A God Amongst Men

Chapter 21

''Oh come on Naruto, it's not that small. It fits in perfectly.''

''I don't know about perfectly. Regardless, I don't know about putting it on. It just doesn't feel right.''

''Do I have to force you?''

''Please don't. You know I'm stronger than you, physically, but I still wouldn't be able to stop you.''

''Then just put it on so we can get this part over with. If you don't put it on, we're just going to stay in here. Once it's on, you'll like it.''

''You say it like you've put it on...''

''Ag. Come over here. I'll do it myself. You're acting like this is the first time you try something new!''

''Princess!'' The doors to Hisui's quarters burst open as her current guard rushed in. He blinked when he saw Hisui forcing Naruto to wear a new royal coat. It was slightly different from the one he usually wore. This one was a bit formal looking, yet still long, reaching bellow his knees.

''Oh sorry,'' Arcadios said.

''Oh good timing, Arcadios,'' Hisui said to the big man. ''Help me out here. He doesn't want to put on this coat we made for him. It is absolutely necessary for someone in his position to appear dignified.''

Arcadios shook his head. In his opinion, there was nothing wrong with Naruto's attire. In fact, the blond dressed perfectly. He was a member of the Ten Wizards Saints, and wore suitable clothes. Hisui just wanted him to look a bit royal. Well, there was nothing wrong with that. Naruto was bound to move in here soon, so it was no harm in him getting accustomed to wearing royal clothing.

''Hai princess,'' the man said, walking over.

Naruto raised his hands in a defensive manner. ''There is really no need for you to do this. I will put the damn thing on,'' he said quickly and put on the coat. ''I dislike the gold though.''

Hisui nodded, ''I know,'' she said. ''That is why I got you this,'' she said handing the blond a silver necklace. ''This is a symbol to show that you're mine.''

''Careful what you say, hime,'' Naruto said in a teasing tone. ''Arcadios will get funny ideas.''

Hisui responded by hitting the blond on his shoulder. ''You know what I mean,'' she said. ''When are you going to come back again?''

Hisui stared at him. He did have a tendency of leaving for a 'long' time. She didn't like it. Especially when she enjoyed being in his presence. Besides, he was her Knight. He had to be in his presence at all times. She understood that she couldn't have him always at this present time, but she still wished for more than he was offering.

She could be excused for wanting more of him, couldn't she?

''I don't know. Can't make any promises,'' Naruto said, his eyes at Arcadios rather than at Hisui - whom he was speaking to. He then turned to face eye, seeing her expression, he smiled. ''What, don't want me to leave?''

Hisui nodded. ''I'd be happy if you didn't have to,'' she said firmly. ''But a girl can't get everything she wants,'' she smiled sadly at the last thought.

''You could just order him to stay,'' Arcadios offered, but then he remembered, the King had done the same but the blond had said no.

Since it was obvious to everyone that the Blond wished the Princess no harm, Arcadios had no problem with Naruto being here. He was happy to see them together. Why would he complain if the blond made the princess happy and got her to work? His understanding of magic certainly did help Hisui in her work, and the security he gave was undeniable.