#also there's a candidate for the otp tag huh?

[lehdenlaulu]

My heart. 😳🥹🥺😭

[endless-vall]

I already found the one - Kenna/Raydan fanfic

Summary: After months of convincing by the other advisers, Raydan finally approaches Kenna to wonder to why she haven’t found a husband yet. 

Author’s note: Kenna and Raydan remains one of my top OTPs. No matter how much time passes, or how many stories I’ve already come up with about them, I can always find new muse to write about their epic love story.

While this fanfic isn’t something as epic, It still brings a smile to my face, and I hope it’ll do the same to you.

Tell me what you think! 😊

Tagging: @endlessflame @frugalchoicer @regina-and-happiness @stopforamoment @mariamulroney @indiacater @wolverinesbeer . Let me know if you wanna be tagged as well ^^

It’s been months since the war with the Iron empire ended. Months since Kenna took her role as a queen back in Stormholt.

Not just a warrior queen leading an army anymore, but a queen who led her kingdom on a daily basis, helping it get back on its feet.

The truth was, the entire realm was still getting back on its feet. The war with the Iron empire took its toll on everyone.

And Kenna was managing. She’s been managing all these months, despite the constant nudging from all of her advisers to find a worthy match and secure the throne with a heir.

Constant nudging from all of her advisers but one.

Raydan.

Raydan, who was now about to end that cycle. Who was finally convinced by the rest of the group he was ought to say something.

And while it truly pained him, he knew it was the right thing to do. To encourage the love of his life, the only woman he truly loved to this day to find and marry another...

But if this was the fate he was destined to, he gladly embraced it. At least he got to be by Kenna’s side, up until now. It wasn’t a bad life. Not bad at all...

“May I speak with you, my queen?” He caught her after a meeting about crop management. Not something Raydan usually had complaints about, but Kenna didn’t waver with her answer. “Always.”

She said it such simplicity, such sincerity it made a shiver run undetected throughout Raydan’s back.

She always reminded him how he could talk to her. ‘You can always talk to me.’ ‘You can tell me everything’. As if they were still two rebels fighting for a cause, and not the Queen and a commoner they were now.

They started walking together, Kenna motioning for him to talk to her, her smile radiant as ever.

He swallowed. “The other advisers have brought to my attention that you’re not seeking a match.” He truly tried to sound genuine, even though he forced himself to speak those words into the air.

“Yes, they’ve brought it to my attention as well.” She noted, pulling at her shoulders. “Several times.” Adding, she chuckled.

“Very persistent, but not very efficient, are they?” She continued joking, and while her tone was still very Queen-like, the banter reminded Raydan of older times.

“No, I suppose they aren’t.” Did he just fake that laugh, or was her charm still working on him?

Who was he kidding, her charm never stopped captivating him at all.

“But I guess I’m lucky you’re my senior adviser. You’re opinion is different than their’s.” She said, stopping in her tracks. “Isn’t it?”

Putting him on the spot like that wasn’t fair. But he was doing what was right for the country, the kingdom, the people...

“I’m afraid I’m in agreement with them, this time.” He grimaced, maybe for the wrong reasons.

“I see.” Kenna didn’t meet his eyes for a while, before eventually resuming walking.

Raydan quickly caught up, but he didn’t dare speak again until he could sort out his thoughts.

He and Kenna... Were lovers. During the war.

They’ve spent countless nights in each others arms, and countless morning kissing each other’s injuries away.

He’d told her he loved her, something he never found easy doing... But was so easy with Kenna, since it was true.

She never said it back, and he was fine with it, really. He didn’t expect it from her. Nor he said it to hear it back.

He just wanted her to know that, to know how he felt about her. To know that she was loved.

After the war... They never truly resumed their relationship. Maybe it was Raydan’s fault, since he put some newfound distance between them.

He was a thief indeed, but he never dreamt of stealing a queen or her heart.

They never defined their relationship as well, not during the war and certainly not after...

But it couldn’t possibly be the reason Kenna haven’t gotten married?

“You’ll need a heir-” “I just don’t see why-” They started speaking at the exact same time, catching themselves just when they realized the other person started talking.

A slightly tense silence spread between them, before both burst into a heartwarming chuckle.

Raydan finally started to ease up. Realizing... The only person who put distance between them was only ever him, never Kenna.

“You were saying?” Kenna asked, raising an eyebrow.

Raydan cleared his throat. “It’s just that... You’ll need a heir. And they suggested some good candidates for a husband...” Raydan trailed off. “Are none of them to your liking?”

“Who do you have in mind?” Kenna asked, in an innocent voice that wasn’t truly working on Raydan, but for the sake of Kenna (and his sanity) he played along.

“Well, obviously Diavolos is a strong candidate, and he’s expressed interest in you in the past-”

“I don’t want Diavolos,” Kenna threw his suggestion aside, shaking her head, even before he finished talking.

“Tevan is also a good match. He’s kind and gracious, and was always charmed by you-”

“I don’t want Tevan as well.” Kenna shrugged, as if disappointed by Raydan’s suggestions.

“Well, with his newfound heritage and lifelong adoration to you, Dominic could also be a good match. Maybe Noah... Since he’s the Regent of Ebrimel. He’s quiet but he’s also very intelligent, and he’ll never let you down-”

Kenna was starting to become amused, but only slightly showing it. Her lip quirked a tiny bit up, but her eyes were still serious. “I don’t have an interest in Dom or Noah, as well.” She told him.

“I guess there are a few noble families left, spread throughout the realm, but there aren’t that many matches for you out there, Kenna... It would be easier if you’d told me what you’re looking for, to be perfectly honest.” Raydan was helpless by now.

“Oh, I’m done looking, actually. I’ve already found my match,” She said, as a matter of fact.

“Really?” Raydan would be lying if he said he didn’t miss a beat. 

Did Kenna really find someone else without him ever noticing? Was he even a good spymaster and an adviser if the most important woman in his life could do something like that right under his nose?

“U-huh,” She nodded a yes, now not even trying to hide the amusement on her face.

Raydan hesitated for a mere moment. “Is he a nobleman I know?” He tagged at the collar of his robe.

“Oh, he is noble,” Kenna started.

“Great!” It took everything in him to fake happiness of Kenna’s new relationship.

“Noble, and strong, and kind, and gracious, admirable and intelligent, he has a good heart and would never let me down, and all those other qualities you’ve mentioned.” Kenna’s eyes practically glowed when she described her loved one.

While Raydan’s heart was hurting, he couldn’t not be happy for Kenna for finding true happiness, even if it was in the arms of another.

“It’s truly great then. I’m sure he’ll be good fit and an even better king to our Stormholt.” He nodded, confidently, not even forcing himself this time.

“I’m sure of it too, but he on the other hand...” She bites on her lower lip, and Raydan almost swears under his breath.

“What about him?” He asks, as if his eyes aren’t glued to her lips at the moment.

“He’s a little bit shy, maybe timid, but only ever so with me. He’s a great fit, I’m sure... No - the only one who could ever fit the role of my husband, my king... but he doesn’t see it. Sometimes I think... Maybe he doesn’t feel the same way about me...” She shies away, looking down at her feet.

This isn’t like Kenna, at all.

“Impossible.” He takes a step forward, taking both of Kenna’s hands in his own. “You’re the most radiant, brilliant, and kindhearted woman I know. If you speak so highly of him, then he’s must done something really right. I’m sure this is just a misunderstanding, you should just talk to him.” Raydan assures her.

“You really think so?” She looks back up, meeting his eyes. She’s glowing, radiating. The way she’s looking at him right now... Raydan could never deny it... He loves that woman. Maybe he’ll always will... Even when she chooses another.

“Of course I do.” He smiles, his tone warm and confident.

“Well...” The cheekiness comes back to Kenna’s tone, as if some sort of plan of hers just worked out. “I believe I just did.” There’s a glint in her eyes, as the realization downs on Raydan.

“Oh.” He lets out a sound, and Kenna lets him process it. “OH.” His eyes widen and the broken pieces of his heart mend back together.

“Kenna, I-” He can hardly believe it... But it does all make sense now.

“Do you really feel this way about me?” He asks, taking one of her hands closer to his chest, placing it right over where his heart it, letting her feel how fast it was beating right now... For her. Only for her.

Kenna beams, giggling shortly before replying. “Obviously.” She nods. “I always have.” She admits, now more sincerely.

“But you never-” Raydan starts, only to be cut off by her.

“Never said anything?” She asks, her eyebrow rising to a worried frown. “Well, yes, obviously. We were in a middle of a war. We had danger looming over our shoulders every minute of every day. I didn’t want to tell you I loved you just because we might’ve died the next day.

I know you deserved to know it, back then, since I felt it, but... I didn’t want you to think it was just in the heat of the moment. I always thought, deep down... You knew. You must’ve felt it too.

I wanted to tell you when the war ended, and the sky were clear again. When we were out of danger and could live our lives the way the were supposed to be. But just when I gathered the courage to tell you... You pulled away.

I thought maybe you didn’t feel this way anymore, or maybe you wanted different things in life than I...

I just... Love you, Raydan.” Kenna pulled closer, now merely inches away from Raydan.

“Kenna... I’ve always loved you, and I’ll always will. I’ll follow you into the lion’s den. I’ll follow you back to face my deepest, darkest demons. Do you really think I wouldn’t follow you to the best thing that could happen to me? To marry the woman I love and to live by her side for the rest of my life?” Raydan felt like melting in front of her, not believing she was in love with him all this time, just like he was with her.

“But you said you wanted to remain a spymaster, to become my adviser, you never said anything about being a king or leading a country...” Kenna mentioned, shrugging. “I thought I might lose you if I pushed you too hard.” She admits.

“I wanted to remain by your side.” He explains. “And if I can rule by you, and bring good to the world, then I’ll gladly do it. I’ll let you lead me, though. You’re so much more experienced than I am.”

“We can argue about who’s more experienced, but I’m not about to argue with that.” She winks at him, her tone flirty and playful and Raydan feels a rush run through him, adding color to his cheeks as she pulls him closer using his shirt. 

“I love you, Kenna Rys.” Raydan blurts out, as if he was holding it in for too long.

“Yes.” Kenna smiles brightly.

“Yes?” He repeats, bewildered.

“Yes, a million times yes.” She leans in, giving him a kiss. Just a peck, at first, but then they join together, seeing stars after being apart for so long.

That kiss is passionate, but also tender, and full of heart and warmness and feelings.

“Did I just propose to you?” Raydan asks, when they finally break apart.

“I don’t know, did you?” Kenna raises a playful eyebrow at him.

“Yes.”

[theblackpanther]

Character meme: Quentin Lance ;)

Why I like them

A competent good cop, who has a firm set of beliefs. In many aspects he tried to do the same as the Arrow, but within the law. Eventually realized that in the city like Starling you someone have to step outside that law to find the justice. Despite certain issue a good father to Laurel and Sara. And probably also a good husband to Dinah before the tragedy struck the Lances and torn apart the family.

Why I don’t

Autodestructive. Obessive. He wanted to get the vigilante so much that he didn’t hesitate to use his own daughter as a bait.

Favorite episode (scene if movie)

2x03 Broken Dolls of course. And the first time he has to reach out to the Arrow (then the Hood) for help and form uneasy alliance to save Laurel (1x13, Betrayal).

Favorite season/movie

Season 1 Quentin is awesome, but season 2 is more interesting due to the change he goes through, slowly accepting the Arrow as someone who this city needs.

Favorite line

There is much more than one. ;))

Season 1, episode 1 “Pilot”

“Well, thanks for your statement. We’ll put out an APB on… Robin hood.”

Hilton: “It looks like Queen was telling the truth.”Lance: “Yeah. Well, there’s a first time for everything.”

Season 1, episode 5 “Damaged”

“I’ll be asking you a few questions, standard stuff for the report. Have you been arrested before? That’s ok, I know the answer to that one, plenty of times.”Season 2, episode 3 “Broken dolls”

Season 2, episode 3 “Broken Dolls”

[After the Arrow shot a guy] “I’m sorry. I guess he just gets enthusiastic sometimes.”

“So glad you invited me to tag along. So, this is what a typical night’s like for you, huh? Just a little breaking and entering.”

Season 2, episode 10 “Blast Radius”

Lance: You know, most cops, they meet their informants in the backseat of a cruiser or maybe a coffee shop or something, but… What’s with the mask?Arrow: Gift from a friend.Lance: You got friends?

Season 3, episode 23 “My name is Oliver Queen”

“Let me guess.This is coming from your buddy Queen, right? The city’s under attack? Must be May?”

Season 4, episode 2 “The Candidate”

“You weren’t kidding about doing things differently, were you? Instead of pin cushioning guys, now you’re burning them alive?”

Season 4, episode 4 “Beyond Redemption”

“You spend more time here now than when you were getting collared for hitting paparazzi.”

“So these visits, are they going to be a, uh, weekly thing?”

“City hall has cut my budget so tight, I can’t get evidence turned around before I’m 80.”

“After what happened to the last few mayors, I’m hoping you win in a landslide.”

“What, are you going to tell me you’re running for president now?”

“What, I don’t get a code name like the rest of you?”

“And no, I’m not ok.” [asked by Oliver if he is okay]

“Don’t worry; I got enough to put you away for 25 years. Kidding.”

“Oh, jeez. Heh. You know I got a heart condition, right?”

“You got your own key or something?”

Favorite outfit

Vintage Lance of course.

OTP

Dinah and Quentin Lance.

Brotp

Quentin and Oliver/the Arrow of course. Their relationship was the axis of the show. Once it was gone, there was no more “Arrow” I enjoyed orginally.

Head Canon

He knew all the time that Oliver is the Arrow, even despite the fact the show started to redcon it due to the organic writing [tm].

Unpopular opinion

Removing Quentin from police force was a huge mistake. It simply made zero sens within the set narrative.

A wish

I wish Quentin had a bigger part in S3 onward. In the show that didn’t turn into an autoparody.

An oh-god-please-dont-ever-happen

It had already happened.

5 words to best describe them

Persistent. Cynical. Honest. Workaholic. Justice.

My nickname for them

Shunhavabitsh. ;)

[alphabees-writes]

Glee - S1 E2 (Showmance)

Mama Mia, here I go again!

Please don’t tell me this GROWN MAN had his license plate changed to “GLEE” to reflect the high school club he runs. PLEASE.

Rachel brings a whole-ass SUITCASE to school? I know she’s extra by nature but PLEASE.

Finn just Doesn’t Know What Things Are! I adore him. 

You’re really just going to walk by Kurt hanging out by the dumpster with a bunch of dudes who harass him in the hallways? AGAIN? Nice one.

“One day, you will all work for me” I doubt these guys are going to be working up the ranks at Vogue.com, Kurt, but I rate the energy.

Emma you’re better than this dude. Run. Run as fast as your hollow bird pelvis will let you.

SANTANA’S FIRST LINE!!! You’re right, they should get a room. 

For all the creepy obsessing Will’s done so far over the glee kids, you’d think HE would be the one to notice how they don’t have enough members to qualify

Sue points out a bunch of special ed classes, and yet I’m pretty sure she says McKinley has no real support available for special needs students later on? They must be whack classes

These people are really acting like all Will does is coach the glee kids even though he’s literally a Spanish teacher

Early Quinn may be incredibly mean, but like, I’d say thanks if she killed me 

Rachel really has a whole spare outfit ready to change in to post-slushying? I guess that makes sense if it happens that regularly

Cory Monteith REALLY couldn’t dance and we love him for it

Disco didn’t suck until Mr Schue got his grubby little mitts on it

I almost forgot about Kurt’s selection of hats. What is this one? A fez? It’s fez shaped

Why is Kurt so sure they’ll throw fruit specifically? Is that McKinley asshole custom?

Terri’s actress, once again nailing the act of making me want to throttle her

Kendra also nails that.

A “used” house oh my god

THIS ARGUMENT BETWEEN KURT AND MERCEDES IS GOLDEN. “You need to call me before you dress yourself. You loo like a technicolor zebra.” They REALLY match. God I hope they ad-libbed that.

It’s the first rap of the show, folks. 

I hate Mr Schue doing Kanye, I really do, but imagine Finn doing it instead like he planned. Better? Worse? I can’t even tell anymore. 

The LOOK Kurt gives Mercedes when she starts belting out the Jamie Foxx part... Don’t be jealous hon you’ll get your bars. For real though his face is hilarious, he looks like he’s worried she’s about to burst a blood vessel with all that TALENT

Sign #5 That Mr Schuester Is An Asshole: Get your hands OFF of Kurt Will Schuester he doesn’t want to dance! Tbh though I love season 1 Kurt during the group numbers because he just always looks SO done.

Mr Schue’s also wearing a T-shirt that says “DITCH PLANS” on it. Please DITCH the state instead?

KEVIN MCHALE IS THE UNSUNG VOCAL HERO OF THIS WHOLE SHOW AND I WILL NEVER LET ANYBODY FORGET IT

Watching them all sing in a goofy, candid way is honestly healing. 

KURT’S DOING THE SINGLE LADIES RING-HAND MOVE IN THE BACKGROUND THIS BOY REALLY LOVES HIS BEY. Me too Kurt me too

They straight up gave Rachel no gag reflex and had her guidance counsellor make a joke about it? Ok RIB

“Have you ever liked somebody so much you just want to lock yourself in your room, turn on sad music and cry?” Same girl, same

AAAaaaAAALllLlLLLLLlll BYYYYY MYYY SEEEEeeeEEEEEEEELFFFF.........bY mYsEeElF i’M bY mYsElF

Ok I like Emma but she sometimes kinda sucks at her job

“He doesn’t even notice me” Rachel, hon, he’s probably already warned his neighbours about you

“Gay parents encourage rebellion” PICK A SIDE, SUE! I really can’t keep up with the convenient flip-flopping of her bigotry. And with Jean, you’d think she’d go off on Rachel for calling people “chromosonally-challenged”

Finn, of course you know who Justin Timberlake is... That’s Mr Schue’s hotter, less evil twin!

I love how they have to label Robin Thicke on the poster - you know, because of how awful and irrelevant he was even then?

Half the janitors are just gone. How has this school not been closed down already?

Sign #6 That Mr Schuester Is An Asshole: Mr Schue: I want to build a club where people can express themselves musically Literally every single member: Hello Mr Schue, I’m here to express how much I dislike the music you’re making us perform. Mr Schue: Never talk to me or my fake-unborn-son ever again

Humble, modest Finn going d’aww shucks and telling Rachel to stop complimenting him is adorable. I love him!!!

How could I forget the celibacy club... I almost feel bad for Quinn, he’ like the only person there who genuinely cares about being celibate. I don’t buy that anybody’s convinced that Puck’s a virgin...

The fact that Finn thought joining the celibacy club would get him laid is just... Yeah. It suits him. 

Jacob Ben Israel you will die by my hand you slimy, unforgivable bastard. NOBODY IS OBLIGATED TO GET YOUR DINGER WET, SCUMBAG! Short skirts are not an entitlement!!!

I still don’t know what Puck means when he says “Those skirts are crunchy toast” and I don’t think I want to know.

OH GOD T H E M A I L M A N . . .

Finn Hudson has canonically nearly killed a man and I don’t think anybody talks about that enough.

I beg all of you to look up this scene and listen to the way Finn goes “Ahahaha... Driving’s fun...” Like it just brings me so much joy. What a doofus. 

Carole’s first instinct is to yell “OH MY GOD YOU’VE KILLED HIM WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?!” Calm down queen he’s gon be fine

Quinn really hates contraception, huh!

I know your wife is a shit, Mr Schue, but it’s fucking reprehensible to lead on another woman. It’s clearly intentional at this point I’m sorry, you don’t put chalk dust on somebody’s nose like that platonically!

Rachel: We’re going to give them what they want! Kurt: Blood? God I love him

I do love the running gag of Figgins wildly overestimating the excitement for the assemblies tbh

This school doesn’t have working toilets but, hey, on the bright side, all you have to do to get expelled is shit yourself!

“Yay, Glee! Glee kids hooray!” Emma just warms my cockles

Will referring to the glee club and saying “We’re on our way back” like no, old man, you’re not getting clout for this. Then again, neither are any of the students until they’ve graduated...

AHH, PUSH IT! KURT’S HIPS. LOOK AT THEM GO. HE’S SO INTO IT.

I WANT THE FACE SUE MAKES WHEN SHE SEES FIGGINS TAPPING HIS FOOT TATTOOED ON MY HEART

Finn’s face as he gets ready to start his part... He’s so nervous. Bless him...

THE PERFECT TIMING OF KURT SLAPPING HIS ASS. And then the zoom on that fucking fanny pack going crazy this scene is so fucking iconic. That fanny pack has been burned into my retinas forever. 

AND THE WAY HE WOBBLES HIS HEAD AROUND AS HE STEPS BACK. KURT! FUCKING! HUMMEL!

Oh god, now he’s crawling across the floor to Mercedes. I can’t tear my eyes away he’s GOING for it!

They really had Finn and Rachel go that hard? Honestly up until that point, the routine isn’t too overtly sexual, but now I understand why they get in trouble 

I DON’T GET HOW THEY’RE STILL LOOKED DOWN ON AFTER THIS PERFORMANCE! Nearly everybody applauds! RIB just had to have that cake and eat it too. 

I demand Will’s resignation too, Sue

Ah, the approved songs list... That they will proceed to ignore for the rest of the season post the Unholy Trinity’s audition

Sign #7 That Mr Schuester Is An Asshole: He has NO PLACE to be mad at Rachel here. You didn’t listen to any of your students, you wouldn’t compromise, and now they’re going on a sex riot. You did this!

Ken Tanaka you cannot undermine a woman’s self esteem and convince her to settle for you as a second choice, and then complain about feeling like a second choice... WHY do they ever act like he’s a victim here?!

Finn saw that whole-ass picnic set up and didn’t think to ask about it? King. I love one (1) himbo. The way he says “You’re cool, Rachel” just fucks me up every time...

She pours him the TINIEST drink in the world? Girl the cups not even a tenth full and he’s a big boy...

The real OTP is Finn x Airplane Cups

Why does Rachel lie down for the kiss... Is it solely so Finn can have his little overflow at the mayo factory or???

THE MAILMAN SCENE HAPPENS EVERY TIME HE KA-BLAMOS OH MY GOD HOW DID I FORGET...

Look, Rachel, I get that it sucks that he ran away, but he literally has a girlfriend? You couldn’t have expected things to go that well...

THE UNHOLY TRINITY FORMS... I’M QUAKING

Throwback to how blatantly obvious it was that Santana and Quinn weren’t singing at all. How did they think they’d get away with that...

Brittany’s original sideswept bangs? Ugh. Giving me LIFE.

Dianna’s voice turned me gay. I’m genuinely convinced my sexuality is Quinn Fabray’s fault and I’m not even mad?

By this point we know next to nothing about Santana’s character, but the second Sue suggests sabotage, her face fucking lights up. She’s living for it already 10/10

Will you can’t make Emma tag along to all your janitorial shifts I’m sorry. It’s just that you’re married. And a jackass. 

I know Rachel went behind his back, but there’s no real reason to give Quinn the Don’t Stop Believing solo? She’s talented and incredible and I love her, sure, but it doesn’t suit her voice at all my guy, if you didn’t have biscuits for ears you’d know that...

Is this the only instance where Will takes actual responsibility for the glee club’s actions rather than blaming it all on the kids? Wow... A rare gem.

The way he says “I should never have pushed disco so hard...” All serious like... Get a fucking grip

I can believe that Rachel’s neighbours would sue her for singing all the god damn time

Rachel singing “Take A Bow” is more fitting than I realised. At first I was like, “that’s dumb, Finn doesn’t really realise what he did anyway” but it fits her character to use a song and spin it so she feels empowered by it in the end. Or at least, tries to feel that way.

So there’s episode 2! What a hot mess. We love our hot mess.