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Request by { I tried to change some plot so sorry ;-; }

~Art isn't mine, Art belong to @ 1380argon on Twitter~

*, let's say this is the year where they fight with the krill. Not sure when, but I'm guessing the sky kingdom does experience war with the darkness right?*

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( y/n Pov )

"Helloooo!"

I kept my look busy on the powerful leader, not hearing my friends call. "Hey? (Y/n)" she waved her hand in front of my face, still no response from me

"(Y/n)" she gently nudged her elbow to my head, it snaps me back "huh! What? Did I miss something!"

"No, but... Wait, we're you looking at"

"No! no! no shhh!" I shut her by pushing her a little bit. She chuckled and sat me down "girl don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Yet"

"I'll kill you in you're sleep!" I threatened her.

"Oh no! I'm so scared, I should go up to Elder for protection!~" she joked, making me twitch. It angered me, but I know she was just teasing me to make me jealous

I growled and punch her back playfully, she just starts to laugh and sit down beside me "when will you tell him anyway"

"Well, what do you think? Would he love a simple girl like me? And besides, we still have a war with the darkness. It's not the best time"

"Well yes true..."

I frowned, but it's true. Confessing during the war is not going to help, I should be doing something helpful for someone.

Even at this position, my ranks are below him. I'm just a soldier fighting for my race.

"But, maybe. If I'm going for it, I will try to confess"

"I'm just hoping the best for you"

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I was resting as usual in my dorm until I heard my door open

"Quick! We have an incoming raid! Get prepare soldier!"

I jolted out of bed and quickly put on my armor and grab my weapons, I marched through the corridor. I can see some warriors and some troopers lining up for combat.

The gate opens and we all run outside. This time was more of a frenzied fight, it was more terrifying than the ones we experience

But there's no time to back up, I strike at any dark creatures that I can see. My armor was smeared with blood, although they are toxic they're not dangerous as long as it doesn't touch our skin

I was too occupied with my enemy that I didn't realize, no matter how skilled and fast I am. They keep coming back

A slash was heard beside me seeing my friend helping me, trying to defend me. "the upper rank will handle this! Let's go to that area!"

She grabbed me by the hand and rest on the spot for a while.

"What are we gonna do? These creatures will keep growing!"

"It seems that we have to aim for the head"

Hearing my friend suggested I quickly ran up to the creature to strike "(y/n)! Wait don't!"

I ran at my target where I was only an inch close. But just then, there comes to the boss or should I say dark dragon. With a roar, it fly super quick towards me. It sends me back flying "Agh!" I scream in agony "(y/n)!" My friend called out.

The dragon flies and prepares one more posture, it seems like it's about to strike me again. It gave me a growl before I heard another outcry, I close my eyes. Thinking that this was probably the end of me

But the howl stops, and I couldn't hear the creature much. It was choking and gagging, as I open my eyes.

I saw dark, and a tremendous figure covered me. His spear was shoving the center of its face. Precisely at its eyes, he shoved it in even deeper than it howls in pain, it slowly lower itself. And completely fall

I look to the left, to saw a familiar mask, no way that's the elder!?

He turns around showing a horizontal slice on his abs and carry my small body, "let's get you healed"

"But sir! The war-"

"Everyone retreat now!"

Everyone obeys his command. And left inside, quickly closing the gate. I looked up to see the Elder that was carrying me in his strong hands. His frame was dripping blood. It went all over me, but I don't mind.

"I will bring you to the Vault of Knowledge, you'll be resting there for the medical cure"

I didn't want to burden him. But he seems so fierce and stressed, so I just played along with what he commands.

I opened my eyes. This place looks more blue and fuzzy, it took me a minute to recognize the place, I just remember the thought of almost passing out during a war zone.

And he carries me to Vault, I became flustered. Not how I wanted the first time interacting with him, as I look around. I realize somebody was sitting in the corner.

Oh no, it's him. My body became hot. It just feels so awkward.

He noticed me and walked up to me. "Are you feeling better soldier?" He asked in the smoothest tone.

"I am... Well, sir"

"You still need to rest. You're not that fully recover."

"But, sir... What about. That cut on you're..."

"Do not worry. I will have that heal later" he grunts at the last part. Which honestly worried me, he's obviously not okay.

"Sir, please. Just try to rest"

It doesn't seem like he wants to fight back, he sat down at the spare bed beside me. It was embarrassing there. Because none of us start a conversation. "Soldier, I am... Impressed by your actions earlier on the battlefield. But risking you're living without a warning can cost horrible damage"

"Anything for the kingdoms..."

He was well amazed by my actions. But, was he that impressed?

"Sir, may I ask you something?"

He looked at me, "sir, I noticed that you've been... Quite different this time, you usually don't bring damaged soldiers. You hand that job to the medic guards..."

He immediately caught up to what I was about to confess. "I think you're damage was quite drastic, so. Waiting for the guards wasn't necessary. You were losing too much blood"

I silenced my self hoping for another answer

"But I will be lying if I say that"

There it is.

"So, what do you mean exactly sir?"

"I couldn't just see you lifeless on the battlefield, it broke me seeing you laying down lifeless, I have no other options but to save you on my own. I just want to keep an eye on you, what can I do without you?"

I couldn't believe it. The mighty Leader that everyone feared has a soft spark for a simple warrior like me. It's unbelievable to think, but it's possible to happen.

He holds my fragile arm. "Can you approve my feelings?"

"How can I not? I've been hiding this too..."

He smiled under his mask.

This wasn't so bad at all.

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-ta76

Waaaa okay I honestly don't regret this

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