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musashi · 10 months

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you know im talking about jessicarocket the one with the abusive husband

HUH????????????? bestie jess has not been active on ao3 or tumblr in years. take a nap

#wendy answers #Anonymous #rumikanon

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fawninthewinter · 6 years

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For the most part, I learn things a lot better when I try them for myself, hands on. I can listen and observe information, but I can never fully grasp it unless I am either taking notes or trying it on my own.

#ask the kat #jessicarocket

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tiniest-hands-in-all-the-land · 6 years

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jessicarocket : Depression and anxiety suck. So does burnout. But regardless of what you draw or write, I'm here for it and I'll love it. Your art style and so charming and gorgeous and your writing is top-notch. I adore everything you produce, regardless of the fandom!

thehaust : You just do what makes you happy, ok. No matter which fandom you dive into, I'm absolutely sticking around because you and your art is (are?) amazing :) Also, f*ck depression and all the other ridiculous things that take away our will to create. F*ck 'em.

You guys are the best and I love you omggg ;;;;;;w;;;;;

#i'd put so many heart emojis if i were on mobile #but i am not #so you'll just have to settle with HEART EYES MOTHERFUCKER instead #seriously tho #thank you :D #i'm lucky to be friends with you ;w;#thehaust #jessicarocket #tinyreplies #i'll shut up now

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harukamo · 6 years

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Is there a kin memory with Harley that you are most fond of or gives you the warmest feels? I dunno if this question is weird (it probably is), but do you remember what contest fam smelled like? I picture Drew smelling like roses and Harley smelling like a mixture of cheap perfume and cookies. I have no idea about Solidad. Do you recall what kind of hugger Harley was? Like, did he smother in big affectionate bear hugs or soft, dainty pats or what? (this is weird too but I just really love hugs)

oh my god youf vuckgin hit all my points GOD thank you

Is there a kin memory with Harley that you are most fond of or gives you the warmest feels?

i never have an answer to this question in any canon, or even as a human being in this life! it is simply too overwhelming to ask me to pick a favourite memory when i have lived so many amazing lives. i can’t definitively.

Do you remember what contest fam smelled like?

FUCK DO I EVER!!!!! yea drew smells like roses and literally nothing else, beautifly REALLY loved this about him, it would always always always hover around him if it was around him.

harley wears jasmine perfume but its monetary value is honestly anyone’s guess because if anyone was gonna flesh out a ridiculous amount of money on cosmetics it was fucking him! he bakes a shit ton so cookies def isn’t far off either. it doesnt exactly linger but it was not uncommon.

solidad smells like a fucking starbucks

Do you recall what kind of hugger Harley was?

he had brands of hugs. when he was faking his affection they were absolute bear hugs, doting and over the top and dripping with love. these only ever surfaced when he was playing someone for a fool or when he was asleep and clinging to the person closest to him.

when harley genuinely hugged you, he was scared. he was almost holding back. nothing terrified harley more than loving someone other than himself, the power people could hold over him. the first time he really hugged me, it came with a sudden apology, nearly choked-out of him. he was breathing unsteadily. i’d never seen him like that before.

his hugs are loose. lacking in closeness. he puts the onus on the other person to lean into it. i’d always bury my damn face in the dude’s chest and squeeze him tight, and that’s when he’d hug me for real.

you’d never guess it looking at him, but harley is a bundle of nerves beneath everything. he’s really, really nice to hug though. for a dude dressed in a needles, he’s incredibly soft. soft skin, soft hair, soft everything.

#memories #family #jessicarocket

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teamrocketfanart · 7 years

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Some Pics of the new Team Rocket Tumblrs site.

for people who are curious:)

I am proud of you blogs:) There are MORE TO COME. I add some more blogs later tonight and tomorrow. Thank you all so much for participating thus far.

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protect-the-world · 5 years

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What's your favorite animal? Favorite dessert?

sharks!!! and definitely cheesecake omg

#shark themed cheesecake.......#interesting!!#thank you djksfjd #jessicarocket

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femalechibiblogger · 4 years

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Pokemon: James x Jessie Fanfictions

Dearest by StardustFandoms

It's a sonnet inspired by Rocketshipping. That is all.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22766920?view_adult=true

Win/Win by jessicarocket

Jessie and James get into a heated battle over a sweet treat. Who will be the winner?

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22175755

One night in December (Rocketshpping) by Agent_Musashi

They meet in a bar. They want to be free and dream again. AU. Jessie's POV.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21874210

The tragic tale of two estranged lovers by madefrommagic

After an interesting dream, Jessie gets in touch with a few of her feelings, but unfortunately... that only spells trouble.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21722986

Flowers In Your Hair by mizjoy

A lazy afternoon holds ocean breezes and flower crowns for Team Rocket.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21143033

A Comedy of Errors by doubletrouble (fairytale_bliss)

Jessie and James learn unexpected things about each other, courtesy of a helping paw from Meowth. Little do they know that it's about to change their group dynamics forever...

https://archiveofourown.org/works/20808011

Under Surveillance by rockin_rockets

Jessie and James get up to a little mischief during the biennial Team Rocket Conference. But neither of them realise that they are under close observation…

https://archiveofourown.org/works/20442242

Home by God217

After a particularly bad blast-off, Jessie winds up injured. Now it’s up to James to save her – and to be there when she wakes up.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18929776

I'll do anything. You know that. by God217

James can't sleep and Jessie decides to be soft for a change.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18894745

A Little Mime and Magic by rockin_rockets

Jessie needs some cheering up, and James happens to have the perfect candidate for the job.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18751057

Learning to fly by Agent_Musashi

Join James on his journey to become a freelance PokéRinger and meet his new friends. Well it started out down a dirty road, started out all alone... Set in an AU. James' POV. Rocketshipping.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/15710577/chapters/36515748

Of Humans, Pokémon, and the Unexpected by Lilcoffeeoak15

What was expected to be a normal evening for Team Rocket turns into an unexpected talk about the relationship between two, the team, and perhaps what the future may or may not hold thanks to Meowth and Wobbuffet coming home at the most unexpected of times.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/16069781

Not Enough by RocketShipperLevi

James wants to tell Jessie how he feels about her, but he is afraid that he will be shot down because he's not man enough.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/15235935

Don't Let Go by love_write_edit_sleep

James was always the one to let go. The first time, Meowth was in pain. The second time, he was slowing Jessie down. This third time, however, he didn't want to let go. Not now. Not now he had something to hold on to.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13999866

Undisclosed Desires by 12Redsky34

If there was one thing James was sure about, it was that his partner was the most beautiful woman in the world.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13757586

Flight by Azumarocket

James knew that his past would always sit in the back of his mind, but he wasn't ready for it to jump to the front so quickly.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13364973

Making Christmas Memories by aviciousunicycle

Jessie, James, and Meowth find themselves taking shelter in a cabin on Christmas Eve. When James reminisces on beautiful Christmases in his past, he learns that his two companions do not have fond memories of their own. Using his meager funds and what he can find in a small neighboring town, James sets out to make sure that Jessie and Meowth can have at least one happy Christmas memory. Perhaps he even gains a new one himself along the way.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13138353

The Long and Winding Road by jessicarocket

During a sleepless night, Jessie reflects on her past and wonders about her future.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13005000

Cloudgazing by Azumarocket

Jessie notices her partner isn't sleeping as soundly as he's trying to pretend to.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/12843453

Sweeter Than Honey by jessicarocket

During an especially slow day in the malasada truck, Jessie finds a way to pass some time.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/12803250?view_adult=true

Sunsets by jessicarocket

A magnificent Alolan sunset brings back memories.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/12763029

Let It Snow by QueenInTheSouth

On a cold, snowy night, Jessie and James find comfort in a small hut and in each other's company.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/12419160

Carry That Weight by jessicarocket

Jessie and James are as close as can be, yet there are still walls between them that neither has had the courage to tear down... until now.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/12205014

Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone by jessicarocket

When Team Rocket gets split up in a blastoff, James finds himself gripped by his deepest fears.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/11933811

If Skies Should Fall by Azumarocket

When Team Rocket changes in a way no one thought possible, Jessie, James and Meowth find their lives and careers spiralling out of control. Terrified of a future that's becoming more and more apparent, they realise that the only way to avoid it is to take an action that will both alter them forever, and leave no room to go back to the life they once knew.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13117377/chapters/30009081

Alolan Confession by Stagesiren

When Team Rocket takes a day off to enjoy themselves in Alola, some unrevealed feelings surface rather quickly. After some urging from Meowth, James is finally ready to tell Jessie how he feels.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/11480280

Your Skin I'm Sinking In by GoofyGoldenGirl

She is alone and crying.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/10980939

dreamers by smolghostie

James has a nightmare about his memories of the past and his fears for the future.

Jessie is in love and does her best to comfort.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/9392651

Paralysis by MadiYasha

I choke harder, and when I open my eyes, I can’t see her face. That’s the oxymoron, you see. Everything else is painfully vivid and sweltering, but even trapped in the snakepit of my memories, her face is not there.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/9102289

Only Wanna Dance with You by CactuarTamer

It wasn’t that he disliked dances, or parties, only...

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8012197

Threads of Fate by VoyagerWisp

Red threads of fate connect all those that have an impact on each other, for better or worse. Still trying to understand their connections to each other, Jessie and James travel with other Team Rocket members to Kalos. A pokemon native to there can not only see but manipulate those threads. Fate is anything but certain.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/3909565/chapters/8750551

As Always by Galah

Last words were important. They reflect your whole life in just one statement. Hers was simple. Just one word, and it broke him.

“James.”

https://archiveofourown.org/works/638669

Fate that Binds by rchcc122

It had been a throwaway wish, something made out of the frustration of the moment- it wasn’t actually supposed to happen. But the magic of a well haunted by a pokemon’s spirit ended up altering reality. Now, Jessie, James, and Meowth aren’t in Team Rocket. They don’t even know each other. And it’s created far darker a world for the TRio than Ash could have ever imagined, and now he and his friends want nothing more than to change things back to how they were.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/11091099/chapters/24742350

#pokemon #james and jessie #jessie and james #team rocket #rocketshipping #fanfic #funny #tragic #Fanart #meowth

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happylilraichu · 4 years

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“... I’m brushing up on looking down, I’m working on my ROAR~!”

Happy (late) Birthday @jessicarocket!! You’re a beautiful shining light in this world and I’m so glad that you’re my friend!! I wanted to make you a present combining some of your favourite things, so here’s a very special little Skitty for you~ 💜

Twitter | Instagram | Ko-fi | Commissions | Prints

#digital art #artists on tumblr #pokemon art #skitty #my art #I love you Jessica!!! I hope the rest of this year finds ways to treat you kindly #💜💜💜

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liloelsagranger · 4 years

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One night in December ( # rocketshipping oneshot) - Merry Christmas to my #rocketshipping family

Hey my dear friends, this is my Christmas gift for you. Thanks for your support, love you! #rocketshipping ahead. To @ndbern-rocketmonsters @ndbernarts @jessicarocket @estrelarabyss @prepareforetrouble @masterstarpikachu @tothestarsabove @teamrocketfanart @thelovelyjessie @webelieveinlovepower @chaosandhope @james-team-rocket @danadiversity @krazy-holly @keksrocket @harmonyrocketeeveon @pok3ship @yesjanii @thecomputergirl @elysiiandream @fugly-chan @batfamfan1 @ghostkitty @pikamofo @eclipsing-dreams @abatwc @emily1037 @texansman20 @inuyashaeienni @zayphantomslayer @cat-0301 @james-kojiro-team-rocket @stjarnflicka @diehardrocketshipper @eclipsing-dreams and everyone else <3

One night in December

Completely lost in thought, I sat at the bar and watched the singing Meowth on stage. Just like every night. Ever since I got kicked out of the college for future nurses. The talented cat-Pokémon who would work for peanuts held up a mirror of grief, depression and despair to me. « I feel sorry for you, Jessie » he would say while he struck up the next blues song. I cheered him and took a generous sip of the beer in front of me. I tried to let the malty taste of beer melt on my tongue and recover from the strains of the last days. What more could I do with my life? I was a loser, a good-for-nothing, not even capable of learning simplest medical terms and techniques. Why did I even waste another thought on a life in uniform, surrounded by illness and suffering? Because I wanted to help. Because I wanted to prove to the world out there that I had what it takes to make something of myself! I’m not just a hopeless orphan! I’m strong, beautiful and deserve a chance ! I want to decide freely about my life, but fate treated me unkindly. Used by the state, screwed over by men, my life story. I took another big sip, trying to avoid the prying eyes of a young man sitting next to me. He looked quite passable with his lavender locks and the piercing emerald green eyes, but my past has taught me to be careful. He could be just another guy who gives me a hard time, even though he looked anything but dangerous. In fact, he looked as devastated as me. A shy smile flitted across his face.

« Hey, do you need that bottle cap ? » he asked, pointing at the metal seal on the bar counter. I cocked an eyebrow. That was by far the lamest pick-up line I’ve every heard. Nevertheless, he had earned my attention with this question. «Help yourself » I replied. His eyes flashed for a brief moment as he examined the bottle cap. « A really rare find, thank you » he grinned and stowed his precious treasure in his pocket. How pathetic! How miserable must a person be when he feels joy for a bottle cap ? This man became more and more interesting. Judging by his looks, women hat to lie at his feet. Yet here he sits, all alone, collecting garbage. «My name is James» he introduced himself. «Jessie» we shook hands. «Tell me, Jessie. What brings you to this dump so close to Christmas? Isn’t your family waiting for you? A loving family that appreciates you and cares for you ? Who gives you freedom to develop and takes your dreams seriously ? » I felt a deep sadness. What he told me only existed in fairy tales, a picture-book family is nothing more than a fraud. « Family’s overrated, James » I said, « besides, I really like that singing Meowth» we both laughed.

« Can I get you something to drink ? » James pulled out his wallet. A lot of green bills jumped out at me. ‘Great, a stuck-up aristocrat. A rich, spoiled mama’s boy. That’s all I needed’ I was about to get up and crawl into another corner of the bar, but he held me back. «Please, don’t go! It’s not what it looks like. I’m not a pompous schmuck! To be honest, I’m on the run from this, » he pointed at his money. « Who would voluntarily run away from so much money?» I sat back on my seat waiting for his answer. «Money isn’t everything, Jessie. Not if it means losing your dignity and your will to make free choices » he explained. Then suddenly I realized this man got into trouble and he was seriously trying to escape from it. «Money is all well and good, but if it determines your whole life, you learn to hate it». I couldn’t figure it out at the time.

For a few minutes we sat next to each other in silence while listening to the cat’s singing.£«Would you like to dance?» James reached for my hand an lead me to the dance floor. It was very busy in the bar, people were busting on the floor, so for better or worse we were forced to move closer. I inhaled his tart sent. Although we had known each other for a little over an hour, a certainty unknown to me emanated from him. He was the type of man you would share everything with and who you could trust. He was decent, he laid his hands very carefully on my hips, fearing that he might break me otherwise. «What do you do during the day, Jessie?» he asked. It was incredibly loud on the dance floor, I almost had to shout my answer. « I actually wanted to be a nurse. Unfortunately, that dream has been shattered» disappointed, I let my head down. James lifted my chin and smiled at me. «Don’t give up, Princess ! You’re going to be great, I’m sure of it » his words were so motivating, making the corners of my mouth twitch. It’s been a long time since anyone gave me hope. It was good to hear that encouragment from James. « As a girl, I always wanted to be famous, a real star » I whispered. James looked at me with the kindest eyes. « There she is!»

«What about you?» I wanted to know. He made me twirl around. I wrapped my arms around his neck. « No one has ever asked me that before. I want to be free and my biggest wish is to become a Pokéringer» I could see James was having a hard time answering that question. Could I dare? What did I have to lose? I had no family, no home, no job, no boyfriend. «Then let us explore freedom together! With your pocket money we can travel, discover the world, feast and fall in love», romantic nostalgia was flaring up inside of me. It was time for a fresh start, and with James, I would take it. It seemed to me that he was not completely averse to the idea, but then the slap in the face. «It’s not that simple, Jessie. My life is predetermined. I can’t make decisions of my own free will. Tomorrow I’m a prisoner again. I’ll be married by force, so my parents can maintain their image. Everything’s settled, everything’s in order. I’m so sorry » he sighed. How could I be so naive and dream of a happy life? Each time, I was denied it! «Then this is where we parted ways again, James. After all, you were honest with me from the beginning. Farewell!» I didn’t turn around anymore, grabbed my coat, pushed the door open and ran out onto the snowy streets. Thickly wrapped, I strolled through the deserted alleys, only hearing the snow trickling softly. «It always comes down to just me», I rebuked myself for being so naive that I really would have given James a chance. I couldn’t get him out of my mind. So courteous and polite, if a little pathetic and shy. Would it had been funny ? Would we have supported each other? Would he have accompanied me on the road to fame ? Would I have cheered him on when he played for victory high up in the skies ? Questions upon questions, the answers to which I would never know.

« Jessie ! » I could hear a faint voice in the distance, probably fate laughing at me. « Jessie ! » There it was again. It approached with heavy steps. I turned around facing James. He was completely out of breath, his cheeks turning red from the cold. «Jessie» he grabbed my hands. «Forget the money, forget the weight on my shoulders. Ever since I spotted you in that bar today, I can’t think about anything else. You’re so different from the women I know. You’re determined, beautiful and talented. I know you’ve got big plans and I want to be with you every step of the way. We can both buy ourselves free from the shackles of society. We can do our own thing, become an unbeatable team. Jessie», he pulled me closer, so close I could feel his breath on my face. « Let’s be free. Let’s dream again, » he proposed. At first I was speechless and completely taken by surprise. We did not know if it would go wrong, but it was worth a try. I nodded. James smiled as if the heaviest burden had fallen off him. He cupped my face and pressed his lips on mine. I had never experienced such an intense kiss. It wasn’t just a kiss, it was a promise. Only the night was our witness. Our lips parted and we looked at each other in silence for a long time. «Yous two can count me in» a familiar voice broke the silence. Meowth tugged at my sleeve. We bent down to him and held each other in our arms. Our little free family.

THE END

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fawninthewinter · 6 years

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🌡🔑🎁

Fave seasonAutumn! The colours, Halloween, hoodies, hit drinks, cool breeze, fall treats, just everything about it. Key to your heartJust being a kind and positive person is the best way to my heart. Oh, and treats 😁 Best gift you've ever receivedI wants to say just about anything my friends give me, but I can't list of all that so I'll put that all into one. I did a co-op in a kindergarten class and the made me an adorable painting of a tree with fingerprints on the branches and their names under the print that is theirs. Under it it said 'thanks for helping our classroom grow'. Last one is a very warm and cozy blanket a family friend gave me when I was going through a tough time. It is so soft and great for comfort as well and I often wrap my Meowth plushies as well as my other ones in it with me 😅

#ask the kat #jessicarocket

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tiniest-hands-in-all-the-land · 6 years

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For fic asks: 5, 7, 9, 10

5. Share one of your strengths.

Huhhuahhh I have strengths??? Errrr.. I guess I’m kinda somewhat good at matching a scene to the mood of canon; like some of my scenarios could potentially fit into the canon without being too overwhelmingly ooc ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ maybe I’m just fooling myself tho :////////

7. Share a snippet from one of your favorite pieces of prose you’ve written and explain why you’re proud of it.

Of course, even without the telltale visual that Mimikyu is, in fact, right in front of him, Meowth senses its looming presence like a poltergeist. There is no mistaking that wordless voice like the scraping of nails against glass, that painted face of bloodied mockery. Even when he is in the middle of crying his eyes out, Meowth can’t help but still feel a little bit intimidated.

But scaring him is not what the ghost is here for. As Meowth’s bleary eyes clear, he registers the outstretched claw, almost translucent against the darkened skies. In its clutches, it displays an item so small and so analogous to its scheme, Meowth only identifies the object by its sparkling gleam.

Tears continue to trail down his cheeks, but he stifles any more threatening sobs or hiccups with a sniffle. He holds his paw out to reclaim the lost crystal without a word. With a surprising gentleness, Mimikyu places it safely within the cat’s hold. Though its tendril is mostly spectral, it can feel the wetness of Meowth’s fur against its fingers in the split second of contact they make.

I’m just… really impressed with how poetic I made this??? Like this is some of the best visual description i’ve ever written, and I’m just so happy with how it turned out! The fic ain’t the best thing I’ve ever created, but damned if it doesn’t have some of the best prose I’ve written yet

9. Which fic has been the hardest to write?

Probably A Game of Cat and Mouse. I’m not the best romance writer, so writing a multichapter romance fic was a definite challenge, and there are still some sections I go back to and cringe at because I coulda totally written it better but I didn’t. Also Graveyard of Stars to some extent because I am not Good Suspense Writer

10. Which fic has been the easiest to write?

I’d have to say A Crack in the Mirror, if only because I knew exactly what I wanted with that, and it turned out mostly the way I was expecting it to. That fic is basically just Emotions: The Oneshot, and I think that’s something I seem to have an easier time with writing

Thank you so much for the asks!!!

#jessicarocket #ask

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azumarocket · 6 years

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Ooooo, that’s a hard one cause I have so much love for so many blogs snkdnksn

Sooo I’ll just pick 5 off the top of my head, but there are about 1000

@musashi, @jessicarocket, @yamujiburo, @kimkun16, @sillyrapids

#ask meme

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krazy-holly · 5 years

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So I saw this thing floating around on Tumblr and thought I’d try it out!!! Credit to whomever started it!

Okay, so here is the game: Using only song names from 1 artist/band cleverly answer these questions. Pass it on to 10 people. Try not to repeat a song title, it’s a lot harder than you think!

Pick your artist/band: Within Temptation

Gender: Crazy (Technically it isn’t their original song…but they covered it, so I’m counting it) Describe yourself: Restless (mood) How do you feel: Frozen (I’m really cold rn okay) If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Somewhere (This fits surprisingly well lol) Your favorite form of transportation: And We Run Your best friend is: Deceiver of Fools (if this ain’t the truth…) You and your best friends are: Angels (LMAO) Favorite time of day: Our Solemn Hour If your life was a tv show, what would the title be: Whole World Is Watching What is life to you: Paradise Your relationship: The Other Half Your Fear: Shot In The Dark

Woo! That was fun! Alrighty...Now to tag 10 of my peeps...

@musashi @bluehandedalien101 @ninjagamer25 @jessicarocket @james-rocket @hanabunn @isinpai @hell-waits-for-one @matt-engarde aaaaand @pineapple-love14

lol I didn’t think I would have enough peoples to tag. Turns out I have more friends then I thought ^.^

I also tag anyone else who wants to do this! And if those whom I tagged don’t want to, that’s perfectly fine!

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wobblyfet · 6 years

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Video Game Challenge

^ it’s a ten day challenge but I’m only gonna do one. Thanks for the tag @cosplaycat-criminal! I’ll nominate @jessicarocket

If you don’t know what I’m on about the rules are pretty simple. Upload one image from a game that made an impact on me without any explanation, then nominate other people to do it.

#ask meme

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happylilraichu · 5 years

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I know it’s February, but I didn’t want to post it until she’d seen it ^_^ Here’s a happy little Skitty I drew awhile back as part of a Christmas present for @jessicarocket~ 🌸

#skitty #digital art #artists on tumblr #my art

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liloelsagranger · 5 years

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Viridian Love Story - Chapter 4: You’re my only fear, my only desire (Rocketshipping)

My dear friends, chapter four is online! Enjoy! Rocketshipping ahead.

@ndbern-rocketmonsters @ndbernarts @jessicarocket @estrelarabyss @prepareforetrouble @masterstarpikachu @tothestarsabove @teamrocketfanart @thelovelyjessie @webelieveinlovepower @chaosandhope @james-team-rocket @danadiversity @krazy-holly @keksrocket @harmonyrocketeeveon @pok3ship @yesjanii @thecomputergirl @elysiiandream @fugly-chan @batfamfan1 @ghostkitty @pikamofo @eclipsing-dreams @abatwc @emily1037 @texansman20 @inuyashaeienni @zayphantomslayer Chapter 4: You’re my only fear, my only desire

Jessie decided to condone their small contretemps and recharge her batteries. Fully loaded with boxes, she balanced the crates into the big hall where James and Meowth were already waiting for her. James hastened to her aid, placing the boxes on the floor. “What a color explosion! Nothing fits! Gold, turquoise, rosé…are you planning on a complete disaster?!” the Pokémon-cat wrinkled his nose. Jessie shooed him away with a wave of her hand. “Amateurs! These colors are perfectly coordinated with each other!” She reached for a cheesy garland with glittering pom-poms. “Are you just gonna watch me do this or what?” Jessie flashed her eyes at James, challenging him. He swallowed hard and set to work. Their teammate had already worked out a perfect decoration plan. Like a general, she rushed James and Meowth back and forth, gave them instructions and rebuked their mishaps. She was completely in her element and revenge is generally known to be sweet.

Together they decorated the whole hall with tinsel and balloons and set up the photo booth to provide a lot of fun and distraction. Now and then, Jessie and James would unintentionally come closer. He secured the ladder while Jessie hung streamers on the chandeliers; they reorganized the seating areas, her hand almost imperceptibly grazing his arm, and they checked the loudspeakers to offer an unforgettable musical treat for the ears. “Does it work?” Jessie stood next to her friend, monitoring his technical skills closely. He smiled at her, pressing the play-button. Soft tones of a long forgotten melody reached her ears. Jessie bobbed to the music, secretly shedding a tear of longing. It was their song, vivid and brimming with energy. A mixture of foxtrot and sad blues notes. “Would you like to dance, Jess?” James took her hand, leading her to the middle of the hall. ‘It means nothing. He’s just polite and wants to swing his dancing leg. Don’t flatter yourself, girl!’ Nonetheless, she followed him, wrapping her arms around his neck. After so many years, they were still a well-rehearsed dancing couple. One moment, James would whirl her around, the next he would pull her very close. She snuggled up to his chest, inhaling the herbal scent of his perfume. Secret fantasies ventured back to the surface, but Jessie had to get those thoughts off her mind. She swallowed the bitter disappointment like a pro. “I think we should prepare the punch,” Jessie broke away from his embrace, disappearing into the school canteen to fetch fruits and juice. “Nice try,” Meowth jumped onto the table, placing a paw on James’ shoulder. “You’ll never get her that way! Let’s be honest, it takes more than a little dance to confess your secret feelings,” he said, clearly noticing the chagrin in James’ eyes. ‘Softy!’ the Team Rocket member rebuked himself, ‘you’ll never win her heart back!’, but he had to keep trying, tiny steps by tiniest steps, to show her how much she meant to him. Jessie turned back with boxes full of exotic fruits like pineapples, mangos, dragonfruits, kiwis and papayas. The trio sliced the fruits into small bites, carefully mixing the ingredients by adding juice, cane sugar and a dash of honey. James poured a sip into their shot glass, tasting the sweet drink Jessie had created. “Delicious, Jess! You outdid yourself with that recipe!” he winked at his best friend, causing her to blush. To underline his esteem, he licked his lips and gave himself another glass. After mopping the floor and cleaning up the rest of the decoration, the trio decided it was time for a reward. From Team Rocket they had received the necessary small change for a hilarious evening among friends. “I need a few minutes to change. How about a visit to the all you can eat buffet in the city centre? I’m starving,” Jessie scurried off, leaving Meowth and a lovelorn James back in the hall. James rebuked himself once more for his cautious and reserved behavior, but his scars were still burning underneath his uniform and the fear of loss of control and subservience seethed like fire in his body. Could he get involved in a romance? Could a leopard change his spots? He wanted her so much, he longed for her nearness, but the horror was deep and with it the fear of another firm relationship and true feelings.

Half an hour later, James and Meowth were waiting for Jessie to leave her dorm. She was dressed in a light blue shirt with matching shorts. “Let’s go,” she and James linked arms and the trio set off to fill their bellies.

The restaurant was crowded and booked up to the last seat, but the waitress put Jessie, James and Meowth at a tiny free table. They squeezed themselves onto the chairs and took a look at the menu. “35 Poké-Dollars per person! Ridiculous! I hope their food is good, let’s dig in”, Jessie jumped up, almost wiping their sodas off the table and lined up at the buffet. As always, Team Rocket exaggerated. They piled up chicken wings and saithe on their plates, indulged in juicy roasts and a lavish selection of delicious cakes. One bottle of wine after another was uncorked, until they showed first signs of light drunkenness. All night, James couldn’t take his eyes off Jessie. Her laughter excited him. He would have preferred to bend over the table, cup her face and kiss her fervently, but instead he squatted there like a coward, smiling at her like an idiot.

“Watch out, Jess”, it was late at night, when the duo made their way back to the campus. Jessie kept stumbling over the paving stones, James, himself extremely drunk, had trouble supporting her. They laughed and bawled lightheartedly. Meowth had already said goodbye, only Jessie and James were left. “I hope our plan doesn’t go down the drain. This is our last chance to prove Giovanni our criminal talent,” Jessie voiced concerns. “Why does such a beautiful young lady think such gloomy thoughts?” James turned to her, stroking a strand of hair behind her ear. “Stop it, James. We both know you’re not being serious. You drank way too much,” Jessie broke away from his firm grip. “You’re right, I did. Let me accompany you to your room, okay?” she nodded her head, lacing her fingers with his. A tiredness overpowered her, but there was another feeling she could not classify. “Good night, Jessie. Take care,” James held her door open. “If you need anything, you know where to find me. Tomorrow will be an exhausting day. We still need to instruct the grunts,” he stopped in the door for a moment. He could gather up the courage to walk up to her and kiss her tenderly, but it was impossible, he was held back by the past. “Good night,” she whispered, closed the door and sighed unmistakably.

James made his way to his own bedroom and regretted any opportunity he hadn’t used for a kiss. He clenched his hands to fists. “That’s enough, you scaredy-cat! Pull yourself together,” he had made a decision.

Determined to put his cards on the table, he ran back to Jessie’s bedroom, wildly pounding at the door. “Jess! Jess!” She opened the door a crack wide. “James, what a…” Jessie didn’t have time to finish her sentence. Before she could withdraw, his arms were around her. Jessie felt helpless and completely taken by surprise at first. James looked at her, his gaze full of longing. His breath went fast, he was aroused and eventually ready to take the next step. Without warning, he pressed his lips on hers. They merged into a tender kiss. She could feel his hands around her waist, the firm grip as he gently pushed her against the door. James was insistent, his hands wandering underneath her shirt. Flimsy touches made her groan with pleasure, evoking from her unknown sensations. She ran her fingers through his hair, cupping his face while putting all her pent-up feelings into the next kiss. They kissed each other with passion, over and over again, as if they had to make up for every missed opportunity in the past. James stopped for a moment, his face was so close to her, she could feel the first happy wave of exhaustion. “What are you doing, James?” Completely out of breath, but still in her senses, she wanted to confront him. It felt too good to be true. Would appearance deceive again? “I think,” he took a deep breath, “I think, I’m falling in love with you, Jess.” “Blame it on the alcohol,” she said, but James shook his head. “No, Jessie, not this time...” that was the decisive sentence. Something she had wanted to hear for so long. James cupped her face, both smiling and unburdened. “Jessie,” he whispered into her ear, “I’m sorry it took me so long. Let me make it up to you, darling,” he carried Jessie to her bed. Slowly and carefully, he dropped her back. Her head lay on the pillows and for the first time in his life, James experienced the desire to love a woman with all his heart. She was so beautiful, her lips red like roses, her eyes of shiny sapphire. How had he overlooked this for years? Her beauty was not of this world. Her skin as bright as porcelain, all his poetic acquirement intertwined in thoughts of his best friend, his muse and faithful companion. Slowly and very gently, he tilted his head, kissed her and thus sealed the silent agreement of tender ties. To be continued...

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