γ ποΈ γ I'm finally back from my break, and have the energy to make fics~
γ ποΈ γ Monster!Sylus x Reader, slight angst, fluff. Jealousy
The air in the N-109 Zone felt thick, heavy with tension and the metallic scent of rust. I stood on the precipice of an old dock that jutted into the murky waters, the moonlight casting a silvery sheen on the waves. My heart raced as I contemplated the decision that had brought me here. Sylus had been missing for weeks, and whispers of his return stirred the underbelly of this lawless place.
βY/n, are you sure about this?β A voice broke through my thoughts. It was Caleb, his brow furrowed in concern, arms crossed tightly over his chest.
βCaleb, Iββ I hesitated, searching for the right words. βI need to see him. He needs to know Iβm here.β
Caleb scoffed, shaking his head. βYou donβt understand. Sylus is not the same person you remember. Heβs a monster, Y/n. He built this empire on blood and betrayal. You think you can just waltz back into his life?β
I turned to him, frustration bubbling up. βAnd you think you know him better? You left, Caleb! You became a pilot for the Deepspace Aviation Administration and abandoned us. You donβt know what heβs been through.β
βDonβt act like I didnβt have my reasons,β he shot back. βYou think I wanted to leave you two behind? I did it to survive. To protect you.β
βProtect me? Or protect yourself from your own demons?β I snapped. βYouβre still running, Caleb. Just like you did when we were kids.β
He stepped closer, his voice dropping to a low growl. βAnd what about you? Are you running towards him? Or into the fire?β
I glanced away, the weight of his words settling heavily in my chest. The truth was, my feelings for Sylus had only intensified during his absence. The thrill of danger, of darkness, drew me to him like a moth to a flame. βI need to find him. I need to know if heβs still alive.β
Caleb ran a hand through his hair, exasperated. βYouβre playing with fire, Y/n. What happens if heβs not the same Sylus you remember? What if heβs turned against you?β
βI wonβt know until I see him.β I took a deep breath, steeling my resolve.
Caleb sighed, the fight leaving him. βFine. But Iβm coming with you. I wonβt let you face this alone.β
As we ventured deeper into the N-109 Zone, the shadows grew longer, and the air crackled with unspoken tension. We moved through the remnants of an old industrial complex, the walls lined with graffiti that told stories of rebellion and despair. Each step echoed against the concrete, the sound mingling with the distant hum of machinery.
βDo you hear that?β Caleb paused, his eyes narrowing.
I strained to listen, the low thrum of engines vibrating through the ground. βIt sounds likeβ¦ ships?β
βExactly.β Calebβs voice was taut. βWeβre getting close to the heart of Onychinus.β
With every step, my pulse quickened. I had heard tales of Sylusβs power and influence in the N-109 Zone, but nothing could prepare me for the reality. A flash of movement caught my eye, and I turned to see a figure silhouetted against the smoky backdrop.
βY/n?β The voice was familiar, sending a shiver down my spine.
βSylus!β I called out, rushing forward, but Caleb grabbed my arm, halting me. βWait.β
βLet me go!β I tugged against his grip. βI need to talk to him!β
βY/n, you donβt know what heβs become. Heβs dangerous.β Calebβs grip tightened.
But the moment I saw Sylus step into the light, all thoughts of caution vanished. He was just as I rememberedβdark hair tousled, those piercing blue eyes that held secrets I longed to uncover. Yet there was something different about him; an edge of ruthlessness that hadnβt been there before.
βY/n,β he said, his voice a low growl, sending a thrill through me. βYou shouldnβt be here.β
βI had to find you,β I breathed, taking a step closer. βI was worried. Everyone said you were dead.β
βIβm not dead,β he snapped, his eyes flicking to Caleb standing protectively behind me. βBut I wish I could say the same for him.β
βEasy, Sylus.β Calebβs voice was calm, but I could see the tension coiling between them. βWeβre just here to talk.β
βTalk?β Sylus scoffed, crossing his arms. βYou think I want to discuss anything with a coward who ran away?β
βStop it!β I shouted, stepping between them. βThis isnβt about you two. Itβs about us. Sylus, Iβve missed you.β
His expression softened for a moment before hardening again. βMissed me? Or missed the idea of me? You donβt know what Iβve done to survive.β
βThen tell me!β I pleaded, my heart racing. βTell me what youβve become.β
βIβve built something, Y/n.β He gestured to the shadows surrounding us. βSomething powerful. And it demands loyalty.β
βLoyalty?β Caleb laughed bitterly. βTo what? A throne built on blood?β
βShut up, Caleb!β I snapped, my frustration boiling over. βThis is not your fight!β
βItβs everyoneβs fight, Y/n!β Caleb shouted back. βYou donβt get to choose who you love without considering the consequences!β
I turned to Sylus, my heart aching at the distance between us. βWhat do you want from me?β I asked softly, my voice trembling. βI just want to understand.β
Sylusβs gaze bore into mine, his expression inscrutable. βI want you to understand that I am not the boy you knew. This world has changed me.β
βThen let me help you.β I stepped closer, my heart pounding in my chest. βI want to be with you, Sylus. No matter what that means.β
Calebβs face twisted in anger. βY/n, donβt! Youβre playing with fire, and youβll get burned!β
But Sylusβs eyes softened as he took a step toward me. βYouβre serious, arenβt you?β His voice was low, almost vulnerable.
βI am,β I whispered, my resolve firm. βI want to stand by your side, no matter what it takes.β
A flicker of something passed through Sylusβs gazeβwas it hope? Regret? βYou have no idea what youβre asking for, Y/n.β
βThen show me,β I urged. βTake me into your world. Let me see who youβve become.β
Caleb stepped forward, desperation in his voice. βY/n, please. You donβt know what heβs capable of!β
Sylusβs expression hardened. βStay out of this, Caleb.β
βEnough!β I shouted, the tension between the three of us reaching a boiling point. βIβm tired of this! Iβm tired of being afraid!β
Caleb opened his mouth to argue, but I turned my back on him, facing Sylus fully. βIβm not afraid of you. Iβm afraid of losing you again.β
For a moment, the world fell away as Sylusβs gaze locked onto mine. βThen come with me,β he said, his voice raw. βIf youβre willing to stand beside me, you need to see what Iβve builtβand what Iβm willing to do to protect it.β
I hesitated, glancing back at Caleb, who looked torn between anger and concern. βCalebβ¦.β
βY/n, donβt do this,β he urged, his voice strained. βYou donβt know what youβre getting into.β He can't help but let his jealousy get to him.
βI know enough,β I replied, my heart racing. βI know that I love him.β
Calebβs expression shattered. βLove? You think this is love? Sylus is a tyrant, Y/n. Heβll use you just like heβs used everyone else.β His voice strained as he raised his voice.
βMaybe thatβs what I deserve,β I said, my voice steady. βMaybe I want to be used by him.β
βY/n!β Calebβs voice cracked. βYouβre better than this!β He can't believe what you were trying to sayβhoping that you were joking, his hands clutched.
But Sylus stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. βThen make your choice, Y/n. Choose to step into my world, or walk away and never look back.β
I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the decision pressing down on me. This was itβthe moment everything could change. I glanced at Caleb, his face a mixture of hurt and anger, then back at Sylus, whose expression held a promise of danger and excitement.
βI choose you,β I said, my voice unwavering.
Sylusβs gaze softened, and for the first time, I saw a flicker of something warm in his eyes. βThen letβs go.β
Caleb stepped back, disbelief etched across his features. βY/nβ¦you donβt know what youβre doing.β
But I didnβt look back. I took Sylusβs hand, feeling the heat radiating from him, and together we stepped into the shadows of the N-109 Zone, leaving behind the safety of what once was.
The deeper we went into the heart of Onychinus, the more I felt the weight of Sylusβs world pressing down on me. The corridors were lit by flickering neon signs, casting eerie shadows against the concrete walls. The air was thick with the scent of oil and smoke, blending with the distant sounds of machinery whirring and heavy machinery clanking.
βWelcome to my kingdom,β Sylus said, a hint of pride in his voice.
I looked around, trying to process the enormity of it all. βItβsβ¦bigger than I imagined.β
βItβs everything Iβve built,β he replied, his tone shifting to something more serious. βAnd everything Iβm willing to protect.β
βWhat do you mean?β I asked, curiosity piquing despite the unease settling in my stomach.
He turned to face me, his expression intense. βThere are those who want to take it from me. Those who would rather see me dead than in control.β
βAre you in danger?β I asked, concern flooding my voice.
Sylus smirked, but there was a darkness behind it. βDanger is part of the game, Y/n. But with you by my side, I feelβ¦stronger.β
βYou think I can help?β My heart raced at the thought.
He stepped closer, his breath warm against my skin. βYou can help me stay grounded. But it also means youβll need to become a part of this worldβcompletely.β
βWhat does that entail?β I asked, fear coursing through me.
βLoyalty,β he said simply. βYouβll need to stand by me, no matter what comes our way. This isnβt a game; itβs survival.β
I nodded, determination filling me. βIβm ready.β
βAre you?β Calebβs voice echoed from the shadows, causing us both to turn. He had followed us, his eyes narrowed in anger. βYouβre making a mistake, Y/n.β
βNo, Iβm making a choice,β I countered, my voice steady.
βChoosing a monster over a friend,β he spat. βGood luck with that.β
βCaleb, donβt do this,β I warned, frustration bubbling to the surface. βYou canβt keep trying to protect me from everything.β
βIβm not trying to protect you from everything,β he shot back, his voice rising. βIβm trying to protect you from him!β
Sylus stepped forward, his expression cold. βYouβre out of your depth, Caleb. This isnβt your fight anymore.β
βMaybe not,β Caleb said, his jaw clenched. βBut I wonβt let you drag Y/n down with you.β
βEnough!β I shouted, the words echoing off the walls. βThis is my decision, and you both need to respect it!β
Calebβs expression shifted, hurt flickering in his eyes. βY/nβ¦β
βPlease, Caleb,β I said softly. βI need you to trust me.β
He hesitated, uncertainty etched across his face. βI canβt just stand by and watch you make this mistake.β
βItβs my mistake to make,β I replied firmly.
Sylus moved closer, wrapping an arm around my waist, pulling me against him. βYou should leave now, Caleb. Before you regret staying.β
Calebβs eyes darkened, anger boiling beneath the surface. βYou think you can keep her safe? Youβre just a tyrant, Sylus.β
βEnough,β Sylus said, his voice low and dangerous. βThis is my world. You donβt belong here anymore.β
Caleb glared at him, fists clenched. βI wonβt let her become another pawn in your game.β
βThen you should go,β I said, my voice steady. βYouβre not going to change my mind.β
With a final glare, Caleb stepped back, his shoulders tense. βI hope you know what youβre doing, Y/n.β
βI do,β I replied, watching him retreat into the shadows. The moment he vanished, I turned to Sylus, the tension between us crackling with unspoken words.
βAre you sure about this?β he asked, his voice softer now.
βI am,β I said, my heart racing. βI want to be with you, Sylus.β
βThen letβs get to work.β His lips curved into a smirk, the darkness returning to his eyes. βWelcome back, sweetie.β
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