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jem-dreams · 4 years ago

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Hey so can I request Helena losing control of her magic, what would happen? How do you think mc would handle it, would she be able to help her control it again. Or would Helena end up hurting mc, maybe like scaring her for life or something? Maybe it happened after an attack by the witch queen and Helena panicked when she thought mc was going to be taken from her?

Helena Klein x fem!MC!Reader for @jlr22universe

Warning: Description of death wish(es), getting badly hurt and blood. Pretty (hella) angsty, processing with caution is advised.

Should probably be taken as an AU.

Here you go, hun! I’m so so so sorry this took me so long, literally life and writer’s block got in the way(I’m terrible, I know)... but I hope this was worth the wait! Also I don’t know if this will make up for the time - and if you even want to - but please feel free to request some extra from me. You definitely deserve it for being so so patient with me. Again I’m so terribly sorry.

Happy reading everyone~ ^.^

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How can something be so beautiful yet so ominous? This day is just that to one and only Helena Klein. It’s been weeks since they had fought and defeated the Witch Queen - her former master - and her armies yet the sorceress has failed to feel at ease. No matter how she looks at it she can’t help this uneasy feeling, that something is amiss. That the battle isn’t over yet. She sighs as she runs her hands over her face, her elbows resting on the balcony's edge. Even a gentle summer breeze isn’t enough to calm her nerves. Something is going to go down soon and the celebration down at the village is going to be the stage for the tragedy. She just knows it. Looking up to the distance she can just barely hear the joy of the people and almost see how they don’t have a care in the world. Oh how she almost envies them. Just almost for she’s always rather aware of the dangers than ignore them. That way she can try and fix it. But on moments like this she can’t do anything but do what she hates the most. Wait for it to happen.

’’Helena?’’. Startled Helena quickly turns towards the wooden doors as you have suddenly appeared out of nowhere, softly calling her name. Upon seeing you though she smiles warmly, her eyes shining with love just for you.

’’Hello, my love. Did you need something?’’.

’’I just wanted to check on you. What are you doing here all by yourself?’’ you ask her as you join her to enjoy the view.

’’I just wanted some fresh air. This day, although very beautiful and joyous, feels a little… off’’, she says, clearly bothered by something. You quickly pick on it, raising your eyebrow just slightest bit.

’’Is that why you didn’t wish to attend the party?’’ you ask, trying to figure your lover out.

’’Well… Not exactly’’, she takes hold of her chin in thought:’’I have this feeling that something or someone is going to ruin the party. The more of a reason for me to be there, correct? But I chose to stay back, hoping it’s just my preference when it comes to crowds and people. Also...’’. She turns around eyeing you up and down, her eyes saddening slightly in clear worry.

’’I wish to keep you company and make sure you are well. Which reminds me, have you been feeling well? Nothing hurts or aches even a little?’’.

You can’t help but huff a laugh as you smile widely but nonetheless sweetly. This is so common for her nowadays. You wonder has there been even a day when she hasn’t asked you that or at least something similar. It is true that you suffered quite a deal at Witch Queen’s hands and your recovery has been quite slow - having near to no pain for only about a week - but you’ve pushed through and Helena has been more than helpful with your recovery. Although as much as you love her for her caring protectiveness she really needs to start letting it go. What happened is in the past now and you both got through it, there’s no need to even think about it anymore. And yet you always find her looking guilty over it every time you catch her looking at you. Will she ever forgive herself for it even though it wasn’t even her own fault?

’’Darling, I’m fine’’, you tell her softly, taking her hands in yours and holding them between the two of you:’’I’ve never been better, all thanks to the most beautiful sorceress in the world’’. You almost snicker as you notice a blush dusting her cheeks but by some miracle you manage to hold it back. This is pretty serious topic and she needs you at your most serious right now. Okay, (Y/n), you got this!

’’But are you sure you don’t feel ill? O-Or don’t have nightmares? A-Are you mentally-?’’.

’’Helena’’, you call out her name firmly, squeezing her hands slightly as you stare into her eyes softly yet seriously:’’Rest assured I’m fine, you have nothing to fear. You have taken more than good enough care of me and I’m forever grateful to you for that. But you should take care of yourself too. And please stop blaming yourself, it wasn’t your fault’’.

Helena shakes her head slightly, looking down at her feet:’’You needn’t concern yourself with my well being. It is you that I’m worried about and I won’t rest until you have fully healed. I won’t...’’. Her hands squeeze yours back harder but not enough to hurt. Even in moments like this she’s afraid of causing you any type of pain. Your eyes tear up slightly at the thought. If only everyone would have seen right from the beginning how amazing this woman would become.

’’Helena, I appreciate you taking care of me but please do remember that I won’t allow you to work yourself to exhaustion. If I must I in turn will take care of you’’, you bring her hands up to your lips and kiss her knuckles:’’I hope you know that I would do anything for you, no matter what it takes’’.

She looks up again and is ready to protest but you hurry on before she gets a chance to. You kiss her sweetly on the lips, lingering as she doesn’t hesitate to kiss you back and hold you close. This might not erase the remaining gloomy feelings she has over all of this but you take this as first step to right direction. As you are nearly all healed you wish to take care of her in return. After all, you may have suffered a great deal but you can only imagine what your lover has gone through. You pull back and look deep into her eyes, resting your hands on her shoulders.

’’As long as we have each other there is nothing that will separate us. Even if we’re in two different dimensions I promise I will find my way to you and never let you go again. You are everything to me and I see no roads that wouldn’t lead me to you. No matter where the future will take us we’ll always be together to face it, I promise’’, you vow, cupping her face between your hands. Helena seems to melt at the gesture, nuzzling your hands as one of her own takes gentle hold of one of them, kissing your palm. It’s a miracle how you’ve found such an amazing person as her and how she glided her way into your arms, taking you in hers with intent of never letting go. You wonder this on a daily basis, just how can you be so darn lucky? She seems to wonder the same thing, that certain look of wonder apparent in her eyes. Smiling the two of you lean in for another kiss…

BOOM!

Startled the both of you separate, taking a step back and looking at the town's direction. You gasp at the sight of a huge cloud of smoke: ’’W-What was that?! Are we under attack? But... Who could it be...?’’. You turn towards Helena almost jumping out of your skin again upon the expression she has pulled over her face, small flashes of lightning sparkling around her. The hollow and dark look in her eyes can mean only one thing. Witch Queen.

’’Helena-’’.

’’I’m going to their aid. You stay here and wait for our return’’, she says coolly, already walking away from you.

‘’What?!’’ you shout, absolutely perplexed. She can’t be serious!

’’Helena please, I can fight and you know it! I can help you’’. She stops just near the door frame but doesn’t turn to face you.

’’(Y/n)... You know how dangerous it could be... If she indeed is still alive I have no idea how much stronger she truly must be’’, she tries to reason, her voice even which could fool nearly anyone but not you. You still hear it shivering with slightest bit of fear.

’’Helena, I want to be there for you! Please, you don’t have to face these things on your own. What if something happens to you?’’.

’’What if something happens to you?!’’ she quickly whirls around, her dark eyes blazing:’’I’m not losing you! Not today, not tomorrow, not ever! I’d rather die than see you hurt in any shape or form!’’.

You know all she wants is to keep you safe and sound, but knowing she means every single word you get a shiver of terror that runs along your spine. It honestly scares you how serious she’s about these things, that she’d risk her life for you so willingly. But what about you then and your future together with her? What about all of that if she is gone?

’’Helena, please...’’, you plead taking careful steps towards her:’’I know how you feel - I feel the same about you - but we should do this together! Together we can keep each other safe and together we can win this battle’’, you try to compromise, gently caressing her cheek as you finally reach her:’’Just please, let me be there for you...’’.

Helena closes her eyes, furrowing her brows tightly. She seems to be conflicted but takes your hand in hers nonetheless, holding it like a rare and fragile flower that would wilt away at the slightest of touch. That is why you’re only merely surprised when she opens her eyes again, all too familiar determination shining in them. Oh no…

’’I’m sorry, my love’’, before you can even reply she has already pushed you back and cast a protective spell around you. No one can get in but neither can you get out.

’’But I have to do this. For us. For you. And this is the only way to keep you safe’’.

’’Wait, Helena! Please, don’t do this to me! Helena! HELENA!’’ you barely get to scream her name when she suddenly disappears in to the thin air, the teleportation circle remaining for a few more seconds before it too disappears leaving you all alone on castle’s balcony. No no no no no! How can she do this to you! You know she only wants to protect you but you want to protect her too! Without thinking you launch yourself at the barrier’s wall, fumbling back as the solid surface doesn’t give. This doesn’t discourage you from trying again though. The love of your life could be in danger and you refuse to idly sit by and wait for her to come back. If she even comes back. Each strike is stronger and more desperate than the last but it isn’t until both of your shoulders are definitely bruised that you finally sit down exhausted and try to think of another way out.

’’Okay, okay… Go through your brain, (Y/n)… Remember what Helena once said about barrier’s like this and how to get out of one… There is a way, I just know it’’, You speak to yourself as you try to collect your breath, your eyes searching for some kind of clue as to what should you do. Just a second later you notice it, a spot that seems to be a little thinner than others. It’s really hard to spot unless you have a keen eye which you are very grateful for right now. Getting back up to your feet you get right to work. So it’s pretty high up and you have nothing to throw it with so you do the next best thing. Brute force. You back up a few step before running straight towards it, jumping a bit so you can hit it with your fist. Bullseye! But once is not enough, you expected as much of Helena’s spells. You jump again and again, getting more determined each time upon seeing it crack under the pressure. Hitting it one final time you’re ready to cheer in victory as the barrier breaks into pieces but another huge explosion stops you. It reminds you that you have to hurry, you’ve wasted enough time as it is.

You run around the castle trying to gather everything you could possibly need for the upcoming battle. No time for armor so sword and shield will have to do. You stuff your waist bag with potions that you and Helena brewed, and soon after you rush to the stables. Wasting no time you jump on your favorite stallion and glide through the roads and fields, your thoughts raising to the rhythm of your steed’s running hooves.

’Please, oh please, be alright Helena...’.

~..;*o*0*O*0*o*;..~

THUD and CRACK that comes along with it ring around the battle field. Groaning in pain Helena gets up from her crater as she tries to form a plan. What is she going to do? She isn’t going to win like this, especially on her own - somehow the Queen had gathered herself a powerful army that others are too busy fighting against - but she can’t use her full power either, otherwise everyone around her would be in danger. But she can’t let the witch win…

’What am I to-?’

Her thoughts are interrupted by a cackle that comes from right above her. She looks up glaring at the woman she dared to once adore.

’’Oh Helena, what have they done to you? You have become so weak since I last saw you. Surely you didn’t think you got rid of me for good’’, Witch Queen says icily as she settles down to the ground level while Helena gets up on her shaky feet.

’’Or perhaps...’’, the Queen tilts her head mockingly, her smile as taunting as it’s icy:’’You still care for me’’.

The fire gathering in Helena’s hands reflects in her eyes, her glare so heated it almost makes even the Witch Queen shiver:’’In your dreams, you hag!’’.

A steely eye twitches as icy blue lips turn into a snarl, teeth bared like that of a feral beast.

’’You know better than to call me anything but ’my queen’, dearest Helena’’, the Queen spats, getting ready for her next attack. She’s so keen on keeping an eye on her former apprentice and the dancing flames that she merely has time to dodge a sharp silver dagger that passes her head by mere inches. Raged and shocked she quickly turns around.

’’Who dares to try and harm me?!’’.

’’I do!’’ you announce as you settle down from your horse’s back to the battle field:’’And there’s more where that came from!’’

Witch Queen stares at you in shock, clearly not expecting you in the least. That too quickly vanishes however and a calculating expression takes over her face as she keeps her gaze between both you and Helena. She could take advantage of this.

’’(Y/n)?! What are you doing here?! I told you to stay put!’’ Helena shouts once she recovers from her own shock.

’’I’m not letting you fight alone, Helena. I’m here to protect you as you would protect me!’’ you tell her as you get ready to attack with shield and sword in hand.

’’Oh my dear little bird’’, Witch Queen says with exaggerated sigh, her tone of voice clearly sarcastic:’’Didn’t you learn anything from last time?’’.

Suddenly - not giving you much of a chance to prepare - a swarm of ice daggers flies your way but you manage to shield yourself just in time. Slightly staggered you prepare for an attack but Helena beats you to it. In a flash of blue flames Helena is relentlessly delivering blow after blow at the enemy. Witch Queen has even difficulty keeping up.

’’Leave her out of this’’, Helena hisses menacingly between blows.

’’Oh but didn’t you know, my dear?’’ Witch Queen jumps back which gives her just enough time to prepare:’’Never bring your heart to a witch fight’’. Using her wits the Queen lets a spell go past Helena, aiming it right towards you. Just as she predicted Helena’s attention turns to you and that’s when she attacks, sending poor sorceress flying across the field.

’’Helena!’’. You get distracted as well and you forget all about the spell that lands right at your feet. Like a bomb it explodes and the sheer force of it sends you flying. You land on your side painfully, struggling greatly to stand up let alone move. All too late you notice you had dropped your means of defense and offense, leaving you bare handed. Great, just great… Just when you thought this couldn’t get any worse a pair of familiar shoes fill your vision and a dark chuckle reaches your ears. You barely move your head to glare at Witch Queen’s smug expression.

’’Not so high and mighty now, are we’’.

Refusing to give up - and to prove a point - you do first thing that comes to your mind. You grab Witch Queen’s ankle tight and with all of your might you manage to trip her and watch with satisfaction as the oh-so-regal Queen falls on her back. Not wasting any time you gather all your strength and willpower to climb on top of her, wrestling, turning and twisting her until she lays on her front, her arms twisted behind her back painfully by you.

’’Not so high and mighty now, are we’’, you mock her, a gleeful smirk dancing across your lips at the sight of the quietly raging woman beneath you.

’’You are pretty strong, I give you that. But...’’, Witch Queen huffs, suddenly going very still. Before you can even consider her just giving up the tables are suddenly turned as a beam of ice goes past right between your eyes, distracting you long enough that Witch Queen has time to wrestle you to the ground. She ends up on top of you, holding your hands above your head with one hand as the other goes for your throat, choking it.

’’You will never be anything compared to me!’’ she declares, her hand on your throat emitting icy cold. No matter how you try to struggle she has you right where she wants you: beneath her, completely at her mercy with no means of escape. You prepare yourself for this fate, praying Helena will pull through no matter what, when something unexpected happens. All of a sudden she falls off of you by the sheer power of some type of dark force. It doesn’t take long to find the source of it either. Helena has risen to her feet, dark magic swirling around her like a forming hurricane. She looks almost feral: dangerous glint in her darkened eyes, teeth bared in a furious snarl, her trembling form hunched and heaving like that of a beast that is ready to bounce on its prey. Anything that comes even near it will be damned. You’d be lying if you said that you’re not at least a bit scared by her in this moment. Just what happened to her?

’’Didn’t I tell you to leave her out of this?’’ even her voice is as dangerous as she looks.

’’Helena-!’’ but you don’t get to finish your sentence - your desperate attempt to calm her down - as the bitch has reappeared on scene. The attack clearly did a number on her and yet she still stands. Just how strong is she?

’’My oh my. It seems the beast has been awakened’’, she feigns neutrality but it’s too obvious she’s more than thrilled with the outcome. Her facade doesn’t even last long, in seconds it drops to all too familiar cruel smirk and mocking tilt of her head which, you notice, makes Helena flinch even in her current state.

’’Did I perhaps struck a nerve? Jog a memory from our little special time together? Aww poor thing. But don’t worry, perhaps your little lover would join us this time’’.

’’Helena, don’t listen to her! Fight back, I know you can pull through!’’ you try to encourage her but even you know the damage has been already done. You flinch back as Helena’s eyes turn completely black, her dark power growing stronger by the second.

’’Ah yes, she will do nicely. I wonder will it be as much fun to break her as it was to break you’’, Witch Queen laughs wickedly, not in the least concerned with the situation. Bad mistake. Battle begins again. Helena quickly gets the upper hand, not giving Witch Queen time to attack. But that’s just it, from what you can tell she doesn’t even try to attack, she is only running away. Something about it doesn’t sit well with you, that isn’t like the Queen’s style at all. As if to confirm your suspicion, while she avoids yet another ray of magic Witch Queen glances down at you with the most wicked smile you’ve ever seen her wear. This is no mere trap, this is a bait for something even you can’t begin to imagine.

’’Helena wait!’’ you call out to warn her but it’s too late, she is already after her target and won’t turn to even glance at you. You can only helplessly watch as the love of your life disappears from your sight into a battle which you know she can win but in the end can she win the battle against herself?

’’Helena...’’, you whisper to the wind, not noticing someone approaching.

’’Surprise’’, suddenly comes out of nowhere carried by a familiar voice. You gasp, startled, as someone warps their arm around you tightly and take hold of your throat with their hand, keeping you in place. You try to struggle but it is in vain. You’re stuck.

’’Fancy seeing you here, little bird’’. Upon hearing the voice again you turn your head to the side, coming across with Witch Queen’s wicked smile. You immediately glare at her.

’’What are you doing here? What did you do to Helena?’’.

’’Oh nothing. Yet anyway. While she has fun being distracted by a clone I thought I’d come see you’’, she says it as if this was any normal meeting. You roll your eyes at her, not phased in the least.

’’What, you’re getting out of tricks to throw?’’.

’’Quite the opposite, I still have plans to overcome anything. And you’re going to help me’’, she announces lightly. You don’t like her over confident tone, it irritates you more than you’d like to admit.

’’Why on earth would I ever help you in any shape or from? You’re really starting to sound desperate, Queeney, if a ’’mere worm’’ such as myself is supposed to help you. Ha, what a joke!’’ and you gladly spat all that right at her face.

’’I see you still got some bite in you. Do you even realize the situation you’re in? You should be afraid for your dear life and beg for mercy’’.

But you’re not afraid, not in the least. You know Helena will come to your aid or at least someone will. Besides the Queen reeks of last desperate attempt to get even. You guess you should be scared of that - after all desperate times call for desperate measures - but somehow you’re not. Despite everything you just scoff.

’’How could I be afraid of you? You’re weak’’. Silence falls for a deafening minute. Surely you didn’t shock her that bad?

’’What?’’. Alright you can work with this.

’’Just admit it. You. Are. Weak. Anyone with eyes could see that. You are nothing compared to Helena when it comes to power. Even now you are desperately trying to hold onto the little bit of power you have left. Without it you have lost. Face it, eventually someone will overpower you and that is the end of you. So how does it feel to do all of this for nothing, your majesty?’’ you ask, not sparing even a drop of your sarcasm. You soon come to notice that was a mistake on your part. Glaring she digs her nails into the skin of your throat as a warning.

’’Listen up, girly, and you better listen good. If you want to live to see another minute I suggest you cooperate. Now be a nice little damsel for me and stay put’’, she whispers in your ear through gritted teeth, her voice threatening. You resist the urge to spit at her. After all if you wish to stay alive and get through this you need to play it smart by not giving this bitch anymore of reasons to kill you right on this spot. No matter how weak she seems to you, you are certain she still has an ace up her sleeve so you can only wait and buy yourself time. Just long enough until Helena or someone else comes to your aid. As if getting called Helena arrives to the scene, her quite literal demonic aura flaring at the sight of you and the Queen.

’’Let her go!’’ Helena bellows, trying to keep her voice even but even you can’t deny the horror that seeps through.

’’Tempting but I have other plans. You see, I think I’d fancy a little game’’, the Queen makes ice manifest on her hand that lays on your throat, forming it to an ice dagger:’’I shall call it ’no matter what you do you lose’ ’’.

’’What are you on about?!’’ Helena barks, taking a step forward.

Witch Queen sighs as if bored, you can practically hear her rolling her eyes:’’Isn’t it obvious? No matter what you choose, my dear Helena, your little (Y/n) is going to die tonight’’.

The air grows still, even Helena seems to have frozen on place, unable to process what she just heard.

’’Y-You can’t! This is just one of your tricks, isn’t it?!’’. She’s getting desperate and you have a feeling that’s exactly what the Witch Queen wants.

’’Oh Helena, and here I thought you’d be smarter than that. I guess I was wrong’’. That careless attitude of hers makes you want to kick her where the sun doesn’t shine but as if she can read your mind she glares down at you in a warning.

’’It’s simple, really’’, her chilly tone is in odd contrast with her heated stare:’’If you wish to hurt me you have to hurt her in the process and quite likely kill her. But instead if you’d rather I finish her off that works just fine too’’.

’’No… You can’t...’’, Helena’s voice has gone down almost to a mere mumble, her gaze falling to her feet as her hands press against her head as if she was in pain. She is losing herself. May you be damned if you don’t at least try to talk to her.

’’You have to attack, Helena! Don’t worry about me, I’ll be okay! You can win this battle and defeat her! You got this!’’.

’’No… No...’’, whimpering Helena furiously shakes her head, her hands digging into her hair. She is so lost. So very lost in her own darkness and abyss that you don’t know what it takes to pull her back to the surface. Your attention is called elsewhere as your ears pick up an impatient scoff. Witch Queen is scowling at her former apprentice, her features like an open book to what she is thinking: pathetic.

’’Time is ticking and I’m tired of being patient. So what are you going to do, Helena? Will you kill your lover in order to get to me or...’’. Your breath hitches as the blade presses harder against your throat, drawing blood:’’Will you allow me to do the honors?’’.

It hurts you so to watch Helena struggle with what to do. She doesn’t want to hurt you but either way you’re likely going to die. The mere thought sends her over the edge, her fists tightening painfully.

Everything happens so fast. A flash so bright you have to shut your eyes, a scream of pain and rage barely registers in your ears before there’s a noise so loud you’re sure you will go deaf. Then nothing. Pure black darkness consumes you, lulling you to dreamless sleep.

As you come to, your eyes opening slowly, your vision is blurry and ears are ringing. You somehow feel both light and heavy at the same time. Despite it all you try to take in your surroundings.

’Where…?’ you wonder as you move to the best of your ability. You manage to pick yourself up and you lean against a fallen tree. Luckily slowly but surely after you manage to get your senses back. The remaining dizziness you can manage with. Mustering all your strength you look around the battle field to try and make sense of what just happened. What happened to Helena? Is she alright? Your wonders come to a halt however as you notice something moving in the distance. From the ground rises a wrecked form of a woman, painfully twisting this way and that before it finally rises on its shaky feet. Witch Queen looks absolutely destroyed. She’s not even half of the arrogant woman she was just moments before. Oh how badly you want to laugh at the picture but all you manage - for now - is a shit eating smirk as you watch her struggle.

’’What… Just happened...’’, she mumbles to herself which you barely hear. Your moment of celebration is shortly lived however when she manages to gather herself enough to have a look at her surroundings, her eyes landing on you mere seconds later. She glares at you with such venom you can feel it even across the distance that separates the two of you. She turns to fully face you, her whole presence screaming murder.

’Welp, this is where I get destroyed, isn’t it’.

But before she can even lift a finger Helena comes to stand over you, her body and magic shielding you from anyone and anything, especially her. Baring her teeth Witch Queen readies for an attack but all she manages is few week sparks, much to her own shock. Helena really must have done it to her. She is so easy to defeat now! All you have to-!

’’This isn’t over yet! Mark my word I’ll be back and I shall destroy everything you’ve ever cared for! Starting from that little wench!’’ by some miracle - perhaps from mere willpower and thirst for revenge alone - Witch Queen manages to muster enough power for one last spell. She teleports away only god knows where but at least for now she has been defeated. You turn to Helena with a huge smile plastered on your face, wanting to reassure her that it’s over but she beats you to it.

’’(Y/n), my love, are you alright?’’ she quickly turns around, panicking. She still hasn’t turned back to herself. This isn’t good. Is she even aware of this herself?

’’I’ll be fine, just a small headache’’, you say with a smile, trying to be comforting.

’’But… Were you hit? I-I didn’t hit you, did I?’’ she first reaches out for you but then she decides against it. You can’t stand to see her like this - being afraid of even touching you - but right now you have to be the strong one. Just smile, (Y/n), just smile.

’’Love, I’m just fine, truly. Now help me up and let’s find the others, alright? Then we’ll go back to the castle and we can sort everything else later’’.

’’But-!’’

’’No buts! I’m okay, see? I’ll be just fine!’’ you tell her cheerfully but it’s short lived when you finally register a painful sting on your left side. You look down carefully - in order not to get dizzy again - and see blood starting to seep through your clothing. Helena’s horrified gasp draws your attention back to her as you press your hand against your side.

’’Oh, well, this is just a minor inconvenience! I’m sure there’s nothing to worry abou-AGH!’’ you try to stand up only to fall back down due to the pain. With gritted teeth you dare to look down at your hand which now is completely covered in blood. You gasp at the sight of blood a bit fearfully, there’s a lot more of it than you first thought. Just then you make a big mistake that you will regret for the rest of your life. You look up and a second is all that it needs. You can see how Helena’s empty eyes are full of fear and regret as they gaze upon your form. It’s visible from her face, she thinks you’re afraid of her. Oh no...

’’(Y/n), I...’’.

’’Helena, i-it’s okay! It’s just a flesh wound, it will heal in a flash! Please, don’t be afraid, we’ll fix this together!’’ you try to coax her, flinching as your side stings when you try to move closer to her. Soon you realize that was a mistake as Helena fearfully takes a step back, shaking her head wildly as tears stream down her face, her magic growing rabidly around her.

’’I’m sorry… I’m so so sorry’’, she manages to audibly mutter just before she turns on her heel, running off to the dark woods.

’’Helena, wait!’’ you cry after her as she flees, her figure disappearing between the trees within seconds as you can do nothing but watch helplessly.

’’Helena...’’. Oh you stupid idiot! How could you let this happen? Why you couldn’t be more careful! This is the last thing Helena needs, you damn dimwit! But she doesn’t need this now either, you realize. You have all the time in the world to beat yourself up later but right now you have to find her. Determined you get up to your feet, hissing at the stinging wound on your side. Looking down at it you grimace at the blood that is wetting your clothes. Wasting no time you tear the hem of your shirt and tie it around you in desperate attempt to try to stop the bleeding. It’s no use, the blood is still coming through - surprisingly as you could tell it wasn’t that deep. Not that It matters, you have to find Helena. Immediately you run after her into the forest paying no mind to others screaming and shouting after you to come back. You dodge every tree, root and rock that might stand in your way to your lover. One would think it’s impossible to track her down - she is faster than most - but you have a good hunch where she is going. You have walked through this road with her a few times before to this beautifully breathtaking clearing with a large pond in the middle. This is a place where the two of you have come to relax and escape it all, even just for a short while. Now though it could become her place of hiding, place where she isolates herself as a punishment for everything she’s done. You won’t let that happen, she doesn’t deserve it. She is only afraid and she needs you more than ever no matter what she may say otherwise.

You seem to be getting closer, if the wind clearly caused by magic is any indication. Frowning your brow you run faster despite your side stinging like mad, begging you to stop. No! Helena is more important, the wound can wait. Just then as you pass through the last bushes you see her figure looking at the pond’s clear surface.

’’Helena!’’ you cheer just for a second before fully registering the condition she’s in - her form hunched over on the ground as ton of magic surrounds her - your smile drops faster than bag of bricks:’’Oh no...’’.

Without thinking you rush towards her and her magic lashes out at you, nearly hitting you but you pull back just in time. Your heart breaks at the sight, wanting nothing more than to reach your lover.

’’Helena please! Let me in!’’.

’’(Y-Y/n)…?’’, her startled whimper is so small that you almost don’t hear it:’’Please, don’t come any closer! I don’t want to hurt you any more than I have already!’’.

’’But Helena it was an accident! Please, I promise you I’m okay. I wish to help you!’’.

’’No! Don’t you dare get closer! I-I’ll hurt you! I know I will!’’ you don’t remember the last time you would have seen her this scared, if she ever has been. Not even when you were severely hurt by Witch Queen. But this is different. At the time you were hurt by someone else. Now you were hurt by her.

’’Please, my love… My dearest sweetest love… Leave me be and go back to the others. I don’t know much longer I can keep this up… I… I need to be dealt with. For once and for all’’.

Okay, that’s it. You’ve had enough. There’s no way in hell you will let her destroy herself like this. And if she does you will go down with her.

’’I’m not going anywhere!’’ you state firmly, your volume rising. Startled Helena looks at you just as you take first sturdy step forward, her eyes widening at the sight.

’’No… NO!’’ she screams as she moves to get up, clearly wishing to push you away. But she’s not fast enough. She helplessly watches as you push your way through with difficulty but your determination is what gives you strength to push and push.

Helena doesn’t know if to be amazed or absolutely horrified: once again you’ve proved your strength but now you are standing right in front of her, in the eye of the storm where for once it isn’t safe.

’’No no no, stay back! Please, get out of here! Now!’’ she screams desperately as she leans away from you.

Your frown saddens at her words, your lip trembling just slightest bit. You take a shaky breath before looking at her again.

’’Helena...’’, you speak gently, taking a step forward and kneeling down to her level:’’Please, let me help you. I know you are scared but please remember that you are not alone. I’m here to help you’’.

’’No… No! I will hurt you again! What if I kill you this time?! I can’t let that happen!’’.

’’It won’t happen because I know you, Helena’’, you lean in, eyes staring into hers:’’You can get this under control, I know you can. Let’s just-’’.

’’(Y/n), please, this isn’t under anyone’s control! At this rate me, this place, you will be destroyed!’’ she tries to reason as she looks frantically around. It is true, this once beautiful place is already crumbling apart and soon the two of you will go with it if you don’t act fast.

’’Do you think I care about that?’’.

Startled Helena looks at you again her eyes widening more if possibly at the sight of the tears that swim in your eyes.

’’W-What… are you saying…?’’.

’’I don’t care if I die today, I won’t live a life without you in it. As much as you would do this for me, I am ready to die for you. I’ll die with you if I have to’’.

’’(Y/n) (L/n)! Are you listening to yourself!? You have to get away! Please, run before it’s too late!’’.

’’I won’t leave you, Helena Klein. Not if I have any say in it’’. Before she can properly react you lean in towards her, your hands reaching for her own. Hastily she pulls them back, magic gathering on them.

’’(Y/n), wait-!’’ but before she can say anything more you take her hands in yours, clearly not caring about the magic in the least and you lean in the rest of the way until your lips find hers. Helena flinches but you stand your ground - you need to show her that you will love her no matter what kind of monster she believes herself to be and that you’ll always be there for her no matter what. With a shaky sigh she slowly but surely eases into the gentle kiss, relaxing just the slightest bit. Taking your chance you pull away, sadly watching the tears falling down from her closed eyes. You reach out for her, cupping her face in your hands and your thumbs wipe the tears away. You realize you don’t have the time to lament over it for it’s now or never.

’’Come on, sweetie. Breathe with me. Breathe’’, you coax her, helping her through the breathing exercises that you taught her. In and out. In and out. Slow and steady. Soon enough the magic around you starts to disappear and you can’t help but smile upon noticing.

’’That’s it, Helena. You’re doing so good, just keep breathing’’.

The storm has calmed down once more. There’s not even a wisp of magic left and everything has fallen oddly silent. You can’t decide whether that’s a good or bad thing but you don’t care much either. All you care about right now is the love of your life that is right there in front of you, still so shaky and afraid. You smile widely but gently as she finally opens those sapphire pools for eyes once more.

’’(Y-Y/n)... W-What happened...? I-I’m so sor-’’, she nearly works herself up in to another frenzy but you stop her as you move your hands, running one through her hair, caressing her scalp, while the other picks up her trembling hand and brings it to your lips for a small kiss.

’’You don’t have to speak. I know. You are forgiven and everyone is alright. I’m alright’’, you tell her softly.

’’B-But... But I-I hurt you-... How can you-’’.

’’Helena’’, you interrupt again, your voice gentle yet firm:’’Everything is alright. It’s not as bad as it looks and it was an accident. I don’t believe even for a second that you’d hurt me on purpose, not even if you lose control of your powers. This is not your fault and I know this can happen to even the best of the best. Now we move forward and learn from this experience. I promise I'll be right there by your side on every step of the way, even after everything that we still have yet to face’’. You take her face between your hands, staring straight to the depths of her bewildered teary eyes.

’’I love you, Helena Klein, with all of my heart and it takes more than a runaway spell to scare me away’’.

Helena can’t believe her eyes or ears. She hurt you and possibly many others so why aren’t you running away in fear knowing what she’s capable of? Once again she became the monster she’s always been so afraid of turning to and yet here you are, showering her with all of your love, your gaze never wavering nor looking away from hers. Suddenly her vision blurs as her brows knit together. She bites her lower lip in a desperate attempt to stop her tears but she can’t. You’ve already found your way to her heart and she can’t do anything about it.

You gasp in sudden surprise as she suddenly takes you in her arms, hugging you tightly yet carefully. She’s still too afraid of hurting you. You turn a little misty eyed yourself as her sobs echo next to your ear, accompanied by quiet and whispery ’I’m sorry’ over and over again, as if even a thousand times isn’t enough. In return you whisper sweet nothings to her ear, trying to reassure her.

There you sit with her for a good while longer but neither of you minds it. She’s worthy of every second, minute and hour that may pass before she’s ready to face the world again and you will stay true to your promise. You will be there as long as she needs you, never leaving her side if you can help it. You two will be okay, you know you will. This may have been quite a fall but the two of you will climb back and show the world what your love is made of. Together.

Fin~

#Helena Klein #Love & Legends #Helena Klein x MC #Fanfiction #This is pretty bad and I'm a horrible person I'm sorry-

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Hello, dears! Here's part 2 to the Vampire Helena AU I'm writing for @loveinthekeyofx! It's a Love and Legends/Havenfall is for Lovers crossover! I do hope some of you will enjoy it ❤️ it is quite lengthy (just under 7k words), so part of it will be under a cut! - Mod Runa

TW: Discussions of insecurities, References to trauma, Body image issues.

You chuckled as yet another tiny spark of fire flew by your head and turned into smoke right before hitting the mirror, making Morgan sigh in frustration as her hand flinched. Smudging an otherwise perfect line of eyeliner.

"Jordan, I swear to everyone that isn't your Father. If you do that ONE more time!"

JD let out the most dramatic groan you had ever heard in your life and slinked a little further off their bed.

"But I'm so booooored. And you won't let me help with anything!"

You could see the reflection of their upside pout in the vanity, which only made you laugh harder. Morgan pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed.

"If you recall.. I gave you one very important job to do, JD.. the outfit. You're the one who decided to come up in here with a black leather bodysuit!"

JD smirked. "I stand by my decision. That bodysuit was fucking hot."

Morgan shook her head, turning her focus back to doing your make-up.

"Do you see what I have to put up with, Frances?"

"Pfft! You love me." JD replied with a wide, charismatic grin.

"They've got you there, Morgan." You chuckled.

"Ohh no.. don't you dare feed into them!"

You laughed before giving JD a tiny wink in the mirror. The last few months in Havenfall had probably been your most interesting thus far. Even without Helena coming into your life, finding out that not only were "monsters" real, but that you'd been living amongst them since you'd moved to the small town was almost too much to process at first. You could still remember the look of utter horror on Morgan's face when a slightly buzzed JD let their true identity slip.. and then how it grew when they proceeded to out everyone else inside Havenfall's Finest. At first you were convinced it was all a joke. The idea that the local bowling alley was run by a djinn and the town Sheriff was actually a werewolf seemed all too preposterous to even imagine, but the moment JD released their wings and shot a fireball off over the lake you knew they'd been telling the truth.

"The Jersey Devil? As in the Jersey Devil??" You had exclaimed.

"The one and only." They'd replied with a smirk.

To be honest it felt like just yesterday that you'd found out, but also that a part of you'd already known. The sleepy Midwestern town had always seemed to hum with unseen magic.

And now, you knew why.

"Alright! All done."

Morgan sat back in her chair and smiled, placing the tube of mascara back onto JD's dresser.

"I still say you should have gone with the bodysuit."

"Hush, Jordan. She looks great."

You couldn't argue with her there, the woman had done a damn fine job on your make-up. The subtle gold eyeshadow and flipped cat's eye accentuated the green and black top she had picked out perfectly. And your breasts had never been propped up higher in your life. You looked… good.

"I'm not saying she doesn't! But who wouldn't want to see those curves wrapped in leather!"

"I wouldn't." You answered with a laugh.

"Pfft.. you're both crazy. I'm going downstairs to check out the buffet- .. I mean, see if Razi needs any help."

"Please, do not add any of your crazy concoctions to the mix, JD."

The devil turned, giving their partner a faux look of hurt and betrayal.

"But.. you said you liked my pickle and mustard pie!"

"Jordan, please. Remember what we talked about."

They sighed, rolling their eyes. "Fineeeeee."

You chuckled as they stomped their way down the stairs to the bowling alley - the sounds and smells of Havenfall's Finest getting everything together wafting through the now open door.

"I hope you weren't too hard on them, Morgan. It's just Helena and I."

Although, "just Helena and you" couldn't be further from the truth. There was nothing "just" about the gorgeous blonde that had waltzed into your life only a few months prior. And even though the two of you had had your fair share of … Visits? Hangouts? Whatevers? ... you were far more nervous than you would ever let on.

"Listen.. I love them dearly, you know that, but if JD had it their way, that table would be filled with the most abominable culinary creations either of you have ever seen. And I don't want Helena getting scared away by Jordan's horrendous taste in food before any of us have even had a chance of getting to know her."

You put your hands up in surrender, chuckling even harder. "Alright, alright."

"Still.. we should probably make our way downstairs before they get any ideas…"

You snorted. "Good thinking."

***

The sun had just started to set when Helena walked out of the front doors to her apartment building, washing the vast Indiana sky in warm hues of oranges, reds and pinks - a stark contrast to the crisp bite that came with the late Autumn evening air. A soft ping from the blonde's phone and the hushed sounds of a stealthy stride were all that were to be heard as she walked down the otherwise empty street. A subtle smile coming to Helena's lips when she finally stops to check the notification on her phone.

Frances: Of course it is! Any friend of yours is a friend of mine :)

She breathed in a sigh of relief. Even though she knew Frances would be understanding, she still felt a little bad for inviting Vanessa along. Unfortunately the vampire knew it was the best opportunity for the Huntress to be able to meet everybody. To be able to tell her if anyone within Havenfall's inner circle had had anything to do with the coven that turned her. For one thing, the Sorceress' keen senses gave her the gnawing feeling that pretty much everyone who had connection with that bowling alley was likely not human - that she was almost certain - but as for the specifics, those she was unclear on.

That's where Vanessa Helsing came in. Coming from a long line of vampire hunters, she had been tracking the same coven as Helena for months, eager to take them down - to wipe them out. She was the only person Helena knew who had seen almost every person of importance within Dagon's coven. So, needless to say the two had quite a bit they could gain from one another.

Helena had told the Huntress to meet her at the bowling alley, and there she stood. Cladded in black leather under a dim street light - her dark hair almost rivaling the night sky above.

"Good evening, Vanessa."

"Evening, Helena. You sure you want to do this?"

The blonde nodded.

"Your knowledge has been immeasurable in my progress, Helsing. Even if we find no accord within, your presence is still appreciated. Frances means a great deal to me. I need to make sure she's protected."

Vanessa smiled before nodding. "Alright, then. After you."

***

"Wait.. what do you mean she's bringing someone? Like, a friend?"

You placed your phone face down onto the counter and shrugged.

"Ah.. more like a colleague, I guess? I don't really know much about her, honestly."

Helena had only mentioned Vanessa once before to you, months ago when she named her as the client she'd met with that day at the bowling alley. (Though, according to Morgan, the two of them never even made it there that day.) But other than that, the specifics of their relationship were a complete mystery to you.

"Mhm.. well, I'm going to be keeping an eye on said colleague."

You were about to tell Morgan not to bother when the doors to the bowling alley abruptly opened, a rush of cold air as Helena and who you presumed was Vanessa walked in. You couldn't help your mouth from falling open a little at the sight. Helena, of course, looked breathtaking - radiant. With a deep cerulean low cut shirt covered in a red blazer. The colors a perfect contrast to her moonlit hair. The woman next her to her, though… I guess when you had thought of the word 'colleague', she wasn't quite what you had in mind. Morgan leaned in a bit, nudging you softly before whispering.

"Oh, I am definitely going to be keeping an eye on her."

You chuckled. "She's allowed to have friends, Morgan."

"Not friends who look like that and dress completely in black leather.. and, is that a bull whip connected to her belt??"

"Heh, my kinda friend." You heard JD mutter under their breath from behind you, which only led to Morgan scowling.

You cleared your throat. "Just.. be cool, guys."

You walked away from the pair before they could say anything else. And they weren't wrong. Vanessa was incredibly beautiful. With hair as inky as a night sky and a body that screamed nothing but self discipline and rigorous routine. But the way Helena's eyes lit up and how her smile widened at the sight of you definitely helped stifle some of the intrusive thoughts that were slowly trying to move in.

"My dear Frances, good evening. A pleasure as always." She exclaimed with a low bow. "This is Vanessa. I appreciate you allowing her to join us tonight."

You nodded. "Of course! Nice to meet you, Vanessa."

"Please, call me Van. And it's nice to meet you as well."

You turned just in time to see the rest of Havenfall's Finest coming up behind you. At least three of them with their mouths fully agape. You had to chuckle, fully aware of the effect Helena tended to have on people.

"Helena.. this is Razi, the owner and proprietor of this fine establishment. Mac, the town's Sheriff. Diego, Havenfall's finest doctor. And, last but not least, JD and Morgan, our resident chaos demon and their loyal girlfriend. Everyone, this is Helena."

Razi and Mac both gave the blonde a very exuberant "Hello!", shaking her hand. You even swore you saw tiniest hue of pink rising to the Sheriff's cheeks as Helena responded with "A pleasure." Diego on the other hand, seemed more anxious than anything, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two women. As for JD and Morgan, while both were as friendly as ever, Jordan wouldn't be Jordan if they didn't do their best to lay on the charm.

"So, this is the woman that's been stealing our friend away from us… not that I can blame her."

Helena, of course, chuckled gracefully. "Much apologies."

"Mhm.. I'm sure."

You gave JD a pleading look, hoping they'd take the hint and stop before they said anything else. Which thankfully they did, giving you a playful wink instead.

"And this is my.. colleague, Vanessa."

The group gave the mysterious woman a unified greeting, all except for Diego who only nodded and JD who whistled low.

"If that's a colleague, I really need to get myself into the security business."

Both Vanessa and Morgan glared in their direction, an act that quickly made the enby rub the back of their neck nervously.

"A-anyways, let's get this party started, shall we?!"

"Very smooth, Jordan." Morgan replied, rolling her eyes.

You had to hand it to them all, the bowling alley looked absolutely enchanting. And while you were well aware that Morgan and JD cared greatly for you, the lengths that the rest of Havenfall's Finest went to to make sure the evening went as smooth as possible was, needless to say, incredibly heartwarming.

The ceiling was strewn with more twinkle lights than you had ever seen and the long table in the center of the main room had just about every guilty pleasure food you could possibly think of. You made sure to make a mental note to thank Razi later for not letting JD have any say in the buffet. Though, you had to laugh when you came across a small, yet very suspicious pie at the bottom of the table with the distinct aroma of mustard coming from it. It was almost crazy to think how in just a few short months this hodgepodge group of cryptids had almost become like a second family to you. Even Mac was dressed in something other than her usual sheriff's uniform.

You were just about to walk over to where Helena and Vanessa were standing when Morgan pulled you aside. Her brow slightly furrowed.

"Hey, I didn't want to say anything in front of JD because they'd just go all detective mode on us, but I know I've seen Vanessa somewhere before. And Diego seemed on edge as soon as she walked in."

Your gaze lingered over to where the two women stood talking, obviously in the middle of a rather serious conversation.

"Hm.. wish I could say I knew more about her. Helena isn't very forthcoming about the ins and outs of her job."

"Yeah. Well, if I think of anything, I'll definitely let you know."

You nodded. "Yeah, sure. Thanks."

Morgan gave you a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder before wandering off to find JD. Even with the party finally starting to get under swing, your mind couldn't help but begin to drift off to more unsavory thoughts. Just how often did Vanessa frequent Havenfall if both Diego and Morgan seemed to recognize her? Did that mean Helena was meeting with her more often than she'd let on? Were they closer than just colleagues? I mean, you couldn't blame her for choosing someone who looked like Vanessa over someone who looked like.. well.. you..

She was hot.. fit.. beautiful in a way you could never be.

And you were, well.. you.

You subconsciously pulled at the blouse that just a few moments ago had filled you with such confidence, wondering if there was even a point. How could you compete with that? With.. her? How could you be expected to-

"Frances?"

You were jerked abruptly from your thoughts, Helena's pensive face in front of yours.

"Is something the matter? You looked a thousand miles away."

Immediately filled with embarrassment, you quickly shook your head.

"Oh! Yes, no.. I'm fine.. really, I'm fine!" You answered, chuckling nervously.

The blonde hummed low before linking her arm in yours.

"Well, then.. come and accompany us over by the stage, hm?"

The.. stage??

As you followed Helena past the lanes and towards the back of the arcade room, you found that the blonde was right - there was indeed a small platform back there. One that you were certain hadn’t been there before.

"What in the-"

"Ohhh, just wait! You guys are gonna love this!" JD exclaimed as they practically ran over to the two of you. More excited than you'd ever seen them.

"JD.. what.."

"Fuck! Is Razi ever gonna regret buying this." They laughed, holding up a small microphone.

Karaoke. Razi had actually purchased a karaoke machine. Gods, save us all.

The moment JD slipped on their sunglasses, stepped onto the stage and started dancing around it, Morgan's sigh was all too prevalent in your ear as she came to stand beside you - a low baseline coming through steadily from the speakers. You chuckled before turning to her.

"That bad, huh?"

She sighed again. "Jordan's actual singing voice is really quite nice, but of course they'd never be caught dead using it properly in public."

"Ah, gotcha."

You laughed and shook your head, trying to figure out where you had heard that guitar riff before and why it sounded so familiar. You were fairly certain the song choice was of the Metal genre - which would be on par for JD's taste in music - but the underlying melody reminded you of something else. Of something you'd heard a million times before but couldn't quite put your finger on-

Oh.. oh no

JD smirked as the intro diminished, the first lyric sung boastfully from their lungs.

"We're no strangers to looove…"

Morgan groaned immediately. "Jordan! For fucks sake, no!"

"You know the rules, and so do IIII…"

Helena turned to you, obviously a bit amused at the crowd's reaction.

"I am afraid I do not understand the reference. Why are so many people opposed to this song choice?"

JD sang even louder. You wouldn't get this from, any other enbyyyyy."

You did your best to speak loud enough for the blonde to hear you, giving her a quick background of the song and what it meant to be "Rick Rolled". Helena laughed and nodded before turning back to the entertainment, her foot tapping along with the melody.

"Never gonna give, gonna give.. give you up!"

Much to her dismay, you couldn't help but laugh and cheer every time JD pointed to Morgan during the chorus. An act that only made her groan even louder. And the moment the song ended, you could hear Razi yelling from the back of the room.

"I'm docking your pay for that, Jordan!"

The enby bowed dramatically, giving you a little wink before hopping off the stage.

"Mh.. seems that is my queue, little one." Helena whispered to you, giving you a smirk.

"Wha-?"

You stood, a blush already dusting your cheeks and your mouth agape. She was.. she was going to sing???

You took a deep, steadying breath. Completely unaware that the blonde could even carry a note let alone that you would be graced with whatever celestial sounds were about to part from that delicious mouth of hers. But there she was, basked in a kaleidoscope of colors from the lighting above and looking absolutely ethereal.

"Hold steady, Frances."

You swallowed hard, side-eyeing Morgan. "I'll do my best."

And while you had never heard of the song Helena had chosen before, you knew the moment the first note left her lips that you were done for. A hauntingly beautiful melody - smooth Alto notes sang in a soft (what you assumed was her native tongue) German. Your mouth was still open when JD came to stand next to you, nudging you softly in the ribcage.

"Hear something you like? Hm?"

They wiggled their eyebrows at you but all you could do was stare. Of course she sang like a fucking goddess. Of course she was fucking perfect.

Too perfect.

Too fucking perfect.

And here you were, with your mediocre self, expecting her to feel the same? Pssh.

"Psst.. you know what has to happen now, right?" Morgan whispered, her eyes glued to the stage and the incredible being that was on it.

"No."

"Yes! You'd blow her away and you know it."

"No. Not a chance."

"Yess, you have to."

"Are you even listening to her right now? It's-!"

"Don't you dare tell me it's pointless, Frances. Just because she has a gorgeous voice doesn't mean that yours isn't just as hot!"

For the first time since Helena had started singing you looked away from the stage, staring blankly at your friend. "... y-you think… I'm.. ah-"

"Yes, I think, and so does JD… and Razi.. and everyone else in Havenfall who's heard you sing to yourself. So.. you're going to get up there and you're gonna make that woman breathless!"

You sighed, admitting defeat. "Fine, but I choose the song!"

"Fine! Which?"

You smirked. "Rooms on Fire. Good luck finding it."

Morgan smirked even wider and you immediately swallowed. "Bold of you to assume JD hasn't already programmed Stevie Nicks' entire discography into that thing. They've had a thing for her since forever."

You swallowed again. "... Fuck."

***

Helena's body was all a buzz as she stepped down from the small podium. Electrically charged and tingling from the applause of her soon to be peers. She wasn't even sure what had made her get up and do it. And by the look on Frances' face, she was just as stunned. But there was something about being in the round woman's presence that always gave Helena a boost. That gave her the type of courage that made her feel like she could do just about anything. And in that moment, all she wanted to do was to show that warm, delightfully kind woman one of her gifts.

And hopefully - just hopefully - receive some of hers in return.

So you can imagine the look of surprise that sprung to the vampire's face and feeling of elation that rolled over her when Frances stepped up onto the stage. As the same warm light that had just washed over her casted the woman in a brilliant hue, making her look even more beautiful to the Sorceress than she already did.

A brief lapse of time, a single breath of silence before the song started. And it was that moment, when the first flawless note fell from Frances' lips, that Helena knew. Knew why she'd initially been drawn to her and what had kept her so enthralled since.

After all this time, searching between the two realms in which she had inhabited, she had finally found her. A soul as pure and kind as the woman who had saved her from the darkness many years ago. The woman who bore the same face as the one who had stripped her of everything and gave her a life renewed. She had never once, in all her years since leaving the realm she then called home, came across another person who had shone as bright as that woman did.

But here, in that solitary moment of clarity, as the melodic notes rang out from Frances' body and danced across Helena like a lullaby from some other place - like a spell from some archaic time that sang out into the heavens and carved itself into sky - that's when she knew. That's when it all became clear, that Frances was also a keeper of that light - of that bright soul that soothed over the vampire like a celestial balm.

Helena also knew that from that point she'd no longer be able to ignore her feelings for the woman. That her tendencies to mute her emotions and stifle those desires within that seemed to burn with the heat of a thousand suns would no longer be possible.

And as she watched the music take hold of this incredible creature, with all of Frances' curves swaying to the melody - eyes closed and cheeks a gorgeous hue of rose - she made a silent vow to both herself and the woman in front of her. A promise that she would no longer take the coward's way out when it came to her heart and what it deserved. That she would channel that courage she always felt when Frances was around and finally tell her..

Finally tell her that she was, undoubtedly and without measure, falling for her.

***

You opened your eyes as soon as the last note faded off, the crowd before you standing stunned - in awe - almost in disbelief at what they'd just witnessed. And while you were more than used to people's reaction to your voice, you still smiled proudly to yourself. A subtle blush dusting your cheeks as a resounding applause rang out from some of your favorite people.

"Holy shit, Frances. That was incredible!" JD beamed. "You did our girl Stevie some serious justice."

You chuckled. "Thanks, Jordan."

"They ain't lying, friend, that was the best I've ever heard you sing." Added Morgan as she handed you a tiny piece of cloth for your forehead, which you gratefully took.

"Thank you, one might say I was a little inspired."

"Well, inspiration suits you well, then, little one."

Helena's praise caught you off guard, immediately making you turn and face her.

"I- .. uh.. th-thank you? I mean.. ahem.. yeah.. ah, thanks, Helena." You stammered, rubbing the back of your neck.

Helena only nodded but you could tell the blonde had wanted to say more. A fact that must not have been lost on Morgan either as she quickly cleared her throat and hooked her arm into JD's.

"Well, we'll leave you two to talk."

"We will?? But I was just about to ask Frances if she wanted to-"

JD's words stopped mid-sentence the moment their eyes caught Morgan's.

"Oh.. right.. I mean.. we'll leave you two to .. talk."

The enby's subtle tone and small wink was more than enough to fluster you before they sauntered off, your cheeks heating up ever so slightly.

"That Jordan is a rather peculiar person. They remind me of someone I knew back home."

For some reason the thought of Helena being friends with their own version of JD made you feel incredibly warm inside, almost as if an invisible thread had always connected the two of you.

"Really?" You laughed.

"Mh, indeed. His name was Iseul. Your friend Jordan has a very similar spark of mischief to them." She answered, the deep blues of her eyes seeming to wander off in thought for a moment before she continued. "You remind me of someone I once knew as well, Frances."

Now that.. that..

You took a deep, steadying breath as a wash of warmth spread over you like a freshly drawn bath, re-igniting the desire in you that you had, admittedly, done your best to ignore over the past couple of months.

You felt your cheeks heat up a little more before you spoke. "O-oh? Really?"

The blonde hummed, looking almost sad. "She was, until now, the kindest woman I had even known."

You swallowed hard, not even sure how to respond to that information. In all honesty, there was nothing more you wanted to do than grab onto her, hold her close, and scream out into the heavens how much she meant to you. But you also knew that, of all places, the local bowling alley was not the place to make such affections known.

Nor was it the right time…

Probably.

As you collected your thoughts, you took a moment to scan your surroundings. Razi and Mac had seemingly found themselves in a rather heated game of bowling as Diego watched, sipping silently from the tiny flask that he normally kept on him. As for the arcade area, you couldn’t help but chuckle when your gaze landed on JD and Vanessa going head to head in a very excited round of DDR, the sound of Morgan cheering them heard throughout the entire bowling alley.

You swallowed again before smiling and tentatively took the blonde's hand in yours.

"What do you say we take a walk after all of this? There's a place I'd really like to show you, if that's alright with you?"

Helena smiled in turn, her eyes brightening to almost match the color of her shirt. "I would like that very much, little one."

***

The crisp autumn air met Helena like an old friend as she stepped out onto the curb - the wind softly blowing just cold enough to bite at her cheeks, reddening them. With a large moon above them, the Huntress walked silently beside the Vampire, biding her time until they got to her van.

"I want to thank you again for coming, Vanessa." Helena spoke, breaking the silence.

"No worries at all. I had fun actually."

The blonde chuckled. "As did I."

Vanessa shifted nervously from one foot to the other, smiling in a way that made Helena more anxious than she would've liked. The idea of Frances not being safe when she wasn't around.. well, that was a thought that only made the Sorceress' heart sink.

"Out with it." She said plainly.

Vanessa sighed.

"Well, the good news is that I can confidentially tell you that nobody in Frances' immediate circle is part of Dagon's coven."

Helena nodded. "That is good, at least."

"That being said, I can also tell you that most of the people within that circle.. aren't human. And that at least one of them is a vampire."

Helena's gaze shifted quickly. "Which?"

"Diego."

The blonde hummed in thought.

"What about JD and Morgan?"

"Morgan is human as far as I can tell. JD is.. well, I'm not exactly sure what JD is, but it's an energy I've never encountered before. So, whatever they are, it's something rare."

Helena chuckled to herself, recalling the time when Frances had called JD 'one of a kind'.

"That does not surprise me. In your opinion, though, would you say that Frances is safe?"

Helena asked the question simply, for that was the most important thing. Everything else was secondary. Everything else could be discussed at a later time. On a night when the air wasn't so clear and she didn't have that incredible woman waiting for her.

The Huntress nodded, a curtain of dark hair falling into her face.

"I do. At this point anyways. I still have some digging to do, but I'll contact you if I find anything that makes me feel otherwise."

"You have my gratitude, Helsing. Thank you."

"Anytime. You just leave all the boring stuff to me and enjoy the rest of your night." Vanessa replied with a wink before climbing into her van.

The blonde smirked. "Oh, that I intend to."

***

To be perfectly honest, you'd been planning on taking Helena to the lake ever since the plans for that evening were first made. And when Jordan had found out, the spark of mischief and excitement in their eyes was so bright it almost lit up the whole room. Even before you had left the bowling alley they pulled you aside.

"You're still taking her to the lake, yeah?"

A cheeky wink and subtle smirk was all you got in reply when you answered 'yes', which only made you slightly nervous. You knew deep down that if JD had some sort of surprise in the works, it would only be in your favor. They knew how much Helena had meant to you. And honestly, other than Morgan, they'd been the most supportive through it all.

The sky was littered with thousands of twinkling stars as you pulled up to the lake, all paying homage to the bright moon that hung among them. That casted a brilliant reflection into the still water and made you all the more confident in your decision to bring her there. It was beautiful, just like Helena. Almost so that it almost seemed too luminous to be real…

… Just like Helena.

"I see why you like this place, little one." The blonde said, closing her door.

"Oh?"

"Mh, on a night like tonight, it almost looks like a painting."

You smiled, wanting to say more than a quiet "That, it does." As if any sight could compete with how the moonlight danced upon Helena's rosen cheeks and frolicked throughout her hair. How her eyes sparkled and gleamed, making the stars above only pale in comparison. She was a literal work of art, a masterpiece within herself. A goddess walking on earth. She was-

"Frances?"

Her soft tone caught you off guard, and when her gaze met yours you'd almost forgotten how to speak entirely. She looked at you in a way no other person had, as if you were a lifeline and she were a rope. Tethered and frayed and yet oh so beautiful.

"Ah, sorry.. was I staring?"

"Mh.. a little." She chuckled.

"S-sorry."

When you rubbed the back of your neck subconsciously she took your other hand.

"Do not be."

Her voice was soft but the look in her eyes was even softer. A subtle heat coming to your cheeks as she took your other hand in hers, leaning in ever so slightly.

Did she want to-

Was she going to-

Helena took another step closer and you almost immediately fell back, moving away with such abruptness that you nearly toppled over the hood of your car. But, of course, Helena caught you.

"Fuck. Sorry. I.. ah.. shit."

"It is I who should be sorry, little one. I should not have assumed."

For the first time since you'd met her, the blonde looked embarrassed. Which honestly only made you feel worse. You shook your head vehemently.

"No, no. Please. Fuck. You did nothing wrong, Helena. It's just.. ah.. there's some things about me we should probably talk about before this goes any further."

With that Helena took a step back, looking at you thoughtfully and nodded.

"By all means. I am, as they say, all ears."

Before a single word had even fallen from your lips you could feel the subtle sting of tears - pooling at the corners of your eyes and betraying your emotions. You hated this part. You always had. When the love interest finds out your secret and opts for just being friends instead. Though, admittedly, you had genuinely hoped for just a little more time before having to say goodbye to Helena.

"Frances." She said softly, your hands still in hers. "There is, without doubt, not a single thing you could tell me about yourself that I would not be able to accept."

There was a shadow of something darker that lurked within the blonde's gaze that instantly made you believe her. Her eyes a stormier blue than you'd seen before - heavier, sullen - as if they held an untold story of long ago. You took a deep, calming breath - for you knew that, despite your fears, there was nothing in the world you wanted more than to trust her.

"Alright, well.. you see, I'm.. demisexual."

You could tell by the look on her face that it was a phrase Helena hadn't heard before, her eyes giving you a once over.

"I apologize, Frances. I have not.. is this something similar to a demigod?"

At this you couldn't help but laugh, an act that was honestly much needed and actually made you feel a lot more relaxed.

You snorted. "I wish. I'm afraid the only "super power" it gives me is being somewhat sexually stunted."

Helena moved to stand next to you, leaning back against the front of your car - her gaze looking out thoughtfully onto the water.

"Would it help you to know, little one, that, in my own way, that is something I quite understand."

You turned to face her, fingers still locked in hers and resting on the hood of the car. She looked so open, so attentive to whatever it was that you had to tell her. Her eyes shimmering in a way that almost seemed magical. You took another deep breath and pushed back the tears that still were begging to be released.

"Alright.. here goes nothing.." You let out a heavy sigh and felt Helena squeeze your hand a little tighter. "Being demi.. basically means that without a strong emotional bond with a person, my sexual desire for them will be… lack thereof."

The blonde stood quietly, only listening, so you continued.

"While being demi is a spectrum, and some people may only need a strong friendship connection to feel that, for me… well.. it's usually always taken a very strong.. and albeit long.. romantic connection for me to feel, well, aroused with someone."

Helena nodded. "I understand."

"That being said.. you, Helena.. you've made me feel things that I very rarely ever feel, almost immediately.. and to say that I haven't thought of or wouldn't like to sleep with you already is well.. ah.." You felt your cheeks immediately redden and chuckled, shaking your head. "Here I am just assuming that's something you'd actually want from me."

Helena looked at you silently for a moment before speaking."... You assume correctly, Frances. I find myself very attracted to you."

And now you were blushing even harder.

"O-oh."

Helena chuckled. "You are an incredible woman, Frances."

"I.. well.." You took yet another deep breath, trying to collect your thoughts within the chaos of your mind. As if saying what you had to say wasn't hard enough already. "But see.. that's the thing, Helena.. like, you're so beautiful and kind and intriguing and sexy and to say I haven't thought of us together more than a few times in the last few months is well.. it's different for me and I... ahh-"

The blonde inched herself a little closer to you and hummed. "Breathe, little one."

And you did, deeply. Closing your eyes as you let the crisp Fall air and subtle undertones of juniper that rolled off of Helena wash over you.

"Attraction aside…" You exhaled, ".. with how my sexual desire works.. I have no clue when that would actually happen for us."

Helena nodded again. "I understand."

"And so, this is probably where you leave. And I can't even blame you.. 'cause who wants to wait months or even years before becoming sexually intimate with someone? Other than me, that is, but I'm an outlier and shouldn't be counted."

"My dear Frances, you should always be counted."

"Well, that.."

You grinned all too widely and looked down at your hands that were still interlocked. The subtle pink that dusted your round cheeks swiftly deepening and painting them in a warm crimson.

"And as it was, little one, I have absolutely no intention of leaving you. When I say that I find myself very attracted to you.. it is not solely on a physical level. You see, my soul feels lighter when you are near. My thoughts warm when I think of you and my heart seems to ache when I have not had the pleasure of your company for awhile. I believe that I am, wholey and without doubt, falling for you, Frances."

You stared at her blankly for a moment, no words to be had.

"As for my own shortcomings.. sexual and emotional trauma finds me on a similar acumen as you. So, please, do not feel as if we are far apart on these understandings."

You immediately almost felt angry at the thought of anyone mistreating her. This goddess of a woman who deserved to feel nothing but love and compassion for her rest of her days.

"Fuck, I am.. I'm so sorry to hear that, Helena."

The blonde waved her hand dismissively and closed the last bit of distance between you.

"It is a lifetime ago and a story for another night."

You nodded. "Just know I'm always here to listen whenever you're ready to talk about it."

"I know, dear one." Helena smiled, so openly and warmly that you felt your heart lurch a little. The subtle lines in the corners of her eyes creasing as she leaned in closer to cup your cheek. "May I kiss you?"

You felt your cheeks warm beneath the cool touch of her fingers, soft tears forming in your eyes and a laugh upon your lips. "Yes, Helena. You may."

And as her lips touched yours, fireworks lit up the world around you. Not just metaphorically - but physically. Bright and untamed - fire in the sky - that reached out across the heavens above you.

JD's surprise.

It had to be.

You smiled even wider as your kiss deepened. As sparkling embers rained from the sky and your hands came to frame Helena's face. You kissed her softly - tenderly - wanting nothing more than for her to feel just how absolutely precious she was to you. And when the kiss finally broke, you were both crying. Happy tears of emotions long felt. With bright bursts of reds and blues, of oranges and yellows, reflecting across the still of the water as the two of you embraced.

"I'm so glad you came tonight, Helena."

"Mh.. as am I. It was a lovely evening."

"Heh, that it was."

"And who would have thought, that all this time I was in the presence of such a remarkable vocalist."

Helena smirked, making you blush.

"Psh, speak for yourself! That song you sang was beautiful."

The blonde hummed, smiling. "Thank you, little one. It is named 'Diese kalte Nacht'. It is by the band Faun. I am rather fond of them."

You chuckled to yourself. You knew if JD were there they would have made one of their legendary puns right about now.. "Oh, so you'd say you're... FAUNd of them?"

"Well, I can't say that I understood any of it, but you sang it beautifully."

"As did you, Frances. I do not know of this Stevie Nicks, but I have to wonder if her voice is anywhere near comparable to yours."

You looked at her for a moment, mouth agape.

"Oh, that's it. We are so having a Stevie Nicks night at my place!"

"Mh.. consider it a date."

***

You had just crawled into bed when your phone went off.

Morgan: Yoooo.. you awake?

You: Yep! Just got home, actually lol.

Morgan: Oh? How'd it go??

You: Really, really good. We uh.. we kissed.

Morgan: I knew it! We knew she liked you! Jordan is gonna be fucking ecstatic when I tell them.

You: lol You guys are the best.

Morgan: Well, you deserve it :]

You: Thanks lol

Morgan: Ah.. not to add some unwanted mystery to the evening... but I figured out why Vanessa looked so familiar. Had a little chat with Diego after you left.

You: Oh????

Morgan: Um.. yeah.. she's a fucking vampire hunter.

You: A.. WHAT?!

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