My Dream

I See the Light

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The amount of people that related with (Y/N)'s story made me so sad-- I'm sorry to all that have parents like that. Never let others, especially family, bring you down, because despite what people say, blood is not thicker than water.

Family is who you choose. I learned that a long time ago myself.

I will personally go and whack the kneecaps of anyone who has ever harmed any of you because you aRE ALL MY CHILDREN AND I LOVE YOU-- 👹❤️❤️❤️

YOU ARE ALL AMAZING AND PERFECT BEINGS. YOU'RE ALL BEAUTIFUL AND HANDSOME AND SO KIND AND UNIQUE!! ❤️❤️

I LOVE YOUUUU!

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The sky was dark and full of stars by the time (Y/N) slows the row boat to a stop, the boat turning to its side and allowing the perfect view of the kingdom for (Y/N) and Faunus. There were other large ships near the docks of the kingdom, several long boats scattered in the water as well. The two were caught in a comfortable silence, Faunus watching the sky with an anxious expression, hand gripping the edge of the boat tightly as he sighs.

"Hey," (Y/N) softly calls, setting her hand over his as she sits next to him. "Are you okay?"

Faunus looks down, chuckling weakly as he whispers, "I'm terrified."

(Y/N) blinks in surprise, her eyebrows furrowing as she slowly removes her hand. "Why? Is something wrong?"

"Well-- no, but..." Faunus sighs once more, struggling to find the right words as he turns to face her. "It's just... I've been looking out a window for 18 years... dreaming about what it might feel like when those lights rise in the sky."

He looks down for a moment, frowning deeply. "What if... What if it's not everything I dreamed it would be?"

(Y/N) smiles reassuringly, her eyes flicking up to the sky. "Trust me. It will be."

Faunus follows her gaze, looking up as well. "And if it is? What do I do then?"

(Y/N) hums lightly in thought, her smile growing. "I guess after, you get to find yourself another dream."

Faunus felt himself smile as he begins to relax, a soft chuckle leaving him.

"How about... How about we try to find a new dream together after this?"

His eyes widen in surprise as he quickly looks to her, (Y/N)'s head turned away from him. She slowly turns to look at him, bashfully smiling as she tilts her head.

Faunus beams back, scooting a bit closer to her as he nods. "I'd like that."

He clears his throat a bit nervously, rubbing the back of his neck as he looks away. "And, uh... your parents were wrong, you know. You... You were a wonderful dancer. It was... really fun, dancing with you."

(Y/N) was caught off guard, staring at him with surprise before she lets out a soft laugh.

"Thank you, sunshine. It was fun dancing with you, too."

Faunus grins giddily to himself, Pascal croaking quietly with an amused eye roll from his seat.

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Queen Arianna stands in front of her husband, King Frederic, a small but sad smile on her face as she adjusts the sun medallion around his neck. She smooths the material under her hand as she traces it upward, fixing his collar for him before pausing when she notices his face.