Astarion Oneshots

The Eternal Promise

Summary: Tav gets an arrow to the heart & dies leaving Astarion Numb and in denial.

Word Count: 471.

Warnings: Angst, Death, Sorrow, Violence.

Pairings: Elven Female Sorcerer Tav & Astarion.

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Tav and Astarion had been on a perilous journey, traversing through the treacherous wilderness on their way to the Grove. The moon was high, and the stars cast an eerie glow upon the forest as the two companions moved in silence. Tav, an elven sorcerer with an aura of mystery, led the way with graceful strides, while Astarion, a vampire with a shadowy past, followed closely behind.

The night was quiet, too quiet for comfort, and Astarion's keen instincts sensed danger lurking in the shadows. He was about to voice his concerns when a sudden, heart-wrenching cry pierced the night. It was Tav's voice, filled with unimaginable pain.

Astarion's eyes widened as he watched in horror as an arrow flew through the darkness and pierced Tav's heart. Time seemed to slow as he saw her crumple to the ground, the world spinning out of control. The elven sorcerer's power, which she had always kept carefully contained, erupted in a blinding explosion of magic.

The force of the explosion sent Astarion sprawling to the ground, shielding his eyes from the searing light. When he finally managed to regain his senses and open his eyes, the forest around them was scorched and smoldering, and the air was thick with the acrid scent of magic.

With trembling hands, he crawled towards Tav's battered body. Her elven beauty was marred by the arrow through her heart, and blood pooled around her. Tears welled up in Astarion's eyes as he called out her name, his voice trembling with desperation.

"Tav! Tav, please, no!" He cradled her in his arms, feeling her life slipping away with every passing moment.

Tav's breathing was shallow, and her once-bright eyes were now dimming. With her last ounces of strength, she managed to whisper, "Astarion, my love."

Tears streamed down Astarion's face as he leaned in closer, his heart breaking. "Tav, don't leave me," he pleaded.

Tav smiled weakly, her voice barely audible. "I love you, Astarion. Promise me you'll never forget the love we shared."

Astarion pressed his lips to Tav's forehead, his tears mingling with the blood on her skin. "I love you too, Tav, and I'll carry our love with me always."

Tav's hand, cold and lifeless, slipped from Astarion's grasp, and she closed her eyes for the last time.

Astarion cradled her lifeless body in his arms, grief and rage coursing through him. He vowed to avenge her death, to hunt down those responsible for this cruel and senseless act.

As the night grew darker and the stars above continued their silent vigil, Astarion made a solemn promise to himself: Tav's love would live on in his heart, and her memory would fuel his quest for justice. The bond they shared was unbreakable, even in death, and he would ensure that her sacrifice was not in vain.

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Story Link (https://www.tumblr.com/azyexia1/727486000590372864/the-eternal-promise?source=share)