#while Gale works on some magic artifact to allow Astarion to be in the sun again

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Does croissant and gale get married in your story?

It's certainly something they plan to do!

But not just yet.

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Hellu, thanks for the opportunity c: I was wondering If I could request some Astarion x Male!rogue!reader, post-game where they decide to travel together and find a way for astarion to Walk in the sun again. (+Points for some Batstarion hehe)

ASTARION REQUEST, LET'S GOOO! I love this so much! Thank you! Always wanted to write some comfort for Astarion and let him be happy, the man deserves it! 😭🙏

Feel the sun again

Astarion x Male!Rogue!Reader

Word count: 2,702

Warnings: Gale jumpscare, some despresso and mentions of a dark past, but we dealing with it, call it homemade therapy!

It wasn't supposed to be like this. They were supposed to be able to live a good, comfortable life after the horrors they've been through. Why then do they have to hide in the shadows of the night? Why can only one of them feel the warmth that is the morning sun?

Life wasn't fair. Especially for Astarion. He had freed himself from his tormentor, broke the circle of abuse and yet he still couldn't start enjoying his life the way he wished. That's why Y/N intended on changing that. He would not stand by and simply observe when his lover was going through the same shit that he went through before the tadpoles, now just without the addition of Cazador. No matter how many times Astarion could tell him that he was happy where he was and maybe that was partially true, but Y/N knew him so well at this point that even the spawn's amazing deception skills do not work on him anymore as he can see right through by just one look into the man's eyes.

Of course they had an alternative. An enchanted cloak with a shadow effect put onto it that would grant the wearer protection from the sun, but the more Astarion wore it, the more tired he got, which was surprising for someone who's not meant to by tired. They came to a conclusion that Y/N would wear the cloak while Astarion rested underneath in the makeshift pocket that Y/N has made out of leather in his bat form.

Bat form was also something that they found out only recently when Astarion was so angry at the fact that his pray flew away that in the middle of his small tantrum, he transformed into a bat, scaring himself shirtless when he noticed that his point of view completely changed. When he realised he was a bat, he screeched bloody murder making Y/N cover his ears at the noise. They figured it out fairly quickly and it allowed them to use that to their advantage in many situations. Travel was one of them.

It was one of those days when Y/N was wearing the cloak, Batstarion (as Y/N grew to affectionately call him) underneath it, resting. He didn't tell his lover, but on one of the escapades he found some information about a magical artifact that could grant anyone affected by it an immunity to sun. The Ring of the Child of the Sun. Not only would it allow the wearer to be able to walk during the day, it would also protect them from any harsh heat like being near an explosion, so no more burnt clothes and scorched skin.

He knew where to look, finding clues as to its whereabouts and already planning out where to go first, keeping the map with circled places close on his hip. In fact some of those places already crossed out, leaving only two I quite close proximity, so he decided to go to the nearest one to them.

As he walked, careful not to disturb the white, fluffy Batstarion, he kept looking around for anything in sight that would tell him that this was the place and kept listening in closely for any sounds that could be potential danger. If any enemy appeared, he would have to not only defend himself, but also fiercely protect his, at the moment, vulnerable partner.

He reached some ruins and he decided to look around. Before that he took out the map carefully from underneath the cloak and looked at where he was at. When he saw the magical pointer at the place he wanted to get to, he bit his bottom lip in excitement. He knew he couldn't get too hopeful or otherwise he would only crash down to the ground with disappointment when he doesn't find anything, but he couldn't help it. He felt good about this place.

He crossed the threshold of the ruins and immediately scanned his surroundings for any danger. He found it weird that a place like this wasn't filled with monsters or booby traps or even scavengers looking for some gold and artifacts to sell. That's why he became suspicious and got even more careful.

Y/N silently walked around the grassy ground, hand at his sword, ready to swing it out the moment it would be needed as he peaked around the corners. Another peak rewarded him with the sight of a broken down bookshelf with multiple trinkets laying on it. His eyes immediately drawn to a little wooden box and they gained a little glint to them before he once more had to look around, sensing a booby trap somewhere and noticing a little shine in one of the walls. Found it.

He went up to it from the side while carefully scanning for triggers and finding none on the way. With the way it was pointing towards the shelf, there was no doubt taking one of the things off of it would activate the trap. That's why he skilfully and carefully disarmed it with his small dagger before tucking it back behind into belt holster. When Y/N was sure that nothing bad would happen, any trap would get triggered, he moved towards the shelf and took the box that his eyes fell upon again into his hands, carefully opening it, away from himself. Too many bad memories that occurred because of him carelessly opening up suspicious boxes or chests like this came back, sending a shiver down his spine.

When he saw only a slight, very soft glow to the ring that he was so diligently looking for. The solution to both his and his lover's problems. He let out a loud 'yippee' on the inside to not wake up the sleeping bat under the cloak he was wearing. He opened up the box a bit more and the shine it got with the sun hitting it nearly blinded him when it hit his eyes. Guess that was one of the side effects.

He quickly took out the ring and held it tightly in his hand, wanting to revel in it for a tad bit longer, leaving the box behind before leaving the ruins. Of course it would be too good of a day if they didn't run into some sort of trouble. Out of all things and people they just HAD to run into Gale.

-Hello Gale - Y/N said with a forced smile, having to stop himself from rolling his eyes as he saw that goofy smile from miles away.

-Hello Y/N! Is Astarion anywhere near or are you on a solo adventure? Wait, what's that glow in your hand? Is that a magical artifact? Can I have a look? - Gale began asking multiple questions at once.

-No, no, no. You can look from far away - Y/N said, putting his hand stretched out in front of himself as a little stop sign for the wizard. That man was a kleptomaniac for magical artifacts that he could inhale and he was not about to lose something so important to not only him, but also Astarion. Even if the man had no idea about it yet.

-I sense a quite powerful aura coming from it. What is it? - the man said, not really taking into consideration what Y/N had said and took a step towards him, which made the other take one back.

-It's a ring. No, you can't have it and no, I won't tell you what it's for. How about we just... Go our ways and act as we didn't see each other in this place? - Y/N proposed with an obviously overly sweet smile, but Gale didn't seem to catch it out.

-Well... Alright, but promise that we will have a chat soon! We haven't seen each other for such a long time! - Gale said, jokingly threatening Y/N with his Index finger and a large smile on his face.

-Not long enough... - Y/N muttered under his breath before reluctantly nodding his head. - Fine, yeah. Why not. Buh-bye now - he added before quickly walking away, waving his hand without looking g back when he heard the wizard yell "bye" after him. He was glad that Astarion, even though in his bat form, was too tired to give a fuck enough to hear the man's loud yapping.

When they got far away enough, the night already reaching them and the cloak not being needed anymore, he took it off and hid the ring in his pocket an idea popping into his head as to how to surprise his vampire lover.

Astarion opened his eyes, blinking a couple of times before stretching out his wings. His point of view reminding him that he was still in his bat form. He looked around, seeing that he was wrapped, cocooned even, in the cloak, his lover not too far away fiddling with something in his hand.

He changed back into his human form, assuming that since it was night already, apparently quite late into it judging on how dark it was outside. He stood up, letting the cloak fall onto the ground from around his body as he stretched out again, this time his bones popping much more since he had been in his bat form for quite a long time since a very early dusk, summer hitting them like a sudden sand storm in the desert. The vampire walked over to his lover, wrapping his arms around the man's waist and resting his forehead against his shoulder.

-Why didn't you wake me up earlier? And why are we still in the woods? You said it would only be a day trip and we would be back home before the night? - he asked, his voice slightly raspy as he had in fact recently woke up.

-I wanted to let you get a bit more rest, we both know you need it, my darling. Also, plans changed. There's something that I need to show you, but that will come later. Now come on, there's a lake not too far from here, we can take a swim - Y/N said with a smile, quickly pocketing the ring he had finally found into his trousers before catching Astarion's hand into his own and tugging him towards the lake.

They spent some time in the water, swimming, holding one another, splashing and kissing. Both men got out when they felt the time slipping through their fingers and the sky started to get brighter with each passing minute. They dried off thanks to a magical scroll that contained warm wind and dressed back into their clothes.

Astarion was ready to change back into a bat and hide underneath the cloak, but he was stopped by a hand on his wrist, making his head turn back to look at his lover, expecting to see him face to face but confusion showed in his expression when he had to look down at Y/N, kneeling before him.

-My love, what are you doing? The day is approaching really fast. I love your sentimental side, but I would prefer to enjoy it more while still being my beautiful self and not ashes on the ground - Astarion said with a slight nervous chuckle at the first oranges took over the sky. He gasped when he saw Y/N take out a nice gold ring with a very bright, nearly completely white stone as a gem on top.

-Then your answer will have to come quick. I thought about the perfect moment and I'm not sure if another one would be better than this one. So... Astarion Ancunin, the love of my life, the sassiest person I have ever met... Will you marry me? - Y/N asked, his eyes started to sting a little bit as they filled up with tears that made his vision blurry.

-I... Darling-... What-... - He started stuttering, his eyes frantically going from his lover to the first rays of sun peaking over the tree crowns and started to approach the both of them. - Yes! Yes, okay? Now, let's go into the shadows! - he said, trying to tug on Y/N's hand, but the man remained strongly glued to the ground, smiling like an idiot before sliding the ring over Astarion's finger and letting it sit there, making it look like it was always supposed to be his.

-Just... Please wait here, with me. Trust me - Y/N said softly before finally standing up and wrapping his arms around Astarion, pulling the man into an embrace. The vampire immediately glued himself to his lover, scared out of his mind because of the oncoming sun. He felt terrified and he couldn't understand why would Y/N do this out here like this? At such a moment? And to stay here when he knew what would happen to Astarion?

-Why?... Why... - he asked meekly, afraid to feel the pain, face hidden in the man's chest as his arms remained tightly wrapped around Y/N. His eyes squeezed shut as his body started to tremble in fear. Y/N wished he could take away his partner's fears, his terrors and he hoped this would be what does it.

Astarion winced when he saw the light despite his closed eyes. That brightness was impossible to miss. He expected to feel excruciating pain, the feeling of scorching. Yet nothing came. He carefully opened his eyes, eyelids fluttering as he looked around, checking on himself first and not seeing anything weird or painful happening to him. But how? The ring...

-I've been looking for a solution that would finally let you walk in the sun. I found some information, clues for locations as to where it could be. I had hope, time and determination. The trip we made today? Yeah, it was because of he fact that only two spots remained and the spot we visited today, luckily held the ring that is now on your finger - he explained, slightly pulling away to kiss the hand that held the ring on Astarion's finger.

-You... You went through all of this hassle... For me? - Astarion asked, his voice shaky as he looked at ring in shock, eyes wide that slowly started to fill with tears as his bottom lip trembled. He promised himself that no matter what, he would never cry in front of Y/N again after the moment he had killed Cazador. Yet here he was. At the best moment of his life. Not only was he free, with the love of his life, but he was finally able to have a somewhat normal life like the one he wished for since the moment his tormentor destroyed all of his hopes and dreams.

-For who else would I do that? You're the reason why I wake up in the morning, the reason why I go to sleep with a smile, the reason why my heart skips a beat every now and then, the reason why I would go to hell and back if it meant you would be safe. I love you, Star. You're worth every sacrifice and I would like to prove it for the rest of our lives as your husband - Y/N explained once again, cupping his now fiancé's cheeks with his hands and wiping away stray tears with his thumbs before pressing a kiss to his forehead.  - From the moment you stole my heart, I knew my goal wasn't to stay alive and get rid of the tadpole inside me and everyone else. It was to let you have the possibility to feel the sun again - he added with a large grin as he looked at his lover.

Astarion let out an incredulous chuckle, one that could sound a little crazy for an outsider, but he was... Shocked. Simply and honestly shocked. That's why when he came to his senses, he threw himself into Y/N's body, wrapping his arms around the man's neck and sending them botch tumbling to the soft grass as they laid there, laughing with joy. The sun felt nice on his skin again, but he already had his sun in his arms. He didn't need anything else.