-RECAP-

Being aware of the bird's chirping the following morning, I felt my "love"...my heart, Priscilla draped over me. Calmly breathing, my attention was drawn to how peaceful she slept. After, spending the first with a woman, this came as surprise...but rest assured, I haven't been more happier in a long time. Caressing my princess, I brush through that glorious messy red-hair...and accidentally awakening the beauty, I press my head down to pretend that I was sleeping...moans appearing from her, she bundles up onto me as I could tell that someone pretty was smiling. Reaching below, Pri grazes her hand lower and lower until she snatched it...grasping in her hand. Made me pop out an eye at her, laughing...

Jiro: You can't just leave me alone, can you? <gently stroking her hair>

-The red-head licks her lips seductively as she came closer to my face-

Priscilla: I didn't hear you complaining about last night...was I that good to you?

Jiro: The best--- <wrapping his arms around the waist> i love you, Pri... 

Priscilla: So, do I! Jiro... <smug> 

-Finding us this up-close, I pecked Pri's lips as she kissed back until I squeeze her derrière (ooo-lah-lah french) which made her gasp-

Priscilla: Why, you dirty bastard? <rubbing her rear> that hurt's! 

-Rushing out of bed before she was able to slap me, I went to the bathroom door and close it-

 Jiro: Wooo---now I can take a bath in peace...

-Heating up the tub, I fill it high enough to dip in...closing my eyes, the slide door made a noise-

Priscilla: Ugh---why do you always have to be so infuriating...MOVE!

-Hopping into the tub with me caused the water to splash in my face. Some landing inside my mouth, I purposely spit it at Pri...as she bathed-

Priscilla: Eww---disgusting buffoon. Why did you do that? 

-Tossing more water at me, it made me rub my eyes-

Jiro: (Mock) What---don't you like being---drenched?! <splashing water in her pretty face>

-She didn't like my joke, one bit...which only made it worse as Pri became angry, continuously splashing water, in my face...actually caused me to feel dominant...catching onto both wrists. The princess suggested I let her go...-

Priscilla: (Annoyed) Unhand me...I warn you peasant...

-Roughly pulling her in front of me, body against body, I whisper to Pri which made her spine shiver-

Jiro: I don't take orders from you---princess. <nipping her left ear>

-Pri couldn't help but give in...loving every second of it---she admitted-

Priscilla: Where is all this dominance coming from? <giggles> Wasn't I the one in control?

Jiro: Yeah---but you did teach me to take advantage...mmm... 

-Kissing her neck, I hardly suck on it...but feeling the graceful hand of the princess...she insisted I give the chick a hickey-

Priscilla: Let them know who I belong to?!

-Spinning around, she pinned me against the marble wall as I see her nipping on my neck...turning the skin purple, I actually liked it..ticklish though-

Jiro: (Laughing) P---haha-Pri---please! I'M SORRY! 

Priscilla: So, you do submit...right?

Jiro: Yes---Yes <shriek> I can't----take it anymore <exhausted>

-The red-head finally released me as the mark on my neck was left there for everyone to see-

Priscilla: Now, everyone will know you're mine! <devilish smirk>

-As I lean back and smile, this was the life...a pretty, amazing, kisser she is...and just now my heart is hers now.-

Jiro: Hey, Pri?

Priscilla: (Scrubbing herself) What is it, babe?

-Surprised, I went over to hold onto the body-wash as we chat-

Jiro: I'm your "babe" 

Priscilla: Well, not a baby...but I must admit...you were suckling like one last night...

Jiro: (Blushing) I---umm---

Priscilla: (Smiling) You, what?! Enjoyed it?! I bet! <giggling>

-Continuing the scrubbing, I gently stroke her hair as I make her turn around...-

Jiro: (Honest) I loved every moment we shared, Priscilla Barielle. And there is nothing I regret...that is why--- <stuttering> I-I-I...ummm...in love with you!

Priscilla: Aww, that is cute...Jiro. I love you too... <cuddling against me>

-I held onto her as we lain there for a minute until I heard a knock on the door-

Al: Excuse the interruption, Princess Barielle. A man is awaiting outside for you...in the room.

-Gently leaving my grasp, she stood up and yelled-

Priscilla: (Angry) WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO ALLOW A STRANGER INSIDE?!

Al: Well, you see---he---uh---the guy allowed himself in while I was off guard duty---he said "I am in dire need to speak with you, Princess".

Priscilla: FINE! TELL HIM I'LL BE OUT THERE SHORTLY!

-Groaning out, in annoyance...I got out the tub, dried myself, and got dressed...staring at Priscilla. She glanced back with a smirk-

Priscilla: What?

Jiro: Nothing---I just---wow---how did I ever get so lucky?

-While she got into a red, silky, thin dress...Pri patted me on the cheek-

Priscilla: Because, Jiro! You're a good man...and a good man should be rewarded...

-Swaying her hips as she exited the door, my eyes were about to pop out of my socket...rushing out to find her. She sat on a chair, while I heard a familiar voice...recognizing who it was, I waited for a second to see the man.-

Priscilla: Oh---you---again <waving her fan> what are you doing here, Subaru?

-Terrified to show my face to him, I listen to the conversation as Pri would occasionally peek over to see me, watching-

Priscilla: Speak--before Sir Aldebaran tosses you out!

Subaru: If you may---I must ask for help?! 

-Wondering, what he was planning, it wasn't good-

Priscilla: Help?!

Subaru: Yes---you see---Emilia and the residence of Irlam Village are in trouble...the Witch's Cult are planning to kill every man, woman, and child to reach her. If we don't act now before they come, everyone will die---everyone I love. So, I'm begging you---please help me rescue them.

Priscilla: Hmm---I suppose you make a valid point, but if I may ask---how did you require this information?

Jiro: (Whispering) He died?! When...

-Frantically searching for an answer, he yelped out in mercy-

Subaru: That doesn't matter right now, what is important is the people getting to safety?!

-Nodding her head in refusal and disbelief, she couldn't hear anymore-

Priscilla: Such foolishness...and lack of intellect. You only care about the gaining the upper-hand and appeasing Emilia...my rival for this upcoming selection, and you dare contribute to her schemes. I will not hear anymore of this---take him away Aldebaran. I heard enough from this buffoon.

-Pointing her fan towards the door, Al snatched onto Subaru's ankle as he dragged him away...listening to his cry for help...made Pri suggest something-

Subaru: I'll give you anything---just please---save the people! 

-Giving me a look of satisfaction, she hid her smug face with the fan-

Priscilla: Very well, then...come over here...and beg for me to aid you.

-Getting closer to her, she stood up and went towards him whilst he was on his knees...unleashing a single foot, Priscilla hid her face as she presented it to Subaru-

Priscilla: Lick it...

Subaru: Excuse me?!

Priscilla: Lick---my--foot---if you are so willing to help Emilia, I might aid you on this quest to stop the Witch's Cult! Satisfy me and beg for my great power. If not---leave. <pulling her foot away>

-I shook my head as knew what he would do...this isn't worth it-

Subaru: I'LL DO IT! DAMN YOU! THIS IS SICK!

Priscilla: Think of it as you were sucking a mother's teat <wiggling her toe>

-Advancing over to her foot, he hesitated for a split second until he chose to lick it...unable to watch, I was about to turn around but saw the ferocious kick Pri gave him...launching Subaru in the air. She went forward to punish him...lifting her with just a fan, the red-head was strong-

Priscilla: (Furious) YOU GREEDY PIG!!! HOW FUCKING DARE YOU!!!

-Collapsing to the ground, Subaru was soon drifted away by the magic fan, knocking him past the door, she didn't want to hear a single word from him-

Priscilla: Get him out of my sight, Aldebaran! NOW! <stomping her feet>

-She past by me as I see her angrily walking over to the bed chambers, slamming the door shut. Priscilla was not happy---and even I know when taking it too far gets you hurt along the way-

A FEW MINUTES LATER

Al had no idea I was even here, explaining what happened to Subaru...I gave him a shrug. After, telling him what he has done to me, the guy deserves this much---especially since he was so desperate to forsake his own pride for the chance of saving Emilia. Not as if I could judge him based on the aspect of love, but to have little love for yourself or fucking respect is truly disappointing. Anyways, I enter her chambers to find out how she's doing. Upset about what my former friend did, I understood how she feels.

Priscilla: (Disgusted) How could a "man" sacrifice his own pride for the sake of another?! 

Jiro: I don't have an answer for that? Only thing I could say is---he did it out of desperation for the chance of someone/a candidate to help. <sitting down next to her on the bed>

-I wrap an arm around her, before she drifted away. Still angry at him, Pri stood up and crossed her arms as she looks toward the wall-

Priscilla: How---fucking---dare---him? <balling her hand> It is truly pitiful what he was willing to do---for---her <pausing> What would you do in his situation, Jiro?! If I were in trouble...

-Stunned by her serious question, I didn't want to answer since I feel as if both sides had reason. But, thinking to myself, I would never allow a man or woman to demean my spirit, or my pride-

Jiro: Well, to be completely honest...with you, I wouldn't spare the idea of "licking" a woman's foot out of hope in obtaining aid. If I were in his shoes---there are different options to solving this problem. Allies--- so, No...as much as I love you, the only thing I am inclined to sacrifice is my life...for your protection.

-Gently placing both hands on her shoulders, she tried her best to run off, until I sweep her off the ground-

Priscilla: (Agitated) Put me down, this instance Jiro! 

-Laughing at her "order", I drop her onto the bed as I crawl towards her...stroking her face, I laid right next to her on the bed-

Jiro: I came to an urgent decision---Priscilla.

Priscilla: (Curious) And what might that be?! Ren Jiro!

Jiro: I want to be with you...Priscilla Barielle...can we...umm--- <shy> make "us" official. I don't want our passionate night to be a one night stand.

-Arching a brow, she hops onto my waist while I lay there...-

Priscilla: Do you seriously think I'm that shallow?!

Jiro: Maybe---SMACK! OUCH! <slapped> 

Priscilla: That request is absurd, my "love". We did confess last night, didn't we?

Jiro: Yeah---

Priscilla: And you still believe I would leave after saying "my heart is yours" 

Jiro: No---

Priscilla: Then...Jiro... <fidgeting his hair> Stop worrying, babe...We're together...

Jiro: Really?! 

Priscilla: Do I have to seal it with a kiss to prove i'm right?

Jiro: (Cheeky) Maybe---

Priscilla: Very well--- <leaning down to kiss me>

-She took my lips as we embrace in passion...smothering me to death, this woman didn't bother giving up or giving out...and as we continue for the next 2 minutes...both of us gasp for air-

Priscilla: Does that mean--- <exhausted>

Jiro: (Grateful) Yes---my---love. We're together. <tired, but appeased>

TIMESKIP (A DAY LATER)

Sleeping in the chamber with Priscilla, we spent about a few hours together...but aching in frustration, my thoughts were about the "visions" I've been having...mostly about Subaru. And all the times he died, walking out to the balcony, I took a breathe of fresh air to clear my head. 

Jiro: What am I missing out on? <resting his arm on the ledge> 

-Entering back into the bedroom, I gently place a kiss over her forehead...before roaming outside...throughout the city. Without a cloak, the people rejoice but also gave me curious looks. Seeing as I'm still crippled and I possess no knights by me, this is problematic...for I need to choose a champion- 

Jiro: <sensing his stomach growling> Damn, I'm hungry---as hell. Where can i go to get a snack?! 

-Reaching into his pockets, he was broke...shrugging to himself---Jiro checked his back pocket to find a single holy gold coin...thinking this might cost enough to get a drink, he entered a bar...of course, this is second time drinking ever since that date he had with Priscilla. But, he wanted to get away from the heat, so going to closest bar, there seems to be a lot of people. Knights especially drinking on the job, walking slowly to find an upsetting person. I turn back around until she called me over-

???: Oi! Come back here, Mr. Jiro!

-With an angry look on my face, I head over to see a short purple hair candidate drinking along side a cat-

Jiro: Nice seeing you again, Anastasia...

-Holding a mug, the cat next to her was dizzy and spilled the drink on my attire...wiping it away, I couldn't help but notice the man next to me-

???: That's Princess Anastasia to you, boy----yah---oh---my---forgive me.

-Dropping his mug, he quickly took out a towel to wipe off the soaked suit-

???: My apologies---ah! 

-Catching her wrist before she laid it the rag on me, I ask the cat-

Jiro: What's your name---girl?

-Bowing to me numerous times, made me roll my eyes in annoyance. All I wanted was an answer-

???: Mimi Pearlbaton, sir. Please forgive my rudeness, I didn't know you were there...too much to drink.

Jiro: It's alright, Hetaro...it was an accident. I just wanted to get a drink---but <looking at Subaru> I lost the desire to---

-Exiting the door, I could hear my former companion yell out to me, begging for a chance to talk with him. Ignoring him, I tried to walk back to the palace until "he" blocked my way-

Jiro: (Hateful) What do you want, Subaru?

Subaru: Please---just give me a chance to explain---

Jiro: EXPLAIN?! The reason you blame me for all of your mistakes...sorry I don't want to rekindle the abusive friendship we shared. You had your "chance"...

-Trying to pass him, he drew out an arm to stop me-

Jiro: Let me pass---

Subaru: Just hear me out---I'm begging you, Jiro!

-Huffing in annoyance, the man went on another ramble about the Witch's Cult-

Subaru: They're going to kill every last person in Irlam. Emilia too---why do you have to take in so much "pride"...don't you understand? Innocent people are at stake here, and you don't even attempt to listen---

-In disbelief, he sounds more insignificant by the minute. A mosquito willing to suck out all the blood if he had the chance. How is a single man, going to help an rescue...so grabbing onto his black jacket, I shook him-

Jiro: YOU ARE BEING SO RECKLESS, SUBARU?! HOW AM I ABLE TO HELP THE VILLAGERS AGAINST THOSE CREEPS? THEY'LL KILL ME IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. BUT, YOU DON'T SEEM TO GET IT ...THE WITCH'S CULT WERE PLANNING THIS ALL ALONG, EVER SINCE I FIRST CAME TO THE MANSION, AND THEIR LEADER...WAS WAITING FOR EMILIA TO ARRIVE. IT'S YOUR FAULT SHE'S IN THIS MESS, AND IF YOU WOULD'VE JUST LISTENED TO HER <pushing him to the ground> WE MIGHT NOT BE IN THIS SITUATION, FUCK! WHAT CAN I DO, TELL ME?! I CAN BARELY RUN, FIGHT, AND I DON'T POSSESS AN ARMY?! I HAVE NOTHING...SUBARU <Screaming> 

-Spotting the crowd around me, the people seemed terrified. Carrying Subaru out into the alley, I push him against the wall-

Jiro: So, tell me---why does someone like you deserve my "help"...

-Unable to respond, I drop him as he looked down in disbelief-

Jiro: Pitiful---"she" was right about you...you are a "pig".

-Strolling away, he snatched my ankle to prevent me from running off---gasping to finally answer my question---his words cut deep into my heart-

Subaru: (Fatigue) Because---I'm your friend. Does that mean anything to you?

-Pausing for a second, I replied-

Jiro: Once---

TIMESKIP (AFTERNOON)

After, our meaningless squabble was finished...hours ago, i came across an neighborly sight, the slums---smiling at the sunset, I sat down on the edge of a balcony, dreaming of peace...having no concerns whatsoever, that damn bastard always included me in his problems...but doubting myself---was I being too cruel to him?

???: Is there something bothering you? Subaru---

-Scared to hear that name around me, I hid---behind the marble fence. Cautiously making noise, the two figures look at me, reminding of who it might be...that lovely voice made this fool realize...-

Jiro: (Softly) Rem?

Rem: Please, Subaru...I can't help you if I don't know what's going on?

-Seeing him in a fragile state, he tugged onto her maid outfit, crying...-

Subaru: I-I-I'm a pitiful man, aren't I Rem?

Rem: I don't think so... <stroking his hair gently>

-Staring up at her with sorrowful tears, he doubted himself-

Subaru: (Depressed) Don't lie to me, Rem....he was right, wasn't he?

Rem: Who?

Subaru: Jiro---he told me the truth. How tired he was of me---and I can't help but feel that he's right! <moping> Maybe, I should start a new life again...probably in the North. Let's run away together...you & I <begging> I don't want to be alone anymore, I already lost Jiro, please don't make me lose you too

-Rising up with as much strength he could muster, he caressed Rem's hand...asking for her to come with him. Wanting to start anew in a different continent, I was about to stop him until I heard Rem confess-

Rem: You don't mean that---you're not being the "hero" I dreamed of---

Subaru: I'M NOT A HERO, REM! I NEVER WAS! AND I HATE MYSELF FOR LYING! TO YOU! TO JIRO! TO EMILIA! AND EVERYTHING GOD KNOWS I LOVE...THAT DISAPPEAR! ALL OF THEM ARE LEAVING ME---EXCEPT YOU! I LOST FAITH, REM...IN MYSELF...THERE'S NOTHING FOR ME, HERE NOW!

-Collapsing onto the floor, I am a terrible person---what kind of man am I? To abandon my friend-

Subaru: I have no strength, but I want it all. I have no knowledge, but all I do is dream. There's nothing I can do, but struggle in vain! <claiming his failure>

-While Rem walks up closer to him, she held on...comforting him...with her deep words-

Rem: I can always tell when you're lying. I also know that you cannot tell me why you do so. So there is no need to convince me, or wrap everything in lies, or try to take the blame on yourself like that. Because I have complete faith in you, Subaru-kun!

Subaru: How? How can someone like you be so faithful in me? I bear more hate in myself for failing---

Rem: Because, no matter what happens, even when it looks like you're gonna lose, when no one else believes in you, when you don't believe in yourself, I will believe!

Subaru: But---what if you don't believe in me anymore...

Rem: (Disagreed) That won't happen...it's impossible

Subaru: How is it impossible, Rem?...you will eventually lose faith in me...so, please explain to me....What makes me so different from all the other "heroes"...I'm a loser at the end...

Rem: You're kind---compassionate---inspiring---and above all---You're the man---I fell in love with! 

-Feeling the gust of wind pass through them, my heart drained as I witness her confession. Acknowledging that she was indeed in love with him, Rem gently strokes his cheek-

Subaru: (Disbelief) Why---why would you love me? I haven't done anything right in my entire life! What is there to love about me? 

Rem: Well, I love it when you stroke my hair. I feel as if we can understand each other through the contact between your hand and my hair. I love your voice. Just hearing you say one word makes my heart feel warmer. I love your eyes. Normally, they look stern but when you're being kind to someone, I love the way they soften. I love your fingers. For, a boy you have such lovely fingers. But when they clutch me, I know they are the strong, slender fingers of a man. I love the way you walk. When we walk together, I love the way you occasionally turn, to make sure I keep up. I love the way you look when you sleep. You look unguarded, like an infant, and your eyelashes are on the long side. When I touch your cheek, you calm down...And when I playfully touch your lips, you don't even notice...And it makes my heart ache terribly. I love you.

-As my heart skip a beat, she truly loves him, doesn't she?!-

Rem: So, please...for me! Become the Hero I love...and has always been...Natsuki Subaru!

-Catching a smile on his face, he turned around to shine bright in front of us all...he truly was a "Hero" of this story.-

Subaru: Do you really love me, Rem?

Rem: With all my heart, yes?!

Subaru: But what if I love another?

-Pausing for a second, did he just-

Rem: Then... I will continue loving you...until I die. I am there for you, when you need a lap to cry on---Because You're my Hero! 

Subaru: (Ecstatic) Then...it's settled...We will save Emilia and the rest of Irlam...

-Wrapping his arms around the blue-hair maid---I went forward..and stood behind him-

Subaru: Thank you---Rem. My life would've been far miserable without you...

-Embracing her, I whistled quietly as I notice him kissing her hair-

Subaru: Is someone behind me, Rem? <oddly glancing over his shoulder>

Rem: (Grins) Someone who loves you...

-He released Rem, as he finally got the chance to turn around. Heart shattering, Subaru couldn't believe his eyes...-

Subaru: J-Jiro?! 

Jiro: Hello, Old Friend?! <scratching his hair> I apologize for the way I treated you back then, that wasn't right of me...and I ask for your forgiveness...

-Intending to kneel, I threw the cane aside while attempting to beg for his acceptance. Stopped by Subaru, he pulled me into a tender hug-

Subaru: (Crying) I'm the one who should beg for forgiveness, Jiro...after the things we went through...together. I am truly sorry for hurting you...I was a fool for driving you away. I---I deeply missed you...

-Shedding tears, I nudged my head against his, in regret-

Jiro: So, have I...but the feeling of anger drove me farther from you...and I neglected the one person who understood what it feels to experience true pain. Please, can we just leave this all behind and start over...as "Brothers".

-Releasing me from his grasp, he wipes the tears from my eyes-

Subaru: Of course, brother...I wouldn't have it any other way! <happily smiling> 

-I leapt over to him, sobbing on his shoulder-

Subaru: It's alright, you big baby...I got you. And I will never leave your side again

9/8/20

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