Eggs with Wings? | {E.Aster Bunnymund x Fem! Reader}

Chapter 49: Mirror Image

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The stables were peaceful, calm, quiet, even with the loud audience outside.

You carefully dabbed a small cloth onto Erebus's sides, it seemed that those shadow dragons had nicked him with their claws.

The beast snarled in pain slightly, flinching as the warm cloth came into contact with his body.

"Oh stop being such a drama queen..." you smiled, lifting up his chin and pressing the cloth slightly to the side of his face, "you were amazing out there..."

"I did as you commanded me to, my Lady..." Erebus answered, staring deeply into your eyes as he rested his head over your lap.

"And therefore it is my fault that you got hurt..." you said, running your hand over his scales, "I shall try to be more careful within the next rounds..."

"I thank you for your kindness, my Lady..." he said, purring slightly while basking in your warmth.

Moments drifted along by as the two of you sat on the ground in silence. It had been so long since you had felt this type of adrenaline- the good kind.

Snap!

Erebus's head immediately swung upwards at the sound of a twig snapping nearby. Your eyes widened and you stood to your feet, holding the hilt of your sword. Erebus begun to growl and snarl, ember's sparking inside his throat.

"Since when could dragon's talk?"

As the voice passed through your ears, your sword automatically became unsheathed. A mere second was all it took and your sword was pointing directly at the voice's owner's throat.

"Geez Sheila! I jus' came ta say hi to ya!" Bunny said, his paws being held in the air as tip of your blade was bare inches from his throat.

Your eyes shot open once again and the sword fell from your grip, your hands shaking from the shot of adrenaline.

"Oi, oi sheila...hey it's okay..." Bunny said softly, holding your hands in his paws gently, "it's just me, love..."

You stared at the ground as he held your hands tightly, your head gently falling onto his chest. He sighed gently and lifted you off your feet, sitting down amongst the hay with you in his lap.

"Why are you down here..." you asked, your arms wrapped around him tightly, "Erebus coulda literally just murdered you."

"Indeed." Erebus chuckled, licking at his scales as if he were a cat. You stifled a small laugh yourself.

"Well ah just- y'know- wanted to uh..."

"Bunny, you can just say you're worried about me," you giggled, holding his paw tightly.

He chuckled nervously, nuzzling his nose against your cheek, "ya can say that..."

You smiled gently and pressed your lips against his ears, basking in the warmth between the two of you.

"How charming."

Your eyes snapped open from the moments of your peace. Looking up to the rafters, a cheshire grin glowed in the darkness that surrounded it.

"I see you've noticed how closely Cupid and I look alike," the voice said, the glowing grin stretched just slightly too much, "it's a shame she doesn't look a thing like you."

"Shouldn't you be in your side of the stables," you scowled, standing to your feet, "you know, preparing for the 2nd round?"

A loud thud came as Demitrius leaped onto the floor, hay strewn across it, "I already have prepared, I should be asking you that question."