Forgotten One [Black Clover X Male Reader]

Scales

[M/N][L/N] P.O.V

Dropping Julius back off at the kingdom, I went back but through the royal streets. The Kingdom walls on the inside had a bit of damage which was great but kind of depressing because mostly only commoners were harmed. I overheard some commotion so I went to check it out. There was a man who was clearly a royal judging by his robes insulting a servant who was on the ground crying. I had to step in between them.

"Relax, what seems to be the problem?"

"This insolent fool asked for a leave because she wanted to go to her family! So ungrateful!"

I helped the crying lady up onto a crate where she hid her face in her hands as the man continued to berate her endlessly. This clearly must've been a well paying job and if she lost her job now her family most likely would have a hard time putting food on the table so she can't lose her job. I offered a piece of cloth as I turned to the man. I bowed as I spoke.

"I'm so sorry but please understand that if you were in the same situation then you would want to make sure your family is safe too."

"Ugh fine, you're damn lucky this brat makes your pleading reasonable. You get two days off" The man said as he walked away. Turning to the crying lady, I helped her stop her cries and she soon sobered up as she thanked me. I pulled out my pouch and offered her some coins which she thanked me for before she left. I felt a presence in the alleyway but paid no mind to it. I went into a store for tea since I quite liked them like someone I knew a long time ago. It was good to buy things to support local businesses.

Walking around, I picked out a few such as camomile, raspberry leaves, apple tea leaves. Then, I saw a box for black tea. I quite liked the tea since it helped keep me awake when training. I reached to get it but I felt a presence coming closer so I quickly took the last box with a triumphant smile before the person could even reach out. I was lucky since the last few times they had always run out. The presence felt the same as the one in the alleyway. The person wore a cloak but I could tell they were powerful yet strangely familiar. I quickly paid and left. It was clear he didn't notice me because he mumbled something about the box disappearing.

Humming, I had my tea leaves in one bag as I headed to the library. I noticed it was sunset so it would be a bad idea to help out right now, the library was a well deserved rest. I went to pick up a new book. I took a few and began reading about the justice system. It was certainly interesting but I couldn't help but realise sometimes how flawed it was with favouring royal. I felt the same strong mana sitting a few tables down. This had to be a royal or noble. I couldn't help but look over when he pulled his hood down since he had such powerful mana. No one would notice me anyway.

The man had a strong jawline, he had a small beauty spot right above his chin. He had slicked back black hair except one part of his hair which was infront of his face with a set of pitch black eyes which felt like the night sky. His lips were set in almost a permanent frown. I noted his features before turning back to my book to continue reading it. He seemed familiar. The book delved deeper about the flaws of the justice system and how they could be easily exploited. Sighing, I closed the book as I went to put it back.

Caught up in my thoughts, I didn't realise that someone had bumped my elbow into mine as they too returned the book. The person quickly moved back and examined me with a stoic expression. It was the guy from earlier. He looked to the book I had before he started talking about it. I was able to keep up with his topic ideas and his points about the Justice system. I agreed with a lot of his points with information of my own which he seemed slightly shocked by. Any ideas I was against, I would tell him with my own evidence.

"I'm sorry, it's rude of me to talk so openly and not ask your name."

"It's (M/N) and you are?"

"Damnatio Kira, would you be interested in continuing our talk over some tea? It's quite rare to see someone keep up with me"

"You're flattering me too much. I have to turn you down sadly, I just bought tea and I can't wait to try the black tea." I said happily as my nervousness faded away. I put the books away and grabbed my paper bag which I showed to him from my spot. He seemed amused by me as he walked me out. He seemed quite content with my presence despite the permanent frown on his face.

"You were the one who helped the lady in the alleyway and the one who got the last box of black tea"

"Yes, is there a problem with that?" Damnatio shook his head as he told that even some nobles made him angry. He was really a justice man even if his all depended on his scales. I smiled as I bid him farewell before taking off into the sky. I can't help but think I know this man from somewhere. His eyes widened at me being able to fly but he kept his usual frown as he walked away. I flew back to the base with the whole base worried where I was. I showed them the bags of tea with a nervous laugh.

"You had me worried (M/N)!" Finral said as he tutted me. Charmy had clung onto my legs crying happily before I picked her up. Luck bounced up to me demanding a fight but I told him I was exhausted so it would be tommorow. I put away the tea leaves in the cabinet before collapsing onto the couch with an exhausted sigh. I was too tired to wait for Charmy to make dinner so I decided to sleep there.

Third P.O.V

Everyone ate the dinner Charmy had prepared and noticed something was missing. The Black Bulls found their missing member sleeping on the couch with soft snores accompanying him. They sighed realising that (M/N) had clearly overworked himself again in the morning till evening. They would have to curb his bad habit but for now, a silent fight broke out over who would take (M/N) to his room. It wasn't so silent because it was the Black Bulls. In the end, the commotion woke (M/N) up so he just dragged himself back to his room much to everyone's dismay.

Charmy managed to sneak herself into the room and cuddled with her mom. He wrapped an arm around her and cradled her in his sleep like a protective mother would. No carb diet monsters could get Charmy if (M/N) was in the way. Even Noelle snuck in with a blush on her face. She wanted to feel the motherly love. The other day she couldn't so she settled for hugging Grey and if anyone questioned her she would blame it on something else.

"You want to sleep here too?" (M/N)'s voice sleepily drawled out with a yawn. Noelle gave a small nod and she was about to say something when (M/N) put a finger to his lips. Noelle wondered what he was doing until she noticed the sleeping Charmy. He had a sleepy smile from what she could see in the dark with barely any light filtering into the room. (M/N) stood up and carefully got off of the bed.

Quietly, the boy went and took out a mattress as he told Noelle to get in the bed. She did as she was careful for Charmy who seemed to be mumbling something. She wasn't expecting for the boy to willingly sleep on the mattress after plucking Charmy from her. He cradled Charmy back and forth as well as he could. She was surprised when a hand fell on her head. He began petting her head with a gentle smile.

In that moment, Noelle thought she saw her mother in (M/N)'s place as he petted his hair. The gentle touch with that smile. If she was alive, she would've definitely done this, comforted her without hesitation. She couldn't help but start sobbing into the pillow. She's always wanted this, a mother figure. She cried out her mother's name as (M/N) just kept soothing her. He never scolded her despite how tired he was. Soon, she fell asleep and (M/N) fell asleep too shortly with a small smile on his face.

"Goodnight Noelle"

A/N: Hello, I actually cried writing the end of this chapter and teared up proofreading. This chapter was definitely way longer than the others but if it's for moments like these then, I'm down for it. Thanks for reading!