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johnbrownnn · 7 months

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To David Thompson, Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is someone who hugs his teammates, the man “at the heart of actually leading this resurgence within the city, and within the fan base, and within the franchise.” The blossoming baseball star is also something else: the namesake of David and his wife, Kaitlyn Thompson’s 3-month-old son, Trevor Adley. “Last summer, I wasn’t pregnant, and Adley Rutschman was doing amazing things for the Orioles and just bringing such hope to the Orioles community, and so that’s what our story being pregnant was all about as well, having hope that he would eventually come,” said Kaitlyn, 28, a third-grade public school teacher. The Pasadena couple said they refer to their son using his first and middle name, and that some friends just call him Adley. The Orioles played on the television when he was born at Anne Arundel Medical Center on July 3, though his moniker was settled on well before that (after his parents decided against Adley Gunnar). “It’s kind of a shame that our son is only a couple months old, and he’s not older to see this season and actually understand it,” David, 31, said at the end of September. “It’s going to be a summer we literally will never forget.” The Orioles’ spectacular 2023 season ended this week almost as quickly as it took off, but the players left their mark on a group sure to become lifelong fans: babies named after the team’s own baby Birds. While big names in Baltimore baseball (think Cal Ripken Jr., or Brooks Robinson) haven’t always made a huge dent in the baby name charts following their successes, it’s a new generation’s turn to try to tilt the trends. “It’s undeniable that, especially at the margin, popular celebrities or fictional characters — or even in some cases, athletes — influence names,” said Sean Mussenden, a professor and data editor at the University of Maryland’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. Could young players with standout names — Adley, Gunnar, Grayson, Félix or Cedric — inspire a new crop of mini-mes? “We love to tell ourselves stories of overcoming challenges and triumphing,” said Victoria Harms, a senior lecturer in the history department at the Johns Hopkins University, where she teaches a popular seminar titled “The Cold War as Sports History.” Sports is an easy arena for evoking pride and hope, “especially when rookies carry a team … it’s just the perfect story that we love to watch,” Harms added. “They come in and then just inspire an entire city.” People naming their children after famous athletes is nothing new. “Kobe” made it into the nation’s top 1,000 most popular boys names in 1997, the year after NBA shooting guard Kobe Bryant made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, and has remained a top-600 name ever since, according to data from the Social Security Administration. In 2020, the year Bryant died in a California helicopter crash, it was the 239th most popular name. For girls, “Serena,” safely within the top 1,000 most popular names for decades, hit a recent peak in 2000, the year after now-retired tennis great Serena Williams won her first major singles title at the U.S. Open. But athletic acclaim doesn’t necessarily translate to contemporaneous baby-name fame. Names of current players haven’t yet overwhelmed Baltimore delivery rooms or OB/GYN offices, according to representatives from Mercy and Sinai hospitals. “Adley” didn’t show up in the top 100 most popular baby names in Maryland last year, nor did Cedric, Gunnar or Félix (and Grayson was ranked 50th, for boys). “Cal” never made it into the top 1,000 baby boy names documented by the Social Security Administration during Cal Ripken Jr.’s 21-season career with the Orioles, while “Calvin,” Ripken’s given name, remained steadily popular long before, during and after his career. The boys name “Brooks” didn’t see a meaningful spike in national popularity until a few years after third baseman Brooks Robinson, who also played for over two decades for the Orioles, retired in 1977, according to Social Security Administration data. It’s become increasingly popular in recent years, reaching a high of 76th most popular boys name in 2022. “I would think often about the fact that he was named after Brooks Robinson,” Westminster resident Mike Holden said of his 7-year-old son, Brooks. “But now, with Brooks Robinson’s passing, I think it’s just even more significant for me. I love that we have a son named as a tribute to someone who was such a great human being.” Brooks is Mike and Erin Holden’s fifth child (fitting, since Robinson wore No. 5). As a kid himself, Mike Holden, who grew up in Laurel, received a baseball in the mail for his birthday, sent and signed by Robinson. When his son Brooks was only about a year old, Holden took him and his brother, Nolan, to meet Robinson at a sports memorabilia store. The Orioles legend signed the outfit Brooks wore home from the hospital when he was born — a shirt with No. 5 on the back and the name Brooks. “He’s so genuine and had so many kind interactions with people over the years,” Mike, 48, said of Robinson, who died Sept. 26. “He really had a bond with Baltimore and the fans.” But Orioles-inspired names from past eras aren’t confined to the city and nearby counties, or even the state. Pittsburgh resident Calvin Yoder grew up with a life-size poster on his bedroom wall of his namesake, Cal Ripken Jr., and said his parents “thought of him as a really good role model … not a super flashy guy or anything like that, but he’s someone who is just dedicated to getting it done and doing it well.” Soon after Yoder was born, his father, who grew up in Baltimore, and mother drove their young son to Cleveland for an Orioles game and held him up in an attempt to catch Ripken’s attention. Now, Yoder has a 12-year-old nephew in Pennsylvania named Camden, after the ballpark and as a tribute to Yoder’s father’s love of the team. But as Yoder contemplates names for his own future child with his fianceé, he said the strongest contender aside from repurposed family names is one borrowed from the Orioles roster: Adley. Pennsylvania couple Sarah and David Shepke, who both attended Orioles games growing up, named their son Grayson Adley in mid-July after Rodriguez and Rutschman — committing to the middle name only after Sarah underwent a cesarean section. “Right after I woke up from my surgery, my husband said that the Orioles were playing at that time and he said ‘Adley just hit a home run,’ and Grayson had been pitching that night,” said Sarah, 32. Grayson Adley Shepke is destined to play for the Orioles one day, or at least that’s Sarah’s hope. Girls named after Adley could also wind up wearing catcher’s mitts, if Rutschman’s devoted fan base continues to grow. “Being a unisex name, it just made sense” for Ellicott City couple Jordan and Courtney Kenney to name their daughter born in September after Rutschman, said Jordan, 36. They contemplated similar girls’ names, like Adalyn and Ainsley, Courtney said, but Adley felt like the “perfect” choice. “We love his character and how much he’s transformed the team,” Jordan said, adding that his own Adley — though still an infant — is already a “sweetheart” with sass. Some Orioles fans are still trying to convince their partners to run with a baseball-inspired name for their soon-to-arrive babies, like Harford County resident Chris Peacher. “It’s the name of the person who’s brought joy back to watching the Orioles,” Peacher, 32, said of Adley, a title he’s considering for his second son, expected in early January. His wife, Caitlin Peacher, has been pushing for “unique” names, like “Crew,” Chris said. But the name Adley would hold personal sentimentality. Chris attended Rutschman’s MLB debut last year with his son Cole and his late father, Glenn Peacher, the only game the three went to together before Glenn died in November 2022, Chris said. “If he stays around here for the long haul … I do think that [Adley Rutschman] could live up to that namesake [like Brooks Robinson has], where we see a lot of kids named after him,” Chris said, adding that he and Caitlin are considering the name Brooks as well. Interning in 2014 with WBAL, where his father — affectionately known as “Detour” Dave Sandler — worked for a long time, Brooks Sandler became familiar with the Orioles clubhouse, he said. Later he got a job working in player development for the Orioles, and he likes to think his name, Brooks, might have helped him stand out. Now 30 and working in the University of Pittsburgh’s athletic department, he grew into the name — and all that came with it. “You don’t really have a choice,” he said, “you’re just an Orioles fan.” () Source link

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bballfors · 1 year

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About 35 seconds into the video. O’s veteran back up catcher going to the mound to hug the pitcher at the end of the game now too like Adley does.

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ardentmuse · 2 years

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Hello, lovely humans!

This blog is officially ACTIVE. And I couldn’t be more excited to getting back to writing for pleasure.

As many of you know, a few years ago I took a leap into writing professionally and now I am a full-time interactive fiction narrative designer, writer, and editor. While I adore my job, I also spend most of my time writing things based on storylines designed by others, few things solely of my own invention. And writing begets more writing. The more you do it, the more you want to do it, the more you are stimulated by the act itself. And so, even though my writing schedule is more busy than ever, I need to counter it with writing that is strictly for fun, otherwise I am going to burn out completely.

So thanks for your patience on this journey. I am SO THRILLED to celebrate with you.

To celebrate, we’re going to do some stories based on prompts and add some new fandoms to the mix.

(yes, the good place gifs are back)

The Rules:

Must be following me (@ardentmuse)

Must submit me an ask with a number of a prompt and a character

Must like this post

Please reblog, but this isn’t required :)

Only one submission per person, please!

Block “#ardentmuse welcome back” if you don’t want to see these for whatever reason (though some of my best work comes from prompts)

Each ask will become a reader-insert imagine. Aiming for ~1k words for each of these, but we’ll see where the spirits take me.

Note that these will be slower than my previous turn around on these. My goal is one per day, to be cut off in ~3 weeks, so it is likely I won’t get to every prompt. I’ll do my best.

Character list and prompt list below the cut.

Hugs, Lia

Characters:

Note: all responses will be reader inserts (no x ships). Also, this list is off the top of my head so if I missed anyone that you really want to see, let me know.

*Bold represents characters I am absolutely in love with writing at the moment, so those requests would make me so happy

Harry Potter:

Bill Weasley

Charlie Weasley

Percy Weasley

Fred Weasley

George Weasley

Ron Weasley

Harry Potter

Neville Longbottom

Draco Malfoy

Cedric Diggory

Oliver Wood

Severus Snape

Sirius Black

James Potter

Remus Lupin

HPHM:

Bill Weasley

Charlie Weasley

Talbott Winger

Barnaby Lee

Murphy McNully

Orion Amari

Andre Egwu

Jae Kim

Diego Caplan

ASOIAF / Game of Thrones:

Ned Stark

Robb Stark

Jon Snow

Bran Stark

Tyrion Lannister

Jaime Lannister

Robert Baratheon

Stannis Baratheon

Theon Greyjoy

Gendry (Waters)

Podrick Payne

Sandor Clegane

Petyr Baelish

Kingsman:

Harry Hart

Merlin (Hamish Mycroft)

Eggsy Unwin

Tequila

Whiskey (Jack Daniels)

James Spenser (Lancelot)

Love Island: The Game:

Jake Wilson

Bobby McKenzie

Gary Rennell

Henrik

Lucas Koh

Ibrahim

Noah

Bruno

Will

Lovelink:

Antoine Dawson / Noah Cruz

Brett O’Hara

Cianán Ó Faoláin

Dr. Vile

Jay Perry

Gabe Scott

Garrett Brown / Rory O´Brien

Hugo Hornsby / Marco Bottazzi

Taylor (Hugo / Marco’s route)

Nicholas Adley

Nick Klaus

Nori Cove

River Nightshade

Salvatore Luciano

The Prompts from Futurama:

Good news, everyone.

At the risk of sounding negative, no.

I love Y/N, always and forever.

This is it. The moment we should have trained for.

For a split second, my common sense was overwhelmed by pity.

I never even told her I loved her.

Well, you obviously won’t listen to reason.

It’s when women are polite to each other you know there’s a problem.

...plus some other emotions which are weird and deeply confusing.

When you look this good, you don’t have to know anything.

Hey, sexy mama.

This is the worst kind of discrimination. The kind against me.

Thank you all for the inspiring advice, but I’m perfectly happy with my life the way it is.

Life is about decisions.

Oh wait, you’re serious.

You leave me breathless.

Everyone, I have a very dramatic announcement.

We can all fight when we’re drunk.

It’s all so complicated with the flowers and the romance and the lies upon lies.

I’m feeling a strange new emotion I have never felt before.

You lost the woman of your dreams but you still have [xxxx].

Let’s knock this up a notch!

Gimme your biggest, strongest, cheapest drink!

I know who you are. You're the woman I've waited for my entire life.

You know what cheers me up? Other people’s misfortune.

I really ought to do something but I am already in my pajamas.

Valentine’s Day is coming up?

I don’t want to live on this planet anymore.

Of course I'm being irrational, I'm in love!

Let's get the hell out of here already!

What the hell is that thing?

You know, someone ought to teach you a lesson.

You should say something else.

It really makes me happy to see you right now.

What kind of party is this?

I can explain.

But of everyone I ever dated, you're probably in the top ten.

It's been quite a journey.

What a thoughtful and considerate thing for you to say.

Look, I know it's not much consolation. But, I understand how you feel.

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toloveawarlord · 3 years

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You can find my masterlist in my bio!

Event: Edgar Birthday Countdown 2021

Pairing: Edgar x Iris

A/N: Keeping the oc train going and writing some of the first oc I made for Edgar. Just a lot of fluff. Today was Edgar’s birthday but I’m going to continue to roll out the remainder of the Edgar fics I planned.

Morning had nearly passed. Sunlight peeked through the drawn curtains, attempting to wake the pair still tangled together beneath the sheets. They’d been greeted by the hue of orange and yellow as the sun first rose, exhausted, sweaty, and incredibly satisfied. It wasn’t until morning had come that sleep found them.

Iris gingerly brushed her fingers through his soft chestnut locks, careful not to wake him. His arm loosely thrown over her waist, cheek resting against her chest. Edgar appeared much more boyish when asleep, something that she very much liked about him. “We can’t sleep all day. You’re the one who has plans, ones you refuse to tell me about.”

He did love his secrets. This one made him incredibly giddy.

“But I’m so comfortable,” Edgar muttered, tightening his hold on her, smooshing his face between her breasts. He’d love nothing more than to stay here for the remainder of his birthday, but he had a gift to give her. He was much too impatient, anticipating how she’d react.

“I’ll make some tea.” Iris pushed her palm against his head to shove the Jack of Hearts off her. Slipping out of the warm sheets, she found the nearest item of clothing on the floor, his signature pale yellow button up. “Are you going to tell me what it is you’re hiding?”

Edgar propped himself up on his elbow, gaze focused on the hem of his shirt brushing against her soft thighs. He struggled to make a choice on which he preferred. She did look quite appetizing in his shirt. “Telling you would take all the fun out of the surprise. I can’t possibly ruin it.”

A typical answer.

A specialty tea made by the best tea shop in Cradle had been gifted to Edgar by one of his subordinates, anonymously, of course. He always got nameless gifts on holidays, including his birthday. Iris returned to the comfort of the bed, giving him a steaming cup. “It’s your birthday. You aren’t supposed to be giving me anything.”

“It’s for the both of us.”

Her subtle attempt to get any information failed. It irritated her as he hid his grin behind his teacup, having easily seen through her tactic. He was the master of keeping secrets. It would take much more coercing to get him to spill. Iris hardly wanted to put in that effort.

After all, he loved surprising her, and today of all days, she could let him have his fun without fighting him.

“I’m not opposed to you wearing only this.” Edgar traced his fingers up her exposed thigh, under the hem of the shirt, and down again. The thought of anyone else seeing her in this didn’t sit well with him, but he was sure that he could find a way to sneak her out.

Alone in the carriage.

It would be a long ride.

Iris promptly ended his little daydream when she smacked his hand. “Pervert. Get dressed so we can go.” She was intrigued to know what he’d been hiding. Edgar was impressively good at gifts and finding the perfect thing to make her happy.

But the longer they rode in the carriage, the more anxious she became. He’d drawn the little curtains over the windows, telling her that she wasn’t allowed to peek. Whatever it was, it must be significant. Flowers, a special date location, even an overnight trip to the hot springs, none of those things warranted such secrecy.

“What did you do?”

Edgar tilted his head, feigning innocence. He was absolutely loving watching her attempt to puzzle out what he’d been planning, but he was confident that the right answer would never come to her. “Why must you assume I’ve done something?”

“Because you have that look, the one that says you’ve done something that you probably shouldn’t have. Like a child.” Her words only fueled the grin on his lips to grow wider. She was well aware that he was having the time of his life.

He wiggled her index finger at her. “A child couldn’t have done this, only me.”

The carriage rolled to a stop, arriving at their destination at last. Edgar offered his hand to her, unable to stop smiling. This was a big gesture. He wanted to believe that she’d be overjoyed, but a very small part of him believed that he may have made a tiny little mistake.

He simply ignored that part of him.

Iris, on the other hand, was staring in absolute shock at the manor, completely restored, right before her. The last time she’d set foot in this place was over four years ago, and it should be covered in ivy and rotting from the inside out.

Her family home. The once esteemed Adley Household. Abandoned after their fall from grace. After her brother disappeared, forgoing his position as the Ten of Hearts, her parents scattered, and Iris couldn’t be alone in that big house after the staff left.

“I-” Iris was not often at a loss for words but describing the overflow of emotions welling up in her chest wasn’t possible. She loved this home; all the memories of her childhood were good and happy. Having to leave it was heartbreaking. “Why?”

Edgar hugged her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. He’d concluded that it had been a good choice to invest in the home, spending an exorbitant amount of money and hiring a myriad of workers to make this possible in the short time frame. “One day, we’ll need a place to call our home. I don’t have any intention of returning to my own.”

Drenched in blood and secrets. Dark and gloomy. All the worst things wrapped up in a single mansion. If he never returned it, it would be too soon.

“I thought perhaps we’d take up residence here. I hired Rick to oversee all the renovations, but we can create an entire new place all our own. If you want that-”

Iris turned around, cutting off his speech with a kiss. She wasn’t the type of person to get overly emotional, only when it came to him. He found the parts of that she didn’t know existed anymore. “I love you.”

“Ah, that’s what I wanted to hear. Come on.” Edgar had lifted her up in his arms before she could escape his grasp. It was a tradition for newlyweds, but it felt like the appropriate thing to do. “We’ll have to take more days off to come here. It is our home now.”

“You just want an excuse to be away from the thin walls of headquarters,” Iris answered, shaking her head but a smile on her lips. He never ceased to make her happier than the day before.

The house was a promise.

The promise of forever.

#ikemen revolution #ikerev #edgar bright #iris adley #fluff #edgar birthday countdown #even though its already his birthday #im slow but im doing it

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rutschman · 1 year

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5/10/2023 series win against the Rays.

#baltimore orioles #adley rutschman #yennier canó #dubs and hugs #🥹🥹

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akatmitsu · 5 years

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that’s an order | sebastian michaelis

i recently finished black butler and i am so in love with every single character in the series. sebastian especially, of course, you just can’t ignore someone that drop dead gorgeous. this is an au concept, i hope you enjoy! i almost wanna do a part two but we’ll see.

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pairing: sebastian michaelis x reader

word count: 2,749

warnings: nudity but not really

summary: you are ciel phantomhive’s older sister, you and the household are preparing for a ball that was set to take place in the late evening. as you help the three servants get ready for the ball, ciel is given a notice that a skeptical man was attending the ball. not wanting to worry you or the servants he tells sebastian, his butler, to keep it between them. the evening starts and ciel begins to get nervous about having you there unattended, he orders sebastian to not let you out of his sight. the evening gets tense as the man arrives. the skeptical man has brought many men to target you at the night’s event.

NOT MY GIF

Though it seems you were just starting to fall into deep sleep, you hear a faint knock on your bedroom door. You ignored it figuring you were just hearing things in your sleep. Surely it couldn’t have been the next morning. The door opens, the creaking of the door making you alert. It was oddly quiet, surely somebody would’ve said something by now. A deep feeling of panic sits at the bottom of your stomach. Thinking you hadn’t heard a knock at all but now the door has opened.

“My lady?”

You sigh in frustration, the tight grip you had on the duvet that was held to your chin released. You sat up on your bed, moving long stray hairs from your face, you gazed at the tall, strikingly handsome butler. You held the duvet against your bare chest, flushing slightly.

“What are you thinking sneaking around like that while I sleep?”

You watched as he stepped into your bedroom, clothes in one hand, the other behind his back. “My apologies, my lady, I assumed you had heard me knocking,” Sebastian Michaelis bows before walking toward the curtains, pulling them back with just one hand. You flinched, expecting a bright sun to hug the room, not noticing a change in brightness behind your eyelids you opened your eyes to see the gloomy outdoors.

Still clutching the duvet to your chest, you swung your legs over the side of the bed, one exposed after the other. You stood up, letting the duvet fall and follow you as you make your way to the window. Sebastian stood aside, eyes following every move you made. He was mesmerized by the way your body moved, the sinful thought that you were completely bare beneath that duvet hovered over. He smirked at the thought.

“What an ugly day.”

“Now, now, my lady. You’ve just seen a brief glance of the day, the clouds could move and it could be the most beautiful day you could’ve ever wished to see,” Sebastian’s smooth voice made your eyelids flutter in the slightest. He was a charming man, every word was captivating.

You gaze out of the window, Phantomhive manor stood tall, the view breathtaking no matter the weather. Sebastian took brief glances at you as you did, he had admired the outside view one too many times, the sight of you, a fresh faced natural woman standing before him, a man could never complain.

Though the day was much too busy to be standing around gazing at beauty. Sebastian clears his throat, “We do have a big day ahead of us, my lady,” he offers his gloved unoccupied hand to you, “Shall we get you dressed?”

You hesitated, “Where’s Mey-Rin?”

“She is downstairs preparing for tonight’s ball like I asked. If you so desire, I will be more than happy to send her upstairs for you,” Sebastian still held his hand out for you. This wouldn’t be the first time he has dressed you, though the thought of it made your whole body flush every time.

“No, it’s alright,” You rested your hand on top of his, he tightens his grip slightly, you look up to meet his eyes, “I won’t look.” The soft gesture could’ve made you melt right at the spot. He lead you over to your bed, he stood tall in front of you blocking your view of the window. He started to close his eyes, placing the other clothing items other than your dress and undergarments on the bed behind you.

“Whenever you’re ready, my lady.”

You shyly drop the duvet onto the floor, you watched as it fell to your feet leaving your body exposed in front of the man. You gaze up at him, eyes wide, mouth open slightly. Just open them, you thought. Gazing at him for just a few more moments, you took in a breath, heart beating slightly faster.

“Open your eyes, Sebastian.”

The room was silent, the word slipped from your tongue. Your eyes never leaving his stoic facial expression, eyes still remained closed. Sebastian leaned closer to you, his right cheek brushed against yours, he stopped just before he passed your ear, “Is that an order?”

Your breath hitched, eyelids fluttered closed.

“M’lady! Oh m’lady! I’ve come to dress you!” The shrill excited voice of the hand maiden Mey-Rin surrounds the silent room. Sebastian quickly reaches for the duvet that fell to the floor, covering it around your frame just before Mey-Rin reached the entrance.

“M’lady! Oh, Sebastian!” Sebastian slowly opens his red eyes, Mey-Rin stands at the doorway with her mouth agape not expecting to see Sebastian there with you. She paid no mind to your covered frame, her gaze focused on the handsome butler.

“Mey-Rin, have you finished what I asked you to do?” You gaze up at him, Sebastian kept his gaze on Mey-Rin, you flushed as you thought he was slightly annoyed that Mey-Rin had fulfilled her duties so quickly.

“Yes, Sebastian! I finished what you asked for, yes I did!”

Sebastian leaned closer to you, shocking you, he made eye contact as he set down the dress and undergarments on top of the rest of your clothing. He was so close to you, you had almost completely forgot your hand maiden stood just a few feet away.

“Quickly dress Ms. Phantomhive. We have a busy day ahead of us, in fact it’s almost time for tea.” Sebastian walked away from you leaving your body feeling slightly cold, you watched as he left. He walked by a flustered Mey-Rin giving you one last glance before leaving the ladies’ sight.

Mey-Rin lets out a deep breath, “Oh, that man is the most gorgeous man.” Realizing what she had just said in front of her majesty, she tenses up. “M’lady! Let’s get you all dressed up for the day shall we? Yes, we shall!” She shuts your bedroom door and begins to dress you, you were comfortable in front of her. You couldn’t help but zone off as she dressed you, had she not interrupted your explicit intentions, what bizarre thing could’ve happened?

As you offer to help Mey-Rin, Bardroy and Finny with decorating and prepping for tonight’s ball, Sebastian Michaelis and Ciel Phantomhive migrate to his office. Sebastian held a sealed letter in his gloved hand, already knowing the contents withheld inside the envelope.

“Young master, you have received the official guest list for tonight’s ball. While you overlook the list may I offer you some tea?”

“What kind?”

“Jackson’s Earl Grey, my lord.”

Sebastian starts to pour a glass of tea for his master as the boy skims over the list he was given. Tonight’s ball held a new look on some new toys created within the Funtom company. He skims over each and every name, Sebastian patiently stood in front of his desk, gazing at the boy. His mind trailed off as he continued to watch his master.

The sinful thought of him given the opportunity to see Ms. Phantomhive bare in front of him. A dangerous woman, he thought. The older sister peaked the demon’s interest from day one though respectful of his master, he never intended on making any not so smart choices. However, recently it’s been difficult, you were growing, you were graving every need a growing girl could muster and Sebastian knew it. It thrilled him.

“Edward Adley, where have I heard that name before?” The young master’s voice broke Sebastian’s dirty trailing thoughts.

“Edward Adley was a common bidder who was favored by Aleister Chamber, viscount of Druitt.” Sebastian’s words seep into the young master’s head. The words disgusting him, a human trafficking bidder was attending tonight’s ball.

Ciel Phantomhive did not bother reading the rest of the list after this man’s name. He impatiently tapped his finger against the desk, he pondered what should be done about this. Taking a few sips of his tea, he thought of what Edward Adley would want to do with Funtom toys.

“If you’ll excuse me young master, I must see to it that Lady Phantomhive gets her tea.”

Ciel stopped tapping his fingers. That’s it. He mumbled your name to himself.

“Pardon me, my lord?”

“Sebastian. This man is not just attending this ball without a purpose, this man is after something, or rather someone. We must be fully alert during tonight’s ball. This man is not to be underestimated.”

Sebastian smiled at his young master, “Of course, my lord.”

The evening has begun, after much too long of corset tightening, you were finally tidying things up before heading downstairs to greet your guests along with your younger brother. You met both Ciel and Sebastian outside as soon as the first few guests had arrived. You greeted them politely, Sebastian stands at your side watching you greet them but trying his best not to be too distracted. He was on the lookout for this Edward Adley, there was no time to be in another place.

One of the last few cars had arrived, a handsome man just a tad shorter than Sebastian had stepped out of a nice carriage. His attention immediately set to the gorgeous woman greeting her guests. He stood awestruck by your beauty, Aleister Chamber’s words not false in the slightest bit. Ignoring the two men that stood beside you, he focused his attention on you.

Out of nowhere the man grabs your hand almost too roughly for your liking, “Good evening, my love. My name is Edward Adley, I must say I am absolutely mesmerized by your beauty.” His predator eyes made you extremely uncomfortable but there were other guests around, you didn’t want to cause a scene.

“Oh, well thank you, Mr. Adley,” You politely curtseyed, you tried to lightly tug your hand from his but his grip seemed to tighten. “Please, my love, call me Edward,” The man placed his lips over your hand.

“Mr. Adley, I do hate to intrude but please do not touch Lady Phantomhive without her permission.”

Sebastian’s deep, stern voice made Edward Adley jump in his place, he released your hand. Deciding this weird man was the last guest you would greet before heading inside you announced you were departing to the young master and his butler. They made sure to keep you until after Mr. Adley had been long gone into the manor.

You were uncomfortable to say the least, you had felt grimy after that man had kissed your hand. Finding time to distract yourself by chatting with numerous guests inside the ballroom, the thought of that man had simply left your mind.

Ciel Phantomhive stood near the food display with his butler, his mind strictly focused on Edward Adley. He did not let the man leave his sight for one second. He began to feel uneasy, the way that man had grabbed your hand, confirming his earlier assumptions about him being there for you and you only.

“Sebastian.”

“Yes, my lord?”

“Do not let (Y/N) out of your sight, you are to be near her at all times. Should you see that something strange is going on you act on it immediately. You take her away from here if need be. I do not trust that man.”

There was a pause, Sebastian smirked to himself waiting for his young master to finish.

“That’s an order.”

“Yes, my lord.”

You were exhausted, the impact of not getting enough rest the night before has you losing your energy for this ball fast. As the guests quickly make their way to the dance floor, you found this the perfect opportunity to sneak away and catch some air. You were sure if Ciel or Sebastian had seen you they would be upset, you were extra careful making sure their attention was elsewhere.

Exiting through the kitchen to the back door, you caught your breath once you hit the outdoor air, gazing up at the beautiful sunset laid out before you. It was stunning, Sebastian’s words from earlier this morning were remarkably true. You slowly make your way toward the gardens, you loved coming to the gardens when things became too much to handle. It was something you had carried on from your parents. Both of them loved the gardens, they told stories so your father would put it.

You closed your eyes listening to the ambient sounds of the outside. They were closed for just a few moments. Opening them once more you noticed a man standing far from you, you couldn't quite see who he was but you could make out an object in his hand. The sound of a gunshot pierced through the soft ambient noise. There was an immediate impact of pain searing through your right shoulder. Your hands start to shake, your knees had given in from the sudden weakness surrounding your body. Blood cascaded down your exposed chest into the small crease of your dress.

You were shocked at the sudden turn of events, you noticed three men running toward you, their faces covered with masks. One of the men lifts you up and carries you to a familiar carriage just behind the manor where no one would see. You tried to scream or fight back but it seemed nothing was happening.

The man who carried you to the carriage roughly shoved you inside, he shut the door harshly. Expecting him and the three other men to pile inside and take advantage of you, you sobbed and awaited your untimely death. You looked around the carriage, the three men were talking outside, they were muffled but as they spoke you started to recognize this carriage, it was Adley’s.

Sobbing even more once you realized who was behind this, you lay on the carriage floor. It took nearly all of the strength you had in you to rip a piece of your dress to create a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Painfully, you tied the fabric around your shoulder as best as you could. You noticed that it was quiet outside of the carriage, you sat up and peeked out of the window.

You jumped and screamed as you saw a bloody hand press against the window, Sebastian’s face appeared in front of you, his eyes soft once he realized you were okay. His beautiful face was covered in blood spatter he was almost unrecognizable.

“S-Sebastian?”

“My lady, may I ask a favor of you?” Sebastian’s voice muffled through the glass window. Confused by what was happening, you merely sat there looking at his stoic face.

“Cover your eyes and ears. Please, my lady.”

You nodded slowly, obeying his request, you lay back down on the carriage floor. Covering your eyes and ears, you waited patiently, you counted to ten before you felt soft hands remove your hands away from your ears.

“Keep your eyes closed, love.”

Sebastian carried you bridal style away from the three dead men, you rested your head against his neck making sure to keep your eyes closed knowing fully well what was beneath you.

He carried you through the manor careful not to run into any guests along the way. He hummed as he walked up the stairs making his way to your bedroom. He was gentle with laying you down on your bed, untying the pathetic excuse for a tourniquet, he placed the blood stained cloth on the nightstand. He reached underneath your nightstand to find a kit with gauze and thread. He had asked you to sit up so he could see the wound better, he let you lean against him as he proceeded to fix the wound.

You could’ve slept being leaned against him like you were. You were almost numb to the pain now, not too worried about it since there was no worry from Sebastian.

“I’m going to have to undress you, my lady.”

You nodded, he helped you stand, turning you around he unzipped the back of your dress, letting it fall to the ground. It was faint, faint enough to where you could've sworn you were feeling things but a soft kiss was pressed lightly to your injured shoulder. Sebastian gently untied many tightened strings until your corset was limp, he took off the corset, your back still facing him.

He closed his eyes waiting for you to get comfortable in your bed. He gathered the dirty clothes on the floor and started to make his way out of your bedroom.

“Sebastian.”

“Yes, my lady?”

“Stay with me. Just for tonight.”

#sebastian michaelis #sebastian x reader #sebastian michaelis x reader #black butler #black butler x reader #x reader #anime x reader #anime #ciel phantomhive #black butler imagine #black butler scenario #sebastian michaelis scenario #kuroshitsuji scenario #fanfic #i literally stayed up all night writing this you're welcome #sorry if it sucked #i want a part two so lets do it

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icewitcher · 4 years

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Finral Roulacase Staria AU...

MEETING THE BLACK BULLS THROUGH THE YEARS

- The first ones he met was Gordon and Grey but he couldn't talk with them since one is muttering incoherent things and the other is splashing him with smoke. The only time he talked with Grey was when she turned into himself. But he knows they were good people however he didn't interact with them that much since he was on mission, helping people, training or doing paperworks that Yami refuse to do which earn him stars from the Wizard King. And his efforts along brought the Bulls at the five place of the Star Festival.

- The year after, it was Vanessa. Yami brought her back to the base after he ignore the Queen Witch and trained in the Witch forest. And he has to bring back the Queen's daughter ? It's not like she was the only fugitive in this squad, after all he did escape from Spade. But Vanessa looked like him before Spade so he tried to build her confidence by doing small steps and showing a world she didn't know nothing about. And alcohol become her first love, Finral was with her when she drink and had her headache for the first time, it was this night that Vanessa told him everything about her life in the Witch forest and the vision the queen got about her and how she will be able to manipulate fate. Finral hug her because he knew what it is to have people trying to shape you into something you don't want to become. And Vanessa is the first Black Bull to know Finral's story but also to know the Dark Triad was interested in Finral and Asta from the beginning and sometimes "invited" them in their private quarters. Even though he wasn't here, Vanessa helped Finral to choose gift for Asta's birthday and when Finral explained her that Asta might let his hair grow, one day his bangs will cover his eyes so with her thread magic she made in secret a headband with the black bulls insignia.

- Two years after he integrated the Magic Knights, Finral met Charmy Pappitson the new recruit from the Exam LIKE they should NORMALLY do. No one wanted to take her except Yami because the girl was talking non-stop about food and cooking. Best choice Yami ever made and Finral will forever be grateful for this. Not only the food is delicious but unlike others cookers, Charmy respect his wishes due to his stomach and mana problems ! First time he eat her food he has to vomit it in the toilet, his body and stomach couldn't take the sudden change since he hasn't fully recover from his time to Spade. He even vomit blood and everyone was worried, Vanessa was at his side all along. Of course Charmy and her sheeps demanded to have explications and Finral explained her but Charmy being Charmy she stopped at the moment when she heard almost nothing to eat in the prisons and malnourishment. She vowed that if she ever met a dark disciple or one of the Zogratis siblings, she would make them pay because food is sacred and no one should be deprived of food but also to give Asta all the food he deserve when Finral will save him. To make her feel better, Finral bring her in the poorest village of the Forsaken Realm so they can give free food to the habitants and nothing could make her happier. And despite feeling a huge pain in his chest, they did it with Hage but Finral couldn't face the people of the church, Asta's family. During the Star Festival, Charmy has received a special rank just for her "promising chef master". Finral felt proud and he cheered with Vanessa and Yami, alcohol in their hands. Oh and sometimes Langris will find food on his office, he doesn't know who did it but he certainly does know where it does come from and who bring him this plate of good food. The Golden Dawn are surprised when they see their vice captains with a tiny, genius, happy smile.

- Then the same year comes Gauche Adlei, ex-convict and Finral is mentally facepalming, he should have see it coming, his captain is Yami. The guy is a sis-con and while he is happy for Gauche to still have his little sister, it becomes unbearable to heard him talk about Marie without thinking to Asta. There are days Finral doesn't crack because he either is busy so he is focus or he saw Langris those days and pass a nice time with his little brother despite their respective functions as official and unofficial vice-captain but there are days, the pain is there and only Vanessa and Charmy are allowed to be in his room because he has a breakdowns. Gauche is also the one to break a lot of things during his missions so hello paperworks and goodbye free time for doing helpful things. He tries to talk about it to Gauche but the guy doesn't care because Marie is the only thing that matters to him. Then one day, Gauche is the one to make THE mistake he shouldn't have to. He knows Finral go to train but he can't understand why and he hit where it hurts.

"Only the weaks train and it's because they know they can't protect something or someone. Whoever you lost, it's useless because he is probably dead."

In the same second, the walls behind Gauche are destroyed and he tried to counter attack but Finral drawed his sword out, something that none of the Black Bulls saw him do in missions however the amount of mana Finral gathered and wanted to release make them fear the worst not only for Gauche but for Finral himself and the small fit of blood he coughed give them reason. So a fight ensue between Gauche and Finral, Yami tried to stop them but Finral knew what he was doing despite his anger, he formed a spatial barrier around him and Gauche and Yami could tell from his ki that Gauche is a dead man. Thank god they could communicate with other squads and they asked for Langris help and when Vanessa told him it was about his brother, Langris blood turned cold. He was the one to stop everything with one shouting and when it happened, Finral's body couldn't handle it anymore and he fall on the ground. When he woke up he was at the Golden Dawn headquarters in his brother room and Finral stayed with Langris for two days, hugging him from behind no matter where they are and if Alecdora Sandler make a comment, he can be sure the Vaude's siblings shut him up by teleporting him somewhere in the Forsaken Realm. When Finral returned to the Black Bulls base, he give Gauche the "Don't piss me off again or else you'll be the dead one" look along with "you can be sure I will watch you closely." sign.

- He thought his fourth year in the Magic Knights will be a peaceful one but his hope were crushed when Yami took in the squad Luck Voltia and Magna Swing. A delinquent and a fighter. Magna was the easiest one to deal with, the fire mage wanted to be train by Finral and learn everything to impress Yami because Magna said that Finral was a true man and cool, the way he helped the people, his spatial magic, how he use his sword, that mysterious and sad aura around Finral. AND THE SCARS !!!

"HOW ARE YOU SO COOL ?"

"COOL ? ME !?"

Wherever Finral go, Magna followed him except when he was visiting his little brother, the vice captain of the Golden Dawn. Finral had enough to be put on a throne by Magna so one day he took him apart and told him about Spade. And Magna cried, he didn't know his compliments would hurt Finral in a way but he is proud because his senpai, despite what everyone thought, isn't weak. The day after he learn the truth, Magna kneeled before Finral as they eat breakfast.

"Senpai, Train me ! Give me your hardest training even if it means I have to go through hell ! I want to be strong enough to support you in missions."

"That's the fifth time you asked him and the week barely begin. You know his answer."

"This time, he is serious !" replied Finral "And I know why."

"That means you know everything, la ?"

"Yeah and count on me to give them the beating they deserve."

"Believe me you have a long road ahead of you if you ever want to have a chance to defeat them. Are you still sure about it ?"

"Yes."

Yami shuddered when he saw the grin on Finral, it looked like the one Sisgoleon had. Clearly, Magna got his ass whooped out by Finral and by Fuegoleon since Finral has good relation with Vermillions. Leo was happy to have a partner in training and he exploded when Magna told him it was Finral who sent him at the Vermillion estate. As for Finral, he was enjoying from the forest with a cup of tea, the screams of pain and terror when he was supervising Magna training in the natural zones of mana. Yami or even Langris would sometime join him. But with Luck, it was more difficult. At the exam during the fighting portion, he felt Finral's mana among the captains and pointed at him.

"All of the others are boring but you... Your mana.... I want to fight you."

The first time, the way Luck talked about mana and fight sent Finral in a panic attack, it was Vanica all over again but as a teenage boy. Yami and Fuegoleon caught him before it became worst and act in consequences. Once his breath was normal again, he insisted he was fine and stayed but Langris was just beside him in case another wave was coming. The captains explained to Luck that he has to choose an opponent among the others examinees. He was a little disappointed but he accepted. When it was his turn, his fight didn't last long but Luck almost killed his opponent and Finral was right, they just found someone like Vanica but maybe... Maybe there is hope for him and his reasons to fight strong mages are possibly different. Finral will be damned if he doesn't try and Yami saw the fierce determination in his eyes. One glance between them and they both agree: Luck will be a Black Bull, there is no way to let someone with so much potential but dangerous running wild in the nature. Of course first thing Luck does when they are back to their base is to ask to fight everyone but he insisted on Finral which say later and the best is Finral held his promise because he wanted to prepare and it happened the day he accepted to train Magna.

Charmy prepare the food, Vanessa brought outside the sofa, Magna who was beat up by his first day of training was cheering on Finral and Yami recalled they have to surpass their limits but if Finral is going too far to the point his body can't handle it they'll stop the fight. Luck asked why and Finral tell him for his problems with mana which make Luck even more excited to fight Finral because his senpai could be stronger than he already is. The fight start and even though it's only the beginning, the power they put in their attacks are incredible despite they hide their mana at their best abilities. Then they finally get serious, Luck use his equip magic and Finral start to use the natural mana around them so he can create a spatial zone where everything related to space is under his control but also give him a better insight about Luck's position since he is fast. Thanks to that and his strategic mind Finral has the upper hand without tiring himself but Luck still wanted to fight despite the few injuries he had so Finral asked him the question.

"Luck, why are you fighting ? What is your reason to fight ? You must have one, right ?"

"I fight so I can win because it makes my mom happy. When I was younger, I defeat a noble kid and my mom encourage me and told me to keep winning."

"And where is your mom ?"

"She is dead."

It wasn't what Finral or the Bulls expected but it didn't stop there.

"When she died, I was alone and no one cared about me so I continue to fight strong people because even if she is dead, I don't know if she is happy where she is. That's why I must keep winning so she can still be happy, this is the only way for me to feel alive and loved !"

Luck pushed forward and wanted to land a hit on Finral however he didn't notice a portal beneath his feets that brought him to Finral and when he realized what happened, he felt a pair of arms hugging him and someone ruffling his hair.

"You don't have to care about that anymore and you want to know why ? The Black Bulls is maybe a squad but it's also a little, dysfunctional family full of idiots that people doesn't care about most of the time but you can be damn sure each members care for the others like they were family. I don't know where your mom is but I'm sure she is happy to see that you find a place where you are accepted like you are. No one here will ever let you alone, I promise."

And Luck knows Finral isn't lying thanks to the mana and when he focus on the others, he feel their support and he reciprocated the hug but one minute later, he asked if they can continue the fight and Finral admitted he is tired and he can feel the strain in his entire body but also something else, something about his magic he didn't notice before and it was coming from his right hand, the hand that Asta scarred with his sword. A few days later, Luck joined Magna in the training supervised by Finral and he really isn't surprise since they met, Luck and Magna got along even though the lightning mage always want to fight Magna. He will have a serious rematch against Finral when they'll find a cure to his mana problems (not happening until the Witch Forest arc).

Thanks to the efforts of everyone, the Bulls comes at the first place during the Star Festival which boost the usual top three of the Magic Knights Squad which are the GD, SE and CLK to do better next year. The competition is rough the following year and the others captains are pretty confident because no new recruits for the Black Bulls and some nobles who are part of the Magic knights, who think the Bulls were lucky, talk shit about them. This is going on until Vangeance and Fuegoleon stood up.

"Gentlemen, if you think the Bulls were lucky then you should have no problem to survive the training of Finral Roulacase Staria, who has been trained by Lady Mereoleone herself."

"Go to the Black Bulls base and asked to join his training for today. And this is an order !"

Needless to say these guys come back traumatized to Langris pleasure. Nozel is thinking about Noelle and thinking about how next year she will try the Magic knights entrance exam.

- So it is Noelle turn now. First time, Finral see her, he immediately picked up that something was wrong not only thanks to the mana but also he read her kid. Knowing how harsh life is in the nobles house, the rumors about the youngest Silva and Nozel's demand, Finral get the whole picture and he is literally seething in rage, keep it under control but it doesn't mean Nozel will have a free pass. He doesn't give a damn shit about royalty status or private matters. Nozel get pretty uncomfortable when Finral cracked his fists while looking at him, promising a torturous and painful hearing from the spatial mage. (Un)fortunately, he got away but not the way the captains thought, this year was the year that Asta was suppose to participate at the exam if Spade didn't took him and Finral forgot a little that if Asta was supposed to be here, Yuno is certainly here and at first he couldn't believe it but the fighting portion came and Finral got a clean look on Yuno and fuck... It's really Asta's foster brother, the pendant and his wind magic give his identity away and Finral paled, took a few step backs before to run away from the stadium which make everyone worried Langris especially. Last time, he saw his brother that distraught was when he woke up after his escape from Spade. And when he find him, he immediately brings him back to the Black Bulls base but not before to know what put Finral like this and Finral tells him as he cries once again. When Langris come back, he is with Magna who take Finral's place for the rest of the exam and tell Yami what cause Finral to panick. Unlike in cannon, Yami doesn't raise his hand for Yuno because he cares for his members and Finral doesn't need the presence of someone who will only bring back unpleasant memories for his taxi, the nightmares are already a pain in the ass along with the health problem. But he does raise his hands for Noelle, Finral give him his input and even if he hadn't, Yami would have take her in his squad.

So here they are, back to the base and everyone is worried for Finral, they don't care for Noelle at least not now. The main concern is their spatial and powerful mage and they are all at his side giving him comfort as much as they can. Yami has to call them back to present Noelle as their new recruit and the Bulls are sorry to not give her the proper welcome they usually give to the newbies. Vanessa is the one to break the ice.

"Finral, what happened at the exam ?"

"... His foster brother... He was there..."

"Eh ? Which one it was ???" asked Magna knowing who Finral was mentioning

"Four leaf grimoire..." answered Finral as he hugged himself closer to keep the horrible memories at bay.

"You know the peasant that was taken in the Golden Dawn !?"

Everyone looked at Noelle that just spoke then they look at each other, deliberating if they should tell her especially with Finral in this state. But also if it's a good idea to tell her without Finral's consent.

"One way or another, all of you learn his story so you should tell her instead she learn it from someone that could possibly change things from the worst."

Langris was at the door and he grabbed his brother to bring him in Finral's room before the Black Bulls could reply. Once they are alone, Finral hugged tightly Langris like his life depends it.

"Promise me you won't tell anything to Yuno..."

"For who you are taking me, stupid brother !? Of course I won't tell him anything ! Now sleep because tomorrow you have a big day and work to do with the Silva's girl. Oh and I give to captain Nozel what you thought about his treatment towards miss Noelle."

"Goodnight, little brother."

Langris was right, next day Finral is full of energy, he eat breakfast, take care of the few papers he has to, give his instructions to Magna and Luck and search for Noelle who is training in the forest. He interrupted her by making animals come to him and Noelle is impressed, not even royalties can do that. She understands better why her older brother thought to make her train with Finral despite he was a Black Bull, his control of mana is incredible. (Also she would love to hold rabbits, birds or deers because she thinks it's cute.)

When she isn't in mission, Noelle trained under Finral's gaze and she appreciated it because her senpai is patient with her, he tells her what she is doing wrong or what she needs to forget if she wants to have a better control and become stronger, someone the Black Bulls can rely on. He even suggested her to buy a wand to control her magic until she can handle her full potential. But what she really loves when she is training with Finral is the new approach the spatial mage give her on how to connect with mana and she love this feeling. And Finral can see it through her posture, her magic. It doesn't mean she had it easy, oh no.

Our dear spatial mage send her to death (Noelle's impression) when he teleported her to the grand magic zone with Luck and Magna who follow a more extreme version of Finral's training. She understood that what she is doing with Finral is actually child play and that the true training starts now.

If she survive, learn new things then she should be stronger and could help her squad mates and defend the kingdom against the terrorists that attack Clover but also save the boy that sacrifice his freedom for Finral's safety. Even if her new team mates trusted her with such heavy and horrible truth the day she arrived, she cries silently and softly. She think her life was hard because of her siblings but she realized how lucky she is. Even if she was treated badly she shouldn't complain, she has a comfy bed, delicious food, good clothes and can buy everything she wants while there is people suffering from greater things than her.

Noelle Silva won't complain anymore, she will brave every danger that stands in her way and not even her siblings can change that. Finral noticed it and realized that his and Asta story's, what they been through was what change the Black Bulls. And the night he realized this, he cries in front of his friends and of course they are worried.

"What's wrong, Finral ?"

"Is it the food ? You know you can tell me when it's about your health problems, I won't mind it la~."

"Who do I have to kill ?"

"Come on Finral senpai. Wipe off these tears, you are a man ! If you don't, I'm gonna to cry too !"

"Would you like a hot chocolate, my friend ?"

"Whooshh..."

"Stop crying ! My little angel Marie is asking what's going on and she doesn't like it when someone is crying and she doesn't know why !"

"You know you can tell us everything, Finral."

"Sorry, I'm just... So happy... To have met all of you not only because you're like a second family but also unlike others persons, you care for Asta even if he isn't here. What I told you about him and what is happening to Spade kingdom... No one gives a shit because Clover habitants hate foreigners since the beginning of the war and conflict between Clover and Diamond. But Diamond is also a victim in this, Spade attacks them and find a way to stole the little ressources they had meaning... If they want to survive they have none other choice to steal ressources from Clover. But you guys... You feel like it concern you too but it's suppose to be my burden. I wanted to become strong enough so I could save him by myself whatever it takes even if it meant dying. But now... I'm scared to do this decision because I know if I take it, you will follow me and you'll probably pick up a fight with the Dark Triad even though they are far stronger than us. All I will do is to bring you to your doom so to avoid that I train even harder than before because I don't want to lose any of you just like I don't want to lose Asta once again. So thank you, thank you to have bring me back into the light and to have reduce my chances of going into a suicide mission by myself."

All the Black Bulls were crying and hugged Finral to the point they fell on the ground. Yes the Black Bulls were a family, a strange and dysfunctional one with idiots but this is how they are. And even Yami Sukehiro can't deny that, not after to have seen his members asleep in Charmy's cotton magic and all around Finral with a smile on their face.

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missmarrypotter · 6 years

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Tommy ain’t always right, You know!?

Finn Shelby x OC (Olive)❤️

I'm just so in love with this boy, Finn is an angel!!

WARNING: making out!? but more fluff i think

English it not my first language so please excuse my mistakes.🤗

She grabbed her Jacked and rushed out of the office. The look she shot Thomas Shelby before stepping outside was full of disappointment and blankness. She didn’t wait for any respond. “You need to be a man �� bullshit he does ..” she mumbled to herself, running through the hidden, dark and smoke filled alleys of Birmingham. It was much colder than she thought, the fresh air of the night burning in her lungs from running.

“Finn!!!”, She almost shouted at her Childhood Friend who was about to disappear behind yet another corner.

“Finn fuckin Shelby!! Wait.”

He stopped right there, turning around. He Looked tired. But when he recognized her he put on a smile, waiting for her to reach him.

“Olive, what’s with ya!?”, he was quiet amused seeing her breathless like that. “Why did ya run!?”

“Cause those legs ya got there are like twice as long as mine ..” she explained gasping, pulling him into a hug.

He hugged her back, stroking her dark brown hair carefully.

“Did anythin happen? Ya alright?!” He asked, tensed and sounding slightly worried. He relaxed when she shook her head, sighting in relief. She interrupted the hug and took a step back.

“ I was in the room as well when ...ya know.. that talk with Tommy and stuff ” she told him, looking right into his blueish green eyes, waiting for his reaction.

He looked down at his feet, his jaw clenched. He looked kind of ashamed and guilty at the same time.

Silence. Just for Seconds but it felt like hours. Finn fumbled around with his hands while Olive nibbled on her chin long hair.

“I liked what ya said back there” She cleared the silence, scratching the back of her head.

He looked at her with lots of confusion in his eyes.

“ Wha .. are ya shitting me!?” He asked, not really believing what he just heard.

He thought Olive would react completely different. He thought she would scold him for losing his virginity to some whore Lizzie, Aunt Polly and Linda rented for him. She grew up in a brothel herself since she was 6 years old. Madam Adley found her that age and adopted her into her family. Schooled her. Fed her. Sarah Adley had no children on her own so her Ladies were her family. Her daughters. She treated them all very well. Her business was for the high society only. For rich Men and Women to forget and enjoy themselves. Olive herself had worked there for a year when she turned 16.

To secure her loved ones safety Madam collaborated with the Peaky Blinders. They kept violent lovers away and made sure everybody paid and in return the girls gave some informations about their clients or their Bodys to the Blinders.

Through that Finn and Olive met at the very young age of 7. They soon bonded and the Shelbys became the girls second family. She proved herself trustworthy very quick and her big green eyes, her open, loving nature as a child and later her charming smile and her feminine curves were often very helpful to interact with new allies or enemies. She had a very sharp mouth if she had to and never lost her words. But she could also be as quiet and nondescript as a mouse so no one would notice her like today in the office. They even allowed her to stay through family meetings since no private conversation she witnessed had ever met a third ones ear. They loved her and she loved them. Apparently some more and in a different way than others. Tommy decided to employ her as a gift for her 17th birthday. She was good with customers and numbers and that way they were able to look after her. Win Win Situation for everyone. Finn secretly was very happy about that. So his Olive didn't had to do these humiliating things anymore. He never thought he would ever in his life have sex against payment himself because the thought of someone buying his girls body made him sick so many times. Buying a person like some object just sounded so wrong to him even if it seemed to be normal for his brothers. He always imagined his first time a completely different way. With someone he loved. Someone who wanted him. To be honest he always thought it would be with her. But he was too shy to make a move. He always thought he wasn’t good enough for her. Not manly enough. Not experienced enough.

If only he knew she wished the same thing.

But since she had to help her Mother out back then to safe her Business, she felt dirty. She was happy to help, she always was. On the other hand she didn't feel good enough for the boy she took a liking in anymore. So she never made a move as well. But now she had to say something. She had to tell him how much of a man he was to her. Has always been.

Out of the sudden she smiled. She just happily smiled at him, giving him chills.

“I don't want it like that ever again, tom.

Not when they don't even want to do it , expect for the money.” She repeated his words from earlier, taking his hands.

“It made me so fucking happy when you said that.” She whispered squeezing his hands, taking a step forward.

A perplexed Finn gently placed his chin on the top of her head.

“ But Tommy was right when he said that everyone gets tired. That everything these days is for money. That i need to be a man” he muttered into her hair, placing a little kiss there without even realizing it.

“But you are a man, Finn”

She loved the shelby boys a lot. But She honestly never would have wanted to trade with any of their woman. She wanted someone she could rely on. Someone she didn't have to fear about not coming home because he picked unnecessary fights that started people and himself getting killed . Someone who didn't yell all the time. Someone who wouldn't keep secrets from her. Someone who would never look at another woman the way he looked at her. Someone who would never cheat. Someone like Finn.

She got up on her tiptoes, nuzzling her face into the crook of his neck, hugging him as tight as she could. He placed his hands on her back, pressing her body against his.

“Tommy was right that there is an empty space to be filled now that John is dead. And yes everybody gets tired someday.But that does not mean you have to become like them. There is nothing wrong with not fighting everything, anytime, at any cost. There is nothing wrong with wanting love instead of a quick fuck. Because so do i .. ”

Her last words were almost too quiet to hear them, but he did. She gently kissed his cheek before she let him out of her squeeze, taking his hands once again. He Was speechless. Did he hear it right!? Did she mean that she wanted him or just true love in general!?

His breathing was too slow to see any movement on his chest but his heart did the exact opposite. It was about to explode.

“And even though it might sound crazy …. Tommy ain’t always right, You know!?. Not everything is for money. True love ain’t . He should know that better than anyone.. god that sounds like such a cliche” she laughed, letting go of his hands. But as soon as she did so his right hand was right back around her wrist, pulling her closer while he placed his other one on her cheek, caressing it gently with his thumb.

“Good. Cause i don't have any fuckin money .. but i luv ya so much”, he whispered into her ear. His voice was raspy and slightly shaking from nervousness and the freezing aerial. Both of their hearts stopped right there, both holding their breaths.

He laid his forehead against hers, brushing her nose with his, their lips almost touching.

As he managed to respire again his hot breath brushed over her ice cold lips. Now there were Goosebumps all over her body. She wanted to say something. She wanted to say those words back but her vocal cords wouldn’t allow it. Instead her hands just grabbed his soft cheeks, closing the small gap between their lips. Out of the sudden her whole body seemed to warm up. By the touch of his soft lips. By his hand clawing into the hair of the back of her head in response while his other hand found its way to her hip, holding into her tight. Their Lips seemed to perfectly match up. Their movements slow but impassioned. Finn Tasted like whisky and cigarettes while Olive tasted more like plums and black tea. It was a perfect combination. Soon things heated up. Finn had her pinned against the wall of some house, his hands on her bum to hold her up. Her thighs were wrapped around his waist, the right hand gently tugging his hair while her left one softly scratched his neck. The desire they both kept a secret for a quiet long time finally turned into something real.

Finns tongue slid over her bottom lip, before allowing them a break to take a breath. Both were heavily panting when they heard a suggestive whistle.

It was Isaiah. Standing there with his hands in his pockets, grinning from one ear to the other.

“Well if the two of ya are done swallowing each other we could head to the Garrisons like we planned, aye!?” he teasingly said.

“Ough i totally forgot…” finn said, setting Olive down. Both of them fixed their hair and cloth as much as possible before walking over to their friend. Isaiah laid his arms around his mates still grinning widely.

“Finally guys, finally!” He laughed.

Finn and Olive shot each other a approving look.

“Well we know ya going to tell everyone about this Issy, so please make sure to tell Pol, Linda and Liz as well so they don't feel the need to rent my boyfriend a whore ever again, yep!?”

“I totally will sweetheart, everything for my love birds” he assured.

At the Garrisons everyone congratulated them like they've just announced their wedding or something. They were really sweet and supportive. Tommy, Arthur and Polly each gave them a speech about the birds and the bees and how they would support them if Finn would get her pregnant anytime soon but that they'd prefer if there was no need to. It was really weird but fun at the same time. When the Garrisons cleared up Tommy offered to drive the two young ones home. They gratefully refused. A walk home, just the two of them would be perfect now. They said goodbye to everyone, leaving hand in hand. Finn walked her home to Madam Adley's house, never letting go of her hand. As they arrived he walked her to the door. He leaned against the frame of the big wooden door, letting go of her hand. She turned to face him. She had the happiest expression he had ever seen on her.

“I love you too , Finn.”

He softly smiled, pecking her nose.

“I know. But you saying it …. Feels damn awesome, Luv” he chuckled. She jokingly rolled her eyes at him, fumbling around with his jacked.

“I'd love to have company while sleeping tonight, Finn” she mumbled, slightly smirking.

He slightly blushed, brushing some hair behind her right ear.

“ Sure can do, Babygirl” he just smirked and kissed his girl lovingly. Then he picking her up, carrying her inside.

Things went a little different than actually planned. Madam and some of the girls were still awake and insisted that instead of doing god knows what they should join them for some drinks. They did. So everything that happened tonight was one of Olives sisters vomiting, Sarah Adley offering Finn to come by anytime as long as he treated her daughter well and 6 bottles of wine being destroyed. After that both of them just fell into bed, immediately falling asleep in each others arms. In the morning both of them just stayed in there, trying to sleep their massive hangover away. Honestly it was kind of a good start in their relationship. Things would happen sooner or later so why rush in. The important thing was that their relationship was clarified and official now and everyone supported them. The future would settle the rest.

#peaky blinders #finn shelby #thomas shelby #tommy shelby #finn shelby imagine #isaiah jesus #finn shelby x oc #fan fiction #fluff

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lottiethemandalore · 5 years

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This is Bonnie Adley, Bonnie is rather infatuated with Bazh. These feelings are not unrequited, but Bazh is a rather terrible flirt, where Bonnie is not. Bonnie is a a self-employed tailor, she has a talent for mending and making clothes and enjoys fancy embroidery when she gets paid to do it. She’s created her own online business making and selling items of clothing.

Bonnie grew up with a rather typical family. Her father, her mother, her two brothers (one older and one younger). Her father worked in an office, her mother worked as a receptionist. Her two brothers have long since left their home town, Harthorpe, in favour of others. Her parents themselves decided to move away to a much more idyllic place, leaving Bonnie the last remaining Adley in Harthorp

She is rather fond of Bazh, and if he’ll ever work up the courage to actually respond to her flirting in a way that isn’t blushing deep green and stuttering, then they might go past a friendship.

Bonnie is bisexual, Bonnie is a big girl, Bonnie is also rather short.

She likes fancy embroidery, warm loaves of fresh bread and butter, cats and most importantly Bazh.

She is not fond of beer, noisy neighbours and fellow towns people who keep her up at night, and spiders. She would much prefer that the spiders stay out of her home and politely asks them to let her live in peace. Or else she might be forced to get the hoover out.

Bonnie also enjoys staring at Bazh whenever he’s doing building work. Particularly on hot days. She also enjoys the few hugs she has received from him which are warm, secure, and make her feel safe. She also enjoys texting with him.

#bonnie adley #bonnie and bazh #bonnie #my character #my art #my oc #art #character design #modern fantasy

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helloprettybb · 6 years

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(un)lovable

I’m sorry for being super inactive. I invented a dance called the Last Dance because I needed something for the plot and I know it’s not very original, but please don’t kill me. I also started this a long time ago and I just found it and decided to pick it up and finish it. Also wolfstar is in it because wolfstar is awesome.

Warnings- none really, the ending is happy even though the title isn’t

Word count-1k

“Missy, will you go to the Last Dance with me?” you turn to see enchanted flowers surrounding a boy with a nervous smile.

“Yes!” she proclaims and everyone claps for them. You clapped along but realized it turned very sarcastic, very quickly.

“You forgot to roll your eyes.” a voice behind you quips.

Knowing who it is, you respond while still glaring at the happy couple, “Shut up, Remus. Seriously, did they have to do this in the middle of the hall?”

“Sounds like someone’s jealous.” Remus jests playfully.

You slap him on the arm and scold, “I’m not jealous.”

Remus laughs and replies, “If I could go, I would’ve taken you.” The full moon was on the Last Dance and to prevent transforming in front of the whole school, Remus decided to abstain from the dance. He acted like he was sad for Sirius’ sake, but he told you he was glad he had a reason to avoid the dance.

“I wouldn’t go with you. I’m not your pity date.” you puff and stomp away from you. Remus chuckles and follows you down the corridor.

“Well, who do you want to ask you?” Remus asks coyly.

“For the last time! I don’t like anyone,” you exclaim.

“I know, you always say that. But you’ve been so secretive lately and I know it has to do with someone.” Remus pried.

“There isn’t anyone,” you yell.

“Fine. Anyway, if you don’t want anyone specific to ask you, then why do you care?” Remus reasoned.

“Because everyone is going to have a date and I’m going to be the only one alone!” You announce.

“That’s not true, you know Adley’s not getting asked.” Remus jokes.

“This morning!” you inform him aggressively.

“Really, by whom?” Remus asks in disbelief.

“Caplin.” you scowl.

“He still goes here?” Remus banters. When he sees the scowl etched on your face, he continues, “Anyways, I could probably get Sirius to take you.”

“But isn’t he spending the full moon with you?” you ask.

Remus thinks for a little and concedes, “Fine, I guess you don’t have a date.”

“See!” you shout, drawing attention from the students around you. “No one will ask me because no one likes me because I have no positive attributes worthy of any attraction-”

“Y/n, Y/n, Y/n.” Remus soothes putting his hands on your shoulders lightly. “You are great and there are so many people that like you.” Remus sees your disbelief and continues, “Look, I will get you a date. I promise.”

You sigh and state, “Thanks, Remus. You’re the best.”

“I know,” Remus responds with a smirk causing you to playfully slap his arm.

During breakfast, you are eating with James, Peter, Sirius, and Remus. Sirius, who is slowly sneaking his hand onto Remus’, was telling a story that caused Remus to blush. James, howling with laughter, Peter, chuckling with discomfort, and you, smiling with pleasure, listened intently until your concentration was broken by a loud bang.

“Ellen, will you go to the Last Dance with me?” a boy holding a singing bear asked shakily.

“Yes!” the girl cried and before you knew it, she planted her mouth on his. Everyone in the Great Hall seemed to melt which infuriated you even more.

“Ugh!” you declare in quiet disgust and storm away from the table, leaving the boys in a sea of confusion.

“What’s with her?” Sirius asks, unintentionally sounding rude.

“Pads!” James scolds, “Is she okay?” he asks nicer.

“She’s just upset that everyone’s getting asked, but her.” Remus clarifies calmly.

“Why didn’t she say anything, I could’ve gone with her?” Sirius perks up.

“She didn’t want a pity date. I feel really bad because she thinks no one likes her. I don’t know how to help because I can’t just force someone upon her.” Remus ponders out loud.

James gets up and Sirius asks, “Prongs, what are you doing?”

“You’ll see,” he responds with a smirk and strolls out of the Great Hall. He steps into the Common Room to see you vigorously writing in your notebook.

He lightly taps your shoulder and you angrily ask, “What?” you look up and see James and immediately apologize, “I’m s-sorry, James. I didn’t know it was you.”

“It’s okay. So you told Remus?” James asks before you cut him off.

“I didn’t tell him anything, I promise.” you cry.

“I know, I believe you. It’s just that he told us you thought you were unloveable.” James tells lightly.

“Oh, that.” you chuckle awkwardly. “I didn’t really mean that. I was just upset. I’m fine. But if you want to stop our, uh thing, we can.”

“No, it’s just that I’m sorry if our uh, relationship made you think I was just using you.” James apologizes.

“It doesn’t.” You sigh and admit, “I guess it’s just because I started it with you as friends, but now...” You look away to avoid James’ eyes. You couldn’t even admit it to yourself much less him.

James places his hand on yours, causing you to look back, but still avoid his gaze. “Look Y/n, if you’re saying that you have feelings for me,” James starts, “Then I would say I also have feelings for you.”

You look at him surprisedly and ask, “You do?” James just smirks and nods. You smile happily and pull him into a hug. Right as you are about to pull him into a kiss, the Common Room door swings open.

“Woah, what’s going on here, mate!” Sirius exclaims, causing the two of you to pull apart.

Without a moment of hesitation, James replies, “I just asked Y/n to the Last Dance.”

You look at him and smile, “And I said, ‘Yes.”

#James Potter #james potter x reader #remus lupin #remus lupin x reader #harry potter #harry potter imagines

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