Belsidia (Summer)/Stories
Early in the morning, Alk spends a moment in quiet contemplation on the beach when Belsidia suddenly appears with a hug. Light then flies in with a dropkick to Belsidia's head, but Alk breaks the fight up by promising to spend a whole day hanging out with the lonely witch.
Alk: Peace and quiet...
Alk: I'm used to rising early, but not usually with a sight this pretty to greet me.
Alk: Been a while since I got to relax too...
Alk: It's weird not having to prep breakfast.
Alk: The hotel staff even handles cleaning and laundry.
Alk: Kinda awesome being treated like royalty.
???: Why...
Belsidia: How could you, Alky-Walky?!
Alk: Oh, crud.
Belsidia: You are just. The. Worst. How dare you leave without saying a word!
Belsidia: Can you imagine how I felt when I stopped by Starview with a bundle of premium tea, only to find my two favorite cuties missing?
Belsidia: I'll tell you! My heart just about broke in two!
Alk: Nghh... Mmph! Mmmm!
Belsidia: Oh, Alk, you naughty boy.
Alk: I'm trying to breathe here!
Alk: How many... times have I... told you?! You're gonna suffocate me one of these days!
Belsidia: *giggle* I get it now.
Alk: You... What? Get what?
Belsidia: I should have done this from the start.
Belsidia: Come into the darkness, Alky-Walky, where you can be free of the accursed light—
Light: That is enough, witch!
Light: You will tempt Alk no further, or I swear I shall put you down where you stand!
Belsidia: *giggle* Hahahaha!
Belsidia: Oh, you got me good, Light! Is this an invitation to continue where we last left off?
Belsidia: Challenge accepted! Cosmic Pike!
Light: Fine by me, Wicked Witch of the Rift!
Alk: Uhhh... I didn't sign up for an epic battle when I woke up this morning.
Alk: Wait, Belsidia... Is that a swimsuit you're wearing?
Alk: Did you... come here to join us on our vacation?
Belsidia: I've never been to a resort before, you know.
Belsidia: I had to take matters into my own hands when you never invited me.
Light: Alk, don't be deceived by her innocent act!
Alk: Well, Belsidia... You're kind of hard to track down. We've got no way to contact you, yeah?
Alk: It's not like Stella and I didn't try looking for you to give you that invite.
Belsidia: ...Really?
Alk: Promise. To make up for it, why don't we hang out all day today?
Belsidia: Oh, Alky-Walky, you are such a sweetie!
Light: Vile temptress! Hands off!
Alk: Okay, enough with the squeezing! You know where my face goes when you do that, right?!
Belsidia: Of course I do!
Alk: Sheesh.
Alk: A-anyway, we wouldn't purposely leave a friend out of the fun.
Alk: Stella and I consider you one of us.
Belsidia: Right... I shouldn't have expected any less from you two!
Belsidia: Thanks, honey bun.
Alk: I'll see what I can do about accommodations, okay? There should be some open rooms left.
Belsidia: *giggle* Aww, don't you want to share?
Alk: No thanks!
Alk: ...She's actually kind of cute when she's like this.
Belsidia: What a pure sweetheart. A kid like him is wasted on you.
Light: Tch! Save your tricks! They won't work on me!
Belsidia: ...Did that sound like a trick to you?
Light: I can't hear you! Lalala!
Light: You won't get away with whatever you're planning! I'll protect Alk from the darkness until my dying breath!
Belsidia: An idiot through and through... The world is shrouded in darkness right now, but it's doing just fine, isn't it?
Belsidia: *giggle* Oh, how curious...
Belsidia: Is this joy I feel? Hahaha!
As Belsidia and Stella walk around on their date, a concerned Light follows them from behind and forces Alk and Nimbus to join him. Belsidia and Stella arrive at a beauty salon, and after basking in the results of their skin treatment, Belsidia muses on what it would be like to see Stella fall in love.
Stella: Sorry to keep you waiting.
Belsidia: *giggle* I wasn't waiting long.
Light: Belsidia, you fiend...
Nimbus: So... what're we doing here?
Alk: Stalking, I guess...
Light: We are NOT! It's called observing! That wicked witch is always up to something, and it's our job to keep an eye on her!
Alk: I'm pretty sure you just described stalking.
Light: Aren't you worried for Stella?!
Alk: No? Belsidia's more likely to hug Stella to death than actually hurt her.
Light: Even more reason to keep her under surveillance then!
Nimbus: Is it just me, or does he go kinda nuts when it comes to that witch?
Alk: Well, they did try to kill each other at one point, so I can see where he's coming from...
Light: What is this suspicious looking place?
Alk: If you wanna talk about sus, we're the ones that stalked someone here...
Belsidia: Alk is the sensible one, as ever.
Belsidia: How far the champion must have fallen if he's taken to peeping on innocent maidens.
Light: Excuse me? That's your hobby, not mine!
Light: Now answer me—what evil deed have you brought Stella here for?!
Stella: To be reborn...
Stella: With new skin!
Light: ...You're tampering with forbidden immortality magic?!
Nimbus: ...Can I leave now? I'm done.
Alk: Yeah, you can probably go.
Light: A beauty salon?
Belsidia: You've been so focused on your heroic duties, you've lost touch with the modern world... How sad.
Light: Sh-shush! I never had an interest in these types of establishments in the first place!
Alk: As you can see, it's just a place to take care of your skin so you can look young and healthy.
Light: That's it? But why would the witch need help with that?
Belsidia: Oh? Is that a compliment I hear? I didn't know you had it in you!
Light: We first met when I was 16, and she hasn't aged a day since.
Alk: She what now?
Light: There are also records of the Wicked Witch of the Rift that can be traced back to ancient times—
Belsidia: Okay, that's enough out of you.
Belsidia: Stella, why don't we leave these two to their stalking and get on with our day?
Belsidia: This place came highly recommended by our resident gunwielding beauty, so I'm sure the service will be nothing to sneeze at.
Stella: I look forward to it.
Belsidia: Since you're here anyway, why don't you wait over there? You can judge our makeovers once we're done.
Alk: What exactly are we meant to do while we wait though...
Alk: Hey, Light, take a look at this. Says they've got permanent hair removal treatments.
Stella: Ahhh...
Stella: Nnngh.
Stella: Phew...
Stella: My skin is as soft as pudding.
Stella: Even my cheeks are squishy. Look!
Belsidia: I suppose it's no surprise that's the part you care about.
Stella: Are there other effects to the treatment?
Belsidia: None that you'll notice until you find yourself standing in front of a mirror, affectionately thinking of someone else.
Belsidia: ...Maybe even of an impressive lady who transcends the limits of mortals.
Belsidia: But I think, my little caterpillar, a metamorphosis is in order before we can see that version of you.
Stella: If change is what is needed, then I believe I am qualified. I have been in constant flux since I first left Starview.
Stella: As for thinking affectionately of someone else... Does thinking of you not count?
Belsidia: Oh, my! I didn't know you could be so forward, darling!
Belsidia: Oops, sorry! Don't want Alk getting cross with me again.
Stella: It is hard to breathe when you squeeze so tightly...
Belsidia: You've made a good point, though... I suppose change requires more than just love.
Belsidia: Still, I've got high hopes.
Stella: High hopes... For me?
Belsidia: Of course, honey. I can't wait to see what you'll be like once you've finally found the one!
Stella: I will try not to let you down.
Light: ...Don't tell me those two completely forgot about us.
Belsidia pays a midnight visit to Alk's hotel room and takes him to a special island where Stella already awaits. There, the night sky is reflected beautifully across the water, stirring memories of Belsidia's past as she questions Alk and ponders the future.
Alk: Nnngh...
Alk: Wait...
Alk: Hold on, I...
Alk: What... was I dreaming about?
Alk: Throat's parched...
Alk: Huh... Wh-whoa?!
Belsidia: Oh, you're awake?
Alk: Uh...
Alk: Wuh?!
Alk: Coming for me in the middle of the night?! I trusted you!
Belsidia: Excuse me? Just who do you take me for?
Alk: A person who lacks a sense of ethics and morals?
Belsidia: Wow, rude! Here I am on my best behavior too!
Alk: Light... Save me...
Alk: Incredible... This is amazing!
Stella: There are stars all around us!
Belsidia: A pretty sight, isn't it? This always happens after it rains, so it's one of my favorite hideaways.
Belsidia: I know Stella enjoys these types of quiet locations, but what about you, Alk?
Alk: Do you even need to ask? I'm blown away...
Belsidia: Glad to hear it, sugar.
Belsidia: Consider this an apology for all the chaos I've caused.
Alk: It's nice, but you could've just invited me here without the midnight scare.
Alk: Still, I appreciate you sharing this with us!
Stella: Yes. It is very beautiful.
Belsidia: You're very welcome, sweeties.
Belsidia: I've always loved the stars, ever since I was a kid.
Belsidia: Why so shocked? Wicked Witch I may be, but even I was young once.
Belsidia: Granted, it was a long, long time ago...
Alk: No way... Is this magic?
Belsidia: The very first spell I ever learned.
Belsidia: My path to becoming a witch all started with a simple wish—to travel to the ends of the stars.
Belsidia: Not that I ever managed to make that come true.
Alk: Space travel is pretty hard...
Belsidia: Alk, do you still want to learn about your past?
Belsidia: Find out who you are and where you came from?
Belsidia: Or are you afraid to learn the truth?
Alk: I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared...
Alk: But not as much as I was before. Staying ignorant is pretty frightening too.
Alk: ...Meaning I'm scared both ways, huh.
Belsidia: I'm glad the first person Stella ever met was you.
Alk: Hey, I was only with her for a week! When we stepped out of town the first time, Light—
Stella: Alk. Belsidia. Look at the stars!
Alk: So far away, and only flying further.
Belsidia: Understanding the beauty of a starry sky is one thing.
Belsidia: But are you prepared to face the night without lights to guide the way?
Belsidia: When the time comes, I hope you find the courage to face what's ahead...
Alk: Belsidia?
Stella: What a splendid sight.
Belsidia: Be right there, precious.
Belsidia: Nothing beats spending time with my two favorite cuties.