𝕚𝕟𝕙𝕦𝕞𝕒𝕟 - 𝒀𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒐 𝒙 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 [discontinued]

Chapter 9 ➭ Wrong place, wrong time

You slowly opened your eyes as you felt yourself being lightly put down. You were being set down on a soft surface. A bed. You felt yourself relax on the warm sheets, your whole body aching slightly.

Albedo smiled as he traced his fingers over your face, then spoke up softly.

'Only six more experiments to go.'

'Six?'

'It shouldn't be too hard, giving you've held up so well after the first one.'

'I don't think I can go through six more - '

'And why not?' Albedo studied your face. 'These are essential for my research. You want to assist me, correct?'

'Yeah, but... I don't even know what's happening when I'm unconscious. I deserve to know, ri - '

'That's not for you to worry about.' Albedo cut in, still smiling softly. 'It's for my experiments. Do not ask anymore questions.'

You sat up, even though your head still felt heavy. You could barely concentrate on anything while the dull pounding continued. But...

'Albedo, listen. Everything about this is weird. First you do some weird operation on me without me knowing what you actually did, and then I wake up in a closet tied up. You lied to Sucrose about where I was and I don't know why - '

'Y/N. I... just want to make sure you stay with me. I can't have you... leaving without me knowing, or going to places - '

'When have I ever done that?'

Albedo sighed, but smiled nevertheless. He slowly wrapped you into a hug, his soft, flowery scent embracing you.

'You look tired. I will get some tea for you, Y/N. Just stay here - ' Albedo whispered softly and released you. He pressed a kiss against your lips then ran a hand through his hair, a faraway look in his blue eyes.

'I'll be right back.'

What is going on?

*

Albedo returned moments later with a cup of tea which was steaming slightly. He lightly pushed the cup and saucer in your hands.

'Drink.'

Last time Albedo gave me something to drink, I -

'Uh, I'm fine. I don't really want tea right now.' You placed the cup on the beside table and turned back to Albedo. The alchemist began to fidget with the buttons of his oversized white shirt. He then raised his head with an almost unsettling, penetrating stare aimed at you.

'But I made it for you. Just drink it, love.'

'I'm not thirsty!'

And also don't want to die!

'Alright, then.' Albedo slowly picked up the cup, then raised it to his lips and began to drink.

Oh -

'Ah, I didn't add enough sugar.'

You watched silently as Albedo walked to one of the windows of the room. Pulling back the thick curtains, you sat, confused as Albedo opened the window. A rush of snow and wind began to accumulate within the area, but your eyes widened as Albedo simply dropped the cup out the window. You heard the screech of hilichurls outside as they spotted the falling cup, but Albedo slammed the window closed again.

'Was that necessary?' You blurted out.

'You weren't going to drink it.' Albedo shrugged, then walked to you.

'The second experimental procedure will happen in three days. Please prepare yourself accordingly.'

'Prepare... myself?'

'Well, mentally at least. And, this time, it won't just be me taking out the operation.'

You eyes widened in surprise.

'Someone else is...'

'That's right.' Albedo tucked his hair behind his ear. 'He is trustworthy, do not worry.'

'Wait, I still didn't agree to this!'

'Why not? Your organs would look so nice in m - '

'Y/N??'

You looked up, slightly alarmed. Even Albedo looked slightly taken aback.

'Oh. Sucrose.'