Espoir et rêves

Maria, 29 | she/her | INFP | writer wannabe; tea and literature enthusiast.

[espoir-et-reves]

My stories on AO3

Works in progress:

Shadows of Fate Sakura-centric, time-travel fix-it fic (second part of the “a stranger in time dancing in flames, whispering to the stars” series)

Theory of Happiness Shisui-centric (fourth part of the “a stranger in time dancing in flames, whispering to the stars” series)

Would you... Sakura-centric/ Shisui-centric ShiSaku romace (M) 

A Tale of Songs and Ashes ShiSaku soulmate AU during the Warring States Period, with many ships. Historical-ish, Fantasy and Japanese mythology influences. (M)

Nine for a kiss ShiSaku fantasy AU, modern AU with magic, dark fae!Shisui, witch!Sakura

Complete: 

Trials of Change Sakura-centric, time-travel fix-it fic  (first part of the “a stranger in time dancing in flames, whispering to the stars” series)

Nightstrolls NejiSaku romace (though, I am planning to make this a series...eventually)

Locus amoenus  KakaSaku oneshot, based on Greek mythology (Eros & Psyche)

sun-kissed, carrying the scent of salt and midnight’s breath  ShiSaku romance, modern setting AU, Sakura-centric (M)

paper hearts sort of InoSaku but not really, ANBU AU oneshot, Ino-centric (M)

pictures hung in the shadows (memories of a different life) Sakura-centric, post-Fourth Shinobi War canon divergence oneshot

awhile ago and far away Mito-centric oneshot, Fantasy and Japanese Mythology AU, implied HashiMito 

barely breathing (but still alive) Temari-centric oneshot, ShikaTema, Post-Fourth Shinobi War, Female friendships, PTSD themes

Gettin' heavy with the devil (you can hear the wedding bells) ItaSaku oneshot, paranormal, modern AU, demon!Itachi, psychic!Sakura, Sakura-centric (M)

I will go to you like the first snow ShiSaku oneshot, Alternative Universe - Canon Divergence, Christmas holidays, fluff with implied sexual content

Tipsy in front of love ShiSaku oneshot, modern AU, bodyguard!Sakura, actor!Shisui (M)

[espoir-et-reves]

WE ARE BACK BABY~

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Shadows of Fate (Trials of Change sequel) update! Chapter 12 is two years late but FINALLY up!

Also, please check out @hibiscusseaart amazing fanart of the lynxes here

[espoir-et-reves]

https://archiveofourown.org/works/34262878/chapters/235217971

Chapter 13 - nothing breaks like a heart is up now!

[espoir-et-reves]

WE ARE BACK BABY~

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Shadows of Fate (Trials of Change sequel) update! Chapter 12 is two years late but FINALLY up!

Also, please check out @hibiscusseaart amazing fanart of the lynxes here

[espoir-et-reves]

Hello! I don't know if you got my previous question but I was asking if there's gonna be an update on your most famous sakura fanfic shadow of fate anytime soon. I read it about 6 times now that and trial of change and I'm always anticipating when the next chapter is gonna come out 😭 I love your work so much amd your writing I hope I'm not disturbing you. Also how was your move? Have you settled in? How's life been lately for you? Hope everything's great ❗️❗️❗️❗️

Hello friend and sorry for replying so late.

First of all thank you for reading and loving the ‘stranger in time’ series 💖

To answer your question, yes, there will be an update and hopefully it’ll be soon! I’ve been on a long hiatus but I’m getting back to writing and working on my wips as of late.

Ah, my move was fine and I’ve fully settled in my job, although it has quite irregular hours. Alas, I’m not complaining because it also has the best work environment I’ve ever had so far lol

I hope you’re doing well, too! Until next time 💖

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Hey! I just caught up with your time travel Sakura series and I wanted to let you know it is one of the best things I’ve read in my life and I admire the depth of your characters (because you’ve made them your own at this stage), the way they are all so complex (I don’t think most people who sing this praise about other works, published or fanfics, mean it with this level of sincerity), and this is an overall genius-level of work. I am YEARNING for a new chapter and I can’t wait for Sakura to reunite with Shisui for good, the absence of him is so heartbreaking in everything she doesn’t say or even allow herself to think and this is the best slow burn romance I’ve read in my entire life. I’m not even 100% sure you’ll have them end up together but they love each other and trust each other and are so fiercely loyal and devoted to one another I can’t imagine them loving other people more than that.

I hope you’re keeping well. I know real life can be hectic but I hope you find the time and the inspiration to write again soon as I am desperate to see what will happen next in a way I haven’t been in years.

Hello dear,

I’m sorry for the late reply but I’ve been keeping away from my fics and the fandom for a while, mainly because I was severely burnt out and needed some “time off”.

Thank you so much for your kind words, and of course for reading and loving the series. It’s always a great pleasure knowing that my little work brings others joy, comfort or generally evokes any emotion whatsoever.

It’s pretty much my “rule” to not make one dimensional characters, even if they only appear in one scene amidst the many, many… many chapters I’ve written (and will write) because to me they need to feel real and relatable to some degree. They’re complex because people in general are complex. They have their own stories, emotions, likes and dislikes, dreams and personalities just like you and me. So, I’m glad you think I’ve achieved that 🤭

Hopefully, you won’t terribly mind yearning for just a little bit longer for a new chapter. I am back to this story, working on its continuation and if daily life allows it, it’ll be out within the month. Let me not make any promises however, because my job has very irregular hours.

In any case, know that I am well and back to writing!

Again, thank you and hope you’re well 💖

[espoir-et-reves]

i just finished trials of change, but i was wondering if there was a third installment? there seems to be a second and a fourth but not a third

Hello and sorry for replying so late.

Yes, there’s supposed to be a third book in the series but that’ll come after I finish the second. And let me tell you, finishing SoF will take some time lol

Thank you for reading and supporting the ‘stranger in time’ series 💕

[espoir-et-reves]

hello! my name is Valery, I found your work on ao3, and I really like it, you have a huge writing talent! but I noticed that you haven't been online for a long time. Of course, anything could have happened, but I'm still a little worried about you. write if you need help, or just want to talk, or something else. good luck and prosperity! 💖🍀✨

Hello dear Valery!

Thank you so much for your kind words and reaching out to me💖 yep, I’ve been MIA for a while due to moving, getting a new job and generally trying to live life as it is.

No need to worry, I’m still here and still working on my wips whenever I have the time (and inspiration) to hopefully post more chapters — and new works in the future.

Again thank you so much and hope you’re doing alright as well! Much love 💕

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i swear to god if one more stupid fandom ruins a beautiful text post i am calling the police

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I am obligated to reblog this again, because it is now Superwholock, and therefore perfection.

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people need to remember that every tumblr post in 2012 was like this

[hibiscusseaart]

So lately I got really into the Naruto fandom and I stumbled upon a great series: Trials of Change and Shadows of Fate by @espoir-et-reves and I feel in love! Sakura-centric with Shisui??? Damn sign me in

It's a spoilery territory, but whatever, you should go read, cuz there's so much more! So there's lynx summons and I love them so much! But it's a lot of them and they're all important. Plus they got their own families and different powers and my puny visual loving brain just couldn't connect the dots. So I decided to draw them. If you're familiar with the fic, you may notice that someone (me) asked for their names, powers and appearances in the comments lately :D

Here they are in genealogy tree style!

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I’m screaming with how cool this is 💖😭

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Hi! I wanted to tell you that I just finished part 1 and 2 of "a stranger in time dancing in flames, whispering to the stars" and I enjoyed it so, so much. The way you write the characters is amazing, and I love the way you developed them! Naruto being more mature, smarter and quick-witted thanks to finally getting a proper education and a happy childhood is a lovely way to tackle the problems he had both in the shinobi academy and life in general, and Sasuke getting to be with his clan and study the techniques they've had for centuries while training with his family and friends and turning out to be a stronger and kinder version than the one that was filled with nothing but hatred and anger is a nice change of pace from the canon's "you're weak because you lack hatred", and I love it! The characters get so much development and go through moments that are so, so rough and painful in ways that tear them apart- yet it's never the pain that makes them stronger, but the unconditional support and love that others give to them, poor Sakura is going through so much and then people think to come to her thinking that she can somehow help them with problems that kid has no way to know how to help them with (Shin ik you're in a lot of pain and I'm so sorry but Sakura is NOT the best person to help with love problems, all she got from "love" was a literal hole in her chest). It's really funny how this Sasuke DOES like her but she's completely done with him bc of the other timeline that she never even notices the signs that, when she sees on people looking at others that are not her, she immediately recognizes, which now that I think about it may also come from Sakura thinking that no one would love her the way she is now, not even in a conscious way bc of thinking that she doesn't deserve it or anything, but simply putting herself out of the possibility of ever dating anyone unconsciously because she couldn't even imagine herself being in one because of the weight the world puts on her shoulders without knowing about it (and I'm so glad she has people to talk about it, because after all she IS human and has her own limits on her mental health, and those chapters after Shisui had died that had warnings about either death or self-harm had me worrying about her so much) your fanfic has been wonderful to read, and I wanted to thank you for making something so beautifully written

Hello, and terribly sorry for the late reply.

First of all thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad that you’re enjoying the series and the way I’ve portrayed the characters in their new/altered circumstances 💕

Naruto, even in canon, exhibited a level of emotional strength and such kindness that honestly amazed me considering the way everyone had been treating him. In my fic that existed as well in his first years of life, but now, him being part of a loving family and having close friends way earlier only works to amplify those traits, as well as mature him in different ways than in canon. He has people to lean on, so he can be vulnerable as well, but in the same vein, having people he cares about makes him want to be stronger in order to keep them safe.

The same goes for Sasuke. And since his family was never taken away from him, he’s allowed to be the kind, considerate, loyal son, brother and friend he couldn’t be in canon. I’m basing their personalities on what we know and have seen about them. Canon Sasuke as a child was downright cute, happy, kind and a bit obsessed with his brother 😂

You are quite right about Sakura’s feelings. On one hand she’s not even considering romantic love and dating because she has the greatest mission ever resting on her shoulders, but yes, she is also feeling… not unworthy of love per se but close to that. Her whole existence in this timeline is followed by secrets and deception. Even if it’s not to hurt others, the fact remains: no one but a very select few actually know her and love her for all she is. Part of her is scared for how the people she cares about would treat her if they ever found out that she’s been lying to them their whole lives. And honestly, her friends are still in a way the ghosts of theirselves she knew in another life.

Thank you so much for reading “a stranger in time” and I hope you’ll enjoy the rest of what’s to come! Until next time 💖

[espoir-et-reves]

Hey, I’ve just finished reading trials of change, and fallen absolutely in love with it! It’s a beautiful piece of work, and it’s made me cry, and laugh, and stay up reading it through the night. Who’s your favourite character? And how did you come up with Sakura’s cherry blossom seal? I love the idea!

Hello, hello and happy new year 💖🎉

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed ToC and hope you’re also liking the rest of the series (which I need to update at some point 😂)

Hm… that’s a good question. Who is my favorite character? I think I’m inclined to say Sakura (which is true as she, along with Shikamaru and Gaara are my favorite characters of Naruto) since she is the protagonist of my fic, but I also love my sad boy Shisui to death, and I’m quite fond of my version of Genma— he’s sort of like a cool uncle/cousin figure to Sakura and Naruto in Trials of Change, even if we don’t see him that often.

I don’t quite remember how I came up with Sakura’s cherry blossom seal idea but I think it was because she’s said to have great chakra control. It made me think that it could extend to others’ chakra as well, so with the seal she can bind and/or drain their chakra levels.

Hope you’re well! Until next time 💕

[espoir-et-reves]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

For ShiSaku Weekend 2023 | Day 1: Bodyguard AU

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Rating: Explicit

Relationship: Haruno Sakura x Uchiha Shisui

Tags: modern AU, actor!Shisui, Bodyguard!Sakura

Summary:

Uchiha Shisui, a former idol who's currently trying to establish himself in the acting world. After an almost fatal accident, his mother-hen of a manager persuades him to hire additional security. All is well until he finds himself not even being able to think clearly anymore.

The reason for his metaphorical brain freeze had a name: Haruno Sakura.

[officialshisakucult]

Hello everyone and welcome to the Official ShiSaku fan page!

In a little under 2 months we will be holding an official event “ShiSaku Weekend 2023” on July 28th-30th, 2023🌸

If you’re planning on participating make sure to use the tag #ShiSakuWeekend2023 so we can see and repost all of your amazing works!

Also, you can join our ShiSaku Cult server on discord https://discord.gg/XBYKM8QG where we can share our love for this amazing ship, support each other and just have fun🌸

Join the ShiSaku Cult Discord Server!

Check out the ShiSaku Cult community on Discord - hang out with 302 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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just a reminder!

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🍡 ItaSaku week 2023 🌸

Welcome friends to ItaSaku week 2023 hosted by the ItaSaku discord server ❤️

What is ItaSaku week?

A week dedicated to our favorite couple in the Naruto fandom. We'll be posting fanfics, arts, and everything else related to ItaSaku and the prompts that were selected for this year! Speaking of which...

🍡 Prompts 🌸

1. Trapped together

2. Genjutsu

3. Back in time

4. Akatsuki!Sakura/Hokage!Itachi

5. Found anonymous letters

6. Unexpectedly expecting

7. I don't need your help/I want to help you

Backup prompts

1. And they were roommates

2. Mission gone wrong

3. Could you please stop that? That's driving me crazy.

4. Black tie affair

5. Immortal/reincarnation

6. Handcuffed/stuck together and about to go boom

7. Great. We're stranded. Now what?

🍡 WHEN 🌸

August 21-27 2023

🍡 How do I participate? 🌸

Use a prompt and start creating! Upload during ItaSaku week 2023 with the tag 'itasakuweek 2023' (please be precise otherwise I might miss your tagged work!). To be sure I see it, feel free to send me a DM. We'll be reblogging artworks and fanfics on Tumblr and collecting all fics on AO3 in a collection!

Please don't upload any works before the 21st! And note that the prompt is tied to the day. Ie prompt 1 is the 21st of august, etc.

🍡 Queries? 🌸

Feel free to send me an ask or a DM! Good luck and I can't wait to see what beautiful stories we'll have this year! 🍡 🌸

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Boruto animator illustration in celebration of Sakura and Lady Chiyo vs Sasori 1st place in top best Naruto battles.