#transformers 4 Guards

[arceespinkgun]

In a just world Megaempress and her 4 Guards would be framed as a terrifying group of energon-thirsty supremacists and Tarn and the DJD would be framed as ridiculous jokes and Tarn's Megatron fixation would be treated like Lunaclub's fixation on Starscream where she has a Starscream shrine in her room and acts like this:

Also, Trickdiamond was so valid here:

[ghostiepines]

What is it like to be the last one left? A group of three, two dead and you alone remain. You moralized yourself to prevent this from ever happening again, from losing someone else—and then he goes and dies after finding something no low level repair crew should have found. And before that, how much of your interactions was hurt because she was gone and he didn’t let you know for sure? It was your fault you were all there but couldn’t he have at least let you keep looking—let you bring her home? And of course things would go the same way now, huh? That you’d lose him too in way where you’ll never know for certain, if he died slow or was gone in an instant. You go to the bar with no one, because no one else but them ever cared to break through the defensiveness you were named after (Or maybe you simply didn’t let anyone else in, because until you make the decisions, everyone around you is at risk and you can’t save them). You have a job though, and maybe that’ll distract from it all.

(in fifty years he’ll resurface and you’ll shove it all down. In fifty years you’ll find out she lived too, forever changed—he made you abandon her, or was it that this was all your fault? You’ll see him and something will twist in you. Anger, regret, sorrow. A cycle of you and him pushing and pulling—does it end with you as friends? Does it end like it did before he disappeared? A steady decay into never speaking outside of bitter words while you compete for the one thing that you gripped onto when they were both gone?)

[thenamesblurrito]

so this has only taken me years to get around to finishing. anyway

Elita Infin1te is the ultimate Elite Guardsmech. Powered by the Enigma of Combination, the five Guardsmecha can combine to form this huge, incredibly powerful gestalt with all of their elemental kinetic abilities and the Cyber Caliber made of all of their swords. She is driven, singleminded, and pays no heed to collateral damage, so bystanders beware when she shows up on the battlefield! It may have taken her components awhile to figure out how to combine, but now Elita Infin1te reigns supreme whenever she forms.

i also made this little size comparison with Abominus, the tallest hero, but honestly i think he's a little too tall here, he should be smaller next to her. she's BIG

[energ00n]

APPRENTICE AU MASTERPOST [read before you send in an ask]

[If your ask is mentioned in the Popular Questions section I will ignore it so please do me a favour]

If you're interested in the AU, let this be your guide. I suck at writing but I'll do my very best. Just a warning this is LONG and I'll probably update it as I go.

Read the AU from the beginning >> ✧

I. What is Apprentice AU?

Setting

Some basic knowledges

Apprentice AU takes place in a timeline where all the original Thirteen Primes are ALIVE. They're the rightful rulers of Cybertron and each takes charge of an aspect in their society (religion, military, economy, etc...) keeping everything running.

To be efficient with this, they take bots themselves deem exceptional under their wings and train those into worthy leaders for Cybertron. And potentially, a new Prime.

Fun fact: Only one bot has achieved Primacy through apprenticeship and it's Sentinel Prime.

2. Story

The AU mostly revolve around Orion Pax and D-16, specifically their growing relationship while being Apprentices of Prima Prime and Megatronous Prime, respectively. Orion is one curious cogless mech who loves to run around wanting to find answers to cybertron’s energon problem while D-16 only wants to keep up the hard work and potentially become commander of the High Guard one day

Some art and comic I've made of them:

First meeting - First greeting

Chatter - Pastime - Watchful eyes

Orion's upgrade (< context)

Lord High Protector

Fanwork

Fandub

Fanfic

An Apprentice’s (Unofficial) Guide to House Garments

To see only art, use the tag #apprentice_au

Ask tag for filter is #ask_ene

II. What entails being an Apprentice?

Role

A bot can only have 1 Prime as their mentor, thus wholeheartedly devote to that Prime's purpose. During the apprenticeship, the bot will learn all their Prime offers and graduate once they are ready to contribute to Cybertron.

Example:

Prima is in charge of the Religious aspect -> Orion learns of ritual and duties that help with the church

Megatronous is in charge of Cybertron's military -> D-16 is trained to be a warrior/soldier

2. Garment

Once becoming a Prime's apprentice, you are obligated to adorn their House's garment. Mostly consist of one primary colour of the Prime and an accent colour + accessories.

^^^ All designs shown thus far ^^^

*Regarding Nexus: Nexus' garment consist on a golden visor with a star on the right eye. The Visor can come in any frame!! Not just the one showed above

All the garments are considered extreme honour, a blessing that reminds the apprentices of their devotion to their Prime mentors

There's a little made up rule between the Apprentices that only your special somebot can touch your garment, consider how important it is. Like a forbidden peck on the lips if you will.

╔══ •- Popular Questions -• ══╗

"Where is Bee in the AU? Whose apprentice is he?"

He WILL APPREAR. Eventually.

STOP ASKING.

2. "Why are Orion and D-16 cogless?"

For some time now bots do not come online with transformation cogs due to the planet no longer being as potent. If not harvested as sparks, the bots will develop a frame and sprout from the ground only as cogless.

In this universe, all cogless will need to obtain a cold cog and have it be activated by a cogged bot. This activation can also be called “Imprinting”, the cogless will receive various unpredictable side effects if they use the T-cog, these effects can range from mental to physical (ex. Feeling passing sadness of the activator, frame looking similar to the activator, etc….). The Activator can even write a singular command code into the cog, effectively bound any bot that uses it so it’s highly recommended that the cogless bots only get a cogged bot they trust to imprint on their cogs.

For cogless apprentices, it is tradition that their Primes will be the ones imprinting on their cogs once they’re deemed ready.

3. "How are the Apprentices chosen?"

Vibes

4. "Are the High Guard still there?"

Yes. They're intact and is mainly under Megatronous Prime's command. Starscream, Shockwave and Soundwave are D-16's personal trainers since Megatronous has expressed his hope that D will lead the High Guard someday.

Starscream isn't happy so he's a particular harsh trainer to D but he'll be a good guardian figure when D needs him to be. D has a nice friendship with Soundwave

5. "How is X in this AU?"

Look up the name in my blog, at this point I’ve probably answered whoever you’re thinking about before. (Bee, Ratchet, Drift, Arcee, KO, Smokescreen, Hot Rod, etc…)

I’m still quite new to Transformers so I would be very appreciative if you'd give me a pic, tell me a short description of the character and maybe suggestion on what trope they might play (anatagonist, mentor, etc...). Information is always welcome especially if the character is more obscured

Please don't ask me about other Primes aside from Prima, Megatronous, Sentinel and Zeta only when it's Sentinel related. Most of it I consider as spoilers. Once again tho, info and suggestions about them would be nice.

Alpha Trion would be fine too but there's nothing much to say about him.

6. "I don't have a question just want to say I like your art <3" "Remember to take care of yourself/take rest!"

Much as I appreciate the notion, I get these wayyyy too often and it's clogging up the inbox. I'd prefer it if you guys keep it in the comment and only send them in as asks if it gets too long

Also very weirdly but being reminded to take care of myself is kinda irksome to me, I rather not keep hearing it.

7. "Can we draw fanart/write fanfic/make our own OCs for the AU?"

Yeah! I’m glad my stupid AU can inspire you. Tho I do have a few boundaries:

Dpax/Megop and Prima/Megatronous are SOLID. Please don't ship them with anyone else. Strict one-sided from others is fine tho! (ex: Bee has a one-sided crush on Orion) Tho JazzOp is an exception

Bottom Orion and top D-16 only

Orion is Prima's only Apprentice

8. A few reasons why I might not have answered your ask:

- Someone already asked it and I’ve answered it before. Keyword search may help you look it up

- It’s spoilers

- It’s not a question or anything I can comment on

- I forgor. It’s not likely but it happens

Thank you all for reading!

[arxiwon]

[Thread] What Vampire!Enhypen Would Do If Their Girlfriend Was Dying

1. Jungwon 🩸 | The Reluctant Savior

Jungwon freezes, his mind racing between his morals and his love for you. He knows what he has to do, but turning you into a vampire means cursing you with immortality. His hands tremble as he cradles your dying body. "I can't lose you... but will you forgive me for this?" he whispers before sinking his fangs into your neck, sealing your fate with his.

2. Heeseung 🩸 | The Desperate Lover

Panic sets in as Heeseung sees the life fading from your eyes. He’s lived through centuries, but nothing has terrified him more than losing you. "No, no, no—stay with me!" His voice breaks as he bites into his wrist, pressing it against your lips. "Drink, baby. Please. Live for me." He refuses to let you go, even if it means turning you into something monstrous like him.

3. Jay 🩸 | The Broken Protector

Jay has spent his entire existence keeping you safe, yet now, you're slipping away in his arms. "This isn’t how it’s supposed to be," he grits out, his jaw clenched. His instincts scream at him to turn you, but deep down, he fears what eternity might do to you. "If I do this, there's no going back," he whispers, his fangs grazing your skin. But as your heartbeat slows, he makes his choice.

4. Jake 🩸 | The One Who Begs

Jake is wrecked, his body shaking as he holds you. "You promised me forever," he sobs, pressing desperate kisses to your forehead. His throat burns with hunger, but he refuses to take you without your permission. "Please, just wake up and tell me it’s okay," he pleads, knowing time is slipping away. In the end, he can't let you go. He bites down, choosing damnation over loneliness.

5. Sunghoon 🩸 | The Ruthless Decision

Sunghoon watches the light fade from your eyes, his usually cold demeanor cracking. He’s spent years guarding his heart, but with you, he let himself feel. And now? You're dying. "I won't let this happen," he declares, voice like steel. Without hesitation, he bites into your neck, ignoring the consequences. "You’re mine," he growls, holding you tightly as your transformation begins.

6. Sunoo 🩸 | The One Who Hesitates

Tears well in Sunoo’s eyes as he clutches you. "You'd hate me for this," he whispers, shaking his head. He doesn’t want to take away your humanity, your warmth, your light. But as your breathing grows shallow, he realizes there’s no choice. "I'm sorry," he murmurs before his fangs pierce your skin, his own tears mixing with your blood.

7. Ni-ki 🩸 | The One Who Loses Control

Ni-ki isn't thinking—his mind is blank except for one thought: save you. He acts on instinct, his fangs sinking into your neck before he even registers what he's done. The moment he feels your body jolt in his arms, he exhales shakily. "You scared the hell out of me," he mutters, pressing his forehead to yours. "You're not leaving me. Ever."

Which reaction do you love the most? Would you accept becoming a vampire for them?

[sofiatarot]

PAC: Whispers from your future spouse’s soul: a message your heart needs to hear

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Sometimes we miss someone we've never met

1->2

3->4

Group 1:

My love, I know how hard it’s been for you to keep standing tall when the world feels like it’s crumbling around you. You’ve carried so much responsibility, always striving to maintain control and stability even when chaos surrounds you. I see your strength, and I admire it more than you could ever know. But I want you to know it’s okay to let your guard down with me. You don’t have to be the one holding everything together all the time. I’ll be your steady foundation when the storms come.

You’ve been going through transformations that feel heavy, almost unbearable, but trust me when I say you’re shedding the old to make room for the new. I want you to look at these changes not as endings, but as doors opening to a brighter, more secure future for us. There’s a seed of something beautiful sprouting in the cracks of your old life—trust it. I’ll be here to nurture it with you.

I know there have been moments where you’ve felt like giving up, where your efforts seemed wasted. But don’t let those doubts consume you, my love. All the work you’ve put in, all the pain you’ve endured, it’s leading you somewhere incredible. I see you as a creator, even in moments when you feel lost. Together, we’ll turn those fragments of hope into something solid.

There’s something you’ve been avoiding, a decision or a truth you don’t want to face. I see you hesitate, afraid of what might happen if you choose. But I want you to know that you are stronger than the fear that holds you back. Whatever you decide, I’ll be beside you, ready to catch you if you fall. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

When your world feels like it’s falling apart, remember this: sometimes destruction is necessary for rebirth. You are rising from the ashes of what once was, becoming the person you’re meant to be. And when you look around and feel lost, know that I’m here, already searching for you, ready to hold you when we finally meet.

Group 2:

My dearest, I feel your frustration and your impatience. You’re caught in a cycle that feels endless, like no matter what you do, things just won’t fall into place. But please, don’t lose hope. You’re not stuck—you’re learning. Every step, even the ones that feel like missteps, is shaping you into the person you’re meant to be. And I want you to know that I’m so proud of how hard you’re trying, even when you can’t see the results.

There’s chaos around you, and I know it feels overwhelming. It’s like you’re juggling too much at once, trying to keep everything balanced, but it’s okay to let some things go. You don’t have to do it all alone. I’m coming, and when I do, I’ll help you carry the weight. Until then, please don’t be so hard on yourself. You’re doing better than you think.

I sense that you’ve been questioning yourself, your intuition, your path. You’ve doubted your own wisdom, wondering if you’re making the right choices. But trust me when I say that deep down, you already know what’s best for you. You don’t have to second-guess yourself so much. You’re more capable than you realize.

The wheel may look like it's not turning in your favor right now, but this isn’t the end. Life isn’t a straight path; it’s full of twists and turns, and sometimes we have to lose our way to find it again. I believe in you, in your strength to keep going even when the road is unclear. And when we finally meet, I’ll remind you every day of how far you’ve come.

You’re a fighter, my love, even when you feel like you’re losing the battle. Your resilience is one of the many reasons I’m drawn to you. Hold on to that fire inside you, and don’t let the world dim it. I’m here, waiting for the day I get to tell you all this in person, and I promise, it’ll be worth the wait.

(IM SO HAPPY THIS ONE CAME OUT FOR YOU it's one of my fav songs 🤧)

Group 3:

My love, you’ve been feeling like your efforts aren’t paying off, like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough. But I see your heart, your determination, and I want you to know that it’s not in vain. Every step you take is bringing us closer together, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. Trust the process, because I already see the beautiful life we’re going to build together.

I know you’ve been hurt before, and it’s made you cautious, maybe even a little guarded. But you’re learning to trust again, to let go of the fears that once held you back. I see you opening up, little by little, and it’s one of the most beautiful things about you. When we meet, I’ll make sure you never have to question my loyalty or my love.

You’ve been moving so quickly, chasing your dreams, your goals, and sometimes forgetting to take a moment to breathe. I admire your drive, but I want you to remember that it’s okay to slow down. Life isn’t a race, and we have all the time in the world to create something amazing together.

You’re surrounded by love, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. Your friends, your family, they see the light in you that I see. Celebrate those connections, because they’re a reflection of the joy you bring to the world. And when I finally step into your life, I know we’ll create a bond just as unbreakable.

You’re on the brink of something incredible, my love. A new chapter is waiting for you, full of opportunities and second chances. Trust yourself, and trust that the universe is guiding us to each other. I can’t wait to meet you and tell you all the things I’ve been holding in my heart.

Group 4:

My dearest, I know how much you’ve been searching for answers, for guidance, for something to hold onto. You’ve been so strong, navigating the challenges life has thrown at you, but I see the exhaustion in your soul. You don’t have to do it all alone anymore. I’ll be here to support you, to guide you, and to remind you of the beauty in your strength.

You’ve been feeling stuck, like no matter what you do, you can’t move forward. But I want you to know that this is just a pause, not an end. Sometimes we need to step back to see the bigger picture, to understand what truly matters. Take this time to rest, to heal, and to prepare for the incredible journey ahead.

You’ve faced heartbreak, betrayal, and disappointment, but you’ve never let it define you. That resilience, that ability to keep going even when it hurts, is one of the things I love most about you. I promise to honor that strength, to never be the source of your pain, but the one who helps you heal.

There’s a part of you that’s afraid to let go of the past, to move on from what’s familiar, even if it no longer serves you. But I see your potential, your ability to rise above it all. Trust me when I say that the future holds so much more for you than you could ever imagine.

When we finally meet, I’ll show you what it means to be truly loved, to feel safe and cherished. I’ll be your partner in every sense of the word, and together, we’ll create a life filled with love, passion, and endless possibilities. Until then, know that I’m already loving you from afar, cheering you on as you take each step closer to me.

xoxo🌙

[astrofaeology]

Neptune in the Signs

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ᡣ𐭩 Please support me by reposting, liking, following me. Neptune is the planet is illusions and dreams, it represents the mystical and the unconditional. Although no one alive will have neptune in taurus (well i think) thoes descriptions are for the degrees to apply to your life.

0º is the degree which doesn't have a coresponding sign assigned to it. It's a fresh new degree and will amplify the themes of the sign that it's in

Aries (1,13,25º) Neptune in Aries brings a fiery and impulsive energy to dreams and spirituality. Natives with this placement often chase their ideals with fire and guts however they may struggle with impatience or rushing into the oasis. Their intuition drives them forward to be pioneers to new spiritual or creative paths, although they need to watch for self deception fuled by impulsive actions.

Taurus (2, 14, 26°)  Dreams are grounded in a sensory experience and bathing in material beauty. This placement can create a deep appreciation for arts, music and nature, inspiring practical creativity and a deep spiritual connection to the phsyical world. On the other hand there can be a tendency towards stubborn illusions or clinging to comfort in escapism.

Gemini (3, 15, 27°) Neptune in Gemini gifts a imaginative mind filled to the brim with fluid communication. These individuals often have a poetic dreamy way with words and ideas blending intellect with intuition. Their spiritual insights may come through convosations, writing and even perhaps teaching; though they can sometimes get lost in scattered thoughts or deceptive information

Cancer (4, 16, 28°) Neptune here blends deep emotional sensitivity with mystical intutitoon. This placement enhances empathy and psychic receptivity, making these natives highly compassionate. They may be even have a spirtual connection to their ancestral or familial history. They may idealize the home and family but should guard against emotional illusions or over-dependance.

Leo (5, 17, 29°) Neptune here blends deep emotional sensitivity with mystical intutitoon. This placement enhances empathy and psychic receptivity, making these natives highly compassionate. They may be even have a spirtual connection to their ancestral or familial history. They may idealize the home and family but should guard against emotional illusions or over-dependance.

Virgo (6, 18° ) Neptune is in fall in virgo and such natives fall into healing people through practical means. Typically what this means is that these natives don’t have as strong/are deconstructing spiritual beliefs. These natives may serve others through healing, analysis and service and are ultimatly guided by intuition and compassion. They may deal with illusions when it comes to purity, and may use escapism to negate their overthinking nature. 

Libra (7, 19°) Neptune softens the desire for harmony with dready idealism in relationships. Natives with this placement often envision themselves in ‘perfect love’ or social balance. This includes fields such as art, diplomacy and romantic fantasy. However they can be prone to illusions about others and may be martyrs for situations for when conflict aries.

Scorpio( 8, 20°) This placement delves into the deepest, most hidden dimensions of honesty, truth, and intimacy. The collective ideal is often about revealing profound truths, transforming through intense experiences. A fascination with the unseen or taboo aspects of existence come up to question in these natives lives.

Sagittarius (9, 21°) In sagittarius, neptune takes on an adventurous spirit with a dreamy vision for truth and boundless exploration. Natives with this placement often envision themselves on a perfect quest for a higher wisdom or achieving ultimate freedom. This includes fields such as philosophy and spirituality. These natives are prone to illusions about the absolute truth of nature or the practicality of their grand visions, and may sacrifice tangible opportunities for an unattainable ideal.

Capricorn (10, 22º) Neptune softens Capricorn's realism with a dreamy idealism for structured visions and long-term societal change. Thoes with this placement often envision themselves building 'perfect' institutions or manifesting spiritual ideals into practical forms. This includes areas of large-scale organization, governance, and the embodiment of collective dreams. However they can be prone to illusions about authority and may take one some personal sacrifice to achieve thoes structured ideals.

Aquarius (11, 23°) Neptune tempers Aquarius' innovative thinking with idealistic optimism for the greater good and humanitarian values. Natives who have this placement frequently envision themselves as leaders of revolutionary movements for the greater good or in "perfect" communities. However, sacrifice personal needs in the name of a common goal and are prone to delusions about group dynamics or the immediate effects of their progressive ideas.

Pisces (12, 24°) Being at home, this placement intensifies it’s dreamy idealism for boundless compassion and spiritual unity. Natives with this placment may envision themselves dissolving into a aura and may be more likely to believe in spirituality. This includes fields such as healing and mysticism and selflessn service. However as always they’re very much likely prone to illusions and escapism, perhaps getting lost in the ocean of dreams.

DISCLAIMER: This post is a generalisation and may not resonate. I recommend you get a reading from an astrologer (me). If you want a reading from me check out my sales page.

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[schemingdiva]

pick a pile reading - messages that you need to hear right now

Pile 1:

Cards: the world, 9 of pentacles, knight of wands, king of cups | shapeshifter oracle card

A situation that you have been praying about has finally reached its end. New financial opportunities are on their way to you dear one. Keep an eye out for incoming money or career opportunities. You are being encouraged to travel and step beyond your comfort zone. Don’t stay in the same place where you struggled, now is the time for you to leave and really challenge yourself to thrive outside of your comfort zone. It’s possible that you may be considering a new career or moving to a new city. You might be into art or traveling. You are also being encouraged to hone your skills and spend time with yourself focusing on your strengths.

extra confirmation: butterflies 🦋, dolphins, the coast, 777

Pile 2:

Cards: death, ace of pentacles, 7 of wands | mountain oracle card

You’re going through a major transformation right now! It may be hard to accept but once you let go of the past, you can get started on your glow up love! You spent a lot of time doing the hard work behind the scenes, doing shadow work and now your hard work is paying off. You may be getting a new job or raise, your life is being promoted in huge way. You may feel a bit defensive right now, but trust that the Universe/God, whomever you believe has your back. Make sure to keep up your boundaries and guard your treasures. The Universe is guiding you to stand your ground regarding this situation, continue with your beliefs and what you’re focusing on. Other people around you may disagree but ignore them, the Universe is supporting you 100% with this. What you’re doing is right for you, and you alone.

extra confirmation: 444, leo, scorpio

Pile 3:

Cards: 9 of swords, 7 of cups, death | earth mother oracles

My heart aches for you pile 3. You’re currently feeling alone, maybe even depressed. You’re in a lot of pain. You may feel so overwhelmed by life that you don’t know how to move forward. If you’re feeling this way this message is for you. You’re being encouraged to start anew, allow yourself to start over. This part of your life has ended, and no longer serves you. You’ll soon find that life is changing to your benefit. You’re entering an entirely new chapter of your life! During this transition please know that you are loved. As you go through this process it’s important that you make plans and assess what your next steps are. It’s time to be focused so you are prepared for the changes coming your way. Trust yourself and your ability to succeed.

extra confirmation: 555, holly berries, feathers

Pile 4:

Cards: 6 of pentacles, king of swords, death, 5 of wands, the hermit | winter oracle

Pile 4, it looks like you need to slow down and take some time for yourself. You’re a very generous person, and you’re often the person that people turn to for help. A lot of people may depend on you in your personal life. You should reevaluate your relationships and consider if these people are deserving of you and your generosity. At this time, you’re entering a period of rebirth. Your life is transforming for the better. This period may be a little rough, I’m seeing some challenges coming your way. The best way to navigate these challenges is by spending time alone. This may be hard, especially if you’re normally surrounded by people. Stand your ground, and focus on you. Keep an eye out for more information that may be revealed to you.

extra confirmation: snow, snakes, smoke

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Thank you for reading! More to come soon.

[crispy-art-on-fire]

Chapter 4: I know you.

The Elite Guard arrives on Earth and slowly everything becomes known- As well as the reason Sentinel is acting so odd.

[the-griffons-saddlebag]

⚔️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺! Cursive
Weapon (rapier), legendary (requires attunement) ___ This blade features the motifs of a fountain pen. Its guard is seemingly made of a swirling plume of ink but is solid as metal to the touch. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this weapon, or a +3 bonus if you’re proficient with calligrapher’s supplies. A creature hit with the weapon takes an extra 2d4 acid damage: the creature gains one cumulative mark for every 4 you roll on the d4s. A mark appears as a dark, inky blotch where the creature was hit. For every third mark a creature receives, it must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is stunned until the end of your next turn. On a successful save, the creature’s speed is halved until the end of your next turn, and it has disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before then. A mark remains for 1 minute before magically dissolving. 𝙋𝙚𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢. While holding “Cursive,” you can use a bonus action to magically transform it into a fountain pen or back into a rapier. While it’s a pen, it produces its own ink as you write with it. The ink is nonmagical. 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙩. You can use an action to cast the “illusory script” spell from the weapon (in either form), using the tip of the pen or blade to write the message. You can have up to three messages written in this way at a time. If you make a fourth message, the first one disappears. 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙡. You can spend 1 minute using the rapier to draw a symbol on the ground, duplicating the effects of the “symbol” spell (save DC 17; Stunning option only). Until the symbol is dispelled, the rapier ceases to deal its extra acid damage. The symbol is dispelled automatically whenever you finish a long rest. You can only have one symbol in this way at a time. ___ ✨ Patrons get huge perks! Access this and hundreds of other item cards, art files, and compendium entries when you support The Griffon's Saddlebag on Patreon for as little as $3 a month!

[astrologydray]

Vesta(4) though the degrees

The degree of Vesta adds nuance and intensity to how your devotion operates—whether you’re fiercely focused, quietly committed, spiritually protective, or purpose-driven. Each degree flavor shows how your energy is best concentrated, guarded, or ritualized in pursuit of what feels holy to you.

0° – Raw and unfiltered devotion; your sacred focus ignites instinctively, like a spark in the dark.

You’re a natural initiator in whatever you commit to—your fire begins where others hesitate.

1° – Fiercely independent; you’re devoted to self-leadership and trust your inner compass above all.

You serve through action, and protect your right to move alone if needed.

2° – Grounded, sensual dedication; you’re loyal to routines, the body, and earthly sacredness.

Your devotion builds slowly, with a deep sense of value and patience.

3° – Mentally agile; your fire flickers through writing, speaking, and sharing ideas.

You’re committed to learning, and your words often hold ritual power.

4° – Emotionally protective; you guard your sacred space like ancestral flame.

You’re deeply loyal to family, memory, or the sacredness of your emotional roots.

5° – Playful and radiant; your devotion thrives in joy, romance, and creativity.

You’re committed to self-expression and shine when your inner child is honored.

6° – Precision is your prayer; you serve through order, healing, and skill.

Your sacred fire is disciplined, sharp, and rooted in integrity.

7° – You’re devoted to harmony and sacred relationships.

Beauty, balance, and fairness are part of your soul’s flame.

8° – Intense and private; your devotion is transformational, erotic, and emotionally charged.

You hold sacred space for what others fear—death, rebirth, and emotional depth.

9° – You burn for truth, vision, and expansion.

Your sacred path involves teaching, traveling, or living with a higher purpose.

10° – Legacy-focused; your fire builds mountains.

You’re devoted to mastery, responsibility, and fulfilling your soul’s mission.

11° – Revolutionary and future-minded; you’re committed to ideas bigger than yourself.

Your devotion often serves community, freedom, or reform.

12° – Mystical and elusive; your sacred flame lives in dreams, music, or the unseen.

You’re devoted to compassion and spiritual transcendence.

13° – Fierce inner alchemist; you’re committed to personal power and profound transformation.

Your devotion is intense, sacred, and unwavering—often expressed through extremes.

14° – You serve through versatility, communication, and cleverness.

Your sacred flame dances between humor, intellect, and storytelling.

15° – Charismatic and centered; your devotion is magnetic and shines through your creative core.

This is a “degree of power”—you naturally draw attention to your sacred role.

16° – Devotion through service, discipline, and refining your sacred craft.

You are the quiet expert, burning steadily behind the scenes.

17° – You are devoted to connection, grace, and co-creation.

Your flame is diplomatic, sensual, and relationally sacred.

18° – Sacred intensity; your focus cuts through illusions and faces what’s hidden.

You’re not afraid to burn through shadows in your pursuit of spiritual truth.

19° – A truth-bearer; your flame is committed to wisdom, honesty, and sharing bold truths.

You may become known for your unshakable beliefs.

20° – Sacred authority; you’re devoted to long-term excellence and respect.

Your commitment to responsibility becomes part of your soul’s identity.

21° – You’re a wild flame—original, electric, and socially conscious.

Your devotion often involves challenging norms or innovating your own path.

22° – Quiet karmic keeper; your sacred energy is ancient, subtle, and spiritually bound.

You’re devoted to something beyond this lifetime, often through sacrifice or silence.

23° – You hold sacred the beauty of creation, imagination, and enchantment.

Your devotion is magnetic and often tied to art, glamour, or mysticism.

24° – You are a sacred technician—skilled, refined, and grounded in purpose.

You express devotion through your hands, your process, or your healing gifts.

25° – You bring sacredness to relationship, performance, or visual beauty.

This degree loves spotlight devotion—graceful and alluring.

26° – Your devotion has depth, mystery, and fierce emotional loyalty.

You protect secrets, power, and transformational spaces with intensity.

27° – Sacred truth-teller; you serve through expansive vision and fearless belief.

You may feel called to teach, preach, or live boldly by your convictions.

28° – You’re devoted to legacy, structure, and visible impact.

This is a climactic degree—you’re here to leave a lasting mark.

29° – Sacred closure and karmic devotion; you carry wisdom from many lifetimes.

You’re completing a cycle with your inner flame—there’s a sense of destiny in your purpose.

[tigerpearlsworld]

Pick a card

Why are you single for so long? And is love coming soon towards you?What will be your dynamic with this person and guidance..

Before you choose a pile, take a moment to breathe deeply and connect with your intuition. This is a general pick-a-card reading, where the universe's infinite energies align with your path to bring you the guidance you need.

Know that you can only choose one pile. The message you receive is not just for you to resonate with, but for you to realize in time as the truth unfolds in your journey. To truly receive your message, you must follow your heart’s instinct, not your expectations. Look beyond the surface and see what your soul is trying to reveal to you.

May you receive what you are meant to know....

( Choose the pile: )

Pile 1:

Pile 2:

Pile 3:

Pile 4:

The reading starts. . .

Pile 1:

Why are you still single?

First of all I like to say....I see a very strong influence of a dominant male figure, which could represent an ex-partner, father, or even your own masculine energy. This person or maybe you have this certain set of standards or expectations that makes it difficult for you to move forward. I also see you might still be mentally or emotionally tied to someone from your past tbh which is kinda influencing you...in a way. I also see you may have this feeling of being trapped or restricted, either by circumstances or maybe your own mindset. I see you might be stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts or self-limiting beliefs, which kinda prevents you from opening up to new love opportunities. There is also this sense of emotional confinement or unresolved issues from the past too which still influences you till this day :(

Is Love Coming Soon?

Now lookie ...I see Someone stable, successful, and grounded is coming towards you okay....I also see this person to be financially secure, confident, or carrying a strong sense of responsibility. I see they are likely to be well-established in their career or business tbh. I see this relationship with this person will require some decisions or judgments. There might be a sense of weighing options or assessing compatibility tbh. I also see there is high percentage of potential for a long-term, committed relationship with this person. And um...i could also see this person could be "the one" or someone with whom you can build a life together. There is a high probability of marriage or a serious commitment in the future. Like GodDamn....lol.

I also see this person who is coming towards you is someone who has emerged from a challenging period in their life. And I see they are in a healing phase and are seeking a new beginning. They may seem mysterious/guarded at first, but they carry deep profound wisdom and depth gained from their past experiences.

And for you....I see well you will feel a sense of lightness and fun around this person and like I see you being very curious and drawn to this person's depth and wisdom, but I also see you will also bring a sense of humor and playfulness to the relationship which is kinda cute^^

Dynamic together?

Look tbh for this relationship between you and this person.....I see this relationship will require you to make important decisions regarding your emotional vulnerability and commitment. And sometimes you'll feel like you're literally at a crossroad with this person...and like there might be moments of doubt or hesitation, but what I also see for you is that this relationship will also offer opportunities for growth and transformation. It will be a dynamic of learning, healing, and evolving together.

So for your guidance group no. 1:

( Release the past, Embrace vulnerability, Be decisive and stay playful )

The song which came for you:

Pile 2:

Why are you still single?

I see for the reason why you're still single is because you're in this journey of self-discovery and growth. I see you are evolving and transforming, but this path requires time and patience. You are in a transitional phase, moving towards a better version of yourself. What I'm also feeling for you is that there is this sense or feeling of delayed dreams or unfulfilled desires. I see you might have been idealistic about love or had this high expectations that didn’t materialize. I feel you may might feel stuck, as if your dreams are always out of reach.yk.

Is love coming soon?

First of all what I see for you is that there is an incoming communication, very soon btw coming towards you and possibly it could be from a potential love interest for you....

There is definitely in my head this hand which is trying to reach out to you yk....like someone is reaching out, and maybe it could be through text, social media, or even a chance encounter. It could be someone you already know or a new person who initiates contact.

I'm also seeing movement and travel??? Hmm....movement and travel, either physically or emotionally. What I feel for you is that love is on its way but it will require you....yes YOU!! to step out of your comfort zone or move past your fears. This could also mean meeting someone while traveling or relocating. So take how it comes.

But ayyy listen group 2 I'm also getting a warning ⚠️ like this in my head for you...like whatever this is which is coming to you be alert.... because there is a warning of deception or someone not being entirely truthful. So be cautious! I also hear this thing being said for you in my head saying: " be mindful of people's intentions and avoid being overly trusting".....I see group 2 that there is a possibility of emotional manipulation or dishonesty in the initial stages of this love connection. So be careful.

Now coming back to this person who is coming towards you I see this person is someone who is adaptable, free-flowing, and emotional. Which is good. I'm also seeing this person to be likely very charming and go with the flow yk.....but BUT!!! they may also be elusive or non-committal. This person could be artistic, sensitive, and emotionally intuitive but might struggle with stability and consistency. Oof.

As for you I see you will feel flattered and admired by this person and I see you will enjoy the attention from this person and will feel a boost in your self-esteem. There is also an air of attraction and mutual admiration, but...but I also see that you might also maintain a sense of aloofness or independence from this person (⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）like there is this um....slight emotional distance from you ...and you maintaining your independence and self-worth.

Dynamic together?

What I see in this relationship is that both of you will feel unsure or inexperienced in navigating this relationship. Like both you and this person will feel out of your comfort zones together like out your elements and um...i see there is um....need to navigate emotional vulnerability together. I see there may be hesitancy too and a need to learn and grow together. The relationship will require patience, understanding, and the willingness to be vulnerable.

So for your guidance group no. 2:

( Embrace growth, stay open, be cautious and embrace vulnerability )

The song which came for you:

Pile 3:

Why are you still single?

Welcome group number 3....damnn my hand hurts anyway ahem...

I see for you group number 3 the reason why you're still single is because of an influence by an older person....or maybe a wiser figure, possibly a father or mentor, whose beliefs or experiences in love have shaped your perspective in love. Yep. I also see for you ...maybe having a preference for emotional maturity and stability, setting high standards for potential partners.

A word keeps repeating in my head "Lack" and "Poverty" as I ask why you're single which brings me to think there could be a feeling of emotional lack or a scarcity mindset regarding love in your life.... I see at times you may feel unworthy of love or believe that genuine connections are hard to come by. There’s also this sense of emotional deprivation or loneliness, possibly due to past rejections or unfulfilled expectations.

Is love coming soon?

Now hold your horses group 3 but I'm seeing emotional baggage you're carrying so imma be honest....is love coming? Yes ....but....But it will require effort and hard work.yep. There is a need to confront emotional baggage, heal from past wounds or break free from negative thought patterns. *Sigh*ik...ik.. no one loves to hear this but yea....it gotta be this way* I also see emotional or mental exhaustion affecting your love life. And again there is a need for healing and recovery before embracing a new relationship. *(T^T) I'm sorry it's just how it's coming*

As for who is coming I see a nurturing and supportive person will enter your life, helping you with healing and growing emotionally. I see this person having high feminine energy even if they are male/ female doesn't matter....this love I see may not come easily but...BUT it will be worth the effort and every dime group no. 3. I'm also seeing that this person who is coming will be loving, playful, and emotionally nurturing. I see them bringing a light-hearted and fun energy that helps you yes YOU!!!rediscover joy and laughter. I feel that this person will be super duper supportive of you and will be someone who is very empathetic, and emotionally balanced.*so cute (ಥ⁠‿⁠ಥ)*

And as for you I see you will be dedicated and committed to this relationship and I see you putting in the effort required to build a solid emotional foundation with this person. I also see you being protective and supportive towards this person but may initially be cautious and reserved due to past emotional wounds. *Which again is understandable*

Dynamic together?

*imma cry for real now before I even start lol T_T* I see this relationship between you and this person will be filled with gentleness....this relationship is so damn gentle...i also see sensitivity, and emotional nurturing. I see the relationship between you and your person will be characterized by emotional vulnerability and healing. I see both individuals being sensitive to each other’s needs and providing emotional comfort and support. Basically I see the dynamic you and your person will have together will be of nurturing and compassion (⁠〒⁠﹏⁠〒⁠)

So for your guidance group no. 3:

( heal, release, put in the effort, embrace vulnerability, be patient, you're safe, embracing joy )

The song which came for you:

Pile 4:

Why you're still single?

I see you may have experienced or are experiencing unexpected changes in your life, such as sudden opportunities, financial gains, or unexpected emotional shifts. And I see it kinda influencing your singleness....i also see that currently your focused on career, financial stability, or personal growth, leaving little room for love. *Which is not bad at all....but ayyy you're in my reading so lol* I'm also getting a very independent energy from this group yk...a strong, independent feminine energy. I think this group is likely self-sufficient, confident, and comfortable being alone. And I think you have this clear sense of identity and purpose, which might make it challenging for you to find someone who matches your standards. I basically see why you're single is also because people get intimidated by you.

Is Love Coming Soon?

I see a wise person entering...first of all... there is this presence of wisdom, experiences like an aged wine and emotional maturity from this person who is entering your life. I see this person coming to bring emotional depth, wisdom, and guidance to you which will help you basically in navigating your feelings towards this person and the relationship.

But I'm seeing group no. 4 that the problem is kinda you....like um...this person coming towards you is great and all but you need to overcome feelings of despair and hopelessness to fully embrace this new connection. Like do not doubt...yk... Like don't feel disheartened about love, questioning whether you will find someone or not.... because you definitely will....but you need to know and learn to first embrace it before out right rejecting it ...which you do consciously or unconsciously so practice and learn not to do that first....dont run and self sabotage it. Try to learn that it's okay to love and let someone love you... it's okay....you deserve love.

I also see for what's coming is that it could be someone from your past or I see this person who is coming will bring a sense of belonging and emotional security to you....i see this relationship will provide a safe emotional space and will allow you to feel at home and comfortable expressing your feelings too... group no. 4 *ಥ⁠‿⁠ಥ not me shedding tears again*

What I also wanna say about this person coming is that this person is someone who have made themself for who they are Today....this person coming has gone through a significant transformation in life rising from the ashes of past struggles. I see they are someone who has emotionally evolved and hence so are resilient and they definitely will bring a powerful, transformative energy towards you inspiring you to also heal, grow, and embrace new beginnings.

What I feel for you is that you will feel definitely feel a deep emotional connection with this person. I also see you will lose your self hatred and judgement which you have on yourself...i also see you letting your emotions flow which you may have restricted for very long..I also see you will naturally be drawn to their wisdom and transformative energy, feeling a sense of emotional completeness and healing. Basically this relationship will awaken your emotional and spiritual senses.

Dynamic together?

I see for the dynamic is that ...this relationship will be one of emotional depth, wisdom, and spiritual growth for you and this person. I also see both of you bringing emotional maturity and spiritual insight, creating a powerful, transformative bond. This dynamic is a meeting between two souls....it's a fated bond...a soul search...a past life promise and in this life you're meant to meet this person. And I see you'll recognize each other immediately. This relationship I see will be spiritually enlightening and emotionally fulfilling. This is a fated connection meant to be found.

So for your guidance group no. 4:

( Embrace healing, open your heart, Trust, embrace transformation, stay grounded, take a chance, TRUST YOUR INTUITION )

The song which came for you repeatedly in my head hammering it lol

[vivsinkpot]

How to Write a Redemption Arc That Hurts (In the Best Way)

Redemption isn’t a straight line. It’s jagged. Messy. Earned.

Whether your character is a once-noble hero who made one devastating mistake—or a full-blown villain who slowly realises what they’ve become—a strong redemption arc can be one of the most emotionally resonant journeys in fiction.

Here’s how to write one that lands:

1. Start With the Fall (Or the Flaw)

Redemption means nothing without something to redeem. What did they do?

– Betrayal? Violence? Abandonment? Apathy?

Make the sin personal, and make sure your reader feels the weight of it.

✍️ Tip: Don’t shy away from their wrongdoing. Redemption is powerful because it’s hard-earned.

2. They Have to Want It (Eventually)

A redemption arc doesn’t work if they’re forced into it or if they don’t regret their actions.

There has to be a moment — big or small — when they begin to want to change. That spark is everything.

Examples:

A flash of guilt after seeing someone harmed by their choices.

Hearing a phrase they once said…used by someone crueler.

A moment of kindness that catches them off-guard.

3. Let Them Resist It

Real change is uncomfortable. Your character should stumble, fight it, maybe even relapse.

They might question if they even deserve redemption. That doubt makes them human.

✍️ Narrative tension idea: Just when the reader thinks they’ve changed, let them snap under pressure—and then feel the shame of it.

4. Give Them a Chance to Actively Do Good

Redemption isn’t about feeling bad — it’s about making amends.

They need to choose to do something selfless, painful, or courageous — not because it earns them praise, but because it’s right.

Make them:

Apologise without expecting forgiveness.

Protect someone they once hurt.

Make a sacrifice no one will ever know about.

5. Let Consequences Stand

Redemption is not a get-out-of-jail-free card. Let people mistrust them. Let them lose things permanently.

They can change and still face the cost of what they did — and that’s what makes it powerful.

6. Not Everyone Has to Forgive Them

Forgiveness is not owed. Some characters will never believe the change. That’s okay. It’s real.

Use this to:

Add tension and realism.

Explore different reactions to trauma.

Show that redemption is internal, not dependent on external validation.

7. End With Who They Become—Not Just What They Did

The final step of a good redemption arc isn’t about “undoing” the past.

It’s about choosing who they are now — and committing to being better.

They’re still carrying scars. But now, they’re facing forward.

✍️ Bonus Tip: Redemption arcs hit hardest when they hurt. Let it cost something. Let it mean something. Let them bleed for it. That’s when readers believe it.

Redemption Arc Prompts (for maximum angst & payoff)

Need a spark to start the fire? Here are some redemption arc prompts to put your character through it — and maybe, just maybe, let them claw their way out again:

🩸 The Monster Who Chose His Soul

They were never supposed to feel guilt. Their nature was cruel, cursed, inhuman — so when they start to care, it shatters something deep. But caring isn’t enough. So they go in search of what they were never meant to have: a soul, a conscience, something to make the guilt stick. Not for redemption. Not for love. But because they can’t stand not knowing what it means to be human.

Use this for…

Vampires, demons, cursed warriors, AI trying to evolve.

Arcs where the redemption begins after the obsession.

Characters whose change isn’t instant—it’s agonising, feral, and full of relapse.

Key Questions For Writers

What event or moment makes the monster realize they want a soul or conscience?

How does their monstrous nature conflict with this desire for humanity?

What sacrifices must they make to earn or reclaim their soul?

How do others react to their transformation—fear, disbelief, hope?

Does the monster’s journey lead to true redemption, or is it an ongoing, painful struggle?

Emotional Notes

The agony of clawing through darkness for something intangible.

The loneliness of being neither fully monster nor human.

The fragile hope that change is possible — even when the past screams otherwise.

Let their monstrous heart break—and witness the fierce fight to claim their lost humanity.

🕯️ The One Who Survived…and Shouldn’t Have

They lived through the massacre, the betrayal, the war—whatever happened—not because they were brave, but because they were cowardly enough to survive. They made the wrong choice. They ran. They closed the door. They didn’t look back. And they’ve hated themselves every day since.

Now the world remembers them as a hero. Statues, ballads, accolades. But they know the truth—and it’s rotting them from the inside.

So they disappear. Not in disgrace, but in determination.

Not to erase the past.

But to earn the life they didn’t deserve.

Use this for…

A reluctant protagonist with deep survivor’s guilt

A morally grey character trying to rebuild something they helped destroy

An older warrior protecting the next generation to make peace with the last

A spy, a traitor, a deserter who becomes the shield they once refused to be

Key Questions for Writers

What lie do people believe about this character?

What one decision do they regret the most?

What would it take for them to forgive themselves?

What’s the first thing they do to try to be better—and does it hurt?

Emotional Notes

Anguish that simmers under silence.

Redemption through action, not speech.

Consequences that can’t be undone, only carried.

Let the weight of survival shape them. Let them falter. Let them bleed for the right thing this time.

❤️‍🔥 Changing for the Love That Never Was

They were reckless, broken, or cold — maybe even cruel. But when the person they secretly adored barely noticed them, something snapped. Not because they wanted to be better for themselves, but because they needed to be worthy of love they’d never received. They start changing — small things at first, then big. Trying to erase their flaws, rewrite their past, and fit the ideal they imagine the other wants. But love built on self-denial is fragile.

Use this for…

Characters trapped in unrequited love or obsession

Antiheroes who want to become heroes for someone else

Stories where identity and self-worth collide

Tense romance arcs with bittersweet or tragic endings

Key Questions for Writers

What flaws do they try to hide or fix?

How does their unrequited love affect their choices?

Do they ever admit the change isn’t truly for themselves?

What happens when the love remains unreturned?

Can they find self-acceptance apart from the other’s approval?

Emotional Notes

Longing that cuts deeper than hate.

Masks slipping under pressure.

The painful difference between being wanted and loved.

Let your character wrestle with heartbreak, identity, and the price of change—for better or worse.

⚖️ The Villain Who Broke Their Own Rules

They were ruthless, feared, and driven — yet they always told themselves some deaths were “necessary.” But when their actions accidentally kill someone innocent — someone they never intended to hurt — that line breaks. The guilt crashes over them like a storm. No excuse, no justification, no second chance. For the first time, they question everything: their goals, their methods, even themselves. This moment becomes the catalyst for change, forcing them to confront their darkness — not just to save themselves, but to stop hurting others.

Use this for…

Characters trapped in unrequited love or obsession

Antiheroes who want to become heroes for someone else

Stories where identity and self-worth collide

Tense romance arcs with bittersweet or tragic endings

Key Questions for Writers

Who was the innocent? How do they affect the villain’s conscience?

What personal rules did the villain break?

How does this death change their motivations?

Can they ever make amends, or is this their undoing?

How do others react to the villain’s shift?

Emotional Notes

Crushing guilt that can’t be ignored.

A fragile hope born from devastating loss.

Inner conflict between old habits and new purpose.

Let your villain’s cold exterior crack—and watch them fight to rebuild what they’ve broken.

💔 The Final Breach of Trust

He’s broken her trust one too many times — through lies, betrayal, or neglect. Before, there was anger, tears, shouting. But now her silence is worse than any outburst. The cold, emotionless “Get out” is a door slammed shut forever. For the first time, he truly sees what he’s lost — not just her love, but her belief in him. And it terrifies him more than any punishment. Redemption won’t come from empty apologies or promises; it will come from the long, painful work of earning back a love that may never return.

Use this for…

Romantic dramas with fractured relationships

Characters grappling with addiction, betrayal, or repeated mistakes

Stories about self-awareness born from loss

Emotional arcs where redemption means more than just forgiveness

Key Questions for Writers

What was the betrayal, and why was it the last straw?

How does the character react to the silence and coldness?

What does he do differently after hearing “Get out”?

Can she ever forgive, or is his redemption truly for himself?

How does the loss change his identity?

Emotional Notes

Silence heavier than words.

The shattering weight of finality.

Redemption as a path through grief and self-loathing.

Let the moment of loss be the spark that sets the slow burn of change in motion.

A Final Note

Redemption stories are some of the most powerful journeys you can write — they dig into pain, change, and hope in ways that stay with readers long after the last page. Use these prompts to explore the messy, beautiful process of transformation, whether your character rises, falls, or struggles somewhere in between. I’d love to see what you create — tag me so I can cheer you on and share your work! ���️

[nihilityuniverse]

𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 | 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐱 𝐅𝐄𝐌! 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫

ᴡʜᴇɴ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 ᴏꜰ ᴛᴇʏᴠᴀᴛ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀.

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Story inspired by Acheron's Lore, Power, and Personality...

ENG is not my First language

I do not own Genshin Impact or any of the pictures used.

Do NOT Repost.

This story is also available on Wattpad: Chapter 0 | Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6

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Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4

Chapter 0 - Prologue

[Lament of the Fallen]

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"I have lost everything."

The relentless battle against the Honkai beasts rages on, your katana slicing through their monstrous forms with a desperate fury. Explosions erupt around you, the searing heat mixing with the blood and sweat that drips down your temples. The ground is littered with the fallen, comrades who once fought beside you now lifeless amidst the swarming beasts summoned by the Herrschers.

"My family..."

The horrifying sight of humans, transformed into mindless Honkai zombies, fills you with dread. Your grip on the handle of your Divine Key falters as you witness your little sister and brother among them, feasting on the remains of fallen soldiers. Tears blur your vision as you dash towards them, the agony of what you must do tearing at your soul. With a heart-wrenching cry, you end their suffering, beheading the only family you had left. You had promised to protect them, to create a peaceful world for them.

"My dear comrades..."

A wall of flames engulfs the encroaching monsters, giving you a momentary respite. Kalpas, your grey-haired, masked comrade, stands before you, his power saving you once more. Exhaustion is etched on his face, but he urges you to keep moving. Before you can respond, a piercing laser beam shoots through his chest, and he crumples to the ground. One by one, your friends fall, their bodies lifeless on the battlefield. The bonds forged in blood and battle, severed in an instant.

"My world..."

The battlefield is a graveyard of Honkai beasts and fallen soldiers, their bodies buried beneath layers of ash. The sky above is a mournful grey, reflecting the lifeless desolation around you. You stand alone, the sole survivor amidst the ruins. Have you won the war, or merely survived its horrors? The answer eludes you.

"And..."

In your hand, you clutch your new Divine Key, forged from the shattered remains of 70,033 blades and the essence of twelve Herrschers. You gaze up at the bleak, grey sky, the weight of your existence pressing down on you.

"I realize now..." You unsheathe your Divine Key, Nihility, unleashing your Active Honkai Reaction. Golden cracks spread from your right hand, blossoming into ethereal flowers. Your hair turns snow-white, your skin pale as ivory. Golden horns sprout from your head, and your eye color turns into gold.

"I've lost myself."

"...That the ultimate fate of this world is nothingness, and therefore, worthless... or even the whole universe?"

With a final, devastating swing of your Divine Key, you begin to unravel the very fabric of this world, reducing it to void, to nothingness. The ground beneath you crumbles, the sky shatters, and everything you fought for dissolves into oblivion. As the world collapses around you, you raise your katana high.

"Yet... I still want to stay..."

With a heavy heart, you turn the blade upon yourself, splitting your soul in half, and embracing the void.

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Snowflakes drift gently from the dull, grey sky, their delicate forms hitting softly against your window. You stare blankly at the wintry landscape, your mind lost in the endless dance of the snow. Your right hand, adorned with claw-like metallic finger guards, rests against the cold glass. As you blink, the serene snowflakes transform into ashen rain, and the snowy ground becomes a graveyard, littered with swords and corpses.

Startled, you stumble back, your heart pounding in your chest. The haunting vision fades as quickly as it appeared, leaving you standing in the quiet room. A single tear escapes your eye, tracing a cold line down your cheek. You wipe it away, confusion mingling with the sorrow etched on your face.

"... A forgotten memory?" you whisper, your breath fogging the glass.

Before you can ponder the vision further, a knock on the door pulls you from your thoughts. You turn away from the window, your expression hardening. "Come in," you command, your voice firm yet distant.

The door creaks open, and a Fatui Skirmisher steps in, bowing deeply. He holds a letter in his trembling hand, his eyes fixed firmly on the floor. "Lord Innamorati," he begins, his voice wavering with fear. "A letter from Her Royal Highness."

'Her Highness?' The title feels foreign, a distant echo in your mind. You frown, trying to grasp the fleeting memory.

"Can you remind me of her name?" you ask, your tone soft yet icy, sending a shiver through the skirmisher despite his thick winter coat.

"H-Her Royal Highness Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon," he stammers, his voice barely above a whisper.

You nod slowly, the name stirring something within you. A fleeting sense of purpose, lost in the haze of your fragmented memories. "Thank you," you say, your voice carrying a trace of melancholy. "My memory... it often fails me."

The skirmisher quickly hands you the letter and exits the room, his relief palpable. You turn to your desk, the weight of the message heavy in your hand. If the Cryo Archon herself has written to you, it must be of grave importance. Did something terrible happen? Or have you forgotten another mission?

You break the seal and unfold the letter, your eyes scanning the contents. With a sigh, you crumple it and toss it into the trash. Your hand instinctively moves to the scabbard where your Divine Key, Nihility, rests.

"A funeral..., huh?" The words hang in the air, heavy with sorrow and resignation.

You move to the window once more, the snowy landscape a stark contrast to the inner turmoil you feel. The snow outside is pure and untouched, but in your mind, the vision of the dead and the desolate ground lingers. You know that each snowflake, each fleeting memory, is a piece of the past that you can never fully grasp.

In the quiet of your room, you can't shake the feeling that you're losing more than just memories. You're losing yourself, piece by piece, like the snow melting away under the weight of the ashes.

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Character: Bucky Barnes x singer! Female reader

Summary: You just wanted to hide here and find peace from the mess that wasn’t caused by you. But then, your hot neighbor bothered you. As if that wasn’t enough, the enemies you hated found you too.

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The meeting with Mr. Vert hadn’t provided any safety net. Instead, it had only piled on more work.

He wasn't kidding. The next day—you had a photoshoot.

Bucky was doing his job by being there and watching everything. Everyone in the studio had lowered their guard or was taking things easy, simply because they believed he was your ‘boyfriend.’

He watched you from across the room as the team worked on your makeup, preparing you for the shoot. There was a shift in you, something subtle but noticeable. The intense, almost lifeless person he had seen this morning had slipped into a different mode—work mode. The transformation was unsettling.

After the shoot, an interview followed.

It started with condolences, the interviewer offering their empathy, but that wasn’t why they were here. They wanted the real story. They wanted to dig into your grief, make you relive it, rewind it over and over again, all for the sake of a headline.

Bucky, watching from behind the camera, folded his arms as he turned to Selena, who stood nearby with a look of quiet satisfaction—proud, like a soccer mom watching her star player.

"Do you think this is good for her?" he asked, his voice low.

Selena barely glanced at him. “She can’t grieve forever, or she’ll drown in it,” she said, arms crossed. Then she met his gaze, her tone sharp. “I know what’s best for her.”

Bucky’s jaw tightened. “Give her space to breathe.”

“What she needs right now is to channel her emotions into something productive. Even in grief, she can create a masterpiece.” Selena’s eyes flicked back to you, as if she were assessing an investment rather than a person. “She’s an A+ singer. Her world tour tickets always sell out. You wouldn’t understand.”

And with that, she turned on her heel and walked toward you as the interview wrapped up.

Bucky scoffed. He knew Selena didn’t like him. But it was more than that—she didn’t want to share you. Possessive manager? Was that a normal thing in the entertainment industry? He had no idea.

What he did know was that you never said no.

Not once.

Even when you were ushered into a meeting with the creative team, where all the concept designers and executives had gathered to discuss your image, Selena had been the one leading the entire discussion.

The main topic? Rebranding you.

Two hours of back-and-forth between the team, arguing over aesthetics, colors, themes—but not once did you object. Not once did you voice an opinion.

Bucky watched, feeling something twist in his gut. Even from an outsider’s perspective, some of the ideas were ridiculous. But you just sat there, nodding when expected, agreeing without question.

From his eyes, you were like a walking zombie.

This wasn’t the person he had met in Mrs. Walls’ house.

That person had fire. Stubbornness. A presence that demanded attention.

Now?

Now, you were a living doll.

And he couldn’t help but wonder—who were you?

After the meeting, you and Bucky made your way down to the lobby, where the car was already waiting.

Without a word, he walked ahead, pulling the door open for you. You slid inside, feeling drained. He shut the door before rounding the car and slipping into the driver’s seat.

Just as he reached for the ignition, a tap on the window made you turn your head.

Selena stood outside, motioning for you to lower it. You pressed the button, and the window hummed down.

“Don’t worry,” she said with a reassuring smile. “After this, you have no schedule. I’ll handle the rest for you.”

“Thank you,” you murmured.

“Go get some rest, so tomorrow—”

Before she could finish, the car lurched forward, cutting her off mid-sentence.

You gasped, instinctively gripping the seat. Then, realizing the sudden movement, you scrambled to fasten your seatbelt.

“Bucky!” you snapped, shooting him a glare.

His expression was unreadable as he kept his eyes on the road. “Do you actually agree with those changes?”

You hesitated before answering, voice quieter than before. “It’s what’s best.”

“Really?” His tone was laced with skepticism.

You exhaled a slow breath, leaning back against the seat. “I lost my identity the moment I signed the contract. They molded me into someone new.”

Bucky glanced at you briefly before returning his gaze to the road. “What, did you make a pact with the devil? Sacrifice your blood or your firstborn for fame?”

A short laugh escaped your lips. “No. Are you into conspiracy theories or something?”

He scoffed. “That’s exactly what a devil worshipper would say.”

You laughed again, but this time it was brief—just a flicker before fading into silence. Your fingers curled against your lap as you turned your gaze toward the window.

Bucky noticed the shift in your expression. The way your shoulders tensed. The way your laughter had disappeared too quickly, as if you were forcing yourself to act fine.

It was like you were forcing yourself to live.

“Do you want to let off some steam?” he asked suddenly.

You turned to him, narrowing your eyes. “Wait… do you actually care about me?”

His lips quirked slightly. “I’m already getting paid.”

Before you could respond, he switched lanes, taking an unexpected turn.

“Where are we going?” you asked, watching the unfamiliar route unfold ahead.

Bucky only smirked. “You’ll see.”

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You glanced around, taking in your surroundings. This was your first time in a place like this. The dim lighting, the scent of wood and metal, and the sharp sound of axes striking targets filled the air.

Your eyes landed on a group of people, each taking turns hurling axes at circular targets painted on thick slabs of wood. Some were laughing, others intensely focused.

Then you noticed something odd—one of the targets had a portrait pinned to it. A woman stood in front of it, gripping her axe with both hands before launching it forward. The blade embedded itself right between the eyes of whoever was in the picture.

You swallowed.

“Here you go.”

You nearly jumped out of your skin when Bucky suddenly placed an axe on the table behind you with a loud thud. Turning around, you found him standing there, arms crossed over his chest, looking smug.

“What kind of place is this?” you whispered, leaning in slightly.

He smirked. “An axe-throwing range.”

“Yeah, I can see that.” You shot him a look. “But why did you bring me here?”

His grin widened. “Just throw it, and you’ll understand.”

Before you could argue, he grabbed the axe from the table and placed it in your hands. Then he guided you toward the marked spot on the floor.

You tightened your grip on the wooden handle, feeling its weight. It wasn’t too heavy, but it definitely wasn’t light either. You squared your shoulders, adjusting your stance, but hesitation crept in.

You glanced at Bucky. He gave you a small nod as if you needed confirmation from him.

Taking a deep breath, you raised the axe over your head and threw it forward with all your strength.

Thunk!

The axe struck the target, embedding itself into the wood.

A strange sensation bubbled in your chest—something raw, something rising. It wasn’t just excitement. It was release.

You turned to Bucky, wide-eyed, and as if he had been expecting this, he silently motioned to the table beside him.

Five more axes were lined up, waiting for you.

A slow smile spread across your lips. Without hesitation, you grabbed another axe, lifted it, and threw.

Thunk!

Another.

Thunk!

Each throw felt like a weight lifting off your shoulders. Every time the blade hit its mark, a rush of energy surged through you. The frustration, the exhaustion, the numbness—it all poured out with each release.

You didn’t stop after one round. You went for a second. A third. Each time, the feeling inside you intensified.

By the time you finally stepped back, your breathing was slightly uneven, but for the first time in a long while, you felt… lighter.

Bucky watched you, tilting his head slightly. “Are you hungry?”

“Yes!” You laughed, your stomach growling as if on cue. This was the first time in a while that you actually wanted to eat—no, more than that, you wanted to eat everything.

Bucky chuckled. “Alright. Let’s get some food.”

And just like that, you followed him out, feeling something you hadn’t in a long time.

Alive.

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The two of you sat on a park bench, the cool evening air carrying the distant hum of the city. A streetlamp cast a warm glow over the wooden table where your burgers and drinks rested.

You took a big bite, savoring the smoky flavor of the grilled patty. Across from you, Bucky leaned back slightly, his fingers wrapped around his burger as he took an unhurried bite.

As you chewed, you glanced at him. “Why did you bring me to that place?”

Bucky took a sip of his cola before answering. “Because I could tell you were about to explode—like a volcano right before it erupts. You’re this close to breaking down.” He held up two fingers, barely any space between them.

You swallowed, then muttered in your head, Some of my stress is from you.

“My depression is that obvious, huh?” you said instead.

Bucky shrugged. “I also see strength in you. Even at your lowest, there’s still something left in you that keeps going.”

You blinked, caught off guard. “Really?”

He nodded, gaze turning distant. “You remind me of someone I once met in prison. A hostage. He’d been locked up years before I got there. Smaller than me, weaker too, and tortured for so long… but he stayed alive because he believed—really believed—he’d be rescued one day.”

Your grip tightened around your burger. “You… you were tortured?”

Bucky smirked, but there was no humor in it. “Oops. Said too much.” He exhaled through his nose. “But yeah. Long story short—I survived. And Mrs. Walls helped me crawl out of the nightmares.”

You stared at him, your chest tightening. “Wait—your story is way more complicated than mine.”

Bucky laughed, the sound light, almost careless. Like everything that had happened to him didn’t weigh him down anymore. Like it was nothing.

But you knew better.

Without thinking, you reached out and placed a hand on his shoulder. His body tensed for a split second before relaxing under your touch.

“You went through hell,” you said softly. “I’m glad you’re free. I’m glad you’re alive.”

Bucky stilled. His eyes flickered to your hand before meeting your gaze.

For a moment, he didn’t say anything. Then, his lips parted, and he gave a small nod.

“…Thanks.”

His voice was quieter than before. Almost like it wasn’t used to saying that word.

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The Next Morning

You were in the middle of adjusting your jacket when the door to your apartment suddenly burst open.

“Are you serious right now?!”

Selena stormed in, heels clicking against the floor as she slapped a newspaper down onto the counter.

You and Bucky both turned toward her, mid-preparation to leave.

On the front page was a photo of the two of you—sitting close at the park, laughing, and looking way too comfortable with each other.

Selena crossed her arms, raising an eyebrow. “Are you sure he’s just a mere bodyguard to you?”

Bucky, unfazed, picked up the newspaper, tilting his head at the image. “Huh. Not my best angle.”

You groaned. Great. Just what you needed.

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Pairing: Cregan Stark × Martell reader

Tags: NSFW, arranged marriage, cregan starts out mean in this, enemies to lovers cus he's grumpy and has no time for feelings,

Chapter 4 - He finally reunites with you after months of war. Don't try this at home. Possible misuse of the wod "tenfold." Cheers ;)

The Stark bannermen arrived at Winterfell to happy cheers. A whirlwind of emotions swirled in Cegan's thoughts as he dismounted his steed and headed into the castle in determination to find you.

After reuniting with his half-sister, he was given knowledge that the training room was where you had apparently been spending most of your time when you weren't accepting audience with the common folk.

He pushed open the training room doors, armor clinking as he moved. His heart raced as he laid eyes on you, clad in a set of sparring leathers; breaches that hugged your legs, tucked into knee high boots, and a wrap of the same material around your torso and chest, leaving your shoulders and arms bare for mobility.

His brow furrowed. Some of the marks along your arms were new. Your hair was longer, and you grew in height. Your features matured during his time away. You looked beautiful. You always had, but there had been a warm naivety to your look that was now transformed into a cold beauty.

Oblivious to Cregan's presence, you were presently clashing sword to sword with your personal guard, ser Alek.

Cregan smirked, taking in your form in the tight clothes. War was a lonely ordeal, and this wasn't a bad view to come home to.

After a swift jab that you expertly deflected, your sparring partner stopped moving, looking over your shoulder. Lowering your blade, you followed his gaze and came to a halt.

Cregan stood across from you, covered in new wounds and bearing the marks of battle. His presence commanding. His stubble and the dark circles under his grey eyes were a stark contrast to the man you had last seen months back.

As he approached you, you couldn't help but notice the gravity in his gaze when it traveled across your body. There was an intensity in his eyes, a deep seriousness that sent shivers down your spine.

Gathering yourself, you curtseyed and cleared your throat. "Cr- my lord. Welcome home!"

Cregan gestured to your sparring partner, "Leave us," dismissing the knight with a single command. He then ordered, "Ensure that no one enters this room."

“My lord,” the knight bowed his head before heading out the door.

The room was now empty, leaving you alone with your husband. The tension was palpable, and your heart raced. Cregan turned his back to you and placed his sword against a wall, then began to unclasp his armor, discarding the shirt beneath it beneath as well. His back and arms have sharpened with muscle since you parted and were now painted with fresh bruises and marks.

“You didn't wish to welcome me, wife?” He asked, still facing away from you.

"I did." You swallowed. “But you have not returned my letters. I wasn't sure if you were cross with me...”

He faced you again and strode to the wash basin in the corner of the room, dipping his hands in the cold water and running them over his body to scrub off dried blood and dirt.

You let out a gasp when you saw the massive scar ranging from the top of his neck down to his lower abdomen. It was stitched up. Recently. You instinctively walked up to him, but remembering their last encounter, you stopped.

Cregan's eyes roamed over you, taking in your sparring leathers. You raised your chin defiantly, preparing to hear to more scrutiny of your cultural wardrobe. “I see you've kept yourself busy.” He muttered, eyeing the door behind which stood ser Alek.

You exhaled sharply, detesting the implication of his words. Summoning your patience, you replied coolly, "You must be tired from your travels. Shall I summon a maester?” You made way for the door.

"No, stay," He said firmly, his voice commanding and filled with an intensity that you were used to seeing from him by now.

“I see your displeasure with me outlasted our time apart.” You murmured, unable to help yourself.

He chuckled, and you got a strange sense that the joke was on you. Your patience was wearing thin, and you couldn't hold back your frustration any longer.

You exhaled sharply. "My parents lied when they told me about our engagement."

"Lied?"

“Yes.” You insisted, raising your chin defiantly. “I didn't need to be told you'd be a great ruler. There was enough talk throughout the realm of the young warrior, Cregan Stark." You rolled your eyes. "But they promised I would have love. And you know nothing of the word."

"Oh?" He raised a brow, feigning curiosity. "By all means, go on."

You did. "A strong marriage should be built on love, passion, and friendship-"

Cregan laughed harshly. His eyes burning with an intensity that took you by surprise. He took a step closer, and you took a step back. "Love has no place in a marriage of alliance, princess. Passion doesn't mix well with duty..."

His grey eyes held yours as he made steps towards you, backing you up until your back hit a wall. "As for friendship… I'm afraid I fall short on that front too. Forgive me, but I don't wish to be your friend.” He sneered at the last word.

Your breath quickened, searching his eyes for the meaning of his words. Why was he so cruel? What have you ever done to him? The room spun as Cregan closed the distance between himself and you.

“Can't you pretend, then?” You let out the words between and gasp and a sob. “For the sake of duty, tell me that you missed me. That you missed your wife!” You begged, eyes glistening with tears as you looked up at him.

His lips were on yours before you could say another word. His bare arms circling around your back to pull you roughly against him, grasping at the you wore. His bare skin was hot against yours, and the sensory overload had you struggling to breathe. Tremors followed wherever his scarred, calloused fingers touched your skin.

His kiss was heavy with emotion. Everything he wanted to say to you for the past months was in that kiss. Not letting you part for a moment, his hands held you tightly against his hard frame.

Growing light-headed, you pulled away to take in some much needed oxygen.

The action had him glaring at you. “You dare pull away from me?”

“I was short of breath!” You rushed to explain, still trying to gain control of your speeding heart.

His icy stare cracked with a small quirk of his lips. He enveloped your lips in another hungry kiss, distracting you as his hands unfastened the ties of your breaches, reaching in to slide his fingers against your folds.

You whined, arching into him. The movement lowered the material wrapped around your chest, exposing your breasts.

You couldn't believe it. Here you were, a princess of Dorne, half clad and held against the wall of a training room by the Lord of Winterfell as he trailed vicious bites and kisses down your breasts while his fingers played with you.

Cregan dove in without hesitation, biting one nipple hungirly. You jumped as the mix of pain and pleasure. Your nipples were already sensitive from the cold of the room. His scorching tongue only added fuel to the fire, his stubble leaving scratches on your skin. Cregan's gaze focused on you, enjoying the display in front of him as you offered your body like a gift.

He switched to your other nipple, as his fingers began to apply pressure to your clit. He looked at you with adoration as he wispered. "I missed you, princess. Fuck, have I missed you..."

Your heart swelled with his confession as you moved against his fingers. Strands of hair fell apart from your braid, sticking your forehead, while your lips, red, swollen, and glistening from his kisses, framed every moan, whimper, and whine you made. You looked absolutely spent, and he hasn't even done anything yet.

When he and his friends first visited the brothel, the women acted shy and timid outside of the bedroom, but in it, they were experienced, confident. You were the opposite, he noted, carrying yourself with such dignity even back when he first met you. But right now, his hot-tempered little wife was blushing, falling apart at his words, tongue, and fingers. Gods, he needed to see you like this every day from now on.

He lowered to his knees, opening your breaches to take slow licks up your slit. He inserted a finger into your cunt. Feeling how drenched you were, he groaned against you, the vibrations travelling across your skin, making you shudder.

His smile grew with each wimper you let out as he sucked on your clit, tilting his head from side to side, changing angles to find the right one. Your wimpers picked up. You would have been surprised if the staff walking outside the room didn't know exactly what was happening behind the doors.

Cregan inserted another finger into you, his thumb pressing circles on your clit.

“Cregan!” You moaned, struggling to speak. “Please, im- oh!”

“You're what, princess?” You heard the wicked grin in his question. Seeing your hips move up and down against him, chasing that intense feeling, summoned a wave of pride in him. Curving his fingers inside you, he searched for that specific spot he knew you always cried for. A sudden squeal from you confirmed his successful exploration, and he ran his fingers over the bundle of nerves again and again.

Your hands grasped at the wall behind you, shuddering to the movements of his tongue and fingers. He licked your clit through your orgasm until you shook though the last of it.

Getting up, he kissed you deeply, pushing his tongue in to let you taste herself. You whined against him, your body curling into istelf as the last aftershocks of your orgasm subsided. He was holding you up, stopping you from completely collapsing on the floor.

You don't recall when he had lowered his breaches or lined your bodies up so that the tip of his cock would be at your entrance. Panic filled your mind at the danger he was putting himself in. “Cregan, your stitches!”

“I dont care. I need to feel you.” He growled, lifting you up with ease, strong arms wrapping your legs around his torso. Lowering to kiss you again, Cregan slowly pushed into you. He groaned into the kiss, pulling away to savor the view.

His wife looked so fragile like this, blinking up at him like he was a god among men, unable to catch her breath, eyes glistening with unshed tears. He slowly began to move in and out of you, echoing your earlier words back at you. “Tell your husband you missed him, y/n."

“I missed you, s-so much!” You whimpered, happy to finally experience the sensation you had longed for for the past five months. To feel full. Whole again. You hurt on those lonely nights while he was away, fighting for your kingdom. Fighting for your people. Fighting for you.

“I love you, Cregan.” You didn't care that this was a marriage of convenience to him, that duty and passion didn't mix. It was how you felt, and you wanted him to know.

He groaned against your throat, making you shiver. “Say it again.”

“I love you,” you repeated.

“Again, darling.”

“I love you!”

He held you possessively biting his lip as he watched you meet his every thrust. “I love you too, princess.”

“I love you.” Your voice broke as you felt the warm feeling coming closer and closer. “Please don't stop,”

His movements sped up and he groaned against you. You held tight when he thrust harshly against you, both of you gasping as you reached completion.

With one hand still holding you up, he leaned the other to prop himself up against the wall behind you. You held on to him as tightly as you could, mumbling. “Don't let go, don't let me go.”

“Shh, princess.” He kissed your eyes, your cheeks, and your lips. “I'm right here. I have you.”

You couldn't stay conscious if you wanted to, a powerful wave of exhaustion had you blinking In and out of sleep.

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You woke up the next day snuggled against him in your bed of furs. He had washed himself clean, muscular arms wrapped around you covered in washed and healing scars. His face looked nearly peaceful if it wasn't for the worried crease between his dark brows.

You carefully brought your finger to the scar etching across his chest. Your hand shook as you thought of how close he was to death, had the weapon hit a mere inch lower. You planted a kiss on the wound, thanking the gods he came back home to you.

“It isn't so bad,” his voice raspy from sleep, spoke above you as his hand came to cradle the back of your head. “I fed him to my sword tenfold.”

You smiled, gently resting your head on his chest, taking in his scent. You missed it so much. “I only care that you came back to me.”

The sounds of the palace staff beginning their day's work behind the doors reminded you that you needed to get up to attend to your responsibilities. When you began to sit up, he pulled you back down, turning the two of you so that you were flat on your back with him resting on his elbows above you. He leaned down and kissed you gently. “I was a fool to dismiss you.”

“You were”

His shoulders shook with laughter, as he trailed kisses around your face and neck, his lips tickling your skin. “Your plan saved many of our men.”

“Our plan.” You said, sighing against his kisses.

“Your idea.” He insisted, nipping your collarbone, telling you not to argue.

It was your turn to laugh. “Very well then.”

You saw movements at the foot of the bed, and Cregan's dog jumped up to you, eagerl licking your face.

“Grey!” You smiled at the dog, who was panting with his tongue out, nuzzling against you. “How I missed you, my furry friend.”

You heard a muffled groan and something that sounded like "attention theif" behind you as Cregan untangled himself and walked over to slip on his robe. You watched in awe before clearing your throat, remembering something important. "Busy day today for you."

"Is that so?" He hummed, coming to lean on his hands against the bed, his face inches from yours as he whispered. “And what do I have planned?”

“You're to meet with a delegation from the Eyrie.” You supplied, reminding him that you worked as the Lady of the house while he was away, conducting business on his behalf. “There is business regarding crop shortages you need to address.”

His brow creased, and you hand shot up to brush it until the frown was gone. “Infighting?” He murmured,

You nodded.

“In the riverlands?”

“Aye, there's tension in the south.”

"Kings Landing?"

"Yes."

He pursed his lips before getting up. Muttering "Always something with that fucking family," under his breath.

You grinned at his annoyed expression, "Duty awaits, lord Stark." You turned back to the dog, petting him. "We can stay here, right Grey?"

"Oh, think again, lady Stark." Cregan took your hand and pulled you from the bed and against him with ease. You squeaked and rushed to grab a pelt to cover yourself as Grey stirred and jumped from the bed as well.

Cregan drew you against him. “What time is the meeting with the delegation?"

"In the late morning." You looked up at him. "Soon,"

He gave you his signature wolfish grin and raised his brow. "Then you better get ready."

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