I don't own Black Clover
Yami x Charlotte, because they make an amazing couple and we need more fanfiction!
For some people being noble would be the realization of many dreams, especially of people from Forsaken Realm. Charlotte has always been grateful for a warm bed, a warm meal, and nice dresses. However, she absolutely hated politics, mainly fat nobles that never did anything worthy but thought that they deserved everything. But being the heir of Roselei family wasn't all rainbows and butterflies.

Her family, especially parents, expected her to be married soon, retire as Magic Knight and have kids. Personally she wouldn't mind having kids, she often dreamt of it but with a man that her parents would never approve of. Yami...Her dreams plagued her, her love for him was becoming unbearable. She wanted so badly to confess but was also scared. Her reputation and her position in the family were at stake, not that she cared that much anymore. She wanted to be Magic Knight and protect people and her subordinates, not play wife for some annoying noble.

"That's why she hated being at home. Her mom told her that they found a "perfect" match for her, not too old guy, respectable and fine. But Charlotte has already met that person and she wasn't impressed. He was full of himself but in reality, was really dumb.

"Mother, I won't marry that person. I'm a magic knight, I'm not retiring and marrying." Charlotte was firm.

"Charlotte, you need to get married, you are already 28. Elders already made a decision that you need to get married to that person or you won't be heir to our house anymore."

"Charlotte was sad that her family still believed that males were smarter and better leaders than females. She wouldn't be able to lead her house if not married to that dumb noble guy. But even if she married him, she was sure that her voice still wouldn't be heard.
So she made her decision.

"Mother, you made me realize many things. Thank you. I want to meet Elders as soon as possible."

Charlotte's mother stood up, surprised. "Really?"

"Yes mother."

"Finally." Charlotte 's mother smiled. "I will call them, perhaps we could hold a meeting tomorrow."

"I will be there. Now if you will excuse me, I have another meeting to attend."

"I will see you tomorrow darling."Charlotte nodded and went to the captain's meeting. To say that she was deep in thought would be the understatement of a century. She was last to arrive, but at least she arrived before Lord Julius.

"She sat next to Yami because it was the last available place, but she didn't have the strength to panic about that. She was tired but prepared for what was coming. There was no way that she would marry because she had to. Her pride would never allow it, even if she didn't love Yami. She wondered what would have had happened if she wasn't cursed. She shuddered, imagining herself as puppet without opinion. The curse made her stronger, but she would pay price for that tomorrow, she was sure.

"Oy Prickly Queen, are you with us?"

"Charlotte sighed. "Yes, don't bother me today."

Yami was surprised. She sounded sincere. He wondered what happened. It wasn't like her not to have a fire inside her eyes. He was a little worried and decided to ask her after meeting what was happening. It was his mission.

"I'm sorry for being late." Thirteen-year-old Julius said. "Let's begin."
During the meeting, everyone noticed that Charlotte wasn't really listening, which was surprising considering that she was always responsible.

"The meeting is done. You are free to go."

Charlotte stood up first and left without a goodbye. All captains were surprised, but Yami was first to react. He hurried after her.

"Does anyone know what is up with Charlotte?" Julius asked.

"No, but I'm sure Yami will be able to get through her." Fuegoleon said.
All captains nodded.

"Oi, Prickly Queen, slow down."Charlotte pretended that she didn't hear him. She didn't have the strength to put on a brave face.

She didn't turn around. "If you don't let go I will attack you." She wouldn't really, she just hoped that he would leave her alone.

"Alright, if you say so." Yami turned her around. She avoided his eyes.

"This is out of character even for you Prickly Queen. What happened?"

Yami tried to catch her eyes but she looked at the ground.

"Family Matters."

Yami sighed. He didn't have a slight idea of what was her problem.

"Is it personal? Because if you need somebody to listen I'm here and offering."

Charlotte smiled little and lifted eyes to look at him. This was the reason she fell for him, she remembered again. Even though he was brute, gambled and smoked, he took care of people, it was in his nature. He took in all misfits and made them his family, and he would give life to his family. She loved him for all that.
His eyes were caring.
Charlotte shook his hand off but smiled little, but then remembered her problem.

"I need to solve my problem first, but if you are available, I would like to speak to you tomorrow after I deal with it."

Yami was puzzled. "Of course, I will see you tomorrow then."

"Thank you." She smiled at him and went away. Yami was confused, but to say that he wasn't happy would be a misunderstanding. Her smile was beautiful and it was for him. His heart sped up. He would make sure that Charlotte was fine.

Next day

"Charlotte dear you are here. " Her mother smiled and ushered her inside. Her mother only smiled at her if she got her way, never asked Charlotte what she wanted. Her father was indifferent, only cared about politics and power. He didn't like the fact that Charlotte was powerful and stubborn. They all sat down.

"I called you today because Charlotte finally decided to get married!" Charlotte's mother gushed.

"I am not here because of that." Charlotte interrupted her mother who froze." I am here to tell you that I won't marry Sir Sebastian. Because I need to marry a person to be able to lead this family, I decided to abandon my position as heir to our house."

All people present in the room immediately started talking at the same time.

"Charlotte?!" Her mother panicked because power wouldn't stay in her hands.

"I decided. Of course, I would still be a member of this family, just not the heir. I want to lead my squad and do my duty. It is also an honorable path that wouldn't shame Roselei house."

"No!" Her father shouted. "If you decide to abandon your position as heir then we don't need you. If you do, I will disown you!" Charlotte was frozen. "Father..."

"If you don't marry Sir Sebastian and inherit leadership of this house then we don't need you!"

"Father, being captain of Magic Knight is an honorable path that raised our house's reputation." Charlotte was panicking inside. Would they really disown her?

"You achieved that because you came from our house." Her grandpa said. "If not, you would never have enough magic and connections. I will ask you again, will you abandon your position as heir of this house?"
Charlotte took a deep breath. She would never be happy in this house even if she stayed.

"Yes. I declare myself as not the heir of this house."

"Then you aren't a daughter of mine." Her father stood up with the rest of the elders.

"You won't be able to you surname Roselei anymore. I will make it official immediately." Her grandpa said. "And I will make sure that you aren't even a magic knight."

Charlotte stood up, summoning her magic. They flinched.

"I don't mind not being Roselei anymore. But if you meddle in my business as a magic knight, then remember that won't spare you. After all, you aren't my family anymore."

With that, she got outside and picked her broom. She wouldn't let her tears be seen. She flew as fast as she could and directly flew to her room, her window being open.

She threw her broom and collapsed on the floor.

They actually disowned her? Her own family and flash just because she wanted to take her own path to happiness?

Not only that, but they said that she didn't achieve all things she did on her own and even threatened her place? Charlotte hugged herself on the floor and cried. She cried because she wasn't good enough for her family, she wasn't Roselei anymore, just Charlotte, and that scared her. What would people say? She would become a disgrace, a person being laughed at. She couldn't look at the mirror anymore. Did she make mistake, was marrying out of duty really that bad? She knew that it was. She would never be happy in that house, she made a good decision.
But it still hurt bad. She sobbed. How would she face people now? How would she tell them without breaking down in tears? She still had a reputation to uphold. Her heart still broke into pieces.

After a few hours, she finally calmed down. She went and said hello to her squad, went to do paperwork, and signed papers as Charlotte, captain of Blue Knights. It was strange, and she would have to explain to the administration why her signature has changed. She sighed and decided to go immediately to Lord Julius.

On her way to palace she heard and saw many people whispering and pointing to her, especially nobles. So, it was already known. She ignored them and got to her location.

She told Marx that she wanted to see Lord Julius.

"Captains Nozel, Fuegoleon, and Yami are already inside, but I think you should join them."

"No...I will wait." She was scared to face all of them, especially Yami. She didn't want to talk anymore to him, she just wanted to crawl inside her room.

Suddenly the door opened. Yami got out, grabbed Charlotte's hand, and pulled her inside.

"What are you doing, you brute?!" Charlotte glared at him, but Yami just ignored her and let her go.

"Charlotte." King Julius was serious. "We were just discussing you. Is it true that your family disowned you?"

So they already knew, but were actually discussing it?!

"Yes."

"May I ask why?"

Charlotte sighed. "I refused to marry noble, retire as a magic knight, and become the leader of my house. In return, they disowned me."
Yami was really surprised. His eyes were wide. Charlotte was disowned for such dumb reason?

Nozel and Fuegoleon weren't surprised. It wasn't the first time something like that happened.

"I received calls from nobles to remove you from your captain seat because you are now commoner. Of course, that won't happen." King Julius was serious. "You are precious to us Charlotte, one of the best captains we have."

"...Thank you. I will not disappoint you." Charlotte stared at the floor.

"Nozel and Fuegoleon will make sure that nobles are dealt with." King Julius promised.

"We won't fail you Charlotte." Fuegoleon promised and Nozel nodded. "They have no right to demand such things."

"Thank you as well. I came here to inform you myself about this matter and to officially change my signature."

"It's alright, it is already changed. Don't worry. You can return to your duties. Charlotte, please stay."

"Yes sir!" They saluted and exited, but Yami hesitated.

"I will wait for you outside. "He promised her and went out. Charlotte could see the worry in his eyes.

"I have to ask you, how are you Charlotte? This was sudden." King was worried as well.

She took a deep breath. "I can't say that I'm really fine, but I will manage. I made a decision and I won't regret it."

"I see. I wish you happiness Charlotte. And I think that Yami would make a great husband."

"What..." Charlotte blushed.

"I can see tension between you two. He might be little dense but I think you two will end up together soon."

"Little dense?" Charlotte smiled little. "I will see what I can do about it."

She saluted and exited. Yami stood up immediately, his cigar in his mouth, his eyes deep as the sea.

"Is this the reason you wanted to talk to me today because you knew what would happen?"

Charlotte couldn't look at him. She wanted to be comforted, but couldn't ask. Again her stupid pride. And Marx was near with some people.

"Let's take this somewhere else." She made a suggestion.

"Alright." Yami came closer to her. She raised her eyes to look at his. She could swear that she could see affection there.

He took her hand and called Finral.

"Portal to my room, now."

Charlotte was flustered. "I didn't mean your room!"

"It's private enough." His eyes bore into hers.

Finral opened a portal and Yami pulled her inside. The portal closed behind them.

Yami let her hand and went to sit near the window, looking outside.

"You can sit down, get comfortable. I won't bite."

Charlotte looked around, taking in her surroundings, which was instinct, then she sat on his bed. It looked more comfortable than a chair. She also removed her helmet and armor. She felt better.

"I didn't mean for you to undress Prickly Queen." Yami was amused. "Even if we are in my room."

Charlotte blushed and stood up.

"I'm joking." He went in front of her and sat her down again, his arms pushing her. Then he went to his desk so he could sit in front of her and have a good look. He hoped that she was comfortable enough and that she trusted him enough to open up to him.

"Will you tell me what happened? Charlotte?"

She couldn't lift her gaze but spoke anyway. She had to or she would suffocate.

"As you might know," she started, her voice being softer than usual, "I was named heir to my house. To become a leader I would have to marry a person my family selected, retire as a magic knight, and bear children. I didn't want my choices to be taken, so I refused. I expected harsh reactions, I didn't expect to be disowned." Her voice was breaking, tears coming. "My own parents disowned me." She hid her face into her hands, hating herself for being weak in front of Yami.

She was surprised when he sat next to her and took her into his arms. She was sitting into his lap, her face into his chest and she was crying but was so glad for the fact that she could feel his strong arms around her. She felt so safe and cared for. She was just human after all.

"I heard all about it, we all did. About them already spreading rumors about you, your competence, and your personality. They are just a bunch of idiots. You are a strong, beautiful, smart, and caring captain, they don't know what they lost."

Charlotte used her hands to push his chest little and look at him, her tears shining.

Yami couldn't look away either. It was the first time that he held Charlotte in his arms. He realized that he loved her and would hurt anyone that hurt her. Her eyes were red and she was searching for something in his eyes.

"Charlotte...You have the right to be sad and to be comforted. I will personally kill anyone that hurts you again." He started emitting dangerous aura.

Charlotte kissed his cheek."Thank you, Yami, for everything."

She intended to get out of the embrace, embarrassed about what she did, but Yami didn't let her.

Yami wasn't going to miss the chance. He knew what his feelings were and hoped that she felt the same.

He bent his head and kissed her. And she responded. They kissed, pouring emotions that they couldn't put into words before. It was sweet but intense, he pulled her even closer.

She enjoyed the feeling of his body near hers, his lips and tongue. She put arms around his neck but got surprised when he stopped.

"I love you Charlotte." He told her.

"I love you too Yami. Why do you think I couldn't marry some random guy?"

He kissed her again. They would have to stop soon or things would get out of hand. But she wanted to feel all of him. After all, she wasn't Roselei anymore, so she wouldn't shame anyone.

She put her legs around his waist and Yami groaned.

"Charlotte..."

"Don't stop."

He could see her need to be loved, so he didn't.

Next day

Charlotte woke up in a room that surely wasn't hers. She panicked but soon felt the heavy arm around her waist. She smiled seeing Yami pulling her closer.

"Good morning Prickly Queen." He opened his eyes and grinned. The view was breath-taking to her.

"Good morning. You won't drop my nickname?" She was relaxed and happy. It was a strange feeling, considering she spent her life practicing control.

"No, it's fun teasing you." He kissed her slowly.

"If you insist, you brute."

"You love this brute and you could have married noble. You have horrible taste in men." He teased her.

She smiled even more but had to be honest. "You might be gambler and smoker, but you always follow your feelings and I have always envied you for that. You protect people close to you without thinking about what society will say. You broke my curse when nobody could."

Yami was confused. "What do you mean I broke your curse?"

Charlotte sighed. "I had to fall in love for the curse to be broken, but my heart was really cold, no weak man could get me to fall for him. So when you cut thorns and told those words to me..."

"I see." He hugged her even closer. "Well, I might be damned, you have loved me all this time."

"Yeah. I couldn't confess, my pride was always in the way."

He kissed her forehead. "I had feelings for you too, but I enjoyed your company too much to attempt something more and destroy the friendship we had."

Charlotte looked at him. "You were flirting with me the whole time. "She realized. "While teasing me."

Yami smirked and kissed her.

Somebody knocked on his door. "Captaaain, it's time to get up." Asta called./span/p

"I will be down soon." Yami called back.

Charlotte soon realized that she slept at Yami's place and started panicking. How would she escape?

Yami got up and started getting dressed. Charlotte could just look at him.

"Like what you see Prickly Princess?"

Charlotte blushed and looked away with a smile.

"Yeah, I do."

Yami got on the bed and kissed her again.

"Do you want to head downstairs with me or will you hide here? Because I'm sure that Luck already sensed you and informed all members."

"I guess then that I will head down with you."

Yami helped her out of bed while ogling her body. Charlotte dressed and took his hand. He patted her head and they went downstairs.

"Holly..." All members had their mouths open.

"Guys, you already know Charlotte, captain of Blue Roses squad."

"Good morning!" Was heard.

"She is my girlfriend and will probably sleep here often so get used to her." Yami grinned.

"Yami!" Charlotte was embarrassed.

She was greeted by members, had breakfast with them-which was strange, and got back to Yami's room for her helmet and armor.

Yami followed her. "So, Charlotte, do you want this to be official? I know that you have just been through this with your family..."

She took his hand. "I do. I want to be with you. And now that I'm commoner as well, we don't have to hide."

He kissed her.

After a few months of nobles trying to get in her way and laughing at the fact that she dated Yami, things finally calmed down. She enjoyed every moment with Yami. Her squad supported them, and so did Black Bulls. Eventually, they went out on the street, holding hands and being happy. Of course, they often bickered, but that was just their way of communicating.

Captains and Lord Julius were happy for them as well. Julius smirked often at Yami and made suggestive jokes about kids to him.

Yami wanted to take things to the next step but didn't know Charlotte's opinion.

They were sitting near lake, just enjoying free day together.

"Charlotte, do you want kids? I remember you saying that you don't want them..." He was scared a little.

"Not with random noble. I want kids with the man I love." She looked into his eyes. "I want to be a mother."

"Well, that's a really good thing to hear." He pulled out a box with a ring. He didn't kneel, didn't have to, because they were equals. "Marry me Charlotte, and let's have as many kids as you want."

Charlotte was really surprised but finally gained composure. "That's your proposal? Have kids with me?"

Yami sighed. "Alright. Marry me because we love each other, and I want to spend every day with you. Also, I want kids with you." He grinned at the end.

Charlotte smiled and let him put the ring on her finger.

"You are in trouble now, future Mrs. Charlotte Sukehiro." He kissed her.

"I love the sound of that."

He kissed her. He was sorry that he didn't act on his feelings sooner, but was glad to finally have her in hs life.