Wings of Fire: What If...

5: What if Peril Didn't Leave After she Saved Clay in the Last Book?

Peril's P.O.V.

I paced around Burn's, no, now it was Thorn's stronghold. I really wanted to see how Clay was doing. Did I hurt him? Of course I did! He has a giant hole in his leg now, thanks to me. He's now scarred for life and would be limping for the rest of his life. I really didn't want to hurt him again, but I had to see how he was doing. He never gave up on me, even when I betrayed him in the SkyWing Kingdom. I owed him my life. So I replayed him with a hole in his leg. His screaming echoed through my mind. These thoughts ran through my head until Sunny walked up to me,"Clay's awake and wants to see you." I raced to the room Clay was in.

I saw him sitting around and staring at his leg. When I came in, he looked up and smiled. I always loved that smile. It was so sweet and endearing. Clay spoke,"Peril, thank you." I asked him shocked,"For what? I came in here to tell you I'm sorry." It was Clay's turn to look confused,"What for?" I pointed to his scar,"For that." He smiled,"That's what I was going to thank you for. You saved my life." I shook my head,"No. I scarred you. You'll be limping for the rest of your life." Clay smiled again,"Since you care so much about me, think about it this way. Would you rather have me dead or have me limping for the rest of my life?" I shuddered,"Ugh, the second. Please don't put the image of you being dead in my head."

Clay's smile dropped,"Peril, what's wrong?" I hesitated before telling him,"I was just thinking. What if I killed you? I wouldn't be able to live with myself." I felt Clay's talon's around mine,"Peril, look at me." I did."Peril, I am alive, right?" I nodded and he continued,"I am alive because of you. I don't care about a stupid limp. I care about you." I stared deeply into his eyes and saw his determined expression. Then I realized he really didn't care and that he really did love me. He spoke softly,"Peril, I love you. You know that, right?" I nodded and smiled,"I do now. I love you too." Then we kissed. It was the most wonderful experience of my life. Scarlet was wrong. Someone did care for me. Not because I could kill all his enemies with one touch, it was because he loved me for me. When we pulled apart, I was about to leave when Clay grabbed my arm,"Please stay." And so I did. I fell asleep to the comfort of Clay right next to me. He would protect me and I would protect him, always.

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This was adorable! Another happy one! I loved writing it! Thank you Cutiesealrat for this suggestion. See? I didn't ruin your OTP. Comment suggestions if you have any.