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traverse the stars.
lilia vanrouge x time traveller! reader
summary: three times you meet: once for love, another for vengeance. a third for new beginnings.
notes: [1.8k words.] i’ve always loved the immortal x time traveller trope :(( reblogs/interactions highly appreciated!
disclaimers: lovers to enemies to friends, semi-angst & open ending, mentions of mortality, life & death, part ii is set in war so mentions of blood & mc ends some lives, mc time travels (duh)!!
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Hello, dearest.
Once upon a comet, you and he were in love.
“You’re wrong about that, dearest.” He smiles at you with the brilliance of a thousand stars. “I am not the world, but the moon.”
The sky wavers in a way that only a millennia ago could. This was back then. Back when he wasn’t the general of the Thorn Lord, back when you weren’t cursed to live and see everything the universe has to offer. Back when he was simply Lilia, and you were simply [Name]. You, and a boy.
“What... Do you mean?” The timbre in your voice wavers incredulously.
“You are the world. And I revolve around you." Your eyes glisten at his words. Urging, no, begging him to continue. “I am forever watching you, after all.” The starry beings are beginning to settle their bodies above the skylines; the aurora borealis above is beginning to make way for the descent of Halley’s comet.
Couples all around you are star struck. Children and adults alike are applauding with joy.
And yet, even though the beautiful sight is so compelling within the winter sky, you had your eyes set on a different beauty.
The moon cascaded a glow so beautifully incomprehensible against Lilia's face. His eyes held the glow of the moon itself - sparkling with a youthful joviality and wisdom far beyond your own.
“If you feel that way towards me, why do you refuse to reciprocate my advances?” You tear his attention away from the shooting star back to you. His world, his dearest.
“Because,” he pauses. “Although I may wish upon this comet, and many more to come, we cannot be. You are a mortal. I cannot bear to watch you pass one day.”
You want nothing more than to shrivel up into a ball and cry.
“So, feel free to think of me as whatever you wish. But do not forget, young one,” A hand comes up to your face, wiping the tears away. “I love you. And I will continue to, forever and evermore. But that is exactly why I must go.”
Amongst the cheers of joy and gaiety, there remains the wish of a star crossed lover. One which reaches the heavens above.
Let me see it all. Let me live through the past, present, and future. Maybe then, I can stay by his side.
But even so, he leaves. Leaving remnants of a shattered you.
A you which is no longer the world, but the traverser of the universe.
The second meeting.
The next time you see him is amongst the bloodshed.
What is left of your kingdom is nothing but rubble, the grass soiled by the blood of humans and faes alike. And there, standing in the midst of it all, is - no - was, your lover.
Lilia Vanrouge.
Or as his men call him, General Vanrouge.
You've seen it all. And you can choose to see whatever you wish to. You’ve watched countless beginnings, and countless ends. Of kingdoms, of wars, of people, and then some. But never once did you take a glimpse into a future or past that holds Lilia in it. It will, it would, it does hurt too much.
But although you hold time in your very palms, as much as you can control the present, changing fate is out of your reach.
Destiny is time's enemy, after all.
You read his eyes from across the battlefield. You should have died, his eyes say. And yet there you stand, against the testimony of time, and on a pile of his now fallen men.
A sardonic laugh escapes from your mouth as you plunge your sword into a nameless fae's chest. This is for leaving me, you think. This is for cursing me with love; for making me foolishly wish the heavens to turn me into something inhuman. This is your fault, Lilia.
You step down the man-made throne you created back onto the soil, raising your golden-laced sword beckoningly. "Come, murders of my kingdom." The venomous tone in your voice breaks the cool of the winter air. "Come at me with all your might. I will still remain victorious."
“General Vanrouge, call for a retreat.” A Briar Valley soldier appears by Lilia's side. “We do not stand a chance against the one who has the universe on their side; we are no match for the time traveller."
His face turns grim. How did his beloved turn into a fearsome bloodhound? One that delves fear into the hearts of faes?
"...You dare to give me commands and underestimate my strength?" Lilia sends a glare towards the soldier and the others, as if challenging them to stop him. “They and I have history. If anything, we are on equal footing.”
One moment he is by his men's side, and at the next, he is by yours. Not lovingly, as it once was, but with a fervour that is only seen between ex-lovers, now foes.
"My dearest, what happened to you?" The general adjusts his stance to mimic yours. On guard, and a weapon pointed towards your heart. But there is something about his demeanour.
It is as if he does not want to fight.
"You. You happened to me, Vanrouge." A scornful smile makes its way up to your face. “Once upon a time, I wished to be by your side. But because of my naivety, the celestials have stripped me of my mortality.” You pause. “Because of you, I am forced to walk upon this land. Through the past, present, and future.”
The moon casts a glow upon your face. A view all too familiar to him. “…Because of that, I will kill you.”
“So end me.” His proclamation catches you off guard. “I refuse to retaliate.”
You waste no time to pin him to the ground, your sword lingering dangerously close to Lilia's neck. It is a situation you found yourself in countless times before. Bait the enemy. Trap them down. Kill.
But then the memories come. His moonlight-soaked stature; sharing hushed kisses beneath the bridge; you two pursuing a forbidden love that only historians can dream of. It is enough for you to hesitate. Enough for him to reach out for your hand, with the same tenderness he had a thousand years ago.
“It is not too late to yield, my dearest.”
You hate him. Truly, beyond words. You despise how your heart still flutters when his hand touches yours; loath how he makes it easy to blame him for your own naivety. You detest him for making you adore him.
But above all else, you hate yourself for still loving him.
That is why you cannot bring yourself to seal the deal.
But, isn’t his death what you wanted? It would finally put an end to the love that torments your heart. Isn't that what you dreamed of for centuries on end?
You bring your sword closer towards him.
…No. You couldn’t do it.
Not like this, anyway.
Pushing his outstretched hand away, your sword lands ungracefully onto the blood-stained soil below. “I do not wish to kill a man who does not want to fight back. That is simply unmerciful.” You turn, whispering an incantation to the constellations above, ready to escape from the battlefield. Ready to escape from him. “I will let you and your men live to see another day.”
A multitude of stars awaken from the one empty sky; the celestials above have responded to your call. It is time to go.
“Next time we meet, if we ever do, let us start anew.” He says, an unreadable expression growing on your face. “Not as lovers, not as enemies. But just as the immortal and the traveller.”
You do not respond.
And this time, you are the one to leave. Amongst the stars once more, off to traverse wherever your heart leads.
Countless centuries pass by before Lilia sees you once again.
Life goes on.
“You’re here again, traveller.” An all too familiar voice breaks you out of your reverie.
Lilia Vanrouge.
The world has granted him many titles since you have last crossed paths. Those in the past remember him as the loyal knight who vigilantly served the Briar Valley lord; civilians in the future will acknowledge the name Vanrouge as the right-hand man for king Malleus Draconia. But as for the present? People associate Lilia and his troublesome demeanour as the vice-housewarden of Diasomnia.
You? You recognise him as the one who lives through it all.
And he simply knows you as the traveller who leaps through time.
You and he, the once star crossed lovers, are now mere strangers. Distant, yet familiar.
“Vanrouge.” A solemn smile breaks out of your face. “We meet again.”
The tired teenager next to him eyes you wearily. He’s heard of you before - his father tells stories about you: the one who bends time to their will. But the boy who holds auroras in his eyes never thought you’d be so beautiful. The stories that he’d once hear his father tell, the ones where he’d gaze at the teller all starry-eyed, could never do you justice.
You’ve heard of him, too. Silver is his name. You recall seeing him amongst your many fleeting dreams. A boy whose fate is not yours to change, but whose life is yours to impact for the better.
“I must say, sire,” You gaze at the now small man with scrutiny, beneath your cloak woven by the celestials. “I never thought I’d see you play school boy.”
“And I never thought I’d see you look so sullen.” He pauses to remove the hood from your head. “Tell me, little traveller. What brings you back to me?”
The sun coats his face with a sheen of beauty that you’ve never seen before. Lilia looks gloriously different in the sunlight; he looks like second chances and new beginnings. No longer like love or retribution, as he once did in the moon’s dusk.
“Why, is it such a sin to say hello to a familiar face?” The smile that grows on your face is nothing but the epitome of longing.
And that was enough for him to know.
Lilia knows. He knows the life you live is tumultuous, one of which is shrouded in misery. You know the past, the future, the present - a burden he cannot bear to carry. You continue to live and breathe, while others come and go. Just as he does.
You two aren't so unalike, after all. Not anymore.
So when he gazes into your eyes, he knows you will be here for a little bit longer. To not merely linger, but to stay. “Come, my dearest.” He smiles. Genuinely. “Stay with me in Diasomnia. I’m sure the prince will be happy to meet you.”
And this time, when he lends you an outstretched hand, you don’t deny it.
He wants to love you forever but….
"That unlike a demon whose life doesn´t end and apparence doesn´t change...humans only live for the moment.
And changes can happen just quickly and easily as short time passes.
Like now, the words you sy can change in a instant.
That´s just how human hearts are."
Can be seen as a part 2 to this fic
You were avoiding Lilia.
Ever since the Malleus overblot, you had tried your best to stay away from Lilia.
It helped that everyone was busy dealing with the aftermath. In addition, the four from diasomnia that caused all this needed time to heal and deal with their relationships.
It didn't mean that you didn't see them on campus, but you had a group of first years who would negate anyone that made you uncomfortable.
And that turned out to be Lilia in this case, though this was all thoughts they assumed and not confirmed by you.
But it did let you run away.
Surprisingly, even Sebek helped. He had mentioned he did not agree with your methods in the dream world, but you had helped him and those he cared about. He said that he would help until you were comfortable to talk with them, with him.
You don't know if you would ever be ready to talk to Lilia.
To confess your thoughts and your feelings. To be vulnerable in such a way.
But you knew you would have to be.
It is during these moments when I’m glad I don’t have magic and I can’t overblot.
You knew eventually you would have to talk to him.
Maybe that’s why you had worn your comfiest clothes, and taken a blanket with you to watch the stars outside today of all days.
A feeling called you outside.
“Couldn’t sleep, YN?”
“Hmm…you could say that. How’s the boys?”
“They are recovering, many feelings are being expressed.”
“Family communicating? Working? Wow, who would have thought?”
Lilia laughed as he settled next to you.
“Should you be speaking?”
“I have no idea what you are talking about.”
“The cliff?”
“Maybe I was feeling jump-OW!”
You rubbed your cheek as Lilia smiles at you, the hint of danger in his eyes had you shutting up real quick.
“I just wanted to wake you…without unneeded heartbreak.”
“Yet you believed your actions wouldn’t cause any?”
You couldn’t meet his eyes.
You remembered how Grim scrambled to you, crying and calling your name.
You remember shocked faces, guilt, and tears.
You remembered Malleus and how he looked somehow even paler than when he put you all to sleep. How magic circled around him uncertainly.
You knew you hurt them, but at least they were awake you reasoned to yourself.
At least, they were able to stop Malleus.
You couldn’t bring yourself to apologize.
Finally, finally, you were able to do something.
Finally, you were able to help.
You weren’t stuck on the sides, watching helplessly.
You heard a hum from next to you.
“Taking such heartbreaking actions. And for what? A foolish crush?”
That had your attention. It had you turning, heated.
“Its more than a crus-”
You abruptly stopped yourself.
The look in Lilia’s eyes spoke of the hunter catching his prey.
He brought up his hand, tilting your chin up towards him. The look in his eyes has you slightly shaking.
Anticipation? Excitement? You couldn’t tell.
“My dearest, faes love intensely. I won’t ever let you go. If you wish to be free, speak now or forever hold your peace.”
“I love you. Who said I wanted to be free?” You finally spoke the words you were afraid to say before.
The glowing magenta eyes were the last you saw until you were enveloped in warmth.
Bonus:
“Let me go!”
You tried to leave Lilia’s room to attend class but he was literally holding you down with all his strength.
While his bed was comfy and you wouldn’t mind sleeping more, you had class!
“I can’t miss class! We have potions today! Grim might burn the school down!”
“I told you I wouldn’t let you go khee hee hee.”
Silver, Sebek, and Malleus watched as you struggled against a clingy Lilia.
“Why not join their class, Lilia? Would that not be the obvious choice?”
“Tsunotaro, no!”
“Human, you should know better than to take deals made with fae lightly!”
Silver smiled, his family was complete and whole again.
They were healing.
He felt the love for those around him increase.
And it seems, his family had a new addition as well.
Can be seen as a part 2 to this fic
You were avoiding Lilia.
Ever since the Malleus overblot, you had tried your best to stay away from Lilia.
It helped that everyone was busy dealing with the aftermath. In addition, the four from diasomnia that caused all this needed time to heal and deal with their relationships.
It didn't mean that you didn't see them on campus, but you had a group of first years who would negate anyone that made you uncomfortable.
And that turned out to be Lilia in this case, though this was all thoughts they assumed and not confirmed by you.
But it did let you run away.
Surprisingly, even Sebek helped. He had mentioned he did not agree with your methods in the dream world, but you had helped him and those he cared about. He said that he would help until you were comfortable to talk with them, with him.
You don't know if you would ever be ready to talk to Lilia.
To confess your thoughts and your feelings. To be vulnerable in such a way.
But you knew you would have to be.
It is during these moments when I’m glad I don’t have magic and I can’t overblot.
You knew eventually you would have to talk to him.
Maybe that’s why you had worn your comfiest clothes, and taken a blanket with you to watch the stars outside today of all days.
A feeling called you outside.
“Couldn’t sleep, YN?”
“Hmm…you could say that. How’s the boys?”
“They are recovering, many feelings are being expressed.”
“Family communicating? Working? Wow, who would have thought?”
Lilia laughed as he settled next to you.
“Should you be speaking?”
“I have no idea what you are talking about.”
“The cliff?”
“Maybe I was feeling jump-OW!”
You rubbed your cheek as Lilia smiles at you, the hint of danger in his eyes had you shutting up real quick.
“I just wanted to wake you…without unneeded heartbreak.”
“Yet you believed your actions wouldn’t cause any?”
You couldn’t meet his eyes.
You remembered how Grim scrambled to you, crying and calling your name.
You remember shocked faces, guilt, and tears.
You remembered Malleus and how he looked somehow even paler than when he put you all to sleep. How magic circled around him uncertainly.
You knew you hurt them, but at least they were awake you reasoned to yourself.
At least, they were able to stop Malleus.
You couldn’t bring yourself to apologize.
Finally, finally, you were able to do something.
Finally, you were able to help.
You weren’t stuck on the sides, watching helplessly.
You heard a hum from next to you.
“Taking such heartbreaking actions. And for what? A foolish crush?”
That had your attention. It had you turning, heated.
“Its more than a crus-”
You abruptly stopped yourself.
The look in Lilia’s eyes spoke of the hunter catching his prey.
He brought up his hand, tilting your chin up towards him. The look in his eyes has you slightly shaking.
Anticipation? Excitement? You couldn’t tell.
“My dearest, faes love intensely. I won’t ever let you go. If you wish to be free, speak now or forever hold your peace.”
“I love you. Who said I wanted to be free?” You finally spoke the words you were afraid to say before.
The glowing magenta eyes were the last you saw until you were enveloped in warmth.
Bonus:
“Let me go!”
You tried to leave Lilia’s room to attend class but he was literally holding you down with all his strength.
While his bed was comfy and you wouldn’t mind sleeping more, you had class!
“I can’t miss class! We have potions today! Grim might burn the school down!”
“I told you I wouldn’t let you go khee hee hee.”
Silver, Sebek, and Malleus watched as you struggled against a clingy Lilia.
“Why not join their class, Lilia? Would that not be the obvious choice?”
“Tsunotaro, no!”
“Human, you should know better than to take deals made with fae lightly!”
Silver smiled, his family was complete and whole again.
They were healing.
He felt the love for those around him increase.
And it seems, his family had a new addition as well.
DORKS IN WONDERLAND
Episode 1 Lilia Vanrouge x reader
(Owlie note: Why him? Cause I freaking love this tiny man, well tiny for you, I’m shorther than him LMAO)
‘Make up’
Lilia:*getting ready for their dinner date*
Y/N:*putting on eyeliner*
Lilia: *humming a song* 🎶🎶🎶
Y/N: *groans* damn eyeliner...*keeps failing putting on eyeliner*
Lilia: Dear, I can not unsee that you are...having few problems with your make up.
Y/N: I’m sorry Lilia, but...I’m not skilled as you are.
Lilia: *chuckles*Let me help you with that. *gently holds Y/N?s face*
Y/N: *blushes*
Lilia: *serious and focused eyes* mmm *puts the eyeliner with no difficulty* Done!!*smiles*
Y/N: Dear Husband, I sure envy your make up skills.
Lilia: *chuckles* I just had a lot of time to practice on them.
Y/N: Yes, of course. I’m almost ready I just need to put on my lipstick then we can go.
Lilia: *smirks* Oh is that so? *getting closer*
Y/N: Lilia wh-
Lilia:*kiss*
Y/N: *frozen*
Lilia: You know...*whispers* I always thought that my lipstick would look great on your lips.
Y/N: ...*Y/N.exe.has.stopped.working.*
~Dorks in wonderland~
Episode 4 Lilia Vanrouge x Gnreader
Y/N: I can fix everything in this world....even without magic... Grimm and Ace's grades...
Grimm/Ace:Hey!
Y/N: Deuce, Riddle and Epel's anger issues
Epel:Oi!
Deuce:That hurt Y/N.
Riddle:You're lucky I'm in a good mood.*clearly pissed*
Y/N:I can fix the tweels' psycho behaviour
Floyd: Oh come on shrimpy we are not that bad! I just love squeezing you !
Jade:*chuckles*
Y/N: I can even make Leona DO something!!
Leona:Herbivore don't provoke the lion...
Ruggie:They are right though.*snickers*
Y/N:But YOU...*points at Lilia*
Lilia:*smiles innocently*
Y/N: YOU....AND YOUR CULINARY SKILLS ARE THE ONLY THING I CAN'T FIX.
Lilia:Oh come on, little bat I'm not that bad.
Y/N:"Not that bad"you say? Then....*points at the burned kitchen * EXPLAIN THAT TO MY DORM KITCHEN. HOW CAN YOU BURN A KITCHEN WHILE MAKING TEA!?
Lilia:I was trying to do something special for you little bat.*puppy eyes*
Y/N:*slipper in their hand*
Lilia: Looks like my charm won't work this time...am I right ?
Y/N: yes *pissed as fuck*
Lilia:....*runs away*
Y/N:COME BACK AND FIX THIS MESS, YOU PUNK!!💢💢
Silver:*embarrassed of his father's behaviour*
Dorks in Wonderland~
Episode 13
Y/N:SILVER!!! ....Should I tell him at our game night?
Lilia:Tell who what?
Y/N:Silver I've already told you that I have a crush on your father, I got your and Malleus' blessing to date Lilia...but I dont know how to tell him.
Lilia: You know I think it won't be necessary.
Y/N:What? Why not?
Lilia:Because you just did🦇~ Silver is sleeping and left his phone unlocked.
Y/N:......
Lilia:Don't worry I like you too my little bat. I'll wait for you, see ya later~🦇❤️
