(Twst Slashfic/Yumeship/OCxCannon/LeoDex) Eclipse Celebration Day (Part 1)
The day wasn't like every other day in the Savanna, it was Eclipse Celebration Day, a rare holiday for the kingdom that normally meant good luck to all who got to see the eclipse..
This was a certain Fox’s first time celebrating the Holiday, but not as a local as a Royal; obviously Leona’s “Prince” title doesn't go away, he'll always be the “Second Prince of the Sunset Savanna” just the title has gotten easier to digest now that he has his Husband, right now said Husband is being filled in about the history of the holiday from the royal Advisor
Kifaji: Soon we'll do a quick seating check for the parade, where the Royals minus the children are sat and arranged to give the citizens the best view of them
Kifaji: we've only celebrated this holiday a handful of times, so every time we do, it never hurts to make a morning spectacle of it, than at night-
Dex: What if it's a solar eclipse instead of a lunar eclipse?
Kifaji: ah.. excellent question, Prince Dex-
Dex: please just call me Dex..
Kifaji chuckles: you've been in the family for 3 years now and you're still not used to it?
Dex: I wasn't born into this life.. so sorry if it feels weird.. maybe Sire? Something more gender neutral- because ya know?
Kifaji: right.. apologies Dex Sire.. I am not used to the alternative pronouns it seems-
Dex laughs: I've been in this family for 3 years now and you're still not used to it?
Kifaji chuckles: Touche, now as I was saying in the event of a Solar eclipse, we'll throw a night Ball in a special location inviting all of the kingdom to join the mirth..
Dex: ooooh- makes sense.. so y'all celebrate it at the opposite time so people won't be too distracted to enjoy the eclipse
Kifaji smiles: you learn fast
Dex: you know how teach me,
Kifaji chuckles again: I taught King Falena and Prince Cheka.. but I doubt I'll be teaching your children though,
Dex: because we're not having a child?
Kifaji: because I'll be retiring soon enough..
Dex was soon returning to their shared room with their husband..but that last thing the advisor said stuck in their head..
Did he know something that Dex didn't?
Has Leona been wanting a child??
Leona has always stated that he found children annoying.. or at least that he finds Cheka annoying??
Was THAT it? He ONLY found Cheka annoying?..
honestly Dex couldn't think straight because of everything that's happening; if Leona did want a child the only way to know is ask him themselves!
Dex figured Leona had fallen asleep while Kifaji was teaching them the holiday, and by THIS point it's a surprise the two haven't been married longer.
The moment the Fox opened up the door they had seen that what they thought would happen did happen- Leona Kingscholar, with a half-ass buttoned dress shirt, and dress pants on, but no shoes in site hair still exactly like how he woke up this morning, and all his traditional jewelry being held in non dominant hand, The Fox gently closed the door slowly approaching the sleeping Lion, caging the Lion in with their arms as they start trying wake him up
Dex: Leona.. com'n we gotta get ready for the parade
Not even a single moment from the man, the Fox started to think.. just how predictable was their husband?
Dex kissed the Lion’s forehead and cheek before heading to their closet to change, starting to set out the clothes they were giving to Wear, just before they could start to change clothes, arms wrapped around them from behind pulling them into a hug
Dex: mornin’ sleeping beauty,
Leona Huffs: should've woken me up properly..
Dex laughs: you're the one who decided that nap time was right before a big celebration for your kingdom,
Leona: It's not as important as they're making it to be..
Dex: you say that about ALL holidays Leo..
Dex: Name oneLeona kisses their forehead: our anniversary~
Dex: that's not a holiday-
Leona turns them around setting his forehead on theirs: is to me~ and it's only one Worth celebrating in my eyes~
The Lion gently holds the Fox’s face, lifting it up to his own before closing the distance into a kiss; Dex’s hands hold on to his arm and they feel their husband slowly intertwining their tails together and soon they lose a bit of time in the kiss.. When they part from each other
Leona kissed their forehead one more time before going back to clothes hanging up
Leona: Kifaji filled you in on the holiday, huh?
Dex: yeah- he told me the history, how it's handled and what we'll be doing.. so I ain't going into this blind like at our engagement ceremony..
Leona: my brother was probably a bit too eager with that..
Dex shifts a bit: he also said something else that's kind of stuck in my head-
Leona slowly turns to them: hm?
Before Dex could continue their sentence there was knock on the door followed by a hoard of servants who were here to help the two get ready for the parade, several maids, Butlers and stylish help them into their outfits making sure everything was fitted correctly, before being sat down before the stylists who were Dolling the two up with Jewelry and makeup,
Dex audibly winced at the make-up being put on their face as well as yipped when they started to style their hair, from rough brushing, to curling, soon adding small golden hair clips and finally hairspraying it stiff-
The Foxes body language was clearly uncomfortable, stiff shoulders, clenched teeth, with clear signs that the Fox is forcing their ears to stand up to hide it all
Leona was so used to this treatment that he never noticed how it could bother someone, he just relaxes until the staff is finished with making him presentable but the moment he Heard his partner yip in such a way he's never heard THAT caused him to sit up looking over to the Fox eyes darting up and down to study them seeing how uncomfortable they are.. the Lion slowly started to growl.. deeper than his normal growl.. it was terrifying for the staff working on his own hair and make-up!
The moment one of stylist lifted Dex’s tail seeing the Fox jolt, was the moment he had enough
Leona growling: I want everyone out.. NOW..
The servants and stylish jumped at his reaction, but they all knew better than to make The Terrifying Second Born Prince ask- well.. demand twice, they all piled out with their literal and theoretical tails between their legs, the fix slowly slouch forward clearly they've been stiff the whole time.. Leona pulls his chair closer to them, holding out a hand..
Dex let's their head fall into his hand
Leona: Didn't expect this for you all of people..
Leona: The Herbivore that stopped 7 Overblots and married Me of all people.. didn't think a makeover would cause such a reaction
Dex: I've.. -sigh- I've never liked makeup, being openly gay A LOT of people thought I'd like to be painted up, but I never did.. Back in Night Raven, Vil was constantly on my back about my hair being “untamed” and how if I took care of it would be so much better..
Leona: rr..dunno how Epel dealt with him for so long..
Dex: I understand THIS is cultural but I feel like a Doll-
Leona: hm.. maybe we can at least take off the makeup, if it'll make you more comfortable..
Dex sits up and looks at him a faint smile grows on their face Leona grabs a makeup wipe and gently starts removing the makeup
Leona: Ya didn't look bad with it on, by the way.. but I prefer you to be as comfortable as possible for this..
Dex nods, closing their eyes as Leona wiped makeup wipe after wipe on their face to get rid of the makeup. Once he was finished wiping it all away they opened their eyes to look at him, slightly tear filled causing them to sparkle..
The Lion gently holds the Fox's face leaning in to kiss them which the Fox slowly reciprocates backA knock on the door separated the couple, the fox’s ears pinned down but lifted when they heard the voice
Kifaji on the other side of the door: Prince Leona? Sire Dex? It's almost time for the rehearsal. Are you two finished getting ready?
Leona Annoyed yells back: yea, We're ready, need us now?
Kifaji chuckles: that would be preferable, thank you
Leona stands up holding out his hand for Dex, who takes his back soon both leaving the room Tails intertwined.. Once they get to the rehearsal they see an extremely colorful float that's two tiered with 4 throne like seats the top 2 are decorated like the sun while the bottom two like the moon
Dex: I'm guessing the Top two are for your brother and his wife
Leona: yeah, but the bottom row keeps more Sun out of your eyes
the rehearsal comes and goes
Soon it was time for the real deal. The King and Queen sat in their seats, and The Second Prince and his husband next to him. Leona had his legs crossed head resting in his hand
Kifaji: -ahem- might be best for you to at least look interested, Prince Leona..
Leona grumbles a bit and sits upright back fully against the chair,
Leona smirks and leans over: what's so funny?
Dex: your nearly 30 and you still act like how you did at Night Raven,
Leona: yeah..? Well you're older than me and still yip and scream when a spider is the room~
Dex laughs: hey! In MY defense spiders are huge here!
Kifaji clears his throat again
Dex slyly: you should get that checked out
Kifaji sighs: at least you're both in better moods, well I should go to my spot, This IS most likely my last Eclipse Celebration Day as Advisor so I shall take it pridefully
Kifaji walks to the top layer and stands behind the kings throne
Dex: Shouldn't he have a seat too?
Leona: If we gave him one he wouldn't use it..
Soon the parade is moving and everything is seemingly going well, Dex does notice the occasional burst of golden glitter that disappears before it can touch them
Dex: What's with the glitter?
Leona: it's a defense mechanism
Leona: yeah, we are royals.. so the floats are hexed to turn all spells that get near it in to that glitter stuff,
Dex: an-and that doesn't concern you??
Leona: only if didn't work, but still King's roar would be enough to stop it from hitting us,
Leona holds their hand: it's definitely not something you're used to, huh?
Soon enough the parade was finished and a party will all the nobles in the kingdom was underway, The ballroom tall glass dome roof was perfect for viewing the eclipse, But a certain Lion Fox duo hadn't shown their face at all
Falena growls a bit: leave it to MY brother to be late to even Rare Events like this one..
Asha: Darling, Leona isn't a social person why don't we just drop it for tonight, alright?
Falena's shoulders softened as he sighed: you're right dearest.. I just wish he'd at least say hi before disappearing.. especially since this is Cheka’s first eclipse
Asha kisses his cheek: such a sentimental man you are..
With the Duo Leona was leaning over his rooms Balcony looking up at the moon, Their partner wraps an arm around his, resting their head on his shoulder
Leona: so..? What was on your mind earlier?
Leona: Don't act like ya didn't tell that ya forgot.. it had ya so distracted earlier.. remember?
Dex looks around trying to remember: oh.. Right,
Leona’s ear twitches: Yea? What was it?
Dex looks at him: Leona..? Have you ever thought about being a Dad? Like what it would be like to have a child?
Leona looks at the moon: no child would want me as father..
Leona sighs: me? the Hated Disgrace of the Savanna? Honestly it's probably best that we can't have biological children,
Dex looks at him: y'all ain't serious, right? Leona looks at them
Dex: Y'all are STILL on that “hated Second Prince” spiel? You're not that anymore! You're “Ambassador Leona Kingscholar, the Sunset Savanna’s greatest negotiator” and honestly people view you highly now, please understand that
Leona blinks a bit looking into his partner’s eyes soon a slow smirk grows across his face as his kisses them
Leona: I'm so glad to have you as a husband..
The two look at the moon as the eclipse slowly starts
Leona’s eyes drift to his husband, their face lit by moonlight.. reminding him of the night of his Overblot..and their birthday.. he lays his head on top of theirs, intertwining their tails and holding them close.. he looks at the moon, but now his thoughts are not on the moon.. would he actually be a good father?.. Does he actually want a child..? only time will tell..
