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"Safe And Loved" Thrawn x Reader

(A/N: A combination for MerMay and Star Wars Day! A merfolk au with Thrawn underwater. Warnings: Use of (Y/N) for your name. Romance. Fluff. Word Count: 1,207 words)

Sunlight filtered down the watery depths as if illuminated the edge of the coral reef. The colorful borders of your underwater home. You kept low to your environment, watching a blue merman give out orders to the guards and scouts. An every day occurrence. Hmm. His tail is noticeably longer than the others’. You thought with fascination. It’s good then that he holds rank in the pod. Dearest Thrawn. You sighed fondly. Thrawn might had been from a deeper and distant pod, but he was a welcomed member. Some may consider him a valuable asset. Some may think him strange. You, however, thought Thrawn was a gift from the ocean. Such a brilliant and wondrous merman, you though dreamily from your perch behind some anemone. A perfect spot for a perfect view of Thrawn.

Surveying the vast ocean beyond, Thrawn hardly moved from his station. Strong and serious in his posture. A small curve of his lips gained your attention; even at a distance. It paired with his ease of motion at the tips of his dark blue tail. He knows. Fully unsurprised. Turning his head, a striking crimson gaze landed on you. You smiled. He beckoned you with a quick gesture of his fingers. You pushed yourself off of the rock and propelled yourself forward with your tail. It only took a couple of moments to reach Thrawn. Once you did, you couldn’t help but to smile upon being in his presence. “Hello,” you greeted with a small wave. “It’s lovely to see you, sir.” You did your best to sound formal, but your eagerness betrayed you. Besides, he had more practice with formalities given his rank. “I am pleased to see you well, (Y/N).” “Busy day ahead, I presume?” “So it seems. The low tide is earlier this morning.” You made a grumbling sound in your throat. A smirk appeared on his lips, but he did not comment on your reaction. Not then. Not while on duty. “I won’t be exploring far today,” you pouted playfully. “Take caution. Keep aware of your surroundings. The northwestern pods travel by the ridge this time of year with the current,” he warned. You frowned. “Already?” That particular group of merfolk were not the most positive when it came to socializing. Unpleasant on stormy days. Crimson eyes caught your gaze. Strong, passionate, and serious. “Take care today, (Y/N).” “I will,” you promised with hands aching to reach out to him. Your tail nearly touched his every few moments. Not yet, you reminded yourself. I should’ve woke up earlier. Thrawn watched you, reading every minor detail. He knew your promise would be upheld. “I hope your time guarding is uneventful.” “As do I.” He glanced away for a moment. “I’ll see you later.” You swam backwards as you spoke. Peeking left then right, no one was around to witness. Using both hands, you blew a heart of bubbles. Thrawn’s lips pulled into a full smile. Indeed, you two would see one another later in the day.

. . .

Tide rolling in to the far off shore, Thrawn’s duties as lead guard were not as uneventful as he or you had hoped. He was right, however, in advising you to be careful. For most of the afternoon consisted of tracking down and pushing a group of trouble-making merfolk out of the territory. Thankfully the group were not violent and did not show too much stubbornness. Creating a new guard post was Thrawn’s last duty for the day. A small gap in rocky ruins where he had no doubt the merfolk used to sneak into the territory. Observing the new patrol route, he was satisfied with the needed changes. Red gaze flickering towards the colorful expansion of the territory, his home, Thrawn realized one question was still left unanswered. Did (Y/N) cross paths with the intruders? With a strong flip of his fin, Thrawn started his search for you. To every favorite location of yours. He would visit the ones he knew you deemed safe. Until he found you, Thrawn would not consider resting.

. . .

“When does he have the time to find all of this stuff?” You asked yourself as you spun a stationary sphere with markings on it. With a bright smile, you swam over to another organized corner of Thrawn’s grotto of curiosities. A private, hidden-away area for all he deemed art. His thinking space. One he had granted you access to ponder over the many items. He wanted you to discover more. Lounging on a higher ledge, you let your gaze absorb the dancing figures. The metal eroding in crevices of the two figures frozen in their poses forever. A forever dance, you mused. A forever embrace. Your finger traced over the clasped hands of the tiny dancing people. Down by the entrance, Thrawn burst into the grotto. You jumped in place at his sudden appearance. His red eyes looked over the whole area rapidly and settled on you. Causing bubbles in his wake, Thrawn swarms up to you. “Thrawn.” You grinned, but your expression faded as you noticed his tense muscles. “What’s the matter?” His eyelids squinted only a fraction. Calculating. Quick and efficient. “You were in here and unaware of the trespassers.” You blinked. “I missed��all of that?” “Your curiosity and choice to be in here most likely saved you from any encounter with the trespassing vandals.” “The vandalized too?” You leaned closer to Thrawn, hands gripping the ledge of the shelf. “They may have done worse if we did not drive them back to the current where the rest of their pod travels.” Tilting you head, you asked. “Is that why you swam in here faster than a swordfish? You were searching for more of them?” “No.” Thrawn placed his hand on your cheek with a gentle touch. “That search was complete. I needed to search for my priority.” You melted into him. Hands linking behind his neck as he pulled you off of the shelf and into his embrace. Loving and safe. Thrawn was much more than a protector. He was much more than an intelligent advisor. With a hand firmly on your lower back, Thrawn kept you close as he brought his lips to yours. A familiar expression of affection only saved for private moments when the pair of you could become lost in feelings. Hands never not touching the other and tails touching with each small movement. There weren’t many coherent thoughts to be had. “Thank you.” Thrawn whispered against your lips. “Hmm?” “You were not out exploring or ignoring my warnings,” he explained. “You were safe.” You pecked the tip of his nose with your lips and smiled. “And we’re more safe because of you.” You ran a finger up and down the back of his neck. “You and your brilliant mind.” “You do not need to flatter me.” The corner of his mouth curved up. “No?” His long blue tail curled around your own. “Perhaps tomorrow.” “Tomorrow?” You felt yourself grow warmer. “Tomorrow I do not have to watch or patrol. You may have me to yourself.” When he smiled, you knew he meant every word and had already planned a whole day with you, his beloved.

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Oh my goodness, Reader just having a secret stash of coin in their room. Staring at it like, "This might be stranger than just waking up here every morning."

HEADCANON ACCEPTED! I wasn't sure anyone would like if I put that in!!! Ohmygoodness! And Reader would have NO IDEA. Well, not until Eragon walked up to them with about twelve emotions on his face and saying that Saphira has been trying to tell them something. "Out loud or in my mind? Because I haven't seen her."

Eragon sitting with Reader while they practice some creative writing/poetry. Then: Ooo! Days later, Eragon attempting to hide that he received a lot more parchment while walking to his room. Reader: o.O

More ideas are brewing . . . Must write them down!

Modern! Reader hasn't even seen him training yet because he's been busy or not in the mood.

Eragon: *does a cool flip in the air with a sword*

Reader: Oh, sh--...

Oh hey, forgot to post my thoughts last night.

I had thoughts about where the Eragon and Modern! Reader are headed.

Does Reader get paid as an ambassador?

Does Queen Nasuada send letters every so often? Is there a wax seal?

What would Reader do so naturally without being clumsy? Like, that Eragon might be slightly surprised at this point?

Would Reader have an easier time blocking their mind because... Music stuck in head? I honestly forget sometimes how that works specifically...

Reader grabbing a fresh roll from the kitchens and turning around to see Eragon in the doorway smiling because Reader looks like a little chipmunk already eating the bread.

Eragon and Reader having an actual meeting. "Please don't compare this meeting to theirs." "I wasn't," he rose his hands defensively. "Uh huh. I saw the wheels on your head turning, Shur'tugal." He snorted a laugh.

Does Eragon try to do something to impress Modern! Reader?

Does Reader literally run into Saphira on accident or turned down a hall and suddenly there's a large blue eye?? Like, Reader hasn't officially met Saphira yet...

And Saphira would be quite interested in many a things . . .

I'm open for commentary and thoughts. This is brainstorming fun.

And to think this finally got going because of a request from @shewhobreathesfire .

Like, Queen Nasuada has secret goals. Does Reader start picking though that even though they have other persons on their mind? Or does something Eragon says in a meeting make Reader go: Hang on just one dang minute. ... She didn't. Would she?

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Oh hey, forgot to post my thoughts last night.

I had thoughts about where the Eragon and Modern! Reader are headed.

Does Reader get paid as an ambassador?

Does Queen Nasuada send letters every so often? Is there a wax seal?

What would Reader do so naturally without being clumsy? Like, that Eragon might be slightly surprised at this point?

Would Reader have an easier time blocking their mind because... Music stuck in head? I honestly forget sometimes how that works specifically...

Reader grabbing a fresh roll from the kitchens and turning around to see Eragon in the doorway smiling because Reader looks like a little chipmunk already eating the bread.

Eragon and Reader having an actual meeting. "Please don't compare this meeting to theirs." "I wasn't," he rose his hands defensively. "Uh huh. I saw the wheels on your head turning, Shur'tugal." He snorted a laugh.

Does Eragon try to do something to impress Modern! Reader?

Does Reader literally run into Saphira on accident or turned down a hall and suddenly there's a large blue eye?? Like, Reader hasn't officially met Saphira yet...

And Saphira would be quite interested in many a things . . .

I'm open for commentary and thoughts. This is brainstorming fun.

And to think this finally got going because of a request from @shewhobreathesfire .

Like, Queen Nasuada has secret goals. Does Reader start picking though that even though they have other persons on their mind? Or does something Eragon says in a meeting make Reader go: Hang on just one dang minute. ... She didn't. Would she?

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