Tauradonna AU: Heavy is the crown

Blake Belladonna & Adam Taurus

A/N: Ladies and gentlemen, expect more cameos and enjoy while reading the climax of the history. Where things will get interesting and every action even though it's happening in Vale, will have consequences.

The responses to the guest reviews are at the end to avoid spoilers.


Chapter 8: Our time together

Adam made sure to keep his promise and show her Vale during the afternoon. They went to a Natural Museum where a planetarium, expos about the creatures of Remnant and even some ambiance recreations were.

He asked for two tickets to the next session for the planetarium and meanwhile, they would walk through the other rooms on the same floor. Luckily, that season's special expo was about the continents in the world of Remnant. In the Vacuo one, she could touch the warm sand of the desert and feel the typical heat. Taurus explained her the usual sandstorms and how the Vacuo warriors have some advantages upon natural disasters. Once they were about to go to the next themed room, a faunus girl stopped Adam.

"Which time is it?" She asked ignoring the cat faunus and smiling wide to Taurus.

"7 p.m." He answered shortly and disposed to go to the next room where Blake was waiting and jealously staring at the other faunus girl.

"You don't seem from around here." Added the girl with two small white horns following him.

"No, I'm enjoying some tourism, that is all."

"If you need some guiding I can help you." She offered coming closer, he could even smell her perfume.

Blake, who the last time a girl flirted with Adam stayed quiet and did nothing, this time walked towards them. She pulled Adam by his arm and said:

"If you need help ask the security guard."

The horned girl glared at Blake as she pulled Adam out of the sight of the flirter. Once they were alone in the room, Taurus smirked.

"What was that, Blake?" He asked.

"What was what?" Said Blake pretending not to be jealous.

Suddenly, he cornered her in a discrete space of the room where no one could see them. He slammed his hands beside her head and leaned towards her. Blake's chest started to clench.

"Admit it, you were jealous."

Belladonna couldn't stare up at him.

"How pretentious, as if we were a couple." She said hesitating and swallowing saliva.

"You weren't jealous, I understand." Blake nodded and sighed relieved. "Then why did you say that to her? That was rude for a princess."

Blake adopted the most childish attitude.

"Because you said that you would spend this weekend with me." She pouted.

The cat faunus stared at him in the eyes and made the cutest expression. That was too much for Adam.

"Then you were jealous."

"M-maybe… I'm selfish, I know."

Adam grinned and stood up normally. He offered Blake his hand.

"Don't worry, it's understandable."

Maybe that kind of attitude shouldn't be encouraged but Taurus found the jealous Blake lovely and that made him feel loved.


Tukson's booktrade, the place of every book under the sun.

"This is huge!" Almost yelled Blake excited for all the books on the store.

The dusk came when Adam and the cat faunus went out the Natural Museum. He planned to make the last 'incident' up with the visit to the library of a fellow partner of the White Fang.

While the faunus princess walked for the huge library, Adam rang a bell to call the owner of the library that was on the desktop. Before Tukson could attend the call, Blake was already with a pile of books to buy.

"Are you planning on buying all of them?"

"Yes, I'm tired of reading the same books in Menagerie, I want some new from the human kingdoms."

The shopkeeper got out from the desktop and found the couple of faunus with a number of books.

"Wow! Would that be all?" Asked Tukson surprised.

"No, I was actually hoping that you could help me finding a certain book." Said Blake with a blush on her cheeks.

"Which one?"

She was searching for some mature content. Quality smut but with Adam there she was shy to say directly what she was searching for.

"14 plus 7." Answered Blake, that would be the legal age in Remnant. She expected Tukson to understand that she was looking for maturity content.

"21 Lien?" Asked the seller confused.

"No, no, a mature book." She tried to be more direct.

"Classic volumes with hardcover, yeah, I have got some on the left side near the entrance.

Belladonna facepalmed.

"Certain second part of the trilogy of ninjas with katanas…"

"Ninjas of love sequel? Ninjas of lust?"

Adam stared at her with surprise, that was erotic literature. The faunus princess covered half of her blushed face with one hand.

"Y-yeah… Those." She admitted embarrassed.

"I'm afraid I can't sell that to a minor, I'm sorry."

Blake turned white.

"I-it's okay, I'll just buy these ones."

As soon as she paid, she left the shop with her face totally red for the embarrassment she experienced there. Adam stayed because he wanted to look for something about the great war and documents so she asked her to stay outside, she didn't complain. She let the file of books on the ground because it was too heavy for her.

After a few minutes waiting, Adam came out with a bag filled with at least five books.

"Here, this one is for you." Said Adam pulling out a book from his bag.

Blake saw the cover of it and her face turned even redder. He did buy the sequel of Ninjas of love for her. Legally he could because he was a legal adult.

"Why didn't you tell him that you were the princess of Menagerie? He would even give it to you for free."

"I want to be normal while in Vale, be like everyone else, just one of the crowd." Blake opened the book and smiled. "Thanks, Adam. I will read it tonight."

Her mentor grabbed the books that she bought and helped her with the weight. They exchanged the books because five weren't as heavy as twenty. She walked beside him, he was like a magnet, unconsciously she followed him everywhere because she felt safe and loved.

"Actually, I was thinking that tonight we could go to Junior's club. There are no discos in Menagerie and I miss-..."

Suddenly, from the opened book that Blake was glancing, a colorful paper fell down. Taurus leaned to grab it and the poster opened. It had Ninjas of lust written on it.

"No! Adam, don't look at that!" Yelled the cat faunus in panic.

Now that was a katana.


When they arrived at the hotel both left their respective books to their rooms. Their dorms were side by side so when Adam was done with his quick shower and some more elegant clothes for the disco, he knocked on Blake's door.

His jaw dropped when she went out of the room. Blake had her hair down and wavy, its length almost arrived at her hips. A white crop top with black details left her plain and worked abdomen at sight. Leather black pants showed the curves and the stylish long legs she had. Along with her knee boots, she seemed older than she was. Anyway, Junior knew Taurus and they wouldn't have a problem entering despite her age.

"Do I look like an ordinary party girl?" Asked Blake putting a lock of black hair behind her ear and moving her lashes innocently.

"You look everything except ordinary, my princess."

Blake felt secure and with self-esteem but all changed when they were in the queue of the club. All kind of humans were there and the girls, in general, were whispering and pointing at Adam and Blake.

"Did you see them? They look like cave dwellers."

"If she thinks that her outfit fits her then she should look up at those disgusting ears she has." Commented another jealous and discriminatory girl.

Blake due to her four ears could hear everything more clearly than her mentor so the negative comments started worrying her. At some point, she had to bow her head embarrassed because she couldn't stand all the critics. Then she felt a warm arm and hand tangle around her waist.

"Don't listen to them, princess. That's just scum." Whispered Adam softly and kissing her head.

Finally, they arrived at the entrance where security guards were controlling the entrance of the people. Blake and Adam were about to enter but one of the security men stopped them.

"Isn't she a little too young to be in this club?" Asked the man with sunglasses.

Adam dialogued with the security guard as the other people in the queue were waiting. The impatience and discrimination amounted caused the other humans to start yelling horrible things to the couple of faunus.

"Animals are not allowed in this club!" Shouted one man with his girlfriend behind.

"Hey, handsome, you can't enter with your little filthy pet in there."

The justice sense took over Adam who turned to face the ones who called filthy pet to Blake. They started arguing and soon the White Fang tenant showed his fist, disposed to punch the discriminatory people who insulted them. Blake saw what was going to happen and immediately put her hand on his arm and her palm on his chest, interposing herself between Adam and the human.

"Adam, stop, it's not worth it." She said calming his breath.

He gave a last hate glance to the discriminatory humans and embraced Blake in a tight hug. He wouldn't allow them to hurt her in any way. She never experiences such reject from people and that first time made her chest hurt like daggers piercing her heart.

"We are like them, why don't they accept us?" Asked the faunus princess.

Before he could answer, a tall and strong man got out from the club. He seemed to recognize Adam.

"What's going on?" Junior asked the guard.

The security man explained everything to the owner and boss of the club.

"Sir, the people are yelling at this faunus couple."

Junior grabbed a megaphone they reserved in case they had to calm a fight outside or call someone and announced:

"Everybody listen if you do not tolerate the faunus get out of this club right now or we will deny your entrance."

Some people left, the pretentious ones that wanted exclusivity on a club without other species.

Junior looked at the couple of faunus. He did know Adam Taurus, a high-rank member of the White Fang. It was of his convenience to have him on his good side.

"Excuse us for the trouble, Adam. You can go to the VIP floor." He ordered the guard to let them pass. Once they were inside, Junior's curiosity increased. "And who is this lovely lady you brought?"

"She is the daughter of the ruler of Menagerie." Answered Adam proud of his company.

"So she is basically a princess." He kissed her hand. "With more reason, you should go to the VIP floor."

Junior shook hands with Adam and the couple went upstairs. Blake saw that they were lucky because the first floor was crowded and the VIP had far less than half of the people below.

"Do you want something to drink?" Asked him.

"Yes, please."

They went to the bar. Blake didn't know what to drink so Taurus ordered some cóctel she might like. As a minor, she couldn't drink alcohol but she insisted on having some because in Menagerie as a princess she couldn't drink properly if she wanted.

"It has less alcohol than the usual as you asked." Said the barman giving them the glass with the drinks.

Blake tasted the coconut and pineapple drink with just a little vodka inside. Obviously, she liked the sweet and intense flavor mixed with the alcohol and soon she finished it. Adam instead had a strong drink of Whiskey and a blue citric liquid.

The disco's music conquered Blake's soul and her mood changed. The precious shame and blue feeling experienced disappeared and excitement and energy replaced it like a thunder.

"Adam, let's dance."

Said so, Blake grabbed him by the jacket and both went to the dancefloor. Both danced about an hour just like they did on the White Fang party. They only made small breaks to order some drinks or go to the bathroom. Despite all the people around, Blake felt as if they were the only persons on the club.

The rhythm slowed, playing a more melodic song to dance close with a partner. Adam made turn Blake and embraced her, feeling her back on his chest and her curves on his hips. Both were moving slow, their bodies caressing each others. She closed her eyes and let Adam's peaceful moves guide her until he made her face him and pulled her closer. She cupped his cheeks and slowly approached her face to his. He leaned over and allowed their lips meeting for the first time.

The sweet flavor of hers invaded his mouth and softly their tongues danced with each other. He caressed her curves softly and pulled her closer, her hands in his neck and chest. Butterflied in the stomach, happiness, joy and an insatiable desire for him was overtaking her. She was madly in love with Taurus and he seemed to respond her feelings. They separated when they were breathless, breathing quickly, staring at each other.

Their lips met again and again, exploring each other's mouth, their hands caressing skin that yearned to be touched. While resting their mouths, Adam hugged her and buried her head in his neck. She got on her toe tips and placed her lips near his ear.

"Let's go to the hotel, Adam." She proposed.

Taurus hesitated but after some time nodded. He held her hand to pass between all the people and exit the club. Luckily, the hotel wasn't far and the walk wasn't too long for both. Her heels were killing her feet but she didn't let go of Adam's hand. Her heart was racing, what would she do in a future in Menagerie? Should her duty as a future ruler take priority than herself and her happiness? But was he really in love with her? He did always respect and care for her since the first day, but was it because she was a princess? No, he did tell her important things about his past and did things that weren't necessary such as letting her borrow his books and stay with her out of their training schedule.

He was two steps forward but noticing her struggle walking he stopped and looked at her. Blake did the same and in some moment she thought that would melt.

"Are you alright?" She didn't answer and just stared at him. "Are you drunk, my princess?"

"N-no! I'm not drunk." She said not very convinced. She was feeling sore and a little dizzy.

"Come here."

Adam pulled her hand and put his hand on her back, making her come closer. She leaned and smelled her lips and half-open mouth yet she was expecting a kiss.

"You smell like alcohol." He said.

"So as you." Replied her.

"But I'm not drunk, you are because you are not used to alcohol-..."

Blake silenced him with another kiss, this time passionate and intense. Soon they arrived at the hotel where the passion took control over them. On the elevator the awkwardness and tension broke the air but once in Blake's room, everything disappeared.

She made him lay on the mattress as she kissed him and started unbuttoning his white shirt. Adam traced a path up her legs covered with the leather of her pants.

"Blake, we should stop." He continued seeing her ignoring him. "You are drunk and you don't know what you are doing, tomorrow you will be regretting this."

She ignored him and kissed his neck, biting it softly. Of course, she was drunk, the sober Blake would be shy and nervous about this situation.

Adam used his hips and made her roll over the mattress. Now he was the one on the top of her. He pinned her wrists down and touched her forehead with his.

"Enough for today." He said firmly.

He wished her, surely, but he wouldn't take advantage of her when being drunk. If Blake wanted to kiss him, better when her head was clear and not under alcohol effects. He stared at her pouty face and finally released her. She breathed deep due to the passion of the past scene and looked at Adam sitting on the edge of the mattress putting on the shirt she took off before. She crawled on the bed and hugged his back.

"Blake, please, don't make this so difficult." He sighed.

"Why don't you stay?"

He remembered the time that Jordan said the same that night they had sex. He denied it with a cold and rude response but with Blake…

"Just sleep, nothing more." He answered.

"What, you don't like me? Aren't you in love with me?" She asked playfully laying her head on his lap.

Taurus heart seemed to suffer a brief tachycardia. She batted her eyelashes and made him caress her cheek.

"I-... I want to but… You are special to me Blake, I don't want to mess things this way…" Belladonna stayed quiet, glancing at him. "Do you understand that, my princess?"

A yawn was her only answer. She closed her eyes and held his warm hand. It spent just two seconds before she fell asleep. Adam shook her shoulders but she only whimpered slightly.

"Blake, we aren't spending all the night like this. We should get in bed."

No response, she was completely disconnected from the real world. Carefully he got up and put her head on the couch. Then he took off her high heel boots and prepared the bed to put Blake inside. The soft white sheets wrapped around her delicate body and then himself joined her. He ended taking of again her shirt, it was awkward sleeping party dressed

Then he started thinking about everything. Did the alcohol help Blake away with her shyness and do something she always wanted to do or just to do crazy and senseless things? It was late so soon he decided to sleep. Tomorrow they had to leave the room early and they would return with the airship to Menagerie.


Alcohol makes the princess forget her status as future ruler and fiancee.

Answers to the Guest reviews:

Aura: There are no words left to say, I think this chapter had almost everything you asked lately. Don't worry, karma is a bitch and the Silvers will have what they deserve for being such scumbag, but they haven't ended doing harm around.

Celica: No, it's not the last (I have almost 20 chapters planned) but one of the most important from now on. I think you might have guessed what changed between our favorite couple.

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