of the stars

vega aestivum et de stellis iii. rightful heir of the astris kingdom. 100% original character. please read everything.

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        the other’s laughter makes his smile widen just slightly, his sightless eyes glittering with mirth. ekvan then dives down to nuzzle against vega’s neck, his prickly facial hair tickling the young man’s skin. he rubs his cheek against the other like a feline, ceasing his tickling to wrap his arms around vega and hold him still.

        then he stops, his eyes falling shut and his breathing slowing as he calms himself down. a low hum of a chuckle sounds in the back of ekvan’s throat, and he strokes vega’s spine with gentle fingers.

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        he'll never get tired of ekvan's prickly chin, he thinks.            humming softly, vega curls his toes while the hunter            settles against his petite frame. there's something...            calming about the way ekvan carries himself that the            prince can find balance in his own chaotic emotions:            he visibly relaxes to the steady heartbeat of his friend.             "will you get mad at me if i ask you to not go?" vega             asks a question he already knows the answer to, but             he can't help but cling onto the other to show his fear             for ekvan's life every time he goes out on a mission.             small fingers card through messy dark hair. it's much            more coarse than his, but he likes the way it feels when             he musses the already tousled hair. "sorry. i won't say            anything more."

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        ’ then i will be a vampire, that won’t get in the way of my work, ’ he replies simply, noting the laughter in the young man’s voice with a little smile. ekvan’s hands rest on the other’s sides, and before vega can even think to respond, fingers are attacking his sensitive skin mercilessly.

        ’ after all— ’ he chuckles, ’ — i know you’d still be my friend. ‘

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       and he shrieks, squealing in laughter when his          sides are tickled by calloused fingers. it's odd          how beautiful someone who frowns for most of          the day can be when they smile. vega is smitten          by the way his friend's face lights up--ekvan is          flawless in his eyes, but no matter how many           times the alien tells him, he doesn't seem to           believe him in the slightest. humans were very          difficult to understand.           "stop--!" he wheezes in between bursts of laugh-          ter that can surely be heard throughout the entire          inn. "as long as you--eek!--don't go after my neck,          maybe!" 

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        ekvan shifts the other around in his lap so they’re both comfortable, then rests his cheek in the other’s soft hair. ’ this evening. it isn’t a dragon this time, if that takes some worry from your shoulders. ‘

        his hand rests on the small of vega’s back, pressing him ever closer. ’ just a couple of vampires, nothing i can’t handle… ‘

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       "it doesn't, actually," vega retorts in a firm voice,           huffing loudly. "but thank you for trying." his frown           deepens, but since ekvan can't really see that, he           puffs out his cheeks loudly while pushing at his            broad chest. "yeah, and if you get bit, then what?"            the hands tickle him a bit, and vega squirms in an           attempt to roll out of ekvan's lap. "i read--" he tries           his best not to laugh, but laughter slips in between           the prince's words. "--you can get turned into one."

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        ’ that’s not it— ’ but vega’s already changed the subject, and it causes ekvan’s jaw to clench and his brows to furrow. milky eyes fall shut and he sighs at the sensation of a soft, unmarred hand curling around his larger one. he squeezes vega’s hand lightly, then reaches up with his other to push back the young man’s bangs and press a kiss to his forehead.

        ’ i promise. ‘

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         as much as he wants to, vega can't stay mad             at the other for too long. he unintentionally leans             in at the act of affection, grumbling a blessing in             his native tongue into ekvan's shirt. he knows the             hunter means well. but dammit, he wants to do             something for him, too!              "when do you leave?" the prince shifts closer              until he's tucked himself under the other's chin             snugly. vega wraps himself in ekvan's arms,              and plops down into his lap.

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        ’ no, vega. the last thing i want to do is put you in danger. you’re far too… ’ valuable to me. ’ … nevermind. but you can’t come. please understand. i will be fine. i always pull through, don’t i? ‘

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         vega recoils as if he's been struck. "what?" he presses,              growing hot in the face. "am i too weak to worry about              saving your butt?" it's not like him to jump to conclusions,              but he's had more than enough of seeing his dear friend             bloody and bruised when he could have at least prevented             one of his injuries. the prince chews on his bottom lip,              clearly frustrated. "... fine." he speaks through clenched             teeth... and even if he's agreed, it doesn't mean vega has             promised to follow through.              "but you're not a god, ekvan." he learned that word recently.             his voice grows quiet as he holds one of the hunter's hands             in fear. "just don't over do it, okay?"

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        ’ if i’ve told you once, i’ve told you a thousand times — it’s too dangerous for you to come along. stay at the inn. i’ll be back soon. ‘

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         "--the last time you said that, you came back half dead!             why won't you let me come with you for once? i know i'm             useless, but the least i could do is tell you when some              giant... lizard... thing is about to eat your head for lunch!"

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"being impervious to poisons would be a good thing, yes.”                                                 he ruffles the other’s hair. while ekvan                                                 certainly can’t see the other’s gaze, see                                                 the admiration, he can certainly feel the                                                 other’s eyes boring into him. a hint of a                                                 smirk tugs at his lips. deadly night shade                                                 tends to work fast—vega isn’t showing any                                                 signs of being poisoned. curious and curiouser.

                                                in a soft voice, he requests, “take us back to                                                 the inn. it’s far too noisy out here.” ekvan’s hand                                                 drops, sliding down the side of vega’s neck, over                                                 his shoulder and down his arm to touch his small                                                 hand. then their fingers lock, ekvan’s hand almost                                                 completely enveloping vega’s. “please.”

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              without another word, vega gives a firm nod before darting                  forward with ekvan in tow. he can't help but let out a rather                  excited giggle---- it always made vega so unbelievably happy                   whenever he could be of aid to ekvan. the man was so strong,                   so independent, vega was sure he was more of a nuisance                   most of the time! but despite his roughness, vega knew he had                  his friend's trust.                   heavy earrings clatter noisily as the little alien looks to and fro                  for the inn they were staying at. though the crowds and noises                  of the marketplace were surely distracting, with a little focus,                   the prince was capable of relying on his sharper than normal                   senses to navigate the both of them. he makes sure to greet                   the innkeeper out of respect, even if the woman gives him a                   cold, accusing glare in return.                  before vega releases ekvan's hand, he gives it a squeeze, as if                  reluctant to let go. "can i bathe first tonight?" bare feet pattered                  against the wooden floor to push a chair out for his friend. vega                  closes the door behind them and struggles with the lock for a few                  minutes, before the lock latches on successfully. he seems proud                   of himself.

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"… if you begin foaming at the mouth, we’ll know.”                          a sigh slips past his lips and he reaches                          out, feeling for his friend’s shoulder before                          resting a firm yet gentle hand upon it. clouded                          eyes seem to look straight at vega—but they                          both know ekvan cannot see him.

                         ekvan does manage to smile. “but you’re so full                          of surprises, it wouldn’t be a shock if you became                          impervious to natural poisons as well.”

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             "oh, okay.” that was easy to remember. "gotcha----hic!"                  a sheepish grin blooms over his face, and he tucks his                  hair behind one ear as ekvan draws closer. his heart                   flutters for more than one reason. vega squirms himself                  so that his friend's broad palm rests on his fluffy head                   instead, satisfied when the warmth radiated from his                   human friend meets his own.                  "imper---- immmmm... per... what? is... that a good thing?                   do you like it?" vega beams up, eyes nearly shining. it's                  almost a good thing ekvan can't see the way the prince                   admires the hunter. 

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"you ate… deadly night shade. then i should assume                             you don’t know it’s effects. er, i should be                             taking you to a doctor. are you feeling ill?”

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             "deadly? as in, i'm going to die?"                   alert eyes widen in alarm as the little prince holds his stomach                   in fear. he trembles, but he doesn't feel that sick. or rather, he                   doesn't feel any different than he did before he ate the cursed                   food. he looks back up at the other with confusion.                  "um, uh, wait. how do i know i feel 'ill', ekvan?" 

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"i’m sorry—you did what?”

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             "i, uh... i ate it?"

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Summer triangle by Cano Vääri on Flickr.

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                    "yes, your name is vega. i hear you                            now take refuge on one of many children—                            earth, the humans call it.”

                    a strand of hair is tucked behind her ear, a                            smile gracing itself upon her lips as she                            looks down at the tiny being. her pointed                            ears twitch, earrings clicking together and                            shining in the light she seemed to give off.

                    "you may call me helia—most know me, how-                            ever, as the sun. the very core of this solar system.”

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               "you... you know my name," vega whispers                      in complete awe, slowly drawing closer. he can't help                      but be fascinated---- he doesn't remember the last time                      he's felt so close to someone within the first ten minutes                      of meeting them. well, except that one time he fell from                       sky and into the ocean to be saved by a hairy human.                       vega's smile grows even bigger as helia greets him.                       his own ears press against his head in a submissive                      manner, and soon he's bowing his head to show her                      the respect she deserved. "miss helia, it's an honor to                       be in your presence. can... can i ask why you're, um,                      here? m-my sister always told me the sun was too...                       busy to come visit." a pause. vega gasps, a sudden                       frown settling on his blue face.                      "oh, no," he whines, physically drooping. "i-is this all                      just a dream, miss helia?" 

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                    "— ? are you the little prince i have heard so much about?”

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               he can barely hold in his excitement----                     something deep within him resonated with this                     graceful beauty, and said little prince is practically                     jumping up and down to get a better look at her.                     eyes twinkling, vega blushes and remembers his                     manners at the last minute, backing off shyly with                     a glowing face.                    "um...! what... have you heard about me?"

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A wide-field view of the Summer Triangle, a giant triangle in the sky composed of three bright stars: Vega (top left), Altair (lower middle) and Deneb (far left) (source)

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                    "i miss home.”

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               "and home probably misses you," vega                        keeps his eyes on the ground. guilt sinks both of his                        shoulders-- he knows exactly why his sister ended up                        on this planet. it was no coincidence. "you look tired,                        altair. like, really tired."

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The Summer Triangle

Image Credit: Ruben Kier

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             ”It’s nice to meet you too, just Vega… and it’s fine with me if we take a break. I’ve been walking around for quite a while as well. Why don’t we find somewhere to sit down for a few minutes?”

Looking around, Edea spots a cafe with an outdoor patio across the square. Maybe they could sit at a table there for a little while and survey the crowd for any sign of Ekvan at the same time.

"Are you thirsty at all?"

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                with edea's suggestion, vega gladly takes                       a seat directly across from the other at a small, private                        table for two. with a relieved sigh, the prince reached up                       to dab at the quickly forming sweat along his temples.                       "as a matter of fact, i am-- but i can't tolerate cold drinks                        to save my life. trust me, i tried," the alien sighs as if such                       a reaction was of the norm around these parts. bare feet                       swing from the edge of the chair, as his short legs didn't                        even brush against the ground. "you should get something                        too," vega insists with a nod.                        as if on cue, a waitress soon accompanies them, offering                       a smile to both, although her gaze on vega lingers more                       so than with edea. it doesn't bother him one bit as he goes                       and requests for the hottest drink available. long, pointed                       ears twitch with curiosity as vega smiles at the girl before                       him. "miss edea, what're you gonna get?"