Christmas Spent with You Is Worth It
It all began with those words.
"Badgerclops, Cyber, for this race, you two are paired up."
They had both been happy. Who wouldn't be? They were going to go all over the multiverse in a race for one wish granted each by Lord Chaos and the Law of Cycles herself, Kaname Madoka. 20 Rounds of racing, filled with danger and excitement as everyone competed for the wishes.
For Cyber, he could wish for his eye powers to go away!
As for Badgerclops... Well, he wasn't sure what he wanted yet. He wanted to let it come as time passed.
Their first leg happened in their world, competing against eleven other pairs to get to the Pit Stop. They had had to deal with Mao Mao and Adorabat's teamwork, plus Yuki and Chill's, but thankfully, they got third place.
Unfortunately, KO and Tebby had been taken out early in the race due to the Doll God and hero being up against Kasumi and Takeshi (also known as Misty and Brock respectively). Apparently, they were not the type to lose, and had amazing teamwork.
The next leg had taken place in a world called Monster Farm, which turned out to be a game where monsters and humans lived in harmony. There, they had to beat some cups in order to get their clues, which only got harder when Tanya and Spinel both U-Turned Steven and Amethyst.
Somehow, though, it was Irisu and Dento (AKA Iris and Cilan) who ended up falling behind due to the monsters' aggressive nature. Sakura Genki, the protagonist of that world, had comforted them, admitting how hard it was for him when he started off, and encouraged them to keep learning more.
Afterwards, they had raced to the Scooby Doo world, where they had to use their wits to outsmart the others as they solved puzzles and cases in one day. It was during this round that they managed to reign superior in first place, which brought proud smiles to their face, after nearly being beaten by Pearl and Garnet, despite losing Lillie and Mamane (Lillie and Sophocles from the Sun and Moon season) in the process.
It just so happened that it was Christmas Eve the night they had that leg, so they had been given the day off before returning to the race.
This was what led the two friends to a hotel they had rented with the help of Mystery Inc., having dinner over the wonderful view of Scotland's Edinburgh castle.
"Wow, this place is amazing," Cyber smiled softly as he sipped on some coffee, eyes being colored by the spectrums of fireworks that burst above them.
"It is," Badgerclops agreed with a grin while munching on some cookies.
But you are more amazing. He mentally added, which brought a red tint to his face.
"Hey, you okay?" Cyber blinked upon noting the scarlet badger.
"Y-Yeah..." he nodded, trying to convince the wolf otherwise.
However, he could see through this like glass, which concerned him. Was Badgerclops finally seeing how much of a burden he was? Seeing him being so weak at physical tasks despite everything... It must have made him second-guess....
"Techo? You're not sick right?" the badger asked him back.
"N-No, of course not!" the wolf stammered nervously. "I-I was just wondering where we're going after this!"
"That's a good thing to think about, but I don't think that's truly the problem...." he looked worried. "You really okay, Cyberry?"
Oh, no.... Why did he have to use that nickname?! Now he was a strawberry out of embarrassment.
"I-I really am fine!" he blushed.
"You're going red..." Badgerclops mumbled, starting to worry as well. What was wrong with him?
"I-I...." he looked down, unable to refute his words.
"Cy, what's wrong?...."
"I... I just wondered.... I-If you saw me as a burden-"
"No way!" he shook his head. "I would never, Cy! You're.... You're special to me!"
"W-What? Why?"
"B-Because...." Now Badgerclops was the one lost for words. Could he gather enough bravery to say.... To confess his crush on Cyber? And potentially ruin their friendship?
"Because?" Night's cousin waited patiently for his answer.
"B-Because... I-I love you...."
It was said softly, but he heard.
And it....
It shocked him.
"R-Really?"
"O-Of course! I-I truly do love you!" he shouted out, his feelings reaching their zenith. This was the moment of truth! Would he reject him-
"T-Then... Then so do I!"
Afterwards, the badger felt the wolf lean over....
And kiss him on the lips.
It was like time stopped.
Badgerclops was shocked. H-His love was reciprocated? He never... He never expected that....
But at the same time...
He felt happy.
He felt so so happy.
Like he was on cloud nine.
He was loved.
No more late night nightmares.
He had done it.
He had been accepted.
That alone allowed him to melt into Cyber's kiss as the fireworks continued their fashion show in the sky, illuminating the most memorable night of their lives.
Requester: venusaura
Prompt: Cyber x Badgerclops
Notes: Amazing Race Around Multiverse AU
Dedicated to:
Merry Christmas to you all!!!
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