Narrator: Threatened by a ruthless demon, humanity was on the brink of destruction. All seemed lost until a lone mage stepped forward and took up the fight. After his triumph, he was hailed as the Wizard King, and his story has since become legend.

Picking up right where left off last chapter.

(Golden Dawn Headquarters)

It was just now approaching the prime hours of night as a pair of glasses shine brightly and reflect the moonlight as a tall, handsome individual is talking down on Yuno.

Klaus: You must be our newest recruit. Tell me, what is your name?

Yuno: My name is Yuno.

Klaus: Well, my name is Klaus Lunettes. Now that introductions are out of the way, I should tell you right now, do not get a big head just because our esteemed Lord Vangeance selected you. A commoner from a tiny no-name village, you have no royal claim and are not from a noble house. Frankly, I would never the captain's decision making but in this one instance I hope he doesn't come to regret this. You'll need more than all nine Magic Knight Captains hands to prove yourself capable of being a true knight of the Golden Dawn.

Yuno: I'm certain I'll prove myself to the Golden Dawn superiors, including you.

Klaus: Watch that smart mouth of yours, you haven't proven anything yet. Now come along so I can give you the full tour of the base.

(Black Bulls Headquarters)

Tyrus: Is it always like this Captain? I mean like a bloody madhouse?

Yami: What answer would you prefer? There's a reason I said we're the worst Magic Knight Squad, that goes for tempers as well as you and Blondie found out firsthand.

Asta got his head out of the ground, spitting chunks of dirt out of his mouth.

Asta: NO! I'm not done yet!

In his tried and true high spirited fashion, he yelled to hype himself up, pushing aggressively towards the fire. Only to find another fireball coming his way which smartly he would duck this time.

Magna: OKAY! Now I'm really mad! You ready to face the consequences of your stupidity Luck?!

A cheery blonde was literally floating in the air he mocked the flame-wielder.

Luck: Nope not really! But let's go anyway, Magna!

He then found himself on the volley of several flame ball projectiles which Magna was firing off with rapid success but little success in hitting the battle-crazed Luck, who was just dancing in the air with what appeared to be.... lightning boots on. Then a beautiful woman who was sprawled accross an ornate couch woke up with the nastiest hangover due in no large part to Magna's screaming.

Vanessa: Ugh, why is it so noisy in here? Can't a lady sleep in peace after she drinks, man my head is killing me!

Charmy: You need some delicious noms in you, la! All that drinking isn't worth it if you don't have any food in your belly.

We meet Charmy who, God knows how long she's been eating but the dwarf was destroying all the sweets on display.

Gauche: My beautiful, darling, heart of gold-possessing sister, Marie- HEY WILL YOU TWO ASSHOLES SHUT UP, I'M TRYING TO GIVE PRAISE TO MY ANGEL MARIE!

Grey: Fsshhhhhh!

Vanessa: Geez.... will you two idiots knock it off?!

Tyrus: No way in....

Finral: Yeah, this is a pretty normal day in the lives of the Black Bulls.

Asta: Man, these guys are scary. Still they're my teammates regardless of how chaotic they might be.

He balled up his fist as he shrilled to the heavens putting a foot forward.

Asta: My name is Asta and I'm from Hage Village! I'm one of the newest members of the Black Bulls. SOMEDAY I WILL BECOME THE WIZARD KING!

But no one paid him any mind as Magna and Luck continued to scrap with their ground to aerial combat. Meanwhile Yami soaked it, from the skirmish, to Vanessa shouting at Gauche, Charmy pigging out, and Gray doing whatever, he was doing.

Tyrus: Y'know... maybe joining the Blue Rose Knights or Coral Peacocks wasn't so bad.

Magna: YOU STOLE FROM ME! MY FOOD, MINE!!

Luck avoided this next blast as it immediately hit Asta and by extension Finral, with Tyrus standing in between Gordon and his new captain. And that was when Yami decided to make his presence known... emanating that same purple aura he put on display at the Entrance Exams.

Vanessa: Will you all just shut up?! I've got the mother all of damn headaches pulsing right now!

Magna: Well that's your own damn fault, ya drunk witch!

Vanessa: I didn't quite catch that. You wanna say that again?

Magna: I didn't stutter, you can catch these hands just like Luck will! Once he's tired that is!

Vanessa: At least I'm not a virgin street punk!

Magna: Virgin street punk?! Where do you get off calling me that!

Asta tried getting up only to be hit in the jaw with a cup.

Luck: You better be careful, or else I'll get you!

Magna: OH YEAH? WELL STAY STILL SO I CAN NAIL YA! GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT!

Gauche: I'M GONNA GIVE YOU JACKALS ONCE LAST TIME!

Yami: Alright.... that's quite enough! QUIT BREAKING STUFF DAMNIIIIIITTTTTT!

He emphasized this by punching a wall and breaking it, causing a massive dust cloud to be the backend result.

Tyrus: This man demanded they stop breaking stuff... and he proceeds to break a damn wall. Yeah, totally not regretting my decision right now.

But he and Asta soon 12 eyes digging into their souls as Gauche, Vanessa, Grey, Luck, Magna, and Charmy were staring at them as well as Captain Yami before they were both trampled.

Black Bulls: Captain!

They were all in his face as he rubbed the back of his neck, still smoking his cigarette.

Magna: So, how was it... Did you find us an arrogant new rookie? I can take him or her down a few pegs.

Luck: Please sir! Can we fight now?! Don't hold anything back either!

Vanessa: Now now, the captain doesn't to fight with any little brats, if anything he needs to fight this bottle with me, isn't that right Captain Yami!

Charmy: Hey, hey Captain! I made plenty of your favorites to welcome you back!

Gauche: I'm sorry Captain, I feel like I'm about to burst! Can I please see my sister Marie now?

Grey: Hhhh fsshhhhh!

Yami (Chuckling): Well, well, well... looks like you all missed me. Sorry for keeping you waiting, now can it so I can focus or I'll kill you all.

They all quickly bowed before him, shutting up immediately.

Black Bulls: Sorry, sir.

Yami: Now then, I'd like you meet two of our newest recruits. Asta and Tyrus. Hey, where the hell are they?

He peered over to Tyrus and Asta, the former who was trying to pry his brother from underneath Grey who for pretty much no reason at all sat on Asta.

Yami: Hey quit fooling around and come meet your new squadmates.

Tyrus: We're trying Captain, but this person weighs a ton. Come on, get off Asta, ya damn lummox!

(A few seconds later...)

Yami: Now then as I was saying, I'd like for you all to meet two of our newest recruits. Spikes and Shrimp get over here and meet your new squadmates.

Asta: Hold on, two of?

Tyrus: There's more recruits than just Asta and I? Color me shocked.

Yami: Go on, tell 'em your names you two.

Tyrus: R-right. The name's Tyrus from Hage Village... And this shortstack's little brother if you can believe it or not.

Asta: Yes sir! I'M ASTA ALSO FROM HAGE VILLAGE! IT'S VERY NICE TO MEET ALL OF YOU! AND SHORTSTACK, I'M OLDER THAN YOU!

Tyrus: And I'm taller than you.

Magna: You two are from Hage Village? That's in the middle of nowhere.

Yami: Finral, introduce everyone to the rookies.

Finral: Copy that, captain. Let's see, where to start you guys.... well you've already met, Gordon Agrippa. He has trouble enunciating himself here and there, but he's good people.

True to his fashion, Gordon began muttering some stuff but as always none of his Black Bull brethren could never truly understand what he was saying.

Finral: Next up we've got... Vanessa Enoteca, resident witch. Tends to pick fights when she's sauced, but she's good people.

Tyrus and Asta were immediately star struck by the pinkette witches' beauty.

Tyrus: Damn she lowkey is beautiful.... WHOA WHOA, ain't no way I'm turning into Asta!

Vanessa: Picking fights when I'm drunk? I have no idea what you're going on about. Hage Village huh? Way off the outskirts of the kingdom isn't that right?

Tyrus: Got it in one go!

Asta: Yeah.

She then flirtatiously gets into both brothers' faces as they blush intensely and rapidly, with even Asta blowing bloodd out of his nose.

Vanessa: Coming all the way from the Forsaken Realm to join a Magic Knights Squad? You two must be so exhausted, how about you both take a load off and have a drink with me as a reward?

Asta: Man that's so hard to refuse, but I must stay loyal to Sister Lily!

Tyrus: Are women in the Magic Knights Squad always this flirty? Cause I pray to the first Wizard King I'll take her up on that offer!

Their immediate reception of the bubbly drunk would change rapidly as she intensely lost all of her food and drink on the floor.

Tyrus: Thank the stars my boots weren't there!

Finral: Alright let's move on while Vanessa gets everything out of her system, shall we?

Luck: Hey, introduce me next!

Finral: Alright, we have Luck Voltia! Our battle-crazy maniac addicted to his one true love fighting, but he's good people. But you guys saw that first hand.

Luck: Nice meeting you both! So hey, do either one like fighting?!

Asta: Uh, sure?

Tyrus: Only if it gets rust off these young bones, then hell yeah. Great way to condition too.

Luck: Yeah, it's cool isn't it? So how about we fight now!

Tyrus: Um..... well you see!

Asta: Not right now.

Gauche: Hey you two.

Tyrus: Mm?

Asta: Huh?

Their eyes were now assaulted by Gauche sporting a minor nosebleed as he held a picture of his adorable sister Marie in their faces.

Gauche: This is my sister Marie. An absolute angel.

Tyrus: She's adorable but...

Asta: What does have to do with us?

His face darkened making both Ty and Asta uncomfortable.

Gauche: If either one of you get the idea of putting your hands on her, YOU DIE. You understand me?

Asta: WHAHAHAHTT?!

Tyrus: Great... we got a mage with a severe sister complex. Crystal clear.

Finral: Gauche Adlai, he's a bit... too intense when it comes with his sister Marie. But overall, he's good people.

Finral: This little cutie over here is Charmy Pappitson. She's a bit of a glutton and loves to cook. But she's good people.

Charmy: Nice to meet ya!

Finral: Then you've got Grey.... no one knows his deal. But he's good people.

Grey: Hhhhh fsshhhhh.

Tyrus: Sorry for calling ya a big lummox.

Finral: Then you've got Magna Swing. Certified street punk who's tougher than he looks, bit of a hothead... but he's good people!

Tyrus: Bit too intense for sure.

Finral: You have me, Finral Roulacase, spatial magic user. Lady-killer, but I'm good people. And last but certainly not least, our esteemed captain, Yami Sukehiro!

Asta: What no he's good people?

Tyrus: Well it's a pleasure to meet you all! Hope we all work together amazing.

Asta: What Tyrus said, can't wait to get to work!

Yami: We have another recruit and more members coming but they haven't made the presence known. Mainly because they're on missions and what not. Hell they might be dead. Think you play nice newbies?

Tyrus: I'm positive we can make stuff shake around here

Asta: ABSOLUTELY! WE'RE GONNA GET ALONG SO WELL! LIKE I SAID BEFORE IT'S REALLY NICE TO MEET YOU ALL!

Vanessa: Ugh... do you have to be so loud? Headache still present and possibly fatal.

Magna: I know, right.

Tyrus: It's my brother's default setting. You'll find it more endearing the more you hang with Asta.

Yami: It's something I've noticed too. You're a lot louder than you are short, aren't you kid?

Asta: YES SIR!

Yami: Shut up, kid!

Asta: Right, sorry sir!

Yami: Alright you all know the drill, give these two a good workout but don't try to kill them. Strength in numbers and all that malarkey.

Tyrus: Hold up, workout?

Magna: You heard the captain.... He wants us to make sure you both get good workouts in! And that's just what I plan doing....

Luck: Me too! It's only fair that two superiors give you the rundown! Everyone else has done it, why not you too?

Magna: Pathetic runts like you and from where? Hage Village, right? Some place most people have never even heard of right. Kid next to you has enough respectable mana for a rookie but you don't have nearly enough from what I'm sensing. And you two are supposed to be newest Black Bulls, you've got to be kidding me. I don't know what some poor no magic hicks like you could ever do to impress Captain Yami.

He grabs both by Tyrus and Asta by their collars as he continued barking up a storm.

Magna: YOU WANT TO WEAR THE ROBE THAT PROVES YOU'RE A TRUE MEMBER OF THE BLACK BULLS?!

Tyrus: More than anything, there's a reason I chose this squad! Put me through all hell you can muster up. I'll freeze it over with my brutal cold.

Magna: That's what I like to hear maggot! What about you... Little Rasta?

Asta: That's a real Magic Knights robe? It's- it's so cool!

Magna: Damn right it is! SO DO YOU WANT IT?!

Asta: Yes! GIMME GIMME GIMME!

Magna: You two are really excited! You guys want it that bad?! Well then, Syrus and Rasta.... it's time for your... Baptism by Fire. Earn the approval of Captain Yami's Chief surbodinates and the robes are all yours! Man Among Men, Magna Swing. This marks your two rookies into the Black Bulls.

Finral finishes the closing the portal and repairing the wall that had been previously destroyed by Luck, Magna and Yami's antics. Speaking of the former of the three, Tyrus was on one side of a makeshift battlefield with the universally proclaimed Cheery Berserker Luck on the other side, Asta and Magna waiting on their turn once this skirmish would conclude.

(A/N I'll just pull up a video of Manga vs Asta. I promised you all a battle sequence for Tyrus here we go)

Vanessa: Yet another one of these ridiculous Baptisms by Fire. And it just got worse with Luck starting it off. That cutie is going to die before they actually fight.

Luck: Nope, we're jumping straight into the battle!

Tyrus: Well now... no appetizers that's quite dissappointing, but I'll never decline a fight.

Luck: Alright we're going to fight for five minutes! If you can pass the time limit or knock me out, you win! If you surrender or die, well then... you lose.

Tyrus: Good thing I don't plan on dying anytime soon, Luck! Let's go!

He pulled out his three-leaf Navy blue and silver Grimoire as it glowed an even darker shade of blue.

Tyrus: ICE MAGIC: ICE MISSILES!

Several projectiles of all shapes and sizes began firing as Tyrus commanded them right over to the Cheery Berserker to which Luck dodged effortlessly before he flew up to avoid the sharp ice constructs.

Tyrus: Fast little bastard aren't you? Alright then, see if you can avoid this, ICE MAGIC: POLAR CYCLONE!

An ice hurricane began to form as Luck continued to dodge and sprint all over the field as planned his offensive onslaught for his fellow commoner.

Luck: Wow, your ice magic is amazing, Tyrus! Keep it going, because I'm coming right for ya! Lightning Creation Magic: Holy Lightning Boots!

His grimoire glows a light greenish-blue as his boots turned from their original beige to lightning bolts that crackled pure electricity.

Luck: Let's keep it going!

He blitzed right at the new mage, jumping a considerable distance which caught Tyrus off guard.

Tyrus: Oh shit!

He quickly barrel rolls out of the way just before Luck could connect dead on his chest.

Luck: Haha nice moves! But I'm not done yet!

Tyrus: Believe me... I'M JUST GETTING STARTED! ICE MAGIC: STARFIRE BREAKER!

His grimoire glows again as waves of ice beams fired all around Luck's target area as the lightning mage found it increasingly difficult with Tyrus knocking him out of his comfort zone. The two then gathered the same idea as they raced over to one another, clocking each other in the face, smiling after the fact.

Tyrus: Not bad, I see what Finral meant when he said you're a battle freak.

Luck: You're not half bad either. Fresh blood is just what we needed!

Luck was about to break off before much like his fight in the entrance exams, Tyrus kneed the blonde teen in his abdomen causing him to spit and gasp for air heavily.

Tyrus: You and I might just get along perfectly, Luck. But it's over.

He spins around Luck mercilessly before slinging him into the ground, readying his Grimoire for the finishing blow.

Tyrus: Ice Magic: Frost Frenzy!

He charged up all of his mana for one decisive blow but throwing Luck off of his trail and predicting where he would go was the number one priority. As he blitzed and prepares to knock the Cherry Berserker out, Finral calls out to them.

Finral: Time's up!

Tyrus: Already? Damn, I wanted a decisive winner!

He whined about wanting to continue before a slightly sober Vanessa slung her shoulder over him.

Vanessa: Fighting Luck to a standstill or time limit draw is a victory in of itself, kiddo. Trust us, we're doing this for your sake. You did good Tyrus.

Tyrus: Well... I guess I can take not dying on my first day in stride. Hey Luck, let's do this again sometime!

Luck smiled as he got up, not even being affected from being spun around like a toy.

Luck: You know where to find me anytime, anywhere!

Magna: Alright kid, you did good but now it's time to see how Little Rasta here stacks up!

Tyrus: He's going to shock you. Oh grimoires, not me spewing out a cheesy joke.

Squadmates switched positions as it was now Asta's turn to earn his stripes so to speak.

(Sorry you guys... couldn't find a full version. Here's the Crunchyroll snippet)

Asta and Magna were intensely locked in a sparring session as Magna fired off several hundred mini fireballs Asta's way, the intensity of each, giving off more heat than the last projectile.

Vanessa: Ugh, so hot.

Tyrus: You're not lying, I'm surprised I haven't started to sweat because of this heat yet.

Magna: FLAME MAGIC: EXPLODING FIRE BALL!

After staring like a doe caught in headlights, Asta digs his legs in and prepares to deflect the heavy fire projectile as he used the blunt side of his sword to return the blast back to sender, causing a massive explosion and dust cloud.

Tyrus: Well done, Shrimpsta. Way to show your stuff... rival.

Yami: Hmmm.. he used the sword's flat surface to deflect not cut through.. seems like the kid's sword is for more than just show. Interesting.

Asta: I HAD NO IDEA I COULD DO THAT! I KNEW I COULD SLICE THROUGH MAGIC BUT I HAD NO IDEA I COULD DEFLECT IT AS WELL! OH CRAP, I DIDN'T KILL HIM, DID I?

A lone person emerged from the smoke and fire as Magna looked all sorts of pissed and angry.

Magna: What the hell did you just do, you crazy little bastard?! I was able to dispel it in time so don't you worry about me. But it doesn't change the fact I was damn near offed by my own magic. Why you little-

He bone-rushed over to the still sword wielding Asta and grabbed him

Asta: SCARY, SCARY, SCARY!

Magna: MAN, you ARE really good. Both you and your brother! I like you little Rasta, you too Shyrus!

Tyrus: Tyrus!

Asta: And it's Asta!

Magna: Hey sorry for calling you two poor hicks from a no-name village. Shit to be honest, I'm from the sticks myself, Rayaka Village to be exact.

Tyrus: Whoa, that's even further from Hage.

Asta: Like that's really out in the middle of nowhere!

We pan over to Noelle who had seen both the brothers in action.

Magna: Yeah, says the kids from Hage Village!

Asta: Hey uh, by the way... it's not the fact I don't have little magic, because the truth is I don't have any magic.

Magna: What was that?! You've got no magic power, is that what I'm hearing correctly?

Asta: Y-yeah.

Magna: Well, that's even more impressive. You're not just some runt, you're a real man. Hell both of you are.

Tyrus and Asta were about to speak when everyone jumped from their impromptu log to give them their props.

Luck: Alright I'm all charged and ready for Baptism Part Two! Let's go Tyrus!

Tyrus: Nope!

Then Vanessa snuck up on both of them, causing Asta to shudder and Tyrus to blush profusely.

Vanessa: You both were very impressive out there, kiddos. Nice job.

Tyrus: Um... thank you.

Charmy: Brought you two something! Don't be shy, it's very tasty!

She looked down at the cupcake as her mouth began to water.

Charmy: Here you go! You can have half of mines, well maybe just a quarter for me!

Tyrus: Thanks!

Asta: Thank you, Miss Charmy!

They all bit down as both Asta and Tyrus's mouth were on a epiphany

Charmy, Asta and Tyrus: YUMMY!

Finral clapped his hands to gain everyone's attention.

Finral: Alright, alright! I think it's time for some more pressing matters at hand.

Magna: Here you go two, you've earned these fair and square Asta and Tyrus.

Vanessa pulls out her wand and grimoire as she targets Asta and Tyrus.

Vanessa: Well what are you two cuties waiting for? Try them on and see how they fit!

She sent them floating in the air as they landed on the foster brothers, as she then stitched up Asta's headband putting a Black Bulls logo on the left side as she did the same for Tyrus's jacket putting a massive Black Bulls logo on the back of his jacket, in addition to his already existing Magic Knight's Robe.

Vanessa: How do they fit?

Tyrus: I feel snug, the perfect fit really.

Magna: Hey now, you two look like Knights ready for straight business. Right, Yami?

Yami: I don't think it's their color.

Magna: It's official now, boys. Welcome to the Black Bulls, you one of us- well two of us in this case. Don't do anything that would bring shame to that robe, the team or Captain Yami. You understand me?

Tyrus: Understood!

Asta: UNDERSTOOD! I'M SO GLAD TO BE APART OF THIS TEAM! YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Yami: Shut up kid.

Asta: Sorry, sir! I'LL BE MORE CAREFUL!

Magna: What part of shut up did you not understand!

Asta: Sorry!

Noelle stands high above the hideout, now sporting a Black Bulls robe, witnessing all the commotion as she spots both fellow newbies before her eyes lock in for the longest time on Tyrus.

Noelle: So those are the other two newbies?

She keeps her eyes locked on both spiky haired individuals before she flips one of her side ponytails, narrowing her eyes with the most pompous expression.

Noelle: Little insects.

(A few hours later...)

Having showed Tyrus his new room, Magna finally opened up a door giving Asta the rundown.

Magna: Here it is, your new room. Dank, right? Not too mention it's oppressively cramped and filthy

As you can imagine, Asta froze in pure shock.

Magna: You should see mine, it's almost twice the size-

Asta: My own room?

He began pooling tears as the old-fashioned stars shone brightly in his eyes.

Magna: Hold on you're actually alright with this.

Asta: This is the first time Tyrus or I actually had our own rooms. Like to ourselves. Back in the church, everyone had to sleep together! In one room, no less, of course I'm excited!

He cried for a quick minute before spawning a feather duster out of nowhere as he began destroying all dirt and grime along with dust included.

Magna: It's always important to keep family close, that's good you have a support system. Maybe you should write a letter to them, keep them updated on your situation.

Asta: Right!

Magna: Can't have your loved ones worrying. That's what being a real man is all about. Family! Later. Just ring me if you need anything, Asta.

After finishing cleaning, surprisingly at the same time, Asta and Tyrus took Magna's advice to heart and both rookies sat down while pulling out some paper and began writing an update to their siblings, Father Orsi and Sister Lily

Tyrus: Hey guys where do I even start.... well the Magic Knights Entrance Exam went as smoothly as could be....

Asta: Hey, everyone! Asta here. This is my first castle but not my last. Someday, I'm going to live in the same castle as the Wizard King himself.

Tyrus: I hope everyone is doing perfectly, you'll be happy to know Asta, Yuno and I are full fledged Magic Knights. I'm part of the Black Bulls but one day I'll be the Wizard King. You guys keep doing you, I'll try to visit as much as humanly possible.

Asta: I won't lose, you got that Tyrus and Yuno?

Meanwhile, at the Golden Dawn Headquarters, Klaus had finally ended the full-length tour of the Dawn's base and while Yuno wouldn't show it, he was most definitely relieved it was over. They were in an opulent room, one that would put Asta and Tyrus's to absolute shame

Klaus: It's better than you deserve. A room like this is wasted on the likes of you. Now then, tomorrow morning, be up early so that I may explain your duties as a Magic Knight of the esteemed Golden Dawn order. Of course, I don't want to be your tour guide anymore than you do but since my orders are coming directly by way of Captain Vangeance, I shall execute my duties to perfection or near that of. Are you listening, boy?

Yuno closed his eyes.

Yuno: My name is Yuno. Klaus. Not boy.

Klaus: Enough. Watch your tone with me. I far outrank you and you are to address me as sir, nothing more and nothing less. Are we clear?

Yuno: Yes, sir.

Klaus: Perfect. Do not be late tomorrow or I will be displeased.

As Klaus leaves, Yuno takes a meaningful look out of his window at the full moon before retiring for the night.

(The Next Day. Hage Village.)

The sun was beginning to rise on another beautiful day. Sister Lily was hanging up washed clothes, Nash had been cutting wood and Recca had been playing Aruru and Hollo as a portal opens high above with an owl pouring through. It swoops down to the nun, dropping three letters into her hands. She thanks the owl as it flies through another. She takes a look and cracks a slight smile seeing that it's from the three boys she helped raise a majority of their childhoods.

Father Orsi: I knew we were right about you two, Tyrus and Yuno. The Pride and Joy of Hage, making a name for themselves and making the Magic Knights!

Hollo: Tyrus and Yuno can do anything!

Aruru: Yeah, anything!

Father Orsi went over to his broom, eager to spread the word about two of his oldest foster sons.

Recca: So what does Asta's say Sister Lily, I can barely make out that chicken scratch.

Nash: Yeah he writes like a five year old! But anyway does it say when he's coming back?

Father Orsi: When he does come back he's going to be heartbroken... we'll have to throw a feast for him. Even Asta, for as energetic as he is, will have a difficult time bouncing back.

Sister Lily: Hang on.... actually it says Asta made it into the Magic Knights.

Everyone did a double take before Father Orsi's eyes bugged out on him.

Father Orsi: HUHHHHHHHHHHHH?!

Sister Lily: All three of them passed, moreso Asta and Tyrus are apart of the same squad!

Everyone: WHATTTTTTTTTTT?!

Father Orsi and Nash: Seriously?!

Recca: Oh wow! She's not kidding, Yuno is apart of the Golden Dawn and Tyrus and Asta made it into the Black Bulls.

Father Orsi: Wow, he really did it, didn't he? So... um I guess Asta's not coming back.... anytime soon, is he? Right, we'll let everyone know the good news! Everyone will know the names and growing legends of Asta, Tyrus and Yuno!

He wrangles up Hollo and Aruru as they blast off towards the main town of Hage.

Nash: Amazing. He's going to be a Magic Knight like he promised he would. He did it!

Sister Lily: Asta, Tyrus and Yuno.... Great job you three! Just keep doing your best, you guys!

(Black Bulls Headquarters.)

Tyrus wakes up to the birds chirping. His room, not small in size but not overwhelmingly large, stretches his limbs and clicks his mouth and tongue together as he realizes his first day as a Magic Knight was about to begin.

Tyrus: I keep telling myself this is a dream but the more I keep pinching myself expecting to wake back up in Hage-

He looks at his chair seeing both trenchcoat and Black Bulls robe as he smiles quietly.

Tyrus: But it isn't.... I'm a real deal Magic Knight! My path to the Wizard King starts-

WHACKKKKKK!

Tyrus: What in the world?

He slipped his clothes on, opting to slip a shirt on rather than his usual trenchcoat as he substituted it for his robe. He opened the door to find Asta face first in a column that... wasn't in front of his door last night. Strange.

Tyrus: Asta?

Asta: Oh, morning.

Magna: Hey there rookies!

Tyrus: Hey Magna.

Asta: So quick question, has this pillar always been here? I could've sworn it wasn't.

Magna: Oh that? Forgot to mention, this hideout does a lot a shifting and moving around. Yeah should've warned you two about that. Now then come on you two, let's step it up... It's time you get the full tour of the Black Bulls hideout in all its glory! No one better to show you both the place that you'll be calling home from now on. Consider yourself lucky you two!

Tyrus: Yes sir!

Asta: Lead the way Magna, sir!

Magna: First up, is the mess hall! This is where more often you'll always catch Charmy pigging out but also where you guys can eat breakfast, lunch, dinner among other things!

Tyrus: So is it ritual that Charmy is always here...

Magna: Next up! Is the communal bathing room, this is where you come to wash up obviously but also to decompress!

Asta: Ow... ow.. ow...

Magna: What too hot for you Shrimpsta?

Asta: Absolutely not!

Tyrus: Not gonna lie, definitely warmer than most average people. Probably because I'm the only ice mage here.

Magna: Yeah to most average people that don't magic power it would be. But this should be chump change to a Black Bull!

Soon they got out he gave them lowdown of assorted booby traps.

Magna: Alright over there are the women's room leading to their own bathroom and what not.

Tyrus: I know it's pretty obvious to ask, but is that why there are a shit ton of traps wired and ready to spring on us?

Magna: Yeah if any guys are bold and stupid to test them, the trap magic'll spring from all sides, killing them almost instantly.

Asta: No kidding!

Magna: And here are the bathrooms!

He opened the door but was shocked out of fear to find Yami already in there making a deposit. One thing you don't do, is interrupt the captain when he's powdering his nose... especially when that Captain is quite literally nicknamed the 'God of Destruction'

Yami: You three.... ARE DEAD.

Magna quickly slammed the door as he and the two rookies ran like hell.

All: WE'RE SO SORRY SIR!!!!!!!

Ravenous beasts soon began banging like hell when they saw Magna and what they had now deemed fresh meat.

Asta: WHAT THE HELL ARE THOSE MONSTERS?!

Magna: This is the beasts room.

Tyrus: And why the hell pray tell are they locked in.

Magna: Aw, this is Captain Yami's hobby when he's not taking a dump... oh and Asta and Tyrus it's feeding time.

Tyrus: WHAT YOU MEEEANNNNNNN IT'S FEEDING TIME? (R.I.P. Slick Goku, if you know you know)

Asta: We have to feed them?!

Magna: It's not as bad as you guys think. They've just gotten sick of me, honest to the first Wizard King. Take a swing, no last name.

Asta was handed a piece of meat as he tried to feed the beasts but just as he was about to succeed, a beast jumped out of the cage, taking the meat and Asta in its mouth. Tyrus helped free him but not after Asta came out slimed and smelling like the opposite of fresh and hot.

Tyrus: That wasn't funny Magna!

Magna: Next up! The Black Bulls Library!

Asta: Got it!

Magna: This is what we call the Black Bulls Rec Room! You can have lots of "fun" in here.

Tyrus: Huh... just needs a fresh coat of paint.

They continued to bolt throughout the hideout, laughing their asses off.

Magna: What's the matter newbies, don't tell me the legs are getting tired?!

Asta: No sir?

Tyrus: Never that! I'm just about to hit my second- Huh?

He stopped in his tracks causing Magna and Asta to see if there was anything there.

Asta: Hey uh, why'd you stop Ty?

Tyrus didn't say a word but was immediately starstruck, same way he had been when he was approached by Vanessa last night. Through the blinding sunrise's light was Noelle Silva, walking some purpose behind each step she took with a look that could wither even the most blossoming flower.

Asta: Who is she? And she's wearing a Black Bulls robe! So that means-

Magna: Well, well, well. Looks like the other rookie finally decided to make her presence. Asta and Tyrus, meet your fellow Bull, Noelle.

Asta: Whoa another newbie? Glad to know Ty and I weren't the only ones! How's it going, I'm Asta from Hage Village. Let's give this all we've got, okay?

She puts her hands on her waist before she coldly slapped his hand away, earning a questioning reaction from Magna and Tyrus but a definite scowl from Asta's younger brother. She began to speak in the coldest tone she could muster and boy she was putting whatever ice magic Tyrus had to shame with her venomous words.

Noelle: Don't speak to me in a such a casual way, lowly filth! You're a little insect of a commoner with barely any mana to his name.

Asta: Little Insect?! Who do you think you are lady?

Magna: Commoner? Jeez, don't you think you're being a little too harsh there?

Noelle: My name is Noelle Silva, of the Royal Silva House.

It was then Asta and Tyrus knew exactly what they were dealing with.... and based on that little interaction he called back to yesterday during the exams with her and Nozel, whatever happened between then and now.... they had a whole ass ice queen on their hands.

Asta: NO WAY.... y-y-you're.

Tyrus: You're real deal royalty. Damn, this is really crazy.

Asta: I apologize severely for my boldness and stupidity. Please grant this lowly insect mercy that I am not worthy of!

Noelle: As long as you understand. And you other insect?

She points a finger towards Tyrus's way. He looked all directions, pointing at Magna, then nonexistent figures on his back side before pointing at himself as he laughed bitterly and harshly after being referred to as a bug.

Tyrus: Oh you're talking to me, Your Royal Highness? Look I ain't like my brother, I don't scare easily. I'll pay you your due since you're legitimate royalty and could be a future Queen one day. But don't call me an insect, like... ever again. And you.

He picked Asta up by his collar.

Tyrus: Royalty or not, you shouldn't demean yourself just because she dropped that damn bombshell. Noelle's a rookie just like you and I, Asta!

Magna: Yeah, you tell her Tyrus! Being royalty doesn't matter at all!

Noelle: It absolutely does.

All: And what makes you so sure?!

Noelle sighed as she'd rather let her magic do all the talking.

Noelle: .....Foolish commoners. I suppose words aren't enough but maybe a more physical demonstration of my superiority is appropiate for you.

She proceeded to open her hand up and conjure a water ball making Tyrus the subject of her watery wrath.

Noelle: The difference is our the magic power, you have a lot of mana and magical power for a mere commoner but it doesn't even begin to compare the massive amount royalty such as myself have at will.

Tyrus looked at the ball rapidly grow in size and was actually surprised. Not only was this royal strikingly beautiful she could back all that talk she was talking. He stood in place as Magna and Asta backed away.

Asta: Umm, Tyrus? Now would be a perfect time to back away from the royally angry royal Princess.

Tyrus: Nah nah, she got my interest piqued. Alright Princess, hit me with your best shot! Don't miss.

He winked at her as she took the challenge head on, also feeling her cheeks with the heat of a thousand suns, but nevertheless she continued challenging the brazen Forsaken Realm native as legs started to attach themselves to the ball, signaling the wellsground of power she was gathering for this one shot she aimed level at Tyrus's head.

Noelle: Know your place and don't forget it again!

With a minor thrust of her hand she fired off the ball with a marksman-like accuracy. Is what we would've said as just before her ball could explode on Tyrus, watery sphere shifted suddenly.... nailing Magna with fierce power, actually shocking the boys but moreso Magna out of pure anger

Tyrus: H-Hold on can she not control her power? Is that what Captain Nozel was ripping into her about at the exams?

He gave her a meaningful look, before she twitched in disgust, failing in hitting the intended target.

Asta: Magna are you okay?!

Magna: What the hell is your problem? You entitled brat, I AM YOUR SUPERIOR OFFICER! Looks like someone's got more than they do brains!

But defiant did Noelle remain steadfast, ignoring the fact she actually hit Magna and even tried turning the fault back on him.

Noelle: It's not my fault you were in the line of fire. I didn't tell you to stand there, commoner.

Tyrus: PFFFT... damn she may have tried nailing me but she got some bite to her. I like her already.

Noelle: Quiet lowly urchin.

Tyrus: Ahh like I haven't heard that one before! Hahahaha.

Magna: MY NAME IS MAGNA SWING DAMNIT! And you're special kind of crazy, aren't you. How did Captain Yami ever agree to take in a mistake like you. I don't give two shits if you are royalty or the baby sister to the Captain of the Silver Eagles, show some gratitude he even agreed to take you when no else did! Better yet, I think it's time for your own Baptism

Tyrus: No one else did... just what has she gone through?

His train of thought is cruelly interrupted when she took off her robe and threw it to the ground right at his feet.

Noelle: Screw your baptism or whatever you call it. I never chose to be apart of this stupid squad full of crazies anyhow! Take this as me quitting here and now.

She turns her back, leaving the entrance she walked into as Tyrus handed her now discarded robe to Magna who was still very much doused and pissed.

Magna: HEY GET BACK HERE YOU DAMN ROYAL BRAT! Where are you even going?!

Noelle: I'm leaving before the filth of the Black Bulls can rub off on me even further than what I just experienced. Everyone knows this squad is the worst of the worst. This is hardly the Order suited for a royal of my dignified tastes.

Tyrus: You telling me I went through five minutes of hell just for her desecrate it in a mere six minutes?

Tyrus: Tell you guys what, I'll go looking for Little Miss Royalty, you can take the robe to Captain Yami. She couldn't have gone far knowing how royals operate.

Asta: Hold on I'll tag along. If it's any indication with the hideout, the whole forest is bound to be a deathtrap.

Tyrus smirked as he looked back at Magna.

Tyrus: We'll be back with her. I already know it!

Magna: Good, I'll start preparations for her Baptism.

They go their separate... a search now being launched for rogue and royally pissed off Princess from one of the three royal families.

(Some time later....)

Asta and Tyrus were knee deep in the woods, a good distance from the hideout as Asta begged for a break.

Asta: Can we take a break, Ty? We've been going at it for hours.

Tyrus: No... I'm pretty much the reason Noelle stormed off so now I have to clean up this mess. You can take-

SPLASH!

Asta: You heard that?

Tyrus: Yeah, it came from that brushing over there.

It was then a giant water ball came at both of them, hitting and spraying water all over the place.

Tyrus: BLEEHHH *COUGH* *COUGH*

Asta: Jeez I'm glad we backed up when we did... or else we would've been where that crater is.

They take a peek from the brushing to see Noelle, practicing yet sturggling to hit a target she had painted with her water magic.

Tyrus: Well there's our royal squadmate.... what the hell is she doing?

They see craters of all shapes, depths and sizes as Noelle desperately tries to hit the target. She fires off another which goes way off course and hits Asta flush with Tyrus just dodging in time but gets a drizzle for his trouble.

Asta: WAUUUGHHH!

Noelle: Why won't it hit the target?! WHY CAN'T I EVER HIT MY MARK! WHY WHY WHY?!

She continually fired off blasts.

Noelle: So it's true? Everything they ever said about me was true.... I am just a royal failure.

We are shown a flashback of Noelle's cousin Mimosa Vermillion as a few elders talk about the redhead and by extension her cousin.

Elder: Did you hear? The youngest Silva child has no control over her powers.

Elder: Oh no... a child with that affliction was born into the royal family?

Solid: That sad little grimoire of yours is practically paper-thin! Are you sure you're really royalty, Noelle?

Nebra: Not being able to control your magic power... that's the most pitiful and pathetic that could happen to a royal. And this mistake is my little sister? Truly baffling.

Tears threatened to escape Noelle's eyes as she reflected on those difficult and at times still ongoing times of adversity.

Nozel: You will never be apart of the Silver Eagles. There is no room, for failures in my squad. From this moment you'll be a Black Bull. A failure and disgrace... that killed our mother. Why couldn't it have been you that died and not our- scratch that my mother? What an abject failure.

Noelle's knuckles tightened as she continued to doubt her capabilities and potential.

Noelle: I AM NOT A FAILURE! Somehow, I'll make you accept me!

She continues to fire off bad shot after bad shot.

Asta: Poor Noelle.

Tyrus: No doubt, she's pushing herself because she just wants to be accepted by her family.

Noelle heard them chatting about and turned her head break neck speed, shocked they both heard her thoughts aloud.

Noelle: You two!

Tyrus: Hey.... we heard everything. Are you okay? And I mean it, I'm not here to bash you or anything.

Asta: Same, Noelle. If you need someone to talk to-

Noelle: H-how long you have been there you insects?! Here it comes.... the relentless harking, the insults and barbs.

Tyrus: Noelle, come on don't be like that. We're worried-

Nozel: You will NEVER be a member of my squad.... Why couldn't you have died that day instead of our mother a year later? Abject failure.

Their genuine thoughts and words weren't reaching her as those overruling words of her older brothers and sister reigned heavy in her head.

Noelle: Y-y-you stay away from me! Both of you! NO!!

She puts her hands up, trying to form a defensive water ball to fire at the brothers but... it didn't launch. In fact, after growing in width and size, the ball came back to its owner swallowing her up rising up with her due to the stress she was under.

Tyrus: OH SHIT, NOELLE!

Asta: That's not good!

Black Bulls hideout.

Luck is reading through his grimoire when he gets a shock on his neck. Yami, having relieved his bowels was walking through the base thinking about a catnap when he too saw the rapidly intensfying ball of liquid, albeit he couldn't see his third rookie surrounded in her own machination.

Yami: Well now, that's not good.

Back with Asta, Tyrus and a currently drowning Noelle.

Tyrus: We've hit the shit now. How the hell do we get her out of that thing without killing or seriously hurting her?!

Two of the legs having a mind of their own chase Asta and Tyrus, with the former being smacked all the way back to the base

Gauche: That's alot of magical power gone out of control!

Magna: And a whole hella lot of it too. So any ideas?

Yami: Well popping it is completely out of the question, we run the risk of not only popping it but killing her as well. Finral, can you spatial magic to get our princess out of there?

Finral: Please be realistic, captain. I can't get up there let alone reach that monstrosity.

Yami: Alright, alright! Man, if only we had someone that could cancel out magic at a moment's notice.

Asta: WAUUGGHHHHHH.

Speaking of the devil, Asta and Tyrus landed right in front of the sword toting captain.

Yami: Looks like my prayers have been answered. Hey kid, you see that ball up there? I'm gonna need you to pop it.

Asta: DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, LIKE WHAT?

Yami: I don't care how you do it, just save your squadmate. DIG DEEP AND.....

He flung Asta with precise accuracy at Noelle

Yami: SUCK IT UP! PUSH PAST YOUR LIMITS!

Tyrus: I've got something but I don't know if I'll be able to get down after.

Yami: Don't stand here gawking, Spikes! Help out too if you can.

Tyrus: Right!

He opens his grimoire as he calls out a spell.

Tyrus: ICE MAGIC: FROZEN STAIRWAY!

He saw multiple stairs of ice form in sequence after the other. He began jumping on each one and just as Asta sliced the water bubble in half, saving Noelle from early watery grave, Tyrus hit the last stair, summoning all his strength to save a free floating Asta and Noelle, grabbing Noelle and holding her bridal style before he reached out to Asta, grabbing his foster brother's hand.

Asta: Thanks!

Tyrus: Don't thank me yet, this was literally my whole plan Asta.

Noelle opened her eyes as she saw Tyrus holding her and his brother by one hand.

Asta: Oh man, we're going to die on our first day of Magic Knight duty.

Tyrus was ready to welcome if it meant saving his brother and a promising mage no matter how difficult she was at first. They were about to go splat! That was before portal opened up sending all three through it before another one and spewed them out the other end. Asta landed on his behind with Tyrus landing on his face the impact alone sending Noelle sprawling but relatively unharmed.

Tyrus: Never doing that again. You good Asta? Roy- I mean Noelle?

Yami: Hahaha! Nice work you two.

Tyrus: Thanks for letting me crank out that new spell. And thank you Finral too for saving us with that portal.

Finral: I figured you'd like that. Can't have three newbies dying and I have a say in it!

Noelle began to stir as everyone looked at her, Tyrus taking the lead with Asta.

Asta: Hey Noelle!

She sat flat on her stomach, words failing to leave her mouth as Tyrus locked eyes with the daughter of the Steel War Princess.

Nozel: What an abject failure.

Tyrus: Noelle, look at me. Right now.

Noelle: Here it comes the mocking, the incinderary comments.

Tyrus: You.....

Noelle stayed silent stil shuddering at the barbed-wire bars her brother playing in her head on repeat and she welcoming the mere thought of any the Black Bulls ripping into her.

Tyrus: GOT SOME CRAZY POWER! YOO!

Noelle: Huh?! You're not mad at me?

Tyrus: Do I look mad at you? If anything, I'm impressed! I mean sure I didn't appreciate you calling me an insect or urchin, but we almost died. I can forgive that Royal. I hated seeing you like that, and it almost went tragically wrong.

Asta: He's right you've got some impressive magic power! And that's coming from somehow that has no magical power like at all. I'm totally jealous of you.

Tyrus: So you can't control your magical power, so what? That's what being a young Magic Knight is all about, honing your skills and perfecting your craft!

Noelle finally came up to a knee as she looks both brothers in the eyes, but moreso Tyrus as a slight pink blush paints itself on her face.

Noelle: Little In- Asta, T-Tyrus.

Asta: I'm screwed if I have to contend with powerhouses like you and Ty. I'll have to work even harder if I want to keep up with you.

Magna: PSSHHH is that what this whole fracas was about, you royal pain? You can't control your magic powers. You should've said something earlier ya damn failure. In case you hadn't noticed, you're a member of the Black Bulls we're a whole group of failures and castoffs. It's kind of our thing.

An epiphany hit her just as Vanessa floats her once discarded robe onto her shoulders.

Magna: So you have a weakness or three? Nothing a little work won't heal or fix up. It doesn't matter to us, you big dummy dum dum.

Everyone reassured Noelle she was forever welcome into the order and expressed just how glad they were she was okay. From Finral offering her a date, to Charmy offering her food since she had to have been famished, to Luck offering to spar with her once she felt better, to Vanessa even offering to help train her in controlling her magic, Gauche willing to tell Noelle all about his sister and Gordon whispering how he was pleased no one died and that he has another friend to make. Tyrus and Asta each offered a hand to Noelle as tears were ready pour from her pinkish irises.

Asta: So come on get up Noelle!

Tyrus: We'll train our asses off and become some of the most powerful mages the Clover Kingdom has ever produced! What do you say, Your Royal Highness?

She looked up, steeling herself and wiping her eyes as she took both their hands with a rainbow showing in the sky.

Noelle: It's.... a pleasure to work with you all then.

Final Word Count: 8,723 Words. (GYATTT MY LONGEST CHAPTER THUS FAR!)

END OF CHAPTER FOUR!