Chapter 1
N/A: After exchanging a fanfiction and talking about, I decide to give the harem another go, however, in this case, Kitty is just a healer. Also, no more “religious institution is evil” Castlevania beat a dead horse to the point no necromancy can resurrect.
@djinmer4 @dannybagpipesarecalling
In the wood of Gasele, is possible to spot one of the most frequently used herbs to healing potions, useful in any day, especially if you are a healer like Kitty Pryde. It was supposed to be a quiet spot, however, loud voices belong to men(certainly not from here judging by the accent) gather her attention.
“It hurts like hell, can´t you do anything?” A man with sideburns asked wincing in pain to a blue man with white hair and beard.
“I could, but, I would have to rearrange your organs for that” the other man is visibly displeased by this action “chins up, you can´t die yet” the morbid attempt of humour did nothing to help the situation.
Kitty saw, hide in a large tree, the man still wincing in pain, as a healer she has a sacred duty to heal all those who are in need, so, leaving her spot(and having confidence that her uniform is enough to not make her a target) the woman purpose to heal the man, now named Logan.
Logan is sceptical at best.
“I´m Wolverine, I did cause problems in Meridith in the name of this big asshole” points to the man named Kurt “I don´t think I can trust in a stranger to heal me”
“I´m a Zaorva´s healer, our mission is to help those who need it” Kitty explained and Kurt and Logan are still sceptical, after all, this could be a plot to trick them or install them. Kitty merely rolls her eyes, and using a knife(perfect to herbs) did cut herself, then using her powers the cut is healed. That was enough for Logan, apparently.
Healing the wounds proves to be an easy task for Kitty, no matter how serious the wound itself appears, once the process is finished Logan could move his body without feeling pain(and is not above to throw some jabs at Kurt for not knowing healing spells)
Kitty observes Kurt for a moment, of course, she knows who the man is, no one is that naive to not reconize his face, however, Kitty never thought she would see him so closely and in such way.
“So, what you think?” Kurt asked a bit leery as Kitty is not hiding her stares at all.
“You are…old” Kitty replied and Logan laughs at this exchange. Kurt pouts at that, not the reaction he was hoping.
“Old?” Kurt takes offence to that, even though, the man is way older.
“Is the beard, white hair and beard, make you look ancient” Kitty replied gently putting her Zaorva´s badge to be in display, Kurt did get in conflict with Zaorva´s temple in the past and it gets in a bigger problem, making Kurt wanting to be neutral with the temple.
“I have to go, stay in Zaorva´s grace” Kitty replied not waiting for a reply. His golden eyes watched the healer return to her chores and the man is pondering about the situation.
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An infestation of Grindylow has appeared in the small city of Azule, a name fitting as the city produces sapphires, magical sapphires that man need for spells of a higher calibre, however, with the infestation of Grindylow no one dares to step a foot in this city.
A group of heroes were called to resolve the situation, a young man in his late teens, named Kid Gladiator, dives into the lake to fight off the creatures. Kitty was also sent as a healer factor and arrives just in time to see the hero Kid Gladiator dive in without anyone to stop him.
Kitty jump right into as thanks to the light provides from her staff, she saw the boy almost being killed by the creatures, their big eyes darted to Kitty and saw the badge, the Zaorva symbol, and leave. Kitty takes the boy and both appear on the surface.
Once the boy starts to grasp for air, Kitty applies more of her healing magic, as the boy slowly opens his eyes.
“What were you thinking?” Kitty chastised the blue boy “you never, ever, fight with a Grindylow in water, NEVER"Kitty then instructed the boy to remain still, his body is taking time to adjust as he almost drowns himself.
"My team…” is all the boy replied and Kitty gaze at the group of heroes who remain far away from the boy.
“Don´t worry, they will be scowled too,” Kitty look at them with disappointment in her doe eyes.
“Nevermind them, you can defeat the Grindylows,” the boy asked slowly sitting now.
“No” Kitty simply said “those creatures are part of the family of the elder ones, however, they don´t dare to attack someone from Zaorva´s side, however, I have no power to stop them…they will attack again”
“Then…maybe, I should ask for his help” the boy replied a bit enigmatically, but, once he mentioned other people are hurt, Kitty leave that piece of information behind and ask for the boy to take her to where the injured people are.
Kitty remains in the shelter taking care of the injuries for 3 days, however, on the third day, the situation with Grindylows was resolved as Kid Gladiator explained.
“It was father, sort like a gift present” the boy explained and Kitty wonders what this even means when the father´s boy appears.
“Ah, I should have known I would meet you here, they did mention a healer here” it was Kurt, oh, looking at the blue boy and at the father she can understand the situation.
“You defeated the Grindylows?” Kitty tries to hide her astonishment and fails.
“You saved my son, Miss …” Kitty introduces herself this time and the man waste no time in calling her nicknames “Katzchen then, thank you, for saving my son, not everyone would do that…I know that being my offspring has some downsides”
Kitty smiles at that and shakes her head “anyone is equal in her eyes, anyone is equal in my eyes, either way, I know you didn’t save the city for them but thank you”
“You are a very interesting and cute person” then his smile is a bit malicious this time when he asked if she noticed any change on him, of course, she had, no longer the white bear or hair is visible.
“Uhm, now you look much better, I don´t think white is your colour” Kitty replied honestly. Then adds “But the robes still give the ancient vibe”
Kurt just laughs at this and shakes his head "I have to do things now, I can trust you to make sure my son won´t do any foolish?“
"Of course” Kitty vows and Kid Gladiator take offence of that.
“Diving in to fight Grindylows on your own, so immature” Kurt complain amused and in smoke of brimstone, he is gone. Kid Gladiator now speaks intrigued.
“Strange, usually, he hates when people don´t appreciate his fashion sense” the boy speak to himself, Kitty then notice that the group of heroes who watched the boy jump to his death is nowhere in sight.
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One day, Kitty is called by the central station of the temple, Zaorva´s word is spread among all the seven kingdoms, but this is the central, the Matriz, Kitty arrives to see the leader Bucky Barnes and Natasha Romanoff talking in their own language until Kitty arrives.
“Hey, buckyroo?” Kitty jokes and Natasha laughs and look at him amused.
“It was a bad idea for a costume, anyway, we are not here to talk about bad costumes” Bucky clear his throat and then look at Kitty with a more serious gaze “do you know about the Demonic Necromancer´s court?”
“No?” Kitty shurgs is not something she wants to learn, what she wants is a new magical staff, she is eyeing good ones but they are all too expensive.
“In the last few days, one of the, oh god, let´s put factions, was killed off for treason reasons, and there´s an open spot now” Bucky now uses his metallic hand to scratch his head and Natasha rolls her eyes.
“He means, in a fit of stupidity, the temple offered one of us to the evil necromancer and he asked for you” Natasha was straight to the point. Kitty´s staff drops on the floor.
“Why?” is all she can ask.
“Because…I don´t know, the man seems fond of you, we could say no, but, Kitty, it would be too costly, the last time we went against him…"Bucky didn´t need to finish as everyone understand what is implied.
"Maybe” Natasha speaks trailing off a little “we could send a substitute? The man does not understand how the system works here, we can use that against him”
“No, thank you, Natasha, but if he picks me, then I´ll go to him,” Kitty said holding her staff bravely “I won´t ask for anyone else to hold my burden”
“Maybe, he can return you after a week, the princess of Greenland was sent back after a few weeks, we can only hope he is just trying to sway more people to his side with a famous healer of Zaorva” Natasha commented, Bucky don´t agree with her optimistic view(no, the man seems very into in having Kitty)
“Either way, I accept and embrace the change” Kitty replied making a face"I´ll try to look at the bright side of this"
“There´s a bright side?”
“Now, we can work on our RH´s relationship”
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Being part of harem was a possibility Kitty never wanted for herself, and yet, here is she going to meet the evil necromancer…again.Zaorva wouldn´t give any task she couldn´t handle, and Kitty is sure she can deal with this. Stay low profile and soon enough the man will let her go.
Kurt was with the scarlet robes, it did suit him well, Kitty admits, it gives the aura of an evil wizard who tricks children in the wood.
“Hello, Kurt” Kitty replied not knowing the protocols(no one in the temple knew and no one from outside wanted to mangle, they may be beloved by everyone, but no one wishes to mess with the evil necromancer)and shakes his head like a good friend from a bar. Some women dressed elegantly laugh at the gesture. Kurt is amused by this.
“Hello, Katzchen” the man takes the hand would kiss but her expression tell it wouldn´t be a good idea, the man is patient after all, and gently let her hand go. “Make a safer trip?”
“Yes, I just spend a good portion wondering why you wanted me part of your harem” Kitty look into his golden eyes trying to see any clue, Kurt seems more amused by this.
“Honestly? You are interesting, a healer that craves more in this world but still wants to be a healer, helping my son even though many would let him drown, healing without care for who is the patient…I admire those traits even if you think I´m a cliche of a villain” Kurt replied in good humour and gestures to his own robes, Kitty gives a small smile as his robes those give the cliche vibe.
“And you cut your hair?” Kitty asked looking at his now short hair and smiles “ok, now you look young, white and long hair is not your thing”
“Glad to know I´m increasing in your good opinion” Kurt is about to guide Kitty when she replied.
“I know what you are aiming, and you won´t get it,” Kitty has bravely spoken and Kurt looks at her offering his hand smiling in a way that shows all his teeth.
“In that case, you won´t be afraid” then he asked calmly “and what you want, Katzchen?”
“Since is not wise to lie to you, yes I heard the stories, I want to be more useful in the magic field, healing is amazing"Kitty´s eyes shine at that and Kurt chuckles at this, it was cute, he has to admit "but…only healing is not enough to help”
“A dedicated healer, maybe that´s why I´m not a healer”