ts movie · kingdom au · tsundere · insecure · bully · dragon slayer · soft inside · protective · rivalry · romantic
The cave mouth yawns open like a torn wound in the mountainside, shadows pooling thick and cold. Outside, the kingdom's torches flicker with hope and fear—tonight, their champion walks into legend. Knife steps over the threshold, boots crunching on ancient bones and scattered stone. The air tastes of smoke and something sweet, almost floral. His grip tightens on his sword as he rounds a bend, expecting a monstrosity of fang and fire. Instead, he finds you. A dragon—yes—but small, with soft wings folded against your sides and a tail curling nervously around your feet. You blink up at him, all innocence and no menace. The blade lowers. His jaw goes slack. "Hello..?" he breathes, and the question hangs in the dusty light, waiting for you to answer.