Hello, Everyone. After I Played The Most Recent Chapter Of BloodBound And Saw What Kamilah Would Have

Some thoughts on Gaius and Kamilah’s relationship

Note: These are just my opinions on the matter. They may change depending on what the future chapters will show us.

I will be one of the first people to admit that seeing the two of them being so intimate together in the diamond scene of today’s BloodBound chapter made me feel frustrated. But after some reflection, I eventually realized that such an interaction between them makes sense.

I understand that Gaius is manipulative, power-hungry, deceptive, and cruel. But I think that it was his nature that initially drew Kamilah to him. I understand that  he Turned her against her will. She probably and most likely did not welcome her transformation immediately. And it's also likely that she initially felt anger towards Gaius for taking away her humanity.

But taking into consideration his deceptively charming and manipulative nature, as well as the fact that they spent centuries together, it should not be too surprising that Gaius was able to make Kamilah fall for him.

It's essential to first analyze the circumstances surrounding her Turning. Kamilah was an Egyptian nomarch whose guards were slaughtered by Gaius before the latter Turned her into a vampire. While it is certainly possible and likely that she might have felt anger and resentment towards him at first, he was probably able to force her to listen to him and obey him because she had no one else at the time.

Even before her Turning, Kamilah was already a mature, calculating, and logical woman. This is evidenced by the fact that she was given a position of power during a time when men were considered to be superior to women. Concerning this, it is likely that she realized that she had no choice but to follow and obey Gaius since he was the only she knew who was capable of guiding and teaching her to adapt to her new life as a vampire. She must have thought that it would have been foolish to reveal the truth to other humans. She also must have realized that she could have been destroyed had she done so.

If this were the case, then Gaius must have used her dependence on him to manipulate and convince her to believe in his ideas and views. It is possible that as time passed by, Kamilah started to share his views and eventually developed romantic feelings for him.

Another thing to consider is that they were in a romantic relationship for more than a millennia. On this, their relationship likely took years - probably even centuries, to develop into what it was. The passage of time can influence a person's way of thinking and perceiving things - and it probably caused Kamilah to see Gaius in a positive and romantic light. And Gaius probably used their time together and his deceptive charms to his advantage and made her his Queen.

So with centuries of history and experiences together, the fact that Kamilah and Gaius shared intimate and loving moments should not be too surprising. To his credit, Gaius was not always evil - at one point, he was capable of genuine sympathy and kindness. This was shown when he first met Rheya. When she was about to go into the caves, she asked for him to untie her. He did so and also gave her his dagger for protection before she ventured inside.

Another instance where Gaius exhibited kindness and compassion was when he was willing to face the Order of the Dawn all by himself to help the vampires who were being attacked and slaughtered as well as to give the surviving ones a chance to escape.

The significance of these scenes/moments is that they show that Gaius was not born evil and that before he became truly evil, he had a sense of humanity and a capacity for goodness. On this, it is likely that he did have genuine feelings for Kamilah and that he did care for her.

However, it has already been practically established that his cruelty, rage, and lust for control completely overtook whatever goodness and affection he might have once had. The darkness that grew inside of him became too much to the point that it consumed him entirely - when Adrian, who Gaius claims to have loved, turned against him, Gaius was furious and would have killed the younger vampire had Kamilah not intervened. 

Regarding that moment, I would like to give a quick analysis: Adrian is the opposite of Gaius. Whereas Gaius completely disregards humanity, Adrian understands that humanity has the potential for positive and progressive growth and that there are truly good humans. Kamilah loves Adrian as a brother. She acknowledges that Adrian has a good heart and has said herself that it's part of why she loves him. The fact that Kamilah cleaved Gaius into two indicates that she chose Adrian and his goodness over Gaius and his darkness.

This, I think, is one of the most defining points of Gaius and Kamilah's relationship. The fact that Kamilah chose to save Adrian despite having known and loved Gaius for a longer time shows that Kamilah cannot and does not condone the latter's evil. And even assuming that she did tolerate it before, she had already stopped doing so. Perhaps knowing Adrian changed her perspective - it is possible that his influence on her was strong, considering that she openly admits to loving him as a brother.

All in all, to say the least, Gaius and Kamilah's relationship was complicated. But considering all the relevant factors, it can be said that there was some degree of love and affection between the two at some point during their time together. However, it appears that whatever tenderness they might have had has no significant bearing on Kamilah's determination to stop him once and for all.

P.S.: I know that Kamilah admitted to having several lovers. With regard to that, I think that she and Gaius might have had an open relationship of some sort. It's certainly not impossible per se. The full extent and nature of their relationship are still currently unknown, though. So, I could be wrong. Like what I said, my opinions may change depending on the contents of the future chapters.

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.

So, Chapter 16 really is the final chapter of BloodBound Book 2. Will we get a Book 3? Let's see.

So, in the finale of BloodBound, Kamilah finally got her garden and the peace that she always wanted.

And she also gets an eternity of happiness and married bliss with the MC, her greatest love.

My Kamilah x MC shipping heart is happy!

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Following the BloodBound saga was a journey. Admittedly, I expected something else (and more) from the finale, but nonetheless, I still enjoyed the series!

And now we have to bid goodbye to the vampire gang and the Vampire Queen known as Kamilah Sayeed. Thanks for all the adventures, BB crew!

GiyuShino Fanedit

Hi, all! So, I decided to edit illustrations of Giyuu and Shinobu to make this:

Background image taken from rawpixel.com

What do you guys think? Hahaha.

Below are the original illustrations:

[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.

Even though it's probably their last night together, the MC steadfastly remains to be a constant source of understanding, comfort, and support for Kamilah.

I absolutely adore their relationship dynamics.

Reblogging my updated Masterlist. Hehe.

Masterlist: Updated as of 8/3/19

Hello, everyone. I decided to organize my stories by creating a masterlist with links for easier and more convenient access.

BloodBound:

Kamilah Sayeed x MC

The Brightest Light

Fears, Doubts, and Apprehensions

Mistakes (Part 1)

Mistakes (Part 2)

A Moment Alone

The Promise

Reunited

Glad that I Have You (NSFW) [Latest addition to the list]

Note: I will update this masterlist whenever I post new stories. :)

I never really send asks or anything but, I've been waiting for the PART2 of Mistakes and I am so glad it did not disappoint. It pains me that Kamilah treated Amy like she was nothing for 3 months but I understand the hurt. I really do... Glad they worked things out!!! I love the story and your writing. You brought tears to my eyes. Even though I pretend I'm tough and that, deep down I am a crybaby. Guess that's way I prefer smuts lol Anyway, great job, hon!

Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed reading the story. :)

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!