[Coolshaymin]

The description the citizen gave would prove to be very right. Their was indeed a strong red mist leading to a mansion not far from the castle. The mist seemed to continue stretching outward and masking the light in it's effective coverage. In the sky was a blood red moon over the path to the mansion in it's grass and woods like state. It effectively covered the area in a crimson light as they would arrive. There did not seem to be any opposition at all between them and the mansion either. Maybe this will be an easy mission after all.

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Mansion, Library

Remilia finished drinking the blood of an infected that wandered into the mansion. As she did so it reverted into a trophy to add to the collection lying around the place. She stared intensely at the process for a moment as it happened once more.

"They really do turn into a statue when they die! I have never seen anything like it. I wonder if that would happen to us..." Remilia stated to her maid as she witnessed it again. Then a thought crossed her mind.

"Hey, loyal pet, do you think we could test out this trophy process a little further? I would like to see if it works for non-natives. Any idea on how to do that?~" The Scarlet Devil asked her companion. She wanted to see how Sakuya would react to such a request since this was a first time opportunity for it. Of course, she was not asking her to off herself or anything. Still, if that was how she took it, that would be an interesting result.

[PolarStarQuote]

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Mansion, Library

Sakuya stood, hand in her own hand behind her back as she stood alway at attention besides her Mistress Remilia scarlet. She had not moved a muscle, as she only awaited to move by Order, as she observed the tropfification process in action. Strange as it was, She much preferred it to watching creatures Die. Her face coming to attentuon when she was mentioned her mistress as "Loyal Pet", Sakuya nodded solemnly.

"If that is what you wish, i will perform to the best of my ability." She said, as she drew a blue-handled knife, her eye flashing red. "I believe the Guests will be here soon. Shall i go and make them feel welcome?"

[heirtothemonado]

Shulk walked up to the mansion feeling very nervous. The red mist leading up to it felt ominous, and Shulk didn't like the feeling that had overtaken him once he entered the grounds. As a precaution, he took the Monado off his back and activated it. As the light from the laser blade bathed his face, he slowly opened the door to the mansion and peeked around it.


"Hello? Is anyone home?" Shulk called out nervously into the house.

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Shulk
Damage: 0%
Status: Normal

[Mari]

Shulk discovers what appears to be a makeshift, rather large cradle not far inside, with ... a girl slightly too old to be in a cradle laying in it. It appeared that someone had taken the liberty of tightly swaddling Flandre and gingerly packing her into a cradle for... some reason. There was a note taped to the top of the blanket she was wrapped in. Luckily for Shulk, she appeared to be firmly asleep. Or rather, knocked out cold would be more accurate. There was little chance of him waking her up, not that he could be sure of that. For now, the sleeping vampire was simply there. ...Someone ought to let the owner of the mansion know they have a bundle of joy at the doorstep.

[Coolshaymin]

"But of course. It would be rude to keep our guests waiting, wouldn't it? We did invite them in the first place with the Scarlet Mist~," Remilia confirmed with Sakuya.

"I shall come along to watch of course~. Wouldn't be much of a test if I did not see the results," Remilia continued as she led the way out of the library and to the foyer and the front door... Which she looked at the cradle and did not seem to notice Shulk was there. Wait, the face in that cradle...

"Sister?! How did they subdue you and put you into this-?" Remilia exclaimed as she definitely sounded and looked surprised. Again, she did not acknowledge Shulk's presence... There was even a note on the crib that her sister was stuck in... How did they know to send it here...?

"Oh, sorry, how rude of me. Sakuya, please greet the blonde girl. I need to take a closer look at our little 'bundle'," Remilia addressed her servant before moving over to the cradle and taking the note to read it.

[PolarStarQuote]

"Im more concerned that she is outside of a sealed and locked basement, Mistress." Sakuya responded, noticing Flandre as well. Regardless Sakuya sighed as she closed her eyes and walked her way out of the room. "And, not to question you, but i believe that is a "Male", Like that one boy in gensyoko. The one who sold us items during out adventures?" Sakuya asked, reminding Remilia of there Adventures in a Upcoming PS4 Game, despite it being the past to them.


"Regardless, I shall greet them with upmost respect." Sakuya said, giving a Courtsy to Remilia. "Stay as close as you wish." she said, as she proceeded through the Castle, Until arriving before our group of Blondies. Sakuya remained her Calm exterior, through, she had fear to wake the poor child, as she walked down the steps, toward the Door that Shulk was now entering.


"Welcome. Please, come inside."

[heirtothemonado]

"Hello, Madams," Shulk greeted the two as they stepped into the front hall. He stepped forward to greet them again, but then took notice of a bundle of blankets at the one girl's feet.

"A girl?" Shulk thought. "Who is she, and why is she wrapped up like that?"

Putting it out of his mind for now, Shulk looked around the manor, and felt a chill crawl up his back. This place made him feel uneasy.

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Shulk
Damage: 0%
Status: Uneasy

[Mari]

Flanders remained unresponsive. It turned out she couldn't destroy things, even unintentionally, while unconscious. The note was handwritten and signed by one Arle. It read as followed:

We found her trying to eat the infected. It was almost impossible to get her under control. Please take care when removing the blanket. The bottom side is enchanted and she will wake up.

[Coolshaymin]

"Rude to ignore my servant, guest. Though it appears you are right, Sakuya. It has been a while. As for the girl, she is my sister and as for the blankets..." Remilia began to answer to answer as she sat down the note.

"Curiosity attracts the cat as they say. Sakuya, I need a moment with Flandre. Would you mind escorting our guest to the dining hall for a cup of tea?" Remilia requested, though, both her and Sakuya would know it was more of an order. Afterall, best to keep the guests away from her sister while they had a talk. Remilia took the crib to move it to the library. Her servant could probably handle this one human man if he tried something.

"Come on, sis, wakey wakey! Time to get up and talk to your big sis~!" Remilia greeted as she pulled off the blanket and just tossed it to the side. Beaten by a little sleeping enchantment. Can't say anyone had the guts to try that... Or the chance to do so outside herself.

[PolarStarQuote]

"Of course. Please, follow me." Sakuya asked, looking at Shulk and motioning her hand toward the dining hall, expecting Shulk to follow her inside, through the long hall illuminated by red lights, as Sakuya lead him into the Dining Hall, as per her mistresses request. Sakuya left Shulk in the dining room for only a moment, as she returned with a cup of Tea, putting it in front of Shulk's chair.


"Please, sit. Ill answer any questions you may have."

[heirtothemonado]

Shulk followed Sakuya to the Dining Hall, where she served him a cup of tea. Taking the previously offered seat, Shulk took the tea and sipped it politely.


"I do have a few questions" Shulk began "What have you called me here for? And why here, of all places?"

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Shulk
Damage: 0%
Status: Normal

[Mari]

Flandre's eyes fluttered open as she was disturbed. For a moment she was confused as to where she was, but it was certainly comfortable enough. The vampire casually sat up and yawned, only for the crib she'd been delivered in violently shattered, collapsing into a pile of broken wood and fluff with Flandre sitting atop it. She was momentarily bewildered, but quickly regained her focus and turned to look at her sister. Flandre looked up at Remilia and pouted slightly. "...Oh, it's you." she remarked in an almost disappointed tone. She had a habit of teasing Remilia, but her centuries of willing imprisonment in the scarlet mansion spoke of a different relationship. Flandre quickly forgot her desire to mess with her sister and promptly hopped to her feet as memories of a cutie sprung back into her mind. She didn't evne stop to question how she'd gotten back home or why she'd been in a cradle. ...Might not be recognizable as a cradle anymore, though. "Oh! Remilia! You wouldn't believe what happened to me. I had the strangest, most wonderful dream. There was a portal in the mansion, and it pulled me to a land full of really ugly girls. But they weren't all ugly. There was this one beautiful girl and she was--and I was--We fought! And I almost made her mine--But then she had friends, and--and--" Flandre rambled on in a burst of excitement. She wasn't sure why that dream had felt so real or hurt so much, but maybe she'd just been imagining the pain.

"I think I'm in love~!" Flandre finished blurting out, positively glowing with joy. ...And then the reality of her realization hit her and she just sort of sulked. ". . . I want to go back to that Dreamland." the distraught vampire lamented.

[Coolshaymin]

"What? Thought you would be happy to be woken up personally by your big sis," Remilia teased Flandre in return. Being her guardian as well as her sister she has grown used to this. Then again, 500 years would do that. Oh well, what Flandre told her next was not what was she was expecting. Her sister assumed it was a dream but she of course knew what really happened. Besides, she came here partially for Flandre. The other part was easy to figure out.

"My little Flandre has a dream crush? And yet you missed her in your dreams? Seems she is still growing up!" she teased playfully before looking down to the note. This was a fun side project to presue. Why not. Besides, would do well for her sister to get more used to people. That way there is a better chance of Patchouli not locking her out of her own house with rain the next time she wakes up.

"Still, was a pain for you to go through a portal like that. I had to pull a favor to bring the mansion over," the Scarlet Devil continued with an odd statement. "If you found love though maybe I should not be complaining..." the vampire looked down at the note again.

 "... Arle..." Remilia repeated... Maybe it was not a good idea for her to of signed that note with her real name...

"Well, then you would be happy to hear this, Flandre. It was not a dream and your crush is the one that sent you back to the mansion. Didn't you find it weird that I woke you up in the library~?"

[PolarStarQuote]

"My mistress has asked me to lead you here so she can entertain the young mistress, Flandre, Her sister." Sakuya stated politely, pouring a cup of tea for herself as she sat down opposite to Shulk, staring at his Monado.  "The Dining Room is a proper place to have tea, dont you agree?" Sakuya replied, sipping her tea happily.


"That is a strange blade you have. I can sense a almost...Unique Energy to it." Sakuya said, taking interest to Shulk's blade.

[heirtothemonado]

Shulk nodded as he sipped his tea. The Dining Room was a nice place, perfect for drinking tea. He didn't think much of being called up as just a babysitter, but he was here already, so he might as well stay.

His thought process was interrupted when he saw Sakuya staring at the Monado, which Shulk had leaned against his chair.

"Heh. You have no idea what this sword is capable of" Shulk said. He lifted the Monado onto the table and activated it, it's laser blade casting the dining room in a faint blue light. "It's rather special, the hope of all living beings against evil." Shulk paused "At least, it was. Now it's all that I have of my world."

He stopped talking, lost in the memories of his own world, but quickly snapped himself out of it.

"That's all in the past now though. The Monado hasn't lost any of the power it had, and I can still use it as it was intended, for the good of this world" Shulk said, smiling. He hoped he wasn't sounding like a moron.

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Shulk
Damage: 0%
Status: Lost in thought