#iolaus anon

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Random Writer Anon!!

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Don’t worry if you don’t know how to answer these questions, I’ll be back with more next Sunday. 😉

What are you most excited to write with this WIP?

How has this WIP changed since the “daydream/brainstorm” stage?

Who is your favorite character in this WIP and why?

Thank you for this ask. It’s a lovely thing to do to a writer. 💚

This WIP I have on my mind isn’t anywhere close to being finished, if it ever will be. The working title is “Iolaus and Alcmene”. I’ve had this idea that I want to describe Iolaus’ life through the eyes of Hercules' mother. From their first meeting to, well, the end. In my mind Alcmene has always been a very important person in Iolaus’ life, and the thought of someday managing to concretize those background headcannons makes me excited indeed.

The story hasn’t changed much from the daydream stage, because mostly it hasn’t left it yet (despite having existed as an idea for more than a year). There is only the one scene that has been halfway put into words and an outline of events to include. But I have come to realize that even if I want the story told in full, it might be easier for me to motivate myself to work on it if I try to make the ‘events’ as separate entries in a series instead.

Alcmene is dear to me, but obviously Iolaus is my favorite character in the story. I love to write for him because we know his character from youth to seasoned warrior but there are still plenty of gaps and untold stories to fill in. And depending where in his life you zero in on, you can tell a very different story because he faces so many different challenges and issues.

[legolaslovely]

Here is another snippet of the Iolaus x Reader series I'm working on! Fondly and currently named Iolaus Valentine's Day for those who have seen me mention it before. Thank you to my Iolaus anon for wanting to know some more about it! :)

In the large corridor, in front of the other cadets, Iolaus took your hand.

“Is this okay?” he asked. “I know you hate the public stuff-"

“It’s fine,” you said.

Once you gave the okay, he didn’t just hold your hand. He intertwined his fingers in yours and rubbed his thumb back and forth over the skin it could touch. “Plus, I just really like holding your hand.” He winked.

.....

You were watching him as he walked next to you. Watching his smile and that wink, his dimples that always seemed to be there, the dark spot on his cheek you only just noticed a couple days ago-

“Careful!” someone shouted too late.

They knocked into you, sending you stepping back and out of balance. Books crashed to the floor and boots shrieked against the tile.

“Sorry, (Y/N),” Theseus said.

You waved and returned his apology, helping him to stack his books into his arms again.

“Sorry again, Theseus. See you in class.”

“Eyes on the road, (Y/N),” Iolaus said with a chuckle.

His arm was now set around your waist as you both fell back into the busy flow of students making their way down the main hall. He was so warm against you, skin hot compared to the cool leather of his vest as it touched the side of your arm. It was so like last night, where the mud on him was almost frozen by the time the evening ended, despite his eternal heat that only seemed to grow with each kiss.

“What’s got you so distracted today?” he asked, stepping away from you and settling for holding your hand once more.

[akampana]

So, can i get a bit of Iskandar/Heracles for the ask thing? I'm positively surprised about it and i enjoy the idea of the two together (especially since both are servants who had a great bond with their masters and pushed them to grow in their respective wars aka TWO DADS).

Ooooooh good morning anon and thank you very much for this ask! I'm glad I get to talk more about this ship but as this is tied to The Play of Fate, I'll go ahead and put my answers under the cut cause it's a bit spoilery for anyone who isn't updated :) It's also a bit of a continuation from this ask.

What made you ship it?

As I mentioned before, I had to consider the effects of a decade time-skip as well as develop relationships between the two factions of Servants from both 4th and 5th HGWs, because the story would fall flat if it was just Arturia and Gilgamesh connecting the two. Luckily, Iskandar's quite the friendly one.

Heracles was my first choice for a connection with Iskandar, because the latter was definitely the type to be interested in Heroic Spirits, much more those he had probably already heard about in life.

Initially, they were just supposed to be two gym bros, then I remembered who I was talking about (hahahaha). So, I shelved that idea (and it eventually became Iskandar and Cú's friendship) and went on to do something just a little more complicated.

And because it is technically a side ship, it had to be impactful enough to leave an impression, and strong enough to at least survive implicitly, and so

Anon, you hit it right on the head with the two dads dynamic. I figured that both Iskandar and Heracles were similar in that sense, added to their surely similar experiences being brought up as warriors would be more than enough for these two to get along. As friends and as something more.

Besides, both Heracles and Iskandar had their own "best friends but more than that" experiences. Heracles with a multitude of male lovers, most notably Iolaus, while Alexander had Hephaestion. So a bond with each other was not out of the question.

But mainly, I started shipping this exactly because of the two dads dynamic you mentioned. Just two really good Servants who did the best they could with their masters.

What are your favorite things about the ship?

It made me so conflicted about who to choose. Like there were literal sleepless nights.

Full disclosure, it almost went the other way, especially in my early drafts, and the only reason the story continued down the path it is on now was because I thought I could do more with the alternate pair narrative-wise.

The DAD-ness of it all

Like can you just imagine these two working out together (using each other as weights maybe?) and having barbecue at the beach afterward?

They'd have all these silly mini-Olympic games with their unwilling kids and go watch the puny humans attempt sports while trying to remain incognito by wearing baseball caps. It doesn't work, obviously, since both are far too big to even FIT on the bleachers.

They are also on the older side of the Servants, and are also educated as all young men of their country were, which means they have a range of things to talk about. Philosophical, or just plain fun.

Heracles is quieter than Iskandar (and more gentlemanly), so they complement each other pretty well. One active, one passive. I imagine Heracles just likes to listen to Iskandar talk at times.

Heracles...has a rather troubling past, due to him having been shit on by the goddess he is named after for his bloody whole life. And I think the reason he wanted to protect Illya so badly is because during his life he couldn't even protect his family from himself.

With someone like Iskandar, who is pretty damn strong on his own both emotionally and physically, I think Heracles would feel pretty secure. So, when they rope in their kids, he doesn't have to worry all too much.

Big, buff cuddles :3. You better bet they can embrace each other at full strength without crushing each other.

Is there an unpopular opinion you have on your ship?

Honestly, kind of surprised Iskandar doesn't have a line for Heracles, considering he's kind of a huge nerd for heroes and the latter is arguably one of the strongest and most famous.

Again, thank you very much for the ask! Always makes me happy to have a reader in my inbox. :)

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!!!! We doing LGBT deities? Apollo (greek god of like 6 things, including music, medical arts, the sun, and archery) and Zephyrus (greek god of the west wind) are both bi! In the myth of Hyacinth, they were fighting over the love of this really handsome dude, Hyacinth, who eventually chose Apollo, and since gods are petty assholes, Zephyrus killed him. Apollo, mad with grief, created the hyacinth flower from Hyacinth's blood (and his own tears in some versions). It's a well known story but still

(appolo & zephyrus anon continued) also like, as a rule, nobody is straight in greek mythology. Poseidon rescued Nerites (a minor sea deity) from being turned into a shellfish by Aphrodite after he refused to accompany her up to Olympus, and in some versions of the myth, they loved each other and from their mutual love Anteros was born, who is the personification of reciprocated love. (1/?)(2/?) Zeus (god of not being able to keep it in his pants) kidnapped Ganymede (cupbearer of the gods) and offered him his current job, which Hera (god of marriage and throwing children off Olympus) didn’t like bc he was too handsome and a rival to her husband’s attention (Zeus later made Gany a constellation, which implies she was right, but it’s a hot discourse topic since Ancient Greece)(3/?) Dionysus (god of wine and chasing nymphs when he really shouldn’t) is also notoriously Not Straight, with multiple myths referring to it, but the funniest is probably the myth of Prosymnus, who helped him when he went to rescue his mother Semele from Hades, and since I want to keep this kid friendly you should probably just search it up but I promise you it’s the funniest thing you ever read(4/?) Speaking of Flower Gays, there’s a myth that’s very similar to the Apollo/Zaphyrus/Hyacinth myth that may be a variation upon that, where Crocus, in this version a lover of Hermes (god of thieves and messengers) were playing a game of discus (like Apollo and Hyacinth were doing), when Crocus died. Hermes then made the Crocus flower out of his blood, like Apollo did for Hyacinth. (There’s also another, presumably straighter version of the myth where Crocus had an affair with a nymph)(5/?) And of course, let’s not forget the mortals/demigods in greek mythology: Patroclus and Achilles are famous for the Discourse they caused, Heracles (Hercules) is bi (but unfortunately probably the most famous of his lovers, Iolaus, also happened to be his nephew, which… I mean attitudes of the time and whatever, but still, gross), Agamemnon and Argynnus as told by Athenaeus were lovers, and I could go on and on because greek mythology is GAY(7/?) On the sapphic side, there seems to be less, as I didn’t recall any before I started researching, but there’s still a couple of good stories. Sappho, an actual real life poet who was a sapphic, wrote Ode to Aphrodite, her only fully surviving poem, where the speaker (herself) prays to Aphrodite after being rejected by an unnamed woman. Sappho also named Aphrodite as the goddess of lesbians. Sappho herself is quite interesting and I definitely recommend researching her!(8/?) I personally like the story of Iphis, which, while a bit Problematique by today’s standards, is still pretty okay for a greek mythology thing, if you get what I mean. Iphis was born to a couple that was so poor they could not afford the dowry if their child was a girl, so the husband decided to kill the child if it was a girl. The wife was not down with that, and Isis (an egyptian goddes, strangely enough) visited her at night and assured her that if she had a daughter Isis’d keep her safe(10/10) But lastly, the obligatory disclaimer when talking Greek Mythology is that ancient greece hadn’t realized that pedophelia and incest was wrong, and they rarely adressed rape properly, and this is pretty prevalent in LGBT-flavoured myths, so if you’re planning on researching, take care of yourself. Also, I’m so, so sorry this god so needlessly wrong, greek mythology has been my special interest for so long and this gave me an excuse to research and I went overboard, I’m so so sorry 

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Okay anon, firstly, please do not apologize for your beautiful mythology rambling, I love it. 

ALSO calling Zeus the god of not being able to keep it in his pants is so funny oh my god. I really can’t add anything to this because it’s so wonderful and I’m so happy you decided to share it!!!! 

~ Chris

[avalonianrising]

5 7 8 & 12 for Shesha!

Ilu, Thirsty Shesha Anon™. /blows loving kisses

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5. What is their most traumatic memory?��

Oh, lord. Gettin’ to the heart of it, aren’t we? God, what isn’t. There are so many that are just horrible, like flat out hardcore terrible. But, I will reveal to you one that I haven’t mentioned yet–and that would be the one night that he saw Iolaus getting attacked.

Now, the Gardeners knew of their affair, but they didn’t say anything. It was an unspoken thing. If you had a thing with a Child, they just made plans to send them away after you’d had your fun. But Shesha being the golden child and all, there was a group of jealous Gardeners who decided to show him what was what…by assaulting Iolaus. And Shesha couldn’t do jack without outing himself to the head Gardener. Which, he couldn’t bring himself to do.

Iolaus told him countless times after that he was alright, but Shesha was utterly heartbroken that he didn’t step in, even at the risk of his own death. Iolaus ended up telling him that he had far too many important things to do still, and that he needed to keep living so that he could free the Children for good.

But…seeing Iolaus like he was, it was absolutely horrifying to Shesha. That was (so he thought) his Charge, and to see his Guardians acting that way to him? It was the ultimate low-blow. He ended up cleaning him up without saying a word–the other Children got them smuggled into the baths alone, so he could take care of him properly. Iolaus finally broke down sobbing because he was in so much pain, and Shesha damn near lost it. He knew that by the morning, he’d be loaded into a carriage and carted off. And that’s exactly what happened. That. Was his breaking point, and he busted out the next morning, with a massive group of Children in tow, to keep his promise to Iolaus.

7. What foods do they like? Which do they dislike? 

He’s a meat kinda’ guy. Meat, and rice…because that’s basically what he lived on, when he was in the Gardens. No spices, nothing really fancy, it was mostly just foods to keep him bulked up. Now, there’s basically nothing he doesn’t like. He’s still getting used to it, mind you, because WHAT IS THIS PARTY IN MY MOUTH?? But he’s working on it! The Fireflies are having oodles of fun testing recipes with him as the guinea pig. :’)

8. What is their best physical feature? 

…everything. JFC, the man’s gorgeous, he’s perfect, he’s a b e a u t i f u l man, with a BEAUTIFUL EVERYTHING. GOSH DARN IT, SHESHA. …but, I imagine his back muscles are just…lord. Flex, Shesha. Flex, flex, flex, fle–

12. What are their biggest turn-ons/turn-offs? 

Slow, deep, intimate sessions. Because he never got such a luxury (everything was quick, and not really satisfying) before, now he takes his time. Because of Dorian, now, he can also be a little rough, too. And he savors it, because it helps immensely with his anger issues. If Dorian BITES, he’ll BITE BACK. He scratches? SCRATCH BACK. It used to be a really, really, reeeally iffy issue in his mind–because that was his REAL Charge, how could he do that? But taking care of said Charge’s needs were important–ergo, overwritten as a good thing in his head. Now, they can enjoy a good rough tumble without Shesha feeling awkward as hell.

Also? Being bossed around. (Thanks, Eve.) Order him around, and he’ll make sure to follow every order to the mark, without hesitation. In a sexual manner, this has become almost a guilty pleasure–’cause it’s an order he likes, an order that makes his Charges happy. And THAT is something he can get into. Power trips are a thing with him, ‘yo.

[ao3feed-thehobbit]

Asks and Drabbles

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/3eCmyT0

by LegolasLovely

A place to put all of my drabbles that came from Tumblr asks. I am on tumblr @legolaslovely. All askers off anon are credited.

Words: 4965, Chapters: 14/?, Language: English

Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, Young Hercules

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Characters: Reader, Fíli (Tolkien), Kíli (Tolkien), Thorin Oakenshield, Dwalin (Tolkien), Dís, Bilbo Baggins, Iolaus, Ori (Tolkien), Bofur (Tolkien)

Relationships: Fíli (Tolkien)/Reader, Kíli (Tolkien)/Reader, Thorin Oakenshield & Reader, Dwalin (Tolkien)/Reader, Bilbo Baggins/Reader, Ori (Tolkien)/Reader, Bofur (Tolkien)/Reader, Iolaus/Reader

Additional Tags: Fluff, Smut, Dominance, Possessive Behavior, Possessive Sex, First Time, Oral Sex, Kinks, Weapons Kink, Praise Kink, Hair-pulling, Butt Slapping, Skinny Dipping, Eventual Smut, Naked Cuddling, Cuddling & Snuggling, Dwarf Culture & Customs, Dwarves, Dwarf Courting, Dwarf/Human Relationship(s), Sunsets, Stargazing, Alcohol, Drunken Confessions, Camping, Teasing, Ears, First Meetings, Awkward Flirting, Post-Battle of Five Armies, Pregnancy, Jealousy, Confessions, Sharing Body Heat, Sharing a Bed, Dirty Talk, Platonic Cuddling, Love Confessions, Platonic Relationships, Cultural Differences, Secret Relationship, Marriage, Idiots in Love, Embarrassment, Dom/sub, Bathing/Washing, Hair Washing, Hair Braiding, Friends to Lovers, Tattoos, Secrets, Sharing Clothes, Sleepy Kee, Young Hercules Spoilers!, Spoilers, During The Hobbit, Kíli Is a Little Shit, Medical, Post-Battle, Blood and Injury, Hurt/Comfort, Cooking, Comfort, Orgasm Delay/Denial, Gift Giving, Sneaking Around, Birthday Presents, Birthday, Violence, Blood and Gore, Orc Attack, Protectiveness, Late at Night, Sick Character, Touching, Inappropriate Behavior, Meeting the Parents, Proud Lion, Fights, Swooning, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Kissing, School, Pre-The Hobbit, Half-Dwarf, Baking, Stress Baking, Bruises, Injury, Scars, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Artists, Music, modern reader

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/3eCmyT0

[legolaslovely]

Meant to type waddles not swaddles FML and I'm happy to talk to you and that's for wishing me a happy valentine's! I'm tired these days so I don't really draw much rip...but I am SUPER HAPPY to hear that you're still writing ❤️ How much of the series did you write so far? I'm really curious and hyped lol thank you for the well wishes,I wish the same for you!! ❤️ -Iolaus Anon

Swaddles! Haha! Love it :) I hope things get calmer and more refreshing and energizing very soon! I am rooting for you and sending you all the good vibes I can. Be sure to take care of yourself, my friend. <3

Yaaayyyy I'm so happy you're happyyyyyyy :) I am too! I have officially written 6.5 chapters out of a planned 8 (maybe 9). I originally planned for it to be about ten parts but I'm actually pretty happy and proud of how I've shortened it a bit. I think it makes a more cohesive story. Thank you so much for being interested in it and excited with me! It's the biggest project I've ever written and your kindness always gives me motivation. I'm so glad Iolaus has another devoted fan in you! <3<3 He'd adore you!

Be well, my friend!

[legolaslovely]

AaAaaAAA *hugs you back* no need to thank me for stopping by lol 💕 I'm really happy that I'm back here tbh! I missed reading your fics but it was hard to do so because I was busy :/ I'm glad to hear you're still writing and enjoying yourself! I can't wait to catch up on everything I missed! Binge reading here I come lol. Also, happy (belated but still) Halloween! -Iolaus anon 🧡

<3<3<3 I'm happy you're back too! I hope you enjoy the tumblr world :)

And YESS! Happy belated Halloween! Sending you lots of love! :)

An Ioly for youuuuuu <3<3

[legolaslovely]

Hiii! I haven't been here in quite a while. How are you? What are you up to these days? 💕 -Iolaus anon

My friend my friend my friendddd!!!!!!!!! I was SOOOOO excited to see your name pop up in my inbox!!!!!!! *Sends you a hug if you want one* Thank you for sending me an ask!

I'm doing well! I am still working on (oh, I am very ashamed, very very ashamed) - I am STILL working on that Valentine's Day series I told you about over the winter. BUT I've made progress! I've planned the whole series, written some more parts, and fixed some old wonky ones! We're chugging along on this one haha.

And here is a link to the WIP Wednesday I recently made for this series. I will make a new one right now and put your "iolaus anon" name in the tags so you can find it!

I'm going away on a job for a few weeks, but I hope to work on this series some more when I return. Someday it will be posted! :)

Thanks again for messaging. It's so nice to hear from you and geek out with you about this lovely boy! I hope you're doing super well! :)

[legolaslovely]

Any Iolaus fics coming soon/in the works? 👀 -Iolaus anon

HIIHHHIHIHIHIHHIHIHHIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s so nice to hear from you!!! I hope you’re well! If you want, please drop in again and let me know how your art is going! :)

Dude lemme tell YOU! There is always an Iolaus story in the works. I have been working on the most passionate passion project that has ever graced google docs for... a while now. All little baby Iolaus! It’s been at a little stand still for a little bit now, but I plan to get back to it soon! He’s a wonderful place to go to dream! So someday that will be finished and posted. :)

I do have a little inkling of an idea for a story with him for Valentine’s Day that includes secret real dating + fake dating + Cupid and Aphrodite. I hope the idea can grow and become something! With your support and curiosity, I’m feeling more excited about it! So hopefully that will come soon too! 

^Iolaus when I ask him to help me with plot and he decides to add some hanky panky.

Thank you for asking about the main man!!!! <3

[legolaslovely]

... I’m watching Klaus again. BUT I ALSO wrote 4K of my Valentine’s Day Iolaus story so I call that a WIN-WIN.

[legolaslovely]

I'M SO SORRY FOR BEING LATE BUT, HAPPY VALENTINE'S! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOURSELF,HAD FUN AND RELAXED! ALSO, SENDING LOVE TO YOU! -Iolaus anon

OHHHHHHH HIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!! Happy Valentine’s Day, my friend! Sending much love to you too! This was such a nice message to receive, thank you so much for thinking of me!!! I hope you had a lovely day!!!! <3<3

[legolaslovely]

Helloooo agaiin Lovely!! We've discussed Iolaus having a badass gf but what do you think about Iolaus with a soft and shy gf? How do you think they'd interact,How they would flirt,how they even got together and other stuff? It's just something that has been on my mind for some time. -Iolaus anon

Hi friend! Ohhh you’ve hit me in a major blind spot here (definitely a personal thing, even a self-esteem thing, which is totally okay!). I’d love to know what YOU think! Please feel free to drop in a tell me your thoughts!

I love him so much please look at him omg

Iolaus with a soft and shy gf.... I feel like that would be a big surprise for him! A switch from what he usually goes after, taking the show into account. It would be very different and new for him, so there’s obviously something very very special about you to draw him in. Once he notices it, there’s no ignoring it! He’s hooked.

He’d definitely try to flirt with you in his usual way- brash and loud and cocky. And public! It immediately embarrasses you. Maybe you don’t even respond, you just ignore him, or simply give an awkward smile before basically running FAR away from him. Of course he’s disappointed. And maybe even embarrassed of his own behavior. He’s been rejected before, but never in such a... humiliating way. At least the other girls teased him or gave him something to remember. You gave him nothing and what’s worse, he thinks he may have hurt your feelings. So he goes after you right away, ignoring the part of him that thinks he should give you some space. Luckily, Jason and Herc help him out, or maybe even Lillith or Kora give him some harsh advice. Leave you alone. Go for someone else. You made your opinions of him very clear, so he should listen. And he takes it to heart. 

But despite what people may have thought (including me on my darker days), he doesn’t forget about you. He doesn’t grow bored or go for someone else who will give him more attention. Instead, he thinks really hard on what he can do for you- which parts of himself are already inside him and can come out to make you feel safe with him. To at least start a friendship. To at least get you to stand in front of him long enough to let him apologize in person. He waits somewhere he knows you’ll be passing by. Like if you’re a student at the academy, he waits outside your classroom. If you work at Kora’s, he waits until closing time. Basically, it’s somewhere you two can have a private conversation, but not somewhere you’d be alone with a practical stranger. He’s starting to think of these things now. He asks if he can speak to you, and then apologizes. Maybe he underestimated you, maybe he didn’t know how to handle your quiet side, or maybe he was overwhelmed by how nice you are or how smart you are or how pretty you are. He said the wrong thing and is sorry for embarrassing you and being inappropriate. Then, depending on what you’d want, he offers to walk you home, or carry your books, or just leave you alone from there. His effort impresses you.

From there, his kindness comes out whenever you’re near. You see his huge heart and his clever mind. His smile makes your heart skip a beat. He starts to realize that the two of you are truly building a friendship, even if you’re not very vocal about it or just too shy to say it. He doesn’t get disappointed when you turn down a study date or a drink at Kora’s. Instead, he invites more friends that you’re comfortable with so things are easy for both of you. More fun, less pressure. Until you’re happy hanging out just the two of you. He finds the things that make you comfortable and happy. Like holding your hand under the table, making bookmarks for you out of paper, and taking long walks through the forest. He also sees you making an effort to do the things he likes too, like go to big gatherings at Kora’s or the academy, watching/playing sports, having game nights with the other students. He starts to realize that as long as he’s there, you’re comfortable. It makes him very proud. He’s fallen pretty hard for you already, but after that realization, he knows you’re the one for him.

I just can’t get over how sweet he’d be with you! Outgoing Iolaus- so loud and brash and fearless going all soft for you. You bring out the loveliest qualities in him, but you also help him hone his wildness into passion and skill and strength as he grows. You both accept each other for exactly who you are and I think that’s really beautiful! 

[legolaslovely]

OKAY BUT imagine Iolaus and his gf having fun with painting each other (I mean like,body painting) and it's all just giggles and cuteness and at the end they get into a tickle fight or something and the paint just gets all messy lol -Iolaus anon

IOLAUS ANON YOU’VE DONE IT AGAIN! My heart soars!!!! The babe!! I love him so much omg I love when you share your ideas with me! Thank you! Such a treat! 

I had to include one of my favorite pictures of him in the episode when the Amazons do put body paint on him. Pretty babe.

Hmm hmm hmmmmm, so maybe you’re an Amazon? You and Iolaus met when Herc and the guys saved the Amazon tribe from slavery or when the Amazons came to the academy to fight the centaurs in Battle Lines. You grew close with Iolaus and sadly had to part as he returned to the academy and your tribe went on with their own duties. 

BUT NOW REUNION YAY! Because the Amazons are celebrating something, maybe a festival or an anniversary of some sorts. Cyane invites Hercules because she wants to see him and for you, she insists Iolaus and Jason come along. Not that those boys would ever duck out on a chance to hang with the Amazons. So you all meet again, there’s tension, there’s wanting to be alone, it’s exciting, WEEEEE!!!

So you take him to your tent to get ready because as a guest, he has to wear the body paint and the certain clothes and so do you. Which is where this wonderful imagine comes in. You’re sitting in front of each other, knees touching knees, and painting each other’s faces, shoulders, hands, and you paint beautiful designs over his chest too BECAUSE WHY NOT WHO WOULDN’T WANT TO im fine im fiiiiine.

Let me tell you, there are no paint brushed involved. So you teach him how, by showing him on his hands and arms so he can see how the paint should be put on you. You slide the very tips of your fingers over his skin, starting at his fingers and his LITTLE THUMBS, over the lines in his palms and up his arms. And of course he’s like “I got this, no prob” and dives into doing the same on your hands. He paints up your arms and around your neck until it’s time for your face. He rises on his knees and takes your chin to keep you close. He’s very intense and concentrating because though he puts on airs, he knows how important this is to you. His fingers run over your cheeks with barely-there pressure and though the paint is cool, his skin is warm beneath it and as he holds your chin. Your eyes meet, his so warm and blue, so affectionate and appreciative. “Beautiful,” he says. “Are you bragging over your work?” you ask, teasing him. “Oh, no. The paint’s all right. But I have a beautiful canvas.” His thumb reaches up from your chin to run across your bottom lip. 

“We’re not done yet,” you say and you swear you could hear him mutter “good” as you turned from him for more paint. You stand, he follows, and you put the paint bowl into his hands. You dip your fingers and reach for his chest before stopping, hand in the air. “May I?” you ask. He nods quickly and smiles. As you touch him, painting over his collarbones, down the center of his chest, he shivers. “I know it’s cold,” you say. “No, it’s not that,” he says, twitching again under your touch. “It’s just- hn- not there- it tickles.” At first, you’re stunned. But then, he’s able to watch a very mischievous grin grow across your face. “Tickles, hm? Right there?” “Yes!” You keep tickling him, covering him in paint, and he retaliates by holding your arms down and attaching them to your hips as he wraps his arms around you tight. You’re both still laughing, you especially, until he presses his forehead against yours. You share the same air for a moment before he moves to kiss you, very slowly as if he’s giving you plenty of time to move away or say no. But you don’t. Instead, you lean right into him and kiss his lips, pulling your arms from his loosening grasp and wrapping them around his neck. Doing what you’ve wanted to since you met him, finally alone, just the two of you.

He pulls away, eyes softer than you’ve ever seen them, but they quickly look panicked. “What?” you ask. He slides a finger over your forehead and lets you look at the mix of paint he took from your skin. He too is covered in paint, all shades and colors that have mixed with your own in your embrace. His chest paint is all over your shirt, the paint from his shoulders is all under your arms, your faces are a blur of color. You can’t stop your smile. 

“Guess we’ll have to start again.”

YOU!!! What a beautiful idea! Thank you thank you thank you! I purposefully sped right through this because if I spent any more time on it I think I would explode! How sweet is this! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely idea with me and gushing about Iolaus with me! What a sweetheart! Would you give me permission to maybe play with this idea a little more? I am working on a story- long time coming and working- that may work with this! I can’t promise anything though! But It’s completely up to you and of course, I’d give you credit! No pressure or worries ever! Thanks again for sharing! <3

[legolaslovely]

HIIII TO YOU TOO LOVELY! how are you, what are you up to? I'm SOOOO happy that your asks aren't closed omg... Also, I'd ADORE to see the Valentine's Iolaus fic,BIG FAN of that idea,LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! (Also,are there going to be some spicy fics for Iolaus in the near future? Just Askingforafriend lol) -Iolaus anon

Yessssss I missed you guys, so I wanted to open my asks again! :))) I worked on the new Iolaus fic last night! Thank you for getting me excited about it! Got a chunk of it done and the plot planned! Should be fun and funny! He is the best! SPICY YOU SAY!!!! I am planning to have some spice in the big passion project I’m working on. Definitely spice there! Let your friend know ;)

[legolaslovely]

I imagine that while Kili is the overly happy drunk,Fili is the type of drunk that does shit his sober self wouldn't dare,like confessing his love to his One AND kissing her.He stomps into her room like he owns the place and starts telling her how beautiful she is,basically starts reciting poetry and it's all slurred and ends up kissing her,before she could react,Kili drags him out,apologizing. In the morning Kili tells him what happened and Fili's embarrassed. -Artblock

I just love this! Can I have this! Please and thank you! OH MAHAL this is so sweet and nice and so many emotions because can you trust drunk confessions because loneliness kicks in but it also makes people more honest and OMGGGGG ‘stomps in like he owns the place’ lol! Oh, Fili.

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Oh man, can you imagine the conversation with Fili the day after? Like he is NOT feeling well, not at all, he had to shove some food in his mouth and make an herb tea to help his headache and he’s so nauseous but he still trudges over to see you because he can’t leave you hanging like this- he has to fix it. 

So he knocks on your door and you’re surprised to see him up and about because he looks terrible. Before you can even say good morning, his words are falling out of his mouth like he rehearsed them all night. He’s so sorry, he should never have come to your room last night, he should never have said what he said, he had no right to barge in on you, he’s sorry to put you in such an awkward position. He doesn’t let you stop him from talking. I don’t exactly remember what I said, but Kili told me most of it. I’m so sorry, he says.

That’s when your stomach sinks. He doesn’t even remember. You remember each and every word, they ran through your head all night. But you gather yourself. If he was that drunk... I know you didn’t mean it, Fili. Don’t worry about it, it’s okay. And you wish him well and start to shut your door, but his hand stops it.

(Y/N), I... he slumps, can’t even look you in the eye. I did mean it. All of it. I have real feelings for you. I just wish you didn’t have to find out that way. You deserve better than-

Than gorgeous poetry? You interrupt him.

He takes your hand and starts to recite his words from last night. You deserve a sober, honest, dwarf telling you he loves you. Not a frightened, drunken one.

You don’t need to be afraid of me, you tell him. You kiss him and he wraps his arms around you and for a moment, he’s not nauseous or sick, he’s reeling from the freedom of his confession and his love for you. He draws away and nods, running his fingers over your cheek. I’m never drinking again.

Come inside and I’ll make some tea, you say.