Hello! This is a self request, as I like to call it.
Just some angst ( fluff- ish?l with Mael from nanatsu no taizai. I am not done with the anime, but I am almost there. Almost.)
This came out really long… anyway!
Mael x goddess!reader Part 1.
Tw: mentions of death, blood and injury.
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You have known Mael ever since you two were children. It could be said you two were best friends - you cheered up each other, got each other's back, played around a lot and comforted each other.
On the comfort topic, you always comforted Mael, when you guys were younger you used to hug him tight whenever people called him weak.
As you grew older things started to get a little awkward and it didn't help he got ridiculously tall compared to you and people would often tell him he would break you in half if he hugged you too strongly.
Of course you didn't mind. Mael would never hurt you, but he seemed to get concerned about it.
That didn't stop him from leaning on you or hugging your dorso - if you were standing while he sat down - whenever he felt sad about his crush on Elizabeth and went on an endless rant.
You didn't mind he ranted to you, it was quite understandable how he was feeling, considering how you were raised. But you didn't think of demons as evil, you had your doubts.
With the holy war going on everything got stressful. You were on the healing squad - helping the ones on the front lines to get back on their feet - so you saw a lot of death and violence.
But that didn't mean you didn't fight. You did, whenever you had to protect an injured comrades or it was a trap using the fallen.
It was starting to get to you emotionally to not be able to help your fellow clan mates and other species, like the fairies and gigants.
Mael's rant was getting into your nerves too. It seemed like he only came to you recently to complain about Elizabeth seeing Meliodas, he stopped asking about you or even talking about other things like a different creature either of you saw, a food he craved or something like that.
It got to a point where you didn't want to heal yourself from the last fight and you didn't want to see anyone. It felt like you didn't deserve to be cared for.
So you decided to go to a lake to be on your own, badly hurt. It wasn't long when you heard a familiar voice calling your name. You sighed. The voice grew closer and closer:
??: Y/N?
You didn't reply. The owner of the voice, Mael, saw you:
Mael: Y/N! There you are! What are you doing here?
He seemed to not have noticed how bloody you were. You faintly replied:
Y/N: Hello Mael. What can I do for you?
He approached you and sat next to you, looking forward towards the lake. You tried to hide your wounds with your hair and your wings:
Mael: I was looking for you. I heard you were back, but I couldn't find you.
Y/N: Is that so?
Mael: Yes… I was worried, you were gone and Elizabeth hadn't been back yet, probably with him.
Y/N: I am sure she is fine. Lady Elizabeth can handle herself.
Mael: I don't know… those demons aren't trustworthy. I just wish she would see that…
Y/N: perhaps she sees something else.
Mael: Are you supporting that?
Y/N: … I just- ah, never mind.
You heard Mael shuffle next to you. He called your name very harshly:
Mael: Y/N! Y/N….?
As soon as you turned to him, he could see your bloody face. He stayed in silence for a bit staring at you, while you stared back:
Y/N: Yes?
Mael: Are you… is that… are you hurt?
You didn't reply to him. You moved your head to stare forward again, this time Mael's voice was sounding frustrated but also worried:
Mael: Y/N! Why don't you heal yourself?
Y/N: It's fine. I don't want to be healed.
Mael: Y/N, you are terribly hurt! What are you trying to pull?
Y/N: I just… I … don't feel like I should.
Mael: Of course you should! Allow me to aid-
You slapped his hand:
Y/N: I said no!
He was dumbfounded. He never expected you to reject him like that:
Mael: Y/N? What are you doing?
Y/N: Please leave.
Mael: Leave? When you are like that?
Y/N: I want to be alone. Please leave. I can't stand to look at anyone, I am so tired.
Mael: I will not. You need to rest and heal, just let-
Y/N: Mael, I need to be alone, please leave!
You turned to him, so frustrated that you were crying. Blood and tears got mixed together, your wings seemed to melt away with your sadness.
Seeing your face like that broke Mael's heart. He wanted to do something for you, so he tried to reason with you again, gently holding your shoulders:
Mael: Y/N? Please… let me help.
Y/N: You can't help me now. I won't repeat myself, please leave.
Mael didn't leave and his grip on you tightened. At this moment you let out a whimper, not like he was hurting you, but you were so tired that his insistence started to make you get more and more frustrated.
You started crying harder which made Mael's grip loosen up a bit. He seemed a bit confused whether he hugged you or left you alone or dried your tears.
You took that moment to let out a very bright light and to leave the area. At that moment you heard Mael calling out for you.
But you flew far away without looking back and with no destination in mind. Eventually you reached another lake in the middle of a foggy forest, far from the safe place of the fortress of the goddess clan.
You were so busy sobbing, you didn't notice someone approach you:
??: Hey…. Are you ok?
You turned around startled, to see a blond, short man - Meliodas was standing a few feet away from you:
Meliodas: What happened?
He didn't approach you any further. You sniffed a bit, with no strength to reply to him and turned back to face the lake.
After a little a while Meliodas spoke again:
Meliodas: Can I sit here?
You nodded. He sat next to you and remained in silence. He stayed there until you calmed down and looked at him:
Meliodas: Are you feeling a bit better?
Y/N: … Why are you here?
Meliodas: Why? Well, it's dangerous to be around here on your own.
Y/N: I am sorry.
Meliodas looked very confused at your apology:
Y/N: You stayed here with me. I am sorry.
Meliodas laughed. That caught your attention, was he mocking you?
Meliodas: There is no need to apologize! I am glad you seem better now! But… those injuries…
You frowned and proceeded to explain how tired you felt because of it all and didn't want to keep fighting this senseless war.
He listened to you quietly. His eyes looked so sad at each word you spoke. But what made him snap his head at was what you said in the end:
Y/N: I think you guys are just trying to live like we are. So… Wouldn't it be nice if we could just chat?
Meliodas: You truly think that?
Y/N: I do… What is the difference between you and I?
At this moment, another voice called out for you:
??: Y/N! There you are! Mael said you were gone and hurt! He is looking for you everywhere!
You recognized that voice. That sweet, kind voice:
Y/N: Lady Elizabeth!
Elizabeth: Dear me! Y/N, what happened?
You rubbed your arm and sighed. You explain it all to her again. She looked terribly sad:
Elizabeth: Oh, Y/N… I am so sorry…
Elizabeth hugged you and you let out a whimper. At this moment Meliodas laughed again:
Meliodas: You do know that doing this to yourself isn't quite helping, right?
Y/N: I know… is just… I will heal myself soon. Just not now.
Meliodas: Do you promise?
You smiled at his question:
Y/N: Yes!
Meliodas: But… you know, Y/N, about Mael…
Now Meliodas' face was annoying. You sighed and explained to them how you were tired of people and him only looking for you to rant was exhausting. You admitted you were wrong to lash out at him, but you were so tired:
Elizabeth: Y/N, please go apologize to him! He is so worried!
Y/N: Yeah… I am not so sure about that… I feel like I will lash out again if I see him.
There was a bit of silence and the couple exchanged a little nod:
Elizabeth: Then, I will tell him you are OK and-
Y/N: Don't tell him where I am, please? I promise to come around. Just not now…
Elizabeth sighed and agreed with you. She soon left to Mael you were OK. At this moment, Meliodas got up:
Meliodas: Well, you still need some time it seems. I will take my leave. But if you need something, just ask ok?
Y/N: Oh… sure. Thank you, Lord Meliodas.
He smiled and started to walk away when you called him again:
Y/N: Lord Meliodas?
Meliodas: Hm?
Y/N: One day… we should hang out all together. I would love to meet your family.
He smiled at you. A genuine smile and agreed to your proposal.
You stayed in that forest until nighttime. You healed yourself and got ready to return home.
As soon as you arrived, you were greeted by the same chaotic scene - injured people, dead people, angry people.
You walked around for a bit lost in thoughts. Until you hear your name being called, but before you could react, your feet left the ground and arms were around your stomached - you were being back hugged, no, lifted:
Mael: There you are! Y/N, I was so worried! Lady Elizabeth told me-
You sighed quite audibly. He noticed your sigh and leaned his cheek on your back:
Mael: I am sorry. I am sorry for not treating you right.
You couldn't be mad at him, right now. You were wrong too:
Y/N: It's… I am sorry too. I shouldn't have been so mean.
Mael: But, But I!
Y/N: I am sorry for worrying you.
Mael relaxed his grip on you and placed you down:
Mael:.... I am sorry I was inconsiderate. I can leave if you-
You turned around and flew to his height, you said in a gently voice while squishing his cheeks:
Y/N: You don't need to go anywhere. I just wanted some time without people. That's all. But you can stay now.
Mael: Are… are you sure?
You nodded, smiling. His eyes shined so brightly at your smile, he seemed to be smiling too, but as you were holding his cheeks, you could only feel his muscles move.
Mael caught you off guard, hugging you very tight and snuggling on your neck. You giggled:
Y/N: How long has it been, since you hugged me like that?
You could see his ears burning and he let out a little whimper. You just patted his head and heard a deep sigh from him:
Mael: It feels so much better having you around.
You blushed at his statement:
Y/N: Does it?
Mael: It does, like having a safe place…
You smiled at him. He could be annoying at times, but he did have a good heart. It still sounded like a lie that he was looking for you so hard, though.
His words were quite bitter sweet to you. But it was fine. As long as he was OK, it was fine.
Little did you know, how things would turn out and what you would learn later. Both of you.
