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{The Eternal Light of our Love}

(Content warnings): thoughts of self harm, suicidal thoughts, violence, bodily harm, unintended self harm, mention of death.

A Ghost Oc Fic

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Ch.2 A New Existence

Hot steam rose from the bubble filled basin. The smell of tropical fruits calming the ghoul’s every sense.

Aether and Mountain led him here. His very own room with a bath attached.

The tub was already filled and warm. With a quick explanation and him promptly being shoved inside the calming room, he submerged himself in the bubbles, and they suddenly understood the appeal of being a water ghoul.

They scanned the bath’s surroundings, noting the care in every detail. Fresh cut honeysuckle was placed delicately in a small flower vase. Not a speck of dust was to be found.

For as perfect as this room was, it was still quite cozy and the ghoul basked in its comforts. The warm candle light flickering on the white marble stone was a sight to behold.

His air and quintessence mixed together and bleed out into the room, creating a calming scent mimicking the fresh night air as they relaxed.

The ghoul had promptly soaked in that sweet tropical water until every ache and pain from the summoning melted away.

They reached their clawed hand to the bottom of the tub, pulling the stopper and letting the water slowly drain away along with the unpleasant sensations that had arrived into this world with him.

Maybe this plane of existence wasn’t as unpleasant as he first thought.

As the last of the water drained away, he stood and reached out to turn the handle in front of him, letting cool refreshing water trail down his face and scarred skin.

After a quick rinse, they flipped the handle back in place and stepped out of the tub. In front of him stood a mirror, elegant and showy with a golden lining and gothic in design.

The ghoul’s eyes traced over the figure in the reflection. It was like looking into a fun house mirror. Their body familiar, but it wasn’t them. Not their true self.

Warped and concealed, hidden away. He could feel it right below his skin, but it would never break the surface.

What stood before him now was mortal… it made his very soul ache.

A dark thought suddenly crossed the ghouls mind. He imagined his clawed hand slicing through his bare chest, pulling and cracking ribs until his bound magic poured out of him.

He shook the thought away, even as he left one finger trace softly down his sternum. It wouldn’t work, and he’d face serious consequences for damaging his new mortal body that the clergy had so gracefully gifted them.

They instead averted their gaze, now focusing on the pile of fresh soft towels next to what the ghouls had described as clothing. A mortal custom… He ignored it for now. Instead grabbing just the towel.

He wrapped his skin in the plush material, and softly combed his claws through his long wavy blonde hair, pulling gently at the small tangles until his fingers glided through with ease. He shuddered out a relaxed sigh, turning and making his way to the rest of his quarters.

Three large windows looked out onto the ministry grounds. A once pristine garden now overgrown with nature. A small lake sat farther back before the tree line, the moonlight reflecting beautifully off the small ripples breaking the water’s smooth surface..

They turned and gazed upon their new nest. A large plush bed with a flowing canopy. Large fluffy pillows were stacked to the very top of the headboard.

Two nightstands sat on either side of the bed. Each decorated with blood red candlesticks, burning beautiful in their holders. The flame made Lumin’s fire element purr.

The ghoul let the towel drop to the floor and crawled into his newfound paradise. The soft cushions creating the perfect cradle for their battle worn body. Their tail wagging happily at the sense of security.

The multi ghoul nuzzled and turned their head in the soft pillows, before their eyes locked onto something shining in the candle light.

A raw cluster of amber, along with sage and thyme twined together in a beautiful display. Luminous’s heart flutter at the realization that it was his offerings. The others must have brought them here while he was in the bath.

If Lumin focused hard enough, he could still feel that little warm pulse left behind from his summoner on the offerings left to him. It made Lumin’s chest rumble in appeasement. A small comfort in this new existence.

The ghoul flopped back down into the cozy sheets. His eyes heavy with exhaustion from the summoning. They let them flutter close into a peaceful dreamless sleep.

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They awoke to the dawn. Sun sneaking in through the paneled windows and onto their plush face. The light tickling their nose.

The protector roused from sleep. Stretching their tired bones. Stumbling back into the washroom finding the abandoned pile of clothing from the night before.

The ghoul was then put to the challenge of wearing them.

Luminous found it slightly difficult but after a few trials and errors of trying to button a shirt, they finally succeeded without cutting more holes with his claws. It was tight, definitely meant for a smaller or glamoured ghoul.

With some more tugging and pulling, the ghoul looked to the final piece of the outfit.

A metal mask…perfectly sculpted and polished…

It appeared to be loosely based on the appearance of a ghoul. This one was more masculine in appearance, with slicked back hair and two small devil horns protruding from the forehead.

Lumin was slightly worried about his own horns being able to fit, until he realized there was room modified for them to fit.

There was also a small cutout for their mouth. Perhaps for easier communication without a metal muzzle muffling their voice.

His fellow ghouls explained the rules of the mask. It was to be his new identity. They were to be a nameless face in the pack. A loyal and devout servant to the ministry and his summoner to help spread his majesty’s influence and message in the mortal world.

But if the ghoul chose to reject his duties, the clergy that had so graciously pulled him from the pit would not hesitate to punish him and send him back…

Or something worse… They had tried to get the other ghouls to elaborate more on the subject last night, but that seemed to only make them uneasy.

It was extremely unpleasant, They had said. Worse than being sent back, and even that is excruciating pain, more than a ghoul has ever known.

Lumin had decided not to push them anymore on the subject, instead switching his interest to basic mortal interaction. The ghouls tried not to show it, but the change in topic definitely put them at ease.

At least Lumin learned some more basic rules of the Ministry. He wasn’t to attack any human being, church member or not unless given specific instructions from the higher ups themselves.

That of course meant they couldn’t taste human flesh just yet, which he was only slightly disappointed in… They set his prey drive wild in a sense that he didn’t quite understand yet. He let the knowledge burn gently in the back of his mind for now.

They also learned that they were not allowed to leave the ghoul quarters with his mask and uniform. His ghoulish features were to be hidden away, even in a glamoured human form.

Apparently not all of humanity knew of ghouls' existence or even Hell's existence, and that could greatly frighten humanity.

So ghouls were left with these disguises to spare unwanted human distress. It also seemed the church just greatly admired uniforms. More clothing customs that Lumin couldn’t care less about, but if Luminous was to remain here they would have to follow the ministries rules.

No matter how ridiculous and useless Lumin thought some of those rules were.

They held up the mask, lingering slightly before placing it on their face. The cool of the metal was actually quite soothing on their skin.

Luminous was suddenly met with a sense of calm. His senses were suddenly dulled, and the strange new world seemed a little more bearable. It was as if it was enchanted with strong quintessent magic. Stronger than any that Lumin could ever conquer, mortal form or not.

With a new sense of peace, the ghoul stepped out of the room and made their way to where the others of his kind gathered.

Two familiar ghouls sat on the curved couch, facing a lit fireplace, warming the room to a comfortable temperature.

The curtains were partially drawn, letting the dawn light seep through. Illuminating the dim room. Lumin then noticed that the ghouls were no longer glamoured, looking more like how a ghoul should appear. Definitely not their true forms, but something closer.

Despite the more relaxed state, they all wore their masks. It seemed like a common custom for these ghouls to only have them fully removed in the privacy of their own rooms.

Maybe the masks allowed them a sense of privacy. After all it seemed like they were never out of the watchful gaze of the clergy.

One unfamiliar ghoul sat curled up between the others. A confusing scent met Luminous’s nose. It was as if a burning forest fire was at the bottom of an ocean. This wasn’t like a multi scent of different elements, like wet embers or starfire… it was a transitional scent. One that seemed very uncomfortable at that.

Now that Luminous was closer, he could feel the aura of discomfort that expelled out of the small ghoul. Elemental changes were no joke when it came to ghouls.

They were sudden, often caused by extreme grief or distress, and they could deeply scar a Ghoul’s elemental form to their core. It also hurt like hell to transition between elements…

Luminous could only imagine the agony this ghoul was going through, and here they thought they had it bad being forced into a mortal body…

He stood off to the side, waiting for them to notice his presence, shuffling awkwardly from side to side as they preened the small ghoul between them.

Aether noticed him first, the ghoul running his hand through the small ones long hair, before catching the large frame in the corner of his vision.

His mask tilted up from looking at the smaller, and his eyes met with the protector. Luminous fiddled with their hand, feeling as if they intruded on a personal moment.

A wave of reassurance bleed out into the air as the quintessential ghoul got to his feet to greet the freshly summoned.

Luminous appreciated the ghoul’s efforts of making him feel welcomed, but unease was still thick in the air.

Unease that wasn’t just from an unfamiliar ghoul being summoned. This distress went much deeper, deep enough to hurt the whole foundation of this ghoul pack.

“Good morning sleeping beauty, you sure clean up real nice!” Aether tried to break the tension. The two others stayed silent, watching the unfamiliar ghoul closely. “Is the mask bothering you at all?”

At its mention Luminous reached up involuntarily to adjust the cool metal. They then tried to remember how to speak this strange new tongue.

“No it’s actually quite nice…”He finally ushered out. “It’s helping me adjust a lot easier.” The multi ghoul then let his hand fall back down to his dress shirt and pants, tugging at the tight material. “This on the other hand…”

Aether gave an amused laugh. “Yes, unfortunately the ministry only had a limited number of uniforms for the new summons. When you get more settled in with life here, there will be an outfit tailored just for you.”

Luminous head perked up in curiosity at the mention of other newly summoned ghouls. “There’s more new summons?”

A frustrated growl came from the small ghoul, now clinging to Mountain on the couch. Luminous grew slightly on edge at the small burst of aggression. He let out an apologetic noise to the small ghoul, not wanting to offend anyone so soon.

Aether’s face dropped, a wave of defeat coursing through him. They then made a motion for the warrior to follow them out into the hall, his tail dragging sadly on the marble floor. Once the door was closed, he let out a long tired sigh.

“Forgive him… he’s been through a lot in these past couple of weeks… You’ve unfortunately been summoned into a less than ideal situation.”He ran his hand frustratedly over his mask.

Lumin gave a nod of his head in understanding. “I could sense something was off, but I didn’t wanna overstep and assume anything…. Being a new summons…”

Aether gave a thoughtful smile and rested his hand on Lumin’s shoulder. “For this being the first time you’ve been out of the pit, you’re adjusting very well. I guess that’s just how protectors are. Always ready to face and adapt to a new challenge.”

Luminous snorted in amusement and shook his head. “I don’t think adapting is the right word for it… I think survive would suit it better.”

The quintessent ghoul gave his shoulder a small squeeze before pulling back. “Well, you're doing great.”

Luminous preened under the compliment, “I appreciate your hospitality for me, even under all this stress.”

Aether let out a nervous little chuckle. “Someone had to keep the pack together… Well what’s left of it anyways…”

Luminous felt the hurt behind those words and they instinctively wanted to take it away. “Perhaps I could help keep it together too, so it’s not up to just you.”

The other ghoul had a wave of relief wash over them, and Luminous even noticed the other’s shoulders fall in a more relaxed position.

“That would be very helpful…” The ghoul then tensed up, his gaze averted to the floor, one hand coming to wrap around his upper arm, squeezing gently to mimic comfort.

“We’ve just lost our original summoner….Terzo.” It was distant and hurt. Lumin wondered for a split second how a ghoul could get attached to a human before focusing back in on the story. “We were very close to him, but the clergy had other plans.”

The ghoul’s tail lashed behind him. “They decided he wasn’t fit for the position he was in anymore. That he wasn’t the right image that the church wanted to portray for the project…”

Luminous quirked their brow at the mention of the project, it was to be the main means of spreading his majesty's influence. They were to spread it through music and song… a band is what the mortals called it. Lumin didn’t understand all of it right now, but let the ghoul continue his speech.

“So they ordered for him to be taken care of…” Aether gripped his own arm even tighter.

“We were the most recently summoned at the time…. But even then we’ve been with him for more than a year… I guess they didn’t expect us to be so attached….” The ghoul got choked up on his own words.

“W-We were the ghouls ordered to do away with him…”Aether dropped his head in shame. “For all of the past leaders in fact.”

“We couldn’t disobey… our summoning bonds wouldn’t let us…” He was rambling now, taking quick panicked breaths. “We didn’t want to… but we didn’t have a choice…”

“We wouldn’t just be sent back to the pit if we rebelled against the clergy… we would be expelled out of existence.” The ghoul breathed in sharp and deep.

“But we tried to warn him, to at least give him a chance…” Aether let out a defeated cry. “We told him of the clergy's plans, but he didn’t even seem surprised by them. He just accepted his fate… He didn’t even tell his own mates…”

Aether crumbled in on himself and Luminous came and gently held the ghoul’s hand. “It’s okay, you don’t have to go on if it hurts too much.”

Aether returned the grip on Luminous’s hand. “No. I need to get this out.” The quintessential ghoul’s deep purple eyes met the Multi’s amber.

“Dewdrop was the one called upon to take out Terzo. Mountain and I had to take care of the others. His older brothers… The past leaders of the project.” Aether let out a frustrated sound. “We handled it better than Dew… He’s been blaming himself for the whole situation. The loss hurt him so much, he’s having an elemental transformation because of it.”

“We never even really got a chance to mourn before the Clergy threw us to a new master.” Luminous’s eyes narrowed.

“My summoner?” The protector drawled out, brow narrowed. The cogs turning over in his head.

“Yes…the cardinal.” Aether rested his head in his hand. “He was thrown to us as much as we were to him. The clergy immediately put him in charge at the death of Terzo.”

Aether’s eyes grew more tired. “You are not the first ghoul he summoned…. He was made to summon a ghoul as soon as possible. The others of our pack were split up between different ministries, some even sent back to the pit….so our numbers have severely diminished.”

Luminous could tell where this was going, a pit grew in his stomach. “He was ill prepared… I don’t think he knows much about ghouls at all, but the clergy forced him to act.”

It was a cold night, a strong storm was raging outside. The wind whipped against the stained glass windows of the church. Aether stood uneasy in the corner, watching unsure as the many siblings of sin put down the finishing touches on the summoning circle.

The man in red who he had known less than a month stepped forward and set down an offering of sea glass and herbs, along with his own blood. Cutting a slice into his hand and letting it splatter to the chalk circle below.

Then the chanting began, it was like any other summoning, Aether had attended at least two before this. Nothing was out of the ordinary so far except for maybe the Cardinal’s nerves.

It seems that their calling went on for hours with no answer, many of the siblings growing tired of the endless standing chants. The cardinal however refused to leave his post, desperate for an answer. The need to please the clergy was too high.

Just when Aether thought this summoning would be a failure, the chalk circle dissolved in a pool of black water, it resembled that of a whirlpool. The air grew humid and sour, something was wrong.

The portal spit out a water ghoul. His gills strained against the air, like the mortal body that formed with the ghoul was forced too soon to answer the call.

“That’s how we got Rain.” Aether’s eyes saddened as the memories of the first summon came to mind. “We could tell something was off immediately. I think that maybe the portal or the sacrifice didn’t quite fit the ghoul that was summoned. Or maybe he was forced into it.”

“The mortal body that formed with the ghoul didn’t adjust well to the new plain of existence. He couldn’t breathe the air well, still needing water.”

The water ghoul desperately splashed the water onto his neck, his face turning dark blue from a lack of oxygen. The cardinal stood stunned, frozen in shock at the situation before him. The water ghoul thrashing violently in the sealed circle.

Aether watched in horror as the ghoul brought his webbed clawed hands to his throat. He remembered screaming at the cardinal to break the circle, running up and shaking the small man out of his daze, claws digging into his shoulders.

It was definitely out of line for him to treat his new master like that, but ghouls couldn’t break the protective barrier and he couldn’t let this new summon die.

Aether sucked in a deep breath. “He tore into his own throat….Desperately trying anything to breathe.”

The cardinal immediately stumbled forward, swiping the chalk away. Water poured out into the room, but the ghoul continued to thrash and shake. Their own blue blood dripping down their shredded throat.

Aether dove into the circle and grabbed the ghouls hands, forcing his quintessence into every fiber of this water ghouls being. He watched as his magic stitched his throat back together, he could subconsciously feel the ghoul’s mortal lungs being completed as well. He forced his magic to make the ghoul breath, their throat raw with the freshly healed skin.

He stayed with them for what felt like hours, until the water ghoul was breathing on their own, even if they were small pained breaths. Aether immediately fell unconscious, their elemental magic completely drained from the near death experience.

The Quintessent ghoul apparently didn’t wake until two days later. He awoke to Dewdrop curled into his side and Mountain’s top half leaned over the bed, snuggling into his chest.

Aether immediately shot up, the water ghoul being the first thing on his mind. The two others of his pack jumped up as well, relieved purrs and chittering leaving their mouths.

Where’s the water ghoul? Did he make it? The others informed him that he had…but not without any hiccups.

The ghoul couldn’t speak. His vocal cords completely shredded, even with the healing magic they were damaged beyond repair. He could, however, sign… and sign he did. Angry violent gestures and short sentences, a mix of different ghoul and human signs, still trying to learn the new way of communicating.

Aether learned that he could also communicate through the quintessential bond he had created between them, with the excessive healing. It was weak, but the water ghoul could link their minds temporarily if they couldn’t find a way to communicate with the signs they knew. It was challenging and extremely stressful.

Not to mention Dewdrop seemed to have an irrational hatred for the new Ghoul simply because he was a water ghoul. Aether knew he felt like he was being replaced and the pain of the transition wasn’t helping, but it seemed like whenever the two ghouls were even near each other a fight would break out between them.

It was exhausting…

The water ghoul revealed that his name was Rain. Fitting for the state of the night he arrived on. He also made it well known that he was extremely unhappy with being summoned. It seems that the ghoul was forced without warning from their realm in the pit, and he was taking it out on everyone, especially the humans, and most especially of all… His summoner…

The cardinal had apparently tried to go and see his new ghoul while Aether was unconscious, without a ghoul escort.

Rain had let the man know just exactly how he felt about the whole situation, and apparently tried to take the Cardinal’s throat out in revenge.

It took five siblings just to get the water ghoul off of him, and luckily the cardinal got out with minimal damage. A few cuts, bruises, and bites, of course. But that was infinitely better than the human's jugular being torn out and spit onto the floor.

It was pure utter chaos, and Aether was so tired.

“Since his summoning, Rain has been in their recovery room. He’s allowed out, but he prefers to be left alone. He never really leaves the ghoul quarters, because he has to have a ghoul chaperone at all times to make sure he doesn’t harm any more humans.” Aether growls in frustration.

“He hasn’t really warmed up to us yet, so we do our best to leave him be. Dewdrop is also having trouble accepting him as his old replacement, I think the elemental change is making him more reactive than normal.” Aether clasps his clawed hands together tightly. “I’d say he’s the closest to Mountain so far, but even then he’s very short with him.”

Luminous let out a hum, trying to take in all that was said to him. “Maybe I can go introduce myself to him. Show him that he’s not the only one new to this.”

Aether nodded his head in agreement. “That might make him feel better. The fact that you're a protector should put him at ease as well…” The Quintessent ghoul signed in relief. “The dark lord answered our calls, sending you to us.”

Luminous laughed, giving Aether a gentle nudge in the shoulder. “Whatever you say…”

Aether gave him a cheesy grin under the mask in return, lifting the mask slightly to wipe the dried tears from his eyes. “It’s true!”

Lumin shook his head at the notion, a smirk on his face. “You should go rest with your pack…” Lumin closed his eyes and focused on the auras of the two ghouls in the room over. “The smallest one is missing you.”

At Lumin’s words Aether reached out with his own quintessence, letting the smaller known he’d be back soon. His eyes turned to meet the Protector. “Are you sure you’ll be alright on your own?”

Luminous bowed his head in a single nod then notioned to the door that held the other ghouls behind it. “Fine! Fine!” Aether began to make his way to the door. “But if you need help with anything just come find me.”

With that the Quintessent ghoul went through the door closing it gently behind him. Leaving Luminous to find the Water ghoul.

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{The Eternal Light of our Love}

•A Ghost Oc Fic.

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Ch.1 Your Warmth calls to Me

It was a sudden shift that brought him here.

If they were being honest, they had felt the call for a little while now.

Though at the time it was faint, but it was there in the back of his mind, making its presence known.

Gentle at first… Like the warmth of Luminous’s own multi-elemental light, but different….more corporal. It was almost a quiet buzz, creating small ripples in the very magic of their element.

In the way that Lumin’s multi quintessence could subtly influence other ghouls. Comforting and Calling…

It wasn’t disrupting his power, it was simply letting Luminous know it was there.

He paid it no mind at the time. Why should corporal callings matter to a ghoul of the pit?

He had no corporal form of his own, nor did any being of the pit. It was simply the nature of it all. For no demon’s form is bound to flesh, but more in spirit.

Of course ghouls can be summoned, but it was a rare and sometimes dangerous thing. Only the truly devout and knowledgeable can attempt to call to them.

If a summon is done incorrectly, it can damage the very nature of a ghouls element. Not to mention the possibility of the summoner being ill prepared for a monstrous being of hell itself…

A Being that was new to everything that a prison of flesh has to offer. Sight, scent, touch like an ethereal being has never experienced before.

It was a completely new way to experience existence….

Luminous really didn’t even think of the possibility of a summons. He rather focus on the purpose he was made for in the pit.

A Multi Protector kept peace between elements, punishing those who hurt the weak and unprotected. Scars littered their spirit, but it wasn’t an unwelcomed sight. It was proof of a strong warrior of his majesty, success in survival is a matter of pride.

He was a simple creature in the pit. They were to hunt, protect, and survive.

And of course to live in his desires, like all ghouls do.

So when the gentle buzzing warmth in the back of his mind, suddenly overwhelmed his every thought it was a surprising thing.

This call wasn’t gentle anymore, it was insistent… like he needed to follow it right away. No they didn’t need to follow it… he had to…

For in the flash in time and space itself, that call became Luminous’s every wish and desire. If he simply willed himself to become one with it, Luminous felt their very soul would be fulfilled until the end of time itself.

Luminous willed his soul to decide, and in a sudden shift there he was.

Mortal raw flesh clawed its way out of the summoning portal. Long claws gripping the cold stone floor. The smell of blood and uncertainty were in the air, as Luminous struggled to pull themselves out of the pit.

His breathing ragged and loud in the stone room, growling in desperation, surrounded by cloaked and masked strangers.

The room was almost void back, except for the faint glow of candles from the summoning circle.

The portal began to close underneath him and the demon laid against the cold stone, whining at the sensation. He was overwhelmed by everything. The dark, the light, the cold, the soft murmurs of the crowd surrounding him.

They let out a deep guttural growl. One that reverberated into the chests of every being in the room. It was laced with his multi elemental magic, a warm electric buzz in the air that made your hair stand on end.

A warning to stay back or face the consequences.

The room quickly grew dead silent and Luminous desperately tried to let his eyes adjust to this new plain of existence. Their irises casting an eerie golden glow to the darkness around them.

And there it was again. That gentle warmth once more. The one that had called him here.

Not in his mind but standing outside the circle…

His head snapped upward, desperate to find the source.

A human man… standing awkwardly with his hands clasped together, dressed in a red cassock and hat. A circle of black paint on both nervous eyes, and a small well groomed mustache on his lips sealed tightly together.

And the ghoul, overwhelmed by the summons, was panicked. Trapped between the bounds of the circle, he felt as if the invisible walls would collapse around them.

Animalistic noises left the ghouls throat as he tried to move, to stand, to do anything. It was incredibly frustrating. His magic was weak and was useless for his protection. The ghoul didn’t notice a lot of the crowd stepping back at the sight of them.

His sandy blonde tail whipped wildly behind him and his long strands of hair stuck to the sweat of his face. He clawed it away, the sensation driving him mad.

The cardinal suddenly stepped forward and met them right outside the circle, not daring to cross the protective ward placed to make a barrier.

His hands had a soft tremor to them, even as he wore gloves.

Luminous stood his ground, still trying to adapt to the strange new world he was forced into… the body he was forced to have to exist on this plain.

He felt all of his magic shoved away. Buried very deep within. Everything that he once was, now felt like it was locked away. Chained and bound far away on a plain of existence he once knew.

Their eyes locked onto the human as he sat crouched on the ground, peeking up through the strands of hair that hung in his face, head tilted ever so slightly to the side.

The ghoul was carefully calculating just how easy it would be to tear into the human’s neck, if only he fell a couple inches inside the circle.

The human wore an expression of uncertainty and fear. The ghoul reveled in the man’s unease, until that persistent little call suddenly pierced the ghoul’s every thought.

The portal was now fully closed beneath him, and that persistent call was no longer in his head. It wasn’t a call at all.

It was now a presence.

The ghoul rumbled with confusion as he realized it was the mortal man before him. His elemental core burned, feeling the bond that now connected him to this human.

Everything that the ghoul once knew was suddenly far far away. His once great magic was barely a spark in the vastness of space, compared to its once bright and burning power of a star.

He was no longer a warrior on the battlefields. He wasn’t facing the enemy with all his majesty’s strength that was blessed upon him.

Now he was nothing but a scared weak little kit. All alone without a pack for protection.

The once great warrior Luminous was afraid, and all he had left of what he once knew was that warm presence he felt in the pit.

So the ghoul, desperate for comfort in this unfamiliar place, bowed his head and crawled to his summoner, as close as he could get without disrupting the barrier. Trying to find any sense of familiarity.

The room sounded with more nervous muttering at the sight of submission from the wild beast. “A protector…” The cloaked forms hissed in the dark.

“Why has Lucifer sent us a warrior?” A few others exclaimed. “This can only mean the Ministry will fall into great misfortune…” Worried chatter echoed off the walls.

The ghoul paid them no mind. Exhaustion and dread eating away at them. They felt like they were going to pass out.

“Hello there….” This voice was different from the others. Softer and closer. Warm.

The ghoul looked up once more to see the man dressed in red peering down at him with a soft gentle look. Fear was still every present in his face and scent.“You must be quite exhausted from your journey…”

Luminous wasn’t sure what the man was talking about. He went on no journey. One moment he was in the pit the next he was here. Wherever here was.

The human must’ve noticed his confusion because he gave a gentle nervous laugh.

The human man stood to his full height, seeming to hesitate just a moment before bringing his foot forward, dragging it across the salt and chalk lines of the circle, freeing the ghoul from the ward at the sight of his exhaustion.

It was too soon.

The demon's pupils slit into thin lines at the sudden realization of freedom. The ghoul lunged forwards, causing the human man to suddenly fall back into the crowd. A tall masked figure caught the man, the scent of earth deep in his veins.

The rest of the crowd let out sounds of panic, backing away from the feral demon.

As Luminous continued his way out of the ring, finally making it to his feet , a viscous cry left his throat as he scanned the threats around him. They were still unsteady on their feet, like a fawn learning to stand.

A different figure suddenly came forward, his silver mask shining in the candle light. A nasty war cry left Lumin’s throat, seeing the approach as a challenge.

The protector immediately started to measure the figure up. Even though he was taller than the human man, Luminous still towered over him. He’d easily overtake him in battle.

Just as he was about to pounce, a rush of calming static seemingly from the void itself eased into his mind…A quintessence Ghoul… An element that belonged to his own multi elemental ability.

Luminous almost didn’t realize that the two masked figures were ghouls in the first place. He inhaled deeply, trying to let his own gentle Quintessence reach them.

Their elemental magic was dulled, and if Lumin couldn’t smell it on them he wouldn’t even think they were ghouls.

They appeared human, tails and horns hidden away. Their bodies were less animalistic as well, appearing smaller, lesser, weaker…

Restricted to the mortal body just like himself, but glamoured to hide more demonic features.

They let out an apologetic noise to the two other ghouls in the room, letting off his own calming warmth in return. Forever the peacekeeper being a protector.

His eyes glanced at the one that had caught the human. An Earth ghoul. They immediately set the human back on his feet. The small man scrambling to give the Earth ghoul his space, Lumin could vaguely hear the human’s heart pounding in their chest.

He ignored it for now, even if it made his more predatory instincts flare, instead focusing back on the Earth ghoul.

This was the only ghoul to mirror Luminous’s height, and maybe even his strength, but earth ghouls weren’t known to be rowdy. They’d much rather keep the peace, a steady rhythm in the pack.

“Welcome…” The quintessence ghoul greeted. His voice was deep, but lacked the reverb that many quintessence elements had in the pit.. “This is the ministry… your new home.”

As the ghoul spoke, Luminous suddenly realized that the language that the ghoul uttered was not any native ghoulish, but the freshly summoned understood what was said anyways.

The Protector Ghoul opened his mouth. With a raspy growl, the ghouls mind began to form words. Not Ghoulish…. Something new….

He dared to speak…

“Forgive me..” It was gravelly and harsh. His voice was deep and strained from being unused. The foreign language was strange on his forked tongue.

Unknown to the ghoul, the human man had a sudden flash of relief on his face. The crowd of siblings letting out a breath of relief as the Warrior ghoul acted more humane.

“This is all very new to me…” The ghoul clenched and unclenched their hand, their claws pressing into their palm.

For just a moment he felt that gentle warmth pulse again as he spoke, the ghoul whipped his head back to the man in red, locking eyes with him.

It wasn’t a vicious look, more calculating as he examined the man’s wide-eyed stare. He wasn’t sure what to think of the bond, they only knew that it was a tether to this plain of existence.

Luminous continued to stare, even as the human’s breathing increased ever so slightly.

The human man broke the gaze first, finding the floor much more interesting than the creature of hell standing before him.

The Earth ghoul seemed to sense the human’s distress, so he slowly stepped in front of the man, pushing him gently behind, giving the mortal a small act of mercy against the Protector’s sharp predatory gaze.

“I am Mountain.” His voice carried the weight of the world. “The quintessent ghoul is Aether.” The blank metal mask hiding any facial expression that might’ve been shown.

“I am Luminous….” The ghoul’s eyes tracking the figure behind Mountain ever so slightly.

“There are more of us,” Mountain bowed his head, “but they could not attend your summoning. Great changes are occurring…”

That last part was said in a mournful tone, and the Multi Ghoul then understood that he was summoned into a pack with very fresh wounds. He could taste the distress in the very air itself.

The quintessence ghoul now known as Aether cleared his throat and rubbed his hands together, trying to defuse the tension in the room.

“We should probably get you cleaned up. I’ll lead the way to the Ghoul quarters and I’ll explain how things work up here.” Luminous nodded his head and followed behind Aether, stumbling slightly with Mountain right behind him.

Leaving the human man exposed in his old hiding spot behind the Earth ghoul. Luminous let his eyes linger on him as they left the room.

The chattering of the robed figures started once more as they walked away. Luminous noted that the farther down the long hallway they went, the farther away that gentle warmth was….and for some reason it left a small ache in his soul.

[kgene17]

Promoting my love<3

Hey guys, here’s a teaser on my new fic that’s centered around my ghoul oc Lumin and his summoning during the beginning of the Prequel era. Mostly Lumin and Copia centric, but also ghoul dynamics and ghoul packs. I love these little guys.

Lots of angst but also hurt/comfort. It will have mature themes.

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Discovering heartbeat

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Hehehe my oc

Name: Luminous or Lumin for short

Pronouns: He/They

Height: 6’9

Description: A very large and broad ghoul. With long and flowing blonde locks and amber eyes. They’re quite a sight to behold with the countless battle scars that litter their body. They have a long and blonde lion tail that often sways behind him. Many other ghouls tease that his hair is his loin’s mane.

Element: Multi ghoul (Quintessential, Air, and Fire.) He’s a special type of multi ghoul called a Protector. Made bigger and stronger than regular ghouls to keep packs safe in the pit. They are also often referred to as Warrior Ghouls.

He has the ability to sense others emotions and he can put off a slight calming aura to help others to stay at ease. Though he also had advanced strength and slightly heightened senses compared to other ghouls.

Protector Ghoul: Warriors of the pit. Made for battle and protection of fellow ghouls. Not leaders of packs or in charge, they are simply guided by their instincts to help ghouls in need and to keep them safe.

In the past it is thought that protector ghouls were made to battle the angels themselves.

Summoning: It is not common for a protector to be summoned. In the past they were called upon to be soldiers and guards for humans in times of great desperation.

Now It is seen as a bad omen to have summoned a protector. They are creatures of war after all… If they are called upon that means there is a great disruption within the place of the summoning or the summoner.

Ministry Duties: Security and protection for Papa and the other ghouls. Breaks up ghoul fights and keeps them safe on tours. Also is the mediator and the voice of reason and comfort in disputes.

Personality: He’s the mom friend. Is always looking out for others instead of himself. It’s their job after all. Hopeless romantic and a little awkward at times. Always willing to give a helping hand and take stress away.

Has a secret mischievous side that loves to tease others and get them riled up. They’re quite the flirt when he wants to be.

He sometimes falls into his more animalistic side of his ghoul instincts being a protector. He loves to play hunt with his fellow ghouls. Hide and seek is their favorite game.

Other information: Was summoned by Copia during the Prequelle era. He was only the second ghoul that the cardinal ever summoned, with Rain being the first.

This is the first time that Lumin has ever been in the mortal realm. He doesn’t know quite how to feel about being stuck in a mortal body yet.

[kgene17]

I hope they get a happy ending 😭😭 I KNOW OMEGA WANTS HIM HE JUST DONT WANNA ADMIT IT

Terzos gonna get over his addictions and omegas gonna be like YIPPIE and terzos gonna be like YIPPIEE and then they’re gonna smooch and cuddle And-

my bad

Anyways enjoy

Edit: They posted it in the comments but I figured Id put it here too! PLEASE go check out evereverest's fic that this is based on:

It is absolutely incredible and will most likely be the subject of my next few drawings 😭 I am in love with it

[kgene17]

dew is really good at telling scary stories! maybe too good......

bonus !

dew doesn't have time for these scaredy pantses, plus my headcanon that the recent summons are a lot closer to the sisters in the ministry than the older ghouls

[kgene17]

RAHHHH RAHHHHH🔥🔥🔥🔥

Woe, Ghoulettes Be Upon Ye

[kgene17]

I mean the veil is on a separate layer so I might as well show this to u guys…mountain’s little Romeo

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“keep out.

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•he's just a tiny bean.

[kgene17]

I fully believe that the LA Ghoulettes are Sister Imperator's Ghoulettes, and she summoned them.

She doesn't have time for goofy male Ghouls. She has four well trained (and dangerous) Ghoulettes to pad by her side. They've been with her since the 60s.

Also, the Ghoulettes NEVER forgive Nihil. They don't listen to him, and when he does try to talk to them, they hiss at him.

[kgene17]

Bon appétit🍴

[kgene17]

A stale one at that.

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EDIT: Check out part two here

[kgene17]

He is insurrection He is spite

[kgene17]

Realized I never posted this here,,, oops,,, Anyway I dream of being Cirice’d by this man <3