week" muffled Elizabeth "I wish I was with him"
"As far as I am aware, Gowther and Escanor haven't buried him yet. Am not sure but we can take you home if you wish" either way I wasn't leaving her side. She nodded and was released from Diane's grasp.
"Hawk, Arthur. Leave the bar closed tonight. You two are more than welcome to come with us" Elizabeth stood "I'll be just a few moments upstairs" I can't bare this. I hated seeing her like this, she was so sad. I made the choice to follow her.

As I made my way upstairs, I saw that there was only one room on this floor. It was ajar so I knocked "Elizabeth, it's me" idiot, she knows it's me "Am coming in" I looked around the room and saw Elizabeth on the bed "Hey you ok?" Of course, she isn't but I think it's nice to ask. I think.
"Am not really sure what I feel" She was fiddling with her one earring. I brought her it when she was 18. "How can I take over my father's business?" Her head was in her hands "I ain't a knight. Nor do I know what I am evening doing"
"I'll help you?" I must have seemed way too enthusiastic. I could mentally slap myself.
"But you were my father's people. Why would help me?" Her eyes stared at me. I struggled to swallow.
"Elizabeth, I was by your father's side for 6 years. Hell, I even went to Italy to rescue his annoying ass brother. Nothing will stop me from being by your side" I knelt in front of her and held her hands. God, they were soft. I was tempted to kiss her. That was till Ban knocked. He had a bored face on.
"Diane and King have taken Hawk and the Ginger boy back to the estate. All bodies have been disposed of. You need anything else doing, cause if not, I need to sort shit out" His hands were in his pockets.
"Nah, you can bog off, I'll get Elizabeth home" I waved Ban off. As I heard the front door slam, I shouted out the window "AND STAY OUT OF TROUBLE!!!!" I got a middle finger for that. I chuckled. He wasn't heading back to his thieves guild. Ahhh I know where he's heading. King's gonna flip. "So when do you wanna head home"
"Soon, I need to come to terms with everything" Her head was resting in her hands.
"I have to ask. How were you planning on finding me?" Am curious. I placed my hands behind my head.
"I was trying to find a way to Edinburgh. I knew your brothers were out there so I thought you were too" How did she know that I had brothers? Her father knew, and the sins of course. But No one else did.
"How did you know that I had brothers?"
"I heard you telling my father a few years back" she looked away with a slight blush on her cheeks.
"You shouldn't be eavesdropping on private conversations" I folded my arms. My signature poker face was a godsend today.
"Am... sorry... I shouldn't.. of listened... I... only did it.. because I was looking for you" she was blushing redder than a ruby. Why was she blushing?
"Huh, why were you looking for me?" I tilted my head to the side. she looked cute while blushing. "hey, come on now, you know you can tell me anything". I knelt back in front of her. She can't even look at me. Am I missing something?
"I... wanted to tell... to tell... you.. that I.. urm... That I... I love you"