A Second Chance (Claude x M!Byleth)

Chapter One: Another Chance White Clouds

Claude groaned as he sat up. Well, struggled to get up since his head started pounding in utmost pain. He looked around, to find his room that he resided in Garrag Magg. Was he back in the past? He jumped off his bed and ran towards the mirror. He gasped the moment his eyes met his own reflection. He was younger, back when he was in his late teens.

'Did I not say that we are going to the past Claude?'

"Oh shit" He said out loud, startled by Sothis' sudden outburst.

'Ah! You and the professor are the same. It brings me joy watching your body spasm upon hearing my voice.'

"O-Oh.. it's just that I didn't think it would be happening..."

'So you were questioning my words?'

"N-No! It's just..." he sighed, "Never mind. Thank you Sothis...For this second chance."

'.... you are most welcome.' Sothis replied, ' I will guide you from here on out. Please do not hesitate to call upon me when something is amiss from before.'

"Huh? What do you mean?"

'Time traveling is a blessing but a curse. I will not be surprised if something is here to throw you out the existence.'

"So we're doing something illegal?"

'Nothing is illegal when you are a goddess. We have rules'

"Oh ...okay.." He said, unsure how to feel about this.

There was a knock on the door, which he quickly changed into his uniform and rushed to open the door with his unkempt hair. He opened the door, quickly apologizing about being late.

He heard a sigh, oh how much he missed the voice. It's been a decade he hasn't seen or heard him ever since.

"Fine, I'll excuse you this once Claude, since you normally don't miss class." Byleth said, still looking at his book while fixing his reading glasses. Wait, when did he start wearing glasses?

"Oh yeah.... I um.. Did some late night studying and well yeah... good morning professor."

"Its the afternoon Claude. Its three hours past Noon. Are you alright? You are very off."

"N-No! Everything is fine... I just need to get back on my sleeping schedule..."

Byleth just gave him the look and sighed, "See me in my office before the curfew. We need to talk."

"YES!"

Byleth just sighed and walked away. Giving Claude time to close the door and give time to himself.

'Wow, way to blow it off your chances with the professor. I don't even think that those forces trying to kill you need to do anything before you even kill yourself Claude.' Sothis mocked, somewhat giggling at the end, 'but fear not, there are more that to become, make sure you play your cards right and you will be able to hold him within your arms grasp Claude.'

"Thanks Sothis, you're not bad for a kid."

'I AM NOT A CHILD!'

Claude laughed as he decided to clear up his desk before he decided to meet up with his professor. 

"Teach.. " he mumbled and laid against the wall and put his arm in his forehead, "I won't fail you."

'That's the spirit'

Claude smiled and continued to think about his professor before the evening.