#Aster Zagen

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For Aster and Mirri: “Because I love you god damn it!”

Awww, what a perfect little prompt for these two! Thank you for the ask and I hope you enjoy this little fic!

Rarely had Asteroth directed his temper at her. Even when he was furious at her (probably for taking on one too many risks during the missions), the choler dissipated when he was able to hold her in his arms and touch and kiss her, all to reassure himself she was here, with him, and alive. Ever since her long undercover stint in the Republic, the fallout, and her getting out of that mess by the skin of her teeth, Aster was worried about losing her. Mirri understood that, for she felt the same way. Which was why she ended up accepting yet another undercover assignment–this time to lure and capture a rogue Sith who was none other than Asteroth and Mathim’s missing, bloodthirsty brother, Valefor. The details of her latest duty were suppose to be private but somehow, Aster found out. 

“Do you have a death wish, Mirri?!” Aster hissed, his eyes narrowed dangerously as he crossed his arms. Yet she did not miss the shadow of fear flash over his crimson visage. “Valefor is lethal and not like those Republic scum you dealt with months ago–he’s way worse than them!”

“I am well aware of the risks, Aster. But your brother has been roaming free across the galaxy long enough. He needs to pay for his crimes, especially the ones done to you and Mat.”

Aster glowered. “I rather have him free and half way through space than know he’s within ten feet away from you and could kill or torture you based on his mood!”

“I realize that, Aster, but–”

“Then why are you risking your life like this?!” He interrupted,gold eyes now blazing with a maelstrom of trepidation, panic, ire, and uncertainty. Hey may not say it out loud, to her face, but he definitely was freaking out at the mere notion of her having to be in the same room with Valefor. “Don’t you recall what happened to the first girl my brother Mat fancied?”

“Yes, I do!” Mirri retorted, matching his glare with one of her own. “And that is why I have to do this, Aster! There is a finally a chance to capture Valefor and I know I can stop him from slipping away and sulking back into the darkness, out of everyone’s radar!”

“Why you, though? Why did you have to volunteer for such a perilous undercover mission to end the shadow that has been hovering over Mat and I for years?”

“Because I love you, god damn it!”

A confession she never made before (not a romantic one anyway), exploded from her mouth without warning as frustration and desperation rose up inside Mirri during her argument with Aster. Now all fight had been sapped out of him, amber eyes wide as he absorbed the startling, personal statement that flew out of her without much thought. Yet she meant it, every single, last word.

“Oh, little flame,” he murmured, reaching out to grasp and then embrace her, his usually fearsome countenance soft and unguarded. She slipped into his arms and rested her head on his chest, letting his arms and body cradle her close, not caring if there was nothing else he could say. He carded his powerful, blunt fingers through her glossy, curly ebony hair prior and softly added, “I love you too. That’s why I’m so terrified to lose you.”

Mirri kissed his chest, standing on her toes to press her lips to his collarbone. Perhaps they knew about each other’s feelings all along and that’s why their admission of love wasn’t so shocking in the long run. “You won’t lose me, Aster. I’ll be careful. This is one assignment that I won’t take unnecessary risks on. Underestimating Valefor is the last thing I’ll ever do.”

Asteroth frowned, framing her head with his large hands to tilted her face up so their gazes were direct and locked on to each other. “I’d feel better if I was with you on this mission, maybe not as your partner but in at least operating in the shadows, where I could guide you to stay safe and on my crazy brother’s good side while also be in reach to come to your aid should the undercover operation fail.”

Now that was an idea she could work with! In all honest, she would feel better having Aster near her side, watching her back, and giving her tips in how to deal with Valefor without inciting him to maim or slaughter her after one wrong answer. “Why don’t you float that strategy to my Keeper tomorrow morning? Given to your reputation and connections to the target, he might be persuaded to let you in on this covert operation.”

A slow, toothy smile tugged on his lips as he pondered her suggestion over. “And if he isn’t, I’ll just get Mat to push him to accept. Might as well use the fact my brother is a Sith to my advantage at some point or else what is the point?” 

Giggling, Mirri nodded and rubbed his back with approval. “If that happens, please let me know. I want a front row seat to witness the look of Keeper’s face when he has to deal with both you and Mat. Maybe I’ll bring some popcorn.”

His grin broadened. “If you do, save some for me. I want to throw some at Mat when his back is turned.” 

“How about you wait to do that after we return successful from our undercover assignment? I don’t need two wrathful brothers out for your blood, Aster!”

“Touche.”

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Day Two: Dessert First

Up next is Day 2 of my OC Kiss Week! The theme for this one is “Aggression” and this ficlet has my Mirri with @gwyncath‘s Asteroth Zagen. They got a little nsfwish. XD

Hope I wrote your bounty hunter tomato son well! :)

Between her job in Imperial Intelligence and her boyfriend’s life as a bounty hunter, finding time together was harder than she originally anticipated--especially when she had go deep undercover as an Imperial defector. Aster knew what was up (something she was certain the new Keeper would disapprove of) and was ready to bail her out in case the mission went south. In return, she made sure to slid some bounties his way, some of them Republic figures she needed out of her way to make her assignment a success. Moments where she and Aster could leave responsibilities behind for a day or two were rare and Mirri fully treasured them.

She had arrived to his pad on Nar Shaddaa early, getting the drinks ready and as well as the take-out she ordered a half an hour ago. With such limited time on their hands, both Mirri and Aster did not want to spend much of it in restaurants when all they wanted to was to spend in the company of each other and ignore everyone else. However, he did promise to take her out dancing next time. 

As she finished pouring the wine, the door swung open and the orange skinned Zabrak didn’t need to turn around to know her lover was finally home, she recognized his gait anywhere. Mirri remained where she was, standing there expectantly as Asteroth came from behind and wrapped his arms tightly around her, pulling her to his chest as he buried his face in the crook of her neck.

“Hello, my little flame,” he murmured, voice muffled by her hair and throat. 

She giggled at his nickname for her, feeling giddy and light. “About time you showed up, dinner is ready for us now.” 

In response, he nibbled on her earlobe briefly before digging his teeth into her throat, a growl lowly emitting from his gullet. Frissons trickled down Mirri’s spine at that arousing sound and while arching her back, the Zabrak tilted her head to the side, allowing Aster more access to her skin as his teeth first scraped her shoulder before he planted ardent, powerful kisses from the nape of her neck to the side. His hands tugged on her shirt all the while her fingers played with the buckle of his belt. His mouth found her lips and he pulled her into a deep, strong, and uncompromising kiss.   

“I’m more hungry for you instead,” Aster answered once the kiss ended, licking his lips. “Think food can wait a bit?” He devoured her again, his tongue scraping her teeth while she nibbled on his bottom lip, his body pressing up against her so hard she could feel his arousal on her stomach. 

Smirking against his mouth, Mirri withdrew herself to unbuckle his belt and toss the accessory onto the floor nearby before running her hands down his chest. She could feel his muscles, broad and powerful, underneath the fabric. “I think lunch can wait for a bit. We can start with dessert then.” 

A devilish grin broke out on Aster’s scarlet and painfully handsome features, golden eyes alight with pleasure. He seized her hips, bringing her forward and back to him and in return, she bunched up his shirt, pulling it roughly over his arms and head--not that he minded. Her top was the next go and soon, he was planting smoldering, vigorous kisses all over her chest, stomach, and neck, suckling along the way as she gripped his hair tightly. Their movements became almost animalistic, demanding more and more without speaking--they just knew what they both desired, understanding the silent gestures of their bodies and the look in each other’s eyes.

Mirri snaked her legs around Asteroth’s waist as he pinned her to the wall, his chest crushing her breasts, and she grabbed his face to soundly kiss him back, loving the taste of him on her tongue and lips, committing it and the scent of him to memory for who knows when they’ll be able to see one another next time? Every waking moment of him was precious to her and the Imperial Agent fathomed without a doubt her lover felt the same way as well. He could never get enough of her and neither she to him. 

...Which was probably why they always seemed to wind up in bed almost every time they were reunited, even with food waiting in the other room. Then again, Mirri preferred having dessert first, just like Aster. After all, she did enjoy the sweeter things in life. 

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I had the chance to get a summer sale commission from @perfectlydrawnlines so here is a little steamy scene with my Imperial Agent, Mirri, and her boyfriend, @gwyncath‘s Asteroth “Aster” Zagen. These could keep their hands off each other but don’t want to. So don’t get in the way when a petite Zabrak wants to flirt and make out with her tall Pureblood boyfriend (and probably strip his clothes off but that’s for another time XD). 

Thank you so much, @perfectlydrawnlines, for bringing this artwork to life! :D