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"Answer me, Yuto! What is Ruri to you?"

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Shun's distance had taken its toll on Ruri. It was evident to everyone who interacted with her these days, even if she did her best to try and hide it. There was nothing wrong with her brother needing space or his alone time. Everyone needed that, but...it was like Shun was avoiding her, avoiding for her reasons she doesn't fully understand.

Being a soldier and a brother...was that really so impossible? Everyone she's met here seems to be capable of having their professional self and their personal self. She's seen that with how Lady Crescent's demeanor shifts when she's alone with the young girl verses when she's working. So, such a thing is possible for the people here...except for Shun apparently.

And it's that very thing Ruri thinks is the root of her and her brother's problems. She's been trying to reach out to him as a family member, not like the heiress she never asked to be, and yet...he keeps pushing her away, acting cold to her like she was just any other person. The number of times his words have replayed in her mind over the past few days has been astronomical, especially when she's seen glances of him in the many hallways of the palace.

Things have reached a point where she doesn't know what else to do. Ruri has, in her mind, done everything she could think to do in a situation like this. That's why she needed to start turning to other's for help, and the very person who was filling in her brother's shoes was a good place to start.

"Please, wait."

She was about to say her goodnights to him for the evening before he moved to stand guard outside her door when she slowly reaches for his hands. Her soft touch is done intentionally as to not startle him or make him uncomfortable. It was just the best way to make sure he wouldn't go anywhere until she says what she needs to.

"Yuto...You're a soldier, trained in the military, just like my brother. That means that you...have a job to look after me and fight for this place. I know that and understand that, but...you and I..."

She gently moves both arms up until the interlocking hands are near their chest areas. Ruri stared right into those soft grey hues of his with a look that spoke volumes for the desperation she was feeling. Her heart was racing not for the contact with the rather handsome and kind young man, but rather for the fear of what he might say.

"We're also friends...yes? You're a soldier tasked to protect me...but you're also my friend. At least...that's how I view our relationship."

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How long had it been since she had been taken? Ruri couldn't tell. The passage of time in the Fusion Dimension seemed forever stagnant. Perhaps that was due to the fact that she has been trapped in this tower overlooking the sea ever since her arrival, not once being allowed to leave. Instead, she's had a few reoccurring visitors come in to provide her anything she should require. Anything but her freedom that is.

The most frequent of her visitors was the soldier who had been assigned to guard her tower. He was known as Yuri, a terrifying duelist who shared the face of her dear friend and ally Yuto who was the one who kidnapped her to begin with. Just seeing him sent a mix of fear and anger down her spine, despite how polite he was with her.

During his visits he would often request a duel, something about wanting to alleviate his boredom. In exchange, he'd offer her a prize of her choosing if the XYZian managed to defeat him, a feat that was close to impossible considering their difference in skill level. He was a trained soldier. She was a duelist who dueled for the fun of it or out of self-defense. Her lack of strength was what allowed her to be taken originally to begin with, as he often reminds her of.

His taunts only made her try harder however, and with every game, she got closer and closer to victory. She studied his patterns and strategies in the same way Shun would always do when preparing for games, planning counteracts and defenses to shut down any advantage. Ruri never thought she'd get into a mindset like his, one that went against her own dueling philosophy, but desperate times called for desperate measures.

And her hard work over this period has paid off, with Yuri's life points all but dropping to zero in a single beautiful turn of power from her Lyriluscs. Defeating her opponent in one turn, otherwise known as a OTK, was not something she enjoyed doing. But considering his raw power, beating him as quickly as possible before he can bring out his ace monsters was the only path to victory open to her that she had to take.

"Yuri." Ruri says with a tired breath, staring at him with fuchsia eyes that burned with a bright determination. "You said if I won I could ask for anything in your power, right? Well, what I want is...to see Yuto!"

Her request might sound strange at first, but she is well aware he knows what she is referring to. "I've...I've sensed him when you're around lately. I don't know how or why...but I know you two are connected somehow! That means you must know where he is! So, please bring him here! Right this instant!"

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@enterpainment Sent: A Dances and Balls starter (Accepting!)

"You look stunning in that gown." [Yuto to Ruri, nobles]

Her first party as a member of high society...The ever-hopeful Ruri was rather excited about it, probably more than any of her sisters were, to be honest. Getting to meet new people was always exciting. Plus, she would get the chance to show off all the skills she's been working so hard to perfect over these past few months, including her dance skills. Oh, how she hopes to be able to dance with a partner tonight on the dancefloor, just like in the stories her mother used to tell of her youth!

The hopeful youth had spent the last few hours getting ready with the help of some of her maids. While she insisted she could get ready herself, she knew it was their job to assist and thus, allowed them to do them to do as they wished. Her usual long, flowy dark purple locks are braided and styled using feather hair pins. The dress she was wearing was of a soft lavender color, off the shoulder with lace and bows to accent certain areas. It was actually one of her mother's old ones from her youth that she saved if she ever had a daughter, and it fit Ruri like a glove.

Upon finishing up, the maids left the room, informing Yuto he could return inside the room. He had insisted on guarding the door while she was getting ready, but his position gave him a front row seat to the echoes of Shun struggling with Kaito across the hall. Luckily she didn't hear any of it while she was getting ready. Otherwise, she would have for sure left her own session to go and help.

"You look stunning in that gown."

The first thing he said to her after his reentry caused her to pause, her face emitting a light pink blush. She had received compliments from the maids on her appearance, as one would expect. However, hearing him of all people say it made her heart flutter and her face shift into a warm smile.

"Thank you. It...It was my mother's." Her words are laced with genuine gratitude as she speaks, as they always did. "I'm fortunate I was allowed to wear it. She always wanted for me to have the chance to wear it someday. I hope I'll be able to do her proud tonight by showcasing all that I've learned."

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@enterpainment Sent: A Dances and Balls starter (Accepting!)

"I didn't know you could dance!" [Yuya to Yuzu, nobles]

"So you were spying on us all, huh Yuya?"

Honestly, all the Akaba children had noticed the slight creeks in the door to the ballroom throughout the lesson. Considering the dragons had been attached to the hips of their respective charges most times, it does make sense they'd be nearby, even if they were not permitted inside the room. Though, she is sure they must have gotten bored waiting for them. The lesson spanned multiple hours, after all.

"But yes I can. Though, not nearly as well as Serena or Ruri. They're both naturals at it."

That made sense for Serena as she has always enjoyed dance, but the newest addition to their family's talent for the art form was quite something. She was as graceful as a bird, almost as if she was gliding on the dance floor with her practice partner. She was so good that if her emerald-eyed sister cared about couples dancing at all, then she'd probably start to get competitive with Ruri over it.

But Serena was a solo dancer, a lone wolf on the stage just as she was with everything. She was quite the opposite of Yuzu, who enjoyed performing with others. That's what made having someone like Yuya around so perfect. She had someone to perform with at last! Maybe they'd get the chance to perform in front of a crowd someday if Yuzu was given the chance to safely reveal her talent to the world.

"Man, my feet are killing me!" The girl sighs, flopping her back onto her large bed covered in a sprawling flowery pink duvet cover. "I might not be able to walk for the rest of the day!"

Honestly, she could pass out right then and there, but she had other things to ensure before she could rest. "Yuya? Could you please tell the dining staff I want to eat in my room tonight? I'd appreciate it."

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"Yuto?" He looks over his shoulder at the XYZian who was now only a phantom sharing his body, pressing the ends of his fingers together. "Is Ruri...Is Ruri you're...you know..."

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what kind of beautiful are you?

Sunlight shining through leaves

a cool breeze blows past, billowing the leaves. the light is dappled, falling like ink on the earth. the undersides of the leaves glow golden green against the sky. the wind shifts, and the light falls through in a whole new way. everchanging and everpresent, yet always staying the same somehow.

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Tagging: @enterpainment (Yuto) @kinglanius @acollapsar @waterlord @chxmpionofjustice @riidcr @peoplcshope @infintasmal (Ja'far) and anyone else who wants to do this!

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@enterpainment​ (Yuri)

“...What do you want, Lizard Breath?” Serena glares through the darkness at him, knowing exactly where he was despite minimal lighting only coming from the creaks in the curtains of the room. She’s holding back the urge to punch the smug dragonic retainer in the face, but oh boy does she want to for him disturbing her at such a late hour. The night is where Serena felt the most relaxed and where she got the most done, after all. 

“This better be important... I told you to not bother me.”

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@enterpainment​ (Yuto)

The Akaba estate was wide and vast, a plethora of flora and fauna living in harmony in the home of the family who specialized in magic relating to nature itself. It was the most beautiful out of all the household homes to most, and the residents both noble, servant, and guest alike enjoyed spending time in the various different areas. One such area was a small area in the eastern side of the property, filled with trees, bird baths, flora, and a small bench in the middle where Ruri Akaba and her own dragonic retainer currently were residing.

A quiet serenity fell over the area, no sounds being made expect by those produced by the nature around them. This place had become Ruri’s most favorite place on the family property, due to both it’s privacy and the beautiful flowers and cute birds who lived there. In fact, she often came to help make sure the birds in this area were cared for, providing them with little houses and food like she was doing right now. 

“Oh my! Aren’t you a hungry one?” Ruri smiles as the bird devours the seeds rather quickly before flying off, another bird slowly taking it’s place on her palm to receive the same thing. She smiles before glancing over to the other with her, wanting to break the silence as it had been going on for a tad too long and she did not want it to seem like she was ignoring or not including Yuto. 

“Yuto, would you like to feed this one? I think you’d do great at it. I promise they are friendly. All the birds who live here are my friends.” Not a surprising revelation considering her nature-based magic specialized in these creatures, but it’s something she feel to point out to him regardless. “And...I think they could be your friends, too.”

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@enterpainment​ Sent: A Touching Tenderly Meme (Accepting)

a touch to silently make sure that they’re alright. [Yuto @ Ruri, Wings of Paradise verse]

It had been almost a week since she had spoken to Shun last, the young heir to the winged land starting to get worried. Their discussion the night after Allen’s arrival had been quite heated, both siblings saying harmful words to each other. It brought Ruri to tears, and if it was not for Yuto being at her side throughout that night, she isn’t sure how she could have recovered the strength to face the people of Mádar during tonight’s huge event.

It was the official presentation of Ruri to everyone in the land, an event she had been so nervous about ever since hearing about it from Shun a few weeks back. She still wasn’t sure she was fit enough for such an important role, especially since she didn’t exactly desire wealth or jewels. Being able to live in simply in peace with those she cared about was enough for the girl in all honesty. Though, that was sadly not the hand she was dealt, but instead that of an heiress to a winged land when she herself had no wings to speak of.

The eyes of everyone had been constantly on her the entire evening, Ruri currently sitting on a balcony overlooking the packed ballroom. While she no doubted looked physically beautiful, having gotten some assistance from Miss Mai, the hesitation in her eyes and in the way her body shook in her seat was certainly not what was proper for someone in her position. The anxiety of the event, along with Shun being no where to be found, was overtaking her. And honesty? She feels like she might break at any moment.

“Huh...?” Magenta eyes then widen slightly as she feels a touch on her shoulder, head turning to glance over it to find it was Yuto’s hand that had been placed there. The gesture was a silent one. She had come to realize that he was not the most talkative, but rather expressed himself through his actions more often than not. Shun was like that too, which is why the fact he was no where to be found spoke volumes for how he must be feeling right now.

“Yuto...” Ruri speaks his name as she looks at him, her expression molding into the soft and gentle smile she was known for. “Thank you. I...I needed that. There is just... a lot on my mind, right now. Is there...Is there still no sign of Shun anywhere? I know he’s mad at me, but...I thought he’d at least want to attend the event to help with security at the very least.” 

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Yuto & Ruri (Lulu) ♥

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Nobles Of Nature AU Lore: The Noble Houses

(Verse developed with and exclusive to Crix’s blogs, aka @masterofaster​​ / @enterpainment​​ / @kinglanius​​ / @hollowedhatter​​ / @abysstainment / @darkoccultism​ )

Throughout the land, there exists a group of noble houses that are tasked with supporting and governing the people who live there. Each house specializes in a different area, having their own strengths and weaknesses. Some houses get along, some do not. Some appear good and are good, but some might have something darker under the surface. 

Akaba House

The Akaba House is headed by Lord Leo Akaba, and specializing in combining magic and technology together. Research is headed by Lord Akaba himself and by his trusted science partner, Dr. Faker. They’ve developed everything from defense systems, to weapons, to practical things that increase the efficiency of everyday life, all done by harnessing the magic that exists in the powers of nature itself. Out of all of the houses, they are by far the biggest and most advanced. They have allieship with the Sawatari House.

The Akaba family is large and diverse, Leo Akaba having had three different wives throughout his time as a lord (including having relationships with multiple at the same time) and having three different sets of gifted children with each one. With his first wife (who is deceased), he had four daughters: Ray, Rin, Serena, and Yuzu. With his second wife (who died a few months prior to the start of the story of this AU and raised her children apart from the main house until her death), he had two children: Shun and Ruri. Lastly, with his third wife Himika, he had two sons: Reiji and Reira. 

The daughters of Leo Akaba were gifted with unique magical gifts relating to a specific aspect of nature. Yuzu with flowers/plants, Rin with wind, Ruri with animals (she is best with birds, through), and lastly, Serena with the moon. The eldest daughter and true heir to the family Ray, on the other hand, has the capacity for magic manipulation of all these aspects, being able to combine them and harness their full power. 

The sons of the family, on the other hand, were not gifted with magical abilities. Reiji Akaba inherited his father’s intelligence and affinity for science, usually being seen locked in his room doing his research. Reira was also gifted in intelligence and raw instinct, but is very shy and is rarely seen away from Reiji’s side. Shun is gifted in the physical sense, being the strongest physically and quiet adept at at combat with both weapons and physical combat. He developed these skills to protect his younger innocent sister Ruri, who in his eyes is the only remaining family he has since he does not share the familial bond with his half siblings.

Each of the children have a retainer assigned to them to look after and protect them. Shun’s retainer is Dr. Faker’s son Kaito, whose main job consists of keeping the young master from causing havoc with his anger management issues and violent tendencies. Reiji’s retainer is Nakjima, a quiet, strong, and loyal man who will follow Reiji’s orders without question. Reira’s retainer is Haruto, the youngest son of Dr. Faker. Though, Haruto acts more as Reira’s friend than anything else, both children having bonded due to their similarities and quiet natures.

The retainers of the daughters of the house are quiet unique, being a set of five brothers who are dragons hidden by a magical disguise produced by enchanted jewelry worn by each respective lady. Their existence as dragons is kept secret under orders of Lord Akaba for reasons unknown to everyone but the man himself.  They were all given this task when the five brothers were spared by the family after causing a massive rampage across many towns and villages that the daughters of the house stopped. This rampage was started by the eldest brother Zarc, an alpha dragon whose connection runs deep with his little brothers Yuto, Yuri, Yugo, and Yuya. 

Due to being the most destructive of the five dragons, he was assigned to the eldest and most experienced daughter Ray. He was stubborn about accepting his position at first, especially with Ray refusing to give him any orders for the first few months. However, with Ray’s help, he eventually settles in, realizing his own faults regarding how he viewed his brothers like they were still babies, and begins to take a liking to his new mistress.

The second eldest, Yuto, was assigned to Lady Ruri. He has a dark, brooding, and frightening exterior according to his brothers, but he is noble, quiet, and very gentle hearted. His outward appearance did not scare his lady, however. In fact, she treated him and continues to treat him with kindness, the opposite approach to her protective brother Shun who threatened Yuto on his first day. Shun eventually became to respect Yuto when he saved his little sister from harm, and has grown a strong kindship with the young dragon. Yuto can often be found in the house gardens with Lady Ruri, her brother and his retainer, or on occasion one of the heirs of a noble family associated with the Akaba Clan: Lady Sayaka and her retainer Allen.

The third eldest, the playful and poisonous dragon Yuri, was assigned to Lady Serena. Similar to the situation was Zarc, he was chosen to be with Serena due to her being the most combat experienced out of her sisters. He follows orders better than any of his brothers, and is the most formal. However, he is also the one who will mess with his mistress more than any of the others. Serena, not at all happy with this arrangement, usually tells him to leave her be. If he is at her side, it is usually on her father’s orders not her own. If not, he can be found in the house’s gardens creating toxic plant life to use as security. 

The second youngest, Yugo, was assigned to Lady Rin. Aside from the protective aspect of his position, he sucks at his job. He is not formal at all, often doesn’t listen, and gets himself into trouble more often than not. This has caused Rin to be more of a caretaker to him rather than the other way around, but she doesn’t mind it despite the annoyance. Yugo brings her companionship, and is just too darn kind and adorable to get mad at for long. They are a pair who got along relatively quickly.

The youngest, Yuya, was assigned to Lady Yuzu. A dragon with duel-colored eyes, Yuya is a natural born entertainer. Yuzu, who very much had an entertainment related hobby in singing, instantly got along with the young dragon. Out of all the pairs, they got along the fastest. They can be seen having fun together in all sorts of ways, smiles never leaving their faces. Though, Yuzu is not afraid to whip out her fan if Yuya takes a joke too far or does something stupid.

Sawatari House

The Sawatari House is headed by Lord Sawatari, and is the smallest house by far. However, what they lack in size they make up in funds. The Sawatari House is by far the richest of all the houses, and deals with the land’s economy. Because of this, they tend to be the house everyone wants to ally with. Currently, they are only allied with the Akaba House due to an arranged marriage between the Sawatari heir Lord Shingo and the third eldest daughter of the Akaba House, Lady Serena.

Lady Serena is 100% opposed to the marriage, while Lord Shingo is all for it. He’s been in love with her ever since they met, and he’s determined to marry her at any cost. Though, with the recent introduction of Yuri, that might make things more difficult. In fact, he feels jealousy towards the retainer, so much so he would no doubt like to get rid of him to have Serena all to himself...

Eden House

The Eden House is headed by Lady Eve, and is the house most loved by the public due to their charity. They are dedicated to helping the lives of the commoners, opening up several orphanages, soup kitchens, and shelters for those in need. Lady Eve truly believes in helping others, wanting to bring salvation and hope to those who do not have any. Some see her as a goddess and or a savior. However, her direct involvement in such affairs is limited due to an unknown illness she had been inflicted with several years ago, causing horrible wrinkles to appear across the left side of her face. She is often bedridden in a medical ward headed by Issac for large parts of the day. 

Her inner circle consists of herself, Issac, Ren, Sora, and her love Adam. Adam, much like Zarc, is an alpha dragon with extraordinary power. He too hides his dragonic appearance using enchanted jewelry, something Eve had gotten as a gift from her late sister: Leo Akaba’s first wife. He acts as Eve’s retainer, their love being kept a secret to everyone outside the inner circle. Adam, similar to Yuya, is a performer, often performing magic tricks and taking on any role Eve would desire. His devotion to her and her mission to help the world is unmatched.

He also has a past with Zarc that he keeps hidden, being the only person outside of the Akaba House to know of Zarc and his brother’s true identities as dragons...

Rainsworth House

The Rainsworth House is headed by Lady Sheryl Rainsworth and Lord Barma, and is the house specializing in espionage and information gathering. This means they are experts of knowing what is going on with the other houses and the world at large. They have the most extensive library in the land with just about any book you could think of, making them a prime resource for anyone wanting to study anything. However, of the houses, they are the most isolated of the houses, only really leaving their area to gather information or to maintain relations. 

The heir to the house is one Sharon Rainsworth, a strong, kind, and intelligent young lady who is the granddaughter of Lady Sheryl. She lost her mother Shelly due to illness not so long ago, and as a result of that, decided to take on a contract with a creature known as Equus. You see, the Rainsworth House is much like all of the houses in that they contain a secret power. They hold the power to access a realm known as the Abyss, a mysterious prison home to creatures known as Chains who can make contracts with humans to allow use of their powers. 

Sharon, her grandmother, Lord Barma, her retainer Break, Glibert Nightray, Reim Lunnetes, and Oz Vessalius are the only people in the house who have a known contract with a Chain. Unlike the Akaba and Eden houses, the Rainsworth House has made the existence of the Chains known to the other houses. However, the knowledge the other houses have about the Chains and contractors is limited. This is because to keep power balanced between the houses, all the supernatural power one house has is to be made public. Ryou Bakura is also a member of this house, as well.

Dragon Star House

The Dragon Star House is officially headed is headed by Lord Jack Atlas, but internally is managed by the bearer of the mark of the Dragon Head: Lord Yusei Fudo. This house is one focused on maintaining order and justice between the other houses as well as the people. Essentially, they are the central governing body of the houses. This makes them both a desired ally, or hatred enemy for some. 

The heads of the house are a group of individuals known as the Signers, six people born with birthmarks of the legendary beast of legend: The Crimson Dragon. These marks pass on through the generations, and as of now, the current Signers are: Jack Atlas, Yusei Fudo, Crow Hogan, Aki Izayoi, and the twins Rua and Ruka. Their status as Signers allows them to form special bonds with legendary dragons who serve the Crimson Dragon. 

Jack has bonded with Red Dragon Archfiend. Yusei has bonded with Stardust Dragon. Crow has bonded with Black Winged Dragon. Aki has bonded with Black Rose Dragon. Rua has bonded with Life Stream Dragon, and Ruka has bonded with Ancient Fairy Dragon. These dragons are well known throughout the land, some seeing them as guardian deities. They also are the reason most do not want to mess with the Dragon Star house.

The Dragon Star House’s main adversary is the Earthbound House, home of the Dark Signers. They have been in conflict with the Dragon Star house for generations due to the Dark Signer’s deities, the Earthbound Immortals, being the mortal foes of the Crimson Dragon. The Signers will stop at nothing to ensure the safety of the land from the Dark Signers. However, a wrench is thrown into that when a new maid of the Dragon Star House, a girl named Carly, ends up forming a strong connection with Jack Atlas...

Earthbound House

Last but not least, the Earthbound House is lead by the brothers Lord Rudger and Rex Godwin. They are the shadiest of all the noble houses, and do not do anything to benefit society. No, instead they have a secret society full of followers who worship the Earthbound Immortals, dead gods hell bent on destroying the Signers and turning this world into ruin. The Earthbound Immortals envoys are the Dark Signers, who have birthmarks of the immortals etched onto their arm that have been passed down through the generations.

The current Dark Signers are Rudger Godwin, Roman Godwin, Kiryu Kyosuke, Demak, Bomber, Misty Lola, and Carly Nagisa. They bear the marks of the spider, condor, giant, monkey, whale, lizard, and hummingbird respectively. In order to fuel the rebirth of the Earthbound Immortals trapped inside seals in the ground by the Crimson Dragon, they plan to harvest the energy of their followers when the time is right. They also have decided to send in someone to spy and trip up the signers, using their powers to make them lose their memory until the time comes to trigger it back...

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Omg….this little scene….omg…ahh I love them!!!