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Aegis of Elysium — book one, EIRENE series
by yikesdrama
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❝ Their love became an ethereal sanctuary,
where the wandering souls discovered the ultimate refuge ❞

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𝚁 𝙷 𝙴 𝙰
(   𝚡𝚡𝚒𝚒𝚒, 𝚑𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚗, 𝚙𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚎𝚜   )

— half devil, half goddess —

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SYNOPSIS
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     In this tale, Aegis was her  — the protector, a guardian of his heart wrapped in divine favour, akin to the gods of yore. Her love offered him an unwavering strength, guarding him against life's adversities, much as the Gorgon's gaze turned mortals to stone.

     In Greek mythology, the word Aegis stands as a luminous enigma—a sacred relic of both mortal and divine realms. Aegis, pronounced as 'ee-jis,' bears upon its visage the haunting likeness of the dread Gorgon, Medusa. To gaze upon it is to peer into the very abyss of eternity, for in its depths, the whispers of the ancients echo.

     Inscribed by Zeus, the lord of the heavens, this divine shield is no ordinary armour. It is a shimmering mantle of celestial might, gilded with the essence of Olympus itself. Aegis radiates a mystical aura, like the glow of a thousand stars woven into the fabric of existence. When clasped by a champion, it metamorphoses into an ethereal cocoon, bestowing upon them the blessings and burdens of Olympus.

    Within its ethereal embrace, the weight of destiny is defied, and mortal frailty defers to divine will. It is a sanctuary where the tides of fate conspire to turn in favour, an invocation of the god's grace. In the darkest of hours, it is both a shiver down the spine and a sigh of relief, as if Aegis evokes the very heartbeat of the cosmos itself. It is the key to secrets that whisper in the corners of time and remind us that even in the depths of the abyss, hope gleams like a star that refuses to be extinguished.

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     In this tale, Elysium was him—  the   lover ,  a refuge for her from the trials of life, akin to her heart's deepest desire. His arms offered her unending solace and his presence— the ethereal embrace that could calm the fiercest of storms.

     Among the forgotten verses of Greek mythology, the word Elysium emerges as an ethereal symphony—a realm where the souls of the blessed find eternal solace. Pronounced as 'uh-lee-see-uhm', it is an evocation of paradise itself, where even the gods might envy the beauty of its existence.

     Bathed in the gentle hues of a sun-kissed dream, Elysium is a haven of tranquillity, a sanctuary where the burdens of mortality are cast aside. It is a place where laughter and joy resonate through the whispers of time, and the cares of the world are left at the gates.

     This word weaves itself into the heart of Greek myth, where it symbolizes the ultimate aspiration of many—a destination beyond the mortal coil, where happiness and peace are not fleeting desires but everlasting truths. Elysium is the lighthouse that beckons across the vast sea of eternity, promising an everlasting embrace of paradise and a reunion with loved ones.

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     Aegis of Elysium is the celestial sanctuary that stands as an ultimate aspiration, a reward for those favoured by the divine. It is a shield of heavenly grace and a portal to an everlasting paradise, where the burden of mortality yields to eternal bliss.

     When intertwined within their souls,
Aegis of Elysium represented a profound and mystical connection that defied the confines of ordinary love. Their romance, an epic of Shakespearean proportions, signified a sanctuary where one provided unwavering protection, akin to a divine shield, while the other granted boundless happiness, like the mythical paradise.

     It was a celestial symphony, vivid and everlasting—a love, that defied the ravages of time and the limitations of the supernatural realm. Their souls were painted with the vibrant hues of eternal affection, a symphony of love echoing through time.

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𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑷𝑯𝑰𝑪𝑺 𝑮𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑬𝑹𝒀
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𝑹𝒉𝒆𝒂 𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒗𝒓𝒆 𝑶𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒊
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𝑵𝒊𝒌𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔 𝑴𝒊𝒌𝒂𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒐𝒏
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𝑹𝒖𝒅𝒚
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𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝘅 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀

𝘊𝘶𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦

❝ the things i'd do if you were only mine ❞

❝ so take me nik ❞

❝ is that what you really want love? ❞

❝  this is all i ever wanted ❞

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗵 𝘅 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮

𝘚𝘪𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴

❝ hey, just trust your gut ❞

❝ i have anxiety delilah ❞

❝ and that matters now because..? ❞

❝ my gut is always telling me something’s wrong ❞

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝘅 𝗞𝗼𝗹

𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴-𝘪𝘯-𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦

❝ put it down, don't eat that! ❞

❝ umm, why? ❞

❝ it could be poisoned Kol, that's why! ❞

❝ ...and what happens if i already ate it? ❞

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘅 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮

𝘜𝘯𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴

❝ i dont think i care about anything anymore ❞

❝ yeah well, nothing's worth caring about ❞ 

❝ you know what? maybe i need to die ❞

❝ and become a vampire! we'll be eternally hot together ❞

𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝘅 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻

𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴

❝ so what's the plan stefan? ❞

❝ my plan was to follow your plan... ❞

❝ but i don't have a plan! ❞

❝ then who the fuck has a plan nik? ❞

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝘅 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗵

𝘜𝘯𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦

❝ why can't you love me? ❞

❝ you lied to me ❞

❝ i didn't mean to hurt you ❞

❝ i know, but you did it anyway ❞

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IMPORTANT
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➻❥ This story primarily focuses on Rhea's journey. HER relationship with the Mikaelsons and the Mystic Falls gang is just ONE PART of her adventure. Please keep this in mind as you read on.

➻❥ Throughout this story, I will explore how events and character outcomes might differ under certain circumstances or if handled in alternative ways.

➻❥ New plotlines will be introduced gradually to keep the narrative fresh and engaging. I aim to infuse spice, drama, love, and happiness into familiar  & new scenarios to maintain your interest.

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‼️ 𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐍 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 ‼️
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❝ This book contains mature themes, including strong language, death, graphic content, sexual situations, violence, manipulation, mental health issues, physical and mental abuse, and graphic descriptions of blood.
Reader discretion is advised. ❞

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𝕯𝖎𝖘𝖈𝖑𝖆𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖗
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This work is a fan fiction based on the universe created by Julie Plec and her team in "The Vampire Diaries." All rights, characters, and world-building elements belong to Julie Plec and the respective copyright holders. I, the author, do not claim any ownership of the original content and am not affiliated with the creators or publishers of "The Vampire Diaries."

I solely own the new characters (Rhea, Ryan, Ariana & Delilah) introduced in this story, along with their backstories and any original scenes I have created. This fan fiction intends to explore and expand upon the existing universe in a transformative manner.

Please note that the character developments and plot twists in this work are purely the result of my creative imagination and do not reflect the canonical storyline of "The Vampire Diaries." Because if I were in charge, some characters might not be a pile of dust & others would live a happy life with their lovers. But this story is a product of my perspective and vision in which I aim to give certain happy endings :)

Thank you for reading and understanding the nature of this fan fiction. Enjoy the journey into this alternate version of the "Vampire Diaries" universe!

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