The Paths of Destiny

"Destiny continues to walk. In his hands is a book. In that book is the Universe." - Neil Gaiman, 'Endless Nights' A miscellaneous creative writing blog hosting both fanfiction and original fiction. Sister blog to firelightsglow.tumblr.com. If you want to join me in fandom hell, you can come follow my main blog at mirrormystic.tumblr.com, or follow me on Twitter at @mystic_writes Thanks for reading!

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~*~ “This is so strange,” Faye murmured into Celica’s ear. The new girl was brooding across the hill, shrouded in an aura of violet flame. “She’s, like… your evil twin, or something.” “Don’t call her ‘evil’,” Celica chided. “She’s just… blunt. Tactless. She’s been through a lot.” Mae raised a dubious eyebrow. “‘She’s not evil, she’s just mean’?” ~*~ In which Celica returns from her misadventure with the Order of Heroes with a… well. “Friend” might be a little much. (Hijinks ensue.) ~*~

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~*~ The Faithful have a saying: Mila provides. Duma protects.

In autumn of the year 384 VC, Octavia Rothschild, eldest daughter of King LIma IV and heir to the throne of Zofia, stood with her stepmothers and half-siblings as they laid Lady Liprica to rest.

On that night, Octavia and her brother Arcturus, a novice cleric in Mila’s service, learn a painful lesson: those with plenty simply have more to lose. And those without must fight to hold on to what little they do have.

Heavy is the head that wears a crown, no matter how old- or young- they may be.

And on the night of the fire, Princess Octavia is only sixteen... ~*~ This AU started out two weeks ago on Discord, after an offhanded remark about Desaix dying before he could kill all of Celica's siblings, and Celica's big, buff big sis killing Lima and taking the throne. Then we spent a whole night giving them names... and appearances... and personalities... Well. This just goes to show what happens when you ask a Discord server full of writers "what if". So shout out to the group chat for coming up with this family who'll kill for each other- because everyone's trying to kill them. And if you're just joining us, well, buckle up, because I do believe you're in for a ride... ~*~

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~*~ Adrian Chase’s secrets have been laid bare, and his criminal empire is ready to fall. The Order’s war against the Dark Star Syndicate begins in earnest, with the crew of the Sparrow leading the charge. Their target: A weapons manufactory hidden in the blizzards of the wintry planet Whitefall- a facility known only as Site 17.

They’ll discover more than they bargained for in those frozen wastes- about their enemy, and each other... ~*~ We're back, baby! "Embers" was a bit of breather, but now the crew of Order asset Sparrow is fully back in action. I hope you all enjoy the read! ~*~

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~*~ The Sparrow departs Persephone with another case closed and another member for the team, eager to leave her past behind her. The sun never shone on Persephone. But even after breaking through the clouds and finally taking flight, the stars, and their light, still seem so far away.

Life aboard a starship is a daunting prospect- a dozen souls in a fragile metal casket, flying into the vast unknown. In that darkness, there is still light- but there are also daemons, inside and out... ~*~ Previously: Persephone ~*~

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~*~ “And so, Saint Genny founded the Dragonflight, joined by friends old and new…”

The poet spoke, the fireplace crackling behind him and casting long shadows up the walls. His audience, the pilgrim and the scholar, hung on his every word. Tonight, they were joined by two others- two more souls seeking the Dread Isle, for whatever purpose, the poet couldn’t fathom: the peddler, and the sailor.

Pilgrim, peddler, scholar, sailor- despite the bustling crowd and the clanking of tankards, all clung to the poet’s voice as if he were the only one in the room.

“Their first mission led them to the woods outside Zofia Castle, to an enemy lurking right on the doorstep,” the poet continued. “The fledgling Rose Crusade was beset by ghosts- without, and within…” ~*~ Alternate titles: "I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Drunk on Dark Magic", or "Found Family's Only Fun Until Someone Catches Feelings", or maybe even "Do Y'All Remember That Part at the End of Kingdom Hearts 2 With Sora, Riku, and Mickey" ~*~ Previously: Chapter One - Little Sisters ~*~

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Hey! I love your PolyTheives story and yeah I just really like it and I may or may not have been reading it at 2:00am in the morning 👀

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you’re having a good time. =D

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

~*~ In another time, in another life, the teens of Ram Village (population: 800) don’t have to worry about fighting dragons or the risen dead. The worst things they have to worry about are who’s taking who to prom, how to go a full month without setting the church on fire, how to explain to your parents that you’re a little bit in love with all your friends- and, really, just how to fill the hours of a day, in a sleepy little town where everyone knows your name. ~*~ All I want are these kids to be live, laugh, and love together, without all that pesky "war" getting in the way. So, please enjoy what is technically my first ever high school AU- the Echoes teens spending an overnight lock-in at the Church of Mila getting to know Mila and each other- mostly each other. Shout-out to Echo, Gloria, and Ryan for indulging the headcanons that led to the creation of this 'verse, and shout-out to Courtney Stevens' "Dress Codes for Small Towns", the book to which this AU owes its life. And shout-out to you, too- because if you enjoy this small town, youth ministry modern AU, well, maybe you just might see more of it in the future. Enjoy! ~*~

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~*~ [Fire Emblem: Shadows of Valentia] The war is over, but there still isn't peace. Welcome to a world in the years after Duma's fall, where monsters still roam the land, and Genny and her friends still have work to be done. Welcome, everyone... to 'Dragonflight'. ~*~ Welcome, everyone, to "Dragonflight", an *utterly* self-indulgent postgame SoV fic where the team fights demons, the girls love girls, Priestesses get to wear pants and Genny gets to be happy- even if she doesn't get enough time to work on that fic she's itching to write. I hope you all enjoy the read! ^^ All my Echoes fics are loosely connected. This one, though, is tied pretty strongly to Providence, so if you haven't read that one yet, I'd urge you to give it a look, although it's by no means mandatory. I'll be adjusting the tags as spoiler characters get revealed. I hope you're all buckled in for my take on a post-Echoes Creature Campaign. Enjoy! ~*~

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~*~ Kit’s first real mission aboard Order asset Sparrow is like something out of a fairy tale: there’s a banquet, there’s ballroom dancing, there’s a wicked stepfather and an army of minions, and there are two princesses- one, locked in a tower, and the other, the rebel who’ll do anything to see her sister safe. The sun never shines on Persephone. But in the shadows of a city ruled by the mafia, people cling to whatever light they can find- whether it’s a good meal, good company, or a new beginning... ~*~ It's been almost a month since I first started this doc, but it's finally here. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you part two of "Among Eagles", our first real look at Order asset Sparrow on the case after "Taking Flight" set the stage. I hope you all enjoy the read. ^^ ~*~

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~*~ “Careful planning, due diligence, and, yes, some tedious paperwork are what gets these cases closed, ninety-nine percent of the time.” “And the other one percent?” Aabha asked. “Sheer, dumb luck,” Morgan grinned. “Fate, if you’re feeling dramatic.” ~*~ Welcome, everyone, to my new project- really an old project that I'd shelved for the past year and a half for personal reasons, and decided it was time to dust off and see if I could do something new. I got my start with a combination of space and urban fantasy- Gaunt's Ghosts, American Gods, The Sandman, Persona 3. This is me going back to my roots- and I hope you'll all enjoy coming for the ride. ^^ ~*~

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

~*~ Shout out to @flowturbulence, who suggested, all the way back in the comments to Cuddle Bugs, where the boys should take Ann for her birthday. They finally made it! Enjoy the read, everyone! ~*~

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~*~ Ann’s birthday week is coming to a close, and her inner circle’s saved the best for last.  Here’s Ann, Shiho, and a promise on the roof. Enjoy! ~*~

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

~*~ Today’s imagery brought to you by Kamen Rider and “Jenny” by Studio Killers. Enjoy~! ~*~

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~*~ This might be one of the sappiest ideas I’ve ever written. Today’s kiss: Akira, nostalgia, and a little Photoshop. Enjoy! ~*~

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~*~ Perennial reminder that I love writing Ann and the Sakamotos. Enjoy today’s kiss! ~*~

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~*~ In which the Phantom Thieves take part in a yearly competition for a certain someone’s heart. Enjoy! ~*~