SHOVEL!

Yet another wip XMFC Cherik game: The Engagement /Fantasy AU, this is the game main menu. 

A visual novel/game, the story is pretty much completed, but I need to draw 40-ish background/story-image =q= This project has been moving too slow for my liking, since I want to use it to celebrate my 1 year anniversary in XMFC fandom! (that means deadline is in July)

Title taken from Cesare’s drabble on this au! And thanks for marimo who tempted me to make a visual novel game XD (MARIMO WHERE IS YOUR GAME)

Will get back to working on it full force after the cat!Charles game and also reverse bang!

Fantasy AU Charles. More like pose practice and stuff…will do Erik for tomorrow’s break.

“Erik was my consort last term—if you think me being his consort right now makes me weaker than him, then you are in big trouble, my friend. The reason why I am his this term because I let him.”

Fantasy AU. (see here and here, also fic in the notes)

Maybe formal wear? I love John Galliano’s 2012 fall collection so much that I started doodling them in two of the styles and altered a bit. It is one of my favorite fall runway collection so far (the other one is Burberry)

From the fantasy Cherik AU thingin.

I really like troll!Erik.

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King Vs. King, continuing on from this first bit and this second bit, from the above art by palalife.

“Once you lose,” said Erik, “I expect you in my rooms by tonight. I hope you’ve already packed.”

Raising an eyebrow, Charles answered, “Very well. May the better man win.”

“Indeed,” said Erik, and he spared an amused look up and down Charles, lingering on the tiny golden crown with its ludicrous heart-shaped ruby. The better man! This would be quick.

“The first combatant to yield to the other will serve as his consort until the next Engagement,” said Darwin, the arbiter; hailing from the borderlands in the mountains, he was neutral to both countries. “The winner will be declared when he is able to pin his opponent, best two out of three. If either combatant leaves the ring before the end of the Engagement, he forfeits. Gentlemen, to your corners.”

The two regents took their positions, and at a word from Darwin, the Engagement began.

At once, Charles put his fingers to his temple, gazing intently at Erik— attempting to use his telepathy, no doubt. Erik lifted his battle scepter, topped with the beast from the Lehnsherr royal crest, the fearsome kingshark, crowned and proud. Charles frowned, stymied, and Erik flashed a smile to match that of the cloisonné shark. Of course he had come equipped with precautions against Charles’s mind. The shark was set with jewels in its eyes and crown, bespelled to avert telepathy by none other than the brilliant magician, McCoy. Erik cast a satisfied look into the stands to seek out McCoy, who leaned on his staff, smiling uncertainly in return.

Erik raised his hand toward Charles, calling on his own magnetic might. But Charles raised his battle scepter, scarcely more than a wand bearing the Xavier circle-X symbol… and Erik’s sense for metal faded before he could reach out for Charles. He couldn’t detect the scepter or even that silly little gold crown. Nothing of his magnetism could touch Charles.

“Very well,” Erik growled, and he used his power to levitate his scepter, speeding it toward Charles, the sharp nose of the cloisonné shark cutting through the air. The crowd gasped in awe.

Charles touched his brow and released his own wand. The decorative wings below the X fluttered, and the wand took flight, meeting Erik’s scepter in the center of the ring. When it came too near, Erik’s power over his scepter began to fade.

“McCoy!” Erik shouted to the stands, for no other could have devised such a wand. McCoy pushed his glasses up his nose, looking shifty, raising his hand in a shrug. Of course. Like Darwin, McCoy was from the neutral borderlands; he owed allegiance neither to the Lehnsherrs nor the Xaviers, and clearly, he had sold his magical wares to both.

Enraged, Erik directed his scepter up and away. He brought the shark’s pointed nose down toward the jewel in the center of the X, surely the seat of its enchantment. The wand flitted out of the way at the last moment, diving between Erik and his scepter, nearly costing Erik his hold on his weapon.

Erik ran along the edge of the ring, moving to get a better magnetic grip on his scepter, and Xavier hurried around the ring as well, keeping his distance. Erik watched him, inspired. Naturally Xavier shied from a true confrontation. Victory was still well within Erik’s grasp.

He played along with the charade for a few minutes, the tussle between their weapons drawing cheers from the crowd. But when the time was right, Erik broke toward the center of the ring, grabbed his scepter from the air and headed straight for Xavier.

Charles, however, was not as surprised as Erik expected, and his own wand flew back to his hand ahead of Erik. No matter! No longer reliant on his magnetism, Erik swung his weapon toward the wand, and to his satisfaction, the shark’s nose shattered the jewel at the cross of the X. He reached with his power for the wand and Charles’s crown, but he could feel neither; too late he realized the blue sphere at the base of the wand must be the real source of its power.

Still, he hardly needed his mastery of metal in this fight. He wielded the scepter with his own strength, driving Charles to the edge of the ring as Charles dodged the threatening shark. He was much more nimble than Erik anticipated, and as he evaded the latest attempted blow, he ducked past Erik and swept his wand wide, the flat circle of the X catching Erik in an embarrassing rap across the backside.

OMG faejfpsoidu this is amazing KINGSHARK fajeofiuods

They can pull each other’s cape lol

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Continued from this.

Erik paced the ring, waiting. He and Charles had met as boys, had even been friendly. But when training for the Engagement began in earnest, Erik’s taskmaster forbade any contact with the Xaviers. Erik remembered Charles as a cheerful, stubborn ten-year-old who, even then, had inherited the Xavier propensity for talk over action. There was no doubt in Erik’s mind that he would win this Engagement.

Finally it was time. Erik found himself all but sleepwalking through the opening ceremonies, hearing nothing but the voices of his people, roaring him to triumph, til the noise died and the competitors walked out in solemnity to meet.

Charles looked ridiculous, Erik told himself firmly as they approached each other. He wore a tiny, silly crown pinned off-center to his hair, and a long cape fastened with a blue bow, its length trimmed not with leather and fur, but with puffy fleece. Lace adorned his gloves. His scepter had wings. And he was flagrantly, almost comically lovely, practically a parody of what a consort ought to look like. Even in his boots he had to be half a foot shorter than Erik, and slight of frame; his skin looked smooth and soft, his face sweet and open, with clear blue eyes and a tantalizing red mouth.

Erik was certainly bound to win. He’d always coveted victory for its own sake, but almost as much as statescraft, here was a prize worth taking. He shook Charles’s hand, smirking.

Charles smiled in return. “Don’t worry,” he said quietly, leaning near as the arbiter intoned a brief address to the crowd. “I happen to think this contest is a bit ridiculous. Once this is over, I won’t expect you to come live with me as my consort unless you want to be with me.”

“Once you lose,” said Erik, “I expect you in my rooms by tonight. I hope you’ve already packed.”

Raising an eyebrow, Charles answered, “Very well. May the better man win.”

*dancing and screaming*

Erik is all menacing and serious while he thinks Charles is like a doll <3

If Erik looses I think he will not back off and run away, and Charles finds he gets a consort with shark teeth home lol

(Source: palalife)

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palalife:

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palalife:

Another one for the collaborate project with gabbia and aiyon0206 (and more artists :) )

Haven’t draw a more serious chibi stuff so…

And I’ve always want some stories of two Kings fighting and the loser will be the winner’s consort *hides*

That’s such an adorable idea *_*

But if they use their powers, it’s no contest! Charles wins! So maybe they each choose a champion to fight for them? It looks like Raven and Alex are each willing to cross swords and battle on her/his monarch’s behalf…

Or Erik has the ability to block telepathy in random span of time/interval, meanwhile Charles has to dodge everything metal throwing at him? XD So they can have heated mental sex battle! ;D

They probably resort into this form of battle because Charles doesn’t want to do large scale army battle between countries. Both sides 1-on-1 for 5 rounds and see who wins in the end? XD

Once upon a time, the Xaviers of Graymalkin negotiated with the Lehnsherrs of Genosha to create a detente between their neighboring nations, which otherwise seemed destined to go to war. Both agreed to respect one another’s borders, to engage in trade, and aid each other against common enemies. This truce might have been achieved through intermarriage between their ruling families, but unusually, the Xaviers claimed it was unjust to ask their princes and princesses to marry strangers, and contended that arguments over where to raise and how to educate the children of such unions might endanger the treaty in the future.

Instead, then, they proposed the Engagement. Every four years, the scion of the Xaviers would face their counterpart from the Lehnsherrs in combat. The winner ruled, and took the loser as their consort. While neither monarch had ultimate power— both mediated by councils— the victor of the Engagement could wield considerable influence in their time.

But since the balance of power could shift at any moment, both nations were circumspect in their dealings with one another, and if the winner of the Engagement was wise, they would treat their consort well, as they never knew whether, in four years’ time, they might find themselves consort to the ruler in their turn.

The agreement hardened into tradition, and thence into sport. Erik Lehnsherr had trained for the Engagement all his life, and waited impatiently for his counterpart, Charles Xavier, to come of age and meet him in the arena. At last the day came. People from all over Genosha and Graymalkin filled the stadium, already cheering for the competitors.

Erik paced the ring, waiting. He and Charles had met as boys, had even been friendly. But when training for the Engagement began in earnest, Erik’s taskmaster forbade any contact with the Xaviers. Erik remembered Charles as a cheerful, stubborn ten-year-old who, even then, had inherited the Xavier propensity for talk over action. There was no doubt in Erik’s mind that he would win this Engagement.

The sound I am making fakjeopfisdgu

The Engagement. This is perfect <3<3

palalife:

codenamecesare:

palalife:

Another one for the collaborate project with gabbia and aiyon0206 (and more artists :) )

Haven’t draw a more serious chibi stuff so…

And I’ve always want some stories of two Kings fighting and the loser will be the winner’s consort *hides*

That’s such an adorable idea *_*

But if they use their powers, it’s no contest! Charles wins! So maybe they each choose a champion to fight for them? It looks like Raven and Alex are each willing to cross swords and battle on her/his monarch’s behalf…

Or Erik has the ability to block telepathy in random span of time/interval, meanwhile Charles has to dodge everything metal throwing at him? XD So they can have heated mental sex battle! ;D

They probably resort into this form of battle because Charles doesn’t want to do large scale army battle between countries. Both sides 1-on-1 for 5 rounds and see who wins in the end? XD

Or they do this every 2-4 years (like Olympic)

So the king that looses will go to the winning king’s kingdom and be consort for that period of time. Original goal is to maintain peace between two kingdoms, holding hostage, and also increase interaction between trades and culture? Sounds like a good idea? ;)

Of course for Charles and Erik they enjoy it ;) The competition is good for relationships and seems to provide entertainment and spirit for their people?

If I still can’t think of other things to draw for my next fanbook (which deadline is approaching rapidly) I think this is probably my backup *facepalm* Chibi are fast to draw too so maybe I can draw a 48 pages fanbook 2 days before its due *shot*

Meanwhile, feel free to take the idea :D there’s always lack of fic for me and I know you guys spoil me ones awhile *wink*

codenamecesare:

palalife:

Another one for the collaborate project with gabbia and aiyon0206 (and more artists :) )

Haven’t draw a more serious chibi stuff so…

And I’ve always want some stories of two Kings fighting and the loser will be the winner’s consort *hides*

That’s such an adorable idea *_*

But if they use their powers, it’s no contest! Charles wins! So maybe they each choose a champion to fight for them? It looks like Raven and Alex are each willing to cross swords and battle on her/his monarch’s behalf…

Or Erik has the ability to block telepathy in random span of time/interval, meanwhile Charles has to dodge everything metal throwing at him? XD So they can have heated mental sex battle! ;D

They probably resort into this form of battle because Charles doesn’t want to do large scale army battle between countries. Both sides 1-on-1 for 5 rounds and see who wins in the end? XD