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nyctophicbtch · 3 years ago
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Hi!!!! I don't know if you're taking requests but is it possible you can write Drukkari as parents? I know it's not possible since they're Eternals but I think they would be so cute 🙏🏻
Druig and Makkari as parents
Makkari would be an amazing mother.
She would be affectionate, no matter how much it annoys her children at times.
She'd leave a kiss on their forehead every night before they go to bed as a toddler.
Her children would know sign language from a young age.
She and Druig loves using their powers to impress their kids.
Makkari would speed around everywhere just to see the enthralled look they give her.
There would definitely be a “limited power” rule inside the house or else there’d be chaos (if they have a big family).
Whenever Druig broke the rule to show off to his son/daughter, Makkari would hit him in the shoulder.
Even though she lightly scolded him, she'd be amused from the bonding time Druig and her son/daughter had though.
Her children will never be able to sneak past her because of her super speed.
She’d just stand in front of them with her arms crossed and an eyebrow raised.
“What were you about to do?”
“Nothing.”
Makkari would be so supportive of her children’s dreams.
Druig would be absolutely soft whenever he watches his son/daughter passionately describe something, or when they’re doing something they love.
Him and Makkari loves doing activities with their children (drawing, coloring, singing etc), even though they’d tire their parents out most of the time.
After a tiring day, Druig and Makkari would come back to their room an just hold each other, smiling at the thought of another day with the kids.
And possibly indulging in activities that prevents them from getting any rest at all.
Druig would be the warm and friendly dad whenever Makkari scolds their son/daughter for something they did.
But as they grow old and Druig becomes protective when it comes to dating (especially towards his daughter(s)), Makkari would just be amused at how protective he becomes.
Druig promises not to look into their mind and respect their privacy whenever they got weary.
Makkari would knock some sense into Druig whenever he got carried away with his protectiveness.
Makkari being the absolute best and most understanding when it came to her children’s teenage stage.
He might seem like the quiet type, but Druig would be the fun and cool dad, and often go too far to the point where he embarrasses his children from his supportiveness.
“Yes! You did it!”
“Thanks dad.”
“That’s my son/daughter right there!”
“Dad, stop.”
But they still love their dad regardless.
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apinchofm · 3 years ago
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most of my ships involve women of colour being loved and cared for and i just think that's neat.
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brokenyellowcrayons · 3 years ago
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I’m very upset at the lack of phastos x ben content I’m seeing on this website.  
Where is all my wholesome gay family content?!?!?!
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siempre-bucky · 3 years ago
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Hi, could I please request what was going through dad!druig's mind during the final battle? Like Orla and his wife and their unborn child?
Thanks x
Dad!Druig x Reader
Summary: You and Druig get a moment alone before forming the uni-mind.
WC: 523
A/N: Thank you for reqesting Anon! I tweaked it just a little bit. some angst with a happy ending!
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You could feel his stare from across the room, his eyes following you with every small movement. Maybe it was because he hadn't seen you in your armor in a few hundred years? You fiddled with the bracelet that phastos built while Druig sat on one of the tables in the lab. "Why are you staring at me?" you question, breaking the eerie silence.
Druig exhaled as he looked down at his lap, his tired eyes darting from you to trace the red pattern on his skirts. His calm expression could have fooled you as it did in the past, but the truth tickled his throat. "I'm worried about you," he admitted. His words sounded like they were struggling to get out.
Your face softened as you turned to face him. He nervously tapped his fingers on his thigh. Walking over to him, you fit yourself in between his legs with your hands cupping his face. "I'm going to be fine," you reassure him softly. The man refused to look at you, his eyes fixated on your armor-covered stomach. It was the only thing that protected his unborn son from him.
Druig shook his head, "Before, it was just me controllin' the mind of a Celestial. Now we have to fight Ikaris," Druig huffed, the fear-fueled anger rising in his body. You retracted your hands once you felt his body start to tremble.
Druig rarely felt fear; he'd been bitten by a Deviant, survived wars, dealt with family quarrels, but this was unlike anything else. He had a family now; two little ones were being thrown into the mix against their will. "Ikaris killed Ajak without a second thought. He nearly killed Makkari, Phastos, and Kingo. He said he'd kill any of us if we got in his way... I don't think he'd spare you, my beloved."
My beloved. A warmth spread throughout your body at the term of endearment Druig reserved for your ears only. He wasn't wrong. Ikaris was a ruthless pawn to his leader. His allegiance to Arishem was dangerous. "We'll be ok, Druig."
"I don't know what I'll do if I lose you," he managed weakly. He thought about his future many times over the 7,000 years he'd been on earth. Never once did your death cross his mind. Being immortal meant something up until a few days ago.
"Druig," you sigh, lifting his chin with your hand lovingly. His blue eyes glistened with the tears that formed, "I need you to focus." Your sudden change of tone surprised him; your face was as serious as your voice. "I am going to be fine... just like all the other times we've gone into battle. Rory is safe with Phastos' improvement to my armor, Orla is safe in Chicago. Our family needs you, and the people of earth need you. Please trust me, Druig."
Druig cracked a smile and slid off the table, sheepishly nodding as he pressed his forehead to yours. "Thank you," he whispered.
You hum and lean into his touch, committing to memory. "We got this," you said as you pulled away, extending your hand for him to take, "let's finish it."
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iguana-eyanna · 3 years ago
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As You Wish
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Pairing: Druig x Eternals!Reader
Summary: As your wedding day arrives, you begin to worry that not all of your family will come to celebrate you and your fiance
Druig woke up in the middle of the night, realizing how the bed was empty. He turns around and sees the alarm clock was 3:25.
He shakes his head in dismay and reluctantly gets out of bed to find his fiance. Once he enters the living room, he sees her stare blankly at a bright computer screen as she bites her bottom lip in anticipation.
'Here we go again.' Druig thought as he walks closer to her. She looks up from the screen and gives him a guilty look.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you." she said, seeing how tired Druig has been these past nights as she sneaks off to her laptop yet again.
"You need to stop fussing, everyone is going to come. Ajak will make sure of it." he whispers as joins you on the couch, closing your laptop on your lap.
He was telling the truth, you knew that Ajak would reunite everyone for your joyous occasion. But as a bride in the 21st century, you still had your worries.
"I know, it's just... all of us haven't been in the same room since Babylon." You said in a sad tone, still not over how all of you parted ways with one another.
Druig places a strand of hair away from your face and tries to change your mood. "Who RSVP?" he asks, seeing a light flicker in your eyes.
"Besides Ajak, Sersei was the first to say they're coming. She mentioned she's possibly bringing a coworker and Sprite. Phastos is bringing his husband and son, I swear... the little kid keeps growing up every time I see him in pictures they send."
Druig smiles as you mention Phastos' son, hoping that one day you two start to have kids on your own. "-Makkari just confirmed that she's coming. I know Kingo's been busy with that new movie he's starring but he's going to try and make it. Gilgamesh said it's going to be hard to bring Thena out but he sends his best wishes. And-"
You stop your sentence as the hope in your eyes diminished.
"Ajak didn't have much luck on your brother?" Druig asked carefully.
You shake your head no. Druig takes the laptop away from your lap and takes you in his arms, holding you as you softly cry in his chest.
Druig never was on the same page as the mighty Ikaris, but he soon tolerated him once he had a liking to his youngest sister, which was you. You looked up to your eldest brother for the longest time. After the incident in Babylon, Ikaris literally fell off the face of the Earth. It broke you, as of Sersei. Even if she moved on after almost seven thousand years, it was harder for you to realize that he'll ever come back.
Your fiance could sense why you were stressed now about the wedding. You probably wanted Ikaris to walk you down the aisle and it hurts you to realize you would walk alone. Of course, Ajak or even Gilgamesh can walk you down, but it wouldn't be the same.
Thankfully, Druig knew how to cheer you up. He remembers your favorite film that you guys saw in theaters for the first time, and reaches out for the remote control of your flat screen to pull up "The Princess Bride." You laughed at his gesture as you cuddle more into his embrace.
Personally, Druig wasn't a fan of the film, but he secretly loved how you could quote all of the lines by heart. It melted his heart knowing he could give you much comfort for just one night.
Once the movie ends, he sees you drooping your eyes. "Go to bed, you need your sleep." he murmurs as his lips connect to the top of your head. "As you wish." you replied, earning a snicker from him. You slowly get out of his embrace and stand up to look at your lover.
"Are you coming?" you ask, reaching your hand out to his.
He takes your soft fingers and kisses your knuckles.
"I'll meet you there." he says, giving you a comforting smile. You smile back and make your way to the bedroom, closing the door.
Druig waits till he senses your gone and bends forward to grab the nearest table. He dials a number and waits till the other line picks up.
"Ajak? I need you to do me a favor."
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The day finally came, you were about to marry the love of your life.
Druig wanted more of an intimate wedding as the guest list was small so he took the liberty of picking a small outdoor space that was decorated beautifully.
You were so overjoyed when Kingo, Gilgamesh, and Thena were able to make it to the ceremony. Your family was complete.
Well, almost complete.
You were doing the final touches on yourself with the help of Sersei who was your maid of honor. She was so honored to be given the title- it wasn't because she was your sister-in-law, but because both of you had such a deep connection with each other.
"You look breathtaking." She says as she fixes your hair while you sat at the vanity.
"I'm so nervous, I mean... I know me and Druig have been dating for a few hundred years, but it feels different now." She smiles to herself as she finishes fluffing out your train.
"I know the feeling." she replies. You turn to her, remembering what she's referring to.
"I didn't mean to-"
"No, no! You're alright, more than fine." she says smiling contently.
You look up to her and ponder for a moment before asking a question.
"What was it like, the feeling you got on your wedding day?" She gives you a small smile as she stops what she was doing.
"Truthfully? I was feeling a mix of emotions. I was happy and then felt scared for my life. I was uncertain of what the future held. But the minute I laid eyes on Ikaris, caution just threw itself out the wind. What mattered was that I loved him then, and it gave me the courage to do anything." She looks down at you as she finishes.
“But that’s in the past and I discovered a new type of courage. A type of courage to begin again, and love someone who brings great joy to me.” Sersei brightens as she brings a comforting hand to your shoulder.
You place your hand on top of hers. "I'm glad Dane makes you happy." you said, remembering Sersei called you on the phone to explain who her coworker actually was before coming to the wedding.
She closes in for a hug, thankful that you have been so accepting of her decisions.
"Oh! I almost forgot!" She says and searches around to get a small box. "I believe you need a 'something blue' before going down the aisle.” she says, giving you the gift. Inside was a pair of small blue earrings that were radiant.
"Sersei, these are breathtaking!" You said, putting them on. She smiles at your excitement.
"I'm glad you like them. I’ll make my way out before you do.” She kisses your cheek and leaves you by your thoughts. You take it all in that in a few minutes, you and Druig will be husband and wife.
You hear a knock on the door, thinking Sersei must have forgotten something. “Coming!” You said as you walk to the door, opening the knob.
Your breath becomes hitched as you realize it wasn’t Sersei.
“Ikaris?” You questioned.
He was dressed in a dark suit, his hair gelled back as if he was prepared for today.
“Hey Bean." he whispers. It was a nickname he used to call you when you were farming one day with the humans and you brought over beans and acted like they were gold.
"Don't call me that." you stuttered out as you tried to close the door in front of you. He was quick enough to put his foot in the room and made his way inside. You turn around, trying to get away from him.
"What are you doing here?" You said, gritting through your teeth.
He takes a deep breath and looks down on the floor. "Isn't it the human tradition for a family member to bring the bride down the aisle?" he questions.
"Since when did you care about human customs? Last time I checked, you only took interest in them when you were trying to get Sersei to like you." your words stung at him, but you couldn't care less.
"I've changed. Maybe it took longer than expected but-" You turn sharply at him as he saw your tears brimming at your eyes.
"No, you don't get to say you're sorry. You're far from forgiveness, Ikaris. You left this family. You left your wife and your sister alone. Did you know Sersei waited for you to come? She had so much hope that you would change your mind and come back but you never did. She's happy now with someone else, but deep down she still feels that abandonment. And me? I looked up to you, I stood by you, I defended you when you disagreed with Ajak all the time. You desperately wanted everything to go in order for our mission and when you couldn't play fair, you just quit. So now you come back after thousands of years to act like nothing happen? I don't need you, especially for tonight." you said, your chest heaving from all the pain that you have dwelled.
Ikaris looks calmly at you. "That's not what Druig said." A lump forms in your throat as you look at your brother.
"What?" you rasped out. Ikaris breathes out and sits on a chair, looking at his hands that were hanging at his knees.
"One night, I had a vision that Ajak was calling out to me. She said you were badly hurt by a Deviant when you were visiting her and you were far from being healed. I abruptly woke up and flew out to see if you..." He couldn't finish his sentence as he masks his tears with his hand. He takes a shaky breath and continues on.
"Once I arrived, I saw Druig come out of the house. He said you and Ajak were fine and wanted to speak to me alone. He knew that Ajak was in contact with me, so he used his powers to project that bloody nightmare in my head. Said it was the only way for me to be there."
He looks up to you, his eyes letting you know he was putting his guard down and showing his vulnerability.
"Your man really straightened me out, said I was a fool for ever breaking your heart like that. I left because I thought there was nothing left. We were sent here to fight and to defend, and we did our job valiantly. Then when it was over, I felt like I wasn't good for anything else. I wasn't as compassionate as Sersei or clever like Phastos, not even half as imaginative like Sprite. So I did like a coward would and left without saying goodbye: because I wasn't good for anything in this world."
You were stunned by his words, never knowing how insecure he felt in this mundane world. He slowly rises out of the chair and takes a good look at you.
"Even if we don't age, you've grown to be such a strong woman. I'm proud of you." He says, feeling a sense of pride for standing up for his childish ways.
You sniffle as more tears stain your face, not by the long ache in your heart but the longing of your older brother as well. Ikaris walks up to you slowly and envelops you in a hug. You feel him struggling as he was never that person to show his emotions freely, but you hug him back and feel him slump his shoulders. Both of you were tearing up quietly.
A knock on the door took out this tearful reunion as you see Phastos opening the door. "Hey kid, everyone is waiting for-" he stops in his tracks as he sees your brother for the first time in ages.
"You know what? I have no time for this. Get your buts out here before I officiate without the bride." Phastos sassed before walking away.
Both you and Ikaris laugh and pull away, collecting yourselves.
"I'm still mad at you." you said, punching him in the arm. He laughs lightly as he sees you're in a better state. "I know bean, I know." he takes your hand and smiles with content.
"May I take you down the aisle?" he asks.
You nod as you envelop him in a bone-crushing hug, taking him off guard. You let go as you both hook your arms together, ready to leave the room.
"Let's hope the rest don't kill you."
The moment the two of you stepped foot on the aisle, everyone stared at both of you in utter shock.
"What the fu-" Kingo said before being slapped behind the head by Gilgamesh.
Thena's game face was so intense, you could tell she was considering actually stabbing Ikaris right there in the spot. Gladly, she didn't.
Ajak, of course, is crying like the proud grandma she is.
You see that Sersei and Sprite made their way to the front before you entered. Sprite almost dropped the rings as she was the ring bearer when she saw you two. Sersei unfortunately looked like she saw a ghost. You send her an apologetic glance, but she smiles contently. She knows you probably gave Ikaris a piece of your mind and is glad that you had the courage to do so.
Then, you stare at your handsome groom.
He was standing with Makkarri as he asked her to be his best woman. You arrive up to him and Ikaris kisses the side of your head before sitting on an empty bench. You look at Druig up close and he's trying to tell you something, but he chokes up. His eyes quickly glint gold as he sent a telepathic message to you that made you smirk.
Phastos clapped his hands to grab you two's attention.
"Save the telepathic conversations for later. We gotta wedding to start."
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After Phastos announced you as man and wife, the whole crowd cheered as you two finally kissed. You all walked next to the party area and that's where all the catching up started.
Mostly it was filled with Kingo bragging about his latest projects or everyone awkwardly greeting Ikaris back. Thankfully, Ajak made things a lot better when she announced that the night should be celebrated by you and Druig's honor. Dancing commenced as well as a feast that was made by Gilgamesh (who was an amazing cook).
Sersei politely greeted Ikaris and introduced him to her Dane. Your brother took it well as all he wanted for Sersei was for her to be happy.
Now, Phastos announced that you and Druig will be doing your first dance together. your husband takes you by the hand and leads you up on the dance floor.
"How are you, my beautiful wife?" He questions, giving you his signature smirk.
"Amazing." You said as Druig twirls you around. You go back into his arms as you stare into his mesmerizing eyes.
"Thank you, for bringing my brother back home." You said to him.
Druig holds you closer to him as you could feel his beating heart.
"I knew you wouldn't be as happy if not all of us were here. I wanted to make this day perfect for you."
"When I'm with you, everything is perfect." you concluded as you both slowly sink in for a sweet kiss.
Soon, everyone was brought in pairs to dance alongside the two of you. Ajak dragged Ikaris to the floor while Kingo was attempting a slow Gangnam-style dance that made Sprite want to cut out her eyes, making Makkarri laugh alongside them.
It warmed your heart that you saw Thena smile widely as Gilgamesh brought her to dance. Although she never really favored festivities, she made an exception for the person that accepted all of her.
Phastos and his husband, Ben, looked lovingly in each other's eyes, sneaking a few kisses. Sersei and Dane danced in the corner, whispering sweet nothings to each other that made them blush like teenage kids.
At the end of the night, you had your family with you. It was everything you had wished for, and Druig would grant you more.
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sillylittlestoryblog · 3 years ago
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Ocean Eyes
Chapter 3
Pairing: Druig x Reader x Makkari
Warning: explicit language, not proofread
Notes: hey friends. Here is part 3. hope you like it lol. I hope I can finish writing part 4 this weekend. Keep up your nice comments. And if you have a story request feel free to send it. Love, Mai🍄
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Y/N looked at her girlfriend with a blushed face, but she just took her by the hand and ran after the others. They decided to go to a bar near the bookstore.
Makkari had recommended it, she had been there several times and loved the atmosphere. Y/N had always admired the small bar, but only ever from the outside. It was an old brick building. The windows were darkened and only the candlelight from inside could still be seen through them. If she had known at that moment how the evening would end, Y/N would have turned around immediately and gone home. But even though she was exhausted, tired, and a bit overwhelmed with the whole situation, she had still gratefully agreed when Makkari tickled her to convince her to stay.
Makkari's hand was in hers as the two stepped through the small entrance into the bar. Phastos was visibly having trouble stepping through the small entrance behind the two. Y/N could still hear him complaining. The big man was the last of the group. He was late because he had been on the phone with his husband, so he was the last to make his way to the bar. Makkari held her hand tightly and looked around the room searching for the rest of her family. The Eternals were seated at a large table in the back room of the bar. All but Sprite already had drinks in hand and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Especially Ikaris and Sersei were in a good mood and looked longingly into each other's eyes the whole time. Sprite sat annoyed at the other end of the table, building a tower of beer coasters with Kingo. Karun was cheering for the two of them and at the same time trying to keep his camera straight, which he visibly failed at. Makkari and Y/N went to join the others at the table, Thena slid a bit on the sofa to make room for them. Phastos joined Druig and Ajak and immediately began to talk about his family. "Can you believe that next week is my son's birthday again?"
Ajak looked proudly at Phastos. "Of course, of course, as if we could forget. We'll pay you and your family a visit if that's okay?"
Y/N listened intently to the conversation. Phastos had been the most kind so far. He had proudly told her about his husband and child and how difficult it was for him to be openly queer at first. Y/N loved listening to him. She hadn't often met other queer people and especially hardly any who could actually live a happy life. Too many still faced hate and ignorance on a daily basis. Even though she and Makkari hadn't been together long, she had caught herself thinking what it would be like to marry her one day. And maybe to live in a small family home with her, children and a pet.
Makkari unexpectedly snapped her out of her thoughts with a kiss. " isn't she cute?" she signed to Druig and Gilgamesh who were just talking on the other side of the table, enjoying a shot of tequila. Confused, Y/N looked back and forth between the two. She would have loved to know what they were talking about. "Everything's fine? you look like you're worried" Makkari signed.
Y/n couldn't really answer this question. But she didn't want to lie, she couldn't think of anything better than to flee from the situation. "I'll get us something to drink at the bar" she said instead and went outside the room without waiting for an answer.
She felt horrible as she waited at the bar for her drinks. She had been acting terribly out of line since druig showed up. Makkari was just being friendly and Y/n was ruining everything. Someone behind her tapped her shoulder.
"Hey you, Makkari's friend !, sorry forgot your name. Will you order me one too? I know I look young but I'm old enough. Honestly. I'm not lying, I promise. But I really can't stay sober with those two back there." Sprite pointed to the couple cuddled up on the sofa. Ikaris and sersei were now sitting in the same spot she and makkari had been a few minutes ago.
"I don't know if this is such a good idea Sprite."
"oh come on, please, I really thought you were cool. I really don't feel like seeing Ikaris like this all night."
Y/n briefly wondered if she should ask why Sprite was so Stressed out about the two. But without knowing her, she still kinda knew. Sprite felt much the same way she did.
"Alright, but just one beer! If you want another one you'll have to beg someone else." Sprite looked annoyed, but was still satisfied that she got what she wanted.
"I'd ask Kingo if I were you" Y/N pointed in the direction of the movie star. He and Karun had already emptied a few beer glasses and were now singing a birthday song for Phastos son for their somewhat strange documentary. Phastos just tried to get them from climbing on one of the tables. Even though this situation was funny and somewhat absurd, Y/N preferred to look past the two very drunk men. On one of the other sofas, Druig and makkari were now sitting and talking excitedly. The two of them looked so happy, she thought. Druig had put his hand on Makkari's arm while he was laughing. Y/N thought they looked beautiful together. They were the perfect couple. She felt a different feeling slowly spreading through her. Quite different from the angry jealousy of the afternoon,now she felt only anxious. What if Makkari would leave her. What if Makkari would rather have him? Druig was handsome and strong. And apparently he even was funny and friendly, even if he was only that way to Makkari. Fuck he was perfect for her. Even Y/N had caught herself thinking about his fucking ocean eyes over and over again throughout the day. And when he had taken off his leather jacket, she had to force herself not to look too long at his trained bizeps. The two of them would be better together than Y/N could ever be with anyone. Her hands began to shake and tears formed in her eye. "Excuse me, I'm going to step outside for some fresh air. Y/N picked up her glass and left the building as quickly as possible for the second time that day.
Y/N stood there for quite a while. She already finished her drink and also the one she had ordered for makkari. The alcohol helped, she told herself, while she thought about going back to the bar and getting another drink. But she also knew that she wouldn't be able to drink very much. She had hardly eaten and had been a bit overtired all day, all these factors were not a good basis for drinking away your sorrow. The wind was blowing through the streets again and she was annoyed not to have taken at least her jacket from the sofa, where sersei, Ikaris and Thena were sitting. But she refused to go inside like that. She had been gone from the table for half an hour already and makkari probably hadn't even noticed. She couldn't imagine her pretty girlfriend wandering around the bar looking for her. She was probably still sitting in Druig's arm laughing. Why did he have to look so good? Why didn't Makkari have any ugly, annoying or boring college friends?
"Well, Y/N, are you thinking about me?" said the voice with the thick Irish accent.
"What? Me? No, why should I?" she said, perplexed. She hadn't noticed how the man had opened the door and stood next to her.
"I was just kidding beautiful beautiful Y/N" he said as he lit a cigarette. He held the pack out to her, but Y/N just shook her head.
"Makkari likes you very much. She told me a lot about you before our visit. She even said that your book taste was better than mine." He laughed softly. "And to be honest, she's really right about that." Y/N had to smile. She turned her head and looked Druig in the face. His smile was beautiful. Why couldn't she stop staring at him.
"Makkari always said you were as loving as Sersei, as caring as Ajak, as stubborn as Sprite, and as beautiful as Thena."
Makkari had said something like that about her? Y/N hardly believed what Druig was listing. Did her girlfriend really think so well of her? Perhaps the doubts from before had not been necessary.
"Of course, I didn't believe her at first, how could a human being ever fulfill exactly that? But to be honest, I changed my mind. She forgot to mention how clumsy you are, but I think she was right about everything else."
Y/N's face began to glow. He was just being friendly after all. But then why was this warm feeling spreading through her stomach.
"Wow, you seem to be really cold, you are probably too stubborn to get your jacket.“ he winked“ Well wait, here put mine on." he held his jacket in front of her face.
"No, no, it's okay, it's not that cold."
"Don't talk such bullshit, take my jacket before you freeze to death. Or are you afraid that if you smell my good scent you'll fall in love with me right away?" teasingly he leaned a bit towards her. She was still looking into his blue eyes when he put the jacket around her. The two were now standing very close to each other. All the anger she had felt all day was gone. Maybe she wasn't mad at Druig at all. Maybe she was just mad at herself, how could she dream about this man all day long even though she was in a happy, loving relationship. A man who was a complete stranger. Y/N felt like Druig was a magnet that attracted her, and as she lowered her eyes and they caught at his lips, she couldn't help but imagine kissing him.
"Is that okay?" he asked. Without knowing what exactly he was getting at, she agreed by nodding.
He kissed her like it was all he ever wanted. Y/N had no idea what was happening to her, she just knew she wanted more. Their lips touched gently at first and then with more and more pressure and passion. His lips were warm and soft. They felt so similar to Makkaris. Makkari…
"Fuckkkk. What the hell did we just do." Y/N broke away from Druig aprubtly. She cursed over and over. And paced back and forth in front of the bar.
"I thought that was okay? I'm sorry I definitely didn't mean to pressure you, I thought we felt the same." Apologetically he took another step towards her. Y/N just pushed the jacket into his hand.
" I'm sorry, I don't know what I was thinking. I love Makkari. We are really happy. I can't just ruin my relationship like that. I..."
Y/N gestured wildly. What the hell was she thinking. She really had to destroy everything. She hardly realized how drunk she was after all when she tripped over the sidewalk the second time that day.
Before she could fall onto the street, Druig held her by the wrist. "I got you, love. Please stay. Let's talk about this…“
But Y/N didn't want to talk. "Sorry I...I better go home." she said. He let go of her wrist and she ran across the street between the parked cars. Past the bookstore towards the Train station. Tears flushed her face and blocked her view.
An hour later, she sat in her kitchen, somewhat calm. She had just thought about todays events. It was like an awful nightmare.
Y/N made her favorite tea and sat on her bed. When she got up early in the morning, she definitely didn't think that the day would end like this. She took another sip. And her thoughts went from the beginning through the whole day again.
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redheadspark · 2 years ago
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Twice the Village
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Summary: A small Snippet in Finn and Oliver's relationship with each Eternal
A/N: I know I'm in writing hiatus, and I still am! But I had a great idea with my Druig x Clío series. Since I did a snippet called Melody's Village, which is centered around Melody and her relationship with each Eternal, let's dive into the twins and their relationships with the Eternals too! I got this idea from @a-lumos-in-the-nox
Warnings: Just some cuteness overload!
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Sersi "Aunty Sersi"
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The boys each adore Sersi!
They love hearing her soothing tone when telling them stories of their parents and family members, plus they love doing arts and crafts with her.
She is always patient with them, especially with Finn with his hyper nature. Finn loves to play with her and show her his climbing skills, though she's just as much as a worrier as Clío
Oliver is especially drawn to Sersi because of her calming nature and warm tone. He's usually found being snuggled by Sersi as she reads him a story from his favorite book, or Sersi putting him to sleep with her soothing singing voice and loving smile.
Clío catches Sersi pacing back and forth in the boy's room one evening, holding a sleeping one year old Oliver in her arms and humming an old song to him as Finn was fast asleep in his bed.
Oliver and Sersi are "Best friends"
Kingo "Uncle King"
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Kingo loves his nephews and enjoys telling them all about the fights their family had been in the past against the "Bad Beasts".
He can be a bit more rambunctious with the boys compared to his niece, which makes him happy since he can run around with them out on the yard. Their shrieks and giggles could be heard all around.
Clío scolded Kingo for giving Finn a toy sword for his second birthday, though she knew his heart was in the right place.
Up until the sword nearly poked Oliver's eye out during a play session. The sword was then confiscated.
Kingo did not mind making himself the superhero to his nephews in all his stories, whom believed him whole heartedly. Finn even wanted to dress up like Kingo for Halloween when he was three.
That was a big Uncle moment for Kingo, who had a costume made for him immediately when Druig told him.
Once Oliver calls him "King" on accident, and since then, Kingo tells the adult to call him "King" too.
Learning his lesson about lavish gifts in the past with Melody, Kingo opts for first edition storybooks on their birthday and for Christmas, all about the stories that Sprite has weaved in the past. One book in particular is about their mother, the Queen of the Banshees.
It ends up being Oliver's favorite book from his Uncle King
Makkari "Auntie M"
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Just like their sister, Makkari teaches the boys how to sign when they're still infants.
Both are fluent by the time they're three, able to sign to Makkari behind their fathers back to make Makkari giggle, though Druig gives her a death glare in what she's signing to his sons.
Finn LOVES to play with Makkari, thinking he's faster than his Aunt though she would catch him every time with her speed when he would try and run away from her before he's tickled.
Oliver is more prone to finding trinkets with his Aunt on the beach, Makkari making it her mission to find the best seashells and agates for Oliver since it lights his face up with joy.
She has to stop herself from teaching them her "Sticky Fingers" routine, not wishing to show them how to steal.
That is until Oliver got his hands on a particular Emerald Tablet in Makkari's bag when she comes to visit them.
"That a boy," Druig complimented Oliver, Makkari glaring at Druig.
Phastos "Uncle P"
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When it comes to Inventions, the boys have thousands of ideas and they run it by their Uncle Phastos, thinking he's a "Toy Maker"
Both boys have a notebook filled to the brim with what should be invented next, and when they go to Chicago to visit Phastos in the Spring, they show him every page with their scribbles and details.
"I'll keep these in mind, boys," Phastos would tell them wholeheartedly, and most of the time, he would.
Just like with Melody, Phastos knows how to handle little ones with ease. Even more with the twins since he's a boy dad. His son Jack is an excellent playmate for Finn and Oliver too when they get together.
He made every present he gifted them, the toys were specific and intrinsic. Both Finn and Oliver loved their presents, puzzles boxes and mystery toys that they would have to solve themselves. Clío would find them in silence, puzzle boxes in hands and their fingers fiddling about to open them with determination.
They would sleep over to be with their cousin Jack and Uncles Phastos and Ben one week every Spring, Phastos filling their days with trips to museums and the aquarium, never leaving a minute out of place.
Thena "Auntie Thee"
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Thena has come a long way in the "Aunt" department since Melody was born, so she was more relaxed when the twins arrived.
Finn wanted to learn how to "play fight" with Thena since she was still training and doing drills early in the morning, merely to calm her Mahd Wry-Ry and center her mind. He would watch from his bedroom window as she would use her Eternal Energy spear, training in the garden.
He thought of her as an amazing warrior, and he wanted to be just like her.
With Druig and Clío in agreement, Thena helped train Finn and show him how to use his pent up energy in a healthy way, smooth movements and calm determination.
Oliver loved to watch, not wishing to participate. Thena never minded, but she would perch him in her lap and tell him all the heroic battles that she fought in as he listened in wide eyed wonder.
Every once in awhile she would mention Gilgamesh to them, especially Finn since his middle name came from the amazing warrior and protector. She saw that spark in Finn, just like in Gilgamesh, and Thena felt a bit better knowing there was a part of her old friend in the world, even in her little redheaded nephew.
Sprite "Auntie Sprite Sprite"
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There was never dull moment when Sprite came to visit the family, especially with the twins involved. When they heard her pulling up in the driveway, they came running.
She would still come on vacation since she lived in London permanently, though she was itching to backpack around Europe after she got her Masters degree. Yet she still made time to come see the family at least twice a year, bringing gifts in tow and getting into some mischief with her nephews.
Although she hasn't had her Eternal powers or abilities for years, she could still weave a great story for the boys to be entranced in. Stories ranged from Ancient Babylonia to the near Emergence that almost stopped the human race.
The boys hung on her every word.
She was still number one with Melody, but she didn't mind her nephews being silly with her and asking for one more story before bedtime.
They said her name twice since her name was so easy to say, once again being the first Eternal family member to be called by name by the kids. Sprite never let that one down, even with Kingo.
Both Druig and Clío could tell Sprite loved being human and growing up like a human, and although she was physically a young adult now, she was still the young and lively Sprite they knew and loved.
And being an Aunt made her young all the more.
Ajak "Aunt Jak"
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One of the biggest regrets both Clío and Druig would ever experience, was knowing that Ajak would never meet any of their children.
They both knew, deep down, she would have been amazing with Melody and the twins. She would have called herself the "Grandmother" of the three of them, doting on them and spoiling them rotten.
But mainly, Ajak would have taught them to be kind and take care of each other, to love humans as they are, and to help always.
Druig especially felt the guilt at times, knowing he walked away from her and never got a chance to tell her how sorry he was for how cruel he acted to her. It ate him up sometimes.
So when Clío held Oliver the day he was born, she had to give him Ajak's name since she felt a sense of love from Oliver that only Ajak had.
Druig agreed without question.
As Druig watched Oliver grow, he saw that Oliver was truly living up to the name that was given to him, thinking inwardly that Ajak would be beyond proud of his youngest and her "Grandson".
He tried his best to give his daughter and sons the same pearls of wisdom that Ajak did, the same philosophy on how to live life on Earth.
He succeeded. Ten fold.
Druig "Da"
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Druig loves his sons, beyond loves his sons. And they love him fiercely and without fail.
He's a devoted father to them in bringing them up in the world, even with their different personalities.
Druig doesn't mind wrestling with Finn or taking him out on more intense adventures when Finn wanted to explore, even showing him how to ride a horse at a very young age. Melody would ride with them too, showing Finn how to sit in the saddle and turn the horse with the reigns.
Druig was proud of his daughter showing her brother how to ride.
Yet with Oliver, Druig enjoys the quieter moments. Taking him along the shoreline of the beach to find his trinkets, or reading his stories snuggled in bed as Oliver listened on bated breath.
Although they're so different, Druig loves them both just the same and just as fiercely.
Druig knows when to step in to let Clío rest or take a break, and he never once grumbles about it. Fatherhood was a natural thing for the Mind Controller, and he had Clío to thank for it.
He wouldn't take it back or trade it for the world.
The End.
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hottpinkpenguin · 3 years ago
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Dawn - Chapter I
Part of the Druig x Elena AU (see full AU list here)
Characters: Druig x Fem!OC (Elena)
Summary: Druig and Elena's honeymoon plans get interrupted by bad news and peril
Warnings: None
Special thanks to @bellejeanx for all things ideas, plot, & editing! ❤
Tags: @50svibes
Read Chapter II here Read Chapter III here
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2023 8 months after the Avengers reversed Thanos’ Snap 2 weeks after Elena and Druig’s wedding South Dakota, USA
“Ssh, honey, it’s ok! We’ll be back soon!” Elena knelt down on one knee in front of Lyla, the little girl’s hands wiping furiously at her hot tears. Druig placed a reassuring hand on Elena’s shoulder, signaling to her that he was close by if she needed reinforcements.
Ever since Lyla had found out that Elena and Druig were planning to leave for a three week honeymoon, she’d been inconsolable. With a twinge of guilt, Druig realized that a lot of Lyla’s separation anxiety came from hearing him talk about how lonely and sad he had been without Lyla or her mother after Thanos had snapped them (along with 4 billion other people) out of existence. He and Elena had agreed that Lyla should be told something about what happened during the Snap, but it had proven darn near impossible to adequately describe an instantaneous snuffing out of half of all life in the universe to a 4-year-old, no matter how smart.
“I don’t want you to leave,” Lyla sobbed out as her mother smoothed her hair affectionately. The little girl’s tears had subsided - for the moment - but Druig feared they would renew with a vengeance once Elena stopped fussing over her.
“You’re going to have a great time with Auntie Ajack,” Elena insisted. Ajack - the motherly Eternal who had stepped eagerly into the role of doting auntie with Lyla - stepped forward at the mention of her name. Kingo, Sprite, Thena, and Gilgamesh hung back on the porch, watching Lyla’s meltdown with a mixture of fascination and trepidation.
All of the Eternals had extended their reunion after Druig and Elena’s wedding last week and traveled with the newlyweds to Ajack’s farm in South Dakota to wish them off on their honeymoon. With the exception of Ikaris and Phastos, both who had declined the wedding invitation: Ikaris had proven too difficult to contact (truth be told, Druig had made minimal effort to do so as he was not interested in sharing his wedding day with Ikaris’ eternally brooding and insufferably superiority stifling the fun) and Phastos had politely declined, citing his son’s fourth grade graduation. Makkari and Sersi had already said their goodbyes to Druig and Elena earlier and begun to head back to whatever corners of the world they’d settled in over the last few years.
Lyla’s pout softened slightly as Ajack knelt down next to Elena, a congenial smile plastered on her face, her eyes dancing with amusement at the prospect of weeks alone with Lyla. Druig had noticed that Lyla had positively bewitched all of his fellow Eternals; even navel-gazing Kingo had taken an immediate liking to the little girl with the big hazel eyes. It made Druig swell with pride to see his compatriots argue over who would get to hold Lyla, who would get to play with her, who’s powers she liked the best.
“Yes, my sweet little girl, I’ll be sure you don’t miss your mummy and dad for an instant,” Ajack cooed, playfully swiping the tip of Lyla’s nose, earning a tentative giggle from the little girl. Responding to her laughter, Ajack confidently picked Lyla up and into her arms, draping one leg over each side of her right hip, which she jutted out slightly to support the girl’s weight. Druig was struck by how natural Ajack looked holding Lyla, as if she had been a mother once herself.
Elena stood up so her head was once again even with her daughter’s. Lyla’s sobs were steadily subsiding, and Druig could recognize the makings of a long afternoon nap in her heavy eyelids. He gently nudged Elena’s back, and her subtle nod told him she saw it too. This was their perfect getaway moment.
Elena’s attention turned to Ajack, her eyes suddenly serious and stern.
“Please, be careful with her,” Elena intoned. Druig was somewhat taken aback; he wasn’t used to hearing anyone talk to Ajack this way, as if commanding her. He watched Ajack’s face carefully, trying to gauge her expression, ready to step in if he saw any sign of tension. But, to his delight (and surprise), she nodded deferentially to Elena.
“Of course, Elena. She is my top priority. She’s in good hands. Go, enjoy yourselves. I will take good care of her, I promise.” Ajack swayed softly from side to side as Lyla laid her head sleepily on Ajack’s shoulder. Druig saw Elena’s shoulders fall slightly as some of the tension left her body. He knew Elena had been nervous to leave Lyla for so long - they had never been apart for such an extended period of time. He also knew that Elena had misgivings about his fellow Eternals’ ability to care for a human child.
“I know you will, Ajack,” Elena replied, a tone of reconciliation in her voice, as if apologizing for her earlier lack of faith. Elena smoothed Lyla’s long, honey colored curls one more time before pressing a quick kiss to her daughter’s cheek.
“Goodbye, my sweet. Be good.” Lyla smiled and nodded once before burying her face in Ajack’s shoulder, clutching a soft macchiato-brown stuffed rabbit in her hands. Druig had bought it for her last Christmas; it was from the velveteen rabbit, one of Lyla’s favorite bedtime stories, and one that Druig himself had found endearingly poignant.
Druig stepped forward to plant his own kiss on the back of Lyla’s head. “Take care of Bunny,” he whispered against Lyla’s head. She let out a soft giggle, and nodded. Ajack smiled up at him and he saw his own happiness reflected in her smile. He and Ajack had long harbored differences of opinion (to put it mildly) over the Eternals’ responsibilities to Earth and to humans, but even he had to admit that, of all the Eternals (perhaps with the exception of Makkari), there was no one he trusted more to look after Lyla. He saw how much unbridled joy Lyla brought to Ajack, and he knew she meant it when she promised to look after Lyla.
“Ready?” Druig asked, turning to Elena as they headed towards the car parked in the driveway. She was chewing her lip anxiously, looking back at Lyla and Ajack who were now waving at them from the porch, flanked by the other Eternals.
“She’ll be ok, right?” Elena asked, waving back and plastering on a brave smile for her daughter. Elena climbed into the passenger seat, tossing her purse into the seat behind Druig and peering across his chest through the driver side window for one last glance at Lyla.
“She’ll be fine, love,” Druig assured her, softly pulling her head into his chest and planting a soft kiss on top of it, not unlike the one he had given to Lyla a few moments before. Elena nodded, sighing and relaxing back into her seat as Ajack and the others disappeared into the house.
Druig put the car into gear and began driving away. In his side mirror, he watched as Ajack’s farmhouse slowly shrank in the background. Although South Dakota was not a place Druig would ever consider settling in himself, he could see that it had an austere, slightly lonely beauty to it. The sky seemed bigger here - a phenomenon Druig couldn’t quite wrap his mind around - and the horizon was a single, unbroken and undulating line in every direction. It was a blustery day, and the clouds above looked like the consistency of whipped cream, but darker, a melancholy shade of gray. Druig felt fairly certain Elena didn’t like it here, mostly because she complained constantly of the wind blowing grit into her eyes or tangling her hair or just generally ruffling her clothes in a manner that irritated her, but he found that he did. Not enough to stay, but enough to imagine a life here, in a small A-frame plunked down on the endless horizon somewhere, nothing but him, his girls, and the clouds above. It was a happy image, and Druig smiled quietly to himself in thinking about it.
“Why are you smiling?” Elena questioned, the faintest hint of accusation in her voice. He looked over at her, startled out of his daydream, and grabbed her hand.
“Thinking about you, me, Ly. Living here,” he gestured vaguely to the land around them. Elena raised an eyebrow in disbelief before letting out a sarcastic cackle.
“Dru, if you think I would ever live in this godforsaken place, well then you do not know me,” she replied. She smirked at him, softening the bite of her words with a playful wink. He laughed, planting a kiss to her knuckles before returning her hand - with his on top - to the gear shift.
“Wherever you go, love, I’m there,” he said by way of agreement. Elena gave him a winning smile, making his heart skip a beat. ‘Never gets old,’ he thought to himself, marveling in the idea that he was the reason for that beautiful smile.
“Speaking of, where are we going?” she asked, shucking off her sneakers and tucking her legs up underneath her in the seat. She angled her body towards him, sincere interest in her eyes. Druig had made her agree to let him plan their whole honeymoon - all three weeks of it - as an early birthday present. For someone as detail-oriented as Elena, he knew this was a tall ask of her, but he wanted the delight of surprising her with new and exotic sights, smells, sounds, and memories.
“Well, our first stop, which by the way is the only stop I’m telling you about today-” Elena turned out her bottom lip at him in a mocking pout “-is a nice little spot in Italy, maybe you’ve heard of it…” He paused for dramatic effect, sneaking a sideways glance at Elena just in time to see her suck in an anticipatory breath. He knew she’d always wanted to go to Italy, and Druig hadn’t been able to resist starting off the itinerary with the crown jewel. “Lake Como.”
The words had barely left his lips before Elena screeched in delight, practically throwing herself across the cab of the Jeep, encircling his neck in a vice-grip hug. The Jeep jerked erratically on the dusty gravel road as Druig corrected its motion, laughing at her outburst.
“You’re taking me to ITALY!” Elena’s voice positively dripped with jittery excitement. The glamor, the romance, the beauty; it was all too much. She could hardly contain herself. As she giddily settled back into her own seat, she let out an excited squeal, rubbing her palms together joyfully. Druig could hardly remember a time when he’d seen her so innocently delighted, and he loved it.
“Did I do good or what?” he asked, basking in his victory, a self-satisfied grin on his face.
“Oh Dru, I can’t BELIEVE it!” Elena exclaimed. In a stroke of inspiration, she rolled the passenger window down, hanging her head out of the Jeep and screamed into the rushing air. There was no one around to hear it except the gray clouds and that ever-present horizon, but it didn’t matter. Druig heard it, and that was all that mattered to either of them.
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17 days later Somewhere in the Amazon Brazil
“Dru, Dru, come look at this.” Elena had crouched down, marveling at a small, ruby-red colored frog she’d spied on a moistened cacao leaf. Druig obliged her, an indulgent smile on his face. It was the hundredth poison dart frog she had pointed out so far on their midday hike, if it was the first. Something about the small, jewel-toned frogs had absolutely captivated Elena, and she had become focused on finding them with an admirable intensity.
“A little red one,” he commented kindly. Elena was hardly listening to him, though. She watched, enthralled, as the soft white skin under the frog’s chin vibrated subtly. Just as quickly as she had seen it, the frog suddenly lept away, springing off the large flat green leaf and vanishing into the shadowy underbrush. Elena let out an appreciatory “wow”.
She rose back up, wiping a layer of sweat off her brow. It was humid here in the rainforest, and it made the short hairs around her temples and ears curl up into perfect spirals. Elena had fussed over them the first few days they’d been here, but had eventually recognized a losing battle and given up on smoothing her hair into its usual well-coiffed, gentle curls. She looked raw and wild in a way he had rarely seen her before: her cheeks flushed with the exertion of hiking up ravines and down steep banks all morning, her legs brushed with streaks of brown mud from the sides of her sandals, hair piled into an unformed bun atop her head, the loose strands clinging to the back of her damp neck. Druig found this version of Elena just as beautiful and arresting as all the others, and he swore he would never get tired of this marvelous creature.
“We’re almost back to the village,” the guide called from up the trail a ways, his voice laced with impatience. Druig knew that Elena’s constant stops for admiring the native flora and fauna had extended their groups’ hike by almost double, and he could hear the unmistakable grumble of empty human stomachs in their fellow hikers, but he shot the man a withering look nonetheless.
“Oh good, I’m starving,” Elena commented, blissfully unaware that that condition was largely of her own making. Druig followed her down the trail as it sloped gently back into the village where they were staying.
Of all the places he had picked to visit on their honeymoon (eight total: Lake Como, Rome, Santorini, Casablanca, Antigua, Tulum, the Amazon, and lastly the Chilean Andes), he had been most excited personally to see the Amazon. He had visited before, thousands of years ago, and was thrilled to see it had changed very little. There was something primal about the crush of life all around you in the rainforest.
As they exited the dense, untamed rainforest in favor of the clearing where the village was, Druig spied a familiar silhouette standing outside the hut he and Elena shared. Her unmistakable white-blonde hair caught what little sunlight managed to shine its way down through the thick vegetation above and shone like a beacon.
Thena.
Elena hadn’t seen her yet, unsurprising given how comparatively weak human eyes were, but Druig saw her clearly, including the worry and tension etched into her face. It immediately set him on edge. As his mind flipped through every possibility it could reach for, he saw no option wherein Thena’s sudden appearance was a good thing.
“El,” he said quietly, grabbing Elena’s hand from behind to stop her. She turned back to him, confusion in her eyes.
“What is it, Dru?” she asked, recognizing his worry. He didn’t look at her, but kept his eyes plastered on Thena, who returned his gaze. She inclined her head meaningfully, beckoning him forward. There was news, and it wasn’t good.
“Thena’s here,” he told Elena quietly. Elena’s brow furrowed.
“Thena? Why? Where?”
Druig jutted his chin in the direction of their hut, where Thena had opted to retire inside. The villagers were intensely curious about the woman with the white-blonde hair clad in luminous golden armor, and a small group of them had slowed to look at her as they meandered about the village in their daily tasks.
Without reply, Druig picked up the pace of his steps, anxious to hear what had driven Thena to the middle of the Amazon, on their honeymoon. ‘It better be good,’ he thought to himself bitterly, but the acidic knot in his stomach betrayed his fear. He ushered Elena forward, her feet quickening to keep up with him.
When they reached the hut, a familiar cry echoed out from the shadowy insides.
“Mama! Daddy!”
Elena had barely stepped into the hut before Lyla had thrown herself into her mother’s arms. Although clearly taken by surprise, Elena caught the little girl deftly in her arms, swooping her up into a big hug.
“Ly, my beautiful girl! What a surprise!” The tone of Elena’s voice was superficially cheery, but underneath were a million questions, the same questions racing through Druig’s own mind.
“We’re sorry to interrupt your honeymoon, you two, but this couldn’t wait.” It wasn’t Thena’s voice who spoke, but Sersi. As Druig’s eyes adjusted to the dim interior of the hut, he registered five outlines, all standing around the inside of the hut in different postures of preoccupied worry. Sersi, Sprite, Thena, Gilgamesh, and Kingo had all come.
Druig’s mind burst into full blown panic as he looked to each of their faces, searching the familiar features for some sign of what was happening. Not a single one met his gaze.
“What happened?” he demanded, stepping protectively against Elena’s back. She was still holding a very delighted Lyla, who was hurriedly spilling out a narrative of the various activities she had been engaged in since the last time Elena had seen her in the fractured, nonsensical way only a human child can master.
“Hold on baby, Mommy needs to listen right now,” Elena whispered to Lyla, who obligingly fell silent, opting to nuzzle her head against her mother’s shoulder. Druig felt his senses prick and tingle with anticipation, the urge to protect Elena and Lyla from whatever danger he was sure to be told of in the next few moments seizing control of his thoughts.
Sersi was looking at him with a pained expression, one he hadn’t seen on her before. There were tears welling her eyes, he realized, and she opened her mouth feebly but struggled to give voice to the words there. After a few silent moments, it was Sprite who spoke up.
“Ajack’s dead.”
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ellus986 · 3 years ago
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It could be a million years or just a minute… part 7
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Makkari x Druig
Note: I feel like this is the best time to end this series. I hope everyone liked it, because I loved it so much.
Warning: Kissing, saying goodbye, speaking about nightmares
Someone knocks on the door, and Druig looks at you suprised. He gets Mesh on his side slowly following you as you get there with your speed. At this late time of the day noone would come here from the town without you knowing about it. You peek in the window next to the door and you relax. You open the door so sudden Druig takes a step back. There stands Sersi, Thena, Phastos, Eros and Kingo.
“Okay, this is defenetly new, and I still can’t say I like it.” Breaks Kingo the silence.
“Come in!“ you sign, and they walk in, while you walk to your family.
“So before you tell us anything about your reasoning, let us introduce our son, Gilgamesh.” You can feel Druig’s words vibrate on your nape, but you don’t need that, you can see it on Thena’s face that he just learned your son’s name.
“You named him…” she looks at your one year old son.
“It only felt right this way!” You sign, and she hugs you.
“So you really had a child…” mumbles Sersi.
“Yeah.” Gasp Druig into you nape, as he hugs you still with your son on his hip.
“I hoped it was all Eros’s fantasy, and we don’t need break up your family…” she looks really regretfull. “We need you Druig!”
“We knew this day will come…” you sign.
“Just hoped it is way later!” Continues Druig.
“We are not running, tell us how is retired life is?” Asks Phastos.
“Wonderfull!” You sign.
“Sleepless!” Says Druig in the same time.
“Just because you want to watch movies late at night!” You smile at him.
“I need to get used to it!” Mumbles Kingo.
“Yeah man!” Comes from Druig.
Thena reaches for your son and your husband gives him to her with full trust, and that warms your heart.
“So I heard you eloped to Vegas…”
“It wasn’t an elope. We both stole rings and asked the other to marry us, than did it.” Druig pulls his shoulder.
“Still kept it a secret!” Speaks up Eros.
“We kept calling eachother husband and wife infront of you, played with our rings for a month and noone noticed!” You correct him, pushing his shoulder a little and he grabs you into a hug. You lean into it, you missed them, all of them. Before you realise everyone is in a big hug.
You are sitting on the coach and some on the floor as Mesh is running around you Druig trying to catch him, both laughing.
“He really enjoys fatherhood.” Looks Phastos at you.
“More than I could ever imagine!” You smile, while Druig reaches your son and blows into his stomach causing him to giggle so cute, everyone giggles too. As Mesh runs around again your husband sits behind you on the floor legs around you, soft kiss on your cheeks. The look on everyones face is priceless. Noone really see the soft, humble side of him just you.
“The past two years really changed you!” Comes from Kingo.
“It didn’t!” You sign, while he hides his face in your neck. “He is just not hiding it anymore!”
After you had dinner Druig is turning to you. “I won’t say it, I’ll say it when I’m back.” He pushes his forhead to yours.
“And I will say it when you are back!” You kiss him, than hug him tight. You never wanted to let him go. He packes somethings, before getting on his knees. “Big boy, I need you to keep mommy safe while I’m gone! I will be back before you would miss me!” He hugs him, and you see the tears in his eyes. You get your son on your hip as you need to let them go. “Bye, big baba!” You watch them walk out while your son cries reaching for his dad as he realises he is leaving.
After you comforted him, you bath him and put him into bad. And then, only then you let yourself cry.
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6 months later
You already get used to being alone with your son, but you can never get used to missing your husband. You knew he wouldn’t just leave you, so A) it took more time they thought it would B) they are all dead. The constant worry made your stomach being tied in a tiny knot all the time. You tried to eat with your son, set a great example, but yet you eat less then him. You lost weight, but yet you had that feeling your husband is going throught even worse. You loved to wake up with Mesh, but you hardly slept 4 hours most days, you stayed up late and wake up early hoping you won’t loose your husband.
This morning was the same, you are drinking your coffee looking out of the window watching as nothing yet everything happens in the nature. It is seven already when Gilgamesh walks out and hugs your leg waiting for you to pick him up. You look out together for a little while before you would make breakfast and sit down to eat together. He points in the way of a picture of the three of you. “Daddy!” He mumbles and signs in the same time.
“We can have daddy with us at the table!” You sign before putting the photo on the table. It was almost a daily rutin. After breakfast you change diaper for him and put on his day clothes, when you see his face change, like something unusual is happening. The knot gets even tighter and both of you run in the door’s way. As you are faster you look out the window and you see the domo. Mesh bumps into your leg and when you open the door you see Druig emerge from the ship. He looks exhausted, lighter, and even worse than after the deviant attack, but it was him. Your son runs to him and he picks him up as you walk there slowly. As you get there you smooth his arm and push your forhead to his. He looks deep in your eyes.” I love you!” He forms.
“I love you too!” you from too, before kissing the top of your son’s head.
“Did you get on the weight what mommy lost?” He ask playfully. “Don’t think I didn’t noticed!”
“6 months is a long time to not worry!” You sign.
“6 months…” he mumbles.
“You didn’t…?”
“I didn’t know it took this long!”
“Are you okay?”
“Yes… I tell you everything at his sleeptime, but now I just want to be with the two of you!”
Even there are dark bags under his eyes he starts to play with Mesh immediately. You only realise now that everyone is standing there, exhausted but in one piece. You hug everyone.
“I’m happy you are all safe…” you sign with tears in your eyes. “Did you…?”
“Yes, we won!” Sersi puts on a tired smile. “We can’t stay, this man didn’t see his son for ages…”
“Literal ages!” Cuts in Phastos.
“Go!” You sign. “But visit often! All of you!”
You wave to them as Druig hugs you with your son on his hip. He was home, he was really home again.
You play for the next few hours before feeding Gilgamesh and putting him down for his nap. Druig didn’t let you take any of it from him. You watch them as he rocks him to sleep with tears in his eyes.
“You look like Shit!”
“I feel like Shit!” He answers as you pull him to your room, into your bed.
“What happend?”
“We connected easily to his mind, but that meant he could get into ours, and as he wasn’t able to hurt us physically he tried to break us. I saw you and Mesh die a million time…” he burst into tears and you cry huging him close to yourself. “But we were able to control him after all, and you are here our son is here, I just need sometimes be with you.”
“I’m so so sorry!”
“It’s okay! It’s okay!”
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3 months later
You drink your coffee in the arms of your husband on the balcony before your son would wake up. The best kind of rutin you can imagine after a nighmareless night. To be fair 3 week of nightmareless night. Both of you gained the weight back you lost over the separeted time, the bags under his eyes were no where to be found, and his soft smile is 100% back.
“What are you thinking about?” He strokes your hair while wishpering into your nape. You loved how he knew how to use vibration when you weren’t directly face to face.
“That I love this!” You sign smiling, let yourself sink into his hug even more. “It is a big day ahead of us!”
“Peacefull family reunion? Is it possible?”
“It is!” You turn in the voice’s way. A red haired girl, more likely a woman emerges from behind the house.
“Sprite!” You run to her and hug her. “Look at you…”
“A beautiful woman!” Says Druig. She runs to him and he hugs her with a bright smile on his face. “It suits you!” He smooths some hair out if her face.
While you are making breakfast Sprite keeps telling wild Stories to Gilgamesh and Druig smiles at you like a proud brother.
After breakfast Phastos and his family arrives, and not much later Sersi and Dane are arriving too. For your suprise Thena comes with Eros, laughing on something. And last but not least Kingo and Karun walks in.
The house is full of noises you almost can’t take out wich vibration comes from who, but it feels beautiful, peacefull. You look at Druig across the room and he lets a soft half smile sit on his face before sign. “Wife!”
“Husband!”
“I’ve seen it! Seen it!” Shoots Eros.
“What?” You look at him trying not to smile.
“You calling eachother husband and wife!”
“Aren’t you a little bit late with that, mate?” Chuckles Druig, and everyone starts to giggle, even your son not even knowing what he is laughing about.
Druig walks to you and grabs your waist thight, kisses the top of your head, and wishpers into your hair so noone would notice. “I missed them!”
The end
Story tag: @giogiorabbit
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nyctophicbtch · 3 years ago
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Artemis was sooooo cool? You're such an amazing writer. Do you think it would be possible to see more of Artemis and Apollo's childhood? It would be sooooo interesting!!
I did feel like we didn't get much of Apolo in "Artemis", so here's a little prequel that takes place before the events of Artemis.
Artemis and Apollo - Druig x Makkari!daughter
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casi-eternal · 3 years ago
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Frágil
Druig X reader
First at all. English isn't my first language so am really sorry if there's some mistakes.
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"Y está va, para el pendejo que me abandonó en un genocidio pero al mismo tiempo me dió mi libertad / And this one is for the fucker that leaves me alone on a genocide but at the same time, given me my liberty" You said playing a air guitar, to later take the microphone and pretend playing the drums to start sing.
'Me como las uñas, todo por tu culpa
Acaso no sabes que mi alma es tuya
Maldita la hora en que te vi a los ojos
Te veo y yo creo que todo es un sueño'
Someone knock at your door but you can't hear it for the song that was loud and the fact that you were singing through a microphone.
'Dime otra vez que me quieres y
Que no te irás
Dime otra vez que eres mía y
De nadie más'
There was other knock this time more louder but again, you didn't hear anything.
'Me encantan tus ojos que son como el cielo
Los veo y no creo que pueda tenerlos
Si estoy en el cielo y me voy al infierno
Todo por tu cuerpo, maldito deseo'
Maybe if you weren't so focus on the song probably you would hear when someone open the door of your house or the footsteps of the group that were now looking at you with funny expressions.
'Dime otra vez que me quieres y
Que no te irás
Dime otra vez que-'
You turn and was in front of 9 pairs of eyes looking at you.
"¿Pero que carajos hacen aquí? / What the hell are you doing here?" You said feeling really embarrassed and angry for cutting your moment.
"Hi y/n is good to see you too, please, don't stop, keep going with the concert" said Kingo while giving instructions to a short men of recording you
"We need to talk, is really important" said Ikaris
"Yeah, I mean if you and Druig are in the same room without killing eachother, it most be important, anyway wheres Ajak and Gilgamesh?" You turn off the song and made a sign to the others to take a seat "Any of you want something? Water, coffee, tea"
"No, thanks" said Sersi calmly "the thing is that..." She stops trying to find the correct words.
"I don't have the whole day guys"
"The deviants are back" said Ikaris.
"Oh really, I thought I fighted a dinosaur, is good to know that in fact was a deviant" you said sarcastically.
"You fought a deviant?" Sersi ask worried "When? Where?"
"Three days ago, I was on the road when one attack me, I was coming from the airport"
"You knew about the deviants and don't said anything? Try to warning us or something" asked Ikaris.
"I don't know where the others are, thank you, and I sent a message for Instagram to Kingo"
"Are you okay?" ask Phastos ignoring Ikaris.
"Of course Phastos, I'm not a porcelain doll" you look at their worries expressions "What, now that the deviants are back, the gang too? Or there's any reason of you disturbing in my house?"
Sersi open and closed her mouth, and she shrugged in the couch, you look at her waiting for her to try to start the sentence and then look at Makkari.
'C'mon, tell me what's going on' you sign to her.
'Ajak is dead, one deviant killed her and Gilgamesh, now he absorb their powers and the end of the world is in a few hours' she signed to you so fast to only react at the end.
"Ajak's gone?" You said sad "but she... We just... She" you sighed and walk to your window "you come to tell me this bad news because"
"We need you"
"For what?"
"Stop the end of the world"
"Just that? Yeah sounds easy" you go to the kitchen and take your stuffs "how many time we have?"
"A few hours, maybe a day" said Sersi.
"Okay, Makkari can put me on day with the news, now, I don't know how all of you think we can stop this but in a way I guess is better doing it in family than die alone, let's go"
You made your way to the door to leave and open it to let the others go out before.
"Hey have you ever think start a singer career? I have contacts and with me supporting you, you can have a big future" Kingo told you on his way out while you close and lock the door "You have a great voice, has anyone told you? So whatever you were singing, it sounds great." Rolling your eyes you start to follow the others.
"Thanks Kingo but in this moment I don't give interviews or any internet content, and by the way, your not the first to say I sing well, maybe that why I decide to become a singer" Kingo take your arm stoping you "WHAT? You're a singer and don't tell me? Hey if you wanted I can put you in my next movie, that could help you, BTS is gonna be there"
"Oh really? How are the guys, is being a while, a month actually, since a talk to them" you said smiling "I don't need help, I can do it myself, but thanks Kingo" you walking to go with Makkari when suddenly a black shadow stepped in your way "Well hello there" said the mind controller finally talking to you "Hi Druig, what you want?"
"Someone's angry"
"No I'm just tired"
"Of what? Look like you were having fun"
"I was having fun, now I'm on my way to a suicide mission"
"Did you miss me?" He ask taking your hand
"Not really, I was more focus on live my life"
"And the way you dedicated to me that song was just a moment?"
"The song? Nah, definitely isn't for you, it was just me making a fool"
"You know that I can understand Spanish, right?"
"You can?" You ask surprised "Well yeah, maybe that song was for you in some way, but the music was in shuffled"
"Aha and you have that song in your playlist because..."
"Because is a great song, you hear that and want to jump and sing, you can't blame me"
"No, I can't, but you can blame me for leaving you"
"We don't gonna have this conversation now" you put you hand away from his and start to walk away.
"Y/N"
"Not now Druig" you made your away from the group leaving all confused.
"Where she going?" Ask Kingo.
"She need a minute" said Druig.
"We don't have a minute" exclaim Ikaris wanting to follow you.
"I take care of this, all of you stay here" without an answer Druig start to follow you.
You walk to a little park and sit under a tree cover you from the sun.
"I said that I don't want to have that talk to you"
"Why México?
"What?"
"Why you living here?"
"I guess the same reason that you locked down in the Amazon" you shrug and put your attention at the wall in front of you.
"I'm really sorry"
"I really mean it"
"What?"
"What I said, before sing, you left me but I can't denie that thanks to you I could have a free live" he take sit at your side "Druig I don't blame you for leaving me, but makes me sad that you didn't want me to go with you, I thought we were... friends or whatever our relation was"
"I wanted you to come with me, but I didn't want to steal your freedom, you deserve live a life, like everyone"
"So do you" you look at him with teary eyes "With you never felt in a cage, but I would like spend time with you, enjoyed our liberty and not only being on my own"
"I guess I was selfish trying to let you live your life and keeping you away from me"
"You were rude, I know everytime I came near of your home in the Amazon you made me turn and go back to my home"
"Sorry for that" he looks really shame for his actions and you feel your heart inch at that.
Shaking your head you stand up, Druig look at you and stand too, offered your hand to him, he take it and you walk to the wall in front.
Climbing the wall you gave a signal to Druig to follow you and you both will cross the fence. On the other side was something like a little garden with a small creek.
"Did you like it?"
"You made it?"
"I wish" you scoff "this grow here, on his own, is impressive what nature can do, the other side of that fence there's a park that looks like if was about to die surrounded by houses and civilation and here lays a small piece of nature, coexisting in they're way"
Druig take a breath and close his eyes letting feel the sun in his face, you admired how calm he looked and sigh.
"If everything goes fine, and we stop the end of the world... Can I go and stay with you?" You asked afraid of his answer.
"When we stop the emergence, I would love to come and live with you, if you let me of course"
"You're more than welcome" you smile and hug him.
He take your face, making looking at him and he kissed you, it was a nice and sweet kiss, not rushing or desperate, just a innocent one.
"Were definitely more than friends" he smile and bring you back to him, hugging you. "We're coming back here after the emergence, and we're going to spend a lot of time here"
You laugh and nod.
"Considered our secret garden"
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heartmix · 3 years ago
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Mundane Things (Druig x Reader)
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Pairing: Druig x Ex-ShieldAgent!Reader
Word count: 800+
Warning: nothing really unless I missed something
A/N: I wrote this while watching a hockey game, Stars vs Red Wings in which the Stars won in OT! I had no freakin clue what to name this.
Masterlist \ Marvel Masterlist
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It was a wonder that the famous Druig of the Eternals was capable of love. He never once showed any interest in anyone in his 7,000+ years of living, that was until he met you. Living in the same neighborhood as Phastos, he quickly introduced you to the rest of his friends, well family. He trusted you with his life after you saved his son and husband when he was out of town. It didn't surprise him you were an ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, made perfect sense actually.
When meeting the rest of the group you got along with pretty much everyone. Some took more time than the others but it was like you were a part of the family after getting used to everyone. They made sure to remind you of that.
Ajak immediately welcomed you with open arms along with Sersi and Makkari. Kingo was drawn to you because you recognized him from his movies making his head bigger. Gilgamesh simply adored you like a big brother, making you try loads of recipes. Thena had respect for you seeing the way you fought which was the best compliment comping from her. Ikaris and Sprite were just themselves, they were neutral about you as they were the ones it took some time to be comfortable around.
They never treated you like you were below them, honestly, they were scared of you the first time hearing about you from Phastos. That was not likely, you never believed it when they told you that.
There was one person who was an oddball to you, Druig. It took a while just to start a conversation with him, more than Sprite but not as long as Ikaris. It took a while for you guys to be friends but once you did, it was like you were inseparable. That man was by your side for everything and you with him. A night in when you were feeling down, the day before a random mission you needed to go on, or just because you wanted him to experience something mundane instead of spending all his time in the Amazon or in Phastos's house when he would come to the states. That is what the two of you were currently doing, something mundane in his eyes.
"I promise you it will be really fun. It's my favorite thing to do when I'm free. Probably where all my money goes."
"You and I have different definitions of fun."
"Oh come on. I thought we would do a few things I liked to do. I spent 4 months in the Amazon for you, the only thing I'm asking for you is to do this." You begged. You didn't need to beg to get your way, he just liked having fun and messing with you. Although you didn't know that at the time.
"Why don't I get us some snacks while you find the seats huh." He said with a small smile whipping away your frown replacing it with the smile he adored.
"Anyone tell you that you're the best?"
"I think only you tell me that beautiful, but that's the only voice that matters to me." He said with a wink before making his way through the crowd to get them some snacks. You didn't move right away being frozen in your tracks. That was new but it wasn't something you were going to complain about.
Throughout the hockey game, he couldn't help but smile the whole time. He has never seen you this passionate about anything before. He listened every time you were explaining what was going on, rubbing your back when you would get mad at the ref for making a bad call or not calling an obvious call. He found it amusing how much you loved the sport and saw why you only came to visit him during "off-season." Maybe it wouldn't be that bad to have sports in his life, it was an excuse to see you more.
"Tell me not that was amazing right. I remember my first game. I brought a nosebleed ticket and sneaked throughout the whole arena to get to a better view. I was bound to be an agent." You joked making him laugh.
"I do see why you like it and I was thinking of getting a t.v. for home. So I can learn more about it and maybe convince you to visit me more."
"No your not. Your joking right."
"I'll have Phastos figure it out. Technology confuses me." He shrugged like it was no big deal, he was hoping you wouldn't think that it was weird. He just wanted to see you more often.
"You surprise me every day. Are you sure you can handle that every week? I haven't even taken you to a football game."
"I can handle whatever you throw at me beautiful."
"Well, it looks like I might give a bit more of my time to visiting the Amazon." You smirked as you placed a kiss on his cheek before continuing to walk. Now he was left frozen with a smile as he watched your figure move away from him.
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natashasbanner · 3 years ago
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wishing on dandelions
Summary: Druig finds the courage to finally tell Makkari how he feels and I comes from the most unlikely place.
Inspired by Ruth B's song "Dandelions"
A/N: The floodgates have opened and I cannot stop writing these too. I think it's because I watch Eternals almost everyday lol. I was working on two other Drukkari fics when this idea struck me and I had to write it. I hope you all enjoy :)
Also on AO3
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Druig sat on a blanket in the sprawling grass of Ajak’s property. Clouds drifted lazily through the sky as the sun shone down on him causing sweat to bead down the back of his neck.
He pulled at the grass at the edge of the blanket and twisted a few blades between his fingers as he watched the scene before him.
Further down the hill, Phasto’s husband and son were playing catch together. They’d been outside since the sun rose that morning. Druig suspected that that was Phastos’ doing, keeping Jack occupied so he didn’t ask too many questions about his “friends from college”, who just so happened to have super powers. But the kid didn’t seem to mind.
Makkari had joined them not too long ago, eager to join in on the fun. Their game had quickly turned from simple catch to Ben and Jack chucking that ball as hard as they could and Makkari using her super speed to snatch it out of the air in the blink of an eye. Every time Makkari would catch a particularly difficult throw, Jack would erupt into a fit of giggles when she tossed it back. It made a small smile tug at Druig’s lips.
He wondered what it might be like, to experience such delight at something as simple as throwing around a baseball.
Druig watched as their game of catch quickly turned into a very serious game of tag. Makkari jogged around at human speed to avoid getting tagged before zipping expertly out of reach when Jack got too close.
Her smile rivaled the sun in radiance and Druig decided that he could watch her like this for the rest of eternity.
Eventually, their game ended when Jack grabbed Makkari around the waist and pulled her to the ground before she could speed away again. They both stayed on the ground, a fit of giggling taking them over. They only stopped when Phastos and Thena came walking back from the Domo. Phastos had spent the last few days working on repairs and a few improvements. According to him it would be at least another week before it was ready for a trip into deep space.
Druig watched as Jack sprung up from the ground and ran to the pair, excitedly chattering on about how much fun he’d had playing with Makkari. Phastos grinned and showed Jack how to sign his thanks and ask her to play again later.
Makkari held a hand against her chest and nodded emphatically, assuring him that their game was far from over. Jack grinned up at her and let Phastos lead him back to the house, Thena and Ben following after them.
Makkari stood and brushed the grass from her jeans before her head turned toward Druig. In a brilliant flash of gold she disappeared and reappeared on the blanket beside him.
Druig felt his heart skip a beat when she laid her head on his shoulder and let out a sigh.
He chuckled and signed, Worn out by a ten year old? You’ve lost your touch, Makkari.
She lifted her head to give him a playful glare, but her content smile returned a moment later.
You should join in next time, she told him.
Druig chuckled and shook his head. “It’s more entertaining from up here.”
Afraid you’ll lose to a kid? She teased, giving him a gentle nudge.
“Terrified,” he told her sarcastically. “He’s taken a real liking to you.”
Makkari smiled softly and ducked her head. He’s a good kid, she signed dismissively.
Druig watched her play with the sleeve of her shirt in awe. She really had no idea the effect she had on people. Druig had felt it the moment they arrived on Earth, the pull to be near her, to make her smile. It was like gravity and only a fool would resist falling into her orbit.
They sat together for a little while, content to just soak up the beautiful day while it lasted. Druig continued picking at the grass while Makkari sat back on her hands with her face turned to the sky.
She cracked an eye open when he let his gaze linger on her for too long, but he couldn’t bring himself to feel embarrassed or look away.
What? She questioned with a raised eyebrow.
“You’re beautiful,” he said without hesitation, and smiled when he saw her cheeks darken as she bit her lip.
Flirt, she accused.
“Can you blame me?” He asked seriously and Makkari’s brows furrowed.
Something behind him caught her eye and she reached across his lap to pluck a dandelion from the ground. She held it out to him and nodded her head for him to take it. Druig raised an eyebrow, but accepted the gift nonetheless.
“What am I supposed to do with this?” He asked, looking between her and the dying weed.
Make a wish, she explained and reached behind him to grab one for herself.
“A wish?” Druig repeated. “On a weed?”
Makkari rolled her eyes and held up her own dandelion.
You make a wish and blow away the seeds, she signed and closed her eyes. After a few beats she blew on the fluffy white wisps. They floated away in the wind and she opened her eyes with a smile.
See?
Druig nodded and looked at his own dandelion. He felt a little foolish making wishes on weeds, but he was always more than happy to indulge her whims. With one more glance at Makkari, who smiled encouragingly, before he closed his eyes.
He could have very easily just pretended to make a wish, but he thought for a moment. If he believed that wishes could come true, there was only one thing he ever wanted.
It was her, always had been. He’d spent so many nights dreaming of her smile, the way her brows wrinkled in annoyance at his teasing, the way she always seemed to find the good in everything. How long had he wished he wasn’t afraid to tell her how she made him feel, how she was the light at the end of his tunnel of turbulent thoughts? He’d been so afraid that she would hate him for turning his back on him when they’d finally reunited. But the moment he laid eyes on her and she smiled it felt like no time had passed.
He’d promised himself that he was going to finally tell her after Ikaris almost killed him on that volcano, but he couldn’t find the words. His old fear that his feelings wouldn’t be returned seized him once again and he held his tongue for fear of losing the friendship that they had.
And so he wished for courage.
He wished for her.
When he opened his eyes, Makkari’s were on him, studying him like one of her beloved artifacts.
What did you wish for? She asked curiously.
Druig smirked. “I’m not telling you,” he said seriously.
Makkari’s mouth fell open and Druig couldn’t help but chuckle.
Why not? She asked.
“It won’t come true if I tell you,” he said, trying to keep a straight face.
She rolled her eyes before raising her eyebrow.
What if I told you my wish? She offered.
Druig made a show of thinking it over for a moment, tapping his chin and furrowing his eyebrows.
“I might be persuaded,” he conceded, feeling his hands begin to sweat.
Makkari hesitated for a heartbeat before she slowly raised her hands.
I wished for us to stay together, no matter what there is to face out there.
She pointed toward the sky and Druig felt his heart clench.
“Wish granted,” he said, a lump forming in his throat. “In this life and the next, there’s nowhere I’d rather be than by your side.”
Makkari smiled and reached over to squeeze one of his hands.
Your turn, she signed, looking at him expectantly.
If Druig’s palms were sweating before, they were practically dripping now. His heart pounded against his ribcage and his mouth went dry.
“I-“ he started, but faltered.
Makkari gave his hand a reassuring squeeze and Druig took a deep breath before going on. It was now or never.
“I wished for courage,” he finally told her.
She tilted her head to one side, her eyes searching his.
Courage? She questioned. To do what?
“To tell you,” he paused, anticipation making his hands shake. “To tell you that I love you.”
He watched shock wash over her face and he closed his eyes, unable to watch her find a way to let him down easy.
Her fingers against his cheek shocked him and his eyes flew open to find her looking at him with a watery smile.
I love you too, Druig.
It was his turn to look shocked, but a little voice in his head told him that she didn’t mean it the same way he had.
He opened his mouth to apologize and tell her that it was okay if she didn’t feel the same but she covered his lips with her finger.
I can’t tell you how long I’ve waited for you to say those words.
Druig’s brows shot up before he let out a soft chuckle.
“I thought I was supposed to be the mind reader,” he joked, tension seeping out of him.
Makkari laughed silently and stroked his cheek with her thumb. She pulled her hand away and Druig missed the contact immediately.
I have had millenia with you, Druig. I don’t need to read your mind.
“You never said anything,” Druig pointed out.
Makkari sighed. Maybe you weren’t the only one who needed some courage.
Druig laughed at that. “We make quite the pair, don’t we?”
I’d say so.
Druig smirked as they gazed at each other, their revelation settling between them. He felt absolutely giddy and he could see her own joy reflected in her eyes.
He cleared his throat and looked down at his hand before he met her eyes again. He briefly wondered if it was too soon to ask for something he’d only dreamed of before now.
But it seemed Makkari was already one step ahead. She scooted closer to him, her eyes drifting to his lips. Unconsciously, Druig leaned in to meet her until their foreheads pressed together. Their breath mingled as Druig brought his hand to her cheek. She closed her eyes and leaned into his touch and tipped her head up slightly to brush her lips against his.
Druig moved to capture her lips, but he suddenly froze and pulled away when Phastos called out to them from the house.
“Love birds, lunch is ready!”
Druig groaned and rolled his eyes and Makkari looked at him in confusion. He pointed to Phastos who signed what he’d just yelled and she rolled her eyes too.
“Great timing man!” Druig yelled back as Makkari laughed.
She stood from the blanket and offered her hand. Come on.
“I’m not hungry,” he said defiantly, but took her hand nonetheless.
We both know that’s a lie, Makkari signed, shaking her head.
Druig huffed for show, but didn’t argue as she slipped her fingers through his and pulled him toward the house. He tugged on her hand when they reached the back door and she turned to look at him, confusion written all over her face.
“Wait,” he said, scuffing his boot against the aging wood of the porch.
What’s wrong? She asked.
“I’m not ready for this moment to end yet,” he told her honestly.
She smiled softly and took a step closer to him.
We have an eternity of moments to create.
There was so much certainty in her eyes that Druig had no choice but to believe her. He brought their joined hands to his lips and kissed the back of her hand.
She reached out to pluck something from his hair and held up one of the dandelion wisps they’d blown into the wind. She let it go and he watched it drift back into the yard.
In his distraction, he didn’t notice her rock onto her tiptoes until her lips pressed against his in a quick peck. Too soon she pulled away with a wink and hurried into the house, leaving Druig to stare after her like a lovesick teenager.
He shook his head and followed after her, unable to wipe the goofy grin from his face. In all his years he’d never imagined he could feel so happy. He didn’t even care that Phastos had rudely interrupted their first kiss.
And to think all it took were a few wishes on dandelions.
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siempre-bucky · 3 years ago
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heyyy! um so i was wondering if you could do like a run through of orla and rory (their powers, physical descriptions, relationships, etc)?
also your fics are awesome!!!
absolutely my love! I just adore talking about these kids. Imma say it every time but still so overwhelmed by the amount of love my headcanon gets!
because my dad!druig au is a x reader headcanon the kids' physical appearance (skin, eye color, etc) are kept as vague as can be so everyone can have their own fc for them!
here are some basics and key facts! Let me know if you guys want more facts and such!
O R L A
ability: mind control
style: dark academia +leather jacket
godparents: Gilgamesh and Makkari
Orla is super close to her entire family. Kingo and Phastos have a special place in her heart
she could never forgive Ikaris for what he did to her family
she doesn't know about what happened with Druig on the beach
Jack is her best friend
has been in love with Apollo (the son of Ikaris and Sersi) since she was 13
Druig is her entire world. Her father means everything to her
You are like her best friend (along with Sersi), she will come to you with any problem she has
has PTSD from the Amazon Deviant attack. she will not speak about it ever doesn't matter who it is (except you and Druig when the two of you comfort her after nightmares)
Depending on your own accent Orla will have a light Irish accent (very Anya Taylor-Joy vibes)
She is 6 years older than her brother
Born in South Dakota, raised in the Amazon
Spent a couple months on the Domo while you and the Eternals searched for other Eternals
R O R Y
ability: the creation of cosmic shields and barriers
style: very peter parkerish: graphic t-shirts, flannels, vans
godparents: Gilgamesh and Makkari
Spends his summers in Australia with Gil and Thena to teach him how to fight (looks like a cinnamon roll but could actually kill you )
is extremely close to Makkari and Thena
written by a woman (literally and figuratively)
a really damn good artist
has a hard time speaking when he gets extremely angry or overwhelmed so he'll use sign language to communicate
You are everything to Rory, he will go to the ends of the earth trying to protect you
wants to live up to the legacy of his parents, protecting the humans from harm
taller than Druig
His accent is as thick as Druigs
Born in South Dakota, raised in Dublin
Who I see in my head for when I see them as my own kids: (I'm always interested to know who your fc's are~)
Orla's older fc is Maude Apatow
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Rory's older fc is just Barry as George/Pavel
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elgaberino-mcoc · 4 years ago
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natashasbanner · 3 years ago
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A Promise
Summary: In the aftermath of the Emergence, in the quiet of Ajak's farmhouse, Makkari and Druig find each other.
A/N: Hello, I've been obsessed with this pair since the first time I saw Eternals and I finally decided to try my hand at writing them. I hope you all enjoy :)
Also on AO3
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The old floorboards of Ajak’s old farmhouse creaked and Druig’s eyes flew open. The living room was dark and still from his makeshift bed in front of the couch. He listened for the creaking, but none came and he chalked it up to the house settling.
He closed his eyes again and shifted into a more comfortable position when there was the unmistakable sound of someone coming down the stairs. Druig pushed himself to sit up, his aching muscles protesting the motion.
He squinted in the dark, trying to catch a glimpse of who was wandering the house at this late hour. He expected Thena to appear at the bottom of the stairs, restless as she was or even Phastos’ son looking for a late night snack.
But to his surprise and delight it was Makkari who peered around to corner. Her eyes widened when they fell on Druig, clearly surprised to find him still awake.
Druig reach over to turn on the small lamp next to the couch and squinted against it’s soft glow.
Did I wake you? She asked, lingering in the doorway.
Druig shook his head.
She pulled at her fingers for a moment before she signed, you should rest.
I could say the same for you, he signed.
Makkari looked down at her feet and swayed slightly. He waited for her to look at him again before he asked, is everything alright?
She hesitated for a moment, her hands held limply in front of her before she finally answered. I couldn’t sleep.
Druig tilted his head as he took her in, sensing there was more she wasn’t saying. He held out his hand in offering and made room on the floor next to him.
“Sit with me?” he asked.
Makkari nodded and crossed the room to his side. She placed her hand delicately in his and lowered herself to the floor beside him. Druig scooted closer to her and she sighed as she leaned back against the couch. They sat like that for a long time before Druig finally asked,
“What’s on your mind?”
Makkari lifted her head to meet his eyes again and it is only then that Druig see the tears welling in them. Instinctively, he reached out to cup her cheek and used his thumb to swipe away the few tears that escaped.
She took a shuddering breath and leaned into his touch, covering his hand on her cheek with her own.
“You were checking on me?” He asked, the pieces starting to fall into place in his head.
She nodded and closed her eyes again. Druig pulled her close and she buried her face in his neck as she let her tears flow freely.
Druig felt tears of his own prick at the corners of his eyes and swallowed around the lump forming in his throat. The memory of nearly being crushed to death sprang to the front of his mind as Makkari cried. There’d been a moment when he thought he was never going to see the light of the surface again, rocks pressing down on him from all sides.
In that moment, he realized that it was true what the humans always claimed. That in the moments before death, your life flashes before your eyes. Moments of his eternal existence, played on a reel in his mind’s eye. From the day they first set foot on this earth, to the moment his fellow eternals walked into his colony. All of his happiest moments, his deepest regrets threatening to swallow him whole.
And for a moment the fight left his body. How could he claw his way out when the weight was too much to bear. But then he saw her, her smile that made him weak in the knees, the joy he felt reuniting after all the time they’d spent apart. His beautiful, beautiful Makkari.
It was in that moment that he decided he wasn’t going to die at Ikaris’ hand. He’d crawled his way out of that hole and lived to see humanity saved. He wouldn’t say it was worth it, but he surprised himself and that’s what he was choosing to focus on for now.
He wasn’t sure how long they sat there, but eventually Makkari’s sniffles quieted and she pulled away to look him in the eye again.
I thought I lost you.
Druig placed his hand on her thigh and gave it a gentle squeeze. “I know,” he said. “But I’m not on going anywhere, anytime soon. Promise.”
The corner of her mouth quirked and Druig’s eyes were drawn to her lips.
Makkari’s breath hitched slightly and in that moment the world shrank until it was just the two of them, their faces inches apart. His heart pounded in his ears as he looked beck into Makkari’s eyes, asking the question he’d longed to ask for millenia.
Makkari bit her lip and nodded her head ever so slightly.
Time stood still as Druig leaned closer, gaze locked with hers. He hesitated when their noses touched, but Makkari closed the remaining space between them.
Their kiss was light at first, just a brush of her lips against hers. It was like a spark that shot through him and warmed him from the inside out. He knew she felt it to when she brought her hands to hold his face and press her lips more firmly against his.
Druig’s hands fell to her waist and without thinking he pulled her toward him, practically into his lap. He couldn’t help himself. He’d waited long enough for this moment and now that it was happening, he craved whatever she was willing to give.
Makkari smiled against his lips and Druig was helpless to do anything but return it.
Makkari was the one to break the kiss all too soon and rest her forehead against Druig’s. She slid one of her hands from his cheek and let it rest against his chest. He felt her fingers curl into the sign for “I love you”.
Druig smiled and bumped his nose against hers. He covered his hand with his and pressed another chaste kiss to her lips. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath that morphed into a long yawn.
Druig chuckled and finally pulled away. “We should get some sleep.”
Makkari nodded reluctantly, but stole another quick kiss before she started to stand. Druig caught her hand.
Stay? He asked, hoping it wasn’t too much to ask.
What about the others?
Please?
She bit her lip before she grabbed the extra pillow from the couch and tossing it nest to his. Druig grinned and turned out the light while she made herself comfortable beside him.
They laid facing each other, legs tangled together like it was the most natural thing in the world. Makkari reached for his hand and Druig intertwined their fingers. He let his thumb run along the back of her hand and he watched as her eyes drifted closed in the moonlight.
When her breathing evened out, he finally let sleep take him with a smile.
And that’s how Thena found them at dawn, hands still clasped between them, foreheads touching.
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