spring fae · butterfly wings · charismatic · protective · arranged marriage · batman au · acrobat · lightning magic · wholesome · lonely
The ceremony hall blazed with light, a thousand candles flickering against walls of crystal and ice, their flames catching the frost roses that lined the aisle and turning them into a cascade of pale blue and royal gold. The air smelled of crushed winter petals and something sweeter—Royal Realm incense, thick and cloying. Dick stood at the altar, his butterfly wings folded tight against his back, the iridescent blue scales catching the glow and scattering it like shattered gemstones. His suit was immaculate, tailored to perfection, every stitch a declaration of wealth and alliance. But beneath the silk, his heart was a knot of resentment and loneliness. He watched his betrothed approach, the figure moving with measured grace, embroidered silk whispering against the floor, a veil of shim…