The Royal Runt (Blackstar x Reader) [AU]

Chapter 23: Backstory

[Your POV (goddamn, finally, right ?)]

You sighed as you left the room.

That image of him was stuck in your head. He looked so terrified... Blackstar had never looked terrified. If anything, he always looked so cocky and full of himself. Confident. Up to the point where staring would make you hear his "I'm the greatest Blackstar !" motto.

...But hey, you'd feel the same. Finding out you're somehow related to someone... Heck, it'll make you question everything you know.

"Going somewhere ?"

You turned, only to see Fleitte, smiling brightly. You gasped, and quickly went for a hug. "Fleitte !"

He chuckled as you felt his hand pat your back. "What's up ?"

"Nothing much." You giggled, soon pulling away. "Are you busy ? I'm heading to the library as of this moment. Can you join me ?"

"Sure thing." Fleitte answered, smiling. "I don't have much to do today anyways. But, library ? Why ? You have your very own set of books..." He asked in doubt, which ticked you off a bit. Right. Should you tell him...? Yeesh.

"Well... I'm going to do some research. About... Einean ?"

"The only books of that left are in the kingdom of Eine, (y/n)."

"...O-oh." You tensed, and laughed nervously, walking ahead. "Well..." You muttered, thinking of it. You went to search for Astra. What would happen if he knew...? Not that you didn't trust him. Just... Well, you're doing it on Blackstar's behalf. And you're not sure if he'd want him to know.

...You didn't want to break the guy's trust.

Fleitte frowned, taking your hand as he caught up to you. Then, he took your hand. "You're forgetting that I can read minds, (y/n). What connection does Blackstar have with that kingdom ?"

His hand was cold.

You tensed, and sighed. There was no hiding it now... "...Just... I told him of that story. He's interested. And since I forbid him to leave my room... I'll research it for him !"

"Lies."

He continued walking, headed to the library. "Tell me the truth, (y/n)."

You followed after him, unable to speak for a short moment. But then, you recovered. Maybe he'd understand...

So you told him everything. About how Blackstar is possibly Tsubaki's brother (according to the diary), and about the kingdom. About why you went ahead to research for him.

By the time you finished, you both found a spot at the farthest back of the library---and you both were surrounded of books, all with the symbol of Astra... The one placed on your wrist.

"I've heard of knights worrying for their royalty, but I never heard of the vice versa." Fleitte said, adjusting his glasses. "You must've gotten attached."

You almost choked on your own laugh. "W-wait, what ? Hell no ! Impossible."

"I hope that's true." Fleitte turned to you with a sigh. "You grew super attached to Tsubaki. If Blackstar were to undergo the same fate, it'll hurt worse..." He said, before turning back to the book.

...Nah. You weren't attached to that runt.

"How can you keep up with this ? You sit here all day, for the rest of your life ? What the hell ? How are you not bored ? How can you stay sane, confined in this large room ?"

"Because none, (y/n). I'm a guy. I don't really... Take interest with flowers ?"

Nope.

"My hair was already messy in the first place. Why bother ?"