Believe in Magic (LWA: Akko/Diana X Male Reader)

Chapter 2: Shiny Chariot's Promise

Twinkling stars lit up the night sky above the park of a large city where people gathered to watch a great magic show. The spectators sat on benches giving a good view of the huge stage in front of them, where the star of the evening was waiting. As the audience chatted excitedly about the marvellous magic tricks, one woman worried about the sudden disappearance of her son, who had been sitting with her just a few moments ago.

In the corridor leading to the dressing room of the famous Shiny Chariot, a smiling young boy was walking around holding a doll of his favourite witch. This unpredictable boy had escaped his mother's surveillance to meet Shiny Chariot before her magic show. Clever enough for his age, he had managed to avoid security and spotted a door with Chariot's name written on it.

???: "Don't forget you have to make people happy, you can do it Chariot!" A young woman with red hair and eyes was watching her reflection in the dressing room mirror, holding a strange magic wand. She was motivated to do her best to satisfy the audience's expectations.

Her stage name was Shiny Chariot, although she was called Chariot du Nord. She was a French witch who performed impressive shows all over the world. The sudden opening and closing of the door to the dressing room surprised Chariot, who saw a little boy watching her in admiration. She noticed that he looked just like her with his red hair and eyes as he ran into Chariot's arms.

Chariot: "Tell me, little man, what are you doing here? You shouldn't be with your parents."

???: "I wanted to see you Shiny Chariot! Your shows are amazing, you're so cool I wanted to meet you. I'm your biggest fan!"

The boy's enthusiasm touched Chariot's heart and she crouched down in front of the boy and patted him on the head to thank him for his support.

Chariot: "I'm honoured to meet my biggest fan, but can I ask what your name is?"

???: "My name is (Y/N). Yeah, I'm your biggest fan. I've recorded all your concerts and I watch them every day! I even collect all your merchandise, like cards and that cuddly toy that looks just like you!"

The little boy named (Y/N) showed his Shiny Chariot cuddly toy to the witch, who was touched by the boy's sincere joy.

Chariot: "I'm impressed, it looks exactly like me. Tell me (Y/N), why do you like my shows so much? Do you like magic?"

(Y/N): "Of course! Your shows are fascinating and they always put a smile on my face. You give me the impression that magic is fun, which is why I'd like to become like you!"

The door to the dressing room opened, revealing a security guard who was looking for the boy. (Y/N) exclaimed and hid behind Shiny Chariot because he refused to leave his favourite witch.

Chariot: "Excuse me, but what's happening?"

Security guard: "This boy has left his mother and she's desperate to find him. We've searched everywhere, but we had no idea he might be hiding here. He's clever enough to have fooled our vigilance."

(Y/N): "I want to see Mummy again, but I don't want to leave Shiny Chariot..."

Tears formed in (Y/N)'s eyes as he was surprised by Chariot searching through her belongings for a card. She found the template for a card without a picture as she picked up a felt-tip pen and began to draw a small picture of herself with the Shiny Rod, her magic wand. To finish the drawing, she signed the card before giving it to (Y/N).

Chariot: "I'm not very good at drawing, but I hope you'll enjoy this autographed card. Consider this a unique card in the world, only you own it. You love magic, right? With this, I'll always be with you and support you!"