Tangled: Stardust and the 12 Zodiacs (Varian Fanfiction)

Chapter 39: The Water Bearer's Orb

"I'm still a bit angry that you two get to see the temple." Eugene huffed, crossing his arms.

"We're sorry, but we have been told to be discreet about it." Soul smiled apologetically, patting the ex-thief's back.

"He didn't tell us until he saw we were the only ones there." The alchemist stated before he drank his hot beverage. Soul threw him a dirty look as Eugene huffed even more. "I mean- Yeah. He told us to be quiet about it."

"Too late."

"Did he tell you guys anything else?" Eugene queried. The two teenagers nodded. "Then please do tell. Or is it still a secret?"

"Oh, Eugene, leave them alone!" Rapunzel scolded, pulling on the man's ear. Eugene yelped in pain as he cupped his ear that was beginning to turn red. "They didn't tell us for a good reason, so stop picking on them."

The man was about to say something but everyone, except for Soul, interrupted him. "No, you can't keep secrets that well."

"Aside from Rapunzel's ultimate secrets. Otherwise, you can't keep your mouth shut at all." Kiera added. Eugene's face fell, but instantly lighting up when Soul gave him her bacon in hopes to cheer him up.

"So, I guess it will only be you and Varian taking the orb?" Lance guessed as he cut his sausage in half and eating it.

"Yep." The girl answered, wiping her mouth with a tissue.

"Will you two be okay on your own?" Rapunzel asked. Concern laced her tone.

"Lalo's going to be with us, so it'll be fine." Varian answered this time.

"And besides, we're not going alone." Soul added. Everyone looked at the girl funny, but Soul only smirked as she took a bite of her egg.

-----------*Timeskip to October 31*--------------------

"I am so excited to leave this place." Soul whispered to herself while walking behind the alchemist. Varian turned around to look at her, asking what she said, to which Soul only shook her head, saying it was nothing. They reached the village square to see Lalo waiting patiently for them in front of the fountain.

"Are you two ready?" He asked.

Varian chuckled. A devious smirk plastering on his face. "Ready as I'll ever be." Soul looked away from the boy, trying to hide her red face as she mumbled her own answer.

"Very well. Let's proceed. Come, we must hurry." Lalo instructed as he opened the entrance to the temple before quickly closing it after they had entered. "Don't worry, I can open it again when we're done to avoid unwanted guests." He added. The two teenagers nodded their heads, following the man towards the throne room.

"We have at least 30 minutes before the peak. What do you wanna do?" Varian asked the lavender-haired girl, who was fiddling with the sleeves of her jacket. It turns out Soul doesn't have any winter gear so, the alchemist had to lend her his coat again. It wasn't really a problem for Varian. He could endure a little chill.

Soul placed a hand underneath her chin in thought before turning towards Varian. "I don't know. How about you?" She asked back. Varian smiled in agreement as he flopped down on the ground, patting the spot next to him.

"How about a game? We never finished our match last time in Never have I ever." Varian questioned, receiving a shrug from the girl beside him. As Varian was listing some games, an idea popped into the girl's mind. This is my chance to get to know him more.

"How about you know, we talk instead? I mean, if we played a game, we might get caught up and forget about the peak." Soul suggested, blushing a bit. The alchemist looked at her before shrugging his shoulders.