Royal & Witch

The Incident

CHAPTER 2

T H E I N C I D E N T

All eyes were on Nozel and Dorothy. Dinner was quiet. Nozel still haven't touched his food ever since dinner started. Meanwhile, Dorothy has been playing with her food for the past 30 minutes. Sulking. Yup. She's definitely sulking. Both Nebra and Solid agreed in their mind.

Nozel was still in shocked. When Dorothy said he was the one who brought Dorothy's home. His mind recalled what happened after Julius left.

"You cannot simply forgotten, Brother? You're the one who brought her home," Nebra said. Solid was also confused with their Brother behavior.

"Something must have happened during your mission," Solid interjected. "Or.. maybe you hit your head-," he stopped.

"Nozel was looking at him furiously then he frowned. Nonsense. If something happened to him, why did Julius sense something wasn't right. Speaking of Julius, that kid had the nerves running away from taking responsibility. Leaving it all for him to settle.

"Um..Nozel. Did I do something that make you mad?' Dorothy wasn't sure whether she should speak because the situation became awkward due to her being 'there'.

Nozel look at her. Nebra and Solid were waiting for his response. But Nozel was still looking at Dorothy. Dorothy was blushing under his deep gaze.

He scanned over Dorothy. What happened to the Captain of Coral Peacock? Was she always fidgeting like this? The evening dress she was wearing resembled his family's style but more feminine.. and pink. Why is she wearing this kind of dress? The sight of Dorothy fidgeting in front of him is testing his patience.

"You're a witch, aren't you? Did you cast some spell? What are doing in this household? You doesn't belong here."

"Bro.. I think you're crossing the line here". Nebra stepped forward. Being the person standing between Dorothy and Nozel.

"She's the one who's crossing the line". Nozel was furious. He have no time for this nonsense. He pushed Nebra to the side.

"You," pointing his finger at Dorothy. "Whatever spell you casted, undo them now." He emphasized now.

Dorothy looked paled. Nozel has never been this mean. Well, there were times where he would ignore her. But she knows he was messing with her like always. He may be expressionless but she knows how to handle him. But this time it was different. He never raised his voice.

Nozel looked at the shaking figure in front of him. What the hell happened when I was gone? He dropped his hand and threw his gaze at Nebra and Solid.

"Both of you, to my room now," then he walked away.

Nebra rest both of her hands on Dorothy's shoulder. "Dorothy, wait in your room. I'll come to you when we've finished."

Dorothy was still in dazed. Too shocked of what just happened.

"Dorothy!" Nebra shook her shoulders.

"Y-yes?" Coming back to her sense.

Nebra sighed. "Don't worry okay? Everything's going to be alright," she said.

"Okay." She gave Nebra a weak smile. She can't hide her sadness.

"Go wait at your room and prepare for dinner. I'll handle my brother."

Dorothy only nodded before walking away to her room.

Nebra and Solid waited until her silhouette was gone. They look at each other before walking to Nozel's room.

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"What was that?" Nebra asked her brother as soon as they entered the room. They were facing his back.

He turned and asked Nebra, "What was, what?" Nozel rolled his eyes.

"You know what I'm talking about. You're the one who's crossing the line!"

"Watch your mouth."

Nebra chickened a little. Solid cleared his throat gaining courage. "Brother.. what has gotten into your mind?" Solid asked.

Nozel frowned hearing that. "What is it? What the hell happened and why di you guys tell me I'm the one who brought her here?" Nozel was getting impatient.

The storm hits differently that night. Nebra and Solid was waiting for their brother to come home. Nozel was quite distraught after their mother died giving birth to Noelle not knowing it was Megicula cursed that killed their mother.

They were witing in the living room in front of the fire place when they heard screaming coming from outside of the room and they saw maids were running panicking.

Nebra and Solid went out and follow one of the maid to see the commotions. Upon arriving at the front door they were greeted with the sight of Nozel drenched in water and injured. Their brother who's barely can stand was being supported by the butler. And someone else lying on the floor. That night was the first time they met Dorothy.

Nozel head was ringing. He used the chair to support himself. What was that. He saw images in his head. Like a flashback. He knows that never happened but what did he just saw.

Solid and Nebra rushed towards their brother. "Are you okay?" They helped him to sit on the chair.

Nozel was confused. Were those images real? Did it really happened? Did he forget? Whose minds are being manipulated now? Nozel pulled his hair in frustration.

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A/N: It's been a while. Have fun, reading! And please excuse my grammar =(