I've been wandering. You know, there is this song called Rotten Girl. I was listening, and I... I thought.
I had an Idea, I mean... hmmm. Y'all know there are fanfics about IRL people and all that, and/or movie characters and shit.
Hear me out, what IF in HSR universe there is this girl... boy... person... Elder, dunno, writing Aeon x Aeon manhwas/mangas/novels 📸👁
Hear me out!! I've been thinking. Like, imagine if this person feels bad for shipping Aha x IX, for example (heck, the monsterfucker of this universe.) But at the ends ended up accepting that's what they like.
"Oh... I kinda like Qlipoth x Nanook :( but I can't stop reading it..."
And there is this whole community-- not the ones that admire them for what they are, but the ones that ships them with one another. Lmao.
Imagine the self-inserts there.
Or, or they have an Au. You know, like the ones we as a community sometimes do like Modern!AU.
Imagine one of their most popular is "Coffe!Au" like in this world. University!Au, perhaps.
University! AU (Aeon ver.)
(while thinking, I've decided I wanted to be part of my fictional world of people of Aeon-fandom inside hsr world)
Nanook
Nanook is the delinquent one, I bet. Don't go to classes often. Professors mostly ignore him. His face is a constant 😑 and barely talks. Hates Tayzzyronth, hates Yaoshi, hates Xipe... Hell, he even hates the plant he sees every day.
Aha thinks he is trying to be a "I'm so unique and emo" and will make fun of Nanook. Aha ain't scared of anything.
Aha
Aha would be the Clown. Will laugh at anything, will destroy anything on a whim. Not even children are safe, so keep them far away.
Might help you, but be careful, Aha is a double-edged sword. As much as Aha can help, can also make your life a living hell just because it's fun (no one knows why)
Mythus
Mythus is the quiet guy who not so secretly loves demonology. Has a one-sided beef with Nous, Nous couldn't care less. If you want to understand something, please, don't go to this one, Mythus will make EVERYTHING more difficult to understand, and you might will fail.
Xipe
Xipe is the one that resolves conflict in the most peaceful way. Always smiling, maybe Ms. Perfect and can do no wrong 🤺 unlike certain delinquent.
Might be part of the council and is the one everyone goes to since she is the most kind-looking. I mean, look at Xipe. That's totally a face that says: "You can trust me 😌" Some might think it's the opposite, but Xipe is being truthful, trust! Or would you rather go to Ena...?
Ena
Ena is the control-freak, the student council president(and elder sibling of Xipe ig). Everything must go as perfectly as possible. Some people might fold under Ena's near-impossible expectations.
Please, someone tell Ena that humans aren't meant to be perfect dolls. Alas, if you were to ask for Ena's help, you will surely get +A. A 1000%. The cost might be your sanity... but for those grades... will you do it?
Qlipoth
Qlipoth is also part of the council, does not engage in other people's affairs as Ena or Xipe do, but is doing something.
Qlipoth is the mechanic one, ya know, the one that fixes everything. The chair broke? Qlipoth can fix it! Aha destroyed another wall? It's ok! Qlipoth will fix it, so Ena, please let go of Aha's neck. Will help fix things, but don't expect the most talkative person....
Nous
Nous is, of course, the one that says "Uhm, actually 🤓" maybe more like.... "Actually ●_●" because I can't view Nous being expressive at all, lol.
Surprisingly, not part of the council.. might be an unofficial one, though. Can't be bothered with all that trouble when that time can be spent learning new things. Nous IS the smartest around. Better grades than Ena.... Like Qlipoth, not talkative. If you are smart enough, maybe will help you with any subject.
Hooh
Hooh.... HMMMM I guess Hooh is like Ena, but less controlling, more like from the shadows rather than direct approach. Making sure things go smoothly..... maybe make them twins (if you know, you know 😤). Hooh is part of the council, but very few people know this. Prefers the low-key approach.
I do think Hooh is close to Ena, since they both are kinda similar.
Tayzzyronth
Tayzzyronth... the one everyone has beef with, lmao. Tayzzyronth does NOT get along with Oroboros, and hates to be alone. Maybe gets along sometimes with Aha, but Aha is Aha, so it's a 50/50.
If you were to ask for Tayzzyronth help... will help, in fact, Tay will LOVE to be asked for help... even if not the smarter cookie out there... both of you can learn together.
Be aware that this is the guy that hates loneliness... if you ended up with a bug that will never leave you alone on campus just because you tried to be nice (or Tay was your last option)... that's on you. Aha will make fun of you.
Oroboros
Oroboros and Qlipoth don't get along at all, either. They hate each other. Oroboros.... Maybe Oroboros would be one who's a sadistic with an insatiable appetite.
People won't dare ask for Oroboros' help, in fear that they will be eaten... since that's a current joke that no longer seemed like a joke after people saw a whole scarab getting eaten in front of the uni's doors in daylight.
Yaoshi
Yaoshi? Yaoshi loves everyone (not everyone loves Yaoshi, tho 😞). Yeah, even you, Lan! Maybe the one that stays in the nursery the most. Not as a patient, but to help the injured.
Will help with anything since Yaoshi simply loves everyone... might be one of the few who genuinely likes Tayzzyronth.
Lan
Lan... he is in the running club or the archery club. I can see Lan loving both of them... since Lan moves a lot, I would say... why not be in both. Will refuse to go to the infirmary. Hates to even BREATH the same air as Yaoshi. Would probably hate Tayzzyronth as well.
Lan is a righteous person... so Nanook is someone Lan dislikes, as well. Can help with studies, but keep in mind that there are better options... Lan's for the streets.
Akivili
Akivili! Aha's best friend! Or so Aha says. The one that loves exploring. Akivili is every weekend in some new place. Some people wonder where Akivili gets the time to go to university AND go to new cities. The fack? Teach us your ways.
One of the most social ones! Aha sometimes tags along just because, tbh, just a chill guy. Maybe THIS is the one for the streets.
Does Akivili likes Aha? No one knows, but they are close... so maybe? Or maybe, like most of us, got tired of Aha, and applied the Aha rule: do not show Annoyance or else Aha will get ya.
If you were to need help, Akivili will help! Worry not! History might be Akivili's best class, though.
Ix
Ix..... uhh... Ix is Ix... if you thought Mythus was weird, just wait until you see Ix. Everyone gets depressed by being around. Everything is meaningless. Do not ask for Ix help. Why bother if, in the end, there is nothing?
Idrila
Wow, what a beauty.... the most beautiful person in this whole place. Everyone's looking Idrila's way.
Idrila thinks that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and maybe as much as a beauty Idrila is, she can also see the beauty in everything... even in that ugly hole that Qlipoth is still trying to fix, but for some reason, it's never fixed... I wonder why.
Oh, have you seen how Lan uses the bow? BEAUTIFUL! Mythus is being weird with Nous again, writing something on a book... surely that's some beautiful friendship right there!
Long
A philosophical guy, often asking the meaning of life, you know, like those who sings poems in the middle of a conversation... but actually seems like that's how Long speaks. Maybe we are too low born to achieve that level of sophistication.
Likes to travel to different parts of the world to understand how different cultures view the meaning of life. One can only understand it when all points of view are seen.
Could sometimes go with Akivili and travel together, less about exploring the unknown, and more for a philosophical approach, but even Long can take pleasure learning more about new cultures...after all, that's their way of living.
Maybe a chill guy, too. Maybe temperamental when younger, but now is more relaxed.
Fuli ( I totally didn't forget, nor was I wondering which Aeon was missing)
Photography! Movie! Anything related to preserve the past. Does not interact with people outside of the club. Takes care of those inside it, though! I could totally see Fuli as the one that takes all the pictures/videos of official events.
Ask for help if you feel brave! Smart, even if it does not look like it! Fuli does have a photographic memory, so remembering what goes around is not that difficult. Will take pictures without consent, though! Memories are meant to be kept, and how would you remember such banal occasion if there is nothing to prove it occurred?
If you go to where all these Obsessed people with memories reside... you'll see a book with photos.
Huh... Oroboros eating an insect... you were certain no one even thought of taking a picture when that happened, it was... too ...unique to react on time.
Why is there a photo of Nanook outside of campus near a lake....?? Wait, how does Fuli know where Akivili was yesterday???
In conclusion... don't be too kind to Tayzzyronth, nor indulge too much in Aha... don't ask Ena for help, Ix is not worth your energy.
Long is a chill guy, Xipe and Idrila are cool. Lan can't stay in one place, nor can Akivili. Hooh is a mystery, Mythus tries with all its might to be as mysterious as Hooh... Nous is OK if you want help studying, not emotional help... Nanook is being Nanook.
Yaoshi loves YOU and your cow. Oroboros will eat you if you dare to sleep while in its presence. Qlipoth just loves to swing the hammer.
Tags: Knight x Princess AU, reader is not trailblazer, implied fem.
Description: Argenti was thorough in his duties, and in his devotion to you.
Words: 2200
Warning; Maybe a bit ooc and self indulgent.
Sugary sweetness slid down your throat after you popped a small, iced delicacy into your eager mouth- the roll of flavour offering a momentary relief from the dizzying and tiring ball.
But alas, all good things must come to an end- as the sudden voice behind you signified.
“My Lady, that is your fifth cake bite of the night” Argenti’s voice bordered on exasperation and amusement at once, his attentive remarks making your heart flush despite their promises of reprimand.
You turned to face him with a pleasant smile
“My dear knight, are you not eager to let me out of your sight for a mere second- so that you may enjoy the festivities of this ball?” This was the same thing you suggested some minutes ago when he found you watching the flame swallowing performers a tad bit too closely.
Argenti sighed briefly and bowed his head
“My lady, an event flourishing with activity and seas of bodies is also the best opportunity for danger” he explained before gesturing forward.
“A number of…interested nobility are actively searching for you,” his hand was vaguely in the direction of a number of gentlemen.
“Let them keep searching,” you muttered. Between the too bright lights and the echoing, drowning sound of heels and boots, laughter and conversation- tiredness cleaved at your bones, and a few gentlemen were not the remedy to that tiredness.
Argenti looked down at you quietly for a moment before lifting his head up to observe the ballroom. He too, was being eyed by several attendees as his red hair, paired with his ethereal visage simply summoned onlookers. You made a movement to walk towards the open doors, hoping that the fresh air outside would bring a cooling relaxation.
Argenti, of course followed.
“I am not going to leap off the stairs, dear knight” You chuckled as he stopped behind while you leaned over a white balcony railing.
“No my lady- you are aware I would not support that decision” he smiled, amusement teasing his voice.
“But I am your knight, and thus I must remain close to you,” he reasoned.
“Ever so thorough in your duty”you chuckled, gazing up at the flickering stars above.
“Duty, yes- and in my devotion to you” he added- the words seemingly harmless had they not caused your stomach to flutter again. You hummed, playing off your internal turmoil as you wrapped your satin shawl around your shoulders when a cold breeze brushed by.
Immediately, two heavy gauntlets fixed your shawl properly around your body, Argenti’s hands quick and easy even in their armour.His breath ghosted over the back of your neck as he ensured you would not be excessively exposed to the cold, but the motion caused your neck to stiffen and goosebumps to rise.
“Perhaps you should return inside, Your Grace” he suggested before pulling away “You may fall ill due to this cold weather” His reasoning was sound but…returning to the loud ball was not an agreeable notion to you.
You expected the scent of a grassy floor coupled with the pain of a smashed nose- but instead, a pair of arms easily scooped you up and cradled you close before you could meet an unfortunate fall. A flush was already forming on your cheeks as you looked up at Argenti, who’s breath was coming out in quick puffs, his red hair slightly dishevelled while he held you against his armoured chest.
Your gown twirled as you turned to face him, taking a step forward in your tight heels.
“Just- a few moments Argenti” you breathed, his name falling easily from your lips as you stood close together in the balcony. You hardly recognized why you moved closer to him- you could easily take the other side of the stairs to the gardens below.
“As you wish- My Lady?” Argenti’s voice was in worry as he noted a slight twinge in your step, green eyes trailing over your figure before he extended a hand warily.
“Huh- oh, nothing” You laughed, assuring him that nothing was wrong- even though your ankles screeched otherwise. “ it is nothing-ah!”
You attempted to take a step down the balcony stairs that extended to the garden, but a heeled foot twisted as you descended down the stairs, making your heart plunge as you tipped forward into airy horror.
“My Lady! Do not cause such senseless worry!” he breathed before descending down the stairs hurriedly.
“Are you alright? I specifically asked your maids to not allow you to wear unfitting heels” he sighed while cradling you close- he was breathing heavily and his eyes were widened with worry.
“It’s alright- just a throb” you told him, brows furrowed as you winced when a weaker throb of pain pulsed in your foot, making him hold you closer.
Suddenly the heels felt far too tight and Argenti’s cold, armoured hands were freezing against your bare arms. His gaze softened when he noticed this shiver before he carried you bridal style towards a smaller entry of the palace.
Subconsciously, you held on tighter to him- a habit you had when you were injured as his familiar grip and scent carried the promise that you would be alright. You turned your face over to the armour he wore, even if this was all an over exaggeration of the pain.
“It’s not a serious injury, Argenti” you told him “there is no need to go to a physician- just sit me down on a bench.”
Argenti began to emphasise that your injury was no light matter but you cut him off
“Please- I can’t bear to have any more fuss around me today.” you breathed so pleadingly that he blew out a long breath and nodded before gently lowering you into a garden bench seat that was hidden from view by the towering flower bushes.
A small pain shot up from your ankle again as Argenti knelt down on the grass, his brows drawn together and his eyes focused as he gazed up at you- it was also an overreaction on his part, but you supposed it meant he cared.
With surprising gentleness, Argenti lifted your skirts and slowly lifted your ankle up, never handling the skin too harshly.
Despite the sensible reason for his action, you found yourself blushing as Argenti focused entirely on your ankle. He loosened the bands and clasp of your heels that wrapped around your ankle before tugging them off to bare your foot to the cool breeze.
“Does it hurt if I do-” he pressed a finger against your ankle, but there was no pain “this?”. He gazed up at you intently, apple green eyes searching yours for any pain- but all they found was an unusual flush across your cheeks.
“No-no Argenti, it does not hurt” you swallowed and avoided thinking about why he was looking up at you so closely. “Perhaps it was just a minor twist, nothing to worry about.”
Of course Argenti would be so direct.
Argenti hummed in acknowledgement before lifting your ankle to his lips. His crimson hair brushed against the skin before his lips pressed to your ankle ever so gently before gazing back up at you. At this stage, your heart wasn’t just beating fast- it was a galloping horse or a cage of butterflies.
“My Lady…you seem to be embarrassed” he murmured, a faint hint of amusement in his voice.
That was a very good twist of words, and a wonderful, brazen lie. But it passed the silent understanding between the two of you- under the pretence of ‘care’ and devotion, Argenti would sometimes hug you, hold you close, and press his lips to an injury now.
“Embarrassed? No my dear knight- it’s just the cool air” you smiled falteringly.
“I know you too well to know that a flush, accompanied by a widening of your eyes is not the result of a shiver” .His words backed you into a corner, much like his precise eyes.
“Ah…is my lady perhaps embarrassed because I kissed her ankle? It is only a comforting touch” he smiled and repeated the gesture again.
“Yes- yes I am- that is not something you do usually..” you breathed, causing Argenti to tilt his head.
“Have I not been clear in my affections, Your Grace?” he wondered aloud with amusement before slipping your heel back on. “Do not fret, I am not doing something untoward, I am merely showing my care to the princess.”
“You are a distinguished liar” you smile, leading him to match your expression, lips curled up as he presses boundaries further by taking hold of your hand and bringing it to his lips.
“Do you doubt my devotion to you, My Lady?” He kissed your knuckles again
“I believe there is a personal motive, disguised as devotion that lurks in your actions”.
A hushed silence fell between the both of you after you spoke, and Argenti looked up at you with a faltering expression.
“Would you prefer it otherwise?” he questioned. Would you? Would you be as comfortable with him if he was strictly your knight, and not Argenti?
“...No.”
Argenti smiled and kissed your hand again
“Then I believe we are in understanding”
Argenti moved up to sit beside you on the bench, turning his face to whisper in your ear
“Would my Lady allow me to continue displaying my devotion?” His words were honeyed and sweeter than any delicacy, raising a shiver in your body as he spoke.
“You know I do not like to speak in riddles,” you turned to look at him as well.
Argenti’s eyes lowered to your lips, his gauntlet covered hand holding yours before he spoke again;
“Then would my Lady allow me to display a show of treason? To act on my most…closeted and ardent desires that have been most arduous to restrain?”
How could anyone refuse him? Your throat tightened and your heart nearly stopped as you searched for any amusement in his eyes, but there was nothing but the expression he wore in serious times.
Even the night air stilled around the two of you, and it almost seemed like the flower bushes were leaning closer.
“I.. I allow you.” There. You stamped his treasonous request with approval, moments before he cupped your jaw and kissed your cheek.
“For so long, I have guarded you with nothing but pure devotion,” he whispered against your cheek before kissing your forehead. “But one can only withstand so much in the face of your beauty”
“You…exaggerate” Your voice came out breathy as your free hand dug into the bench you sat on.
“It is impossible to exaggerate your beauty, but describing it with this unpracticed tongue is a disservice as well”
A shiver trailed down your spine and you swallowed as he kissed the bridge of your nose and your hairline.
“May I?” he breathed, the cool air and the heat of his breath turning you into a puddle of nerves as you spoke; “Yes.”
Argenti wasted no time, angling your jaw so that your lips met his sweet kiss, his free hand securing the small of your back while he kissed you. The two of you shifted on the bench and he held you closely, gently lowering you into his embrace. Every fluttery sensation you felt in the past exploded into a million stars, splashing across your heart as he embraced you so firmly and gently at once when he pulled away.
“I fail…I fail to describe you, My lady- My princess, the object of my yearn and passion” he whispered before kissing you again, closing his eyes and breathing in your sweet scent.
The night breeze turned into a feather caress against your body and you were certain no sweet or bliss in the world could compare to the fulfilment you felt as Argenti embraced you with his flowery kiss.
This was, on one hand a horrific image of treason and shame, a princess and her knight engaging in unrestrained yet improperly guided affection- but on the other hand, it was the sweetest bliss to be held in the arms of a lover beneath a canvas of stars, curtained with roses and flowers on either side. Your heart sang it’s desire strongly in the face of worry- for now, it was best to hold Argenti close- the world could wait a few moments or so, and even if it couldn’t- the sweetness you felt was a wonderful momentary bliss that you couldn’t abandon just yet.
