you two couldn't be anymore different.

black swan was the crown princess, poised and elegant at every step. respected and loved in her dynasty, she captivated the heart of many people with her sweetness to the general public. if one royal were to be picked as the most loved, then it would be black swan - and quite easily.

and you? you were a criminal. someone who fought in underground boxing rings for money, carried out dirty jobs, etc. the knights were constantly on the look for you due to the bounty over your head.

but black swan? she adored you.

the two of you had a long friendship, one that started on one fateful meeting when you two were children. and ever since then, you two frequently met up in secret.

adorned in a black cloak and a dull coloured dress so as to not stick out, black swan sneaked out of the palace, swiftly leaving the premises and into the city.

today was a day of festivities, due to black swan's upcoming birthday. but honestly? she cared quite little about her actual birthday, rather she adored traversing through the bustling marketplace, supporting her people in secret. and of course, getting to see you.

slipping into an alleyway, the one you two always met at, she furrowed her eyebrows in confusion upon not seeing you. little did she know that you were lurking in the shadows...