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DIABOLIK LOVERS CHAOS LINEAGE | KINO 3 (ENGLISH)

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@kyouxa and I decided to join forces to translate Kino’s CL route together! ☆*:.｡.o(≧▽≦)o.｡.:*☆ She’ll be translating the endings (which I’ll be linking to in my masterpost), and I’ll be translating the main route. This chapter is super interesting but holy shit it’s so long... Enjoy!

In terms of the gameplay: The black choices lead up to a bad ending, the white choices lead up to a good ending.

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MONOLOGUE

Within my faint consciousness, I opened my eyes.

Kino was right next to me, and slept soundly while holding me close to him as if I was a hugging pillow.

-LOCATION: KINO’S ROOM-

Yui: Huh? Why is Kino...? (Is this Kino’s room? Right... After he fed on me, I fainted just like that.

Kino: ...

Yui: Kino’s sleeping face... He looks like a child. He’s so cute. (It’s unlikely that Kino is really my ally if he so forcibly fed on me. After all, he’s one of the Sakamaki brothers...) (Come to think of it, Kino is one of Karl Heinz’ sons... An illegitimate child, at that.) (I didn’t think I’d meet someone like him in a place like this.)

Kino: [groans, rolls over]

Yui: Ah... I’m sorry. Did I wake you up?

Kino: ...

Yui: Ah... I see. You only moved a bit... (Kino is also a victim of the one who took us to this place, just like me and everyone else.) (For now, I should just leave him to sleep.)

-LOCATION: SCARLET MANSION LIVING/DINING ROOM-

Yuma: Oi, Shuu! Cut it out and wake the fuck up. We were ordered to do some spyin’, remember?

Shuu: Go ahead and do it by yourself...

Yuma: I can’t do it on my own, so you gotta come!

Yui: W-what’s going on? Talking so loudly...

Yuma: Just look and you’ll know. That asshole Shuu is bailing out of our patrolling again.

Yui: Ah... I see. (Come to think of it, Reiji told them to go and investigate the other houses... right?) (However, Shuu isn’t the type to like doing those kinds of things.)

Reiji: Have you still not left? Oh well, that’s largely as expected, though.

Yui: Ah, Reiji. (Reiji is frowning deeply... Is he going to scold Shuu?)

Reiji: Shuu, it seems like I have to urge you to do it once more, and more severely.

Shuu: So annoying... If you’re going to lecture me, I’m out.

Yui: (Uh... There’s so much tension in the air. What should I do? Maybe it’s better to try and separate them?)

Kino: Hey, brother Reiji. I’ll go patrol in Shuu’s stead.

Yui: Huh?

Reiji: What are you saying? You were assigned with the role of guarding Eve.

Kino: So then Eve can just come with us, right? I can guard her and spy at the same time, you know.

Yuma: Yeah, good thinkin’!

Reiji: There is no possible way that is a good idea! I will not allow those kinds of things.

Kino: It’s okay, it’s okay! Well then, we’ll be off! Let’s go, Eve.

Yui: Ah... Wait... Kino!

Reiji: Stop right there, Kino!

Yuma: Welp, there they go.

Reiji: Good grief, they’re acting so carelessly...

Shuu: You should just take it upon yourself to carry out bothersome tasks like patrolling.

Reiji: This is all your fault...! Yuma, hurry up and bring them back!

Yuma: Wow, I’m the one who has to clean up y’all’s mess in the end. Ugh, well, see ya later...

-LOCATION: FOREST-

Yui: Kino! Reiji seemed to be upset, so don’t you think we’ll get in trouble if we don’t go back soon?

Kino: You don’t have to worry so much about Reiji.

Yui: But...!

Yuma: Oi, where are y’all? Kino!

Yui: (...! Yuma’s voice.)

Kino: Ah, I figured he’d come. Come here. We'll hide and move along quietly so Yuma doesn't find us.

— SELECTION —

1. 偵察は任せようという　Tell Kino that you should leave the patrolling to the others (black)

Yui: Hey, Kino. Maybe we should leave the patrolling to Yuma and Shuu after all...?

Kino: That choice of words... It almost feels like you think Shuu is more competent than me.

Yui: That’s not what I mean, I just think that doing as Reiji says is...

Kino: You’re annoying. You’d do better to just shut up and follow my lead.

Yui: [flinches]

Kino: Hehe... You’re trembling in fear just from the feeling of my fangs on your neck. I wonder if it’s the result of our little disciplinary session yesterday? If you think you're going to resist me, I'll have to teach your body once more... Being found by Yuma while I’m feeding on you sounds kinda fun, too.

Yui: ...Stop...

Kino: If you don’t like it, shut up and come with me.

Yui: (It’s no use... I can’t go against Kino.)

2. 引き返すように説得する　Persuade Kino to go back (white)

Yui: Hey, Kino, let’s just go back.

Kino: Heh, didn’t you hear me properly?

Yui: That’s not it, but... If we don’t go back, you’ll get into trouble with Reiji.

Kino: I told you before that there’s no need for us to do as Reiji says, didn’t I?

Yui: [flinches]

Kino: Hehe... Getting such a reaction from you just by tracing your neck. Did you remember when I fed on you yesterday? I’ll do you the favour of sucking your blood right here. Yuma might come and find us while we’re at it.

Yui: ...! S-stop...

Kino: Exactly. So shut the hell up and come with me.

Yui: As I thought, I’m no match for Kino...

— END OF SELECTION DIALOGUE —

Kino: It’s not like I just fled the mansion without a plan. Don’t you want to know how the other houses are doing, too?

Yui: The other houses...? Ah, right! We can check how everyone’s doing under the pretence of patrolling.

Kino: Exactly. I want to gather some information in advance in order to get out of this situation.

Yui: (My, my, Kino is acting on his thoughts in his own way... Though it is a little forced.)

Yuma: Ugh... Where the hell did this asshole Kino go? I don’t wanna hear Reiji’s complaints if anything happens to Eve.

Kino: Let’s forget about Yuma and go.

Yui: Okay... I got it. (I’m sorry, Yuma.)

-LOCATION: IN FRONT OF THE MANSION-

Kino: Look, here we are. You can take a peek if you stay hidden between the trees.

Yui: (Wow...! This is also a huge mansion.) So that’s the Violet Mansion?

Kino: Yeah. Someone might come if we stay near the front of the mansion, so we’ll go around the back.

Yui: (I guess I have no choice, we can’t go back now that we’ve come this far...) (Of course, we’ve been separated into three houses, and the Violet House is led by Carla.) (Laito, Subaru, Kou, Azusa, and of course, Carla.) (I’d rather keep peeking from afar than actually going on patrol, but I guess this is our chance to check on everyone.)

Kino: Ah... There’s a window.

Yui: It looks like we can check on them from here. We can see the living room perfectly.

Kino: Heh, I see... Interesting.

Yui: Huh...? Ugh... (I’m being pushed against the wall... Why!?)

Kino: Are you really that powerless? You want to resist, but it really has no effect, you know?

Yui: Kino, why are you...

Kino: You see... Hehe. Hey, what do you think would happen if I bit you right here?

Yui: Wha... What are you saying...?

Kino: It seems like nobody’s here right now, but if someone comes and you make a sound, the enemy might find us.

Yui: ...! Please, stop this...

Kino: There’s no way I’ll stop when I’m having so much fun. My bite marks from yesterday are still there. It would be boring if I bit you in the same spots, so... Should I try finding a different spot this time?

Yui: ...N-no...! (I can feel Kino’s breath in my ear...)

Kino: Don’t you seem to be expecting something rather than being unwilling? We were also outside that time when your memories returned, right? Does it turn you on when I feed on you outside? It’s boring to just hide away in the house, and life would be even more boring without a bit of a thrill, you know.

Yui: Are you... saying that you weren’t intending to go on patrol from the beginning...? Even though you said you wanted to gather information on the other houses...?

Kino: Hm? That’s half true. I do want more information. So— Better stay quiet even if someone comes, yeah?

Yui: T-that’s... Huh...

Kino: It seems like someone’s come into the living room.

Kou: Ah, I’m so tired! I’ve been pushed around by Carla again all day... I’m spent.

Azusa: Good job today...

Yui: (That’s Azusa and Kou!)

Kino: Hehe... If you make any sound now, those two will notice you, you know?)

Yui: (I can’t...! I really can’t...!)

Kino: ...What’s with that face? Are you really expecting something? I’ll give you what you want and bite you, alright?

[T/N BOI THAT’S A GOSH DARN GOOD CG RIGHT THERE]

Kino: I think I’ll start with this orthodox spot—[bites down]

Yui: (Nn... Ah... Oh no, my voice...)

Kino: Hehe, look who’s being a good girl, trying to control yourself. Your body is trembling, though, you know? You won’t last like this.

Yui: (Kino, stop! We’ll get caught like this...!)

Kino: That desperate look in your eyes... It’s irresistible. When your facial expression pulls me in like that... I’ll only want to do more terrible things to you.

Yui: (...!)

Kino: I think I might bite you in a more sensitive spot. Your ears, for example...

Yui: [whimpers]

Kino: If you don’t endure it, we’ll get caught, you know? Who knows what will happen to you if they catch you. Ah... Or are you the type that gets turned on by imagining those kinds of things?

Yui: (N-no...)

Kino: The scent of your blood has become so much sweeter... [bites down]

Yui: (...I have to hold back my voice... I can’t afford to be caught like this...)

Kino: Hehe, good girl. You must’ve started to feel so good that you can’t stand this, right? The same spot that I bit just now—What would happen if I bit deeper? [bites down]

Yui: [moans] (Oh no... I can’t hold back.)

Azusa: Eve... Didn’t come to us...

Kou: It’s okay, it’s okay! According to Carla’s strategy, we’ll swoop her away in no time.

Azusa: But, I... I don’t want to fight.

Yui: (I can hear the two of them talking... Are they right beside the window?)

Kou: You’re saying that, but we’re already steadily making preparations, though? If all goes according to plan, we should be able to launch a surprise attack on the Scarlet House in two days.

Yui: (A surprise attack on the Scarlet House? That way, everyone will start fighting...)

Kino: Hey. I won’t allow you to get lost in thought when I’m sucking your blood.

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EXTRA AUDIO: TOUCH THE SPOTS ON THE SCREEN

(Kino’s mouth) Your blood really is the best... It almost makes me want to stay this way forever.

(Yui’s hand against the wall) It seems like they’re just outside the window. This is a rare opportunity for you to let them hear that wonderful voice of yours...

***

Kino: As punishment for your averted attention... I’ll bite you with all my strength. [bites down harshly]

Yui: N...No!

(...! I let out a scream!)

Azusa: That voice... just now...

Kou: There’s someone outside the window!

Yui: (...! They noticed us!)

Azusa: Eve...?

Kou: What!? Why is Eve here!? I’m not exactly sure, but this is our precious chance! Let’s go, Azusa!

Azusa: Y-yeah...

Yui: (They jumped out the window...!)

Kino: Ah, they noticed us because your voice slipped.

Kou: Hey, did you come here especially to bring Eve to us?

Kino: Yeah. I’m not particularly interested in Eve or the Throne, so you can have her.

Kou: Huh? Are you serious?

Yui: That’s... Kino!

Azusa: Eve... Come here.

Yui: (...! I have to run...!) Ouch...

Kou: Aww. What are you doing, falling on your butt like that?

Yui: (This isn’t good... I don’t have any strength left in my body... It’s because Kino fed on me just now.)

Kou: I don’t really know what’s going on, but thanks for the hard work? Don’t push yourself, be a good girl and come here.

Azusa: If Eve comes to us... Everyone will be pleased. Carla, too.

Yui: I-I’m sorry... Please, let me off... (Those two aren’t the same as they usually are.) (I don’t know what they’ll do to me if their memories are distorted...) (Kino...!)

Kino: Hehe... You’re so frightened, it’s the best.

Yui: (...Does he really have no intention of helping me...?)

Kou: C’mon, just accept it and become ours!

Yui: ...! Let go...

Kino: ...!

Yui: (What will happen if I’m taken away from him...?) (Please, someone help me...!)

Kino: ...Ah. That’s enough. ...Hey... You would’ve been better off checking the roof first.

Kou: Huh?

Yui: [screams]

Azusa: What... was that just now...?

Yui: (A piece of the roof just... fell down?)

Kino: That’s what my powers can do. I’ll say it in advance, but I lured you outside as a trap. I could drop it on the two of you too, so... What will you do?

Kou: ...

Kino: Hehe... You can’t even get close to me. How uncool. I’ve fully understood that the two of you are just nobodies.

Azusa: ...Why did you show us your powers on purpose?

Kino: Hm? Just killing some time. I’ve been wanting to see the surprise on your faces when I’m using them, to be honest.

Azusa: What the... hell are you?

Kou: Azusa, let’s stop this. We’d better call Carla.

Azusa: Y-yeah. That’s true...

Kino: That’s fine, I’ll let you off, so go on and call someone. Welp, we’ll be getting out of here now, though. Well then, Eve. Shall we go back to the mansion? We’ve kept the boredom at bay, after all.

Yui: (Ah... Kino is lifting me up...?)

Kino: What’s that face for?

Yui: I didn’t think you’d save me...

Kino: There’s no way I’ll let you go for real. I was just playing around a bit.

Yui: ...Playing around...? (He saw that I was frightened and he thought it was fun? ....No, it’s not just that.) (He enjoyed flaunting his powers in front of Kou and Azusa...)

Kino: I was planning on patrolling in secret, but I ended up making it a bit flashy. I wonder if it comes as a surprise.

Yui: (That magic... He has such unbelievable powers, and yet he’s only using it for laughs...) (What on Earth is Kino thinking...?)

-LOCATION: SCARLET MANSION LIVING/DINING ROOM-

Reiji: Quite honestly, I am relieved that you’ve come back unharmed. However, what on Earth were you thinking, ignoring my orders and taking Eve outside?

Kino: I’m sorry, brother Reiji.

Yui: I’m sorry... (I thought we’d safely arrived back at the mansion, but Reiji is furious...) (Still, I wonder why he’s also angry at me. Even though I’ve been feeling lightheaded ever since Kino fed on me.)

Reiji: What happened to Yuma? Didn’t you meet up?

Kino: I wonder? I have no idea.

Reiji: It seems that he’s gone astray. Good grief, what could Yuma be doing...

Kino: Well, we’re very sorry, so can we go back to our rooms now?

Reiji: Are you still half asleep? I have to punish the two of you appropriately.

Yui: M-me too...!?

Kino: Heh... I don’t really fancy those kinds of things, unlike Eve.

Yui: It’s not like I’d gladly undergo punishment...

Reiji: If you have something to say, say it clearly!

Yui: I-I’m sorry!

Kino: Well, just listen to us before you get angry. We managed to get our hands on some valuable information. Carla and the others are planning a surprise attack. In two days. The target is this mansion.

Reiji: ...Can we rely on that information?

Yui: Yeah... I heard it too. Kou—Two members of the Violet House mentioned it.

Reiji: ...I see. There is no reason for Eve to lie, is there?

Kino: We provided you with some good information, so please let us off this time. That would be alright, wouldn’t it?

Reiji: This is not something that I can just let slide. However, in consideration of your work, I won’t blame you.

Yui: (T-thank God...)

Reiji: However, there won’t be a second time. Please keep your careless behaviour to yourself.

Kino: Yeah, got it, brother Reiji.

Yui: (We got off without being punished by Reiji... but...) (If he finds out that Kino made a roof fall down with magic then we’d really be in trouble, right...?)

Yuma: What!? Why did you come back before me?

Yui: Ah... Yuma.

Yuma: Why, you’re late.

Kino: Late? You asshole...!

Reiji: Yuma, where were you and what were you doing? I thought I’d told you to bring back Kino.

Yuma: Ah... I’m sorry... I searched here and there, and I lost sight of them. However, I scouted Ruki’s mansion instead!

Reiji: How far did you even go...? Carla’s mansion is completely the other way. Why can my brothers just not listen to me... Ha...

Yui: (I-It probably really is best if we keep the flying roof story to ourselves for Reiji’s sake.)

-LOCATION: KINO’S ROOM-

Kino: Jeez. The only gift Reiji was blessed with is moving his mouth. So noisy.

Yui: So, I’m staying in your room again today...

Kino: Obviously, because I’m your guard. I have Reiji’s permission, so don’t worry. Ah, today lifted some weight off my shoulders. I was bored, so this was a nice distraction.

Yui: ...Hey, did you take me outside and assault Kou and Azusa all as part of your distraction?

Kino: That’s what I’m saying. What? Being fed on, being abandoned and stuff... Do you have a grudge against me now?

Yui: That’s not it, but... (Frankly, I thought we’d be confronting this situation together, but...) (It seems like Kino is enjoying this as if it’s a game.) (I wonder if he’d abandoned me when I was being swept away by Kou and Azusa, just because it would’ve been fun...)

Kino: Well, that whole bringing down the roof thing was a bit of a failure. I didn’t intend to go that far, though. That man... Kou, right? He touched you so carelessly, so of course that pissed me off.

Yui: Huh...?

Kino: It is what it is, right? Under these circumstances, you’re my one and only companion. A special being. If you think I’d really let you be taken away, then you’re sorely mistaken.

Yui: (...Kino is angry. Even though he let go of me himself.) (Such a selfish way of saying it, but... When they threatened to take me away, Kino saved me because that’s what he truly wanted to do.) (Everything he’s doing to me is so contradictory, and there are so many things I’d like to say, but—) Kino.

Kino: Hm? What?

Yui: Thank you for saving me earlier.

Kino: ...What? Do you understand what you’re saying? You got in trouble with those Violet guys because I started it.

Yui: (He’s at least got some degree of self-awareness, saying that it’s his fault for playing around...) But still, the reality is that you saved me, so let me at least thank you for that.

Kino: Hmm. I did something horrible to you, and yet you thank me. That servile character of yours is unwavering.

Yui: Ah... That’s not what I meant...

Kino: Well, I’d be in trouble too if you weren’t here. From now on, if anyone tries to take you away, I’ll save you. ...For the sake of my plan, too.

Yui: Plan...?

Kino: Nah, it’s nothing. Well then, let’s go to sleep.

Yui: Ah, yeah... (First he’s malicious, then he kindly saves me... I don’t know what to make of this.) (I really don’t know Kino, after all...)

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The Oracle Prince, Chapter 10

Pairing: Viggo/Liz

Summary: We’ve found the gems of the Dragonkin, but now Hawkeye has their eye on the treasures of the noble families. The Foundation Day royal ball seems like the perfect time. Luckily, we have the help of the crown prince- Viggo?!

First: Chapter 1

Previous: Chapter 9

My mind was racing as I waited outside of the castle infirmary, the voices inside seeming like a dull roar.

This wasn't how things were supposed to go. Viggo was supposed to win, he was supposed to win his freedom.

'I can't lose him,' I thought, and my heart ached. There was still so much I wanted to do with him. I wanted to see the town. I wanted to dance with him. I wanted to be by his side longer. 'Please, be all right. Please let him be all right.'

"Liz?" I turned to the voice. "You can come in now."

Viggo was slowing sitting up on the bed. I saw the king hovering at his side. Despite his gentle smile, it looked like he had been crying.

"It was a little touch and go there, but he should be all right," the doctor said. "His mist absorbed most of the smoke."

"Thank goodness. Thank goodness." My legs nearly gave out at his side.

"I'll give you two a moment alone," the king said, slipping out of the room.

As soon as he left, all that worry came flooding back to me. "What were you thinking?! Alfonse said that was poison smoke! Daniel could have killed you!"

"I'm sorry to worry you," he said. "There was something that I needed from him."

"What is it? What could be worth your life?"

With a weak smile, he drew something from his pocket. And my breath hitched at the sight- a crystal shining with many colors. I knew the sight well.

"Is that-"

"The gem of earth," he said. "I knew he was too arrogant not to try to use it in the battle. So I had to take it from him.”

I felt tears in my eyes as I took the gem. Viggo, who never believed in a future, had risked his life, had risked the fight, to take back the gem for us.

And all the pieces fell into place, as I realized just why my heart ached when I was with him. Oh. Oh.

"And that.. makes five."

The days passed as we drew closer to the ball, and Viggo quickly seemed to regain his strength. And all the while..

"Disappeared without a trace?"

"Nobody's seen hide nor hair of him," Albert said. "I've heard Lord Oxford's sent out a search party, but even he's not having much luck."

Viggo smirked. "Guess that means I won."

My heart warmed to see his smile. Despite all the scares, he'd done it. He'd won his freedom and the gems. "You did. And now you're free to do whatever you want!"

"In that case," he suddenly grabbed my hands, pulling me close, "let's go out tonight. We can sneak into town."

"Would that really be all right?"

"Why not? We've got time."

"I'm certainly not telling anyone," Albert said with a wink.

All the weight of the world had been on our shoulders. But everything was over now. A night on the town might not be so bad. "All right. You're on!"

"Shh! Careful now!" Viggo took my hand as he led me down the path.

“Is this one of the secret tunnels you told me about? I thought only the royal family was allowed.”

“And their most trusted. Plus, its the easiest way to sneak into the town.”

Going into town together, sneaking away, the lights shining above us, it all felt suddenly familiar. "This is just like that first night we went out together."

"I remember," he said, but he was smiling. "Going out with you was the only good part of that night."

I felt my cheeks burn at the unexpected compliment, so I turn around. "You said it so easily."

He laughed, taking my hand. He seemed to shine in the moonlight, a brilliant smile on his lips. "Come on, I'm gonna show you something.”

Just like before, we slipped through the alleys, down streets I didn't know existed. But it was different this time. No guards to chase us, no secrets to keep, just the two of us walking together in the night.

I knew that I would follow him wherever he wanted to go. As long as I could feel his hand in mine.

'I'm really.. falling for him.'

We slipped down twisting hallways- until we came to a magnificent set of locked doors.

He came up to the door, grinning as his hands brushing against the metal. "Huh, to think that it was so easy. This place is usually crawling with guards."

"Where are we?"

"The vault of the royal family. All of the treasures of the royal family are sealed away in here- including the key to awakening the Dragon of Time.”

"So we really could just.. go in if we wanted to?”

"It's funny, isn't it?” He tugged on the key. “I used to think about coming here with this key, taking what I could, and running away. Leaving all this prince stuff behind." He reached for the door. "It would be easy to do it now. But.. I don't want to."

“You don't?”

“Weight of the world's off my shoulders. Maybe this being a prince thing's not so bad.” He turned away with a grin, pulling me along. "Come on, let's go."

Memories came flooding back as we turned down another hidden alley, into a street that shone.

"This is where we came before. That little place where no one knows your name. I know a little restaraunt around here.”

But, as we stepped up to the restaurant, I heard voices behind us.

"Is that the prince?"

Viggo stiffened. "Guess the news would reach even here."

That's when an idea occurred to me. "See, honey?" I said in a loud voice, nudging him. "I told you that you looked like the prince, but you said noooo. Now there's going to be all sorts of rumors floating around!”

He sighed, winding an arm around my waist. I didn't miss his smile. "Guess you were right. Maybe we can get the prince to let us borrow some of his guards?"

"Huh?" The pair looked genuinely perplexed. "You're not the prince?"

"Sorry, buddy."

"We're just simple academy students," I lied. I laughed, tossing my hair. "Though it's a little flattering to think that someone like me could end up with a prince."

"Looks like I've got competition."

"Oh, sorry, dude." I could barely contain my giggles as the two of them walked off. Viggo's laughter joined mine.

"You know, that reminds me," Viggo grinned, leaning in close, "you promised a kiss if I won." And I was suddenly aware of his hands around my waist, of that devillish smile. He was so close to me that I could feel his breath on my skin, but I didn't want to pull away.

'Would it be so bad to kiss Viggo?'

"A-all right." I leaned up towards him-

"Stop."

I froze. Was he messing with me? Maybe he'd figured I had feelings for him. Perhaps this was all just a cruel joke.

But he smiled, brilliant and sweet in the moonlight. "I have a better idea. Save your kisses for now- and be my partner for the ball."

"You.. want me to be your partner for the ball?"

"Got a problem?"

Worry started to seep into my heart. This would be Viggo's first official public appearance as prince. Did I deserve to stand by his side?

And suddenly, the words started pouring out. "You're a prince, and I'm.. just a clumsy wizardess for nowhere. I don't really know how to act at a ball, how to be a partner, how to be a noble, I'm just-"

"I don't care about that." He suddenly grabbed my shoulders, turning me to face him. My breath caught in my throat at his serious expression. "You're the only one in this whole darn place who sees me for who I am, not just a prince. You're the one who stayed by my side. It doesn't matter where you came from, you're the one who did it, and you're the one I chose."

"Viggo.." His unexpected tender words touched my heart. What a fool I was, to think anything else would matter. I felt tears in my eyes, trying to brush them away. "Thank you."

"So what do you say?"

"Of course I'll go to the ball with you!"

"Excellent.” He smiled, grabbing my hand. "Come on, there's one more place we've got to go."

We came to a place that I didn't recognize- a tower reaching up. And yet Viggo walked in casually as if he had been here a million times before.

"Where are we?"

"Careful." He took my hand as he led me up the stairs. Stepping into the room, I saw a large telescope in the middle. "The royal family's observatory. Though no one's here for the night."

"I think you told me about this before. It seems like your kind of place."

"You haven't seen the best part." He pressed a button on the wall, and a panel opened in the ceiling, revealing the stars. My breath hitched in my throat. From here, the stars looked crystal clear, casting everything in a glow.

"It's so beautiful.."

"Harder to find a place in Gedonelune where the stars are clearer," he said. "Here, come on." He laid down on the ground, and I laid down next to him. It felt natural, like this was where I was meant to be,

"I used to come here with Dad all the time. He said that this would help me with my powers." His tone was wistful, his eyes shining, smiling without a care in the world."After I had visions, we would sit here for hours, trying to pick out the constellations and name the stars. I started learning to control my powers that way."

I couldn't help but feel a little playful. "You know," I said, teasingly, leaning in closer to him, "I heard the prince is a brilliant astronomer."

"They're not wrong. You see that one?" I followed his finger, tracing the figure with my eyes.

"It looks like.. a man getting ready to fight?"

"Orion," he said. "A famous hunter. Though it's not his time yet."

The voice that normally seemed so cold seemed so full of warmth. And I couldn't keep my eyes off his face, his eyes shining with light as he told me about each star.

"Came here a lot after they announced they were going to reveal the Night Class. Saw so many new faces- and then those faces started showing up in my visions. First Caesar, the shadow of death hanging over him. And then when I met you- stuck in that rotten cage, you started to show up."

A familiar memory came back. It had all seemed hopeless- and then Viggo had swooped in and saved us, like a prince in a fairy tale. "That day.. when Caesar and I were trouble in the market, and you came to save us, was that because of a vision?"

He snorted. "That was just good luck," he admitted. "Just happened to hear your voices."

"I'm glad you did though. I don't know what we would have done if you hadn't. You actually helped us a lot over the last few months."

"What do you mean?"

"Like when I was searching for info on Princess Claudia. It would've taken me ages to find out, but you just pointed us in that direction so easily."

"I remember that. I had a vision of you in that old mansion. When you came around, I thought what the heck, couldn't hurt to nudge you in the right direction."

His expression suddenly turned serious. "I suddenly got a lot of visions of you when the Oxfords got my guardianship. And not ones that helped you." His eyes darkened, and I knew what he was thinking of. "I just.. wondered why I kept seeing visions of you."

"Do you think your visions were leading us here?"

"Who knows?" he said, but he smiled, that brilliant smile that sent my heart racing. "But we're here. And that's enough for me."

Staying by his side, the two of us gazing at the stars.. I wished I could stay in that moment forever.

After that, we slipped back into the palace, following the tunnels Viggo had shown me.

"No one should be up by now-"

But, to my surprise, the king was already waiting at the doors. "Ah, Viggo, Liz," he said cheerily, "did you have a nice night out?"

I froze. He had caught us red-handed! What could I say to that? "Y-Your Majesty! I can explain!"

"No need, it's all right! A little birdy told me you two were heading out for the night. I'm just glad if you two had fun."

"A little birdy?" I looked over at Viggo, and he avoided his gaze.

"..Figured I shouldn't worry him now that things are looking better," he muttered.

I couldn't help but smile. 'That's actually kind of cute.'

Our days passed peacefully, and, just like that, it was the night of the ball.

But we had gotten too relaxed. None of us were prepared for what was waiting for us. That day would go down in history. By the time the Midnight bells struck, the Dragon of Time would awaken.

Felix: It looks like everything is coming to an end. They've managed to get five of the gems, and they're going to the ball together.

Hugo: You sound a little upset. Were you going to ask her?

Felix: W-why would I ask a human? Although I suppose, if she didn't have a partner..

Hugo: It seems like we're not so different.

Felix: Don't tell me you were going to ask her!

Hugo: Next time, the Ball.

Felix: Hey, answer the question!

#wizardess heart #viggo la rochejaquelein gedonelune #The Oracle Prince #Dragon's Song

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Roommates, a Timeless fanfic

I swore many moons ago that I wouldn’t get back into writing fanfic, but @officerparker’s Timeless prompt for this week just WOULD.NOT.LET.GO. This is fluff at its absolute cavity-inducing silliest. Enjoy.

Lucy, Wyatt and Rufus stumbled blearily out of the back entrance to Mason Industries' warehouse, marching single-file like zombies towards the darkened parking lot. They'd just spent three days at Woodstock for what ended up being a wild goose chase, and the Time Team was exhausted. Lucy, muttering to herself and distracted by a frantic search for her car keys in the bottom of her purse, runs smack into Wyatt, who has come to an abrupt stop, senses on high alert.

mew, mew

“Do you guys hear something?” he whispers.

Rufus turns around, incredulousness mixing with exhaustion. “Dude, I think you're hearing things.”

Wyatt shakes his head, gesturing for Rufus to be quiet, while simultaneously reaching behind him to still the insistent shaking of Lucy's purse.

The sound gets a tiny bit louder, amplified by the stillness of the pitch-black evening.

mew, mew

Rufus stills, realizing that the noise can only be a cat somewhere on the premises. “Okay, I definitely heard that, but where is it coming from?”

Wyatt closes his eyes, concentrating. “No trees for a cat to get stuck in, must be coming from somewhere in the warehouse.” Reaching into his pocket, he flings his car keys to Rufus, who deftly catches them in his left hand. “There's a mini flashlight in the console in my truck, can you grab it for me?”

As Rufus jogs off toward the parking lot, Lucy and Wyatt start feeling along the wall of the building, trying to find any gaps that might conceal a small animal.

“I never would have pegged you for a cat person, Wyatt,” she teases. She can barely see his trademark smirk in the dark as he chuckles ruefully while systematically patting the stones.

“Cats were the only pets I was allowed to have as a kid. My mom was okay with them, because she thought they were easier to care for than dogs.” The meowing gets slightly more insistent, and Wyatt realizes that the noise is coming from closer to the ground. He drops on all fours, running his hands along the base of the building, when he comes across a hole.

“Wyatt, catch!” Rufus calls as he tosses the flashlight at Wyatt's now-prone form.

He beams the tiny light in the hole in the stones, and is greeted by a pair of round blue eyes. Peering closer, he determines that the kitten doesn't appear to be stuck, just scared. “Hey there, kitty,” he croons softly, “were you hiding out in there when it was raining the other day? It's okay, you can c'mon out here, it's nice and dry now.” All he gets is another faint “mew” for his troubles, and he can't see Lucy and Rufus exchanging amused grins behind his back at this unexpected side of their friend.

“Damn, she's backed herself all the way into the hole and it's too small for any of us to reach in and grab her. Lucy, can you check the breakroom and see if there's anything in the fridge we can use to coax her out? I think I remember someone leaving a stash of string cheese in there, they won't miss one.”

“Sure thing, be right back.”

Rufus drops to the ground, his back against the wall, watching with amusement as Wyatt becomes increasingly frustrated by his inability to coax the cat from her hiding place. “No offense, man, but I always pictured you as a dog kind of guy.”

“We moved around a lot when I was a kid. Cats were more manageable. Haven't had a pet since I was a teenager and I moved in with my Gramps, though. As it turns out, I'm allergic to dogs, and Jess was allergic to cats. No pets for us.”

Rufus crumples at the realization that he might have inadvertently struck a sad memory. “Seriously? That sucks.”

Wyatt pulls himself off the ground, resigned to the fact that Operation Rescue Kitten will not resume until Lucy returns, hopefully with something tempting enough to bring the kitten out of her hiding place. He decides not to examine why, all of a sudden, rescuing this cat has become the most important item on his to-do list for the day, and sighs as he leans up against the wall next to Rufus, mental and physical exhaustion washing over him.

“I didn't find out about the allergy until after I enlisted, strangely enough. It came up in my physical and was a red flag when they tried to assign me to an IED disposal unit. Turns out I'm especially sensitive to German Shepherds.”

They can hear the slamming of the warehouse door in the distance as Lucy jogs over to where they sit, a package of string cheese in her hands. Wyatt flicks the light back on as she lines up small chunks of cheese on the ground. “Come on out, sweetie,“ she coos, “aren't you hungry? There's more where this came from if you come out of there.” She sets more small chunks of cheese further away from the hole as the cat's whiskers peek out from the gap, tentatively nibbling on the cheese.

As soon she's emerged halfway out of the hole, Wyatt wraps his hands around the cat's middle and slowly works her out from inside the building, lifting her close to his face to examine her. It's hard to tell with only the weak light emanating from the parking lot, but he thinks she's a ginger, and as she swats ineffectually at his face, he's charmed by her tiny face and oversized paws. Rufus reaches over to scratch her head and peers at her more closely.

“What happened to her ears?” he asks.

Wyatt traces his fingers gently over her head to find that yes, her ears are almost completely folded over. “She must be a Scottish Fold. It's a genetic thing.”

Lucy, of course, is the one to dump cold water on the cuteness by addressing more practical matters. “I'm guessing she doesn't have a collar or tags?”

Wyatt sighs. “Nope, no collar. Based on her size, I'd bet she's no more than twelve weeks old or so? Old enough to be away from her mama and siblings, at least.” The kitten gives up on her unsuccessful attempts at using his face as a scratching post, and starts purring loudly as he cuddles her tightly to his chest.

Rufus grins knowingly. “Looks like you've got a new friend there, buddy.” Pulling out his phone, he makes a show of checking the time, but the three of them all know he's expecting a text from Jiya. “I need to get home before I drop dead of exhaustion, so I'm gonna leave you two lovebirds here. G'night.”

“Night, Rufus,” Lucy and Wyatt respond in unison to his retreating back.

“Are you gonna keep her?”

Wyatt's hands still, and the kitten, annoyed that he is no longer scratching her belly, swats at him again. “I guess I hadn't thought that far ahead, but yeah, I think I might. My building allows small pets, so it should be fine. There's a Target that's open 24 hours near my place, we can pick up some supplies right now.”

“How about we drop her off at your apartment first? I think we're probably not going to be allowed to bring her in to Target.”

“Probably right. Do you mind driving my truck? I'm afraid if I take her home by myself I'll get too distracted trying to keep an eye on her. I promise we'll come back for your car first thing in the morning.”

She sticks her hand out expectantly for his keys. “It's fine. Let's get you and your new roommate home.”

The ride back to Wyatt's place was swift and uneventful, though Lucy could swear that Wyatt fell asleep briefly and started snoring. Getting the kitten settled temporarily proved more problematic, as she was wary of her new surroundings, digging her tiny claws into Wyatt's shirt and yowling pitifully as Wyatt tried to settle her in his guest bathroom with a small saucer of milk. Twenty minutes later, Lucy successfully dragged Wyatt out the door, meows still ringing in their ears. She was just thankful that most of his neighbors were out for the evening, and therefore probably wouldn't notice the din.

“C'mon, Wyatt,” she pleaded as she hustled him out the door, “the sooner we get to Target, the sooner we get back and she'll settle down.”

The 24-hour Target near Wyatt's apartment was all but dead at 11:45 on a Friday night, allowing them to snag a cart easily and head straight to the pet supplies aisle. They picked out a collar, litter box and food and water dishes quickly, but when it came to food options, Wyatt stopped to evaluate every bag of dry food and most of the cans of wet food, before deciding to pull small bags of several different brands to try. As he dumps the bags in the cart, he catches Lucy observing him with a raised eyebrow, an expression he's almost certain she's picked up from him.

“What?” he asks, feigning innocence.

“You just gave more thought to those bags of cat food than you give to what you feed yourself most of the time,” she replies with a smile.

“She's just a kitten,” he huffs, slightly defensively. “Someone's got to look out for her.”

She steers the cart further down the aisle towards the toys and beds. “Anything else you want to get while we're here?”

Wyatt rubs his eyes tiredly. “Nah. She'll need a bed and some toys, but there's a pet store not far from here. I can get more stuff tomorrow when she's settled.”

They check out, load the goodies into the truck and head back for home, where the kitten is still meowing her lungs out before she's released from her temporary prison. Wyatt sets up her litter box in the laundry room and sets out her food and water dishes in the kitchen, which she attacks enthusiastically. He swoops down to pick her up before she's able to finish off the entire bowl, rolling her to her back and tickling her tummy.

“Whoa there, tiger, slow your roll a little bit. Don't want you to get sick and start puking your guts up on your first night home, do we?”

Lucy peeks her head in the kitchen doorway. “She is pretty darn cute, I have to admit. I don't think 'Tiger' quite suits her, though.” She reaches over to tickle the kitten under her chin. “What should Wyatt name you, hmm?”

“I think she looks like a Sadie.”

Lucy nods approvingly as Sadie's tiny, sandpapery tongue swipes over her fingertips. “She seems to like it. Nice to meet you, Sadie.”

As Sadie swats Lucy's hands away and wriggles so she's cuddled closer to Wyatt. Lucy chuckles knowingly. “Okay, I see how it is. I'm gonna crash in the guest bedroom. I'll see you two in the morning.”

Wyatt holds Tess up, waving one of her paws. “Good night, Lucy,” he squeaks in a comically high-pitched voice.

9:00 A.M, Saturday morning.

After waking up much later than her usual on a Saturday, Lucy dresses for a morning run, to be followed by a stop at her favorite bakery just a few blocks away from Wyatt's apartment. She;s stopped short in her attempt to tiptoe out his front door quietly by the sight in his living room.

There, flopped on his couch where he must have fallen asleep the night before, is Wyatt, still dressed in last night's clothes. Sadie is stretched out across his chest, also asleep and purring loudly, her head tucked up just under his chin.

Lucy stealthily opens the camera app on her phone and takes a couple of quick snaps. Flipping through the pictures, she selects her favorite and texts it to Rufus and Jiya with the following caption:

Meet Wyatt's new roommate, Sadie. I think this may be the start of a beautiful friendship.

#nbc timeless #timeless fanfiction #weekly challenge #wyatt logan #lucy preston #rufus carlin

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SPN 9x21: “King of the Damned”

THEN: Angel civil war.It is now Cas versus Metatron. Gadreel is working for Metatron. “Poughkepsie” is a Winchester code word; it means “drop everything and run”. The Winchesters have their reasons to hate Gadreel. Gadreel himself is starting to lose patience with Metatron. Abaddon, a Knight of Hell. She and Crowley have been competing for the throne to Hell. The First Blade can kill a Knight. You need the Mark of Cain to use the Blade. Hellhounds. Crowley’s addicted to human blood

Leith, Scotland. 1723.

Abaddon’s interfering with timelines. Wonderful.

RIP man. Killed by Abaddon.

“...and distracted her while another gull swooped in --”

“Oh, I can't tell you how great it feels to finally have a night off, right, guys?”

“Uh, this other seagull came --”

...awkward.

Should’ve kept your big mouth shut, buddy.

“These are dangerous times. You have to be careful what you say.” Really tho.

How does Cas keep getting bomb ass intros?!

Cas took a page from Bartholomew’s book. Cas’ setup looks like Bart’s, except bigger and better.

AWWW. HE WAS SO HAPPY TO HUG THEM.

“So this war between angels is really gonna happen, huh?” It’s been happening, Sam.

The lighting makes Dean’s eyes look black. It’s unsettling.

Cleveland, Ohio.

“So, here's the thing, boys and girls -- we have a crisis. Admittedly, a crisis of my own making. In my extended absence, where I handled sensitive matters of state, Abaddon made inroads into my following, creating chaos. So I look to you, my trusted advisors, to restore confidence, to soothe those jangled nerves.”

“The king is back, and the kingdom is once again on sound footing.”

Riveting speech, Crowley.

“You betrayed me? No one in the history of torture's been tortured with torture like the torture you'll be tortured with.” The word torture or a variation on the word torture was used 5 times in one sentence.

“Now, Crowley, let's talk turkey. I know you helped the Winchesters get their hands on the First Blade, yes? And I'm hearing that one of them also has the mark of Cain -- all bad news, since the Blade is the one thing that can bring about my --”

“Utter destruction.”

“To be indelicate. But here's the thing, pet -- same goes for you. And once I'm gone, who do you think's next on those cute boys' list? That's right. So let's get real. Join me in taking out the Winchesters and that ridiculous Blade, and then we'll deal with each other.”

Huh, didn’t Dick Roman pull a similar move?

“Gavin, honey, say hello to daddy.” Well, except for the “bringing the son back” thing.

Might want to interfere anytime and stop this torture, Crowley.

Bad cop/good cop this, nice.

OH wait, no. We’re going taunting cops.

“Buddy, the gates are sealed. No one can get in.”

“Who said anything about gates? You don't need gates when you have a private portal.”

“Right. If there was a doorway on earth, the angels would've sensed it.”

“Yeah, you can't hide something like that.”

“No.”

“You can if it moves around from place to place, if it's wherever the boss wants it to be.”

Played him like a gosh darn fiddle.

“You are not my father. My father was Fergus MacLeod, a simple tailor. A drunk, a monster.”

“Sounds about right.”

Pfft.

“A lot can change in 291 years.”

“Can you cook a pigeon on it?” lmao. I guess??

“Are we in heaven, then? You must be angels!” Oh nooo.

“You're a fan. Just 'cause you're hot for Metatron... ...or Bieber or Beckham... Just 'cause you know everything about them doesn't mean that you actually know them.”

“Or that they even know you exist.”

I feel personally attacked by this.

“Dim bulb. No wonder he got bumped.”

“Yeah. ‘Ground forces’? ‘Elite secret squad’? What's Metatron gearing up for?”

“I don't know -- why don't we shove somebody through the back door of heaven and find out. Oh, wait. No. It's portable and can't be found.”

Y’all still got a hefty amount of info. Good job on that.

“Not just any demon. I'm the king -- the king of Hell! And there you were, worried the old man wouldn't amount to much.”

lol

RIP Ezra.

“Okay. Well, I'm gonna say it. Maybe your operation's been hacked. You know, Metatron's got somebody on the inside.”

“I was sure everyone here was loyal. Finally united by a common cause.”

“Well, that's the problem. See, you don't think anybody's lying. I think everybody's lying. It's a gift.”

That’s a problem too.

“He didn't possess me completely -- more like we, uh... shared housing. I was still me.” I doubt Dean will have this exact experience. Well actually, he did have control when he went and killed Lucifer; after that, AU!Michael took over completely.

“Did you ever feel threatened?”

“No. More that he... wasn't at rest, l-like he had unfinished business. Now that we know more about him, I-I'd say he felt misunderstood.”

There’s the key.

"’Why do I hate you’?!”

“I mean, I beat you, starved you, came home drunk, beat you some more, woke up hungover, and, yeah, I beat you.”

Jeez.

“If you're a king... that would make me... Prince?”

“And you say I've never given you anything. A title!”

Pfft.

“And if I was to accept you as my father, you could keep me from eternally burning in hell? No matter my sins?”

“You're negotiating with me? That's my boy.”

Like father, like son.

Crowley didn’t tell Gavin about the sunken ship?

“You have a reputation for honor.” Well, that’s nice.

“In some circles. As for reputations, yours precedes you.” I don’t know if you should’ve started on that foot.

“I know you truly believe it's for the greater good, but you've placed your faith in the wrong master.” Cas recognized his own bad decisions in Gadreel. He’s trying to help him.

RIP 2 assassin angels. Killed by Cas.

RIP angel. Killed by another angel.

Dean’s still struggling with the Mark.

Oh dear.

First, retrieving the First Blade.

“Oh! Come on, Crowley! You really, uh, uh, have to hide the Blade in a corpse? Not -- not with a corpse but in a corpse?” Of course he did.

Hellhounds.

“Juliet? It's papa. Stand down. *She does.* You’re welcome.”

(Irrelevant-ish, but who controls the hellhounds now that Crowley is dead?)

Good lord, it’s been a while since I’ve been utterly disgusted by this show.

Look, we got the Blade.

“You do? Well, you need to get it here at once. Cleveland, Humboldt Hotel. Penthouse, of course. When you get here, I'll take you to Abaddon. I'll draw her out, and then you can skewer the ignorant hag. *To Abaddon* Just selling it.”

lmao, sure.

“Oh, and, Dean, you need to get a move on. It's a good day's drive from Poughkeepsie.” Using the code word...

“So, we good?”

“Yeah.”

Liar McLiarface.

“Nice. But here's the thing -- you've been plotting with those boys for some time now. When they get here, it'll be you, the Winchesters, the First Blade, and little, old me in one place. Now, I don't mind stiff odds, but ...let's be reasonable.“

*She shoots Crowley with a devil’s trap bullet.*

Abaddon was smart as hell.

“I never would have agreed to meet if I thought concealed assassins were going to try and attack you. I hope you know that.”

“Why are you telling me this?”

“Even though you and I are on opposite sides in this situation, I believe there must be honor, even in matters of war.”

Damn you, Gadreel. I like you so much.

“I want you to stay right where you are. Just give me reports on what Metatron is planning and when he will strike.”

“And the honor we were speaking of?”

“Obviously, Metatron has someone inside my camp. It's how he knew we were meeting. Just fighting fire with fire. Consider my offer.”

Do it, Gadreel!!

“Wait, wait, wait. Hold on a sec. We should give this place a once-over before we go up there. Crowley said he thought he saw some demons headed down to the basement. He'd have checked it out himself, but if word got back to Abaddon that he'd been seen...”

“When did he say all this?”

“On the phone.”

Your pants should be on fire, you goddamn liar.

RIP demon. Killed by Dean.

Sam, the action’s somewhere else!!!

The lamp hitting Crowley is so unintentionally hilarious.

Abaddon’s laughing, but she’s also struggling like hell to fight Dean.

RIP Abaddon. Killed by Dean.

ALRIGHT BUDDY YOU CAN STOP NOW.

Dean’s hand is just covered in blood...

“You could at least -- aah! -- help me with this.”

Out comes the bullet.

“You get that he's got to go back, right? To his own time?” Not for another 3 years.

“Can I at least say goodbye? I'll cheer the day when the last trace of humanity leaves me.”

lmao

Now Crowley tells Gavin about the failed voyage. “The ship went down? Well, that's a good fit with the rest of my life.”

“Goodbye, Gavin. Oh, uh... Don't go mentioning that whole ‘Prince of Hell’ thing. Doesn't play too well in most circles.” Ooohh. I’m just now remembering the actual Princes of Hell. Ha.

“I didn't tell you about the warning because I knew exactly what you would do. You would make sure that you were right alongside me going in that room.” Duh doy.

“I had to go it alone, Sammy.”

“Oh. Of course. So it was just another time where you had to protect me.”

I’m with Sam here.

“I'm starting to think the Blade is doing something else, too.”

“Yeah? Like what?”

Demonizing you.

Do they not wear their seatbelts??

“No.”

Another single word that sent chills up my spine.

#supernatural #spn summer rewatch #spn liveblog #spn 9x21 #king of the damned

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