[ Downwards ] (Alastor x reader)

Chapter 7

I woke up and rubbed my face. Did I fall asleep by my bed? It hasn't been 10 minutes. I got up groggily and went through my door. I could still hear the faint voices of all the people at dinner. I was about to go to them, a delicate smile forming, but I stopped in my tracks when I remembered.

Alastor.

My feet were planted into the ground, even if I could move, I wouldn't, so I decided to just simply listen into their conversation. I hope I didn't miss anything important.

I heard a gentle laugh - that must've been Charlie.

"Hmm, have any of you seen Y/N around?" My ears perked up. "Angel Dust, would you know?"

As soon as I heard that, static appeared, but very faintly. My hair began flowing in waves as I listened on. But-

"Ah, yes! I went to check up on the dear a few minutes ago!" I could hear Angel Dust's annoyance as Alastor interrupted him. My heart stopped at what he said next.

"She was feeling quite unwell, and wanted me to tell you that you shouldn't wait for her!"

A hand covered my mouth. I wanted to say no, please, don't believe him, call for me, come up to check up on me, anything, but I was scared as there is a possibility that it could be Alastor who will come after me. I slammed my back against the wall and fell down as I listened to their distant chatter. Have they..

They have forgotten you.

I knew it wasn't true, but still, a quick tear managed to escape my eye. I couldn't think properly. I took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to go down the staircase. I was just leaving my room, heading towards the magnificent double staircase. As i held the railing, i made my way down and-

Alastor's eyes met mine. I wasn't even on the fourth step, yet he noticed me, unlike the others. This staring continued for what felt like long minutes, until I couldn't take it anymore and sprinted away, glad i was barefooted to not make any unnecessary noise.

Alastor's POV:

'Aha ha ha. How lovely.' I squinted my eyes, smile getting bigger, and looked back at the table. For now, I'll finish my meal and talk to her. I need to acquire all the information I can be told without breaking the girl.

Y/N's POV:

I waited. Patiently. For a very long time. Nobody has come up to my room yet, but I did hear them parting and going to their rooms. Not even Alastor is here. My breathing calms and slows down to a normal pace. Maybe I should just try and go to sleep. I climbed under the covers and snuggled up to nothing, the night long and dreary.

"Hmm..?" I woke up to a bright red beam of light shining through my window. A groan escaped my lips, and I slumped forward, my back and shoulders aching. I covered myself in a light dose of magic to help me get up easier. Lazily, I dragged myself to the mirror - God, I looked awful. The dark circles under my eyes were clear as day, it looked as if I hadn't known sleep for decades. I hummed and rubbed my eye slowly. I looked... annoyed. I sat back down on my bed and stared at the floor. How's father doing? Has he even noticed that I have gone? Have those... traitors.. been found? Am I... missed.. by anyone?

I grabbed some concealer and dabbed some under my eyes. I couldn't be seen this drained, even if they know I'm not an angel, or even royalty. I looked almost... ugly. My eyes started tearing up. Why? Why was it like this?

I stood up straight. No, I'm a princess, an heir, I am worthy, I have to stand tall. I wiped my tears away and exhaled, a shaky breath escaping through my lips. I crack my knuckles.

I have changed so much.

I opened my door and strut out. My head was tilted slightly downward, but I was making progress. I slowed down, I haven't come up with a plan yet. I just wanted to get out of here, and as soon as possible. I walked down the corridor, passing many rooms. The staircase was a few steps away, and I skipped down the stairs. I was almost expecting him to be there at this point, waiting for me.

And I wasn't wrong.

There he stood, tall and straight, hands folded behind his back, eyes squinting at me.

He raised his hands outward. "And so, we meet again!" He summoned his staff and spun it round a few times, all doors locking instantly as he performed his magic. I stumbled backwards. Why was he making this more difficult? He stopped spinning his staff and tapped the floor with it, holding it in place.

He chuckled, "Darling why make this more difficult? I'm only trying to talk with you."

I wasn't listening to him. My heart beat in my ears, a soft pounding loud enough to distract me from him. I stared forward, directly at him. He wasn't moving. Maybe he wasn't lying?

Take no chances.

I shut one eye to generate my power more efficiently and shuddered. The moment he lifted up his staff, I yelped out-

Alastor's POV:

Where did she go? I released the grip on my staff, letting it disperse into thin air. Did she... teleport?

A single F/C butterfly fluttered in front of me, translucent and slightly glowing.

I hummed, as my smile slightly faded. Then it grew even wider. "Oh Y/N, dear, you really want me to work hard for you."

Y/N's POV:

I appeared slowly beside the hotel. I held my breath as I glanced around frantically, and collapsed onto the ground. My back pressed against the dirty brick wall, particles of dust erupting from it. My heart, it hasn't beaten this quickly before. My hands found their ways to my neck, my throat was burning up. I tried to hold back my coughs and gasps for breath to remain hidden, but the lack of oxygen I went through was showing.

This was the first time I have used teleportation. I sat there, slightly shaking, until I finally regained my posture.

What happened?

I stumbled upwards and leaned on the wall for support. My breathing was ragged but I managed to cover up how weak I was. As I stood there, i slowly recovered, slightly choking every few breaths. I wiped the tears from under my eyes and looked out from the alley - I've got to figure out what to do next.

(yo i'm back, this one took ages and i'm not very happy with it but take it -3- )