The Royal Runt (Blackstar x Reader) [AU]

Chapter 2: Prince

[Blackstar's POV]

"I have a task for you, Blackstar." Grim said with a sigh, tapping his fingers on his throne's armrest. I watched him, bored as ever.

"I want you to be the other kingdom's knight."

Well, I was expecting to hear a 'Finish your brother's paperwork' or something but...

"...What ?"

"I want you to be the other kingdom's knight. Remember the king of Ei ?"

"...Yes, he's your friend."

"Yes, and I'm in debt of him." He said calmly. "And I've heard about their princess' loss. They've been looking for a replacement of her knight. It's been four months and there's no progress..."

"So ?"

"They talked to me. They asked me to help. And you---since you're runt, to be honest, why not send you there ?"

I was surprised. Me ? A runt ?

.........Well, sure, I burnt the damn table back when I was six...

And caused a black out in the whole kingdom for a month when I was ten...

And got in trouble for creating a little shadow pet...

"B-but---I'm a prince !" This is unacceptable. I'm royalty ! I'm not going to serve another royalty !

"Do you act like one ? Look, I'm sorry. I love you, my child. But this is for your good, too. You always run away and skip classes, your pride's larger than this kingdom ! And this task will make you feel how it feels like to be a servant. You'll learn to respect. Plus, it'll be great help for the kingdom who helped us win the war decades ago."

I couldn't help but to feel angry. Who wouldn't ?!

"Why should I take care of a wimp bitch ?!"

Grim narrowed his eyes at me, glaring.

"Enough of the damn niceties. Don't address the princess that way, you runt ! The princess is merely ill, and it's your job now to keep her safe, you don't have a choice."

"I'm a PRINCE ! Not a knight !"

"Well," Grim glared down at his child.

"I'm the king. And you should follow my words."

And that, my followers, is why I'm now stuck in this fancy dining table. I'm currently sitting in front of the girl I'm going to serve. (y/n)'s her name, I think.

Damn, the Patty one was sexier. And the oldest doesn't seem much to me. Goody two-shoes. That's my first impression of her.

This (y/n) one is paler than any of them, though. And much quieter.

"So, Grim sent you here ?" The queen said with a smile. "He really is a good friend. It's a good thing he found someone who can watch over my daughter."

"What is your ability ?" The king asked out of interest. Well... I have two, since I'm a second prince, but they can't know that. Servants only have one power, either inherited or bestowed. The only ones who can have more are royalties.

What if you're the first child, then ? Well, you inherit your parents' abilities. Mixed. Example, ice and shadows. It'll turn out as dark ice, which is pretty rare.

Kid, my damned older brother, has the ability of hypnotism and control over light. So basically, when he hypnotizes someone---his eyes glow brighter than your phone at 3 am when you wake up just to check a text or an alarm. And that alone can give massive headaches.

He did it to me, too. But I was badass enough to only get the headache since, bitch, I'm his brother !

"I have the control over shadows." I answered the king calmly. That, and speed. Although I can't say that. But hey, I can hide myself better than your missing toys back when you were six.

(damn I'm putting lots of fourth wall breaks, I know... Well whatever 😂😝)

"Really ?" The queen giggled. "That's great. Well, I hope you're willing to protect my daughter the same way her last knight did..." She made a small smile. I turned to the said princess, who made a small frown at the mention of her last knight.

I heard she died, sure, but how and why ? I don't know.

"...Of course I am, your majesty." Tch. I hate this. Why do I have to be so formal ?!

Well, I don't have any other choice.

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[Your POV]

Standing right in front of you is a man----no, scratch that. A boy.

Judging his face, he's rebellious. And not just his face. His expression, too. He looked like he had to deal with a pain in the ass !

"...So..." You made a small mumble. "...You're the knight mom was---"

"I'm a prince." The boy said with obvious annoyance. "Do I look like a knight to you ?"

You shrieked, and backed a bit away from him, moving to your bed's corner. "But mom said you're a kni---oof !"

You heard a sigh as you felt pain on your back. You groaned in pain, and the boy stared down at you with furrowed eyebrows.

"Damn, you really are a wimp."

You gasped, and glared, sitting up. "You're mean ! I'm not a wimp !"

"Judging your face, yes, you are." He sighed, and bent over to pick you up. Then, he placed you back on the bed.

"You're the princess. I'm still confused how you'd rule this kingdom someday, wimp."

"And you're a prince ? You look more like a runt assassin than a prince to me. Liar." You answered back with a scowl, making a cringe out of him.

"Tch. Remember---you are powerless. Wimp. I can throw you out at the window."

"Well---I'll scream."

"But it'll be too late."

"Yes, but..." You looked away in deep thought, before turning back at him with a smile. "You'll be in trouble."

The boy stared, and crossed his arms. "Well, clever. One point." He sighed. "Your mother doesn't know I'm a prince. I came here as a knight."

"You don't even seem like a kni---"

"Okay, that's enough, you wimp." He grumbled. "Just don't ask questions as to why I came here as that. But I got accepted. That means I'm strong. Be scared."

"Oh, I'm really really scared~!"

His face scrunched up. "I'm even a second prince---you're just a third, so I'm still higher ! Tch. I'll be the King someday. I'll steal that crown from Kid and surpass everyone in this wor---"

"Okay, that's enough, runt." You sighed, yawning. "You're not a prince here. You're a knight. My knight. So currently, you're lower than me. I can make you kiss my foot in two seconds."

"Like hell I will."

"Like hell you won't."

He shoved his hands in his pockets, and made a dark grin.

"Wanna bet ? Challenge accepted."