#julius the deer of death

[frightnightindustries]

Stereotypical animatronic horror game, but near the end, the protagonist finds a gun.

Shoots a monster

It bleeds

[theautisticfroglord]

Finding Love Between The Pages

Pairing - Julius Novachrono x Zara Ideale

Fic Type - angst to fluff

Warnings - death, injuries, kissing

Notes - I was sad that Zara died in canon so I wrote. pretty much an au where Zara lives. also they kiss.

Julius is a Magic Knight, in the Grey Deer specifically. He joined the Knights to try and find his purpose. Then, he met somebody who would unknowingly give him that purpose. His name is Zara Ideale, a comrade from a different squad, the Purple Orcas. Zara had always helped the people, and put their safety over his own.

Julius knew him as what a Magic Knight should be. Though, Julius wondered why his heart always fluttered in his presence. He found himself looking at him a lot when they fought side by side. He questioned if this feeling was love or trust. Zara had begun to think the same.

One evening, Julius had noticed he hadn’t seen Zara in a while. He ponders what happened, if he’s alright. Julius sits at a table in a restaurant, still reflecting on it. Then, he overhears a conversation at the table next to his.

“I heard that one commoner Magic Knight died. I wonder what happened. Maybe a mission gone wrong or something,” a noble says, taking a sip of his drink. Julius freezes, his heart and mind racing. He tries to calm himself, repeating in his head that it can’t be Zara, it just can’t be.

Julius stands up from his chair, and leaves the restaurant without ordering anything. He walks to the graveyard, fearfully questioning if it’s actually true. It begins to rain, but Julius doesn’t notice over his thoughts. As he walks through the graveyard, he scans everything around him. He finds a flower bush on the way, and notices how they’re the type of flowers Zara once said he likes. He picks them and carries them with him.

Julius feels more and more uneasy, thinking of the idea of his comrade, no, the man he fell in love with dying, made his heart ache. Then, his spiraling is temporarily interrupted by a young boy running straight into him, and staggering backwards. He looks up at him with tears streaming down his cheeks. Julius notices how he resembles Zara.

“Hey… are you…?” Julius tries to ask him, but the boy runs past him before he could finish his sentence. Then, his heart drops when he sees a headstone with the name ‘Zara Ideale’ etched into it. Julius walks up to the grave, feeling damaged from seeing this happen so soon. He kneels down, placing down the flowers before saluting to the grave. Tears begin to stream down his cheeks for the first time in a while.

A few days later, Julius still feels empty after what happened. He’s heard awful conversations, disrespecting Zara and what he has done for the citizens. Julius has managed to keep his cool, to keep himself from attacking those who have said awful things. He walks into an alley, then leans against the wall, staring at the ground in silence. He only wonders why he passed away, and why he couldn’t tell him about his feelings sooner. Julius wants to keep his legacy, and help the people just as Zara did.

Then, Julius hears a shuffle, and wonders what, or who, is in this alleyway with him. Then, a certain man peeks from behind a corner in the wall. When Julius sees who it is, he steps back, his eyes wide. It’s Zara, but he’s curious and amazed with how this could have possibly happened. He saw his grave with his own eyes. Julius can’t process any of this, so he just stands in front of him, frozen in surprise.

“Ah… Hey there, Julius,” Zara chuckles nervously, pulling down his hood. He has been wandering the town in disguise, looking for Julius because he knows he’ll probably be safe with him. He lived, but barely. Zara is still weak, but he can still move. He moves his cloak off his body a small amount exposing his bandages and blood-stained clothes.

Once Julius processes that this man is Zara, and he somehow lived, he immediately wraps his arms around him, making sure he doesn’t harm him. He buries his face in his shoulder, crying once more.

“I’m so happy… you’re alive,” Julius manages to whisper in between his sobs. Zara weakly wraps his arms around the taller man. He pulls away from him and opens his grimoire. Julius uses a healing spell on him in a panic so his injuries don’t get worse. Zara looks at Julius’s coverless grimoire, mesmerized by it as always.

After he’s mostly healed, Julius walks with Zara, protecting him as they make their way through the town together. That evening, it begins to rain once again. Julius pulls Zara’s hood up for him, making sure he doesn’t get a cold along with his injuries. He looks up at him, noticing the caring but worried look in his amethyst eyes, and the way the rain water streams down his face. Julius looks at Zara’s turquoise eyes lovingly, noticing how breathtaking he looks in the moonlight.

They lock eyes, both noticing the way their hearts race for each other. They both blush lightly as their fingers intertwine. Then, Julius takes his chance and kisses Zara, using his other hand to pull him in. Zara freezes for a moment, and then processes what Julius is doing. With his other hand, he gently touches Julius’s short blond hair. Neither of them thought their day would end with them kissing in the rain, but neither of them were protesting.

Julius pulls away from Zara, and looks down at his sweet smile. He finally feels relief and comfort, and almost forgets what has happened over the past couple of days. They continue holding hands, the rain being the only sound for a few moments.

“You know, you could get a cold, too, Julius,” Zara chuckles. Julius pulls up his hood, letting out a small chuckle, as well.

“I don’t know if you’ll be safe staying at your house, you should stay at my base for now,” Julius mumbles, lovingly pressing his forehead to Zara’s.

“We should pick up my son… I hope he’s alright…” he whispers, feeling nervous. Julius pulls away from Zara, still holding his hand as he begins to walk with him once again. Once they reach his house, Zara knocks on the door, hoping Zora is still there. Then, the door creaks open to reveal that same young boy that Julius bumped into. He looks up at the two men, and recognizes his father.

“Hey… It’s me… are you alright?” Zara asks, kneeling down in front of him. Then, Zora wraps his arms around his father, crying into his shoulder in the same way Julius was. Zara picks his son up in his arms.

“Let’s go, we probably aren’t safe here,” Zara explains to him before shutting the door in front of him. They begin walking together again. As they continue walking together, he wraps his robe around his son so he doesn’t get too soaked from the rain. Then, they finally make their way to the Grey Deer’s base. They both cautiously step inside.

“Alright, I’ll let you both sleep in a spare room at our base, alright? You both need to get some rest,” Julius whispers, noticing that Zora is asleep, hoping he doesn’t wake him up. Once Zara is in his room, he places his son in bed, and tucks him in. Then, he walks back out, quietly shutting the door behind him.

Julius is sitting at a table, pondering what has happened all day today. He feels overjoyed that Zara is alive, and that he loves him the same way that he does, but worried for his safety. Then, Julius hears footsteps from behind him. He looks back to see that it’s Zara.

“Hey…” he whispers, walking up to the table where Julius is, and sits in a nearby chair.

“You should get some rest, Zara, it’s been a long day,” he sighs worriedly, holding his hand. Julius notices how soft his hand is.

“I just wanted to say one more thing,” Zara replied before leaning in and briefly kissing him on the lips.

“I love you, Julius… thank you for saving me…” he whispers to him before pulling away. They both blush and look into each other’s eyes for a brief moment before Zara stands up from his chair.

“Good night,” he sighed, walking out of the room, and back upstairs. Julius smiles, starting to feel less doubt, and more hope that Zara will be alright.

[blackbutlercharacterpoll2023]

The following is the lineup for the polls by date, made using a random number generator. New characters introduced in chapter 199 will automatically be added to the end of the roster.

April 19th - April 26th

Chlaus

Rian Stoker

Lord Ackroyd's son

FOL Orphanage staff

Timber

Claude Faustus

Tanaka

Conny

Emily

Baldroy / Bard / Baldo

Finnian / Finny

Sharpe Hanks

Mabel

Burnett

April 20th - April 27th

Soma's elephant

Beast

Sophie Smith

Theodore

Finny's hat

Funtom Corporation's unicorn suit

Karl Woodley

Oscar

Chris Heathfield

Sieglinde Sullivan

Fred Abberline

Stella Rose

Charles Phipps

the orphan that called Sebastian an old guy

April 21st - April 28th

Nick

Joanne Harcourt

Purple House dorm master

Agni / Arshad Satyendra Iyer

Yana Toboso

Grete Hilbard

the Mad Dog of Venice

Abbie

Johnny

Mina

Rachel Phantomhive

Charles Phipps's chicken

Haku

Sascha

April 22nd - April 29th

Jumbo

Mrs. Mayell

Goethe

the Rowdy Count

Georg von Siemens

Margaret Connor

Al

Cedric Brandel

Mathilda Simmons

Wendy

Sam / Old Man Sam

Grelle Sutcliff

Ellery Nixon

Eric Slingby

April 23rd - April 30th

Edward Midford

Luka Macken

Queen Victoria

Lord Ackroyd

Layla

the other children in the lab Finny was kept in

Betty

Reaper trainees

Green House dorm master

Vincent Phantomhive

Drossel Keinz

Kelvin

Lawrence Bluewer's sisters

Charles Grey

April 24th - May 1st

Margaret Turner

Akashi

Snake

Edgar Redmond

Derrick Arden

Ronald Knox

Aurora Society member

Bloodbath Johnny

Wilde

Soma Asman Kadar

Claude's birds

Sebastian's silverware

Chef Rickman

Susannah Connor

April 25th - May 2nd

Susan

Artie

Damian

John Brown

Saneatsu Nekoma

Peter

Lawrence Anderson / Pops

Chef Wollest

Chris Heathfield's maids

demon Crow

Nina's assistants

Ludger

Prince Albert puppet

Miranda

April 26th - May 3rd

Blavat Sky

Vicar Rathbone

Julius Pitt

walking stick shopkeeper

Grimsby Keane

Ciel's horse

Edward V

Jay the Undertaker

Gregory Violet

Canterbury

Jeremy Rathbone

Doctor

the cat from the live action movie

Henry Barrymore

April 27th - May 4th

Lawrence Bluewer

Prince Albert

Higham

the Panzer

the train kidnapper

Donne

Heinrich

Chef Lach

Dagger

Doll / Freckles

Sam's grandson

Bitter Rabbit

Japanese man with a katana

"Ciel" Phantomhive / Our Ciel / O!Ciel

April 28th - May 5th

Mey-Rin

Undertaker's mourning lockets

Webster

Purple House prefect from Vincent's year

Patrick the Grey Wizard

Diedrich

Johann Agares

Bronte

Carter

Othello

the cultists

Baldroy Jr.

John Brown's horse

Sphere Music Hall staff

April 29th - May 6th

Jackknife Haywood

Nina Hopkins

William's death scythe

Angela Blanc

Wolfram Gelzer

McDowell

Ronald's lawnmower

Arthur Randall

Aleister Chamber / Viscount of Druitt

Keats

Annie

Terry

Hao

Maria

April 30th - May 7th

Irene Diaz

Polaris

beggar boy that Soma gives a necklace to, mother, and baby brother

kenpo master

Red House dorm master

Ran-Mao

Shiori Genpou

Cedric K. Ros

Lau

Clayton

William T. Spears

Patrick Phelps

Japanese woman with a lunchbox

Oliver

May 1st - May 8th

Arthur Conan Doyle

the bear

Grelle's chainsaw

Trancy / Former Head Trancy

Richard

Aristocrat of Evil with the scarred face

the archeologist

Joker

Jan

the cats Sebastian rescues from the rain

Hilde Dickhaut

Rin

Cloudia Phantomhive

"Deer"

May 2nd - May 9th

King's Bear prostitutes

McMillan

"Her"

Undertaker's death scythe

Daniel

Ginny

Sieglinde Sullivan's father

Charles Bennett Sato

demon Ciel

Ada

Arnold Trancy

Ciel Phantomhive bizarre doll / Real Ciel / R!Ciel

Arihito Genpou

Thomas Wallis

May 3rd - May 10th

Chef Tarpin

Queen Victoria (Season 1)

Lau's ladies

Fennian

Harold West Jeb

Nicholas

Professor Sullivan / village crone

Anne Drewanz

CGI horses / driver

Margaret Connor's father

Ciel Phantomhive child / R!Ciel child

Jane

Paula

Wordsworth

May 4th - May 11th

Maurice Cole

Alexis Leon Midford

bizarre dolls

the turnspit dog

the "werewolves"

O!Ciel's land renters

priest

Pluto

Sebastian the dog

Red House prefect from Vincent's year

the Sebastian Roomba

bizarre doll horses

Baldroy's cow

Undertaker

May 5th - May 12th

Hanae Wakatsuki

the iceberg

Alan Humphries

Ash Landers

Thompson

Snake's unnamed snakes

Milly

Munemitsu Aoki

Alois Trancy / Jim Macken

Elizabeth Midford / Lizzy

Aurora Society purified water seller

Drossel's dolls

the timetable guy

Herman Greenhill

May 6th - May 13th

Azzurro Vanel

William's pigeons

Joanna

Reaper managers

Dove

Countess Trancy and her baby

German countryman

Scotland Yard officers

Haku's henchman

Lorraine McDowell

demon "pet" (the xenomorph)

Hannah Annafellows

Angelina Dalles / Madam Red / Aunt An

Pitt

May 7th - May 14th

Vincent Phantomhive's staff

Paul Jones

Francis Midford

Sebastian Michaelis

Cheslock

Phantomhive family ring

James

Edward Abberline

Baron Ridley

Sebastian's owl

[whackdreamer]

Light of the Fireflies (Storyline) 

The climax and conclusion to Morgen/Claire’s story. First half is mentioned in Claire’s Biography in her OC profile here. 

As Nacht was declared to become the next heir of House Faust, Morgen felt relieved and even congratulated his older twin. It was also at this time when Morgen confessed to his family that he had feelings for Claire and wished to be with her. His parents fell silent for the first few moments upon hearing this but didn’t complain and said that Morgen would be free to do as he wished. 

Morgen would tell Claire about his parents not minding their relationship. The two of them would slowly be more open to reveal their relationship to others. Although Julius and Yami weren’t surprised to hear this at all, saying they knew about them all along. Claire would also tell her mother who would reply that she was happy for them both. However, Lucina appeared a bit troubled after hearing the news. 

They would go on to spend their time together as a couple and work together as knights. Claire would support Morgen’s dream of keeping the kingdom’s peace, and Morgen encouraged her ambitions to become a great healer. One day, Claire would find evidence of Nacht dealing with Forbidden Magic. She warned Morgen that this was dangerous and illegal. That if it were up to her, she would arrest Nacht.  

Morgen saw that Claire told him first because he cared so deeply about his twin brother despite his actions of mischief. And that Claire also cared for Nacht’s own safety as well. He assured her that he would handle the situation himself and had Claire step out. In truth, Morgen also already knew about his family’s secret all along and it pained him to know she had told him first because she cared about what he would feel. 

Morgen confronted Nacht during a devil-binding ritual and died as a result. The news of Morgen’s death would reach Claire who then headed straight to Nacht and demanded answers. Yami pulled a furious and heartbroken Claire away from Nacht and told her that she should stop. He told her that Nacht was also in pain like the rest of them. This provoked her even more and shouted at Nacht. 

“He shouldn't have died! The one who should’ve died-” 

Yami stopped Claire before she could say anything she would regret. 

But Nacht knew what she wanted to say. It was him who should’ve died instead of Morgen. 

Claire fell into grief and mourned for some time. She stopped taking missions and secluded herself in her quarters at the Grey Deers. Julius would then comfort Claire after entering her room to give the grieving girl a hug. Claire would cry all her sadness on her Captain’s shoulders. Even though she was able to take missions thereafter, the void in her heart was obvious. She struggled to move on from Morgen’s death. 

Not long after, Claire would receive a call informing her of Lucina’s rapidly declining health. That she should see to her immediately. She rushed back to her home in the Forsaken Realm and found out the situation was worse than she expected. She was confused on why it had happened so suddenly when she was still trying to find a way to treat her illness. Seeing the severity of her mother’s condition, Claire decided to return her squad robe back to Julius and resign from the Magic Knights. 

Claire would stay by her mother’s side till the bitter end. All alone she endured the pain that came from watching her mother slowly lose her strength despite all attempts of healing her. In Lucina’s dying breath, she would reveal a secret that would push Claire to leave Clover and begin a journey that would eventually lead her to the Spade Kingdom.  

[Light of the Fireflies: END] 

Continued in Part 2: Night of the Fireflies 

[loosesodamarble]

A General Timeline of Josele and the Faust Twins

(Prior to the Black Bulls)

In my post of Josele's profile, I give a rough timeline of her life but some events aren't present and others need elaboration. This timeline picks up after the death of Gwenith and ends with the establishment of the Black Bulls.

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-Morgen, Nacht, and Josele get their grimoires at the acceptance ceremony. -Morgen and Josele take the Magic Knight Entrance Exam together. -One month after joining the Grey Deer, Morgen and Josele begin to date. -While dating Josele, Morgen develops his Starlight Forged Blade and Star Life spells. -When Nacht and Morgen turn 18, Nacht starts learning devil stuff. -There's an incident where Josele nearly dies. After rescuing Josele, Morgen realizes he doesn't want to live without her and decides to propose to her soon. -When the twins turn 19, Morgen and Josele become engaged. -Around six months after getting engaged, Morgen confronts his family about their devil work and dies. -Nacht isolates himself in House Faust. He writes to the Grey Deer to tell them to take charge of Morgen’s funeral while he sees to his parents’ burial. Yami tries to visit but Nacht refuses to see him, he refuses all visitors. Nacht spends his time settling House Faust's unfinished business. After a week, he dismisses the servants. -Morgen’s funeral happens. Nacht doesn't attend and instead has his devils trash House Faust as he tries to get his feelings out. Once most of the place is trashed, he starts wandering through shadows just to be out of the house. Meanwhile, Josele runs out of the service and passes out in an alley. Nacht finds Josele and takes her back home safely. -Day after the funeral and Morgen is buried, Nacht visits the grave where Yami gives him Morgen and Josele's engagement rings. -Pretty much right after that, Nacht basically vanishes from society. He's not at his family's manor and no one can find him. -Josele enters a depressive spiral because of Morgen's death and Nacht's disappearance. Her magic goes haywire as a result of her unstable emotions. -After 3 months, Josele learns Locked Heart and curses herself. -Julius has Josele take a break from work in order to have time to herself and figure out her new situation. -Josele looks into ways of getting a new attribute since her Emotion Magic is no longer viable. She comes across the devil binding ritual and contracts with Almatra. This takes around a month, bringing us to 4 months post Morgen’s death. -Roughly 8-9 months after Morgen's death (4-5 months after Almatra), Nacht returns and reunites with Josele. -For maybe another month, Josele and Nacht live in the Canty household with Thomas until Thomas dies of an unknown illness. -Josele is unwilling to live in her family home anymore and so she and Nacht move into the remains of House Faust. -They live together for about 2 years (give or take some months) until the Black Bulls are formed. Nacht becomes vice captain and leaves to spy on Spade. Josele stays behind to help establish the new squad.

[eldritch-collection]

Things In These Tags!

pt: things in these tags

this a work in progress list of our tags and what vibes each has in it!

Luci's Tag : Eldritch, Rabbit, Moon, Purple, Minecraft, Endermen, being Plural/Plural embodiment, Cannibalism, Relationship Anarchy, Nonhumanity

Kipp's Tag : Faeiry, Mushrooms, Sun, Minecraft, Sims, Plurality, Cottagecore, Dark Cottagecore

Deimos's Tag : Gore, Blood, Rot/Rotting, Demon, Monster, Unholy, Anatomical Hearts, Rabbits, Eldritch, Death, Plurality

Celeste's Tag : Galaxy, Ocean, Stars, Cosmic Horrors, Aliens, Plurality

Ombra's Tag : Minecraft, Endermen, MCYT, Plurality

Bob's Tag : Canablism, Blood, Gore/Guro, Killing, Candy

Himiko's Tag : Yandere, Obsession, Canablism, Blood/Drinking blood, Himiko Toga (BNHA)

Dawn's Tag : Spiders/Tarantulas, Demon, Meat, Hunting, Relationship Anarchy

Julius' Tag : Dogs/Canines, Demon, Eldritch, Nonhumanity

Gem's Tag : Sun, Deityhood, Bee, Deers, Cervitaurs, Satyrs, Femininity

Pearl's Tag : Moon, Alien, Canine, Madness, Red, Betray

Zhi's Tag : Mad Scientist/Scientist, Experiment, Subject, Alien, Shapeshifter

Vinia's Tag : Teeth, Dental/Dentist, Zombie, Chimera

Vera's Tag : NSFW, Deity/Goddess, BDSM, Love/Lovecore, Pink, Red, Slut/Whore/Cunt, Bimbo, Dominant/Dom, Hypersexuality, Sexuality, Cherry, Velvet

[poweroverflowing]

"So you're real after all." Julius thinks about this for a moment, puzzling over the mercenary - now adorned in the colors of the Golden Deer - who had seemed too in sync with the mechanisms of the book to be intruding upon it. He huffs then and shakes away the doubt and any implication that he had ever been wrong in his assessment. "Of course, I could tell. Andrei - the third in our party, if you recall - doubted you though."

"Anyway--" He waves his hand to brush the topic away. "The reason I came to find you again was to extend an offer." Ruby eyes drop once more to the Golden Deer insignia and hesitation holds back the invitation for a moment. If the man had already declared an allegiance, then he was no longer a free-floating agent Julius could employ for his own personal benefit. Not that he had much money with which to pay even a lone swordsman, anyway, but the chance that Oberon would take the offer seemed to shrink. Nevertheless, he presses on.

"As I'm sure you might have guessed, I am a prince in my homeland. The son of the emperor, in fact. Your performance - but most importantly, your protection - in battle against our storybook foes impressed me, and I am not easily impressed. What say you to dedicating your blade to me?"

Julius' words fall on deaf ears, for the man he speaks them to--known to him as Oberon--rushes in for a hug. He cares little for who finds him real and who doesn't, instead amazed and incredibly grateful that Julius managed to survive. His wounds were near fatal in their final fight, so perhaps Odin shouldn't be so quick to squeeze him half to death. But he can't help it. He thought this man might've been a goner, even in the event that he immediately go into intensive care following the events of the Projectionist. But how he rejoices in seeing him alive and well! Well enough to keep up that brooding attitude of his, at least.

"So you draw breath!" He shouts, arms coiled round the redhead's body and showing no sign of letting go, "Surely this is a revelation from Justice! I can see it now: she spread her mighty wings and loosed a flurry of her divine feathers. Each drifted to our mortal plane and landed on you, o fearsome mage, to grant sweet life as a reward for your sacrifice! A sacrifice that was not in vain, might I add, for the rest of us were triumphant in that fight! Seriously though, it rocks to be speaking with you."

Though the hug would come to end, with Odin releasing his grip on Julius and allowing him to breathe, his joy would not. On his face remains a bright beam, in ashen eyes the spark of reunion. Recent life had been a strange pulling sensation, with Odin being dragged this way and that by the whims of circumstance, but he can rest easy knowing there are few comforts that will never leave him. The bond he shares with his teammates is undeniably one of them.

The moment of unbridled happiness passes, and now the words the prince had spoken fully register within the hero. Positivity recedes--but does not fade--leaving him with a bittersweet sensation. "Ah... Though it's really great to see you again, I must confess I hath pledged my loyalty to another: Prince Leo of Nohr." His tone now stings with regret, wishing there were two of him that could work for both royals. That's simply not the way things work, though. "And even if work with him gets boring once in a while, I quite enjoy being his retainer. (Plus he'd have my head if I tried to quit!)"

He risks looking downtrodden now, apologetic that he must decline the Velthomer. Though his view of Julius is certainly rose-tinted, Odin is no fool. He can sense a hint of possessiveness in him. Dark fears a negative reaction, and so is quick to remind his ally of an important fact, "But take heart, my companion. The Band of the Crow will always be bound by our experiences--friends for life, even--so should you ever require anything of me, you need no more than to say the word."

[a-crimson-dawn]

Hey I love the last request with Julius's girlfriend😁💖💖

So i'm asking for another😭

Can you do one with the catains first impressions of each other?

Absolutely!

I hope this is alright.

Warning: contains one (1) innuendo, but otherwise nothing much inappropriate, just one innuendo in Charlotte's section in Yami's response to Rill's words. So feel free to skip Rill's impression of Charlotte if that stuff makes you uncomfortable.

Captains' First Impressions Of...

Yami Sukehiro || Black Bulls

William: *Watches from a distance at first before approaching. Uncertain, but the guy seems to have potential so he's not surprised Julius invited him into his squad, and he has no idea whether the foreigner can handle the bandits on his own or not, so William eventually joins the fight. ((I've decided to make their first meeting work with the first grey deer flashback from Yami in the anime))*

Nozel: Irresponsible, infuriating, insolent, chaos incarnate... but then again, what do I expect from a peasant foreigner... *He has to admit though that he has never sensed so much mana surrounding a foreigner before, so he's clearly powerful.*

Fuegoleon: I can see why Julius chose him - he does have a lot of power, and courage - but I wonder how well he plays in a team.

Julius: I've never seen dark magic befo- ahem... he strikes me as the type of person who could benefit from being in the magic knights but I also think that the magic knights could benefit from having more people like him amongst them.

Kaiser: He seems a little rough around the edges. Considering Julius appears to have high hopes for him though, he might turn out to be a diamond in the rough.

Jack the Ripper: This foreigner's got balls talking to me like that, and he seems like a fun guy to slice up! Though I wonder if that sword of his is functional or just for show. *Eager to get into a fight with Yami already and starts provoking him from day 1. Honestly, Yami does the same to Jack though.*

Rill: Ooh, he sounds like a fun guy, maybe he'd even get my jokes! *Is really hoping that he'll take to them better than Nozel does.*

Charlotte: ... Disrespectful foreign male... (How is he this attractive?! This isn't fair! No man who is so insolent should be this hot! *indignant, flustered, the thirst is real... yes, since day one, don't as how/why, I have no idea about how this woman's brain functions...*)

Dorothy: We have a himbo among us, girls! (Also maybe a cowboy casanova...) *Falls asleep almost immediately after this, so Yami can't ask her what the hell she meant by that... and neither can anybody else.*

Mereoleona: He's dense enough that he doesn't even seem to fear death - but he fears me, so clearly not all his screws are loose - or understand where he is and isn't wanted and he's stubborn and apathetic enough to not care about it even if he did understand. And once you get past the ridiculous nicknames he's not so bad in a fight either - not that he's got anything on Acier. I can see why my brother respects him.

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William Vangeance || Golden Dawn

Yami: Weird pants, weird shoes, weird shirt... and that mask... it's shady as hell. But, you know, if I can get away with doing less work because of him, sure, why not.

Fuegoleon: I can see now why Julius wanted him to join the magic knights, but... he seems so- Nozel: He's thirteen. Whatever you think is lacking is just going have to stop lacking once he gets his grimoire. Fuegoleon: ... on the other hand, he's polite and respectful. Nozel: Very reserved though. Fuegoleon: I'm sure he'll open up, you took a while to open up to me too, and we're related. Nozel: Yes, well, you were an idiot. Fuegoleon: I object to that! Nozel: And I object to your objection. *Anyway, spoiler alert, William doesn't open up.*

Julius: World tree magic is just so pretty- I mean, my squad could use someone as easy to get along with and respectful. I'm sure Fuegoleon and Nozel will like him once they meet him, the two boys do share some commonalities... (like having interesting magic!)

Rill: Ooh, I like the mask - it's so colourful. I wonder if it was homemade! Also, does he like, have some massive secret to hide, or something since he's wearing that mask? *Imagines that he's either some kind of superhero or something akin to the Phantom of the Opera...* He seems friendly though! And at least he doesn't seem to hate me, unlike Nozel.

Jack the Ripper: Plant magic? We'll see how long that'll last against my slicing magic... *In all honesty, Jack and William never do end up getting on very well, and Jack mostly hangs around William because of Yami, because I mean, they have very different personalities and hobbies, in my mind. They tolerate each other - and William has a one-sided respect for Jack - but that's about it.*

Kaiser: He seems like a fairly down to earth person, very polite. But not that talkative.

Charlotte: Ew, a guy! *Because it was not uncommon for people back in the day to arrange marriages, her parents at first tried to arrange one between her and William, safe to say she didn't take to him well at first... and even once they no longer were at threat of being talked into a marriage she assumed him fruity, and then she started being paranoid because she thought he was after Yami, but then they became friends eventually...*

Dorothy: I like his style, it's quirky! Although, he does strike me as the bad boy vigilante type - it must be the mask. ((How, Dorothy? Just how do you come to these conclusions???))

Mereoleona: For a tree mage, he's not half bad. Although, I question his sanity given his lack of rational fear. (Of her)

---

Fuegoleon Vermillion || Crimson Lion Kings

Yami: Total buzz kill, but I'm sure once I get under his skin it'll be real satisfying... Also, at least he doesn't have a stick up his ass, unlike Braid Face.

William: *Seems to him like a respectful person who's got his ... stuff... together, unlike William who only appears to have his ... stuff... together, so he can't help but admire the older man. Also, he seems open-minded so it's tempting, to be honest with him but at the same time he worries that things will go horribly wrong if he does so anyway...*

Nozel: Smartass. *The two try to one-up each other in their smarts since the day they've met, and when they weren't sparring physically they were sparring verbally. At the same time, Nozel does come to respect him fairly early on.*

Julius: Such talent, just like his parents! And such a sensible disposition, he'll make a great magic knight one day!

Rill: He's so awesome!!! He'll make for a great portrait! *frowns* But he's also so serious and stern looking *gets an idea* Well, then I guess we'll just have to turn that frown upside down! *idea fails for the longest time*

Kaiser: A respectable, honest and passionate young man. I'm sure he'll be very pleasant to work with.

Jack the Ripper: Dammit, the guy's so serious it almost kills the fun of slicing people up... almost.

Charlotte: *Acts all cold and aloof but actually respects him quite a bit, especially because he gets his work done and he's respectful towards womenkind.*

Dorothy: *Somehow thinks of him as this massive flirt/casanova spanish-guitar-playing boyfriend type that breaks girls' hearts... and that's when she first opens his eyes to him*

Mereoleona: *Not gonna lie, I imagine her as being initially very jealous of her newborn baby brother for receiving all the adults' attention but then overcoming this jealousy in favour of being very enthusiastically invested in fighting him and yeeting him at every possible opportunity*

---

Nozel Silva || Silver Eagles

Yami: Geez, what's stuck up his ass? Just because he's so cool doesn't mean he needs to look down at as peasants for being so, well... not-as-cool...

William: *Though he's maybe a little unnerved/shy at first, he quickly grows to respect him and find him intelligent, if perhaps a little... cranky? He also initially envies the rivalry Fuegoleon and Nozel have going on. This is prior to meeting Yami*

Fuegoleon: He could be more open-minded... *The two regularly butt-heads but also respect each other early on....*

Julius: Mercury magic is so - I mean, he seems like a sensible and bright young man. Clearly, he's reserved and not very good at expressing himself, but he's definitely got potential! Some day he might even surpass his mother.

Rill: So cool... but so angry.

Kaiser: He's a sensible young man with a strong work ethic and plenty of determination, but a lot of sharp edges, and it seems to me like he's putting up a cold front.

Jack the Ripper: Ke ke... someone needs to take that stick out of his ass... but otherwise he looks like he'd be fun to slice up!

Charlotte: Men. *Is a bit put off by his coldness, though she respects his work ethic, but actually can relate to said coldness a little and eventually comes to wonder if maybe he's on a similar boat to her in some ways...*

Dorothy: I'm sure he's the sweetest most overprotective older brother! He's very handsome too. ((Dorothy, put down the sake girl, you've got work tomorrow))

Mereoleona: Stuck up, pompous brat. But he's also Acier's child and he clearly has potential. *Clearly wants to spar with him. Her opinion of him improves, but, still...*

---

Kaiser Granvorka || Purple Orcas

Yami: He sure looks like a moustache twirling villain and smells kinda' fishy, but something about him also screams human teddy bear and now I'm questioning everything... dude's weird, what can I say?

William: *Finds him to be a friendly, decent guy. He doesn't necessarily trust him - because he doesn't necessarily trust anyone - but he also has hope that he'll be good to work alongside*

Fuegoleon: A perfectly respectable man.

Nozel: Not an idiot. (Basically thinks the same as Fuegoleon but in his own language)

Julius: He seems pleasant, hardworking and agreeable and when it comes to his magic-

Rill: I wonder if he'll find my jokes more funny than Gueldre did?

Jack the Ripper: As long as he's a fun enough opponent to slice up, that's all that matters, ke ke!

Dorothy: A teddybear!

Charlotte: Another man. (But this one seems respectable, unlike Poizot.)

Mereoleona: He seems pleasant but I wonder if he'll stand any chance against a strong mana region...

---

Jack the Ripper || Green Praying Mantises

Yami: Slashy scar-face sure looks shady as heck. But hey, maybe he'll be fun... or maybe he'll just be a provocative, creepy, lanky bastard. *Provokes the heck out of Jack the Ripper since day 1, and sees him as a fun rival pretty much from the get go, although they do butt heads A LOT*

William: *He's certain the guy is powerful and that if he's working alongside them he's probably a capable magic knight, and Yami seems to like his company, but at the same time... he isn't and never will be that close to Jack. As much as he respects him.*

Fuegoleon: *Finds his passion and enthusiasm both admirable and... concerning. Especially since his passion and enthusiasm appear to be directed towards "slicing people up" and this guy tends to take things seriously.*

Nozel: Annoying commoner. *Acts irritable and sometimes is irritated but he can't deny that Jack does his job fast and efficiently and has a lot of potential in terms of his magic for a commoner.*

Julius: Cutting magic-! Ahem, Jack seems like a very capable knight. Although, I worry about his... inclinations towards violence.

Rill: Scary captain scary captain scary captain! But also so cool! *Honestly when he meets Jack the first time around the guy looks like he just stepped out of a slasher film and it doesn't help that he was on a mission, so there's blood n' stuff on him*

Kaiser: Although quite rambunctious looking at first, he does appear to do his work and I am sure he'll become quite a respectable captain if he works on his social skills a little.

Dorothy: Ooh, he looks like a pirate! But I'm sure under all that he's the nicest, softest guy...

Charlotte: How many men are there in this world? *Is kind of creeped out by this one, but won't admit it, although she does have to give it to him, he gets the job done... even if the results are questionable...*

Mereoleona: I'll crush him like a bug- but maybe I'll at least have some fun doing so.

---

Rill Boismortier || Azure/Aqua Deer

Yami: Funny kid, total menace, I wonder if he could paint a picture of me and my baby over here - *talking about his katana* - but if he tries to joke about me one more time, I swear... Also, does this kid's hyperactivity come with an off switch?

William: *Thinks of him as likeable on account of him being cheerful, friendly, and optimistic, if a lot more energetic than he is, believes he has a lot of potential and is glad to work alongside him. Isn't sure how much of his energy he'd be able to handle on a day-to-day basis though and is kind of relieved they're not in the same squad.*

Fuegoleon: He's a good cub - I mean, kid; my sister is rubbing off on me too much these days - with a lot of potential. He clearly has a lot of passion and energy, but perhaps he could take some things a little more seriously.

Nozel: Honestly, he's an artistic disaster. (Although he does paint well...) That said, he has talent, we can use that amongst the magic knights.

Julius: Such energy and ambition and magi- I'm sure he'd be a great magic knight. I wonder what his magic can do- (Marx: And I wonder when you're going to do your paperwork...)

Kaiser: He's a good kid. Though I wonder why he's not a full-time painter instead, it seems like it would fit him better than the job of a magic knight...

Jack the Ripper: Not too shabby for an artsy shrimp, but can I slice him up? (William: *concerned* I feel like the question here should really be "should I slice him up"... and the answer should be "no")

Charlotte: Another man in our squad. *Sounds annoyed, but actually, thinks he's kind of endearing... right until he compliments her, she thinks he's being lewd and ends up attacking her with her briars.*

Dorothy: Awe, he's precious! Can we keep him?

Mereoleona: Who brought the cub along? Then again, for a cub, he's got a lot of mana, no doubt about it.

---

Dorothy Unsworth || Coral Peacocks

Yami: *pokes her while she's sleeping* Hey, anybody home? Sleeping beauty, you planning on waking up at some point...? I mean, I get that you've got dream magic and all, but...

William: *sees her as a perfectly amiable person and feels comfortable around her on account of her being relaxed and friendly. Sometimes too relaxed though...*

Fuegoleon: *Is actually a little disappointed at first because he'd heard she was a passionate person and on his first time meeting her she's asleep, so... but then the next time she's wide awake and full of energy and it's kind of infectious. So his second impression is definitely better than his first one.*

Nozel: *Stunned, unsure what to say, speechless... mostly because at this point she's awake and full of energy than Nozel could muster in a life time.* A handful. (But interesting.) Crazy. (But pretty - wait, what?)

Rill: *Wonders whether she'll ever wake up, and also if he can get away with doodling on her face while she's sleeping. Otherwise he has no opinions of her other than that she could be fun to be around, possibly. (And maybe paint.)*

Julius: Such interesting magi- I mean, she seems like she has potential to be a good magic knight... maybe a little on the sleepy side though.

Jack the Ripper: Does she always sleep, or will I get to slice her up at some point while she's conscious?

Kaiser: I'm sure she has a friendly disposition, but it's hard to tell while she's asleep... I've heard good things about her from my wife though!

Charlotte: I-I do not have a-any feelings whatsoever for that-that foreigner, Lady Unsworth! *in denial. Otherwise is glad to have another woman amongst the Magic Knight Captains, but claims her to be delusional even though deep down she knows Dorothy is spot on when she says that Charlotte has a crush on Yami*

Mereoleona: If the Silva family have so much faith in her, then she is bound to be a strong opponent in a death match! Although... I question the woman's mental stability. *This was after Mereoleona and William argued at one point, and Dorothy was like "awe, they look just like an old married couple!"*

---

Charlotte Roselei || Captain of the Blue Rose Knights

Yami: Prickly could definitely stand to relax a little and learn how to take a joke maybe... but hey, she's attractive, not gonna lie, and she seems to hold her own in a fight. *You can tell he teased her mercilessly since day 1*

William: *Is happy to see another plant mage, but her cold and aloof attitude reminds him of his stepmother and dislikes the circumstances surrounding their first meeting. He does grow to respect her though.*

Fuegoleon: She seems to have a good head on her shoulders and a passion for her job... I'm sure she'll warm up to people eventually, there's no shame in being a little reserved as long as it doesn't get in the way of work.

Nozel: Well, she does seem to do her job well, unlike some people... *looks to Yami*

Rill: Ooh, those roses of hers are so pretty - I've never seen blue roses before - I hope she'll let me paint them some day! (Yami, whispering to William: personally, I'd prefer to paint another kind of flower of hers, just not with paint... if you know what I mean, Vangeance. > > William, obliviously: Lady Charlotte can only create roses with her magic though... Nozel: Sukehiro, get your head out of the gutter, you're setting a terrible example for the younger knights.)

Mereoleona: She has potential, but she doesn't seem to be entirely honest with herself or others and clearly, she's very awkward. But, she's entertaining. *She says this, having seen her reactions to being around Yami.*

Dorothy: Awe, Charlotte's super cute! And she clearly is deeply in love with Yami, isn't that so romantic? *This is happening while Charlotte is practically glaring at the Dark Mage*

Kaiser: Her independence reminds me of my wife... *nostalgia incoming* although... my wife is definitely less socially awkward.

---

Gueldre Poizot || Former Captain of the Purple Orcas

Yami: Shady ham.

Fuegoleon: He seems smart-

Nozel: Well, the word on the street is that he uses all that "smart" to do shady businesses on the side.

Rill: *Just wants to include everyone in his paintings, Gueldre also. He does actually get a chance with Gueldre though, technically. XD*

Jack: *Wonders how fun he'd be to slice up*

William: *Neutral opinion*

Charlotte: He's a man, so of course he's shady. (Also he's not Yamiiiii!!!)

Dorothy Unsworth: I'm sure he's the nicest- ooor maybe not.

Kaiser: I'm sure he has his strengths.

Julius Novachrono: Invisibility magic! *Eyes light up*

Mereoleona: What kind of person their captain is says a lot about his squad. I'm not surprised the Purple Orcas are one of the weaker squads in Clover.

---

Julius Novachrono || Former Captain of the Grey Deer

Yami: Pretty sure this magic geek will be the death of me. Either that, or I'll be the death of him.

William: *Is surprised and touched by the fact that someone a) isn't repelled by his face, b) wants to be around him, c) thinks he has potential and d) gave him a gift, no matter how tacky. Part of him kind of wishes he could just go with Julius now rather than stay with his stepmother who clearly resents him, but he doesn't want to cause trouble. Is very tempted to be honest with him, but fears rejection or judgement nonetheless even if it seems irrational*

Nozel: He seems flaky and obsessive and irresponsible... but he's probably a decent person. And obviously he's powerful to have earned the position of the captain of a squad.

Fuegoleon: He seems like a passionate person, and a good person to work with.

Rill: *Thinks he's really cool, especially since he has time magic and he even looks like an emperor/king. Can't contain his excitement. Also wants to paint him, big surprise. Not.*

Jack: Ke ke ke... finally, a strong opponent! I can't wait to slash him up some day! (Yami: And what am I to you, scar face, air?)

Kaiser: He seems like a respectable man.

Charlotte: He seems decent... for a man.

Dorothy, after finally being a wake to see/talk to him: He seems great! A little shady, but nice!

Mereoleona: Finally, a worthy opponent! *wants to have a deathmatch with him but Julius sneaks out for some reason.*

---

Mereoleona Vermillion || Temporary Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings:

Yami: What do you call it when a woman is both scary and hot at the same time?

William: Scute? (Yami: That's scary and cute, you weirdo! William: She's cute in her own way... Yami: That's it, I'm taking you to a shrink, Shiny Mask) Anyway, she's an admirable woman but she could stand to be a little friendlier to children.

Rill: She's so scary I want to paint her! (Yami: You always want to paint them...)

Nozel: She's a walking disaster... but if mother thinks she has potential...

Fuegoleon: *was a baby when he saw her first being that he is her younger brother, so like, no words... but she seemed like an admirable person*

Jack the Ripper: Terrifying. My kind of rival. (Yami: Dude.)

Dorothy: She's really cool! Or, well, hot, since she's a fire mage- I mean... She looks like the type to be good with children!

Charlotte: Finally, another strong woman amongst our ranks. (She'd better keep her hands off of Yami, though!) *definitely perceives Mereoleona as her rival in love even if Mereoleona has no actual interest in Yami beyond fighting him.)

[bowandcurtsey]

I live for the yua and yuki Yami x reader universe so muuuuuuch😩 could u pls write a Yami x fem!reader where she’s also a foreigner from another country and has light magic. They meet when they’re younger, both of them were recruited by Julius and they became close and eventually started dating!! Then they both get their own magic knight squads and they get married and they have their babiessss!! Idk I think this kinda like backstory and I’d love for u to write it bc I just think u write Yami so well!!! Thank uuuu!!💕

Hi bby!

I'm not sure if I understood the request correct.. but you wanted a back story of Yami x f! reader ? If I had to write the entire story it would turn into a Novel haha!

So I'll be doing a little back story of how they met I guess!

Yami Sukehiro x F! Foreigner! Reader

"Dark Magic, Dark cloaked Avidya slash!"

An intruder from behind you was taken down.

"You're welcome," the same voice sounded behind you. It was a tall and well built young man.

"I didn't say I needed help?" you raised a brow at him.

"Ouch." he pretended to touch his chest in pain, "fiesty lady."

What was his problem?

"Who are you?" you tilted your head at him, trying to hide your annoyance.

"Yami," he extended his hand to you, "Yami Sukehiro."

The irritation in you subsided upon hearing a foreign name. You shook his hand, "you're not from here?"

"Nope, I from Hino," He shrugged, having hearing this sentence a lot. That all people cared about. He thought, then the prejudice kicks in.

"oh wow!" an expected reply made his eyes widen, "I'm from Soul! You heard of it?"

His lips parted in shock for a moment until he found his words again, "you're not from Clover?"

"Nope." you smiled, “I came here when I was 10”

As you both locked eyes, there was instantly a spark between the both of you. The mission you were on suddenly became dull and boring.

“So why did you come here?” He walked alongside you now, and the mission that you were in the midst of suddenly seemed to become secondary as you told the story of how you parents were poor and they had to come to Clover Kingdom to work to their deaths, making you a beggar on the streets that had to fight for a survival and how Julius found you and eventually recruited you.

“Tough childhood eh?” He let out a low chuckle, “is that what made you a feisty?”

You rolled your eyes and smiled at him. Usually people would throw you the pity card after they heard your story. You got sick and tired of it actually, they didn’t really care about you. In their eyes you were just a foreign woman. They were only interested in your rare light magic.

“So what’s your story?” You couldn’t help but get curious, “what made you this sarcastic young lad?” You joked.

He roared with laughter, “I thought you had a mission to do miss feisty?”

“Well, I thought you wanted to help?” You gave him an innocent face, “I’ll let you help and in return I’ll lend you an ear to listen to your story.”

Yami shrugged with a smile. He didn’t mind spending time with people that made him comfortable.

You both took your time and completed the mission together with perfect chemistry. It was as though you both were soul mates that found each other.

Neither of you knew that Julius had planned for you both to meet and do this mission together, seeing that you both were similar yet different. The grey deer captain thought that you both would definitely hit off, and he was right.

-end-

Note: dear Anony, I hope this was what you were looking for when you requested !

Thank you for loving Yua and Yuki 🥰

[silvyavan]

thoughts on the julius is the 4th zogratis theory ( youtuber called broku made a vid on it )

OK, I ended up letting this sit in the inbox for a while but here's my 2 cents

It's pure bullshit for two main reasons:

1) Julius is not the 4th sibling because it doesn't make sense via his character arc/written character

And

2) We already know/can guess who the 4th Zogratis Sibling is

We know for a fact that the Zogratis sibs all have magic that is connected to the human body. Julius' time magic fits nowhere in that. It's likely that the 4th sibling has some form of mind/soul magic to complete that.

With Julius, we have canon evidence of him getting a clover grimoire and him living in Clover, which contradicts how he could be in 2 places at the same time. Not just that, but the thing about us not knowing a lot about the Novachrono house? Same goes with the Roselei, Legolant and Gravorka houses but nobody's pointing fingers there for some reason.

(Ie he was likely around 27 when the Spade Coup happened, and, if we think about it, he would have likely been even younger when we first see the Zogratis 4th sib).

It also wouldn't make sense if Julius had managed to become a Grey Deer and the magic King when he wasn't in a register. We saw how they treated Nero with it, and as you can tell it would have been a lot worse back in the past. Pretty sure Clover has some unwritten "must be clover Nobility to apply for Wizard King position", since there haven't been any talks of a commoner/peasant Wizard king until Asta and Yuno crashed teh political party.

The mark on his forehead? The swallowtail magic tool is literally that.

Him having time magic which means he's devil contracted? literally doesnt need to be a zogratis for julius to be possessed by a devil, if he even was possessed and somehow managed to hide it for over 30 years (especially with Damnatio poking his nose everywhere)

All that, and the main thing that disproves this?

We already know who the 4th Zogratis sibling is.

It's Vergil Zogratis.

Dante's name is inspired by the Divine Comedy, where Dante Aligheri travels through hell.

Here's the thing, he doesn't travel alone. The one that takes him on the trip to Inferno, is Vergilius.

Vergil, who he looks up to and has encyclopedic knowledge of hell, who literally walks Dante through hell and explains everything to him. We LITERALLY see that his first pieces of dialogue is about Zenon being prime devil host material.

It's already kind of obvious that Vergil is dead (number 4 meaning death, he was already dying when Zenon was baby,) by the time of the coup. But the fact still stands that Vergil was undeniably the one to pull the Zogratis family into demonology.

Vergil likely was pushy for Zenon, prime subject, to become devil host and may have orchestrated Allen's death. All of the siblings obviously look up to Vergil. Zenon for being kindest to him, Vanica because he likely brought lots of strong people and power her way via devil contract and Dante by instilling his philosophy to him and letting him carry on his message.

Virgillius was a poet who wrote the Aenaeid and one who Dante Alighieri VERY much adored. Wouldn't be off for Dante to to look up to Vergil Zogratis if he was basically raised by him.

Another thing, we can guess that Vergil would be contracted to Astaroth, the time devil. Astaroth's main powers include knowledge of all that is time (Past, Present, Future) and has a foul breath that you needed an amulet for to repell.

Would it be a stretch that Vergil made a contract with Astaroth for Knowledge but the more he was told, the sicker he would get? I'm betting my left ass cheek on it.

[bugsyfics]

bugsy’s

✧ masterlist ✧

BLACK BUTLER

Come For Me, Darling (Sebastian Michaelis x Reader) Part 1 - You devise a plan to get what you want from Sebastian, but it doesn’t seem to work in your favor. 18+

Come For Me, Darling (Sebastian Michaelis x Reader) Part 2 18+

The Flower Who Bloomed (Undertaker x Reader) Part 1 - You’re introduced to Undertaker—in the oddest way of course. Undertaker hints at some deviltry going on with a servant in black, and he teaches you a little life lesson of sorts. 18+

The Flower Who Bloomed (Undertaker x Reader) Part 2 - Undertaker requests for another visit with Y/N despite the conflict he is causing. 18+

Paper Cut (Sebastian Michaelis x Reader)

Immune to Sebastian’s Charms (Seb x Reader)

Prompt 3 List 2 (Sebastian Michaelis x Reader)

Prompts for Undy, Seb, and Ciel

headcanons

Cuddling with Sebastian

Undertaker’s kinks 18+

Sebastian reacting to cosplayers on TikTok

Claude and Sebastian getting sick

Sebastian and Claude’s reaction to their friend being insulted

Sebastian cockwarming hcs 18+

Thigh riding on the earl 18+

Sebastian as a sub 18+

Undertaker with a virgin s/o 18+

Claude and Seb’s reaction to their children falling in love

How Undertaker would dirty talk 18+

Ciel and Seb’s reaction to you getting into your dream college

Who in BB would genuinely fall in love

Undertaker with a s/o who picks at their skin

Undertaker with a cheating s/o 18+

Sebastian sleepy morning sex hcs 18+

Undertaker catching his s/o masturbating 18+

Sebastian dirty talk hcs 18+

Sebastian with a gore obsessed gn!s/o

Undertaker showering with his s/o 18+

Undertaker’s reaction to Othello crushing on his s/o

How Undertaker shows he’s in the mood

S/o bothers Sebastian while he’s working

Undertaker’s love language

MARVEL

Sweet Treat (Tony Stark x Black!Reader) - Tony brings a surprise for you, but there’s a catch—he wants something in return. 18+

Your Love Holds Me Together (Tony Stark x Reader) - Tony pries when your mind seems to be occupied by something else.

Prompt 6 List 2 (Tony Stark x Reader)

Crushing on Each Other (Tony Stark x Agent! Reader)

headcanons

Sugar daddy Tony Stark

THE WALKING DEAD

Who Does It Belong To? (Negan x OC) - Harlow can’t stand the unbearable Georgia heat and Negan isn’t very helpful when asked to do something about it. 18+

Little Lamb (Negan x Reader) - You see how dangerous Negan can really be, but your lust for him makes it difficult to pass up on an eventful opportunity. 18+

Just a Tease (Negan x Reader) - It’s the Fourth of July and you’re confronted by an old family friend. 18+

In Too Deep (Dark!Negan x Reader) - Negan’s punishment ends up being much darker than you hoped for expected. 18+

Compulsion (Dark!Negan x Reader) 18+

BLACK CLOVER

Trust Me, I Know (Zora Ideale x Reader) - Y/N mourns the death of her dog and Zora tries to comfort her.

Afraid of the Dark (Yami Sukehiro x Reader) - After attempting to cope with your fear, Yami brings you to a simple realization.

Could’ve Just Asked (Yami Sukehiro x Reader) - After touching one of Captain Yami’s most prized possessions, Y/N finds herself on thin ice. 18+

Two Can Be Better Than One (Fuegoleon Vermillion x Reader x Nozel Silva) 18+

The Wrong Outfit (Julius Novachrono x Reader) - Y/N can’t help but feel hot and bothered from her previous encounter with the Wizard King. 18+

Would You Like for Me to Continue? (Nozel Silva x Reader) - You learn the repercussions of back talking your captain. 18+

headcanons

Grey Deer Julius

Reaction to their s/o getting a tattoo/piercing

MISCELLANEOUS

Kinktober Masterlist ‘21

Updated: 1/4/22

— bugs

[theautisticfroglord]

I've all but just forgotten

pairing - Yami Sukehiro x William Vangeance

fic type - hurt-comfort (?)

warnings - death mention, violence, blood

notes - @kray-dragon hey bestie!!!! I wrote about the men kissing again (also this is just a different timeline where Williams face was revealed to yami way before I guess)

synopsis - Yami has called William by his last name ever since they met. One fateful mission, that changed forever.

Yami and William are in the same magic knight squad, the Grey Deer. When Yami met him, he didn't even know that he was a part of the same squad as he is. They end up becoming acquaintances; a year later, despite what William says every now and then, Yami calls him by his last name. 

“Hey, Vangeance,”  Yami calls out to him. William looks over at him with a slightly concerned smile. 

“Why don't you ever call me William? I don't have a problem with it, but…” he chuckles. Yami shrugs in response. 

“I just like calling you Vangeance more, I don't know why,” Yami chuckles. They then are both called to their Captain, Julius Novachrono’s office. They wonder if it's a mission, or something else. They walk to his office together. Once the two of them find his office, they both walk in at the same time. 

“Is something wrong, Captain?” William asks, wondering what Julius called them in for. 

“I have a mission for the two of you, I've called you in because you're both strong enough to deal with this situation,” Julius starts, his tone more serious than usual. 

“What's the issue?” Yami asks, surprised that there's a situation that serious all of a sudden. 

“A group of bandits, but they're stronger than the usual ones. They have many stolen magic items that make them much more of a threat,” Julius explains, hoping they'll accept the mission. 

“We’ll take care of it, sir, let's go, Yami,” William salutes to the captain before leaving. Yami follows after him, wondering if they're really that bad. They make their way to the location Julius had given them, on full alert. Suddenly, the bandit group that was mentioned surrounds them both. 

“Geez, I didn't know there'd be this many,” Yami grumbles, pulling out his sword. 

“We can take them down, together,” William hopes, taking his grimoire out and beginning to summon branches around him. Yami nods in response before charging in. As they begin taking out the first few on the battlefield together. 

Yami continues to knock out rows of people with his sword. Then, he looks back to William to see how he's holding up. As soon as he does, he looks back at him too.

Suddenly, William feels an object hit him, and his vision blurs as he feels blood spill out of his mouth. He falls to the ground as Yami stares in disbelief at what just happened before him. He feels paralyzed, beginning to let his emotions take over. 

“WILLIAM!” Yami calls out in frustration and shock. In a blind rage, he takes down the rest of the group. Yami doesn't feel himself tearing up over his sheer emotion. He never cries, but he almost did, seeing William harmed in such a way. As the smoke clears, Yami runs up to William, praying he's not gone. 

He never wonders for a moment why he feels this strongly; he's just an acquaintance, but the feeling of grief came naturally to him as soon as he saw him fall. He kneels next to him in a panic, picking him up. 

“William, please say something!” Yami shakes his shoulders as he looks at his injury. It's not fatal, but he lost some blood. William then opens his lavender eyes as he notices the feeling of him being touched. He shudders in pain as he leans up to Yami’s shoulder subconsciously. 

“I'll be alright… I might need healing, though…” William mumbles, closing his eyes again and falling asleep in his arms. Yami doesn't notice his face warming up as he stands up, holding William. He hops on his broom and flies away. 

Then, he decides to take off William's mask to see if he's injured under there, revealing his scars. Yami didn't expect him to look like this under the mask, though he isn't complaining. He'll ask him about it later.

Yami finally notices himself blushing at how William looks when he's asleep in his arms. His breathing is comforting to him because he knows he's alright. 

He holds him closer, almost wanting to kiss him. Yami isn't confused about his sudden and intense love for him, because it doesn't ever feel wrong. 

William then tears up at the pain at where he was injured in his stomach. Yami wipes the tears off his thick eyelashes; William doesn't even notice that he took off his mask yet as he's still asleep. He feels Yami still holding him and leans up to his chest tiredly. 

“It's going to be okay, William,” Yami quietly reassures him as he's almost at the infirmary.  When they get to the place, he demands he’s with him while he’s getting healed. About a half hour after William’s fully healed, he wakes up to see Yami sitting at his bedside. 

“Oh, you’re awake,” he sighs in relief. William smiles in response.

“I… I heard what you said earlier… you called me William,” he chuckles weakly. Yami slightly blushes at the remark, placing a hand on top of William’s, noticing how his hand fits perfectly in his. He blushes, as well. Then, William moves his other hand up to touch his own face, and his heart drops when he realizes his mask is off, and Yami can see his face.

“I- wh- where’s my-” he stammers, embarrassed and scared. William sits up and looks around him, looking around frantically. Then, Yami holds his hand tighter, making William look over at him in surprise. 

“Listen, I don’t care how you look without your mask. I just want to ask, though, where’d you get those scars?” Yami asks, a serious expression on his face. William sighs in relief at how he feels about his scars, before explaining how he has them. 

“I’ve had this scar my whole life. I was isolated because of it, and when I met Julius, he gave me this mask,” William explains, picking up his mask that he found to be on the table next to the infirmary bed. 

He avoids looking at him, still a little embarrassed about how Yami can see his scars; he never planned on taking his mask off in front of him. Yami could tell that William still felt nervous, so he wanted to make sure he knew how he felt about his appearance. 

He pulls him in gently and kisses him on the cheek. William takes a moment to process what just happened, and then blushes a deep shade of red. 

“Yami, wh-” he starts, unable to get another word out before Yami kisses him again, this time on the forehead. 

“I just want you to know how I really feel,” he chuckles. Then, suddenly, he hears footsteps near the door, so Yami pulls away from him. 

“Hey, you both can leave now, he’s fully healed,” one of the doctors tell them. Yami nods before helping William out of the infirmary bed. 

“Thanks again, doc,” Yami sighs as he walks out, holding William’s hand. They make their way back to the base to report back to Julius. 

“I’m sorry you were injured, William,” Julius sighs, feeling slightly remorseful that they both had to deal with that. 

“It’s not your fault, Julius, you weren’t the one who hurt him,” Yami chuckles, lightly nudging William. 

“Thank you both, you can rest now,” their captain nods to them. They both walk out together, once again. 

A few days later, William is sitting in one of the rooms alone when suddenly, Yami approaches him, kneeling down.

“Hey, William, how’s it going?” he asks, a smirk on his face. 

“Calling me by my first name all of a sudden?” William teases lightly. Yami then suddenly places his hands on his mask, lifting it up. He’s startled by him suddenly revealing his face again. 

“W-What are you-” William starts, before getting interrupted by Yami kissing him again, this time on the lips. 

“I was going to show you how I really felt, don’t think I forgot,” Yami teases back, pulling William in so he’s comfortably in his arms. He sighs into the kiss, feeling Yami’s stubble lightly scratching him, though he isn’t complaining. While they’re kissing, William thinks about how Yami actually loves him. He wonders if he was just trying to hide it by not getting too close to him. Nonetheless, William is enjoying this. 

He wraps his arms around Yami, leaning into the kiss more. A few moments later, Yami pulls away, and chuckles at the sight of William’s face, and how flushed he is. Yami didn’t think he would be in love with his acquaintance, but he’s happy where he is now.

[aubins]

Between each scant moment of peace, therein lies a thread that threatens to unravel it. Upon this field, Eir believes that it has been laid out for all to see; the gleam of a sharpened blade, the melodic twang of a bowstring— all one needed was simply to pull. For Death, it seemed almost comparable to a soul. Tranquility was as fragile as such, and never long-lasting for many. As the Helian gazes out towards the field, a futile hope buds deep within her chest, weak despite herself. It is the quiet wish that the next enemy she finds need not be a friend.

But as it has been for many of her lives past, her desires are never realised— not by fate, and neither by her mind. It passes by nearly like a wisp, a lavender crown washed bright beneath the sunlight. Sapphire gaze catches upon the figure that moves through the field, as efficiently as they were even within the abyss. Houseleader Yuri. There were no claims Eir could make of friendship, though her respect lies with them all the same. She is aware they did not fight as Ashen Wolves— but neither did they fight beneath one banner, either. Death’s stride is silent as she follows.

A breath is taken as they both slow into a clearing, one unaware of the other. The Helian watches, still, obscured by their surroundings. Should she say something? A warning? Those were not the duties of Death. There was merely deliverance. Without a sound, Eir nocks her arrow, and draws the bowstring. A few seconds pass, her aim steadied. The arrow flies, decisively, through the air.

ATTACK ROLL: 16! Critical damage. ( -4HP ).

For a house named after an animal so fiercely loyal, the Ashen Wolves have all but scattered from the pack. Andrei and Julius to the Eagles, he to the Lions, and Hapi and Eir to the Deer — they fight this battle under banners red, blue, and gold. They are the wolves in sheep's clothing, hidden amongst their peers. If any have questioned so far where it was these students never before seen in class have come from, they are not concerns that have been voiced.

For their part, Yuri throws themself into the Battle of the Eagle and Lion with a vigor that does not quite match that of their allies. This is not the first time they have marched under a blue banner upon this field, and this mock battle does not have the same stakes that it carried two — three? — years ago. These are not their classmates, this is not their house, and it has been a very long time indeed since they have called Faerghus home.

So, they watch from the sidelines, blood from their previous battle wiped clean from their blade with the edge of their shirt. They wait, and underneath the din of battlefield, quiet enough that their ears miss it, there is the twang of a bowstring, the whistle of an arrow through air.

[ -4 DMG. YURI: 2/6 HP ]

The mockingbird's nature is to fly; he does not enjoy being grounded, and certainly not by a familiar face. A hand rubs at the shaft of the arrow, gaze pensive as they stare down at it, then turn to meet their assailant. “Beautiful shot, Eir,” they offer, hand already upon the hilt of their sword. “Maybe this is my sign from the goddess to pick up my archery lessons again.”

Yuri closes the distance between them with a glint of steel and a flicker of grin. “Well? Let's dance, then.”

[ ROLL: 20, CRIT! -2.5 DMG. ]

[lyranova]

Then 👕 for Julius. Thanks for letting me know that the emoji is busy, Lyra🥰

100 Follower Event!

Hi anon! Sorry this took so long I apologize, you’re very welcome I hope you enjoy this fic, its kinda serious (it wasn’t supposed to be!) but it’s also my attempt at being funny and kinda flirty 😅. Anyway I hope you enjoy!

Taglist: @simpingforthisonedeer

Word Count: 1,129

Warnings: None

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Y/N laughed as her boyfriend, Julius Novachrono, the Wizard King, told his story. It was one he had told her many times before but it never got less funny, it was when he was Captain of the Grey deer. She loved listening to those memories, they always seemed to make him so happy. She wondered if he ever missed just being a Captain, but when she truly thought about it; he probably prefered where he was now, since he could do more good being Wizard King than he could as just a plain old Captain. Y/N took a sip of her wine.

“ Y’know, if Zara were still here I think he would be all embarrassed over that story.” She said after placing her glass down onto the table, Julius laughed a bit and nodded.

“ He probably would, but I think he’d also kinda find it amusing himself.” He laughed, but Y/N noticed a glimpse of sadness in his eyes at the mention of his old friend.

“ He’d be proud of you.” Y/N said suddenly, causing Julius’s eyes to widen and his brows to raise.

“ I hope so, maybe we should go visit him one day.” Julius said before picking up his own wine glass and putting it to his lips and taking a sip.

“ How about tomorrow?” Y/N suggested, surprising Julius and causing him to spew his wine from shock. He coughed a bit as she patted his back, he looked down at his shirt and noticed wine had spilt on it. With a small sigh he stood up and walked over to his dresser, taking off his white dress shirt and placing it onto the back of a chair. He opened his wardrobe and began to search for another one.

Julius couldn’t remember the last time he had visited Zara’s grave. Maybe shortly after he died? He frowned in thought, but quickly shook his head. That wasn’t important right now, what was important was why he didn’t want to see Zara. He felt guilty about his death. Guilty he hadn’t become Captain sooner so he could have brought him into the Grey Deer. Guilty he hadn’t been a better friend to him. He suddenly stood up straight when he felt a pair of eyes on him, he turned and noticed Y/N was staring at him, a blush on her face as she looked at his bare chest.

“ Like what you see?” He teased as he turned around to give her a better view, Y/N blushed even more and looked away. It wasn’t the first time she had seen him without his shirt, she had seen it plenty when they had gone to the beach together, but she still blushed every time and Julius still liked to tease her about it.

“ M-Maybe, but please put a shirt on while we eat.” Y/N stammered a bit, Julius laughed before slipping on a black dress shirt.

“ Aw you’re no fun. But since you asked nicely, I’ll do whatever you want.” He said as he placed a kiss on her cheek before sitting down. They sat in silence for a moment.

“ What were you thinking about? You were holding that shirt for quite a while.” Y/N asked after a few moments, he quickly shook his head, but stopped as he saw the concern in her eyes. He sighed and rubbed the back of his head, he might as well tell her.

“ I was thinking about Zara, and about how guilty I feel for not being there for him more than I was. If i had been Captain at the time, if I had been a closer friend, maybe I could have prevented his death.” Julius admitted softly, he hadn’t admitted his feelings to anyone, not even her. He didn’t want to burden anyone with them, he felt her suddenly grab his hand and hold it.

“ It’s not your fault, there wasn’t anything you could have done. I’m sure Zara doesn’t blame you for it, if anyone is to blame it was the Captain of the Purple Orcas at the time as well as the members who betrayed him. Please don’t blame yourself for the actions of others.” She said as she placed a hand against his cheek, he leaned his head into her palm and smiled softly. Even though she was right, Julius would always carry the blame no matter how hard he tried to get rid of it.

“ I know, and you’re probably right, but I still should have done more. I still need to do more, so that way nothing like that ever happens again.” He said before placing a kiss on the palm of her hand.

“ Maybe going to see him will help ease the guilt a bit? It may not totally get rid of it, but maybe you can at least get some...closure.” Y/N suggested, Julius tilted his head in though before smiling and nodding in agreement.

Wanting to quickly change the subject and get rid of the heavy mood, Julius quickly stood and removed his shirt, again.

“ Wow it’s hot in here!” He said dramatically while fanning himself, he watched as Y/N’s face turned a bright red again and she started throwing napkins at him.

“ I-It’s not hot in here! Put your shirt back on Julius!” She shouted in embarrassment, causing Julius to laugh.

“ But I thought you liked it when I took my shirt off?” He teased as he dodged the napkins and pieces of cloth being thrown at him, he backed away slightly forcing Y/N to stand up in order to keep throwing stuff at him.

“ I-I do,” Y/N admitted as her face turned more red. “ B-But not right now!” She added before Julius suddenly moved forward and wrapped her up in his arms, causing her to squeal before she began to laugh; this had been his plan all along, to make her laugh.

“ Ah that’s the sound I was hoping for. You have such a beautiful laugh.” Julius said with a smile as he looked down at her, she stopped laughing for a moment and smiled back.

“ That's why you took your shirt off? To make me laugh?” She asked with a raised brow, to which he nodded in confirmation.

“ I did. As you can tell it worked.” He told her before placing a small, chaste kiss on her lips. “ Thank you, for trying to help me.” He added softly as he rested his forehead against hers. Y/N nodded.

“ Anytime. I’m always here for you, whenever you need someone to talk too. But could you do me one favor?” She asked and Julius nodded. “ Please put on your freaking shirt!”

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Ah i’m sorry this isn’t very good 😅! But I hope you enjoyed it, I have one more fic for my 100 event before it ends officially. Thank you guys for reading and I hope you all have a good day~!

[loosesodamarble]

Black Clover Masterlist

This Night With You: After the war in Spade concludes, Nozel and Helia share a moment in the moonlight.

Is This a Date?: Irene asks a question when out with Letoile.

Happy Birthday Nozel: Nozel receives several gifts from Helia and falls for her a little more.

What Once Was: Five times Nacht loved Josele and one time he hated her.

Captain Faust AU: The backstory to my personal Morgen Faust lives au.

Happy Birthday Morgen and Nacht: Josele's gifts to Nacht and Morgen over the years.

What’s the Use?: Post Seabed Temple arc. The Nymvires are reunited. Yami comforts his newest squad member. Josele shares advice with Helia.

Ebony and Ivory Deers: Asta gets a peculiar introduction to the captain and vice captain of the Aqua Deer squad.

Josele Speaking About her Passion: Josele's locked heart opens a bit.

In the End: The battle in Spade Kingdom is over. There is loss. But also reunion.

The Death of Light: Morgen's death leaves Nacht and Josele with little more than grief and guilt.

Rescue: A Yami x pregnant reader fic.

A Dynamic Duo: Having tracked down one of the hiding places for the Eye of the Midnight Sun, Morgen goes to investigate and in hopes of challenging the leader.

Changing Curse: Josele sees a breakthrough in her curse.

The Black Bulls in Momotarou: A retelling of a classic folktale, courtesy of the Black Bulls.

Home on the Sea: The Black Bulls ship is a home for misfits that rides the ocean waves.

Black Bull Patry AU: An au where the remaining elves join the Black Bulls, mostly focusing on Patry.

Mercy of the Gods: A collab with @/thoughtfullyrainynightmare. When punishing Nacht for using Forbidden Magic, he believes that what the gods gave him wasn’t enough.

Shizuka and the Black Bulls: Shizuka ends up in Clover Kingdom and meets the Black Bulls.

Contrast: Gordon and Gauche's thoughts on their lives and the squad they joined.

Love Like Fairy Tales: Snapshots of Morgen and Josele's love.

Imperfect Ending: Happy endings are not always perfect. Still, love is a blessing that makes it worthwhile.

Happy Birthday Licht: Celebrating Licht's birthday with a love story.

The Portrait: The Silva family have a certain painting.

Refusal to Let Go: Whumptober prompt. Josele centric.

Aftermath: Whumptober prompt. Helia centric.

Curse: Whumptober prompt. Josele centric.

The Forbidden Deal: Devils are forbidden for a reason. To make a deal with one is surely a mistake.

Troublesome Devils: Devil Fausts AU. The relationship that Josele has with her devils, Nacht and Morgen, is... complicated to say the least.

A Moment of Passion: Morgen and Josele share a moment together, expressing their love in a way they had never done before.

Locked Heart, Trapped Mind: Josele's consequences for using Forbidden Magic.

The Most Painful Conversations: Morgen and Josele's proposal is followed by tough conversations with the in-laws.

Valentine's Day Thoughts: Just me sharing thoughts about what my oc ships would do on Valentine's Day.

Legacy of a Witch: The story of Josele's witch ancestor, Cordelia, and the tragic legacy of it.

The Music of Faustsele: Not a fic but something related to my oc Josele and the Faust twins.

When the Light Glares: Yami gets a lesson in how dangerous Morgen can be when his loved ones get hurt.

Let it be Set in Stone: Devil Fausts AU. Julius gets a formal introduction to Nacht and Morgen. Details regarding their contract with Josele begin to be ironed out.

Four Leaves to a Clover and a Fifth Makes a Devil: Devil Fausts AU. Josele seeks out some old friends regarding Nacht and Morgen.

A Shared Bitter Aroma: Three souls mourn a terrible tragedy.

For that Special Day: Solara helps Josele with her future marriage to Nacht.

Dark Traces: After Josele is freed of the devil Almatra, a remnant of that dark power surfaces from within her.

For that Special Day Part 2: Nacht gets help from Acylla to get his wedding gift ready.

Forgotten Eyes: A view of Nacht Faust from an overlooked point of view.

Grace and Luck: The story of Luck's mother.

Don't Tell Me "Goodbye": Words are something special to Josele. Recently, Morgen’s words have hurt her.

A Shadow Master and His Loyal Servant: Shadows House AU. This is a glimpse into the life of the noble Shadow Master, Nacht, and his faithful servant.

A Friendly Toast: Yami takes the twins out drinking to celebrate their birthday and they have a good time. The night doesn’t end on a high note though.

The Part of Nobility: Shadows House AU. Fuegoleon is a young noble who is still learning a few things.

The Voices That Guide Me Back: Josele had resigned herself to a dark and dreary world. She was close to giving up until she remembered the people who weren’t going to give up on her.

Coming Closer Together: f!reader x Nacht Faust. The progression of your relationship with Nacht is gradual and not very standard. But it still brings you two ever so close together.

An Anxious Wait: Greyche hurt/comfort. Grey wakes up and Gauche isn't there. So she waits all night for his return.

[dutch-and-flemish-painters]

Abraham Govaerts - Diana and Actaeon - ca. 1620

oil on panel, Height: 59 cm (23.2 in); Width: 92 cm (36.2 in)

Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

The myth of Diana and Actaeon can be found in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. The tale recounts the unfortunate fate of a young hunter named Actaeon, who was a grandson of Cadmus, and his encounter with chaste Artemis, known to the Romans as Diana, goddess of the hunt. The latter is nude and enjoying a bath in a spring with help from her escort of nymphs when the mortal man unwittingly stumbles upon the scene. The nymphs scream in surprise and attempt to cover Diana, who, in a fit of embarrassed fury, splashes water upon Actaeon. He is transformed into a deer with a dappled hide and long antlers, robbed of his ability to speak, and thereafter promptly flees in fear. It is not long, however, before his own hounds track him down and kill him, failing to recognize their master.

Pūblius Ovidius Nāsō (Latin; 20 March 43 BC – 17/18 AD), known in English as Ovid, was a Roman poet who lived during the reign of Augustus. He was a contemporary of the older Virgil and Horace, with whom he is often ranked as one of the three canonical poets of Latin literature. The Imperial scholar Quintilian considered him the last of the Latin love elegists. Although Ovid enjoyed enormous popularity during his lifetime, the emperor Augustus banished him to a remote province on the Black Sea, where he remained until his death. Ovid himself attributes his exile to carmen et error, "a poem and a mistake", but his discretion in discussing the causes has resulted in much speculation among scholars.

The first major Roman poet to begin his career during the reign of Augustus, Ovid is today best known for the Metamorphoses, a 15-book continuous mythological narrative written in the meter of epic, and for works in elegiac couplets such as Ars Amatoria ("The Art of Love") and Fasti. His poetry was much imitated during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, and greatly influenced Western art and literature. The Metamorphoses remains one of the most important sources of classical mythology.

The Metamorphoses (Latin: Metamorphōseōn librī: "Books of Transformations") is an 8 AD Latin narrative poem by the Roman poet Ovid, considered his magnum opus. Comprising 11,995 lines, 15 books and over 250 myths, the poem chronicles the history of the world from its creation to the deification of Julius Caesar within a loose mythico-historical framework.

Although meeting the criteria for an epic, the poem defies simple genre classification by its use of varying themes and tones. Ovid took inspiration from the genre of metamorphosis poetry, and some of the Metamorphoses derives from earlier treatment of the same myths; however, he diverged significantly from all of his models.

One of the most influential works in Western culture, the Metamorphoses has inspired such authors as Dante Alighieri, Giovanni Boccaccio, Geoffrey Chaucer, and William Shakespeare. Numerous episodes from the poem have been depicted in acclaimed works of sculpture, painting, and music. Although interest in Ovid faded after the Renaissance, there was a resurgence of attention to his work towards the end of the 20th century. Today the Metamorphoses continues to inspire and be retold through various media. Numerous English translations of the work have been made, the first by William Caxton in 1480.

Abraham Govaerts (1589 – 9 September 1626) was a Flemish painter who specialized in small cabinet-sized forest landscapes in the manner of Jan Brueghel the Elder and Gillis van Coninxloo. He was a regular collaborator with other artists who were specialists in specific genres. Govaerts would paint the landscape while these specialists painted the figures, animals or still life elements.