•Key•
Y/n: Your Name
L/n: Last Name
F/n: Fake Name
H/c: Hair Color
H/l: Hair Length
E/c: Eye Color
F/c: Favourite Color
2/f/c: Second Favorite Color
F/a: Favourite Activity
F/f: Favourite Food
N/n: Nickname
M/n: Mother's Name

Song: Fools - Lauren Aquilina (Somewhat inspires the chapter and a very good song you should listen to!)

-An Hour Earlier-

Italics are thoughts...

Your POV

I was stressed out. Why? Last night, I had a dream where everyone I love was dying - Owl, Alec, Garroth, Zane, Vylad, even my mother, and father... and I could only choose one to heal and save. I ended up taking too long to choose and they all ended up passing away. It was the worst dream I have ever had... and I had a feeling that my newfound magicks had something to do with it.

Sure, I've only forcefully used it once, but it's been haunting me for a long time. I've just been introduced to a new world I didn't even know I was apart of, and I want to know as much as I can...

... so something like my dream doesn't happen in real life.

So, I decided to take Aphmau out for a walk. She wasn't busy, so it was the perfect time to talk with her. I told her about the dream, but all she just said it was the stress of having powers getting to my head. I expected as much, but I just wanted to make sure.

"Thank you, Aphmau... hey, speaking of dreams, have you seen Garroth recently?" I asked, hopefully.

She silently looked down.

"A-Aphmau?"

"Yes. I did, and I delivered your message, but..." The ravenette responded. I put a hand on her shoulder.

"... but what?"

She shook her head, shaking my hand off her shoulder as well. Aphmau then smiled at me, and, although it was fake, I went along with it.

"It's nothing, Y/n. He's fine. He was a bit injured, but I healed him no problem! When he heard the news that you and Vylad were safe and sound he was ecstatic," She said.

I smiled. "Really?! Thank you so much, Aphmau!" Then, I came to a conclusion. "Zane caused the injuries, didn't he? You know, he's always been distant... but he's also so close to me, as are the other brothers. I wish they weren't fighting."

"I'm pretty sure you and Vylad are closer," Aphmau stated out of nowhere.

A felt my cheeks faintly get hot. "Why's that?"

She just points to the direction of the woods behind me in response. I turn to see Vylad staring at me, but when I catch his gaze, his eyes move onto the ocean next to Aphmau and I. I sigh, chuckling.

"We're best friends, of course, we're closer."

"I didn't mean it like that... but, sure, you're very close best friends," Aphmau giggled. I rolled my eyes, knowing what she meant, and soon we ended the conversation.

I walked over to Vylad's house afterward, thinking we could take a walk on the beach to help me keep my mind off my dream.

I quietly climb up the ladder, and I stand the entrance. Vylad was still standing beside the window, staring out into the ocean. I knock on the wood next to me.

When I finally attract his attention, I exclaim, "Knock, knock! Vylad? Wanna head down to the beach?"

He smiles at me, a dreamy look in his eyes. "Of course."

So, we go out into the ocean and we talk. We talk, we talk, and we talk... and, at one point, he slips his hand into mine. It's cute, and I feel like we were meant to be doing that. His hand fit into mine like two puzzle pieces, and I didn't object to it. We just continued talking.

At some point, Vylad had asked me what I found out that morning about my magicks. I told him about everything: the dream, the stress, and what Aphmau had told me (minus the part about Vylad), but he didn't seem to pay attention. I snapped him back to reality, but I was still concerned.

When we take a break, I'll ask him what's up. I decided, There must be something going on. This isn't like him...

Later, we did eventually take a break on a couple of big rocks, so, I finally asked him, "You okay?"

We had a simple conversation afterward. I explained why I thought something was going on, he denied it until he finally said something was bothering him, but even then he didn't tell me what. It was at this time I was fed up.

So, I started ranting, and before I knew it, guess what I said? "You can trust me, Vylad. I'll always be here for you because, no matter how you feel about me, I will always love you more than a best friend."

W-Wait... Y/N!!! YOU JUST CONFESSED YOUR LOVE TO HIM! THIS CAN EITHER GO REALLY GOOD OR REALLY BAD!!!!! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!

... Luckily for me, things went amazing.

He smiled warmly at me, and his response was something I could only dream of, "I love you too... more than a best friend or a sister. I really love you... that's what has been bothering me. I was worried that you wouldn't accept me."

My eyes widened.

Why wouldn't I accept him...?

Then, I notice him lean in closer, which brings me to this moment, in which Vylad is so close if I moved one-inch closer I would seal the gap between us.

I can feel his hot breath on my face, as his emerald eyes stare into mine, and my heart is beating so loud, I think he can hear it. The anticipation before the kiss is mirrored in my shaking lips.

I feel so unprepared...

He smiles, and I smile back, and soon enough he connects our lips.

His were exactly as I could remember, soft and comforting. He put one hand on my waist and I mine on his shoulder. It was the first time I had kissed him, actually in love, instead of just having a childish crush. (Not that having a crush is childish, sometimes that can lead to real love!)

I was in heaven.

Until, Vylad suddenly pulls away, getting up. His loving smile is replaced by anger.

"V-Vylad...? What's wrong?"

I had gotten what I want, but now I'm scared.

He stares long and hard at me, before sighing. "I can't do this." Then, he walks off.

My eyes widen. "Vylad! Wait!" I get up and I run towards him, grabbing his arm. "Vylad, what's going on?! I-I thought you said you loved me... did I do something wrong?"

He looks at me softly, saying, "I don't want to drag you into this. I never did. That's why... that's why I didn't confess sooner."

"W-What?! What does that mean?!? Vylad, why are you always so cryptic with me?! JUST MAN UP AND TELL ME THE TRUTH!" I yell. I never intended to sound so mean to him... but I have to tell him what I've been feeling all this time.

Vylad glares at me, my statement seeming to hit a nerve, "I CAN'T! DON'T YOU GET IT Y/N?! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I WOULD DIE FOR YOU - THAT'S THE PROBLEM! SHADOW KNIGHTS ARE SUPPOSED TO FORGET ABOUT THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND FORGET THEIR EMOTIONS! BUT I CHANGED THAT. I PULLED MYSELF BACK IN TIME SO WE COULD HAVE OUR MOMENTS TOGETHER. I'VE BROKEN EVERY. SINGLE. RULE. FOR YOU! AND MY STUPID SHADOW KNIGHT SIDE IS- IS-!"

He then falls to the ground, hands over his face. His sobbing echoes through the empty forest. I then drop to my knees beside him, taking his shaking hands off his face. I wipe the tears away, and I kiss his lips, stroking the back of his head. When I pull away, he's relaxed.

"Hey, it'll be okay, alright? We'll get through this. I don't care what you are, Vylad. You could be an alien for all I care! I would still love you, and I always will... so, please, stop crying? I can't stop the demons in your head, but I can help chase them away for a bit. Trust me, we'll be okay. I just want you to be mine... so, what do you chose? Living in the fear of the Shadow Knight side of you forever, or having me to help chase the fear away?"

He smiles at me, sitting up and pulling me into a bone-crushing hug. "I chose you."

I embrace him back. "I chose you too..."

Soon, we pull away, and I wipe the remaining tears from his eyes. Then, Vylad looks up. "It's getting dark. We should be heading back. Hey... can you stay with me, in my treehouse? We can sleep together like we did when we first got here."

I nod. "That would be nice... and V?"

"Yeah?" He asks, standing up and pulling me up as well.

"I love you."

"Heh," He kisses my forehead, "I love you too, N/n."
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A/n: I really hope you enjoyed this chapter! YOU AND VYLAD ARE NOW IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER! YAY!

Also, go read the Christmas special in the sidestory book! M'kay, bai.

~Owl