#seighdra and crow

[jillybean-seighdrasov]

Has to share another one of my screenshots from my gameplay.

Slowly but surely, I am getting caught up with my fanfic.  I have 11 more chapters to post, and I only just started writing Act 3 of Echoes.  Ugh!  But I guess it helps that The Festival of the Lost didn't start this week like usual, and I also have the 1st act done for Revenant so I can spend more of my time writing.  Hopefully, I'll catch up and start writing Revenant next week.

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Because to me it is a reality from reality. I pour my soul into it because it makes me happy. I world that I created in my own shattered world.

I love it when people take fic writing seriously. I love when it's not 'Here's this dumb thing I wrote' and instead it's 'Here's this thing I put blood, sweat and tears into. Here's this thing I slaved away at, trying new writing techniques and editing over and over. Here's this dialogue that kept me awake at night. Here's this beautiful turn of phrase I thought up. Here's this thing that I wrote with vulnerability and heart, and I am proud to share it with you.'

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I have never been happier in my life than right now. Now I wish he wasn't hanging around Amanda's place, but I will take him on the Tower and not hidden in the H.E.L.M. like a dirty little secret.

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Today, my brain is super focused on this man. I can NOT believe we do not get to give Crow cookies this Dawning! I am so upset about this. Just look at this precious face, like why Bungie?! We love to stuff this man with all the cookies, and I would love to be stuffed by... oh never mind. I feel so cheated this Dawning. I just want to spend every waking moment of my life thinking about this man. I need a new hobby, wait a minute, no I don't.

Hope you all enjoy this beautiful man.

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For all the followers I have that read my fan fics. I thought I would show you my Stardust and The Crow fic. That is 92 tablets of paper and those are all the pen refills. I think I threw 3 away, but I usually go through 1 refill every two tablets, give or take. My Starlight Corvid story I type up firsthand. But this...this right here is my baby. I have been writing it since around May/June 2021. Anyway, I thought I would share.

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Thank goodness, because I thought my dragons were a little much at first. Now I'm glad I added them.

If you ever second-guess yourself about including some unrealistic frivolous whimsical bullshit in your stories, just remember that nobody notices the absence of unrealistic frivolous whimsical bullshit, save for like 5 people who are determined to deprive both themselves and also everyone they encounter of any enjoyment in life. The people who read stuff that should have talking dragons and planets with two moons in it and think "it sure is nice that this thing has no stupid unrealistic bullshit in it, like talking dragons or planets with two moons" are not the people you should seek to appease.

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Stardust and The Crow ch 225: Crow's not ready for this

As he watched his eldest, minor, daughter, the realization hit him again like a tidal wave: the tiny baby girl he had delivered over 12 years ago was no longer that little girl.  She was growing up – too fast, it seemed – and there was no stopping it.

“Hey, is it our turn?” Targaryen asked as he and Uldwyn strolled into the family room.  “Uldwyn wanted to join in on the fun,” he added with a smirk.

“Oh boy, look how grown up you two look,” Crow said, turning his attention to his sons.

“Very handsome, just like your dad,” Seighdra added warmly.

Uldwyn struck a pose, planting his small hands on his hips.  “All the girls are going to love me,” he declared with cocksure confidence.

“Yep, just like your dad,” Seighdra teased, breaking into a laugh.

“Seighdra,” Crow groaned, whipping his head toward her, though a smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

She giggled, undeterred.  “What?  It’s true.  You couldn’t keep the girls away when you were younger.  Don’t tell me you’ve erased those memories from your mind.” Her laugh grew louder.  “It was so annoying.”

“Oh, come here,” Crow said, grabbing Seighdra and pulling her into a playful hug.  “You’re the only one for me.”

Targaryen, watching his parents, interjected, “Do you like them?  Uldwyn’s and my clothes, I mean.”

Seighdra glanced at her sons, smiling.  “Yes, you did a great job helping your brother pick out clothes, Targaryen.”

The fashion show continued for another twenty minutes, filled with laughter and playful comments, before the family wrapped it up and headed for dinner.

 Later that night, while Seighdra had Raven and Glint sorting through stored baby clothes, Crow decided it was the perfect time to talk to her.  He entered their room quietly, watching as she meticulously set up the pack-and-play and arranged everything for Orion’s eventual return home.

“Hey, Seighd, can we talk?” Crow asked softly, shutting the bedroom door behind him.

Seighdra paused, mid-task, and turned to him with a furrowed brow.  “Oh boy, I don’t like the tone of your voice.  What’s wrong?”

“Come here,” Crow said, sitting on the edge of the bed and patting the spot beside him.

“Crow, you’re scaring me,” she replied hesitantly, her stomach twisting with unease.  Still, she reluctantly joined him, sitting down on the bed.  “What is it?”

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Seighdra and her man, Crow. My favorite picture of these two. He guards her from behind and is always there for her. Seighdra also gives her man all the love he can take.

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Celebration of Light

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Stardust and The Crow ch 238: No rest for the wicked

Seighdra, Crow, and their family gathered at the Tower to celebrate the final night of the Festival of the Lost.  Lindsey and her children joined them at the Wall of Remembrance, where they all offered prayers for their departed friends.  A special tribute was made to Amanda and Cayde, friends who had once been close to Seighdra and Crow. 

As Seighdra glanced at Crow, she noticed the melancholy etched in his eyes.  They had spoken about Amanda during their time in The Pale Heart, but the conversation had left an air of unfinished business.  Cayde’s memory, too, lingered heavily – Crow had grown close to him, and the loss of that friendship weighed on his heart.

“Crow.”

He turned to her with a small, cracked smile.  “I’m good,” he replied, though the emotion behind his words betrayed him.

Seighdra reached for his hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze.  “I miss them too,” she murmured.

Their quiet moment was interrupted by the sudden, chaotic sounds of wailing dolls and exasperated teenagers, cutting through the somber atmosphere.  The adults couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Dammit!” Bradren muttered under his breath as his doll began to cry.  He fumbled for the bottle and started feeding it.  “Mom, can we please go home?  This is so embarrassing.”

Missy, less vocal about her frustrations, began feeding her own doll.  Her exhaustion was evident as she sighed.  “She never stops crying, and it’s worse at night.”

Seighdra chuckled silently, rocking back and forth as baby Orion snuggled against her in a kangaroo wrap.  “Babies aren’t easy,” she said knowingly.

Bradren let out another groan.  “Are we done yet?  I just want to go home,” he scoffed.

Crow, watching his son’s expression shift as he tended to the doll, couldn’t resist.  “Hey, Seighd, how about we grab something to eat?” he teased.

Bradren shot his father a glare.  “You’re not funny, Dad.”

Crow laughed, clapping a hand on Bradren’s shoulder.  “Relax, I’m kidding.  Donnavena has dinner ready at home.  But the look on your face was priceless.”

“Come on,” Seighdra added, smiling.  “Let’s get home.”

With that, the family began their walk back, laughter softening the bittersweet night.

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Seighdra and Crow. (Just picture her with long curly hair.)

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Stardust and The Crow ch 212: Family is the best therapy

Crow and Jolvar walked in the back door to find Seighdra leaning against the kitchen counter watching the timer count down.

“Hey, babe.”  Crow said as he kissed her cheek.

“Hi.”  She said as she stared at the timer.  “I’m waiting for the cookies to finish.”

“Have you eaten, yet?”

“No, waiting on cookies.”  She giggled.

“Seighdra, you need to eat something other than cookies.”  Crow argued.

“But… cookies make me feel better.”  She whined.

“Fine, you wait for cookies, I’m gonna make you something to eat.”  Crow said as he opened the fridge.  Just then the cook came barging through the door with groceries.

“What are you two doing?!”  She said, shocked. 

Crow looked on shocked, but Seighdra just watched the timer.

“Waiting for cookies.” 

Donnavena looked at Crow.  “Um, getting lunch?” was his reply.

“Oh, just get out of the way and let me do it.”  She said exasperated, but in a playful way. 

Crow knew she wasn’t really upset so he laughed as he moved out of her way and sat on the bar stool.  However, Seighdra refused to move until the timer went off on the over.

“Done!”  she sang out and grabbed the cookies from the oven and placed them on the stove and started to scoop them up with a spatula.

“Would you go, too.”  Donnavena said to Seighdra. 

Seighdra successfully scored a cookie and rushed to the other side of the counter next to Crow and took a bite.  Crow could hear her sigh as she blissfully ate the hot and freshly baked cookie.

“That good?”  Crow asked with a smirk.

“Oh, yes!  Oh, so good.”  She said with a mouthful of cookie.

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Stardust and The Crow ch 228: Crow goes after Eramis

He knew that look all too well.  She wasn’t happy that he’d kept this from her.  He hadn’t wanted to burden her with more stress, but now it was clear his attempt at shielding her had backfired.  Seighdra’s determination was already blazing, and he could feel it: she was about to throw herself full force into this new mission.

When the group of young Guardians finally dispersed, Seighdra stepped up to Crow, her arms crossed and a pointed look in her eyes.

“I know what you’re going to say,” Crow blurted before she could speak.

“Oh, do you?” she replied coolly, arching a brow as she stood her ground.

Crow swallowed hard, gathering his thoughts.  “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you.  You’ve had so much on your plate, and I just… I just wanted to give you a break.”

Seighdra’s eyes narrowed.  “Crow, Fikrul affects us both.”

“I know,” he admitted, his voice quiet but heavy with guilt.  “But he’s the way he is because of me.  I did this to him, and I need to fix it.”

Seighdra wasn’t having it.  “So, you personally need to fix it?  I don’t think so.  I’ll get my team together, and when you’re ready to take action, you let me know.” Her tone was sharp, her frustration clear.

Crow let out a small sigh, recognizing her fiery determination.  He was used to her hotheaded temper about missions, but this one felt different.  He couldn’t help but feel personally attacked, even though he understood where she was coming from.  This mission was deeply personal to him, and he couldn’t let it go.

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Stardust and The Crow ch 227: A peaceful end to summer

Once the kids were asleep, Crow stepped outside to find Seighdra sitting on the patio, her gaze fixed on the flames dancing in the firepit.  The flickering light cast soft shadows across her thoughtful expression.  He approached quietly, taking a seat beside her on the couch.

“Penny for your thoughts?” he asked, his tone warm and inviting.

Seighdra glanced at him, a faint smile touching her lips.  “Just thinking about everything,” she replied softly.

Crow chuckled, leaning back slightly.  “It has been a whirlwind of events, hasn’t it?”.

“Yes, it has,” she sighed, her eyes returning to the fire.  “But I’ve been thinking about something else, too.”

“What about, love?” he asked, curiosity coloring his voice.

“How thankful I am for you,” she began, her words steady and deliberate.  “Raven wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you, and I wouldn’t still be a Guardian if you hadn’t wished for Cayde to be in the Pale Heart.”

“Seighdra –” Crow started, but she held up a hand to stop him.

“No, Crow.  It’s true.  Every event in my life led to you saving Raven.  Everything – from Oryx, to freeing you from Spider, to you going through that portal.” Crow furrowed his brow, his uncertainty clear.  “I don’t see how,” he said hesitantly.

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Stardust and The Crow ch 224: Seighdra can finally relax - sort of

“Thanks, Mom.” Bradren hugged her tightly, feeling lighter than he had in days.  Then the two of them made their way back to the dining room, side by side.

“Everything okay?” Crow whispered as Seighdra sat down beside him.

She nodded, giving him a warm smile.  “Yeah, everything is perfect.”

“Hey, Mom, school starts in about three weeks,” Hailey said as she helped clear the table.  “When are we going to go shopping?”

Seighdra thought for a moment.  “How about next week?  I’d love to spend some quiet time with you kids before then.”

“Okay, cool!” Hailey beamed, her excitement lighting up the room.

Just then, a ball of warbeast fur rushed into the house.

“Sirius!” Jolvar hollered, trying to get the warbeast pup to calm down as it bounded into the room.

Seighdra looked up at her son as he entered the dining room.  “You named the pup, Sirius?”

Jolvar glanced at her with a grin.  “Yeah.  You named our baby brother Orion, so I thought, why not Sirius?  The Hunter’s dog for the warbeast pup.”  He wrestled the pup back into its collar, his grip slipping as the energetic little creature wiggled free.

“Not as easy as you thought, huh?” Crow laughed, watching his son struggle with the pup.

Jolvar laughed.  “Oh, no worries, I got this!” he said, but the pup immediately took off, zooming around the family room and dining room.

“I see.  Okay, you’ve got this,” Seighdra teased, her eyes twinkling as Jolvar groaned in defeat.

“Here, let me help,” Crow said, stepping in and grabbing the pup.  He scratched behind its ear just right, and the pup immediately calmed down.

“How… uh, what did you do, Dad?” Jolvar asked in awe.

Crow chuckled.  “Spent some time with warbeasts when working with Caiatl.  You’ve got to know their weak spots.”

“Huh, guess I’ve got a lot to learn,” Jolvar said, taking Sirius from Crow and gently placing him in his kennel.

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Stardust and The Crow ch 206

As soon as she stepped out of the stairwell and into the Guardian basecamp, Crow greeted her with a warm hug and a gentle kiss.

“Hi.”  Seighdra murmured, holding onto Crow

“Heading back out to find more lost Ghosts soon?" Crow asked as he led her to the camp chairs.  “Sit down.  I'll grab you something to eat.  I'm guessing you haven’t eaten while you’ve been out in the field.”  He shot Seighdra a knowing look.  She returned it without saying a word, but he knew her well enough to understand.  “Seighd...” he sighed.

She could hear the concern in his voice.  “What, Crow?  Jolvar and I were busy,” Seighdra replied, cocking her head with a sigh.

“Sit here.  I'll be back with food—and you're going to eat,” Crow said firmly as he walked away.

“Yes, sir,” she teased, giving him a mock salute as she sat down.

Crow returned with a plate piled high with food.  Seighdra took the plate from him and stared at it in disbelief.  “You really think I need to eat all of this?” she asked, perplexed by the amount.  “There's no way I can eat all of it.” With a shrug, she picked up a piece of dried apple slice and began to nibble. 

“I'm not expecting you to eat it all, but at least something.”  Crow said as he sat down beside her.

“Okay.  Anyway, I'm waiting for Micah to send me more Ghost telemetry before I head back out there, so after this, I plan to take a nap.”

“When you wake up, we can head back out into the field together.”  Crow suggested, taking a sip from his cup.

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