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the fact i thought this was about tsitp before reading the tags

How humiliating would it be to have your fiancée not only leave you on your wedding but to be parading around with your enemy.

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Me thinking that I'm funny was probably the first problem

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{ The Dragon Princess and Her Unwilling Knight }

Xaden Riorson x Tauri OC

Slight canon-divergence set at the beginning of Iron Flame

Ongoing HERE on AO3

Princess Ayla has lived her entire life behind palace walls, protected by protocol and propriety. But when assassins strike at a royal banquet, her beloved guard dies in her arms, and everything changes.

The tournament to choose her new protector draws hundreds of Navarre’s finest warriors. None expect the masked victor to be Xaden Riorson—son of a executed traitor, marked as dangerous, and everything a princess should fear.

He kneels before her with blood on his mouth and shadows at his back. He swears an oath with rebellion in his voice. And when their eyes meet, Ayla realizes the greatest threat isn’t the enemies hunting her.

It’s the way she can’t look away from the most dangerous man in the kingdom.

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Chapter Ten Excerpt

Xaden shifts closer, pupils dilating as his gaze lifts from the blade to my face, tracks to my lips, then returns to my eyes.

“Now you’re dangerous,” he says.

He reaches for the dagger at the far end of the table, eyes locked on mine, chest pressing into my shoulder.

My eyes drift down to where we touch. When they rise, he’s pulling back with the dagger in hand.

“I’ve always been dangerous,” I say.

The weapon spins once in his fingers before he catches the sheath, using the pommel to lift my chin.

My throat bares to him as he lifts my chin, and I swallow hard. His eyes follow the movement down my exposed neck.

“I know.” He releases my chin and steps back. “Training begins now.”

I turn back to the mirror, forcing my grip to steady on my blade. In the reflection, Maeve’s needle freezes mid-stitch, mouth fighting a smile.

I know.

My thumb tests the blade’s point. A single drop of blood pearls.

“Where do we begin?”

He steps behind me, dark hair spilling forward as he bends to examine my grip.

“With fixing that shit grip before you cut yourself.” His eyes lock on my thumb pressed against the blade’s spine. “You’re holding it like a fucking dinner knife. This is for killing people, not slicing meat.”

His hand closes over mine, fingers prying my thumb from the steel. “Wrap it around the handle.” He guides my thumb into position. “Proper hold gives you control.”

His voice drops. “There.”

Warm breath stirs the hair at my neck, sending shivers down my spine. “Your fingers wrap around it like you were born for it.”

Without releasing my hold, his other palm wheels me around until I face the chamber. “This close, you shove it upward.” His hand drives my weapon through the strike. “Right through the ribs to the heart.”

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me as a writer

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fun fact i listened to take me back to eden by sleep token and devised my fic a dance of light and shadow and astrea’s character around it.

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i hate my pale skin until i remember a certain wingleader prefers pale skin

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i plan on doing at least some of these. maybe if i start now i can do all. i’ll post which kink i’m interested in. the first person to claim the kink gets it (in asks pls). i will accept canon x canon (all gender pairing) and canon x oc/reader (all gender pairing again)

1 - masturbation (could combine w orgasm control)

2 - kidnapping

3 - threesome

4 - voyeurism (i’d be down for sounding too BUT that’s very niche so i doubt that’ll be claimed)

5 - dacryphilia (can combine with finger sucking)

6 - honestly down for any of these

7 - down for any/all of these too

8 - cages

9 - exhibitionism (can combine with shibari)

10 - down for any/all of these

11 - down for any/all of these

12 - kneeling

13 - down for any/all of these

14 - possessive (can combine with choking/gagging)

15 - down for any/all of these

16 - down for any/all of these

17 - down for any/all of these

18 - dom/sub (can combine with size queen)

19 - creampie

20 - dubcon (can combine with mirror sex)

21 - down for any of these

22 - quiet sex (can combine with crawling)

23 - praise kink (can combine with biting)

24 - down for any of these

25 - down for any of these

26 - lingerie

27 - gangbang (can combine with hair pulling)

28 - down for any of these

29 - down for any of these

30 - BREEDING (can combine with degrading)

31 - free use, aftercare, or wall sex

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this is literally my fic A Dance of Light and Shadow if anyone cares

the holy grail types of fanfic

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would any writer like to do a fic swap or gift exchange idk what the term is 👉🏻👈🏻

or just write me a ridoc x reader bc apparently i’m the only one in this godforsaken fandom in love with ridoc

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Hiii I adore your fics so much you are amazing <3 I had an idea for a fic if you are interested: the oc (obviously you can choose what they look like what their name is etc.) is Dain’s younger sister and is forced by their father to enter the rider quadrant same year as violet because she somehow found out about the venin and stuff so her father wants to get rid of her BUT she was pretty much ignored by her father cause he didn’t want her and basically raised by one of his soldiers, coworker (idk what exactly) and taught to fight all in secret obviously so now she somehow wants to find a way to leave basigiath alive with a dragon without getting killed by her father (more like his assassins to spice things up) and by Xaden who is suspicious of her cause she avoids pretty much everyone and tries to keep her distance because she doesn’t want them to get killed in the crossfire and also thinks she is some spy or something because she sometimes helps the marked ones but he thinks she’s just pretending to be nice to get information even though girlie just wants to be left alone like she was pretty much her whole life but Xaden keeps threatening her (I live for the angst and slow burn hehe) and her father keeps sending people to kill her so she doesn’t know who to trust it who to ask for help (the suffering is for character development I swear)

This probably didn’t make any sense I’m really sorry it’s pretty late rn for me 😭🙏

this makes perfect sense. i’m thinking fuck you daddy aetos hated her alllll along bc she looks like her mother 👀 stay with me im cookin.

neglects her. a mentor raises her. mentor tells her about venin. mysteriously disappears (or is he dead the world may never know).

she’s conscripted. poor girl has everything thrown at her. assassins. training. school work. xaden.

she refuses to let anyone get close.

why does xaden keep bothering her.

dain is like oh nooo my sister she’s falling for xaden (i think this is asking for a xaden x aetos!oc?)

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my fellow fanfic canon x oc writers, what songs represent your ship?

here are my top three for each:

Xaden & Astrea: take me back to eden by sleep token / ordinary by alex warren / my queen by avi kaplan

Xaden & Iselle: god is a weapon by falling in reverse / give by sleep token / take me to church by hozier

Xaden & Ayla: work song by hozier / all of me by john legend / unknown nth by hozier

Xaden & Ophelia (unreleased): forbidden fruit by tommee profitt / i’ll set the table by nic d / the first time ever i saw your face by luke evans

- i have more specific ones for Xaden & Ayla but they’re spoilers so i’ll reveal those later -

bonus song for just my OCs:

Astrea: queendom by aurora

Iselle: you should see me in a crown by billie eilish

Ayla: lovely by lauren babic & seraphim

Ophelia: daydreamer by aurora

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You probably have a lot WIPS already especially with the Dragon Princess + the potential healer fic (which I’m so so excited to read) aaaand the other two that I’m missing so much (PS I just re read In the Shadow of the Rose last night) but I have this Xaden x Cordella OC itch that won’t go away! I love love your Xaden fics so much I was hoping you’d be interested in writing this ❤️

i actually really love that idea y do u guys do this to me. MY mind immediately went to a younger sister of Cat. He’s still betrothed to Cat but their chemistry is UNDENIABLE.

but what did you have in mind ?? i love the idea :) any specifics/requests/etc

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should i start my xaden x healer!oc from the beginning when they first meet or a few days after meeting or deeeep into the angst?

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guess we get angsty, yearning Xaden.

but so many want Garrick or Bodh. remember i take one shot requests AND kinktober is coming up.

if i began a project with a Healer OC (within the Healers Quadrant) who should her love interest be? like who needs healing hands? soft hands? who thinks they don’t deserve such soft, beautiful hands ?? but are selfish anyway ?? Healers blue stark against Riders black ??? obviously xaden because our boy is TRAUMATIZED and might need that balance but ALL my projects are xaden (not to toot my own horn, but i think i write him really well). so who else?

this would be a very soft, comfort fic. so not like my usual fics.

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what if you guys sent in ur request for one of these quotes and who you want it to be paired with ?

i do only 1st or 3rd POV, i dont do 2nd.

“You really have no idea what you’re doing, do you?”

“I don’t know why I believed you.”

“You have no idea how much I hate you.”

“You do realize they’ll never truly love you, right?” 

“You don’t really blame them for cheating on you, do you?”

“Yeah, but they never really loved you to begin with.”

“This tastes like garbage.”

“I could go with you, or I could swallow razor blades.” 

“Your parents have no idea who you are.”

“You sure as hell aren’t here on purpose.”

“Is it really much of a wonder why we broke up?” 

“I’ve always wondered what it would be like if you left.”

“They think you killed her.” // “They think you killed him.” 

“No amount of make up is going to help you right now.”

“I told him you ditched class to fuck your friend.”

“I hope alternate universe you gets hit by a bus.”

“You can’t change what your parents did, so stop making excuses for yourself.”

“Oh.. No, You look disgusting.” 

“Honestly I’d rather die in a fire.” 

“Your life makes Minions look like a masterpiece.”

“Have you ever heard of swimming with cinder blocks? It’s all the rage right now. You should try it sometime.” 

“You belong on the CW and that is so not a compliment.”

“Did you really think you were going to help the situation?” 

“When you say shit like that, it’s literally the reason we can’t be friends.”

“I liked you better when you acted like I actually mattered to you.” 

“Most people would have left you ages ago.”

“You’re the reason they’re dead.”

“You’re not worth the air.”

“You might still have a shot with the blind.”

“Stop fucking cornering me all the time. Haven’t you put it together yet?”

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Meet the OCs from my works!

- may contain spoilers for The Dragon Princess and Her Unwilling Knight

Ayla Tauri

Name: Ayla (EYE-la) Tauri (TOR-ee)

BIRTHDAY: October 1st 615 AU

FIRST YEAR: ??

DRAGON(s): ??

DRAGON RELIC(s): ??

SIGNET(s): ??

DESCRIPTION: Ayla has long sandy brown hair, darker than Cam and Alic’s but lighter than Halden’s, falling in soft, sunlit waves. Her eyes are a vivid green, bright and luminous with golden undertones, framed by long lashes that give her gaze a soft but captivating intensity. Her features are symmetrical and well-defined, her jawline clean, her beauty warm and lovely in a way that feels both enchanting and approachable.

At 5’2, she carries herself with natural grace. Her body is petite and balanced, with a narrow waist curving into fuller hips, her frame soft yet toned. She moves fluidly, every gesture light and elegant, her strength expressed in poise rather than force.

She dresses in fine silks adorned with beads, pearls, rubies, and diamonds, often choosing dragon-inspired accessories. Chains, cuffs, and jeweled accents catch the light as she moves, enhancing her natural radiance. Her appearance is one of quiet refinement, beauty shaped not by severity but by grace.

PERSONALITY: She is diplomatic and charming, drawn to harmony and skilled at navigating gatherings with ease. Outgoing and social, she thrives in company, though her wit leans sharp and sarcastic. Smart and headstrong, she often outpaced her tutors, enjoying study more than Aaric, and she is fluent in the native tongue, sign language, and several dead languages.

Though thoughtful and reflective, she can be indecisive, and her sheltered upbringing has left her restless, craving freedom and excitement. She enjoys archery, having mastered the sport to give her a sense a freedom.

Sensitive to noise and easily unsettled by chaos, she finds comfort in peace and order. When anxious, she twists her rings, a small habit that betrays the vulnerability beneath her polished grace.

FAMILY: Ayla is the youngest of the Tauri siblings and the only daughter of King Tauri the Wise. Her mother died in a fire giving birth to her, and although that loss marked her beginning, she grew up surrounded by her brothers Halden, Alic, and Cam, each of whom loved her deeply in their own way.

Even with the animosity that exists between the brothers, Ayla has always been a bond they could all agree on. Halden, the eldest, has long considered her his favorite and was protective of her, often teaching and guiding her. Ayla, however, has always felt closest to Cam, who treated her as an equal. With him, she thrived, growing into herself with the freedom of being seen not only as a sister to protect but as a companion to trust.

BEFORE BASGIATH (contains major spoilers! proceed with caution): Ayla Tauri entered the world through fire. She was the sole survivor of the blaze that claimed her mother’s life during childbirth and consumed the birthing maids and healers who tried to save them. While everything around her burned, Ayla remained untouched, a miracle that unsettled her father so deeply that he forbade anyone in the palace to ever speak of it.

She grew up very much a princess, her days filled with tutoring, etiquette, history, and languages, her every step shaped by rigid expectations and high standards. Though confined by duty, she carried a rebellious streak from childhood, often climbing walls, sneaking away, or hiding in the vast palace to escape the constant drills and lessons.

Her sworn knight was meant to be her best friend’s father, but when he was killed, her childhood companion Alastair inherited the position far too young. He became her protector and her first love, though she never found the words to tell him before he too was murdered defending her. The loss left a mark that never faded, a grief carried quietly beneath her grace.

That same restlessness never left her, and on one ride beyond the palace walls she slipped away from her guards. Wandering farther than she should, she stumbled upon a dragon’s den and discovered three unhatched eggs. When the Black Morningstar returned, flames engulfed Ayla, yet when the fire cleared she stood unharmed. In that moment, the eggs hatched before her eyes, a bond sealed by fire that should have consumed her but instead revealed her destiny.