Zeldris P.O.V

-Possible TW- panic attack??

Every day felt like an eternity. Days had passed and soon days turned into weeks. Each day seemed more and more empty.

The Demon Realm had no sun, but lately I had grown used to the idea of Y/N being my sun. I groaned and stuffed my head into my pillow. This was driving me insane!

Yet, I knew that I would never be able to voice these thoughts. If Y/N was unconious for much longer, they might assign me to another guard. I hated the very idea.

Mask all emotions and be a tool. Never pursue your own happiness. You will no longer be easily let off for your mistakes. Never show tears. Never show compassion.

Every single word pounded in my head. It throbbed and throbbed, a burning sensation growing. I rushed to open the window, my vision clouding and my body stumbling.

I pushed open the windows and took deep, quick breaths. The cool breeze only helped slightly. My whole body had begun to shake.

The only sense of comfort in my life was gone. I couldn't show any emotion and I knew there would be consequences if I did in front of my father. My brother was never close to me and my mother died when I was young.

These thoughts made the room seem suffocating. My hands were trembling like leaves and the corners of my vision darkening. All grips on reality felt like

Would she ever wake up? Would she be gone forever because I left her alone? Would I never feel her gentle touch again? Would I never hear her sweet voice call out my name with that special ring only when she says it?

These thoughts all clouded my mind.y breathing quickened and suddenly my chest had begun to feel tight. Like a plug had been pulled, tears had begun escalating down my cheeks like waterfalls. My knees buckled and brought me down to the ground, making me crawl into a corner and curl up into a ball.

My breathing had become shallow and extremely fast as if I was gasping for air. I sobbed silently into my hands as I had done ever since I was a child.

After all, Father said that showing emotion was weak. He simply said to suffer in silence.

-TW Over-

The next morning occurred as always. The hallways bustled with demon soldiers giving orders to one another, never daring to glance my way. To everyone, I was the son of the Demon King, a force to not be reckoned with.

Was I just an invisible being to them? Was I so worthless that no one would even try to start a conversation?

As I walked the halls I straightened my back and held my head high, just as a prince should. Meliodas was gone now; I'd have to work harder. Meliodas could probably protect that goddess he claims to love. I'm weaker than Meliodas after all.

I passed by the infirmary as usual. I opened the door and walked into Y/N's room. To my shock, one of the maids was there taking her vitals. She turned to me and her face paled.

"O-oh," she muttered, unsure if she should speak or not speak. "H-hello My Lord. Are you here to visit your guard? I'm afraid she's still in a coma at the moment," she spoke softly, her voice trembling softly.

My eyes suddenly widened when I saw Y/N's trembling hand and an oxygen mask on her. My face went pale as I was brought back:

....

A woman lay in the hospital bed, long blonde hair flowing around her. Her body trembled and she coughed violently. I turned to Meliodas and Father, who were also in the room.

"Hello my sweet boys," My mother called out, her voice as sweet and soft as honey. Although, you could tell that she was very ill. I ran to her side and held her hand in mind.

"Hi mom! We came to visit you!" I exclaimed, my green eyes shimmering. "Oh Zeldris you're so sweet," the doctor looked at the Demon King with a worried look, going to whisper in his ear to which he nodded solemnly.

Meliodas came over and smiled brightly, trying his best to hide the tears forming in his eyes. "I promise that I'll protect Zel..." Meliodas whispered, his hands gripping the sides of the infirmary bed.

All of a sudden, mom had started coughing extremely violently, her whole body shaking. Her hands trembled. The maids eyes widened. "My lady!" They all called out frantically. Mom's vitals were dropping and her breathing suddenly became very shallow. "Please hang in there!!"

"MELIODAS! Take Zeldris out! Now!" The Demon King called out. Meliodas nodded and grabbed my hand, trying to usher me out of the room. I tried to pull back. "Stop Mel! What's happening to mom!!" I called out frantically, trying to turn and see what was going on. I could hear the nurses shouting and frantically running around.

Meliodas ignored my cries and harshly tugged me out of the room and shut the door. The last glimpse I ever saw of my mother was her hand falling as the door closed.

......

My hands shook in my armor. "How is she?" I spoke in a rough tone. The maid gulped and fumbled around to find a clipboard. "Um, you see sir-" she tried to find a good way to start speaking.

"TELL ME!" I shouted, grabbing her by her clothing in a threatening way. "S-she may have some p-permanent respiratory problems, My Lord," she stuttered out, frantically wiggling out of my grip.

"She was stabbed in her left lung and was bleeding out for a while. I'm afraid I don't know much more.....I'll leave you alone with her, My Prince," the maid squeaked as she ran out of the room.

I let out a breath that I had been holding and fell to my knees at Y/N's bedside. My lip had begun to tremble.
"P-please come back to me," my voice trembled, and I closed my eyes, feeling numb without her.

I missed the way her tiny hands would brush across my fingers as she dragged me around the palace. I missed the way her fair would dance around her as she fought and trained. I missed her ridiculous sense of humor. I missed her.

I was hopelessly in love, and I knew that. I knew that my love might hurt her in the end, yet I let my feelings slip regardless.

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Happy holidays everyone!!!! I finally got a chapter out!!! I'm sorry that this one is a bit more emotional. Here's some tissues and cookies for any pain I caused: 🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻🍪🍪🍪

Fluff will come......eventually....right after I break your hearts some more.....wait what? I said nothing-