Before you follow . . .

  • My character represents themes of grief, suicidal ideations, and religious trauma. Please proceed with caution.

  • I do not consider myself a part of yumetwt nor do I engage with associated communities. I am simply a writer with a background in original fiction.

  • Although I ship my character with Michael Kaiser, I do not care if others do too. I have nothing against "doubles," but I will block people who get jealous over fictional relationships.

mun Serein
age 25+
pronouns they/he
time zone CST
languages English and Spanish

Minors and antis DNI. I am strictly against any sort of censorship and harrassment toward real people. Please read my Guidelines before engaging with me in any capacity. This is not a character intended for RP, but I am always open to answering questions and interacting with other OCs with respect to the boundaries of all parties involved.

GUIDELINES

DO'S

  • You may ask SFW and NSFW questions if you so desire! Please see the Extras page for a link to my strawpage.

  • You may ask any and all questions about my ship, Elicruz/Kaiser. The ship name is elikai and the abbreviation is ezki. Their emojis are a bat and a rose. 🦇🌹

  • If you are a friend or a mutual, you are more than welcome to talk about our OCs interacting with each other.

  • Please tell me about your OCs! I was an original fiction writer long before I ever wrote my first fic, so OCs and their stories are part of my roots as an author.

  • You may doodle fanart of my OC and/or ship only if you really, really want to. As with comments and kudos, every little gift is never expected, but always appreciated. 💕

DONT'S

  • This goes without being said, but my character (and anything else I write) is not to be used in any form of AI.

  • This also goes without saying, but please do not "hate follow" me or otherwise keep tabs on me just to be a bully. Be an adult. If you're not an adult, you shouldn't even be here. Lmao. Lmfao, even.

  • Please do not approach me with the intention of shipping our OCs together. While I normally love to ship OCs, I am much too busy to invest time and energy into something with another person.

  • I do not wish to be involved in any sort of yumetwt community. Honest to gods I do not understand half of the terminology and fandom rules over there.

  001   My character is currently not intended for any RP purposes. I do not have the time nor the energy to participate in RP anymore, unfortunately, but I am more than happy to answer questions and discuss interactions with other OCs, preferably with friends and mutuals.  002   I do not consider myself a yumeshipper nor do I engage with yumetwt and its associated communities. Honestly, I am completely unfamiliar with the terminology used in yumeshipping and had to learn it recently. That being said, I welcome other people who ship their OCs with the same character as me! The more the merrier.  003   I do not tolerate harrassment of any kind toward anyone and have little patience for people who get jealous over fictional characters/relationships. Any and all unkind behavior, bullying, ragebaiting, whatever you want to call it, will likely be met with a block. I am too old for these things.

  004   My elikai canon takes place in the same continuity as my isrn canon, the dictionary of untranslatable love. Although these series can be read independently of each other, they both contain references to the other ship.  005   I depict Kaiser as a trans man in the elikai canon. There are explicit references to the experiences of trans men (including but not limited to periods, HRT, pregnancy, etc.) and extremely graphic sexual descriptions. If any of these topics cause any sort of dysphoria or discomfort, I really do not recommend reading my fics. I am a trans writer myself and firmly believe that we should be allowed to have raunchy trans porn, but I understand it can be too much for some.  006   There are also some dark themes present in the relationship between Elicruz and Kaiser, including but not limited to frequent contemplation of murder-suicide, emotional manipulation and gaslighting, thoughts of baby trapping, and rough, violent sex that is sometimes dubious in consent. They have a mutually obsessive, codependent relationship.

  008   You can expect the following BDSM elements in some of the smut: dom/sub dynamics, choking, face slapping, pussy slapping, bondage, degradation, voyeurism, exhibitionism, blood play, wax play, mind break, overstimulation, somnophilia, partner sharing, among others. This is not an exhaustive list, and everything will be tagged accordingly upon publication.  008   While I cannot commit myself to long-term shipping, I do not mind talking about NSFW scenarios with friends. I am a freak and will never say no to a good time. You see, Elicruz is both a voyeur and an exhibitionist, so take that however you will.  009   I am a writer, but certainly not an artist. When I have the extra funds, I like to commission artwork of my characters. Any and all art I post was either commissioned or gifted to me. I do not claim any artwork as my own unless stated otherwise. Feel free to take a look at the Gallery for every piece I have amassed so far, as well as the artist's socials.

PROFILE

A young man of tall, lean build, neither waifish nor bulky. He possesses an otherworldly sort of presence, drifting quietly and quickly like a ghost, and regards everything around him with an impassive stare. Such degree of nonchalance unsettles most people not accustomed to his idiosyncrasies, made all the more unnerving by his uncanny level of perception and intuition. Try as you might to mask your feelings or your thoughts, he knows how to read the tiny mannerisms of the human body, the subtle twitches and shifts of the human face. He watches as intently as a vulture with its sights set on a dying beast, at the ready to pinpoint the first sign of weakness before even you become aware of it yourself.Still, beneath his deathly visage dwells a calm, albeit strange young man, always the first to lend an ear or a hand to his friends and loved ones. Just as he never hesitates to put the arrogant in their place, he will never turn away from those in need of comfort or some quiet company. Although he sees everything—every strength, every weakness—he wields his gift of perception as a salve just as much as a weapon.(Do not pay too much attention to his unreadable stare. Do not pay too much attention to the cracks beneath the mask should it shift. You will find nothing but rot and decay and the horror of a monstrosity not properly put to rest.)

  NAME   
Ekaitz Kara de la Cruz Elizondo  NICKNAMES / ALIASES   
Elicruz, Kara, Kara de Principe  TITLES   
The Phantom Reaper  AGE   
18 (at the start of the U20 World Cup) 19 (post-canon)  DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH   
01 November 2001
Bilbao, Biscay Province, Basque Country  GENDER   
male (on official forms)
agender (doesn't talk about it)  PRONOUNS   
he\him  ORIENTATION   
bisexual | demiromantic  RACE / ETHNICITY   
Mestizo (European/Indigenous American)

  NATIONALITY   
Spanish (Basque), Turkish, and Mexican  CURRENT RESIDENCE   
Madrid, Spain  TEAM   
Atletxiko Kluba (former)
Re Al (current)  POSITION   
Central Midfielder  LANGUAGES   
Basque (native), Spanish (native), English (fluent), Turkish (fluent), German (conversational), Japanese (intermediate)

  VOICE CLAIM   
Kengo Takanashi as Atum (Granblue Fantasy)  HEIGHT   
6'2" | 187 cm (current)
6'2" 1/2 | 189 cm (final)  HAIR   
strawberry blond (natural) | #F3A479 accented with #FC8982
obsidian black (dyed) | #1B1B1B  EYES   
iris violet-blue | #5A4FCF  SKIN   
tawny brown | #AB856F

  ASTROLOGY   
Scorpio Sun, Taurus Moon, Virgo Rising  BLOOD TYPE   
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patient, calm, devoted to his loved ones, strong-willed, adaptable, intelligent, creative, easygoing, considerate  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
highly perceptive, extremely intuitive, nonchalant, deadpan and monotone, adrenaline-driven  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
ultra sadistic, manipulative, cold and callous, at times dismissive, stubborn, reserved but sarcastic, clinically depressed

  FAITH & BELIEFS   
Eclectic neopagan influenced by the folk practices of Mexican Catholicism, Spanish Catholicism, and Basque mythology and paganism | worships Santa Muerte and a variety of folkloric saints

introverted

cold

selfish

skeptical

serious

logical

disciplined

suspicious

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extroverted

warm

generous

openminded

playful

emotional

hedonistic

trusting

  PARENTS   

  • Luis Ángel de la Cruz (father)

  • Esen Aydan Elizondo Hazinedar (mother)

  SIBLINGS   

  • Naia Sevda de la Cruz Elizondo (younger sister) | deceased

  SIGNIFICANT OTHER   

  • Michael Kaiser (complicated)

  • Itoshi Sae (one-time fling)

  • Yuli Iturria Andikoetxea (ex-boyfriend)

  • various ex-partners and one-time flings

  CHILDREN   

  • Leonie Michaela de la Cruz Elizondo (future daughter)

  • Noah Itzal de la Cruz Elizondo (future son)

  • Rosaura Esti de la Cruz Elizondo (future daughter)

  • Minerva Izar de la Cruz Elizondo (future daughter)

  • Nere de la Cruz Elizondo (future child)

  OTHER   

  • Hayriye Elizondo Hazinedar (maternal aunt)

  • Leyla Rukiye Arechavaleta Elizondo (maternal cousin)

  • Belinay Hazinedar (maternal grandmother)

  • Ihintza Elizondo Basterretxea (maternal grandfather)

  • various other family members

  PETS   

  • Otsoa (dog | familiar)

  • Zevce (family cat)

  • Yolotl (family raven)

  • Jaeger (future dog)

  • Meister (future dog)

  POWERS & ABILITIES  

  • Soul Harvest
    Elicruz's unique Flow and the manifestation of his Ego. It refers to the otherworldly speed and stealth with which Elicruz uses to steal the ball and deliver quick, accurate passes. He takes on a reaper-like aura, haunting his target like death itself, and radiates murderous intent. He seemingly blips in and out of existence while hunting a target.

  • Delirium
    When Elicruz enters his Soul Harvest state and fixates on a target, his prey often experiences a drop in temperature. His proximity will also trigger the target's sympathetic nervous system, producing a fight-or-flight response.

  • Emissary of Death
    Thanks to his versatility as a central midfielder, Elicruz is able to equalize the playing field by identifying and exploiting weaknesses with his acute perception. He will also make up for any weaknesses on his team, able to go on the offense or defense in a heartbeat.

  LIKES  

  • Foods: Café de olla, all kinds of tea, dark chocolate, extra-rare to rare steaks, salmon dishes, rice dishes, pumpkin-flavored baked goods, pecan coffee cake

  • Animals: Vultures, bats, wolves, dogs, ravens, spiders and tarantulas, butterflies

  • Colors: Crimson red, obsidian black, midnight blue-black, sunset metallic gold

  • Other: Horror films and video games, occult paraphernalia, Halloween-themed clothing and home décor, various Gothic styles of clothing, animal bones found in the woods, stormy nights, winter

  DISLIKES  

  • Foods: Well-done steaks, pickled foods, salads without some sort of protein, anything with too much vinegar

  • Animals: None

  • Colors: His natural hair color

  • Other: Institutional dogmas of worldwide religions, living in the past

  OTHER  

  • He has a monochromatic tattoo of Santa Muerte surrounded by a wreath of Mexican marigolds on his right thigh. He has plans to get more tattoos on his hands, spine, and neck in the future.

  • He has a beauty mark underneath the corner of his left eye (his view).

  • He doesn't smile anymore, but when he did, he would have a singular dimple on the left side of his face (his view).

  • Both of his ears are double-pierced.

  HOBBIES & INTERESTS  

  • In order to keep his brain sharp, he learns and studies multiple languages. His maternal grandmother, Belinay, funded various language courses throughout his childhood with the belief that it would help him become more successful in life.

  • He was taught how to read and write music by his father, a talented, albeit humble musician. Although he doesn't partake in the hobby as much as he used to, he writes short instrumental songs here and there.

  • His strongest subject in school was math. He can still solve complex mathematical formulas in his head in a matter of seconds. Much like his language studies, he challenges himself with math problems to keep his brain and memory strong.

  • In accordance to his spiritual practices, he likes to collect crystals, herbs, animal bones, and other metaphysical trinkets. He keeps his cabinets well-organized.

  • He communes with the spirits on the Other Side by isolating himself in total darkness and silence. He never elaborates on what these communions even refer to.

  • Using his crystals and reagents, he conducts protective spellwork for his loved ones and casts hexes on people in need of a lesson.

  • Surprisingly, when it comes to music, he prefers to listen to synth-pop and folk pop. He will listen to heavy metal, alternative metal, and other related genres on occasion.

  • Although winter is his favorite season, Halloween is his favorite holiday. He will decorate everything he possibly can with Halloween-themed trinkets. Similarly, he prefers to wear Halloween-print pajamas regardless of the time of year.

  HABITS  

  • He dyes his strawberry blond roots almost every other night due to the unnatural rate at which his hair grows, but they always start to show again in the mornings. He hates his natural hair color so much, he continuously dyes his eyebrows and pelvic body hair and shaves everything else off.

  • Since he dyes his hair so often, he invests in an expensive salon-grade, ultra-conditioning shampoo. It leaves his hair as luxurious and silky as it was before he first bleached it into oblivion.

  • He is rather fastidious over his appearance and hygiene. Although he has naturally good skin, he does keep some skincare products sold by his grandmother’s company and a few luxury fragrances.

  • He tends to hum to himself when he is happy or otherwise at peace. It's one of the few indicators of his mood.

  • He self-soothes by running his fingers through his own hair or someone else's. He finds the act of caressing someone's hair to be incredibly intimate and comforting.

  • When he's not at practice, he likes to wear a lot of jewelry, mostly ear cuffs, layered pendants, and multiple rings.

  • He prefers to walk his dog between the hours of 3 AM and 5 AM.

  • He only sleeps 4-6 hours a night and tends to wander the city at random hours, even after walking his dog, unable to sit still in one place for too long. He inherited this wanderlust from his father.

  • He has a morbid, sarcastic sense of humor, even with his constant monotone.

  • Given that his patron deity, Santa Muerte, offers healing and protection, he leaves offerings he associates with specific people so that she may watch over them.

HISTORY

In retrospect, even Elicruz would claim his birth came with its own set of omens.Born at 3:33 AM during a violent storm, beneath a sky occluded with pitch-black clouds, Ekaitz came into this world as a tiny, quiet thing, so much so that the doctors feared he would not make it through the night. Still, the child survived, whether by the power of his mother's fervent prayer or his own resilience, and grew into a healthy boy with sunlight hair and an even brighter smile. Although he was an odd child, fascinated by the bones his father brought back from the woods and the insects he would let crawl over his hands, he was a happy one. Lonely, yes, but content to live in his own little world of music and soccer and the mysteries of the mountains beyond his door. He did not care to fit into the individual worlds of the children around him.His devout mother, however, lamented his inability to integrate and thought to bring him closer to his own humanity through God. She enrolled him in religious schooling, where he would then learn about God and how to love God. She did so out of her own love for her child, of course, as misguided as it might have been.

Motivated by his love for his mother, Ekaitz abided by her wishes and excelled in his religious studies. He sang for the choir, attended to the altar during Mass, and prayed his rosary every month. Even so, his morbid fascinations never ceased, and his oddities consigned him to the life of an outcast among his peers. Before, he never minded, but now that he knew about God, he wondered if God had perhaps made a mistake when He created Ekaitz. How cruel, to think that finding God would make Ekaitz, for the first time in his life, see himself as some kind of living sin.It was only when his little sister, Naia, was born that he soon discovered that God had not erred in His design. Eight years younger than him, Naia was just as odd and perhaps even a little more fascinated with all the strange things in the world. She loved to dig for bones and spent countless rainy afternoons searching for iratxoak, the little Basque imps that hid in the woods, and the lamiak, the nymphs that combed their hair by the rivers. Together, they became known among their neighbors as the Eguzkiaren Sorginak, the Witches of the Sun, because of their sunlight hair. They bickered, of course, as siblings often do, but they were always there for each other.

It certainly must not come as a surprise, then, that when young Naia was diagnosed with leukemia at the tender age of seven, the peaceful life Ekaitz once thought to be a blessing from God turned out to be nothing more than a punishment in disguise.He should have noticed the signs. He should have seen the bruises that bloomed whenever she so much as brushed against something. He should have been the one to bring attention to her condition sooner. He could have saved her. He should have.In the end, the gift of perception is only a curse.

To be continued in UNTITLED.

NPCS

MICHAEL KAISER

❝ Not yet. You can't go into the dark yet. Not before me. ❞

Vacillating between genuine tenderness and toxicity, the relationship between Elicruz and Kaiser can easily be described in a single sentence: they want to defile and worship each other in the same breath. Kaiser is a carcass left to rot on the side of the road, and Elicruz is the vulture who picks his bones clean to make good use of the remains. Yet Elicruz is also the reaper who harvests Kaiser's soul, buries it in the earth, and waits for it to be reborn. He spoils Kaiser just as much as he torments him, extending a gentle hand as often as a heavy one. An unspoken sort of trust hangs between them, formed and strengthened by their incomparable synergy as midfielder and striker and their late-night conversations on philosophy and identity. Try as they might to create distance, they drift back to each other again and again; Kaiser trusts no one else to break him and put him back together, and Elicruz might have finally found the one person who sees all of his horror and decay and still chooses to stay.Pain and pleasure, peace and violence, death and rebirth. They are chaos incarnate, always at war with each other and themselves, wounded by love.

ITOSHI SAE

❝ Let yourself live a little more deliciously, Prodigy. ❞

Identical in demeanor, but opposite in their general outlook on the world, Elicruz and Sae possess an uncanny synergy when it comes to playmaking on the field. They exploit one another to guarantee total annihilation of the opposing team, coordinating in a few words or glances before anyone has a chance to notice. Off the field, Sae's pragmatism often clashes with Elicruz's sentimentality, but they get along well enough. After an impulsive, adrenaline-driven one-night stand, they agreed to never acknowledge it and have done such a good job at not repeating it that no one even knows it happened at all. Besides, Sae can't seem to get over a specific someone, and Elicruz is far too preoccupied with his grief and complicated feelings toward their teammate, Kaiser.

ISAGI YOICHI

❝ That fire within you... never let it die out. ❞

One would think that someone as outgoing and headstrong as Isagi would struggle to get along with Elicruz and all of his eerie nonchalance, but the two actually befriended each other rather quickly after Isagi transferred to Re Al. Isagi admires Elicruz both for his playmaking ability on the field and for his lax, easygoing personality, completely unbothered by the fact that Elicruz is a ruthless sadist beneath his perfectly curated composure. If anything, they are two sides of the same sadistic coin, deriving great joy in completely crushing their enemies. Outside of the game, they are like any other pair of friends, bonding over pop culture and food and video games whenever they're not at practice. Elicruz is also the only one who bothers to remind Isagi to write the tilde over the Spanish N.