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agrimedena-drax · 2 years ago

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Context:

The scene takes place around the first parts of the story (around 3-4 months after beginning of the action).

Vieno and their friends come back to Quinque Lupi Academy after winter break spent at Devina's house, where the Expo Winter Ball took place.

This ball was an important meeting of many political and education personas, it's also the great occasion to meet old friends, meet new ones, tighten the bonds and dive into passionate romances...

Many things happened between Devina and Lubos, Dakarai and Azar, Ferrer and Vieno. Vieno especially will soon know the consequences of their recent actions...

Cast:

Vieno Mustonen (they/them) x Ferrer Wiseegoth (he/him)

Devina Mishra (she/her) x Lubos (mentioned)

Nurah Sultan (she/her) x Lech Sokol (he/him)

Dakarai Pretorius (he/him) x Azar Inness (he/him)

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"Snowball battle royal!"

Quinque Lupi fluff snippet

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Strong shrug woke me up from a dream. With my eyes blurred, I looked up to see Lech's smiling face.

"Heir Mustonen, shall thee wake up finally!" he teased me.

I immediately raised myself from the bed, pushing him off me and grabbing his hair. Sokol whined quietly under the pull.

"What in the spirits are you doing here?" I asked, surprised. "How did you pass the dormitory guard?"

My eyes went to Nurah's blushing face. Of course.

I giggled under my nose. Then looked into Lech's eyes again.

"Why would you wake me so early on the weekend?" I asked, yawning.

"Look outside" he smiled with a little pain on his face.

I did what he said. I gasped quietly.

The area of Quinque Lupi was covered in a thick layer of snow. My eyes immediately widened and shone with thousands of little starlights. I let go of Lech and sprang from my bed, just to look closer out of the ice cold window.

"You know what that means," Lech asked playfully.

"Snowball battle royal!" I jumped, delighted.

"Just don't drag us into this" Devina spoke from her bed, nose in book. "You know how Nurah and I hate the cold".

"I want to go with them," Nurah corrected her.

"You do?" Devina couldn't believe her pointy ears.

"Why not give it a shot?" Sultan shrugged her arms. "There is a good reason why they've been convincing us for all those years".

"Oh, come on, Devina!" I rushed to her bed and grabbed her arm. "It will be so much fun!"

She looked at me with her coal eyes with "begging for not doing this" cold expression.

"Oh, please!" I pulled her hand while jumping from the excitement. She sighed and shook her head.

"I can't believe I'm doing this," she mumbled. "Fine! I will go outside!" she announced.

"Yay!" I squicked and hugged her tightly.

"But you better lend me some warm clothes," she added. "I already had enough of this Lasan climate"

"But you could never get enough of Lasan dick" Nurah mumbled a little too loudly.

"Said who last night?" Devina barked back, her ears trembling.

Nurah's cheeks turned raspberry red. I could see the air around her vibrating.

"What?" Lech broke the atmosphere so thick you could cut it with a knife.

"Nothing, we will join you on the courtyard!" I instantly started pushing him from our room.

Basically threw Sokol behind the door and slammed them quickly. Not even a second had passed, when I turned around to see Nurah’s eyes lighten with fire.

“How could you say that in front of him?!” she yelled at Devina.

“You are the one who started it!” Devina raised herself from her bed.

“Girls, girls, please don’t fight” I calmly approached them and put hands on their shoulders. “It’s supposed to be a fun day, right?”

They both took hunched postures, turning from each other, sulking.

“Oh, come on! How far up did they go up your asses?!” I laughed and ran for my life to the bathroom, being barely hit by Devina’s flying slipper.

“Vieno!” they gasped in unisom in the tone of disbelief.

I could hear them laughing behind the shut door.

“Ok, we better get dressed or we will freeze to death” said Nurah.

"Tell me about it," Devina laughed shortly.

~~~

I was running down the hall, far before girls, so badly wanting to take the first breath of cold, icy air that year.

The wood of the mahogany floors cracked under my heavy boots. The smell of crackling wood flew into my nostrils from two big fireplaces on both sides of the entry room. I pushed the big, heavy doors, which opened with a loud squeak.

The freezing breeze from the ocean hit my face as I got to the courtyard. The grey stone stairs were covered in a thin layer of snow.

I looked around, searching for Lech. From up there I could see the whole yards of the Academy and the dark, pine forest. Everything seemed so still and dull, but for me the grey clouds and piercing wind reminded me of home, which made me smile nostalgically.

“Vieno Mustonen” I heard a melodic voice from behind me.

There stood Ferrer, leaning on one side of the archway. My heart beat faster at the sight of him, causing this surprising uplift in my chest.

“Ferrer Wiseegoth” I smiled and put my arms behind my back. “You too want to enjoy the first day of snow?”

“Don’t act so surprised” the half smile appeared on his face. “Little birdy told me there is going to be a snowball fight. I couldn’t miss it”.

“You are surprising me every day, Sir” I teased him, wrinkling my nose.

“I told you not to call me that, Heir,” he said, visibly annoyed. “Come here!” he suddenly rushed from his position and started running in my direction.

I squicked and ran down the stairs to the fields. They were slippery, but I managed to levitate just an inch to avoid sliding down. I safely landed on the last step.

Ferrer appeared right in front of me out of nowhere, probably taking the opposite route. This one time levitation betrayed me as I slipped and fell right into his arms.

He spinned us around, laughing. It was so comforting seeing him finally smile and laugh. A year ago I wouldn’t believe this would ever happen. My heart filled with joy of hugging him tightly while the whole world spinned around us. Uncontrollable giggle evaporated in the silent, cold air.

We both landed on the snow pit behind us, laughing so hard that we couldn't catch our breaths. Opened my eyes to see his almond skin face, reddish from the icy breeze. His chestnut eyes shone. The coldness of the snow suddenly disappeared, warmth spread around my body. I didn't think I'd ever felt so calm. Seeing him next to me, smiling, being happy, going out, it was enough to make me feel elated.

Ferrer's hand slowly reached my cheek. He stopped right before it, hesitant. His fingertips were so close. The electrifying sensation of them barely touching my skin gave me warm shivers. I leaned towards him, allowing his hand to touch my face.

Warmth of his palm spread on my reddened cheek. My hand slowly reached towards his and touched it gently. I melted under this soothing sensation, closed my eyes to forget myself in his soft touch. He slowly rubbed his thumb on my cheekbone, very carefully and gently. Soft smile creeped onto my face.

"Get away!" a sharp, raspy, feminine scream rang in my head.

A sudden rush of coldness went down my spine. Piercing pain struck my skull like an icicle. I flinched as if I got splashed with cold water. My eyes opened widely, awakened from the void of comforting pleasure.

"Get away!" I heard the voice again, now recognising it belonging to Nurah.

I turned around to see my friend being grasped in the waist by Lech and dragged towards the pile of snow. She was screaming and laughing at the top of her lungs, smiling.

"Was it her voice or the one I've been hearing? Or are they messing with my mind even if I am awake now?"

"Are you alright?" I realised Ferrer was still holding his hand on my cheek, staring into my eyes.

I found comfort in his worried expression. His chestnut eyes shimmering with compassion. The freezing feeling faded away as quick as it came.

"Everything is perfect" I reassured him, smiling.

"Hey, lovebirds!" We heard male voice over our heads.

Dakarai was bent above us with his mischievous grin.

"Mind if I join you?" he jumped forward to land right between us. "Comfortable may I say".

I looked at him with death entering my eyes. Bubbly smile appeared on his face. He shrugged his shoulders and giggled.

"Oh, don't be so mad, Vieno, you had enough time during the Mishra Ball. And I still can't believe you forgot about your one and only best ball buddy!" he whined, dramatically touching his forehead with the upper side of his palm.

"You were busy yourself" Azar appeared right in front of us out of nowhere.

Dakarai jumped on his legs as if he had been stabbed in the butt. Straight as he had never been, he stood there tensely in front of Inness with frightened deer expression.

"No, I wasn't," he mumbled.

"Oh, you were, you were" Azar started teasing Pretorious with a mischievous smile.

"Ok, what was that now?" I asked myself in my mind.

In the meantime, Ferrer stood up and helped me raise myself from the snow. When I approached Rai, I could see his face blushing so hard, I'd never seen him like that.

"Is he shy?!" I could hear me squeaking in my head.

Azar grabbed his hand delicately with both of his hands.

"Do you want me to stop" his tone shifted to more soft and caring?

"Stop what?" Devina showed up right next to Azar, trying to warm up her hands by rubbing. Lech and Nurah stood right behind her.

Inness looked into Dakarai's eyes, as he was asking for something. Rai sighed and smiled softly. I could see his hand tighten on Azar's.

"Wait, are they?!..."

"We are together" Pretorius's voice rang in the cold silence of awaitance.

There was a pause. We were all stunned by this information. I could see Rai's eyes desperately seeking approval.

Suddenly we heard a quiet sob. Devina's eyes got filled with tears, she wiped her nose with the handcarechief. She raised their conjoined hands and kissed them ever so slightly.

"Hey, Devi, what's wrong?!" Azar asked, clearly confused.

"I am just so happy for, you idiots," she laughed quietly, one tear falling down her cheek. "Especially you, Dakarai".

Rai brought Lady Mishra to them and closed them in a hug.

"I am happy, too, Devina," he said quietly.

"Wow, wow, wow! Hold on!" Lech broke the tension. "What just happened?!"

"Well, we got together during the ball," Rai answered shily.

"Dude, why didn't you tell me in the first place?" Lech got noticeably upset.

"It was no new to me, you know, being in a normal relationship" Rai tightened his grip on Azar's hand. "It felt so fragile and precious, I was scared of even admitting it to myself at first".

"Now I know," he looked into Azar's eyes. Innes's face brightened. "That it's not going anywhere" Rai smiled brighter than ever.

"Oh, man!" Lech whined. "I am so happy for you, too!" he cried and threw himself at Pretorius.

They both landed on the snow, Sokol ostentatiously sobbing, Dakarai annoyed that his friend was ruining his best coat.

"Ok, ok, buddy, you're ruining my outfit!" Pretorius mumbled, annoyed. "This is the finest, tailor-made coat!"

"Spirits, you're all so dramatic" said Nurah, doing a big eye roll.

Our loud laugh rang in the winter air like sweet bells. It was a wonderful sound. I looked around and saw all my friends smiling, happy, careless. I wanted to remember this image forever.

Ferrer's hand quietly slid into mine, gently tickling my palm. I felt a tiny, pleasant shiver go up my arm. Shy smile creeped on my face, which dived into my black shawl, covering the rush of redness on my cheeks.

"Ok, children, we didn't gather here for the sappy confessions" Azar clapped his hands and rubbed them together. "Who is ready for snow dodgeball?"

Everybody immediately snapped out of the wholesomeness of the moment. We all know what is dominant in your group: determination. And today nobody wanted to leave the battlefield as a loser.

Before I ran behind the others, I grabbed Dakarai by his wrist. He looked at me curiously.

"I am happy, too," I whispered. "You deserve somebody, who loves you unconditionally and Azar is the good guy. You have my blessing".

"Thank you, Vieno," Rai smiled warmly. "You and Ferrer, too" he winked before joining the others, leaving me slightly bedazzled.

"You will regret calling me a child, Azar!" Devina's yell could be heard from afar.

~~~

"I still can't believe that you idiots decided to throw ice at them" Azar murmured over his cup of rum hot chocolate.

"It wasn't my idea" Ferrer mumbled, slurping his white chocolate. "Rai threw it first".

"You shady traitor!" Dakarai dramatically raised himself from the armchair. "Who was so desperate to win and gave me ideas?"

Ferrer quickly looked away, avoiding Rai’s angry gaze.

"You were lucky that I have reflexes" Nurah looked at him angrily. "If it weren't for my kinetic powers, Devina would have a broken nose".

Silence spread around the room. We were all sitting, siping out beverages. I was looking at my friends, all of them weirdly quiet after the best fun of our lives.

"So, did we win?" Lech asked out of the blue.

Azar angrily put down his mug and looked at Lech with a deadly stare.

"Nevermind" he mumbled, curling up into the sofa.

I looked at Devina, who almost became a victim of the ice cube snowball. She was silent, but also observing everything with a barely visible smile. I knew that expression. Lady Mishra was simply enjoying the over seriousness of the present scenario.

Finally, her sight met mine. That was the end, we couldn't hold it anymore. We burst into laughter, spitting a little bit of liquid from our mouths. Not much later, Ferrer covered his face to not do the same thing while holding back from losing it.

"Ew, you guys are so gross!" Rai immediately pushed himself back. Nurah did the same thing.

"What's so funny, sister?" Azar asked, clearly confused.

"You are-, you are-" Devi couldn't catch a breath.

"Spirits, you're so funny when you're serious" Ferrer ended, now grabbing his stomach with his hand, leaning back. "Au, my stomach hurts!"

"It was a very serious situation, Ferrer," said Azar, completely serious. "Someone could die!"

Now everybody except him joined the carousel of manic laughter. Nurah's giggle spread like thunder around the chamber. Lech let out the noise of an agonising deer. I could barely see anything as tears started falling down my cheeks.

"Oh, you're so dramatic, Darling" Rai leaned towards Azar with a big smile and kissed him softly on the lips.

Tense body of Innes melted under Dakarai's caress. Little smile creeped on his face. My heart couldn't help but bounce a little. I was so happy for them.

"Not right in front of my hot chocolate!" I laughed, to which both of them blushed uncontrollably, breaking the kiss.

Still a little red, Pretorius took his cup and sat on Azar's lap, purring like a cat in his embrace. It was the cutest view I've seen in a while. Of course not counting my dance with Ferrer. This was even more than cute…

I unconsciously looked at Ferrer. When my eyes met his, the blood rushed to my face. Couldn't stop myself but to feel the burning sensation in my ears.

We still haven't established our relationship, aware of each others' fear of big words. It wasn't like between Lech and Nurah. They both knew where they were emotionally, doing slow, but sure steps as a couple. A couple, another big word.

I knew one thing: he was so dear to me, he made me feel safe, my heart beat faster, my spirit calm and elated. And that's what really mattered now.

Unknown cold shiver went down my spine. In Ferrer's chestnut eyes I saw a glimpse of green, then again orange fire, a reflection of which was dancing and crackling in the common room. My body rapidly tensed, I clutched the hands of the armchair with my hands.

I tried to cover the fear with a smile, tried to fake it and put on a calm expression. I took a deep breath, only to notice Ferrer still looking at me.

He looked around, as if he was checking if anybody was paying any attention to him. Azar and Dakarai were cuddling on the armchair, Lech and Nurah playing with their hands, Devina took out the esthetic paper and started writing.

"Probably writing to Lubos" I thought.

I jumped on my seat from the sudden circular touch of Ferrer's hands on my knees. Worry and care was visible in his eyes.

"Is everything alright?" he asked softly.

"Yes, I think I am just a little underslept" I whispered, trying to avoid eye contact.

"Are you sure?" Ferrer asked as always when I wasn't alright. He had great intuition. "Sorry, if I was to clingy today-"

"You weren't" I cut in, taking his hand and putting it on my cheek, hugging it delicately. My sight went straight onto his.

"It's comforting. It makes me calm" I rubbed my thumb on the outside of his hand.

His eyes shined the red lights of the fireplace, filling themselves with barely visible tears. Ferrer slowly reached behind me and pulled me closer. He hugged me tightly, kneeling and laying his head on my chest. I felt his hands travelling on my back, massaging them with slow motions.

I took a deep breath from feeling so blessed and loved for the first time. My arms brought Ferrer closer to me, closing him in my embrace. I laid my head on his. The smell of his hair glided in my nostrils like the sweetest aroma. Our hearts, now pressed against each other, were both beating insanely.

It was the best end of the day filled with laughter, snow fights and time spent with people I loved. I wished this happy memory never died in me. I wished this happiness could last forever.

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Hello everybody!!!

Yay!!! Agrimedena finally made a comeback!!!!

Don't ask me how many time and courage it took to post this...

Now that I am here, I am so happy to post a little ✨manifesto✨, exaggerating of course, of Quinque Lupi characters, lore, relationships and mystery...

Hope you had a good time reading this snippet!

I am more than open for your opinions and suggestions on anything, by posting here I am trying to constantly improve on my writing and your words would help me a lot with getting better with every single piece.

Thank you so much for reading till the end! Have a wonderful time! ✨

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