MewGulf & the Tales of the Tarot Vol 5

9/15/2024 AM

9/15/2024 AM

The cards are:
Tarot of Dreams Tarot deck: lovers, justice, seven of coins, hanging man
Transparent Tarot deck: two of cups, three of wands, two of wands, death
Wisdom of the House of Night Tarot deck: chaos, the fledgling, understanding, cycles
Transparent Oracle deck: guide: sidhe, dna/labyrinth, guide: ancestors/ dark goddess
In2it Angel Oracle deck: Raziel the Angel of Magic and Mysteries

The Story

In the heart of Sun Flower Valley, Mew and Gulf stood at the entrance of Haven, the glass sanctuary they had built to hold the immense power of the Transparent Tarot and Transparent Oracle cards. Today, something felt different, more charged, like the cards within were waiting for them with more anticipation than normal. Gulf glanced at Mew, his ice-brown eyes meeting Mew's fiery gaze.

"Ready?" Gulf asked, a playful glint in his eyes.

Mew smirked, brushing his thumb across Gulf's bottom lip. "Always. Let's see what today has in store for us."

As they stepped into Haven, the glass walls shimmered, reflecting the delicate balance between their elements—Mew's fire and Gulf's ice. The cards lay scattered across a circular pedestals around the room, each one waiting to reveal its truth.

Gulf touched the first card, the Two of Cups which immediately glowed a soft blue. The card represented their deep emotional connection, a bond that had only grown stronger over time. Gulf smiled as the glow grew brighter in his palm.

"This is a good start," Gulf said, his voice calm and assured. "It's us—our connection, our balance." He read the positive side of the card aloud. "Unity, partnership, and deep emotional fulfillment. It means we're stronger than ever."

Mew chuckled softly, his thumb grazing Gulf's hand. "But..." He touched the edge of the card, and the blue hue dimmed slightly. "There's always a flip side. It warns of possible distance or emotional imbalance if we're not careful. We need to make sure we're staying open, even when things get tough."

Before they could discuss further, a familiar voice interrupted. One of their Waanjai peeked through the door, a slight grin on their face. "Honestly, you two are too cute. How are we supposed to focus when you're always staring at each other like you're the last two people on Earth?"

Mew grinned, shooting a playful wink at Gulf. "What can I say? I'm a man in love."

Gulf shook his head, a smile tugging at his lips. "Keep teasing, baby Waanjai. We see right through you."

The next card that called to them was the Death card. As Mew reached for it, it began to glow a faint red, warning them of a major transformation approaching.

Mew's eyes narrowed as he read the card. "It's about change. Something's shifting. An ending is coming, but... it's also a rebirth. We need to be ready for whatever this is."

Gulf leaned closer, his fingers tracing the edges of the card, and the red softened. "It's not bad," he said. "Transformation is natural. It's part of our growth. We just need to trust the process." As the glow faded, the power of the transformation flowed into both of them, strengthening Mew's fire and sharpening Gulf's intuition.

The Guide: Sidhe card suddenly pulsed with a mixture of blue and gold, casting a greenish glow across the room. Gulf reached out, his fingers brushing the surface of the card, and his intuition was immediately heightened.

"This one's for me," Gulf said, his voice softer now, almost reverent. "It's about spiritual guidance, trusting the unseen forces at work in our lives. It's a reminder to follow our instincts, even when we can't see the full picture."

Mew raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing at the corner of his lips. "Well, you've always had the better intuition between us. What do you see?"

Gulf's gaze turned thoughtful as he absorbed the card's energy. "I see... us. Moving forward. Together. Whatever change is coming, we'll be stronger for it."

"Then let's face it head-on," Mew replied, the heat of his resolve palpable in the air.

Another Phiball, watching from the side, chimed in. "You two should bottle up this energy and sell it. Seriously. You're unstoppable when you're like this."

Mew laughed, tossing a playful glance toward the Phiball. "What can I say? We've got a good thing going."

Gulf picked up the Three of Wands next, and the card glowed gold. The room filled with an encouraging warmth, and they both knew this was a sign of future growth. Gulf read the positive side first. "Progress, expansion, looking ahead with optimism. We're moving towards something big, Mew."

Mew nodded, already feeling the weight of the future on his shoulders. "Yeah, but..." He hesitated, touching the card and watching as its glow deepened. "It's also about waiting. Delays. We have to be patient. The future's bright, but it's not happening as fast as we'd like."

Before they could dwell too long, the Mewlion who passing by spoke up. "Patience? That's not exactly Mew's strong suit, is it, Gulf?"

Mew shot them a mock glare, but Gulf laughed softly, shaking his head. "No, it's not. But we'll manage. We always do."

The Guide: Ancestors/Dark Goddess card suddenly shimmered, casting a deep, earthy red light. As Mew touched it, the room seemed to grow hotter, and his fire roared to life. Gulf immediately sensed the shift and placed one hand on Mew's chest, and the other around his waist, under his shirt, skin to skin-planting gentle kisses while channeling his icy calm to bring Mew's intensity under control.

"It's a warning," Mew said feeling the calming effect cause him to be tame as he spoke through clenched teeth, eyes locked on the card. "There's something from the past, something unresolved. It's trying to pull us back. We need to face it before it becomes a real threat."

Gulf nodded, his voice gentle but firm. "Then we will. Together."

Mew took a deep breath, and Gulf's calming touch worked its magic, taming the fire within him fully. The red glow of the card faded, and Mew's strength returned, grounded and focused.

With a quiet sense of anticipation, Gulf reached for the Two of Wands, its golden hue suggesting that decisions lay ahead. "This one's about choice," Gulf said. "We're at a crossroads. We can move forward or stay where we are, but whatever we choose, we need to make the decision together."

Mew smiled softly, his hand resting over Gulf's. "We've always made our decisions together. This won't be any different."

Just then, an excited Waanjai ran into the room, eyes wide with excitement. "Papas, look! The valley is glowing!"

Mew and Gulf exchanged a knowing look. The energy of the cards had spread beyond Haven, reaching into their kingdom of Sun Flower Valley, infusing their home and their people with the same love, strength, and unity that had carried them through so much already.

"Seems like we're not the only ones getting a boost today," Mew said, grinning at Gulf.

Gulf's smile widened as he looked out toward the valley. "Looks like our family is in for a beautiful day."

With the power of the cards guiding them, Mew and Gulf knew they were prepared for whatever came next. As they exited Haven, hand in hand, the warmth of the valley enveloped them, a reminder that no matter what challenges or transformations lay ahead, they would face them as they always had—together, surrounded by love, fire, and ice.

And with every step they took, the glowing energy of their love radiated outward, leaving a lasting imprint on the world around them, reminding everyone in Sun Flower Valley of the strength and beauty of Mew and Gulf's bond.