The Darkest Kind of Love (Yandere!Clopin Love Story)

Esmeralda Returns/A Friendly Warning

Tsura sighed as she walked up the steps that led to the entrance of the court of miracles, only to pause when she felt something soft run into her legs and she looked down to see Djali looking up at her, and she smiled. "Hello, Djali. I was beginning to wonder what happened to you and Esmeralda." She said as she knelt down, and reached into a hidden pocket in her skirt, and pulled out a small bundle of hay, handing it to the goat, watching as he took it from her delicately.

"Tsura, I didn't see you at the festival." A deep, yet feminine voice said and Tsura looked up to see none other than Esmeralda standing in front of her, with a gentle smile on her face. Tsura returned the smile as she started to stand back up, and she dusted her skirt off.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't stand to see the crowd be so cruel to the Bellringer...so I just thought it would be best to cancel my performance and come back here." Tsura replied as she looked over her shoulder a little worriedly. Esmeralda seemed to catch onto this, for she gently placed her hand on her shoulder.

"Is there something bothering you, Tsura? I know you are usually known to be the quiet one in your family, but you look as if you're on edge." Esmeralda said, keeping her tone gentle, with a facial expression to match. Tsura turned back to face her, sighing softly as she looked down at the floor.

"Are you free to walk with me? I have a feeling that you'd want to know everything."

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"Yes, that does sound like Clopin. However, you said that when he was alone with you, he had a predatorial gleam in his eyes? Like how one would look their significant other during a night of passion?" Esmeralda said as she walked alongside Tsura with Djali on her other side. Tsura gave a small nod in response as she continued to look around.

"That's not all. Damien told me that he thinks fondly of me, but...we barely met and I'm worried that it might be something-" Tsura said until Esmeralda paused and was now staring at her with a shocked expression. "What? What's wrong?" She asked.

"Le Cavalier de L'ombre? Tsura, listen to me. Damien is someone who can't be trusted. Clopin is eccentric, but he would never do anything to harm you if he does love you. But Damien is called The Rider of Shadows for a reason, other than his ability to outsmart Frollo's soldiers." She said after looking around, as if to make sure there was no one else around who could overhear their conversation.

"Speaking of Frollo, what happened to you out there? Usually, you'd be back before the sunset." Tsura said, and Esmeralda sighed as she folded her arms across her chest for a moment.

"He tried to keep me trapped within the cathedral. Fortunately, I managed to get some help from the Bellringer, Quasimodo. I told him that if he ever needs sanctuary of his own, then he could come here." Esmeralda said, and Tsura gave her a small smile.

"Surprised that Frollo didn't try to arrest you right then and there at the cathedral. He doesn't exactly follow the rules of the church, despite being a hypocritical fanatic." Tsura said, which made Esmeralda laugh softly at her description.

"Trust me, Tsura. He tried, but the archdeacon luckily helped with not allowing for that to happen. Along with Phoebus." She said and Tsura's smile grew a little bit.

"Oh? The Captain of the Guard? Not bad, Esmeralda." She said and laughed when Esmeralda gave her a teasing smile and gently nudged her.

"But this conversation isn't about me. It's about you and Clopin. Tell me, Tsura; How do you feel about him?" Esmeralda asked as she walked through a large tent that she used to mark her living area, holding the tent flap open so that Tsura could enter. Once she did, she walked over to a lantern and lit it before sitting down at a circular table with a crystal ball sitting at the center.

"I...I don't know. I barely know him. I-I mean, I might like him just a little bit but I don't know for sure yet." Tsura said as she walked over to Esmeralda and sat down in the chair in front of her. Esmeralda hummed thoughtfully as she placed her hands on the crystal ball in front of her and Tsura.

"Then maybe you should try and get to know him better? And if your feelings for him grow, then you go from there. However, if there is any point you no longer feel comfortable around him, then do what you believe is the right choice. Don't stay with him, or anyone for that matter, if you no longer feel comfortable or safe around them." She said and Tsura sighed as she gave a small nod.

"Just remember what I said about Damien, Tsura. He may look harmless, but he's not someone you want to acquaint yourself with."