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chloe-spade · 8 months ago

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A Rose Sword Act One: The Darkness

Amore and Silver stared at each other and for a moment, the world stopped for them.

"You have my eyes," Amore gasped, "I mean, it's rare. I never seen anyone with that eye color before..I mean, don't you see it?"

"Y-yes," Silver nodded, "I see it. I mean, now I do."

Amore grinned and got up with a smile. "Well, I should thank you for saving me from those pixies! I didn't know about them…like that."

"Well, that's how they are." Silver said, "They love tricking people or pranking humans until they manage to steal something out of them. They're categorized as Trickster Fae."

"Oh? I always heard of Fae," Amore recalled, "but I never seen them before…well, that's because I never left the outskirts of my own cottage. I mean, I have, but not without a guardian to take care of me. Maybe that's why I never saw faes or mythical creatures before."

"Well, I do see that," Silver agreed, "I'm only allowed to go out without a guardian too. I actually did sneak away from my older brother."

"Really?"

"I heard you," Silver confessed, "and your little issue."

"Oh, right." Amore gulped with a small laugh, "I understand. But I do thank you for saving me, uh…I didn't ask for your name, didn't I?'

"It's Silver."

"Oh, like your hair color? Aw, that's adorable,"

"And I'm going to guess this doesn't mean your name is Golden." Silver joked.

"Nope, Amore," he laughed happily, "Though, I do think Golden matched, if I was named after my hair like you. Though, I never see silver hair before. Not in a bad way," Amore gulped in nervousness, "I just think it looks great."

Silver blushes a little and gets up. "Well, I do think I look pretty cool with it. But, we should be going."

Amore nodded in agreement and went to grab his basket but gasped as he realized that it was empty, no more berries to be found.

"Oh no!" Amore whined, "Those Pixies stole all my berries. I wanted to give them to my family for desert."

"Yeah, they do that. How about we find some new ones before I take you home."

"Yes, please."

Amore and Silver spent the next few minutes, finding some replaceable berries for Amore, who was worried about it. But Silver kept a cool head, helping Amore with it.

"So, how come you never left?" Silver asked.

"Hmm? Oh, it was about something about being in the woods being healthy for a young kid lile me," Amore asked, "But it also means I talk to animals, and not people. As if people come into the woods as well. Other than my family, I never had many to talk too."

Silver nodded in agreement.

"Same with me as well, but I am more aware that I think it's because I am human, unlike my family. They were always concerned when I got hurt or if they saw blood on me. It does make me feel small in comparison like I wasn't strong enough to take care of myself. But i train with my father daily, so I am getting stronger."

"But being a human has those disadvenatage."

"It does."

After a bit, they filled the basket full of berries, much to Amore's relief.

"Thank you so much…now I need to go before my uncle Finch atcually sends a search party for me."

Both boys had a small laugh before Amore rushed off as he waved back at Silver, with a grin before disappearing into the darkness, leaving Silver alone.

🌹

Amore panted when he arrived at his cottage. Amoré rushed back and with his luck, it was before the others came back. But sneaking back without being noticed was harder than he planned.

"Amore, where have you been?!" Finch asked, now examining Amore.

"Sorry if I was late, Uncle Finch!" He panted, "I had a good day."

Finch gasped, looking at Amoré's soaked clothes. "What happened to your clothes?! Why are you wet!?"

"I accidentally fell in on my way back! And you won't believe me if I told you that today something extraordinary happened!!"

Finch sighed, "Get some dry clothes on! I don't want you to catch a cold."

Amoré nods happily and walks back into his room.

"Silver…" He whispered, "I hope I can see you again. Maybe someday, when we have time."

⚔️

Silver managed to convince Malleus that he walked off to just see more of the land, so he wasn't so freaked out when Malleus found him.

"I do hope you never do that again," Malleus sighed and started to walk down the path, "But I do understand your curiousity."

"Sorry, Malleus," Silver grinned. "I do have a question."

"Ask,"

"Has there been anyone with the same eyes as I have?" Silver asked.

"Oh, maybe in another land," Malleus asked, "your eyes are extremely rare and that makes you much more special than everyone else. Things like that makes you unique."

"As a human?"

"As a person, Silver. No matter if you were born as a fae or a human, I believe that everyone is special, even some don't see it."

Silver looked up at Malleus and had a sincere happy look.

When entered the cottage path, Malleus stopped and looked down at Silver.

"I can rest here," Silver yawned softly, "I just need a small nap."

"Anything that you wish," Malleus laughed, "I'll see you tomorrow, little one," Malleus said his goodbyes and walked off, leaving Silver to rest again on a tree to doze off.

Silver's slumber didn't last as he heard a crack of a nearby branch. Though sleepy, he looks around for the person who woke him up.

He saw another boy his age, one with animal ears and a tail behind him, and in his arms was some food, mostly sugared bread, surprised to see another kid around the forest.

"Hello," Silver whispered, going over to the boy, "are you ok?"

The boy looked up at him alarmed at Silver's sudden appearance.

"…y-yeah," he answered and looked at him, "what are you doing in the middle of the woods?"

"I live here. And you?"

"This is my not-so-secret spot to eat before I eat dinner." The boy huffed, "It's weird to see someone out here, other than me. Did you sneak out here too?"

"My family lives in a cottage nearby, "Silver explained, "and what's your name?"

The boy looks away, "Ruggie…and yours?"

"Silver. Whatcha got there?"

"Just some food…" Ruggie sits down, "and it's for me to eat."

Silver nods and sits next to him, "Sugared bread?"

"It's good food…want one?" Ruggie took one and handed it to Silver, "…I took a lot so…might be nice to eat with someone else for a change."

Silver smiled and took one, "Thank you," and took a bite.

They ate in comfortable silence for a bit, but they began to talk to each other before the sunset.

"Oh…I lost track of time," Ruggie laughed, "You know, your fun to be around, Silv."

"Silv?"

"Your nickname." Ruggie answered, "You never had a nickname before?"

"U-uh," Silver blushes a little, "…you should come by tomorrow. And bring some food with you?"

Ruggie smiles, "I'll look forward to it! But you might to be patient with me, I do get here late,"

"I don't mind," Silver spoke up, looking back at Ruggie. "I do want to see you again."

Ruggie flashed another smile and walked away.

Silver gets up and walks back to his cottage, thinking about what a day he had before he opened the door and greeted everyone inside.

He just greeted them and walked up into his room, watching the stars appear in the night sky. He wondered how Amore was, being so far from him. Maybe one day, they'll meet again.

🌹

Amore managed a small breath as he walked around a dark path. He was surrounded by darkness, but what scared him was a massive roar and green fire that surrounded him as he tried to run away from the shadow of a dragon that went closer and closer to him.

An evil chuckle was in the background.

It was always like this.

Why did he keep having these nightmares?

He had them after a horrible illness, and they haven't stopped since, and get worse depending on the day. Amoré knew his nightmares had a sinister meaning to them, but he wished he could find out.

A rundown, he was always running from something, something that could only be described as a dragon, fierce and loud, breathing fire towards him as he ran, but he tripped, and the figure of a woman stood before him. She would cackle at Amoré's defenseless body as she slowly spoke, "It is almost time, my child, the time for you to…" And that's when he awakens, shaking and crying. Nothing could stop those horrendous nightmares, not even his caretakers could get rid of them. He walks up to his window and rests his head on the edge, getting annoyed with his nightmares.

Chirp! *

Amore gasped awake again as he saw a bluebird by his window.

He groaned as he got up and opened the window, feeling the fresh air. He very much needed it after such a bad nightmare, which again, is repeated.

The Bird chirped and handed a small paper from his feet onto Amore's hand. He sighed but managed a small smile, taking it.

"Time to write about these dreams again, Silver, I apologize for having nothing else to talk to."

After their meeting, he never saw Silver since but wrote to him very often and he writes back. The main reason for the sudden writing was the fact they lived on opposite sides of the forest and who knows how far they were, how many hours or days? It's one of the many mysteries Amoré wants to solve, but he does know that the enchanted forest is in the center. Amoré smiles and unrolls the letter.

Dear Amoré,

How are things over there? As for over here, things seem as normal as they could be, but Ruggie and I have been hanging out a lot more and getting close.

You probably wouldn't want to hear me ramble about a crush. How about something a little more concerning?

As of late, I've been recently having nightmares, where a dragon of sorts chases me, and at the end, I see a woman, and she says something, but the only words I could remember were "My child, the time for you to die it's near!" and I wish what she meant by it all. Do you have something similar? Please do tell.

With great memories,

Silver

Amoré gasped at the mention of Silver's nightmare, a similar one to his with a different ending. He grabbed a piece of paper and began to write, with only a dim candlelight lighting up the bedroom.

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Silver woke up with a chirp and watched as his bluebird carefully peeked at his head. "Hmm… morning." He yawned and lifted himself, "Did Amoré write another letter?" He takes the note from the blue bird's neck and begins to read.

Dear Silver, I did have the same dream!

It wasn't a coincidence either but I don't wanna jump to conclusions, especially when my family doesn't know much of you yet.

For me, it was similar, but the woman said to me, "It is almost time, my child, the time for you to…", and that's it!

Could we be having the same dream all this time? And we didn't realize? It's just like our meeting all over again, so much mystery all around me today. But I would love to hear about you and Ruggie soon!

With great love,

Amoré

Silver gets up and begins to get ready for the day. As for when the nightmare starts with him? It started after he was ill, so badly that it almost resulted in death and those nightmares seemed to reflect that.

Was it saying that he was supposed to die of the illness or something else? He always felt an uneasy feeling after he woke up, so he wished he knew why. But today wasn't the day.

He got ready for the day and walked downstairs, meeting with his family, luckily with Wisp making breakfast.

"Good morning," Lilia greeted with a smile until he saw Silver's tired eyes, "Oh, another bad dream?"

"I can't help them, father," Silver yawned, "but they are becoming more normal these past weeks. I hate that I am used to it, but I'm living with it."

"Not once a good dream after your illness?" Pondered Holly, "Do you need something, my dear?"

"No, it'll pass on it's own, I'm sure of it." Silver spoke up.

"Ugh, Lilia," Elva huffed, "I knew that wasn't a good thing for teach Silver, now he's ignoring something as bad as nightmares."

"Hey, Silver decided to listen to me," Lilia pouted, "I only gave him that advice once and once only. It shall not my fault if he follows what I say like it's fact."

"Enough," Wisp laughed, setting down breakfast, "Flapjacks with eggs and bacon with lovely orange juice to start the day."

"Thank you, Aunt Wisp," Silver thanked and started to eat.

🌹

Amore snored at the dining table, as he couldn't sleep after waking up that morning. It was a habit that everyone had figured out by now, and it worried Dew as he shook Amore awake.

"Darling, please don't tell me you had another nightmare and couldn't sleep?" Dew sighed, looking down.

"I'm sorry, father but I couldn't."

"I can see,"

"Oh, I don't know what to do," Amore whimpered, "I tried everything to avoid these nightmares but they always continued and now I can't even sleep because of them. But I want to be happy when I wake up in the morning, but it's hard when you have someone saying that you'll die."

"WHAT!?" gasped Dew.

"Oh, my boy," Lake soothed, holding Amore into a hug, "Dreams have the affect on people. Dreams can do that, regardless if they are good or bad, but it's up to you to change the narritive of a dream to whatever you want it to be. Now, rest up and we will make something delightful for breakfast, just for you."

"Like a berry tart?" Amore yawned. "Flapjacks too?"

"Of course, my dear," Dew smiled, "but please rest for a bit. Sleep and have a beautiful dream."

Amore nodded as Lake settled him onto the couch where he fell asleep.

"That damn witch will continue to upset me, day after day, after day," Dew growled as he begins to cook, "These children do not deserved this from her and look at her, hurting innocent youth just for fun."

"Not purely for fun, Dew," Lake reminded, "it's for revenge. Fae knows that being uninvited is clearly an insult to us. Her being upset is not all that surprising, but cursing mere children is."

"I know, but I come to cherish Amore as my own, so I do have a…obligation to take care of him like you would as a parent. It will break my heart when I have to let him go in the future."

"Oh, Dew, you are such a kind soul and we are lucky for your leadership."

Dew sighed and looked back at the flapjack mix as he slowly began to stir.

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"More nightmares, Lilia?" Malleus asked, watching Silver training.

"Much more horrid than before, I fear," Lilia answered, "he seems to ignore them but I cannot. The Mistress seemed to be adamant about torturing these boys until their birthday in a few years. I know how she is, she'll be ready when the time stricks, but she must be so bored."

"More unhinged," Malleus answered, "She curses those around her who speak against her. Death, she says, is the ultimate punishment for those who go against her. She always dreams about the day she'll capture and kill you for your betrayal, even mentioning that you loved my mother and her husband?"

Lilia stiffened before sighing, "In a sense, I did. Though rude and unforgivable, she had good qualities that made her lovable. Like her love for you."

"Really?"

"Oh, she adored you since you were still an egg, she didn't care when or how you hatched. She would rather wait patiently than rush you out like The Mistress had planned. Levan, your father, was the same and adored you from the beginning, but something happened and he disappeared. I wish I knew more," Lilia sighed.

"You were the first person to tell me actual things about my mother," Malleus admitted, "Grandmother only spoke of her death and how she was killed by the humans…Silver's real parents, that is."

"Oh, I am so sorry," Lilia managed to speak sadly and looked up at Malleus, "I do want you to know that your parents loved you so much and that love is why you are here today."

"How about you, Lilia? What was your fondest memory?"

"If you wanted me to be honest," Lilia smiles, "it was you hatching in my arms and I just…started bailing, tears just couldn't stop. And everything just stopped for a moment in time."

Malleus felt his eyes tear up at Lilia's sincere answer, watching Lilia reminisce about the memory.

They talked for a while and they didn't even notice Silver sneaking off into the forest.

Once he is there, he sees Ruggie with food like their first meeting. But it was more varied, with donuts, bread, steamed veggies, and meat, all those that Silver knows he stole. It's not something he is not a fan of, but knowing Ruggie's backstory and life, he didn't complain about it.

"Hey, I got some more yummy food," Ruggie grinned as Silver sat down.

"That's great," Silver yawns softly.

"Again?" Ruggie groaned, "Ugh, Silver, these nightmares must be tiring for you for now."

"I am indeed used to it," Silver admitted, "I won't let it bother me and my day, as my father advised." The squirrels rested on Silver's head as he spoke and Silver carefully placed it on his lap. "But I do miss peaceful dreams," Silver looks over at Ruggie, "But I'll be ok, I promise you."

"Eh, I don't know," Ruggie mumbled, "Having nightmares continuously makes me think of childhood. My Gram always told me it means that you can't let go of something. And something is coming soon, like a foreseen prophecy, or premonition."

"Yeah, a woman telling me that I have to die soon was actually chilling and Amoré also has these nightmares."

"Oh yeah," Ruggie messes with the leaves, "That could be something too."

"Enough about me," Silver looks at Ruggie, "how about you? Anything new you would like to tell me?"

Ruggie groaned, "Ok, this is not exactly good news, but still news. So, My Gram caught me again, so she decided to enroll me in knighthood. Against my will."

"Oh? Really?"

"Yes! And it wasn't a massive thing either, but now I'll be supervised and taught some swordsmanship. So… maybe you could teach me?"

Silver looks over in surprise, "M-me?"

"Yeah," Ruggie grinned, "You told me that your father taught you the way of the sword, and maybe I could ask you so I can at least be prepared. Cause, I saw you train today, and you did so amazingly…and it's making me jealous."

Silver blushes and smiles. "Well, you asked nicely, so yes, I'll teach you. But I'm not sure much about the techniques."

"It'll work."

"Let's start with stance.." Silver started.

After what seemed to be hours, Ruggie was on the floor, panting for his life. "I forgot that you were an expert," Ruggie panted, "but that was so exhilarating, and man, you are a good teacher."

Silver helps Ruggie up, "Thank you, but my father actually deserves the praise. All I did was retaught what I learned."

"But the stance and the advice? I'm sure they were your own. And you were so swift and fast." Ruggie stammered. Silver looks down. "Trust me, if you weren't forbidden to leave the forest, I would've took you to the knights so you could show them."

"Ruggie, they're professionals compared to me." Silver looks down, "And look at me, someone not even worth looking at."

Ruggie cleared his throat, "I think I would beg to differ. If you asked me," He looks at Silver, "You're pretty awesome, Silv."

Silver blushes and smiles, "Thank you."

"Now, all of this training is making me starving." Ruggie sat down and held out a donut to Ruggie, "Let's eat already."

Silver took the donut and sat next to Ruggie.

🥀

In the highest tower of the Castle of Blair Valley, The Mistress sneered among the people below.

After all, who wouldn't be when your curse turned over your head, and the princes gone missing for almost sixteen years now? When The Mistress found out she wasn't invited to a christening, one of the Royal family no less, she was furious. After she sacrificed to get Queen Serena to where she was, she was betrayed, to say the least. And before she knew it, she decided to punish the infants that Serena had given birth to mess with the queen. It was nothing more than a petty revenge scheme, and she knows it. But thinking about it gave a slight delight to her face.

But as soon as she found out that the infants had gone missing or taken, she sent goons everywhere to find them, as they were now hidden under her nose. It was clearly a way to save them, a weak attempt, she thought. A weak but efficient way, she could admit as she couldn't find the twins or their caretakers.

"It's been so long," She wallowed, "Was it wrong to curse those who wronged me?" She asked her raven, Scarlett, in such a pitiful tone. "I wish I knew where they have been hiding," she looked down, "then my plan could be a success. A way for little Serena to remember who she betrayed that unfaithful night." She walks back inside, sits on her throne, and looks back at Scarlett, "Is Malleus safe?"

Scarlett nods, ruffling her feathers. "Good, if those humans dare touch my grandson, it'll be over for them as we speak, you do know that, my pet? But alas, simple nightmares will do."

Malleus walked in, looking at his grandmother.

"Oh, my precious grandson," The Mistress cooed, "how was your day?"

"Fairly normal, Grandmother, however the creatures seem stress from the number of humans that come by the forest."

"I figured as such," She sighed, "Have the Tree Golems say anything about them?"

"They are led by a woman."

"Ah, no need to tell me no longer. Tell them to squish her if she ever comes back." Malleus nods, "Do you know her, Grandmother?"

"Just an old friend who tried to hurt me in the past. And has been banned from the forest." Malleus nods and walks away as goons rush in, laughing.

"Oh, hush it!" The Mistress ordered, "Now, tell me, have you found them?"

"No, your evilness, but we are still checking every single house and cottage! And even small cradles!"

The Mistress stopped and laughed, "Did you hear that, my pet? They searched every cradle, they said. They think there's still a baby to look for." Her laughter turned into a growl before she waved her staff, causing lightning, "You fools!!! Now listen to me carefully, find those boys! One with golden hair and one with silver hair! You better not forget it!!"

Malleus stiffened at her orders. He knew who she was looking for and sometimes, he wished for it to be different, but it was an empty promise.

"Grandmother, although I have returned, I request some fresh air?"

"Oh, of course, my dear grandson," The Mistress spoke with a grin, "but please be back before supper."

Malleus nodded and quickly walked outside his kingdom. He knew what he needed to do, but he felt Baal watch him across the gardens, his young grandson accompanying him as per usual.

"Ah, Master Malleus," Baal spoke, bowing to him. "I do not often see you this freaked out."

"Oh, you do not need to worry," Malleus looked and smiled at Sebek, "It is a plesure to see you, Sebek."

"And a pleasure back, your highness," Sebek spoke and bowed.

"What happened?" Baal spoke up, "You look frightened, nearly half to death."

"I am," Malleus spoke then gulped, "I am merely upset. I have a person I want to protect but I have no clue how."

"You know how the queen is," Baal looked up at him, "I understand that you may be uncomfortable with her actions but you have to understand that what she does is for you and all of fae kind."

Malleus looked back and sighed. "I wish you'd understand my plite, Baal."

"Pardon?"

Sebek tilted his head in confusion, but seeing Malleus's sad eyes, he felt sad too.

"Please excuse me."

Malleus rushed away, deeper into the forest until he found himself back at Lilia's cottage again. He wanted it all to go away, his guilt, his involvement, his grandmother's spell. He was young when that happened, and he remembered the spell he created to help the young twins, and now after seeing his grandmother, he had enough. He wanted to help more, to even protect them before their inevitable sleep.

He knocked on the door, watching the stars form above him.

"Yes? Oh, Malleus?" Wisp gasps sofetly, "Oh, please do come in. You look so upset."

"I am, Lady Wisp. I cannot help the guilt I feel," Malleus sighed, "I want to be better than her. She is now someone I cannot recognize, a fae full of hatred. I want to tell everyone to stop searching for them, but they are not my guards, they are my grandmothers."

"Oh, Malleus," Wisp comforted, "you have done well already. You have helped us much more than you know. You saved them from death, and that is something we can appreciate. You did all of this for twins that you barely know from day one, you are protecting them, like a guardian angel."

Malleus finally let those tears fall and felt the warm arms of Wisp around him, clearly not upset at him.

"Thank you, Lady Wisp," he mumbled, "you have the loving heart of a mother."

"Hey, every person deserves that love. You, especially."

"May I see Silver before I leave?"

"Of course, but he is sleeping at the moment. I hope he doesn't have any nightmares tonight."

Malleus nodded and walked up the stairs into his room, watching Silver sleep with a face of discomfort. He knew the nightmare was torturing him again and like what he had done in the past, he decided to do what; was right.

He rested his hand upon Silver's head and whispered, "May the power of the great fae protect you and your twin brother from the horrible nightmares my grandmother has cast upon you. May you be content with your life, don't forget who you love, Silver."

Silver lets out a sigh before smiling in his sleep once more.

Malleus walks away and closes the door, "That should end the endless nightmares now."

And with a proper goodbye, he walks deep into the enchanted forest, figuring out his next plan when the unfortunate day arrives.

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I'm in need of some Aurafangshipping headcanons. Got any at the moment?

I do, I do! mostly focusing on Raihan since I usually focus on Ash's perspective a lot in HC's. trying to shake that up a bit.

\ it takes a while for Raihan to actually meet Delia. not because Ash doesn't want him to meet his mom but because of Raihan's own fears. he doesn't have that good of a track with relationships and Ash is his healthiest by far so meeting with the parents of his significant other gets him really flighty and nervous.

\ it doesn't disappear when he meets Delia either for the first time. he basically hide behind Ash the entire visit and jumps whenever Delia appeared beside him. he had the same problem when Ash first started to stay the night early on in their relationship, that is until he was able to pick out the sound of his steps after a week and a half of having little heart attacks every time Ash was suddenly by his side.

\ Raihan also likes meeting Ash friends out in the open or in public spaces such as restaurants and such and not in places like homes and such. he's a big guy and everyone of Ash's friends are tiny compared to him so he feels really conscious. the restaurant and public places seem to bring the gym leader confidence out in him so Raihan uses it for a cheat code against his anxiety.

\ there are laminated papers plastered almost everywhere around their house. a giant white board is up in the living room filled with both his and Ash's schedules. since their main house is in Galar, Alolan league is more relaxed and tends to run through it's courses faster since it's just four islands and not one big land mass and the Kahuna's can still pick who can participate and who can't, Raihan updates the board when he call's Ash every day when he gets home.

\ doesn't matter the time difference between the two, both Ash and Raihan will call each other when they get up and when their about to head to bed. most of the time one of them is asleep and doesn't pick up, which then leads to an hour long voicemail thy listen to in bed before getting up, but during the moments they can speak together it's usually filled with low hums and soft words.

\ Raihan's gym trainers have witness a few of these calls when Raihan is in his office really early and their helping him with all the paperwork Rose and Oleana shove down his way. it's very soft and war, and they all naturally stop what their doing and listen, even though they pretend to do their work bc then that means Raihan would stop and take the call outside the office-leaving the three inside.

\ big parental energy towards those three gym trainers as well. doesn't matter if their older then Ash in someway-unlikely since I hc Raihan is around mid 24 and Ash is around early 22 after the events of Darkest Day-they'll refer to him as mom jokingly when he's at the gym and gently try's to corral them back to doing their work and not eavesdropping behind Raihans office doors like the little shit's they are.

\ those three have so many tiktok drafts with the "mamma e papa" soundtrack and it's usually just a short video of them trailing after the two at the market place by Kabu's gym or the fairs at Milo's. there's a few moments where their in a restaurant-think brunch and or just early lunch since Ash's flights usually come in the early hours of the day for some reason-and they all agreed to keep it a secret from the duo until they died.

\ brunches are the only way Raihan and Ash will eat any kind of breakfast on their days off. they take the time to be lazy around the house or clean it up-for Raihan's case who loves there the most out of the both of them-and usually Piers and Gordie will join if they can. though most of the time Raihan is usually called in back to work because somethings up with the vault or Leon needs him.

\ Raihans so good at paperwork and other duties of a chairmen and had offered to switch with Leon so the man could have a lot lighter schedule and still be in the league, though it hurt Raihan a bit to give up his dragon type gym, though Leon doesn't take the offer up. this does lead to Raihan exploding on him when it gets increasingly obvious that Leon doesn't know how properly manage all the Chairmen paperwork on top of the Champion paperwork he still has to finish ON TOP of checking all of the gym leader's paperwork. it was very obvious that Oleana ran the scene hard behind Rose's back.

\ it takes a while for Raihan to come to terms that he needs to be more sturdy on his boundaries. after a life time of being put off by his Rose, his fucking dad and only parent that was alive at the time-mom died of breast cancer before Raihan started his journey-in favor of Leon, and Ash's increasingly reserved responses when Riahan tells him he can't make it to their dates or if he's not going to be home until late in the night. Raihan's had enough. he takes one last night write an email to Leon that basically stated if he doesn't get his shit together and ask for help from other more qualified people then Riahan then he's going to quite on the spot.

\ Ash is just that important to Raihan and vise versa, though Ash can't really offer the same dedication since he's the Chosen One and he's most likely going to die permanently one day in combat. Ash makes it up for all the little things. like grocery shopping, doing chores-still band from the laundry room-and taking care of Riahan's pokemon's when his lover is so drained from the day.

#ash ketchum #raihan #aurafangshipping #piers #gordie #champion leon #rose #oleana #delia ketchum

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