Requested by: @NobodyJustAnotherFan
Song: Swan Song by Set it Off
Characters: Clay and Jestro

Background. This takes place a couple weeks after the Book of Monsters is destroyed.

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You don't even bother anymore
You cut to the bone
Pick up the phone
To hear my swan song

I'll admit I'm impressed
By your vanishing act
Place your bets on your best guess
Of when you're coming back

Jestro stepped off the stage as the curtains fell. The people of the kingdom didn't trust him quite yet, but with his new and improved comedy routine, he was finally being a successful jester. In fact, he was now the funniest jester in all of the kingdom. He made his way back to his dressing room, and opened the door to find it occupied. Inside, with a single red rose, stood Clay Morington, Jestro's best and only friend, as well as his boyfriend.

"A rose, for a wonderful performance yet again" Clay said, smiling. Jestro smiled back, taking the rose from his boyfriends grasp. Clay walked over to him, kissing him slightly. Jestro smiled.

Draw the curtains
Take the stage
Smoke and mirrors underway
Hold your breath here comes the turn
This is where we all got burned

Promises are broken
Tell me are you happy now?
Drowning in the hourglass
I guess our time ran out

Weeks later, Jestro was meeting up with Clay at the Fortress for their date. Since Clay was busy with knight stuff and Jestro had his comedy, it was rare that they got to go out. He walked inside, only to be horrified. There stood Clay, lip locked with none other than Lance Richmond. Jestro's eyes watered, and he ran home. Clay saw him, and tried to stop him, but it was too late.

You don't even bother anymore
You cut to the bone
Pick up the phone
To hear my swan song
You don't even bother anymore
You left me alone
I'm on my own
Tell me where we went wrong

Days later, Jestro was laying in the darkness of his bedroom, located in the topmost tier of the right tower. He ate very little, and slept none. The whole time, Jestro was writing in a journal, wishing that he never agreed to date Clay. Over time he grew depressed, and wouldn't respond to anyone. He lost his first love, and was crumbling.

Should I turn on the floodlights
To shine in your eyes
Just to get you to speak
And explain why you let it die
This new chapter in your life
Read it over once or twice
Burn the pages not the brige
Sew your wounds without a stich

Promises are broken
Tell me are you happy now?
Drowning in the hourglass
I guess our time ran out

(I hope you're listening)

Clay felt horrible about the misunderstanding. Lance had forced himself onto Clay that day, threatening to kill Jestro if Clay didn't kiss him. Every day, Clay would go to Jestro's door, and would wait there for hours, only to never come face to face with his lost lover.

You don't even bother anymore
You cut to the bone
Pick up the phone
To hear my swan song
You don't even bother anymore
You left me alone
I'm on my own
Tell me where we went wrong

Tell me where we went wrong
Tell me where we went wrong

Meanwhile, Jestro thought Clay had forgotten all about him. No calls, no texts, no knocks at the door. Just silence. The silence was uneasy to Jestro- it reminded him of the days with the Book of Monsters, of being evil. He hated those days. One day, while it was storming, Jestro climbed up to the roof of the palace, staring at the horizon through the rain.

"Well," he said to himself, " I guess this is it. "

He put one foot out over the ledge, only to be jerked back by a strong force.

Abandon the people who shaped who you are
Selfish and thoughtless, you drown in the dark
I hope that you realize the damage you've done
You could not see light even staring at the sun

Promises are broken
Tell me are you happy now?
Drowning in the hourglass
I guess our time ran out

You don't even bother anymore
You cut to the bone
Pick up the phone
To hear my swan song
You don't even bother anymore
You left me alone
I'm on my own
Tell me where we went wrong
Tell me where we went wrong
Tell me where we went wrong

"Jestro, what are you doing!?!" Clay asked the male. Jestro, with tear filled eyes, turned towards his ex-lover.

"Trying to be happy Clay. I said I would live for you, but now that we aren't together, the voices... " he began to sob. "The voices won't leave me alone! And i can't take it anymore!" He broke down in Clay's arms. Clay hugged him tightly, rubbing his back and explaining everything. He carried Jestro inside, back to his room, before giving him a long overdue, passionate kiss.

Now, the voices don't hurt Jestro. He's happy, right next to Clay, the brave knight who saved him from a horrible fate.

You don't even bother anymore

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This is actually the first time I've ever written ANYTHING dealing with Nexo Knights. It turned out better than I thought! Anyway guys, keep requesting, hit that vote button, and like always, enjoy!

-WriterInFandomWorld