Day 1 [Klaus/ Steven/ Femt]

Day 1 [Klaus/ Steven/ Femt]

Prompt: "You lied"

Klaus

If only Klaus had kept his mouth shut. If he had approached the situation differently. If he hadn't done that in the first place.

And now here you were, walking out the front door because of his actions.

You hadn't gotten explosively upset and Klaus was grateful for that. But you were still leaving on a sour note. And there wasn't anything Klaus could do to stop you, this meeting was instrumental to your career after all.

But if only Klaus could come with you, things might smooth out faster, wouldn't they? And yet, your last words rang through Klaus's mind as if to deafen him.

"You mean to tell me that everything I thought was a lie?" That aggravated sigh, "That the only reason you asked me out was a love potion?"

Even stating how the potion worked hadn't helped, not when you were upset. Klaus could only hope that you would return in a better mood, or perhaps even text when you got there safely. He would always worry, even if everything about his life was on shaky ground.

.

Steven

Steven didn't know what to say at the moment. His lover was sitting in disbelief over what they just witnessed. It was disheartening to say the least.

While he hadn't kept it secret as to the fact that he was dangerous, he never did explain why he was dangerous. And that hadn't really come up until tonight. When his split second decision to protect his work, his friend, and you all in one fell swoop had taken a turn for the worst.

Steven desperately hoped that this was just the adrenaline and fear.

"Why?" You finally spoke between shaky breaths, "Why would you lie like? To me?"

"[Name], I wasn't lying. I just-"

"You lied by omission Steven! That..."

You trailed off, looking away. Backing away from Steven and his open arms.

"That's the same as lying." You sighed, "Sure I have my secrets too. But it's not like I'm covering up the existence of other people in the apartment."

"[Name], it's not like that. I can't explain it without putting you at risk." Steven kept trying to step closer, "I would never lie to hurt you. I want to keep you safe, that's all."

"Then why didn't you tell me you had a spectral squad in the house?"

.

Femt

You looked down at the city in abject horror. What had you done? And why had Femt of all people perpetuated this?

"You alright dearie?" The familiar half giggle over your shoulder, "You seem a bit pale."

Your mind churned, processing what you were seeing, "You lied to me. You said these things were harmless."

"Hm? Did I?" Femt tapped his chin, "I'm pretty sure there was a little something about they wouldn't harm you. But I never said that these giant pig-creatures were completely harmless."

You turned on your heel. Facing the typically sweet man... or was he just, sweet to you? Had he been using you this whole time? Lying and manipulating you to do this?

"Oh don't give me that look dearie." Femt slid an arm around your shoulders, "It isn't the end of the world. It's merely a game. And trust me, you'll get use to those Libra goodie-goodies spoiling the fun."

You pushed Femt's arm off, stepping away from him, "This... This isn't fun Femt. You lied to me about what you do. You used me to hurt innocent people. Games shouldn't come with a death clause."

Femt frowned, the reality of the situation setting in. Just how upset you were over this. He could either dig his grave deeper, and keep you around out of fear. Or he could try to salvage the moment. Both solutions would take work in the long run...

Though the look on your face spelled it out very clearly.

omg thank you for writing for daniel law too 😭

<3 I try. I'm not sure if its even accurate to his character (since I use the wiki and anime mostly...)

Day 2 [Steven/ Zed/ Daniel]

Prompt: Pining Heart

Steven

"That's the third time you've picked your coffee up simply to put it back down Steven," Klaus frowned across the table, "Is there something wrong?"

The dark-haired man just blinked a couple times. Admitting to this would only make things worse, but Klaus would likely try to force Steven into an off day if he didn't.

"I've just been thinking about [Name]." He was slow to say it, even to Klaus, avoiding eye contact as well, "I just can't seem to get them off my mind lately."

Steven happened to glance at Klaus at the end of his confession, only to find that tiny, knowing, kitten smile of his looking back at him. Meaning Steven looked away, hiding his flustered blushing as best he could behind the coffee mug. It was bad enough that K.K. was on his case over this. Now Klaus was thinking the same way.

It wasn't like they'd like him the same way. Not a chance...

.

Zed

Zed was hesitant to approach his own coworker to ask them out to lunch. And with Zapp in his ear about how someone like you wouldn't be caught dead hanging around someone like Zed, well that only made things worse.

Even if Zed knew that was a complete lie. You were more opposed to being seen around Zapp than anyone else in the office, truth be told. He still felt strange asking you to go to lunch, as friends of course. Zed would likely die if he actually asked you out on a real date.

And yet, before he could walk off in pseudo-defeat, Zed felt a warm finger tapping at his elbow, and nearly jumped for multiple reasons. Starting with the fact that you were so close to him without him noticing, and ending with the fact that it was you.

"Hey, I was about to go to Chiro's for lunch, did you wanna come with?" Zed's heart sped up involuntarily at how you tilted your head, "I thought I'd offer since we're the only ones in the office right now."

Why was this lump in his throat refusing to go down? "Y-yeah, sure [Name]."

.

Daniel

This was torment for Daniel, and downright embarrassing to boot. He shouldn't feel this way at his age, not over such a pure drop of sunshine like [Name]. To make matters worse, they worked at the coffee house he frequented, so being nice to him first thing in the morning was just part of their job.

He couldn't bring himself to be flirty, just awkward and a little shy. And for someone his age, in his profession, it was unacceptable. He is a detective, a police officer, he shouldn't fall for the cute barista down the road. He shouldn't be like--

"Oh! Hey Lieutenant." Daniel froze next to his mailbox, slowly turning to the friendly voice, "Nice day huh?"

He barely had his composure but, "Oh yeah, real nice. But uh, ya don't have to call me Lieutenant all the time."

Daniel felt his stomach folding at the sweet, innocent look on your face, "Well I uh... never actually caught your name. You always order as Lieutenant Law so..."

"Oh yeah... oops." He could only hope he wasn't cherry red right now, "My name's Daniel. Or, ya know, you can call me Dan..."

Daniel was trailing off awkwardly, not even sure he should continue speaking. This was so embarrassing for him, the butterflies, the way his heart was doing backflips. He was a man in his thirties and here he was, heart pounding like he was a damn teenager. Though it was over an extremely cute person so maybe it wasn't all bad.

"Daniel..." He was done for, you were just too perfect, "I like it. It suits you."

"Y-y-yeah."

It wasn't even a particularly warm day, but Daniel was in danger of melting on the spot.

Klaus vibes.... he agreed to help with your studying and got held up at work.... oops.

"I missed a deadline for the group project and I'm now trying to make it up to you by burying you in helpful research papers and baked goods" AU

- (@yellowmagicalgirl)

Day 6 [Leo/ Zapp/ Dog]

Prompt: "You're lucky you didn't get someone killed!"

Leo

This could have gone so much better. Leo should have tried talking you out of that Hail Mary attack. This was just painful to see. The scene replayed in his mind as you lay there, unresponsive in your hospital bed. Who knew how long you'd be passed out like that.

"Run Leo!"

"Huh? Not without you [Name]!"

"Just trust me Leo!" That look in your eye spurred Leo on, "Go! Now!"

He should have argued a little longer. Setting off all that magic at once had drained you completely, and the spells mixed in the worst ways possible. And worst than that was how Steven could just so casually dismiss it.

"Honestly, they just got lucky Klaus." The older dark-haired man sighed, "I mean, [Name] could have gotten someone killed."

Leo could see Klaus nodding from the corner of his eye. Either you or himself could have died, but you didn't. That's all that mattered.

.

Zapp

You could only wish you had Zapp's energy in battle. Sure, you could keep up but he just had some kind of zeal about himself. Maybe it was the literal hot blood he used to fight with.

"Heads up!"

Zapp's voice rang out from maybe twenty yards away, but you could tell that he barely dented the large metal obstruction. Meaning it was just your turn to tear something up.

You smacked it with all your might, blood hammer style was no joke after all. The debris raining down was proof enough of that, though some of it was still too large to not continue to repair itself.

Both you and Zapp kept batting the metal problem around until the core was exposed. Though the damage done across the city was far from ideal. Leading to both of you being scolded like kids.

"You need to be more careful!" Steven was just shy of gritting his teeth, "You could have gotten someone killed! Honestly, we expect Zapp to be like this but [Name]. You're supposed to be the voice of reason for him. Reign him in from time to time, not just blindly go along with the destruction."

Klaus had to lead Steven away before he popped a vein. You really couldn't argue much, for all intents and purposes, Steven was right. Didn't mean you had to like it, or neglect hastily made plans to go get a drink afterwards.

.

Dog

"Exo-Crimson."

You didn't get any kind of warning when Dog landed next to you. A large crater formed under him, causing you to lose your footing and struggle to do anything except flail. But you heard a woman screaming, her baby's carriage had slipped from her grip.

Acting as fast as you could, and losing a shoe in the process, you managed to save the infant, just not the stroller. Though the basket could be replaced, and the mother thanked you as you handed the small swaddled baby back to her, you still couldn't shake the anger rising in the back of your throat.

"Whew. That was close [Name]." Dog picked up your dropped shoe, "Another second and you would've been swarmed."

You couldn't help it, you snapped out of pure stress, "YOU'RE LUCKY YOU DIDN'T GET SOMEONE KILLED!"

Dog held his hands up in surrender, your shoe dangling from his thumb.

"Sugar Pie, c'mon. It wasn't that bad." He stopped just shy of where you stood, "I know I messed up your fighting but that thing was almost on top of you."

"Not me, there was a mother and her baby close by." You gestured to the wreck of a stroller, "I barely saved the kid. Just, please, be more careful. Our job is literally to protect civilians."

Dog's face fell when he noticed the mangled stroller. He really hadn't meant to do that. Boy was he lucky you were right there this time.

Birthday Cheer [Klaus x Reader]

Requested by Anonymous 👟

Klaus woke from the same nightmare. Always the same thing, at least twice a week. Seeing you spinning away from him into the darkest of abysses. Forever just barely out of his reach. Klaus hated the feeling, he hated that he had to give up like this. He was still determined to find you, though no one knew where you'd been in the Great Collapse. For all they knew, all their contacts, no matter how hard they searched...

Klaus hated that this was his one defeat.

He hardly noticed the date on the calendar, only a cursory glance to confirm that this was the day his nightmare had been set in. The empty feeling in his stomach swirled with anger and longing. Klaus didn't feel like eating much, despite the wonderful spread of breakfast Gilbert had laid out. Something was missing, and it ate at Klaus to not be sharing today with you. Everything felt off.

~~~~~

"Happy Birthday Klausie!"

K.K. flung her arms around the tall man's neck, holding a small well-wrapped package addressed to him. And while Klaus did indeed return the hug, it was only half-heartedly. This feeling of loss followed him, especially today.

"Thank you K.K." Klaus was practically toneless, worrying everyone in the office, "I truly appreciate this."

K.K.'s face fell into a soft frown, "Klaus, you know [Name] wouldn't want you to be like this. They'd have your--"

"Ease up K.K." Steven interjected, setting a card on Klaus's desk, "It's only been a year since... Well, since everything happened. You can't hold it against Klaus until the sting wears off."

Klaus turned, slightly ashamed of how his terrible mood was affecting everyone. He couldn't help it, he wasn't sure if even he was strong enough to bear the burdens laid upon his shoulders. Not all of these things happening at once.

~~~~~

"This just in, a building thought to have been lost in the Great Collapse has just re-appeared. Police have the area sealed off, but it looks hopeful for the prospect of survivors to emerge any moment now."

Klaus turned his attention to the television simply out of curiosity. If buildings could reappear then there might be a chance that people could as well. But the idea of getting his hopes up hurt more than he cared to admit. Klaus wasn't used to this pessimistic attitude. He wanted very much to get rid of it as quickly as--

Klaus knocked his chair over with the force of standing up. Disbelief swirled with the newfound giddy rush of what he'd seen. There was no mistaking who it was on the TV, one of the first to exit the building had been...

There was no stopping Klaus, he hadn't the patience to even consider getting into a vehicle. No, he was nearly racing down the street toward large ambulances and police tape.

Naturally, this behavior was causing everyone around him to jump clean out of his way. And leaving Steven, Zapp, and K.K. tailing after him. Steven had caught what made Klaus act so out of character, only just able to explain as they raced out of the office after their red-haired boss.

Klaus stopped just shy of the barricade, panting slightly and hair all a mess. Eyes scanning the area for where you might have gone, which ambulance were you near...

"Klaus..."

The poor frazzled man nearly broke his ankles turning to that relieved sigh. Unable to stop himself from scooping you into a tight hug. Tiny tears were easing out of his shut eyes, face buried tightly against your neck, fangs very much pressed against your skin in a way that would threaten to break through if he tried to speak.

But Klaus had no intentions of that, he was far too overwhelmed with emotions to speak. He just needed to have you close, not even caring how many people were around to watch.

Yet that joy and relief were short-lived as the guilt started setting in. How easily he had given up on you returning. The moment's intensity was stripped away by how horrible he felt. As if he had abandoned you, left you for dead. As if his dreams had been more you calling out to him rather than a manifestation of his own fears.

Or had it merely changed as he lost hope?

Klaus backed away, sheepish and guilty, unwilling to let go of your hand yet feeling as if he wasn't worthy of holding on. He had given up after all. That had to be the single worst thing he's ever done, right?

You were blocked from sight by a wild K.K. flinging her arms around you. Klaus stood there as the guilt mounted, K.K. explaining how Klaus had been the last person to stop looking for you.

He couldn't take the way you beamed up at him. He didn't deserve the way you were looking at him.

Klaus wanted you to hate him for giving up at all. To hold him accountable for something, for leaving you alone like that. For not making sure you were safe, anything.

But that never came.

You were just relieved to be back, no longer lost amid the Alterworld. Glad that everyone was safe, and that Klaus was there to greet you and show you back to the office. To be able to spend a quiet evening with him and properly celebrate his birthday, even if it was a year late.

"Klaus," You had to hunt him down in his greenhouse, "I meant to give this to you last year, but..."

"[Name], I... I don't." Klaus looked you over, but things were still settling in his mind, "Your being back is more than enough of a gift."

You frowned a little, "You've been kinda cagey since... Well, it's hard to pinpoint the moment you started being cagey but... What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Klaus might think he's good at lying but his fidgeting and generally shifty behavior said otherwise, "I've merely been attempting to not be overbearing. I'd rather avoid making a nuisance of myself the day you return."

Klaus didn't like how you were staring him down, not in the slightest. His finger ticked at the handle of his watering can, feeling like he had been cornered. Instantly knowing you'd caught onto the fact that he was lying.

"L-Liebling. I..." Klaus finally gave in, sitting down at the nearby garden table, "In truth, I feel as if I've failed you. Regardless of how long it took, I still gave up looking for you. I had believed you to be dead. I can't help but feel terribly guilty about that."

Klaus was shaking, badly. His breathing became shallow as his tempo increased as if he had to get all of this off his chest before he exploded.

"I had lost hope, for the first time in my life I had turned my back on someone I deeply care about. That feeling of complete defeat had barely set in this morning before the news broadcast showing you were perfectly fine. In my haste, I hadn't registered how poorly I was behaving. I had simply been so swept up at the moment I didn't think about the full ramifications of my actions how..."

"Klaus!" You squeezed the large hands as they twisted together, "Look at me. Please."

Like a child in trouble, Klaus couldn't stop that sad puppy look across his face. The tears just barely contained behind those glasses.

"You're doing this all to yourself. I don't blame you for anything." You were trying to pry his hands apart, emphasis on trying, "I get it, I felt the same. Every day I gave up a little at a time. But this, now that we're together... now that everything is back to... well kind of back to normal. None of that matters."

You really had to stretch across the table to cup his cheek, "It kills me to see you beating yourself up so badly on your birthday of all days. I know how difficult it must be, given everything that happened. But that doesn't mean you... doesn't mean that we can't still make the best of this."

You stopped, not sure if you really should keep going or not. You knew where Klaus was coming from, how torn up he must feel to be this shaky and upset. But you couldn't stand the silence either.

"I mean," You chuckled under your breath, "We've fought blood breeds and ended up in matching hospital gowns. Bouncing back from hardships is kinda our strongest attribute."

Klaus broke, chuckling a little through tears streaming down his face. His hand enveloped yours as he leaned closer. It would take him time to fully forgive himself, but at least for today he could set aside his turmoil and simply enjoy your presence.

Maybe even forgive himself before the new year.