Sebastian vs The royal guard

Sebastian held the wire in his hand, a cold glint in his eyes. "There's no mistaking it... it's Donna. Come out, Donna. I know it's you."

A figure emerged from the shadows, stepping forward with a mocking grin. "Well, well, well... if it isn't Sebastian Wolf, the leader of the Emerald."

Sebastian smirked. "Well, well, well... if it isn't shitty Donna herself."

Donna grunted and unleashed another wire, but Sebastian, quick as ever, pulled out his daggers and slashed it mid-air. "Back off while I'm still giving you the chance."

"Aw, is little Seb angry? What are you gonna do about it? Bite me?" Donna taunted.

Sebastian gripped his daggers tighter, his eyes sharp. "Do you want to test me?"

Before the tension could explode, the Royal Guard stepped in between them. "Enough, both of you!"

He turned to Sebastian. "How did you even know Donna was here?"

Flashback —

The King whispered something into the Royal Guard's ear, a command shrouded in secrecy—to send Donna to assassinate Sukiro. But Elijah, with his sharp magical senses, overheard the hushed exchange and quickly informed Sebastian.

Present —

Sebastian shrugged. "I have my ways."

The Royal Guard's eyes narrowed. "You spied on the royal family. That is a serious offense. As so I, the Royal Guard, protector of the royal family, challenge you—Sebastian Wolf."

Sebastian doesn't hesitate. "I accept your challenge."

"Then tomorrow at dawn," the guard declared, "Come to the stadium don't run away."

Sebastian smirked. "I am the one who's supposed to say that."

Sukiro stood still clueless of what's happening around him 

Sebastian tossed some clothes to Sukiro. "Put some clothes on, Sukiro.."the clothes fell to the ground.."you are naked right now.. just so you know"

That Night...

The party gathered in their house, the weight of the coming duel pressing heavily upon them.

"Sebastian, this is reckless," Sapphire said, clearly worried. "If we defeat him, the royal family or the guards might hold a grudge against us or they might plan who knows what"

Klaus nodded. "She's right, Seb. Call it off it's not wise to engage in such meaning less duels"

Elijah leaned back, arms crossed. "You know what, they already hold a grudge against us, Sebastian? Go out there and kick their asses,show them what real power is"

Sirius shrugged. "Whatever Seb decides if you want to duel or whatever. I'm with that."

Sebastian remained firm. "It's about my honor, Sapphire. If I decline, it'll look like I fear someone as weak as him."

Sapphire looked into his eyes, concern etched deep. "Just be careful, okay?"

He smiled at her. "I will. Don't worry about me."

"Is there any food around here?" Sukiro asked out of nowhere.

Sapphire blinked. "We forgot to feed him..."

Elijah stared. "He eats?"

Sebastian sighed. "Obviously, he's human, you idiot."

Sapphire stood up with excitement " well it's time for food then! Come on sebastian it's time to cook" her eyes gleamed with happiness 

Sebastian in a low spirit walked towards the kitchen "well what are we making then?" 

Sapphire replied "how about some stew?" Before sebastian could reply "with steak and tea, desert" she smiled 

Sebastian sighed "ok then we have a new member anyways.."

The party sat down to eat sapphire and sebastian set the table.

Elijah happy said "it's about time we have steak for dinner if haven't ate anything good in so long" 

Sirius joined "yea the last time we ate good was before going to that S rank dungeon" 

Klaus sat down looking at the food testing it "that's super good! Like always sapphire!" 

Sapphire looks at all of them happily enjoying the meal "what about you sukiro? So you like it?

Sukiro hadn't said anything . Everyone looks at him waiting for him to say Elijah pretends he isn't looking but even he is interested "it's.. it's good i guess" 

Sapphire felt a burden lifted "thanks sukiro I hope you like it" 

Sebastian who wanted some appreciation aswell "just so you know guys I did cook aswell I made the stew"

Elijah drinking the stew "that explains why this tastes like ass" 

Sebastian gets angry "why you!'

Sirius,klaus even sukiro laughed sapphire tried but couldn't control herself she noticed sukiro enjoying his time and softly smiled "now now guys let's just enjoy the food" 

After the meal was over everyone headed to sleep 

It was night. Sebastian was sitting at the stairs at the entrance of the house looking at the moon suddenly the door opened 

It was sapphire. sebastian breathes a sigh of relief "ohh sapphire why did you wake up?" Sapphire was half asleep rubbing her eyes 

"Why are you awake right now?" She said half asleep her eyes closed 

Sebastian "i couldn't sleep so I came out to look at the moon"

Sapphire came down and sat besides him.. 

Sebastian was shocked seeing her sitting beside him at first but then he smiled appreciating her "you are a idiot you know?" 

Sapphire Replied yawning " if- if I am an idiot then you are the bigger idiot" 

Sebastian smiled. Sapphire "i know you are worried about everything that's going on with sukiro the guard" 

Sebastian sighed "i can't hide anything from you can i? I really did make the right choice right?" He questioned himself 

Sapphire still sleepy " don't overthink it i know everything is going to turn out just fine as for sukiro he is just a kid he doesn't really now much" 

Sebastian sarcastically "ohh thanks i didn't notice that at all" 

Sapphire grunts "now get back inside and sleep idiot" she grabbed his ear 

Sebastian shouted in pain "ouch sorry sorry my bad!" 

Everyone retired for the night, hearts heavy with anticipation. The stadium awaited.

Dawn. The Duel Begins.

The group arrived at the grand stadium, where the Royal Guard was already waiting.

"Took you long enough. Were you scared?" the guard jeered.

Sebastian's expression remained calm. "I should be asking you that."

Donna stood nearby. "Is everyone ready" she asked looking at sebastian and the guard for their approval

The guard and sebastian nod at her, donna continues "let the match began!"

The Royal Guard unsheathed his massive sword, and Sebastian drew a single dagger.

The Guard charged, muscles flexing, but Sebastian slipped past his strike, landing a swift kick to his leg. The guard stumbled back.

"So you think this is a game?!" he roared.

"What's there to think about?" Sebastian replied, cool and collected.

Angered, the guard activated his B-rank skill: Slash and swung his sword with deadly force.

Sebastian deflected the strike with his dagger and jumped onto the blade, using it as leverage to soar above the guard and strike the back of his head with the dagger's handle.

"Is this all you've got? Disappointing."

The guard growled. "Enough! I'll shut your mouth once and for all!" He activated B-rank skill: Rage.

His body grew, muscles bulging, speed increasing. But Sebastian still outmaneuvered him, dominating the duel.

"So you wanna die, huh?!" the guard bellowed. "A-rank skill: Protector of the Royal Family—Activate!"

Elijah, watching from above, stood up abruptly. "Wait... that skill is illegal in a sparring match! It's only allowed when protecting the royal family!"

Sapphire gasped. "He's right!"

Sirius turned to the king. "This is illegal! You have to stop him!"

The king shrugged. "We can't interfere now, can we?"

The guard's sword burst into flames. He raised it high and brought it down toward Sebastian.

Sebastian grinned. "Well, I guess I can use both daggers now. B-rank skill: Slash—Activate."

In a blur of motion, Sebastian dodged the flaming blade, appearing behind the guard. The two stood back to back.

Suddenly, the guard's armor fell apart, cut cleanly in pieces.

Sebastian sheathed his daggers. "There goes down the protector of the royal family."

But before anyone could celebrate, a spell circle appeared beneath him.

A sealing spell. Ten mages in the crowd had cast it simultaneously, freezing Sebastian in place for three seconds.

Another barrier sealed the rest

of the team.

From the shadows, Donna unleashed a wire, aiming straight for Sukiro's head.

To be continued...

Sukiro's adventures began?