Diamonds Scene: Alone Time With Annelyse, Chapter 7

Some thoughts on the upcoming BloodBound Book III:

Perhaps the MC may be the only one who can stop Rheya for good. It's possible that she might not be an ordinary vampire, considering the fact that she's also a BloodKeeper. She might develop supernatural powers that are unique to her. Or maybe she will develop the same powers as Rheya. Or maybe she'll get both unique powers and those of Rheya's.

Regarding Serafine's ominous statement that she sensed something dark within the MC, maybe it's a foreshadowing of what the MC could become. Assuming that she may be the only one who can stop Rheya, it's possible that Rheya might want to try to convince the MC to join her and her cause. I can imagine Rheya giving the MC a speech about how they can can build an empire for vampires together. Maybe the kind of person/vampire that the MC will become depends on the choices that players make during the game. Perhaps or perhaps not.

It's also possible that Serafine sensed an ancient and dormant power within the MC while they were at the Tomb, the likes of which that vampire-kind has never seen before. And maybe that power was so old and overwhelming, that Serafine couldn't help but feel apprehensive about it when she sensed it. Perhaps that's the reason why she described it as a "darkness". But then again, this is just a guess.

Regarding that scene, maybe the Tree of Eternal Life's presence caused the dormant power within the MC to sort of "awaken" so to speak. Perhaps her sleeping BloodKeeper powers (that is, if she has any other powers other than being able to see memories and visions) were awoken by the tree's presence.

And what about Pamphira? The goddess that Rheya used to serve while she was still a mortal priestess? Maybe she'll make an appearance in Book 3. And if so, perhaps she can provide answers and explanations regarding the BloodKeeper-vampire connection.

Anyway, these are just some thoughts and guesses. We'll find out more when Book 3 is finally released.

P.S: I can't wait for my vampire MC to reunite with Kamilah, her vampire Queen. Hehe.

[Scene from Bloodbound Book 2, Chapter 1: The Calm]

This scene shows Kamilah explaining the difference between hers and Adrian's tastes.

[Scene from Bloodbound Book 2, Chapter 10: The Plan]

This scene illustrates the said difference between their tastes.

Kamilah can be quite sassy. Hehe.

Hashira Wedding Night: A Spin-Off Inspired by 'The GiyuShino Low-Key Married AU'

Greetings, fellow GiyuShino shippers!

So, I've just been lurking in the GiyuShino tag for a while. But I've become invested in the ship quite some time ago. Haha. But anyway, I just wanted to say that I came across 'Hashira First, Spouses Second: The GiyuShino Low-Key Married AU' by Buriko, a.k.a @demonslayedher, and that it's a great read!

I especially had fun reading Chapter 4, which featured their wedding and wedding night. Hahaha. I know that since the fic is rated T, there wasn't anything explicit. Yet, reading it inspired me to write a smut fic of what could've happened on Giyuu and Shinobu's wedding night. Hehehe.

I reached out to Buriko, a.k.a. @demonslayedher, to ask for their permission to post my story. And they said yes! I'm glad that permission was granted, and I'm also excited to share the story!

I actually already posted the story on Ao3. Hehe. So, I am now sharing the story's link here on Tumblr! For my fellow GiyuShino shippers who follow the 'Low-Key Married AU' and want *ahem* more details about Giyuu and Shinobu's wedding night, you might want to give my story a try. Hehehe.

Just a quick disclaimer: The contents of my fic do not necessarily reflect how the storyline of Buriko's story will develop. I tried to make this fic match the source story's tenor and characterization, but I think that I did not quite stick the landing. Hahaha. But all the same, I hope you will still like what I wrote!

Anyway, here's the link to the story and its summary!

Hashira Wedding Night: A Spin-Off Inspired by 'The GiyuShino Low-Key Married AU'

Rating: M

Summary:

The softness of the towel barely registers in Giyuu’s mind even as he runs it over his head. His hands go through the motions on their own, with his mind preoccupied with other matters. One specific matter, at that. I’m supposed to make love to Kochou tonight. -- OR A fellow fanfic reader/writer's take on how Giyuu and Shinobu's wedding night went in the fic-verse of Buriko's 'Hashira First, Spouses Second: The GiyuShino Low-Key Married AU'.

If you read the fic, then please let me know what you think! Let me know your thoughts in the Ao3 comments section! Reviews, comments, and critiques are most welcome! And also, many thanks to Buriko for granting permission!

This scene was a slow emotional burn for me. I love these two together.

Honestly love your Kamilah posts with the screenshots they’re just *chefs kiss* mwah perfection! 🥰👌👩🏻‍🍳

Hello! Sorry for taking a while to reply. Thank you! I'm glad that you like my posts. :)

Making Every Moment Count

Note: So, I saw some comments on Tumblr that Kamilah acting more affectionately in the most recent chapters seems a bit abrupt considering how she acted in the first few chapters. On this, I've had the idea for this story for some time now. This story is about Kamilah and the MC talking about the former’s noticeable change in demeanor. So, without further ado, here’s the story! I hope that you all like it. Hehe.

Amy's POV

After you fled Prague to escape the Order, you landed in one of Greece's major cities and made your way to yet another one of Kamilah's offices around the world.

It was agreed that you would leave for Mydeia tomorrow night and that you would use your first day to recuperate and prepare for the journey. And Kamilah, being concerned about your safety, insisted on using the time to give you more combat training lessons.

After two hours of intense training with Kamilah, you make your way to one of her office's bedroom suites to take a shower. Once you get into the shower, your mind starts to think about the Egyptian vampire and how she’s been more openly affectionate – a sharp contrast to the usually cold demeanor that you’ve become accustomed to.

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After a 15-minute shower, you're now dressed and are about to lie down when you hear a knock.

You open the door to see Kamilah with a tray of food.

"Is that for me?" You ask, pointing at the variety of food items.

"Well, I wouldn't have brought it to you if it weren't, would I?" She quips with a half-smile. "Anyway, I thought that you might be hungry after our session."

As if on cue, your stomach growls. "Does being a vampire come with a sixth hunger sense?" You jest.

Kamilah simply smiles before holding out the tray to you. "Here."

"Thanks."

"Of course."

As you take the tray, Kamilah turns to leave, but you call out to her.

"Kamilah. Wait."

She turns back to face you. "Yes?"

You hesitate, wondering if this is the right time to bring it up. "Uhmm... can we talk?"

"About?"

You bite your lip before answering. "… us."

The vampire's eyes widen for a moment. Eventually, she nods. "Alright."

You step aside to let her in your room. Kamilah sits on the edge of the bed while you place the tray on the bedside table. You grab a few apple pieces before sitting next to her.

"Is there a problem between us, Amy?" She asks, with quiet worry in her eyes.

You shake your head while munching on the pieces. "No, there's no problem. I just noticed something different... about you."

Kamilah raises an eyebrow. "Oh?"

"It's a good kind of different, though!" You raise your hands up, and she chuckles at the gesture. "Lately, you've been... more affectionate. More expressive. I mean, you're even doing PDA now." You explain.

Kamilah's eyes widen in concern. "Oh. Are you uncomfortable with public displays of affection? If you are ---"

You cut her off by taking her hands in yours. "No! Not at all." To emphasize your point, you lace your fingers together. "I actually like it when you hold my hand in public. I especially like it when you... kiss me in front of other people." You blush at the last statement.

The vampire's eyebrows scrunch up with confusion. "Then what's the matter?"

You peer into her questioning brown eyes before taking a moment to collect your thoughts. You let out a breath before continuing. "It's just that when we first learned that Gaius returned, you focused all of your attention on stopping him at all costs. You had little time for anything else... including me." You look down at your lap as you mention the last statement.

"Amy... I'm so sorry about that." You hear the guilt in her voice.

You raise your eyes to meet hers. "No. It's okay. I get that stopping him is everyone's main priority. Up until now, it's still our main priority. So, I understand why you were so tense and busy back then.”

You pause for a moment. "But even before the whole Gaius-returning thing, you were already so quiet and reserved. Even during our... private moments back then. Well, you were usually more expressive during those times. But not as much as you are now.

"And I understand why you were so reserved and closed-off. You've been through a lot. And I can't even begin to imagine the things that you went through. So, I knew that I had to be patient – that I had to wait for you to be more open with me.”

You squeeze her hands. “And I was okay with it. Because you're worth waiting for."

Kamilah looks moved by your words. "Oh, Amy..." you feel her thumbs gently stroking the backs of your hands.

"Kamilah." You meet her gaze. "I'm glad that you're more affectionate and open now. It's just that I'm… surprised. Before I left for Paris, you asked me to go with you to your office. And you held my hand the entire time. And when we met again at the Prague airport, we kissed in front of so many people. We also kissed in front of all those vampires at Dracula’s castle. And well..." you trail off, not knowing what to say next.

Kamilah hums. "Hmm. I see what you mean."

She untangles one of her hands from yours to tuck your hair behind your ear. "Amy..." she says your name as she trails her knuckles down your cheek.

"You're right. I have been through a lot. I've been alive for more than 2000 years. And I've learned that if I let every loss and every pain consume me, then I wouldn't be able to go on. That's one of the reasons why I closed myself off. Why I didn't want to feel."

She takes your hand into hers again. "But when I met you, I started to feel again. I began to feel things that I haven't felt in such a long time. But at the same time, I knew that I had to tread carefully with my newfound emotions. One of the many things that my years as a vampire have taught me is that one should always err on the side of caution lest they wish to be ruined. So, I... held myself back, so to speak.

"But now that Gaius has returned, no one is safe. And now we also have the Order to worry about." She lets out a weary sigh. "All things considered, I came to realize that we have to accept the possibility that not all of us might survive. That our time might be limited."

She gently tugs at your arms, motioning for you to move closer. You edge closer to her, and she wraps an arm around your waist, pulling you to her side.

"When you had to leave for Paris, I knew that I was going to miss you. And after you left, I felt your absence... Spending time away from you made me realize just how much I want to be with you. And considering that the future is uncertain…” She pauses to cup your chin with two of her fingers. “…I want to make every moment that we have count.”

You take in her earnest and gentle gaze. "Kamilah…"

You meet her half-way as she leans down to close the distance between you. Her lips brush against yours, and you open your mouth to give her tongue access. As you continue to kiss deeply, Kamilah pulls you to her lap, and you move to straddle her. You pull her closer as she begins to trail kisses down your neck.

After a long minute, you eventually pull away. "I want us to make every moment count too." You rest your forehead against hers. "And I want us to have more moments like this, which is why I'm going to work twice as hard to beat Gaius and the Order."

Kamilah can’t help but smile at your declaration. You jab your index finger to her cheek. "And it goes without saying that you're going to have to work harder too, Miss Sayeed." You say in your best authoritative voice.

She laughs at the mock-command. "Yes, Ma'am." She jests before nuzzling your neck.

She places one final kiss on your neck before raising her head to meet your eyes again. "But all jokes aside, thinking of you does make me want to strive harder."

You smile at her. "The future may be uncertain, but that doesn't mean that we're not going to give it our best shot."

The vampire returns your smile. "You're right about that. Now, finish your food before it expires."

You laugh before placing a kiss on her forehead. "Yes, Ma'am."

End.

Oh my goodness. When I saw this, I immediately thought of the fishing scene in the last chapter of It Lives Beneath. I searched for a YouTube playthrough video and took a screenshot of this:

(Taken from Abhirio's video.)

Maybe we really will get a Book 3 of the It Lives Anthology. And maybe the setting will be somewhere snowy!

This better be foreshadowing for It Lives 3 😠

What happened to Kamilah?!

Guess you can’t upgrade perfection 🤷🏽‍♀️

Reblog if your a Renmei fan (Ren x Jeanne)

I’m trying to see something here

We don't have to wait for long! Yes!