He could sense what she neededhe could sense what she was. and our Lets do a quick recap of her arc so far, shall we? Azriel & Elain **ACOSF and Azriel POV spoilers ahead! The large pale, cream colored flowers with veins of plum midnight that entwined paths through their velvet soft petals. He was frustrated that the simple knowledge that not even Velaris was as safe as everyone made it out to be or the espionage opportunities he had hinted at this entire past year had not been enough to sway her, but this other male had. Or is it to be found in the bleeding hearts of her people? And then, of course, the end of A Court of Mist and Fury happens, and everything falls apart. I thought it was kind of strange for Nesta to make those comments about Gwyns body, but I feel like they were mentioned for a reason. We find Gywn amuses Azriel and continues the banter + shes using a nickname! But they have the added layer of Elain having a mate, making their romance a little more forbidden. He will not now. That indicates that what she needs is a guy who sees all of her and accepts all of her. Az stares after her, brows high with amusement. Her aching body caused her to fall asleep much earlier than usual every evening, but the tin of salve hed provided her to rub on her ailing muscles did offer a bit of relief. They felt that Gwyn would accept Azriel for who is he is, the light sides AND the dark. tip: lex m/m (mature OR explicit). She would be a great replacement for Tamlin as High Lady of the Spring Court, which would most likely only be possible with Lucien at her side. He expected to have Elain locked away at his side (as she temporarily is in ACOWAR) with Lucien right there, ready to do anything for The King as long as he didnt harm her. I love the idea of Az and Elain are actually mates. They both offer what the other one desperately needs, and thats why I think they would be so perfect together. "I won't lecture you. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20| Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44| Part 45. Mates or not. I know a mating bond can be rejected but if its rejected can a new one be made in its place? You just surprised me. We know that the Cauldrons song becomes more distant as it withdraws, taking Elain with it. Or not enough? Elain frowned down at the Illyrian leathers Az had gifted her for Solstice. Gwyn is funny and curious, and pulls Azriel out of his head with her innocent, silly remarks and inquisitive questions. This means that Azriel and Elain's "charged glance" was addedand keptfor a reason. He handed it over to her despite barely knowing her. Cookie Notice Im totally with you @julesherondalex ! She was certain of the decision she'd made.Shadows flickered to the corner on her left, where that deep voice came from. and our SJM implanted Elain and Azriel super early on into our brains [like, come on, since around ACOMAF or ACOWAR?] Is this too much? Even if Gywn wasn't Azriel's mate, he still has a mate around and we can't ignore that factor. Each story is co-written by three authors. The week flew by like a flash, even without her best friend. in this chapter. The final nail in the coffin for me was Azriels belief that he thought his hands were too sullied to even touch Elains skin. They may never share a bond like Feyre and Rhysand's or Nesta and Cassian's, but at the very least they will build a lasting friendship and alliance. And, like you, I cant believe how long we have to wait for the next book! Can you imagine the meaning of such a gesture? And even if Elain and Azriel get together, it'll be generic and a bit boring. However, the Night Court and her family have changed a lot in the 500 years since her supposed death. They could be each others temporary romantic interest, but theyve both had theyre hearts broken by the person they believed they were meant to be with. Cassian had been a great instructor, and having forgotten to tease Elain about his threat to make her workout more intense last night, Az decided she was ready to upgrade to using him as a punching bag. Yuck. There are some major hints in acomaf to acofas for this theory: Sjm doesnt do foreshadowing for nothing. And so, once we get to A Court of Frost and Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames, thats where Elain is at. Lucien is alright, hes an interesting character, and I want him to be happy but i dont picture him with Elaine. It was four years ago, at the ripe age of nineteenat the cusp of what would later be, unbeknownst to her, a bitter emergence into womanhoodthat childhood friend now Fae foe, Feyre Archeron damned Clare Beddor and the last of the Beddor bloodline to their untimely deaths. Im just ripping through the series now, had assumed Elain would end up with Lucien because Lucien had declared it, but then stumbled upon some theories about Elain and Azriel. Sometimes, shes going to have to fight, and she does have it in her to do that. The terrifying, cold-hearted shadowsinger of the fearsome Night Court? , @rosehallshadowsinger @cassianpeia @dreamerforever-5 @maastrash, (Banner art by @sncinder, who is also my wonderful beta and sounding board for this fic. , Scan this QR code to download the app now. And thats not who she is anymore. Yes they both came from the blood line of Brannon. Lucien/Elain/Azriel | Lyria/Rowan/Aelin Note: This postcontains a thorough analysis of these scenesand the author did such a wonderful job explaining everything in detail that I will only go over the scenes briefly. Sarah J Maas doesnt do things for no reason, and every little thing written means something. If Lucien was not Elains mate but Azriel was, it would also explain why Azriel was so quick to take a liking to her. Months and months go by as she continues on her travels, when one day something calls her back home. The most obvious choice for the character at the center of the next book would seem to be Elain. But I am not satisfied if he falls in love with anyone else. And as we just discussed, that is what Elain is all about. I know it sounds crazy, but bare with me. When I put it like that, Azriel is deeply tragic and also, not entirely emotionally healthy. After the pain of Azriel's rejection that night, she cannot bear the looks of concern and curiosity her family throw her way, or Azriel's avoidance of her. This is a canon-compliant fic that explores the possibilities of what Elain has been going through behind the scenes, told through both Elain and Azriels POVs. Chapters are chronological and take place alongside the events of ACOWAR, ACOFAS, and early ACOSF. Hopefully, if youre still reading and you havent run screaming from my extreme nerdiness, you have been brought around to this ship, or you were already shipping Elriel and Ive created a nice echo chamber to confirm your views for you. Gywn threw Azriel a withering stare as she strode past him. Elaine and Azriel don't work well together because they are too similar where it doesn't matter, they need a counterpart to balance them when it comes to temperament, but similar enough deep down. All of him is beautiful, all of his damaged, injured, Night Court dressed self. I see Azriel and Gwyn as endgame. Elain needs someone who sees both sides of her personality, the side that wants to be loving and put beauty in the world, and the fighter who is only beginning to emerge, without discounting either part, and the only person who truly sees her is Azriel. So if the bond is refused, Lucien & Elain still have an immortal lifetime connection. Reddit, Inc. 2023. (LogOut/ Shes learned what she can do to make herself happy, and how to actively choose to be hopeful and kind, and turn that kindness towards doing good for other people, and shes learned that she has the wherewithal to fight for the bit of light shes carving out in the world. Which brings me back to the scene where Elain is taken by the Cauldron. That moment right there when Elain displays just a bit of gallows humor, seems to disturb Lucien. You can see Lucien is less interested when she acts in a way that is contrary to that more frail naive version of Elain who needs to be coddled. Azriel is entirely too distracting. So I just read the bonus chapter with Azriel and now I dont know what to think about who he ends up with. However, I think its important to note that Nestas statement has an air of finality to it- like SJM is screaming that this wont be a coupling issue again. There will be no mating bond between Azriel & Elain no matter what. And I knew which one of us had been stronger. I think that is an important part of Elains characterization. Az riel is my pick for her. Reddit, Inc. 2023. Elain already got pleasure from the sensation of having a brush run across her scalp, but those calloused fingers sorting through her tangles and tickling her head as they moved effortlessly through her curls had given her an electric sort of ecstasy, causing her to freeze up lest she might turn the tide and make the moment uncomfortable by letting out a soft moan at the sensation. And the other part of this, Azriel needs Elain, because he needs someone who sees the good in him and will love him no matter what, and treat him as the incredibly awesome guy he is. He is the one who gives her Truth-Teller (which he has never loaned to another person), which she eventually uses to partially kill the King of Hybern, because he sees that potential to fight in her before even she does. Hes spent all of his formative years being psychically tortured and emotionally abused, and that type of emotional scarring runs deep. For more information, please see our And soon, the fate of Prythian rests in the hands of something young, so terribly beautifulnever again to be made gentle. Talking about and obsessing over books and Broadway and sometimes T.V. So maybe this isnt a crazy theory, and maybe they are mates. The same applies to Az: Im dont doubt that his love for Mor feels like a bond to him. The same flowers that were said to grant wishes on Starfall. But I also like the idea of Elain not following the mate bond. To the stars who listen and the dreams that are answered The Truth-Teller scene (I mean?! I dont really know what to think. She starts of in A Court of Thorns and Roses, not nasty, like Nesta is, but more oblivious. The throat-bobbing. All rights reserved. :), Scan this QR code to download the app now. I just stabbed him.. And what did Feyre feel in ACOMAF when Rhyss powers were containedwhen he was weakened? Since theres no chance in hell any of you will finish the course, we didnt bother to get a prize. ACOSF p. 623 Whereas when he is walking Elain to the town homes garden, he hides his shadows from Elain. Turmoil within Prythian, within the court, and within her relationship with her brother comes to the surface. Does he like her personality? And who knows, maybe you can have another mate? New users, please check the ABOUT section for rules and FAQ. Meanwhile, his two brothers, who havent been nearly as lovesick as him, have received mates. COMING UP: 7 AM ET - Wake Up America 9 AM ET -. Having someone like Elain dodge her own sacred mating bond - a bond so rare and crucial to all Fae - to be with him I cant even imagine his reaction. Im going to argue in a paragraph or two that Lucien is not that guy. Gwyn sees herself as scarred, marked after what happened to her. Remember, that weapon that he has never so much as let anyone touch, not even his high lord, not even his brothers or the woman he supposedly loves? I think copying people's fanfictions is wrong, but I kind of want to base this off of the fic someone stole from another creator, as much as I love respecting people's work I want attention more. Since Rhysand has such an aversion to being High King, this might be the best way to unify all courts. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. What if that is why he was the one who realized that shed been takenbecause he, like Feyre, felt something when Hybern had her contained (thus blocking her powers, andwe can assumemuting the mating bond)? Save, Clare didnt die. Instead, she thinks hes beautiful. So Im going to discuss this in a more abstract way first, before getting into the specifics of why I think Lucien is wrong for Elain. Just like Az constantly looks at his scarred hands. Thats a lot to process. Lucien had encouraged her to take it easy, noting that it might take her awhile to grow used to the beast beneath her, but Elain felt like she and her horse, Petunia, had bonded almost instantly. ***"I'm not interested in a mate" he replied. ". Yeah, and Ryhsands parents were mates but didn't love each other, so maybe they are mates, but not meant together, but than the question would be, what if Azriel finds his "true" mate? Let us now help her. Deciding to leave Velaris behind and explore Prythian and beyond, she sets off on visiting the corners of their world, fulfilling her dreams of travelling. How old is Rhys in a court of mist and fury? She says, No one ever does. Part Five: Potential Foreshadowing Conspiracy Theory Deep Dive. There are canonical scenes included in this fic where much of the dialogue and the general plot of those scenes belong to Sarah J. Maas. Cookie Notice It's been ten years since Lucien's mating bond was rejected, and he's moved on as best as he could -- soaking up every moment he can with the human woman he knows he can't have forever, helping his friends rebuild their courts post-war, and above all, avoiding the Night Court and any reminders of Elain Archeron. What if, like Feyre, Azriel could no longer sense Elain? Remember, shes experienced all of the trauma that Nesta has at this point, going into the Cauldron and the violation of becoming Fae, but shes also dealing with the fact that her engagement has been ruptured, the man she loves will no longer accept her, and the fact that shes hearing voices in her head because shes become a Seer and she has no clue what that means, and no one believes her about it. He is the one who realizes shes a Seer, because hes the only one paying attention to her enough to spot the signs and to listen to her when she is giving out prophecies. But she had trusted him, and he had kept her safe without fail and also helped her avoid being ambushed by her sister. Due to Gwyns nymph heritage, she is naturally more flexible and lithe. I love that they seem so comfortable around each other, the way they see each other, to the bonus story with Azriels POV. I also think that Gwyns personality is just naturally more compatible with Azriels. So he is a very well stringed character with . About the next book, I personally think that Azriel and Elain will end up together. I personally think Rhys would accept Az & Elain as a couple, as long as that bond gets rejected and Lucien's not at risk of destroying everything in sight. Elain passed the next days training session with flying colors. A lot of this is going to be inferences, because she is a relatively minor character, so we never can fully tell what shes thinking, but this is my best guess. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15| Part 16. A/N: Elain Archeron is struggling to adjust to her new life as a High Fae. I think Azriels shadows skittering from Elain was representation that Elain is too meek to stomach Azriels hidden, disturbed traits. Creating an elaborate illusion is certainly not beyond him. Elain is so sweet and loving and soft and it is perfect for Azriel who is so hard and brooding and dark. 8. Who is Tamlins mate? However, all of this trauma has made Azriel capable of deep compassion. I agree with this idea. I couldn't even listen to music on my drive to work because my thoughts were a swarm. Thanks for reading! Please consider turning it on! He had been so attuned to Elain since shed become faealways knowing what she needed, reading her without her having to say a word, being constantly drawn to her. OH SHIT! We know the males feel much more strongly than the females do, or at least with the Archeron sisters. With his brothers settled and mated, Azriel feels more alone than ever. I will do it. She had never sounded so clear. Everyone is ready to return to their tents, when Azriel suddenly realizesor feelsthat something is amiss: Or maybe he feels the absence of something? As the front door of the townhouse loomed in front of them, Elains stomach tightened. This is the plot twist that I never knew I wanted until someone brought it up, and now I cant unsee it. Gwyns overcoming fears and showing us the high spirited woman she was always meant to be. Perhaps a chance meeting with her past will unlock the secrets to her future. And lets not forget that throughout A Court of Wings and Ruin the person who is most willing to help Elain is Azriel. Though I love the idea of Elriel being secret mates, it will be even more memorable and lovely if they choose each other just because they love each other, despite Elain having a mate. Azriel might have been right that flying was incredible, but riding on horseback was a close second. Azriel has been pining after Mor for centuries, and is bitter that his pining has been fruitless. This has me really thinking over the books over and over again, but wouldn't Lucien have realized the matin bond wasn't real when Hybern was killed? In fact, he swiftly crossed the threshold and closed the door in his wake. Need to get more on them. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. How old is Cassian in a court of thorns and roses? He is the only one who truly saw her, believed her, understood her. I just think you should keep that in mind. Remember what she says about Grayson? The difference is Mor doesn't like Azriel like that whereas Elain does, I don't think a blood duel would have been brought up if it wouldn't elude to the fact that Azriel would do anything for Elain. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Here are my theories for the future: I think Gwyn and Azriel are endgame. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Elain studied the trees ahead. So the major issue with the idea of a mating bond is the way it eliminates free will, and several characters have pointed out it has led to unhappy marriages (Rhyss parents, Tamlins parents). See you tomorrow, Shadowsinger, she tossed over her shoulder. "If you could just wait. Avid fangirling and nerdiness ahead. What? Lucien, who was also yelling at the king for bringing two innocents into this. Then lets get into this. But Az's real self is with the shadows which is exactly what Gwyn will do. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20| Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43| Part 44. And just like he sees her, she sees him too. Oh, and heres the real kicker, Azriel gave her Turthteller. Azriel, in turn, informs him that he does not track his movements, because "He is Elain's mate" and "It would be an invasion of her privacy to track him", which Rhysand, since this is shown from his perspective, notes is because Azriel does not want to be aware of if and when Lucien seeks out Elain, and what they do togetherif they . But you are probably still hugging the elephant in the room, saying "Elain and Lucien are Mates and have a mating bond", to which I say sure, but IS IT REAL??? ACOSF didn't really do shit but show Nesta and Cassian get together and Feyre give birth. Despite the pain now rubbing against the inside of her thighs, which would surely smart later tonight, Elain was reveling in her newfound freedom. will there be remorse, probably not. Tormented by haunting visions and robbed of the perfect future that awaited her, Elain felt as if her life was over, as if she were nothing but a stagnant tangle of roots, buried and frozen beneath the soil. Only one of the people on the bus knew of her plan, and she trusted him completely to pull it off. so yeah. Why is the time ripe? What Fae nation has a powerful king who has insane power( I.e. The bonus chapter gave us a peek that yeah, Azriel find her highly attractive, but not much else than that. A part of me doesnt want them to be mates, I like the whole the mating bond doesnt mean everything, its not a law to abide by concept. Someone who offers him that level of thought and care and affection, that is what he needs. Azriel, graceful as any courtier, offered her an arm. Even Mor noticed it and pointed it out herself. 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Regardless, Ive decided that the time is ripe for a fresh character study in the realm of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas (you can check out the one I did on Tamlin right here). Cassian remarks, there are plenty of other unspeakable things that could be happening to her. Four years, a sweeping war, and a Cauldron later, nothing was the same. So why Feyre's Rant about Elain and Azriel being better as mates? You guys, there is something and no one can deny this. The wings peeking over them. Includes numerous OC's and canon characters. Ready. But I really do think that Elain might choose Azriel in the end. What if the King of Hybern (who we all know is NOT an idiot) saw how faltering Luciens loyalty to Tamlin was becoming and how dangerous that could be to him during the war, but couldnt risk killing Lucien and ruining the alliance with Tamlin and The Spring Court. Maybe I find Azriel and Elain as a couple makes more sense to me then Elain and Lucien together, and perhaps I think Azriel and Elain have much better chemistry. Shes been pretty clear throughout ACOFAS and ACOSF that she has no interest in Lucien and she is interested in Azriel (see the way she barely thanks Lucien for his Solstice gift but goes out of her way to get Azriel something to make him laugh, and thus, make him happy and also this line to Feyre, when she points out that Lucien brought her a present: And that entitles him to my time, my affections?). 101 101 Comments Best Add a Comment Blackberry6818 7 mo. However, there were way too many hints and clues pointing towards Elriel, and we all know SJMaas does not just do that for no reason. Shes nice but shes shallow. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I think that Elain and Lucien will get together, and something will happen to Tamlin. And if youre not, well, perhaps thats because we havent addressed the elephant in the room, the mating bond with Lucien. Basically, it comes down to the fact that both of them need a person in their life who unconditionally loves and supports them, and all the facets of them. All rights reserved. 'lucien vs azriel blood duel' ik some people think that it'll be helion and beron but i don't see either happening. That was UNCALLED FOR. It seems more that Azriels desire for Elain is more about wanting relief from pining and lust than any actual compatibility. If I was writing the series that is how I would write it I think but I am no author and I am sure Sarah J Maas will not disappoint. He immediately tries to take them off her: Then, he cradles her all the way back to the camp, despite her being able to walk (Briars feet were burned, and she walked on her own back to the camp), almost as if he cannot sense her, so he needs to feel her: A bit excessive for someone he barely knows (especially considering his aversion to touch), isnt it? Deep down, he doesnt think hes worthy of her and he doesnt think shell ever really love him, so hes been pining over her for 500 years because he doesnt think he deserves anything more than that. They had managed to hold the lines against Ravennia's legions for three days. Trust in that. Okay, so now that weve deep-dived into who both Elain and Azriel are, and where they are emotionally at when A Court of Silver Flames ends. Hes in love with an idea of Elain, based mostly around everything Feyres told him, which only really gives him the version of Elain that existed before the beginning of ACOTAR. I personally thought that Elain would have been a much better pairing for Azriel than Lucien, but then Gwyn came, so now Im not so sure. When Tamlin dies, the power of High Lord of Spring will transfer to Lucien, since Tamlin has no children and Lucien was his closest friend. We learn that gwyns part nymph and high fae. Velaria, after being liberated, returns home to find that her mate and childhood best friend is in love with another woman. I am mainly talking about Azriel and Elain (and Lucien), but I have a big mouth and there is every possibility I will be spoiling other characters fates as well, so if you havent read these books, you should go do that, then come back, and we can obsess and ship together. They can be read together in order, but each one can also stand alone. Privacy Policy. He could sense what she needed he could sense what she was. breaking a bargain)? My conclusion is that ACOTAR book #6 (#5 looks to be A court of WE ARE SHIPPING NESSIAN WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!!!

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