The Royal Runt (Blackstar x Reader) [AU]

Chapter 24: Untitled

[Fleitte's POV]

"...There's nothing much here..." (y/n) said with a frown. "It's all just... Stories of how the kingdom fell. No people information..."

Of course. It's my plan. I somehow managed to burn all of those books one by one without getting caught...

Ah, whatever.

"Well," I turned to her, and managed a smile. "Astra's gone for years now... It's understandable how there's only scraps of stories left."

"Maybe I should travel somewhere else... I need to know if they're really related..."

"Why ?" I asked, staring at her. She turned to me, with a slight frown. "...Because I want Blackstar to stop worrying about it..."

"I can't stand seeing him that way again..."

I managed a slight grin. They've grown close. It'd be easier to eliminate both.

"Let them do the research. Follow them around. And when it's confirmed, kill him. If she sees, then kill her, too."

"I don't want to kill (y/n), damn it. I really regret putting that curse. She's really nice and all... It's that damn king's fault. If he just let me have her back then..."

Here's a funfact, I have the couple under control. I read their minds to find their worst fear. And hey, it's me. So as a dark sorcerer, I cast a spell on them both. That spell was enough to traumatize them, to the point they'd follow anything I say. I told them to do the punishment stuff to Tsubaki. They did.

But that'd be gone once I remove it. I don't think anyone even noticed until now. Pfft. Poor things.

"Fine fine. But do what I said. It'll be easier for you."

"Of course."

"Astra used to be around the Einean borders. There's no kingdom built in replacement, but there's this small market town there. It's where we all get our resources."

"...How'd you know ?"

"(y/n), as the royal couple's assistant, I'm sent there along with carriages to count stocks."

"Oh." She gave a slight nod, and stood. "That's nice... Did that market destroy the kingdom ?"

"No." I shrugged. "Everyone were killed but the place was alive. It was free shelter---why destroy it ? But the castle... In respect, and in fear of the royal family returning to that castle one day, they left it alone. Everything that was there, is still there. No one dared to steal."

"Thank you." She started taking the stacks of books. "I'm going there... Thanks for the information."

I gave her a smile, shrugging. "You're welcome !"

She only smiled back. Then, she left---to return the books. She didn't need to, but she always did that. Just because she didn't want the servants to fix her mess...

Too pure for this world. Born royal. I first assumed she won't know the unfair ways of the world, but she knew. And she does her best to make everything equal, even if it's treating servants as friends instead of treating them harshly...

As she left, I only made a slight sigh. I've killed innocents---no, they're not innocent. I was innocent, and they hated me for being born, which was not my fault. They deserved to die.

But her ? She doesn't. Blackstar's fate lies in a yes or no question. And if the answer's yes...

"I'd have to separate those two..."

[Blackstar's POV]

To hell with relaxing and not worrying.

It's been four hours since (y/n) left. I can't even sit comfortably in this bed ! Or maybe it's just because I can't stay put without making sure she was okay.

But hey, why ?

I don't know. Maybe because she's an idiot that might get hurt in a gajillion ways ? Like, tripping on stairs. That idiot can do that, I swear.

Maybe I should get up. Why am I staying, anyway ? I rebelled back in my prince days ! Why can't I rebel now, right ?

So I did. I went and decided to stand up... Aha ! It didn't hurt. Pfft. I knew I was better than that. So I went and slipped on a pair of slippers. Yes, slippers. Problem ?

"I'm sure she's in the library..." I mumbled, sighing. What was she thinking ? Commanding me to stay just because she didn't want me to worry too much...

How can I not worry ? Damn it.

I was only about to get to the door when it opened, revealing (y/n). I blinked, and shrugged. "Hi."

She stared, and gasped. "Why are you up ?! Lay back down, you dummy !" She started walking to me, glaring. "I told you to stay put !"

"I can't stay put, damn it ! What if you got hurt ?!"

"I'm in the castle grounds, Blackstar."

"Yeah, but Night was able to break in and kill Tsubaki." I said without hesitation. "I was with Fleitte." She answered, and grabbed my shirt. "Lay down."

"Hell no. I'd grow roots from my ass if I lay down longer !"

"I'd lay with you, then ! Let's grow roots together." She said, huffing as she pushed me over. I landed on the soft bed.

Now now, that sounded a bit wrong... Yeesh. But as soon as I met the bed, she laid down next to me, huffing slightly.

There's no reason to get up now, anyway. She's here, safe and sound...

"...Did you find anything ?" I can't help but ask. But by the way she's grumpy, I can guess the answer.

"No." She sighed, turning to look at me. "...But we will... We're going to Astra tomorrow."

"...Huh ?"

"Astra, Blackstar. The kingdom still exists, the castle exists. And everything there was untouched. We can find everything right there."

I stared down at her, and chuckled. "You really went through all that trouble, huh ?"

"I told you, I'd research. I found nothing, but I found a lead. That's enough."

I laughed, placing my hands behind my head. "Right. How many books did you read ?"

"About thirty."

"Mhmm. That's tiring." I shrugged. "Sleep."

"With you awake ?" She rolled her eyes. "No. You're a pervert."

"That's rude ! I'm a guy, yes, and can be attracted. But I'm not a pervert ! I respect girls."

"Yeah, right."

"Sarcasm noted." I chuckled, and turned my gaze up to the ceiling. "Get some rest, you idiot. You're the first person I knew who can read thirty books in one sitting."

"I sit here all day. I could do better." She grinned, and I turned back to her with a slight glare. "I don't want you to."

"Meanbag." She mumbled, and to my surprise, she moved closer. I watched, until she curled up like she always does when she sleeps.

She was out sooner than I expected.

I can't help but to laugh. She must've felt cold or something... She slept on the freaking comforter. See ? An idiot.

So I went head and just pulled it off from under her (with hard work) and placed it on her.

Well... I'd have to be ready for tomorrow.