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gloomyswritings · 9 months

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the ties that bind | joshua rosfield x fem! reader

chapter vi - glimmer

warnings : none

note: this chapter is almost 3K words next chapter probably gonna be a roll coaster and long also or it may be short i haven’t decided yet. anyways hope you like!!! i’ll probably change pics every 5 chapters so it doesn’t look so same old same old. as always critiques comments everything is always appreciated ♥️♥️

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You had come to hate the hate the words fate, destiny, purpose. You had even begun to despise the very concept of a God. If fate-destiny were real and then why were you given the short end of the stick. Eight long years had passed since you awoke as the Dominant of Leviathan yet your family only visited a couple of times though you didn’t know if it was by choice. Tatiana had retired soon after your departure from the Dominion your mother saying it was conflict issues which pushed her away. Eight long years since you were married off, and eight long years since Joshua’s passing. It still did not get easier with time but you found yourself thinking less and less about him as time passed. Perhaps it was your mind protecting you from the inevitable pain that always came when you thought of that day. only ten years old when you lost what you had now realized the love of your life. It wasn’t fair but that’s how life goes; you wouldn’t be first nor the last person to lose someone they loved. But Life in the Empire was proved to be rather good—easy going you lived an even more lavish lifestyle then you did back in the Dominion, though it was to be expected since you were engaged to the future Emperor of the Holy Empire. You hatred towards Dion lessened the more time you spent with him and now you considered him your closest friend. You two weren’t lovers no you both understood that you were put into a political marriage. It still made you laugh though when you confessed to to Dion some years ago that you had grown feelings for him; you now blame your hormones. But that is not to say you two don’t engage in playful flirting with one another to keep up the facade you both are in love.

“D-Dion…I think perhaps I may have some feelings for you but I do not know if it’s only because we spend so much time with one another and we’re to be married.” You confessed shyly to the Prince. Dion’s amber eyes widened in shock his face beet red. Immediately you regretted your decision to tell him your feelings. Huffing in annoyance you turned on your heels beginning to walk away flustered. “W-wait ______!” He called out grabbing your wrist. “Please let me say something at least.” He sighed rubbing his temples. You raised a brow motioning when your hand for him to hurry and speak.

“I…promise to keep this a secret between you and I.” He began awaiting for your response. You nodded, “Alright I promise I suppose.”

“I care for you deeply not because we are to married but I do not feel romantic feelings towards…uh…um….women?” He said quietly. Your grey eyes widened and you quickly covered your mouth with your hands trying to suppress your surprise. “You see Sir Terence and I, we have recently confessed our feelings towards one another. We are in a secret relationship and now you know our secret. I trust it will remain that way, yes?” Dion asked hesitantly scared of how you might reply. Suddenly it all made sense, they always spent time with one another you noticed the small differences in their personalities when they were around one another. Then you began to giggle tears pooling at the corner of your eyes. “________?”’ Dion asked. Shaking you head you used your fingers to wipe the tears away, “I’m okay Dion. I just should of assumed you two were together, with all the time you spend around one another. Your secrets safe with me your highness.” You have him a close eyed smile. Of course the one another person you felt safe with was in love with someone else; not that you blamed the Prince you didn’t love him that way either it was you just coping with the loss of your lovely dear friend Joshua. Dion had gotten to know you that he now understood why you were crying he smiled sympathetically pulling you into his warm embrace.

~•••~

“Your lance work is awful ______.” Dion laughed as he came behind you pressing his broad chest against your back his calloused hands wrapping around yours as he adjusted your grip on the metal lance. He used his foot to spread your legs into a defensive stance. Your thin (color) brows furrowed together in annoyance. “Well you know I’m better off with a damn sword anyways. That’s the difference between you and I; you’re a Dragoon and I am humble swords lady.” You spoke a tinge of amusement playing on your plump lips. Stepping back Dion laughed once again, “Humble? Not the word I’d use to describe you.” He smirked watching as you gripped the lance uncomfortably in your hands. “Dion enough you’re flustering our humble princess.” Terence scolded light heartedly, he stood a few feet in front of you holding the metal lance in his hands—it was far more natural looking when he held the weapon.

Finally having enough of their teasing you decided to go for it, dashing towards the brunett you raising your lance in the air ready to strike. This was the perfect opportunity! You caught him off guard but in a spilt second you fell to the ground your weapon flying away from you before landing with a loud metal clink. “What how?!” You couldn’t believe it how did you get bested when you had the advantage!? Terence leaned down offering his hand for support which you took rather aggressively, once to your feet you began to pout childishly. “Terence won because he never lets his guard down ______. You’re too brazen that’s why you lost against Garuda last time. If I hadn’t been there who knows what would of happened. You think because Leviathan can move quickly and you have a size advantage you can win but take your defeat against Garuda as a lesson. I won’t always be there to aid you. I’m sure father will soon enough have us on different fronts.” Dion’s playful demeanor was gone now, he spoke so seriously you could tell he was concerned for your well being. He didn’t care that you were Dominant he cared because you were human—a close friend.

It was embarrassing to be scolded nonetheless so you fixated your gaze on the stone ground kicking your foot at the ground. “I..I know this Dion. I’ll get stronger you don’t have to worry about me.” You tried to reassure him with a smile. Terence broke the tension placing an arm around both you and Dion’s shoulders, “Ah we’ll mistakes happen and we grow from them. Come let’s get cleaned up for dinner.” He beamed leading the three of you out of the training grounds.

Dinner with royal family of Sanbreque was awfully boring especially for you. It reminded you a lot of the dinners you had with the Rosfields the men talking about things you could care less about. You gazed at the empty seat in front of you imagining a fully grown Joshua sitting there making faces at you or mouthing things to make you laugh. You wondered if he would still hate carrots. Duchess Annabella had “graced” Oriflamme with her presence bringing her new son Olivier who absentmindedly sat in her lap as she cooed over him petting his head as she fed him bites of food. You found their relationship so odd she never doted on Joshua like that; perhaps she dealing with her own grief for her children’s death which led to form a strange bond with her new child. Regardless you found the young prince strange. He seemed to have noticed you staring at him and he locked eyes with you. He had the same cold stormy ocean eyes like his mother. Quickly you adverted his gaze finishing up your food poking Dion’s side you leaned towards his ear. “I am finished here. I’m going to take a walk I’ll be back later tonight if you need me.” You whispered before standing up. Dion turned to you nodding, “Of course I shall come visit you before I turn in for night.” He smiled pressing a kiss to your hand before returning back to his conversation with his father. You couldn’t help but roll your eyes, one keeps up the facade as a lover so well.

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Sneaking out of the castle was quite difficult but it seemed like tonight most of the guards had gotten themselves drunk as tomorrow was. Sanbreque holiday. You heard the guards singing drunkly next to a fire which was your queue to slip into the night unnoticed. Pulling up your dress you got to your knees crawling under a small gap in the fencing and reappearing on the other side. You tossed the hood of your shawl over your head and pulled it close to blend into the crowd. The streets were lined with people celebrating most drunk others dancing but this isn’t what you were looking for you continued on. Before long you were on the outskirts of Oriflamme. it was quiet surrounded by tall trees and the sounds of the night and ocean waves were all you heard. It was so peaceful out here away from the constant eyes of the capital. You always sneaked out when you got a chance to retreat to a secluded beach that you were sure only few knew after all it was quite a chore to get to. Kicking off your boots and lifting the hem of your dress up you stepped into the cold ocean water the sand beneath your feet tickling your toes.

Your grey eyes glimmered the stars reflecting in them as you gazed at the bright red star next to the moon. The wind blew off your hood but you didn’t care you continued looking at the star. “Joshua….Metia still shines on…I hope it’s a sign that you’re still here watching over me…that you’re not truly gone..” you spoke barely above a whisper. You walked along the shore shifting through the sand whenever something caught your eye then suddenly you heard something rushing towards you a scream of surprise escaping your lips as you fumbled for your dagger. a group of lizard like monsters rushing towards you as one jumped at you managed to pull your dagger out stabbing it’s throat it’s limp body causing you crash into the ocean’s water. Groaning you pushed the lizard off of you trying to get to your feet but your dress was soaked which dragged you down. As a another lizard rushed you, you prepared for the worse but it never came. “Milady are you injured?” A panicked voice asked. You slowly opened your eyes and saw a hooded man in front of you.

“I’m…I’m okay stranger thank you for coming to my aid.” You replied a heavy sigh leaving your lips. The man held his hand out to help you up which you took gratefully. “Oh my…I ruined my dress.” You mumbled under your breath. It was soaking wet, torn, and dark lizard blood soaked it. You began to wring out your dress trying your best to get it dry. “Milady my friend and I have a campsite with a fire set up not too far away from here if you’d like to come warm up.” The man said. You turned to take a good look at him but he still has his hood on. You shook your head, “No i shouldn’t. I should return back to the castle.” You began walking over to grab your boots. “The castle?” He asked. You froze staring wide eyed at him, “A..ah yes. You see…I’m a maid there. I just like to take walks on the beach to clear my mind.” You tried to quickly cover up your mistake. “You speak quite formally and wear such nice clothes for being a maid.” He retorted amusement in his tone.

You began to walk away boots and dagger in tow. Shit I messed up. I’m about to get robbed or held for ransom. You thought panic rising. “Milady you’re the Princess of Sanbreque, aren’t you?” He asked you paused turning to slowly face him your hand firmly on your dagger, “Yes what about it? If you’re going to hold me for ransom I’m afraid you’d be risking your life.” You cautiously warned. Then he began to laugh softly shaking his head waving his hands dismissively, “Princess ______ I have no desire to harm you. You see I once knew the prince of Rosaria.” He explained tossing his sword a few feet away from him. “What…you did?” You asked stepping closer to him sheathing your dagger. “You…knew Joshua or Clive?”

“Both.”

“Who are you?”

“It’s not important anymore I am nobody.“ He spoke sadly. You tried to catch a glimpse of the man’s face but he made sure you couldn’t see him. A peak of blond hair was all you could see you felt a pang of guilt wash over you, “Allow me to confide in you Sir Nobody, I still feel guilty for some odd reason about the events that transpired at Phoenix Gate. I wondered if I had awoken as Leviathan before if I would of been able to save everyone…save Joshua. I hope he forgives me for my marriage to Prince Dion. You see, we made a promise we’d get married but of course fate wouldn’t have that. You knew Joshua what do you think he’d say to me now?” You asked gazing again back at Metia.

“I think he’d forgive you and he’d be proud of you for who you are today. You’re strong Princess _______. You’ve been through so much yet you’ve prevailed through it all.” He responded his words were to sincere you began to cry but quickly you wiped your tears away. “I hope you’re right. I just get going now before the guards begin to panic. Maybe we’ll meet again one day stranger. Thank you for saving me.” You have the man a smile but as you took one last glance at him you saw a single tear fall down his face. Everything in your being you told you stay and talk to the man more but you were almost frightened to…afraid you’d see something you couldn’t handle.

~•••~

Joshua sat with Jote as she finished setting up camp and she began the fire to cook their very late dinner. He coughed bringing a hand to his chest to steady himself. “Your highness here your medicine.” Jote quickly came over handing him a vile of liquid to which he gratefully took. The bitter medicine hitting his taste buds he handed the vial back to Jote and sighed, “Thank you…” though a scream broke their comfortable silence Joshua quickly jumping up grabbing his sword. “Your highness wait!” Jote shouted beginning to chase after him but she was stopped when he yelled back, “Jote stay here I’ll be back.” He commanded before rushing through the dense woods. He has no idea why he felt like he being led towards the screams; it wasn’t normal for him to spring into action. He saw a group of monsters and quickly slayed them before he spotted a young woman cowering in the water. Pulling his hood over head he helped her up. He inquired about her, just something about the way she looked felt so familiar then he pried a little more it was then he realized he was speaking to _______ Lannis. His heart began beating faster as he tried to take in every single detail of her being, despite how much of a mess she looked to him she looked as beautiful as he always remembered. His staring must freaked her out as he noticed her gripping her dagger.

He wanted to rip his hood off tell her it was him! But no that would be cruel…to both of them they couldn’t be together either way. So with a heavy heart he kept himself concealed. When it came time for her to leave he fought the urge once again to grab her and tell her everything but he stopped himself. He clenched his hands into fists and fought back the tears that threatened to spill but one managed to escape just as she began to leave him. Joshua stood there long after _______ had left allowing the tears to spill. Life wasn’t fair. She was right there and yet he let her go. He was sick…dying what if that was the last time he’d ever be able to see _______? It was only when he heard Jote whisper his name that he finally let his hood fall. He turned to face Jote a sad smile and tears on his face.

“I saw her Jote. And I let her go. Damn it all..”

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Life coach Chapter 2

finely chapter 2 in a story about our beloved warlords as life coaches counselors and therapist. this will be an ongoing story here is chapter one Life coach

Moon hung at the door, looking into Mr. Uesugi’s office. Could she turn and run? But she didn’t. She took a deep breath as she took a step into the room. All at once, her eyes fell on the man sitting on the floor. He was a platinum blonde, his hair cut unevenly. It was longer on the left side, shorter on the right : looked like a tossed mess to her. Next, she took note of his eyes. His right eye was a lovely shade of green and his left, the most stunning shade of blue Moon had ever seen. He was fair skinned, tall and lanky from what she could tell, with him sitting on the floor.

“Aww, Moon comes on in, pick a cushion and have a seat“ the words sounded kind and sweet, as Kenshin spoke and patted the floor in front of him as if saying come on in and join me.

Well, this was new to her. She'd never been to a shrink’s office that didn’t have chairs or couches. Instead, there were overstuffed cushions and pillows that dotted the floor. His desk, she noted, was an old Japanese style desk, the kind one would sit cross-legged at. Looking around, she noticed three small but lovely shrines dedicated to Bishamon on the shelves.

“Interesting decor” she stated a bit harshly as she found a light blue overstuffed cushion and hugged it to her chest

“Thank you“ Kenshin chirped out as he got to his feet and made his way to the door, sliding it closed.

“Scale replicas of the shrine of the god Bishamon?” she muttered to herself - or so she thought

“Yes, how did you know?“

Moon blushed slightly as she stammered out “I…. I spent two years living in Japan “

Kenshin smiled at her “how interesting.” he chirped out as he took the clipboard from her

Moon watched him with a wary eye as he took the clipboard and sat down across from her. She watched him scan the pages before he put the clipboard down at his left side and spoke.

“You got to all but the last four, but that's ok. There's enough here to start.” his voice was even with a light note as he spoke.

Kenshin had a smile that was so warm and inviting to Moon, she almost felt compelled to say something. But all she did was open her mouth and close it a few times before she became tight-lipped. Her eyes darted about the room and she started picking at the stitching on her cushion with her right hand. The mug in her left hand shook slightly, she needed to set it down before she dropped it.

Kenshin saw just how high Moon’s anxiety was, so he spoke gently to her

“Take your time Moon. When you're ready, tell me a bit about yourself “ his words were reassuring as he spoke them, and the look in Kenshin’s kind eyes said they were true. It’s ok to take your time.

Moon fidgeted and nibbled on her lip for what seemed like forever to her before she spoke. She started. Then she stopped a few times before she was able to make clear conversation.

“I'm divorced” she closed her mouth when that came out. No, no, that's not where she wanted to start!

“I've made some really bad choices and decisions” she ground down on her teeth for saying that

“I had a rough life overall” this train of thought was getting her nowhere

“I was adopted at three months” she stated with a surge.

“I knew from the time I was like two or three” she made a face as she spoke.

“That's when I found my adoption papers and my parents told me”

She gave Kenshin a said weak smile, but didn’t stop there. She told him how she was brutally teased about being adopted by her peers. How even some of her family members on her dad's side made her feel unwanted, how she felt rejected by them. Everything came out in a rush, Kenshin had to stop her to remind her to take her time.

“Talk about the things you're comfortable with talking about Moon, not what you think I’d like to hear.”

After that, Moon needed a few minutes to gather her thoughts before she said:

“I don’t know what you want me to say.” her words sounding strangled and distressed.

Kenshin nodded to her, as if he understood what she might be feeling.

“It’s alright Moon” came his gentle, kind words. “How about I ask questions, you say pass or give a one-word answer to them?”

Moon was taken aback. She never experienced an intake at a squeal and nut farm like this before. The other places she had tried were rather invasive, asking all the questions that made her close down and not wanting to talk. Kenshin was different. As soon as he saw her clamming up or at the slightest hint of her feeling uncomfortable, he would stop and ask if she needed time or reminded her she didn’t need to talk about it and they could move on.

The whole intake took about two and a half hours before it was over. Moon was still feeling angsty, but not like she had been when she first stepped into the wellness center. Kenshin had really put her at ease in how he had handled her with care and didn’t push her to talk about things she was not ready to talk about. Somewhere in the intake, Moon recalled Kenshin gave his credentials. If she had heard right, he said he was a Licensed Therapist but worked as a life coach because he liked the sound of it better than Therapist.

“Moon, I look forward to working with you” he had said as he guided her out of his office.

“As I had said, I'm a life coach and I’d like to take you on.” The smile he gave her made her feel like he could be a really big help to her.

“I’ll be giving you a call in the next 48 hours to set up another appointment “ he took one of her hands and gave it a soft, reassuring squeeze.

“That's when I’ll introduce you to the others that will be working with me” Kenshin sounded so sweet and kind as he spoke.” a psychologist or two and a counselor, as well as Ieyasu Tokugawa. He's a homeopathic Doctor”

Moon nodded even as she spoke “That's the team you spoke about, right?” she nibbled on her lower lip “The ones who will best fit the treatment plan you come up with “

“Yes, that's right Moon.” Kenshin chirped out kind of singsong like before he let go of her hand moving off back up the stairs.

Moon watched Kenshin climb back up the stairs. She thought she liked him and kind of was looking forward to working with him. She turned and made her way out of the Wellness Center and back to her little apartment.

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One week later, Moon found herself back at the wellness center. Her nerves were shot, but this time, she got all the way into the place before her panic attack happened. Her heart was still racing, her hands shaking and she felt as if she watching a movie not what was going on around her.

Mitsunari was fast to react to her attack. Moon vaguely remembered him speaking to her, his voice so soft and light like a cloud as he ushered her upstairs to Kenshin's office.

Moon was now sitting huddled up in a corner of Kenshin's office. She had her knees pulled up to her chest and her arms warped around them. Her forehead was resting on the top of her knees as she tried her best to do the breathing that red-haired hippy hand showed her the last time she was here.

“Moon” she heard the voice as the face of the red-haired hippy swam into her view. He wore a soft kind smile as he crouched down in front of her.

“Take this, it will help” the redhead held out a dark Forest Green gummy bear

Through panicked breaths she got out “ how ...is a… piece … of candy… going … to help?”

“It’s a cannabinoid” came a voice that was crisp and clear. A voice she didn’t know.

Moon blinked as she looked past the hippy holding out the gummy bear. Her eyes fell on a green-eyed blond with messy hair that reminded her of pics of Albert Einstein. He looked to be just a inch or two taller than she was, at best.

Moon recalled Kenshin had said he was going to have her try cannabis to see if it would help her. But still, she eyed the dark green gummy bear not sure if she should take or not.

“it’s alright Moon, take some time” the soft gentle voice of her new life coach drifted to her ears and she relaxed a little.

“I take that you work here“ she snapped the hippy before she snatched the gummy from his hand and popped it in her mouth.

“Name’s Shingen, sister.” came the all too relaxed words “and ya, I work here with these cool cats!“ Shingen waved a hand at the others behind him.

Moon’s eyes drifted to the others in Kenshin's office. There was the short blond with Einstein-like hair and emerald green eyes, the frat boy that had given her the cup of tea last week. And a man with snowy white silver hair and the most striking amber eyes she had ever seen. And the chillaxed hippy Shingen.

“This is the team I put together for you Moon,“ Kenshin said softly

“Shingen and Masamune work together as counselors “ Kenshin pat the redhead on the shoulder as he spoke while the frat boy stepped forward and offered a smile to her.

“Ieyasu is our homeopathic doctor and pharmacist” he pointed out the blond with messy hair before he went on “and last but not least is Mitsuhide. He's the best psychologist we got “

Moon took this all in as she felt herself relax, thanks in large part to the pot-laced gummy bear.

In no time, Moon was feeling calm and relaxed as Kenshin explained how everyone would work together to help her. She learned that Shingen would be helping her with her anxiety and panic attacks while Masamune was more of an addiction counselor and was there to help her with her addiction to pain pills.

Moon learned that Ieyasu would be developing a holistic treatment plan for her, as conventional medication so far had not been working for her. Lastly, she found out that Mitsuhide would be working in two ways with her. One as someone she could talk to like any shrink and the other he would observe her in her day to day life and in public outings.

“As for me, I will be the one helping you with positive life changes as well as you can use me as a sounding board “ Kenshin chirped out

“As for today, I thought perhaps we could do some trust exercises “ Kenshin arched a brow as he asked the question.

Moon groaned softly “The last time I tried that, it didn’t go so well “

“Then just watch us and get to know us.” he swept a hand to the others “but I would hope that you join us.“ her new life coach offered her a smile as he handed her a piece of paper.

Moon looked the paper over “is this a idiom list for a scavenger hunt?“

Rocking back on his feet, all Kenshin said was “Yep.“

“Shin, Yasu, you two will be one team.“

“I don’t see why I have to work with him “ Ieyasu shot a sour look at the hippy

“I'm pretty sure he was smoking pot in his office before coming to yours …. That or at the least, he has been drinking bong water again.“ Ieyasu grumped out even as he shot a playful look to Shingen

“Hey man, not my fault if you were late getting into work today,” Shingen said lazily in his best “Daves’ not here, man” kind of way.

Moon couldn’t help but laugh: she could see both were poking fun at the other.

“If Moon would like to join” Kenshin looked to Moon who nodded yes between a soft giggle or two “Mitsuhide will be her teammate.”

“I'm quite good at scavenger hunts “ purred the silvery white-haired man

“Masa that means your with me, “ Kenshin said, as he flashed a smile to Masamune.

Moon watched as Masamune strained out his eye patch “I may have one only good eye, but I bet I can beat you“ he said as he shot a look over to Mitsuhide

“You're on Masa,” Mitsuhide said smoothly “I have the utmost faith in Moon that we will bet you “ he gave a smile to Moon that made her believe that she could trust him.

Moon soon found out that the things on the list for the scavenger hunt where things found in the offices of the others. A peace sign from Shingen’s. A Nirvana hood from Masamune’s, a angle plan from Ieyasu’s. From Mitsuhide’s office it was a Japanese Fox mask and last, Buddhist prayer beads from Kenshin's office.

The whole hunt took just under an hour and Moon learned some things about the people helping her. She found out Shingen was born and raised on a commune while Masamune was a military vet and lost his eye while over in the Middle East. Ieyasu loved plants and had an extremely green thumb : he could bring any plant back to life. Mitsuhide, on the other hand, was a bit more of a puzzle, he had a air of mystery about him and it seemed he liked pulling pranks. Last but not least was her new life coach Kenshin who explained why his Office was a scale model shrine of the god Bishamon.

“It’s a good scale replica” Moon mused out as she looked about Kenshin's office. “It’s been 5 years since I came back “ she went on to say in a distant sounding voice.

“May I ask what you were doing in Japan ?” Mitsuhide asked in a gentle tone

“I lived there with my ex, “ she said simply as she started to fidget and show signs of some growing anxiety

“It’s ok Moon, you don’t need to talk about it.” came softly purred words from Mitsuhide as he looked over at Kenshin and shook his head no.

“Thank you.“ Moon whispered weekly before giving a shaky smile to the man with lovely honey eyes.

Before she left, Moon found out she would be meeting one on one with Mitsuhide the next day as well as she would be attending Shingen’s morning yoga class Monday through Friday. Masamune would be working with her three days a week while Kenshin would be working with her every day either at her home or in his office. Lastly, Ieyasu was overseeing her homeopathic treatment plan. For now, he was starting her off with a low-dose of cannabinoid gummy bears as well as the strict diet plan he had laid out for her.

It was all overwhelming for her, but Moon knew somehow someway these mean would help her get through this rough patch in her life. This is what she was thinking when she left the Azuchi Kasugayama life wellness center and slowly made her way back to her little apartment.

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