#(eclipse) his brother takes his place until he returns (moon) while his other sibling (sun) does his best to find their lost brother

[making-my-wey-down-town]

November prompt list challenge 2022, Day 10 - Fantasy

Here your Brave Knight Sun ⚔️ ☀️ and your Charming Prince Moon 👑 🌙 💞💗💖💘

I had so much fun (and a lot of daydreaming) while making this one asdfghasdfgh

Bruh they are just 🤌✨ (yes I’m falling for my own creations, leave me alone kkk)

[sarsaparillaart]

"There is no Hunger I fear more than the thirst for connection, no person I’d deem more dangerous than a lonely man.”

Swordtember 13 - Ice

long lore blurb below, probably to the point where the length is affecting the quality, but I'm not proofreading anyway so whatever.

In the time before the foundation of the Pentapolis, when all cities on Diyar were ruled by their separate kings and monarchs, there lived two siblings*, a boy and a girl.

The girl was henosis-fated and the boy was not, but both were stricken with deep and intense starvations. The boy rebelled against the slightest thing, painting with a brush too dark for a child his age. He Changed all that he saw, sometimes building and sometimes destroying, but never being satisfied with his work. The girl was afflicted with similar starvations. She thrived in court and study, building a deep knowledge and attachment to every person she knew. But with every friend she made, the lonelier she felt. With every secret she learned, the more she found herself in the dark. These were the signs of true and potent Hunger, and the siblings’ guardianship knew they must feed them.

The girl was sent to a shrine on a lonely island to the North to live with a widow much older and deafer than she. She was barred from speaking with others her age, and while the shrine was filled with books, they were written in languages she could never learn and coded so thickly it would take a lifetime to understand. 

By the time the girl left that place, now a woman of twenty-four her thirst for silk and need for pearl were so profound that she could taste the connections between all things and smell the outcome of rolled dice. 

No one knows where the boy was sent nor how long he spent there** but by the time he returned to society his skin radiated a disgusting heat and shined like burnished brass. The ground he walked upon turned to glass beneath his left foot and wood beneath his right. His face was a burnt and shifting mess of flesh that looked at once like your father, your brother, and you.

The two didn’t meet again for a long time, so caught up were they in their new lots in life. The girl returned to her childhood home and ruled as a benevolent and wise matriarch for many years. The boy only returned home once, in the middle of the dry season thirty-five years from his birth. He did not come for reunion, nor did he seek favors. He returned sword-in-hand to deepen the hunger he already felt. He returned to Change.

The ensuing conflict was vague and incomprehensible. The boy became she and the girl became he then both changed back but were someone new. Their hands were tied to blades that should not exist and exchanged 1000 blows in three strikes. 

By the end of things the Silkmoon eclipsed the Nacremoon in the noontime sky, casting the well-trod waste in sickly pearlescent light. The girl was covered in wounds shallowed by probability and riddled with holes in organs that were rewired so that they weren’t needed to keep her alive.

Her foe was covered in scars of cauterized gold and dried blood. His rage smoked off of him in thick clouds that cracked with thunder at their ends. The air around him pounded with the drums of revolution, but his heart beat a different tune. An unpredictable improvised thing that could hardly be called a rhythm.

It was clear to both of them that a fight continued would lead only to mutual oblivion: a Change that suited only one of the opponents. The desperate girl reached inside herself to her unquenched loneliness and impossible naivety and found a solution that could not but must happen. With arms-unreal the girl grabbed the tether that tied the boy to the Sun. It was thick and rough like sailor’s rope, far thicker than her own ties to the moons behind her. With immense effort in an infinite moment she stretched the thing out, thinning the line as far as she could, until the thing was little more than a hair. Then she cut it. 

It is not possible to destroy Connection, but possibility was behind her. So hungry was the girl that she could burn all the coral in the world, altering the chances of a clean cut to the point that impossible became improbable then improbable became inevitable. The resulting cut was a messy thing, as breaks in reality tend to be. The boy at once stopped, keeping a position longer than he had since before his creation. His tether was gone and with it went all possibility of change. He was and is sterility-not-Saline. His unbearable heat changed to an impossible stone-cold. The world froze within him and around him and snow fell for the first and only time on the isle of Diyar.

*In some versions of the tale the two are betrothed, father and daughter, or cousins

**There are some claims that he was placed under the care of a continental noble actively participating in a civil war. This is unverified and likely apocryphal.

[adiabolikpastel]

Title: Lunar Eclipse Masquerade

Reiji pt. 1

Rating: PG

Word Count: 1,085

Pairing: n/a

ღ Returning to the Human World after a month away, Reiji tries to relax, but receives some unwanted news. ღ

Mun Yu: This is going to be presented a little different than my other written works. Since it is so long, I have decided to publish it in parts, rather than the novel that it is. Each boy will receive their own post, some getting more post than others. For each post, it will make a sort of time line of events - to help paint the entire story. All post will begin with the premise, and the continuation under the cut. Enjoy.

Additionally: I would love to thank @akai-anemone for their wonderful analysis on the affects of the Lunar Eclipse in DL

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Despite what most people think, demonic beings are very social creatures. The elites hold countless balls and parties, celebrating their immortality together, and entertaining one another of stories. Typically, they are done in celebration for something – though this is not always the case. All type of beings from across the Demon Realm will come if the host if of high enough prestige.

There would be no such host if it not for Karlheinz. Seated as the head of the Bat Clan (vampires), Karl’s reach spans far. Being the widow for the former Demon King’s daughter, and having children of the first blood, and invitation from the Vampire King is not one to refuse. Though why would you? In his immaculate castle within the Demon Realm, Eden Castle, it is always quite the spectacle. While the celebrations held in his Human World mansion are nice, nothing compares to a true night of pleasure within the true home of the King.

On this night, there was to be a Masquerade in honor of the first Lunar Eclipsed Moon in over two years. While this night may serve each species differently, the idea to celebrate its return was simply too tempting. For this reason, Karlheinz took it upon himself – or rather – his house, to host the event. This extended to his off spring as well, regardless of their personal agenda. Members of every social elite race accepted the offer, and gathered for a truly unforgettable evening.

Lately the mansion’s once pristine condition had begun to dwindle. This was due to the fact that the only person who ever took an interest in cleaning, was no longer present. The poor home was left in the hands of; lazy, sloppy, gluttonous fiends. So when Reiji finally came back after a month-long absence, he was unable to unwind until the entire mansion was able to return to its proper glory.

What was supposed to be a quiet return, ended up being a rather loud rampage, as Reiji and familiars stormed the mansion. It took them all night, much to the dismay of those home, but it was finally looking normal. After the long night of cleaning, Reiji was finally able to retire to his room. Now in his safe space, the vampire quickly loosened his clothing and eased himself into one of the chairs.

“My goodness… as if those barbarians could not get any worse. Leaving things is such a state…” He sighs, removing his glasses to message his temple. “The day cannot come soon enough where these trips are no longer necessary.” Reiji allows himself to relax, resting his head back. It’d been quite a while since he was in this room. It felt somewhat nice. Familiar.

Just as he was about to nod off, vibrations from his pocket caused him to sit up. Due to recent events, he had been made to get a cell phone. Honestly he hated the thing, but it was the only way that he was able to stay in contact with his beloved. Since her number was the only number in the device, he knew it was her checking in on him.

Reiji brought the small device to his ear, “Good Morning my dear.” He says rather softly. Since leaving the mansion, Rika had gone back to daylight hours. She was currently attending university, on track to double major in Chemistry and Engineering. Honestly he admired her determination. For a human, she was bound to her principals and goals. Despite being with him, she refused to simply let him take care of her.

The two of them talked at length for about an hour. Simply catching up, as it is impossible to communicate while he is away. It is his desire to have Rika join him, or at least, they will have some better form of living arrangement. Things were different without her, though Reiji would never admit that to anyone.

After hanging up, Reiji lifted himself off the chair to get ready for bed. Being back in his old home did offer a sense of comfort. He was not sure if it was from plain shifting, cleaning obsessively, or the effects of the rising sun – but within moments of laying down, Reiji was able to fall into a deep sleep. Although it would feel short lived, as soon the sounds of his siblings filled the mansion.

He had gotten so used to not having to deal with them, what a bother. Slightly ashamed that his brother rose before him, Reiji prepares for the night swiftly, and begins his old routine of morning cleaning. As he does so, the mansion did seem larger without most of its residents. Though Reiji wasn’t complaining, being without Ayato and Laito was a blessing.

Just as he finished up in the kitchen, a bat flew into the kitchen. The winged familiar informed him of a visitor. Moving quickly to the main entrance, the young siren who had been accompanying their father lately stood in the doorway. “Ah, Miss. Oakly. What is it we can do for you tonight?” His tone was pleasant enough, but he knew Skye came with news from their father.

“It was till I had to come here.” Skye offers with a smirk. “Our King has an invitation for you boys.” He reaches into his bag and pulls out an envelope. “He said that you were to open it, and do what is written.”

“Just what is written?” Reiji questions as he takes the letter. “I doubt the mansion is in any condition to host an event-"

“Oh not here! No, it will be at Eden Castle. Make sure all your brothers know. I’ll be around later to deliver your clothes.” Skye says with a small laugh and leaves the mansion.

Slightly confused, Reiji opens the envelope, reading its contents;

Reiji

As you are aware, the Lunar Eclipse approaches. We will bask in this night through a celebration. A grand Masquerade Ball will take place in Eden Castle. Attendance from all of you is non-optional. Do inform your brothers.

Karlheinz

As Reiji read, he could feel a headache begin to plus. Of course he would be in charge of informing all of them. Now he would need to track down the ones not at home. Perhaps it would be best to inform them that they will have little time to refuse. The event was not for another week, he would simply need to get them all in one place before then.

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[girlobsessed21]

The 100 6x03 review and predictions

Another magnificent episode. So far, season six has yet to disappoint. It gets more interesting and thought-provoking as we dig. It might just turn out to be my favorite so far.

“We’re from earth, we come in peace.” Clarke takes the lead as her natural proclivity kicks in, while Bellamy barks orders to everyone else on how to behave. This power duo, tried and tested, works. Bellamy and Clarke are like two elements with perfect binding properties that create a vigorous chemical.

We see a black toxin slurring through Murphy’s veins before Russel declares him dead. Bellamy’s face falls; he realizes he’s responsible. And because cockroaches can’t die, there’s a cure for being exposed to seaweed during the red sun. Now, we learn of a new danger that will surely come back into play.

A hideous snake has to be some sort of symbolism. I love all the Biblical references in this show. In season 5, Eden was destroyed forcing our heroes to leave earth. Genesis tells the story of the snake (Satan) causing Adam and Eve’s shun from the garden. Here, that “same snake” gives life. Oh hell no, is our beloved Murphy crossing the veil back to the dark side? My fear for this is strengthened by, “I’m pretty sure I’m going to hell.”

The allusion deepens with the episode’s name and Russel’s mention of the demon Gabriel believing he could walk on water. Gabriel was the angel that delivered the news of Jesus to mother Mary. Demon Gabriel - an oxymoron, so is cold sweat and only choice. Mmmm, I think our sanctum leader is the only evil spirit here. He is shady as hell (no pun intended).

The Blakes

So far, Echo has had no purpose but to end the war between the siblings. Bellamy’s furious and as much as I love Octavia, he has a good reason to be. In the previous episodes, we’ve seen the logic behind her decisions. I understand where she’s coming from, but her wicked side has to be tamed before she can be trusted completely.

There’s an aching need for Bellamy’s approval that comes to show, yet she cannot discard of Bloodreina. This becomes clear when Octavia ignores her brother’s pleas not to engage when they encounter the “outsiders”. I felt for both of them when Bellamy scorned her, but he did that for her own good as well as his people. Here we see “the heart and the head” clearly. No way the heart would have closed that door on his sister. When he tells her, “My sister died a long time ago.” I believe that was him begging her to return to him.

After the incident, Echo offers him some awkward comfort while he sheds a tear. Please, give this character something else to do besides being Bellamy’s lapdog. She used to be a spy, now she’s reverted to a loyal girlfriend with little identity.

Jordan and Delilah

I’m not usually interested in relationships that are sprung onto me within two seconds, but this one is unique. Jordan has never been off the ship and seeing a beautiful girl, whom he has heard no stories of, has his heart bouncing in all directions, obviously. There are chemistry and adoring looks and I’m all for it. That is until I realize Delilah is another name taken from the Old Testament.

Jordan is, in Gollum’s voice, my precious. I want to protect him at all cost. The innocence and purity he radiates is inspiring. At the age of twenty-six, he deserves some good old lovin’. But of course, the girl uses this to trick him into revealing secrets about his people.

Not too sure whether there’s a real connection between them or this was pure betrayal. She still wanted to be with him after the info was retrieved, guess we’ll find out. But that face, when she undresses and crawls on top of him, deserves to be framed.

The primes

I’ve had the suspicion of Clarke becoming a host for Josephine for some time now and this reveal enhanced that idea. So, the founders of the settlement were four families, considered royalty. Russel Lightbourne is still their leader - referring to the previous episode: “Sanctum is mine!” He will do whatever it takes to remain in power. 

A lot of people speculated that Josephine survived since she wrote the book, but I doubt it. Russel, in my opinion, developed some presence manifestation device, such as the flame, to transport their beings from one person to the next. Only those with nightblood of course, which led me to believe this is what the naming ceremony entails. The “chosen ones” are blessed with the spirits of their forefathers.

Russel’s daughter died six years ago, thus no host available for Josephine, making Clarke the perfect candidate. The way he looks at Clarke when he discovers she’s a nightblood revelas a novel’s worth of plans. She’ll co-operate to pledge her loyalty to her new home and protect Madi.

I’m all for this idea and cannot wait to explore the possibilities. Josephine captured my heart in one small flashback, I think she’s gonna be good for Clarke, maybe even help her with the Bellamy situation.

“Princess Clarke, perfect.” Yes, Murphy that is perfect. Here’s to hoping Bellamy calls her that again.

Or she’ll discover the evils of Sanctum through Josephine’s eyes. We’ve seen the love she had for Gabriel, perhaps the girl will show her that they are indeed the good guys.

“There are worse things in this world than eclipse induced psychosis, most of them are outside the shield.” I highly doubt that, I believe their inside. Madi refers to Clarke needing her help, meaning she’s currently in danger, in Sanctum.

Bellarke

When asked if Clarke’s the leader and Bellamy chimes in with, “She is. She can speak for us.” That needed loud applause. The parallel to 5x03, the trust in his co-leader, everything was perfect. And Russel, being no idiot, recognizes their bond immediately. 

Bellamy promises to bring Madi back and Clarke agrees. Their past differences have been pushed aside; she trusts him to take care of her child. The affinity with which they look at each other from afar proves their deep connection. 

The rest of the episode

Raven and Murphy's insults are getting old, can we please move on from this. Clarke, on the other hand, is amazing. Her adversity towards Murphy, reminding him he did bad things too, deserves a pat on the back. The refusal to bow before Russel earns her instant respect. She’s strong, fierce and vibrant and you’ve just got to love her. As well as Sanctum’s breathtaking landscapes, except for the clear atrocity it hides.

Our female lead’s first encounter with a dog was the cutest thing ever and then she descends the steps in a red dress. Clarke (or Eliza Taylor) is gorgeous and I’m willing to bet the blue one will ensure even more dropping jaws, hopefully Bellamy’s as well.

She handles the dinner with Russel with easy diplomacy, which she lacked when confronting Indra about the worms. Until she’s ambushed with her morally grey past. What does one say to this? Ultimately they decide the earthlings are dangerous based on stories they haven’t witnessed firsthand. I guess that’s reasonable.

Just a side note, I haven’t liked Abby for a long time, but her nurturing and pep talks are starting to change my mind. We’ll see how it goes.

On the dropship, we learn about the dark commander, whom we’ve already encountered in the trailer. I can’t place him in a box just yet, need some more information. Madi’s sarcasm towards Diyoza is delightful, seeing as Diyoza is the queen of quip. 

The Colonel’s skills and observations never cease to amaze. That knife throwing accuracy - wow! She is one of my favorite characters and I’ve bought a front-row seat to the Octavia/Diyoza partnership now that they’re both outcasts.

Gabriel’s children seem harmless, albeit weird. They want the old man to return and yell, “Get the prime, get the prime!” Now, I’m assuming they require a nightblood to bring Gabriel back; the reason why they abduct Delilah and Rose, but I can’t figure out the second moon’s function.

Luckily, Clarke takes action and saves Delilah but the outsiders run off with Rose. I wish I could say the rescue mission is the reason Russel is letting them stay, but I believe it’s her blood. He has his eye on her and if that requires salvation for her people, he’d gladly bestow them.

Term and conditions apply. No more of them, which includes Indra who is still in cryo. When will she make her appearance? I miss her. And what will happen to Diyoza’s baby?

To wrap up, I’ve seen a lot of people’s comments on Bellamy’s reluctance towards Echo’s hug at the end. I see him smiling at her? I’d love to hear your thoughts and theories.