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I donât remember where I heard it but I remember there being a theory that Knockout used to be a seeker and something happened to him and then he became a car as result because they couldnât save his wings. Part of his narcissistic tendencies are more a part of him in the earlier days convince himself that itâs fine he doesnât have wings anymore. And that starscream alluded to them now having the means to get back his wings on the nemese when he asked why knockout was a car.
Idk.
I like the theory though.
I would like to hear your take on it when you have the chance.
I've heard this same theory. I personally don't subscribe to it, but I like it all the same. I will gladly expand upon this little idea, at least a bit.
Clipped Wings
Knockout was originally a helicopter unit, search and rescue to be exact. He enjoyed his function, had no issues with it, and loved flaunting his wings whenever possible. He took great pride in the fact that he was capable of flight, of course it also helped the fliers were held in high esteem, but even so.
Most of his youth was spent gallivanting about, only learning medicine because it was better than being drafted into the army. He had no desire to have a machine gun strapped to his frame, it would ruin his whole aesthetic. And so he took to learning cosmetology and frame reconstruction as his primary fields of interest. And while he didn't know it at the time, it would come in handy later.
Once the war began, Knockout needed to choose sides. And so not having a ton of hope or trust in the Autobots, he joined with the Decepticons. He was immediately drafted as a field medic, a task he didn't enjoy but knew to be necessary if he wanted to climb the ranks and land in a more cushy position. And so he worked hard, flying out into the battlefield and tending to the injured Decepticons he stumbled across as best as he could. However war was brutal and a stay Autobot missile shot Knockout down during a mission. Medics were able to save him, but his wings were completely decimated and his alt-mode made effectively useless. In one fell swoop the thing be prided himself in most was stripped away from him before he could even come to terms with it.
He was shunned after the loss of his wings, his personality being too intolerable and his previous snark coming back to bite him as the Decepticon troops never left him alone. Unable to fly he became an easy target, one that guards looking to pick a fight relentlessly abused. Knockout tolerated it, spending every waking moment not at work on the ground with the other medics studying to try and find a way to return himself to what he considered his 'perfect form'. It was a very dark time for him. He hated himself, his frame, and everyone around him with a passion. In the end he pioneered an alt mode change and altered his T-cog alignment to allow him to take on a ground alt just so that he wouldn't be shunned for being useless anymore.
Even after he adjusted his frame to make it so that he could be an effective Decepticon again, he never forgot the feeling of the wind and the skies. Many a dark cycle he would sit out watching the stars on some cliff or watchtower and shutter his optics just so that he could pretend the air was once again his domain. His scars ached more often than not, and transformation never felt comfortable, almost like he was walking in someone else's frame. He was born for the skies, not the earth. He hated that a foolish war had stripped him of his greatest gift and glory.
He felt like every optic was boring into him at every given moment, staring at the scars he had long seen fit to cover with armor and flamboyant paint. He always felt judged, berated, and useless. And so to compensate he threw himself into his least favorable personality trait to cover everything else up. It was all to protect himself, at least that is what he always muttered to himself in the dead of night. His pleasant traits were locked away where they couldn't be used against him and he played into his narcissism, using it to craft an indominable persona that none dared to tamper with.
It was his defense, his perfect wall to keep others from seeing just how deeply he had been hurt by the loss of his wings.
He hated to admit it, but part of the reason he even associated with Starscream was because the Seeker had what he did not. Starscream had his wings and he understood. Both of them hid their pains behind walls of terrible personality traits. In a way they were the same, and while never voiced, both acknowledged this.
#maccadam#transformers#transformers prime#knockout#poor medic#I love him so much and he deserves all the best things#he may be a bit of a prick but he's my favorite prick#give the boy back his wings#this was short but I thought it turned out pretty well
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Alastor x Gn!Reader
Favoritism pt.1
part 2
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Synopsis: the others notice a certain Deer Demons positive behavior regarding one of the staff. (Reader)
a/n: reader is portrayed as pretty meek and quiet. At least upon first meeting people, and I may continue that trait in part 2 or have them open up a bit more.
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âDonât ya think itâs kindaâŚI dunno..weird?â
Charlieâs shiny eyes snapped up from the sparkly cards and glue strewn across the living room table. âWhatâs weird?â Angel hummed, one set of arms crossed thoughtfully as his eyes swept towards the far corner, watching a certain Radio Demon quietly chat with one of the hotelsâŚâstaffâ members.
âThat Smiles, is so sweet on (Y/n) and not the rest of us?â His hand waved around dramatically, watching Charlieâs eyes widen as they spun towards the aforementioned duo, studying them for a moment for any sign of irregular behavior on the deer demons part. Although not much could be considered regular in regards to him
âIâm pretty sure Alastor is just as much of a prick to them as he is to everyone else.â Vaggie huffed from her spot on the couches armchair, a small magazine in hand that she carefully tried to cut apart for the days craft. Scrapbooking, if it wasnât clear. ââŚyour markers bleeding babe..â
âOh shoot!â
Angel guffawed, bolting up right and letting his arms flail wildly in disbelief. âNo way toots! Donât you remember when he first brought them ovah? As one of âs lil âHelpahsâ?â He turned, âHuskers you know what Iâm on about donât ya?â
The grumpy cat deflated with a sigh, setting down a freshly cleaned glass just to pick up another and start again. âThat demon, plays with souls and sinners like no other shitlord out there. And that one,â his clawed finger shot out to point dagger straight at you âjust so happens to be his favorite. End of story.â
Charlies lips pursed at that, a small shimmer in her expression that made Vaggies brow furrow in stress, watching her lover fall back into her own mind and remember the hotels first ever introduction to you.
âââââ
âNow my friends, I do have one more favor to cash in on. I expect you all on your best behavior in regards to them..â His red eyes lingered on Angel with a sneer. âI wonât take kindly to any damage done by your hands.â The static that swelled behind his words reached its peak, before muffling once a small figure materialized just beside him.
A clawed hand curled atop your shoulder and if not for the familiar chill, perhaps you wouldâve jumped, but the buzz of static and the crackle of a radio was a comforting sound you had grown all too close to.
âNow, this sweet thing is (Y/n), a special little friend of mine who will help you, though- mainly me, keep the hotel on tip top shape- isnât that right dear?â
Your gaze darted around, and the others watched as you barely made a peep before a gentle smile pulled on your lips and you nodded..strange for someone in the company of the Radio Demon.
âWhatâs up with them? Canât talk or what?â Angel mused, almost rudely, winking under your watchful eye that was almost..freakishly intense.
Alastor hummed and buzzed for a moment, gazing down at you in thought. âNo No, just a bit shy is all. Always on the quieter sideâŚâ
âThat wonât be a problem will it?â The static fluxed and swayed around them, shadows scratching at the walls of his underlying threat, that cut through the air.
âŚâŚ..
The princess was admittedly worried by your timid nature. You were almostâŚparanoid in a sense, looking as if you wanted to melt into the floor at any sign of confrontation, friendly or otherwise.
ButâŚshe did notice you seemed oddly at ease around the Overlord. Sticking close, though typically he was the one following you around as you did..whatever it is you were brought over to do.
She was even reminded of one instance, where you had been scuttling around, a stack of fresh dishes held precariously in your clammy hands as you made your way to the kitchen.
Charlie had been too busy at first to notice, she was speaking with Alastor about the future promotion of the hotel, when the loud sound of glass shattering rang through the room.
All heads snapped towards the cause, only to spot you, wide eyed and flat on the floor surrounded by dozens of broken plates and glasses.
Seemed you had tripped on a loose bit of tile.
Now, Husker just had been throughly..scolded by the Hotelier for dropping a bottle just a few hours prior, so the patrons and staff watched with baited breath as the ever encompassing form of the radio demon stalked towards your dejected form.
Vaggie had drawn her spear right as the crash had happened, ready to step in at any moment should she need.
But the others could only watch in surprise as you were gently ushered to your feet with soft dusts off your shoulder, and a little snap of clawed fingers. The mess disappeared in a flash, and your uniform was carefully adjusted by the tall red deer who softly scolded you.
âNow now my dear. You must remember not to overwork yourself. Canât have you in poor shape now can we?â His words were condescending at best, paired with the gentle pinch of your cheek, but for whatever reason you seemed hardly put off, simply nodding shyly and quickly darting off to continue your next list ofâŚ.errands, the deers ears swiveled in your direction till you vanished through the corridor.
ââ/
âDo you think theyâre-?â
âFuckin?â
âI was gonna say dating..â Charlie trailed off uncomfortably, watching tensely as Alastor almostâŚâplayfullyâ whisked you around the parlor.
âTheyâre not.â Husks gruff voice cut through, dipped in firm belief that he was right. âThat fucker has an angle no matter what, and whatever special treatment theyâre receiving is just to follow through with it. That guy canât even conceptualize caring about someone like that.â
Clearly that incident was still fresh on his mind as he mumbled quietly about how he was cut off from all booze the following week to, help clear his âshaky handsâ.
The others grimaced, Vaggie especially as Charlieâs big eyes welled with fat tears. âThatâs..thatâs so sad!â She wailed, collapsing into her girlfriendâs arms, her reaction subtly mirrored by Sir Pentious who had slithered into the conversation.
âWh..why are we crying??â He hissed, greated with rolled eyes from the spider and cat, and a dejected sniffle from the princess.
âAl-Alastorâs never been in love!!â She sobbed dramatically, Vaggie cooing in her ear while her hand rubbed her back soothingly.
âOh..?â The snake perked up, a confused tilt to his head. âBut arenât Alassstor and (Y/n) âŚ?â
âThatâs what weâre trying to figure out! He totally dots on them donât he Snakes??â
The engineer nodded rapidly, scales shimmering in the dim living room light.
âI told you morons, theyâre not and never will-â Husks aggravation of the topic was clear, the scrubbing of his glass a tad more aggressive.
âButâŚI jussst ssssssaw them kisssssing the other dayâŚ? Up on the terrace?â
âŚ..
âEx-fucking scuse me?â
#hazbin x reader#hazbin hotel#x reader#hazbin hotel lucifer#hazbin hotel x reader#hazbin hotel alastor#alastor x reader#hazbin alastor#charlie morningstar#hazbin hotel husk#huskerdust
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Usually, you were thorough in covering your tracks. Specifically, the marks.
The camp is strangely quiet when you finally emerge from your tent. Youâd stayed most of the night in Astarionâs but left before sunrise to avoid suspicions amongst your other companions. An act you believed was flawlessly executed, despite your loverâs disagreement. Still half asleep, you sit yourself next to the make shift table Wyll managed to gather before sundown last night.
Your companions exchange side glances with one another as soon as you do, prompting you to raise a brow. Most snicker, smiling, while Shadowheart and Laeâzel appear as if they want to gag.
âIs there something on my face?â
Karlach pushes a plate to you. âNo, soldier, donât worry about it! Here, have some breakfast.â
You donât pay any more mind to it, opting to rather enjoy the meal. Itâs only when Astarion paces out from his own tent and sits beside you, that you see the way his eyes widen, then his lips curl into a grin. Itâs just enough to see the tips of his fangs.
âPlease, not while weâre eating,â Shadowheart groans.
âI donât know what the big deal is,â he scoffs. âItâs not like we were subtle about it.â
You blink. âSubtle about what?â
He points to his own neck, no doubt enjoying the conversation unfolding. âThe bite marks on your neck, my dear.â
His words snap you awake. Immediately, youâre slapping a hand over your neck despite the fact that the overwhelming number of marks littered across your skin makes your efforts futile. Your face burns as you spin your head to face the inevitable embarrassment from everyone else at camp. The way most of them smile knowingly only worsens the impact.
âI, for one, rather like them. Perhaps we should make them a favorite accessory,â Astarion shrugs, and you bury your face into your hands.
A bit later, youâre in his lap, clinging to his upper body while you complain about what your friends may say now that theyâre aware of the relationship you two share. He pats your back with a sigh while you hide your very being into the crook of his neck. âMy love, theyâve known for quite a while. You were the only one convinced that we were anything but painfully obvious.â
âStill, itâs justâembarrassing.â You groan again. âNot you, obviously, just that they know about something so personal.â
He laughs and you donât fight the urge to glare at him.
âI did mean it though, you know,â he says. âNow that they have their confirmation, I wouldnât mind seeing those pretty marks on your neck more often. Preferably everyday-â
He hisses when he feels a prick in his neck. You pull back, smiling with a mischievous glint in your eyes. âThere. You have one too.â
His own grin only widens as his hands slide to your waist. âNow darling, Iâm sure you can do better than just one measly mark?â
#baldur's gate 3#astarion ancunin#baldur's gate astarion#bg3 astarion#astarion x tav#astarion x reader#astarion#bg3 x reader#fluff#bg3
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hiii !! may seem a bit basic, but chuuya picks up reader after a stressful day at work with his motorcycle fluff and smut đž.
thank you, u're the best !!
ŕ¨ŕ§â hey, thereâs nothing wrong with simple! i appreciate you sending me a suggestion ⥠it's been awhile since we've visited my fave ill-tempered redhead anyway and he deserves all the attention ŕ¨ŕ§â fluff. smut. deep throating. praise. rich-boyfriend!chuuya x fem!reader. quick lil 1.9k word drabble. lemme know whatcha think, luv u ŕ¨ŕ§â
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Me 'n My Girl ・Ëâ˝
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A warm mid-evening breeze swept through your hair as you stepped out of large doors of your office building and let out a sigh. The smell of petrichor bounced off of the pavement while a light rain cascaded over downtown Yokohama.
Under normal circumstances, it wouldâve been your favorite weather, but the stillness of it was just another reminder of the unrelenting storm of anxiety thatâd been plaguing your mind all day.
Nothing had really happened. Work went okay. Your commute there was okay. Your coworkers were okay. Your lunch was okay. Everything was seemingly okay, but that's what made it worse. You couldn't pinpoint the source of your discomfort. Couldn't place the blame on any one single thing for making you feel so off. It was a phantom annoyance. A problem that didn't seem to exist to anyone else besides you.
"Shit." you mumbled, feeling your purse slip from your shoulder as it, along everything it was holding, fumbled out of your reach and spilled out into the middle of the sidewalk.
You were halfway down the stairs, your pumps clicking against the concrete when your hand suddenly reached for the railing. The heel of your shoe breaking clean off, almost knocking you completely off balance.
It wasn't the time to cry. You'd made it so far - managed to hold it together for your entire shift and you were finally at the finish line, but your capacity to handle any more minor inconveniences was well beyond its limit. You swallowed down the lump in your throat, unable to fight back the hot, frustrated tears that streamed down your cheeks while you took both of your shoes off and you gathered up your belongings in defeat.
Chuuya rounded the corner not a second too soon, the loud vroom of his engine coming to a gradual halt as he kicked his foot out to put the motorcycle in park before stepping off.
He smoothed down his disheveled hair, his smirk quickly fading the closer he got to you.
"Baby..." he said softly, looking at broken pair of shoes in your hand and the haphazard way your bag had been slung over your shoulder. "What happened?"
"Nothing," You lied, shaking your head. "It's fine."
He knew you too well though. Knew that if he simply nodded and waited a minute, it would pour out of you without him having to pry. He put a hand on your shoulder, letting you avoid his stare until you finally caved.
"Today was just stupid," You sulked, "Everything was horrible for no reason and then my fucking heel snapped and now," You were fighting an uphill battle against your emotions. More tears pricking at your eyes as your gaze caught his. "And now I can't even ride on the back with you because I'm barefoot and everything is ruined."
Even though he hated seeing you get this worked up, he couldn't deny that there was something so fucking cute about how pouty and helpless you became when things didn't go your way. He took pride in knowing that you needed him, that he was the one you relied on to pick up the pieces when life got too stressful.
"Stay here," he said, taking his leather jacket off and draping it around your shoulders. "I'll be right back, okay?"
You nodded at him, watching him tuck his hands into his pockets as he crossed the street. It was easy to forget who he was sometimes. How merciless he could be with other people when he was so gentle and attentive with you. He was a Port Mafia executive who doubled as a golden retriever boyfriend when no one was looking. Calloused and feared by some of the scariest people in Yokohama and yet for some reason, physically incapable of saying no to you.
You wiped your tears away watching him flick his cigarette onto the sidewalk, an unexpectedly large Chanel bag hanging from his wrist.
"C'mere," he said, taking your hand as he led you to the Ducati.
You plopped down on its leather seat with both legs dangling off to one side while he knelt down and opened the bag, sliding a gorgeous pair of black open-toed suede heels onto your feet.
"Gimme the broken ones."
You pulled them out of your purse with a small smile, letting him throw them away in a nearby trashcan before returning back to you. "Better?" he asked.
"You know there's an Adidas store right around the corner?"
He smirked, placing both hands at either side of you, his mouth grazing yours with a whisper. "My girl had a terrible day at work and you expect me to make it worse by buying her cheap shit?"
Your heart fluttered, another slight grin tugging at the corners of your mouth as you breathed in the comforting smell of his cologne. "Your girl is really lucky to have you."
"Yeah, wellâŚ" he mused, "I have a feeling she'll be makin' it up to me later.â
â.๨ŕ§Ë.âĄË ࣪
The ride back to his house was peaceful with hardly any traffic for a Thursday night.
There was something about being on the back of his motorcycle that made you feel so indescribably close to him. From the way your body pressed against his to the way he'd tell you to hold onto him tighter. You loved the looks people would flash the two of you as you'd speed past them. The butterflies that flooded your stomach each time he'd start to go faster than he should've. Even if he had a bad habit of occasionally breaking the speed limit, you still trusted him entirely. He was well aware of the difference between having a little bit of fun and being reckless and he'd never cross that line when he was with you.
You felt infinitely better by the time you pulled into the garage, carefully letting your legs fall as he shut off the engine. Your bad day felt like a distant memory - your mind now comfortably occupied with the thousand-dollar shoes that were decorating your feet and the way his eyes lit up as he helped you down.
It was hard to process sometimes that he'd been waking up next to you almost every day for the last year and still looked at you like you had put the stars in the sky.
You grabbed his arm before he could make it inside the house, gently pushing him back onto the seat of his bike. He raised an eyebrow, but didn't stop you as you hovered above him and began undoing his belt.
"You always make me feel so good." You whispered, reaching up to let your lips catch his while your hands continued to unbutton his pants. "I wanna return the favor."
You could feel him growing hard as his tongue swirled against yours with fervor. A gloved hand resting on the back of your neck to pull you in closer while you reached for his zipper and freed him from the fabric that was separating the both of you.
He let out a low groan when your palm met the base of his cock, delicately wrapping your fingers around it as you started to move uppp and downnn at just the right pace, earning even prettier noises from him.
His grip tangled into your hair, moving your head to the side so that he could descend down your neck. Kissing and nipping away at your soft skin while you continued to stroke him. His movements were getting harder to control the faster you went, squeezing him so fucking perfectly that he nearly ripped the front of your shirt open.
You let out a small yelp as he roamed across your chest, lightly slipping your nipple between his teeth while his blue eyes travelled up to yours. "Get on your knees for me."
You nodded, keeping your stare locked with his. Your hand still going in the same motion as you repositioned yourself, kneeling in front of him so that your face was front and center with where he wanted you. You pulled his pants down further, your core aching as you obediently slid your tongue along his base.
"Fuck," he hissed, his mouth dropping open at how tantalizingly thorough you were, "God, that feels â hah â that feels⌠so.... good."
You took your time, coaxing more heady praises out of him as you made your way up his length, letting a generous amount of spit trail down his shaft while your hand held him in place. His pink tip was practically dripping with pre-cum by the time you reached it, begging to have your pretty little mouth wrapped around it.
You smiled against him, looking up at him with doe-eyes before giving in to his body's needs. "It's all mine, right?" You asked, causing him to twitch in your hand.
"All yours." He groaned, doing everything he could to stop himself from shoving your head down onto him. He wanted you so bad it hurt, but even in the midst of his clouded thinking, he was still more concerned about you. If you needed to hear him say it, then that's exactly what he'd do.
"It's all yours, baby." He exhaled. "I'm all yours⌠Every inch of me is all â fucking...your...s"
His words were quickly taken from him though, stolen by the way youâd flattened your tongue and pressed it firmly against his tip.
You watched his eyes roll back as his hand gripped your hair, the two of you working to find the perfect rhythm.
You loved the breathy noises he made for you. The way his hips thrusted forward while he buried himself into the warmth of your mouth. The feeling of him getting harder with each slurp and squelch that echoed across the garage as you struggled to take the whole thing.
"Keep going." He grunted, still fighting the overwhelmingly feral urge to slam into you. "Doin' so good f'me."
You went as deep as you could, easing him into the back of your throat while your tongue continued to glide across his shaft.
His movements became more frantic, his voice breaking the faster you went. "God â damn..."
You kept up the same unrelenting pace, drool spilling down your chin as your eyes locked with his again.
"Fuck," his moans turned into guttural whimpers, his body thrusting desperately in search of release. "Just like that," he choked out, "just like that, don't â fucking stop, please baby... don't stop, I'm â"
He looked lost, completely entranced by the hold you had over him as a lewd warmth coated the back of your throat. More carnal obscenities pouring from his lips as he slowly regained control over his breathing and pulled out of you.
"Next time â" he panted, helping you to your feet before leaning in to kiss you. "I'm buying you the whole fuckin' store."
â.๨ŕ§Ë.âĄË ࣪
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silver spring | coriolanus snow | part two
Description: Coriolanus loses his family to war.
Pairing: young-president!coriolanus snow/wife!reader
Warning: childbirth, major character death, angst, reader is presumed to have died before the 74th hunger games.
part one
"Coriolanus," you whispered in the dead of night, feeling water trickle down your legs. "Yes?" he raised his eyebrows, eyes adjusting to the light. You were silent for another second. "Yes?" he repeated his question, believing that you were too afraid to speak.
"The child is coming," you groaned - feeling another wave of pain crash towards your hurting body. He bolts awake, not a flash of tiredness seen in his eyes. "Alira! Violet!" he called for your maids, another groan escapes your mouth.
"Coriolanus, calm down." you mumbled, taking the sheets off your lower body. He takes a shuddering breath, regaining his composure. "I am calm," he lied - and all the lights of the mansion began to open.
The first lady is giving birth!
It was his destiny to be haunted by all of the women he's loved before. His mother, Lucy Gray - you...?
The doctors always told him that your pregnancy was critical, that one mistake could cost your life. It was part of the reason why he distanced himself, he doesn't like to feel hurt - he doesn't want to vulnerable again. He sits outside of your shared room, the doctor arrived a few hours ago.
Are you trying to kill me, Lucy Gray!
He remembers screaming for that damned woman, even during the birth of his child - he couldn't help but think about her. He wonders if he stayed, would his life be different? He wasn't meant to be this - he wasn't born to be the President of Panem, he wasn't born to have all these powers - he took them from someone.
What would his life be like without that pain?
Maybe it was a small cottage, the smell of pumpkin soup - and Lucy. No, stop thinking about Lucy Gray. She's dead. You killed her, Corio.
He snaps out of his thoughts when Alira peeks her head through the door. "She wants you, President Snow." the woman informed, opening the door further until the gap was big enough for Coriolanus to enter.
He sees you laying there - eyes dull, and skin pale enough to see through. "Coriolanus," you called out to him, holding out a hand so that he may hold it. "Does it hurt?" he inquired reluctantly, afraid to show you even a tinge of care. "Very," you chuckled - the servants pull out a chair for him to sit. "- a pain worthy for a strong son." you added - forcing a smile.
Coriolanus couldn't help but smile back.
It was the first time that his smile reached his eyes.
"They've pumped me with enough meds to make a tiger sleep. It's making me drowsy," you continued with the conversation, hoping that it would distract you from the brain-shattering pain on your side. "It's good, you won't remember the pain after." he responded.
He could feel your grip tighten on his hand. You stare at him - forehead filled with sweat. He hates you. He tries to remind himself, but it was no use. How could he hate the mother of his child? How could he hate his wife?
"I wish that they just made me sleep - and cut my stomach open." you mumbled, feeling those tiny needles prick your spine. "The pain will go away, you should listen to the doctor." he mumbled, rubbing circles on your fist. "Gods be damned," you muttered - closing your eyes.
"What's your favorite color?" he asked, trying to distract you from the pain. The doctor told him that the gap wasn't big enough for the baby to come through. "Green," you answered quickly. "- it's the color of camouflage." you explained, bitting your lower lip.
"Ahh," you hissed, feeling another contraction. "What about you?" you opened your eyes to stare at his. "Orange," he answered. "- and brown." he added and you frowned. "But you always wear black." you observed, as if he was mourning for someone's death.
"It's a professional color," he responded, adjusting his collar. You chuckled through the pain - regretting it after you feel a short pain. "Why do you like those colors?" you inquired and he looked deep into your eyes. "Orange - because it is the color of the sunset. I was swimming when I saw it the first time." he remembered.
"And brown, because?" your eyes narrowed.
"They're the color of your eyes."
After a few minutes, the child began to come out.
You felt slightly nervous - afraid that it wasn't going to be the boy that Coriolanus desired. You postponed knowing about the gender due to this same fear. "Boy," the doctor informed in a monotone voice. "Brutus," you whispered out, reaching for the baby.
"Brutus Snow." you repeated, feeling his warm skin press against yours. "He is precious," Coriolanus whispered in a tone that only you could hear. "He looks just like me," you smiled, pressing a kiss to Brutus' forehead.
He looks at your sleeping form again, eyes shut and snoring. He smiles, rocking Brutus in his arms - close to his chest. He'll never love a woman deeper than the way he's loved Lucy Gray, but he's never loved a woman as deep as he loves you.
Brutus cooes, burrowing deeper into his father's arms.
Coriolanus couldn't wish for anything better.
Sure, there were many things that he regretted in this life - many things that could've turned out better, but if he could return and do it again - he wouldn't to it any different. All his mistakes led him to you - and to Brutus Snow.
Your eyelids flutter, awake and gazing up at him. "Coriolanus," you mumbled - also burrowing close to his chest. "I love you," you confessed and he presses a kiss to the top of your head. "I love you too," he responds - although the following day he'll deny it and act oblivious. A smile etches your face.
Nothing else matters.
(CORIOLANUS SNOW'S EXECUTION)
"What do you think will happen after this? Our father will be executed but his government will still go on. You're not stopping the wheel. You're not changing anything." Abel intervenes, Brutus presses his palms together. "Whatever happens to father, he had it coming." the older brother replies. "You are delusional if you believe that Katniss is your pawn, she's dangerous." Abel hisses.
Brutus takes a sharp turn, hearing the drums from behind them. "- and you believe that you are safe? All because you love her?" his eyes narrowed in insult. Brutus decides to leave the conversation at that - he steps towards the podium. "Life is a peach, brother. Enjoy it as it is ripe and filled with flesh." Brutus angles his head, before facing the crowd.
"Welcome to the new Panem! Today, all of Panem - of free Panem will watch more than a mere spectacle. We are gathered to watch a historic moment of justice. Today the greatest threat to freedom shall be met with fire and end all wars. This day signifies the end of tyranny and the beginning of a new era."
"Mockingjay, may your aim be as true as your heart is pure." Brutus smiles, nodding at Katniss while raising his arms.
Abel looks at his father from below.
A cold man, but a man that loves his family nevertheless. Coriolanus lifts his head to look at his sons for the last time. Katniss draws her bow - an air of suspense permeates through the atmosphere.
Katniss aims her bow but changes the aim at the last minute, hitting President Brutus Snow.
Abel gasps.
He shares a glance with Katniss before the crowd storms in their direction.
Abel manages to get away - to run in another direction while the people rip his father piece by piece. It was the fall of Coriolanus Snow's dynasty, but in the face of that - all members couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The fire continues to burn.
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Sweet Dreams, Beloved
âŹgoing to sleep with him âĄ
Includes; Dazai, ChĹŤya, Fyodor, JĹno
Notes; Happy (late) Bday Dazai 𫶠he may be a redflag, but reds my favorite color :>
Requested ! [Bsd M.List] âĄ
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âDAZAI
The sound of kissesâ or, more specifically, an empathized 'mwah!' echoed in your ear as you sunk into Dazai's embrace, his arms drawing you close to his figure. His lips trailed around your face in a lazy motion with no definite spot in mind; he was pressing pecks along your cheeks before switching to give your lips some proper attention and repeating the process once more.
" Sleepy..." Dazai chuckled at your words, hot puffs pricking your cheek. Your voice was barely audible, sluggish as you treaded precariously to the breeches of sleep.
He swore his heart exploded when you continued to murmur against him, eyes droopy as your gaze settled over him.
You shifted a bit in his embrace so that you were resting your head against his chest, the new angle making your muscles loosen and prompted a new wave of exhaustion to wash over your figure.
" Close your eyes and sleep, love." Dazai voiced, words muddled as he pressed his lips to the crown of your head, eyes watching the steady rise and fall of your chest.
You let out a cute yawn before finally slipping into the realm of unconsciousness, muffled murmurs and sounds slipping from your lips, coaxing Dazai to tighten his grip around you. One hand went to entangle itself into your hair, cradling you close to his chest.
His eyes flutter shut, relishing your presence as his heart squeezed in his chest. It was a nice sensation, having you draped over him as some kind of pillow. His lips moved to murmur one last thing, voice trailing off slightly; " I'll be here to scare away all the bad dreams."
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âCHĹŞYA
" Comfortable?" ChĹŤya inquired. His face was resting against your stomach, his hand sneaking under the hem of your garments. You let out a sigh, muscles loosening as he ran his fingers along your skin in a quelling motion that way made your eyes heavy and body sink into the futon.
" Mhm..." You mumbled, hands lazily dripping over his shoulders, the pads of your fingers tickling against his shirt with ghost-like touches. ChĹŤya snuggled close to your warmth, nose brushing against your abdomen as his eyes squeezed shut.
His hair became a mess beneath your hands, your fingers tugging and messaging the locks of hair in a sloppy rhythm, but one that made a small smile curl on his lips. You always knew how to make him melt with just a couple of touches, swarming his chest in a pressure of wamrth that he chased after.
"'S warm, Doll," He murmured as his hands planted itself over your hips, the radiance of your body heating his nerves in consolidation. He swears up and down he can be in your embrace just like that for hours, his tensed body soothed after a taxing evening of work.
" Hmm... I hope you're still here when I wake up." Your voice was laced with a drowsy tune, syllables slurred together to form a scacrly coherent sentence.
You were too exhausted to feel ChĹŤya's lips as he leaned forward to place a kiss on your exposed skin. You were too sleepy to feel his hand reach out to brush a strand of your hair aside, touch lingering on your cheek. And you were too tired to hear his words, muddled as he squished his cheek back against your body; " I will be."
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âFYODOR
His arms looped around your shoulder, cold hands running down your clothed spine with precise motions he knew would easily sway you into a deep slumber.
" Your hands are cold.." you mumbled out, staring at him with a slight pout as he persisted with his ministrations. Your protest merely brought a tug to his lips, his thumb moving to run over your shoulder blade. " Don't wanna go to sleep yet..."
Despite the words that left your mouth, the rest of your body betrayed you, functioning with contradictory movements; slumping your head against his shoulder, having to frequently blink to prevent yourself from slipping, and the numbing of your senses as your mind drowned everything else out involuntarily.
You felt Fyodor's breath tickle your temples, his lips brushing over the spot. His gaze settled over you with a small satisfied smile as you brought a hand to rub at your eyes, a yawn falling soon after.
One of his hands withdrew from your shoulderâ eyes gleaming as he took notice of the way you instinctively leaned after it. Instead, it found its way to your forehead, cold calloused fingertips from playing the cello, brushing your bangs and loose strands to the side.
" Don't worry, darling." His fingers shifted down to your nose, outlining the bridge before hooking beneath your chin. You showed no resistance when he angled your head towards him, sending him a lazy smile.
" Sleep now, Myshka." He finished it off with a chaste kiss to your lips, watching to make sure you got your rest and allowing the rare warmth to accumulate within his chest.
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âJĹNO
Thump. Thump. Thump.
The sound of your heartbeat echoed in JĹno's ears in a fluid rhythm. Under different circumstances, he would have revolted the sound, grating against his sensitive ears and souring his mood. However, he held a certain bias toward yours, the familiar rhythm bringing him a sense of decompression; especially among the late hours.
You were tangled in a pile of limbs, his ankles hooked around yours as his hands adjusted the blanket over your form. Though, it hardly compared to the warmth of his free hand trailing along your forearm in a languid movement, leaving hot streaks in its wake.
" Say it, please?" You suddenly murmured, voice cutting through the silent ambiance whilst you snuggled closer into his chest; JĹno allowed the warmth that pricked his chest to linger.
" Goodnight." He mumbled almost nonchalantly, but there was an underlying tone of undisputed reverence as his fingers continued its motion against your arms.
You give a small pout, brows furrowing as you latched yourself closer to him. JĹno chuckled as he felt the pads of your fingers brush up along his skinâ a small eletricying pulse running along the nerves. A satisfied grin came up to his face.
" The other thing." You slurred, eyes becoming half-lidded, but you were resolved to hear those three sweet words from JĹno first.
A couple of seconds of silence passed. " I love you." He couldn't stop the chuckle that escaped him as he heard your heartbeat spike momentarily from those simple words. He leaned forward to press a chaste kiss to your forehead, urging you off to sleep before allowing your thumping heartbeat to echo against the shell of his ear.
He fixated on it, the deep thrum encouraging an unperturbed expression to plaster itself on his features as the night carried out to an unspoken bliss.
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A/n; I'm trying out a new format, I hope you liked this :))
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Pablo Gavira x Reader: You Belong With Me
Prompt: Y/N is conflicted by feelings of uncertainty and doubt in her relationship with Pablo, but his unwavering love provides the reassurance she needs.
Reader: Female
Word count: 1158
Average reading time: 4 min 15 sec
Category: Hurt/Comfort
Warning: This story contains themes of self-doubt and insecurity in the context of a romantic relationship. If you are sensitive to these topics, please read with care.
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Disclaimer: All events portrayed in my stories are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. Any actions or behaviours portrayed by the characters may differ from reality and cannot be connected to any actual person. This work is purely fictional and intended for entertainment purposes only.
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The sun was setting over the Barcelona skyline, casting a golden glow across the city. You stood on the balcony, gazing out at the breathtaking view, but your mind was far from the beauty before you. A soft breeze rustled your hair, and you sighed, lost in thought.
âAmore, whatâs wrong?â Pabloâs voice was gentle as he joined you on the balcony, his hand finding yours and giving it a reassuring squeeze.
You forced a smile. âNothing, really.â
He raised an eyebrow, not buying it. âYouâve been quiet all evening. I know somethingâs bothering you.â
You looked down, the words catching in your throat. âItâs silly.â
âNothing you feel is silly to me,â he said softly, his thumb rubbing circles on the back of your hand. âTell me.â
You took a deep breath. âI just⌠I donât feel like I belong here, with you. In your world. Itâs so different from mine.â
He turned to face you, his expression serious, yet tender. âWhy would you think that?â
You shrugged, trying to keep your emotions in check. âLook at you, Pablo. Youâre confident, talented, surrounded by people who adore you. And then thereâs me. Iâm just⌠ordinary.â
His eyes softened as he cupped your face in his hands, his touch gentle and warm. âAmore, you are anything but ordinary. Youâre the one who makes my world brighter, who understands me like no one else does. You belong here with me, more than anyone.â
Tears pricked at your eyes, and you tried to look away, but he wouldnât let you. âYou donât have to say that.â
âBut I mean it,â he insisted, his voice full of sincerity. âYouâre my princesa. My everything. Without you, none of this would mean anything.â
You bit your lip, trying to hold back the tears. âItâs just hard sometimes. Seeing all these people around you, wondering if Iâm enough.â
He pulled you into his arms, holding you close. âAmore you are more than enough. Everything about you is just perfect, exactly as you are. There's no need to change a single thing. Every day, I feel incredibly grateful for who you are and everything you bring into my life."
You buried your face in his chest, letting his warmth and words soothe your insecurities. âI love you too, Pablo.â
He kissed the top of your head, his embrace tightening. âWeâre in this together, amore. Always.â
You tilted your head up, and he met your gaze, his eyes full of love and promise. He leaned in, capturing your lips in a slow, tender kiss that made your heart swell. His fingers traced gentle patterns on your back, sending shivers down your spine.
As you pulled back slightly, breathless, he rested his forehead against yours. âI love seeing you smile. Itâs my favorite sight in the world.â
You couldnât help but smile at that, feeling the warmth of his words spread through you. âYouâre impossible.â
âMaybe,â he agreed, his lips brushing against yours in another kiss, this time deeper and more lingering. âBut Iâm yours.â
For a while, the two of you stood there in comfortable silence, holding each other as the sky turned from gold to deep orange, then purple. The cityâs lights began to twinkle, creating a magical backdrop. Yet, despite the beauty surrounding you, doubts still lingered in your mind.
âPablo,â you began hesitantly, âdo you ever wonder if weâre too different? If this⌠us⌠can really work?â
He pulled back slightly, looking into your eyes with a serious expression. âWhy would you think that?â
âI donât know,â you admitted, voice trembling. âSometimes I feel like Iâm just an ordinary girl in this extraordinary life of yours. Like Iâll never be enough to keep up with everything you are.â
His face softened with understanding, and he took your hands in his. âPrincesa, listen to me. I chose you. Out of everyone in the world, itâs you I want by my side. Not because youâre some perfect image of what you think I need, but because youâre you. I love your kindness, your strength, the way you make me laugh, and the way you understand me. You ground me, and thatâs more important than anything else.â
You blinked back tears, feeling the sincerity in his words. âBut what if I canât live up to that?â
âYou already do,â he whispered, his thumb brushing away a tear that had escaped down your cheek. âEvery single day. And even on the days when you donât see it, I do. I see how much you care, how much you try. And thatâs all I could ever ask for.â
You sniffled, a small smile breaking through. âI just donât want to let you down.â
âYou could never let me down,â he said firmly. âWeâre in this together, remember? Weâll face everything, good and bad, side by side. And I promise, Iâll always be here to remind you of how incredible you are.â
Before you could respond, he captured your lips in a passionate kiss, pouring all his love and reassurance into it. His hands cradled your face, fingers gently threading through your hair. When he finally pulled back, he rested his forehead against yours, his breath mingling with yours.
âI love you,â he murmured, his voice soft and filled with emotion. âMore than words can say.â
âI love you too, Pablo,â you whispered back, your heart swelling with a mix of love and relief.
He smiled, that boyish grin that always melted your heart. âCome on, letâs go inside. I made dinner.â
You laughed softly, feeling the tension drain from your body. âYou cooked?â
âOkay, maybe I ordered from your favorite place,â he admitted with a sheepish grin. âBut itâs the thought that counts, right?â
You giggled, wrapping your arms around his neck. âIt definitely is.â
He led you back inside, his hand never leaving yours. The apartment was filled with the delicious aroma of your favorite dishes, and you felt a warmth settle in your chest. As you sat down to eat, Pablo kept the conversation light, making you laugh with his stories and silly jokes.
After dinner, he pulled you onto the couch, snuggling close as you watched a movie. His fingers traced gentle patterns on your arm, and you leaned into his embrace, feeling more content than you had in a long time.
âSee?â he murmured against your hair. âWeâre perfect together.â
You smiled, turning your head to kiss his cheek. âYeah, we are.â
As the night wore on, you fell asleep in his arms, the doubts and insecurities melting away. With Pablo by your side, you knew you could face anything. And as he whispered sweet nothings into your ear, you realized that you truly did belong in his world, just as he belonged in yours.
In that moment, wrapped in each otherâs love and warmth, everything felt right. The future might hold challenges, but together, you were unstoppable. And that was all that mattered.
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Hi! I saw your requests are open and Iâm wondering if I can get a little Viktor xFem!Reader fic? đĽš
Maybe some angsty/dead dove themes, and lots of fluff? Maybe the Reader is taking care of Viktor while heâs in pain and they end up cuddling? Anything you want is fine! đ
TIA if you decide to write this!!
Awww, yess! This sounds so cute. Viktors, my personal favorite, so I had a lot of fun writing this!
(fluff, angst(?) w/ comfort, gn!reader, this is it?)
Ëââ§ę°á â ŕťęą â§âËËââ§ę°á â ŕťęą â§âËËââ§ę°á â ŕťęą â§âËËââ§ę°
Your footsteps echo throughout the empty hallway as you try and get to your lovely boyfriend as fast as you can. You haven't been able to see him all day. he and Jayce have been cooped up in the lab all day long.
It's well past midnight at this point, and Viktor still isn't home. Usually, you'd just let him do his thing, but not tonight, not when it's getting closer and closer to one in the morning, and there's still no sign of him. All signs in your mind point to the worst. Maybe he had a fit today and is in the infirmary, or maybe he just got caught up in whatever he was doing. You pray it's the latter.
The door to the lab is unlocked, so he hasn't left yet. He'd never forget to lock it. Unless there was an emergency. Your thoughts are swarming with what might have happened, none of them good. You have to brace yourself for what you think you may see when you get inside the lab.
It's quiet when you first enter, you could hear a pin drop. You look around, desperately searching for Viktor, and there he is, on the ground. "Viktor!" You quickly rush to his side, kneeling to try and figure out what's happening. He's sitting on the floor, his head resting against one of the legs of the desk behind him. His hands are gripping his leg as he lets out a low groan. He looks up at you, tears pricking the sides of his pretty eyes, and his brows are furrowed as he leans his head back and groans again.
"Okay. I'm gonna get you up, and we're going to go.. somewhere." You brush a few stray strands of hair off his face, internally panicking as you try and think of where to go. "Not the infirmary," he sighs, looking at you once again, "I've already been there." His words just make you panic even more.
You wrap one of your arms around his back and slowly help him stand up. He clings to you as you both get on your feet. His legs are wobbly, and if you weren't there, you're sure he would have fallen by now. You both take smaller steps. There's a comfort in the sound of the footsteps that are echoed by the thumping of a cane. It helps you remind yourself that he's right beside you and that he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
You silently thank whoever is listening that your shared dorm is on the same floor as the lab. It's not a far walk either, but the walk feels like it's taking forever. Every time you start to move a bit too fast, you hear Viktor groan, and it has your heart hurting for him. You know how much he hates it.
You embarrassingly fumble with the keys for a few seconds before you can actually find the right one. "It's okay, dear, I'm right here." Viktor mumbles, taking one of your hands in his. You nod and take a deep breath, finally grabbing the right key and opening the door. You help him get in the bed and leave the room to let him get changed into more comfortable wear.
He opens the door, and you immediately go inside, crawling onto the bed to lay beside him. You rest your head on his chest, and you can feel his slim fingers curl around your shoulder, pulling you closer. From this position, you can hear his heartbeat. Each beat is a tell tale sign that he's still with you. His hand starts to rub your arm, and he kisses your forehead.
He leaves his head on the crown of your head, inhaling your scent. Letting both of you know that you're with each other. "Do you think you'll be able to get better?" Your voice wavers at the last few syllables that leave your lips. You feel the vibrations of Viktor chuckling. "I hope so, my love. I really hope so." He sighs, and you move your position so you can clearly see his face. Your hand is resting on his chest, and your finger starts to trace random shapes into his skin. Moving to outline the marks that adorn him.
"But.. ehh.. don't worry about that. Let's focus on the present." He whispers, his voice barely reaches you. You place a soft kiss on his lips and rest your head back on his chest. For now, all you can do is hope that someone, somewhere, finds a cure. Maybe one day they will.
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My high lady
Type:One shot
Pairing: Eris x reader
Summary: Eris makes mistakes, causing a fight between his mate and himself- how will he win her over and bring her back home?
Warnings- Oral (f receiving) smut p in v, fighting
MDNI
âYou know what! Fuck you Eris! Iâm going to stay with my brother. Sort yourself out!â
I stomp through the room and out to the balcony, calling out to Rhysand that I would be coming.
âRhysâ
âYn! What is it?â
âIâm coming to stay in the night court for a bit-is that ok?â
âYes, of course yes- we all miss you, your brother will be ecstatic!â
âWell then Iâm on my way now-Iâll be there soonâ
âCanât wait to see youâ
Eris hadnât moved from where he stood as my wings flared out- I look back one last time, âcontact me once youâve figured yourself out. But not before then.â
âGoodbye Eris.â
And with that I shut down my side of the bond and take off into the early morning skies. Out of the corner of my eye I swear i see my mate move but he doesnât come after me or call for me past a singular step.
âââ
âHey little sister!â Cassian pulls me into a bone crushing hug, spinning me around and burying his head in my neck.
I laugh as he sets me down, âHey big bro.â Looking past my brother I see his mate and we moved to hug- Nesta had never been a hugger but we had become close, sisters in a sense. I mean we were technically sisters in law. âHey sis.â
âHey girl. Oh remind me, I have a few new books for you.â
I smile as we make our way to the dining room and get greetings and hugs out of the way. Sitting down to eat.
âSo what did Eris do?â
I choke a bit at Morâs question, âHe decided to be a prick.â My familyâs eyebrows raised, looking for more information, âHe just keeps undermining me and acting as if he didnât declare me high lady of autumn, like my opinion and rule mean nothing to him.â
âHe did what?â My brother looked angry, more angry than even I was
âCass itâs- itâs fine. I blew up and he knows not to come after me till he sorted his own shit out.â
My brother simply glares at his potatoes, sliding his fork around in his plate as Mor tries to strike up other conversation.
âââ
It had been two weeks TWO WEEKS since our fight and nothing- I mean I excoriated for him to do something, even send something down the bond but nothing. I was beginning to think he simply didnât care. Didnât want me back. Cassi and anger only grew with mine as time went on.
âââ
âFuck!â Erisâ fist slamms the table, breaking it nearly in half. âWhat have I done?â
Erisâ mind reeled, he didnât know what was wrong with him but looking back and seeing all he had done to his mate, his wife, the ruler of his court- it killed him. He had to fix this. Fast. But he just didnât know what to do.
So after two weeks of letting her have some time away from him, sure she didnât want him, he went out to her favorite shops, buying her flowers and sweet treats, some more yarn for her crochet project, that painting sheâd seen and desperately wanted, a new blanket and that dress she eyed in the store window, he bought her more books she had mentioned and her favorite tea and coffee. Quickly winnowing home and setting things together in a massive basket display on the bed, he strode over to his desk, writing a long, long note- apologizing and expressing his love and all the ways heâd fix it and more. Finally, he closed it, signed it, and set it in the middle of the bed. Sure this may have been seen as overboard but not to him, never to him, his mate was worth anything and everything, heâd burn the world down for her any time of any day.
Quickly, he fixed his hair, shaving the stubble that had grown over the past 14 days, he changed, spraying on your favorite cologne and sent a message through the bond.
âIâm on my way. I have so many things to say to you- and I plan to beg at your feet for your forgiveness.â And with that- he was off, winnowing to the night court.
âââ
âIâm on my way. I have so many things to say to you-and I plan to beg at your feet for your forgiveness.â
I jolt at the sudden, first sign of anything from Erisâ side of the bond, his words were filled with emotion as it came through to me and I know. I knew he spoke only the truth. I quickly make my way up to my room, freshening up and looking in the mirror, âyouâve got this.â I whisper it so low I almost donât hear it.
As I walk back to my room Iâm spooked yet again by my mate standing in the middle of he room, intense eyes meeting mine. âHello again love.â
âHello.â
âI- I donât even know where to start with this. Iâm more sorry than words exist to describe the feeling, itâs- darling I look back and realize all of done and apologies donât even begin to cover my remorse, the utter disgust I feel when I think of what Iâve done, when I look in the mirror knowing Iâve hurt you my love. I hope you know that you- you are my world, my life and after you are my everything. I cannot begin to explain what Iâve done because there, there is no excuse for the utter miss treatment and horrid behavior.â He moves closer, I just barely stop the gasp threatening to leave me as he drops to his knees and stares up at me. âI will never undermine you again- your ideas, your opinions they are the only thing that matters, the only ones in this world I care to listen too. You are the high lady of autumn and I will start treating you as such. As the amazing, powerful woman you are.â He scorched closer, his hands going to my thighs. âYn I am- I will worship you, I will kiss your feet and the land you walk on if I must to prove to you how regretful I am, to show you how much you truly mean to me.â His lips meet my thighs softly as he maintains eye contact.
âEris. I love you.â I pull him up by his hands, keeping them in my grasp. âI understand the stress weâve all been under and while your behavior was not ok but I forgive you. I love you and we will move past this as long as you keep your word and I know you will my love.â
A dopey smile appears on his face as he grabs mine, silently asking for permission, which I grant and he swiftly leans down, meeting my lips in his, a tender kiss being pulled from the both of us. âI love you.â He whispers into my mouth. As we pull away, my mate speaks again, âI have a surprise at home, may I bring you to it, back home.â
âYes my love.â
âââ
After saying goodbye to everyone, Eris being threatened by each of them, we winnow back to autumn, back home. As we appear in our bed chambers, Iâm unable to hold in this gasp as I see the bed. âEris you-you didnât have to do this.â
âYes I did. Now go look at your gifts love.â After looking through everything, nearly crying as I stroke the silk thatâs just as soft as I imaged as I stared at it in the hop window. I look back to Eris, the small smile on his face making me light up as I bound over to him and pull him into another kiss.
My hands find his hair, twisting into it, giving it a small tug as his hands find my waist and a small growl leashes his lips. Iâm pushed up against the door, his lips leaving mine to find my jawline, then my neck, then as my dress gets in the way, he rips it- another gasp leaves me as he does so, his lips trailing down my body, sucking marks as he works his way down. âI told you I would be on my knees before you- Iâm keeping that.â He lowers to his knees, lips never breaking contact from my skin longer than needed to move to a new spot. His hands grapple at the back of my thighs as his tongue strokes me through my already soaked panties. He yet again- tears them with a growl before his lips land on my sensitive bud.
Eris nips the sensitive skin, sucking my bud into his mouth, in between his teeth before soothing the area with his tongue. His moth continues working my clit, small gasps and moans leaving me as my hands tug on his hair, hips rocking forward. I notice him rocking his hips, desperately trying to humo the floor the best he could causing a giggle to fall from my lips.
A small shriek leaves me as his tongue dives between my folds, my pussy clenching as he tastes all of me. Not long after I cum, my juices spraying his tongue and face. He stands and licks his lips, whipping his check with a finger before bringing it to my mouth, shoving it in between my lips. I suck his fingers, my tongue swirling it, looking at my mate through my lashes as I do so. I release his finger with a pop as he pushes me to our sofa- our bed currently occupied.
Erisâ clothes are shucked off quickly as he continues to suck on my neck, his hand working his dick for a moment before gliding it along my pussy lips. âJust put it in.â I growl, he smirks as he pushes in, to the hilt with one deep thrust. I nearly scream as he groans, beginning to move in and out at a fast but deep pace, utterly devastating. Sweat beads on his shoulder, dripping down his chest slowly. I push myself to my hands, licking up the small bit of moisture as he continues bullying in to me. Muttering praise and love into my ear in between groans.
âEris I-I-â
âI know love.â He rocks me back and forth slightly, âcum for me. Cum for me my mate.â I cum with a shout, my pussy clenching around his cock in a death grip as white flashes in my vision and my body convulses, shortly after this his own release hits, thick streams of white cum coating my gummy walls.
Eris slowly pulls out with a hiss, turning to our bathroom before returning with a wet rag, carefully cleaning me up, placing tender kisses to my skin as he goes. âI love you.â He brushes my hair behind my ear before magicing the items on our bed away and laying me down, my eyes blinking groggily, a small smile spreading across our faces.
My mate lays beside me, âI love you too.â I curl into his warm chest, my eyes sliding shut as I fall into a peaceful sleep, his hands rubbing small circles across my back. âSleep good my mate.â
âââ
Ok ok here it is- Iâm so so sorry for how long it took but I hope itâs good!
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Waters
summary: Your existence is an insult to the woman you serve, Alicent Hightower. As Viserys Targaryen's bastard, you should not be serving his lawfully wedded wife - and Ser Criston knows this. Still, he can't seem to stay away...
notes: criston cole x targ!bastard!reader (reader is the daughter of viserys, but not one of his wives bc I am a viserys hater at each turn and opportunity) ALSO criston is extremely mean in this for no reason lmao
tagged: @majesticwren @obsessiveformiyatwins @levithestripper @cookielovesbook-akie  @a-beaverhousen @hightowhxre @dahlias-and-marigolds (msg me to be added/removed)
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In all truth, Ser Criston scared you. Queen Alicent, whom you served as a handmaid, may have cherished her protector, but to you, he was a terrifying shadow, one that judged you for your birth whenever your eyes met.
You were putting away the queenâs jewellery when he practically appeared behind you.
âAre you stealing, Waters?â the kingsguard snapped. You jumped, dropping the Queenâs favorite ring. Quickly, you picked it up, placing it back to its rightful place.
âNo, ser. I was only⌠I only needed to clean this for the morrow.â You stuttered. Criston scoffed behind you, a firm hand gripping onto your shoulder.
âYou are a disgrace to the Queenâs household.â He snarled, his voice right at your ear. You shuddered, only ever nodding. You knew that you were a thorn in her eye, a servant that also served as a reminder of her husbandâs infidelity. But youâd never chosen where you were. If you could, you would have left Kingâs Landing with your half-brother, Daeron.
âApologies, ser.â You finally said. âI shall take my leave.â
For a moment, you were stupid enough to believe that Ser Criston would let you leave. It was only when he blocked the door that your stomach dropped. He smirked down at you, white armor and Dornish beauty making him a sight to behold.
You hated that it made you blush, your head fuzzy,
âBastard.â He spat. You tried to shift around him, but he never let you, instead pinning you to the wall next to the door. âDid you steal something?â
You shook your head quickly, feeling tears prick at your eyes.
âI shall not ask again.â Criston said, his next words punctuated. âDid you steal something, Waters?â
âNo.â you replied. âI swear it.â
The pressure on you relieved itself a little bit, and you took a small breath of relief.
âPerhaps next time, I shall search you.â Criston mumbled idly. You said naught in return, ignoring the thought of I donât know if Iâd mind that all that much.
Your eyes flickered to his lips, and lower, almost automatically. Quickly, you looked back up at his face, before giving a small curtsy. You prayed he hadnât noticed.
âAnd what would you be looking at now?â Criston asked. You didnât answer, didnât dare, until Criston tipped your face upwards, forcing you to look at him.
âSpeak, girl.â He spat. There was so much rage in his eyes, so much anger that you felt yourself crumble, your throat dry as you answered.
âI was looking at your lips, ser.â
Criston laughed cruelly, his hand tightening around your jaw almost painfully.
âWould the little bastard girl like to kiss me?â he asked. You never answered. It had been beaten into you by septas. If youâd lied, you were just like all other bastards. Your silence was enough, and Ser Criston smiled at you so coldly that you wished you could disappear.
It surprised you when he kissed you, but not that his kiss was methodical, devoid of love or affection. And yet, you craved it so much that you leaned into it, allowing his hand to ruck up your skirts and grab your thighs as he pleased.
As his hand travelled up your smallclothes, you were suddenly reminded of the fact that Alicent, your Queen, the woman your father had humiliated, the most powerful woman of the Seven Kingdoms was asleep in the room next to you.
âPlease, Queen Alicent is-â you began, but Criston shushed you.
âYouâll have to shut your mouth.â He said simply. As he dropped to his knees, you closed your eyes, knowing that he wasnât doing this to pleasure, but to humiliate, to degrade you. As his kisses, this was cold too, but Gods was it good.
Your hand flew to your mouth, covering it in hopes of stopping any sounds from escaping. When a whimper left you, Criston paused, his fingers sinking into you as he looked up at you from his spot on the ground.
âShut your mouth, you slut.â He insulted, and despite the feeling of humiliation in your gut, you nodded, closing your eyes shut and pressing your hand to your mouth, praying to the Gods that it would be enough.
Cristonâs tongue lapped at you, and if you didnât know better, you would have said that he felt like a starving man trying to sustain himself from just you. Gods, he was good, too good for a bloody kingsguard, and he was doing it all to humiliate you.
Ser Criston was out to get you, to leave you alone in the dark, and the both of you knew it. His hand returned to your thigh, squeezing it tightly, running down your skin and making you feel cherished while the dark look in his eyes did the exact opposite.
Your free hand slowly, cautiously, touched his hair. Carefully, you let your fingers twist into his dark curls, pushing him down to where you needed to be. Had he sprung up and murdered you in that moment, you wouldnât have been surprised.
He would have done exactly what you expected of him.
Instead, Criston only laughed at your desperation, the hum of his voice making you squirm under his grip. Criston took that as a sign, pushing you further onto your queenâs vanity, skirts rucked up to your waist and cunt exposed to him.
If anyone, guards or the queen walked in in this moment, you were absolutely, royally fucked. Not even your father would attempt to save you then, not that he had ever cared about you all that much to begin with.
Your orgasm washed over you with a cruel intensity. It built itself too quickly, Cristonâs movements harsh and unforgiving, and when he pushed you over the edge, it made you feel as if you were truly falling. Your hand still over your mouth, you could feel yourself beginning to truly bite down on it as he kept on going.
Stars exploded behind your eyes, but instead of focusing on how you felt, your only thought was that you could not let the queen hear, could not alert the guards, make any sound at all. Perhaps, if your brain had not turned to mush the second Ser Criston had pushed you up against the wall, you would have told him to stop now.
Of course, there was no guaranteeing that he actually would have stopped. Somewhere in the back of your mind, that thought thrilled you, too.
And when you fell over the edge, Criston kept going, spurring your pleasure on until it became to much and you tried to scramble away from him on the small vanity space that the Queen usually occupied. Your heart dropped as one of her rings fell to the ground, the sound of it making it seem like the loudest thing in the entire world.
Your heart thumped, waiting for the worst to happen. Instead, Criston paused his assault, sneering at you.
âDumb whore, watch what youâre doing.â He said, and you looked down, ashamed. The folds of your rumpled skirt only served as a reminder as to what exactly you were doing.
âWhat, donât have anything to say for yourself?â Criston asked. Your silence seemed to enrage him just as much as when you spoke, and he stood in front of you. Traces of you glistened on his face in the dark, your thighs already aching from his grip, but it seemed that this was not enough for him.
âGet on the floor.â He commanded. You could have left now, made a run for it for somewhere where guards would think that you hadnât done anything yet, that it was the kingsguard who was dishonouring you, and not you yourself.
Of course, they still probably would have let it happen, but at least, you only would have been sent away from court with rumours following you.
Yes, you could have left. Yet, your feet planted themselves to the ground, frozen there, and you remained, staring at Criston with the smallest bit of defiance. It crumbled under his cold gaze, and you felt yourself dropping to the ground for him.
He didnât even have to ask you to open your mouth for him, and so, it was your own mind that taunted you for it. His hand threaded through your hair almost gently, slowly guiding you before he picked up a quicker pace. His cock hit the back of your throat, and you gagged around it, but he seemed to relish that feeling, too.
It appeared as if he got bored with you like this, though. Perhaps he was used to seeing you in such positions of servitutde, kneeling for your queen to straighten out her dress, doing anything and everything to please the people around you like the loyal bitch you were. Just like now.
Cristonâs hands wrapped around your hips, holding you in place as he bent you over. Your own hands scraped against the wooden floor, trying to find some sort of stability as you tried to find something to anchor you between the ache in your knees that came with kneeling, your pleasure and the absolute humiliation that only served to make your pussy drip even more.
He entered you without warning, and though you had felt his size in your throat just moments before, it still punched the air out of you as he sheathed himself in your cunt. There was a stretch, though you were ready, and though you thought youâd been prepared, but the sting of it still made you bit your lip in an attempt to stay quiet.
One hadn remained on your hip while the other, his swordhand, the one he used to kill, wrapped around the back of your neck Calmly, Criston pushed your head down to the floor, and there was no need to humiliate you verbally, his actions were enough entirely.
Slowly, he began to move, the hand around your hips moving down to your clit, an arm keeping you locked in place. There was nowhere to run, and, even if Alcient herself had walked into the room in this instant, you knew that he wouldnât have stopped.
A part of your humiliation was soothed by the fact that the perfect, pious Ser Criston could not resist you, a plain bastard. That part of you was drunk on power, quickly beginning to overtake the parts that had been afraid, and you felt brave enough to let a small sound slip. Only a quiet one, one that was sure to be swallowed by thick walls and myrish tapestries.
Ser Cristonâs face curdled into a snarl, and his movements picked up, his pace so burtal that you could ee your skirts rocking across the floor. Still the feeling of it was better than most things you had experienced as Ser Cristonâs hand feverishly circled your clit. You could feel your second peak approaching, a wave building within you that had one of your hands leaving the floor and going back to your mouth.
You bit down on the back of your hand as you came, walls helplessly clenching down on Ser Cristonâs movements. He did not relent, hips jerking into you almost uncontrollably.
There was no warning when he had his release, moaning quietly as his seed covered your walls. With a few more thrusts, Criston pulled out, leaving you panting. Your hair stuck to your forehead with sweat, wrists and knees aching from holding up your weight, but none of it compared to the soreness of your thighs and cunt.
You knew you would not be able to walk the next day.
A small part of you hoped that Ser Criston would show you some affection, perhaps kiss you gently or take your hand, but none of that ever came. Instead, he stood after a few moments, pulling his breeches back on and walking out of the door.
You sat slowly, trying to straighten out your skirts. Still on your knees, you put Queen Alicentâs fallen jewellery back onto her vanity, before you tried to stand on shaking legs. As his seed dripped down your thighs, you had the sinking realisation of what he had just done to you.
If you did naught, there was a good chance youâd soon be carrying his childâŚ
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love is in the air.
. . . and maybe that's why mikage reo can view the world with such clouded, pink-hued vision, and why nagi seishiro cannot breathe at all.
series. nagi + reader + reo. no gendered terms, but some implications of m! reader. reader likes boys. bestfriend! nagi. valentines/white day. highschool setting. swearing. humor. fluff & angst.
a/n. repost bc it wasnt showing up in tags T-T i js want a shoujo anime w these two as the MLs...
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âš 01 : my dear partner [wc: 4.7k]
TWO YEARS AGO
ââŚdude. you're scaring all the hoes away.âÂ
nagi watches your lips move, though he barely registers anything you've been saying since he has stopped listening a while agoâwhich, honestly, comes as no surprise to anyone.
thereâs no real reason to be so lethargic at this hour (it's already late noon, plus he surprisingly had a decent amount of sleep the previous night for once), nor the time to think about trivial things, but he canât help but think about how exactly every single thing stopped being so bothersome like it used to.
he can't quite pinpoint what brought on this gradual change, but if he had to, then itâd probably be three springs agoâwhen heâd wake up a little earlier than usual to the gentle kiss of the sun through his window and the cherry blossoms were in perfect bloom. around that time is when heâd received his quiet companion choki, heâd finally scored top 1 in the leaderboards after months and months of grinding in his favorite mobile game, and⌠when youâd first sat next to him in middle school.
for as long as he remembers, you were simply just there. an unexpected oddity that has not only forced its way through, but has also wedged firmly into every aspect in his life. and somehow, heâd concluded that maybe some things weren't so badâthat some things weren't such a hassle to him after all.
âmove, idiot. at this point you might as well hold my hand.â the snow-haired male barely hears your voice over his wandering thoughts, stumbling from the light shove you give him. he has now become acutely aware of your swinging hand, wary of the close proximity and the faint buzz of static that lingers on his skin. huh. maybe it is better to move away.
still, heâd rather not reposition himself. itâs too much work, heâd like to reason, and it's certainly not because of anything else⌠maybe. he doesn't really know for sure. what he does know though, is that the space beside him suddenly feels strangely empty.Â
when he looks at you to see a pout forming on your lips, he can't help but sigh. you're being unreasonable. there's something that's been nagging his curiosity for a while now, and it took him quite a bit to realize what it is.
âseishirooo,â you whined one day, allowing your head to sink against his mattress, taking up nearly the whole space while nagi sits at the corner of the bed. you came over to his place that day to bother him, stating that you needed some comfort because apparently, âno one ever looks at me. i feel so damn invisible.â he shrugged and offered you his controller, challenging you to a 1v1 with him as a distraction.
ââŚbut i look at you all the time?â he replied.
âyeah, but that's different.â and he would've asked you to elaborate more, if not for the fact that you've been horribly vague about it when he does ask, and the perpetually sleepy gamer only has so much patience before he gives up and decides it's something not worth spending his energy on.
besides, you're always emotional like that. this was probably just another one of your fleeting phases.
it's not until he notices you've been longingly gazing at the couples on the campus, quietly seething under your breath that it finally clicks. now, he may not have the greatest understanding when it comes to feelings and all its complexities, but even he can tell youâre reeking with jealousy.
despite being pushed off only seconds ago, nagi shuffles closer again as he falls into step beside you. even if sparks prick his skin, it feels right in this way. âdunno why you âneedâ hoes when you already have me.â
âjust because i'm into guys doesnât mean that i like you in that way,â you mutter, sending him an odd glance like you thought thereâs something wrong with his head for even suggesting that. not knowing how to respond, he settles for staring right back without a word.Â
âwhat's with that look? you know what i mean, seishiro.â you continue, averting your gaze from him. what look? he asks internally. âit's just, well, literally everyone is getting into relationships. and i know we're still first years, but⌠it just feels like iâm missing out, yâknow?Â
âdo you really? sounds like a hassle to me,â he shrugs, and it truly doesâhe never saw the appeal of dumb crushes, of drama nearly every day, of possible unrequited âlove,â or of wasting half your time and energy on someone just for it to not mean anything at all in the end. video games sound way more fun, and way less heartbreak inducing.
âyou can't say that when you havenât even experienced it,â you argue, still pouting.
âitâs overrated anyways. being single is better.â
âhah! of course youâd say that, you virgin.âÂ
âyouâre one to talk,â nagi boredly quips. âiâm celibate purely by choice, but you on the other hand⌠if you really think about it, you're basically an incel.â
nearly choking on your spit, you exclaim, âhah?!â
âyou don't even really talk to other guys except for me, and on top of that, you're barely approached by anybody,â he explains in a matter-of-fact tone, oblivious to the way his best friendâs confidence waning rapidly by the second the more he speaks.
âyeah? and whoâs fault is it, you cockblocker!âÂ
nagi simply sticks a tongue out as you flip him off.
right after that, the two of you ended up breaking into a sprint as you heard the clicking sound of heels walking on the tiles around the corner, not wanting to get caught for skipping classes. well, you ran, and just dragged him by the wrist. he felt the warmth of your fingers even through the thick barrier of his baggy sleeve.
PRESENT
you try not to trip and fall face first as a cold hand guides you through the crowded hallway.
it's embarrassing enough as it is to be rushing through the middle of the corridor and pushing past the bodies of random students like you're a main character or some sort, but even more so when the (apparently) most popular guy of the campus that youâve (never) seen is walking right in front of you.
and it gets even more humiliating when said popular guy has taken hostage of your wrist, leading you away to a more secluded area. shocked, harsh whispers echo throughout nearly the whole floor, and multiple eyes shoot daggers at the fingers wrapped around the sleeve of your uniform, and youâve never wanted to bury yourself alive more than this moment.
after rounding a corner into a miraculously empty hallway, you finally skid to a stop, yanking your hand away, ready to pounce at the culprit who made you go through all that unnecessary attention. however, before you can get a word in, the refined male bows his head low in front of you, and you find yourself face-to-face with sleek purple locks.
âiâm sorry, but i have no time for dating. iâm really flattered, though. i hope we can stay friends still.â he hurriedly says, hope gleaming in his matching purple eyes.
âŚwhat.Â
who is he again? and why is he rejecting you?
for some reason, you find the strangerâs gaze too bright that you have to look away; so you do exactly that, tilting your chin downwards instead and letting your hair mask your expression.
after a few beats of silence, he clears his throat. âi'm really sorry, it hurts me to see you look so down⌠iâm sure we can put this behind us andââ
ânice shoes,â you interrupt, still not raising your head to meet his now confused stare. âi can tell you really love wearing them, judging by the busted, worn out stitches. hey, is it just me or is that prada logo kinda wonky too?â
the male's jaw drops down nearly all the way to the floor.
âpardon me?â he says through gritted teeth, keeping his composure by flashing his usual award-winning smile, albeit a lot more stiffer. âi know i just rejected you, but you don't have to be so hostileâŚâÂ
when you finally raise your head, your expression can only be described as terribly and solemnly unamused, unimpressed beyond words.
then, you suddenly lean closer, peering closely into his violet irises with thoughtful hum. an unwilling flush of red creeps on the tips of the boyâs ears, his eyes widening comically at the sudden intrusion of space. âyouâll do,â nodding to yourself, you now grab his wrist and pull him away. âcome.â
âw-wait, huh? where are we goââÂ
âyou're the one who made me late. let's go!â
reo isn't quite sure why he's the one being dragged away now.
he has only initially planned to gently turn down the person who last confessed to him, whose family just so happened to be related to his fatherâs business partnersâbut now he somehow finds himself on a whole date with that person? (the same one who brazenly insulted him by implying his shoes are fake, by the way!)
âi have other plans today, you knowâŚâ the heir says, subtly trying to inch away from you.
you tug him back by his sleeve, with twice as much force than he had used on you earlier. âi can imagine, my dear partner.â
âw-what?â reo stutters, and he's cringes at himself for how he's acting at the moment. the usually composed and charming mikage reo, now reduced to a stuttering and blushing mess? how embarrassing.
ânormally my best friend would do this with me, but he slept in today.â leave it to seishiro to leave me all alone on the day that actually matters, you irritatedly mutter under your breath. âwell, whatever. come on.â
as you and him enter the packed bubble tea shop, the fingers that were wrapped around his sleeve slides down to interlace with reoâs own clammy ones. he realizes this a second too late, and before he has the chance to let go, the clerk by the entrance greets them with an enthusiastic âwelcome, lovebirds!â
âhuh?!â reoâs jaw slackens, dumbfounded. heâs really starting to hate himself nowâit's unbecoming of him, really, but it's hard to process everything when you're so close to him that the scent of your shampoo keeps invading his senses and subsequently messing with his head.
âhereâs your special tickets for today. thank you for participating, and happy valentines!â you drag him straight to the back, where the colorful claw machines are set up. reo catches a glimpse of the pink posters set up on the walls of the quaint shop, which reads: couples get free special tickets! today only! âŚah. that's why he's here.
âaoi-san⌠you're gripping too tight,â he says, gritting his teeth together into a forced smile.Â
âaoi?â you repeat, your grip finally loosening until you let go entirely. âhuh⌠i see. by the way, what's your name again?â
needless to say, the purple-haired male is beyond perplexed. âis this your unique attempt at a joke or something?â
âcome on, rich boy. we've held hands and i donât even know your name!âÂ
âright⌠which i totally wasn't being forced to doâŚâ he lets out an awkward laugh. sure, some admirers of his tend to get a tad excessive, but they were never able to get far with him, much less forcibly drag him out on a dateâand it's not even because they want him to spend his unlimited budget on them and spoil them rotten, but just so they can get⌠a free special ticket for a claw machine. how did he end up getting in this bizarre situation? more importantly, how does he get out?
you simply shrug. âyour fault, rich boy. you should try thinking about anyone other than yourself for once.â
âexcuse me?â he narrows his eyes, slightly peeved. he's had enough of your rude attitude; potential business partner or not, he hopes that he never has to interact with you again in the future. âstop calling me that. i have a name, and it's mikage reo.â
the way your eyes widen doesn't go unnoticed by him. âand what did you even mean by that?â he presses defensively.
you plop down on the seat, with reo mirroring you as you insert the rouge ticket decorated with pink hearts into the slot of the claw machine. âwell, mikage reo. iâm sure you're aware how aoiâs family is important, right?â
yeah, this person is definitely a weirdo, reo muses. who refers to themselves in third person?
âi heard they had connections everywhere⌠just like you. it's crucial to maintain a good relationship with someone like that, right?â you concludeâthat would explain why reo had taken the time to personally talk to âaoiâ one-on-one instead of just flat out rejecting them on the spot.
reo tilts his head to the side. âiâm not followingâŚ?â
âmikage.â you emphasize, looking at him straight in the eye before turning your attention back to playing. âiâm saying that the poor kidâs still waiting for an answer. your heartfelt and sincere rejection, to be exact.â
a few seconds of silence pass. well, as silent as it can be with the loud chattering of the crowd and the mechanical whirrs of the claw machine you're currently messing with resounding in the air.
âyou mean, you're notâŚâ reo trails off, all color draining from his face. âiâm so, so sorrââ
âaoiâs the one you should apologize to, not me. oh, i got a double! how lucky.â you eagerly grab the prize, the limited edition valentineâs merch exclusive to this boba shop; a plushie collectible that comes with a redeemable code for your favorite video game. you want to collect all of them, but youâre broke as hell and youâre only here due to the free ticket. turning to reo, you shove the second plushie to his chest. âhere, this is for you. since you did help me out with getting these.â
âah, thank youâŚâ reo absentmindedly accepts the small toy, still reeling on how he could make such a careless mistake. âlisten, i do apologizeââ
âi wonder how'd you even mix us up. is it âcause we have the same hair color?â you ask, slightly amused because aside from that, you and aoi look nothing alike. your fingers tap on the surface of the control panel, observing reoâs shame-stricken visage. âor maybe⌠is it because everyone just looks the same to you?â
at that moment, mikage reo realizes two things: (1) maybe he's more transparent and vulnerable than he thinks, and (2) you're dangerous, and it's better to stay far, far away from you. how could you see right through him so quickly? what if that's something you'll use against him?
he doesn't like to admit it, but it's trueâin his perspective, everyone's the same. they're just after him for money and status, and at some point, they've all just become faceless, superficial pawns vying for his attention.
and of course, youâre no exemption.
noticing heâs gone quiet, you continue, âbut i guess if my world was as vast as yours, i couldn't possibly keep up with everything either, so i get it. iâm not saying iâm in the same situation as you, but i can kind of relate, i guess. i only keep the ones who's important to me close, and the rest just exist and do whatever. iâm selective, but in that way, at least i can give my all to the ones that really matter.â
reo closes his mouth shut. here you are casually saying that you don't matter to him, and while that isn't a lie in the slightest, he still can't help but feel guilty. maybe it's just the people-pleaser in him, or maybe itâs the way the corners of your lips are slightly quirked up and to form a miniscule, accepting smile, but he wants to reassure you, âstill, iâm sure you feel thatââ
âi donât.â you don't mind that he didn't know you, because you didn't even know him eitherâthereâs no reason for you to take it personal. youâd be a hypocrite otherwise. âi really donât.â
you smile at him. he thinks it's out of understanding, but unbeknownst to him you're actually just entertained by how his inner turmoil is so clearly reflected on his expression. âso donât worry about it. plus, weâre even now.â you add, gesturing towards the prize.
hopping off the stool, you wave at him as you start to walk away. â...happy valentines. i'll see you around, mikage. maybe. er, probably not.â
âwait!â he hurriedly jumps off the stool as well, clutching the plushie in his hand as he follows after you. âi⌠let me drive you home.â the words stumble out before he even realizes what he's saying. you're probably just using him, and you're dangerous, and you see right through him, and he should stop wasting his time because his actual valentine's date is probably three seconds away from storming out the restaurant he's booked atâ
so why is he doing this?
âdrive?â you repeat, because of course heâd have a driver. damn rich people, you think internally. ânuh uh. it's like a ten minute walk, and iâd rather save the environment.â
âthen iâll walk with you.â
âyou do realize iâm done dragging you for the day, right?â you quirk a brow up, amused; you could've sworn he was itching to get the hell away half an hour ago. âyou're free. you can go home if you want.â
reo smiles, a more genial one this time. âi know.â
âso, you into popular guys now?âÂ
âhell no.â
nagi narrows his eyes at you. âyouâre just into reo, then?âÂ
while you expected to be grilled first thing in the morning by random people about your apparent relationship with mikage reo (to which you simply replied, âi donât know who that is, sorry,â and proceeded to run away), you didn't expect to be interrogated by your apathetic best friend as well.Â
usually, nagi prefers to be completely silent during the 1st period (and actually all the way through lunch), not bothering to utter more than a few words, but today, he seems uncharacteristically on edge, waiting for you at the corner of the gym with a wrinkle between his brows.
âwhy are you on a first name basis with him?â
âeveryone calls him reo.â he shrugs. âwhy him?â
âi never said i was into him.â
âthen what's all that partner thing about?â he asks, which confuses you a bit. you doubt that reo would go around announcing to everyone how you teasingly called him âpartnerâ and practically dragged him to a date against his will, but it's not like him and nagi are close either, so you wonder where nagi has heard this information from. then, you suddenly recall back to yesterday, where you saw the curtain of your neighborâs bedroom window swinging side-to-side, as if it was drawn close a mere second before you looked up.Â
it seems that your mind wasn't playing tricks with you after all, and that a certain someone was eavesdropping on your conversation with reo as he walked you to your door.
âfake partners, you mean? and it was a just a jokeâi met him that day.â
âthat day? why are you acting so close if you've just met that day?â
âyou're awfully talkative today, seishiro.âÂ
âi know. it's making me exhausted, and it's all your fault.â he then presses his weight against you, leaning his forehead on your shoulderâas he always does when he's tired and you're within reach. your eyes widen immediately, darting around the gymnasium to see if any of your classmates has noticed.
you don't want people to get the wrong idea about you two. it's not because it kills your chances with anyone due to the assumption that you aren't single (which you still very much are, by the way), or even because of potential issues of being a two-timer due to a certain rich boyâit's just that whenever you get asked if you and your best friend are together, you can't help but flinch from the idea, like ice is being poured inside the back of your shirt. you donât really know what to call it, but you do know that you've answered the question a hundred times and you're positively sick of it.
âi told you to stop doing this in public,â you hiss, trying to push the giant, clingy sloth off you. âand stop whining, nagi. iâm not going anywhere. besides, iâm not even looking for a relationship or anything like that. not after⌠you know, what happened during our first year.â
he lifts his head up, frowning at you. âdonât call me nagi. just âcause you met a new guy doesn't mean you get to call me nagi.âÂ
you raise an unimpressed brow. whatâs his problem? âonly if you stop whining.âÂ
ââŚâm not.â he slurs his words together, only proving your point.
âyes you are!â
âwhy do you have to be so annoying? you're such a pain,â he sighs, now walking away from you.
âi'm the annoying one?! and don't call me a pain, youâ!â without hesitation, you promptly snatch a red ball from the steel ball cart beside you before swinging your arm at him, slamming the dodgeball right to his head. well, you tried to, at least; even with his back facing towards you, nagi only takes one step to the side to avoid it.
âyour shitty aim sucks balls,â the tall male comments unenthusiastically, his white fringe falling over his eyes as he gazes at you over his shoulder. his nonchalance only spurs you on, now hauling multiple dodgeballs at him.
âhow about you suck my baââ
âgive it up already. you're never gonna hit me.â and nagi actually has the audacity to yawn mid-dodge. of course, it only fuels your irritation even more. you eventually run out of balls to throw, so you mindlessly grab the nearest object to your right and chuck that as well.
âŚwhich unfortunately, happens to be nagiâs phone that he's snuck inside the gym, peeking under a face towel on the bench.
âoh, fuââÂ
because of your (rightfully) so-called shitty aim, it swung way up high to the left, a few steps away from nagi. in less than a second, he realizes what you have flung at him, and his body moves instinctively; he throws himself towards it, swinging his leg upward and trapping it with his foot with perfect ease before it has the chance to plummet down on the floor.
âwhy are you making me move so muchâŚâ he sighs. âwhat a pain.âÂ
âyouâre supposed to move anyways, we're in PE. you're welcome,â you smugly reason out. and then not even a second later you fold, shoulders curling inwards as you glance toward his phone; if it weren't for his godly reflexes, you would've broken it. with a small voice, you meekly add, âsorry.â
nagi shrugs in response.
when he saunters over to place his phone on the bench again, a silver glint catches your eye. a small charm swings lightly, small beads of white and black strung haphazardly together attached to the side of his phone case.
âwait, this isâŚâ a phone charm crafted by hand, which is your birthday present for him four years ago. âi didnt know you still had that.â
âwhy wouldn't i?â
âwhere was it this whole time? this wasn't here a few days ago.â
âi just kept it in my drawer âcause i donât wanna lose it.â
tilting your head to the side, you ask, âso why'd you suddenly decide to attach it to your phone now?â
he looks away, scratching the back of his neck. ââŚdunno.âÂ
eyes dropping into slits, you mutter, âyou know, that kinda sounds susââ
âhey! that was amazing! nagi, right? you should play soccer with me!â
nagi and yourself both turn to the direction of the sudden voice, seeing a familiar figure running towards you, vivid purple eyes gleaming under the gymnasiumâs stark white lights.
âmikage?â you exclaim.
ever so slightly, nagi sharpens his usual droopy eyes. ânah.â he immediately says, turning on his heel.
âseishiro? wait, weren't you supposed to be looking for a club?â
âdonât really care.â you follow him, lightly jogging to keep up. as soon as you catch up by his side, the taller male glances at you as he asks, âwill you join too?â
is he seriously asking you that⌠âno?â
âthen i won't.â nagi concludes as he continues to walk away from reo.
âhey, wait up!â reo calls out, placing a hand on your shoulder. âah, i was completely shut down⌠say, will you help me convince him?â
your brows shoot up as your gaze flicks down where he's casually touching you. after your initial confusion of who he is yesterday, you then recognize him after learning his nameâthe most popular boy in school, known for his good looks, charisma, and most especially, his wealth. he gets along well with literally everyone, and acts genuinely close with them even if they aren't.
âuh, why should i?â
âremember that limited edition merch you like? i can get you the rest of the collection. in fact, iâll even buy out the whole place just for you.â
âwhaâ seriously?â you feel your eye twitch. damn rich people. âit was limited edition. they all ran out of stock already.â
âi have my ways.â well, that's not shady at all. he flashes a grin at your skepticism, winking at you, âanything for my partner.â
and you now understand why he's earned his title. this is probably how he always gets what he wantsâwith a smile like that, anyone would drop to their knees and do whatever heâd ask. two years ago, you would've keeled over for attention like this, but now, you're nothing but indifferent.
he places his hands on both of your shoulders now, completely stopping you from taking off. wide violet eyes scrutinize your own, making you scrunch your nose at the close proximity. âshouldn't you be begging him and not me?â
âyeah, but...â reo swears he feels an air of animosity radiating from the white-haired male, and that's why he has decided to turn you instead. âyou wouldn't leave your partner hanging, right? as partners, we help each other out, riiiight?â he says, dragging his words out.
you lean as far as you physically can from his grip, but he doesn't seem to care, excitedly looking at you with stars evident in his eyes. âmikage, youââ he smiles at you, bright and blinding, and you find yourself withering under his intense gaze. âokay, fine, justââ
âwell, that's settled then! theyâre joining the club too, nagi seishiro. they can be our manager.â you briefly wonder why he didn't outright offer to have you join the team, but he probably saw how you threw the dodgeballs earlier⌠though it's not like you have to use your hands in soccer, so what the hell, this is kind of insulting.
âsays who, mikage?â
âyou're gonna come watch all our games?â he negotiates.
âwhy donât you offer that i join the team?â
âahahaha. haha. hah.â he laughs awkwardly, swinging an arm around your shoulder and ultimately evading your question.
because you were too busy trying to shrug him off, you miss the way nagiâs eyes zero on to reoâs arm around you, wordlessly observing the whole interaction with his lips pressed taut.
you still donât know why reo hasn't moved away; he's so close that you can see the dark amethyst specks in his irises, the long strands that frame his face are lightly tickling your cheek, and if you lean in even just an inch, you can practicallyâ
âyou said anything i want, right?â your voice drops to a low whisper, and reo nods slowly, still seemingly oblivious to the lack of space between you.
âthen... what if i said i wanted a kiss?â
reoâs smile drops immediately, recoiling away from you as if you've slapped him, his whole entire face heating up all the way to the tips of his ears. finally out of his grasp, you erupt into boisterous laughter, shaking your head as you leave the flustered boy alone and catching up to nagi.
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[The Spawn Vs The Ascendant]
Astarion(s) x Tav
Plot: I made a post a while back about Ascended Astarion meeting Spawn Astarion via multiversal timeline shenanigans and legit maybe one person shared a fic with a similar premise.
So basically I was like *puts on infinity gauntlet* âFine, I'll do it myself.â
Content Warning// 18+ for Sexual humor and suggestive themes. I legit have not been in the fanfiction business in years so go easy on me.Â
Characters might be ooc. Spelling/Grammar mistakes may be present. A wee bit of blood and violence. Gale is made fun of. Tav is based heavily off my human druid Tav, Winnie and uses She/Her pronouns.//
Possible Triggers: Ascended Astarion, kidnapping, mentioned character death, possessiveness, obsession, AA touches Tav without her consent (not sexually tho), Galeshaming.Â
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Ah, the Elfsong. There was really no better place to unwind after a long day of adventuring. And there was really nothing better to help one unwind than a favorite snack, a cold drink and lovely company. Unfortunately for Tav she'd have to wait up on the company as her beloved was currently preoccupied with his nightly grooming. Gods only know how long that man will take doing his hair. The human female rolled her eyes and brought her wine bottle to her lips taking a few swigs before biting into some cheese she'd been nibbling on prior. Tav lounged about on their shared bed wearing nothing but a black tank and red boxers. Despite the peace and relaxation she was getting pretty bored without her love to snuggle and gossip with. Tav finished off the last few bites of cheese before she pulled out the private journal she'd been keeping since this whole adventure began. Little doodles of her partner decorated the pages along with her chicken scratch handwriting.Â
She had documented details of their adventure whenever she had the chance and also took the time to add various doodles of her companions and any monsters they encountered. (Some of her favorite drawings included herself opening a bottle and releasing a spectator. And of course a lovely little drawing of her and Astarion kicking the shit out of Cazador.)
As she waited Tav began to entertain herself by writing down a to-do list. Â
âAh lets seeâŚYep definitely gonna have to have a chat with that pompous prick who was threatening a kid the other day. Maybe I can invite him back to the tavern later? I'm sure Star wouldn't mind having a snack.â Tav hummed, scribbling down everything she had planned out as of late.
Shit I need to do:
âFeed rich tit to boyfriend.âÂ
âTeach Shadowheart to swim.â
âBuy Clive a best friend.âÂ
âMurder baddies.â
âWildshape into a pigeon and shit on Gortash's head.â
âBuy boyfriend cute clothes.â
âTake Gale shopping for wizardy stuff.â
âLook into real estate in the Underdark.â
âTake Scratch for a walk.â
âKill more bad people.â
âContemplate licking dead spider.â
âBe screamed at by Gale for licking dead spider.â
âBuy flowers for Karlach and Shadowheart.â
âBuy boyfriend more cute clothes.â
âStudy wizard stuff.â
âHelp Moon Lesbians plan wedding.â
âResearch ring of the sunwalker.â
âPiss off the GodsâŚâŚAgainâŚâ
âRemember to take Astarion on romantic beach date before fighting the Elder Brain.â
âUnalive people of not goodness.â
âShave Galeâs beard while he sleeps.â
âContinue writing smutty novel series so I can keep buying boyfriend cute clothes.â
âTav, a word please.â Gale appeared from around the corner. Tav groaned, annoyed by the prospect of having to get up. Especially since Gale looked like he was going to scold her for something. Begrudgingly she hopped off the bed, leaving the comfort of her room to see what in the hells that damn wizard wanted.Â
âWhat do you need, Gale? I'm kinda in the middle of writing down my to-do list.â
âAm I inclined to believe that you've been writing erotic novels that feature Astarion and I?â The wizard inquired.
âPfft! What in the hells gave you that idea!â Tav laughed, her eyes staring off to the side nervously as she twiddled her thumbs. Gale pulled out a red leather bound book titled âBlood-Mageâ. It was a ridiculously smutty novel about a young handsome sorcerer named Garrett Delarous who is reluctantly forced to team up with a dastardly, but world endingly beautiful Vampire Lord in order to save the world or some shit. (The book mostly focused more on smut than plot.) Amazingly the novel had made a killing after Tav had peddled it at Sharess's Caress. It seemed nearly everyone wanted a copy. (Tav was also pretty sure she noticed Halsin was reading the book as well.)
âMy series is about a renowned sorcerer and a Vampire Lord. There's a difference, Gale.â Tav crossed her arms with a huff.Â
âYou can't just profit off of other people's likenesses Tav! You at least need to pay them royalties!âÂ
âI always give half the money I earn to Astarion.âÂ
âIâm talking about me!â
âI think my beloved âgloves of powerâ were more than enough payment for you.â Tav huffed before looking off to the side with a sad look.
I miss those gloves so much.
Gale sighed in annoyance, pinching the bride of his nose. He was used to Tavâs shenanigans at this point but this was just ridiculous. Not to mention while skimming through Tav's scandalous work he noticed the sorcerer was always on the bottom during intimate scenes. The audacity!
âBesides I use the money I make from this for not only myself and Astarion, but the rest of the camp as well. Adventuring ain't cheap ya know?âÂ
âYou can at least give me a small percentage of the profits. Say thirty percent?âÂ
âTen percent.â Tav said flatly.
âTwenty percent?â
âTen percent.â Tav repeated.
âFine.â Gale gives in, causing the shorter of the two to smirk triumphantly. Tav watched smugly as the wizard slumped off in defeat before quickly adding another note to her to-do list.
âGive 10% of book money to the stinky wizard.â
Tav finished off her list as she felt a pair of cool arms wrap around her form from behind, her cheeks tinting light pink. âDo you really need to take five hours in the bath?â She hummed, turning her head to meet her partnerâs crimson gaze. His hair was dry and looked rather soft and silky and he was dressed in this eccentric red silk robe with fluffy black trim.
âYou can't rush art, darling.â Astarion purred before nuzzling his cheek against hers. âYou know if you were getting impatient you could have joined me in the tub. I would have loved the company.â He murmured huskily.
âIn these tiny ass bathtubs? I'd have to sit on your lap and even then I doubt we'd have enough room to really do anything.â Tav replied, nuzzling back against him.Â
âWe could still try.~â The vampire cooed.
âTempting, but the others have whined enough about our night time activities. Apparently we're noisy.âÂ
âThen perhaps next time I shall have to gag you won't I?âÂ
âAlright! I'm ending this conversation here!â Tav said quickly, face burning up at his teasing.Â
âBesides, Iâll need some sleep for tomorrow. Gortash won't kill himself, unfortunately.â Tav said with a yawn.
âReally? Now? I was hoping you'd at least cuddle with me before bed.â Astarion pouted.
âOh you poor thing. Fine, we can cuddle till I fall asleep. Cutie.â The human female smiled sweetly before planting a kiss on her lover's cheek, receiving a content hum in response. Tav turned to pull away from the elf's embrace before suddenly feeling herself be scooped up and tossed over his shoulder.
âHey! What did I say about picking me up!?â She whined, squirming a bit as she hung over his shoulder. âI don't like being manhandled!â
âBut you're so adorable like this.~â Astarion teased, his hand gripping her ass as he carried over to the bed. Despite Tavâs complaints she did little else in protest besides pout and blush as she was whisked away. The two of them soon settled on the bed, Tav immediately nuzzling into Astarion's chest and relaxing. Astarionâs clawed fingernails found their way into her messy locks, caressing and running through them as the two snuggled together. His skin was cold to the touch, but honestly Tav actually liked it. It kinda reminded her of the cool side of her pillow. Even though there was the constant threat of death around every corner the two of them were still able to cherish their time together, and hopefully now that Astarion had been freed of his master they would continue to do so.
 There was still the tiny issue of an evil alien brain thing that could turn them into soulless squid monsters, but they'd be able to take care of that sooner or later. A part of Tav wanted to put it off as selfish and dangerous as it could be. Because as soon as they destroyed the brain, they'd destroy the only protection Astarion had against the sun. Tav wasn't about to give up on finding a way for her love to enjoy the sun, but for now she'd at least make the time he has left in it special.Â
âStarâŚ.â Tav murmured aloud, her head tilting upwards to meet her partner's eyes.
âYes dear?â He hummed.
âYou know there's actually something I've been meaning to talk to you about. We've been together for a while now and wellâŚwe haven't actually had a real dateâŚ.I mean I guess it's understandable considering we have to save the world and shit, but I was thinking maybe if there's time we could do something together....â Tav bit down on her lip as she sat up on the bed. She felt nervous all of a sudden, not used to asking for stuff like this. Astarion had always been the one to initiate most of their romantic activities. The best Tav could do was a kiss on the cheek or a hug and even that had taken a while for her to get comfortable with.Â
âWhat about all our little late night trysts? Do those not count as dates?â Astarion raised an eyebrow though his tone was playful.
âEhhâŚwellâŚrolling around in the dirt in the middle of nowhere isn't exactly what I'd call a date.â Tav said awkwardly, earning a chuckle from her vampire.Â
âI suppose you're right. We've never really had any bonding time without you being pinned underneath me.â He joked before quickly clearing his throat and finally trying to be serious. âWhat do you have in mind, darling?â
âI just want to take you out somewhereâŚWe could go out to eat or just walk in the parkâŚ.â The human female twiddled her thumbs as she trailed off, feeling butterflies in her stomach. âI'd be up for anything really as long as I'm with you.âÂ
âIâŚwould like that very much, my love.â Astarion cupped her cheek, his eyes soft and full of affection. He pulled her into a sweet chaste kiss, allowing her to return it before she pulled back and rested his forehead against hers.
Thudd!
Tav quickly pulled back from Astarion's embrace as she heard a noise. She looked around frantically for the sound.
âTav? Is something wrong?â Astarion asked.
âI just heard somethingâŚâ She said before suddenly her eyes landed at the window near their bed. On the opposite side of the window seat a small white bat could be seen looking through the glass. Its little red eyes stared at the human with an intense gaze. âIt's a bat.â Tav pointed towards the window. Astarion looked over at the little creature before internally groaning.
 No. She better not even think about it! Â
The bat blinked, looking at Tav a few times before curling its left wing against its body.Â
âI think its wing is injured!â Tav exclaimed with concern.
âUgh leave it! We've taken in enough stray beasts!â Astarion scoffed, but Tav immediately ignored him, rushing over to the window.Â
âTav! Don't! It probably has some horrible disease or something!â
Tav quickly opened the window, her eyes going soft as she looked down at the small animal. She moved to scoop it up into her arms but before she could the bat simply fell back.Â
âShit!â She shouted.Â
âThank the gods, it's dead. Now come back to bed, darling.â Astarion said, patting the spot besides him. Tav just glared at him silently before suddenly she wildshaped into a raven and flew out the window.
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While Tav didn't preach about nature 24/7 like Halsin did she was still just as much of a druid as he was and couldn't bear to stay by while an injured animal was in need. (Much to her lover's dismay.)Â She'd flown out the window of their room and circled around looking for the little bat.Â
There was no sign of the winged beast anywhere near the elfsong, but at least that was a sign it likely hadn't fallen to its death. Tav kept searching, eventually straying further from the tavern until she was forced to land and give her wings a breather, returning back to her human form. Â
âDammit it's so dark I can't tell where I am. Everything looks different at night.â Her eyes strained as she struggled to make out any familiarity. Despite having lived in Baldur's Gate for about ten years Tav had always made it a point not to roam about at night. Her lack of dark vision made night time prowling even more dangerous, especially in this city.
She decided to reserve her strength instead of wild-shaping again. From what she could make out in the dark she'd found herself in one of the back alleys. Tav kept stumbling around in the dark for a while until at last she began to consider heading back. The bat likely wasn't dead since she had seen no hair or hide of it and she really wasn't in the mood to find herself in trouble. It constantly seemed to follow Tav these days it seemed. Last time she wandered around the city by herself she got into a fist fight with some stuck up noble lady who had referred to her as âa fat ugly little boyâ. (The others were not happy about sneaking her out of prison that day.)
Just as Tav was about to assume the form of a beast fit for the night she noticed some light up ahead. The graveyard had been illuminated by a couple of lanterns. Tav approached hoping it would help her map out her way back if she just remembered how to get to the Elfsong from there. However as soon as she got close to the light someone was waiting for her.Â
âAstarion?â Tav called out as her silver haired lover stepped out of the darkness. She expected nagging, and complaining about having to come out here looking for her, but instead Astarion just stared at her intensely as if studying every detail of her face. âAre you okay?â She asked with concern. Something was very strange about this. Astarion being quiet for long was never a good sign. Tav scanned him over, almost immediately noting his elegant attire. A black and red suit with silver bats embroidered on it. Odd. Tav had never seen him wear this outfit before. And he was always quick to show off any new clothes to her, seeking her praise. Astarion moved towards her quickly and out of nowhere pulled her into a crushing hug.Â
âYes of course. I was just worried about you, my sweet.â His grip on her was almost uncomfortably tight, as if he was holding onto her for dear life.Â
âI haven't been gone that longâŚ.â Tav stiffened. There was an abnormal warmth to his body. Sure he was able to raise his temperature after feeding, but there was hardly a decent supply of beasties for him to nibble on in this city, not to mention he would have had to have found one pretty damn fast before seeking her out. Â
âYouâve always been such a brave little thing, haven't you?â He let out a chuckle, his grip on her didnât falter. His tone didn't seem threatening, but one thing for sure set off an alarm in her.
Thump-thump.Â
Thump-thump.
Thump-thump.
Tav immediately ripped herself away from him and took a few steps back, her eyes glaring daggers. âWho the hells are you?â She snapped.Â
âWhatever, ever do you mean, pet?â His voice was full of false innocence, it reminded her a lot of how Astarion would often speak whenever accusations were hurled at him, but this person was definitely not her lover.Â
Tavâs first instinct was to assume he'd probably been one of the shape-changers they'd been attacked by in the past, but there was this gnawing gut feeling that this time was different.Â
âDrop the act. I've already met enough shit heads running around wearing someone else's face. Who are you really?â
âIâm Astarion. Really dear, I'm disappointed you have so little faith in me that you'd think I'd allow some lowly shape-changers near you.â He took a few steps forward.Â
âStay away from meâŚâ Tav growled out through gritted teeth. Damnit. She didn't have any weapons and was literally in her sleepwear.Â
âYou seem tired, love. Perhaps we should head back so you can get some rest?â He extended his hand towards her. Tav was about to say something else before suddenly an arrow came out of nowhere, nearly hitting the Astarion look alike in the shoulder. He was able to dodge just in the nick of time. Tav gasped in surprise before quickly turning back to see anotherâŚ. Astarion?
The two looked identical aside from their clothing. The imposter was wearing his elegant suit and the other one (whom Tav hoped to the gods was actually him) was wearing a familiar red and black doublet.Â
âHells teeth.â Astarion spoke up as he looked over at the two. Tav immediately sniffed air around the second Astarion. The tiniest whiff of death hit her senses and immediately she ran over to him.Â
âStar!â Tav was by his side in an instant. His arm quickly looped around her hip protectively before he scanned over her face.Â
âAre you alright?â He asked, receiving a nod in response. Astarion then looked over towards his look alike. âMy, aren't you just beautiful? I must admit I'm quite flattered you chose to imitate me.âÂ
âIs that what you think of me? I'm hurt.â The other vampire laughed. âI am no mere imitation. I am youâŚ..well a better you.âÂ
âYou're not making any sense!â Tav hissed, her jaw clenching as she suppressed the urge to let out an animal-like growl. Â
âAllow me to shed some light on it then. I come from a reality where instead of choosing to remain weak and pathetic we became who we always wanted to be.â Tav's eyes widened at the revelation, though she was still debating whether or not to believe all this madness. Of course she'd been to hells, the shadowfell and even fought a god so maybe this wasn't too far fetched.
âThe Vampire Ascendant.â
âIf you're telling the truth then why are you here? You have everything you want don't you?â The vampire spawn quirked an eyebrow. Meanwhile the Ascendantâs face suddenly turned cold. He almost looked sad.Â
âI did. Wealth, power, pleasure, everything I could ever dream of. I was on the cusp of dominating the entirety of the sword coast. Everything was mine. But none of it mattered without the one thing I cherished most. My beloved consort. My Tav.â His eyes suddenly locked into the human female. She felt small, cornered, like a rat caught between a catâs paws. âHe was taken from meâŚâÂ
Tav stiffened, taking a step back. She really did not like where this was going. Her lover kept a gentle hold on her, staying between her and the other vampire.
âAnd now you're here to take my Tav I presume?â Astarion scoffed, âyou obviously didn't care very much about yours then if you're already looking for a replacement.âÂ
âHE WAS EVERYTHING TO ME!â Before Tav could think her lover was knocked off his feet. A punch had come at him faster than he could react. The Ascendant stood over him, shaking with anger. Tav moved over towards the vampire spawn as quickly as she could, checking him out. He seemed alright, albeit a little winded, possibly bruised. Astarion huffed, getting back to his feet. Tav was quick to cast cure wounds on him to help perk him back up. Â
The Ascendant took in a breath, regaining his composure. While the spawn swiftly tossed Tav a spare dagger from his pack. A fight was likely inevitable now.Â
âIâve searched across thousands of timelines. None of these pathetic excuses for adventurers came even close to my beloved. That isâŚuntil I found you of courseâŚâ The vampire lord pointed a clawed finger at the druid. âYou're the only one who resembles him in the slightest, albeit you are a bit moreâŚvoluptuous than he was.â He chuckled a bit.Â
âOkay hold on a minute! You can't just come here and take someone elseâs Tav because you lost yours!â Tav pointed her dagger shakily towards him.
âMy dear, I don't think you understand. I am the Vampire Ascendant. I can take whatever I want!â
âI don't care if you're the fucking god of gnomes I'm not going anywhere with you. I have my own Astarion.â Tav gripped the blade tightly while her free hand prepared to cast a spell.
âI had hoped you'd come quietly, but it seems we'll have to do this the hard way.â With a flash of pink light Tav was hit with a sleeping spell and fell to the ground unconscious. Her dagger dropped to the ground with a clatter. The spawn was quick to move in front of Tav taking out his rapier and aiming a swipe at the other vampire.Â
The Ascendant stepped back just as the thin slender blade nicked a cut across his attire, just barely missing his flesh. The spawn took another swing at him, nicking his side and gaining a kick to the ribs in return. The spawn huffed, quickly recovering before moving in for another attack.
However the Ascendantâs clawed hand struck first, slashing through the armor surrounding the Astarion's shoulder and slicing his flesh. The spawn cried out and gripped his arm as his counterpart smirked smugly, bringing his finger up to his lips and basically tasting his own blood.Â
âMmmâŚDelicious.~â He purred. The Ascendantâs crimson eyes trailed over towards Tav before beginning to glow red. âTo me, now.â He said as if issuing a command to unseen soldiers.
Within seconds two oddly familiar figures appeared out of mist. A sickly pale looking Halsin and Shadowheart, both with glowing red orbs for eyes. Â
âGods below. You've turned your own friends into spawn!?â Astarion gasped, his face full of disgust.Â
âEhâŚI wouldn't exactly call them friendsâŚ. Though they are much more compliant this way.â The vampire lord replied with a toothy grin. The spawn felt sick to his stomach. To think he could have ended up this way. Â
âTake care of my inferior self, would you darlings? I have places to beâŚâ The Ascendant gave a small wave before quickly scooping the unconscious Tav up in his arms.Â
âYes master.â The undead Shadowheart and Halsin replied, a bright red light shone around their bodies as they were compelled to attack.Â
âFarewell beautiful.â The vampire lord gave his spawn self a wink before quickly vanishing into mist, taking Tav along with him.
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âAstarionâŚ.â Tav muttered tossing and turning in her sleep as she slowly began to come to. She shot up in a cold sweat, her heart pounding.
âUghâŚThat was a terrible dream. Star you wouldn't believeâŚâ Tav went silent as her eyes scanned her surroundings. It in fact was not a dream.Â
âOh gods damnit.â She huffed.
 Tav was in a large elegant looking bedroom, lying upon a purple queen size bed adorned with fine silk sheets. Maroon red walls surrounded her and were decorated nicely by paintings and other fine wall decor. The first thing the druid noticed after taking in her surroundings was the pressure around her neck. Her hands quickly reached for her throat feeling what seemed like a tight choker of some kind. She quickly hopped off the bed and looked into the mirror of a nearby vanity that sat west of the bed. âFucking hells.â She breathed out as her eyes laid upon a black and red collar adorning her neck. There was this unnerving glow surrounding the collar. Most likely some kind of magic was placed on it. Quickly she curled her fingers preparing to use a spell in order to tear this damn thing off of her, but nothing happened.Â
This thing must be silencing my casting somehow.
Tav for a moment before forming an idea. She could probably wildshape into something small and squeeze out. Maybe. The druid sighed before getting on all fours preparing to transform into a rat. She let out a grunt, but nothing happened.Â
âOh fuck you!â She shouted before rolling and desperately trying to yank the collar off.
 Tav growled and pulled on the neck piece, yanking as hard as she could, resorting to gnawing on it.Â
Knock knock.
The druid immediately ceased her actions at the sound of the door. A shiver went down her spine at the thought of it being that so-called âVampire Ascendantâ again. Her eyes flickered around the room before she took hold of a candle stick and stood next to the door, back pressed against the wall.Â
The door creaked open and a small figure walked inside. Tav prepared herself to strike down whoever had entered, but froze upon seeing the person. It was a small blonde haired half-elf woman, dressed in a house keeper's attire.Â
Tav quickly looked into her eyes, letting out a sigh of relief as she noticed they were blue. She set the candlestick down on the vanity and looked at the half-elf curiously. âWho are you?â She asked.
âMy name is Abigail, milady. The master sent me to help you get dressed and make sure you come see him.â The small woman piped up in a small soft voice. Abigail was petite and quite short, probably about an inch or two shorter than Tav was, though the druid estimated the half elf was probably around the same age as she wasâŚwell physically anyway. With elves you could really never tell.Â
âAnd exactly where am I?â Tav crossed her arms.Â
âThe Crimson palace milady. My lord has taken up residence here while he stays in your realm.â Abigail replied before scurrying across the room, towards a closet. âIt'd be best not to keep him waiting, my lady.â The half-elf rummaged around through the closet before taking a couple of different outfits to choose from and spreading them out over the bed. âMy apologies if you'd prefer a dress, but this is all we could bring with us from our world.âÂ
Tav blushed a bit in embarrassment as she realized she was still only wearing a tank and boxers. She looked over at the bed and took note of the three suits that laid out in front of her.Â
âThese belonged to Master Tav. Master Astarion said they'd likely fit you, my lady.âÂ
âNow hold on, I have questions! How did you all get here, and what is this thing!?â Tav demanded as she tugged on her collar once again.
âI'm sorry I can say no more. Please miss, just get dressed.â Abigail pleaded,a hint of fear was in her tone. Tav was hesitant, but begrudgingly she slipped off her tank before sliding into one of the suits, a red one that felt a little snug on her, but actually not by much. The only issue being that she couldn't get the top three buttons of the white undershirt that went with it to button. It left her cleavage slightly exposed. Her eyebrow twitched in annoyance.
âOkay, I'm ready.â She said, Abigail nodded and began to lead the druid out of the room.Â
Perhaps this was her chance? She could make a break for it on their way out! Tav braced herself to bolt only to be met with a shockingly familiar face as she exited the room. Lae'zel. Or well a vampire spawn that looked completely identical to her githyanki companion aside from a pair of glowing red.Â
âDear gods, Lae'zel, what happened to you? Did Astarion do this?â Tav gasped in shock.Â
 âShe's not your Lae'zel, milady.â Abigail spoke up.
âI was told to make sure the masterâs new pet came quietly, not to answer questions.â Laeâzel simply replied.
âCome on, let's go.â Abigail took hold of Tavâs arm, giving her a gentle smile before tugging her along. Lae'zel quietly followed, a seemingly permanent scowl on her face as she watched Tav's every move, almost daring her to run for it.
The three walked down a long corridor for what seemed like hours. The sound of footsteps along with her own heartbeat seemed to be the only thing Tav could process as a gnawing anxiety set in. Her chest tightened, her throat felt dry and she could feel this nervous pain dancing across her spine. She wasn't sure why but something about this other Astarion scared her. This Vampire Ascendant. She had never been afraid of her beloved spawn, hells she wasn't even afraid of Cazador or any other vampire she had come across on their journey, but something about her lover's counterpart made her skin crawl.Â
âWell aren't you just precious?â A seductive pur tore Tav from her thoughts, forcing her to look up and realize she'd been dragged out into the ballroom. It definitely was a lot cleaner than the past time she'd been here. All the blood and wolf corpses had been dealt with. Just how long has this other Astarion been here? He couldn't have just started squatting here, found and kidnapped Tav, and had time to clean everything up on the same day! The Vampire Ascendant sat upon Cazadorâs old throne, looking down at Tav. His eyes trailing over her.
Tav took a deep breath before clearing her throat and trying to appear confident.
âWhere is Astarion? And I mean my Astarion.âÂ
âYou neednât concern yourself with him any longer. You're mine now and I will give you so much more than he ever could.~â The Vampire Lord stood up and stepped towards Tav slowly.Â
âIâm not your Tav. I can never be him.â The druid backed up a little, however with Laeâzelâs presence behind her she didn't have much room to retreat. She wasn't sure if reasoning with this alternate version of her lover was possible, but it was worth a shot if nothing else. However instead of listening he swiftly took her hands in his.Â
âNo need to be modest, my pet, you're practically like him in every way. You have his eyes, his face, the same little quirks and ticks. Granted, you're built a little different anatomically, but that's not something that ever deterred me.â Astarion moved in closer, briefly pressing his lips against her knuckles. âAnd now that I've found you, nothing will ever part us. Not again.â Before Tav could speak she was pulled in for another tight hug. She squirmed a bit, conflicted feelings of pity and fear were arguing back and forth in her mind as she felt him nuzzling his face into her neck. He was clearly dangerous, but he also seemed heartbroken. He wanted anyway to have his lover back so badly he crossed time itself to see them again. Or at least someone who resembled them.Â
But Tav knew deep down she wouldn't be enough to fill the void left by her counterpart. Gods, she hoped there would be a happy ending to all of this.
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A little note from ChaoticDruid: I really hope it didn't suck! I haven't published a fanfic in so long >~< This idea had just been swimming around in my brain forever I just had to get it out! I got the idea from the PS5 launch party animation and seeing Launch Astarion and EA Astarion flirting just made me go okay but what if it was Ascended Astarion and Spawn Astarion?
I don't know if I will continue it. I have other things I wanna write and my ADD makes this stuff so freaking hard. But maybe maybe not đ¤đ¤Â
Part 2: LETS GOOOOOOO
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Birthday
Your birthday with Val Men!
(Cypher, Sova, Yoru, Chamber)
A/N : AM I REALLY BACK?? ARE U SEEING A POST FROM THE LOSERLOKI?? the world may never know.
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Cypher :Â
Cypher knows your birthday. You hadnât even mentioned it to anyone and yet the moment you woke up he greeted you with a gift.
The gift itself was something you had been looking at on amazon.. How did he know this? The world may never know.
âHappy Birthday little bug. I hope today is well for you.âÂ
He doesnât let anyone else know of your birthday but he does spoil you throughout the day with your favorite snacks and drinks. Other agents start to think heâs slowly losing his mind.
As you opened your bedroom door you let out a squeal. The last thing you were expecting to see was Cypher standing in front waiting for you.Â
âGood morning and happy birthday.â He shuffles a gift into your hands and your eyes widen.
âI didnât tell you it was my birthday today? Also were you waiting here all morning?â Youâre not disappointed with the gift, far from it, but you still were a bit shocked.
âDonât worry about that. I am sure you will like your gift. And I went to buy your favorites. Everything should be to your liking.â You could hear the grin in Cypherâs voice as you stared down at the item you had been wanting for a while. You shouldnât be surprised, you knew he had quite the web of information on people. While it should probably perturb you at the least, you were just happy to not have to spend your birthday in silence.
âThank you Cypher.â You give him a hug which he returns quickly, his fingers tapping at your back.Â
âAnytime.â
Sova :Â
Sova tries to make something really thoughtful. Like a sweater or a plush. He asks Omen to help him knit something.
He will try to get everyone together with some food and drinks. He wants you to have a memorable day!
If theyâre too much though he will automatically notice and whisk you away. As long as youâre happy he is too!
âHappy Birthday!â The agents cheered as Sova led you into the dining hall. There was decorations around and an array of gifts set out to the side. Sova gave you a soft smile as his hand rubbed at your back.
âYou guys..!â Your eyes widened as everyone shuffled you towards the table. You could feel tears prick at your eyes at the amount of effort everyone put in just for you.
âSova did a lot of work to get this altogether! Donât thank us, we just showed up.â Phoenix shoots Sova a wink as everyone begins to settle down for food. You look next to you as Sova puts his hands up in a âitâs nothingâ motion and blushes. You canât help but laugh at the adorable face and give his hand a quick squeeze.
âThank you Sova. Youâre too kind.â
âItâs really nothing. I hope to make your day the best. You deserve it.â
Yoru :Â
Expect teasing. Even if he does care, he will not show it easily.
âYou definitely look old. Iâm sure youâll be able to use your wrinkles as a purse next year.âÂ
He will get you something thatâs more suited towards his hobbies but he means well!Â
âSince you always bother me about the motorcycle rides being cold.â He shrugs as he gives you a new motorcycle jacket. He even added matching patches to twin with him. (Not that he would admit).
He will buy you dinner as well but donât mention it or he will get grumpy.
âWhat is this Yoru?â You raised an eyebrow with a grin as he handed you a thick leather jacket. His cheeks tinged with red as he rolled his eyes.
âDonât go getting a big head. Just because I got you one thing for your birthday does not mean you are special. I am just tired of hearing you complain about how cold it is on the motorcycle.â Yoru pushes the garment into your hands and you notice the matching patches on the side. Your heart swells at the sentiment. You knew he wasnât great with wording his emotions but he definitely put thought into this.
âYouâre too kind âRu. We should use it tonight to get dinner.â You add with hope and he just sighs.
âYeah yeah.. I guess it would only be smart. Be outside by eight or I will leave you.â He grunts as he moves to leave.
âAnd Ru?â You add and the man turns around. âThank you.âÂ
Yoruâs face goes even more red than you thought was humanly possible as he tries to adjust his hair to keep cool.
âWhatever.â
Chamber :Â
Chamber likes to be coordinated. Heâs set up lots for you both to do throughout the day. Unless you specifically tell him not to weeks before.
He will give you a few gifts throughout the day, just small things. Trinkets that reminded him of you or stuff he thought you would like.Â
He will take you both out to a nice lunch and let you shop, saying itâs on him if you see anything you like. (It takes stress off of him to make sure you get the best gift.)
âHappy Birthday, my dear. I hope today is up to your standards. If there is anything I can do to make it better.. Donât hesitate.â
âIs your food good? Do you want more to drink?â Chamber says quickly as he watches you eat. You canât help but chuckle at his anxious attitude, reaching for his hand.
âItâs perfect, just calm down and enjoy your meal. If something was wrong I would tell you.â
Chamber seems to relax a bit more as he leans back in his chair and squeezes your hand.
âI only want the best for you. Itâs not every day that it is your birthday after all.â He hums and you canât help but smile. Heâs always so thoughtful and kind. Despite what the many agents back at base thought. Not that their opinion on him had ever mattered.
âThank you honey. Today has been great.âÂ
Great was an understatement. He let you run around to your favorite stores, smiling and nodding along to anything you found of interest. He spoiled you with small gifts and snacks, and now such a fine dinner.Â
âAnything for you.â He gave you a soft smile as his lips brushed your knuckles. You felt your heart jump at the small action and you let out a small laugh.
âEat your damn food.â You wave off the affection and he only chuckles.
âSo defensive. But whatever you want.â He shrugs as he digs back into the food. It was safe to say your birthday was a success.
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Into the Ether (9)
Series Masterlist
Pairing: Vampire! Toreador! Leon Kennedy x Fem! Reader
Summary: At the all-night events cafe you run, youâve become acquainted with an elusive patron, Leon, though you can never remember the last moments of your interactions together. After a harrowing encounter, a love-hate relationship develops between the two of you as you grapple with your newfound status in a world of darkness and investigate the reasons behind the untimely attacks.
Content & Warnings: 18+ Resident Evil x Vampire: The Masquerade crossover, horror, mystery, romance, slow burn, strangers to enemies to lovers, angst, fluff, eventual smut, swearing, smoking, alcohol, drug references, non consensual blood drinking, blood bond, vampire turning, violence, injury, mild gore, torture, religious themes, minor character death, RE ensemble, VtM concepts.
Author's Note: Implied child kidnapping ahead.
Taglist: @admirxation @angelstargel @miss-oranje-disco-dancer â¤ď¸âđĽ
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Chapter 9: Blood Is Thicker Than Water
Another night, another part of the mystery to solve. But first, you had agreed to go into work. Nothing was going to stop you, not even the âPrinceâs ordersâ. Something about having a nightly routine kept you sane and grounded you in reality. Not that what you were experiencing wasnât real, but you didnât want to lose touch with the living. You didnât want to become like⌠Leon?
You heaved a disheartened sigh thinking about it. Youâd been giving the man the silent treatment ever since returning from the Spencer Mansion, and you didnât like it one bit. Hurting people wasnât something you enjoyed â be it ignoring them out of spite or acting in a way that would lead to someoneâs unfair demise. It didnât help that you were constantly being reminded of how powerless and insignificant you were. Was this the best you could do when taking a stand? Or was there something more?
Working felt like walking. You went through the motions: socializing with your colleagues, pandering to customers, planning out the next monthâs events program, making a couple of calls along the way, and your personal favorite â sorting out the cafeâs finances. Even the Redfields showed up, informing you and by extension, Leon, that they were still on the suitorâs case and would have something juicy for you soon.
âDo you ever miss the sun?â you wondered out loud.Â
It had barely been a week since you turned, but you were already bemoaning the fact that you wouldnât be able to live to see it. Although the nights were longer now that the year had entered into its colder period, you had thought ahead, speculating how it would be like when summer returned again. That was depressing.
âAlways,â Claire responded, patting your shoulder empathetically.
âBest not to think about it,â Chris chimed in, taking a swig from his beer bottle. âYouâll get used to it at some point, and besides, thereâs always YouTube.â
âVery helpful, Chris,â his sister huffed in disdain, forcefully backhanding her brother so that he choked on a bit of his beer.
âWhat the fuck, sis?â he groaned, wiping the beer stains off his clothes with his bare hands in annoyance. âOn my nice shirt as well.â
For some reason the constant bickering between the siblings caused you to double over in laughter and they looked at you in amusement. After you recovered from your giggling fit, you pointed to Chris' bottle, asking, âSo you can do that thing of actually enjoying what you eat and drink?â
âUh huh.â
âMaybe you can teach me?â you tested the waters. âLeon was supposed to, butââ You stopped yourself in your tracks, realizing that youâd have to share a lot more than you would be comfortable with.
Unfortunately, Claire was perceptive enough. âTrouble in Paradise?â she suggested, only to continue on her train of thought when you didnât answer, âWhatever it is, you donât have to tell me. He may be a prick who needs a nudge in the right direction, but heâll come around.â
She pressed her arm against the wall and leaned forward with a mischievous grin. âAnd I hate to say this, but heâs actually a good guy.â
The expression on your face mustâve given away how you felt when Claire had uttered those last words. She quickly peppered it with, âHe mustâve screwed up pretty bad, huh?â
âLetâs just say itâs one screw up after the other,â you finally replied.
Chris gave a low chuckle, âSounds like him alright.â He shrugged. âCanât blame the guy for trying though.â
âAlright, Iâll let you in on something,â Claire began, only to be interrupted by her brother.
âOh man, not again! Canât ever keep your goddamn mouth shut, can you?â he scolded.
âShut up, Chris! Sheâs cool with us, you know that,â she retorted and he conceded, though you could still hear him grumbling in the background.
Turning towards you triumphantly, she continued, âIâll keep it short. He saved my brother's skin; I owed him a life boon, and Chris probably did too, but he turned it down in the end.â
âYeah, said something about not wanting to take advantage,â Chris piped up, shaking his head in disbelief. âTo this night, it still floors me.â
What they had said gave you some pause. It seemed as though Leon had a bunch of demons to confront, and there was always an internal battle waging. You just hadnât been able to break through. But did you want to in the end? Or would you just leave him to rot in his own misdoings? You werenât anyoneâs savior and you didnât want to be. You simply wanted to do what felt right to you.
âGuess thereâs a lot more to him that I donât know about,â you mused.
Chrisâ wide palm met your back with a loud thump that reverberated across your chest. âHey, chin up, kid. Itâll take a while, but youâll get there. Us Brujahs donât give up without a fight.â His brown eyes lit up and crinkled, fine lines of crowâs feet fanning out from the corners. âAnd no matter what anyone says, I still think youâre one at heart.â
âBrujah, huh? I like the sound of that.â A crooked smile played across your lips as you laid your cards out on the table. âIâve heard youâre fierce fighters. Mind showing me a few tricks? Just so I know how to fend for myself.â
Chris stood taller, eyeing you with curiosity as a sense of pride visibly swelled in his chest.
âI could throw in a supply of beers on the house to sweeten the deal,â you added, pointing at the empty bottle he was clutching at his side.
He barked out a laugh before responding, âWell, now that you put it that way, youâve got my hands tied.â Placing his bottle down on a table beside him, he agreed, âSure, Iâll give you some tips, but a word of warning: I donât go easy.â
The rest of your shift went by without event, until Leon dropped by to pick you up for the next meeting planned that night. Since neither of you had gotten any real leads on the case yet, he thought it best to visit the Bakers first before heading back to NEST, where the Primogens' offices were and where Jill would be waiting impatiently for answers.Â
In the jeep, the atmosphere was thick with tension, though along the way, he tried to cut through it with some advice. âI know youâre still upset and donât want to talk, but I need to prepare you for this.âÂ
He tapped on the steering wheel nervously. âAs Malkavians, the Bakers all suffer from some form of affliction following their Embrace. In this case, they believe a little girl called Eveline is part of the family, except no one else can see her.â
âYou mean sheâs invisible?â
The car swerved off-center as Leon glanced over at you, startled by your response. It was the first time you had spoken to him in a while. You clung onto the grab handle and yelled, âKeep your fucking eyes on the road!â
âShit, um, sorry!â He focused his attention back to his driving, quickly stabilizing the vehicle before he spoke up again. âAnd, uh, no. I mean, we donât think she actually exists.â
You raised an eyebrow. âOkay, and is that going to be a problem?â
âNot if you pretend she does,â he stated plainly. âOtherwise, theyâll get really provoked if you donât interact with Eveline.â
âRight, thanks for the heads up.â You nodded curtly. âAnything else I should know?â
âYeah, well, uh, just beââ
âCareful. Got it,â you finished the sentence for him.
âI donât want you to get hurt,â he emphasized. âThese folks have always been rather isolated from the Camarilla. Last I heard, they donât take kindly to strangers sticking their noses where they donât belong. So, if all hell breaks loose in there, I want you to book it and run, alright?â
You frowned, shifting your gaze in his direction. If his intention was to allay your fears, he had done nothing but heighten them. âWhat about you?â
âDonât worry about me.â He flashed you a reassuring smile, but you could make out the hint of unease in the curl of his lips. âTake the car keys when we reach the place, so you have your escape route if needed.â
You let his words linger in the air as you kept quiet throughout the rest of the ride.
âââââââââââ
Reaching the outskirts of Raccoon City, you were traveling along Stone-Ville Road, where there was nothing but open land. The trees had been cleared from the forest, and multiple estuaries flowed from the Raccoon Dam. The area was sparsely populated, with only a smattering of houses spread out from each other in the distance. At some point, Leon made a left turn into a side road, heading towards a decrepit-looking estate that was slightly off the beaten track. It appeared to bear some similarities to the Spencer Mansion back in Arklay Forest, causing a spine-tingling shiver to sweep through your body.
âDesigned by the same architect from the Trevor & Chamberlain fame,â Leon pointed out, seemingly able to read your mind.
âThat guy from New York?â You remembered reading about him in magazine articles and the mystery of his disappearance as people mourned the loss of a genius.
âYeah, so expect surrealist stuff, including puzzles and secret passageways,â he cautioned.
You balked at the thought of having to enter yet another labyrinth like the one at the Tremere Chantry.
âItâs just for a friendly chat,â he asserted, his calming blue gaze meeting yours. âI doubt thereâs any need for us to explore the house, unless they make things difficult.â
âLetâs hope it doesnât come to that,â you muttered, tucking the car keys into your pocket as you stepped in front of a formidable, rusty gate.
It was unlocked, and as Leon pushed it open, it screeched on its hinges like a dead woman's wail, beckoning you towards the crumbling building before you, which was long past its heyday. The refurbished plantation house, where you assumed the Baker family lived, was part of a larger ranch estate, and it looked like something straight out of a slasher flick.
Leon pressed the doorbell, waiting to see if there was any sign of life. A light switched on, its mellow rays filtered through the window shades, and you heard hurried footsteps on the wooden floorboards until the door swung open. An older lady with her dark hair tied back in a loose ponytail peered at both of you in confusion. She wore a tattered, sweat-stained button-up blouse and a brown skirt. Her coarse and wrinkled skin still carried an unfaded tan, suggesting a life of manual labor, where she had tended to the animals and fields under the sweltering sun.
âCan I help you, miss, mister?â she asked in a heavy Southern drawl. âWe werenât expecting anyone at this time.â
âMaâam,â he dipped his head politely in acknowledgement. âSorry for intruding on you like this, but there wasnât any other way to contact you.â
âWell, we donât want no trouble, young man. Just mindinâ our own business, thatâs all.â Shifting nervously from foot to foot, she fiddled with the hem of her cotton blouse, glancing over her shoulder every now and then at a blank space behind her.
Your attention was drawn to the area she kept looking at, and as you concentrated on it, the hairs on the back of your neck stood on end. You had the strangest sense that someone was there, but you couldnât make out any shape or figure, just an energy. An icy chill gripped your head, as if cold hands were feeling along the grooves of your brain. You shuddered, realizing that whoever it was knew that you were aware of its presence.
âWe donât want any trouble either,â Leon assured, raising his palms slightly to indicate a truce. âWe just have some questions we could use your help on, regarding an attack a couple of nights ago.â
The woman still clutched onto the door apprehensively. âWhy? Who sent you?â
âThe Prince put us on the investigation,â he disclosed warily.
At that moment, a shadowy figure materialized behind the woman, taking a few seconds before you could make out his features in the dim light. He was an older man, around the same age as her, balding and wearing spectacles. Likewise, his yellow striped shirt and beige pants were worn and filthy, as though he hadnât changed out of it for decades.
âPrince?â he questioned defensively, placing his hand on the small of the womanâs back. âWhat does the Prince want? We didnât do nothing wrong, son.â
âNo, you didnât,â Leon agreed, quickly following up with an explanation to assuage the man. âWe have the assailants in custody, but it appears theyâve been brainwashed and manipulated through Dementation â a skill that youâre well-versed in.â
The man eyed him like a hawk as Leon continued, treading on thin ice. âWe thought we could use your expertise, and if you mightâve picked up on anything out of the ordinary in the vicinity.â
There was a pregnant pause before the man relented, âFine, you got five minutes to ask us anything you wanna know, son.â Pushing the door wide open, he gestured for you to enter. âCome on in.â
As you stepped into the gloomy premises, he pointed at you, flashing a warning glance in your direction. âAnd no more snoopinâ around, young lady.â
Oh, right. You mustâve unwittingly activated one of your powers earlier to sense his presence, when he had relied on his Obfuscate Discipline to remain hidden. âSorry, my bad,â you mumbled. âIt was an accident.â
He nodded, turning around to make his way into the living room where a dining table was situated. âYou girls can come out now,â he hollered.Â
You saw a younger woman with jagged, short hair emerge in a similar fashion to how the man did before, sitting at one of the chairs at the table. Despite that, you greeted two people as Leon had instructed, and he followed suit. A round of introductions followed, where you learnt that the older couple were Jack and Marguerite and their two daughters, Zoe and Eveline, with the latter being the youngest at ten years old.
Marguerite disappeared into the kitchen for a bit, only to return with a tray of crockery. She handed out cups to everyone and poured a red, viscous liquid from a teapot. Jack grumbled in the corner that it was meant to be a short meeting, but at the same time, couldnât help but appreciate his wifeâs hospitality. Bringing the cup to your nose, the liquid smelled musky, like earth, and you wondered where it came from.
âItâs the best I can offer at such last minute notice,â she apologized, wiping her hands on her blouse as she sat herself down. Twisting her head in the direction of the empty seat next to Zoe, she cooed, âBut Evie likes it, donât ya, sweetheart? Thatâs it, drink up now. Little piggyâs blood is good for you.â
You watched as the cup on the table remained motionless, while Marguerite bombarded the invisible entity with sweet words of encouragement. Trying to ease the awkwardness in such a situation, you took a mouthful of the liquid from your cup. It was the first time you tasted animal blood and as much as you hated to admit it, it was incredibly bland compared to human blood. Like a simple gruel versus a gourmet meal. Then again, neither could bagged blood beat the real thing, though you tried not to dwell on it. You smiled politely over at Zoe, who threw you a sympathetic look.
âYouâre new, huh?â she asked shyly, cocking her head as she gazed at you.
âMm hm, about a week.â You took another sip and pursed your lips, swallowing the liquid like a chore that had to be done.
âOoh, a baby!â Marguerite interjected, suddenly interested in the conversation between you and Zoe. You imagined she was the social butterfly of the group. âMaybe Evie can show you a few tricks.â
At this, Leon rested his hand over your arm protectively, forcing a strained smile. âPerhaps another time? We really should get down to business.â
âAh, city boys and their âbusinessâ,â Jack remarked, stretching his legs out and crossing them at the ankles. âWell, what can we do for ya?â
You heard Leon speak, but his voice seemed to drone on with the others, and out of nowhere you started to enter a tunnel vision. In your line of sight, you spotted a framed photo of the Baker family, though something was amiss. There was a young man in the picture you hadnât met yet. He was thin and lanky, and had a hoodie on that obscured part of his face. Leaning back on the couch, he stared directly back at you with a bored look in his hollowed eyes.
It took you a while, but you managed to snap out of it, uttering the first thought that came to your mind, âIs that your son, mister?â
All at once, the mood in the room shifted, taking a dramatic turn for the worse. Everyoneâs eyes were fixed on you as Jack ordered ominously, âGet the hell out.â
You opened your mouth in protest, but Leon beat you to it, rising up from his seat as he contended, âLook, she didnât mean anything by it. Weâre sorry, alright? Could we justââ
âShut your goddamn mouth, boy!â Jack bellowed, his command resonating across the room.
Leonâs body grew rigid and he remained mute. Dread seeped into your bones as you observed the previous scene of peace and tranquility descend into an utter nightmare.
âMama, Evieâs getting upset,â Zoe announced in a tiny voice.
âArgh! See what youâve done now?â Marguerite shrieked as she stomped around the room in a temper tantrum. âThis is your fault!â she accused, glaring at you and Leon.
âYou barge into our house and threaten my family? This wonât do!â Jack shook his head menacingly as his eyes glowered. âIâm just gonna have to teach you a lesson.â
His eyes changed into an otherworldly shade and Marguerite joined him, speaking in tongues. They gazed at Leon as if engaged in a sĂŠance. However, Zoe remained separate from their antics, looking on in fright. You stood rooted to where you were, bracing for the worst, but nothing happened. It was only when you saw Leon sink to the ground on his knees, his face pale as a sheet, that you realized he was bearing the brunt of your transgression.
He was taken back to years ago, at the height of his blood bond, where he would do anything to win Adaâs affection. Her interest in him had begun to wane and he was sure she was seeing another lover. But this time, he would bring her the vessel that would change her mind about him and guarantee her everlasting love.
There he was, at that godforsaken group home, the one linked to the Catholic church he had frequented when he was still alive, and where he would sell his damned soul for a second time to the Devil. All it took was a flash of his police credentials and a charm or two from his arsenal of skills he had honed to entrance the nuns keeping watch over the children.
âSherry, are you ready to go?â He extended a hand towards her.Â
This wasnât his first rodeo. Ada and him had been noticing the little girl for a while, testing to see if she would be a worthy vessel for the Prince himself. After all, Ventrues were extremely fussy drinkers and Wesker expected a Michelin star meal every single time. The only thing stopping him from delivering the girl over was a vague sense of morality he still had within him. But he was desperate enough now to dash it to the ground for a chance at his sireâs approval again.
The girl had dressed into her school uniform, a hairband holding her blond tresses out of her face as she peered up excitedly at him. âYes, letâs go!â
She would have done anything to get away from the home where she never slept well and felt alone despite being in a room full of kids around her age. Where Leon was taking her sounded like a glorious fairytale. A palace with a prince, she imagined, a place where she would be treated to all the luxuries her current life could never afford her.
âOh god, no!â he cried out, doubling over on the grimy floor of the Baker House.Â
Sherry was haunting him again. Everywhere he looked, he saw multiple copies of her like a cracked mirror reflecting her ghost on its uneven surface. He heard layer upon layer of her laughter, jumbled and out of sync, mocking and taunting him. Paranoia sank in and he curled himself into a fetal position, pleading for no one in particular to forgive him.
âSherry, please, we have to go!â he urged.Â
This was years later, when he had some sense knocked into him from the time he hung out with the Anarchs. He wanted to right his wrongs, and free the girl who was never meant to be trapped in the underworld in the first place.
But she had changed. She was older and wiser, and knew exactly what she wanted â it was definitely not to leave.
Yanking her hand back, she kicked her feet, stamping on the ground as she yelled, âNo! I want to stay!â
He was shocked by her absolute conviction in remaining within the prison where she was held, like a pretty songbird for the rest of the Kindred to gawk at. âButâŚâ
âYou canât make me!â she screamed, red in the face.
Rendered speechless, he didnât know what else to do than stare at the crying child before him with his jaw hanging open. He thought he was saving her, like a knight in shining armor, but she didnât need any saving. She was perfectly happy where she was.
âOne day, Iâll get you out of there. I promise,â he babbled on repeatedly, reduced to nothing but a trembling mess before the Malkavians.
During the entire period when Leon appeared to be suffering from a mental breakdown, you were torn about what to do. He had told you to bolt the minute something like this took place, but you couldnât leave him to fend for himself in this state. You didnât understand what he was blabbering on about. Was Sherry his sister? Where was she? What happened to her?
A million thoughts raced through your mind, but you shut them down. You needed to pry Leon away from the familyâs cold clutches and keep him safe. Mustering your courage, you approached the one who seemed to be the most reasonable of the lot. She still sat in her chair, gazing upon the scene with a vacant yet troubled expression.
âZoe?â you called out softly, hoping it wouldnât escalate the situation. âPlease, we donât mean any harm.â
Her eyes darted towards you.
âI know youâre just trying to protect your family,â you deduced, especially from the way they had been on edge the moment you stepped onto their property and inadvertently brought up one of their own.
âWe need the information, but I swear to you we will keep whoever it is youâre trying to protect safe,â you promised.
Her breath hitched, and she looked at you with glassy eyes. In the background, you could hear Leonâs gut-wrenching whines of pain.
âZoe, please!â you begged, your brows furrowing and tears on the verge of spilling from your eyes. You couldnât bear to witness him in such agony any longer. It felt like your heart was shattering into pieces, though you couldnât explain why.
âEveline, stop,â her calm voice sliced through the air and the buzzing energy died down.Â
Her parents came out of their hypnotic state and Leon stopped shaking uncontrollably, though he backed himself into a corner in fear. You rushed to his side, holding him in your arms as you checked his eyes to see if he had fully returned to the present.
âYou stayedâŚâ he whispered, reaching out to touch your face, as though he was trying to ascertain if you were real.
In an instant, you pulled him into an embrace, rocking him gently as you stroked his hair. âYouâre okay, Leon. Youâre safe.â
After a while, he relaxed into your arms and his breathing returned to its normal tempo. The Bakers exchanged worried looks but said nothing as they gave him time to recover. Finally, Jack broke the silence. âI-Iâm sorry about what happened there, son. Just been a lot going on these days.â
You turned around, deciding to take the reins as you spoke for the two of you, âI understand, and as I promised your daughter, weâll make sure that, umââ
âLucas,â Marguerite offered.
ââLucas wonât get hurt.â
Jack nodded, taking off his glasses as he wiped the sweat off his brow. âYou see, how we work is through what others call premonitions or clairvoyance, and all that mumbo-jumbo.âÂ
Clearing his throat, he continued, âWell, lately weâve been sensing a bunch of Sabbat activity in the city. Their symbols are everywhere, like little red hotspots across the center. Theyâre planning more of these attacks for sure, just heading down along the river.â
âCircular River?â you probed.
âUh huh, the one closest to town,â he concurred. âAnd, uh, Iâm guessing you were also here about the Cobweb?â
âYeah.â
He swallowed anxiously as Marguerite took over. âIt donât always speak to us, and sometimes itâs hard to make out what it says. But we heard somethinâ the other night.â
She paused, adjusting her hair restlessly before she divulged, âIt was Lucasâ voice, carried like a wave by a thousand voices, saying his name is nobody. That stood out, but we donât know why.â
Nobody said they were nobodyâŚ
You caught a flicker of recognition in Leonâs eyes as you recalled what the man had said during Jillâs interrogation. Was Lucas responsible for all of this?
âWhereâs Lucas now?â Leon asked, his voice still a little unsteady.
âHe donât want to be found.â Jack shrugged dejectedly. âMy boyâs always been a real firecracker. Left home one day and never came back. We think heâs with them â the Sabbat.â
âBut heâs a good boy,â his wife insisted. âPlease donât hurt him.â
âWe just want him to come home,â Zoe added. âEvie wants her big brother back.â
The joy and curse of familial bonds. You could get behind that.
âWe wonât breathe a word about Lucas,â you pledged, overriding your sireâs authority as you answered on behalf of him as well. âRight, Leon?â
You could see the discomfort in his expression, though he grunted an affirmative reply.
As Jack showed you out of the house, you thanked him and his family for their assistance, though a final question came to your mind. âCan Dementation have long-lasting effects?â
âWith the right choice of words, it can.â
âââââââââââ
To play it safe, you took over the driving on the way back as you and Leon discussed the information you had gleaned from the Bakers.
âYou think Lucas is the one?â you asked as you stopped at a red light.
âNo, I donât think he worked alone,â he opined. âIt took two of the Bakers to bring me to my knees.â
There was a momentary pause as he clenched his fist at the memory, exhaling another deep breath of air. âI know we are talking about manipulating a group of lesser vampires, but unless heâs a prodigy weâve never discovered, there were most likely others involved at the same time.â
âMakes sense,â you agreed, easing off on the brake pedal to switch over to the accelerator as the lights went green again.
âYou still want to protect the guy, even after what he did?â
Your grip tightened on the steering wheel, causing your knuckles to turn white. A promise was a promise, and there was more than enough bloodshed these nights.
âYes,â you forced the answer out through gritted teeth. âGot a problem with that?â
âI admire you,â he murmured, dispelling your misgivings. âYour compassion.â
You felt your anger dissolve as you followed up with a suggestion. âItâs never too late, you know?â
He gave you a weak smile but remained silent for the ride home.
Back at his apartment, you noticed that he still seemed shaken by the night's events as he kicked off his shoes and sat on the couch, gazing blankly into space. Was he going to doze off in that position? You had already changed into a loose muslin nightdress and gone through the usual bedtime preparations.
Strolling over, you sat down beside him, trying to strike up a conversation. âThey spooked you real bad, huh?â
He didnât laugh at your joke, though he acknowledged it. âYou can say that again.â
This wasnât like him at all. You grabbed his shoulder in concern. âHey, you don't seem okay.â
âIâll be fine,â he sighed, looking away from you to his lap. âAnd⌠thank you for back there.â
âI would never abandon you like that,â you stressed, even if you hadnât forgiven him for turning you⌠yet.Â
He glanced at you with his watery blue eyes in appreciation, but you could tell that his mind was in a distant place elsewhere. Even though he tried to hide it, you saw his hands quivering, and you hoped that what the Bakers had done wasnât permanent. You knew he was trying to put on a brave front, but a part of you felt uneasy about leaving him on his own.
âUm, why donât you sleep next to me today?â you offered hesitantly.
He peered at you quizzically. âYou sure?â
âYeah, just get dressed, alright?â You made your way up the stairs and waited for him by the bed before he could argue any further.
He joined you later, clad in a plain t-shirt and sweatpants, keeping a respectable distance as he lay beside you. There was a nervous energy to him.
You drew nearer, caressing his arm tenderly. âWe donât have to talk about whatever you saw in there,â you affirmed. âIâm here if you need me.â
He tucked your hair behind your ear as a stray tear fell onto his face. Wrapping your arms around him, you closed the gap, breathing in his scent as you felt his hands along your waist. It seemed as if an eternity had passed before you released each other. His nose nudged against yours as his warm breath grazed your cheek. When his gaze lowered to your lips, you didnât have to think or doubt what would come next.Â
Leaning in, he placed his soft lips over your own, kissing you intimately as he savored your taste in his mouth. Instinctively, you kissed back, running your fingers through his messy locks as your tongue licked across the seam of his lips. A low moan escaped his throat as he pressed up against you, claiming your lips again and again. It was the last thing you remembered as daysleep enveloped you like a cocoon, lulling you into a temporary hibernation.
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Think What You May
Pairing: asshole!Aemond x reader (nothing romanticâŚyet đ)
Warnings: use of the word whore quite a bit, allusions to prostitution and infidelity, Aemond being a judgey prick
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âWho is she?â
âHavenât you heard?â
âNo!â
The people of the court were whispering constantly since the arrival of Helaenaâs new lady in waiting. The rumors swirled about because of Aegonâs kindness toward you. Actually, everyone in the Targaryen family had so effortlessly fallen in love with you except for one- the one eyed prince.
It began the day you arrived. Aemond had heard nothing about someone new being invited into the Red Keep so you took him by surprise when he saw Helaena sitting at your feet while you braided her hair.
He thought you couldâve been a lords daughter- some unknown princess. You were certainly pretty enough to be. He had to know who this mystery person was who had attached themselves to his family.
âGuard! Can you tell me who the lady is that is with my sister?â He asked. The guard looked over at you and chuckled.
âShe is no lady, lord. Have you not heard the talk?â The man asked.
âI do not partake in such frivolous gossip,â he scoffed.
âWell some say that she was hand plucked from the streets of silk by your brother to come and live hereâŚfor easy access I suppose.â
Aemond saw red at the guards words. Would his brother be so foolish as to bring one of his whores and subject his sister to such humiliation?
Aemond left the courtyard in search of his brother but was soon distracted by some task Alicent had asked him to complete.
Aegon seemed to evade him for the following days, but his contempt for you grew still.
He was walking to his chamber one night after dinner when he quite literally ran into you while rounding a corner.
âOh, my prince! Please accept my deepest apologies!â You said. At least you had some mannersâŚ
âListen here, girl; I do not know what you think youâre doing here, but it was a mistake for you to come,â he snapped. Your eyes widened in surprise at his words. Had he really been that offended that you bumped into him?
âYour grace, I-â
âOh, there you are! Iâve been looking for you everywhere!â Helaena interrupts before you can question him. She threads her arm through yours and pulls you off without acknowledging her brother. You stare at him as you pass, his hateful gaze locked on you.
Aegon finally graces everyone with his presence the following morning at breakfast. Aemond notices the way he regards you instead of Helaena when he enters. You give him a small nod and continue eating your food.
Aegon sits with his brother and doesnât have an opportunity to serve himself food before Aemond is questioning him.
âIs it true you requested that girl to be here with your wife?â
âThat girl has a name, itâs (y/n). And yes, I did ask that she be given a position in the keep. Isnât she a sight to behold?â The elder brother smirked as he elbowed the younger prince.
âI do not care what her name is. I cannot believe youâd do something so insulting!â His harsh whisper was barely concealed and Aemond noticed eyes beginning to wander their way. He straightened in his seat before excusing himself. You did not miss the nasty look he sent you before leaving. You were so confused at his hatred toward you and made a mental note to ask Aegon about it later.
That chance wouldnât come, however, because you ran into Aemond before his brother.
You found yourself in the library later that evening, reading by the fireplace. The keep was so huge and often overwhelming, but this was the one place you had found a moment of peace.
That was until a very annoyed second son found you in his favorite spot.
âMy prince,â you nodded your head in acknowledgement. You did not stand to bow or spare him a second glance. He did not deserve your respect.
âWas it not enough to have my brother, now you need my library too?â He snapped.
âI have no idea what it is youâve been going on about, but I do not deserve this contempt you hold for me. You do not even know me!â You snapped back.
âI do not wish to know you!â At this point you were standing and had approached him. âI have no wish to get to know a whore!â
âExcuse me?â
âYou should just go back to the streets of silk where my brother found you,â he growled. âWe have no use for a whore here.â
You now understood why Aemond seemed so disgusted by you. You cleared your throat and took a step back.
âPerhaps I should go back to where Aegon found me,â you mumbled before rushing past him.
Aemond felt satisfied with himself for defending his familyâs honor.
That satisfaction was very short lived because the very next day he heard raised voices coming from Helaenaâs chambers.
âLady, please. Do not let my idiot brother scare you off!â
âHonestly, we want you here,â he heard his sister say. He was confused and felt the need to intervene in whatever squabble was taking place.
âSpeak of the devil,â Aegon mumbled when he opened the door.
âYou have some explaining to do!â Helaena jabbed her finger into his chest. âHow dare you insult such a sweet girl.â
âAnd to which girl are you referring?â He asked, making you roll your eyes.
âI will be taking my leave now,â you sighed.
Aemond stepped aside to let you by but his sister grabbed your hand.
âI do not know whatâs gotten into you, brother, but you need to apologize! You have no idea about what you think you know.â
âLady, really, thereâs no need. The prince has made up his mind about me. He is entitled to his opinions,â you said politely.
âEntitled is right,â Aegon scoffed.
âYou, Aegon, I can understand defending her. But you, sister? How can you tolerate this humiliation?â
âWhat humiliation?â She asked.
âHaving Aegonâs whore by your side!â
You shook your head, laughing in disbelief.
âShe is not his whore, you imbecile.â
âWhat?â
Aemond looked at the three of you in confusion. He turned to you who wouldnât spare him a glance.
âBut you said-â
âNo, lord, you said,â you snapped. He looked at Aegon who just held his hands up in innocence.
âDo you think me so stupid, brother, that I would allow such a thing?â Helaena asked.
âOf course not. Itâs justâŚyou never corrected me,â he said, looking at you who was standing proudly.
âIt is not my place to convince people of who I may or may not be,â you said.
âThen why are you leaving?â
âBecause youâve made it very unwelcoming here. And as you said, there is no use for me.â
Aemond felt like a proper ass for having fallen victim to court gossip. He shouldâve known better than to believe the lies.
âLady, I-â
âOh so now I am a lady? Not a whore?â You asked. He deserved thatâŚ
âPlease accept my apologies,â he bowed his head slightly.
âIf I were a whore you still would have passed judgement and no one deserves such cruelty, not even from a prince. I am still a nobody to you, born of low, peasant blood and I believe you think yourself better than those like me. So on behalf of the whores and the common folk, I do not accept your apology.â
You stormed out of the room before he could get another word in.
âIf she is not your whore, why did you ask for her to be given a position here?â He turned his attention to Aegon.
âShe helped me after I got wounded in a fight one night. I stumbled into her house and she actually wounded me further by hitting me with a frying pan. But after I assured her I wasnât a threat, she tended to my wounds. It probably helped she figured out who I was, but she was still kind to me nonetheless and made sure I made it back here in one piece. I felt I owed her a chance at a better life and thought she would get along with our sister. I even told her that I thought the two of you would get along,â Aegon chuckled.
âBut you said the other day at breakfast that she is beautiful.â
âYes? Because she is?â
âShe is,â Helaena mumbled in agreement. Even Aemond had to nod his head in understanding.
âIf I lose my best friend over silly rumors, I will never forgive anyone,â Helaena told him.
âI will find a way to fix this,â Aemond reassured her. He knew heâd have to put his pride aside to do so, but he was intent on getting you to stay in the keep, and maybe even learning to forgive him.
Part Two
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My personal gripe in payneland fic is people writing Charles as only being attracted to Edwin and no other man ever, the whole âhe was never into men but he was in love with Edwinâ thing. It makes me so sad lmao, like if Edwin was a woman heâd be able to love him more, or like Charles loves him in spite of his gender.
I know for some people itâs probably very romanticâthe idea that you could love someone even if they arenât the gender youâre attracted to, but as a bi person in a queer relationship it makes me sad. I love my partner because of who they are, not in spite of it. I also think itâs a lot more common for people to be romantically and sexually repressed due to the culture theyâre raised in than it is for them to genuinely only be attracted to one singular person of the same gender. And Charles is like, the aids crisis poster boy. That in and of itself opens him up for so much interesting interpretation.
Iâm also a slut for repression and pining and slow burn and I guess I feel like a lot of fics totally bypass some of my favorite tropes just to get to them being together. No hate to anyone who writes fic like that I just would love to see some more of Charles coming to terms with his sexuality.
Also also, I think thereâs so much room to expand on their relationship prior to the start of the show. Even room to explore Charlesâ character before he died. I really love the idea that Charles may have initially felt something (though he didnât fully comprehend what it was) toward Edwin but realized very quickly that Edwin was guarded and shied away from conversations about romance and intimacy, so he dropped itâno need to address his emotions if thereâs no chance in hell there would ever be any reason to express them. But then thereâs Portownsend, and something tightens in Charlesâ chest every time he thinks about the Cat King, and at first Charles thinks itâs just that he doesnât like the smarmy prick, but it happens again with Monty, whoâs a little rude to him but doesnât seem DANGEROUS. And then thereâs the staircase, and maybe Charles isnât in capitol L love with Edwin, but heâs in SOMETHING with him, and maybe he does need to think a little bit more about that time he kissed a boy playing spin the bottle at a party and it made his stomach flip. Maybe he needs to consider why he liked the movie Labyrinth so much, even though he as a little too old for it when it came out. Maybe he needs to confront the fact that heâs always reaching for Edwin, that he wants to hug him or hold his hands or slide an arm across his shoulders.
Iâm not sure how to end this I just think it would be cool to see more of that. Shout-out bisexual people.
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