Emperor and Dragon ( A Black Clover Fanfiction)

A week had passed the award ceremony for the two heroes was soon to begin. Layla prepares herself for the deadly task of waking Galileo before the ceremony. As she reaches for the doorknob it turns on it's own and opens. To Layla's surprise not only had Galileo already gotten out of bed, he was fully dressed for the ceremony. "Young master-" He wore his usual blue and gold Vermillion outfit, the expensive tailor made robe he was supposed to wear instead was draped over his shoulders. It was a deep purple like his lightning, with cloud patterns as deep a shade of azure as his flames. The cuffs and collar had golden outlines. He made no effort whatsoever to change his hair, but the shocking thing about Galileo's outfit was what was missing. Layla finds herself staring deep into brilliant azure eyes that shone almost like jewels, flashes of purple can be seen in his slit pupils as if lightning was flashing in his very skull. "Y-your eyes!"

"I was about to come find you. Make all that treasure disappear."

"Make it disappear? I beg your pardon?"

"Melt it down, sell it, keep it for all I care! I don't want a single diamond left in this room when I get back"

"Are you alright young master?"

He ignores her and marches off for the ceremony. "(A fake doesn't deserve to act like a real dragon…)"

Set on the same stage as the Star award festival, even though it was a last minute occasion it had an equally big if not bigger. Many have come from far and wide to see the boys who appeared at the summit of Clover's warriors at such a young age. They gave the masses a lot to talk about in these last few days. Those onlookers discussed the men of honor with mixed opinions. Some thought of the new heights clover would reach with these new powerful weapons spearheading the kingdom's defense. Others feared the calamity that could befall them should one of them going on a rampage. Whatever the case the two of them saved the capital from certain disaster.

"I knew Galileo was aggressive, but he's been a lot more intense lately. A few times I thought he was really going to kill us." A bandaged-up Leopold and Yuno are watching the workers set up from a nearby rooftop.

"Still the techniques he's taught me compliment my magic all too well so I can't complain. Besides training with Magnus isn't very lax either."

"True, neither of them are a walk in the park. Was he always so serious though? Gali, always spoke of his rival as some easygoing conman."

"That's new for me too."

"So they both have been acting differently since the ball…Shouldn't they be proud about that? You'd think they would be in better moods."

"Yeah Magnus has just been going off by himself all week, I don't think he even opened the shop. He could have joined us for training."

"You think they're mad about something?"

"Who can ever tell what those two are ever thinking."

"True..."

Soon the preparations were complete, the stage was set. The king clover, along with captain Julius Novachrono, (the most likely candidate to fill the vacant seat of wizard king), enter the stage with a few attendants behind them. Galileo stands near the attendants waiting to be called, Magnus however is nowhere to be seen. His absence puts the entire ceremony on hold.

"(So this damn thing was optional?)" Galileo contemplates leaving.

"Where is that damned brat! How can we start without the guest of honor!? Doesn't he know who is honoring him? Me! Augustus Kira Clover XIII! I should have him beheaded!"

"Easy now your Majesty, we can't behead future prospects who would devote their lives to protecting you."

"Hmpf! You make a fair point…Let's begin the ceremony. You can deliver Magnus' rewards along with his punishment for being absent." Magic projectors form large screens and increase the volume of those on stage for all to see and hear clearly. "Good afternoon my loyal subjects of Clover Kingdom!" Silence…

"Hello Clover Kingdom!" The crowd roars for the magic knight captain much to the king's jealousy, so much so he's red with anger.

"(Calm yourself Augustus, he is only popular for now…your days of stealing my limelight can only go on for so long Novachrono…)"

"I know it is rather unusual to call you here on a random day like this, but today calls for a special celebration. "

The king quickly begins before Julius can start his next sentence "I'm sure you all have heard the tale of the two brave boys who put their lives on the line to stop the traitorous Lykan Snow!" Even though his villainous formation sealed up the magic power of all the Kingdom's brave mages that were there at the time, myself included, these two were able to still use immense powers to crush the enemies. Their valiant efforts are the reason for this celebration on another prosperous day in Clover Kingdom! Allow me to introduce the first of the them. He has quite a reputation in the capital. He showed Lykan and his thugs why he is called the tiny terror! Galileo Vermillion!" Galileo walks front and stands to the kings left. Azure eyes with beastly slits look down on the people of clover as he gave off an unfathomable aura of contempt for all around him but deep inside there was a pride a pride that only one race is allotted. It felt as if a primordial beast who could devour even the heavens let alone the whole world and still not be satisfied, had set its sights on them and it the same time the feeling of disdain was unmissable his aura was saying I could end all of you but even that is more than your worth his body language had a pride that said don't worry your much too unworthy to die by hands or even give as second look to and he looked away but the feeling lingered. Many of the citizens felt more fear than comfort when seeing him, even King Clover was a bit shaken for a moment. "F-for your part in helping to defeat Lykan and his White Wolves I would like to award you with this treasure! The first attendants bring a chest filled with gold and jewelry, which everyone knows is Galileo's favorite.

"(Seriously? I just gave my treasure away…)" A conflicted look shows on his face as he reluctantly accepts the first gift.

From the depths of a dungeon our magic knights recently finished excavating! A tablet containing an ancient spell! Even the stone itself possess strong magical power." The first attendant brings a tablet with three strange symbols engraved on it. Galileo gawks at it with disbelief.

"(No way is this? I can seriously get my hands on these? Julius you slick fuck…If he knows what this is, is he trying to test if I'm a dragon? Or could I really have gotten this lucky)" He holds his hand over the tablet and can feel a strong dragonic energy within it. As his hand draws closer chanting can be heard, growing louder and louder. The symbols glow bright lights which fly out and circle Galileo before entering his body. The crowd goes silent as the dazzling display happens.

"Galileo what just happened?" Unable to contain his curiosity Julius broke the silence.

"I learned the spell."

"Care to demonstrate?" Even the king wanted to see how this previously unusable treasure had had taught Galileo.

"Fine, hold on to your hats…FUS!" Galileo's voice thundered out with a powerful force that blew the entire crowd back a meter or two. The people closest were knocked off their feet.

"Couldn't you have held back a little?" Julius is scanning the crowd for injuries, but everyone is ok.

"I did …that was a lot stronger than I'd expected myself."

"So much power…Incredible(Could he really be more dragon than human?)."

"(The Tiny Terror may be even more formidable than either of his older siblings…what would have happened if Fuegoleon hadn't intervened that day?)" Nozel watching with the other silver eagles is lost in thought.

"Behold the awesome talent of clover kingdom!" King clover uses Galileo's display to hype everyone back up "For the third and last of your rewards. I offer you my daughter, Lumiette Kira Clover's hand in marriage when you become of age." From the far side of the stage an adorable girl with long platinum blonde hair braided into a crown over thick tresses and deep blue eyes approached Galileo. She wore an elegant blue dress with purple accessories, matching Galileo's robe. He nearly spat blood.

"I just know we will be very happy together! Some people may call you a tiny terror, but I know better. When I saw you defend us that night I knew you were like a mighty dragon whose powerful wings will shield all of clover kingdom from any threat. Great and noble, truly fit to be a king! It fills me with pride and joy to be your future wife. Oh, look we're even matching!"

It wasn't a joke. He heard right. The word marriage replays in Galileo's head over and over. In his last life he wasn't old enough to even get married, now he was only eight years old and forced to make a commitment that would change the course of his life. What kind of sick joke was this? He had a wedding date set with a girl he was only meeting for the first time! To make matters worse she was the king's daughter, one of the most troublesome people on the continent to offend. As it stood now defeating the entire country seemed a bit out of reach. It was enough to break the tiny terror as he couldn't say a word.

"Galileo why don't you greet your fiancé." A smiling Julius give Galileo a pat on the shoulder.

"He's going blow a fuse for sure." Leopold speculates knowing how much his brother values his freedom.

"I…Lu…ma…" No clear language could be heard from Galileo's muttering.

"He handled that pretty well…" Yuno adds.

"Hahaha It seems the great and noble Galileo is smitten! He is at a loss for words." King clover announces dotingly. Lumiette hugs her fiancés arm and waves to the people, who respond with joy for them.

"Aww the young prince and princess of clover!"

"Look they're matching clothes! How cute!"

Julius resumed the ceremony. "Unfortunately, he isn't here today, but the other hero who helped defeat Lykan still deserves his recognition. He had just recently made his debut in the capital, the magic swordsmith, Magnus Pendragon!"

As soon as his name was spoken Magnus appears amidst a swirl of smoke and leaves. He wears a golden tunic with a brown leather belt holding his sword up, and a white coat with a sword on the back. His hair is neatly tied in a ponytail, so not one strand obscures those majestic red eyes. Ten black blades in his red eyes pointed at the king, then Captain Julius, The newly engaged and braindead Galileo with his fiancé Lumiette, and the he turned to look at the crowd and scanned for one person. He saw her and smiled, only one person manages to follow his eyeline it was Yuno. He wondered what relationship he had with the silver-haired girl for him to show a real smile the likes that only probably the people of the church and his teacher had seen, then she blushes. Yuno just smiles shaking his head then almost immediately after the smile faded. The kind magic sword salesman who had quickly found a place in many of the capital's citizen's hearts had not come today. In those eternal eyes only determination showed, the entire assembly felt the determination of a man who seeks the summit of humanity. One who needed not the recognition of man. It felt as if the heavens itself would light his way. Such majesty enticed nearly everyone present and four words appeared in everyone human present minds at the same time "Emperor of the Heavens." Some even started too bow but they remembered he was a commoner this phenomenon baffled everyone in attendance. Some who made the mistake of looking into those eyes begin to drift into illusions. He stands next to the 'king'. "Sorry I'm late."