The Royal Runt (Blackstar x Reader) [AU]

Chapter 4: Air

[Blackstar's POV]

I watched (y/n) as she slept on her bed. Silent as ever. Honestly, if she held her breath while asleep, it's not hard to believe she's a damn corpse.

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It's pretty bad that her past was tragic. And to think it wasn't long since that happened... It's obvious she hasn't moved on yet.

So she hasn't gone outside much. Hmm... Where should I take her, then ? I mean, I'm new in this kingdom too. I'm not a resident ! I don't know the good places or stuff.

Well... I can just carry a map with me or something... Right ! That'd be cool. Sure. I'd do that.

I looked around her room, seeing like, thousands of books. And there's this spot about places and maps...

Lucky. I don't need to go to the damn library.

I went over, and pulled out this thick book, flipping pages. And as I did, random... Papers fell from the pages.

There were circles and such. Drawings. Summoning... Stuff.

"Eini, Eiko, Eiru, Eins."

Oh... Right. She can summon anything. I bent down to pick up the papers, and looked at them one by one. Goddesses, Gods, mythical creatures... Mythical materials.

But, well, why in this book ?

...Maybe because she thinks people will see these books weird and like, leave them alone ?

Damn that's clever... I'm impressed.

The last papers were... A picture. And a drawing of that picture. Two children laughing---creating snowmen in a yard filled with snow because of winter. The girl was her, and the other had beautiful black hair and a bright smile.

...I'm guessing this would be Tsubaki. The Nakatsukasa who died about four months ago.

Well... That's tragic. I placed them back in the page, and continued with searching for a map, until I saw one that was handrawn. Cool. Maybe she drew it ? It was very detailed, and was really similar to the picture in the book's page... So I took it and shoved it in my pocket.

There. All set. I placed the book back, and examined the map. So there's a forest around here...? I heard forests are great spots for stargazing and sunsets... Maybe I'll just bring her there.

Yep. That's good enough. I'm sure she'd enjoy it.

Now all that's left is to wait for her to wake up...

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[Your POV]

"So, where are you bringing me today ?"

You asked, walking next to your knight as you looked around. "Have you told mom ?"

"Of course I did. And they said it was fine, better, even. I mean, they know of the fact that you haven't left this castle for a long time now so... Yeah." Blackstar gave a nonchalant shrug, smiling slightly. "I have plans. Don't worry."

"You do ?"

"Of course."

You made a small laugh, and nodded. "Alright, then. Bring me to places !

"You see, forests have great views of the sky." Blackstar said as we entered the forest grounds. "So... I planned to bring you here first. I'd show you the... Uh..." He turned away, as if embarrassed. "The sunset... And stars..."

You turned to him, and gasped. "Really ?! That's awesome !" You made a slight grin. "I haven't seen actual sunsets... And constellations."

You made a small shrug, and continued walking ahead. "I always asked Tsubaki to sneak out with me and watch it. We did it once, but... It didn't happen again." You made a small frown. "I don't know why, but she didn't want to again..."

"Oh... Well, for me, I'd take you out anytime !" Blackstar crossed his arms proudly, and grinned. "I'm the greatest star of all time ! And you're lucky that I work for you, because I'm the awesome Blackstar !" He huffed proudly, and laughed.

You rolled your eyes at him, but can't help it and laughed as well. "Prove that to me, then. Show me how great you are."

"...But I don't have to prove it..."

"Then you're not the greatest thing of all time ?" You crossed your arms, making him gasp. "How dare you, your highness ! Of course I am---you want proof ? Fine ! I'll prove it to you."

You laughed. "Good, then !" You walked ahead, leaving him a few steps behind. "So, have you found where we'll watch that sunset ?"

"Uh... Yeah. There's this clearing ahead. It's wide enough to give us a great view." Blackstar snickered. "That's one proof. I'm so great, I know what kind of stuff you like !"

"Well, it's beautiful, but I have more interest in magic." You laughed at his disappointed face when you turned to him. "Like, magical stuff."

"...Can this do, then ?"

You then stopped walking, turning to Blackstar as he walked up to your side. Then, he held a hand out, and a little group of black mist swirled on his hand.

You stared down at it with wide eyes, and giggled. "I guess. So you have power over...?"

"Shadows." Blackstar then created a little flower from it, and gave it to you with a snicker. "It's black mist because it's only shadow bits. And since I'm a second prince, I also have the power over speed. Shhhh. Don't tell anyone, or my awesomeness will spread and the townspeople will want me to be the king !"

You rolled your eyes, but took the flower. "Shut up. It's not like I can tell anyone anyway ! There's not much who gets to see me in a day..."

"Then that's... Great ?" He made a shrug, before pausing. "Oy---that's it ! The clearing !" He laughed, and took your hand, running ahead. You gasped, getting dragged along. "Wait---"

...You can't run.

But... This was fun. Wind blew against you softly, and the feeling of running was... What, great ? It felt refreshing. For you, at least...

The distance was only meters away. But it felt far ! Maybe because you don't run off too much...? Maybe that's why. Everything was fine, until... Well,

Until you felt your heart skip a beat.

"Here we are !"

[Blackstar's POV]

I grinned. The sky was orange, and was starting to dim. We were right on time ! This plan's going to be succesful !

But her hand was shaking. I turned to her, and noticed her eyes were narrowed and she was... What, panting ?

"...Princess ?"

"...I-I... I-it hurts..."

All of the sudden, she fell over, and out of reflex I caught her. "O-oy, what's wrong ?!" I laid her down on the grass, and moved her hair out of her face.

She cracked a smile, before coughing.

"...I-I... Ran out... Of air..."

...Well, shit.

I forgot !