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aislynnqueenofdreams · 11 months ago

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Lost Boys OC: Fallon O' Riordan

Full name: Fallon Grace O' Riordan

Nicknames: Fal, Fally, Cara (by Marko), Silver, Doll Face, Doll, Silver Eyes, that girl.

Species: Vampire (Born)

Age: 17 (Both Physically and Actually)

Nationality: Irish/American

Race: white

Born: 1969

Status: Alive

Gender: Female

Pronouns: she/her

Height: 5 ft 3.5 in

Hair: Brown (Ginger when she's in full vamp)

Eyes: Teal (Silver when she's in full vamp)

Known relatives: parents, Abhartach (great great grandfather), unnamed great grandfather.

Friends: Camila "Cami" Dempsey, Widow Johnson, The Lost Boys, Star, Laddie

Enemies: The Surf Nazis, Max

Mate: Marko

“ When I’m around you, you bring out a part of me I’ve tried to keep buried my entire life. The part that scares me.” -Fallon O’ Riordan

Fallon O’ Riordan is a born vampire who forms half of the duo known as the Weird Sisters (with Cami, her best friend). She is a self proclaimed vegetarian vampire (who doesn’t drink human blood) hailing from Ireland; the descendant of the infamous Abhartach. She is mated to Marko.

Appearance

Most of the time, Fallon appears like a normal teenage girl, slightly short, fair-skinned and thin with an hourglass figure. She has a round face with doll like features, most notably her large teal eyes. Her hair is reddish brown with bangs and curls up at the tips. Other notable features include a set of dimples and the gap in her front teeth.

Fallon is usually seen wearing a medium wash denim jacket, a dark grey crop top, a long high waisted lavender skirt, and red combat boots. She usually accessorizes this with a black leather choker and, occasionally, a red crystal necklace. She also has six piercings (three in each ear) and a pair of tattoos on her shoulder blades of fallen angel scars. Sometimes, she wears mascara and dark red eyeshadow.

As a vampire, Fallon has more angular features with sharp cheekbones and pronounced brow bones. Her eyes turn silver and her hair lightens to a ginger red. She also gains sharp nails and fangs.

Personality

“I always did have a flare for the dramatic…”

Fallon prefers to keep to herself most of the time due to her wanting to hide her vampiric nature, but deep down, she longs for companionship. Her parents wouldn’t let her have any friends back in Ireland, so she’s become extremely attached to and protective over the friends she does have, namely Cami. She’s willing to step out of her comfort zone just to see her friends smile, even willing to crash a concert if they don’t like the music. One of the things she hates more than anything is guys constantly hitting on her. If their flirting becomes too much for her to handle, she will resort to threatening them at gunpoint to get them to leave her alone.

Fallon possesses a great deal of self loathing, refusing to believe that someone like her could be considered beautiful and believing that drinking animal blood is the only thing that keeps her from being a true monster. Still, she struggles with keeping her desire for human blood at bay, and it only gets harder when Marko enters her life. Despite how hard she tries to deny it, Fallon knows that she’s a sadist, delighting in the pain and misery of others. But she doesn’t want to be like Abhartach: this brutal monster feared by everyone.

Biography

Fallon was born in Slaghtaverty, Ireland, sometime in 1969. As a young child, her parents tried to keep their vampirism a secret from their daughter for as long as possible; give her some semblance of a normal life. Well, as normal as life can be when you have no mirrors in your house and you don’t have any friends. They started to become afraid for Fallon’s safety when she started playing in a cemetery near Abhartach’s tomb. To Keep her safe, they told her to stay away from the section by the woods with the angel statue.

A six year old Fallon was lured to Abhartach’s grave by the vampire himself one Halloween night, yet another one of his attempts to escape. He caused a cat to hurt itself on the thorns of the hawthorn tree, awakening his descendant’s bloodlust for the first time as well as quenching his own. She then saw a vision of him forcing villagers to give him their blood. It scared her so badly that she ran straight home, telling her parents everything. Realizing they couldn’t hide the truth anymore, they revealed their familial history, including the bloodline curse that started with Abhartach.

Feeling that their daughter was no longer safe, the O’ Riordans left their ancestral homeland for America, eventually settling in Santa Carla. The encounter with her imprisoned ancestor had such a profound effect on Fallon that she vowed to never drink human blood. Sometime between her move to Santa Carla and the present, she met a human girl named Camilla Dempsey (better known as Cami), who would become Fallon’s first and closest friend. She also became familiar with the nightlife on the boardwalk, as well as the on going turf war between the Lost Boys and the Surf Nazis.

In October 1986, Fallon was Cami’s chaperone on her first visit to the boardwalk at night. On the way to a concert where some local groups would be performing, the two girls ran into a group of Surf Nazis who attempted to assault them. Fallon ends up pulling her gun on them; she and Cami continue on their way.

At the concert, Cami catches Marko staring at Fallon from across the crowd only for him to look away as soon as Fallon takes note. Fallon then jokingly points out Paul, who’s not even trying to hide that he’s staring at Cami. When her best friend complains that the lead singer of the band has a voice that doesn’t mesh well with the type of music his band is playing, Fallon crashes the concert and takes over the singing roll, telling the band members to try to keep up with her.

The crowd is wowed by Fallon’s performance, Cami is beaming, but Fallon notices the guys who were staring at them earlier getting on some motorcycles and riding off in the distance. it’s in that moment that she realizes who they are. Freaking out, she leaves the stage, rushing over to Cami and dragging her back to where Fallon parked her bike. She tells Cami that she needs to get her home as soon as possible. When asked why, Fallon tells her that the guys that were staring at them were bad news. Before they can leave, though, the Lost Boys surround them.

Abilities

Much like the Lost Boys, Fallon can fly and is incredibly strong, durable, and fast. She’s also been shown to be able to shape shift and possesses the unique ability to compel people with the power of her singing voice. She has been shown to heightened senses of hearing and smell as well as night vision. Fallon is also capable of altering her appearance to look more human in order to lure prey. When she’s in full vamp, she has sharp claws and fangs, allowing her to easily take down large prey such as deer. Being a vampire, she is essentially immortal and must drink blood in order to prolong her life.

If she’s invited into a private residence, she will have a reflection, will be able to come and go as she pleases, won’t be affected by any weaknesses and can use her powers there freely.

Weaknesses

Much like the Lost Boys, Fallon is vulnerable to sunlight, holy water, fire, running water, and being staked. She also has the unique aversion to the hawthorn plant, a weakness she inherited from Abhartach. Most animals don’t like her and try to either attack her on sight or flee from her.

Trivia

Fallon has silver eyes when she’s in full vamp, unlike other vampires like the Lost Boys whose eyes are golden. This is because she shares the same bloodline curse as her ancestor, Abhartach, who became a vampire through a magic spell.

The reason that Fallon has ginger hair when in full vamp is based on the idea that red headed people were more likely to become vampires after death.

It’s implied by the Widow Johnson that if Fallon chose to drink human blood, her powers would be greater and more numerous.

Fallon’s hypnotic singing voice is based of a vampiric creature from Irish folklore called the dearg-due, who lures young men to her with her hypnotic voice before draining their blood.

Born vampires like Fallon age until they reach full maturity. After that, they don’t appear to get any older. - Widow Johnson hints that Fallon is either at or near this point in her life when she comes to visit. Fallon admits that her parents think she is, but they won’t really be able to tell for another few years. This shows that born vampires reach full maturity between the ages of 17 and 20.

Fallon admits that she’s not sure if she is a full vampire because she never drank human blood before. She’s also never been out in the sun and doesn’t know how it will affect her. But even if she is a half vampire, she knows that it’s impossible for her to ever become a human due to the fact that Abhartach is her family’s head vampire and all the attempts to kill him failed.

Instead of a hell hound, the O’ Riordan household is guarded by cait sith, a creature from Celtic mythology that takes the form of a black cat the size of a large dog. Fallon gets along well with her family’s cait sith.

The gun Fallon carries around with her isn’t loaded. She just uses it for intimidation only.

Fallon used to have a thick Irish accent as a child. It’s mostly faded, but tends to reemerge when she’s stressed.

The reason why Fallon and her parents aren’t like Abhartach in that they share common vampire weaknesses that he just doesn’t have isn’t entirely clear.

Fallon doesn’t think she looks beautiful when she’s in full vamp due to her parents describing her as looking like Abhartach in the female form. It isn’t until Marko comes into her life that she starts to see that part of herself as beautiful.

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mar-the-magician · 3 years ago

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Redacted Asmr Fashion Headcanons!

Both Ash and Gavin view developing a personal style as a matter of self-care (I'm totally not projecting right now) but in very different ways. Ash is a thrift store GOD. He knows where to find all the best-stocked stores and he knows all the methods for making sure you do not miss out on a single styling piece that has potential. While Ash stocks up on basics that mix and match fantastically, Gavin is more of a statement pieces kind of fellow. His wardrobe is full of glitter, sequins, thigh-high socks, platform boots, and bright colors. Don’t get me wrong, he DOES have his basics… in the very back of the closet. Only to be used when absolutely necessary. XD His go-to "casual" outfit is a pair of neon pink leggings and a MASSIVE oversized t-shirt that slips off both shoulders and goes down to his knees. Not exactly fashion related, but whatever it my post I can do what I want— Gavin is and absolute chapstick and lipgloss ADDICT. He has a specific, almost-clear, peachy pink-tinged, all natural (yes he is THAT bitch) not-tested-on-animals lipgloss that he wears virtually every day. He puts chapstick on every night before bed and has an entire bin of all his different flavors, colors, etc of chapstick. He would 100% wear a choker with a bell on it and clip on cat ears solely for the purpose of flustering someone and/or creeping them out. Two piercings in each earlobe, generally just wears hoops or little rings if he’s feeling more boring.

Asher isn't quite as out there as Gavin, but he also thinks that if anybody is going to judge him for his fashion choices they can just fuck right off. He loves layering— vests, halters, overalls, biker jackets, belts, corset tops and micro mini skirts over pants when he's feeling more adventurous, leg warmers, body chains and fingerless gloves are his Thing. He takes inspiration from a LOOOT of different aesthetics and it really just depends on his mood— alt, cottagecore, goblincore, 80s, light academia, romantic academia, aaaaalllll that good stuff. His favorite casual outfits would consist of smol t-shirts that say something about him (band t-shirt, show merch, etc) paired with baggy jeans, maybe with some patches or rips. Asher. Adores. Jewelry. You KNOW this man owns fifty thousand rings!!! He’s always wearing at LEAST two rings. He often wears those little netting black chokers and owns like three different pop tab necklaces, at least one of which is homemade. Speaking of, he’ll often make his own stuff! He can’t sew, but he’ll hack the sleeves off of a jacket or crop some jeans into shorts no hesitation, and is always painting designs on plain t-shirts and making jewelry out of discarded trash or unwanted beads. He and Milo went to get their ears pierced together when they were both teens. They both like studs the most, but while Milo generally sticks to round black or small silver studs, occasionally mixing it up with some tiny gold or silver rings, Ash has a whole collection of funky studs. Hello Kitties, pokéballs, little fried eggs, lemons, little puppy footprints, moons in all phases, stars, all manner of fruit, tiny sushi’s, tiny pizza slices, metallic strawberries, fuckin mermaids, nothing is too wacky for this man. Baabe gets him a new pair every chance they get.

Milo likes fashion but feels like the community is too competitive and unwelcoming to really get into it. He’ll often tag along to Asher and Baabe's thrift store trips, but he generally just ends up getting… ANOTHER denim or leather jacket. Yeah, this man owns a LOT of denim and leather jackets. He also has a massive, ever-growing collection of enamel pins with which to abuse said jackets. He owns a trench coat solely because it makes him look more intimidating on jobs, according to him. Milo CAN sew, and will embroider little embellishments on the cuffs of his jeans and the collars of his shirts 🥰. He does it to calm himself sometimes, and what it ends up being often completely depends on his mood and what media he’s consumed recently. He has jeans with spiders on the hem, with little howling wolves, with times trees, with bats, with daisies, with paw prints, with stars, even ones with little hearts. It annoys the shit out of him when Asher asks him to modify his clothes "I'm not ya personal tailor, Ash!!" but he’ll do it anyway, with enough weedling. His favorite casual outfit is just an old college tee, a Melanie Martinez shirt, or a Shaw Security shirt paired with a comfy old worn-out pair of jeans that he embroidered LITERALLY all over with whatever he was thinking of at the time.

David really doesn’t care about "fashion" per se, but he likes to feel put together. He generally wears polo shirts and nice jeans on a casual day, a button up and nice slacks on a more formal day, and will add a tie or even a blazer on the most formal of events. The only time Angel approves of his fashion is when he wears flannels with the sleeves rolled up in the fall and winter. 😏

WOW THAT WAS LONG so if anybody wants a part two with the rest of the D.A.M.N boys, Vincent, Sam, Camilopardalis, and maybe William, please let me know!

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capsensislagamoprh · 2 years ago

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Aiight, buckle up! We’re about to go on an ADHD fueled adventure into what happens when your meds get changed and your brain don’t work! FASHION WEEK! (all photos are bad, deal with it) Lillianna went to a friend’s fashion studio to lend some moral support. There, in the back room, she found herself trying on creation after creation. Fit? Colors? Design? All things that needed tweaking before the items could be made for market! Here are some of the mock-ups. First up, this shirt needs a resize on the straps! To large! Also, some trim. Well, you can’t win them all. Now the skirt just needs a little ironing to make the side pleating lay flatter, but Lillianna thinks the turquoise accents are rather fetching! The shoes... well, they are a mock-up. The idea is indeed there, and they do have that je ne sais quoi needed to be unique. Perhaps another go at the design will return better results?

Now, these earrings are where it’s at. Subtle, splash of color, and in birth stone colors? Lillianna thinks these will be a must for any fashionable doll.

On to the next! This top has something. It’s a little off center on design, but a second knitting should fix that right up. Maybe just three or four more rows on the right, three less on the left? The knitting is very soft and quite comfortable!

Now, this skirt...Not the shirt. That’s the fashion designer's personal item. She has a favorite band. But the skirt! Elastic waist for easy on/off, pretty color, nice fabric. Lillianna gives this the thumbs up for a summer day or beach cover up.

Now, Lillianna dose suggest you put the slit on the side or front - if using it for a beach wrap - not the back. For... Deuce’s Booty related issues.

This sweater is fabulous! Enough for a cool spring or fall day, and the knitting is just... right on! The cap sleeves? *chef’s kiss*

Check out this peekaboo in the back! And the earring are just so much classy sass. Lillianna will defiantly invest in a pair of those for her own collection, for sure!

This dress? Everything for a summer meet up! One shouldered, silver accents, high hip, but modest? Match it with the shoes - once they are re-worked? Lillianna says Yes! to this dress.

Okay, Lillianna has to have this! Jumpsuit? Stars? Colors? Yes! But these shoes...

They need a second strap across the toes. And... they need re-carving. The details were baked out. However, the crystals? The gold accents? Nice.

Like, you can see where you were going? But the crystals are too hidden for that flash of color pop sparkle. Try again?

This Lillianna likes! Look at this fit! Classy, sassy, color and pattern? This is a winner.

This necklace is good too. Maybe a smaller hoop for the crystal? Otherwise, love that industrial edge!

Punk. Rock. Cute. Look at this top! And a matching choker? Lillianna is gonna have to ask for a rush on one of these. She wants to wear it to a concert she’s going to this summer.

This. Lillianna likes this. Flair, breezy, comfortable, and tropical all in one! And these shoes! Now these are sneaks with style! (yes. I finally got them right. Now a heal-footed Rainbow High doll can stand on their own, in poses, without the stand)

These butterfly earrings are a perfect match! Can you make these in other colors? (Yes. Yes I can.)

Details on the shoes include two-tone, black accents, and gold flair.

Star on one side, moon on the other, just to add interest. Lillianna may be in line for a set of these!

Okay, this top? Adorable. Pearls, flower edging, knitted, little lace ruffle? Lillianna loves how this looks with her shorts! Perhaps something for a fun outing in the woods, or just taking a day with friends?

This daisy earring? Okay, Lillianna wants a set of these, stat!

Oh my! Back detail? Dolls with short hair get that flair, and everyone can appreciate intricately made roses!

And then they went for supper and a movie. They are seeing Thor: Love and Thunder. Should be good!

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chibimyumi · 4 years ago

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Lizzie’s Campania Dinner Dress REDESIGNED

After having redesigned the Notorious Robin Dress of O!Ciel (click here), I thought I’d try my hands on another well-known dress; Lizzie’s dress on the Campania!

As explained in the post linked above, Yana seemed to not have an inkling of historical fashion knowledge at the beginning of the series. As the series became bigger however, she employed a Victorian Era expert and the results are clear.

In this post I will examine to what extent Lizzie’s dinner dress is accurate and break this costume down from the top, and propose how to “correct” these while trying to keep as much of the original design as untouched as possible.

I. Dinner Dress

Hair

Just like I said in the Robin Dress™ REDESIGN post, needless to say, 19th century people would not have worn twin tails. Wearing the hair down was considered ungroomed for women in the 19th century, but young, unmarried girls were allowed to spare a few hairpins.

Unlike O!Ciel who would always try to strive for a more mature look, Lizzie would aim for the opposite.

In the late Victorian era it was normal to have bangs, but it was proper to have it cut well above the eyebrows. So Lizzie’s bangs only need to be trimmed a bit to be period accurate.

The long dangling fringe of Lizzie’s is a tribute to her mother, but alas, that one does need to go... I do not dare fully risk the WRATH of Frances the Formidable however, so in honour to her, I have kept that bang as much as possible. The sides of the bangs were allowed to be longer in order to frame the face better, but the point remains that the face should not be covered.

(I know, I know, two symmetrical half-arsed fringes would have been better, but I promised to try change as little as possible...)

Victorians hardly ever cut their hair, because the longer the hair, the more feminine and desirable a girl/woman was deemed to be. The aesthetic of hair in 1880s was more in the vertical direction instead of horizontal. Hence Lizzie would probably have worn her curls a bit smaller, therewith using up less hair into the width.

The period wherein people strongly favoured a horizontal aesthetic was approximately 200 to 70 years outdated. If we had to justify what type of hair Lizzie’s hairdo was supposed to be historically, I could only say it is probably the 1670s early baroque hairdo. (I mean... that portrait IS fairly similar to Lizzie’s hair, is it not?)

The hair ornament Lizzie wears is not entirely impossible, just very unlikely for the 1880s. I have kept the weird rosette that she wears, and used them to pin up both sides of her hair. I could not find any visual sources of people wearing rosettes in their hair instead of their chest after earning some type of prize, but since there were no regulations regarding how a ribbon must be tied into a bow, the rosettes can stay.

Neckline and Bodice

The design of the original bodice also requires a bit of work. Just like with the Robin Dress, the main problem lies with the silhouette.

In the height of the Victorian Era, the main endeavour was waist reducing, hence the chest area would be accentuated and “streamlined” towards the shoulder, while the seams would detract from the waist optically.

Instead of the straight design of the chest panel, I replaced it with a fan-shaped front piece, of which the lines would achieve this ‘streamline’ effect.

The halterneck-like neckline as in the original design would have been quite unlikely as it would have made the neck stand out, and make the much thinner neck compete with the desired small waist. The rule of thumb for what aesthetic bodices should have was generally open wide top, closed small bottom (V shaped, not O). Usually when there is a halterneck-line, something else that would redirect the eyes towards the larger shoulder-chest area would adorn the bodice too for compensation.

Thus, instead of the rounded halterneck-line, I replaced it with a straight square neckline. Though square-necks were not very popular in Lizzie’s time, they were not unheard of. Miraculously I happened to stumble upon this illustration from 1889 (exactly Kuro’s present day setting), and herein we can see both the short lantern sleeves and the square neckline.

Decoration wise there is nothing inconsistent with 1889 fashion, but as Lizzie is the daughter to an influential Marquis and the dress is supposed to be a dinner dress, it should be a tad gaudier. The elaborateness of Lizzie’s original dress was more alike that of a daytime walking dress. I did not deviate too much from the original manga’s design, I simply added some gold details that were not there yet.

(The anime’s dress had been simplified for animation’s sake, so my redesign is based on the manga’s slightly more elaborate triple panel decoration.)

This choker ribbon necklace is the same as for the Robin Dress. Like I said before, these were worn by people in the 1880s, but they were not standard for fancy night time events. However, as it is technically not historically ‘inaccurate’, it can stay.

Waistline

Just like the Robin Dress, Lizzie’s waistline is the most historically inaccurate part that renders the entire design a period amalgamation.

First of all, I gave the waistline a pointed end and swagged the inner skirt up towards the hips for a dramatic V-shape. The bow-sash worn around the waist was something that was in fashion during the 1780s and 1790s, and was part of the ‘Chemise de la Reine’ look that was named for and popularized by Marie Antoinette.

Fashion trends do always come back every now and then, so a ribbon bow is not necessarily taboo. But the height at which the bow sits on the original dress would guide the waistline towards the hips, which would have gone against the small-waist aesthetics of 1880s, which would have been taboo.

Hence, I removed the sash entirely, and shoved the bow itself to the back (more on this below.)

Skirt

Again, the same problem Yana had with the Robin Dress; the bell-shaped silhouette that would be at least 30 years outdated by 1889, so I simply reduced its volume.

The split panel front however, was common in the 1880s, as such it remains untouched.

The dress code for formal events would require a floor-length hem for dresses, but a dinner party such as the one on the Campania would be semi-formal, and Lizzie who strives for a very youthful look would have been able to get away with a shorter hem. Hence, the skirt length also remains unchanged.

Bustle

“Does this dress make my butt look small?” would have been the question women asked. Late Victorian fashion just LOVED a huge behind, and the bustle was the absolute star of any feminine outfit.

The design of the ornaments on the original dress is actually spot on, except that it would simply lie flat over the skirt, rather than help the skirt get a large bulge.

So for the redesign, I have decided to use the golden bow that sat at the front to draw the attention towards the maximised behind. Underneath I used the original triple row tails, and flanked this decoration with large pleats to produce a dramatic back. For completion’s sake, I have added golden embroideries to the pleats so that the large golden bow will not just sit there as a random piece of ornament.

Shoes

I could find relatively few sources on late 1880s shoe fashion, so my caveat here.

Lizzie’s d’Orsay type of shoes were not standard in the 19th century England, but they were definitely not impossible. 1880s d’Orsay pumps were a bit more closed around the lateral arch, but the technique to make completely open d’Orsays was already available in the 1600s, and wildly popular after the 1830s. As I could not find any sources on when they stopped being popular, I think Lizzie’s shoes would probably have been acceptable.

What I do propose to change is the point of the toe. Only very, very young girls (up to age 4 ish) would wear a rounded nose. Slightly older children and adults would wear pointed toes instead.

The only other thing I propose to change is only a “problem” if I were to be perfectly pedantic and nitpicky; namely the arch of the shoe. Arches of the shoe until the 1910s were mostly straight, and did not have the same arch as our natural feet have. So in order to create the perfect 1889 shoe silhouette, I straightened Lizzie’s shoes too.

Y’all still with me? Good. Now comes the trickiest part, THE UNDERWEAR, a.k.a. Lizzie’s Battle Suit.

II. Battle Suit

Lizzie’s dinner dress was actually fairly historically accurate, earning a personal Chibimyumi rating of 6.6/10 in total (as opposed to Robin Dress’ miserable total rating of 4.1/10). Her Battle Suit however, scores less well, reaching only a 5.4/10.

Chemise

Victorian undergarments were nothing like our contemporary ones. If you have no breasts then it is easy, but if you do... well, a bra is bad enough, right?

Well.... In the Victorian times women wore layers on top of layers, of which the first was the chemise. Contrary to popular belief, people did not wear corsets directly on their skin. Corsets were very hard to wash, thus the chemise served to both protect the corset from getting dirty, as well as absorb the sweat.

Yana did do pretty good research as attested by her not having fallen for this popular misconception. Lizzie does indeed wear a type of chemise underneath her corset, though I would say that the sleeves are too elaborate for the dress she has chosen to wear on top.

Such elaborate sleeves were worn to be combined with smaller sleeves so that the lace can protrude from underneath, giving the entire outfit a little icing on top (like the lace at the chest). Lizzie’s dinner dress has lantern sleeves that would not reveal any of the chemise’s sleeves.

Chemises were washed quite regularly, but lace is a very expensive and delicate material. Hence, in order to minimise wear-and-tear, people would probably have avoided wearing ultra fancy chemises if it cannot be seen anyway. But who knows. Lizzie is a rich kid, she probably has enough lacy chemises at her disposal. Still, just to be perfectly historically accurate, I gave her chemise simpler sleeves.

Corset

Unlike the chemise, corsets were not regularly washed, and thus elaborate lace was very desired.

The large ruffles on the chest of Yana’s design however, are probably a tad too elaborate, and judging from the thickness, they could easily disrupt the smoothness of the outerwear.

1880s corsets were generally not very decorated as their function was valued over anything else. This corset I found dating from 1887 is the most elaborate authentic one I could find, and it indeed strongly resembles the one Lizzie wears. However, as even this one does not have lace protruding as much as Lizzie’s, I have toned the corset down too for the redesign.

In the 1880s, both corsets with and without front closure were worn. However, the pieces as elaborately decorated in the front would not have front closures. Hence I removed the hook and eye closure in the redesign.

The thing that is the least accurate about Lizzie’s corset is the boning structure. What produced a well-shaped waist was not how tight you lace the corset, but the structure of the boning. An unlaced corset of that time would have looked much ‘curvier’ than any tight-laced straight-boned corset.

By the late 1880s, boning techniques were so advanced that they were very soft and flexible, and yet also provided the firmness necessary for the desired look. The straight paneled type of boning drawn by Yana was outdated and strongly advised against.

Finally, the mini-skirt at the bottom of the corset is cute, but I have yet to find one like that in the 1880s. I don’t think that tiny piece of fabric would disrupt the desirable silhouette, but there will be PLENTY layers on top, so I removed it just to be sure.

Skirt

The skirt - or rather, everything that happened UNDER the skirt is a stack of complexities.

The most bottom layer would have been the underwear with trouser-legs, layer 1. Layer 2 is the protruding hem of the chemise, that may either have been long or short. But the chemise and the underwear are the only things that were worn UNDER the corset, hence the frilly-frilly skirt we see Lizzie fight in should have been the chemise, and not the underskirt.

The chemise was never something as wide as the one drawn by Yana, and could therefore not achieve that flare effect. I know it is absolutely gorgeous, and from an artistic point of view I myself would not have done otherwise. But as I am doing historical fashion research and redesign, I shall compromise myself and settle with a narrow skirt. The skirt would probably have been so narrow Lizzie would have trouble fighting. So it would not have surprised me if she decided to make a large split in it, or rolled it up and tucked it under her corset.

The frilly underskirt we see Lizzie wear should be layer 4 rather than 2. If we study Lizzie’s dress, we can see that the frilly part is a separate piece of clothing, unlike what the anime-art suggests.

Underneath this layer, there would have been a bustle (layer 3) that was strapped around the waist, over the corset. Like I explained before, bustles were essential to any Victorian dress. They came in many shapes and sizes, but I have settled with the simplest one.

Should we wish to keep the frilly skirt, then we need to keep in mind that Lizzie would have worn FOUR layers, which would hardly have made it any easier for her to navigate through the water than before. So why bother remove the dress and expose herself at all then? Hence, all layers from layer 2 on will sink with the Campania.

From our 21st century point of view, the Battle Suit looks quite cute, and we would probably just wear it like that. But if we consider down to what layer a real 1889 girl would have to have stripped, and how many somewhat embarrassing contraptions had to be removed first before reaching some level of mobility, we can probably understand how embarrassing it truly must have been.

Well, I had tons of fun doing this research, and I learned a great lot about what corsets really were (and not the inhumane torture devices they are claimed to be). I hope you all also had fun reading this too. (*´▽｀*)ノ

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#Kuroshitsuji #Black Butler #Redesign #design #Campania #Campania Arc #Luxury liner arc #Lizzy #Lizzie #Elizabeth Midford #historic accuracy #Historic fashion accuracy #Historic fashion #fashion

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moonlightserenadeeznutz · 4 years ago

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Dorcas Meadows headcanons

Ravenclaw

She/They pronouns (demigirl)

Has vitiligo

Cottagecore lesbian. Has created an entire mini garden on the window sill of her dorm room, and even has a small plot to herself in the Herbology greenhouses, given to her by Professor Sprout. The two of them get along very well.

Dyes her hair bright colours

Plays an obscure instrument like the lyre

Fairy lights everywhere

Pet bowtruckle because everyone needs a bowtruckle living in their pocket. I also get the vibe that they’d have a hedgehog.

So. Much. Jewellery. Necklaces and bracelets and rings and earrings and yes they make their own earrings. Catch them walking around with tiny little toadstools or chess pieces hanging from their ears.

✨Flower crowns✨

Wishes on a ladybird and dandelion clocks and penny spiders.

Kill an insect and Dorcas will kick your arse. She’ll see a bug on her windowsill, give it a name and then set it free.

You’ve heard of Gilderoy the Mouse Prince. Now get ready for: Dorcas the Mouse Queen. She will play innocent if you ask why her coat pocket is squeaking. “Dorcas. Are you hiding another field mouse in your coast again?” “...No...” *tiny mouse pops its head out* “Fine, his name’s Algernon, he likes strawberries and he’s my best friend.”

Marlene McKinnon headcanons

Fuck it, She/They pronouns as well.

Gryffindor

Goes through a punk phase with Sirius.

Organises the Gryffindor common room parties.

Different style hairstyle every year: long, short, mullet, Mohawk. Picture the most 70s hairstyles you can think of, Marlene had them all.

Leather jacket and pink poodle skirt, definitely a spiked choker and high top boots. More fishnets than even the author of My Immortal can handle.

Swears like a trooper, skips class to chainsmoke, but will literally have a meowing conversation with her cat.

Secretly loves Divination and has her own crystal ball.

You bet your arse she has tattoos, mainly on her arms and fingers. Lots of lyrics and stars and definitely a pentagram.

The Nirvana fan ten years before Nirvana even became a thing.

Has a herbal remedy for literally everything.

Dyslexic

Definitely a photographer. Permanently has a camera around her neck. Loves photographing her friends, her cat, and concerts. But her favourite muse is Dorcas.

Has a tongue piercing

Is fantastic at art

Great sense of humour, and is overly sarcastic

Secretly wants to be a Healer, but only Dorcas knows about this dream.

Dorlene headcanons

Marlene has a tattoo of a hedgehog in honour of Dorcas.

Dorcas is tiny compared to Marlene, so Marlene just picks her up and carries her around.

(Above: Actual footage of Dorcas running up to Marlene).

Marlene will literally duel anyone for Dorcas, and honestly, those people better watch the fuck out.

Dorcas introduces every one of her animals to Marlene and if any of the animals get sick or hurt, Marlene will stay up all night with Dorcas to look after it.

Marlene absolutely created mixtapes for Dorcas, and draws her loads of pictures and cartoons (and totally doodles love hearts around Dorcas’s name on her textbooks).

Dorcas makes jewellery and friendship bracelets for Marlene constantly. And Marlene wears every single one of them, until their whole arm is just covered in bracelets.

Marlene: “My soul is as black as my eyeliner.” Dorcas: “I made you a daisy chain! ☺️” Marlene: *internally melts*

Dorcas reads to Marlene and helps her study, even if it means staying up for hours and Marlene getting pissed off. Dorcas is there with biscuits and blankets and support.

Marlene makes Dorcas tea and reads her tea leaves, or reads her palms, or interprets her dreams, and they’re usually always good. Marlene even uses it to ask out Dorcas.

“According to your tea cup, you will go on a date with a hot punk girl who thinks you’re really cute.” “Eliza Edwards from Hufflepuff?” “... actually, your tea cup says you’re an idiot.”

Just try and stop these two from sitting on each other’s lap, blowing kisses from across the Great Hall, lying against each other under the big tree in the grounds, sneaking off to the astronomy tower to make out, holding hands in the corridor, kissing in between lessons.

They buy a tiny lil flat together and Dorcas has plants everywhere. And Marlene’s pictures are hung up all over the walls, and it’s perfect.

#dorlene #dorcas x marlene #harry potter #Harry Potter headcanons #dorlene headcanons #dorcas meadows #marlene mckinnon

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fandom-blackhole · 4 years ago

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Darling, it's not me who is trying to kill you! It's just that the buckets are too skkskskhsslsk 🥵

Paz and you playing hide and seek in the forest?

He'd go 100% soldier on a mission mode and find you in no time,

''Looks like I found my precious target'' ,

You being all smol and scaweed 🥺😫,

Then he goes apeshit, wrestling you so hard against the tree that it'd leave marks on your back,

If you were camping in the mountains, he'd pack the tiniest tent and sleeping bag possible to stay as close as it'd be possible,

Paz thinks when you are with him there is no personal space,

Omg, you on top of him, being pounded mercilessly as he'd trap you so hard with his hands around your back,

He'd also press his palm against THE BULGE and nut instantly after he felt your pussy gripping his dick,

Okay, let's stop because, dear god we 'bout to bust, aren't we?

One day you decided to surprise Paz at his work,

You sneaked to the kitchen by the back entrance and hugged him from behind,

He'd slowly turn to face you big smile plastered on his face,

Until he saw what you were wearing,

You put on this baby blue flowy dress,

''Sweetheart, you are looking like a snacc''

My lovely little cupcake, might as well eat you here and now''

He just lifted you with one hand like you weighted nothing and sat you on a counter,

He quickly got rid of your panties (he totally stole them from you because he loves your taste and smell) and was eating you out like a starved man,

Even tho he was cooking all the time, he'd always be hungry for you,

You trying to cover your mouth with your hands so his employees and dinners wouldn't hear you,

But he was fast ro grab your hands and just chuckle saying

''Sweetness, I am the ownere here, right? So let me hear these pretty noises of yours, let people know how good I make you feel''

DID I SAY WE NEED TO CHILL OUT? GUESS I CAN'T STOP MYSELF SORRY

Din would text you through the day and it's a mix between:

''Good morning, my sweet girl, Did you sleep well?'', ''Baby, remember to eat your breakfast'', ''Have you drink enough water today?'',

''Daddy, can't wait to get back home to you'', ''Babygirl, my dick is painfully hard right know, been thinkin' too much about your pretty, little pussy'',

Din is a SHY 😊 and sweet mean, he loves being silly with his class, but the daddy thing makes him wild,

Din you better wash out your mouth with a soap lol,

When you visited him and Grogu to catch up with them, he couldn't keep his cool,

Seeing you playing with Grogu and being so motherly towards the kid sparked something in Din,

When Grogu settled for his afternoon nap, Din would grab you and pin you against the wall, one hand resting on your chest the other tucking hair behind your ear, growling in this rich chocolate timber:

''Sweet girl, you have no idea what you do to daddy'',

But when you innocently sit in his lap in public, he gets all shy and blushy, hesitantly resting his hands on your thighs,

Umm dirty secret? He once stole your white bra and used it to relieve himself when you were away 🤭,

Don't wear low-cut clothing around him or he'd end up crashing into something or landing on his ass,

9/10 times you'd catch him trying to sneak a glance at your tiddies and being all embarrassed when caught,

Giving him a tiddy job but being also able to succ his tip too because he is so well-endowed, Din.exe has stopped working, nutted to death,

If there were more buckedheads I don't know if we could keep on writing these,

Boba lives off his authority and power,

You wanting to keep your relationship professional impressed him a lot,

You weren't another young, stupid girl chasing after his money,

There was going to be another charity event, he send you a beautiful Tiffany choker to pair up with your outfit,

He almost came in his suit pants, when he noticed you giving a speech at the event, wearing his present,

After you were done speaking, he came up to you and the group of other attendees you were talking with,

'' Miss, your speech was really touching and thoughtful '' you instantly feelt so proud, being praised for your hard work in front of all of these people, cheerfully smiling at him,

Before you had time to respond, he got closer to you, smirk crawling up on his face and whispered:

'' Also, this necklace suits you so nicely, princess''

You just got flustered and said to him:

'' Thank you, sir'' while bitting your lower lip,

Well next thing you knew, you were being kidnapped to the parking lot, Boba literally throwing you onto backsit of his car,

Thank God you decided to wear garters and stocking that night

I have nothing more left to say. - 🐣

This AU is just getting better and better, you are such a genius...

Hid and seek with Paz 3729201/10, best fucking idea

Paz just goes absolutely ape shit watching his cock buldge out your belly

Paz stealing your panties whenever he can 😭😭😭

Paz does not understand personal space when it comes to you

He HAS to be touching you in some way when you are around

Holding your hand, hand around you waist, arm around your shoulder, slipping his hand into the back pocket of your jeans

When he first sat next to you in your booth at his restaurant and your thighs touched, his heart soared when you didn't pull away from him

Paz and yours first date, was really like your 12th, but Paz took you to a strawberry farm

Held the baskets as you picked the fruit, constantly telling you that you picked the best berries

After he bought a bottle of strawberry wine, which the two of you shared over a small dinner that he made

Then the next thing you knew you both were on your couch, you on his lap, having a very heated make out session

Which lead to Paz picking you up and carrying you to your bedroom, where the two of you had a very passionate and intense wrestling session

Now, Din, my sweet himbo

He gets soooo flustered with PDA

You once kissed his cheek in front of some people, and you could almost see his brain short circuiting

Din constantly checking on you throughout the day 🥺🥺🥺

He always calls on his lunch break, just to talk with you and see how your day is going and talk about his class

One day when you came to check on Grogu at school, the rest of the kids convinced you to read to them during playtime

Din had to sit behind his desk for a while because just seeing you like that made him so hard

That night he wrestled with you until he passed out

Din once asked if he could keep his cock inside of you all night long

You woke up aching and leaking from how many times the two of had cum during the night

Din had moaned when he woke up and just spulled you under him for an early morning wrestling match

Now for Boba....

Boba always makes sure that you have some kind of present waiting for you in the mornings

Flowers, clothes, jewelry, a five star breakfast, himself

Boba totally gets you the prettiest tiara for his princess

Everything you own soon becomes namebrand, because only the best for his little

The first time Boba seen you wearing one of his gifts he had dragged you into the closest empty room, and left you marked and jelly legged

Boba totally gets you a custom gun for you to carry around for safety

Its inscribed with little one

Boba likes to always have your neck covered in hickies so that people know who you belong too

Boba took you to an art show once and every painting you showed interest in he bought for you

Don't mention liking any famous painters because he will get his hands on an original piece for you

Sorry its not much but these boys are driving me up the wall....

(SEND ME THOTS!!!!)

#🐣 anon #modern au #din djarin x reader #din x reader #boba fett x reader #boba x reader #paz vizsla x reader #paz x reader

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straydawg-writing · 4 years ago

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𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦.

- 𝓚. 𝙯𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙮𝙘𝙠

• hunter x hunter series!

summary:

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𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮.

𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝.

𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨.

ˏˋ♡̩͙♡̩̩̥͙♡̩̥̩ ⋆ ♡̩̥̩♡̩̩̥͙♡̩͙̩͙ˊˎ

- 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙖. 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙩. (𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙘)

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Chapter 1 —

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"Book."

"Gain!"

Bisky's eyes shined like stars as a smooth blue gemstone appeared in front of her. You could spot tears of hers spring up as she cradled the glittering rock like it was the most precious thing in the world.

"What should I name it? Blue-chan? Planet-chan?" she gushed, bouncing on the balls of her feet. You stifled a laugh, catching a glimpse of Killua's dumbfounded expression. If one thing were true, it's that he does not understand women.

While Gon and Killua endured Bisky's brutal training during Greed Island, you had grown to like her. Despite her being 45 years older than you, you imagined she was the closest thing to what a big sister would be like. Or maybe a mom? You wouldn't know.

Unfortunately, you weren't special enough to escape her unforgiving training either. Bisky knew no mercy. While training their physical bodies, she also trained the trio's nen abilities.

Gon developed his special punch move by using the rock, paper, scissors of Chinese martial arts. Killua learned how to better channel his electricity, though Bisky had looked concerned when he first demonstrated it to her. You couldn't blame her. Killua's ability to withstand electricity only came from years of shock torture, and you noticed how he rarely mentions the fact that he still feels the pain. You caught on to it the night you watched his Heaven's Arena match, remembering his voice floating to the stands.

"𝘐'�� 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘐𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘐𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘴."

Your heart clenched for him every time you remember this fact. He has a tendency to hide his pain, in order to not burden his friends.

Then there's you, who Bisky took upon herself to help.

Since the day Wing opened your nen pores and declared you a Manipulator, you practiced your nen with Gon and Killua daily. When the time came to decide your special ability, the answer was as clear to you as a cloudless sky.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

Since then you'd been seen carrying around leather pouches of dirt, water, and vines wherever you went. It was a nice start, but it sure did make your back hurt. And of course, Bisky would not accept that. Ordering you to dump out all of your pouches to the ground, she had you draw out your power from the scattered elements that had begun already mixing with the dirt.

Unsure, you had hesitantly stretched out your arm and tried pulling from the water. It took you a number of tries to get it right. You had squinted long and hard, focusing on extending your nen to the elements around you. To your giddy surprise, small, sparkling droplets of H20 were separating from the glob of inky mud to float just a few inches above your hands. Concentrating harder, the droplets began orbiting one another. They looked like little planets.

Sensing the vines, you were able to control their movements too, even manipulating ones that hadn't originated from your leather pouch.

Bisky's wide smile was all that you needed.

From that day on, you only practiced manipulating whatever was around you. The earth was your ally.

"Well, what will you do once you find Ging?" Bisky's voice snapped you out of a daze.

"Naturally, I'll introduce him to Killua, my best friend in the whole world!"

"What am I, a roach?" You mocked, but couldn't keep a smile from spreading across your face.

Gon's unyielding positivity and bubbly voice was like honey to your ears. No one could ever doubt the adoration he held for his best friend.

"Stupid, cut that out! It's embarrassing," said Killua, turning red as a tomato. He looked away in an attempt to hide his embarrassment, except you were right there to catch his blush.

You flashed a mischievous smile to Killua. "You know, I think an I-Love-You-Too-Gon-I-Also-Think-You're-The-Best would suffice once in a while."

"Shut up."

Killua was as stubborn as ever. You are playfully rolled your eyes before turning your attention back to the rest of the group. Gon was inviting Bisky to come with them and meet Ging, but she had said something about not being interested in men who already have kids.

"If I stay with you any longer, I really will get too attached..." Bisky tried to mask it, but you've always been good at noticing little details. She was going to miss them. And truth be told, you were going to miss her too.

"The hunter world is a small place. We'll all see each other again in no time!" you reassured your friends. "See you later, Bisky."

"Take care, Bisky." Gon said his goodbyes, Killua nodding next to him.

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"Accompany on."

"Nigg!"

At that, a bright light enveloped all of them, streaking them through the sky. Every time you did this on Greed Island, you had always shut your eyes tight. You'd never get used to the feeling.

The next thing you knew, the three of you landed in an area thick with white fog. It was slightly chilly, causing you to shiver. A hundred feet in front of you was a tall sakura tree with roots so large they could be mistaken for a magical beast. It had to have been there for at least a couple hundred years. Soft, pink petals drifted in the wind, dancing around you and your friends. As your eyes focused, you noticed a shadowy man reclining on the tree's roots. Could it be Ging?

Before you realized what was happening, the mysterious man turned towards the three of you and opened fire on Gon.

Then, Killua was diving in slow motion and pulling Gon out of the way and the two of them were rolling on the ground holding onto each other. Getting a hold of your senses, you looked down at dozens of bullets that had made holes in the ground and noticed an injured ant lying motionless on the floor. The thing was completely decapitated.

"Now look what you've done, you killed an innocent soul!" you exclaimed to the man, pointing at the poor bug.

"That's not Ging..." Gon whispered.

"What was that all about?! First, you push us down, then you fire at us. Stop messing around!" Killua accused the Not-Ging.

After helping Gon back up, Killua examined the insect too. That is, before it ruthlessly attacked him.

"Oh. It wasn't dead," you stated the obvious.

The man quickly finished off the ant biting Killua's leg with his machine gun before scoffing at you. He took off the black jacket he was wearing, unveiling straight, platinum white hair so long it almost touched the floor. You could get a better look at him now. He was lanky, and the beret he wore casted a shadow over his eyes. If you had to guess, you'd say he's about 6'3. Just who was this man? Had God finally sent an angel to cleanse you from your sins?

"I was being dead serious. If I hadn't opened fire, you would have been attacked. That was no ordinary ant, it was a Chimera Ant."

"A what?"

"An aggressive, carnivorous insect that's been designated Quarantine Level 1. You three didn't realize it, but you were standing right in front of their nest. If I hadn't fired the moment I did, an army of Chimera Ants would have consumed all of you by now," the angel explained.

You gawked at his beautiful long locks, gracefully flying in the wind as he turned to leave.

Gon seemed to have recognized the man, asking something about if he were the one who had saved him back then. Gon told a story about being rescued from a fox bear, though it looked like he had remembered something else because he held his cheek as if he'd just been hit. For the first couple of seconds, the man looked at Gon like he was in denial about the person right in front of him. Then, like it was nothing, he called Gon by his name. And if by a miracle, he also knew Ging.

"My name is Kite. Ging was my master."

You nudged Killua, "Did you hear that?! He knows Gon's dad!" Killua looked just as shocked as you.

The three of you followed Kite to a small campfire as he told them stories about Ging, himself, and his current mission. You were thankful for the heat source, warming your hands against the flame as it was only getting colder as night fell. You cursed yourself for not being like Gon and Killua, who always had their long sleeve layers and could just strip them whenever the weather deemed it necessary. All you were wearing were burgundy shorts, combat boots, and a black t-shirt. And of course, your necklace. You reached your hand and held onto the choker pendent around your neck. It was all you had left of your home. Just holding onto the pink pendent brought you enough comfort to warm you from the inside out again.

The sun was beginning to set by the time you met Kite's friends and the cute dog that had taken a liking to Gon. Your eyes softened as you watched Gon play with the puppy, having found its sweet spot right behind its ear. He caught you staring, and flashed his pearly whites.

"Y/N, come rub his belly! He's so soft!"

Getting up from your spot next to Killua and wiping the dust off your shorts, you traveled to where Gon was now teaching the dog new tricks.

"How are you gonna teach him anything without any dog treats?" you asked, petting the little dog.

"With this!" Gon pulls out a handful of goldfish from his pocket. He tossed one to the pup, who caught it in midair.

You held in a laugh. "Gon, why do you just have goldfish lying around in your pockets like that?"

"You don't always have time to snack when you're training you know.. Plus, It's in a baggy!" He showed you the zip -block bag that was stuffed inside the pocket of his green shorts, bashfully rubbing the back of his neck. This time you couldn't help but let out a laugh.

"Oh I see, as long as it's in a bag, right? Can I see one?"

Gon nodded and put some goldfish in the palm of your hand. Looking for Killua, you spotted him sitting on a log watching as the sun set under the ocean's horizon. He looked so ethereal as the orange light reflected off of him. The light made his fluffy white hair shine, and a slight breeze made delicate strands wisp in the wind like snowflakes. You almost felt bad for disturbing the picturesque scene in front of you.

"Hey, Killua! Come feed this dog Gon's two-year-old musty goldfish with me!"

Yeah, you had ruined the moment.

"It's not two years old! I bought it in Yorknew," he whined.

"But it's musty?"

Killua walked up to the two of you with a questioning look, and you paused your bickering to hold open his hand and transfer the goldfish. The dog barked.

"I'm not sure, animals typically run away once they smell Mike on me," he said, referring to the oversized human-eating guard dog at the Zoldyck estate. Considering it's job was to deter people, you guessed that made sense. Still, you had faith that this innocent pup could show Killua some love. He needed the free therapy.

"Just try it!" Gon pushed.

Killua succumbed to Gon's request, holding the treat out to the tail-wagging puppy. Though, instead of taking the treat, it knocked Killua clean over, licking his face.

"What the heck— Help!" Killua desperately tried wiping the slimy slobber off of his lips.

"I think he's trying to kiss you." You giggled.

Mission accomplished!

"Kite did say that hunters are well-liked by animals. This means you're a great hunter, Killua!" Gon excitedly shared.

Killua offered a small smile. "I haven't passed the test yet, dummy."

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author's notes: hope you guys liked the first chapter! i'm excited to keep this story going!

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I'm slightly disappointed to log onto Zoom and find Gwen Stefani in Los Angeles. I wanted to see the ranch. Stefani spent most of the pandemic in Oklahoma with her fiancé and fellow The Voice coach Blake Shelton, with whom she has recently collaborated on a string of country radio hits, alongside a kitsch Christmas song. For a ska-pop superstar, it's a pivot, but Stefani and Shelton are cute together — picture-perfect in their opposite attraction.

Country Gwen exists, her urban counterpart assures me, but on this particular MacBook she's nowhere to be seen. I'm not sure what crude regional stereotypes I was expecting (Stefani spitting sunflower seeds? Shelton line dancing in the background?) but I get Californian sunshine instead, illuminating a version of Stefani more familiar from my teenage years, when Love. Angel. Music. Baby and its follow-up The Sweet Escape spawned millions of fans, haters and imitators. She's platinum blonde, red lipsticked and wearing a black-and-white outfit that matches the decor. The checkerboard pattern can be traced back to an even earlier era, when Stefani and her No Doubt bandmates were '80s teenagers obsessed with two-tone acts like Madness and The Specials.

Cowboy boots wouldn't fit this picture, and nor would Stefani's glitzy showgirl outfits from The Voice, where she just wrapped another season as a celebrity coach. As she prepares to release her fourth solo record, and enters the fifth decade of an extraordinarily successful music career, Gwen Stefani is re-re-branding as... Gwen Stefani.

Top: Local Boogeyman, Pants: GCDS, Shoes: Valentino, Earrings, bracelets and rings: Dena Kemp (The Residency Experience), Necklaces: Gwen's own, Engagement ring: Gwen's own

"But what is that?" Stefani asks with seriousness, as we consider the possibility of some essential, inherent Gwen. "Everyone's interpretation of what I am and how I sing, I mean, that's what this era is about for me."

Said era kicked off late last year, with the music video for "Let Me Reintroduce Myself." It saw Stefani playfully revisit the wardrobes of album cycles past, from the ab-bearing tomboy tank tops of "Hollaback Girl" to the club kid blue hair mascara of '90s No Doubt. Her Harajuku Girls also make a return. The entire visual is a huge flex, not only for the sheer volume of iconic career moments recreated in dutiful detail, but the fact Stefani can still fit into the clothes originally worn during all of them. She looks eerily the same, frighteningly good, ageing in reverse at the same pace as her frequent collaborator Pharrell.

"It's really a blessing to be able to have such a long career, where there really is nothing to prove anymore."

Pop stars are expected to be young forever, in looks but also in their capacity to innovate new trends. Which makes the nostalgic music video a curious choice. Doesn't Stefani know by now that the cardinal rule of pop is to avoid repeating yourself? That even the hottest artists in the world are basically required by law to create completely new eras from scratch every six months in order to appease fans and maintain maximum TikTok-ready relevance?

Of course she does, but that doesn't mean she has to participate. Stefani isn't trying to chase down her contemporaries, despite clearly possessing the physical fitness required. "It's really a blessing to be able to have such a long career, where there really is nothing to prove anymore," she says. "It's a different energy. You know, it's really just about doing it to do it, as opposed to trying to make a statement or make a mark."

Corset: Ronald van der Kemp, Bracelets: Dena Kemp (The Residency Experience), Earrings: Lana Jewelry (The Residency Experience), Engagement ring: Gwen's own

Even the Saweetie remix of her latest single "Slow Clap" happened on a whim, after the younger artist happened to post a video of herself vibing to Stefani's 2004 single "Luxurious" on Instagram Stories. They knocked out the song and accompanying video in a day. Neither seems bothered by the Old Navy meme. "It was just this little video that we did on the fly," Stefani says. "It just happened. It just feels good to put new stuff out there."

Stefani completed a two-year Vegas greatest hits residency in 2019, which gave her a sense of perspective on her own legacy. "You make a new record because that's what is exciting for you," she says. "But people really just want to hear the records after a while that were the backdrop to their lives, a 'Don't Speak' or a 'Just a Girl' or a 'Hollaback Girl,' or whatever it was for them. So, you know, it's hard — you can only be new when you're new, and that's just the truth, and I know that."

She says she was pleasantly surprised that "Let Me Reintroduce Myself" charted at all, and that she only found out it did when Shelton walked into the kitchen to show her the iTunes numbers. "I burst out crying with joy, because it was like, 'Whoa, really?' I think I'd set myself up to be quite realistic about where I'm at."

Stefani, endlessly polite and self-deprecating in conversation, which on her end mostly consists of endearingly earnest run-on monologues, says she still has "tons" of insecurities. I get the impression she has been trying harder to give herself credit lately. She recalls recently hearing Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" on the car radio and finding herself in awe of the song's timeless catchiness.

Suit: Balmain, Earrings and choker: Lana Jewelry (The Residency Experience), Necklaces: Gwen's own

"But then I started thinking," she says, in a goofy Cher Horowitz tone. "Like, I have a few of those myself." She talks of this realization as a genuine breakthrough, which is a little worrying for a woman who has sold 40 million records. No shit, she has a "few of those." More of them than Lauper, actually.

More new music is coming along slowly, but I've caught Stefani on a day when the horizon looks closer than usual, and while things haven't quite fallen into place yet, she's feeling more confident that they eventually will. "I'm at the end," she declares. "The idea of going for a session and not being with my kids or the idea of taking time away from Blake doesn't fuel my fire like it did two months ago. I need to decide, wrap it up, put out the project."

Crucially, there's no rush. The album will simply arrive sometime this year, tracklist and title currently undecided.

"You're talking to me at a weird transitional time," Stefani says repeatedly throughout our conversation, which sometimes takes on the cathartic tone of therapy. But having time in the first place is a new feeling.

Bracelet and choker: Dana Kemp (The Residency Experience), Obsession necklace: Lidow Archive, Gold necklaces: Gwen's own, Clothing: Blumarine, Boots: Philipp Plein

NO DOUBT WERE A BAND for nine years before getting on the radio. Enough time for Stefani and bassist Tony Kanal to be in a long term relationship then break up and write a whole hit album about it. All of the Fleetwood Mac drama was resolved pre-fame, which enabled the group to capitalize on the surprise success of Tragic Kingdom singles like "Don't Speak" and "Just a Girl" with a world tour that lasted almost three years. Three more albums followed, and Stefani has reinforced her household name status in every decade since, launching a solo career and multiple fashion lines while never totally cutting the cord from her original musical project.

In other words, record executives have been dictating Stefani's schedule since the mid-'90s. She even sings about it on Love. Angel. Music. Baby opener "What You Waiting For," in which her biological clock ticks like a metronome. Interscope Co-Founder Jimmy Iovine, who discovered No Doubt and continued to work with Stefani on her solo output, was quick to point out that his client's prime childbearing years were also her last opportunity to cross over into pop stardom. And after her first record went number one, it only made sense to lay down some new tracks straight away.

"Whether or not I get the response that I would hope to get — because that's what I'm used to, because I'm so damn spoiled and I've tasted the blood of success — I still got to do the creative journey."

"I had the baby, the first one, and it was only like eight weeks after I had him, that Jimmy was calling me saying, you've got to go in the studio with Akon," Stefani recalls cheerfully. "Like, Akon wants to work with you. Like, no, I'm nursing my baby. But then I couldn't say no." And then? "We wrote 'Sweet Escape.'" And then? "I went on a world tour." And then? "In the month that I got home from that one hundred and whatever shows it was, I got pregnant with Zuma. So then that was that." (It wasn't. Admittedly: "Then it was like, No Doubt, let's do another record.")

Things are different now: "You can just drop singles and you don't have to put a record out. But if you want to put a record out, you can work on it slowly." But even as she talks of slowing down, speculating that she might not even go on tour after the pandemic ends, in the next sentence Stefani's back to admitting that there's more work to be done, that she wants to write a couple more songs for her new record, "just to make sure."

Earrings: Lana Jewelry (The Residency Experience) Choker: Chanel, Necklaces: Gwen's own, Gloves: Laurel DeWitt, Top: Local Boogeyman

"The creation is the thing that fuels me so much," she says. "Whether or not I get the response that I would hope to get — because that's what I'm used to, because I'm so damn spoiled and I've tasted the blood of success — I still got to do the creative journey."

Like any good lyricist, she reaches out to her listener, hoping to convey a more universal point. "It's just probably the same for you as a writer," she guesses. "You know, it's the anticipation. You're in it now. You're getting the information. This is what you live for. You're doing the interview and then you're going to write it. And that's going to be the challenge."

GWEN STEFANI WAS PUTTING out diary entry pop when Olivia Rodrigo was still in diapers and Taylor Swift was but a humble Pennsylvania Christmas tree heiress. She struggles to pen lyrics that aren't confessional ("I'm not a creative writer when it comes to like, 'Oh, let's just write a sad song about something that didn't happen to me'"), and occasionally re-traumatizes herself when performing old hits. Return of Saturn deep cut "Dark Blue" triggers "crazy, just horrible" recollections of a past relationship. Even "Don't Speak" felt emotional onstage in Vegas.

But after releasing an excruciating divorce album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, in 2016, Stefani is back to writing happy songs only. She's getting married, after all. She won't be releasing any of her trademark breakup anthems anytime soon. "Girl," she laughs, "I think I've had my fair share."

Bow: Laurel DeWitt, Earrings: Lana Jewelry (The Residency Experience), Bracelets: Dena Kemp (The Residency Experience), Shirt: Vintage Archive, Dress: Erdem, Tights: Capezio, Shoes: Marc Jacobs (Lidow Archive)

Stefani and Shelton's relationship has puzzled some fans. Shelton, a country radio phenomenon, never endorsed Trump in the 2016 election, but he did come close. Earlier this year, he was criticized for releasing a song called "Minimum Wage," about finding small joys during periods of economic struggle, at the peak of a recession.

Is Gwen Stefani a Republican now? She's not offended by the question, or really anything I have to ask. She has been famous for so long that she expects and even embraces scrutiny. "If you're going to be a star, that's what you get," she says. "You know what I mean? You get what you get, and you don't get upset, at all."

As for her politics, it's read-between-the-lines."I can see how people would be curious, but I think it's pretty obvious who I am," she says. "I've been around forever. I started my band because we were really influenced by ska, which was a movement that happened in the late '70s, and it was really all about people coming together. The first song I ever wrote was a song called 'Different People,' which was on the Obama playlist, you know, a song about everyone being different and being the same and loving each other. The very first song I wrote."

One of very few multi-racial bands playing stadium shows for hoardes of American teenangers in the 1990s, No Doubt did very literally embody those second-wave ska principles of inclusion. Stefani even wore bindis and saris on stage as a symbol of cultural exchange with Kanal, who is Indian-American, briefly kickstarting a white girl facial jewelry trend that it's safe to say would not fly in 2021.

Rings (left): Dena Kemp (The Residency Experience)

"The Specials and The Selecter and all those groups, and what they were doing in the late '70s was this whole kind of anti-racism, we come together, Black and white ska movement," Stefani elaborates on the band's founding principles. "And we were sort of echoing that in the '80s when we did it, we were like the third generation of ska."

Ska she's always happy to discuss, but Stefani was brought up to keep her electoral preferences personal, and that rule has held for her entire career. "The whole point of voting, is you have this personal space to feel how you feel," she explains. "I use my platform to share my life story and to engage with people and to exchange whatever gift I was giving. I'm not a political science major. I am not that person. Everyone knows that. So why would I even talk about it?"

"I don't need to go on Instagram and say 'girl power.' I just need to live and be a good person and leave a trail of greatness behind me."

It never has been. Looking back, it's weird that "Just a Girl" is so integral to Gwen Stefani's brand. She's never written anything else with remotely the same message, and or publicly identified as a feminist. To Stefani, it's just a song about growing up, and "all of a sudden you realize your gender." It wasn't meant as a protest or anthem: in fact, being her breakout hit, she didn't think anyone other than her bandmates and some local fans would ever hear it.

"I don't even know if I knew what feminist at that time was," she says. "I was very sheltered growing up with my family. I wasn't political. I wasn't angry." Even now: "I don't need to go on Instagram and say 'girl power.' I just need to live and be a good person and leave a trail of greatness behind me. Stop talking about it and stop trying to bully everybody about it. Just do it. And that's how I feel like I've lived my life."

WHEN STEFANI WAS GROWING up in 1970s Anaheim, her father got a job doing market research for Yamaha, which required frequent business trips to Japan. He'd bring home Sanrio toys, as well as anecdotes about the Tokyo district of Harajuku, where teenagers were dressing like Elvis, and "taking all these American things and making them Japanese." His daughter was entranced. "He would be telling me these things my whole life, like my whole life. I had a deep fascination."

So when No Doubt played Japan in 1996, Stefani describes, "It was a pretty big deal for me." The tour was the first time she'd traveled outside of the United states, save one trip to Italy when she was 21. "I just was inspired," she recalls. "It's a world away. And at that time it was even further, because you couldn't see it on the internet. I don't think a younger generation can even imagine what it's like to not have access to the world."

From then on, Japan became one of Stefani's biggest career motivations, especially when it came to her solo albums. If she could just write more hits, she'd get to tour there again, see the street style, visit the vintage stores. "If you read the actual lyrics [in 'What You Waiting For?'], it talks about being a fan of Japan and how if I do good, I get to go back there," she says.

In the meantime, she decided she'd bring Japan to Los Angeles. "I never got to have dancers with No Doubt. I never got to change costumes. I never got to do all of those fun girl things that I always love to do. So I had this idea that I would have a posse of girls — because I never got to hang with girls — and they would be Japanese, Harajuku girls, because those are the girls that I love. Those are my homies. That's where I would be if I had my dream come true, I could go live there and I could go hang out in Harajuku."

Earrings, bracelets and rings: Dena Kemp (The Residency Experience, Gold Necklaces: Gwen's own, Top: Local Boogeyman, Pants: GCDS, Shoes: Valentino

Dancers Maya Chino ("Love"), Jennifer Kita ("Angel"), Rino Nakasone ("Music") and Mayuko Kitayama ("Baby") would go on to accompany Stefani for her next two album cycles, dancing on stage and in her videos while also making silent, but very well-dressed, awards show appearances. Kita, who'd grown up in LA, visited Japan for the first time on Stefani's tour.

In a 2006 interview with Blender magazine, comedian Margaret Cho compared the Harajuku Girls to a minstrel show. The backlash against them has been consistent ever since. Stefani, to this day, disagrees.

"If we didn't buy and sell and trade our cultures in, we wouldn't have so much beauty, you know?" she says. "We learn from each other, we share from each other, we grow from each other. And all these rules are just dividing us more and more."

Hello Kitty merch was harder to come by when she was a kid, but in other ways, life felt easier. "I think that we grew up in a time where we didn't have so many rules. We didn't have to follow a narrative that was being edited for us through social media, we just had so much more freedom."

Earrings, bracelets and rings: Dena Kemp (The Residency Experience), Necklaces: Gwen's own, Dress: GCDS, Shirt: Faith Connexion, Tights: Capezio, Shoes: Marc Jacobs (Lidow Archive)

Stefani's penchant for rule breaking has always been apparent in her music as much as her aesthetic. Genre-wise, she's a randomista. The chart success of No Doubt's bouncing ska beats felt like an accidental post-grunge-era glitch in the matrix, and it's insane to this day that one of Stefani's biggest solo hits samples "If I Were a Rich Man" from Fiddler on the Roof, by way of '90s British dancehall duo Louchie Lou & Michie One. That another, "Wind It Up," features earnest Sound of Music yodeling.

"I just make up whatever comes out," Stefani says of her songwriting process. "I don't even know where it comes from. I feel like it just comes from the source. It's not trained, and it's not perfect, it's just real."

She looks back on the Love.Angel.Music.Baby era as unusually experimental and artistically fulfilling. "It was just a really incredible time, and a very creative time. I feel like it was just a really creative project."

STEFANI VIEWS HER CAREER success as mostly a matter of luck. Pop stardom is God-given and mysterious."Because the fact I made it, it doesn't make any sense," she reflects. "It's written in the stars. You know what I'm saying? I'm not the most talented. I'm not the most pretty. I'm not the most smart. None of those things. But I made it, right?"

Clothing: Blumarine, Bracelet and choker: Dena Kemp (The Residency Experience), Obsession necklace: Lidow Archive, Gold necklaces: Gwen's Own

Every week on The Voice she watches objectively gifted musicians fail at becoming artists. "I watched people that went through that without seeing their faces, without knowing what color they are. And I chose the ones that pulled my heartstrings. And even though they were so talented, none of them have had careers. It's made me look at myself and even feel even more amazed by the fact that anyone cared or cares."

If all of this is actually so out of her control, then Stefani feels safe stepping back a little bit. "I don't have that fuel in me like I used to, because I already won," she says. And now she has other victories in mind. "Being a good human, a good mother. I want to have a good marriage. I want to be a good wife. I want to win at finding peace. I want to win at finding other hobbies that I'm good at."

But at the same time? "If I'm inspired, I'm going to try to do something with that inspiration." That's the most fun part: whatever else comes after has always been an amazing bonus.

The "Let Me Reintroduce Myself" era, whatever form it may eventually take, isn't a desperate grab at former glory. It's Stefani refusing to evolve for the sake of it. She's poking fun at the whole idea of having to compete with past personas alongside current ones, while acknowledging the fact she's grateful to still be in the game at all.

"You don't know what you're doing," she says, somehow both confident and resigned. "You're a cartoon of yourself at this point, and you don't know what people are thinking. They're wondering, what? Why are you still here? And I'm like, I don't know. They said I could be here. So I'm here!"

Photography: Jamie Nelson Styling: Nicola Formichetti Hair: Sami Knight Makeup: Michael Anthony Nails: Carolyn Orellana Wardrobe director: Marta Del Rio Production: Katrina Kudlick Digitatech: Sean MacGillivray Logo design: Luca Devinu Story: Kat Gillespie

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niphredil-14 · 5 years ago

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Napoleon, Leonardo, Arthur, Vincent, Theo, Dazai, Sebastian, and Comte With an S/o Who Wants 2 Birthday Gifts (Because it’s also Valentine’s Day)

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I am a girl who is born in Valentines Day (which is 12th of june where I live). So, if I am dating one of the ikeboys, how it would be, for example, I say I want 2 gifts (one for the birthday and another for the Valentine's 😂😂), how would they celebrate the date and other stuff? Take this as a headcannon about me, I can't wait to see the answers 😂😂😂

Of course. Happy Belated Birthday, I’m actually also born on Valentine’s Day, though where I live it’s on February 14. Nonetheless, I hope you had a great day and got some awesome gifts! Sorry this is posted so late, I tried to finish this earlier, but had several technical difficulties, sorry again! Also, they tend to get a bit shorter towards the end, sorry about that.

Napoleon: - He’ll gladly give you a second gift! -He will probably pack you a picnic, and then take you out to the field to eat it. - After that he will give you his first gift, a new journal for you to write in, because your old one has probably already been filled up -He will spend the rest of the day out with you in the town, going place to place, maybe buying you a few trinkets he notices you staring at. Finally, at the end of the day, he will take you up the the attic where you two will look at the night sky while cuddling by the window. - That’s when he will give you his second gift, either a small sword with a scabbard that connects to your belt, or a dagger or a pocket knife. He will explain that they are if you are ever in danger and he isn’t there to help you, though he will always do his best to be.

Leonardo: - This man lives to please you, so if you want two gifts, then, dammit, you’re gonna get two gifts. - One of them will probably be something more Valentine’s day related, like a stuffed bear along with chocolates and your favorite flowers. - These will probably be presented to you earlier in the day. - He will bring you to the dining room, where he asked Sebastian to make your favorite foods - After the two of you have breakfast, he will treat you to a lazy day, where you spend the day cuddling and feeding each other sweets. - Later, right before bed he will give you his second gift, inspired by some of the technology of the 21st century that he has heard about from Sebastian. - It will be a (somewhat) digital camera, that connects to one of those tablets that display different pictures that switch every minute or so. - All of which he has been working on building for months, and then sneakily taking photos of the two of you during sweet moments and dates without you noticing. Those are the photos that will be displayed on the screen.

Arthur: - This man’s first gift is going to be a beautiful outfit for you to wear out to town with him that day. - He will take you all over town, buying you anything he sees you stare at for more than three seconds. - He had Theo babysit Vic so that his parents (You and Arthur) could have a nice day out - He will take you out to a fancy restaurant for dinner, and then will take you somewhere to overlook the city as the moon rises. - After dinner, he will take you somewhere secluded and high up to watch the sun set and look at the stars. This is when he will give you your second gift. - His second gift will be a book. Not one that will be published or tat there are multiple copies of. No, this one is just for you. - It is a journal that is filled to the brim with entries detailing dates you’ve been on and cases you’ve solved, as well as lists of things that he loves about you, that he’s noticed about you, or things he’s thought about you randomly. There are even a few doodles in there, though they aren’t very good (He tried, okay?!) - He will take you to a hotel room that night, where you two won’t get a wink of sleep.

Vincent: - This pure sunshine boy wouldn’t hesitate for even a moment before buying you a second gift. - He will provide you your first in the morning, right after breakfast, when he takes you up to the hill he took you to within your first few days at the mansion. - It would be a bouquet of flowers, and a scarf (He is all for that matching couple look!) - He will then take you out to lunch, and you two will walk around town for a while before returning for dinner. - After dinner, he will take you out to the garden and give you his second gift. - It is a beautiful locket, in which there is a miniature painting of the two of you (Which is very impressive, especially considering its small size!)

Theo: - When you first bring up that you want to gifts, he pretends to be against the idea, teasing that his ‘hondje is being greedy, now, hm?’ - But on your birthday, he will surprise you by giving you two gifts, both at the same time. - One of which is a choker necklace that bears your name engraved on the small stone in the center (Looks a lot like a collar, what a coincidence, Theo...) - The second of which would be a collection of small paintings, drawings, and images of different places all around the world. - After he gives you his gifts, he will take you out to a cafe to treat you to your favorite snacks.

Dazai: - First of all, Dazai will most likely write you a poem, about all that he loves about you. - He will also, though it isn’t necessarily a ‘gift,’ call you by your actual name, all day. - I think that he would also give you a bow, or ribbon for your hair. - Dazai would like to spend the day reading to you in the gardens.

Sebastian: - Sebastian, unfortunately, can not take the entire day off to spend with you, though he would like to. - He will, however, give you the day off. - He will make your favorite foods all day - Later, before you go to bed, he will show up at your room, bearing two things. - One of which, a small cupcake with a singular candle in it, on a small plate. - The second is a dainty silver bracelet. - He will apologize profusely for not having the opportunity to spend the day with you, but tells you how glad he is to have you around, what a huge help to him you are, and how much he appreciates you.

Comte: - Bold of you to assume you were ever going to get only one gift while being with this man. - Not only will he buy over a hundred gifts on his own, he will also take you out, and will buy everything that you so much as look at. - But, oh, you that that was it? HA! - Oh, no, there will be a ball in your honor, and each gift is strongly “encouraged” to bring a gift for you. - (Comte please, I don’t have room for all this, I only wanted two, not two thousand!!)

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jaeminlore · 5 years ago

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bard!taeil ^_^

commissioned by @warmau luv u thank you for giving me free reign i’m sorry i used it all on world building

words: 5k+

a/n: sorry this is a bit late ! also for any mistakes !

okay first thought when given free reign of a story is PRINCE or ROYAL bc that is where my mind is for every story i love a good castle moment

i just think they’re neat ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

but yknow i was thinking about bards and also my skyrim game and how annoying yet precious the bards are in the inn. and if that is not taeil i will eat my own foot,,,,, like omg i forgot his name i think it’s mikael?? he’s at the inn in riften!!! i beat him up to preserve the honor of some lady and now we’re best friends ^_^ anyways he’s lovable and it makes me think of taeil

i miss taeil i read a post about how precious he is and it made me feel some type of way ,,,,, my favorite taeil era was cherry bomb bc the CHOKER and the EYELINER and he just felt like the embodiment of that tiktok sparkly filter

okay now that that’s over

this story is set in a lone kingdom called intima,,,, intima is a word meaning the heart of something and it’s where the word intimacy comes from and it makes me feel warm and happy so i assume it will make the people of intima happy too !!!!! it’s an island centered around the sun — and YOU my dear reader are the eldest princess, the first before six younger siblings !!!

as the oldest, the throne is in your future, and you are set to be the reigning queen WHICH you are quite excited about this isn’t one of those aus where you hate your kingdom and your job and serving,, you LOVE your people and your culture and you genuinely can’t wait to become queen

i’m going to set the world!!!! bc world-building gives me endorphins >.>

intima is a HEAVILY floral-filled island. the clivia (or bush lily) is the capitol flower, often associated with patriotism or pride for intima as an island!!! it’s the flower people pin to their chest during coronations or royal festivals!! and the yellow/orange/coral shades are often what you and your siblings wear to represent yourselves and your island.

intima is a land of equality!!! bc i said so!! and also because the culture is purely built on gratitude and kindness ,,,,, i like to think the spirituality or “religion” in the culture is the worship of the sun and the warmth it brings,,,, a sort of serving the thing that shines a path for the hopeless!!!! there are hundreds of poems and legends and songs about the sun and who she once was and why she blesses intima with her harvests and all kinds of other things and i do have the time to get into it but i know all of you do not

intima also believes that art is hard work!!! and it’s one of the most respected jobs there are!!! like a busker or a street painter are often praised and it’s expected of islanders to tip them and stay to praise them a bit!!! and usually they’ll sell their art (if that’s what they made) afterwards!!!! and poets will read for the children and adults alike and they’ll sell their services to like,,, people who struggle to put their words down on paper and it’s all very helpful and lovely

farmers and fishermen are well respected as well!!!! ofc they bring the food in and the vendors at the marketplace sell them while the artists keep entertainment going. it’s a lovely system and often as the seasons change people will shift their jobs so a vendor will decide to create for a season or a fisherman may decide he wants to sell wares,,, it’s a system so that people can enjoy where they are as well as express they’re creativity properly

and the wealth is distributed equally so that no one goes hungry!!! everyone helps each other out to find a job that fits them!!! and not many people take advantage of the system because it’s quite shameful to refuse helping your fellow neighbor

so yes!!! kindness and helping each other out is not only expected but it is often an indicator of how respected you are as a member of society

ungrateful people get the shame cone >:(

the island is HUGE and set in a sort of jagged star shape, with villages and markets surrounding the castle itself!!! and there’s a moat surrounding the castle made from the streams that trail in from the sea ,,,, and the harbors are quite beautiful if you stand atop the castle walls you can see the ships come and go and it is just *chef’s kiss* immaculate

and the moat is so beautiful i can just imagine the ferns!! like palm brush ferns and tiger lilies and birds of paradise just lining either side of the moat,,, so pretty :( and the moat isn’t to keep people out!!! it’s actually a natural pool for the villagers when it gets too hot :)!! but otherwise the drawbridge is always down so people can come and go throughout the courtyards

similarly, the castle walls run down the island as main roads, leading to the actual castle where the main courtyard sits.

you and your siblings are very personal with your subjects, and it’s not uncommon for the princes and princesses to walk hand in hand with those of a lower class than them,,,, esp bc there isn’t really a class system in place. since wealth is evenly distributed,,,, it’s evenly distributed to the royals as well, and everyone lives comfortably. the only added expense are gifts!!! so if there’s a birthday or something more wealth might be offered to the recipients by default

the courtyards!!! are so beautiful!!! there are four in total but the one i want to focus on is the coronation courtyard!!! this is the courtyard where the coronations and celebrations are held!!!

but when there aren’t any coronations, it’s where people hang out to have picnics or sell their wares or tell stories!!!

and this is where we see taeil!!!!

every day our hero brings his life and ~sings~ a different story to whoever happens to be walking by. he’s actually hugely popular with many of intima’s people,,,, mostly because his voice is like HONEY and his smile reminds everyone of home

he has like,,,,, kind big brother who only comes home for thanksgiving but each time is more memory-filled than the last energy ,,,,, anyways

you don’t actually notice him at first!!! because usually he isn’t in the coronation courtyard.

also you’re too busy planning your OWN coronation

#queenshit and all you know the vibes

it actually isn’t until yuta points out that there is a “very tiny man singing about how beautiful you are” in the courtyard that you’re actually like,,,, okay,,,,,, interesting..?

and at first you’re like shut up yuta i’m trying to work on seating placements you know ten from iacto can’t sit beside donghyuck from stella or they’ll start a prank war during MY coronation

also there are a lot of people who write songs about you and your siblings that’s just how the vibes are !!!!!

you and your siblings are known for your beauty and kindness, so many creatives often use y’all as muses

so you just brush it off

and go back to your planning

which actually consists of you begging your advisors to make little goodie bags for everyone on the entire island (they WILL eventually agree because who doesn’t want a small bee charm necklace or some cleansing crystals)

but i digress

it’s not until you visit the courtyard to finalize the seating arrangements that you actually see the man your brother was talking about

at first you don’t even realize it’s the same person

sure, this man is short, but he is nothing like the unattractie picture you painted in your mind. not that short men are unattractive, but most men who hit on you are often uhhhh creepy and old bc intima is a beautiful place but men are still a disease

this man is, dare you say it, handsome.

like prettily handsome

his hair is a warm chestnut that falls over his eyebrows in loose curls. strands curl and bend around his ears and his eyes are lined with what seems like kohl

his lips are pursed, and he’s too far away for you to hear him, but he seems to be singing

you tear your eyes away from his coral-colored jerkin and try to focus on the seating arrangements

in the end, you leave the work to your advisors, choosing to break away and listen to the lonesome bard

and just IMAGINE for a moment taeil singing like real people do by hozier

just taeil singing any hozier song i cannot get over the thought of it >_>

those are the vibes for this story

taeil a sexy irish bog man

not really but i’ll bookmark the idea for later !!!!

okay so imagine him singing real people do or sunshine and it’s so gentle and warm coming from his mouth that you’re entranced at the very start of it,,,, you’ve heard tales of sirens luring sailors into the sea,,, and they’ve always sounded quite far fetched but now that you’re hearing taeil’s voice you’re like,,,,,, maybe it’s possible

you sidle up to another listener and ask for his name

“taeil moon”

it’s a befitting name. you run it over your tongue for a good while until it feels familiar,,, and when the song is finally over, you clap and shout a few praises, thinking your voice would get caught in the crowd

but taeil catches your gaze, and he strums a sour note on his lute. it’s a swift apology and an even swifter exit as he leaves the courtyard.

you watch him go, unsure as to why he seemed so uncomfortable knowing you were there. “is he alright?” you ask the same listener who told you taeil’s name. they answer, “he’s never left a set before. perhaps you frightened him, princess.”

you DID frighten him. moving into taeil’s point of view, the man has been declaring his infatuation with you for months now and you’ve never come to listen. he suddenly feels naked and vulnerable,,, the one person he chose to write songs about is the future queen and he could very well be executed for such unauthorized poetry

(as if executing is something intima didn’t outlaw ages ago)

so taeil is just a tiny bit dramatic, and he clings to the honest hope that you came to his show late and didn’t hear his declaration. his “all my love songs of now and forever after are for the princess y/n” that he starts every set with. he feels like a fool, so he finds himself hiding in the royal gardens, far behind the brush and hedges, where a lone forgotten fountain rusts. still water bubbles out of the spout, but there isn’t enough for the fountain to actually flow, so it just makes an incredibly awkward gurgling sound as taeil strums his lute and tries to collect his thoughts

taeil doesn’t just like you because you’re the princess. it goes so much deeper than that; he has one faint memory of his graduation out of bards college (it’s a thing in skyrim so it’s a thing in my au) and it consists of you meeting with all of the graduates and giving them each a bush lily from your own personal garden,,,,,,, you also wrote everyone a handwritten letter addressing them by name !!!!!!!!!

and it’s not much to go by at all, and taeil would feel incredibly foolish even bringing up the memory, or the fact that he keeps the card in his memeriy box,,,,, because it’s obvious that you don’t remember him from it, but he can still remember the color of your eyes up close, and he knows what it feels like to be on the receiving end of your smile,, and just the memory of your fingers grazing his when you handed him the flower and card makes his cheeks warm with childlike fondness

he’s a fool, he knows. he’s also a coward, because he ran at the very sight of you

“you ran off before i could tell you how lovely your voice is.”

taeil falls into the rusting fountain as soon as you round the hedge. he has no idea how you managed to find him, but he can’t really think much about it because he’s soon coughing and shivering from the cold and dirty water he’s just fallen into. he mourns his lute,,,,,, just floating in the shallow water ,,,,,, it’s not dead it’s just wet :/

“oh dear i’m so sorry!” you grab his hand and help him out of the fountain, wincing at the way his clothes cling to his body. (Wait. wait. taeil’s lil baby tummy.... through the sheer shirt,,,,,,, like after he takes off his jerkin to dry it out :(((( omg he’s so cute) “i just wanted to compliment you.”

“thank you, princess,” taeil manages to get out. he paints a smile on his face even though he feels like he’s never been put in a more awkward situation. “it means a lot, honestly.” he decides to avoid the topic of having a crush on you, because he thinks he has experienced plenty of embarrassing moments today, thank you very much. so he changes the topic completely. “good luck, uh, on your coronation. i’m looking forward to it.”

you lower yourself into a mock curtsy. “why thank you. save me a dance during the after party, won’t you?”

taeil nods, not trusting himself to speak, and you bid him goodbye

y’all know taeil’s face where he’s just cheesin. like :D

that’s his face for the rest of the day. and every day up until the coronation !!!!!!

and you visit him!!!! when you can !!!!!!!!

taeil has a very easygoing personality i feel like after the initial awkwardness he’d actually be the one to initiate a friendship!!! like sometimes he leaves you letters by the old fountain !!!!!! :((((

and taeil’s letters are very friendly but every once in awhile he’ll slip in song lyrics that make your heart flutter!!!! just imagine your favorite love song or folk song written out by taeil to you because he learned it and it made him think of you :(( i’m crying and i know you’re crying

one day you have a picnic!!!!!!!!! and it’s just the two of you and taeil thinks he should be nervous but he genuinely does enjoy your company,,,,, and he kinda sort of slowly starts to think of you less as a muse and more as a friend,,,,,, or even maybe a potential ,,,,,,,,, l o v e r oooohhhhhhhh,,,, omg it’s so cute tho he lays out a blanket in front of the fountain and the two of you eat sandwiches and apple juice and :(( eventually the sun makes you both a lil tired so you fall asleep side by side

and you get kind of flustered when you wake up beside taeil like oh 😳 okay 😳 now 😳

the two of you hang around each other in secret. not because it’s against the law or it would be publicized or anything like that,,,, intima is a very casual island and no one would bother the two of you too much,,,,,,,,, but taeil feels like a little secret you aren’t sure you want to share ,,, also your brothers and sisters would tease you relentlessly for giving your time to someone KNOWN for singing love songs about you

your friendship w taeil feels a bit like a bird feather on a windy day,,,,,,, like one hesitant breath could blow him away,,,,,,,, but taeil is so FUNNY and warm and gentle and COMFORTABLE that you slowly start to feel yourself fall for him.

taeil is a story-telling bard in the way that the songs he sings often tell stories of his life or the life of someone famous, installed in their hearts from the moment they were all in elementary school. like imagine him singing a tale about the greek gods or norse mythology or perhaps he goes and bit more fairytale and songs of thumbalina or sleeping beauty

he’s an amazing storyteller, so much so that when the two of you hang out, he often recites some form of verse to you, especially if it’s a legend you love dearly (SIRENS) ,,,,,, but the one thing that kind of irritates you is that he has yet to sing you one of his legendary songs that are “supposedly” for you

you’re not trying to be prideful, but this is the lovely singer everyone has told you about, and you still haven’t heard any of his original songs. or at least, his original songs dedicated to you. you’re very curious to see what you look like in taeil’s eyes, even though it might make you feel horribly vulnerable.

and taeil is like :) obviously :) i’m not going to sing love songs :) about my crush :) to my crush :)

but it’s whatever.

what i want to talk about is the coronation babey !!!!!!!!!!!

it’s very public,,, in the middle of the courtyard,,, and all the market stalls are up selling their wares to the large crowd!!!!! and kids are playing in the moat !!!!! sort of a summer festival and you’re the main event lol. like some people will gather and watch the coronation and some people will be off dancing on the other side of the courtyard but everyone is celebrating the same thing!!

and this is a high fantasy setting so there aren’t any modern things like microphones or speakers aside from a copper horn or smth ,,, but it’s all very fun and festive!!!!

merchants are selling banners of orange and gold,,, yellow roses and tiger lilies,,,,,,, flower crowns and faux scepters for the little kids!!!!!! and there’s lively music for people to dance and celebrate to,,,,,, and can you guess who is in charge of the music !!!!?! TAEIL

he’s got an entire band leading the courtyard and it’s all traditional songs for the most part of taeil is able to slip in a few love songs now and again. and ofc everyone loves them bc they know taeil and OBV it’s hard to hate taeil

but :( you aren’t really focusing on the music since it’s such a big day for you but if you were you’d know that taeil is singing his original songs :((( all the love songs about you,,,,,,,,,,

and i SWEAR i can imagine taeil singing hozier-esque songs..... omg or like mystery of love ,,,,, imagine him singing mystery of love on one side of the courtyard while you’re getting crowned queen on the other side

that image is something that can be so personal to me ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

:(((( and you’re dressed in a tan and peach maiden dress,,,, cloaked in golden silk with day lilies tucked in your hair,,,,,,,,, omg or BRAIDED into your hair,,,,,, you just look like a sun goddess okay golden by harry styles are the vibes ALRIGHT babes,,,, and there’s a speech to be made and someone made cake for the masses,,, so you get a bit caught up it everything

taeil isn’t really in the crowd for the coronation as i already stated before ,,,,, but he can kind of hear everything that’s happening and it makes him just smile to himself as he messes with his lute :((( omg if you guys haven’t heard you are gold by the national parks THATS the song taeil sings as the celebrations are dying down

and all the street lanterns are lit and people are quieting down and eating or chatting or rounding up their kids for bedtime !! omg little kids racing past and giggling, their flower crowns askew as they shout about becoming a queen one day :( that’s so cute esp to imagine taeil watching them fondling and waving at them as they pass

and there are fireflies all around!!!! lighting the pathway!!! it’s just so cute and soft and lovely think tangled at last i see the light scene OKAY except it’s not on water it’s a festival and it’s beautiful every seems to be glowing in the light

this au is partially inspired by tangled,,, or the kingdom of corona (lol) so

anyways back to you are gold

the chorus is as so: “you are gold / you are all i see / you are aurum scarce and meant for kings / and i will wait if it’s time you need / what i see in you i hope you find in me.”

and can’t you just SEE taeil singing that absentmindedly not really knowing that you’re making your way to him and then he just looks up during the final chords and he just,,,,,,, fumbles the music and his voice cracks a little (but how COULDNT it bc you’re so beautiful and angelic and taeil could easily picture the stars against your skin and in the shade of your eyes)

“h-hi,” he stutters. “you look. nice.” :D

i think taeil is pretty confident with his feelings but i also feel like he can be quite clumsy with them as well. if that makes sense. but on the other hand confessing to the now-queen of your island is a bit much and taeil isn’t really ready to be rejected on a regal level.

“thank you,” you say. AND!!! you can feel your cheeks get hot because taeil is quite handsome and you DEFINITELY heard the last few lyrics of the song and it ignited feelings inside of you that you weren’t sure you’ve felt much of before.

you kind of just want to take his hand and go spend some ~ alone time ~ with him ^_^

“you know,” you sit down beside him and wrap your cloak around yourself. “everyone has been telling me that you’re quite famous for dedicating your love songs to me. how come i haven’t heard such declarations?”

taeil’s ears turn red and he smiles down at the lute in his lap. “isn’t it a bit disrespectful to make you listen to all the songs i write for you?”

“i want to hear them!! genuinely!!”

can you just IMAGINE taeil holding eye contact and singing sunshine by hozier >:( or like ANY song by ray montangue for today we’re pretending taeil wrote all of these

hold you in my arms by ray montangue YOO :((

just taeil strumming and singing sort of under his breath because he doesn’t really want anyone else to share this lil moment with you. and he’s so sweet like i imagine after he sings he doesn’t expect any praise and he certainly doesn’t expect you to confess your love or anything like that

bc taeil is a respectful future king

LIKE JUST IMAGINE kind of grabbing his face and just giving him a lil kiss,,,,, a lil smooch,,,,, if you will

taeil is probably rlly pretty just after being kissed like his eyelashes would flutter so prettily and it would be so soft like he’d just press his forehead against yours and then omg a FOREHEAD KISS like a really gentle one

you would be so important to taeil like i think he would just be so gentle with you in every way

the relationship is a slower one,,,,,, you have queenly duties and he’s still working as a busker,,,,, getting ready to help the merchants in the winter,,,,,,,

but the two of you make time. it’s similar to before, you just set up picnics, or sometimes you watch him sing, and he’ll write you love songs and send them to you through a letter,, stamping with purple wax,,,

and taeil is always so sweet :( i think he’s more of a casual lover in the sense that he doesn’t need pda or loud declarations in order to make you feel loved flashback to him dedicating every love song to you in the middle of the square but he’d be the type to just hold your hand around the courtyard,, or he’d just send you soft smiles from the other side of the marketplace

he’s the time to buy you a basket of your favorite fruits and deliver them personally to your door

everyone in the castle just lets taeil into the chambers section at this point

the two of you will swim in the moat and play hopscotch with the village children or go shopping together or take naps beneath the afternoon sun and with taeil by your side it’s all so fond and precious and some times you’ll go days or weeks without seeing him just because of schedules but it’s never awkward when the two of you get back together

and it’s actually not until some of your very own villagers are coming up to you like hey,,,,, why haven’t you made taeil your partner yet?? he’s so precious and sweet and he would look lovely in a crown 👀👀

and uhhh who are you to argue with that lmao

so you buy taeil a ring

a pearl !!!! encased in silver <3333 i like to think that the tales he sang to you about sirens often slides to a pearl of some sorts,, so you make sure it’s the rock you place on the ring

and you take him back to that rusty old creaky old ugly old fountain :)

and you just,,,,,, ask him to marry you ,,,,,,,,,,

ofc taeil says yes, a bit frozen because the two of you have talked about marriage but only briefly,,, and he wasn’t sure you’d ever take that step so he didn’t want to pressure you

taeil ofc has always been ready,,, his soul is more open than yours if that makes sense !!! which isn’t a bad thing but he has definitely been ready for a lifetime with you for a long time now

and it’s a long-ish engagement i feel like

not that it really matters but it’s more of a betrothement !!!! so the two of you are technically already married even before the ceremony if that makes sense??? like everyone alludes to taeil as the consort and the two of you live together and receive gifts of betrothement and !!! it’s quite sweet and it’s the way they do things in intima

also you guys aren’t in a big hurry for another ceremony esp bc yuta’s coronation is coming up and you don’t want to take any of his spotlight

king!yuta hold up

but yeah taeil is a wonderful consort !! doesn’t do much yet politically bc he isn’t especially versed in politics but he’s learning!!! he’s really good at keeping a good energy in the room even if two ambassadors are fighting taeil will just be vibing like :-D and it often calms tensions

he’s just a GREAT person and a helpful ruler even tho he really doesn’t even have to be,,,, he’s just a consort,,,, but he still takes the effort to learn genuine laws and help guide the people

the people are obviously obsessed with him,,, they wouldn’t ask for another consort because he’s so kind with all of them

still sings in the courtyard as his job ,,, and the people love it just as much ^_^ esp because now all the songs are openly for you and about you and it makes people more fond of you as well

taeil creates y/n propaganda pass it on

but he works in the castle too,, and he’s a fast learner especially when it comes to settling arguements within the village or even within the court,,,, he also sets up festivals !! he’s wonderful at it !! genuinely !! taeil as an interior designer i can just see it man him designing flower arrangements and the setlist and just !! being a wonderful host

and tbh you’re very thankful because it’s nice to rule with siblings but it’s even nicer to rule with a soulmate

and taeil feels just like that — a soulmate, a missing piece of the puzzle,,,,,

and if intima is the sun , if you who rules it is the sun, then taeil is the moon,, and it’s quite obvious that the two of you were made for each other

perhaps in the future the two of you will have kids or adopt

or you guys get a puppy!!! i can see you w a puppy and taeil with a kitten and the two lil pets just follow you guys around omg

the two of you fix up the old fountain so it isn’t rusty or squeaky anymore

you guys find rocks out on the shore and create a new bed at the bottom of the fountain

and guess what!!!! you guys write little wishes on the rocks and invite everyone else to do the same with the idea that once the fountain is filled with wishes, you’ll hold a festival where you put the wishes back into the sea to be completed

omg how cute would that be like a yearly thing where the fountain would be filled with rocks and everyone gets a handful to take down to the beach and throw into the sea

it’s where lovers write their names and people confess to their crushes and anniversaries and birthdays are celebrated and it’s where artists write pictures and poets write verses and people write prayers to the sun

and it’s where you and taeil announce your first pregnancy >.<

and it’s really soft

the place between the sea and the sun is where your love lies

where your family lives

omg taeil singing lullabies to his baby :( HES be such a sweet dad

i feel like taeil already has a family just by his vibes yknow

but say it’s a daughter he’d teach her how to play the lute and he’d buy her her own

he’d let her express herself in any way and identify however she’d want and love whoever she wanted

he’d be an AMAZING father and husband and king

ANYWAYS to conclude

this was fun to write and i hope it made sense i know it’s all over the place but in conclusion taeil is sexy and deserves to be loved

#taeil au #nct au #taeil fluff #nct fluff #commissioned #destwrites

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Midoriya Izuku x Older Sister!Reader

MIDORIYA IZUKU

Precious cinnamon roll, broccoli head, freckles.

Sibling: Older Sister

Looks: You look like a fem!Midoriya

Age: 20

Quirk: Pyro-telekinesis

Warning/Spoiler(s): This happens when Class 1-A live in the U.A compound.

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It was another boring day for the students of Class 1-A.

They had just finished their classes and was currently relaxing in the dorm's living room. With the holidays coming around the corner, the girls were chattering their heads off about it. They talked about where they would go, visiting foreign places Yaoyorozu ,and yada yada. Girl talks ya know?

Meanwhile with the boys...

Most of them, sat on the couch and flipped through the TV, trying to find something interesting to watch. Midoriya, however was the last person to shower as he had to discuss something with All Might. Some were suspicious about his closeness with the No. 1 Hero but brushed it away.

Currently, the boys were tired hearing the girls chattering loudly about the upcoming holidays,except Mineta who was too focused on hearing things others didn't want to hear. The others cringed while some scowled at his perverted behaviour. Bakugo sent a death glare to him which made his spine shivered. Mineta slowly turned around and was faced with Bakugo's rage, who sat on the couch between Kirishima and Todoroki. He gulped and nervously made his way to Kaminari as soon as he saw explosion emitting from Bakugo's hand. Bakugo huffed and returned to watch the channels that they were flipping through. Sero held the remote control and flipped through the channels too quickly.

"Breaking News!! A new Hero--"

The sentence announced by the news reporter caught their attention.

A new Hero?

However, Sero did not realised the somehow important news and continued to changed the channels. Bakugo yelled at the ravenette to quickly change back the channel. Sero jolted at his loud shouts and stumbled to switched the channels back to the one they wanted. They were impatient to see who the new Hero was. They didn't want to missed the news, just for the sake of a new Hero. Sero finally found the correct channel and they watched the news intently.

"--debut today near Tatooin Station by accident!"

"Isn't Tatooin Station nearby the school?"

"Shut up Flat-face!!"

With that, the boys were all silent and continued to watch the news. The girls' chatters ceased and they joined the boys who were too absorbed in the news. The room was silent and no one dared to say a thing as they were all too engrossed in the news. The only noise that filled the silence was the excited voice of the news reporter, who seemed fascinated by the new Hero. What they saw was that everyone who was in the TV, showed signs of how excited to see the Hero and they pulled out their phones to record the Hero,who fought against the Villain. The crowd cheered when they spotted the young Hero arrived at the scene with the Villain in hand. The reporter gasped at the sight of the new Hero and rushed over to interview the Hero. The camera zoomed in to show the Hero's appearance.

The Hero turns out to be a female. She appeared to be in her early 20's, which the bunch of teenagers noted. Her long green fluffy hair gently swayed in the breeze and her hair was tied up with a red ribbon.(just the hair mkay). She had her backpack on with her that tightly secured behind her. She wore something rather casual and gothic for a Hero. Then again, she had to fight the villain and accidentally revealed herself to the public in order to save the citizens around her. She wore what looks to be a low-cut white tank top that was tucked into her purple shorts that showed her fit but smooth legs. Attached to her shorts were silver chains that had tiny fire symbol on them. She wore black leggings that reached her mid thighs along with a pair of matching black shoes. Her black layered trench coat was appealing to some of the students who preferred a more gothic styled clothing. Lastly, her black choker with a star necklace sat on her neck and two bracelets on each wrist complimented her outfit.

Bakugo narrowed his eyes at the somehow familiar woman that stood in the TV. He felt as if he knew her from somewhere but couldn't recall where he had seen her. He wasn't the only one as Iida and Todoroki thought of the same thing too. They brushed it aside and continued to watch the news.

The now bashful Hero scratched the back of her head as she handed the unconscious Villain to the police when they arrived at the scene. The police gratefully took him and quickly cuffed him up before he could regain consciousness and attack the innocent passerby. They chucked him into the backseat of the police car, with each policemen seated beside him. Hurriedly, they drove off leaving the young Hero alone surrounded by the news crew. Multiple microphones were shoved into her face while their loud voices questioned her about who she was, what her Quirk was and more.

She put her hands in front of her and opened her mouth to speak. "If you would please move back to give me some space, I would certainly give you the answers you need." Immediately, everyone shuffled back, leaving some space for the young adult to speak. She sighed in relief and clasped her hands to her chest. The students realised her hourglass figure and blushed. Most of them looked away from the screen until the cameraman switched places. Mineta, unlike the others, shamelessly watched her curvy figure. Blood dripped down from his nose until Jiro's earphone jack stabbed him in the head. He screamed in pain and writhed on the floor.

'Serves him right...' Everybody thought.

Tsuyu was to first to comment. "She oddly resembles Midoriya in a way."

Placing their attention back to the screen, they were right in time to hear what she had to say.

"I am just another normal person and I just happened to see the Villain in my way. So I think you are able to know the rest." She gave them a sweet smile before picking up her red luggage that fell to the floor. As she was about to leave, the persistent reporters crowded her once again, wanting to know her Quirk and real name. "Umm, please move back." Her pleas fell onto deaf ears and their constant question got louder and louder. She clenched her fist and was ready to take serious action but froze when she saw a black limousine approaching them. The luxurious car stopped and everybody stopped to see who it was. Only the young female knew who it was and gulped nervously. The chauffeur made his way out and opened the passenger seat.

Inside, many people thought the car was engulfed with fire until a person stepped out and the passersby recognize the person and shouted out in glee. "It's Endeavour!!" The attention was now put onto Endeavour, who looked well pleased with the attention he got. But his main concern was that his apprentice was not home yet. Striding forward with confidence, peole made way for him to walk until he reached the young woman who was embaressed about the current situation. He snorted and pulled her arm. With the snap of his fingers two men came and took her belongings to the car. They swiftly got into the car that sped off. With that, the news reporter became bitchy about not getting any information about the new Hero.

Class 1-A -minus Midoriya- gaped at the TV. First a new Hero that did not bother to tell who she was and then Endeavour came by and took her away like some shojo manga. Bakugo was the first to react. He grabbed Todoroki's collar and practically screamed in his face. "Half and half... YOU BETTER EXPLAIN WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT!!" Todoroki cringed as he felt the explosive blond's saliva fell onto his face. He pushed Bakugo back and wiped off the germs that contaminated his face. He faced Bakugo, looking annoyed at the blond.

"To be honest, I don't know what he was doing and also I didn't know he had a female sidekick. He usually has male sidekicks but...she somehow looks familiar to me."

Iida seemed surprised by this. "You too? I vaguely remember her somehow."

"Maybe we should ask Midoriya about this. Maybe he has an older sister?" Tsuyu implied,putting a finger on her chin and letting out her usual 'kero' sound. They agreed and got up to find Midoriya in his bedroom. That is until Midoriya appeared from the doorway and greeted them. "Hey guys! Sorry I'm..." He stopped dead in his tracks when he realized they were staring at him. Not just a normal stare, more like a -what are you hiding from us- stare. Midoriya shifted from one foot to another. "G-guys...Are y-you all okay?" He felt unnerved from their stares until Iida spoke up.

"Midoriya-kun! Do you happen to have an older sister?! Or perhaps a relative, besides your mother of course." Iida announced. He couldn't help but to do his weird hand gestures. Midoriya looked confused. That's until the light bulb light up.

"I do have an older sister. She currently works as a sidekick for a Hero but I don't recall who. That was a year back. I mean she could have changed to another Hero. Why do you ask?"

Ashido squealed loudly,almost deafening some of the people near her. She raised her hand. "Does she tie her hair with a red ribbon?! And wears clothes like a cool person?" Ashido's non-stop questions made Midoriya confused. All of his classmates confused him at this moment. Why would they ask about his older sister? Most importantly, how did they know he had an older sister?

Just then, there was a knock on the door. The door opened,revealing Aizawa who stood annoyed at something. Next, to him was no other than Endeavor who scowled at the sight of the youngsters. Aizawa's eyes darted from one student to another until he reached the specific student he wanted.

"Midoriya." The said boy stood straight up and greeted his teacher. He only got a sigh from his teacher who announced that he had a visitor. Midoriya was now losing his mind. Visitor? Who would visit him now? His mother would have called him first and his father was in America. Who else would want to visit him right now? Aizawa moved aside to unveil a small woman who smiled brightly. She was around Iida's height and her long green fluffy hair reached her hips. As soon as she locked eyes with Midoriya, her smile seemed to brighten and she ran over to him and hugged him tightly. Her breast suffocated the young male who seemed flustered at the affection by this woman. He pushed her away which shocked her. He stared at her and then a look of recognition appeared on his face.

"(Y-Y/N)?" Midoriya trembled at the young woman who smiled in relief. She opened her arms, indicating she wanted a hug from him. He didn't hesitate and ran to her. He felt the warmth that he missed over from the years. They stood in that stance until Iida broke the awkward silence. "Excuse me for interupting this bond between the two of you. If I may ask, who are you and what is your business here?" He stared at the duo that looked flustered when they realized that others were staring at them. Midoriya looked more flustered than the girl and apologized to his friends. The girl,however, recognised Iida and two other boys within the group. Excitedly,she pulled the three boys towards her and hugged them tightly. The said boys were blushing madly when they came in contact with her soft body.

"I'm surprised you three don't remember me! It's me, Midoriya (Y/N)! A.k.a Flyrian. Tenya, Shoto I don't blame you but Katsuki! You should have remembered me!" She rambled on,still holding the three boys to her. That is until Bakugo wriggled out from her death hug and tried to punch her but fail to do so as she merely dodged his attacks. Letting go of the two other boys, she faced her adorable younger brother. Placing her hand on her hip, she smirked at him.

"Now Izu, shouldn't you introduce me to your friends? Or maybe even your girlfriend?" She laughed when she saw Midoriya stumbled on his words,trying to stop his sister from embarrassing him infront of his friends. She wiped away a tear and once again smiled softly at him.

"I'm home, Izuku."

Midoriya quickly wiped away his tears.

"Welcome home, Onee-san."

#bnha #bnha x reader #boku no hero #boku no hero x reader #midoriya #midoriya izuku #deku #bnha fanfic #bakugo #bakugo katsuki #iida tenya #todoroki #todoroki shouto #watermaylon-writes

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queensparklekitten · 4 years ago

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Describe your perfect magic girl costume

I have actually drawn what my magical girl outfit would look like

OK, so the dress is strapless. The top has a pearl edge and a couple layers of white and pale gold tulle ruffles under the pearls. There’s a huge gem at the front. The top of the dress is covered in a lace layer, and there’s a belt of pearls. The skirt is several layers of tulle in slightly different shades. There’s mini shorts underneath, so i won’t accidentally show my underwear when kicking the villains, but they’re shorter than the skirt so they aren’t visible unless i’m, like, upside down or something. The sleeves are off-shoulder kinda like mew ichigo’s, and comprised of tulle that looks kinda like cheerleader pompoms. EDIT: Forgot to mention that I also have a huge back bow with very long tails, which become long enough to drag on the ground and gain gold gradient edges when i power up. The bow is semi-transparent, a lighter shade than the rest of my dress, and there’s tiny crystals sewn into it. There is another one of those huge gems at the center.

I’ve got wrist accessories that are basically those fingerless point glove things with a massive gem on my hand matching the one on my dress, and crisscrossed ribbons on my arms. My shoes are flats, with ribbons forming an X above the shoe and then crossing over at the back to higher up on my legs so, like, it looks like there’s a ribbon tied around each leg with a bow on the side, one of those huge gems on the front and two ribbons coming down from the gem in a kinda chevron like thing. (it’ll make more sense when i show the drawings). I have a choker necklace made of pearls with a white lace edge.

My hair gains gold streaks and is in a single braid. It gets longer and has more volume. I have a tiara of stars, and earrings consisting of the same gems i wear all over my outfit. I get nail polish and makeup too: gold glittery nail polish and eyeshadow, pink sparkly lipstick, sparkled mascara, sparkly silver eyeliner.

The outfit is mainly light teal, with some gold (tiara, lace layer of top).

approximately this shade of teal

The gems I keep mentioning are white and teardrop shaped, kinda like this

When I get my god-tier power up, the gem on the front of my dress gains detail around the edges and becomes the center of a gold glittering bow, my skirt changes shape to something more unique and gains gold layers in addition to the teal ones, i get those gems on my flats as well as the top of the ribbons coming from them, there’s now flying ribbons coming from the wrist accessories, my hair becomes longer, my tiara becomes the kind that looks like a full circle crown except the stars are tiny at the back and huge at the front so it’s still a tiara, my lipstick becomes red, and i have angel wings tipped with gold that are each bigger than a car.

And, of course, the entire thing is glittery.

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mahou-queen · 4 years ago

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Spreenow / Taobao Item Review

Hello all, recently I used a shopping service called spreenow to order some things from taobao, and I wanted to review the items I got as well as the service I used.

♡The backstory: I’ve been wearing lolita for approximately 10 years and I have never used a shopping service to buy from overseas despite how much I wanted to, I was afraid to. I had heard over and over that it was so complicated and confusing and you had to be really careful and blah blah blah. Back in my early lolita days there was no devilinspired, or my lolita dress. We had clobbaonline and their site was much smaller, very limited, and you had to order through their email. Today I am here to tell you that using a shopping service is not scary or difficult! I got fed up with losing money to resellers and decided that since I needed so much stuff I was going to use a shopping service to buy directly from taobao and save some money!

♡The info: If you don’t know, or are new to lolita; taobao is a Chinese website that hosts a bunch of sellers shops, kind of like Amazon. However, almost no shops offer shipping overseas so to shop there you have to use a shopping service.

A shopping service is someone who buys the items for you and then sends them to you, like a middleman basically. They charge a fee, usually 10% of the order total. I used spreenow at the recommendation of another lolita.

♡The review:

this is spreenow.com. To order, all you have to do is (make an account first) put the taobao link in their search bar.

Here I entered a link for this cute cardigan from taobao brand Cute Q here is the link if you’re interested: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7386009.0.d4919233.3d761955DhQP65&id=621813887915&_u=t2dmg8j26111

As you can see, you can select the size and color you want and then add to cart. Very easy. Once your cart is ready, you submit the cart, Spreenow checks the cart and then you have to pay.

**note** spreenow does not email you when things are ready, you have to check back to the site periodically.

paying was the only ~kind of~ hard part because instead of paying directly, you have to add funds to your account. They call this “Top up” they do all the conversions for you so you know exactly how much to transfer for the currency conversion. They do accept paypal!

after that they order the items, pack them, you pay shipping in the same way (through top up) and they mail them to you. The customer service is very good, they respond very quickly and their English is perfect. You can continue to add to the same order over time as long as it has not shipped. They offer lots of shipping options so you can find one that fits your needs and budget. I found the entire process to be amazingly simple. I saved approximately $50 by using spreenow instead of devilinspired and was able to get things that devilinspired does not carry. I highly recommend spreenow as a shopping service!

If you want to make an account and shop use my link here~ https://www.spreenow.com/category/c38854/

♡The items:

Shimotsuki Sakyua star choker in black (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7386009.0.d4919233.3d761955DhQP65&id=524266691258&_u=t2dmg8j26111)

The choker is very well made, feels high quality and is soft against my throat. It’s a bit small, I have to have it on the biggest size to wear it, so I may add some chain to the end to make it more comfortable. The only odd thing is that its left handed? the clasp is on the opposite side of what I’m used to with western necklaces so that threw me off a little. Otherwise its beautiful and nicely made. ★★★★✩

Loris star crossbody in gold (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7386009.0.d4919233.3d761955DhQP65&id=523282283992&_u=t2dmg8j26111)

As always, loris is high quality and well made. I have other bags from loris and they’re all excellent. This bag feels nice, sturdy, has 1 interior zip, looks cute. Its exactly what I wanted. I have no complaints ★★★★★

Lucky star flutter sleeve blouse in lavender (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7386009.0.d4919233.3d761955DhQP65&id=548230015367&_u=t2dmg8j26111)

Needs a bit of a steam but this blouse fits me perfectly! It’s very pretty, I love the unique sleeve style. It feels light, airy, whimsical. The color isn't too warm. I tried to take a pic of it worn under a JSK so you could see the fit. It’s very comfortable and I kind of want to buy it again in another color. ★★★★★

Lucky star trumpet sleeve blouse in black (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7386009.0.d4919233.3d761955DhQP65&id=558661985437&_u=t2dmg8j26111)

This blouse is also great fitting, comfortable, soft, and lovely. I have wanted a black blouse for ages and I’m very happy with this one. The sleeves hit me slightly short (which I like), I would not recommend this one for tall lolitas. ★★★★★

Leaf Sister (???) horoscope headdress (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7386009.0.d4919233.3d761955DhQP65&id=561382247288&_u=t2dmg8j26111)

THIS is the item that actually pushed me to use spreenow in the first place. It wasn't available on any reseller sites and i HAD to have it as it goes perfectly with several coords I am planning. It is very very well made, comfortable and cute. I am extremely happy with it. This is the first rectangle headdress I have ever owned and I cannot wait to wear it to meets. ★★★★★

Halloween Alice strawberry love check accessories (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7386009.0.d4919233.3d761955DhQP65&id=610460744258&_u=t2dmg8j26111)

This was something I added onto my cart at a later date. I was nervous about the rings because I didn't know if they were adjustable so I was relieved when I found they are! Really cute, there was some hot glue strings left on my hair clips, nothing I couldn't just peel off though. ★★★★★

BONUS~~ I received some small free gifts, I do not know if these were from spreenow, or came with something I ordered?

I got 2 blue bow clips, 2 cute strawberry clips, and this......odd.....embroidery? ? ? it is a 2 way clip, its plush, there are carrots, i don’t know what else that’s suppose to be. I probably will not use it but It did give me a good chuckle so thank you to whoever these gifts came from.

♡ TLDR Spreenow is easy to use and saved me a lot of money. I highly recommend their service. All the items I got were excellent, mostly 5 stars. I am very happy with and recommend everything I got as well as the shops they came from. I hope this review made using a SS a little less intimidating. If you want to start using spreenow to save some money on lolita, and you liked my review, please use my affiliate link to sign up :)

https://www.spreenow.com/category/c38854/

*this is not sponsored. I was not asked or paid to review spreenow or any of the items I purchased. Everything I reviewed I personally paid for except where mentioned. Using my affiliate link only allows me to purchase more lolita items from taobao for review. Thank you.

#spreenow #taobao #review #lolita fashion #egl #egl community #egl fashion #jfashion #j fashion #kawaii fashion #affiliate #sweet lolita

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crimson-mage-02 · 5 years ago

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Unexpected Surprises

Summary: It was Luka’s birthday and Keith was thinking of taking her to Zelza for the first time since Mages have been declared as partners with Altea in diplomatic meetings and politics. He thought it would be great for his new girlfriend to meet his younger sister, Kaela.

A/N: This is for a dear friend, @spacelion-loveshermulletson, Happy Birthday! Sorry for this late birthday gift. I had worked on this! I hope you do like it!

Luka opened her eyes and stretched as she smelt some roses on her bedside table. She smiled affectionately as she read the letter. She knew it was from her wonderful and handsome boyfriend, Keith. They had the day planned all for her birthday and Keith had announced that she’ll be meeting Keith’s younger sister.

She has always wondered what she was like. She could imagine that the two siblings were similar. Luka knew they had one of the most strongest relationship with their mother and each other. She got up from her bed and got started with her day inside the Castle of Lions.

She wore a red and orange dress with her hair tied up in a low braid. She saw her uncle was already up in the kitchen and was hiding something behind his back. “Uncle Coran, what is that behind your back?” Luka asked.

“Oh, a little gift for my niece.” Coran replied with a loving smile. He gave her the present he had got for her. Luka smiled brightly and sat on the chair to open it properly. She got the wrap out and saw a little box. She raised an eyebrow in confusion and opened it, seeing it was a red flower clip for her.

“Oh, Uncle Coran! It’s just like my mother’s.” Luka gasped with tears forming. She hugged him tightly. “Thank you!”

“No worries, my little one. Now, I know you have a busy day with Keith. Remember, have fun but not too much fun.” Coran said.

“Don’t worry. Keith won’t hurt me. I’ll also be meeting his sister today. I’ll be going to Zelza for my birthday.” Luka said with a smile.

(~)

Keith was watching his sister in a match with her friend, Ares, going against the Southern Fire and Water Mages. She was struggling to get past the line, but the other Water Mage was beating her and got her nearly to the end of her platform. She growled until she created a wave of water with her feet, knocking the Southern Water Mage falling down and fell into the water below.

She looked to the side seeing Ares was not winning. Ares was using his fire powers as he punched down on the ground and used lava as his advantage to created fisted rocks and punched the Southern Fire Mage, sent him flying up in the air and fell down into the water.

“Northern Fire and Water Mages wins!” Ares and Kaela cheered in victory as the crowd roared with Krolia and Keith cheering for Kaela.

After the match, Kaela changed into her Water Mage dress with her hair down with a crown and hair accessories with beads and feathers. She smiled when Keith came and hugged her tightly. “So proud.”

“Yes, it was a tense battle but good work.” Krolia smiled proudly.

“It wasn’t a battle. It is a game that the council had made to entertain the other non-Mages.” Kaela explained as she waved at the other mages. They all walked out of the arena and Kaela noticed that Keith looked nervous. “Oh, come on, Keith. I won’t even bite her. I am friendly.” Kaela punched him on the arm as he glared at her.

“Well, it’s just that I don’t know if you’ll like her.” Keith said as he rubbed his arm. “You have some kind of scary aura around you every time you meet someone.” Kaela pouted and shoved him aside with a smile.

“Oh, Keith, I met her, and I liked her. She is just like Allura but uh, petite.” Krolia grinned as she got a call from Kolivan. “Oh, I’ll be right back.”

Kaela raised an eyebrow at their mother. “Think, she is actually is going with Kolivan.”

“Bet ten GAC she is not.” Keith deadpanned. He wasn’t ready to see his mother be with someone just yet. And Kaela on the other hand seemed okay with that.

“I bet 20 GAC, she is. Game?” Kaela grinned.

“Game on.” Keith declared as they shook hands on it. He also noticed a wedding band on her left hand. He smiled knowing that his younger sister is happily married with James. But he was a bit mad that they didn’t get to have a proper wedding since they got married in secret before her exile.

“I will be with James for a few hours. Enjoy your date with Luka. Oh, and uh, Ares will accompany you in the Fire tribe cuisine. It is to die for.” Kaela winked at her brother and giggled.

“When does my sister actually giggle?” Keith asked himself.

(~)

Kaela went to her cottage and saw James was working on something. “Hey, I saw the match. Congratulations.” James greeted her with a proud smile as they kissed for a few seconds.

“Thank you. And uh, what’s with all of this?” Kaela asked, looking at all of the papers.

“Hey, you know we had talked about adopting. I found couple of kids that we might actually adopt.” James said as he shown her the picture of the baby girl and a boy. She saw they were Galran and Altean. And the other one was a human.

“Uh, babe—”

“I know it is tricky to choose, all these kids are homeless and parentless.” James said as he kissed her on the lips. “And we are working every day and talked about having kids since we got married.”

“We got married in secret.” Kaela pointed out as James nodded as he remembering that they got married in secret before her exile. “And we never got a real wedding.” Kaela patted his cheeks and kissed him passionately.

“So, you want something to eat?” Kaela asked.

(~)

Keith was in his Lion with Luka exploring the stars, the Moon Gate of Planet Zelza. She gasped excitedly, seeing the spirits glowing beautifully. As they landed, Luka immediately ran down and got out of the Black Lion. They had landed on the platform of the Capitol Castle. She gasped happily seeing the clouds above the village, seeing new buildings and houses were made.

“Oh this is so lovely, Keith. This is amazing! Where should we go first?” Luka asked excitedly.

Keith chuckled in amusement and wrapped his arm around her. “I was thinking we could go to the Earth Tribe. You are working on making those necklaces you were making for Merla and Romelle.”

“Oh, that is such an absolutely great idea. Maybe we could make a necklace for your sister.” Luka suggested.

“That is a great idea. But I think she has way too much. Since her friend is an Earth Mage. And she give her plenty of stones and crystals.” Keith said. “I think it’s best if she doesn’t get that much jewellery.”

Luka raised an eyebrow. “Keith, I don’t want to leave empty handed. I don’t want to give a bad impression to your sister.”

Keith smiled softly and then held her hands. “Alright, we can make her another bracelet or necklace.”

“I was thinking of something simple yet elegant. Does she ever worn a choker? Like the one um, that uh, Rizavi has?” Luka asked curiously.

“No, she’s…. does not have one of those.” Keith replied hesitantly, thinking back how Kaela never wanted jewellery until he had given her the golden bracelet from the Space Mall, after her capture from the Galra Empire.

The two went to the Earth Tribe with Luka looking through the red and blue stones while Keith was looking at the crystals. Keith never knew they had different kinds of crystals and stones. He found one that could go with Kaela’s dress and Luka found one that matches her markings. He looked at himself in the mirror seeing the markings that Kaela had given him.

“Say, love, does Kaela love shawls?” Luka asked as they paid for the crystal and stones.

“She has lots of them now. She makes them. The one I had given you? The orange with green leaves on it? She made that for you a month ago.” Keith smiled.

Luka smiled brightly. “Oh, wow. She is truly talented as you said. She might be a fashion designer. Or a pilot.”

“She’s actually fashion designer here in Zelza.” Keith smiled proudly as he chuckled looking at Luka’s shocked reaction as she held the bag in her hands.

(~)

Kaela was at the Water Tribe market with her friend Ares, who was munching on the fish balls. “Hmm, this is really good. You think you could like, you know, have it in a little mini fish bowl and eat with sauce on the side?” Ares suggested.

Kaela chuckled and turned to Ash who was smiling lovingly at her boyfriend. “I think you could do that.” Ash said as she got a piece of a fish ball from him.

“I think I will leave that to the professional fish catchers. And the reason why I asked for you guys to be here is that I need to ask you guys, mainly Ash, since your bump is showing, and your cravings are getting crazier by the second that Ares gets more food.” Kaela said as she looked over at Ash’s bump.

Ares and Ash got married and united the Fire and Sun Mages. They are trying to combine their people in the Capitol and working their way to find themselves a bigger Castle to build in the Fire Tribe. Ash will be moving to the Fire Tribe as Ares’s wife and Queen of the Sun and Fire Mage Tribe.

“Well, pregnancy may be a difficult thing, but it does drain your mana because the baby needs it. And it is actually the best feeling. We both knew that Misty told you that Most female mages die from labour and it is a huge risk to get pregnant while most new mothers… die during labour.” Ash said as she rubbed her bump.

“But aren’t you scared that is going to, well, happen to you?” Kaela asked.

“Yora. Things like this will happen eventually and as Ash said, it is worth it. We are afraid it might happen but we all must have faith.” Ares assured her while calling her by her new Zelzan name.

“So, what? Are you pregnant?” Ash asked softly.

“No, no. I’m not.” Kaela replied timidly. Ares and Ash were good friends to James and Kaela. They both were aware that they were talking about having a child. They have been married for two years now. And now they are expecting very, very, fast. She only found out that Mage pregnancy is really a fast process.

“Have you told your brother about this?” Ares asked.

“Yes, I did. A month ago. He thinks I should take it slow and see what will happens.” Ares suggested. “Unless you are not suggesting to get knocked sooner.” Ash groaned and punched him on his arm.

“Oh, leave her alone.” Ash chuckled and turned to the Water Mage. “Yora, it’s alright. This. This is called a miracle. And it is beautiful. I’m sure you and James will talk about it. Like a serious talk about it.”

Kaela nodded in understanding, until she was called for a meeting underwater from another water mage. “I got to go to this meeting. Oh, Ares, take my brother and his girlfriend to that restaurant where they have that porridge.” Kaela ran towards the water and dived in the water.

“You think she’ll be okay?” Ares asked as they finished the fish balls.

“I’m sure. But we’re her friends. We should at least support her decision. Now, I’m hungry again. I want some more of that fish balls.” Ash said as she rubbed her bump.

Ares groaned in defeat, looking at his wife and then his eyes glanced at her bump. “You better not make your mother mad.” Ash chuckled and then nudged his arm playfully.

(~)

Kaela was swimming underwater with another mage beside her telling her that some of the Mages were struggling in building new houses with new technology. She was trying to think of another way and could ask Coran for advice or… Slav? No, no, no, she’ll ask Coran.

“I’ll contact an old friend of mine for some advices.”

The other mage smiled politely as she swam away with Kaela looking around the place underwater. She then went to the Castle underwater as she entered the throne room. Her royal advisor, Izumi, came and asked. “Princess, cream or midnight blue? For the banquet?”

“Cream has always been chosen for the banquet in the Capitol, try blue.” Kaela smiled.

“Yes, your majesty.” Izumi bowed down.

“Please, call me Kaela or Yora.” Kaela smiled as she swam towards to the table in the middle seeing the screens, filled with plans for the banquet for some of the Water Mages are coming to the surface. “Have you checked with King Apollo about the food and drinks?”

“No, not yet. He said he was busy.” Izumi replied as she got her tablet out and let her see the messages.

Kaela sighed in annoyance. She now knows why he was busy. He is with Misty in the Earth Kingdom. Busy doing “stuff”. Those two have always been so attached to each other. “I’ll go over at the Earth Kingdom to get him to get his butt out of the bed.”

“They have been getting along very well after the war.” Izumi noted with a smirk as Kaela nodded with a grin. “I’ll going with the “unexpected surprise”.

(~)

Keith and Luka had been to the Earth Kingdom, the Moon Tribe, the Air Tribe and the Sun tribe. Now are heading to the Fire Tribe. They saw fire dancers and they were given some fire crackers and fire necklaces as a greeting.

Luka was smiling brightly and then saw the porridge that Keith was telling her about. “Hey. Keith! You made it!” Ares exclaimed happily as he hugged his friend. “Glad you could make it.”

“Thanks. Ares, this is Luka, Luka, this is Ares. Kaela’s friend.” Keith introduced the Fire Prince as she bowed down.

“No need to bow down. I am a normal Mage here. This is my family’s restaurant. Please, have a seat. And, please, enjoy.” Ares smiled politely as he heard his wife was shouting out some food she has been craving.

“Is she alright?” Luka asked, seeing Ash was nearly going to trash inside the restaurant. She could see she was nearly throwing a knife at every chef inside.

“I should get in there.” Ash said as he gave them each a menu at their table and Keith was having a flashback when Kaela was flipping out on Lance who had glued all of her books in her cottage. Kaela had given him a massive bump on his head.

“This takes me back to seeing Kaela and Lance arguing.” Keith smiled.

“Oh? Those two do really get along very well. While I do love James and Kaela together, I actually thought Lance and Kaela would be together.” Luka said as she looked over the menu.

Keith chuckled. “Well, those two nearly got together from I have heard.”

“What? Really?” Luka asked in shock as she put down the menu and had her full attention to her boyfriend.

“Yes, really. Lance actually asked Kaela out before we went to fight against Honerva. I was shocked when he asked for permission to ask her out when I was actually going with Allura.” Keith said as he fondly said Allura’s name with longingly everlasting love. Luka knew he loved Allura so much with all of his heart.

“And what of James? How did he eventually won her heart?” Luka asked curiously as they ordered the famous soup that Ares was making for them as he placed the bowls on their table with Keith seeing Ares had a bruises on his face.

“Uh, did Ash did that?” Keith asked, pointing at his bruises.

“Yup, perks in having a Sun Mage as your wife.” Ares muttered as he took the tray in his arm. “And she is gonna have me to sleep on the couch tonight, why? I called her a fat woman.”

Luka tried her best not to laugh while Keith was feeling sorry for the mage. He is the second King of the Fire and Sun and is running a restaurant in the Capitol. He has a lot in his hands while Apollo is doing his duties to combine the Earth and Fire Mages. “Hmm, imagine Kaela being pregnant.” Keith said with a chuckle.

“Yeah, make her mad and we’ll see who wins.” Ares said as he went back to work.

“Well, now we know how a pregnant Mage is during in her mood swings.” Luka noted.

“And as we were, while Lance and Kaela had dated briefly, Lance noticed that James had feelings for her. Well, he did take it very well. He knew that their relationship was really not what he thought it would be like. He began to notice Pidge and they both had confessed that they liked each other. While James and Kaela had their romance happened.” Keith explained.

Luka smiled brightly. “Aww, how sweet! James and Kaela do go well together, and I have heard from Lance, that he called them, ‘Commander Phoenix’.”

“Really? That’s Lance for you.” Keith chuckled.

“Well, I did heard that they got married in secret, is that correct?” Luka asked as she ate the soup and her eyes sparkled as she kept on eating the nice fresh porridge.

“Yes, which I am still mad that they don’t get to have a real wedding with her family and friends. Their only witness was Mage Princess Serene.” Keith said as he ate the porridge.

“Oh, she would look lovely in a wedding dress. Maybe a nice blue and purple dress with a nice veil and a train. Ooh, she’ll look fantastic with a red, purple and blue wedding dress also. Or that is too much.” Luka hummed.

“Heh, Lu. If she decides to have a real wedding. You two may plan for it the whole day.” Keith said with a loving smile, watching her enjoying her porridge on their date. “I think you and my sister will get along just fine.”

(~)

Kaela was in her cottage with James making adjustments with his rifle while looking at the photos and files of the orphaned children. He was keen on finding some children they could adopt. Human, Galra or Altean. It doesn’t matter to him. He was willing to adopt any child they could find.

She bit her lips while she placed her papers on her desk. She was about to go towards him until she suddenly felt nausea. She ran outside to the front and threw up in the bins. James immediately went outside to get her hair out of the way. “I’ll…I’ll throw that away later. I’ll get you some water with some Zelzan sugar for you, babe.” James said as he rubbed her back.

After Kaela threw up, she felt an immediate change in her mana. It felt like it is changing strangely. Like it is transferring somewhere….in her stomach. She was in the bathroom rubbing her face and mouth, getting rid of the vomit from her mouth as she looked at her reflection and saw that her face looked a bit pale.

James knocked on the door to the bathroom with a worried expression. “Babe? Are you alright? Should I call someone?”

“No, no, I’m fine. Maybe just a bug.” Kaela replied quickly as she looked at her reflections again then stepped out. “I’m fine, Jim. Don’t worry.”

“You sure?” James asked as he put his hands on his waist.

“I’m sure.” Kaela replied with a smile and kissed him on the cheek. “I need to go and check if the banquet is all set. You are coming right?”

“Nope. I have to go for a meeting at the Garrison. Sorry.” James apologised.

“Okay.” Kaela smiled as she give him his helmet to him. And got his pack for lunch and gave it to James as he stepped out. “Here you go. Your lunch and I added fire ball berries. They are tasty.”

“Thanks. And uh, make sure you take it easy. I don’t want you to push yourself too hard on your work as a Mage Princess of the Water Tribe.” James said as he hopped in his fighter.

“I promise. Besides, Keith and Luka will be in the water tribe soon as the banquet starts.” Kaela smiled lovingly at him.

“Alright, tell Keith that we’ll be having a game night on Earth.” James said as he leaned down to kiss her on the lips. “Then we can talk about having a child or children.”

Kaela just smiled as he took off from the ground and then she made a portal that takes him back to Earth. She wondered if she could be a good mother like her own mother. She said that she’ll become a natural if she just follow her instincts.

She went inside her cottage and saw her Ikri was eating the leftover porridge that James was eating. “Neze, no, you can have it in your large bowl later.” Kaela laughed as her friend from the water tribe knock down the door and shouted out something excitedly.

“LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!”

“Eris, the party isn’t happening until tonight. And you are a few hours early.” Kaela chuckled in amusement. Her new friend is a new Water Mage member and is a dancer in the tribe. She saw how talented Kaela was in healing and had asked her to be her mentor to past the exams.

“Oh, uh, right. And where is your husband? Is he supposed to be with you?” Eris asked.

“He is going for a meeting today. And I’ll be meeting up with my brother and his girlfriend now. So I have to get going. Could you tell Misty that I had left her some other work to do?” Kaela asked.

“Yes, sure. And Gaius wanted to let you know that the new meeting for the new warriors is cancelled due to the banquet.” Eris confirmed to her.

“Of course, I’ll check in later then I’ll organize with the dance at the party.” Kaela said as she got flew up in the sky to the village near the lake in the forest. She saw some lights dangling around the field with the tables all set and cleaned.

Somewhere in the Water Tribe entrance, Luka was excitedly watching a performance with the dancers giving Luka blue flowers. Keith was amazed by the work Kaela had done for her party and banquet. She was becoming a talented designer. Keith looked to the side, seeing Luka was looking at the blue crystal dresses with red accents. “This is definitely your sister’s dress.” Luka stated with a smile.

“Hmm, I think white and purple suits her.” Keith said as he put an arm around her.

“Oh, come on, this is definitely her colours. So, where do we meet her? I am really excited!” Luka giggled.

“I don’t know, I’ve sent her a message, but she said she’ll be running late. She said something about vomiting, screaming and shouting.” Keith said in confusion.

(~)

Ash was screaming at the top of her lungs and Ares was trying to get his poor, red, unfortunate damaged hand to get out of Ash’s hand. She had held a great grip on his. She was having contractions until her water broke. Ash pulled Ares by the collar of his shirt. “This is all of your fault! You put this baby in me!”

Ares gulped in fear and turned to Misty, Suki and Kaela. “Hey, don’t look at us. She’s your wife. You vowed to take care of her until death do you part.” Misty said as Suki pinched her.

“What Misty is trying to say is that you stay by her side. I’ll get Izumi and the rest of the crew. I have to message my brother.” Kaela said as she got out of the room and messaged her brother and then got a call from James. She gasped in surprise thinking she should replied not until she heard screaming and overlapping shouting.

Ash shouted out some words in Zelzan and threw some cups at Ares who was getting out of the room and held onto Kaela for his dear life. “Ugh, Ares, you are the Fire Prince of the Fire Tribe! Get a grip, man!” Kaela shouted.

(~)

“Looks like she needs to take this emergency.” Keith said as he looked at his communicator.

“Oh, that is alright. She is busy as you said. I think it gives us more opportunities to see what is in the Water Tribe.” Luka smiled.

“That’s a good idea. How about some ice cream. They do have some here.” Keith said with a smile. Luka perked up, hearing him say ‘ice cream’, she immediately grabbed Keith’s arm and pulled him with her into the busy crowds.

They all had seen everyone was dancing and singing in a circle around the fountain with the Mages making the water move with their movement. Smooth as a river and cool as ice. The children were giggling and laughing when they saw Mage dancers clothed in their traditional water tribe dresses and clothes.

As one of the Water Mages recognised Keith as their Princess’s brother. he immediately went up to him and gave him a little bag. Much to the couple’s confusion, they both looked inside the blue bag and saw a blanket in it with candles.

“What are these for?” Luka asked.

Keith reached down in the bag and saw the letter. “Meet me up in the mountains where Serene’s old temple is.”

“Looks like my sister has chosen a venue for us.” Keith smiled.

(~)

30 minutes had passed, and Kaela was late to meet Keith and Luka. And oh how the spirits were able to help, Ash was still giving birth to her baby and her mana was running out. Since Ash has no other family relative, Kaela, Suki and Misty all gave all of their mana to help her heal up fast and quickly. In order for her to survive the birthing process.

Ares was having fears about Ash dying during childbirth. Apollo and Ares were outside of the birthing room. The young Fire Mage Prince was pacing back and forth in the hallways while seeing more nurses coming in and out of the room, making him feel more worried. He feels like he is going to throw up more than ever.

His nervous has taken over and then gagged. He covered his mouth, so vomit won’t come out. He frantically looked for a rubbish bin but could not find one. “Ares, come on, lad! Get the hold of yourself!” Apollo encouraged him.

“What if I really turn out to be a very bad father?! What if I break the baby’s neck?! What will happen to Ash? IS she gonna die?!” Ares shouted as he grabbed him by the collar of his clothes.

“I assure you brother everything will be fine. Ash will be fine!” Apollo assured him as tried to calm his younger brother. He was breathing quickly and heavily and then heard Ash screaming loudly, experiencing another immense pain.

Misty was peeking and saw the baby’s head. “Wow, I can see the head. Ash, you are a fighter, I give you that!” Misty encouraged her.

“Oh, Mist, you and Apollo don’t have to do it!” Ash whined as she pushed again while holding Kaela’s hand who was kept calm and went through this smoothly with Suki. Misty looked over at Suki who shrugged, wondering why she had said that.

“Oh well, Suki, Kaela and I might ended being mothers.” Misty pointed out. “It will be fun!”

“But not giving birth!” Ash screamed.

“And Magnus said that most of Mages can’t get pregnant, because, infertile.” Kaela added as Suki and Misty both nodded, thinking that could be the case.

“Aren’t you going to meet your brother?” Suki asked Kaela.

“They can wait. They sent me a message.” Kaela replied as she rubbed Ash’s hand.

“You can do it!” The girls encouraged their friend to get through the child birth. With one final push, she screamed out loud and then the silence came with steady beeping from the machines until they heard a baby crying.

Ash laid her head down with relief and tiredness. But still managed to smile and to hold her baby in her arms at long last. She took a good look at her baby boy in her arms. Wrapped in a blue towel to keep him warm in his mother’s embrace.

Ares came inside the room to see his son in his wife’s arms. Both of them cried in tears of joy. They were both blessed with a healthy baby boy. Apollo was beaming with happiness and pride with Gaius arriving with a smile and stood close by Suki.

“Apollo, are you crying?” Misty asked.

Apollo sniffed and tried to act more composed and professional as a King. “No. I’m not. It’s just magic dust here.”

“Sure thing big softy.” Misty teased him.

“Such an amazing sight.” Gaius commented with a soft smile, holding Suki’s hand in his. All of them were watching the heartfelt moment.

“Indeed. I wonder what our family will be like.” Suki smiled.

Gaius smiled at his wife and wrapped an arm around her. “We shall see. And I think Kaela needs to be somewhere else.” They both turned to see Kaela was looking through the machines until Ares noticed.

“Y’Oriana, aren’t you going to meet your brother?” Ares asked.

“Yes, I am! And Izumi will take care of everything from here.” Kaela smiled as she got out of the room to get ready to meet up with her brother and his girlfriend.

(~)

Luka was looking at the grave inside the cave. She now knows the ancient history of the Mages from her boyfriend and knew that Kaela had gone through so much as Mage Princess Serene did. She cannot wait to meet officially meet her.

Keith was just outside seeing all of the tribes home from the temple. It was an indescribable sight to see. He now knew that his sister belongs here. He heard a phoenix squawking in the distance. He smiled and called out to his girlfriend. “Luka, she’s coming!”

Luka ran out of the cave and saw a white and purple phoenix and then it went into its original form, seeing Kaela for the first time as she landed. She had her long hair down with braids and feathers on. She was wearing a purple and blue dress with as she could see her markings and tattoos all over her arms.

“You are late.” Keith grinned as he hugged and twirled her around.

“Hey, at least I arrived in the most fantastic and graceful way.” Kaela chuckled.

Keith rolled his eyes playfully and turned to Luka. “Kaela, I want you to meet, Luka. Luka, this is my sister, Kaela.”

“It is such an honour to meet you, your majesty.” Luka bowed down respectfully.

“Please, rise.” Kaela smiled as she stood up. “It is such a pleasure to finally meet you. I have heard so much about you from my brother. He cannot stop talking about you.”

Luka blushed a little and then the two girls went to the picnic underneath the Soul’s tree. Keith was telling Luka that Kaela had united all of the species in all of the Galaxy to stop Adelram’s attack here in Zelza with all of the strength she’s got.

“Yes, it was the hardest thing to do. To gain the Coalition’s attention. As you heard, after my exile, I was having a strained relationship with your boyfriend here. And I was a bit stuck and I lived here for a few years now.” Kaela said as she ate the muffin.

“But you are a legend in the universe! You have our deeply humble respects. My uncle Coran told me stories about Serene.” Luka said as she drank some water while Kaela spitted her drink in Keith’s face.

She coughed and wiped her mouth with a cloth. “Your uncle is Coran?!”

“Yes, he is. Didn’t Keith tell you?” Luka looked over at her boyfriend.

“As he failed to do so. Oh, and uh, you completely deserved that.” Kaela smirked seeing Keith was completely drenched.

Keith gave her a glare and stood up. “My lady and my-not-so-lady, I’ll be right back.” He began walking away to get cleaned up with Kaela throwing a paper towel at him but missed.

“So, I see you have mended your relationship.” Luka smiled.

“Yes, we did. But we sometimes fight. During our mission to stop Honerva, Keith, turned out, didn’t fully trusted my abilities until some time after that.” Kaela said.

“I see. After your death and Allura’s, it was hard. He loves her deeply. I know I cannot replace her. She was his first love.” Luka said as she looked at her reflection in her drink.

“I had that feeling before. I loved someone else before I met James and Lance. Koryak, was his name. He was the only one who never judged me.” Kaela smiled. “Then Lance came in, he was very sweet. But our relationship was short lived. It was nice but my feelings for James, they were really real.”

“You love him so much. As I love your brother.” Luka smiled as they both watched the spirits above them. “Oh! Are you a spirit? Or a shapeshifter? Because you were a phoenix when arrived.”

“Hmm, you could say that. Don’t tell Keith, alright. It’s a secret for the both of us.” Kaela winked.

Once Keith came back, he saw Kaela was showing her powers to Luka. He smiled seeing Kaela and Luka were getting along. Keith felt the wind was blowing gently with Luka running up to him and hugged him tightly. Kaela punched him on the air gently and whistled getting her white Ikri’s attention and she flew behind Kaela as Luka gasped in wonder. She pet the Ikri with Keith and Kaela watching with smiles.

(~)

“It has been an honour to meet you, Kaela. It is such a wonderful planet to come for a holiday.” Luka smiled.

“Oh, yes, everyone in the galaxy go here for a holiday. Lance and Pidge went here for their honeymoon after going to Olkari.” Kaela smiled. “And your more than welcome to come by and visit. I hoped you enjoyed the festival tonight. And the banquet as well.”

“Oh, it was delightful! I loved it.” Luka smiled with Keith wrapping an arm around her waist.

“Babe, is it alright if I talk to my sister about something? You can wait inside.” Keith smiled. Luka smiled back and kissed him on the cheek before going inside the Black Lion.

“What is it? You okay, Yorak?” Kaela asked.

“I felt something different about your aura. It has changed. I can feel it.” Keith said as Kaela stiffened, remembering that Keith can actually sense the change in her aura. She has been teaching him how to control his mana when he is experiencing extreme emotions.

“Are you okay, Ella?” Keith asked worriedly.

“I vomited this morning before you guys came. I have been feeling a bit nausea.” Kaela said. “But I did visited my mentor, Magnus. He has seen the results. I thought it was impossible.” Her hand went to her stomach which Keith got the gist.

“No…” Keith breathed out in disbelief.

(~)

Kaela returned to her cottage and was standing of a doorway where James has been working in. She saw what he has been working on. A small crib. For a baby. She was having an urge to start a family of her own since she married James.

She heard footsteps and sensed it was James. “Hey, babe, that was supposed to be a surprise.” James smiled as he kissed her hair.

“Mm, I know. You are a bad at keeping things as a surprises.” Kaela teased as they kissed each other softly, then pulled away. “I have something to tell you.”

“Go for it.” James said as he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead.

Kaela doesn’t know how or when she should say it. It has been eating her alive all day. She had told her brother and thought it was impossible as well. She sighed, took a long deep breath in and out. She looked in his eyes as he stared in hers. “I’m pregnant.”

James blinked once. Twice. Three times. He froze in place as he looked at his wife. She was worried for his reaction. He looked at her face and she did looked pale this morning before he had left for Earth. She did threw up this morning. They both thought it was impossible for her to be pregnant. She had lost the ability to bear children. “A-A-Are you sure?” James stammered.

Kaela just nodded quickly in response. They were both shocked as the silence was even more awkward for them to speak. Not until James hugged her tightly. “Ella, I know the risks. But we can do this together. I promise you this. We can work this out. Together.” James caressed her cheeks and kissed her on the forehead where the diamond was.

Kaela smiled gratefully and looked in his eyes deeply. “Thank you.”

(~)

“She’s what?!” Luka shouted. “NO! But what she had explained to me. No, she can’t die during that process. Oh no, what about the baby?” Keith had explained what had happened on the way back to Altea.

“Don’t worry. My sister’s a fighter. She can do this.” Keith assured her. “Besides, we are here to support her no matter what.” Luka nodded and hugged him tightly, worried about Kaela’s surprising situation. She, too, hoped, to start a family of her own. Maybe. Someday.

#my lukeith one-shots #lukeith #jaela #keith #kaela oc #voltron #little bit of plance

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