#feh x reader

[fehloversunite]

May I get uhhhhh- Feral Dimitri pining after the gn summoner please?

Since you didn't specify what type of response you wanted ill go with headcanons. If you wish for something different let me know and I'll happily redo it.

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Feral Dimitri pinning on gn summoner

Now the first thought that came to mind is our boar prince keeps a close eye on his summoner. Even when he may be in the middle of battle his focus isn't on himself surviving.

Now we all know Dimitri is a strong boy, he will noy hesitate to lift his summoner into his arms and carry them to Mercedes if they got hurt even if its just a scratched knee.

Now the main struggle with having Dimitri pinning on them is that he will stand ominously behind them to scare off anyone he doesn't trust. The blue lions and the askr royal family is safe from this.

Now I'm not one to fall into feh community memes but.....he might just gift the summoner a few weeds legit thinking they were flowers. Please send this man to dedue to learn whats weeds and what's flowers.

Dimitri may not have the courage to outright say he loves the summoner but don't worry, they already know and happily accept the feral man's love.

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Hope you enjoyed our favorite feral boar prince

[frickingnerd]

childhood friends to lovers with byleth

pairing: byleth eisner x gn!reader

tags: childhood best friend!byleth, mercenary!byleth & reader, slowburn romance, oblivious idiots to lovers, wholesome fluff

there weren't a lot of kids around jeralt's mercenaries, but byleth and you were the exception! both of your dads were mercenaries, leading to the two of you growing up together!

byleth and you not only played together as kids, but you trained together as well! you were in a similar league of strength after all…

while it had started off as just two kids wanting to be a little more like their dads, you two soon began to take training seriously, wanting to become mercenaries just like your fathers!

byleth always supported you and pushed you to your limits during training, but deep down, they weren't that fond of the idea of you joining the mercenaries…

looking back on it as an adult, byleth realizes that they didn't want you to take on such a dangerous career, because they cared so much about you and were worried they'd lose you…

byleth even suspects that they might've developed a crush on you at around that time! though it took them until almost adulthood to truly realize their feelings for you!

both of you became mercenaries once you got older and the two of you always fought alongside each other! you always took on missions together and shared the money with each other!

you might've lived like that for many years to come, fighting alongside each other, but never being more than just friends, despite your romantic feelings for each other

but then byleth got an offer to work at the officers academy! and you would've had to stay behind as a mercenary, separating the two of you for good…

only when faced with the realization that you might not be with each other anymore did the two of you finally act upon your feelings! and like always, you were in sync, even when it came to the confession…

both of you confessed at the same time, though byleth managed to get the words out just a bit quicker than you…

byleth not only confessed to you, but told you outright that they'd drop the job at the officers academy in a heartbeat, if you asked them to!

byleth's dream was always to be by your side as a mercenary! and if it was your dream too, then they'd stay with you, making that dream a reality…

though perhaps, you might also enjoy a position at the officers academy. maybe as a combat instructor, working alongside byleth? maybe this way, you could still be together, despite your dreams changing…

[intimate-sin]

thinking about yandere heroes (feh)

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Yandere! Alfonse who if he had his way his Summoner would never step on a battlefield ever again. He spends hours mulling over ways to get you away from the field and keep you safe but it seems almost impossible. His ultimate conclusion is just to make you his spouse, and a fellow ruler of Askr, so no one can ask that of you. And to keep the idea of you going home a distant memory.

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Yandere! Grima who would have no qualms in burning all the other heroes to ash if it meant to get you to himself. But of course the task could prove rather tedious given the amount of fellow gods among the ranks. He instead settles for slowly trying to indoctrinate you into his cult, whsipers ideas into your ears to tempt you into giving him your full devotion. Send those other whelps back to their worlds and simply keep him, as you need no other.

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Yandere! Mila purposefully over indulges you. She tells you that you're working yourself far too hard and to come and relax. At first her concern was genuine, but when you do so it's one of the few times she's able to have you all to herself. Her sweet little Summoner, how greedy she became to get you alone. She finds herself whispering sweet promises of taking away all of your worries and stresses if you simply submit yourself to her fully.

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Yandere! Loki finds you to be one of her most entertaining past times by far. You'd have no idea that she likes you at all, given that she spends a lot of her time taunting you in the forms of other heroes. But it's part of her affection. To pick apart your psyche using every face at her disposal to understand the best way to get you in the palm of her hands. And it's oh so amusing even when she's the one that causes you that distress how you end up seeking comfort in her arms regardless.

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[r0-boat]

Byleth NSFW Alphabet

Hehe, I love him so much!

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

Clingy, uncharacteristically so. It feels like if he lets go of you, you'll disappear forever. So he'll bury his face into your neck, inhaling your scent, holding you close to his still-naked body, taking in the afterglow. His hands roam all his favorite spots on her body. If you ever try to leave his arms for whatever reason, Byleth will give a disapproving sigh before getting up to follow you like a lost puppy.

Once he finds the reason why you gotten up he'll just silently step in front of you and do it for you. Saying something like "You could have asked me I would have done it for you."

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

He has no particular favorite, He likes all of you, However if He had to choose. Byleth would say your smile. When you express such happiness for anyone for anything He couldn't help but feel your happiness as well. He also likes that your eyes seem to smile back at him when you look at him.

He also likes that you look at him when he's over you He likes having your attention. It seems a little selfish but he's quite possessive of it. Which he tries not to impose on.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

He'll never admit what seeing your face covered in his cum does to him.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

When you're not here, and he misses you, he takes a shirt or a piece of clothing he stole from your room and puts his face in it, inhaling your scent. Sometimes, actually often, his hand will slip under his pants while he thinks about you.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

Yes, He basically grew up a part of a mercenary company. He's probably had a few sexual encounters.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

Any position where you're holding him or looking at him. He likes your undivided attention and if he sees your attention drifting elsewhere he can kiss your lips.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

He's naturally more serious but if you're joking around then he can't help it but smile or chuckle.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Sometimes. Honestly it's because he forgets not that he doesn't want to or doesn't have time. Byleth isn't really naturally hairy unless it's on his head despite his father being a relatively hairy man... Guess he inherited that from his mother...

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

He knows how to have sex but romance he has no clue about. He only kisses you because he likes doing it and your lips feel good on his. Romance does not come naturally to him. If he is doing things like lighting candles or giving gifts he's probably picking it up from somewhere else. And Byleth likes to please to see that cute smile he loves so much.

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

Byleth is still deciding whether or not he should or would want to jerk off when, if he could, he could just wait for you and (silently) ask for your attention. The tightness in his pants feels very uncomfortable, but the times he had it weren't nearly enough to satisfy him compared to what you do

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

If you ask him he would probably just tell you that he doesn't know.

But I feel like he would have a weird obsession with listening to your heart or trying to. Maybe it's because he doesn't have one himself. He likes that. He's the reason why it moves fast. He likes that if he fucks you hard enough or makes you ride him, you'll be out of breath, your heart beating out of your rib cage. He wants to hold you close until he hears it.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

Byleth honestly would do it anywhere where it's just the two of you, he'd rather just fuck you in his bedroom though.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

Byleth would never admit it, but when he feels that jealousy when someone else has your attention for a little too long that's when his hands find your hips and you feel his nose and lips press against the back of your neck.

Sometimes, when he hasn't seen you all day or all week, he will actively seek you out for some alone time.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

You would not hurt or, Gods forbid, put a blade anywhere near you. No, He doesn't even want to imagine a blade cutting your skin. When he saw you cut your hands with a knife, He practically rushed to snatch anything that he could rap the wound up.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

Byleth is a little rusty, but he is a very quick learner because he not only likes your taste and likes to please but also your reaction. The way he will mutter out an apology if he uses a little too much strength to pry your legs open, his pupils blown wide, his breaths heavy as he salivates in his mouth for your taste.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Byleth pace always fluctuates in bed, However, it always tends to drift on the rougher side which he tries not to do.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Yes and no. He likes the idea of finishing inside you when he doesn't have a lot of time to spend with you. The problem is he always wants more after.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

Byleth will try anything you're willing to try and then afterward he'll just say "I liked it, It felt good."

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

Byleth absolutely has the stamina to go for a while. The reason why he doesn't keep you in bed until he's finally done is because he has duties to attend to or because you can't go on anymore.

Honestly it's just that He doesn't have the heart to tell you that he's not satisfied with just one round, So until that happens, he is done when you're done.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

Byleth wouldn't like toys at first, probably because they would be new to him, and he's not used to them, but he starts warming up to them and maybe even starts using them. Personally, he prefers to try to make you feel good on his own.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

Despite sometimes teasing you; Byleth doesn't do well with teasing. Personally, I don't advise it. If he could Byleth What instantly flip you back over. Before you get a little too cocky for his liking.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

The most you're getting is a quiet moan or two heavy breaths and shaky grunts. You though? He'll try to make you make noises.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

Byleth has a lot more dirty thoughts than you'll ever know. Byleth's inner pervert is so closeted it's locked in a vault.

Byleth likes going out in the forest with you, especially when there is a lake with running water or a river if you ask to swim with him He will react to the idea of being naked with you but he will not oppose.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

Byleth is big and he is a shower, The kind of likes that he is, It's addicting feeling the tight squeeze as he tries to spear and bully his big cock deeper inside. He likes me more muscular than you. He likes that he could pick you up easily.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

Before, it was pretty low, but after he met you, it kind of skyrocketed to above average. It's like he's addicted to you, because in a way he is.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards

As soon as you're in his arms Byleth tends to fall asleep faster when you're cuddling him then after you've had sex with him. You give him safety and comfort that no one else could provide.

[cherry-flavoured-thot]

Acacia - a hidden relationship

Sharena knows something weird is going on between you and Alfonse, but she can’t quite put her finger on it. As she stands in Anna's office, she can't help but feel the need to voice her pondering.

“Hey Commander, have you noticed how much time Alfonse and Summoner have been spending together lately?” Of course, she could just brush it off as the two of you both throwing yourselves headfirst into work. After recent events, it wouldn’t be strange for you both to be extra diligent in both defense and offense alike. But still… there’s more to it, she just knows it. Based on how Anna’s expression turns from one of contemplation to something downright impish. It’s safe to say, she also has her own suspicions.

“You know, now that you mention it, I did ask Alfonse if there was anything he needed to tell me.” Anna had asked the question as the Commander; it shouldn’t fall to just the two of you take on the problems of several realms. She had asked the question with a great deal of concern and sincerity, only to become perplexed when Alfonse seemed to be at a loss for words. “He started to panic, and I guess at the time I didn’t really think about it, because I just thought he was really stressed.” And in fairness to Anna, he was stressed, going through event after event in his life with little reprieve is in fact quite damaging to the psyche. Alfonse, scrambled through his brain to decide on a response to her. She had followed up with expressing her concerns that he and Summoner might be overworking themselves too greatly.

“And what did he say?” Sharena is leaning forward in anticipation, goading the Commander to continue on with her retelling.

“Well, he assured me that they weren’t overworking themselves and he promised if there was anything I could do to help that he’d ask. And off he went.” In fact, he almost ran out of the room. The two women place their hands on their chins, contemplating the strange behaviour. Sharena is the first to speak, with a cheeky grin.

“Do you think they’re together?” Before Anna even has a chance to share her thoughts, there’s a knock on the door, followed by the door opening. You enter holding against your chest a bundle of papers.

“Hey Anna, hey Sharena, look I just needed-“ neither can contain their looks of suspicion as you close the door behind you. “Why are you both looking at me like that?” You’re perplexed, even more so when Sharena starts to grin.

“You know Summoner you sure have been spending a lot of time with my brother.” There’s no visible reaction from you. Your brows are still furrowed as you try to understand what you’ve wandered into.

“I value his advice and counsel.” Your answer is curt, and almost disappointing from how little it gives away. But the two press on, ever determined.

“So that’s why you spend every chance you get together?” Sharena questions.

“It’s important for us to be on the same page.”

“Even late at night when you’re sneaking into his room?” Anna thinks she’s got you there, as you visibly freeze on the spot. You are quick to rectify this momentary pause by outright brushing off heir accusations.

“Somethings can’t wait until morning. While we sleep our enemies move.” The two almost want to sigh about how little you gave them to work with.  You press the papers you were cradling onto the desk. “Speaking of our enemies, I wanted you both to just give me your opinion on this new training regimen. Alfonse and I have been in talks with some of the more knowledge heroes about…” you’ve dismissed anymore queries from either of them completely, jumping into the conversation about training.

For a moment neither of the two women are sure if it’s intentional to dodge any further questioning, or you really have thrown yourself so deep into your responsibilities that you haven’t even given it a second thought how improper things might appear to others.

Although… you do seem to be more focused more on objects in the room then the inquisitive stare from either of them. And that enough is to continue their suspicions further.

“Alright, thank you both for your time. I’ll let some of the Heroes know we are changing some of their training accordingly.” You’re about to take your leave when you notice Anna’s facial expression change to a smirk.

“And let me guess you’re going straight to Alfonse?”

“If there’s something you need to know you should just ask outright.”

“Come on Summoner are you Alfonse together? Can you please tell us?” Sharena whines, and now it’s your turn to grin at the pair.

“Oh yes, we spend a great deal of time together. It’s the best way to get work done.” The two exchange a look, you use it as an excuse to beeline straight to the door. By the time they object to your sudden exit, you’re practically out the door.

“Hey, wait that doesn’t answer the question!”

“Sorry guys but I really have to go, bye!” The door slams shut, and your footsteps quickly dart down the hall until they disappear. Sharena frowns, throwing her arms up in exasperation.

“There is no way they’re not together. They just don’t want to tell us!” Anna nods. That would explain so much about the sudden strange behaviour, not to mention the strange staring contests between you and Alfonse during the War Council meetings.

“Yeah, I agree. But why haven’t they told us?” The two make verbal noises of contemplation, trying to rack their brains about why you both would be keeping it a secret. Of course, there are very reasonable explanations, but Sharena can’t help but latch on to a particular train of thought the second it appears in her brain.

“Maybe Alfonse is waiting to propose first?” Both are visibly excited at the idea. Sharena, at the thought of you officially becoming part of her family and the never-ending jokes she can make to her brother about him scolding her about not befriending the Heroes as they’d need to go back to their own worlds. Anna can hear dollar signs in her mind as someone is going to need plan the wedding and arrange the venue. Who better than your dear Commander? For a reasonable fee of course!

Meanwhile, as you’re walking away from Anna’s office, you run into Alfonse along the way who was heading to see Anna and Sharena for a different matter. “Unless you’d like to be interrogated about our relationship status I wouldn’t go there right now.” He raises a brow, only to then follow it up with a defeated sigh.

“Are we really that bad at keeping secrets?”

“Anna made a comment about me sneaking into your room late at night.” His cheeks visibly flush at that. He brings a closed fist up to his mouth and lets out a cough to regain some composure.

“Perhaps I’ll speak with them at a later time.”

“Good idea.” You nod continuing in your direction further away from Anna’s office. It doesn’t help the rumours that he instead trails back beside you, his hand hovering over yours begging to be held.

You really are awful at keeping secrets. Given how you don’t even hesitate to take his hand in yours.

[fire-emblem-drabbles]

which fire emblem characters would smash an eldritch cryptid Summoner

Obviously, any one of them, but let's pick some favorites:

Alfonse: For obvious reasons. He's killed multiple gods for disrupting the peace and in the name of saving those he cares for, I don't think he would let a little unfathomable horror stop him from getting his kissys. I think at first he would struggle a little, sort of a "is this okay..." but quickly find his feelings for you outweigh any moral panic he might have!

Lif: Same as above, really, but has no qualms about it. Probably even more excited than his alive counter part. Would never admit it aloud, but it comforts him that you're 'different' like him. Makes him feel like the two of you belong together :) truly freak4freak here.

Cholè: Miss "my dick has lead me places I wouldn't go without a lance". Finds you absolutely fascinating! Surely you came right out of a story book (and perhaps that's true, just not the ones she was reading). Being a cool little cryptid just makes you that much more interesting in her eyes. May have some autism moments with you (what are you scales made out of? Can you retract your claws like a cat? How come it hurts the back of my eyes if I stare at you too long?).

Robin: Honestly, it's more of a kinship thing for them that quickly devolves into them thinking up all the strange things you might be able to do to them. It's cute, watching them ask questions all scholastic like but when you get down to the nitty gritty, all they've really asked is: when are you going to pin me against the wall?

Grima: Just as horny for you as Robin, but Grima is all about proving they're cooler and better than you while they do it. They may or may not be, but it does result in a lover who is eager dominate and please you, as often as it will take. This of course can be very good, or very bad-- monsters like you and they are often insatiable.

Edelgard: Anyone willing to become/forced to be the monster can find the beauty in those born such a way. She's never shied away from a challenge, and you prove to be just that. But more so, seeing you be so unabashedly you, and doing your utmost to protect the people you care about-- gives her the strength to face what she must. Bonus, hegemon El: The sex is super toxic but insanely good, it's almost worth it.

Odin/Owain: This man would right sonnets about your horrifying visage. If you're okay with someone down so bad for you they come off as pathetic, he's your man. If he does manage to riz you, he at least makes good on all his promises. How did he get so good at this, anyways?

[obsessedfireemblemheroes]

Brand new Fire Emblem Imagines Blog!

HELLO! Honestly, it's wild to write this. So first off.

Thank you for checking out my blog! I'm Mod Azure, and I am positively obsessed about Fire Emblem! I played nearly all games, still waiting to pick up Engage but I've seen gameplays of it! Some of my favourite games include Three Houses, Genealogy of the Holy War, Heroes, and Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn! Though I love all the games honestly!

I write for any and all characters, no matter which game they are from, which naturally also means I write for the characters from Heroes! I will hopefully be writing quite a bit of Headcanons and the like, perhaps even one or two scenarios here and there. I very much hope you will enjoy your stay! Whilst I love writing for Yanderes, I can also do non-yandere requests too!

When I write, I will probably tend to make the reader Gender-Neutral, unless the gender is specified, though as a male I will have an easier time to write male readers, but I can also write for female readers if need be! Please specify if you have a preference in your request! Speaking off...

Requests: OPEN!!

[lexsssu]

Interspecies Sex (Kamui | Corrin)

TAGS: Corrin/F!reader, double d*cks, smut, drabble Ao3 ver.

“Wow...It’s as if your cunt was made to take my cocks...your womb fated to carry my seed and grow my brood…”

Wonder and awe shone across the dragon prince’s face as his crimson orbs locked themselves upon the sight of your tight little cunny clamping on his twin cocks, seemingly unable to take both in at the same time and yet somehow managing to do so.

The both of you had of course done your best to prepare you, from toying with your pussy until your lewd fluids dripped from it like a faucet and your walls more accustomed to foreign intrusions, to using some lubricating oils upon Corrin’s members.

However, that still didn’t prevent you both from the amazement of feeling him slipping both, stretching your gummy walls that pulsed and tightened as they embraced your prince’s draconic cocks. His majestic tail swished behind him almost happily, croons and purrs rumbling from his chest as he began pistoning his hips into your welcoming depths.

Your fingers clutched at the luxurious silken sheets, mouth parted and eyes practically rolling to the back of your head as the prince molded your womb to the shape of his twin cocks.

You could only wiggle your hips back in an attempt to match his fierce thrusts, desperate to feel his members flooding your heated insides with his potent semen until your belly rounds with how much seed he filled you with.

[mysticpink]

Child!summaner: what if you die and I’m still here?

Alfonse:….then you’ll be all grown up.. and you won’t need me

Child!summaner: I think I’ll always need you

-later-

Lif: *looks at Child!summoner talking to Alfonse*

Child!summoner: I think I always need you…

[randomreadingtimewithtsuki]

Hello!

This is a reminder that my ask box is OPEN!

Currently i am writting for:

Nanatsu no Taizai

Dr. Stone

Ao no Exorcist please request lewin or Yukio

One Piece*

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[glowingbadger]

heyyy so i'm imagining the fe3h guys in a modern club setting. who's dancing with you and who's in the corner wishing they were at home?

i feel like sylvain is an obvious answer; he'd be catching ass and dancing and doing all the works- idk about the rest though. i feel like obviously felix is wishing he was anywhere but out, maybe dimitri is awkwardly trying to match the vibe and claude isn't taking anything seriously. what are your thoughts 🎤

Y'know, technically my requests are closed, but it has been FOREVER since I did a little FE3H headcanon break, so let's talk "sexy run-in at the club" - especially since weirdly enough this is a scenario that makes its way through my brain semi-frequently. Maybe because I'm one of those people who listens to music while thinking "how can I make this about my OCs and/or the character I'm currently fixated on"

As a heads-up, these will be of varying degrees of implied spiciness, and a general CW for booze and cigarettes applies.

FE3H guys x GN!Reader

A night out at The Club TM

Modern AU, semi-NSFW

Linhardt: Absolutely does not want to be here, got dragged here by his friends- that said, connecting with you over a surprisingly in-depth conversation while lingering at the far end of the bar is a welcome oasis in this maelstrom of noise and chaos. The suggestion to find a quiet place to continue your chat (depending on the type of club, a private room or a tucked away back hallway) very gradually and naturally turns handsy and heated as the conversation continues. (tbh I always imagine Lin preferring a hookah lounge over all, but maybe that's because of my own fondness for them- plus, sharing a pipe can be so intimate)

Caspar: The noise, the energy, the hype, he is absolutely living for it, he's ready for a loud and wild night. If you're ready and able to match his energy, it's awesome if a little concerning- but more likely, you'll be the level head to help keep him just a little more focused and sane. It won't be long before he stumbles into you with his face flushed and a goofy smile on his face and leans close to make sure you can hear him over the music when he tells you he can't believe how insanely hot you are.

Ferdinand: He thinks he's there as the group chaperone (he is not, that's Hubert), and he's buzzed sooner than he wants to admit. That said, he absolutely loves dancing, and will gleefully take your hand and pull you into the crowd with him. He's gentlemanly about it, of course- genuinely here to have a good time with you. But the pull between you is undeniable, and he's just so charming when he smiles at you through the flashing lights. You'll have to be the one to make any serious moves if you want to go further, but damn is he receptive if you do.

Hubert: Actually the group chaperone, and only along because he knows exactly how out of hand things could get without someone holding the reins. If you're a wild sort yourself, he'll of course tease you a bit with that crooked, sardonic grin- but he's ultimately gentle and doting about getting you home safely. If you're more the responsible type like him, he enjoys the end of the night, when you both have gotten everyone else settled and finally have some quiet time at your apartment to wind down and get comfortable in a more intimate environment. (Those late night/early morning post-club conversations hit different)

Felix: He's another who's been dragged along by his friends, though depending on the club, he may at least be into the band or DJ. You're more likely to find him smoking out back, more for an excuse to get out of the noise for a bit than anything else. If you're so inclined, he'll definitely share his cig with you, but one way or another by the time Sylvain or Ingrid comes to find you both, he's leaning over you with your back against the brick outer wall and your bodies so close that you have to lurch away from one another when you realize you're not alone. Who knows when he'll have the guts to follow up on the undeniable sexual tension.

Sylvain: As you say, he's absolutely in his element here and is positively drinking it all up. Half way through the night, he's got you pulled against him in the middle of the dance floor, his shirt half-open and his hands shamelessly all over your body. He is genuinely a pretty good dancer, and while your dancing together could practically be considered foreplay, he is impressively on-rhythm. Of course, while he absolutely relishes in the tension between you, the moment you lean close and say into his ear that you want him, he's ready to find somewhere private.

Dedue: He's working the bar, serving up drinks with stoic efficiency and keeping an eye on things to make sure no one gets up to anything too risky. Throughout the night, you just barely catch his eyes lingering on you from time to time, and when you accept your drink from him with a smile, he finally lets slip just the smallest shy smile of his own. By the time you work up the courage to ask him when he finishes his shift for the night, he's got his number written on a cocktail napkin for you and hands it over with your drink order, which he insists is on the house.

Dimitri: Visibly awkward even just walking into the place, probably gets carded a couple times even though he's obviously of age, simply because he looks and acts like he doesn't belong here. That said, with time and maybe a drink or two (not too much- he gets existential when he drinks), he'll relax enough to enjoy just spending the time with you and his friends. Hell, you may even persuade him out onto the dance floor "just for one song," which soon turns into another, and another, as he forgets himself for once just for the chance to be close to you like this.

Ashe: Ashe is always someone who's surprisingly adaptable, so while he's not exactly a party animal, he knows his way around a night out with friends. He's attentive to your mood and your vibe, encouraging you onto the dance floor with him if it seems like it'll help you get out of your head and let loose, or simply lingering against the outer wall and watching the crowd together while you two share a drink and conversation. You two gradually stand closer and closer together- you know, to hear each other better over the music, of course. But when he tentatively asks if you'd like to go get some air with him, you can't help your heart fluttering when you nod.

Claude: He's absolutely down for a rowdy night, and is even more so looking forward to whatever dumb bullshit he and his friends can get up to- he loves a bit of drama on a night out, though he prefers to observe and gossip, rather than be directly involved. Halfway through the night, you'll find him lingering alone on a balcony overlooking the dance floor, but the moment he sees you, he'll call you over with a charming grin, slipping an arm around your waist oh-so casually as he offers you a sip of his drink. It's absolutely intentional that every time he leans close for you to hear him, his breath warmly grazes your ear.

Raphael: He's working security for the venue as a bouncer or some-such, and it's hard not to notice his huge, muscled frame on your way in that night. The next time you see him, he's stopping by the bar while on break, and he greets you with a wide and earnest smile when he notices you staring. He quickly gets caught up chatting with you, and barely remembers to finish grabbing a water and snack before getting back to work- but before he goes, he stammers out that you're really cool and really gorgeous, and fumbles out his phone to ask for your number. (You can also bet that if anyone tries to get even a little fresh with you that night, he'll physically lift them off of their feet to escort them out of the club)

Ignatz: Definitely got peer-pressured into coming along by Claude and Lorenz, but he's doing his best to be open to the experience, at least. He's open minded enough about music that he's enjoying the band or DJ while he nurses some kind of eclectic craft beer in hand. He hadn't realized his friends had persuaded you to come along until you're inviting him out onto the dance floor and they're pushing him towards you with knowing smiles until he follows you, tripping over himself a bit and bumping into you until he steadies himself and starts to get into the rhythm of it all.

Lorenz: If it's a night on the town, Lorenz is going all out; he's got a table reserved for everyone on the second floor balcony and gleefully buys the first round of wildly over-priced cocktails, offering a toast to a night to remember. That said, he also severely over-estimates his tolerance, so a couple hours of dancing and pricey drinks later, he'll be pink in the face and rambling to you about how incredible you look tonight and that he can't keep his eyes off of you. The following day, he vaguely remembers how he embarrassed himself, but does assure you that he meant every drunken compliment with complete sincerity. Maybe something to discuss over a hangover-cure-brunch-date.

Seteth: It's a coworker situation, and he's definitely only here because everyone in the office convinced him that it would be a "productive, team-building exercise" for everyone to get drinks together after work. While he's stiff as ever, even he can't hide the way his eyes linger on you all night, and the way he fusses over you as you work your way through a few drinks raises more than a few eyebrows. Canonically, Seteth has unusually high alcohol tolerance, so he's likely to spend the night adorably flustered by your flirtatious looks and touches while putting all of his focus and energy into making sure you (and everyone else, to be fair) get home safely. And hey, being sternly told to let him know when you get home is one way to get your handsome but uptight coworker's number.

Jeritza: Honestly, he's giving "drummer in the band at a grimy punk bar" vibes, and I'm so here for it. He seems completely entranced and in his own world while performing, but after the set when you need a second to breathe and collect yourself, you step outside to find him smoking out back, and the intensity of his stare freezes you in place. You trade a few words and a few drags of his cigarette, but it doesn't take long for him to quietly admit that he noticed you in the crowd, and it takes even less time after that for him to have you back inside and pressed up against the wall of the green room.

Balthus: He's always in for a good time, and more importantly, a messy and rowdy time. He's got running bets on who's going to tap out first for the night, and it sure as hell isn't gonna be him. Before he's even that tipsy, he'll have you out on the dance floor with him, clumsily but enthusiastically jamming along while screaming the lyrics of every song you two recognize. With enough time to get lost in the blissful chaos of it all, you'll be "that couple" aggressively making out in the middle of the crush of bodies on the dance floor until he huskily whispers to you that you should head to his place.

Yuri: Oh, Yuri has got the hookups. He knows the bartender, knows the owner (or hell, maybe he is the owner), and you'll have as many free drinks as you can handle and night-long access to a private room at your request. He's perfectly comfortable on the dance floor, of course, and sees the push-and-pull game of gradually experimenting with touches and friction while feeling the rhythm along side you to be positively stimulating. He'll have you blissfully pressing your body against him by the time he wordlessly begins to pull you back to the private room with him, a smirk across those lovely lips.

[idk6123]

Healing Strength (Eikþyrnir X Male Reader)

Getting summoned to Askr, Y/N got to meet a whole lot of people across worlds. Each person had their unique way of viewing life and battle. Even with that many people to talk to, he didn’t. He would rather tend to himself and his training, whether it’s swords, lances, other kinds of physical weapons, or even magic. Not wanting to be bothered, he went into a quiet forest to be by himself.

“Alright… Fenrir!”

As Y/N summoned the dark spell, he just intended to aim at a tree. Suddenly though, a wild wolf appeared. Running through the field, it didn’t notice the magic coming toward it. That’s when it got hit, letting out a painful yelp. Looking shocked, Y/N ran toward the animal, which lay painfully on the ground.

“Oh no… I’m sorry!”

Feeling extremely guilty, Y/N crouched down to help the wolf. Without hesitation, he used a staff to heal the wolf. Even though the major wounds disappeared, it didn’t look like the wolf was alright. The beast tried to get up, only to fall down due to its weakened right front leg.

“Shit…!” As the wolf painfully whimpered, Y/N tried to figure out how he could help it.

“What happened?”

Hearing a calm voice, Y/N turned around to see a man he didn’t know called Eikþyrnir.

“I accidentally hit him with my Fenrir spell. I tried healing him, but his right front paw gave out.”

“It needs time to heal.” the giant man commented as he walked over to Y/N and the wolf. Crouching down, he checked the leg. “It’s bruised.” That’s when the Quieting Strength gently caressed the wolf’s fur. “Don’t worry. You will be alright. I’ll make sure you get better.”

Gently, the buff man scooped the wolf into his arms and stood up. He then looked back at Y/N.

“I suggest being more careful next time. Don’t worry about the wolf. He’ll be fine with me.”

As the man walked away, Y/N spoke up.

“W-Wait!” The man stopped and turned around.

“I want to help. It’s my fault, so let me make up for it, even if I can only do a little.”

The strong man thought for a second before speaking up.

“Very well… uhm…”

“Y/N.”

The man hummed softly. “Eikþyrnir.”

-

As they walked through the forest, with the wolf a lot calmer, there was a comfortable silence between them. Despite what had happened, it didn’t appear Eikþyrnir was mad at Y/N. Wondering where they were going, the soldier thought Eikþyrnir was leading them toward his house or something. Instead, he spotted a group of four women, all also having animal features.

“Oh, it appears big brother finally got a friend.” Níðhöggr teased as she saw them in the distance.

Hræsvelgr, having the best sight of the siblings, noticed something else.

“Eikþyrnir’s got a wounded wolf in his arms.”

Ratatoskr looked shocked.

“W-What!?” She instantly ran toward her brother, looking extremely worried. Once she reached him, she checked on the wolf. “What happened? Is he alright?”

“He’s fine, but it would be great if everyone could help.” Eikþyrnir calmly stated.

Once they got to the rest of the group, the brother gently set the wolf on the grass. That’s when Y/N saw how everyone got to work. Ratatoskr helped out wherever she could. Heiðrún healed the wound. Hræsvelgr ensured nothing was wrong with the leg by analyzing it. Níðhöggr worked to dose the pain if needed. And then there was Eikþyrnir, who ensured, after everything, that the leg was alright.

“Alright… it looks as good as new.” Eikþyrnir concluded after all his examinations. “Be careful.”

Thus, the wolf ran away, looking better than ever. The siblings all looked at ease, now that they had committed another good deed. Y/N was still amazed at how well and quickly they managed to help the wolf.

“Thank you for helping him.” Y/N said gratefully. “I tried to help, but there’s only so much staves can do.”

Heiðrún smiled. “It’s alright. I’m just glad you wanted to help out.”

“You just make sure to practice somewhere safer.” Níðhöggr commented. “Don’t want any more victims, huh?”

Y/N chuckled. “I learned my lesson. It won’t be an issue.” That’s when he wondered something. “Any chance you can teach me your techniques?”

“What do you mean?” Ratatoskr asked.

“Well, since you all healed the wolf with ease, can you teach me that too?”

The siblings all looked at each other, wondering something.

“Is it even possible to teach a mortal the powers of Yggdrasil?” Níðhöggr asked.

“Not to the full extent.” Hræsvelgr commented. “Still, I believe there are certain things we can teach.”

“It would be fun to figure out what humans can do and what not.” Ratatoskr said with a cheery smile. “Just imagine how many lives we could save if people alone could help each other.”

“It would make things easier.” Heiðrún pointed out. “There are only five of us. There’s a limit to what we alone can do.”

Níðhöggr raised an eyebrow. “So we’re going to make honorary Healing Hands members?”

“It does sound like a solid idea.” Eikþyrnir commented. “I don’t hear any counterarguments. So we’re all in agreement on it?”

The sisters all replied with some form of yes, causing the brother to look back at Y/N.

“I guess we should welcome you as the first student of the Healing Hands.”

Y/N smiled. “Thank you!”

-

Although not usually one to practice with others, Y/N finds it refreshing to learn something new from someone else—not just basic training or magic, but skills that can help people, such as healing, surgery, different kinds of medicine, and even physical therapy. The last skill he learns from none other than the group's brother, Eikþyrnir.

“Strength is not just about how much weight you can lift or how hard you can strike. It’s also about ensuring your body can endure.” Eikþyrnir explains. “Strengthening your core and stabilizing your joints will keep you standing, even when the world tries to knock you down. Flexibility is a hidden armor. Stretch your muscles, and they will stretch your limits in battle.”

Y/N is surprised by how many small but significant details he was never taught. His training always focused on conditioning and weapons; he never learned how to best utilize his body for strength or defense.

“Now, let’s perform some stretching exercises.” Eikþyrnir says.

And so they begin. In the quiet forest, Eikþyrnir demonstrates various exercises while Y/N follows along. They start with planking. Eikþyrnir, as expected, handles it with ease, while Y/N starts to feel the strain after a while.

Noticing Y/N’s pained expression, Eikþyrnir speaks up. “If your body is telling you to stop, don’t push it too far.”

“It’s fine.” Y/N assures him, though his voice betrays some strain. “I can go on… for a couple more seconds…”

Eikþyrnir hums thoughtfully. “It’s good to push your body, as long as you know your limits. I trust you know how far you can go.”

“I know. Don’t worry.”

As they move on to some simple leg stretches on the ground, they begin to chat.

“So... what’s your story?” Y/N asks.

Eikþyrnir turns his gaze to his friend. “Just a brother who loves his sisters. I help others by teaching them the true meaning of strength—both physical and mental. What about you?”

“I guess nothing special either. Just a regular soldier, trying to figure out which weapons work best for me.” Y/N replies. “I was a bit surprised to be summoned to another world, but I like it here, so I don’t mind.”

“That’s good to hear.” Eikþyrnir says.

As they continue to chat, not far away, the sisters are walking back to their usual hideout. They pause when they spot Eikþyrnir and Y/N.

“I’m surprised he’s keeping up so well.” Hræsvelgr comments. “No offense, of course.”

“The strength comes from the heart.” Heiðrún adds. “And I can sense a lot of determination in him.”

Níðhöggr notices something unusual: her brother chatting casually with Y/N. “I guess they’re friends now. I never thought our ‘big and protective’ brother would find a companion like this.” she teases.

“It is kinda strange, huh?” Ratatoskr says. “He’s never been one for small talk.”

“Then Y/N must be a special case.” Hræsvelgr concludes.

Níðhöggr smirks. “Oh? A special case of… love?”

Ratatoskr gasps. “L-Love? Are you saying brother likes Y/N?”

Hræsvelgr sighs. “She’s just teasing again.”

-

With a mischievous grin, Níðhöggr is walking back to the home base through the forest. While doing so, her sister spots her. Thus, with a quick flight, Hræsvelgr gets in front of her.

“What did you do?”

“What? Just because I’m feeling good, and grinning means I did something?” The sister then grins further. “Yeah, I did.”

“Do I need to ask what it is?”

“Depends. Could’ve you guess that I got Eikþyrnir, and Y/N lost in the forest?”

“What!?”

Thus, deep in the forest, Eikþyrnir and Y/N find themselves lost.

“My deepest apologies. I didn’t expect Níðhöggr to abandon us here.” Eikþyrnir says.

“It’s alright.” Y/N replies reassuringly. “At least we’re not alone.”

Eikþyrnir nods. “I suppose that’s true.” He kneels down and touches the earth. Y/N watches curiously. “There’s a root of Yggdrasil nearby. We can use it to take a shortcut back.”

“That sounds like a hassle.”

“It isn’t when you know how the World Tree works. Trust me, it’ll save us time.”

They soon reach the root. Eikþyrnir creates a portal leading to Yggdrasil, and they step through into another realm. Y/N looks around in awe at the vastness of the tree’s domain.

“This place is incredible.”

“It must be strange for a human to see all this.” Eikþyrnir says, gazing up at the colossal tree. “It’s... been a while since I came back here… after everything that happened…”

Y/N raises an eyebrow. “What happened?”

Eikþyrnir hesitates, a hint of pain in his expression. “I’ll tell you one day. For now, let’s focus on getting home.”

As they walk through the surreal landscape, Y/N glances around nervously. “We’re safe here, right? No crazy monsters or anything?”

“It’s completely safe.” Eikþyrnir assures him. “Only animals live here.”

“Dangerous animals?”

Eikþyrnir chuckles softly. “Even if there were, I’d protect you.”

Y/N smiles. “You’re such a sweetheart, you know that?”

The taller man blushes. “W-What are you talking about?”

“You’re a good person.” Y/N continues. “You save people and animals, you love your sisters, and you’ve been so helpful to me. I just thought you should know I’m grateful.”

Eikþyrnir falls quiet, his expression thoughtful. After a moment, he stops walking and looks back at Y/N. “It’s going to get a bit rough from here. I don’t want you to get hurt, so... feel free to hop on my back.”

Y/N grins. “Thanks.”

Feeling flustered, Eikþyrnir carries Y/N through the uneven terrain. From this vantage point, Y/N takes in the breathtaking sights of the World Tree.

“I’d love to come back here. It’s beautiful.”

“If you wouldn’t mind… we could make a small detour.” Eikþyrnir offers. “Just to see more.”

Y/N smiles down at him. “Only if you’re carrying me.”

Eikþyrnir chuckles softly. “Then let’s look around, together.”

[frickingnerd]

sylvain caught making out with felix's sibling

pairing: sylvain jose gautier x gn!reader

tags: silly & wholesome fluff, felix trying to be mature (& not kill sylvain), overprotective brother!felix, kissing, fraldarius!reader

things between sylvain and you were a secret, since both of you knew that your brother would not be thrilled to know you're dating his skirtchasing best friend!

however, the two of you ended up getting caught making out by felix, who wasn't happy about the whole thing – as predicted!

for a moment, felix just stood in the door and stared at sylvain and you, quickly pulling away from each other's lips

but just as you thought he'd say something or maybe even draw his sword, felix shook his head and left

the seeming disappointment from your brother was worse than the anger or yelling you had assumed would come and you soon chased after felix!

“felix, wait!” you called out to him and while felix stopped, he didn't seem to go through many emotions right now

“you're both adults and free to do what you want. doesn't mean that i have to like it.” felix said, trying to hold back his true feelings and not show how upset he was. “but maybe you'll think twice about if you want a second time with sylvain.”

“well, actually…” you mumbled, before soon telling your brother that this hadn't been a one time thing. and that actually, sylvain and you were heading towards becoming a couple

“wait, you're telling me you actually want to date him!?” suddenly, the emotions felix had been suppressing were showing themselves. “nope, no– nu-uh! if he wants to date you, he'll have to go through me!”

and before you could stop your brother, he rushed back towards sylvain's dorm room, drawing his sword!

hopefully to challenge sylvain to a duel for your hand and not to behead him right away…

[nabateaprodigy]

Hello! Can I request Fire Emblem Heroes King of Faerghus!Dimitri x Summoner!Reader where Dimitri confesses to the Reader by asking them to stay by his side like in his level 40 conversation but Reader thinks he means it more professionally/as an advisor, but ends with them getting together?

A King and his Summoner

Series: Fire Emblem.

Character: King of Faerghus!Dimitri.

Genre: Fluff.

Proofread: Yes.

Reader: Summoner!Reader.

Notes: Reader is Gender Neutral.

Ever since Dimitri had been summoned to Askr it had been something new and unexpected for him. His friends and loved ones were there. Along with other versions of himself and his friends!

It took him a while to adjust to this new kingdom and see different versions of his friends. However, Dimitri had someone there for him since he arrived to adjust to this new kingdom.

Who was that someone? Why it was you of course! Ever since you summoned Dimitri you and him grew with each other and developed a deep bond with one another.

From helping him in battle after battle and defeating countless foes. To help him understand how even ended up in Askr and explain things he was unfamiliar with.

Dimitri and you had been there for each other and became very close over time. Although lately, Dimitri had been thinking something over as of late. It's about you and how he felt towards you.

Dimitri valued his and your time together but wanted more for you and him to spend every day together. So he planned to tell you how he felt as he planned to with you later in the day. The time was quickly approaching so he left to speak with you at the location he told you to meet at.

When Dimitri arrived he already saw you there waiting for him. "Ah, summoner thank you for taking the time to speak with me," Dimitri spoke already relaxing by being near you.

"Of course, Dimitri getting to spend any more time with you. Is something I'd take the opportunity to do!" Always so kind and honest Dimitri liked that about you.

"There is something rather important I would like to speak with you about." He spoke again struggling to find his words. However, after some time he finally finds the words to say.

"When you summoned me here to Askr I had already been crowd King back home in Faerghus. But even as a King I continue to grow and learn new things. So far here in Askr all of that has been thanks to you summoner."

He paused for a moment before speaking once again. "Please summoner stand by my side and help me become a king Faerghus can be proud of!" He spoke now awaiting your response.

"But I already have been Dimitri! For the entire time, I have had you here with me. There was no need to speak with about this!" You let a chuckle after finishing what you said to him.

That...was not the response he was expecting maybe he should be more direct? Yes surely by being more direct about what he truly says and what he is feeling! "Ah of course summoner but I meant it in a different light."

"I wish for you to stand by my side as my king/queen. So that with you by my side I will have all the support and love I need. For the people of Faerghus to have a king they can be proud of."

You were stunned for a moment unsure of what to say. However, after a while, you gathered your thoughts and gave a response to Dimitri. "Oh, Dimitri so that's what you meant. Then yes I'll be your king/queen and stand by your side. By being with you I'll show Faerghus how lucky they are to have such an amazing king."

Dimitri smiled as he embraced you in a hug. "Thank you summoner you've truly made me a happy king. I love you." You hugged Dimitri. "And I love you too Dimitri."

[iamdarkness]

To feed a tiger; Forces of will.

Chapter 8

Alfonse’s vision was still fuzzy and he is nauseous and hungry at the same time, but still he walked down to the village with the same attitude he did when going into battle. He had asked for his armor and you were able to help him into it as quickly as possible while Bel and the lord were arguing whether or not she should surrender herself and then explain to the villagers the truth.

  The lord of the mountains of course was adamant on her staying all the time by his side and to not surround herself to the villagers whom he considered a threat as of now. Alfonse and you agreed with him.

 Alfonse and you walked side by side at the front followed by the lord and Bel who you noticed was nervous, but took a deep calming breath before going out the Villa’s door. Dimitri and Lord Freyr walked behind them but as soon as they were on the village’s square and the Lord’s men met them the lord of the mountains guided Bel and both of them came to stand by Alfonse. Lord Andreas placed himself to the side and forward to Bel in a shielding manner. Lord Freyr’s calming presence came to stand my your side while Dimitri’s impressive figure stood by Lord Andreas in a protective stand.

  The villagers were screaming and clamoring, claiming justice for the Elder and the the mayor. As soon as they saw Alfonse and you coming to a stop before them a quiet passed through all of them.

  -Country men. I am Prince Alfonse of Askr and this person by my side is the legendary Summoner of Askr. There is much to talk and I hope we can come to an understanding.

  -There is no understanding to reach! -Said a woman dressed in the finer garments of the region and standing as tall as her vast body mass could allow her.- That witch and her people killed my husband and the elder and disappeared my son!- There were shouts and jeers.

  -Have you no respect for your prince that you talk so insolently in his presence?- It was Dimitri. His voice a gruff bass filled with cold contempt.- Such shame you bring to yourselves.

  - Prince Dimitri is right. You bring shame to us all. What will our guests think of us?- Said a quiet voice from behind them.- The Elder emerged from the safety of the rows of Lord Andreas’ men, who apologized to the lord for not being able to stop the man from venturing into the village in such a volatile time. The townsfolk whispered among themselves.- Let his Highness speak and show the proper respect.

  - Father! You are alive!! Our apologies Your Highness. We were told my father was dead and…- The elder’s son said almost in tears.The Elder went to stand by his family. His wife promptly hugging him

  -One of the many lies told to you about these people. Purely out of greed.- Said Alfonse gravely.

  - They were not lies your Highness! That witch is bewitching you! She killed my husband and bewitched the elder’s corpse to walk again! And now my son is missing.

  -I am not dead yet! Older perhaps but not dead.- The elder said almost in yest but his tone and manner betrayed his anger.- I was not a prisoner. I volunteered to stay and protect them because none of you would listen to me. I sent word to my family and it was your son who told them I had died. Was it not Ferusha? Will you deny that every time I sent word to my family he never told them I was in good health and well treated?Was it not also Mustafa who killed the messenger owl so we would not inform our lord?

  -You are clearly bewitched by her beauty and spells!

  -” Beauty and Spells” ? - Repeats Bel quietly making a face that if the situation was not as serous would have been funny.

  - Woman. What is this about hanging this woman in exchange for one of her people? What proof do you have of her bewitchment besides your claims? Were you not the one who lied about your husband’s cause of death and the reason behind it?- Lord Andreas asks calmly but firmly.

  -Where is Lorcan? He is just a boy! How can you people try hang him?! He is a still a child! - Bel screamed with indignation. Alfonse turned to her and put his hand on her shoulder to appease her.

- Do not worry. My cousin will take care of this.- He said calmly.

-Where is the boy Lorcan?- Asked Lord Andreas louder. At this the men brought a tided and gagged teen by dragging him by the arms. He could not be older than 14 years.. He looked beat up and bloody and had a swollen lip and a black eye. The captain cried in shock and tried to go to help him but Alfonse held her by the arm.

-Release him immediately.

-But sir…

-Did you not hear my order? Where you not in the royal army?- Julian who was one of the men holding the teen nodded.- Were you under my command, you would be facing disciplinary leave.- The lord said slowly approaching Julian with his hands on his back. On someone else this gesture would seem nonthreatening, but on this man it looked even a little scary and the icy tone of his voice emphasized the effect.- . Let him go.

-Ye...yes Sir. - Stammered Julian who has to take the whole weight of the teen because the other man had let go of him as soon as the Lord was withing five feet of them. Julian lowered the teen gently and added.- I was just doing what I was told…

- Take him to the infirmary.- The lord ordered and a group of men took the bloodied boy to the makeshift infirmary tent they had erected when they arrived.- Your Highness? Did you give the order to kill or torture the boy?-  Asked the Lord to Alfonse.

- I would never! I asked them to neutralize him or anyone in the ship.- Said Alfonse icily looking at the men. They were all looking at their feet.

-Neutralizing a foe is not the same as beating them senseless.Was he such a great threat that you had to resort to this level of violence? Is a cabin boy mightier than a trained soldier of Askr and a group of grown fishermen? Is this what you were taught in the Army?- Julian shock his head and apologized for shaming the army and his rank. -This will not go unpunished. As reinstated General I will have a talk with your superiors.- The lord said to Julian then turned his icy glare to Ferusha the mayor’s wife.-I am astounded by the length a person would go for greed. The level of deception and atrocities caused just to squire a treasure that does not belong to them. You knew your husband wanted their treasure and helped him scheme. You were even willing to let him have his way with the captain as long as you could get your hands in that gold; but you also hated her for it did you not?

-That whore insinuated herself to my hus…

-Silence! - The Lord said firmly, and because he looked so deathly calm the effect was frightening. . There is a gasp from your left coming from Lord Freyr.- If you dare spill more venom about her, I will kill you like the venomous snake that you are.- You feel a shiver run down your spine at those words and look to your side to see Alfonse looking angry, the captain has had gotten closer to Alfonse and Dimitri looked a little shocked. His eye was wide and his lips parted.

- The echoes of nightmares surrounding this quiet place makes sense now. She knew about them…the others. The ones washed up on the beach.- Lord Freyr said loud enough to be heard in that deathly silence. Lord Andreas’ back stiffeness. He turns to Lord Freyr,  looks at him with understanding and shock written on his face.

- I see.-  He says  and there is cold anger in his husky voice. He turns back to the woman who is now shrinking on herself to look smaller. You did not understand what was happening but you knew Lord Freyr had discovered something the Lord had been looking for and the woman Ferusha knew what it was.- Fate was too kind to your husband that took him by accident while he tried to take advantage of this woman and her people, who just wanted asylum. What I would have done to him if I had known he was behind the disappearances of the women around my lands, would have made him plead for death.

-Oh no… We have heard about them. -You hear Bel say and when you look at her she has a hand covering her mouth and she was quietly crying. You were of course just as shocked. He could not have done what you thought he had done. After all, they were talking about women disappearing then washed up at the beach.

-Did they come here as your servants or merchants?- Asks the lord.

-I don’t know what you are talking about my Lord I swear…

-The servants that they bring from travels never last…We thought it was because they worked them too hard and they returned to their homes,but we never thought… We all have heard about the dead found on the shore in the North, but I was too much of a fool to recognize the connection.- Says the elder. The people around her were shocked and disgusted. They were slowly distancing themselves from her.

- What…I don’t understand. Did the mayor attacked other women as well?- Asked Dimitri visibly angry with a face that showed disgust and disbelief. Lord Andreas turn to you all and address him.

- Years ago the people on the West Shores of the Nibel mountains found the first body of a woman washed ashore on the beach. No one knew who she was and the report was sent to us thinking she may have been one of our people. No one ever found out who she was and as it was Summer the body was buried and the case dismissed as her being a regular case of drowning. Then another one was found in Winter. We of course have drownings but what took the authorities attention was that the bodies of these two women had one thing in common. They had extensive bruising the healers who checked them were sure could not have been done after death. Still they did not think much of this and a third one came the next year on early Summer. The war started and these reports were forgotten for more pressing matters. It was so until I left the ranks of the Royal Army and an assistant came to me with newer reports. By this time there were 17 bodies found that had the same description and were not counted as casualties of war by the distinct way they were killed and the newly discovered fact that they were sexually assaulted.- There was shock and and disgust all around and even the quiet sounds of grief. The Lord was standing by Dimitri now contemplating the faces of in the crowd.- The West Shores were not impervious to the attacks of the Emblian Navy and so regiments have been placed on their newly reconstructed Fords and Naval Ports. All of this Military presence placed there to prevent attacks on the Southern shores brought with them healers that were more able to gather the reports from various towns and villages and were better equipped for these kinds of situations. They were also more thorough with the bodies so that they concluded at the end that they had been killed in the same way and most probably by the same person or group of persons. There has been a pause on the findings for a year and we thought the killings had stopped. A pause that I can only assume was achieved by your husband’s death. Or am I wrong?

-I know nothing …I… It was him… My husband… he was a lecherous bastard  of a man…

-Ah but it was not so. Her husband may have assaulted the girls but Lord Andreas; I am afraid that if our coming here had not happened; the next corpse you would have found killed the same way, would have been hers… Aided by Mustafa.- Lord Freyr said coldly gesturing to Bel. There was disgust on his face. Alfonse gasped just in time to see the lord and Dimitri reach for the woman at the same time.

- You filth!- Dimitri  who was closer and faster said and grabbed the woman who was about to bolt and escape by her clothes.- You will not escape!- Meanwhile the lord looked about to murder her. Alfonse had to go and calm him down with a reassuring hand on his arm and something whispered to him. The Lord looked back to where you were standing in shock next to a very scared Bel. The Lord seemed to calm down and started to walk towards her and hugged her tightly until she seemed to disappear in the embrace. Alfonse had come back to your side and held your hand when suddenly the both of you were pushed aside until you fell to the cobbled stones.

- Dimitri! It’s Mustafa! Among the trees !- Shouted Lord Freyr. Dimitri let go of the woman and leap to action. He ran to the road leading to the caves where the treeline had been concealing Mustafa.-  Follow him! - The God shouts at the men of the mountain Lord and most of them follow, while Lord Freyr himself takes hold of the woman who has committed such atrocities along her family.

You are confused as to why you are on the floor with Alfonse Protecting you with his body. You hear the captain crying but are too stunned to react and understand what she is saying. When you are able to stand you see the reason of the shouting. Lord Andreas is wounded. There is an arrow on his side arm and one on his side. He had turned at the last moment to protect the small woman. Had he not done this the captain would have been the one wounded and most probably dead.

-Oh my God! I am so sorry!- Bel the captain kept on saying while the elder ordered some men to come and help him heal the Lord. Alfonse was reluctant to let go of you and kept looking around in case someone else may have an idea, his sword was ready in his hand. You take the sacred gun from it’s holster and ready yourself just in case as well. Meanwhile Lord Freyr is calming the scared people down while some soldiers take custody of the mayor’s wife. He comes then and leans to inspect Lord Andreas’ wounds.

-It’s not your fault. - The Lord assured Bel calmly. Taking her hand and not letting go.

Healers come with a stretcher to take the lord to their makeshift infirmary, but the lord is reluctant to leave. It takes the captains pleas to get him to comply.

- Do not worry cousin I will take care of the…-Starts Alfonse but stops when he hears Lord Freyr say something that sounded like ‘He is here…’. Dimitri is coming back. They all pause to hear his report. Dimitri’s face is grave and his brows knitted. He looks down to the lord who is being held on the stretcher. He seems to inspect the man for a second then  tells you in a quiet voice.

- He is dead. Mustafa. When we got there someone had him by the throat and a small dagger to the stomach. He was gutted like the pig that he was.- He finishes with disgust.

-Who killed him?- You ask horrified by the violence of the death. Dimitri looked around and whispered.

-Lord Lif.. He is gone now.- He said simply.

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 Alfonse and you had talked to the people in the square and explained what had happened and to your surplice, how Mustafa had met his end. Alfonse explained later that this would cement the truth in their heads. If the First King Lif had come himself to take him, it was obvious that the people in the house were not only innocent but also the victims of the mayor’s family. You had to explain Sebastian’s condition so they would not demonize the child and many of them even agreed to let their children go to bed late to be his friends.

The heat had made both Dimitri and Alfonse shed their armors even as the sun had started to go down. They both wore only trousers and his undershirts. A woman of the village had come with refreshments and Axel had come to see what he could help them with. He had taken their armor to the rooms in the Villa for safekeeping. Alfonse and Dimitri did not part with their weapons. Lord Freyr looked cool on his tunic.

  -Do you think Lif knew about the other women’s deaths?- You ask Alfonse. Dimitri had told them that he had seen Lif doing it and then had run off towards the cliffs where the caves were. You would have want to go and notice Alfonse looked ready to follow but with his cousin wounded, it was not possible. She also suspected he did not want his cousin to know about Gerard.

  -It is probable…- Responds Alfonse drily. He has been been starting at the captain with knitted brows for a while. Lord Freyr had a similar expression all this while as well. Said woman is sitting outside the tent Lord Andreas is being healed at. She looks worried and pensive and once in a while a tear would roll down her cheeks. Dimitri sits by her side looking distracted.

-What’s on your mind.- You ask Alfonse.

-I am not sure as of now.- Answers Alfonse.

-She knows him.- Says Lord Freyr calmly. Alfonse looks annoyed at him. You watch the interaction a little surprised at Alfonse’s attitude. He looks long at the God by his side until the later smiles.- It is obvious.- The God replies. Then you connect the dots. Bel knows Lif?

==Of course she knows Lif. Everyone has heard a bout him by now. Especially when the villagers have seen him. She probably has seen him as well. Right? Alfonse just doesn’t want anyone else to know about Gerard. == You reassure yourself but ponder about any other possibility.

A healer comes out and tells you all the man is fine. The arrow just missed his lung by a fraction thanks to his armor and muscle, but he is a little drowsy from the loss of blood. They have given him blood replenishing potions but they will take a while to take effect. You all look relieved. The healer asks Alfonse to go inside. His cousin wants to talk to him personally.

- The villagers have seen Lif around. She probably has seen him as well.- You say to Lord Freyr tentatively.

-Mmm…probably.- He answers briefly understanding Alfonse’s need for privacy on the matter.

-You think it was something more personal then?

-The death do not dream like the living…- He says and you feel he is avoiding answering the question just like Alfonse was avoiding them. Lord Freyr has told you he is able to connect to the human mind when they are awake. It was done to gather info to give the dreamer good dreams. He does not use the ability much for respect to the people’s privacy.

-My Lord. Do you think it is possible to help Bel regain her memories?- You ask him. He looks hard at the woman his expression turns first into one of surprise and then his brows furrow.

-I can not recover what the mind willingly forgets for its own good. It is… unwise.- He says but his eyes are now open and looking at said woman. His expression is unreadable to you. His answer leave you with more questions than answers. Then he turns to you and says smiling.- I am sure she will remember on her own when she is ready.

 The two cousins take a while talking alone and finally Alfonse comes out and tells Bel  to enter. You approach Alfonse to ask him how the man is doing, while the bel composes herself and enters.

-So I heard those fine back muscles of yours stopped the arrow! I am going to need proof of just how strong they look you know. For medical purposes.- You hear Bel saying. She looks nothing like the mess she was before she was reassured he was fine. From where you are standing you can see the lord sitting up on the cot with a small shy smile on his lips.

-I can demonstrate any time you desire.- You hear him say before the tent door closes. Alfonse is smiling happily at the interaction, but he is also blushing.

-He sounds so different with her. I have never heard him speak so boldly before.

-They are so cute to be honest. If the captain does not fall in love with him after this I do not know what will do the trick.

-I hope so. He will make her happy and he deserves to be happy as well. -He said while the the two of you went to join Lord Freyr under a tree to eat the food Timone had brought them.

Lord Andreas asked to see Dimitri after this and even invited him to have a belated lunch with him and the captain who had forgotten her hunger. The captain had stayed inside even after Dimitri had come out looking embarrassed and blushing a little. He said nothing of the interaction. Instead he retreated to sit under the shade of a tree looking towards the cliffs.

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-You have a admirer.- Said Bel to the man on the cot after seeing how flustered Dimitri was talking to the lord as he thanked the prince for saving his life. He looked away and whispered something Bel understood as: “ It is not me he likes.”

-Ah…- She says simply then adds.- I know who you mean. I prefer the original to be honest…Although I do not understand how you are the original when he is supposed to be your ancestor and is supposed to be older than you. Shouldn’t HE be the original?- She asks looking at his reaction.

-How?…Do you know Lif? - He asks frowning.

- You know what he told me? Lif that is. - She says nodding.- He said to me. “ What you like about me is what you see of him in me. Wait until you meet him.” He was talking about you, you know. I think that applies to Dimitri as well.

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  Lord Andreas was released later that day. There were still a lot of things to smooth over with the villagers and arrangements to be done about the Mayor’s victims but between you and Bel made Alfonse and the lord rest for the day. Lord Freyr stayed with them while the captain having a more nocturnal life thanks to caring for Sebastian went to have a nap. Meanwhile You and Dimitri went to talk to the villagers and see that Lorcan received the best treatment aided by Lord Andreas’ two retainers Aleen and Erland.

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The next night you find yourself joining the night life of the Captain’s group. Their day starts in the late afternoon. Bel herself gets up at around 4 pm and her day endures until early morning. As there are some morning people in the group that is the time the field workers start their day. The work their gardens in the day and care for the horses and cattle. When the captain gets up her group takes care of the crabs and the bird mounts and take care of the watch.

The house stands in the highest part of the the hill where the new town was being built and their watch tower had been used to spy any attack from the villagers or one from outsiders to warn the villagers, since they knew they were at war. They had decided to still watch for enemy attacks and and Alfonse had thank them for it.

The people who after understanding all that had happened and were left without a Mayor had asked Bel to take the post. She declined saying she did not know anything of how to run a town but that she would help out with the safety of the town and whatever else she could. After all, she said, The mayor had to know the people personally and their needs and have their trust. They ended up posting the elder’s son as Mayor and Bel as their chief of security. Lord Andreas would leave a group of his soldiers to guard the town and workers to build a fort, port and barracks. They were also to work on the town’s infrastructure since the late mayor had never started the construction of roads or paved the town square to beginning with. The plan was to also pave the streets and make the town a more lively place for tourism. Something the other town did not possess.

You sit by Alfonse’s side. The group is sitting in a circle by a fire, by  the beaten path that goes to the Villa proper. There was a waist tall rock fence marking what the Lord said to be the limits of the property.  Behind you some village kids and the Trevanian kids were having a tea party with Sebastian and Sophie. Lord Freyr had been coerced by the kids to sit with them and asked him to tell them tales and he let the girls braid his hair and put flowers on them. You know he is still listening to your group as his senses were finer and broader.

 Lord Andreas sits across from him on a stone propped by the crumbling low stone fence. Bel sits between you and the lord. The talk is steered towards music. Bel had gotten her phone from the room she was staying in now since she had been sleeping in Lord Andreas room. He had let her have it but she had declines saying it was his right and she would move to the one next to his.

She showed you all the pictures she had taken of the island and the ones from the coast when they were on the ship. The phone was an older android phone and not very expensive but the camera was able to take the pictures even when they were blurry in the dark. You could still see the pockmarks on the walls from the bullets rounds. From the ship, the light of dawn made the smoke more visible and colored orange but she said the pictures were not as colorful as the actual view.

-It was a red dawn.

-How is your phone still working? How is it fully charged?- You ask amazed. Your own phone had died days after your arrival and it had taken a painful year to come up with something that could magically charge it and it took hours to charge fully. You never took it with you for fear of it breaking. This phone was clad in am otter hard case that looked out of a survivalist dream.

-Well you see. I have a solar powered charger I always carried with me. I leave it in the window the whole day. That was the reason I stayed in his room.- She points to Lord Andreas.- It has the best view of the morning sun. He is letting me charge it there now.

- I told you, you could still stay there.

-It doesn’t feel right Sir. I’m a guest on your house. I should not take your personal space. But I appreciate the sentiment.- She says and winks at him.

After listening to some of her music which turned out to be very varied with different genres and languages from her native Spanish, to Turkish to a lot of European and Asian languages. She even had ones in Native tongues like Nauhatl.

When asked why she had so much music she responded.

-Well I have a card full of music because even though I had the obvious streaming apps and stuff there are places where there is no internet connection… like my hometown in Mexico and mind you I can live without internet but not without music so I did like my ancestors and cramped as much music in an older phone with a memory card. 250 gb of music and video.- She says smiling at her phone.- There is a small external hard drive in my bag with 2T of “wireless internet” too. Which is just to say that it has Wikipedia articles, encyclopedias, dictionary definitions, books and journals of all sorts that include survivalism and medicine. It comes in handy.

-Impressive.- Says Alfonse. You know he will be asking for information later on.

- I would have done that if I had know I was going to be stuck in a dead zone for life.- You say laughing.- You are survivalist then?

- I have the mind of one, but I never went out of my house except for the usual store shopping and work related stuff.- She says blushing.- I made this for the reason I already said and because we did have plenty of blackouts and natural disasters to deal with, besides the usual  imminent threat of war upon us.

-What did you work as?- Asks Lord Andreas.- I would venture to guess you were part of the military.

-No. I did tutoring for home schooled children and home care. I was a care giver for children and young adults with disabilities.- Then she adds when she sees their awed faces.- It sounds grand but the truth is I had no medical experience so I only worked like a sort of baby sitter and companionship for them. I took care of them and played with them. To some I was their only friend.  The only military training I did get was in High school. I did want to join but my mother would not hear anything about that.

-Oh I can see why you work so well as their leader. Healers and mentors are natural at working under pressure- Alfonse comments.

- And the children seem to love you.- You say.

-I’m a little childish so being one of them is a big help.- She burst out laughing.

After this the talk returns to music and you ask Alfonse to play something. He went to retrieve the violin from your luggage. Lord Andreas went to the house and brought his own and between the two you had a short violin concert.

After they payed a bit more Bel had been very moved by their playing. You could see the mastery of Lord Andreas playing even though his arm was still hurting. The last song had been an sort of melody you imagine gypsies would play around the camp fire. You were hypnotized the music. Watching Alfonse playing was a treat to you but this music was something you had never heard him play. You figure it was because it was a duet. Lord Andreas was playing the more difficult part. Alfonse would look at you and smile while playing, then all of a sudden his attention turned to Lord Andreas. You looked to see what he was watching. The way those tow were watching each other was special. The intensity in his eyes and playing was really affecting Bel. She watched him in awe and her lips were parted and her hand over her heart. You could see her take a deep breath when he gave a step closer to her. It was as if to them, they were the only people in the world. This made you smile, especially because you could see Alfonse was happy about the situation. When they were finished Bel seemed to come out f a dream. You say nothing to not break the spell between the two and you knew Alfonse did the same because he just sat down without saying a word.

- Sir…at least ask me on a date first before you do this to me…and in front of people.- She says a little embarrassed and with her hand still over her heart. The Lord smiles that shy smile of his.- Those fingers are prodigious. What else can they do?- She says flirtatiously now. The lord did not seem to catch the innuendo and simply answered that he could play other instruments like the piano. She looked about to explain what she meant but seemed to change her mind and just smiled fondly at him. Then she gasps and adds.- Don’t tell me you are the one that plays that Hurdy gurdy too!

-I am.- Responds the lord.

-What’s a hurdy gurdy?- You asks. Alfonse who looked a little shocked to hear the lord’s answer, was about to explains when Bel asks him to be quiet and wait.

-Honey. Do you feel good enough to play it?

-Aar..Yes. I can play it.- Says the lord blushing madly.

-Hell yeah! Would you play it now?- The lord nodded. Bel got up and went to the house to get it. She came out with a case that housed a strange looking instrument that looked to you out of a Sci-fi movie. It was like the broad part of a lute but bigger and had a very short handle with some contraptions that included something resembling keys and a round disk in the middle that rotated with a lever and with various strings.

She knelled at his feet where he was sitting and carefully placed the instrument on his lap. He gently examined it and asked her what she wanted to hear. She shrugged and told him to surprise her.

 He started to play something very gentle and the notes that came out of it were very familiar but strange. Like many instruments where playing at the same time. Alfonse was smiling and looked like an eager child waiting for something. The melody sped up until it resembled the sounds of an electric guitar. Suddenly the man played like something you would hear at a rock concert. Bel’s eyes are closed and her lips parted and her head moves up and down in time with the music. Alfonse seems to enjoy the melody as well. Dimitri came to listen to the music from where he was talking to Timone who was in charge of the watch. He sat mesmerized by the sound and by Bel watching the Lord in admiration. You felt so happy but at the same time it reminded you of home. The sounds of the modern world and the good things you left behind. By the time the melody ended you were curious to know if Alfonse could play the instrument as well.

-No. I only know how to play the violin and the piano. Father never would have permitted me to learn the lute and much less this.

-Why?- You ask a little confused at his embarrassment and he looks at his cousin who nods at him to go on.

-They are considered improper instruments. Used by frugals and err…fallen nobles.

-Oh! A rebel then?- You ask the Lord. He blushes a little and nods.

-I had always done what my father wanted and he was never pleased, so I learned to play the piano and this. The piano he disliked because it reminded him of my mother. She used to play before she died. This I learned because I liked the sound and a little to spite him. No one really knew I could play it. Except him and Alfonse.

- Imagine thinking a musical instrument is improper, And one with such sound as well.

-Y’all sounds like my great grand parents to me.- Says Bel and then adds.- I grew up in rural Mexico. Very conservative people… Father was a hippy and I love death metal. Imagine the way they talked about me in my teens. Why do you have that face Sir?- She asks Alfonse who looked annoyed.

- I always tell him he sounds like my grandfather when he says stuff like that.- You say and laugh a little along Bel. This seemed to relax Alfonse.

-We do not consider them improper in Fodland. -Says Dimitri. You have even forgotten he was there; so quiet was he.- I admire your skill. With both instruments.-He ads. The Lord thanks him and asks if he would like to hear something else, to which Dimitri said that he would be delighted.

Lord Andreas looked at Dimitri for a few seconds and then nodded and started playing. The melody was hauntingly beautiful and almost dark in nature. Dimitri looked moved by it. His eye looked lost in memory and you almost worried he would have a relapse, but for the small smile on his lips.

-The Warriors Lament.- Said Dimitri quietly.- It is a common ballad of my land. You played it perfectly. How?

-During the conflict with Hel I had the honor of fighting alongside King Dimitri and King Claude. They were humming the ballad one of the nights we were around the fire. His Majesty King Claude was explaining the differences of playing on violin and lute.I thought it was beautiful.

  -You learned it by ear?! Impressive.- Said Dimitri and you could see the admiration on his face. Alfonse looked about the same, but he also reminded you of a parent full of pride at his children’s achievements.

  -Thank you your Majesty.

This started a conversation about music in the different worlds. After a time you notice Alfonse is watching Bel with a knitted brow and notice she is looking distractedly to her right toward the treeline. She turns back but looks nervously around. Alfonse plays it off as if he had not noticed and you wonder what is going on. Not a long time later Bel excuses herself to go prepare lunch for the Sebastian, although you knew that Sophie had lunch in her basket. It is long aster midnight by this point. Before she leaves and after saying good night to the ones that would go to sleep, she reminds Timone to watch Sebastian.

Alfonse waits for a while and excuses himself as well saying he needs to get up early to do some hiking. You know he means to see Gerard without you and sigh in frustration but say nothing. Almost instantly Dimitri and Lord Andreas leave as well. Dimitri who is walking to have a conversation with Timone is waylaid to have tea with the kids and the new comer Axel who sits by Sophie. Lord Andreas takes the path towards the house. You take this chance and follow towards where you saw Bel go. She had taken the path to the house but had gone around it at the last minute.

It is dark so you can barely see where you are stepping but know you will not lost because the barely perceptible path runs along the wall of the Villa. The night creatures are making a racket as they do all the time here in the coast and you almost miss the sound of voices whispering ahead of you and to the side. There is a light close by as if from a lamp. You look around to see if Alfonse is near. You are sure he came looking to see why Bel was acting so strange but there is not a trace of him around. Finally you see the people talking. It was Lif and Bel. She was hugging him. Her arms around his waist and his arms surrounded her small form.

There was a weight on your stomach and as if something very heavy had fallen inside it. Suddenly there was a lack of oxygen in the air and you felt a little dizzy.

-I appologise. I wanted to come earlier and liberate you from these vermin but I was sent away on a mission. It took longer than I expected.

- It is fine. You saved us in the end. - She says and lets go of him.- Along your cousin, the prince and the Summoner. They are still here.

- I know…

-If you need to talk to any of them I can arrange a visit. - She says dislodging from his embrace to focuse on his face. You can only see a fraction of her face but you clearly hear the smile in her voice.

-Have you thought about my offer?- He asks softly dismissing her comment and puts a hand on her shoulder, keeping the contact with her.

-I owe you my life twice over and those of my people. I will do anything you want.

-Good. There is a lot I still have to tell you and you will have to leave the others for a while and come with me. Are you willing?

-As long as they are safe…- She starts but Lif lifts a hand to stop her. He turns to his left and waits a moment. He then places himself in front of Bel and extends a protective hand to cover her while his other reach for his sword.

- At ease. It is only me.-Says Alfonse coming from among the trees.- So this is what you were hiding?- His voice has a pinch of coldness.

- I hid nothing. Lif saved my life many a time. No one asked if I knew him.- Bel says defensively.

-I meant him.- Alfonse answers and points to Lif.

-What I do here is none of you business Alfonse and much less who I do it with.- He says and steps closer to Bel. You feel a pang of jealousy at this. What is he doing here with her?

-You know who she is. You always find a way to mess things up don’t you?- Alfonse says angrily.

= Who she is? Does he mean Lord Andreas love? Does this mean Lif is taking Bel as a…no…he can’t be in love with her…Can he? But then why is he taking her away?==

-It is too late Alfonse. She comes with me. Willingly…You know quite well I will do whatever it takes to get what is mine…- These words stab at your heart.- You should do it as well…If you had learn it before; we would not be in this situation.- Alfonse listens to this, but instead of  anger you see a pensive calculating look in his eyes.

-Perhaps …Perhaps we can reach an understanding. Although I propose cousin Alfonse be present. After all;- He pauses and you see him throw a look at Bel. It was a look you cold not understand and almost alien on him.-  I want the same as you and he may get in the way.- Says Alfonse. At first you think he is advocating for his dear cousin, but the comment had threw you off. Feeling like the sky was falling on top of you, you do not stay to hear more. You walk back in the darkness until you reach the path to the house. You did not see the tall figure of the lord of the mountains join the group.

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  You hid for the rest of the night. In your room you tossed and turned trying to rest but your mind always going back to the strange conversation the three of them had had. You could not believe what you had heard. Was this the reason Lif had not wanted your help? Was Bel the reason for his not wanting you near?  Your feelings were no better controlled. They jumped from sadness to anger, to jealousy, to rage, to hopelessness, to regret.

==If I had told him who I was …would things had changed? Would he still come to seek  her company?==

==And what of Alfonse’s ‘ I want the same as you but cousin would get in the way.’ What does that even mean?…could Alfonse have fallen in love with her in such a short amount of time? Has he been hiding his feeling in the desire for Bel and his cousin to get together?==

But it could not be. He looked so worried about Bel not falling in love with his cousin. So sincere. Could it be that Alfonse wanted Lif out of the picture then? After all if Lif stayed with Bel you would have to stay with him.

== He would never…would he?==

It was almost dawn and you were still up thinking of all the scenarios in which this would end up and how things would be when you “ get up” when you hear the sound of footsteps on the corridor and whispers. You wondered who it was. They sounded like a man and a woman and as soon as the sounded far away you peek out, but the people are gone. The room was located in a corridor with a dead end. The last room belonged to Lord Andreas and the one across was given to Alfonse. Bel was staying  on the one across from you but by the sound of it; she had gone on to one of the last two rooms. Being as Alfonse had been with her last, you came to the conclusion that they were together.

==Great…==

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  You had been so tired by the time you went to sleep that you slept on till noon. By the time you got up you found Bel already up talking animatedly with Timon in the kitchen.

-How much do you bet he will do it today?

-Nah he is a coward. He will not for the life of him do anything about it Ma’m.

-Timone, just because it took the end of the world for you to confess it does not mean everyone is like that.

-That is what is going to happen if we don’t help that fool.- The tall man said laughing. Bel looked like she was about to say something but saw you standing by the door. She smiled at you and beckoned you to sit.

-Did we wake you?- She asked. You shock your head no and walked over to sit on the chair looking out the window. You felt awkward and angry at her nonchalant demeanor after what had happened last night. Of course she did not know you knew about the meeting, but you would think she would look at least a little embarrassed.

==Why? Why would she? She did not know I was Lif’s…summoner nor what he means to you? / But what about Alfonse. She knew he is dear to you/ You have no proof she stayed with him last …morning.==

-We were discussing a fellow group member. He is totally in love with the girl that sells reed baskets and mats. I can bet you he will go today and “ buy” some baskets that we ‘totally need” and ask her out to the celebration this Sunday.

-What celebration?

-It’s some kind of festival. The hurricane Season approaches and they do some kind of ceremony at night to the wind, the moon and the sea to protect them.

-They’re asking Lord Askr for his protection too.- Timone chimes in. He stands up, gives you wink and adds.- Well Captain, I gotta run. Remember Keith said the birds are coming out soon. There’s bids on the colors too.

  -It’s always something with y’all!…-She says hand on her hip and rolling her eyes but smiling.-I call black!- She says to his retreating back. Timone responds in a laugh that he knew it. Bel then turns to you.- So. You want some pancakes or eggs with toast? We got flour this morning. I don't have the patience to bake French bread, but we have a wonderful baker here. Any allergies?

-Erm…I…

- I got fruit here and some milk and coconut milk.- Bel says and piles bowls and plates of food and jars of drinks for you to choose.There were people with allergies so there were always varieties of foods. Bel would cook and always claim she wasn’t good at cooking, but her food was always delicious.  The first time you asked her why she always cooked; she had responded that she despised washing dishes and she cooked so the washing went to someone else. Then laughed her  head off at Jacques’  shocked and disgusted face.You take what you need and start to eat in silence.

After a while you venture to look up at Bel. It was strange to see her so quiet. She had a face that could be described as pensive and sad. She turned to you perhaps feeling your stare. You tried to look away but the damage was done. You could feel her scrutiny. After a while you hear her sigh.

- You can always use the tunnel to talk to him.- She says. You turn fast to look at her. There is a smile smile on her face.

==Him? Lif? Is he here still? How..?==

-Him?

-The man in the caves. The guys went out t talk to him. I overheard them talking when I was going to sleep last night. Your boyfriend said he didn’t want to wake you up… but you know men.

-How do you know about him?

- So there is this tunnel. It leads to the caves. It is a hidden tunnel and you have to really look to find it. I suppose He must have used it and not closed it behind him. At first, I did not understand this you see. Until I got to the end of the tunnel and I found this room. It was partially carved into the stone. I supposed that it used to be a smaller cave and the family made it larger. Any way. I was about to enter the place when someone  entered the room from another door. This is when I realized this was the person who had let the door opened and was probably spying on us. As soon as he left the room I came back and closed the door. That was months ago and during that time I notice two things. He was not part of the village and no one knew he was there. Then I noticed he was not the only one who knew he was there.

-Who else knows he is there?

-Lif. Lif has used that tunnel before to get inside the house.

-What? Lif?

-Yes. I know Lif. He… Lif saved my life…twice now and another time he saved me and my people too.

-How?

-After the first time the villagers tried to burn us alive and Lif told Grandpa about it and he saved us; Mustafa got inside the property. We were still new to this  kind of vigilance so the watches were not  set all round the property, nor the tripping spells. So he found me while I went to take a bath. He…Let’s say he tried to end what his father started. I was even more vulnerable since I was already half nude and the guns were on the floor where I could not reach them. Lif hit him from behind. Mustafa didn’t even know what hit him. I had already seen Lif from afar once and he knew I had seen him so I was not as shocked to see him nor him so reluctant to talk to me. - She pauses a bit seeing as you are speechless.- After thanking him and asking if he had come from the tunnel; I asked him if they were roommates…- She starts laughing lightly.- He was so angry about it…Like dude why?

-What else did he tell you? How...Are you two …friends then?- You ask hoping for anything.

-Omm. Yeah. He comes sometimes…I mean he is not the friendliest of dudes to be honest and I have never talked to the other dude, but he has helped me a lot so. I take whatever he is willing to share.

- You don’t care that he is…

-Dead? No. I mean…We talk…Well mostly I talk and he listens or asks questions. I mean we don’t do anything that requires him to be alive so…- She shrugs.- I suppose he just wanted to know where we come from and how we got here.- She keeps on talking about how she showed him her birds but you do not listen. You focus on that “ We don’t do anything that requires him to be alive…”.

==Does this mean it is a platonic relationship? Does she want more than that? Why did she feel the need to tell me that? You asked her…Yeah but…What if Lif told her about us?  Does he ever talk about me? How is he going to talk about you if he thinks you are dead? What if it is platonic now but…==

-...and he liked them quite a lot so I told him I could  cook him some, but he doesn’t like people seeing him, so he declined coming inside when the kids were up. I mean I…Oh do you hear that? I think the guys are back. Let me boil some eggs for when the kids get up. Sebastian needs his D vitamin.

- What?- You ask confused after the torrent of information you ere not paying attention to and the sudden change in subject.

- Guys are back.- She says taking some eggs from the pantry and getting water from the faucet. You listen to steps coming closer.- I still can’t believe this house has running water and the actual way it has it, is so weird! My people were shocked. Apparently they didn’t have running water or indoor  sewage. Ugg imagine that! Thank God we are stuck here and not there! I’m going to have to thank that Lord Askr personally for the favor, if that was indeed him saving us.- You were just half listening to her ramblings when Lord Andreas and Alfonse came into the kitchen. They both saluted you and sat down on the chairs around the small table.- I’ll bake him a cheese cake.

-They didn’t have running water or sewage?!- The Lord asks with a look of disgust on his face. Alfonse mirrors his reaction, but with the added wrinkled nose. He avoided your questioning gaze to favor Bel’s answer. She in time got them plates and started filling them with food. She seemed to know by know what the two liked.

-Can you imagine that? I can’t believe something as simple as a septic tank and Water tanks were so alien to them…then again that was Earth not so long ago.

- We have had this knowledge since the time of the first King Lif. Historians think it was the first Summoner that borough this knowledge along with the idea of electrical power. Our people have just found a different way to harness it and store it than the People in the World of Steel.- Says Alfonse smiling proudly.

-Impressive! Hey you know what? Let’s talk about something else. I think we spoiled the Summoner’s appetite with this talk about septic tanks!- Bel says and smiles muttering a “ sorry” under her breath directed at you.

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In your room now and consumed by questions and anger you sit contemplating whether to go search for Alfonse and have a talk with him now or wait to see if he comes to you himself. You had had so many questions during your breakfast. You had not wanted to start an argument in front of Lord Andreas. The man had been nothing if not a perfect gentleman to you and a great host and you did not want to take an argument to the subject of Lif and Bel and hurt his feelings. He did not deserve that. Then again he did not deserve that and this made you want to tell him about them.

==What about them? Was there really something with them ? I have no proof of them being together or something? ==

And the confusing part was that Bel looked in love with Lord Andreas and the way she interacted with him looked more natural and very different that the way you saw her with Lif. It was better to wait and see what was going on. Perhaps there may be a chance to talk to Lif himself. You were definitely too confused to act on feelings so the only thing you had was to wait and see what happened with that and talk to Alfonse about Gerard.

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  It was Sunday after noon after all had, had their breakfast and you were  going to your room thinking about what of the two outfits that Alfonse had gotten you for the festival you were going to wear tonight. You decide to Ask Alfonse what he would wear too. Instead of going to your room you walk past it to Alfonse’s, when you hear Bel’s unmistakable voice coming from the opened door to Lord Andreas’ room.

  -You are such a tease! You rile me up then fully stop like that.- She says and can hear the pout she is surely giving him in her voice.

  -Stop making that face. I will not fall for it. I am not an easy man. You will need to…how did you put it? “ Put a ring on it.”- You hear the man say in a husky voice.

   -Awww come on…just once.

  -No.- He chuckles.

  -Fine. You wear this in front of me and don’t want me to … It’s fine…When do we get hitched then?

  -Is that how you are asking me to marry you? You will have to do better than that if you really want me to say yes.-His tone was teasing.

  -Oh so you want to say no? And stop teasing me like that.- She asks.

  - You got me. I do not really understand the appeal this clothes have. I wear them every day.- He says lightly.

  -Oh really? Wait…- You hear her say then hear steps coming closer to you. You are too close to the room to turn around now and it would surely look suspicious now.She comes out and her face brightens when she see you.

-Hey Summoner!  Just the girl I wanted to see! -She looks exited and takes your hand and pulls you towards the last room on the hallway. -You just HAVE to see this!- She explains smiling.

  -What is happening?.- Asks Alfonse coming our of his room and looking around wearily.

  -You too! Come inside!- Bel motions for him to join them inside Lord Andreas’ room. When you enter there is no one visibly inside but you can hear a loud groan coming form the shady corner by the opened window. The light from said window makes the corner shady  and the subject stays obscured by the shadows.

  -Come out sir.- She asks smiling.

  -No.- He says firmly.

  -Aw come on! You wear that every day don’t you?! Don’t tell me you suddenly feel bashful!

  -Cousin?- Asks Alfonse straining his eyes to see past the glare of the light.- Is there something wrong?- There was no answer from the other man but as Bel approaches the corner and extends a hand the man moves into the light to take it.

  -Oh!- There was your exclamation and intake of breath Bel was waiting for.

  -Right!? OH MY GOD SIR! That corset is so sexy! - There standing now flooded by the midday sun was the lord wearing what looked like a black vest corset that molded every curve and muscle in his body.  It looked made for comfort and of what looked like very sturdy material with the a gold embroided family crest on the left side of the chest. The  blue shirt underneath made the man a dashing figure. Yes that man was sexy indeed.  You looked at his face and there was the same bashful expression Alfonse wore every time he had to wear clothes that were not his uniform and you complimented him. But this…

  -It’s just my uder armor, not a corset.

  -Under armor?- You ask. You didn’t know men could wear something like that as under armor.- I agree. It looks …very good.- You turn to look at Alfonse who is smiling at his cousin’s blushing face and for a moment you could forget that night’s remark of “ he will get in the way.”.

  -How come you don’t wear that kind of under armor? - Bel asks Alfonse tilting her head.  Her hand is tracing the line of fastenings on the Lord’s chest. He seems very flustered by this.

  -Well I… You see. The kind of armor he wears is required for a tighter kind of armor and it is only worn by the knights of Askr to which his family belongs.

  -You are a Knight?- You and Bel ask at the same time.

  - I am. The members of our family by tradition are the Knights Guardians of the Crown.

  - He is also Earl of Nibelheim and General of the Royal Army.- Alfonse says proudly. You remember he has said  the lord is his hero.

  - So Sir Earl Andreas…no wait…Sir Andreas Earl of Nibelheim, General of the Royal Army and cousin of the Prince? (1

  - Retired General, but close enough.

  -Not for long. I am sure to re instate you into the army as soon as we return to base.There will be no complaints since my father decided to leave the position opened in case you decided to return. I already informed my mother the Queen. The title is  Sir Andreas Earl of Nibelheim, Knight Of the Guards of the Crown and First General of the Royal Army…cousin of the prince I suppose.- Alfonse says in a playful tone he barely use with people other than you and Sharena.

  -Oh you get it Alfonse!- Alfonse had asked her to call him by his name without the honorifics days ago. After what you had heard it had rubbed you the wrong way but Bel was a good person. She helped everyone she could and made sure everyone was safe, healthy and happy. She had been very nice to you and Alfonse and as much as you wanted you could not hate her. It wasn’t her fault if Lif had grown to like her. If even that was true. You still remember her words “ I owed you my life  many times over and those of my people. I will do anything you want.”

  Still.Watching her getting  along so well with Alfonse, did raised the question. Did she know who Lif really was?And was Alfonse as charmed by her as Lif?

  Soon enough it was time to go to the festival. Lord Andreas stayed a while to wait for Bel who in turn was giving instructions to the rest on how to behave and not get them in trouble. She was this mother hen with them. Alfonse and you went down the road that had started to get paved.

 The lord had sent for masons to start the work right away to pave the whole village. It would be even better than the original village since they were thinking of building a dock big enough for the naval vessels. Alfonse and the Lord had had the idea at first to build a fort  but after a while they decided to just build a dock.  This decision had come unsurprisingly after they had gone to talk to Gerard. You had asked Alfonse about it but Alfonse had only said his cousin appreciated the quiet of the village and a military fort would make it into a military target and would make more people move to the place. The place was idyllic in your opinion and understood the almost selfish idea of the lord to not want to ruin it. The point they made about not wanting to turn it into a military target also made sense, until you learned that they were thinking of building housing for retired military veterans. As beautiful a thought as it was; the secretive nature of their plans made you uncomfortable. Especially when they did not want to include you in the plans, but the fact that Bel was very much included in them and even encouraged to participate. You had hear them go into the Lord’s room to talk for hours at at time while Alfonse or the lord would seek Bel out to talk in secret. You never  asked Alfonse about it, but if you for some reason saw them coming out of the room together, Alfonse would comment that making plans for the town was boring work that would not interest you and he did not want to put more pressure and work on you that you already had with the Heroes and the war. Bel was more open with the information. She was the reason you knew the little information you did. She would talk about regular thing then drop the little information. She had commented on the fascination both men had with her phone and the use they could give it.Once you had commented on the length of their talks and she had rolled her eyes and commented “Men… Can’t multitask, but the one thing they can manage, they get obsessive about it.”.

  It still hurt your feelings but today was for celebrations. And it would be the last days you would spend there any way. They were going to leave in a couple of days.

 When the two of you arrived at the square of the village the people cheered. They all received you with the utmost respect and affection. Alfonse was a man of the people but he also was not much for town celebrations and did not now how to conduct himself with closeness and openness of the people. At the beginning he felt awkward and feared to be a little too stiff in his manners but as soon as his cousin arrived and the attention shifted from him he relaxed. In his words that he later said was that as much as he had studied to be the perfect host  and how to act in balls and dinners, it was very different to feel such warmth directed at him at once when he was among the people.

- I was so overwhelmed by it all. The affection and closeness. Their warmth and admiration in such an open and sincere manner. I am …not used to these feelings in such a raw expression. It is not the same as when we arrive at a town to help or when we help out bringing supplies to the people and refugees…Those times it is understandable for them to feel this way but…- He was saying while siting by the beach eating icecream. Something rare in the town but that vendors had brought from towns farther from the village. You had spend the early evening  watching dances and other kinds of entertainment. Even Trevanians had prepared entertainment mostly children related. Their locksmith was also good at carpentry and had with help constructed a sort of  puppet  theater. The puppets made were wooden and the stories varied. Most of which were either narrated by Bel or performed by her.  You had already seen her do to the kids in their group. The stories were both from Earth and Trevania.

-Even the entertainment…- He pauses and closes his eyes that had darkened by some memories that had brought sadness to him.- Our caretakers…teachers and tutors that is…would bring  these kinds of entertainment to us during our birthday parties; but we passed them among distant relatives and unpleasant cousins. It is confusing to me to feel this, more like a family gathering than my own family.

-Alfonse. You have been talking to them in a very familiar way as well. They trust you and see you as one of their own because you have been one to them, not just a name and a title they way most of the people do. And they can see past that title to your heart because you are a good man and they can see this.

-I suppose you are right. Once my cousin said something to me on one of those occasions he could see I was sad because my father was not the one training me or …- He pauses and shakes his head slowly as if to dispel the painful memories.- He said “ Your father is not just a father to you, as a king he has to care for his people as if they are his own family. As a prince you have to understand that you have to share this love with them.” I did not understand this before but having them so close to me…I do understand. People like them are all over the Kingdom and I have to care for them the same way I care for these people. They will one day …nay…they are my family. Starting with the Trevanians. I am happy my cousin has let them stay in the villa until they relocate.

I am happy too. They are good people all of them. - And it was true. All of the Trevanians were good people. They all had been subdue at the beginning. Especially around Lord Andreas and all of them had begged him for his forgiveness for the changes they had to do to his home to survive. Then after they saw how nice he was they embraced him as their lord and even more like a family member, just like they had done you and Alfonse. But especially you since you were form the same world as Bel. They treated you with as much respect as they did her and with as much warmth. They kids loved your tales about the heroes as much as they loved to see Dimitri and Lord Freyr train. Those two had grown to be so close in the past days that you could hardly see them separated. It was doing wonders to Dimitri’s mental state and Lord Freyr’s as well and you could see it.

From your sit at the beach you could see them both sitting by the kids, watching the last puppet show. Alfonse started at the children and heroes as transfixed as you. The kids had crowned around the heroes as if they were kids themselves. You had not seen Dimitri smiling this much before, Not even his younger version.

-The Hobbit.- Comments Alfonse after a while of watching the puppet show.- Timone’s deep voice trying to mimic an Irish accent with his already Jamaican one resulted in very unique accent for the Dwarves.

-Mm-hum The trolls are about to eat the dwarves. She made Thorin like the one in the movie.- You comment.

- I like him better. He seems more palatable. The one in the book just seems like a grumpy guy with no context as to why he behaves that way. Here we understand everything. Taking the information from the appendixes to flesh him out was the best decision they could have made.- Explains Alfonse thinking back of the literary discussion he had had with Bel the day prior. They had even  had a disagreement they had smoothed over today. It had started with JRR Tolkien and ended with one of Alfonse’s favorite epics that Bel had read throughout the time she had been in Askr.

  “- Nah I don’t like Gabon.

  -Why? He is a well written character.

  -I never said he was badly written in fact all of the characters, even the minor and background characters are well written which is very rare. I Said I don’t like him as in his personality. I swear people romanticizing lying to the people they love for the sake of protecting them is such a narcissistic trait.

  -If that is what you have to do to protect someone you love, then it is right to do so.

- No it is not Alfonse! I can understand hiding the truth to kids; but grown ass adults is another matter! And in a dangerous situation  much less. I can give you lying to an adult if the adult in question is either mentally unstable…like they get anxiety or  other mental disability or if they are plain stupid or unreliable but Alfonse…Gabon was very wrong for not telling his ‘true love’ Jylena the truth.Why? Because she was intelligent and reliable mentally stable and you know what Alfonse? That is such an insult to her person, and if it was me I would never forgive you for that! It is shameful!

-Well. It is a good thing that it is on you. Is it? Besides it would be MY shame to bear.-  Alfonse had said and stood up to leave. It had surprised you to see the two of them argue after such a pleasant conversation. Bel had taken this to a very personal level and you later understood why. Or at least that is what you thought.

-I was all resoled at the end quite well.- Lord Andreas had said trying to sooth Bel who had tears of anger running down her cheeks.

-Hump! That is why she was taken prisoner  by the Baron’s men? If she had known the danger she was in she would had had time to prevent the situation. Knowing what you know of war and what women go through as prisoners. Do you think they had her all comfortable and cozy in a cell ?- She asks the Lord who just looks at her with knitter brows.- Sure he saved her but at what cost and after whatever happened to her. A situation he himself let happen. I hated when my mother did that and then I had to clean the mess.

The lord had opened his eyes wider in new found understanding. He lowered his head and then looking out the door Alfonse had disappearance through. He said only. - I will have a talk with him. I had not considered this point. I should have seen this with what happened to my ex wife”- The man says standing up and leaving. He sounded sad.

You thought the discussion had gotten too out of hand for just a novel, but then it was Alfonse and that was his favorite epic and Bell seemed to be a very passionate person and very sensitive as well. As much as you loved Alfonse you could not help but sympathize with Bel on that point. Alfonse tended to hide his plans and that bothered you quite a lot. This was personal for the both of them.

This afternoon you had found Alfonse and Bel talking. She looked like she had been crying and Alfonse looks chastised. You had not heard what they were talking about except Alfonse’s “- I promise you.” before they both realized you were close.

-Mmm…- You hum distractedly. The Smith had come to talk to Bel. A while later when the story ended with the group finding the treasure Bel came out to talk to Lord Andreas. She looked exited. He stood up and followed her  silently. You blushed thinking of the implications and turned to Alfonse who looked like he had thought the same but when they two walked past you Bel motioned for the two of you to follow.

-Come! I want to show you something.-She had said.- It is iimportant.

She took you to the back of the villa where the stables and  barn were located. She asked you to stay outside one bird mount stable and took the Lord inside. Inside she turned on a lantern and you could see something bright aquamarine shine under the lantern light. It was the egg she had shown you before, but his time it was incomplete. She bid you not to make a sound and gently pushed the lord inside and instructed him to uncover the chick under the last piece of eggshell.

You could see the lord’s confusion but he complied and as he took it out of the way Bel hid behind him. You found that weird. It was as if the chick was going to explode or something and you gave an involuntary step back. There was a cooing sound.

-Greetings. Welcome to life.- The lord says. The chick thrills and cooes and Bel  giggles. The lord reaches behind him and takes her hand to get her to face the chick.  At first she refused but the she gave in and she peeped at it from behind and said ‘hi’ to it. The same thrill and cooing sounded.

-I see…- You hear a voice and find Lord Freyr standing on your left and Dimitri on Alfonse’s right. They both look confused still.

-What is it?- Dimitri asks.

-The chick is imprinting on its parents. It is safe to see it now.- Lord Freyr responds. At this the lord takes the chick with a towel Bel gives him and he turns around to face you. The chick is full of a downy coat of fluffy new born feathers. They were black.

-It’s black! Look at this beauty! When it grows and you can ride it, you both will be so handsome together.

-It will grow big and strong. - Says  Lord Freyr and touches the chick on the head. The eyes were still fixed on the lord. - May your herd grow prosperously captain. You have my blessing.- After explaining that although the herd belonged to all her people they had all agreed to gift the chick to the lord as thanks for letting them stay. They would also give you and Alfonse  a price horse when they were ready, but you both declined the offer.  It felt wrong to take something so precious from these people. Instead he had premised to return with you and his sister so they could meet her.

The lord had left the chick in his room after feeding it. He had not wanted to leave it in the stable. Bel reminded him that it will have to sleep in the stable and the lord argued that he would at some point. The conversation was taken to what to make it and Alfonse had surprise you with his answer.

  “-Well it is not going to be named Gabon, I am sure. -Then he laughed quietly alongside his cousin.”

They decided to name it Sirin. It had been Dimitri’s idea. He named it after a legendary bird of Faergus legend.

  The evening had progressed perfectly. You all had taken to the beach for the ceremony and ritual. The villagers had  asked Lord Freyr to be part of the ceremony and they asked for his blessing. The God had been very happy to be there and be adopted as guardian God. He had promised to come back every year.

The last days passes too fast for your liking. There was a visit to the caves where Gerard had taken you to the most beautiful places and although the talk had been limited to his life and life today it was a very pleasant if not a productive one. He had even made tea that although he did not need he enjoyed quite a lot as you could see.  You had a bag of cookies that Sophie had backed and given to you to take by Bel’s  instructions. In her words “ You don’t know who may get hungry. Take them and my greetings” . You had been grateful for them and had offered those to take with the tea. Gerard had been ecstatic.

 The time you spent with Alfonse was priceless. Bel was always sure to let you have time alone.The bonus was getting to know Lord Andreas who now that you knew him better, he turned out to be like an older  brother to Alfonse. You had never seen Alfonse as happy or as carefree as now. The only thing missing for the perfect happiness was Sharena. Alfonse would often mention how happy she would have been to be there and  would look longingly into the sea.

It was as if the shadow of war and the weight of his position had been momentarily lifted. It was wonderful to behold. Like Alfonse had said, the Trevanians had taken you both as one of their own. They did not have the view of you two being royalty. Of course they were as respectfully as they were to one another, but Bel always made sure to treat him as just another member. She mothered him and scolded him if needed and Alfonse let her do it. As strange as it was to you. It was difficult to dislike her since her care extended to you and she seemed to have a like mind to yours when it came to taking the care of the people in her charge. Alfonse commented the fact that both of you were caring and helpful and Bel’s answer had left you thinking.

 -It was a trauma response at first . I used to do it because I would be very stressed out not doing anything for the family. In my home if I was not doing anything to help the others as I was the only one childless, my life was basically …worthless.

-Wha..What do you mean? That… that sounds horrible… Your family sounds horrible.-Alfonse was shocked and it was a good thing Lord Andreas was not present. You were sure he would have been livid. Dimitri who had come later to the conversation, had been silently listening and you saw the way her words had impacted him.

-Oh it is not so. You see I found out all of us felt that way. It is a generational and cultural trauma we have. When I saw it I wondered if I was truly a good person and  if given the chance to do this of my own choice… would I?. When I encountered these people who were nothing to me and I found that I wanted to help them and that It was my decision to do it. It was kind of liberating. What I lived with my family prepared me for this and now I am doing it because I want it, not because I have to. Besides Alfonse; I can see you have your own baggage.- She chanced a look at Dimitri as well and her silence spoke volumes and he understood it as well.-  I am happy y’all have had these days to unwind and be truly happy. I want you to know, we love you all as family and you can always count on us. Tell Lord Freyr the same.

Alfonse had tried to  argue but instead lowered his head and nodded and thanked her for it. You saw her in a new light then. The carefree and playful woman became wise. It was the wisdom of emotional hardship you have had experience with.  She had done so much to heal your people and keep her own safe.

The day after, you started the journey home to the Order.

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  I feel the deed to emphasize that all that I write as unnecessary as it seems has a reason to be written. I am sorry if it makes it longer.

The title of cousin of the prince is a joke from a movie where one of the characters has a very long name and title ending with “ Child of the Countess.” . We joke about this

The drawing of Lord Andreas was submitted before hand.

3. With my bff about Bruno and his various names and titles.

[cherry-flavoured-thot]

NSFW FEH Loki X Lesbian Reader

Loki wants the reader all to themselves so she uses her shapeshifting in order to take the forms of reader comrades in Askr in order to "ruin" thier image so that reader is all Loki's.

For example let's say Legendary Guinivere is the readers go to unit. Loki slips into this form and dominates reader by sitting on thier face. Or reader just summoned a Brave Micaiah. But Loki comes at you at night wearing that form and forces her to lick her down and thus she never deploys the real one.

anon the way you think - legendary

content warning btw manipulation also sort of dub-con??

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Loki won't call it jealously outright. She'll admit the desire to keep the eyes of her precious Summoner focus on her and her alone. But jealously, no. After all why does she need to be jealous? She can take whatever form she likes if your eyes seem to settle elsewhere and remind you of who you belong to.

How amusing it was, how little of an idea you had of what was at play. You seemed to gravitate towards women of a gentler nature, she could see it from a mile away. How closely you kept to heroes like Gunnthra and Rhea, how looked at you warmly and spoke to you with a softness you seemed to melt under. For sometime you took them everywhere with you. Something that she changed rather quickly.

She posed as Gunnthra first. It was more sensible, given that the Princess had already made herself into your dreams before, it was clear that you two were quite close, a sudden proposition wouldn't seem so out of character for her. You had been all too receptive to her invitation and thus the night begun.

You had been so surprised, when Gunnthra, calm, sweet and always patient seemed so impatient to have you dressed down to nothing and thrown onto the bed beneath her. "Be a good girl Summoner and I might reward you." Despite your surprise, when Loki hovered her dripping cunt over your face you still lapped at it obediently, "you're not going to get me off like that. Stick out your tongue." But your shy little licks were going to drag things out, so she ends up grinding her heat against your face until her entire body shudders with delight and she cums on your tongue. Despite your subpar efforts, Loki makes sure to stretch you out on her fingers and roughly have you cum all over them before making her exit as Gunnthra.

Her plan works almost immediately. The next day she watches as Gunnthra attempts to make an approach and how hastily you dash away in the other direction. The next was Rhea, Loki waited before doing something similar, except rather than an invitation she visits you in the other woman's form in the dead of night. How cute you looked when you let "Rhea" in without much thought, if only you knew what was going to happen next.

"On your knees." You hadn't expect such a demand from her, but still you lowered yourself down. Awaiting the next command. When she told you to lick her pussy you did so. When she tugged you by your hair to encourage you to flick your tongue just that bit deeper you do so. Her demands continue you until she cums against your mouth once again. Except this time she merely walks away leaving you dazed and confused.

When the next day Loki spots neither of the two heroes with you she makes her move. "Summoner you look a little unwell, have you been resting properly? It's important a little darling like yourself is one hundred percent." She looks at you with much the same warmth that you had so eagerly flocked too before. And once again like the good hearted little fool you are, you melt beneath it all the same.

You're just as obedient when she gets you all alone and needy, when she tells you to undress with a soft coo you do so. Her request to get on the bed and spread your legs is met with little fight, in fact you seem so eager as she presses a kiss to your temples before her fingers brush against your clit. And how sweetly you cry her name when she asks who you belong to.

You never seemed to consider if she had a role in anything that transpired. Although you do note Gunnthra and Rhea seem to look at Loki with a great deal of contempt (when you can finally look them in the eye again).

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