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Same Fma anon as yesterday!! Thank you so much for the hcs! They were lovely, I like them so much :D I was so surprised by how quick you write, too. It's amazing!!

Since I'm a sucker for Ling and there's not nearly enough content about him, allow me to request another fluff hcs (I have so many ideas haha) but perhaps about a theater kid reader (gender neutral) who's stressed before the play? Thank you again for your work ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧

HIII NO PROBLEM!! YES YES OF COURSE!!! I LOVE LING, YOUR ASKS GIVE ME LIFE <333 and akhdjj THANK YOUUU!! Do I really write fast-?

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Content: Gender neutral theatre kid reader! :DD

Warnings: Mentions of past violence (not towards reader)

Notes: I finished high school on Friday, but the weekend before that my old high school did a play and all my theatre friends were losing their minds over it. I was never a theatre kid, but a part of me always kinda wanted to do it in high school. Instead, I was the writing, drawing, weeb kid lol

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LINGGGGGG MY BELOVED <333

Ling is a pretty eccentric person, I wouldn't be surprised if modern day Ling would be a theatre kid tbh (the whole cast of fma would be, don't deny it)

AYO MODERN DAY LING HCS NEXT???? sorry, I'm getting off track

You'd be backstage, trying to get your makeup and everything together, the friends you had that stayed backstage also trying to help

The buildup to opening night was so stressful.

Tech week had been awful, a few sets even broke mid-week, because two guys started a fight over a fucking color

Those sets had to be pushed to the side so everyone could finish the rest, get props ready, costumes, etc. and were finally hurriedly fixed at the end of the week

Multiple cast members harshly critiqued others on their acting skills or commented on some costumes and props, no matter how accurate they were to (the original media/the scriptwriters' initial vision)

You knew the shows break time would be the worst, you just hoped cast members wouldn't get into any fights

Your phone pinged, and immediately you grabbed it. It was Ling, your boyfriend

"Hey, I'm here! Where r u?" - the message reads

"Backstage" - your message reads

Almost immediately, the door gets kicked down, and there stands your boyfriend with a goofy grin

"Hi hon! Oh, you look stressed." Ling falters a bit, then gently grabs your arms and stands close to you. "Are you alright? Should I have brought more (favorite treat)?"

Ling had noticed before opening night how stressed you had been

So, being the amazing boyfriend he is, he was by your side whenever he could

He was cuddling you, giving you your favorite sweets, watching whatever shows you wanted to watch, giving you so much affection leading up to opening night; Ling was your saving grace

"No, no, it's fine. I'm really just nervous about the break."

"Oh," He draws out. "Okay. Well, if you want me back here then, I can do that."

"I don't think you're allowed." You giggle.

"I have my ways, hon." Ling embraces you, giving you a kiss.

Your friend going on stage with you knocked on the door and walked in. "Oh! (Y/n), sorry. Just came in here to say we're going on in five."

"Okay, thank you (friend name)."

They gave you a thumbs up and left. You turned back to Ling.

"You should head to your seat."

"I got front row, so you better blow a kiss or two at me." Ling teased, kissing you again and squeezing you in his embrace.

You laughed. "I expect nothing less, my lovely prince."

You both share one last kiss before Ling reluctantly pulls away. "I'll be back here at half time."

You laughed and nodded, waving him off. "I'll see you in the crowd."

"I wont blink for a second."

"...Ling, you keep your eyes closed."

At that, Ling opened his eyes. "I'll just have to keep 'em open, yeah?"

He then stuck his tongue out at you, making you giggle again. He then moved to the door.

"I love you, and your lovely laugh. I will see you at half time."

Ling then blows you a kiss before leaving, making you giggle again.

"Yeah...with you, I just might." You'd whisper, before adding on any finishing touches before joining everybody behind the curtain.

Hello! I would like to request Ling Yao x female s/o who gets sick with a fever or stomach flu even though she insists she’s fine (she is indeed, not fine)? Thank you!

Yeah!! I just got over COVID last week, so I can relate in the "I say I'm fine but I'm really not" department. (am good now tho dw)

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Content: Fem reader as ststed above <3

Warnings: Detailed symptoms (no like, puking or anything)

Notes: I was so finished to finishing this three times and my entire computer decided to refresh. That, and I've been doing a bunch of graduation prep stuff as of late, and I finally graduated yesterday.

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(Y/n) coughed as she laid on her back, making her quickly switch to her side. Her stomach was churning, threatening to put up whatever she consumed, liquid or solid. She groaned as she clutched her stomach, trying not to dry heave.

Her phone dinged, making her head throb with the sound. Without looking at her phone, she turned off the ringer and closed her eyes. Hopefully that would ease the throbbing. At least she could breathe through her nose still.

Coughing once again, she felt her head throb with every cough that racked her body. She sighed after the coughing fit, hoping to get a nap in. Her coughing had woken her up all throughout the night. As her throat started to ease from the pain of coughing so much, her body finally started to succumb to sleep.

That was, until Ling's ringtone began to scream from her phone. She sighed, feeling the throb in her head intensify as the ringtone persists. Rolling over, she grabbed the phone and answered.

"Hello...?" (Y/n)'s voice was raspy, and cracked a little bit from not using it in a while.

"Honeyyy~! Why haven't you been answering me?" (Y/n) could practically hear Ling's pout over the phone.

"Sorry, Ling, uh..." She didn't wanna tell him she was sick, he'd start fussing over her. "I've just been busy."

"Busy with what? And why does your voice sound like that?"

"Sound like what?" Her voice cracked.

"Like that! It sounds all weird, and you didn't answer my question! What're you busy with?"

"My voice doesn't sound weird, Ling."

She could hear him whine. She sighs again. "Why did you whine, Ling?"

"Because you're not using any nickname!"

"...Sorry, sweetheart. I'm just very busy, okay?"

"Too busy to respond to me?"

"Yeah, 'm sorry." She mumbled, half asleep.

Ling whined again, then gasped. "I'll just come over, then!"

"What? No. Ling, I'm busy. I need to-" She went through another coughing fit. "Shit- sorry swee-"

She was interrupted by her own coughing, it being so loud she didn't hear Ling hanging up the phone. Or, at least, she didn't realize until her coughing fit was over. She sighed and got up, deciding to take medicine again.

"There's no doubt he heard me coughing...he's gonna show up..."

And she was right. Some time later, Ling pounded on the door. The pounding rang through her already throbbing head. She sighed and yelled through the door as best as she could.

"Ling! Please stop!"

"Sweetheart, please open the door! You don't sound well!"

"I'm fine!" She yells back, feeling the pain in her head increase.

"(Y/n)," Ling spoke seriously, ceasing his pounding. "You seriously don't sound well. I heard your coughing fit- you need medicine or a doctor right away."

"Ling, I-" She coughed a little from yelling before. "I'll be okay."

"Can I just please come in? I haven't really heard from you in a few days, and I really miss you..."

Ling spoke with a saddened tone. (Y/n) thought for a moment and sighed once more, unlocking the door and opening it slightly. She was happy to finally see her boyfriend after a while.

"Can you open the door more? I wanna kiss you..."

"No Ling, you'll get sick..."

"So you are sick. Good thing I brought medicine!" Ling held up a grocery bag.

"Ah-! I'm not sick!" (Y/n) fumbled.

Ling pushed past her anyway, and in her weakened state, she couldn't do anything to stop him. Opting to follow her boyfriend into her kitchen, she watched for a second as he took out the items in the bag, placing them on your counter.

(Y/n) hissed as her head continued to throb, so she reached for a glass. Ling snatched it from her hand, kissed her head and filled up the glass with water.

"Drink this, then I'll get you to bed."

"I'm not sick, Ling..." (Y/n) downed the glass of water.

"Sure you aren't." He took the glass and placed it upside down in the sink, then gently guiding his girlfriend back to her bed.

"Ling..."

"I want to hear no argument, okay?" Ling kissed her forehead as she laid down. "I love you~! I'm off to make you some soup."

With that, Ling turned and left out the door. (Y/n) sighed, then smiled, snuggling into her blankets and closing her eyes. Maybe being sick wasn't so bad after all, if Ling was by her side.

:0 Your hcs for ling give me life! There's basically nothing out there for him.

Could I request ling yao x reader where the reader has insomnia but is able to sleep easily around Ling. (Bonus if you add in reader being a sleep hugger lol)

OMG OMG YES YES YES I RELATE SO MUCH <33 INSOMNIA GANG RISE UP and awww thank you, anon!!!!

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Content: Gender neutral reader, since anon never specified. Although I refer to reader in the second person anyway, so y'all good :3

Warnings: Uhhh nothing

Notes: Forgive me for all the off-track domestic rambles I went on, I just got back from a long weekend at my boyfriend's place and him and his family are giving me all the love I missed out on as a kid. I love all of them and would do anything to protect them <3

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MMMM insomniacs rise up (me, lol)

Ling from the very beginning of your relationship (and even before tbh) that you'd be up all hours of the night for days on end sometimes

He did worry, but the only response you'd give him was "insomnia"

This man doesn't know boundaries, so he's gonna pry into why you have insomnia

If you tell him its some like, psychological or trauma-induced reason, he wont go further unless you tell him or invite him to ask questions

However, if it's genetic, there's really not much else he can pry about lol

Ling has a bad habit of getting you little plushies and piling them up on your bed, making you send pictures of the plushie collection he's gotten you so he can gush over how cute they are

The first time he comes over, the man bursts into your bedroom (ofc) and with his arms open, yells, "Plush-babies! Daddy's home!"

Speaking of the first time he came over, that was actually the best sleep you had ever gotten

You both were watching a movie, Ling had passed out an hour ago and you were left to your own devices as you laid on his chest

Eventually, your eyelids became heavy and you were knocked out for wayyy more hours than you usually are

You woke up to Ling moving around and the smell of (lunch food) cooking in the air

Ling snickered and kissed you on the cheek. "You slept like a little baby. You even drooled on me a little, see?"

And of course, the darker patch on his shirt was prevalent. You blushed in embarassment "Ling, I- I'm so sorry, I-"

"No, no hun! That just means you slept real good last night."

Ling then spent many, many nights at your house after that

Ling loves coming over after work, showering, then either you or him making dinner, then settling down to bed, having light pillow talk then falling asleep

Ling's never had trouble sleeping; we all know he's the classic "bottomless pit" anime character, and those characters always sleep soundly (and snore loudly) so he'll always fall asleep before you

Your little plush babies will be pushed against the wall, Ling's back or side to them, you either pressed into his chest or his side with his arm over you no matter what

The more you sleep with him (SFW UNDERTONES-) the more sleep habits you develop

One that Ling notices the most, is waking up to you clinging to him for dear life

He's usually awake before you, so he snaps a couple pictures of you sleeping on him, or next to him, while making a funny face if he is in the shot

He'll even tease you about it at the worst times

"I'm gonna get a drink," Ling stands from Ed's couch, then crouches in front of (Y/n). "Come on."

"...Ling, what are you doing?"

"I just figured you'd wanna cling to me? You seem tired."

"Ling-" You blush.

"What?" He grins innocently. "You seem to want to cling to me when we sleep together, so I just figured-"

"LING!"

Ling totally sends those pictures of you to Lan Fan btw (THEY'RE BESTIES OKAY)

Lan Fan knows every bit of your relationship (except for like, the more intimate parts if you know what I mean) and whenever he comes home from your place, she's already got the snacks propped up and goes "Well???" and they squeal as he gushes about you it's so cute lol <3

Ling once woke from a nightmare, in which he relived Fu dying once more, and he could feel your arms tighten even more around him as he jolted awake

He looked down, thinking you were awake, but was grateful that he found you sound asleep against him

He put his hand in your hair and kissed your forehead before snuggling further into your grip and falling asleep once more

Even his parents love you

When he brought you to his home and introduced you to his father, mother, and 49 other step-mothers and all of their children, you figured all the noise would keep you awake all night

Normally, this was usual for you, but you were once again with Ling

When his father walked into your guest bedroom, he was surprised to see Ling next to you, three of your favorite plushies around you two as you sleep soundly in Ling's side. Ling looked up, motioned for his father to keep quiet, and waved hello

Let's say, even the King of Xing thought your tight grip on his son was cute

OMG THE LAST HCS WERE SOO GOOD( ꈍᴗꈍ)( ꈍᴗꈍ) I really like your writing, it's very comforting. And yes, you write pretty fast! To do even half your work, I probably have to write for a few days (perfectionism obliges).

I come here with another idea! Not yet modern!Ling ideas tho (but I'll request it if you're not tired of me by that time haha x)) I was thinking of hcs or a scenario with Ling and a jealous reader. Not the cute kind of jealous, or the mad kind— more of the anxious, scared kind of jealous. Like (gn)reader having serious self esteem issues but not wanting to like restrain their partner, scared of losing them type of deal. Angst? Fluff? Comfort? I say you decide what you'd prefer. Thank you very much!! (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤️

AAAAAAA THANK YOUUU <3333 And of course I'm not tired of you!! I'll never tire of you and lil' Ling!!

Sorry this took me a bit! The boyfriend got sick and I've been taking care of him

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Content: Ling Yao x GN reader!

Warnings: Detailed process of a panic attack, doubtful thoughts, but GREED COMES TO THE RESCUE, also Lust is her own warning tbh (I love her but damn-)

Notes: I've been mentally not feeling it, and I relate a little too hard to this ask, as sometimes I'll get like this with my boyfriend. I used the end to comfort myself lol. Dw, my boyfriend treats me right!! My brain is just a silly little goose trying to process 10 years of trauma lol

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Ling isn't gonna notice baby boy, baby

I headcanon Lan Fan as being somewhere between a little fruity and all the way fruity, so I don't think you'd have much to worry about with her

Riza is pretty stoic and never interacts with Ling

I don't like Winry

Let's just picture: Lust is still alive, and begins interacting with Ling cause he has Greed's philosopher's stone

It doesn't even have to be anything inherently romantic. Lust is forced to interact with Ling because he holds her "brother"

But it was one comment from her that set you off

She was in the other room with Greed, and you'd decided to listen in. They were talking about someting with Father and some guy named Hoenheim

"Honestly?" Lust said. "Your new host is really cute...too bad he's so young."

"Hm? Oh, yeah." Greed brushed her comment off and continued the conversation like before

Greed knows you and Ling are a thing and has your back. Plus Ling was freaking the fuck out in their shared headspace.

But, that was enough for you to creep away from the door and sit on the couch. Lust was attractive, and her main game was seducing men to get what she wanted...

What if she wants Ling?

What if she convinces Ling that she's better?

What if Ling changes his mind and wants to be with her instead...?

So many what if's swam through your head. Your heart thumped rapidly in your chest, your lungs feeling like they weren't getting enough air, your eyes stinging with tears as constant images of Ling and Lust together began to haunt you.

Slowly curling up into yourself, you turned so your face was plastered into the couch cushion

The ringing in your ears grew louder and you soon tuned out Lust and Greed, now being replaced by image after image of Ling with Lust

You refused to let tears fall, not wanting to bother Ling with this whenever Lust leaves and Greed puts Ling back

You didn't know how long you'd laid there until a pair of hands landed on your side. You jumped and turned. Ling's eyes were still a mahogany red, which meant Greed was still in control.

"Hey kid. From the look on your face, I'm assuming you heard what Lust said."

"Is it that obvious...?" You say, rubbing your eye.

Greed patted your head. "Sorry, kid."

"Sorry for wha-"

Greed had closed his eyes and allowed Ling to take over again. The prince pounced on you, rubbing his cheek with yours, ecstatic to be back in control

Ling's memory is spotty when Greed is in control, so he didn't know you'd heard Lust's comment

You hesitantly wrapped your arms around Ling, mumbling a low "hi"

Ling paused. "I know that tone. What's wrong, honey?"

Ling, your ever doting boyfriend, looked at you with concern.

"No, I'm...I'm fine."

"You sure? Your breathing heavier than normal..."

You gave Ling a fake smile. "Yeah, yeah."

Ling, not believing you, hugged you tighter. "You can tell me, hun. Nothing's gonna happen, okay?"

You trusted him, of course, but your brain and heart were telling you no... "I...I'm worried I'm gonna lose you to Lust."

son of a bitch-

"Oh...so you heard her?" Ling looks down at you. "Listen, I love you, okay? Not her. She can go try to hook up with someone else for all I care. Besides, this body currently inhabits her brother, so I don't think she's thinking anything in particular..."

Ling snickered at the end, kissing your forehead. "I promise, I'd never let her get close to me. Greed and her just needed to talk about something is all. I love you, okay?"

Numbly, you nodded, laying your head on his chest. "I love you too."

"Now, let's watch a movie and order in, yeah? I'll get your favorite~!"

He suddenly got up and moved to your TV, messing with it, then fiddling with his phone and ordering your favorite food for delivery. As you watched him, you felt the oxygen slowly return to your chest, and your muscles relaxed. You could trust Ling, he loved you. He really did. He wouldn't be doing this if he wasn't.

"Hey, Ling."

"Yeees, sugarplum?" Ling looked up from his spot on the floor.

"I love you."

Ling giggles. "I love you too! Food'll be here in fifteen, okay?"

Congrats on graduating! Hope you don't mind one more ling request, then I'll cool down for a while lol

Could I request some fluffy protective ling yao headcannons?

Thank you!!! <33 Don't worry about it, you're fine!!

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Content: I did GN reader, since anon never specified <3

Warnings: Creepy men at bars

Notes: I've never had a protective partner, but in certain situations I'm very protective. My current boyfriend is protective when the situation calls for it. So, I apologize if its bad <3

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Hmm, this one is quite the pickle.

I can't really see him as being protective until he goes back home to Xing and becomes Emperor.

Although, that's for obvious reasons. Now that he's the Emperor, he now has enemies. Political and familial.

He's always with you unless absolutely necessary. His most elite and loyal guards are with you if he isn't.

He'll defend you as well from political enemies, like, lets say in a meeting.

"Emperor Yao, are you certain the (Emperor/Empress/Highness) should sit in this matter? I mean, not to disrespect your (husband/wife/spouse), but I intended this meeting to just be between you an-"

"(He/She/They) shall sit in the matter, because this country is just as much of (his/hers/theirs) as it is mine. Now, have a seat."

Or, he would be protective over you with Greed, if Greed ever somehow got a different body than Ling that looks like his identical twin. (just slightly taller-)

"Greed! Will you cut it out?!" Ling yells at him, holding you close.

"What? I just asked for a hug, prince." Greed grins, leaning closer to you.

"I said back off! (He/She/They) doesn't/don't want a hug from you!"

Or if someone looks at you weird in a bar, he'll wrap an arm around you and kiss your temple while making eye contact with the bastard to make it clear you're there with him

This is giving me yandere ideas-

He'll never do that shit with your friends though. He trusts your friends, no matter the gender, because he trusts you wouldn't allow someone to harm you or him, just as he wouldn't

But anyone new entering your life, he may eye them down, but he'll leave that to you. He wont interact with them much

He's not like, crazy levels of protective, he just wants to make sure you're safe

Yes, even if you're taller and stronger than him

He just wants to make sure his sugarplum is in his arms by the end of the day <3

Speaking of, you're always little spoon. Being a prince who has his foot in the door as Emperor, he has a protector role about him when you cuddle

His back to the door, you snug in his arms, and the bat lying peacefully under your bed-

You can always tell when he's protective, too. He obviously doesn't wanna draw attention to a potentially dangerous situation unless he has to, so lets go back to the bar for example.

Some dude is giving you the side eye, and nudges two of his friends and points to you, who are now also side eyeing you

Ling notices and brings you closer, immediately pulling your drink closer to the both of you, as if it hadn't been already

Keeping you away from them is his top priority, so he'll immediately look down at you with a smile and talk about something funny he did with Lan Fan or Ed

You'll be laughing and carrying on, and Ling'll kiss you, complimenting you as he does so. "You look so cute, I could just kiss you- mwah!"

Ling will then whisk you away, abandoning your drinks and losing the men in the dance crowd and successfully getting you away from danger

Or, after political meetings, he'll often ask how you feel. Specifically about that leader you met with.

"Did you feel they disrespected you?"

"Maybe in the way he looked at me, but he could've just been tense from being in the same room as us..."

Ling will nod along with you, both of you elegantly strutting through the palace, leading you to the garden and taking a seat with you, grabbing your hand and kissing it. "I love you, sugarplum. I'm always gonna be here for you, y'hear?"

You'd nod, smiling. "I hear. I love you too, pumpkin."

hey there! i love your stuff, so can i get an order of Greed x Ling x Y/N in a poly ship? -in separate bodies- NSFW please, and basically how they would be in a relationship with you :3 you can also throw a side of fluff in there too if ya want :)

OMG THANK YOU, AND YES YES YES I CAN!!!! Thank you for requesting this!!! I've been waiting to write something like this >:3

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Content: GN reader!

Warnings: Biting, but thats it

Notes: Below is my art!! Please ask and give me credit if you plan to use it!

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HEHEHHE this is my FMA dream.........

Ling is a very sweet, compassionate lover, but he knows 0 boundaries (unless you voice them ofc)

He talks 24/7, about literally anything at any time

Multiple late nights where he's just talking and talking and talking

Greed fucking HATES it late at night, he's trying to sleep, shut up! >:(

Ling is a bottomless pit, and he's not very picky with food. No matter if you eat anything, are picky yourself (like me huehue), vegan, vegetarian, on a diet, etc. he'll just eat whatever you don't

He loves holding your hand in crowds, fearing that he'll lose you if he doesn't (also gives him an excuse to hold your hand lol)

Always fights with Greed over who gets to sit next to you at dinner, so now you have to sit in the middle

Always fights with Greed over who gets to sleep next to you, cuddle you, or lay with you on movie nights. Now you have to be sandwiched between them or a fight's gonna break out

Ling will definitely spoon-feed you if you wanna try something on his plate

A SNORER!!!

When he sleeps, he's squeezing you so tight and places his head snug in the crook of your neck, or on your tummy, or chest while he snores away. Greed throws pillows at him, he doesn't get much sleep with Ling. Good thing he doesn't need it

Now, Greed is a blunt, teasing and intense lover

He'll freely kiss you in public, pushing you against the wall and then pulling away right before it gets steamy with a teasing grin on his face

Greed bites when he wants attention. He's a very physical lover, so whenever Ling is talking to you and Greed wants your attention, he'll slowly peel back your shirt to expose your shoulder before biting down. Sometimes he doesn't have the patience for that and bites you through your shirt

Truly a feral man

He loves having your back to his chest. Makes him feel all powerful

Although he likes switching to Ling's position, where his face is in your neck, tummy or chest

Greed mainly loves meat. Have you seen those sharp teeth? 0///0

Greed is also a picky eater. Whatever he doesn't eat he gives to Ling

Greed isn't very good at sharing, so it's a process for him to share with the Xingese Prince

While Ling holds your hand, Greed has his hand on your hip, waist or shoulder

Greed is quiet most of the time, but when he does pipe up, he's teasing either you or Ling

Greed also loves giving you forehead kisses. I dunno why, he just does

When the two of them are jealous, Ling will refer to you as "ours" while Greed refers to you as "mine"

Ling and Greed have a little thing they love to do, where they both kiss each of your cheeks, effectively trapping you in a love sandwich

Ling and Greed talk through movies and shows. It might get annoying if you don't tell them to cut it out

Greed never offers you his food. You wanna try someting? Get it yourself -_-

Ling will say "I love you!" excitedly like a puppy

Greed will say "I love you...'n stuff..." like a grumpy cat, but lights up when you say it back

Overall, Ling is the respectable boy while Greed is the handsy boy. You've gotten yourself in quite a twist, (Y/n)!

It's so hard to find ling yao anywhere, could I request him comforting a reader who has nightmares?

Yeah!! I struggle with these daily, so I totally understand. I hope you’re doing okay, anon :)

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Content: Ling Yao x gn!Reader

Warnings: None

Notes: This has been in my drafts for a couple of months, and I finally finished it. I'm in college now, guys! :D Also, this turned out shorter than I originally imagined.

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Tossing and turning in your sleep, you had forced Ling awake. Ling was known for being a real heavy sleeper, so for him to wake up in the middle of the night was unusual. Looking over at you, Ling was greeted with a weird sight.

You, in a completely different position than when you both fell asleep, had completely kicked the blankets off of you. Face contorted into one of aggression, Ling immediately recognized what was going on. Moving to shake you, he began to chant your name like a mantra.

"(Y/n), (Y/n), (Y/n), (Y/-"

Finally, with persisting shakes and calling of your name, finally your eyes shoot open with a gasp. Your gaze immediately landing on Ling's form above you, his hair loose and framing his face. Immediately grabbing onto his form, you dragged him down to lay on top of you.

"Woah! Hon, what? What happened? Were you having a nightmare?"

Ling was still half asleep. You nodded meekly, hiding your face in his neck. Ling let out a small sigh, holding you close with a small smile. Then, it registered in his tired mind that you had just had a nightmare, and his smile was wiped off.

"Did you wanna talk about it?"

"Not right now, Li..." You whimpered.

"Okay, alright, do you want some water?"

You went back to wordlessly shaking your head. Ling held you closer.

"Okay, I'll just hold you then, okay?"

"Okay..."

And he did just that. Humming quietly to you as he rocked you back and forth, slowly waking up and realizing the situation. No words were exchanged between you two as he continued to hum whatever song was playing in his mind, sometimes stopping to plant a little kiss on your forehead.

Twenty minutes passed and you seemed to be calming down. Ling them looked down at you. "Hon? You want some water?"

"Yes please..."

Ling nodded and helped you get out of bed with him, leading you into the kitchen and making sure to turn on the lights along the way. Handing you your glass, he waited for you to finish it before leading you back to bed.

"Do you feel okay enough to go back to sleep?"

"Mhm..." You nod, beginning to grow tired again.

"Okay, c'mon." He smiled, pulling you into bed with him.

Making it so that you stayed in his arms, facing him, he leaned down to kiss you a few times before nuzzling against you. He gave you a soft smile.

"Sweet dreams, I love you, (Y/n)."

That made you smile. "Sweet dreams, Li. I love you too."

hi!! could i request a Ling Yao and princess! reader ? where they’re in an arranged marriage Romeo and Juliet styled ;;)

Last I checked Romeo and Juliet were not in an arranged marriage lol OH WAIT- UNLESS YOU MEAN READER IS IN AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE WITH SOMEONE ELSE THEN FALLS IN LOVE WITH LING???? GENIUS.

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Content: Ling Yao x f!Reader

Warnings: Abusive family, abusive fiance (?), heavy misogyny (not Ling tho we love him and he loves women), loveless arranged marriage

Notes: Pulled an entire kingdom out of my ass for this, and a character, since FMA:B doesn't have another kingdom lol but I absolutely love a Romeo/Juliet trope, so it was worth it. I also might make this a series if this post gets too long lol. LOOK I KNOW FMA:B HAS CARS BUT I WANT AN EXCUSE TO WRITE MEDIEVAL SHIT SO CARRIAGES WE GO

Info on the kingdom: Mashul (ma-SHOO-ul) is based on Great Britain. The men are cherished while the women are seen as "peace negotiations" and often married off to other countries to keep Mashul out of any kind of conflict. You're the first princess to be married off to Xing, though, a place that is far different than your home.

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Being a princess of Mashul meant nothing. At least, to you. All it was was a title, nothing more. Yes, you got to sleep in a warm bed and have full meals, but you'd rather swap for the streets if that meant you no longer had to face any verbal degradation from your mother or physical abuse from your father, should you decide to disobey.

A princess who is a soon-to-be-wife should follow her husband no matter what. You didn't even want to get married. You didn't know what kind of man you'd be spending the rest of your life with. You had long since stopped believing in the happy ending fairytales, especially ones where princesses got to have a happy marriage. By custom you were given a picture and a name of your new fiance, nothing more.

Cai Shi was his name. He was the thirteenth son of the Xingese emperor, not exactly first for the throne. He seemed like a firm man from the photo alone. Toned stature, pronounced jawline, slim eyes, short, jet black hair, with spiky bangs that barely cross over his forehead. He was undoubtedly handsome, but looks only go so far.

The thin frown on his lips reminded her of the one her mother wore after leaving her father's room, or the same frown her father would wear if she spoke without permission. If it wasn't for her teacher growing up, she would have thought that this was a normal family.

She could only hope that Cai Shi could prove her initial thoughts wrong.

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Cai Shi wasn't much of a talker, but he was a very strict man. Helping you out of the carriage was possibly the only nice thing he could do. As soon as you touched the ground and looked up at him, he turned and began to talk. Confused, you kept to your place.

Cai stopped walking, then turned to look at you. "What're you doing? Let's go."

"O-oh, okay." You nodded, rushing to his side, hoping to link arms with him.

Cai visibly flinched. "What do you think you're doing?"

"I-I just thought we could walk togeth-"

"I don't know how they do it over in Mashul, but in Xing, the wives walk behind the husbands. Now come, I'll show you to your room." Cai then turned and stomped off, expecting you to follow him.

You didn't know what you were expecting. But, with a surprisingly heavy heart, you obeyed and followed. Four women followed behind you two in different colored robes, you assumed they were maids. The palace in Xing was beautiful, even if it harbored Cai Shi. You just hoped that not all of the men in the palace were like this.

Going into a room in one of the palace buildings, Cai stopped abruptly. "This is your room. Maids, get her ready for the banquet tonight."

The maids slightly bent their knees in a courtsey, mumbling a yes before moving around the room. You looked around for a moment before looking back at Cai.

"What's going on?"

"The maids will dress you up in Xing clothing and do a quick schooling of Xing customs to prepare for the banquet tonight." Cai spoke in a monotone voice, then turned to leave.

"Wait, where are you going?"

"I'm going to visit my father. I will see you tonight. Maids, make her pretty." Cai took a sweeping look up and down your figure before leaving.

"Yes, Prince." The maids said before ushering you behind a curtain.

"But..." Your voice trailed off, frowning.

It's even more clear that those fairytales told to children, even to yourself at a point, weren't true. The maids were nicer than Cai Shi's words, which you had realized the sort of distanced, venomous tone your father had when he spoke to you.

You were doomed to be treated less than human your entire life.

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That night, at the banquet, you were surprised to find so many people in the grand hall. Music filled the vast room, dancing girls twirled about in the middle, and the people were either intently watching the girls or talking happily to one another. The servants escorted you to a seat next to Cai, who barely gave you a glance. You sat on your knees, hands clasped in your lap.

"Do I look pretty?" You asked with a small smile, hoping to please him, even if it was a little.

Cai finally raked his angered gaze over you. Seeing you dressed in Xing clothing, jewelry and makeup instead of Mashul's had, admittedly, made his cold heart stop a beat. His lips slightly parted in his slience, and your smile began to drop.

Clearing his throat, Cai nods. "Yes, you do."

"Who're all these people?" You asked.

Cai looked around before looking back at you. "The princes and princesses you see around me are all my siblings. On the other end is father's imperial court."

You looked around. Some people sitting amongst the Xingese princes and princesses seemed foreign, though the foreign people were mainly women. Turning to Cai again, you asked, "Just how many siblings do you have?"

"Fourty-one." Cai answered simply, before going to take a drink that the servant had set down gently.

You almost choked on your spit. Looking up, the Xingese emperor sat on his throne, the empress sitting on his left.

"F-fourty-one? Your poor mother..."

"Foolish woman." Cai immediately goes back to a harsh tone. "Did the maids not tell you the marital structure in the palace? We all have different mothers. Father has to marry one woman from every clan in Xing and produce an heir. His first wife is the empress. Everyone else are concubines."

Processing this new information, your eyes remained on the empress. She was pretty, possibly the epitome of beauty in Xing. Maybe she'd even be the epitome of beauty in Mashul. Her royal robes complimented her eyes and fair skin tone, the jewelry donning her neck and head highlighting some finer details of her neck and face.

The Empress was so beautiful, why did the Emperor feel the need to take other wives? "The Empress must feel sad that your father took other wives."

"Hardly. That's custom."

"We don't do that in Mashul..." You mumbled.

"This isn't Mashul." Cai smacked the now empty cup against his table, glaring at you from the corner of his eye. "Don't talk about political affairs. That isn't your place to debate."

"I can't say what we did back home?" You questioned.

"Mashul is no longer your home. Xing is. Talking about Mashul now is a political affair, and women are forbidden from talking about that."

Casting a glance towards the imperial court, you noticed a couple women in there. "Then how come there are women in the imperial court?"

"They are nothing but father's playthings. Don't listen to anything else otherwise." Cai sneered.

Tensing again, you finally kept your eyes to your table. Only then did you notice that you had a drink of your own. Gently taking it and eyeing other women around you, you took a sip. Humming in delight, you sported a small smile.

"Is it to the princesses' satisfaction?" A servant bent down to ask, ready to refill Cai's drink as well.

"Yes, thank you." You smiled, making the servant stop for a moment before hesitantly nodding and filling up Cai's up.

Then, the Emperor put his hand up, causing the dancing ladies and music and talking to stop. He swept his gaze across the crowd.

"Where is Ling?" The Emperor asked. "He's late, again."

A prince gave a small bow in respect to his father before speaking. "Brother is dealing with some bandits found outside of Xing territory. He'll be here soon."

The Emperor clicked his tongue. "Yu Jiayi, you're always covering for Ling Yao. If there really were bandits, the imperial court would have notified me."

Yu nodded. "It was a last minute development, father. I promise."

The Emperor turned to his Imperial court, before clicking his tongue again. "Regardless, the banquet shall start without him then. We'll begin by welcom-"

A young prince burst into the grand hall. He panted, placing his hands on his knees for a moment. His hair was longer than Cai's, so long that it had to be put in a ponytail. While his hair was frazzled, you could tell that the right side hung out over his forehead in the form of spiky bangs. A lot of the princes and princesses had spiky hair.

"Ling, where have you been my boy?" The Emperor asked.

"Sorry! I was," he panted. "chasing off bandits!"

He then looked up. His face was covered in dirt, chest and sleeves scratched up, with a full view of his torso undeneath his yellow jacket. He finally gained his breath before looking around. "Now, where is the newcomer?"

"Men, clean up prince Ling the best you can right now, and escort him to his seat." The Emperor waved his hand.

Three servants bowed and nodded before escorting the prince, cleaning off his face with a wet rag the whole way. The Emperor sighed before resuming.

"As I was saying, we'll start by welcoming the newest addition to our family. In a month's time, my son Cai Shi, from the Shi clan, is to wed the princess from Mashul, (Y/n) (L/n)."

Everyone followed where his hand pointed towards your seated form. Your face heated up at having all eyes on you, all smiles, and people began to clap. You took a glance at Cai Shi, who was glaring at the table. He didn't seem happy at all. As everyone continued to clap, you gave a small smile, trying to show your appreciation.

Ling was sat a little bit away from the new couple, but he could still clearly see you. Your features glowed from the light streaming into the grand hall. He could see his older brothers' disdain. Ling didn't understand - if he had such a beautiful woman like you, he'd be overjoyed! Why was Cai so sour faced?

Ling didn't pay attention as his father continued talking once the clapping had died down. Instead, he was more focused on this new woman's expressions and looks.

You, feeling someone staring, turned slowly to look over your shoulder. Your eyes met with Ling's. Something happened in your chests - both of your hearts sped up, warmth spread through them. Before you were caught staring by anyone else, you turned back to stare at your table until you cooled off enough to look back at the Emperor. Ling however, he didn't stop staring.

Now that you've made eye contact, and made Ling feel such strong emotions, he isn't going to easily let that go. His brother didn't seem to like you, so maybe he can fill in for him. Keeping his smile to himself, he slowly drank out of the cup a servant gave him, plotting in his mind.

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I'm turning this into a series. This is so much more than just one post. I'll link the second part here when it's done!

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