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[von-koopas-muse]

Villain f/o who never got to hear the victory/happy ending theme, and s/i who hums it to them because they ARE the happy ending, they are the victory, they are everything you've wanted. That's it that's the post

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There lived a young princess amongst the vast, azure skies. She loved to play in the clouds, hopping through them, or nestling in them for naps. Her ginger locks would get tangled by the wind, and her tiny white wings would flap aimlessly behind her, as she ran around in the safety of Skylandian castle's gardens.

But there was something off.

You see, princesses her age would play with friends, already make connections that could transcend into adulthood, naturally creating safety nets with age.

But Elizabeth? She was perfectly content with solitude.

Moreover, she despised any social outing. All eyes being on her, the pressure of everyone being hyperfocused on the future empress of Skyland, all of it felt like a chore.

And as much as he loved her, her father, Emperor Edward, couldn't stand it. She's nine, for crying out loud! What if this remained in her teenagehood, adulthood, or even when she takes over the throne?!

He wasn't mad at her, to make things clear. He knows she's a smart, kind child, chattering with maids and guards in the safety of her castle whenever she was away from prying eyes. The emperor just knew how harsh the politics in the Mushroom World are, unforgiving to the subtlest of the oddities. And the princess' silence had been anything but.

He wasn't completely hopeless, however. After much debating with the six kings about their children's future, and even getting the Mushroom Kingdom itself involved, they had made decision that could change everything.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

Princess Elizabeth perched on her favorite window sill and kicking her feet, as she always did when it was too late to play outside but still clear enough to watch through the window. She observed the sunset with her favorite plush toy and teacups in both of their hands, as the clouds swirled in pinks and purples, the sun rays sparkling sun kissed face, and the little rabbit's white fur. She clearly had a lot of fun today from the way her dress is dirty, and her hair is completely disheveled.

Emperor Ed had observed her from a distance, struggling to tear his gaze away. It's probably one of, if not the last day he will get to see his daughter so young, so unfiltered, without a care about politics or anything else really. He knew that this conversation would mean everything. Although normally he would've snapped at her lack of manners, for some reason he's silent.

After what felt like hours, he clears his throat, startling the young princess and making her wings jolt up.

“Eliza, please don't keep teacups on the window sill..How many times do I have to..”

Ed sighs internally, his voice being less biting than usual. She lowers her head as if she's apologizing, carefully picking up the tray on the table, careful not to spill or break the porcelain. Her hands are shaking, as if she knew something was wrong, and Emperor Ed hated that she was correct.

“Thank you, little cloud. There's something important that I would like to talk with you about.”

“Yes, father?”

“I've had a talk with the six kings, and somebody special. Do you know who Princess Peach is?”

Elizabeth almost chokes on her tea, like he had just admitted to have a meeting with a deity. Of course she knows who Princess Peach is, everyone in the whole Mushroom Region know her, even beyond! She's the prettiest, the smartest, and has the biggest castle.. She nods her head violently, almost like he's stupid for even implying she doesn't know.

"

“Well, since you and other nobles in the Mushroom Region are growing up, you need to get some guidance..” Emperor starts, almost hesitating.

“..and Princess Peach is willing to take you and some other princesses under her wing.” he watches her blank expression, unsure how to proceed.

But then-

Elizabeth starts giggling, so much so that her wings flap along with an intensity Ed hadn't seen in a long while.

“Really?? The Princess is interested in me?” she chirps, her tiny feet kicking faster.

“Especially you, sweetheart. She”

“Did Princess Penelope also got in? Will I be able to access the library? Oh, how about the gardens-” “Ellie-” “-Do you know if her flowers are just pink, or does she have a whole rainbow of colors?-” “Lizzie-” “Do you think the strategists will let me eavesdrop? Could we get all the snacks I've heard about-” “Elizabeth!” he snaps, gently putting one of his wings over her mouth, before she gets to drown him in questions.

“Yes, our neighbor from Pipeland got in, and I don't know much else to be frank with you. You'll figure it out once you've moved in.”

Her face drops instantly.

“I..move...in...?”

“Yes, you heard me correctly. If you want to get mentored by Princess Peach, you will have to live in a dorm in the Mushroom Kingdom. She said that she would want to teach you as a group, to learn how to work together, and Mushroom Kingdom is the safest place there is.”

Elizabeth visibly droops, staring at the floor. She will have to handle new people, in a new place, away from her dad and her beloved clouds.. But at the same time.. She will get to meet someone she looks up to, not just that, she will get mentored! Maybe they'll even become friends! But still..

“Elizabeth.”

Her head turns vaguely in his direction, still avoiding eye contact.

“I know this is a change to you, and a big one at that. Peach had asked me to just decide this for you, but you're far too smart for such nonsense.” He pets he attempts to comfort her, petting her head. “You're 9 years and two months old, it would be unfair of me to just send you out tomorrow as an order.”

“It's..it's tomorrow..?”

“Yes. We've been discussing about this since june. Most kids would just beam at the mere mention of Peach but you..you're different. I didn't want to throw you in there without a warning”

“I know I'm different..”

“Oh, don't give me that. Not all 'different' is bad, Eliza.. King Mackerel is still gathering himself after he lost that chess match with you, he even admitted it today”

They both snap out of their somberness, chuckling at the faint memory of King of Waterland's face.

“I'm being serious, Eliza. You can either say no, and I'll back out of the arrangement, giving up a free slot for somebody else. Or you can say yes, and we'll spend tomorrow preparing.”

“Please promise that you will visit..” She looks at him with her sky blue eyes, trying to detect if he's lying.

“I promise, Elizabeth.” he's more stern yet still being softer, carefully grabbing her hand.

“Could I bring Hoshiko to the Mushroom Kingdom?” she glances at her beloved white stuffed rabbit, sitting on the other edge of the window sill.

“Of course.”

Then silence. Emperor Ed doesn't push her, letting her analyze through all the prons and cons.

She looks at the window. Then at Hoshiko. Then at her dad.

“I..I will be going. Hoshiko will keep me company, and I think Peach is the best teacher around..”

after that, Emperor wraps his arms and wings around her. She's stiff, but that doesn't bother him in the slightest.

Her small smile is all the reciprocation he will ever need from his daughter.

“It is decided, then.” He says, almost to himself.

It surely is.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

Tysm for reading 😭 this is my first writing ever so please be nice to me

[von-koopas-muse]

I finally made a drawing!

tldr i had a long art hiatus because of my overthinking the joy out of it, and I finally got motivated by Ludwig to try. I'm still thinking if i should keep him at canon compliant height, lol

[von-koopas-muse]

fun fact: making matching bracelet sets with your f/o boosts serotonin by 200%

[von-koopas-muse]

I really love him

others tend to pick and choose, "his eyes are eerie", "his DiC interpretation is bad" "his new voice actor sucks"

some fight if he's german, german coded, is truly hateful, about his voice..

I love him regardless.

Yes! Even when he had a Beethoven hyperfixation in Mario is Missing!

Yes! Even with his goth hotel situation in Hotel Mario [hence my headcanon he's a romantic goth]

Yes! even his totally serious/s comics!

Yes! Even in the DiC cartoons because it's adorable to see his child self be so passionate, even this young and even before discovering his love for the piano!

Yes! Even his color splash/mario kart iterations that some called "inaccurate"! His childhood joy comes out, and I think it's beautiful that Nintendo doesn't want him to be brooding all the time

Yes! Even if he's painted as an antagonistic, mourning what could've been and raging at an innocent person, and watching him grow

[dannywaving]

Yes! Even if he's depicted as a cartoony villain with no redeeming qualities! Or a typical mean guy! (even if he scares me a little, haha..)

Yes! Even with all of his recolors or bad sprites before the technology had advanced to use his actual colors!

As long as his iteration is respectful to the source, I see him in every single little thing that the internet had made. And I love him in every single one.

even this one!

I love his cat smile, I love his piercing gaze, I love his overwhelming passions whether it's inventions, piano, strategies, literature, history, heck, even fencing!

yes! He canonically does fencing!

Don't even get me started on the merch.He is adorable in every single one, official or not.

He means the world to me, regardless.

[von-koopas-muse]

We had fun at the library~

[von-koopas-muse]

oops

[von-koopas-muse]

dont be shy, draw your f/o giving a smooch

[von-koopas-muse]

I redesigned Elise in gacha!

She's not perfect, but is closer to what I see in my mind ^^ I also decided to make an edit to get her as close to how i imagine her as possible. Sorry if it's wobbly I'm dyspraxic and only used my phone

[von-koopas-muse]

i hope im not late to the trend

[von-koopas-muse]

ily 6 year old autism oc whose design i still can't figure out

[von-koopas-muse]

introverted man who masks with extroversion

Someone who's forced to be loud, because nobody listens. Someone who had to develop a mask to cover up how fragile he is on the inside. How loving he is. How artistic he can get with his work. How 'sappy' or 'sensitive' he can be. Someone who's incredibly lonely, while surrounded by others.

How I'd love to be by his side, not forcing him out, but letting him exist in a way that makes him feel comfortable. Watch him slowly drop his farce, after realising he can be quiet and vulnerable around me. Not being scared of talking about whatever new thing caught his attention, or resting in silence after a rough meeting. Not being as hesitant with asking for comfort, whether it's tea, help with his papers, or even a hug.

He'd still be grumpy, I think. At this point his arrogance and pompous attitude won't be going anywhere anytime soon. But, I think he'd be more playful. More relaxed, more eager for banter we both know is pointless in the end, but still participate for the fun of it.

From a reputation of Bowser's war machine, maybe this would make him smile more. Maybe he'd be more well rested, and learn to set limits for himself, not forcing himself to be someone he's not.

He wouldn't feel the need to fight for attention anymore, and this comfort could show his character the way i see him, and maybe even getting new friends out of this. I certainly got new friends from being comfortable thanks to you, Ludwig!

[von-koopas-muse]

Them!!

[von-koopas-muse]

I ddon't care if he's Bowser's war machine, I want to give him a princess twirl

He's just the right size come on, why can't i watch his tail wag as he gets off his feet, feeling his claws dig into me trying not to fall over, probably yelling at me until he realizes I'm not undermining him, but literally spoiling him. Let me spoil that pixelated man

[von-koopas-muse]

Whenever i think of Ludwig, I think about forget-me-nots.

Is it the cheesiest flower to associate with your f/o? absolutely! But that's the point, isn't it?

They're easy to miss, with blue petals (that are rare for the plant world!), to yellow to orange centers that resemble colors on his shell, some getting more pink which i associate with love so much.

Their name is also in your face - they symbolize remembering, between lovers, lost family members, even people with memory problems. Whenever I'm thrown into the daily chaos, it's easy to get lost, to forget, feeling alone and bitter. But when I see a tiny splash of blue in the grass whenever I'm outside - he's out there.

And it clicks within the context of my AU. Whenever they're separated on missions, or even just keeping up appearances, Elise is never truly alone. Whether she carries heart lockets, letters, a photo of him in her wallet, or even has nothing around her - these tiny flowers that are overlooked by most are a reminder that he's there and he loves her.

Please don't reblog if you're a Ludwig double, thanks!

[von-koopas-muse]

this is going straight to my selfship shrine, i can't find Ludwig tho :(