Mischievous Things

Forbidden Love

Far from the perception of the human world where no one would dare look, and never could, there resides a far greater civilization, one of immense power, of dignity, of-

"HAJIME! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS?!"

"Well, I uh-"

"DON'T YOU 'Well, I uh-" ME, MISTER." Chiaki grabs Hajime by his ahoge and pulls him up to her face. "You do realize you were only supposed to investigate Inferna for 25 years, but you've been gone 35. What happened?!"

"W-well, Ms. Chiaki, it's a long story..."

Chiaki fluffs her wings and sits down. "I have time." She looks up at the clock. "Why don't we take up ten more years to explain it to me in full detail?"

Hajime tenses up. There is no way in Inferna this will end well. He gulps, and takes a deep breath, sweat beading on his face. "I... I fell in love with a Daetheus."

"For the love of- YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH A DAETHEUS?! ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE?!"

"The heart is a very strange thing, Ms. Chiaki-"

"Men. Clueless creatures, the lot of them. So much as a word from an attractive female and they lose their minds. Whoever she may be, there's no way she'd ever notice a worthless scrub like you, anyhow."

"B-But here's the thing... She's actually a he."

Chiaki almost chokes on her own saliva. After a short coughing fit, she finally croaks out, "So, lemme get this straight. Not only have you fallen into a love forbidden to Caeluskind, you've also betrayed the laws of Daetheuskind alike." She scoffs. "You disgust me."

"But, Chiaki-"

"Furthermore, do you have any clue how Makoto will react to this?" She stands up and crosses her arms. "If he finds out THAT'S the reason you're so late, there's no telling what he'll do!"

"He's not that harsh-"

"Look, the law is the law either way, and breaking it will ensue a corresponding punishment. This is on both our heads, pal, and I'm not gonna take the fall for your stupid-"

"Will you SHUT UP and listen to me for a minute?!"

In shock, Chiaki gives in and sits back down. "Alright. I'm all ears. You better have a good explanation."

"Look, I realize the Caela and Daethea have been feuding for several thousand millennia, but during my mission being sent to Inferna, I learned that... That they're not as awful as we've always assumed they are. At least... They aren't now."

"And how does this relate to your forbidden love?"

"Ah, right. This one in particular... Well, this was one unlike any other Daetheus. He showed me the truth, he guided me in hopes that we would be able to create peace between our two races. The war ended forever ago, so why in Makoto's name are we still feuding?!"

"Look, maybe I don't know all that much about the people of Inferna, but I do know that that tyrant, Junko, is still in power, and she will never be forgiven! She is a traitor!"

"That's just one person! Can't we just put aside our differences for once and listen to each other?!"

"Look, Hajime. I can see you've completely lost your mind, but could you hurry up and snap back to your senses?" She fidgets with her necktie. "We need a better, more plausible excuse for your tardiness."

"Better... More plausible excuse... You're a fool. You couldn't possibly comprehend how the fires of my passion for that man burn..." Trying to regain his calming tone, Hajime leans forward. "Makoto is a forgiving ruler. Maybe, if I just explain my situation to him, I will be able to help improve relations between Aurae and Inferna, even if it is just a little."

Chiaki slams her fist on the desk next to her. "'Improve relations' my ass... You really are blind, kiddo." As she says that, Chiaki angrily storms off, not wanting to bother with him any longer.

As soon as Chiaki slams the door shut and Hajime begins to breathe a sigh of relief, he hears a tap at his window. He turns his head, and to his surprise-

"NAGITO?!"

"Hush, keep it down or they'll see me."

"How did you-"

"I got special permission to pass through the barrier, however, it was for a different reason..."

"So you lied to the Queen?!"

"Junko is a savage and a traitor. She doesn't deserve the truth."

Hajime pushes apart the doors to the window and grabs Nagito's hand. "Well, get inside, then. I wouldn't want you to get into any trouble."

Nagito lets himself get pulled inside and Hajime closes the windows and shutters behind them. Nagito stands and speaks in a low tone. "Look. Although Junko may be a witch who resides in a sea of lies, I believe I must still fulfill the duty I came here for."

"And what would that be?"

Nagito kneels down as if he is proposing, which makes Hajime blush a little. "I would like you... To escort me to the palace."

"T-To the palace?! I've never been there myself- not even Chiaki has, and she's the highest ranking officer in our branch!"

"I have heard of your King, Makoto, and his kindness. I am sure he wouldn't mind you escorting me, especially since I have an important message to deliver."

"A message?"

Nagito sits down on his knees and closes his eyes. "Junko has caught spies from Aurae, you included, wandering around Inferna, and has sent me to issue a warning. 'If the people of Aurae continue to meddle in our affairs without permission, there may be a declaration of war.'"

Hajime lets out a small gasp and falls back onto his elbows. "Wait, this is all a misunderstanding. I'm not a spy- Makoto, at least from what I know, has never sent a single spy to Inferna for any reason; our job is to investigate your culture, and how the place is improving since the last Imperial War, not to corrupt your government or system in any way!"

"I realize that. That's why I volunteered to deliver the message; however, Junko may be suspicious of me in my plans to unite our two nations, and does not actually intend for me to speak to the King." Nagito stands up again and places his hands on the bed surrounding Hajime. "Which is why I would like for you to accompany me, for I have faith in your ability." He falls to his knees and bows his head. "Please. Do this for me, Hajime."

"Lift your head. Seriously, you don't need to plead with me. Nagito, I- I love you. I wouldn't deny your request no matter what it was."

Nagito lifts his head and Hajime, unable to stop himself, reaches out and strokes his hair. Nagito's eyes light up. His ears start twitching and he wags his tail.

Hajime quickly retracts his hand. "Oh, s-sorry."

Nagito flattens his ears submissively. "No, please... D-do it again."

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How did this get so erotic wtf

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