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I love that Max and Riley have had this type of relationship since their kindergarten days!

Who wouldn’t remain friends after a start like this, though?

Exploring their sexuality together and now she is helping him lure them man he loves as she gets a new adventure as well in entering the palace for the first time… these events show that this friendship is solidified and forever!

I love that Max reassured that this won’t change their friendship/relationship by asking for her help with becoming closer to Liam.

Behind Closed Doors Chapter 1: The Invitation

Series: Behind Closed Doors

Fandom: The Royal Romance

Pairings for this chapter: Riley x Max, Liam x Max (he hopes)

Word Count: 916

Rating: R for mature themes

Warnings for this chapter: sex is alluded to

A/N: I teased this one a long while back. Finally had some inspiration for it, so here's the first chapter!

A/N2: This story explores a bit of relationship anarchy. Here's a link if you want to learn more.

Series Premise: Six people come together in a kaleidoscope of shifting boundaries.

My other stuff: Master List.

Riley’s eyes widened as her mouth fell open. “Wait…you want me to go to the palace with you?”

“Yeah,” Max nodded, “I need a wingman, Riley, and you’re really good at it!”

“But—”

Max took in her hesitation and a startling thought occurred to him. “Oh! Is this awkward because we…because of…”

“Oh, good god, no!” Riley threw her head back and laughed. It was a full-throated belly laugh. Her hand landed on his bicep as she leaned forward to catch her breath. “I love you, Max. Truly, deeply, madly, but as friends! You know that!”

“I know.” His fingers scratched at the freshly shorn hairline along the back of his neck as a flush raced across his face. “I just wanted to be sure…after what happened last month…”

Riley stepped closer and traced a finger across his lips. “I don’t regret it if that’s what you’re worried about.”

He shivered as her touch sent a sliver of desire sparking through him and, without much conscious thought, his arm shot out to pull her in even closer. “Does that mean we can do it again sometime?”

She laughed again as she gazed up into the cobalt-blue eyes that were as familiar to her as her own emerald-green orbs. Max had been her best friend since they met in a ridiculously overpriced private kindergarten.

Neville Van Couer, big for his age and just as disagreeable then as he was now, had yanked Max’s stuffed octopus from his arms and was holding it above his head, taunting him with it.

“Please give back Sir Inks a Lot.” Max’s trembling voice betrayed his fierce determination not to cry. “My mom gave him to me.”

“Oh, are you going to cry, little crybaby? It’s just a stupid toy. I tell you what—”

“Give it back.” A firm, uncompromising voice cut in.

Neville spun to find the interloper. His malicious grin widened when his eyes fell on the slight girl with the wispy brown hair. “And what are you going to do about it if I don’t?”

Without warning or preamble, the girl moved. She darted forward so quickly that Neville had no time to process what was happening. A sharp blow to his stomach sent him pitching forward, grabbing his midsection as the toy was ripped from his grasp.

“Here.” The girl thrust the plushie out to Max.

He wiped the moisture from his tear-streaked cheeks with one hand as he reached out for his beloved Sir Inks a Lot with the other. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” She gave him a bright smile that washed all of his sadness away. “My name’s Riley. Want to play with me?”

“We can do it anytime you want.” She assured him. “It’s not like we’re not good at.”

Max smiled at the reference to their romantic and sexual past.

They had lost their virginity to each other in high school and spent six months exploring everything the other had to offer. Then Max had confessed to being bisexual and wanting to explore with other people. Primarily men. His relief when Riley had agreed to break up romantically but remain friends had been overwhelming. She was and remained the closest friend he had.

A month ago, they had gotten drunk and fallen into bed together. It had felt good, comfortable, and familiar. He loved her.

That didn’t mean he wasn’t in love with Liam and that’s why he needed her support at the upcoming Beltane Ball that the palace held every year.

His arms tightened around her. “So to be clear, you know I love you and you’re okay helping me try to get Liam’s attention?”

Her grin widened until her cheeks hurt. “Boy, yes. Did we or did we not discover relationship anarchy at the same time?”

Giddiness crashed through his chest. The idea that you could love people but still remain autonomous was brilliant enough. Add in the deconstruction of things like relationship hierarchy and mono-normativity and, well, it had been paradigm-shifting.

“Okay,” he nodded as relief washed over him. “I would never do anything to hurt you, Riley!”

“I know.” She leaned up and kissed him softly on the lips.

He melted against her for a moment, then drew back. Because he had to know for sure everything was okay between them. “Then why the hesitancy when I asked you to go to the ball with me?”

“Because I’ve never been to the palace, silly!” Her family was insanely wealthy, but not noble.

“Oh, yeah!” Max tended to forget the difference in their social status. Mainly because it didn’t matter to him. People were people and titles like Duke and Count meant nothing when it came to what kind of person someone was. After all, Neville was noble.

“Oh, yeah! I mean…what do I even wear? Do I need to know how to curtsy? What if—”

Max cut her off by jerking her back into his embrace. “Don’t worry, padawan. We have two weeks. I’ll teach you everything you need to know!”

“Great!” Riley bounced on her toes, excitement swirling through her midsection.

The palace! What an exciting adventure!

She threw her arms around him. “We could make a week of it! Go into the city. Shopping, dining, museums, the theater….”

He dipped his head toward her, his lips bare inches from hers. “Can we share a room?”

“Oh, we’re going to share a lot more than a room!” she assured him just before their lips crashed together.

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Esme profiled Tyler for sure because she would be working with him. I would want to know just enough because knowing everything would be intimidating.

Might as well share stuff I already have written

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“So what else do you know? Just how deep did you dig?”

“I kept it pretty superficial. Once I saw you didn’t have an extensive criminal record…”

“Drunk and disorderly. I was nineteen. And stupid.”

“...I figured I didn’t need to turn over too many stones. I know that when you weren’t on active duty, you were stationed all over Europe; mostly doing diplomatic security jobs. Prague, Lucerne, Vienna, Brussels, Berlin. All of those are a pretty long way from Australia.”

“You find out any personal stuff? Other than my drunken brush with the law?”

“Just what DID you do to get arrested? Or is that top secret? Will you have to kill me if you tell me?”

“Not if you promise never to tell anyone.”

“Your secret is safe with me.”

“And it’s not top secret. Just embarrassing.”

(stares up at him in wait, spoon poised against her lips)

“I pissed on the side of a cop car. Then threw up in it after they cuffed me and tossed me in the back.”

“Oh…” Those dark eyes widen, and she pops the serving of ice cream in her mouth. “...yeah…that is a little…embarrassing.”

“If you laugh, I just may have to kill you after all."

“I’d be laughing with you, not at you.”

“Yeah, sure you would.”

“I guess you were kind of a lightweight back then, huh?”

“Just a bit.”

“For what it’s worth, I’ve had my own humiliating experience. That involved alcohol and vomit.”

“Is that one of the things I get to find out if I behave myself? Play my cards right?”

“Maybe,” she sing-songs.

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Nothing like having these type of rumors spread when you’re already having pregnancy woes from morning sickness and recovering from an operation. Especially when lies spread faster than the truth does!

Rumours

As Casey recovers from her operation & rests up due to her worsening morning sickness she is blindsided by rumours that Ethan is the father of her baby.

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Ah, it’s beautiful that she is walking, but so sad that Casey wasn’t with her for this precious memory.

Tori’s First Steps

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I can understand Alex wanting to connect with this Nik. It has been so long since she was with him and this comforted her to allow herself to believe this was her Nik.

I hope that she gains some answers from her friends. It may be difficult since none of them know Nik, but maybe she will find answers to help her understand some of what has happened to her, not Nik.

- Chapter 4: Lovers & Strangers

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Female MainCharacter: Alexis Clarissa Fontaine

Pairing: F!MC×NikRyder

Summary: Paths cross again. Strangers in love.

Word Count: 1.1K words

Rating: Teen (Fluff)

Warnings: none

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Lonely, wandering down the streets of New Orleans while constantly looking back and forth. What was going on? Where did Vera go and why did she leave? Everything around her still looked like the same old New Orleans. Did she somehow accidently time-traveled? No, it can't be... The time was still present, she just checked as a huge poster hung in a shop that advertised an event with the correct date and year. But how was Elijah here and therefore Nik a total stranger?? Shapeshifters perhaps??

"Hey!" A familiar voice greeted her by pulling her away from her current thoughts. She turned around and found herself facing...

"Nik?"

The blond-haired shyly stepped closer to her and gently looked at her which warmed her heart. A sweet smile on his face

"I... I... I didn't thank you for trying to save my life before. Thanks. I'm so glad to see you again. Are you alright?"

"I am now. After seeing you. Where's the dog?"

"I just left her home. My parents will look after her, in the meantime, I will go to my office. Just finished some work and was about to head home."

"Your parents? You live with them? Are you sure these people are your real parents.", Alex asked curiously. The Nik she knew lost his parents when he was a child and now this Nik lived with them. Her question surprised the young man.

"Uhh, yes. There are my real parents, why wouldn't they? I spent my whole life with them. My mother is Cajun if you haven't noticed from my accent."

"Hmmm, okay. I believe you. That's true, your mother was... is Cajun. Ummm... well... I...", she tried to progress while her head was spinning now with more questions than before.

"What is it? You okay? Wanna grab some ice cream with me?"

"Ice cream at night? Uhh, sure.", she agreed, blushing as Nik took her hand and pulled her inside a small shop.

Inside the cashier happily greeted them and prepared their orders. One vanilla ice cream and one pistachio ice cream. Both grabbed their dessert and were seated outside the shop where other customers were having their meals in an outdoor area with tables and chairs.

"Nik, you shouldn't have paid for my ice cream. I had money too."

"But I wanted too. I invited you for some ice cream, didn't I?"

Both smiled shyly at each other which brought an awkward silence between them. At least they could tell that they were focused on finishing their ice cream. The milky dessert sweetened everything. The waffle cone was eaten at last. Soon they were about to finish the cone which made Alex worry. If they finished, he would leave her and she didn't want that. She wanted to stay like this with him forever, hoping this moment together would never end.

"Your milkshake order.", a waiter came by and brought Alex and Nik a strawberry milkshake with only two straws inside. It made both their faces turn pink.

"One milkshake and two straws?", Nik blushed.

"Nik, did you ordered this?", she asked, hoping for Nik to remember everything again because they often shared one drink with two straws inside.

"Oh, my apologies. Wrong table.", the waiter apologized, took back the order and left.

"Ha, how funny! Nik, could you believe he thought we were a couple?!", she joked, trying to start a conversation with him.

"Yup, for someone like me who was never involved in romance or any relationship."

"Wait, what??!! Really? What about your exes?"

"How can I have exes when I was never in any romantic relationship? I just wasn't interested in being in a relationship because I was or am focused on my career and taking care of my parents."

"What career?"

"I teach children, but currently I'm trying to become a lawyer."

"You and children??!!"

"Why not? They're lovely. Purely innocent and sweet. One day I want to get married and have children to build a family.", he explained which highly surprised Alex.

"Wow, Nik... I... I didn't know."

"Beautiful one, you know my name and a bit about myself too now, but what is your name? I'd like to get to know you better too.", he asked which made her smile, especially the fact that he called her beautiful.

"Oh sorry, my name is Alexis. But I only want to be called Alex. It's nice to get to know you better, Nik. And thanks for the ice cream. This made me feel better now. I wish this moment would never end."

"Really, why?"

"Because I... I... I like you. A lot", she hesitated a little.

"The kiss from before..."

"Oh that, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Nik. I shouldn't have, I didn't knew that...", she got interrupted as Nik gently rested his fore-finger on her rosy lips.

"That's alright, I forgot about that. It... It kinda felt good, honestly. You're beautiful, so thanks for trying to save me before.", he confessed while his cheeks turned softly pink. His face moved the distance between her face as he gently cupped her face in his hands.

"Nik, I love you. I love you no matter what. You're perfect."

"Why? You just met me and I'm not someone special. I'm no muscular, athletic guy like many other women might fall in love with. Just a nerd and...", he whispered.

"Hush, Nik. I want to kiss you. Love you. Feel you. Become one with you.", she begged. After all it's been months since she was last together with Nik. She needs him now.

Without holding it together, they got closer. Closer, closer, and closer. Their lips crashed for a passionate kiss, one that made them feel one. Too irresistible to stop. His hands moved over her back and pulled her close to him while her hands were resting on his chest.

After a few more kisses, he quickly pulled away from her and looked away with guilt, asking himself what he was doing right now.

"What am I doing? Sorry, I didn't mean to... Sorry, about this. The kiss. I'm not good at it. I shouldn't have. I would like to get to know you better before... before things go...", he tensed.

"Nik, I..."

"No, I need time to consider. Sorry, I don't know you well enough.", he answered which disappointed her. He didn't know her but she knew him. Her long-lost boyfriend. Her love. Her everything. This Nik was diffrent, but still... He's still Nik. He couldn't be a shapeshifter, because a shapeshifter would try to harm her, try to prove himself as being the real Nik Ryder. But this Nik didn't remember her. He saw Alex as a stranger or maybe a new friend.

"I'm sorry, Nik."

"That's okay, I couldn't resist kissing you either, after the way you kissed me before. It felt good. I'm sorry for that. And I'm sorry again, but I have to leave now. Got pretty late, huh? I hope you liked my ice cream invitation and again thanks for trying to save me before.", he gave her a warm smile, turned his back to leave her, but then stopped.

"What happened?", she asked him. He slowly turned around, trying to meet her eyes.

"That skeleton from before... What was that? It's not like real monsters exist, right? That was fake. Fake, but scary. And the man with weapons who said you were his student? Glowing light arrows? What's going on?", he dared to ask as he hid his fear.

"Nik, don't worry. Everything will be alright. We're in this together.", she closed the distance, placed her hand on his cheek and planted a sweet kiss on his lips which made him feel better.

"Thanks, Alex. When will I meet you again?"

Very soon again, she promised. Soon they will be united again after finding out what really happened to him. Her Nik. Now, both headed separate ways. Nik went to his home and Alex back to the Graveyard Shift where she left some of her friends.

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Things have become even more confusing for Alex! Is it safe for her to wander around alone in this condition?

I hope that she finds some answers to all of these puzzling questions. She must feel absolutely alone.

- Chapter 3: The Unknown

[ Please read past chapters before this ]

-> Masterlist of this Mini Series <-

Female MainCharacter: Alexis Clarissa Fontaine

Pairing: F!MC×NikRyder

Other characters in this chapter: Katherine, Vera Reimonenq, Ivy, Garrus, Krom, Elijah,...

Summary: Nik doesn't remember Alex, instead... Elijah Ryder and the bloodwraith are back.

Word Count: 1.1K words

Rating: Teen (Mystery, Angst)

Warnings: Language, Talk about death

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GIF interpretation: Alex loses her lover, Nik Ryder. Again.

With an old enemy left and getting rescued by an old, familiar stranger from a past vision, Alex froze, slowly trying to progress. She's shocked, and so is the blond next to her. Nik Ryder, being an absolute stranger tried to calm down his pet. Never in his life has he seen that kind of creature, and now being saved by an old man who shoots glowing arrows in the modern 21st century?? Both face Elijah with open mouths. The legendary nighthunter, Elijah Ryder standing now in front of them.

"What are ya' both lookin' at me??", the old man muttered.

"I... Uh, Elijah? Is that you? No, it can't be. You're supposed to be dead.", Alex unsurely spoke.

"Oh, here I go to war and ya' already expect me to be dead?!! I may be old, but tougher than you think, child. Look at you, getting saved... and... Who's that pretty boy of your's anyway?", his strict gaze turned to Nik who was standing next to her. Nik who felt addressed, cleaned away the dust from his clothes and adjusted his glasses while his dog curiously started sniffing the surrounding area.

"Thank you for the rescue, sir. I don't know how you did this or what that was, but thanks. My name's Nik.", he reached his hand forward to shake Elijah's hand, but the old man avoided the friendly gesture and turned his strict gaze back towards Alex.

"How many times did I tell you to stay away from danger and not take things into your own hands when I'm not around?! You would have been dead now, child. Glad that I appeared on time, huh? And what are you even wearing? Where's ya' huntin' gear?"

"Uhhh, I'm wearing my regular clothes. My white shoulder-free top and blue jeans. Excuse me, what's going on? Who are you? You can't be alive, because you died years ago?!!"

"What non-sense are ya' muttering? Enough! Let's pay Garrus a visit, he'll have to explain. I told him to look out for ya' and...", he answered, grabbed her arm and pulled her to follow him until Nik intervened.

"Hey, back off!! Is this the way you treat a woman?"

"She's my student and my responsibility. Mind your own business, pretty boy.", he shooted a glare at him.

Exchanging another glance with Alex, Nik decided to turn his back and leave. His loyal dog follows him. Alex's heart sank seeing Nik go. Not after finally seeing him again. What's happening? What's going on? That man can't be her Nik. He doesn't even recognize her. Maybe a look-alike?

"Nik...", she sadly wispered while shedding another tear for him. She wanted him back, found him, and then she lost him.

"Child, I expected better from you. Remember what I once said, the closer you get to a person, the weaker you get. The more it will hurt you one day, so don't get too close. Don't trust anyone.", he explained in a harsh tone as she turned her attention towards him.

"Nik is the love of my life and I trust him from the bottom of my heart."

"A few months I was just gone and ya' already changed. Look how close the bloodwraith was about to kill ya'. Guess, I'll have to have a few strict words with Garrus for not looking after ya' while I was gone."

"Oh yes, lead me to Garrus. He'll explain what exactly is going on here.", she glared at Elijah.

The entrance doors of the Graveyard Shift shot open, as Elijah Ryder and Alex Clarissa Fontaine marched together inside. Both seeking answers. A friendly face with shimmering blue eyes greeted them.

"Elijah sir. Alex darling. Glad to..."

"I told ya' to look after her while I was gone. Just returning from NY and then I discover her beeing chased after the bloodwraith while holding hands with a guy."

"What??! My apologies, I didn't know. Alex, I thought you were at home?"

"Uhhhhh, Garrus. Explain first... Why is Elijah Ryder still alive and standing next to me? Nik said that he died when he was 17."

"What rubbish are y'a sayin', girl? Nothing ever happened to me and who's that Nik guy you're talking 'bout? Second thing, why were ya' runnin' away from the wraith, like a damn coward? I taught you to fight.", Elijah intervened when Alex was asking Garrus the question.

Before Alex could answer back, suddenly someone hugged her from behind which startled her at first. But then she calmed herself down after discovering who it was.

"Hey Alex, missed me?"

"Katherine?!! You're... You're back!!!"

Delighted to see her friend after so many months, she turned around to face her, returning her a warm welcoming hug. Again, tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Katherine, is that really you?! And the scars on your cheek... You're hurt. Did the war...?", she sniffed.

"I'm as hell as fine. Long time not seen, huh? Just returned with Elijah from the Vampire War. New York is safe now."

"I'm glad that you're alright, Katherine. I missed you. But... What is happening here and what happened to Nik? And Elijah??!!"

"Who's Nik, sweety?"

"Ooooh, is our Alex in love?! I want to know too. Who's Nik? Is he good-looking?", Ivy came from behind to tease her and giggled.

"Oh, not you all too!!", she begged and angrily dashed outside, leaving everyone behind in Graveyard Shift. Escaping those questions and everything. What should she do? What just happened? Of course, she's happy to finally have Katherine back, but Nik? Instead, she got Elijah??? No. No!! As Alex's mind tried to process everything, her eyes discovered a heartwarming, familiar face. It's... It's Vera who's lonely walking down the streets.

"Veraaaa!!!", she shouted, hoping that she knew at least what was happening. As she called her the second time, their eyes met each other's. Mysterious dark eyes. But before she could finally catch up to her, Vera frightened and ran away.

"What??!! Veraaaa, nooooo! Stop!!!"

Hearing Alex her screams, Katherine, Elijah, Garrus, Krom and Ivy dashed out from the Graveyard Shift to check on her.

"What's the matter, darling?"

"Everything okay? Why are you screaming Vera's name? Did she try to harm you?", Krom asked with concern as they all faced Alex and her tears.

"Wha... Wha... What? Why would Ve... Vera try to harm me? She's my friend."

"Because she's a Reimonenq. And a Reimonenq only wants power.", Elijah hissed.

"But Vera is different and not like her mother, Elijah."

"Why do ya' care for her? I thought I already convinced ya'? She's an enemy who can't be trusted. You two are no friends."

Nik beeing a total stranger? Elijah is alive? Not beeing friends with Vera? One night all friends were sitting together to comfort each other. But now everything and everyone has become unknown.

"I... I... I'll go for a walk. I want to be alone for a while, please.", Alex requested, turned away and left without turning back.

"What's wrong with this girl?!!", Elijah hissed.

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It seems like Alex has been transported by the mirror into an alternate reality. This Nik isn’t a hunter and doesn’t recognize her… that would have driven me insane if I was her. To have longed for news of him or his return and end up in this situation, it has to be very confusing for her.

I love that she looks for her Nik within this person, though. Feeling that he must have lost his memory, but wanting to be his protector. Since her attempt to destroy the bloodwraith was overshadowed by the bright light, I wonder if she actually has her powers here.

They were saved by the elder Ryder… Elijah! This has to surprise Alex even more than the bloodwraith appearing.

Bound by Fate (Mini-Series)

- Chapter 3: A Blast from the Past

[ Please read Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 before this ]

Female MainCharacter: Alexis Clarissa Fontaine

Pairing: F!MC×NikRyder

Summary: Will Nik Ryder return to Alex?

Word Count: 1.7K words

Rating: Teen (Angst, Drama, Romance)

Warnings: Angst, Supernatural Creatures

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Lonely sitting in Nik's apartment, Alex couldn't hold back her tears after what she just found out a few minutes ago and was silently crying inside a pillow. Where are Katherine and Nik? Are they safe and when will they come back home? Suddenly her thoughts got interrupted by the ringing of her phone.

"Please be Nik and Katherine, please be Nik and Katherine, please be...", she kept wispering before glancing at the phone.

Hope dies at last, unfortunatly it wasn't Nik or Katherine. It was just Luc. After calming herself quickly down, she answered. Luc requested her to come over to his shop for some help. It sounded very important, so she decided to pay him a visit. Also, as a good friend he deserves to know the news regarding Nik and Katherine too.

After a few minutes, Alex entered Luc's shop which was filled with boxes of new stock like weapons and other magical items. She was requested to guard them while Luc was working in the backroom. Alex often came to help Luc, because she's trustworthy and always helps her friends.

Silently wandering around the shop, she inspected the mysterious and magical items around her, but still couldn't hold back her tears for Nik and Katherine.

"Oh, I hope they're safe and alright. I miss both of them. Oh Nik,...", she wispered.

Dusty tomes, ancient scrolls, old artifacts, pendants, jewels, some rare herbs and other things. A large, golden-framed mirror standing in the corner of the salesroom caught her eyes which reflected herself and her sadness. Tears touching her rosy cheeks as she watched herself into the large mirror. A strange feeling made her move closer like a magnet towards the mirror as she rested her hand on the golden framing, but she didn't noticed as her thoughts of her lover, Nik Ryder blinded her.

"Nik, why did you left me? What did the cruel world even do for you that you decided to protect it??! If only you didn't left for New York. If only you were safe and sound, standing by my side. Some of the other nighthunters didn't even joined the war because of their safety, but why you? Have you forgotten me? What if your birthparents never died and you never became a nighthunter, you would have stayed with me, right?", she desperatly asked herself these questions while fighting her tears again.

Will she get the answers of her questions? Maybe not from Nik himself, but from the mirror infront her which suddenly started glowing in a golden color. It was so bright, that it illuminated the whole room which slowly began to move around her. Feeling all dizzy, she took hold of the mirror while hoping that wouldn't break. Her vision got blurry and the strange light was still there. She had a feeling as if she was falling until... it was silence.

"Luc...?", she wispered, carefully opened her eyes and discovered the large mirror infront of her not glowing or shining anymore, while her hands were still holding the golden framing. Everything looked normal again, as if nothing happened. As if it was her own imagination and her brain playing tricks with her. Blinking a few times, she let the framing go and rubbed her eyes while wobbling on her legs, until someone wrapped his arms around her waist to support her.

"Alex, everything alright? Please, take a seat", Luc requested and placed her on a nearby chair.

Feeling all dizzy, it took her a few minutes before coming back to her senses. As she opened her eyes, she discovered Luc sitting on a chair infront of her, touching her shoulder and worriedly looking at you.

"Luc?"

"Oui, it's me. Everything alright?"

"Mmmh... guess so... maybe.", she blinked a few times before feeling a little better.

"C'est bon.", he smiled as both stood up.

"Thanks Luc! Do you need any other help?"

"What? Uh, non. I don't need any help.", Luc confusingly looked at her.

"Oooh, okay. Well, let's just hope that Nik and Katherine will return soon", she weakly smiled at him without meeting his eyes.

"Nik?", Luc asked himself, but didn't continued his sentence as if there was something he couldn't explain himself and silently escorted Alex outside the shop.

Walking on the streets back home lonely in the middle of the night, with her mind only focused on her missing friends. How can she call that place home when there is no Nik Ryder waiting for her in the apartment? Because having him with her, makes that small apartment truely her home. And without noticing where she was going, she suddenly bumped into someone.

"Oooof!"

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I... I... Nik??!!!", she surprisingly realized who she bumped into. With bright smile on her face and tears welled up in her chocolate-brown eyes, she looked at the blonde standing infront of her.

"Nik, you're here. You're finally here.", and without warning him, she wrapped him into a hug. Feeling his presence made her much more realize that it is really him.

"You're here. You're finally back."

"Who are you?", he shoved her away and asked her. "And how do you know my name? Do I know you?"

His reactions shocked Alex, she was now stunningly looking at him instead of searching for comfort in his arms. She took a closer look and realized that the man looked diffrent. It was Nik, but he was wearing a black coat with black leather gloves. And he was wearing glasses. The new look may suit him but the glasses confused her since Nik actually has such a good eye-sight.

"Do I know you?", he asked again.

"What?"

"I said, do I know you? You know my name."

"Nik, what are you talking about? I... I... This is not a good time for joking around, I was so worried about you. Where's Katherine?"

"I think I'm not the person you're..."

Without letting him speak further, she pulled him closer by his collars and crashed her lips on his for a kiss while letting her tears fall for him. For the man she has been waiting for months, the love of her life, Nik Ryder.

The man wanted to pull away but couldn't as if an invisible power forced him to let himself beeing taken over her. But after a few seconds, he pulled himself away from her again and stared back with stormy eyes meeting her's.

"I don't know you. Leave me alone.", he turned his back towards her and straightend his collars.

"But Nik..."

"Goldie!! Goldie!! My girl, come here!!"

"Your girl? But Nik, I'm your... girl. Please don't say that you forgot me, moved on and...", she disappointedly explained.

A short distance away, an energetic Golden-Retriever dog joined him and playfully nuzzled it's nose against his leg. Sharing one look at Alex, the man walked away with the dog and didn't gave her a chance to talk.

"Nik, stop!!!! Nik!!! It's meeee, Alex. Have you lost your memory? Listen, you have to believe me. What did these vampires do to you? Let's go to Luc's shop, he'll help you. Or to Garrus his bar, he'll...", she screamed while running to catch up on him.

"Vampires? Did you just say vampires? Ya' lost your mind completly now. Besides, I don't visit bars.", he chuckled and continued walking.

"Nik..."

"Now leave me alone or..."

Suddenly, a nearby scream drawed their attention and as they turned to the left, Alex already met the empty, glowing eyes of a familar persuer. The scream the creature let out had such an high tone with made the poor dog panick and aggressivly bark at it.

"Calm down, Goldie. I'm here for you, girl. Let's get outta here.", he tried to calm the pet down by stroking it's fur, wispering into it's ear and looking into it's eyes. But the dog got more afraid since it could also sense the fear of his owner. He was afraid too and pulled his dog into the other directon to escape, while the monster was still luring infront of them, watching it's preys.

"It... it can't be. Is that... the Bloodwraith??!!!", Alex recognized an old enemy. The monster which hunted her years ago is now standing alive infront of her.

Another loud shriek appeared from it which frightened everyone. It's glowing eyes were watching all of them, but then it turned it's full attention only to Alex. Old memories appear in her head. Last time, she had Nik on her side to protect her but this time...

"Nik?"

"I... A living skeleton... Let's run!!!!!!", he panicked, grabbed Alex her wrist and started running together with his dog by his side. Alex only let him lead while beeing distracted by the surprise that he's trying to save her, even if he doesn't remember her. That's one thing she likes about him, that he cares about others without wanting to reveal his soft side. Somehow inside that stranger, there was still her Nik hidden from her. She felt that.

As the couple and their dog were escaping, the creature was still hot on their trails, chasing them down the streets until they reached an dead-end with no way out. The only way out was the way they came from, but now it got blocked by that creature which is still aggressivly hissing, waiting to kill.

"What is that thing??", Nik asked and lightly pressed Alex's hand.

"A Bloodwraith. It might be hunting me, but don't worry, I've got this. And I'll protect you, Nik. I won't let it harm you. You're under my protection now", she truely encouraged him.

"What are y'a? My bodyguard?"

"Oooooh, the idea of beeing Nik Ryder's personal bodyguard is truely badass.", she talked to herself and grinned.

"Help?"

"Oh, right.", she turned her focus back towards the creature. Taking confidently a few steps towards it, she raised her hands, ready to use her magic fae powers.

"Be careful.", Nik wispered.

"Okay, bloodwraith, I've finished you once and this time I will do it again cuz now I'm stronger than... Huh??"

Before she could say more, a bright light appeared out of no where which illuminated their whole surrounding. As if someone just shot some holy light arrows. Nik and Alex shielded their eyes, while Nik went on his knees, covered the eyes of his dog and pulled it closer to calm it down. A loud shriek of the bloodwraith was beeing heard which got weaker and weaker by the time. They all closed their eyes. When Alex slowly opened them again, the bloodwraith was gone. But instead, there was an old man with a white beard, hunter clothes and a crossbow standing infront of them.

"Elijah Ryder??!!!"

Author's note: "Sorry dear readers, but you guys seriously didn't thought that Alex and Nik will be easily and finally united in this chapter. No. And I'm sorry. 😢 But next chapter coming soon... Hopefully they'll be united again.

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secretaryunpaid · 5 days

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It broke my heart to see Alex falling apart in this way. I completely understand her fear and anxiety, especially not having any news for such a long time.

To learn that the war was over and there was no sign of Nik or Katherine, dead or alive, Alex’s nerves must have completely crumbled! The entire gang must feel so lost right now. How do they comfort her in this situation?

(I absolutely loved BB and couldn’t handle Jax dying, or any of them in the way Rheya destroyed either of them in that scene. It was heartbreaking!)

Bound by Fate (Mini-Series)

- Chapter 2: Hold On

[ Please read Chapter 1 before this ]

🩸With a connection to Choices: Bloodbound

Female MainCharacter: Alexis Clarissa Fontaine

Pairing: F!MC×NikRyder

Summary: A Supernatural War takes place.

Word Count: 1.9K words

Rating: Mature (Major character death)

Warnings: Depression, Angst, Vampires, Ferals, War, Mature Character Death

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Comments via Reblog wholeheartly welcome

Author's note: I'm sorry. Please don't cry 😭

It's been several months since both nighthunters, Nik and Katherine joined the supernatural war in New York caused by the vampires. At least her friend, Kristin Jones who lived in New York was currently staying in California and is safe there. Alex was sitting quietly on the white couch in the livingroom of Nik's apartment. The room was dark, she didn't turned the lights on and sadly stared into the air. Tears welled up in her chocolate-brown eyes because of worry, lonlieness and fear. No message, no phone call, no news, no new updates and no informations regarding the two missing hunters. No matter how much she tried to think about something else, get her mind away by trying out new things or watching TV (which wasn't about the current happenings)... she couldn't stop thinking about Katherine and Nik.

"I miss you.", she silently wispered.

Suddenly the front door of the apartment flew open revealing Garrus, Krom, Ivy, Cal and Vera. The bright light from outside blinding her eyes since she spent a long time in the darkness alone. Quickly her friend, Vera rushed inside, wrapped her into a gentle hug while Alex her eyes slowly adjusted the light. The rest of the friends entering the livingroom too. Cal sat on the other side next to her and gently wrapped his strong arm around her for support.

"Alex, why did you locked yourself up inside Nik's apartment for days? Luckily Garrus has an extra key of Nik's apartment. We're so worried about you. How long we're you sitting in the dark like this? Did you even had sleep at all?", Vera worriedly asked her friend while Krom began to unpack some fresh food which he brought for Alex. Garrus brought a warm blanket from the bedroom to keep her warm and Ivy served her tea.

"I... I... I'm worried about Nik and Katherine... it's been sooo long since we last heard of them. I'm so worried, it's not like them. Ohhhh my poor Nik, has he even eaten something yet? Is he freezing? What if something terrible happened them? What if they're in danger? Nik could be hurt and lying somewhere injured on the ground, because he likes to take risks. Oh, I'm so glad that Nik didn't made me pregnant by accident on our date that night, what would have happened to that poor child? I don't want to end up alone with a child like my mother did, while the father was missing or dead... Nooooooooo... Nooo, Nik!! What... what if he lost his memory, forgot who he is, forgot about me, forgot everything and decides to live in New York to build a new family there?!!!! Noooo, noooo, he can't do this to me, he... Ouch!!", Alex stopped to panick as Ivy slapped her face to calm her down.

"Thanks, Ivy. That slap felt good."

"You're welcome, Alex. No worries. Now stop worrying or making up szenarios that aren't true. Nik and Kate are strong and will take care of themselves. I know it, besides they have three clan leaders of the vampires on their side. Rheya won't win!", she answered, but deep inside Ivy was also scared. Rheya, the very first vampire ever existing... no one wants to mess up with her. No one. If the strong clan leaders were struggling than how much would the two nighthunters handle?

According to the newspaper called Immortal Times which can't be read by humans, delievers important informations and news only to supernatural beeings and those connected with the supernatural world in New Orleans. Things regarding the war in New York are beeing described with a bad turn-out. Several deaths, accidents and more. Garrus made sure to collect the newspaper from Nik's mailbox in the building before Alex would see it and worry about the headlines regarding the war which has been the top article on the front paper for months. Everyone connected to the supernatural world and it's beeings can't stop talking or gossiping about the vampires. They're keeping themselves updated every minute regarding the big war and hoping it won't come closer to their city or get even bigger.

"Please, stop worrying. I admit we're all worried as you are, but worrying won't change anything or make the situation better. Try to understand, Alex.", Krom tried to explain her and held a fork near her mouth with food stabbed on it. But she ignored her thirst and hunger and sadly looked at the ground.

"Look, Alex, Krom has made something yummy to eat for you. Krom, darling, can I eat if Alex doesn't want to? It looks so tasty and smells good, right?", Garrus teased and tried to cheer her up, hoping she would eat it.

"Sorry, Garrus, I made it only for Alex with my secret ingridient called love. And it would hurt my stony heart if she didn't took a bite. Besides, would Nik be happy to hear that his rookie is shedding tears, didn't ate or drinked anything? Would Nik be happy to see the sad Alex who locked herself up in the dark? I don't think so, he'll blame all of us that we haven't taken good care of you. He'll blame Garrus, Ivy, Cal, Vera and me."

"No, he won't.", she answered and took a bite which satisfied everyone as she slowly began to eat food and drink tea. After finishing a light meal in silence, she met the eyes of her friends and gave them a thankful smile.

"Thank you, you're right! Sitting here sadly won't help. I say, let's hit for New York and find them", she commanded which made everyone's smiles fade away.

"What???!! Have you lost your mind completly, girl? Rheya is a powerful vampire!! It's too dangerous, everyone tries to escape from there and you...?", Ivy freaked out.

"I defeated a dangerous bloodwraith once which no one ever could have done before, but I did. I made the impossible possible and now I'm stronger than before. Plus, I have the holy blessings of the Fate on my side and my fae powers are getting better and better."

"That's what I call overconfidence. Girl, I like your courage and style, but you have no idea what you're talking about. Better stay out of something where you have zero idea about."

"But Ivy, we have no news regarding Nik and Katherine. Where are they? Why aren't they contacting us?"

Silence. That was the only answer she could get. This silence which made everyone worry. Hopefully they will hear some answers soon.

Meanwhile in New York City...

"Aaaargh!!", he screamed in pain as he was lying wounded in the streets of New York City. Ferals, which are dangerous creatures had surrounded and surprisingly attacked him as he was walking lonely through the dark.

"Hissss..."

He tried to stand up and fight, but he felt too weak after gaining several wounds and injuries through the night. And these mindless ferals had no mercy and couldn't stop attacking him.

"Ugly monsters, get off me!! Don't touch me or else...arrgh!! Arrrghh!! No, no,... Aaaargh, need to... need to fight. Need to stay alive. For... For my Alex. Hold on, I...", he talked to himself and then he got unconscious. Everything faded away.

"Ryder!!!", Katherine yelled as she found him. Quickly she took her sai and ran into the horde of ferals with some supportive vampires from Clan Matsou on her side.

"Hold on." were Nik's last words for Alex before he fainted...

After the war...

Back to the Graveyard Shift in New Orleans. Early in the morning, Alex and her friends were gathered around, sitting in the bar patiently waiting for any news regarding the war and their two nighthunter-friends, Katherine and Nik. Cal was calling his friends from New York to get any information.

"Hmm, yes. Okay. Yes.", he was talking on his phone while the whole crew was staring at him and waiting for answers. Vera moved to closer to Alex and whispered something to encourage her.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine. I think..."

But before Vera could finish her sentence, Cal burst into tears. Sadness took over the calm man, he started to shake and shouted into the phone.

"No, no, noooo... It... It can't be. Nooo!"

They all silently stared at Cal unsure what to do or say next. No one has ever seen Cal Lowell, a strong werwolf, in a condition like this. Not knowing what's happening or what they're talking about at the phone, Alex's heart beat increased and her eyes welled up with tears. Making her vision blurry. She's scared to know. Scared to know what they're talking about. What's happening. Scared to know the truth. Scared about Nik and Katherine. Carefully she touched Cal's arm and tried to speak through her tears.

"Ca...Ca...Cal... What's wrong?"

"What happened Cal?", Krom was afraid to know as well and wrapped his arm around him. Seeing Cal like this, Ivy quickly took the phone away from him and answered instead.

"Adrian, what's the matter? What happened? Why is Cal...? Hello? Hellooooooo?!!!"

"He's dead.", Cal silently answered as he calmed himself down.

"Cal, we were supposed to find out about Katherine and... and... No, noooo, noooooooo... It... it can't be.", Alex began to cry. Ivy cancelled the call and rushed towards Alex for a hug.

"Cal, what are you talking about? Who's dead?"

"Jax. Jax Matsou is dead.", he sniffed.

"What? Who's... who's Jax?", Alex sadly wispered and calmed herself down a bit.

After a few minutes of silence Cal's sparkly eyes met her's and he answered.

"Jax Matsou is a good vampire friend of mine and the leader of Clan Matsou. I met him in Las Vegas where Kavinski held me captive behind bars like every other supernatural creature. Thanks to Jax and his vampire friends, me and many other creatures got their freedom back that day. They freed me. If it wasn't for the vampires from New York, I would have probably still be held captive and wouldn't have returned back to New Orleans. And if I haven't returned to New Orleans, I would've never met you all and Donny would be... well..."

Tears welled up in his eyes again as he thought about Donny, his younger brother. If Cal wouldn't have returned from Las Vegas on time, he maybe wouldn't have met Nik and Alex who helped him to save Donny. Donny, who made a deal with the owner of Club Persephone to cage-fight against a minotaur. If they wouldn't have made it on time, Donny wouldn't have been probably already dead.

"Cal, please calm down.", Vera worriedly requested and rubbed his shoulder.

"Jax is dead. My friend is dead. You have no idea how much fun I had with him. The karaoke and... I never thought about getting so close with vampires as a werewolf. They treated me as if I was one of them. Jax was such a strong fighter who fought for justice and supported the weaker ones and little ones. I miss him."

"Oh Cal, I'm so sorry."

"Don't be, it's not your fault, it was the war. Bad things always happen to the good ones. Jax is dead and there is no clue about Katherine and Nik."

"What?!!", everyone around Cal panicked.

"Yes, Adrian said that the war is over, but there's no clue where the hunters are or what happened to them. They're still trying the best to find our friends.", he carefully tried to explain and sadly looked away still shocked by the news.

Sadness, worry and fear overtook everyone, so everyone decided to go back home earlier. There was no use to hang out together and celebrate that the war is over with their friends still missing and Jax beeing dead.

May the great vampire rest in peace.

I'm sorry, but in my BB play-through he died 😢

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