Howdy ho, y’all! Here’s what you’ve been waiting for, dropped at the witching hour of our last day! My big interview exclusive with the Myvan Variants of our many lovely AU’s! Sit down and relax while we get to know them a little better! @imsparky2002 @booksrbetterthanpeople @nerdy-chocomallow @thefcguy
AU’s Included: Class of Heroes//Class of Villainy//School for Monstrous Youths//Ghoul Squad//MiracOlympus//Arkham//Ravencroft//Akuma//Mythical Creatures//‘Canon’
Let’s get this thing started! Bring them in!
Q: How did you two meet?
QuasiIvan: Well, we met on the first day of school at Francoise Prep. It…wasn’t going very well for me at first, so I’d gone out to the woods to get some air and clear my head. But then…I heard this voice, singing. It was the most beautiful and angelic I’d ever heard, and I had to see who it was.
Snow Mylène: (Giggles) That was me! He gave me a bit of a start, because I hadn’t seen him sitting behind that tree, but mostly I was just happy to meet someone else who enjoyed spending time in the forest. And I could see right away that he was the sweetest, most gentle boy. He had such kind eyes and a tender smile, I couldn’t resist wanting to get to know him!
QuasiIvan: I…was mostly just surprised she was talking to me, that she didn’t run away screaming, like most people did. She…stayed. She made me feel happy and safe, for the first time around someone other than Esme. In that moment…I could already feel myself falling for her.
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Mylènsula: Oh, we actually met years before we were ever dragged to that wretched school, it’s quite a story! I was a young sea witch just discovering my affinity for magic and testing it on unfortunate victims, and he was just beginning his works as the most terrifying boogie who ever lived! I was fast asleep one night after a long day of tormenting mermaids, when the most frightful figure appeared in my dreams!
Ivan Oogie: She was the one’a the first folks I ever tried to give nightmares, and she had me doubtin’ my skills there for a second! No matter what I tried, I just couldn’ seem to spook her. So I kept tryin’, for years! But the more and more time I spent with her, the stronger her grip got on my heart. I didn’ really have my hopes up about ever gettin’ to meet the girl’a my nightmares in the flesh, but then, we got both got dragged to that reform program.
Mylènsula: It was as if fate itself intervened and declared we were meant to be together!
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Ivan Bumble: I met Flower when we both start DuPont. We were much smaller then. She was first person to say hello to me on first day, lots of others were…intimidated. Thought she was beautiful, and very nice. She made me feel…not as nervous about leaving mama, Sasha and mountains. I liked her very much.
MyLeaf: I’ll admit, it really surprised me that this big, strong yeti boy was so shy and gentle when I first met him. He came off as so grumpy and standoffish, but I could see underneath that he was just missing his home and family, like I was with my dad and my friends back home. So, I invited him to check out the greenhouse with me, and we got to talking. The spark between us was pretty immediate, I knew I was going to like him right away.
Ivan Bumble: I knew I like her too. She was best part of coming to new school, new place.
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Mylèntasma: Oh, I remember that day like it was just moments before now rather than years. I was about eight years old, out on a float around the city in the evening, taking in all the beautiful sights of Paris, when I heard quite a commotion coming from around the corner. Imagine my surprise when I turned that corner to see a giant gorilla, roaring at a group of boys who had a reputation for picking on younger children and those of different appearance.
Ivan Kong: It was my family’s first day in Paris and those guys had started messing with me and Nath. Eventually, I just got so mad that I couldn’t take it anymore, and I started to go Kong. Nath tried to get me to calm down, but I was just too pissed off. But then…I heard this beautiful voice, singing and telling me everything was going to be okay. That was when I met my beautiful phantom.
Mylèntasma: I could tell immediately from the way he was trying to protect his friend that he wasn’t some dangerous monster. I knew I had to do something to help. And when he turned from a giant ape to his equally adorable humanoid form…I knew I had made the right call.
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HephIvan: We met when we were very young, equivalent to around five years old by the standards of you humans. I was nervous because my mother was bringing me with her to Olympus for the first time. I knew that I looked…different and I didn’t think that the other deities my age were going to like me. I was sitting in the corner, tinkering with a toy I was making and waiting for my mom to finish up, when…Mylène came over.
Demelène: I had seen him sitting over there by himself, working on some kind of contraption that I had never seen before. He looked a bit nervous, and a bit lonely, so I decided to go over and introduce myself. I asked him what he was making, and while at first he was a bit hesitant, soon we got to talking. It didn’t take long for us to become friends, the tie of fate and all that.
HephIvan: After that, she started introducing me to everyone else, and I began to feel at home on Olympus…especially whenever she was around.
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Nightmare Weaver: We’d actually crossed paths a few times before got we dragged to DC Academy to take part in their “reform program” and I always thought he was hot but never had the guts to approach him. It wasn’t until we landed in the same class that we met properly. We ended up both partaking in a friendly sparring competition proposed by Kim. We got set against each other and I managed to get the drop on him with my fear gas.
Venom Bringer: Right away I was intrigued by her cunning, fearlessness and of course, her stunning beauty. I started trying to find whatever excuse I could to be around and talk to her before we would be dragged back to that wretched asylum at the end of the day. And the more we talked, the deeper I began to fall for her.
Nightmare Weaver: It was the same for me. He was everything I had been wanting in a partner, and we just needed the right time to make a move.
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Captain France: Well, since it was Mylène and her squad who found me in my frozen state, I guess she kind of felt obligated to help look after me, in a way. She would come visit me everyday and when I woke up, she would just sit and talk to me, seeing how I was feeling and telling me things I would need to know about the modern day. She really had no reason to care about me, this guy from decades ago she’d never met before, but…she kept coming anyway. How could I not fall for her?
Bullseye: I felt like I should at least try to make sure he was okay, being the one who found him down there and all. But when he came to and we started talking…he wasn’t at all like I was expecting. He was so…humble and sweet. And he would just make the dorkiest jokes with the cutest little smile, I couldn’t help but think he was adorable. It didn’t take me long to fall for him either.
Captain France: Everything was so new and scary to me, I had no idea what was going to happen to me or how people were going to react. But…I still felt like it was going to be alright…as long as she was there.
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Horrificator: We met about a week before we both started in the Advanced Villainy program. There I was, just wreaking havoc on a Friday afternoon, spreading terror in the hearts of those pathetic ‘good’ citizens, when crashing down the streets, tearing up everything in his path comes this huge, handsome hunk of stone. You could say I was enamored pretty quickly, I had to know more about him. So I crept up and did what I do best. I spooked him out of his wits! (Giggles)
Stoneheart: I’m just minding my own business, engaging in my specialty of property destruction, when I hear this ear-splitting shriek that scares the living hell out of me. So I turned around, ready to fight…and there she was. The most beautiful little horror I’d ever laid eyes on, smiling at me with those sharp teeth. All I could think was “I’m going to marry this girl.”
Horrificator: You have to admit, I got you good, my darling gem!
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Ogrevan: I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was about ten years old, out on my first ever shift guarding the village, so I was quite excited, getting to do adult things and such. That’s when I heard this beautiful voice ask me if I knew where the wild mountain thistle grows, and I looked and saw the most beautiful girl I’d ever laid eyes on in my life. I was so captivated by her that I couldn’t form a legible sentence. Thankfully, she laughed it off and just sprinted by me to go find it herself. When I was finally able to catch up to her, I was able to speak.
Drylène: He was so adorable, back then, and even more so now. I couldn’t help teasing him a bit. After that we introduced ourselves and got to talking, and before I knew it, I was finding any excuse to come by the mountainside, just to see and talk to him.
Ogrevan: It always made my day when she would come. I could feel myself falling deeper for her with every time. Even if it did tend to distract me from my guard duties.
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Mylène: Well, we both started attending DuPont at around six years old, but we never really talked much, given that we kind of ran in different circles. I mostly stuck to my theater group and Ivan could be bit of a loner except for a few people, he never really seemed like he wanted anyone around. It wasn’t until last year that we really got to know each other.
Ivan: I’d always thought that she was beautiful and awesome with the way she cared about people and the environment so much. We were in the same class for years and I’d always wanted to talk to her, but could never work up the guts to. I was never that good at letting people in. I’m still not always the best at it, really…
Mylène: You’re getting a lot better with opening up and letting people be there for you, teddy bear. And you have so many people who want to be, who care about you.
Q: How and when did you get together?
Snow Mylène: Well, it was a few months into our freshman year and Ivan and I had been getting to know each other very well. I knew that I liked him as much more than a friend, but I wasn’t sure if he felt the same way about me. Eventually, the school decided to try out this American tradition called a ‘Sadie Hawkins’ dance and I decided to take my chance and ask Ivan to be my date. He looked so surprised, it was adorable!
Quasilvan: Of course, I said yes. At the dance, we both ended up getting a little overwhelmed by all of the people so we stepped out for a little while. We ended up going for a walk along the trail. We stopped and watched the sunset…and ended up having our first kiss. It was…perfect.
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Ivan Oogie: Well, uh…(flushes bright red) I…wasn’t exactly as…smooth as I woulda hoped. See, we’d both gotten dragged off to that reform program, and when I saw ‘er in the hallway, I immediately recognized her as the girl whose dreams I visited, the one I was…in love with. So, when we bumped into each other…my mouth spoke before my brain could catch up. I just came out and basically said “Be mine.” (Buries his face in his hand) So [beep]ing embarassin’. And in front’a people too!
Mylènsula: (Giggles) Well, I, for one, found his forwardness charming and bold! My heart already belonged to him anyway, so how could I say no? Shortly after, he took me on our horrifically romantic first date, and we’ve been wreaking havoc together ever since! Isn’t that right, Spookums?
Ivan Oogie: (Blushes and buries his head in her shoulder)
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MyLeaf: Well, it was a few months into the year we started the middle school grades. I had been crushing on him for ages, and I was pretty sure he felt the same way. We’d been spending a lot of time together, him helping tend to my plants and just chilling after classes. So…I took my shot and asked him if he wanted to go on a date. You can only imagine how I bloomed when he said yes! I set up a picnic in the woods just off the courtyard and we spent the whole afternoon together, just enjoying the company and talking about whatever.
Ivan Bumble: Was very happy when Flower asked me. I like her for a very long time too, and wanted her to like me. For date, I know Mylène love flowers, so I try to make a crown for her. It was…not good. Am better at drums than making art things.
MyLeaf: I thought it was adorable and very sweet. I have it pressed in my keepsake book!
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Ivan Kong: (Blushes bright red) Well…that day was certainly something special. I had been in love with Mylène pretty much from the day I met her. But…I was way too shy to tell her how I felt. Every time I tried…the words kept getting jumbled up in my head and I would just walk away frustrated. And then I would worry whenever I did that that Mylène would think I didn’t like her. I just got so deep in my own head. Thankfully, she’s not as bad with words as I can be.
Mylèntasma: I had also been in love with him for ages, and wanted to find the perfect moment to profess this to him. I had written a special composition to tell him how I felt, and I tried several times to perform it, but things seemed to keep getting in the way. Finally, on a gloomy fall afternoon, things seemed to come together. I had managed to get him alone in my dear concert hall, and I played my heart out. I’m just so happy he accepted and returned my feelings. We’ve been in harmony ever since!
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Demelène: Oh, I remember that wonderful day clearly, even though it was so many years ago now. I was down on Earth, tending to the new sprouts of the Summer season, when I felt a hot rush of wind I would know anywhere. It was my Ivan, of course, and he had this adorable, bashful expression on his face. I was hoping he was going to ask if we could begin proper immortal courtship, but somewhere in my mind I just couldn’t believe it. I still struggled quite a bit with confidence back then…
HephIvan: Well, to me, she’s always been so beautiful, this vision of loveliness and kindness, certainly way too good for me…I was praying to the Fates that she would say yes, but I didn’t have my hopes up. I had worked for weeks to make her the perfect gift, her gold and amber wreath of wheat, so I brought it to her, and confessed that I’d been in love with her for years. By some miracle, she felt the same way and we became an item. And now, here we are, years later, happily married.
Demelène: I still wear the wreath every day, along with this, now! (Shows her beautiful wedding ring, made by Ivan, naturally.)
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Venom Bringer: I knew I would have to do something truly special to prove to her that I was worthy to be her partner, so I did what I do best. I found the perfect time to bust us both out of our cells during a transfer, and I took her out to terrorize Paris. I brought her to where we first laid eyes on each other, where I’d spelled out her name with the bones of the gutless higher-ups of an oil company that was ruining the earth. I confessed my undying devotion, and she agreed to be mine.
Nightmare Weaver: It was so romantic! I had been wanting to go after those fools for ages, and he had done it just for me! Of course, I said yes! After that, we went and tore down a few buildings that were being constructed on protected natural land, and shared our first kiss before those annoying heroes managed to catch up to us. We were thrown back into that lousy asylum, but I didn’t care! The man of my dreams was finally mine, and nothing could take the joy of that away from me!
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Bullseye: Oh, it was just the cutest thing. He was so old-fashioned about it, but in the most adorable way! He actually called up my dad to ask his permission to take me on a date, and I knew that papa liked him. After that, he asked me to meet him in the training room. He was waiting with flowers and everything! He was blushing so much, I thought his cheeks might never lose the pink. He was so sweet and genuine with his confession that I couldn’t help but fall even deeper for him. Of course, I still had to tease him a little bit!
Captain France: She made me beat her in a sparring match before I could take her out on a date. It took me six tries, but I finally managed to do it! I decided to go simple, I took her for a walk around Paris, we got lunch and saw a movie. It might seem a little boring, but for us, it was perfect. Being able to call this amazing girl my partner was more than worth getting knocked on my ass a few times…excuse my language.
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Stoneheart: I still remember the day…well, night she asked me out as one of the happiest of my life! It was the dead of the night, and I was sound asleep in my room. But then, I woke up to a loud scraping noise. I looked and there were huge claw marks across my wall. You could say I was…a bit spooked. Then I heard something under my bed, before it darted out and into the shadows. For a few minutes, I kept seeing this shadowy figure dart around my room, before it seemed to disappear…but not for long.
Horrificator: That shadowy creature was me, of course! And then I went for the final scare. I exploded out of the shadows with my most petrifying scream and scared him out of his wits! I waited for him to calm down and stop screaming before I confessed my love. Thankfully, he felt the same and found my…unorthodox approach charming! So much so that that was when he kissed me for the first time! I’m just glad his parents didn’t wake up!
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Drylène: Oh, I remember the day when he began courting me. It was one of the times I had come to visit him on the mountainside, and he had quite the surprise waiting for me! A beautiful picnic decorated with candles and all of my favorite flowers! After we sat down, he played a song he had written specially for me to profess his love! It was beautiful, and I could only give yes as my answer!
Ogrevan: I worked on that song for weeks. I wanted it to be perfect, to convey everything that I felt for her. I was so nervous that day, terrified I was going to play a wrong note or say the wrong thing and mess everything up. But…the moment I saw her face, all of those nerves disappeared. And when she kissed me after accepting and returning my feelings…I felt like I was on top of the world.
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Ivan: Well…it was a bit of an…awkward situation…what with me getting akumatized and whisking her away to the top of the Eiffel Tower and all…Still wish that could have gone better.
Mylène: But no one can argue with the results, to be sure! Yeah, the whole “taken by the first akuma and then falling from the top of the Eiffel Tower” was…an experience. But I got the sweetest boyfriend in the entire world out of it! I still have the song he wrote me in my keepsake box! And at least it’ll be a funny story to tell our kids someday!
Ivan: I’m just glad it all worked out. We’ve been through so much together now, and I couldn’t imagine wanting anyone else by my side.
Q: What is one of the things you love most about him/her?
Quasilvan: Her kindness and willingness to give love to everyone, no matter who, or what they are. Her endless compassion for everybody and everything around her never ceases to amaze me, even when people have been less than kind to her, like her stepmother. She’s the most truly good-hearted person I’ve ever known, and that’s why I’m so grateful she decided to give that heart to me.
Snow Mylène: And I love his gentle spirit, how he doesn’t use his size and strength against people, even though he easily could. He’s been through so much, suffered so much cruelty, and yet he’s still one of the most empathetic and tender-hearted people I know. He uses his natural gifts to help rather than harm, despite how people treat him even now, and that’s what I admire the most about him.
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Mylensula: Of course, I love the way my darling BuggyBoo is so passionate about his craft of terror. You always know that whatever he has planned is going to be horrifying and spectacular, so I look forward to it every time. All the time, effort and finesse he puts into each scare he pulls off, and the gleam in his empty eyes when he hears the screams of his victims, it thrills me to my core!
Ivan Oogie: And I love the way my scallop puts it all on the floor, brings the fire with everything she does. No matter what she’s up to, what poor sucker she’s conning, or who she’s hexin’, she gives it 110%. Everybody in the room’s gonna be payin’ attention, especially me, she’ll make sure’a that! Nothin’ gets me goin’ more than seeing her make a show out of her latest scheme, because I know she’s putting all her wicked lil heart into it!
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Ivan Bumble: I love Flower’s passion about protecting and loving all living things. She treat everyone with respect and kindness, no matter if monster, human or plant. Makes people feel safe and cared about, she listen and she help where she can. She make me want to be better, kinder person every day.
MyLeaf: And I love how he’s so fiercely strong and protective with the ones he loves, but at the same time, so gentle and kind. He’ll step up to fight for someone who can’t fight for themselves, but also has the gentlest touch when he’s working with my plant babies or helping someone who’s injured. I love both sides of him, and that’s something that’s never going to change.
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Mylentasma: How fiercely and with all of himself that he protects the things he cares about. He’s never too afraid to jump into a battle if one of us is at risk, and he’ll give it his all to protect someone who can’t defend themselves. I love how he’s always willing to stand up to bullies, whether it be stupid kids harassing monsters or his own father being awful, he won’t stand for people being mistreated. Even if he can lose his temper sometimes, I know it’s just because he cares so much about things being fair and safe for everyone.
Ivan Kong: And I love how Mylène is so passionate about her craft, and puts her all into every performance. She always pours her entire heart into the composition, the preparation, and the performance. It’s amazing to get to watch her, and know that the heart of such an amazing and talented woman belongs to me. Mylène can make you feel every emotion at once when she puts on a show, she’s a true work of art.
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Hephlvan: I love the compassion and dedication she shows to every living thing, no matter how big or small. She takes care of everyone on Olympus, both physically and emotionally. She’s kind of like the mother that so many of our fellow immortals never got to have. And the way she makes sure the mortals are taken care of without fail every single year. Her unending kindness never fails to amaze me.
Demelène: And I love how he’s never let anyone’s negative opinions of him and the terrible words of foolish humans make him bitter or spiteful. He maintains his dignity, and he’s the kindest, most merciful and helpful god I’ve ever known. Whenever someone may need assistance, he’s always one of the first ones to offer and he never requires anything in return. He treats everyone with respect and dignity, even if they don’t return the favor.
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Nightmare Weaver: I admire the fact that he matches his incredible strength with the cunning to pull off plans that can even rival Max’s in genius! It’s what makes him such a formidable villain, and why we’re such a perfect match! So many fools are so quick to underestimate him, dismiss him as a mindless brute who only knows how to do physical damage, but he’s so much more than that! The way he can utterly break a person inside and out is something that makes my dark heart race.
Venom Bringer: And I adore the way she doesn’t let the experiences of her past stop her from being the most terrifying villain who ever lived and following her passion of spreading fear. The fools who tormented her will live to fear her name, and I’ll be by her side to make sure that happens. But she doesn’t need me to be strong. She’s overcome her past fears to become something truly menacing, and it makes me love her all the more.
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Captain France: I love how she never lets anyone underestimate her just because she doesn’t have powers like most of the others do. She’s one of the most capable fighters in the entire school, and she’ll be happy to prove it against anyone. Her strength and resolve are truly inspiring to me, and I’ll never stop being amazed at what she can do. She’s a true hero, even without powers, and I won’t let anyone say different.
Bullseye: l admire his strength too, with all of my heart. He’s been through so much, both before and after he was frozen. He’s lost so many people, missed so much of a life he never got to live, and was dropped into a world that was completely new to him. But he never let that make him bitter or keep him from treating people with kindness. And he’s never afraid to admit when he’s confused, scared or needs help, and to me, that shows true strength.
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Horrificator: I admire the way my darling gem is so fierce whenever anyone challenges him! The way he crushes his opponents underfoot when they dare to question his strength and power, it’s truly something to behold. He makes me swoon every time we go out to terrorize the Light, with how he wreaks havoc and tears apart everything those fools hold dear. He lets no one disrespect him, or me, and that’s why I adore him so. He has such passion for villainy, it’s truly inspiring!
Stoneheart: And it always gets me going when I see how my little terror has so much passion for what she does! She puts her all into every spook she pulls on those pathetic weaklings, and it gets my granite heart racing. She’s so beautiful when she’s at her most terrifying, and with every scream that makes her power grow, my love for her grows along with it. I always can’t wait to see what she’s going to do next!
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Ogrevan: How fiercely she protects the people, creatures and things she loves. She’s never one to stand down and let someone she cares about be stepped on, even if it’s by someone who’s bigger, stronger or more powerful than she is. She amazes me with how absolutely fearless she can be, and the compassion she shows for everybody around her. She drives me to be better every single day.
Drylène: And I love his gentle and creative spirit, how much of his heart he puts into his music and poetry. You can feel the emotion in every note and word, and it just makes me fall deeper and deeper for him with every piece. So many people always seem to see him as this big brute, swinging his club around and deadlifting trees-not that it doesn’t make me blush when he does that last one-, but I see what’s within-his loving and artistic side.
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Mylène: I love how he doesn’t let the way people perceive him and judge him because of his appearance dictate who he is as a person. He’s the sweetest, gentlest boy I’ve ever known, even though people refuse to believe that because of his father’s reputation. He treats people with kindness even when they don’t have the courtesy to return the favor, which shows that in the way that counts, he’s stronger than any of them will ever be.
Ivan: And I love how no matter what people try to stop her or tell her to back down, she never stops fighting for what’s right. She stands up to people that most others wouldn’t in a million years, to try to make the world a better place for everyone. She’s the bravest person I know, even if it takes her a bit to realize it sometimes. She inspires me every singly day.
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do as a couple?
Snow Mylène: Oh, we love going for quiet walks in the woods outside the school, spending time with all my animal friends and just enjoying the beauty of nature. It’s so peaceful out there, one of the few times I get to see him totally relaxed. You should see his face whenever we go to visit the rabbits’ burrow! His smile at all the little baby bunnies is the cutest thing in the world!
Quasilvan: I also just…really love listening to Mylène sing. Whether she’s on stage performing with the other royals, calming down the animals or just humming to herself when we’re having a quiet moment alone, I just love to hear her. Something about her voice just makes me feel…calm and happy.
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Ivan Oogie: Well, we always love scarin’ the wits outta people together, whether it’s with her spells or my spooks. Nothin’s more fun for us than hearin’ the screams of our victims! And when I get to watch her string those poor suckers along only to crush ‘em in the end with total hopelessness…it just reminds me even more that she’s the girl for me!
Mylènsula: And I so love getting to watch him terrify people, and give some frights of my own. But we do enjoy our quieter moments too! It’s such fun to watch those pathetic “horror” movies that humans make and laugh about how we could do it so much better! But as much as we love our villainous ways, I’m never opposed to a tender moment with my buggyboo! His strong arms are my favorite place to be! (Giggles)
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MyLeaf: Oh, we love spending time in the greenhouse together, whether it’s just relaxing or tending to my darling babies! He’s so good with them and they just adore him, especially Cookie and Ogg. It’s so relaxing for both of us to be in nature, which is why we also like to go for quiet walks around the woods around the school. It’s so peaceful and spooky out there, perfect for monsters who need a bit of a break. I’m also never opposed to a cuddle with my snowbeau! (Giggles) Yetis give the best, comfiest hugs after all!
Ivan Bumble: (Blushes and nuzzles her neck) I like all things Mylène said. Also love when she come to Monster SMASH practices and shows. Feel much less nervous when she there. Flower is my muse.
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Ivan Kong: I love getting to listen to her play and sing, no matter what the occasion. Her voice is the one thing that can always send my heart racing no matter what. Especially when it’s a quiet moment between us when she’s singing just for me. It just feels…perfect. I also love going for a swing for me, fly for her, around Paris, just enjoying the scenery and each other’s company. It’s one of the few times I feel totally relaxed, like nothing could make me hulk out and go Kong.
Mylentasma: And I love getting to give back to the community with my darling monkey man! We especially love spending time with the less-privileged children of Paris, it always makes them so happy. You should see the way they climb all over him, they just adore Ivan, it’s precious! It’s also so much fun whenever we try and spook one another, though I’m considerably better at it than he is. It’s not really his fault, because how could I possibly be scared of this adorable face? (She cups his cheeks as he blushes like mad)
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Demelène: Oh, I love whenever we’re able to go down for a quiet moment together on Earth, sitting and enjoying the sunlight while I tell him stories of my latest encounters with mortals and he tells me of his latest projects. He usually has some new gift that he made for me, not that I’m complaining. Who doesn’t love to be spoiled, when it’s done out of love? I also do genuinely do enjoy times when I get to help him in his forge. It’s so fascinating to see him work and the passion he puts into it. And speaking of passion (she smiles coyly), I, of course, enjoy my…private time with my husband in our chambers.
Hephlvan: (Goes insanely red) I…can say the same, love. I also love getting to watch her do her work down on Earth. The way the whole world seems to bloom from just her presence alone is amazing to me. I’m truly married to an incredible goddess, and I never forget it. And I love getting to show her the things I create, especially the gifts I make for her. The way her face lights up with curiosity never fails to make my heart skip a beat.
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Venom Bringer: I love whenever we’re able to break out of that wretched asylum to do some petrifying and cracking skulls. It’s a true gift to me to get to see my beautiful scarecrow in her element, when she’s making people live their worst nightmare. While we always know it won’t be long before the heroes come after us, it’s worth it get to spend some time with her, doing what we both love.
Nightmare Weaver: There’s nothing better in the world, my darling brute! We’re villains to the core, and spreading fear and pain is what we do! But, if we’re truly being honest, I also enjoy when we can have quiet, tender moments together. We’ve both suffered so much pain in our lives, and just being able to take a moment to hold each other…makes everything feel alright, even if it’s only for a moment. Being with him makes me feel safe.
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Bullseye: Well, I’ll always enjoy the moments when we’re in the heat of battle together. We’re totally in sync and have each other’s backs no matter what. It’s almost like I can read his mind and I can read his. There’s nothing better than taking down a bad guy with the one you love, in my opinion. But I also enjoy our quiet moments, where I can just sit and tell or show him things about the modern world. It’s always adorable to see how amazed he is about how things have advanced!
Captain France: That’s what I love most with her, too. She’s always so patient explaining things to me, it blows my mind. I especially love our movie nights, where I just get to hold her close and enjoy all the stories that have been made since I was frozen. She still has to explain a lot to me, but she doesn’t seem to mind. And let’s just say, I don’t mind being tossed around in a sparring match or two if it means spending time with her.
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Stoneheart: Well, we always love going out to wreak some havoc on Paris. There’s nothing more fun for a couple of villains than turning the landscape into a living hell for pathetic little wastes of space like those ‘rebels’ who try to challenge us! With me knocking down buildings and crumbling streets, and her spreading nightmares and collecting screams, we’re one of the best villain teams out there. And nothing makes me happier than getting to do have some good-old-fashioned wicked fun with my little nightmare!
Horrificator: I absolutely adore getting to ruin lives with my hunky mountain of a man! And since we both grow bigger and stronger with the more people try to fight us, we’re able to cause that much more chaos! What could be more wonderful? But I also love when we get to teach the younger classes of villains, like sweet little Sasha, the ways of being a truly awful villain. They adore and look up to us, so it’s only right that we set a good example!
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Drylène: Oh, I love just spending a quiet afternoon with him, sitting in the woods or on the mountainside, enjoying the scenery of our beautiful home and listening to him write his poetry and music. Getting to hear what’s going through his mind and heart is something that means so much to me, he’s so talented and passionate about it! (Giggles) And I love to pay him visits when he’s on guard duty, just to make it a little more interesting for him!
Ogrevan: I have to say, she’s always a welcome surprise, even if she makes it a bit hard to stay focused on actually guarding the place. (Gives her a playful knowing look, at which she giggles) I also love just going on walks through the forest with her, helping her tend to the trees and wildlife. The Everwoods are so beautiful, and when I have the most beautiful flower in all of Miracularia by my side, it’s hard not to feel happy and content.
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Ivan: I love it when she comes to watch Kitty Section rehearsals and just hangs out with all of us. Getting to put the way I feel about her into music is something that means a lot to me and I’m glad I get to share that with her. I also like when she comes over to my house for movie nights and we just chill on the couch, talking about whatever and enjoying each other’s company. Honestly, any moment that I spend with her feels perfect.
Mylène: Awww, Teddy Bear! I love whenever we go out and do volunteer work together. He’s always so happy to do it with me and we have such a great time helping out around Paris. It feels good to give back to the community with someone you care about. I also love when we’ll just spend a quiet afternoon walking around Paris, enjoying the scenery and each other’s company. Just simple little moments like that.
Q: How do you usually deal with arguments or disagreements?
Quasilvan: Whenever there’s something we disagree about, which doesn’t happen often as we’re usually on the same wavelength and talk about things when something is wrong, we both try to take a minute to cool down. Usually I’ll go up to my belltower and work on my poems for a little bit, and Mylène will go out to the woods to spend time with her animals.
Snow Mylène: After we’ve both had time to cool off we’ll meet up to talk through whatever we were butting heads about and come up with a compromise that makes us both happy. The key to staying healthy in a relationship is communicating what you’re feeling and being honest with one another after all.
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Mylènsula: Well, we hate to be mad at each other, so we always try to resolve things before they can lead to a fight, but no one is perfect. I will admit, I can be quite…petty when I become sufficiently angry and at times say things that I shouldn’t and that I don’t mean. I always feel so terrible afterward, knowing that I hurt my darling buggyboo.
Ivan Oogie: And I’ll admit that when I get steamed, I can be pretty bullheaded. Sometimes I storm off and it takes me a bit to even wanna talk. I know I shouldn’t ignore her and I’m lettin’ my anger get the best’a me, but I’ve always had a temper. But it never takes us too long to get things patched up, right darlin’?
Mylènsula: Of course, my love! Eventually, after we’ve both had time to calm down, we sit and talk things out, work out a compromise between what we both want! Our love will always prevail in the end!
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Ivan Bumble: I do not like to be upset or angry with Flower, and thankfully, does not happen often. We talk about things before they become problem. But, we are not perfect. Sometimes we do not agree, and we fight. I do not like when this happens. Yetis can be very stubborn, so sometimes can take a while before am ready to talk things out. Flower is very patient. I try to be too.
MyLeaf: Like Ivan said, we hate being upset with one another, it just hurts too much. But, no relationship is perfect, and arguments are bound to happen. And when they do, we both just take a bit of time to cool off. I’ll go spend some time with my plants and just tending the greenhouse, and he goes to practice his drums or work out for a while. Once we’ve both had time to breathe and ease our frustrations, we meet up to talk things through and come up with a compromise. Communication is key, after all.
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Mylèntasma: Well, my monkey man and I can both be very passionate people, so of course there are times when our heads can both get a little hot when we disagree about something. They don’t happen often, given that we’re open with our feelings and talk through things before they become problems. But no relationship is without its troubles, and there are times when we’ve both stormed off in a huff after saying things we didn’t mean. We’re not proud of it, but it happens.
Ivan Kong: Usually we both need to take a little while to cool our heads. I’ll work out for a little bit, go for a climb or some sparring with Kim, and she vents through her music. After that, we’ll meet up and talk things out. I can still be a bit stubborn sometimes, especially when I think I’m right, but thankfully, she’s pretty good at getting me to pull my head out of my ass. We come up with a compromise and apologize for being dumb. We know we’re gonna be okay, because our relationship is strong.
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Hephlvan: Well, even when an immortal couple loves each other as deeply and infinitely as we do, eternity is a long time and there are bound to be disagreements. Mylène and I have always been open with our feelings and when we have an issue with something, so we’re usually good about talking things through. But still, there are times when we can have our heated disputes. Like when one of thinks the other is overworking themself, for example. That’s…one of the most frequent arguments we have.
Demelène: It’s only because we want one another to be healthy and safe, love. In any case, whenever a dispute arises, we both take our time to decompress, doing whatever we need to do to calm down before coming back together to talk things through. We value communication and honesty in our relationship, and that’s why we’ve been able to remain strong through our many years.
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Nightmare Weaver: Well, we’re very rarely at odds with one another, given how we see eye to eye on most things. But…there are times when, due to our mutual somewhat reserved natures, we can let heated emotions get the better of us and it results in a fight. Naturally, neither of us likes it when this happens, and we try to resolve it as quickly as possible…but both of us can also be quite stubborn. We never fail to come around and come back together, though.
Venom Bringer: I admit, I’ve said things that I deeply regret when we’ve had our fights, and I’ll never truly forgive myself for the times I’ve caused her pain. But like Mylène said, we always come to our senses. Usually after we’ve taken some time to cool down, me bashing someone in a sparring match or getting in a workout and her working on her fear gas weapons, we’ll come together for a talk and work things out. We love each other too much not to.
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Captain France: As much as we try to always be open with our feelings and talk things out, no relationship is really perfect. Sometimes I take on too much and can be a bit too stubborn in my role as leader, and sometimes Mylène can go too far with trying to prove her capabilities as a non-meta hero. When that happens, we can get heated. But we always manage to get things back on the right track. Usually we both just need to take a moment to breathe.
Bullseye: Exactly. We’ll both take some time to do our relaxing activities, his writing and some target practice for me. After we’ve both been able to think about things, we’ll apologize and talk things out. Usually we’re able to come up with a compromise that makes both of us happy, and that’s what a healthy relationship is all about.
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Horrificator: Well…we always try to be good at being open with each other and not letting negative feelings and thoughts fester until they become problems, but…when you’re both villains with infamous tempers, there are bound to be times when things can blow up. There have been times when I’ve met my anger get the best of me and said things to hurt my darling gem, and he’s done the same. We both regret it afterward, hate ourselves for causing each other pain. But these are merely small bumps in the road.
Stoneheart: Exactly, babe. After we’ve had some to cool down, wreaked some havoc on our own, we’ll talk things out and get back on the right track. We always make things right, even if it takes a little longer sometimes. I’m not letting my little fright slip away from me, that’s for damn sure.
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Ogrevan: Well, we always try to be open with our feelings, because that’s how you keep a healthy and loving relationship together. But everyone has disagreements from time to time. Usually whenever we get a little heated about something, what we try to do is step away for a moment to think and cool our heads. I’ll usually play my music and she tends her trees. Relaxing activities that give us a way to ease our nerves and consider each other’s perspective.
Drylène: After that, we’ll meet up again and talk things out, come up with something between what we both want, a compromise. Communicating is important, that’s how you fix problems. And even when we aren’t seeing eye to eye at the moment, I know we’ll hash things out. Our love is strong enough for bumps in the road.
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Mylène: Well, we always try to put everything we’re feeling on the table before it can fester and become a problem. That’s the way you keep a relationship healthy, open communication. But of course, every once in a while we will have a disagreement about something, though of course we both hate when that happens.
Ivan: Usually if we have a little fight about something we’ll try and give each other a few hours to cool off before we meet up to talk things out. I admit, sometimes I can get a little heated and storm off when I should stay and talk things out, but Mylène is always patient with me and is always ready to work it out when I cool my head. She’s awesome like that.
Q: What do you imagine for your future together?
Snow Mylène: Oh, I’ve thought of what our lives will be like many times. Of course, I’ll be responsible for taking over my kingdom once I come of age, and there’s no one I’d rather have ruling by my side. I can already see us leading as kindly and fairly as we can, and doing it together. Our kingdom will be a safe haven for anyone who feels like they aren’t welcome anywhere else, and for all the creatures of the wild, of course!
Quasilvan: I’ll admit, I’m a bit nervous at the idea of becoming a king, but I know that as long as I have Mylène by my side, I’ll be okay. I definitely see us having a couple of kids, who will always know how amazing they are and that we love them no matter what. We’ll be sure to teach them the importance of treating others and the environment with kindness and valuing themselves.
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Ivan Oogie: Well, I plan on keepin’ this little beauty all to myself for as long as there’s still breath in my lungs, so you can bet your [beep]in’ ass she’s gon’ be my wife someday! As soon as I can get a ring on that finger! We’ll keep frightenin’ and hexin’ people till the end of our days, rulin’ Halloween and the seven seas together! I’ll build my legacy as the best damn boogie man there ever was, and she’ll be the most feared sorceress queen of the seas! That sounds like a damn fine plan to me!
Mylènsula: Just perfect, my darling scream! And of course, we hope to eventually welcome a few little ones! We’ll be far better parents than the lousy ones we had, to be sure! We’ll teach them the ways of sorcery and scaring, and they’ll be some of the most terrifying villains to ever walk the earth! Isn’t that right, Spookums?
Ivan Oogie: You better believe it, Scallop!
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MyLeaf: Well, obviously we plan on being together after we graduate DuPont. I love him with all of my heart, I could never imagine us parting ways. We both want to do our part to help with Adrien’s cause of fighting for monsters’ rights with humans, so that’s definitely something I envision for us. I’ll keep working with my plants and developing new botanical tonics and he’ll keep playing his music with Monster SMASH, and of course, we’ll support each other no matter what. And I definitely see a wedding in our future.
Ivan Bumble: Have always known I want to marry my Flower. She is best part of my life. I want to spend rest of it by her side, keeping her safe and happy. If I can do that, I will be happy. Also want to have family together. Does not matter how big, as long as is with her.
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Ivan Kong: Well, we’ll keep protecting Paris together, for one thing. I’ll keep fighting by her side, and supporting her no matter what she does. She’s going to be one of the greatest performers this world has ever seen. And I intend to be right there with her, cheering her on through it all. I’m…not really sure what I want to do once we retire from being heroes, but I’m sure with her and our friends there, the right thing will show itself to me with time.
Mylentasma: Of course, darling. You’ll find what you’re meant to do, and it will be something great. And of course, we hope to get married when the time is right! I can already picture our beautiful wedding day, alive with music and spooks abound. And we hope to eventually start a little family of ghouls of our own. I’ve always envisioned us raising children together, and I know he’ll be the most wonderful, loving father!
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Demelène: Well, of course, we quite literally have eternity to be together, being immortals and all. And I know that with every year we spend together in the infinite ones we have, our love will only grow. We’ll keep doing the best we possibly can in our roles as deities, and support each other no matter what. I’ll keep the seasons coming and going, and he’ll keep Olympus running smoothly with his work. I couldn’t imagine a better partner to spend eternity with.
Hephlvan: And I couldn’t imagine living my immortal life without her by my side. Such a future could only be darkness. No offense, Reshma! We have discussed it, and we would like to welcome children of our own someday. However many it ends up being doesn’t matter. What matters is that we’ll raise them with love and teach them the responsibility that comes with being gods. If we can do that, I think we’ll be fine.
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Venom Bringer: Well, for one thing, eventually, we and all of friends are going to break out of that wretched asylum for good and tear it to the ground. When that happens, we’ll show everyone why they’re right to fear our names. We’ll craft the world in our own villainous image and make the heroes wish they never thought to challenge us! And when the time is right, I’ll ask my darling little fright to marry me, and we’ll spend the rest of our lives crushing spirits by each other’s side.
Nightmare Weaver: (Swoons) It all sounds just perfect! We’ll make the world a walking nightmare for anyone who dares to challenge us, and darkness will finally reign supreme! Fear will be the dominant force, and no one will be able to stop us! And if we happen to bring a few villainous little ones into the world to share our love of villainy, what’s the matter with that, loves?
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Bullseye: Well, we’ll do our part in protecting the world together, for certain. The Avengers, we’ve all talked about staying a team after graduation and going pro together, so that’s something we look forward to! Ivan and I both take part in and support a lot of community outreach programs, so we’ll keep doing that. And, we do hope to get married someday, maybe have a family when the time is right. Whatever’s in the cards for us, I know we’ll get through it together.
Captain France: Pretty much everything Mylène said. But of course, heroes all eventually retire. And when that happens, who knows what will come next for us? But as long as she’s there with me, I know I’ll be happy. I can see us settling down together somewhere nice and quiet, with the family we’ve built up. I know that life will lead us to the right path after we’re ready to take the next step.
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Stoneheart: Well, as soon as we’re out of school, me, my little fright and the rest of our villain friends are going to conquer the Light Side once and for all, make all those pathetic rebels kneel before us before we crush them underfoot. We’ll start with Paris and then move on to the rest of the world. Darkness and evil will reign over everything. And when the time comes, I’ll ask my horrifying beauty to marry me, and we’ll spend the rest of our lives together.
Horrificator: I can hardly wait for that day to come! It will be perfect! And of course, me and my darling gem hope to eventually welcome a few wicked little ones of our own. Whatever powers they may end up having, we’ll teach them how to show those pathetic civilians to fear their names and tremble when they walk by. We’ll be a perfect, evil little family!
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Drylène: I already know I want to spend the rest of my life with him. And when the time is right, we’ll get married and spend our long lives as partners. He’ll take over as head of the village guard, keeping the family we build safe and writing more of his music. And I’ll work to achieve my goals, performing with the Dionysian Association and serving on the Elder Nymph Council. We’ll keep supporting each other no matter what, and work through any problems that come our way.
Ogrevan: As long as I have Mylène by my side, I know I’ll be fine. I worry sometimes about failing in my duties as head of the guard, but I know that as long as it’s to keep her and my sister safe, I’ll do what I have to. She’s an amazing actress and a great leader, so I know she’ll achieve what she sets her mind to, and I’ll be at every show and support every decision. I can’t wait to have a family with her, whatever it ends up looking like.
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Ivan: Well, we’ve both talked about getting married, so that’s something I can definitely see for us, but that’s a ways off, so in the near future, I see us just continuing to support each other and hopefully continuing to fall deeper for one another every day. I can see my little mouse continuing to do her thing and save the world, and I intend to be there fighting by her side. I’ll write as many songs and poems as I need to so that she sees she’s the best thing that ever happened to me.
Mylène: And when the time does come for us to get married, I can already envision it being the happiest day of my life. I can see us getting a nice little apartment, somewhere away from the main streets of the city, and like Ivan said, continuing to support each other. Eventually, maybe we have a couple kids and we raise them to treat other people kindly and always look out for the world we live in.
Ivan: That sounds perfect, Mylène.
Q: What’s the one thing you want your partner to know and never forget?
Quasilvan: That the true reason she’s the fairest of them all isn’t because of her outer beauty, though to me she’s the most beautiful woman in the world. It’s because she has the kindest heart of anyone I’ve ever known and how much she cares for everyone and everything around her. Her pure soul and gentle heart are what make her the most beautiful person on earth.
Snow Mylène: And I want him to know that no matter what anyone says or thinks, he is beautiful, inside and out. The only ones who would try to tell him otherwise are narrow-minded fools who can’t see his kindness and honesty for what it is. The people who truly matter know and love him for the beauty that lies within.
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Mylensula: That no matter what anybody says, who tries to shame him for doing things his own way, the fools who try to say he brings shame to boogie-kind, he will always be perfect to me! I’ve admired him since the day we met, and my admiration for him only grows with each day that passes! No one in the world can terrify weaklings or make my heart race like he does, and he’s going to go down in history as the greatest boogeyman who ever lived! You mark my words!
Ivan Oogie: (Blushes) Darlin’…What I want my scallop to know is that I’m always gonna have her back, no matter what comes our way. My li’l witch can handle herself just fine, I know that. But as long as I’m around, no one’s ever gonna lay a hand on her pretty li’l head. Anyone who has a problem with the way she does business and tries to do somethin’ about it, is gonna have to deal the boogeyman!
Mylènsula: (Coos) Spookums~! (They begin to passionately kiss)
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Ivan Bumble: Want Flower to know that she is my peace. World outside of mountains can be very…loud and overwhelming. But whenever she is around…I feel okay. She makes things not as scary, and I love her very much. Being with her makes me very happy.
MyLeaf: (Kisses his cheek) And I want my Yeti Teddy to know that even if people refuse to see him as anything but a brute because of stupid yeti stereotypes, I see who he really is, and he makes me feel safe. He’s gentle, kind, a passionate creative and thinks much deeper about things than anyone gives him credit for. He has a such a big heart and I know he’ll always be there to stand by me.
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Mylèntasma: I want Ivan to remember that even if he can struggle with his temper and controlling his Kong form, he’s not a bad person and he’ll always be a hero in my eyes. If anything, it’s just because he has such a big heart and is so protective of those he loves. He would never harm an innocent person and I know he’ll always be there to protect me and the others when we need it, because that’s who he is.
Ivan Kong: I want my phantom to know how truly beautiful and inspiring she is in everything she does. Whenever she takes the stage, when she’s leading people to safety or taking down an akuma, or even when she’s just sitting working on a new piece, she just glows from within. It makes me want to be the best possible version of myself, a version that deserves to be by her side. She’s amazing.
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Hephlvan: That she’s always been and will always be more than enough. She has so many responsibilities as the goddess of the seasons, and always feels like it’s her job to care for people and do everything for the mortals. I just want her to remember that she’s important too and that we all love and value her for everything she does. She’s the kindest deity I’ve ever known, and she’ll always be enough for me.
Demelène: And I want him to remember that no matter what ignorant mortals say, he’s beautiful, both inside and out. His passion for the things he creates, his gentle heart, how he’s always willing to help others. He’s the most amazing men I’ve ever met, and if anyone can’t look past the differences about his appearance, then they’re a fool. I’m so lucky to spend eternity with him as my husband.
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Nightmare Weaver: I wish that he would always know how much I admire him for his strength even with all this life has put him through. He’s never let the damage from his past stop him from conquering any obstacle in his way and I find that so truly inspiring. It’s why I fell in love with him, his will to keep going no matter what fool tries to stop him or how many times we get locked in that blasted asylum.
Venom Bringer: That she is the light that brings me out the darkness of my own mind. Whenever I start to doubt whether I’ll be able to prove myself, all I have to do is look at her. She motivates me to go big or go home, because I know she’ll stand by me no matter what. Just like I’ll stand by her, and always keep her safe, no matter who I have to break to do it.
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Captain France: That no matter how much the modern world scares and confuses me, it’s worth it as long as she’s here. Whenever I miss my old life, my family, my old home…just seeing her face is enough to make me feel like everything is going to be alright. She makes me feel safe and helps me whenever there’s something I don’t understand. I know she’ll always be there for me.
Bullseye: That the only person whose standards and expectations he needs to live up to are his own. People always put so much pressure on him, as the leader of the Avengers and this ‘legendary war hero’, but they don’t care enough to look deeper. He’s the kindest and most genuinely heroic person I’ve ever known, and the people who truly matter see that and love him for it.
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Horrificator: That he’s so much smarter and a more capable villain than people think he is. Everyone always treats him like a dumb brute who only knows how to smash things. But I, and all of our friends, know the truth. He’s on the same level of wicked brilliance as the rest of us, some of our most devious schemes have been his idea! One day, they’ll all know what he’s capable of!
Stoneheart: Thanks, babe. I want my little terror to know that no matter who tries to make her feel small, she’s the scariest villain out there, and I know Eri and Anthony. No one can really compete with her in the frights game, and one day, she’ll show everyone what she’s made of and stop their hearts with her power!
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Ogrevan: I want Mylène to know that she’s so much stronger than people, and even she herself sometimes, believe she is. She has so much heart and I know she’ll use it to make Miracularia a better place. She cares so much for everybody and I know she’s going to achieve her dream of serving the environmental preservation seat in the Elder Nymph Council.
Drylène: And I want him to remember that him being gentle and choosing to avoid fighting when he can doesn’t make him weak or unworthy of his future position. It means he’s compassionate and willing to give people a chance. He’s still one of the strongest people I know and he’ll be a worthy guardian of the tribe, I know it for a fact.
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Mylène: That no matter what, no matter what anyone tries to tell me or who people believe him to be because of his background, I’ll never be afraid of him. He’s the most amazing, kindest, and all-around incredible boy I’ve ever known, and even if he can struggle with his temper sometimes, I know he has the gentlest heart, and would never hurt anyone.
Ivan: That she’s so much braver and stronger than she believes herself to be, and she’s my greatest inspiration. Somehow, someway, she’s going to change the world for the better, even if she doesn’t think that herself. I love you, Little Mouse.
Mylène: I love you too, Teddy Bear.
I hope you all enjoyed this! Happy Myvan May! (Booksy, Sparky, Coco, FC, or any of my friends I work with, feel free to add any additional questions and answers you’d like!)
MiracOlympus, but with trashy 90s reality show interviews and everyone’s dissing each other. Think Jersey Shore but with more drinks
AproRose: #LoveFest, #LoveWins! Come to my festival, you guys! Only for ages 18 and up! There's drinks, communal baths, and a whole lotta loving! Kisses!
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Marcsephone: For real, I was just minding my own business, planting flowers and shit, then I see this short emo-looking guy smelling like death and decay and I'm like, "Ooh, that's my baby daddy!" So I eat a pomegranate and he got me a big-ass ring and a big-ass dog with three heads 'cause I'm worth it, and I'm like, "Bitches! I'm married!" But my big sis didn't get the memo and this other bitch come over hear spreading lies I got kidnapped! Like, bitch please! He put a ring on my finger, all this is consensual despite shit mortals be thinkin' of!
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Heranette: Oh, mortals think I let my husband go around screwing girls while disguised as animals and clouds? Bitch, I’ll bust a cap in his ass before I let that happen. That’s my man, and if he ever thinks about cheating on the goddess of literal fucking marriage, it’s about to go down.
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Zeusdrien: I swear, all of these mortals have some of the craziest bullshit. I don’t cheat on my wife, I love that woman, I respect that woman, I’d smite for that woman. Also, we are NOT brother and sister! No one on Olympus is our kid or my partner, and my gorgeous, compassionate, fine as hell wife certainly didn’t throw Ivan off the side of Olympus.
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ApolLuka: Someone please explain how my twin sister delivered me! Go on! Explain how a fuckin’ infant helped my mother with delivery right after being born! Like, sis! Don’t go around saying that shit! I don’t need people knowing you used your tiny baby fingers to pull me outta mom.
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Maxthena: See, this mortal, this dude goes around telling people I cursed my priestess for being assaulted at my temple by— Guess who! Kim! He wasn’t even in the mortal realm, he was hooking up with his wife, and suddenly, we’re shit. I. Can. Not. Stand. Mortals! That is not even what happened! That girl was a predator! Now we got a snake hair lady going around turning people into stone!
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Marsephone: You’d think after your sister chases a bitch down with a pitchfork for the fifth fuckin’ time they’d get the memo, but not this ho!
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*At a party on MiracOlympus, Heranette storms over to LiEris*
Heranette: Have a drink, you thirsty bitch! *Throws wine in her face*
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DioNyno: So my disciples are seated in a circle in my temple- MY temple to discuss my “drinking problem”! Uh, I’m the god of wine, not of drinking it! That’s on them! They don’t blame me for drinking themselves stupid.
Since you guys are arguably THE immortal lesbian couple, what does that community do to worship you?
AphroRose: Well, they have this neat tribute by planting roses and black orchids together.
Julemis: There's also a dish that involves pomegranate for Rose and honey for me. Which is funny, since I always thought she was the sweetie of our relationship.
Most certainly NOT a kidnapping victim! I’ve been waiting for this one! @imsparky2002 @booksrbetterthanpeople @nerdy-chocomallow @thefcguy
Marc, God of Flowers and the Spring (aka Persephone)
Appearance/Attire:
Olympus: Tall and lithe build, Shoulder-length, wavy black hair, woven with small pink flowers, tanned skin with patches of freckles from being in the sun, bright emerald green eyes with patches of blue and yellow, rosy lips and cheeks. Wreath of daisies, lavender and wild roses on his head, lavender chiton with various flower patterns stitched across the hem, belt of woven ivy, silver bangles engraved with roses, simple silver sandals.
Underworld: Slightly taller and lithe build, Back-length, wild black hair with blood red rose petals falling from it, tanned skin with runes of the Underworld emblazoned on his upper arms, bright emerald green eyes with a ring of crimson around the rim, black sclera, and long dark eyelashes, dark red lips, violet flames jumping around his feet. Wreath of asphodel, blood red roses and onyx skulls with ruby eyes, onyx necklace with a ruby rose pendant, black silk chiton that pools around his feet, translucent blood red cape, belt of thorny vines, black heeled sandals.
Bio: If you were to look at Marc as he appears when he’s in the Upperworld, at first glance you likely wouldn’t identify him as the co-ruler of the Underworld, husband and partner to the Lord of the Dead. Marc is above most things is a god of duality, a gentle and kind deity of the blooms and the warm seasons, and the cool-headed and resolved hand that helps Nathaniel manage the Underworld. In the latter role he’s both an intimidating force not to be trifled with and a gentle touch that soothes new souls arriving in the Underworld, especially of those who passed far before their time. He’s generally known to dislike conflict and would much rather tend to his flowers than engage in disputes on Olympus, always opting for peaceful conflict resolution whenever possible. But even with as gentle and kind as this god is known to be, it’s highly unwise to anger him, and one of the quickest ways to do this is threatening those he cares for most, his husband and family. If you’re foolish enough to do this…let’s just say you’ll remember very quickly that Marc is a literal force of nature.
Fun Facts!
Standing amongst other immortals, Marc is a bit of an…unusual case. The reason for this being that he belongs to both the world of the living and the world of the dead. He is both the god that helps bring life back to the world when Spring comes and the king that rules alongside Nathaniel over the souls of the departed. Neither of these roles takes greater precedence over the other and it’s why his appearance is altered depending on which realm he’s currently in. Both sides are equally beautiful and equal parts a reflection of his true self.
As you might expect with being the god of the Springtime, Marc plays an important role in the changing of the seasons, serving as his sister’s right hand in making sure that the rhythms of nature run their course at the right time. Each year when it’s time for the Winter to move on, Marc will come up from the Underworld and help Mylène in ushering in the warm seasons, making the flowers bloom, bringing creatures out of hibernation and restoring color to the vegetation. It’s because of this that he’s worshipped as a god of rebirth.
Like his sister and Juleka, Marc is a deity that is known as a friend to the nymphs. In general, they adore him and flock around him whenever he comes to visit Earth. He counts several among his closest friends. He cares for them as much as they do him and often goes out of his way to help them, like he did with his old friend, Sora, who was being obsessively pursued by the girl-turned-monster, Lovelle. He gave him the ability to disguise himself as a mint plant and a place to hide in the Underworld. He also was the first to petition to allow a nymph to change realms, changing his friend Owen from a naiad to a lampade, a nymph of the Underworld, to get him away from his family.
He can make the flowers bloom! Leave your thoughts in the comments and reblogs!
Love Across the Multiverse: NathMarc November Edition
Hey howdy ho, y’all! I’ve never done anything for NathMarc November, so this should be fun! Have another multiversal love story! @imsparky2002 @booksrbetterthanpeople @nerdy-chocomallow @thefcguy
So we meet again, my friends. Back for more stories of love that transcends the bounds of time and space? Well, you’re in luck! Let’s take a moment to see, this time, two boys, one with the soul of storytelling and another with a heart for artistry! And so our story begins…
HEROVERSE: MarcElsa & Sleeping Nath
“You’re getting the hang of this, Nath!”, Prince Marc of Arendelle said, smiling as he grasped his boyfriend’s hands and led him across the surface of the frozen lake. The two young royals had decided (well, more like Marc had decided and managed to persuade Nathaniel to give it a try) that the crisp Winter afternoon was the perfect setting for an afternoon of ice skating.
“I-If you sa-say so!”, the red-haired prince stuttered out as his balance floundered once again, clinging tightly to his boyfriend’s hands, “I don’t know how you convinced me to do this! I can barely feel my backside from how many times I’ve slipped!”
Marc laughed softly, a beautiful sound like tinkling bells that warmed Nathaniel’s heart, “That’s part of learning, Nath. You get better the more you practice!”, the ice prince said, guiding his boyfriend to skate around in a circle.
As the two glided around the ice (Nathaniel struggling to keep his balance every minute or so), the rose-loving prince couldn’t take his eyes off of his beloved. Marc looked so happy, his green eyes sparkling with little beams like snowflakes, small designs made of ice and snow twirling in the air around them. He looked so beautiful and content that Nathaniel couldn’t help but feel happy too.
A little while later, when Nathaniel had managed to stay on his feet for a while, Marc asked, “Think you’re ready to glide on your own for a bit?”
“Promise you’ll be right there, in case I fall?”, the redhead asked in return, looking anxiously at his boyfriend as the cold royal donned a warm smile.
“Always, my rose petal!”, he answered, before Nathaniel let go of his hands and began to slide across the ice by himself, Marc watching him with all the love in the world.
VILLAINVERSE: King Marc & Nath of Hearts
An aura of fear and dread hung over the the grand throneroom of the Wonderlandian palace, and the anger of the two kings who sat in the marching thrones could be felt vibrating through the air, one as cold as ice and the other burning like molten magma. The peasants who stood before the Mad King and his poisonous love could already feel that their fate was sealed, but they dared to hope anyway.
“Pitiful peasants, you stand accused of conspiring against myself and my beloved wild card. How do you plead?”, Marc asked, his tone frosty and condescending as he looked down his nose at them. Their insignificant little lives were hardly worth the effort, but he did so love to see his king at his most furious and regal…
“Don’t even attempt to lie, you insufferable fools! We already have all the proof we need! You’ll only make this worse for yourself!”, Nathaniel snarled, his jewel-colored eyes flashing with fury in the way that made Marc’s heart skip a beat.
One of the imbeciles standing accused spoke then, the bravest one…or perhaps just the most foolish, “Yes, we did conspire to finally end your reign of tyranny and injustice! The people of this kingdom deserve far better leaders than you contemptible villains!”
This utterly asinine attempt of a statement was simply too much for the Poison King, and he couldn’t help but let out an absolutely wicked, yet still distinctly regal laugh, which drew a look of complete admiration from his partner at how beautiful he looked doing so, “Did you hear that, my darling? They honestly believed they stood a chance of toppling us from our thrones!”
“Indeed, my darling bandersnatch! And I believe I know just the perfect punishment for them!”, the redhead said, gaining his signature manic grin and dilated pupils as he looked down at the peasants, Marc practically swooning as he awaited his beloved saying the words…
“OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!”
MONSTERVERSE: MothMarc & Nath Goyle
The sun was an astonishing shade of blood red as it sank below the horizon of the thick forest that surrounded the DuPont School for Monstrous Youths, casting everything in an otherworldly orange haze. Marc and Nathaniel sat, as they often did, quietly enjoying this scene from the roof of one of the school’s numerous towers, watching as the shadows danced and the dark trees appeared to glow as if wreathed in flame.
Nathaniel smiled as Marc scooted closer, casting one of his large, translucent gray wings over Nathaniel’s back, surrounding him in a comforting warmth and making the gargoyle feel a sense of security and content. He couldn’t help but think how mesmerizing the light that danced off of those wings was, and the way it made Marc’s brilliant green eyes twinkle to look at the beauty all around them. These kinds of peaceful moments were the best parts of his day.
Marc looked down at his boyfriend, tucked under his wing and smiled at the peaceful, blissful expression in the gargoyle’s bright, fiberglass eyes, shining like gems in the light of the setting sun. Nathaniel always seemed to be at least a little stressed, what with his guard duties and his…family situation, so getting these moments where he was totally at ease were a relief for the young moth. To know there were things and moments where he could take comfort.
Both of the boyfriends then looked down at the pathways leading into the school, seeing most of the other students heading into the school for the night, amongst which were some of their friends, who looked up and waved as they spotted them at their perch. The two then turned their attention back to the sun, which had finally dipped below the horizon, leading the school to be cast in a serene darkness.
With a soft yawn, Nathaniel leaned over and laid his head on Marc’s shoulder, closing his eyes as he felt his boyfriend’s wing coil further around him. Marc smiled and leaned down to kiss the redhead’s stone forehead, before looking up at the stars that now lit up the sky. He knew they would soon have to report to their rooms for lights out…but they had a few more minutes to enjoy together.
GHOULVERSE: Marcoyle & Nathra
It was known to the people of Paris that the Ghoul Squad often took evenings to patrol the city for any trouble they could prevent. Many fans would try to catch glimpses of them at this time, wave at them as they passed, and happy when they were seen. Most ne'er-do-wells were smart enough to stay out of sight but there would be some stragglers who took the chance.
Thankfully for Marc and Nathaniel, however, this didn’t seem to be one of those nights. All was quiet and serene, Paris’ city lights gleaming as the raven-haired gargoyle and redheaded moth swooped through the night sky, twirling around each other in an airborne dance of adoration.
“Seems like it’s gonna be a pretty quiet night!”, Marc commented, enjoying the feeling of the cool Parisian breeze against his stone skin. He smiled over at his boyfriend as Nathaniel gazed, almost transfixed, at the warm light that emanated from the streets below.
“Yeah, we don’t really get a lot of those.”, Nathaniel mused in return, gliding closer to his partner so he could join their hands, as his mind drifted to the art theft at the Louvre that the Ghoul Squad had assisted in preventing the previous night. Marc had been amazing, of course, swooping down and scaring the wits out of two trying to escape out a back route.
But that had been last night, and tonight, there was no trouble, no crime to be seen. Which meant that the boyfriends could enjoy some quality time in the night sky together.
Suddenly, Nathaniel gained a playful grin as he turned to look at Marc, a challenging glint entering his eye as he said, “Race you to the top of the Eiffel Tower!”
“You’re on!”, the gargoyle answered eagerly, and with that the two took off flying at great speed through the cool night air, laughing all the way as they zoomed toward the peak of Paris’ most iconic monument.
GODSVERSE: Marcsephone & Nathdes
The Underworld, as always, was cold and gloomy, shrouded in dark mist and wandered by the souls of the deceased. But today, there was a certain energy in the air. One of happiness and anticipation, amongst both the deities that resided there and the spirits that roamed the expanse. It was the day that Marc, god of flowers and the springtime, as well as one of the two kings of the Underworld, would return home. Nathaniel, Lord of the Dead, was eagerly waiting at the entrance of the realm of the afterlife to see his love.
Each year, at the end of the winter seasons, Marc would need to return to the world above for a few weeks to aid his sister in the ushering in of Spring. Nathaniel understood that this was necessary. Just because Mylène was the goddess of the seasons didn’t mean she did everything to prepare for them alone, nor that she should have to. They may be deities, but everyone still needed help once in a while.
Marc and Mylène were incredibly busy during the changing of the seasons, so much to do, so their husbands didn’t see much of them. And while Nathaniel knew that this work was vital, but that didn’t mean that he couldn’t feel sad during the days when Marc was away, or that he couldn’t miss his husband. And miss him he did.
But it took only a moment for all of those feelings to evaporate, because the next second, the air of the Underworld was filled with the familiar scent of a spring breeze and fields of fresh flowers. It was only a moment after that when Nathaniel was nearly taken to the ground as Marc flew into his arms, a huge smile on his beautiful face, before he pulled his husband into a kiss.
“I’ve missed you, my love.”, Marc said brightly, and the sincerity in his voice made Nathaniel’s typically iron heart skip a beat. He knew that Marc loved both bringing the spring and spending time with his sister, but it pained both of them to be apart for so long.
“I’ve missed you as well, my king. Every day away from you is another day of emptiness I can’t fill.”, Nathaniel answered, making Marc’s cheeks turn as pink as his favorite wild roses, “I’ve been counting the days till you returned to my side. You mean the whole of the Underworld to me.”
Marc smiled at Nathaniel with all the love in the world as asphodel blossoms bloomed around their feet. The god of the spring could see Baark lounging in the distance, all three heads yawning, the murky waters of the Styx crashing below the bay, and the souls of dead wandering the fields. But with Nathaniel by his side, hand clasped tightly in his own…he felt right at home.
DCVERSE: Myzan’r & Colossus
Screams echoed across the streets as cars and trees flew this way and that, pulled up from the ground by the redhead the size of a three story building who was currently on something of a rampage…not that this was anything new. Everyone knew Colossus had a temper. The only question to wonder about was what had set him off this time.
As Nathaniel stomped his way down the street, he couldn’t stop fuming about the rude passerby that had ruined his drawing in his sketchbook by spilling coffee on it! He hadn’t even apologized, just said HE should be more careful! How much damn nerve did you have to have to say something like that? The guy did seem to have some brains, though, as he’d quickly seemed to realize this was Colossus he was talking to, and had taken off running down the street.
Nathaniel had already been in something of a bad mood that day, so the guy’s rudeness had kind of set him off. And there was nothing like a little property damage to calm a villain’s nerves. (Most of the cars he was throwing were parked illegally anyway, so really the city should thank him!)
He was just getting ready to hurl a large truck when a voice said behind him, “You know you don’t have to cause so much chaos just to get my attention, Nath!”, and when he turned to look, sure enough, a certain extraterrestrial hero was hovering behind him, a teasing smile on his face and his arms crossed.
“For your information, I was mad because some fucking jackass spilled his damn coffee all over my drawing and I-“, the giant redhead had started to rage once again, only for his partner to fly closer to him and cut off his rant.
“Hey hey, it’s okay. I know you’re upset, I know how hard you work on all your drawings.”, Marc soothed, cupping his boyfriend’s colossal face, “But destroying things isn’t the best way to go about telling people you’re upset! How about we go down to that cafe you like? And then we can ask Ondine or Jean to reverse the damage with their magic?”, he suggested.
Nathaniel pouted for a moment as he considered this, before consenting and shrinking down to his normal (though still ridiculously tall) height as Marc smiled. The red-haired villain sulkily accepted his boyfriend for a hug before the two headed off in the direction of Nathaniel’s favorite cafe, the Parisian citizens in their wake breathing a collective sigh of relief.
MARVELVERSE: Discord & Rage
Nathaniel had just been looking forward to a peaceful afternoon, working on his sketches while not having to worry about any classes or stopping any havoc the villains decided to wreak. That was all he was asking for, but the universe had deemed it too much. It seemed one of the magic-possessing villains was causing a fair bit of mayhem in the downtown area, and he was the only one close by. Great.
Having a sufficient level of annoyance to transform himself, Nathaniel took on his superpowered form and leaped from the air in the direction of the screams and panic. When he arrived he saw that an entire city block was somehow rotating like the gears of a clock, buildings turning around and around and the road writhing like an angry snake. And from the air around the area, a maniacal laugh echoed in all directions.
Nathaniel sighed with a somewhat irritated scowl, knowing that only one villain would take such pleasure in turning order and peace into complete and utter madness. With a growl, he commanded for the ne’er-do-well in question to show himself.
“Maren! I know it’s you! Get out here!”, the large, hulking purple-skinned hero barked (talking in this form had used to be quite the challenge for him, but he had slowly gotten the hang of it), “Put all these buildings down, you’re scaring the crap out of people!”
“Oh, come now, Nathy, you know I just wanted to see you!”, the voice of the mischief god of Asgard crooned from somewhere Nathaniel couldn’t see, “And wreaking a little havoc seemed like a good way to get your attention! What do you think of what I’ve done with the place? Much more lively this way, don’t you agree?”
“What I’m really focused on is how annoyed I am that you decided to start causing trouble when it’s supposed to be my day off!”, Nathaniel snapped, looking at the young deity with clear irritation as he crossed his large, burly arms.
“Oh, I’m dreadfully sorry, dearest! But I really couldn’t wait another day! Things have been so dull around Asgard lately and I was itching to have some fun! And there’s nothing more fun than a little tussle with my favorite hero~!”, Maren chirped, batting his eyes flirtatiously.
“Ugh. You’re lucky you’re cute! Alright, let’s get this over with.”, Nathaniel grunted, getting into a fighting stance as Maren clapped his hands with glee. Though, if you looked close enough, one would see that Nathaniel’s lips had started to turn up in a smile. As much as he didn’t want to admit it…he enjoyed their encounters too.
AKUMAVERSE: Reverser & Evillustrator
The citizens of the light side of Paris screamed as a massive monster tore apart the landscape, crushing and destroying everything in its path. Not far away, the creator of the unholy terror was watching with absolute glee as his creature terrorized the innocent civilians, all while thinking of new ways to torment them to bring to life on his superpowered sketchpad.
Spying some of those pathetic ‘rebels’ who dared challenge him and his fellow villains, Evillustrator smirked as he began to sketch a personal favorite to deal with the vermin: a whole battalion of flying buzzsaws! He laughed maniacally as he watched them sprint to get out of the way, scattering around like chickens with their heads cut off.
“Well done, love. Mind if I take a turn?”, a voice behind him purred, and he turned around with a smile to see his beloved monochromic nightmare, Marc, also known as Reverser.
“By all means, go ahead! It always thrills me to see what you come up with!”, Nathaniel grinned as he looked at his boyfriend lovingly. Marc stepped up to the edge of the building where the two were perched and scanned the scene below, looking for a scenario where he could wreak some worthy havoc.
Spying a bus making its way down the street at top speed, struggling to get away from the sketched monster’s rampage, and smirked sadistically. He summoned up one of his dreaded paper airplanes, and hurled it towards the driver, causing the man to suddenly completely forget how to drive. The bus was sent careening wildly across the road, the terrified screams of the passengers filling the air.
Evillustrator laughed as he watched the mayhem below, delighted as always with his partner’s machinations. His darling origami terror always thought of the best ways to make people suffer!
“Brilliant, dearest! Now, should we go find another area that needs some terror spread?”, he asked, Marc grinning and offering a hand to him as he jumped up on his paper airplane glider. Nathaniel took it with a grin, leaping up behind him. The two shared a quick, affectionate kiss, before soaring off into the distance to perform more dastardly villainy.
FARMVERSE: Marckerel & Goathaniel
The break of dawn had arrived, and the sun was just beginning to rise over the fields of the Friendly Farms. All of the animals in all four barnhouses were still in their pens and nooks, dozing peacefully and having pleasant dreams. Well, all except for one, who was getting ready to perform his daily, self-appointed duties.
With a stretch and a yawn, Marc stood up on his clawed feet and fanned out his feathery wings, greeting the morning as he always did and pausing to watch the sun rising over the horizon, bathing everything in warm colors.
Knowing he would only have a matter of minutes to do this, the young rooster took a deep breath, before letting out a piercing cry to herald the arrival of the day. It echoed through the farms and woke all of his fellow animals. Some still grumbled in annoyance at being woken up, but shuffled to their feet nonetheless, milling about and chatting amongst themselves.
Marc let out a pleased chirp and ruffled his feathers as he perched atop the roof of the Mendeliev farm. Another morning, another job well done. But it was then that he looked over the fields to the Bustier Farm, and noticed a certain red-furred goat, trundling out of the barn and looking around in a barely-awake daze.
With a happy squawk, Marc took flight from the roof of the barn and flapped over in the direction of the neighboring farm. He landed on his mate’s back and affectionately nuzzled his head. Nathaniel turned to look at him with a lazy, goatish smile.
“Morning, Marc. Waking everybody up as usual?”, the young goat asked playfully, giving the rooster on his back a playful headbutt.
“It’s what I do. Wanna go for an early morning walk around the fields?”, Marc responded, Nathaniel nodding in response. And with that, the two set off, enjoying the sight of the sun rising over the barn.
MYTHICVERSE: Marcatrice & Nathatyr
There was no denying that Miracularia was truly beautiful, especially when it was bathed in the warm colors of the sunset. But a young satyr’s attention was locked on something that he found a thousand times more beautiful. The cockatrice sitting across from him, peacefully watching as the sun was sinking below the horizon.
The artist couldn’t take his eyes off his beloved, his brilliant rainbow plumage shining in the bright red and orange light that rained down over both of them. His green eyes shimmered with wonder as he watched the many unique and beautiful fauna of Miracularia galavanting in the fields below. He looked so blissful and at peace that it made Nathaniel’s heart feel warm and fuzzy.
So beautiful in fact that the half-goat boy couldn’t resist taking out his pad of paper to sketch the scene. With careful and precise strokes of his drawing quill, the image of his gorgeous partner came to life on the page. This might be a calm and peaceful moment, but Nathaniel would be damned if he let any capturing of Marc’s image come out as anything other than perfect.
It was then that the cockatrice looked over and saw his boyfriend intently focused on his sketching, occasionally glancing up at Marc, and he smiled. Nathaniel was so nice to watch when he worked on his drawings. His look of concentration was something his partner found so cute and endearing. It almost hurt to break that concentration to ask a question.
“What are you drawing, Nath?”, he asked, catching his boyfriend’s attention, and making him drop his quill in surprise. But it only took Nathaniel a moment to recover, and give him a smile.
“The most beautiful person in all of Miracularia.”, he answered, making Marc’s cheeks flush a brilliant pink as he waved a hand in the air.
“Oh, hush you!”, Marc said, hiding his face in his hands so Nathaniel couldn’t see him blushing. But it was then that Nathaniel came to sit beside him, resting his hand on top of Marc’s clawed one, having finished his drawing. With a contented sigh, the ravenette laid his head on the redhead’s shoulder, as they watched the completion of the sunset and the stars beginning to glimmer in the sky, taking in the beauty of the quiet moment.
‘CANON’ 69826: Marc & Nathaniel
At a table in the corner of the DuPont art classroom, two boys, a redhead and a ravenette sat, surrounded by papers covered in rough sketches and sample dialogue. Marc and Nathaniel were discussing the plans for the newest addition of one of their comics, as they did every Friday after school. They were currently in a very animated discussion about what they wanted to do with the final battle scene.
“And then they’ll join their swords together and fire the soul blast, destroying the darkness in the hearts of the people and freeing them from the spell!”, Marc said excitedly, using animated gestures as he explained his ideas to his boyfriend.
“Sounds perfect! And we can give their swords a special aura that signifies they’re combining their energies into one, super-powerful spell! A symbol of their trust in each other and the strength they get from being in sync!”, Nathaniel continued on, already beginning to make a draft on a blank sheet.
He held it up to show Marc, who clapped his hands and began to suggest different possible scripts for them to use in the scene. The two young warlocks who were the central characters would need a good power phrase, of course! And they would need to figure out how the villain would react, and exactly how the blast would play out.
It went on like this for hours, throwing enthusiastic ideas back and forth, sketches and dialogue, building off what the other said and crafting a story on the table before them. It was these times that the two were at their happiest, working together and making something with their combined talents.
If one were to walk in some time later, they would have seen the two, fallen asleep with their heads on the table, as was often the result of these meetings. But you would also see the hands of the exhausted boyfriends linked, resting atop the table in the midst of all of their sketches and drafts. It almost seemed symbolic of their bond in a way, the thing that had brought them together held strong now. And they wouldn’t have it any other way.
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And so our little adventure comes to an end. There’s no denying these two souls are meant for each other, whether princes or commoners, heroes or villains, monsters or humans. Nothing will keep them apart. See you next time, my friends! Let’s keep it a surprise, shall we?
I hope you all enjoyed this, and leave your thoughts in the comments and reblogs! And as a special question…what other couples (from the list of the ones we use) would you like to see me do this for?) I’ve got some ideas but I can add any suggestions to the list!
Since the girl you cast as Circe in MiracOlympus is a nice girl, what did Odysseus's men do to get turned into pigs?
It’s Miguel, he’s Odysseus. And it wasn’t all of his men, just a certain small group that happens to be sexist assholes. Basically: they barged into Aglae’s house without an invitation, completely trashed the place, were rude and creepy towards her nymphs, and generally made massive nuisances of themselves. She just snapped. And as for Miguel, he only saved them out of moral obligation, not because he actually liked them. Even told them “Maybe this will teach you not to be jackasses.” once they were human again. (Aglae only made him answer a couple of tricky riddles and help clean her place up in return for changing them back. (And he would have offered to do the second anyway.)
Here comes the party! @imsparky2002 @booksrbetterthanpeople @nerdy-chocomallow
Nino, God of Festivity & Wine (aka Dionysus)
Appearance/Attire: Tall and lanky, lean build, Shoulder-Length curly brown hair, small curved horns, small goatee on chin, medium dark skin with green grape vine tattoos curling up his arms, bright violet eyes with flecks of brown and green, crooked smile with dimples. Wreath of brambles intwined with grapes and ivy, hair tied back with violet sash, leopard pelt worn around his shoulders, bronze wrist cuffs with amethyst grapes, purple toga with grape vine patterns woven into the hem, brown sandals with laces up his calves, usually carrying a bronze thyrsus.
Bio: If there’s one god on Olympus who knows how to have a good time, and make sure everyone else is having one too, it’s Nino! As the god of parties and festive occasions, there’s nothing this carefree and jovial deity loves more than a get-together where everyone is just able to let loose. He’s a god who just keeps up a positive atmosphere, which makes everyone appreciate him greatly. But despite him loving to party and always being up to try something new, Nino takes his responsibilities as a deity very seriously. He doesn’t support reckless and violent hedonistic behavior, and always tries to encourage his followers and fellow deities to know their limits. He’s a moderate and responsible drinker himself, even though he can hold his liquor like no one else. Perhaps it was this, the more caring side of him that allowed him to win the heart of one of the most dedicated and serious goddesses on Olympus, Alya. He’s also a great listener, always willing to pour some drinks and sit down for a talk when a friend needs to vent.
Fun Facts!
While many of the gods had childhood experiences that could be considered abnormal, Nino’s is one that tends to stick out from the bunch. This being because until around the age of 10 by immortal standards, he didn’t even know he WAS an immortal at all! His parents were afraid that Gabriel wouldn’t want their son around, given how he hated anything chaotic and unruly, like parties. So they entrusted their son to kind oread nymphs of Mount Nysa to look after him. There, Nino lived a peaceful and happy childhood, running free, until the Fates decreed it was time for him to come home.
Nino likes to hang out on his sacred island of Naxos, and one day, he was napping on the beach in his disguised human form. Unfortunately, a group of pirates saw him with rather fine clothes and regal bearing (which immortals can never fully hide) and assumed he was a prince, who they could abduct for ransom. When Nino woke up and found himself kidnapped on a pirate ship, he first tried to reason with them, and when that didn’t work…he decided to have some fun. Next thing they knew, grape vines growing up the mast leaking wine onto the sails, there are lions on board and oh! They’re turning into dolphins! The only one who survived was the helmsman, who suspected they were holding a god hostage and kept saying they should let him go. Nino gave him the ship and encouraged him to pursue a better career path.
Nino has always been a close friend of the satyrs, growing up playing with them on Mount Nysa. So when an elderly satyr who’d been a surrogate father to him got lost and very confused away from home, and was taken in and cared for by a king named Midas, Nino was grateful to the man and offered him a favor in return. Midas was a ludicrously wealthy ruler and very fond of his money, so he asked for everything he touched to turn to gold. Nino was hesitant and asked if he was sure, but granted the wish when Midas didn’t budge. It was only after he kept turning his food to precious metal and then accidentally his beloved daughter that Midas realized this was a foolish thing to ask for. Thankfully, Nino is a merciful god and told him he could cure himself and restore his child to normal by washing his hands in the river Pactolus, which is filled with gold to this day.
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Welcome back, my story-inclined friends! It seems it’s that time again. The multiverse is full of love stories, and I’ve found the perfect one to share this time around! Today, we’ll get a look at a love born between a spirited thespian and a sweet-natured baker, seemingly opposite in every way but yet perfect for each other. Shall we?
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HEROVERSE: Jeanzco & JasAustin
Standing trapped in a conversation with some snobby Arendellian noble, Austin subtly rolled his eyes for what felt like the tenth time that day. He hated having to attend these stupid parties, filled with people who thought they were better than everyone else and seemed to have nothing better to talk about than their latest pointless political ventures and acquisitions of expensive new furnishings that they didn’t need. It was mind-numbingly dull.
Honestly, there was nothing more the young prince wished he could do than just scream his lungs out before running from the room, maybe after knocking over a table. But no, that wasn’t ’becoming’ of the heir to the throne of Agrabah. So he unfortunately had no other choice but to endure at least four more hours of this psychological torture.
But it was then that, looking across the room, he spotted something that always managed to make his day a little bit brighter. His boyfriend, the young presiding ruler of the Inca Empire, dressed in their signature bright red robes, and looking every bit as bored out of his mind as Austin did.
It was at that moment that Jean’s eyes met Austin’s own and he gave his partner a look of very overdramatic exasperation, before making a gagging gesture. The heir to the throne of the desert kingdom couldn’t stop a small giggle from getting out. Seeing this, Jean smiled and began to mimic the motions and overly posturing gestures of the Arendelle noble the prince was still trapped speaking with, making it nearly impossible for Austin to hold back his laughter.
Eventually, the nobleman was called over by who Austin assumed was his wife, and the prince breathed a huge sigh of relief at finally gaining his freedom. Looking back over at his boyfriend, he saw Jean giving him a smug and playful grin. The young emperor tilted his head meaningfully towards a small door in the back of the room that lead out through the kitchens, and his grin grew wider as Austin returned it. Without needing another word, they both quickly hustled to the door, leaving the boring bureaucrats behind without a second thought.
VILLAINVERSE: Jeanatoa & Sheriff Austin
Jean laughed as he and his boyfriend dashed into his dorm room at the stupid ‘reform’ school they were forced to attend, both carrying bags full of various shinies and trinkets that they had snatched off those pathetic ‘heroes’ and spineless ‘neutrals’ that unfortunately had to infest the campus. It was always such a pleasure to rob them blind, knowing there was absolutely nothing they could do about it.
Dropping down onto the patch of soft, fluffy coral and sand that made up his bed, the two dumped their bags out to survey the haul and assess what they had been able to grab. The crab hybrid smiled as he looked at the various bracelets, watches, rings and other shining pieces of jewelry they had been able to swipe. Never a bad time to add to the ever-growing collection of treasure.
He then took a moment to look over at their boyfriend’s haul, and hummed thoughtfully. Mostly wallets and cash, but there were a few shiny trinkets in there! Jean couldn’t help but feel proud, he was learning! Money was all well and good, but why not just go straight for the things that you could get with it? Diamonds lasted way longer than paper after all!
“Looks like we both nabbed a good haul!”, Austin said with that adorable crooked smile that showed off his fangs, never failing to make the shiniest villain in their troop’s heart skip a beat. He looked so proud of himself that it made Jean want to pull him in for a kiss that would knock him off his furry feet.
“By the way, I got something for you!”, the wolf hybrid then grinned, before he reached into his back pocket and pulled out a glamorous necklace made of multicolored diamonds that belonged to one of richer young women at the school. Jean gasped and squealed. He had been eyeing it for weeks but the girl never let it out of her sight. And his magnificent, darling wolfy had managed to get it for them! And with that in mind, the crab didn’t waste another second, lunging over to kiss his boyfriend as a thank you.
MONSTERVERSE: OperJean & Austin Grim
As it often was so, hauntingly beautiful music could be heard floating up from the deep caverns of the DuPont catacombs. The notes came from the large pipe organ in the middle of the grand but dilapidated old concert hall, and sitting at the chair of the great instrument was the young phantom of the school auditorium, Jean, enjoying the feel of the keys on his fingers as his boyfriend lovingly watched on.
The young reaper was perched on the other end of the piano, his eyes closed as he smiled and lightly moved his head to the rhythm. In a rare moment, his dark hood was down and his ghostly white curls were on display, falling perfectly around his face. His scythe was resting next to him, propped against the piano’s side, showing that he truly felt safe and at ease in this moment. Jean was utterly enraptured by how beautiful his love was, and an idea drifted into their mind.
Austin’s smile grew as a blush spread over his face when he recognized the song that Jean was playing. It was an original piece, ‘Of Love and Death’, that Jean had written especially for him. And one could say that this particular tune carried a lot of memories for the both of them. After all, it was playing this very song that Jean had first asked Austin to be his boyfriend. They had professed their love in front of the entire school, and of course the reaper could give no other answer but yes.
Given that he knew the melody by heart, Austin began to softly hum along with the phantom’s playing, making the latter’s heart begin to beat even harder as he was reminded of what a gorgeous voice their partner possessed. It was softer and more subtle than the powerful belt of most phantoms, having a gentle, almost haunting quality that almost made it sound like a lullaby. Fitting for someone whose job it was to bring people to their final resting place.
As the song drew to a close, the young harbinger of death and his musically-inclined love looked at each other with nothing but pure adoration. And all Jean could think was that he would write a thousand more love songs if it only got Austin to see that he was the best thing in their life.
GODSVERSE: ThalJean & Ausrene (Tau)
Even after all his ages performing, somehow Jean, hallowed muse of comedic theater, still felt the rattle of nerves in his chest as they prepared to take the stage to perform a set of hymns for a seasonal festival honoring Juleka and Luka with his fellow muses, who also happened to be their siblings. How could he be nervous? They always blew everyone away with their songs, so there was no reason to fear, right? Almost ironic, for a muse to feel this way.
But it was then that he felt a familiar soft hand grasp their own, squeezing in a comforting manner and rubbing circles on the back of his palm. He turned to look and saw their beloved fiancé, Austin, giving him a reassuring smile. Jean turned to face him and leaned in to rest their foreheads against one another as he gave a somewhat strained laugh.
“Hard to believe that after all this time performing I still feel nervous. I’m one of the two muses of theater, you’d think that I would be used to it by now!”, Jean said, his voice having the slightest bit of shake to it, before he felt Austin cup their cheek and lift their face up to meet his eyes once more.
“Love, everyone gets nervous from time to time, no matter how experienced they are at what they’re doing, especially when it’s an important event with lots of people watching.”, Austin gently reassured, the soft, ringing cadence of his voice soothing his immortal partner, “But you have nothing to worry about, you and the others are going to be amazing as always!”
It was at that moment that the dramatic deity’s fiancé pulled him in for a kiss that made all their nerves melt away in an instant, replacing them with a warm feeling and a shot of confidence that was all he needed to get onstage and blow those mortals away. It was only when Jean heard Clara call his name, signaling it was time to go on that they broke the kiss, and they bid their beloved goodbye with a playful bow before joining his siblings for the show.
DCVERSE: Spellbound & Jade Lantern
“Woah!”, Jade Lantern cried as he dodged another swipe from Croc King’s claws. ‘For such a big guy, he’s hella fast!’, the hero then thought to himself as he was forced to maneuver back at forth at practically warp speed to avoid getting hit by the villain’s scaly fists. And from the looks of it, Croc was getting annoyed at being unable to hit the flying hero, if the way he was growling was any indication. Or maybe he was just annoyed that they had interrupted his time with his girlfriend.
In the brief moment of respite he had from the Crocodilian villain’s blows, he managed a glance over at his boyfriend, currently locked in magical combat with the red-haired sorceress. As usual, the two furiously flung hexes and bolts of energy at each other, both trying to prove themselves the superior magic user. Their rivalry had gone on for ages, and it wasn’t likely to end anytime soon.
Austin was quickly forced to snap to attention again as Croc King’s tail swung towards his knees, looking to shatter them. The green-clad hero quickly jumped out of the way and fired an emerald-hued beam of energy, which the scaled villain just barely managed to dodge. He and Sea Enchantress had been wrecking the downtown area for some reason or another, probably what the villains considered a date (Max must have been busy, or he’d likely be there as well), and Jade Lantern and Spellbound had been the closest heroes on hand.
It was at that moment that the youngest member of the Lantern Corps managed to lock eyes with the Homo Magi hero he loved, and with no words being needed, they quickly formed a strategy to execute in order to subdue the villains. Austin quickly fired a beam that flew past the sorceress’ head, effectively turning her attention to him with an angry look…long enough for Jean to fire a powerful hex that sent her flying through at least three walls of a nearby building with a cry of surprise.
“‘DINE!”, Croc King roared as he watched his girlfriend crash through the brick, before turning to Spellbound, his face a mask of rage, “YOU SON OF A-“, but it was at that moment that Jade Lantern hit him with a wicked left hook via his energy-armored fist, throwing the villain to the ground and knocking him out cold. With the threat taken care of, Austin took a second to breath before he bent down and put an inhibitor collar around the villain’s neck, as his boyfriend did the same with Ondine, who he had brought out of the demolished bricks.
“Nice job, babe!”, the young sorcerer told his boyfriend, leaning in for a kiss as they waited for the authorities to arrive and escort the troublemakers back to the asylum they stayed in out of school hours. It was always good to fight with someone you knew would have your back and who you could read like a book, that was for sure.
“Couldn’t have done it without you, Magic Man!”, their partner answered with a smile.
MARVELVERSE: Mariner & Lunar Soldier
Another day, another battle with the forces of less than morally sound values had gone by, and it was after this battle, allowing his scrapes and bruises to set in that the aquatic young hero (more of an anti-hero, really), Mariner, sat on the ridge of a nearby building, watching emergency services scramble to attend to the injured and police officers keeping back reporters and photo hounds from getting too close. Humans were naturally drawn to disaster, after all.
There were often times when he wondered why they bothered saving people who obviously didn’t know how to keep themselves safe. Even at this very moment, they could see several young wannabe influencers filming the scene, getting way too close to the still crumbling buildings that were left behind in the aftermath of the attack. He shook his head at the display of foolishness. All just to gain some notoriety.
It was then that he heard someone alight beside him, standing on the edge of the building. He would recognize that slight chill that filled the air in a moment, and he turned to look at his boyfriend, the white hood shading his beautiful features as he looked down at the scene below. Mariner knew him better than anyone, and he knew that beneath that controlled exterior, there brewed an inner turmoil. That tended to happen when you had multiple people warring within you. He loved and cared for every piece of their partner, and only wished he could do the same.
“Sometimes I wonder why we do it, you know?”, the aquatic anti-hero mused out loud, causing his partner to turn to face them, “Saving people, even the ones who definitely don’t deserve it, and the ones who are eager to put themselves back into danger the second we turn our backs, just for a moment in the spotlight. Sometimes it all just seems like a waste of time, don’t you think?”, he asked, turning to look at the white-clad hero standing beside him and awaiting his answer.
“Because even if we don’t always want to do it, we know it’s the right thing to do.”, Lunar Soldier answered after a moment of pause and contemplation, “Because we can do things that other people can’t and that gives us certain responsibilities. And I guess…deep down, because helping people helps us feel less…wrong, messed up…”, he trailed off, only to smile softly when he felt his boyfriend move over and take his hand, tracing his knuckles. Maybe there were some pretty good reasons why they did this, Jean thought to himself.
AKUMAVERSE: Magician of Misfortune & Love Bug
The screams of terrified Parisian citizens were music to the Magician of Misfortune’s ears as he sent huge, dagger sharp playing cards flying every which way, slicing up buildings and smashing cars. With a smirk and a snap of their fingers, one of the cards promptly caught on fire, igniting itself on the trees in the center of a busy park and putting numerous lives in immediate danger. Hilarious.
It was then that he heard a familiar, positively adorable giggle from behind him, and turned to see the light of their dark days, his boyfriend Love Bug, whose wings were fluttering rapidly in excitement as he watched his partner wreak havoc on the pathetic weaklings below. Never one to deny his darling a show, the magician gave a playful bow before turning to prepare his next wicked spell, which would be sure to impress.
He summoned up a blood red rose to their hand, flashing a devilish grin to his boyfriend before crumpling it up and tossing the petals to the ground. Where each one touched down, a bramble of dark vines with huge thorns sprung up and entrapped people, holding them fast and squeezing them until their bones broke. Jean looked back at his dear buggy and saw him laughing with glee and clapping his hands, delighted with the trick as usual.
“That was amazing, darling! You always know how to put on the best show!”, Love Bug squealed, his large pink eyes sparkling as he gripped his wand and bounced up and down on his heels. It was always so thrilling to watch his beloved magician tear apart the lives of those insignificant gnats that called themselves ‘good’ citizens. They made for fantastic entertainment and Jean was one of the best when it came to tormenting them, without question or doubt.
“If it would mean to put a smile on your face, my butterfly of devotion, I would set the whole world ablaze and let it burn to ash.”, Magician of Misfortune answered, before taking his boyfriend’s hand and pulling out to hover over the burning streets, and the two began to waltz through the air, twirling in absolute bliss to the tune of terrified screams echoing from below.
FARMVERSE: Jeacaw & Deerstin
There was no denying that afternoons in the forest around the farm were a truly beautiful thing, and strolling through the trees at a leisurely pace this time of day was undoubtedly one of Austin’s favorite things about living so close to the woods. He loved feeling the soft breeze rustle through his antlers, watching the shapes that the light made as it peeked through the leafy treetops, and of course, the company that often joined him on these late-day treks.
The young deer turned his head back to look at his beloved mate, perched serenely on his back and taking in their surroundings. The way the evening sun’s rays danced off of Jean’s brilliant feathers, creating a miniature light show was mesmerizing to Austin. He truly felt there could be no creature in the world more beautiful than his darling macaw. And peaceful moments like this, they only made it all the easier to admire him.
“It really is beautiful out here.”, Jean mused, stretching out his wings as they looked around and took in the blissful scene. Everything was normally so fast-paced for the young macaw, always wanting to be doing something, entertaining people and animals alike. It was rare that they took moments like this to just relax and enjoy a quiet rest with the one he loved. And that made these times all the more precious to Austin, the young deer looking forward to them with all his heart.
“Not as beautiful as you, Pretty Bird.”, Austin responded, making the macaw’s cheeks flush red below his brilliant scarlet feathers. Their darling deer always knew the best time to give compliments to fluster him so. With a soft giggle, he hid his face in their wings. And with that he alighted to fly over the clearing and admire his mate from a high vantage point. The sun glinting through the trees and off his graceful antlers made him look like a majestic forest spirit. Perfect, in every way. The bright-feathered bird swooped down and nuzzled his partner’s face before returning to their perch on his back, allowing them to continue their walk.
MYTHICVERSE: Sirean & Austincore
The midday sun beat down on the land below, bathing everything in light and warmth, one of which being a young manticore with a basket in his hands. Smiling blissfully, Austin knelt down in the patch of bittergrass, and began to pick some to take home for his cooking, as when ground up it made a wonderful and rich spice. He often went out to do this, gather up naturally growing things for ingredients, it made for a fulfilling afternoon.
It was then that a sound cut through the quiet air of the scene, a hauntingly beautiful voice floating through the breeze from the nearby shore and giving the moment a more enchanting feel than it had possessed just seconds before. The teenaged beast smiled, his barbed tail flicking happily, because he would recognize that voice anywhere. He made his way over to the edge of the cliffside he had been walking along and sure enough, there he was.
Lounging on a rock just off the edge of the sand was a familiar siren, with dark curls and an unusually shimmering tail. His partner, Jean. The young merrow looked blissful and at peace as he laid out in the sun, soaking up its rays as they airily sang the notes to an old ode of the sea, of which the sirens had many. Austin couldn’t help but think how beautiful he looked there, and soon his basket was placed at his side and abandoned in favor of watching his beloved.
It was only when Jean had finished the song that he looked up and spied his darling partner watching him from above. A smile graced their lips as he gave the manticore a playful wave with his tail as he sat up. The manticore smiled in response, showing off his sharp teeth as his tail flicked in a pleased manner. With a swoosh of his leathery wings, he swooped down to perch on the rock just a few feet from the siren, admiring the beautiful sight before him.
“Fancy seeing you here, darling!”, Jean said in a sing-song tone, as he turned over to rest on his front so they could face Austin. He beckoned him over with a playful grin, and the manticore obliged, climbing down from his perch to stop just inches from his water-bound love. Sharing another tender smile, the two leaned forward to meet in a kiss. After they parted, Jean began to sing another song, one that he knew was Austin’s favorite.
‘CANON’ 69826: Jean & Austin T
Cookies. Jean had simply wanted to make a single batch of cookies for his dad’s birthday, and yet the universe always seemed to have other plans, namely of the screwing-with-you-in-every-way-imaginable variety. Following the instructions had seemed simple enough, and yet every attempt they made at the white fudge cookies his dad loved came out horribly mangled in some way.
And so, he had called in the services of a professional. Namely, his boyfriend. Which was how they found themselves in his current situation, watching completely enchanted as Austin hummed a cute little tune to himself as he mixed the cookie batter in a large bowl. God, he was adorable. He always looked so happy and at peace whenever he was baking something.
“Jean?”, Austin had suddenly said, causing his partner to snap to attention, “Can you get the cookie sheet out? I think the batter is ready!”, and Jean nodded, heading over to the cabinet to pull out a flat tray for them to bake the cookies on. Working together, the two then spooned the batter out onto the cookie sheet while the oven heated, before placing them in to bake. They soon fell into chatting about this, that and the other as the timer ticked down.
It was moments like this between them that were the best, Jean couldn’t help but think were…kind of magic. Where they could both just relax and enjoy an activity together without having to worry about anything else. The dramatic thespian couldn’t help but think how beautiful his boyfriend looked in that moment. His happy laughter, the twinkle in his eyes behind his glasses, and that adorably lopsided smile. He really was perfect.
Only a few minutes later, the timer went off and Austin put on a pair of oven mitts to take out the cookies. With his expert assistance, they had came out lovely, and Jean breathed a sigh of relief. He wouldn’t disappoint his dear father after all! As their boyfriend set the tray down on the counter, the singer came over and planted a kiss on his cheek in thanks, making him turn a bright pink hue. The cookies really had come out perfect, just the two of them together.
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It seems that once again, our journey has come to an end. Despite being so different, it’s clear that these two bring out the best in each other. Whether fairytale royalty or mythical beasts, frightful monsters or farm-dwelling creatures, nothing will ever be able to break the bond between them. I’ll see you next time!