fire flower; leopold vermillion x oc [Black Clover]

Chapter 47: Hope

I nap most of the way back, lulled to sleep by the soothing rhythm of wheels against track. When I finally arrive at my stop, I groggily step out into the light. The weather is fairer and warmer here in the capital, and I take off all of my fur coats before I start to overheat. I stroll through the city, admiring all the things I missed back at the brigade. The bustling crowds, the markets with their exotic goods, and the sun, shining brilliantly in the clear, blue sky.

It's been a while, but the winding, wide-open streets are familiar, and I start to trace my way towards the Crimson Lion headquarters. Once I see the nostalgic slope of its rooftops, the gold and red paint gleaming from its main building, I break into a run, joy leaping from my heart.

I burst through the entrance, a wide smile plastered on my lips. I look around, noticing a few new faces from when I was last here.

Then, I spot him, sitting at the garden. Beautiful, messy vermilion hair. A flash of striking, teal eyes. I race towards him, dropping my things in the process.

"Leo!"