A Soulmates Curse | Claude Faustus x Goddess!Reader
Summary: In a world where all mythical beings have a soulmate, and upon meeting them, they get this unshakable feeling, knowing that it’s them. Even demons in this realm have them. Claude finds his soulmate, only to find out they’re a goddess and that their love is gravely forbidden. Y/N, just as shocked with this news, is both terrified and shocked, but as time goes on they can’t fight their feelings for each other.
HIGHLY BASED OFF OF SEVEN DEADLY SINS MANGA DEVELOPMENTS between Meliodas and Elizabeth!! ****dudes I’m screaming about it**** I’m sorry for this ANOTHER CLAUDE FANFIC-- what’s with me ??? sorry about it, pals, I hope you like it, I know it’s kinda weird and messy but it was fun. I’m gonna be doing some requests tonight as well, so I’m sorry about all these fics I’m putting out, AND THAT THEY’RE ALL BLACK BUTLER,, I’ve just been reading a lot of fanfiction and watching the show again and it’s in like my top three favorite animes/mangas of all time. I can make a part two of this bUT only if you guys want haha just let me know if you like it and I’ll continue it!!
There was no denying it; the woman in front of him was destined to be with him for as long as they both shall live. Even though the idea of love had previously been resented by Claude, he’d come to terms with that some poor soul out there would be tasked with being his, for all eternity. Whether or not that was a good thing, was entirely up to them. And while he couldn’t shake the feeling of his desire to partner with them, another feeling set in. Horror. A grave horror. There was nothing wrong in appearance with the woman in front of him; as far as he could tell they had a certain beauty few did. But the energy that flows through them. That energy signified a detail he wish he could ignore.
The female in front of him radiated beauty - something mystical about her, even stronger than an angel’s - she was in fact, a goddess. He even would’ve preferred a human to this. That wasn’t because he found a great dislike to her. Oh, no. He was in fact drawn to them. Somewhere in that cold heart of his, it was warming, and with the look in Y/N’s eyes he could tell, they felt that same stunning feeling of love. A love that petrified them both.
“Oh, demon,” She murmured sharply, her voice quivering, “You chose to summon me. . . only for us to realize this. . . Why? A great tragedy this has been. . .”
If only Alois had gotten ahead of him. If only Claude had decided that keeping a close range to him was far more important than not wanting to withstand the Trancy’s boys ramblings. If only Alois hadn’t dared to climb that sacred tree, the one that brought Y/N here.
“Oi,” Alois was the first one to interrupt their longing stares towards each other. “What’s she talking about? I’m guessing you are an angel since you just appeared out of thin air.”
Y/N was adorned in a long and flowing dress. Her Y/H/C flowed in the breeze and her skin gave off a healthy look. Her eyes almost mistified when they met the young boy’s. She cracked a smile, clearly an attempt at trying to mask her nervousness about the overwhelming situation.
She leaned down to the preteen in front of her, smiling. One hand outstretched and stroked his cheek, meeting his bright blues. “Afraid not, silly goose. You have summoned the Goddess Y/N by latching onto this tree.”
Claude remained shocked, shooting her a sharp glare, almost as if this was all her fault. It wasn’t like he could much control what Alois chose to do. And it wasn’t Claude’s fault, or her’s really, that their destiny was in each other’s arms.
“Angels are pests. Goddesses, however, are vermin.” Spat Claude. Normally he could keep a cool. Michaelis was far more skilled at remaining calm in situations like this. Sebastian took an interest in emotions. Claude on the other hand? Claude didn’t.
Y/N straightened up, her hand dropping off the boy’s cheek and chuckling.
“Might I say that is certainly no way to talk about someone you’re destined to be with?”
“Not if I can fight it,” shot back Claude.
Alois shot them both another confused look. Y/N then went onto look at Claude, then boy, then Claude. The man she was supposed to love tricked this poor boy into selling off his soul?! She was disgusted.
“Ugh- and you call me vermin! You’ve ensnared this poor boy into an attempt at eating him?! I cannot live with a man like that.” Y/N’s voice was raised, tension filling the warm summer’s day atmosphere all around them.
“What’s going on? Is this a past lover’s quarrel?” Alois then giggled, reaching over and tugging at Claude’s arm. The demon quickly drew back in disgust, but kept his expression calm. Last thing in this already bad enough situation was the Trancy boy pulling and crawling all over him as if he was a set of monkey bars. “You never told me you had a girlfriend, Claude~.”
The goddess cleared her throat. She turned her attention from the admittedly handsome man in front of her and back to the blonde boy.
“Claude, huh? Hm. . . Anyway, sweetheart -- I am meeting him for the first time just as you are meeting me.”
“Then how do you already know him?” Alois inquired, not buying it.
“Y/N is my soulmate.” Claude interjected. “Supernatural beings all have a soulmate. A disgusting thing, really, but revisions in genetics can’t be made. Not even for demons.”
“Exactly.” She smiled, almost sadly for a moment.
To Y/N, love was beautiful. She saw all the wonders of humans and worlds but she also had seen the hate and terror of demons. She’d also seen the punishments of a goddess and demon intermingling, it was strictly not right. Not even to demons, the sinners to their bones wouldn’t even commit such a sin. And yet, of all people she was matched with, it was someone she was terrified to be with. Don’t get Y/N wrong, she thought Claude was the cat’s pajamas appearance wise. He was utter perfection - from his black as night hair to his piercing yellow eyes. But she knew the hate he had within and the hate he probably had for her.
Alois gasped. Once again, he weaseled his way into Claude’s grasp, grabbing a hold of his hand and clung to it. The blonde’s free hand reached out and grabbed Y/N’s.
“That’s just beautiful!” He shouted. “Humans aren’t that lucky, Claude. Don’t you see? And your rather cute girlfriend is a goddess. So cool.”
Y/N couldn’t help but smile, not quite yet having gotten to see Alois’ bipolar tendencies and took this current happy state gratefully.
“Demons don’t like goddesses. Or gods, for that matter. They represent the good we lack. We’re opposites.” He snapped. Claude used his free hand to push up his glasses. As much as he didn’t like it, he allowed Alois to tug at his hand, knowing it’d upset him if he did otherwise.
“Somewhere in your heart, I know you don’t like her, you love her!” More giggling on his part.
“How lovely. And what’s your name?” Y/N turned her attention to Alois once more.
“Alois Trancy.” He curtsied.
The meadow had a soft breeze and the sun began to set, giving the field around them a rather soft orange glow. It made the trio look ever more beautiful, the colors reflecting off them beautifully. The original plan for Claude and Alois was to go for an evening stroll, per Alois’ request, as usual. Claude unfortunately, had figured this would be the perfect spot. This spot led him to inevitable fate of love.
“It’s getting late. It’s best to go.” Claude finally said, his free hand pushing up his glasses, and for a moment the orange hue cast on Y/N made his heart race. His emotions were beginning to come alive. And he hated it.
“You’re coming home with us, right, Y/N?” Alois peered up at her. His free hand gently reached up and prodded her cheek.
She gave him a quizzical look; a bit shocked by the sudden touch. But thought best to ignore it.
“Huh, why would I--?”
She was cut off by Claude, “He’s right. You’re going to have to come. It’s not like you people have homes, so you joining surely won’t hurt.”
Y/N almost protested, having been a tad worried the more being around them would only cease to make the heart grow fonder, but she knew this was the way of the world. They needed to be together, demon and goddess or not, as this kind of love that soulmates have, are impossible to fight.
And off the trio went.