#note: this is not canon to eve's story for space riders

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My Queen

Space Riders AU - @onyxonline Eve Ewe - @lavendersartistry Gilded - @qxurugosk

This fic is for onyxonline's Space Riders AU, this time with a alternate reality in the mix! This fic is mainly centered around Quru's cultist OC Gilded and my OC, Eve Ewe! Please check Onyx and Quru out, their work is super cool!

Do note that this is non-canon to Eve's story in Space Riders, a "what-if" timeline! Want more context? Here!

"If I go with you, I betray my family, my friends... my home.."

Eve shifted uncomfortably in her father's throne, her glare at the cultist softening as she looked down. They were correct, she was holding back what she was. But it was never her fault.

Gilded simply chuckled, stepping closer to the princess.

"Yes, I am afraid that is true. But would you rather waste away, not knowing what you could truly be? Never living the freedom you so desire?"

They stepped closer to the throne, more close to the princess. A tempting aura fills the room as they gently lift her chin for her to face their mask.

"I can give you that, your freedom. If only you would let me in, I will ensure that your home and your family would be safe."

Despite fearing the outcomes, Eve lightly blushed at the cultist's gesture. The Prototype is the enemy, this cultist is the enemy. She can't betray those she loves.

But... her freedom, the ability to be herself and still be a queen. No longer to be chained by the words and orders of that pathetic elderly council.

If she was going to play their game, she had to be smart.

"I will join you. But on one condition only. No red smoke, let me be a queen and follow your god as myself, not someone addicted to a gas that will make me lose my mind."

Gilded softly tuts, impressed by her. They let go of her face and step back. They bow before her.

"Consider it done, my queen."

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"My queen? You seem upset. It's unlike you, for your beauty to wrinkle like this."

Eve, dressed in dark red, calmly turned with a sigh. She was lost in thought, lost in the memories of the past.

"Gilded... if I had said no to you, said no to my life... what would become of me?"

The cultist walked closer and draped a cloak over Eve.

"Well, you would rot away on that throne to be what that council wanted you to be. Along with that, your freedom and your choice would be forgotten."

Gilded tilted her head, just like they did in the past, looking down at Eve's ocean eyes.

"But I saved you, you're free now. And you're a gorgeous queen."

They softly touched Eve's hair, letting it fall from their hands. Eve watched closely, then looked back up at Gilded.

"You're right... I-I'm free, I'm myself now. How can I repay you after so long?"

Gilded simply chuckled and gently held her hand to their masked face, the white eye of their mask looking down at Eve's eyes.

"All you may do is allow me to call you my queen."

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NOTE: non-canon reality!

Space Riders AU - @onyxonline

POV: You sneak into the queen's house at 2 am while she's in true form and she's plotting whether or not to kill you

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Space Riders AU - @onyxonline

SO BOUT THAT NON-CANON REALITY

In this reality (calling it "Queen's Rage"), Eve is persuaded to join the Prototype, but on the condition that she serves the entity without the use of the red smoke becoming a addiction.

As a type of trade, Eve's home is safe from the red smoke and she is free to become queen on her terms and choices.

Having this ability "corrupts" her. She starts to look more of the goddess her home and family worships.

Something to note: never ask nor touch her cracks if you are unknown to her. She will kill you with no hesitation if you do so.

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NOTE: non-canon reality!

Space Riders AU - @onyxonline

Remember when I said in the kiddos post, Eve gets a lover? WELL HERE HE IS-

Manolo (piglin/bull hybrid) is Eve's husband in Queen's Rage, standing as her King and Adopted Father to her children.

He is very affectionate and loving, sometimes a stay at home dad, and in absolute love with Eve.

Although Eve may not show it all the time, she cares deeply for Manolo and adores him.

Manolo, before becoming a King, was a blacksmith in Atalanta City with his sister Blade. He visited Eve daily and took her out of the palace to enjoy life (what Eve always had wanted). Then the rest became history.

Manolo is aware of the conditions Eve made with the cultists and understands why she did it, even if it had cost rifts in relationships with others. Still, he tries to be a good husband to Eve and assures her whenever she is in doubt.

Both are happily in love. Too bad a wolf couldn't say "I love you" before Manolo did.

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Lore about the non-canon reality? Hell yeah-

Space Riders AU - @onyxonline

In Queen's Rage, Eve adopts a few kiddos. No one really knows how she got them or why but they know she's very protective of them.

Info on the kiddos:

Nikolai (16 y/o)

The first eldest, known to be a Doberman. He takes the role of leader of the child group and personally trains to become to serve for the Prototype. He's third to his mother's throne, Visha being the next heir.

Nikolai has seen the world and visited other planets. He enjoys seeing how the people of Eden still thrive despite all that happened. He pities Bolt for being late to confess to his mother, but knows he can't do much as Eve moved on.

Visha (16 y/o)

The second eldest, known to be a Raven Harpy. She's next in line for the throne and tends to copy her mother's mannerisms to be like her when she rules.

Visha very much hates the council, Space Riders, and Bolt for not trying to free her mother. She blames them for the downfall of Eve's natural benevolent stature and the rise of her might. She favors a few cultists and views them as family but doesn't get too close to them out of fear of being betrayed by them.

Lyra (13 y/o)

The first middle, known to be a Siren. She's one of the children that holds what was left of Eve's benevolence. She sings and dances, throws parties in the name of the Prototype. Although not in line to be queen, she enjoys the freedom of being a princess with no real duties to attend to.

Lyra has mixed feelings about the Space Riders. She knows a certain sunny captain misses their friend and sends her empathy but knows that if he tried harder, Lyra's mother wouldn't become what she is now. She knows that love is more difficult since she's part of the cult, yet it doesn't stop her from being a hopeless romantic.

Calia (11 y/o)

The second middle, known to be a Deer. She's the second child to hold Eve's benevolence. She loves crafting and sewing, making improvements for the cultists and assisting the Prototype when she can. She loves her family and the people close to them.

Calia doesn't interact with the Space Riders, staying away for her own comfort. She also doesn't like Bolt and distances herself from him. She cares a lot for her mother and hates seeing how no one truly stood up to her in the end.

Rodion (7 y/o)

The first youngest, known to be a Tiger. He's rambunctious and loud, having the biggest heart and sweetest blue eyes. He is always playing and amazed by what his older siblings do and tries to help them out but always seems to make a mess in the end.

Rodion isn't allowed in the presence of the Space Riders but he's rebellious and interacts with them anyways. He's always interested in their missions and stories, sometimes drawing to get better visuals. He finds the mystery Space Rider very cool and wants to be like him but his mother has mixed feelings about it.

Mia (6 y/o)

The second youngest, known to be a Angel. The baby of the group, Eve's special daughter. She is known to be mute and takes actions from others seriously, seeing whether she sees someone as a friend or not. She clings to her mother a lot and is very spoiled.

Mia doesn't have a particular opinion about the Space Riders and tends to follow a particular sunny captain wherever he goes, running into his crew a few times. She also likes the mystery Space Rider and plays with his tail at times (if he allows it). She's very observant and can be found anywhere because she follows people around so much.

If you guys are wondering if Eve gets a lover (not Bolt) in this reality, she does. But it's up to you on who it is or if she has two lovers.

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Mask or Not

Space Riders AU - @onyxonline Eve Ewe - @lavendersartistry Gilded - @qxurugosk

This fic is for onyxonline's Space Riders AU, this time with a alternate reality in the mix! This fic is mainly centered around Quru's cultist OC Gilded and my OC, Eve Ewe! Please check Onyx and Quru out, their work is super cool!

Do note that this is non-canon to Eve's story in Space Riders, a "what-if" timeline! Want more context? Here! Want more context of Gilded's mask? Here and Here!

The sounds of glass breaking and yells echoed as Eve calmly walked to Gilded's chambers, a dark veil covering her face. It was reported to her that someone took their mask without their knowledge and later made a ruckus when they found the culprit.

Eve quietly knocked, alerting Gilded. They knew who it was but didn't say a word at first. Eve spoke up instead.

"Until your mask is retrieved, I have a veil for you to use instead. I understand it will not do much but at least it will do what it can."

Eve opened the door and quickly placed the veil near their desk by the door and closed it again.

Once Eve was out of earshot, Gilded put the culprit down and walked to their desk. They looked at the veil, touching the soft texture and fabric. They glanced back and scowled.

"Find my mask by nightfall. Or you won't see another sunrise."

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By sunset, Eve quietly entered her palace gardens. Instead of the noting Astral Jellyfish, owls of all kinds rested in every tree. She grimaced at the sight. Her mother adored owls like they were her only friends when it came to the council.

Eve sat under a willow tree, and a little owl flew down next to her. A soft 'hoo' escaped its beak as it looked up at the saddened queen. Eve gently petted its head as tears began to roll down her face.

"I did not take my queen to be a fan of birds. Quite the surprise."

Eve turned her head, eyes meeting the familiar that covered Gilded's face. She looked back down at the owl.

"Your mask was returned, that's good."

"You're avoiding my statement."

Eve went silent, hands close together. She looked down, and a shaky sigh escaped her lips.

"Owls was my mother's favorite... before..."

The queen choked back a sob, trying not to seem weak. She couldn't look weak, not in front of them. She was mighty, powerful. But how long could she stay that way, under that mask of perfection?

Gilded stepped closer, kneeling down before her. It was a first to see her break and crumble. But they knew why, the black gown and the veil were clear.

Eve's mother would turn 5800 today.

The masked cultist wiped away her tears and held her hand.

"It is normal for the mask of a queen to break. The world was cruel to you. But do not let it hold you down to the riverside. You will avenge your loss and rise as the queen you are."

Gilded tilted Eve's head, her ocean eyes still full of tears.

"Mask or not, you are my queen. You are unstoppable and you are spectacular. And I will be at your side as long as I live."

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So about that lover-