#As you can tell I think Aphelios is BEAUTIFUL

[ioniansunsets]

Okay so... your Heartsteel Boys and Their Love wrecked me, esp Ez and Phel. Is it okay to make requests? Could you write a Heartsteel!Aphellios scenario with a smol male reader who works at the studio? Requited "unrequited" crush; he thinks it could never work cuz this man is a music icon and clearly with Sett lol Like Settphel is probably a thing in-universe gossiped about by fans (but doesn't actually exist). Oh wow, that was long 😅 But yeah! You can take it from that prompt! Your work is awesome.

✖ Heartsteel!Aphelios x Male!Reader Confession ✖

✖ Word Count: 1.5k

✖ Tags: Mutual Pining, Confession

✖ A/N: Just know I have been thinking about this since you sent it in, for weeks I've wanted to write this and I got really carried away so I hope you enjoy it! It made my heart race in anticipation and I was the one writing it LMAO

Unrelated lyric wise but this was what I was listening to while writing this oops I'm old but the acoustic vibes and unrequited love felt right.

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It was hard. Watching him from a distance this way. Holding yourself back knowing you were not part of the band nor part of their inner circle and truly have no chance. And that is already ignoring the fact that you don't even get to work with Aphelios alone much, he doesn't sing and you worked on that side of things so the only times you really see him at the studio is when he is working on stuff with you or for a photoshoot like now.

Wincing, you watch Sett pick your crush up. Aphelios' arms flailing in annoyance, gently resting on the taller man's chest as he visually shows how he demands to be let down. The giggles and chuckles of other staff and band members just made your heart ache all the more. You scoff, turning to walk away to spare yourself anymore of their cute interactions. You know, just looking at this scene, exactly why everyone thinks they're a couple. How could they not. Even you couldn't deny how cute the interaction was, how you wish you were the one holding Phel close.

The excited comments of " How cute!" and " I ship Settphel so hard." from other people working in the studio just rubbed salt into your wounds. The only solace in that, was at the very least, maybe it meant Phel swung that way and you'd have a chance. But against Sett? What could you do, if his type was big buff men, you were out of luck yet again. You let out a dry laugh as you leave the studio to take a break, not noticing Aphelios' gaze tracking you as you hurry out.

Get some air, yeah, you'll be fine if you grab a snack and pretend you saw and heard nothing. You'll be fine, this was what it was like loving Aphelios. This was alright.

So here you are, moping about it, a drink in one hand and your face in the other. Sitting depressingly with your elbows on the table in an booth far off in the corner of the building's café. If anything, at least it wasn't lunch rush so you could take some time alone. The soft instrumentals of the café's ambient music was somehow making you feel worse.

Thoughts and frustrations were plaguing you so hard you don't hear someone else enter the café, you don't hear them walk over and then sit by you.

It was only until they leaned in close and shoved an open note app on their phone screen under your hands into your line of sight that you jumped, shocked by your personal space getting intruded upon.

[Saw you leave suddenly, are you ok?]

Ah fuck fuck fuck, you know that phone you know that hand.

Looking up to see those god forsaken beautiful ruby red eyes sparkling with concern. You wanted his attention and care but not like this, not when you looked so pitiful, not when you're trying to push down your overwhelming feelings for him.

Offering Aphelios a pained smile you wave away his concern. Silence between you two was thick. It only made your heart sting more. You came here to escape the obvious one sided pinning but with Aphelios here it just made it so much worse.

[It's not really nothing if you're crying...]

Oh were you crying, oh this sucks this sucks. A soft shaky laugh leaves you as you wipe away your tears. Doing your best you try to divert the conversation away from bringing up your feelings.

" Why are you here anyway, you're mid shoot Aphelios. We're not even that close."

You ask him, leaning back into the booth chair. Hands now clasped together, trying your best to hold yourself together.

[I took a break. Wanted to check on you when I saw you run out. You're still my friend you know?]

He looks at you, eyebrows furrowed in concern. How you wish you could reach up and lightly caress that little cut in his brow and tell him its alright, it was just your personal problems regarding him. But you hold yourself back. You bite your tongue, thinking what to say to make all of this better. Recognizing your hesitant attitude he quickly types something else before holding his phone up to you again.

[ You always look out for me when I'm alone and frustrated in the studio, let me do the same for you.]

You pause again, shocked he even remembers all you've done for him.

" I am in love with someone I can't have."

You blurt it out, your own hand rising to cover your mouth. Ah, there was no going back now, this conversation was happening, you did this to yourself.

You see Aphelios freeze up, a flash of heartbreak across his features before it quickly returns to his cool default expression. The click of his neatly trimmed and manicured painted nails against his phone screen was all the more deafening. You should have told the truth.

[ An idol?]

Were you imagining this or was his hand shaky as he held up the phone again.

" An idol...but I think he already has someone so-"

[ He?]

Those damned sparkling ruby eyes looking up at you in hope set your heart off yet again. Why the hell did he have to look at you like that.

" He.

.

.

.

You."

Time froze as you whispered it out. The words leaving your mouth before your brain could catch up. The overwhelming feelings pushed you to admit it, to tell him after months of pinning. You were in love with him. You watched of course, the way shock crosses his features. Alright, you've done this before, the disgust would come next. You prepare yourself but it never happens. Instead he moves closer to you. What? He moved clos- You gulp hard, watching him.

Gently and so painfully slow, you watched his hand rise, slowly pulling down his mask. Ah, his lips, slightly pink, looking so soft, lip gloss still evident on the surface from the photoshoot earlier. The way it curls up gently into a smile as he leans in to you. He leans in to you?! He was barely hovering by your ear now. Your breath gets caught in your throat as Phel's soft breaths lightly ghost over your ears before, the softest, raspiest whispers grace your eardrums.

" I love you."

You froze. What else could you do. The shock gripping your heart, leaving you stunned for what felt like an eternity. It was only when Aphelios pulls away from you slowly. His damned, beautiful, ruby red eyes. They lock with yours. Eyebrows furrow just a smidge in concern, hoping he didn't overstep his boundaries, that your earlier comment allowed him the grace of talking directly into your ears. They had of course. You dreamt of this. His lips, once again, you watch, the way it slowly purses into a thin line, you should say something. Leaving him hanging in the same anxiety you have this way is horrible.

" I love you... Aphelios."

Ah it felt good. The way your chest now feels light. To say it out this way. To let your feelings finally escape into the world outside. To no longer stump it down in frustration. The trembling of your hands, the gasp and smile as Aphelios hears you speak.

And everything hits. All at once. Heart thrumming incessantly in your ears. The hustle and bustle of the world outside suddenly all too loud. The hand reaching up to hold your face and pull you close was all so fast. So fast. So soft. So gentle.

The way his eyes flutter close, the way his hands hold your face like you were something precious to him. The way his lips find yours. Just as soft and supple as you imagined all these weeks. His lips find yours. So gentle. So soft. So gentle. So soft. Your head spins as he kisses you. This was amazing, better than you could ever whip up in the private scenarios of your mind when you daydreamed about him from a distance. This was perfect. So perfect.

The two of you gasp as Aphelios pulls away. His lips slightly parted as he breathes slowly. The way it now shines a little from residual saliva from the kiss. Your heart races, you were so sure it has skipped more than a few beats. The whole scene burned into your memory for years to come.

He was oh so beautiful. Aphelios' face breaks into a warm smile. His eyes narrow from the grin, the pink tinge of a blush under his makeup, his hair falling softly around his cheeks. You can't help but smile too, all the endlessly frustrating one sided pinning that led to this was worth it. You sigh, content, pulling him into a hug. You don't hear it but feel the rise and fall of his chest as he laughs, hugging you back tightly as he leans his head on your shoulder. This was right. This was good. This was happiness. This was yours.

[mazosstuff]

Heartsteel boys × classical singer!reader

Pairings: Aphelios, Ezreal, Sett, Kayn, Yone, K'sante (separately) × gn reader

Cw: maybe reader being a little insecure?

Words: 1.1 k

Aphelios

• You sometimes forget he's in the house, so, thinking you're alone, you start singing a little.

• You were no master at it so it was a little hard for you to say if you were singing with your throat or not, and that was one of his reasons why you never sang infront of him, but following some advices from your vocal coach helped alot.

• You were cooking something when you remembered the part of an opera you did when you didn't know Phel.

• Not noticing him, you started singing the solo and, my my, our boy was shocked.

• He realised you didn't know he was there, but he just stared at you awestruck.

• You never raised your voice in front of him, but to hear it so loudly, he was certainly amazed by it. (Doesn't mean that you were screaming, but it is pretty loud when someone sings right next to you, been there, done that myself)

• It was powerful, and even if he didn't understand a word of what you said, he still thought it was beautiful.

After ending your solo, you turned around and saw him, completely frozen in the spot.

Your cheeks went red

"Phel!" You exclaimed. "I didn't know you were home."

He grabbed his phone and wrote on the notes: do it again

"You... wanna hear me sing?" He nodded his head.

"And to think people say I'm too loud when I sing like this... don't you mind?" He shook his head to indicate a no.

Ezreal

• He kinda knew you sang a little, but he never knew what kind of genre you would be into.

• When you heard their song for the first time, you liked it a lot, so he thought your favourite genre of music must be electronic or pop.

• Truth to be told, you were really versatile with your taste in music.

• You two have a shared playlist where you once put an aria by accident, and you didn't notice until he told you.

"Babe, do you listen to classical music?" You stared at him. How did he know?

"Yeah... I usually sing it too..."

"Shut up, let me hear you! I wanna hear you sing the one you put in our playlist."

Panic. Total fucking panic. What if he didn't like it? What if you messed up the high note? What if...?

"Okay" you finally gave in.

"Let me just prepare a little... I don't wanna hurt my vocal cords."

After preparation, you started. Your heart pounded like crazy.

All went smoothly. You were so scared of having a voice crack but it never happened.

He got his yellow glasses and put them on his face just to push them down (like the scene in the MV).

"Why didn't you tell me I have a soulmate who sings better than me?"

"What...?"

"You can do high notes and everything! I need to tell this to everyone! My soulmate is already special by themselves, but this? You're amazing!"

Sett

• I feel like his mother would turn up the volume of the radio whenever classical music was put.

• He usually rolled his eyes when he was younger, but with age he started to understand the work and the vocal training people put to reach those levels. He respected it.

• Once you were going somewhere so he turned on the radio to put some music and the station the radio was on was the one of classical music.

• Before he could change the station you started singing.

• He secretly started to record you.

• He was impressed to say the least.

You looked over to him. "Delete that. Now."

"Oh come on, babe. You have millions of videos of me singing. Why can't I have one of you?"

"Touché..."

"Do you think I can sing whatever you sang now?"

"Do you wanna end up like Phel?"

"Omg, no"

"Then don't"

Kayn

• Bro rolls his eyes whenever he hears the words classical and music put together.

• He will pretend to throw up whenever you make him listen to a song that's not rock, pop, metal, or anything that doesn't have fast rhythm.

• One time it happened that you found a recording of you singing.

• He wanted to listen to make fun of your taste in music, but he was...

• He couldn't understand.

• Something he thought was lame just became... angelic.

"So... what do you think...?"

"It's okay, I guess"

"Wait... you are telling me that you liked it? Kayn, sweety, are you feeling okay?"

"I'm fine. And what's with the sweety now? Don't say that again"

So, under that façade of the bad boy, there is a golden heart after all.

Yone

• He listens to the classic music playlists on spotify. You can't tell me otherwise.

• Would be delighted to know that you two shared this little interest.

• Would let you sing him to sleep if he allowed himself to rest.

• Once, because you had a minor argument, you slept in separate rooms.

• He couldn't sleep so tried with the music he had saved of spotify but nothing worked.

He knocked at your door.

"What?" You asked him, still pretty pissed off, but probably because of the tiredness and the sadness.

"I can't sleep."

"Me neither"

"Can... can you sing me that one melody you sing me everytime?"

"Can't you just listen it on your own?"

"Why deprive myself of the better version when I have it right in front of me?" The reality was that he needed your voice and not some of a stranger.

If your body wasn't a solid, it would have melted right there.

"Fine..."

(But no seriously, how can you not love this man)

K'Sante

• He would start humming with you some famous pieces.

• I don't know why but I have the feeling that he also has heard somethings so he has a basic knowledge of classical music.

• He asked why didn't you join a choir yet. With your talent, you should.

• He once tried sneaking up on you while you were reading a music sheet.

• With how scared you were you hit a high note that wasn't even in your range, or at least you thought it wasn't.

• The man was too stunned to speak.

"Did you just...?"

"I didn't even know that was in my range..."

"What were you reading anyway? Did you join a choir?" He gasped in excitement.

"Yeah... I followed your advice. It's actually more welcoming than I thought it would be"

"I'm so happy you're comfortable there!" He picked you up and hugged you.

A/n: Hi there! Paranoia has been stuck in my mind for quite some time, so I thought I might write something for the boys from the perspective of someone who grew up in a family of musicians and professional classical singers.

Riot... you gotta tell me why do you create them, make them drop a banger, and make them disappear into thin air.

I am waiting for a comeback of both K/DA and True Damage.

I hope you liked this! As always, requests are open. Check my pinned post!

[writerblue275]

Heartsteel with an insecure plus-size partner (18+)

Inspiration: This is extremely self-indulgent, but I haven’t been feeling great about myself lately and I need a little reminder that I am, in fact, a sexy and beautiful bad bitch. Anyone else who needs a reminder, this one is for you too. We’re beautiful no matter what.

Champions: Heartsteel

Genre: Headcanons

Category: Like 98% Fluff with some implied smut/suggestiveness so (18+ ONLY. Minors DNI)

Gender: Gender Neutral Reader

TW: Swearing. Suggestive stuff. Self-thought body negativity at points and brief mentions of disordered eating behaviors.

Context: In this instance, reader feels bad about themselves for being curvy and this is how the boys would respond. Just remember, we’re all beautiful. Let’s take care of ourselves like the boys would want us to.

All of them:

If someone specific made you feel bad about yourself?

Like they said something rude or nasty to you?

They better count their fucking days.

None of these men will stand for someone making their partner feel bad about themselves.

They’d make sure there was a RECKONING.

*Approving nod* Go get ‘em, boys.

If you do decide to lose weight at some point, they’re making sure it’s for the right reasons (ex: quality of life health adjustment and not just because you want to be skinnier to look more attractive.) and they’re also making sure you’re doing it the right way. The safe way. Because damnit they love you and always want you to be happy and safe.

As long as it’s for the right reasons and you’re doing it safely, they’ll be your biggest supporters. Like the biggest hype men. As well as the best comfort if things are a bit rough. They’ve got your back.

Aphelios

Said it before and will say it again: “The quiet ones are always the most perceptive.”

He absolutely notices when you frown at yourself a little in the mirror, when you take a bit longer to find something to wear, when you murmur something self deprecating about your appearance, or when you intentionally skip a meal (his absolute least favorite).

He knows when you don’t feel good about yourself and it makes him sad because he always sees you as beautiful and attractive.

And it’s hard on him because he really can’t be super vocal about how he sees you, at least in public because people are loud.

But when you two are cuddling or just having quiet time by yourselves when you’re getting ready together, and you can hear him when he does talk, then in those times when you feel bad about yourself, he’s just the sweetest bean omg.

Whispering/murmuring the sweetest and loveliest things to you about how amazing you look.

Like he’d really compliment you to high heaven. Especially if there’s an area that you’re super self conscious about. Ex: “I love those shorts on you, cutie. They show off your amazing legs.”

As for the meals, he’s gently making sure you’re eating. He wants you happy and sated.

I’ve said before that he’s the master of sexting and I fully believe he’d send you texts (both spicy and not) randomly, just letting you know how attractive he thinks you are and that you’re on his mind.

When he does send spicy texts complimenting his favorite parts of you? I hope you’re not around anyone because you will be turning bright red. This quiet moon man is shockingly explicit.

Ezreal

Do I think he’s as perceptive as Phel or some of the others? Maybe not, but I do believe Ez would notice if you’re quieter/down as well as notice your upset glances in the mirror.

It is fucking inconceivable to him when you tell him you don’t find yourself attractive at times.

Like WHAT??? How can that be??? You’re literally perfection to him. And he has excellent taste so…

Compliments compliments COMPLIMENTS. Holy shit he’d shower you with so many lovely compliments anytime you don’t feel good about yourself.

We also know even Heartsteel Ez is a huge history nerd (fuck YEAH I have a history minor so I love this).

When you tell him you don’t feel beautiful, he’d go through so many different civilizations of history and talk about how you fit their ideal standards of beauty. And so to him, you’re always timelessly attractive.

Would pull up artwork (for example, Titian’s “Venus of Urbino”) and texts to make his point. (This is so hot lmao. I blame being an honors kid and going to grad school. We stan an academic king omfg. I feel like he secretly has a masters degree [hehe welcome to the club, Ez].)

And while I primarily think his affection would be shown through compliments (I just see him as so chatty) I definitely think he’d also use at least some touch to make his point.

Like he’d rest his head on your thighs or tummy because you’re just perfect to cuddle with after a long day. Or he’d let his hands, eyes, lips linger on his favorite parts of you (your thighs, your tummy, your ass/hips) just to make his point clear: while you may not love these parts of you all the time, he ABSOLUTELY does.

Kayn

Very similar to Ez where he just cannot wrap his mind around the fact that you don’t see yourself as incredible and sexy at all times like he sees you. And when you tell him a lot of your insecurity stems from being plus-size, that befuddles him even more.

Member #1 of the “That just means more for me to love, baby” club.

When he hears you say these things about yourself, he almost takes it as a little bit of a challenge for himself to better show you that you are in fact, sexy and attractive as FUCK. And it’s a challenge he fully plans on succeeding at.

One of the ones I can picture using primarily physical touch in order to emphasize how sexy he sees you.

I’ve said it before but I fully believe physical touch is one of his love languages (at LEAST giving if not both giving and receiving.)

If you’re talking poorly about yourself, he will kiss you to make you shush. And it’s not a simple peck either. No no no. It’s a full “make-you-breathless” kiss.

And once he’s finally stunned you silent and turned your cheeks pink, he will lean over and murmur why he loves every single part of you that you were talking bad about.

And it’s not just PG reasons either. He’s getting DETAILED. I’ve said before he’s the dirty talk king. He’ll say things like how he loves your hips because they’re just perfect for him to grab onto when he’s fu- (I need to stop before I go off the rails lmao).

And believe me, he’s more than happy to show you what he means. Will gladly drag you home or to somewhere private.

He’d really keep an eye out for when you’re feeling down about yourself and he’d work to shut it down immediately. You’re perfect to him and he will let you KNOW.

K’Sante

K’Sante would be fucking ELITE for this omg.

One of the hardest parts about having a plus-size body is dressing it in a way that is stylish and still unique.

Goodness fucking knows so many plus-sized clothes have no semblance of shape to them whatsoever. Very potato sack.

But you’re with the main fashion icon himself. You have yourself a killer personal stylist (with amazing kisses and lovins to go along with it).

He’s never going to let you look bad. No matter the vibe, no matter the occasion, he’s gonna help you pull an A+ fit together.

And he’s going to explain why each piece works well for your body, so when you go shopping by yourself, you know what to look for.

Always throwing out compliments about how you make an outfit look so good (very intentionally worded this way and not the other way around).

He wants you to understand it’s the person who makes the clothes, not the clothes that make the person. You’re the reason that outfit looks absolutely stunning.

If you ever did want to start working out, I think K’Sante would be an excellent guide. Gyms are fucking intimidating, and I think he realizes that. So he’d give you the full walkthrough and help you figure out what to do on machines and stuff so you don’t accidentally hurt yourself.

And even though we know Sett is the best cook, I’m still convinced K’Sante is also a great cook so he’d make you the best meals omg. Well balanced, delicious as fuck, and filled with a whole lot of love.

Sett

I think it genuinely would make him sad when he realizes your insecurities. Even if you don’t tell him outright, I think he’s very observant and is another member who would see the small things you do that indicate your insecurities with your body.

Member #2 of the “that just means more for me to love” club.

Never too heavy for him so don’t even ask. You’ve seen this man’s muscles. To him, you’re always as light as a feather.

And his compliments? Shit he’d have some of the SWEETEST compliments. And when he sees you feeling down, he wouldn’t skimp on them. He doesn’t skimp on them normally, but now he’s even more complimentary and flirty with you. Like lowkey you have a blush 24/7.

Ok, so I’ve previously ranked Sett as one of the most romantic members of Heartsteel. And I still hold firm that one of his love languages is acts of service (giving). Part of that is cooking. We know he’s the best cook of the group.

And similar to Kayn I also think he’d use physical touch (almost as an act of service) to show his partner he finds them beautiful/attractive/sexy.

That combo? Fuck that’s an elite combo right there. Everything he does, he does with the intent to make you feel loved, happy and as sexy, stunning, and perfect as he sees you.

Gently wandering hands while cuddling, hand on thigh while he drives, hand in the back pocket of your jeans when in line together, hugs from behind, whispered compliments, and neck kisses when you’re getting ready and dressed.

And of course there are the even more personal moments of physical affection. Like marking any area he senses you might be uncomfortable with or hears you talking bad about. We’re talking those parts LITTERED with hickeys here. Because damnit he loves your tummy and your thighs and marking them is his private way of letting you know that. And tbh it feels pretty nice…

An interesting little thing: I absolutely think Sett would encourage you to maybe step out of your comfort zone just a little bit and do something to help you see yourself as sexy. For example, I think he’d be happy to pay/provide what you need for a boudoir photo shoot with an amazing photographer who knows what they’re doing and rizzes you up. (Those seem so fun omg I lowkey want to do one so bad.) And if you gift him with a print of your favorite photo (or even better, a photo book with all your favorite photos) for like his birthday or something? A. He’s glad you see yourself as sexy just as he does. B. Enjoy not leaving bed for like the entire weekend. 😉

Yone

Again, Yone is a member that is just mind-bogglingly perceptive. Over the tiniest things. (The quiet ones y’all, for real.)

Another one who absolutely sees when you don’t look at yourself kindly in the mirror, when you touch your tummy or hips with a frown, when you try and suck in for photos, or when you’re letting yourself be hungry.

He fucking hates it because in his eyes, you’re the most attractive person there is. No one is more attractive than you are.

Murmurs to you the sweetest compliments in passing whenever he can. I believe this man’s experience with lyric writing makes him a god damn poet when it comes to getting his feelings across. It’s one of the reasons I ranked him the most romantic member.

If he notices you looking at yourself unkindly in the mirror, he will come over and wrap his arms around you from behind, smiling gently as he compliments you, especially complimenting the areas he noticed you looking negatively at. He won’t stop either until he feels you relax back against him and he sees a small smile at least.

We’ve previously discussed my belief that Yone is secretly a cuddle fiend. Like in public he is so stoic and serious (fair though, he’s dealing with his band mates **cough cough** Kayn and Ez **cough cough**).

But in private, he’s a damn koala. And he’ll always pull you onto his lap and let you know that you’re perfect to cuddle with, exactly how you are. Prepare to be trapped in some amazing cuddles for the next long while.

Honestly, yes all of the members would be scary if someone insulted your looks, but I think Yone would be the most terrifying to have to deal with. I would never want to be on his shit list.

Likes to eat with you whenever he can. A. You’re a lot calmer than his band mates like 95% of the time and this man needs some god damn peace. And B. It’s a way for both of you to take care of each other. You can make sure he eats (since god knows he spends hella hours in the studio and often forgets) and he can make sure you get some good food in you too. I bet he’d bring home stuff that Sett or K’Sante made, especially if he knows it’s one of your favorites. (He’d absolutely have them draw a fun little doodle on a note to make you smile.)

Just an angel of a partner who refuses to let you feel so dark about yourself when you make his world so bright.

Thank you for reading! I must say, this definitely made me feel better about myself by the end. I hope everyone remembers that you’re perfect the way you are!

[thedemonlady]

HEARTSTEEL KAYN IN NYLON CHINA INTERVIEW 💜

"I have an alter-ego. He has his own name, Rhaast." Speaking of the other self in his body, Kayn suddenly calmed down. "I use the third person to make it easier for you to understand. In my opinion, I am him and he is me. He is completely unleashed, is the most original version of me. He led me to break away from all constraints, including my own complicated thoughts, and just immerse myself in the present and experience everything." Kayn talked about Rhaast calmly, and everyone else stopped what they were doing. K'Sante put down his tablet, and Ezreal stops himself from petting Sett's ear. "For an artist, if you can have a completely isolated space, where you can avoid all distractions and don't even have to think too much, but just exist purely, that kind of freedom can inspire the most beautiful things. Do Authentic creations. Only Rhaast can take me there. He can make me forget other people's expectations and constraints, and even forget myself. He is me, but he can make me forget "me".” Kayn needs to close himself off and create art in company of Rhaast. But not everyone can accept this creative model. What they see is Kayn's absence again and again during rehearsals, and conflicts with his old teammates that occur almost every day. So Kayn finally left the previous band, taking with him the music that came from his heart. Everyone who heard them knew how wonderful those songs were, but as punishment for the world, Kayn refused to release them to the public. "Those who cannot appreciate the existence of Rhaast cannot understand the music we created together." Until Aphelios discovered them.

▶ Other curiosities about Kayn in the interview:

The first thing Kayn does before the interview is say Hello to Akali and tell her that he is also in Nylon, while waving at the camera.

Kayn was surprised to learn that Yone wanted to live with the band.

His favorite food is macaroni and cheese, and potato chips with toppings.

He followed Aphelios' idea of putting the food in the oven at high temperature for twice as long, which caused a fire and K'Sante had to call the fire department.

Kayn, wants to try spicy food in Hunan, Jiangxi, and Sichuan.

He wants to see Pandas

[aphellos]

Sometimes i just wanna die (wish that I could tell you why).

Blue flames eventually lower in heat, joining the burning staffs still touched by wicked orange even as their wielders lay still. Leaving Aphelios the last thing standing in the burning field. He cannot smell the ashen air, cannot feel the singes on his leathers. And soon, the moonstone weapon in his grasp is dissipating. Try as he might to hold Infernum close, it fades from the physical realm all the same. Alune's final words to him are an impossible distance away, until he can no longer sense her at all. Aphelios is left alone in the burning field. He doesn't dare look at the ground, where the Solari scouting party now lay scattered about. Disdain and pain seared into their features. The air stings his eyes as he makes to leave, and Aphelios can only think of the lives cast aside tonight, hate guiding them to their deaths. By his hand. He cries well into the night, even when he has left the field to burn itself out.

When the poison's effect has completely ebbed, Aphelios swears all he had sustained while pain was dulled comes to light all at once. Harsh rays of the sun warms the hidden, lonely temple he sought refuge in until he is sweating and gasping for fresh air. But he cannot move from his bedding, exhaustion making the thought of rising again impossible. Waves of heat make his points of pain all the more noticeable. From crown to heel, there was something that hurt all the way down. Rolling from back to side, an agonised scream has no chord to be heard from. He sobs as his reddened eyes are squeezed tight. There are no tears left for him to cry.

Aphelios often wonders what will happen to him, when the Lunari are no longer hunted, no longer branded heretics. His journeys across Targon seldom have interruptions to these thoughts. One day he will pray for his sister's powers one final time. When they no longer need protection, there will be no need for weapons. His duties fulfilled. His purpose, completed. A loose rock underfoot threatens to send him clambering over the edge, but a quick hand grabs hold of a branch to keep him on the narrow mountain path. It's thorns dig into his palm, but he pulls himself up regardless. Looking down in the valley below, he can see the effects of the previous night's fight in its entirety. Half the hillside scorched to the dirt, the other alight in the falling sun's light. The fight for the Lunari would be a long, grueling one. And despite how it would end, he prayed for it's finality every moment.

Even deep within the sanctums of Targon, they were not safe to celebrate with all of their hearts. The world was awake in the day, and at night, celebrations would be seen or heard far further. Music reverbed in the caves, singing was whispered and dancing slow. All performed in the darkness without Her light. But still the Lunari celebrated; life, each other, and every night gifted to bask in the Moon's beautiful light. When Aphelios had entered, the crowd grew silent. Greeted with only bows of respect and words of gratitude for his sacrifice. The protection he and his sister gave them imperative for their survival. A hoarse voice replies faint as a whisper, when needed. Conversations peter out once they ask him all he knows of where he has been, if they will need to move soon, and what should be done next. Most was for the Moon to answer. None wish to speak of their ordinary days with him even when he has the chance to ask, fussing over repairs to his sacred garb or when he had last eaten. If he had been using the noctum gardens newly cultivated in nearby sanctuaries for him. Broth is forced down a throat still raw from the flower's poison before the Weapon excuses himself. As he nears the cave mouth, the festivities slowly begin again. He decides to guard the entrance for the rest of the night.

His purpose called, tonight. Agony awaited him in the prepared bowl Aphelios stared down in. His gaunt, tired features catch in the reflection, dark eyes pleading for rest staring back. But it was not just suffering he and all he faced this eve would be brought. The only connection to his sister was brought to painted lips as he drank. Even as he convulses, Aphelios could hear her. Alune reaching him again, until she is by his side. She understood better than many the weight of their responsibility, but even so there is joy in having him close, again. He can feel her questioning worry for him, wondering what has happened since they had last found one another. Alune, in her isolation, depended on him to see the physical realm. Aphelios was her link, and her hand. As much as he needed her, she to him. And they could not waste precious time with sharing burden. Especially when one of them felt it tenfold. He would not ask her, in her sanctuary, to mourn for his isolation. With noctum settling into his system, the Weapon readies himself for duty, his hand finding Alune's choice from the arsenal tonight.

i prevail; paranoid ⁺₊⋆ ☾

[djfics]

Behind these Violet Eyes Arc 1 Part 8

Chapter 30: Broken Heart

Summary: Aphelios wants to escape from the asylum until he meets a woman named Senna, and she explains about Thresh and decides to help him. Evelynn receives a horrible news from Tahm kench, and she decides to grant his request.

WC: 987

New Character: Senna

Character mentioned: Lucian

Aphelios heard a woman's voice and wanted to see it, but his vision was blurry, but he felt something in his hands. "Relax...I stole it from a guard, I hope is the same frame number you use" Aphelios felt a pair of glasses and wore it and saw a woman with dark skin, black dreadlocks, green eyes and wears the same outfit: grey sweater and sweat pants and no shoes.

"Who are you?" Aphelios asks, and the woman comes out of the shadows. "The name's Senna, and I've been locked up for 2 and a Half Years by Thresh," Senna said, and Aphelios was shocked that Senna was locked up by Thresh.

"The name's Aphelios, call me Phel for short," Aphelios signed, and Senna understood his sign language. "I heard your Thresh's son."

"Yes, but how did you know?" Aphelios asks, and Senna goes to Aphelios. "I was his secretary, my husband Lucian introduced him." Aphelios was surprised that Senna is the wife of Lucian, the CEO of Lucian Co.

"I'll tell you my story of how I became the CEO's secretary." Aphelios sat down in his cold and hard bed and listened to Senna's story.

It has been 2 years

My husband and I got married on a beautiful church

Surrounded by our family and friends, until we met him.

His name was Thresh and he was building his company and he asked me to be his secretary.

And I accept it.....

Until I found something shocking about his secrets, but he found me, and I ended up here.

"He told me that he lied to my husband that I ran away with.....a lover." Senna burst into tears as Aphelios hugged her. He can not believe that he's not the only victim by Thresh. He had thoughts, he needed to ask Senna about Thresh, and she found something against him, but he decided not to rush it, but he decided to ask her an important question.

"Do you want to be free, Senna?" Aphelios asks Senna, and she nodded until they heard a funny voice. "Oh my gosh...I cannot believe I cried by this tragic story!!" Aphelios and Senna saw a yordle with a 'short' stature with a cloak and glowing eyes.

"Who are you?" Senna asks.

"The name's Veigar, and I'm the most evilest villain of all time!! Mwuahahahaha!!" Aphelios and Senna were confused about Veigar, and Aphelios picked him up. "Put me down, you little boy!!"

"How can a villain be so short with a funny voice?" Senna tries to hold her laughter, and Veigar gets offended by her. "How dare you treat me l-" Aphelios pulled Veigar's hood to shut him up and saw a guard passing by and pretending to be asleep.

"Is...it...gone?" Aphelios asks as Senna comes out of the shadows. "I think so." Aphelios looks at Veigar and decides to ask some questions.

"Why are you here?" Aphelios signed, and Veigar scoffs at them.

"Is confidential," Veigar responds, and Aphelios drops him down. "What the!? Why did you do that!?" Veigar yells at Aphelios, but he ignores him.

"Just go to sleep, Veigar, and we will ask you some questions later," Aphelios lay down and face on the wall. "Let's go, Veigs, he needs to sleep." Senna leaves and opens the secret door, and Veigar decides to follow her until he stops and sees Aphelios sobbing.

He was looking at the necklace that Sett gave him on the day of The assault and started crying. "Sett..." Veigar frowns at Aphelios, and leaves Aphelios alone, and follows Senna.

"I feel bad for this kid, Senna...."

"Me too, Veigs...me too...." Senna looked down while walking at the secret passage and returned back to her cell.

"Have a good night, Veigs."

"You too, Senna," Veigar went to Senna and hugged her, and he went to her secret passage.

"Now is time to time to learn about this place"

December 3, 12:34 A.M. - Kench Manor

"Here's the sketch of the map I made without the guards noticing me, Lady Evelynn." Veigar gaves the map to Evelynn and looks at it.

"Perfect, I'll make a copy just in case and send it to his friends." Evelynn gives the sketch to Veigar and goes inside of the mansion.

"Lady Evelynn, I got a question," Evelynn looked at Veigar and raised her eyebrow. "Why did you want to save this kid?" Veigar asks, which made Evelynn stop walking, look at him, and smirk.

"This kid will be perfect to destroy Thresh," Evelynn said, as she walked to her office room and decided to write a letter on her computer.

"He will pay for breaking my heart, and I'll break his." Veigar looked at Evelynn on her office as he heard the phone ringing.

"This is Kench Co. My name is V-"

"I know who you are, Veigar!!"

"Oh Mr.Kench, sir, how can I help you?" Veigar asks as Evelynn snatches the phone.

"Hey Honey, I miss you so much~♡" Evelynn said while holding her cringe. "I miss you too, my delicious pie," Veigar holds his stomach after Tahm Kench's calling Evelynn with a pet name.

"Why every pet name is f-" Evelynn puts a ball of paper on Veigar's mouth. "Why did you call me all of the sudden honey?" she asks.

"I... don't have time to live Eve....." Evelynn's phone dropped as she heard the news. "WHAT DO Y-"

"I have three weeks to live." Evelynn started crying as she hung up her phone.

"Eve?" Veigar went close to her as he looked at her. "Lady Evelynn? Are you okay?" he asked as she nodded.

"Yes Veigar, I-" as she was about to talk, she heard her phone buzzing and saw a message from Tahm Kench, which made her eyes open.

"Lady Evelynn, what's wrong?" Veigar asked, and she nodded.

"We better get him out of this place Veigar before is too late"

A/N: I hope Evelynn's plan works, but anyway, I did include Senna because of her lore with Thresh, and she ha some interactions between Veigar in Legends of Runeterra, which it looks cute, and the interactions with the twins, and this is why I include her.

And of course, Lucian will appear in Arc 2, and Tahm Kench's request will be reveal in the last part.

Anyway, I'll see you on Wednesday for the next chapter.

[queenofruneterra]

Relationship SFW+NSFW headcanons because I can <3

With Aatrox, Kayn, Aphelios, and Sett

SFW

Aatrox

• Despite what he says, Aatrox is very insecure

• He would kill anyone he thought his s/o loved more than him in a heartbeat

• If he’s ever in a mood, sit on his lap and wrap your arms around him (as much as you can, he’s a big guy)

• He’s HORRIBLE at making people feel better

• He honestly has the urge to tell you to get over whatever is bothering you

•But if you’re really down, he’ll put you on his chest and wrap his wings around you for a while

• Sometimes he says rude things without considering his s/o’s feelings

• He’d never say it out loud, but it bothers him when you’re upset with him

• He hates apologizing

• Instead, he’ll pick you up (he doesn’t care if you’re busy or not) and hug you, and maybe take you out to fly

• Sometimes, when you’re cuddling (If you’re lucky, and he’s in a really good mood) he’ll tell you some things he likes about you, praise you, and be very clingy

• It only happens once in a blue moon, so cherish it when it does

• Yes, he’ll deny it if you bring it up afterwards

• If you’re the loud type, he’ll listen to everything you say, responding with sounds instead of words, but he listens

• If you’re quiet, he’ll sit with you in comfortable silence for as long as he can. He loves being with his s/o

Kayn

• Kayn is really protective of his s/o

• REALLY protective

• Be careful when you vent to him, the person who offended you might end up dead within the next hour

• He loves watching you do things, whether it’s baking, reading, playing games, watching TV, anything.

• He thinks you’re beautiful, no matter what you’re doing

• Sometimes he’ll sneak up behind you, wrapping his arms around you and giving you butterfly kisses

• Kayn either doesn’t want to cuddle, or won’t let go of you.

• No in between.

• If you’re clingy, he’ll let you hold on to his arm or hold his hand, but never his corrupted one

• When you’re upset, he’ll try to console you, despite Rhaast in his ear telling him it’s stupid

• He loves when you run your hands through his hair, be glad he trusts you enough to let you touch it

• If he ever gets into a fight with his s/o, he’s usually the first to apologize

• He’ll do anything to make it up to them, whether it’s with gifts, kind words, physical touch or all three

• Kayn hates being without his s/o for long periods of time, so if you’re ever separated, prepare for lots of kisses when he sees you again

Aphelios

• Aphelios likes to take relationships slow

• He’s inexperienced, shy, and doesn’t want to mess things up

• If he ever gets into a fight with his s/o, he’ll talk to Alune for advice

• Since he’s usually unable to speak, he gives you gifts to let you know he cares

• He listens to everything you say. EVERYTHING.

• You mentioned you liked a really specific kind of chocolate made by a really specific brand that’s basically impossible to find like 3 months ago?

• He’s been looking for it since you mentioned it.

• Aphelios loves physical affection, he’s very touch starved

• He’ll be big or little spoon, whichever you want. He’s just happy to be with you

• If he’s frustrated or tense, he’ll want you to hold him against your chest

• Please play with his hair, hold his hand, kiss his cheek, anything

• He loves the attention

• Sometimes he’ll ask you to do random things together, just to spend time with you

• He gets jealous surprisingly easily, although he won’t let you know

• He knows that you love him, but he’s afraid you’ll get bored and leave

Sett

• Sett is all over his s/o, 100% of the time.

• If you’re near him, he’ll place you on his lap

• He’s very protective, and won’t hesitate to snap on anyone looking at you for too long

• Loves calling you petnames

• He knows you’re strong, and doesn’t think you need to be protected…

• But he loves doing it.

• Sett loves PDA

•He’ll hold you close to him when he’s with you, kiss you, anything to make sure everyone knows you’re his

• If you get into a fight with him, he’ll probably take it out on the next poor soul he’s against in the pit

• He’d never yell at you, or do anything to hurt you

• He only wants to take care of you

• Sett spoils you hard

• He treats you like his princess, because that’s what you are to him

• He’ll buy you gifts, take you to nice restaurants, take you on trips, etc

• He’s always down to cuddle.

• Always the big spoon. Unless you realllyyyyyy beg for it. Then he’ll let you hold him.

• If he’s having a bad day, scratch his ears. He’ll immediately feel better.

NSFW

Aatrox

• Aatrox isn’t very needy himself, but he loves when you are

• If you’re ever in the mood, you need to tell him, or he honestly won’t notice

• He loves teasing you with his voice

• He has a size kink. No doubt.

• If he’s feeling sadistic (when isn’t he, honestly) he’ll make you beg for him to touch you

• If he’s not really in the mood, he’ll put you on his thigh and let you ride it

• When he is in the mood, however, he’ll destroy you

• He loves being on top of you, caging you underneath his massive body

• Aatrox tries not to be too rough, but sometimes he gets lost in the moment and thrusts too hard

• He’s not very loud, but his occasional moans still drive you crazy

• If you want him to be louder, start rubbing his horns, they’re very sensitive

• He degrades you. A lot.

• He’ll call you his toy (and use you like one)

• Don’t be a brat unless you want to lose your ability to walk.

• Aatrox loves you, but he’s not above causing you pain as a punishment

• If you tease him too hard, he’ll pin you against the bed and fuck you until you can’t think

• “Isn’t this what you wanted?”

• He loves hearing your moans, and will do anything to hear them for as long as possible

Kayn

• He loves making you cum

• Watching you writhe underneath him is his biggest turn on

• If you pull his hair, he’ll moan. Every. Time.

• Turning him on isn’t that hard, he always wants you

• Start kissing his neck and he’ll take you right there

• He’s a switch

• Sometimes he just wants you on top

• He’s usually gentler with you, he likes enjoying your time together

• He’ll be rough if you ask him to, though

• He worships your body

• He mostly likes giving, since he really wants to please you

• He won’t say it, but he loves when you tease him

• His moans turn to whines when he’s climaxing

• Kayn can be sadistic at times, usually when he’s angry

• When he’s rough, he’s rough.

• He likes breathplay, and will make sure you know he could kill you at any time

• Hickeys and bite marks everywhere. Better not wear anything revealing

• He loves making you beg him to let you cum

• If he’s in a really bad mood, sometimes he’ll just edge you without letting you release

• He once held Rhaast to your neck, but it frightened you so much he promised to never do it again

• He’d never really hurt you, but sometimes the things he says scare you

Aphelios

• Aphelios has no clue what he’s doing

• He’s still learning

• He loves when you ride him, it makes you both feel good (and he likes to look at you)

• He’s not usually in the mood, he doesn’t think about sex a lot

• If you want to turn him on, sit on his lap and start kissing him

• He’ll get hard immediately

• He loves missionary, he feels it’s more intimate

• VERY loud

• Sometimes he’ll cover his mouth when he’s climaxing because he gets so loud (doesn’t really work)

• He just wants to make you feel as good as you make him feel

• When you moan his name his mind goes blank

• He hates the idea of hurting you, so he’s usually the romantic type

• If you ask him to be rough, he’ll try

• As he gets better, he’ll start driving you insane

• His thrusts are slow, but very powerful

• He likes looking into your eyes when you cum

• He’s embarrassed to ask, but he loves when you give him head

• His legs and hands start shaking when he’s close

Sett

• Super rough.

• Even when trying to hold back, he’s rough.

• He likes when you dress up in lingerie

• He’s really always turned on

• He loves praising you when you’re together

• He’s not really into anything crazy, but he likes tying you up

• He’s totally the type to experiment

• If you tease him, he’ll tease you

• He knows you like his voice and uses that to his advantage

• Whispers sweet things while he’s fucking into you

• Sometimes he holds your waist so tightly that he leaves bruises

• He doesn’t really moan normally, but he’ll do it on purpose just to drive you crazy

• He does let you dominate him from time to time

• Sometimes he needs a break

• He gets super quiet when he’s climaxing, except for his heavy breathing

• He loves kissing you everywhere

• His favorite place is between your thighs

• He knows he’s good at oral, and he’ll make sure you cum over and over

• He always makes sure you finish, no matter what

• He’d spend hours between your legs before he let you go unsatisfied

• He’ll try any positions, but he likes being on top of you

• Anything you do turns him on, but if he sees you on your knees he’ll lose his mind

[arcane-ish]

Silco bunnies

I’m not much of a fanfiction writer (English is not my first language and I’m flat out not very good), but if I could write, these are the plotbunnies on my mind after that season 1 ending.  (in the unlikely case that anybody wants them they are all up for adoption, do with them what you will)

Silco’s Happy Life

Basically a feel good story about Silco x anyone (Reader? Viktor? Sky? Basically anybody he doesn’t have much of a pre-established relationship with) where Silco falls in love with X and through learning to open his heart to X begins to realize that he also had to teach Jinx to make friends and open her heart to others again, beecause with X he sees that it worked out for him despite his trust issues. 

The darkly “Happy End” version of season 1/Silco in jail 

Where Jayce is actually okay with Silco turning himself in, Silco goes to jail, Jinx returns to Vi, but she visits Silco in jail regularly Hannibal Lecter style and he grumpily and misantrophically comments on whatever Jinx tells him is going on in her life. 

(if that fic had a plot it would probably Jinx asking Silco’s advice on various things that are happening in the aftermath of Silco going to jail and at one point she stops coming and Silco freaks out and breaks out of jail to ave her from whatever has happened to her)

I could also imagine that as a side story to where after Silco trades himself in to give Zaun independance Cait makes her parents take in Vi and Jinx and Jinx is super freaked out by living in such an opulent house and not quite trusting Cait’s parents and again coming to Silco to ask advice from im. 

That Silco/Vander snarky coffeeshop AU

Basically Silco and Vander as this cranky married couple who run a coffee shop together and raise their kids. In my head, Silco is constantly in a bad mood, hates each and every single one of their customers and constantly comes up with ideas how they should use their coffee shop to distribute drugs in their pastries. Maybe the plot would be that their daughter Vi falls in love with the beautiful girl Cait who is a customer and Silco can’t grumpily eye roll hard enough. Jinx is the adorable daughter who tries to get him to ease up and be happy for Vi. 

Silco’s name

Okay we know from Mel and Cait that at least some people do have firstname/lastnames in Piltover. Ever wonder whether Silco is a first or a last name? Or even just a nickname? What if he has a secret first name that he usually doesn’t share with people. What would it be? [partly inspired by the chembaron’s rant on how Silco “had the name, had the look” or something along those lines and that’s why they trusted him and looked to him as a leader]

I could picture that being the topic of like a Silco&Vander back story, or a Reader/OC fic. 

Ghost!Silco

After the end of season 1 Silco turns into a spirit that follows Jinx. He actually can’t interact with her (for now). He basically watches her actions and mentally/spiritually head desks constantly at how stupid everybody around Jinx is and how from his perspective they are doing everything wrong. Maybe eventually at the end he can send her a sign. 

Hey they could do the Aphelios & Alune thing from League. 

Vander and Silco’s first meeting

I just really wonder how they met. What did Vander think of SIlco when they first met? Did they meet as equals, either with both of them being nobodies, or were both of them gang/community leaders already at that point? Or was one of them already a leader and the other one was an upstart? 

Did Sllco already have his eye back then, or did that happen later? 

Some ideas that float in my mind maybe Vander is already a successful street gang leader (kind of like Vi in Act 1) and Silco is like this angry, scrawny, hungry kid? Or maybe it’s later in life and Vander is like maybe one of the miners who tries to organize the miners and it’s more a union meets organized crime thing? Or I could picture Vander like boxing and fighting people for money in underground pit matches (maybe for some angsty reason) and Silco sees his potential? 

Time Traveler

Okay maybe that’s on odd one. So Silco wanted like the nation of Zaun right? But we know that Zaun does become a thing right. So in a way Silco succeeded? Like my headcanon is the council survived through Mel having some sort of protective magic going on and against all expectations the council decides to stick with their decision. Maybe Sevika takes over the underworld and makes sure their side of the deal is upheld. 

Anyway the future there is a scholar of the history of Piltover and Zaun and they become curious about the person who negotiated Zaun’s independance and what happend to them and how could it happen they were killed. So they travel back in time to witness the events and they find out how it was a daughter who was his undoing. 

Jilco domestic father-daughter fluff

I think there’s already a couple, like Silco braiding Jinx’s hair or Jinx freaking out about her first period, so maybe some of them might already been covered. 

Silco reading Jinx a book for bed time. Maybe Jinx is hesitant because that used to be something with her family. Maybe Silco has one from his childhood. Maybe he thinks they are stupid.and doesn’t like the plots and Jinx asks him about his childhood, whether he never had anybody read to him. Maybe Silco gets creative and sarcastically reads her stuff from the paper instead or maybe they make up stories. 

Jinx’s first birthday when she’s with Silco. Silco freaking out about what gift to get her or whether to get her a gift at all. Maybe instead of a present and a birthday party he takes her on a trip instead to see some thing or another. And maybe give her a lecture. Or maybe his gift is not giving her a lecture for once. 

Speaking of taking trips together. Silco at a carnival. Suffering on a merry go round. 

Just Silco walking through Jinx’s lair and looking at and thinking about the various things she has there and what they mean in his mind. 

Jinx walking in on Silco having sex with Sevika. Okay, I generally don’t think that Silco and Sevika are likely to have that kind of relationship, but maybe they tried it at least once and it was super awkward and I think Jinx’s reaction might be hilarious. (btw, would love some POV of Sevika on Silco, what exactly he ever did or said that drew her to him) 

I feel like Silco’s clothes should have their own backstory

Who makes them? At what point did he start dressing like that? Was this something his parents taught him? Something he decided on his own? (somebody pointed out that he hates the topsiders but he has adopted their style) 

Silco versus the council

I feel like we were robbed of a scene where Silco faces the Pilotover council and rants at them. 

Also maybe Silco/Jayce hatesex as they negotiate various details of their deal or have to find a way of co-existing and working together (ie let’s say taxes and trade between the cities or some sort of infrastructure project like a train or an elevator). 

[pantheon-god-of-war]

I made a post on Twitter and learned that Pantheon x Aphelios is a genuine ship like Aphelios x Sett is? Honestly I only ever cared about 200 years when I kicked his face in while ulting bot. I think his story while tragic is very isolating. So I went back to read through the lore of his again to make sure I remembered everything correctly from the first time I read it back when he was released. 

Now bare in mind I do not ship bash, if you like the ship more power to you, I won’t discourage anyone from shipping what they like. It’s all fiction. That said I will analyze the two of them and see if I can find some common ground from the lore material we have. 

Aphelios and Alune were both children of the Lunari and were heralded to be these great children of destiny for the lunar faith. From a young age they had all this weight thrust upon them to defend the Lunari as fighter and seer. This supposed great destiny, while it turned out to be true is quite brainwashing for young children and incredibly manipulative. It is stated that Aphelios had a very strong and deep connection with his sister which in turn hurt him when she was not there since he likely felt isolated and had severe problems fitting in with others. Its a common phenomenon that certain individuals who have a singular best friend or sibling suffer immensely when that person leaves and they are left to deal with others, much like some of us have most fiends online these days and desperately wait for said friends to get on so they will have company. It even says that without Alune his faith wavered, clearly tying him immensely to her so much that there is a dependency on her closeness that correlates to his effectiveness in combat or even as a functioning human being as it is said that he lost his very purpose. It seems like while Alune firmly believes in the Moon Aphelios believes in her and whatever she stands for, so will he. I don’t want to say Moon Simp here because they are brother and sister but in essence he very much does what she commands, even in game. Its a very unhealthy sort of hyper dependency as without her he just falls apart. 

In this desperation he comes across noctum on a spiritual journey and consumes it only to later understand that he is to live as a conduit for Alunes magic. I like this excerpt out of his story because it highlights the duality and the tragedy of their relationship. 

Only now did they understand their destiny. Aphelios would hollow himself out with pain, but would become a conduit for the moon’s power. Alune would live alone, isolated in her fortress, but she would guide her brother, able to see through his eyes.

While it is tragic it really takes away from his own character. He has no real will of his own at this point, Alune is faithful to the moon and guides him in any way she sees fit as she is the seer, he is merely the earthly vessel for her actions that are in the best interests of the Lunari. 

With Aphelios previously already being quite anti social as he only focuses on Alune this connection should amp it up tenfold. Imagine having the only person you really care about in your head constantly talking to you and telling you what to do so long you are under the painful influence of a harmful substance. It makes him the epitome of a living tool, because he does not speak or feel and because he is hyper fixated on his sister. When you hollow your body out with a poison that numbs you to all sorts of feelings there is really little sense for physical companionship as you have numbed yourself to the point of not being able to speak, with constant pain coursing through you. That is without Aphelios innate antisocial behavior

All and all this paints Aphelios as a silent killer who works alone, gets his missions either from Alune exclusively, or convenes with Lunari elders on what targets need to be eliminated. He very much reminds me of Agent 47, take the job, maximum efficiency, get it done, get the next job. His destiny or purpose is to serve the Lunari and keep them safe and anything that keeps him from achieving his singular purpose is either an obstacle or not worth his time. 

Pantheon is a whole new problem in that he hates everyone on the mountain, to varying degrees but still. His one big defining trait is that he stands up to the gods, aspects and darkin. He renounces the power of the aspects and the gods dominion over Targon and will fight nearly anything to follow his belief. He threatens Aurelion Sol, fights Xerath and generally just howls at every aspect ascended, demi god, or darkin there is. When mom told Atreus to pick his battles he simply said “I’ll pick em all” and off he went kicking everyone ass. 

Pantheons place in Targon is very uncertain. I said this before when he got reworked that this stance against the gods will put him at odds with everyone on Targon. The Solari and Lunari believe in their respective gods, the Rakkor or Targonians all believe in either of those gods or worship other constellations since in Targon this ascended magic is something to aspire too. People look up to the stars, ask them for guidance, read their fate in the stars, trust them and even pilgrim from every corner of the earth to worship and marvel at the gods. Pantheon would be at odds with every single person and while he won’t slaughter everyone I think the canonical thing for Pantheon to do is just leave mount Targon and fight other gods OR actually challenge and kill Leona, Diana Taric and so on. Which would be a very dark but also very possible path. Kill the aspects to show the masses that their gods do not save them and demand exponentially more than they ever return. For that Pantheon would have to end the Lunari and Solari faith and completely reshape the way people on Targon think about the stars, and as much as I love Pantheon I do not see that as something possible, nor do I see him as the kind of man who would force anyone to agree with him. He carries his rage and resentment but he will not force it upon another, rather confront the person responsible and settle it with them (the gods). 

Now Pantheon did fight with the Ra’Horak in his fight against Xerath. Where it was actually the Ra’Horak fighting Xerath before Pantheon arrived. I am guessing that was because the first sun disc was constructed in Nerimazeth and the Solari desired it for some reason, but I am getting off track here. Pantheon helped the Solari warriors, which leads me to believe that perhaps he can exist on Targon in a way. But with the circumstances I think it was more him fighting against Xerath. Since that thing was clearly a godlike entity that he was all but ready to kill. The Solari just happen to be there and he decided to aid the mortals fighting against a god, that does not mean he agrees with their beliefs. 

Had Aphelios fought Xerath, would Pantheon have helped? Sure, probably. I think Pantheon would also help Leona and Diana against Aatrox if they needed his help again. It’s all a matter of hierarchy. Who is the greatest threat and who is a lesser one. So I could see them working together against a greater common foe for sure but more I think not. 

His quote to Aphelios is at first glance more positive, but considering all the underlying character traits I think it is a little darker than what it at first implies. Pantheon knows that it is human destiny to fight for survival and only those strong and brave enough do not shy away from the pain and anguish that decision costs. Pantheon understands Aphelios motivation, why he fights, that does not mean he supports it. 

To Pantheon, Aphelios is a man so zealous and devoted to the moon that he would willingly forsake his humanity, poison himself and suffer for eternity so that he could enact the will of the moon, a god. This is going to really set of Pantheon’s past when the god of war possessed his body, forced him into the back of his own mind only to do what he wanted with Atreus flesh. That is the exact breaking point on why Pantheon and Aphelios will hardly ever see eye to eye. One of them a devoted zealot, willing to surrender it all in service to the moon, the other a warrior who despises the gods and their machinations above all else having once been at the mercy of one of them. With Aphelios added antisocial character I really doubt they would ever exchange much words. Perhaps Pantheon extends an olive branch and tries to get Aphelios to live for himself. But Aphelios would refuse, if no one else could sway him from this singular purpose in life which he has grown up with since his birth, this random warrior won’t be able to sway him either and here the line from Pantheon comes back in as a sort of, “I understand and hail your conviction.” before the fight, where he respects the resolve, but not the reason for it. 

That’s why I don’t think they are quite shippable. The only two people I could really see Aphlios with is either Diana or Taric. Diana only if she embraces her role as leader of the Lunari where she comes to appreciate what Aphelios does for her people but is worried about his own mental health, from one antisocial who has grown above it to another. She could perhaps understand and through said knowledge know how to help him open himself up more. That is if she cared enough. Taric on the other hand would feel the damage and pain in Aphelios, and as all life should be beautiful so would he try to mend Aphelios. He clearly has the warmth, care, compassion, and patience to deal with someone as secluded as Aphelios, gently prying him open until he finally lets himself feel again and maybe finally finds someone who can help him open up to other Lunari and Targonians. Isolation is a terrible thing and it leaves horrible scars. I see only Taric in a position where he could mend those scars. Pantheon likely would not care, he is cold and angered himself, no mercy for the strong, as he says. That’s why I think they would clash or would just never get past the cold nodding before combat phase. 

This isn’t to bash any people who like the ship, I just thought id give my two cent on Pantheon x Aphelios and why it never occurred to me to ship these two. I get that emo x himbo is a thing, probably also why Aphelios x Sett is so loved, but from a lore and character standpoint I don’t really see it. 

This was a post I’ll link to twitter, but if you have input or a different opinion I am always open to discussion and new viewpoints. Go crazy! 

[riftimagines]

can maybe have aphelios x reader headcanons please? .w.

With him being released the other day I thought it would be appropriate to post this now. Also I’m incredibly bad at playing him. *internal hell screaming* :^) Anyway I hope you like these Headcanons for the moon boy!

Aphelios x Reader

-He is, obviously, a quiet boy and very recluse. Pretty much always staying near Lunari hideouts unless the Moon or Alune needs him elsewhere.

-You’d most likely meet him in the night. Either your a new Lunari or your just so ensnared by the beauty of the Moon and your just sitting there looking at it peacefully.

-Alune would be aware of your presence first and send Aphelios out to you. She senses no danger but just to be safe.

-You’d be startled when you hear a rustling noise and turn your face to meet a beautiful blue gun pointed at you. Aphelios is stoic while holding it but his eyes tell you the unsaid questions.

-Once you explain your unarmed and was just there to enjoy the moon he’d be a bit more relaxed seeing as your no danger but doesn’t turn his defenses off and keeps his distance while you were there.

-You’d go to that spot often and always smile and wave at him when he’d come. Sometimes you’d offer him a spot next to you for company but he’d always refuse.

-It’s only when Aphelios is having a particularly lonely day that he finally takes you up on your offer to sit with you. He misses his sisters physical company and though you may not be her you give off that same calmness she did.

-Aphelios puts his faith before all else but if you happen to be in danger or need assistance he wouldn’t hesitate to help you.

-Only Alune knows this but he has a secret sweet tooth. When they would have down time from their intense training she would make moon cake and he’d practically eat all of it. So don’t be surprised if you make him some that it will be gone by the end of the day.

-He is also a surprisingly good dancer. He’ll sometimes, if he thinks no one is watching, start to sway and move to a beat in his head. If you two get close enough he might do a little waltz with you under the moonlight.

-Kissing and really romantic gestures will come much later. He is a very awkward boi, be gentle. Alune will know when he wants to make a move but he’s internally freaking out. She’ll practically be like Sebastian from the little mermaid without the music. He’ll awkwardly hold your hand with an uncharacteristically red face and peck you cheek. He’ll practically faint from that alone.

-This moon boy will push himself to his very limits to let you know he cares in his own way. Only the survival of his faith and his sister would be the only things he’d put in front of you but anything else comes second to you, his lovely moonlight.

[ioniansunsets]

i’ve recently been on dating apps and ITS A BATTLEFIELD OUT HERE. Could i get some heartsteel aphelios to comfort me please? 😭preferably one where the reader and aphelios are already an established relationship 🫶

✖ Comfort Heartsteel!Aphelios x Reader ✖

✖ Word Count: 566 Words

✖ Tags: Established R/S, Surgery Mention

✖ A/N: This is reader and Aphelios who are High School Sweethearts and he wants to tell you things will be ok but can't do it properly </3

✖ Wrote This Listening To: Monsters - Falling Feathers It really fit too well I am hurt….

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It was not a good time. Aphelios knew good times, of course. He knew what it was like to serenade you under the stars, he knew what it was like to belt out songs in a private karaoke room with you cheering him on, he knew he loved having you by his side as he wrote his own songs and sung them back to you. He knew all these things that were constants in his life that he never thought he would lose.

Honestly. When he heard he would have to get surgery for his vocal chords he was devastated, but you were always there, gently consoling him. You were always by his side, always telling him how no changes of this sort would make you love him less, your love would never waver. You were a constant in his life that kept him grounded enough to see past the horrors of losing his hobbies and subsequently help him find solace in the possibilities of any sort of hopeful future. So obviously when you were the one sad, when you were the one lying in his arms crying what was he supposed to do other than try to comfort you the same way you comforted him? You were there for him and he would be there for you, that was just how it was.

A gentle hand rising to caress your cheek, the soft brushing of his thumb to wipe away your tears. His lips pressed against your cheek as he tries to will away your sadness with his affection. Not ever being able to sing again was horrible, but now, seeing you in his arms, and his voice not being loud enough to talk you through your pain, ah…he hates it. But in the end, he knows his actions are as much a comfort for you as his voice, so gently he pushes your hair aside, peppering soft kisses against your forehead. Warm breath fanning over your face as he rests his forehead against yours. His free arm firmly wrapped around your waist, holding you so close to him that you could feel the firm thumping of his heart against your chest. Carefully he leans back a little to properly look at you.

“ I’m here for you.”

It was soft, raspy and barely audible of a whisper that leaves Aphelios’ lips, a haunting semblance of what his angelic voice used to be. But it was still Aphelios, it was still your lover. Hearing him try so hard to be there for you through his own pain… His slender fingers reach out to tilt your chin up towards him, a look of concern on his face. Even when he looked at you like this, he was beautiful, the way his lips curved in a frustrated pout, how his sparkling ruby eyes looked so serious as he stares straight into yours, the way his brows furrowed as he thinks hard on how to show his care and concern. And when you crack an exhausted smile at him, the way his eyes light up, the way he pulls you back into a hug with his hands gently rubbing your back, the way he rests his head on your shoulder so you can feel his warm skin against your neck. You were loved, oh so loved by him that it was hard to stay sad for long.

[ilovelollipopx]

Aphelios{Bathing in the lake}

The light from the moon radiated and shimmered on the earth below it. Peaking its way through the shroud of leaves provided by the towering trees of the forest. Landing gracefully on the forest’s floor, revealing the work of Solari Corpses. That what had her attention for a few seconds, a grim sight, one that gave her mixed emotions though she would have later to think about that. Sheathing her spear back into its holding place on her back. 

Kneeling down in front of the two children she was searching for earlier she gave them a warm smile. As to not frighten any more than they were already.

“Now it the two of you troublemakers wandered off further outside the current territory than told too, let's get you two home now alright?” her voice was tranquil and comforting. To add to that they had already known who she was so it didn’t take them long to run into her arms.

Once they stopped crying on to her attire she crouched down reaching to their height, reaching to their small fragile faces and wiping away their tear-stained cheeks gently.

“We didn’t mean to *sniff* go this far *sniff* we just wanted to see the moonlight butterflies!” one of them hicked clenching on to her skirt with fear.

The sight had wounded her heart, and even she could be cold to kids sometimes. But to go as far as murder them based on their religion? That was just a new low in her book, although it didn’t surprise her it was the Solari after all.

Reaching into her satchel she pulled out two wrapped moon cakes and gave one each to the two kids. 

“Now lets you get you two back to your parents alright?” she suggested

Thus they began their walk back to camp the walk filled with silence as the kids happily munched on their treats. The scenery was nice as well, the moon was still shining bright in the night sky and this part of the Mount Targon. It would be a nice night for a walk, chilly- yet in a sense warm. It was funny how she wasn’t even Lunari, just a simple lady who enjoyed the night. On the other hand, she wasn’t one to wake up bright and early and was more likely to wake up in the night. It didn’t mean the daytime didn’t shine the beauty of the earth either.

It didn't take long for them to get to the current intended Lunari camp quietly and sneakily. As she entered the two kids had already rub to their parents hugging them, even as they got scolded. They briefly thanked her and went on to their tasks. She was a bit relieved that there was nothing left to do tonight, relaxing and hanging with Aphelios was on her to-do list. Unfortunately, when she asked around she was told that her lover was out on a scouting mission.  

Leaving the camp once more she set out to the spot that Solari's have a zero chance of finding since it was only revealed under the moon. Making her way through trees and vines almost like a maze it wasn’t until she was met with the sight of a lake did she stop in her tracks. 

The way the water rippled with the light of the moon reflected on it was truly beautiful. Stripping down she set her belongings neatly a good distance away from the water. Testing the water she dipped her toes into the water not flinching away and deciding it was good enough she entered. Truth be told the lake was in a way enchanted, the water actually was warm when the moon shone on it on nights like this.

She walked down to a deep yet shallow part where the water was at her shoulders. There she, sat eyes closed, enjoying the feeling of warmth, glad that she could rinse the blood off her as well. When the sound of rustling was heard she turned around with a curious look, which turned into excitement. In her sights stood Aphelios. 

She guessed that his lookout went successfully as he didn’t have any blood or wounds on him. It seemed as if a blush had appeared on that pale face of his before he averted his eyes.

“You’ve seen me naked before Apehio~” she teased

“Come on in the water is warm tonight!” she pleaded

It didn’t take long before the quiet guy had stripped down of his clothes and placed them alongside her belongings. Turning around with a mischievous smirk she covered her eyes and waited for him to enter the water. Her thoughts were nothing other than those of pure. When she could feel the ripples of small waves against her back she wanted to turn around. A yelp emitted from her as lips landed on her bare neck cascading down to her shoulder, small butterfly kisses. Those kisses were quick to make her a little in the mood, but also they felt reassuring. 

“Thank you” he whispered snuggling his face into her neck as he held her close.

It was rare that his voice didn’t sound scratchy as if he was always coughing when he drank poison to communicate with his sister Alune. Yet it sounded as clear as water which meant Alune wasn’t connected with him.

“Why did you thank me?” she asked sure that she didn’t do anything special today

“For helping those children, and the lunari even when you don’t have to” he whispered

This made her turn around to face him, staring at his face as if searching for the answer. It didn’t take long for her to find it, Aphelios was tired. Tired of being a weapon even for his people, tired of living in hiding like this, tired of being away from his sister.

Lifting a hand she cupped his cheek and he instantly leaned in her hand as if she suddenly would disappear.

“I always tell you I know I don’t have to stay here to help, or to fall in love with you, and even choose to help the lunari over the Solari. But I did. Because I have the power to bend destiny, to change fates and since I fell in love with you im gonna help you until I can. You’re not gonna go through this alone neither you or your sister” she spoke pulling him closer and leaning in for a kiss, which he didn’t hesitate from.

At first, the kiss was slow as the two basked in the moonlight, and they pulled away staring at each other intensely. Both hoping that this night would last much longer so they could be together much more before destiny intervened once more when the sun rose.

[sanguiresse-a]

For the last three hours he's looked very much like someone who's been on the verge of asking something difficult. Finally, when they're alone (and have been for a while), he taps Vladimir's shoulder and types something on his phone before holding it up: Would it ruin everything to date within the band?

     For as reserved and unsociable as Aphelios can be, Vladimir’s learned to read him well and clear. It comes as second nature to him now— much in the same way he knows the particular snarl in Kayn’s voice when the boys have teased too far, Ezreal’s up-to-no-good look, Sett’s restless posturing. Aphelios has been dropping hints, and Vladimir’s picked them up, subtly coaxing the others into leaving the room for more entertaining errands. 

     He’s managed to get them to go pick up dinner from the Chinese food restaurant, and he suspects that they’ll make several other stops along the way, giving him and Aphelios plenty of time to discuss what’s been nagging at him. It’s comfortably silent now, as Vladimir sits with his book, and waits for Aphelios to be ready. 

     When the message comes, and Vladimir squints to read it from the phone screen— he cannot say he is surprised. He looks past the screen, to Aphelios, and lifts a brow.

     “Ruin everything is a bit cataclysmic,” Vladimir says with a good natured laugh, though it fades quickly. Clearly the issue of Sett has been bothering him (and it is clearly Sett; Vladimir may not be the most versed in romance, but he knows what young love looks like), and so Vladimir closes his book and sets it aside. 

     He can see what Aphelios means. The band is a lovely thing, carefully crafted and nurtured like a houseplant— and now it thrives, now it reaches up towards the light, and it’s beautiful. Even Vladimir is afraid to lose it. He thinks for a long moment, searching the depths of wisdom that Aphelios seems to believe he has. 

     “Well, it requires some tact, but...” Vladimir lets his words trail, still uncertain of their merit, before picking back up. “It’d make the both of you happy. Yearning is not good for the heart. And I find that I’ve always regretted the things that did not happen, more than the things that did.” 

     Ah— that may have veered close to the personal. But even so, he thinks it sounds right, and so he smiles at Aphelios. 

     “There’s no rule against it,” Vladimir tells him. “And if there is, I’d strike it down. Don’t hold yourself back, Aphelios, least of all in the heart.”