#trf fanfic

[raileurta]

Emotional support humans

In this au the war ended before humanity got involved in it but for one reason or another we still find out about the bots. Standard fist contact stuff happens you know but the bots eventually realize how much calmer they are around humans.

Bots find it hard to go into statis when there's a high likelihood of being attacked in your sleep, but with humans those worries seem to just melt away. It's kinda weird to them to feel protected by a very small organic creature. Regardless stuff like this keeps happening so seeing an economic opportunity humans created "Flesh therapy." (Everyone thinks it's a terrible name but it was the one that stuck)

Flesh therapy could be but not limited to: cable straightening, therapy sessions, human cuddling, car washes, becoming living fidget toys or the main thing live in human therapy dogs.

It will vary but usually a human will live most of the time with a bot (the company will provide basic necessities) and help them through daily life. They have their own vest with cybertronian writing and a government issued work id.

[leosficlist]

Unwasted by PatternofDefiance 8.9k words

“John finds it three months after he's moved back.

He's on the hunt for something to make for dinner, is scrounging through the cupboards, when he happens upon the graveyard of pasta boxes Sherlock still seems to create when left to his own devices. Behind seven boxes of pasta, all almost completely empty, is a dark-glassed bottle, with a paler coat of dust.

It's unopened.

John's face falls slack when he sees it, instantly recognises it, and for a long moment he just stands and looks at it.”

my notes: emotion filled first time, love confessions, post-reichenbach, will be rereading again and again

[tessa-liam]

Smoke and Mirrors

Smoke and Mirrors 

Chap 5 The Search Begins 

Book: The Royal Romance Finale AU 

Series Premise: Hidden in the shadows, poised to challenge the status quo are enemies of the state. The loyalties and honesty of family and of friends will be tested. ‘Keep your friends close, your enemies closer.’ 

Catch up: Smoke and Mirrors Masterlist 

Main Pairing: Liam Rys x F!MC Riley Brooks-Rys, OTP ‘LiRi’ 

2nd Pairings:   Leo Rys x Amalas, Drake Walker x F!OC Delaney Leigh 

All characters belong to Pixelberry, except Delaney Leigh and Officer Alex Cossoy 

Rating: M🔞*Series Warnings: NSFW material, sexual innuendo, adult language/swearing/drinking 

Category: Alternate Universe/on-going series/angst/fluff 

Words: 1971, Read: 10 minutes 

Chap 5: The Search Begins 

Chapter Summary: The search for Lena begins in Monterisso.  

Music Inspiration: Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor/John Legend 

A/N1: @choicesflashfics Week #23, Prompt #1 - “If there was ever anybody meant for me, it’s you.” 

A/N2: Not beta’d - please excuse all errors 

A/N3: This is my submission for Choices March Challenge, Prompt: “Forehead kisses”, @choicesmonthlychallenge @lovealexhunt 

Catch up Here... Smoke and Mirrors Masterlist 

Monterisso Royal Palace 

As the Royal SUV passed through the entry gates of the palace grounds, Ellie excitedly bounced in her car seat next to Riley. 

“Look mommy, Micaela’s palace!”  

“Yes, princess, it’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Princesses Eleanor and Micaela were spending the week together while the search for Lena begins. Riley was looking forward to spending some one on one time with Queen Amalas, as well as, learning more about ‘Lena Rys’. 

Unbeknownst to Riley at the time of planning, however, her husband had arranged for her to stay exclusively at the Monterissan palace for the week. Liam wanted his pregnant wife to stay out of the active search and be sheltered at the palace with guards while being away from him physically. He had made the arrangements ahead of time and without her prior consultation; which irritated her. 

Riley wanted to take part in the search, but after hearing Liam’s concerns earlier in the morning, she realized that his concerns were justified. 

Earlier that morning, inside the royal chambers aboard the royal yacht... 

Riley was livid. She didn't want to be forced to stay behind in the Monterissan palace, under any circumstances. Her anger was focused on Liam, because he wasn't willing to come to a compromise with her on this issue.  

“Why did you not tell me this before?” 

“...because I knew that you would fight me on this. I needed to have the arrangements in place before we entered this country.” 

Liam knew his wife. He knew that if she could, she would lead the search party with guns blazing.  

“Let Interpol take the lead on this. The sooner we find this woman, the better. I will keep you informed with every detail as it happens. I promise, love.” 

Riley glared at Liam and then looked out the window. He was right, but she still felt annoyed that being pregnant meant ‘sitting on the sidelines’ and not being productive.  

The royal yacht had anchored, and she watched as Drake and Delaney were stepping into an SUV on the dock. 

“Love, remember our wedding night?” Liam interrupted her thoughts and continued. 

“One minute we were dancing in the ballroom, and then in the next moment, I was being told you were taken. 

I had let my guard down...” 

Riley turned to Liam, taking his hands in hers. “Liam, how could you have known that was going to happen? We cannot let the past dictate our future.” 

“Yes, but only a fool doesn’t learn from his mistakes. Last night, I dreamt we were dancing, Riley, and I was holding you in my arms. Just like our wedding night. Then, just like that night, Bastien informed me that you were taken. The man I had entrusted with our safety. The man who is now incarcerated for treason. 

I woke up in a panic.  

The anxiety was back.  

I could not breathe. 

When I finally realized that you were lying next to me, sleeping peacefully; the relief was palpable. I think I had this dream as a reminder, to not take your safety for granted again. Ever.” 

‘In the blink of an eye, just a whisper of smoke, you could lose everything, the truth is you never know.’ 

“Riley, I know that you are early into the pregnancy, but you need to take care of yourself.” Placing his hand on her baby bump, “and our babies.” 

“After that dream, I knew what I had to do. We are not promised a tomorrow, Riley. If something was to happen to you, if I made the wrong decision for your safety, and you were harmed in any way; it would destroy me.” 

Riley lovingly cupped Liam’s face and reached up to give him a lingering kiss. “If there was ever anybody meant for me, it’s you.”  

Overcome with emotion, she hung her head. “I’m so sorry Liam, I am acting like a child.” 

Liam looked down to her face and lifted her chin with his thumb and forefinger. Gazing into her chocolate brown eyes, he gently wiped the tears that were falling on her cheeks. 

Kissing her again, “my queen, when this issue is resolved, I think we will go on a vacation. Just you and me, Ellie, and these two little ones.” 

“You have my attention, Liam.” Riley smiled, pulling his body close to hers. 

“Mommy, Daddy, I am ready.” Ellie announced as she stood beside her nanny at the door.  

Liam dropped his forehead to his wife’s forehead and whispered, “stay safe, my queen. I love you.”  

“I love you too, my king, so much!” 

“Oh, and love....I will take you anywhere you choose.” Liam winked and placed his hand on the small of her back, to guide her towards Ellie. 

Riley turned to her daughter, taking her hand, as Liam reached for Ellie’s other hand. They walked together to the dock to the other waiting SUV. The royal guard opened the door for Riley, while Liam walked with Ellie to the other side of the@ SUV. 

“Ok, Daddy, I will,” her blue sparkled as she looked up to her father. 

After ensuring his daughter was secured in her car seat, Liam kissed Ellie’s forehead. “Take good care of your mommy, princess.” 

After closing the door, Liam sighed as he watched his family drive off towards the Capital. He then turned to walk towards the other SUV to join Drake and Delaney. 

*** 

The driver slowed to a stop; the security detail of the Monterissian palace moved into position surrounding the SUV carrying Riley and Ellie. 

Amalas was waiting outside the palace doors, as the royal guard stepped up to open the door for Riley, as Ellie and her nanny followed. 

*** 

Royal Monterisso Hotel 

Walking into the opulent hotel lobby, Drake and Delaney were shown to the concierge desk for the check-in while Liam was ushered to a secure meeting room by the Interpol operatives. 

“Your Majesty,” Officer Alex Cossoy, along with the detectives bowed. 

“Gentlemen, ladies,” Liam answered in response. 

Leo and Olivia were already seated at the conference table, when Drake also entered and sat down. 

“Let’s get started.” Officer Cossoy began with a briefing on the current 

situation and confirmed that the search party had narrowed the search area down to a five mile radius. 

“A five mile radius from what point?” Leo asked, sitting forward to view the map of the area that was laid out on the table. 

“That would be here,” the detective pointed to the map. “Five miles north of the city center, according to the last reported location,” the detective replied pointing to the map. On the screen the detective typed in the coordinates that they had received earlier from the local authorities. 

Leo pointed to the harbor on the map. “Can you zoom in, here?” 

“Yes, sir.” The detective moved a curser over the map, and a magnified 

image appeared. Liam pointed to a large boat docked at the pier. 

“Get the team down there now.” 

*** 

Monterisso Royal Palace 

In the garden, Ellie and Micaela and a bevy of stuffed animals sat at the table at their afternoon garden tea party.  

Amalas went all out for the girls’ party, having the kitchens prepare finger sandwiches, petit fours with iced tea. 

Both girls were wearing frilly party dresses with white knee high socks and Mary Jane shoes. 

Ellie and Mikaela were giggling as they played with each other's hair, and then laughing as they ran around the table chasing after the same doll. 

Riley and Amalas sat on lounge chairs on the terrace overlooking the gardens. 

Amalas patted Riley’s leg comfortingly. 

“How have you been feeling with the pregnancy?” 

Riley smiled, “It’s going well so far. I’ve been a little emotional lately though.” 

Amalas raised an eyebrow, looking at her friend. 

“Oh, is anything in particular bothering you?”  

Riley shook her head, “no, it's just these damn hormones.” 

“Well, you are having twins. That means everything is doubled.” 

Giving Amalas a smirk, “Liam and I are finding out the sex of the babies next week.” 

“That's so exciting! Have you and Liam picked out names yet?” 

“We started the day we found out we were having twins! Liam is beyond excited! For girls, we were thinking ‘Eliana’ and ‘Elise’. For boys. ‘William’ and ‘Stefan’.” 

Riley continued, “Elise and Stefan were the names of my parents.” 

“Oh, my goodness, those names are perfect,” Amalas smiled. 

*** 

The team of operatives, dressed in black tactical gear were all armed with automatic weapons and bullet proof vests, and they were also equipped with GPS tracking devices. 

However, Lena continued to evade the authorities. 

Frustrated, Officer Cossoy kicked a storage container, sending its contents pouring onto the deck of the boat. 

“Take it easy, Officer, Lena isn't in there.” Olivia cheekily called out to the annoyed Interpol officer. 

“Damn it, I should have known this was another false lead!” 

Olivia, who was walking with Leo behind the officer, overheard the comment. “What do you mean?” 

“Well, intelligence reports suggested that the palace would be the most likely target area. I should have followed my gut.” 

“Officer Cossoy,” as Olivia began to speak, he interrupted, “Alex, please call me Alex.” 

“Alex, what is your gut telling you?” 

“Duchess Olivia, I am positive that she has a connection in the royal guard in Monterisso through Bastien Lykel.” 

As Liam overheard the words of the Interpol officer, the anxiety he felt last night returned. He needed to find Riley and get her and Ellie out of Monterisso now! 

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[inevitably-johnlocked]

Five Fics Friday: August 2/24

Happy August Long Weekend to my Canadian friends, and horrah it's Friday to everyone else!!! Let's start off this weekend with these great fanfics!!! Enjoy!

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Limitless Ocean by angel-loving-star (M, 150,730+ w., 21/36 Ch. || WIP || Post-TLD / S4 Fix It, Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, John's PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Sherlock Whump, Alcohol Abuse, Past Drug Addiction, Fluff, Parentlock, Coming Out, Nightmares, Panic / Anxiety Attacks, Dissociation, Alternating POV, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm Ideation, Internalized Homophobia, Closeted John, Angst, Insomnia, Domestics, Cuddling / Snuggling, Gay Sherlock) – Sherlock is recovering from the Culverton Smith case. But there are some things that time or body can't heal. When John and Rosie unexpectedly move back in 221B the day after Sherlock's birthday, nothing is as it used to be. Both he and John are treading on thin ice. It is only a matter of time until the first cracks appear. Until they begin to sink into the freezing waters of the ocean beneath, and are forced to face their demons, each other, and what has been lurking in the dark for far, far too long. Until it is only them, the promise of sky above the surface, and the limitless ocean flooding into their hearts.

[ace-sher-bi-john]

Got tagged by @bewitched-bullet

Honestly, these both kinda fall under the same WIP. They're ideas I'm beginning to work on from the same fanfic series.

Absolutely no promises on these ever being written, they are very far on in the series. Somehow they're the ones I have the most ideas for so far.

Tagging @creativepot4to @nowiamcoveredinyou @ineffable-brainrot if you have any writing WIPs for any fandom feel free to join in. No pressure of course!

[helloliriels]

💕 self-love time! talk about which ones of YOUR creations (edits, artworks, fanfics) you like the most then send to other creators to do the same 💕

Thank you, babes! ⭐ this is lovely! (and so hard to choose!!!) I think I'm most proud of (all time) this particular piece of work, even though it's one of my shortest, since I think of it the most often:

HOPE ETERNAL - by helloliriels

Tags: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Tolkien reference, Inspired by The Hobbit, Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers, John Watson in Afghanistan, Desert, Post-TRF, Fix-It, Canon Divergence - TEH

Summary: Tea is at 4 p.m., don't bother knocking ...

(I finally made some art for it!)

[lorirwritesfanfic]

Re: the memorable scenes in fanfic, I did want to point out one of yours! I think these were three of the most memorable ones:

1. The final scene in "Heavy" where Liam remembers Jade speaking about how heavy the Crown seems and contemplating how it didn't truly hit him until the moment he was actually crowned, without her by his side.

2. In "Fate/Coincidences" when Hayden and Natasha are teasing each other over birthmarks being places where lovers from a past life kissed them 🥺

3. In "In Bloom", undoubtedly the scene where Hana comes out to Leo. I don't mind fics where she is paired up with a guy as long as there is acknowledgment and preferably exploration of her being queer and you made that an integral part of that fic, with such lovely support from Leo.

So glad to see you keeping on writing and thank you so much for telling me what was your fave scene!!

Thank you so much! I didn't reblog the memorable scene post because I wasn't so active this year (and 95% of followers are either inactive or follow me for the stuff I reblog), but thank you so much for sharing these.

It's kinda ironic Liam deserved better from writers given that TRR/TRH/TRF series only exists because of Liam, but we never get to see those moments of vulnerability from him. And when we do, it's always through someone's perspective (Drake, Leo and even Eleanor through a freaking letter from the beyond 🤦🏻‍♀️). It was heartbreaking for me that he was only allowed to shed one single tear once. The dude has been through so much, but he has to pretend he's fine even to his wife?! I love Liam dearly and whenever I have the chance, I will write a more realistic version of him.

I saw this thing about birthmarks here on Tumblr and I found it adorable. Choosing Hayden for this may have looked odd for anyone who didn't pay close attention to the story, buy who is to say matches don't have souls and past lives? His creators didn't even expect his personality to evolve the way it did, so I thought "why not?" 💕

Oh, my dear Hana... She's adorable as friend and as LI and everyone who says she's meh or weak is just heartless lol. I can't even begin to say how much I wish she had a decent character development (because she deserved it), but anyway... If only fanfic writers can do justice for her, I'll gladly be among them 💕 Hana's sexuality is still unclear to me and there are so many nuances that could be considered. I like to go for bi because the bisexual spectrum includes so much than attraction to men and women (no one ever thought she could be bisexual but not biromantic, or demisexual, etc). It's a fun subject for me.

Btw, I still don't know what the hell I had the night I thought Leo and Hana would make a good ship (... 😂), but I like building their relationship from scratch.

Thank you once again for this and I wish you a wonderful new year!

[lizzybeth1986]

Your posts on TRR/TRH/TRF perfectly encapsulate why I don’t like the series. It was never my favourite, but it was ok…..and then it went on. And—even though Liam is my LI and he is incredibly kind and caring and romantic—I just can’t get past how much he is weakened in his own story 😞😞 when PB had the poll for the top 3 LIs I just couldn’t vote for him purely for that reason

I understand. There are several series I don't care about mostly because the content doesn't appeal or the subject matter is too overwhelming, but there are some that I dislike more from disappointment than anything else (ie there was real potential that wasn't tapped, or where I feel the potential got lost in pandering to the Creator's Pets and their stans). For me the TRR series lies in the second category.

And funny enough, my interest in those characters increased because of that. I see potential in Liam, Hana and Kiara, and their stories, which is why I now write fanfic for them. I know there are things there left unexplored, and I want to tap into that and let others see it too. I write essays on them because I see other readers (not you necessarily anon) turn what really is a narrative or writer related problem into a problem with the character itself (eg: the way Hana and Liam are often spoken of as being weak, boring and one-dimensional, or how Kiara is judged based on the lies the fandom cooked up about her).

I hope you do find joy in the content and characters you're getting now, though!

[mariemarieohcontrary]

Is that all ur art (like in the header and icon)? Wow it's so pretty. Ur blog is pretty. I like TRR too. Did z chose Liam or which LI exactly? What r ur Top 10 fave choices books? Just saw u currently read Nightbound before TRH and TRF. Are u reading it for the first time? If yes, I tell u it's good. Underrated, but good. It also has some royally beautiful elements near Chapter 9 or 10. i do not want to spoiler. but I think u will like it. enjoy. very sad it didn't get a second book but if u ever need more of that book, there r good fanfic writers on #nightbound in the #playchoices fandom or when u research or ask in the fandom for good nik and cal fics recommends. & nightbound continuation sequel project is happening on this tumblr blog: @nightboundfanfiction if interested. u can play Nightbound 2 like a real Choices game for free. Choices fans r creating sequels of those books which deserved better like nightbound, distantshores, etc. and more....

and i agree. I like both, nik and cal too. It is so hard to decide between them, i want both

Hi Anon! Thank you so much, I'm glad you think my blog is pretty! ❤️ I romanced Liam. And so far I've only managed to properly read through TRR (1-3) and TRH 1 so now I'm doing NB and they're both at the top. I love TRR but NB is slowly topping it. (Might be my obsession in supernatural stuff that tickles me while reading it haha) thanks for all the recommendations! I'm gonna make sure to check them out!

Normally I'm the sort to not be torn on who I'd go for but yeah I've been making sure there's moments chosen for both Nik and Cal throughout the playthrough lol. Thank god I'm a serial Canon disrespecter that I decided to make it poly lmao. It's nice to meet you Anon, thanks for the ask!❤️

[karahalloway]

“It’s you.” She says coldly. 

I’m speechless. How did that old shrew manage to sneak up on me like this?

She could have taken us in. Hell, any of our distant family members could have. Although, looking back I can’t help but feel grateful that they didn’t. Life had been difficult growing up with Olivia, but I can’t imagine Lucretia being the warm, friendly, mom-figure I always wanted. 

Probably doged a bullet there! 😅

We only have two temperatures here: cold, and fucking freezing.

Liam.. well Liam is a bit of a wild card. I never know what to expect from him. His sense of duty and propriety would probably have him play the perfect guest, even though Lucretia’s home looks like a haunted house.

Hahahahaha! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

She wants to be a bitch? Fine. I can play that game. “Look, I don’t remember anything about them, obviously, seeing as how I was practically a baby when they died. As my father’s only sister, I thought you would have obtained plenty of information about their death. But I suppose some Nevrakis are not as competent as others.”

...though I get the feeling that the old hag isn't gonna be intimated by a snarky response like that 😅

Lucretia smirks and I can tell she knows something she’s not saying. She thinks she has the upper hand and I need her to keep talking. “Little girl, if you think I don’t have sources, then you are sorely mistaken. For instance.. I know you and your low-born lover are involved in the occasional dalliance with King Liam and Queen Riley.”

“I have no less than twenty-five people working for me at the palace at this very moment!” Lucretia snaps.

Why do I get the feeling that this is somehow a honeytrap to expore Lucretia...? Or is that just wishful thinking on my part? 😅

“You really are an impudent little brat. No wonder your parents never wanted you. They could tell from the get go that you were worthless. A pathetic excuse for a Nevrakis.”

“Your parents were the ones who messed up and didn’t follow orders like they were supposed to! I told them to go to the children’s rooms first and take them as leverage, but they insisted on going straight to Constantine and Eleanor.”

OOOoooOOOhhh! Interesting tid-bit! Tbh, I haven't played through TRH3 or the TRF (got too caught up in fanfic lol) so I don't know if this is canon or not, but I love the idea that the reason why the rebellion failed is b/c it was sabotaged (whether accidentally or intentionally) from the inside.

No fucking way. My mind is torn between the shock of what she is telling and literally showing me, and the fact that she is this stupid. Did she think this was a good place to hide something? I’m starting to think she has never seen a movie in her life. I mean, come on, the trigger for the secret passage is always in the candelabra! Could this bitch be more of a stereotypical evil spinster aunt?

I love the random bits of sardonic humour you keep throwing in here! Because you need to cut all this dramatic tension somehow!

I don’t have to ask, and Lucretia doesn’t have to answer for me to know the truth. “Eleanor got too nosy. Too pushy. One of my idiot informants turned traitor against me and told her everything. So naturally he and Eleanor had to be dealt with.” She shrugs and looks down at her fingernails as if she just told me the most casual thing in the world. 

Again, this detail / explanation...

I casually reach into my pocket and feel around. I’m going to need backup very soon. I slide my fingers along the plastic until I feel the raised button, pushing it repeatedly.

wasirightwasirightwasiright...???!!🤓

I feel buzzing in my pocket and grin.

Lucretia is just a breath away from me at this point, and I can see the fire in her eyes. “And why are you smiling, Lilith?”

“Because you’re a dead woman.”

Lucretia is breathing heavily as she realizes what’s happening. “You did this?!” Her rage and panic is music to my ears.

“Now who has the upper hand, bitch?”

“Baby!” I hear that familiar voice call out as he makes his way through the throng of people toward me.

I’m strong. I’m independent. I don’t need anyone.. Except him. 

“Am I?” I don’t feel like I am. I touch my neck, and a small drop of blood coats my index finger. “Drake.. This is a tiny little scrat-”

“We need a doctor over here! Someone fucking get over here and help her! She’s bleeding!”

Aww, Walker, you're adorable when you want to be 🥰

“Ya, you can’t imagine it!” Drake interrupts, jabbing a finger into Liam’s chest. “You wanna send Riley into a house of fucking murderers and see how it feels?”

Squeeeee! Same HC again! 🤗 My Drake has ripped Chris (my version of Liam) so many new ones about this kind of stuff I'm surprised Chris is still in one piece 😅

“I just-” His voice cracks and when he finally meets my eyes, I can see his are rimmed red and shimmering with tears. “I just can’t bear to lose you, Lil. It would kill me.”

I hate that I made him feel that way. It hurts my heart more than anything.“Oh, Drake.” I rise on my toes and give him a soft kiss. “I’m sorry. I promise I’ll never go undercover and infiltrate an evil family member’s home ever again.”

Lucretia will be in prison for life. Olivia and I are the only remaining Nevrakis nobles now. We pave the future of our bloodline. And while it’s taken Olivia a while to come around, she’s finally starting to accept that we are better than our ancestors. 

We are the Nevrakis. And this is a new era. 

Searching For The Truth

Book - TRR AU (The Other Nevrakis)

Pairings - Drake x Lilith (OC), Liam x Riley (implied)

A/N - This fic was initiated from a writing prompt. For some reason, my mind went this direction with it, but I can’t say I’m mad about it. I had a lot of fun writing it, and I’m pretty proud of it. So thanks @choicesprompts​​ for letting me take part in this! The bolded section at the beginning is from the prompt and the rest is mine. 

A/N 2 - This is from my fic, The Other Nevrakis, set shortly after the book ends. If you haven’t read my fic, Lilith is my OC who is Olivia’s younger sister. You don’t need to have read my fic to understand this one shot.

Word Count - 4,880

Warnings - Language, blood, violence

18+ only

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[tessa-liam]

Smoke and Mirrors

Smoke and Mirrors 

Chapter 4: As the Smoke Clears 

Book: The Royal Romance Finale AU 

Series Premise: Hidden in the shadows, poised to challenge the status quo are enemies of the state. The loyalties and honesty of family and of friends will be tested. ‘Keep your friends close, your enemies closer.’ 

Catch up: Smoke and Mirrors Masterlist  

Main Pairing: Liam Rys x F!MC Riley Brooks-Rys, OTP ‘LiRi’ 

2nd Pairings: Leo Rys x Amalas, Drake Walker x F!OC Delaney Leigh 

All characters belong to Pixelberry, except Delaney Leigh and Officer Cossoy 

Rating: M🔞*Series Warnings: NSFW material, sexual innuendo, adult language/swearing/drinking 

Category: Alternate Universe/on-going series/angst/fluff 

Words: 1821, Read: 8 minutes 

Chapter 4: As the Smoke Clears 

Chapter Summary: Celebrating Valentine’s Day of lovers, family, and/or friends. The search for Lena continues in Monterisso. Not Beta'd-please excuse all errors. 

A/N1: @choices-february2023 @lucy-268 #choicesfebruary2023 #choices monthly challenge Day18- Romance|Seafood|Hanging by a Moment by Lifehouse – Music Inspiration 

A/N2: @choicesficwriterscreations #cfwc valentine 2023 Prompt, Here and Now – OTP celebrates with their kids 

A/N3: @choicesflashfics Week #20, Prompt #3 - “Are you flirting or starting a fight?” 

A/N4: @peonierose – Thank you for the picture/prompt 

Royal Chambers, Cordonian Palace 

It was an early Tuesday morning and Riley was taking full advantage of the terrace overlooking the gardens. Sipping her coffee, she relished her quiet time. 

It’s Valentine’s Day.  

...and today, her focus will be on her family. 

Starting with baking home-made chocolate chip cookies that were now cooling on the counter. Promising to help Ellie with her Valentine gift for her father, she made one of the cookies into a giant heart for her to create and decorate her gift for Liam. The royal kitchen prepared 3 colors of royal icing for the princess to help her complete her decorating project. 

For Liam, Riley has a surprise romantic dinner planned on the royal yacht tonight. A surf and turf feast with all his favorite dishes, prepared by the chef, cruising under the moonlight. 

They had been planning a trip to Monterisso since finding out about the possible missing sister/fugitive, ‘Lena.’ The timing could not be more perfect for sailing, rather than flying to the island. Leo was already there with Amalas; Leo being the King’s representative involved with the search led by Interpol. 

“Mm mm... what have we got here?” The sound of Liam’s deep groan caught her attention. 

Riley turned to look inside the kitchen and saw him take a bite into a cookie. 

“Hey, you,” she walked into the kitchen, smiling. 

“Is this for me?” He grinned, staring at the huge heart she made. 

“Yes! Yes, it is.” Riley smiled wide at his expression. Shaking her head, “it is part of Ellie’s Valentine gift for you. Do not touch, not yet!” 

“Ellie wants to surprise you at lunch after your meeting by personally delivering it to you in your study.” 

“This is my favorite kind of cookie," he said, reaching to grab another before turning back to her. “I’ll take care of these. You go finish your breakfast.”  

“Ha, ha, your majesty,” Riley chuckled. Don’t take too many cookies back to your study with you.” 

“Oh, and love.... bonne saint valentin a l’amour de ma vie.” Liam lifted her hand to kiss and then twirled her around. Riley reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck, and whispered, “buon san valentino all’amore della mia vita,” followed by a deep kiss. 

*** 

Leigh Townhouse, Capital 

“Happy Valentine’s Day, Drake!” Delaney rolled underneath the bed sheets to her side to face her boyfriend coming out of the bathroom after his shower. His eyes were closed, and she smiled at how cute he looked with his wet hair sticking up all over his head and a towel wrapped around his waist. He opened his eyes and gave her a grin.  

Walking to the bed, he bent down to whisper, “hey baby,” wrapping his arms around her and kissing her lips. Delaney smiled up at him as she laid there feeling safe and secure with the man she loved. 

“I love you,” she told him as he kissed her again. 

Drake sighed happily, “I love you too. Happy Valentine’s Day.” 

He pulled himself away from her and headed towards the closet. 

“Wait, what are you doing?” Delaney asked playfully as she watched him pull out his boxers from the drawer. 

“Getting dressed....” 

“Well, I thought that since you came out of the shower wearing nothing but your towel,” Delaney replied teasingly.  

Drake smiled back at her as he sat down on the bed next to her. He reached under the sheet to pull her bottom close to him. “And how do you know I wasn’t wearing anything?” 

Delaney blushed. “Umm...well...” She looked away, embarrassed. 

“Well, what?” he asked again, playing along with her. 

“Well, you know I didn’t see much of you last night.” 

Drake laughed. “I’m sure there was plenty to see.” 

He looked down at Delaney's expression and she did not look happy. “Are you flirting or starting a fight?”  

“A little bit of both?” Delaney replied frustrated. 

“Drake, it's the best answer I can give you right now. 

It is Valentine's Day! I thought you could stay home today with me, but instead you are going out.” 

“Baby, after the council meeting, I am coming right back here with your Valentine gift.” Drake replied with a grin. 

*** 

King’s Study, Cordonian Palace 

“Are you ready, princess?” Riley asked Ellie as they walked hand in hand down the hallway to deliver Liam’s valentine gift. 

As they approached his door, the royal guards bowed. 

Ellie raised her hand and tapped. When she heard her father's voice say, “come in,” a royal guard opened the door for Ellie and Riley. 

“Daddy!” Ellie rushed in and went around his desk. Liam picked her up and placed her on his knee.  

“Well, hello princess,” he said, smiling at her. 

“Oh Daddy, Happy Vawindines Day! I brought you a present.” Ellie handed him the giant heart-shaped cookie she had personally decorated. 

Liam kissed her cheek, “Happy Valentine’s Day, my little love. Thank you so much, will you help me eat it?” 

Ellie nodded excitedly as he placed the giant cookie on his desk. 

Riley was watching the exchange between the two of them as she sat down on the sofa. 

Liam looked over at Riley and winked. 

“Princess, I have Valentine's Day presents for you and mommy, too.” 

Her eyes lit up and she clapped her hands. 

“Tonight, after your lesson, we are going on a boat. That is where I put them. And guess where we are going on that boat?” 

Ellie furrowed her brows, and asked, “where, Daddy?” 

“To visit Micaela in Monterisso.” 

*** 

Royal Yacht, enroute to Monterisso 

After getting Ellie settled into her bed for the night, Riley changed into her evening cocktail dress. 

As the servers placed platters of crab legs, scallops, and calamari on the table, the chef set down individual plates of steak and lobster for each.

The music played softly in her ears as she walked out onto the deck after dinner. Standing there, she felt like she was floating on air. A smile spread across her face when she felt Liam’s hand gently stroke her bare back. 

“You look so beautiful tonight, my Queen,” he whispered, as he leaned forward for a kiss. 

“Thank you,” Riley deepened the kiss. 

“Come dance with me,” he said, taking her hand. 

As they moved effortlessly to the music, Delaney watched from the window, sitting at the dining table inside. It was the most romantic setting she had ever seen. 

“What are you thinking about?” Drake asked her, but he was fairly sure he already knew. 

“It must be hard being married to a King. But Riley makes it look so easy.” 

“Well, Riley is an incredibly unique woman.” Drake said in reverence. 

Delaney raised an eyebrow, waiting for Drake to continue. 

Riley noticed Delaney watching them, as the song ended. 

“Let us join Drake and Delaney inside, we still have dessert to eat.” Riley smiled as Liam kissed her hand. 

“After you, love,” Liam gently turned Riley to go inside. 

As Liam went inside to sit down at the dining table, Riley met with the chef to begin dessert service. 

“Delaney, I hope you are enjoying yourself.” Liam enquired. 

“I am. I have never been on a yacht before.” 

“Li, this is a 5-star resort on water. Thank you for including Delaney and I on this cruise.” 

“Oh yes, especially on Valentine’s Day,” Delaney exclaims. 

Riley smiled. “No problem, we are happy you could join us.” 

As the servers set their desserts in front of them, Liam squeezed Riley’s hand. “My love, you always indulge me.” 

Delaney took her first bite of the baklava, “this is delicious.” 

Drake grins at Liam and lifts his glass to propose a toast. 

“To great food and good friends.” 

*** 

As the evening progressed, Liam and Drake moved to the outside deck to discuss the game plan on the search for Lena.  

While Riley and Delaney went to the lounge area of the yacht. 

Both women being American, shared that commonality, but moreover, Riley wanted Delaney to feel comfortable in Cordonia. Since Liam and Drake are best friends, Delaney will be included with Royal court functions that Drake attends. 

“So, how did you meet Drake?” Riley asked, as she sipped her infused sparkling water. 

“We were in college together, about 10 years ago, at the University of Houston. I really liked him, so when he left to come back here, I tried to stay in contact, but I lost touch with him.” Delaney explained. 

“That must have been difficult for you. How did you eventually find him?” Riley asked. 

“I went to student services and found his forwarding address information. I kept trying to get in contact with him hoping he would remember me. He finally called me one day and it turned out that we reconnected after all those years.” Delaney sighed. 

“Yes, you were here at Halloween last Fall.” Riley smiled. 

Delaney grinned, “yes.... he was so sweet!” 

“Now, let’s talk about you. Drake told me that you had some very bad experiences when you came to Cordonia. 

Riley laughed, “where do I begin?” 

Drake murmured to Liam, “should I be worried?” Liam replied, “man, you are so screwed.” His laugh bellowed and Riley looked up to him with a smirk, hearing his comment. 

As Liam and Drake walked inside the yacht, they both took notice of the blossoming friendship of Riley and Delaney.  

*** 

Translations:  “bonne saint valentin a l’amour de ma vie.” 

~ Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life en francais 

“buon san valentino all’amore della mia vita”  

~ Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life, in Italiano 

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[inevitably-johnlocked]

Hi there fandom friend! (I hope I may call you that?) Your blog is amazing! Thank you for this wonderful little space. I have a very specific fanfic question. And please ignore if it feels too personal, BUT - what is THE fic that made you really and properly cry? Or maybe top 5? (Doesn’t necessarily need to be tragic or sad - just emotionally…evocative maybe?)

Perhaps your followers might want to chime in, too? The more recs, the merrier! I know this is a super duper subjective criteria but I would love to get some recommendations. I am in dire need of some emotional catharsis. :-) Thank you❤️

Hey Nonny!!!

You ABSOLUTELY can call me your friend! I am so lonely LOL

OH gosh, I actually have a whole LIST of fics that Made Me Cry that you can check out! I don't have enough new additions for a new list, but here are the ones currently on Part 2:

The Skin Over My Heart by standbygo (E, 8,849 w., 1 Ch. || Post-Hiatus, Fake Relationship, Case Fic, Dog Tags, Military, Homophobia, Gay Bashing, POV First Person Sherlock, Friends to Lovers, First Kiss / Time, Declarations of Love, Undercover, Haircuts, Flashbacks, Touching, Pining Sherlock, Hospitalization, Metaphors, Introspection, Hand Jobs, On the Couch, John’s Past, Angst with Happy Ending) – Sherlock and John are still trying to adjust to Sherlock's return from his hiatus when John's friend Bill Murray brings them a case. Someone is targeting the LGBTQA+ members of Bill's unit. John and Sherlock go undercover at the unit, but when they end up having to flirt to flush out the suspect, Sherlock realizes he's in over his head.

Spare Parts by Raina_at (E, 63,497 w., 10 Ch. || 24th Century / Futurism AU || Post TRF, Pre-TRF Relationship, Case Fic, Mutual Pining, Estrangement, Reconciliation, Science Fiction, Reunion, Nightmares, Angry John, Cybernetic John, Emotional Discussions / Heart to Heart, POV John, Scars, Past Drug Use, Forehead Touching, Emotional Lovemaking, Kissing, Apologies, Kidnapping, Rescue Mission, BAMF John, Bed Sharing, Top Sherlock) – Two years ago, Sherlock Holmes jumped off the roof of New London Hospital. Two months ago, he walked into John's clinic as if no time had passed at all. John hasn't seen him since. But then Sherlock knocks on John's door with a case he can't say no to, and while figuring out why the biggest manufacturer or synthetic limbs in the System is going after veterans, they also need to find out whether there's a way to fix what's broken between them. Part 1 of Realigning Gravity

Bakers with Benefits by Raina_at (E, 88,130 w., 14 Ch. || Great British Bake Off AU || Strangers to Lovers, Switchlock, Friends with Benefits, Mentions of Alcoholism / Past Drug Use, Banter, Flirting, Fluff, Light Angst, Semi-Public Sex, Past Sherlock/Victor, Mutual Pining, POV Sherlock, Obsessive Sherlock, John’s Bum) – Sherlock Holmes has a successful YouTube baking channel, but what he really wants is his own bakery. When an old friend sends him a call for the very first Great British Bake Off, he seizes the opportunity to finally win a sponsor for his bakery. Here's the plan: Win Bake Off, get the bakery, don't fall in love with the handsome Army doctor at the neighbouring station. Easy.

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But yeah, please check out the original list rather than me having to pick only five!!!!!

And as Nonny suggest, you guys PLEASE share your fics that made you cry!!!! I WOULD LOVE IT!!!

Hope these please you, Nonny!!

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And A Rotten Apple 🍎 New Year: Part 2

Series: The Rotten Apple 🍎   (if you want to catch up)  The Book: TRF and beyond Pairing: Liam x Riley / Eleanor x Nico (Eleanor x M!OC) Word Count: 3393 Warnings and Ratings: Profanity, NSFW, mention of character death / Mature audiences Summary:  Elle and Nico spend time together in Greece with Nico’s family.

Song Inspiration: Perfect Day by Hoku

Original Post:  2/1/22  at 12:52PM EST.

A/N: I felt like this chapter of The Rotten Apple would have been way too long to be one, had I put everything I wanted to in it.   So the last part will have the last piece to the new year of it, when I get to it. I’m also sorry it’s been so long between chapters, between life and just everything, and I am still struggling with the feelings I am dealing with around the death of Cheslie Kryst.  So I thank you for the friends that have been reaching out just checking on me to see how I am.   

 Nico's eyes darkened in desire as his eyes hungrily roamed the bare beautiful skin he had just revealed.

After his lips and his tongue softly tickled her skin he removed her last bit of clothing, his teeth gently nipped at her neck.

"Nicolas…."

Hearing her call out his given name, made him grunt loudly.

"Say my name again." He commanded as he gently teased her with his fingers.

"Nicolas…." Her voice was a sensual breathy moan as he slid a second finger inside her.

"I know what you need Elle…." Pulling his hand from her leaving her unsatisfied.

“May I serve the crown using only my mouth first, My Princess?”

Elle’s body trembled in anticipation.

Nico smirked, biting her lip as he kissed her again.

“Oh… I thought you didn’t like honorifics being used in bed?”  He grumbled in her ear.

“I changed my mind! Yes Nico you can!!!" Elle helped push him down her body letting out a soft whimper when Nico's lips met her skin.

"Yes, Nicolas!" She screamed pulling Nico's hair, as he commenced to ravage every inch of her body with his mouth and length.

Both laid in bed afterwards almost in a state of satisfaction, drenched in sweat and out of breath.

"Elle, you've been practicing your Greek?"

She softly laughed.

"You noticed. I thought you might like that. It turned you into an animal."

"I couldn't help it, Elle." He laughed, louder than he anticipated.

Almost immediately there was an urgent knock on Elle's door.

"Ellie?"

It was her mother.

"SHIT!!!!!"

"One moment." Ellie called.

The color drained from Nico's face as he jumped from the bed.

Elle quickly grabbed his clothes and threw them at him.

“Get dressed!” she whispered.

Nico ran towards her closet.

No! Under the bed, she mouthed silently.

Nico glanced at the closet one more time, then listened to Elle sliding under her bed; he was just lean enough to fit.

Her mother knocked again on the door.  

"Ellie I mean it, open the door, NOW!" Her mother's voice sounded irritated.

Ellie quickly slipped on her robe, ran her fingers through her hair, and quickly turned on the television.  She opened her door a sliver.

“Yes Mother?”  

Riley pushed on the door so hard, it almost hit Ellie in the face, and Ellie stumbled backwards. Riley forced her way around Ellie into the room.

“Who’s here with you right now?” Riley inquired.

“What? No one! Do you see anyone?”  

Riley walked to her closet, standing there for a moment, then abruptly opening her closet double  doors as if to unveil someone.  

She turned around to face Ellie.  

“You’re lying Ellie.  I heard a man’s voice as I was walking by. I distinctly heard a laugh, and I know I've heard that laugh before. I just can’t place it. Someone is in here with you.” Riley’s voice had more than a hint of accusation to it.

Ellie calmly laughed, shaking her head.  She wasn’t about to let her mother rattle her.

“Paranoid much? It was the television Mother. Don't you watch that show too? It's American. Thought I would embrace my roots. I’m mostly American aren’t I?”  

Nico from the other bed  was surprised.  Elle was rediculously clever, cunning, and while lying face to face to her mother, undeniably calm.  If he had gone with his initial thought, they would have been found out already.

“Hmmmm…”  Riley glanced at the television. Ironically a man was laughing on screen. 

Riley quirked her eyebrow at her, looking over her, crossing her hands over her shoulders.  

“Why are you sweating Ellie?  Is your little gentleman caller on your balcony?”  

Riley opened up the balcony door, peering out.

Ellie smirked at her still showing no fear or emotion.  The way she was being nonchalant seemed to be antagonizing her mother.

"You are not smarter than me. There was someone here."

She picked up Ellie's red panties that were laying on her floor.

"And why would you be wearing these?"

Ellie snatched her underwear away from Riley.

"I'm not allowed to wear red underwear now Mother? Another rule of something I shouldn't be doing: I have to find out about the hard way, like standing near you or touching you?"

"Don't deflect Eleanor. You always have to be so difficult. If you won't tell me the truth, maybe you'll tell your father."

Riley grabbed Ellie's arm, yanking her towards the door.

She glanced down at the bed Nico was starting to slide from under the bed. He was willing to risk everything to help her.

"NO!" Ellie exclaimed, and Nico froze.

"What?" Riley hissed at her.

"No, Mother STOP!!!"

"You will tell your father the truth."

"Then I guess we're going to the palace jail!" Ellie screamed.

Riley immediately let go of her arm in surprise.

“What did you just say?!?!?!?”

“You heard me Mother.  I know the truth.”  

"THAT DISGUSTING THING IS NOT YOUR FATHER!"

"Yes he is. And If you truly believed he wasn't, you would treat me like the others, but you don't. My father resides in the palace jail, and we both finally know that. And if someone is really in here with me, or was, why do you even care?"

Ellie took a breath before she continued.

"Because you don't. You just want to give your husband another reason why his three true heirs are so perfect, and I'm the problem child, the rotten apple. Did he tell you about Christmas yet?"

Riley shook her head.

"I won't be here, so you can pretend like I don't exist. Leave my room now, Mother."

Riley glared around her room one last time before she left.  Ellie followed and locked the door behind her.  Nico slowly slipped out from under the bed.

Elle poured a glass of wine drinking it all in one long gulp.

"Elle…."

"Why do you want to work for her?"

"Elle, it's not…"

"Why?!?" Elle said in a forced whisper.

"Because the pay helps my family. It's not for me.. I really don't need much to be happy, Elle."

"Can you go? I want to be alone."

"I don't want to leave you like this."

"Leave me alone."

"This isn't you talking.. you're hurt. Let me just…."

"You were almost dumb enough to get us both caught, Nico. You were being stupid."

"You needed help. You needed me."

"I can handle her."

"You're not pushing me out. I'm staying with you."

Elle changed from her robe to a nightgown.

“I’m staying with you.”  Nico said in a low firm tone.  

Saying nothing, Elle got into bed.  Nico checked to make sure her bedroom door was locked, then he laid down next to her.  

“Now that I’ve noticed how she looks at you Elle, it’s like I can’t unsee it. I don’t know how King Liam doesn’t….”

“I don’t want to talk about it.”  

“I’m here, if you do Elle.”  

“I know.”

She rested her head on his chest, her ear pressed to his heart.  Her body was finally starting to relax in his arms.  

“I’m here.”   He whispered again, kissing the top of her head.  Elle closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Breakfast Next Morning

“How did she luck out on that? Christmas in Greece? Mom would have never let one of us do that.”

“It won’t all be fun, it’s because of her friend that died.”  Jaiden remarked.

“Oh him.  I never liked him much. He was always around when we were kids, like he was trying to take Mother away from us.”  

Ellie looked up from her plate.

“You know I’m right here.  You can just ask me.”  

“So you’re going to Greece, with the help technically?”  

“The help?”

“He’s a guard. He’s technically our servant Ellie.”

Sadly, It didn’t surprise her that Adam said that. He used to be her best friend, until the others were born.  Then he changed. They all knew Ellie was different, even though she was Crown Princess, they knew it wasn’t that, but something more.  There was always distance between her and her siblings, and Mother had made sure of it.

“You know going to Greece with him isn't going to be like if we went with Father and Mother.”

“Is that so bad?”

“You’re used to this life Ellie, just like us.  We’re not regular people.” Jaiden sliced a piece of sausage from his plate and ate it.

“You know Mother was a regular person before all of this.”

“Yeah, but she’s not anymore. You’re going to regret going.”  

"You should leave her alone Jaiden. It's still going to be Greece no matter who she goes with." Libby looked nervous.

Jaiden laughed.  “The Crown Princess thinks she’s so evolved, to mingle with the commoners.”

Her other siblings laughed at her, except Libby. The whole conversation Libby had been watching her. Because Libby knew.

 Her sister looked uneasy.

“So I bring you amusement huh?”  

Ellie picked up her brother’s knife he was just using to slice a piece of sausage and stabbed him in the throat with it.

Jaiden screamed in pain, her other siblings in fear.

“I dare you all to laugh.”  Ellie screamed as she watched the life drain from Jaiden’s eyes.

Ellie’s hands were covered in her brother’s blood.

Liam ran to Jaiden lifting him from the chair.  

"No no Jaiden no!!"

Jaiden gasped for breath one last time and went still in his father's arms.

“Ellie what did you do? Why?!?”  

“Father I…..”

“You’re no child of mine.”  

“I KNOW!”  She screamed at him.

“Ellie!”  

“What?”  

“You took my knife.  You have your own. Give it back.”

She glanced around the table.  Her brothers and sister were all fine and  had stopped eating  to stare at her; she dropped the knife and left the table.

That had felt so real. She had never had such a vivid hallucination.  Ellie stared at herself in the mirror.

"I'm not crazy…..Am I crazy?" She asked herself.

She needed to get away from them all, and she firmly believed the trip to Greece would give her some reprieve.

Elle had her navy blue suitcase all packed; she  was ready for the trip to Greece.  The weather there was going to be warmer than Cordonia which she was excited about.  She thought she was dressed casually.  

She gave her father a hug.

"I will be fine, Father."

"Take care of her, Nico."

"I will, Your Majesty."

Nico smiled at her.  Even though she was dressed extremely casually for her, Elle still looked very polished and poised; she still looked regal.  

Once in the confines of the car alone, Nico asked gently. “Is what you’re wearing more of what you packed?”  

“Yes. I packed some shorts, dresses, and bathing suits, even though you said that the water would be too cold to swim. Is there something wrong with what I’m wearing?”

Nico shook his head at her.  

“No, you look perfect.”  

He would take her shopping when they landed.  Nico looked different, calmer.  She had never seen him in casual clothes, mostly pajamas and of course his guardsman uniform.   She liked the look on him.

“Your father upgraded our tickets, so we’re flying first class, which I know is a step down for you. Ruby One has everything.”

“I don’t care about that.”  

Honestly when she walked into the airport, they looked like a couple on vacation. But they were still in Cordonia, so they maintained their distance. Nico had duties to make sure she made it safely aboard first. Though they both looked common; he was flagged when he went through the metal detectors. He quickly produced his guard identification for the crown.

Elle slipped off her hat and sunglasses, her eyes meeting the airport security, the demeanor of the flight staff changed.

Ellie spoke with the authority her title had given her from birth.

"I am going on holiday, and my guard has pledged to get me there safely, so I would appreciate us not being held up any longer.”

“Yes, we understand Your Highness! Enjoy your trip.”  

She put on her sunglasses and hat and Nico was immediately let go  to follow her through the airport.

Elle stared around the plane in surprise.  “There’s so many seats.”  

“We're up front. I forget, you’ve only flown on private jets before.”

“Ruby One is the biggest jet I’ve been on.”  

“Also the fastest.  We would get there faster, if we were taking Ruby One.”  

Elle sat in the window seat next to him.  

“Are you comfortable?  What do you think?” Nico inquired.

“I’m comfortable, this is fine.”  

Elle’s arm bumped his gently.   There was more than enough space on the arm rests, but Elle's arm gently rubbed against his getting his attention.  

He in turn brushed his fingertips with a feather-like  touch against her wrist.  His eyes met hers.

"I'm so glad you're going with me to Greece.  We're going home."

"Home?"

"I told you, you have the heart of a Greek Girl."

Elle smiled at him.

"I thought you were from a small town?" Elle asked when they finally reached outside the airport.

"I am, this is just our first stop,  we still need a vehicle, and we have a 3 hour drive and a ferry ride, then we will be home. But before we go, let's stop in this boutique here for a few minutes."

"You said what I was wearing was…. It's still not quite casual enough for where we'll be?"

"No it's not. I didn't want to hurt your feelings Elle. You look nice, you really do. But it's too nice."

When they walked inside the Grecian boutique, Elle completely understood. She thumbed through the racks holding up a few things to herself, clearly confused.

“Elle what’s wrong?”

Her face turned a little pink.  

"I don't know what size I wear."

All Elle's clothes she ever wore were tailor made to fit her body, nothing she wore ever had a size in it, even her ball gowns she owned were specifically made solely by her measurements.

Nico went up to register speaking in Greek. Immediately a woman came over to help Elle pick some items.

She really looked different dressed casually, it suited her. She was getting more confident each time she stepped out of the dressing room.

While Elle had disappeared into the dressing room again, he took the  clothes Elle wanted to keep to the register. As he headed back to the dressing room he saw a slinky pink dress.

"Do you have that in her size?" He asked.  “And those.”  He pointed to a pair of sparkling silver heels.

"Yes, would you like to have her try them on?"

"No, but could you wrap it up separately, and the tie and charge me for it?"

The woman smiled at Nico.

"It's going to look beautiful on her."

"I think so too."

Nico winced a little bit at the cost of the items; he had never been frivolous with money.  He had never spent so much on a few things. Almost half his monthly salary went to Elle's dress alone. But she was worth it.

"You found something too?" She asked when she walked out to the counter.

"Yes, a few things."

"You'll have to show me later. I want to wear this one there."

"Beautiful!" The woman clipped the tags off of Elle's outfit.

“She’s right Elle, you look amazing.”  

“Thank you.”  

Nico carried the bags as they walked to their next location to get a vehicle.  With the beautiful day and ride they had ahead of them, Nico picked their vehicle carefully, something he knew Elle would like.

“You know I never get to travel like this.”  

“I know, and since we’re here, I thought this would be the safest place for you to do so.”  

Nico had rented a convertible for their trip.

  He had never seen her so calm, relaxed and smiling. She was enjoying the sunshine and the weather, snapping pictures of her environment.

“Can we stop Nico, and watch the sunset?”  She asked.  They had stopped several times already, and they were in danger of missing the last ferry to his hometown.  But Nico nodded and smiled.  

“Yes, we can stop if you would like.”

They pulled over the car and Elle jumped out, walking dangerously close to the cliff of the overlook.  

“Elle be careful, Please!”  There was panic in Nico's voice.

"I'm not going to fall...Are you afraid?"

Nico looked down at the ground. When he lifted his eyes to her again, there were tears in his eyes.

"My son wasn't clumsy, yet he fell to his death."

"I wasn't thinking."  She stepped back to the conservative distance from the cliff's end where Nico was standing.  As they stood there in silence watching the sunset, Elle took his hand gently squeezing it.  Nico glanced down at their hands twinned together as she had never held his hand before.

“This feels nice.”  She said out to the sunset, not looking at him.  

"It does. I'm glad we stopped."

The silence was peaceful as they continued to watch the sunset.

When they finally made it to his Mother’s house it was late in the evening.

“Mama, I said she needed a room to herself.”  

“Well you should have been here earlier.  She’s not royalty here.”  

“Shhh….”  

“Nobody else knows who she really is but me.  But she’ll have to share a room. So will you.”

“It’s alright. Thank you for opening your home up to me. I appreciate it.”  

Nico smiled.  Ellie had stumbled through the whole sentence speaking Greek to his mother.

“You’re welcome."

“I’m sorry Elle,”  he whispered.  “You’re in the room with my nieces.”

“Uncle Nico!!!!”  the girls screamed when he walked into the room first.  

He hugged and kissed his nieces.  

“This Is Elle. She’s a friend of mine.”  

“Your girlfriend?”  

Nico didn't answer but deflected the question.

“She’s a good friend, and I want you two to take good care of her.”  

“And what do we get?”  

“You’re just like your mother Nia.  But lucky for you two, I came prepared.”  

Nico pulled out two bags of candy.  

"You don't want me to sleep! You are not giving them those bags of candy tonight, Nico! Absolutely not!!!!"

Nico laughed softly, shaking his head at Elle.

"You each get a piece of candy tonight, but you'll get your full bag once I hear a report that you were good from Elle, you get your full bag of candy. Do we have a deal?"

Both girls nodded to him.

"I'll see you in the morning alright?"

"Alright."

This was a little awkward for Elle as she had never roomed with anyone before, even her siblings.

Elle quickly changed into her pajamas, and tried to make the best of it.

"We won't tell anyone, are you Uncle Nico's girlfriend?"

"Are you going to marry him?" Asked the other.

"Do you love him?"  

Elle laughed. "Stop being so obsessed with your Uncle and what he's doing. He can do what he wants. So can I."

With that the girls were finally silent and Elle relaxed in the bed.

Elle was wide awake most the night. Just imagine he's with you, she thought.  At 3:30am she groaned getting out of bed.

She quietly made her way back to the living room area. Nico was sitting on the couch skimming through the TV channels.

"Elle, I was hoping you were still awake."

"Why is that?"

"Because now I realize, I don't sleep well without you either. I know a place we can go."

They walked in silenece for a few minutes, and Elle began to smell the ocean and hear it more loudly; Nico was leading her to the docks.

"It's my cousin's fishing boat."

"And you have keys?"

He helped Elle into the boat. She glanced around, it was a small boat and clean, with the flag of Greece floating in the wind.

Nico blushed. "We used to bring girls here at night."

"You brought me to your old hookup spot?" Elle laughed.

"To sleep, there's a small bed, that I remember two can fit in."

"What was young Nico's best move?"

They were silent for a few moments.

"Elle, there's a little something…..."

He inched closer to her as he reached for her hair as to pull something out of it, and instead he grazed her cheek with a feather light touch leaning in for a kiss. Elle felt herself lean in too, and just when their lips were about to meet, he paused, and winked at her.

He waited for Elle's reaction. She laughed a little.

"That was pretty smooth, young Nico had game."

"I still have game."

"Sure you do. Let's go to bed, I'm tired."

"I'm tired too, Elle, and I have a lot on my mind. Tomorrow is going to feel like losing him all over again."

"I know, and I'm sorry."

"I'm glad you're here with me, Elle. This means so much to me."

Elle rested her head on his chest and the two quickly fell asleep.

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And now I miss him so much again... which reminds me that I still haven't finished the final chapter of TRF. I can't. God, the chokehold he has on me... Still, after all these years and all those wasted chapters of TRH when PB could have made him the Alpha, the Fucking King, the Ruler, the Majesty he deserved to be and turned him into a side character. After all these amazing fanfics, where he was shown in all his different shades, with flaws, kinks, anger, passion, duty that often binds him, love above all. Liam. There will never be a fictional man that could compare to him.

"Know that he will want to give you everything. He will love you entirely. That's the way his heart is."

queen eleanor talking about liam 💔

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14 and 17 from the cute couple things prompts for Liam and Riley please 🥰💗

Thank you so much for this ask @gryffindordaughterofathena! I decided to combine both prompts into one story. I hope you like it!

I got this request so long ago that I can't find the list anymore, but the prompts she wanted were 'super long hugs' and 'taking care of the other while they're sick'.

Sick Day

All characters belong to Pixelberry

Word Count: 1,795

Warnings: None, pure and total fluff. 

Rating: PG 

A/N:  This will also be my submission to @wackydrabbles #120 How long am I supposed to wait? The prompt will be in bold below.

A/N 2: Still rolling pre-reader free, if it sucks, my bad!

Tags: Listed below. Let me know if you’d like to be added or removed. 

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Liam knocked gently on Riley’s office door. When the knock went unanswered, he checked his watch. They were due at the council meeting in 10 minutes, he would always meet her in her office so they could walk to the meeting room together. It wasn’t like Riley to not be waiting for him.

He slowly opened the door, peeking through the crack. “Riley?” As he entered, he noticed his wife slumped over the desk, her forehead resting against the backs of her hands. He rushed to her, placing his hand on her back. “Riley, are you alright?” He started moving his hand in circles on her back.

Riley let out a loud snort and Liam chuckled, realizing that she had simply fallen asleep at her desk. “I’m up!” She sat straight up in her chair, immediately bringing her hand to her head, regretting sitting up as quickly as she did. “Sorry, I must have..” Riley interrupted herself with a sniffle that quickly transitioned into a cough. 

Liam’s amusement quickly turned to concern as he placed the back of his hand to her forehead. “Love, you’re burning up.” He knelt down to face her. “We need to get you to bed.” 

“Why your majesty, are you coming on to me?” Her voice was low and raspy, still recovering from her brief coughing fit. “We can’t go to bed now, we have our meeting. I was just resting a little so that I could be on my game.” She began coughing again, Liam handed her the glass of water that was sitting on her desk. 

“My love, you’re sick. You won’t be going to any meetings in this condition. I’m taking you upstairs to get some rest.” He stood up and held out his hand to help her out of her chair. 

“Liam I love how much you worry about me, but I’m fine. Honestly.” She took his hand and got to her feet. As soon as she was standing, she felt as if the room was spinning around her, she took her free hand and placed it on Liam’s shoulder to help her balance. “Oof, I stood up too fast.” 

“Alright, that’s quite enough of that. I’m taking you to bed.” He lifted her bridal style and walked toward the door. As he exited, he turned to Bastien and asked him to have Olivia run the meeting in their absence. 

“Liam?” Riley looked at him wide eyed. 

“Yes my love?” 

“I’m sick” 

He kissed her forehead and smiled softly at her. “I know, it’s all right. We’re going to get you to bed, and I’m going to get you everything you need to feel better.”

Riley rested her head on Liam’s shoulder, closing her eyes. She was asleep by the time he got to the grand staircase. When they arrived at their quarters, Liam opened the door and brought Riley straight to the bedroom, placing her down on the bed, her arms still wrapped around his neck. 

“Riley, we’re home. You can let go now.” He whispered softly in her ear. 

“No, not yet.” She pulled him closer. 

Liam smiled and wrapped his arms around his wife and held her for several moments. “As much as I love having you in my arms, you’re going to need to let go. You need your sleep, and I need to go get some supplies together for you.” Reluctantly, Riley removed her arms and Liam stood from the bed. “Do you need help changing?” Riley arched her brow and Liam laughed. “Riley…” He warned. 

Riley smirked. “I think I can manage. Are you going to come back to check on me?”

He leaned down, placing a hand on her cheek. “I am going to step out to cancel the rest of our meetings for today. I will be back here before you know it with some water, medicine, and hot chocolate for you. You just need to change into your pajamas and get comfortable in bed. Can you do that for me, love?” 

She nodded, smiling wide. “Best nurse ever.” 

Liam kissed her nose and walked out of the bedroom. He called his assistant and made sure that both of their meetings were cancelled for the next two days. He wanted to give Riley an extra day to recover. He moved to the kitchen, turning on the stove to prepare the hot chocolate. While that was heating up, he surveyed the contents of their kitchen to figure out what he would be making for dinner. He knew Riley would want one of her comfort meals, so he settled on grilled cheese sandwiches. She needed her rest, so he would worry about making those later. 

Once the hot chocolate was finished, he poured it into a mug, and grabbed a glass of water. When he returned to the bedroom, he found Riley fast asleep in bed. He placed her drinks down on her night table and went into the bathroom and pulled some aspirin from the medicine cabinet. He kissed her on the forehead and quietly walked to the door, leaving her in peace so she could rest. 

“Liam?” Riley’s voice was faint, but he heard her and rushed to her side.  

“Yes Riley, are you alright? Do you need anything else?” 

“You.”

“Riley, you need your rest, we can’t--” “No Liam, will you just lay with me for a while? I want you with me.” 

Liam smiled as he brushed a stray strand of hair out of her face. “Of course, my love. Let me go change and I will be right back.” 

He kissed her on the forehead and moved into his closet where he quickly changed into a t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants. He got into the bed next to her, she was laying on her side, her back facing him. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close, kissing her softly on her shoulder. Before long they had fallen asleep in each other’s arms. 

A few hours later, Liam woke up, his arm still wrapped around Riley, who was sleeping soundly. He kissed her cheek and slipped out of the bed, careful not to disturb her. When he got to the kitchen, he began pulling the ingredients needed for dinner, and bringing them to the counter. He knew Riley was very particular about how she took her grilled cheese, so he paid special attention, making sure he did it just the way he had watched her do it in the time they had been together. 

“You left me all alone.” Riley’s voice pulled Liam’s attention from the stove. 

“Riley, love, you should be in bed.” 

“No I’m fine, I think the sleeping fixed me. I'm feeling much--” Before she could finish her sentence, she started coughing again.

Liam quickly turned down the heat on the burner he was using, and dropped the spatula on the counter and rushed to her side, guiding her to sit down at the table. “Riley, you shouldn't have gotten out of bed. You need to rest.” He walked over to the refrigerator and poured her a glass of water. “Did you take the aspirin I left for you?” She nodded in response as he handed her the glass. 

“Why did you leave me?”

He smiled as he leaned in, kissing her on the forehead. “I came out here to make dinner for us. You need to eat something.” 

“What are you making?” She asked as he returned to the stove, turning the heat back on before flipping the sandwiches. 

“Grilled ham and cheese.” He replied, turning just in time to see her head perk up, a smile quickly spreading across her face. 

“Have I mentioned you’re the best nurse ever?” He winked at her, and she responded by blowing him a kiss. “How long am I supposed to wait? Because I’m kind of hungry now.” 

“Well first you need to go back to bed.” Liam answered as he approached her again. “Go lay down, and I will bring it in in just a few minutes. It’s almost ready.” He lifted her hand, kissing the back of it. 

“Only if you promise to eat with me.” She looked up at him with her saddest puppy dog eyes.

“Of course my queen, that was my plan from the beginning.” He helped her out of the seat, making sure she took her time standing, so she wouldn’t get dizzy again. “Do you need help getting back?”

She shook her head and leaned up, kissing him on the cheek before making her way back to the bedroom.

Liam finished putting their dinner together, and carried the tray into the bedroom, where he found Riley sitting up in bed watching television. Riley’s attention turned to the door, smiling as he approached. He placed the tray across her lap and slipped into the bed beside her. 

He watched as she examined the sandwich. “Does it look alright? Did I do okay?” He asked hopefully.

“It looks perfect, thank you for making this.” She smiled at him, “Now for the real test.” She brought the halved sandwich to her lips and took a bite. Her eyes closed as she moaned in delight. “Liam, this is amazing.” 

He grinned triumphantly in response, picking up half of his sandwich and taking a bite, his eyes widening with the first taste. “I think I missed my calling. I should have been a chef!”

Riley burst into laughter, which quickly transitioned into more coughing. Liam looked to her in concern and she waived him off. She took a sip of water and cleared her throat before responding. “Yeah, that pesky line of succession thing really screwed you over, huh?” Liam chuckled, taking another bite of his sandwich. Riley’s expression turned more serious, “For real though Liam, thank you. You dropped your day of running an entire country, just to take care of me. I hope you know how much that means to me.”

Liam lifted his hand, cupping her cheek. “Riley, you are more important to me than anything in the world. Being here with you, taking care of you, it is the least I can do after everything you have given me.” 

“How dare you say such sweet things when I can’t even kiss you. The last thing you need is to get sick.”

He smiled softly, leaning in until their foreheads were pressed together. “Some things are worth the risk.” He whispered against her lips before pressing his lips to hers in a lingering kiss. He pulled away, brushing his nose against hers. “Besides, what’s the worst that could happen? I get sick, and you have to stay home to take care of me?” 

Riley smirked, kissing him once more. “Doesn’t sound too bad to me.”

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Angsty Saturday fanfic recommendations 18/12/21

Hii 🌼

Today I want to recommend to you a series Nodus Tollens by Arcwin

It's set after s2e3 - aka TRF - aand it's angsty as hell.

If you just want to read or re-read separate parts and not the whole series, I got you 😉

Enjoy 💞

Lost by Arcwin

Chapters: 31

Summary: Set post The Reichenbach Fall, with some references to earlier parts in the series and fix-its. This is how Sherlock and John coped with their separation and the trauma of The Reichenbach Fall, told mostly through letters. HEAVY Angst, implied/referenced drug and alcohol abuse, lots of cursing, mental health issues, etc. You've been warned. This is not a happy fic (until the very end of the series, most likely).

Relationship: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson

Broken by Arcwin

Chapters: 9

Summary: Set post TRF, John and Sherlock are attempting to cope by writing each other letters…only John isn’t coping. He’s slowly killing himself through depression and alcohol abuse. Once things get out of hand, Sherlock blows off his mission with Mycroft and returns home to find Moriarty’s replacement has kidnapped John in an attempt to bait Sherlock, having discovered that he survived the rooftop with Moriarty.

This piece is what happens after John is kidnapped and everyone is flailing about trying to find both John and Sherlock, who is MIA.

Pt 2 of the Nodus Tollens series. Written from multiple POVs, all first person but from a variety of characters. You definitely need to read Pt 1 (Lost) to understand what is happening in this work!

Relationship: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson

The Words I Hide by Arcwin 

Chapters: 20

Summary:  After the events in the sweets warehouse, John and Sherlock try to make sense of their lives.

The third and final (probably?) part of the Nodus Tollens series.

If you haven't already, please read parts 1 (Lost) and 2 (Broken) before embarking on this one.

Mix of fluff, angst, PTSD, depression, hurt/comfort, some arguments, and finally some actual interaction between these two in ways we've all been waiting for!! (hint: it's smut.)

Relationship: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson