Kurapika x Reader One-Shot Collection - Chapter 21: Chapter 21

The twigs crunch beneath your feet as you walk around this unknown place. Your ex-boyfriend dropped you off in the middle of nowhere. A city girl at heart, this place feels foreign to you. The cool wind whistles through you as you spin around to explore your surroundings. Instead of skyscrapers, there are towers of trees above you. You've never seen so much green before.
With nothing to do but walk, you continue down a path that leads to a meadow. You run through the carpet of wildflowers that cover the grass. For a moment, you feel happy. That feeling quickly fades away as soon as you realize you have nowhere to live or food to eat. Your heartbeat races as you become aware of the fact that your ex-boyfriend left you here to die.
"That bastard! I'll show him I can survive on my own," you shout.
You continue to walk until you reach a stone building. You gasp as you walk closer. It's as if you're a child again and brought a magical castle to life. It's everything you remember from your storybooks.
The wind gets colder as you walk up the steps to the front door, sending a chill down your spine. Before you make it to the top, a giant creature swoops you off your feet. The castle now looks like a small figurine as you are taken higher into the sky. You're afraid to look up to see what it is that is carrying you away. Your stomach drops as it descends back to the castle.
The creature safely returns you to land. You slowly lift your head up to look at the scaly bat-winged creature.
No way...dragons don't exist...where am I?
You stare at it as you plan your escape. You notice there is something about this dragon that doesn't frighten you. There is sadness in its eyes.
"Are you going to hurt me?"
The dragon shakes its head.
"Then why did you bring me here?"
It moves its head towards the door. It creaks as you slowly open it. The sound of your footsteps echo throughout the castle as you walk inside. Tall glass display cases line the walls. Strange items such as skulls, antique medical equipment, and scarlet eyes are safely locked inside each of them.
A beautiful lady walks down the spiral staircase and greets you. "Welcome to your new home."
"My home?" you ask, shocked.
"Yes, come..e," she says as she grabs your hand.
She leads you into a magnificent dining room. Your mouth waters as you smell the delicious food that is beautifully plated on the table. She pulls out a seat for you.
"Please...help yourself to whatever you'd like."
You sit down and immediately grab a plate. You're famished so you fill it with a variety of food.
"Thank you...everything is delicious," you say with a mouthful of food.
The lady patiently waits for you to finish your meal before talking. After you gulp down your water, she folds her hands together on the table.
"You're probably wondering why my dragon brought you here."
You stare at her as you set down your glass. "Yeah. I'm a little curious about that."
"You see...this castle holds a lot of precious things. Things that I can't live without. You can say my dragon is my protector," she says. She hangs her head. "But...she's getting old. She can't protect me and my treasures like she used to."
"That's so sad," you say, listening intently.
She leans in closer to you. "How would you like to be my next dragon?"
You almost fall out of your seat. "What do you mean?" You place your hands on your chest. "I'm human!"
The lady offers you a smile. "I know. However, I have the capability to change that."
"No way...I feel bad...but I don't want to turn into a dragon." You get up from your seat. "Thank you for the meal, but I should be leaving."
"Wait!" She stands up and holds her hand out. "You wouldn't always be a dragon. It will only be when I need you to guard the castle. And when you are human, this will be your home. You are welcome to whatever you want, except my treasures."
You stare at her in disbelief. "This sounds too good to be true. You mean I get to leave behind my shitty life to live in this magnificent castle? And turn into a powerful dragon? What's the catch?"
"The only catch is you'll work for me for the rest of your life."
You chew your lip as you process everything. It only takes you a few seconds to come up with a decision. "Sign me up!"
The lady's eyes widen in surprise. "You don't want time to think about it?"
You shake your head. "Nope. There's nothing else for me in this life." You raise an eyebrow. "Just one question...will it hurt? To turn into a dragon?"
"Just in the beginning," she says. She walks toward you. "Now...let me take you to your room."
You follow her up the spiral staircase. An elaborate chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Various portraits line the walls. This is a place you wouldn't mind spending the rest of your life in.
She opens the door to your bedroom. You gasp as soon as you see the beautifully decorated bedroom that you will occupy. A canopy lines the king-sized bed in the middle of the room. A huge wooden dresser sits against the wall to the right. A bay window complete with a bench and pillows is to your left. It's the perfect spot for reading. Next to it is a door that leads to a balcony overlooking the beautiful forest. You look up at the ceiling. Another chandelier hangs from the middle. It's not as big as the one in the main area, but it's just as elaborate.
You tilt your head to the side when you notice a tea cart next to your bed. A wine glass sits on top. It's filled to the top with red liquid. "Wine?"
The lady shakes her head. "No. That's dragon blood. You will need to drink it for the transformation."
You jump back. "What? But...that's disgusting!"
"Take your time. It's good until midnight." She backs away and turns toward the door.
You grab her arm. "Hey. Thank you. You've given me a second chance at life. I promise to protect your things with all my ability."
Her eyes crinkle at the corners when she smiles. "I know you will."
You jump on your bed as soon as she closes the door behind her. You laugh as you roll around in it. You hop off to look through your dresser drawers. Each drawer is filled with elegant clothing.
"I'm a fucking princess!"
As you look through your new wardrobe, you notice the glass of blood with your peripheral vision. You sigh and pick up the glass. "Why is it always before midnight? Does all magic stop as soon as the clock strikes twelve?" you ask yourself as you walk to the bay window with the glass in your hand.
You sit down on the bench and look outside the window. You can see the sun setting from behind the trees, changing the color of the sky to a mixture of orange, pink, and purple.
The world out there is cruel. People are rude and unforgiving. I'd rather live alone in the woods with the wolves than to go back home.
With that thought, you gulp down the dragon blood. You hold your breath to make it easier, however, the taste of rust is too strong to mask.
You set the glass down and start to pant. There is still more to drink. You stare at it while taking a deep breath.
I can do this.
Once you finish the glass of blood, you run to the mirror. There's blood around your lips. You wipe it off with the back of your hand.
"Well, I don't feel different."
You look closer into the mirror. Your eyes begin to change to a light pink color. You walk back as burning pain flows through your veins. It feels like someone is repeatedly injecting acid directly into your skin.
You fall to your knees, clench your teeth, and grip the rug beneath you. Sweat drops form on your forehead. You scream in agony as something tries to make its way out of your scapulas. Instinctively, you get up to open the door next to the window. Without thinking, you jump off the balcony. You watch as the ground comes closer to you. Before you hit the ground, your new wings spread out and you begin to fly.
Just when you think the pain is at its worst, it subsides as if the wind is blowing it away. You do flips and fly as fast as you can in the air.
Flying is everything you imagined it would feel like. You are weightless in the air, even though you are now a dragon.
After testing your new form, you sit on top of the castle. You look up to the night sky, not regretting a thing.
Months pass by and you are enjoying your new life as the castle's guard. The Lady of the Castle rewards you with extravagant gifts every time you prevent someone from stealing her possessions. You become very close to her. She becomes a mother figure to you.
What gives you the most pleasure is taking the lives of men who try to break inside the castle to steal the treasures. It feels like you are helping out women like yourself who have been taken advantage of by men.
Your heart is tainted and you have sworn to never allow another man to come into your life.
That is until you meet the newest intruder. You are currently in your human form. You answer the door and gasp. Standing in front of you is the most beautiful man you have ever seen. He is of average height and is dressed in a black suit. His hair is so blonde it's as if he's hiding the sun under those thick straight locks. What stands out the most are his alluring black eyes. Big, rounded, and slanted at the corners, his eyes pierce through your soul.
You force yourself to look away. You curse under your breath for allowing a man to make you feel this way.
"What do you want?" you ask, your voice stern.
"Are you the Lady of the Castle?" he asks.
"Answer my question first."
"I believe the owner of this castle has something that belongs to me. I wish to retrieve what is rightfully mine."
"I'm sorry, but everything here belongs to The Lady. Please leave," you say. You start to close the door.
He blocks the door. "I don't want to cause any trouble."
"Then leave. And don't come back."
"Not until I take back what is mine," he says.
"Listen...I don't know who you think you are, but like I said before, everything here belongs to The Lady."
"You are mistaken. She is in possession of something that has been stolen from me. It is imperative that I get it back."
You are still trying to push him away. "Look...Mister...you are the one who is mistaken. The Lady has purchased everything legally through auction. Nothing here has been stolen."
You briefly make eye contact with him. A shock of electricity shoots down your spine. You need him to leave. You take your hand off of the door and place them on his chest. You attempt to push him, but it feels like he is keeping rocks beneath his suit. This man is not like the others you've easily defeated. He's strong. And very determined.
He notices your struggle and lifts his left hand. He gently wraps his fingers around your wrists. He removes them from his chest. "Like I said before, I don't want trouble. Just allow me to speak with The Lady of the Castle."
Your mouth is slightly open as you stare at him. You can still feel the sting of his touch on your wrists. "What is your name?"
"My name is not important. I'll be back here at the same time tomorrow. Please let her know to expect me," he says. He turns to leave.
Who does this man think he is? Does he expect me to obey him like some dog? Oh...I'll be ready for him tomorrow.
As promised, he comes back the next day. You wait for him on top of the castle in your dragon form. You roar as you fly above him. He raises his right hand, exposing what appears to be chains. He pulls his right arm back and throws a metal ball at you.
You hit the ground, not expecting a tiny chain to cause so much pain. He runs toward you. The chain continues to wrap around your neck. You take a deep breath before the chain squeezes your airway. Just when you are about to blow out a breath of fire, he jumps on top of you. You can end his life with one breath, but something deep inside of you tells you to spare him.
"Dragon, as I told the maiden yesterday, I mean no harm," he says, staring into your pink eyes. He furrows his brow as if he recognizes you.
He shows up everyday for the next week. He is so insistent it makes you smile. You're sad when you realize you'll need to kill him soon.
You sit down to eat your dinner when The Lady comes running to you. She sits down in the chair next to you. You can't read her expression.
"(Y/N), I need to talk to you about that man you're playing around with."
You drop your spoon on the table. "My Lady, I promise...I plan on killing him tomorrow. I've just been having a little fun with him."
"No! It's important that you do not kill him!"
You give her a puzzled look. "Wait...you don't want me to kill him?"
"Well, not yet. Let me explain. He's the last Kurta. He possesses scarlet eyes. I want them!"
"And how do you suggest I take them?"
"Make him fall in love with you."
Your eyes widen. "Huh? Why does he need to fall in love with me? I can simply kill him and pluck them right out."
"No, you don't understand. The color of his eyes will be prettier if he's in love," she says. She places her hand on your thigh. "Does he know you're my dragon?"
"No. At least I don't think so."
"Good. Starting tomorrow, I want you to stay in your human form. You're a beautiful girl. I'm sure he'll fall in love with you in no time at all."
"Are men even capable of falling in love? The men where I'm from only want one thing. What makes him any different?"
"Oh, sweetie. Of course men are capable of love. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience before. Now is our chance for revenge. Either way, I want those eyes."
You sigh. "Sure...whatever you say." You hold your chin. "How do you suggest I do him in? You know...when it's time."
She smiles as she slides a red cloth over to you.
You scrunch your forehead as you unwrap the cloth. You stare at the shiny knife. "This is no ordinary guy. He's intelligent. I'm sure he'll be able to avoid a knife attack."
She gives you a mischievous smile. "Not while you're making love to him."
You jump back in your seat. "Wait...what?"
"Hide the knife under your pillow. Just when you're about to give him the orgasm of his life, slice his throat," she says.
"And his eyes?"
"Scoop them out. But be careful...I want them in perfect condition."
You relax against your seat. "Sounds easy enough."
"You can incinerate his body when you're done," she says.
You wrap the knife back in the cloth. You stand up to leave. "You know...your plan is sick." You start to walk away. Before you leave the dining room, you look back at her. "I knew I liked you for a reason." The corners of your mouth move upwards into a mischievous smile.
She smiles back at you. "(Y/N)? Just promise me one thing."
"What?"
"Don't fall in love with him."
The next morning, you sit outside and wait for the Kurta to arrive. You see a shadowy figure appear from the fog. You stand up and straighten out your dress to greet him. You notice he is holding a bag.
He looks surprised to see you. "Oh! Maiden...I was expecting to see your pet dragon. I brought these for her." He hands you the bag.
You open the bag to look inside. The aroma of pumpkin spice fills your nose. "Muffins?"
"Yes. I made them last night. I thought I'd bribe her into letting me inside the castle."
You raise an eyebrow. "You thought you could bribe my dragon with pumpkin muffins?"
"Yes. She is rather playful. To be honest, I think she likes me."
You take offense to his comment. You cross your arms. "My dragon is actually very powerful. She can kill you easily."
He starts to laugh.
"What's so funny?"
"I'm sorry...I never introduced myself. I'm called Kurapika. I'm a hunter and I've had many encounters with strange beasts and monsters," he says, reaching out his hand.
Show off.
You shake his hand. "My name is (Y/N)."
"That's a beautiful name," he says, pulling his hand away. "So where is your dragon?" He looks around the area.
"She actually has the day off."
"I must have worn her out."
You bite your tongue to stop yourself from cursing him out.
"I was actually hoping to see you again," he says.
"You were?" You twist your hair and blink your eyes in an attempt to flirt with him.
"Yes. Please...I need your help." He looks at you with pleading eyes.
"What can I help you with, Kurapika?"
"I'm here to negotiate."
"Negotiate what?" you ask, already knowing the answer.
"The scarlet eyes. I know they are within the walls of this castle."
"They mean a lot to you, huh?"
He hangs his head. "They do."
You touch his arm. "I want to help you," you lie.
He lifts his head. "You do?" he asks, surprised.
"Yes. I will try to convince The Lady to make an offer with you."
He bows in front of you. "Thank you. I will forever be in your debt."
"It won't be easy. I ask that you please be patient with me."
"Of course. I shall return tomorrow. Give my regards to your dragon," he says. He wears the face of someone who just obtained a key to a treasure chest. "Oh, and enjoy the muffins."
He reaches down and brushes his lips against your cheek. The warmth of his breath causes you to blush.
"Thank...thank you," you say.
You watch as he walks away. When he is out of sight, you reach into the bag to pull out one of the muffins. You close your eyes as you savor a bite.
"Dammit...they're delicious."
A few more weeks pass by and you and Kurapika have been spending every day together. The two of you are taking a midday walk in the woods when he confesses the reason why he is seeking the scarlet eyes.
You already heard The Lady's version of the story, but hearing it from him makes your heart ache.
"That's the saddest story I've ever heard!" You cover your mouth with your hand.
"Please...don't feel sorry for me. I'm not looking for pity. I've made great friends during my journey."
"Then why are you telling me?"
He's silent for a few seconds. Instead of his voice, you hear the sounds of birds chirping and squirrels rusting through the leaves. You want to hear more of Kurapika's voice.
"I'm telling you because you're a good person. I'm good at reading people. I can easily tell if they have malicious intentions," he says.
Your heart drops to your stomach. Beads of sweat form on your forehead.
But...I do have malicious intentions. Is he just playing with me?
He stops walking. He grabs your waist with his left hand. He uses his right hand to tuck a few stray hairs behind your ear. He offers you the softest smile you have ever seen.
"I can tell you're nervous. The truth is, I am nervous as well. We've only known each other for a few weeks, but I feel...different. This feeling is new to me." He grabs his chest with his right hand. "I can't describe it."
You hold the hand that's on his chest. "Try. Try to describe the feeling to me."
You look up into his eyes while he searches for an answer. You feel a tinge of guilt as you remember your purpose for being with him. Kurapika isn't like any of the other men you've met in the past. He's smart, kind, and honest. For a moment, you wish the circumstances were different.
"It's an enigma. You're mysterious and my heart longs for you. I don't know if you exist for me, but I am willing to wait a lifetime to find out."
"Oh...Kurapika."
He places a finger on your lips. "Shh...you don't need to say anything."
You want to tell him to run far away. You want to warn him about The Lady and how he is going to die soon. However, you remember how The Lady saved you from your terrible life. You must go through with her plan. It's the least you can do.
Your thoughts are suddenly interrupted as you feel Kurapika's lips press against yours. Waves of electricity are sent throughout your entire body. You feel his tongue swipe across your lower lip. You notice his eyes are closed. He places his right hand behind your head while still supporting your lower back with his left hand. Your eyelids shut as you fall back, allowing him to support your trembling body.
You part your lips. As soon as you feel his tongue touch yours, you collapse. He tightens his grip around you, preventing your fall. His lips never leave yours as he holds you close to his body. You've never felt so safe in your entire life. You wrap your arms around his neck, allowing him to deepen the kiss.
He pulls away for air, leaving you wanting more. You breathe heavily as you stare at his reddened lips. Turning into a dragon doesn't even come close to the magic you just experienced.
"I hope you can forgive me. I just couldn't help myself," he says, tracing your collarbone with his fingertips.
"Of course." You look into his eyes. His black contacts are outlined in a deep crimson color. You place your hand against his cheek. "Show me your eyes."
He steps back. He looks to the left and then to the right before taking his contacts out.
You gasp. It's no wonder The Lady wants his eyes. The deep scarlet color shimmers throughout his irises.
"Kurapika...you should never cover them. They're so beautiful."
"Not as beautiful as you, (Y/N). I've traveled to many places and I've never seen anything that comes close to matching your beauty." He kisses the top of your head.
"Kurapika, thank you for sharing your secret with me," you say, wrapping your arms around the Kurta. "Wait here. I have a secret to share with you."
You release him. He gives you a puzzled look as you run away, leaving him alone in the woods.
Minutes later, you reappear in your dragon form. You sit in front of him and motion for him to hop on your back.
"I'm sorry, dragon. (Y/N) asked me to wait for her."
You move closer to him so he could see your eyes. He looks directly into them.
"(Y/N)? Is that you?"
You nod your head. He hops on your back and you take flight. You can hear his laughter through the wind. The sound warms your heart.
You take him around the castle and through the forest.
Once you safely land, Kurapika hops off. He runs to face you. You hang your head to his level. He touches the side of your head. "I knew it was you! But...how?"
You shake your head. He nods. "We can save that secret for another day," he says.
Later that evening, after you have transformed back into your human form, Kurapika walks you back to the castle. The crescent moon is bright against the darkening sky. The crickets start to chirp in the distance.
Kurapika takes your hand into his. He places it near his lips. "My precious dragon...today has been the best day of my life." He kisses your hand.
"Mine, too."
"I have one more secret to share with you."
You raise an eyebrow. "Another secret?"
"Actually, it's more like a confession," he says.
"What is it?"
"Before I met you, I had only one purpose. Life was all about work with little time for rest and nourishment. I even ignored my friends. Now, I'm in love with life...because you're in it. I don't know how you did it, but you bewitched me. What I'm trying to say is...I...I love you."
Tears well up in your eyes. "Kurapika...I love you, too!"
You reach up to kiss him. He lifts you up and spins you around. He safely places you back on your feet before pulling away.
"Tomorrow?" he asks.
"Of course."
"Until then." He starts to walk away from you. "I hope you have pleasant dreams tonight."
"They will be about you."
You turn around and walk inside the castle. Your smile never leaves your face.
Your smile fades as soon as you notice The Lady staring at you from the fireplace. You jump back in surprise.
"That was some kiss," she says, crossing her arms.
"Well...just doing my job."
Her lips curve upwards into a mischievous smile. "It's time."
"Time for what?" you ask.
"Time to follow through with our plan."
"Oh...that. I think I need a little more time. You know...to make sure he's truly in love with me."
The Lady's smile fades as she walks close to you. She uncrosses her arms and raises her right arm. She slaps the side of your face. You instinctively place your hand on your cheek.
"What was that for?" you ask, tears falling down your cheek.
"I heard him confess his love for you. Why do you want more time? Is it because you're also in love with him?"
"Of course not! You know I'd never disobey you!"
"Good girl," she says, caressing the cheek she just slapped. "Tomorrow night...you'll invite him to the castle. My chef will prepare a romantic dinner for the two of you. After dinner, you'll take him upstairs to your room. Change into the lingerie I placed on your bed...he won't be able to resist you."
"Whatever you say, My Lady," you say with a bow.
You crawl into bed and pull the covers over you. You hate yourself for actually falling in love with Kurapika.
How did this happen? I swore I'd never let another man into my heart.
Regardless, you must go through with The Lady's plan to steal his eyes. She's the one who provided you with your wonderful new life.
You soak your pillowcase as you cry yourself to sleep.
You spend the next day with Kurapika. As soon as the sun begins to set, you invite him in for dinner.
The two of you sit in front of each other. Lanterns surround the table, providing a romantic ambience.
The chef brings out your plates. Kurapika looks at the food with excitement in his eyes.
"Everything looks delicious!"
"Wait til you see what's for dessert," you say with a grin.
After dinner, Kurapika leans back in his chair and rubs his stomach. "That was the most satisfying meal I've had in a long time. And yes, that dessert was absolutely delectable."
You reach under the table and place your hand on his knee. "That wasn't dessert."
Kurapika lifts an eyebrow. "It wasn't?"
"Follow me," you say.
You hold Kurapika's hand as you walk him up the stairs to your bedroom. You open the door that leads to your balcony. "Wait here for me," you say.
Kurapika takes a seat in one of the chairs. "I'll wait anywhere for you. Even in the fiery pit of hell."
You close the door behind you, leaving Kurapika alone. You run to the bathroom to change into lingerie. You check your makeup and take your hair down.
Before going back outside to get Kurapika, you make sure the knife is in place. The Lady had also given you a sharp spoon and a container to place his eyes.
You take a deep breath before slowly walking away from your bed.
You knock on the door to get Kurapika's attention. He opens the door. His jaw drops as soon as he sees you.
"(Y/N)...I...I didn't think it was possible for you to be any prettier," he says, stumbling his words.
You take his hand and lead him to your bed. You crawl on top, onto your knees.
"Kurapika...I want you to show me the stars."
Kurapika swallows hard. You see his Adam's apple move up and down.
"(Y/N), we've only known each other for a few weeks...are you sure?"
"I've never been more sure of anything. Don't you love me?"
"Yes. I love you. I just want to make sure you're ready."
"I'll show you just how ready I am," you say as you unbuckle his belt.
Kurapika's pants fall to his feet. You pull down his briefs. It's obvious he wants you just as much as you want him. His large manhood is erect and ready for attention.
You attempt to wrap your hand around him. You move your face closer, opening your mouth. You lick the clear fluid before putting him in your mouth.
He gasps. "Oh...Kami...(Y/N)," he says.
You move your head up and down his length. You make sure to stop when you feel his legs trembling. You can't finish him off just yet.
You lean back on the bed, licking your lips. Kurapika stares at you with flushed cheeks.
"You're amazing," he says. "Allow me to return the favor."
He grips the sides of your panties. "May I?" he asks.
You nod your head.
He slowly pulls them down, dropping them on the floor.
He gets down on his knees and reaches out to pull you closer to him. He positions your feet flat on the bed. He starts to kiss the inside of your right thigh. You lift your head to watch him. You're glad you turned on the bedside lamp.
He notices your gaze and smiles at you before giving your other thigh attention. When he's finished, he places his hands on top of your knees, spreading your legs. You throw your head back when you feel his breath against your clit. He presses his tongue against it and slowly moves down, parting your lips with his tongue.
You moan loudly as the pleasure travels in waves throughout your body. He starts to devour you. You reach down to grip his hair, forcing his mouth harder on you. Seconds later, you see white. Your body shudders as you climax against his mouth. He lightly sucks your clit as you finish.
You are still breathing heavily. "Ku...ra...pi...ka?"
"Shh...just relax," he says while combing your hair back with his fingers. He kisses your neck until you recover.
Once your breathing returns to normal, you reach up to kiss his lips. He pulls you close, returning your kiss. He starts to breathe heavily once he feels you unbutton his shirt.
He pulls it off quickly, not wanting to let you go. "(Y/N), I want to become one with you."
"Please. Take me."
Kurapika kisses your shoulder before pulling down your strap. He does the same with your other shoulder. He slides your lingerie down and you wiggle yourself free from it. He cups one of your breasts with his hand while placing his lips over the other one. He spreads your legs further apart with his free hand. He gently bites your nipple while placing two of his fingers over your clit. You gasp as he slips them inside of you.
You rock your pelvis against his hand. "That feels...so good."
He pulls his fingers out before you finish again. You pout as he smiles at you. "I promise...this will feel better."
He positions himself directly in front of your wet entrance. He slides in, slowly filling you. You spread your legs as far as they will go, gripping the sheets.
Kurapika gives you a few seconds to adjust to his length before pulling back slowly. He thrusts in and out of you a few times before stopping. "You feel too good. I'll finish in seconds if I keep this up."
"But...ahh..."
"There's no rush. I want this moment to last forever," he says, leaving kisses on your neck.
You gently scratch his back, loving the feel of his weight on top of you. He kisses your bottom lip.
"(Y/N), look at me."
You stare into his eyes. They are a deeper shade of scarlet than from yesterday. Your heart sinks to your stomach when you suddenly realize your purpose for tonight.
"Kurapika," you say, grinding against him. "Please."
"I just want you to know how much I love you," he says.
"I love you, too."
Kurapika slowly pulls back before thrusting into you harder than before. You scream at the sudden rush of pleasure that builds below your navel. You throw your head back and instead of seeing white, tiny sparks appear all around you. Just when you think you can't take it anymore, Kurapika thrusts into you one more time, sending you over the edge of a cliff and into a pool of pure bliss.
Kurapika stops while you recover from your moment of euphoria.
"Did you see them?" he asks.
"See what?"
"The stars."
You smile. "Yes, they were beautiful."
"I'm glad," he says.
You keep your eyes on him while he continues to make love to you. Sweat drops form on his forehead. You reach under your pillow for the knife as soon as he closes his eyes. You know he is close.
He moans through clenched teeth. You allow him a few more seconds of pleasure before pulling the knife out and sliding it across his throat.
Warm blood splatters on your body as he falls on top of you. Your heart rate increases as adrenaline fills your veins. You slide his body off of yours and turn him on his back. His eyes are still open. You hop off of the bed for the spoon. Blood keeps pouring out of his wound. You didn't take into account how bloody this would be.
Tears stream down your cheeks as you insert the spoon into the corner of his eye. You push it in deep enough not to damage the eye. As soon as it pops out, you lean over the bed to throw up.
Once you finish unloading the contents of your stomach onto the floor, you wipe your mouth to proceed with the other eye.
You place them inside the glass container to deliver to The Lady. You feel the adrenaline leave your body as you fall to the floor. The strong smell of blood and vomit fill the room. You feel another wave of nausea. An overwhelming feeling of doom comes over you. You grab your chest. Your airway feels like it's narrowing. You pray death will come for you and take you to Kurapika.
Minutes later, you realize you're not dying. You get up off the floor to walk to the bathroom. You look into the mirror. Your naked body is covered in blood. You reach for a towel and wipe as much off as you can. After slipping into a robe, you walk out to deliver the eyes to The Lady.
That was the plan...wasn't it?
You walk back to your room feeling an overwhelming mix of emotions. Guilt, sadness, fear, and love. You stop at the foot of your bed, staring at Kurapika.
Hearing you sob, he wakes up. He panics when he sees the state that you're in.
"(Y/N)! You're covered in blood! What happened?"
You take in a deep breath of air. "I did it, Kurapika. I killed The Lady. Now you can take back the scarlet eyes. And we can be together," you say, talking fast.
It takes Kurapika a few seconds to process what you just said. "Wait...you murdered someone? For my sake?"
You explain to Kurapika how The Lady wanted you to kill him for his eyes.
Instead of slicing Kurapika's throat like you were supposed to, you waited for him to fall asleep before slipping away to kill The Lady with her own knife. You stepped into her bedroom where she was fast asleep. You slowly walked to her bed and stabbed her repeatedly in the heart. No one was going to get in the way of you and Kurapika.
"Now when I say, I'd kill for you, you'll know I'm being serious. That's how much I love you, Kurapika," you say, cupping his face with your hands.
Kurapika reaches out to touch your cheek. "And I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that I would have done the same for you."
Tears stream down your blood-stained cheeks. You take a breath through your nose, sniffling. "I love you so much, Kurapika!"
Kurapika stands from the bed. "And I love you." He kisses the top of your hair, inhaling the scent of blood. "Let's get you washed up. I believe we have a mess down the hall to clean up."
Kurapika slides your robe off and helps you into the bathtub. You have your knees pulled close to your chest as he washes your hair. He takes his time massaging your scalp. You watch as the blood goes down the drain.
Kurapika wraps up The Lady's body and takes her outside where you are waiting in your dragon form.
You blow out a breath of fire, burning her body to ashes.
Once back in your human form, Kurapika wraps his arm around your shoulder. "Are you okay?"
"I will be," you say. You give him a soft smile. "Let's get back to the castle. I have something for you."
Curious, Kurapika follows you back to the castle. You get an eerie feeling as soon as you walk through the door. You feel out of place now that The Lady is dead.
You find the key to one of the glass display cases. You unlock the door. "Kurapika, I believe these belong to you."
Kurapika's jaw drops. He stares at the pair of scarlet eyes in front of him for a few seconds before speaking.
"You mean...these were right here all along?" he asks.
You nod.
Tears form in Kurapika's eyes. "I'm so in love with you. So much that I forgot all about why I came to this castle in the first place." He blinks, causing the tears to fall down his cheeks. "Thank you, (Y/N)."
Your heart fills with warmth. Never in your life did you imagine experiencing true love. A feeling you can only describe as magical.
You jump toward Kurapika. He catches you and spins you around. Your moment is interrupted by a knock on the door. You pull away from him, in shock. "Who can that be at this hour?" you ask.
"Would you like me to answer it?"
"Let's answer it together," you say.
Kurapika slowly opens the door. An old lady stands in front of the doorway, in tears.
"Can we help you?" you ask her.
She reaches out and hugs you. "Thank you, miss."
"For what? Do I know you?"
"We met once." She pulls away. "I was in my dragon form."
You gasp. "Oh...that was you?"
"Yes. You see...I was once in love. The Lady of the Castle made me murder him. That was years ago. I still regret it to this day." She shakes her head. "But not you. You were brave enough to fight for love."
"So that's why you looked so sad when we first met. Wait...how do you know what I did?"
"I saw you burn her body in the woods. The battle is finally over."
She pulls you in for another hug. When she releases you, she bows in front of Kurapika. "You must be very special to this young dragon. Please...take good care of her."
"I have good intentions for her," he says.
"I'm glad to hear that." She starts to walk back to the door. She turns around before walking out. "You two enjoy your new castle. And your new life together."
You and Kurapika smile at each other.
When the old lady closes the door behind her, you wrap your arms around Kurapika. "So what now?"
He rests his hands on your lower back. "First, I'd like to return these items to their original owners. And second, I'd like to make you my wife."
You pull away from Kurapika. You look up at him to make sure you heard him correctly. "Kurapika?"
He bends down on one knee. "(Y/N), do you remember when I told you I was good at reading people? Well...it turns out I was right about you. From the moment we met, I felt...familiarity. I knew you, but not from my past. I just didn't realize it yet. That you would be a part of my future. It feels like a chain...a chain that is linking our two hearts together." He places his hand over his heart. "With that being said, the question I want to ask you is...will you marry me?"
Your heart skips a beat. You stare into Kurapika's waiting eyes. He is trying his best to be patient, but you can tell he is desperate for an answer.
"Kurapika, before we met, I thought I was finished with men. You see, I came from an abusive relationship. Once he left me in the woods to die, I swore I'd never trust another man again. But then you came along. And in just a short amount of time, I fell in love with you. I fell so hard...like someone suddenly came by and pushed me off the tallest building in the world."
Kurapika shifts his weight. As much as he enjoys hearing your voice, he still wants an answer.
"Kurapika...I'm so sorry! You're waiting for my answer. Yes. I'd love nothing more than to be your wife."
Kurapika breathes a sigh of relief. He stands up and holds you in a tight embrace. "I don't have a ring yet, but I promise to buy you one soon. You can pick it out if you'd like. Don't worry about the cost."
"I don't need a ring...only you."
Kurapika pulls your hair back, exposing your neck. He presses his lips against the delicate skin. "(Y/N), answer me. Who hurt you? I'll hunt him down and make him pay."
You let out a soft laugh. "There's no need for that. I'm safe now."
"That's right. I will keep you safe. Although, I must admit...you were the one who protected me tonight," he says.
You take one of his hands and place a kiss on top of it. "We'll protect each other."
You open his hand, admiring its beauty. You rub his knuckles. How is it possible for a hand to be so damn beautiful?
"(Y/N), I have one more question," Kurapika says, interrupting your thoughts.
"You can ask me anything."
"How do you transform into a dragon? What's your secret?"
You look back up at him and smile. "Oh, Kurapika. I have so much to share with you."
"We have until the end of time. I want to hear everything."
Kurapika reaches down and pulls you into a deep kiss. You smile against his lips. When he finally releases you, the two of you look out to the massive living room of the castle that is now your home.