Astarion Very Happy Ending, Part 2
Hey y'all, so I did a part two of this because I love happy, insanely, fluffy romantic endings. So I'm going hard here. There will be one more part!
Also, don't judge my Gale x Shadowheart bs here 💀💀 Long story short, first playthrough that was abanadoned, I picked her orgin and did get sweeped up by the mage man. It has not left my brain since.
Also, this has a time skip! A pretty long one too (10 years)
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Astarion had been having… thoughts lately. Ideas that he couldn’t quite shake. Nothing bad, no. There really wasn’t much to complain about in his life, not anymore. Not when he could walk in the sun freely, unburdened by parasites and his own vampiric nature. The two of you were free to explore the world with no shackles, not including your religious zealotry. And ironically enough, his own.
Astarion would never have guessed that he’d ever become a Selune convert. Well… even now convert may have been to strong of a word. Yes, he was immensely appreciative for the whole sun immunity blessing and he did have a newfound respect for the work of her worshippers. But Astarion wasn’t exactly looking for a deity, or anyone, to be subservient to. Not again. No, he’d much rather watch his love do the dirty work for his savior than fully commit himself. Besides, just because he wasn’t devoted to Selune didn’t mean he wasn’t devoted to you. Which might as well have been the same thing.
Astarion loved you, adored you really, but gods could you be nonsensical at times. He was so happy the two of you had met because someone had to keep this idiotic fanatic alive. Someone to remind you that no darling, not everyone is redeemable. Please put the goblin down.
But he’d be lying if he said he didn’t enjoy being your protector. It was the least that he could do considering everything you’d done for him. And he just… liked having a valid excuse to accompany you everywhere. Astarion had never imagined himself to be such a clingy lover, but here he was. The two of you had been attached at the hip for nearly a decade now, with no end in sight. You had built a life together, had friends together, adventures and celebrations that filled his days with endless excitement and amusements.
That is one thing Astarion had to give Selune and her worshippers, they didn’t exactly lead boring lives. Though he supposed half of that had to with just how involved the opposition was. The two of you had slaughtered enough acolytes of Shar over the years for him to know just how covert they really could be. But it wasn’t just bloodsport that made things interesting, though it certainly did help. The exploring for ancient artifacts definitely helped to fill the time, as well as the constant search to find a cure for the rest of his unholy symptoms.
As great as being in the sun was, Astarion wasn’t quite satisfied with that being the end. It was almost certainly impossible to find a full on cure to being a vampire spawn but… that wasn’t stopping either of you from looking for it. It was morbid, but Astarion wanted his life to have an ending. A natural one like what he hoped for you, not one where he was doomed to immortality and bloodlust until the end of time.
Thank the gods that he had managed to fall in love with an elf. It at least gave him centuries instead of decades to figure out a solution to an eternal problem. Which brought him back to his current problem. Because the two of you had many, many years ahead. And as far as Astarion was aware you both planned on spending them with each other. Which implied… certain things.
Astarion had never been someone to fantasize about marriage. He had no reason to, not when he had been too busy barely surviving. Even when things became serious between the two of you it hadn’t been on his mind. He was much more concerned with keeping you at all instead of keeping you forever.
But that had changed recently. Maybe it was because he had seen you officiate countless weddings over the years; young couples always clamoring at a chance to get a newlywed Selune blessing. Or maybe it was how others took note of the lack of a ring on his finger, taking it as an opportunity for unwanted flirtation. But either way, he couldn’t stop thinking about it. Obsessing about it really, as he was want to do when it came to you.
He just… didn’t exactly know how to broach the subject. What was the reason? A silly little ceremony and a ring had no bearing on the depth of your relationship. He knew that. The two of you were bound to each other by choice, a love that felt as though it got stronger every day. But… it would be nice to have you in such a way. For the world to be aware of the seriousness of what you had together, shown simply through a pair of rings. And the thought of calling you his wife was quite enticing.
He wasn’t quite sure why he was so hesitant to bring it up to you. Well… there was the slight delusional thought in his head that reminding you of forever could possible wake you up into realizing just how much better you could do than him. It wasn’t true, he was aware. But gods, your relationship had lasted a damn decade. When was he going to start feeling secure about all of this?
It didn’t help when Gale of all people beat him to the punch. He and Shadowheart had developed quite the bond since your tadpole days. And your excitement over the announcement was adorable. Adorable enough for him to wonder just how you would react to it happening to you.
But he shoved his worries to the back of his mind, too busy being dragged all the way to Waterdeep for the week-long nuptials. You were highly involved in the wedding, which wasn’t exactly a shock. Shadowheart had stayed your best, most appreciated friend throughout the years, the two of you eternally tied through your shared goddess alone. You wrote to each other constantly and this was far from the first time you had dragged him across the realm for a visit.
But this was probably the best time. He had to give the people of Waterdeep this, they knew how to celebrate. He wasn’t one to complain over a week filled of music, dance, and drink. The ceremony had been nice as well. Heart-warming even to watch Shadowheart walk down the aisle, smiling in a way she never could when she was devoted to Shar. With Gale sniveling at the other end and you officiating of course.
The jealousy had been an unexpected touch. He couldn’t help but wonder what you would look like in her place. Dressed in white and silver, walking towards him with eternity in mind.
It certainly wasn’t helping his dilemma, he could tell you that much. He was still thinking about it when they made it to the reception. It was impossible to bury thoughts of marriage when you were at a wedding. Would you want a large celebration like this? Or something more small and intimate? Hells, the two of you and a cleric in the middle of the woods would suffice to him.
“To think, Astarion Ancunín at my wedding in the sunlight,” Gale laughed as he plopped down in the seat next to him, effectively putting an end to his internal fretting, “Who would have ever imagined?”
“Certainly not me,” Astarion scoffed with the slightest hint of a smile, “But I suppose things change.”
“I suppose they do,” Gale agreed, his eyes scanning the dancefloor for his new bride. There she was, dancing and giggling with you in the middle of ballroom, “I just never expected it to be for the better.”
“It is a wonder that we’re all still alive,” Astarion agreed, smiling to himself when Shadowheart dipped you as you laughed hysterically, nearly falling over herself in the process, “Let alone being able to find love. Who would have thought the worshiper of the goddess of the dark would end up here.”
“Turns out she was hiding quite the personality behind the Shar mask,” Gale laughed, “Though I suppose we have Tav to thank for that. It was a real fight on who would have her as their best woman. A fight we both obviously lost. Though officiating seemed a good compromise.”
“She certainly has the experience,” Astarion sighed, “But I have a feeling this one will be her favorite. She’s happy for you two. We both are.”
“I’m happy for you too you know,” Gale added with a small smile, “I always thought the two of you would work out. I even made a killing in the pool we had going on for it.”
Astarion stared at him, brow raised, “You had a pool?”
“Oh absolutely,” Gale confirmed, completely shameless as he listed out the rules, “It got quite competitive after awhile. First, it was all about if you’d ever realize your feelings for her. Then when you went and did that we were betting on how long you’d both last before you left. And then when that didn’t happen, well. Let’s just say I got a few platinums richer.”
Astarion rolled his eyes at the news, barely even surprised, “I feel as though I’ve earned a cut of that.”
“Unfortunately it’s now our honeymoon fund. But I’ll owe you one.”
That was another aspect of this whole debacle that Astarion hadn’t even thought about. But gods, did it sound nice. Whole weeks dedicated strictly to the two of you. No religious duties or adventures to worry about, just… them.
The joy of the thought must have shown on his face, because the next thing he knew Gale was looking him up and down, a small smirk on his lips, “What’cha thinking about over there?”
“That this wine is mediocre at best,” Astarion lied, avoid Gale’s eyes, “Tell me you at least got a good deal on it?”
But Gale wasn’t taking the bait. He was still watching him like a hawk. That was the problem with getting closer to people, and having, gods friends.
You had to deal with the discomfort of being read like a book, “Does our little Astarion want to be wed?”
Astarion flinched at the accuracy, taking the time to shoot him a glare as he avoided the question, “I am nearly three centuries older than you.”
“Perhaps, but we both know two of them don’t count,” Gale said, barely missing a beat, “So tell me, do you already have a ring picked out?”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“I can help you pick one you know, there are many fantastic jewelers in Waterdeep. I believe she has the same ring size as Shadowheart, we can bring her along.”
Astarion rolled his eyes, ignoring the small blush creeping up his neck, “I want you to know that if this wasn’t your wedding day I would have slapped you by now. Consider my reluctance as your wedding present.”
“How generous of you,” Gale chuckled. But then he started to speak quieter, his voice taking on a more gentle and serious tone, “She would say yes you know. You’ve had her wrapped around your finger since the day you held that dagger to her throat.”
That was an exaggeration, but Astarion would be lying if he said the mention didn’t make him preen the slightest bit, “You forget that I did have competition.”
“Oh, barely,” Gale laughed, “You don’t get to reminisce of what could have been when you won. Gods, no one had any chance against you. And trust me, we tried.”
Astarion blinked at him, more than a little surprised, “You did?”
“Of course we did. We all did. What do you think Shadow and I bonded over? But the pining stopped eventually. Then it became…something more. Something deeper. She’s… a magnificent woman, my little shadow. Who has gone through too much…” Gale trailed off, his eyes still following his bride as he softly smiled, “Suffice to say, neither of us are pining anymore. And I’m sure Shadow would love nothing more than to help plan her dearest friend’s nuptials.”
“Who ever said that you two would be involved?” Astarion scoffed, just to be an ass, “For all you know we’ll elope in Neverwinter.”
But Astarion’s grip backfired, if the smile on Gale’s face meant anything, “So that means you are going to propose?”
Oh for fucks sake. Astarion glared at him for the accuracy, at a loss for words. Besides it… it was true. Of course he was going to ask, where else would this fanatic line of thinking end? He just hadn’t expected Gale of all people to be the one to force him to admit it.
“I-yes,” Astarion sighed, finally giving in, “Are you happy now? Yes, I’m going to.”
“Extremely,” Gale grinned, “Because you just won me another three hundred gold.”
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Mahi: so how were the interviews?
Neta: they were good. How's college?
Mahi: It's going well
Neta: are you making friends mahi hmmmm? Making computer friends?
Mahi: shut up. When are we going to meet the new recruits
Neta: next week they're coming in for training and you are going to train them.
Mahi: ok.... Like what day next week?
Neta: Tuesday. The training starts Tuesday I will start scheduling them for individual shifts so they will be working here for a while.... it'll be great I think you'll like them.
Mahi: okay great. I don't have class then. where are you going to be Tuesday? I assume you're not going to be here
Neta: yep I have wedding planning I have to do. You think you can handle it by yourself
Mahi: yeah of course I can neta I'm a store manager remember. You don't have faith in your management. The longest person who's been here.... I can handle it.
Neta: I trust you. You're going to be with Candi and Warabie they're going to help you. If some things people's wrong please call me
Mahi: alright
Neta: ok this is something I need to tell you and it's really really important.
Mahi:.............
Neta: I have this friend, his name is Stefan. He's a betta. You probably know who he is, he's on the cover of 'kriller coffee'
Mahi: is he the guy that had his coffee shop closed down because he was accused of money laundering?
Neta: yeah him. If he comes into the store, send Vinny to the back.
Mahi: who's Vinny?
Neta: you'll know him when you see him all right. If Stefan comes to the store, send Vinny to the back. They cannot make eye contact. They cannot look at each other. They cannot feel each other's presence look at me. Look at me right now...........they are not allowed to interact.....at all. Okay, simple request.
Mahi: All right, I'll try..... See I hate it when you do that now I'm less confident in my abilities
Neta: you got this champ. I believe in you
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Neta: *yawn*
Ikkan: tired?
Neta: yeah... I've just been really busy..... The store's going to be open in........one year...wow so close. You graduating this year right?
Ikkan: yep....three months..... we're also getting married next year.
Neta: oh yeah.
Ikkan: less than a year. It's actually 9 months
Neta: It's getting close
Ikkan: getting cold feet?
Neta: absolutely not. I waited so long to get the chance to call you my hubby [kiss.....kisskisskisskiss]
Ikkan: hehehe neta haha stop! Hehehe [kiss] we have to visit the venue next week....... and still need to talk to a Baker.
Neta: you still want a spice cake?
Ikkan: with little to no frosting... and apple
Neta: with a brown sugar drizzle?
Ikkan: yes....
Neta: It's better than carrot cake
Ikkan: carrot cake is good. You're just stubborn
Neta: vegetables should not be in cake. I'm sorry that is just the hill I'm going to die on.......*yawn*..... I'm glad the kelp dome is available....and we don't need to spend money on flowers.....we still need to put out wedding invitations. I have some old Splatoon buddies I want to come.... what about you? You still want your family from krillarney to come
Ikkan: yeah maybe some aunts and uncles can come and a couple of cousins
Neta: mmmm that's great. I'd love to meet them.....*yawn*.....mmmm...hmmm [kiss]....what about the honeymoon? Hehehe where do you want to go? [Kiss]
Ikkan: mmmm I don't know.......you said you wanted to go back to haddaido.... maybe stay at a resort
Neta: mmmm...I was thinking conch shell cove..
Ikkan: that's nice...get a air BNB....[kiss] with a nice view...[kiss]......
Neta: [kiss]..... I mean I got a nice view right now hehe . come here....[kiss]
Ikkan: I thought you were tired?
Neta: I'm not that tired [kissing]
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Service worker: so The wedding will be set in the center, chairs will be set here. For the reception, I guess we can get rid of all the chairs. You have a small stage for entertainment and-
Koi-koi: sorry I'm late traffic and everything.
Neta: koi
Ikkan: hey mom.
Koi-koi: Hi guppy! [kiss]......................cover your neck I can see your hicky!
Ikkan: mom stop!
Koi-koi: cover. it!!.......
Ikkan: I'm going to the bathroom........ You're the only one who noticed.
Koi-koi...hmm.. awwww Neta! it's good to see you honey [peck]
Neta: Mrs. Admiral
Koi-koi: oh please just call me koi we're not in a work setting......... So this is the place? It's very nice. Natural light, very spacious, beautiful greenery. You choose a very nice location.
Neta: yeah.... We wanted something close to nature but...heh.... without bugs or .....birds..ikkan doesn't like birds hehehehe
Koi-koi: He's always been scared of birds. I have no idea where that stems from.
Service worker: well, the only bugs that we do have is in our butterfly garden. That's another option that most people go to for weddings...hehehe hhhhh
Koi-koi: uh huh.....how much is this going to be?
Service: well he picked A package which only provides the venue which is just the greenhouse. No other added things like music or flowers or food that equals out to be around 7.000
Neta: I have about 20.000 in my savings I was just getting-
Koi-koi: what are the other packages?
Service: well we have a total of four packages. A package is just the greenhouse. The B package provides music and flowers C package provides flowers and-
Koi-koi: which one is just food and flowers?.... I'm assuming you kids have your own music artist friends you'll invite to the venue so the music is not needed.
Service worker: so that is the C package....ummm...... That will cost 10.000
Neta: that's... that's like half of my-
Koi-koi: who's the caterer that will provide the food and what food will they be providing?
Service worker: well we usually outsource our foods from various restaurants. La homard and The Oceanside Cafe. they have a lovely selection of macarons that people just ad-
Koi-koi : do we get to choose from the menu? Or do they have their own pre-selected menu?
Service worker:........ they do provide a pre-selected menu but you are able to pick and choose what you want from any restaurant but there is a fee
Koi-koi: how much?
Service worker: uhhhh 800
Neta: That's... A little bit over my budget
Koi-koi: perfect. May we have the menus please......thank you. Here you go neta
Neta:.koi.....this is a little too much for me
Koi-koi: what flowers do you provide? The color is going to be green and purple. I was thinking of something like Purple stock and Dark purple carnations moonvista maybe some sages decoration. How much would that be
Service workers: that would be 900 those flowers are not provided in the C package so it would be a little bit extra.
Koi-koi: so how much should that be?
Service worker: 11.700
Neta: ehhhh thats-
Koi-koi: Great! Am I able to pay it monthly or all at once?
Neta: koi
Koi-koi: shh I'm doing business... Is there an interest fee?
Service worker: no we don't have an interest fee and you can pay for it every 2 months
Koi-koi: Great!.... Let me just get my card out.....ehhhh....I'll put it on my black cyan card.
Service worker: oh Black cyan!.... Right away.
Neta: koi I really appreciate you doing this but It's okay really I don't want you to spend this much money on-
Koi-koi: I have been saving for this for a long time... You really make ikkan happy..... The happiest he's been in years..... I really don't mind paying for it. You can use the money you saved for your suit or shoes maybe something for your groomsmen......
Neta:.............thanks koi
Ikkan: All right, I'm back. Here's your makeup..... Is this good enough for you?
Koi-koi: watch the attitude.... Well we have everything sorted out....
Service worker: here's your card back ma'am. You're receipt for your first month's payment
Koi-koi: thank you dear you've been a real help.
Ikkan: mom we talked about this neta and I have no problem paying for the expenses. If neta doesn't have enough I can pay
Koi koi- sweetie I insist. I've been dreaming about your special day for years. Since you were born. [Kiss]
Ikkan:...... Is this how you pictured it......
Koi-koi: ............. well...no. I pictured you in a wedding dress with your tentacles up in a tight bun..... but I do look forward to seeing my guppie in a nice tailored suit.
Ikkan: mmmmmmm I can still wear a dress.
Koi-koi:* heh* stop being silly
Ikkan: hehehehe I can wear your dress
Koi-koi: hahaha .... no. you'd stretch it.
Ikkan: I can fit in it you just need to cut the sleeves off.......... and dye it black
Koi-koi: *gasp* never!........ maybe you can wear your father's suit.
Ikkan: no I already have a suite in mind
Koi-koi: speaking of your father where is he?? He wandered off an hour ago.
Ikkan: I saw him near the fruit and vegetables when I came out of the bathroom
Koi-koi: oh ugh.... He's probably lecturing one of the gardeners. Probably something about mulch. You know how he is....hmmm.
Service worker: I almost forgot. We also need to know how many chairs we'll need to provide for guests.
Koi-koi: how many guests are you inviting
Ikkan: we actually haven't talked that much about that yet and haven't put on any invitations either. You haven't even made them yet.
Koi-koi:................................................................... Is it okay if we get back to you honey?
Service worker: Yes of course, but we do need to know how many guests a month in advance.
Koi-koi: of course we'll call you when we figure it out......... ....*sigh* you need to Make a list and figure out who is coming. I know you probably have a lot of friends who you want to go. You can maybe choose a couple family members and the same goes with Neta. You need to get on that. The weddings in a couple months........ Practically a year actually. You have plenty of time.
Koi-koi: All right, let's go home ..... Maybe dinner...... Boys do you want something to eat
Neta: yeah I could take something home
Ikkan: sure
Koi-koi: Merv we're going.... I'm going to try to find someplace to eat
Merv: so what kind of fertilizer do you use?
Gardener: Salmonoid excrement
Merv: oh really
Gardener: oh yeah It's very rich and nutrients we usually use it for produce. We have a partnership with grizzco we put advertisements around some of the green rooms and they give us salmon poop. Pretty solid deal
Merv: I used to own a farm
Gardener: ohh
Merv: and we raised manatees so every other month when we need to clean up their stalls and we used their-
Koi-koi: dear we're leaving......stop harassing the gardeners
Merv: All right .... Is there a way I can buy some of that salmon fertilizer?
Gardener: we sell small bags of it in the gift shop.. It's on the left
Merv: huh well I'll go over there
Koi-koi: Merv!!
Merv: okay!....... You said on the left right? Okay, thank you
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Neta: Crab cakes we got food!.. does my crab cakes want crab cakes?
Cirrina: hi Daddy hi dad!
Ikkan: aw hi cici
Neta:.....oh hello?...... Cirrina ...... who's this?
Paul: you Don't recognize me Mr. V?
Neta: Paul?
Paul: yeah! He used to babysit me while everyone else's partying
Neta: well look at you. You got fingers now and actual flesh. You've really grown up huh. I mean the last time I saw you was.....was uh
Paul: 4 years ago I was 10.
Neta: yeah......... So it brings you here
Paul: oh my parents finally let me go to public school and I'm in her class.
Cirrina: we have a school project we're doing together.... Is that okay?
Neta: ohhhh what's the project history class?
Cirrina: It's economics
Neta: That's even better. You need any help?
Cirrina: nope, we're fine
Neta: are you sure?
Cirrina: Yes
Neta: I have a degree in business-
Cirrina: DAD
Neta: ok! Shit..... I'll leave you kids alone..... Dinner will be ready at 6...... Paul you want to stay we have crab carbonara.
Paul: uhhhh....
Cirrina: (shakes head )
Paul: No. I had to be home by 5:00 but can I-can I take some home?
Neta: yeah no problem kiddo
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Neta:.(Eating)..............
Cirrina:...(Eating).........
Ikkan: ....(Eating)
Neta:.....(Eating).......so...... Paul.......do you like him?
Cirrina: *huh* dad!!
Neta: what! Just wondering! Just wanted to know!
Cirrina: *ugh* I'm eating in my room.
Neta: was I not supposed to ask that?... What did I do?
Ikkan: she's just growing up babe, give her time...(Eating)........ We need to start working on the guest invites... Who do you think we should invite?
Neta: uh........ hold up. I'm getting a call.......... hello. Hey mahi
Mahi: TWO FUCKING BETTAS!??!? YOU HIRE TWO FUCKING BETTAS?!!?!?!
Neta: ok technically I did not hire two. I hired one but the other one is a business part-oh................... please stop yelling. Ok ........ok ........ I'll head over there right now!!...... who started the fight?...... Stefan, of course he did... I'm on my way. I'll be right back
Ikkan: can I have the rest of your pasta?
Neta: fine
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Mahi really should have let neta stay I mean them and warabi were both fighting for their lives @fish-at-fish-fish-resort
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