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So here's where I'm at with the fan fiction, I know uploads have been super slow, part of it has to do with life being busy and the other part of it is writers block, like, I know where I want the story to go but my goodness gracious it is so hard getting it to the exciting part but I also don't want to rush it. Also I keep getting inspiration to write other various things like one shot ships and scenarios and stuff like that which interrupts my flow entirely because I start hyperfixatng on it. But I will continue, the next chapter is in production, I just wanted to put this out there lol, but yeah, also, I might start writing other things in between, now that I have made a master list, I can just link the chapters so you don't have to go scrolling after them in the mess of posts.

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Masterlist

Dark Cacao Cookie x Reader

His Best Knight, The Queen

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13

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His Best Knight, The Queen

(Dark Cacao Cookie x Reader)

Chapter 13

The days came and went, you and your royal suitor found yourselves growing closer to each other with each and every small gesture of affection you gave to one another in passing. All who worked in the citadel and bared witness to the loving displays would describe it as similar to watching a deer soothe a lion. However, while you consoled your king before the eyes of your people, behind closed doors, in the privacy of one of your rooms, the roles would reverse. At first, when you'd return from a long day's work, you would only hug him or sit on the edge of the bed, cuddling close to his side with his arm around you. Eventually you were in his arms, he'd carry you like a bride being cradled by her groom, and you'd rest in his protective embrace. At your request he'd even trail gentle kisses along your face, his hand finding yours to hold and interlace his fingers with your own. You'd yearn for these moments during your daily duties, the exhaustion from patrol and sometimes fighting off deadly monsters would become overwhelming by the time you'd come back home. The king had picked up the habit of waiting for you at the steps of the citadel to catch you in case you collapsed from extreme fatigue.

One particular day, you and your team faced off against a small pride of frozen peak prowlers, they were ferocious, many were injured, but even with such injuries you and your team managed to fend off the beasts. After your victory, you collapsed, your wounds open and staining the sugar snow red with jam. The king was alerted of the incident by your team as you were rushed to the infirmary, you lost a lot of jam. The doctors did all they could, now all there was to do was wait as you remained unconscious and the king did all he could to never leave your side.

Affogato Cookie came to visit you, holding a bouquet of flowers delivered from the Hollyberry Kingdom to place at your bedside. The king was silent and exhausted by the looks of it, his hand clutching yours, refusing to let go.

"My king, do not worry, she is a strong cookie, she'll awaken eventually."

"How could I have allowed this to happen?"

"Be grateful that nothing vital was struck, when she awakens, and she will, you must look after her."

"I intend to make sure she has all the care she needs, I cannot lose her."

"Unfortunately her duties put her in harms way. . . .however, if you were to relieve her of them, she'd have no need to face such dangers."

"She will never agree to such terms, she's a natural born warrior with a desire to protect all the cookies of this land, ."

"Oh my king, you're her lover, you can make her agree to anything if you charm her well enough. . .lay the words to her gently, ask her nicely, coax her into thinking it's what she wants."

"That feels. . . .like it would be wrong."

"Is it wrong if it's for the right reason, do you not wish to protect her, her next battle may result in her returning in crumbs, you lose your love and I lose my best friend, what good would that be?"

"I'd crumble before I let that happen."

"Then do what you must my king, for her sake." Affogato places the flowers by your bedside before exiting the infirmary while the king simmered with his thoughts.

For the next few days he sat in concern and contemplation, he didn't want to deprive you of the duties you fulfilled with such pride and happiness, but he also did not wish to see you reduced to crumbs. Eventually, after a few days, your consciousness returns to you, your vision is blurry as your eyes gently flutter open, your surroundings slowly becoming clearer, next to you was a worried king. Dark Cacao was sat beside your bed, holding your hand with both of his and pressing it to his forehead, you could hear his pleading whispers.

"Please." he mourned quietly, "Please wake up, to live without you, only that would be torture."

"A day alone." You whispered, his gaze meeting yours at the sound of your voice, "only that would be death."

"You're awake, oh my dereworthy heart." He gently brings one hand to your cheek, caressing it with his thumb, you see a single tear fall from his eyecing.

You slowly pull your hand from his light grasp, cupping his face in both of your palms as you guide him closer to you, he closes his eyes as you kiss away his tears.

"There, there my love, I'm okay, ssshhh." You pull him close to your chest, your fingers running through his hair as you caressed him comfortingly.

"I was so worried." He cried softly.

"I'm here now, I will be okay." You replied.

For the next few weeks, you were confined to your bed, your servants did their best in tending to you, even going as far as keeping your fluffy companion, Sweetie, right next to you in your bed. Dark Cacao would visit your quarters at the end of every day, making sure your healing was going smoothly, which it was seeing as how, in only a few days, you would have to be dragged back to your bed after multiple attempts of going out to patrol on your own. Even during the time you scaled the chocolate tile roof of the citadel, you were no match for the king who climbed after you, captured you, and carried you down, lecturing you the entire way back.

Soon enough, it was the eve of Hollyhearts, you decided that you'd pick out an outfit once you had gotten to the Hollyberry Kingdom, the fashion there was always so elegant and extravagant and you wanted to wear something new and special for your date. The servants packed your things and saddled your creme wolf companion, Dark Cacao held your hand to keep you from falling even though you had been feeling completely fine for a long while now. He hoists you up onto Sweetie's back before climbing on as well, the entire council was at the gates to see you both off.

"Affogato Cookie, you and the rest of the council are in charge while we're away okay? Try not to have too many parties." You laughed.

"Well since you asked so nicely I will try to limit it down to three." He jokingly replied making you both laugh some more..

"We may delay a bit after the festivities." Said Dark Cacao as he scratched Sweeties neck, the creme wolf kicking his leg a bit in content.

"Take all the time you need, love and romance will only bring forth a prosperous future, perhaps even word of an addition to the royal family." Chuckled Cube Choco Cookie.

"I didn't mean-!! We're barely-!"

You sighed, smiling before sarcastically interjecting, "Wait until after the wedding, then we can talk about heirs."

Affogato gasped dramatically before he spoke in a teasing tone, "Heirs? Plural? Oh, how scandalous, I never took you for the type who liked baking in batches Y/n Cookie."

"Wait!! No that's not what I-!! Let's just go!!" You yelled, flustered, your cheeks growing red in embarrassment.

"Agreed." Dark Cacao said, patting Sweeties head, signalling him to go.

"Have fun you two, and your majesty, remember what we had talked about." Affogato Cookie said to Dark Cacao as he waved goodbye, the both of you finally on your way to the Hollyberry Kingdom.

"What was Affogato talking about?" You asked.

"A matter of reinforcing our defenses in the citadel, but you need not concern yourself, I have plans already." He replied.

You didn't have to be told twice, the only thing occupying your mind was the festival and your date, thinking of it made your heart swell with affection as you leaned forward and hugged Dark Cacao from behind. He took notice, acknowledging your affection by placing one hand over yours, a small smile growing on his face. After a while, when you had reached the peak of the mountains bordering the kingdoms, you started feeling a little hungry. A little, however was an understatement, the growl that had erupted from your stomach could pass for the call of a frozen peak prowler.

"Hungry?" Asked Dark Cacao as he brought Sweetie to a stop.

"A little." You replied.

He hopped off the creme wolf and reached into the side pocket of the saddle before pulling out a bar of chocolate and handing it to you. You unwrap it while he climbs back onto Sweetie, your hunger and focus on the unexpectedly sweet treat distracting you from noticing that you were now sitting in front of Dark Cacao. He reached past you, patting Sweeties fur as a signal to continue, you blushed, looking up at him, his form nearly eclipsed yours entirely. Noticing your gaze, he looks at you with that familiar stoic expression, slowly leans down and presses his lips against your head in a gentle kiss.

"It's sweet." You say as you take another bite of the chocolate bar.

"It's milk chocolate, I had it made for you."

"Want some?" You ask, holding up the chocolate to him.

"I don't eat sweets."

"How about now?"

You had bitten off a piece of chocolate and were holding it in your mouth, blushing as Dark Cacao now seemed to genuinely consider your offer. Once more, he leaned down and took a bite, but he did not pull away afterward, instead pressing his lips against yours in a tender kiss. You gave in to the kiss, the feeling of his lips against yours bringing that comforting and familiar warmth in your heart. When he finally pulls away, you notice how his breath condensates into fog in the air, like a dragon breathing smoke as it tames the source of its fire.

"How can I deny you when you look at me with that face?" He asks as he looks into your eyes, admiring every crumb that made up your dough.

"That's a trick question, you can't." You giggled, scooting backwards until your back lay flush against his armor.

He rested his chin on top of your head for the rest of the journey through the mountains. By nightfall, you had reached your destination, the Hollyberry Kingdom. Already decorations had been put up in preparation for the festival, heart-shaped lights casted a warm glow on the roads through the Grandberry Market. Dark Cacao wished you were awake, yet part of him was glad that you were asleep, the soft light on your face made you absolutely radiant. He gave into his desires, placing a kiss on your head, causing you to shuffle a bit in his embrace, almost as if you wanted to be closer to him than you already were.

Once at the gates of the palace, some guards greeted the king and allowed you both to pass. A few servants immediately emerged from within the palace itself to assist Dark Cacao in getting you to your room.

"I can carry her, but I do require assistance in locating her room."

"Of course your highness, please follow me." One of the handmaids said before leading Dark Cacao inside the palace with you in his protective embrace.

A few more servants came following behind with your belongings, while the rest got Sweetie settled in the nearby stables. The halls were quiet, Dark Cacao did his best to walk carefully so as to not wake you up with the clinging and clanking sounds of his armor. The handmaid leads you to a giant door, detailed with multiple hearts outlined in gold.

"Her Majesty gave orders to ensure that this specific suite was prepared for your arrival, I do hope it is up to your standards."

The room was grand, it had its own bathroom, a balcony, a fireplace which had been lit earlier, giving warmth to the room, and a giant bed in the middle with a canopy veiled in lavender. The other servants followed inside, setting down your belongings by the fireplace, one of them putting the fire out seeing as the room was an ideal temperature.

"Such a grand suite for one person, it is nothing less than she deserves." Said Dark Cacao as he laid you in the bed, removing your shoes and setting them aside.

"Oh, the romance suite is for both of you." Clarified the handmaiden.

"I beg your finest pardon?"

"Are you not courting this cookie?"

"I am."

"Is she not courting you?"

"She is."

"Perfect, so no errors were made, have a good night your majesty." She said before exiting the suite, closing the door behind her.

"Wait a minute I-!!" Before Dark Cacao could protest, he felt a tug on his sleeve.

You were barely awake, eyes clouded with exhaustion as you looked up at him, "Stay. . . ." You said tiredly.

Dark Cacao thought for a moment before sighing deeply, "Okay, I shall stay."

After changing out of his armor, he laid down on the opposite side of the bed, making sure to leave enough space between the both of you so he didn't make you uncomfortable. But to his surprise, you grabbed his arm once more, pulling him towards you, until he was practically cocooning you in his embrace.

"Much better." You said as you rested your head against his chest, the strong sound of his heart lulling you into a deep slumber.

Dark Cacao couldn't help but smile as he held you in his embrace, the sweet smell of your hair icing and the lavender flowers soothed his rushing thoughts while he drifted off to sleep alongside you.

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As much as I'd love to not push you into writing when you're in a situation but your writing is spectacular, Y/N is badass as ever and Dark Cacao Cookie is moody as ever, I wanted to ask, I hope you write alot more and... If your writing gets popular, will you write a spice chapter of Dark Cacao and Y/N? If you're uncomfortable or too young (since you're such a sweetheart) it is perfectly fine for you not to, just something I wanted to ask

I would but, I dunno, maybe not here but some other platform, but it has been something that I have thought about, on here tho, instead of spice, I’m gonna be taking a more comedic approach when that chapter comes around.

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YES!!! Drop the food into the abyss!!!

I LOVED THE UPDATE! IT WAS SO DARN SWEET!!!!

Glad to hear you liked it!! I was STRUGGLING with that chapter, but I’m happy to hear it was cherished all the same, I will do my best to not take that long with Chapter 13 lol

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His Best Knight, The Queen

(Dark Cacao Cookie x Reader)

Chapter 12

That evening as you made your way down the stairs hand-in-hand with the king, word spread like wildfire from the guards to the maids, to the cooks and eventually out into the kingdom, surely a royal wedding was not too far behind. When your friends perked up at the both of you entering the dining hall, Hollyberry was the first to rejoice.

“Finally!! It was a dreadful thing to keep your feelings a secret from each other.” She got out of her seat and hugged the both of you, you could feel Dark Cacao tensing a bit while you gladly embraced her in return.

“Funny to think that you all knew.”

Golden Cheese laughed and rolled her eyes, “Everyone in this kingdom knew.”

“Looks like you both are set for Hollyhearts.” Laughed Pure Vanilla.

Hollyberry suddenly seemed to hold an expression of realization, “Oh, Hollyhearts, that reminds me. . .” She immediately made her way back to her seat, “Everyone take a seat please, I have an announcement to make.”

Dark Cacao pulled out your chair for you, the gesture made you blush as you sat before he pushed your seat back in and made his way to his own, everyone’s eyes rested on Hollyberry as she made her announcement.

“I would like to personally invite you all to the Hollyberry kingdom for Hollyhearts day, this year will be extra special as I will be bearing news of grand importance, and I would like you all to be there when I declare it to my entire kingdom.”

Everyone perked up, what could the news be, what kind of news could be grand enough to deserve such an honorable declaration at the grandest festival of love in all of earthbread?

“Well you can count me there of course.” Declared Golden Cheese.

“I too accept your invitation.” Said Pure Vanilla.

“Well, Dark Cacao and I were already gonna go for the festival.” You let out a small laugh.

“We shall attend your announcement as well.” Said Dark Cacao with a smile.

“I sadly cannot attend. . .” Said White Lily.

“. . . .what? But, why ever not White Lily Cookie.”

“My research, I had already made plans to return to Beast Yeast to continue my research about the origins of all cookie kind.”

Golden Cheese rolled her eyes, “My dear you will damage your eyecing and your dough with reading all those scrolls in your poor seated posture, stay a bit longer.”

Hollyberry chimed in, “Please White Lily, this news I’d of the utmost importance to me and I wanted you all to hear it first.”

White Lily thought for a bit, “Well, you could tell us now since we’re all together.”

Pure Vanilla smiles nervously, “Lily, perhaps Hollyberry had a special reveal planned for all of us, she has gone through the effort of inviting us in person.”

“Well then my answer remains the same, I am deeply sorry, but just as this announcement is important to you, this research is important to me as well, it could help all cookies and I, personally, cannot think of anything more important than that.”

“Ah. . . . .I understand then, well, I’ll be sure to tell you the next time we meet after the festival.” Hollyberry held a smile, but you could feel her sadness, Golden Cheese seemed to notice it too.

The rest of the night was filled mostly with an awkward silence, the only sounds heard were the occasional grating scrape of a fork against a plate, chewing, and drinking. When everyone was ready to turn in, you hugged each of your friends who would be departing from the Dark Cacao kingdom in the early dawn. After thanking the servants you headed to bed, while making your way through the halls you pondered on the interaction between White Lily and Hollyberry. Surely, neither of them were in the wrong, White Lily is allowed to refuse any invitation she wants, even if it is sad that she isn’t always able to hang out. It was a bit harsh to sort of downplay Hollyberrys announcement though, but surely she didn’t do it on purpose, she was only trying to make a point, as far as you know, White Lily is a kind cookie, she would never purposely hurt her friends emotionally.

As you approach the doors to your chambers you suddenly feel a large hand on your shoulder, looking over, you find your eyes locked with those of your royal lover.

“Oh, Dark Cacao, did you need something?”

He retracts his hand, shaking his head in reply before removing his cloak, placing it over your shoulders, completely wrapping you within its warmth. You nuzzled your face into the fur collar, it still smelled like him, you held the cloak around you, enjoying the comforting ease melting throughout your entire dough like butter.

“What is the meaning of this?” You laughed.

“I do not require my cloak when going to bed, may I entrust it to you to keep it warm until morning?” He gave you a gentle smile as he leaned in close to your face.

“Well, if that’s what the king commands of me.”

He takes your hand, bringing it to his lips and places a kiss on your knuckles, “Have sweet dreams Y/n Cookie, I shall miss you till the dawn.”

As he departed, you found yourself fawning over his gestures, leaning against the door and sighing lovingly as you watched him go. You finally walk into your chambers, tossing yourself into bed, cuddling into the kings cloak, its scent and warmth gently coercing you towards a peaceful slumber.

In the morning, you woke to peaceful sound of birds outside your window, along with the gentle shakes and takes from one of your maids.

“It is time to wake up your grace, I already have a warm bath running and a fresh set of clothes for you to change into afterwards.”

“How wonderful, thank you very much.” You said as you leaned forward, stretching your arms and yawning.

You leave Dark Cacaos cloak on your bed as you make your way to the tub, the maid following behind to assist, you sigh as you step into the warm bath, your dough immediately relaxing. After setting your old clothes aside the maid sits beside you and proceeds to wash your hair, thoroughly applying the lather through every bit of frosting.

“You are a godsend.” You sigh, closing your eyes.

“Thank you your grace.”

“I wonder what shall be on the agenda for today?”

“I believe Affogato Cookie has been working on a list for you, he has been very attentive with the village people and finding various tasks within the citadel.”

“Well that’s lovely to hear, I do hope he attends to you and the other servants of the citadel as well, I would like to make sure you are all in good spirits as well.”

“You need not dwell on such things your grace, as far as I know, everyone is happy to be a part of this grand structure.”

“And you’re happy? You sure there is nothing I can do to repay all the good work and kindness you have been doing for me?”

“Rule by the kings side with love and kindness, that’s all I ask.”

“Has word really spread that fast?”

“Indeed your grace.” She laughs a bit before tilting your head back carefully to rinse your hair.

You laugh as well before continuing to chat a bit more while she washed your back, though you were already completely covered in suds, but suddenly you were startled by the abrupt entrance of Affogato.

“There you are!!” He shouted happily.

The maid quickly grabbed a towel shielding you from his view, “My lady is indecent!! You are not permitted to see her in such a state of undress!!”

You raise a hand from out of the water “Affogato, I’m almost done, I just need to rinse, would you mind waiting just a minute so I can dress?”

“Oh but of course, anything for the future queen of the dark cacao kingdom.” He laughed as he exited.

You roll your eyes and laugh, “I’m barely agreeing to go on a date with this man and already his subjects are calling me the queen.”

The maid relaxes, setting the towel aside before assisting in rinsing you off, “Well, you are very qualified your grace, you help people and in turn, they are in good standing with you.”

“I suppose.”

You are wrapped in a robe and your hair is brushed and dried before you change into your clothes for the day, you finally step out of the bathroom, Affogato greeting you happily while the maid exits with a bow, taking the old clothes and used towel away to wash.

“How did you sleep Y/n?”

“Beautifully.” You say as you picked up the kings cloak off your bed and wrapped it around yourself, you could still smell the bitter chocolate scent in the fur collar.

“Oh my~ has the king already spent a night in your chambers?~ And before marriage, how scandalous of you both~” He said in such a tone you knew meant that he wanted to know the details of the courtship.

“No, it was nothing like that, he merely asked me to keep his cloak warm for him.” You smiled, a small blush forming on your face.

“Yeah, that’s not gonna be the only thing he’s going to want you to keep warm for him.”

“AFFOGATO!!” Your blush intensifies at his comment.

“Hahaha, I’m only teasing, you haven’t even gone on a date with him, baking with him would be out of the question.” He laughed.

“Baking with him is out of the question even after the first date, I trust him with my life, sure, but my dough is an entirely different matter.”

“A fair warning then my dear friend, be careful in choosing who you would take a strike for, you never know when that same person is the one holding the blade.”

You were shocked hearing this, was he implying that the king would betray you in some way?

“Dark Cacao would never.”

“I’m only saying cookies can’t always be trusted, especially cookies in power, I don’t want you getting hurt, okay?”

“I will be fine Affogato, I don’t think Dark Cacao is the type to betray anyone, enough of this nonsense, I was told you have made an agenda for today.” You say as you both exit your room, making your way to the dining hall for breakfast.

“As you wish, after breakfast, you are to train the troops, establish routes for patrols about the villages, then you will return to the castle for lunch, then afterwards I have you booked for a meeting with a few blacksmiths from both the Milk and Coffee tribes, they have come up with some armor designs for the warriors that they would like to run by you, once all of that is taken care of, you have the evening to yourself, with the king of course.” He smirked a bit at the end.

“You’re so hilarious.” You say sarcastically as you both enter the dining room, Dark Cacao was already seated.

“Well, I shall be off to take care of some advisory business, send for me if you need me.” Affogato then leans into your ear to whisper, “Have fun with some nice alone time with the king.” He chuckled before making his exit.

You blush madly, taking your seat, the servants bringing out the food not long after, a wonderful platter of eggs, sausage, and a small stack of pancakes topped with butter and syrup, it smelled divine.

“I see you have kept my cloak warm, I hope it soothed and comforted you through the night.” Said Dark Cacao, admiring you wrapped in his clothing.

“It did.” You say, eating some of the food.

“I hope someday, if you would ever permit me, to have such an honor of doing the same.”

“Oh Dark Cacao, you have comforted me enough times, am I not a burden on your shoulders?” You laugh as you look away from him.

“You could be many things, but never a burden, you bear no weight on this crown, if anything, you make it lighter.”

“Your words wrap around my heart like silk over my shoulders.” You say as you look at him lovingly.

“And your presence cradles me in a warm light I could not bear to be without.” He replies, his gaze softening as he looks back at you the same way.

After you both finish your breakfast and get up from your seats, you return the kings cloak, wrapping it around his shoulders, plucking off small pieces of lint here and there. You stand on your tippy toes and kiss him on the cheek before heading to your duties, leaving the king flustered where he stood.

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UPDATE

Hello everyone, now now don’t worry, I’m still making progress on chapter 12, my life has just been hit with a few more unexpected twists and turns that required my attention. I appreciate the patience from all of you truly, I felt like since it’s been a little over another two weeks I should give a bit of a heads up, dang, it’s only felt like a couple days to me. But not to worry, I am still working on it, for the mean time have a bit of a nice imagination thing since I’ve been seeing a lot of people imagining Wicked songs with Pure Vanilla and Shadow Milk that brought them to tears. But y’all, when I tell you I sobbed while listening to Dancing Through Life and imagining it being corrupted Dark Cacao. Like go to like 50 seconds into the song and tell me you see it. It can’t just be me right? Right? But yeah, anyways, my next post will be Chapter 12, thank you again for all of the patience, so really appreciate it.

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I just finished catching up on the fanfic and let me just say that this is the best fanfic that I have read of Dark Cacao Cookie! I honestly can’t wait for the next update!

Daaaaaaawww thank you, it always motivates me even more when I see such delightful comments, I’m really happy to know y’all enjoy the fanfic, I’m doing my best to try to navigate where I want it to go, I have an idea, it’s just a matter of getting the story there but trust me, I think y’all are gonna like it, hopefully lol. Worry not, Chapter 12 is currently in production!!

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His Best Knight, The Queen

(Dark Cacao Cookie x Reader)

Chapter 11

You wake up, well rested, the memories of last night were a blur, you shifted in your bed, the sheets and mattress brought so much comfort and Dark Cacao’s cloak provided a shield of warmth from the cold early morning air. You leap out of bed, backing away from the cloak as if it were a giant spider, you could not remember why you had the cloak, did something happen between the two of you? Was it embarrassing? What happened that lead to you having his cloak in your possession, and worse, in your bed and wrapped around you of all places, how unprofessional, maybe if you can return it quietly, he won’t even notice it’s gone. You thanked the witches that you hadn’t gotten around to hiring staff for the citadel yet, otherwise you would have a lot of explaining to do and cookies spread enough rumors as is. You reach the doors to his chambers and slowly open them, doing your best to stay quiet as you look around the room for a place to put the cloak.

At the end of the room, next to his bed there was a coat rack, a perfect spot, it will be like it was never in your possession in the first place. You take one careful and quiet step after another, silently cursing under your breath as you hear Dark Cacao stirring in his sleep. You successfully hang the robe and slowly make your way back to the door, keep an eye on your friend for any more stirring.

“No. . . .” He says, you immediately freeze in your tracks, had he woken up?

“Don’t go. . . .” His eyes remained closed, the tension faded from your body as you realized you were now in a backwards situation.

Now he was the one suffering a nightmare, it would be embarrassing for him to wake and see you in his chambers, but you couldn’t leave him like this, not when he has never left you in your times of need. You walkover to his bedside and gently take his hand, rubbing your thumb on the back of his palm and using your other hand to wipe away some tears that were falling down his cheeks.

“I won’t go.” You whispered.

His facial expression began to relax as he squeezed your hand a bit, you pull your other hand away from wiping his tears but as you do so, his other hand grabs you and in an instant you are pinned to the bed by your wrists. You let out a startled yelp and struggle beneath his grasp but it was no use, his grip was so tight, when you finally open your eyes from wincing in pain, all you see above you is a spooked king. He was breathing heavily, his narrowed pupils were darting everywhere and as your eyes traveled a bit lover, you noticed his robe was slightly undone, revealing his bare chest. You were blushing as you immediately moved your eyes back up to his, noticing the realization finally flooding his mind.

“Y/n. . . . .Y/N!!”

Dark Cacao immediately throws himself off of you, strawberry jam rushing to his face as he realized he didn’t tackle an intruder, the embarrassment of the situation was overwhelming especially after having such a chaotic dream.

“Listen, I-I can explain!!” You shouted nervously as you quickly sat yourself up and made your way back off of the bed.

“Well explain yourself!!”

“Well, I was returning your cloak, which, sorry by the way, I don’t know how it got into my possession I probably drunkenly stole it off of you or something, but anyways, as I was returning it, I noticed you were having a nightmare, sounded pretty scary, I couldn’t leave you like that.”

“I see. . . . .well it’s over now.”

You slowly took a seat next to him, noticing that slight difference in his stoic expression that showed sadness, “Do you want to talk about it?”

“It was a nightmare, I am fine.”

“Looks like it was a bit upsetting, it’s okay, you know I won’t judge-”

“I’m fine Y/n.”

“Okay, well, if you ever want to talk, I’m always here, but you look upset, don’t bottle your emotions, if not me then send word to one of our friends and talk to them, please.”

“I will.”

“Alright then, I’m going to head back to my quarters and get dressed for the day, today we’re going to be selecting staff and I must start growing our military defenses, it will be nice to have some guards taking post around here.”

“Indeed. . . . .one more thing.”

“Yes?” You turned your head as you stood at the rooms exit.

“Do you really have no recollection of last night?”

“Nope, all of yesterday is just one big blur, why, did I do something stupid? Oh dear did I break something, whatever it is I will try to fix it as best as I can.”

“No no, you didn’t do anything damaging, I was just wondering.”

“Oh, thank goodness, I thought I might have done something insane, well, off I go then.

You head out, closing the door behind you, as you walk down the hall you take in a deep breath, letting out a sigh while you re-enter your room, Sweetie greeting you with a loud ‘AWOOO’ but you cut him off, clasping his muzzle shut and shushing him.

“It’s too early for your loud howls.” You laugh, “Alright, let’s get ready, today we have to find some people to put on duty, we need guards, an army, some kitchen staff, a doctor, and some maids and butlers, how exciting, hopefully we’ll be able to find enough people.”

You get yourself ready for the day, the workers did a marvelous job with the bathrooms, the decorative rugs were soft and warm beneath your feet. After a nice bath, a touch up of icing and a change into some warm clothes, you dawn your cloak and head out to the gate entrance, Sweetie following close behind you. You open up the gate and much to your surprise, you are greeted by a few of your friends and behind them was a giant crowd of cookies.

“Uh, what’s going on?” You ask, laughing nervously.

Hollyberry is delighted to see you and grabs your hand along with Sweeties collar, pulling you both out of the citadel.

“You’re just in time Y/n, the girls and I, as well as Affogato over there have spread word about working in the castle, we have found cookies who would be more than delighted to be part of your military forces and others who would like to offer their services in any way they can.”

You looked out at the crowd of cookies, all of them ready to heed your words, it was enough to bring a tear to your eye to see how much these cookies cared.

“You all would really want to serve the king and I and would let me lead you into battle?” You asked, trying to hold yourself back from sobbing out of joy.

“Of course!! After all you have done for us!!” A cookie in the crowd shouted.

“Defending us from the licorice sea!!” Shouted another.

“Warding off wild beasts!!”

“Gathering food and wood for us even during the harshest blizzards!!”

“We’re forever in your debt!!”

You wiped away the tears and raised a fist into the air in determination, “Then let’s see what you all got!”

With that, you and your friends split into two groups, you and Hollyberry would handle military and establishing the first soldiers, Golden Cheese, White Lily, and Affogato focused on cookies that would tend the citadel and advise the king. Dark Cacao Cookie in the meantime was in the company of Pure Vanilla Cookie, spilling all of the happenings of last night and this morning while he paced back and forth in his quarters.

“She doesn’t seem to even remember that she kissed me.”

“She did?” Pure Vanilla Cookie let out a small gasp before continuing, “Does this not confirm your feelings are reciprocated? You should confess to her.”

“It was on the cheek, the likeliness is higher but I don’t know for sure, oh Pure Vanilla these newfound feelings of affection weigh heavy on my very soul jam, I wish I could have the courage to declare my love but I don’t want to lose her.”

“You won’t lose her, you simply need to find the right moment.”

“Do it on Hollyhearts Day.” Said a tiny voice from inside the room.

The king and his friend jumped at the sound of the new voice as the owner of it revealed himself along with his brother, it was the twins Oat and Almond Milk, they had painted themselves to blend into the wall.

“When did you both get in here? What mischief are you up to this time?” Dark Cacao asked.

“We were testing out our camouflage skills, if we’re to be the best of the best then our opponents can’t see us coming, Oat Milk, what was our time?” Asked Almond Milk.

“I counted 16 minutes and 36 seconds, if you had kept your mouth shut then it would have been longer.” He replied.

“Well he needs our help, special forces also got to help the king of course.”

“That is true but we’ll have to do this experiment over again to see how well our skills actually are.”

“My what clever little cookies you are, I hadn’t the faintest idea you were even in the room with us.” Said Pure Vanilla letting out a small laugh.

“I’m Oat Milk Cookie and this is my little brother Almond Milk Cookie, we’re gonna be future elite forces for the Dark Cacao Kingdom.”

“Hey, I’m the older brother remember, mom said you were taken out of the oven two seconds after me.”

“No that was you.”

“Nuh-uh”

“Yeah-huh”

“Nuh-uh”

“Yeah-huh”

“I think it best you both go back to your parents, I am discussing private matters.” Dark Cacao interrupted.

Almond Milk Cookie recalled back to the conversation that he and his brother were just eavesdropping on,“Oh yes, as I said before, confessing on Hollyhearts Day could work, the day is all about love and romance, considering both of your feelings for each other and how insanely dense you both are, then she statistically won’t refuse.”

“. . . . .I will consider it, now please, get out of my chambers.”

“As I said, insane density.”

“Don’t test me, I will call your mother!”

“No!!” The twins immediately rushed out of the room, Dark Cacao closing the door behind them.

“They do have a point, Hollyhearts Day would be the perfect time for you to tell Y/n how you feel.” Said Pure Vanilla.

Hollyhearts, a Hollyberrian holiday founded during the beginning of the Hollyberry kingdom, a day for celebrating all forms of love, familial, platonic, and romantic alike. The festivities became so popular that the surrounding kingdoms would celebrate their own version of it, but many would migrate to the Hollyberry Kingdom since their celebration was the biggest. It would be noisy, there would be many sweets, but even if he didn’t like it, he knew you would absolutely love the idea of attending such a big party, and for you, he would do anything.

“It would be, well, I shall do as such then.”

“Speak from your heart, love can be very scary, but once you have it, it will multiply your strength a hundred times over.”

“Thank you Pure Vanilla Cookie.”

“Of course my friend, our friends and I are always here anytime you would like to talk, speaking of which, how about we check on them, they must have selected a good handful of staff by now.”

Surely enough, as they walked out onto the walls of the citadel, they could see you training a large group of cookies that seemed to show a lot of promise. You were having them all come at you so you could evaluate where they stood combat-wise, the way you would dodge attacks and hardly moved a muscle when you would go on the defensive, it was incredible. You knew you were a good fighter, ever since you were little, you did what it took to survive the harsh climates just like everyone else, but you took it ten steps further to assist everyone so they didn’t have to work so hard, all those years of fighting monsters, gathering wood, and food and hauling supplies to the villages turned you into a perfect soldier. Dark Cacao could feel strawberry jam rushing to his cheeks but his expression remained neutral, however he could not stop himself from speaking.

“She would make the most perfect queen.”

“Already thinking of proposing, you have to tell her you love her first my friend.” Pure Vanilla laughed.

By the days end, everything was in place, the new staff were roaming the halls, guards were at their posts and dinner was being prepared. Your friends headed down to the dining room, but you stayed behind to take off Sweeties collar, it always began to bother him by the days end, perhaps he needed a bigger one. You sent him to go sit with the others as you went over to your chambers to put away the collar and change into some comfier clothes. You were delighted to see that they were already ladies out on the bed for you to change into at any time, truly the maids were wonderfully selected. Once ready, you headed towards the dining hall, letting out a sigh of relief and happiness, you had been very productive today and the work had paid off.

“Y/n.” You turn and are pleasantly greeted by Dark Cacao, he was also changed into his night clothes, his robe, unlike this morning, was nicely tied up and hardly showing any of his skin, the memory of his bare chest made you blush before you came back to your senses.

“Yes your highness?”

“I wanted to ask you. . . .”

“Yes?”

“Would you. . . .I was wondering. . . . .if it would be alright with you. . . . . .but you can refuse.”

“Your highness, breathe, we have all the time in the world, don’t rush your words.”

He took a deep breath and exhaled a long sigh, carefully taking your hands in his before locking eyes with you, this was the most expression you had ever seen on his face. He seemed scared, yet longing, no, yearning for something, but whatever could it be?

“Y/n, if it would not be a burden to you, would you accompany me to the Hollyhearts festival?”

“Oh of course your highness, come, we can tell all of our friends, we’ll all celebrate our loving friendship.”

But before you could turn away, your were stopped once more by Dark Cacao.

“You misunderstand.”

“Huh?”

“Y/n. . .you mean the world to me.”

“Aaaaaaaawww you mean the world to me too, all of you do.”

“No Y/n, I-. . . . .Y/n Cookie, I could never find the right string of words that would be able to fully describe how I feel about you. You’re a warrior, a fighter, a caregiver, anyone can see that just by your history of helping the cookies of this kingdom alone, but along with this I have seen a beauty in you that only exists in fairytale. Your smile warms me in the harshest winters, your eyes could calm me in my most blinding rage but most of all, your heart has melted my frozen soul. For the longest time I have buried these feelings, in fear that revealing them would push you away, I would rather suffer in silent longing than to go a day without passing you in these grand halls. But today, I have been given hope there could be a chance that you feel the same, but even if you do not, I simply would like to still fight by your side as friends.”

You were stunned, was the king of the dark cacao kingdom professing his love?

“Dark Cacao Cookie. . .” You whispered.

“Y/n Cookie, if it would be alright with you, would you do me the honor of accompanying me to the Hollyhearts festival, in romantic courtship?”

There was that blissful moment again, only this time, knowing your king whom you had secretly loved reciprocated your feelings, it felt as though you were in a dream. He loved you, he loved you oh so dearly, and as you lost yourselves in each others gaze you found yourself leaning towards each other and finally, like a flower petal landing in a calm and still lake, you gently kissed him. He was startled a bit at first, but as he tasted the sweetness of your lips he could not resist the wave of calm that washed over his very soul. Likewise, you savored his bitterness on your tongue, reveling in the ecstasy as you deepened the kiss, your hands resting on his chest as one of his rested on your waist while the other was behind your head, gently pushing you closer. Finally, you both pulled away, a thing string of saliva connecting your lips breaks as you slowly lean back into his hand, your heavy breaths clouding the cold air.

“Shall I take that as a yes?”

“Yes.”

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If my Wi-Fi bugs and I have to rewrite the next four damn paragraphs of Chapter 11 one more time, I’m gonna jump into the licorice sea, it’s happened 3 times, I have written the same thing 3 friggen times all because when I go to save, my Wi-Fi has a whole meltdown and then it doesn’t save and I lose all of my progress and it makes me want to throw my Wi-Fi box off of the citadel wall!! Please Wi-Fi, I’m just trying to feed the raccoons and possums in my basement, they’re starving and stealing all of the cheese in my fridge!!

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I do apologize if something personal happened but…

Its been two weeks plz i beg😭

Throw some food into the basement 😭🤲

I know I know, I’ve been hit with a huge case of writers block, but I swear I just barely got out of it, I have not forgotten about y’all don’t worry food is coming soon lolol

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So I Did A Thing

Hey everyone, just wanted to announce that I have made another cookie run themed account where I will be putting my doodles and headcanons and stuff. Not to worry, my main focus is still on fanfiction but I wanted to have a place to like talk about cookie run with others and like have fun with headcanons and all that, so yeah, maybe I’ll even make doodles of things that happen in the fanfiction too if I get in the mood lol. But yeah, if you guys are interested, head over to the lovelyprivatealcove, and also do not worry, chapter 11 is in production.

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you scared me right at the beginning of the story, i thought i was going to marry Affogato cookie😭. Thank goodness that is was Dark cacao cookie is dream 🥲

Still waiting for chapter 11(≧▽≦). Love your story so much please don't drop🥺😭

LOL yeah I was originally wanting to release the chapter on April 1st, but sum life things happened, I’m happy that I finally put it out though. And don’t worry, I have no plans to drop this story my love for Cookie Run and Dark Cacao Cookie in particular is fresh and strong. I also already have a good idea of how I want the story to go, it’s gonna be amazing, hopefully, but I’m so happy you enjoy it so far!!

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His Best Knight, The Queen

(Dark Cacao Cookie x Reader)

Chapter 10

The next morning, Dark Cacao arose in his bed and prepared for the day, dawning his armor and brandishing his sword, as he stared upon the blade, he could not help but feel that there was something missing. He shook off the feeling before heading over to your chambers to wake you, today was a special day, it was the rehearsal for your wedding tomorrow. To his surprise, you were already entering the hall as he approached, you smile at him, the expression holding the opposite of everything you felt inside. In all the light, whether it be the overcast or the flame from the torches, you looked divine in his eyes. Seeing you, whether it be in your regal attire, or even your night gown, it always brought a warmth to both his heart and his soul jam more powerful than any blizzard. But alas, he had not the courage to confess such feelings, the best he could do was be your knight, to protect what he held the most dear, his love.

“Good morning Dark Cacao.” She greeted kindly.

“Good morning your highness, you’re up early, I hope you slept well.” He bows to you, the odd feeling returning to him, but he shakes it off yet again.

“I tried, but how could I, I am to be married to my best friend, yet. . . .no, I must burn these thoughts.”

“You can always confide in me, my queen, I would perish before speaking your secrets to another soul.”

“I know, my knight, I know.”

“Then tell me, for it grieves me to see you in such distress.”

“Oh Dark Cacao, I wish I could, but to tell you I’d have to hide my face in such despair of my situation.”

“My ears are always here to listen to your every word, you need only to call for me when you are ready to talk your highness.”

“I am grateful to always have you by my side.”

“I will never leave you, my blade defends your arrows until my dying breath.”

“I shall water down the licorice sea with my tears on that day, now then, let us get to the throne room, the others shall be here soon.”

You walk along the halls of the citadel, greeting the guards as you passed, and looking out onto the kingdom, the spring brought forth some well-needed warmth for crops. Everyone barely made it through the last winter by the hair of a snow lions mane, food was at an all time low and beasts were relentless. This union would fix everything, your fiancé would be able to provide a new wave of wealth and prosperity for the kingdom, the next winter shall not be such a struggle like the last, you hated to see your fellow cookies suffer. So in their stead, you would sacrifice your eternal happiness to a loveless marriage in order to prevent such a winter from happening. Lost in your thoughts, you eventually made your way to the throne room, the second chair having been installed recently to account for the new king-to-be, Affogato Cookie.

You and Affogato had known each other since you both were children, he had been a good friend to you when others, according to him, thought of you as worthless, he showed kindness when other cookies showed only cruelty. Sure, he left without a word, but it was alright, Dark Cacao Cookie kept you company, along with your crème wolf, Sweetie, besides, he doesn’t have to tell you everywhere he’s going. He actually struck the deal with you, after returning and revealing his more than impressive magical capabilities, he said he would gladly help the kingdom, but in turn he wanted the crown, it was an offer you couldn’t refuse. When you began courting he did treat you well, although, he seemed to not really pay you any mind unless he felt like it, you didn’t care much though, he was like a cat and you were more of a dog-person. You wished you could love him like he deserved but, your heart belonged to another, he was tall, kind, and courageous, and for now, even if you were to promise yourself to one, you would always have eyes only for your knight in shining armor, Dark Cacao Cookie.

One of the guards came in, some familiar faces following behind him, the guard bows before announcing them.

“Your highness, Hollyberry Cookie, Pure Vanilla Cookie, Golden Cheese Cookie, and White Lily Cookie have arrived for the rehearsal.”

“Thank you guard, you may return to your post.”

As they exited, the other cookies whom you came to love as your chosen family all came in for a hug as congratulations for your upcoming special day.

“Congratulations Y/n cookie, may you and your love stay crispy and fresh for many years to come.” Said Pure Vanilla Cookie as he gave you one of his usual warm smiles.

“Thank you Pure Vanilla, all of you, it means a lot to have you all in attendance today, we have rooms prepared and plenty of blankets and warm meals prepped for your stay, you need only ask.”

“Oh, I can’t believe you’re getting married, you must be ecstatic.” Laughed Hollyberry.

“Where is the groom, he should be here.” Wondered Golden Cheese.

“Perhaps he’s running late, shall we wait a bit longer?” Asked White Lily.

“Of course, surely he’ll be here any minute now.” You reply.

You all talked amongst yourselves while you waited for Affogato Cookies arrival, instead came the twins and their parents, the old woman who ran the inn, and the blacksmith. A wave of relief filled you with guilt as you relaxed to see that the other arrivals were not Affogato, but when the minutes began to turn into hours, you started getting a bit embarrassed about how the situation looked. Dark Cacao could see you holding back your tears, carefully, he brushed the back of his hand against yours and you quickly grabbed it, holding it tightly as you steadied your breathing. He suddenly felt that feeling again, like there was something off about everything, perhaps he just didn’t sleep well last night, everything was normal, he shook off the feeling, bringing himself back to the moment.

“Perhaps Dark Cacao can stand in his place for the rehearsal and we can search for him afterward.” Suggested the innkeeper.

You look up at your knight, the others were able to see the love in your eyes as well as his while you both stared at each other, they knew of your situation, but you had asked them to not speak a word of it to Dark Cacao. Similarly he had also confessed his feelings for you to them and asked them to keep said confession a secret as well. As your knight saw you staring into his eyes, he desired nothing more than to spill his affections, but this wedding was for you and another cookie, a cookie who he thought did not deserve you.

“I-If her highness is alright w-with it, I don’t mind being a placeholder.” Dark Cacao stuttered.

“Dark Cacao, you need not address me with such formality, we’re friends, I’m alright with you standing in his place for rehearsal.” You blushed a bit, a shy smile forming on your lips as you turned your gaze to the floor.

“Then I shall.” He replied, to have such a moment with you, even if it was only a fantasy, it filled his heart with a warmth that could melt the snow at the peak of the tallest icing ridge mountain.

“Very well, let us proceed.” Said Pure Vanilla happily.

The innkeeper, the blacksmith, and the twins parents walked down the aisle first, followed by the twins themselves who pretended to throw flower petals before taking their seats. Your bridesmaids, Golden Cheese and White Lily, as well as your maid of honor, Hollyberry, stood at your side of the altar, opposite of Dark Cacao, with Pure Vanilla at the center. They all watched you walk down the aisle, holding your bouquet, you stood beside your knight and faced him, both of you smiling at each other before Pure Vanilla proceeded to go over everything that would happen.

“Wonderful, so at this moment I would welcome everyone to the ceremony and announce the couple, the couple would then say their vows, Affogato is not present, but if you would like to, you can share your vow Y/n, unless you’d like to save it for tomorrow.”

“I can say mine, I’ve already memorized it.” You said.

“Splendid.”

“Affogato Cookie, we have known each other since we were children, you have seen me at my best and even at my worst, I hope that together we may be able to pave a road towards a fruitful marriage filled with love and happiness, as well as an equally prosperous kingdom, where we shall reign as one.”

“Beautiful, now this would be where the rings would be presented, the innkeeper and the blacksmith will approach you both with said rings and take their seats again and you and your spouse will trade rings and say, ‘with this ring, I thee wed’ before placing the ring on his finger, finally I will say, do you, Y/n Cookie, take Affogato Cookie to be your wedded husband to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for better and for worse, for richer or for poor, to love and to cherish, til death do you part?”

“I do.”

“Then I will repeat the same to Affogato Cookie, do you take Y/n Cookie to be your wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for better and for worse, for richer or for poorer, to love and to cherish, til death do you part?”

Dark Cacao smiled warmly as he gazed at you, you were smiling as well, hiding your blushing face behind your flowers, you could not help but think of how precious you looked, “I do.”

“Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss.”

Both of you slowly leaned toward each other, you turn your head away a bit and Dark Cacao shyly gives you a small, gentle kiss on the cheek.

“You missed her lips!!” Shouted little Oat Milk Cookie, who was quickly silenced by his mother covering his mouth and apologizing whilst everyone burst into laughter, even Dark Cacao let out a small huff.

The rehearsal went smoothly and you and your friends went out to find Affogato, it did not take long, his carriage arrived as you were all stepping outside the gates of the citadel. Your face dawned a small scowl, your knight held his usual stoic expression, but in him he held a rage that burned hotter than the sands of the Golden Cheese Kingdom. Affogato exited his carriage with that same careless smile, all dressed in his robes and his magic staff in hand.

“Y/n, my dearest bride, you look. . . . .pretty, a smile would do you well my dear, I do not like to see you wearing a frown, we’re getting married after all.” He leaned in for a kiss but you pulled way, your gesture leaving him confused.

“You’re late, we’ve already gone through the rehearsal, where have you been?”

“I do apologize, I had overslept, I found the most beautiful confectioneries last night, the sweetness was amazing, the right amount of sugar, I ate myself into unconsciousness.”

Dark Cacao could not hold all of his anger, “You kept her highness waiting, you knew the rehearsal was today and yet you engorged yourself on sweets the night before? You prioritized sugar over your own bride?”

“You forget your place, knight, I’d suggest you watch your tone when speaking to your future king.” Affogato says with a threatening look in his eyes.

“Dark Cacao calm yourself, it’s alright.” You say as you place a hand over his chest plate, this seemed to calm him, however, Affogato did not like the way you looked up at the knight with such concern and care.

“Your forgiveness knows no bounds my dear.” Your fiancé pulls you to his side by your waist and steals a kiss from your lips, you hardly had enough time to process what happened before it was over, but for Dark Cacao, it shattered his very soul to sit back and watch how disconcerted you were.

“Well now. . . .,” you steady yourself from the sudden gesture, “let us move on from this and continue with the day, I can explain all of the steps Affogato but overall you needn’t remember much.”

“Wonderful, let us dine on some more delectable sweets my love, the rest of you may retire to your quarters and return to your homes, I shall take it from here, I must make up for my tardiness to my future wife after all.”

“Dear, I was hoping I could-”

“You need not say another word, I will take care of everything, come along now.” He grabs your wrist and leads you to the carriage, your knight following close behind, but Affogato stops him from boarding.

“The queen and I would like some alone time before our big day.”

“I never leave her majesty’s side.” Dark Cacao glares at him.

“Dark Cacao, it’s okay, I will be fine.” You say, a sad smile on your face as Affogato boards the carriage before closing the door.

Everyone stood and watched how your knight seemed to shatter to pieces to see you go somewhere they all knew you did not want to be. It was heartbreaking to see two souls, so perfectly made for each other, be kept apart against their own will. As he watched you go, he couldn’t help but get that feeling again that something wasn’t right, like the world was distorting around him, Pure Vanilla pulls him out of his thoughts.

“Are you alright friend?”

“I-. . .yes, but, she’s not.”

“We know.” Said Hollyberry.

“This marriage is not out of love after all, it’s out of duty, you saw for yourself, that Affogato hardly pays her any mind.” Added Golden Cheese.

“Will this really be her fate? A loveless marriage to a mage, all so that he may use his magic to make life for the kingdom a little bit easier during the harsh winter season?” Asked Dark Cacao.

“I’m afraid so, I had hoped that just this once she would be selfish enough to at least marry whoever she wanted, but you know Y/n, she will always prioritize others before herself.” Replied White Lily.

They discussed among themselves on how they should pass the time before finally settling on checking that tomorrow’s preparations were all ready, but Dark Cacao stayed at the gate of the citadel, waiting for you to return. His friends would bring him food and drink while also bringing their own meals to eat and wait with him for a little while before going back inside to continue checking up on everything for tomorrow. When day turned dusk, concern began to rise, it was getting colder and the knight was growing tired, despite his friends trying to coax him to go back inside he did not dare to move until you returned. Finally, when the last bits of sunlight were tucked behind the mountains of the icing ridge, the clattering wheels of a carriage could be heard approaching the gate. Dark Cacao perked up at the sound and sure enough you had returned, Affogato stepped down first, he wore a tired yet satisfied smile as he ignored both you and your knight, heading inside to escape the dreadful cold.

You stepped out after, unsteady and exhausted, Dark Cacao immediately rushed to your side, helping you keep your balance as you walked towards the citadel.

“Y/n, are you alright?”

“I’m fine really, just a bit tired and full of sweets, if I ever see another ice cream again it will be too soon.”

“I shall help you to your quarters.”

“What would I ever do without you my precious knight?”

“You’d do everything yourself, you’re very resolute but you’re also stubborn and you don’t ask for help as often as you should.”

“I just don’t want to be a burden, or seen as meek and helpless.”

“Your highness, you are the strongest cookie I know.”

“Again with the formalities.”

You both share a laugh as he leads you to your quarters, upon opening the door you already see Affogato in your bed fast asleep, you sighed, thanking Dark Cacao before sending him on his way. But Dark Cacao could not sleep, that off feeling was more present than ever, to try to subside it he decided to patrol for a while. Looking out onto the kingdom he sighed, perhaps he should confess to Y/n, not that it would matter now, she will be marrying that pompous mage in the morning. As if his own thoughts had brought her to him, he suddenly heard quiet careful steps, surely enough, there she was beside him, in only her nightgown. Shocked by her underdressed appearance he swiftly removed his cloak and wrapped it around her, rubbing her shoulders to warm her up faster.

“What are you doing out here and underdressed for such cold temperatures.”

“I needed to tell you something important.”

“What is it, is something wrong?”

“No, it’s just, I am to be married tomorrow, but there is something you must know, had I chosen from the heart, it would be you I would be standing with at the altar.”

“You mean. . .”

“I apologize if you don’t feel the same, I just had to get this off of my chest and-”

It happened so fast, you felt only tender bliss as his lips met yours, the kiss was gentle and soft, you could still taste his bitterness as you both slowly pulled away, Dark Cacaos eyes widen as he realized what he had done.

“I’m sorry I-”

“Do it again.”

Silence followed, the kind that made you both a bit nervous as he leaned in again, closing his eyes, succumbing to his other senses as the butterflies in your stomachs fluttered intensely. Dark Cacao rarely ever ate sweets, but for you he made an exception because never had he had a confection as delectable as you. He wished the kiss could last forever, he wished it was him on that alter with you, he wished he could be at your side for all eternity, not only as a friend, but a lover, but fate had crueler intentions.

He could not tell how it happened, one second you were in his embrace and the next, you were impaled on his sword, he immediately pulled it away, but the damage was done. You fell forward, he held you, dropping to his knees, his thoughts racing through his mind, how could he do this, why was it happening?

“No no no NO Y/N!!” He cried.

“D-Dark Cacao, why?”

“I didn’t mean to, I don’t know what happened!!”

“Don’t worry, it’s gonna be okay.”

“No no no, please Y/n, keep your eyes open just a bit longer for me, please. . . .don’t go.”

There you laid in his arms, crumbled, strawberry jam spilling from your wound, he could hear your voice echoing in his head as if you were still by his side.

“I won’t go.”

Suddenly, with a gasp, he woke up back in his bed, someone was standing over him, without hesitation he managed to pick up and pin the invader to the mattress. It wasn’t until the tiredness in his eyes completely faded that he realized it was you, you were still alive, everything had just been a dream.

“Y/n. . .Y/n!!” He pushed himself off of you, nearly falling off the bed, his face turning red as strawberry jam rushed to his cheeks.

“Listen, I-I can explain!!” You shout nervously.

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I love your story so much😭

It's the most sweetness story i have read in my life😭 Since i have simp for Dark cacao cookie🥲. More please😭😭

Thank you so much!!! Sorry it’s taking me so long, I’ve been getting caught up with work and other various life things, but I’m still working on it, I will post soon!! I appreciate that you guys like the story so much, I got more sweet, wholesome and romantic moments planned.

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Papa me want more movie -your newest child

On a real note. I love your story it’s everything I’ve been looking for with these dark cacao fanfics

More movie will be coming soon, I’m so glad you love the story, I have yet to see any cookie run x reader fan fictions like this, I’ve mostly just seen one shots and scenarios, all very wonderful, but I wanted something longer, so it brings me so much happiness to hear you all enjoy what I’m putting out.

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Hi! I love ur fanfics so much !! Please keep going 🙏❤️❤️

Thank you!! Do not worry, chapter 10 is in production!!