Our Secret (MCD Vylad X Reader)

[Flashback] Allied Bonds (Pt. 2)

Mystic tightly holds onto Miracle as they quickly ride back to their village. She almost feels bad for the horse they left behind, but the situation was pretty dire. From what she could tell, from the few times she glanced behind them, they weren't being tailed. However, she knew better than to let her guard down.

Especially when dealing with Shadow Knights.

After taking a few detours, the girls came up to a clearing in the forest. Miracle takes a moment to glance around the area before she loosens her hold on her younger sister, getting off of the horse first and checking the area. Mystic can only watch, exhausted from the encounter and sweating with worry at the very idea that they may have still been followed.

"I'm going to give you some supplies and send you home," Miracle starts, taking out a carrot and feeding it to the mare they'd been riding, petting at her mane as she avoids glancing up at her sister. She continues, ignoring Mystic's confusion, "If mother and father ask, I took a small detour to O'Khasis-"

"Wait, Mira, what're you saying?" Mystic takes the reins between her palms once they're placed within them, her eyes widening and shimmering as she leans forward, "I-I can't ride home without you!"

"Sure you can," Miracle takes off her leather pouch, ensuring it's securely on her sister and placing a soft kiss to her forehead, "See it as a test... See how good your riding skills are."

"You're going to get in trouble-,"

"I'm just making a quick run to O'Khasis-,"

"Miracle, you can't!" Mystic continues, tears forming in her eyes as she feels the horse shift. They begin to brim when Miracle steps away, pulling out her (s/n) as she moves to stand in front of where the two entered from. She desperately tugs at the reigns, turning the horse to face her older sister's back as her tears now stream down her face out of fear and worry, "You can't fight him!"

"Mys-,"

"W-What if you die?!" She's sobbing now, her hold loosening on the ropes and releasing them altogether after a moment. Her hands quickly wipe at her eyes in an attempt to clean her tears, but they continue to pour, "What if... If..."

Miracle stands with her back to her still, struggling to block out her sister's cries. Her posture calms, finally turning and walking back to her sister. She places her hands over Mystic's, her hold carrying more care and reassurance than anyone else would know. She presses their foreheads together, closing her eyes as she talks lowly, "I'm going to be fine, Mystic. I'll come home after I meet with Garte, I promise."

She gives her forehead another kiss before she steps away, making the horse Mystic is sitting upon ride off before she can make anymore fuss. She waits until she's a good ways away before she pulls out her (s/n) again.

"You can show yourself now, bastard!" Her words, though strong and bold, are met with belittling laughter. Her hold on her weapon tightens, her teeth barring as she slowly turns to take in more of her surroundings. She can feel her cheeks burn with embarrassment and the judgment of his stare.

"Isn't this cute?" She doesn't hear him walk up behind her, jumping from the grip he grabs her shoulders with. Miracle is quick to back away, swinging her (s/n) towards him to get more space away from him. His crimson eyes only sprinkle with excitement, a cheeky grin lighting his features. He steps closer, ignoring the blade in his face in favor of leaning in closer, "You can't kill a Shadow Knight, let alone one who's going to be an ally to your village."

"What are you talking about?" Miracle's hold tightens, her hand slightly trembling as the Shadow Knight steps closer and closer towards her. His grin is revoltingly smug, complimenting his face in a way that she doesn't really appreciate. He'd probably be attractive to her if she didn't feel her life was being THREATENED, "My parents would never ally with scum like you!"