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lads isekai au ch 19

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without much to do, you cleaned up the vine egg mess. technically you made it and you also didn't want to be living in weird goo for your duration as sylus's prisoner. a duration that happened to be two days (you think. you got 6 meals and slept twice.) you had a window at least. then again, the dark black and red aesthetic of the n109 zone left something to be desired. maybe, if sylus stopped being an ass, you'd use your evol to get some plants growing up in here.

at some point, someone let mephisto in. he cawed and flew around a bit before landing next to you, tilting his head this way and that. you giggled as you mimicked him, tilting your own head.

"whose a pretty bird? mephi is!!"

he happily cooed when you brushed your finger under his beak, making your heart warm up. at least someone was being nice.

"are you here to keep an eye on me? big, mean sylus bossing you around, huh?"

he flapped his wings and you got a good look at the metal work of his body. the glowing red details of his eyes and power system were cool, you admit it. you laid on your stomach, continuing to stroke his feathers.

"are you fully robotic? or are you part bird? guess that's kind of a rude question, huh?"

he let out a caw when the door pushed open, drawing both your attention. mia blinked at the two of you, tears gathering in her eyes. before you could even say a thing, she sprinted forward, launching herself at you.

"you're okay!!"

she startled you quite a bit (mephi too, he squawked and flapped out of the way) but you gently rubbed you hand on her back. she sobbed as she hugged you and you couldn't help but think back to your dream, your own eyes pricking with tears. the parallels...

"i'm okay, mia... i'm okay..."

when she had calmed down enough for you to speak, you explained what happened. from your stay at the flower shop, to the vines, even starting from the first part of your dream (the first card all the way to the second). it was a lot for her to take in, but she didn't interrupt, only sniffling softly. you also explained the isekai situation, just trying to get all the cards on the table at once. after everything, she kind of sat there, processing in silence.

"... that... was a lot."

you pulled a weak smile to your lips, nodding your head. you rubbed the back of her hands with your thumbs, your eyes down on them.

"it is. i understand completely if you need space. if you... want me to move out..."

she gripped your hands tighter, shaking her head.

"what?! no way! just-... just because... you're still my best friend, i'm sure of it."

she was struggling to make sense of it all. you slipped your hands from hers, scooting back on the bed.

"just think about it for a bit. i think sylus wants to keep me here for a bit anyway."

she shook her head, furrowing her eyebrows.

"i don't need to think about it, i just- i need to to understand. you-... you don't remember anything from when we were little?"

you shook your head, sighing softly.

"no. and from what sylus gathered, i don't think i existed here to begin with. after i showed up, i think the world... shifted itself to fit me in. you didn't know me before."

"then my memories are fake..."

you frowned, nodding hesitantly.

"i... don't know. i wasn't in the 'game' in my world, so i wasn't a part of the story. i don't think the memories are real..."

she blinked at you, sucking in a breath. she swallowed, fidgeting with her hands. this... was going to take a gentler hand.

"i understand your overwhelmed, but try and breath."

she closed her eyes, taking a deep, stabilizing breath.

"right. let's-... let's just go home. i need something normal. we can figure out 'this' later. i've been looking for you for over the past week, i'd like to just relax for a moment."

"i uh- like i said i think sylus wants to keep me here-"

"he won't be stopping us."

you both snapped your gaze to the door, meeting purple eyes.

"don't make it sound like a fight. he agreed to let you go home."

caleb and zayne in sylus's base. whaaaaaat is happening. mia stood up, smiling as she stepped closer to them.

"oh good. did caleb behave, dr. zayne?"

you stood up too, glancing between the two of them. caleb looked to you, a dark look flashing through his purple eyes.

"he did, minimally."

zayne also looked toward you, his hazel eyes much kinder looking then the violent brunette.

"once we get you back to your apartment, i'd like to give you a check up. sylus explained your... egg."

you grimaced, walking to stand by mia. she slipped her hand into yours, seeming still a little worried. like you'd disappear again if she let go too long.

'i have been missing a whole week to her...'

"i feel normal, but okay."

you glanced between the two men before lowering your voice to mia.

"how have they been handling things?"

she blinked at you before lowering her own voice, whispering back to you.

"caleb and xavier have been the worst. zayne is too mature to fall for caleb's teasing."

so xavier has also met them... you could only guess that caleb's 'teasing' was closer to threatening. caleb, xavier, zayne and sylus... it was only a matter of time for rafayel to join as well.

"hey hey, no whispering you two!"

caleb leaned down, a playful smile on his lips.

"we should get going. i want to examine them before i have to get back to work."

zayne started down the hall toward where you guessed the door was. caleb stood up, clicking his tongue.

"zayne's right. i am soooo tired! i'm gonna sleep good tonight."

the three of you followed, caleb at the rear.

"you haven't been sleeping well, have you... i'm sorry i worried you so much."

she hummed, swinging your joined hands.

"it's not like you could've helped it, you were asleep. or in limbo? in egg mode... buuuuut, i do expect you to stay by my side for... hmmm, forever, yep. forever."

you let out a laugh, scrunching your nose.

"forever, huh? i guess i can stick around."

maybe things were complicated. but... if your dream had meant anything, you were here to fix mia's fate. so you'd do just that.

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heya, it's been a bit

sorry for the break, but i think it was needed. i probably would've updated sooner, but then i threw up for no reason and then had a headache for a week. did i go to the doctor? nooooo... maybe should have. but in this economy?

anyway babes, i do have a plan for this story, i promise you. just the path from point a to b is foggy. we'll get there though and it'll be great.

sorry for posting at 1:30 something, i can't sleep cause people like to play tv loud despite being aware i can hear it from my room. :D i totally don't have work tomorrow or anything :DD

anyway, loves, thank you for reading!!

i'll post more, promise.

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 18

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you didn't drink the potion. you couldn't. instead, you decided that mia had experienced enough heartbreak. she told you about her visions of past lives and how they always ended horribly. he left her, she left him, she made him kill her, he made her kill him, they exploded. all bad, very very bad... but you knew how to fix it. it was complex spell, one that took you weeks to prepare for. it would take your soul and not reincarnate you till all the others were reincarnated. you stay in a limbo till then, away from this world and it's troubles. it's never been used before, only a theory by the mages of old but it was worth the risk. the chance that one day you'd fix whatever shit storm mia had with her soul bound.

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your mind woke before your body. there was a weightless feeling over your entire body, almost like you were floating. opening your eyes, everything was cast in a green light. you were floating in a sort of liquid. a beat of panic passed before your realized you had been breathing this whole time. you twisted, running a hand along the surrounding surface.

'am i a chicken now? egg life i guess.'

you kicked at a wall, yelping when it sent you spinning around. you didn't know which way was up or down, but you tried again, launching off one wall into another. the egg seemed to shake off whatever it was resting on, rolling around. you couldn't help but let out a laugh, spinning around the egg space. there was a crack in the shell though and you launched yourself at it again. it spun more, bumping what you guessed was a wall before skidding to a stop. you huffed, bumping around the inside before floating to the crack. whatever ooze you were in was leaking out and non-green light was able to come through. you slipped your fingers through the crack, trying to pry it open. it gave slightly, but not nearly enough. you let out a scream when something brushed your hand, yanking it back inside. a larger hand slipped through the crack instead, yanking at the 'shell' till it broke. you fell with a ungraceful wet flop the fluid spilling all over the ground. looking down, your 'egg' was made of intersecting vines that had hardened around your form like a protective shell.

"so you're finally awake."

you snapped your gaze up at that deep voice, meeting narrowed red eyes. you scrambled back, kicking out. he crouched down, tilting his head to the side.

"... i'm not going to hurt you. do you know who you are?"

you swallowed, nodding your head before saying your name. he hummed, standing back up and moving around the room. it looked like a guest bedroom, the only odd thing being a toppled over podium you assumed held up the vine egg. sylus moved to a side table, pouring a glass of water. you shakily stood up, brushing off your knees.

"how long was i out for?"

he huffed, padding over to you and handing you the water.

"it has been a week. you've been in that ball the entire time."

you narrowed your eyes as you took the water.

"how do you know all that? why am i even here, sylus?"

he chuckled, looking away as he crossed his arms.

"i needed answers and was planning on getting them. unfortunately for me, the one moment you were alone, you turned into a egg."

you grumbled, moving to sit down on the edge of the bed.

"so you kidnapped me? egg- egg-napped me? i was gonna talk to mia the next day. and then she would have talked to you."

"well, sweetheart. i'm not sure how you planned to talk to her from within your shell, but,"

he stepped closer, standing in front of you, threateningly.

"you can explain to me now."

you glared at him, taking a slow sip of the water.

"i actually think i should tell mia i'm okay, thank you."

he dropped his smirk, holding your gaze for a beat longer.

"i'll let her know. but i can't let this go, sweetheart. i've done my own investigation into you. i know that until about three months ago, you have no history. no digital foot print till three months ago, nothing said you even existed. then there you are next to mia. suddenly, she keeps telling me about her 'roomie'. a roomie i'm sure wasn't there before.

you gripped the cup of water, placing it down on the side table. damn, sylus was through. part of you wanted to just not tell him just to be difficult. but, you knew this would be useless. better to get it over with.

"i'm not from this world."

he blinked at you for a long moment, seemingly picking between two things to say. before he could choose, you carried on.

"in my world you, mia and this entire world is from a video game. that's why i know about you. not because i'm some secert mafia lord out to get you, but because i'm a nerd who played a video game about boys and space."

he blinked at you more and you just knew he was questioning if you were telling the truth or were just crazy.

"... you're from another world. and in that world, i'm a video game character."

you nodded, shifting in your seat.

"yep. that sums it up."

he furrowed his eyebrows, shifting on his feet.

"so i'm supposed to believe my life is just code made for entertainment?"

you blinked, hesitating before shaking your head.

"no, i-... i don't think so? maybe it was in my world, but this world... feels real. i would be more likely to guess that the game was a connection between our worlds. like, infold has some weird crystal ball to see what y'all are doing."

he huffed, flopping down next to you on the edge of the bed. you bounced slightly, at his added weight, pulling your knees to your chest.

"you okay, sylus?"

he huffed, narrowing his eyes at you.

"i'm fine. and for your knowledge, i never assumed you were a 'secret mafia boss'. you clearly don't have the heart for it."

you squawked in offense, sitting up straighter.

"i totally do! i could be a killer mob boss!"

"sure, sweetheart. why don't you practice on mephisto before you make such claims."

you pouted, watching him stand up and move toward the door, when you followed him, he gently pushed you back.

"stay, sweetheart. i'll send someone for you. i don't need you wandering around."

you squinted at him, glancing behind him before realizing there was no out running sylus.

"...you don't believe me."

"i believe you believe yourself. but you have to understand why i may have doubts about being a 'video game character'. give me time. i'll let mia know about your safety, don't worry."

you watched him close the door in your face. you looked back to the room, the floor still a mess of plant juice and dying vines.

great. fantastic.

you missed a week of your life in the past, mia has probably been freaking the fuck out. xavier might have been freaking out too (you aren't sure where you stand with him still). and now, you were stuck in sylus's little (massive) dingy (fancy as hell) base (correct).

awesome.

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hey...

sorry for no chapter yesterday, i'm not really sure how to write the next chapter. i'm actually publishing this before i finish the next one. i'll try and get the next one done and out tomorrow, but i'm not sure i will. i guess i got writes block finally, probably why this one is kinda short.

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 17

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making the potion wasn't difficult. after getting all the ingredients, you set it up, leaving it to bubble for a few days. during the time it brewed, you spent a lot of time with mia. talking and learning more about each other. sharing secrets, worries, pasts. long nights were spent in soft moments just talking together.

"hey, do you want some tea, mia?"

she looked up from the book she was reading, smiling sweetly as she nodded.

"yes please, thank you!"

you made the tea, sitting down next to her once it was done. she shifted, pressing against your side with a soft hum. she rested her head on your shoulder, the book tilted so you can read if you want.

"how far are you along?"

"about halfway? i just got past the part where the hero got lost."

you hummed, taking a sip from the tea before passing it to her.

"oh? thats right before it takes off."

she put down the book, trading it for the mug of tea.

"then i should take a break now so i can pay attention to you, huh?"

you huffed, tilting your head back and closing your eyes.

"you don't have to pay attention to me. i'll have to get up in a little bit to check the potion."

she hummed, a beat of silence passing before she spoke again.

"... you said that all magic has a consequence, right?"

that woke you up, your blood running cold at her words. you knew you'd have to have this conversation eventually. wanted to have it from the beginning so she would understand. but now... it seemed so serious for the calm night you had been expecting.

"that is correct... i suppose i should explain the consequences of this potion."

you sat up, shifting to face mia. mia mimicked your pose, resting the mug of tea on the table.

"you'll loose all your memories of your soul bound. that includes the visions and if you happened to meet one in this current life. in the future, you won't ever remember them like this again."

"that seems reasonable..."

you nodded, letting out a soft sigh.

"it does, but you'll only know after the fact if it is worth it. you may come to regret it."

you held out your hands, pulling a smile to your lips and squeezing hers when they landed in yours.

"but i'll be here for you, okay?"

she returned your smile, squeezing your hands.

"thank you, really. i-... i was actually thinking about it, and maybe... maybe after i can stay here...?"

you felt a wave of shock come over you, your eyes going wide. mia rushed forward when you didn't say anything right away.

"only if thats okay! i-i just though since i really like it here, that maybe..."

her voice faded out, and you stepped in, shaking off your surprise.

"of course it's okay. having you here... has been amazing really. i didn't realize just how lonely i was till you came here... and honestly?"

you tugged one of her hands up, brushing her knuckles against your lips.

"i would be honored if you stayed here."

mia's face broke out into a wide smile, her arms flying to wrap around your neck, pushing you onto your back from the momentum. you both let out soft laughs, hugging each other and just enjoying each other's presence.

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you handed mia the glass with hesitation, worried to just how severally it would effect her. she took it gently, glancing between it and your face.

"well, here goes nothing, right?"

you watched her as she downed the glass, the pale pink liquid slowly disappearing down her throat. a long beat passed before she stumbled forward, your quick reflexes catching her. you lead her to sit down, crouching in front of her nervously.

"mia? mia, can you hear me?"

it took a full agonizing 5 minutes before her eyes fluttered open, a hazy look in her eyes.

"hey, mia. how are you feeling? a-any different?"

she scrunched her nose, slowly pulling away from you.

"...who are you?"

you felt the color drain from your face, smile immediately dropping.

"w-what... mia, this isn't funny."

she furrowed her eyebrows, shifting further away in her seat.

"i'm not trying to be. who are you?"

you swallowed, hesitantly pulling away. you fell back on the ground, falling on your ass with a flop.

what a cruel twist of fate.

"i... i'm no one. just the witch who helped you."

mia's expression shifted, a grateful, but distant look in her eyes.

"oh! it worked? i... i don't remember... only when i got here."

you shook your head, forcing your numb form to rise to your feet, walking toward the kitchen.

"a side effect. you can go now."

she stood up moving toward the door, stopping right before stepping through. she watched you for a moment, hesitating.

"what about paying you?"

you shook your head, turning your back to her.

"you already did. you... gave me what i needed."

she hesitated a moment more before you heard her steps fade away. you stood there a long time, just hearing your blood rushing in your ears. every moment of the past month playing on repeat. gone. it was gone. mia was gone...

you glanced at the rest of the memory potion.

gone...

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hey loves!!

theres just a little bit left for your myth card and then it'll be back to the current timeline. it's like, a paragraph or two and thats it!

thank you for all the support, it means a lot!

for your relationship with mia, it is up to you how you interpret it. it can be platonic or romantic, i think i left it general enough. but she is important to you, so sorry if you were after an enemy!! (soul bound bff or lover)

if it isn't obvious, i probably suck at writing angst or drama. the most drama i've had in my life is trying to be friends with a guy who had a crush on me. (don't do it!! it's bad!! trust me!!)

anywho, random chara lore ig

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 16

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mia pouted from her place at your table, a mug of black tea in her hands. she was rather grumpy from her lack of sleep, and you could tell it was also partly embarrassment from her sobbing. you gave nothing away, sipping your own mug of tea before speaking up.

"about this potion, i'll need time to gather the materials and you'll need to fully grasp the consequences before i give you anything."

mia immediately perked up, gazing at you with wide eyes.

"wait, really? you shut me down every time i mentioned it before..."

"that was because i was still skeptical. magic shouldn't be used willy nilly on every issue."

you put down your mug, walking to your bookshelf.

"people always want magic to fix their problems, nice and easy, but sometimes a better option is available... for you, your second best, non-magic option won't exist till the 1900s."

"what-"

"anyway, i'm no longer skeptical and thats whats important."

you picked out a book, plopping the old leather bound thing on your table. mia glanced between you and the book, chewing at her lip.

"okay... then i guess that leaves the question of ingredients and consequences."

you nodded, flipping through the book till you found the potion, skimming through it quickly.

"i have most of these, but we'll have to forage more of one or two. we'll have to buy this one and... got some hair you aren't attached to?"

she made a face, scrunching up her nose.

"i would say i'm attached to all my hair, yes."

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it had been a while since you had been in a village. most people didn't show much kindness to a 'witch'. you walked next to mia, the hood of your cloak covering some of your face. mia seemed unbothered, looking around the marketplace curiously. you let out a soft sound when she grabbed your hand and tugged you suddenly toward a table. she beamed widely as she picked up a bracelet of braided threads.

"isn't this cute?"

you hummed, looking at it for a beat before looking to the store owner, a young girl who looked like she was around 14 years old. she were already watching you closely, a mix of fear and mistrust in her eyes as she gazed at you. right, witch.

"how much for this ma'am."

she startled at your voice, glancing between the bracelet and your face.

"oh- no you don't have to buy it-"

"how much is it?"

the store owner hesitated before giving a price in a soft voice. you handed over the coins, stepping away from the table without waiting for mia. mia rushed to follow you, glancing between the bracelet and your face.

"you really didn't have to get it for me. i was just looking."

"i don't mind. like i said, i rarely come here. i have little use for the coin i end up with."

it was payments from past customers, ones you took because it was all they could give. it wasn't a huge deal, you assumed correctly that it would come in use at some point.

"anyway, we are looking for a gem salesman. keep your eyes out for a table, alright?"

she nodded, humming softly as she looked around. she did slip her hand into yours, squeezing it.

"got it. and thank you, by the way. not only for the bracelet but... everything else too."

you smiled, your eyes gentle as you looked to her. you squeezed her hand, shaking your head.

"you're welcome. it really isn't an issue though."

the two of you walked and chatted quietly a while longer before finally finding a stand selling gemstones. you looked among them, ignoring the older store owner's gaze as she watched you. mia stepped closed to you, resting her cheek against your shoulder to look at what you were looking at. you couldn't tell if it was just her kind and touchy nature or to challenge the judgmental gazes that followed your form. you just squeezed her hand, reaching out to pick up a rose quartz. you studied the cut for a moment, running a thumb over the jagged edge.

"how much?"

"150 gold pieces."

before you could even reach for your gold, mia placed her hand over yours. you watched as she pointed to the note next to where the gemstone had sat.

"that says 98, not 150."

the old woman narrowed her eyes, shifting in her seat.

"that sign if for normal folk, not this witch. they know their place, girly."

mia's face shifted toward anger, but your gentle voice drew her attention.

"mia, this is just how it is. it's okay. you don't need to fight for me."

"i do if you won't fight for yourself. this isn't right. it isn't fair."

you winced as she raised her voice, several others looking towards the three of you.

"mia, don't. just let me buy this, okay? please?"

she clenched her jaw as you brought out your coin pouch, handing off the coins. the old lady snatched them up, glaring at the two of you as you dragged mia away. you didn't say a thing till you had left the village.

"mia, somethings are just how they are and you can't do anything."

"thats just wrong! they can't treat you like that."

"they can, because i don't care."

you stopped once the trees blocked the village, pulling out a bottled potion. you uncorked it and held it out to her, nodding your head.

"take a sip of this. i don't want to be followed."

she huffed, but did as you said, handing it back after. you held her hand as you took your own sip, both your forms disappearing from view.

"wha- is this an... invisibility potion?"

you nodded before remember she couldn't see you. you let out a sigh, leading the way back to your cabin.

"it is. i take it every time i walk home. just in case someone with ill will wants to follow me."

a long stretch of silence followed before she spoke again, tightening her grip on your hand.

"... do you really deal with so much hate from everyone?"

you sighed, knowing you failed to fully change the subject.

"it's not that bad. i live out here alone. the only people who search for me want something and then leave. it's enough for me. i don't need endless love from everyone. they can hate all they want."

"but that lady charged you way too much! and then your scared people will follow you home too?"

"i can handle any threat, mia. i have spells, potions and my own skill with a weapon. i have no doubts i can handle myself, this is merely to lower the effort needed."

you rubbed your thumb over the back of her hand, letting your gaze take in the woods around you.

"as for the over charging, it's nothing i can't pay. i have no other use for the gold i get, so it doesn't bother me."

she huffed, seeming to gather her thoughts before speaking again.

"if you don't have a use for the gold, why do you accept it as payment?"

"... it's all they have to give. if they don't have even that, i just ask them to do a few chores around the house. if they really need help, i can't just send them away."

your cottage came into view and you let go of her hand, stepping inside.

"... you really are a kind person. i wish other people understood that."

you looked to where her voice came from, her form slowly reappearing. she smiled sweetly at you, making your face warm up.

"i don't need other people to understand me... you're enough for me."

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hey loves!!

heres another chapter

promise that after next chapter, we'll go back to our normally scheduled boys. episode 17 is still this, but at least half of 18 will be with sylus.

i don't know if this is annoying, but i'm worried it is, please don't leave. 😖

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 15

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you settled in the back, an old sleeping bag laid out among pots of plants. as you laid back, closing your eyes, you tried to relax. tried to let go of your stress for the night. you'll fix it tomorrow. you'll talk it out. but you merely tossed and turned. thoughts swirling and circling like vultures, waiting for you to break.

the plants around you seemed to breath and you couldn't tell if you were just more in tune with them because of your evol or if love and deepspace just had weird ass plants. you let out a yell when something wrapped around your wrist, looking down to see a vine. you clawed at it's vice grip for a brief second before it happened again. your world faded to dark. as your consciousness faded, vines crept in more and more.

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"come on, oh powerful witch! don't tell me you're scared of a little water?"

you huffed from you place on the river shore, watching mia splash around the shallows. she seemed unbothered by the chill, happily swimming and splashing about like a little duck. you don't blame her really, she hadn't gotten the chance to be a child really...

she'd been staying in your cottage for a week now, helping here and there, getting in the way sometimes, but she tried. you could appreciate that. it was nice having someone to talk to. or more like listen to while you worked. she was rather talkative, but it did give you an opportunity to learn more about her. there was a remarkable pull she had, one you found yourself falling into at times. you caught yourself hanging on her words, sending her on a little quest if you had work to do. perhaps it has something to do with her fate...?

mia, human, possesses a special heart. you noticed the tip of the ice berg when you met her, the strings of fate practically strangling her form. looking more closely, she was tied to six others, specifically, both in the past and the future. she was... unique in the sense that you could even see her past ties. most people had their current lives at most, never past or future. beyond that, she had six souls destined to meet her again and again. and while mia's situation might be enviable to some, you knew better.

mia remembered her past lives. this mia. her other lives had no recollection, but this one did. and the pain it was causing her was immense. from childhood, visions of death and destruction struck her, filling her head with darkness. for her lovers, the visions would give her just enough to fall for them only to rip them away in the most painful way. she had explained how they came to her randomly, freezing her in place while she lived through each moment. her parents had tried everything to cure her when these reactions consisted of sobbing violently rather suddenly. you had yet to see one of these episodes first hand, but a large part of you believed her. someone so young doesn't look that tired. you had met many a traveler searching for an easy way out or something they didn't need. maybe that made you too skeptical of others but you held off on any potions, giving her simple tonics to help her sleep for now.

"forgive me if i find no purpose in it. i am perfectly content up here, where it's dry."

she huffed, splashing onto the shore, hands on her hips as she glared down at you.

"don't be such a sourpuss! come on, it's fun!"

you squinted up at her, tugging your legs away from where she was dripping.

"you should be glad i'm out here at all. i have things to do if you are going to shout at me."

"i'm not shouting! just... speaking enthusiastically..."

that pulled a slight laugh out of you, her wet form flopping down next to you on the grass. when she started to shiver, you wordlessly put the blanket you had been resting on over her shoulders.

"... thank you."

"it's nothing. i would rather not waste herbs on you catching a cold."

she huffed out a laugh, wiping a wet hand on your shoulder. you let out a groan, scrunching your nose at the action. the two of you let a beat of silence past before she spoke up again.

"you mentioned my strings of fate or whatever. what are those?"

you huffed softly, gazing off at the sky.

"they bind us to those we are meant to meet. it not always romantic, but it often times is read that way. i can only see others strings by never knowing my own fated in this life."

"wait, so you can't see your string."

you shook your head, turning your gaze to her. the strings were calm today, colorful and fading into different directions.

"it's a fair price. i can't cheat my fate this way."

she let your words settle, picking at a loose thread in the blanket.

"... what do you think about my fate?"

"i think what you feel is most important. my opinion isn't an factor. i do warn you that juggling any about of people is difficult."

she let out a humorless laugh, nodding her head.

"right... i don't know though. they've never been alive at the same time before. i should be fine..."

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maybe it was your talk, but something during the day triggered an episode that night. you woke up to sobs, full body cries coming from mia. rushing to the room she was staying in, you found her sobbing in her sleep, shaking and curled up into a ball. you didn't hesitate to slip into the bed next to her, gently shaking her shoulders.

"mia. mia. come back mia, it's okay..."

her eyes shot open, taking a gasping breath before falling apart again. she latched onto you and you just held her. she laid half in your lap, arms locked around your waist. you hummed a soft lullaby, rocking back and forth as she kept crying. it took a long time for her to calm down, soft hiccups still leaving her lips as the tears stopped.

"... can you make this stop? i-... i can't take it anymore."

"i can. but magic always has a consequence... i do my best to keep it to minimum, though. try and get some sleep."

you ran your fingers through her hair, going right back to softly humming. she didn't argue, only tightening her arms around your waist. she eventually slipped into the abyss of sleep, her cheeks puffy and red from crying.

"... it'll be okay, mia. i know how to help you..."

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anotha one!!

we diving into the memory card now. this will explain your place into this world. where you fall in the dominos...

also, here is the fit i imagined for you. again, i've been keeping it gender neutral, so i did try to keep it that way. (you can imagine you're wearing whatever, this is just for fun.) annnnnd i hate hands so don't look at those.

thank you for reading

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 14

reader is gender neutral, warning: swearing, mdni

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caleb had to go back to skyhaven once the week was through. you hummed softly as he and mia hugged, standing just to the side. the train station was rather empty, still in a asscrack of dawn. it was sleepy and quiet, a few coughs here and there from somewhere. you didn't realize you were spacing out till caleb's large hand landed on the top of your head, directing your gaze back to him.

"gonna miss you too, poppy."

you smiled warmly, wrapping your arms tight around his shoulders. he squeezed you right back, his mouth by your ear.

"take care of mia for me. but know, when i come back, we'll figure out truth about those two questions i asked."

you felt your blood run cold, watching as he pulled away and easily pulled a smile to his face, ruffling your hair like he said nothing.

"make sure you keep her out of trouble. we both know how much of a handful she is."

mia let out a squawk stepping next to you to swatting his hand off you.

"i am not! if your gonna talk shit, you can just go!"

he chuckled softly, but while they laughed and teased, you felt cold and distant.

'i guess me and caleb aren't as cool as i thought...'

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you panted as you forced your sore body to run through drills. right, left, stab, stab, down. right, left, stab, stab, down. right, left, stab, stab, down. sylus was on to you. caleb was on to you. rafayel might even be on to you. who knows abouit zayne... all these dangerous men- men who have and will kill in the name of mia- believing you are a threat... how could you even hope to surive in this world if that what you're up against? right, left, stab, stab, down. right, left, stab, stab, down. right, left, stab, stab, down.

"you're over doing it."

you yelped at the sudden noise, sending a weak shot of vines toward the sound. xavier didn't even move, blinking at you and the weak attack. you clenched your jaw, turning back toward the wall that you had been facing.

"i didn't ask."

right, left, stab, stab, down- clink.

"you need to stop. you're going to hurt yourself."

you scrunched your face, glaring into those blue eyes. his sword had caught your spear again, but this time, you weren't going to take it.

"i'm fine..."

"you're not."

you launched into a series of attacks, going out of order to throw him off. it barely worked, his well rested body able to parry and knock back each swing you made. this did not help your temper. you swung harder, each time his sword caught your attack, the ricocheting force shot up your sore arms. when he had enough, he caught the stick part with his hand, stepping into your space. his gaze was soft, nonthreatening as he searched your own agitated ones.

"please. rest."

you let him slip the spear from your grip, bitting the inside of your cheek as he set it down. he was slow moving, patient as he sat you down criss cross on the ground.

"take a deep breath and slowly let it out. in... out."

he did the exercise with you, grounding you to here and now. it's only after your heart rate returns to normal that he takes your hands in his.

"if you need to talk about it, i can listen. or mia can. i know how much she cares about you."

you looked away, chewing your lip.

"it's-... it's not something i can just talk about... it would change everything. ruin everything. i should- i should just leave. make it easier for everyone else..."

leaving would at least save your life right?

"it won't."

you met xavier's eyes as he squeezed your hands.

"if you leave, you'll only hurt mia and everyone else that cares about you."

he huffed, a conflicted look passing over his face.

"are you... in danger? if someone is threatening you, i can help."

you shook your head out of habit, not wanting to be a bother but... you were kind of being threatened. you felt like you were in danger. hell, thats why you were forcing yourself to train, right? he watched you shift through expressions, squeezing your hands to draw your attention back to him.

"come with me."

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when xavier told you to follow him, you hadn't expected him to lead you to jeramiah's flower shop. the little bell over the door rang, the scent of flowers wrapping itself around you. maybe it was your evol, but you instantly felt comforted, taking in a deep breath.

"the owner is out of town on business, but you can come here as much as you want. people rarely come here and any customers know it's temporarily closed with the owner out."

you glanced at xavier, blinking at him.

"it's safe here, is what i mean."

you chewed your lip, looking away. with your diverted gaze, you spotted a drooping lily of the valley. bending down, you focused a little of your energy into it, despite already feeling so drained.

"... i'm not from this world."

a long beat passed, only the sound of a water feature filling the void of silence.

"i'm not either."

you looked to him at that, seeing the way he lowered himself next to you. he gently tugged your hand away from the plant, replacing it with his own. his evol wasn't plant based, but the lily still perked up. plants do need the light to survive.

"i'm not from your world either."

"i would hope not. i would hate to think i forgot someone like you."

you just watched his profile, his evol casting a warm glow over both of your features.

"... you aren't upset? i- i've basically lied to everyone. to you, to mia..."

"i have also lied to survive. i know you don't want to hurt mia. thats all that matters."

you hummed softly, nodding slowly as you looked back at the plant.

"i know things i shouldn't and because of that, people think i'm a threat. i'm not... i'm not me- not the one whose lived in this world all those years ago. i just appeared and then the world shifted to fit me in. i wasn't a part of the story originally..."

"... the story?"

you looked to him, slight panic in your eyes, but he just looked at you with curiosity.

"i-... in my world, this one was a video game... you were one of the main characters and mia was the player insert. i... don't know how i got here, but now i am here. and i know about you and everyone else and your pasts and secrets and-"

xavier put his hand on yours, pulling you to stand. the bench he sat you on wasn't comfortable, but it was better then crouching.

"deep breath. it doesn't sound like it's your fault. you didn't know this would happen."

he paused, seeming to take in your words for a moment, just processing them.

"so you know about me and other 'characters' from this game and these other 'characters' see you as a threat?"

you hesitantly nodded, chewing your lip.

"you're the only one i've told all this to, so they just think i somehow learned a bunch about then out of nowhere..."

he nodded, eyebrows slightly pinched together.

"not even mia?"

"no... i didn't- i didn't want to make her hate me... to ruin it all. but- but i already have."

"you haven't ruined everything. you just-... you just need to explain everything, right? once they know why you know so much, they won't view you as a threat."

you huffed at him, a skeptical look on your face.

"i still know more then they'd like... don't you think that's enough?"

"i think if worse comes to worse, i can handle a threat. but you have to talk to mia first. she deserves to know why you've been acting weird."

you hesitantly nodded. mia would probably be the easiest to talk to anyway. and if she didn't hate you by the end of it, she could help you with the others.

"... can i stay here the night? just one night to prepare myself?"

he hesitated before nodding, standing up.

"what should i tell mia?"

"that i'm visiting family. thank you so much, xavier. you... you really didn't have to do all this."

his expression shifted, conflicted like he had two voices arguing in his head. he shook it off, meeting your eyes with a kind smile.

"i wanted to. just, try to relax. i think theres a sleeping bag in the back."

you watched him go, questions rising at that look.

'what was that all about?'

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'ello, new chapter alert!!

not much to say rn, but i think i can get out another chapter today, NO PROMISES!!

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 13

reader is gender neutral, warning: swearing, mdni

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even though caleb had off work, didn't mean you did. both you and mia had to report in the next day, you stuck with paperwork while she ran off on a mission. you felt bad for caleb just sitting at your apartment alone, but just assumed he'd find something to busy himself with. you shot mia a text after you got off, walking just outside the association when she messaged you back.

you: just got off and heading home. tell me if you need anything!!

mia: hey!!

mia: sorry to ask this, but dr. zayne said he had a new medicine for me.

mia: do you mind swinging by and picking it up?

mia: i know it's out of the way.

mia: promise i'll make it up to you!!

mia: especially after the raf thing.

mia: thank you btw

you: yeah sure!

you: and it's no problem, mia. i don't mind

you: just to check, i will be able to pick it up?

you: i don't need a note from you or something?

mia: thank you so much!! you're a life saver!

mia: and you should be fine without a note

mia: i'll just text zayne you're coming.

guess you were visiting a certain icy doctor instead of going straight home... you had told yourself you would avoid him and caleb because they both have history with you, but hanging around caleb wasn't a problem so far... except that one time he grilled you, but i mean, thats it! so really, your only issue was with sylus... which is sad, you liked the sweet loverboy dragon when you still believed this world was a game. but now it's life and he clearly didn't trust you... like at all. and you were worried what he would do to someone he thought knew too much.

you hummed softly as you entered the hospital, walking up to the front desk. the receptionist was on the phone but seemed to recognize you from your last visit, just waving you towards zayne's office. your steps clicked against the tile, the rest of the hall almost silent. zayne's office was just where it was before, the closed door looming before you. sure, it wasn't your first meeting with zayne, but you still felt nervous. what if he brought up old memories again? what would you do?

your hand raised to knock on the the door, but before you could even touch it, it swung open, right into your face. you let out a cry, stumbling back and gripping at your nose, tears pricking your eyes.

"ow! ah haha, owowow..."

you were started when cold hands gently tugged your's away, firm but not forceful. you blinked at hazel eyes, zayne's eyebrows pulled together as he looked over your features.

"sorry. i didn't realize you were here so soon."

you winced as he reached out to brush his fingers against your nose bridge, his hand retracting. he led you back into his office, pulling up the chair you sat in last time. you wiped under your nose when you felt wet, seeing it was bleeding.

"it's okay. mistakes happen you know. guess it's good i'm in a hospital, right?"

your attempt a humor was met with silence, his lips set in a firm line. you looked away as embarrassment crept in, fidgeting with a unnecessary buckle in your hunter's uniform.

"look at me."

you startled yet again when you looked back to him, zayne way closer then before. he knelt in front of you, gently taking your chin in his hand. his face was set, concentrated as he treated your nose with the upmost care. you couldn't help but take in his features, pliant as he patched you up. it's only when he pulled away you diverted your gaze, going back to fidgeting with that buckle.

"thank you, dr. zayne..."

"no need to be so formal. zayne will do."

he huffed softly, tossing the dirty tissues in the garbage. you chewed you lip, nodding slightly. right. known him since middle school...

"w-well, i mean, we're at your place of work. i'm just trying to be respectful."

he sat behind his desk, sorting through a few papers there.

"well, theres no need. it's only us here. i'd prefer it."

you hummed, nodding blankly as you shifted in your seat.

"alright, zayne... a-anyway, do you have mia's medication? that's what i was supposed to get before, you know..."

he nodded, pulling out a paper bag and placing it on his desk. you stood up and reached for it, only for him to slide it back toward him.

"i hope you've been taking it easy after your episode the other day."

you blinked, whiplash at the change in subject, frozen reaching for the medicine.

"episode?"

"mia mentioned that you fainted and slept for about two days. i would've visited if i was informed, but i was not. you should have come here and i told her as much..."

you saw a few emotions pass behind his eyes before he stuffed them down again. unreadable as ever, he slid the paper bag back toward you.

"please come to me next time. if not before or during, after at least. i would hate to know you were hurt or sick and i didn't help."

you picked up the bag of medicine, your thoughts stirred into a confusing jumble at his admission.

"r-right, of course doc- zayne. i'll be sure to tell you next time."

he hummed, sitting back down and turning his gaze back to his papers as he went back to sorting them.

"good. we wouldn't want another incident on the playground like the one back then."

you nodded, even though his mention of an 'incident' confused and intrigued you. it was better to not know then to ask and raise suspicion. you left with the medicine, not noticing the way his gaze tracked your form.

"... so you really don't remember..."

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affinity l̵͇̓͜è̸͚̪̇v̴͓̇ḙ̸̅̐ľ̵͙͆ [12]

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hello loves!!

things are picking up in la story. pieces are in place, plans are in motion.

i am the big evil mastermind and there is no escape for anyone!! muhahahaha!!

anyway, make sure you're staying hydrated. eat a fruit if you can. i had an orange!!

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 12

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"you're not miss bodyguard."

you fidgeted your hands under rafayel's gaze, standing in the door to his studio while he sat perched on a ladder.

'why did i agree to this?'

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"damn it."

both your and caleb's gazes snapped to mia, her soft curse directed at her phone as she glared at it.

"what is it, pipsqueak? something wrong?"

she looked up, a slight nervousness in her eyes. she turned off her phone, putting it down face down.

"no, it's nothing. a friend just needed something..."

"a friend, huh?"

you don't know if caleb had talked to her about sylus, but from his passive aggressive tone, you guessed he was assuming that is who she meant. you really shouldn't get involved with this...

"is it tara? i can take care of it. just text me the address."

the two glanced over to you, but you forced your gaze to stay on your breakfast, chewing casually.

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and thats how you ended up here. a pouty fish climbing down his ladder, already complaining.

"she said she was coming over, but she lied and sent someone else instead. and here i was, excited to finally get to see her. she's been ignoring me for aaaaaages now."

you bit back an annoyed huff, shifting your feet.

"she just had a few things she needed to do. i can help you with whatever you need though."

he huffed, moving through the studio. without much else to do, you followed him.

"well, i wanted time with miss mia today... but i guess we can do some errands without her."

he made it to what looked like a bedroom, moving right to the connecting bathroom. you stayed in the bedroom part, moving to the large window. you looked out past his wispy curtains at the beach below.

"what kind of errands are we talking? grocery shopping?"

"pah-leese. we're going to a market, cutie. i hope you wore walking shoes."

you glanced at the door to the bathroom, humming softly. a farmers market actually sounded pretty fun, but with rafayel? you'd probably just end up carrying his bags.

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the market place was a little crowded, other customers milling around, chatting among themselves. this had defiantly been a date idea meant for rafayel and mia to experience, plenty of other couples happily weaving among tables. you followed behind rafayel, keeping an eye on him while also browsing yourself. you weren't sure what he was here for exactly, but farmers markets were always fun so why not relax a little? you paused at one shop, looking at the delicious loaves of bread. you picked up a loaf of sourdough, taking note of the little heart cut into the top.

"spot something you want, cutie?"

you glanced up, meeting pink-blue eyes over you shoulder. he looked over the different loaves, picking up the one in your hand.

"we'll take this one."

you watched them exchange money, huffing softly as he took the bag and started walking again.

"i was just looking. you didn't have to get it."

"yeah, but you wanted it. so i did."

you scrunched up your face, following along. he stopped every so often, buying a few things. he didn't actually hand you the bags, fine with carrying what he bought. he did give you the bread, but that's because he bought it for you. when asked why, he dodged the question, just telling you to share it with mia. the two of you took a break halfway through, stopping in the shade while he organized his bags. you caught sight of a table selling meat skewers and you bought two. one with chicken and one with shrimp.

'rafayel likes seafood, right?'

walking back over, you hold the shrimp one out to him.

"here you go. snack time."

he blinked at it before taking it from you, tilting his head at it. you just ate your own, happily chomping down. he took a bite, watching you closely.

"... were they out of chicken?"

you glanced up, mid-bite, surprised by his question. you slowly lowered your skewer, glancing between his gaze and his skewer.

"do you... not like shrimp?"

he hummed, taking another bite, looking away casually.

"no i do. i was just wondering why you got me a different type."

shit. you hadn't thought it through when you bought them, only thinking about getting him something he'd like. excuse excuse excuse- ah!

you padded closer, drawing his gaze. before he could relax, you bit the next shrimp on the stick. he blinked at you as you chewed, lips parting slightly.

"hey! thats mine!"

you let out a laugh, holding out your own skewer.

"you can try mine too. sorry, i just wanted to give the different types a taste."

he hummed, hesitantly bitting into a piece of chicken. he chewed with a skeptical look, narrowing his eyes.

"how's it taste? it's good right? love me some greasy food!"

you took another bite, glad to be able to distract him for even a moment.

"it's good. thanks for getting me one."

you gave him a smile, nodding happily.

"no problem!"

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after your time at the farmers market, you returned to his studio, helping him put up his purchases. you put the food in the kitchen and a basket he had insisted on getting in the middle of the counter.

"do you think i bought too much?"

you hummed softly, glancing in his direction.

"i wouldn't say you got too much, no. as long as you eat all the food, you aren't being wasteful. it should probably help you eat more constantly anyway. i know how artists like you get sucked into their work."

you went back to organizing his fridge, not noticing the elongated pause. when you did notice the silence and closed the door, you were met with a cheshire cat smile.

"an artist like me, hmm? and just what does that mean cutie?"

you blinked at him. geez- how many times have you fucked up with revealing too much? first sylus, then caleb (from him overhearing), then rafayel. twice today!

"i-... i just know how artists are. i had a friend a while back and had to force her to eat and drink water..."

he watched you for a moment longer before stepping around you, towards his bedroom.

"alrighty. well, i have a bath to take so you can go now. tell mia i expect something extra for skipping out today."

you watched him go, feeling like that was too easy.

'not the time to look a gift horse in the mouth, time to go.'

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hello!!

don't know if this one seems too short, the notes app was starting to go slow on the page, but that might be because last chapter was too long, dunno. i do in twos on each 'note' and after a certain word count, it gets choppy.

anyway, raf has returned! love a little sassy fishy. got work today, so i'll probably only get one chapter today and one chapter tomorrow, we'll see.

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 11

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you woke up with with a start, shooting up and grasping at your chest. disoriented, it took a long minute before you actually felt mia's hands on you, trying to stabilize you and your pounding heart.

"breath, breath. you're safe, it's okay."

you met her gaze, seeing the dark circles under her eyes. she shifted sitting back down on the chair next to the bed.

"what..."

you paused, swallowing at the dryness of your throat. mia sat up, grabbing a glass water from the table and handing it to you.

"try to relax a bit. i'll explain, just... sip the water and sit back."

you gave a hesitant nod, sitting back against the pillows and sipping the water.

"you've been asleep for about two days... we're not sure what happened. one minute you were fine and then you just- just passed out."

you blinked at her. two days? you spent two days in that dream-like world? not even dream- like, you were asleep!

you touched your hand to your forehead, trying to think back to your dream. it had felt so real. like you forgot everything and stepped into another life. your life, you were sure of it, but not your... current life. it had felt medieval in nature, like the far away past. but even as you think about it now, details slip from your memory.

"i don't k-know if it's something i did or- or-"

you blinked back into reality, seeing the way tears pricked the corners of her eyes. reaching out to take her hand with one of yours and wiping away her tears with the other.

"hey, hey, mia. it's okay. i'm awake now right? and... i don't think it was your fault. i actually got some new information."

she sniffed, eyebrows pinching together in confusion.

"new information? what are you talking about?"

you let out a sigh, slipping your hand from her cheek. geez, you always put your foot in your mouth, huh?

"my dream. i think... i think it was a memory, not just a dream. it felt too real."

she let out a huff, rubbing her thumbs over the backs of your hands. she said your name, a conflicted look passing over her features.

"... are you sure it's not just a dream..."

you nodded, squeezing her hands.

"i'm sure. i just need time to sort it out."

a knock on the door startled the both of you, caleb poking his head in. a look of relief crossed over his face and he entered the room. the mouth watering smell of food following him.

"hey, poppy. how are you feeling? i got your favorite."

mia stood up so he could get by, putting the tray over your lap.

"thank you, caleb. it smells amazing."

he and mia made eye contact before shuffling out of the room. you watched them with full cheeks and raised eyebrows. you heard their mumbling, a few minutes passing before caleb came back in. he sat on the edge of your bed, watching you eat.

"what was that about?"

"don't worry too much, poppy."

he put he hand on the top of your head, gently ruffling your hair.

"how are you feeling? well rested?"

you huffed at his joke, pushing away his hand.

"i'm okay, caleb. why'd you kick mia out though."

"she hasn't been resting. i told her i could take care of you while she sleeps."

you nodded, feeling guilt over stressing her out like that. why did that happen and what did it all mean? more questions and less and less answers.

"anyway, i'm more curious about something else."

you hummed, turning to meet his gaze, only to startle and lean back. okay, he's close. he grabbed your shoulder, pushing you down into the mattress. in any other situation, you might have blushed, but the dark look in his eyes made your blood run cold. his voice feel into the darker one he used for colonel duties.

"you're gonna tell me who you are and what you know about this 'sylus'."

you felt your heart skip a beat, swallowing nervously. he wasn't supposed to know about him! and if he learned about him, what kind of ramifications would that even have.

"s-sylus? whose that?"

he huffed softly, using one hand to hold himself up while the other slid through a chunk of hair by your face.

"don't play dumb. i heard you and mia talking about it. you made it seem like he was oh so important to her, so i need to know. who is he?"

shit shit shit- he's not gonna let this go, is he? you looked away, your hands shifting to push at his shoulders in an attempt to get him to back off.

"he... he's just a friend of her's. i had a disagreement with him and was worried she'd get upset with me..."

that didn't seem to convince him, his hand sliding from your hair to your chin, making sure you held his gaze.

"he must be important if you think she'd choose him over you, huh? doesn't sound like 'just a friend' to me."

"i- i can't tell you, alright? it's not for me to tell you..."

maybe it was shitty to put it on mia to explain, but it was her problem. thats what happens when you try to juggle five men.

but caleb just seemed to take it as a challenge, sweetening his tone as he tilted his head to the side. that sticky sweet tone contrasted his dark gaze in a way that made your stomach flip.

"can't you give me a little hint, poppy? you know i only want you and mia to stay safe."

"caleb, no. get off."

you tried again, pushing at his shoulders, but it was like pushing at a wall. he seemed to give in though, sighing and going back to sitting on the edge of the bed. you let yourself take a deeper breath, watching him close his eyes as he rubbed his face.

"... i really do want to keep you two safe, poppy... 'm sorry if it comes off too much."

you tugged your knees to your chest, watching him closely. course you knew how he was. he was overprotective to a fault. you also understood why. his past was cruel and trauma made people do shitty things.

"you don't have to apologize for it. just be conscious and do better. i know you care about mia and i know you just want her to be safe and happy- i do too. but she's her own person and can make her own choices. we just have to be here to back her up."

he turned his gaze to you, taking in your words for a moment before putting his hand on your arm. his eyes were softer now, almost puppy like as he tilted his head slightly.

"i care about you too, poppy. don't just count yourself out."

you blinked back your surprise, glancing between his hand and face.

"ah- i just mean that you care about her more, you know... i mean, you're closer to her, right?"

"sure, i guess."

he scrunched up his face, squeezing your arm.

"but that doesn't mean you aren't important. remember what i told you before i left for the academy?"

you swallowed, hesitantly shaking your head. hopefully he wouldn't think it was too weird to forget...

"i told you that you're apart of our family too."

he huffed softly, letting go of your arm as he stood up. his face shifted between a few emotions before he gave you a friendly smile.

"and since i'm the oldest, i have to look out for you two. try and get some rest, 'kay? i'll check up on you later."

he left you there, processing his words. part of their family... you were really that close? maybe you need to review your past again...

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hello!! chapter before bed anyone??

i'm bout to hit the hay myself. just gonna finish this episode of solo leveling. (i love jinwoo. shadowy guys are just my type i guess).

anywho, stuff is happening, blah blah blah, system glitches and all... oh, affinity level 30, huh caleb? hmmmm...

also!! i got fan art from @sleepisfortheweakpooh and it was AMAZING!! thank you so very very much! i absolutely loved it!!

thank you for reading! i value each everyone of you!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 10

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caleb got the week off. a weeks vacation from the fleet he decided to spend with the two of you. you and mia decided to share a room while he took yours, not wanting to doom him to the couch. but you all did cuddle there. you were used to mia's casual touches, and understood as close as they were, they'd be touchy too. but tell me why you were smooshed between them?

"can you pass my drink over?"

mia let out a hum, grabbing caleb's soda from the side table and stealing a sip before handing it off. he reached over you, taking it with a huff.

"that wasn't an invite to steal some."

"it was just a tax for giving it to you."

"tax my ass! you have your own pips!"

do you know how you got here? no. but it's nice. it feels normal after missions and wanderers and sylus. from the photo books, you had assumed only you and mia were close, but you supposed that you would have been spending time with him as well. caleb wouldn't have left his pipsqueak for long. there had been plenty of photos of birthdays, sleepovers, and playdates together. when the soda makes it's trip back towards mia, you snatch it, taking a sip yourself. caleb lets out a squawk while mia cackles with amusement.

"not you too poppy!"

"yes! join the dark side!"

you let out your own laugh, handing off the soda to mia who finished it. caleb whine, flopping back against the couch.

"i'm being ganged up on. this is hardly fair..."

"sucks to suck, buddy."

caleb retaliated by poking into mia's side, pulling a squeak from her lips.

"i'm gonna go get another. you two, behave."

while he got up to get another soda, the two of you watched the tv. after a bit, mia hummed softly, tapping your arm.

"you doing okay? you've been real quiet... i'm sorry if caleb being here startled you. i just thought maybe with him around, you might... talk to me."

you felt a fresh pang of guilt, you hand coming to rest over hers. blocking her out was hardly fair, especially when on her end, she had done nothing wrong. if anything, you were the one hiding things.

"oh- no, mia, i'm sorry. i understand why. and i'm sorry i haven't... explained. i just have a lot on my mind... i guess i'm a little scared to ruin everything..."

"you could never ruin everything."

she completely turned to face you, taking both your hands in hers.

"you are my best friend. i've known you since i was 10. i'm going nowhere, you understand? you are stuck with me."

you bit your lip, squeezing her hands as conflicting emotions washed over you. you weren't who she thought you were. but you did care for her.

"... even though it involves sylus...?"

she seems surprised with the uses of his name, a beat passing before she recovered herself. right, she had called him skye before in front of you.

"... even though it involves sylus. i'm sure it's just a misunderstanding. we can figure it out together."

you huffed softly, closing your eyes. mia took the moment to press her forehead to yours, intertwining your fingers.

it wasn't her fault really. she had no way of knowing what this would do to you.

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your eyes fluttered open, soft beams of light shining through dappled leaves and window panes. you sigh happily as the smell of herbs permeate the air, born from the drying plants hanging around your cabin. the bird song outside is muffled, but it brings even more peace to a relaxing morning.

you're a witch of the woods. someone only spoken of in fear and distrust by the nearest village- a village miles from your hidden cottage. but who needs them? not you, clearly. are you lonely? maybe, but being lonely is sometimes better then being hurt. a lesson you took to heart years ago.

"good morning, baby boy. did you sleep well?"

you cooed softly to the sleepy ball of fur at the end of your bed, some mix between wild and domestic you never bothered to look into. he's your adopted son, thats all that mattered. your mornings were always slow and lazy. there was no need to rush in getting dressed in loose fitting tunics and pants. your hair was easily and messily tucked in a half up do, longer loose stands framing your face. tossing over a long, enchanted cape for bugs and you could happily leave the house for foraging. of course, every plan was ruined when you were met with a lost looking girl on your doorstep.

she startled when she saw you, standing straighter and gripping her bag strap.

"are you the witch who lives here?"

"no, i'm their cat."

you replied sarcastically, closing the door and deciding to just ignore her. she was probably after some potion or other to fix one problem or another. it's better to see if she gives up then give in right away. forage like usual.

you ignored the hesitant footsteps behind you as you threaded through trees and plant growth, picking whatever you happened to need. berries here, sprigs there. she followed through it all, a few steps back. silent and watching, waiting. she didn't bother to speak until you returned to the cottage, hesitating in your door as you placed your basket on the counter.

"... do you make potions?"

"sure i do. do i make potions for lost little girls? that is another question."

she huffed at that, seeming to grow braver with her indignant answer.

"one, i'm not a little girl. two, i'm not lost. i wanted to find you and i did."

you glanced up as she stood across your counter, narrowing your eyes.

"thirdly, i am willing to pay whatever price you may have. then i will happily leave you to your foraging."

brave, this one. sassy too.

"... fine. go fill that bucket with water. the river is a straight shot past the willow tree. don't get lost and i'll consider it."

she seemed hesitant to take your offer, but it wasn't for long. she left you, bucket in hand, allowing you to finish organizing your herbs before she returned.

once you had everything settled, bucket of water included, you sat across from the strange girl. her aura held power, her fate intertwined with so much that it was more of a balled up knot then a stand of thread. despite her age, you could see a tiredness in her eyes, a tiredness that spoke of experience and heartbreak.

"why don't we start with names. my name is mia."

you gave her your own, saying only your given name, lacking any embellishments. it seemed to slightly annoy her, most likely finding your tone too dismissive, but you both ignored it.

"getting straight to business, i need you to make a memory potion for me. i need to forget."

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hello!!

i come bearing both a new chapter annnnnnd art!

this would be what mia/mc is wearing in the card. it's a little messy cause i pumped it out in like 30-45 minutes, but this is the general idea. i already have a design for yours too, but well... its a card pair, isn't it? :)

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 9

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you had been avoiding it for a whole week. "it" of course being a certain dragon and his kitten. every mission jenna brought up? you volunteered. mia wants to walk home together? sorry, i have training with xavier! you came home late and left early all in the name of avoiding her.

how? how are you gonna have this conversation? to explain why you know so much? how you know sylus? and the twins? hell, everything about all of them??

you let out a huff as you shifted in your seat, feeling mia's eyes on you from her own desk. it wasn't fair to her really. she didn't do anything wrong. if anything, she probably felt betrayed by your silence... but you had just started this life here. just settled into to a rhythm with the world around you. and then sylus had to fuck all of it up!

a folded note fell on your desk and looking up, you spotted mia walking away, a frown on her face. you were hesitant, but you unfolded the note, chewing your lip as you read it.

'i get that you want space right now, but i miss you... we don't have to talk about it. i can wait till you're ready. just come home after work? please?'

fuck... how do you say no to that? you felt like a shitty lover who was always out cheating or some crap. bouncing your leg, you glanced up, meeting her gaze as she stared at you. she perked up like a freshly watered flower when you nodded slightly, a half smile tugging up her lips.

oh boy.

mia did as she promised, ignoring the elephant in the room and instead filling the silence with what she's been doing. it was nice hearing her chatter after avoiding it for a whole week. she talked about her missions, a doctor's visit, a chat she had with rafayel, normal things. once you got home, the two of you got caught up on your show, two episodes having come out since your last watch party. at some point you fell sleep, head dipping into the couch cushion, despite your fight to stay conscious.

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"... be quieter! you'll wake them up!"

you caught yourself before your eyes could flick open, mia's hissed whisper yell drawing you from the drowsy embrace of sleep.

"it's fiiiiinnnee. you know they sleep like a rock."

"not lately..."

you felt a wave of guilt, well aware that you've been stressing mia out all this time. if it wouldn't ruin everything, you really would come clean. trying to so as casual as possible, you stretched your limbs, eyes still screwed shut as you shifted from your place on the couch.

"oh shit-"

"see! you dumbass!"

you opened your eyes, feeling your blood run cold at the sight. another wench in your plan.

caleb.

mia didn't seem to catch it, padding over in a rush, blocking him from sight with her body.

"sorry for waking you up, i tried to tell a certain someone to stay quiet, but you know he never listens."

she shot a glare over her shoulder, caleb giving a playful shrug. his sunset gaze met yours, a smile tugging up his lips, his gaze almost soft.

"hey poppy, sorry 'bout waking you up."

you sucked in a breath, eyes wide and owlish. right, shit- you have history with him.

"o-oh it's fine, how are you doing, caleb?"

the two seemed a little surprised by your reaction, caleb slowly putting down his bag on the counter.

"how am i doing? thats your greetin'?"

mia bit her lip, leaving you to go back to the kitchen.

"they just woke up, give them time to process."

you blinked, eyebrows furrowing. what did that even mean. caleb pouted, shooting mia a look.

"first time they see me since i 'died' and they don't even care."

oh.

"don't you dare say it like that, caleb xia!"

"what? it's true!"

before they could full on squabble, you bit the bullet and jumped up and hugged caleb. he let out a soft oof as your arms squeezed around his waist, a smell of applewood and warm cotton wrapping around you. it really wasn't so bad. in fact, it felt really nice, especially when his arms came down to wrap around you too. you had been forcing yourself to be distant to these men you romanced in the video game, but there was a real comfort in letting yourself bask in your feelings. in just receiving attention from someone you gave so much attention to. your shoulders slumped as you squeezed him tighter. god, you hadn't let yourself really relax all week and it really had built up. you basked a little too hard in your feeling though, walls tumbling down as tears pricked your eyes.

"oh- hey, hey, it's okay."

you felt his voice rumble up from his chest, his hand rubbing over your back. you pressed yourself closer, hiding your face and feeling ridiculous for crying.

"look what you did! i told you not to say it like that!"

you heard mia's scolding and pulled away, wiping at your eyes.

"s-sorry..."

"don't apologize."

mia and caleb spoke over each other, both full of gentle scolding. mia came up behind you, her arms wrapping around your waist and chin resting on your shoulder.

"it's okay, poppy. you should've seen mia when she saw me."

mia let out a huff and you just knew she was glaring at him.

"they don't need to hear abou that. i think, what they need is an apology."

he sighed, slumping against the two of you. you let out a squeak, squashed between their two bodies.

" 'm sorry, poppy flower. i have my reasons, but i didn't mean to hurt you."

"i-i forgive you. now can you let go? i'm being crushed here."

he let out a chuckle, instead lifting you up entirely. you let out a scream while mia let out a sound of protest, her hand catching your arm.

"hey!"

"sorry, pips. they're mine now."

"no! give them back!"

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heya!!

i made a q & a post (didn't taglist cause i didn't want it to go like, "oh new chapter 😁... this isn't a chapter😔)

but heres a link

hopefully it makes a few things clear and i'm happy to answer anything else that isn't coming across!!

i by no means see myself as a skilled writer, so it makes sense holes are already popping.

[edit] misclicked mature content apparently??! idk

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au: q/a!

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hello loves!!

just wanted to explain a bit about a few things, clear things up.

affinity!!

for the affinity system, you start out at 1 when you meet the boys. based on the interaction, i decide how much they gain.

character's like zayne and caleb start out hight because they knew you before the story (see chapter 5 for details).

something to note for chapter 7 onward is the color coding. (god i hope it shows up for everyone. it shows op for me on and off app, so i'm assuming here).

rafayel is pink, xavier is green, zayne is blue, sylus is red and caleb is orange.

i will stick with putting their names and corresponding affinity levels in these colors.

so to make it clear, chapter 7's affinity level is associated with xavier.

another factor to level changes is also the increasingly glitchy system.

their current levels (as of chapter 8) are as follows:

rafayel- 1 (haven't seen the poor fishy in a hot minute. worry not raf lovers, he shall return eventually. every time i think about him, i get distracted, i'm sorry!!)

xavier- 10 (it may seem quick, but you've been training with him, plus system glitches.)

zayne- 5 (purely from early memories. to him, you met him sometime in middle school, with him in high school, so it's not like you knew him long.)

sylus- 3 (this is despite all his misgivings. he doesn't trust you, yet the level is still increasing...)

caleb- 10 (he thinks of you as a family friend.)

fabricated memory

when i say, "you knew caleb and zayne before," i mean in their world and their memory. you did not actually live this life.

what do you know vs what are you meant to know?

you know everything you might know as a player of love and deepspace the video game. thats from the main story to character myths. so sylus being a dragon? common knowledge, right? you are aware.

you are not meant to know practically anything about the love interests. as mia/ mc's friend, your meant to play a role closer to tara or even another love interest. mostly unaware of the others. sylus would be skye to you, caleb is dead, rafayel is just some famous, rich artist (not a fish🐟)

but of course, you're isekaied, so that's kinda out the window...

evol

your evol is plant based. little powers that stem from this is your ability to sense memories from within plants (ch 5). you are gonna be tied to plants for the duration of this fic.

i did a little search search and from what i understand, resonating is a mia/mc skill. it said her evol makes her work as a sort of battery, basically increasing (or decreasing in cases like zayne's ice overtaking him) the output of our lovely men. so, that is how i'm going to treat it. so in the case of our fight with sylus's assistance, you both fired your separate evols in the same direction at the same time. this worked in breaking the wanderer's shield.

part of this is i do not want to take mia/mc's fire. she is still a important character here, you aren't here to really replace her...

i'm really trying to balance everyone's power, not make you a weak rock but also not make you op.

other questions!

ask away, my lovelies!! i will answer what you may ask in the comments.

if any questions are really major and not spoilers (aka plot points) i will add them here in an edit along with answering in the comments.

any, this has been my ted talk, i need to sleep. (my nocturnal habits persist!!)

thank you for reading and enjoying my writing!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 8

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"hi, sweetie."

your whole form went stiff as you met his red eyes, but that didn't seem to bother him as he tugged you into a dancing position, one hand in your stiff one, his other at your waist. he hummed softly, that all knowing smirk on his lips and eyes sharp and observant.

"you don't mind giving me a dance, do you? i just need to see how my cat is doing."

you narrowed your own eyes at him, following his lead for now.

"why don't you just ask mia yourself?"

"mia? oh, did i mention my cat's name?"

you felt your face go pale as his smirk grew.

"i... we came together, so i assumed you saw..."

he hummed, twirling you before tugging right against his chest, voice lowered dangerously.

"i think you know more them you're letting on, sweetheart."

you swallowed, eyes wide as you tried to lean away. shit shit shit shit- knew too much? what- oh, geez he looks serious-

"i- i'm just observant. i'm not sure what you mean."

"oh, i'm sure you understand. you knew the twins before you met them. you were looking for me as soon as you walked in, which means you not only know my appearance, but also my occupation and habits. you know my relationship with mia, despite only being asked about a 'cat'."

with each accusatory statement he made you step backwards. you let out a soft yelp when your back met the balcony door, stumbling as he released you. he let you put distance between the two of you since you had nowhere to run. he said your name, sending your heart racing all the more faster.

"so, you're gonna start talking, sweetheart, or mia is gonna have to look for a new roommate."

"woah woah woah- l-let's calm down now. i'm not- i'm not here to cause you issues, i just-..."

you took in a breath, gripping the banister of the balcony.

"... you're right. i do know you and the twins and probably more then i'm meant to. but, i'm not here to hurt anyone. not you, and defiantly not mia."

he dropped his smirk at your admission, his expression serious and unreadable.

"... how and why do you know this information then?"

"i..."

'i'm from another world where you're a love interest in an otome game.'

can't really say that, can you? how the hell do you get out of this situation without dying??

before either of you could say another word, screams sounded from the room behind the tall crow. you pushed past him, already unbuttoning the top few buttons to fish your spear out. the room was a mess, purses, furniture and tableware scattered over the carpet. screams of terror were loud, the crowd of panicked people going this way and that to try and escape. in the center of it all, a wanderer floated, it's harsh screeches sounding over the panicking mob.

fuck. it was definitely one of the wanderers with the shield shit. the kind you needed a love interest to beat.

"sylus, come with me!"

you called over your shoulder, yanking your spear off the chain around your neck. scrapping the tip across the ground, making a sweep toward the wanderer, sent vines shooting out, wrapping around it's form. you followed it up with a rotating swing, your spearhead carving through it's form. it snapped the vines around it's arm, raising it to stab toward you, sending a shot of panic through your heart.

"you really don't want to make it easy for me, huh?"

you felt your body get pulled back, a weightless feeling taking over as black and red tendrils wrapped their way around you. the blade barely missed you, and your back met sylus's firm chest, his arm out stretched toward the beast. following his lead, you sent another flurry of vines toward it, both strangling and squeezing till it popped. the thing fell to dust, leaving the two of you in an empty room. you let out a breath, walking to the wanderer remans to check for a protocore.

"you took your time, eh?"

he let out a scoff behind you, his feet scuffing as he shifted his weight.

"took my time? you rushed in- recklessly might i add- without even checking if i was following."

his voice got louder as he walked closer, his shadow casted over you. you only hummed, pocketing the core and standing up. quick steps sounded nearby, mia panting softly next to you.

"i heard screaming, what happened in here?"

"wanderer. we took care of it. did you find anything from where you went?"

she shook her head, eyeing both you and sylus. you retracted your spear, shoving it into your pocket.

"i'm going to go start the report. i don't think we'll find anything out like this."

"wait a minute, sweetheart. you aren't getting off that easily."

sylus grabbed your arm, stopping you from walking off. mia looked between you, a look of confusion and panic rising to her face.

"do you... know each other...?"

"ask them."

you shot him a glare, the idea kicking his shin and running enticing.

"i know of him. i would't say i know him personally..."

"then what would you say, sweetheart because so far you've only proven you know far too much."

before you could argue back, mia stepped between you, facing sylus. you blinked in surprise, her tone more serious then you've ever heard her.

"skye, this is my friend. i'm sure whatever it is, it's a misunderstanding. why don't we talk later."

she glanced over his shoulder, security finally making their move into the room. while he looked like he wanted to argue, he agreed, leaving the two of you to explain what went down as hunters.

"i don't know what's going on, but please tell me later."

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entity [user] encounter entity [sylus]

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hello loves!!

got a break at work so i could format this (i write in my notes app then copy paste everything into tumblr)

if y'all would like, i can answer any questions you have! buuuuut, no spoilers will given. so i'll pick and choose.

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 7

reader is gender neutral, warning: swearing, mdni

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"do it again."

you clenched your jaw at xavier's bossy tone, shifting your stance back to the beginning.

"xavier. this is like, the fifth time."

"well, if you did it right, you'd only have to once."

you shot him a dirty look before running through the attack set, maybe swinging your spear a little more aggressive then necessary. right, left, stab, stab, down.

"yeah? like you do every set perfectly every time-"

he caught your move in it's downward arc, his sword holding the metal just under the spearhead. you startled, but hesitantly went through each motion, his own form catching each attack. it was dance of metal with the song danger, a rhythm the two of you fell into without breaking eye contact. you swung, he parried, he jabbed, you blocked. each move flowing with a smoothness only found in understanding.

"a moment of weakness is all it takes to be taken down. one wrong step. i don't want to see you fall."

his words makes your movements stutter. he cares? why would he care?

he takes the opportunity to disarm you, spear clattering to the ground. his sword was held over your heart. his eyebrows pinched together, a conflicted look passing over his features. you held his gaze, a long moment passing before he lowered his sword.

"run through it once more, then you are dismissed."

he turned away without another word, leaving you alone in the training room.

"... what the hell was that about?"

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after your first mission, you had way more confidence when you were given a second. not just in your own abilities, but also...

"i'm so glad jenna let us team up for this one. dealing with these guys would not have been fun alone."

you glanced toward mia, a smile already on your lips, her contagious cheer was just too easy to fall into.

"they won't know what hit them."

you stood up from the hotel bed, flattening the fabric of your dress pants. it was an undercover mission. infiltrate some rich ass bidding thing, check for protocores. mia said it was a mission type that wasn't uncommon.

the pair of you were dressed up in your nicest of clothes. she wore a flattering dark dress, silver jewelry pieces making her shine like a gem. her hair was half up, straight black hair loosely curled at the ends. you wore in a dress shirt and tie with a flattering suit vest that fit you like a glove over it. your dress pants tapered out at the bottom, hiding away a pair of heeled boots. while mia's gun could hide away against her thigh, you hid your own weapon as a necklace. compact spear hidden as a simple bar of metal on a chain, tucked under your shirt.

the gathering of the rich wasn't hard to find, posh laughter, fancy wine, the nine yards. ladies dressed in fine gowns, covered in gems as if screaming their wealth. men in pressed suits, gold statement watches on their wrists. classy music played in the background of the event, a space even dedicated for dancing should someone wish to. you followed mia closely, your shoulders forced back to appear confident. play the part- is that fucking white hair??

your gaze snapped toward it, met with an older gentleman, not sylus... made sense. also made sense for him to show up in a place like this. a suspicious auction for protocores. would you even want to meet him though? you wanted to avoid zayne and caleb for history reasons, but the other three were safe... right?

"you see something?"

you looked back to mia, shaking your head with a smiled pulled to your lips.

"ah, no. just thought i saw something. we're good, girl."

the two of you made small talk around the room and you really admired mia's ability to act in this situation. course, she had experience. experience thanks to a certain crow you were worried was some where around here...

"i'm gonna check out something. i'll be back in a few, okay?"

you nodded at her lowered voice, sipping your drink as she padded off. you stuck to the wall, fading into the background as you watched rich folk chatter about. after a moment, you spotted mia again, watching her follow what looked like a server through a door.

'she might need back up. should i follow her?'

you decided to at least stand nearby the door, that way the second she called, you'd be right there. walking across the floor, you slipped between groups of people, going unnoticed for the most part. at least, you thought you did, until you hand was grabbed. you let out a gasp, already balling your fist to swing at the perpetrator.

"calm down, sweetheart. i don't bite."

your eyes widened at that deep voice, whipping around to see deep red eyes.

"hi, sweetie."

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okay, i know it's like three updates today, but i promise you, i'm not over working myself!!!

how i've been working is write two chapters, publish the first one, write another, then publish the next. (aka, chapter 8 is already written out, currently working through 9)

my reason for writing so much rn is, i a) have the time and b) i have the motivation (b is waaaaaay harder to hold onto for me, but your comments make it 1000% easier, thank you loves!!)

also, i made the masterlist cause i was tired of updating each and every chapter for links every update.

anyway, thank you for reading (it means so much)

-chara <3 (the yapper, sorry!!)

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au ch 6

reader is gender neutral, warning: swearing, mdni

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"oh, hows the ankle doing now?"

you glanced up at tara's sweet voice, smiling as you leaned back in your chair.

"it's doing better. if any missions come through, i'm ready to go on them."

'ignoring my lack of skills that is...' you ignore your brain's comment, tapping your pen against your desk. you had been training with xavier, sure, but you had still yet to face a real battle.

"that's good to hear because i have something for you."

you startled slightly, snapping your gaze to jenna, sitting up straighter. tara, gave a quick smile, rushing back to her seat. (you didn't miss the way her cheeks had turned pink.)

"i need you to investigate a warehouse close to the edges of the city. there have been reports of few wanderer sightings. it should be something you can handle on your own."

you nodded, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement. your first mission. and it was a solo one too! you could put all your training with xavier to work.

"you got it ma'am."

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"... spooky."

you looked up at the factory from the road, the building clearly both abandoned and falling apart. it was definitely a place wanderers would hang out. you let out a soft huff, setting up your motorcycle outside the gate and pulling off your compact spear. with a press of a button it would be full length, but you'd do that once you were inside. there was a wide enough gap in the tall fence that you could squeeze through, and you made a note to mention it. wouldn't want kids or animals wandering in here. not when those violent creatures already were.

within the courtyard, there was broken glass and metal scraps everywhere. the plant life was overgrown and tangled among the manmade, reclaiming it back to the earth. you kept your head down and eyes searching for danger. it was tense, your surroundings quiet except for the harsh creaking of metal. every scuffle or small sound had you snapping your head in that direction, grip tightening on your weapon.

you approached the wall of the building, a sizable gap collapsed by where you think a door was. slipping through you were met with the dim and dusty space of the factory. a mess of plant life, mechanisms, and broken roof scattered along your path. it smelled old. like an old auto shop mixed with moss and smoke. stepping over even more broken glass, you slipped between a pair of machines, letting your fingers brush over the leaves of a shrub.

thump- beep beep beep!

you turned sharply toward the sudden sound, your hunter watch sounding out, your spear raised just as xavier taught you. a beast of misshapen rocks charged at you and you froze, staring at the creature. wanderer! you still hadn't faced real combats and that fear wrapped itself around you, making you immobile. your heart pounded, blood roaring in your ears as you stared at the beast. it's only when it lets out that terrible screech you jumped into action. don't die- don't die! parrying it's first attack, you shifted through xavier's instruction, hearing his voice echo in your ears past the blood.

"make space between you and your opponent. pole-arms are built for distance. you can use a mix of stabbing and wider swings. just remember, your body is a force to be wielded. follow through, twist your hips, and don't let up."

you panted as the creature turned to dust, it's last cry fading away into the wind, leaving the unnatural silence of the factory. standing up and looking around and searching for more. moving through the abandoned building, you didn't find another wanderer. the air even seemed to relax, bird song returning after a little time. leaving the building, you re-compacted your spear, already pulling out your phone. shooting a quick message to mia, you let out a scream when something brushed against your shin.

"AHHHHHHH-"

looking down you spotted the fluffy face of a cat and you let out a huff. crouching down, you let the small kitty sniff your hand before petting, letting your heart rate return to normal.

"hello mister, sorry for yelling at you."

your phone let out a little ding, marking mia's reply to your message.

you: just finished the mission. should be heading back soon.

mia: oh!

mia: while you're out there do you mind swinging by a friend's place to pick something up?

mia: i forgot an important file there...

mia: they'll meet you half way!!

you: sure. just send the address.

you:[image]

you sent her a picture of the kitty before moving back to your bike. you had hesitated when she asked you to pick something up for her, not sure if it would lead to more complications, but could you really say no? it would probably be fine. probably.

you followed the gps as it sent you on old road, the undergrowth thick along the edges. you reached address she sent you, popping off your helmet and putting on it on your motorcycle. looking around, it looked like an old house no one had been in for a while. belatedly, you remembered sylus's many homes scattered around.

"are you who lady boss sent?"

you swung your gaze around to see a pair of crow masks staring at you. you tilted your head, your nose scrunching as they approached.

"i am... i didn't realize her friend was actually two friends..."

they hummed and looked at each other, and you could tell they were smirking under those masks. damn twins-

"oh yes."

"we and lady boss go waaaaaay back."

"know her for ages."

you let out a huff, crossing your arms and leaning back against your bike.

"okay, yeah. can i just have the file 'lady boss' left? then you can run back to your 'boss boss' and i can get back to linkon."

one of them slumped as if to show he was pouting while the other put his hand on his hip.

"busy bee! we're just making conversation."

"boss is fine waiting. we're on break."

you held out your hand, your expression not budging from exasperation. the file was reluctantly produced, flopped into your hand. you hummed as you tucked it away, already slipping your helmet on.

"thank you~. try to stay out of trouble, twins."

you drove away from the house with a roar, completely missing the way your words made them react...

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idk if it's clear, but let's just say guessing the two are twins could be suspicious. (maybe not, but i'm saying so so >:p)

sorry there's no actual boys in this chapter, gotta build it up ya know.

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3

[chara-cat5]

lads isekai au masterlist

reader is gender neutral, no use of (y/n), long-burn (??) warning: swearing, mdni

chapter 1

chapter 2

chapter 3

chapter 4

chapter 5

chapter 6

chapter 7

chapter 8

q/a- spoilers for ch 1-8!!

chapter 9

chapter 10

chapter 11

chapter 12

chapter 13

chapter 14

chapter 15

chapter 16

chapter 17

chapter 18

chapter 19

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[chara-cat5]

Lads isekai Au Ch 5

reader is gender neutral, warning: swearing, mdni

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you had to figure out your place in this world. or rather your history. to you, you had literally appeared here, but the longer you were here, the clearer it became you had history. that your place had been forged among these fantastic characters. hell, you were still stressed out from your interaction with zayne. thanks to your injury, you just waited till mia had to go out, something about the sky and a mission. as soon as she said, "i'll be out for a day or two," you were already spacing out, planing your investigation.

you started with your room, digging through a stack of boxes stuffed in your closet. you found old photo books, old year books, mementos. proof of your life. remnants of your past. starting in chronological order, your baby pictures were just the same as before. as the ones you remember scattered around your childhood home. your parents were just the same as your remembered the first go around. the faces hovering over your shoulders as you gave a toothless smile. but after fourth grade, your lives differed. you furrowed your eyebrows as you flipped the page, slipping out a photo from the page. a photo of you, a young girl, and young boy. you yelped as a clover fell into your lap, picking it up without much thought. this was a mistake.

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"cathy! wait up!"

"catch me if you can!"

young kids raced around you, loudly cheering and laughing. you stood to the side, fidgeting with small hands as you watched the other kids. this feeling, outside this memory, wasn't unfamiliar. the new kid. the one that didn't belong. didn't fit. you didn't see the small body running into you, but you felt it, tumbling down into the grass right along with them. sitting up, tears already pricking your eyes, you met warm brown hues, just as on the verge of tears.

"i'm sorry! are you okay?"

you looked down at your knees, already spotting the rips in your jeans. looking at her knees though, her skirt had done nothing to protect them.

"...i'm okay, are you?"

she nodded, holding out her hands so you could help each other up, a sweet smile tugging up her lips. the only word you could think was sunshine.

the two of you were sent to the nurse's office, your legs swinging in rhythm as you sat together, blues clues bandaids over your wounds. before long, an older boy, clearly a middle schooler, rushed in, frazzled look on his face. miss sunshine looked at him with a confused face, tilting her head.

"did they really need to call you. i'm fine."

he huffed, keeling in front of her to inspect her knees himself, barely giving you a glance as you shrunk back. sunshine did notice though, grabbing your hand. she shifted your fingers, tucking a little sprig of green in your palm.

"he's gonna fuss, but i'll be back tomorrow. hold onto this till then?"

you couldn't help the smile that pulled up your lips, shyness forgot as you clutched the four-leaf clover.

"promise."

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you blinked away a dizzy feeling, as if you came off a spinning teacup.

"what the hell was that???"

you looked at the plant in your hand, recognizing the crispy four leaves. you carefully tucked it back in the photo book, looking back to the picture that was with it.

"... so plant's hold memories? is this like a part of my evol? drawing out the essence or something?"

flipping through the photo book quickly, you found another old plant tucked away. a pressed cornflower. wasting no time, you tugged it out, barely looking at the picture of four teens.

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"mia! wait up!"

she only laughed as the two of your raced through the halls. you panted as you reached the classroom door, pushing past older students into the room. a boy with black hair and hazel eyes held that constant unreadable look on his face as he packed up. yet, even then you could see the way his eyes slightly lit up at the sight of mia.

"ready for more tutoring already?"

before either of you could agree, a certain brunette hooked his arm over your shoulder, since you were closer to the door. a pout sat on his lips, caleb's eyes locked on mia's form.

"i still don't get why i couldn't do it. i'm really smart too, you know."

zayne shot him a look, tugging his bag over his shoulder, but not engaging. mia did that just fine.

"maybe, but zayne is top of the whole school and he offered, caleb."

he grumbled, the four of you leaving the classroom together.

"treats then studying!"

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you furrowed your eyebrows as you came back.

"there wasn't a flower even involved in that one..."

you shook your head, sliding the cornflower back into the book. it still gave you a memory, even if it wasn't involved. it must be tied with your evol then. this complicated things; you knew caleb and zayne personally, while also giving you some idea to your 'past'.

combing through the books and memories, you almost looked like you became a crazy person. you made a pin board of each memory, plant, and photo. after a while, you'd think you were solving a murder or something.

"so i've known caleb since about 9 or 10. mia, him and i would play together as kids, then around 12 or 13, we added in zayne. zayne and caleb had a... stained(?) relationship. caleb acted friendly, but it was clear he didn't like sharing mia. he was fine with me though... for the most part at least. moving on, mia and i went to college together the moved here and became hunters together. so with this information... i actually know 4 out 5 love interests, not 3 out of 5 like i would have thought. at the least, i would know sylus as skye, but i don't know for sure... wait, she mentioned a 'sky' before she left- was that skyhaven or 'skye'?! god damn it, why didn't i pay attention?!"

you paced in front of your board, chewing on your pen. it's only when you sat down again, looking at the board you realized you needed to calm down. based of your knowledge of the game and these memories, you weren't all that close to zayne so being distant wouldn't be suspicious. and avoiding caleb would be as easy as staying out of skyhaven.

letting out a sigh, you flopped onto your back, looking at the ceiling.

"god, i need a drink."

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entity [user] ȩ̶̻͈̗̗̱̔͌̌͝n̵̨͛c̷͙̭̊̓̇͘͘̕o̶̦͓̮̮͔̪͓̔̒̿͑̌ú̶͎͘͜n̷̡̰̩̻̲̂́̆̏̽̽͝͝t̵̛͇̜͖͕̤͕̿̈̿̅̚ͅe̷͓͔̊̆̔̽̂͝r̷̹̲̤̺̳̽͛͋̕ entity [caleb]

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explaining the gliched text above- i'm thinking since ya didn't physically meet caleb, it isn't an [encounter]

as for the affinity level... maybe theres more to it. 👀

anyway, short chapter since it's more about backstory for your character. where you fit and all. theres more to it, but for now... this is good :)

thank you for reading!!

-chara <3