#note to self write a part 2 for nozel

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Hellooooo hope you are having a good day/night, I just read your headcanon of nacht vs nozel over the readers feelings.... and I BEG!!! I NEED A PART 2!!! Could you write a part 2 where the reader chooses nacht?? Your characterization is amazing!!!

Thank you for the well wishes, Anon. I'm doing the best I can where I am. I hope you're day/night, whenever you see this, is going well.

So a part 2 of Nacht vs Nozel... With Nacht winning (he sure would win if it was me!)... I never considered it until you've brought it up!

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Nacht vs. Nozel Part 2 (Nacht victory!)

It had been months since Nacht and Nozel started their little battle for your heart.

Nacht doesn't let Nozel bother him, he tries not to at least.

His heart tightens a bit at the sight of you still letting Nozel kiss you on the hand or even embrace you in greeting. And he feels discouraged when he hears that Nozel began inviting you to House Silva for casual visits.

Nacht doesn't give up though. He makes sure to talk with you daily. He learns more about you and he tells you more about himself.

You two began a game a guessing each other's interests because of how close you were becoming.

Whenever Nacht guesses correctly, he notices the way you giddily smile and encourage him. "It's so cool how you can just read me!" you say to him. And it makes his heart skip a beat.

You and Nacht also begin training together, looking for ways for his Shadow Magic and your Light Magic to work together. The synergy isn't as natural as Dark and Shadow.

But you and Nacht keep trying. You two figure out that by intentionally creating light around objects that will cast shadows, you can empower Nacht's Shadow Magic.

"I'd like a way for my shadows to make your light stronger too..." Nacht laments with exaggerated regret and you laugh it off.

And unlike the slowness of Dark Magic, Shadow Magic is quite speedy, even without the teleporting capabilities. This leads you and Nacht creating a combo spell which attacks enemies with a quick barrage of light and shadow tendrils.

You and Nacht are returning from a mission one day and you're met by a worker from House Silva at the base. Nozel is inviting you over for tea.

Nacht is about to tell you it's okay to go but you speak up first.

"Me and my partner just got back, we need to wind down," you say while hooking your arm around Nacht's.

You called Nacht your "partner." Nacht's heart fluttered at that and your sentence repeated in his head for the rest of the day.

Another Magic Knight party rolls around and once again, Nozel approaches you during the event. When Nozel moves to kiss your hand, you pull back.

"Sorry, Nozel. I don't think... I'd prefer if you didn't do that anymore..." you tell him.

Nozel gives Nacht a quick glance before looking to you again. "I see. Thank you for letting me know." He stays to chat with you for a bit before being pulled away by some of his squad members.

Nacht asked why you turned Nozel down and you answer, "I'm just not comfortable with it. I've got my eyes on someone else and don't want to lead Nozel on."

Hearing you suggest that you're in love but not in love with Nozel makes Nacht pause and consider... Maybe...

The next time you and Nacht play the guessing game, you challenge him to guess who you're interested in. You give him hints. "A man, in a position of authority, and known for having a rough personality."

"And it's not Nozel..." Nacht runs through a few names. "Damnatio... Jack... Langris... Xerx?!"

You laugh, "You're getting close with those vice captains." And that makes it click for Nacht.

"You're interested in me?!" Nacht feels his face burn up and he's sure that you're able to see his flush. "B-b-but I-!"

You hold Nacht's face in your hands and smile at him. "I know you're not the picture of perfection but I don't care. I like you as you are, harsh but also determined and giving."

Nacht wasn't sure if he was still breathing after you confessed to him.

"I... I love you too," Nacht managed to whisper. "Your confidence and intelligence is admirable. I'm glad that you've always been kind to me. And I..." Nacht takes your hands in his. "Want to stay by your side."

"I want to be by your side too, Nacht."

You and Nacht share your first kiss then and there. It feels too good to be true, but it's reality.

When you and Nacht tell announce your relationship, Nozel cordially accepts the results. He wishes you both well. But he also takes Nacht aside and tells him with no hidden malice, "I will humbly stand back and let your relationship flourish. But if you hurt them or break their heart, I will make sure you are punished so thoroughly that you will beg for death. Am I clear?"

Nacht blinks. "Clear as crystal."

When the men return from their "chat," you give them both questioning looks. "I don't have to worry about some kind of petty nobility battle, do I?"

"No, you don't," Nacht assures you. Nozel shakes his head and adds, "Wouldn't dream of it."