#the death!reader

Riddle, Leona, Azul, Jamil, Vil, Iida

Malleuse x Death!reader (bounus x Lilia)

Let's Set the Scene:

Y/n Death sat under the lone tree that sat at the edge of a cliff. They huffed in slight annoyance as they waited for their host. Not many people invite them to things, but the invitor is running late. So as they waited, Y/n looked over the two books in their hands, when panting was heard.

They turned to see their long friend Lilia, running up the path to them.

"Magic on the fritz again?" Y/n asked.

"Simple spells are such a hassle in this age. But at least I still have my looks," Lilia breathed as he plopped down next to Y/n. "And I have bought some wine. Red Wine, your favorite."

Y/n smiles softly as Lilia uncorks the bottle. The Old fae passes the bottle to the old god, who happily takes a swig. Letting out a satisfied sigh as they passed the bottle back to the old fae.

Lilia smiles mischievously as he holds the bottle neck close to his lips. "You know, humans know days would say that this would be an indirect kiss," Lilia smirks.

Y/n slowly turns to look at him, with the most lost and confused expression on their face. Lilia tried to explain the thought process behind the saying, but old Death may have taken it literally.

The two just giggled it off as they continued to drink the wine and catch up on old times. What they each had learned during their time on earth. As Y/n rested against the tree, one of the books slipped out from their robe.

Lilia catches a glimpse of the books as Y/n casually tucks them away from view once more.

"So... My time is almost up?" Lilia asks calmly.

"Yes," Y/n says sadly.

"I figured as much, and the other book?" Lilia probed.

"Another unfortunate fae, but one who takes life for granted," Y/n growls softly.

"I see... So... How much time do I have?" Lilia asked.

"Not Much," Y/n said softly, something stirred in their empty chest.

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Lilia took the news of his time seriously. So much so, he suddenly dropped out of school without much notice.

Sadly, this obviously affected those closest to him. Silver and Malleus did not take to the news well.

Malleus held in his woes, but the storms still clearly expressed his turmoil.

Y/n, in respect for her dear friend Lilia, decided to take a different approach with Malleus.

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Malleus wandered through the quiet night when he came across a whillow tree. Just under its branches was a small table. Y/n sat on one seat, waiting for a guest. Tea, little cakes, and treats were untouched.

"Mr. Draconia, please have a seat," Y/n pointed to the empty seat across from them.

This wasn't the first time the young dragon had seen this strange figure, long before the start of the school year.

He remembered the times when he would stay with Lilia in that old cottage in the dark forest.. When Lilia thought Malleus was asleep, the young prince would peek out the window to see his father figure. Speaking to a figure clad in all black, with piercing red eyes.

One night when Malleus was spying once again, Lilia and the Figure were sitting at the edge of the clearing. When the figure turned to look straight at him.

That was the first time Malleus felt true, horrifying fear. Even know after all these years, he still feels that same deathly fear. As he slowly took a seat at the table.

Y/n listened to the poor princes ' woes, and Y/n tried their best to give advice. But Malleus could not accept the changes and would find a way to keep those closest to him forever. He quickly stood to leave for the dorm.

"If everything stayed forever, then Life loses meaning, and you still won't truly value them. What you're about to do is proof of that," Y/n said darkly.

Malleus turned to say something, but Y/n and the tea party set had vanished. All that was left was an open grave.

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Malleus, in his grand plan, put the whole Island to sleep. But the thing is.

Death does not sleep. (Tiny bit of Lilia's dream here)

While Malleus did everything in his overblot power to keep Death away. But no one can stand against death for long.

With Malleus distracted, the students were able to return to the waking world.

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The battle was rough, and sacrifices were made as Lilia took the full raw power of Overblot Malleus's attack. Time slowed for everyone as Lilia's body was tossed across the ground. Y/n watched on silently when they .. Started to.. Ack?

Silver, Sebek, and a wounded and non-Overbot Malleus gathered around the dying Lilia. Y/n slowly walked towards the group, the ack was growing heavier and all-consuming.

Sebek tried to stand between Lilia and Y/n Death, but they effortlessly shoved him a few feet away. Silver held Lilia close as Death stood over them. Death reached down and yanked a blue glowing soul from Lilia's chest. As the old fae drew his last breath.

Silver watched on in helplessness as he cried out. Holding his father close, he cries out to Death to return Lilia's soul. Death's chest tightens as they turn to leave, when a hand grabs the hem of their cloak. It was Malleus. He bows at their feet as he holds onto the dark fabric.

Y/n looked down with sad eyes, but turned to leave. Pulling their cloak from his hold.

"I beg you, O'Death. Spare him," Malleus sobbed. Those few words gave Y/n Death Pause.

'Why did I stop? This is not the first friend you had to watch pass. Why does this feel Different? more painful?' Y/n wondered to themselves as they stared down at the soul in their hold.

Souls are weightless, yet this one felt like it weighed heavily in their palm.

'What have you done to me, Lilia?' Y/n pondered, as tar leaks from their eyes.

Malleus slowly looked up to the old god and stared in fear at the sight. Tar poured from the dark pools of their eyes.

"I... No, I must follow what was-" "Wait!"

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Life happened to be watching the whole thing. He was surprised to see their Dearest Death in such anguish.

So he stepped in and found a loophole to bring Lilia back, and that was to tie the old fae to the Prince.

Lilia gasped to life as Silver and Malleus hugged him close. As his eyes wandered past them, to see Death. With tar streaming down their face, with a smile of relief.

Lilia smiles back as Life and Death vanish from the scene.

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Death and Life smiled down at the party below in the old Meleanor castle.

"How did that little fae steal your heart in such a short time? I have been trying to do that for eons," Life huffed in petty jealousy.

"I'm afraid that's a mystery even to me," Death shrugs with a smile.

Life sighs, but smiles back at Death. "Well he made you smile like I haven't seen. That deserves a bit of a reward,"