Fantasy ☽₊✩‧₊Found Destiny₊✩‧₊☾

[ZombieBaee]

Marigold Lycath
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23.Scorpio.Werewolf.Water

Just listening to Alina was heart breaking, knowing how altruistic the woman was being made Mari respect her more. The girls had been good friends when they were younger but time and Mari’s relationship with Cypres ruined that. Mari had been aware of Alina’s crush of Cy but that was when they were children! She had thought it was just that, a silly little childhood crush! So when Mari and Cy became partners in one of their classes and began spending more and more time together, their relationship just happened naturally. Mari had never thought it would hurt Alina that badly, and back then Mari was even meaner than she was now… shockingly. If all those years ago she had just stood up to her father, if she had not let him get under her skin and make her feel like she had to seek status elsewhere then maybe things wouldn’t be this fucked up now. “I appreciate that Alina, truly.” Mari tried her best to sound happy, to feign the bliss that Alina seemed to believe she and Cy had. Until recently she had been happy or at least content, it wasn’t until things finally clicked with Rune that she became miserable.

“Leo likes the fish then huh?” Mari chuckled softly as she tried to think of anything but the brutal fight occurring in front of her. “That’s sweet and all but don’t you think it’ll hurt them more in the long run to let them play house? There’s no way your mother lets either of you out of your wedding without hell to pay.” Then Alina said something that made her spine stiffen and her gaze return to the ground. Had Alina seen her eyes ? Had Mari allowed her guard to fall for too long? If anyone were to connect the dots it would seem as if Alina would be the best person because she was so damn nice but that didn’t mean that Mari wanted anyone to know. “I haven’t given up that mu-“

The sound of crashing stone made Mari jump up from the bench and return her attention to the fight. Cy had been thrown to the side and was standing up slowly, bloodied and rage boiling in his eyes. “Okay this is going too far guys!” Mari screamed over to them from where her and Alina sat. It felt as if her heart was in her fucking stomach and her legs ready to collapse. It only made it worse when she felt his gaze on her, it caused her hair to stand on the back of her neck and a shiver to run down her spine. Mari only got to look at the concern on his face for a moment before he was being thrown into the stone wall of the arena with a wet thud that made Mari falter and drop to a knee. Her eyes went wide as she watched him lay there for a moment before he slowly began to get up, the blood and clearly visible pain on his face making her breath escape her. Then the rage came and made it hard for Mari to control her wolf from taking over, it made it even harder for her to fight the urge to shred Cy to pieces right then and there. “No! You’re done! You’re both fucking done!” Mari finally found her voice and screamed as she stood, looking back at Alina for a moment before speaking more quietly. “Please go help him.”

Then Mari turned and looked at Rune again for a long moment, her heart screaming at her to go to him. But she couldn’t, running to another man while her fiancé lied just as hurt would be the nail in the coffin. Mari just had to trust in Alina to understand and help Rune. Then she was off, quickly jogging over to where Cy stood still in attack mode and grabbing his face between her hands. First she looked him over, no deadly injuries. Second, she snapped. “Just what in the HELL is wrong with you? You think I want you to fight for my honor? You think I want you to fight like this at all? Putting yourself through shit like this when you know there are real threats nearby is absolutely idiotic Cypres!” In all honesty she wanted to hit him, to slap him across the face and scream at him for this. He had been basically airing out all of their dirty laundry and while most people wouldn’t look or read into it more, she was still so fucking angry. Mari gave up her mate to make this relationship work and Cy was self sabotaging at every fucking corner.

“Please stop making this harder on us both.” Mari sighed, leaning forward and resting her forehead against his. “We may not be in love Cy but you know I love you. Everyone has sacrificed so much and going back now would mean nothing. Alina is getting married, we are engaged and that is that. I’m trying so hard to do the right thing, please stop fighting it. You said you were going to do the same yet you pull this stunt Cy!”


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[EclipseRosee]

Matteo Sellis
｡ ₊°༺❤︎༻°₊ ｡
26.Sagittarius.Incubus.Fire​

Was Vesta mad at him or something? Her arms were crossed as she stormed off towards the tower and Matteo followed with his mind scrambling to figure out what in the hell he had done wrong. Was it not wanting her help with finding a way to recharge? Being upset at that was going to be a fun way to work his way out of, how did Matteo explain that he didn’t want her to help because he wanted HER without admitting her wanted HER. It wasn’t like he didn’t want to tell her, it was that he was fucking terrified to do it. Right now they twins were still at the beginning of a long and hard journey that he didn’t want to make any worse by getting his mess tangled up in theirs. The fact of the matter was that Matteo was an outcast and despite all his hard work would likely never be more than the assistant to another outcast like Rune. There was no way that if the girls were able to satisfy the council and take their thrones that they would be allowed to chose someone of Matteo’s status to be in their circle let alone stand at their side.

Matteo followed her silently, tiring as they reached the top floor and finally Vestas door. “What did you forget that was so important ?” He yawned as he entered her room, his eyes squeezing shut in the action so he didn’t even notice as Vesta neared him until her lips were crashing awkwardly against his in a way that caused his eyes to shoot open in shock. Without thinking he pulled away, only a fraction of an inch to look over her face for a moment as the feeling over her kiss not only made his heart start to race but also made the warmth of magic begin to churn in his chest. His mouth opened to speak to her, to ask her why she kissed him or if she had been brainwashed or something crazy but instead of words forming on his lips, they were pressing against hers again.

Matteo didn’t pull away from Vesta as he kicked the door shut in one smooth motion before sliding a hand along her jaw before tangling it in her hair while his other moved to rest on her hip. The two of them moved forward until Matteo had backed her into the desk in her room and pressed her against it, in turn moving closer to her. This embrace was much more practiced than her initial attempt, his lips sliding over hers with greed and passion as his order began to cloud his own rational thought and judgement. Matteo had dreamed about it kissing Vesta, about holding her and confessing his love to her but this was nothing like he had imagined, nothing like he had hoped. He had wanted to treat her like the princess she was, give her a beautiful confession and offer her the side of him that was sweet and gentle. He never wanted their first kiss to be when he was this starved, when he had nearly no control over himself and his need overwhelmed him. The thought was thankfully enough to make Matteo push away from her, slamming back against the door with a few heavy breaths as his eyes went from their fiery gaze and faded back to near normal. “Dammit Vee, I’m so sorry I- I didn’t want to lose control like that. I’m so fucking sorry.” He ran a hand over his face out of sheer embarrassment, he couldn’t believe himself. “I won’t let myself get this drained again okay? I won’t let you have to worry about taking care of me like this. It isn’t fair to you.” ​

 

[KAYDEN]

Cypres Ettery
~𑁍~
26.Capricorn.Nemean Lion. Earth & Air

This was years worth of anger and frustrations coming out of Cypres in this battle, not against Rune but against life in general. Unfortunately for Rune, he had to be the one to break the final string. Especially with the shit he was choosing to say, it was resonating due to its truth but pissing him off more due to its hypocrisy. “And you think she would pick me? Mari may have walked away from her mating bond but it wasn’t for my sake and we both know that. I care about her and she cares about me but I know her well enough to know this is for her journey more than mine. I’m simply a participant in her chess game.” The men went back and forth as they exchanged punches, both of them seeming to be releasing some primal aggression before turning to their powers. Well at least that’s what Cy had thought until he was being tossed like a ragdoll.

Cy hit the ground with a thud but thankfully he was able to get control of his wind well enough to soften the blow and turn his body to land on his ass instead of his back or neck. That was fucking it. He stood and prepared to run at the man until he saw Rune’s eyes on Mari, hers on him. It made his own mind wander to Alina who sat on the bench, smiling sadly as she gazed at the star crossed couple and tried her best to understand and be happy for them all. That was when he fucking lost it. A huge gust of wind came from the sky and threw Rune into the wall with a powerful force, Cy began walking toward him with raised arms to pull in rocks to encase the man but before he could Mari began to scream at them. “Whatever.” Cy scoffed, lowering his arms and wobbling a little where he stood as Mari raced over to grab him.

As she scolded him, Cy looked over her shoulder to stare at Alina, to try and remind himself that loving her was selfish, that being with her was impossible and that maybe someday he could accept that. But right now it still just felt so fucking impossible. “Mari, shut the fuck up.” Cy groaned and placed his hands on her waist as his eyes finally moved to hers when she pressed her forehead to his. “I’ll do better the moment you do too. The day you stop looking at him that way is the day I stop looking at her that way.”
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[Pax Pardus Hale]

Alina Diaval
─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
22. Aquarius. Storm Dragon. Water & Air


Alina had been living in her selfless bubble since that day in the dining hall, the day Leo and Mari put a stop to her and Cy's friendships. It was what was getting her by, what would get her through the wedding and through the rest of her life. However that forced smile on her face fell at the realization of what Mari said. Leo and Veda would never truly get to be happy together because of Alina. If Leo wanted to call off the relationship there'd of been hell to pay, but his mother would support him and his father would listen to his wife. Alina's mother was a narcissist, cold hearted bitch who only sought to up her own station. Helena herself couldn't have married a king and instead married a kings brother, but Alina's union to a future king would make her the mother of royalty. There was no way she would allow Alina to leave this relationship even if Leo wanted out. The only way Leo and Veda could be together was if--

Her shoulders relaxed a bit and she leaned back into the bench. If Alina was gone then this unending pain in her chest would finally stop, Veda and Leo would be free to pursue whatever they wanted to, and Cy-- He wouldn't miss her. Alina didn't fit in his future and he made that clear. Suddenly there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Something needed to happen to her before the wedding, she just didn't know what yet.

However her attention quickly went to Cy as he was thrown across the arena and it made her physically wince. Her hands balled into fists to prevent her from running over to make sure he was okay despite how much her heart told her to run to him, so much so that her sharp dragon nails pierced her skin and drew blood. He was quick to get up though and retaliate in a way that knocked the distracted Rune into a wall. "I'm on it." Thankfully Mari was putting a stop to the fight and she took off to tend to Rune. "Here, let me--" She paused once she made eye contact with Rune and her heart stopped. That was why Rune and Mari couldn't stop staring at each other. Her heart suddenly broke for her friend. "Just sit still for a minute."

Glowing hands scanned from his bloodied face, down his neck, and down to his chest so she could heal the multiple broken bones. The fae were a strong sturdy breed so that alone spoke volumes on how hard he hit the wall. "Don't take your eye off the enemy. That was rule number one, remember?" She shot him a small smile before making her way over towards Cy and Mari, the small woman doing her best to smile sweetly at the two like it wasn't killing her inside. "You look okay Ettery. I don't see any wounds." No Cy, no Cypres, she addressed him as professional as she could. This was the closest he'd of been able to see her in a week, he'd be able to see how tired and frail she looked. Those bright cerulean eyes turned to Mari and motioned back to Rune. "He's all fixed up. I'd feel a lot better if he had an escort back to his room, and we all know I'm not strong enough to help him. I'm pretty sure your betrothed might take another shot at him if he helps him back. Do you mind helping him?"

Alina couldn't help Rune and Mari be together, but she could at least give them an excuse to be together for a few minutes. "And it doesn't seem like you guys need a healer anymore so I'll just head back to Aqua."

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[Pax Pardus Hale]

Vesta “Smith”
✴︎⋆✴︎⋆✴︎
21.Gemini. All four. Phoenix.

There was a split second that Matteo had pulled away but he had closed the small gap between their lips, a notion that sent her heart into complete overdrive. Vesta didn't care about what some council had to say, she didn't care what others would say, or even her own sister; she treasured Matteo and there was no one that would keep her from him.

For a moment everything was perfect-- beyond perfect, she'd argue. Their second kiss Matteo took the lead and it was probably for the best. The sudden eagerness of the kiss lit her entire body on fire in a much different way than transforming into the phoenix did. She followed his every lead as she stepped back into the desk, quickly learning the art of kissing as she returned every passionate movement of their lips. It felt as if they had both wanted to do this for a while and it made her heart soar, her soft fingertips drifting down to his shirt so she could grip onto the fabric and pull him closer to her.

But then that perfect moment ended and he left Vesta standing there completely confused and wide eyed. Long lashes blinked over those emerald and golden orbs of hers as she watched Matteo run his hand over his face, the notion paired with his words only breaking her fragile little heart. All that was for him was a charge, it meant nothing for him. Matteo did something like this every time and-- and Vesta should've expected that. He was her first crush, her first kiss, and now her first heartbreak. All those feelings she had for him were unrequited and the only reason he returned her pathetic little kiss was because he needed to charge.

"I-It's okay." Her usual confident voice waivered and she quickly wiped a tear that escaped her eye. No, he could break her heart but she wouldn't let him see her cry. "I'm happy I could help. We can just, forget it ever happened." Though on the inside she knew she wouldn't be able to ever forget. Hell, she didn't know how she'd be able to look him in the eyes ever again. All those feelings had only amplified for him after that kiss and it gutted her that he didn't feel the same.

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[Colt Voltage]

Leo Thorn
𓆩✧♛✧𓆪
26.Leo.Vampire.Fire

"I mean I do love her. Just like, I dunno. It's not a romantic kind of love and I know the same could be said for her. We grew up together so maybe more like, siblings?" It was hard to describe the relationship between the two of them but he hoped that she understood what he was trying to say. He made sure to avert his eyes and not peek over the rock as she changed, his gaze focused on the vast ocean. The sea was always his peaceful place after the war, he was just happy he finally had someone to share it with.

His bright blues landed on her as she walked onto the sand and he felt his heart skip a beat at just looking at her. She was beautiful. Fae women always were but, Veda was leagues above everyone. She may have only been here a few short months but already she had come into her own, her skin, eyes, hell even her personality all had an ethereal glow to them. He found himself just staring at her and completely losing track of the topic at hand.

The heirs were to be the second generation of kings since the death of the monarchy. The pressure on their shoulders were immense, not to mention their nation being post war. Leo was a praised warrior, a decorated veteran, and in his life he found not a drop of peace until he had met Veda.

Just as his bare feet stepped onto the warm sand he instantly spotted the tears and froze. She was crying? While he didn't know why he felt himself moving without missing a beat. Concern etched his face as he stepped into the water besides her, his large hand gently resting on the small of her back so he could rub small soothing circles. "Hey, it's okay to cry y'know? It doesn't make you a psychopath." Leo quietly chuckled before stepping around so he could face her. Those cool to the touch calloused index finger lifted her chin so she would meet his gaze.

"I'm here for you Veda. Whether you need to talk, a shoulder to cry on, or just someone take you away from the hell of the citadel and have a minute of peace I want to be that person for you. You can cry to me good tears or sad tears and I wouldn't judge you at all for any of them. You're still gorgeous even with the tearstains." Leo had a gentle honest smile on his face as his free finger wiped off some of those tears from her pale cheeks.

Again, he moved without thinking. His blues drifted from her glossy eyes to her lips, and before he knew it his face was dipping down so his soft lips could meet hers. The hand wiping away those tears cupped her face gingerly as they shared the most tender, loving kiss of their entire lives. The hand on her chin slipped down to rest on her hip, not forcing her to kiss him by any means, he just simply wanted to hold her.

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