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Finral has been a part of the black bulls for about 7 years now and 8 times out of 10 Finral stood by Captain Yami’s side whether it was for missions or to portal them around the Clover Kingdom for Yami’s gambling and drinking nights. So he liked to think he knew when something was up with the captain. Like today. Yami liked to take his morning dump then do early morning training before he starts his day, however today he had Henry move the bathroom right across his room and slept in till noon. And when he did come down to join everyone for Charmy’s lunch he was slightly slower than usual. He was just slightly paler than usual as well but he was definitely trying to act like his usual self.
Finral shook his head before walking over to Charmy. “Hey Charmy. Looks like the captain is feeling a bit under the weather. Could you make him some soup?” Finral whispered so the others wouldn't hear him. “I got it! Leave it to me.” Charmy gives him a thumbs up as Yami drops onto the couch next to Vanessa with a slight groan.
“Afternoon Captain. Wanna have a drink with me?” Vanessa asked Yami as she poured a cup of wine from her bottle. “Nah I’ve got a meeting with the wizard king in a bit and I actually have to be sober for it. Finral get the portal ready will ya?” Finral now definitely knew the captain was sick. He never asked Finral to make a portal, just always demanded it. “Sure thing Yami.” Opening his grimoire Finral made a portal while Charmy gave him a bowl of the soup she had been working on. “Here are some herbs to help as well.” She whispered.
It took a second before Yami got off the couch and both him and Finral walked through the portal. However instead of the castle Yami appeared in his own room. “Hey! What the hell is this Finral?” He glared at Finral as he walked through the portal behind him. “You should be resting, Yami. you look like crap. Don’t worry about your meetings, I'll take care of them. Everyone knows I’m the non-official Vice Captain of the Black Bulls.” Finral leads Yami to his bed, which was surprisingly easier then it should be. “ I’m sure the wizard king won’t mind if I sit in this time. Rest and eat some of this soup Charmy made for you.”
Yami laid down slowly. “Can’t believe your offering to do more work. Maybe I have died already.” Finral smiled as he made a portal. “I’ll be right back. Don’t go anywhere.” Finral heard Yami groan as he went to the base’s bathroom. He filled a bucket of cold water, grabbed a rag, and then he asked Grey to transmute some of the water into ice so it stays cold. With a playful wink he went back to Yami’s room. He chuckled softly as he heard Yami snoring loudly.
Soaking the rag Finral gently laid it on Yami’s forehead. “Hope you can survive without me Yami. I’ll be back after all the meetings and paperwork.” He summoned one more portal before entering the common area to where everyone else was. He looked around and saw Vanessa still drinking, Asta and Noelle watching Magna chase Luck around, and of course Charmy is cooking. Gordon and Grey were sitting in a corner bothering Gauche while he was working on a Marie statue.
Finral walked over to Vanessa and leaned over the couch. “Hey Nessa Yami’s got a fever and I gotta head out and deal with his meeting. Can you watch him for me till I get back? He whispered not to bother anyone else. She smiled and kissed his cheek. “I got you hun. Stay safe.” She waved him off before heading up to Yami’s room with 3 more wine bottles. He waved back before portaling to the castle.
“Oh Finral. Glad to see you're alright but where is Captain Yami?” Finral turned his head as his portal closed. “Oh Wizard King,” He gave a slight bow, “I was just coming to see you in Yami’s place. He’s currently sick with a fever and I have him resting. I hope you don't mind if I fill in for him.” Finral asked as they began walking to Julius’ office.
“Of course I don’t mind. It’s rare for Yami to get sick. I’m surprised you were able to keep him back. Last time he went to the meeting anyway and fell asleep before Dorothy and then you had to portal him away from Jack before he actually killed him.” Julius said while giving a small chuckle. Finral laughed awkwardly and scratched the back of his neck. “Yeah I ended up tricking him back into his own room and got him to eat some soup before I left.”
“He seems like a terrifying brute with almost everyone. I’m glad you’re one of the few that he lets see his softer side. Maybe you’re his favorite in the group.” Finral ended up blushing from Julius’ words and looked away embarrassed. “Not sure w-what you mean? Yami is just a lazy brute.” Julius just smiled and they entered his office, with Marx waiting for them and a couple of the other captains and even 2 other vice captains including Langris from The Golden Dawn and someone from the Blue Rose Knights.
“Everyone has almost arrived. Those who have, please take your seats so we can start when they get here.” Marx said as he placed a stack of paper on top of Julius’ desk. The stack made Finral inwardly grimace and be grateful that his stack isn’t as big. After a couple more minutes all the captains except for Yami joined them. “Alright let’s get started.” Julius began.
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After about 2 hours everyone was dismissed. Finral went to summon a portal home before a hand was placed on his shoulder causing him to jump. “Ah! Oh, Captain Vangeance and Vice-Captain Langris what can I do for you? Do you need me to send you to the Golden Dawn’s base?” He asked.
“No, that's quite alright. Just wanted to make sure Yami was ok since it was just you here.” William said with his calm, friendly voice. The complete opposite of Yami.
“Oh, he’s alright. J-Just busy so he sent me to s-step in. Though I’m not the o-official vice-captain I do all the paperwork Yami doesn’t want to do so I thought the Wizard King wouldn’t mind if I stood in for Yami.” Finral explained awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. He decided not to tell the other captains Yami was sick. He wouldn’t hear the end of it if the captains teased Yami. “Was there something you guys needed?”
William smiled. “I’m sorry to ask but if you’re not busy could you help us move some supplies to one of our emergency shelters?” Finral smiled. “O-of course if you don’t mind I need to stop by my base and I’ll be back in about 10 minutes.” William nodded. “Of course. We will head back and meet you there.”
Finral opened a portal to the common room and saw most of the scene hadn't changed except now Magna and Luck were outside and Asta was doing exercises with Noelle watching with a slight blush. Vanessa was nowhere to be seen so Finral assumed she was still helping Yami so Finral went ahead and portaled to Yami’s room.
As soon as he stepped in Vanessa quickly placed her finger to her lips. “He’s still sleeping. He’s basically sleeping with the dead.” She whispered and Finral nodded. “Can you watch him? I’m gonna get more ice.” She asked and Finral nodded. “Of course. Just make it quick, I have another job.” She nods before leaving the room with the empty water bucket
Finral sat in the chair she was sitting in and softly cleaned the sweat off Yami’s face. “I’m back. Hope you’re resting well.” He whispered. “Julius said something funny today. How I’m possibly your favorite in the Black bulls.” Yami didn’t react to his words as he just continued to sleep.
“I had another job to do so I hope you’re ok with Vanessa watching over you a bit longer.” He continued to whisper. “I saw Langris today. He didn’t say anything to me but he didn’t glare at me so I think that’s progress.”
Vanessa came back with fresh cold water and Finral got up to give her seat back. “I’ll be back in a bit then I’ll take over.” Vanessa nodded as she placed a fresh cold rag on Yami. “It’s surprising to see you so gentle with Yami Finral. Usually you complain about all the work he gives you.”
Finral chuckled as he opened a portal. “Maybe I just have a soft spot for sick people.” He winks before disappearing to the Golden Dawn.
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After another 3 hours Finral this time portals back to his room and collapses onto his bed. The Golden Dawn’s emergency shelter was basically on the opposite side of the country which took a lot out of Finral’s magic. No wonder they asked him. It would have taken them days, maybe weeks to get all their supplies back and forth.
With a slight groan he got out of his bed and changed into a new set of clothes, so he didn’t get Yami sicker than he already was. Once he was done, he walked to Yami’s room instead of portaling because he was out of mana for a bit.
“Hey, Vanessa, I’m here to take over.” He whispers walking into Yami’s room. She waves at home before stretching and leaving. “Good luck. He woke up once to go to the bathroom and was cranky.”
“Don’t worry I can handle a cranky Yami. Go get fully drunk. Drink some for me too.” Finral said, taking his seat next to Yami. “I will, dear.” Vanessa softly closed the door and Finral sighed and closed his eyes leaning back. Maybe some rest of his own wouldn’t kill Yami.
When Finral first heard a groan his eyes opened immediately and looked at Yami. Quickly he reached over and wiped Yami’s face with the damp cloth. “Morning sleeping beauty. How are you feeling?” Finral asked as he grabbed a cup of water Charmy brought to him earlier.
“Like the dead Pretty Boy. Are you done working today?” Yami’s voice was scratchier than usual from the dry throat and fever. “Oh so now I’m Pretty boy. What happened to Portal boy?” “Nah Pretty boy fits you better.” Yami mumbled before dozing back to sleep.
Finral rolled his eyes but smiled softly. “You’re delusional. Sleep some more. I’ll be here to take care of you Yami.” He whispered and laid his head on the bed next to Yami’s hand. “Just squeeze my hand when you need me.” Finral yawned before dozing off himself.