#'Cause you were cruel and I'm a fool
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sparkleofstardust Ā· 6 months ago
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in light of the recent news that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been found dead after a helicopter crash you might be wondering 'who the hell is this guy and why are so many people celebrating his death??' and i'm here to answer that!
to fully understand what's going on we need to look into Iran's history: when the Iranian revolution in 1979 happened the authoritarian king who was ruling at that time was overthrown, but the ensuing power vacuum lead to the islamic regime seizing power and establishing Iran as an islamic republic
the following years were incredibly cruel to the Iranian people; thousands of people (especially minorities) have been protesting against the strict islamic regime leading to many being jailed, tortured and executed.
and this is where Raisi played a big part: in 1988 he was part of a committee that ordered the execution of thousands of political prisoners who were protesting the islamic regime, earning himself the title of "the butcher of tehran"
do not be fooled by what the state media wants you to believe, the Iranian people are celebrating his death. he was a cruel mass murderer who has destroyed the lives of thousands of people, his death should be used as a time to mourn for all the suffering he has caused, and bring new attention to the political prisoners still being held in Iranian prisions today
because sadly the fight is far from over. many of you have probably heard of the murder of Mahsa Jina Amini back in 2022, causing a new wave of nationwide protests and establishing the "woman, life, freedom" movement. the regime has gotten increasingly cruel in their treatment of the Iranian people, especially women, but the people of Iran are not deterred and keep fighting for a free Iran.
if you want to know how you can help, please keep talking about us. the one thing the regime hates is international attention, and in the past it has been proven that international pressure has stopped the regime from executing various political prisoners. people like Toomaj Salehi are under imminent threat of execution and spreading their names could save their lives. so whether you share social media posts or talk to your family and friends about what is happening in Iran, anything helps šŸ™ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½
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idkyetxoxo Ā· 3 months ago
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Aegon Targaryen - In Her Embrace
Summary -Ā Aegon can only seem to find consolation and loyalty in his wife, who fiercely defends him against the world's cruelty. He clings to her like a lifeline, craving the affection and comfort she uniquely provides, both through her words and through her body.
Pairing -Ā Aegon Targaryen x Velaryon reader
Warnings -Ā Sexual content (smut!)
Word countĀ -Ā 2039
Masterlist for Aegon ā€¢ House of the Dragon General Masterlist.
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Aegon Targaryen was an unusual man, shaped by the emotional neglect of his childhood. The absence of love from his parents left him craving affection and validation throughout his adult life.Ā 
This deep-seated need for attention often made him a more complex figure than many cared to understand.
As the only trueborn daughter of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Laenor Velaryon, my marriage to Aegon had been orchestrated by my grandsire, a match he pursued with unwavering determination.Ā 
Queen Alicent, recognizing the significance of the silver hair I inherited from my parents, could not oppose this union. Thus, the match was sealed, binding me to Aegon.
On this particular day, I found myself in the library, a book resting in my hand, my legs draped casually over the arm of a chair. I was comfortably ensconced in my corner of the room, enjoying the serenity of the space while Aegon conversed with his brother and a few friends across from me.
Their discussion was monotonous, and I found my attention drifting in and out. However, as the conversation grew more heated, with sharp comments and pointed jabs exchanged, I looked up from my book.
Ā Aemond's voice cut through the air, dripping with a mocking tone.
"Really, Aegon, you think you can handle that matter on your own?" Aemond said, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. "The last time you tried to make a decision without help, the results were as disastrous as a shipwreck in a storm."
Aegon stiffened, his face reddening slightly. "And what would you know about it? You've been too busy sulking in your corner to make any real decisions yourself."
Aemond leaned back in his chair, the smirk widening. "Ah, but at least I'm not clinging to every word of praise like a child to a comfort blanket. Honestly, I sometimes wonder if you believe the whole realm revolves around your every whim."
The friends exchanged glances, some snickering quietly. Aegon's jaw tightened, and he shifted uncomfortably.
I shifted in my chair, feeling the tension mount. I cleared my throat, hoping to diffuse the situation. "Perhaps we could avoid turning every conversation into a competition,Ā kēpus?"Ā Uncle?
Aemond's gaze snapped towards me, his surprise evident. "Oh, forgive me,Ā riƱa. I didn't realize my commentary was causing distress."Ā Girl.
My jaw clenched at his sarcastic tone. "TubÄ« daor," I said firmly, hoping to cut this discussion short.Ā Not today.
Aemond's smirk grew wider as he noticed the exchange, his friends looking between us in confusion. Aegon appeared to be struggling to piece together the conversation.
"Valyrian?" Aemond said with a tone of feigned shock, as though I had no right to use our native language.
"Valyrio muƱo ēngos Ʊuhys issa." I replied sharply, making it clear that Valyrian was indeed my mother tongue despite what he thought.Ā Valyrian is my mother tongue.Ā 
"Yet, your fool of a husband still can't speak it properly," Aemond taunted, his voice dripping with contempt. He knew exactly how much his words would sting, and he relished the opportunity to inflict pain.
"Mittys iksā."Ā Ā I spat out, my patience fraying to its limit.Ā You're a fool.
Aemond's eyes glinted with malice, a cruel smile playing on his lips. "And you're fortunate to be miraculously the daughter of your father and mother, unlike your strong brothers." The jab was unmistakable, aimed precisely to provoke and humiliate.
"Brother," Aegon interjected his tone a clear warning.
Aemond scoffed, not missing a beat. "What is it, brother? Here to defend your mommy?" His sneer deepened, and a quiet, mocking laugh escaped him.Ā 
"Go latch onto her tit like the babe you are," he continued, his words laced with derision.
Aegon's face tightened with anger, but he remained silent, clearly struggling to keep his composure.
I could feel the fury boiling within me, a storm of emotions that Aemond seemed intent on unleashing.Ā 
"You always did have a talent for cruelty,Ā kēpus," I said, my voice shaking with barely controlled rage. "Is that all you have? Insults and jabs? It's pathetic."Ā Uncle,
Aemond's smile widened, his eyes dancing with a dangerous light. "Oh, dear niece, you mistake my intentions. This is not cruelty. This is merely truth"
He turned his gaze back to Aegon, his expression hardening. "The truth is that my brother, your husband is nothing more than a pathetic, tit-sucking babe."
I snapped my book shut with a decisive thud, rising from my chair and striding towards the table separating us.Ā 
I placed my hands down heavily, my knuckles white with tension.Ā "Enough, Aemond. This is not the time or place for your nonsense."
The library fell silent as Aemond, slowly rose from his seat. The others, sensing the shift in the atmosphere, began to gather their belongings and leave. Soon, only Aegon and I remained.
I walked towards Aegon, gently placing myself in his lap, facing him. Straddling him, my legs rested on either side of his own. His eyes, clouded with a mix of anger and hurt, looked up at me as if seeking comfort.
I cupped his face in my hands, my thumb softly rubbing back and forth on his cheek. He nuzzled into my touch like a cat seeking affection, his eyes closing as he leaned into my palm.Ā 
His face fell forward into my chest, and I gently stroked through his hair, he hummed in contentment, the sound a low, soothing vibration against my skin.
"I'm sorry about that," I murmured softly, my voice barely above a whisper. "Aemond can be insufferable, but he doesn't have to be so cruel."
Aegon took a deep breath, his face still buried in my chest. "Thank you," he said quietly, his voice tinged with gratitude and relief. "I don't expect you to intervene, though."
"I had to," I replied, continuing to stroke his hair gently. "No one should have to endure that kind of treatment."
Aegon's grip tightened slightly around my back, his breathing steadying. "I appreciate it. Sometimes it feels like no matter what I do, I'm always in the wrong."
"You're not," I said firmly, pulling back slightly to look into his eyes. "You're trying your best, and that's more than enough."
He met my gaze, a flicker of the old Aegon shining through the fatigue and frustration. "It's hard not to feel like everyone's against me."
"Well," I said with a small smile, "you have me and I'm not going anywhere."
Aegon's eyes softened, a grateful smile tugging at his lips. "I'm glad for that."
"You know," I said softly, tracing patterns on the back of his neck with my fingers, "you're stronger than you think. Don't let Aemond's words get to you. He thrives on making others feel small."
Aegon sighed, his breath warm against my skin. "It's just... he always knows exactly where to hit, what to say to make me doubt myself."
I pressed a kiss to his forehead, lingering there for a moment. "He only has power over you if you let him. You are Aegon Targaryen, a man with his own strengths and worth."
Aegon lifted his head slightly, his eyes searching mine. "Do you really believe that?"
"I do," I said without hesitation. "And I'll keep believing it until you believe it too."
He smiled then, a real, genuine smile that lit up his face, making him look almost boyish. "I don't know what I'd do without you."
"You'll never have to find out," I promised, resting my forehead against his, feeling the warmth and security of the moment envelop us both.
He leaned forward slightly, his lips brushing against mine in a soft, tentative kiss. I hummed in response, my hand moving to the nape of his neck, fingers threading through his hair. He deepened the kiss, his hands roaming to bunch up my dress, pooling the fabric around my waist.
"Here?" I questioned, breaking the kiss to look into his eyes. He nodded quickly, his eyes softening with need and vulnerability.
"Please," he whimpered, and I couldn't say no.
"Alright," I whispered, lifting my hips slightly to give him room to remove his pants.Ā 
As he hurriedly fumbled with his trousers, I felt a rush of anticipation and tenderness. The urgency in his movements spoke volumes about his need for comfort and connection.
When his pants were finally off, his already hard cock sprang free, brushing against my thigh.Ā 
"Gods, Aegon," I mumbled, feeling the heat and urgency of the moment.
He let out a shuddering breath, his hands steadying me as I positioned myself above him. With a slow, deliberate movement, I lowered myself onto him, feeling him fill me completely. We both gasped at the sensation, a perfect blend of physical pleasure and emotional intimacy.
Our movements were slow and deliberate at first, savouring the closeness, the shared breaths, the mingling of our heartbeats. Aegon's hands roamed my back, and my waist, anchoring me to him as we found a rhythm that was both comforting and exhilarating.
"You're everything to me," he murmured against my skin, his voice thick with emotion. "I don't know what I did to deserve you."
"You deserve all the love and more," I replied, cupping his face in my hands and looking deeply into his eyes. "And I'm here to give it to you."
His grip tightened on my hips, guiding me as our pace quickened. It was just the two of us, lost in each other, in the intensity of our connection.
His hands moved from my hips to my shoulders, trailing down to my chest. He squeezed my breasts through the fabric of my dress, his touch sending shivers down my spine.Ā 
His fingers fumbled with the ties at the top of my dress, loosening it enough to pull down and reveal my bare breasts to him.
He didn't hesitate for a moment. With a hunger that took my breath away, he took one of my breasts into his mouth, sucking and licking at my nipple. His hand squeezed the flesh of my other breast, causing groans of pleasure to escape my lips.Ā 
I arched my back, pressing myself further into his mouth, the sensation of his tongue and lips on my sensitive skin driving me wild.
Aegon's other hand found its way to my back, pulling me closer as he switched to my other breast. He lavished it with the same attention, his mouth working expertly, alternating between gentle sucks and firm licks.
"Gods, Aegon," I moaned, my fingers tangling in his hair as I pressed him closer.Ā 
He looked up at me, his eyes dark with desire, and the sight of him, so devoted and hungry, made my heart swell.
He paused for a moment, breathing heavily, his lips glistening. "You taste so good," he murmured against my skin, his voice thick with lust.Ā 
Emboldened by his words, I began to move faster and harder on top of him. Aegon responded eagerly, his hands moving to grip my hips, helping to guide my movements. Each thrust brought a wave of intense pleasure, our bodies moving in perfect harmony.Ā 
The sound of our laboured breathing and the slick, rhythmic movements filled the room, creating a symphony of raw, unfiltered desire.
Aegon's mouth returned to my breasts, his teeth grazing my nipples as he sucked harder, sending jolts of pleasure through me. I gasped, my hands gripping his shoulders for support as I rode him with increasing fervour.
"You're so beautiful," he whispered between kisses, his voice strained with passion. "So perfect."
I could feel the tension building within me, the familiar coil of pleasure tightening with each movement. Aegon's grip on my hips tightened, his own release imminent.Ā 
With a final, powerful thrust, I cried out his name as the orgasm washed over me, my body trembling with the intensity of it. Aegon followed soon after, his own release shuddering through him as he buried his face in my chest, muffling his groans of pleasure.
We collapsed against each other, our bodies slick with sweat, hearts pounding in unison. Aegon's arms wrapped around me, holding me close as we caught our breath. I could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat against my chest, a comforting reminder of the connection we shared.
"Thank you," he whispered, his voice barely audible. "For everything."
I kissed the top of his head, my fingers gently stroking his hair. "Always," I replied, my voice filled with love and certainty. "I'll always be here for you."
A/n -Ā Well, that escalated quickly!
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ohisms Ā· 21 days ago
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āœ±Ėšļ½”ā‹† ā†Ŗ š€ š“š€š’š“š„ šŽš… š‡š„š€š•š„šš‹š˜ š‹šˆš†š‡š“ . ( a collection of lyric prompts based on various works by florence + the machine . adjust phrasing as necessary , will likely be updated in the future . )
it's always darkest before the dawn .
we will find new saints to be canonized .
holy water cannot help you now .
the horses are coming , so you'd better run .
i never felt so alive and so dead .
i'm damned if i do , i'm damned if i don't .
i've always been in love with you .
what has been done cannot be undone .
i don't care whether i live or die .
we will never be afraid again .
i feel nervous in a way that can't be named .
it was so far a fall , but it didn't hurt at all .
the saints can't help me now .
i want to find you and tear out all of your tenderness .
sooner or later , the things you love , you lose .
run fast for your mother , run fast for your father .
i like to think , at least , things can't get any worse .
i would give all this and heaven too .
i was in the darkness , so darkness i became .
all my stumbling phrases never amounted to anything worth this feeling .
in order to get to the heart of things , sometimes you have to cut through .
i'll be dead before the day is done .
time after time , i think "oh lord , what's the use ?"
the heart is hard to translate , it has a language of its own .
it was all so strange and so surreal .
i'm not here looking for absolution .
now and then , it seems that life is just too much .
be careful of the curse that falls on young lovers .
if you could only see the beast you've made of me .
pretty little face stopped me in my tracks .
i'm aching to attack .
you want a revelation , some kind of resolution .
it's so easy to say it to a crowd , but it's so hard to say it to you aloud .
i don't want your heart , it leaves me cold .
i am no mother , i am no bride , i am king .
she's a cruel mistress , and a bargain must be made .
well , me and my ghosts had a hell of a time .
with all my education i can't seem to command my heart .
it's a conversation i just can't have tonight .
you left me in the dark . no dawn , no day .
jesus christ , it hurts .
a woman is a changeling , always shifting shape .
the very thing you're best at is the thing that hurts the most .
i'll cut your little heart out 'cause you made me cry .
i knew that somehow , i could find my way back .
a thousand armies couldn't keep me out .
i'm ready to suffer and i'm ready to hope .
you've got the love i need to see me through .
is this how it is ? is this how it's always been ?
you keep me up at night .
oh , tell me it's not over yet .
no walls can keep me protected .
i'm going out , i'm gonna drink myself to death .
time goes quicker between the two of us .
would you leave me if i told you what i'd done ?
now , there's no holding back .
oh god , you're gonna get it .
you need your rotten heart and dazzling pain like diamond rings .
in the dark , i can hear your heartbeat .
i never knew my killer would be coming from within .
i was never as good as i always thought i was , but i knew how to dress it up .
don't forget me when i let the water take me .
this world is a beast of a burden .
you know i still like you the most .
what a thing to admit .
sometimes i think it's getting better , then it gets much worse .
i'm on fire , but i'm trying not to show it .
you are the space in my bed .
would you have it any other way ?
things go wrong , no matter what i do .
you make a fool of death with your beauty .
now she sleeps with one eye open , and that's the price she'll pay .
they were there when i woke up this morning .
heaven help me , i need to make it right .
until i wrap myself inside your arms , i cannot rest .
when someone looks at me with real love , i don't like it very much .
would you leave me if i told you what i've become ?
i'm always running from something .
it's good to be alive , crying into cereal at midnight .
okay , but let's discuss this at the hospital .
i know everybody lets you down , and i'll do the same .
your heart is the only place i can call home .
i wish to remain nameless , and live without shame .
sometimes i feel like saying "lord , i just don't care" .
i would put my words into poetry for you if i knew how .
if they ever let me out , i'm really gonna let it out .
but know , in some way , i'm there with you .
i've been wandering the streets for days .
don't let them get you down , you're the best thing i've ever seen .
how could anything bad ever happen to you ?
you couldn't have it any other way .
it's the only way i can escape .
what a place to come from .
little did you know your home's really only a town you're just a guest in .
run for your children , for your sisters and brothers .
you can't choose what stays and what fades away .
you'll be sorry that you messed with us .
call me when you need me .
although we stick together , it seems we're stranging each other .
this is as good a place to fall as any .
in your place there were a thousand other faces .
here's to drinks in the dark at the end of my rope .
lay me down , let the only sound be the overflow .
there's no salvation for me now .
i'd do anything to make you stay .
what's in a name ? i still remain the same .
i've been taking chances , i've been setting myself up for the fall .
tell me what you want me to say .
you are the silence in between what i thought and what i said .
i've been a fool , and i've been blind .
i never knew daylight could be so violent .
regrets collect like old friends , here to visit for your darkest moments .
so you packed your bags just to wait out the shitstorm ?
my doe , my dear , my darling ...
you're my head , you're my heart .
everyone lets you down in this brief hole of a town .
i'm not giving up , i'm just giving in .
i've been losing sleep , i've been keeping myself awake .
sometimes i feel like throwing my hands up in the air .
the only solution was to stand and fight .
i don't know how it started , don't know how to stop it .
i'm done with my graceless heart .
i can never leave the past behind .
do they speak to you ? 'cause they speak to me too .
i thought that love was a kind of emptiness .
it's hard to dance with a devil on your back .
sometimes i wonder if i should be medicated .
every demon wants his pound of flesh .
tell me what all the sighing's about .
could you tell from the moment we met ?
i heard your voice as clear as day ... you told me i should concentrate .
all my girls have their lace and their crimes .
i like to keep some things to myself .
no one asks any questions here .
the feeling comes so fast and i can't control it .
you came over me like some holy rite .
i was screaming out a language i had no idea existed before .
i thought that love was on stage , giving yourself away to strangers .
leave all your love and your longing behind , you can't carry it with you if you want to survive .
i thought that love was in the drugs , but the more i took the more it took away .
i never wanted anything from you , except everything you had and what's left after that too .
i don't want your future , i don't need your past . one grand moment is all i ask .
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endless-ineffabilities Ā· 1 year ago
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sapphire-hearted (part one)
Aemond Targaryen x f!reader
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The start to an angst-ridden little story, wherein the reader, Aemond's dearest friend (and clandestine love) learns of his apparent new paramour, Alys.
themes/warnings: angst, jealousy, fwb type situation, Aemond is kind of a clueless twat
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edit(!): this oneshot seems to have taken a life of its own, like most of my fics, quite unexpectedly! I've changed the title from (sapphire) blue heart to sapphire-hearted, and part two will be out in a few hours! is out now!
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"Why do you not look at me?" He gently pries your face towards him with his free hand, as you both lie naked on his sheets, his arm wrapped around you. "Have I done something wrong?" he asks.
"Nothing, Aem." You shake your head, letting his hand fall.
He takes one deep breath. He knows you like the back of his hand; he knows something isn't right.
"You're not fooling me, gevie." Beautiful, he calls you, as you sit up and bring your knees to your chest. You feel the cold air on your back, and then, his fingers tracing patterns on your bare skin.
Gevie. You wonder if he calls Alys the same. After their rumoured trysts. After she is seen leaving his bedchambers. Has she lain among these very sheets herself, where you are now?
You and Aemond were not together, no. You were not betrothed. Your House was too lowly to allow you to wed a Targaryen prince. But he had said he was yours. Just yours.
How has that changed so quickly?
"Speak to me," he pleads. He sits up behind you, kissing the back of your neck. "You know I have my methods of making you do so. Shall I employ them?" You can hear the amusement in his voice, the assuredness.
You thought you loved it more than anything, but now it feels like some cruel jest.
You turn to face him directly. "Is she better than me?"
He leans back, fully aware of who you mean. "Hmm," he purses his lips. "Jealousy does not become you, it seems."
"I'm glad you think me amusing." You bite back, looking away.
"This is amusing. How can you be jealous of her?"
You aren't sure what to make of that question. Is he mocking you, and the justification of your envy? Who are you to him anyway? Just a friend, no?
"Aemond. I thought... that we..."
"You know what we are. How we are. Isn't it enough?"
"Not if I have to share you with some witch!" you rise from his bed, and wrap your cloak around yourself. "I've turned down the finest suitors, simply because you wished me to. Simply because you were jealous. Don't you think you owe me the same courtesy?"
His voice is colder when he responds, "What do you think I am doing with Alys, hmm? Do you think I enjoy having her grace my bedchambers, and have her clawing at me?" He stands too, towering over your stature. "I have never wanted to bed anyone other than you. What I am doing with her... what I have to do with her... It is for the good of the Seven Kingdoms."
"Spare me, Aemond." You swat his hands away, when he reaches for your arms. "Don't..." He tries again, much quicker this time, and he holds your forearms tightly against his bare chest.
"She has magic." There is a wild look in his eye when he says this, and it makes you uneasy. "She sees things, Alys. She can predict what the enemy's next move is, where they'll be. What I am doing with her, lying with her, is but a small price to pay."
"What if you don't lie with her? You don't have to..."
"She asks me to."
"You don't have to. You're the prince! She answers to you, not the other way around."
"I refused, of course, in the beginning." He holds your face gently in his hands now, trying to make you understand. "That did no good. She gave me nothing. I could have her tortured. But this will only serve to distance her even more from our cause."
"So, to get what you want... to hear her incredible visions and benefit from her magical spells, you have to fuck her? Very astute of you, Aemond."
"Careful, my love." He tilts his head, trying to work through your anger.
You use your palms on his chest to push him away. He only stumbles a little, the faint sound of his low growl reaching your ears.
"You know what I'll do?" you threaten, your cloak falling back to the floor as you wave your arms dramatically. "The next dashing Lord that asks for my hand, I'll take. It could be Lord Manderly's son or... Lord Beesbury's eldest boy has made an offer, too. I'll wed him, whoever he is, why not? Even if I don't love him, it will only be a small price to pay," you sneer, mirroring his words from before. "It is what's expected of me, after all. It is for the good of my House."
Aemond's jaw clenches in his rage. "Then I shall have him captured and quartered to pieces in the dungeons before he can even get the chance to - "
"No," you shake your head at his nonsense. "No, you would not. You would not do something like that to me. How would that be fair? You and I, we'll never marry. As it stands, you'd sooner wed your witch than I."
"I would marry you in a heartbeat." He moves closer now, desperation creeping in his voice. His lips meet yours in a haste. Wet and demanding. When you turn your head, he only continues kissing the side of your face. Then he stops, pressing his forehead to your temple. "You know this, my love. You have to know this. Alys is nothing compared to you. Without her, I might lose the war. But without you... I lose myself."
You nearly cave in at that, as you always do when it comes to Aemond. But now, you remind yourself to stand your ground.
"Then prove it to me," you whisper, and a stray tear falls down your cheek. "Do as I ask. Stop being with her."
Seconds pass. Aemond's mind races at the possible outcomes. His heart aches at the sight of your sadness, but he feels compelled to think of other things too.
The war. Defeating the Blacks. Easily gaining the upper hand through dark magic.
At the end of it all - and if he does what he does, it should all end very soon - he will still have you. He's sure of it.
You will always come back to him. You will understand.
"I cannot," he says, his words striking through your heart.
You feel numb all over, but you force yourself to step away from him, and hurriedly put your dress back on.
"My love, please..." He watches helplessly as you tie the strings of your skirts, preparing to leave.
"My prince," you cursty, when you've managed to put yourself together. "I am not certain when, but you're invited to honour us with your presence at my coming marriage ceremony."
"I'd sooner command Vhagar to burn Westeros to ashes."
"You mean, you'd sooner bask in the pleasures that only your witch can offer?" you laugh mirthlessly. "Of course."
You start walking away, determinedly. Ice has flooded your veins and your heart, turning you cold and blue. But you press on. The pain will have to wait for later.
"You'll come back to me," he calls after you.
"Oh, I wouldn't hold my breath, if I were you."
You slam the door behind you.
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Angst!!! We all need this sometimes. I swear it riles me up so good, I almost wonder if something's messed up with my romantic ideals ....
.... who are we kidding? Of course there is. Because I would marry our one-eyed Vhagar-riding war terrorist in a heartbeat.
taglist open for an upcoming part!
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miyamoratsumuu Ā· 3 months ago
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005. THREE (4) IS A CROWD (āŒØ)
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šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ what's today's mood?
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now playing... suck it and see by arctic monkeys
sighing, you shoved your phone into the back pocket of your pants after sending a quick reply to your friends' messages. you took your time staring at the practice room's door even after mina closed it in front of you. the piece of paper taped to the door with NEOS written on it seemed to taunt you before you began to hear footsteps approaching the door from the other side. just now realizing how long you've been standing there, you quickly made your way to the stadium.
the loud conversations of each audience member greeted you as soon as you stepped out the backstage door. your friends weren't hard to spot with how ochako was waving you over to the group. you made your way through the crowd, excusing yourself from the others that came to watch the band, most of them more excited than you were.
"there you are!" ochako's raised her voice to compete with the crowd's. she pulled you in closer to the group when shoto stood beside you.
"were you able to talk to mina and the others?" his voice sent shivers down the back of your neck when he leaned down to make sure you heard him clearly.
"oh my god I was! he was so AAAAAH and I didn't know how to respond so the whole time I was screaming on the inside DO YOU KNOW HOW HE LOOKED AT ME? I was about to melt on the spot! BUT THEN BAKUGOU OH MY-" you were cut off by ochako raising her hands in front of you as if you were a car about to run her over.
suck it and see, you never know sit next to me before I go
"woah there lover girl. as much as I'd love to gush with you over whatever happened, I need to know who we're talking about first." from your right, you could see hitoshi looking at you from the corner of his eye before turning his attention back to the video playing on his phone. you turned to ochako before going on your rant again.
"I'M TALKING ABOUT SERO! andmaybebakugoubutI'llgettothatlater literally when I got in their practice room he walked right up to me and hugged me! BUT RIGHT BEFORE THAT YOU SHOULD'VE SEEN HOW HE LOOKED! he was sitting on a table with one of his feet on the stool in front of him and he was playing with the strings of his guitar OHH-" ochako started grabbing at your hands when a grin that stretched from one side of her face to the other replaced her smirk. to your left, shoto and izuku could only watch you girls as you talked about your previous interaction with the band.
"wait stop you mentioned bakugou too right? WHAT HAPPENED WITH HIM?" matching ochako's energy, you leaned in to her face just as much as she did before screaming your lungs out as an answer.
"AT FIRST HE DIDN'T LOOK OR COME CLOSER TO ME AT ALL BUT WHILE I WAS TALKING TO MINA AND JIROU HE WALKED UP TO US AND WHEN WE MADE EYE CONTACT HE NODDED AT ME THEN MY JAW MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE DROPPED BUT WHEN IT DID HE FUCKING SMIRKED AT ME" you could feel a hand patting your back after you shouted what had happened with the drummer in one breath. at that point, you and ochako were holding onto each other's hands as support as you jumped up and down with her as she squealed about what you had just said.
jigsaw women with horror movie shoes be cruel to me, 'cause I'm a fool for you
"okay, maybe take a breath for a bit?" izuku chuckled from behind you as he continued to pat your back and hand you a water bottle. as you slowly stopped your jumping fit, you let go of ochako's hands and turned to izuku. you quietly thanked him and took the bottle from him when you got a punch to the arm from ochako.
"we're so lucky to have front row tickets then! it's a bigger chance you FINALLY get your k-drama moment with bakugou." every word she spoke came with a wink and a nudge to your arm courtesy of her. "or maybe, sero?" with a final wink from ochako, you gently nudged her off next to hitsohi as you finished drinking from the water izuku gave you.
you were about to retaliate against ochako's teasing when the lights around you dimmed down, and the intro to crushcrushcrush blasted through the speakers scattered around the stadium. along with the others, ochako, izuku, and shoto all turned their attention to the stage in front of you. from the corner of your eye, you see hitoshi shut off his phone and tuck it in his back pocket. without a second to waste, you and your friends joined the crowd in welcoming the band.
I poured my aching heart into a pop song I couldn't get the hang of poetry
cheers and applause filled the venue as one by one, each member of NEOS made their appearance on stage. of course, no concert of theirs would be complete without bakugou's signature drum sequence once the spotlight was on him no matter what the opening song was.
the album today's concert revolved around was the first ever album of the band's that had the boys' voices featured in most of them. kaminari has sung She's Thunderstorms, and bakugou sung part of Die For You along with jirou. for most of the songs, it felt as if your attention was on the drummer, and only him. the only time your eyes were peeled away from him was when sero stepped up to the microphone at the center of the stage.
the loud cheers of everyone around you were drowned by the bassist's voice that resounded from the speakers the moment Suck It and See played in the stadium. the faces surrounding you were blurred out too when a smirk played on his lips and his eyes caught yours.
"that's not a skirt girl, that's a sawn off shotgun and I can only hope, you've got it aimed at me"
it seemed that that the only thing that mattered was the spotlight that shun on his figure when the lyrics left his tongue. and when a wink from his dim eye was sent towards you, you were starting to wish you wore less layers with how warmth overcame your senses. sero's eyes almost never left you for the rest of the song and you couldn't be more grateful. bakugou could've used the break from your burning stare by now, and with your eyes on sero for the rest of the setlist, he got the well deserved break you thought he might've wanted. little did you know, sero wasn't the only one with his eyes on you for the rest of the concert. too bad you weren't looking at the poor drummer at the back of the stage anymore.
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it had been a few minutes since the band left the stage and slowly but surely, the crowd started to leave the stadium one by one. you and your friends had stayed behind to comply to mina's wish of seeing you all backstage. without a second thought, shoto agreed to the offer while hitoshi only hummed and nodded since his attention was divided between your conversation and whatever he was looking at on his phone again. ochako grabbed onto izuku's shoulders as she started to jump up and down as you all walked balkstage and toward NEOS' dressing room.
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your reply had just finished sending when ochako and izuku that were in front of you stopped walking. you heard a knock and you raised your head to the sight of sero opening the door for all of you, his bright signature smile was ever so present. and you were sure you'd go blind from how bright his grin was, until a pair of red eyes behind the bassist caught your attention once again. if you were to go blind from sero's grin, you're for sure going to get a seizure from bakugou's smirk.
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a/n: I'm genuinely ashamed at the way I kept grinning while writing the whole part with sero singing bc he's just so</3 anyways!!! the start screen is finished!! who do we think S is so far??
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PUSH AND PULL
āž¢ for a while now, she's had feelings for the online friend she met months ago through similar preferences in music. they get along well, and he seems to take interest in her too. until she caught the attention of her favorite band's drummer, katsuki bakugou. who would be the victor of her heart in the end?
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fun-k-board Ā· 1 year ago
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Mortal Kombat 1 With a Venom Symbiote Spider-Man Reader
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Characters included : Johnny Cage, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Sindel, Syzoth / Reptile.
Note(s) : This was requested by @kchavez666
I'll do a part two after I finish part two to this post (Which is about a Spider-Man reader)
Johnny Cage
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Adult Reader
Reader : I don't need saving, cage. I'm the hero, not you.
Johnny Cage : Way to break a man's ego and heart.
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Reader : Your previous wife left... Career in shambles... And now we have your lover...
Johnny Cage : I'll find a way to kill you, whatever you are.
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Johnny Cage : Why are you looking at me like that?
Reader : Your blood... I can't... Control it...
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Johnny Cage : The hell is wrong with you?! Liu Kang said to not hurt civilians!
Reader : We just want to feed, Johnny...
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Teen Reader
Reader : Please, it hurts! So many voices, so many-
Johnny Cage : We'll get it off of you, don't worry.
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Reader : You cannot save them, they are a part of us now.
Johnny Cage : They're just a kid, you monster.
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Johnny Cage : How could you do this?
Reader : We are saving the world.
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Johnny Cage : Seriously, whatever that alien is, get it off!
Reader : You cannot separate us now.
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Kung Lao
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Adult Reader
Reader : I can't wait to peel the skin from your flesh...
Kung Lao : Get out of my lover's head, you beast!
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Reader : Kung Lao, why are you hurting us, don't you love us?!
Kung Lao : I don't love you. Not like this.
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Kung Lao : Give them back.
Reader : Give who back? We haven't stolen anybody.
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Kung Lao : You tried to kill Liu Kang!
Reader : He was trying to separate us!
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Teen Reader
Reader : It's so loud... Make it stop, make it stop!
Kung Lao : I'm only trying to help!
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Reader : You are nothing, but if you join with a symbiote? You could be everything.
Kung Lao : Don't try to tempt me with false promises.
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Kung Lao : That thing is changing you, if you'd only let me help-
Reader : Do not call us a thing!
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Kung Lao : You're just a kid... How could this thing do this to you?...
Reader : Stop it, shut up! Shut up!
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Kitana
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Adult Reader
Reader : Ah... Princess Kitana, your flesh looks so... Appetising...
Kitana : Let my lover go, you filthy parasite.
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Reader : Won't you help us save the world...?
Kitana : Taking away people's free will is not saving them.
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Kitana : You are not the one I once loved, I can see that now.
Reader : You were so easy to fool.
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Kitana : I can still save you.
Reader : We do not need saving!
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Teen Reader
Reader : We only want peace...
Kitana : If that is the truth, then why does the blood of hundreds stain your hands?
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Reader : Why would you do this to us?!
Kitana : It's only temporary, I need to keep you still so I can help get it off of you.
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Kitana : To think, such a cruel creature would ensare a child-
Reader : You will not call us a creature!
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Kitana : What a horrific display, you are not saving anybody by infecting them.
Reader : You're blinded, Outworlder, by your own arrogance. But we can save you...
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Mileena
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Adult Reader
Reader : The voices, they're so loud... So loud...
Mileena : My love, try to fight it, please-
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Reader : You want to save us? But dearest, there's nothing to worry about.
Mileena : I'll kill you, you filthy parasite!
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Mileena : We must fight our illnesses together.
Reader : What we are is not an illness!
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Mileena : You will not be taken by that... That thing!
Reader : Do not call us a thing!
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Teen Reader
Reader : I'll kill you and peel the flesh from your bones!
Mileena : You will not harm me or the victim you are controlling, parasite!
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Reader : You claim to be superior? Did you not blind your creator's little puppet?
Mileena : What happened to the swordsman was a misfortune caused by my illness, not by my greed.
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Mileena : You dare to infect this young Earthrealmer?!
Reader : They are one of us, now. Soon, you will join them.
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Mileena : You... I will enjoy tearing you apart...
Reader : The beast fights a saviour.
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Sindel
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Adult Reader
Reader : You would dare lock us away?!
Sindel : You and that... Thing, can still be separated.
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Reader : What a wondrous queen, willing to join us for her people.
Sindel : Hah, you believe I'll be lost to you?
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Sindel : I have lost Jerrod once before, I refuse to lose my lover to this beast.
Reader : We will enjoy feasting on your corpse.
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Sindel : You ignorant scum! You will release my lover this instant, or face punishment.
Reader : All of Outworld will join us...
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Teen Reader
Reader : Stop it! Stop the noise! Agh!!
Sindel : I apologise for what I must do to save you, child.
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Reader : You... You pathetic worm! You will join us and-
Sindel : Silence with your needless noises, parasite.
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Sindel : Your actions have cost me and my people war with Earthrealm, vermin.
Reader : We are bridging the gap for peace, to save all worlds.
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Sindel : Do you not understand consequence, or is your desire to feed above all else?
Reader : Our desire is as yours is, to protect our people.
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Syzoth / Reptile
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Adult Reader
Reader : That bell, turn it off, turn it off!
Reptile : I can't if I want to save you.
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Reader : You've already lost one lover, and now you attempt to kill us?!
Reptile : You will never be my lover, you're a parasite.
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Reptile : I love you, why do you refuse to return to me?
Reader : Because we are not yours, Syzoth.
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Reptile : Your imitation of the one I hold dear is laughable at best.
Reader : You pathetic lizard, let us free!
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Teen Reader
Reader : We will heal all worlds, if you must die for it, then that is your fate.
Reptile : You would be so cruel as to use a child for your goals?!
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Reader : You will die just as your family did...
Reptile : I will show you no mercy, parasite!
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Reptile : I know what it's like, to do things you couldn't imagine out of fear-
Reader : We are not afraid!
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Reptile : You will not harm this child any longer.
Reader : We are harming nobody!
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imsuperhungry Ā· 28 days ago
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entry 000
(yandere until dawn)
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WARNINGS: Bullying, Mild Cussing, Death
WORD COUNT: 990
(9:37 į“˜į“, į“›Źœį“‡ į“„į“€Ź™ÉŖÉ“)
The cabin was warm, the fire gently melting away the cold, raw chill and replacing it with a sense of coziness and comfort.
The storm was intense, making it nearly impossible to see even a little ahead, with snow falling heavily all around.
Josh was slumped at the countertop, his head resting on his folded arms as he slept, an empty beer bottle loosely held in his limp hand. I sat beside him, scrolling through my phone, occasionally glancing over to make sure he was still breathing.
I was giggling at his snoring, while Mike, Jess, Emily, and the others stood around me in a circle. Jess had her head resting on my back, her arms wrapped around my belly.
They were talking about the prank they were about to pull, planning to fool Hannah into believing that Mike liked her, fully aware of her big crush on him.
"Oh my god, I can't believe you did this!" Emily whispered excitedly to Jess. She had been the most eager for this moment, especially since she was Mike's girlfriend and had a reputation for being petty.
"Don't you guys think this is a bit cruel?" Sam asked, clearly not too keen on the idea. It made sense, given that she and Hannah had been friends for a while.
"Oh come on, she deserves it." Jess said from behind me, I could basically hear her rolling her eyes.
"Its not her fault he has a huge crush on Mike-" Sam said trying to defend Hannah
"Hannah's been making moves on him, I'm just looking out for my girl Em." Jess said before directing her attention towards me. "Besides, (y/n) says it'll be okay, right?" She asks, causing me to hesitate.
Sure, it might be somewhat funny, but I've known Hannah, Beth, and Josh for five years now, and I donā€™t want to hurt any of them.
Still, my opinion didnā€™t seem to matter, as Jess pulled me up and walked me out of the kitchen and into the living room without waiting for my response.
Emily then starts skipping after us, following us into the room while still talking to Sam. "Just because he's class Prez doesn't mean he belongs to everyone... Mike is my man," she said with a grin.
Mike, trailing behind us, chimed in, "Hey, Em. I'm not anybody's man..." This made Emily giggle as she sang back, "Whatever you say, Darling~!"
We all ascended the creaky staircase and entered the spare bedroom, the scene of everything that was about to happen. Some of us crouched behind the door, while others squeezed into closets. Jess and Emily pulled me under the bed with them, both of them giggling. I could only sit there, hoping this wouldnā€™t hurt Hannah as much as I was imagining.
ā€œOhā€¦ sheā€™s here! Shh!ā€ Emily whispered as we heard footsteps approaching the room. Then everything went silent when they stopped.
Eventually, the door swung open, and we heard her voice. "Mike?" she said, peeking into the room and scanning the surroundings before spotting the person she was looking for. "It's Hannah," she added as she stepped inside and closed the door behind her.
"Hey, Hannah." he replied, staring intensely at her.
"I got your note," she said, shifting awkwardly from one foot to the other, clearly uneasy about being in the room with him. She had always been a bit of a nervous girl.
"I'm glad you could make it." Mike said, grinning, although we all knew he wasn't smiling in Hannah's favor.
It was quiet for a moment; all I could hear was Emily and Jess's breathing on either side of me. Then Mike spoke up again, "Maybe we should start with a little, you know, making out, and see where it goes from there."
Hannah nodded, then began to untie her shirt, prompting Mike to exclaim, "Ohhhh hell yeah."
ā€œOh my God! Sheā€™s taking her shirt off!ā€ Jess squealed, shaking me by the shoulders.
Hannah immediately started covering herself up and looked around, confused. "What!? Oh my God!". She heard Jess's voice.
Everybody then started coming out of there hiding spots, Hannah calls out again. "Matt? What are you doing here!?"
Matt was recording on his phone and everybody was staring at her. I remained under the bed, feeling too bad for Hannah to look at her.
Mike then attempted to apologize to Hannah and explain everything, but Sam opened the door and walked over to Hannah, trying to comfort her. "Hannah, hey, honey... Donā€™t... Itā€™s just a..." But Hannah ignored her and stormed out of the room.
Sam then turns her attention to everybody else in the room. "You guys are jerks. You know that?" she says, "You even dragged (y/n) into this, knowing she and Hannah were close!" then she swings the door open and calls out Hannah's name, chasing after her.
An uncomfortable silence hung in the room, but eventually, everyone bolted out to chase after Sam and Hannah, leaving me still under the bed.
I tried to steady my breathing, but I was too worried about Hannah to think clearly. Gathering my composure, I crawled out from under the bed and followed the voices of the others, finding them all outside the cabin.
"What happened?" I asked Emily, noticing a figure running away from the cabin, unsure of who it was.
She informed me that Hannah had run into the woods, and then Beth followed her, trying to find her sister. I looked in the direction they had gone, but the thick snow made it impossible to see anything but trees and white.
I kept staring, hoping and praying that Hannah would be okay, even though I knew deep down that it was unlikely.
Mike then nudges my shoulder and asks me "Should we go after her?"Ā 
But Sam replies for me "Y'know I kinda think you're the LAST person she wants to see right now, Mike.", she's obviously annoyed.
They continued to chat among themselves, but I turned away from them and focused on Josh's figure, still sleeping on the countertop.
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Hi! I see that the request are open so I have an idea for you! ( if you donā€™t like it feel free to ignore this!) Aemond and reader who is daughter of rhaenyra are friends since they were children and also love each other, but always caught in the middle of their family problems, when storms end happens she is there with Luke and reader tries to help Luke by distracting aemond and vaghar with her dragon, but things get out of hand and their dragons stop obeying, and instead of vaghar eating luke she hurts the dragon and burn the reader, but what aemond does not know is that reader canā€™t be burned ( like danny) sorry if is too long!
A/N: This is a great request! Though I'm open to anything, I do love writing about childhood moments/childhood friends šŸ„ŗ Hope you enjoy šŸ’š
Unburnt ~ Aemond x Velaryon(Strong)!Reader
word count: 2.2k
warnings: descriptions of violence, blood
Where your family travels, trouble seems to follow.Ā 
Though you were fond of your uncle Aemond, Jacaerys and Lucerys were not. Tensions grew whenever they were together. You supposed it must be due to training by the sword together, something you were not allowed to participate in.
Though once, Aemond had helped you hide your dark hair within a cap to pose as Luke (Ser Criston was not fooled, and sent you on your way).
You found yourself constantly being the defender, either of Aemond or your brothers. When your Uncle Aegon and brothers presented Aemond with the pink dread you felt hot with anger.Ā 
ā€œThat was incredibly cruel,ā€ you had scolded Jace and Luke, causing the younger to shy away from the gaze of his elder sister. Jace held your gaze, mouth in a tight frown. He never understood your unwavering loyalty to the silver prince.
Driftmark had been a different story. You knew Aemond longed for a dragon; you couldnā€™t imagine not being bonded with one. Your dragon Pyraxes had been bonded to you since you shared a cradle with her.Ā 
Baela and Rhaena had burst into the room, claiming someone had stolen Vhagar. You followed your brothers to confront the thief.Ā 
ā€œItā€™s him!ā€
ā€œIt's me.ā€
Ā Fighting ensues, punches are thrown, and blood sprays the sand beneath your feet. You try to insert yourself between your kin, arms blocking Aemond. The fight is not fair. There is only screaming and punching, you blindly push Baela and Rhaena. Jace pulls you from Aemond as your uncle holds a rock to Luke.Ā 
ā€œBastards,ā€ Aemond hisses, and your stomach drops. Jace pulls a knife.
Your eyes are well with tears, and you donā€™t know what to do. Itā€™s Luke, itā€™s your brother whom you need to protect. You claw at Aemond, begging him to release him, tears streaming down your face. Aemondā€™s expression is pained, but he does, letting Luke drop to the floor.Ā 
Sand is thrown, the knife catches the light of a candle, and more blood sprays to the floor along with the crumpled form of Aemond Targaryen. A pained scream cuts through the air as you rush to Aemondā€™s side.Ā 
ā€œI only wish to see him,ā€ you beg Queen Alicent, who gives you a look of such malcontent you feel you may shrivel and perish under her gaze. Aemond is receiving no one. You had been told as much but you are a stubborn child. Ser Criston escorts you from the room. The memory you will hold of your uncle for several years is soaked in blood.
Though you did not say your goodbyes in person, you and Aemond continue to write to one another. The distance between Kingā€™s Landing and Dragonstone is not far and ravens travel quickly. You bond over shared stories, the histories, and philosophies you both love to study.Ā 
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You cannot help but feel excited to see him when the succession of Driftmark is challenged. The first time you see Aemond in years, you feel your stomach quiver with nerves. He is in the training yard, dueling with Ser Criston. You stand next to Jace and Luke and cannot hide your smile. Jace takes notice and scoffs disapprovingly.Ā 
ā€œNephews,ā€ Aemond says, catching his breath. His eye finds you. ā€œNiece.ā€
He lowers his sword.
ā€œCome to train?ā€
The tension in the air is thick. You step forward, bridging the space between both sides of your family.Ā 
ā€œIs there finally room for me to train?ā€ you ask, raising an eyebrow. Ser Criston wipes the sweat from his brow.Ā 
ā€œI am afraid not, princess,ā€ he informs you, ā€œthe Queen would not be pleased.ā€
Though his tone is polite, there is no sympathy in the words. You purse your lips in disappointment.Ā 
ā€œAh yes.. I wonder, Uncle, if you would be so kind as to show me the library? It must have been greatly updated since I have seen it last,ā€ you ask, smiling sweetly. Aemond sheaths his sword.Ā 
ā€œOf course,ā€ he says, offering his arm. You loop your arm through his, eagerly leading him from the training yard.Ā 
ā€œI have missed you,ā€ you tell him earnestly, a pink blush dusting the top of your cheeks.
ā€œHm,ā€ Aemond says in response, a smile making its way onto his face. He attempts to keep his pulse at a reasonable pace, but he cannot help himself from staring at you, trying to memorize your face after years of not seeing you. You bump him playfully.
ā€œI suppose I have missed you as well,ā€ he teases, leading you into the castle. You spend the rest of the afternoon and late into the evening together. Only when the candles are spent do you finally tear yourselves away from each other, retiring to your chambers.Ā 
Your grandsire insists on dinner together with the whole family. You sit next to Luke, taking generous sips from your cup of wine, trying to ease your nerves. Your mother gives you a small smile.Ā 
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ā€œIf you ever wish to know what it is to be well satisfied, you know where to find me,ā€ Aegon whispers to Baela, pouring a drink, ā€œthe offer extends to you as well, niece.ā€ Your stomach lurches, but you attempt to brush Aegonā€™s comment off, rolling your eyes.Ā 
Both Jace and Aemond rise from their seats at Aegonā€™s comment, as you take a sip from your cup. As toasts are made and your grandsire is escorted from the hall, tensions rise again.Ā 
You flinch as Aemond makes a toast, the word strong lingering in the air. He freely calls your brothers bastards, and you by default. Your features match Jace and Luke.Ā 
You stand as Jace punches Aemond, who only smirks in response pushing your brother to the floor.Ā 
ā€œReally?ā€ you say to Aemond, exasperated by the constant fighting. You pry Aegonā€™s fingers from Lukeā€™s neck, pushing him away from your younger sibling.Ā The evening has turned sour, quickly.
ā€œI fear you are destined to leave me,ā€ Aemond murmurs. You smile sadly, dressed in your riding leathers prepared to saddle Pyraxes in the dragonpit.Ā 
ā€œMother intends to return,ā€ you tell him, ā€œI am not a child anymore. Let me see my siblings to Dragonstone and then I shall join her, on dragonback. She shall need someone here with her.ā€
Aemond smiles at you, admiring the soft look on your face.Ā 
ā€œI would greatly enjoy that,ā€ he admits. He thought often of proposing to his mother a marriage between himself and you, to ease the tensions between the blacks and the greens. Aemond entertained the idea of you as his wife often. You plagued every thought he had, every dream.Ā 
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The promise of war looms. You follow Luke to Stormā€™s End on Pyraxes at your motherā€™s request. The rain pours as you land in the courtyard, easing off of your mount. Lightning fills the sky, and thunder booms shaking the ground you stand on.Ā 
Not thunder, but a roar, you realize, eyes widening as Vhagar rears her head from the distance.Ā 
Aemond has beaten you there.Ā 
You enter the Round Hall and cannot take your eyes from Aemond, who stands next to one of Lord Borrosā€™ daughters. The prettiest one, your mind taunts. A bitter taste gathers in your mouth as Lord Borros explains the betrothal.Ā 
Aemond studies your expression, the corner of his mouth lifting into a smirk.Ā 
ā€œI am not free to marry, my lord,ā€ Luke explains. Aemondā€™s smirk grows, triumphantly. Your cheeks redden with your fury.
ā€œGo home pups,ā€ Lord Borros calls, and you clasp Lukeā€™s shoulder turning to leave from the hall.
ā€œWait, niece,ā€ he calls, causing you to turn, ā€œmy lord Strong. You really think you could fly about the realm, trying to steal my brotherā€™s throne at no cost?ā€
ā€œThe usurperā€™s crown, you mean,ā€ you hiss, your anger slipping through. Aemondā€™s functioning eye narrows.Ā 
ā€œI will not fight you. We came as messengers, not warriors.ā€ Luke says, chin held high.
ā€œFight would be a little challenge. No, I want you to put out your eye,ā€ Aemond says, removing his eye patch and revealing his sapphire eye.Ā 
ā€œAs payment for mine. One would serve,ā€ he continues, throwing his dagger towards you and Luke. The blade clatters against the stone floor. ā€œI would not blind you. Plan to make a gift of it to my mother.ā€
ā€œNo,ā€ Luke says, eyes wide with fear. You can feel him trembling beside you.
ā€œThen you are craven as well as a traitor,ā€ Aemond says, a mad glint in his eye.Ā 
You step forward in front of Luke, arms wide.
ā€œNot here.ā€ Lord Borros insists.Ā 
ā€œGive me your eye or I will take it, bastard!ā€ Aemond says, running forward. You make a dash towards the dagger on the floor, picking up the blade and pointing it at your uncle. A wild look appears in his eye, as though he is delighted by the violence.
ā€œYou go too far, uncle!ā€ you snap. Aemond stalks towards you. You glance behind you, jerking your head to signal Luke should retreat.
As you turn, Aemond is face to face with you, the blade pushing into his chest. He looks down at you, at the weapon between you. You feel your bottom lip begin to tremble.
ā€œWould you kill me, niece?ā€ he asks, his voice a soft caress as though addressing a lover, not an enemy.Ā 
ā€œYou insult my brothers so freely, yet have always spared me from your vile insults. Why is that uncle? My blood runs the same as theirs,ā€ you spit. You need to distract him. You need to allow Luke to enter the skies.Ā 
Aemondā€™s mouth twitches.Ā 
ā€œThe only traitor I see here is you,ā€ you say, and as the words leave your mouth, Aemond wraps his hand around your wrist. He pushes the dragger towards the sky with ease, pressing his body into you. You can feel the warmth of him against you, his breath fans your face.Ā 
ā€œYou play with fire, niece,ā€ he tells you, lip curled in a snarl. You bare your teeth in response.Ā 
ā€œFire is no threat to a dragon.ā€
ā€œEnough!ā€ Lord Borros calls, ā€œnot in my hall! Escort the princess back to her dragon.ā€
Aemond releases you, though he seems reluctant to do so. He looks behind you and lets out a frustrated growl. Lucerys has left. You smile triumphantly before leaving the hall.Ā 
Pryraxes waits for you, Arrax has already taken to the skies. No sooner do you mount, you notice Vhagar has disappeared. The rain is pouring and your heart quickens. Find Luke, you think to yourself. Find Luke and bring you both home.Ā 
As you take to the skies you hear Arraxā€™s call. Urging Pyraxes upwards, you join your brother. The rain cuts at your cheeks like knives and you struggle to keep your eyes open. A cloud covers what little light there is. No, not a cloud.
Vhagar.
You hear your uncleā€™s laugh, it leaves you more chilled than the frigid rain. He is taunting Luke, Vhagar nearing Arrax at every turn. Luke tries to evade them but Vhagar is a skilled dragon who has seen countless battles.Ā 
Pyraxes screeches in anger, taking off after the quarreling dragons. You shout to her in Valyrian, bringing your hand to her back, desperate to soothe her. Light breaks through the clouds as Arrax shoots fire at Vhagar. The she-dragon is enraged. You hear Aemond shouting, trying to command Vhagar. Pyraxes dives towards Arrax, desperate to get between them. She is so like you, always the peacemaker, always the defender.Ā 
You try to pull her saddle. There is no way she shall stop this fight, but Pyraxes will not listen. She dives between them as Vhagar lets loose a stream of dragon fire. You hear the anguished screams of Luke, of Aemond as the fire consumes you.Ā 
There is nothing but light all around you, as the flames nearly blind you. Orange, red, and yellow blurs your vision, as you feel the flames lick your skin. Though where you should be in agonizing pain, you merely feel the flames as a caress, soft as velvet across your skin.Ā 
Vhagar stops and Pyraxes dives towards the ground, crashing into a nearby field. The landing is bumpy, and she screams out a panicked call, feeling the fear and surprise that runs through you. Luke lands Arrax nearby, as Aemond does with Vhagar.Ā 
The ground shakes as you roll off Pyraxes, collapsing to the ground.Ā 
ā€œSister!ā€ Lukeā€™s call is desperate as he rushes over to you, but Aemond is quicker, by your side in an instant. His heart aches, expecting to find nothing but charred remains. He tears his jacket from his body, draping it over your naked form. He crouches to your side, gently pulling you towards him.Ā 
You look up at him, dark eyes wide, hair matted from the rain and sweat that covers you. A dazed expression is on your face.Ā 
ā€œSeven hells,ā€ Luke says, staring at you in wonder.Ā 
Aemondā€™s eye scans the entirety of your form, not an inch of you goes uninspected as he searches for signs of injury.Ā 
ā€œYou should be dead,ā€ Aemond says, in a rough, soft, whisper, ā€œyou could have died.ā€
Pyraxes lets out a screech, seemingly agreeing with Aemond about the fate of her rider. Aemond feels nothing but relief as you are here, unburnt in his arms. He can see the blood in your cheeks. Somehow, someway you are gloriously alive. The threat of war seems far away in that moment as he holds you in his arms. Your face breaks out in a deranged grin, causing Aemondā€™s heart to skip a beat.Ā 
ā€œFire cannot kill a dragon.ā€
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yumiis Ā· 10 months ago
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i was wondering if you could do nick x reader with reader being in denial/oblivious to nick's flirting with them. like they take it as a joke every time bc they don't think someone would ever be in love with them/like them?
YESS i love this trope you've found my soft spot
ļ½”ļ¾Ÿļ¾Ÿļ½„ļ½”ļ½„ļ¾Ÿļ¾Ÿļ½” ļ¾Ÿć€‚ are you seeing anyone? ; nick
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type; drabble
read below!
Nick wanted you to be his. Super badly. However, every time he made a move, you'd just laugh it off or ignore him completely. It really upset him, but he wouldn't give up on you that easily.
You'd always been the one asked out as a joke, flirted with as a joke, it was always 'ask out Y/n as a joke!'. It absolutely killed your self esteem. It also caused you to not ever dare to reciprocate feelings to anyone, because you knew it would always be too good to be true. Nick included. You figured it was some inside joke with all the guys.
Your phone repeatedly buzzed, Nick's contact appearing on the screen. You slid over to the answer button, "Hello?.." He smiled as you answered, "Y/n! I was worried I wouldn't get ahold of you. Do you wanna do something today? I'm free, the rest of the guys are out." You were floored. This had to be a joke. "Uhh.." You thought for a minute. What could the harm really be? "Sure. What'd you wanna go do?" He smiled widely to himself, finally! He'd get to be alone with you and show you that he really does care, and he's not flirting with you as some cruel joke.
"We could just go to the mall or like, a museum or something? Just to hang out. And uh, don't worry about money! That's on me." He spoke smoothly, no hesitation in his voice whatsoever. You took a deep breath, not knowing what to expect. "O.. Okay. Gotcha. I'll be ready soon then? I can drive over and meet you at the house." He shook his head, "Nah, I'll drive over to you. Be there in thirty!"
In almost exactly thirty minutes time, Nick was knocking on your door. You flattened your shirt, answering the door. "Hey!.." You softly smiled at Nick, noticing he wasn't wearing anything too fancy. "Hey! You look nice. Nicer than me at least, heh." You chuckled a little, "Yeah, heheh.." You were trying your hardest to accept that maybe this wasn't a joke, but it was hard. "Well, you ready? I got all my shit in the car. The mall doesn't close 'til about 8, so we got time!" You nodded, "Yeā€” yeah!"
You guys spent about an hour or two at the mall, shopping around. Nick threw out some compliments and offered to buy you so much, but you had to decline almost every time. You just felt too guilty if you took that much money from him. He insisted on at least buying you lunch, to which you said was fine.
"So, Y/n," He started as he ate his chicken sandwich, "Are you seeing anyone?" Your face and body went cold, "Huh?" You were confused why he was asking you that. You knew it. This was all some ruse set up by the boys to make a fool out of you. "Like, are you going out with anyone?" You slowly shook your head, "Uhm, no, I uh.. I guess not." Nick looked a little sad, "You wouldn't consider this seeing eachother?" He nonchalantly asked you. You perked up. "Iā€” Oh! Oh, uhm!.."
Nick tilted his head, "Or if you don't like me in that way and i'm taking this wrong that's fine! Just tell me that, because I know you kinda ignore or laugh off any time I make like.. any flirtatious comment.." He smiled sheepishly. You sighed, "No, it's not like that.. I, uh, I do like you like that. I was just like," You paused for a second, waving your hands around a little, "Bullied in school. So I was always the one that was asked out as a joke." He stared at you in awe. "I thought this was all some joke."
"This was never a joke," He placed his hand on top of yours, "Me liking you was never a joke. The guys were really all out today, they all actually really want me to start seeing you. They all really like you, dude." You smiled softly, looking back at Nick. "So? Are you seeing anyone?"
"... Yeah. Yeah, I guess I am."
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animentality Ā· 1 year ago
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Listen, I know I said I wasn't pro redeemed Gortash before, but.
But.
I could bend on that idea, if Gortash died and went to the House of Hope.
If he was humiliated by Raphael, asking him if he truly thought that he was more than that scared little boy he bought all those years ago, the boy his servants used to beat black and blue, who used to cry at night for his parents. A boy who was terrified of him, and hated being powerless, who spent his life trying to obtain power, so he wouldn't be afraid again.
Gortash dying and being forced back there...and having to face the fact that this is what he's done to other people...and for what reason?
In the end, he was still that helpless child.
Because here's the thing right. The dark urge is only redeemable because they lost their memories and their old self truly died when they got their head split open.
They only became redeemable when they had a second chance, and took it. When they chose to make themselves better and to fix the damage they caused.
Just imagine Gortash having to be back in the House of Hope, and imagining himself spending a fucking eternity in there...
That's divine, karmic punishment enough for a villain.
Not to mention that Raphael would laugh at him and torture him and force him to wear those hideous prison robes, completely stripping him of the pomp that he used to defend himself for his entire life.
Forcing him to dress like a slave again.
But imagine the dark urge waltzed in and slaughtered Raphael for him.
And saved hope.
The parallels!!!
Gortash couldn't break the cycle of abuse, but the dark urge could do it for him, and give him a second chance!!!
Gortash was abandoned as a child, and he used and abandoned everyone he ever met, so that none of them could hurt him first!!! But the dark urge didn't abandon him.
They came back for him.
He hated them in his final moments, because they had become a hero, something they both used to despise. The ultimate betrayal...but then.
This is also what heroes do. They kill villains...and they save people.
Gortash would ask, why did you help me, what's in it for you?
And they'd just say, it was the right thing to do, fool.
Raphael was a bastard.
So I killed him.
Same as I killed you. For being a bastard.
But then they'd throw his contract at him and be like here. You're free now.
Be a piece of shit again, and I'll kill you again.
But maybe his first act of contrition is making the steel watch help you in the final battle.
I think there's a data mined line where Jaheira says you were made to save the city, right? to the steel watch, when you summon them?
That's really good.
Like Gortash...ruining the city with his stupid absolute plan and his tyrannical steel watch bullshit...
And the arc words, of actually doing what he said he was doing, and saving the city he was was ruining...from the mess he made.
Ahh.
Also dark urge specifically...
I still think about the dev notes, about Gortash seeing the dark urge as something more than a monster.
Or even, seeing them as a person, and not a monster at all.
He gave them a chance before they were even good. He saw them as something more than a bhaalspawn. He doesn't care if they reject Bhaal or accept him, he doesn't care if they have their memories or not. He wanted them on his side.
It would've upset him, no doubt, when they refused him.
But saving him by killing Raphael...yeah.
Maybe he'd wonder if there isn't still some of the old dark urge in there.
The only person in the world who might've really cared about him, even if they don't remember it...but it'd be a glimmer.
It'd be a little spark, a tiny connection, that would make him think they were paying him back for his faith in them.
And then maybe he'd realize what a real hero looks like, and how they act, and if someone as cruel as the dark urge could be reformed...maybe he could be too.
Anyway.
Still fucking better than the current endings, where he either dies or dies.
I'm talking out my ass, as per usual.
He still can't quite make up for his sins.
But...but I....I don't know. Dont talk to me.
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hiemaldesirae Ā· 4 months ago
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hmmm another fae au. i am also still very sleepy (moreso cause i hiked 2 hours today) bit hopefully this is more comprehensive than the ladt sleep derived rdst writing i posted
Vox struggled against his bindings as he was bound to the sacrificial altar, defiance blazing in his eyes as he glared at his former servants. There was remorse there, regret in their expressions, but in the end they had agreed to Carmilla's plan to sacrifice him.
He'd known from the start, of course, that as an adopted ward of the Crown, that he was far less valuable than the actual royal children, the Crown Prince and Princess. What he hadn't expected was that the Royal Advisor, in her cold calmness and cruel facade, would order for him to be sacrificed in order to quell the war of the faeries.
Tch. As if it mattered. The fae would kill him, then all the rest of them, and he'd laugh at them from his position down below (what? Vox was under no impression he was making it to Heaven, after all) and out of this mess.
And yet he hadn't been prepared for the fae that stepped through the circle next to the altar, having been summoned by his former servants. As expected, it easily tears through flesh and bone, decapitating the servants as if they were nothing more than cotton dolls. Black, writhing masses of tentacles and shadow pull at the corpses, dragging them underground and staining the grass where they'd fallen a deep crimson red.
The shadowy mass around the fae twists and turns like the tail of a cloak waving in the wind. It strides towards Vox with a confident gait, and Vox- never having been one to suffer in silence- decides that if he's to go in such a way, he's at least not going to go down quietly.
He starts to gnaw at the makeshift gag in his mouth made of cloth, wriggling harder against the post and banging his legs on the ground. Faintly, he registers the fact that there are silvery and red mushrooms growing round him in a circle, and he lashes out at them, kicking the fungi balls here and there.
It's of no use, of course. The fae appears before him in a cloud of black smoke, their face obscured still by the shadows that swim at Vox's feet. "And who are you, now? Those are robes of the Royal Family, are they not?"
It points at the twilight-coloured robes Vox wears, spiralling dyes of blues, purples and pinks blending into what looks like an approximation of the sky. He used to love these ceremonial robes, making the most of the occasions he'd had the chance to use them, but now... well, wearing them to his deathbed had changed his outlook on them somewhat.
Vox glares at it through his bindings, still resolutely chewing at the cloth. The fae seems to realize he can't respond properly, and in the next second Vox finds the gag missing, coughing as he tries to regain his senses.
"They're... they are robes of the Royal Family," Vox admits begrudgingly, "They wanted to sacrifice me to your... er, people, as a way to distract you in a bid to win the war. Or to make a deal, or something, but I'm pretty sure that was a cover-up."
"So, then. You were their prince, and yet they still offered you up as a sacrifice?" The shadows around the fae amplified, as if its eyes widened from the absurdity of the statement before breaking out into a bout of laughter. "And they call us the cruel ones. Poor fools. I suppose it takes one to know one, hmm?"
Vox rolls his eyes.
Surprisingly, he finds himself willing to talk to the creature. Maybe it's because, despite the fact that he knows it'll likely kill him just as easily as it did his servants, at least it wasn't the one to sign his death contract. No, that had been his family, his siblings and even the servants who served him. "Well, that's definitely not how they're gonna present it."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, they'll probably make up some bullshit like I'd volunteered to sacrifice myself for the good of the people."
Vox wrinkles his nose as he pulls harder at the bindings keeping his arms wrapped around the post, wanting to smooth out the material of the robes he was wearing. To his surprise, a shadowy tentacle reaches forward and- instead of cutting off his arm or something, like he'd expected, it unties the ropes keeping Vox's arms tied up to the post.
"Ah, uh..." Vox looks to the tentacle.
Making sure not to land himself at the fae's mercy by insinuating some sort of fee owed, he bows to it (well, as best as he can while still half tied to a post) and says, "I'm glad for the assistance."
"Clever," the fae laughs. "But you know you aren't going anywhere."
"Obviously," Vox frowns. He'd known that from the beginning, been willing to go down kicking and spitting but never stupid enough to believe he'd leave alive. "Even if you don't butcher and kill me here I'll never be able to go back. And the neighbouring kingdoms are either too far to reach on foot or hostile nations. I'm not under any false assumptions that your tentacle helping untie me means I'm surviving past today."
"You're not very optimistic, are you, my dear?"
"Don't call me that," Vox frowns.
"Then give me a name," the fae says. Vox thinks he can hear a faint smile as they speak, "And we'll make a deal."
"You must think I'm stupid," Vox says in reply. "I'm not making a deal with a fae too cowardly to show their face. And who's to say you won't fuck me over in a deal?"
"How's this as my word?" The fae asks, the shadows surrounding them slowly receding into the forest around them. As the shadows uncloak the fae, Vox notices the fae's dark crimson red hair and long antlers, sharp snd strong enough to use as some sort of stake. Their eyes shine a deep red with flecks of green and gold, but perhaps most damning is the diadem of shadow and thorns twisting around their head.
Vox's eyes widen involuntarily as he stares up at the imposing faerie. "You- you're the-"
The Unseelie Fae King smiles down at him. "The King? I'm quite well aware, my dear. After all, that is what the crown atop my head is for. Now, about that deal of ours... here's my request."
Cold, clawed fingers scrape against Vox's chin as the King clumsily- yes, that was the word he'd use for it, not careless, but clumsy- tilted his face this way and that, surveying him. The Fae King brushes against a semi-hidden bruise on Vox's cheek- a last souvenir he'd gotten from the court when he'd tried to reason with Val, tell him that what they were doing was insane... only to be betrayed by the man he'd called brother.
"I'm in need of an assassin, of sorts. A... ah, the title hardly matters. I've a position at court to fill, and I'd like for it to go to someone able to keep my court in line." The King pauses in his talking as a small tentacle sprouts from the ground and sticks itself to Vox's cheek, making him suck in a pained breath before relaxing himself. "It would be quite beneficial if my assassin was able to... permanently rid me of nuisances, so to say."
"You need someone who can use blessed iron?" Vox realizes, remembering Carmilla and her unfashionably expensive blessed iron decked-clothes, the biggest offender of which being her fucking ballet flats- as if she needed those things to be equipped with iron. "That's why you want to make a deal with me? So I can kill for you?"
"It's better than the alternative, isn't it?" The King smiles. "So, what will it be?"
Vox reaches out for the King's hand and places his in the fae's, gripping firmly in an awkward handshake. "Deal. I'll give you my name and kill for you, and you'll provide me a home in your court?"
"Why, look at you! A master deal-maker in the making," the King chuckles, clearly finding some sort of humor in the statement. "But yes. I'll take your name and your service, in return for shelter and belonging. Will you take our deal, or will you die here?"
The answer is obvious.
"My name is Vox," he tells the King, and for all of two awful seconds, he feels drained and sapped, cold to the bone and missing something he can't even describe, before everything is normal once more. "Wait, you-"
"Shh," the King says, and Vox promptly shuts his mouth. "We can talk more once we return, yes? For now, you can know me as Al."
"Just... Al?" Vox squints, not sure if it's a trick.
"More answers will come once we return," Al says, although Vox can swear that the King's grin is a little too wide to be genuine. "Until then, I hope you'll find your way around court easier than you did here with the humans."
"I don't doubt that I will," Vox murmurs. "I really don't."
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21angryfrogs Ā· 9 months ago
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Inscryption Act 2 Dashboard Simulator
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i think we should all start unionizing actually.
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yer just mad cause ya didnt git a raise this month n i did.
#as the boss'd say: L + ratio
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just found out that rebecha is 26??? she should be at the club...
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"the club" is a state of mind i'm in when clobbering whoever keeps breaking my bridge. woof.
#im serious #when i find you its on sight
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for those not caught up on the old man yaoi lore...
#that makes 3 this month... #what is wrong with them
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āš ļø PSA!!!! āš ļø guys you really need to stop telling people to k/ll themselves!! you never know what people are going through, and it can be really bad for people's mental health!!! šŸÆ gooart Follow
^^^ SOME OF YOU SHOULD READ THIS OVER A FEW TIMES!
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kys beam. get them, boys.
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kill yourself.
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kill yerself.
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krill self. now.
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currently living in a peaceful state of tumblr fame where i'm popular enough to have to add "official" to the end of my blog name but not popular enough to have an evil shadow clone of myself.
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HELP ME SOMEONE PLEASE DEAR FUCKING GOD LET ME OUT OF HERE
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... haha... did anyone else hear that....?
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how did she say that
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does anyone else find it kind of troubling how many people are voting and campaigning against THEIR OWN EMPLOYERS?? i mean sure, sometimes they can be cruel, but we still owe a lot to them!!
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grimora sweep.
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grimora sweep.
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grimora sweep.
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grimora sweeHey Who Was That?
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SCRYBES FOUND THE POST, EVERYONE SCATTER
#I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE THEY WERE ON THIS SITE??? #WHOOPS
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for april fools i'm deleting this entire game. sayonara you insubordinate shits.
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I Love You So - Dalton Lambert
Dalton Lambert x Reader
Warnings: spoilers for insidious 5, lil bit of fluff, angst, probs ooc Dalton, mentions of possessed!Dalton
Summary: After Dalton accidentally puts you in terrible danger, he makes a difficult decision.
A/N: Soooooo, I'm in love with another fictional character, never saw myself writing for this franchise! Please excuse the poor gif, this was the first one I've ever made! Hope you guys enjoy and please let me know what you think! I love you all xxx
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I'm gonna pack my things and leave you behind This feeling's old and I know that I've made up my mind I hope you feel what I felt when you shattered my soul 'Cause you were cruel and I'm a fool So please let me go
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You stared at the clock on the wall behind your Professor as you willed time to go faster, you were just so restless, you needed to see him. It felt as though you hadnā€™t seen your boyfriend in weeks. In reality, it was only a few days, but a few days without any form of contact from Dalton felt like forever. You knew why you hadnā€™t seen or spoken to him, he felt guilty.
As soon as the bell rang, you packed up your things as quickly as possible, causing your friend to laugh at you. ā€œthat desperate to see your little Picasso?ā€
You rolled your eyes, ā€œwell I havenā€™t seen him for a few days, heā€™s been sick,ā€ the lie fell from your lips so easily so you fooled even yourself into believing it was true, ā€œIā€™ll see you later,ā€ you waved at your friend before heading in the direction of Daltonā€™s dorm room on the other side of the school.
The door was open and he was standing at his easel when you walked in, his long hair loose around his shoulders. You smiled and kissed him on the cheek, ā€œhey.ā€
ā€œHey, Y/N,ā€ he smiled and turned to face you, letting you give him a proper kiss, paint smudged across his forehead and along the bridge of his nose. He looked so gorgeous like this.
ā€œAre you okay? You sounded freaked when you called,ā€ you started as you sat at the end of his bed.
He sighed and sat next to you, fiddling with the frayed material of his jeans, ā€œI guess that Iā€™m just worried that the door wonā€™t stay closed.ā€
ā€œWeā€™ll get through it together, just like we always do.ā€
A warm hand cupped your cheek, a thumb brushing over the cut on your cheek, ā€œitā€™s going to scar,ā€ he whispered, ā€œI canā€™t believe that I hurt you.ā€
His big blue eyes welled up with tears and you placed your hand over the one he had on your cheek, ā€œit wasnā€™t you. Dalton, I love you.ā€
He bit his lip as he stood abruptly, his fingers tangled in his hair. You let him pace around the room in silence, it looked like he was at war with himself. Finally, he looked at you sadly, ā€œI canā€™t do this anymore, Y/N.ā€
Your heart plummeted as you stared at him, trying to process his words, ā€œwhat?ā€
ā€œI canā€™t let what happened last week ever happen again. I wonā€™t let it happen again.ā€
You stood up and walked over to him, cupping his cheeks, ā€œit wonā€™t ever happen again.ā€
ā€œY/N, I canā€™tā€¦ā€ he trailed off, almost breathless, ā€œI canā€™t take the risk. I have to let you go, I love you.ā€
ā€œWho are you to make the decision for the both of us? You canā€™t just end our relationship just like that,ā€ you snapped your fingers, ā€œjust because something bad has happened!ā€ your voice was rising now but you couldnā€™t help it. It was like he was giving up.
Dalton took your hands in his, ā€œdo you think that this is easy for me? Y/N, I almost killed you.ā€
ā€œBut you didnā€™t!ā€
ā€œBut I wanted to!ā€ he shouted, causing you to take a couple of steps backwards, he closed his eyes for a brief moment, looking pained. When he opened them they were full of tears again, ā€œI could feel how much he wanted to hurt you. Wanted to kill you. I love you Y/N but I canā€™t put you in danger again, I wonā€™t.ā€
The bitter words that had sprung to your lips had died on your tongue as you saw how broken he looked, ā€œfine,ā€ you whispered as tears rolled down your cheeks, ā€œit seems as though youā€™ve made up your mind,ā€ he opened his mouth to reply, tears streaming down his cheeks, ā€œI donā€™t want to hear it, Dalton,ā€ your voice broke, ā€œjust stay away from me,ā€ you sniffled and quickly left the room.
As soon as you were in the safety of your own dorm, you broke down and sank to your knees, crying into your arms, you canā€™t believe he would just give up.
As the weather started to get warmer your heart seemed to mend itself, it was difficult, at first it the pain was unbearable and you didnā€™t know how you would be able to get through it, but you did. You and Dalton virtually lived on opposite sides of the school, you didnā€™t have any classes together and he hated parties so you didnā€™t come across him. Dalton hadnā€™t even tried to call, but maybe that was for the best. You wouldnā€™t have picked up if he had.
Soon yours and Daltonā€™s relationship seemed like a distant memory, like something out of a summer dream and just like she had the year before, Daltonā€™s mom invited you to their Fourth of July party. You debated on not going but you decided that you couldnā€™t avoid him forever. Sooner or later you would run into him.
Thatā€™s where you found yourself at the precise moment, you were in the Lambertā€™s back garden, speaking with one of their neighbours. As you went to get a refill on your drink, a tall handsome figure went to stand at your side. You looked up at him, it looked as though he hadnā€™t slept in months and heā€™d cut his hair.
ā€œI canā€™t dream without you,ā€ he mumbled and you raised an eyebrow.
ā€œI thought that was the point.ā€
He shook his head, ā€œno I mean, I canā€™t sleep without you. I need you Y/N. Iā€™m so sorry.ā€
You cupped his cheek, your thumb stroking across his skin gently, you still loved him, a part of you always would, ā€œI canā€™t Dalton,ā€ you sighed as his heart visibly broke and you stood up on your tiptoes to brush your lips against his.
That was the last time you saw him for a very long time.
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justanotherrpmeme Ā· 11 months ago
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Chaotic Evil starters
"Rules meant to be broken." "Why bother with alliances? I'll do as I please, when I please." "Pain is an art, and I'm the artist." "Morality is for the weak. Power is the only truth." "Chaos is my playground, and everyone else is just a puppet." "Kindness is a disease, and I'm immune." "Why wait for fate when you can forge your own destiny in blood?" "Fear is the sweetest melody, and I'm here to compose." "I don't need a reason to destroy; I need a target." "Laws were made to be shattered, just like those who uphold them." "I'm not a villain; I'm a force of nature, and nature is ruthless." "Trust is a fool's currency. I deal in betrayal." "Suffering is the only truth that matters." "You call it evil; I call it freedom." "Consequences are for the weak who can't escape them." "Why save the world when you can watch it burn?"
[INTIMIDATION] The sender stares into the receiver's eyes, a malevolent grin spreading, instilling fear with a mere gaze. [MANIPULATION] The sender lies to the receiver, leading them astray for personal gain. [SABOTAGE] The sender discreetly undermines the receiver's plans. [TREACHERY] The sender betrays the receiver in a crucial moment, revealing their true nature. [CRUEL] The sender orchestrates a sadistic and elaborate prank, reveling in the receiver's confusion and suffering. [BRUTAL] The sender launches a sudden and vicious assault on the receiver. [DECEITFUL] The sender offers an alliance, feigning loyalty, while secretly planning to exploit and betray the receiver later. [EXPLOITATION] The sender identifies the receiver's weakness and exploits it for personal gain. [VICIOUS] The sender verbally assaults the receiver, using cutting words to undermine their confidence and break their spirit. [CALCULATED] The sender patiently waits for the opportune moment to betray the receiver, maximizing the damage caused. [CUNNING] The sender sets up a clever ambush, catching the receiver off guard. [DEMONIC] The sender offers a pact, promising power in exchange for servitude. [RELENTLESS] The sender relentlessly pursues the receiver, reveling in the thrill of the hunt.
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thesharktanksdriver Ā· 1 year ago
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The wanderers tale of Changā€™e and Houyi (romantic)
This isnā€™t canon to these part 1 and part 2
This is a what if scenario, and I might write some more for different characters. None for the Greek pantheon tho for obvious reasons
This was a lot of fun to write, sorry if Qin is out of character but he is fucking whipped in love. Man is literally on his knees
tried adding some historical stuff in this but i'm not the most knowledgable on Chinese history or myth so please take it with grain of salt
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For much of his life the concept of love is foreign to Qin let alone that of the romantic kind
Sure, he saw displays of it in small ways on the streets
A couple linking hands or exchanging kisses behind the cover of fans in the midnight hour
But he never thought heā€™d experience it
For he was hated by everyone including himself for the sins of of his family
For the deaths they caused that now transferred to him by the blood in his veins
It is cruel but for the longest time he accepted heā€™d never be given love of any kind until Chun Yan showed him he was worthy of it
It is through her he learns familial love
Not romantic love of any sorts but a type of love that leads him to discover and be curious of the other forms of love later on in his life
When he becomes empowered he explores this concept as times goes on
Lust and desire
But never actual connection
Not the love heā€™d hear in tales or see between young lovers
No, Heā€™d yet to still experience that actual form of romantic connection formed through genuine intimacy
But for awhile he was fine with that
Perhaps even grateful he had not been subjected to such an intense feeling
Something that could bring down entire empires and could shatter menā€™s spirits like sticks to a boot
And for a long time it remains that way
Until the 3rd year of your friendship with him as his personal historian
Itā€™s hardly something he notices at first
Just the small feeling of wanting to be near you more often than he already was
It was strange but be brushed it off for a long while
Perhaps it was him just missing your presence due to the two faced courtesans he had to deal with on a daily basis
No one was quite as truthful or real as you were
You never had stray intentions with him
Just treating him as a real person
Still respectful but not overly so
Itā€™s a slow process for him
One built on denial and confusion as he tries in his mind to write off his behaviour
Heā€™d never felt this type of love before
Itā€™s foreign and slightly scary to him for several reasons
One of which is cause heā€™s afraid of loss
The death of Chun Yun hadā€¦hurt him a lot
Left himself a shattered visage to be rebuilt into a strong facade
For not only himself but also his people
It is something done due to his duty
A responsibility placed on his shoulders
He takes being a king seriously but in the process he loses a bit of himself
With you though he makes the choice to spend time with you
Listen
Indulge
Talk
When heā€™s with you warmth blossoms in his chest like a flower in full bloom
Petals opening to reveal something beautiful yet tender
It feelsā€¦nice
He feels for once vulnerable
And itā€™s nice yet scary
But with time he eases into it
Gently placing his heart in your hands
It beats like a drum in your presence much to his pride
But at the same time. He enjoys the sensation
The fact that you make him feel so flustered
Itā€™s honestly amazing that such small acts such as your smile can make the emperor feel light on his feet
He once laughed at the tall tales of men foolishly in love
Now he is that fool
The ones whoā€™d offer the moon and hang the stars in their beloveds name
Chun Yun once talked of love once, hoping heā€™d one day experience that beautiful emotion
He now understood as to why she spoke so highly of it
But as he finally admits to himself that heā€™s fallen deeply head first into this endless void
You reveal you must leave soon
Unknown to you his heart cracks
In the months ticking down to your departure he spends as much time with you as he can
He feels now that heā€™d taken your presence for granted
A luxury that he assumed would stay despite knowing you were a free bird
One who would not stay east forever and eventually travel somewhere else
He feels desperate though
Grasping at strings to reach out and convince you to stay
Pleading with every interaction for you stay
To please stay
in time he realizes itā€™s a fruitless endeavour
Yet he tries anyways
Because thatā€™s the only thing he can do
Yet he canā€™t admit his feelings
Especially now that your leaving
Maybe confessing would get you to stay but it feels cruel, a way to guilt you into become a caged bird
Love should not be bound in shackles or a gilded cage
It is free
And he would never take that away from you
So he tries to convince you with deals
With time dwindling down he tries to inch closer
A hand almost touching your own
Eyes staring with lidded looks beneath their gaze
Itā€™s not direct, perhaps the only time the emperor isnā€™t
He feels himself clam up at the last minute
Itā€™s unbefitting of him but itā€™s Ying Zheng peaking through the cracks and taking the reigns of his heart
The young boy from the streets who only wanted love
Whoā€™s scared of ruining whatā€™s more than enough for that fragile heart
Itā€™s pathetic that heā€™s battling with himself over this
A back and forth between two voices in his mind of his head and heart
Yet it endures as the days whittle down
During this time he becomes interested in tales of love
Specifically that of Houyi and Changā€™e
A love bound for tragedy
A simple mortal man in love with someone divine
Requited yet torn apart
Yet despite it all he still loves her and still still mourns and waits
In some sense he hopes for something like this
But for now he resonates with the story
So much so he decided to incorporate the story into a parting gift for you
A bracket
One that is beautifully crafted with his finest stones
Intricately crafted to last
One that is made to pair with his own
Itā€™s a sign that you will forever be the emperors closest friend
But also with the double meaning of a reference to Changā€™e
To him you are his Changā€™e, his love who shall never age and has to leave despite how much he pleads
And he is Houyi, who can only watch and do nothing but shed tears as you go
As you leave on your stead and ponders if this was the worst pain imaginable
Having you gone is a change of pace that leaves him uneven
There are no more talks of travel
Of warriorā€™s and battles from far off lands
A new courtesan takes your place but it leaves a bitter taste in his mouth
He wonders if your alright
If your ok
You once talked of a loneliness of being immortal
Seeing those you loved dear die from the passage of time
Itā€™s natural yet it hurts
The loss of Chun Yun was one of the worst pains in his life, but knowing youā€™d always outlive those youā€™d grown close to must be hell
He doesnā€™t want to put you though than once more if he can do something to stop it
He anything but a simple man
And he begins trying to at least look for a solution
It is a neigh impossible task but he tries
And tries
And tries
And years tick onwards
When he lays awaken in silk sheets alone at night he stares at the moon
Taking another mercury pill as he stares at the silvers rays of light
A part of him knows that the pills arenā€™t his ticket to immortality
But he pushes himself to try anyways
Cause he is so desperate to become immortal for you
So he can be by your side without fear of hurting you in the end by dying
If it came down to it heā€™d leave everything heā€™s built till now for it
His empire could be transferred to someone else and heā€™d be completely fine with it
Heā€™d be fine going back to a simple life
Perhaps heā€™d even prefer it over all the frugality of court life
And it would all be because of you
Beautiful and kind you who had shown him true love
Not fake nor manufactured to manipulate him to certain ideals or sides
Just true and pure love that formed through meaningful conversations and a beautiful friendship
So he swallows down the silver liquid
Ignoring the taste and how he feels his sanity slipping each time he take yet another
Though he bares heirs in the form of sons he never takes an empress or official partner
For in his heart that place is forever filled by you
And as he lays dying as he tours his beautiful land
The land in which you traversed and loved oh so dearly
He canā€™t help but smile as his tells his guards to let you in
They cast you glances of curiosity that he straightens out with his glare
He asks for privacy and they comply
Leaving you and him alone yet again like those nights long past where you and him would talk
He raises a hand to caress your face
ā€œI think this is my end, I feel myself slipping every momentā€
There is no sadness in his voice, just a chuckle as he gazed up at your beautiful face highlighted by glistening tears
They remind him of diamonds or the morning-dew
ā€œIā€™m sorry I couldnā€™t visit sooner-ā€œ
ā€œShhh, itā€™s alright. What matters is nowā€
At that you have a small smile that makes his heart beat faster than it had in months
For a long while now he knew he was on the brink of death but still pretended (even to himself) that heā€™d be fine
He was emperor
The king of kings
But now as he lay in his death bed, Alone with the one person who seen him as he is
He was no longer king, he was Ying Zheng
Someone who was utterly human
A man in pursuit of that horridly consuming emotion of love
Requited or not he didnā€™t care
All that did matter was that he try, try to make you happy
To ease your emotions of utterly loneliness at loosing almost everyone you come to care for
You donā€™t curse death but he does in your place
How can he not when he shall never see your face again in the afterlife
You may have accepted death as a natural part of life
That itā€™s alright you will never see your friends again
But he thinks itā€™s cruel
A awful fate for someone as radiant as yourself
You seem to see his thoughts and silences them with a smile as a gentle hand cradles his face
All this thoughts of cursing death pause
And he focuses on you
The gentle curve of your face that was shaped with skilled hands
Those tear lined eyes that outshine any jewel in his treasury
A smile that outshined the very sun in the sky
Skin softer than the best silk robes he wears as he awaits death
The harsh cold ranking his body fades away and all he feels is warmth
A warm numbness taking over
You say something but he canā€™t hear it
He says so in a soft voice that comes out as a whisper
You nod
Heā€™s fading by the moment
A part of him has accepted this fate but the other still fights
Still wishes and begs to just push further
Immortality could still be possible
But as you lean closer that voice quieted down
Both did
All he focused on was you giving him something he had wanted for years
Lips connect and he feels a jolt of many emotions
Joy
Sadness
Relief
And Peace
He swears he sees purple sparks flutter around you like petals of soft flowers
This was your goodbye to him
A kiss of goodbye
A kiss of reciprocated feelings between one another
A kiss of star crossed lovers bound to a fate of their love never working
And a kiss of death
ā€œI hope I have a next life where we may meet again so you donā€™t have to be alone once moreā€
After so long of the afterlife and itā€™s pleasant buzz of apathy heā€™s suddenly confused when he wakes up
Well more like being woken up by yelling and the sound of breaking things as other men around him look just as disoriented and confused as he was
But then a woman appears, one dressed in white with a otherworldly aura
The look in her eyes is determined and simultaneously baring the weight of the world in them
He gets up from laying down in his casket, silken robes swaying as his feet touch the marble ground
Heā€™s alive once more and somehow younger
In his prime again
In that moment heā€™s tempted to just leave the room and head out to find you once more but waits
He suspects The ethereal woman standing unafraid in front of him and the various other men who seemed to be warriors is the reason behind this
And has a reason as to why she chose very specific people to seemingly bring back from the dead
And not long after he learns that reason
ā€œThe gods want to wipe out humanity. I chose you all to participate in Ragnarok, a battle of 13 chosen contestants against the gods to the death. the determiner of humanityā€™s fateā€
Ah, now that makes sense
But then why did she say 13?
There are 12 fighters here and she doesnā€™t seem as if sheā€™ll be participating
She seems to most likely be the player in this game
Their her pieces to lead into battle so-
Suddenly his eyes dart to the doors across the room
They open and he watches as a familiar person enters
One whoā€™s face was forever ingrained in his mind from restless nights left awake
Someone with the same smile as the day he first had a real conversation with them
Itā€™s you
Before anyone could react heā€™s already across the room
Silk robes fluttering in the air as he darts past other warriors of different times eras
You have the same beautiful smile on your face
Arms already open wide as the first emperor crashes into your form
Arms wrapped tightly around you as if youā€™d disappear if he let go
Words in his mother tongue that was now a dead language fall from his mouth
Hushed rambles unbefitting of a king yet he doesnā€™t give a fuck
Why should he when your here
He was no king in your presence
For he was just a man with his heart on a platter, handing it to your gentle but weathered hands
It would not matter if you crushed it or treasured it
Only that you accept it
The room is completely quiet as you respond back in the same tongue
Almost as if youā€™d spoken it everyday and not in literal centuries
he holds back tears that will be saved for later when he had an actual private moment with you
With some hesitation he pulls back
Still feeling as if youā€™d disappear like sand between his fingers if he let go
But when he does heā€™s simply met once more with your smiling face
It shines radiantly like the sun, moon and stars
You were his sun, moon and stars
ā€œWe have a lot to catch up on Qinā€
ā€œYes we do belovedā€
ā€œBeloved? Heh, I wish you had called me that much sooner than years after your deathā€
ā€œI have some time to make up for that donā€™t I?ā€
ā€œNot muchā€¦but it should be enough for me. Iā€™ve missed youā€
ā€œAs did Iā€
Safe to say after a bit of an explanation from the Valkyrie who introduced herself as Brunhilde the other warriors as hounding him for answers
Particularly cause many of them were apparently some past friends of yours
Some before and after his death
Itā€™s interesting meeting the many he heard about in person
But whatā€™s more is the ones that came after him
The fact that youā€™d apparently mention him
Or someone close to his description who was very dear to you
Itā€™s odd hearing about his legacy but from your words
They spoke of his character and didnā€™t focus on the achievements
Highlighted the fact he was a human
A man just like any other who had risen from poverty to power
His misdeeds but also a reason as to why such decisions were made
A balanced perspective
Not like heā€™d except anything else from you
A true historian through and through
Much had changed throughout the years
The world was completely different from his time, as was his empire
Itā€™s to be expected though and he enjoys learning all that had changed
In the quiet moments you talk he finds himself content
Sure, heā€™s supposed to be facing a god soon who has a good chance of killing him
But at the moment it doesnā€™t matter
Thereā€™s still time before the matches begin
Still town to train with not only his fellow contestants but also you
Something he particularly was excited about since heā€™d never seen you seriously fight
Well until now
Your true immortality come full purpose
Wound after wound being instantly healed with a few sparks of purple lightning fizzing around your form
Loud strikes echoing in the training grounds as he watches from afar
Gods he feels weak at the sight of your battle determined face
Violet lightning making your form look even more powerful
A few warriors like LĆ¼ Bu and Raiden tease him for being whipped for you
But the others seem to enjoy how this prideful king does a 180 the moment your around
Itā€™s fun and nice
Though they had not known him for long they get the sense heā€™s a guarded man
Someone who had been hurt and vowed to not show that vulnerability once more
But it seems you had changed that
Breaking through that wall around his heart to let his true self deep through the cracks
While alone with you itā€™s a calm but joyful experience
You lay in his lap, head readying against his thighs covered in soft silky material
You say he doesnā€™t have to do so, but he insists
Despite loving in indulging in luxuries it seemingly switched when you were around
Him wanting to instead indulge you in the greatest he could offer
You donā€™t need it but its nice being cared for
Gently held by warm hands that help the tenseness in your shoulders or plays with your hair
once in his presence you allow yourself to enjoy in this indulgence
Small protests going away as soon as you laid down on hundreds of cushions as he worked his metaphorical magic
Conversations here go beyond what had just changed
Often reminiscing of old court life and what you had done or seen over the years
The people youā€™d met
The places youā€™d wished you could have taken him to
Outside of his room is an arena where the weight of the world weighs on both your shoulders
But in here itā€™s just you both catching up on lost time
Affectionately in each others embrace
Old and new nicknames falling from each others lips
Flowery language long abandoned by the world in a dead language brought back
A love not meant to be now brought back from the ashes like a Phoenix
Sometimes he thinks this is a dream heā€™ll wake up from
Being cruelly ripped from your loving arms and back into that of deaths cold embrace
But as you kiss comforts into his ears the thought melts away
He was in heaven
This was something heā€™d fight for
A mere mortal like him in the arms of something Divine
Something that would be frowned upon yet neither of you cared
Not when youā€™d both awaited to reunite despite fate saying naught
ā€œYou make me feel aliveā€¦human evenā€
ā€œWhoā€™s to say you arenā€™t human in the first place?ā€
ā€œIā€™m a soulless being, one made of artificial flesh and lightning coursing through my veins. Iā€™d say Iā€™m hardly humanā€
ā€œYour the most beautiful thing ever created ā€
Your father contrary to Qinā€™s initial beliefs is practically radiating joy when he meets the former king
Hephaestus is jolly, giving a firm handshake despite being a god
Itā€™s a bit jarring at first
But in a good way
Itā€™s no wonder you become the person you are today, especially with such a gruff yet gentle man that had made you with his bare hands
Smouldering smoke wafts up from the manā€™s singed beard
Embers glowing softly when you embrace him with the same kindness he exudes
He smells of the forge, metal, sweat, ash and fire
Itā€™s a deep contrast to your more earthy toned one
Something that spoke of adventure and travel
Yet despite the glaring differences your both much alike
A father and his child
Different yet more alike than what meets the eyes
Talk with Hephaestus is easy
Eager to hear of how you both met or ramble about his inventions
The way he seems so genuinely engaged with any type of small conversation makes Qin think of himself as a kid
Someone who everyone looked down upon and never gave the light of day
A begging soul pleading for someone to listen
He feels an knot of rage and pain wind up in his soul
This god was caring, more caring than many of the people he encountered in his life
A man who loved his work
His home
His craft
Yet no one listened
No one cared
No one accept his child and now the human contestants of this arena
The two form a deep friendship
Something formed through similar hardships
A kinship made through the unspoken words of ā€œI get itā€ and ā€œyour not aloneā€
It makes you happy your father found a friend in the one you hold dearest to your heart
As does Qin who becomes more sympathetic as to why Hephaestus was so happy for you finding love in the first place
A marriage that was unhappy from the start
Trying to make the best of it anyways
Continued sorrow
Heartbreak
Betrayal from a brother
Wanting some type of love from anyone
Qin swears to himself if heā€™d ever encounter those who had made this manā€™s life hell heā€™d put them through the same
No one gets away with hurting someone important to the Emperor
Especially not family
ā€œTreat them right and donā€™t break their heart boy. Thatā€™s all I ask of you.ā€
ā€œYou donā€™t need to say it twice. You have my word as Emperorā€
ā€œHeh, I like you. How about we talk business later, Iā€™d hate to see you break that second requirement due to this whole fiascoā€
The 7th round steadily approaches much to your anxiety
Itā€™s noticeable to him how scared you are for him
The other canā€™t tell but heā€™s been around you enough to know your quirks
The slight tapping of your finger
Small bursts of violet sparks
The way your eyes seem more cloudy
He does his best to show you not to worry
That heā€™s strong enough to up against whoever is pitted against him
He spars with Kojiro and even is able to get Buddha to give some extra pointers to ease your mind
It doesnā€™t do much though
He canā€™t exactly blame you, once before you saw him die peacefully
But now thereā€™s a chance youā€™ll see it again in a violent manner
He could already imagine how hard that first death was for you
The second would be devastating
Seeing those tear stained eyes was enough for him to promise himself heā€™d win no matter the Cost
Heā€™d discard an arm or leg if he had to
But he had to win for you
For humanity that you love with a whole heart
This world was worth protecting
With a sigh he reclines back in the red cushioned throne
Soon heā€™d be out in that arena
Life or death
This VIP section was nice except for the nosey people already there
Though he wondered where you were, you said youā€™d meet him here?
Maybe you got lost..,he remembers the time you ended up in a different castle by accident
The memory makes him smile
Even as heā€™s flipping the man who grabbed him into the ground like heā€™s nothing
These guys need to humble themselves
Their in the presence of an emperor
The king of kings
Despite saying this aloud the big guy doesnā€™t get the picture
He blabbers on about being a god before Qin once again flips the man onto the stone ground
The other man though seems amused and offers a drink
One that he kindly accepts as he is about to question if the messenger of the gods can find you-
Turns out this ā€œwasnā€™tā€ his room
Something of which you gently tell him with a laugh
Brunhilde looked less amused as you did
As did Ares
But Hermes found it seemingly hilarious
Especially since everyone else in the room canā€™t help but deadpan as he pulls you into the seat with him
Holding you close as you sigh with a small grin and accept his affection
It is a small moment of comfort
One that both of you know wont last forever
Or wont be guaranteed in the future
Despite that he is confident as ever
Something that makes you want to simultaneously bash your head into a wall about and smile at his unwavering spirit
The emperorā€™s after him roll out a carpet for him to walk down
But before that he pulls you aside
ā€œDonā€™t die on me againā€¦.ā€ The words are choked up in your throat but your able to get them out after a moment ā€œplease Qin, I love you too much to loose you againā€
ā€œHave some faith in me. Iā€™m an emperor, king of kings, and youā€™re my divine being. You have me your blessing of love, that enough will get me through thisā€ the tone in which he says this is both confident and gentle. He kneels down, pressing his lipā€™s against your knuckles. It leaves the onlooking pair of gods and Valkyrieā€™s agape.
He gets up, standing on the balcony to jump down towards his carpeted walkway. But just before he can you pull him down and press a passionate kiss against his lips. The crowd goes wild in both confusion and shock. ā€œCall this an extra blessingā€ at that comment he smiles.
You turn to leave the god area with the two Valkyrie sisters, but not before turning to the two gods. ā€œSorry for the trouble. I can definitely say though that I wonā€™t be pulling something like that for my roundā€ as you say this you look over your shoulder, surveying their reactions. Ares is shock, Hermes like before is amusement and curiosity. You were a contestant, how interesting.
The fight is long and arduous
Armour enchanted and enchanted by both Hephaestus and his Vƶlunder
Hephaestus couldnā€™t do too much in case of suspicion but he did make it a bit more durable and light
Heā€™s bloodied and bruised
An arm was lost
But despite it all he won
He won for humanity
Won for you
And somehow in the process won the respect of the god he was faced against
Hades, king of the underworld
The only other man heā€™d call a king, for he in this fight had truly showed he earned that title
Both went into this battle for someone
But he prevailed in the end cause you were still there to fight for
This wasnā€™t a fight for revenge like Hades gad set out to do
His fight was to sustain you and the rest of the world
To keep you safe and happy
Preserve the world you loved despite its flaws
Qin Shi Haung for a portion of his life had nothing
But now that he had the love of someone he would do his best to keep it intact
To forever keep a smile on your face to keep his sun in the sky
Despite how much heā€™s in pain from both his injuries and his Mirror Touch Synesthesia he gives his respect to Hades
His foe
His equal as a king
His friend
Alvitr is screaming in his mind to get to the medbay already but he waits a moment as the dust settles
Both sides after cheering from humans and shock from gods quiets down
Alvitr appears at his side just as injured as he is
She almost tumbles to the ground
Before he can catch her someone jumps out from the stands beside Chun Yan and her son
A kasa hat with a veil trailing behind it fluttering in the wind as the warrior wearing it rushes towards the two
It happens within a split second but your at their sides
Grabbing the two inured winners
ā€œCareful, you won and canā€™t just go dying on me after all thatā€
He chuckles at that, leaning into your touch as Alvitr gives a small tired thanks
You smile, your own thank you falling from your lips for protecting him
For making sure he got out of this alive
ā€œDonā€™t attribute that to me. The entire time this prideful king had someone on his mindā€ she says this in a cheeky tone as you carry them both back to the medbay
A certain pep in your step
The crowd of both sides watches on with curiosity
In the medbay as they both are put into pods you await by their sides
Watching patiently
A hand against the glass encasing him
Your dad was already at work on a prosthetic for both of them
Something you were grateful for
You think back to the fight
It leavesā€¦and unknown taste in your mouth thatā€™s bitter and sweet
Qin had won
But in the process Hades was dead
You didnā€™t know your ā€œfamilyā€ well except for the snippets your father told you
Almost all were bad
All used him for their own goals or belittled him for his appearance
But from what you removed Hades was one who was seemingly neutral
Perhaps even somewhat kind to your father
Thanking him for his work done
Glaring at opposers who insulted him
In that sense he earned your respect
But with the battle you saw more if his character
Poseidon you couldnā€™t care less about but with Hades you felt more conflicted
Sighing you lean back resting yourself against the pod
Thereā€™s silence and then you hear something
Looking down you see his eyes cracked slightly open
His now only remaining hand pressing against the glass just like your own
His eyes close once more and you keep your hand atop his own
A pane of glass separating the two of you
Despite not needing sleep you close your eyes
Resting against the glass
Eventually you feel something draped over your shoulders
Turning your head you see Chun Yun and her son
Both with worried expressions but also happiness
His hand pressed against the glass trying to reach to yours is prof enough heā€™s still fighting
Fighting for you
And your waiting here for him
The woman who became his mother figure and her son pull up seats near your own
You feel a smile cross your face
ā€œIā€™d wait till the end of time for you to wake up. Take as long as you need, Iā€™ll be there when you wakeā€
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