?promise of particles?lloyd x FEM!reader?

Into the Arena :169:

You had gotten it.

But you couldn't take them 3 on 1 even with a weapon. And they were already tired from running away, they couldn't chase you again.

Sprinting back the way you came, you hurried away from the trio, dagger clutched tight. But they did run after you.

"20 daggers have been returned!"

Shiiiiit.

10 left. Of course they would want this one. Lloyd had to get one too.

Geo, WyldFyre and Sora all had one returned. You had to hope Nya, Cole and Zane had gotten their own.

Biting down on the dagger's hilt, you began scaling a tree. Your fingers scraped against the sticky bark. But you were getting away.

Once the branches were too small to support your weight, you paused, taking a breath. The distant buzz of your Elemental Powers was clearer now. It seemed they would only be gone for the match, once the sun set, they would be back.

Leaping to a branch from another tree, you began running through the canopy, getting away from your assailants. You had to find Lloyd again though. You wouldn't turn in your blade without knowing he was safe.

Sticking the dagger into one of your empty sheaths, you were able to pant from all the running. You were on top of a mountain, why was it so hot??

You crouched down, peering through the leaves. You could see the clearing up ahead with people running and fighting around. It was the final 10 Blades, and still 26 people, so you weren't surprised about that. No bright green though. You hoped he wasn't looking for you.

"Hope who's not looking for you?" Lloyd asked, crouching down beside you. You couldn't stop the flinch he had spooked you with.

Well, he wasn't looking for you anymore. "Had I said that out loud?" You sighed, shaking your head. "I just hoped you weren't trying to find me so we didn't go in circles looking for each other."

You frowned. "How'd you find me though?"

He opened his mouth, shut it, then pulled his head back. "I- I don't know, honestly. I could just tell you were this way. Like a pulling feeling- kind of how you describe your powers.."

"Weird. Maybe it's a bond thing." You muttered, studying the clearing.

Lloyd leaned next to you. "A what thing..?"

Riighhhtt.. you had never explained that. "Dragon Bond. Ask Rontu about it." You were NOT going to explain that to him. Especially not now.

"Kay.. I have to get a dagger. That's our top priority." He dropped the subject, thankfully. "I think the best thing at this point would just be to fight for one in the center. Keep your's hidden, and we can both try to get one for me."

Decent idea. "One problem though. What if anyone else on our team still needs one? I say since both the kids are done, we hand ours in as soon as possible. The others can all fight for themselves. I'm mostly worried about Ras' team targeting you."

He tilted his head forward, trying to catch your eye. "Targeting.. me. What aren't you telling me? You seem so much more.. intense."

"I don't know." You sighed. "I'm not trying to brush you off or hide what's happening, I just- I genuinely don't know. I heard a voice, saying I could save you."

Lloyd kicked his legs back and forth, thinking. "..save me from what..?"

Tucking your head to your chest, you shook your head. "I don't know that either! I thought I had to save you from myself, but Rontu talked me out of it, but I've still been feeling worried. That something is going to happen to you."

Putting a hand on your cheek, he guided your gaze to his own. "Save me from... You..?"

"I keep having dreams about the Phantasm Cave. I killed you. And I couldn't stop it. But I thought Rontu helped, but I just- I don't know." You explained, staring at him.

Sliding closer to you, he took a deep breath.

"I've been scared of hurting you too."

Oh.

Wait

..what?

"That vision I had, of burying you. Ever since then, I force myself to not pull away, to not treat you like something fragile. Because you're not. But when I fight I'm terrified if I take my eyes off of you, it'll be the last time I do." He muttered, resting his cheek on your shoulder.

You swallowed, watching as golden hour filled the arena. "We're a mess, huh?"

He hummed in agreement, pressing a kiss to your hairline before standing. "We should get going on that blade. Who knows how much long-"

"25 Blades of Beckoning have been returned! 5 remain!"

"Wonderful. C'mon SunsetShimmer, let's get you a dagger." You smiled, stepping off the branch, falling towards the ground.

Rolling over your shoulder, you broke your fall, Lloyd dropping down beside you.

You tightened your bandana at the back of your head, ready to go. "Let's get that blade."

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:3 I loved planning and writing this chapter so much
Especially the fight between Turner :)))

Just an update since it's been awhile, still no posting schedule and I don't plan for another update in a bit since I've been having such bad burnout and writers block.
(Low-key hoping this gives me more motivation to write)

For anyone keeping track of chapter spoilers:

I'm gonna state this: don't complain about a lack of updates, I've been updating consistently since 2023 and this is hobby writing, not professional. I've seen some drama recently about this, and want to be clear, I do not owe it to anyone to share, or write this, so do not complain. :3