crystalprotector

[crystalprotector]

∞ INFINITE MONTH 2020 ∞

We’ve finally reached November, and you know what that means? It’s Infinite Month!

Infinite Month is a month where creators get together to celebrate the pairing between Crystal Protector and Prince Haou.

How to Participate:

You may draw, write, cosplay, etc! 

Once you are ready to share your work, post it onto your own blog with the #InfiniteMonth2020 tag within your first five tags (and also tag @infiniteshipping, the blog where everyone’s works will be featured on!)

Days:

With 8 being the ∞InfiniteShip∞ number, we’ll focus on three days like last year! 

Nov. 8, Nov. 18, Nov 28

However, if you wish to post on any other days, that’s totally fine as long as it’s during November!

Prompts:

Nov. 8 

Married AU Firsts Touch/Blush Gift Wish/Hope Intertwined/Gentle Graceful/Purity/Beauty   Idolization/Admiration/Adoration/Affection Childish/Innocence/Precious Height Difference  

Nov. 18 

Sun/Moon Jewels/Gems  Eyes Future/Time Protect/Loyalty Sacred/Sanctity Secrets/Thoughts Mask Promise Memory

Nov. 28 

Wild Card! You can draw whatever you want. If you’re lost, you can take a look at the 2018 list.

Honorary date - Nov. 15, Crystal Protector’s ‘Birthday’ (card release date)

FAQ:

Q: Am I allowed to draw/write about other shipping alternates such as Vanguard x Haou?

A: Heck yeah you can! It’s technically the same ship, just different time lines, after all.

Q: Does this mean I can draw SpiritShip?

A: It’s a-okay if you want to draw/write them with InfiniteShip, but this event is called Infinite Month for a reason, so try to keep on topic!

[crystalprotector]

「じょうご」i:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    The Prince had heard tell of the virus that was seemingly invisible, but to some who could see corruption and malice. He had asked Yubel about, but they knew nothing. Searching more on his own he heard some of his Father’s soldiers speak about if when no one knew. Jougo knew he wasn’t really allowed around the soldiers as they often teased him about his looks, saying he should have been born a girl so that could do things to him.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    After hearing what he did in secret he asked his caretaker about it, and she too had things to say. She told him how she had seen it corrupt people in the village nearby where she had lived. It was the reason she had come to be in service to the King and the Prince to get away from it. ❛ W-what if it  comes to the Castle, to these lands!! I’m scared that Yubel, being now something of a similar kind will get taken hold by it…I hate to say it, but I’m scared of my best friend!! ❜

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    More tears fell and he sobbed harder into The Crystal Protector’s clothing, hands clenching and unclenching as his body shook. The hand rubbing his back was very welcome as he hiccuped. ❛ What should I do? ❜ He looked up at the taller man, brown eyes slick with tears and he did his best not to become anymore concerned.

Having fought some monsters that were corrupted already, Mamoru knew first hand how dangerous this virus was. His encounter with Astrum was very telling too, because according to him, the virus was a result of a mutation caused when a Steelswarm had consumed a fossilised Fabled body. It causes the infected to have an incontrollable urge to destroy and eliminate everything, twisting their minds so badly to the point where they lose themselves entirely. The worst part was that not only did the virus effect those who were living, but it took over the dead too.

The blonde wasn’t sure of what to do. He wasn’t even sure if he could console the Prince with anything. The only solution to all of this was to eradicate the root of the problem; this whole entire world war. But that wasn’t something one man could stop in a day.

And Yubel... Yubel was someone Mamoru couldn’t do anything about no matter how hard he tried. 

A silent sigh. “Alright.” He gives in. “You can stay a night. I’m sure the Crystal Beasts would appreciate your company.” 

Especially Ruby, who he knew was going to tease him all night.

“It sounds like there is a lot of venting that you need to do. How about we sit you down and get you something to drink?”

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[YOUR MAJESTY]​:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    Wringing his cape between his small hands, the Prince was so scared that if he wasn’t with the other he’d only have more nightmares. Yubel watched out for him, now that they had altered their form, but that was all Yubel did for him… Looking up at the blonde hair he had always likened to the Sun, and the mask that never came off, he had tears that threatened to fall, and the Prince sniffled as he fought so hard not to cry.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    The hand in his hair was ever so gentle and helped to calm Jougo a little, but it wasn’t enough. He was but a child, and the dam of his worried little heart broke. His arms flung out to wrap around The Crystal Protector’s middle, bunching up fabric as the Prince buried his face into the other and began to sob. ❛ I don’t want to leave!!! I don’t care if they worry!! I feel the safest with you!!! ❜

Mamoru’s heart ached. He was always weak to tears, no matter who they belonged to. Yet Jougo’s tears in particular hit twice as hard. 

“Your Majesty...”

A gentle murmur as he gazed down at the shorter one clinging onto him. Jougo was stubborn. This was something Mamoru knew very well. However, Jougo was responsible enough to return to the castle after each of their nights out. So for him to be so hysteric like this meant that something must’ve happened. 

Was it the war that was concerning him? Or the rumours about a virus that corrupts whatever it touches?

The blonde beauty retracted his hand, only so that he could embrace Jougo closely. 

“You have Yubel with you. They made a tremendous sacrifice in order to protect you. That is their job and purpose now. Do you not think that they will panic if they do not find you in the morning?”

He rubbed Jougo’s back.

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[ nightmare starters ] “Please sleep with me…” -- Jougo (cpirits)

( @cpirits )

If Jougo listened closely enough, then perhaps he could’ve caught the small sigh that slipped past the blonde’s lips. No, Mamoru wasn’t fed up. Maybe he was a little bit tired, but he would never feel any anger towards the Prince.

Running his hand through Jougo’s hair in an attempt to console him, Mamoru would cast a loving gaze. Not that Jougo would ever see it thanks to that mask.

“Your Majesty,” He gently started. “It will probably be best to return to your place. You cannot stay with me for a night, everyone will be worried sick.”

And Mamoru didn’t really want to deal with one raging Yubel, even if Jougo could cleverly find a way to calm them down. 

[crystalprotector]

INDIE RP BLOG OF (2P!TAKERU) THEODORE HAMILTON 

…from『 WEBTOON VRAINS 2.0 』

I’ve had this blog on standby for a while now and finally got around to adding graphics! I’m usually lurking on @lunephased, so activity will be slow here. But I digress! Please like/reblog if you’d be interested in RPing with this cold dork. I’m using this as a way to develop him more for the webcomic in its future arc so do expect spoilers though.

♦ INDIE ♦ MUTUALS ONLY ♦ FOLLOWS BACK ON @kaijoucorp​ ♦

♦ RULES ♦ ABOUT ♦  ⟳/♡ ♦

[crystalprotector]

A dark chuckle came from behind the Protector as the Vanguard stood there, hands on his hips and a smirk on his face. " Are you really staring off like that? " His hand would go in front of the other's face as a well built bicep snared the Protector's waist. With a grin, he leaned against Mamoru. " If you don't shape up I'll give you something to wake up... " // Sakimu (cpirits)

 @cpirits 

Mamoru was obviously ruminating again. Losing any concept of time. That is, until he’d hear a voice that wasn’t exactly his own… Or was it? 

Blinking out of his trance, he glanced from right to left until he had noticed that there was someone suddenly putting their weight on him. He froze, then casted a puzzled look.

“I apologise, I must have been lost in thought once more. May I help you?”

Despite just now noticing the overwhelming evil energy this guy exerted, Mamoru managed to appear calm.

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[Your Majesty]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     The frown slightly disappeared as Mamoru threaded fingers through Jougo’s hair and the Prince reached up to capture the wrist between his smaller hands. “ You know I love you, right Mamoru? “ The young Prince was so naive to the real meaning of the word, but often used it to cheer Mamoru and Yubel up, as he loved them both equally.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     “ You’re right! I’m sure Yubel doesn’t want me to be sad!! “ Putting on a brave face, he smoothed his clothes and tugged his cape about his shoulders. They’d find Yubel and make sure they were okay.

Ah... If only the Prince realised how sharp those words were. Every time Mamoru heard those words, it felt like his chest was being stabbed. It wasn’t the sort of love he’d receive from the girls in town. It was strictly platonic.

He’d bow his head silently in response, afraid that his voice would quiver had he spoken then.

Mamoru’s pained wince would stay hidden behind his mask, and his lips would do a good job at remaining an innocent smile. 

“Of course... Let us see if they are doing just fine. I am certain that they would be happy to see you.”

[crystalprotector]

[HAOU]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    Coming out of the room, the door closed behind Haou and his cape flared around his legs a little. Upon noticing Mamoru in seemingly mild distress over something Haou just curled his lip in distaste. “ I’d honestly hate for you to give out on me, especially after the beating I gave you… “ Turning again he started down the hall. “ Follow me, and try to keep up. “

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    It seemed as if removing his armor made Haou a little less domineering, and a bit more level headed - though even he was unsure why the change went about or really how it even began.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    Heading toward the dining hall Haou took his place at the table in the room, a dark marble table with all the right dining amenities already prepared for two. “ Sit. “

Oh no, it wasn’t that he was feeling like passing out, even if that duel did take away a good amount of his energy. Something was tugging at the back of his mind and it was taking him out of this world.

Eventually, the blonde would snap out of his trance, hands falling to his side as he blinked slowly. Right. Maybe he can ponder about this later and deal with... Whatever had to be done now.

Mamoru would shortly find himself blinking again though as he settled down into the seat he had been lead to. What... What was this? Why? Why was he here? The confusion was quite clear in his heterochromatic eyes and the way his brow quirked.

“...?”

[crystalprotector]

[HAOU]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    Moving down the upper hall, the King fell back to allow the blonde to walk beside him. He wasn’t one for small talk, but he still had that odd sensation from their first meeting. “ Tell me your name. Let it be known that you, however Human you seem - are beneath my eye. I am not showing you favor by letting that Duel slide. “

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    The nagging feeling that something was awkwardly familiar to the King was at the forefront of his mind, though not that he’d express concern over it. Coming to a large door, Haou opened it, but not before telling a Duel Monster nearby to guard the blonde as he went in a took off his armor. The King was done seeing to decimating peoples and being a tyrant, so off came the armor.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    However, the King felt okay enough to leave the door open as he dismantled his heavy armor with the help of Skull’s Servant, who nervously flitted around Haou making sure every part came off smoothly. Once his breastplate had been removed he could breathe a bit easier, and gauntlet covered hands went to remove his helm, revealing his two tone hair.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    The other would see that Haou was a mere young male, though his cold exterior didn’t identify it at all. There the King was revealing himself all for the blonde to see. And finally when last his gauntlets had been removed and placed away, Haou raised an arm to dismiss the Skull’s Servant and turn on his heel toward Mamoru. Narrowed golden orbs searched their face, and his biting tone was once again heard. “ Don’t think to mock me, cur. I’m merely tired of my armor. “

That was something the Crystal Protector never got the chance to do. Introduce himself. It didn’t really occur to him to do so, especially in midst of something like this.

Alarmed by how the King had slowed down for him, Mamoru threw a nervous glance to the side then back. 

He was slowly starting to realise how weird it was that he was kept alive. In fact, this whole ordeal in general was a mystery. Haou could’ve just struck him the moment Mamoru had been yanked in. But he’d shake those thoughts away for now. Staying silent for too long would result in more scolding, probably.

“I’m The Crystal Protector... But I’ve being going by ‘Mamoru’. I don’t know why, but it’s the only thing I can really remember.”

Why he was hinting at his amnesia? Mamoru wasn’t sure. Maybe the intimidating aura right beside him was making him talk more than necessary.

Though, he wouldn’t be talking for too long. Especially when the armour of the King had been removed. Mamoru couldn’t quite recognise the face, but something about that hair seemed so familiar that his hands involuntarily held his own head. And then he winced. There was a faint image surfacing in his mind, but it was too vague to identify.

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[HAOU]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    As Haou left the arena, the steel gate behind Mamoru opened again and a rather large Duel Monster grabbed the prisoner by his hair and dragged him into the darkness - at least he’d live another day, but who could say if living in the Supreme King’s Castle was a blessing or a curse? “ AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!! “ The poor soul screamed as he was taken away.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    Moving down the hallway he took the stairs, not even bothering to wait for his new TOY. The other was at Haou’s mercy, if sparing Mamoru could even be called such with his threats. Turning as he stopped at the top of the stairs he scrutinized the blonde, darkly chuckling as he saw his face from far away. No recollection of anything was shown in his posture or voice.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    “ Hurry, you worm. “

A murky feeling of regret and guilt sunk in as Mamoru heard the desperate cry of the prisoner. He reached his hand out towards them, but was cut short by Haou’s voice.

...Dammit!

Fingers curling into fists, Mamoru made a silent apology to the one he had let down before briskly catching up with the King. He’ll make it up to them later. First, he’ll figure out what he can do. Maybe he could find a way to persuade the King or overthrow his kingdom. But for now, he’ll have to play along.

“..........”

Being stared at by those cold golden eyes was disturbing to say the least. But behind the cruel gaze, Mamoru couldn’t help but feel as though there was a tinge of sorrow somewhere.

He wanted to shout back, but instead, he fell silent. 

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[HAOU]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     It wasn’t over until the King saw the face behind the mask - that was his true, more malicious intent. Haou enjoyed seeing the pain on his opponent’s faces when dueling them, hearing them cry out as they gave their bodies to the Stars unwillingly becoming power for Super Fusion.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     Sneering behind his helm, the King was on the verge of depleting the Protector’s LP but decided to do something even more sadistic. As he ended his turn Haou marched forward reaching out with a dark hand to grab the other by their shirt front. Glaring at the Protector his voice was cold.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     “ Don’t think I’m sparing you. I simply have more grand plans in store. “ Reaching with his free arm, the King swung his hand and the duel immediately stopped, images fading away into nothing as the Duel Monsters slunk away retreating in fear.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     Shoving the other back and to the ground he swiftly moved for the large gate that had been their entrance. “ Follow me if you wish to live…or stay here and perish. “ His voice wasn’t asking, but ordering, though Mamoru didn’t necessarily have to obey.

The rough tug at his clothes would earn a grunt from the blonde and a sharp glare right back. Everything was happening so quickly that is was hard to process that this killing game was over... For now. 

His main concern wasn’t himself though, but rather the other prisoner he had promised to save. Seeing as the duel had been called off, the prisoner could live too, right?

Struggling back onto his feet, the other half of Mamoru’s mask would shatter, gold and white fragments melting into the air. His golden hair swayed in the air as he took a moment to stare at Haou’s back.

Stay here and perish. Yeah right. He’d make Haou regret not ending him at all.

“I don’t get you.” 

The Protector grumbled, eventually following behind with a bit of a limp. Who knows what would happen if he disobeyed at this point.

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[HAOU]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     Drawing his next card, Haou activated a Spell Card on his side of the field. “ I activate the Spell, Evil Mind. Since you have two cards in your graveyard, the first effect is active: I draw one extra card. “ Now having two cards gained instead of one, he looked over his hand.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     Continuing with his turn, Haou declared his next move. “ I call Evil HERO Infernal Gainer to the field and use another Spell. I activate the Field Spell, Supreme King’s Castle!! “ As he declared this, the castle backdrop began to glow as it was being put to use.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     “ I attack you with Inferno Wing directly!! “ His monster attacked, dealing -2100 damage to the Protector, then he attacked with Infernal Gainer, dealing another -1600 damage to Mamoru.

It was futile, there was nothing he could do! The spells and traps he had laid down were practically useless. 

Having dealt so much damage, Mamoru would emerge from the explosions from the attack with ripped clothes and scratches. A fragment of his mask would shatter, exposing his emerald coloured eye. 

But he wouldn’t yell. Mamoru was an expert at keeping pain silent. Though, perhaps with his mask gone, his expression was a dead give away to his state. Utter despair.

“Tsk...” 

It was over, wasn’t it? 

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[YOUR MAJESTY]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    Wearing a huge grin, the Prince ran into Mamoru arms wrapping around him in an embrace. “ I couldn’t wait to be done with Father’s lessons to come and see you!! “ Looking up at him from the place pressed against the man’s shirt, Jougo blushed a little. “ I told a lie, telling them I was meeting Yubel today, but they had to go to the dungeons…I don’t know why but I’m scared for Yubel… “

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———     Mood immediately dropping as he mentioned his other friend and sort of blood brother, Jougo’s grip became a little tighter. “ Is there anything we can do?! “ Due to the Prince’s own compassion, the good day had turned to a slightly worrisome one.

His gazed softened behind the mask he wore, and his lips tugged into a melancholic smile. Mamoru lifted his hand and brushed his fingers through the Prince’s hair.

He had an inkling of what was going on. After all, he was very close to offering himself to participate in this ritual himself, only to have that opportunity whisked away by Yubel. Not that he could blame them though. 

‘Instead of running off from your duties, maybe you should go see the one that really matters for you.’

A voice in his head that clearly wasn’t his own spoke, and Mamoru was quick to flinch. 

With the spread of the evilswarm virus going around, the world had become much more paranoid. The Protector had fought off a few of the fiends already, but he didn’t want to believe he was infected. 

The evilswarm changed appearances and repeated words like ‘eliminate’,’ eradicate’ and ‘exterminate’ over and over. Not make discouraging comments over his one sided feelings.

“Shall we see if Yubel is okay, Your Majesty? I reckon it is worth checking your friend’s wellbeing-- Though I assume we will have to stay hidden.”

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[HAOU]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    As the card flipped, Dancing Elf was revealed and Mamoru’s activated card took effect, giving the Protector +2100 LP to add to his 4000, and then going to the grave. Dancing Elf was destroyed and Haou was able to deal the other -1800 points of damage.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    “ Your pitiful monsters will not save you, all are bound to fall by my hand. “ As Inferno Wing took its place back on Haou’s side, its other ability activated and Mamoru was also dealt another -300 points of damage, while Haou was still untouched.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    With the damage Mamoru suffered, his LP simply fell back to the original 4000 and Haou ended his turn, golden eyes furious under his helm.

Oh, how he much preferred to sword fight than duel. 

If he had his own deck, maybe he could’ve stood a chance...  --No, this deck, as terrible it was, had probably been crafted with much love. Mamoru couldn’t bring himself to hate it or blame it... Completely at least. 

“Draw...”

Panting, Mamoru straightened his posture, gazing up at The King’s monster. Tsk, no good. He didn’t even draw any monsters. All he could do was place another card face down, leaving himself with an empty field.

Sweat trickled down his chin.

“I end my turn.”

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[HAOU]‌:

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    The King was only starting out that way to confused his opponent. Starting his turn he declared his next move with a flourish of his hand. “ Setting my face down card face up, I activate the spell card Dark Fusion!! Sending Elemental HERO Burst Lady from my field and Elemental HERO Featherman my hand I call a Fusion monster, Evil HERO Inferno Wing!! “

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    In a burst of fire, out came the King’s Monster, a sadistic smile on its face, huge claws ready to tear up Mamoru and his cards. They were both at max LP, 4000 each, as Haou declared his attack on Mamoru’s face down card. “ I attack your face down with Inferno Wing!! “ And the Monster flew at the card as it flipped up to  reveal what it was.

( ** ✧✧✧･ ———    Neither knew what would happen, only the finish or block of the attack would turn the Duel.

Uncertainty clouded Mamoru’s mind as The King’s monster appeared to the field. A fusion on the second turn? Yikes. Especially with an attack that high. Was there even a monster in this deck that could surpass it? Probably not. 

But giving up wasn’t Mamoru’s thing. He’ll die a brave warrior.

Extending his hand, he yelled out. “I activate my trap card, Enchanted Javelin.” 

With Inferno Wing’s piercing damage effect, there was probably not much of a point in doing so, but it was all he could really do.

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