Endless adventure

chapter 30

"I'm on the ground again"

"It seems so"

Erza stared up into amused red eyes. She did indeed learn of how skilled Archer is with a katana. She's very skilled. Erza couldn't touch her. She really felt like a beginner when it came to handling a blade. It really didn't help that Archer found amusement in her struggles. She had to look away from those eyes when she felt embarrassed by her lack of skill.

"Are you alright? "

"My confidence took a very hard hit"

"That's because I'm so good with my Katana" Archer chuckled at her words. She couldn't help but feel as if she was suggesting something very perverse. It seems Erza might of thought so as well because she soon turned as red as her hair.

"Please don't say it like that. It sounds very weird"

Archer nodded. She had to agree with the redhead, while at the same time she couldn't help but laugh at what she had said. It would've been much more effective had they not been ten year olds. She should try that again when they're older. She wondered if Erza would remember it. If she did, it would be even more laugh inducing.

"Need me to help you up? "

"I would appreciate your help if you weren't enjoying this too much" Erza sighed. Accepting help from an amused Archer wounded the little pride she had remaining. "But yes, I need your help"

Archer hummed and easily pulled Erza to her feet. The redhead stumbled, but miraculously regained her balance. She stood unmoving for a moment, not trusting her feet yet. After a minute she took a step and immediately regretted it.

She fell right into Archer's arms. Archer chuckled, so very amused, as she picked the redhead up.

"Wow, just one round and you already can't feel your legs. I must be better than I thought"

Again Erza picked up on the hidden message there and again her face was super red.

"Why did you have to say it like that? What is wrong with you? "

"I'm just very amused and these jokes just popped out of nowhere" Archer admitted as she managed to open the back door with her foot. "I think Erza's had enough for now, care to come back later? "

Athena nodded after a moment of thought. She did work the child to the bone and Archer did a number on her as well. It's best she let her rest for a few hours. She remained silent as Archer carried Erza into the house, making another crude joke as she did.

"Apollo would respect her jest" Poseidon said with disdain at the mention of his fellow deity. "I hope she takes a long while to find that fool"

"It amazes me that you can hold such a grudge. It has been over a million years" Athena sighed.

"He's not the forgiving type, you know that Athena" Demeter said with her everlasting smile. "I'm not surprised he hasn't forgiven Apollo yet"

"Poseidon" Athena started seriously as she looked ay the blue haired god. "You are a bully aren't you? "

"Woman! How dare you!? "

"Such a bully" Demeter teased. "Are you still bitter about Cecrops choosing Athena over you? "

Poseidon scoffed and walked away from the women. Demeter loves to rub his failures in his face. Yes he was still bitter about it, but was trying to work past it. It was very hard when Athena can come off so arrogant. Or maybe that's just his imagination.

"It seems we chased him away" Demeter said with disappointment when Poseidon faded from before them.

"You chased him away" Athena corrected as she sheathed her sword. "I'll be taking my leave as well"