The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Male! Esmeralda x Reader)

Lessons Must Be Learned Part 1

(POV:Reader)

-"Please, I'm almost done" I undid the last knot and helped Quasi up.

-"How dare you defy me!"

-"You will pay for this insolence" knowing I'd get in trouble either way, I continued my protest, but this time was joined by the young man.

-"Then it appears we've crowned the wrong fool" he threw the rubber, squeaking crown to father, letting it fall in front of him causing the crowd to laugh.

Father whispered something to one of his guards who chased after me and the other's chased the young man who tried helping me. We decided on going our separate ways, it was best, we'd lose them faster separate then together. I ran as fast as I could, not having a clue where I was going, cursing myself for not paying detailed attention to Quasi's town recreation. I took a few twists and turns but was pulled from the waist into a carriage...one I recognized too well.

-Over to the Palace of Justice-

I got down from the carriage, walking into the Palace of Justice, followed by a blonde haired guard and father, who looked a bit more pleased than his angry expression from earlier. I just hope they hadn't harmed Quasi, he had gone through enough for the day, for a lifetime.

-"Come on Y/n, it's time for your lesson" father walked forward, the guard behind me making sure I didn't leave. We made it into a dimly lit hallway, one I dreaded and recognized at an instant. I stopped walking and took steps back but was pushed forwards softly by the guard behind me.

-"What's wrong, you know you must be punished for your disobedience of today, Quasimodo had his"

-"P-please don't, I'll never leave the bell tower, don't put me in there" I pleaded, tears falling down my cheeks.

-"You should have thought of the consequences before you left" he took hold of my wrist, pulling me further into the tunnel.

-"Father please!" I begged, trying to pull away.

-"Y/n, you know the rules, now hurry up, the captain and I have work to do" he had the captain open the door, which he did hesitantly before father threw me in, slamming the door shut.

-"Father! Help me! Let me out! Please!" I slammed fists against the door, yelling, feeling my heart pound loudly as memories flashing through my head. I curled up by the door, hugging my legs as I buried my face in my knees.

Then the horrible sound began, the groans in pain, and whip crackling from the other side of the wall. I couldn't see it but the sound carried loudly to the room I was in.

(A/N):

Hi! Sorry for leaving you on a bit of a cliff hanger, but you'll get a full explanation to Y/n's reaction tomorrow.

I hope you enjoyed this!

Bye!