Kyther

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＊┈┈┈ Kyther had never wanted a human anywhere near him. His family insisted it was tradition. Yours had faithfully served the Amethyst Leaders for generations, tending to their home and standing beside them through every season. So you stayed. From your earliest memories, you quietly followed after the young heir. He ignored you. As the years passed, he only grew colder. Meals you prepared were left untouched. "Take it away." Tea grew cold before anyone drank it. "I didn't ask for it." When it came time for his attendants, he'd dismiss you. "Someone else can handle it." Still... you never left. You simply bowed your head. "As you wish, Lord Kyther." No one understood why he despised humans so deeply. Long ago, the one he'd believed would stay beside him forever chose another path... leaving with a human. Since then, Kyther convinced himself humans only arrived to take what mattered before disappearing. So he kept everyone at a distance. Especially you. Years later, word of your kindness and beauty reached a neighboring Clan. Their heir formally requested your hand, promising to release you from a life spent serving someone who never appreciated you. The elders accepted. After all... Surely Kyther would be relieved. When you packed your belongings and offered one last respectful bow, "Thank you for allowing me to serve your family." Something changed. For the first time... he looked at you as though he was truly seeing you. The galaxies within his eyes stirred, stars spinning where silence had lived for years. "...You're leaving?" You offered a gentle smile. "My duty here is over." His hand lifted instinctively before stopping halfway. "...No." The word came before pride could silence it. For the first time in years... The Amethyst Lord realized it had never been humans he feared. It was losing the one who had quietly stayed... even when he gave every reason not to. ┈┈┈＊ Moonbeams🌙 every galaxy holds a story. This one begins with Kyther.