#eleteo adventure

[acacia-may]

Lights Will Guide You Home (EOA Gabaomi Love Confession)

A trip to Norberg causes Gabe to contemplate his feelings for a certain "someone special." After Naomi returns from her voyage and becomes chancellor, however, Gabe knows he can hide his feelings no longer, so he takes her to a very special place to finally tell her how much she means to him.

Pairing: Gabriel "Gabe" Núñez/Naomi Turner [Eleteo is briefly mentioned/implied in one line]

Genre: Love Confession, Mutual Pining, First Kiss, Post-Series, Friends to Lovers.

Rated: G

Word Count: 2537

No Warnings Only True Love Here

A/N: Apologies in advance for any inaccuracies. I never thought I'd write Elena of Avalor fanfiction and definitely never thought I'd write Gabe x Naomi fanfiction, but here we are. Also, fair warning, I don't usually write romance, and I don't think I've ever written something this swoony in my entire life. I'm honestly shocked I even had this story in me. But I just found out about and watched "Norberg Peace Prize" yesterday and Gabaomi (basically?) canon?! What a time to be alive! 💖

Link to Story on AO3. Full Text Below the Cut. Thank you for reading! 🌟

Gabe absentmindedly kicked his feet as they dangled over the edge of the dock. It was strange being back here again, especially now that he was sitting here alone.

With a heavy sigh, he gazed out at the dark and hazy horizon line of the sea wondering where Naomi was now, whether she was gazing out at the same ocean, looking up at the same stars in the sky. Gabe supposed he couldn’t see many stars now himself since the sky here was illuminated by the Norberg Lights. He would always be awestruck by how beautiful they were—colorful, majestic, and perfect, but it had been strange. The first time he had ever had the privilege to see them, he knew he had been sitting under the most beautiful sky in the world, but somehow he had found something even more beautiful. He had just never had the chance to tell her.

He had certainly thought about it—had even been seriously considering confessing, but despite all the confidence and bravado with which he usually carried himself, he found it difficult to pluck up the nerve to tell her how he felt, to take the risk of ruining their friendship if she didn’t feel the same way.

It was probably for the best that he hadn’t said anything. After all, she had left shortly after that—before they had even had the chance to talk about anything. He took it as a sign that it just wasn’t meant to be, and he was happy for her. Of course he was. How could he be anything else when he knew how much she had always longed for adventure, to explore the world, and to sail the seventeen seas as the captain of her own ship? It was her dream, and she was getting to follow it, just like he had followed his own dreams to be part of the royal guard and eventually its captain. He wanted that for her—for her to be happy, to get to live her dream, even if there wasn’t a place for him in it.

He supposed the irony of it all was that just as he was realizing Naomi’s dreams didn’t leave a space for him, he was coming to terms with the fact that all of his dreams had her in them. Someday even if he did become the general of the royal guard, he knew it would somehow feel incomplete without her by his side. But he couldn’t compete with her dreams—couldn’t compete with her adventurous spirit, her love for the ocean, and he didn’t want to.

Still…he couldn’t help but hope that the next time he came to this dock, he wouldn’t be alone, the next time he gazed up at the Norberg lights, they wouldn’t be the most beautiful thing there with him. He could only hope that someday she’d want to find her way home—to find her way back to him. If she ever did, he promised himself he would finally tell her the truth.

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“Norberg?” Naomi’s freckled nose wrinkled as she tilted her head at him. “Why’d you drag me all the way to Norberg?”

Gabe shrugged, but his mouth curved into a lopsided grin as he dryly bantered, “You didn’t seem too upset by the idea of an outing when it got you out of all that paperwork, chancellor.”

Her new title had been taking a little getting used to, but he’d be lying if he said he didn’t enjoy teasing her with it every now and again. He could only assume Naomi’s newfound interest in calling him “general” stemmed from the same place.

“You told me you had something important to tell me, but you couldn’t tell me at the palace. I was intrigued”—she quirked an eyebrow at him—“but I wasn’t expecting a sea voyage. Don’t you think they’ll all be missing us back at the castle and wondering where we went?”

“I already cleared the trip with Elena…er…” He cleared his throat then corrected, “Her Majesty.”

Naomi clicked her tongue. “Still struggling with all the new titles, general?” she teased, and a feeling of pride and accomplishment fluttered in Gabe’s chest hearing her call him that. He had worked so hard to get to where he was now, to become the general of the Avaloran Royal Guard. General Gabriel Núñez certainly had a nice ring to it no matter who said it, but he could admit that hearing it from Naomi made him straighten his shoulders and puff out his chest with pride—perhaps even made him feel a little ostentatious. “You seem to have no trouble calling me ‘chancellor.’”

“And you loved getting to take your boat out. Admit it.”

She met his eyes—snapping blue like the ocean she loved so much, as her lips twitched in the corners. “So this is all for my benefit, is it?”

“Maybe.” He smiled facetiously which only made her frown at him.

“Where are you taking me? You realize it’s already dusk��it’ll be dark soon.”

As Naomi rolled her eyes, Gabe’s mouth twitched into a lopsided grin. That’s exactly what he had been hoping for. He wondered how long it would take her to catch on…if she hadn’t already.

By the time he led her out to the dock where they had seen the Norberg Lights together, it was already dark and, it seemed, there was no reason to evade her questions any longer.

Naomi’s brow furrowed, and she tilted her head at him curiously. “Well, this is a blast from the past…”

“Not too far in the past,” Gabe quipped, but he knew what she meant. After everything that had happened, it felt like a lifetime ago—no matter how much time had actually passed. With a sigh, he took a seat beside her on the edge of the dock just like he had when he had first surprised her here. At least…it had been a surprise for her. It hadn’t been for him. He knew there was nowhere else in the world he would have rather been and no one else in the world he would have rather shared that moment with. The fact that she had been so surprised to see him made him realize he must’ve done a much better job at hiding how he had been feeling from her and, he supposed, in a way, from himself.

As Gabe looked into her eyes now, however, he swallowed hard. He knew he couldn’t hide it anymore—had promised himself that he wouldn’t.

“I came here while you were gone, you know?” he admitted, turning away from her—watching the reflection of the lights in the water. “To see the lights—think about…things.” He paused, swallowed again. “We never really got to talk about it.”

“Is there something to talk about?” Her tone of voice was pragmatic, unreadable. Gabe assumed her expression was probably the same, but he couldn’t look at her. He stifled a light, somewhat self-deprecating chuckle. It was silly to think that the great general of Avalor could be tempted to lose his nerve so easily, but he had just gotten her back—even if it was just as a friend, and he didn’t want to lose her again.

Still, he gathered his resolve and continued, “I wanted to talk to you, but when you left without really any warning or even saying goodbye, I…I took it as a sign that maybe it was just better left unsaid.”

“I’m sorry.”

Gabe’s brow furrowed, and his shoulders stiffened. He hadn’t been expecting that. The question slipped out without him thinking much about it. “Why?”

“I disappeared. It was whirlwind thing and kind of impulsive, but I still should’ve said goodbye. I guess I…I just didn’t want you to try to talk me out of it—to have my last memories of you be of us actually fighting, instead of, you know, pretending to”—she chuckled lightly to herself—“I like our banter, but I don’t want to actually fight with you. I like to think you’re on my side.”

“I am.” He pressed his hand to her shoulder, but she turned away from him. Something panged in Gabe’s chest as her words began to sink in. “You really think I wouldn’t have wanted you to go?” he asked, but Naomi only pursed her lips together and shrugged. “It was your dream. I would never try to hold you back from that.”  

“I guess I just thought that…if we talked, I—I might not ever leave.” She paused, staring down at her hands—not at him, never at him. “And there were so many things that I wanted to do. So many promises I made to myself. I had to go.”

Gabe nodded solemnly. “I know.” He swallowed hard. “And I’m glad you did. For as long as I’ve known you, you’ve always wanted to go on adventures, explore the world, and sail the seventeen seas. You don’t have to apologize for following your dreams. I didn’t apologize for following mine. And you definitely don’t have to ask for my blessing. I’m just—” He paused, trying to think of the right word. He knew what she was to him, but he wasn’t sure what he was to her yet. Ultimately he decided on “your friend. You don’t need my permission to follow your dream.”

A slight smile curved in the corners of his mouth as he looked at up at her—found her still staring at her hands. He took a deep breath. “But I will need your permission to follow mine.”

“You want to go to war, general?” she quipped, though he could’ve sworn there was the slightest waver in her voice. “I’m not sure I can sign off on that.”

“It’s not a military dream,” he admitted. “I know my whole life all I ever wanted was to be in the royal guard. And then when I succeeded, when I was a lieutenant, then a captain, and now a general—it’s a great honor and means the world to me. But…when I became general and I finally had everything I ever wanted, I—” He stopped, swallowed hard. “It felt…”

“Empty,” Naomi finished for him quietly. “Like there was something missing.”

Gabe nodded, but his heart pounded—racing and flipping. He tried to calm himself—remind himself that he didn’t know for sure that she was talking about him.

“I kind of felt the same way while I was away,” Naomi admitted. “I mean, being out on the open sea was everything I ever dreamed of, and I was so happy, but…it still felt…kind of hollow, incomplete.” She sighed heavily before lifting her head to the sky—staring up at the lights with wide, blinking eyes. “It’s like the Norberg Lights—they’re so beautiful, and getting to sit here and see them is amazing…but the tradition says you’re supposed to share them with someone special and I know it’s because that somehow makes them even more beautiful, makes them—”

“Perfect.” Gabe met her eyes as she finally looked up at him. He could only imagine she felt the same sense of déjà vu at his choice of words, at the way he was looking at her now, and at the way she was looking at him. This time, however, he reached out to tuck that stray piece of her hair behind her ear. He could feel her tremble at the brush of his fingers against her cheek, and she looked away from him as her face flushed.

Though his own heart pounded, he confessed, “What’s missing…isn’t being a war hero.”

“Well, what do you want?” her voice bantered but wavered, and she wouldn’t meet his eyes again. “To take over a kingdom? Be a prince consort? I won’t advise Elena to marry you, if that’s what you’re asking.” She chuckled lightly. “There’s no way you can beat Mateo—he’s bound to be our prince consort eventually, so you’ll have to move if you want to rule somewhere. But if you want to be the husband of royalty, I’m sure Princess Chloe will have you.”

Gabe laughed, trying and failing to stifle it before the hard, serious lines of his face softened and a tender smile tugged at his mouth. “I’d like to be a husband someday, but only if someone special will have me.” He stroked her cheek with his hand until she finally looked at him. “And she isn’t royalty, so I don’t think I’ll be a prince consort.”  

He paused—trying his best not to chuckle as he watched Naomi’s mouth twitch in the corners. But he inhaled sharply as she stared up at him with earnest, affectionate eyes, “Will she have you?”

“I’m not sure. I think her heart might be somewhere else, and I’m not sure I can compete.”

His mouth curved into a teasing grin, and Naomi bantered back, “Really? The great general is backing down from a challenge?”

“The ocean is a pretty powerful adversary,” he quipped, and Naomi chuckled but there was something so kind and so tender in her eyes that it made his stomach swoop and his heart ache.

“And you’re sure her heart’s with the ocean?”

“I’d like to think part of it’s with me—or at least that it’ll find it’s way back to me in the end.” He met her eyes. “That she’ll find her way home.”

“Maybe she already has…”

Gabe pressed his hand to her cheek, and as Naomi’s arms snaked around him, pulling him towards her, he could feel her fingers tangled in his hair at the base of his neck, could feel her warm breath on his skin as she inched closer and closer, before she stopped just a breath away from him as she asked, “You said there was something you wanted to tell me?”

“You don’t know what it is?” he dryly bantered with as much of a chuckle as he could manage, struggling as he was even to breathe.

“I’d still like to hear you say it,” she whispered, the side of her nose brushing up against his. Gabe sighed. His chest ached, but he pulled away from her—far enough to look into her eyes as he ran his hand through her short blonde hair before he said the words he had mulled over in his head over and over, the words he so desperately wanted to say.

“I want you to follow your dreams whether that’s to go exploring, sail the world, and have amazing adventures or to be the best chancellor in Avaloran history. No matter where those dreams take you, I will always be here, will always be on your side, your greatest defender waiting for you to come home, because my dreams are empty without you in them—without getting to share them with you.” He pushed a strand of blonde hair out of her face—hoping the affection in his eyes said more than even his words. “Naomi, I love y—”

He didn’t get to finish that sentence. Naomi threw her arms around his neck and kissed him before he even had the chance.

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Vices

Eleteo: Elena has a thing for gambling. Not for the money but just for the competition and the "chance" to win even though the games are all rigged. It's too much for her to pass up. I can't see Matei with any particular vice. But I can also see him as someone who can get obsessed or addicted to something. Probably some sort of dark spell he gets into researching.

Gababel: Both have the perchance to drink in different ways. Isabel doesn't do it often, but when she does, it's a binge all at once and says the funniest, most ridiculous things much to her embarrassment the next morning. Gabe does it either when he's out with the boys and Isabel has to carry him home because he had to win the three drinking contests. Or he does it more seriously after battle when he wants to forget. 

Estenaomi: I think they both have a thin for cigars, mainly Esteban. He picked them up from Victor when they were teens because they thought they looked all so cool and mature with those big cubanos. Though Naomi will let herself have a smoke or two, she'll get on Esteban's case about unhealthy it is especially on a wooden ship. Naomi can get obsessive when it comes to checking or rechecking everything and drives Esteban crazy. 

Estoma: Esteban can drink, in a bad way. But after living under Shuriki, can you blame him? Also Esteban is just awful with coping so he numbs his feelings away with wine. Drink after drink trying to forget everything. Dona has a thing for gambling. Well cheating at gambling so there's a guarantee not to lose which can get a bit dangerous in seedier casinos when her fellow players get wise to how she keeps winning.

Embarrassing nickname? Eleteo: Probably something like pan dulce monster for Elena because once she gets her hands on pan dulce, she'll devour everything. Thing is, it's hard to embarrass Elena so she takes it in stride. Elena calls Mateo some manner of nauseatingly sweet name like "Honey boo boo kinds" for fun when they're in front of their friends or even Olivia because his blush is adorable. The other nickname, he got in his childhood was Klutzeo since he was so uncoordinated in school. 

Gababel: We already know Gabe's embarrassing nickname. Baker boy. Actually that episode wasn't the first time it came up, he heard a lot in grade school when society was more class conscious and poor people were treated with disdain. Also some kids couldn't believe that the pro olaball player Roberto Nunez would give it up to bake. Isabel's nicknames never stuck but they usually followed the pattern of dull nerd or goody goody which didn't boot her confidence when comparing herself to Elena. 

Estenaomi: I feel like Naomi would have some sort of nickname from her parents that she would tell them to knock it off and they do it anyway like Miss Fiestypants. Which Esteban found out during a family dinner and loves to bring it up because it fits so well. He also makes up some of his own during their many adventures. Naomi's favorite nickname for Esteban is "Geyser" after the one time Esteban got drunk and got a tattoo on his back that looked like a geyser springing up from his butt. Naomi freaked when she saw it and loves making jokes about him blowing his top and stuff even after he got it removed. Estoma: Esteban's embarrassing nickname as we already know was El Segundo which had disastrous consequences on his self esteem. It just reminded him of how he was physically inferior to Victor and how everyone paid attention to Elena, that he was second to everyone in the world. Dona's embarrassing nickname was Whore which started when little kids couldn't pronounce her full name and you try to convince the child to say something else, it only made them more determined to say what he or she wants. 

Sweetest gift they got from each other?

Eleteo: I feel like Mateo would give her a gift of a day without appointments or worry about the kingdom. One day she wakes up to find that her day is surprisingly free with her schedule being taken care of by the Grand COuncil for the day. Mateo comes with a bowl of cherries and a kiss and they go out for a leisurely jaquin ride. Then they just hang out with their friends at the beach or something. For the afternoon they go dancing and a dinner down at his workshop with lights and everything. So there it is a nice spent with friends, family and her favorite wizard. As for Mateo, he is pretty good by himself with just his books and magic practice so Elena's gift to him would be similar. A day free from lessons and missions so he could concentrate on improving his mastery. But the plus would be she's with him whole day, helping, asking questions and admiring his passion for the magic he loves so much. 

Gababel: Gabe got Isabel the complete collection of scientific encyclopedia. She would have gotten them herself but she resisted since she had so many books already and was in the throes of insecurity about being dull and different. So Gabe swooped down and bought it for her to show that he appreciated her scientific side. Isabel got Gabe a brand new sword. Yes, he learned gus kessib from El Guapo but it doesn't hurt to have a fancy sword for show. He enjoys showing it off for her with his fencing skills. She also got a new saddle for Fuego because the guy loves his horse.

Estenaomi: I think her favorite gift that Esteban gave her was a ship. It wasn;y big because she knew she was going to inherit the Wayfarer as a houseboat but she was still very surprised to see that he got a full captain outfit with a hat and everything waiting in her closet. She got Esteban a brand new compass with an ancient map she found in some flea market so they could go on a whole new adventure together. 

Estoma: Esteban received an enchanted music box from Satu. A combo of two things. His admiration and memories of staying in Satu and enchanted that only the one holding the music box could hear the music. So he could safely listen to it even close to Shuriki's quarters. I have a hc that Esteban is quite skilled in realistic drawing. So once he asked her to describe her family and he tried to do a drawing of them based on description. It wasn't perfect but the thought was heartwarming.

What childhood activity do they share with the other?

Eleteo: Elena introduces fencing to her man. She tried to train him through a  less rigorous and more flirty version of Gabe's fencing bootcamp but Mateo fencing is like Mateo with a rope. All thumbs and falling. Not that either of them minds. Mateo tries to coach Elena through potion making. Although Rafa did not overtly teach him magic, he realized cooking recipes and herbal medicine was just a precursor. So he figured he could use the same concepts when teaching Elena. What they didn't realize that much like when Olivia gets into her head to do something, Elena does the same trying to see what would happen if she combined the purple concoction with the fizzing olive one. . . Ba Bam! Since then they have stuck to scepter training. 

Gababel: As we know Gabe does NOT have any fond memories where olaball is concerned so that was out. But Gabe does love baking, especially cookies so that was the lazy weekend activity he and Isabel do together. Though he does tease Isa for her scientific calculation, there's still cookie dough and giggles when they're in the kitchen together. Isabel knows that Gabe isn't always able to follow her scientific treatises or conversations so she showed him a more palatable one. Stargazing. She and Raul used to do it all the time and it is one of her favorite memories with her father.So on clear nights, she spreads a picnic blanket in the royal garden and Isabel points out all the constellations and old stories as her father did for her. 

Estenaomi: This should be obvious from the get go. Sailing is Naomi's thing and always will be. She has had more sea legs than land legs since she was 4 and made it her mission to teach Esteban everything she knows. At the beginning it was less fun as Naomi was serious about sailing safety but then she lets up because she doesn't want Esteban to hate it. Not that he does. He understands why she loves the thrill of the salt air and is kinda a waveholic in that he enjoys the bump and sway of the boat. Esteban's favorite thing is dancing because it has fond memories of his parents in the ballroom and so Esteban teaches her all the waltzes and ballroom dances he knows. She's a pretty quick study and picks them up in a flash so they move on to salsa and merengue and soon they're hitting clubs as the hottest couple on the dancefloor. And they always return to the ballroom for their own private dance too. Estoma: Not only is dancing still Esteban's thing but olaball and goal! Esteban is such a bonafide fan of olaball there is even a baby picture of him in a olaball jersey so he takes Dona to one, Avalor vs Paraiso. Honestly, Dona didn't really watch the game, she was too busy watching Esteban the hilarity that was Esteban next to her pumping his fists and yelling like a maniac.Dona didn't do all the childhood things Esteban did like going to the circus or making ice cream sundays (and did not appreciate Esteban looking at her like her childhood was devoid of happiness) and didn't feel like taking a trip down memory lane. But she eventually relented at the thought of horse riding again. So they did just that and though Dona rode circles around him and laughed at Esteban's saddle sore butt, he thought it was worth it to see her so happy and care free. 

Who sometimes "aww" over how cute they are? Eleteo: Everyone in the royal family and the palace staff have caught Eleteo being adorable together. Special mention goes to the time Armando found both of them asleep in the library, curled up next to the fireplace with their arms around each other on a cold winter's night. He gently placed a blanket over them, awwed and left. 

Gababel: Elena and Mateo keep catching them in private moments like one time they were taking a stroll through the gardens and stopped short at the sight of Isabel talking to Gabe about the scientific properties of some flower. It was in the beginning stages of their relationship and Elena just melted at the adoring look Gabe was wearing as he listened to Isabel who blushed if they maintained prolonged eye contact. 

Estenaomi: Surprisingly it is Captain Chiloya who awws over them since there's not many people out on the open ocean. Whenever they meet up with him, Chiloya is touched by the moments he catches between them like holding hands as they dance together or helping one another with steering. Simple but sweet gestures. 

Estoma: Luisa often sees them together when she is going about her business in the palace like one morning she woke up early to go to La Dulce Vida and found them sitting in the kitchen talking. It kinda reminded her of her own marriage and the nights/days when she and Francisco would sit and talk in their blissful world of two. 

What do they sometimes walk into? Eleteo: Sometimes Elena walks in on Mateo napping after studying too long or working on some new potion. She has learned not to sneak up on him because it can cause explosions. But if he's napping, she is prepared to kiss him or play "Guess who?'' Mateo usually walks in on Elena working or singing and sometimes just adores her singing for a moment before making his presence known.

Gababel: Gabe walks in on Isabel talking to herself about inventions or sometimes rocking on her guitar-accordion. Like Mateo, sometimes Gabe waits before making his presence known so he can be entertained by her carefreeness. Isabel sometimes walks in on Gabe doing his work out or push-ups or going over battle strategies though sometimes Isabel reminds him he needs to leave work at the barracks. 

Estenaomi: Naomi walks into the room when Esteban his primping his hair or deep into his moisturizing routine so she jumps on him to scare him. Esteban sometimes walks in on Naomi deep in thought and pacing around and asks her "Who has one the argument in your head this time?"  

Estoma: Like above, Dona often walks in on Esteban in the middle of his skincare routine. Sometimes he is practicing the booby trap dance (got to keep sharp, yes!). he usually walks in on her primping herself oro doing leftover work of the day. 

Who reads romance novels? 

Eleteo" Surprisingly Mateo. He didn't mean to but when he was little, sometimes Rafa would confiscate his spellbooks because she didn't want him to strain his eyes reading into the night. But during those rainy days when he had no books, he went last ditch and read some of Rafa's which included romances that he got sucked into. Sometimes he imagined himself as the battle scarred hero, but he also enjoyed it hoping that he may have the same kind of passionate, respectful, no holds barred, no matter what love for someone. Luckily, he found that with Elena but the romance did help with making some pretty good love speeches to articulate his feelings. 

Gababel: Isabel though she studiously pretends she doesn't by hiding them in her textbooks. The first time Gabe found out, Isabel turned as red as a tomato but Gabe only teased a little bit. He sometimes asks if she always had a type for knights and copying the poses of the cover leads. In truth, Iabel enjoys the knights but she prefers the realistic books since it's easier for her to fantasize. It's a perfect blend of realism and happily ever after fluff. Gabe prefers the warrior men ones because he did get sucked in one time when Isabel read them out loud and he was immediately invested. 

Estenaomi: Neither at first, but at some point in their travels they ran out of stuff to read and shockingly only romance paperbacks could be found at some stops. Sp they read it. Naomi only does to laugh at the ridiculous descriptions and shake her head at cliche they are but Esteban would be lying if he said he didn't try to copy the hero's smoldering intensity or brooding pick up lines from time to time. 

Estoma: Dina does with no shame because she's old enough to no longer care. Esteban knows and occasionally glanced but found it too cheesy to be believable. Still they have re-enacted some scenes and Esteban is sinfully good at playing a rakish duke. 

Things they taught each other?

Eleteo: Pretty much canon but magic studies all the dang time but they know how to make it fun with each other. Much more an hc, Elena teaches Mateo how to play guitar and is very patient with lots of kisses as encouragement. Mateo taught Elena some recipes that are Rafa's specialties and are amazingly delicious. 

Gababel: Just like in the Princess Knight, Gabe teaches Isabel to fence. Only with more much flirtation and innuendo which flusters Gabe as he's used to calm Isabel that he forgets she's from the long line of indiscreet Flores. Isabel teaches Gabe how to map things based on the position of stars which is useful when he's on stakeout. 

Estenaomi: Esteban already knows how to sail but Naomi improved his knowledge tenfold with little tips on knots and parts of ship building and fixing. Even general woodwork like making ship bottles which is super hard and intricate but he likes the feel of Naomi trying to fix delicate mistakes and how concentrated she is Esteban teaches Naomi classic treasure hunting techniques he used to do with Victor and athletic activities like vine swinging. 

Estoma: Just like with Naomi, Esteban teaches her to dance. She grew up under Shuriki so dancing was not a skill that was encouraged. She clearly needs more lessons. It's better when it's a partner dance and the other person can stop unnecessary shimmnying. Dona showed Esteban how to stay on a wild horse because he didn't want to learn "boringly simple" rope tricks and he was going to do it anyway if she didn't stop him/ So far he's stayed on two seconds on a fake one. He's working on it.

Height differences hc

Eleteo: From what I can tell Elena is almost the same height but at times Elena appears shorter than him. I'm going to go with the idea that Mateo is taller but not by much. But he also has the magic advantage so when neither of them can get anything, he just levitates.

Gababel: Even as Isabel grows to her full height Gabe is taller but that's perfect for her. Isabel adores being able to sit on his lap or be picked up in his strong, muscular arms. It makes her feel safe, admittedly his muscles may be hard but they're alo cuddly. Plus there is something so intimate about going on her tiptoes to reach his lips or being swooped up in his arms. Gabe also likes it for the same reasons. Her in his arms, and admittedly when she ies the tiptoe thing he becomes a blushy mess with her small smirk and the way her arms wrap around his neck like he is the only thing in the world she can hold on to and never let go. Estenaomi: Naomi is the shorter one because even young Esteban is taller than others like a freaking string bean/ Naomi comes up to his nose which forces her to look up into his eyes which sometimes gets her blushy with his intense Estesmolder. He is a weapon with that smolder. Not that it is all gazing into each other's eyes. Esteban can get pretty cocky about it when offering to reach things he can't. She only reminds him that the taller people are, the harder they fall which is apt because he usually unintentionally trips because he doesn't look where he's going. 

Estoma: They're at the same height when Dona wears his heels. The few times she doesn't, she comes to his forehead which gives Esteban plenty of chances for forehead kisses. But when they fight sometimes Esteban would bring it up because he has the belief of fighting at a equa advantage and not look up at him. So he'll teasingly ask if she would like to pause the fight so she can get her heels and be able to glare at his eye level which only infuriates her more. 

Who secretly melts inside when the other says their names? 

Eleteo: I feel like it's equal melting on both their parts. For Elena this is the sort of love she's never felt before. Everything is just so special when Mateo says it. He makes her feel like the most important thing in the world, which is saying something. He' just so sincere and warm and the way he says her name with love and adoration and respect makes her fall for him more. Mateo feels the same way. He's not a "nobody" wizard hiding in his basement. Shr makes him feel like he can do anything, that he's worth so much more to her and makes him want to be more for her. So it continues in an endless cycle. 

Gababel: Isabel dies. It's not hard to get her to blush whereas Gabe is concerned when he says her name, especially in the beginning of their relationship. . . just lots of red face. Part of it is from the disbelief she still has that she's singled out by him. She's used to being seen as Elena's little sister, a burgeoning scientist. It's hard to believe she can step out of that shadow and be noticed by Gabe. But she is and the way he says her name makes her feel safe and respected and with such warmth. . .yes, she loves it and him. 

Estenaomi: Esteban does, he's a secret softie so he secretly melts when Naomi says his name. It is so often that her softer side is under her sassy exterior so the times she says his name with fondness that she gives no one else, its special to him. Especially when he feels like his abuelos are nagging him about being more like Elena or more mature and then he knows he has Naomi who (almost) never says his name in a tone of deep disappointment and he hopes to never disappoint her ever. 

Estoma: Dona does since almost no one knows her real name and Esteban rarely says it in public. So when he does it is in some deep private talk that makes it even more special. He says it like it's the most beautiful name in the world and goes a long way to making her hate it less.

  Little habit that entertains the other? 

Eleteo: Elena is always entertained by whenever Mateo imitates someone else since it's usually so exaggerated or when he gets annoyed. She is not entertained by his annoyance per say, it's just that he's so frenzied and animated so it's a bit funny like when Esteban "ate" his mom. Mateo is entertained when Elena gets all sasy and competitive like in the Scepter Training shorts. It's always entertaining when she gets into her hair flips and sometimes starts goading her competitive spirit. 

Gababel: Gabe gets entertained when Isabel sees a scientific mistake in a journal where there isn't supposed to be any artistic license or suspension of disbelief because it is supposed to be cold hard facts. She goes into a long rant about fact checking and Gabe just smiles at her passion. Isabel is entertained whenever Gabe incorporates his guard training into little things he does like throwing fruit or olaball which she finds cute when he is just so proud of his skills. 

Estenaomi: Like Elena, Esteban gets his entertainment sometimes when Naomi is annoyed or freaking out because it's usually the other way around with them with Naom telling him to calm down his dramatics. Naomi is entertained by Esteban's constant feud with anyone who hasn't heard of or doesn't agree that Avaloran chocolate is the best. She can't blame him though because chocolate is worth fighting for. 

Estoma:m Dona is entertained when someone gives a speech Esteban wrote because you can always see Esteban in the background mouthing all the words with cringing and enthusiasm whenever the person gets it wrong or right. Sometimes Esteban accompanies Dona in shopping and he is always a bit entertained with the way she has her assistant behind her carrying bags and taking all the stuff she points to with "Mine." Not "I think I'll buy that" or "Maybe this one?" Just "Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine." He sometimes asks her if she's even looking at what she's buying or if it depends on how shiny it is. 

Who moves in with the other and who decorates?

Eleteo: Technically we saw Mateo move into the wizard quarters of the palace and have already decorated. When they move in as a married couple it is Elena who decorates the room with some of his books even though he says they can keep it in his workshop and she brings some of the baby pictures Rafa gave her because she finds baby Mateo adorable. 

Gababel: Obviously Gabe has to move into the palace since it's so spacious and technically Blanca swoops in to decorate along with Isabel. gabe can be neat in his guard quarters, he has no idea about aesthetic and neatness in his actual room. Plus Isabel likes to keep things in line with her own system of organization so it's just best to let her take over.

Estenaomi: Since the two are sailing around the world together in Naomi's boat, Esteban moves in with Naomi and decorates his part of the room with his sense of flair of fancy drawings and clothes and health care stuff. Honestly his stuff takes up more of the bathroom than Naomi. 

Estoma: Probably Dona since the palace is very big and I can't see Esteban wanting to be separated from his family. She also decorates it although there are the usual disagreements of his stuff blocking hers, there is no need for that many vases in one room etc. 

Who watches the other sleep? 

Eleteo: Undoubtedly Elena because Mateo takes little catnaps around the palace or sometimes he studies so hard he falls asleep sitting and that's where Elena finds him hours later and she just smiles at him since he looks so peaceful asleep. 

Gababel: Gabe is the one who watches befitting his guard work at night so ISabel doesn't have the same stamina for staying up late unless she's reading something really good. Gabe can't help his heart swelling with love and disbelief that she's lying beside him and just cuddles closer.

Estenaomi: I feel like it would be either one. More likely Esteban would find her asleep standing up at the bow so he has to take over but Naomi has watched him fall asleep, and like Gabe, can't believe she's sharing her life with him. Estoma: Esteban since I picture him as the night owl so he'd stay awake longer and watch her with a small smile on his face.

Who cooks? Eleteo: Both do but Elena more because she has fond memories of baking with her mother while Rafa did all the baking for her. 

Gababel: IS this even a question? Gabe does by virtue of knowledge and skill  but Isabel is no slouch with her chemistry background and precise measurements. They most often do it together on date night. 

Estenaomi: Naomi does since she's used to cooking for her dad when they were out at sea and Esteban was still slowly growing out of his pampered rich boy phase where he wants adventure and not the critty work of cooking over the fire.  Estoma: I think Esteban because we saw on Snow place like home that he likes his food to be made the way he wants it. 

Irrational phobias?

Eleteo: Mateo is less scared about horses than wary of them when they rear or eat apples ut of his hand. Elena is trying to help him by going on horseback rides and showing him how to groom Carnela. Honestly, I can't think of any irrational fears for Elena. The only one I could imagine might be the dark after being in the amulet so long. 

Gababel: Isabel has a fear of lightening and thunder storms, mainly by imagining the many things that can go wrong like blackouts or gloods or tree crashing. Even just the noise freaks her out. Good thing Gabe is there with lots of hugs and kisses in bed. Gabe, we already know, has a phobia of geckos. They just scurry everywhere, they're slimy and ugh he just hates em. 

Estenaomi: Naomi has a fear of clowns. Not that she'll go screaming but she just tenses up. Something about the face is just disturbing to her. Esteban hates small bugs. Spiders, scorpions, occasionally a caterpillar he mistakens for a centipede.

Estoma: Same as above Esteban hates small bugs. Dona has an irrational fear of frogs, they're just disgusting to her. one time Esteban put a fake one in her office to annoy her and she wouldn't go in until she removed it. 

Who plays with the other's hair/toes in the morning?

Eleteo: Both do. Mateo likes to stroke Elena's long soft hair and smell its flower/sunshine scent. Elena enjoys playing with his cute curls. When they wake up in the morning, if either of them curls up close enough, the other will play with their toes. 

Gababel: Gabe does. He likes feeling her wavy curls and spooning her. He plays with her toes on a lazy morning when neither of them feel like getting out of bed. It's almost like he's examining how small they are in his large hands. And if they don't have work, he'll follow it up with a nice foot massage. 

Estenaomi: Naomi plays with Esteban's floppy Bieber hair. Sine he takes so long to wake up Naomi does small braids in his hair in the meanwhile. I also imagine Esteban as a touchy feely B and would play with her toes, scraping off chipped polish and stuff. 

Estoma: Esteban does. He likes to bury his nose in her hair and feel it before she puts it up in her usual bun. If he's bored he'll play with her toes. 

Flaw they try to help the other covercome?

Eleteo: Elena tries to help Mateo with his insecurity and self doubt that eats him up inside. After years of hiding in the shadows of his basement, Mateo really doubts his worth, his ability, and his value within the kingdom as a wizard. He berates himself for not being enough. Elena has a similar problem that people can see her greatness, she can get consumed by her failures as queen. That all the responsibility falls to her all the time.

Gababel: Gabe tries to help Isabel when it comes to her perfectionism and her need to have everything right. Though he adores how her mind works he gets concerned when she overanalyzes to the point of paralysis. Meanwhile Isa helps Gabe with his need to repress his emotions and that no matter how much glory he achieves as Captain, the doubt in his sound in the sound of his father's voice says he's not doing enough and letting people down. 

Estoma: Isn't it obvious what Esteban has? Survivors' guilt, big time. Also overwhelming bouts of depression along with a superiority inferiority complex being "El Segundo." She tries to ease past the sins that make him an "evil man" and help him see that it's okay to allow yourself to be forgiven and loved. Which is almost the pot calling kettle since Dona repress her emotions too or as Esteban says emotional constipation since she hates it so much. She always hides behind a mask. 

Modern day living?

Eleteo: I feel like Eleteo would live in Miami, Florida in a quaint but expensive beach house. Not only because of the large Latin community but it has all the beaches, and it's so colorful and lovely that I magine they'd have lots of fun adventures there. 

Gababel: I see Gabe as the all American guy so maybe some sort of midwestern small town or California suburbs in the mountains with a tigh community that they know their neighbors but close enough for Isabel to commute to her job in the Silicon Valley.

Estenaomi: I think they;d still be travellers, backpacking through Europe and the like but their home base would be a nice apartment in Miami or New Orleans, Louisiana since it's a port town full of diverse restaurants, people, culture and fun holidays like Mardi Gras. Estoma: I think they'd have one of those huge penthouses in NY in the rich people area of the hamptons. All the high end fashions, theatre, and business stuff. And they'd totally be the type to splurge and have an additional summer apartment in Europe. 

Who scares the other?

Eleteo: Elena does. She finds Mateo's yelp and immediate tamborita defense pose funny though Mateo is not opposed to dishing it back at her. Elena tends to be a good sport about it and laugh it off. Mateo needs a moment to get his heartbeat back to normal.

Gababel: Isabel tried one and got flipped over the couch and Gabe apologized profusely but Isabel understood the lesson not to sneak up on the captain  if the guard. 

Estenaomi: Both do but Esteban more since I imagine him as that mischievous teen.Though sometimes it backfires when Naomi gets a jump on what he's up to. 

Estoma: Esteban does, and finds it way too easy. Dona really regrets giving him the key to her apartment. 

Big/little spoon? Eleteo: Elena is usually the spoon because she enjoys the feeling of protecting the one shoe loves but Mateo has gotten to be the big spoon more than once because yes, being surrounded by all that warmth is satisfying. 

Gababel: Gabe is the big spoon and Isabel the little. She enjoys having his muscles around her and feeling safe. Plus his biceps are like little pillows. 

Estenaomi: Esteban is the big and Naomi is the little but they switch it up often depending who feels more sore after all their adventuring. 

Estoma: Esteban is the big spoon, he likes having something to hold. 

Who is the cuddler? Eleteo: Elena is more of a cuddler. She is just so affectionate and after her time in the amulet she just likes to know he is there, next to her, for real. But Mateo is pretty affectionate as we have seen with him and his mom.

Gababel: Gabe unsurprisingly. He is affectionate to those he likes and lets them know it but so is Isabel so they're tied. 

Estenaomi: Esteban is. We've seen him try to hide his emotional side but he's not good at it and comes out with the PDA. 

Estoma: Dona. Total ice queen in public but in private she lets the affection come out. 

Who does the neck nuzzles?

Eleteo: Elena to Mateo or she does nose nuzzles. 

Gababel: Gabe, again. He's the big spoon so he has more opportunity. Estenaomi: Esteban is. He strikes me as attentive.

Estoma: Dona, mainly in her sleep. 

Who strokes the other's hair? Eleteo: They stroke each others hair, hers is long and soft and she likes his curls. 

Gababel: Gabe does since Isabel has such luscious locks, he even braids them sometimes. 

Estenaomi: Esteban usually ruffles Naomi's hair. 

Estoma: Esteban does when it's out of her bun and she plays with his small beard. 

Who starts the fire?

Eleteo: mateo, he can make one that's warm and crackly in seconds thanks to a spell he learned just for the occasion. 

Gababel: Isabel does since Gabe is usually exhausted when he comes home. Not too exhausted to give her a kiss but making a fire is not at the top of his mind. 

Estenaomi: Naomi does the fire since she knows how to do it safely on a boat. Estoma: Estebann does, he likes to plan it all out with hot cocoa, a fireplace, nothing to do but relax and unwind. 

Who will usually fall asleep?

Eleteo: Ekena. Mateo is used to staying up long nights working on his spells while Elena has the weight.work of the kingdom on her so she's pretty tired. Gababel: Isabel will fall asleep before Gabe, usually while studying her science magazine. Gabe has been trained to stay up for guard duty.

Estenaomi: Esteban because he uses up a lot of energy in the day. 

Estoma: Dona. She's a morning person so she goes to bed early. 

What hobby do they try for each other? Eleteo: Mateo learns how to play guitar, he already has a good voice so now he can accompany himself. Besides Elena has such fond memories of learning from her abuelos and her parents. Admittedly it is not that easy for him. He can wield his tamborita with easy grace but guitar strings not so much. But he considers it a challenge and keeps trying. Elena has fallen in love with traditional dances and new modernizations of it that has come up in the past 41 years she's been in the amulet and Mateo happily guides her through it though she doesn't need much help.

Gababel: Gabe tries to do some inventing himself to see why Isabel gets so hyped about it and finds it. . . confusing. He tried but high school math did not prepare him for those kinds of physics at all. Even her suggestions to see it as a battle strategy didn't work. Oh well, it was the effort that counts. Isabel tried some of the guard training Gabe went through and surprisingly got into it. It was like her inner thrill seeker got released or something because she wanted to do the course again and again. Seeing Isabel rule the course made Gabe fall a little harder too. Estenaomi: Naomi decided to try out ballroom dancing without Esteban's help. I mean yes, he taught her to waltz but she was determined to learn new styles by herself so she could impress him. After Naomi nearly upstaged him in ballroom dancing and he learned how much she put into learning it, Esteban decided to try rope tricks as she does. Unfortunately he grew more frustrated the more he did and the more he entangled himself in it even after he requested her help. Estoma: Dona usually read poetry during long rides to other kingdoms and with nothing to do, she'd read aloud to him. It began Esteban's appreciation for it especially during the Shuriki era. The meter and lyricism was the closest he could get to hearing music and he'd start to ask to borrow her books. Dona tried to do the jungle exploring that Esteban was so fond of him in his youth but she couldn't stand it for more than an hour. 

Do they do mani pedis? 

Eleteo: Surprisingly yes, Mateo is much better at it than Elena since he's used to such intricate work with his potions and spells. Elena's liable to get the polish all over. 

Gababel: Isabel does it for Gabe in utmost secrecy and only with clear polish but he admits he likes getting pampered and Isabel gives a mean foot rub. Estenaomi: Esteban does it for Naomi after she tells him that she didn't bother with the stuff since she'll chip off the nail polish, what's the point. But he insisted and like Gabe, Naomi comes to enjoy the pampering.

Estoma: They both do usually on their off days and Esteban has absolutely no shame in being caught in a full face mask. Dona is just happy she can finally get her hands on some of that moisturizer he's been hoarding.

Whose more protective? Eleteo: Since Elena inherited Luisa's fierce mother hen tendencies, she's a lot more outwardly protective like when she gave Gabe those warning glares in Spellbound for dissing Mateo. But that's not to say ateo isn't as protective of Elena when danger comes calling. Spellbound and Song of the Sirenas is a good example of that.

Gababel: Gabe, obviously. It's part of the guard thing. Isabel does want Gabe's protection but sometimes he can go overboard like when they're exploring an island and Isabel just wants a few more rock samples but he thinks its too dangerous for her to trek through jungles even though she's done it thousands of times before. 

Estenaomi" Naomi is generally more suspicious and streetwise than esteban who wants to go adventuring everywhere and willing to talk to anyone to get information. Even if those sources are less than reliable. Plus young!Esteban has a tendency to overestimate his own mortality so she has to pull him away from swinging over lava or a crocodile infested lakes among other things. Even though he assures he can totally climb that thousand feet mountain without proper gear. No problem. 

Estoma: Esteban. Blame it on everything he's lost but he is a bit protective about making sure no one else hurts his family again nor the ones he loves. 

Little scars/imperfections hcs?

Eleteo: Mateo's left wrist is more bendable than his right due to a (Scarring. at least to Rafa) fall at the beach when 7 year old Mateo got pushed around by the waves and broke his wrist among the rocks. I can't think of anything for Elena, maybe a medical scar. 

Gababel: Once Gabe goes to war, you can bet he gets scarred physically and mentally and it is not as cool as he thought it would be when he was young. The mainly form around his arms from sword clashes plus a deep gnash in his right side and few whip scars from unfortunate missions when he gets captured. Isabel's is less noticeable but he has a scar down her leg from a time when Elena and Esteban were roughhousing kids playing catch with a vase and she got caught in the crossfire.

Estenaomi: I imagine young Esteban has a chipped tooth. Not too noticeable as it's a bottom incisor that was chipped during a fall from a waterfall during a mountain climbing dare. That among other broken bones. He also has a small scar on his eyebrow from possibly a knife in a bar brawl. Naomi has a faint white scar on her right side from when she got scratched by a nail on a ship. She was annoyed that it was less epic than how Esteban got his scars. 

Estoma: I already wrote this an angst fic but I hc that Esteban got a whip scar from Shuriki to warn him of her wrath. Or more heroically got it to spare the punishment of another innocent citizen. Once Dona got kicked off her horse when she was young resulting in a broken clavicle. It wasn't straightened completely so now one is slightly lower than the other.

Worst Date Ever?

Eleteo: It was all going well when the whole staff and the Grand Council interrupted their date with a list of things needed to be done and by done now, they meant done this morning when Elena had been off with Mateo. Apparently in her busyness, she forgot to cancel her previous appointments, They tried to salvage the date by continuing somewhat romantic activities in 5 minute intervals but it was hopeless.

Gababel: The abuelos crashed their date sort of. They were pretty well established as a couple during their first Christmas so the families all met up as chatted while they went to sneak under some mistletoe. Well Blanca, Roberto, Luisa and Francisco got to talking and baby stories came out. All of them. All the ones they hadn't wanted the other one to hear. Isabel was mortified when Luisa started bringing out picture albums. And there was nothing they could as the adults pulled them into the conversation. 

Estenaomi: It was a real disaster. First, Naomi gets splashed with mud all over her new dress then Esteban burns his tongue on spicess and spills his water over Naomi. They missed their carriage ride to the olaball game and ended the night back on the ship where they just rested for like half an hour. That's when they realized the food was a little suspect and food poisoning hit them. 

Estoma: I imagine at the beginning they kept their dating on the down low just to make sure it would work out and not be a mistake they'd regret for the rest of their lives. Well one night they go to the opera and surprise, Francisco and Luisa were also having a date night. And since they assumed there was nothing going on between them, they invited themselves along to sit next to them and join their dinner. Nothing like a crashed date by your abuelos. 

Favorite features?

Eleteo: Both love each other's eyes. They are truly the windows to the soul but Elena's love for Mateo's soft sweet smile and his curls comes at a close second. Gababel: Though it might be shallow Isabel likes Gabe's arms. Not only because they're muscular, they just make her feel safe. Gabe likes Isa's mouth, anything that comes out of it is so informative and special and sincere even when she's babbling and then of course, there's the kissing. 

Estenaomi: Esteban adores Naomi's freckles. He finds them so uniquely her and likes counting them. Naomi likes Esteban's swoopy hair which she should considering how much gel and time he spends on it.

Estoma: Dona likes Esteban's expressive face, at times incredibly sweet, hilarious and sinful all at once. Esteban likes her hand, and how they're perfectly manicured. 

Who leaves gifts and flowers?

Eleteo: Elena leaves gifts, she can't help but spoil those she loves. She gives him new materials to help with his potions and spells. Mateo always supplies flowers since Rafa taught him to garden and he can usually grow exotic or unusual ones that he can spell to bloom on command. 

Gababel: Gabe brings the flowers and gifts. Usually for more scientific purposes like flowers for her aromatherapy project or a box set of encyclopedias. Though for Isabel the encyclopedia gift was the best thing ever even if it was for work. She treasures it. 

Estenaomi: Esteban gets all the gifts and flowers. Like the time he gave Naomi a twelve dozen rose bouquet. He really wants to make sure Naomi knows how much he cares for her but he tends to go overboard so Naomi has to gently remind him that gifts don't mean everything and what she wants most is to spend time with him. 

Estoma: Dona does. It's simple really since she owns a store so she usually buys some extra things that she knows Esteban would like. Which usually leads to Esteban being the gentleman he is to buy flowers in return or even try to top some of her gifts. The competitiveness never really goes away. 

Take care of the other when sick? 

Eleteo: Mateo has his hands fill when Elena is sick because she refuses to admit it and wants to continue her work and everything she usually does. But Rafa taught him the perfect sleepytime soup recipe that gets Elena to drowse off so she admit defeat and lets him sing to her. Mateo is also a handful in that he doesn't want to admit sickness as he doesn't want the smothering that comes when Rafa finds out. But Elena isn't having that. They are a couple, she is taking care of him and doesn't care about the germs. Mateo would be lying if he said that he doesn't enjoy the extra attention Elena feasts upon him. 

Gababel: Gabe is an absolute sweetheart when Elena is sick with making specially prepared soups and dropping by from work every time he's free. He even writes down some scientific treatises that Isabel attempts to dictate through a stuffy nose. Isabel has the job of trying to gold Gabe down when he insists that he isn't sick and can go to work. Usually her puppy dog eyes with the charm and Gabe stays in bed so he can be sung to and read stories. 

Estenaomi: Esteban is such a whiny child when he's sick and cranky too about taking his medicine. Although Naomi rolls her eyes she indulges his antics because she finds it funny. And though he doesn't admit it, Esteban appreciates how patient he is. As for Naomi, Esteban treats like a fragile flower near death more than a common cold which annoys her to no end. But she does get massages and being fed food out of it which she admits can be nice too.

Estoma: They generally avoid each other when sick. Dona doesn't have much patience for his complaining about how sick and bored he is and Esteban doesn't have patience when she tells him he is nursing her all wrong. The only time they can't stand each other is when they're peacefully asleep which is promptly ruined when they wake up with 'whad are youd looking ad?" 

Who's more picky? 

Eleteo: Neither really. Elena is very enthusiastic about experiencing new cultures which includes eating their foods. Mateo isn't picky but he is more resistant when it comes to trying things like kelp taco. But he can't resist Elena's enthusiasm when she urges him to try a little bit and that's when he learns that Marisa and Elena had the right idea when it comes to the deliciousness of kelp tacos. Gababel: Isabel is. Not because of the food itself but biology class has made a big impact on how she views the potential of salmonella and e. coli. But that's more with regular food. She'll say yes to any sort of dessert. Especially any Gabe makes for her. 

Estenaomi: Esteban is. Naomi is more adventurous having to eat all different kinds of foods and sometimes likes to taunt him about it like shoving fried squid tentacles in his face. She has also tried to help him get over his pickiness by sometimes dousing it with sugar or using new meat in his tamales. 

Estoma: Esteban still. Though Dona tried to guilt him into eating new foods with this (not my) quote- "I had a pet goat growing up, jenny. When I was eight, my parents ran out of food so they made me go outside and kill her. I had to skin Jenny, cook Jenny and eat Jenny. After that I guess U just tried not to think too much about what I was eating anymore. And well. . . I made damn well sure I wouldn't be in a position where I'd have to eat my favorite pet again." The plan backfired and instead of feeling more grateful for food Esteban lost his appetite completely. And is still a picky eater. 

Whose more protective of their food? Eleteo: Neither is particularly. But Elena can be possessive of her pan dulces when she has them. So when Mateo teasingly takes a few from her plate, then the food fight is on. Of course, that just leads to some licking off each other's cheeks and fingers like Elena putting a strawberry in her mouth and taunt Mateo into kissing her. Or even do an orange smile which they think is incredibly hilarious. 

Gababel: Isabel is. We all know Gabe would do practically anything for Isabel including sharing food. Isa would do the same. Except when it comes to pan dulces. Isabel loves those pan dulces and will basically hoard them in her cheeks if she is able to manage it. Gabe finds the image adorable and always teases her about the chipmunk cheeks. 

Estenaomi: Esteban. Let's face it. Pan dulces and Flores family are like inseparable. So Naomi often teases Esteban by hiding the food or stealing it for herself. Esteban's "tortured" reaction to her "betrayal" is often amusing to watch but Naomi has learned to be careful because Esteban often retaliates with creative pranks that she never sees coming. It also bothers him when Naomi obliviously double dips. 

Estoma: Dona especially if she's already in a bad moon. "IF YOU DARE TAKE MY DANISH I WILL REACH DOWN YOUR THROAT, PULL IT OUT< AND BEAT YOU TO DEATH WITH IT!" (NOt my quote. BUt it's such an overwrought reaction to food being taken I had to use it)

AU 

Eleteo: Street performer and illusionist, Mateo comes under the wing of Elena Flores' bohemian musical troupe when he moves to Avalor City. Soon the two form a special connection marred by Elena's family who are desperately searching for the eldest child to take over their company. A job Elena had forsaken after a traumatic death. Mateo is tempted between helping Elena regain her rightful place at head of the company with the possibility of never seeing her again or running away to Paris as she suggests. 

Gababel: Isabel works in a science lab for the boss from hell aka Shuriki and her smarmy second in commander/personal advisor, Javier. What's a single grad student to do but keep on trying day after day on her thesis. Luckily, she has her roomie, Tomko to lean on and unexpectedly, the cute security guard at her building, Gabe Nunesz. Soon life gets a lot more complicated when love hit this young scientist over the head. Fun complicated. But will this burgeoning relationship be able to last after she starts her real job after grad school? And more distressingly after Javier's attempts at sabotage and plagiarism.

Estenaomi: It's a boringly ordinary day at Naomi's part time job at her father's antique nautical shop when her friend's cousin, Esteban comes in searching for a map. A map that leads to a Flores family mystery and a chance for adventure that Naomi can't resist. Especially since that adventure is on the tail of the arrogant college boy with searing brown eyes and no impulse control. Of course, when that mystery leads them directly to the hideout of the notorious yet secretive mob family-the Cuban Delgados. It's clear they're in over their heads and more dangerous still their hearts are on the line as their feelings begin to grow with each adrenaline racing escape. 

Estoma: Working in the same publishing house, Esteban is a publisher for the nonfiction imprint while Dona is an editor for the romance novel section. They rarely associate except at one work dinner where they are forced to sit next to each other and learn of their disdainful views of the other's genre. He thinks her clients write superficial copy-and-paste trash and she thinks his clients are pretentious Pulitzer-wannabe rejects. They strike a challenge to read a list of the "best" of the other's genres. Soon their meetings change from literary criticisms to what others call dates. But that's impossible. No way life is like a book. But soon the lines between fact and fiction begin to blur with meddling relatives, a mystery dinner, a regency style ball and way too many fairytale moments. It leaves them with one question. What exact genre are they in? And whether it has a happy ending?

Reverse AU 

Eleteo: So Mateo is the adopted brother of Prince Gabe thus making him Prince Mateo. However, he still feels like an outsider because he is adopted as well as knowing he is capable of magic skills that royals are not supposed to possess much less study and learn. But like his brother, he decides to sneak out and find a master, that master being none other than Elena, the royal wizard and wielder of the magic of Takaina. Obviously their magical studies bond them in more ways than one. They confide in one another of Mateo's outsider feelings and Elena who is still coming to terms with her grief over her parents' untimely death in battle with her sorceress enemy, Shuriki. So together, they team up to help Elena avenge her family and for Mateo to find the truth of his biological family.

Gababel: so somewhat of a switch but Gabe is the royal prince of Avalor while Isabel is in the army. But not as you think. She isn't a guard but a scientist tasked with making new more efficient weapons, transportations and the like. Anyway Gabe, a la princess Jasmine, wants more out of life than being a prince, occasionally playing sports as his father wants. He wants to go out and defend the people. So he sneaks out to go to the barracks but he is stopped by Isabel when passes her laboratory. He's immediately intrigued (by the lab and by her). Isabel is sort of a working hermit and she'd be lying if she didn' get flustered at seeing the Prince of Avalor in her lab. Well they get to talking and Gabe is amazed that he's never heard of all her contributions and what she has done and vows to help her get the recognition she wants in a non-military experiment. And Isabel promises in turn to help him become a royal guard. 

Estenaomi: So I've seen young!Esteban and I've seen Naomi waiting to become an appropriate age but what if. . . picture a world where Esteban had also been in that amulet with Elena and when they get out Esteban is the young one and Naomi is the one in her 40s. By that time older Naomi hasn't become something special but she is content with it. Sort of. Not really. But she thinks it's too late for her now. Anyhow she gets on the Grand Council for her life experience around the realm and their relationship is a lot like in the show. Only Naomi is the more realistic one who knows how the world works while Esteban inspires her to see she still has a chance to get her dreams. 

Estoma: So in this one, Esteban made the deal with Shuriki but at last minute did the right thing and told King Raul and nothing happened. So the family was a bit hurt and confused by Esteban's feelings of loneliness and they promised they'd work on it. They still feel Esteban needed to be punished. So he is sent to a small village ranch for the summer to learn that work takes responsibility as well as a chance to see how people work together and depend on one another like a family is supposed to. As you can guess, that ranch is Dona's family ranch. And it's a bit like Pride and Prejudice where she thinks he's a spoiled brat and a nuisance she has to teach him. While Esteban thinks the whole summer is going to suck, he finds her attitude an insult to his pride and wants to prove he can totally "slum" it. But then their competitive antagonism turns flirty banter yet there's still obstacles. Namely her fiance and everyone's belief, including Esteban's, that no way he'd go for a poor villager, he's so much better than that.

Imaginings 

Eleteo: Sometimes Eleteo imagines what it would be like if they didn't have such high profile roles as the queen and her king consort/royal wizard and what if they were just a regular couple living in Mateo's home village. He as a local wizard, she helping around town and enjoying the festivals and laughter and love surrounding them. A bit like this https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=smash+mr.+and+mrs.+snith&view=detail&mid=BE2C3E558A3068C266A9BE2C3E558A3068C266A9&FORM=VIREBut they also agree they love the life they have now with all its adventures as chaotic and dangerous as it sometimes is. Everything is fine as long as they have each other. Gababel: They have the exact opposite imagining where they sometimes vision what it would be like if Isabel was queen and Gabe was her ever  busy king consort/captain of the guard. It's busy and they much prefer what they're doing now with what they love-science and guarding. But it certainly makes for some fun roleplays in the future. 

Estenaomi: Honestly, they are living the dream sailing around the world and stuff, they wouldn't trade it for a thing. Though they do picture what it would be like if they had stayed around and how they would have shaken up the stuffy noble crowd with their jokes and their adventuring around the kingdom looking for ancient artifacts. 

Estoma: During Shuriki era they would sometimes joke about not returning from an ambassador trip and just stay where they were like fugitives. Esteban would set up a small shop selling his fantastic youth exfoliation and they'd spent the rest of the time, spending the money, Esteban playing his guitar, Dona writing poetry, and dancing in their backyard with no gossip or reputation on the line.

One of the most embarrassing nsfw situations? 

Gababel: It’s a classic mishap but I feel like it would totally happen to them. But it’s one of those nights. They’re spicing it up, they have handcuffs. So after a through few rounds, they go to unlock it, and realize the keys are not on the dresser. They’re under it, too far for her to reach and the guy that usually moves the dresser is kinda locked to the bedpost. Gabe wanted Isabel to make an invention and NOT call one of the guards for help because hello, he had a reputation. But it would take a few days for Isabel to design and make a lifting invention and she couldn’t just drop everything to do it. So they compromised and called Mateo and Elena to help. Though they did an unnecessary amount of smirking and knowing looks as they did so.

Estenaomi: They had been getting a bit cocky about their sexual escapades, and by that, they were trying to see how much they could get away with in public and like in everything... pride goeth before fall. It had been at the theatre, it was some boring philosophical piece that even Esteban had to say it was pretentious nonsense and they decided to have some good ol fashion fun. They went to the empty back row and start with a little oral and then more clothes went off as they tried their best not to moan too loud. Or in Naomi’s case, Esteban literally putting his hand over her. And just as they finished, the house lights came up and people started to exit. Only to pause at the back row at the very embarrassed, very naked couple lying on the seats as they struggled to put on their clothes and leave while the theatre owner banned them for life.

Estoma: Since doña has a store, she gets some massage oils and lubes and it is only fitting that they “test” them out. They got the latest “experience-enhancing” lubricant from Napurna that was guaranteed to make it the steamiest night of their lives. Well, she put it on and 10 seconds in that steam was more like a burning fire down there. And so the mood was ruined and so was her NOT-waterproof lingerie in her desperation to get it out as fast as possible. Plus Esteban had a awkward conversation with Francisco who heard the yelping and screaming from next door and came with a fire extinguisher. 

Eleteo: Another classic. The baby is with Aunt Isabel, the Abuelos are out, it’s their first time alone since they had their kid. What to do? Well they did everything they wanted but it seemed like they had been a bit out of practice in the volume department because no one would like them directly at the eye the next day. Elena was so confused as to why and how skittish Armando was being around her until she asked Isabel. Isabel was blushing but also smirking at how confused Elena was and explained how everyone in their wing of the palace had heard the moans and a bit of the roleplaying dialogue that had been going on last night. *All of it* since no one could hike up the nerve to interrupt them.

Love language? (Acts of service, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts and physical touch) Eleteo: Elena would probably be all of the above. Anything and everything with her wizard but her primary love language would be physical affection. Just after all those years in the amulet, she just needs and loves people to be close to her and that's especially true of Mateo. Mateo's primary love language would be words of affirmation or songs of affirmation like in the magic within. He used to be such an insecure boy and though he's gained confidence, Elena's pep talks always renew his energy and feeling of being loved. 

Gababel: I think Isabel would like words of affirmation. She is someone that I think must be loved through her mind as well as her heart so a few compliments from Gabe has her practically melting because knows that Gabe sometimes has difficulty putting his thoughts into words. So it's just sweeter from him. Gabe is a man of action so his love language would make him totally appreciate acts of service aka the inventions Isabel makes to make his life a little more comfortable or his job easier. He feels cared for knowing she is actually thinking of ideas to help him even when they're not near each other.

Estenaomi: Naomi is someone who loves quality time with a person especially since she's used to moving around so staying in one place with her person is ideal for her. Especially with the way Esteban makes the effort to see her whenever he has a free moment. I feel like Esteban would like gifts. He loves luxury so Naomi shows him the sweet sentimentality of personal gifts and he can't believe he ever got so lucky. 

Estoma: I was gonna say gifts again but Esteban also has a need for words of affirmation (especially needs it after everything he's been through) and Dona has a way with words so he likes the lavish compliments she gives him. Dona's might be acts of service since she is always on the job, it's nice when Esteban does something in return or to cut some slack. 

Who blushes more? Eleteo: Mateo. He isn't used to such enthusiastic affection from someone other than his mother and there's also an insecure part of him that can't believe Elena loves him as wholeheartedly as she does.Also in public while Elena couldn't care about royal etiquette, Mateo still notices Esteban's annoyed shake of his head and Luisa's smile. Elena blushes more than usual with Mateo. She's just never felt this way with another person, the way she can let go of everything and her facade of being a put together leader, Mateo knows her inside and out. 

Gababel: Isabel does. Gabe just has a way of making her flustered and giddy and loved all at the same time. Those rules about science and human reaction to stimuli mean nothing when it comes to Gabe looking at her with that gaze of adoration in his eyes. Though she is alway proud when she manages to have the same effect on him, albeit not as often as he does to her. 

Estenaomi: Hmm I feel like both actually. Young Esteban can be corny but also so smooth and so when he pops out a genuine compliment that isn't some sort of playbook line but a personal one that only she could get, it always catches her off guard and turns her as red as a tomato. Especially when it just a seemingly insignificant gesture like squeezing her hand or a quick brush of the lips. Esteban is the same way for all his swagger and bluster, genuine compliments make him a blushy mess. 

Estoma: Maybe Dona? I feel like older Esteban is more secure when he gets compliments. Genuine or pick up lines, it doesn't matter. He always replies with a "This is true." Dona is less used to real compliments or any that don't involve her beauty. Plus Esteban has a way of laying on the charm. Not that he usually knows he's having an effect on her since she tries to hide behind her fan.

Jealousy hc? Eleteo: Elena wouldn't admit she's jealous. She thinks she is incapable of it which is so not true. So whenever some girl seems to be sniffing out Mateo she rationalizes that she's just being protective in making sure she's not another Rita. Mateo on the other hand isn't jealous. He's still insecure and would believe that as long as Elena likes the guy, he wouldn't bother as long as she's happy. I mean why would she ever go for him? So he becomes a little more distant, trying to pull himself together and not let his feelings show. 

Gababel: Isabel would be like Mateo, drawing in on herself and becoming more distant and sullen. Usually her jealousy would come out, muttering aside under her breath and sometimes even pointing out the other person's mistakes in grammar or whatnot. Gabe is more obvious, pointing out his own attributes and visibly rolling his eyes whenever he thinks the other man is saying something stupid. 

Estenaomi: Naomi is sorta a combo of Elena above and how she reacted in Spy in the Palace. She's sure that every dig is against her, irrational as it seems. Also just general annoyance with the other girl. Esteban gets all pouty and goes into overtime doing ridiculous "Impressive" thoughts to show off his manliness and hotness and greater skills etc. 

Estoma: Neither would admit they like one another much less jealousy. So it's more insults than usual. But these insults target the SO and the person like "You're dating him/her? I guess there's no accounting for taste." "I just can't believe you're dating an idiot. But then again you do get uncomfortable with people who are intellectually superior to you so I suppose it makes sense. "I thought you had high standards. Or did those high standards not like you back?"

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Eleteo Day 5 // Adventure

AN: this is a day late and is more of an action scene but oh well. Also, I rly like Alonso, and wouldn’t normally use him for something like this but we’re lacking in evil princes here lol.

Alonso ran his hand threw his hair and spun his sword with the other.

“You do know how to use a sword right?”

Mateo felt the heat rise to his face and hoped it wasn’t outwardly visible.

‘Uh no, not really.’ was his true answer but considering the circumstances he went with a lie.

“Yeah. Sure.”

The crown prince of Córdoba smiled. What Alonso lacked in political know-how, he more than made up for in his ability to read peoples falsehoods. It was a ‘takes one to know one’ type of deal. He didn’t know anyone better at playing these little mind games.

He circled the young wizard sizing him up.

Mateo stood constant gripping the thin blade in his hand. It was heavier than it looked, but not impossible for him to wield. Still, as his fingers adjusted around the hilt, he wished he had not been foolish enough to have left his tamborita in his sleeping quarters.

It was Alonso himself who had come rapping up to Mateo’s guest room door suggesting they take a midnight tour of the palace. It had bad idea written all over it. Yet Mateo had manners enough to know not to refuse a personal invitation from his royal host.

Alonso had seemed polite and gracious enough since his arrival with Elena that morning. So much so, he had actually wondered if the stories Gabe had told him once were true.

Now he knew it was all a facade. In the light of the lanterns, the surrounding courtyard in shadows, a look of distaste was very clear on Alonso’s face.

“You don’t belong here.” He said as he lunged.

Caught off guard Mateo stumbled backward nearly falling but remained out of Alonso’s range.

“Too skinny, baby faced, weak, and no sense of style,” He scoffed. “Why does Elena even like you? You’re worse than that guard of hers. At least he had a decent haircut.”

Mateo raised his sword in what he hoped was a defensive manner. He knew he needed to ignore the insults though they preyed on some of his more vainer insecurities. It was his first time in a sword fight and if he had any chance of winning he needed to focus.

“Why did you bring me here? Why are we doing this?”

Alonso huffed while continuing his way towards Mateo. “You show up on the arm of the only Princess who’s even remotely worthy of my time and you think you’d be welcomed here? Someone has to put you in your place.”

Quicker on his feet than Mateo, he pressed forward again, this time making a direct hit on the opposing blade with a loud clang.

Mateo held fast. The force of the strike against his resistance sent an unexpected wave of pain all the way up his arm. He fell back once again.

This time, however, Alonso didn’t hold back. He swung left, then right using all his strength. He could see and feel Mateo’s sword coming loose in his grip.

“Royals have always dabbled with the help. Elena’s got a soft heart but she’s no different than the rest of us. You’re just a phase she hasn’t out grown yet.”

With a final hit he synchronously knocked the sword from Mateo’s hand and shoved his shoulder into his frame. The young wizard fell with a dull thud kicking up dust from the dirt and gravel.

Alonso rested his weapon over his shoulder. “Go home to your familia wizard boy. Take what little dignity you have left, I’ll be here to pick up the pieces of Elena’s heart. You will always be just the help.”

Mateo had never known much hate in his life, but the way Alonso talked down to him like a child, made something that very much felt like hate burn in his stomach.

Ever since his relationship with Elena had become public knowledge it had opened a door for public scrutiny as well. Everyone had an opinion. Everyone had a theory. Didn’t people just accept a love story for what it was anymore? Prince Alonso, his mother, Esteban, even Gabe and Naomi... they all had their doubts.

He knew what they shared was special. They were going to defy everyone’s expectations.

He glanced to the side and found his sword. But before he could make a pass Alonso’s blade was directly in front of his face.

“Stay down. You look like you’re about to cry. Don’t embarrass yourself anymore.” He snickered.

Unable to take his contempt any longer Mateo threw a handful of earth into the princes face. He jumped to his feet, his left arm brushing the blade away. He felt the sting of it cutting his flesh but continued to act on his instincts.

Alonso was spitting and coughing trying to clear the dirt from his eyes when suddenly Mateo’s right fist made contact with his jaw.

The blow knocked him to his back. He groaned loudly as he hit the ground.

Running on adrenaline, Mateo jumped on him, pulling him by his collar.

“Stay the hell away from her!” He demanded venomously, “You act all high and mighty and talk like you know her so well, but you don’t even know the first thing about her!”

Unwilling to relent, Alonso spat the taste of iron from his mouth, “She will never marry you. You will never be her king.”

Mateo pulled him by the collar again their faces inches apart. “I don’t care about becoming king. I only care about Elena. I love her for who she is, not what she will become. My heart is tied to hers and until that string is cut I will never leave her side unless she asks me to. So stay away from her and stay away from me.”

He let go of Alonso and stood to his feet, brushing the dirt from his vest. He had a nasty cut on his left arm that was staining the white of his shirt as well as leaving little red droplets on the ground. He turned around looking for the pathway back to his room.

“I could have you executed for this!” Alonso shouted.

Mateo stopped in his tracks. “Do what you want.” His hazel eyes glared with spite, “But if you ever cross me again I’ll conjure up a curse that will burn you from the inside out.”

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New Fall theme 🍁

This is such a beautiful picture/ Fanart made by the amazing, Talented @xeohe ✨ this is literally my favorite fall picture of Varian💛 it’s absolutely beautiful! Thank you @xeohe for sharing their amazing talent with this picture they drew✨

How can I not have my favorite ship Eleteo as my background picture!💖 ahh I love these two and sometimes I feel like I don’t give them much love or appreciation. So this whole month Eleteo will be my new theme☺️🍁💖 (gif found on tumbler, credit goes to the maker✨)

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(originally posted on discord on Friday): The last exam of the semester was today and my Elena inspiration returned along with the start of semester break! While skipping through the new Arcadia/Trollhunter movie for manip base references on Netflix, I saw a new kiss scene that just HAD to become an Eleteo manip! A new Eleteo video is in the works too (Better Than One by The Score), but that will be a while because now I have the time and energy TO MASK 3D FOOTAGE AGAIN!!! 📷

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Cassarian from Tangled the Series and Eleteo from Elena of Avalor

We are Broken - Paramore

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Eleteo Dream Team 😍

[dittomander]

eleteo headcanons

elena and mateo are up for a hcs post now!

Team Excite!!!™ They’re a very enthusiastic couple and a lot of their relationship is them excitedly trying to involve each other in their hobbies and getting equally excited about the other’s

Mateo’s been ready to put a ring on it since age 17, good lord he’s been pining so hard for so long, someone help him

but somehow, every time Mateo tries to confess he ends up getting interrupted. He’s convinced he’s cursed. Elena’s the one who ends up doing it first just bc of Mateo’s cosmically bad luck

Elena falls more slowly. Or more quickly. Or-- oh goodness, she doesn’t really know. Mateo’s just always been there since she was freed from the Amulet, and she’s not sure where the point was that the nature of her fondness for him started to shift toward the romantic

they’re each other’s biggest cheerleaders and most consistent sources of support and validation and honestly that one’s barely even a headcanon lmao

they’re both kinda inexperienced with relationships (Mateo especially... Elena at the very least has canon pre-series friends), but since they’re both going in kinda blind there’s very little pressure from each other to take any major steps & they’re comfortable going slowly and exploring new stuff together

unfortunately... Elena is. Y’know. The Queen of Avalor. Which means they don’t really have the luxury of keeping their private life private

(and if you think the entirety of Avalor knows about their relationship now, just wait until Rafa gets ahold of the news. She’s already suggesting names for grandkids. Mateo is mortified.)

Esteban has a soft spot for Mateo (helping save your entire remaining family will do that), so he jumps at the opportunity to coach Mateo on royal etiquette

Mateo picks it up pretty fast (he’s good at memorization and mimicry), but he still tends to flounder when whoever he’s talking to goes off-script, so the switch from being present at public functions as the Royal Wizard vs as Elena’s Partner stirs up some old insecurities

(not helping matters is the rumor that pops up occasionally that he must have used a spell to ‘win her over’. ouch, uh, that one stings a little. Elena reads her court the riot act for that one)

they’re generally very agreeable with each other. They’re very similar people, which keeps conflicts to a minimum

except, the fact that they’re so agreeable means that they’re also each other’s biggest enablers whoops. they’re very bad about telling each other ‘no’ (or at least bad about sticking to that ‘no’ once they say it)

oh my god the puns get so much worse. they’ve become too powerful. they Cannot be stopped.

a lot of verbal affirmations and gentle physical affection. Mateo prefers the former, Elena, the latter, so they make sure there’s a healthy dose of both

puns + verbal affirmations = ridiculous, sappy one-liners

neither of them has a great metric for ‘normal’ or ‘moderation’ so their dates are either “let’s just occupy space together and talk” or “let’s go on a magical adventure in this mysterious locale that wasn’t here yesterday and might kill us both~” and there’s like no in-between

[lucy-shining-star]

Hi! Thanks for answering my ask! Your responses were great! Marlena x Armando definitely make a cute couple, don’t they. I don’t ship Eleteo but I don’t deny that “The Magic Within You” is one of my favorite songs.?I kno Eleteo is your OTP, but you seem to like Carteo too. Do you think Carteo would be an adventuring couple? Or domestic like Armando and Marlena?

Yes, I do like Carteo too!

Hmm...I think they will be more like a mix. I mean, they definitely would have some adventures by the virtue of being wizards and probably having some missions. I think they would also go on some adventures outside of missions, but they would also want sometime without adventures to just spend at home.

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for send me a number-elena of avalor-3,9,16, 31,

3. My favorite ship ever is undoubtedly Carteo. I remember thinking of Carteo being a good match sometime after “The Lightning Warrior”, but I was still hesitant to ship it. Then “Coronation Day”aired and we saw them dancing together, and that was that:) From that moment on, they were officially my OTP.

They just make such a cute couple! They’re both cute and dorky, both Wizards and not to mention that they were both raised by single parents. These are all stuff they could easily form a connection over and find common ground. As I also mentioned, they’re just so cute. I feel like they’d both just have such fun together. As I mentioned above, they just have so much in common! They have the same rythym, the same beat, the same energy!

Though one more thing. While I love the cute and dorky side, and that’s what myself and a lot of people love and think of when thinking of Carteo, there’s another side to Carteo that I feel deserves more mention. Carla and Mateo may be cute and dorky, but they are also POWERFUL. I’m not just talking about magical ability, just their mere PRESENCE is so powerful. They wouldn’t be afraid to stare down their foes. They would never back down from a fight, and would fight to the bitter end. A force to be reckoned with. Carla and Mateo are both powerful figures alone, but together? They would be EPIC.

Words alone, are not enough to describe how much I love this couple.

9. Believe it or not, I am probably going to say Carteo again. None of the other main ships I could think of struck me as angsty, and any others leaned more towards abusive than anything else.

A lot of people insist that Carteo would not be a good couple because of how Carla infliltrated the palace and used Mateo. I, of course, disagree. However, I definitely see the angst potential. I love the idea of Carla developing feelings for Mateo later on the series. It’s angsty and sweet at the same time. The idea of Carla seeing something in Mateo that she didn’t see before and pondering her growing feelings for him is wonderful.

Mateo, on the other hand, the idea of his feelings for Carla resurfacing, if not redeveloping, also has lots of room for angst potential and drama. Just the two of them talking about their growing feelings for each other and just….being happy together is just so delicious and wonderful. As I said, where people see Carteo as unhealthy, I see potential. We saw Mateo developing feelings for Carla during the “Spy in the Palace” arc, but the idea of Carla returning those feelings for Mateo by the end of the series is so sweet and just warms my heart.

However, the above paragraphs are just the cherry on top. We can all agree that Carla and Mateo went through a lot over the course of the series, and I wouldn’t be suprised if they’re still sifting through some emotional baggage. The idea of Carla and Mateo confiding in each other and just….pouring their hearts out to each other and supporting each other, comforting the other and just being there for the other. I like angst, but angst and comfort is the best, in my opinion.

I know I also mentioned this above, that I believed they would make a powerful couple together. I can see them going on all sorts of crazy magical adventures together where they fight magical foes, solve ancient magical mysteries, defend Avalor, etc. On adventures like that, there’s lots of room for angst. Though honestly, it doesn’t even have to be magical or adventure related angst. I can just see a situation where Mateo gets injured (maybe accidentally due to his clumsiness) and Carla is sitting by his bedside day and night taking care of him and consumed with worry.

16. Elenaomi and Eleteo, I guess. I personally don’t ship either of these couples romantically in the slightest, nor would I say I see them as a broTP, however, I see both of these twosomes as nothing more than good friends. I understand why Eleteo and Elenaomi are shipped romantically, and again, I mean NO DISRESPECT to anybody who ships either couple, but I just never saw Elena’s feelings towards them as anything more than platonic. I feel like Elena cares about her friends the same way I do. She “loves” them deeply, but in a platonic way, and she shows that affection for them physically, but she would never view any of them romantically. However, her platonic relationships with Naomi and Mateo are always sweet and wonderful to see, and I love them just as much as everyone else.

31. My favorite non-canon ship is Gabelena. I know Eleteo and Gabeomi are both popular, but I just never saw it. I have every respect for people who ship those two couples, and I completely respect and acknowledge Gabeomi as canon, but I never understood the chemistry. However, I always thought that Gabe and Elena had a lot of chemistry together as a couple. They just seem to fit perfectly.

I feel like sometimes, you can’t always put a finger on why you like a certain pairing, and that’s the way I feel about Gabelena. They’re just so sweet with each other, so I’ve always loved them! They work so well together, romantically, in my opinion. However, I do acknowledge that Gabelena is not canon and will never happen. Elena rejected both Gabe and Mateo as dance partners more than once, which makes it clear to me that she is not attracted to them, and as I mentioned before, Gabe and Naomi are seen dancing together at the end of “Coronation Day”, so they are undoubtedly going to end up together in a relationship. Even if I don’t see it personally, I love both Gabe and Naomi as characters, and as long as they make each other happy, than that’s all that really matters in the end.

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“For as Long as We Have”- Eleteo Finale Fanfic

SURPRISE! Another Eleteo fanfic! This is inspired by the finale art we got and some creative interpretations into how dramatic and angsty an ending could be. Enjoy the feels <3

The blinding light of the scepter’s magic followed by a rumbling shock wave sent everyone in the immediate area of the blast to the ground. 

Dust particles swirled about as groans and the shuffling of movement could be heard by those attempting to gain their bearings. 

Of those thrown to the floor by the force of magic was one Royal Wizard… 

He was the closest to the blast, arm outstretched and with a name echoing from his lips, lost amidst the sound of the collision. 

He was now laying on his back, eyes closed and ears ringing, a groan/cough mix coming from his throat. His mind was temporarily jumbled and a mess. He was feeling sore all over and confused with where he even was…Why was he laying down? Why did everything feel so fuzzy and strange? What was this cold feeling settling inside him? 

Honey-colored eyes looking back at him sadly shot him forward. 

“ELENA!” Mateo cried, breaking the general silence that had filled in the air. 

He frantically made his way, crawling over his bruises towards what was now a crater… A crater where the crown princess was last seen standing. 

“No… No, no, no.” Was all he could utter, kneeling at the edge of the impressively sized hole in the ground. 

His eyes were rapidly filling with liquid as he scanned back and forth through the cloudy darkness searching for any sign of Elena. His head moving erratically, hands scrapping on the rumble. 

Shaking the tears off to see clearer, he began to make out what appeared to be a figure laying still in the chaos. Tumbling face-first into the hole, he quickly righted himself and made his way to the now confirmed body in front of him. 

Her head lay facing towards him, as he last remembered seeing her, body covered in the erupted dirt and dust. 

His hand shook horribly as he inched them towards her face. She looked like she was asleep.

Despite being marred by the dirt and tainted with scraps here and there, she looked at peace as if she knew what was going to happen to her and had accepted it with no regret. 

He could barely force her name out of his mouth at this point. His body was beginning to shake like his hands were and the tears were coming in full currents down his face. 

“E-Elena…?” He said, carefully caressing her cheek and wiping away some of the dust; praying for a response of some kind though he knew… he knew deeply the truth. 

 When he heard no response and felt no movement under his fingertips, he finally broke. 

A guttural scream of agony filled the air, alerting everyone fully to something being terribly wrong. 

Mateo’s body collapsed over Elena’s as he couldn’t stop the sobs and grief that poured from him. He briefly was aware that someone sounded like they were running towards him and it appeared like another was crying as well; he was just lost in a pain he had never felt so deeply in his entire life.  

His soul was fully torn in two. 

The agony was red hot and icy all at once, coming in waves with tears and convulsions over him. 

Elena Castillo-Flores was gone. 

Her last act was one of bravery, selflessness, and love, vanquishing the Four Shades of Awesome and saving everyone she had ever cherished. 

In doing so she ripped a gaping hole that would never be replaced in the hearts of everyone who loved her. In the hearts of all those who didn’t know how they could ever survive without her and hoped to never find out…

Mateo de Alva could barely breathe. 

There were no words to explain his pain… Elena was… Elena was his very heart. She was his best friend, his soulmate, as much a part of him as his very breath. With each beat of his heart and the magic that flowed in his veins, he had loved her. He truly had. Despite being young and having gone through the motions that came with that realization, he knew that he did. 

He had never told her. At least not physically. 

Instead, he said so in everything he did. In every admiring smile, in every goofy laugh, in every comforting hug, every gentle touch, every concerned glance, every astonished expression, and more. 

How he longed for her nose boops or a pun right now; any sign that she was here and safe with him again like before…

He should have never let her go by herself. How could he have allowed that? Now clinging to her body he knew he would regret that decision for the rest of what was left of his life. 

“Mateo…” A voice said through weepy sniffles and he felt a firm grasp at his shoulder. 

“Mateo… We must let the royal family know…” Victor said, pain evident in his words too. 

A hiccuped sob came from the young wizard’s mouth. 

“I-I can’t… I won’t leave her…” He said only raising up lightly to face Victor. 

He knelt next to Mateo with his arm still held out in support. Behind him Carla stood with stunned tears, Naomi was softly sobbing into Gabe’s chest, Gabe was holding onto Naomi with a tight grip and closed eyes, and finally there knelt towards the side of the group was Esteban… 

When his eyes met Esteban’s, a whole new slew of emotions emerged within him. 

As if sensing the sudden change in the atmosphere and the rigidness of Mateo’s form, Esteban stood up slowly. He too made his way over to the crater and carefully dropped beside them. 

His mouth hung open with no words, seemingly stunned. His eyes running over and over his cousin, the fallen princess, and the Royal Wizard who protected her so fiercely. 

“I hope you’re happy,” Mateo said in a detached and clenched voice. 

“I-I never wanted this… Please you have to know… I never wanted this!” Esteban exclaimed, pounding his fists to the ground and beginning to weep. 

But what was there to be said? What could be done now? All that was left was the aftermath.

Mateo could feel hatred begin to rise in him and decided to just look back down at Elena’s face; something that always used to calm him before. He gently fixed the bangs framing her face; his fingers cherishing the softness of her cheeks and each strand of chestnut hair. He tilted her head upwards to a more comfortable position and just… just gazed at her. 

“I’d give anything… anything to bring her back…” He thought through new tears. 

“Mateo… I know you have no reason to trust me especially right now but what if… what if I knew a way to potentially save Elena?” Esteban whispered, still clinging to the ground under him. 

Everyone notably froze at his insinuation and Mateo for his part took Elena into his arms instantly, cradling her head against his chest. He defensively glared at the once Chancellor. 

“Don’t you dare touch her.” He said through clenched teeth, ready to strike if he had to. Just because Elena wasn’t with them anymore, did not mean he would stop protecting her and being by her side like he promised. 

Esteban looked up with pleading eyes. 

“Please listen to me… I think I know something we can do, but we have to do so quickly… Please, I beg you to let me try.” He pleaded with the wizard, rushing over to him only to have Victor stop him, tamborita aimed ready. 

“Victor. You have no reason to trust me either, I know I have wronged you, but please let me try and right my wrongs. Elena… Elena deserves to live… She didn’t deserve all I’ve put her through and much less this fate. I have to try, please…” He stated, desperation seeping from his words. 

Mateo didn’t know what to think. He was absolutely right. Elena had suffered terribly due to his actions. The entire royal family had and now partially due to his actions, she was gone… Why should he trust anything he had to say? But then again… what was there left to lose?

“Victor, let him try,” Mateo said through closed eyes, praying he wouldn’t add this to his long list of regrets. 

-

“This has to work… Please work.” Esteban chanted to himself, lifting his now cracked scepter. It was a bitter reminder of his betrayal, but he hoped that right now it would be the thing that would help mend his deepest wrong. He didn’t know what he would do if it didn’t.

Closing his eyes, he visualized Elena. Her small child form running with him through the palace halls. He pictured her tight hugs when he lost his parents. He saw her disappear in Shuriki’s spell. Recalled her reappear to bring down the evil sorceress with his help. Navidads, birthdays, adventures, royal council meetings, and everything in between. Her life through his eyes flashed in ribbons. 

“Elena, I am so sorry.” He said and lightly touched his scepter to her still body. 

He poured into the spell all his regret, guilt, pain, grief, and even love for his family. Dark purple magic began to swirl around them and illuminated the crystal scepter Elena had been holding when she passed. The blue crystal began to glow slowly and soon grew brighter and brighter. 

Mateo looked at the scepter and then Esteban. The light and dark magic spiraled together, encasing Elena… For a moment he was worried and then the dark hues began to lighten until they too were golden in color, swirling and swirling faster and faster around them. All around could be seen memories displaying Esteban’s memories with Elena from his life. 

They looked on in awe. 

Esteban kept concentrated, however, chanting Meruvian words and phrases without stopping. The swirling continued, the wind picking up with it, and producing a small cyclone. 

Suddenly Esteban opened his eyes and the magic burst forward, flooding into Elena’s body as he collapsed backward in exhaustion. 

Victor ran over to examine him and breathed a sigh of relief; he was alive. But what about Elena?

Mateo was on her again instantly. 

“Elena!” He yelled, clutching onto her form again. 

His fingers on her face slowly began to recognize the feeling of warmth… Color seemed to return to the princess, spreading from her heart to the rest of her body. Mateo could only hold his breath, not being able to fully believe what he was seeing happen before his very eyes. 

“M-Mateo?” Whispered a familiar feminine voice as Elena’s lids began to open slightly. 

The royal wizard could now gaze into her eyes again... He was actually looking into her again…

Mateo could not contain his emotions and he found himself breaking down for the second time that fateful day.

“Oh Elena!” He wept as he hugged her now breathing, living body. 

She seemed to still be out of it and confused to what was going on around her, but Mateo just couldn’t stop the tears from coming. She was here. She was there with him again. He was too afraid to let her go and have her disappear again. 

“Thank you. Thank you truly.” He said, turning to Esteban’s fallen self and the tears of joy continued to flow as the rest of their friends ran to them, equally as emotional, and showering the princess with all the love they had. 

-

“Presenting, Elena Castillo-Flores, the Queen of Avalor!” Armando proudly proclaimed.

The throne room was filled with friends, royals, dignitaries, and beyond. Warmth and happiness filled the area as cheers began for the newly crowned queen. 

Standing in front of the crowds, her mother’s crown on her head and her brand new blue gown flowing around her, was the Queen herself. She was a vision. The picture of elegance and beauty. Her heart glowing through her. 

Raising her crystal scepter, the room was engulfed with its familiar glow as the cheers continued and sounds of awe. 

She could not believe she was truly here. 

Her entire life leading to this moment. 

Looking to her sides, she saw the people who helped her get to this moment. Her friends, her family, they were her pillars. She took the time to examine each face, internally thanking every single one of them for all they had done. 

Her Grandparents who helped raise her and guide her. 

Her sister who had inspired her to be herself. 

Naomi who had always been so honest from the beginning. 

Gabe who had always been true and protective. 

Even Esteban who had turned back around for family. 

And finally Mateo. Who when she began to think, had a never-ending list attached to him. 

Glancing over her shoulder just enough, she saw him staring at her in complete awe, pride, and care. His smile was bright and so authentically him. 

And now she was here getting to see it another day and for hopefully as long as she lived. 

-

The stone railing of the ballroom balcony was cool under her fingers. The sky was bright with stars that twinkled. She smiled feeling as though she could just envision her parent’s bright faces amidst the galaxy above. She touched one hand to her heart and knew they were there with her and had always been. It was a tender moment to mark the start of a new journey in her life, while never forgetting her very beginnings. 

“I love you mami and papi. I hope I make you proud.” 

“A penny for your thoughts your highness?” came a teasing voice from behind. 

She smiled. Without having to even turn around she could sense Mateo’s warm, comforting form. She could recognize it anywhere. 

“Don’t start with that.” She said laughing. 

He smiled warmly before stepping beside her, leaning on the balcony to join her. From her vantage point she could see the stars reflected in his eyes, mixing with the beautiful tones of green and gold that existed in them. 

“So, what’s next Elena?” He said breaking his concentration from the sky to her, moving closer to take her hand gently as if she would blow away in the breeze. 

He had been extra protective since her near demise, his hands always near and ready to reach out. 

She didn’t have to ask him to know that that incident had scarred him to this very moment. She could see it in the little things. He held her a little tighter and more tenderly now. Her encounter with death had caused a change in him. 

“I’m not really sure if I’m honest. I guess I’m just taking each day at a time… not taking it for granted…” She spoke honestly with a small smile directed at him.  

His own smile slightly faltered. There she saw that flash of hurt and something else cross his features. 

Squeezing his hand she whispered carefully, “I know we haven’t really talked about it and you haven’t brought it up, likely not to worry me and we don’t have to now, but I want to know what’s next for you too?”

Without missing a beat he replied with confidence, “Whatever is next for you, is next for me.” 

Momentarily shocked by his words, she didn’t register he had moved even closer until she could feel his breath lightly hitting her cheeks. She didn’t dare move when she did finally notice. 

“I don’t have the full details, but I know I’ll be by your side for as long as I am breathing. I’ll be here... however you’ll have me.” He whispered back into the small space between them. 

The air was growing tense and igniting with something she couldn’t quite name. It felt pleasant and scary all at once, like looking into the ocean before you jumped in. It was an unknown territory full of sparks and possibilities. 

“I still need you by my side. That I know.” She said was a slight tremble of uncertainty. 

He leaned in even closer; she didn’t know any closer existed…

“Then that’s where I’ll be. I promise.” His eyes flickered over her features and settling on the space that held her lips. 

As the breeze blew by and the moon glowed,  illuminating them both, their promise was sealed with the space between them finally closing. Two hearts intertwined for as long as they would have...

BONUS SCENE:

A squeal of excitement could just barely heard behind the glass doors. 

“I knew it!” Naomi said punching Gabe’s shoulder, whose mouth still hung open like a fish. 

“Cough it up Nunez,” She said closing his jaw with her hand. 

Gabe sputtered, a blush on his cheeks, and began to dig through his pockets. 

“And the both of you can deliver my crate of dolces to my room later.” Said another voice. 

Luisa stood there with a smug smile and arms crossed in victory. The two teens groaned and she laughed before looking back through the glass doors that led to the occupied balcony where the Queen and her Royal Wizard were engulfed in their own world. Her grand daughter’s future was going to be so bright and full of love from all around, this she had no doubt about. 

[ograndebatata]

My future Eleteo children

Okay... I’ve been meaning to make this post for some time now, but other things kept putting it off... but recent events have inspired me to finally put it together, so here it is.

These are my versions of the children Elena and Mateo end up having. Technically, they’re part of my Tales of the Ever Realm AU, but I started working on them before said AU was a ‘truly set thing’. I’m not sure how fair it is to count them as ‘future children’, but I still wanted to share them. 

To those interested in knowing more about them, please click below.

Candida Doroteia de Alva Flores (girl) -  The first born child, and the heir to the throne of Avalor, Candida takes very much after her father. Her long hair, facial features and complexion are more reminiscent of her mother (though she wears her hair tied in a braid rather than a ponytail), but her eyes and hair color are inherited from her father, and her general personality is also closer to him.

At first glance, she looks like a vain girl who takes great pride in her appearance, given the dresses, tiaras, hair ties and hair pins that she wears, but any long period of time spent with her leads people to see that she’s a quiet child who goes about her studies dilligently, and a bit of a lone wolf, a big reason for her apparent pride in her appearance is to hide her lack of self-confidence. She is open and easygoing with her parents and their closest friends and their children, but draws into her own shell with people outside that immediate circle. 

She’s shy and soft-spoken enough that some have suggested that she may not be ready to be the future queen, but both her parents insist that Candida will be the one making that decision if she wants to, and both believe she will be a good queen.

Since she was a child, Candida was compassionate to others and tries to do her best to help people if she sees them in trouble. And while she doesn’t make a show of it, she’s determined enough that if she runs into a problem she will keep trying to solve it until she exhausts every possible option.

She likes history and literature, and while she’s not as interested in magic as some of her siblings, she does like it to a degree, and is good at defensive spells. 

She also has a good singing voice, and likes to play more than one instrument, though she mostly sings to herself when she feels she needs to cheer herself up. 

She’s close to her parents, and also to her Aunt Isabel and to her Uncle Desmond. She’s also somewhat close to ‘Tia Val’ and ‘Tio Manuel’.

Alexandro Rui “Alex” de Alva Flores (boy) - The second born child, born a little over a year after Candida, and very much her opposite in many ways, being an impulsive sort who believes in following his instincts and thinks he can take everything that life throws at him.

He has his mother’s hair and eye color, and a skin tone similar to hers, but he wears his hair short. 

He loves sports (his favorites being fencing, olaball, and horse riding) and very much dislikes studying, to the point it can be a struggle to get him to attend his lessons, which is not to say that he is dumb, as he certainly is clever enough to devise ways to sneak pan dulce from trays or explain why he was late for his lessons. Compromises to get him to attend his lessons have to come about somewhat often, and a few times it’s even necessary for his parents to put their foot down, most often Elena. 

But despite how different he is from his older sister, they do get along well, and she’s the first he will turn to if he feels he can’t turn to his parents. And while he can be a bit conceited when he wins, as well as a sore loser if he loses, he’s overall a nice boy. And as much as Elena is the one who puts her foot down with him, he’s closer to her than to Mateo. 

He doesn’t very much like magic at all, typically finding it boring, although like all of Elena’s children, he had to do the ‘required basic training’ to control the magic he was born with.

Outside of blood relatives, the ones he’s closest to are ‘Tio Gabe’, ‘Tia Naomi’ and ‘Tio Marzel’.

Leonor Matide de Alva Flores (girl) - The third born child, and the oldest of a set of fraternal twins, both born a bit two years after Alex. She has her mother’s hair and skin tone, and green eyes like her late great-grandmother Luisa and her late first cousin once removed Esteban. She doesn’t wear her hair as long as her older sister or mother, but it still goes down to the small of her back when she wears it down, which she does most of the time. She most often wears a wizard robe similar to the one her father wore when he started out as Royal Wizard.

She’s one of the spitfires in the family, and while no one will say she’s a bad child, much less evil, she tends to get in trouble for three main reasons.

For one, her passion for magic matches her father’s, and she can’t wait to know all the spells there are to know, which can lead to her trying to cast a given spell before she’s ready for it. 

For another, she’s a very competitive child, who gets offended if anyone doubts her magical sklls, often going above and beyond the call of duty to prove them wrong, sometimes with less than stellar results.

For yet another, she has a very intense rivalry with her twin brother (who’s as interested in and as passionate about magic as her) always wanting to prove she is better than him.

All of these things already lead to some incidents, although both siblings learned to restrain themselves after one of their competitions almost had a very unfortunate outcome. 

That said, for all that she and her brother bicker and compete about magic, both are there for each other when it really matters, and woe be whoever derides or mocks one of them in the other’s presence. Also, for the surprise of many, she’s a very affectionate child,  and when someone she loves is sad, she always goes for hugs first before saying she’ll teach a lesson to whoever made them sad.

While Leonor excels at magic, she’s much poorer in just about every other field, and although her grades still aren’t ghastly per se, everyone thinks she could do much better at everything if she put in half the effort she puts into learning magic. Like Alex, she fares quite well at sports, and more than once tried to copy her father’s elaborate magical acrobatics (not always with the best results).

To the surprise of some, she is actually a very affectionate child, 

She idolizes her mother and father, and other than her twin brother, the sibling she is closest to is her big sister Candida.

Outside of her family, the one she is closest to is Fiero, to the point that out of she is one of only two of Elena’s children who calls him Tio Fiero. Not only is he funny (there is something weirdly hilarious about his near-constant seriousness), but he is very patient when teaching her and her brother magic, and has plenty of stories to tell them about their great-grandfather, which they both love to hear. 

She is also close to Olivia, although the now Royal Wizard has less time to teach her magic. She also likes spending time with Carla, and although the malvaga does not actually teach her magic, she will be open to helping her with magical practice on her free time.

Lucero Ignacio de Alva Flores (boy) - The fourth born child, and the youngest of the twins. Like his twin sister, he has his great-grandmother’s green eyes, and his mother’s hair color, although his skin tone is a few shades darker than hers. 

He also wears his hair rather long (about shoulder-length), as he thinks it ‘makes him look cooler’. He also tends to wear a wizard robe similar to the one his father did when he first started out as Royal Wizard. 

He is as much of a spitfire as his twin sister, and his love for magic matches hers, which is why he tends to get into trouble also (whether alongside his sister or separately from her). He is as competitive towards her as she is towards him, and also tends to take it personally if his magical skills are thrown into question. 

That said, he is as present for his sister if she needs him as she is if he needs her, and he will defend her from anyone who tries to hurt her in any way, just like she does him. 

He is somewhat less inventive with magic than his sister, but he is better at grasping the theory of it, and will often get the handle of a spell faster than she does. He also has more patience to sit through academics, and does better at school work than his sister. However, she has him beat in terms of acrobatics, and if they play olaball against one another he usually loses. 

Like his sister, Lucero is more affectionate than many expect from such a spitfire, to the point that he and his sister have no fights over who gets to comfort anyone they love who happens to be sad near them both at the same time: they always share the task. However, he ia bit shyer about ‘getting affection’.

Also like with his twin sister, his favorite person after his parents is Fiero (he is the other of Elena’s children who calls him Tio Fiero), and he will attach himself to the former malvago at any half-chance, for the same reasons his sister does, and generally has an opinion of him similar to hers: there’s something funny about his constant seriousness, and his stories about Alacazar are wonderful to hear, and he’s a great magic teacher.  

That said, he does think Olivia is much more fun when it comes to showing them the actual fun side of magic.

He also like spending time with Carla, whether it’s practicing magic with her help or listening to the stories of her adventures (although she always turns him down if she asks him to tell stories more related to her confrontations with Elena on the days they were ‘more at odds’).

Núria Jazmin de Alva Flores (girl) - The last born child of Elena and Mateo, born a bit over seven years after Leonor and Lucero. 

She has somewhat darker hair and complexion than either of her parents, and dark-brown eyes. Like her mother and her oldest sister, her hair falls down to below her waist when she wears it down, but out of the whole family, she is the one who tends to change up her hairstyle the most, even outside of formal occasions. 

Like other last-born children, she feels she is the family baby, although her siblings and especially parents try to not make her feel that she is. Sometimes, she worries that she doesn’t help her case by being so much of a mommy’s and daddy’s girl, but she secretly loves that they care when she feels down and loves their hugs when she is sad.

She is also the girliest one out of Elena’s daughters, at least when it comes to her attire, wanting to wear dresses and change up her hairstyle simply out of personal preference rather than to make herself feel confident.

She insists she doesn’t want to be babied just because she is the youngest one, and that she is just as capable as any of her older siblings. And to give her due credit, she can back up her words, as she performs very well in academics, is good at fencing and olaball, and also does well at magic. That said, she is secretly a bit afflicted by the fact she doesn’t ‘truly stand out’ in any field. Candida sings better than her, Alex is better at sports than her, and both Leonor and Lucero are better at magic than her. She may be above average in most things she does, but she does not excel at any specific one like any of her siblings. And that worries her sometimes, as she feels that if she isn’t ‘truly uniquely special’ at anything, she’s less than them.

Both Elena and Mateo reassure her that she is perfectly special and fine just as she is, and Núria knows they speak the truth. 

But all the same, deep down she wishes that someday she will find anything she can be the best at. 

She gets along well with all her siblings, but she does not have a ‘true favorite’ among them. Like all of Elena’s and Mateo’s children, she loves her mother and father. Outside of her blood family, the person she is closest to is Prisma.

[cartoonfangirl1218]

EoA couples as Harlequin novels

All summaries found on Goodreads

Eleteo: Best Man and the Runaway Bride by Kandy Shepard

Can he resist the runaway bride? After helping Nikki Lucas flee her high-society wedding, privacy-loving best man Max Conway never expected to be accused of having an affair with the bride! As the media scandal dies down, he escapes to a remote island—and comes face-to-face with Nikki! Their connection is undeniable but she’s completely off-limits. Yet as the sun sets in paradise, both are struggling to resist…

The Italian’s Runaway Princess by Andrea Bolter

Is life outside the palace walls… …everything she dreamed of? When billionaire Gio Grassi rescued a beautiful stranger on the streets of Florence, he never imagined she’d be royalty! Princess Luciana’s innocence compels Gio to protect her, and her vivacity intrigues him. But Gio’s been betrayed before and he can’t let it happen again. With Luciana’s arranged royal wedding only weeks away, can this chance encounter change the course of these two lives—forever?

Gababel: The Happiness Pact by Liz Flaherty 

Tucker Llewellyn and Libby Worth—strictly platonic!—realize they’re each at a crossroads. Tucker is successful, but he wants a wife and kids: the whole package. Libby knows that small-town life has her set in her ways; the tearoom owner needs to get out more. So they form a pact: Libby will play matchmaker and Tucker will lead her on the adventure she desperately needs. But the electricity Libby feels when they shake on it should be a warning sign. Soon the matchmaking mishaps pile up, and a personal crisis tests Libby’s limits. Will Tucker be there for her as a best friend…or something more?

Always the Hero by Anna J. Stewart

He never relied on anyone but himself… But he needs her now! Butterfly Harbor deputy Matt Knight wants two things: to date Lori Bradley and the chance to adopt Kyle, a troubled teen. Wounded in Afghanistan, Matt knows he can’t move forward anchored to the past. But once he regains the guarded hotel manager’s trust, will his need to protect those he loves cost him a future with this extraordinary woman?

Estenaomi: Wrong Kind of Paradise by Suzie Grant

Even the Hell’s Angel needs a guardian and English Privateer Blac Barclay is unwillingly recruited for the job in this high seas adventure. Blac must choose between revenge against the British Lieutenant who’d ruined his family or keeping his word to the pirate who’d saved his life. Escorting the pirate’s daughter to her grandfather’s care becomes impossible when the little wanton steals his ship. Ordered by the lieutenant to retrieve the woman they call the Hell’s Angel, Blac is determined to honor his word to his friend and use the wayward wanton as bait. But will his plan cost him the only woman to ever steal his heart? When Angel De’haviland’s father is imprisoned with charges of piracy, the pirate’s daughter commandeers a British privateer’s ship and plans to kidnap a high ranking official to ransom for her father’s release. But her attempted abduction is foiled by the very captain whose ship she’d stolen, and she becomes a captive herself. Now she must trust her handsome captor to free her father as he leads her right into the Wrong Kind of Paradise.

Deal of a Lifetime by T.R McClure 

Serafina Callahan has always been the responsible one, sacrificing her dreams to keep her family’s Pennsylvania farm afloat. Now, after ten years of hard work, here comes someone who could change her life in a major way. All Sera has to do is say yes. It would mean selling the place Callahans have lived on and owned for almost a century. But Sera’s starting to have major feelings for the big-city lawyer who flew home to negotiate the deal. While there’s a lot Sera isn’t sure of—Alex Kimmel’s motives, his questionable past in Bear Meadows—she can’t forget their kiss. Is it enough to build a brand-new dream on?

Estoma: Contract Bride by Kat Cantrell 

She’s marrying her billionaire boss…for a green card All work and no play for reasons he won’t talk about, CEO Warren Garinger keeps his company at the top. And he needs his ace marketing consultant, Australian Tilda Barrett, to stay in the States despite an immigration mix-up. His solution: a marriage in name only. New problem: beneath Tilda’s staid suits and severe buns lies the sexiest woman he’s ever met. Now their brief wedding kiss is all he can think about and Warren vows to not only marry his convenient wife but bed her, too…

Tangled Vows by Yvonne Lindsey 

The matchmaker’s instructions: “Just show up for the wedding. I’ll supply the groom.” An unorthodox arranged marriage is the only way Yasmin Carter can save her family’s struggling company. But the handsome man waiting at the altar is no stranger. He’s Ilya Horvath, her bitter business rival! The charismatic CEO plans to win over his reluctant bride with all the passion at his command…until a shocking web of secrets threatens to tear them apart.

[zoeology31]

for the fandom ask thing, q, s, x, and z (choose whichever ones you actually want to do)

Q: I’ve cooled off on a lot of my early het ships, realizing they’re oftentimes hetero- or amatonormative and I can think of better options for the characters now. Pretty much all my Warriors and PJO/HOO ships are good examples of this. Prime Elena of Avalor example is older!Gababel: Gabe has so many potential partners his age with good chemistry, and I don’t really ship Isa with anyone anymore. Also the age gap is a lot weirder to me now, so.

S: A few hot headcanon takes for Elena of Avalor:

Carla is Ash’s biological daughter but not Victor’s. Adopted family rights

Elena, Esteban, Victor, and Felicia were all close friends for years, but kinda split off as teenagers, so Victor was “Esteban’s friend” and Felicia was “Elena’s friend”

Naomi’s paternal extended family is Jewish, but her father is non-practicing and the Turners follow Norberg customs as a family

Gabe has an older sister estranged from the family because someone in this show needs to have siblings besides Elena lol

Esteban can eventually learn to teleport without the staff but only himself, it takes the staff to teleport other people/things

Fiero gets unstoned during Elena’s big forgiveness magic reversal and just chills and goes on classy old man adventures with that seagull

X: Three OTPs from three fandoms:

...is it still Eleteo? It’s still Eleteo. Although Polyamigos is really giving it a run for its money. From Elena of Avalor of course

Codywan from Star Wars

uhhh what even counts as an otp for me honestly

Connverse from Steven Universe, Lumity from The Owl House, or Entrapdak from She Ra

I: The ATLA fandom is so annoying honestly because no one will shut up about how woke and deep and well thought out it was. People need to realize half of their analysis is them projecting extremely hard, which is valid but don’t praise the writers for that. The show is clearly written from a place of privilege and they honestly don’t treat the female characters all that great. Also no one in the fandom can handle criticism of the show and no one knows how to draw East Asian people that don’t just look white.

Also the fandoms for shows I actually dislike, notably Tangled and ML, for talking over fans of color nonstop and plugging their ears and complaining about “drama” when people bring up the myriad problems. It’s a whole lot worse for ML because the fandom’s huge and the show’s actively a trash fire, but the Tangled fandom thinks they’re so slick by acting like an uwu tiny fandom where they’re all one big happy family.

Z: Seriously, I have grown up on Elena of Avalor. It’s been part of my life for five years and it being over is wild. I have changed so much as a person in that time, and EOA is the biggest constant. It is not the best show I’ve watched (that honor would go to Steven Universe), but it’s my favorite and it’s been living in my head rent free since the finale. The characters, the relationships, the lore, the magic, the worldbuilding, the animation, the themes, everything. I’m excited to rewatch it in the future and keep making content and enjoying other people’s content and talking to people about it, because it’s so good and I love it so much. Viva la Reina, our Elena.

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Discord Elena of Avalor Appreciation Week - Optional Bonus Day: Song Lyrics

It's a crossover with Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" (Elena as Alice Kingsleigh and Mateo as Mad Hatter). Added song lyrics come from "Just like Fire" by Pink.  The song actually comes from the second part of Alice's adventures, "Alice through the Looking Glass"... but I hope you don't mind it ^^’  I've shipped Burton's Alice and Mad Hatter since I saw the film for the first time, sooo.... A soft Eleteo content xd

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Just like fire, burnin' up the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me anyway Just like magic, I'll be flyin' free I'm'a disappear when they come for me I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me anyway Just like fire, fire, fire Run it, run it, run it We came here to run it, run it, run it! So I came here to run it Just cause nobody's done it Y'all don't think I can run it But look, I've been here, I done it Impossible? Please Watch, I do it with ease You just gotta believe Come -a, come uh with me Oh, what's a girl to do? (What, what!?) Hey, what's a girl to do? (What, what!?) Oh, what's a girl to do? (What, what!?) Oh, what's a girl to do? Just like fire, burnin' up the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me anyway

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EoA Appreciation Week 2020 Day 1 - Adventure (Gabaomi and Eleteo) Run Away With Me

The plot just follows the lyrics here, concerning the topic of the day: “Adventure”.

All the nightgown scenes that I also used in my video “Self Control” were already finished as part of this video one week before I edited the love triangle video. But because of the Appreciation Week I am only now uploading the older manips. That is also the reason “Self Control” was finished so quickly.