Exo One Shots

Baekhyun- Medieval AU Part 1

(Notice: This one shot is in third person with a Korean girl's name in it. I apologize for the tense switch but I find it easier to write in third person and also, for this story, there is a lot of name addressing so it would be a lot easier to understand if written this way. )

Part 1

Ara stepped out of the palace doors and into the sun, her pink and white gown flowing as the breeze blew softly. She loved going outside, since she didn't get to do it too often on her own. She looked down the steps at her personal, most trustworthy royal guard who was standing up straight and looking up at her with a smile and his hand stretched out to her. She smiled back and took a few steps down the cement stairway before putting her hand in his and walking the rest of the way down. She took her hand back once she was at the bottom and looked up at him. He grinned once more at her and laced his hands together behind his back.

"Where would you like to go, Lady Ara?" the royal guard asked.

Ara pressed her lips together and hummed. "Chanyeol, can't you let me go on my own, today?"

Chanyeol shook his head sternly and crossed his eyes. "No can do, my lady. Your father's orders are the same every time you ask. I am to watch over you if you ever step foot outside the palace."

Ara huffed and looked down with a somber expression, remaining quiet. She was tired of constantly being inside the palace, eyes always on her at all times. She couldn't even bathe without someone trying to help her. She just wanted to explore and live out her dream of travelling the world. She loved being with Chanyeol, of course, he was the only person she considered a friend since he was her age, and she grew up with him, but it wasn't what she wanted anymore. She was becoming more and more unhappy, day by day.

Chanyeol looked at her with concern before putting a hand on her shoulder, making her look up at him. "Don't look so down, princess. Your dad, and even I, only want your safety. I will protect you with all that I have, so you should always feel safe."

Ara smiled softly at him, nodding once. "I know that, and am truly grateful."

But all she's ever felt is safe. She wanted to be in danger for once in her life. Have fun, feel a sense of freedom and discovery.

Chanyeol watched her look forward, a longing expression on her face. He knew what she wanted. He knew how sad she must be inside, despite how strong she was on the outside. However, he couldn't let her be in any danger. There were many people out there who would take advantage of a vulnerable, pure, rich princess. She was also clumsy and naive at times, which worried him. She could easily get hurt in this world, which he dreaded. He swore to her father, who is the king, that he would protect her with everything he had. He also swore to himself. He would forever be by her side, no matter what.

"Let's go to the market. It might make you feel better." Chanyeol offered, removing his hand and motioning her to the carriage.

She nodded but before getting into the carriage, she paused and looked up at Chanyeol.

"Chanyeol? Can we... take a horse instead? Only a horse?" she asked, hoping he would allow it.

He thought for a moment, looking at the carriage and then the horse itself. He looked back down at Ara and sighed, nodding. He didn't see the problem in going by horse instead of carriage.

"Fetch my horse!" Chanyeol ordered the servants, them quickly nodding and taking the carriage and the horse attached back to the stables, swapping for Chanyeol's personal horse.

Once his horse was brought and all saddled up, he helped Ara on the horse and hopped on in front of her.

"Careful, it'll be a bit bumpy and uncomfortable. Hold onto me, princess." he told her, glancing back at her before patting his horse on the side.