#ahren schreave

[miracle-girll]

Eadlyn, Ahren, Kaden and Osten.

The Schreave Siblings. I love them so much 💕💕 Maxon would be such a sweetheart to them but his no's would never be changed to a yes 😤

[riddles-n-games]

To begin this post, I’ll quote Maxon here from the Elite, “I had a thought.” Or maybe a few. Yeah, that’s more accurate when it comes to my sort of pondering. So, in terms of King Clarkson, as a fandom, I think we can collectively agree that had he been alive, he would have made life really difficult for America and Maxon as a married couple. Although, I feel like we never fully let ourselves imagine the extent it could go to; sure, some fanfics delve into those realms of possibilities but it’s only surface level. Look, I’m definitely not shaming anyone, I didn’t really think of this topic too often or that much, either, until now given how terrible it is but I just wanted to open up the conversation to see the community’s thoughts. 

First of all, I really think that getting to the wedding itself would have been a challenge especially if Clarkson continuously pushed the matter of those New Year’s announcements on America. There would have been literally no peace after the engagement with that going on. I think that he would’ve also harassed Maxon often about the final choice, making his displeasure known at every impasse and at the slightest mistake that sent him raging, he would cane him more harshly. All to get his anger out at Maxon’s supposed incompetence, his future daughter-in-law, and all her flaws and mistakes, too. I bet that he would also try to keep his son as busy as possible to keep him and America separated and in addition, intimidate her as much as he could every spare moment.

Now, with the case of America’s marriage to Maxon, that would bring about a whole new set of problems. I’m sure that he’d try to put off stepping down for as many years as he could but even with their ascension, he would keep a tight leash on Maxon. It wouldn’t be surprising if he made threats to his son about his wife’s safety and that would make Maxon heel every time just to keep the peace, making his decisions stringent and very much not his own. They’d be spineless. Essentially he’d be a king with no power, a puppet leader being pulled by strings. Oh, and the abuse would continue being bad, if not worse, in regards to where America would be involved with making certain changes. Clarkson would likely be enraged at her being more included in such decision-making because ain’t no way that Maxon wouldn’t do exactly that. He’s done that sort of thing in the books, this wouldn’t be a new thing to see during their marriage. 

Then, we get to the next gen. Of course, America and Maxon would still be monitored for their procreating abilities but I feel like this would be some next level spying and maybe even some sort of intervention on Clarkson’s part if the baby was revealed to not be a boy. We know of Amberly’s miscarriages and I’m sure we all believe that there is still something suspicious about them despite the explanation we got about the toxins because of where she lived. There is speculation here and there that Clarkson may have poisoned her to induce miscarriages if the babies were girls and if this was something he did to his own wife, he definitely wouldn’t have been above doing it again to his daughter-in-law. Given that we also know that he abused Maxon after he found out about his affair which resulted in an illegitimate daughter and that he was cheating on Amberly, who knows what he would have done to his son this time around if it was uncovered that he poisoned America? This man is shown to go to great lengths to keep something incriminating against him quiet, whether that be family or not. But let’s move on from that. 

Say Clarkson didn’t care whether they had a bunch of children that included daughters and sons, he would still likely prefer that the first born is a son but more so, he would be concerned with the fact that the next heir should be a male child as by tradition. The grandchild he’d want to lead the country after Maxon as hereditary heir to the throne would be any boy and that would possibly translate to favoritism bias based on gender. If the twins were still born in this alternate scenario, the likely version of events to follow would be that Ahren would be favored and Eadlyn would be disowned as heir even though she’s older. Actually, I don’t believe that it would just be the case with Ahren being the favorite, I’m sure that any of America and Maxon’s sons would be liked better by their grandfather, meaning Kaden and Osten would all be better treated by Clarkson than Eadlyn, just Ahren would get more attention because he would be the crown prince. Because Eadlyn is a princess, by this timeline, her fate would be to marry off to foreign royalty as per Illéan tradition and though I have a feeling that America and Maxon would have been able to abolish that law even with Clarkson around, he would oppose this action greatly. It would make him resent his granddaughter severely, neglecting her when it comes to spending time with all his grandchildren and in the case that he got involved with training her as Illéa’s first queen regnant, he would take every opportunity to belittle her, the situation becoming reminiscent to that of Maxon’s days as prince minus the canings. Anyways, in the other scenario where he got his way and Eadlyn wasn’t made heir but rather Ahren, Maxon would have had extensive arguments with his father about it regardless but caved. Although, he would have fought Clarkson in terms of marrying her off and tried to still set up a way for his daughter to have a role in the monarchy when she was older. Otherwise, Eadlyn’s childhood would have still been rough with Clarkson around and similarly he would be displeased with her but on a lesser scale because there was a crown prince and not a crown princess to take over. 

In short, Clarkson would have made America and Maxon’s lives a living hell along with that of their daughter’s. I’m just happy we don’t have that as canon in the books. It’s for the best that Clarkson was dead when Maxon married America in the end because I think there would have been twice as many obstacles for them to face and even though Maxon would have been married to the love of his life, he would be unhappy and unnecessarily pressured due to the constant circumstances of his wife and children being under threat by his tyrant of a father. Let me know what you think. Thanks for reading.

[deathcherries]

America, trying desperately to juggle both of them because she can't decide who she wants:

[fandom-imagines-stories]

Lessons: Table of Contents

Lesson Number 1: I am not him

Lesson Number 11: Never wear a good suit when feeding an infant

Lesson Number 27: It is okay to still have nightmares

Lesson Number 56: I cannot protect them from everything

Lesson Number 103: Hard truths can’t stay hidden forever

Lesson Number 132: Date nights are near impossible, but worth it

Lesson Number 173: Grief can change with age, but it doesn’t get any easier

Lesson Number 295: A parent’s wrath is a dangerous thing

Lesson Number 300: I can’t do this without her

Lesson Number 368: They really do grow up too fast

[softlyschreave]

the schreaves family tree @partylikeawordstar

[turtle-the-turtle-blog]

YOU GUYS WHY DIDNT ANYONE TELL ME THAT THEY’RE DOING A MOVIE OF THE SELECTION HOLY HECKSICKLES THIS IS AMAZING

[my-dear-maxon]

Does anyone know if there’s a discord group or something for The Selection Series?

I just have a lot of feelings and would love to talk and make friends with those who’ve read the books! 🌸

[breannbooks]

“I think you’re mistaking comfort for joy.”

- Ahren Schreave, The Heir

[bruised-star]

The Selection Series; during the COVID quarantine

I have always considered the Selection Series my “the one that got away” since all my attempts to purchase the book series 4 years ago have failed due to the lack of stocks. Till I reached the point of wanting branded clothes rather than book sets, I guess that’s part of growing up. This quarantine has given me the opportunity to revisit my teen years and to feel something. I remembered my youth, every Christmas Season or Family Vacation I would ache to go to a bookstore just to smell that new book smell, fight with a stranger who wanted the same book you were planning to buy or that thrill of just being around thousands of books. Not to forget that fairytale of sharing glances with a cute boy who was checking out the same books you did. That was what it felt like to be young and full of passion, full of passion for fictional characters coming to life in your head. I started reading the first book of the Selection Series around 7:30 pm and finished 2 am in the morning. The thrill of finishing a book that fast was still there. I fell in love with the characters like they were my friends, like they were my family. I fell inlove with America’s passion, Maxon’s selflessness, Aspen’s bravery, Marlee’s sacrifice, and Lucy’s loyalty. Reading about America and Maxon, and seeing them grow from a mess to parents and monarchs their children and Illea looked up to was sentimental and soft in my part. I have to admit this may be the first time i felt my eyes bawling out from tears at the possibility of America’s death and Ahren’s departure. I sunk in to the world where Maxon and America’s love blossomed into four unique individuals; Eadlyn, Ahren, Kaden and Osten; who I grew to love as well. Seeing them go through what their parents went through and have overcome gave a kick of nostalgia. Seeing characters build up feelings for each other and improving and continuously growing brought back the possibilities of the 13 year old wide eyed girl in a bookstore years ago. #TEAMKILEWOODWORKFOREVER. I am now left with this emptiness of finishing a book and is in need of more. This book and this quarantine has brought in the nostalgia from growing up and detaching yourself from things that used to make you feel something. The way you used to feel as you set foot in that bookstore all full of passion, and taking in that new book smell, did it you ever imagine growing up and drifting apart from that world?

[riddles-n-games]

America when she’s mad at Ahren:

America: Ya done messed up A-A-Ron!

Ahren: *sweating* Where are all the extra letters coming from? I don’t even have some of those in my name. Mom, what did I-

America: Insubordination! That’s Strike 2!

Ahren: *opens mouth*

America: *throws unfinished strawberry tart* Get out of here and go to Gav-real Fat-day-ugh’s office!

Ahren: You mean Gavril Fadaye?

America: *taking off her heel* 

Ahren: *runs*

America: *starts crying and picking up her strawberry tart* Oh my precious thing, what did I do to you? I’m so sorry!

[malecftmaxrafe]

Happy birthday Maxon Schreave.

[fandom-imagines-stories]

Lesson Number 173: Grief can change with age, but it doesn’t get any easier

Table of Contents

If he had known what was in the letter, he wouldn’t have been in such a hurry. He wouldn’t have tossed it on the bed and continued about his business without a second thought. It wasn’t until Maxon heard his wife’s wailing cry that he halted his work immediately and sprinted back into her room.

America was leaned over like she’d been hit, the letter clutched in her right hand as she used her left to hold onto the bed. Maxon was barely able to get to her before she fully collapsed.

“My dear, what is it? What’s happened?” He held her tightly as she put the letter into his hand, shielding her face from it.

“I-it’s from James. It’s Kenna. S-she’s dead.”

“What?” Maxon’s eyes scanned the letter. A few of the words had smudged from what appeared to be tears falling onto the page. Cardio problems. Just like her father.

“J-just like Dad. It’s just like Dad.” She sobbed. “Oh god and it’s almost Christmas. She was so young. Why now? H-how can this happen? How can this…” Her cries became hysterical again, making it impossible to speak.

“I don’t know, darling.” He whispered, gently rubbing soothing circles up and down her back. “I’m so sorry.” Those words couldn’t even begin to convey what he meant. How he wished he could take this grief from her, or at least shoulder some of it. While he was fond of Kenna and was saddened at the thought of James and her two children, he knew that his grief was nothing compared to the hole that would be left in America’s heart.

Once she had calmed herself down, the two were informed that her mother was already at the palace, having received the letter just prior to her. America rushed to her without a moment’s hesitation. Magda was practically inconsolable, burying herself in her daughter’s embrace the moment they collided. Maxon watched on as a quiet bystander, unsure whether or not to approach. Of course, Magda had always treated him well, but he felt his presence would not aid in her comfort.

However, the second she saw him, she pulled her into a tight hug. He had no words he could say to her, but she seemed to understand his sympathies. Pulling away, she laid a hand on his cheek, examining his face for a moment before once again bursting into sobs. He couldn’t imagine the poor woman’s pain. To lose her husband and her child in such similar ways, at the same time of year- it was enough to break any woman. But he knew Magda was strong and she would find a way to face this with the help of her remaining daughters.

America quickly led her up to her room and Maxon saw to it that all of the servants were informed of the situation and were not to disturb Her Majesty or his mother-in-law until May arrived.

“Do you want us to tell the princes and princess?” One maid asked.

“Oh god, the children.” Maxon sighed, running a hand down his face. “No, no, I’ll tell them. Just inform me as soon as the queen’s sister arrives.”

“Of course, Your Majesty.” She curtseyed and hurried off to relay the message to the others. He just hoped none of his children overheard before he could get to them.

-

It was a small mercy that May was not on one of her travels. She was close to Angeles when she was told the news, so it did not take long after Magda arrived for her to walk through the palace doors. Maxon was not first to greet her. Instead, it was a bubbly Eadlyn- overjoyed to see one aunt, having no idea that she had lost the other. May took her excitement with grace, keeping her chin up and a small smile on as long as she could.

“May?” Maxon started down the entryway and she ran to meet him, falling into a hug. “I’m so so sorry.”

“I just can’t believe it.” She cried, trying to keep a brave face in front of Eadlyn. “I keep waiting for her to walk in and pull me into one of her hugs.” She brushed away falling tears. He put a comforting hand on her shoulder.

“Come, they’re waiting for you.” He started to usher her to the stairs when he heard a quiet, confused voice.

“Dad?” Eadlyn watched him with wide, confused eyes. “What’s going on?”

“Eady, could you find your siblings please?” He gave her a reassuring smile, though even he wasn’t sure how convincing it was. “I need to talk to all of you.”

He proceeded with May up to the queen’s suite and gently knocked on the door. With a quiet ‘Come in,’ he opened the door and May’s brave face fell apart.

“May,” America cried, holding out her arm to her youngest sister. With Magda on one side and May crawling to her other, Maxon gave his wife a simple supportive nod before closing the door.

“Where’s mommy?” Osten tugged on the sleeve of Maxon’s suit, his bright eyes staring up at him. “I want to tell her something.”

“Mommy’s busy now.”

“Dad.” Ahren started with concern. He and Eadlyn were watching him carefully as if they were trying to read his thoughts. He motioned to his room.

“Come with me.” Gathering the four children at the edge of his bed, Osten and Kaden sat on the floor while the twins stood, their curious and worried eyes burning into him.

“Okay, dad, you’re scaring me.” Eadlyn said, crossing her arms. “What’s wrong with mom? Why was Aunt May so upset?”

“Is Mommy sad?”

“Yes, Osten, Mommy is very sad.” Maxon kept himself as composed as possible, but with four pairs of eyes watching his every move and ears hold onto his every word, it was difficult to find exactly what to say. He looked at each of them before taking a deep breath. “Your mother received a letter this morning. Your Aunt Kenna died last night.”

Eadlyn immediately stiffened, as if bracing herself for anything emotion that was to come. Always the tough one. Sometimes Maxon worried that he’d made her too tough. Ahren ran a hand down his face and blew out a long breath.

“What about Astra and Leo?” He asked.

“Your mother and I will see to it that your Uncle James and your cousins have everything they need.” Maxon answered very steadily, though his children could see that he felt this loss more than he was showing them. Kaden blinked away tears and Ahren put his hands on his shoulders. It was Osten that surprised Maxon the most.

His youngest was only seven. He only had a vague idea of what death really meant. He couldn’t understand that he would never see Aunt Kenna again or understand why his mother was so sad. But he must have understood enough. The young prince slowly got to his feet and walked up to his father, looked into his tearful eyes, and pulled him into a hug.

The other children soon joined, crawling onto the bed with him and wrapping their father in a comforting embrace. When the servants came to ask him about funeral preparations, they found him asleep, his four loving children curled up on either side.

[softlyschreave]

vogue challenge with my favs🤍

[theselectionserieskc]

" You have to do whatever it takes to be with the person you love"

Ahren to Eadlyn

[hushedhands]

Decision 2020, I’m running for president--

-- of the “Still mad at Ahren” club. 

[maxericaruleillea]

August 23rd : Maxon’s Birthday

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