Hello, and welcome to my blog. Here, we focus on our wonderful and lovely LADS gentlemen: Zayne, Sylus, Caleb, Rafayel, and Xavier.
However, Mephisto is boss, and I (Bree) am his assistant. We share the inside scoops on Sylus, Lyssa and Zayne's relationship.
Shenanigans in the LADS world (with guest surprises from various characters) and we invite you to join us in the happy chaos.
Be respectful, be mindful cause we promote positivity here. Story updates are done based on my schedule, health, and my ADHD and I'm trying to keep the blog organized as much as possible. Hence, this will act as a content sheet, so navigation will be easy.
The Shenanigans Series
The unserious, crack Fic drabbles of the guys and Lyssa. Others will be pulled into the madness; Mephisto calls the shots.
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
The Baby AU
Lyssa finding an abandoned baby. LADS getting roped along the way. Nice slice of life/eventual romance story slow to update.
Chapter one, Chapter two, Chapter three, Chapter four, Chapter five
Chapter six, Chapter seven, Chapter eight, Chapter nine, Chapter ten
Romance between Crow, Snow and Song
Snippets showcasing the lives of Sylus x Zayne x Lyssa.
Everyone had an origin story, and every good romance has its drama. The triad is no exception. This is their story.
Breaking the Fourth Wall Series
Self-aware au, where Bree is in for a wild ride and the triad nearly gave her a heart attack. (chapters are in no particular order)
Birthday wishes >>> Events kind of suck >>> Crows don't live here >>> Only one word. Feral >>> Becoming aware (Sylus) >>> Flustered snowman >>> Boss bird Mephisto >>> Intrusive thoughts >>> Becoming aware (Lyssa) >>> Murder of Crows >>> Little Whirlwind >>> Summer heat >>> Becoming aware (Zayne) >>> Collector >>> Swapped >>> Skin >>> Tears and feathers >>> Canopy >>> The little things >>> Vortex >>> Crashlanding Crow (Christmas special)>>> They come in pairs.
Summary: I want to give insight into Bree's life and who she is. Some things written can be triggering (DV, threats)
She was created from some of my own lived experiences and writing this is a coping mechanism for me.
I apologize in advance if this is too heavy for some readers in the first half.
Rating: Angst
Sylus x non-MC, Zayne x non-MC, MC x non-MC
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Bree is a single mother to a very hyperactive toddler, whose name is Bon-Bon. Bree comes from a very large family and is the eldest of nine children.
Although Bree's parent have separated, they still live in the same house and get along fairly well. Being the eldest child came with a lot of expectations and everyone held her to a high standard.
Sadly, over the years, she'd developed a terrible coping method of suppressing her emotions and in doing so caused her to stress. It didn't help that it resulted in her getting sick regularly.
Bree and her mother could not see eye to eye on a lot of things and she felt like no matter what she did, it was never enough. Hence, she entered into a rebellious phase. This caused a bigger rift in the relationship with her mother and it took years for them to reconcile.
She was 15 when she first met Raine, who was the brother of one of her friends. They hit it off right away and although she had a crush on him, he was dating another mutual friend who was boy crazy and territorial. Bree eventually focused on surviving high school and wanted to escape from living under her mom's roof.
Fast forward to when she hit 21, Bree was a Nursing Assistant and bumped into Raine one afternoon. The two got reacquainted and after a few weeks of talking, he asked her out on a date. They courted for three years before he asked her to marry him.
Bree's mom didn't approve from the jump, her dad just wanted her to be happy. Her siblings would always support her despite having doubts about him. Bree was in love and couldn't see her life without him, so they wed; a small ceremony with close friends and family.
Their marriage in the early years was blissful, despite sharing a house with his family. All was going well or so she thought. Bree started noticing small changes in his behavior: the way he could watch her every move or how he would hover when she was on her phone.
She didn't take it seriously, thinking nothing of it but then he started asking if she was cheating on him with one of his brothers. The question came out of nowhere. It didn't help that he was drinking that night. That was the first time he threatened her despite having no evidence to him claims.
The situation left her shocked and as much as her mind told her it wasn't okay, to call her family, she shoved down her emotions and took it as just a misunderstanding. The next day he apologized, said he wouldn't do it again but that was a lie.
Another accusation came up, claiming she now slept with his father. That time he cornered her in the kitchen as she washed dishes. Grabbed her face and when she fought back, he slapped her causing her jaw to pop out and pop back in.
His family was at home, heard the commotion, and didn't help, it wasn't until she got out of his grasp and ran out the door to head for the police station a corner away, did everyone suddenly have a moral compass.
Sadly, she didn't press charges even though she should have. Should have moved back home that day but didn't. Why? Cause she loved him, thought that loving him would change him. That loving him would be enough.
Another apology, this time it came with counseling. She thought they were making progress, that they were moving forward but it was top-tier manipulation.
He started complaining, started drinking, and lost his job. She took on two jobs to upkeep the household, look after his family, and yet it wasn't enough. The accusations started again. She told him divorce, he tried jumping out a window.
Told her that if she ever left him he'd kill himself and it would be his blood on her hands.
Her siblings told her to leave, they begged and pleaded. Her mother ignored her, her last message was: "should have listened to me."
That made her feel worse, made her feel unwelcome, so she stayed away. Drowning herself in work, the stress getting to her, making her ill...being in and out of the hospital.
The lovebombing was grand, and the theatrics of a doting husband were seen by the public. Yet, the abuse continued, no longer physical, now he got smarter... it lay in the financial abuse, religious abuse, the psychological tricks and manipulative tactics.
Bree started to lose herself, yet she still clung to a hope that he would change despite the very depths of her screamed to her away.
Then she found out she was pregnant.
The first grandchild on both sides. He seemed elated, his family did too. Her mother called her a fool and so many foul names under the sun.
Her dad tried to help but stayed away from her marital problem. It was her siblings stepping in despite her husband's protests that helped give her some semblance of peace.
He suddenly got a job after years of being home, working long hours, which caused him to miss doctors' appointments, and clinic trips. Her siblings were right with her.
7 months along, he started drinking again, coming home late, causing fights. It made the last trimester so stressful but she stuck it out.
Bree was happy he wasn't around for the birth and had already conditioned her mind to not expect anything grand from him.
Yet, he was a devoted husband and father when she came home from the hospital. You would have sworn it was a totally different person. Bree started to hope again but alas, that was short lived.
On the evening, of August 31st, she would be held at knifepoint with her newborn crying in her arms. That final act truly broke her.
They got away, thankfully, by a family friend that miraculous came to visit and the door was unlocked.
Her brothers got her out, encouraged her to press charges, which she did, and moved her someplace safe.
Now, you would think that being locked up for some time and a restraining order would mean anything but it didn’t... at least not to him.
I'll continue that part some other time.
Now, in her new environment, trying to heal, Bree came across an Otome game called Love and Deepspace. It sounded SI-FIish but looked interesting.
So after a millennium of downloading and getting some nice eye candy of the fellas during the opening song, she accessed the game.
She loved it from the moment the option to customize a character was real. Bree felt happy as she created MC but couldn't see herself playing the game as others would (self-indulgent), so MC was her own person and named her Lyssa.
Unbeknownst to Bree, Lyssa was self-aware. The character was interested in knowing who she was and what was going on.
As the game progressed, Bree didn't click with Xavier, thought he was too nonchalant, that he had too much to hide and sleeping all over the place was just weird.
Rafayel she saw as someone who could be a really good friend. He was sassy, intelligent, and saved him as a brat on the phone settings.
Zayne took her by surprise. He acted cold yet the way he spoke, was soothing. Bree found that playing the game and hearing Zayne's voice helped with her anxiety.
At this time, she was still dealing with the fallout of her marriage and having to deal with threats from his family, with them also finding out where she lived and showing up unannounced.
Zayne was becoming self-aware around this point, hearing angry, scared voices before understanding what was happening.
More time passed and in entered Sylus. All mysterious, cloaked in shadows and talking in riddles, yet, there was this odd feeling she felt every time he appeared on the screen.
Sylus felt the same way, since he too became self-aware at this point... wanting to know who she was.
It was by some unexplainable phenomenon that the three would band together to get out of the game and find their way to her.
It was by some miracle that despite the hell she went through, she could find peace and love from three of the most unlikely people and a couple of new friends along the way.
However, that's a tale for another time.
Note: I'll be taking a two-week break. Unfortunately, I have to head to court in the morning. I had to file another restraining order because my ex tried breaking into my house (I couldn't get to enjoy my Christmas in peace). Don't worry, I'm alright. I have a good support system and hopefully I won't have to deal with him much longer.
Summary: During some downtime, Bree is graced by the presence of an unlikely duo.
Luke and Kieran x non-MC (platonic)
Fluff and silly antics.
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The chatter of voices travelled across the park, filling the air with tales of vast experiences. It was an indulgent pastime... people watching during her two-hour break before having to pick up her little one from her sister's place.
The weather was also fantastic, with the scent of wildflowers, birds' singing, and butterflies fluttering. The bench she currently occupies was swarmed with them, and they rested snuggly in her hair and on her clothes.
Bree giggled, remembering how she earned the title 'butterfly lady' from the older ladies who frequented the park.
She took this time to complete her embroidery project, whilst listening to some gossip from a friend group sitting on a picnic blanket to her immediate left.
The topics were rather scandalous from cheating boyfriends, to attempted murder, to scheming coworkers, and the sucky dating pool.
Movement caught her attention
"Oh, wow. They must really like you."
Blinking, her eyes focused on two children standing a few feet away. She couldn't help but look around, searching for the presence of a parental figure.
"If you're referring to the butterflies, I suppose they do."
The children laughed and whispered to each other.
Bree found their actions similar to her siblings (the triplets specifically) and she smiled.
She was still looking out for a parent, she was a stranger and didn't think whoever they came to the park with would appreciate them speaking to her (stranger danger and all.)
"You two should return to whoever you came with. The park is filled with people and it won't be good if either of you gets lost."
"It's alright, they know we're over here talking with you."
Bree took a good look at them. Redheads with mischievous eyes that shone with nothing but glee and despite them both wearing face masks, she could tell they were twins.
Something was off "Oh, they did? Well if so I would like to introduce myself to your guardian, that way everyone is comfortable. I am a stranger after all."
It seems she caught them off guard, as evident by the way they nervously tugged at their shirt sleeves. They looked at each other, a silent conversation brewing.
"You're not a stranger though, we've known of you for some time. We couldn't wait any longer, so Kieran and I decided to cash in on our vacation days, and boom! Here we are."
"Plus it was easy to track you. Your energy signature is really profound."
Okay so, Bree's brain short-circuited upon hearing their names.
"I think we broke her brother."
"Boss is so going to skin us. What do we do?"
The presence of them sitting on either side brought her back. They heard the hitch of her breath.
To be honest Luke and Kieran were so nervous. They've anticipated this day for so long, meeting the woman from another world, the woman who had their father figure going crazy.
What if she didn't like them?
"Can I hug you both?"
They looked at her in shock before throwing their arms around her waist.
Bree laughed before playing a gentle kiss on the crown of their heads.
"Oh, you are adorable but you two look like you're eight years old. Is this a side effect of your travels?"
The boys were elated, talking over each other, fumbling with their words. Bree calmly stood taking each hand.
"Let's head home and we'll talk more but first, ice cream and then we have to pick up my daughter, okay?"
They nodded excitedly, basking in the warmth spreading from their chest to the rest of their body. The butterflies, fluttering around them made her look ethereal; she was perfect, perfect to be their mom.
As they blended with the sea of people, Mephisto, perched on a branch, hidden from sight watched the scene unfold, searing in his memory before taking flight, ready to show his master.
A Christmas one-shot special for the holidays. Merry Xmas everyone.
Summary: Festivities are underway as Bree preps for the holiday season, yet nothing could have prepared her for what was to come.
Sylus x non-MC
Still within the Breaking the Fourth Wall series. Months after he sent Mephisto into this dimension.
There was something special about this time of year. The first snow came about three days ago, painting the countryside in a blanket of white. It was so beautiful.
Despite moving to Argentina years prior, she and her family were still getting used to the change in seasons. She couldn't help smiling at the excited expressions on her nephew's and daughter's faces as they pressed their faces into the glass of the window, utterly transfixed.
The sound of soft music played in the background, the lively chatter of her siblings filled the space.
They had this tradition where on every major holiday they would get together no matter what and it's been a constant thing for years.
Having them, being a close-knit family despite the challenges was a blessing. If it weren't for them she would have lost her sanity a long time ago.
So here they were, a litter of nine (according to their grandmother) crashing at her place this Christmas.
"Everyone got their gifts for ma?"
That was Nathan, third in line, a military man and overall goofball.
"You've asked that question already and you know we have but the biggest question should be if we got anything for Aunt Alvina... the crazy bat is coming this year to the family Christmas party."
A collective groan rang out "Ah shit!"
"Yo! Tia. Language. Children are in the vicinity."
"My bad but Lila, what possessed mom to let her come?"
The twins sat on the sectional, browsing fashion magazines.
"How should I know. Ask Xeno, mom tells him everything."
"She does not, you brat! However, if you must know, Aunt Alvina's new husband nearly met his maker and conveniently our dear aunt needed somewhere to lie low until heat dies down."
Xeno was their gossip troll and their mother's favorite.
Renata kissed her teeth "This is her sixth marriage, you would think she would master being discreet."
The triplets, Marco, Noel, and Liam snickered and exclaimed "Same script, different cast."
Bree shook her head and giggled as she entered the kitchen to check on the cookies.
A soft caw had her smiling as the crow she had found months ago was perched by one of the windows.
Walking over, she extended two fingers which they happily climbed on.
"I haven't seen you for a while, pretty bird. It is cold out today."
Her brothers thought she had a few screws loose entertaining a Crow of all things when they had first found out but she just shrugged and said "they're part of the family now."
Renata being the mischief-maker and her partner in crime encouraged such an odd pair.
"It must be interesting where you've gone. If only you could tell me."
Her companion just cawed in response.
Mephisto watched his human flutter around the room, humming and making small talk with him.
She was an odd one but could understand why his master was drawn to her.
Ever since traveling and being found by her, he felt at home and fiercely protective. Most people wouldn't entertain an animal like him yet she proved different.
Now here he was, sitting on his own personal cushion, being coddled by the chicks while the other humans laughed and placed fuzzy material on their feet.
Humans and their weird customs.
Suddenly, the temperature in the room dropped, while every head turned upward at the sound of rumbling. Mephisto cawed excitedly when the portal appeared.
They had just finished snapping pictures of their Christmas socks to send in the family group chat when an unnatural chill ran through the room.
Everyone froze in shock, a puff of cold air appearing after every exhale. Her crow started cawing, head pointed to the direction of the ceiling.
Straight out of a sci-fi movie, some kind of door appeared, and luminous lights swirled. Something was coming. Nathan cursed, while Xeno already collected the kids, each secured in his arms.
Suddenly a person appeared and crashlanded in the middle of the living room. The door disappearing as quickly as it arrived.
Tia and Lila let out a scream whilst jumping over the chair to hide behind the tree. The triplets stood shocked by the fireplace, stolen cookies half eaten in their hands.
The children were squirming to see who just arrived but Xeno held firm.
The bird was still cawing and the appearance of Nathan with a gun pointed at their unconscious intruder, sprang Renata and Bree into action.
"Nathan you can't shoot him!"
"Put away that gun!"
Their brother gave a serious look "Someone just fell out of your fucking ceiling and you're telling me not to shoot?"
The twins chanted "Shoot it! Shoot it!" Whilst ducking and hiding.
"I'm calling the police."
"Xeno, no. How are you going to explain to them that a man just appeared out of some kind of portal and landed in our sister's living room?"
"Liam is right, calling the police is out the question."
Nathan moved closer with the gun "easy solution, I'll shoot it, call the police, and when they arrive claim this person tried to rob us. Problem solved."
Renata rolled her eyes "That's not a solution idiot. You can't go killing anyone in cold blood."
As the two argued back and forth, Bree cautiously stepped closer and checked for a pulse.
"Well, at least they're alive and appear to be human."
Noel joined her "What should we do sis? I mean it's your house and you're the eldest."
She looked at him in disbelief "A man just dropped in out of nowhere, I'm internally freaking out. I don't know what to do."
Before he could respond "SY-SY!"
All heads turned to the excited toddler, who was pointing at the stranger.
"MAMA, SY-SY! SY-SY!"
Bree and Renata scrambled closer to really take a look at the stranger. Bree blinked in disbelief.
They couldn't help but gasp. Apart from the dark hair, this person was the splitting image of Sylus.
"Impossible," she couldn't help but whisper
Renata started shaking her "It can't be impossible when he is lying right here! Holy shit! He's real! BREE HE'S REAL AND THE FUCKING CROW HAS MEPHISTO ALL ALONG!"
As if on cue, the crow flew and landed on his chest.
"SY-SY!"
Bree quickly got up, thoughts running rampant
"Xeno please take the kids for some ice cream in town. Take Tia and Lila with you. Nathan keep your gun steady but don't shoot anyone. Liam and Noel, I need you to take him to the guest room down the hall, the one that is two doors down from my office. Marco, I need my bottle of whiskey pronto and Renata not another word."
"BUT..."
"Not another word. I need to think because if it is what we think it is then... oh shit."
Everyone was looking at her like she had truly lost it.
"What are you waiting for? The faster we can brainstorm about this the better and please do not breathe a word of this to anyone."
Nathan and her locked eyes "Sis, you sure about this? I'm not sure what's happening but whatever it is, we've got your back."
"Thanks, Nate. Yeah, I'm sure. Just trust me on this one."
This made everyone start moving. Renata grabbed the whiskey bottle from Marco, pouring two shots before taking the bottle to the head. Bree could feel the excitement running off her sister.
"Mephisto?"
The crow cawed before landing on the table, Renata cackling then taking another shot.
"You shouldn't be here. It shouldn't be possible for you or him to be here."
Mephisto just lightly pecked her finger in response.
If she was going to make any sense of this, then the only person capable of answering her questions needed to wake up first.
He had an agenda, a task that needed to become a reality, no matter how long it took.
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Sylus had figured out a way to dimension jump. He stared at the documents on his desk, the biggest grin he'd ever worn plasted on his face. They had finally done it.
After a grueling year of research, pulling every connection he had and more, he had the twins work on calculations; they crunched, gathered materials, and put plans into place.
All of that led to this moment. His hand trembled slightly. It was time to start. He couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. Time was his enemy.
Sylus started small, making a gateway the size of a shoebox, powered by protocores. Coordinates for the desired dimension were linked by specific energy signatures he gathered every time she appeared.
When activated, he could see a glimpse of the other side; sunny as opposed to the night from his end.
He sent through a prototype, a small robot to gather intel. It stayed for hours, going undetected much to Sylus' relief. The Onychinus leader noted that the portal door would glitch from time to time due to the protocore overheating.
When the robot returned and the door deactivated, the gateway disintegrated in split seconds.
"Protocores aren't the best energy source it seems."
Sylus studied and analyzed the data found. That world seemed to possess so many similar traits to his and lacking in others.
It wasn't technologically advanced, atmospheric pressure was slightly lower, the planet's temperature could be better and there was an absence of Evol.
He was already aware that his very existence was some kind of game on her end but as he sat, surrounded by evidence of another world, he pondered on what would happen if he traveled there? What would become of him in a place where supernatural abilities didn't exist?
Why did the thought of possibly not having an evol excite him?
He brainstormed so many possibilities, weighed the pros and cons. A part of him said it was a bad idea, to forget it. Yet, he couldn’t ignore this, couldn't walk away knowing she was on the other side.
Thats why it took him two weeks to rebuild another gateway, this time using a combination of stronger protcores and his evol.
The gateway seemed more stable, the image of the other side, clearer than the last. He needed to find out more. He needed to find her.
Another year has come and gone. Baby, I'm officially off the calendar. Mephie has delivered a rare bottle of red wine and let's not forget chocolates and a spa day from Zayne and Sylus.
Who’s your main? :
⤷ Do any of the other LI’s ever tempt you to switch? :
Who's your most used/favorite battle companion? :
Which LI has the most intriguing lore? :
Which LI is the best match for MC in game? :
Which LI is the best match for YOU irl (if any)? :
Got any unserious lads hot takes? :
✶ Elaborate answers are heavily encouraged!
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Keep reading if you want to see my own answers . . .
Who’s your main? : Xavier and Caleb
⤷ Do any of the other LI’s ever tempt you to switch? : I started playing the game for Caleb, but fell for Xavie instantly so I guess he kinda tempted me to 'switch'
Who's your most used/favorite battle companion? : Lumiere (sorry, Xavie)
Which LI has the most intriguing lore? : Xavier or Rafayel I think, but it's hard to choose (main story update please!). Those two keep a lot of secrets...
Which LI is the best match for MC in game? : If I ignore his less than ideal job, I'd say Sylus. I think he's the only one who's somewhat honest with her and he also sees her as an equal and not someone who needs protection which allows MC to be her most badass self
Which LI is the best match for YOU irl (if any)? : Xavier, for sure. I need that calm, protective energy of his
Got any unserious lads hot takes? : Rafayel is the only one who always looks good with the mullet hairstyle
Who's your main?
Sylussss!!! Zayne being a close second 🙂↕️🙂↕️
Do any of the other LI's ever tempt you to switch?
The thing about me is that I have a lot of love in my heart, so technically I love all of them and it cycles depending on whose banner was the latest XD But Sylus and Zayne will always remain at the top.
Who's your most used/favorite battle companion?
Relentless Conqueror by A LOT. I find it easy to use and it's the one I always brute force orbit levels with. Helps that it's R3 LMAO
Which LI has the most intriguing lore?
To me, Zayne. I wouldn't have made so many theory posts about him otherwise 😭😭😭😭 (hold still, my heart, we don't have enough time to write another one for the latest World Underneath).
I just think he has a lot going on!!! Like what's up!! Infold give us some answers instead of more questions!!!!!!
Which LI is the best match for MC in game?
I don't really have an opinion on this because for me this is the same as the next question,
Which LI is the best match for YOU irl (if any)?
Actually? Caleb, probably. Because we would complement well imo. But my preferences are where they are 😋 sorry ouppy boy <3 at least you're third in my list XD
Got any unserious lads hot takes?
Zayne hates carrots, Caleb hates cilantro... OKAY so we need to fill the rest of the list??? Does Xavier hate broccoli? Does Rafayel hate spinach? Does Sylus hate yams?? THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW, INFOLD.
Zero pressure tagging: @aethercoreria @xaviersknight @carmelves
Xavier, and Rafayel because I reliably get him on multis.
Who's your favourite/most used battle companion?
Xavier overall even when I had no myths, he really is the best🙃 But I have two accounts so I'm training more with all of Zayne's companions on his and I want the Foreseer to be my all rounder as he's r3 and has the necessary cards and protocores. Same for Lightseeker on Xavier's account.
Which LI has the most intriguing lore?
They all do but Zayne. I feel like there's always so much going on with him. I'm most invested in learning his and Xavier's lore and following their arcs through. I'm obsessed with Zayne overall but especially the Foreseer
Which LI is the best match for MC?
I don't think any is necessarily better than the other for MC because we are MC imo. But for my specific MCs, Zayne and Xavier.
Which LI is the best match for MC?
Non ironically, I really think all of them. I self insert so I believe all of us are MC and just in our own slices of a massive multiverse so whoever is your main. I don't think anyone lacks chemistry with the canon MC.
Which LI is the best for you irl?
OG3. Zayne is my main for a reason and that's all I'll say. If I kept going, I'd write pages atp but he is exactly my type in every minute detail. Like if you ask me, he's what a perfect man is and I'm so serious rn. Xavier also evokes a similar sentiment like apart from locking him out of the kitchen for health and safety reasons, he ticks off standards I didn't even know I had. One of my exes is absolute trash but he was vaguely Rafayel coded when he was great and fun to date so I would happily be with Raf. I couldn't date someone in the military or in a gang sorry Sylus and Caleb😔💔💔 I just can't handle that lifestyle. Ironically I'd readily date Dragon Sylus because idk it's still different.
Got any unserious LADS hot takes?
That Zayne is the maknae sjsjaksksj. Like my reasoning is based on assuming the lives reset after resurrection and memory loss so I think technically Xavier and Rafayel are older even though on paper they're not. I mainly want this to be true because it'd be so ironically funny. I actually love Xavier's unhinged jealousy and prefer he stays that way I'm not sorry🤧😔 I also think Rafayel and Sylus would get into fisticuffs to see who gets to lead vocals in idol AU.
tagging with no pressure: @kinda-indecisive @wolfofcelestia @hoe-in-deepspace @im-0-0 @moonsavior and anyone else who wants to join because I love hot takes
Was not expecting to be tagged lmao thank you @aethercoreria !
Who’s your main?:
If it wasn't obvious already Xavier and Sylus😛
⤷ Do any of the other LI’s ever tempt you to switch?:
Zayne....
I hate to admit it but that snowman has almost dragged me to the other side one too many times even till day. BUT I SHALL NOT BE TEMPTED.
But I'm all seriousness if I could handle three mains that man would be one of my mains, maybe even fighting Xavier for first, but for now I shall admire him from afar🙂↕️
Who's your most used/favorite battle companion?:
Lumiere and KoD!
Before I got KoD I was using Lumiere like a motherfucker bc I didn't have Lightseeker at the time and Xavier's myth rerun came really early, so luckily I was able to get it and I swear I was in heaven, Lumiere is such a goated companion.
After the KoD bugs got fixed, I've been abusing him more and maybe every once in a while switch to Lumiere when necessary.
I've tried to battle with Sylus' standard myth often too, but I can only get so far😭
Maybe when I get his new myth he'll be out of orbit 64 jail🥲
Which Li has the most intriguing lore?:
I am biased and will say Sylus and Xavier, but in all honesty, I don't wanna say that for sure because I'm not caught up with all the LIs lore, and I want to, but so far from the little I know I'd say Zayne (again, this man is tryna drag me to his icy castle). But all of them have beery interesting lore for various reasons, even from be little I know.
Which Li is the best match for MC in game?:
All of them.
I feel like all of them bring out a different side of MC that makes them fit and a good match for MC.
One isn't necessarily better than the other imo
Which Li is the best match for YOU irl?
Now if I'm being VERY realistic...Zayne
Hurts to say, but a bitch like me would faire so well with someone as calm, put together and honestly organized as Zayne. With how chaotic I am, we're like opposites attract
I once saw someone say a reason they'd pair well with Zayne is that "he's good for my ADHD" and I think that perfectly describes why I say this too.
But I can also see myself fairing well too with Xavier and Sylus especially because I like men who give me space and relaxation, but Zayne is overall the best answer.
Got any unserious hot takes?:
Sylus' standard myth card shouldn't have been a myth. That was more a regular standard card than anything😭
It literally does nothing to elevate his lore and was honestly really boring and I didn't get why that is a standard myth especially when we compare it to the other guys.
I only got 2 people in mind to tag tbh, but no pressure: @starfireicedemon1 @sirens-pearl
Who's your main?: Rafayel 🐡 (With Xavie and Zayne as close 2nds)
Do any of the other Ll's ever tempt you to switch? Zayne when I'm ovulating and Xavier when I'm sleepy
Who's your most used/favorite battle companion? Zayne. I got r1 for both his god of annihilation myth and they're both at 70 so I use those whenever I can.
Which LI has the most intriguing lore? Rafayel and this is unbiased. He's got a rich history being a Lemurian unrelated to his myth. I think it's so fascinating how we get to hear tidbits of his childhood and culture.
Which LI is the best match for MC in game? I don't think there's a true best match for MC because of how complex of a character she is. Each Li brings something different to the table and complements a different part of her identity.
Which LI is the best match for YOU irl? Zayne and Rafayel. Zayne because I need someone in my life who'll ground and reassure me. Rafayel because of the way he loves. He says it in so many ways both big or small. And he's cute and funny.
Got any unserious lads hot takes? Zayne still can't dance don't @ me.
Rafayel loves him some melanin idc idc. (He's traveled to the most places in their world and has the most exposure to other cultures and I think that influenced his love of bipoc women but you didn't hear that from me 🤷🏾♀️)
Xavier is a plate pirate who steals food from mc when she's not looking.
I still stand by saying Zayne is demisexual. Canon is my whore and imma pimp slap the hell out of it.
Zayne gets scared when MC is mad at him when he does things that hurt himself.
Xavier on the other hand just gives puppy eyes when MC is mad and she (me) folds every time.
Rafayel and his puppy eyes have a 50/50 chance of working depending on what he did.
Rafayel is nd and that's why he's got poor time management skills and constant unfinished projects.
So are Zayne and Xavier but their neurodivergencies affect them in other ways. (That's a topic for another day 😉)
Who's your main? my zaynie with sylus as a very close second
Do any of the other Ll's ever tempt you to switch? when sylus debuted, i was this close 🤏🏿 but i remained true to the snowman
Who's your most used/favorite battle companion? master of fate, how i love thee let me count the ways 🥰 and recently god of annihilation ✨️ (and the only myth pair i own with r1 bc i was being a victorian WHORE and wanted to see his legs 🫣)
Which LI has the most intriguing lore? both raf and zayne. he may not be my main, but im a sucker for mermaids and his character aesthetic is pretty🤩 (he's the face of the app for a reason) and zayne and his mutliverse of madness ass lore makes me cry all the time and i live for it
Which LI is the best match for MC in game? for my mc personally, snowcrow. both? both. both is good.
Which LI is the best match for YOU irl (if any)? sylus. as much as i love zayne, he could be by my side everyday without fail, and i still wouldn't get it lol. sylus is very loud with his intentions and affections and my dense ass needs that lmaoo
Got any unserious lads hot takes? that galaxy explorer coordinates dont do shit 😭 coordinates are supposed to point to a specific location so why does it take folks about five tries to get the shards they want?? 🤨
Who’s your main?: Sylus, my heartbeat. He is the reason I started playing the game.
⤷ Do any of the other LI’s ever tempt you to switch?: Zayne. The good doctor grew on me.
Who's your most used/favorite battle companion? : Zayne: Foreseer/Sylus: Relentless Conqueror.
Which LI has the most intriguing lore? : All their lore is intriguing, but Zayne is the one that has me coming up with a ton of theories, got me scratching my head and waiting patiently for more.
Which LI is the best match for MC in game? : Look, I can never choose between Sylus or Zayne. I'm a SnowCrow girlie all the way, and my MC Lyssa will agree with me.
Which LI is the best match for YOU irl (if any)? : As much as I adore Sylus, in real life he would overwhelm me. Zayne is the perfect balance of everything I need in a partner.
Got any unserious lads hot takes? : they need to develop of way for players to swap memories. I have too many of one card, over and over. They could even create a system to convert the repetitive cards into diamonds.
I have so much things to write but I can't until semester break because this Bachelor's program is tearing my ass assunder.
Don't ask how sleep-deprived I am. Running on fumes right now. If I had a partner like Sylus or Zayne, I would stay at home and just focus on my studies but sadly I can't 😭😭😭
Or I think I just need to be fucked stupid, until there is not a coherent thought in my brain...yeah, that can work too.
The beeping from the machine, too bright overhead lights, coupled with the antiseptic smell from cleaning products, added to your already fried nerves.
You hated hospitals, always have as a child. A place that many view as a place of healing, brought forward traumatic memories.
Yet again this place was adding more. It was a mission gone horribly wrong. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time or maybe it was an orchestrated hit.
The wanderers' attack shouldn't have phased him but it did. He got injured regardless.
When the hospital called notifying you of what happened, you dropped everything. The tears couldn't stop and it got worse when you entered the hospital room.
So many bandages. The nurse said he was lucky, that the damage wasn't as severe as it should have been.
That was a few hours ago, now you sat clutching his hand, praying that he would open his eyes or move his fingers, anything but the stillness.
"I can't lose you," you whispered in a broken tone.
"We were supposed to go get takeout and watch that cheesy horror film we talked about... (watery chuckle) I even had the dumb idea to finally tell you how I feel for you. I'm so stupid. Why is it taking this situation for me to say how much I love you?"
The sound of the heart monitor elevating suddenly had you ready to crash out but before moving to get the nurse, the sound of your name being called halted your tracks.
Your eyes fell to his face, tears swelling back up when you saw that his eyes were open.
"Sa-say it again."
"Don't talk! I need to get the nurse."
"No. I need to hear you say what I think I heard."
You wanted to be cross at his stubbornness but the hopeful look in his eyes made you cave, so gently taking his hand back into yours, you looked at him
"I love you. I love you so much and I should have told you sooner."
The way his ears started to go red had you smiling.
They tried moving to sit up but you quickly sprang forward, ready to gently put them back to lie down. That's when you felt them hold the back of your neck and pull you into a kiss.
Talk about surprised! Yet, very welcomed. Kissing him felt like floating on air and simultaneously being covered in warmth.
It took your breath away and left you feeling like jelly.
Unfortunately, you had to be responsible and break the kiss. He was an injured patient after all.
"I love you too," his voice full of conviction and adoration.
He was about to say something more when a nurse entered the room, followed by the attending physician.
As you sat giving the professionals space to do their jobs, you both stole glances at each other waiting patiently to continue where you left off.
The melody resonating from the vinyl player set the atmosphere. It was soothing and warm even as the cool nights' air flowed past the curtains from the balcony.
Sylus held Zayne in his arms, admiring the vision he was. Glasses abandoned, hazel eyes sparkling; somedays the Onychinus leader didn't know how he got so lucky.
His gaze shifted to where you sat, blanket over your lap as the book you were once reading was left abandoned. You had fallen asleep.
He could feel his heart skip a beat, fingers twitching just as Zayne buried his nose further into the junction between his neck and shoulders.
This was a growing routine of dancing, wine and reading. A wonderful way of being intertwined in eachother.
"We should call it a night. Our kitten has retired to dreamland."
Zayne responded with a small chuckle "and they said they weren't tired... dance with me just a moment longer."
Sylus could never deny Zayne anything, not when he spoke in such a dreamy, hushed tone. The puffs of breath tickling his neck.
The rings on you finger reflected from the dazzling light of the venue. Family, friends and collegues all came to celebrate the occassion.
The smile that tugged at your lips couldn’t be contained. You were finally married. To the men that made your heart soar.
Sylus and Zayne were slow dancing at the moment, giving you the chance to admire them as you sipped the champagne from your glass.
Years of trial and error, of doubts, of nay-sayers but none of that mattered anymore. You three overcame the hurdles, learned to rely on each other, pouring love, patience and the occasional punch here and there.
It wasn't easy but it was all worth it. They gave you everything you could ever want and more.
You laughed at the shenanigans of Luke and Kieran as they attempted to waltz with Mephisto.
As the music changed Zayne walked over, offering a hand before returning to where Sylus stood waiting.
The three of you fell into an easy rhythm of swaying.
"You're officially our in everyway, beloved."
"No backing out now, sweetie."
"I won't have it anyother way. I have you both forever and always."
The words left your mouth at the visions infront of you. You hated wanderers but being hit with whatever, mumbo-jumbo attack to resulted in this gift... well you weren't complaining.
"You know kitten, if you're up for it, that can be arranged."
Your brain was shortcircuiting, Sylus wasn't making matters better. The Onychinus leader was distracting in this form, cleavage on display from the semi unbuttoned shirt.
"Sylus stop teasing them. It's obvious they are a bit shocked to see us like this."
Zayne the voice of reason, wrapping their arms around your frame. Your face as a result being pressed into soft breasts.
It was too much. The blood was rushing too fast to your head, you could feel the nosebleed coming on and signs of fainting.
Them as women were a crime in itself. They were too gorgeous, too breathtaking. You could feel your consciousness slipping as Sylus bit your earlobe, purring in your ear. How cruel. The minx.
