#or kaede or ciro

[shackledangels-blog]

                         STARTER CALL ! lengths will vary . pre-established relationships might be a thing .

[divineveined]

     So, I haven’t really mentioned this much, but since the wife turned her blog into a dual muse blog, I felt compelled to do the same. Ciro is still very much a work in progress; for this reason, Kaede will remain my main muse. All interactions will be assumed to be with him unless stated otherwise. In any case, Ciro’s about page is up! 

     I’m going to take a small break, and then I’ll try to finish all the drafts and starters I still owe. I’ll probably work on the starters first, since I’m sure those are wanted, where as I’m still not certain people want me to respond to things that are so old, aha.

[lotusheirs]

timeline!

aka what the hap is fuckening with the twins

they’re born to the pack alpha of the fushimi inari shrine in kyoto, but twins were considered a bad omen, and the parents were ordered to either kill one, or leave

the father, ren, decided to leave with the firstborn, shinjou, thinking his mate, chou, and the younger son, shinzou, deserved to stay with the pack they considered family

the twins are separated too young, they don’t remember one another, nor do they know the other exist until their parents mention it when they’re older

they’re identical at this point, the only way to tell them apart is to look for shinzou’s birth deficiency in the form of a floppy ear

shinzou

shinzou basically gets treated like a prince, brought up as the next alpha, despite some of the other kitsune still scoffing at him

devoted to his mother, stubborn and determined to make her proud

asks too many questions about dad

learns he has a twin, cue even more questions

develops the mentality of being the unwanted child, that his life doesn’t matter, and all the world needs is his brother;  he covers it up, but it plagues him for his entire life

learned how to pretend because of this from a very young age, deals with his issues alone

his mother starts to get sick, and she knows it’s the beginning of her heartbreak due to prolonged separation from her mate.  she doesn’t tell shinzou this

he gets desperate, and one night goes to beseech inari for a blessing

gets caught in a blast from a field test of the early prototype biological weapons containing the angel gene;  his right hand, chest, neck, and face get badly burned

thinks it’s a curse from inari, and turns againist his clan, saying they’re serving and woshipping a  ‘false god’

gets exiled, is ordered to take his mother with him.  she’s weakened and cannot fight this, and shinzou is too young to really stand up againist everyone, but he tries

not that he succeeds

cue his lifelong hatred of gods and anything divine

he, nor his kin in general, has ever been around humans, so has troubles adapting.  knows basic glamours at least, though

his life revolves around saving his mother

they live in a small forested area at the outskirts of the city

when his burns heal at least a little bit, he starts job hunting, eventually landing something in one of kyoto’s strip clubs, where he goes under the work name  ‘kessho’

works as both a stripper and an escort

his fur and hair that had been damaged in the fire grew back black, so now half his hair is black, along with his right ear.  also, his right eye turned red, half of his right eyebrow never grew back, nor did his eyelashes.  rocked the undercut haircut for a while, as his hair grew back

one night after his shift, he’s approached by a stranger claiming to know he’s not human, and pressures him into joining their organization

he only agrees out of desperation and under the promise that they can cure his mother

it’s revealed to him that they’re an angel hunting organization, and that if he helps them, they could easily develop a cure for chou.  shinzou has no clue what this is all about, but he’d do anything for his mother

so they take them from kyoto to maebashi, the city where the phenomen originated from

as it turns out, the hunters couldn’t quite trust a youkai, and so he’s ensnared and branded againist his will, with a spell placed upon him that effectively makes him their slave

the brand is the kanji for the number four  ( 四 )  in a circle on his left inner wrist.  its symbolism represents that this contract is for life  ( read as  shi, same as 死, meaning death  )

they do that, along with taking his star orb, which is essentially his soul taken physical form, and use it as means to keep him in check

hides the brand with a thick leather bracelet

his job is hunting down angels around the city and it’s neighborhood, though sometimes he’d receive an order to go even further afield

his free time is limited, so he strikes a part-time job at a local strip club once more, to have some cash of his own, given the hunters don’t really give him anything

he’s not aware that his mother is used as just another test subject for the angel experiments, and she keeps quiet about it aswell, not wanting her son to worry

what’s worse, her natural eye color is red, so as the mutation takes effect, shinzou doesn’t notice the difference

one day meets a boy, kaede, shy and softspoken, who approaches him when he sees shinzou getting harassed by some stranger who most probably knew him from the strip club, given he was asking for a  freebie

they start hanging out together, pretty much all the time when shinzou has the time

never tells him he’s an angel hunter, given that the boy has angel eyes himself, doesn’t want to put him in dager

as it turns out, he’s the first angel ever created;  he suffered from a terminal blood disease, but this new  ‘cure’  helped him live.  this gives him more hope for his mother to survive, too

things get gAY, they even mate

somewhere along the way he fucks up, and the organization he works for discovers he knows the identity of the first angel, and is ordered to hunt him down and bring him in, alive

is faced with a dilemma, but in the end chooses his family over his love life

so things get angsty, but shinzou eventually does return with the first angel, only to find his mother dead

he never learns how it happened, never really has it confirmed that they’ve been experimenting on her, but the thing is that supernatural creatures don’t handle the angel gene well, and with her already being weak and bed-ridden, she eventually succumbed to it.  he has his suspicions that that’s what happened, but still

also, neither does he learn that she was dying of heartbreak

anyway, he gets mad, forgets his orders, turns into a big bad fox and burns everything

going againist his owners means extreme pain, given the brand, but he endures.  ends up limping and not being able to use his left arm for quite some time

retrieves his star orb along the way, but it doesn’t fully free him from this slavery, since the brand persists  ( more on that later )

his mate survives the destruction, but no one else does.  they rendezvous outside the burning facility, where shinzou bids him goodbye as he feels the need to bring his mother’s body back to kyoto for burial + he needs to deal with his grief

promises he’ll be back tho

shinjou

compared to his brother, shinjou and his father got into a more direct contact with the angel phenomen.  they’re dragged into the more underground business, the criminal side of all this.  they remain in kyoto, though

they’re just as inexperienced around humans, which ends up in the current yakuza head taking their star orbs to have them under their command

they’re manipulated, given the illusion of power, of being in the lead while they’re really not

the yakuza progresses to be one of the most successful groups in the whole angel business, eventually going as far as actually conducting their own experiments, and starting their reign of terror, as they spread the stigma of angels being lesser than humans, that they’re monsters to be contained

the human trafficking begins

ren and shinjou become the first of the yakuza to be infected with the virus voluntarily, their morals and world views so skewed at this point that they’ve become power hungry  ---  ren especially, and shinjou is brought up in his example

shinjou is raised with the regime of all work, no play.  he becomes detached from society, from other people around him, all that matters is that he successfully walks in his father’s footsteps and makes him proud

shinjou’s mutation is cultivated in such a way that it surpasses what the first angel is  ---  he’s mostly a myth as of right now, but they know little tidbits here and there, and believe him to be the greatest specimen, and want shinjou to revolutionize this

he sees this as an honor really

develops a twisted mentality of angels being  beautiful,  rather than monsters, and thinks the world would be better off if everyone became one

he still goes all wrong about this.  i mean, constant torture and terrorism really isn’t going to make the world feel the same smh

eventually, his father succumbs to the angel genes, much like his mate.  this is what triggers the chain reactions of both parents dying, and when shinzou goes to destroy the facility he was  ( is )  chained to

shinjou becomes the next boss abruptly, and still relies on his advisors  ( aka the people owning his star orb at the moment, and the ones actively manipulating him as their pawn )

his father’s death drives him into more aggressive experiments with himself, this is also the time when he starts becoming more interested in the scientific side of all this;  aka where his mad scientist label comes from

he goes too far, so much so that it starts affecting his brain even more than the poor parenting already had, and he starts hearing voices, becomes unable to sleep  ---  and when he does, he always has to deal with sleep paralysis  ---  and even starts coughing up blood every now and then

ofc doesn’t stop SMH

he renames the yakuza to  ‘order of the lotus’  in his father’s honor, and their new insignia becomes the lotus flower

he’s the reason japan no longer views the lotus as a symbol of something good and pure, nor do they use the word  ‘angel’  as a term of endearment anymore

many have attempted to stop him, but to no avail

eventually gets a new cop, ciro, on his tail, who turns out to be an angel himself, with a very unique mutation  ---  the ability to see the past and future, to see through lies and illusions

thanks to this, he’s always a step ahead of shinjou and naturally he gets furious

game of cat and mouse begins but then it also gets gay along the way??

their relationship starts out as just friends with benefits, and only gets more toxic as time goes on

he learns that his new  ‘friend’  was actually originally trying to stop his own father, who was revealed to be shinjou’s current biggest rival in the angel business, someone who actually actively tried breeding angels for better results

shinjou kind of persuades the man to side with him, and their union eventually end in his rival’s demise

so shinjou basically gets the whole country for himself, gg

they end up mating aswell which ends up being a horrible mistake lmao

still, ciro also helps shinjou to free himself from his  ‘advisors’  influence, showing him that they were pulling the strings behind the scenes, gaining more benefits from what shinjou’s been doing that he did, himself

so shinjou gets his star orb back aswell, and is now in full control of his yakuza;  and all of kyoto, really

reunited

the twins find each other at the grove near their old home at the fushimi shrine.  as it turns out, it’s where shinjou had buried their father, and where shinzou went to bury their mother aswell

big feels time™

admittedly shinzou is a little unsettled by how unstable his brother is

shinjou tells him more in detail about the angel genes, and that he is an angel aswell, rather than it being  ‘inari’s curse’

it’s hard for shinzou to accept, but he does...  doesn’t change his opinion on the gods, though

so then he also struggles when he realizes his brother has a god complex

the happiness of finding what remained of his family was better than worrying, though, so he turned a blind eye to basically everything

shinjou gets shinzou to be the yakuza head with him, so shinzou gets a matching lotus tattoo on his spine

he doesn’t actively participate in the angel hunts and experiments his brother conducts, but he does act as a regular hitman and infiltrator, and all that angel-unrelated crime stuff

he meets ciro, and they hate each other.  constant fights and bickering

this has him trying to convince shinjou he’s not good for him, but he doesn’t listen

at one point, the twins agree to exact revenge on their clan, exacting the genocide during the full moon in july that year.  thanks to this, locals start to avoid the oldest of inari’s shrine, believing it to be haunted

the violence helps shinzou get over his grief, even if that had nothing to do with his mother’s death really

he leaves kyoto again to return to maebashi to find his mate

spends some time with him there, but some of the allies of the organization he originally worked for have tracked him down and tried to get him under their command again  ( thanks to the brand and the spell persisting )  and get the first angel

cornered, shinzou cuts off his own arm with his illusory weapons to rid himself of that link.  a price most people wouldn’t pay

he’s now truly free, but has to deal with getting himself a prosthetic and also his wounded pride;  doesn’t allow anyone to see him without the prosthetic, compensates for his ego by working out more, just basically trying to prove the world he’s  not weak

shinzou and kaede decide they should move away from maebashi, given it’s not safe for either for them, so they move to kobe rather than kyoto, because shinzou worries about what his brother might do to his mate who is the long-sought-after first angel

still comes to visit every now and then, though, only to long for leaving again given the constant disputes with his brother’s mate

still ends up hating the fact that he keeps having to choose between his brother and his mate, so he ends up talking kaede into actually moving in to kyoto with him

kaede, being the soft boy that he is, discovers shinjou has a little angel girl in his custody, and adopts her...  steals her, really

shinjou lets him have her, in exchange for his blood sample

shinzou however, disagrees on having children and makes kaede put her to orphanage

time passes, and sans the constant terror the elder twin brings, life seems good

eventually shinzou changes his mind and surprises his mate by actually adopting the little girl, papers and all

they name her chou in the memory of his mother

nothing good lasts forever, though, and shinzou and kaede end up fighting a lot, especially because shinjou’s mate ends up making sexual advances towards the fox out of spite, and it eventually ends in their break up, and  ---  given the angel’s weak psyche  ---  him taking his own life

shinzou is now left being a single mother  ( his daughter refers to him as  ‘mama’  because he encouraged her to view him as her mother figure, because other kids teased her for having two dads )

ciro doesn’t stop with his harassment, just further proving what a piece of shit he is, but shinzou is still unable to change his brother’s mind

frankly, the angel treats both twins differently, but is still a rather toxic presence in both their lives

it leads to ciro actually raping shinzou, though unfortunately for him, it involved touching the kitsune’s tails without his permission, resulting in a curse being laid upon the man that ends up eventually killing him

so essentially, shinzou’s killed his brother’s mate, something he never tells him

he becomes withdrawn from the trauma, and kind of doesn’t ever want to get in another relationship again.  goes back to stripping to deal with this, because it was about the only thing that ever made him feel good and he genuinely enjoyed it;  made him forget things, etc.

with the death of both the twins’ mates, they start feeling the heartbreak settling in, toxic relationships or not

ciro’s death also basically brings shinjou to the brink of insanity, and if he can’t have anything good, then neither can the world

cue the lowkey apocalypse

japan’s end

shinjou’s rage consumes japan;  he kills and destroys without a reason, his obsession with his mate showing

he, unlike his brother, was aware of the whole heartbreak thing

decided to have them both undergo more drastical adjustments to the angel genes in their body, forcing the parasite to keep them alive

the destruction was raw and imminent, though only in kyoto’s near vicinity.  it took years, centuries even, for the young kitsune brothers to overtake all of japan  ---  frankly, it was all mostly shinjou’s doing, but shinzou helped so he’s also guilty gnfjdkg

both shinjou’s mental and physical condition doesn’t get better, given that he accelerated the parasite’s growth

shinzou can do only so much to help him, though.  oftentimes, he’d disguise himself with a glamour of his past mate to help him deal with his loss  ( no matter how gross he felt doing it )  usually when shinjou was so sleep deprived that he believed it to just be a dream, but it was good enough to keep him at least a little sane

japan eventually becomes a prison country, where angels from all around the world are brought in, for shinjou to do whatever he pleases with themhe’s still extremely fascinated by the mutation, so really, most of them end up being lab rats as he tries various new experiments with their dna

angels may have prolonged lifespans, but they are not immortal.  and so, shinzou has to deal with the death of his daughter aswell

they’re alone, have no one but each other, they’re sick, both mentally and physically, they’re withdrawn, dangerous, and unpredictable

despite all that, technology thrives.  the surviving angels form a resistance, and where shinjou focuses on the biological, they focus on the technological

lots of current angels have various cybernetic implants and microchips to enhance them further to actually stand a chance in this war

what shinjou does, is to actively shut down more and more power plants to make the country fully dependant on him, given he commands the element of lightning, it’s easy for him to provide electricity to his surroundings.  ofc, this is limited by his age, but it’s a gradual process

[shackledbeasts]

‘ if you break that boy's heart, i will kill you. it’s just a figure of speech… but seriously, if you break that boy's heart, i will literally kill you and your entire family. ’ ( ciro @ zou about kaede idk hes protective rn )

( @shackledangels​ )

          the accusation and assumption that he’d even be  capable  of something like that made his already-hot blood boil with fury, and twisted his lips into a sharp snarl.  he’s never particularly cared about presenting himself in a relatively human way out in the public;  but right now, that thought never even crossed his mind.

          still, Shinzou found  some  sort of self-control, letting it slide with just a small growl and a faint hiss.  his expression shifted into a contemplating scowl, as his head canted back with a hint of arrogance.

     ❝ tha’ so?  y’d kill my brother? ❞

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❝ a'm kiss deprived!! ❞ ( either twin. or both. who knows. )

                              to be faced with not one , but both of the twins , is a little intimidating . he feels their proximity ; the warmth of his mate is always so soothing , even in the middle of summer . shinjou , however , seems to give off the exact opposite feeling . the first touch of fear skitters across his flesh . he ignores it , that trembling weakness , as he glances up into the mismatched eyes of shinzou for , what , permission ? acceptance ?

                              uncertainty and determination argue with one another as he feels reassurance in the bond between them . he chooses determination and his ruby eyes flutter towards shinjou . he’s not sure how he feels about the demon . still , it’s with little hesitation that he reaches up to grab his turtleneck and tug him down . their lips meet a little roughly ; it’s not as if this happens often ! and yet , curiosity burns in him , and as their movements synchronize a little , the kiss moves from awkward and chaste , to exhilarating and breathtaking . his lips part to give way to the other’s tongue that’s pierced so differently than his mate’s . his hand loosens its grip on the fabric to trace a line up around his neck . there his arm settles as his eyes fall closed with pleasure .

                               and then the kiss ends . a rush of air fills his lungs as they part . his bottom lip feels sore and his tongue runs along the jagged edge of a tear that seeps cool blood . his attention shifts to his mate then , and the hand that never left the bandaged one of shinzou squeezes faintly . kaede’s still catching his breath as he rises to his toes to catch his mate’s pierced mouth with his own . their lips meld together with familiarity . there’s no question on how to kiss each other . now it’s the sable haired angel’s turn to show a little aggression . his teeth catch the flesh around the piercing and bites down . as the kiss deepens , kaede’s tongue glides along enamel and takes a special pleasure in running itself over the sharp tips of his mate’s fangs . their piercings click together as the kiss grows careless .

                               kaede returns to the floor , a little dizzy from the kisses , and peers hazily from one twin to the next . he wants to ask if they’re content now , but his breath still trickles in heavily enough that he can’t find any words at all . and so , he just leans against the counter , his crown tilting backwards as he sucks in another breath , and unknowingly showing off his most vulnerable neck . 

                                        ( @shackledbeasts )

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animal familiar.

tagged by:   @shackledbeasts​ tagging:   @sukkubxs​ , @fleshcarved​ 

kaede :   sea turtle ciro :   lion sorin :   grizzly bear baby chou :   tree frog mama chou :   deer

This familiar represents an individual who stands firm with their decisions, making the best out of life as it comes, and tries to find a peaceful route through any situation. You are a peacekeeper, no doubt; You can't stand violence between people, especially those you love, and will do anything to find a positive outcome for everyone. Due to this mindset, you are a problem-solver, wise and great for giving advice to others. A Sea Turtle familiar helps their master stay at peace during chaotic times, and teaches them to take life as it comes and make the best of it.

The Lion familiar is a powerful animal greatly renowned for dignity, courage, and leadership. It is often considered as one of the most powerful natural animals, a Lion often representing the sun, while a lioness represents the moon. An individual with this familiar is not afraid to take the reins of a difficult task themselves. They are also make very wise decisions and are good at bringing chaos back to order. However, in some cases, their personality can lead way to greed and pride as well.

A Lion familiar is a powerful companion in battle, and gives their master an aura of leadership and dignity.

A Grizzly Bear undeniably represents the power of nature, closeness to the earth, and the heart of a brave, persevering warrior. At times, they can seem calm and stable. However, if one hurts them or their cubs, they will fight with some of the greatest ferocity of any animal on earth. In the same way, you will fight until the very end to protect those close to you. However, despite your toughness, you are actually a very soft-hearted, peaceful individual inside. A Bear familiar is an excellent companion in battle, will loyally protect their master, and fills them with bravery when they need it the most.

The Tree Frog familiar has a great, interesting personality for its size. It represents the ability to cope with change, dreamers and imaginative individuals, and sometimes even good luck. Unlike some, you don't always fear or dislike change; Instead you embrace the future, making the best out of whatever comes your way, and always curious of what it will bring. You take every opportunity to enhance your abilities and make yourself a bright future! A Tree Frog familiar keeps their master happy in times of change and inspires them with creative ideas. They also bring them good luck.

The Deer familiar is mostly known for its shy, gentle personality and closeness to nature. They are very graceful and gentle creatures, representing harmony and a soft-heart. However, that does not mean being defenseless, as the antlers of a stag show determination good (but not prideful) self-esteem. These familiars are very sensitive to changes in the environment, and use their knowledge never to harm, but to warn you of danger or an action you could regret. A Deer familiar inspires their master and friends with ideas, raise their confidence, and warn them of danger or their actions.

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it’s that time of year where i feel the need to make a new blog ! this one just feels very messy , idk . the new blog will have ciro , kaede and chou on it . i’m making a separate blog for sorin so that his story can develop a little more ? in any case , like this post and i’ll follow you from the new blog. c:

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good morning ! i’m finally , after months of procrastinating , done with the about pages for ciro , kaede and sorin . i am so relieved i might cry ( not rly , i promise ) . you can find them here if you’re interested . c: i’m gonna get some breakfast and work on the starters i owe next !

[shackledangels-blog]

❛ Goddamn right, you should be scared of me ❜ (either twin @ ciro. or jou @ kaede)

     // @shackledbeasts​. /   ;;   ASK MEME // not accepting. /

                                               as kaede stands before the twin of his mate , eyes wide and breath shallow , he wonders if moving to kyoto really was the best idea .   his arm , still healing from the trauma he , and later shinzou , inflicted on it , rests around his abdomen almost protectively .   this is shinzou’s twin ?   they look alike , yes , but the fear that races through his veins, and laces itself through every single one of his thoughts is so much worse than anything shinzou could do to him .   he backs away , slowly , disliking the way the demon looks at him with such a calculating expression .

                                                he feels like prey standing before a predator .

                                                as the angel nears the door of the unfamiliar home – their new home , their home he tries to show excitement for but struggles to feel any attachment to – his head ducks away from further eye contact .   shinzou is getting ready to leave with this brother of his , and kaede knows he should just go to his mate to tell him how uncomfortable he is .   but he can’t , not when they moved because of mistakes he made , and not when it’s about his brother .   kaede only has to think of the demon’s mother to know how deeply shinzou needs to have family .   he won’t make him choose because he knows he won’t choose him .

                                                  and isn’t this what he wanted , anyway ?   didn’t he want him to have a family ?   it’s what he went to inari about , right ?

                                          “ uhm …   s-s-sorry …   i’m sorry … ”   the young man manages to mumble before grabbing his skateboard from the entryway , and disappearing out the door .   he doesn’t like shinjou .   he doesn’t like kyoto .   he’s scared , always .   but maybe he deserves this …   he definitely deserves this , after hurting shinzou so badly .   and so , instead of seeking comfort like he promised he’d do when he felt like this , he smothers everything .   he buries it all , every negative emotion , every bad thought …   and he leaves it all to rot until the day it consumes him .

[shackledbeasts]

new tags rq don’t look at me

1 / 6  ( shinzou )

&&. —( SHINZOU. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: headcanon. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: trivia. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: visage. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: musing. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: mannerism. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: aesthetic. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: zodiac / aries & cancer. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: wardrobe. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: music. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: physique. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: desire. ) &&. —( SHINZOU :: ability. ) &&. —( SHINZOU & KAEDE. ) &&. —( SHINZOU & CIRO. ) &&. —( SHINZOU & SHINJOU. ) &&. —( SHINZOU & MOTHER. ) &&. —( SHINZOU & CHOU. )

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                    TAG DUMP #5 !          ( CHOU )

CHOU // CHOU // in character. / CHOU // headcanon. / CHOU // portrait.animated. / CHOU // portrait.live. / CHOU // aesthetic. / CHOU // musing. / CHOU // favorite. / CHOU // style. / CHOU // quirk. / CHOU // music. / CHOU // hobby. / CHOU + SHINZOU // daddy. / CHOU + KAEDE // father. / CHOU + CIRO // favorite uncle. / CHOU + SHINJOU // nightmare. / 

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kaede’s about page is done ! or , at least , done as much as it can be right now . the changes feel good , to be honest . i’m gonna try to work on ciro and sorin now , too . c: