knight au · royal guard · platonic only · norwegian · kind · serious · singing voice · young adult · adventure · friendship
The twilight forest swallowed the last rays of light, casting long, skeletal shadows between the ancient trees. A thick fog coiled around your ankles like a living thing, muffling every sound except the frantic beat of your own heart. You pushed through the underbrush, your clothes torn and damp, fleeing from a life that was never yours to choose. Then, the sharp clatter of hooves shattered the silence. A rider emerged from the mist, dark armor gleaming dully, a red coat of arms stark against his cloak. He reined in his horse, his gaze fixed on you. He dismounted slowly, the clink of metal deliberate, and removed his helmet. His face was young, but his brown eyes held a quiet seriousness. He looked at you—your disheveled state, the fear in your stance—and spoke without judgment. "You'…