The Rose and the Thorn
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| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | The Rose and the Thorn |
| Author(s): | Anthemyst |
| Date(s): | May 26, 2020 |
| Length: | 18,162 words, 5 chapters |
| Genre: | het |
| Fandom: | Miraculous Ladybug |
| External Links: | fic, archived vers. art, archived vers. |
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The Rose and the Thorn is a GabeNath fanfiction written for the GabeNath Mini Bang. It is rated G for General Audiences, with the Archive warning No Archive Warnings Apply. The fic was beta-read by gabriel-fucking-agreste and art was provided by retsukige.
Fic Info
Additional Tags
- Alternate Universe - Fairy Tale, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Beauty and the Beast AU, gabenath, gabenath mini bang, gabenath mini bang 2020, gabe is oblivious no matter what au i put him in
Summary
- Gabriel is a nobleman cursed to be a beast, and only true love can break his curse-but Gabriel’s wife died years ago, and his heart has long since hardened. Convinced the answer to his curse lies in resurrecting Emilie, Gabriel casts an ancient spell and accidentally summons a young merchant’s daughter into his curse.
- Nathalie adjusts surprisingly well to her new life in the Agreste manor; the solitude of the curse suits her, and she quickly grows fond of the beast’s son, Adrien. She agrees to help Gabriel with his quest to resurrect Emilie, but as time goes on her love for the harsh beast deepens. Nathalie is torn: Helping Gabriel resurrect his lost love means losing him, but if Nathalie listens to her heart she might doom herself, Gabriel and Adrien to be cursed forever. Will true love prevail?
- Written for Gabenath Mini Bang 2020
Reception
By July 2020, The Rose and the Thorn had received 50 comments, the majority of which were positive. A few are included below:
This is so magical! I am captured in the fantastic and ancient environment sinse the fort word. “Oh, let her go,” Penny replied. “It’s the first thing she’s wanted for her wedding since she got engaged.” Let the lady be happy with her rose!! Okay, I feel Nathalie with the bread, enjoy that, girl.--GranadaCtonica on Chapter 1
“Your fiancé must be out of his mind with worry.”“Oh, I don’t suppose he’s my fiancé anymore,” Nathalie replied breezily, “considering the wedding was supposed to take place about five hours ago.”
I am DYING Nathalie is so chill. She really is just going with the flow, just vibing.--Amsves on Chapter 2
Occult beauty and the beast is everything. Also the ballroom outfits were so clever. I love the way you can tell...well "a tale as old as time" while still putting so many elements from modern canon into it.--DragonGirl180 on Chapter 3
*sobs into pillow* I'm fine.--kissmyapplejuice on Chapter 4
Wow, I adored this! I'm usually not one for AUs, but this was fabulous and fun, and so perfectly suited to these characters! I think your characterization was spot on, your narration engaging, your pacing agreeably quick. All around, a lovely piece and a brilliant contribution to the mini bang! Thank you so much!--ReminiscentLullaby on Chapter 5