Fire Emblem 10 Words Drabble: Set #2

I. Horse
Kamui stared up at Marx’s horse; it stood proudly in its stall, dark obsidian eyes that held the stories of many battles. The prince outstretched their hand and the horse slowly bowed its head. He ran his fingers through its groomed hair, looking around cautiously before slipping his hand into a small hidden pouch pulling out a small apple.
“You deserve it,” Kamui said as he fed the horse its treat.
Kamui wished he could have a horse of his own, but Leo had advised against it. He heard footsteps coming closer and bid the horse farewell as he exited.

II. Bacon
“Good morning, Effie,” Kamui said and she paused momentarily from her meal…actually, it looked more like a feast.
“Good morning, Lord Kamui.”
“What are you eating today?” he ignored the pile of plates stacked higher than his waist.
“Bacon, would you like some?” She managed to gulp down three slices between her sentences.
“No, thank you.” Kamui said, but Effie seemed to think otherwise, and started to pile on way too much food for one plate to hold.
“Here, meat’s good for your muscle.” She said earnestly.
Kamui felt his stomach plummet, how would he get out of this one?

III. Impulse
 “Thank you for coming to see me, Flannel,” Kamui said smiling at their comrade.
 “Hmph, I just visited because I had nothing better to do.”
 Kamui laughed and good-naturedly petted Flannel’s head.  He leaned into Kamui’s touch and felt their fingers scratch behind his ears which caused his ears and tail swing excitedly.
 “How cute~,” Kamui said and Flannel tried to recover what little dignity he thought he had left.
 “That was on impulse!”
 “Are you sure?”
 “Unhand me, I’m not a dog!” Flannel huffed, trying to swat Kamui’s hand away.
 Kamui laughed but ceased their teasing their poor comrade.

IV. Sarcasm
“You’ve been glaring at me for a while, what is it?” Zero asked while sharpening his arrow heads.
Joker stood silently, his face drawn into a deep frown that could have been read as a scowl.
“Is this about your master? They’re not turning me away whenever I go visit.”
“No, I’m not worried at how your little visits influence my master with your… reputation.” The butler growled.
“What, like you haven’t got a reputation of your own?” Zero asked sarcastically and he saw Joker’s eye visibly twitched.
“And just what are you implying?”
“Nothing,” Zero replied, chuckled to himself.

V. Candy
Kamui saw Joker carefully dusting the furniture and she approached him.
“Joker!”
He looked aghast at his master’s approach and bowed deeply. “My lady,” he said and watched as Kamui plucked something out from her dress. She held the object out; it was wrapped in a thin frilly handkerchief.
“For you,” Kamui said gesturing towards Joker. “It’s candy, because you work so much you really should learn relax and treat yourself.”
Before the young butler could protest, his master stuffed the candy into his palms and made a quick get-away. Joker couldn’t help smiling as he gripped Kamui’s gift closely.

VI. Mannerism
“Leave me, Kamui, or I’ll be late for the meeting,” Leon sighed, as he walked quickly down the hallway.
“Leon, this is important!”
“I don’t have time for your games!”
“Fine, fine, then be on your way,” Kamui shifted their eyes slightly as they said this.
“Are you hiding something? You shift your eyes when you lie.”
“It’s nothing,” Kamui said and walked on. Only when they were halfway down the hall they shouted in a loud voice: “Your coats tag is showing again, sleepyhead.”
Leon stood silently, and when Kamui left he checked in the windows nearby.
“… DAMMIT!”

VII. Flowers
 “Papa, Papa!” Kanna bounded through the filed to Zero with a laurel crown. “Here, for you! Isn’t it pretty?”
 Zero bowed his head. “Who taught you how to make this?”
 “Auntie Elise, because Eponine refused,” Kanna huffed and looked to Zero’s left where Kamui slept.
  “Is father asleep?”
 “Yes,” Zero replied and placed a finger on his lips. “Let him, he’s earned it.”
 Kanna grinned and left, while Zero removed a loose flower, placing it behind the princes’ ear before leaning down and kissing his forehead. The flowers were quite pretty, but he held the most beautiful one of all.

VIII. Tables
 Joker polished the tables until he could see his reflection on the hard wood. He stood back; scrutinizing every inch to be sure he didn’t miss a spot. The butler was ready to move onto his next chore when he heard a familiar shriek.
 “Mr. Joker, look out~!!”
 He moved as quickly as possible, catching a tray that had been sent flying along with a tea cup and saucer. He barely grabbed the teapot in time as it hovered over the table. Had he missed, it would have ruined all of his work.
 “Felicia…” Joker grumbled and Felicia apologized profusely.

IX. Skies
Hinoka soared through the skies on her Pegasus, letting a joyful laugh as the wind passed through her crimson hair. The princess felt so free and alive when she was allowed to take her Pegasus out to fly. She didn’t have to worry about her duties or problems. It felt like nothing could touch her as long as she remained up here, but deep down she knew that couldn’t remain forever. Hinoka took one last look at the blue skies with the clouds lying across it like snow, and turned to the training grounds where her family awaited her return.

X. Stones
 Kana tried to not panic as they flipped over every stone in the small creak. Surely their precious dragon stone wouldn’t too hard to find it, right? Their hand plunged into the cold water, searching for their dragon stone.
 They caught a glimmer of something in the water and dove for it. Their hand grasped a familiar object and they pulled.
 Kana held their dragon stone out in triumphant and watched the sun catch onto every angle of their treasure. The small manakete held the stone close, thinking of their parent who they inherited this great power and legacy from.