Black Clover
Chapter 1
There is a strong fire around the Spade Kingdom because an enemy has attacked.
Yuki was so scared, she started running and running until she heard someone calling for help from a distance, she followed the one who was asking for help. When Yuki got there, he saw Yuno lying on the floor.
She stared at her brother, trembling and eyes widened, her pulse thundering in her ears, and felt something inside her twist—like the world was collapsing inward, swallowing her whole.
Yuno Grinberyall
H-help...
As Yuki approached him, Yuno suddenly moved further and further away until everything went dark.
Yuki Grinberyall
N-no! Yuno! Don't! YUNO!!
Yuki's eyes snapped open. The room was quiet… too quiet. She lay frozen, heart pounding violently against her ribs as the dream replayed behind her eyelids. She lifted a shaking hand to her mouth, trying to steady her breathing.
Yuki Grinberyall
It... Wasn't real
She whispered, but her voice didn’t sound convinced. She looked at the blanket surrounding her waist to legs and touched her forehead.
She got up from the bed and went outside to get some fresh air.
Yuki's dream has been the same since she gave the baby to the priest. She still blames herself because if she had been brave and fought, she could have saved her family, but she just ran off with Yuno in the basket.
She went into the house for a moment and made coffee and then came out again, still thinking about everything she had dreamed about.
Yuki also plans to secretly check on Yuno to find out how he's doing this afternoon.
Yuki Grinberyall
We will meet soon, Yuno.
Yuki Grinberyall
Just— not today..
After watching him die in my dreams, I got ready and started tailing/following him.
I keep to the edges of the courtyard, slipping behind pillars and drifting through the shadows cast by the Golden Dawn’ headquarters. He walks ahead of me, confident in a way that both comforts me and terrifies me.
He looks fine. Better than fine. Strong. Focused. Alive.
But... Stil the dream burned too deep. Every time Yuno's with the others, her friend Asta, Golden dawn's teams, All of the Magic Knights, And still...I-i still see him... gasping for air.
And when he lifts his grimoire, I see his hands shaking in my dreams. When he turns his back, I feel that cold panic crawl up my spine again.
He’s alive.
He’s alive.
He’s alive.
I repeat the words silently like a spell strong enough to keep the nightmare away. But the fear doesn’t loosen. It just settles deeper, coiled in my ribs like a warning.
As I was following Yuno, someone pulled my wrist and silently attacked me away.
Yuki Grinberyall
What is wrong with yo- Vangeance?
I was surprised and covered my lips when I accidentally said his name, because I only found out his name because I was stalking Yuno. Vangeance raised one of his eyebrows.
Vangeance
Why are you following Yuno?
Yuki Grinberyall
Y-yuno? I don't follow him?
Vangeance
I always see you following Yuno, it's not obvious though and none of the Golden dawn notice you, how interesting. So stop pretending that Yuno isn't the one you're stalking to.
Vangeance
Since Yuno stepped inside in the Golden Dawn, I always felt your presence, seeing you hiding. I just didn't have the time or chance to talk to you, but maybe now I have.
Vangeance
Are you one of Yuno's obsessed fans?
Yuki Grinberyall
No! I was hi-
She stopped and then just looked away.
Yuki Grinberyall
I can't tell you
Yuki Grinberyall
Just let me and don't tell anyone about me.
Vangeance
How can I let you go? if I don't even know you and what if you have bad intentions towards Yuno?
Vangeance
Ms. If you don't tell me your name, I'll call the guards.
Yuki Grinberyall
I'm not bad guys
Yuki Grinberyall
Seriously???
Yuki Grinberyall
Follow me.
Yuki said as she walked away from the crowd and Yuno.
The camp settled into a rare quiet as night fell. Tents rustled in the cool wind, and the faint glow of the central fire cast long, wavering shadows. At the edge of the camp, Vangeance stood with his arms crossed, watching Yuki as she is hesitating to tell him the truth, but she thought that maybe he won't tell Yuno.
Yuki swallowed, her fingers tightening around the hem of her cloak.
Yuki Grinberyall
My name is... Yuki
Yuki Grinberyall
Yuki Grinberyall
Vangeance’s expression shifted—surprise, then suspicion.
Vangeance
He.. Doesn't tell us he has a family before?
Yuki Grinberyall
He wouldn't— because he doesn't know, no one knows.
Yuki Grinberyall
I can't tell him or anyone else because it would be dangerous if I did and if it is the news that Yuno is still alive and gets through to the Spade kingdom, he might be taken and killed by the ruler of the Spade kingdom
That lifted Vangeance’s attention fully.
Yuki took a breath and let the truth spill out.
Yuki Grinberyall
I’ve followed him for years. Not beside him, but behind him—in the shadows, always out of sight. I watched him grow stronger, watched him take risks that should have killed him. Yes… I stalked him. Because I believed it was the only way to protect him.
She bowed her head slightly
The wind picked up, scattering embers into the dark.
Vangeance
He deserves to know the truth, yuki.
She turned to Vangeance with a confused look on her face.
Vangeance
He's not a kid anymore so he needs to know this.
Vangeance
And, can I ask a question?
Vangeance
Why are people from the Spade kingdom targeting Yuno?
Yuki Grinberyall
Yuno and I...
Yuki Grinberyall
Are the child of the Queen and King of The Spade Kingdom.. The tragic history of the Spade Kingdom is a peaceful rule of House Grinberryall, A joyful town, Our people... But ended and got killed when the Dark Triad Zenon, Dante, and Vanica Zogratis took over our kingdom... Those siblings I never really forgot.
Yuki Grinberyall
They killed our parents and soldiers! They don't have...
Yuki Grinberyall
Not support
Vangeance just looked at her while crying. She tapped her shoulder.
Vangeance
Cry it all out, Yuki.
Yuki Grinberyall
T-they have no mercy..
Yuki Grinberyall
They even killed the people in the Spade kingdom... Merciless!!
Yuki Grinberyall
As I heard the fight, I quickly ran towards Yuno's room and picked him up and put him in the basket. I immediately ran off with Yuno as we left the castle and didn't look back. And as I was running, I saw a young woman protecting her brother and begging not to kill them, but, it was too late and t-they were killed so I.. didn't stop running to save Yuno, I just focused on running until I reached the church and I put the necklace on him to protect him, I put Yuno down in front of the church and left.
Vangeance
I deeply apologize, Yuki.
Yuki stays silent wiping her tears
Vangeance
So you are a princess..
Yuki Grinberyall
N-n-no! Don't! Please stand up, Vangeance
Vangeance
You're so brave, Yuki
Yuki Grinberyall
Thank you
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