Vigil - The Untamed - Wang Lingjiao

Title: Vigil
Fandom: The Untamed
Challenge/Prompt: chenqing_100 - Curses and spells
AO3 Link: here

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Wen Chao’s careless dismissal of the Wei-boy’s boasts had once been a comfort, soothing her nightmares away. Three months in, the reassurances have grown stale.

He was supposed to bring her good fortune, this little lord of hers. Now it seems he'll just drag her down with him, because he really does believe all the stupid shit he's saying.

Well fuck him! Whatever ghost is haunting him, that has nothing to do with her; she’ll leave at first light, and good riddance to him!

But in her nightmares, the Wei-boy cackles.

And outside the wind carries a dead man’s tune.

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In Unison - The Untamed - Su She & Jin Guangyao

Title: In Unison
Fandom: The Untamed
Challenge/Prompt: chenqing_100 - Curses and spells
AO3 Link: here

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Music scores are lined on the table. Even at a glance, Su Minshan can feel their terrible power.

Unconsciously, his hand goes to his chest, to the hidden pattern of holes. The pain remains a small price to see Jin Zixun brought low.

Across from him Jin Guangyao never breaks character, but Su Minshan has heard the stories. Silk hides bruises as well as steel, and for men like them, who have to fight for every shred of respect denied to them, such slights can only be repaid tenfold.

Smile meets empty smile. Shivering with anticipation, Su Minshan starts practicing.

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