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Private, Independent Aichi Sendou Of Cardfight Vanguard Imagined By: Rarity.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AICHII!!

what flavor cake would he like

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Out The Window (Drabble) For @crimsonkaiser

Once again, the prince finds himself here in the place he always finds himself when he isn't stuck in bed. The music room was one of the only places in the palace he could access without the need of one of his retainers, for it was located across the hall from his chambers. It had been specially crafted just for him upon discovering his interest in music at a young age and had become yet another sanctuary of his. For it was a place where he felt safe to express himself without fear of punishment through his hobby of songwriting.

But the piano and other instruments inside the space weren't what drew him over. No, it was the fact this view had a perfect view of the eastern gardens of the palace, the one place he could catch a glimpse of the few close to him during the evening. Ever since his condition worsened, his lessons became increasingly infrequent, but the responsibilities of all those around him seemed to increase. Thus, he was often alone most of the time save for an unfamiliar soldier standing guard outside whatever room he happened to be.

Ahmes had been making good progress on those lessons, too. He was even being trained in dancing so he could fully participate in one of his father's balls. Sadly, it appears the chance to fulfill his vision from the day he first took Toshiki to one will never pass now. Not after what happened in their preparation for their second...

Ever since then, he had been isolating himself on purpose from everyone, Toshiki especially, to the point he no longer slept in his own room on the daily. It was, in a sense, a punishment as well as a safety precaution. Who knows what he was capable of after almost destroying the bedroom in his agony and after he scarring his human for life? There was a reason the words 'monster' haunted his mind day in and day out.

Even with all his self-loathing and self-punishment, he still looked out the window, praying for a chance to see his human. Ahmes knows he's doing this for his own good. On top of all his reasons, he...he won't be alive much longer anyway. Everyone...needed to get used to him being gone, right? But he kept looking out the window because of the hold of the feeling of loneliness that once again consumed his heart.

Ahmes was lonely ever since his birth. A royal prince couldn't make friends in the same way others could. While he was close to Percival, Junos, and Ashlei, there was always a...barrier that prevented things with them from feeling entirely authentic. They were, no matter how you looked at it, his servants. They obeyed his wishes and did their best to keep him happy. They were forced into his service in one way or another. Toshiki was much the same, but there was something different about him compared to the others, at least initially.

For the first time in his life, he had someone who treated him like a normal person. For the first time in his life, he didn't feel that barrier when conversing with someone. For the first time in his life, he made a genuine friend, one who prevented him from feeling lonely even when they were apart. They had many good times growing up, despite how short they often were.

Sadly, they didn't last. As the years went on, a wall between them slowly began rising and rising as Toshiki changed. The vampire can't pinpoint exactly when the shift happened, but things got more complicated once his collar was upgraded by the Jewelers a few years back, and they were unable to remove it. After that point, he began to notice the change in the human, seemingly more treating him like 'the prince' and not 'his friend' just like the others. It was devastating, to say the least, and considering recent events, the hope of things going back to how they were was all but eradicated.

Ahmes was once again alone. And he had no one to blame but himself.

"Toshiki...I...I miss you..." His voice cracks as his hand lays gently on the window's glass, the prince's mind imagining an image of the one he called out for. "I miss you so much...I miss the fun times we had...I miss your true smile...And I...I want to be with you, more than anything else, but..."

Ahmes' head sinks, a hand clenching his heart tightly. "I know that I don't deserve you. You deserve better than a monster who broke you beyond repair...You deserve to be free...free of me."

He then turns himself around to play a song on the piano. It was a somber piece he wrote recently to channel his feelings. Expressing himself this way was one of the only ways he could without getting in trouble. However, just as he turned around to play his tune, Toshiki and Ashlei entered the gardens for what appeared to be a short break. The person who even just a glimpse of would help with the pain in his chest had come at last, and yet...he'd never see him. Tragically, he never turned around for the rest of his time in the music room, too consumed by the bitter feeling of isolation that came out through somber music.

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"Dearest...are you certain this is what you desire?"

You can hear the hesitation in the prince's voice, his eyes glowing ever so dimly lit as the two stood in the center of the ballroom following their encounter with Toshiki's host. Hearing his soulmate express his despair, despair at the situation the royal had inadvertently allowed to occur, pained him deeply. He promised himself he'd do whatever he must to secure his happy ending, the one that was robbed from him and his love.

But saying that was one thing. Doing it was another.

"I...I can grant you release from the chains that bind your soul, the hellish memories scarred deep within. But...doing so will...also release you of what you hold dear, the joyful memories we made together, however few we managed to make."

The very memories the prince also held dear, could he truly...erase them from Toshiki? Forever? Even if he creates new ones in their places, ones his beloved will then believe and remember as well, he will not be under the same conditions. It's the burden he would have to bear as the caster, to forever play pretend despite his powers to make images into reality.

"If this is your heart's desire, I will grant it." He takes his hands into the other's, rubbing his thumbs into his palms like he used to do back then to help calm himself. "I want you to be happy. I want you to be free to share with me your wishes, without being chained down by the pain and agony my powerlessness allowed to happen. I want you to always be smiling, always at my side."

He then moves to cup his face then with one hand, his ruby eyes trying and failing to hold back small tears. "For all eternity...my sweet, sweet, Toshiki..."

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「 @blasterexceed | Prince Ahmes」 issued a challenge:  

"I know you've heard this a thousand times dearest, but I feel today, out of any other, is when you should hear it." He guides his love to sit beside him, and Ahmes gently moves to get his hands into position before slowly starting to play the song etched into his soul. "Happy Birthday, my Toshiki." (Post rebirth Ahmshiki)

So this is what Ahmes had in mind when bringing him over to his piano. In hindsight it should have been obvious, but Toshiki couldn't help but show genuine surprise at every little thing the other would do for him in recent.

And that continued to prove true, even now.

He never expected to sit right next to Ahmes while he played. It was almost too much-- being this close there was no way to hide the way his face would flush at the way Ahmes' called him his.

Toshiki doesn't notice it at all, he never did nor would he, when red lines draw themselves to the surface as the song progresses. Ahmes' power doing well to keep everything in order, even as he diligently played the song that connected them throughout the ages.

❝ ...? This song.... ❞

He's heard it before, just as Ahmes said. He must've... for it to resonate with his soul as it did. But....

But......

Right now.... It's as if... he's hearing it for the first time.

As Ahmes played he couldn't recall these thousands of times he's supposedly heard the tune it before, despite it's familiarity. He couldn't even tell what note would be played next, couldn't follow along, couldn't....tell Ahmes....he couldn't remember.....

Deep inside his heart, locked behind binding black rings though, Kai had heard this melody countless times in his dreams. Or rather.... in the now corrupted memories of his current pilot. And it's with that realization so many previously unexplained things started to make sense the longer he spent locked up inside his own buried consciousness.

As if responding to the sudden raised awareness of his alter ego, the marks on Toshiki seemed to resonate futher with Ahmes' song. And with it Toshiki's unease was done away with, just like that. It was truly like magic, if not like a drug.

When, and only when, Ahmes plays what he believes to be the final note does Toshiki then reach out to place a hand atop Ahmes' while they were still over the keys.

❝ That was... truly beautiful, Ahmes. ❞ His voice comes out dry, his other hand moving to clutch at the fabric over his own heart. Of which beat so loudly he feared when he opened his mouth to speak next it would be all Ahmes could hear. ❝ It feels as though.......it's been a lifetime since you played for me last. ❞

The weight of his hand suddenly and without warning drops, pressing both his and Ahmes hands onto the keys rather unceremoniously. But Toshiki doesn't seem to notice this or the awkward noise it brought, not as his gaze moves from the piano to focus on Ahmes entirely.

❝ If today is cause for this... Before it ends... Would you...play it for me again? ❞

He didn't want to wait long to hear it again, he couldn't, so he shares his selfish request with a look that says it all.

--I'll do anything, if just to hear this song from you once more.

It's only thanks to Ahmes he could openly share such wishes, even if Toshiki himself was unaware of how exactly that came to be. All he knew is that he could be honest with him. Well, as honest as he could bring himself to be before his beloved. Regardless of what Ahmes did though, he still harbored that bad habit of masking his truer desires. But where his words failed him his body language and the look in his eyes told his truth.

And right now his eyes were saying, asking, pleading...

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As the royal played his tune in peaceful bliss, Aichi continued to struggle inside his own mind against the blood-rose thorns that bound him to this spot. This song...The human knows it. It's the tune he's heard Kai hum sometimes when they were relaxing together. No wonder it was so familiar.

That's when he instinctively starts...singing the lyrics in perfect time with the music the vampire played despite only having heard the instrumental up until now. Aichi's only sung for Kai and no one else. It's something he did just for him, one of his unique ways of showing affection. Was that the same for Ahmes with his playing? Not only that, but why did such a seemingly endearing song sound so bittersweet as it left his lips...? Was it because Aichi was missing Kai, who he wanted to celebrate both his birthday and their anniversary with, or were these feelings...the prince's own repressed ones...?

🎵"You and me together, we'll be...Forever you'll see...We'll always be good company, you and me...Just wait and see..."🎵

The gentle warmth of his love's hand on his own upon finishing the song brings a smile to his face. Seeing Toshiki being able to express himself freely was what he had wanted for him all along. It was a key part of his image that needed to be brought into reality, which is why he released him from all the chains that bound him, mind and body.

Did it matter if some things between them were erased or changed in the process? To him, it was a small price to pay for the happiness they could now share. After all, truth and lies are only determined by one's reality. This reality, the image shaped by the royal's power, the truth was he and Toshiki were as the song said: forever together in each other's company.

And he was doing all he could to keep it that way, even if he stepped his hand into sins he'd dare never commit before.

"My sweet, sweet, Toshiki." He takes both his hands into his own, looking at him with the sweetest of smiles. "Anytime you wish it, I will play it for you. All you need do is ask me. This song... is one I wrote for you, after all. Playing it for the person I love more than anything is a treasure, one I cherish as much as I hope you do."

He then leans forward to plant a kiss on his forehead then, his touch gentle and soft. "Never hesitate to share with me your wishes. They are never selfish. You deserve every happiness, my angel. And I promise, I will do whatever I can in my power to make them come true. After all...This is our Sanctuary right? Where anything we wish...can come true."

Tuning in with the desires of the prince, the scenery around them shifts. The music room inside the castle slowly morphs into the grand ballroom, where both were now center stage with a spotlight in the middle. Their attire shifts to that of the formal attire they both had very evening they were supposed to attend together, the image of them as equals. In the corner of the room was a duplicate of the prince, already set to play the piano as the real one guided the other's hands into position.

"My wish is to dance with you to the music of my heart, just like we used to do in the old world." His eyes glowed a gentle ruby in the dimly lit room, the vampire's power sharing the image of a past 'memory' with the other through his marks of them dancing at various events. They were in the prince's vision that was slowly taking shape, formally courted, after all.

"Will you grant me my wish tonight, dearest?"

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「 @blasterexceed | Aichi Sendou」 issued a challenge:  

gives Kai-kun a birthday kissu UWU

A kiss, of which they've shared plenty of by now. But considering they both live abroad now and only meet up on special occasions such as this...... it has been a while since Kai has had the chance to indulge in Aichi's affections like this.

A single, purposeful kiss..........of which was over far too soon.

He can't help the way his lips then press into a thin line the moment they pulled away from one another as if trying to keep the spark Aichi left on them alive for a second longer. And it wasn't long before they formed into a pout of sorts, behind which Aichi could surely hear him grumbling.

❝ I know I said I didn't want anything for my birthday, but... I changed my mind. ❞ He spoke up suddenly and with an urgency Kai didn't normally exhibit, Kai moving to take Aichi's hand to keep their distance close.... just in case.

❝ --Fight me, Aichi. ❞ His face shows just how serious he was, too. And as anticlimactic as the build up was; to Kai it was only logical to win more of Aichi's affection through a cardfight, the very game that brought them together in the first place. It wasn't because he couldn't just bring himself to shamelessly ask outright, surely. ❝ Winner gets to make a request to the other, within reason, of course. ❞ -

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"...and that's what their diagnosis was, Percival." He finishes his recounting of the events of his appointment earlier in the day, his hands gently moving to grasp the gloved ones of the knight as the two sit in the study alone. Ahmes made sure Toshiki was alone with Ashlei to ensure he didn't hear this.

For the human was never to know about the real severity of his condition...

"I...I want to thank you and Ashlei for doing all you have done for me over the years. You're both reason I have been able to live this long, never giving up on me despite my health. I truly could not be more grateful. However..." His grasp tightens on Percival's hands, the prince doing all he can to not burst into tears himself. "It seems this is what fate has decided for me, and I accept it. I can only hope you will too, and please...please do not tell Toshiki or anyone outside the court this news. I don't want this going public. Understand? I want to...enjoy what little time I have left."

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Injected Hope (Drabble)

For @crimsonkaiser

"...and that's your current assessment, your highness. Your estimated life expectancy is no more than a year...if you're lucky enough to have your retainer's blood continue to sustain you for that long."

"Hey now...You didn't have to put it so...bleak, Armen." Ramiel chimes in, feeling anxiousness over her colleague being so harsh to the prince's face directly. "Couldn't you at least give him some hope?"

"The prince is well aware of where his hope lies." He looks at the royal for a moment before facing the smaller nurse. "It's up to him whether or not he takes hold of it like we've been suggesting for years now. If you ask me, he's a fool not to."

With that, Armen takes his exit, leaving Ramiel alone with Ahmes. Honestly, the news wasn't that surprising. The prince was well aware he's been on a time limit. His living to the age of seventeen was a miracle in itself. It's part of why growing up he felt like there was no use in trying to continue living.

If he was just going to die anyway, as an unworthy heir to the throne, then why bother?

But then he found a reason for living, a reason to keep on even if just for a short while. That was the secret to his so-called 'miracle survival', as the Angel Feathers called it. For a royal vampire's will was never to be underestimated, even if one is in not ideal health.

Of course, it was obvious to anyone what or rather...who the prince was fighting so hard to live for. One only need to look at Ahmes' eyes whenever they looked at his human to know the answer. Yes, he continued on despite his pain, despite his suffering, for Toshiki. For him and him alone. His kingdom. His people. His own health. The royal's feelings toward all these things paled in comparison to what he felt for Toshiki, a feeling one might label as heartfelt devotion or fondness for a pet, depending on who you might ask. Regardless of what it was or what it's called, those strong feelings for the human have caused his current predicament regarding his health. Armen was, after all, not lying when he said the prince's hope for continued survival was well known by this point.

Toshiki was a special human. Not just because of his favor by the heir to the vampiric throne, but because of his blood. He had a blood type only seen once in a generation, one the bloodsuckers called Type MT or 'Miracle Trigger'. This fact was revealed during Blasteed's trial, for the flames of Judgement did more than just punish the sinful. It had the ability to cleanse one's blood of any toxins and identify the type without needing to taste it by the color of the human's blood amongst the flames.

And under the blue holy flames of Percival, who casted Judgement in the prince's place that night almost a decade ago, Toshiki's blood shined with a green tint, the signature sign of Type MT. The blood type that tasted overly sweet and possessed miraculous healing abilities. Legend says one sip can enhance a vampire's peak physical strength, including cleansing the body of any sickness or weakness they may have felt. Though, the downside to it is that it's very addictive. If one is not careful, one might drink the Type MT holder dry in a single sitting.

This was what Ahmes feared and, thus, drove him to forbid himself, or anyone else for that matter, from drinking from his human. Because even if the human's blood had the power to save him, the risk of him dying in the process was too high to attempt. On top of that, the very thought of feeding upon a human being, especially one as kind and sweet as Toshiki, sickened the royal. The last thing he wants is to become a monster in the eyes of the one he cherished most.

His wishes frustrated everyone in the court, the Angel Feather's included. King Alfred tasked them with finding alternative means of medicine to heal his child, means they all knew didn't exist. Ahmes' condition was too dire for anything to work. Again, it was a miracle he was still alive despite his constant state of being bedridden and having his veins threaten to tear him apart. His being stubborn about taking what they considered life-altering medicine just made their jobs harder, and Rameil was especially sick of it. The subtle, irritated look she gave the prince said it all.

"Ramiel...You think I'm a fool too, don't you?" The prince asks as he sits up, his words causing the nurse to jump back a few paces in surprise at the question. He didn't mean to cause her alarm, but he really must remember his power over others.

"I mean...you're just doing what you want to do with that brunette. That's your right. It's not up to me or anyone else to decide how you choose to use your property. I mean, if I were you, I know what I'd be doing with a Type MT, but that's just me."

"He's...He's not my property." His fists clench together, his gaze averting down to avoid hers.

"Whether or not you call him that doesn't change the fact he is legally." Those words stung, no matter how many times Ahmes has heard them. "To think you selected the cream of the crop without even knowing it! You certainly know how to pick offerings, Prince."

"I...I didn't even want one to begin with...My father made me choose..."

"Oh, to be forced to get what every vampire would kill to have...Such a tragedy." The sarcasm in her voice is evident, Ramiel seeming to lose all professionalism as her big mouth shows its ugly head.

"Personally, I think you're wasting your future away by refraining from drinking his blood. Just one drop and all your health problems would go away! You know that, right?"

"I do, but...I'm afraid that I will-"

"I know. You're scared of drinking him dry. Ash told me all about your little problem." Sisters do love to gossip, after all. "Honestly Prince, if you're so fearful of biting him to death, then why not just get his blood another way? You do know fangs and bites are not the only way to extract blood, right?"

"Huh...?"

"...You really think all vampires like doing all that hard, messy work? Really, you really need to get out of your room more." She moves from his side to go to her workbench, rummaging through her things till she takes out a syringe and shows it to him. "We use this mainly to take and analyze blood samples in our lab. One poke from this bad boy, and boom! Blood extracted! It doesn't even really hurt! Certainly, much less than a normal feeding would."

"...I never was told there was another option." Probably because it would make the prince look more pathetic than he was perceived to be. A vampire's fangs and bites were things their kind took pride in, and extracting blood through such a method would no doubt be seen as cowardly.

"There's always other options if you just look for them. Prince, you could even just inject blood into your own bloodstream instead of drinking it directly, like you would with medicine. It does the same thing medically. Though, you do miss out on the taste. But for you, I doubt that's a downside."

If anything, it is a benefit. Just the smell of human blood was enough to make him nauseous. So, that, along with not having to cause Toshiki much pain at all to get it, did sound...promising. Like it actually might work. For the first time in his life, was he actually...considering trying to consume human blood? Did Ramiel just hand him the solution to his dilemma?

"So...you interested in trying it out?"

"I...I..."

"Tell you what. Why don't you take this with you and talk to your little human about it? See what he thinks. Not that he gets a say, but..." That last part is under her breath as she hands the medical tool to him, Ahmes' ruby hues staring at it intently.

Could he...really do this?

The question repeats in his mind over and over as he makes his way back to his chamber. Once there, no words escape his lips upon the sight of Ashlei outside his door, the royal giving her no greeting before entering inside to see the sleeping Toshiki passed out on the couch. Seems he too had a long day.

Kneeling at his side, the prince uses his free hand to gently brush the other's brown locks out of his face. He really did look so peaceful when he was like this. Not surprising, considering his mind was the one place vampires could not infiltrate. At least, that's what the naive blue-haired male likes to think. Little did he know of the horrors that no doubt plagued the mind of his companion.

"My sweet Toshiki...What I hold in my hands might be what changes our fate forever." He speaks silently, grasping the object in his hand tightly as he practices what he might say to him once he awakens. "If...If I can extract your blood and inject it into my body, then...the seals on my powers will be broken, and my health will improve. I'll be able to take the throne as my father wishes, leading me to have the ability to...finally set you free."

He promised himself he'd do anything to make that happen. Toshiki didn't deserve this. Neither did any other human. They were innocents caught up in the greed of the vampire species who only cared about their own self-preservation. There were ways to survive that didn't require an excess of human suffering. But such options were not even considered when they didn't see the other species as anything more than animals.

If Ahmes was on the throne, he would have the power to end this. To end the human suffering. To bring an end to the greedy, monstrous practices of Sanctuary. To free Toshiki from the chains that have bound him. All of this and more could occur if he just took this step forward that he thought might never be possible.

The hand containing the needle is raised, Ahmes now able to see his human through the glass. A small sample. That's all he would need they said. Even just a drop would be sufficient. That was how powerful Type MT blood is. And taking it this way wouldn't hurt much, if at all, Ramiel said.

His ruby hues close as he puts his imagination to good use, a skill Toshiki taught him that he's continued to use to help prepare for difficult situations. He seems himself doing the procedure. It's over quickly. He can see his companion isn't hurt, saying he barely felt it. Ahmes then injects the needle inside himself, and immediately, his ruby hues begin to glow, and a pair of vampiric wings made of his energy is released.

Toshiki smiles at him, seemingly happy the prince is cured. He sees himself happy, laughing even. But then...the image distorts. The bright light of the moon is replaced with the darkness of an eclipse. His smiling companion's gentle expression shifts to one of pure horror as his neck is bleeding blood, bite marks apparent as a shadow overtakes him.

And all he could hear in his mind was one word, the single word that personified his fear in the voice of who he loved more than anything.

"Monster. Monster. Monster!!!"

Immediately, the royal snaps back to reality. His heart racing as his breath heavies, eyes shifting to look at the needle. In a panic, he throws it out an open window before anyone can see what he had. No matter the method, he couldn't consume Toshiki's blood. He for sure knows he'll become what he feared most, a ravenous beast whose only desire was to drink. Type MT would surely be too much for a weakling to handle, and just one drop would be enough to get him addicted.

He couldn't risk it. No way could he after seeing that. The image in his heart felt like a premonition, as if fate itself was telling him what would await him no matter what he did.

For his fate was to be a monster, the very king of monsters. And no matter how he tried, such a fact was inescapable. This means the only thing he could do...was go back to his original plan. To figure out a way to free Toshiki without drinking from him or any other human with the time he has left.

The task seemed impossible considering the circumstances, but he promised to never give up...not until his last breath left his vampiric body.

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"Kai-kun!!! Happy Birthday!"

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Canon Verses:

The Path Of Light (Main Verse)

Set in the time of the original Cardfight Vanguard series (S1-S4 & Neon Messiah). Features Aichi from his beginnings as a Cardfighter all the way up till the start of his third year of high school.

The Path of Tomorrow (Post Main Verse)

Set after the events of Neon Messiah and into the sequel series, Cardfight Vanguard G. Features Aichi's third year in high school to him studying physics aboard in America.

The Path of Sacrafice (IFmate Verse)

The long dream should have ended with Toshiki Kai’s victory. He was supposed to have beaten Aichi Sendou, releasing the dormant Link Joker seed from within him and with help from Blaster Blade, spread it’s broken pieces across the world and begin the acceptance of the entity as a clan on Planet Cray. That was what the correct history should have been. But it wasn’t.

Toshiki Kai was defeated at the hands of Aichi Sendou, and as a result, he had to honor the promise he made. After all, the results of a Vanguard fight are sacred to Vanguard Cardfighters. Aichi does the same to Leon, Ren, and Naoki, defeating them and thus forcing them to honor their promises as well. And with that…the world was once again a place where no one remembered the legendary hero known as Aichi Sendou, whose slumber was guarded by four Quatre Knights and a maiden knight who will protect his sealed form forever…

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The Path of Imagination (V Series Verse)

Set in the universe of the manga / the V Series anime (S1-S2). Featuring an alternate tale of Aichi's rise to becoming a great card fighter and leader.

The Path of Isolation (IF Verse)

Set in the twisted universe featured in Cardfight Vanguard IF, the final season of the Vanguard V series. Due to the mistake of a card fairy named Shuka, Aichi Sendou never meets Toshiki Kai and, thus, never discovers Vanguard. He eventually meets Takuto Tatsunagi and awakens his past memories and his Psyqualia. Using his power of imagination, he creates the Sanctuary, recruiting four of his former friends with the goal of erasing Vanguard for good.

Crossover Verses:

The Path of Duels (Yugioh Verse)

Set in the multiple series of Yu-Gi-Oh. Details to be added for specific YGO series (DM, Arc-V) at a later date.

The Path of Persona (Overdress Verse)

Set in the universe of Cardfight Vanguard Overdress / Willdress / Divenez. Details to be added at a later date.

AU Verses:

The Path Of Nature (Nobles Of Nature)

Aichi Sendou, the son of the swordsmen of light known as Ahmes, lives in a small rural village on the outskirts of the country of Clairvoie with his mother and sister Emi. One day, he meets a dragon boy he calls Kai, and their bond is forever cemented by one of Kai's own scales, which he gifts to the young human before heading on his way. Years later, Kai returns to the village, seeking to rebuild his life over with the aid of Aichi and his friends Misaki, Kamui, and Shin. However, such a chance is short-lived when an old friend of Kai's returns. He informs them of a group seeking to hunt and capture the flame dragon, saying his only option is to run. Not wanting Kai to face this burden alone, Aichi, along with Misaki and Kamui, team up and adventure the lands of this vast world together in hopes of protecting their friend from the fate so many of his kind have been subjected to.

Exclusive to blogs run by @abysseeker , @enterpainment , @kinglanius @moonlitmarquis , and @extremebattler

The Path of Wonder (Broken Wonderland Verse)

An ordinary boy living in the countryside, Aichi Sendou, one day finds a strange white hat that leads him down a rabbit hole (quite literally!) of madness and confusion. Finding himself in the realm of Wonderland, he teams up with the White Rabbit, Toshiki Kai, and the White Queen, Kourin Tatsunagi, in order to help heal the broken heart of the Queen of Hearts, Misaki Tokura before the whole of Wonderland is damaged beyond repair.

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The Path of Blood (Pale Moon Club Verse)

Ages ago, vampires once ruled the earth under the rule of Sanctuary, forcing humans to offer up their own people as sources of nourishment to save their own skins. The prince of the vampires, Ahmes, was born with a weak body and a disgust for human blood, making his life expectancy grow shorter each year that passed. His condition forced the court to seek out a miracle, a human with an ultra-rare blood type with the cleansing power to potentially restore the prince's condition. That human, born once a generation, was named Toshiki, who eventually becomes in the prince's service. However, what no one expected would be the prince would grow a fondness for the human, choosing to refrain from feeding him despite knowing his life was at risk.

Following the tragic death of their prince and king, the vampires were forced into obscurity due to the lack of a royal bloodline. Tales of them became nothing more than human legends, and those vampires that existed in modern times were forced to hide to survive. The past was to stay buried. The vampires were to never rise to power again. The status quo was to remain the same forever. That is until the reincarnation of Prince Ahmes, the human Aichi Sendou, discovers his boyfriend, Toshiki Kai, is a vampire and member of a hidden frat house of the esteemed Keter University: The Pale Moon Club...

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The Path of Unity (Unite At Dawn Verse)

The nations and clans of Planet Cray lived in a delicate balance, with the nation most responsible for peacekeeping being the Royal Paladins of the United Sanctuary led by King Ahmes. One day, the heir to the Aqua Force clan, Leon Soryu, stages an unexpected coup. King Ahmes was killed in cold blood. The queen and princess were banished, and the prince and his bodyguard's fates are unknown, even to the fortune tellers of the Oracle Think Tank. With the future of the planet at stake, Prince Aichi Sendou and his trusted protector, Toshiki Kai, are tasked by the envoy of Messiah, Takuto Tatsunagi, to find the three legendary paladin knights and the sacred holy dragon in order to stop Leon and take back their home.

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The Path of Harmony (Blinding Melody Verse)

Aichi Sendou, a fisherman's son living in a small island kingdom, is constantly dragged into some kind of trouble. He was, after all, the best friend of the prince, Ren Suzugamori, who loved to sneak out and have fun by avoiding his duties. One day, while on a nighttime voyage on his father's tiny boat, Aichi finds himself having lost the prince due to a storm. Miraculously, the prince washes on the shore the following morning, claiming he was saved by a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who he wants Aichi to help him find. The boy has his hands full, though, with circumstances of his own, namely a merman friend he's been meeting in secret for some time now that he must ensure remains a secret.

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The Path of Miracles (Tower of Majesty Verse)

In a world where darkness and light are constantly in conflict, legend speaks of a brave warrior who will come to end the fighting and bring the world peace. This warrior, known as Majesty Lord Blaster, can only be called upon when two chosen humans, known as Vanguards, lead the two kings who govern the world and are bitter enemies to join together as one. Aichi Sendou is one of those chosen humans and, alongside Ren Suzugamori, is raised by the sorcerer Takuto in seclusion from the outside world in a tower hidden among the clouds and the sky. Both are trained ruthlessly to harness the power within them, known as Psyqualia, in order to bring peace to the land. Sadly for Aichi, he has yet to awaken his power, causing him to be overworked and treated harshly by his guardian with no end in sight unless he awakens it by a miracle that seemingly will never arrive.

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[blasterexceed]

what flavor are you? 

Vanilla

you may be simple to some but you are strong, worthy, and intelligent. one that must perfect the simplicity. but for what exactly are you perfecting yourself for? 

Snatched From: Me.

Tagging: @blasterdiablo (for Junos & or Ren!) and anyone else who wants to do this!

[atgkron]

See you

[blasterexceed]

@crimsonkaiser

[lordlymaelstrom]

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Somehow he had found himself occupying a table with Sendou Aichi, despite not sharing any classes with him like Gaillard had. Leon, having been in enrolled for both Military History and Oceanography classes had him seeing the other side of Keter. But he was familiar enough with the Sendou, Gaillard talked about him often enough. From what Leon could gather; Sendou was committed to his education, and scored top marks among his peers(something that seemed to fire the previously mentioned Gaillard up whenever he mentioned as much.). But Leon also found him to be incredibly compassionate despite his studious nature. Why else would he share such a sentiment with someone he only met a handful of times prior?

Leon offers him a kind, albeit formal sort of smile in return. Ever proper in his ways, having been taught such manners from an early age, after all.

❝ While that is true, I only wish all my friends were. ❞

Gaillard and Mitsusada did well enough to fill the void left by Jillian and Sharlene’s absence, but he still finds himself missing them terribly. It was only natural, after having grown up with them his entire life. His moving to attend University was a big change for all of them, but it was also a chance Leon couldn’t pass up. The twins remained at the manor in the meantime, but he still made sure to keep in touch with them every day without fail. 

❝ I suppose I’m still getting used to it. Gaillard and Misusada have been great company since I’ve transferred though; as have you, of course. But you sound as if you’re speaking from experience. Do you by any chance have anyone that you too miss since moving from home for Keter University, Sendou Aichi? ❞

Call it a hunch, but Leon always found he could read others fairly well given the chance. Behind Aichi's kind and calm demeanor Leon could sense a sort of... emptiness? It was almost as if the wind would blow right through him, rather than around or against him. It was the type of void left when having to leave something or someone behind-- it was a scar upon one's heart that Leon knew too well now after having to do such a thing himself in order to pursue his goals for the betterment of his people.

The two had been little more than strangers, but Aichi spoke to him as though he understood him completely. Perhaps... Perhaps Leon wasn't the only one who could read the wind given off by others, see their colors, and hear it's whispers. -

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Ever since moving into the Pale Moon Club with Kai, Aichi had to balance his time between the prominent areas of Keter University. His dorm was not centrally located, being isolated in the middle of the on-campus forest. And to get to the central hub where most of his classes and the campus services was quite the treck. He should start going to the gym with his boyfriend to build up his endurance, huh?

When he finds himself on this side of campus, he usually is seen in the library studying. He quickly realized studying at his dorm was not ideal. The constant noise from the rowdy members of the club was distracting, as was having Kai so close to the point he'd put away the books just to snuggle up to him. That meant he had to find another study spot, and this one did the job. In fact, it had become a little meeting place for him and some of his classmates, including the blonde heir to the House of Soryu from Hong Kong who joined him today.

Leon, despite his noble atmosphere, was very kind. Not that Aichi should suspect anything less from one of Gaillard's friends. Gaillard, ever since they met that first move-in day, had been a good friend to him, always looking out for Aichi at every chance. And while Kai didn't like him (he didn't a lot of people, in all honesty), the student certainly appreciated his efforts that continued even following his forced eviction from their shared dorm.

"I don't think I've done much..." Humble as always. "But...I'm glad we met, Leon. You've been great company, too. It's nice to have someone from a different program to talk to and share knowledge with."

He then pauses as he takes in the rest of what Leon has to say, including a question that took him by surprise. Ever since leaving his hometown to attend school, so much has happened that's kept him busy. Adjusting to campus life, finding out Kai was a vampire, moving out of his dorm into a new one, and having to develop a new routine were only some of the key things that have happened over the past few months. It's given him little time to focus on much else.

Like what or rather...who he left behind.

"W-Well...I..." Aichi starts, trying his best to open up when a whole flood of emotions came back to him like a tidal wave. "There's my little sister Emi and mom. My father works overseas so I'm used to him not being around, but...until I left for school, the three of us always lived together. It hasn't been easy, but having you and everyone else here helps." To be frank, if it wasn't for the support of his friends and his boyfriend, he'd be barely able to function here. Sure he handled the school aspect fine. Aichi always has. But considering he was as shy as they come, it was an understatement to say the size of Keter University and the number of people who walked its halls wasn't intimidating. "What about you? Any family or friends you miss?"

[crimsonkaiser]

「 @blasterexceed 」 | continued from 「 X 」

He really did make it too easy.

Aichi was far too naïve, which was fault of King Ahmes, really. But perhaps that was a good thing for the bodyguard. If the prince had any sort of inclination for reading behavior it'd be easy to read Kai's truer intentions when he acted like this.

But regardless of how Kai felt, he could never act upon those feelings. Aichi was spoken for long before Kai had the chance to cultivate his feelings in a different direction. But it was fine, things were fine as they were. He was fine, so long as he could stand by the prince's side.

Still, that didn't stop Kai from acting out.

Aichi tried to dispute him, but was failing miserably. Kai, almost feeling second-hand embarrassment resorts to sighing in the face of the prince's attempts to explain himself. Not that he needed to. Kai had known Aichi since the beginning, he knows all too well the situation and the reluctancy that went along with it.

Eventually it's all too much. He can't stand looking at that face for another moment longer. And so, Kai from his place on the stone wall looking over the archery range stands up to lean over Aichi. His bright blue eyes look deep into the prince's own as his hand moves beside the prince's head. At first it seems as though he's to cusp Aichi's burning red cheek, but in reality Kai was reaching back to grab the other's shoulder cape to bring it up and over his head to cover that flushed face of his.

That face... Kai didn't want anyone else to see it. That much he knew.

❝ Really now... Say what you will, Prince. But your face betrays you. ❞ As he says as much, he's pressing his hand down further on the top of the prince's head. Kai didn't want to see it; see the prince talk down to himself when Kai himself felt entirely different. But for every ounce of naivety the prince harbored, he was also just as stubborn. There wasn't much point in arguing.

He knows that. But still, it seemed he couldn't help himself.

❝ You're the prince of the Sanctuary, she's lucky to have you. ❞

The pleasantry leaves his tongue with a sour taste, as if his own words cut wounds into his mouth as he spoke them. It wasn't a lie of course, it was how he felt. But regardless of how he or anyone felt about the situation or one another it didn't change a thing. It wouldn't change a thing. Kai would still remain by Aichi either way; be it hand in hand or side by side.

...wishful thinking, as he lies to himself now. As the Prince's guard and not his promised one; Kai was meant to stand infront to act as the sword and shield for the Prince who was to remain behind him at all times. The thought of which was pushed out of his mind for the moment. If they acted as expected of them then he'd surely miss moments like this; moments where Aichi's pure, unadulterated expressions put on display as though....the Prince trusted Kai with seeing them completely.

He has to shake the sentiments from his mind quickly, lest he be overwhelmed by them. Instead he casts his gaze away from the Prince for a moment, as if scanning the immediate area for something before turning his attention back to Aichi. Although in truth it was because if he stared for too long he'd be caught up completely.

❝ Besides; You shouldn't talk ill of yourself. You'll upset the King as well as the entire Nation that you represent. Not to mention it's unsightly. What if Lady Tokura saw her fiancé in such a sorry state? But... it's alright, I'll protect you. ❞

Kai swears it, even with a situation as ridiculous as this he'd protect Aichi. Even if it must be from himself. And so, Kai does as his duty entails. And that is by taking the ends of the prince's shoulder cape and knotting it right under his nose making it so none would bear witness to that expression of his that had already burned itself deep into Kai's own mind. -

[blasterexceed]

Kai was always someone Aichi felt comfortable and safe around. It's been that way since they met as kids and long before the other was assigned as his bodyguard. If asked to give a reason as to why, it's something he couldn't put into words. It was more of a feeling. Though, considering the situation he's currently in, it seems those feelings were betraying him as his embarrassment heightens more by the second.

As their eyes meet and the distance between them closed, the red color that consumed his cheeks flustered out and consumed his entire face. Like a drum, his heart also booms loudly in his ears, taking his entire focus away from the sounds of nature that surrounded them. What was Kai up to? And why was his hand getting so close?

A testament to his lack of training in comparison to the other knights of the Royal Paladin clan, he is unable to react in time to the pulling of his light blue shoulder cape. The sight of his best friend is soon replaced by the fabric, its color consuming his sight. And he is left panicking at the circumstances.

This is what he gets for opening up?

"Ehhhh?! K-Kai-kun?! W-What are you-" His reaction is cut off by Kai's hand on his head, and Aichi is powerless to stop his movements. The act causes him to listen to the other's words whether he wanted to or not. If anyone else saw what Kai just did, something one could interpret as bullying, he would indeed be reported and punished. He was stepping out of line by pulling such a stunt on the prince he swore to protect, something the bodyguard is sure he is aware of.

And yet...in this little joke, Aichi notices that caring side to the usually cold warrior. The prince had been beating himself up again like he always did. It was a habit that often would start with a few comments before it spiraled, something Kai had witnessed plenty of times over the years. His duty was to protect him in both body and soul, the physical and emotional. While his little act with the cape was certainly annoying, more so now that he's tied it tightly to the point Aichi couldn't undo it, it was done out of care for him. His words only cemented that fact, as harsh as they were delivered.

"He really does care..." For now, many times, the prince beat himself down, the bodyguard was always there to lift him back up. Today's approach just happened to be unconventional, since he was being a bit too stubborn. That's all.

"You're...You're right." He speaks through the muffled fabric. "Misaki would surely scold me like you did. So would Emi. And...you know the last thing I want is to upset everyone, especially my father."

His father was so loving and brave. He did everything for his family, his clan, and his nation. Aichi didn't want to disappoint him, but that fear is exactly where his inferiority comes from. How could he possibly live up to that?

"I know you see me talking bad about myself...a lot. It's...not something I'm proud of. It's just the only way I can express my disappointment with myself." Being open like this was hard, but he feels safe around Kai to do so, even more than his own family. "I don't feel like I'm suited to be the next king at this moment. I'm not where I need to be. I know I could train more, try harder at my lessons, and try to build my social skills. It's just hard to even want to do that when I mess up every time, like when you saw me try and fail how to dance."

An embarrassing feat he wouldn't dare share with Misaki. It's why he's always 'gotten sick' when it came to formal events. The action was cowardly, but the embarrassment felt worse.

"But..." He then moves to take hold of Kai's hands, somehow feeling their warmth through the gloves. "You are always there to support me and encourage me to get back up and become a stronger version of myself. Your image...Your image of me that you shared with me is what I really want to become, a king you and everyone else can be proud of."

He still didn't want to marry Misaki. That was for certain. If he can find a way out of it for both of them he will. For now, he can only focus on what is in front of him; a throne he was to inherit whether he wanted it or not.

"Thank you...Kai-kun. I'm...very lucky to have you."