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.

The Queen of Witches revealed her true hand after an exhausted Asta had finally defeated Ladros, one of the Shining Generals of the Diamond Kingdom Army. She unveiled her real machinations for having healed Asta, by bending the Black Bull's mind and will towards her very command.

Witch Queen: Yes my magic allows me to control and manipulate blood as I see fit. Blood Magic, Puppet's Blood! And now for your first order, I want you to kill every single one of those weaklings perfectly as I see fit.

Noelle: Asta..... no!

Suddenly Tyrus with a new look and raging power had awoken eager for the chance to duel Asta and defend their friends from impending death.

Tyrus: How many times do I get to fight Asta at his limit? If anything, this is gettin' my blood pumpin' but not from fear... no girl, this is straight thrill and adrenaline. Now I really, get to see what this Anti-Magic is all about, plus it's not like I'm flying blind fighting him. You guys forget.... The Queen also healed me, too. I'll get you guys down soon enough!

The fight was bloody and brutal, yet for every salvo the ice mage fired Asta would shrug it off and began to overwhelm him. Sensing the growing danger, Vanessa begged her mother to call off her possessed rookie.

Vanessa: STOP, PLEASE STOP MOTHER! I'LL MAKE YOU A DEAL, JUST CALL OFF ASTA AND SPARE MY FRIENDS!

Vanessa: If you let him go from your spell. I'll stay here.... FOR GOOD. No more tricks and lies, I'll surrender to you here and now. I will NEVER, EVER DISOBEY YOU AGAIN! So please.... SPARE MY ROOKIES AND LET THEM LIVE FREELY!

Witch Queen: No. He's going to kill each and every single of you, perfectly. Why you may ask, dear daughter? So I can once and for all extinguish any defiance that may reek off of you any longer. Vanessa, my scryings foretold me that you would come back here someday alive and well. And with something I truly desired. THAT is why I didn't search for you but rather I waited for you. However, I must admit, I had not anticipated this rich of a treasure would unveil itself to be a human whelping of a boy wielding an all-too mysterious anti-magic weapon. What did YOU gain by leaving your home? Sure you may have shared a fleeting bond with SOME humans, these imperfect bugs, but in the end. You only led them to their deaths.

Realizing her mother, the Queen of Witches had no actual intentions of letting everyone survive her rampage, an explosion of magic erupted from her grimoire, shocking the Queen.

Vanessa: YOU WERE NEVER MY FAMILY AND YOU NEVER FUCKING WERE! BECAUSE THE BLACK BULLS ARE MY FAMILY! NOW THEY'RE ABOUT TO BE TAKEN AWAY FROM ME BEFORE MY VERY EYES.

Vanessa: If I can't put a stop to your shenaningans, then I'M NOT WORTHY OF BEING A BLACK BULL! WHAT GOOD AM I TO THEM?! PLUS IF THIS POWER SHE KEEPS BLATHERING ON ABOUT REALLY DOES EXISTS, I NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER! MAGIC OF MINE, PLEASE CHANGE THIS FATE!

Witch Queen: Incredible... she actually has done it.

Tyrus: Vanessa... You're, you're glowing! WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED!?

Witch Queen: At long last... the Red Thread of Fate!

A battle soon ensued between daughter and mother while it seemed as if Asta had killed Tyrus, Noelle and even Finral, every time this kitten touched, time would reset itself and Asta's fatal blows would be nothing more than close calls and that's when the Queen decided to take advantage of Vanessa's newfound ability, using Puppet's Blood on her.

Witch Queen: LISTEN WELL AND HARD FATE! I AM YOUR MASTER NOW!

But before she could end any of her victims, the cat taps the monarch delicately on her forehead and in that moment.... everything came undone. as all who were strung up fall harmlessly to the ground, Asta finally passes out as a blood shower pours onto them.

Witch Queen: But how, why?! My magic is powerful, the closest thing to infinite! There was no way I couldn't seize control of the anti-magic boy, so how?!

Meowwww!

Vanessa happily pats the cat on its head as she continues to walk down on her mother.

Vanessa: So this is what you meant when you said I had the power to control fate and destiny, right? I don't know too much about this power I was just granted or how to use it.... but I do know one thing is for certain, Mother. I can already tell it's on my side with me and those I cherish the most. Which means.... YOU AND I, have no ties at all. Not anymore. I may be a witch.... but you're not my family.... AND YOU NEVER WILL BE.

The fallout starts.... NOW!

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(Y.A.K.W.T.F.G.O! Changes for Black Clover Opening Six.... After Fragil Tormenta's little debut, you see Tyrus overlooking an enviornment as an ice shower roams wild, while Kuroakami roars inaudibly followed by Mimosa's tending to some plants in a forest. Around 0:27, Asta and Tyrus look in opposite directions before staring at the Black Bulls emblem before it pans to Yuno staring at you the viewer. All three boys reach out to the unknown seemingly at each with Asta's Red/Black, Tyrus's Blue and Silver and Yuno's Green and Yellow.. before you see Yuno and Ty's respective pendants. In the major/supporting character collage, you can see Tyrus and Leopold front and center with Noelle facing to the left as she was before with Solid and Nebra on the far right side next to Sekke and Alecdora repsectively. Speaking of Nebra she's aligned with Solid as they're parallel Noelle in the sibling montage. Towards the end, Tyrus is riding on Sea Dragon's Roar as it begins to freeze over as he makes his way over towards the Silva siblings in a hellacious collision as he takes up that same appearance during his bloody fight with the manipulated Asta followed by the ending moments of the actual intro of Yuno then the remaning Black Bulls protecting Finral from Langris.) (NOW BACK TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDUELED PROGRAMMING)

The blood shower cedes as Vanessa looks at her defeated mother.

Vanessa: Which means you and I, don't have any ties. Nor will we ever, Mother.

Witch Queen: This cannot be! Defeated by one of my own daughters?!

She thinks back to a simpler time, as she witnesses a younger Vanessa run up to her all giddy with excitement. During this time, the Queen was much fairer and not as focused on perfection.

Vanessa: Your Majesty, look! I made a doll out of my threads!

She smiles at the doll which seems to look like appearance wise.

Witch Queen: Oh my, you've done such a lovely job here Vanessa!

Vanessa: I want to use my magic power to help and keep people happy!

Witch Queen: How, sweet young Vanessa. There's no doubt in my mind that you will succeed in your dream and ambition as well.

They share a sweet laugh as the monarch finally realizes....

Witch Queen: Somewhere along the line of my quest for perfection.... I lost my sight of an extremely valuable and precious truth. When one is imperfect, you must believe there is a certain kind of power that can be gathered from one's emotions just as she displayed here today. Vanessa could have never learned that spell under my thumb..... But now that she is free to be her imperfect self. She's become perfect, truly.

She stands before the Black Bull, the new master of fate.

Witch Queen: Do as you see fit. You have utterly defeated me, Vanessa.

Vanessa: I-

Witch Queen: Blood Recovery Magic.... Curse-Breaking Blood-Filled Cocoon!

Her magic springs into magic, devouring the entire battlefield and the forest as a whole, healing every single person who had been injured during the invasions, Ladros's rampage and of course her own attempted massacre. Tyrus noticed all of his wounds as well as Asta's had essentially vanished and in the same breath, his mana had been completely replenished as well. The spell eventually died down as Asta screamed as he hit the ground hard.

Asta: WAUUUUUGGGHH! OW! Huhhhhh?

Finral: Hey, I'm all healed up!

Tyrus: So am I.... wherever I got cut, there's virtually no pain anymore!

Ladros: Ngh..... what just happened?

Fana: Mars.....

Mars: Fana....

Finral looks at the Queen, who nearly brought about their deaths as she lowered her hands.

Finral: It must've taken a lot of magic for her to do that.... just how powerful is she?!

She walks off to leave the heroes to their thoughts as Noelle gets up at long last.

Noelle: D- Did we win?

Tyrus: She's walking off and we got healed.... that seems like a win to me, Noelle.

She begins to tear up as she looks at their respective big sister figure, Vanessa beginning to turn around as she winks at her two rookies as they run up and hug her without letting go.

Noelle: YOU WERE SO AMAZING, VANESSA!

Tyrus: Seriously, talk about kicking ass and taking names! You did that and then some, Nessa!

Vanessa: Please, I hardly did anything you guys! Now stop before you make me cry, Noelle. I can literally feel the tears start to escape! And that new form of yours kiddo, that's badass if I ever seen a clear cut definition.

She winks at her new spell, the cat as it meows.

Ladros: Ooh.

Fanzell: Thank God, I'm so relieved!

Dominante: Oh Zell, so am I! Come here, I thought that was the end for us both! I don't know what I'd do if I lost you!

Fanzell: Hey, hey! It's alright, lovely lady.

Mariella: Master, if you don't mind me asking... where's your shirt?

Fanzell: I just love how you waited to point that out.

Dominante: Long time, no see, you two!

Mars and Fana are holding hands as the Shining General warmly greets Dominante.

Mars: Dominante, it's been far too long.

Dominante: Ooooh, nice work there you little tiger.... I'm rooting for you two!

Noelle: All of this is thanks to you!

Vanessa: No it's not, Noelle. I appreciate you saying so, though.

Everyone shares a questioning look at the witch.

Vanessa: It was everyone here.... especially Tyrus. Even with that new look of yours and despite what my mother did to Asta, you didn't once hesitate to defend your friends. Even when it was overwhelming.

Tyrus: Oh please, I'm pretty sure if the roles were reversed Asta would've done the same thing. I'm still stating the fact I'm pissed at your mother.

Asta: You know it, pal!

She ruffles his hair as it finally returned to that primary black as she thinks back to that new spell became engrained to her grimoire.

Vanessa: Everyone here... my friends are the reason that spell is in my grimoire for future usage. Thank you, all.

Noelle looks at Asta, Tyrus and the others as she smiles at Vanessa.

Noelle: I guess you're right.

Asta: Hey wait, I think.... THE PAIN'S LIKE 100 PERCENT GONE!

Tyrus: It took you this long to figure out, Asta? Her spell quite literally devoured the whole forest, all of us are healed.

Vanessa: That's our Asta for you, always wanting to get a good workout in even after a life or death situation.

Noelle: Would it actually kill you two to put some clothes on? LIKE SERIOUSLY, YOU'RE STANDING IN THE PRESENCE OF ROYALTY!

Asta: CRAP, YOU'RE RIGHT NOELLE!

Tyrus: Why... I'm actually good. The wind actually feels good on my back, Your Royal Highness. But thank you for your noted concern.

Mariella: So who do those two remind you of?

Fanzell: I plead.... the fifth?

The foster brothers begin to flex their muscles as the sun reflects off of both of them.

Tyrus: Come on Noelle, don't act like this doesn't get you all hot and bothered!

Asta: And now that I'm back to normal, both Ty and I's muscles are bigger and way stronger than ever! We can take on the baddest of the bad right now with no regrets!

Tyrus sidles up on the royal and his reciprocated crush as his flexes his biceps.

Tyrus: Go on, touch 'em. I don't mind... one... bit... Noelle. That is if you're feeling bold, Princess.

Noelle: GAHHHHHHH?!

SLAPPPPPPPP!

Noelle: YOU IDIOTS!!!!

Tyrus: I SAID TOUCH, NOT SLAP!

Asta: OWWWWW!

Everyone laugh as the brother's grab their faces as the stinging washes over them with Queen taking one last gander at her daughter and her friends. Just before she could take her leave however, a familiar Anti-Magic bird stands precociously on her shoulder tapping on what appeared to be an opulent ear-ring.

Witch Queen: An anti-bird?

Morning soon turns to dusk as the forest thanks to the Queen has been fully repaired as many of her daughters begin to talk about the previous events. The Black Bulls and Diamond fugitives assemble in her majesty's throne room.

Fanzell: Apparently the Eye of the Midnight Sun were tearing apart your forest in search of a magic stone. Do you have leads on where it might be, Your Majesty?

Witch Queen: The magic stone you speak of human is most likely this one, am I correct in assuming so? However it is of no usage to me other than an accessory.

She delicately unhooks the stone from her earring as Asta stands up to her, as it drops into his hands.

Asta: Are you actually serious, you're just handing it to us?

Tyrus: That's gotta be the easiest transaction we've ever had so far.

Asta: Seriously, thank you so much, Your Majesty!

Finral: Yami's gonna super thrilled or at least par for the captain when he finds out we came across one this easily!

Tyrus: Okay, so we know the Eyes were after the stone, but do you have any idea why they wanted it in the first place? Anything would really, really be beneficial to us.

Asta: Yeah, like who are these yahoos and why are they so obssessed with them? And what trying to exactly do with them?

Witch Queen: The stone itself enhances the magic power of the individual who wears it. Yet, only a member of the Elf Tribe is able to use it effectively.

Tyrus: Wha?

Asta: Elf Tribe?

Witch Queen: They're quite able-handed in magic, and many centuries ago their kind resided in the place you all refer to as the Forsaken Realm.

Tyrus: Wait Asta, Yuno and I's home?!

Witch Queen: It is said the each member of the Elven Tribe were blessed with both unbelieveable and insurmountable magical prowess and abilities. Some even had capablilities that were rivaling my own strength.

Tyrus: N- No way.....

Finral: God... JUST HOW OLD ARE YOU, WOMAN?! I MUST HAVE YOU SKINCARE ROUTINE!

Witch Queen: However tragically, they soon fell into conflict with the humans who vastly outnumbered them. And ultimately, they were killed off, plundered for their mana, resources or anything even remotely of value. The third eye that appeared on Fana's head before she snapped out of whatever higher power was controlling her is a certain type of forbidden magic. However, it is of importance to note that she wasn't the one to awaken its power. She was just simply controlled by another entity. Forbidden magic is beyond the reach and scope of humans you see-

Noelle looks at Asta who's simply overheating and Tyrus smart assedly taking notes, a pair of glasses on his head as she smacked the latter upside his head.

Asta: Okay, you've officially lost me, Your Majestyyyyy..

Witch Queen: Simply put, casting of a forbidden spell requires extraordinary levels of mana in addition to a sacrifice of some sort. For example, think back to the ancient demon some of you humans have popularized into your stories. It itself had been summoned with the highest rank of forbidden magic by the leader of the elves.

Asta and Tyrus bug out when they think of the Demon Skull the former would always train in.

Asta: You mean that demon?!

Tyrus: And here I thought it was just some useless landmark.

Witch Queen: This Midnight Sun intrigues me a lot to be honest... I do wonder if they're descendants of the Elf Tribe themselves?

Noelle: Hang on.... so the clan of evil monsters in the storybook my grandmother used to tell me about. Does this mean the monsters were the elves all along!?

Finral does his own note-taking session as his hands go into overdrive as well.

Witch Queen: You and your friends must listen well, Asta. Those two weapons you wield are the magic weapons that remain of the leader of the past great Elf Tribe.

Asta: I... DON'T GET IT!

He finally overloads on the information as each revelation hit like a heavyweight boxer.

Tyrus: Of all the people to break him mentally.... kudos to you, Queenie.

Finral: It looks like trying to follow that story made Asta finally snap!

Noelle: Get it together, you knucklehead!

Vanessa: His feeble mind can't handle much more of this!

Asta: I- Can still hear you guys, way to spare my feelings!

Witch Queen: If you continue to fight the Midnight Sun, unimpeded like you have been. You may yet discover who they are.

Tyrus: Who they are? Hm.....

Finral: That's if Asta doesn't suffer a popped brain vessel first!

Everyone gathers in a random part of the forest as they confront Ladros and Mars, the two Shining Generals set to take their leave.

Asta: So, I guess after everything you both have to head back to the Diamond Kingdom, right?

Mars: Correct: The Queen used her Puppet's Blood spell to create this special medicine to help with our king's recovery process. If I can give it to him disguised as a longevity potion, then Morris's ambition should yet be extinguished a little while longer. That way... I can reform the Diamond Kingdom into a more peaceful nation rather than an aggressive and invasive one.

Ladros: And I'll support little ol' Marsy-boy in this little ambition of his. The ONLY thing I ever truly cared about was making my way to the top as quickly as possible and this seems like the best way, right?

Finral bumps Tyrus in his ribs.

Finral: Are we sure about this guy?

Tyrus: Jury's still out on that one, Fin. But I'm gonna say no.....

Ladros: I'll do my best to earn you all's approval. Don't worry. And then, I'll come back and we'll talk it out Teach.

Fanzell: And you don't have to worry about Fana, we'll keep all eyes on her while you gone Mars. Don't work yourselves too hard, you hear me now, alright?

Dominante: And if you need us, don't even hesitate to call us okay?

Mariella: And I'll make sure he's not naked around her.

Fanzell: What are you, seriously? The Clothes Patrol, Mariella?

Mars: Fana, will you wait for me, please? I'm going to set everything right. Someday, The Diamond Kingdom will be a place that YOU can come home to and be proud of!

She tears up but doesn't say anything..... instead she simply runs into his arms and hugs hims tightly.

Fana: I don't care how long it takes.... I will wait for you, Mars. I promise you! And once Diamond is finally at peace with everyone, you and I shall see the entire world together!

Dominante: WHOO-HOO, you get him girl!

Finral: SUCH A HAPPY REUNION, DON'T YOU CRY ROULACASE!

Asta: We'll be like that too, Sister Lily!

Tyrus: She can't marrrryyy!

Asta: I hate you, stop ruining it for me Ty!

Tyrus: Haha, never man! I gotta stop dancing around it, and figure out if I really do have something with Noelle or not. She's bound to have a lot of suitors begging for her hand. Just hang on there, Silva.

Mars: Asta, Tyrus. I was so glad when you said I was your friend. You two gave me the spur-on I needed to save Fana. If you two are ever in trouble, I promise both of you. I'll be there to help you guys out of it again and again. That's what friends are for, right?

He sticks his forearm out as they reciprocate the gesture.

Asta: Right!

Tyrus: And don't think this is a one-way deal type of thing Mars, if you and the Diamond Kingdom are ever in a pinch?

Asta: Just say the word, and we'll bust into the Diamond Kingdom and save you, no questions asked!

Meanwhile there had been a lack of a witch in the group as Vanessa had seemingly concluded telling her mother off yet again following success of learning her new spell and had prepared to take her leave when all of a sudden she heard her mother say something that made her freeze her in tracks.

Witch Queen: You are my free, my child. But seeing as this is your home, I would love for you to visit any time you see fit, Vanessa.

She gasps at her mother's offer as a lone tear makes its way down her cheek.... before she continues walking out of the throne room entirely.

Ladros: If you start off in second place which is first place for the loser, then uh the top will be right up in front of your nose.

Tyrus: Try again. You're getting close though.

Dominante: You better focus on helping Mars restore the Diamond Kingdom's reputation instead of just surpassing him!

Ladros: Yes ma'am!

Mariella: You're a lost cause, honestly. I do wish you the best of luck.

Vanessa: Sorry I'm late you guys.

Asta: Hey Vanessa!

Vanessa: You guys all done with your goodbyes yet? No rush, but I would really love to get out of this place.

Finral: Aw drats and this place was crawling with all sorts of magnificent beautiful witches-

*CRACK* *CRACK*

Tyrus: OOOOOHHHHH, Roulacase? Remember how I said I was going to kill you for that little stunt ya pulled?

Finral gulps as he turns around to see a sadistically smiling Tyrus holding a round of Ice Missiles in his hand floating ever so casually.

Finral: I should start running, should I?

Tyrus: Tell you what... I'll give you a ten second headstart. One-

Finral: STAY AWAY FROM ME, TYRUS!

Tyrus: I'll be right back, you guys. I'm hunting Wobles AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Everyone laughs as Tyrus chases the flirting noble, failing to nail Finral with any of his signature spell, while Vanessa looks back at the entirety of the forest.

Tyrus: THIS DOESN'T STOP UNTIL THE CONSTABLE GETS HIS MAN, YEE-HAW FINRAL!

Vanessa: Thank you for healing Asta.... Mother. I do hope you and I meet again someday.

(Back at the hideout.....)

Asta: WAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Captain Yami, MY ARMS ARE ALL BETTER, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!

Finral: I'm just so glad none of us are actually dead!

Noelle: It's not that big of a deal. We handled our business like I knew we were going to do and that was professionally.

Tyrus grabs both nobility and royalty and puts them in a headlock.

Tyrus: AYE, WE SHOULD BE CELEBRATING! STOP THE BELLYACHING AND DON'T YOU DARE BE SOUR NOELLE AND FINRALLLLLL!

Yami: Oh, glad you all made it back. Where are you two's shirts by the way?

Tyrus: Why do you sound so nonchalant about it, bossman?!

Yami: It's because I got something called peace and relaxation from you knuckleheads. Now answer my question before I send ya flying.

Tyrus: We... um, ran into some hiccups. Yeah, let's call them that. Hiccups.

Asta: ANYWAYS, WE FOUND ANOTER MAGIC STONE, SIR! HOW COOL IS THAT?!

Yami: You did what? Listen here, Asta.

Asta: NO, NO MORE SQUEEZING CAPTAIN YAMI!

Yami: Shut up. Now that you're all patched up and ready to burn some energy, your first mission? Go and get us more supplies!

Asta: Sir, Yes. SIR, OW, OW! I'll grab everything we need and be back before you know it!

That's when he notices something amiss.

Asta: Hang on, don't tell me the rest of the squad went out to go searching for a cure just for me?

Yami: What you think one of them is in a ditch, dead or somethin'?

Asta: Maybe?

Yami: Well, unless you want to join the recently departed. I suggest you get a move on, now Shrimpsta! Get shoppin'!

Asta: ON MY WAY, YAHHOOOOO!

Tyrus: So is anyone gonna tell him he just went out of the hideout, half-naked..... Sometimes I fear for my brother.

Vanessa: Captain Yami, Sir?

Yami: Yeah, yeah. Welcome back to you too, Vanessa.

Vanessa smiles warmly as her cat takes in its new surroundings.

Vanessa: Thanks a lot, Captain!

Soon Asta had returned with a what's what of everything the Captain had requested.

Asta: HEY LOOK WHAT I BOUGHT!

Yami: Damn you ARE fast as lightning. And as loud as thunder. Talk about creepy.

Asta: Don't leave me in suspense, Yami. Sir, what's my next mission?!

Yami: Shiiiiiit, I really can't think of one. Why don't you just rest up? You, Noelle and Tyrus work too damn hard. I might have to restrict you solely by how hard you go on your assignments alone. Besides we're kinda lacking in the department anyhow.

Asta: NOOOOOOO!

Tyrus: Oh can it, you damn meathead. He's right, we're literally running on empty. It'll do you some good.

Yami: And put a damn shirt on. You could stand to learn a thing or two on punctuality from your brother.

Tyrus: No he wouldn't Captain, I'm just as bad as he is!

Tyrus laughs as he drinks some water while Noelle smiles at the three going at it.

Asta: Please Captain, if you take away my missions what will I become.....

Tyrus: A normal human being for one. Less noisy, more productive around the base....

Noelle: As if you have any room to talk.

Tyrus: I'm sorry, who saved who multiple times in the Forest of Witches? Check the score, Silva.

Yami: Your muscles.

Tyrus: Endearing meathead personality, your love for Pot Potatoes..... training. I could go on and on, Asta.

Finral: There, there, don't you think you're just overreacting a smidge, Asta?

Noelle: And when you're done crying like a big baby, I brought you a change of clothes, handpicked by Tyrus of all people.

Tyrus: Why are you saying that like it's a bad thing? I lived with the guy all of my life, Noelle!

Magna: We're home!

Yami: Look at that, Pyro and Battle-Lust are alive after all.

Asta: Magna, Luck welcome bac-

Tyrus: WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO YOU GUYS?!

To his point and everyone's shock, the beloved delinquient and battle-obssessed nutcase showed up at the front door their hair just.... floating spikes, clothes torn to shreds and a massive increase in their mana.

Luck: The mana speaks to me....

Magna: Our angel had lost his wings..... and so we went adventuring. A risky undertaking we must state. Wandering in the darkness, drowning in the loneliness, the breaking of my heart seemed infinite, neverending? Then a vision of you came into our view.

Noelle: Uhhhhh.... Luck, Magna?

Tyrus: This is definitely new..... and not in a good way.

Magna: Feeling you near, I let go of my fear and found the courage to push on through.

Luck: The mana is speaks to me!

Magna: As our journey grew longer, our bodies grew stronger and hardened and through the dungeon we'd go, knocking down each and every foe! Yet there was one secret we still did not know, how we could salvage your arms that had been dealt such harm. With crushing regret we were soon overcome, and that's when we knew we had to go home?

Tyrus: You just wanna sit this one out, Noelle?

Noelle: That's the smartest thing you've said all day, this is definitely an Asta problem.

Luck: THE MANA IS CALLING ME!

Asta: You guys don't gotta worry anymore, my arms are all better now see?!

They suddenly return to their usual selves as they tussle his hair.

Magna: Well why didn't ya just lead with that, Little Rasta?! Ya damn jerk, made us go all the way out there for nothin'! Glad to see ya back at full strength!

Luck: Good to see you back in fighting shape, Asta! How about a quick spar?

Asta: I'M GOOD!

Gauche: We're back.

Asta: Crap I forgot Gauche and Gordon also went looking for a cure in the Royal Library if I'm not mistaken! I should thank them too....

That was until he heard laughter from Noelle, Vanessa and his brother when he saw Gauche and Gordon's getups? Nerdy yet trendy.

Asta: They turned into nerds?!

Gauche: My eyes have at long last been fully awoken to the splendor of magic. Every spell is a grand work of art wouldn't you agree, Professor Agrippa?

Tyrus: Who are ya and what have you done with our for better or worse, favorite Sister Complex?!

Gordon: Rest assured young Tyrus it is I Gordon and he is still very much Gauche.

Asta: I still cannot hear a lick of what this guy's saying!

Asta: Wait before you guys say anything, my arms are whole again! See?!

Gauche: WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! BREAK YOUR ARMS AGAIN SO THAT HE AND I CAN HEAL THEM, WE DIDN'T DO ALL THIS FOR NOTHING, YOU NUMBSKULL!

Asta: Are you alright because your nose is bleeding pretty bad!

Gauche: That's because I'm really angry and totally not thinking about my heavenly little sister Marie! Hahhh, I need a break from strangling you, I need to look at Marie for a quick second.

Charmy: Yooo-hoooo.... we're home guys!

Asta: Let me guess, AHAHAHAHA! MISS CHARMY, MISS GREY, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?!

Grey: So.... many... mushrooms!

Tyrus: That's putting it mildly!

Charmy: Guess what guys! I got inefected with magic mushrooms parasites!

Tyrus: And you're eating them?! GOOD LORD WOMAN!

Grey: PLEASE DON'T LOOK AT ME, I CAN'T EVEN TRANSFORM!

Asta: That's what got ya worried, Miss Grey?! And Charmy, please stop eating those things before you get really sick!

For every the glutton ate to his point, another three popped up on top of her head!

Charmy: I can't!

Tyrus: Yes you can! They just keep reforming on your head!

Charmy: Want one? I've got plenty!

Tyrus: I just think you're delusional from the previous ones you've eaten because there's no way I'm partaking in that!

Grey: Wait you're already healed?! When did this happen, oh I'm so embarrassed!

Asta: Is there anything that doesn't embarass you, Grey?!

Yami: You know what, since you all busted your hides and lives trying to fix Asta's arms.... and we've gotten all this stuff and I've taken that workaholic musclehead off of mission duty for a little while and I don't want none of your guys' shit to go to waste? Let's take advantage to do it up big.

Yami: I'm sayin, we party you jackasses!

ALL RIGHT!!!

The meat and veggies began smoking to perfection as the Black Bulls made a rotating line to get their set food.

Asta: I'm so happy I can eat with my arms, again!

Tyrus: And to think.... we almost died just fixin those damn things, Asta. I think we all deserved a week to ourselves, what say ya'll?

YEAHHHHHHHHHH!

Yami: Damn it must've slipped my mind..... but those big guys never got fed either. You two, get on it.

Tyrus: Oh no.... you don't mean?

Yami: Yeppppp.

ROAAAARRRRRR!

Tyrus: DOWN YOU MANGY BEASTS, I SAID DOWN OR NO GOOD EATIN'!

Asta: I think.... what he meant to say was eat up.

One of monsters leans precariously over the cage and chomps down on the newly invigorated Asta.

Asta: NOT AGAINNNNNNNNN!

Yami: Forgot to tell ya, Asta.... laundry had to be done!

Tyrus: Haha.... be seeing ya good buddy!

Asta: WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO HANG ALL THIS CRAP ANYHOW!

A litany of tasks had been doled out to Asta as everyone just watched him go to work.

Noelle: Remind me again why you helped him with the beasts?

Tyrus: It was... actually my day to feed them. But we were in a rush. Should've figured the Captain wasn't lettin' me off the hook for that. At least he didn't squeeze my head like an orange.

Finral: In any event... Captain Yami may have ordered him to rest but he's definitely getting his money's worth out of him, tonight..

Noelle: True, what Stupidsta lacks in brains and logic, he makes up with heart and determination. And I'm glad he's alright.

Tyrus: Aww look at that, Noelle's got a heart everyone.

Noelle: Choose your next words wisely, Bakarus. That is if you're feeling lucky, punk.

Tyrus: Noelle's got a heart, YIPE! HA, MISSED ME!

Vanessa: It's true.... that place might be my home. But this. This is the place for me, no mistaking it now.

Tyrus: Tell you what, Elle, I'll stand closer and give you another shot. Whoa, Nessa?!

Noelle: You can be so aggravating, huh?!

Vanessa discards all of her clothing aside from her signature bra and panties as she loops her arms around two of her rookies.

Vanessa: You guys.... ARE THE BEST! What did I gain by joining the outside world you may ask I, Vanessa Enoteca? Well that's simple really, a family to call my own.

F.W.C. 5,638 Words.

End of Chapter Fifty-Three/LIII