#precure lock

~ Poor Kuroro is traumatized. He’s been through so much, so he really needs a friend. Lucky for him, he met you! You’re just what he needed to come out of his shell! It took a while, but after he warmed up to you, you guys are inseparable!

~ He’s a very low maintenance friend. He doesn’t need to talk a whole bunch or do a lot of exciting activities. Just hanging out in the same room is enough for him. Though he’s not opposed to doing something fun!

~ He loves being out in nature! Take him to a large, green field, and he’s endlessly entertained! He’ll pick flowers with you, and weave them together to make matching best friend flower crowns!

~ Kuroro really is the sweetest little boy. He’s so thoughtful, and always concerned for you. He’s a good listener, so if you need to vent, he’s there for you! He may not be good with advice, but he’ll try his best!

~ While he was way more cheeky as Lock, he still has a bit of that attitude in him as Kuroro. He’ll pull little, lighthearted pranks. Nothing mean or bad. Just moving your stuff when you’re not looking, or jumping out of a corner to scare you. It’s all in good fun!

~ He’s your biggest supporter. He cheers you on for whatever you do, even though he’s not that loud. If you have sports matches or performances, he goes to every one of them! He’ll happily make banners for you as well!

~ Kuroro’s still pretty young lad, so he might not get some of the subjects you talk about. If you’re still in school, he’d volunteer to help with your homework, only to be completely stumped. If you’re an adult, it’s even worse. He doesn’t get all these “taxes” and stuff. But he still enjoys being your friend, even if he doesn’t understand everything.

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“How on Earth could such a little thing almost kill us?”

That’s what you asked yourself the first time you saw Lock’s true form. He was an adorable little cat-fairy. And his name was actually Kuroro. Right now, he was hiding in a box, cowering. He seemed to be really guilty about what he did, and also terrified.

It honestly made you really sad. You got on your knees, and slowly inched closer to his hiding spot. With each little movement, Kuroro would scoot further back into the box. “Gosh. He really is that terrified, isn’t he?” You thought to yourself.

Well, to be fair, you were the biggest out of all the others. You were much older. You weren’t even a student at Noble Academy. You were just a teacher-in-training. Who could’ve known that you’d end up becoming a Pretty Cure and have to save Earth and the Hope Kingdom?

Not wanting to force Kuroro out of his hiding space, you simply sat next to it. You hoped to get him used to your company. You sat there for ages. Every time you’d look over to him, he’d be staring at you. Though he’d quickly turn away.

This was going to be a long process.

~(Two Months Later)~

You were definitely correct about it taking a long time. It took a week before Kuroro would even talk to you. His voice was always so quiet and timid. It honestly broke your heart. What on Earth has this poor guy been through?

The answer to that came later. Kuroro revealed that the cost he always wore as Lock was the actual villain. He was just a sort of vessel for it. And not only that, his friends were captured. You felt terrible for him, and wanted to help him heal.

Kuroro was basically who you spent all your free time with. You talked to him about anything you could think of. To your delight, he would talk back. Every once in a while, you could see him smile, and hear him laugh. You saw that as a huge accomplishment. But nothing could’ve prepared you for the immense joy you felt when he sat with you for the first time.

It was just your normal routine. You’ve gotten back from helping the school staff, and entered the room Kuroro was occupying. The moment you closed the door, he was there waiting for you. He wasn’t in his box like usual. Instead, he stood in the middle of the room.

You hid your excitement, and just did what you normally did. You sat cross legged on the floor, and asked about his day. All he said was “It was fine.”, and walked over to you. He then sat next to you, with his back resting on one of your legs. You thought you would burst into tears right then and there, but you managed to keep your composure.

Since then, Kuroro’s been doing great. He’s still timid, but you think that’s just his personality. He’s much more happy, and has warmed up to the others. But you’re still his favorite. He sees you as an older sister, and a comfort person. You don’t mind this one bit.

But the both of you have one thing you’ve secretly been dreading.

“What will happen when all this is over?”

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The final battle has come to a close. Dyspear was defeated, and Close has surrendered. The feeling of relief and happiness greatly overpowered the physical pain you felt from the fight.

After congratulating and celebrating with the girls, you went to go find Kuroro. You had defeated Lock yet again, and was very worried about him.

You found Kuroro sitting on the ground, and you immediately rushed over to him. “Kuroro! Are you okay?” You called.

“(name)!” He said with tears in his eyes. He leaped into your arms, and you hugged him tight. When your eyes opened again, you saw a tattered coat on the ground. The very same one that possessed Kuroro.

He noticed you looking at it, and did the same. His expression showed one of sorrow, and he glanced back at you. “Hey (name), do you think you can fix it?”

You smiled at him, and walked over to the coat. Picking it up by the hood, you examined it. It had many rips and holes, but it didn’t look unrepairable. “I think it may just be possible.”

You threw the coat over your shoulder, and held out Kuroro in your arms to get a good look at him. “So. I guess you have to go back to the Hope Kingdom huh?”

Kuroro’s smile faded, and his ears drooped. “Oh. Yeah.” He mumbled, voice dripping of melancholy.

“Well, I’m gonna miss you buddy.” You pulled him in for another tight hug. Tears threatened to fall, but you held them in. Kuroro though, couldn’t. He began sobbing loudly into your neck.

“I don’t wanna go! I wanna stay with you!” He cried. That was the straw that broke the camel’s back, because thick, hot tears began streaming down your face as well.

“Then don’t go! You can live with me! I’ll fix the coat, and we can all stay together!” You said in between sobs.

“Really?” He sniffled, slowing down his crying to look up at you.

You smiled, doing the same. “Really.”

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Fixing that coat proved difficult, but after hours, and many pricked fingers, it was as good as new. Well, almost. It was pretty obviously sewn back together, but it seemed grateful all the same.

Kuroro and the coat, which you call Lock, are inseparable now. The only time Lock isn’t being worn by him is at night. You have to admit, having two cheeky kids rolled into one makes you feel overwhelmed sometimes. But you love them, so you take care of them the best you can.

“C’mon guys! It’s time for bed.” You called from Kuroro’s room.

“Okay, (name).” Said boy obeyed, taking off the coat. Kuroro, now turned back into a cat, jumped onto the bed, and got under the covers. Lock, however, felt mischievous. Not wanting to go to bed yet, it attempted to fly away.

“Oh no you don’t.” You grabbed it by the hood, stopping it in its tracks. Lock became limp, feeling defeated. Finally being obedient, it hung itself on the hanger next to Kuroro’s bed.

“Goodnight guys.” You said. You gave Kuroro’s hair a ruffle, before tucking him in.

“Goodnight (name).” He said. Lock waved its sleeve in a way to copy Kuroro’s words. You smiled, and waved back.

You flicked the light switch off, and left the door open slightly, just how Kuroro liked it. And with a sigh, the day was over. It isn’t always easy taking care of basically two little brothers, but you wouldn’t change it for the world.

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