Random Oneshots

In the Shadows of Love (Allie Underhill x Male Reader)

The soft glow of the late afternoon sun filtered through the curtains in Allie's living room, casting a warm, peaceful ambiance. Y/N leaned back on the couch, his arm comfortably wrapped around Allie's shoulders. She rested her head against his chest, their quiet breaths synchronized as they enjoyed the rare moment of calm.

It had been a few weeks since the truth had come out—Y/N was still working for the Duel Masters, secretly keeping an eye on The Choten while pretending to be a part of his inner circle. Allie had taken the news hard, feeling betrayed at first. But over time, after long conversations and confessions, she came to understand why he had to hide it, though the hurt still lingered in the background. Today, however, was about them, not the looming threats of their world.

"Are you okay?" Y/N asked softly, his fingers gently running through Allie's hair. He had been worried about her, knowing how hard it was to keep living in such a dangerous and duplicitous environment.

Allie sighed, closing her eyes as she relaxed into his touch. "I'm okay," she murmured, though her tone was tinged with lingering uncertainty. "It's just... knowing you're caught between the Masters and The Choten is terrifying. I don't want to lose you."

Y/N's grip around her tightened slightly, a silent promise of reassurance. "You won't," he said firmly. "I'm doing everything I can to protect you, the Duel Masters, and even the world. I know it's risky, but I've got Lupin and my creatures backing me up. And besides," he added with a soft smile, "I've got you, which is more than enough reason to stay alive."

Allie chuckled softly, though the concern in her eyes didn't fully fade. "You always know what to say," she said, tracing small patterns on his chest absentmindedly. "But I'm serious, Y/N. If it ever becomes too much—if you feel like you're losing yourself in all of this, promise me you'll step away. We can face it together."

Y/N's heart clenched at her words. She had always been his light, the one person who made him feel grounded even when he was dancing on the edge of deception. He gently tilted her chin up so their eyes met.

"I promise, Allie," he said sincerely, his voice barely above a whisper. "I won't let anything tear us apart. Not The Choten, not the Masters, not anything."

For a moment, they just gazed into each other's eyes, the weight of their shared secrets and struggles hanging between them. Then, as if by mutual agreement, they let the tension slip away. Today wasn't about their missions. It was about them.

"Okay," Allie said, offering him a small, soft smile. "Let's stop worrying about all that for now. You promised me a relaxing date, and I plan on holding you to that."

Y/N grinned, feeling the weight on his shoulders lift a little. "Right. Relaxing. That's something we both need."

Just as they settled back into the comfortable silence, a familiar presence made itself known. Lupin the Champion, Y/N's primary creature partner, materialized in the living room. The large wolf-like creature's sleek form shimmered with the essence of all five civilizations, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly intelligence.

"I hope I'm not interrupting," Lupin said, his deep, resonant voice filling the room. "But you two looked like you were forgetting that you're still under my protection."

Allie laughed, sitting up slightly to look at Lupin. "You're always welcome, Lupin. Besides, it's good to know Y/N's got more than just me looking out for him."

Y/N chuckled as well, shaking his head. "You know you don't need to keep such a close watch on me, Lupin. I'm just trying to enjoy a normal day for once."

Lupin tilted his head, a small grin forming on his lupine features. "Normal is relative, especially in your line of work. But very well, I'll keep my distance unless you call upon me."

With a respectful nod to Allie, Lupin faded back into the shadows of the ether, leaving the couple to their peace once more.

Allie sighed in contentment, leaning against Y/N again. "You're lucky to have him," she said quietly. "And I guess... I'm lucky to have you."

Y/N smiled softly, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "No," he murmured, "I'm the lucky one."

As the sun continued to set, casting a golden hue over the room, the two of them remained curled up together, letting the world outside fall away. In that moment, Y/N wasn't a spy, a duelist, or a double-double agent. He was just a man, with the girl he loved, holding onto the quiet moments that made everything else worth it.