Author's note: happy valentine's day everyone! I thank those who participated in choosing the main characters for this story. Why do you all hate Jibral? He's kinda cute. Oh well that's life.
I apologize in advance because I will cut this Valentine chapter into two parts due to it's length plus my internet connection is not working properly so I can't upload a large file. I'll post the second part later so don't be so upset.
Enjoy reading and don't forget to leave a review.
Blind date
Zola's POV
After Nene's defeat we were welcomed by the villagers and the nation who suffered from Grand Kingdoms tyranny planned a victory party and commencement ceremony for our bravery. They gave us medals and everyone greeted us with happy faces. No one ever asked us if we're tired or do we want this party. Geez these people are starting to annoy me. Right now we are listening to the never ending speeches of the nation leaders. If boredom kills maybe we're already six feet under the ground.
Shu and Marumaro keeps on complaining that their tummies hurts and all they want is food not words, Kluke and Bouquet wants to stay prim and proper but they can't silence the sound of their grumbling stomachs. About me and Jiro? We're just sitting here comfortably without minding that freak who's blabbing some stupid nonsense. They talk like they're the ones who defeated Lord Nene and saved us all. Where were they when we almost risked our lives during the battle?
Few hours passed Marumaro stood up and shouted.
"I can't take it anymore maro!" And then he started running all over the place like an idiot. Shu and the others tried to stop him but he was out of control.
"Zola help us! He is disrespecting the leaders!" Legolas begged at me. I just looked away and sat comfortably.
"We already finished Nene then you're asking me to catch a deevee? You guys are really worthless. Wow I never thought that the meaning of Knight Master is someone USELESS." I scoffed. With that Konrad and other knight masters as well as Legolas stood us and tried to catch Marumaro.
Finally Legolas and Konrad caught him then threw him to the nearby fountain to wake him up.
I stood up and started to walk.
"Where are you going Miss Zola? The victory party is not yet over." Legolas blocked my way.
"Oh so this is a party? I thought that this is a contest for the longest and most boring speech. I don't care if they're not yet done. They can talk all they want once I'm gone so moved." I replied. But instead of moving away he even used his arms to block my way. This person is really getting into my nerves.
"Zola I know you guys ar-" I cut him off by raising my sword and placed the edge of my blade near his throat.
"Are you going to move or do you want me to move that annoying head of yours away from that big useless body." I said sternly. With that he moved quickly and went back to his seat. Tss big coward. I went to my room and took a long nap. I had enough of this nonsense. All I want to do is sleep and ignore all of the stupid people around me.
-FEW HOURS LATER-
I woke up because someone is trying to break the door of my room. When I opened it I saw Shu and others looking like lost puppies.
"What's the matter? The wimps asked you to fetch me up?" I asked. They did not reply but instead they grabbed my arms and started dragging me.
"What are you doing? Are you guys tired of living?" I hate being dragged.
"Please Zola come with us! I heard that there is a nearby town where we can relax and have fun!" Bouquet begged. I took a deep breath to calm myself. They should have asked me if they want me to come.
"Alright! But don't drag me like a dog. I have two legs here." And with that they let me go and we sneaked outside.
-EROS VILLAGE-
This place is nice, it's a bit relaxing and people are minding their own businesses. We roamed around like tourist. Bouquet and Kluke shopped while Shu and Marumaro went on a food trip. Jiro went to the bookstore and I spent my time at the blacksmith's shop. After a tiring day we all went to a pastry shop near the town's plaza. I ordered a cup of black coffee while the kids ordered smoothies with matching pastries. We had a little chit chat while finishing our orders.
"Oh look! They're starting to decorate the plaza for Valentine's!" Bouquet noticed. We looked around and she was right. They're hanging and posting heart shaped papers and other designs.
"Oh I'm so excited for Valentine's! Shu and I will go out on a date, right darling?" She asked while pressing her big boobs to Shu's arm.
"Hey who ever said that?" Shu protested but Bouquet just hugged him.
"How about you maro? Do you have a date?" Marumaro asked Kluke. Suspiciously her face turned red.
"Oh I know that face! You do have a date!" Bouquet teased. She shook her head while Bouquet continued teasing her.
"Oh knock get off stop teasing her. I asked her out so shut up." Jiro suddenly spoke. Upon hearing that Bouquet kept her mouth shut.
"Hey Zola, do you have a date this Valentine's?" I coughed while drinking my coffee upon hearing Marumaro's question. I kept silent while they all looked at me like their waiting for my answer.
"What kind of question is that? You obviously know my answer." I replied. Their eyes widened.
"Seriously? You don't have a date this Valentine's?" Bouquet almost shouted.
"Why is it neccessary for me to have one?" I answered. This topic is nonsense. I spent twenty one years of my life without having a date. I managed to survive so what's the issue?
"How about Sir Konrad? He's a good catch." Kluke suggested. I gave her a disgusted look.
"Him? I rather date a stranger than be with that guy. All is can do is carry that big sword of his." I answered in a bored tone. What's so special about that day? Not everyone likes someone to be with.
"You rather date a stranger you say? I think I can help you with that." A girl with a heart shaped cake came to us. She warmly smiled at us and placed the cake on our table.
"Please have this cake, it's our valentine's special. I baked it myself. My name is Mary, the owner of the store. Sorry for eavesdropping but I heard that your friend here is looking for a date this Valentine's am I correct?" She's cute, and she also likes to talk. I was about answer but my friends grew a bit excited.
"You're gonna look help us for a date for Zola?" Bouquet
"Are you sure that we can have this cake?" Shu
"Wow this cake is beautiful thanks Maro." Marumaro.
"Yes that cake is really for you kids and another yes I know someone who can find her a date." Mary replied. Seriously? They're really going to look for my date? Great I don't like the flow of this conversation.
"Hey cut it out guys! How can we be so sure that this is not a trap?" Jiro barged in. He has a point. These kids that our battle is not over so we have to be always careful.
"Oh come on Jiro! We're doing this for Zola! Do you want her to be lonely for the rest of her life? And she's Zola! One wrong move and whoever tries to trick her is dead. So let's give it a go!" Bouquet tried to convince him. Those words are not enough to convince him. He kept silent for a while.
"I guess you're right, it's Zola so she can handle herself." They all cheared with his answer. WHAT DID HE SAID? HE IS IN FAVOR WITH THEIR PLAN TO ARRANGE A BLIND DATE FOR ME!
"Hey before you plan someth-" i was about to protest but they ignored me and talked to this Mary instead.
"So how sure are you that this person can really find Zola's match?" Shu asked and took a bite from the cake. By the way Mary is sitting with us at our table. She also brought some additional snacks for the kids.
"I'm very sure because I am a living witness." Mary answered. That caught my attention. A bit.
"What do yo maro?" She smiled at Marumaro before responding.
"Because I met my husband in a blind date that this person arranged. At first I was resistant like you guys but I took the risk and I'm very happy with the outcome. This person I'm telling you is really a matchmaker from heaven!" Mary explained. Bouquet and the others are eagerly listening like their listening to a story teller.
"So when can we meet this person?" Kluke asked.
"Usually this person visits my shop every afternoon. Just wait a little longer and this person will come anytime." She replied. After a few minutes she excused herself and she said that she'll return later. She can return next year if she wants.
Unfortunately she returned almost an hour after.
"The matchmaker is here!" She cheerfully said.
"I want to see the matchmaker!" Bouquet stood up but Mary stopped her.
"I'm very sorry Bouquet but only Zola can see the matchmaker. This person is not the sociable type." Bouquet sat again.
"Shall we?" Mary asked me. As if a choice! I stood up and followed her to the corner of the shop where only few people are staying.
We stopped at a table where a person wearing a cape with its hood covering the head is sitting. So the matchmake is a mysterious person who doesn't like to talk with a lot of peoplel and doesn't want anyone to see its face. I sat down waiting for this person to talk.
"So we finally meet Miss Zola. It is an honor to find a match for the leader of the shadow wielders who defeated Lord Nene. My name is Abcd." She introduced herself. Her voice is cold.
"They say that you arrange blind dates and the results are very positive." I repeated what Mary said.
"Yes all of the couples that I matched ended up happily together. And now I am arranging yours. This will be so exciting." This person is really giving me the creeps. Abcd asked me about my skills, the type of people I'm always with and my other accomplishments. She never asked me about my preferred man or anything related to it. Not so common for a matchmaker.
"Okay thank you for the information Miss Zola. Your date will be on February 14, 6pm. You'll meet this man on a seafood restaurant beside this shop. I'll send him your picture so he will approach you ones you entered the restaurant. Thank you and may that be the start of your lifetime journey." Abcd waived goodbye and I went back to my friends.
They asked a lot about Abcd but I just gave them the details about my date. A person like Abcd wants privacy so that's what I'm giving her.
Logi's POV
Since Lord Nene is defeated I started to recruit an army to restore order in this world. But right now we haven't made any actions because Grand Kingdom's enemies are still hunting us down. We'll show them the the truemeaning of power ones we regained our forces. Since we're on lay low for a while I took the chance to focus on those shadow wielder. They're the biggest threat to my plans. i don't what Zola is up to but I will find that out.
"General." Schneider entered my quarters and saluted. He and Andropov are the ones I assigned to follow Zola and the others.
"Update about Zola's group. After their victory party they went to the town of Eros and Zola talked to a very mysterious person." He reported. I knew Zola is up to something. She may be beautiful and daring but behind that pretty face is an unpredictable and dangerous beast. Why am I imagining her face? This is not the time to daydream!
"What to you mean mysterious?" I have to focus on my mission.
"Well this person only talked to Zola, at the corner of a pastry shop where only few people sit. It's like they don't want anyone else to hear what they are discussing. Zola seemed to be very serious to what this person is saying. And not to mention that this person is wearing a hood." Schneider explained. Well that person is a bit mysterious. Zola doesn't usually to talk to strangers and if she does, she needs something very important from it.
"Bring me this person. I want to know the reason why Zola talked to him." I commanded. Schneider smiled.
"I knew that you would say that, so we captured this person in advance and right now she's waiting in the interogation room." My men are really reliable. I don't have to always them what to do because they're smart unlike othem soldiers. We went to the interrogation room and found a woman tied up on the chair.
I sat in front of her and Scheinder stood near my left.
"Well good day to you miss. I am General Logi, I am pleased to meet you." I started. She just stared at me.
"You're the silent type huh? Okay I'll go straight to the point. What is your business with Zola?" I asked and she smirked at me. This person is giving me an uneasy feeling.
"If I tell you, will you let me go?" Her voice, it's like she's challenging me or something.
"Why are you the one who is telling us what to do? Let me remind you woman that you are our captive and we have your pathetic miserable life on the palm of our hands." Schneider threatened her. But instead of being afraid at him, she raised an eyebrom at him!
"For your information I have a name and it's Abcd. Why am I dictating you what to do? Simply because you NEED something from me. And if you don't agree to my demands, I won't give you any information. Even if you plan to end my pathetic myserable life." She replied without fear in her eyes. She does have a point. I need to know the reason why Zola talked to her. Schneider was about to say something but I stopped him.
"That's enough Schneider. Okay miss Abcd, we will let you go but you have to tell us everything that we want to know." I said. She just nodded in response. I ordered Schneider to untie her hand so that she'll be a little comfortable.
"Now that we're in good terms now, what is the reason why Zola talked to you? What does she want from you." I am wasting too much time so I have to get to the main point.
"Who is Zola?" She asked. Schneider slammed the table.
"Are you toying us? Answer him or else I won't hesitate to cut your throat!" He shouted but Abcd remained unaffected.
"Listen, I talked to a lot of strangers everyday. Too many that I can't remember their names." She answered cooly.
"Let me refresh your memory, two nights ago you talked to a silver hair woman wearing a bandana with a skull printed in it. Remember anyone?" I am using all of my patience for this woman.
"Oh you mean her? So her name is Zola, thanks for reminding me." She fished out a photo of Zola from her bag. I snatched it from her hand and examined it. She looks so good in this photo. She was sitting inside a pastry shop while drinking a cup of tea.
"So is she the one you're asking?" I snapped out from my thoughts. I have to finish this.
"Yes she is the one. Tell me your business with her." I asked.
"She talked to me because she wants me to find a date for her this valentine's." She answered. WHAT?!
"Liar!" Enough with you games and tell us the truth!" Schneider shouted again.
"Who are you calling a liar? I am a matchmaker and it is my job to look for a match for my clients and let them meet in blind dates. Zola wants a date so I arranged a blind date for her." She explained. I asked Schneider to leave us for a moment.
"Did I get it correctly, Zola asked you to look for her Valentine's date?" I asked again. I am expecting that this is not true, I never imagined that Zola would do such a stupid thing!
"Yes" she replied and stood up.
"I guess you got what you need so I better get going and find matches for those who need it."
"Wait! Before you go there is one thing that I want to ask." I stopped her before she could leave. So you're going to a date huh Zola? I'll make sure that this will be memorable one.
Author's note: sorry if it's not too sweet but the cheesy moments will come later. But I have question for a guest, Abcd are you are girl or a guy? Sorry I just assumed your a girl but if not notify me so I can change it right away.
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Love you all