Hello guys Nightingale here to bring to you another chapter. I sincerely hope you liked the story so far, in this chapter Team Vali find themselves front to front with Snow? How will it turn out? Read to find out.

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No One's P.O.V

Vali's Team wasn't expecting this turn of events. They came to this mountain looking for someone that they knew nothing about, desperately trying to piece all pieces of the puzzle given to them by rumors, thinking about the best strategy in order to do so. So it was natural that, if, someone with similar features to the ones mentioned, came directly and willingly to them, they would be rather surprised. 

Le Fay: Kuroka-san! You're alright!!!

Le Fay was the member of the group who broke the ice. She spoke to her comrade in a happy and relieved tone seeing that she was unharmed.

Kuroka: Nyahahaha! Of course I am silly, why wouldn't I be?

She assured Le Fay. Her brother approached her and put a hand on her shoulder.

Arthur: See? Just as I told you right?

Le Fay: Hai!

Meanwhile, the newcomer stood there, unmoving and quiet with his expression remaining stoic as he observed the happy reunion. Vali, much like him, just stood there, but looking at him instead, and Le Fay following soon after.

Le Fay: Um, Kuroka?

Kuroka: Yes Nyah?

Le Fay: (points to Snow) Can you tell me who's the person that you brought with you?

Kuroka: (looks at Snow) Oh!! The big guy right here is Snow Nyah!

She introduced the young man in the simplest and most natural way possible, and smiling while doing that. Arthur and Le Fay sweatdropped at her antics. But then Bikou took a step foward with an unusual serious face.

Bikou: That's not she meant!!

The others turned their attention to him, surprised at his serious tone.

Bikou: What she meant is, "Is that him?".

Once again the siblings turned their attention to Snow.

Le Fay: (thoughts) Huh? This is strange! He's right in front of us, yet, I can't sense is magical power, why?!

Snow seeing looks that the group was giving him and the direction that the conversation was taking, decided to take an action.

Snow: I've kept my word, so if you excuse me I'll be leaving now.

He turned around in order to leave...

Vali: Wait.

...but Vali had other plans for him.

Snow: (turns is head) Is there something you require from me?

Vali: In fact there is. You see, me and my teammates came to this forest in search of someone.

Snow: Is that so? Then you are looking in the wrong place. There is a small village in that direction ...

He then extended is arm and pointed at the direction that he had given Kuroka earlier.

Snow: ... no one lives in the middle of this mountain, so i doubt you will find the one you are searching for in here, now if you excus-

Vali: Oh but you see, I think we can.

Vali interrupted his explanation, his face serious.

Vali: This, "particular" individual, has a very peculiar set of features and to find him, I was especifically told that I had to come to this mountain we're in right now.

His look, turned into a glare.

Vali: Now that I think about it. (points at Snow) You have many similarities with him.

The two stared into each other's eyes not making a move. The tension around the group rose and the members weren't sure if it was a good ideia to get in the middle of them, so they remained quiet.

After what seemed liked an eternity one of them decided to resume the conversation.

Snow: (turns away) Is that so? Well, it looks like we really live in a small world, to think that I would encounter someone who was looking for another person similar to me, kinda of funny actually.

Kuroka and Le Fay sweatdropped at his words.

Kuroka and Le Fay: (thoughts) It doesn't look like you found it funny.

Snow: Now that that mistake is taken care of, I'll be on my way. I hope you find the one that you are looking for.

Bikou: THAT WON'T BE NECESSARY!!!

As soon has he said those words, Bikou lanched himself at Snow.

Arthur: WAIT BIK....

*BOOOOM*

Arthur was to late in his attempt to stop Bikou. Bikou attacked the peaceful giant with a swing from his staff. As a result of the impact's strength, a cloud of dust now covered part of the area, and the most affected by it was Kuroka who was the nearest from the one who was attacked, and had to raise her arms in front of her face so could protect her eyes.

Kuroka: (thoughts) Damn it Nyah! I planned on bring him here so Vali could talk to him without having to fight or draw attentions, but you had to ruin it didn't you, Banana Brains?!

The mountain winds slowly started to take the cloud of dust away from the group's sight.

Arthur: BIKOU WE DIDN'T CAME HERE TO FIGHT! THAT WAS ONLY IN LAST RESORT! CALM YOURSELF DO...

Arthur interrupted himself at the sight that was uncovered by the dust cloud.

Snow: You know, it's not nice to attack someone who did nothing bad to you...

Bikou that was in pose that showed the trajectory of the swing he made, with the tip of his staff firmly planted in a crack in the ground. He looked at Snow's back, shocked with what he was seeing. The giant was still in the same position as before. He hadn't move a single muscle, his back was still turned to them and remained at the exact same spot. The others here paralyzed in place. How was this possible? Bikou could be many things: loud, exaggerated and at times annoying, but he was also a strong warrior. Because of that, it was hard for them to believe that he would miss a static target.

Snow: (turns his head to Bikou) ... especially if he has his back turned to you.

Le Fay: IMPOSSIBLE!!! How did Bikou-san miss?!

Arthur: He didn't miss, that man must have done something to avoid his blow.

Le Fay: (turns to Arthur) But how Onii-sama?! He didn't move at all!

Arthur: I don't know.

Arthur: (thoughts) How? Just how did you evade his attack from that position?

Kuroka: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING BANANA BRAINS?! I BROUGHT HIM HERE SO WE COULD TALK, AND YOU GO PULL A STUNT LIKE THIS NYAH!!!

Kuroka's voice snapped him out of his shock, and he jumped back, away from his target for safety.

Bikou: We came here looking for someone strong. Even if he's the guy we are looking for, that doesn't mean he is strong. What I'm doing is a test.

Kuroka: YOU IDIOT!!! STOP THAT RIGHT NO-

Vali: Leave him be.

Vali words made Kuroka and the others look at him in disbelieve.

Le Fay: Vali-san you can't be serious!!! We need to stop this!! There is no reason to fight and-

Vali: This is a fight that he picked himself, we have nothing to do with it. Whatever happens from now on, it's his own fault.

The group understood the meaning of his words and said nothing.

Vali: (thoughts) And besides he is not wrong. (turns to Snow) I want to see the strength of the guy that I went though all that trouble to find.

Snow: (sigh) I guess, the is no turning back now is there?

Bikou: Sorry, but i'm not giving you that choice.

Snow: If I had to guess, it were yesterday's mercenarys that spilled the beans weren't they?

Bikou: OI!!! DON'T IGNORE ME!!!

Vali: You're correct.

Snow: (sigh) I guess I'm still too soft. I left some of them go out of good will, and now, it that decision has comeback to bite me.

Bikou: OI!!! DIDN'T YOU HEARD WHAT I JUST SAID!!! STOP IGNORING ME!!!

Snow: May I know what happened to them?

Bikou: YOU BASTARD!!! YOU'RE DOING THIS ON PURPOSE AREN'T YOU?!!!

Vali: Once I got what I needed from them, I ended what you started.

Snow: I see. Then I have to thank you.

Bikou: GRRRRRRRR!!!!

Bikou gained a tick mark on his head as Vali raised an eyebrow.

Vali: Oh! And why is that?

Snow: (cold tone) It saves me the trouble of having to buy their coffins.

The young Nekoshou was still near Snow and noticed the way that he spoke and shivered.

Kuroka: (thoughts) His tone changed! It's completely different from the one he used to talk with me since we met. I guess Bikou pushed is buttons, but even so, what is this bad feeling I'm having right now?!

Bikou: I SAID TO STOP FUCKING IGNORING MEEEEEEEE!!!

Having lost it's last bit of patience, Bikou lauched himself at Snow once again, This time going faster and with a jab motion in his staff, making a wind pressure that blew  away some of the snowflakes that were falling.

Bikou: (thoughts) Let's see what kind of secrets you hide, you bastard!

Snow: (Inhale sound).

Arthur: What's he doing?

Suddendly, the white-haired turned around in a fast motion.

Snow: WHITE BREATH!

Out of his mouth, that was still hidden behind the large scarf, a strong wind came in Bikou's direction destroying the stones, plants and even the ground is his way. The snowflakes seemed to mix with his attack, giving it a white glow.

Bikou: (thoughts) SHIT!!!

Unable to dodge the attack, Bikou tried to block it, only for him to be blown away, along with some trees and a good portion of the forest behind him. Snow didn't stop his attack and kept using it, blowing Bikou farther and farther way into the forest.

The members of the team tried to hold themselves in place and use their arms to protect their faces.

Arthur: What strength it has! How can just his breath even have so much power?!

Le Fay created a magic barrier around her brother and then herself.

Le Fay: It's not only powerful, but very clever. U-Under this snowfall, his breath became almost like a blizzard!

The continued on and on, until Snow let out the last bit of air in his lungs and started looking at his work. The path created from his attack, became completely covered in snow and the were no signs of Bikou.

Le Fay: BIKOU-SANNNNNN!!!

Le Fay panicked, worried for her friend's safety.

Snow: There is no reason to worry Miss. Mage.

Le Fay: (turns to Snow) HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT?! HE MAY BE YOUR ENEMY, BUT HE'S ALSO MY COMRADE, DO YOU EXEPECT ME TO-

Snow: You are a very gentle person aren't you?

She stopped her words once she heard his. Just what was this person? Did he not understand the situation that they were in?

Le Fay: Eh?

Snow: Before the fight even started you were worried, because you knew that someone could get hurt. I dare to say that, it wasn't solely worry for your comrade, but for me, your enemy, as well. And then, during the attack, you raised a barrier for that man over there (points to Arthur) first, before making one for yourself.

Le Fay was lost for words.

Le Fay: (thoughts) He saw all of that even during his fight?! This is not a joke! One mistake is all that someone needs to die in battle!

Snow: With that being said. You need to have more faith in your comrades. They are the ones who walk by your side and believe in you right? Then show some trust in return.

Le Fay froze. Just like her brother, this stranger told her the exact same words. Faith. Did she seriously believe that Kuroka, and now Biko could be defeated so easily? The young mage hung her head low in shame.

Snow: And you? For how long are you going to play dead? You're making Miss.Mage sad. Do you even call yourself a man like that?

He spoke in the direction of the destoyed part of the forest. There, an arm came from under the snow and a few moments latter, Bikou appeared. His teammates looked on, relieved that he survived. He was panting hard and the armor in his arms was completely destroyed.

Bikou: *pant*pant* C'mon you could have loweered your guard a bit *pant*pant*.

Snow: Unfortunatly for you, I'm a pretty cautious person. If you didn't came back to the surface I would just blast the area a couple more times to insure that you were dead.

Bikou looked at his opponent.

Bikou: (thoughts) I've completly underestimated him. If I didn't use touki at the last second I would probably be dead, and now look at this kakakaka! How long as it been since I felt this? This pain. This rush. This feeling of excitement! He is the real deal!

Bikou got up raising his arm and his staff, Nyoi-bō, came from under the snow and floated in his direction until it got into Bikou's hand who twirled it around before putting it in his shoulder.

Bikou: VALIIIIIIIIIII!!!

The monkey yokai called his leader.

Vali: (turns to Bikou) Hmm?

Vali saw a the huge smile in the monkey youkai face while he made him a thumbs up.

Bikou: He passed!

In return Vali made a closed eye smile.

Vali: Is that so? Then what are you going to do now? It looks like you still didn't had enough.

Bikou: KAKAKA!!! That is right, but first...

Bikou started walking in Snow's direction, crunching the snow under him.

Kuroka: OI BIKOU YOUR TEST IS OVER NYAH!!!

*clinck*clinck*clinck*

Kuroka turned to her side to see the Snow slowly walking in Bikou's direction.

Kuroka: HEY!!! DIDN'T YOU HEARD HIM? YOU PASSED! YOU DON'T HAVE A REASON TO FIGHT ANYMORE NYAH!!!

Snow: Don't worry Kuroka-san, it's already over.

The two fighters walked slowly in each other's direction, never taking their eyes from each other.

*Crunch*Crunch*Crunch*

*Clink*Clink*Clink*

A couple of more steps and they stopped in front of each other. The group looked on, silent, curious of what was going to happen between them. 

Bikou looked up at is opponent, and Snow down at him.

Bikou: Kakaka! You're really tough big guy! I though I was going to die!

Then he stucked is hand out for a shake.

Bikou: I lost completly, you win.

Kuroka and Le Fay blinked once, then twice.

Kuroka and Le Fay: WHATTTTTTTTTTT?!!!

Arthur: Are you sure you want to hand this fight to him Bikou? I understand how you feel but it's still anyone's fight you know?

Bikou: (turns to Arthur) You're right, but my pride wouldn't allow it, i'm still a warrior damn it!

Arthur: (shakes is head) One day that pride will be your downfall.

Bikou: Kakaka! Maybe.

Kuroka: NOW HOLD DOWN A SECOND NYAH!!!

Bikou: (turns to Kuroka) What is it now?! Can't you see I'm busy.

Kuroka: NO! NO! NO! DON'T TRY THAT EXCUSE ON ME NYAH!!! FIRST YOU ATTACK OUT HIM OUT OF NOWHERE! THEN YOU MISS! THEN YOU ATTACK AGAIN! TAKE A FUCKING WINDY THING TO THE FACE! AND NOW YOU ACT IN THIS "NOBLE WARRIOR" BULLSHIT WHEN WE KNOW YOU HATE TO LOSE! EXPLAIN! NOW!!!

That made Bikou sigh.

Bikou: There's nothing to explain. He won, I lost, that's all.

Le Fay: No! There is something that aren't telling us Bikou-san! (turns to Athur) And you too Onii-sama! Kuroka-san is right, Bikou-san doesn't like to lose at all, and now he is willingly admiting his defeat? I find it very strange!

Bikou: That is-

Vali: He holded back.

Both the girls turned to Vali, who was now up in his feet and walking towards the group.

Kuroka: What?

Vali: Your friend right there (points to Snow) holded back. The first time he was attacked he had all time in the world to fight back, Bikou was in a state of shock so he couldn't protect himself.

Bikou face-palmed.

Bikou: (thoughs) Here we go.

Vali: If that wasn't enough, during our little chat he used me to piss Bikou off. Can't say I'm happy with that but, that got Bikou to attack without thinking, right into his attack. And once again, he holded back. I don't know if it was out of a whim or because you guys where close to his strike zone but, he didn't use all of his strength.

Bikou: Ahhhhh, you had to go tell them didn't you?

Vali: It's your fault for breaking the number one rule of a fight.

Le Fay: So that's what happened.

Le Fay turned to the side to see Kuroka, she was trembling and her eyes hidden by the dark hood.

Le Fay: Kuroka-san are you okay?!

Kuroka: Then that means...

The others turned to her. She started trembling even more.

Kuroka: That means...  

Arthur: Kuroka, you okay?

And then suddenly..

Kuroka: NYAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

... she bursted out laughing.

Kuroka: NYAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! THIS IS PRICELESS!!! NYAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! THAT MEANS... THAT MEANS... HE DEFEATED YOU WITH ONE STRIKE!!!

The others looked on with a sweatdrop while she continued to laugh harder and harder at her teammate, holding her stomach tight.

Kuroka: OH THIS IS PRECIOUS! ONE STRIKE, THAT IS ALL THAT IT TOOK NYAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Bikou fell into to the ground and started punching it, crying a river of tears while doing so.

Bikou: *punch* This is why i didn't want to say anything *punch* i knew this would happen damn it!!!*punch*

Vali: You have only yourself to blame.

Le Fay: Poor Bikou-san.

After a couple seconds Kuroka started to calm down.

Kuroka: NYAHAhaha! Oh my stomach hurts. I take back what I said, I'm so glad I came here.

Arthur: Now that you had your fun (looks at Vali) didn't you have something to say to him (points at Snow)?

Vali: (looks at Snow) Yes I have. Snow, was it?

Snow: Yes, that is me.

Vali: I heard a lot of things about you from the rumors and now I'm compli-

Snow: (cold tone) Get to the point.

Snow interrupted Vali. The happy moment washed way with his words

Snow: I will warn you now, I'm not the type of person that enjoys wasting time, and I have already lost a lot of it with these little games, so cut to the chase and forget the pretty words, I'm in no mood for them.

Vali lips curled into a smile.

Vali: Haha so impatient. But, I guess you're right, it's better if I just get straight to the point.

Vali moved so he was right in front of him.

Vali: I have an offer for you.

Snow said nothing and looked at Vali with is stoic expression and cold eyes, while Vali and the others waited for him to say something. Then started walking and went past Vali without looking at him. The groups eyes followed is figure until he stopped right next to a trunk. Then he turned around to face them, and sitted.

Snow: I'm listening.

Vali: I thought that you were going to leave for a second there.

Snow: I still can, if you want to.

Vali: No need for that, as for the proposition...

He raised is hand.

Vali: ... Snow ... join my team.

There was a brief moment of silence while everyone took their time to look at Snow and think on Vali's words.

Arthur: (thoughts) I understand your intentions Vali, but, are you sure?! This man definitly has the power to fight with us at the same level, but other than that and his name, we know nothing about him.

Vali: I don't know why you're hidding yourself or what are your goals, but I'm sure you're preparing for something, and because of that you're trying to draw the least attention possible on yourself. I think that would beneficial for both of us if you joined my team. As you probably felt, all of us are quite skillful. No matter how strong you are, the is a limit of what you can do alone, so it's a "give and take" you help us and we help you.

Snow remained quiet as Vali approached him once again and raised his hand for Snow to shake.

Vali: Not a bad deal don't you think?

Snow got up, towering over Vali and looked him straight in the eye.

Snow: I refuse.

The others were shocked.

Snow: I will be leaving now, go home if you have nothing more to do here.

And with that he started going on the path to the top of the mountain.

Arthur: WAIT, WHAT WAS WRONG WITH OUR OFFER? I DON'T SEE ANY POSSIBLE DRAWBACKS TO YOU? SO WHY?!

The team was surprised that the always calm Arthur raised his voice.

Snow: No possible drawbacks? You're making a lot of assumptions.

He turned to face them.

Snow: I know nothing about most of you, or your goals, much like yourselves with me. How can you assure me that your goals won't be in my way in the future? Also, "our offer"? I heard no such thing.

He then pointed at Vali.

Snow: What i heard was "his" offer, i didn't heard any of you saying anything, and "his" offer doesn't interest me.

Vali: (crosses his arms) Can I know why?

Snow: You said "join my team", which implies that you are the leader. I don't take orders from anyone, that would go against my goal in the future.

Kuroka: And what is your goal?

Snow turned his face to Kuroka for a second, before starting to walk in the path again.

Snow: That's for me to know. And for you to try and find out.

Silence reigned again, and Snow got farther from them with each step he took. But that silence met his end when Le Fay started running after him.

Arthur: LE FAY STOP! COMEBACK HERE!

Arthur yelled at his sister worried that if she did something stupid, the giant could hurt her. He was about to go after her when he felt someone putted a hand in his shoulder. It was Kuroka.

Arthur: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? I NEED TO STOP HER, SHE WILL GET HURT AND-

Kuroka: "Have faith".

Those words stopped him.

Kuroka: Those are the words you told her a few minutes ago, weren't they Nyah?

Arthur: THIS IS THIS , AND THAT IS THAT, IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH-

Kuroka: IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME NYAH!!!

She yelled this time interrupting him once again.

Kuroka: Don't forget I have an Imouto too! But I can't always be next to her like you, so all that I can do, his have faith! Faith that you should be having for your Imouto right now Nyah!

Kuroka reminded him, making him lower his head.

Kuroka: You have nothing to worry about, that girl is smart, she knows what she is doing. Besides, he won't do anything to her.

Arthur: How can you be so sure?!

This time Kuroka turned to Vali.

Kuroka: Call it a hunch Nyah!

Meanwhile the girl finally reached the white-haired man, and stopped in front of him forcing him to stop.

Le Fay: Please wait!

Snow looked down at the small girl, his eyes sending chills down her spine. She was panting a little from her small jog and scared of what could happen, but she didn't back down.

Snow: I already gave my answer Miss.Mage, we have nothing more to discuss, so please, move to side.

Le Fay kept her position and took a deep breath.

Le Fay: I have an offer to make you.

Snow: As i already told you, my answer is no, i won't join your team so please move to the-

Le Fay: This is my offer, not Vali-san's!!!

The other didn't know what to think of this, Le Fay had an offer? 

Snow: Is that so?

Once again he set is eyes on her's, curious of what this little mage could possibly have to say.

Le Fay: Y-Yes.

(Silence)

Snow: Very well, lets see what kind of proposition you have for me Miss.Mage.

Le Fay took a deep breath of relief, trying to calm her nerves.

Le Fay: An alliance.

Snow tilted his head to the side.

Snow: An alliance?

Le Fay nodded.

Le Fay: Yes an alliance. You said you didn't want to work with our team because you had to listen to someone's orders, but you can't deny what Vali-san said. You are strong, very strong, but, eventually you will reach a limit of what you can do for yourself and we need the help of strong people. So, if it's an Alliance where the two parts envolved hold the same power in the relation between then, there shouldn't be a problem right?

Time passed in silence has the snow continued to gently fall at their feet, and Snow said nothing, Le Fay waiting for his answer, until...

Snow: (low tone) Hahaha.

... a quiet, gentle laugh left it's lips, so low and brief that the others barely heard him. Le Fay was surprised not only at the fact that this was the first time she heard him laugh, but also at how kind it sounded.

Snow: Quite a wise one aren't you Miss.Mage? When you put it in that way, it seems I have less reasons to refuse.

Le Fay's eyes got wide and a small smile decoraded her face.

Le Fay: (excited tone) Then that means...

Snow: Yes. You made good points, and I can see you're all strong so this alliance will also be beneficial to me in time. You got yourself a deal.

He raised his hand for her to take, and she shook his hand, sealing the deal.

Le Fay: You won't regreat this Snow-san!

She then started running in her teammates direction, signalling him to follow her.

Snow: (thoughts) I hope I don't, or else...

Snow walked after her at a slower rate until both of them got to Vali and the team. Le Fay went to her brother first.

Le Fay: Onii-sama I did it!

Arthur smiled.

Arthur: Yes you did, but please don't do something so reckless like that again.

Le Fay: I won't!

Arthur: Good.

Kuroka slapped him in his back.

Kuroka: See, I told you she was going to be fine Nyah!

Le Fay: OH I FORGOT SOMETHING, SNOW-SAN PLEASE COME HERE!!!

Le Fay called and Snow went to her.

Snow: Is there something you need of me Miss.Mage?

Out of nowhere Le Fay took her hat off and did a small bow.

Le Fay: Good afternoon Snow-san, my name is Le Fay Pendragon and as you can probably tell I'm a magician, please call me Le Fay and no "Miss" just Le Fay please, it's a pleasure to met you,  I hope we can get along!!!

Le Fay introduced herself excitedly and then straighted her posture and pointed at her brother.

Le Fay: This is my Onii-sama, Arthur Pendragon, he's a very strong swordsman and is very quiet much like yourself so it think you will get along quite well.

Like his sister, Arthur did a small bow.

Arthur: It's a pleasure to met you.

Then she pointed at Kuroka.

Le Fay: The Nekomata over there is Kuroka-san. She is skillful with the Sage Arts and very ... playful, so I hope you won't mind.

Kuroka winked at Snow.

Kuroka: A pleasure dear, I hope you don't mind a few pranks Nyah!

She playfully said. Le Fay the pointed at Bikou who was still in the group depressed at what happened a few minutes before.

Le Fay: The man you just fought is Bikou-san. He's a very powerfull warrior and he's normally very cheerful, but because of what happened he's currently like that.

Bikou just stood there continuing to curse Kuroka while punching the floor. Meanwhile Le Fay pointed at the last person.

Le Fay: Lastly we have our group's leader, the man who tried to negotiate with you a few minutes ago, Vali-san. He is the strongest among us and a half-breed devil, please try be at good terms with him.

Vali: Hey.

Vali said simply.

Le Fay: This is our team, lets make this alliance the best for all!

Snow looked at her once again.

Snow: Since you have been so kind as to introduce them to me, it's only polite if I do the same.

Much like he did in his first encounter with Kuroka, Snow took a step back and did a small bow lowering his head slightly, placing the palm of his hand in his heart and the left hand behind his back.

Snow: Good afternoon everyone, as you most likely know by now, my name is Snow. I'm a somewhat skilled fighter and like to read. I hope we can get along and gain something from this alliance, pleased to make your acquaintance.

Once the introductions were made he spoke again.

Snow: Now (turns to Vali) Vali-san, I think that is for the best if he traded some informations.

Vali raised an eyebrow.

Vali: Like?

Snow: Our hideouts location would be a good start.

Arthur: As we both may need to be in contact in the near future, it would be wise to know each others main location, but...

Snow: But?

Le Fay: You see... 

Kuroka: We don't have one Nyah!

Kuroka said it simply, having enough of their hesitation.

Snow: ...What?

Kuroka: A hideout, we don't have one Nyah!

Snow: I heard you the first time Kuroka-san, what I meant to ask was, why?

Vali: Didn't find one that we really liked, and it doesn't help that some of us are constantly destroying the ones we have.

Kuroka and Bikou stiffed.

Kuroka: I'm not apologizing.

Snow sighed.

Snow: And where are you staying now?

Vali: It doesn't matter, the place in falling apart little by little, so we will be changing places soon.

That got him to sigh once again.

Snow: There's no need.

The others  looked at him.

Le Fay: Why's that?

Snow: Just stay there for one more night. Meet me here tomorow at 9 o'clock in the morning with all of your belongings and I will send someone to pick you up.

Kuroka: Do you have a group too?

Snow: No, I don't. The one that will be picking you up is my familiar.

Arthur: A familiar? Then you're-

Snow: A devil, yes. He will come to take you to my hideout at the top of the mansion. Only me and him know of his existence and it's location.

Vali then spoke.

Vali: Very well, tomorow we will be here.

Snow extended is arms to his sides and the snowflakes started dancing around them. Slowly, they were covering both of his arms and taking a new shape. In seconds his arms turned into two snowy wings.

Snow: Before I go, here's an advice for everyone, especificaly you Kuroka-san.

Kuroka: What is it Nyah?

Snow crouched down and raised his huge snow wings up before looking at Kuroka one last time.

Snow: Bring something warm on you.

*FLAP*

With one wingbeat he took to the sky leaving white trail behind him until he was out of their sight.

Kuroka: Now that I think of it, I never gave him his cloak back Nyah!

Vali: No need to worry, you will be seeing him tomorow after all.

Arthur: Do you think that's the right choice? We can be heading towards a trap.

Vali: Maybe, but we will be ready.

The group looked one last time to the sky.

Vali: Well lets get going. We have no more reasons to be freezing out here.

Kuroka: Finally Nyah!!!

Le Fay: He was a little scary in the beginning, but I think he's a good person.

Arthur: (smile) Is that so?

Le Fay: Hai!!!

A magic circle appeared bellow Vali to take them home and one by one, the members of his team went to it. Vali gained a tick mark on his head and looked at the last member that was missing.

Vali: STOP CRYING AND GET YOUR ASS IN HERE BIKOU!!!

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And another chapter is done!!! So ,what do you think guys? Did you enjoy? The next chapter will be the last before the story enters the cannon timeline so wait for it. As always all suggestions and opinions are welcome, as well as any doubts you may have about the story. With that being said, see ya in the next chapter!