Warnings: mention of nudity (not sexualized), innocent reader, frankenstein like plot, arcane tower, Bernard, Soft Astarion and Karlach, Gale featured!, fluffffffffffff
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The lock finally clicked in place, Astarion ripped it away from the door, irritated it took him three tries to get it to cooperate. He ventured into the basement of the Arcane Tower. He was cautious as he picked up random things he considered worth taking. The others were slowly following behind him, still conversing with Bernard. A coffin surrounded by beams of electricity sat in the middle of the basement. Odd, he thought. He pulled the lever on the far wall, deciding he wanted to see what would happen. The beams intensified before they flickered and died out along with the rest of the electricity in the whole tower. The coffin door creaked, sounding as if something was trapped inside. The others finally made their way into the basement, everyone's eyes instantly flicked to him with his hand on the lever before they flicked to the coffin with little bumps sounding from within.Ā
Karlach rolled her eyes before walking over to the coffin, prying the heavy lid open. Your eyes shot open. You sat up slowly, taking in your surroundings. Your golden irises were captivating and striking against the dim lighting of the room, almost as if they were glowing. You slowly climbed out of the coffin on wobbly legs. Gale averted his eyes due to your very naked form. Bernard made his way to you, shielding your body in a simple robe. Astarionās eyes took you in, he noticed how you were covered in scars. At every junction - wrists, elbows, neck, knees, etc. scars existed. All of them showing how you had been stitched together.Ā
āWhat are they?ā he asked as he made his way over to the group.
āA prototype.ā Bernard said mechanically.Ā
āFascinating!ā Gale said once he knew you were covered completely. āBut a prototype for what?āĀ
āA living companion for Lenore.ā he stated as he finished furnishing you with appropriate clothing.Ā
You had the complexion of a drow but your skin tone differed depending on what part of you he was looking at. All shades of cool blues. Your eyes looked at everyone, you walked up to Gale.
āUhhh, hello?ā he said as you touched his clothes and hair, smiling to yourself when you flicked his ear ring.
Karlach laughed until you turned your attention to her, you walked to her softly. You reached up to her horns tugging on them slightly. She giggled at your child like curiosity, bending down slightly for you to inspect them.Ā
Astarion watched with an annoyed face, this was a waste of time.Ā
When your eyes saw Karlachās broken horn your face fell into a sad frown. You stood on your tiptoes and kissed her broken horn. You smiled at her gently, her face was shocked but turned into a smile. Nobody had ever been so gentle with her, it made heat envelop her.Ā
Finally your eyes landed on Astarion, you walked to him toggling your head back and forth as you inspected him.Ā
āThey have not met anyone besides Lenore.ā Bernard spoke, explaining your somewhat strange actions.Ā
You raised a hand to touch Astarionās chest, he grabbed your wrist harshly. āNo.āĀ
You pulled your hand to your chest, rubbing your wrist. Your lip quivered as you backed away from him. Astarion felt a small pang in his chest, he didnāt mean to scare you but he was not willing to be touched by a stranger. You moved to hide behind Karlach, glancing at him every once and a while with a wary gaze.Ā
āWill they be safe without Lenore?ā Karlach asked.Ā
Bernard did not answer, he just stared at you, analyzing you.Ā
You slipped your hand into Karlachās, your eyes flicking back and forth between her and the exit. She squeezed your hand and began walking with you to the main floor. Everyone followed. As Karlach began walking out the gates with you Bernard gripped your arm.
āThey cannot leave,ā he said.
You whined, reaching for Karlach. The desperation in your eyes was something Astarion knew all too well.Ā
āThey arenāt leaving, simply walking to the garden. Are you sure you arenāt malfunctioning?ā Karlach said deceptively.Ā
Bernard released his grip on you, āAnalyzing. I will return once I have been recalibrated.āĀ
You clung to Karlach, following her out of the tower for good. Your eyes explored the marvelous world of the Underdark. You had never left that basement, all of this was fascinating and overwhelming. With a flick of his hand Gale opened a portal. You were hesitant to cross the threshold but with a small beckon from Karlach you followed. No turning back now.
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You gazed at the fire, inching closer to it. The dancing orange flames entranced you, your hand reached out to touch it until a soft hand stopped you.Ā
āCareful soldier, donāt want you to get burned. Try this.ā Karlach said as she put both her palms towards the fire but held them a safe distance away, just enough to warm them. You copied her actions, giggling slightly when you felt the warmth spread from your hands to your arms.Ā
Astarion watched you with a small smirk. You were the most innocent thing he had ever seen, it was endearing. He noticed the thin layer of dirt and sweat covering you. āI think they need a wash?ā he said to Karlach.Ā
āDo you think you could manage that while I get supper on?ā she asked as she sorted through her ingredients.Ā
Astarion gazed at you before looking at the hot springs in the cave not far off from camp. āI suppose.ā he said with a shrug, trying to appear indifferent.
He walked over to you, holding his hand out to you. You followed him without hesitation. Once at the springs Astarion looked at you expectantly, āWell? Go on, take your clothes off and get in.ā he said motioning to the pool of steaming water.Ā
You took your clothes off like he requested before sitting on the very edge of the pool. You tapped the water with your hand, sucking in a sharp breath as you watched the ripples. Astarionās eyes widened at you, had you never seen or felt water before? He dipped his hand into the water, cupping some before he brought it to your hand. He held it flat, he smiled at you before letting the water from his hand trickle over yours. You gasped before giving him a beaming smile. You slowly made your way into the shallow pool, sighing with relief as you submerged yourself. Your hair clung to you. You watched the dirt slip off you as you scrubbed your arms and legs.Ā
Astarion sat on the edge of the pool, keeping an eye on you. āCan you talk?ā he asked quietly.
You quirked your head at him, unsure of what he was asking. āDo you at least have a name?ā he said.
Your face remained confused before he took your hand and placed it against his chest, āAstarion.ā he said before moving your hand to your chest.Ā
You looked between the two of you repeatedly, trying to figure out a response. āY/Nā you mumbled.Ā
Astarionās face lit up when he realized you could speak and understand him. Your voice was like honey to him. Soft and sweet. āY/Nā he repeated, liking the way your name felt on his tongue.Ā
āAstarion.ā you said as you placed your hand back on his chest.Ā
He smiled down at you, āYes, very good.ā he gently pulled your hand away before turning you around in the hot spring and washing your hair. You sighed every now and then, liking the way he touched you. You had never had human contact, it felt strange but good.Ā
āWould you like to learn how to read? To talk?ā he asked as he finished scrubbing the last of the muck off your body.Ā
You sat and soaked, enjoying the warmth. You nodded at him with a kind smile.Ā
āWe can start tomorrow,ā he said.
You let out a long yawn, your eyes drooping.Ā
āLet's get you some food and then off to bed with you.ā he said as he helped you out of the spring before wrapping you in a towel.Ā
You leaned against him unexpectedly, nuzzling his chest softly. āAstarion.ā you said sleepily.Ā
His heart was melting, it was an unfamiliar sensation. It terrified him but he also felt safe somehow. He smiled, trying to shake the feeling while fighting the urge to relish in it.
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Naboo's Note:
AHHHHHHH!!! So excited to start a new series! I've been coming up with this idea for a hot minute so I really hope everyone enjoys it! I will be trying to post this one regularly while also posting drabbles so please be patient and a little gracious with production as I also work so everything is a bit hectic. Thank you all for your love and support!!! It means the world!!!!!! XOXOXXOOXXOOXOXOXOOXOXOXOOX
So I have a thought for a Astarion x Reader. I'm thinking of Astarion falling in love with a blood mage.? Obviously there is more context behind it. But just the thought to see if anyone would be interested!
I hate the fact that my family doesn't realize I struggle with an eating disorder.
I lose weight so fucking quickly in the beginning because I wanted to be small.
I hit down a small weight. Lost all the weight then my mother thought I was dropping extremely fast. Losing 40 pounds in 3 months.
Then she put me on medication...which screwed me up completely...
I gained 50 pounds. 10 pound extra from what I lost. All my hard work all my hard work fucking trashed and I couldn't stop forcing myself to vomit after every meal I ate. I didnt lose anything. Id lose half a pound atleast with excessive exercising. And low amounts of calories. The medication wouldn't budge with lots of pound loss.
Now I'm here. Slowly losing the weight now that I'm off the medication but all of the taunting and jokes are hitting me once again when they finally stopped after I got tiny.
I think you should tag five x oc since you have your own character? And not reader if physical appearance isn't vague. I hope this doesn't sound rude, Im sorry if it does. (I love your fanart btwš)
Oh of course no problem dear! I apologize about that. I was honestly going through my general Five tags!! Thank you for letting me know. ā¤
Something dedicated toward one of my favorite Severus fanfic writers and friend @violet-knox
This is from the chapter (Every moment with you is precious)
Hereās Rose my oc in place of the reader walking with sev after having a pouty face due to a certain agreement they had, but maybe he isnāt all that mad after all, most likely looking toward something lovely. ;)ā¤ļø
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