Unexpected Guest 2

(Change POV)

"Get down from there boss, you're embarassing us..." A tired Kuki Shinobu said to the drunk oni.

"The time for the Arataki Gang to be known everywhere has finally come! I can still remember the amazement in people's eyes during our majestic performance earlier!" A not so drunk, Itto exclaimed. His alcohol resistance seems good... or somebody tampered with his drink.

"Now now, let him enjoy himself Shinobu. You should too since stuff like this doesn't hapoen often. I didn't understand what he did earlier, but it was majestic as far as I could tell." Ayato suggested.

"If only my sister wasn't preoccupied with some things, she could experience such a lively festival for once." Ayato sighed as he stared at his silent sister. Be grateful that she was still keeping the princess front up.

"You're exactly right milord! Not that the traveled was doing well either." He said in front of the two distracted females, then took his turn on their hotpot game.

"Youth... is it? The old man definitely still has that youthful spirit." Dainsleif took his turn, and said with a smirk that turned upside down when he saw that he had got an unknown ingredient.

He nevertheless ate it whole and laughed. The two males from Kamisato Clan joined in too. Even Shinobu couldn't help but giggle, whether it was about Dainsleif's joke or his expression of disgust.

***

"I already told you the reasons why aesthetics of the shrine doesn't match!" A rare shout that came from Kokomi was heard.

"And I told you, time and time again, that I won't change how the Grand Narukami Shrine looks! Your claims are simply unreasonable!" Yae shouted calmly.

"Calm your breaths. Your current actions are unbefitting of that of a Chief priestess." Orihime said. She couldn't count how many times these two butted heads anymore.

" " But she-" ".

"Quiet! Save this for later, specifically once the festival ends. It would be a shame for the Priestesses to be the only group stressed out..." The problem was resolved for now.

But that doesn't stop the two from enacting their rivalry as the festival goes on.

***

"Come over here Makoto! We have small fire crackers prepared." The lively Chiyo invited the former archon to join them.

"Cominggg~!"

"Oya? Aren't you the Naganohara girl they're talking about?! How cuteee~!" Makoto hugged the girl suddenly, and Chiyo had to help her get out of the tight hug.

"Umm... Yes! The name's Naganohara Yoimiya! Nice to meetcha... Makoto!" Yoimiya introduced herself while breathing roughly.

"Right! Raiden Makoto here! Peace, peace! Just call me Makoto, but onee-chan is fine too~. You look so adorable-"

"Quit it already Makoto! Take this and behave yourself! At least control your strength properly when you do that." Chiyo berated as she stopped another hug attempt from her cheerful friend. She then gave her one of the products, and they proceeded to use it silently.

"We should see ourselves out of here, little fairy~. It's too vibrant near them~." Shuten whispered as she sneaked past the three.

"Let me go already!" The flying creature pleaded.

"Hmm... Maybe later~. Or maybe I should just keep you to myself~." Paimon was completely terrified of the oni lady, but the only one who could help her was still in a daze.

***

"Lend me your attention, everyone! Its time for me to present to you what I've been working on." The host of the party, Raiden Lu stated.

"What the- Where did you steal all this visions from, you thief!" Paimon was awakened by the amount of visions presented.

"Tsk~Tsk~Tsk~, I told you I wasn't slacking. Now, let mw just figure out who owns which... I also have one for you Sara, the one I gave you earlier was just a prototype." The visions then flew one by one to their owners amid the flabbergasted Paimon.

"Before you say something, don't ask~. The festival isn't over yet. You can figure it out for yourself later." Lu said as the final one fell onto Dainsleif. The only one who didn't get anything was Lumine, and of course, Paimon.

"Now that's a done deal, Phew! Continue-"

"It's unfortunate, but we can't hon~. A big shot came to request and audience with you, some thing-something Harbinger~. Can I let him in?" Shuten questioned loudly.

"A Fatui Harbinger is here? Why are there no reports of it?" Sara asked.

"A what now?" A confused Yoshitsune said.

"An enemy from Snezhnaya. One of the core members it seems." Reizenbou clarified.

"Let him in. The faster we finish this, the more time we have for the celebration." The door opened, and a young man with orange hair came in.

"Childe?!" Lumine finally woke up from her dreams.

"Long time no see, missy. And greetings to the others too..." The harbinger was stupefied at how chaotic the room was. Some others aren't even paying attention to him.

"Finally! I was getting bored already." Reizenbou stood up and slowly approached the fatui.

"Hey hey! Chill! I'm not here for a fight!" Childe tried to reason with her. He was surprised not only because the place was chaotic, but also because of the number of people stronger than him in the room.

"Stand back, little girl. What can I do for you mister... child?" Lu said in a mocking tone. Ei felt pity for the boy. Her husband was obviously trying to test his patience.

"Tartaglia. Call me Tartaglia, your majesty. I would prefer that more. And it would suit more to the occasion for I am here as one of the loyal Harbingers of the Tsaritsa." Tartaglia requested, with a bit of arrogance.

"Sure, mister child- Tartaglia. What can I do for you?" A few suppressed chuckles were heard in the room, and the visitor was clearly more annoyed now. Paimon laughing freely wasn't helping at all.

"Tch!" Child-e was about to blow up, when he remembered the importance of this mission. He then decided to just get this over with. It's just a simple yes or no question anyway.

"Her Majesty the Tsaritsa, invites your Eminence, Raiden Lu, to her humble abode in Snezhnaya." Tartaglia saw a smirk form at the deity who humiliated him as soon as he finished.

(The little ice queen finally answered my letter... I hope she liked my gifts.)