Protect
“Of course I’ll protect you,” You say. “I won’t let any harm come to you.”
“Thanks. You’re a true friend,” Mannus says, picking up some cleaning supplies to start tidying up the wall next to you, “I’m surprised that you’re a housemaid.”
“I’ve been hearing that a lot,” You respond back. “I like it here, though. Mr. Swanson and his son are very nice to me and the others are all very supportive of the work I do.”
“You’re a bit too proactive for this, though. Even for housework,” Mannus said, “I think you’d make a much better fighter, personally.”
You take a mental note of what he said. For now, the two of you focus on your work and orientation. Soon, you manage to get Mannus acquainted with the entire house and break him in for his regular duties, all while secretly loving each other’s company. It doesn’t last forever, though. On the following Saturday, there’s a loud crashing noise that attracts your attention.
Standing in the doorway are two familiar faces. It was the two Team Plasma grunts you had encountered over a month ago. They wore their uniforms still and carried those weapons you saw them threatening Mannus with. They’re holding a gun out at Mr. Swanson and Mannus, several servants lined up against the walls.
“We’re just here for him,” The big guy grunted, pointing their gun at Mannus. “Let us take him out and we can forget this whole thing,”
“You’re not going anywhere,” Mr. Swanson warned them. “I’ve already triggered the silent Alarm. The police will be here any second now.”
“Don’t do this for me, Mr. Swanson,” Mannus said, standing firm. “Leave them alone, Burke. Ernest. I’m the one you want.”
The two of them nod and step in to grab them when you step inbetween them, holding your hands out. They both pause and look at you curiously before the brutish one, Burke, suddenly laughs.
“Hey, I remember you. You were that Fennekin girl who kicked our butts to kingdom come. Well, try and stop us this time!”
You find that the two of them now point their guns at different people. One of them aims their gun over your shoulder, towards Mannus. The other is aiming for Mr. Swanson himself. Even with your power, there’s no time to save them both. You’ll have to choose which one of them to protect.
Written by wrathofautumn on 09 June 2018
