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httyddragonfox · 4 months ago

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Leola's mother fic: Wish

The whole idea of Startouch elf reproduction boggles me as their essence is made of stars, but let's just say they can reproduce normally for this.

You and your husband were both fascinated in the world. He was interested in the secrets it and the universe had to offer. He was a curious soul, wanting to possess every secret of potential each primal source held. As for you, you couldn't help but admire the beauty of everything, how each source and secret flows into one another, how everything is connected, and the life existing in such ephemeral things. That's how the two of you were drawn together. Coming together, you made Leola.

Everything you thought about beauty was remade on the day she was born. She was the most beautiful being to ever exist. You were not put off by the fact she only had one horn, that just made her more beautiful in your eyes. She was so unique, no one else could ever compare, her one being made in this moment. The fact she was adored by Aaravos only confirmed the deep love you held for her. There was something that fascinated him more the secrets of the universe, that proved how precious she was. The love he held for her, made your love for him stronger.

You both called her "my little unicorn," and that nickname wasn't misplaced. As she grew she grew pure and innocent, with a large warm open heart. She was curious and clever like her father, and cared not about the flaws of mortals, much like you. However her compassion seemed much greater than yours, as you admired mortals as they were, she would spread her love amongst them. They loved her as she loved them. She had many friends, in animals, elves and humans. She even showed kindness to the plants surrounding her. She had moments of being odd, but you only saw them as lovely little quirks she had. You would not trade her for anyone else.

She knew how loved she was, and drew pictures for you and Aaravos. She drew pictures of him, her, them together, for you she drew pictures of flowers and trees, beautiful things she knew you loved.

You were all so happy in those short years.

Yet that happiness...in one instant...was taken from you.

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You begged, and argued with the council to spare your daughter. She was an innocent child who did no wrong and never sought to. You were willing to die for her, She had potential to be greater than you, she was much more beautiful than you were, her spark should not be snuffed out. They refused, the only mercy they gave was that either you or your husband could die with her if you chose.

Your spirit died in that moment, knowing there was nothing you could do to save her. There was no possible way to continue life, knowing such a beautiful child was murdered, was taken from you, that would be an injustice. You were so tempted to die, so your Leola wouldn't be alone where she went, so you wouldn't feel such agony of grief, yet you saw his eyes. He was angry, he possessed such a fury, one would be driven to do anything. What of the world Leola loved, what would happen to it? A bigger injustice, would be letting Leola's wish be unheard. So you chose to live, and protect the world she loved.

She was so scared when she died, but you did your best to comfort her before the end. You and your love cried for 100 years following her death, knealt over her fallen form. There were times you held him as he cried, times he held you, times you held each other, and times where you just let your tears fall. Your wailing could be heard to the stars, as the merciful one came and comforted you. You didn't want their comfort, you wanted nothing more to do with the stars and the heavens. From now on, you were solely earth-bound, as the heavens had betrayed you.

Both your hearts had dimmed. He became known as the midnight star, while you were the star of twilight. You and Aaravos hardly spoke anymore, there was no joy left in your life. Yet you had a mission. You continued where Leola left off, and taught the humans primal magic, entrusting the knowledge to the wise ones. You barely let yourself be known, lest the stars intervene then as well. Cloaked and mysterious, you taught them the makings of primal stones, taught them the ancient draconic words, and thus Elarion rose from the knowledge, as well as other major cities. You didn't limit your help to them, you also passed on advice and insight to elven cities, and the wise ones residing there. As for the dragons, you kept your distance.

Anak Arow garnered your disdain and contempt, you confronted the Dragon royalty after your greiving, telling them the result of the prince's actions. As much as they tried not to offend you, they didn't see any harm in what he had done. So you gave them a prophecy, Anak Arow will die in suffering, despair and agony, and it will be brought on entirely by his own fury and arrogance.

Even that couldn't dispell your pain.

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You heard how the humans aquired something dark and preverse. Sol Regum had gotten involved and was blinded, crippled, and apparently he also lost his mate. This seemed too convient.

As well, humans were content enough with primal magics, some even forging their own connections. Why would they seek out the destruction of magical creatures, just to aquire power they already obtained? Morever, how would they discover that the power within others could be taken and used? There was one you knew who understood all magics, even the deep and dangerous kind. You never thought he would share it with humanity. You thought maybe it wasn't him. You were hoping it wasn't.

Eventually the unicorns were all but wiped out and the continent was split. You could not ignore this any longer. As you two had barely spoke, you still knew how to find each other. You confronted him.

"Were you the one who did this? Did you teach the humans this magic?"

"They would have discovered it on their own, I just sped up the process."

"It was you, the unicorns are near dead, and it is your doing." You were in shock.

"Why would you do this? The humans were content enough with the primal secrets given to them, they could survive."

"They would not thrive. With this power they can stand on their own easily, they would not be threatened by those who look down on them."

"They are feared, the elves and dragons are disgusted by them; the whole race is being prosecuted when many of them are innocent."

"They are innocent, they only seek to help their people."

"You've taught them to murder for power. You've corrupted them. Murder is something that eats away at the spirit; even using what has been murdered for power...it's vile."

"It's what the humans need." You could not look at him.

"You were beautiful once...the humans can still be beautiful. This...is not beautiful. You wish for humans to have power over elves and dragons, with a power that can wipe them out. This is not the world our daughter wanted."

"No, this is the world the stars asked for when they murdered her."

"You rather give them what they expect, instead of trying to prove them wrong. Prove that humans having magic is no threat, instead you prove them right...you prove that our daughter's murder was justified." You could not help but cry.

"It will never be justified. They murdered an innocent child."

"What murder will this wrought? Too much to count." There was silence. "I will not go against you, as that would make Leola sad to know her parents are fighting each other, but I cannot stand with you."

He was not the elf you loved, even if you loved him still. He was not the father Leola loved. This was a stranger, a monster wracked with grief.

Before Xadia was truly split, you asked those at the Moon Nexus to let you see your child. You longed for her in those trying times. They warned you of the danger, that you could be lost. You didn't care, if you were you'd at least be with your daughter.

How could you face her though, her mother who failed to protect her? Seeing her again, you could not stop your tears. You apologized profusely. You expressed your desire to not leave her side. She was happy to see you, she still loved you.

"Mommy, please help Daddy. He is lost."

You still had a reason to live. So you agreed. How could save him without standing against him?

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When Luna Tenebris died you knew it was him, just as you knew it was him when Adititi disappeared. The elves and dragons went to war and threatened to destroy each other. It seemed Aaravos wished to destroy all of Xadia. There was an orphan, who wished to investigate the Chaos. She was tenacious, but she had a good heart. You presented her with Aaravos' key, it opened a book of power, but could also detect when power was near.

"To know what happened, you must know where it came from." That was all you told her. The Orphan found the source to be from the stars and travelled to the far north to determine who it could be, as they knew everything about the stars. They informed her only the Midnight Star was capable of such feats, as all the power was his to know. They gifted her with the Novablade, so she could deal with this Fallen star. She approached the Dragons, and told them of his treachery. That's when you approached her again.

She sought to slay the threat, you had to inform her that would not work.

"After a star's body is slain, their essence retreats to the heavens and they reforge their form when the stars align again."

"There has to be some way to kill him."

"The only way a startouch elf can be killed is when they are in the heavens, their star would be forced to fall to earth, but only startouch elves may enter the heavens, it's not for mortals to tread."

"You knew it was Aaravos when you talked with me before, didn't you?"

"There isn't much I don't know."

"Then why not just reveal what you knew?"

"It's not my destiny to reveal the truth."

"You know him don't you." This made you freeze in your pacing.

"The cube, it glows with the same power around you as it does him. You're of his kin...one of the great ones." She could see your eyes now had an intense hatred inside of them.

"That is technically true."

"Then you could deal with him, if only a startouch elf can kill one."

"Even if I chose to help you, it is for nought. We must be in the heavens to end his life, and neither him nor I will step foot there."

"Why not?" You turned to her sharply, your eyes were filled with hatred and anger, but also saddness and grief.

"We wish not to have anything more to do with them!"

"How can we stop him then?" You softened. She generally cared for everyone around her and wished for peace, a world that Leola wished for.

"Not easily. He can forsee the future if he knows what to look for, and has the power of all sources. If you let him, he will continue to unleash chaos upon the land. For starters, you must not let him know what you know, act as though you are unaware. Then, you must trap his essence. He could go anywhere he pleases such is his power, but to trap his essence, his power would be limited. He would still have power regardless, so no one can know his location, or else he will get them to free him."

So she forged alliances, the dragons, elves and humans together worked together to forge his prison, with special mention to the human mage known as the jailer. The orphan sought my help, one final key to stopping Aaravos.

"You know where he will be, you could help us trap him." You sighed.

"If I do this, there is no going back for me." The Orphan was confused, but you agreed. You told her of where you could find the most opportune time to trap him, and agreed to distract him so it could happen. This would be a betrayal to him, but he had already betrayed you when he lost sight of himself.

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"What do you hope to gain from having Xadia detroy itself?" You asked him one day.

"Why do you assume that's my goal?" You gave him an incredulous look.

"The elves and dragons are at war with each other. They seek to destroy each other, similar to the use of dark magic, destroying the magical folk. I know you well, Aaravos." He chuckled. "What do you hope to gain? All of this is chaos."

"That's the point of all of this. The cosmic order believes humans having magic would bring chaos and destruction, so that's what it's getting."

"You wish to play into the destiny that is written, instead of writing a different story."

"Do not tell me you are defending the cosmic order, the very thing that issued our daughter to death."

"You seek to destroy it, but what else would you destroy in your path? I agree it is cruel, to condemn a child who meant no harm, but cruelty will be ended with love, not more cruelty!"

"You wish to show love and mercy upon those who haevn't had enough cruelty thrust upon them to know our pain. They deserve to suffer as we have. As I continue to suffer."

"Do not mistake my inaction as apathy, Aaravos! Who cried that ocean with you!? Who stayed by your side the entire 100 years and wept with you over what we lost!? I want nothing more to do with the stars and if I never see them again it would be too soon! That does not justify vengeance, Leola would not have wished it."

"Maybe not, but Leola is gone due to the cruelty of the world, so I must be cruel in return."

"I really hope you can come to your senses, Aaravos and see what our daughter truly desired." Aaravos was then trapped. Your eyes gazed at him with tears. You've truly lost everything now. Aaravos' eyes see you as just another traitor. How could you face him again? The jailor would hide the prison, and then hide herself until the day she died, all so no one could know where he was.

It's a sad irony that he was placed in your daughter's grave, but maybe being closer to her would remind him of who she was and what she would want.

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