Ano bang Sapat sayo? (Stars don’t shine… they BURN.)
(A fanfic and a gift to Ravenwriter ^_^ Lowkey my first post of this fic and its been a while since i wrote smth… THIS IS MY FIRST TIME OK??? I plan to post more including art soon😋 Oh and I recommend listening “And the Hound Reprise (demo vers) on soundcloud! Or the official version on spotify 🩷 anyways enjooyy)
LASTLY, Celeste is Star btw🤧
The glow of candle lights scattered across the chandelier gave the midnight air a cozy charm. Ivan stretched out on her bed, while Celeste fixes her strings on her guitar. The sound of stings being plucked filled the room for a while, before the ogre decides to speak. “Midnight already,” Ivan said, flopping back onto Celeste’s bed with a sigh.“Feels like the night’s too quiet without your guitar.”
Celeste raised an eyebrow, sitting cross‑legged on the side of her bed. “Too quiet? You mean, you just want free entertainment.” She jokes, plucking a string that was a bit off tune. She sighs, a bit irritated as she adjusts the string to the right tune.
“Well, not really but—“ he sat up, as he glances at the guitar on her hands. “It’s just..” He pauses for a bit before continuing. “It’s been a while since I heard you played.. Why don’t you play something for me chipmunk? I know you have a lot on your mind lately. And,” He gently places a hand on her shoulder, with a soft look on his face.
“It helps calming down your stress. Especially with that uncontrollable mana of yours.”
She pauses, knowing that Ivan’s right. Of course, the past few months has been like hell for her ever since she “came back” to the castle by her three celestial ANNOYINGLY royal step-fathers. But she guesses, it wouldn’t hurt to play a song at this hour. It does help calming her down when it comes to stressful bullshit coming her way.
Who’s gonna hear her music at this time anyway?
Brushing her hair out of her face as she strums the strings on her guitar gently, it plays the right tune. “I guess.. I’m just glad you’re here with me, Ivan. Otherwise, I’d charge for midnight concerts.” She softly giggles.
“Worth every goin coin.” he chuckled after, settling in as she tuned the strings.
Celeste shook her head smiling, but her hands lingered on the guitar a moment longer. Ivan noticed the way her expression softened.
He knew her songs weren’t just music. They were broken cracks of her heart. And tonight, he was ready to listen.
A pause settles between them.
Celeste’s fingers hover above the strings, her breath caught somewhere between courage and memory. She glances down at her hands steady, but hesitant. As if she’s deciding if she should sing this song or not.
A quiet sigh escapes her. “Well, there’s still some time to play.” she murmurs.
Then with a flick of her wrist, she starts to play.
The opening chords drift out like a whisper, gentle and unhurried. The melody fills the space, soothing and patient, until after a few seconds, her voice joins it.
Meanwhile, right in the royal chambers, Sun, Eclipse, and Moon rested peacefully, holding each other in their arms, no one there to bother their sweet dreams.
The velvet curtains swayed faintly with the midnight breeze, and the chamber seemed wrapped in bliss.
Until.. Moon stirred. His eyes fluttering open to a distant sound. It’s not noise, but something softer.
It’s… Music? Followed by some singing? (Humming actually—)
The voice sounded familiar but it was too distant to hear. He wonders why is someone singing at this hour? Though, it is strangely comforting to hear.
He then, decides to investigate. Carefully, Moon slips out of Eclipse’s and Sun’s arms. The solar knight shifted slightly, letting out a soft, sleepy hum, while the bigger and “edgy” wolf king continued sleeping. As the mage quietly gets up from the bed, he grabbed a small lighted lantern nearby and carefully tiptoed towards the door.
With quiet resolve, he pushed open the chamber doors and stepped into the corridor, as the lantern guides through the dark. He follows the melody that beckoned him deeper into the castle’s hallways.
As the music drifted closer, Moon stopped right in front of Celeste’s door. Light shines through the small opening. (Wasn’t it supposed to be lights out and shouldn’t she be sleeping? It’s late..) He took a small peek at the small opening through the door. But to his surprise, it was his daughter, awake on her bed singing, while playing her guitar.
No wonder why’d the voice sounded familiar. It came from his sweet precious daughter. This is the first time hearing his starlight sing so… Beautifully.
Moon quietly stood near the door, capivated by Celeste’s voice. But just by listening to his daughter’s voice, it gave him the urge to stay beside her, to watch and listen as her music fills the room. It reminded of the old days when he would be the one singing lullabies to her when she was little.
Bakit pati ang munting apoy
Moon was too distracted, too busy listening to the singing when he didn’t notice the two “rayed” figures quietly approaching, until they stood behind him. One of them, gently placed a hand on Moon’s shoulder. It took a lot for the mage to hold back a startled gasp/yelp as he turns his head around, only to see two of his husbands Sun and Eclipse. Luckily, he manages to not alert Celeste and Ivan.
“Moonie, what are you doing here? Didn’t we agree to give Sunshine some space tonight?” Sun whispers worriedly knowing Celeste would be PISSED if she knew her fathers are lingering outside right outside her door, and she might think they were about to intrude again.
Moon softly smiles as he brings a finger to his lips, like he’s silently telling them to stay quiet. “Take a peek my loves.”
They both followed along as Sun and Eclipse took a closer look at the small opening through the door. Behind the door, they see their daughter on her bed, singing while strumming her guitar.
It’s delicate at first, trembling like a secret fear to be spoken, then it steadies, blooming into something achingly beautiful.
Sumayaw at magbingi-bingian
Naririnig ko pa ang boses ko
Sun’s eyes widen, like he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He looked even warmer than usual, almost like the song lit something inside him. He held his chest, clearly overwhelmed, and it looked like he might cry because he felt so proud and tender at the same time.
Eclipse feels his breath catch. His lips part slightly, stunned by the beauty of the moment. He leans forward instinctively, as if trying to absorb every note, every nuance. Softness spreads across his face
Sumayaw at magbingi-bingian
Naririnig ko pa ang boses ko
The silence stretched thin. Until a faint sniff slipped out. Ivan immediately notices, eyebrows furrowed in a quiet concern. He sees her tears slowly falling out of eyes, dripping down to her cheeks, holding her guitar tightly.
“Chipmunk…” His voice was low, careful, as though speaking too loudly might break her fragile composure. He was about to continue speaking till Celeste spoke.
“I’m fine.. Just—“ She wipes her tears as her shoulders drop, allowing herself to let her feelings out for a bit (instead of bottling it up like before.)
The orge didn’t press further. He stayed close, but leaned back just enough to give her space. Her sobs quieted after a while as she sniffled again. But this time her breath came steadier and her chest felt lighter.
She then unexpectedly, lets out a shaky laugh, half-tear, half-relief. Seeing this, Ivan lips curved into a soft smile. “Feeling better now? Geez, you got me a little worried there.”
Celeste wiped her cheeks, giving him a small smile in return. “Sorry Tito.” (Tito = Uncle)
Ivan tilted his head, pretending to study her face. “No need for apologizes. But you did make me wonder if I should start carrying tissues around just for you.”
She let out a quiet laugh, nudging his arm with her elbow. “You’d look ridiculous pulling tissues out of your pocket like some magician.”
“Ridiculous?” Ivan raised a brow, feigning offense. “Oh please, I genuinely do NOT want your snot going everywhere.”
“Hey! Like I’d be the one who’s so damn disgusting to do that! Don’t ruin this for me please.” Celeste scoff as Ivan chuckles.
He then remembers the handkerchief that Celeste gave. He takes it out from his pocket and hands it over to her. Celeste sees this as she notices the stitched embroidery bees on it, knowing it was the one she made for Ivan. “Ew, don’t tell me you—“
“I washed it you idiot. I wouldn’t give it to you if I didn’t. I’m not that disgusting. Just dry your eyes, otherwise your fathers might think you got stung by bees.” Celeste laughed, the sound lighter now, almost playful. “You’re terrible.”
Ivan leaned back with a grin, watching her cheeks flush with warmth instead of tears. “Terrible? Nah. I’m the hero with the handkerchief. Admit it.”
She smiles as she dabbed her eyes with the embroidered handkerchief, her smile lingering but fragile. Ivan reached out, brushing a stray tear from her cheek with the back of his knuckle. “Just so you know, don’t hesitate to ask for help. Or reach out to me. I may seem like I act irritated around you, but… I still care. Like I said before, next time you decide to get kidnapped? Leave a note.”
“Like.. Deadass write you a note? Or—“
“No, I’m just kidding. Just straight up tell me. And I’ll be there to help..” He gently places a hand on her shoulder. “You’re not alone on this chipmunk. I promise to get you out of this blasted place.”
“Pfft— You want to get out of this place because of that hellish training with Sunny side-up.”
“Well, true. And out of the uniforms too. They’re always so sti—“ Before he could continue, he was caught off guard when Celeste suddenly hugged him. (Out of nowhere.)
All she could say was “Thank you… Tito.”
(WELLL thats about it! I got lazy to do the dads’ POV but all i could say is that, Moon and Eclipse are currently restraining Sun to burst into the room to hold his sunshine and comfort her. Even though it annoys them all three, they couldn’t let Celeste know. OH AND idk if i should let them know that blasted KNIGHT was there. Oh sunny plans to have a “GOOD” hellish training in stored for him.. idk but YAY anyways you may translate the words since some of their are in tagalog💔thankyou so much for reading, shoutout to my friend who helped me write it🥹🥹 I PLAN TO MAKE CELESTE AKA STAR’S APPEARANCE SOONN!!)
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