OU - Potion Potion Everywhere

Alix had to hide and fast. The one pursuing her was relentless and would not stop in its quest to subdue her. She held a breath as she ducked into a dark and dusty office to elude capture.

Mon dieu…how long is this going to continue? I can't keep running forever.

The Artisan wished that she could use her element against the one hunting her but…she couldn't do it. The reason why is because the one pursing her is none other than Vendox, Overseer of the Castle and a close acquaintance of hers. Heavy footsteps grew louder and louder as they came closer to her hiding spot. Alix ducked down away from the door's window, placing her back against the door as quietly as she can. Panic and adrenaline pumped through her veins.

Please don't find me! Please don't find me!

You see, the petite girl was not scared for her life and fearing death from a murderous Superior…it was the exact opposite. In fact, she was running from…

"Yoo-Hoo~ Alix~ Where are you~?"

…a love-struck and flirtatious Vendox.

The glass-user groaned softly and rubbed her temples. Why? Why did this happen to me?

It happened two hours ago when Vendox called his young charge into his office. He informed her that someone had broken into their vault, which held powerful and dangerous potions, and released a container that held a highly potent love potion. When they realized what happened, it had already materialized in the air and escaped through the vents. Now, anyone who gets infected by the potion will fall in love with the first person they see.

Unfortunately, neither Nobody in the office noticed a faint pink-ish cloud descend upon the older man. When Alix started to suggest everyone wear filter masks until the airborne potion disappeared, she noticed a goofy smile on her Superior's face and stopped speaking.

~*~*~*~

"Umm…Monsieur Vendox? Are…you alright?"

"Hmm? Oh sorry, Alix. It's just…I never noticed how pretty your eyes are."

"…Wait, what?"

Alix was dumbfounded when the Superior stood up from his desk and walked over to the petite girl. He smirked down at her and cupped her cheeks.

"They are like two sapphires embedded in ivory. So beautiful," he crooned.

"Q-Q-Qu'est-ce?!" she shrieked in response.

Vendox dreamily sighed and tightly hugged the poor girl. "You're so cute when you speak French~!!"

Alix flailed her arms the best she could before she began pushing him off her. "Monsieur Vendox! Th-This is not p-proper behavior!"

"But Alix~" he whines. "I love you!"

"…L'amour? Oh non! Vous avez été infecté par la potion!" she panicked, not realizing she switched to her native tongue.  

The taller Nobody blankly stared at her before happily shouting and hugging her again. "CUTE~!!"

The silver-haired Artisan squealed from shock and embarrassment. Her face turned a bright red. She tried pushing him away but Vendox held on tight.

Sorry, Monsieur Vendox, but this is for your own good.

Before he knew, the Overseer doubled over in pain when Alix kneed him in the crotch. He crumpled to the floor, holding the family jewels.

"Alix~" he groaned. "If you wanted to play rough, all you had to do was ask~"

Even writhing on the floor, Vendox continued to charm her. Alix's eyes widened at what he said and fled the room.

~*~*~*~

And now, here she was: hiding in an office from her love-dovey boss.

C'est mauvais! How can I possible stop Vendox without seriously hurting him? And I don't think anyone else would be helpful. There's no way to tell if someone is infected or not.

"Alix!! Where's my little French creampuff~?"

The Artisan sweatdropped at the nickname. Dieu, sauve-moi.

A tall figure loomed in front of the office door, casting a looming shadow through the windowpane. Alix shuffled closer to the door, making sure that she wasn't seen. The shadow remained there for a few more minutes before moving away. She listened carefully as Vendox's footsteps disappeared down the hall to the right.

That was a close call.

Alix waited ten seconds before sneaking out of the office. Glancing around and not spotting the Superior, she sighed in relief and walked away in the opposite direction.

Thankfully, the potion lasts twenty-four hours. So I just have to lay low until it wears off. Maybe I could portal to another world for the time being.

While deep in thought, the silver-haired Artisan didn't notice Vendox leaping at her from behind and glomping her.

"MY CREAMPUFF~!!!"

"GAAAHHH!!"

Alix paled when she felt the blindfolded man nuzzle the top of her head, affectionately cooing. She squirmed, trying to escape again, but her arms were pinned at her sides.

"Monsieur Vendox! H-How did you—"

Vendox smiled as he turned her around to face him. "I followed our love connection, my sweet~ Plus, I tracked your energy signature."

Merde! I forgot about that!

"I enjoyed our little hide-and-seek game and now that I've found you, I think I deserve a reward~"

She pouted at the older man. "This isn't a game! You're sick and need—"

The Artisan's voice was cut off when Vendox hurriedly (and passionately) kissed her. He positioned his right hand behind her head while the other wrapped around her lithe waist as he pulled her closer. Alix made a surprised 'mphff!' noise, forced to stand on her tip-toes from his movement. She balled her hands into fists and pounded against his chest in an effort to get him to let go.

Mon dieu! Vendox is kissing me! What the hell?! He…He…He's a good kisser…

Before she knew it, her eyes fluttered closed and slowly kissed back. Her hands fell to her sides as her body relaxed. Taking that as a sign, Vendox pushed the female Knight toward the wall behind her and deepened the kiss. Both Nobodies broke away after a few more seconds for air.

"V-Vendox…" Alix panted, catching her breath after such an intense kiss.

"Yes, my little flower~?"

"S-Sorry..."

The Overseer tilted his head in confusion. "Sorry? For what?"

"This. Now Diable!" she shouts over his shoulder.

THUNK!

Aaaannd down Vendox went once again after being knocked out from behind by Alix's devilish Lesser, whose hand now resembled a frying pan. Diable then picked up the unconscious Nobody and slung him over his shoulder. The horned creature stared at his mistress in silence.

"What is it, Diable?" she asks, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand.

Diable continued staring which made the smaller girl flush pink.

"Y-You shut up! He was under the influence of the potion!"

A light tinkling came from the glass man, resembling a chuckle.

"Taisez-vous! Je ne vous demande pas votre avis! Maintenant l'amener à sa chambre et assurez-vous qu'il reste endormi," she ranted in French before stomping to her own room to hide.