#thornedbrammble

This is a bit of a belated celebration for Sebek’s birthday (I had a hard time with one little aspect). Gonna thank a friend of mine for helping me think of it!

Sitting in her dorm room, Kuro stared at the blank letter trying to think of something. Even if the fea girl didn’t know Sebek very well, and did find him slightly annoying, she still cared about him, and his well-being. Biting her pencil, a habit of her’s, Kuro kept thinking of what to write. With a few knocks on her door, she became aware of someone wanting to speak with her.

“You may come in.” Setting her pencil down, Kuro turned to the door.

“Amano-sama, the party is about to begin. Are you ready?” Kuro looked at Silver, who had entered her room, and shook her head no. “What is it?”

“I have a gift I am sure Zigvolt-san would like.... but I am struggling to write him a message on his card. I can’t think of what to say. I may read a lot but that doesn’t equate to being a good writer also.... always atleast.” Silver nodded and walked closer to her.

“Maybe start with wishing him a Happy Birthday then switch over to writing something in relation to the gift? You are alway straight forward Amano-sama.” At his words, Kuro’s eyes lit up with an idea.

“Silver-san, thank you. I’ll be down in a bit!” Quickly, she returned to her letter as Silver exited her room

Later

Kuro was seated in a prime location to watch the party. Sitting in the balcony area of the Diasomnia lounge was a favorite spot anyways. She liked to sit in the center of the balcony either to people watch, or to read. Today, it was the former. Kuro is rather akward around large groups of people, so she was choosing to keep herself distant to keep that awkwardness from setting in.

“Kurohime-chan. I seeing you are enjoying your peace doing your second favorite hobby.” Kuro looked over to the long lived bat fea, with a chuckle.

“Of course, Lilia-sama. I am much more relaxed, like you, on certain duties related to the young master. On days like today, where everyone else care relax, it is my turn to be the most on guard.” Lilia looked to her and nodded his head, smiling all the while. He then noticed the present on her lap.

“By chance, Kurohime, is that present,” He indicated to the on on her lap, “from you to Sebek?” With a nod from her, Lilia smiled and moved closer.

“I’m sorry Lilia-sama, but I would like to directly give this to Zig- Sebek-san myself after the party.” Lilia looked at Kuro, surprised then smiled.

“In your own way, you want to tell him you care?” With nod a from her as confirmation, Lilia’s smile grew wider. “Then I shall be off. I’ll keep Sebek, Silver, & Malleus around after the party.”

“Thank you Lilia-sama.” Her normally blank face broke as she gave him a closed eyed smile as to say thank you. Seeing her smile, caught Lilia off guard for a second but he returned to smiling and left her be.

After the party

Kuro walked down from the balcony area, the present in hand. She waited a bit, a first time for her to ever feel nervous. But seeing Lilia motion for her to come over, she let out a small sigh, and a light smile and walked over to the four beings she was closest to in her dorm.

“Ah! Amano-sama! I see you were in attendance!” Kuro’s eye twitched slightly at his loud voice, but chose to hold her tounge. After all, today was his birthday. Sebek looked at the slightly shorter female fea, and saw her present for him, causing him to pause at it’s size. He was only expecting a small envelope with a birthday card from her, not an actual wrapped box. “Amano-sama-”

“Kuro.” All four males infront of her looked surprised. After all, of these who know her, Kuro only allows her six closest companions (the other girls in the program), Malleus, and Lilia to call her by her first name. And! Only her six closest companions call her by her nickname. “You have my permission to call me Kurohime, and Kuro for the rest of the day.”

“Am-Kurohime.” Sebek stared at her, dumbfounded. Kuro flushed red and quickly past the present to Sebek as to get all four of them to stop looking at her. Sebek looked to her then the gift.

He placed the present on the table and took the envelope off of it. He opened it and read aloud what it said.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEBEK

It is a pleasure to say happy birthday to you today, and to see you as happy as you can be on this glorious cusp of the next year of your life. In closed in this letter is a riddle to the present I have for you.

I lay inside this box, my colors of black and green and peach.

I feel as soft as a fluffy cloud, but only when I am clean.

I am a depiction of one you hold dear, as they are a key to protect.

So hold me and squeeze me to make your days come alight.

What am I?

After finishing the letter, Sebek looked at her then started to open it. Lilia looked and Kuro with a knowing smirk. Malleus and Silver both peered over Sebek to see what it was.

Inside the box lay a Malleus plushie with some sweets. The sweets were nothing special, just something Kuro had bought from Mr S’s shop. The plushie however, was something hand crafted by someone who knew how to use a needle and tread.

“I ask Aurè to make it. I cannot sew to save my life. So when you can, Zigvolt-san, you should thank her.” Kuro looked over to Sebek, trying to gauge his reaction, hoping that he did truely like it.

After a moment, Sebek took the plushie from the box and studied its every detail. It was masterfully crafted, as expected from a Pomefiore student. Putting the plush Malleus back in the box, Sebek turned to Kuro with a big smile on his face. He quickly engulfed her in a hug.

“THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL GIFT KURO-SAMA! I WILL TREASURE IT FOREVER! AND I SHALL THANK AURÈLE!” Kuro winced at how loud he was but smiled knowing he did like the gift. She returned his hug, albeit slightly confused.