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The Queen: It is pride month, Heroes.
The Queen: You know what that means.
Itsuki: ?
Ren: ??
Motoyasu: ???
Naofumi: What? Do you want us to, like, fight the Waves in a gay way??
The Queen: :)
Naofumi: ?????
Broken Mast Bay
(RaruFumi Song Fic)
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🎶~Ooh Broken Mast Bay. Where the balladeers play and the spirits never sleep.~🎶
🎶~Where the whispers call and the legends crawl, through the veil of the ocean deep.~🎶
There once lived a man by the name of L'arc Berg Sickle.
He was a down on his luck sailor with neither a ship, nor, crew.
🎶~The night was still and the air was stale and the stench of ale ran high.~🎶
🎶~And it flowed from a pub across a cobblestone street, where a sailor was passing by.~🎶
One night, after a particularly long and tiresome day, L'arc decided to visit the local pub in hopes of letting off some steam.
🎶~Oh he drank his fill and he sang his song as the room began to sway.~🎶
🎶~Then he stumbled down the road to the waters edge of a place called Broken Mast Bay.~🎶
🎶~Ooh Broken Mast Bay. Where the balladeers play and the spirits never sleep.~🎶
🎶~Where the whispers call and the legends crawl through the veil of the ocean deep.~🎶
L'arc drank until late into the night. Laughing and being merry as if there were nowhere else he'd rather be.
By the time he drunkenly stumbled out the pud, it was well past midnight.
L'arc staggered through the dark, empty streets of the town swaying side to side on shaky and unbalanced legs.
In his intoxicated state, L'arc had somehow made his way to the harbor at the edge of the town.
He sat down on the edge of the docks and stared out at the ocean.
🎶~With a dizzy head and a daring heart and a dingy on the shore.~🎶
🎶~In his drunken glee, he put out to sea and he rowed to the mist of nore.~🎶
As he stared out at the open sea, a strange feeling fell over him.
Perhaps it was the alcohol, but L'arc felt this sudden urge to go into the water. It was like some unseen force was pulling towards the open sea.
Then, his eyes glanced down and noticed a small dingy tied to the docks railing.
Without so much as a thought, L'arc stood up and jumped into the tiny vessel.
Despite his slightly uneven hands, He managed to untie the dingy and began rowing himself into the dark, misty waters.
🎶~As he rowed along, he could hear a song from a voice so pure and clear.~🎶
🎶~Then a selkie rose right beside his boat as her voice echoed in his ear.~🎶
🎶~Ooh Broke Mast Bay. Where the balladeers play and the spirits never sleep.~🎶
🎶~Where the whispers call and the legends crawl through the veil of the ocean deep.~🎶
As L'arc rowed along the misty surface of the water, he heard a sound echo from somewhere unseen. It was low and soft. Like the sound of a woman humming.
The water underneath suddenly rippled, causing the tiny boat to sway from side to side.
L'arc gripped the edges of the boat in an attempt to steady himself. However, the swaying abruptly stops.
L'arc let out a relieved sigh, but is quickly distracted by the sight of a hand latched onto the side of the dinghy. Then another appeared over the edge.
L'arc watched as a head suddenly arose from the water followed by a torso, until the entire upper body had completely breached the surface of the water.
🎶~"Come again?", Said he. "How can this be? Have I had too much to drink?"~🎶
🎶~"Not at all.", She sighed with a sparkle in her eyes. "I'm as true as the ocean is deep."~🎶
L'arc couldn't believe his eyes as he gazed at what looked to be a woman rising out of the sea, or what looked to be a woman.
Her face and head were that of an enchantingly beautiful woman with fair skin, long wavy black hair and striking green eyes that sparkled in the bright moon light.
However, from the neck down, her skin turned into this smooth, dark grey color with black spots all over. It reminded L'arc of those seal skin pelts he's seen some of the wealthier sailors wear.
Suddenly, L'arc's eyes widened as a realization instantly hit him.
He's heard stories of creatures that take the form of seals while in the water, but become beautiful women on land.
A Selkie.
"This...This can't be real. I must be dreaming...", L'arc whispered to himself as he stared in disbelief.
The selkie made a teasing giggling noise, clearly amused by the sailor's confusion.
"No. You are not dreaming. I am very much real.", She said with a playful, almost flirty tone to her voice. She leaned against her hand as she smiled sweetly at L'arc.
The red-hair felt a flustered blush rise in his cheeks.
🎶~"Why sail alone, my sailor bold, on this quiet moonlit night?"~🎶
🎶~The sailor gawked as she whispered soft, "Please stay with me till light."~🎶
🎶~Ooh Broken Mast Bay. Where the balladeers play and the spirits never sleep.~🎶
🎶~Where the whispers call and the legends crawl through the veil of the ocean deep.~🎶
"Why is a handsome, young sailor such as yourself out here on the open sea all by your lonesome?", The selkie asked curiously, still looking at L'arc with that amused expression on her beautiful face.
L'arc felt his mouth go dry as try to shutter out a response.
The selkie laughed, seemingly delighted by the sailor's awkwardness.
Then without warning, the selkie lifts herself up, pulling the rest of her body out of the water, before plopping herself inside the small dinghy right in front of L'arc.
"Won't you spend the rest of this lovely night with me?"
🎶~She shed a tear as he slurred his words, telling tales of life before.~🎶
🎶~How his friends were swallowed in the treacherous swells...When they were claimed by the ocean floor.~🎶
Perhaps it was the alcohol clouding his judgement, but L'arc found himself actually conversating with the selkie.
The selkie even introduced herself as Naomi.
The two talked well into the night.
L'arc even told her about how he lost his former crew and family to a horrible pirate attack that caused their ship to sink, along with everyone on board.
L'arc only survived due to the captain saving his life by pushing him into the only remaining dinghy.
Naomi listened carefully. Genuinely seeming moved by L'arc's tale.
🎶~He wiped his eyes as the dawn advanced on a tired wakeless world.~🎶
🎶~Then she left a gift in his callous hand, was a pendant made of pearl.~🎶
🎶~"Hold this close when the road feels long and the waves don't flow your way. When you feel alone listen for my voice on the winds of Broken Mast Bay."~🎶
Soon the sun began to rise over the sea.
L'arc was left exhausted by the night's events, especially after having to recount the harsh story of his past.
Naomi informed L'arc that it was time for her to go, but expressed she enjoyed the short time she had with him.
However, before she left, she handed something to L'arc.
It was a beautifully crafted pearl pendant with an engraving of a seal on it.
"A gift to remember me by. I hope to one day meet again...", With that, the selkie drove back into the water, leaving L'arc alone.
🎶~Ooh Broken Mast Bay. Where the balladeers play and the spirits never sleep.~🎶
🎶~Where the whispers call and the legends crawl through the veil of the ocean deep. (2x)~🎶
🎶~The years sailed on and the selkies song, became a memory on the wind.~🎶
🎶~And the gift she gave found a shallow grave in the box where his memories lived.~🎶
Years later, L'arc has become a great and well known sailor captain with a ship and crew of his own
He still thinks of that night, when he met Naomi. He even keeps the pendant she gave safely stored away in a locked treasure box.
🎶~Until one day in the village square, he heard a voice that he once knew.~🎶
🎶~When he turned around, he saw the sparkle in her eyes...~🎶
One day, when standing in the town square, L'arc hears a familiar voice call out to him.
He turns around and freezes. Standing there smiling in a human form was Noami.
L'arc couldn't stop the joyful smile that made it's way onto his face as he walked over to the now human woman.
"I've missed you, dear friend.", L'arc said, gently taking the selkie woman's fair hands into his own weathered ones.
Naomi gave L'arc a soft smile, before leaning forward and pressing a kiss on the captain's lips, who gladly reciprocated.
🎶~"Old friend. I've been waiting for you..."~🎶
Ohhhh I love Sail North! And this whole short, of course!!
Naofumi: How could you possibly get into this much trouble in one day?
Motoyasu, Ren, Itsuki: It didn't take the whole day...
L'Arc: Kiddo, come on! Adventure's calling!
Naofumi: I really wish adventure would lose my number.
L'Arc: How are you?
Naofumi: I don’t wanna sound soft-
Naofumi: But a guy could use a hug.
The Concubine's Offer
(TheRuFumi) Royalty Au + Omegeverse
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In the great year of The Hunter, the Sikul Empire was a powerful and flourishing nation that few would dare to face.
Sitting on the throne was the kind and respected Emperor, L'arc Berg Sickle. Beside him was the beautiful and devoted Empress, Therese Alexandrite-Sickle.
It's said that the two were originally comrades-in-arms and close friends before eventually falling in love and later marrying.
However, the two have been married for roughly three years now. In those three years of marriage, there has been no signs of an heir.
This has caused a stir within the imperial palace.
Why has no heir been born yet? It's been three years with no results. What is taking so long?
Some of the officials within the imperial palace have even begun to whisper that the Empress may be infertile.
Of course, any fool who dared to even suggest such a ridiculous thing was swiftly and harshly punished by the Emperor. However, this only seemed to make the rumors and whispers worse.
It eventually got to the point where talks of the Emperor finally taking on a concubine were thrown around.
At the time, L'arc had been the only Emperor in the empire's history to not have any concubines. It was commonplace for emperors back then to have hundreds, if thousands of Concubines within the inner palace.
L'arc's father, the former emperor, in particular was known to a very large number of concubines, with a harem of over 500 women and Omegas.
However, the former emperor also had the reputation of being a rather licentious man. Sleeping with any pretty thing he came across and would rather spend all his time with his concubines, than, actually perform his duties as emperor.
As a result, the former emperor sired numerous children, especially sons.
It's said during his reign, the former emperor sired twenty children. Of those twenty, thirteen were sons and of those thirteen, eight were Alphas. L'arc, of course, was one of those eight sons.
Unfortunately, the former emperor harem was also fraught with in-fighting and conspiracy. Concubines and consorts fought constantly and viciously. All of them fighting to gain the emperor's attention, or, to ensure the child they supported would sit on the throne.
L'arc was the son of the reigning Empress at the time, so by imperial law he should have been named crown prince and heir by default. However, because of his dislike of the Empress, the Emperor was reluctant to name L'arc his successor. Yet, he could not name any of his other Alpha sons as heir either. Such a thing would have no doubt caused an uproar within the imperial court.
Not only was it a violation of imperial law, but of the eight Alpha princes, L'arc was the most favored among the people as well as the court.
However, in the end, it didn't matter.
By the time L'arc turned 20, most of his siblings were dead.
One of his Alpha brothers was killed in a hunting accident. Two were poisoned by another brother and his mother, who were later caught and promptly executed. Another was killed in battle by an enemy soldier. Another's mother was involved in a plot to kill the Emperor, so he and his mother's entire clan was executed. This unfortunately included one of L'arc three Beta half-brothers and one of his sisters. His last Alpha brother ran off with some low ranked maidservant he had been having a secret affair with and is presumed to have left the country.
As for his sisters, three of them were also poisoned as a part of some scheme by the Emperor's consorts and another of them managed to run away and escape the imperial palace. Her whereabouts are still unknown to this day.
By the end, only 7, L'arc included, of the Emperor's children remained.
L'arc's two remaining Beta brothers both left the imperial capital, giving up their rights to the throne entirely. Both just didn't think the battle to become Emperor was worth it and were frankly tired of having to constantly dodge assassination attempts and scheming plots. Last L'arc heard, both Betas went to live with their respective maternal clans.
His two remaining sisters and two Omega brothers were all married off into political marriages to various clans and kingdoms.
Due to this dangerous upbringing and his devotion to his Empress Therese, L'arc had sworn off ever taking on any concubines or consorts.
This obviously caused quite the stir in the imperial court when L'arc first made this declaration as it was pretty much unheard of for an Emperor to be faithful to only one spouse.
As such, there were many against L'arc's marriage to Therese. Not only because it went against tradition, but also because of Therese's initial status.
Before marrying L'arc and becoming Empress, Therese was a simple common girl who made a living as an adventure.
Despite gaining the reputation of a strong and capable adventure and companion to a vassal hero as well as a powerful magic user, many within the imperial court believed Therese was unworthy of being Empress.
And none held that belief more than L'arc's own mother, the Empress Dowager. She detested that her son took such a low-born woman as his Empress and a Beta no less! Didn't even have the decency to choose an Omega woman!
So, when talk of bringing in a concubine due the current Empress' lack of pregnancy, the Empress Dowager practically jumped at the chance.
The Empress Dowager brought in several different Omegas, all very beautiful and hailing from various high ranking noble clans. However, she quickly grew frustrated as L'arc rejected each and every one of them.
The two got into an argument every time L'arc sent the potential concubines away.
L'arc stood fast in his decision to remain loyal to his Empress. While the Empress Dowager argues that since Therese has failed in her duty to produce a child, L'arc NEEDS to bring in a concubine. One that can give L'arc and the empire an heir.
All this pressure for an heir, unfortunately puts a strain on L'arc's and Therese's marriage.
Therese has begun to blame herself for being unable to conceive a child, despite her desperate desire for one. She has seen doctors and healers alike, but they all say the same thing. That there is nothing wrong with Therese. That her womb and body are perfectly healthy and capable of carrying a child.
SO THEN WHY CAN'T SHE GET PREGNANT!?
L'arc assures her that everything is fine and that they'll figure it out together. But she's finding it harder and harder to believe that as the days go on.
It certainly didn't help that Therese had the Empress Dowager whispering in her ear. Telling Therese that if she had any love for L'arc she'd step back and let someone who can actually provide him with an heir for his empire take her place. After all, L'arc is an Emperor first and a husband second.
The Empress Dowager's words echoed in Therese's mind. She knows she should tell L'arc, but she fears creating a wedge between him and his mother. She'd hate to be the reason for their relationship being ruined. Besides, the Empress Dowager already dislikes her and Therese didn't want to risk angering the older woman more. Especially, since the Empress Dowager has a lot of influence within the imperial court.
Things finally hit a boiling point, when one day, L'arc is called upon by the Empress Dowager.
L'arc is taken to a secluded room in a separate part of the palace.
"Where is my mother?", L'arc had asked the guards as he stepped into the room. However as soon as he did, the door was abruptly slammed and locked behind him.
"What is the meaning of this!?", L'arc had shouted as he banged on the door.
"Your majesty?", L'arc is suddenly startled by another voice in the room with him.
L'arc turns to find a young man around his age, maybe younger sitting on top of the large bed that sat in the center.
He was quite beautiful with short, black hair styled in a way that elegantly framed his face. Dark green eyes that had this hidden sharpness to them. Smooth, fair skin that seemed to glow in the dim light.
However, what truly caught L'arc's attention was the fact that the man was wearing nothing, but a sheer robe.
Too late does L'arc notice the distinctly sweet scent of sweet grass and honey that has completely filled the room.
L'arc covered his nose as he began to bang on the door once again demanding to be let out.
"You will not leave this room until you have mated that Omega, L'arc...", His mother's voice came through the other side of the door.
"You can't be serious!? I know you are not fond of Therese, but I didn't think you'd despise her so much that you'd pull such a cruel and underhanded trick!"
"Don't be so childish, L'arc. My personal feeling for your Empress has nothing to do with this. This is for the empire's future and the assurance that our line will continue. Therese cannot do that, so i've given you someone who can."
"This is going too far! I refuse to just go along with this! I will not betray Therese like this!"
"You will whether you want to, or not. As I said before, you will not leave this room until you bed that Omega..."
"MOTHER!"
But it's no use. L'arc can do nothing, but listen to the sound of his mother retreating steps as they grow further and further away.
L'arc continues pounding and banging on the bedroom door, calling out for his guards, the eunuchs, a passing servant, anybody!
But no one came. His mother must have blocked off all the entry ways leading to the room to ensure no one would free him.
"Poor little Emperor. You seemed to be in a bit of a bind. Perhaps you'll allow me to lend you a hand?", L'arc's back hit the door as he jumped back startled.
The Omega was now standing before L'arc. He didn't even hear him approach!
"No need to be so guarded, my Lord. I won't attack you, or anything.", The Omega offers the Emperor a friendly, polite smile. However, L'arc can't help, but notice the smile doesn't reach his eyes.
"Stay back! I don't know what my mother has told you, but I have no need for a concubine! I have already made my stance clear! I will NOT be bedding you!", To L'arc's surprise, the Omega began to laugh.
"Forgive my insolence, your majesty. But you are mistaken. I am not offering you my body, but rather...a way to get you out of your current situation..."
L'arc stared at the Omega with caution, but also mild interest.
"And what solution are you offering exactly?"
The Omega smirked.
"Make me your official concubine."
"How is that-", The Omega held up a hand.
"I am not finished. I would be your concubine in name alone.", The Omega then lays out his full plan.
L'arc would pretend to have given in to the Empress Dowager's whims and take the Omega as his Concubine. This will all be a trick to fool the Empress Dowager and get her off L'arc's back, at least for the time being. Apparently the Omega knows of a way to convincingly fool others into thinking the Alpha has bedded him.
The Omega will act as the perfect little vessel that the Empress Dowager wants so desperately. All the while, helping L'arc and his Empress from behind the scenes.
L'arc is surprised to learn that the Omega is apparently a master at creating medicines and potions. So, he can easily create something that will surely improve the Empress' fertility issue and help them produce a child. This way, neither the imperial court, nor, the Empress Dowager can interfere with the Emperor and Empress's marriage.
The plan sounded good, but L'arc couldn't true this Omega.
He didn't understand why he was even offering his help in the first place. What did HE gain from helping L'arc and Therese? Cause it obviously isn't the title of Imperial Consort or The Empress Seat he's after.
However, when asked, the Omega gives a vague answer of "Looks just call it a mutually beneficial agreement and leave it at that for now."
It was clear the Omega was reluctant to give an actual reason. So, L'arc pivoted.
WHY should L'arc go along with the Omega's plan? How can he trust that the Omega is actually on his side?
To this, the Omega let a loud, almost mocking laugh.
"You can't~ For all you know, I could be working with the Empress Dowager to get between you and the Empress, or, I could be a spy sent by another country to collapse your empire from the inside. Who knows~ Guess you'll have find out and see~"
"You seem quite confident i'll agree to work with you."
"Oh, I know you will~ After all, what other choice do you have? You could reject my proposal and simply send me a way, but then what? The Empress Dowager has already proven she's willing to take drastic measures to get what she wants. Even if it means forcing her own son to mate with one he does not wish to. Furthermore, I highly doubt the next Omega that is brought in will be as forthcoming as I am. The rank of an Imperial Concubine or Consort is a highly coveted status after all and there are many Omegas out there that will do anything to acquire that title. Even if it means using rather...unsavory methods. So really, cooperating with me is in your best interest."
Despite how much he hated it, L'arc couldn't deny that the Omega was correct.
After giving it a bit of thought, L'arc let out a long sigh.
"Alright. I guess we have a deal then?"
The Omega smiled. "A wise choice, your majesty."
L'arc help the feeling of unease he felt I his stomach, even as he shook hands with the Omega.
"Oh, I guess I should probably know the name of the person i'll be working with for now on..."
Ah, right. Where are my manners?"
"My name is Naofumi. Naofumi Iwatani."
Princesses in the Tower
"Raphtalia was the first person to believe in Naofumi", "Raphtalia has always stayed by Naofumi's side" , "Raphtalia was there for Naofumi from the start", Raphtalia this, Raphtalia that, are we forgetting the true first ally Naofumi had and the very first person to believe in him:
Erhard is the goat! When everyone shunned Naofumi Erhard was the only one to believe in his innocence and kept treating him like a regular customer. He was the man Naofumi could rely on everytime he needed something and Erhard never thought that Naofumi was a bad person, he didn't even believe that the Shield Hero was a demon like the rest of the citizens.
Even when Naofumi brought a slave child he bought and gave her a weapon to fight for him Erhard never doubted Naofumi and completely understood why he would do it.
Erhard is hella underrated and deserves more recognition for everything he has done for Naofumi and his allies.
Naofumi but he's in Gacha Life 2! Style made by me, he's so cuteee (*ˊᗜˋ*)
Some artstyle tests meeeeeh
Naofumi: If I ever die, just know I talked shit until the very end.
Motoyasu, to L'Arc: Of course you have red hair and homosexual tendencies.
Naofumi: I bought a get well soon card for Motoyasu. Naofumi: He’s not sick, I just think he has a lot of room to improve.
@rhokitten Omg you're so right
Now I'm just imagining a pretty folding cars with flowers and herbs on the outside, with "Get well soon" written in cursive, but then you open it and there's a To-Do List on how you should get better
Naofumi: "You look tired," Naofumi: Yeah, well, the torment is relentless and the horrors never cease.
Naofumi: "I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy," Naofumi: I would. Naofumi: "I won't sink to their level," Naofumi: I will, coward.
Motoyasu: What is a rival, if not a crush you're mad about having?
Itsuki: That is...literally NOT what a rival is.
Ren: Is there something you wanna tell us, Motoyasu?