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darlingzelda · 1 month ago

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Lynt Akedia x MC (Retsuko)

“Young Master Lynt, you must rise now! You have a lecture to teach that starts soon, and you promised to walk miss Retsuko to her class!”

Lynt awoke to his valet frantically shaking him awake, desperation evident in his tone. “Young Master! Please open your eyes!”

“I’m awake, Chino.” Lynt rubbed his eyes sleepily, sitting up while his valet fussed over him.

Tino breathed a sigh of relief, holding an armful of Lynt’s pressed clothing. “Young Master Lynt, you must begin rising earlier if you are to spend time walking miss Retsuko to her class.”

The sun shone through the light green curtains and fell on Lynt’s snowy white fluff of hair, making it shimmer as the prince slowly sat up and swung his legs over the edge of his soft, warm bed. “I know, Chino. Thank you for waking me up.” Lynt yawns, offering a sleepy smile to Tino.

“I have not seen miss Retsuko since yesterday morning, so perhaps it would be well to check in on her beforehand.” Tino lays the clothing out beside the sleepy prince, who nods.

“I will, do not fret.”

As Lynt unbuttoned his lime-colored pajama set and shimmied into his emerald formal wear, his mind drifted off to his lovely paramour. It was true, she had been away from him for almost a day and it somewhat worried him that she had not at least sent word yet.

As soon as Lynt had buttoned up his green drape, there came what sounded like a scratching by tiny paws at the door, accompanied by a high-pitched, worried voice.

“Master Lynt? Master Tino? Are you in there?”

Lynt’s eyebrows raised, and Tino rushed to the door to open it at his Master’s nod. “Hello? Master Lynt is currently here, yes..... oh?” his eyes slid down to the floor, whereupon was standing Retsuko’s familiar, Iggy. The fuzzy black cat flapped his small violet wings , looking up at Tino with wide yellow eyes.

“Master Tino! I have come to see Master Lynt about milady!” he mewed, curling his tail in the air.

“Of course. Come in, if you please- Master Lynt will be glad to hear from miss Retsuko.” Tino replied with a warm smile, opening the door to permit the black cat in to see his Master.

“Iggy?” Lynt raised his head sleepily, watching as the cat flew up to sit beside him on his jade bedsheets.

“Mew mew! I am sorry to tell you this, but milady is frightfully ill and must lay abed today!” He tucked his tail between his legs, pointed ears drooping as Lynt’s eyes opened fully.

“Retsuko is sick?” he sat straight up, a rather unusual sight for the lethargic prince. “In her chambers?”

“Yes, I am afraid, Master Lynt. Her head spins and she shivers all over! I have come out of her chambers to fetch Master Toa so he might make a medicine for milady!” Iggy’s wings folded on his fuzzy back as he sat.

“Toa...... leave that to me. Please remain with Retsuko in her chambers until I am able to bring her medicine.” Lynt immediately stood up, his emerald cloak swishing behind him. “And Chino.... please go to the kitchens at once and make Retsuko some of your soup with warm bread.”

“Yes, Young Master! I will hurry there at once!” Tino bows and rushes out at his Master’s command, leaving Lynt with Iggy. “Iggy, if you would please return to Retsuko’s side. I will ask Toa for medicine.” Lynt pats the kitten’s head and then sends him off.

“I feel so terrible..” Lynt frowns to himself as he walked through the hallway and down to the main living areas of the S ranks’ dorm hall. “Retsuko is sick and I haven’t done anything to help her.”

“Whatever is the matter, Master Lynt?” he came upon Roy suddenly, who was just walking out of the lounge with Grayson in tow.

“Oh, it’s you, Roy....”

“You look very sad. Is something the matter?” Roy offered him a gentle smile and patted his shoulder, sympathy in his golden eyes, and Lynt looks at his feet in shame.

“Retsuko is ill.”

“Ill, you say? Are you on your way to see her, then? I think she would be glad for your company. After all, Master Lynt, she adores you ever so much.” The Invidian prince assured him, trying to bolster his feelings.

“I adore Retsuko just as much... but I am afraid she will wither if I do not take careful precautions against every bad thing that might happen upon her.” Lynt sighed rather self-deprecatingly, and Roy looked stern.

“Lynt, you know very well she is capable of caring for herself. You mustn’t prevent her from living her life. However, you must remain strong and offer her your support through adversities.”

“I’m going to see Toa for medicine and Chino is making her soup.” Lynt looked up dolefully, his green eyes full of worry. “I sent her familiar back to keep her company while I make sure she has everything she might need.”

“Wonderful. She is well cared-for between you, Tino, and her lovely familiar. If I may be of any assistance, please call upon me! I will be happy to lend you my aid in curing miss Retsuko.” Roy offers him a flourishing bow, then walks with Grayson off to teach his lectures for the day.

Unusually rushed, Lynt walked at a brisk pace to the lounge with his thoughts, where Toa was sorting through boxes of phials and tubes with his valet, Knight.

“Toa. I need your help.”

The Qelsan prince looked up from his handful of glass phials, crystal blue eyes finding Lynt’s jade ones. “Lynt? I am surprised to find you up at this hour of the morning. Usually you are not active until early afternoon.”

“Chino woke me up.” he answered, impatiently brushing a lock of fluffy white hair out of his line of sight. “I need medicine for Retsuko... she fell ill this morning and I want to bring her something to make her aches go away. Her familiar had listed common symptoms of a fever....”

“A fever?” Toa’s eyebrows shot up. “I can find a potion that will ease her symptoms, but that is something that eventually her body must expunge on its own. As for further healing, all I can recommend is that she gets plenty of sleep and intakes regular amounts of fluids until she is feeling better.”

Lynt bobs his head in understanding. “I will make sure she is taken care of. However.... the lesson I am to teach this morning and afternoon will have to be covered by someone else.”

“I will talk to Roy and see if he will teach in your stead.” Toa agrees readily, beckoning for Knight and Lynt to follow him. “Come. I believe I have some of the potion Retsuko needs in my storage cabinet.”

Heading to the empty potions classroom, Toa opens the cupboard with a spell and reaches to the back, withdrawing a small red bottle with a cork stopper.

“Give her a teaspoon every eight hours until the fever subsides.” he handed it to Lynt, who dutifully tucked it into his pocket for safekeeping.

“Thank you, Toa. Excuse me, but I must be on my way to care for Retsuko.” With a swish of his emerald drape, Lynt had disappeared in the direction of the womens’ dorms.

As soon as he arrived at Retsuko’s door, Lynt knocked softly, stomach tightened with worry for his dear paramour. “Retsuko? It’s Lynt. I have come to see you.”

“Lynt?”

Retsuko’s weak voice sounded from inside, and Iggy’s paws clicked on the floor as he went to the door to nudge it open for Lynt.

The prince stepped inside and gave his paramour a soft, adoring smile.

She was curled into a ball under a layer of green linen blankets, her long brown hair spread like a halo on her down pillow. The light from the window illuminated her room, the sun making her hair shine like dark golden honey.

Iggy curled himself at her feet, nestling his tiny furry body in between the folds of the blankets on her bed to warm her as best he could.

Retsuko’s crimson eyes fluttered open at the sound of her prince’s voice.

“Retsuko.”

“Lynt?” she pushed herself into a sitting position, and Lynt gently draped his arms around her shoulders, wanting immediately to soothe her feverish body.

“I heard that you were feeling poorly, so I have come with medicine for you, and Chino will be here with fresh soup and bread momentarily.” Lynt strokes Retsuko’s cheeks with a fond smile, pressing kisses to her nose and forehead. “I would have come sooner had I known you were feeling like this.....”

“Mmmm..... Lynt.... wait.... you can’t be close to me, you’ll get sick too....” Retsuko protests, but Lynt nuzzles her neck instead.

“I do not mind. You will take care of me, yes?” the pure, adoring look in his sparkling eyes couldn’t be denied.

“Oh, you’re so adorably stubborn. I can’t even deter you for your own health.” Retsuko sighed and scooted over in her bed to make space for Lynt. “Come here, you.”

Lynt shuffled closer to Retsuko, gently pushing on her chest to get her to lay down. “I will administer your medicine now. Then maybe we can nap together.”

Retsuko nodded, watching Lynt take the teaspoon and potion that Toa gave him out of his pocket. “I will be here with you until you feel better.” He whispered, uncorking the bottle with magic and pouring the red liquid within into the spoon.

She obediently opened her mouth, and Lynt fed her the medicine while smiling softly. “Good girl.”

At that moment, there came a hesitant knock on the door, accompanied by Tino’s voice. “Hello? Miss Retsuko? Young Master has bade me bring you some bread, and I have soup too if you’re feeling up to it-”

Lynt immediately got up to open the door. “Chino. Thank you.”

“O-oh! Young Master Lynt!” Tino’s green eyes go wide. “Here is the food you asked for! I do hope miss Retsuko is well... I shall be in the valet’s lounge if you should have need of me!” he clumsily hands Lynt a wooden tray laden with steaming rolls, and a covered bowl full of aromatic miso soup. “Miss Retsuko, please feel well soon!”

Lynt accepts the food with a grateful nod to Tino and closes the door, bringing Retsuko the arrangement of food.

“It looks wonderful.” Retsuko smiles, wiping her nose with a tissue and looking with wide crimson eyes on Tino’s gift. “I’ll have to thank Tino later.”

“Chino is happy to help.” Lynt pulls her close, arranging the pillows in such a manner to where she could comfortably sit upright while she ate. “I will feed you, Retsuko.”

His paramour blushed despite her rather pale complexion. “Lynt, you don’t have to do that-”

“I want to.” he said stubbornly, scooting closer to her and tearing a corner off one of the steaming golden-brown buns. “Here. Try this.”

Lynt’s fingers gently push it into her mouth, and he smiles gently as Retsuko eats from his hand. “It is made with a special kind of wheat from Voleri called Voleri Gold. Rio likes this bread.”

Retsuko bobs her head, swallowing the bite he had fed her. “It tastes so good....”

“It makes the bread sweet. I like it too.” The corners of Lynt’s mouth turn upwards into a smile as he picks up the soup spoon and dips it into the aromatic soup.

“Soup, now.... open wide...”

Retsuko obediently opens her mouth, and her paramour inserts the spoon full of steaming golden liquid.

“Good girl.”

Tino’s miso soup had finely chopped vegetables that were relatively easy for Retsuko to consume as well as nourishing for her health. Lynt greatly appreciated his loyal valet at times like this.

Lynt takes his time gently feeding and cooing over Retsuko, all the while with a gentle, soothing smile on his lips. When she is finished eating, he set the tray down on the bedside table and took her into his arms to cradle her.

“We shall sleep together, yes? I do so adore having your warmth beside me....”

“Lynt....” Retsuko’s eyes found his, and she settled into his warm arms as he arranged the blankets around their bodies so as to create a little pocket of warmth around them.

“Sleep now. I will watch over you.” the prince assures her, his calming green eyes sparkling as his white lashes close. “I will keep you warm and hold you while you sleep.”

Retsuko buried her face in Lynt’s green cloak, curling up with her head laid on his chest. “Thank you, Lynt...”

“Sleep.” he reinforces gently, petting her hair with a fond smile. “I will wake you when it is time.” Retsuko’s crimson eyes flutter closed, and Lynt’s warm arms envelop her as he gently cradles her to sleep.

“Lovely......” as he looks down on his now sleeping paramour, Lynt is reminded of a small kitten. Her nose was slightly scrunched as she laid on his chest, and her face had regained its color slightly after he had fed her Tino’s generous creations.

“I wish to be with you like this every day.” the prince admits softly, his eyes fluttering closed as he pulled Retsuko’s body closer to his own to share in his heat. His head laid beside hers on the soft linen pillows, and in that moment he felt as if he was perfectly content.

“I love you, Retsuko.....”

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chirp-a-chirp · 5 months ago

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Court of Darkness: Wedding Headcannons

Description: A few headcannons of the princes and their wedding days with their MC, including the ceremonies, vows, and various traditions they follow and why.

Princes: Guy, Lynt, Toa

Word Count: ~1700

Guy

Only the most lavish decorations adorn the altar and the church. It’s not as if Guy WANTS this day to be ostentatious—in fact, the pomp and circumstance rather annoy him.

Every floral arrangement, every centerpiece, every bottle of rare wine poured is a demonstration of the value Guy has for MC. Absolute power move on Guy's part to protect MC.

The largest church in Saligia is not spacious enough to hold everyone. Avari nobles, foreign dignitaries, and numerous diplomats spew into hallways and crowd windows outside trying to catch a glimpse of the momentous event. And right now, they see a visibly angry prince at the altar.

"Nervous sir?" Jasper smiles serenely.

Guy glares at his wristwatch. A perfectly polished black shoe taps impatiently. 30 seconds late. One minute late. Guy’s hand balls into a fist at his side. “I cannot stand this.”

Guy’s younger brothers stand nearby. “Perhaps MC got cold feet! Maybe you should have given her some of prince Lynt’s socks—” Zev’s voice is cut off as the church door opens and MC walks down the aisle.

“She’s beautiful.” Aquia tries to soothe Guy’s jitters. Besides a stylish wedding gown, MC wears a crown adorned with rubies shining as brightly as her eyes. She walks towards the altar with dignity, a soft but confident smile on her face. Aquia frowns when he looks at his wristwatch. “She’s right on time Guy.”

Guy scowls at Jasper. “YOU gave me this watch. An early wedding present you claimed.”

“Oh, the watch was not properly synced. My apologies.” Jasper looks anything but apologetic. “But your heart flutters more sweetly for MC, doesn’t it?”

Guy returns his gaze towards MC. His eyes now glow tenderly.

Guy and MC exchange wedding rings—ancient royal heirlooms--embedded with diamonds and rubies. Guy makes a slight modification to the rings—the rubies are spelled to glow brightly to detect nearby poison. This was done after an assassination attempt on MC less than a month before the wedding. Guy and MC write their own vows (Guy receives help from Jasper and Roy to ensure they would be received well by MC).

"You are tenacious. Powerful. Loyal. My priceless jewel. I vow to protect you and our future.” Guy pauses for dramatic effect, particularly at a few noble families who have implied their daughters would be viable candidates for secondary wives. “I will have no other queen or wife beyond you—no matter the cost.”

Towards the end of the ceremony, the priest asks “Are there any objections—”

Guy and MC: “None.”

Priest: “I…was not asking your majesties. I was asking the audience if they—”

Guy: “Even if they object, it does not matter. MC will be their queen. Just as she is mine.” Guy scans the crowd, daring them to contradict him.

After the ceremony, Guy spends the bare minimal time required with the throngs of people wanting to curry his favor.

“Guy! What about my luggage?” MC asks as Guy carries her in his arms and makes his way towards a private Avari royal villa for their extended honeymoon.

“Luggage is unnecessary.” A smirk forms on Guy’s face.

“But I’ll need a change of clothes—”

“Clothes are not required. A hinderance, if anything.”

Lynt

In terms of ceremony specifics, Lynt goes along with whatever his parents and various Akedian court advisors suggest. With one caveat.

“Whatever is planned, it must make MC happy.”

“What of your preferences Lynt?”

“Her happiness is my happiness. That is all that matters.” Lynt walks away, having said his peace. He only interjects with planning when MC’s wishes are not being considered.

The ceremony is held in the Akedian castle courtyard. White petals from an Akedian Olive tree float in the air. The petals swirl in the breeze, surrounding Lynt. A few blossoms land in the prince’s hair in a makeshift halo. It is a neck-to-neck competition as to who is crying more happy tears before the ceremony—Queen Norah or Tino.

“Master Lynt is so happy!”

“I know Tino.” Queen Norah sniffles. “Our boy has really grown up.”

“Our boy? I-I would not presume to—”

“You have been with him since childhood Tino. He is such a dear boy thanks to your tender care. He’s as much yours as mine.”

Cue more happy crying.

King Liam proudly walks MC down the aisle. She looks ethereal in a gauzy, flowing white dress with light green accents. A few petals from Lynt’s hair float and land on MC. The crowd gasps as Lynt’s eyes pop open and he suddenly walks to the center of the aisle to meet MC and his father.

“Lynt my boy, what is it?”

Lynt removes his father’s arm from MC’s grasp, replacing it with his. “I am to be with MC for life. Let me be with her.”

King Liam laughs quietly. “I leave my son in your capable hands MC.”

Aaaaaaaaand Tino is now sobbing louder.

Beyond Queen Norah and Tino, more than a few people have tears in their eyes as Lynt and MC recite their vows. Lynt's vows are based on ancient Akedian marriage vows per his book 2 ending.

Lynt: I will grant you and our kingdom everlasting peace. The greatest joy will be the love we share together. Underneath the green among us, I pledge to give the days of my life to you and you alone.

MC: We will overcome anything as long as we have each other. I pledge my heart unto you, my prince, my lover, my friend.

After the ceremony, there is one request King Liam and Queen Norah have for Lynt and MC during their honeymoon.

No, it’s not for grandbabies. Though, they wouldn’t mind if that happened of course…

It’s to test out various bedding. No, really.

In celebration of the newlywed couple, MANY Akedian shops have produced limited time honeymoon themed bed linens, manufactured to be extra soft, comforting, and luxurious. So Lynt and MC try out a new set of bed sheets every night of their honeymoon, one from a different shop per night.

Lynt has never been more dedicated towards a project. Zzzzzzzzzz.

Toa

Most Qelsan nobles are wary of MC, believing she is Avarian. However, since King Gilbert publicly approves the match (since he knows of her power), they do not openly object. MC goes out of her way to integrate herself with the Qelsan people. She gets her wedding bouquet and dress from local vendors and works with local bakers to create the wedding cake and royal banquette. Quickly, MC becomes popular with the non-nobility for her thoughtfulness and open approach. Also, Toa is with her as she's working with various merchants, and they spread the word of the lovestruck looks he gives her.

Knight pulls off a miracle. He becomes the wedding planner instead of Toa’s sister Idina.

“It’s my wedding gift to you Toa.” Knight preens. Toa smiles at the strength of resolve Knights shows in making this happen. “It was either that or get you a cat!”

“Correct choice, Knight,” Toa deadpans. A subtle curve of his lips betrays his amusement though.

It’s Qelsum—there are SO. MANY. TRADITIONS.

Among those traditions is that the bride is not allowed to see the groom a day before the wedding. A few moments before Toa enters the grandiose royal church, Knight is straightening Toa’s tie. Absentmindedly, Toa’s fingers graze his pants pocket. He feels something not there the previous day.

Toa finds a piece of chocolate in the shape of a heart. With it is a note from MC. “Soon, love. Until we met again, may this treat satisfy you.”

Toa’s cheeks turn faintly red. He adores how MC gently pushes tradition while keeping him in her heart.

One tradition MC, with Toa’s support, gets rid of—the wedding ceremony is no longer closed to just top Qelsan nobility. The bakers, florists, and dressmakers that have helped her are allowed to witness the event.

Idina scoffs that MC’s lack of pedigree and soft heart are readily apparent. A few noble families are aghast but keep their disgruntlement to themselves as King Gilbert does not oppose it.

This move—though not premeditated by MC—solidifies MC as the people’s princess for Qelsum.

The wedding doubles as a royal procession—MC’s marriage to Toa certifies her as a princess and there are lots and lots of proclamations. Lots of scriptures to be read. The ceremony lasts for nearly two hours. At the 30-minute mark, MC gently grasps Toa’s hand and never lets go. As the wedding ceremony continues, Toa’s hand slowly becomes less frigid. When the officiant finally announces their union as husband and wife, Toa cups MC’s cheeks and kisses her, his hands the warmest they have ever been.

From this moment forward, Toa's fingers are never cold. The anxiety that manifests itself in frigid hands dissipates as Toa realizes MC and her love will be a permanent fixture in his life.

During the reception, Toa approaches a piano and starts playing. The song is from a well-known Qelsan opera about love thawing the cold heart of the protagonist.

To Toa’s shock, MC stands next to him and begins singing. She heard Toa practicing for weeks and wanted to surprise him. She sings along as a perfect counterpoint as her wedding gift to him.

When the pair end their duet, there is stunned silence. King Gilbert then steps closer and nods his head in subtle approval before leaving. The crowd bursts into applause.

When the last noble leaves the reception, Toa takes MC to his room and lays her on the bed. “I will dedicate my life to loving you. Always.”

MC: And I will bring sweetness to yours.

#court of darkness #guy avari #toa qelsum #lynt akedia #wedding #otome fanfic #voltage otome #voltage games #wedding traditions #I know this is sappy but I don't caaarrrreeeeeeee

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