#I gardened during the eclipse :)

[southernsolarpunk]

Garden update!!!

YEAH BABEY I GOT (at least) THREE NATIVE PASSIONFRUIT IN MY YARD!!! ILOVE NATIVE PLANTS!! (Really interesting side note, it’s amazing how quickly you can pick out certain plants after studying them- the yard is a bit overgrown so I was actually surprised how I managed to see them!)

I also have a wing leaf sumac growing as well! I might have to make sumac lemonade :)

My fig tree is starting to leaf out, I thought I killed it over the winter so yay!

And!! Only one of my blueberry bushes flowered but it is producing blueberries! Just a handful but it’s only the second year I’ve had the plant so!!! I can’t wait for the future harvests!!

I planted out my biggest tomato seedlings! The other ones need to grow a bit more to be planted :)

And I don’t know if I mentioned it but I got a Catawba rhododendron! I love the flowers and so do native pollinators! (Peep the poison oak in the background yuck)

[nocturn-warrior]

Ne t'enfuis pas

Adrian Ţepeş x reader

Summary: You are his first love reincarnated and after 300 years, you finally meet again.

Rating: fluff, hurt, comfort

Warnings: mentions of death, grief, Nocturn season 2 spoilers!!!

Nmed after Kate Bush's Ne T'enfuis Pas. This is heavily inspired in Bram Stoker's Dracula by Coppola and mayyybe Nosferatu by Eggers <3 It's been so long since i've written, i am honestly rusty. Sorry for taking so long with this one.

The water in the pond behind the chateau reflects the light of the crescent pale moonlight above your head. It is the first time in weeks since you could go outside after the sunset without worrying about getting your neck attacked by a servant of the Bloody Countess or a night creature. Small tadpoles swim around, feeding on bugs that have the misfortune of falling in the pond and you watch them idly and with a childlike curiosity. You didn’t want to ruminate at that moment, you wanted to think that everything was going to be fine. 

Still, your unquiet mind couldn’t rest. The scene of the tadpole rapidly consuming the bug reminds you of your own thoughts consuming you. The dreams you’ve had before his arrival; a dark castle with infinite stairs, forests that you’ve never explored, and flashes of scenes flooding your mind every time he is near that feel so much more real than a mere dejavú. But how could you ever put this into words?

Smooth steps are heard padding against the grass and you softly gasp when you see the tall, pale man coming to the spot you are sitting on. His amber eyes glow like the ones of a cat in a dark night as he walks in the shadow announcing his not fully human nature. 

“They are beheading the last one of the day. Won’t you like to see the show?”

Alucard asks with sarcasm, sitting on the opposite side of the pond in a pompous swish. The city's in ruins, but the people are executioning the aristocrats who stood in the side of the vampires during the attack. You don’t answer his question. In fact, the two of you stay in silence for a while, but now and then you peek through the fountain to see if he is still in there and he is perfectly immobile like a beautiful statue in the garden, except for his flouncy hair tousled by the soft breeze. In one of those moments of curiosity, your gazes meet and it feels intense as a lightning hitting your body, Alucard could see your hair standing on end.

“Although I think they should pay for what they did, I don't see the point of gathering in the town to see bloodshed. I’ve seen enough of this in the last few days.”

You answer in an awkward way and twirl your finger around the water, making the tadpoles hide behind a rock to dismiss the feeling that goes beyond embarrassment. Alucard narrows his eyes, cautiously watching your expression, wondering if approaching you now was the right choice. But how long could he keep this to himself? If there is something Alucard learned during these wandering 300 years is that human life is feeble as a crystal, that he’ll see his pals one by one perish to the fog of time. Leaving it be, ignoring the signals would spare him from the very known feeling of grief. Still, there you are. With another appearance, voice and name, yet eyes are the windows of the soul, they say, and Alucard lived enough to know that this might be true. And since yours met during the Eclipse, he knew that calling coming from overseas was not only his duty of destroying Sekhmet’s mummy. He was drawn to your presence like a boat to a lighthouse.

“May i?”

He asks before sitting on the same side as you on the pond, so pale that he seems to emanate his own light and reflect in the pond along with the moon. You nod and he graciously settles himself some palms away not wanting to be invasive, minutely investigating the possibilities and to what paths would they guide him. Your mind is racing with thoughts, so many it could burst. A feeling of urgency that takes you completely and is shared with the man by your side. Gathering forces from an ancient feeling asleep for so too long, you finally speak:

“You have found me… how?”

He hums looking into the pond before answering your question that is so easy to answer yet difficult to put into words when he measures the consequences.

“I felt you calling me.”

You shortly breathe, reminding the nights where that feeling of emptiness would set in as if there was something missing and you would pray for a light, something that could give you a clue of what was the other part of the whole. The dreams that filled your sleep in the following nights left you even more puzzled, but when Alucard arrived, everything was starting to be put in place, for more unbelievable that sounded. 

Before you died, you made Alucard promise that he would find someone else. That he wouldn't have his eternity tied to your memory, that he would find other lovers to fulfill his heart and to give him the love he deserved. Your shaking cold hand held his as you collapsed to smallpox in your deathbed and finally the eyes of your mortal body closed forever. He did as promised. Tens of women and men crossed his path across those thirty decades, but no one of them were you. The same emptiness your oblivious, reborn self would experience now, the dhampir would drag along the mists of years; for you, what was an unknown spectrum, for him it was a very palpable feeling that seemed to almost materialize itself.

Your eyes fill up with tears, a rush of emotions suddenly rises as Alucard watches you break down, still hesitant. His slender hand reaches out to touch your shoulder and you shudder; like the sun coming out from the clouds, a myriad of memories start to bloom. Alucard’s eyes are wide open in shock, harm of fear is the last thing he wants to inflict on you. But how could he have been causing it when all you could see in front of your eyes was him and your life together? Piece by piece like a broken porcelain, you see snippets of the past. 

You suddenly wrap your arms around his shoulders, a hug so unpredictable and strong that Alucard had to hold onto the bricks of the pond otherwise you would fall directly into it. Once steady, He slowly retributes the hug, face resting on the crook of your neck as you sob tears of unbelievable happiness into his white hair. A small salty droplet roams his cheek too and when he realizes the emotional boy he used to be was here again. Slowly, you pull off from the embrace, drying your tears with the sleeves of your dress and say while cupping his angelical face in your hands, strands of white hair sticking onto his skin. You smile and say before pressing a gentle kiss onto his lips:

“And you came to me… from the sky like an angel.”

[redsrooftopprincess]

Witchy Shit!

An ask from @footninja that I posted as a post accidentally. 🫣

The ask is here

HAPPY ALMOST SAMHAIN MY WITCHES!!! I may have gone a little deeper than "hippie hillbilly witch"... I've been practicing for a WHILE, and magic is one of my autistic special interests, soooo.....

All the boys are FOR SURE Pagan even if that isn't what they call it (Splinter raised them Shinto), and *very* eclectic, but definitely have their own flavors that they gravitate to...

Leo

Did you say MEDITATING? When? Where? How long? He is ready to sit with you peacefully for hours.

Want to start mixing your own incense/tea? He'll help you research and grow the herbs you need.

BONSAI ZEN GARDEN

Night time dates to ALL the secret/private botanical gardens in the city.

The first time he sees you in a garden in the daylight, surrounded by butterflies, he looses the power of speech.

When you're having a tough time at work, expect tea and a full body massage with all natural oils in a candlelit room when you get home. If you are feeling up to it, that massage can and will escalate to the most transcendent, mild blowing tantric sex imaginable, leaving you fully relaxed mind, body, and spirit.

NOTE: Depending on exactly how "crunchy granola" you are, you may find yourself in conflict with his OCD, so be EXTRA respectful of his space.

Craft: Green Witch

Element: Earth

Archetype: The Hero

Major Arcana: Temperance

Raph

Need help with Ritual? My guy is a WORKHORSE. Where did you want that solid stone altar, again?

Bardic circle like a BOSS. My guy is always down for drinks, songs, and good stories, and the reverb of his voice from his shell means you can feel his singing in your feet like thunder.

Speaking of his voice: guided meditations.

Speaking of guided meditations: guided meditations that take a filthy turn halfway through. 😏

Firetender extraordinare. Want it to burn forever? This guy can drop in literal trees that'll keep the balefire lit until next Solstice.

By FAR the most in touch with his animal side.

He's a beast who not only has NO PROBLEM chasing you, naked, through the woods, but will 1000% instigate. LOVES sex outside (I may have a story about an amethyst cavern, but you didn't hear that because it's not written yet).

Craft: Primal Witch

Element: Fire

Archetype: The Knight

Major Arcana: Strength

Donnie

Oddly accepting of the witchy shit for a techy guy. He's smart enough to know that he doesn't know everything.

Writes a program that will help you track EVERYTHING. Moon, planets, planting, hurricane season, you name it.

Builds you a whole ass Orrery, because despite his program you *still* missed a celestial event and you were sad.

Expect after hours dates to the Hayden Planetarium during eclipses, meteor showers, comets, or any other excuse he can come up with to look at the stars with you.

SIGILS ON POINT. Fractals and sacred geometry, this guy is PRECISE. Made a Mercury Square once that you're pretty sure caused a blackout. He disagrees, but he doesn't make planetary squares anymore.

A night outside of the city looking at the stars? Expect my guy to be drawing star charts on your skin, before "exploring the heavens."

Craft: Celestial Witch

Element: Air

Archetype: The Magician

Tarot Card: The Magician

Mikey

Is straight up pagan.

Beaded bracelets? Hell yes. Macrame? On lock. Candle making? Crystal Wrapping? This boy is DOWN with the Witchy Crafts.

Vibes with his semiaquatic nature on a grand scale. The first time you caught him meditating underwater you nearly had a heart attack until you remembered.

If you introduce him to your people, he will fully write and lead rituals for literally anything. Leo may be master of the Dojo, but *no one* directs people's energy like Mike.

If you even suggest it *vaguely*, he is fully ON BOARD to start a coven/grove/whatever with you as your consort.

Oddly good at High Magic, but only practices VERY rarely. Won't Oracle for evocations because the idea of having someone else in his head weirds him out, but has a 100% success rate negotiating with Otherworldly Entities.

Sex magic in the ocean under a full moon? Uh, why aren't you in the water already?

Calls himself "Magic Mike."

Element: Water

Craft: Water Witch

Archetype: The Lover

Tarot Card: Wheel of Fortune

....

Tag list:

@thelaundrybitch @the-cauldron-witch @fyreball66 @ninnosaurus @tmntngl @thegirlwiththeninjaturtletattoos @zagreustomb @ramielll @silverwatergalaxy @gornackeaterofworlds @footninja @daedric-sorceress @sophiacloud28 @iridescentflamingo

(if you want to be tagged lmk)

[thetarotwitch111]

What's your dark side?

When you understand better your darker aspects and take steps to balance them, you can enjoy fully their potential without falling into their traps. Each of these dark gifts offers you the opportunity to live the best life, aligned with who you truly are,but only if you approach them with the right perspective...

✨I hope this reading brings you some clarity and guidance. If it resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it!

✨ And if you’re looking for something more personal, I also do individual readings—just DM me anytime.

🌟TIP JAR🌟

Some of my energy works : PERSONAL READINGS | PENDULUM READINGS | CHAKRA BALANCE | RADIONIC TABLE

Now, let's go for your reading!

Close your eyes, concetrate, take this moment for yourself only and ask your guides and the universe to tell you in which pile is the message meant for you.

Cards from: The Magickal Botanical Oracle by Maxine Miller

💚 Pile 1:The Witch's Garden

Your Dark Side: You possess a unique ability to delve into the depths of life where most fear to tread. This dark side makes you a seeker of hidden truths and buried secrets. However, the darker aspects of this ability lie in your potential to become consumed by the shadows you explore. Your curiosity for the unknown can lead you into obsessive or compulsive behaviors, as you dig deeper into the mysteries that others would rather leave alone. There’s a danger in becoming too comfortable in these dark spaces, where the lines between reality and illusion can blur. This can manifest as an attraction to the morbid or the macabre, pulling you into thoughts or environments that are difficult to escape from.

Perks of having your dark side: Your deep understanding of the darker aspects of life allows you to see and appreciate the full spectrum of human experience. You can help others navigate their own darkness, providing a guiding light in times of despair. This makes you incredibly empathetic and resilient, able to face life’s challenges with a calm that others admire. Your willingness to confront the uncomfortable truths of existence gives you a wisdom that is rare and valuable.

Cautions: The danger with your dark side is in becoming too absorbed in it. Your fascination with the hidden and the obscure can isolate you from others, as they may not understand or share your interests. This can lead to feelings of loneliness or alienation. Additionally, your comfort with the darker aspects of life may attract negative energies or entities that feed off your interest in the macabre, leading to a draining of your emotional or spiritual vitality. There’s also a risk of becoming overly cynical or pessimistic, as constant exposure to life’s darker side can skew your perception of the world.

Witch’s advice: To maintain balance and protect yourself from these darker influences, work with moonstone to keep your emotions steady and your intuition sharp. Incorporate a bath ritual with lavender and rosemary to cleanse any negative energy you may pick up during your explorations. You can use a white candle (as it represent all colors) during meditation to honor and contain your shadow side, and ask your spiritual guides to balance your energy and remind you of the light (with the laws of universe). Regularly burn sage or palo santo to purify your space, ensuring that you are not overwhelmed by the energies you encounter.

💚 Pile 2: Belladonna

Your dark side: Your charm is a powerful tool, but it comes with a darker edge. You have the ability to manipulate others, bending their will to serve your own purposes, and this can lead you to have some behaviors and make some decisions that are ethically questionable, using deceit or seduction to get what you want. The darker aspects of your charm are tied to a potential for narcissism, where the focus on your own desires eclipses any concern for the well-being of others. You may find yourself using people as pawns in a game, not fully considering the impact of your actions on their lives. This can lead to a cycle of destructive relationships, where trust is eroded and connections are shallow.

Perks of having your dark side: Your charm gives you the ability to achieve goals that others might find impossible. You can navigate complex social dynamics with ease, making you a powerful force in both personal and professional settings. Your ability to influence others means you can often turn situations to your advantage, leading to success in areas where others might struggle. This dark side also gives you a strategic mind, allowing you to plan and execute with precision.

Cautions: The danger with Belladonna’s dark allure is the potential to lose touch with your authentic self. The constant use of charm and manipulation can create a façade that becomes difficult to maintain, leading to feelings of emptiness or dissatisfaction. There’s also the risk of alienating those around you as they begin to see through your manipulations. Over time, this can result in a lack of deep, meaningful connections, leaving you isolated despite your social success. Additionally, the power you wield can lead to an inflated ego, where you start to believe that you are invincible or above the rules that govern others.

Witch’s advice: To keep your darker tendencies in check, carry obsidian to ground yourself and maintain a connection to your true intentions. Brew a tea with mugwort to enhance your clarity and ensure that your actions are aligned with your higher self and to amplify your charm without falling into manipulation, indulge in a bath with white rose petals and jasmine—these will help you connect with your heart and maintain sincerity in your interactions. You can also light a red candle and ask for help to your spiritual guides (with the laws of universe) to focus your ambition, but also to be mindful of the impact of your actions on others and your own path. A lavender and camomille tea is always a good choice too.

💚 Pile 3: Thorn Apple

Your dark side: You are a natural risk-taker, unafraid to venture into the unknown or push boundaries that others fear to cross. This fearlessness is part of your dark side, but it also has a darker aspect, recklessness and your attraction to danger can lead you to make impulsive decisions without fully considering the consequences or others feelings. You might find yourself drawn to self-destructive behaviors, or seeking out adrenaline-fueled experiences that put you or others at risk. There’s a potential for addiction to the thrill, leading you down paths that are difficult to return from. This dark side can also manifest as a tendency to challenge authority or rules, not out of principle, but for the sheer thrill of defiance.

Perks of having your dark side: Your willingness to take risks gives you a unique advantage in life. You are able to achieve things that others would never attempt, simply because you’re not afraid to fail. This boldness allows you to live a life that is full and intense, rich with experiences that most people can only dream of. Your dark side also gives you the ability to inspire others, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones and embrace life’s challenges.

Cautions: The flip side of your fearlessness is the potential for chaos. Your attraction to extremes can lead to instability in your life, where you constantly seek out new thrills without considering the long-term impact. This can strain relationships, as those around you may find it difficult to keep up with your pace or understand your need for intensity. There’s also a risk of burnout, as the constant push for more can exhaust your physical, emotional, and mental resources. Additionally, your tendency to defy rules and authority can create conflict and put you in situations where the stakes are dangerously high.

Witch’s advice: To protect yourself as you navigate these intense experiences, carry a black tourmaline as a shield against negative energies and to keep you grounded in reality. Cleanse your spirit regularly with a bath infused with hyssop. (This herb will purify your energy and remove any residue from your daring ventures). You can also light a purple candle for your guides to ask (with the laws of universe) for energies of transformation, transmutations and protection when embarking on new challenges, ensuring that you are guided and guarded. Burn myrrh or frankincense incense to clear your path and sharpen your focus, helping you maintain clarity and strength even when faced with the most extreme situations.

[astrobuggy]

New Beginning Au

I finally made the three brothers :] I might work on Bloodmoons design more cus I do NOT like it 😭🙏

Meet the Phase Family!

They're called the 'Phase' family because they are based on the phases of the moon (I think! :D). Also, because if it was the 'Eclipse' family, Eclipse would have no name. Just a last name 😭

I was also thinking about the 'Code'family, but KC will be included, so his name would just be Kill 😭

The photo goes from youngest to oldest (left to right)

Lunar Phase

💫💠💫💠💫💠💫💠💫💠💫💠💫

☆ Lunar is the youngest of the Phase family and the 2nd tallest of the trio

° He owns a flower business in the small town where they live at. The shop being called the "Cosmic Garden"

☆ He's the most energetic and happy go lucky member in the family

° He smells like vanilla with a tint of blueberries :]

☆ Hobbies: drawing, gardening, baking, and going out on walks with his brothers (any brother that is available at the time)

Pajamas: sleeping hat, big loose sweater, large white sweatpants, and strawberry socks

Bloodmoon Phase

🔪🥩🔪🥩🔪🥩🔪🥩🔪🥩🔪🥩🔪

♤ Bloodmoon is the middle child of the Phase family and is the shortest in the trio (and family)

◇ They jump to job to job but have stuck with two jobs. That being a butcher in a meat shop and a lumber jack. They enjoys the butcher job more if you didn't know 😀

♤ They're the most RABID and feral one in the family (Eclipse has to hold them down during their outbursts)

◇ He smells RANCID, but when he does shower, he smells like peppermint (KC makes him shower)

♧ Hobbies: hunting, walking in the forests, chasing down dogs (for shits n giggles), eating (Lunars baking hobby comes in clutch 😤)

Pajamas: A batman shirt, grey sweat pants, mismatched socks, and a sleeping hat

Eclipse Phase

🔧🤖🔧🤖🔧🤖🔧🤖🔧🤖🔧🤖🔧

□ Eclipse is the oldest of the trio and is the tallest in the brother trio (2nd tallest in the family)

■ He's a mechanic and inventor in a company (he's the most smartest one there tbh). He's a programmer at the side too

□ He's the most tamed and calmest one in the family (you want an actual conversation go to him, tho he'll probably be a bit cocky but it's bareable!)

■ He smells like citrus and pineapple with a slight smell of oil (he repairs stuff man give him a break 😭)

□ Hobbies: writing, programming games, starting small projects, and going out on walks (at night, tho)

Pajamas: Robes with sandals

🔧💠🔪🔧💠🔪🔧💠🔪🔧💠🔪🔧

That's the Phase family! Or at least the kids we still got one more member. That being KC :]

Now, I'll dive into facts and dynamics! :]

Brother Trio Facts (or solo) 🔧🔪💠

This will not be in any particular order

💠&🔪 - Lunar and Bloodmoon go on fun adventures with one another. One to entertain Lunar and cure his boredom and the other to tire out Bloodmoon. He can't be rabid forever!

💠- Lunar loves amusement parks! He loves taking his family with him, mostly Bloodmoon (tho Bloodmoon is scared of roller-coasters 😭)

💠&🔧- Lunar and Eclipse are the closest to one another since before this new life they only knew each other as family

💠&🔪&🔧- Bloodmoon has strong cravings (mostly for blood), and the family has to subside them with other things. Eclipse does this with different meats (grilled, deep-fried, roasting, etc, tho he isn't the best at cooking, he's decent at it) . Lunar does this by baking sweet goods (cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, etc. He's pretty good at it since he has a grand sweet tooth)

💠&🔪- Bloodmoon and Lunar sometimes play fight (wrestling). They mostly do it in the living room (Bloodmoon keeps winning 🙏)

💠&🔧&🔪- The Phase family holds game night every 2 weeks on Friday. They're mostly board games and card games (not virtual). Lunar makes cinnamon rolls during these nights (he LOVES cinnamon rolls) and makes something to appease to Bloodmoon to subdue his blood cravings for a little while. Eclipse and Bloodmoon choose the games they're playing for that night. Eclipse keeps winning every game, no matter what. Bloodmoon has a personal vendetta against him during these nights 🧍‍♂️ Lunar is usually 2nd or 3rd (he's mostly munching on his baked goods during games). And Bloodmoon is try harding 😭

💠&🔪- Lunar and Bloodmoon share a room together (you can tell which spot is who's 😭)

That's all I'll share for today! Kc wasn't added to this bc he needs his own design and post for me to be satisfied 😠 I do have stuff prepared for him, dw 🙌

And Bloodmoon will be served justice for that shit ass design 🗣🙌

[diegowife]

Guts ( GOLDEN AGE ARC )

Guts As Your Boyfriend SCENARIO

No Warnings

A Bit Yandere ¿

Part 2 ( NOT CONNECTED ): Post-Eclipse

• First of all, his other comrades could gape in disbelief seeing someone like you, kindhearted and gentle, deserve a fierce man like Guts.

• In spite of his intimidating presence, it was difficult for them to accept that he could indeed be your boyfriend as all he does is brandish his sword and ruthlessly slaughter any human that crosses his path on the battlefield.

• PDA is something that Guts despises. Its presence, particularly in public, is something that he would certainly find quite awkward. Unsolicited neck kisses from you are also something that he strongly disapproves of.

• In private, his affectionate nature truly reveals itself. Displaying his profound fondness towards you in the presence of his comrades is not his preference. Nevertheless, it is essential for everyone to be aware that you are exclusively his alone.

• In the forests, the only setting where he feels comfortable showing affection towards you publicly (restricted to just the two of you), he doesn't hesitate to embrace your waist. Occasionally, he enjoys teasing you.

• He also adores clasping your waist and drawing them near.

• In the initial stages of the relationship, the only terms of endearment he utilizes for you exclusively consist of ‘Dumbass’ and ‘Jerk.’ This should come as no unexpected revelation.

• Upon reaching a state of comfort, he consistently addresses you with the customary term while incorporating either ‘Love’ or ‘Babe’ depending on his mood.

• Engaging in his physical touch involves allowing him to place his head on your lap while you delicately run your fingers through his hair. It is also experienced when both of you intimately intertwine your fingers.

• Seeking comfort from your touch is the sole method to alleviate his concerns, which consistently proves effective.

• Before embarking on the mission commanded by Griffith, he adored the gentle and tender quick kisses on your lips.

• “Take care, yeah? I will not be dead, I promise.”

• Other than that, he may display reckless behavior and may not even show concern for offering an apology.

• In every debate, he is swift to lay blame on you and incessantly strives to emerge victorious, even though he is often the one who started the argument.

• Despite his stubborn nature, he refrains from criticizing or belittling you when engaged in an argument. To illustrate this, he does not resort to using derogatory terms such as ‘dumb,’ ‘stupid,’ or ‘fool.’

• “Tch, y'know, I have reached my limit with the nonsense you constantly spew. Don't talk to me again and deal the problems with yourselves this time!”

• However, his words are not intended to be taken seriously; they are simply a dramatic expression because the next day, he would present you with a quantity of fruit collected from a tree and placed in a bucket as an earnest gesture of apology.

• The bestowal of gifts is not a preference for Guts; his offerings consist solely of flowers plucked from the garden or a handcrafted floral crown fashioned only during his leisure moments. Indeed, he does not possess an inclination towards bestowing presents.

• “Dumbass, at least I got a present for you. Why are you even complaining?....”

• In spite of everything, Guts inevitably starts feeling envious when witnessing your increasing intimacy with his allies, especially Griffith. Even though Griffith is Guts' closest companion and depends on him, Guts remains uncertain about allowing you to interact with him.

• Guts becomes aware that both genders exhibit great enthusiasm toward Griffith and regard him with reverence akin to that of a God. Guts has his reasons for discouraging you from spending too much time with Griffith; who can say if you'll end up becoming a devoted fan of Griffith in the future?

• One time, during your conversation with Griffith, Guts unexpectedly approached the two of you and forcefully pushed you aside.

• Noticing Guts becoming sullen and defensive is truly precious. Nevertheless, your genuine displeasure arises due to the fact that you exclusively perceive him as the only person with whom you can communicate.

• “Why the hell are you spending some time with that twink?!!? I'm literally right here!”

• Occasionally, Guts can exhibit rather confusing behavior sometimes. On one occasion, he may display intense passion towards you, while on the following day, he might become perplexed if you attempt to establish more comfortable with him, catching him off guard.

• “Whoa, whoa, what are you doing?” 

• “Why did you try to kiss me?!”

• Exist of having a partner or in a relationship seems to slip his mind, almost as if it disappears from his thoughts. It wouldn't be fair to hold him accountable for this oversight; perhaps it's a result of the immense fatigue he experiences while engaged on battlefields, hindering his ability to grasp his thoughts accurately.

• In addition, Guts held a deep concern for your well-being. Take, for example, how Judeau and Corkus extended an invitation for a shared wine drink. However, Guts swiftly confiscated the bottle, forcefully shattering it on the floor. 

• “Don't you ever dare to accept anything from what my comrades gave you.”

• He strongly advises against you engaging in any potentially dangerous activities without his knowledge. Ultimately, he fears the consequences that may arise, envisioning a situation where you end up succumbing to intoxication, mirroring the experience of his late father.

• “I don't want you to be as pitiful as my old man back in the days....”

• Guts observe his peculiar sense of pride when Y/n is unexpectedly praised for the noticeable growth of his muscles or when he emerges victorious from a duel. He dismissively chuckles, portraying himself as the utmost embodiment of strength, impressing his partner.

• Demonstrating his biceps and measuring himself against others is his preferred method of flaunting his strength, allowing him to observe your entertained response proudly.

• “Me? Strong? Nah, I ain't really that strong. But keep in mind, I'll be the last man standing on a battlefield!”

• When it comes to sharing food, Guts is highly possessive. He refuses to relinquish the final portion of food to anyone else.

• “Nope, get it yourselves....”

• In order to provoke him, the optimal method and most effective tactic is to approach his fellow companions, such as Pippin and Rickert, and engage in the act of food sharing.

• Upon witnessing Pippin and Rickert tenderly feeding you food as if you were a little girl, an intense surge of anger welled up inside him.

• With a firm approach, Guts would seize your wrist, voicing his frustration, “What on earth are you doing!?” It was as if he had conveniently forgotten his own unwillingness to share food with you.

• On the other hand, if he discovered you crying, he observed as you concealed your face within the depths of your knees. An expression of confusion caused his brows to elevate, prompting him to playfully poke your head multiple times.

• “The hell you cryin' for?”

• Regrettably, he failed to acknowledge that his actions simply exacerbated the situation. With a sense of agitation, he clumsily tousles his hair as he finds himself unfamiliar with the task of comforting others.

• Besides, he never had anyone comforting him, so he's obviously shit at it. 

• “Gahh... how do I deal with this...”

• When your head rises, instantly his gaze falls upon your face, where red and swollen eyes meet his sight. Observing you in such a state causes a momentary pause for him; a sense of tranquility overtakes him as he descends and bends down alongside you.

• Witnessing you in such a state inflicts upon him a sensation akin to a sharp blow to the chest. The brewing question in his mind is, what if the fault lies upon his shoulders?

• “Hey, now, I don't like seeing you this way. Tell me exactly what happens.”

• Instead of yelling at him to leave, he anticipates your outburst, yet you continue to sob incessantly.

• Having a lack of aptitude in offering advice, Guts excels in the art of listening. He remains attentive to every expression and release of emotions you convey. Not once did his attentive listening falter, ensuring that your words were never overlooked.

• He'll let you bury your face into his chest and enables you to cry your heart out.

• Therefore, with a heart full of warmth, he will greet you with his most radiant smile while gently patting your head.

• ”Crybaby. Smile; you're adorable when you smile more.”

• In the midst of slumber, Guts will unanticipatedly carry you in a bridal style, gently cradling you in his arms, to an undisclosed destination amidst the woodlands.

• The destination to which he will take you remains uncertain. This gentleman is inclined to lead you up the hills, near the river, or perhaps even closer to the summit of the mountain to instill feelings of fear within you.

• Occasionally, he would drop you off under the tree as you and he sat together, allowing both of you to marvel at the crescent moon illuminating the night sky.

• Throughout the night, a transformation would take place within him, causing him to adopt a gentle demeanor. This shift in behavior can be attributed to the absence of people and the serene night air that envelopes him.

• During cuddle sessions, Guts will softly press his lips against your jawline, all the while gently caressing your cheeks with his thumb. The warmth and comfort of his hugs are undeniable; whenever his tender touch graces your skin, you experience an overwhelming sensation of melting in his presence.

• Murmuring sweet words to you is his habit before dozing off to sleep.

• “Tch, you never fail to steal my heart..”

• “I feel so safe with you; it's embarrassing...”

Thank you so much reading !

[ravenwriter16]

I really like the idea of Platonic/Familial Yandere DCA. It just makes sense in a way. (Even if I do also really like the Romantic Yandere DCA.)

I have a question for all three of them, if it has already been asked I apologize, what are some of the things they like to do most when spending time with Y/N?

Sun: OOOOO!!! where do I even begin?!

Moon: Heh, would you like one of us to go first--,

Sun: NO! No! I want to go first!

Eclipse: *Chuckles* Easy, love~.

Sun: Okay okay okay! Sooooo one of my favorite things to do with Sunspot is arts and crafts! Before she...*Ahem* left...we would spend all day indoors up to our necks in art supplies! I taught her how to get creative! With her drawings, clay statues, windchimes, and paintings!

Eclipse: I still have some of her little clay cats~.

Sun: *Waves his hands up and down in excitement* And we also would play adventurer around the palace! We would sneak around and follow any suspicious looking characters~.

Moon: And that led to one of the maids having a heart attack--,

Sun: HEY! She shouldn't have been carrying a large basket--,

Moon: She was doing the laundry--,

Sun: ANYWAYS! oh oh oh! We also sparred, a LOT. Sunshine is really talented with a sword! Every training dummy she went up against would be shattered into splinters! And she almost bested ME on multiple occasions! Of course, I WAS going easy on her but still!

Eclipse: I remember watching you both from my study. She held such fire in her eyes...

Moon: Yes...As for me, Starlight and I would often be in the library. We would grab a new book and lay on the carpet to read it. Well, I would read it, she would simply lay in my lap. Every time she would talk out loud to the character like they were in the room with us. Even going as far as to heavily scold the antagonist.

Sun: Oh...is that why she would glare at the wall whenever I would read to her "Little Red Riding Hood"?

Eclipse: *Snorts* oh that is simply precious~.

Moon: *Chuckles* She was such a sweetheart~...Oh. We would also take a stroll around the gardens whenever I would have a small break from teaching those baby mages. I will admit that I didn't even show up for some of my classes.

Eclipse: *Rolls eyes* Yes, and it's thanks to you that I received MANY letters from families complaining about their child's education.

Moon: *Shrugs and inspects his talons* They're a bunch of lousy, bratty children pretending to be adults anyways...

[All three chuckle]

Eclipse: *gestures to himself* My turn? Well, I did many things with my little comet, due to the fact that I wasn't held up as much as my two husbands--,

Sun: Hey!

Moon: Rude~.

Eclipse: It is the truth, loves, you know it is. Now! When I wasn't teaching her how to play the piano, ballroom dancing, how to read and write...I'd take her out to the market that way she wouldn't feel cooped up in the palace walls. We never left without getting her something, whether that would be a new dress or toy.

Sun: Her favorite was that knitted drider doll

Moon: Ah yes, Empress Webby Von Nettings the Third. Ruler of the Bed Kingdom and Conquer of the Closet Monsters.

Eclipse: That's the one. We would also have daddy daughter tea times. I would always have a tent sent up near the training grounds where Sun and Moon would take their students. That way she could be near all three of us during a busy day. She would sit out and watch her fathers or play with her toys while I worked on paperwork. It was very...peaceful...

Moon: Eclipse...she'll come around, just keep give her time.

Sun: Moon's right! We're already wearing her down some. Soon everything will be back to the way it was.

Eclipse: Yes, you're both right. Thank you my loves~.

[lowlights]

cosmic disruption

summary: the eclipse happens, and everything changes.

Joel Miller x gn!reader // 1.5k

warnings: fluffy fluff fluff, reader and Joel are patrol buddies, cute handholding, a smooch, self-indulgent eclipse nonsense

thank you to @ezrasbirdie for telling me to write this and @saradika for the divider!

To say that “normal” had changed a lot in the two decades since the outbreak was a laughable understatement. Society had upended in every single way possible, reshaping itself into something brand new and most often focused on the basics of survival. Amidst the hard work of existing, Jackson sometimes afforded you a few moments that made you feel like your old normal. 

As you thumbed through a yellowed astronomy almanac in the small town library, a date only two weeks from today caught your eye. “Globally, total solar eclipses happen every 18 months,” you read to yourself, “however they only occur once every 400 years in a singular location.” The little science nerd who still lived inside of you jumped for joy when you saw a list of cities in the path of totality for this year. 

“Jackson!” you announced triumphantly to Joel as he walked through the door. 

“Yeah, we’re in Jackson,” he confirmed with a confused look. 

“No, look! Jackson is in the path of totality! We get to see a total solar eclipse in a couple of weeks, look here- Joel, look!” you held the book in front of his face, tapping the page eagerly. 

Joel grimaced. “Well that’s fine, but we ain’t got time for all that seeing as that’s our patrol day. Who cares what the sun is doin’ anyway, as long as it rises and sets each day?” 

You lowered the book, defeated. “I care. I wanted to be an astronomer when I was a kid, did I ever tell you?” Your thoughts drifted far away to that little kid who got their first telescope on their eighth birthday. The world seemed so full of possibility then. 

Joel’s face softened a bit. “I don’t think you ever told me that. Hard to say though with all that yapping you do during patrols, sometimes I just drown it out.” 

You slapped his arm half-heartedly as he smirked, his eyes bright with humor, and carefully put the book back on the shelf. “Did you come in here just to give me a hard time, Miller?” you asked. 

He shook his head. “Long past lunch and I didn’t see you in the mess. Heard you might be over here gettin’ lost in the books again. C’mon, they’ve got those roasted potatoes you like so much. Saved you some.” 

You thought about the eclipse on and off for several days but put it mostly out of your mind as you took care of your chores and went off on your patrols every three days. Joel had long been your preferred patrolling partner, once you figured out that his silence and scowl didn’t mean he hated you. He grumbled about most things but in a way that always made you smile. 

He might give you a hard time for how much you talked, but it was Joel who was the true storyteller. He wouldn’t admit it for anything, but he came alive when you got him talking about music or his brother or even woodworking. There were many topics that Joel wouldn’t speak on, and you had gotten pretty good at not pushing even when your curiosity burned at you. 

Today you were focused on tilling the soil for next month’s garden starts to be transplanted outside. You liked working with your hands, truth be told, and this was a job that no one else wanted. You were happily alone with your thoughts, humming a tune under your breath, when Joel walked up. 

“Hey there, Miller. Whatcha got there?” you asked, laying down your backhoe and tugging your gloves off. 

Joel shifted uncomfortably on his feet as he held out a plywood box to you. “Made you this,” he said without explanation. You took the box from his hands and marveled at how light it was despite being the size of a large microwave. 

“Thank you? What… is it?” you inquired. Joel was not the gift-giving type, and this was surely one of the oddest things anyone had ever given you. 

Joel looked uncomfortable. “Did I do it wrong? It’s been a long time since I made one.” 

“Do what wrong? What is this?” you turned the box around, noting a large hole cut out of the bottom and an aluminum panel on one side. 

“Today is eclipse day, ain’t it? That’s what the book said. I looked it up and it says it starts in about 20 minutes, and this will let you look at it without burning your retinas clean off. Unless you want to look directly at the sun which is your business, I s’pose,” Joel rambled hurriedly. 

Realization hit you. “Oh, Joel. Did you make me a pinhole viewer?” 

He nodded. “It’s for your eclipse.” 

Your eclipse. You sat the box down carefully before practically flinging yourself at Joel, wrapping your arms around his neck. Emotion welled up in your chest. “Thank you, this is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me.” 

Joel froze for just a moment before reciprocating your hug. He drew you in tight against his body, tucking his nose against your neck. “It wasn’t any trouble. Just wanted you to have something, not a big deal.” 

You sniffled. “It is a big deal, Miller. Thank you.” 

You both were hesitant to part, holding on to each other as long as you could. You had never so much as shook Joel Miller’s hand before today, but something about being in his embrace felt…right. Like you should have been there long before this moment.

Joel gave you a squeeze before you broke apart. “Let’s go over to the other side of that tree line there, you’ll get the best view,” he suggested. He picked up the box with one hand and reached out for you with the other. You laced your fingers through his without a thought and followed him towards the clearing. 

“Alright now, what you do is turn your back to the sun like this and put your head inside,” he instructed, lowering the box to rest on your shoulders. You noted that he had padded the sharp edges of the cutout with fabric so that it rested comfortably. “And just move your head around til you see the sun on the paper inside there.” 

You followed his instructions until the eclipse came into view. “Oh my god, there it is! Oh, Joel. You can see the Sun’s corona, and oh - I think that was a flare! Joel, you have to see this!” 

You started to lift the box off of your head, but Joel stopped you. “No, sweetheart, this is just for you. Just tell me what you see.” 

“You’re not staring at the sun, are you?” you asked with genuine concern. 

“No I’m not staring at the sun, for Christ’s sake,” he responded gruffly. You just laughed. 

Joel held your hand and squeezed every so often, humming in acknowledgment at everything you were saying as you watched the moon pass in front of the sun. At one point you just stared in an awed silence, thinking about how you wouldn’t have believed even an hour ago that you would be standing here holding hands with Joel Miller and looking at the sky. 

The moon and the sun didn’t know that there was an apocalypse, and at this moment you forgot there was also. 

Finally, as the moon continued its trek across the sky, you lifted the box off of your head. As your eyes adjusted to the light, Joel’s smiling face met yours. You had never seen him smile so big with happiness radiating from his eyes. 

“That was…more than amazing. Thank you. How did you know how to make that?” you asked, immediately regretting the question as the smile faltered just a bit. 

Joel cleared his throat. “Made it with my, uh, daughter for her third grade science project.” 

He didn’t offer any more details and you didn’t ask. You just took his hand again and smiled sadly. You knew loss too, like everyone in this world, and you didn’t need to ask how much pain he had been through. 

“You know, you’re awfully sweet, Miller. I’m going to have to tell the rest of the town,” you joked, watching the sadness lift just a bit from his face. “They’re going to expect you to be nice to them from now on.” 

He laughed and shook his head. “They know better than to think that. Tommy said they know it’s just for you, anyway.” 

“Just for me?” you asked quietly. 

He looked away. “I’m no good at this, sweetheart. But I took a shine to you a long time ago and I’m not hidin’ it anymore. Do you…do you think you could take a liking to an old bastard like me?” 

“Joel…” you breathed out, turning his head back so you could look straight into his deep brown eyes. “I never thought you would feel that way about me. I hoped, so many times, that you would just lean over and kiss me. Or that I would get the courage to tell you how I felt. I could do more than take a liking to you, Miller.” 

Without another word, Joel Miller kissed you. Gently, deeply, a perhaps a little clumsily. It had been a long time since either one of you had done that. You hoped you would get the chance to do it again and again. 

“Thank you for my eclipse, Joel.” 

“My pleasure, sweetheart.” 

[glossamerfaerie]

ACOTAR characters and the solar eclipse

Cassian: stares directly at the hidden sun without protective glasses, the dummy.

Nesta: whacks Cassian for his stupidity. She is unamused by her mate tackling her into his arms and flying straight into the clouds. Once she stops scowling and struggling, Nesta is quietly awed by how beautiful the sky looks. They spend the next few hours in the skies, flying north and following the eclipse’s path to the Illyrian mountains.**

Gwyn: hangs out in the training ground with her fellow priestesses, Emerie, and Azriel. Cassian had grabbed Nesta in the middle of training, and everyone else had agreed to pause their drills to admire the sky. While the priestesses and Emerie chatter amongst themselves, Gwyn notices that Az has removed himself from the group and is standing near the weapon rack. Gwyn approaches Az, teasing him that as a Shadowsinger, the eclipse is a triumphant moment for the shadows to come out and conquer the training ground. A puzzled Az asks what she means. Gwyn shrugs, explaining that she’d noticed that the shadows avoid direct sunlight and stay away during morning training. She’d only ever seen them at night or inside the house, you see. At these words, the shadows cautiously exit the House of Wind — but they don’t swarm the darkened training ground like Gwyn expected. Instead the shadows stay close to Gwyn for the duration of the eclipse. Gwyn laughs in delight and pretends to bat them away in jest. When the returning sunshine marks the end of the eclipse, the shadows don’t disappear into the safety of the house. To Az’s shock, the shadows hover around Gwyn for the rest of training, seemingly immune to their fear of sunlight for the first time ever.

Feyre, Rhys, and Nyx: Feyre has ensured that Nyx can’t take off his protective glasses by accident, taping them securely to the back of his head. When the eclipse starts, Nyx gets very upset and starts bawling — not because he’s scared of the dark, but because this has never happened before and it’s scary. Feyre quickly uses her Day Court power to light up her body, distracting Nyx and providing a source of light. When that doesn’t quell the crying, Rhys comes over and does his Night Court blanket of darkness trick, coating the River House with his power and stars. It’s still dark, but Nyx is familiar with this kind of darkness and stops fussing. 🥹

Elain: watches the eclipse in her garden. Alone. When the sun disappears, Elain suddenly, desperately, irrationally wishes for Luci sunshine. She wishes for sunshine, nothing else. Elain is relieved when the world goes back to normal an hour later, chalking up her pesky thoughts to temporary insanity and sun deprivation.

Helion: there’s no solar eclipse in the Day Court, duh. The Prythian path of totality has a random break between the Dawn and Night courts. Even science and gravitational physics have to obey the court borders, obviously. Rhys did invite Helion to view the eclipse in Velaris, but Helion declined. He’d attended a previous eclipse centuries ago and felt his magic wane during the phenomenon; while beautiful to witness, Helion has no desire to experience that vulnerability again after Amarantha’s imprisonment.***

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I wrote this out very quickly and missed some folks — I’d love to know how you think the characters would react! Wanna add your own take? Feel free to reblog or comment. ☀️🌄☀️

** Yes, I know the eclipse travelled southwest in the real world, but let’s pretend it can go north. I don’t know if that’s possible with science 😭

*** Idea shamelessly stolen from Avatar: The Last Airbender 😅 Hey, it makes sense!

[bones-of-a-rabbit]

Some betrothed/royalty au doodles, ft. Reader soothing Eclipse during one of his stressed-to-the-point-of-breaking-down-moments, and the first time Reader met Sun (and, not realizing who he was or that he was a royal, decided to start happily chatting with him as if they were on the same level, which caught Sun off guard lmao)

Some betrothed/royalty AU tidbits n info below the cut!

- Reader is a footman! Or,, lady in waiting. Or foot,,person,,, in waiting. Whatever the gender neutral version is, they’re that to Eclipse!

- They’ve known Eclipse for a long time! They were born to a servant who worked in his castle, and tended to follow their mother around as she worked- occasionally crossing paths with Eclipse, and sometimes playing games with him when he was avoiding his tutoring or responsibilities sjdhdjd

- They’re smart and practical, and Eclipse wants to make them his advisor as soon as he has the jurisdiction to do so. They’re very good at seeing the issues politicians debate over from the outside view, one of the people, but also can keep in mind what the political side to an issues is, and Eclipse often asks them what they think when they’re alone and considers it very unfair that their voice would never be taken seriously if brought up at the table.

- Eclipse has had a crush on them for a while lmao

- Also he’s over protective and jealous and has broken at least one(1) bone in defending reader from a rude servant or pushy royal lol :3

- (he has extensively researched ways he could possibly marry Reader without making the entire kingdom hate them n call them a manipulative vex for it)

- Sun and Moon overlook two neighboring kingdoms and have been ‘betrothed’/co-ruling them for a long time! Eclipse’s counsel has decided it would be a good idea to have Eclipse, when he takes charge of his kingdom, be the third to this ally-ship and make a trifecta of three countries that can act as one

- So they’re not really BETROTHED betrothed, but the social implication is basically the same lmao

- (none of them r super thrilled, Eclipse especially lmaoooo)

- Reader first meets Sun separately from Moon, and assumes he’s just a fellow servinghand at the banquet being held to celebrate Eclipse n Sun n Moon meeting under the same roof for the first time

- They start chatting with him like it’s no big deal and he’s so used to ppl being all kiss-ass or backhanded that he can’t stop thinkin abt it for days

- They meet Moon in the garden! They show him their favorite spots and a small patch of blue violets they’ve been trying to cultivate

- When they realize who Sun and Moon are, they just about die on the spot from pure societal horror

- They try to apologize in a thousand different ways, but Sun n Moon, more than a little intrigued/smitten with them, both won’t have it and encourage them to be just as they were

- Before Sun n Moon realize they have feelings for Reader, they realize ECLIPSE has feelings for Reader, and, definitely not bc they r big jealous and also in love with Reader, make it their personal mission to cockblock make sure Eclipse never has the chance to confess or have an almost-kiss with Reader

- Reader loves Eclipse! When that love turned romantic is unsure, and how they’ve been able to cope is by Not Acknowledging The Feelings At All and also denial lmao. When they start to crush on Sun n Moon, they can’t rlly deny the feelings anymore and have several existential and romantic themed crises over it

- None of the boys tell each other about their feelings for Reader bc they all just messy like that <3

- When they all end up confessing to Reader, it’s separately and secretly, and Reader is so shocked that they just say “HHUH UM YYEA I LIKE U ALSO” without thinking

- So now they have three secret royalty bfs and have several more existential crises about whether this is cheating and how in the good golly fuck they got THIS many sweet mans all 🥺👉👈 over them

THATS ALL I GOT FOR NOW LOL OK BYE SORRY FOR LENGTH N RAMBLES

[miyosei]

GODS DO NOT LONG FOR LIQUID GOLD.

premise. he will bring you the universe. all you need, is to ask ( a quiet moment in your embrace ) — ft. wanderer

gn reader implied nonhuman, timeline is a little weird… basically during the sumeru storyline, lowercase

the sea between sumeru and inazuma extends seven thousand kilometers further than the largest mountain in liyue. the sun rises over the horizon in the lavish city, bathing the marbled walls in its golden warmth and casting a shadow onto the hidden corners of the world. his eyes are the first to open, and yours are the last to close.

and if the universe would allow it, he would cradle the globe in his arms until it was the size of a glass marble—quietly kept under the promise of a kiss and held carefully in the palm of your hand, dancing delicately between your thumb and index finger and held tightly near your beating chest. a gift for you and only you, the first, and only one, to embrace him in his raw vulnerability.

sleep has never been a necessity, but in the quiet moments of slumber’s final solitude, you’re there—waiting for him in the same light in which he’d left.

you greet him with extended arms, and it's like he is meeting you for the first time all over again—stumbling over his words and tripping on his feet like a fool on the run. draped in pearly silks and a golden pendant that held more weight than the world itself, hushed voices and gentle laughter and eyes that could still sparkle with all the love and innocence he still had to offer. here, he takes your hands in his own and is more than willing to be scorched by your light.

it is what used to be a home shared for two, just on the outskirts of a wavering village. the garden is beginning to bloom. he knows this because you send him a letter at the end of every month—you promised.

to you, it is a journal entry of your collective thoughts. to him, it is the only promise he has ever known to have been kept.

his hands are cold when you return his touch, they always have been—something that he never used to think about until you brought it up one day, until he felt how warm yours were in comparison.

“do you know the distance between the moon and the sun?” you muse absentmindedly and play with his fingers. he raises a brow, and answers no.

when he learns that it’s three hundred and eighty four thousand kilometers, being across the sea doesn’t seem so far away. and your rare instances of meeting like this are likened to a solar eclipse. if not now, then never.

now, he is the moon. scooping up light that is not his own and cramming it into the cracks between his ribs, eating your brightness whole. he has survived this far on a staple diet of fear, leeching off each knock that falls against his door and commanding those beneath him to bend over at his will.

the moon is a thief and a liar. no wonder he would be the one to fulfill that role.

but ‘i love you,’ still slips from your tongue in the form of a whisper, dancing through the air and following the evening songbirds. the words settle in the silent atmosphere, and for a moment that lasts shorter than your next breath, scaramouche freezes.

he goes quiet, holding his thoughts for the first time since he can remember. and you can tell, from the way his eyes search yours with an expression that edges a little too close to sadness, there is a part of him that doesn't quite believe you.

a hand hesitantly reaches to grab at the fabric surrounding his chest, almost hoping to feel what should have been the erratic beating of his unstable heart — but, as usual, he finds nothing.

“why?” he asks in a clumsy blunder and as the first thing he can force out of his drying throat. his expression twists into one of disbelief, sorrow, and the quietest shine of hope, and he searches your own for any sign of doubt or insincerity.

you’ve only said three words, but it’s enough to make his world shift at its axes. he tells himself that you don’t mean it. that this is only a projection of his innermost feelings. that there is no way someone like you could ever feel anything but hatred and disgust for something like him.

still, there is a part of him wants to believe.

“say it again,” he pleads, his voice cracking at the edges. his chest aches and expands with the gust of wind. “please, say that again.”

the titles of a broken character are left in his wake. in one moment he was hooked up to a robotic mechanism—held together by wires attached to his joints and extracted knowledge that were injected into the veins he never quite had. in the next he stood before divine knowledge with an empty heart.

‘it will be better this way,’ he thinks to himself. for everyone, for you. a lifetime of forever in a world without him to dirty your light. a lifetime that you deserved.

this time, no one will get in his way, he will make sure of it.

he only hopes, that should you ever meet again, it will be in a better time.

[yuriko-mukami]

Her Calamity

Maniac 05

Beta reader: @ruki-mukami-dl

Chapter Selection

The thick scent of ink and ancient paper wafted in the air. Usually, the fragrance soothed my mind and heart but now, I had to concentrate on keeping my feet and fingers restful. Moonlight swung in from the huge windows, and I tried to focus on the silverish color. The moon itself peeked behind the forest almost in its full glory. It would not take long for it to reach its peak.

I turned my head to meet the golden gaze of my benefactor who was standing behind his desk, looking directly at me while his firstborn was taking a nap in the other armchair. The wheat-colored hair rested against the backrest of the seat while quiet sounds of puffing breath filled the room.

“The lunar eclipse is not far away anymore.” Karlheinz-sama roamed to the window, glancing out as if he had read my mind. Sometimes, I wondered if he was capable of such. “You both know what it means to us.”

I nodded. Of course, I knew this. It would be the same as the new moon but worse. Usually, we simply took it easy around that time. Even though I personally despised this time, because feeling sluggish was something I could not stand, the new moon or even the eclipse was usually not a reason to worry. Especially in the realm of humans since there it lasted much a shorter while than here in the Demon World.

Usually.

Since Karlheinz-sama brought this matter up as before, there must be something concerning it. He was much more knowledgeable than me, and lately, he had been worried because of the First Bloods.

A chill traveled down my spine as I remembered the duo and the deal I had made.

I was the snake in the garden. A traitor. That was the role Karlheinz-sama had assigned to me in the past but never would I have thought that I betrayed him as well. Yet, for Yuriko, I would do anything. The same decisions all over again. To protect her. To keep her mine. For she was the bright light that made my life worth living.

Shu yawned and shifted in his armchair. “Sounds like a good reason to sleep a bit more.”

“Once again, you are not taking this seriously enough, Shu.” I could almost taste Karlheinz-sama’s annoyance in the air when his eyes bored into his lazy son. “As you know, we, the Vampires, are at our weakest during the new moon. Yet, that is nothing compared to the eclipse. You should know. You have experienced a few in your life.”

Shu shrugged as I nodded. Experienced, suffered through, and kept moving forward, everything to advance this great man’s plans. I would do the same this time around as well. The eclipse would not stop me from doing my duty and redeem myself from my earlier traitorous deeds.

Karlheinz-sama shifted, concealing the moon from the view. It gave a silver aura around him as his shadow spread over the desk. “Before the eclipse begins, you all are to return to the Demon World. I have made sure that the Sakamaki castle is prepared by that time.”

I had to hide the frown as it was about to climb on my face. Return here? To the Sakamaki castle? A cold shower dripped over me. Yuriko would be staying in the same building as Sakamaki Laito, and I could not have that. Not after everything.

Yes, I have not seen even a glimpse of that disgusting pervert at school after Karlheinz-sama had ordered him to leave my angel alone. Still, I could not trust the same courtesy happening if Laito would constantly run into Yuriko in the Sakamaki castle. The building was huge but not big enough, and even I did not know all its secrets. There would be too many chances for Laito to sneak up on her.

And Laito was not even the only problem that bounced into my mind. How would Yuriko survive in the Demon World? Her kind lived here as well but she was partly human and stayed for her whole life in the Human World. Not to mention, she would be closer to the Yako tribe, and I could not have them see even a glance of her.

I almost flinched as the thought hit me. For the first time ever, my weakened powers during the eclipse could be my doom. It would last longer in the Demon World than in the realm of humans. If Yuriko and I would simply stay in the manor, I could make sure she would be safe. But here… Would I be able to protect her from all the threats that loomed above us?

Yet… I did not wish to explain all this to Karlheinz-sama and even less to Shu. They did not need to know everything, for some things were better kept secret.

“That sounds awfully a lot of trouble.” Shu snorted. “I refuse.”

“I did not give you that option. You will come and tell your brothers to come here as well. We will not risk the plan because of the moon.” Karlheinz-sama sounded more serious than ever and displeaseness slipped into his voice as well. “The First Bloods are on the loose and they have a bone to pick with us. Once the eclipse is upon us, their strength remains but ours will not. I will not give up the plan for this discomfort, which means we will all gather here, and after the eclipse, we will solve this pest problem that has tainted the lands that are rightfully ours.”

Usually, it was difficult to detect any feelings from Karlheinz-sama but now, I think I was able to distinguish them. Was that fear? Could it be that there was something even he was afraid of?

Either way, this would make it all the more difficult for me. Due to my deal with Shin, I was not worried for Yuriko. The Founders had no reason to touch her, for I had kept her away from harm’s way.

I swallowed a sigh. Again, all of this was something I could not share with my benefactor. I had become the lowest of the lowest.

“Karlheinz-sama…” I straightened my spine even more. “I can see the importance of all this for your sons, and I can even send my brothers here. I do trust they are safe with you. But… for Yuriko, there are other risks than the moon which does not affect her. For that, I wish to keep her in the Human World.”

I noticed Shu open his eyes; the blue gaze pierced me. “...interesting…” A mere mumble but I was able to hear it.

“Ruki…” Karlheinz-sama sighed. “Our little anomaly can stay in your manor if you so wish. But I want to have all my sons here in the Demon World. That does include you. This is not something I will negotiate.”

I would not leave Yuriko alone in the manor. That was not an option. “Then…” I sighed. “I ask that we could stay here in Eden. In my old bedroom.”

Even without looking, I could feel how Shu’s eyes were still glued to me. Was he curious because of our earlier conversation or was there another reason? I could not ask him right now. He had also made clear that he was not willing to discuss the matter. So this sudden interest was suspicious, almost worrying. Was I seeing ghosts around me?

“It is surprisingly important to you, is it not, Ruki? To have your girl with you.” Karlheinz-sama smiled and drew his index finger along with his chin line.

I gave the man a nod. “It is. I cannot leave her alone in the Human World.” Or anywhere else. The mere thought of putting Yuriko in danger like that was driving me out of my mind. She was mine and would always be.

“Isn’t she there right now too?” Shu asked all of a sudden.

I turned to look at the eldest of the Sakamaki brothers. His eyes met mine. “She is with my brothers. Did you not leave Eve with yours as well?”

I did not add it but my brothers were much more trustworthy than Shu’s. Even when it came to Kou, I could be sure that neither of them would try to take Yuriko’s blood. And after a serious talk with Azusa, I knew that he would not ask Yuriko to cut him or the other way around. She was safe with them.

But if I were to leave Yuriko alone in the Human World, she could be a target to who knew what atrocities. The foxes had tailed her during the summer. Even though they had not shown up recently, they could simply wait for the right opportunity, and I would not serve it to them.

Shu shrugged but something moved behind his eyes as if gears were turning in his head. “It would have been too troublesome to drag her here. She arranges a fuss for the smallest of things.”

“It is better not be too troublesome to bring her later.” Karlheinz pressed each word. “Since Eve has chosen you, it is your responsibility to make sure she is secured.”

“She is safe where she is.” Shu yawned. “We’ll see about if I bring her here or not.”

For me, it almost seemed like Shu did this on purpose; like he disliked the thought of having Eve in the Demon World. Why was that? I could not know, for I was sure that Eve’s safety was a high priority in Karlheinz-sama’s mind as well. She was the most important asset to his plan, after all.

“Indeed.” Karlheinz-sama tapped his desk with his fingertips while gazing at his son. He shook his head before looking at me again. “Your room is yours to use, Ruki. It has always been. If it puts you at ease, you can stay there with your girl.”

The silence spread between us. I leaned on the backrest, my mind whirling. I had contemplated the possibility of higher resistance to my wish. Yet, my great benefactor showed once more how honorable a man he was. I did not deserve everything he gave me so willingly but this gift I would take with gratitude in my death heart.

Still, I could not push aside the gnawing feeling of duplicity. I have become this creature of two faces, and even this amazing mind could not see behind my mask. It seemed that Karlheinz-sama was as a matter of fact clueless about my connection to the First Bloods and I could only hope it would stay like that.

“Aside from that, Reiji is still working with his experiment. We might have lost our test subject but he was able to collect enough of her blood before she ran away. That little zombie is no longer needed.” Karlheinz-sama sat down and pressed his fingertips together.

A zombie? Elizabeth Virnien had stayed with the Sakamakis, and Yuriko had mentioned the punctual marks on her skin. So, they had not been Vampire bites after all. That could only mean Reiji had used Elizabeth’s blood for this experiment that was important to Karlheinz-sama.

Why were the Founders and Karlheinz-sama both interested in that zombie? What was her part in all of this? Suddenly there was a new piece in my puzzle, and I was not sure where it would fit.

“Reiji is close to the final breakthrough. I am hoping the results will be finished latest when the lunar eclipse will strike.” Karlheinz-sama’s voice stayed calm and collected as he spoke. But one corner of his mouth was slightly curling up. “Before that, he will run some tests. He will need Eve’s blood for them.”

Shu growled, straightening up. “Reiji will not bite her.”

“That won’t be necessary.” Karlheinz-sama sighed. “He can use a needle. To be honest, I asked him to collect the sample while you are here.”

I had never seen Shu getting up that fast. He almost turned invisible in my eyes, then wavered and fell toward the floor before he managed to collect himself. A growl cut through the room. “You! Let me teleport!”

Karlheinz-sama chuckled. “No. This is important and you will stay in this room until our talk is done.”

Another snarl vibrated through the air. Shu dashed toward his father but was stopped in the middle of his movements as if an indistinguishable force had held him. I could do nothing but stare at the show while the truth sank into me. This was Karlheinz-sama’s power. He could stop a pureblood Vampire without lifting a finger which meant I had no chance against him if it would ever come to that. Not that I wanted to do such a thing, he was my great benefactor after all. And as I saw how he tamed his son in front of me, the admiration filled me. He was a man who did not take disrespect from anyone.

“Still so weak, Shu. You must awaken your full potential as Adam if you wish to proscribe me. I know you have not started your training with Ruki’s little anomaly yet. But if you do not do it voluntarily, it will happen once you are all here.” Shivers ran down my spine. Was there any way I could still keep Yuriko in the Human World?

[persephonesfill]

it's a dance fever (live from madison square garden) kind of night. can't wait to bop and then cry and repeat for 1 hour and 44 minutes. do you have any thoughts on this plan

i absolutely recommend this albeit with a few tweaks. dance fever is best listened to during

a). a full moon

b). an eclipse

c). a thunderstorm

d). all of the above

consult with your weather god of choice 💖

[bookished]

( a collection of starters. adjust phrasing as necessary.) feel free to make edits to better suit your muse, but please don’t edit or add on to the original post ♡ if you like, please consider supporting me through tips

"Every time she sings, it starts to rain. It's like her voice is connected to the weather."

"He says he can paint portals to other worlds. Do you think it's true, or just a clever illusion?"

"The bookstore at the corner seems to change its layout every time you visit. Yesterday, I found a room full of floating books."

"There's a garden in the heart of the city that never wilts, no matter the season. It's like a piece of eternal spring."

"I saw a cat with eyes that glowed like stars last night. It seemed to be watching over the neighborhood."

"They say a white deer appears in the forest during the winter solstice, granting wishes to those who are pure of heart."

"Every year on the same day, the town is covered in a mist that makes everyone forget their worries. Have you felt its magic?"

"At dusk, the lake glows with an ethereal light, and sometimes, you can see figures dancing on the water."

"The clock tower chimes thirteen times every full moon. No one knows why, but it feels like a call to something."

"Sometimes, the wind carries the scent of flowers that don't grow anywhere nearby. It's like a breath from another world."

"The old man at the pier claims he can talk to fish. Yesterday, he told me about a conversation he had with a whale."

"She has a way of making flowers bloom with just a touch. I wonder what other secrets she holds."

"I found an old pocket watch that, when wound backward, shows moments from the past. What should we look for?"

"There's a room in the old mansion where time stands still. People say those who enter never age."

"Legend has it that the mountain holds a sleeping giant. During thunderstorms, you can hear its heart beating."

"There's a story about a hidden city beneath the waves, visible only during the lunar eclipse. Shall we go searching?"

"I bought this music box at a flea market, and every time it plays, I see glimpses of a different life."

"This old key doesn’t seem to fit any lock I've tried. I wonder if it’s meant to open something magical."

"Whenever she draws something, it comes to life for a brief moment. I've seen it with my own eyes."

"He claims to dream of future events. Last night, he dreamed of you."

"I found a trail in the woods that wasn't there before. It led me to a place that felt like a dream."

"There's a bridge in the village that, when crossed at twilight, takes you to another realm."

"She whispered to me that the stars are actually spirits watching over us. I believe her."

"The old lighthouse keeper says the light guides lost souls home. What if he's right?"

[taintedevesayori]

Sayo's Route: Dark Fate - Ecstasy 02

Sayo's Route Masterlist

Sayo: Hm~ Hm~ It really is nice to just relax and watch the stars.

-Sayo turns to Shin, who is laying on the grass in the garden beside her

Sayo: Have you really never done this before?

Shin: No. What reason would I have for laying around and staring at the sky?

Sayo: The stars are pretty. I like to watch them as I get lost in my thoughts…or even just not think at all. 

Shin: Hmm…I can’t imagine that head of yours being empty, even if you are foolish sometimes. 

Sayo: I don’t know if I should take that as an insult or a compliment…

Shin: Take it as a compliment. I’m saying that brain of yours actually works most of the time. 

(Most of the time…Now I really don’t know whether or not to take it as an insult…)

Sayo: Haah…You really are blunt.

Shin: Hehe…You’re one to talk. 

Sayo: Fufu…You have a point. Say…You’ve never told me…Why are you rushing to have kids…? I get you want to rebuild our race but…don’t we have plenty of time for that?

Shin: …Nii-san and I decided together that we needed to find a way to continue our race. Mertz only knew of Yui, who is a human with the heart of a Founder. She has a human life span, so naturally we wouldn’t have the time to dawdle with her. But then we found you by accident. I never really considered that I could deviate from the plan Nii-san and I came up with, even though you aren’t a human like she is. If I brought it up to Nii-san, he would probably think it was foolish to wait even though we could take our time. 

Sayo: I see…

Shin: Are you really that against having my children?

Sayo: It’s not…that simple…

Shin: What? You don’t want kids at all or something?

Sayo: I…never thought about it before this…I just…

Shin: What is it?

Sayo: …Nevermind…

Shin: I won’t understand if you don’t tell me.

Sayo: I don’t want to explain it right now…It’s not…a pleasant conversation…I would rather just relax and watch the stars…

Shin: But you will tell me, right?

Sayo: Eventually…

Shin: …Fine. I’m holding you to that. 

-Meanwhile, the Mukami and Sakamaki brothers are all gathered in Karlheinz’s castle in the demon realm

Kou: When are we going to rescue Sayo?! It’s been too long…!

Shu: If you would like to run head first into danger during the eclipse, be my guest…

Ayato: He does have a point, though…Are we really going to wait until the eclipse is over to take them back? 

Kou: It could be too late by then! They already killed Sayo once!

Reiji: Yes, but as we told you, it was to break the seal on her powers as a Founder. Knowing that she is half Founder, I am less worried about her well being. She is fully capable of taking care of herself. She would most likely scoff at us for thinking she is so weak. 

Subaru: …You have a point.

Laito: But does that mean we let those guys keep their hands on her…? I agree she can handle herself, but if she was strong enough to get away, she would have escaped already. 

Yuma: Yeah. She ain’t gonna sit back and take it when she could escape. Either she’s in a position where she can’t try, or she’s tried and they’ve stopped her. 

Kou: Either way, we have to do something! I’m tired of sitting and waiting when she’s in danger!

Azusa: I agree…I am worried about her as well…

Ayato: Not to mention the pancake…she can’t protect herself at all…

Laito: Nfu…Knowing Sayo-chan, wouldn’t she try to protect Bitch-chan, though? She did get killed trying to protect her once.

Ayato: Probably…

Reiji: You would be fools to rush in and take on those Founders. Waiting until the eclipse has passed is the most rational option. 

Kou: But-!

Karlheinz: Calm yourselves, children. 

-They turn to face him as he enters the room

Karlheinz: I have already made plans to meet with Carla and Shin. We are holding a gala very soon. I will be sending them an invitation. My hope is that they bring Sayori and Yui along. 

Reiji: That does not change the fact our powers are weaker than theirs during the eclipse. Do you expect us to overpower them to take those two back?

Karlheinz: You will do nothing so barbaric during my gala. On the contrary, I believe I have something that will make Sayori return of her own free will.

Ayato: What about the pancake?

Karlheinz: Sayori would never leave Yui with those two. If Sayori leaves, she will bring Yui with her. 

-The brothers exchange looks

Reiji: Why are you so certain of this?

Karlheinz: Let us just say I have my own way of…keeping an eye on the situation. Sayori is Eve. She should be with her Adam. 

Shu: …Who, exactly, are potentials for Adam? Even though you aren’t worried about their powers, you’ve shown no real concern over getting those two back, even if Sayo should be with Adam, as you say. So who can become Adam? Is it just those of us here? Or are those two Founders able to as well?

Kou: …?!

Karlheinz: …Fufu…Worry not, Shu. I will be giving Sayori a…test, of sorts, if she attends the gala. It will force her to make a choice. That choice will show what is most important to her. Then her Adam will be made clear. 

-Before anyone can ask anything more, he leaves the room

Reiji: Even if he did not answer directly, we can assume he now considers those two Founders potentials for Adam…

Kou: Tch…! After everything…you’re saying…I might not be Adam after all…?!

Ruki: Calm down, Kou…It sounds like he has some sort of plan. Whether you are Adam or not depends on Sayo. That is always how it’s been.

Laito: Nfu…Still, it sounds like there’s some doubt, don’t you think? One of those Founders could be Adam. What a naughty girl, Sayo-chan is…Hey, Kou-kun…Do you think she fell for one of them? Maybe that’s why she hasn’t escaped?

Kou: Ngh…! Don’t even joke about that! Sayo would never!

Ruki: This isn’t the time to be fighting, you two. There’s a chance Sayo might not show up to the gala. We should try coming up with a plan on how we’re going to get those two back if they don’t come. 

Kou: Screw waiting for the gala…! I want to get her back right away…!

Ruki: …I understand, Kou, but Karlheinz is backing us if we follow his plan. If we go off on our own, that may not be the case anymore. 

Kou: Like I care! I just want her back, no matter what!

Ruki: Haah…I’ll help you…but for now, just calm down, alright?

Kou: Fine…

[ayyy-imma-ninja]

what setting does they fairy au! take place?

like I mean what time period? If you don't mind me asking?

bc I would think that nan existed during maybe the late 1800s, but that would be dumb bc garden seems very modern time

Nan's story took place within the early 1900s. And took place 10 years after Eclipse's imprisonment.

Lunar's debut was in the 1950's, and his encounter with the imp twins and goblin were in the 1970's.

There is another story that takes place in the 1980's that we have not gotten to yet.

But the story with Gardener Y/N, the current one, takes place present day.

The fairies are centuries old and are long-living.