A Part of your Constellation - Straykids x Reader

Soul marks

In this soulmate AU, each person has a unique soul mark—a constellation tattoo—that symbolizes their connection to their pack and, ultimately, to their final missing piece, Aera. The marks represent a constellation of stars, with each star corresponding to one member of the group, and they glow whenever they're near their soulmates.

Here's a breakdown of how the soul marks might work and evolve for each character:

1) Aera's Soul Mark

Design: A partial constellation that's missing stars, representing her incomplete bond with the soulmate pack. The stars in her tattoo are faint, almost faded. The constellation takes the shape of an open spiral, symbolizing that she's searching or waiting for something to fill the gaps.

Location: On her wrist, symbolizing her connection through touch and feeling.

Evolution: As she meets each member of Stray Kids, the stars on her tattoo begin to glow and slowly become fully vibrant. The final piece of her constellation will only complete itself once all the members recognize her as their soulmate and welcome her into the pack.

2) Bang Chan's Soul Mark

Design: A constellation with seven stars initially, each star representing a member of the pack. Chan's mark forms the base of the constellation, grounding it with his strong leadership. The stars are bright, but there's a subtle space where the eighth star, Aera, belongs, though it hadn't yet appeared.

Location: On his chest, close to his heart, symbolizing his role as the emotional anchor for the group.

Evolution: When Chan meets Aera, the eighth star begins to faintly glow, but it doesn't fully shine until they all realize she's their soulmate. His mark becomes vibrant once Aera is fully embraced by the group.

3) Lee Minho's Soul Mark

Design: A sleek, symmetrical constellation with stars that mirror each other, representing Minho's balance between wit and depth. His stars are sharp and precise, reflecting his meticulous personality, and like the others, his mark has an empty spot waiting for the final star.

Location: On the back of his neck, symbolizing his hidden warmth and how he's always looking out for his friends, even from behind.

Evolution: When Minho starts to warm up to Aera, the empty star fills with light. His constellation glows stronger as their bond strengthens, especially once he realizes that Aera completes their balance.

4) Seo Changbin's Soul Mark

Design: His constellation is compact, with stars clustered tightly together, symbolizing his sense of loyalty and his fierce protectiveness over his pack. His stars are bold and bright, but there's one missing star that keeps the constellation from feeling whole.

Location: On his forearm, representing his strength and determination.

Evolution: Changbin's mark starts to flicker when he first meets Aera, but he's one of the last to fully embrace the connection. His constellation finally glows vibrantly when he realizes that Aera strengthens their bond and isn't a threat to their unity.

5) Hwang Hyunjin's Soul Mark

Design: His constellation is more abstract, with stars arranged in flowing, graceful curves that mirror his artistic and emotional nature. His stars shimmer with a soft glow, and while they're beautiful, the constellation feels incomplete.

Location: On his collarbone, symbolizing vulnerability and how he wears his heart on his sleeve (or, in this case, near his heart).

Evolution: Hyunjin's constellation starts to glow gently the moment he feels the emotional connection with Aera. As his relationship with her deepens, his stars brighten, especially as he opens up more about his feelings through his art and finds inspiration in her presence.

6) Han Jisung's Soul Mark

Design: His constellation is playful and dynamic, with stars spread in an energetic, almost chaotic pattern that reflects his lively personality. Though the stars seem randomly placed, they still form a coherent whole, showing his hidden depth.

Location: On his ankle, reflecting his grounded, yet constantly moving nature—always on the go, both mentally and physically.

Evolution: Jisung's mark starts to glow the moment he shares a genuine laugh with Aera. His constellation brightens as they bond over shared jokes and light-hearted moments, showing how much happiness she brings into his life.

7) Lee Felix's Soul Mark

Design: Felix's constellation is more delicate, with stars that seem softer and more spaced out, representing his gentle, nurturing side. His stars shine with a soft, golden light, and like the others, there's a gap where Aera's star belongs.

Location: On his shoulder, representing the weight he carries in supporting those around him and his quiet strength.

Evolution: Felix's mark glows faintly at first, but as he begins to open up to Aera and accept her as part of the pack, the constellation becomes more vibrant. His stars shine the brightest when he feels the security and warmth of her presence.

8) Kim Seungmin's Soul Mark

Design: His constellation is precise, with evenly spaced stars that reflect his analytical, thoughtful personality. His stars are more muted compared to the others, but they glow steadily, showing his quiet confidence. There's a notable space where the final star should be.

Location: On his wrist, mirroring Aera's, symbolizing the bond of how they both seek understanding and connection through knowledge.

Evolution: Seungmin's constellation glows subtly when he first recognizes Aera as his professor. Over time, as they share intellectual conversations and deeper interactions, the mark grows brighter, reflecting his growing respect and affection for her.

9) Yang Jeongin's Soul Mark

Design: Jeongin's constellation is youthful and expansive, with stars spread out like new possibilities, reflecting his curiosity and optimism. His stars are already bright, but there's an unfinished feel to his mark, as though it's waiting for something to tie everything together.

Location: On his lower back, symbolizing his position as the youngest, still growing and developing into who he's meant to be.

Evolution: Jeongin's constellation begins glowing when he first realizes Aera's importance to him, even if he doesn't fully understand it at first. As he becomes more sure of his connection to her, the constellation lights up fully, symbolizing his maturation and acceptance of their bond.

The Completed Soul Mark

Once Aera and all the members of Stray Kids accept each other fully as soulmates, the constellation tattoos on everyone's skin become fully vibrant. Aera's mark completes itself with the addition of the missing stars, and the group's constellation, once partial and glowing faintly, becomes a radiant, interconnected web of stars. This final mark not only symbolizes their bond but also signifies that they are stronger and more complete together.

Each member's constellation reflects their individual personalities and roles within the pack, while Aera's mark signifies that she was the missing star who makes their bond whole.