Respectful Siblings

(Ayaka's POV)

I still cannot forget yesterday's event. I didn't expect that annoying bastard to be so powerful. He did boast that he would stand beside the Raiden Shogun, but I'm sure most people thought he was only exaggerating.

Needless to say, everyone was shocked to witness what he could do. A black dragon, a beautiful land, and a giant burning tower, all at the same time. I must admit that he looked a little cool there... just a little... 

"Like I would ever like that sly bastard, Hmph! All he does is flirt with me as much as he can!" I was so lost at my thoughts that I didn't notice that I said it out loud, startling the two people with me.

" "Hahahaha!" " I felt extremely embarrassed as they laughed at me.

"See, Milord? Our princess here and our new guardian deity is 'quite close'." Thoma boasted after he finished laughing.

"So it seems. With his connection with my sister and yesterday's events, I definitely need to meet him." I turned my sight to the other person. 

It's quite rare for my brother to have enough time to talk with us without an occasion after all. Yesterday's events probably forced his mind to come back and meet our new god. 

Kamisato Ayato, an expert in swordsmanship and a hydro vision wielder. He's mostly unavailable due to being busy with leading the Kamisato Clan, specifically the Yashiro Commission.

"His majesty should be back from his trip. Thoma, prepare for our visit right away." We're seeing him today?!!

"As you wish, Milord!" Seeing their grins directed at me as they talk is too much for me to handle.

"Do I not have any say in this?! There's no need to go today, right?" I said with an icy tone, using my cryo vision as well to send my message.

"Sadly you don't, sister of mine. I will be busy for the next few days so it needs to be today." So he said, but I have a feeling he might be lying. I learned that it was easier to notice lies after talking to that suspicious-looking god.

"Why? Feeling scared Ayaka?" Thoma taunted me.

"No!!" And it worked.

"Then there shouldn't be any problem sister." I fell for it, stupidly at that.

"I'll start the preparations." Thoma eagerly left, and Ayato followed.

"Wait!" I only rushed after them.

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(Lu's POV)

"Welcome! To the three of you, Ummm... New guy, Thoma and Beautiful princess Ayaka. Long time no see?" I greeted the three in front of me with my usual smile. I was holed up in my workshop, finishing Orihime's vessel, when I heard that I had guests.

"You guys had perfect timing, I wanted to talk to the Yashiro Commission about something too." What a crazy coincidence....

"A pleasure to finally meet you, your majesty Raiden Lu. I am the Yashiro Commissioner and this beautiful princess' brother Kamisato Ayato." The new guy introduced himself politely. No hint of hostility huh?

"She really is beautiful isn't she? As her brother you're probably really proud of Ayaka right?" I'll try to gauge his personality with a few remarks.

"She is, and yes I am really proud of her." No reactions... yet.

"Lady Ayaka is the pride of our Kamisato Clan!" Good one Thoma! Keep it coming, I'll amuse myself by watching her squirm in her seat. She really blushes a lot though, no wonder she needs a fan to hide it, else there would be dead bodies on the city's streets everyday.

"I wanted to talk to her alone but since you're here, I might as well ask you regarding my motives." I heavily implied the last part for dramatic effect. It worked and they all had a serious look.

"Being the princess of the Kamisato Clan should be pretty hard right?" They nodded reluctantly, especially Ayaka.

"Then how about you give her to me?" I bluntly stated with a smirk as I stretched out my hand to her. Here it goes! The fan cover! Too bad for you. I casted a silent spell earlier so you can't hide being a blushing mess in front of me. Ingenious, but I won't tell anyone about it. There might be a jail for gods after all.

"How about it? Her beloved brother, Kamisato Ayato?" I smirked wide enough to show my fangs. Now for the final part.

"I must decline such an absurd offer." Still being polite huh? Not bad kid. Let's push it further, shall we?

"I am only asking for you blessing not your acceptance. And I believe Ayaka and I formed a bond strong enough for such an arrangement." I faked an arrogant tone and forced myself to show a small hint of lust in my eyes. Don't misunderstand, I am 100% straight. I'm just good at controlling myself.

Thoma was bewildered at my proposal, while Ayaka narrowed her eyes for my abnormal behavior. The atmosphere tensed as both parties stared at one another. This should be enough. Polite and a protective older brother, hmm... He should be really capable too, since he was trusted with such a high position.

"Just kidding!! No need to feel so tense you know? They say the journey part of the enjoyment of adventure after all!" I ended the farce with a small hint of my thoughts that they all noticed.

"You shouldn't joke like that your majesty, the last one caused us quite the trouble you know?" Thoma requested with a dry laugh.

"Don't push too far Lu or I'll cut you down!" Not really convincing if you're hiding a red face under a fan...

"I do have a proposal for her but not that grand." I shrugged it off, and they waited for me to continue.

"I want to take in the White Princess Kamisato Ayaka as one of my disciple. What do you think?" Kokomi agreed already, and I told Ei earlier to talk to Sara about it since that tengu idolizes her. Surprise surprise, she accepted.

"I'm afraid I can't answer that. Ayaka, what do you think?" Ayato magnificently deflected the question to the person on the topic.

"Can you even teach?" She narrowed her eyes as she questioned me.

"Don't test me little girl. At the very least I should be better than all of your instructions." I answered, feeling a bit irritated. She's basically asking if a father must buy milk, even though all of us already know the answer to that.

"I understand, I Kamisato Ayaka, accepts your offer Raiden Lu-"

"Master."

"Your majest-"

"Master."

"...Master..." I had the biggest smug face yet after that. I told you not to test me, little girl.

We boys started laughing as Ayaka hid in embarrassment and grumbled in her blurry fan. I like these guys already.

"Now then, about the topic I wanted to talk abo-"

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They left a few hours later after our wonderful chat over tea. Ayaka immediately left after we three decided to tease her over and over throughout our conversation. They were surprised about my request but didn't reject it. I feel like Ayaka is in a foul mood after hearing about it, tho. Oh Women...

I continued my unfinished work at the workshop so I could leave as fast as I could, to head to Mt. Yougou. I'm sure Orihime felt tired already after using that old vessel of hers. 

While I was resting and gathering my thoughts on its final touches, I sensed a rift opening at the farthest island of Inazuma. Tsurumi Island, home to a thunder bird deity who was killed by Ei a few centuries ago. After an incident it was covered in deep fog, which was then fixed by our favorite traveler.

"That guy is finally out huh?" The final piece to fix Inazuma had come. I immediately left to pick up Lumine in order to greet an old friend. Luckily she was only having lunch, so I teleported the duo into my room.

"Stop with the random teleportation Ziya!" No shit, she's angry.

"How dare you interrupt our food session you flirty god!" Guess who's back to normal.