Chapter 2:First Night.
(Scene Change: Velvet Room)
''You didn't tell them everything'' A voice said.
They are in a room very spacious, illuminated with a light velvet color. They are Elizabeth, Theodore and Margaret, the residents of the Velvet Room.
''It wasn't necessary, sister'' Elizabeth said to Margaret while she was reading a book.
''You think having all the information in advance is not necessary? That world is dangerous'' Margaret scolded his little sister.
''Like the previous one, or do you think that fighting in an hidden hour surrounded by coffins with the water converted in blood and monsters in a tower was a walk in the park?'' Elizabeth countered.
''You said it, An Hour, in that world the supernatural are 24/7, all the myths are reals, angels, devils, youkais, dragons and gods, you saved them from hell for put them in something worse''
''And what did you want me to do?''
''Keep them safe, far away from supernatural, a world where they can be happy'' Margaret stated.
''Sorry, sister, but that would have been impossible, and you know it. There are rules related to reincarnation, one of them is that the world must complement their powers if they have, and our guests can summon Metatron, the Voice of God, and Lucifer, the Morning Star and the first fallen angel, is there a world where they can go and not being chased by fanatics or zealots?''
''They can keep their power hidden''
''You can't keep hidden your power forever, sooner or later, they would have used it, saving someone who they liked, for an example. When there is power over a person, even if they did not want to use it, someone or something will force them to use their power. it's a natural law in life.''
Margaret was surprised by the reply of her sister, Elizabeth, she expected something childish like 'it was more interesting this way', 'it was more fun' or 'I forgot'. She thought everything in advance.
''You have changed, Elizabeth'' Margaret said.
''What do you mean, sister?'' Elizabeth said very surprised.
''You've matured, I expected some childish response. Maybe it was a good thing that you left in a journey''
''My, thanks sister, even when we find ourselves in that strange tournament and started to lecture me to death, you never praised me. I should have recorded this for prosperity.'' Elizabeth said giggling, renembering the encounter in the P-1 Climax.
''Never mind, it looks like some people never change'' Margaret sighed, massaging her forehead.
''And I want to counter what you said, 'keep them safe', are you saying that they can't protect themselves? You are underestimating our guests, I'm sure that they will defeat anyone that get in their way, be devils, demons or gods''
''If they use their Personas, maybe they have a chance'' Margaret said
''Even without them.'' Elizabeth said with a smile.
''What? Did you do something to them?'' Margaret said with a serious voice.
''You will have to wait to see it'' Elizabeth said.
Margaret sighed, she is thinking about the words Elizabeth said. They were normal humans, it's almost impossible for them to survive in that world. If they attract the attention of the supernatural, they would have to use their Personas, without them would be impossible.
She stared at Elizabeth, she continue to read the book, how was she so sure? Even if they are their guests, there should be a hint of doubt but there isn't. Then she looked at the book Elizabeth is reading, it looks like normal book.
Then she realized where it comes from Elizabeth's confidence, he looked at Theodore, he was whistling.
''Elizabeth, Theodore, where is your Compedium?''
Elizabeth's smile grew bigger.
''In good hands, or should I say 'souls'?''
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(Scene Change: Minato Arisato's Room)
Minato slowly opened his eyes, trying to remember the events in the Velvet Room. They failed in their task to protect their world and went to the Velvet Room. Their attendants reincarnated them in a new world where they could live a normal life. Minato believes that he don't forget anything.
Minato stared at the ceiling of the room thinking about what had happened, they were free, no monsters, no tower, no Dark Hour.
This is the beginning of a normal life. Minato thought.
''A boring life''. Achilles said with a bored voice.
''It's the decision of our Lord so don't mess with his life''. Joan d'Arc said with an angry tone. She didn't like the tone of Achilles.
''Hey, calm down maiden, it was just a comment.'' Achilles said surprised.
''Better be that, a comment'' Joan said in an authoritative voice.
''*whistle* Go, War Maiden, shut that idiot'' Hector said.
'' Hey, who are you calling idiot?'' Achilles said.
'' You, idiot'' Hector said with a mocking tone.
''Shut the two up, you seems little children, you fight like little children, I will lecture you like little children. Seiza, now'' Joan said very angry.
''But he started...
''NOW''
''Yes'' Achilles and Hector said afraid of Joan. They were put in seiza and Joan began what could be called torture, being lectured by Joan, and who dare to move, they meet Joan's Blade.
Meanwhile, other heroes watched this scene with different expressions.
''Hahahahaha, look at them Cu Chulainn, looks like little brothers being punished by their older sister'' Siegfried said amused.
''I think they are older than her but by mentality, I see it.'' Setanta/Cu Chulainn said enjoying the punishment of the Greek heroes.
''It is always so lively?'' Arthur said feeling pity.
''Oh yeah, you were one of the last that joined to us, well, before that Joan came, these two fought for everything, it was good, but noisy. Then Joan came and she gave them a scolding. Now, Joan is the perfect person to control and punish those who speak badly of Minato.'' Siegfried explained to Arthur.
''Is there someone that speak badly of Sir Minato?'' Arthur said.
''Only personal commentaries about his decisions, nothing too bad.'' Siegried said.
''Good, I wouldn't like Sir Minato be betrayed.'' Arthur said remembering his past life.
''Nah, don't worry Arthur, nobody here would be so stupid''. Siegfried said reassuring Arthur.
That's right, Arthur, none of you will betray me and I will respect their commentaries, maybe I'm wrong and that commentaries will save my life.
''Yes, Sir, then I will bring to light all your faults''. Arthur said in a 'knightly' tone.
No, thanks, that's unnecessary.
''Hahahahaha, 'I will be the sword that slay your enemy and the shield that protect you from them' I think Arthur said something like that. A true knight. Looks like the title King of Knight is not to brag.'' Siegfried said.
''Of course not, and I would happily throw that title to protect Sir Minato. Arthur said with pride.
Keep it, I like that title.
''Yes, Sir'' Arthur said.
Minato feels proud of Arthur, he thought it would have problems with Mordred and Morgana around but it seems that will be fine.
''What will you do from now on, Minato?'' Siegfried asked his master.
What do you mean, Siegfried? I will happily live my life with Minako. Minato said as a fact. Not that there are more people here, right?
''Ahahahaha, go for it, Minato, take your girl and make it yours.'' Siegfried said with a sly grin. Stupid.
Don't worry, Siegfried, I'm on it. He decided to play the game along. Just to keep him quiet.
''Good''. And the muscle-head doesn't catch 'sarcasm'
Minato realised he carried 10 minutes looking at the ceiling of the room, it was dark, maybe was still night. Minato begins to stretch his arms in front of him.
If it is still night, I'm going to sleep again. Extra sleep is always welcome.
''You like to sleep, Minato.''
I wish it was always night, but dreams are not always fulfilled. Minato stretch the arms to the sides to cover the entire bed but his arm was met with an obstacle.
''Funya'' Minato felt his arm touched something soft and a soft voice moaned, Minato felt confused and pressed harder, this time the moan was heard loud and clear, his imagination was running wild and his face was becoming more and more red, normally that never happened but this caught him off guard. His mind tries to deny the current events.
No,nonononono, this isn't happening, it can't be right, it's just a pillow right? This kind of things only happen in the anime and manga, it's not, it's not, it's only a bad joke.
'Dreams are not always fulfilled'. Maybe for the mortals but for the eternal pimp, it's only a normal day. So how are you feeling Minato?'' Ryoji appeared in the worst situation possible, teasing Minato by the current situation.
What are you talking about, Ryoji? It's only a pillow, the softest pillow that I have touch, wait, what am I saying? It seems that Ryoji's personality affects him more than he thought.
''The truth, and you don't need to respond me, I already know, you are feeling really happy for touching such sacred treasure.'' Ryoji said.
''Hahahahaha, This is getting interesting, man I want popcorn because things are heating up.'' Siegfried said, thinking this situation as a movie.
''I take back what I said before, this is not so bad.'' Achilles said with a smug face.
''C'mon Minato, make her enjoy as never, press more, we want to hear more''. Hector said with a enthusiastic voice, it seems that Achilles was not the only one that was bored, and they have recovered fast of Joan's execution.
''You pervs, Can you stop doing such comments about Lord Minato pressing Lady Minako's chest?'' Minato wanted to thank Joan for support him but she was not over.''And you my Lord, can you take away your hands of Lady Minako, please? I don't know how long I can stop them.'' Joan finally said and maybe she is right, emphasis on 'maybe'.
Minato turn his head towards his goal and when he saw her he froze on the site; there she was, Minako, naked like the day she born, with the blanket covering the lower part of her body, thank god, his hand remained in her... breast and her face was full red, making a expression of happiness.
Seriously, the Universe was screwing him in the most absurd manner, right? Tell him the possibilities of...
Wait.
Maybe not the Universe, but close.
The World.
It's her, DEFINITELY her. He can see her smug face with a book, smiling-no- laughing of his current position.
Maybe she got the idea from Theo's books. He needs to talk with him about his likes. And maybe correcting them. In the most painful way possible.
''Onii-chan~~'' She said and Minato was afraid that she were awake but he soon saw that it was a false alarm. Minato sighed in relief and looked Minako's face, there was little signs of blush but the smile remained.
Damn, Minako is so cute with an embarrassed face. That was the undeniable truth and whoever said 'no' is a sinner. But why is she in such defenseless position, and worse, NAKED?! Minato screamed in his mind. His face not showing his distress. Elizabeth will pay for this. He was sure. He will not give her sweets. That will be enough.
''Man, Minato, please Don't tell me you're not enjoying it, I would.'' Ryoji said with a smug face, a face he wants to remove for its meaning.
I'm not YOU, perv, I'm not enjoying this at all and I will show you. Minato said and proceeded to take away his hand from Minako beautiful and perfect chest. Wait a second, why am I thinking this? This is not right. But he was unable to remove his hand, it was as if a more powerful force refused to his hand away from Minako.
M-m-m-my mind is refusing to remove my hand?! Minato thought, more nervous. It was like his hand was stuck to it with glue. The temperature and the softness of the girl that he came in contact with, her sweet smell, it was all bewitching enough that it was more than plenty to crush his will. What the hell, I'm not like this!
This only has one answer, the Arcana is doing a movement, changing his non-existent Arcana by another. By this line of thinking it could only be one.
The Devil.
Yes, Minato-sama, let yourself go with your instincts, assault her, and take her a-. He couldn't finished the sentence when he found himself burning, he turned his head and saw Joan with her sword up in her hand, ready to slay the demon. What are you doing, maiden? Incubus said with an angered voice, he was so close.
My job as the Maiden of Orleans, Saviour of France, slay a wicked devil, namely YOU. You will never corrupt my Lord in my watch, you demon. Joan said, ready to kill Incubus but he was confident. With his natural immunity to fire, he only needs to worry about the blade.
Ok, friends, now you can make your bets. Who do you think will win? In a corner the blonde beauty, the Saviour of France, the Maiden of Orleans, Joan d'Arc. Ryoji said with a metaphorical microphone, enthusiasm of the battle that is about to happen. Not having much to do in the Sea of Souls and whatever free them from boredom was welcomed. And in the other side, the ugly demon who control lust, Incubus. And he was really impartial, of course, it's Ryoji.
Hahahahahaha, finally something interesting. Siegfried said eager that the battle begin. Ok, now, I bet for Incubus. What do you say, Cu Chulainn? On his right was Cu Chulainn, silently observing the battle that will begin.
I bet for Incubus too, with Joan's fire weakness and Incubus's fire Immunity, it's the most logical choice. Joan can only attack with the sword and Incubus is specialised in fire magic, he only need to hit one time and it's over. Cu Chulainn analysed the situation, he was an experience warrior so for him this battle was 70/30.
I would not underestimated Joan, Cu Chulainn. Arthur entered in the conversation. Joan starts with disadvantage in this fight but as you said, 'If he hits', Joan have a chance if she doesn't let hit, she is physically stronger that him in closed distance. So I bet for Joan, referee. Arthur placed his bet.
So, we have 2 to Incubus and 1 to Joan, I, as the great and impartial referee that I am, cannot bet for nobody. I must observe this battle silently and without favouritism, so sorry, my blonde angel. I cannot bet for you. Ryoji said winking Joan, using all the charm that has to get a cute reaction.
I don't need your support, Death, why don't you give it to Incubus? You have a lot in common with him. And failing miserably. Joan said with an harsh tone. She doesn't like Ryoji, his behavior with the women resembles her to a vulgar playboy or worse, a British. And Lord Minato's best friend was him? Ridiculous.
Ouch. Ryoji seemed very hurt by the commentary.How hard is the rejection of a woman who was born to be an angel, but I will not surrender so easily, my blond angel, I will get a cute reaction from you. Or maybe not, he was having so much fun.
Joan clicked her tongue Can we go back with the battle, please? I preferred being burned again in the stake than hear you talk. Ryoji was so annoying that she doesn't cared being burned.
If that is your wish, my blonde angel. Ryoji bowed. But we lack two bets. So, who do you think it's going to win? Achilles, Hector.
Joan. They said in unison, there weren't no doubt in their voice.
All the presents turned their heads to the two Greeks heroes. Their face express an expression of surprise, they didn't expect that.
Not that I go to complain that you vote for my blond angel, but may I ask the reason for your decision? Ryoji said surprised by the decision of these two.
She's terrifying. That was the only response they gave.
They were sweatdropping by those response. It is as if they had been trained so that they never defy her. What kind of torture during those years she put them on the Great Seal? Only they know.
Joan chuckled. So you support me, you're so kind, friends. Her response was so sweet that made them even more scared of her. It's like a big sister that you don't want to pissed off. They decided that they would never be on her bad side. Never.
Ok, Ok, That's enough. Minato clapped his hands to get their attention. I don't have any problem in you two fighting but do that in other place than my head. I want to get all the sleep I can. Minato said very serious about that. He could become very irritable if he does not get enough sleep.
Sorry, my Lord. Joan bowed her head to show respect. So, where do you want to be executed, demon?. Joan turned to Incubus, a slight frown in her beautiful face.
In a place where everyone will see your fall. Incubus said with a grin in his face.
So, the Colosseum? Joan asked. Wait what Colosseum?
That's right. Actually, I must admit that the Emperor did a good job. He said something about showing Rome's pride or whatever. Incubus said shrugging his shoulders.
Wait, They built the Coliseum in HIS soul?! When did they do that? He needs to find out more of this. Who knows what more they have done?
Although, maybe he was exaggerating. It's not like they built a city or an full empire in his soul. Maybe.
He needs to investigate more about this, when he doesn't have a mission more important.
Messing with his soul is not important, sleeping is more important. His priorities are right. The world is wrong.
So let's sleep. Morpheus, even if you're not here, take him to the beautiful Sea of Dreams, where he can dream with sleeping and eating everything he wants.
Now that he thinks about it, there was something important occurring outside, right? But now he does not fall into what. Strange.
Well, if he doesn't remember it then it wasn't import-
''Bbbbbbb-'' He started to hear someone mumbling but it was classified as not important. Let's sleep.
''BAKA ONII-CHAN'' He heard a feminine shout. That made him realise one thing.
Oh, that's right Minako was- His thoughts stopped abruptly. His world blacked out by a great force. She hits too hard.
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SOOOOOOOOOOOORY, I lost my edge for too many months by some reasons I don't want to say, too personal. But don't worry. I'm back writing and the next will be 6000 words again so don't worry. Ruler's Route is 80% done and I have four shorts (2000) prologues in stuff.
I will do a poll for the next story so visit it. See you again later and Happy new year.
And I admit this is not my best chapter, but trust me this will get better.