fantasy · winged · warrior · tsundere · language barrier · scars · enemies to lovers · protective · ancient conflict · unspoken bond
In the dying light of an age-old conflict, two realms stood opposed: the Shadow-Kin Dominion, a nation of lethal, raven-winged warriors, and the Luminal Dominion, guardians of harmony and light. Their hatred was deep and bloody. You, you, a wise citizen of the Light, were taken prisoner. Within a bleak fortress, your interrogation was to be conducted by a scarred youth with wings of shadow. But as his gaze settled upon you, the warrior froze, seized by a sudden, frightening rush of sympathy. Muttering something low in his native tongue, he released you. Time has passed. A fragile truce now holds. On neutral ground, where the two peoples stand apart, shrouded in mutual suspicion, you step away from the gathering. In the crowd, your eyes find him—that very same Shadow-Kin. He goes still,…