There And Back Again [Black Clover x BNHA]

Chapter Fifty-One

Today is my birthday, and so I have a chapter for you all! I didn't post the last month because I was doing the NaNoWriMo challenge and it killed me. But I'm back! As always, you're welcome to join my discord where you can chat with the little community we have going and get updates about what is happening with this story.

Enjoy!

~Zelinith

Klaus led the charge, running down the hallway at full speed, for once not caring about decorum and manners. Yuno and Mimosa were hot on his heels, easily keeping pace with their senior. The trio skidded to a halt before the Black Bulls, panting as they watched eyes narrow in on them.

Finral remained sitting on the floor while Yami and Asta stood up, slightly blocking the doorway behind them. Yuno steeled himself, pushing past his comrades to face his rival. He could feel the hurt radiating from the shorter boy.

"What happened, Yuno?" Asta asked, eyes angrily scanning over the taller mages face for some kind of answer. "You better have some good reason as to why they were bleeding out in my hands. As it stands, my forgiveness is a bit far off, even if you are my rival."

Yuno could see the truth behind Asta's eyes and hoped that his answer was suitable. It was the truth, but that didn't mean the shorter mage would be happy with it.

"We were checking the border on a routine round and Captain Vangeance gave them permission to join us. After our survey was done, one of the Midnight Sun's Third Eyes appeared, stealing them away through a portal. We had no chance to fight him. And we searched endlessly for hours."

Asta stared long and hard at Yuno, the two foster brothers reading the raw emotions in the other's eyes. As much as he was angry, the anti-magic user felt better knowing that it wasn't their own lack of skill or awareness that failed their friends, but rather their greatest enemy. Sighing, Asta closed his eyes, stretching out his back before offering Yuno a small smile.

"I'm not happy," he started, but stopped the other from interrupting, "But I know you did everything possible. It's not your fault that damn copy mage is a menace." He ran his hand through his hair, eyes filling with determination. "All the more reason for us to pass the Royal Knights Exam and take them down for good."

The two bumped arms, grinning at one another.

"For our family and new friends." Asta said.

Yuno nodded. "For our family and new friends."

Yami still bristled where he stood, watching as Klaus and Mimosa fidgeted in place. To be fair, his main issue was with their Captain so he wasn't going to take his remaining anger out on them. Not when he could easily see the tear tracks that were dried on their cheeks. Putting out his cigarette that had been clenched between his teeth, he turned around and knocked on the door behind him.

"OI!" He shouted, although it wasn't as loud as normal. "You done in there yet, Doc?"

The other mages around him all came closer, eagerly hoping to receive some news. There was the sound of shuffling inside before the door slowly creaked open. A weary Owen stood on the other side.

"Hey there." The healer tiredly said, closing the door behind him. All the mages frowned at the sight.

"Good news, right? It better be or we'll have some issues." Captain Yami threatened.

Owen chuckled dryly. "Yes. You got them to me just in time, so they'll recover. However," he became more serious, eyes darkening, "Due to their lack of mana, it's going to take longer than normal for them to heal. I can't just make their injuries disappear as I usually do. My mana can't interact with them in the same way it would on those with mana. It's the same issue that Asta here deals with, but I think because he's from our world he is more readily able to be accepted. I'm not completely certain, but they're going to be in some pain for the next few days while I work to fully close and remove their wounds."