⇢ ˗ˏˋ "you will live in the palace, witch" ࿐ྂ
𝐴𝐹𝑇𝐸𝑅 an life changing interaction in y/n's small hometown, she is forced to live and work in the castle as a herbalist, which was ordered by the king, Bakugou. Y/n's entire future changed and so...
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"I don't mean to oppose Sir, but why did you bring her?" Kiri asked Bakugou which was returned with a glare.
"Did you see what she did back there? She can make some secret potions or some shit. It will be a big advantage."
"What about the search?"
"Call it off for now. We have more to worry about at the castle." Bakugou singled for the horse to speed up also indicating the short conversation was over.
You hands loosely hugged the knight that was appointed to watch you as the horse walked in a slow and patient matter. He was polite compared the last few encounters with knights. He even made a point to introduce himself and asked to call him Iida. Even so, you hated the knights, the sound of hooves and calls for instructions, and mostly the king. The things that seemed so unusual and memorizing at home, was now the very things you despised.
The journey to the castle was long and excruciating, arriving was even worse. Eyes watched you walk alongside Iida and the other knights. Your breathe was hitched and your knees buckled, Iida locked his arm along with yours to keep you upright.
Entering the castle was a nightmare but a rather gorgeous nightmare. Your eyes scanned the decorated castle, colors of red, black, and light orange danced around the walls; status and portraits hung in the narrow hallways; rugs made from wool covered the floors; and a glistening chandelier hung from the ceiling. You wanted to love it but you couldn't, it's where he lived.
"Iida take her to her room, the one in the west hall." The king said, avoiding eye contact.
"Okay. Let's go, L/N." Iida pointed towards the stairs, your hand slide up the railing as your shoes tapped against the stairs tile.
Iida opened the door and revealed a gorgeous room. The walls were a pure white and so was the furniture. The room had a large bed, bookshelves, vanity, and more statues. You walked in and noticed a patio that was sealed by two large glass doors.
"No dungeon?" You wondered still staring at the patio.
Iida chuckled, "My lady, there would be no reason for a dungeon."
"I disrespected a royal knight and even the king, Iida."
"The knight was hated amongst the castle." Iida didn't dare to mention your actions towards the king.
You stayed silent and Iida took the note to leave. This room was more wonderful than the one back home but it wasn't yours. Fortunately you had no family to wait for you and you spoken to Iida about still sending remedies to the people in need back home. You walked towards the patio and leaned on the railing. A tree covered your view but you could still see castle employees walk across the courtyard. You weren't a imbecile, you knew you were here to help the castle and rather the king. Despite that, you weren't going to help the king, you would rather get hung then help an asshat who has the pleasaur-
"Y/n. The king wants to meet you in the study."
"No thank you."
"No choice."
You closed the door to the patio and walked out the hallway. Iida showed you to the study and gave a smile for confidence. You stood still as the king has his back faced towards you. You observed him again. He had bright blonde hair and a strong build, you remember his ruby eyes from earlier. How they stared into your's with such coldness.
"What's your name?"
You gave no answer.
"I asked you a question, you damn witch." He now looked at you, a book placed in his hand.
"What's your name?" He walked sinisterly slow towards you. Keeping his eyes placed on yours. "There's something about you, you know that?"
"I will not answer you, my king. I don't want my name to come out of your foul mouth." You started to walk closer to him, showing no hesitation.
"One order, I can have you killed." He waved a finger in your face.
"Do it."
He stopped and glared before returning to his original spot.
"You will work here, as a herbalist. Heal our knights and take order of the herb garden." He said not even glancing up.
"You have a herb garden?" You smiled and gleamed.
"Are you fucking serious? That's what makes you happy? Shall you see it?" He asked, walking towards you once again.
Your recent action went against every moral you had. But the herb garden would be more lovely and useful then the one at home, meaning the more herbs to send back home to the citizens.
"Yes, my highness."
"I'll personally take you. No stupid shit."
You walked the halls in silence. After a short distance you arrived to the greenhouse. You rushed towards the doors and peaked inside. The garden was filled with anise hyssop, borage, epazote, and beautiful lavender. You crouched and lightly touched the herbs.
"There probably aren't in the best shape, but you will fix that." The king crouched next to you, staring at the lavender's.
"Y/N" You said still staring at the herbs.
"Oh, is that the name of this one?" He pointed towards the lavender's.
"No. My name."
"Bakugou." He mumbled nonetheless it was still catchable.
"I hate you. I only like the herb garden and the room, thus thank you." You smiled a little bit and continue to poke and observe all the herbs.
"Mutual hate. We will have dinner at 8 pm every night, don't be late." He walked towards the door, "Also get comfortable, you will be here until you die, Y/N."
