The seven swordsmen. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting really. I guess I imagined they would be more rugged and dark? I looked over to Elizabeth, It was hard to have my guard up with her. I watched as she just beamed with a big smile as Zack shot rounds of pick up lines after her. Every so often taking a glance back at me with her sea-green eyes. She gave me a wink, and I felt the heat rise in my cheeks as I swiftly looked away.

She was way too cute…

It was like she was ripped right out of a Halloween costume catalog. The worn black boots, tattered black pirate coat, and tight ripped blue jeans. And by her side was her marker. The cutlass blade. The blade handle seemed to be gold, studded with gems lining along the guard handle. I stared a bit, trying to study it.

I wondered if she could summon the blade on her own..? Or did she just have to carry the blade around with her at all times? I’d have no way of determining that right now either. She could have it out to show she means business, or she just simply had to carry it around. Maybe if I can find a holster on her that’ll be proof she can’t summon. I looked back over to her again. My eyes glazed down to her waist, and there it was at her side. A nice scabbard around her waist. Crap! I should've done that! Well no I guess it doesn't matter if they’ve seen any videos of me-

“And here Oy thaw' yah were shy!” Elizabeth boomed.”buh' you've gawt no shame checking me out.”

I felt a shiver run down my spine as she said that. I hadn’t even realized it, I was slyly staring at her hips! I quickly looked away

“I-It's not what you think! I wasn’t checking you out! Well technically I was, but it was to see if you had a scabbard. Not that I wouldn’t want to check you out, your super hot. Well, I mean-.”

I wanted to die. Why couldn’t I have gotten the superpower of invisibility!?

Thankfully my word vomit came to a stop as I heard Zacks uncontrollable laughter. It snapped me back into reality. I just turned back to look at the ship and prayed she didn’t look back over to me again. But I could hear her giggling from behind. I could see in the distance the figure of the other two shipmates. The nervousness slowly melted from me as I was reminded of the situation.

“Oh moy gawsh your so adahable!” She chimed.

I jumped as I felt Elizabeth hug me from behind. That ever so familiar scent of sea salt wrapped itself around me again. It was like my brain shut down. I just stuttered as my brain tried to find the English files. She was warm, and I would be lying if I said it didn’t feel nice.

“Why is he so popular..” I heard Zack grumble.

“Idiot’s..” I heard Leo sigh.

“Leo!” She squealed as she promptly let go of me, and I could breathe again.

I quickly turned and saw her running over to Leo, who just glared at her. As she got close, she leaped to hug him. But Leo quickly grabbed her arms and spun her around, slamming her into the ground.

“I told you not to touch me before didn’t I?” Leo huffed.

She yelped and started to cough as she landed on the ground. My instincts kicked in and I ran over to her.

“you're a maynie Leo!” She coughed out.

I skidded to a stop and dropped down next to her. I looked her over, she seemed fine for the most part. Just a little dusted up.

“That was uncalled for lizard breath!” Zack roared over to him.

“For once I agree with Zack. That really was uncalled for.” I replied.

“Don’t let the Siren fool you..” Leo muttered.

“Siren?” I asked softly.

Then just like that, she sat up fast from the ground. She was laughing and had a huge smile on her face.

“It's fine really! Oy'm used t' him bein grumpy.” She chimed.

She gave me a goofy smile and another giggle. But, it seemed off. Like it was forced somehow.

“Ah yeah! Another babe coming in!” Zack cheered.

I stood up and looked off into the distance. And he wasn’t lying. Two more people were walking our way. The one Zack was referring to, had me kind of nervous. Her raven locks flowed in the wind, and her dark red eyes seemed to shine even from the distance. She was in all black armor and looked fierce. Then next to her was someone who looked a lot more casual. He kind of reminded me of a club DJ. He was wearing a black and white fit, with a mostly white leather jacket. However, what stuck out the most was his hair. It was pure white. Just like Jack, and just like Rex’s.

“Another white-haired freak! Is there’s some stupid bingo book to this stupid battle royal!” Zack huffed.

I moved my hand down to Elizabeth and helped her up.

“You're lucky they didn’t attack you, Lizbeth!” The Black knight called out as they got closer.

I noticed a hint of an accent in her voice, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. I looked over to Zack, to my surprise, was just scrolling through his phone. Which was odd. Normally he would have thrown pick up line, after pick up line at the knight already. But he seemed really focused on his scrolling.

I looked back to Elizabeth and she was jogging over to the two people happily. Leo walked forward as well and I followed their lead. As I was walking, I felt someone grab my shoulder. I looked back to see Zack, dawning a very serious look.

“That guy in the white, I knew he looked familiar,” Zack whispered to me.

“Well, what is it?” I whispered back.

“His name is Weislung, he’s an A rank.” My eyes widened, and I felt my stomach drop.

“Y-your kidding!?”

“It gets worse, this guy fought Rex. Like ten times!”

“Did he ever win!?”

“No, but he tried. A lot of the comments claim he’s gotten better each time.”

“That’s terrifying…” I sighed.

“Don’t worry, he only probably wants to kill you.” Zack hummed.

“Wow, thanks for the vote of confidence.”

“I’m always here for ya best friend.” He snickered.

We stopped walking and faced off with them. Elizabeth and the black knight just stared off at us. Elizabeth was smiling happily, while the knight just glazed over me. Then there was Weislung. He was looking me dead in my eyes. His pupils were a shining white color. He looked ready like he would pounce at any moment. I looked over him slowly and then I noticed his blade. It was a katana, a black handle showing through the grip. And his blade, it was like he was displaying it for me to see. I guess he was trying to intimidate me.

“Well, toime t' introduce the rest of the guyng!” She pointed toward Weislung.“This here is wuyslung! bettah known as the White druygawn.” She then gestured to the black knight. “And this here is the black knoigh' Isabella. and she's single." She hummed with a wink.

“H-hey! Don’t tell them that rubbish!” Isabella roared.

That’s when it hit me! It was a British accent. It was subtle, But it was there!

“Oh? are yah steell theenkin bout' Arrow then?” Elizabeth hummed.

“A-absolutely not! That’s rubbish!” Isabella yelled.

I looked over to Isabella and I could see her cheeks were crimson red. I smiled slightly and chuckled a bit. I felt my shoulder slowly relax as I laughed. All the tension I had slowly began to wash away. It was just like school, with Zack and Alexis. However, I felt all the tension drop back down onto my shoulders as I heard someone darting toward me.

I quickly turned and I saw Weislung darting at me with his blade raised. I activated my eyes and summoned a sword. As the blue flares faded with its completion. His katana slammed into my blade.

“Weis! Not again!” I heard Isabella roar.

“Ā? Anata no kanari hayai!” He snickered with a huge grin as he pressed his blade harder against mine.

“W-what are you-” I stopped trying to talk and just focused on the blades.

He was strong, he was really pushing me back. I stood my ground and activated my super strength. Slowly pushing him back now.

“Anata mo tsuyoi! Tatakaimashou!” He cheered as he jumped back from me.

I summoned a chain around his arms before he jumped away. I used my strength and yanked him back toward me. His eyes got wide and I glared into his. I could see the shock in his eyes as he was flung toward me. I charged in and dispelled my sword. I needed to set a precedence right now. I needed to show them why you shouldn’t mess with the knight!

As he came back into me, I slammed my fist into his stomach and sent him flying back. I watched as he flicked his sword. All I could see then was a giant white beam of light. I instinctively activated and summoned armor over myself. But It didn’t form in time and I felt the full brunt of his attack against my chest. I was sent flying back and skidded on the ground.

There was no doubt in my mind now, this guy must’ve been the same type as Rex.

I rolled onto my feet and slid to a stop. I quickly looked up and tried to assess the situation. I saw Zack look back to me with a petrified look in his eye. He jumped up and seemed to step onto the air. He leaped up one last time and landed above the group in the sky. I stood up quickly and I could feel the burning sensation from my chest. My shirt and hoodie were both burnt through by the white blast. I was blessed I didn’t somehow wind up with fifth-degree burns.

I looked over at Zack and saw the familiar green flames flaring in the sky around him. I watched as Elizabeth, Isabella, and Weis all struggled against what looked to be vines latched around them. But I didn’t see Leo anywhere.

“You dare attack the Wizards sidekick and think you could get away with it!?” Zack yelled down to them.

Sidekick huh?

I walked over to them and summoned light armor over my body. Followed by a roman style sword and shield. Then, like a meteorite rushing down from the sky. I saw Bean crash down in front of Weislung. Rubble from the ground flailed into the sky as he stared down at a sushi wrapped Weislung.

No, don’t tell me I have another big battle to fight...