#calla and daisy. by wave to earth

[byemimmy]

day 4 - flowers

[fairyhaos]

seventeen as wave to earth songs

requested by @haocovr !

notes: this was my excuse to finally drag my ass into listening to w2e haha

[this fic's spotify playlist]

masterlist

seungcheol

sunburn. the prominent drum beats and guitars make the song feel darker than some of their others. more grounded, more determined, more assured. nothing whimsical, but still fiercely and unconditionally loving all the same. there's also protection there- the idea of intentionally burning in the sun for people you love to live.

jeonghan

evening glow. it's a song about how one is perceived and receiving love unconditionally anyway, and it's something that, oddly, fits jeonghan. it's also a song that gives off vibes of tired love: not a love that feels exhausting, but of loving someone deeply even when you're at your most exhausted. being by their side no matter what.

joshua

peach eyes. gentlest gentleman song for the gentlest gentleman person in the entire world. it reminds me of cliche romantic moments: picnics by the river, serenading someone on the balcony, kissing under fireworks. the colour imagery of pastels and gentleness fits him so well, too. there's devotion, fondness, looking over at someone and realising you want to spend the rest of your life with them.

junhui

daisy. it's whimsical. it's romantic. it's almost painfully fluffily cheesy and hopelessly infatuated and adorable, just like junhui. it's eyes lighting up almost embarrassingly bright when you see your favourite person. it's giggling internally when you finally hold hands with them. it's junhui in a nutshell.

hoshi

pueblo. it's chill. it's a chill song, don't-carish but also just at peace. it feels like the soundtrack to a vlog that he'd make, playing in the background as he walks down a bridge, hoodie hanging off one shoulder while the sun beats down on him, but he feels calm. honestly the song just makes me think of 231005 hoshi tbh.

wonwoo

love. the opening notes of this song are so, so lavender purple, and the lyrics are very silver. those of you who have read my wonwoo synaesthesia post know how important that is to me. but it's also so gentle, almost relaxed, in its message of love, like faces melting into smiles that lift up the lips almost of their own accord.

woozi

gold. the drums at the beginning with their syncopated beats is so delicious and basically sold this song as woozi-coded to me. but also the conviction and the determination and self-confidence is so present in this song. it makes me think of bronze coloured pedestals and nameless faces in a crowd but also immense sense of self-assuredness.

minghao

light. it reminds me of some watercolour-style animated movie with no dialogue, only music, and changing sceneries of watercolor people living in a watercolor world. it's whimsical, but not quite. it's dreamy, but only almost. nevertheless, it's romantic, devastatingly so, and promises care and affection like no other.

mingyu

so real. can't explain this one tbh. it starts off so chill and minghao-esque, but it makes me think of mingyu too bc this man is so perceptive and very feeling and very very empathetic. and then the crescendo into a jazzy instrumental outro? it's so so mingyu in the busy-ness of it and the swirling colours and brightness and desire to be perceived but also to be perceived well.

dokyeom

calla. the elegance and the beauty and the hope and the natural imagery that this entire song and it's title evokes is so dk it actually hurts. the blues melodies with the accidentals add a yearning note to the song and it's all so complex and beautiful and reminds me of him. also the message of protection? of nurture? of growth? does that not make you think of him too?

seungkwan

wave. this feels like roadtrips, but peaceful roadtrips. like snapshots of someone rolling down the car window, trailing their hand through the air as they drive down a road by the sea. it's like a daisy petal love, soft and numerous and almost child-like, full of a love that's been long established and carries the promise of many, many more years of comfort together.

vernon

bad. the idea of gentle devotion in the lyrics. the idea that seeing one particular person instantly makes your entire day better. the idea of utter adoration and unconditional love. that's so so vernon actually, and the gentleness and unquestioning, inexplicable, "of course my day was good. i saw you" is so devastatingly him in ways i just cannot explain

chan

surf. the chill, the groove, the lightness? it's jazzy, light like sunlight peeking through thin white curtains. it's a song that immediately makes you smile and feel almost coyly warm, almost like the comfort and security that comes with taking someone's hand and running away from other people's control: it's a giddy security, perhaps a bit tenuous, but makes you feel alive.

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[breezeoow]

Seventeen as a song by wave to earth ~

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1. Scoups as nouvelle vague

Will my footsteps stop by the time I'm out of breath?

The place to go back is fogged up now

If we go forward, would there be something to see?

I really have no expectations, yeah

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2. Jeonghan as dried flower

There's no way back

We're lost in this room

Those scenes of you

It's all blurred out

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3. Joshua as peach eyes

Peach eyes and blue skies, I'll be with you on your ride

It's on the moonlight, how many songs I write

You'll be my sunlight, how could I not rely

On you, peach eyes?

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4. Jun as bonfire

What color is my sky painted?

What color is your emotion?

Close your eyes slowly and feel the wind

The bonfire is fading out

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5. Hoshi as bad

When I went to the park

I recognized you at a glance

Face to face, we smiled

And I finally held your hands

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6. Wonwoo as love.

My small heart

Like small waves inside

Break and push towards you

Melting and falling away

And only then can I see my eternity

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7. Woozi as calla

Calla, someone said that your time will be over soon

But Calla, you can always grow back

If you don't have enough sunlight

I'll blow the clouds away, Calla

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8. The8 as ocean floor

My figure is turning vague

'Cause I am in the dark

Oh, am I in the dark?

Feels like I am just out of reach

Could you hold my hands?

Oh, where did you go?

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9. Mingyu as evening glow

If I feel broken, you will find me

Those useless words were falling apart on me

I'm struggling in my world

I might be full of flaws

But you will crave my heart

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10. DK as pink

Here, everyone is free

Hearts spreading, flying freely like the blue sky

Though my steps may be heavy

I ran through the grass fields until my shoes wore out

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11. Seungkwan as light

There is a light not far away from us, from us

The light will shine with the clouds

We're gonna fly up into the blue sky, So slowly

And we held the moon in our arms

You always had me, You're always shining

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12. Vernon as homesick

Will you please take me home?

A flightless feather,

My freezing breath, frozen memories

Fearless behavior

It doesn't exist in me anymore

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13. Dino as wave

Oh, we will wither someday

It has no scent, it has no warmth

Oh, we'll be forgotten someday

But with that wave, it will be remembered forever

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14. Seventeen as daisy

Oh, daisy

It's my happiness to run into you

Life always goes on and on

But I'll live with you forever

So, be my daisy

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[wheeboo]

seventeen as wave to earth songs

FEATURING. seventeen (ot13) GENRE. headcanons WARNINGS. none WORD COUNT. 1.3k

notes: i thought n wrote this within the hours of 3-4 am because my brain couldn’t fight the urge even tho no one asked for this lmao ;; im blaming this seungkwan edit on tiktok that conspired me to do this. a lot of ppl have prob done this but this is my take (some of them were HARD) :') honestly any of these can be switched around

choi seungcheol as calla

the first word i associated with this song is "devotion", and my mind immediately thought of cheol. he is the definition of loyalty and puts in his all when it comes to love and towards whoever his calla will be. he has the power of reassurance and hope, and this can also be interpreted vice versa will cheol being the "calla" of the relationship--the one who may be withering away inside, so he needs that other half to supply him with the rain that he needs to grow

"But Calla, you can always grow back, oh If you don't have enough sunlight I'll blow the clouds away, Calla Bloom yourself until the end"

yoon jeonghan as daisy.

jeonghan as daisy just MAKES SENSE?? he is the splash of colour within a simplistic life, a constant source of happiness even in the most mundane situations. i just love the vibrant feels of this song and it makes me imagine a scenario of running down the beach holding hands with him. seeing his presence just never fails to brighten up my day up, and its just a very comforting song in general which reminds me sm of him

"Oh, daisy, it's my happiness to run into you Life always goes on and on But, I'll live with you forever So, be my daisy"

joshua hong as bad

the instrumentals of the song gives me joshua vibes. and just like the lyrics, how can the sight of joshua's smile/just him in general not make your day even better? for some reason i also had an imagination of him serenading someone with this song plsss, it would be so swoonworthy to hear that. its such a romantic song abt finding joy and happiness in your loved one, and i think joshua has a lot of love inside of him

"How could my day be bad when I'm with you? You're the only one who makes me laugh So how can my day be bad? It's a day for you"

wen junhui as light

the constant mention of the moon and the sky just gives me jun energy. i don't know if the word quirky is the right word to call this song (probably not, now that i think abt it, maybe more calm) but its a word i would definitely describe jun with. he's always a person who tries his best to shine as much as he could and he's just someone you can rely on yk

"You are my sea, you are my sunshine The star, the moon"

kwon soonyoung as pink

this song is just very... freeing and nostalgic? and it reminds of me soonyoung where everything just feel so liberating and free when it comes to being with him. his spirit just seems to rid of any worries just so easily, and it kind of reminds me of the sunset, where the colour pink is shown, and just like the song says- it's such a beautiful colour just like him

"During the sunset The pink light is clear It drew you, the beautiful you Your image" (translation may not be accurate because it's in full korean)

jeon wonwoo as seasons

someone had to be seasons and it was such a hard choice of who to give this song to but ultimately, i picked wonwoo. this song is just so bittersweet and melancholic. it holds so many heartfelt emotions inside of it but also so many unhappy emotions as well. it displays vulnerability and how that kind of feeling can feel burdensome to those around you and overall, i feel like he is the more perfect choice for this song tbh

"Oh my life is fallin' apart Maybe no one will notice if I disappear But I'll pray for you all the time If I could be by your side I'll give you all my life, my seasons"

lee jihoon as wave

i absolutely adore the instrumentals of this song sm. it's about embracing the unknown with someone special and i feel like the kinda fits with jihoon very well. i just love the symbolism of waves and stars in the song and how it symbolises this desire to adventure and traverse thru the unknown. i also think jihoon is very introspective n knowing that nothing lasts forever, but with the wave being mentioned that will last forever just,, perfectly contrasts with that? this was a bit hard to explain asljkdlas n made more sense in my head

"When you spoke to me, The words are like a floating star Now I'm next to you The waves will take us far away"

xu minghao as ride

the lyrics of the song is basically describing someone else being your safe space, and i definitely think minghao is that. he is the type of person whose presence is an easy source of comfort to whatever sort of emotional baggage one may hold. he's simply just the definition of the word comfort and to me, is what this song gives

"I'm on a ride Ride You are my city Everything"

kim mingyu as peach eyes

mingyu is just the type of person whose eyes seem to hold SO MUCH love or appear so lovestruck? or just him in general tbh--he just seems to hold so much love and is willing to dump that all for the person he adores w all his life. like eyes can carry so much within them istg. this song is also more on the cheery and upbeat side and i definitely think that resonates w the type of person that he is

"Peach eyes and blue skies It's on the moonlight, how many songs I write You'll be my sunlight, how could I not rely On you, peach eyes?"

lee seokmin as sunny days

the sun = seokmin hello?? i love the description of nature in this song and it reminds me of walking in the park on a sunny afternoon with him and it's just so perfect, like how everything is just so insignificant without the presence of the other person aka him. it's a golden type of love where it doesn't waver even as time goes by, and i can definitely see that with seokmin

"You are my golden age Evеrything shines so bright That my eyes go blind Our youth never ages here"

boo seungkwan as love.

this is my favourite wave to earth song btw. it may just be me being very biased but listening to the song while thinking of him just FITS him? the song is literally abt the strength of love thru hardships, being someone with a fragile heart, and reminds me of those types of hugs where it just feels... right? like everything is simply okay? the song makes me ascend each time i listen to it on full blast, and boo never fails to make me ascend with not just his voice, but his care and the amount of love he carries in himself, his strength, just HIM

"My little heart too Like small waves in it Broken and pushed back Melting into you Only then can I see my eternity" (translation may not be accurate because it's in full korean)

vernon chwe as so real

the instrumentals in this song esp at the end are so superior btw. other than that, despite the calm vibes this song emits just like vernon, it's also a song about feeling stuck, about being lost in your emotions. not that i'm assuming vernon is feeling this way, but in general, it reminds me of that feeling being alone in your own world which i think suits him with this song more than others

"I can't explain Where I'm buried now An empty vein You'll never understand"

lee chan as surf.

this song has such an uplifting and upbeat vibe and it's about enjoying the time that you have, even though it's temporary, and living in the moment spending time with yourself and also those that you love as well. the lyrics make me smile so much, and i definitely think chan fits the song very well because i def think he has this power to charge others (like his members) with energy just by being himself

"Dance my babe, dance my friends We don't have much time to enjoy Just sing it my babe Bigger than you ever did We don't have much time to enjoy Our time will be gone someday But I'm okay Life is like surfin' anyway"

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[hywenhywen]

★ — wave to earth

a mini collection for le sserafim + newjeans based off of songs by wave to earth ! (minus hyein for obvious reasons)

★ : personal favorite

0.01 bad - huh yunjin

0.02 seasons - kim chaewon

0.03 light - kang haerin ★

0.04 daisy. - danielle marsh

0.05 sunny days - hanni pham

0.06 calla - nakamura kazuha

0.07 love. - hong eunchae

0.08 peach eyes - kim chaewon

0.09 pink - miyawaki sakura

0.10 wave - kim minji

[artemis-potnia-theron]

How I perceive different deities' energies: (pt. 2)

(based on personal experiences)

Bast 🐈‍⬛: Velvet. Roses. Incense. Aloe vera. Coconut milk. An enchanted vapor that fills the room like a fog, and suddenly its like I've known you for centuries. Light footsteps against wood floor. The humid steam of a sauna. Hot rocks against skin. An abundance of flowers; bouquets from the soul. Black mirrors and purple cystals.

Skadi 🗻: Breathing in winter air. Sharp and crisp within my lungs. Goose bumps. Cloud puffs of breath on a frigid morning. Wolves calling to each other. Dandelions. The whirl of an arrow loosed from its bow. Freshly fallen snow. Thick boots. Leather.

Fenrir 🐺: Righteous fury. Red behind the eyes. A pounding in my chest. An ancient drumb beat. Raw, red meat. Satiated hunger. An ache in my legs like I've been sprinting for a lifetime. Bone shards. The rage of the wronged. A long-fought battle. Bittersweet victory.

Freyja 🏵: My aunt's house. Plush fabric. A banquet. Cherry wine. Waves of gold. A concealed dagger. Calla lilies. Tough love and long embraces. Embroidered silk tapestries. A jewel encrusted mirror. Rosemary. Sun-catchers. Lace.

Kybele 🦁: Mountain mist. Echoing laughter. A voice that sings from somewhere just over the horizon. Dawn breaking. Roasted meat. Whiskey. Frenized dance at dusk. Breathing hard, almost panting. A sting. A balm. Cornflower. Daisies. Queen Anne's lace.

Inanna 🌟: A blue, purple light somewhere in the night. The brightest star in the sky. A river that flows between her and I and you and waves of souls that came before us. A beckoning song and a voice that comes from the heavens. An rare orchid.

Demeter 🌾: Divine rage and divine love. Wind through fields of wheat. Sun-dried tomatoes. Corn boiling in the pot. Hot summer wind. Dried grass. Being carried to my room as a child while I fell asleep. A sweet ache. A mother's touch. Trust, and a torrent of fury when that trust is broken.

Ereshkigal 🦉: Damp earth. Echoes. Owl talons. Quiet as a tomb and breathless whispers. A fluttering of wings in pitch black. Something dancing at the corner of my eye. Strength. Peace. Sterness. Beauty like the cosmos. She demands respect from every tounge.

Persephone 🥀: A funeral shroud. Bioluminescent fungi. Sweet, overripe fruit. Flowers growing from a corpse. Bones in bird nests. A hand clasping mine in the night. The smell of rain. Learning to live with my grief. A fate I no longer run from.

Cailleach Bheur ❄️: Fennel tea. Blizzard air. A lit cabin hearth while the storm rages outside. An heirloom quilt over my shoulders. Quiet. Contemplative. Resolutely austere. She knows all the answers, but she will have her silence. Burning coals. Shepherd's pie. Baked nuts. Glowing silver.

[disney-princess-ehlena]

The Language of Flowers

There are not many simple matters in life, and when two opposing forces clash, the aftermath creates an unrecognizable world for all.  Rey Kenobi had witnessed this crucial life truth from a young age.  Her grandfather, Obi-Wan, reigned over the collective surrounding territories until his ward rose up and took control over a significant portion of the galaxy through force and fear.  

After gathering a substantial amount of support from frustrated and hungry citizens who felt that their needs were being neglected, Anakin Skywalker took their force along with a new name.  From the smoke and ashes of a divided republic came Darth Vader and his disciples, and so began a war that spanned over three generations.

Looking out over the sparse gardens that once sheltered blooms of daisies and calla lillies, Rey was saddened to see the brown earth so barren.  Her mother used to tend to the flowers, but with Lady Kenobi's death came a dry spell of its own.  No longer was Rey able to confide in another woman, nor in her own father.  Both of her parents had been taken by this pointless conflict, which left Rey in a difficult position as of today.  

A slightly muted knock came at the door, alerting Rey of her incoming assistance.  "Come in," she called, still looking out the window.  In came an older brunette holding both arms full of cloth and ribbons.  "Good morning, Elise."

"Good morning, m'lady."  Elise curtsied as Rey came over, taking the garments from her maid's hands.  "How are you feeling today?"  The melancholy expression on the princess' face spoke volumes, and Elise clamped her lips together.  "Shall we get you dressed?"

"I suppose it would be best to get this over with."  Rey shed her sleeping gown and started to don her finery.  She gave a little chuckle when she realized what her outfit looked like in the light.  "Grandfather will love the color of this dress."  Elise smiled mischeviously at her mistress.

"I do hope so.  The last time this was worn, your mother was publicly announcing her engagement.  I hope this arouses a sense of hope just as it did that day."  Rey smiled through tears toward her haidmaiden.

"Thank you for putting so much thought into it.  So much rides on the events of today, and it's a bit stressful in and of itself."

"If you put as much effort into making a better kingdom as you worry about, I'm sure we'll all be fine.  Come now, let's get your hair and face completed."  Elise took Rey's hands and guided her over to turn a sweet princess into a regal queen.

Elise had stepped away to retrieve a bottle of perfume when another knock came at the door.  She answered the call and came back over to the vanity holding a large bouquet of flowers.  "For you, m'lady."  Rey looked in the mirror and stared at the reflection in wide-eyed awe.  

"That's the biggest one yet."

"Who do you suppose they're from, if I may ask?"  Rey took them from Elise's arms and examined them.

"To be honest, I'm not sure.  They've always been different combinations.  I thought they were from Finn when I first started receiving them because there were asters, carnations and gladious blooms.  But the more I get, the more I wonder."  Rey twisted the bouquet in her hands, looking at the selection for this occasion.  "Hmm... my shadowy friend decided to send white gardenias, yellow daffodils, red amaryllises, and red and blue roses.  What is the message this time, Elise?"  The handmaiden looked a bit baffled as she recited her knowledge of flower lore.

"White gardenias mean that the receiver is lovely, as well you are.  But they can also mean a secret love.  Red amaryllises are a sign of worth beyond beauty.  Yellow daffodils stand for new beginnings and rebirth, such as your engagement today.  Unfortunately, they can also represent unrequited love, although I don't think this is the case if they're from Finn.  The strangest part is the roses."  Elise's brow furrowed as she studied the collection.

"Why is that?"  Rey began inspecting the roses for some type of blemish or strange symbol.

"By usual standards, red roses are the symbol for passion and love.  Their deep color is the perfect way of reflecting deep emotions, but the blue roses..."  Elise walked away to retrieve a bottle of perfume.  As she came back to stand in front of Rey, she wore a look of worry on her face.  

"M'lady,  I don't think the flowers are from Finn.  Blue roses cannot be attained naturally.  They are a symbol of unattainable love and mystery, and they convey the message of not being able to have an object of affection."  Rey felt her eyebrows knit together in confusion, but words failed her.  "Would you like me to alert the royal guard to stay closer for the festivities?"

"That shouldn't be necessary.  If this person was going to harm me, they've had more than a handful of ample opportunities.  I can handle this."  Rey laid the bouquet on her vanity and pulled out a single blue blossom, threading it through her hair to test a theory.  "Now, we have a celebration to attend. Let's finish this costume and be on our way."

Hiding in a crowd had always been the easiest way to observe and take notes.  Some things, such as that universal fact, would never change.  Pulling his hood up securely over his head, Kylo Ren made his way into the sea of bodies.  Everyone had dressed in their finery to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of their princess and some publicly unknown... well, the word 'gentleman' could be a bit too kind depending on who the man was.  

Casting a silent spell to make himself a bit more inconspicuous, Kylo walked to the front of the gathering and pulled a single red rose from his cape.  

She would have to notice this way.  One of the reasons he liked her was because she was smart enough to figure out things like this.

Sending up a prayer that she wouldn't do anything drastic in front of the guards, he waited for her like the rest of her obedient subjects.

The moment was quickly approaching for her speech, and although she was practiced in the art, Rey still felt herself growing nauseous.  Elise stood by her side, rubbing up and down her arms gently.  "Don't worry m'lady, this is just the same type of public appearance you do all the time.  Breathe, and don't trip over your feet."  Rey started sweating a bit more at that piece of advice.

"May I present my granddaughter, Princess Reyne Alena Edlyn Kenobi."  Rey stepped forward and waved with a broad smile toward her subjects.  Obi-Wan stepped politely to her left side, applauding with the crowd at her arrival.  Through the noise, she could feel a significant spiritual pull through the crowd, but she couldn't pinpoint from where.  It was strong enough to steal her breath away, but thankfully, the audience paid no mind.

Once the applause began to grow quiet, Rey cleared her throat and started to speak, gathering confidence as she went.  

"My loyal subjects, it has been a long and hard road to building a better society for all.  Some said it couldn't be done, but my grandfather and I have worked tirelessly to achieve this current point of success.  Our work is not yet complete, but what we have done, we could not have done without the help of each of you.  Patience, understanding, and a hunger for a better life are elements that drive our beautiful kingdom to places that we have not seen in decades."  

A loud rallying cry echoed off the wooden platforms holding Rey and her family above the crowd.  Encouraging her to continue, Obi-Wan smiled and motioned with his hands.

"The success of a leader depends largely on surrounding support systems.  I watched my mother and father, your queen and king, prepare for a future they never got to witness.  My own coronation is quickly approaching.  In honor of this momentous occasion, I would like to introduce to you Prince Finn Thelcar, future king consort of Takodana.  We share a public announcement of our engagement as of today with the people who have made our kingdom the dream we wished."  

Rey reached her arm out to the right wing of the stage, signaling for him to join her.  He walked out nervously, waving toward the citizens with a tentative smile on his face as the audience applauded.  His navy blue coat accentuated her own powder blue dress, and all she could think was that although she didn't quite love him, they could be a power team for her country's future.  Rey's nerves had gotten the best of her over the past few weeks, trying to figure out how to love a man that felt more like family than a husband.  Watching as he addressed her... no, their kingdom, she felt a bit of hope.  Maybe they could learn how to love and take care of each other, together.

Looking out over the crowd, Rey felt the same spiritual pull from the beginning of her speech.  Her eyes scanned across all the bodies, unable to gather a specific location once again.  Feeling a bit defeated, she started to look back at Finn but saw a tall, cloaked figure standing in the front of the crowd.  It appeared to be a hooded man holding a single red rose, staring her down as though he intended to devour her whole.  Tearing her attention away before she displayed her fear, she turned back to her future husband and listened as he ended the speech to her subjects.

Once the public speech was finished, Rey and Finn made their way to the reception area.  All the dignitaries were waiting for them to make their entrance, arm in arm, as was expected.  Rey smiled at Finn, knowing that he was still a bit nervous.  "You can always imagine them naked," she whispered in his ear.

"I think that would be a bad idea for a number of reasons, peanut."  His childhood nickname had stuck with them through time, reminding her of simpler days.  They made their way to the other side of the room, taking a seat on the thrones her parents had sat in when she was a child.  Nostalgia was a strong theme today; she had prepared for that inevitability.  "So what do we do?"

"We watch our people, even if this isn't an accurate representation of all, and we provide a soundboard tonight.  Everything tonight is just mainly for show and practice, for now.  Grandfather will take of the urgent matters while we get to know the people."  There was a moment of comfortable silence between the two of them as they watched the mingling and elbow-rubbing.  "Sorry for forgetting, but I meant to thank you for the flowers earlier.  They were beautiful."  Finn looked at her in confusion.

"What are you talking about?"

"The bouquet you sent me earlier today.  I thought you'd see the rose in my hair and be happy."  His eyes shot to the flower she wore and grew wide.

"I wish I had thought to get you flowers, but I was so nervous that I forgot.  There's no way to obtain a rose that color anyway, I wouldn't know how..."  Rey's face fell, turning her smile into a frown.  "Rey, are you okay?  Is someone stalking you?"  She stood suddenly, face contorting into determination.  

"I'm fine.  I'm going to take a walk, I'll be back shortly."  Finn stood to escort her, but she waved him back down.  "This is something I need to do myself."  Placing a chaste kiss on his cheek, she smoothed out her skirts.  "Trust me, I'll be back in a few moments.  I have to check out something, and I have a feeling I need to do it by myself."  Leaving him standing alone in front of their thrones, Rey made her way to the side doors of the ballroom.

So many pointless discussions were being held by people who thought themselves significant for no reason.  Coming to these events always made Kylo sick at his stomach.  It might help if they hadn't cast him out of "normal" society, but perhaps the solitude had been beneficial.  His skills had grown tenfold since he was a teenager.  Watching his mother being sent to live in a different land than himself had given him just the appropriate push to overtake these... commoners.

As much as he hated himself, he couldn't stay away from town.  This princess, average as she appeared, had caught his attention.  She may not be aware of it right now, but they shared something.  That certain something that had sent himself and his mother into exile.  He intended on telling her tonight, but he would have to get her away from the crowd, and that man who had been declared her consort this afternoon.  

The sound of clicking heels was his signal to hide behind the shrubbery once more.  Patience was indeed a virtue, but it was starting to feel a bit tiresome.

Cool, fresh air hit Rey's face with a bit of force, calming her anxious nerves.  Entertaining a high number of bodies was never the kind of event she enjoyed, especially with such a snooty crowd.  She had learned how to properly communicate with counts and duchesses, but the desire to gossip and demonstrate the power of wealth and standing was lacking in her personality.

Unweaving the blue rose from her curls, she examined it with a shrewd stare.  If Finn hadn't been sending her these careful arrangements...

"I see you found my blossoms."  Rey jumped back away from the man in black.  He seemed to have appeared from nowhere, quiet as a mouse.  

"Who are you?"  She watched as he moved toward her in small steps as though he were afraid of spooking her.  

"Your family cast out my own.  But I'm sure you wouldn't remember the lore of the Skywalkers."  His tone had turned hard and bitter as he continued to speak.  "Your grandfather turned out mine, leaving him to wallow in the filth and cold, while he was never made to suffer."

"Anakin.  Your grandfather was Darth Vader?"  Rey's hand jerked to her mouth in realization.  

"One and the same."  The dark man walked toward her, enclosing her between himself and the wall.

"All I have to do is scream and the guards will come looking for me."  Sweat beaded across her forehead and neck, sliding down her spine.

"I don't mean you harm.  But I'm glad to see that you're enjoying my gifts."  He reached for the rose in her hand, pulling the red one from his cloak as well.  Intertwining them, the man reached for a curl and weaved both the roses into her hair.  "I had hoped you'd notice me in the crowd today."  Rey's eyes grew large as she recognized the spiritual pulse from earlier.  

"You need to leave, now.  Mages aren't allowed in the land anymore."  She tried to run around him and found herself encaged by his arms.  

"Not since the Kenobi's banished us.  But no worries, I don't hold past transgressions against you."

"Then what do you want?"  He traced a hand down the side of her face, leaving electric sparks in the wake of his glove.  

"To give you a bit of information, and to make an offer."  He stood back and allowed her to step away from the wall.  She watched him with caution as he looked through the door with narrowed eyes.  "The man you have chosen to govern this country with, this Finn character, he's not an adequate partner for you."

"What would you know about the House of Thelcar?"  He walked back toward her with a devious smile shining from under his hood.

"I know that they are not yet aware of your magical powers," he whispered into her ear, eliciting a gasp.

"How did you..."

"Not here, and not now."  

"If not now, then when?  And how would I find you anyway?"  Rey crossed her arms and craned her neck, trying to get a better look at the man who seemed to know so much about her personal life.  He turned away and pretended to ignore her question.

"People will tell you to stay away from me, but you, of all people, having nothing to fear from Kylo Ren.  Come find me when you're ready for a teacher."

"How do I find you?!"  She came running up behind him, realizing that he was preparing to leave.

"You're a smart girl, you'll find a way."  When Kylo turned to face her, he wore a sideways smirk.  His expression momentarily left her breathless and a bit unaware of her surroundings.  When she came to, Kylo was standing directly in front of her.  "Just call out to me in your mind and I'll find you."  He pressed his lips gently on her's and felt as she tensed for a moment, then relaxed and closed her eyes as if he were an old friend.  When she opened her eyes, Kylo had vanished into thin air.

Rey touched her lips with tentative fingers, knowing that she wouldn't be able to rest until she knew more about this Kylo Ren figure.