The Ruby Empire

Foluke the Rakshasa

Male Monster x Female Reader

The job had come as something as a surprise for you. You weren't the best thief in the district, in fact, you were something of a laughing stock to the others. The Sweetheart Thief, taking for herself and giving it to others. You were ok as long as the items were big or you were working with a team, but alone was another story. Stealing things like food or even pocket change usually ended up with you giving it to someone else. You were a sucker for kids especially.

This job, however, required you to be snuck into the palace. It was a big job, something you were sure not to mess up. All you had to do was get inside, hide amongst the staff and steal the targeted items. You then had to get out as soon as possible.

"You got that, kid?" The leader snapped at you. "You know what will happen if you fail." He was a tiger, kind of small and thin but with very haunting eyes.

"Yes, of course," you gasp. You know part of the reason you have been selected for this job is that out of the whole group you are the most expendable. If you were to get caught or anything you were also the least likely to give anyone away. You could be tortured and you wouldn't break. That was another reason. None of them are really good reasons for you.

The leader and a few other members of the crew walk with you towards the palace entrance. Recently, Queen Mythri had taken to shopping on the streets and touring through the entire Rakshasa Court. Today she and her caravan were out in the market and everyone was extremely excited. Even you had to admit it was exciting. Mythri had once been a commoner like you, a young girl working in the palace. Then, she turned King Amit's eye. It was then things began to change for the better. Mythri had become something of a symbol for the entire Rakshasa Court.

"You ready?" The leader of the crew whispered into your ear, his hands clamped down hard on your shoulders hurting you a little. His sharp claws digging into your skin.

"Yes," you answer.

You're then shoved down and kicked in the stomach. You scream in shock. The leader and the other crew members start kicking and beating on you. You try to escape, scraping at the ground. They strike you down and stomp on your hands, laughing while they do it.

"What are you doing?" A voice booms. "Get off them!"

The leader and the crew start laughing harder and run away, cackling as they go. You lay there, covering your head and trying to not cry. A soft hand touches you and you look up. Your eyes grow wide and the tears won't stop.

"She's hurt," Mythri wipes the blood from under your nose. "Someone help me!" She commands and a moment later a leopard guard lifts you into his strong arms. "Foluke, we need to get her to the doctor, fast."

You look up at the leopard guard holding you. You find yourself thinking he's lovely, but that could also be a concussion.

"Your Majesty, are you sure?" Foluke growls quietly to the queen.

Mythri gives him a scolding look. "Of course I'm sure. The poor girl is beaten and bloody. I will not turn her away at my own doorstep." She shoves him towards the entrance, walking with him all the way.

They take you into the palace and through many halls until they reach the royal physician. Foluke lays you on a table and you groan, whimpering from pain. You can tell you've got at least one broken bone, maybe more.

Mythri sits beside you and Foluke stands behind her. "You don't have to be here, your Majesty," Foluke says.

"Hush you," Mythri brushes his hand off. "She's my responsibility now. You're the one who can go."

Foluke growls low.

"Didn't I tell you to hush?" Mythri scolds him and turns back to you. She holds your hand and you try to pull your hand back. "Did that hurt?" She asks.