Noir Duskmoon

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Noir Duskmoon is character in the Bloody War series, a student at Frost's Guidance Academy, and a member of Team PSSN, who first appears in the prologue of Passion Ignited, Intertwined Souls. Noir's abilities are aspects of Vampire Physiology, which he uses to give himself a power boost after drinking blood.

## In The Story

### The Words of the Winter

Noir appears in Chapter 3, Starting Out Is Messy, where Celestia Underwood and Valkyrie Combat System wonder who he is because they don't recognize him. He yelps and looks away when Valkyrie makes eye-contact with him. When Burnet Stormshade calls his name, it causes an uproar in the class as students believe he's a zombie and that Burnet is lying. From his spot nestled in between Pyrrhus Dawnblaze and Kayda Starshatter, Celeste notes he is hastily putting a hoodie on, hiding his head and arms inside it and ducking underneath the table. When Celeste shuts the class up and Burnet asks if he is still there, he reveals himself and waves, notably shaken up. He's mentioned to be fiddling with his Dreamseeker badge in chapter 4, Everything Has It's Purpose.

In Chapter 5, Inhale, Exhale. The World Isn't Yours, Noir is noted to be clinging onto Pyrrhus when he stops to talk to Celeste.

### Passion Ignited

In Intertwined Souls, Noir is lost and wandering by himself, trying to find his way home. He finally collapses in the snow, trying to warm himself up while crying, which ends up with him mentally berating himself. However, soon a jacket is placed onto his back. Noir hesitates to look at the person who had done so, but he soon gives in.

Kayda introduces himself, kissing Noir's hand. Noir tells him that his name was 'taken away from him', to which Kayda replies that 'they' couldn't do that. He then formally introduces himself. Kayda notes him to still be a pup, based on the fact he seemed to be a late bloomer. He then reveals that they are soulmates, and that they have another soulmate as well.

Noir responds by cuddling closing, wondering if being soulmates was what was helping him feel calm around someone else. Eventually Kayda convinces him to go to Frost's Guidance Academy with him, saying that Crispin Everhart could help him find where he wants to go. He's carried on the dragon creatura's back, soon falling asleep.

Later on, Noir and Kayda are having an audience with Everhart and Burnet, where Kayda explains the situation. He apologizes, but Everhart assures him there is nothing to apologize for. Everhart asks for Burnet to prepare a room for Noir, inviting him to stay and become a student at Frost's Guidance. When Noir expresses concern over Everhart letting him into the academy because he doesn't think he'd be good at anything, Everhart encourages him and praises him for surviving while he was missing. After Everhart suggests they go eat, Noir thanks him.

In the cafeteria, Vian Sapphirus bumps into Noir. However, Noir's childhood friend, Pyrrhus, shows up to scold Vian, only for the two to realize that they were brought together again. Vian laughs, implying that he thought Noir was scary and aggressive from Pyrrhus's description, making the cat creatura mad. Kayda then reveals that their third soulmate is Pyrrhus.

Chapter 1, Between Dawn and Dusk, Between Then and Now, begins with a flashback to Noir and Pyrrhus's childhood. Pyrrhus presented as an omega earlier than most, which caused him to be absent for a while, making Noir feel lonely, especially since his sister's friends didn't want him to hang out with them. When Pyrrhus returned, their classmates started to swarm him since he was the first of them all to present. Because everyone thought Pyrrhus was going to be an alpha due to his height and hotter temperature, Noir believed that he would also defy expectations and present as an alpha. Noir felt even lonelier even with Pyrrhus at school, to the point where he spent a day crying at home.

One day, the two were hanging out and they got into an argument over what Noir would present as, Noir hastily called him a stupid omega, saying that he wasn't going to be an 'uncool omega'. Pyrrhus told him to leave and that he never wanted to see him again, resulting in Noir running out crying, calling himself stupid when he realized what he has said. He ends up lost in an alleyway, getting taken by some slave traders. For five years he was treated like an object and abused when he messed up. When there was an opening to escape, Noir helped all the other children escape, before parting with them all due to his anxiety. Nobody seemed to recognize him, and many presumed he had died, so he survived on food scraps and his own blood.

In the present, they're faced with the situation of not only being soulmates, but the fact that they've met again. Noir is kneeling on the ground, crying and apologizing, when Pyrrhus kneels down and wraps his arms around him, saying that he doesn't fault him as people say things they don't mean in the heat of the moment and that they can work things out. However, Pyrrhus notices Noir's body temperature is a lot higher than it should be and his scent is changing. Realizing Noir is presenting and that the three of them coming together triggered their cycles to start, forcing Noir into prematurely presenting. The cat creatura grabs both him and Kayda and drags them to Everhart's office in a panic, leaving Vian behind.

During Chapter 3, One Little Spark Goes Far, Pyrrhus goes to Kayda and Noir's suite to sleep alongside them. Noir gets excited when he sees Pyrrhus. When Pyrrhus says he doesn't want to seem clingy, Noir pipes in by telling him to take his own words into account, as he previously told Noir to be as clingy as he wants. Noir also gives him a 'kiss' by kissing his fingers and reaching across Kayda to touch his cheek.

The next morning they end up in Everhart's office, assuming that it is for Noir to try on his uniform. Vian is also summoned, which confuses the three. Noir is surprised when Burnet calls him a Dreamseeker since he didn't take the entrance exam at all. Everhart explains that he faced many more trials than those who took the entrance exam did and that he is more than worthy of the title. Noir starts crying happily, and his soulmates rush to his side to hug him. After that, Everhart and Burnet form Team PSSN. Pyrrhus notes that he is glad to be on a team with his soulmates as he didn't want to be separated from Noir since he had just gotten him back.

Noir is walking in the hallways to find Pyrrhus in chapter 3, Blindly Following Fate. He stumbles upon Eudialyte Lustrous lecturing Pyrrhus and causing him of using Noir and Kayda while not loving them. Noir softly whispers Pyrrhus's name, crying. After Pyrrhus burns Eudialyte's hand, he walks over to comfort Noir, pulling him up and embracing him.

When they report the incident to Everhart, Pyrrhus asks where he was supposed to be. Noir reveals he didn't know what to specialize in, so he was planning to peek into the blacksmithing class. He apologizes, feeling guilty. Everhart, however, offers him a position as a helper in the office when his soulmates have class and he doesn't, which Noir agrees to. When he apologizes again, Everhart says that he shouldn't feel like he has to apologize for things he didn't do.

Pyrrhus asks whether or not Noir wants to get food or go explore Fjallkanen, as well as if he'd like to see his parents. Noir decides he wants to see his family with Kayda as well, requesting that they eat chocolate chip pancakes and take a nap while they wait for Kayda to get out of class, to which Pyrrhus agrees to.

The Duskmoon reunion takes place in chapter 4, Tears Flowing Freely. Noir and Kayda hide in the kitchen of Vian's sisters' restaurant, waiting for a signal to go out from Pyrrhus. The implication of him makes Blanca Duskmoon nearly start crying. When Noir spots them, he wonders how they will react, fearing that it will be a negative reaction. He decides, however, that he's become stronger and that he wasn't a poor little pup anymore, but now a grown omega. He decides that, as a Dreamseeker, it is his duty to reach out to his dream, so he steps forward and reveals himself.

Noir reveals the scars he recieved from beatings to his mother and father, Fiona Duskmoon and Specter Duskmoon, saying that it hurt but he is alright because he is with everyone. He promises he won't leave again because he needs to become a Guardian and that he needs to be a Dreamseeker. He also says he needs to be a good soulmate to Pyrrhus and Kayda, saying that he loves them a lot.

Near the end of chapter 5, The Truth Isn't Always What's Perceived, Noir, Kayda, and Pyrrhus are watching TV in Pyrrhus and Vian's suite. When Pyrrhus scolds Vian for going on a date with a stranger and Vian pleads for them to go, Noir sits up and glares at the younger omega. He proclaims that it could have been a 'fucking kidnapper', prompting Vian to ask if he knows how to swear. This makes Noir angrier, as he proclaims he doesn't want to be treated like a child and that he wasn't a small child when he was kidnapped. He ends up devolving into a panic, apologizing because he didn't think he was allowed to say things like that. Kayda and Pyrrhus take Noir away, leaving Vian to think about what had happened.

In Chapter 6, Whispers of Encouragement, Everhart is sick and Burnet has to go find a missing Basil Stormshade, which results in Kayda skipping class to help Noir out while waiting for the headmaster's heir to return because of the panic attack Noir had the night before. Kuno Aurich comes in for a meeting with Professor Everhart, believing he has the wrong room at first. Noir whispers, just barely audible, that the two are gone and that he should come back later. Kayda notes that he looks almost afraid to speak up, resulting in him being afraid of letting him run deliveries on his own, causing the dragon creatura to try and figure out how to deal with the tasks assigned to them without leaving the office unoccupied.

Leonidas Castro thankfully comes in to help, allowing the two to go make deliveries to the forging department. On their way, Kayda tells Noir that he had every right to panic and defend himself. Noir seems to perk up a bit when he realizes he could get to see Pyrrhus, but he starts to voice his concerns over being seen as a child by everyone due to not seeming all that mature and confident. He notes that he's seen and dealt with worse things than most, even saying that he had killed a teros with his bare hands. Kayda reassures him that he's at least their equal, if not on higher ground than them, and that one day he will make them see that isn't a kid. Noir smiles and is given a kiss on the forehead, and perks up by the time they get to the forge, announcing their presence and carrying a box to the front. He stops to hug Pyrrhus before the two continue on.

When Raymond Seidel and Kuno leave the room while Renata discusses a stalker with Leon, Noir gets worried when the two don't come back. He grabs Kayda's arm and bites him, drinking his blood and sprinting off, determined to prove that he's not a child.

He successfully scares Dominik Reinhardt off and was about to chase after him, but Burnet tells him to calm down. Suddenly, he starts salivating, reaching for an injured Ray, all while shakily laughing. He's tackled by someone and is shocked, Burnet shouting things he couldn't make out. However, the thirst for blood persists despite the electricity. Pyrrhus kicks off the someone who had tackled and electrocuted him, placing a cloth over Noir's nose and mouth and helping him to his feet.

When they reach their room after picking Kayda up form the office, Pyrrhus pricks his finger and shoves it in Noir's mouth, calming him down. Noir laments over his ability causing him to get dazed and obsessive over the scent and sight of fresh blood, afraid of hurting someone accidentally.

### Stand By Our Fate

The prologue and chapter 1 of Stand By Our Fate, Complicated Destiny and You Can't Escape Your Demons, take place during the seventh chapter of Passion Ignited. Kuno mentions Noir having been left in charge of the office in the prologue, and in chapter 1, Noir greets them and says that Burnet should be back soon, but that they could talk to Leon. After Ray blacks out, it can be assumed Noir ran out to stop Nik as the events of Whispers of Encouragement played out.

## In Spin-Offs and AUs

### The Great OC Crossover Social Media Series Nobody Asked For

#### **Chatfic**

Noir appears in chapter 11, Pining Intervention, when Celeste adds a handful of the Frost's Guidance students to the Across Worlds chat. His username is sleepyatdusk. When Pyrrhus calls out Chromé Lavigne for the Doki Doki Literature Club incident, Noir says that he isn't a child and can get over it, but then encourages Pyrrhus to attack Chromé. When Ray and Tsubasa Amanogawa realize they're in love with each other, Noir 'rolls his eyes' and says that everyone thought they were dating.

Noir also appears in the next chapter, The Squad Gets Raided, where Celeste and Valkyrie's spy bot accidentally adds him to the aforementioned squad's group chat. After Celeste sends her rant about Basil and Yuri Valdenez asks who that is, Noir says that he's gotten better but he used to be pretty mean and conceited. He also expresses his disdain because Basil stole a hashbrowns Kayda and Pyrrhus made for him using blood. Avi Rodriquez questions him, and he explains his ability.

Lafter, after Aric Tsumori complains about pregnancy, Kayda asks his mates if they have any regrets. Noir and Pyrrhus both say that they don't, with Noir saying that it will all be worth it. Soon, he is removed along with the others by the bot.

#### **Twitterfic**

In the fourth segment, Noir Plays Doki Doki Literature Club, Noir, under the same username as in the chatfic, happily posts that Thyme Linden, Veni Stormheart, Iwaaki Kasai, Hanyuu Fuu, and Chromé have invited him to play the game using X-Cord's screenshare feature. When Vale Cristalle calls him a kid and tells him to wait, Noir responds by saying that he is older than him. Scarlette Dalton and Yukimura Tamashi try to stop him as well, but he says that they are already playing and that Sayori's his favorite. Pyrrhus then posts asking those involved for an explanation on why Noir was crying over Sayori hanging herself, to which Chromé admits that he was the one who begged him to keep playing.

In Ray's New @, Noir suggests 'IMissSayori' for Ray's new username. Ray responds by saying that he is sorry for his loss, but he thinks that it fits him more than it fits himself.

During The Great Breeding Kink Scandal, Pyrrhus and Noir exchange thinking emojis after Kasai posts the 'breeding kink' picture, prompting Vian to ask what they're planning. Kurosawa Ebony says that she knows what it is, and she and Ikuma Mochizuki explain to Luca Nectaria that she believes they want to have children. He and Pyrrhus also both are unhappy after Adette Lichtenburg posts on the official Frost's Guidance twitter that there will be a 'horny complaints box' put near the office, with Noir saying it won't be there for long, causing Vian to be shocked once more. Kayda expresses gratitude to Kasai for helping him figure out what to do to make Noir and Pyrrhus happy, causing Vian to be shocked once again that they would get caught up in the chaos.

He also briefly appears in Frost's Gaydence Adventures, asking Ray what's wrong after Celeste mentions the matchmaking chat. He then says he is suspicious after he logs out.

## Relationships

### Family

**Specter Duskmoon****:**

### Teammates

**Pyrrhus Dawnblaze:** TBA

**Vian Sapphirus:** TBA

**Kayda Starshatter:** TBA

### Professors and Staff

**Crispin Everhart:** TBA

**Burnet Stormshade:** TBA

**Hotaru Hinata:** TBA

**Leonidas Castro:**

### Acquaintances

**Celestia Underwood****:**

**Raymond Seidel:**

**Kuno Aurich****:**

**Renata Dernbach****:**

### Disliked

**Basil Stormshade****:**

## Trivia

* The one that tackled Noir was Basil, revealed in the end notes of chapter 6.
* The chapter 6 end notes also explain that people who's scent is fresh blood, like Celeste's, don't trigger Noir's reaction to blood, as only real blood does.
	+ Additionally, it also notes that has to be locked up and even muzzled during his time as a slave due to the fact he often lost himself when others were punished until they bled.
* Noir, Kayda, and Pyrrhus's ship name is Trilogy of Terror.
	+ It has been shown on the tumblr blog and in the ending notes of some chapters of Passion Ignited, as well as having a Pinterest board.
		- A platonic ship name for Vian, Pyrrhus, and Noir also has been noted in the end notes and on Pinterest, Sapphire Hourglass.

1. ↑ https://archiveofourown.org/works/30348687/chapters/76313351#workskin
2. ↑ https://pin.it/3suJFJf
3. ↑ https://pin.it/VIcPveP