Valdemar x Reader Fanfic

What are you?

Valdemar's POV

I heard joyfully Y/N's explanation of her research and how she risked it all in the exact same way in which I advised her not to. One of the most stubborn subjects that had ever come to my hands, I observed.
"You messed with fire, little rabbit. Do the rest know?"
She shook her head.
"Why seize power? You could just ignore the prick."
"Val...", she took my hand, making my heart melt. "I... I was not always alone... I do not come from nowhere".
"Why, I know, darling. Your accent".
"My... okay", she replied in astonishment. "Nevermind, I... three years ago Lucio's troops burnt my village while I was with bandits in the forest".
"Do you have a kink for getting captured, darling?", I asked playfully, caressing her hair.
"Er, no, not really", she blushed violently. "I was part of the bandits".
"Tough lady", I observed chuckling.
"Whatever", she proceeded flustered. "My village was burnt and no survivors were reported. I mourned the loss of my people and swore vengeance to the count. Firstly, though, I tried to get asylum from the Countess, who closed the doors right in my face. I tried to make things the right way. Lucio might have destroyed villages, but Nadia never knew better than to turn her back to those who fell in disgrace due to her husband. Of course, the castle seems a lovely place in which you can easily be absorted of reality while lounging around with two hunks".
"Hunks...?", I raised an eyebrow.
"You are more attractive", she snorted "But the point is...", she continued placing a tender hand on my chest.
"I know", I answered with a tranquil smile. "I was just fooling around".
"Sure, yet... for these past three years I have been planning my revenge, I will avange my family, my people, and everyone who has ever suffered Lucio's abuse and Nadia's indifference. The world is not supposed to be fair or equal, it is supposed to be decent and I will be a decent ruler".
"I see a logic in your madness", I joked.
"So I established myself in the marketplace and waited for the inevitable to happen... the rest is history".
"I shall help you then... what do you offer?", I said after a while.
"What do you want the most?"
"Corpses and subjects, though Lucio already provides me with them... what do you have for me to turn to your idealism?", I inquired, lifting her chin with the bone saw.
"Lucio's and Nadia's heads", she replied in a somber tone. "Once I am done with them, they are yours to play with".
"And...? You do not expect me to accept for two nobles, right?"
"What else do you want, Val?", she sighed.
"I... um... I... want you", I confessed. "But, if you cannot give me that freely and willingly, you should still have my aid". I definitely wanted not to be another Lucio in her life. Under no circumstances would I enjoy her company should she not enjoy mine.
"I can give you that...", she pronounced shyly, sliding a hand behind my nape.
I leaned forward slowly until our noses touched together. Her free hand caressed my cheek and, all of a sudden I had her luscious lips melting against mine. I corresponded the kiss, allowing myself to bite gently as I wrapped my arms around her. Once she parted for air, she spoke:
"I shall make you a ruler, Val".
"I would not see the point of it", I replied, having her nuzzle into my neck. "I never really wanted to rule, ruling is so vain and human... better be free than enslaved to the people. You should arrange that with Valerius, just an advice, darling", I chuckled.

Y/N POV

Valdemar served tea for both of us after healing my wounds and wrapping me up with a warm blanket.
"The dungeons are cold", they stated. "Humans are such fragile creatures... yet you seem different. You are ready to face adversity with whatever is required and still be able not to fall. Do you have any weaknesses, Y/N?"
"I do not apart from physical limitations in regards to pain. As I said, I lost it all. I cannot possibly grasp onto something or someone. And power? I do not want power, I just want them out", I replied. "Lucio might have tore me apart, destroyed everything I loved, fucked and scratched me all over... and yet he has never reached the core. Had you not been there, I could still go on with my revenge".
"I perfectly know that. The least I want from my partner is that dull vulnerability... though... should you ever feel like it... you can always share it with me... since... you are still, um, human and mortal and..."
"Are you willing to cease that condition of me?"
"Only if you allow me to", they answered with a smile. "I might still be able to make another deal".
"What are you?", I asked out of curiosity.
"Why, I am a demon, could you not see it?"
"A demon? But how? How does it work?", I kept on inquiring.
"I love your interest, darling", they said sitting beside me on the table. "Eons ago I made a deal with The Devil in order to obtain immortality to keep up with my medicine investigations. As the time went by, the addiction and bondage to keep on dealing became more and more insatiable... until I turned into this... a demon... incapable to feel love or pain... or so I thought", they chuckled. "In sum, I serve The Devil in the Death Realm since that is my Arcana", Valdemar concluded.
"And the other courtiers as well?", I inquired, laying my head on their lap.
"Why, except for the consul and you... Already thinking of replacing me, little rabbit?", they tilted their head while softly caressing my hair.
"Not in a thousand lives, Val", I answered giggling.
"Now... little rabbit, will you tell me how you found my lair? It is not a simple task", they demanded, gliding their long fingers over the bridge of my nose.
"Well, of course it is not easy... and I would have never been able had I not rummaged into the redhead doctor's desk's drawers and found the indications along with the key".
"Of course, you are wise", they laughed.
"Still, I have to get this back before he realizes. As loud as he is, he might ring the alarm", I suggested getting up.
"Then let's get going", they offered me a hand and pressed a slight kiss on my cheek.

Valdemar's POV

We reached the palace gardens and Y/N gasped for clean air. I sometimes forget about how vicious the atmosphere is in my dungeons and how much it affects humans.
Hand in hand, we strolled around the fountain and the maze discussing and improving her strategy until the plan was infallible. There was no way any of my companions or Lucio could escape it. Besides... I would of course support her, that could be decisive for indecisive members. After all, I am the most capable and brilliant of them all, either because I am the eldest or, as I rather believe, because I have always managed to be the most sensible of the group.
Lost in my thoughts, I had hardly realized we had stopped the pace until some warm, familiar hands wrapped around my waist.
"You are adorable, Y/N", I mumbled, corresponding to her embrace.
"Do you mind dining with me? I... tonight I do not dine with the count... so... I thought I could invite you. Uh, I do not know if you eat or..."
"I do not", I interrupted her. "But it would be my honour to accompany you on the night before the checkmate begins... What is your favourite book? Perhaps I could read you a bedtime story, if that is of your liking".
"Perhaps some suspense...,nevermind, why do you not read me your favourite book?"
"I did not know you were interested in anatomy of the heart", I suggested.
"Val... if it is you talking about it... I could be listening for hours straight", she answered, planting a soft kiss on my lips and nuzzled into my neck.