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thatoneastralghost · 1 month ago
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DS&D Cross
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Summery: The local kleptomaniac of the Meme Squad, Cross can be a bit impulsive at times. Despite this, he has a strong moral code he refuses to stray from no matter what. Even so, he cares for his friends a lot, and wouldn't let anything happen to them, moral code or not.
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Name: Cross Mallacht
Species: Orc
Class: Barbarian - Path of the Berserker
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Group: Meme Squad
Role: Main fighter
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Pronouns: He/Him
Sexuality: Bisexual
Height: 7'10
Main Weapon: Greatsword
Secondary Weapon: Handaxe
Personality:
Sarcastic: Mocks or ridicules, usually by saying the opposite of what is actually meant. Hostility disguised as humor.
Adventurous: Someone who is willing to take risks and try new things.
Theatrical: Someone who has a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors, including dramatic expressions.
Flexible: The extent to which a person can cope with changes in circumstances and think about problems and tasks in novel, creative ways.
Omnivert: Someone who exhibits both introverted and extroverted traits depending on the situation. Can switch between the two extremes of social behavior, and their shifts can seem sudden or unpredictable to others.
Impulsive: Acts that happen on sudden urges or emotions without thinking about the consequences
Integrity: Being honest and having strong moral principles, consistently choosing to do the right thing even when it's difficult or no one is watching; adhering to ethical standards, being reliable, and consistently living in alignment with one's values.
Kleptomaniac: Repeatedly fails to resist the urge to steal, even when the items stolen are not needed and have little monetary value.
Competitive: Exhibit a strong desire to compete; and winning strengthens their self-esteem and feeling of superiority over others.
Charismatic: A person who possesses special traits that attract, inspire, or fascinate other people; attracts, influences, and inspires people by their personal qualities.
Confidant: Someone who feels sure of their abilities and worth, and is comfortable expressing themselves. Are often optimistic and willing to take on challenges.
Fun Facts:
- Has Bovinophobia
- The tallest character out of the whole cast
- Is a pretty decent cook
- Loves theater
- Isn’t great at it but knows basic stitches
- Enjoy’s romance novels and murder mysteries
- Has a strong moral code; refuses to hurt someone who cannot defend themselves (unless he has very good reason to do so)
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Cross's outfit without the cape
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I hope you all enjoyed this! Randy is next, so stay tuned! Hope you all have a wonderful morning or night and stay safe!
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tierras · 5 months ago
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the mutual aid los angeles network (malan) has put together a spreadsheet with valuable resources for people affected by the ongoing los angeles wildfires and wind storm. the sheet is constantly being updated with resources such as shelter info, animal boarding info, addresses for distribution centers, volunteer opportunities and so much more.
please share this spreadsheet widely
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mwphisto · 8 days ago
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The first time Sylus falls asleep in your presence, you’re left feeling a little odd. Well, maybe odd wasn’t the best word to describe it.
But the warm sensation that filled your chest was certainly something new. Sylus never fell asleep first, or around you for that matter. Most of the time, it was you dozing off because you had been thrusted into his sleeping schedule for a mission and it was catching up. Now, though, you were left a little stunned. Your eyes blinked slowly as you memorized every inch of his sleeping form.
Sylus lies on his stomach, arms cradling the pillow his head rests on. His face – usually stoic, jaw tight, an air of calm and confidence shrouding him – his now perfectly relaxed. 
His jaw is lax, lips parted slightly as the softest snores slip in and out. He’s calm, totally unguarded. He’s let down one of his biggest walls, he’s laying beside you completely unconscious, utterly vulnerable. 
You just... stare. So enraptured by the sight, the ability to be able to so shamelessly admire him, that you can't so much as remember to breathe. He's just existing, and yet he's knocked the wind out of you.
There is something so special about this moment, not only because of the fact that he trusts you enough, but because you have grown to love the man beside you so deeply it hurts your chest.
It should be no surprise that your fingers reach out, gingerly tracing the sharp lines of his jaw, his nose, his cheekbones. So careful with your touches in fear of waking him up and ruining the moment. You pull away slowly, scooting your body closer so you can land a carefully calculated kiss on the tip of his nose.
Nothing seems more appealing than this, falling asleep here and now right beside him. Enjoying his warmth and the vulnerability you are both willing to share with one another.
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lovegasmic · 2 months ago
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 ✰ secrety meeting up with Caleb at the Farspace Fleet base to hookup, call it a bootycall or whatever, but that man is needy.
the way his eyes almost roll back and cock twitches within your pussy as you ride him says enough, jaw slacked and panting on your shoulder. fuck, you feel so fucking good, you’re squeezing him so nice, so snugly that poor Caleb can’t help and start almost whining, the sound a bit choked from how hard your ass slaps on his thighs and your pussy lips squeeze the cream coated base of his veiny cock. “you have to be quiet” you purr on his ear, accompanied by a little nibble on the lobe to which Caleb’s hips stutter into your cunt in return.
he is almost brainless, squeezing your hips and waist to pull you even closer, pushing his cock as deep as possible, even unable to remember what the hell you said. but, the whining grows louder, Caleb is such a mess now, giving you no other option than shoving your panties into his mouth to muffle those sounds, who could have thought that your cute boyfriend would wrap his tongue around the damp fabric where your pussy was at, and that would be the trigger for an intense orgasm as deep as possible into your waiting hole.
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xinnn6 · 5 months ago
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THIS PART LMAO 😭😭😭
MC is such a sassy queen sometimes, i love her sm
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joy-laufeyson · 6 months ago
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SYLUS FIC RECOMMENDATIONS
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(reader inserts) recommendations of my favorite headcanons/imagines/fics/scenarios (i don’t own any)
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@ blushpawss' masterlist
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• nsfw! suggestive • nsfw!! mature
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nsfw!! / plan
fluff / matchmakers from hell ⟶ ft. Luke & Kieran
fluff / doesn't want you to leave
nsfw!! / gun play
fluff / pretty bird
fluff / good days
fluff / gifts and roses
fluff nsfw!! / “your ex has never made you what?”
angst fluff / unyielding protection
angst fluff / exclusive favors
angst fluff / remember to water the flowers
fluff nsfw!! / between the blades of grass
fluff / working on a café
angst fluff / injured during sparring
angst fluff / pushing you away
angst fluff / only you, darling ⟶ ft. Luke & Kieran
fluff / tipsy tricks ⟶ ft. Luke & Kieran
fluff / feeling sick
fluff / personal transport
angst fluff / bodyguard duty
fluff / accidental hand touches
fluff / one last game ⟶ ft. Luke & Kieran
fluff / tipsy
fluff / my turn
angst fluff / rising sun
angst fluff / saying I love you for the first time
fluff / "how can she just sit there and laugh and look so beautiful?"
nsfw! / roommates
sfw / the moon is beautiful, isn´t it?
fluff / the look of love
fluff / guard down, because i´m safe around you
fluff / gift exchange
fluff / when your standards are too high
fluff / morning routine
fluff / between the strokes of midnight
fluff / picking you up from your class
fluff / in every life, it’s you
fluff / budget queen
fluff nsfw!! / body worship
angst fluff / comfort
angst fluff / migraine
angst fluff / seems so unfair
fluff / late night trouble
angst fluff / careless
angst fluff / find me in the future
angst fluff / something's wrong
fluff / "i just wanted to tell you in case you forgot... i love you"
sfw / "you really do underestimate my wife"
fluff / all in
fluff nsfw! / is actor Sylus a good kisser?
fluff / warm
fluff / midnight warmth
fluff nsfw! / that crimson shade of red
angst fluff / come on, breathe with me
fluff / love at first aid
angst fluff / you're safe
fluff / vinyl record ⟶ ft. Luke & Kieran
fluff / the world when you're with me
angst fluff / razor's dance
fluff / do you see him in the back of your mind?
fluff / my happy is your happy ⟶ ft. Luke
fluff / lipstick
angst fluff / nothing's gonna hurt you baby
fluff / does that mean you love me?
angst fluff / wounded
fluff / lipstick stains
fluff / interruptions
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other love and deepspace masterlists
updated:20-april-2025
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draftbeerbibi · 14 days ago
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FOR ME, IT WILL ALWAYS BE YOU - Sylus x Non MC! ( Part 6 )
Summery: you find yourself in lads universe after a particularly close interaction with truck kun. How does life go from here after arriving in the N109 zone leaders backyard when MC hasn’t arrived yet?
Disclaimer, Sylus might be OOC, since I'm not very good at writing so bear with me. This will be multiple parts!
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5
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Something gnawed at him.
A feeling of unease he wasn’t able to shake. It was very uncharacteristic of him and it made his mind wander even when walking next to MC. They still hadn’t made any progress even after weeks.
The love he once held for her had dulled to a soft murmur, only held alive by the curse her past self inflicted on him. This constant cycle of love, pain and death had long since become something he started dreading. He no longer had the energy to entertain this façade, so instead, he tried to get her to remember, so she could finally break this binding curse and set him free.
A notification from his phone made him snap out of his train of thought.
He would’ve been happy seeing you used his card, but he heard you leave, and he’s seen you deteriorate these past weeks. He knew he should’ve spoken up. Knew he was breaking something that had yet to start.
Yet he didn’t know how to explain. “Hey, this is my soulmate, and I'm literally, sharing half a soul so I cannot escape my fate with her!” And expect you to understand? No. He was going to fix this before things could get out of hand.
Or so he thought. He thought seeing where you were would put him at ease, but the notification only rooted the feeling of dread deeper, seeping into his very being.
Something was wrong, and he was going to figure out what it was. He excuses himself and left MC dumbfounded as he sent Mephisto flying to the bar and called Luke and Kieran instructing them to figure out your whereabouts.
He willed himself to calm down. Nothing was wrong, you just decided to get a drink. He didn’t even blame you, he was acting like a total dick and he knew it, but this was new to him too. He didn’t expect to fall for you, a mere mortal, so utterly and pathetically normal. Yet fall for you he did. You turned his life upside down in a way he hadn’t realised he craved. No longer bound by fate, revelling in the normalcy.
He should’ve known better. He had almost hoped MC wouldn’t show up, but to his utter dismay she did, and with her arrival, she threw everything upside down for the worse. His heart ached seeing you loose yourself more and more every single day, yet unable to explain himself, he spent more and more time with MC to try and get her to break the curse. But she wasn’t cooperating. Somehow, in this damned timeline, she had chosen another man, leaving him alone with this curse, destined to die by her hand yet again.
But he wouldn’t let that happen. Not again. So he worked harder, growing more impatient by the day. It had irked him, he was turning into someone he no longer recognised, or, to put it frankly, was scared to recognise. His fragile love story with MC started with the same damned feelings. But with you, he felt okay letting it happen. Being vulnerable was not something he excelled in, but he had learned with MC.
His phone lit up with a text.
Twins: we can’t find her. We’re pretty sure someone got her.
He felt his blood run cold. It was his fault after all. If he hadn’t run away and just told you straight up, you never would have gone there in the first place.
He orders the twins to find you. And even if it killed him, find you he would.
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Everything hurt.
Your brain was pounding in your skull, a protest to the excessive drinking you had done last night. But it wasn’t just your head, no, every fiber of your being hurt.
Breathing laboured you try to move, but a sharp pang in your wrists made you stop in your tracks. Then you remember. The drinking, walking outside when suddenly your pulled into a car. The rest is a hazy blur and now you were here.
You try to open your eyes slowly. Your in a dark room, without windows, the only light coming from a singular lightbulb hanging from the ceiling that’s barely working. The room looks rundown, like a cement basement. It smells like dust and mold, and there are small puddles on the floor. The room is barren except for some racks with canned food. You guess it truly is a basement.
Your heart is pounding in your chest, blood rushing through your ears as you try to asses you situation. Your sat in a chair, with your wrists tied behind your back, making it borderline impossible to move. Why the hell did someone take you? Why would anyone even want you anyways? You don’t get long to think when you hear a door open and piercing light filters through. Before your eyes could adjust, the door is promptly closed again and an unfamiliar silhouette walks in your direction.
He's masked, so you can't make out his features, but even if he wasn't, your sure the pounding in your head would've made it impossible to see anyways.
He doesn't say anything, just assesses you like a product for sale. That makes your heart skip a beat. What if you are? You stare at him, questions clouding your mind, but fear grips at you so hard that you can't utter a single word, so all you manage to do is examine him as well.
He grabs a notepad and a pen off of a rack and writes some things down. You force yourself through gritted teeth to speak up. "Who are you, and why am i here?" He looks up at you, and despite the mask you could have sworn he was grinning but he doesn't respond, he just continues writing on the notepad.
And just like that, he leaves, isolating you with your thoughts. How long has it been? Where even are you? Did Sylus notice your absence? If he did, would he come? The air felt too thick, the humidity and mold mixing to make every breath taste like toxic waste.
You try to wiggle your arms, but the material around your wrist was tight, and when you wiggled too hard, it cut through skin. You hiss in pain, tears welling up in your waterline. You blink profusely as you try again, but to your dismay, the material doesn't budge but only cuts deeper. You wince as a tear rolls down your cheek.
You look around the room, searching for anything, but with no windows, and both your hands and feet bound, you had no way of escape. You were bound by the whims of fate, unsure if freedom was ever written in the stars for you.
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He finally found a lead.
It had been hours since he last heard from you. Well, if a payment notification really counts as hearing from you. The twins were hunting down the streets for every lead they could find. At first he thought it was EVER, but to his surprise they had nothing to do with it, making it that much harder to track you down.
Checking the footage of Mephisto flying around Linkon, Sylus looked around the area of the bar. It had been cleaned meticulously, so they weren't amateurs, but then, something caught his eye.
Your bracelet.
Correction, the bracelet he had gifted to you for one of the auctions you had attended with him. It was concealed between some rocks and dirt, hidden from sight so that even he almost missed it. But thank the heavens he didn’t, because in between some of the beads of the bracelet some hairs were tucked. Possibly a sign of struggle. Immediately he called one of the twins over to have it checked.
He cursed himself for taking so long to find the bracelet. The next minutes felt like days, waiting while looking, not finding anything new.
He cannot remember the last time he lost control over his emotions like this. He, the leader of Onychinus, ruler of the N109 zone. But regardless of the titles he holds, it feels useless without you by his side. He should have told you. He shouldn’t have run away, trying to fix it on his own.
“Boss! We found a match, it’s one of the rising gangs. They traffic women without significant background so no one looks for them. We don’t know how they found her yet but we’re on their tail, almost know where they went too.” Kieran informs. Luke stands behind his brother, observing. He had never seen his boss like this.
“Good, we’re moving out as soon as we find her, you hear me?” They nod in unison at their boss’s words. Sylus’s phone rings, and when he checks it he sees MC’s name illuminating his screen.
He huffs out a soft curse as he picks up, MC’s soft voice echoing through the phone’s speakers. “Where did you go? I thought i was supposed to break this ‘curse’, how am i supposed to do anything when i don’t even remember anything?”
Her voice was soft, laced with concern. Had he shown how worried he was? He couldn’t remember, all he knew right now was that he needed to get you back asap.
“I know, listen, something happened and i’ll be back as soon as possible, in the meantime please just try to find any leads on breaking the curse.”
His head hurt, it was taking way too long to find you, especially with how many resources he has. What if something happened to you?
A soft sigh resonates from the phone.
“Listen, i don’t know what’s going on, but if i can help in any way, just let me know okay? You looked like you were about to set the world on fire when you left.”
He hums softly. “Thank you miss hunter, but i think it’s best if you don’t get involved in this specific case.”
He rubs his temple, MC agrees and hangs up the phone, leaving him alone with his thoughts once again. Then just like that, one of the twins sends coordinates. He doesn’t need a name to know that they found you, so before his mind can even process, his feet are already moving.
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The door opened again, and this time 3 men entered.
They looked rushed, and one of them moved over to you to untie you. Were they discovered? Were they moving you? Not without a fight they’re not.
As the man stepped behind you to tie you up again you quickly elbowed him, resulting in him falling to his knees gasping for air. You could have sworn you heard bones breaking but you didn’t focus on that as you now had the attention of the other 2 men on you. You could maybe dodge them? You sure as hell were going to try.
As one of them lunged at you, you moved out of the way as fast as you could. He managed to grab a hold of your blouse and tore off your sleeve as the momentum sent him toppling over his friend. Colleague? Didn’t matter. You turn to the other man and you freeze.
Your eyes grow wide as your met with the last man holding a pocket knife in his hands. You were so not prepared for this. You never bad to fight, not even in the N109 zone. Sylus had always kept you close to him so not once had you been forced to retort to violence yourself, but being eye to eye with someone who clearly has the intent to kill made something in your brain switch, clearing up your mind more then any hangover drink ever could.
Your hands tremble as you stare at him, and it’s like a countdown to your death. He swings, and you barely evade, but while stepping away he slices at your arm. A groan escapes your lips as you grab tight to the wound. It’s a shallow cut, but still bleeding much heavier then you would like.
Before the man could swing again the door bursts open with way more force than necessary causing it to fall out of its hinges entirely. And when your met with his crimson eyes you can feel relief wash over your entire being. He looks feral, eyes locked on the man with the knife, and before you can blink the man disintegrates into thin air. The other 2 men follow suit and just like that, your alone with him, heaving heavy breaths of relief.
Tears spill over your cheeks, and before you can fall to the ground he picks you up effortlessly, caging you in his arms.
You wrap your arms around his neck as you allow yourself to let go, and you sob. You knew you looked ugly but you couldn’t care less right now. You were safe. He was here. He cared. Enough to save you at least. Enough to not let you fend for yourself.
And he keeps whispering sweet nothings into your ears as you finally collapse under the heave weight of fatigue, letting him swoop you up.
“We’re going home.”
And then you’re out.
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A/N: Hello! I know every update is taking longer and longer and I'm sorry for that, but I have never written an action scene before and none of worked right in my head :( Thank you for being so patient with my I really appreciate it y'all! That being said, I hope this chapter was worth waiting for and I'll work hard to cook up more delicious food for everyone <3 Have a great day everyone!💕
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abyssyby · 20 days ago
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How will Silus react to a son who shows dragon instincts (stealing something shiny, collecting and keeping it as a treasure, etc.)?
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i think he'd be deeply amused! i have a personal headcanon that sylus actually isn't rid of his dragon form/abilities in this life, he's just more powerful and strong enough to mask them now 24/7 hehe
what throws him mostly is when the kids express their want to be like him (because of the implications of that and his own perception of himself). but their natural instincts and traits, sylus expected that and now takes it on as a challenge to hone and help with.
sylus & his family | sylus x reader | a fight between the little twins (´•̥ ᵔ •̥`) angst, fluff, family dynamics, exploring the littles' draconic traits!
Lucian is more his father's son in terms of more outward, classic draconic traits— seeking height to fly, collecting trinkets and treasures, easily allured by shiny and pretty things. Did he not have a twin to bond with (and very social older brothers), Lucian would have had trouble sharing/socializing. He can be very territorial and protective with things he thinks he is responsible for (ex. a specific dino plushie from the big twins, a spot on the couch, a blanket, Kyros).
Sylus's role with Lucian is trying to find that balance of what he can do to regulate himself as a little boy and at the same time not repress any of the inherent instincts he cannot help. He reminds him often that it's okay to act accordingly as long as he isn't malicious or mean.
"You have to choose the better choice." Sylus would say, drawing a sobbing Lucian into his embrace after a fight with Kyros. "Do you want to protect your hoard or your brother?" "But is my trinky." Lucian hiccups, pushing through sudden painful inhales. He clutches the clicky little egg toy in his hand (think bakugan), which weighs heavier with the guilt every passing second he stews in his mistake. Sylus sighs, voice low and gentle. "You yelled at Kyros." "I sorry!" "I know you are, angel." Sylus frowns. His heart aching at the confusion in Lucian's face— wondering what he did wrong, why his need to defend was a bad thing, why he was getting scolded when it was Kyros who took the toy without permission. "But you really hurt Kyros." Little fingers stop their fidgeting on the trinket. smaller, quieter, Lucian murmurs. "I not mean it..." "Papa, I feel bad here," Lucian says, taking Sylus's hand and placing it on his chest. Like he wants to puke. Like he wants to scream. Like he wants to cry his insides out. "Don't like it." Sylus holds him tightly— allowing his presence to be whatever Kyros might need at this moment. He thinks it inadequate, but what he doesn't consider is that it is infinitely more than he had before he met you. And for now, it is enough. "Maybe we say sorry to Kyros? What do you think?" "I give yellow trinky?" he is still shaky when he pitches it. clutching his precious crimson trinket to his chest. "Red one is mine. but- he can borrow. but—but this mine." "That's a start," Sylus kisses his brow. It's not a perfect bow-tied solution, but it's his own. and it's clever and kind and still Lucian. and Sylus cannot be prouder. "Let's go find your brother."
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Kyros's qualities are more inert, subtle. He is still territorial and protective— just not to the extent of a Lucian-like reaction of yelling or snarling. If his little hoard is breached, he'd probably harbor a deep sense of resentment towards whoever did so. He remembers everything— the kindness, the betrayal. He trusts gradually yet deeply and isn't the easiest to ask for a second chance.
Kyros's traits manifest in him being watchful and vigilant, protecting his space and his circle more than his trinkets and treasures. He prefers being alone with the exception of his family— and yet even then, he still has moments where you'd find him wandering away from Lucian and the big twins to check on his own stuffies in another room or just rearrange some toys in his collections.
He's deeply sensory-seeking! Kyros is very sensitive to specific sounds (you and sylus humming into his temple so he feels it resonate in his skull), vestibular and tactile input (squeezy-squeezes!), scents (papa's brings the most comfort of all because of that time he was sick).
Sylus's own instincts would urge him to protect him, shelter and hide. But he knows that isn't the better choice. So instead, he teaches grounding to Kyros when his instincts tell him to float away. To hide, but always come back home.
Kyros hates loud sounds— when the karaoke mic goes wrong, when the trumpets on papa's CDs start shouting, when something falls off a shelf and makes a loud thud!. He's gotten better at reacting to them, and no longer has that instinct to cry or yell when it happens. His tantrums come from not being able to rearrange the things that get jumbled inside his head when he is startled like that. He shares that with his father— a replica of home in their mind with everything in its perfect place. But unlike him, Kyros has yet to keep his composure when it is rattled. Sylus teaches him to organize, arrange and at the same time be flexible with it. He was taught that he could grit his teeth, put his head between his knees, and count to ten until it passed. Or simply go to papa or mama when it doesn't. But this sound— this sound creates a landslide in his mind, a devastation far too great to reorganize all by himself. "Go away, Kyros!" Lucian's voice is hoarse as he yells the curse at the top of his lungs. Kyros freezes. His limbs stone and fire all at once. His vision is reduced to blurs of color as the tears build and blind him. He doesn't know what to do, and when Sylus emerges from the other room at the sound, his instinct is to run. Hide. Not be seen, perceived. Alone— where he can't be hurt. You find him in his bedroom, frozen on his bed. clenching and unclenching fists, eyes crystalline with unshed tears. "My love." you coo in sympathy, gently curling yourself around him, taking him into your arms, and placing him in the cradle of your crisscrossed legs. He lets the tears fall then, quiet still. Clinging to your warmth, your scent. Fists crumpling the soft fabric of your shirt. You don't talk, but your fingers intertwine with his, and you draw him closer to your chest as you breathe the way you want him to. Your hand squeezes his palm, the hinges and joints of his fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Then a familiar forgotten lullaby is hummed into his temple as you kiss him tenderly. When he is no longer wound, no longer rigid like scales but soft like the baby you reared, he speaks. voice small, rusted, and fragile. "I make cian mad." You nod. He did. You saw his twin crying to his papa before you raced off to find him. "I no mean it." his lip wobbles just as his words. "I just... want to see." You hum, listen to him. It's what he needs, to be heard. And when he is ready to listen to you too, you offer: "Lucian probably didn't mean it either." Kyros pouts. "He yelling at me." "But he cried too." you say, smoothing his hair, meeting his eyes. "Lucian doesn't like hurting you." His brow furrows. He knows that is true. His mind struggles, but he places each totem, each memory, and each fact back on their shelves. Just as Sylus taught him to do so. Hide, fix, then come back home. Lucian loves him. Lucian loves his clicky red dragon. Lucian lets him borrow things when he asks. "Mama, I grab the—the trinky," he confesses, fingers finding solace in playing with yours. "Is that why you think he yelled?" "A-huh." your heart corrodes in your chest at the sound of his heavy confirmation. "Cian no like grabby hands. I sorry." You smile— admiring the depths of your son's little mind palace. What you would give to be able to roam its halls and behold its many wonders. "Maybe he needs to hear that from you when you're ready, hm?" he nods. "I ready, mama."
𓇢𓆸𓇢𓆸𓇢𓆸 ࿐ ࿔*:・゚
You take him to his brother, who is already on his way to him too. sylus kneels to set Lucian down, and you nudge Kyros gently. "I sorry I take—take your trinky." Kyros says first, hands behind his back both to keep himself composed and to show Lucian that he won't be a threat any longer. "Sorry I yelled loud." Lucian hiccups, still shaken at what he'd done. Haunted by how Kyros looked when he did it. He extends his hand, and upon his outstretched palm sits a yellow version of his clicky dragon-egg-ball-trinket. "This for you." Kyros's face brightens as he accepts it. And in the blink of an eye, they are holding each other in an embrace. An ancient instinct they both share, not exactly draconic, but transcending understanding. Could be cosmic. Could be creature. Could be human. But one thing is for sure, this they've inherited proudly from their parents. A woven gift, bloodied and torn, but good. This, they share. This, they treasure. This, they protect in each other— a loyal heart, a golden soul.
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solifloris · 4 months ago
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≡;-꒰ 𝐙𝐀𝐘𝐍𝐄 ꒱₊˚ ପ⊹ I  𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒘𝒊𝒄𝒆
╰┈➤ ❝ zayne x afab!reader | VALENTINE'S EVENT !
tags : established relationship, light kisses, hurt/comfort, angst with fluff, reader has a bad day, kinda slight references to 'hidden motive', it's like if the "youtiful" series had no smut LMAO, use of pet names "love" "sweetheart". ((also... unedited... i finished this at like 2:30am... AHFNNSNF))
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Valentine's Day wasn't supposed to go like this.
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When you woke up, the space beside you was empty.
The curtains were drawn, and the room had been left relatively dark despite the little rays of sunshine peeking through. Comforting, in a sense, but—your hand reached out to run through the sheets beside you, now cold and devoid of the warmth of his presence. He'd left it like this on purpose; you knew that.
And it was quiet without him.
The kind of quiet that was loud, the kind of quiet that was uncomfortable.
Your eyes drifted towards the clock on the nightstand, and your heart sank at the realization—you'd slept in, and completely missed seeing him off. On Valentine's Day.
You'd both known from the start that he wouldn't be getting a day off despite the occasion, and you'd accepted it, but you had promised yourself to be present for him in the morning. What kind of girlfriend would let him leave just like that, right?
There was a note on the stand.
You reached out to grab it, and something about the emptiness in the bedroom made you feel so small. Even though you'd always been fond of the neutral colors surrounding you, they looked drearier and gloomier than they'd ever been. Your arms twitched with the urge to reach out for a hug—
There was no one there.
Good morning, sweetheart. Did you sleep well? I noticed you've been very tired lately, so please get some rest. Don't feel too bad that you didn't see me this morning. I'll be home in time for dinner, let me know when you wake up.
It was so sweet. So Zayne. Yet the heaviness in your heart didn't seem to lighten in the least, because the circumstances didn't change:
It was Valentine's Day. And you were spending it all alone.
In retrospect, you could never place the blame on your boyfriend. It had been this way from the start; you'd talked about it, accepted it, that with all of this came his busy schedules and the ever-present possibility that he would miss days like this without having much of a choice himself. You, yourself, weren't exempt to the setup, anyway—normally, your own work hours would have you out of the house in a similar manner. It was only that, this time… the mere prospect of having to spend a majority of the day alone with your thoughts had your skin crawling.
It had to be today.
It had to be now.
You could beg for a new work assignment to come in and save you from drowning, but you had been ordered to take a rest.
…Was this resting?
The air was stifling. You could breathe, but only barely.
You felt nailed to the bed, your head heavy, your body heavy, the tension in your shoulders nearly having you want to cry out if only you could muster a sound.
It had to be today.
It had to be now.
On Valentine's Day, the day of love. You would feel so pathetic, and needy, and so desperate to feel him next to you when you knew that it could not be so and you understood that this was simply the way things were. How they always have been. And it took every ounce of your energy to fight back the tears that were threatening to spill, because what kind of girlfriend would be like this, and why couldn't today be a day you felt normal?
You had to hastily wipe your tears with the sleeve of your sweater, and your hands reached for the phone next.
A simple good morning, a little how-are-you.
You would make yourself be normal today if you could help it.
So you did the only thing you could think of:
You redirected.
Pushing yourself out of bed was a task difficult enough to do, but you grit your teeth through it. Feet touched upon the soft carpet, footsteps padding across the room and towards the door. If you had the majority of the day to yourself, you could do something productive, couldn't you? You could still do that, couldn't you? You could still be the simplest, simplest form of a functioning human being… couldn't you?
A mantra repeated in your head as you made your way to the kitchen.
A list of things: you could clean, you could organize, you could read, you could play… You could cook something, maybe even bake, just so he could have some sort of surprise waiting when he got back.
It sounded like a good plan.
It was a difficult plan.
Deep breaths weren't enough to calm you down. Sure, every movement pulled you out of the rubble of your thoughts for a moment, allowed you to continue being for a moment. But a moment was merely a moment. And once that moment was over, then it was over. The wreckage dangling above your head would come crashing.
It was a terrifying, terrifying thing to be alone.
Every so often your eyes would drift towards your phone in hopes for a text; even a simple update, anything, anything—
You liked the quiet, but you liked it when he was around.
You liked the slowness of things, but you liked it when he was around.
On days like these, then only when all this empty space could be filled by the warmth of his presence… that was when everything else could be bearable.
And you stirred the cookie batter absentmindedly, only barely paying attention to what you were doing, when—
Ding!
Your heart jumped.
Immediately, you dropped the spatula back into bowl and turned towards your phone.
—heeeeyyyy, happy valentine's, bestieee!!! —hope you get to have a sweeeett, sweet time with your boyfie!
Ah.
Your racing heartbeat calmed down in slight disappointment; the last conversation you'd had with Zayne had been an hour ago, and you knew realistically enough not to expect another message so soon.
And, sure, you were disappointed, but… to Tara's defense, these texts still made you smile.
She sent a flurry more of messages; silly things, cute things, just a couple of somethings to leave in your chat log. You didn't know if she'd picked up on your own behavior being off at work, but you supposed that if Jenna had, then it was more likely that Tara hadn't overlooked it, either.
A thought rang suddenly in your mind, because you could spend the rest of your day with her. A glance at the time told you that it was only half past two in the afternoon, and you still had a couple of hours left before Zayne would be on his way home. If you were looking for a distraction, perhaps, a day out could have solved it, but—
Realization dawned.
You'd have to put on something pretty, spend a couple of minutes doing makeup. You'd have to speak with people, interact with them, seem normal to them… and then maybe, then, you'd be more conscious of the fact that you were blatantly masking in front of people you held close to your heart.
Vulnerability was a fickle thing.
Though you could desperately want to be so, it was difficult to know where to begin.
It was something to accept—you didn't have the energy to… be.
Not today.
Maybe Zayne was right; you did need to rest.
And the realization furthered in that really, truly, all that you wanted was to spend a moment curled up in his lap, maybe watch a movie, maybe sit in silence… Just enough to recharge, just enough to feel safe enough to be.
You wouldn't have had to think of anything else.
But, he wasn't… Here.
He wasn't here.
Hours passed by in a similar manner, then. A cycle of distracting yourself, and failing, and trying again, and failing… You had gotten a few things done, in your defense. The kitchen and the bedroom had both been cleaned spotless. Your newly-baked batch of chocolate-chip cookies sat to cool on the counter, a treat for your boyfriend, something to remind you of what day it was today. You were proud of yourself for it, of course; despite everything, you could still do a little something.
But the feeling in your chest, the heaviness of it, the burden you bore that you couldn't quite place, yourself… it was still there. Unmistakably, still there.
And then it was late.
Later than you knew his shift to be.
You glanced at your phone once, twice—thrice, and a few times more.
The message you'd sent had received no reply.
It must have been an emergency.
You understood; really, you understood. It was like this. He had no access to his phone when things were busy, and especially not when something had come up. You knew this. You knew.
And so you grabbed a blanket from the bedroom to drape over yourself, as you curled up on the couch.
You could wait.
You could.
You could.
…You could, right?
Surfing through channels proved easy enough.
Not that one.
Not that one.
No, not that one, either.
You huffed as each channel played a show that didn't particularly interest you, the sound of their dialogue merely causing you to be irritated rather than successfully distracted. You had little to no choice but to passively play on a show, lower the volume—and at this point, truly… it was difficult to take.
You curled up, drew your knees up to your chest.
The blanket smelled like him.
You could recall how often it had been like this; it had been busy at the hospital, as much as it had been busy at work… The two of you had barely any time to spend with each other these past few days, and undeniably it had started to take a toll on you.
Because it had to line up with the way that you'd been feeling.
Useless. Worthless. A little bit less like yourself.
Thoughts like these were easy to ignore when you had the capacity to, but you didn't anymore. Once again, the space around you was too big; too heavy; too much. It cemented on you all these feelings of helplessness, the way you were left in the middle of this cold, empty space with nothing to offer solace. It was pathetic to feel this way, you thought, but you no longer had the ability to rationalize it.
You didn't like it here without him.
You missed him—a feeling that had built up all these days spent away from each other.
And then the tears started to fall.
Silent tears, an occasional sniffle here and there… Your eyes glazed over as you continued to hug your knees to your chest, head resting upon them. You weren't focusing. The television remained what it was—white noise. You could barely remember what channel you had left it on in the first place.
Your phone lit up a couple of times.
You no longer noticed it.
A light shaking could be felt over your body.
It was a colder touch, you could feel it through even the blanket. Your eyes stirred open. Yet, truly, even before your gaze could focus enough on the figure next to you, you knew this touch.
Zayne.
He had his hand on your arm, having nudged you awake, and you could see the faint outline of a bouquet of flowers seated right next to him. Your favorites, no less.
In front of you, the television had been turned off, and a quick glance at your phone to the side showed several missed calls and texts from him. The time flashed as eight in the evening. You had fallen asleep. Your eyes were likely puffy, and you probably looked exhausted…
Yet, these things, despite how much you had noticed and despite how much you were still thinking—
They didn't matter anymore.
The moment of silence between you two, the way he didn't ask, the way he waited, the way he watched… A wave of understanding passed over the both of you before he pulled you into his arms, and that was it.
This was home.
It wasn't dark, and gloomy, and empty, and cold—
It was warm. Comforting. Full of his presence, just the way you had been longing it to be since you'd woken up. The smell of his cologne was one familiar enough to make you tighten your hold on him, make you snuggle deeper into his chest. It was secure. It was safe.
You'd missed him, truly.
And there was no need for words, not really. Instead, he stroked your hair, patiently, lovingly. A gentle kiss to the top of your head. A little reassuring squeeze of your hand.
"Zayne…"
"Mn. I'm here."
Another moment of stillness.
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.
You could still hear the faint ticking of the clock on the wall, but this time, it didn't bother you. Not when you could just as well hear the steady thrum of his heartbeat, not when his quiet words of reassurance could resound in your head like a lullaby.
And a stray tear fell.
Maybe, it was the relief of it. Maybe, it was how everything had bubbled up to crash into you like this.
But—
You lips trembled, and you cried.
You cried, and cried, and cried.
And it was such a stupid way to spend the day of love.
"You're… You're home, hic, I-I'm sorry, I didn't— hic— I fell asleep, a-and then—"
"Shh. It's okay, my love."
His voice was low. Soft.
"B-but I was… It's Valentine's Day, I should've…!"
"No, you do not owe me anything. On the contrary, I, too, have not been a satisfactory partner… I apologize, sweetheart. I wish I could have spent the day with you."
"It's… It's not your fault…"
"Then, it is not your fault, either."
He paused.
"You… feel unwell. You've been unwell. Haven't you? Aren't you?"
Slowly, gently, he coaxed your head up to look at him. His thumb raised, moving to wipe away your tears; to draw you closer by your chin and place a chaste kiss on the tip of your nose.
You sniffled slightly. "I… I didn't want to be needy… I know it's been busy at the hospital, and I thought I could manage, a-and I'm sorry, I know I should be more understanding! I-I should be better, be good, be someone who can give you the world like you deserve, be— something more worth of the comfort you give me, than this…"
The words flowed out before you could stop them, and, in the end, you appreciated that you could be vulnerable with him. But it still tore at your heart to have him listen. Because what if it was silly? What if it was stupid? In the back of your mind, even though you thought these things, you were hoping for him to tell you otherwise. And what would you do if he didn't? If he agreed with you? What if these words, these insecurities, would make him think less of you, or find it irritating, or…
You were spiraling.
You could see yourself drowning, reflected in the very window of his gaze.
But he gripped your shoulders—he wouldn't let you.
"I never asked for you to give me the world."
It was firm this time, and not necessarily gentle... Yet, the look in his eyes told you everything even before he spoke.
Slow, careful words, and his eyes never strayed from yours:
"All I've ever wanted was you."
Your breath hitched.
You waited, quiet, a little stunned; watched as he leaned in to give you a soft kiss. One to your forehead, one on your eyelids. Your cheek, the corner of your lips—
"I ask nothing of you, if only to know that you are okay. If only to know that you understand… that I will cherish you, and care for you, for as long as you are alive. Do you remember that?"
A memory stirred.
I should think about… how to live my life to the fullest. Because in this world, there's someone who'll like me for as long as I'm alive…
Those were your words.
A wave of warmth washed over you once more as he brought back memories from that day, one that, likely, was one that he thought of often himself.
"The moon…" he mumbled. Gently, he nudged your head sideways to allow you to glance out the window. He'd drawn the curtains back, and the night sky showed itself in full view to you. "Is beautiful tonight. Just as you are. Less than you are. Because you always shine brighter. And, to me… That is all of the world that I need."
"Zayne…"
"I bought you flowers, and I saw the cookies that you left on the table. However… how much you mean to me is not meant to be celebrated for simply one day of the year, and I don't plan to do that. I would celebrate it every day, every minute, every hour of my life. Besides… no matter how hectic things get, I will always want to see you."
This time, he pulled you back to him, gently easing his lips onto yours. A quick kiss, but a meaningful one. One that made the world disappear, your troubles disappear… at least, enough for you to focus on him, and all the love that he offered— to you.
"…Zayne?"
"Hm?"
"I love you."
You snuggled into his chest, curling into his warmth.
It felt lighter, now. Perhaps, not to be completely freed from the chains you had put on yourself, but… it felt lighter. More bearable. No longer suffocating.
No longer difficult.
"I love you," you repeated. You would whisper the words, quiet as you focused on his heartbeat. "I love you, twice… thrice… and more times… Because saying it once wouldn't be enough."
"And I love you, sweetheart." Once more, he pressed his lips to the crown of your head. "Twice, and thrice, and more. And, for tonight… We can do whatever you want. My time is all yours."
And perhaps, you thought, he was your world just as much as you were his.
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thatoneastralghost · 1 month ago
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DS&D Nightmare
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Summery: A well known criminal that's been around the block, Nightmare can be quite mischievous when he wants to be. His stubborn and rebellious nature has caused him to get caught up in many issues, some of which had nothing to do to him to begin with. Despite his recklessness, he cares a lot about his friends, and doesn't go down without a fight.
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Name: Nightmare Astaroth
Species: Teifling
Class: Rogue - Phantom
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Group: Meme Squad
Role: Thief/Scout
Age: 232
Gender: Male
Pronouns: He/They
Sexuality: Bisexual
Height: 5'7
Main Weapon: Quarterstaff
Secondary Weapon: Dagger
Personality:
Mischievous: Behaving in a way that is playful or annoying, but not intended to cause serious harm.
Omnivert: Someone who exhibits both introverted and extroverted traits depending on the situation. Can switch between the two extremes of social behavior, and their shifts can seem sudden or unpredictable to others.
Sarcastic: Mocks or ridicules, usually by saying the opposite of what is actually meant. Hostility disguised as humor.
Creative: The ability to think imaginatively, come up with original ideas, and find unique solutions to problems.
Adventurous: Someone who is willing to take risks and try new things.
Stubborn: A strong, often unwavering, determination to hold their own opinions or course of action, even in the face of opposing arguments or evidence.
Rebellious: They are difficult to control and do not behave in the way that is expected; defiant or resistant to authority, government, or tradition. It describes someone who is inclined to rebel or who participates in a rebellion.
Persistent: They continue trying to do something even when it's difficult or they face opposition. They are determined and don't give up easily, often showing a stubborn or unwavering willingness to keep going.
Unpredictable: Not able to be predicted; unchangeable.
Cheeky: Showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing.
Fun Facts:
- Has acrophobia (fear of heights)
- Enjoy’s hanging out in odd places (i.e: cupboards, trees, rooftops, tight alley’s he has no business fitting into)
- Can and will pick locks with his tail
- Is resistant to fire
- Love’s spicy food
- Is banned from cooking because he somehow makes all food he cooks spicy
- Feels guilty about Dream’s death
- Is the shortest adult in the whole cast
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someonesbride · 2 months ago
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he-he
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mwphisto · 6 days ago
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Sylus has a habit of squeezing your face.
You’ve got a mouth full of food? He’s grabbing your cheeks. Got something on your lips? He’s squeezing your cheeks until your lips pucker like a fish.
Got new lip gloss on? He’s using one had to cup your chin and press his fingers into the soft skin, once again making your lips stick out so he can kiss them and taste the gloss.
“Shy-lus pleash!” The words are stuck, coming out as if you have a lisp because your face is being bunched together by his large, warm hands. “Hmm? Can’t hear you kitten.” And he’s placing a fifth kiss on your puckering lips. “You look quite cute like this, so soft and squishy.”
Sylus, the leader of Onychinus, a man who snuffs the life out of someone with the flick of a wrist, just called you cute and squishy. Yeah, you’ve got him wrapped tight around your finger. Completely smitten.
“Shy-lus I can’t breathe like thish!” You’re squirming, giggling, and scolding him all at once. “You’re fine, kitten. I’ll let you go… eventually.” Another little squeeze, followed by another kiss. “Shy-lus c’mon!”
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lovegasmic · 6 months ago
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LOVE AND DEEPSPACE —NIGHTLY RENDEZVOUS
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xinnn6 · 1 month ago
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the micro-expressions are CRAZY in this scene..
when we pinned him down and asked whether he destroyed the gold coin, his eyes narrowed as if he was hurt by how we don’t trust him.. 😭 the silence and low gasp as if he couldn’t believe that we wouldn't trust him after all we've went through together…
There are other ways to enter the arena. I can guarantee that. I'm being honest. You know that.
the CN dub for the bold part is roughly:
答应的事我会做到。我从来不拿信用开玩笑。你知道的。
if i were to directly translate and interpret it:
i'll do the things i've promised. i never take credibility lightly. you know that.
but for "我从来不拿信用开玩笑", i.e., "i never take credibility lightly", it can also be interpretated as somewhat "i never take promises lightly"... it's almost as if he's reassuring MC / us–that he'll do anything for us 💔 oH MY GOD JUST STAB ME ALREADY
-> JUST NOTE: IM NOT A TRANSLATOR NOR DO I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH STUDYING NUANCES FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE... but as a Chinese speaker, this is how i will interpret his words 🤓
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somnoir · 6 months ago
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first time giving a prompt
deaged!Danny (may include Dani, Dan and/or Jazz too if you like) given to Themyscira to be raised by Kronos (Clockwork). They were given a vague reason (they either might end the world or save it. kinda like the PJO Great Prophecy "to preserve or raze")
cause a boy/s is/are involved. They get sent to be raised by Diana instead
i just really want mom!Diana to happen
god I love mom!Diana so much! I need this woman to just pop up to the watchtower with her own baby and tell the others to fuck off cause, BATMAN HAS HIS BABIES I HAVE MINE!
Percy Jackson themes? Let's go!
Children of Diana - part 1
Kronos was always a mysterious and frightening figure in their stories. The father that devoured their children upon a prophecy of a throne to be taken by his child. Five had fallen into his stomach, Hestia of the hearth fell first, whilst Hades was the last to be eaten. Only by Rhea's cunning did their youngest, Zeus, survive his father's hunger and grow to be king.
But Kronos never truly stayed dead.
He was time embodied, moving with every universe, even as he melted away from their world and into another.
Hippolyta told her stories of Kronos, along with how she wished for a child and how her love for one allowed her to make Diana out of clay and give her blessing of goddesses to be a mother to a blessed daughter. Diana heard stories from her mother of everlasting Kronos who's name shifted with worlds, with his domain of time. How the titan has moved past from his children and embedded himself into the stars.
Diana heard of his stories but never in her lifetime did she expect to be met with that same Titan.
Her first instinct was to bow, to greet this almighty titan with the proper etiquette. But Kronos only smiled at her, snapping his fingers.
One moment Diana was Louvre, then next she was beside her mother in Themyscira.
"Diana!" Hippolyta blinked, bewildered to see her daughter before the atmosphere turned tense, cold.
Once again, the Amazons were graces—perhaps even cursed—with the Master of Time's presence.
"Kronos." Hippolyta sucked in a deep breath, her stance going rigid as she prepared to greet and attack their guest. "My lord..."
"Progeny of mine," Kronos wore a purple rone that shadowed his face, with a body that floated from the ground. In his hand was a peculiar staff with a glowing blue clock. "I have no trust in my children but... You Amazons are more sensible and responsible than my brats."
"Except for Hestia. I would trust her but she is too close to them for my liking." He drawled, startling Diana.
Hestia was the eldest of the traitors, the first to be eaten. She was still referred to as a traitor and yet there is evident fondness in Kronos' voice.
"Nevermind that." Kronos waved it off, "Pandora has claimed that you are trustworthy—" THE FIRST WOMAN PANDORA?! "So I shall trust you with this prophecy. Especially, Diana... Wonder Woman. You will prove essential to the fulfillment of this prophecy."
Diana's body stiffened, unable to help but grab her mother's hand. Blessed as she was, Hippolyta squeezed her daughter's hand, comforting and reassuring before they nodded and waited for the prophecy...
Kronos was smiling.
"From the death of youth, a monarch shall rise,
To fall, and rise again with time's reprise.
Brother and sister by the throne will stand,
Balance to bring, or doom to command.
Should the path be dark, the stars will weep,
For the universe's fate, the king shall keep."
Diana's breath hitched. The prophecy was... It was scary. She couldn't fathom it. From the lines alone, there was a possibility of the universe's doom... But it involves a king of sorts.
What did that entail?
Kronos was laughing now. "Be wary, Diana of Themyscira... The High King of the infinite realms and his siblings will arrive soon..."
"The infinite realms?!" Hippolyta almost looked faint.
"Yes. The king, his royal siblings the prince and princess have entered a new cycle. Their oldest royal sister is currently regent and unable to raise them in the realms."
Diana cleared her throat, "My apologies, but why is the regent unable to raise her siblings?"
"Regent Queen Jasmine Phantom died long ago. She is a full ghost whilst her siblings are epitomes of balance, both living and dead. As they are still very much alive, being in the realms for too long during their years of development is unhealthy for their constitutions." He explained, glancing at his staff.
"It is time."
Again, Diana was startled and almost lunged forward for more answers before her mother squeezed her hand again. Her breath caught, glancing back at her mother who sent her a warning glare.
"I wish you the best of luck, Diana." Kronos smiled, almost softly, "You will do well to raise my children. I am in your debt."
All at once, Diana was suddenly the mother of three and someone the Master of Time owed a debt too.
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Diana had not expected to find three children in her home. Yes, she expected to find three individuals, but she had at least expected infants. Not three children who's ages varied.
"Hello..." The middle of the three said, blue eyes, black hair, scrawny and small.
"Hello." She softly said, looking around her apartment before crouching in front of the children with the softest smile she could ever give. "I am Diana. Could you give me your names, little ones?"
"Dante." The eldest of the three, with blue eyes that flashed red, grunted.
"Daniel but I go by Danny." The middle smiled, then gestures to the toddler that clung to Dante. "This one is Danielle but she likes to be called Ellie."
The girl waved at her, rosy cheeks with blue eyes pile her brothers.
"Clockwork said we had to come to you because our sister couldn't keep us in the realms. We're sorry for the trouble." Danny grimaces, genuinely apologetic and clasping his hands together.
"I told that bastard that we didn't need to be deaged or anything. But no! He kept saying that we needed a vacation or whatever." Dante scoffed, rolling his eyes before adjusting little Elle in his arms.
Diana saw the discomfort on the eldest's expression as he tried to adjust his little sister in his arms. She offered her service to him, gesturing for Dante to give the toddler to her, bur she received a growl and a glare from crimson eyes.
One of the boys was the king of the infinite realms turned into a child. The prophecy had clearly stated that the king would be joined by his sister and brother, so the possibility of little Ellie being the king was void. So it was between the boys then.
"Don't be mean, Dan! Miss Diana is already trying her best right now. I'll tell Clockwork and Aunt Pandora that you're being mean to their favorite." Danny snapped, swatting his brother's shoulders.
"It is alright, your majesties."
"Oh!" Danny flushed red, "No need for that. You don't have to!" He insisted, "I'm not king at the moment since Jasmine demanded we were given a break... I just didn't think that a break meant going through a new human cycle."
Diana's eyes softened, so Daniel was king. "I see... I do not mind being your caretaker, little ones. I have friends who have children, and I have found myself rather envious of them. Truthfully, I never expected to beae children myself but... My mother lost the ability to have one herself, and yet she made me from clay."
Dante nodded, "We've heard of your story. It's quite beautiful how your mother loved you so much, even when you were nothing but a dream... But she managed to make you reality with that love. It's quite inspiring."
Danny soon explained, "Our mortal mother died many years ago. She and our father were ghosts, citizens of the infinite realms before my siblings and I encouraged them to follow through with reincarnation. We would have had our eldest sister do the same, but she is more stubborn than our parents." The fond smile on his lips was one tinged by melancholy and longing.
Diana realized that these children were ripped away from what they called home, forced by their own sister for their sakes. Immortal monarchs were thought to be all powerful, undying and never needing rest.
Diana herself saw it as such, with how Zeus refused to relinquish his throne, of how his siblings and children attempted to usurp him the same way he did with Kronos.
But the royals of the infinite realms seemed to be of a different breed. The dead who were once mortal, living, before time caught up to them and their existences were given to the realms. That humanity seemed to be what made the Ghostly royals to be so... Extraordinary. Because it was clear to Diana that the regent Jasmine loved her kingly brother and royal siblings with all her heart. Especially when she was willing to sit upon the throne, carry the burden of monarch, for a life time. All because she wanted them to be given a chance at happiness.
Diana has heard stories of the realms, of how the previous king, a tyran named Pariah Dark, was defeated. Phantom became king through conquest and it was rumoured he had still been a child, still alive and only half dead, when he was given the crown.
"Well then..." She cleared her throat, smiling softly. "I hope that you will be able to live comfortably with me, little ones. I will not force you to see me as a mother, but I will do everything I can to be a proper caretaker. I will love and cherish you the same way my mother and sister did."
That statement alone seemed to have affected the three, enough that Dante relaxed.
The second time Diana tried to take Ellie from his arms, Dante sis not resist. He carefully tucked his sister into her arms, showing her how she liked to be held.
Ellie giggled, reach up to her and nuzzling her cheek against Diana's chest.
"Adorable." She whispered, kissing the little girl's forehead before turning back to her brothers. "May I know how old you currently are?"
"Physically or chronologically?"
Diana chuckled, "Physically."
"I'm ten. Danny's eight and Ellie's two." Dante explained, pointing to them each whenever he spoke. "But chronologically, we're around... Actually, I don't know. Time in the realms and time here is different. It's also different from our earth. So..."
"Ah, no need to explain if it's too confusing. I understand that time flows differently for everyone. Let us just say that you've existed for a few centuries, yes? Keep it vague for everyone else." Diana grinned, already thinking of how Batman would be utterly perplexed by that.
"Well then, let us get you settled in, yes? Unfortunately, I only have one guest room." Diana frowned, cooing at little Elle that tried to wiggle our of her grasp, "I was planning on moving soon since this part of Paris is a little too loud for me."
A little white lie. She'd have to ask Bruce for help of finding a new space in a short time.
The three looked suspicious, skeptical, and already feeling guilty. Diana was quick to act, ushering them to their rooms, asking them if they've eaten and what they'd like for dinner if not.
Aside from a new place, she needed to acquire herself some parenting books. Yes. Lots and lots of parenting books, especially if her children were eldritch beings.
Maybe Bruce had more experience in that field.
No, Diana, do not think like that. You're a mother now.
Especially when she was the mother of three while Bruce was only parenting one child. Though said child was now a rather rebellious fifteen year old.
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