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 became legend.

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Narrator: Today was like any other normal day with the Black Bulls- Asta had been hard at training.

Asta: RAHHHHHH! HA! HA! HA! HA! NOW THAT MY ARMS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER, I WILL MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME, THE GRIND WILL NEVER DIE WITH ME!

Tyrus: Just don't overdo it. It'd be a real shame if you just broke them again.

His brother Tyrus returns to a conversation with Finral and Noelle as the noble tells them about his latest mission.

Narrator: It seemed as if peace had returned at long last within the Black Bulls hideout

Magna: Kinda boring with nothin' goin on in terms of missions, dontcha you all think?

Vanessa: AH! A girl could get used to this type of workload, I'll say that much.

Then out of the blue... a lone mage stepped into the Black Bulls hideout just to spoil the tranquility and peace because he could. He was none other than the Black Bulls Captain, Yami Sukehiro.

Yami: Listen up, you ding dongs.

Asta: Huh?

And for some reason on this day he chose to wear a happi coat.

Yami: There's a big time festival goin' down in the Royal Capital today.... and I want you all there to burn off some steam

Asta, Noelle and Tyrus looked at one another... before they uttered the same thing.

Festival?

Tyrus: Hold on why are you so shocked by this Noelle? You lived in the Capital as far as we know.

Noelle: First time I'm hearing about it myself, honestly.

Asta: CAPTAIN YAMI, TELL US MORE ABOUT THIS FESTIVAL!

Magna: Hehe, well we can tell ya one thing Asta. IT'S PRETTY FREAKIN' AWESOME AND MANLY LEMME TALK TO YA! Does that help?

Asta: TOTALLY! Wait, I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND!

Tyrus: You really can be a dunderhead at times, my dear brother.

Noelle: You! Tell us what the festival is all about. Be as detail-oriented as you can as well.

Finral: I have a name you know. Let's see..... As you know, Magic Knight Squads receive stars as a reward for a job well done after the fallout of a mission and we compete with all the usual suspects, also known as the rivaling Magic Knight Squads, as to see who can get the most out of all of us. For the past couple of years it's always been the Crimson Lion Kings, Silver Eagles or Golden Dawn who've always brought their "A" game in a manner of speaking. This particular festival is where they announce the total number of stars each squad has gathered over the course of the year. And they crown the winning squad who places first.

Tyrus: Oh I get it's like a bragging rights type of deal, huh?

Asta: Let's shoot for the top, then!

Noelle: Except our squad doesn't do anything but cause trouble and get bad assignments.

Tyrus: That maybe true but counterpoint, we've stopped the Midnight Sun at every turn, saved the Underwater Temple, and thrawted an attack on the Royal Capital. Not withstanding we also took it to two massive armies invading the Forest of Witches and got a magic stone. So we can absolutely be a threat to anyone of the elites this year.

Yami: Wrong, my little icicle jackass and smartass royal. We're in last by a mile..... none of the other squads have negative stars.

Asta: REALLY, HOW TERRIBLE CAN WE BE?!

Tyrus: Even after all we've done, we're still in last place? This has to be a nightmare.

Finral: As I was saying, the festival is attended and enjoyed by all Magic Knight Squads and citizens of the Clover Kingdom as the largest public event of its kind.

That is precisely when Yami began striking several poses.

Yami: They call it.... THE. STAR. FESTIVAL.

Everyone outside of the rookies cheered on the captain.

Asta: This is crazy... I don't think I've ever seen Captain Yami fired up like this!

Tyrus: Fired up is... one way of putting it. I can't get over the coat he's wearing.

Yami: Meh, the festival's cool or whatever you want to say about it.

Noelle: Your clothes say otherwise, Captain.

Magna: I'm with you Captain Yami! LET'S PARTY!

Everyone began chanting festival loudly as they walked behind their captain as Asta stopped the line.

Asta: Hey before we actually take off-

Finral: What's up?

Tyrus: Excuse the suddeness but Asta and I put our heads together, you don't mind if we bring a couple of old friends along for the ride, do ya?

Evening soon arrives, a beautiful and picturesque sunset painting the Clover Kingdom as a whole while fireworks boom in the air, people are flying on brooms, magic carpets or otherwise running throughout Kikka as Asta, Noelle and Tyrus walk around together with the rest of their squad ready to have the time of their lives, taking in the sights of everything as muscians wowed the crowd, food was being cooked from all sides, and literal jesters were entertaining various onlookers.

Tyrus: You know what? I take back any negative thoughts I had, this is pretty damn nice.

Asta: SOOOOOO COOOOOL!

Noelle: My first Star Festival!

Yami: Here we are, The Star Festival in all of its grand nature. Have fun everyone but don't have too much fun, we got plenty of free time before the big announcement!

Vanessa: SAY LESS, WHERE IS THE BOOZE?!

Luck: I HOPE THEY HAVE A FIGHTING RING, I NEED TO BLOW OFF SOME STEAM!

Charmy: FESTIVAL FOOD!

Magna: Screw it, I'l grab a bite to eat too, wait up Charmster!

Gauche: I'll try to find a nice souvenir for my angelic sister.

Asta: Ty, Noelle! Check it out, this is so awesome, so much stuff to do here! I wish all of our friends from the village could have made it.

Tyrus: Look at all these games, nothing fires me up more than a little competition! Next year, we're definitely bringing the kids up here, Asta. There's no way they wouldn't enjoy this!

Asta: You read me like a book!

Noelle: Hm hm, just try not to get distracted and get lost somewhere Tyrus. Then again I guess I could walk around with you and Asta if you really wanted me to.

Tyrus whips his head around as he nods.

Tyrus: I don't see why not, you're one of my closest friends Noelle no matter how much we're at each others throats. You know I can never refuse the allure of royalty.

She begins to blush a deep shade of red as they both hear shouting.

Kiato: HEYYYYYY, ASTA, TYRUS!

Tyrus: I KNOW THAT AIN'T WHO I THINK IT IS!

Asta: Awesome, they made it!

Tyrus: Kahono, Kiato! Get over here!

True enough, the underwater royalty who had been seriously injured at the hands of Vetto The Despair during the Battle Royale which also doubled as a Black Bulls mission for a magic stone were at the festival, in the flesh. They run over to the the Priest and Priestess.

Tyrus: Lookin' good you guys.

Kiato: Same with you two! Did you guys get bigger muscles by chance?

Tyrus: Ha! You're a smart one, we'll tell you about it when we get a moment to sit down over some food or something.

Noelle: How did you guys get here?

Asta: We asked Finral to make a last second pit stop to get these two over here.

Finral: Oh stop it, I just wanted to do something nice for my two adorable squadmates. NOW, if you'll be excusing me, I've some lovely ladies at six o'clock I need to charm! See ya later!

They all walk as the native sea-dwellers take in their new surroundings.

Kiato: So this is a festival on land? It's flashy for certain!

He looks at all three of the Black Bull rookies, his eyes hanging over on Noelle while thinking about that horrific day.

Kiato: You three and your teammates all saved the Underwater Temple from the Eye of the Midnight Sun. I haven't been able to properly thank you guys. And if that weren't enough, you bring us here to celebrate this festival with you all. We're really grateful, Asta, Tyrus and... Noelle. My beautiful Sea Goddess.

Kahono: Wowww! Look at all the shops here! They're so quaint and beautiful.

Kiato: Hey don't strain yourself too hard, baby sister. She must be dying to sing, and not being able to must be eating away at her.

Tyrus: Yo, Kiato. You did bring your foot like we asked, right?

Kiato: Huh.... oh yes, it's right here! What do you need with it if you don't mind my asking? Perserved it with water magic just like the doctors told me to as well.

Tyrus: You'll see. Asta. Pull out the secret stuff.

Asta: Right! Here we go.

He uncorks a small tube and threads of an all-too familiar blood spell go flying around the sibling tandem. Puppet's Blood, The Queen of Witches' signature spell goes to the severed limb of Kiato and Kahono's crushed windpipe and in a manner of seconds, everything was as right as rain.

Kiato: My foot.... it's as good as new!

Asta: That's awesome, all I had to do was bottle some of the Queen of Witches' recovery magic!

Noelle: Kahono?

Kahono looks intense but the minute she opens her mouth.....

Kahono: Am... I... still.... MY VOICE! MY VOICE IS BACK! Does this mean, yes, YES I CAN TALK AGAIN!

Tyrus: I'm glad to hear it, you may not have seen it. But I kept tossing and turning after seeing what Vetto had done to you two, it kept eating away at me. I couldn't let you guys suffer, we couldn't let that happen anymore.

Noelle and Kahono begin to shed watery tears of relief almost immediately as the latter races over to her friends, giving them a bone-crushing hug!

Kahono: Noelle, Tyrus! Thank you!

Noelle: How wonderful, you can sing again!

Tyrus: The dream lives on for you yet! Take it and run with it you two!

Kiato: You guys are the truest friends a guy could ask for, thank you so much!

Asta: Don't.... mention it!

Kahono inversely begins to wipe her eyes and begins to sing an enchanting tune which catches the attention of just about everyone in her radius with bubbles forming all over the place.

Kahono: Now everyone can hear my song again! And I have you three to thank for it, thank you Asta, Noelle and Tyrus!

As everyone cheers thunderously, Kiato runs up to his sister.

Kiato: Now we can finally realize our ambition and achieve our dream of becoming pop stars!

Kahono: Yeah, we're gonna strike it big and become stinkin', filthy rich!

Asta, Noelle and Tyrus: The more things change, the more they stay the same....

Noelle: Priorties, I guess.

Tyrus: Can't knock them... I guess.

Kiato: You're always thinking about the practical stuff.

Kahono: Well duh, money's super important! Anyway this Star Festival or whatever it's called happens once a month, right? So let's live it up!

Asta: YEAH! OOOH, WATCH OUT, GOTTA TAKE THE MEANEST CRAP KNOWN TO MAN, I'LL CATCH UP WITH YOU ALL!

Tyrus: Must've snuck off to get another one of those accursed Grilled Violet Snakes. But I'm with you, let's crank it up!

Kiato: Watch out, my Goddess! I'm going to win your heart today, I just know it.

Magna: WATCH OUT, MAKE WAY FOR MAGNA SWING! THERE YOU ARE LADY NOE NOE AND LITTLE REX!

Tyrus: Hey Magna, what's with the big ass cannon on your shoulder?

Magna: Isn't that obvious, buddy? I'm gonna use it to make fireworks, big BOOM BOOM-

Tyrus: You had me at fireworks!

Magna: Glad to know you and I aren't so different, Ty. Yeah these one I got are going to be stupid... loud.

Tyrus: I would but I was actually going to take in the sights with Noelle and these guys.

Magna: So ditch 'em, I outrank you both my guy...

He counts four people, just now realizing Kahono and Kiato were at the festival and that's when the flame mage began to put two and two together.

Magna: Hang on.... you didn't tell me you and Noe Noe were on a double date. Tyrus, you sly devil you!

Tyrus blushes profusely as Magna teases him and Noelle, who also ripens liken a tomato.

Tyrus: What the hell is a double date?

Magna: What?! A double date is when you basically, BLRLLEEBBRBEBBBRBRBEBE!

Noelle: DON'T YOU EVEN THINK OF FILLING HIM WITH WHATEVER NONSENSE COMES OUT OF YOUR MOUTH YOU IDIOT, THAT'S NOT EVEN CLOSE TO WHAT HE AND I WERE DOING! WHY ARE YOU SUCH A BLOCKHEAD, MAGNA?!

Kiato: A date with my goddess? But... that would mean I'd have to fight Tyrus for her heart..... I can't betray a good friend like that! BUT IT'S TRUE LOVE, I KNOW IT!

However Kahono had a devious smirk on her face. How the Black Bulls didn't make a move on one another was beyond sad in her eyes, so she knew her newest obligation.

Kahono: Poor things, neither one of them has expressed their true feelings for one another..... maybe I can help you two out! Come on you guys, let's snap out of it! The four of us are finally together again and should make every moment last! You know what?! I agree with your teammate Magna, let's make this a double date!

Noelle: NO WAY!

Tyrus: OH GOD! I wouldn't mind it so long as I get to suffer with Noelle but what exactly did I get myself roped into?! Kahono's smile is NOT making me any more comfortable either!

Kahono: 'Kay, let's get started you three!

Noelle: So now it is a double date?! That's way too forward for me, I don't even know or like Kiato like I do Bakarus and as cocky as he is, Tyrus is completely freezing up! Kahono seems way too into this though, wait don't tell me... is she crushing on him too?!

Kiato: Kahono is trying pair me up with my beautiful goddess... dear sister I will not let you down!

Tyrus: D-Double D-Date with Noelle and Kahono? This is insane, I just GOT INTRODUCED to the concept.

He feels Kahono wrap her arm around his, his head begins spinning but he prevents himself from fainting or passing out.

Tyrus: Oh, it's just you Kahono!

Kahono: Just stick with me, Tyrus. We're going to have the greatest night together!

Tyrus: Well, when you're smiling like that, I find it hard to not believe ya. Let's do it!

Noelle: GYAHHHHHHH?! THERE'S NO WAY HE'S GOING ALONG WITH IT! I SEE WHAT YOU'RE DOING, GETTING ALL CLOSE ON HIM LIKE THAT!

Kahono: All's fair in love and war, Noelle. If you want Tyrus, you gotta work harder than that! That's more like it, fight for your man. If not he's just going to spend the entire festival on my arm!

They all eat some skewered meat and veggies.

Tyrus: It's divine! Could use a little more salt, though if I'm being honest.

Vendor: Here ya go!

Tyrus: Sensational!

Kahono: Mh-hm!

Noelle kept shuddering in a mix of jealously, fear and self-pity as Kiato looked at his own vendor.

Kiato: Would it be too troubling to get a special message written in mayonnaise?

Vendor: Not a problem, young man! What would you like written down?

Kiato: "Love Goddess." For this lovely young woman right here!

Noelle: Damnnnnnnn youuuuuu, KAHOOOOONNNOOOO!

Next up.... a shooting range.

Tyrus: So we just have to use our magic, right?

Game Booth Host: Right, Sir. Fire whenever you feel ready!

Tyrus: Hey, Kahono! Bet you can't hit more than me!

Kahono: Oh, you're on then!

They engage in a friendly yet spirited competition of bullseye while the Silva royal, shrieks again shooting her bullets up in the air.

Game Booth Host: Ma'am those are meant to hit the targets, not be fired into the air! You'll hit someone!

Kiato: Look what I found you guys! A mask fit for a goddess!

Kahono: Yeah, we really showed that game who's the boss!

Tyrus: And look at all the prizes we racked up too! I got this little stuffed penguin as a consolation prize. Hey Noelle, catch!

He tosses her the penguin.

Tyrus: I already got a stuffed tiger and didn't want you left out so keep it- I-If you'd like I mean.

She catches it but has a saddened look when Noelle notices how much fun the two are generating with one another.

Noelle: They... actually look really good together.... WAIT WHY DO I CARE WHAT TYRUS DOES WITH SOME OTHER GIRL?!

As Kiato attempted but continously failed to woo the Silva Royal off of her feet, Kahono realized her tsundere friend wasn't biting nearly as hard as she was hoping for.

Kahono: Dang it, Noelle's not giving me much to work with here... I thought taking Tyrus would send her over the edge but she's only been playing harder to get. What's it gonna take for her to fight harder for her man, at this point I'm just more of a wall towards any romantic relationship they'd even entertain! That's it, one last chance. I'm going to unleash my secret weapon! Strategy change.... go!

AHHHHHHH! YAHHHHHHH! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Noelle and Tyrus step into a haunted house....

Tyrus: So.... is this what you all call a-

Noelle: Haunted House, you caveman.

Tyrus: Damn a caveman, that's a new one Noelle. And I was going to say that had you not cut me off. I was going to say I was expecting a lot something more terrifying. Probably from the lack of festivals Asta, Yuno and I didn't get from being in the Forsaken Realm for so long.

Noelle: That actually tracks.

Kahono: All the scary stuff in here will most definitely send Noelle running into Tyrus's arms and he'll play the role of charming hero to her damsel in distress. Not to mention the perfect place to cozy up in! That's why they call it the Couples Factory, you two!

Kiato: Why are we in here, Kahono? I'm scared!

Kahono: Shhhh! I promise it'll be a quick in and out, big brother. Do your thing, ghosts.... or should I say "Angels of Love!"

Meanwhile it seemed like Sekke and Kahono were on the same wavelength.... in a manner of speaking at least. He had been with his two "buddies" giving off a plan.

Sekke: Here's the plan you two! You're to scare off any and all customers, and then boom. I'll be there to save the day, Ha-Ha! Don't be frightened by those phantoms, milady! IT'S SHOWTIME, you two!

He notices Noelle and Tyrus hitting the corner as they walk into the room, the former closing the door.

Tyrus: Well this was a bust.... we've checked every room and still no ghosts. What was Kahono thinking honestly?

Noelle: Why are you asking me?!

Tyrus: Because you're my squadmate and I value your opinion....

They take their time, wading through the room as two individuals came through the portraits..

Phati: BOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Aphro: MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

They look at the Black Bulls, whose expressions are damn near unreadable but as they look back at them, Noelle's face drained of all color as-.

GYAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH! STAY AWAY FROM US, YOU VILE CREATURES!

Kiato: ARE THEY ALRIGHT?!

Kahono: Good.... now they're good and terrified, let the hot and steamy makeout begin! I bet they're holding to each other for dear-

BOOOOOOOOOOM!

Phati: Booogeeeddddy----uh!

Kahono: OR NOT!

Noelle: NOOOOOO! LEAVE US ALONE, YOU LITTLE MONSTERS!

Tyrus: SHE MIGHT SHOW YOU MERCY, BUT I WON'T! BRING THAT ASS HERE SO I CAN BEAT IT, RESPECT YOUR ELDERS, YA LITTLE SHITS!

Tyrus chases down Aphro with an intense look on his face as he fires off rounds of Starfire Breakers his direction.

Tyrus: STAY STILL SO I CAN HIT YOU! IF YOU THINK YOU CAN LAUNCH ANOTHER SIEGE ON THE CAPITAL, YOU'LL DO IT OVER MY DEAD FUCKING BODY!

Sekke coughs up a storm, with the dust clearly getting to him.

Aphro: SAVE ME!

Sekke: Hey let go of me! Wait stop, it's just me, ha-ha!

Tyrus looks and sees Sekke but ultimately sees more zombie due to the conflicting darkness.

Tyrus: Ah.... SO YOU'RE THE RINGLEADER, PRODUCE THAT ASS SO I CAN FREEZE IT!

In a cacophony of screams followed by the house being doused in water and frozen over soon all four individuals were kicked out of the haunted house as repairs had to be made.

Noelle: Just perfect, you got us kicked out Tyrus!

Tyrus: PFT, I'm sorry but I got us kicked out?! Doesn't take a genius to figure out they were fake outs, Noelle. Maybe we got a little too excited to see that. Besides you were just as scared as I was.

Noelle: No, I wasn't!

Kiato: Me neither....

Tyrus: Rightttt, because screaming at the top of your lungs is a perfect indicator of showing how brave one is, Silva.

Kahono: Dang it, foiled again..... and I'm running out of time to get these two together! Noelle is enough of a problem on her own with her pride but Tyrus although he's giving me something to work with keeps butting heads with her over silly stuff. I wonder how he truly feels about her. Hey Tyrus, can I ask you something?

Tyrus: Yeah, you know you can shoot it straight with me Kahono. What's on your mind?

Kahono: Great, so I've been meaning to ask you. What do you honestly think about Noelle?

It was that moment he knew what the Temple Mage was asking, his cheeks flushing a deep crimson something fierce.

Tyrus: What do I think about Noelle? I don't know if I have enough time to answer that question you just asked me fully. I think she can-

Little Girl: Wa- wa- WAHHHHH! Mommy, MOMMY WHERE ARE YOU?!

They all look to a find a lone child, crying furious yet saddened tears lost in the chaos of the Star Festival.

Man: Is she lost? Where'd her mother go?

Tyrus: Hey, are you alright? You're looking for your mom, right?

Man: She's so shabby.

Man: Not to mention dirty as all hell. If I had to guess, she and her mother have to be commoners.

As Tyrus comforts the little girl, he gains a nerve cluster or two on his head. It wasn't all that long ago he, Asta and Yuno were subjected to that type of talk and even today were still being subjected to it. He didn't care if he was technically off the clock as a Magic Knight, he wouldn't let no one talk bad about an innocent little girl who simply lost track of her mother.

Woman: Her mother must've came looking for work and carelessly left her child to get lost in the middle of the festival. What was she thinking.

Man: Tch. Forget about the mom, this little girl is so loud, didn't her parents teach her a scosh of manners?

Man: How dare these filthy commoners ruin the Star Festival for us nobles and high ranking dignitaries?

Tyrus: How about you all-

He stops himself short of cursing everyone out when he remembers what Sister Lily had told him, Asta and Yuno about the Capital when they kids with their grandoise dreams of being Magic Knights.

Sister Lily: Only those with high amounts of mana and magic power can live in the upper realms. They look down upon those who have lesser power than themselves. Even despite the fact all of us are human....

Tyrus: It looks like you were right, Sister.... I didn't want to believe. But this is disgusting to even see it with my own two eyes. No matter what the three of us, people like.... these clowns not named Noelle, Mimosa or Captain Fuegoleon will always look down on us. No... THAT'S- Noelle?

Noelle brushes past her teammate as she walks right over to the girl, kneels down to her level while patting her head.

Noelle: There, there. Stop crying, tell me. What's the matter? Is there something we can do to help you out?

She continues to wail but Noelle remains defiant yet eager to help.

Noelle: Listen, we can't understand or help you if keep crying! So please, you have to remain calm. It's not all bad.

Tyrus: See, we're here to help. Now just listen to my squadmate. So we heard ya correctly, you can't find your mother right, sweetheart? OF COURSE, Kahono, Kiato! Think you can play a song and dance to lure her mother out from whereever she's at? I'll need your ball too while I'm at it.

Kahono: Here have it, just tell us what we need we to do!

Emma, the little continues to cry as Noelle does her best to relieve her as Tyrus comes from out of nowhere.

Tyrus: Hey there little lady, watch what this Magic Knight can do!

He balances ever so dangerously and cautiously on Kahono's bouncy ball as he tosses a couple of hailstones of all shapes and sizes up in the air.

Tyrus: This looks pretty awesome, doesn't it?

Kahono: That's perfect, Tyrus! You're amazing, come on Kiato let's pitch in!

Kiato: Right!

She begins singing while he begins to pirouette and flip around flawlessly.

Kahono: Tyrus, the terrific Ice-Man! Yes, he can do anything! He can freeze his enemies over with amazing ice storms while being the life of a party! He may be a smartass, sometimes foul-mouthed and extra macho-

Tyrus: Really, Kahono?!

Kahono giggles as she continues to sing.

Kahono: But when you need him the most, you can always count on him to get the job done, win, lose or draw! His friends and family bring the best out of him every single day!

Tyrus: That's more like it, but I'm so unimportant.

Kahono: He's a pretty swell individual, extraordinary magic knight and the definition a catch! Tyrus, Tyrus, Tyrus, THE ICE-MAN!

Noelle and Kiato jump in the right time with the former summoning a well-timed water rainbow, and Kiato dancing around as the secondary attraction.

Tyrus: Awesome work, you three! Let's get that thunderous set of applause!

Kahono: Tyrus, THE ICE-MAN! Yes he can do anything, la, la, la, la, la, la, la!

Tyrus whips out his new weapons, the Ice-Stalker Blades as he channels his magic for a finale spell.

Tyrus: Go, Star-Fire Breaker!

Kahono: He's a pretty swell individual, extraadordinary magic knight and the definition of a catch, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Extra Macho, la, la, la, la, la, super foul-mouthed, la, la, la, la, la, la, but you can always count on him to get the job done! Tyrus, Tyrus, Tyrus, The ICE-MANNNNNN!

WOO-HOOOOOOOO! YEAHHHHH! ENCORE, ENCORE!

Emma: Oh, wow, that was so cool!

Kiato: Please watch my Goddess! This dance I perform, is dedicated to you!

Tyrus: Ha, glad you think so! Now then, since you stopped crying....

Noelle: Could you please tell us your name and why you were so sad?

Emma: It's Emma...

Noelle: Kahono, do you think you could use your Song Magic to send this little girl's name to her mother, whereever she may be at?

Kahono: Not a problem! Just leave it to me, you two!

Kahono warms up her vocals for another round of singing.....

Kahono: EMMMMMMMMMMMAAAAA!

Some minutes pass by and long last mother and daughter are finally reunited.

Emma's Mother: Oh my goodness, how can I ever thank you?!

Tyrus: None are needed, it's our job as Magic Knights to help those who are in distress.

Emma: Thank you for helping locate my mom.

Emma's Mother: Mommy's here so she can find work, remember sweetie? I thought I told you not wander off by yourself!

Emma: I'm sorry, mommy but the festival just looked too fun!

Emma's Mother: I really can't express my deepest gratitude for you all helping my daughter when she needed it.

She then takes a closer look at Noelle and that's when the fuse goes off for her.

Emma's Mother: That emblem.... OH MY GOODNESS! I HAD NO IDEA.... WE'RE IN THE PRESENCE OF A MEMBER FROM THE ROYAL HOUSE SILVA?! A MILLION APOLOGIES, YOUR ROYAL HIGHNESS! I do hope my daughter didn't do anything foolish to offend you in any sort of way!

The murmurs grew louder when they all realized they were standing in the presence of the youngest representative of the three Royal Houses of the Clover Kingdom.

What, a Royal? Look at her hair, she's most definitely a Silva! A commoner shouldn't even be in the presence of her let alone speaking to her.

Noelle: You're all right.... I am royalty. I do come from House Silva. We royals are said to have the greatest magical power of anybody in the entire kingdom. Which is why... WE MUST USE THIS POWER TO HELP OTHERS INSTEAD OF LOOKING DOWN ON THEM! Vainly putting yourself above everyone else and looking down on the people around you? You only look down on them if your heart is small!

She pats Emma on the head as she looks up towards starry night sky, her pink irises shining brightly.

Noelle: Little Emma here can enjoy the festival with her mother if her heart so desires. WHETHER SOMEONE IS ROYALTY OR A MERE COMMONER DOES NOT MATTER, WE ARE ALL HUMAN, WHICH MEANS WE ALL CAN HAVE FUN TOGETHER!

Everyone cheers at her resolute words as Tyrus's heart begins thumping rapidly. He didn't want to believe but then again he couldn't deterring himself no matter how hard he tried. He was most definitely falling in love with his royal squadmate, her words more or less the proving point on validating what he wanted to hear Noelle say in that very moment.

Emma: You're amazing, Miss Silva! Thank you!

Tyrus: She.... sure is.

He whips his head around to Kahono who smiles politely back at him.

Tyrus: Hey Kahono? Before we ran into this innocent little girl, you were asking me about what I thought about Noelle, yeah? To sum it up, she can be a bit of brat sometimes definitely an egomaniac though she can't help it, but everyday she's always finding to amaze me whether it being the best version of herself, showing her vulnerable side every so often or just being fun when she can be.... she's pretty unique. I guess what I'm saying is...

Noelle turns her head at Tyrus as he and Kahono talk about her as the ice-mage looks at her directly with fireworks popping off in the distance.

Tyrus: I think you're one amazing person, Noelle. And... I like you. Like a lot, if I had to say.

She takes a few seconds to register the words he said to her as Kahono played mental cheerleader.

Kahono: YES, YES, YES, YES! COME ON, NOELLE! TELL HIM HOW YOU FEEL, SAY YOU LOVE HIM!

Magna: BANG ANOTHER ONE RIGHT OUT OF THE PARK! FIRE ANOTHER IF YOU WILL, GREY!

Noelle: Gahhhhh...... ahhhhhhhhh......

Tyrus: Noelle... you alright? You're heating up, I can cool you down if you'd like.

Kahono: DO IT, NOELLE! FOR THE LOVE OF THE SEA GOD!

Noelle: WHERE DID THAT EVEN COME FROM, BAKARUS?! I SWEAR YOU LOSE A BRAIN CELL EACH AND EVERY DAY HANGING OUT WITH ASTA!

Tyrus: HUH?! WHOA, WHOA LET'S NOT DO ANYTHING HASTY HEREEEEEEEE! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

She in her embarassment sends her crush flying into the air with a water torrent!

Tyrus: WHEN I GET DOWN FROM HERE NOELLE, YOU ARE A DEAD WOMAN WALKING! OUCH, HOT, HOT, HOT!

Whoa! The kid's going to live, right?! She is royalty, it wouldn't surprise me if he did die from a broken neck or something. Yeah that's definitely not gonna hurt tomorrow when he wakes up.

Kahono: Great.....

Kiato: Tyrus.... did you send yourself flying into the air to buy me some time to swoon Noelle off of her feet?! YOU ARE A TRUE FRIEND!

Kahono looks to see an absolutely flustered Noelle who was still reeling from Tyrus's "confession" more or less as she did her best to fan herself off but failed to take any heat off from her cheeks.

Kahono: Sheesh, with her stubborness and his bluntness.... those two are absolutely hopeless, they're never going to couple up.

Meanwhile, in the Wizard King's office Julius Novachrono and his trusted assistant Marx Francois were with the Golden Dawn's standout rookie, Yuno as he was with them for revealing for the unveiling of the Squad rankings.

Julius: We just need a member from the Black Bulls....

Marx: Might I suggest Her Royal Highness, Princess Silva, Sir?

Julius: She would be a most welcome addition, Marx but I don't think the people would be ready for royalty being in the Black Bulls-

They hear screaming from a distance as it gets ever so closer.

Yuno: Is that.... yelling?

Tyrus: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

BOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!

Tyrus flew through the Wizard King's office from the top of the building as he gets up dazed.

Tyrus: Did.... anyone, get the number of that horse that kicked my face in.....

Kuraokami: No......... Master.

Yuno: Tyrus? What are you doing here?

Tyrus cracks his back and neck as he looks at Yuno, in his Golden Dawn attire with the Wind Spirit on his shoulder.

Tyrus: Yuno? Oh hey, and to answer your question narrowly avoiding death after saying something nice about my teammate. Hold on, Sir Marx? AH, WIZARD KING, SIR!

Tyrus promptly kneels at Julius's feet having seen the 28th Wizard King in full view.

Julius: It's alright, in fact you couldn't have arrived at a more opportune time. I was just thinking about you or Asta at this very moment to tell you the truth. We're about the reveal the squad rankings and we needed a Black Bull for the unveiling. Do you have your robe on you by chance?

Tyrus: Hm? Oh yes, I actually I keep it in my grimoire pouch in case I really I need it.

He unlatches it, revealing his grimoire and robe as he puts the latter on.

Julius: Perfect! If you two will just follow Marx and I...

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Happy New Year's Eve and Day. I'll be taking a short break on Killer Ice to focus on other stories like Heart of a Champion, Winning Time, and the rotation of WWE Stories I talked about earlier about. And yayyyyy, the Tyelle ship is starting to take official sail, rejoice. If you guys want Astosa (Asta x Mimosa) Let me know and I'll lay the groundwork down on that soon! Until, SEE YOU IN 2024! CRUSH THOSE RESOLUTIONS!