Musespelheim

A pumpkin patch of muses Ducky's Multi-muse blog 

[musespelheim-blog]

Waver nervously adjusted his tie and approached Iskandar with a box of gourmet chocolates. "Hey um, I don't know if you like this kind of stuff but- well, just take it already." He blushed as he shoved the chocolates at him. "It's for all you've done for me, as both my servant and my king." Afterwards he produced an expensive bottle of chocolate wine. "And this is from the other me, he couldn't be here tonight because of work but he wanted me to give this to you."

Iskandar was a bit surprised by Waver’s gift, not thinking Waver was really the type to be into these kind of festivities. It was appreciated regardless though. “Boy, You did not have to give me anything!  I am content with just spending time with you to be quite honest.” 

“Though, I’m sorry that I did not come prepared. I am not custom to this era’s festivities. Was I suppose to get you something in return?” he looked absolutely embarrassed, by the fact that he had nothing to give. He leaned over and gave Waver a small kiss as a show of thanks. He figured this would have to do for now. “Would you like to spend the day playing games with me?” 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

“S-Sire…” Waver hissed in embarrassment at the compliment, his blush spreading as he covered his eyes with his hands. His breaths had grown a bit heavy from the array of kisses Iskandar had been peppering him with that his compliment took him off guard. 

Even more shocking though was when he stopped. The puzzled look on Iskandar’s face was quite cute actually, Waver considered admitting it aloud just to tease him back. He chuckled and leaned in for a peck on his nose as he started to loosen his tie.

Once it was loosened though and a few buttons of his shirt had even been undone, he glanced around his office with a sudden embarrassing realization. The presence of his students’ graded papers on his desk over there, the books on his shelves including ones written by him and his peers, he couldn’t bring himself to do this here.

“Hey…” He started, burying his face in his hand again. “As much as I want to continue this, we can’t here.” Then he uncovered his face, “Come home with me.”

Iskandar watched Waver closely and he was about to return to what he was doing, but he was stopped. “Oh? Very well. Do not want your peers to hear you, do you not?” he could not help but chuckled a bit, getting off of Waver. 

He offered to help him off of the ground once he was on his own two feet. “Let us go then! We can go by chariot for old time’s sake!” 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

“Hey, don’t sweat it. I’m not gonna be mad if you can’t stop right away.” Waver laughed, not actually bothered too much by the other calling him ‘boy’ since it was what he had always called him from the start. It was only jarring now when he was certainly no longer young enough to fit that description.

Now he was taken by surprise with the sudden surge of affection from Iskandar. Next thing he knew he was on his back gazing up at the other. He didn’t stop him, only reached up to brush his fingers through that beard, smiling with satisfaction on how soft it was. “Keep going.” He finally whispered.

When Iskandar was given that cue, he certainly wasn’t going to hold back. He continued to kiss his face and then he went further down to his neck. Leaving a small trail of kisses there, and occasionally nibbling. He was trying to be gentle but there would defiantly be marks left behind. 

“I was wrong, a smile is not the only good look on your face.” he teased, referring to how flustered Waver looked. 

He wanted to move his shirt out of his way, but there was something stopping him that he was not sure how to remove. “Bo- I mean Waver... I am not too up to date with this era’s clothing... how do you...?” he touch the tie, looking stumped. 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

Dammit, he really let Iskandar play him like that again. His laughter made him jump, fearing that it was loud enough for the whole academy to hear. “I shoulda known.” Cue another facepalm. “And you don’t have to call me ‘Boy’ anymore, y’know? I’m as old as you.” He paused, “Physically anyway.”

Though that didn’t matter now even when Rider removed the cigar from Waver’s lips because he knew exactly why he did. Then, he told him exactly what he needed to hear, his love reciprocated. A feeling of butterflies welled up in him and his arms slid around the other’s shoulders as they kissed.

“I haven’t felt this happy in such a long time, I’m so glad you could come back to me in this lifetime.” He finally whispered against the other’s lips once they broke the kiss.

“..Ah.. I guess old habits can be hard to break, huh? But you are right, I promise to stop calling you boy.” Iskandar grinned all goofy, rubbing the back of his neck. For him it did not seem like it had been long since they have seen each other but he understood it had been much longer for Waver. He felt kind of bad about it, but he knew it was nothing he could of really changed. He was here now at the very least.

“I am glad I was able to see you again too, Waver.” He agreed, gently kissing him multiple times. He wanted to kiss him all over if he could. Iskandar might of gotten a bit out of hand with the kissing and pushed Waver over, he was now pinning him from above. 

[cosumuse-blog]

A very tired Cu alter is lying on the floor surrounded by sugar and broken bits of chocolate that once belonged to chocolate boars. 

“So…much…sugar.”

Despite the gruesome scene, everything smells quite pleasant.

[musespelheim-blog]

Karna walked in on a scene that looked like a very chocolaty murder. He wasn’t sure if he should really ask what happened. Luckily for the berserker he already had a broom in hand that he was using earlier. Despite their differences in the past he started helping with the mess. He did not want his master to deal with something like this later. 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse: 

“It’s just the wine, you big idiot.” Waver teased right back about complimenting him, using his favorite word for him from all those years ago. Of course he meant all those things he said, the alcohol had just given him the push to finally be more open with him about it.

“The Waver Velvet?” He laughed, hearing that from a man who was an actual legend among men talk as though he was himself was really flattering. There was no joy greater for him than this moment in his life so far to hear that Iskandar…seemed to return those feelings he held? Or at the very least, he was flattered that his retainer felt that way about him. Not to mention, he had always treated Waver as though he were a king himself.

Oh but there was that matter now. Iskandar’s voice switching tone sent a shiver down his spine. “You mean that’s the first thing you bring up? You really are an idiot.” He gave Iskander’s bicep a punch, which was really like punching a boulder. He knew it wouldn’t hurt him one bit. Afterwards he buried his face in his hands, his face burning and his body hot with arousal though he tried his best to ignore that for now.

“I mean…” His face grew hotter and he swallowed hard before he found the strength to look him in the eye. “I’ve fought alongside you and been through worse. Besides, it’s not like we’ve never…well. Had something like this before.” Being cooped up with a large handsome man like Iskandar in that small room from time to time did lead to some experimenting in the past after all, all mana transfers aside.

“Listen.” He instantly pulled himself together as he pulled a cigar from his coat pocket and placed it in his lips, not yet lighting it in case Iskandar didn’t approve of it. For now though, it helped him think more clearly.

“The way I see it? If I’m tough enough to have summoned you in the past and even keep up with you, a tussle in the bed with you is nothing in comparison.” He sighed as he added, “Yes of course I’m up to the challenge, idiot.” This man really knew how to push his buttons and make him feel like his younger self again.

Iskandar let out a laugh that probably could of shook the building itself, enjoying the reaction he got out of Waver. He mostly was just teasing with him, something he was known for doing even with his closest companions. Which of course he considered Waver to be one of them. 

“Calm down now, boy. No reason to get yourself all worked up! Save that for a bit later.” he teased, now pulling waver closer to him. “I am only being honest. Which I already knew you would up for such a challenge. I have been with you long enough through numerous battles to know that!” 

Iskandar stopped his teasing for now, noticing Waver was getting a bit tired of it. He did not mind the cigar but for now he needed it out of the way so he took it from Waver’s mouth and set it aside. “I do love you too, Waver...” He whispered in a sweet genuine voice, gently kissing him.

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

“Been looking forward to it, I’m glad I finally can.” He took a sip of his new glass, trying to keep his steady pace with Iskandar now that he had slowed down. “Always wanted to drink with the legend himself.” Now that he was pleasantly tipsy, the compliments for the other man were just rolling out of him.

And there it was, he really did notice that. For once, Waver wanted him to try and tease him about something he said and was surprised he hadn’t at the start. Iskandar must have been too wrapped up in the festivities to mention it right away. Waver scooted closer to the other, eventually finding himself in his king’s lap. 

“Si- no…Alexander.” He shivered, having said his actual name rather than Rider, some royal form of address, or even Iskandar which the man himself used more commonly. His hands gently grasped his as he gazed up into his eyes.

“I’ve been in love with you since that day back at the summoning circle. I  couldn’t find myself to say it at the time since we were in a war and I still hadn’t gotten the courage to say it.” His grasp on Iskandar’s hands loosened as he realized he was starting to blush again. 

“I didn’t know at the time what you would think and I was happy with just being your retainer…but now that you’re back? I had to make sure to tell you this time. I love you, my king.”

Today sure was full of surprises, that not even the king of conquerors could predict. He was a bit lost for words at first but he quickly gathered himself. He knew Waver had a lot of admiration for him but he was never really sure if it was love or not. He figured he would wait for Waver to gather the courage to tell him if that was the case, and now it was obvious that it was.

“You are full of compliments today are you?” he smirked a little, taking another sip of his drink. Once he finished it off he sat down the glass and looked down at Waver who was now in his lap.

“The Waver Velvet? In love with me? What a honor!” he grinned, squeezing Waver’s hand lovingly. His voice then changed to something a bit more sultry. “You do realize what being my lover entails do you not? Are you sure you are ready for such a demanding challange, Waver?” 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

As Iskandar did their toast, Waver remained in awe of the other. “To ours.” He chimed in, voice naturally much softer, as he returned with clinking his glass against the other one.

Damn. Just watching him drink was impressive. By the time Iskandar was done, Waver had only taken a few meager sips, just enough to get half of the glass down. It was gonna take a lot for him to keep up with his king.

“Heh, you got it.” Immediately he replenished Rider’s glass before going back to his own, giving it a good swirl before trying to sip the rest down. “Come to think of it, this is the first time I’ve actually had a drink with you, isn’t it?” He rested against the larger man, downing his glass now before moving to refill his. He could feel his face getting warm.

“You’re right, it is pretty glorious. I feel good already.”

Iskandar drank his now full glass more slowly this time, not wanting to seem rude and not fully enjoy the taste. Plus Waver said something that caught his attention.

“Boy, you are right! The last time were together, you were too young to drink. It is nice we can finally enjoy a drink together! A very joyous time indeed!” he smiled, deciding to gently ruffle up Waver’s hair affectionately. “I am honored that this is our first drink together!”

He was starting to feel a bit more relax now but no where near drunk just yet. “Say boy, did you not call me your lover a moment ago? Do you really mean that?” he smirked, hoping for a good answer out of him.

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

“I’ve had a lot of time to think about it.” On the inside he was absolutely jumping with joy that his king- no, the man he loved was really flattered with his gift. He actually managed to take him by surprise and that was a feat he never imagined he could pull off.

Was that even a blush? It looked so nice with his beard. Waver grinned from ear to ear. Normally he settled in for a quiet evening with some wine and a cigar so all of this excitement was most needed after so long.

“Sure thing, my love.” This time he called him that sincerely once Iskandar kissed him and he flashed him a coy smile as he uncorked the bottle to pour the both of them a glass.

Iskandar took one of the full glasses gladly from Waver, taking in the aroma of the drink. It smelt wonderful and it was just what he needed right now.

“To our long waited reunion, and wonderful adventures that await us!” he cheered triumphantly, clinking his glass against Waver’s. 

He proudly drank the whole glass in one go. Much was expected from the king of conquerors. He was already ready for another glass. “Please, another my boy! This drink is absolutely glorious!”

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

“You’re in luck.”

As if expecting him to ask, Waver had already produced two glasses from his miniature bar which happened to be a globe fashioned into one, held up by Atlas himself. When he bought it, it immediately reminded him of the other and he knew he had to have it just for that reason.

“I saved this for us years ago when I went on my travels after you left, hoping to see you again some day.” He produced a bottle with a greek label- it made him wonder how much of it he understood from life compared to just being summoned here as a servant with all of the modern world’s common knowledge given to him. 

“I found it when I visited Macedonia.” He could feel his heart flutter now as he mentioned his king’s hometown. “I doubt they make em like they used to but, I wanted to help you feel a bit at home when you got back.”

He was beaming up at the other now, lost in Iskandar’s features as he spoke.

“That’s brilliant, my boy!” Iskandar shouted with utmost joy as he observed the piece up closely. “What a fine master piece!”  

Waver sure had good taste that even surprised him. The whole display was quite flattering that it almost made him blush. He couldn’t believe he did this all for him for when he would return. He even went out of his way to get him something right from home. 

“This is quite the grand display you have here just for me.... I have to say I am flattered, boy! To give me such a nice welcoming party, I barely deserve it.” he smiled a goofy grin ear to ear, a small tint to his cheeks. “But let us make us toast then!” Before opening the bottle he leaned in quickly to give Waver a sloppy smooch on the cheek as a show of thanks. 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

Oh hell no, he was not being teased by his king over that slip up was he? Dammit! He hid his face, having gone from crying to smiling and now blushing, he was sure he was a hot mess by this point. “Yeah, um. Whoops…” He murmured, stopping when Iskandar changed the subject.

“Tch, I was gonna say.”

Phew, he welcomed the change. He sighed, hoping the red in his cheeks died down now. He was about ready to just hide in that cape of his and never come out.

“…I didn’t bring any chickens for you this time.”

Nor did he plan to steal any again.

Waver’s blushing face did not go unnoticed but Iskandar decided to save him the embarrassment, at least for now. 

“The chickens will not be necessary this time, boy!” Iskandar laughed at Waver’s joke, finding himself smiling even more than before.

“I must ask though, do you have any booze? This is a time for celebration!”  He was about to turn this place upside down to find any if  Waver did not act quickly. 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

Waver had more to say but none of that mattered when Iskander pulled away to look at him. That jerk…he had rehearsed this so many times of what he wanted to say to him when he saw him again but here he was, calming his mind so easily. He could feel tears stream down his face even more as his king spoke but this time he mirrored his grin despite all that.

He was right after all. He was here now and would stay this time, it was all he could ever ask for.

“My lov-…Sire.” He cleared his throat, his cheeks rosy now from embarrassment. He hadn’t felt this way in years, not since he last spoke with him. It was strange how he had forgotten a feeling such as this.

“Not that I can complain but…how? What brought you back here?” His composure had returned even if his body was still shaking from his little outburst. “I’ve kept your catalyst with me all this time.”

“There we go, boy! A smile much more fitting for such a manly face!” Iskandar grinned in delight and was that an attempt at flirting just now? He would never tell. 

“I am sorry boy, what was that just now? I could of swore I heard you mutter something before you said sire..” he teased, enjoying this maybe a bit too much. “...Started with a L, was it...?” 

Teasing aside though, he honestly had no memory of how he got here. He kind of just appeared suddenly, kind of like during the last holy grail war. “I wish... I knew myself... I have no memory of how I got here, boy...” 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

Waver couldn’t help but laugh as well, Iskandar’s was always so genuine and contagious and he had only been teasing him about the ‘digging’ comment. It felt good, having not done that in some time since he took up his career as a professor. Once they were in his office he shut the door and locked it behind him.

He watched as the larger man got himself acquainted with his office, always wondering if one day he too would stand in this very room. His smile softened and so did his voice as he approached the other.

“Well…after you left, I guess you could say you inspired me.” 

Now he was ready for that hug he had to break out of prematurely to avoid the onlookers earlier. It was certainly much easier to do that now at his height. This was gonna take some getting used to. He was silent for a few moments as he rested a head against Iskandar’s chest. Finally he whispered against him, holding back tears.

“You big idiot, I never even got to scold you for disobeying my command seals.” His hug on him tightened. “But this time, I’m not letting go. Not until I fulfill that wish of yours.”

Iskandar gently returned the hug, agreeing to take his scolding. He knew he deserve it after leaving Waver so suddenly, but his pride and honor would not let him back out of a challenge. He did what had to be done.   

He pulled away to affectionately grab Waver’s face, making him look up at his king. “Lift your head high, Waver Velvet. I know you hold great potential inside you!” he assured him, while gently wiping away any tears on his face. 

“Your king is here to stay. To see you unfold your own glorious tale for many to speak about for ages to come!” 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

“Just how much have you been digging into to find out those kinds of things about me?” As much as he preferred to ignore those rumors, hearing it said aloud by the only person he had any sort of interest like that in made it weirdly humorous.

“And it’s definitely nothing grandiose of that sort. I’m just a teacher is all.” He added on that note as he reached into his pockets for the key to his office while they approached the door, trying not to look too eager as he made quick work of unlocking it before stepping in and holding the door open for his king.

“C’mon, it’s just us.”

“Digging?” Iskandar let out a hearty laugh, making his way into Waver’s office. “You make it sound like I have committed a horrible deed. I only wished to find my retainer now that I have returned.” Once in the office he looked around and found numerous books and papers stacked everywhere. This place really did have Waver’s own personality to it which he admired.

“A teacher? Still some thing to be proud of I would say, boy! Knowledge can be a powerful weapon on the battlefield.” 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

His hands shook as he felt his eyes water, overcome with shock that his king had returned and was now right here before him. 

“Wait, you idiot.” He murmured and intended to take this giant of a man outside away from the crowds of people so as to not cause a scene but before he could even do that, he was swept up in one of those amazing hugs of his. 

“R-Ride-Isk-Alexei!” It took him a second to remember his more human name they agreed on and he squirmed out of his arms. By this point he was reasonably flustered and he cleared his throat trying to regain his composure. 

It was then he stood on his tiptoes and noticed how much he really had grown since they had parted, it was easy enough to at least whisper to him then.

“Let’s take this somewhere more private. My office is not far from here.”

Iskandar let go of Waver soon as he protested, making him a bit sad but he did not show it. 

“Right! Of course. Let us talk somewhere more suited for our reunion!” he agreed wholeheartedly, patting him on the back a couple times. He then allowed Waver to lead the way to his office. 

“Is this ‘office’ of yours, your royal chamber? Where you rule this great institution? I heard you are very popular among the ladies here, you must have tons of them waiting for you in there!” 

[musespelheim-blog]

cosumuse:

At the other end of the hall a tired professor just emerged from a lecture and was about to take off for some well deserved off time. He tucked his hands in his pockets fumbling for his lighter as he walked, fully intending to go out for a smoke when he heard a very familiar voice.

Damn, his mind was really playing tricks on him today. If he hadn’t known better he would have definitely thought that was-

OOF.

He found himself practically walking into a brick wall of a man. If he had been any younger he would have fallen flat on his ass and probably told the other to watch where they were going.

But now, he was face to face with just the person he thought it was. He blinked and reached up in shock. “Is that…really you?” He asked in a gentle whisper as he cupped the larger man’s face in his hands. “But…how?” 

During his search Iskandar suddenly felt a small bump against his chest, it did not cause him to waver at all. He looked down at the cause and saw a smaller grumpy man with glasses staring up at him. He knew right away who he was. 

“BOY! THERE YOU ARE!” he grinned ear to ear, excited to finally find him. He was starting to get some concerning looks from the people here so he was glad his search was over. Immediately he picked up Waver into a massive bear hug off the ground. “You have grown taller! I barely recognized you... you are no longer the small frail form I use to know!” 

[musespelheim-blog]

Iskandar had found himself wondering aimlessly at the mage association’s clock tower. He learned that Waver currently was a part of this educational institution. Now that he was here though, he had no idea where to look for him first. He started asking the students there where he might find him, but no one seemed to know his name. At this point Iskandar started shouting his name in hopes of finding him. 

“Where are you, boy? It is rude to hide from me, you know!”