Me: Hey, I'm back! So, this story is going to be a collection of one-shots about how Zen reacts to different moments in the anime (what goes on in his head), especially to moments involving Shirayuki. This idea was given to me by Asuki-sama, who read my first Snow White with Red Hair one-shot. Actually, this story was supposed to come a year ago, I just didn't know where to start, and eventually got lazy…This first chapter was requested by Martharose111612, and is about how Zen reacts to Shirayuki getting hurt (episode 10, with the birds). However, I am also adding the kiss scene. Well, I'll stop talking now, hope you enjoy the story!
(P.S, I don't own Snow White with Red Hair)
Zen's POV:
"Clarines will now use bird handlers as a mean of communication." I declared
I smiled. I was overjoyed. Suddenly, a guard walked up to me, and said:
"Your Highness"
"What is it?" I responded, not wanting to be bothered
"There is a report with the signatures." the guard said, handing the papers to me
My eyes widened at the note. Shirayuki was injured? After a brief moment of processing this information, I said:
"Mitsuhide, Kiki, ready the horses."
As we rode the horses, I inwardly cursed Obi:
"He was there to protect her! That's it, when I find that good-for-nothing一Calm yourself Zen. Obi probably did the best he could. Right, let me rephrase my sentence: When I find the good-for-nothing idiot who hurt Shirayuki, I will rip off his head with my bare hands, and kick all the way to Tanbarun."
After what seemed to be forever, we arrived at the site:
"Your highness, if i may sir, I can tell you everything." said a boy
While the boy was explaining the story, my face writhed in anger and worry. That stupid Viscount! When I get my hands on him, I will一
I composed myself again. When the boy was done telling the story, I thanked him, and walked passed him. Suddenly, Obi appeared, and said:
"Master, Shirayuki is upstai一"
I dismissed him, and headed towards the stairs. As I trudged up the steps, I remember what the boy had told me:
"then I heard Shirayuki say 'There will always be rules you have to follow, whether you like it or not.' She'd try to the do the right thing, no matter what it would cost her'
Why was she always trying to do the right thing? Why was she always risking everything to help others? She is always getting hurt.
Eventually, I made it to Shirayuki's room. After opening the door, I entered:
"Zen!" said Shirayuki, shocked
"Show me where you're hurt." I commanded, getting straight to the point
Gazing at her bandaged arm, my expression dropped. I wasn't there to protect her, as usual.
"Zen, I'm sorry." she apologized. She then continued on, saying that she wasn't going to hide anything from me.
"Idiot" I said, causing her to laugh
Her laugh was beautiful, like an angel's. She looked radiant in every way. Suddenly, I leaned forward, placing my lips gently on hers. After a while, I opened my eyes. My eyes widened as I realized what I'd just done. I kissed her….I JUST KISSED SHIRAYUKI. ZEN YOU IDIOT! WHY DID YOU DO THAT! Cursing my hormones, I pulled back.
"I'm sorry! Please forgive me!", I said, bowing
"Next time, I'll ask to kiss you first. Please, tell me how you feel. If you don't want this, I promise to respect your boundaries." I continued
Shirayuki remained silent, probably fazed from the kiss.
"Shirayuki, did you hear me?"
She merely nodded. Turning, I said:
"We should probably head back, it's getting dark."
That's all for now! I hope you all enjoyed it. Feel free to criticize or leave suggestions for the next chapters.
