I’ve always had a soft spot for Werewolf!Syo, actually, so I created this AU a while ago and talked more about it on Twitter! Well, I just see him as more of a werewolf type than a vampire! (Sorry Sweets Vampires…)
(Note: Please don‘t steal my Werewolf!Syo design! My man means a lot to me.)
General Info
🌙 In this AU, I‘m a human coming from an old family filled with Werewolf Hunters for generations but, unlike them, I sympathize with werewolves!
🌙 Syo is the alpha of his pack which includes all of STARISH! He’s called “The White Wolf” because of his pure white fur! He’s also 175 cm in this AU! (I love my tall wolf hubby… 💗 *swoons*)
🌙 All of STARISH, including him, are orphans from different packs. Syo was the one who found them and gave them a home, that’s why he is the Alpha despite not being the oldest. He’s definitely the strongest, though.
🌙 In my AU, all werewolves always have wolf-features (ears, fangs, tail, slit pupils, claws) regardless of the moon phase! They turn into a full wolf on a full moon, though!
🌙 Syo and I met in the woods where he and his pack live. I was running away from my family after a (daily) fight and we came across each other at the lake. He was obviously on guard until he recognized me as the small girl who saved him as a small cub when my family killed all of his old pack.
🌙 As you see, this isn’t an enemies-to-lovers trope. But there is the soulmates trope because Syo and I felt the connection immediately between us. Even though, we both tried to deny it at first. We both knew it wouldn’t end well. But we couldn’t resist fate for long, anyway…
🌙 We’re currently in a hidden relationship, meeting up in secret, because we know that if my family finds out, he and his pack are history. It took a while for a few in Syo’s pack to warm up to me. Especially Tokiya wasn’t too thrilled at first. Always the mom…
🌙 But I immediately bonded with the half-bros, Otoya and Cecil! (They know that they’re brothers in my AU!) After I proved to them that I’m not like my family, even Tokiya accepted me, though! Syo’s pack became protective of me just like I’m protective of all of them. We’re family!
🌙 Syo’s and I’s goal is to communicate between the werewolves and humans (especially convincing my family) and that, maybe, all of us can live together in peace. Because, not only is Syo nice but so is his whole pack. We all just want peace after generations of fighting and hunting.
🌙 It’ll be a long way for sure but hopefully someday Syo and I can achieve that goal! For all of us, the future generations… and for our relationship…
(Our detailed First Meeting is under the cut!)
The “First“ Meeting
It was dawn and I once again had a fight with my family. Well, more like them being anti-werewolf, them being Hunters and all, and I just had enough and ran away for that day. I’ve always sympathized with werewolves and I hate my family’s view on them.
I ran into the forest until I reached a spot I visit often, a beautiful lake which is even more gorgeous when the moon is reflecting on the water. As I came closer, though, I saw someone already there. I immediately saw the tail so I was certain that it was a werewolf! Syo.
Syo noticed me and turned around. He was pretty on guard, obviously, because my family is widely known for being deadly to his kind. He didn’t make a move to attack me, though. Neither him nor his pack (STARISH) are in any shape or form dangerous, but they can be very protective of each other and later me.
I said my name and I gently asked for Syo’s name and seemingly intrigued he answered me. It was actually in that moment, Syo recognized me as the little girl who saved him from being killed as a young cub, when my family extinguished his whole pack and family.
It was my scent that gave me away. He relaxed a little and we talked for a while (mostly why I’m here) but he advised me to go back for that night, which I did. We have been meeting up regularly from there on out. We actually felt that fated connection since the start but it took a while, until that specific full moon night at the lake, that we (dramatically) confessed and gave in to these feelings…
Finally, after more than a year of privately gushing about the little foxes to my close friends, I’m ready to introduce my 2-year-old fantwins Mirai and Shiro Kurusu to y’all! It’s so exciting!! They’re so important to me… 🦊💗🌸
I made a little family carrd too! PLEASE read the important Do‘s and Don’ts section of it!
I also want to talk about our twins frequently from now on and, if you don’t wanna see this, you can filter/block the tag “⭐️ little shining stars“ (without the “”). I’ll tag everything Shortcakes/Kurusu family related with this tag!
This is an AU I‘ve been working on for a while now and, even though I‘m a little nervous, I‘m so happy to finally share it!
I called it „Belvedere“ because it’s the name of the fictional kingdom it plays in! Belvedere is inspired by France during the Baroque/Rococo Period (the fashion and interior mostly) but this AU also has many fantasy elements, like magic, so it’s not „historically accurate“.
Little Premise:
“In a beautiful kingdom called Belvedere lives a young Crown Princess. One day her father talked about a possible marriage to her, because with him and her mother getting older, she’ll inherit the throne sooner or later. She agreed and, soon after, suitors all across Belvedere were invited to the palace to “fight” for her hand. The Princess shall choose one of these men to be her husband and future Emperor of the kingdom.”
(All the characters with little summaries are under the cut!)
(Please keep in mind that these are just summaries. They all do have a more deeper backstory but posting everything at once for 15 characters is just too much for one post!)
Princess Jules of Belvedere:
A smart and beautiful woman in her early twenties, who lives in the royal palace located in the capital. She is the heiress to the throne of Belvedere and the future Empress. Jules is more trained than other princesses, because, besides the usual studies, she also learned how to fence from her father. The Princess really loves her people and wants the best for them. She is quite accepting of the “competition” idea to find a suitable husband. Though, secretly, is Jules already interested in a charming young man, who she met at a masquerade two years prior…
Lord Syo of House Kurusu:
Syo is the oldest heir to one of the most influential noble houses in the south of Kingdom Belvedere. A lot of wonderful artists and musicians are born in the south, so it’s no real surprise that Syo is also very musically talented. He loves to sing and to play on his violin. It’s something that runs in his bloodline. He isn’t so keen on the idea to compete for the Princess’ hand at first, because his heart is already beating for this mysterious woman he met two years ago, until he meets and recognizes Jules as her.
Lord Kaoru of House Kurusu:
The youngest heir to his noble house and Syo’s identical twin. He really looks up to his brother and can get protective quickly. They’re both very similar to each other, though there are a few things that set them apart, like their height. Like Syo, Kaoru also got selected to compete for the Crown Princess’ hand in marriage. Though, he quickly notices Jules’ and Syo’s attraction to one another. He wants to help his older brother to win the Princess’ heart and favor of her family.
Lord Ren of House Jinguji:
Ren is the older cousin of Syo and Kaoru and the youngest brother of three. He doesn’t have a good relationship with his brothers but is quite attached to his cousins. On the outside, he is a charmer and isn’t afraid to flirt with whoever he finds interesting. But deep down is Ren actually a huge romantic who just wants to find “The One”. He is one of Jules’ selected suitors as well but he recognized her as the girl Syo gushed to him about in the past. Ren joins Kaoru on the quest to give them the fairytale ending they deserve.
Lord Tokiya of House Ichinose:
Tokiya is a “wandering noble” who loves to travel across and beyond the country of Belvedere to find inspiration for his books. He is also the older cousin of Princess Jules to whom he is very close to. They regularly exchange letters when he is on his travels. He is a very quiet guy with a big heart for poetry. Tokiya is the only heir to his noble house but his parents are supportive of his traveling. Though, he knows that he has to take over their responsibilities someday in the future.
Apprentice Cecil:
A young court magician in training. He is the apprentice of the current court magician, Camus. Cecil is a positive young man who loves to learn and see new things. Unfortunately, his curiosity leads him to be very distracted sometimes and, due to that, messes up the spells a lot. He gets scolded by Camus regularly but Princess Jules smooths the situation over for him. Cecil still has a lot to learn. Though, he is a great person to have as a friend. In his freetime, he loves to hang out with a young court jester around the palace.
Cook Natsuki:
Natsuki is the royal family’s head cook, something that he always wanted to be. The Princess and he know each other for a long time and would definitely consider themselves as friends. His cooking apprentice sometimes has to taste test his “experiments”, which don’t always turn out to be good. Nobody can really stay mad at him for anything, though. Natsuki seems to be very interested in Jules’ court jester, Nubbles. And what is about him sometimes being seen in two different places at the same time?
Sir Otoya:
Otoya is a young knight and one of Princess Jules’ protectors. He’s an orphan, who got left on a monastery’s doorstep as a baby. Nothing is known about his origins. Otoya, despite his past, always stays positive and is adorably innocent sometimes. It may not look like it to people but he does take his guard duty seriously. Jules and Otoya, in private, often talk casually like friends do. Many rumors say that he is actually the illegitimate son of an eccentric and unmarried duke far up in the north of the kingdom.
Sir Masato:
Masato is Otoya’s partner in knighthood and Jules’ second assigned protector. He originally comes from an old bloodline that achieved their status and riches through their self made teas. But Masato followed his late uncle's footsteps into becoming a knight. He seems very stoic at first but he deeply cares about the people close to him, especially his little sister. If you look closely, you can even see a light smile. Masato sometimes joins in on the casual conversations of the Princess and Otoya.
The Guardian Spirit „Satsuki“:
The Guardian is a very old water spirit living in the beautiful forests on the outskirts of Kingdom Belvedere. He is watching over its people, though only a chosen few, like the royal family, still remember him to this day. The Guardian has a human form in which he is „Satsuki“, a young blonde man. The lake, in which he lives, is said to be magical. During a full moon, your deepest wish would get fulfilled if your heart is pure. The Guardian’s biggest hope is to finally reunite with his “long lost” twin someday.
Court Magician Camus:
Camus is the Royal Court Magician and Cecil‘s teacher, who is actually a little scared of him. He has quite the demanding and cold aura around him but he secretly cares a lot about his apprentice. Camus was born into a prestigious noble family but, due to his affinity to magic, his parents sent him to a retired wizard to strengthen these powers at a young age. Jules’ parents think highly of Camus and his abilities. He and the Princess are on respectful speaking terms.
Knight Commander Ranmaru:
He is the boss of the Royal Guard. Members of Ranmaru’s family have been knights for generations, so it was no surprise to many that he would follow his predecessors into this career. He is very serious about his work and duty to protect the royal family, which can lead to him being stricter to his subordinates, for example Masato and Otoya. But it’s clear that Ranmaru has a heart of gold. He secretly lets Jules train in the training area at night sometimes.
Royal Spy Ai:
As the royal spy, Ai has many tasks to manage. Though, those are no problems for him. From simple reports to dangerous undercover work is he your man. Ai is incredibly smart and logical and Jules likes to challenge him to a game of chess, when they both have time. He also has quite a mysterious side to him, because nobody really knows where he comes from, not even Ai himself. Though, Ai also doesn’t seem to be very interested in finding out about his past. Or maybe that’s just a facade?
Royal Advisor Reiji:
Reiji is the most trusted advisor of the current monarchs. He and the Emperor go way back and, even though Reiji is almost a decade younger, both of them have been great friends since then. He is a noble-born man who likes to wear his heart on his sleeve but isn’t naive like some people may think. Reiji has known Jules since she was little and she sees him as an „Uncle Figure“. He was also the one in charge of sending out the invitations to the eligible suitors.
Court Jester Nubbles R. Pudding (Nana‘s S/I):
Nubbles (many speculate it’s not her real name) is a young court jester, who roams around the palace in her crazy, colorful costume. She’s really mischievous just as she is funny. Nubbles is a few years younger than the Princess but they’re still quite close friends. Nubbles hangs out with Cecil every day and often causes mischief with him. When Nubbles isn’t causing “trouble”, she’s doing her best to make Natsuki laugh whom she finds quite “adorable” and “interesting”.
It’s spring wedding time~! I‘ll post a little more than usual today, so I decided to make this little list for everyone of what‘s to come and at what time! uwu (Due to timezones the times can vary.)
🌸 - Takeover Event & Askbox (whole day)
🌸 - Wedding Ask Game (whole day) (7 AM)
🌸 - Wedding Song Post (10 AM)
🌸 - Wedding Moodboards (12 PM)
🌸 - ????? (5 PM)
(There might be little posts in between but this list are the important ones!)
Thank you to everyone who celebrates this important day with us! Y’all are too sweet! ♡
