Star-Crossed Myth - Karno x Reader
Words: 592
Prompt(s): New Beginnings from Flufftober Spring Edition Day 1 at @flufftober
Summary: You never thought this moment would come, and now that it did, you worry Karno only accepted it to make you happy, with the way he seems worried for your future
Tags: Fluff, Slight Alternative Canon, Reader Turned into a Goddess
Just a short something I made to warm back into the fandom. I struggled a bit with the ending but...
I have one more project in development, as well as a few requests I will finally be working on so I will be a little more active in the fandom for a while
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Your first sight when waking up was your boyfriend’s face and the relieved smile he gave you when you woke up.
Karno was sitting on a chair by the bed
“How long was I out for?” You asked, sitting up. It felt like no time at all.
“Four days. I was worried something had gone wrong.”
“Is that even possible?” You laughed.
“Leon said it isn’t, but I would only be able to rest when I saw you were okay by myself. How are you feeling?”
“Weird. And strangely tired.”
“That’s normal for your first few days. You might take some time adjusting.”
Karno moved to sit on the edge of the bed, and you snuggled up to him, only to be caught in a tight embrace.
“You were that worried?” You asked softly, giving him a quick peck on the lips.
“I just missed you. We haven’t spent that long without talking to each other for a while. I forgot how lonely that felt.”
He actually sounded a little embarrassed at the admission that he was feeling lonely, so you hugged him back, chuckling.
“Well, look at it this way. From now on, you’ll never be alone anymore.” You kissed his temple.
Karno sighed and laid down, pulling you almost on top of him.
“Sometimes I worry about what it cost you for this.”
“You agreed to it.” You reminded, gently kissing him. “I thought it was because you trusted me. I knew the consequences of my choice, but you know what I had to sacrifice was small compared to what both of us gained from this.”
Your job was the only thing holding you back on Earth, and it was a small sacrifice to stand by your husband’s side for the rest of time, instead of cursing him with the weight of your death.
“I do trust you. That’s why I didn’t try to convince you not to do this. I knew it was your decision to accept Leon’s offer or not.”
“It wasn’t. It was a decision that affects both of us. That was why I asked you. I already told you not to go along with things because I decided.”
Karno chuckled, caressing your cheek, before pulling you closer for a kiss.
“I didn’t. I really was fine with this change, and that was because you changed me. It was your choice, but if it had happened earlier, I don’t think I would have been able to accept it so easily. I didn’t need you to change for me, but I wasn’t as against the idea as I’ve been. I love you, and it wasn’t only because you were human. You’re the only person I could ever love, no matter what you chose to be.” Karno pulled you completely on top of him this time, giving you a quick kiss. “Now rest, my love.”
He pulled you down to lie down on his chest. You wanted to protest, but your body didn’t respond to your attempts to pull yourself up.
“Are you really going to stay like this?”
“As long as you won’t sleep for another four days.” He chuckled, caressing your hair with one hand, and the other took one of your hands, intertwining your fingers, before he pulled it to kiss the back of your hand. “We’ll have a lot of time together once you adjust.”
As much time as you wanted.
“See you tomorrow, then.” You whispered, tightening your hold on his hand. “I love you.”
You snuggled to him and let sleep claim you.
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Scm - Department of Wishes
Tauxolouve ♐- Heavenly Light
For fluffbruary event ( @fluffbruary )
A/N: My first ever fluffbruary post! 😭🤧 I hope you enjoy reading this! 💜💙
Prompts: camera | lush | beau
4th February, 2024
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Small droplets of water dripped down the glass window. Cold morning breeze brushed against the leaves of the trees. The fire continued to burn brightly in the fireplace, keeping the surroundings warm.
Tauxolouve walked in the living room, carrying a tray. Two ceramic cups and some cookies were placed on a plate.
"(Name)?"
You look up from the book. Quickly putting a bookmark, you placed it on your lap.
"Thank you", you said as a peaceful sigh escaped from your lips, "delicious as always."
He smiled at your words and took a sip from his cup. You looked at the window and then at the wall clock, which showed 3.35 AM.
" Sweetheart." His honeyed voice brought you back from your thoughts. You couldn't help but voice your concerns, "I can barely see anything outside. Are you sure the weather is appropriate...", you paused before adding "for taking pictures?"
For a slight fraction of second there was some uneasiness in his eyes but he quickly brushed away those thoughts and replied, " If we reach there by 4 AM; i will surely be able to capture some beautiful photos."
You nodded your head in agreement.
Thick fog covered the narrow road, which made driving nearly impossible.
Tauxolouve opened the car's door. We were a bit surprised to see that nobody had yet arrived at the top of the hill. We walked forward; our fingers intertwined with each other's. Some cars were slowly climbing up.
With each passing minute, the fog was becoming denser, swallowing the mountain. The trees started disappearing to the point, where the lower part of the enormous mountain seems to be covered by a thick greenish blanket.
Looking down at the road, you saw the cars standing still, lining up one after another. Few people got out of the cars and started walking towards the top of the hill.
Tauxolouve looked at his wrist watch.
You placed your hand on his shoulder. He turned to look at you, and for a brief moment the determination in his eyes seemed to falter. His eyes losing some of the warmth in them.
Most people who arrived at the spot seemed disappointed. Some of them decided to wait.
Minutes turned into an hour.
"Such a waste of time", a girl said to her mother, " i can't believe you woke me up for this so early in the morning."
Another 15 minutes had passed. The weather showed no signs of improvement.
Now there was only one family standing there with you and Tauxolouve. Most cars were gone, aside from a few who were determined to get a glimpse of the heavenly light.
Beads of sweat started to appear on his forehead as he once again looked at the watch. Time was running out from his fingers like sand.
Was he going to lose another golden opportunity? Perhaps he should have gone elsewhere; he pondered. It was too late to think about these things.
" Mom, dad how long do we have to wait?" the boy asked his parents.
" (Name), we should leave." Tauxolouve wishpered. " I am sorry for bringing you here in this weather. "
His voice, so lifeless that it made your heart shatter. Still his bright smile did not leave his face. He was trying his best to not look disappointed.
As you two were about to walk back to the car, the boy shouted, "Mom look", pointing at the sky , "the Sun".
True to his words, the clouds were slowly making the way for the Sun. Soon rays from heaven fell on Earth. The golden light being reflected from the snowy mountain peak, making it shine like a diamond.
Tauxolouve wasted no time and quickly captured the breathtaking sight in his camera. The sight so divine that it filled your heart with bliss.
Tauxolouve hugged you tightly before picking you up in his arms and kissing you deeply. " I love you. " he wishpered. " I love you too. " you said as you placed a tender kiss on his forehead.
The heartfelt moment passed away and Tauxolouve was back to his usual self.
" Let's celebrate, my sweet lady. " the teasing tone in his honeyed voice was too hard to ignore. Taking his hand in yours, you two walk back to the car.
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Hello. The zodiac gods ( individually) cheated on the mc with a goddess. They broke up. He thought she will come back, two months later mc had an accident and he went to check on her in the hospital, only to find she has started dating her childhood friend. Mc doesn't want to see him so he wrote a apology letter and handed it to him ( mc's lover), promising he will never bother them again.
Please please please make it angst for zodiac gods( individually) 🙏 and a happy ending for mc and her boyfriend. Thank you.
Moving On
Synopsis: After a break-up with her god, MC relies on her childhood friend for love and support. However, after getting into a tragic accident that could have been avoided, her ex zodiac returns with a letter… But what does it say?
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Gender-neutral goldfish!
A/n: I did this one a little differently where I opened up with the god and then just wrote their individual letters to you. 💕 I've always wanted to try writing a letter from a character's POV. And this one just so happens to be an angsty letter. 🤭 (I decided to finish writing this one while I’m busy being a designated ambulance driver.)
–Word Count: 3,684–
His heart ached since the day you broke up with him. It was safe to say you had changed him for the better… Until he abused your love. He hadn't meant to… Hadn't he? You accused him of cheating on you; but that wasn't what it was, was it?
He was doing his job as a Zodiac god. It wasn't like he meant for you to see an unpleasant side of his work where he had to satisfy the greedy, power-hungry gods and goddesses of the Heavens. It wasn't his fault, and therefore he was sure you'd return to him in time. After all, he was familiar with the saying “time heals all wounds.”
Once you'd return, then he'd be able to tell you how it was just a big misunderstanding. But until then… he'd wait. He knew better than to push your boundaries. That would only make you twice as upset with him, and he didn't want to prolong this suffering and heartache.
Though… two months had already passed, and dread was starting to kick in. He wasn't so sure you were coming back… no one had been receiving your wishes and you hadn't reached out to a single god, as if you were purposefully cutting yourself off from his life.
The only news he received in two months… was that you were in a horrible accident, leaving you unconscious at the hospital.
His heart stopped at the news… He wanted you to come back… not for you to leave him like this! But, he soon came to realize that while you never came to him, he couldn't go back to you—not as things were, anyway.
So… He came to realize… you started dating your childhood friend in his absence. He couldn't blame you; a human was sure to be better for you than a careless god. Still, he wasn't so concerned with this human, as long as they were there for you and made you happy.
With the way things progressed, he was sure you wouldn't want to see him again now that you were content with your own life away from him. Still, this accident was a wake-up call for him and he realized how he needed you to understand how he felt before something unforgivable happened to you. At the very least… he wanted to amend the way things ended between you.
He couldn't speak to you, but at the very least, he brought a letter to your new partner… grateful that they accepted to take it for you. Though they were probably only so generous with him because he promised never to bother the two of you again. Only, you wouldn't know he promised himself to watch over you from the Heavens. He was just glad to have been able to see you once more in person and give a last farewell. Still, he couldn't help but wonder what you'd think of his letter… and if you'd graciously forgive him.
♌️♌️♌️
Leon’s Note:
I despise unnecessary work… and I especially despise the human that took you away from me. What can he provide that I couldn’t? No one can possibly make you feel better than I could—especially a human.
But… I suppose this human can treat you better… Can’t he?
I’ve been finding myself wondering if you would have been happier if I had been a human—senseless thoughts. It would have always ended this way, with you in another’s arms. Your love was never meant for a god like me… You’re such a fragile goldfish with such an open heart, and I’m an undeserving god.
I’m not writing this to demean you, or look down on your race, despite the bluntness of my words. Truthfully, though I’ll never be able to say these words to you in person, I want to apologize to you. You may remember… my adoration for your tears. I only never wanted to see you cry of heartbreak because of something foolish I did to hurt you.
In response to your pain, the goddess was punished for causing needless anguish in your life. Still, I wish I could have done more to salvage what was broken.
I won’t mess up next time, I promise. I’ll make sure you’re happy above all else, even with a human. But, should you wish for me again… Well, I’m always listening.
♋️♋️♋️
Karno’s Note:
(Name)... There’s a lot I should probably be apologizing for. I knew it would be difficult as a vice minister with a human. I knew there were many cultural differences—though I’m sure I understood more about your human culture than you probably understood of us gods. I should have been more attentive to your lack of knowledge… I took a lot for granted…
I wish I had the time to change that when we were still together; though, I’m sure you wouldn’t have accepted the way gods handled such situations. You’d have never accepted the way I was obligated to serve certain noble classes, especially the goddesses who sought to court the ministers and vice ministers. Regardless of race, despite the fact that I was taken by anyone, it didn’t change my position above these gods and goddesses.
I’m sorry I couldn’t be what you needed… and I’m sorry I can’t be there for you and be the one you need now. I’m sorry you had to go through unnecessary heartache because of me.
It seems I’m always putting you through pain…
Maybe this human you're with will be better for you. Better than me. At least you’re both of the same human culture. At least he never hurt you, as I have time and time again…
I could never fully express how sorry I am… but I hope for you to always be happy. I won’t interfere this time.
♒️♒️♒️
Huedhaut’s Note:
This isn't the first time this has happened, is it? I'm so familiar with being made to follow orders from the King that I’ve let you down again. I should know how you feel after I saw you dancing with Zyglavis the first time the King’s orders interfered in our relationship. Jealousy isn’t something pleasant and you must feel it often…
None of it should have happened, and I shouldn’t have allowed it to continue happening time and time again. I would have stayed loyal to you rather than the King had I known my loyalty to him would cost me your love.
I’m always making foolish decisions—too firmly believing that you were destined to be mine after we found each other not once, but twice.
I should know better than anyone that fate is cruel.
But, please, more than anything, I want you to live freely without worrying about me. Above all else, I wish for nothing but your happiness, even in the arms of another. You deserve someone who won’t break your heart as I have.
I may be considered the smartest man in the Heavens, but sometimes I can accomplish the most ridiculously foolish things.
Alas, you don’t have to worry about me anymore. Be happy and carefree, as I originally wished for you when I first set your soul on the wheel of rebirth. Be happy without me. Be happy for me, for you are my happiness—and you always will be.
♉️♉️♉️
Teorus’ Note:
I’m really sorry… You were right with your first impression of me. I’m a horrible god who’ll never learn from my mistakes, no matter how hard you ever tried to teach me.
I regret not having frozen time for the two of us… missing out on the opportunity to be with you for an eternity.
I meant what I said when I told you the stars aligned billions of years ago for the two of us to meet. I’ll never take that back.
Despite how it might have seemed from my actions, I genuinely loved you—I always will. You’re always going to be a part of me now and my heart will always solely belong with you, it always was.
I’ll never love the same again, but if I do, I’ll try better. I’ll try to be more like you, (Name). You love purely and do everything with care—you always made sure you never pushed his or any of the other gods’ boundaries, no matter what the situation was. You were always so admirable…
I should have taken care of you the same way you carefully took care of me… I’ll never forget any of the lessons you’ve taught me, and I’ll to become a better god—a better man.
♑️♑️♑️
Aigonorus’ Note:
I told you my story… about how I fell in love with a goddess… and, yet, she only loved me and wanted to be with me for a reason as selfish as my position in the Department of Wishes. Heartbreak is a horrible thing, and I wish you never had to go through it, especially because of me.
I only ever wanted to give you the world, (Name). If only I hadn’t had to situate myself with that goddess for a stupid situationship enforced by the other gods for that goddess to be allowed to work in the palace. Just for making me ruin my relationship with you, I don’t think she deserves to work in the palace.
I’m not trying to make an excuse for my actions. I should have told you before any of it even started. I… would have told you… If only I didn’t hesitate… You wouldn’t have found out the wrong way at the wrong time.
I understand that it’s too late, but I can’t help but wish for your forgiveness anyway. If only to fix when I didn’t mean to break… Still, as long as you’re happy, I’m okay with whatever you choose. I hope you never have to experience that kind of pain again.
♐️♐️♐️
Tauxolouve’s Note:
(Name), I have to first say that I don’t blame you for anything that’s happened; rather, I blame myself for not making better of the situation I was in. I don’t deserve your forgiveness, nor do I want it. I hurt you and you found someone better, simple as that.
Still, I never felt like I was stuck between two worlds more than when I had to choose my position as a Zodiac god over my relationship with you. It only turned out to be a costly exchange…
I needed to maintain my position to keep seeing you, but it turned out to be my desperation that led to you hating me. The irony is cruel.
Still, as long as you’re prioritizing what you need to be happy, I’ll support you. Even if you wish to never see me again or even think of me, I’ll support your decision. If you want me in your life as a friend, I’ll accept that role too. I just want you to be happy and live the life you deserve; that’s all I ever wanted for you. Just remember, I’ll always be here to grant your wishes.
♎️♎️♎️
Zyglavis’ Note:
I know I should have seen this coming… However, ruefully, I should accept this punishment. I always put work above everything, I always prioritized my punishments. Above all, I was never heavy-handed enough to do what needed to be done the first time, always foolishly hoping that things would be mended on their own.
This time, I ruined everything. Yet again my world crumbles around me and I’m left isolated from both man and god; and again… I was the cruel minister of punishments that you’ve always seen me as.
I only hope you didn’t mistake my actions as a punishment to you. You were never deserving of such pain; you were perfect as you were. I ruined something entirely pure…
But I suspect this may be better for you in the long run. You found a human who can take care of you and make you happy; one who isn’t a minister that has to constantly take work over precious time I could have spent with you. This human can be there where I was not, so please, I encourage this new relationship you’ve made.
As you’ve joked in the past, I may be a worrywart and a stick in the mud… But I will watch over you and punish any who bring you harm.
I recognize that I brought you harm, and I don’t wish for forgiveness. I deserve the pain that was inflicted upon me and remains to haunt me from all those centuries ago.
Almost losing the Earth to darkness because of a mistake I made… and then doing the same thing again but to you… I deserve this punishment. I need to learn and grow, above all else. I can only thank you for teaching me valuable lessons in our time together. I hope to learn more as I carry you in my heart.
♏️♏️♏️
Scorpio’s Note:
First of all… I can’t believe you left me for a human. It makes my blood boil… Should that bastard ever do you wrong in any way, I’m going to take care of them swiftly.
But… I understand why you left me, I won’t blame you for it and I’m not mad at you. I was too loyal to the King. Listening to this order and that order, doing things you’d never approve of… And they were all things I second guessed… because I knew you wouldn’t approve of what I was doing for that filthy trickster. Guess I was right… since everything ended in an instant the minute you caught me and found out everything.
I never felt such intense emotions before. My chest ached and I felt like my heart was shattering in my chest as I watched your heart break and crumble in front of my eyes… I didn’t know loss could hurt so hard; I never had anyone to lose before you. I hate it. Still, I had to convince myself that you weren’t lost—not in the way humans use the word… not yet. So I needed to take this opportunity to tell you how I felt before anything worse happened—like really losing you… I needed to tell you how much I still love you…
But I know I never deserved your love. I never understood why you would give it to someone like me, someone who didn’t know what love was until you showed up. Despite your efforts to teach me, I still failed to provide what a lover should… My loyalty should have been to you, not that lousy King.
I’m sorry, (Name). So, I won’t bother you anymore. Don’t worry about me. Focus on that human who knows love and will be able to give you what you deserve and who deserves your love in return.
♊️♊️♊️
Dui’s Note:
Ever since you left, I keep thinking… I always thought it would have been Shadow to be the one to scare you away. I thought you’d leave because of my split personality, not because of something I was forced to do.
I’m sorry for hurting you like that… You probably had no idea how much pain I was in to see you cry and run from him—of course, I wouldn’t have deserved that much consideration when you were in more than enough pain because of me. Shadow emerged not long after, nearly getting us in trouble by attacking the goddess who caused all this. But I didn’t have the heart to go after you once we’d calmed down.
If anything, I’m just happy you were able to find someone else. In fact, I’m glad this person used to be your childhood friend; that makes me all the happier for you. If it makes it easier for you… I’ll stay away and you can forget about me. I just what you to have the best.
—sCRibbLeD WriTiNG— (Shadow Dui’s Note:)
I’M SORRY~
I didn’t mean for any of this to happen! I didn’t want you to leave me. You’re the only one who truly accepted and loved me. Even Dui resents me for existing because you’re gone.
I can’t make it without you, my only love—mOrE SCribBLeS— I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I just… want you to smile again. I want to banish the image of you crying from my memory. Please, please, be happy. Be the happiest… Just… smile again… please…
♓️♓️♓️
Ichthys’ Note:
I want you to live a life you won’t regret, first and foremost. I love your smile and always want you to wear one. I want you to laugh, it’s one of my favorite sounds…
Though… I regret that I’ll never be able to experience any of these things again. I envy the one who’ll be privileged enough to be by your side all the time.
But I know you loved my smile too… I find it hard to do that without you by my side. I never smiled for that goddess, never did anything to please her. She wasn’t the one I loved and I’m sorry I had to do that to you. It wasn’t a bad joke, I swear! It was just that I owed the King and my parents a lot; that included acting like a ‘proper Zodiac god’ and treating noble goddesses with respect.
But now, all I can do is bask in the regret of losing you. I’ll try not to mope. I promise I’ll still pull pranks on the other gods. I’ll still laugh and smile for you… only you. I’ll keep living because you always wanted me to. Hopefully… you can live happily too… and maybe come to forgive me some day.
♍️♍️♍️
Partheno’s Note:
I knew dating you would come with trials—I’m not saying you were difficult to be with, rather, the opposite way around. I was a demon and I’d done horrible things to you; it was only a matter of if and when he made another wrong move that you’d forsake me. It was only sooner than I had time to prepare for…
I was still a Zodiac god, after all, and I was still sought after by goddesses… Of course, fate would be so cruel as to allow you to catch me with a goddess pinning me to my own bed. I know you probably don’t want to recall the sight, but you have to understand that I couldn’t fight back then; I couldn’t do anything that seemingly a demon would do. You understand, don’t you? That these goddesses would be willing to cry wolf if I didn’t give them what they wanted.
It was cruel… but it was all for you, didn’t you realize? In pleasing the gods, I was able to stay in the Heavens and keep you… But either way, my efforts brought me down. Those goddesses used me… You left me…
I’m not asking for pity or forgiveness. I’d support you no matter what you chose, even it was to be without me.
But I knew you wanted a better life for me than what I was living as a demon, I’ll continue to try and make a better life as a god for you. I’ll do everything… anything for you. Though… if that human ever does anything to you, I’ll gladly revert to a demon and end the pathetic thing’s life. But don’t worry, it’s only a contingency plan.
As long as you take care of yourself and do what makes you happy, I’ll gladly leave you be if it’s your wish. So, as long as you know… my heart is always for you, whether you choose to forgive me or not.
♈️♈️♈️
Krioff’s Note:
I kind of understand what happened… You left because I was forced to please some worthless goddess… But didn’t you understand that I’d have put you in that goddess's palace in a heartbeat? Or… did you think I’d truly be seeing someone behind your back?
Well, that’s beside the point. You’re with someone else now—a human. You have other things to focus on and I don’t want your forgiveness anyway. If I’m to be alone, I want to suffer for what I’ve done to you. I deserve the same heartbreak I unintentionally bestowed upon you. You… who is entirely undeserving of pain.
I��m used to getting hurt. I’ll take all the pain and suffering the world could give me if only for you to be pain-free and happy. You deserve nothing less. In fact, anyone who hurts you only deserves the worst, that includes me.
If you’re trying to look for a positive outcome of this like I am… At least now, you’ll never have to deal with my dad again. No god or goddess deserves such an encounter…
But as long as you smile and are able to live your best life, this is okay.
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