Lady of the Rose

In a blink of an eye, he can no longer hear the rustling of the trees nor singing of the birds. The sky slowly grows dark as the tune that his lover is humming stops and the warmth on his lap disappears. Then by some unseen force, his arms are jerked backwards and his back is slammed against the trunk.

Something holds him against the tree as he tries to twist away, but even with his godly strength, he cannot escape.

Pairing: IronFrost Rating: T - Warning for Mafia Typical Violence 

It has been two hours. Just two hours of separation and Tony receives the news that Loki was kidnapped. 

 Also known as: Mafia AU where Tony and Loki are in a mafia clan and the new group decides to kidnap one of them. 

Stephen finds the area after a few more minutes of walking and he crouches to the nearest patch of land where the herbs are, smiling at the sight of the lively green blanketed by a very thin layer of snow. It always amazes him at how these plants survive on this mountain given its unnaturally cold climate. 

Life finds a way.

He is unearthing some of the herbs and gently placing them on the basket when he hears it. A crackle of the rocks coming from behind him that is not easily caused by the mere wind and Stephen slowly straightens his body, his mind bringing him back to the present. He then hears the raspy breaths of another person approaching him.

He’s not alone. 

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Pairing: Ironstrangefrost

Rating: Explicit for Sexual Content and depictions of violence

“Be true to yourself, Stephen,” Wong tells him gently. “Don’t let their words get to you.”

“You’re the only one who sees me.” Stephen quietly admits to him.

“Stephen, I am not the only one standing by your side. Our God has blessed you-”

“Well, I never asked to be blessed!” Raising his voice angrily, Stephen clenches his fists as he looks at his friend. “I just want to be normal.”

Wong stares at him for a while and Stephen takes a deep breath to calm himself, bowing his head. He hears the rustle of robes before he feels Wong sit down beside him.

“The gods work in ineffable ways, unknown to even to their most devout of worshippers,” Wong says, nudging one of the firewoods in place. “Your blessing is a riddle from the gods, the solution to that riddle is between you and the gods.”

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Crepusculum Deorum: Chapter 5 - Mountain of Loneliness

The tavern is full of many different people, as most taverns in this area seem to be. 

Noble knights take a brief reprieve from their journeys, and tired farmers gather to discuss the weather and crops. The room is filled with the music of a travelling bard who performs for a free meal and maybe more. 

It is bustling with casual chatter and the clinking of glasses as patrons raise a toast together in celebration of things unknown to those outside their groups. The barkeeper dutifully cleans the newly washed glasses, and a pair of maids weave through the crowd serving the patrons their drinks. It is peaceful in its own way, the atmosphere filled with happy cheers and raucous laughter as the bard plays an uplifting tune that encourages some of the crowd to clap and stomp along. 

In the midst of the revelry the doors open and a young woman draped in a black cloak enters, the fabric clasped closed in the front by golden buttons that hint at her status. While some do not notice her, being busy with their own interactions, others do turn their heads to look at her closely. Her long golden hair loosely flowing down her back, swaying slightly as she approaches the bar and sits daintily on one of the stools, sweeping her hair to the side before unclasping her cloak, revealing the crimson red gown that she wears underneath.

Fic rating: Explicit Pairing/s: IronStrangeFrost, FrostIron, IronStrange, FrostStrange

He moves in time with the drum beats, touching the flame with his bare hand to ignite the other end of the fire blade, spinning it quickly as he transfers the knife from one hand to the other without missing a beat. He can feel the heat from the flame, it being slightly uncomfortable but he endures it, letting the dance that he has practiced for weeks move his body in coordination with the other dancers. 

Pairing: IronFrostStrange 

Rating: Explicit for Sexual Content and Violence

Chapters: 2/? 

Summary: Serving in the God of Fire's temple is a dream come true for Stephen. His devotion and faith in his God is well met by his fellow initiates and Priests and he is content in his servitude. Little did he know that a blessing from the God he worships will change things forever. 

From rituals to accidents, Stephen endures it all until he comes face-to-face with the very God he holds in high regard and respect. Things are about to get interesting . 

Rated EXPLICIT for Sexual Content and Violence

Pairing: IronStrange [Eventual IronStrangeFrost]

Summary: Serving in the God of Fire's temple is a dream come true for Stephen. His devotion and faith in his God is well met by his fellow initiates and Priests and he is content in his servitude. Little did he know that a blessing from the God he worships will change things forever.

From rituals to accidents, Stephen endures it all until he comes face-to-face with the very God he holds in high regard and respect. Things are about to get interesting.

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A God AU that has been in the works for months! I am excited to finally share this with you all!

Link to fic here! -> Crepusculum Deorum

Rated Teen for some swearing

Summary: Tony just wanted a cup of coffee after being stuck in the hospital because him improving his clunky metal suit did cause a little explosion. Little did he know that he was about to meet a hot blue eyed doctor by the coffee vending machine. 'Coffee shops? Overrated. Coffee Vending Machines? Perfect.