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explosionkatsu · 4 months
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Unadorned Love
Human!Alastor x Waitress!F!Reader
Warning: Gore
Alastor finds you to be quite similar to his deceased mother which made him enticed to you. He couldn't help but visualize you attending to him with a cup of hot coffee instead of the random stranger who ordered it. He couldn't also help his smile widen, yet at the same moment, his heart ached when he saw you smile at the man who appeared to be flattering you.
He didn't appreciate the thought of you, going home to a male who wasn't him.
Alastor has been visiting the same cafe for almost years now. At first, he would just simply walk in, have his breakfast then depart after dining. But once you began laboring at the said cafe, he couldn't help but catch a glimpse of you. He couldn't keep his eyes on how elegant you looked just as you gracefully cater to every consumer with a smile. That softly angelic smile seemed to capture his being.
This is why Alastor now spends most of his time dining in the cafe to catch sight of you.
Finally getting out of his daze, he looked at the same menu, scrutinizing every dish he knew he tasted these past few years. Nothing changed, only a few new meals were summed up but he couldn't bring himself to order them. After finalizing what to feast for this morning, Alastor raised a hand as he tried and catch the attention of the waitress who happened to be you.
“Ah. A lovely morning, Mister Alastor.” You bowed your head while clutching the clipboard to your chest. “What have you chosen to devour this morning?” You raise a question and pull the pen out to write his order, your glossy natural pink lips forming into a gentle smile.
Alastor glanced down at your lips which you caught on before he darted at you with his eyes half-lidded. “Good morning as well, Y/n.” He spoke. “My, how numerous times do I have to inform you to call me by my name only.” He chuckled telling this.
You laughed lightly after hearing this. “Mister Alastor, you are a paying customer. Every customer must be treated with respect.” You explained smiling at him.
Hearing your laugh was the best melody he listened to. He cannot help himself but gaze at you fondly whilst his pride swells up for his ability to make you laugh. “But not every customer respects you, don't they?” He expressed. “Do you still consider they merit the respect they can't provide in return?”
“Well, I presume there is no harm in disregarding that, as long as they won't provoke any physical harm..” You drifted off as you guessed about it.
“Hm.” Alastor hummed. Oh how easy it is to control you. You were indeed destined to be his wife. “Think about it, my dear.” He continued. “If things like this ever occur, do not hesitate to reach out to me.” He spoke before fishing out his calling card to his chest pocket and handing it to you. “Now! Please add these waffles along with the eggs! And don't forget the maple syrup!”
You took his card since you guessed you were never gonna use it in any way, but an incident earned you to consider otherwise.
No. It was not concerning her job. It was something else.
You didn't quite expect the cafe to finish off this late due to a colleague who wasn't able to arrive for work due to a crisis and the number of consumers suddenly increased. You, being an understanding person as you are, stood for their shift. The 16 hours of labor was finally taking a toll on you and you didn't appreciate it. Your back was aching and your heels were weakening. This is the first time you've had a tough time stepping on 2 inches heels on your way home.
11 pm is what it says on your watch once you inspect it. You were grateful though that your boss let you take an off tomorrow since the usefulness you provided today wasn't a joke. You were already planning your day when a sudden chilling feeling ran down your spine. You sense somebody is watching you, observing you. Just pondering about this made you clutch your purse to your chest as you fearfully proceeded with strolling on your way home. It’s still a 15-minute walk which caused you to swear under your breath.
Looking behind you will do no good so you pressed on, concentrating on going home safely. But the noise behind you urged you to run, but you didn’t. Instead, with your trembling hands, you took your phone out and attempted to recollect any number you could to dial down but nothing came up. It would be a hassle for you to take your contact book out of your purse and flip through it in a situation like this.
All of a sudden, you remember the calling card you hid in your bosom. With minimal movement, you seized it out and had to squint to read in the darkness of the pavement. After successfully dialing it down, you placed your phone to your ear as you hear it ring.
Your pace is now rapid as you hear the steps behind you grow closer. You were chanting in your mind for him to please answer.
“Hello-”
‘Finally!’ You thought. “M-mister Alastor.” You whispered getting slightly breathless.
Alastor was just finishing up after his broadcast. He thought he could use a liquor after his shift since his shadow is quenched for now which means he doesn't need to slaughter for now. Once he stood up, he took notice of his telephone ringing. ‘This late?’ He thought raising an eyebrow before proceeding to respond to it. “Hello-”
His eyes slightly widen when he hears your voice. It's you. You called him.
“M-mister Alastor.”
He immediately senses that something seems off. You were stuttering, whispering, breathless, and appeared to be terrified.
“I-i know I-it’s a bit late. But c-could you please escort m-me on my way home..”
“My darling, where are you?” Alastor muttered as calmly as he could as he gripped his telephone tightly causing his knuckles to turn white.
“I-I’m here walking alone near the- AAHH!!”
“Y/n!?” Now he was panicking. He instantly put on his ebony trench coat and fedora, fleeing his home in the middle of the woods. “Find her.” He spoke, his voice low and dark. “Keep the insolent fool alive until I arrive.”
His shadow nodded in response before finally fleeing.
When he finally arrived at the scene, his blood was raging as he gazed at the scenario in front of him.
You were half-naked, cowering to the corner of the alleyway. Your beautiful dress was ripped and torn, your hair was everywhere, and your smile wasn’t visible. He could see tears streaming down your cheeks whilst you made an effort and cover up under your thin arms.
Something snapped inside Alastor. His smile was crooked when he laid his eyes upon the drunk bastard who tried claiming you forcefully.
Before he could initiate his vengeful plan, he took off his coat and draped it on you. “My darling. Shh. You are safe now.” He whispered wrapping his arms around you and leaving a kiss on your temple. “My love, will you close your eyes and cover your ears for me? Do not open them until I said so, is that clear?”
You, looking at him with your terrified expression, nodded and did as he said.
“Such a good girl for me. You shall have a reward after this.” Alastor spoke before finally turning his eyes onto the guy who was being beaten down by his shadow.
“As for you..” Alastor smiled, his steps were gradual as he walked nearer to him. “You’ve made a great mistake of touching what’s mine.”
A cry of agony was the only noise through the night but no one appeared to hear this.
Alastor and his shadow feast on the organs of the now-dead man. The splatter of blood was everywhere when he tortured him for what he did. His intestines were shoved down his throat, his eyes were out of their sockets, and his heart was now missing, as well as his other organs. “Take care of the rest. Make sure there's no trace left behind.” He spoke before finally standing up and walking toward you whose eyes were still shut and ears covered.
Alastor carefully lifted you in his arms as he fled the scene and returned to his sanctuary where he planned on taking care of you. He was now replacing the nasty lewd kiss spread on your delicate skin and the marks that he was trying to cover with his own.
“Ma belle cheri... I shall take care of you.”
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omgkatherine01 · 1 year
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The Sun in the Dragon House: Chapter 17 - Confessions
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Series Masterlist
Chapter 16, Chapter 18
Pairing: Aemond Targaryen x fem!reader & Aegon II Targaryen x fem!reader & Jacaerys Velaryon x fem!reader
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"The King wanted Aegon to be King," Queen Alicent said when she was alone with only Aemond and Vera.
Aemond stared at the fireplace, watching the flames. He let out a breath before turning to his mother, "Where is Aegon?"
Alicent shook her head a little, "I do not know. Ser Criston is searching for him now. We are to wait for him here."
Vera sat next to Aemond by the fireplace, placing her hand on his. "Are you alright?" she whispered.
Was he? Aemond didn't knew how to respond to his wife's question. He never did forgive his father for letting Luke get away from taking his eye, or for always taking Rhaenyra's side instead his and his siblings.
He was annoyed that Aegon would now be the next King and not him.
"I don't know," Aemond finally responded.
Vera seemed to know what he was thinking and gave him a sympathetic look. She squeezed his hand.
Aemond stood up, and tugged her hand softly, which she took it as a sign to stand up as well. He caressed her cheek and muttered softly, "You should go and be with Annalee in our chamber, I'll be there soon."
Vera opened her mouth but he spoke up softly, "Don't worry, everything will be alright. Ser Cedric is outside, he will take you to our chamber."
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Vera was in her bedchambers with Annalee and Dyana. Annalee was sitting on Vera's lap, playing with her dragon toy.
"What is this?" Vera asked softly with a smile as Annalee gave her the toy. "Is it bigger than our dragons?" Annalee smiled happily as she tired to grab the toy back from her mother, which she did.
Aemond walked in and Annalee smiled again, squealing happily. Vera looked at him and stood up as she took their daughter into her arms. "Is he found?" she asked quietly.
Aemond took Annalee into his arms and muttered softly as he pressed his lips on his daughter's forehead, "Your father needs help finding him. I'm going with him."
Vera frowned worriedly, "Aemond, I'm not--"
"I'll be alright," he assured her. "Somebody has to have your father's back, and I also know where my brother goes when he's out. I'll be back with your father and my brother as soon as I'll find him."
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The morning went on and there was no sign on Aemond and her father returning. Since they left, Vera became more worried, praying they and Aegon would be alright and return already while she was paying with her daughter.
There was a knock on the doors, and Dyana stepped closer to answer. The Hand walked in and smiled softly as he looked at Vera and Annalee. "The Hand, my Lady," Dyana said and Vera looked over.
"Sit, please," Otto said as Vera was about to stand up. Otto sat down by her side.
"Is something the matter?" Vera asked as she noticed the Cargyll twins stepping in, bowing to her.
"There is something we need to speak to you about," Otto said as he gently took Annalee's small hand.
Vera gave a small nod and looked at Dyana, "Dyana, please take Annalee to her room and stay with her for a little while."
"Yes, my Lady," Dyana said with a nod as she walked closer and gently took Annalee into her arms.
When Vera was alone with the Hand and the twins, she turned back to Otto. "I had asked for the twins to search for Aegon and bring him back," Otto explained, "Do you know someone that goes by the name, 'White Worm'?"
"No, should I?" Vera asked with a frown.
"Well, it seems that this woman knows you and she knows what you look like," Otto explained, "She knows where Aegon is, and she wants to speak to you first."
Vera looked surprised and raised her eyebrows, "With me? Why?" she asked as she looked at the twins.
"Her messenger hasn't answer to that, my Lady," Ser Erryk spoke, "She only said her Mistress wants to speak to you, and only then she will give up the location of the Prince."
"The twins will be with you, so you won't be meeting her alone," the Hand assured her.
Vera let out a breath and nodded lightly, "All right then. Let me see what she wants."
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Vera's dress was covered by her cloak, she walked down the streets with the twins by her side, leading her to the location 'the white worm' gave them.
The Street of the Sisters.
Vera and the twins moved to a collection of tables outside a tavern, and sat at one of the tables, waiting for a woman to approach them.
Unknown to them, Criston and Aemond had approached the street when Criston stopped when he spotted them. Aemond turned to him and Criston nodded to the tables with a frown, "My Prince," he whispered.
Aemond followed his gaze and frowned when he saw his wife, dressed in a cloak was sitting with the twins. "What is Vera doing here?" he asked quietly.
Criston shook his head and they exchanged a quick look before turning to watch them.
A woman approached Vera and the twins. Though she was dressed far too finely to not stand out so deep in the city, no one looked at her as she made her way to the table.
She calmly sat in front of Vera. "Shall I greet you as Lady Vera or Princess Vera?" she asked softly, with a small smile on her lips.
"Lady Vera will be fine," Vera answered. "You are the White Worm, I assume."
"Yes," she answered, "My condolences on the passing of your King."
Vera nodded, "Thank you. I was told you know where is Prince Aegon."
"He is safely tucked away," she said with a small nod.
Vera resisted to let out a sigh, "What do you want?" she asked.
"I want an end to the savage use of children in Flea Bottom," the White Worm said. Vera frowned lightly. "They are forced to fight, and worse... the gold cloaks take the bribes given them to look away. An obscenity either tolerated or ignored by the crown."
"And why do you telling me this and not the Hand?" Vera asked.
"Because I don't trust the Hand," she replied, "I trust you. The crown trust you. The people trust you. You, as a mother and someone who is now part of the Targaryen family, I was hoping you can make it stop and help the children."
Vera nodded lightly, "I will take care of it."
The White Worm nodded, "Your Prince is at the Grand Sept. I am sure he would be pleased to see you. Until we'll meet again."
With that said, the White Worm stood up and walked away.
Vera and the twins left the area and walked to the Grand Sept. As they walked up the stone stairs to the doors, Vera spoke to the twins, "Give me a moment to speak to him."
"My Lady, it could be a trap," Ser Erryk spoke, stopping her from entering.
Vera reached to Ser Arryk's knife and took it, just in case. "I'll be alright."
She walked inside and the twins stayed outside for the moment. She looked around the building, taking in the silent of the place. Every candle was lighted up.
Vera heard a soft cough in the middle of the room and frowned as she walked closer to the shrine. She kneeled down and pulled one of the dark covers from underneath, "Aegon?"
"Vera?" Aegon asked, confusion in his voice and she saw him peering over.
Vera let out a relief sigh, "I'm here to talk to you. Can you come out?"
"I'm not going back," he said.
"And let me return without you?" Vera asked, "What would your mother and grandfather would say?"
"My grandfather doesn't care, and my mother..." Aegon trailed off.
"Loves you and hopes you would return safely," Vera said softly, "Now please, come out and speak to me."
Aegon let out a sigh and Vera moved away as he climbed out. Her eyes wandered at his figure; his face, hair and poor clothes were dirty. She frowned when he turned to her, dark circles under his eyes, he had clearly hasn't slept, and Vera felt guilty that she nor anyone else realized he was taken for hours.
"Are you alright?" she asked gently as she placed her hand on his cheek.
Aegon leaned to her soft touch, "I'm fine. Where's the White Worm?"
"She told me where you were," she said and moved her hand away from his cheek.
Aegon looked around the Sept and suddenly let out a chuckle. "What is it?" Vera asked.
Aegon gestured around, "Of all the places she could hid me, she decided to hid me where I hate the most."
"Why do you hate it?" Vera asked gently.
"Because I still curse the Gods for making me who I am," he muttered and looked at her, "And for placing you in my life but not in the way I want you to be in it."
Vera tilted her head, letting his words sink in. He always flirted with her but she never took his affection seriously. She always scolded him and showed how she was crossed with him every time she heard that he treated women horribly.
Been married to Aemond, having his daughter, and now been pregnant with his second child, Vera could never be Aegon's.
And he hates it.
He wished every day when he would wake up, Vera would be by his side, been the mother of his children.
Vera took a deep breath and then released it softly. "Aegon--" she started as she placed her hand on his arm.
"Let's ran away," he blurted out.
Vera frowned, "What?" she asked quietly.
"Let's go away," Aegon said and placed his hands on her arms gently. "We can go anywhere we want, anywhere you want. We can take Annalee and leave."
"No," Vera said, "No, no, Aegon, do you hear yourself?"
"I love you," Aegon said, which made Vera close her mouth. "I've loved you for years. If I'll have you, I would never be with anyone else--"
"Aegon," she said softly, "Don't, please. It can't happen. I love you, truly, but... you like a big brother to me, that's always how I thought of you." Aegon looked heartbroken, and Vera blinked her sad tears away. "I'm sorry, I--"
She cut herself off as she looked over his shoulder to see the twins walked closer. Aegon followed her gaze and turned around.
The twins grabbed him. "The Hand is waiting for you," Ser Arryk said.
Aegon looked from Vera to the twins, and hissed at the men, "I want my mother."
"Take him to the Queen," Vera told them. The twins looked at her, and Ser Arryk opened his mouth, but Vera cut in, "Please do as I ask."
"My Lady--" Ser Arryk started softly but his brother cut in, "As you wish, My Lady."
Vera nodded thankfully and Ser Arryk nodded slightly before grabbing Aegon and pulling him away to the doors. Ser Erryk stayed behind with Vera, noticing the girl's sad expression as she watched Aegon been led away.
"Are you okay, My Lady?" he asked, a hint of concern in his voice.
Vera nodded a little and cleared her face from any tears. "Yes. Let's go." Ser Erryk nodded and she took his arm, letting him led her to the doors.
To her surprise, she saw her father and Aemond standing in from of Aegon and Ser Arryk. Aemond glanced from them to her while her father was pointing his sword at Ser Arryk.
"What are you doing?" Vera asked.
Before there could be a reply, Aegon pushed himself out from Ser Arryk's grip and bolted.
Aemond quickly caught up to him while Ser Criston and Ser Arryk fought against each other with their swords. Ser Erryk moved Vera back as she placed her hand protectively on her belly out of instinct.
Aegon had barely made it off the steps when Aemond crushed into him, sending them both tumbling on the pavement of the courtyard below.
Aegon tried to get away, but he could hardly stand. As he crawled across the ground, Aemond caught his ankle and pulled him down.
"No!" Aegon shouted, flailing his arms to try and push Aemond off him. "Stop! No!"
Aemond growled as he struggled to restrain his brother’s arms, not caring that his hood had come down, exposing his hair--his identity-- to all those who looked on. "I was hoping you disappeared," he admitted.
"Is our father truly dead?" Aegon asked.
"Yes," Aemond answered, "And they’re going to make you King."
He shouted when Aegon spat in his eye and bit his hand. It was instinct, the primal need to protect his remaining sight, that had him releasing his grip on his brother as he reeled back.
But then quickly, he moved forward again, catching him around the waist. "No!" Aegon continued to struggle, even as they both stood.
But he was at too much of a disadvantage. Aegon was not half the warrior Aemond was. "Let me go!" he pleaded as Aemond wrapped his arm around his neck, trapping him. He repeatedly shouted as he was pushed toward Ser Criston, who had finally defeated and disarmed Ser Arryk.
"I have no wish to rule!" he said, "No taste for duty! I am not suited!"
"You’ll get no argument from me," Aemond agreed as Vera walked down the steps, looking at them sadly.
Aegon turned, spinning himself out of Aemond’s grasp, but he did not run. Instead, he only faced his brother to beg once more, speaking softly so only he would hear, "You let me go," he said, clutching Aemond’s face as if it was his last grasp on reality, "I will find a ship and sail away, never to be found." Aemond froze by that and Aegon continued softly, "You already have her heart, brother, you can become a King and turn her to a real Queen."
Aemond didn't say anything and only stared at his brother. Vera stepped closer with her father. "Aegon," Vera said, making both the brothers turn to her.
Ser Criston approached and wrapped an arm around Aegon’s shoulder, and muttered softly, "The Queen awaits."
Vera glanced to her father and then back at the brothers, who continued to look at her. Aegon turned back to Aemond, who slowly looked back at him, blankly.
Aegon bit his lip and dropped his hands, letting Criston lead him away. Aemond stood, frozen in place until Vera stepped closer and placed her hands on his arms, snapping him out from whatever thoughts he had now in mind.
Aemond noticed her soft eyes were a little red, and he placed his hands on her cheeks. She closed her eyes, leaning into his touch and placed her hands on top of his as he leaned forward and kissed her forehead.
"Why did--" he started as he pulled his lips away from her forehead.
"Your grandfather asked me," Vera said softly as she opened her eyes.
"What did Aegon say to you?" he asked.
Vera shook her head slightly, "Not now, please." She wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned her head on his chest. "I just want you to hold me right now."
Aemond immediately did as she asked, wrapping his arms around her, pulling her into a comfort embrace.
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madimagines · 2 years
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I see your new, that is cool!
How about the main 4 with a reader who bakes cakes? I bet they will like the food there s/o make
Remember you are amazing! Don't give up <3
Love you ♡
~ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ CAKE SHENANIGANS
headcanon list featuring hank, sanford, deimos, and 2bd with a reader who bakes cakes!
content includes: fluff, and just curious guys rooting for their s/o!
author's note: hello! i hope this works :). and yup! it's been awesome being here so far <3. your request was incredibly fun to write, and i hope you have a great day!
# ‎ ~ ‎ HANK J. WIMBLETON
whenever hank first found out about your incredible ability, it was as if his love for you skyrocketed on the spot.
although hank is quiet, he finds pleasure in watching you bake. he'll hover over you, sit on the counter, whatever grants him a better view.
it's a different story whenever hank tried your cakes for the first time.
he described it as "the best thing above hotdogs" which is actually his top favorite food.
if you offer to teach him or ask him to help you, hank will be hesitant at first because he's never really baked anything before.
but when he agrees he's satisfied with you guiding him along. hank also loves listening to you talk, it's an instant remedy to calm him down.
show him anything that blends and hank will do grabby hands, he gets child-like excitement if you let him mix.
as a bonus: hank will bow down to you if you let him lick the spoon and/or bowl <3
# ‎ ~ ‎ SANFORD
sanford had a reaction similar to hank's, but he was much more tame about it.
he'll nod to you, tell you how cool that is, probably go on a compliment spree, and then offer to bake with you sometime.
i like to think sanford has decent baking skills, so he was rather pleased in discovering his partner took the same interests.
it's a great bonding experience for you two, both of you working together to tackle different things in the kitchen.
sanford doesn't mind just watching you too, he finds you even more peaceful when you're working.
he'd probably be the type to get slightly messy, but nothing impossible to clean. and he'd clean up his own mess anyways.
# ‎ ~ ‎ DEIMOS
when i say jawdrop, i mean jawdrop.
you're about to get showered with compliments from your heart-eyed partner.
i have a headcanon that deimos, for no reason in particular, is just a really good cook, so he'll beg you to teach him some of your skills.
he'll very likely brag about you to his peers, the first comment being "they make these kickass cakes!"
he'll definitely tone it down if you're uncomfortable, but don't expect him to stop entirely
he'd also hug you from behind while you're in the kitchen. he adores you so much and nothing will change that.
if you need a certain ingredient or tool deimos will certainly be off to find that thing, even if it means interrogating random grunts or the other guys. a little over the top maybe, but dei tries.
# ‎ ~ ‎ 2BDAMNED
he's pretty much a workaholic, so doc never really gives himself time to do any different hobbies.
he was highly intrigued when you told him about your baking.
doc would be the type to ask many questions about what you do, displaying genuine interest with each answer.
unless it's an emergency on his end he will drop whatever he's doing to watch you.
he may or may not take notes in a notepad because honestly, it's doc.
gets irritated when somebody tries to interrupt you. he'll either shoo them off or pull out the rolled up newspaper.
he'll help you out wherever he can, doc isn't much of a baker so his knowledge is limited. he won't label himself as entirely useless however!
sniiiiiiiff™
the smell of it is a huge pleasure to him.
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astoryshark · 3 days
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Would you be able to write a Goku×Human Reader fic? Maybe some kind of meet-cute where Goku is introduced to the reader? You could also maybe have them meet as children. Tysm! ~blushinggoku
A new training partner - Son Goku x f! Human! Reader
This is my first Dragonball fic so bear with me! I hope I got Goku's character somewhat right :o
Enjoy! @blushinggoku
"Come on Krillin! Show me what you got"
"Of course! Don't underestimate me Goku!"
Son Goku and his long childhood friend Krillin are training together in an open, green field. Its far out in the wild since their training sessions can get very heated and this way, they can't disturb other people and or destroy people's properties. Son Goku, who recently won the martial arts tournament and saved earth from demon King Piccolo, is having the upper hand. His last fights made him a lot stronger and even though Krillin knows that he won't give in easily. He also has his pride as one of Master Roshi's students.
In one swift motion, Goku uses a mismove of Krillin to his advantage and sends him flying. However, it seems that the black-haired fighter has underestimated his own power since the distance grows and grows and doesn't seem to stop anytime soon. Goku's expression scrunches up "Sorry Krillin!" he shouts after him and gets going to see where he went.
Little did they know that there was somebody else who was enjoying the quietness of the nature and the big, open fields for their own training. A young woman focused on the movements of her kicks and punches, her body and mind moving as one. Her eyes lit up as she notices a foreign source of Ki coming closer to her location. Her eyes focus on the direction and before it can hit her, she catches the smaller man and holds him upside down on his ankle.
"W-Woah hey! Let me go!"
He sounded nervous, wriggling around in the woman's iron tight grip.
"Who are you and why did you try to attack me?"
She asks in a strong voice, glaring down at him. Krillin gulps.
"W-What? No No, this is a misunderstanding! I did not try anything! I was about to crash into you because I-”
Before he could explain himself, there was a second source of Ki coming closer. It was on a completely different level, making the woman feel a bit uneasy. Whatever it was, it was strong, but it did not feel hostile.
"Krillin? Are you okay? I didn't mean to throw ya away this hard!"
Goku catches up to his friend and as he sees the situation, he tilts his head in confusion.
"Whos that? Are ya training a new technique or something-?"
"No! Now help me, please!"
Krillin sounds desperate, the blood already getting into his head from hanging upside down for so long. The womans eyes widen a bit.
"Wait, who?"
Her e/c eyes look him up and down. His black spiky hair, the very well-trained physique, the orange Gi and the strong Ki that radiates from him. Now it clicks. She looks down at Krillin, his face started to get pale and his expression screams that he is not feeling good at all. She lets him down carefully and holds up her arms in defense.
"I deeply apologize! I thought your friend wanted to attack me!" she bows down, and her face is tainted in a light, embarrassed blush.
Goku processes her words and then smiles
“No worries! Krillin can take that” he answers with a chuckle.
His best friend lays on the ground, the blood slowly running back into his body
“Y-Yeah..absol..absolutely” he mumbles in a defeated voice.
The fighter stretches his hand out to the woman
“Names Goku by the way! Nice to meet ya!”
He introduces himself with a warm smile. Y/N takes a deep breath and takes his hand, shaking it with a firm grip
“Nice to meet you too, my name is Y/N. I actually heard a lot about you” she answers with a small chuckle.
“Oh really? hope it's nothing bad then!” he answers and then helps his best friend up from the ground.
Krillin shakes his head to regain focus and brushes some dust off his Gi, the smaller warrior looks up to his friend
“Thanks man. I think I was about to pass out” he mumbles the last part quietly to himself.
Y/N shakes her head
“No, no don't worry. I know you from the tournament to be exact. I watched you fight and have to admit that your skills are very impressive.” she answers, a small shy blush makes itself present on her cheeks. It's not that she only watched one fight, she watched all. His fighting style and lighthearted personality caught her interest quickly.
Goku smiles brightly at the compliment and his eyes light up, as he thinks back to the tournament
"It was an amazing experience! There were so many strong opponents to fight. Man..thinking about this makes me feel all pumped up!"
He says energized and Y/N can pick up on his Ki raising slightly, mimicking his excitement for a good fight. Goku then holds his chin, thinking for a moment
"Wait a minute"
He then points at his friend, "Krillin was flying quite fast since i threw him with a lot of force" , his finger moves over to Y/N who starts to get a bit uncomfortable "And you caught him! Means your reflexes are quite good"
Krillin's eyes widen at the statement, and he looks up to the woman
"He's right! Hey Y/N, are you a fighter by any chance?"
Y/N starts to sweat nervously and looks to the side
“A-Ah..uhm..yeah but like I-” she gets cut off by Goku's strong hands gripping her shoulders
“I knew it! Then come, join us in training!” he suggests excited, his dark pupils sparkle “This will get all of us stronger!
Krillin smiles and nods in agreement
"He's right, the more the merrier"
Y/N starts to blush at the sudden contact, her eyes wander over to his toned arms that are gripping her shoulders pleasantly firm. She snaps back to reality quickly, not wanting anyone to notice her nearly drooling over the fighter. She then looks back up into his puppy like eyes. How could she ever say no to his request?
“Okay okay, I'm in! But my level of skill doesn't match yours in the slightest so..I don't know if you guys really benefit from training with me” she answers a bit nervous, avoiding eye contact.
Goku smiles and squeezes her shoulders reassuringly before letting go. Y/N already misses the contact.
“Doesn't matter! Any kind of training will get us stronger so come on, let's get right into it”
Y/N nods and the three of them start to get into a fighting position. The woman is utterly nervous, her limbs shaking a bit. //I have to try my best! No way I will miss this opportunity//
Krillin does not like the thought to fight against a woman at first, but he gets into the mood quickly after seeing how hard Y/N tries and that she surely knows how to throw some good punches. Even against Goku.
Goku smiles brightly and encourages Y/N to try and show some more, hyping her up. He can feel how much potential is hidden inside of her. How she partially blocks her Ki out of nervousness and not believing in herself strong enough. He wants to change that.
After hours and hours of training, Y/N falls onto her knees. Her breathing is heavy, and her body drenched in sweat, an amazing feeling if she is honest with herself.
Goku sits down beside her and smiles “That was great! You are really tough” he compliments her, stretching his limbs to prevent any after-training cramps.
Y/N’s cheeks start to blush in a deep red which is not coming from the exhaustion. Hearing such a compliment from him, a fighter of his skill, is really making her heart race
“T-Thank you..It was a lot of fun to train with you guys” she answers with a warm smile.
Goku stretches his hand out to her and helps her up, giving her hand a light extra squeeze before letting go. He looks down to her
"There is a lot of potential hidden inside you, Y/N. I can feel it!"
Y/N looks questioning at him
"You're limiting yourself through your mind" he taps at her forehead softly "Stop questioning yourself and your abilities and start believing in them! It will help you grow in no time." he adds and smiles warmly at her.
Y/N eyes widen a bit, something about his words tickle her emotions in just the right way. Her chest feels all warm and fuzzy. She looks up to him, his buzzing, strong but gentle Ki radiating of off him. She needs to smile and nods.
"Thank you Goku, your words mean a lot. I will definitely work on that"
Goku grins and lays his arms behind his head lazily
"Im looking forwards to next time already!"
Y/N blinks a few times, a faint blush creeping up on her face again
"Next time?"
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WWTG, Winter Solstice: The Winter Masquerade
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Primrose once again checked her outfit for tonight: it was the signature Somerset blue, adjusted to nowadays' fashion. Her aunt, the Dowager Viscountess Alina, had agreed to come up and socialize for a bit.
Finally, she put on the highest tiara she could find, with jewels that Queen Anne gave to her ancestor. It was kokoshnik style and had a massive sapphire that sparkled as brightly as the moon. Malcolm entered the room and smiled at his wife's beautiful ensemble. He dipped his head to kiss her cheek as he rounded his hands around her growing belly "You look wonderful, my love. There won't be a doubt on who's in charge here."
"I'm glad my choice of outfit pleases my beloved husband."
"I hope you feel less dizzy. You left the archery contest really early."
Primrose grabbed his hand and kissed it "It's just pregnancy sickness. Nothing out of the ordinary. Almost every woman has gone through it."
He nodded, but was still unsure. Primrose was tense still. It was the night of the solstice, and tonight had to go perfectly well. She was not the perstitious kind, but in the wizarding world, magic did play a role. She would rather not risk it."
Composing herself, she gave Malcolm a smile "I think I'm ready."
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Three hours into the ball, Primrose had decided to take a break from socializing and pretending not to hear the rumour mill about her past, and the fact that some ex-flames of hers were in attendance.
As she observed how the moon seemed closer to its goal by each hour, a pair of familiar hands surrounded her, kissing her bare shoulders. Malcolm.
"Thought I'd find you here."
"You thought well." She tiptoed, but Malcolm stopped her and crouched down to kiss her. "Given by how Aunt Alina's friends were gossipping, I knew you'd need a breather. Stress is not good for the baby."
Primrose bit her lip "Don't you mind? That I have a... past?"
Malcolm kissed her forehead "I don't. Do you know why? Because your past is there, in the past. There might have been others, but you chose me, and I'm thankful every day for it."
Primrose smiled widely and kissed him softly "Although, I do have a question." He nodded, a signal of go ahead "Did you? Have past relationships as well?"
He looked at her intensely "There might have been other women interested, but nothing of that sort ever happened."
"Why? You're handsome, rich and charming."
"Because I have loved you all my life, Primrose. Before I knew the word 'love', I knew that you were the one for me. Every time you were in the room, all the women ceased to exist, and when you weren't, they only reminded me that they were not you. You are my past, present and future, mitt allt. All I've ever wanted, the only thing my heart and soul ever desired and cried out for. My heart was born to be yours, dearest."
It might have been the pregnancy, or the fact that it had been the first time since announcing her pregnancy that he had bared his heart so, but Primrose couldn't help but tear up, feeling loved and stupid.
"Did I torture you, my love, every time I was in somebody else's arms?" She asked, her voice trembling.
"A bit. But in the end, here you are, in my arms, telling me that you love me. My dream coming true has overcome any torture or agony I ever felt."
And thus, they kissed, and he kissed the tears away. After what it seemed like an eternity, Miss Gwyn told the couple that they were waiting for the opening dance, and that Mr. Rowle could only stall the guests for too long.
With their heads high, they entered the ballroom and started to dance. Mal was yet to become as graceful as his wife, but with only looking at her in the eye and allow himself to become one with her, it was more than enough to conduct the dance with the grace the Somersets executed everything.
As they bowed, Primrose felt it. She gasped, her hands going to the growing three-month belly and beamed, looking at her husband "Kicking. The baby's kicking!" She cried out of happiness.
Mr. Demiurgos took the lead "It seems that the solstice has blessed our hostess. Let us give her an applause and carry on!"
Ignoring the claps, the couple embraced.
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Cecilia observed the young couple wistfully. Years ago, the thought of forming a family scared and disgusted her in equal measure. But now, with Vinnie at her side, maybe it wasn't so bad. She looked at her and whispered "I'd love to have that one day."
"What? Her clearly expensive and ancient coronet?"
"No, my love. A family. The three of us."
Vinnie whipped her face towards Cecilia "Are you... are you sure, Cecy?"
"When it comes to you, my love, I am."
Both women smiled, holding hands for as much as they could before pulling apart, but a clear happiness in their eyes.
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Tagging @gaygryffindorgal because Malcolm, Harlan and Vinnie belong to them <3
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The governess
Warning: this ficlet is not very nice to JC. Or JGY.
Based off this poll
"This lowly one," she begins, though there is absolutely nothing humble about her demeanor, straight-backed, tall, eyes shining with cold disapproval, "apologizes for interrupting sect leader Jiang, however I wish to relay to you some knowledge that would help A-Ling better reapond to your high cultivation requirements."
Jiang Cheng looks at her with the diplomacy of somebody about to stomp on a cockroach. "Since when are the servants of Jinlintai so loud-mouthed? Why would I listen to you?"
"I am not a mere servant, I am Jin Ling's governess. I spend more time caring for him and raising him than you do."
Her glare grows colder, and she takes full advantage of the few extra centimetres of height she has over Jiang Cheng, making it a point to lower her pupils to emphasize it.
"A-Ling responds best to encouragement, spoken in a kind voice. Threats and yelling do nothing but tense and clamor him. Would sect leader Jiang be so kind as to be softer around his nephew?"
It does not sound like a request. Jiang Cheng feels threatened by this woman although he knows he should not. She is not a cultivator, she is not even a Jin by blood. What she is, is audacious. Zidian sparks on his finger.
"You have a lot of nerve talking down to me like this. Are you forgetting who I am?!"
"I am sure sect leader Jiang allows nobody to forget." Her tone carries the slightest lilt of sarcasm. It is quickly replaced with a stern demeanor. "A-Ling's well-being is my top priority. I care about nothing else. And I am seeing him shaking and holding back tears because he cannot perfectly execute the steps to the Jiang swordplay that you've been screaming at him to follow for hours now."
"I will not have some lowly servant tell me how to raise my nephew!"
She nimbly avoids Zidian's hit, the whip knocking over a decorative vase and the chrysantemums in it. She lands graciously, sighing with disapproval, eyebrows knit together in a frown.
"Sect Leader Jiang, please calm down." Jin Guangyao steps in, seemingly out of nowhere. Jin Ling's governess does not seem to enjoy that fact in the least.
She bows, although there is no respect behind it.
"Reel your servants in, sect leader Jin!" Jiang Cheng bellows. The governess glares at him so venomously that for a split second, he almost thinks he sees her eyes turn red.
"Lady Ming is only looking out for A-Ling, I am apologizing on her part if she has been out of line..." Jin Guangyao says, ever so polite, just a tiny bit whiny, so very humble.
The governess can see through his act like glass. Lianfang-zun is just another one of those court snakes that slither up the stairs of Jinlintai in search for fortune and fame. He just so happened to beat all others to the game - which means he is most dangerous.
She needs to keep A-Ling safe. She still remembers what happened to A-Song...
"Dinner is about to be served. You should let A-Ling get ready, and do the same yourself." Jin Guangyao continues, and the governess almost feels sick with the way his gentlemanly manners are so theatrical and over-the-top.
Jiang Cheng huffs, withdraws Zidian and storms away, Jin Guangyao in his stead. He sends the governess a warning look, his eyes almost slitting like a snake.
But she has grown up beheading them in the tall grass of her childhood home. She bows, still without an ounce of respect for either of the two sect leaders. Then, once they're out of sight, she rushes to help A-Ling stand up and dust himself.
His quivering lips make her heart squeeze. "Jiujiu will never be proud of me..."
"That's not true, young master! Sect leader Jiang is just..." she pauses, trying to avoid any curse words, "...rough around the edges. He means well, he just does not know how to convey it. Don't put his words to heart. Even if he says some... outlandish things, he would never act on them."
"I know he won't break my legs for real, but it's not nice to hear it..."
"That's just how he is." The governess sighs. "And I don't think he'll ever change. But you will meet a lot of people that say rude things to you, so you must learn not to pay attention to them, alright?"
"Okay..."
"And just so you know, your uncles are very proud of you. And I am too."
Seeing A-Ling smile again inevitably drew a smile from his governess as well. Maybe A-Ling never got to meet his mom, but he thinks she would have smiled at him exactly like that.
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Solar System Together: At Work S1 Ep4 (Activation)
Prologue: In the Solar System, there are about trillions of Asteroids, Planets, Dwarf Planets and Moons working hard everyday to maintain an healthy environment for both System and customers and 'they're taking their jobs very seriously'. And this is the story of our human protagonist.
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Sound of water dropping. In a place with darkness and no wind. This is a narrow place near the Energy Station (one of the 5 main Stations in the Solar System. The System's power energy are produced in this Station).
"What the hell is this place.." A Moon mumbles as he tighten his grips on a knife and a flashlight.
"This place is so-" The Moon immediately turn his head toward a source of sound, pointing his flashlight at the direction.
It turns out to be just a puddle of water. He sighs in relief, however, when he continue to walk, a group of zombie-like humans appear.
The Moon immediately freaks out
"W-What are those? How come there are so many of them!?"
They mindlessly start to attack the Moon, he quickly run away as more and more of them chase after him.
"How can there be so many of them!? Somebody help!!!"
In an instant, Triton migrates out of nowhere and jump in front of him.
"Foreign enemies found!!" He quickly slashes each one of them, leaving none of them alive.
"Hey, are you OK?" Triton asks
"I- THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!" The Moon shouts
"Don't sweat it, it's fine." Triton reassures
As the two of them inspect the creatures, Triton suddenly asks.
"Hey, I notices you are a Jupiterian Moon, who are you?"
"M-Me? Oh yea, I'm Cyllene. Just a n-normal grunt." Cyllene replies
"Oh I see, so you are inexperienced. No wonder why you can't take one of them down"
"H-Hey they were lashing out to me and there were so many of them!" Cyllene tries to defend himself.
"Huh, is that so?" Triton stands up "They were once normal customers, but it seem like the monsters have taken over them."
As Triton explains, a wave of possessed customers approach the both of them
"Here they come, cover me!" Triton orders
But instead of helping him, Cyllene decides to stay away.
"H-Hey what are you doing?"
"I'm sorry- I don't have that much skills to kill them so I will stay away and won't be a burden to you!"
Triton tries to eliminate as many of them as possible but they keep of lashing out in numbers.
"Damn it- there are too many of them! Cyllene come help me out!"
"Too scary, too scary!!!"
A sound of footsteps echo in.
"Ara ara.." "Look like it's a big mess here, isn't it?"
"A-A Planet!?" Cyllene gasps
"If you guys don't mind, I will help you out." Mercury smiles.
"Well, time for me to get to work then." Suddenly, a group of zombies lash out at her.
"WATCH OUT!!!"
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In an instant, Mercury swiftly swing over her scythe, slashing many zombies at the same time. (Mercury's lethality level is extremely high).
"It's fine now so don't worry." Mercury reassures
"Y-Yes"
Mercury step closer to one of the zombie heads, picking it up.
"Now let's see.." She examine the brain.
Cyllene's face show a little disgust.
"This is Quirkill Zombus." She pulls out a device.
"This is Mercury, it seems like Quirkill Zombus has invaded inside the System, near the Energy Station."
"Yes, thank you for your work, I will report it to the Uranian Moons right away!" Oberon beams (a Uranian Moon that work like an messenger between the HQ and the foreign reports.)
"Here you go, Puck." Oberon hand over a note to Puck.
"Thank you." Puck replies as he walk away to the HQ.
"Quirkill Zombus has invaded the System, if this continue, they will possess all of the customers- dispatch the Jupiterian Moons immediately!" He commands.
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"I've informed the Uranian Moons about the foreign monsters. The Jupiterian Moons and Saturnian Moons will be over here soon." Mercury smiles
"J-Jupiterian Moons!?" Cyllene gasps
"T-Triton, Mercury- if Ganymede asks, please tell him that I killed one of those!!" He bows
"Why is that?" Triton asks
"B-Because if I don't h-he will-"
"WHERE THE HELL ARE THE GERMS!!???" Ganymede shouts as a group of Jupiterian Moons rush in.
"Oh you're here, that was quick." Triton hums
"It's no problem for us to find out the location." Ganymede turns to Mercury.
"Thank you for your hard-work, ma'am!" He salutes.
"Thank you for your hard-work!!" The other Moons say in rhythm.
"Hello, boys" Mercury smiles.
Ganymede walk to Triton.
"Now, have you seen one of our squad? He's on a patrol-" Ganymede quickly notice Cyllene trying to crawl away.
"OI CYLLENE!!!" He shouts
Cyllene immediately startles as the Jupiterian Moons surround him.
"HOW DARE YOU MAKE SOMEONE TO DO THE WORK FOR YOU!!!" Ganymede shouts (again)
"WHEN ARE YOU GONNA SHAPE UP, HUH!!!???" Amalthea shouts
"HOW ARE YOU IN THE SAME GROUP JUPITERIAN MOONS LIKE US!!!???" Callisto shouts
Both Triton and Mercury cover their ears.
"Now I know why he is afraid of them" Mercury nods in agreement.
"Hey, we've come to help." The Neptunian Moons migrate through the walls.
"Nice timing, Thalassa and all of you." ":D"
"THERE ARE MORE OUTSIDE- YOU'VE GOT TO KILL AT LEAST ONE THIS TIME!!" Ganymede says as he drag Cyllene.
"Let's go, everyone- let's give them some whomps!" Enceladus and the Saturnian Moons hype up as they follow the Jupiterian Moons.
Once they all got outside, it was a massive mess. Customers and Asteroids screaming, monsters attacking. It's like an pandemic but space ver.
The Moons are fighting intensely with the Quirkill Zombus monsters except for...
"OII CYLLENE- GO HELP US OUT!!" Ganymede shouts.
Cyllene slowly hold his knife up, sweating. His face almost look like he is going to cry.
"I-I can't!!" He cries out.
"Just at least give it a try!" Triton says as he block over their attacks.
'r-right.. I can at least try-' a Quirkill Zombus suddenly strike toward Cyllene.
"AAAAAAAAAAAA-"
"CYLLENE!!" Ganymede rush back, punch the monster flying.
Ganymede stop for a while.
"Cyllene, are you alr-"
"WHY CAN'T YOU KILL THAT THING!!!??" He shouts
"AT LEAST BE USEFUL!!" (ouch-)
Cyllene's eyes immediately tears up, he quickly run away.
"Oh no- HE LEGGED IT!!" A Jupiterian Moon gasps loudly.
"Forget him.. we have to deal with them first!" Ganymede commands
"Yes, Ganymede!!"
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Cyllene's tears are flowing as he flee from the battle without knowing where he is running to.
He slips near a treehouse, crying as the Jupiterian Moons' words hit him in the heart, tearing it apart.
"Hey, are you alright?" Oberon asks worriedly.
Cyllene look up to him, Oberon gasps.
"You're a Jupiterian Moon, right?" "Don't tell me, you are suffering from heavy loses?"
"It's OK, I will inform the HQ right awa-" Oberon quickly got interrupted by Cyllene's loud crying as he hit the floor.
"N-No it's n-not like that!" He wails, "I fled from the battlefield!!"
Oberon immediately realize the problem as he look worriedly at Cyllene.
"I-I'm not as strong as a Neptunian Moon, a Saturnian Moon and even the other Jupiterian Moons!! I'm nothing but a useless burden to this System!!" Cyllene cries all out.
"Now, now please don't say that. Not everyone is strong from the beginning, you know." Oberon walk closer to Cyllene, tapping him from the back.
"Huh?" Cyllene look up.
"Here, look at these photos." Cyllene slowly gaze at the given photos, in complete shock.
"T-This is Ganymede! And the others...?" "They are all crying their eyes out!" Cyllene gasps
Oberon giggles.
"That's right, Cyllene. They were all like you in the past." " Think about it, maybe they're mean to you because they see their past selves inside you and just want what's the best for you." He smiles
"Remember, Cyllene. You're not alone."
"Huh?" Oberon stands up
"Neptunian Moons patrol around the System and eliminate foreign monsters as Saturnian Moons walk in and report the information, then the Uranian Moons will give instructions before the Jupiterian Moons step in and clear the fields."
"You see, Cyllene? You're not as alone as you think. I guess now you know what to do." He gently pat Cyllene in the shoulder.
"I... have a job to do and that is to protect this System." Cyllene mumbles as a strange light glow in him.
Oberon quickly block his eyes from the shining light.
'Awakening and activating Moons in this way? Well that's just my job as myself' Oberon thought as he grins at Cyllene's transformation.
...........
Back to the battlefield, the Moons have retreated to a corner, panting and sweating.
"Damn it.. there are too many of them." Ganymede pants (Quirkill Zombus, multiply and possess customers very fast).
The Quirkill Zombus walk closer, surrounding the Moons (+Mercury). However...
/BOOM/
"Everyone.." someone walk in along with other 2.
"Very sorry for my behavior earlier." The Moons quickly widen their eyes.
"As it I, having awaken my true form.. will overshadow my old past self!" Cyllene speaks up. (Activation and Awakening allow Moons or Planets or Dwarf Planets to unlock their true forms for a decent amount of time).
"You finally did it, wimp!"
"Now we have the strength of million people, and that's just him!"
The Jupiterian quickly surround around Cyllene, cheering and celebrating.
"Am I the only one that is creeped out by this.." Triton questions himself
"Sorry being late, Mercury!" Venus bows
"Ara! I didn't see you guys coming." Mercury smiles
"Well now we're all here, let's finis-" "HOLD ON!!" A Moon jump in.
"Sorry for my late arrival! I've brought the depleting chemicals- we should be able to slay them up more quickly!" Cupid immediately turn on his 3 chemical remote shooters. (Cupid is a part of the Chemical Unit Group, when they receive an information presentation from the HQ, they will make a chemical that will destroy the matter.)
"Alright, let's go destroy them this real time!" Everyone quickly strike toward the Quirkill Zombus, using different kind of weapons to destroy them.
In a matter of time, the spreading of Quirkill Zombus has finally stop within an hour.
"WE WON!!!!" The customers and Asteroids celebrate.
"Look like you are not the Cyllene from the past now, huh?" Ganymede offer his hand to Cyllene.
"I'm proud of your transformation, even when I was being too harsh on you."
Cyllene shakes his hand
"Leader.."
"Hahahaha we're really the strongest now!!" Ganymede laughs out loud as the Jupiterian Moons does the same.
"Hey, it's my chemical that do most of the work." Cupid frowns.
"That's life, bud." Triton sighs
"Guess it's all over now."
-TBC-
Creator's note: I'm SO SORRY FOR THE DELAY T-T!!!!!! This week has been a very busy one for me since I have tests.. anyway- THIS EPISODE INTRODUCED OUR BOYS CYLLENE AND CUPID :DDD
Next: Solar System Together: At Work S1 Ep5
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cursed-spop · 2 years
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What I like about this is that Bow and Swift Wind have the exact same facial expression.
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buckybarnesdiaries · 3 years
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i'm not the winter soldier anymore, i'm james buchanan barnes
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bucky barnes x reader. ⎢ masterlist.
SPOILERS — 1x03!!!
you help Bucky with a panic attack, after coming back from Madripoor.
word count: 1.145 words.
warnings/tags: ptsd situation, panic attack, reader insert.
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It wasn't inevitable for you to not notice that Bucky had been absent-minded since the three of you came to the bar. The beers were rolling on the table as the chat turned from their mission to Sam's war stories. You were having a good night, sharing laughs and past adventures, disconnecting from work, until Bucky stood up while having a long sip from his bottle. I need air, he just said, causing your other partner and you to look at each other a little confused. You glanced at him leaving the place before putting back your attention on Sam. He waved his head to the exit, urging you to follow the soldier outside.
You didn't need anything else to do it, leading your steps throughout the crowd of people there to find Bucky. Once outdoors and zipping up your jacket, you glimpsed a shadow coming into the next corner to a dead-end street. Rubbing your nose, you continued to the alley without hesitating, hearing some grunts echoing between both buildings. He was there. Hands placed against the wall, head bowed and eyes closed. His chest rose and fell furious, trying to breathe. You didn't think about your actions, putting a foot wrong when you rested your fingers on his middle back.
His whole anatomy shook, walking away from you almost sweating and scared, but ready to attack. Until Bucky laid his eyes on you.
“It's okay, it's okay… It's me”. You intoned using a soft and calm tone of voice.
“Sorry, uh… I just… I can't bre— breathe”. He waved the vibranium hand close to his chest, gasping like a fish out of water.
He was having a panic attack and you knew exactly why. Taking two long strides, you landed a hand on the back of his head and grabbed his flesh hand strongly, guiding him to the closest wall to rest him on it.
“Hey, hey, James… James focus on me, c'mon, focus on me”. You called him, sliding your fingers across his neck to force him to look at you. “Breathe with me, okay?”
Fixing your orbs in his, you show him how he had to do it. Inhaling through your nostrils, holding the air for three seconds, and exhaling it by your nose. He followed your instructions, once and again, until he was respiring quietly and normally.
“Now, repeat with me. I'm not the Winter Soldier anymore, I'm James Buchanan Barnes”.
“I'm no— not the Winter… Soldier anymore… I'm James Buchanan Barnes”.
“That's it… That's it... One more time. Can you say it for me one more time? Please”. Your honeyed tone made his pulse slow down, nodding with his chin.
“I'm not the Winter Soldier anymore. I'm James Buchanan Barnes”. His voice was firm now, finally believing his own affirmation.
“You back?” You whispered caressing his rough cheek using your thumb.
“Yeah… I just… had all those voices… screaming inside my head. I couldn't shut them up”. He explained, squeezing your hand between his digits, rested close to his heart. “That… That… I, uh… In Madripoor… I… I heard Zemo saying how easy was for me to… y'know, come ba—”
“Don't do that to yourself, Bucky. You've worked really hard to be where you are right now”.
“You mean in an alley that smells like peed and puke, having an atta—”.
Again, you didn't think about your actions, slapping his face with your free hand and furrowing towards him. Bucky's mouth dropped to the floor, more than surprised and gulping a complaint.
“Why…? Did you just…? What the hell?”
“You were wandering again”. You excused your gesture. “Want another, uh?”
“Hell, no!” He pouted at you, looking through his eyelids trying to make you feel sorry. “Why a slap? Did you think that was a good way to calm somebody? Why not a kiss?”
“Oh, god… here we go 'gain”. You couldn't help but roll your eyes with the intention of drawing some distance between both, but he pushed you closer till your chests were practically stuck to the other.
“'M not stupid”. He scoffed securing his vibranium arm around your lower back to not let you go.
“I was worried, Buck”.
“See? You call me like that”.
“Like what? It's your name”.
“Uh… Not actually”. The soldier replied, shaking his head to both sides briefly. “Only Steve called me like that, he was my friend”.
“So am I”.
“Are you?”
His gaze made you feel weak, breaking down the walls around your heart that too much time costed you to build. You licked your upper lip with resignation, leaning and resting your forehead on his clavicle. You afforded to close your eyes and tour his neck back to his scalp to tangle your fingers there, slowly, gently, fondly. It was a step to admit your real feelings for Bucky, and he accepted it without refusing.
The soldier kissed your temple to put his chin on top of your head, holding you tighter and rolling down his eyelids to only focus on your caresses. For an instant, everything disappeared around you. The world got emptied. The noise got shut down.
“I was scared. Not for me, but for you”. You confessed, not needing to explain why. He was conscious about your reasons because he was too somehow. “But that's not gonna happen again”.
At the moment you raised your face, Bucky took the advantage to press his lips on your forehead. “How could it, if I have you to remind me who I am?”
“I'm just a plus, Buck. Don't give me a credit you earned by yourself and your constant work. You did it alone, I just supported you”.
“Like fewer people did, and like fewer people do”.
“You've never cared about people's opinion”.
“Yeah, till my relationship with Sam changed. And till I met you”. Bucky affirmed very securely.
“But don't forget you're a fighter. You're strong, you deserve good things to happen to your life”.
“I won't”. He responded, bringing your hand tangled to his flesh one to his lips, placing a kiss on the back of yours. “Thank you…”
“You don't have to”. Clicking your tongue, you couldn't help but roll your eyes. “Let's come back to the bar, we need another round of beers”.
“I can't get drunk, remember?”
“You have so much fun watching me being drunk, remember?”
“How could I forget it? You always make that… horrible impression of my arm, with those… robot noises”. Bucky chuckled, pinching your side and causing you to jump slightly under his grip. Your laugh made him feel better.
“C'mon! You love it!”
“Oh, yeah, I do”. He opened his eyes a little more, nodding his head while placing his vibranium arm on your shoulders, but without loosening the hold around your other hand. “I'd like to see you imitating Sam tonight”.
“Nasty boy…” You joked with a giggle.
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chocoenvy · 3 years
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soft au but the reader can't go into places like mondstadt's cathedral because of something called ✨queer religious trauma✨
I'm in this and I don't like it
Tw: talks of religion and religious themes, cult behavior
I'm sure this is like a disgusting package deal combined with the fact that YOU'RE aparently god and it's the OPPOSITE of what you want. I saw a post talking about it but i lost it-
But if you're adamant about not going into the church, Venti and the other sisters of the church will be sad but they won't force you.
I feel like Venti is a little... insensitive? Especially when it comes to you, so he'd probably ask about it. And if you respond with how awful reiligion is here and how pushy they are of their beliefs, Venti would be apalled.
"There will never be anything like that in the city of freedom your grace I assure you! Nothing shall be forced upon you, not even your godhood if it makes you so uncomfortable."
Venti knows exactly what it's like to reject godhood. He did so to preserve the ideaology of freedom in Mondstadt. You were doing so to preserve your own sanity and because god didn't have a good connotation in your mind. You didn't want to be something you hated, and he understood that fully.
Zhongli and Ei would be the tricky ones to tell, if you even told them. If you decided to not confront them directly, due to their two nations being wildly religious for you, you'd just have to drop hints.
"It's (Y/n)."
"I'm not a god, flattering that you think so though."
"Don't bow- please stand up- It's fine just- don't bow please."
Until eventually they catch onto your reluctance to settle into godhood and ask you about it. "Is anything troubling you, your grace?You've been distant for quite a bit now..."
You had Venti there to help you break the news to them, neither of you thought it was going to go down that well.
"I don't want to be your god. There wasn't a present god in the world I came from but people clung onto the image of God so tightly that they acted violent towards those that didn't believe the same things as them. I don't want to be that. I don't even want to be associated with it."
I feel like, at first, they'd push a bit. Saying it's not like that here, you're not like those gods in your old world. You're you and amazing and you can't be hurt by what those idiots in your old world did to you.
But you are hurt by it. And you don't want to be around or associated with your godhood.
To which they'll eventually come to understand, it'll take some time, but they'll understand. You don't wish to be a god, and they'll just have to accept that.
Granted, you'll still be given luxuries but your title and formalities are no longer used. Still, if somebody were to hurt you, the archons and all of Teyvat will raise hell.
But if you won't answer Teyvat's call for god, it won't push you. You being there is enough.
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lost-khione · 2 years
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Futaba getting lost somewhere and the twilight faction ayakashi's reactions -- mostly outstretched hand poses
Toichiro: Futaba is with Toichiro in a soiree. Toichiro met an acquaintance and engaged in a conversation with them so Futaba decides to turn around and get them drinks. When she returned to the spot where Toichiro was, he’s no longer there. She calmly started to walk off again when somebody plucked one of the drinks on her hand.
“Where are you running off to again?” Toichiro asks just as Futaba turned around to face him.
“I was just about to look for you. I thought you might have walked off somewhere else with your acquaintance. Besides, I only got us some drinks earlier,” Futaba replies raising her one hand holding a glass of drink for emphasis. “Where were you anyway?”
Toichiro replies with a teasing glint in his eyes, “Well, let’s just say it’s a shame that I didn’t see you flustered when you didn’t find me here.”
Futaba puffs her cheeks a bit in exasperation at Toichiro’s reply even though she knew that was what he wanted to get out of here.
“There’s the reaction,” Toichiro’s eyes lit up. “Let’s go and walk over there,” he offers his hand as he said that.
Shizuki: Futaba insisted on buying them some food as they wait for the play. Meanwhile, Shizuki went to buy their tickets. Shizuki got back earlier to their agreed meeting place. He was starting to worry since it’s taking a while for Futaba to return so he searches for her. He finds her at one of the stalls just as she finished buying some food. She beams at Shizuki when she saw him as she excitedly walks over. Suddenly, Futaba trips on some garbage on the ground. Shizuki rushes to catch her in his arms. He then proceeds to take his share of food from one of her hands and holds out his other hand. “Here, Mistress Futaba. I wouldn’t want you to trip again.
Kuro: Futaba went to watch the Lorenzi Circus performance. After the perforance, she excitedly made her way to Kuro who was surrounded by his fans. Kuro spotted her and gave her a wave. She waved back and hurried on her way.
Because of her haste, she bumped on someone and fell back. She bowed and apologized after she got up. But then, the crowd seems to have gotten bigger and she can't spot Kuro.
She kept on walking around until she felt someone grab her hand.
"I'm here, Futaba. Let's get out of this crowd," Kuro said as he flashed her a wink and a beautiful smile.
Oji: After being scolded by Aoi, Oji is chased out together with Futaba to shop for Raccord. Aoi asked Futaba to please keep an eye on Oji and make sure they buy everything on the list.
On their way home, they spotted some new stalls. Those stalls are selling there for a limited time only and a lot of people are drawn by their trinkets.
Futaba went to look for a bit and asked Oji to wait for her by the sidewalk since he'a holding a bunch of shopping bags.
After checking out the stalls, Oji was nowhere to be found. He was no longer at the spot where she left him.
She decided to wait there since that was their meeting place. A few moments later, Oji returned offering her a hairpin.
"Eh? That was the one thar caught my eye a while ago!" Futaba exclaimed. "You followed me? And here I was wondering where you ran off" she said, pouting a bit.
"Sorry, Bright Eyes. I can't help following you. I saw you looking at it intently earlier and wanted to buy it for you," Oji replied sheepishly.
"Here, take my hand. I won't wander off anymore."
Gaku: (a little bit of a rip off from the "To Distant Towns card story but I wanna see that offered hand!)
Gaku is in Yokohama for work. He invited Futaba to visit the festival there plus of course to shop for some sweets for Yura.
They didn't come together though. They agreed that Gaku would go first since he has his work. He wouldn't want Futaba to wait on him during that time so Futaba got the ticket for next schedule.
The festival is not too far off from the train station and they agreed to meet by the shrine gates.
However, despite visiting Yokohama a couple of times, Futaba was unsure if she turned at the right direction or not. She can previuosly hear the sounds from the festival but with every step, she feels that the sound gets weaker.
She is getting increasingly positive that she is lost. But she kept on walking until she spotted the bridge where Gaku found her when she was lost on their previous Yokohama trip with Yura and Nachi.
"Gaku where are you? I hope you find me again," she whispers as she leaned on the bridge's railing.
A few moments later, she hears Gaku's voice.
"I knew I'd find you here. You were taking so long I thought you might be lost."
"Gaku! I'm sorry I got lost," Futaba replies as she raised her head to look at Gaku.
"What? Why do you still keep getting surprised when I'm in my adult form? I can't go on a date with you very well in my other form. And anyway, what were you doing sulking when you could've sent me a familiar?" Gaku crosses his arms as he asked.
"I'm sorry but I knew you'd be able to find me," Futaba replies with a grin.
"Well, next time, send me a familiar if you're lost. Let's go. I don't want you getting lost again," he replies as he holds out his hand.
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ms-indifferwnt · 3 years
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I'm Cold (Lee Donghyuck x Reader)
"I'm cold"
"And?"
"Can't you give me your jacket or something?"
"Can't you accept my proposal and marry me already?"
In which Prince Donghyuck's parents are forcing him to get married and he decided to propose to the first girl he sees to shut his parents up
Genre: Prince!Lee Donghyuck x Maid!Reader, Angst, Fluff, Arranged Marriage (kinda), Slowburn
Warnings: Curse words, Suggestive (I'll add more if there are)
Word Count: 2.6k
Notes: Chapter 2 of Im Cold. Dont be shy and drop and ask, I love answering them hehe
Prev / Chapter 2 / Next
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"And she said No" Donghyuck huffed taking a swig of his alcohol, while the boy opposite him started laughing at the story, "Don't," he says pointing a finger at him "Don't laugh at me, Mark Lee"
He snorts and takes a sip of his drink before replying "Well you deserved it, did you think she'll agree?" he pints out and sighs, running his fingers through his hair "You're fortunate enough that she didn't refuse your advances in front of everyone"
Donghyuck groaned and glared at Mark "You're supposed to be on my side"
"I'm on nobody's side"
"What a lucky bitch nobody must be"
"Think about it, other than the maid of the royal family, she has a life of her own, with people she adores and people who adore her right back," he points at Prince Donghyuck's chest "You suddenly pulling that stunt, is only making it harder for her, so be a little bit more," he thinks of the right word "Sympathetic"
Hyuck nods, playing with the liquid in his glass as Mark stands up to leave "Don't leave me," Hyuck accuses "Stay here till the sun rises"
"And why should I do that?"
"Because if Jeno and Jaem find out they're going to yell at me, if Renjun finds out he'll laugh at me, Chenle and Jisung are underaged to drink and Lucas Hyung is talking to his Fiancé"
Mark raises an eyebrow unamused by the younger's words
"Y/n is asleep on my bed," he answers honestly this time, relenting to the older's stare "I told her to sleep there and made an excuse that my parents might walk in and wonder why she is asleep on the sofa, so I waited till she slept before leaving her there to rest, you know like a gentleman"
Mark hums and sits back down "And what do I have to do with this?"
"I can use you as an excuse as to why I'm not in the room"
"Ok," Mark rolls his eyes and nods "Then why ask me to come here at Eleven in the evening if you just wanted her to be alone in the bed?"
"She slept at Eleven!" He shot back "she was on her phone for two hours, giggling to herself, whoever she was talking to is making her all giddy"
"Maybe she has a boyfriend or talking to her friends how dumb their prince is," Mark added "that's why she wouldn't accept you, none the less, at least try to be a bit more considerate on how she is feeling"
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       "Morning" was the first thing Y/n heard when she woke up, don't get her wrong, she wakes up early cause of her job, but she also knows that the prince rises even earlier cause he loves the sunrise and when she opened her eyes that's where he was, by the window, letting the sun coat him in light making him glow, his black hair styled to perfection, his dress shirt wrapped snugly against his body, the tailor did a splendid job on this one, his trousers and unbuttoned blazer giving off a casual look. For a moment she sat there in awe, he was beautiful, absolutely breathtaking that it takes all her strength to look away "Go get ready, we're returning home after breakfast" he points at a dress beside the bed, that she hasn't noticed, and we have the prince to blame for that
The dress was a red, more pastel-like, giving off an innocent vibe, Off-shoulder vintage style is what she would describe it "What about that dress, Prince?"
"It's yours," He said and looked at her "If anyone  asks tell them I gave it as a gift to you on your birthday" she blushes and shakes her head, opening her mouth to speak if only he didn't cut her off "Gifts are meant to be accepted, love, so accept the dress, it's yours now"
Just as he spoke a maid entered the room bowing to the prince "Your Highness," She faces Y/n and immediately recognizes her, it was one of the new maids in Prince Donghyuck's Kingdom, She remembers to cause this girl was supposed to be under her wing "Milady"
Y/n gasps and looks at the girl in shock "Hana" She says and shakes her head
The prince walks towards Hana, petting her hair, "Speak casually to her, it's alright" He smiles and nods at the dress "Take care of her, see you in the dining hall my love" he says, taking her hand to kiss her knuckles and leaves the room
Y/n looks at the younger maid who looks at her in awe "Pardon me for my rudeness, Milady,"
"Y/n is fine"
She smiles "Lady Y/n, you of all people know how loved the prince is" she squeals excitedly "everyone in the palace were so excited with the news, so many girls envy you you know"
Y/n smiles softly "The prince and I aren't really dating" she replied and shook her head
"Milady please don't be so modest," She says and stood up to take the dress "wow such a pretty dress," she breathed "Where did you get this Milady?"
She sighs and stood up "The Prince gave it to me" she replies and Hana immediately assisted her "I'm ok, you don't have to help me"
She pouts "It is my job"
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       Entering the dining hall all dressed up in the dress is Y/n's first, she looks at Prince Donghyuck who smiles and nods as Prince Jaemin stands to greet the new incomer
"Y/n" he smiles and takes her hand to kiss her knuckles "You look lovely," HE praises "Is that from Hyuck?" A shy nod leaves her and Prince Jaemin smiles slyly at the boy who was watching him and the girl, Jaemin raised a hand and waved him off, Yes, I know she's your bride I won't do anything, it meant.
But in all honesty, Prince Donghyuck was just watching to see if Jaemin was about to do anything that isn't approved by Y/n, he was just worried. She hasn't even agreed to marry him yet.
Prince Jaemin squeezes Y/n's hand so she'll look at him "Don't be shy Y/n," he replies and a smile coats his features "I'm sure Hyuck told you to wear that cause he was excited the secret is out and he can spoil you"
Y/n's eyes widened opening her mouth to speak but Prince Jaemin spoke first "He said this was a gift on your anniversary" he said excitedly leading her to her seat beside Prince Donghyuck
Prince Lucas nodded "What did you get him Y/n?
She was about to reply only to be spoken over by Prince Donghyuck "Can you not?" he asked Prince Lucas, wrapping a protective arm around her waist, making her flinch as he leans down to whisper in her ear making it look like he was keeping her close "Don't say a word"
She obeyed
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       Arriving at the palace a little before noon she was greeted by Maids and butlers, ready to assist Prince Donghyuck in whatever he might need
He holds her hand, "follow me" he instructed and lead her through the palace and people, "mother says this is your room now" he informs and sits on the bed
"My prince" she quickly denies and shakes her head "I cannot accept, this is insane"
He laughs and shakes his head "The room is yours, get some rest, my parents took the liberty to fill your closet" he replies and stands up against the door, his hand on the door "Get some sleep, you must've been stressed" he opens the door and leaves
Y/n watches him leave still not done disagreeing with The Royal Families instructions, it wasn't fair, she and the prince aren't dating, they're not engaged, she doesn't deserve this
She sits down on the bed to open the drawer on the white vanity beside her and gasped, in it were different designs of accessories, she couldn't help but become completely enchanted, taking them one by one to examine them.
A beautiful (birthstone) ring was the first thing she saw, taking it and examining it, watching the intricate details swirl and curve around the ring. Next, she saw a pretty and plane necklace, it was a diamond gem, a choker sized necklace that if she wore the gem being pressed right between her collar. While holding the necklace she stands, going to the closet to see the overwhelming amount of dresses, taking them out to carefully inspect and admire them placing one after the other on the soft mattress of the bed, finding comfort on the cold floor right at the floor of the bed, she leans her head against the matress as she thinks, I have to tell them.
She sighs softly, this was all new and stressful and even if the gifts were beautiful, she feels guilty, these weren't for her  they were for Prince Donghyuck's Fiance, she frustratingly ran her fingers through her hair, and closed her eyes at the on coming headache
She didn't mean it, she only meant to close her eyes for a minute, to only rest for a couple of seconds, she didn't mean to be cooped up in the room for a two hour nap, she didn't mean to fall asleep still holding the necklace that when Prince Donghyuck entered to ask her if she wanted to accompany him only to see her asleep, she didn't mean for him to lift her and place her under the covers, she didn't mean for him to clean up the mess she made while she explored the room, she didn't even know it happened 'till she woke up
Opening her eyes and realizing that this wasn't where she fell asleep, she sat up in shock, what happened? who entered the room? Somebody cleaned up? She got cut from her thoughts when she noticed a letter on the vanity table from the prince herself
Dear Y/n,
I hope you didn't mind, I placed you on the bed, you'll get a stiff neck at the position you were on. Rest well, You deserved, the whole ordeal must've been stressful, I know you wanna talk to me, I have a free schedule later around 7 pm, eat dinner with me and lets talk
Lots of love,
Lee Donghyuck :)
Y/n's mouth drops open in shock, he was the one that placed her on the bed, did he clean to? please tell me the prince didn't clean up the mess she made. She stood up only to be greeted by Hana as she opens the door
"You're awake, Milady" She smiles and sorts through the closet before Y/n could even process what was happening "Prince Donghyuck has suggested this to be your outfit for the rest of the day Milady"
She blinks, "Um, no thank you, I'm ok with what I'm wearing" She says and moves to go out the door when Hana stops her
"Milady you can't be seen wearing the same thing twice," She reasons holding the dress up so she can see
Y/n examined the dress, it was simple more simple than the red vintage dress she was currently wearing, it was a long dress hat would reach her ankles, the material light and seemed light and cottony, sleeves reaching the wrists, and a cute bow by the collar. It was just a simple casual sundress that had its own belt, she nods and sighs "ok fine, I'll go change"
       She walks through the halls of the palace, going to the tea room, where Hana has informed her where Prince Donghyuck was. Upon arriving she realized that not only was Prince Donghyuck in the room so was the Queen and someone she hasn't seen a long time
"Donghyuck where is Y/n?" the queen asks and looks by the door, making Y/n hide behind the door, "Should we fetch someone to get her?"
Donghyuck was quick to shake his head and deny his mother's suggestion "She's probably asleep let her rest"
The boy she hasn't seen in years smiled happily at the conversation "Hyuck sounds like a caring fiancé its amusing" he laughs and teases Doghyuck with a sly grin "is she the one wearing blue by the door way?"
Y/n froze around the same time, Prince Donghyuck and the queen turn their heads to look "Y/n?" Donghyuck asks
Revealing herself, cheeks slightly tinted red at being caught she bows in greeting "I'm sorry," she replies looking down in embarrassment
Prince Donghyuck stands to hold her hand and land a kiss on her knuckles "Don't be, my love" he says and leads her to sit beside him with her still frozen from the nickname and the action,  "Did you sleep well?"
the boy from earlier giving her tea "I have honestly never seen Donghyuck so smitten," he teases and smiles at her "Nice to finally meet you, Lady Y/n"
She shakes her head and stands "No please, Lord Taeyong" she quickly denies "Don't address me by a title have no right over"
A smile lands on his lips "I like you" he says and pats Donghyuck's back "I approve if her, good job" he stands and bows "I'm afraid I shall keep you calling that Milady, it suits you" he winks and Donghyuck, gently pulls Y/n to sit down "Your Highness" Taeyong speaks to the Queen "After you, I think the two of them would like to have the room for themselves"
The queen giggled, nodding "Oh Taeyong, I was just about to suggest that, you're a lot like my brother in law has anyone ever told you that?"
"I'm afraid so, My Queen" he laughs "He is my father" was the last thing you could hear from the conversation before it faded away and into the hallway
Y/n wasn't paying attention to the Marquees or the Queen only to be focusing on the prince, his blazer long forgotten on the coat rack, but his simple french-cuffed-two-unbuttoned-buttons style was mesmerizing, she realized they have matching colored tops, she blushes slightly
"Are you still adamant about not marrying me?" he wakes her from her thoughts
She blinks then nods "Yes, this isn't meant for me, My Prince, this was for your Fiance and i can't take it"
He sighs and examines her "Two weeks"
"I'm sorry?"
"Give me two weeks of your time and after that I'll tell my mother myself"
"What? No, We have to tell her now"
"Listen, you said you don't want the royal family to suffer because I can't tell her I don't want tp get married yet, right?"
She bites her lip, not answering
"Right?"
"Yes" she whispers
"Then give me two weeks, to figure out a way to tell her how we broke up so you can be free and no one will ask why, and so I can use it as an excuse as to why I wont find a new bride anytime soon"
"What excuse, My Prince?"
"I'll be too busy trying to get over you to find one" he smiles and she tries her best to suppress the warmth of her cheeks at the sight
"That won't work"
"Better than the family getting ridiculed, so, will you give me two weeks my love?"
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indigomarina · 3 years
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Put some characters in a story generator, here it is:
Vile Demon
A Screenplay by Yanderemarina
INT. A SWEET SHOP - AFTERNOON
Gentle magical girl LADY SAYAKA MIKI is arguing with friendly angel DARK PITTOO PIT. SAYAKA tries to hug PITTOO but he shakes her off.
SAYAKA: Please Pittoo, don't leave me.
PITTOO: I'm sorry Sayaka, but I'm looking for somebody a bit more brave. Somebody who faces her fears head on, instead of running away.
SAYAKA: I am such a person!
PITTOO frowns.
PITTOO: I'm sorry, Sayaka. I just don't feel excited by this relationship anymore.
PITTOO leaves.
SAYAKA sits down, looking defeated.
Moments later, virtuous shopkeeper COUSIN PIP PIRRUP barges in looking flustered.
SAYAKA: Goodness, Pip! Is everything okay?
PIP: I'm afraid not.
SAYAKA: What is it? Don't keep me in suspense...
PIP: It's ... a demon ... I saw an evil demon frighten a bunch of children!
SAYAKA: Defenseless children?
PIP: Yes, defenseless children!
SAYAKA: Bloomin' heck, Pip! We've got to do something.
PIP: I agree, but I wouldn't know where to start.
SAYAKA: You can start by telling me where this happened.
PIP: I was...
PIP fans himself and begins to wheeze.
SAYAKA: Focus Pip, focus! Where did it happen?
PIP: a supermarket! That's right - a supermarket!
SAYAKA springs up and begins to run.
EXT. A ROAD - CONTINUOUS
SAYAKA rushes along the street, followed by PIP. They take a short cut through some back gardens, jumping fences along the way.
EXT. A SUPERMARKET - SHORTLY AFTER
HOMURA AKECHI, a vile demon, terrorises two children.
SAYAKA, closely followed by PIP, rushes towards HOMURA, but suddenly stops in her tracks.
PIP: What is is? What's the matter?
SAYAKA: That's not just any old demon, that's Homura Akemi!
PIP: Who's Homura Akemi?
SAYAKA: Who's Homura Akemi? Who's Homura Akemi? Only the most vile demon in the universe!
PIP: Blinkin' knickers, Sayaka! We're going to need some help if we're going to stop the most vile demon in the universe!
SAYAKA: You can say that again.
PIP: Blinkin' knickers, Sayaka! We're going to need some help if we're going to stop the most vile demon in the universe!
SAYAKA: I'm going to need swords, lots of swords.
Homura turns and sees Sayaka and Pip. She grins an evil grin.
HOMURA: Sayaka Miki, we meet again.
PIP: You've met?
SAYAKA: Yes. It was a long, long time ago...
EXT. A PARK - BACK IN TIME
A young SAYAKA is sitting in a park listening to some pop music, when suddenly a dark shadow casts over her.
She looks up and sees HOMURA. She takes off her headphones.
HOMURA: Would you like some cookies?
SAYAKA's eyes light up, but then he studies HOMURA more closely, and looks uneasy.
SAYAKA: I don't know, you look kind of vile.
HOMURA: Me? No. I'm not vile. I'm the least vile demon in the world.
SAYAKA: Wait, you're a demon?
SAYAKA runs away, screaming.
EXT. A SUPERMARKET - PRESENT DAY
HOMURA: You were a coward then, and you are a coward now.
PIP (To SAYAKA): You ran away?
SAYAKA (To PIP): I was a young child. What was I supposed to do?
SAYAKA turns to HOMURA.
SAYAKA: I may have run away from you then, but I won't run away this time!
SAYAKA runs away.
She turns back and shouts.
SAYAKA: I mean, I am running away, but I'll be back - with swords.
HOMURA: I'm not scared of you.
SAYAKA: You should be.
INT. HAMSTEAD HEATH, LONDON - LATER THAT DAY
SAYAKA and PIP walk around searching for something.
SAYAKA: I feel sure I left my swords somewhere around here.
PIP: Are you sure? It does seem like an odd place to keep deadly swords.
SAYAKA: You know nothing Pip Pirrup.
PIP: We've been searching for ages. I really don't think they're here.
Suddenly, HOMURA appears, holding a pair of swords.
HOMURA: Looking for something?
PIP: Crikey, Sayaka, she's got your swords.
SAYAKA: Tell me something I don't already know!
PIP: The earth's circumference at the equator is about 40,075 km.
SAYAKA: I know that already!
PIP: I'm afraid of sausages.
HOMURA(appalled): Dude!
While HOMURA is looking at PIP with disgust, SAYAKA lunges forward and grabs her deadly swords. He wields them, triumphantly.
SAYAKA: Prepare to die, you vile carrot!
HOMURA: No please! All I did was frighten a bunch of children!
PITTOO enters, unseen by any of the others.
SAYAKA: I cannot tolerate that kind of behaviour! Those children were defenceless! Well now they have a defender - and that's me! Sayaka Miki defender of innocent children.
HOMURA: Don't hurt me! Please!
SAYAKA: Give me one good reason why I shouldn't use these swords on you right away!
HOMURA: Because Sayaka, I am your mother.
SAYAKA looks stunned for a few moments, but then collects herself.
SAYAKA: No you're not!
HOMURA: Ah well, it had to be worth a try.
HOMURA tries to grab the swords but SAYAKA dodges out of the way.
SAYAKA: Who's the mummy now? Huh? Huh?
Unexpectedly, HOMURA slumps to the ground.
PIP: Did she just faint?
SAYAKA: Did she just faint?
SAYAKA: I think so. Well that's disappointing. I was rather hoping for a more dramatic conclusion, involving my deadly swords.
SAYAKA crouches over HOMURA's body.
PIP: Be careful, Sayaka. It could be a trick.
SAYAKA: No, it's not a trick. It appears that... It would seem... Homura Akemi is dead!
Pip: What?
SAYAKA:Yes, it appears that I scared her to death.
PIP claps his hands.
PIP: So your swords did save the day, after all.
PITTOO steps forward.
PITTOO: Is it true? Did you kill the vile demon?
SAYAKA: Pittoo how long have you been...?
PITTOO puts his arm around SAYAKA.
PITTOO: Long enough.
SAYAKA: Then you saw it for yourself. I killed Homura Akemi.
PITTOO: Then the children are safe?
SAYAKA: It does seem that way!
A crowd of vulnerable children enter, looking relived.
PITTOO: You are their hero.
The children bow to SAYAKA.
SAYAKA: There is no need to bow to me. I seek no worship. The knowledge that Homura Akemi will never frighten children ever again, is enough for me.
PITTOO: You are humble as well as brave!
One of the children passes SAYAKA a mystical necklace
PITTOO: I think they want you to have it, as a symbol of their gratitude.
SAYAKA: I couldn't possibly.
Pause.
SAYAKA: Well, if you insist.
SAYAKA takes the necklace.
SAYAKA: Thank you.
The children bow their heads once more, and leave.
SAYAKA turns to PITTOO.
SAYAKA: Does this mean you want me back?
PITTOO: Oh, Sayaka, of course I want you back!
SAYAKA smiles for a few seconds, but then looks defiant.
SAYAKA: Well you can't have me.
PITTOO: WHAT?
SAYAKA: You had no faith in me. You had to see my scare a demon to death before you would believe in me. I don't want a lover like that.
PITTOO: But...
SAYAKA: Please leave. I want to spend time with the one person who stayed with me through thick and thin - my best friend, Pip.
PIP grins.
PITTOO: But...
PIP: You heard the lady. Now be off with you. Skidaddle! Shoo!
PITTOO: Sayaka?
SAYAKA: I'm sorry Pittoo, but I think you should skidaddle.
PITTOO leaves.
PIP turns to SAYAKA.
PIP: Did you mean that? You know ... that I'm your best friend?
SAYAKA: Of course you are!
The two walk off arm in arm.
Suddenly PIP stops.
PIP: When I said I'm afraid of sausages, you know I was just trying to distract the demon don't you?
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morganaspendragonss · 4 years
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Bad Things Happen Bingo Masterpost!
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And that's a wrap on my @badthingshappenbingo card! Thanks to anybody and everybody who requested a square - this has been so, so fun! I've had this card for years and have been actively working on it for a year and a half, so it's incredible to have finally finished it 🥰
Prompts and Fills listed below the cut:
Used in Sacrifice/Ritual - Filled
you would be the one to rescue me | BBC Atlantis | Jason x Pythagoras
When Jason wakes, Pythagoras is gone.
This in itself is not so strange. What is strange, however, is that his cloak has been left behind despite there being a significant chill in the air. And when Hercules begins to wake, and there is still no sign, Jason knows.
Something's wrong.
Rage Against the Reflection - Filled
out, damned spot | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
TK wakes up gasping, choking on air. The sheets are suffocating him and, when he tries to free himself, they only seem to get tighter. The hands reaching out for him, trying to calm him, are the final straw; TK throws himself from bed and sprints to the bathroom, slamming and locking the door behind him as he collapses against the sink.
On some level, he is aware that the hands were Carlos’s, that the sheets were theirs, that his hands are clean, and that the dream was just a dream.
But they weren't always that way.
Falling Through the Ice - Filled
ice in my veins | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
Carlos only turns away for a second, he swears. Unfortunately, a second is clearly ample time for his boyfriend to get into trouble because when Carlos turns back around, TK is no longer standing where he left him.
Instead, there’s a sizable hole in the ice.
Flashbacks - Filled
start again from the beginning | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK & Owen
Owen trusts his son. He’s watched TK fight his addiction and stay sober for the last six years, and he has faith that he can handle himself.
But when TK doesn’t show up for work the night after proposing to Alex, Owen knows that something is wrong. After all, they've been here before.
Branding - Filled
setting fire to our insides for fun | Supernatural | Meg x Cas
Cas had been prepared to find demons. Frankly, he would have been concerned if he didn’t find demons, given that that was his mission here. What he hadn’t been prepared for, however, was to find two demons torturing another, pressing the hot end of a branding iron into her forearm.
He killed the two torturers with practised ease, barely wasting a moment before they were both on the dirty, wooden floor, eyes burned out their sockets. Only then did he allow his surprise to catch up to him, breathing heavily as his gaze settled on someone he hadn’t seen in a long time.
Meg.
Memory Loss - Filled
focal point | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
Waking up in the hospital is becoming all too familiar. Being the one in the bed is less so, but Carlos has had his fair share of hospital trips. He knows the drill.
As soon as he sees him awake, TK breaks out in harsh sobs. "Carlos," he breathes. "I... I thought I'd lost you."
Caught in an Explosion - Filled
can we skip past near death cliches? | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
It’s the kind of call every first responder dreads. A bomb threat in an apartment block, civilian’s lives on the line, the whole situation a hair’s breadth away from disaster. And Carlos is right in the middle of it.
tw: explosions, bombs
Forced to Kneel/Bow - Filled
in case you don’t live forever (let me tell you now) | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
His teammates were still sitting in the communal area when TK entered, eyes glued to the tv screen. Paul was the first to notice him, and TK’s concern only grew as he got everyone else’s attention, their worried gazes falling on him one by one.
“There’s a hostage situation at that big, fancy hotel across town," Marjan explained. "Apparently it’s pretty serious, they’ve had to send police in, and, um, well…”
Marjan paused, and TK felt dread wash through him, knowing what her next words would be.
“Carlos is there, TK. He’s gone in.”
tw: references to gun violence
Be Careful What You Wish For - Filled
can you beat back the night? | The Witcher | Geralt x Jaskier
He misses the bard. Geralt won’t admit it, not even to Roach, but he misses him. After months—years—of Jaskier’s constant chatter and the sound of his lute, the silence, once valued above all else, is too much.
It’s been months since the dragon, since Geralt lost both Yennefer and Jaskier in one fell swoop. He’s cursed himself many times over for the words he said—to both of them—and cursed himself more for the mistakes he made to get in this position in the first place.
*
this is the lot of witchers, to be alone.
Blood From the Mouth - Filled
I Got You | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos, TK & 126 Crew
“I’m just sayin’,” Judd says, waving his arms around. “Somebody’s gonna get themselves killed in there one of these days. I had to come out here three times last year because of some idiots who think they know better than the ‘Keep Out’ signs.”
The team are called to an abandoned house where some kids are trapped. Everything is going smoothly, which, naturally, means that it won't be that way for much longer.
Trapped in a Burning Building - Filled
a little unsteady | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
9-1-1, What's your emergency?
'Please, help! My house is on fire and my husband’s inside!'
or
t.k. sometimes wonders if the universe is out to get him
Worked Themselves to Exhaustion - Filled
In Your Arms | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos, Michelle & TK
T.K. and Carlos agreed when they started dating to check-in on each other that they were both okay. Reassurance that nothing bad had happened. So, when Carlos hasn't replied hours after his shift is supposed to have finished, T.K.'s definitely beginning to panic. 
Locked in a Cage - Filled
running out of time | Shadowhunter Chronicles | Kit x Ty
When (if) they got out of here, Kit wanted the record to unequivocally state that this wasn’t his fault. Not that it was Ty's either, but it certainly wasn't Kit's.
or
kit and ty's first hunt together after three years goes wrong and they wind up trapped in a cage with no way out. naturally, this leads to a heartfelt conversation.
Demonic/Ghostly Possession - Filled
Haunting | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos, TK & Owen
T.K. is five when he first sees a ghost, though, of course, he doesn’t know that it’s a ghost. His name is Joey, and he lives in the playground, which T.K. thought was a little strange, but he doesn’t want to ask. Dad says it’s rude to ask questions like that to someone he’s just met.
Fingore - Filled
ease my mind | 911: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
Briefly, Carlos considers calling TK and telling him about the accident. But… He only broke two of his fingers and it barely even classifies as a minor injury in his book, so there’s really no reason to bother his fiancé while he’s still on shift himself. He pockets his phone then looks around to figure out where the exit is.
Only, an all-too familiar laugh distracts him from his task, drawing his attention to the nurses station.
Where TK is standing, smiling as a nurse swats at him for stealing one of their lollipops.
Carlos is, beyond doubt, fucked.
Verbal Abuse - Filled
this is a song about somebody else | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos, TK & Marjan
TK doesn't notice the 126's latest visitor until it's too late. He freezes as Alex smiles at him, knocked off balance by this sudden intrusion of his old life into his new one.
or
alex vists tk at the 126. luckily, tk has his family to help him through it.
tw: abusive language
Dying in Their Arms - Filled
can you hear me screaming (please don’t leave me) | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
As a cop, Carlos has to deal with all kinds of cases, and not all of them end well. But never in his life did he imagine that he'd have to respond to an incident involving his own boyfriend.
tw: major character death
Blindfolded - Filled
find you here inside the dark | Doctor Who | Thirteen x Yaz
Yaz has walked this room too many times to count now; she’s traced her fingertips over the walls, searching for any cracks or crevices to indicate where there might be a door.
If the Doctor were here, she’d have her sonic out by now, spitting out words, only half of which Yaz could understand. She’d find a way out in no time. Or, if not, at least she’d be here. Talking a mile a minute, probably annoying the hell out of their captors. Yaz can almost hear her now—
Wait.
She can hear her now.
Water Torture - Filled
soggy clothes and breezeblocks | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
Carlos wakes up slowly. He cracks his eyes open, wincing at the pounding in his head. He lifts his hand to massage the pain away, only to discover that his hand won't move, the cool metal of handcuffs biting viciously into his wrist.
After an undercover mission goes wrong, Carlos is forced to fight for his life. And to make matters worse, his kidnappers are making sure that T.K. is watching the entire thing.
tw: torture
Fighting from the Inside - Filled
and curse the gods | BBC Atlantis | Jason & Medusa
Jason knows what it is to be cursed.
Slammed into a Wall - Filled
mind over matter (matter over mind) | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos, TK & Owen
After a night out goes wrong, TK and Carlos are left to deal with the consequences.
tw: homophobia, hate crimes, hiding an injury
Suicide Attempt - Filled
be done with this now | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
Once upon a time, Carlos had thought that watching as his almost-boyfriend was whisked off in an ambulance, bullet wound in his chest, would be the worst moment of his life. Then TK had been kidnapped, and Carlos had spent hours not knowing where he was, if he was alive or dead, and he thought - this is it. Nothing can top this.
But, having to perform CPR on his husband, having to hold him as he slipped away in his arms?
That was worse than even his nightmares.
tw: suicide attempt, suicidal thoughts, depression, drug abuse, overdosing
Bleeding Through the Bandages - Filled
pull you in to feel your heartbeat | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
The call comes at the tail end of Carlos’s shift, and he instantly hates whichever idiot decided to ruin his night by mugging someone.
What he's not expecting is to find his boyfriend on the ground, bleeding out from a stab wound.
Arm in a Sling - Filled
have you been involved in an accident at work? | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK & 126 Crew, TK x Carlos
T.K. was on his way to the hospital. Again.
At least this time he could say with absolute certainty that it 100% wasn't his fault.
Self-Harm - Filled
but god i wanna feel again | 9-1-1: Lone Star | TK x Carlos
Carlos blames himself for not noticing. It's not like he had much choice in the matter; he hasn't seen T.K. all week, and his texts have been going unanswered, but he can't help but feel like it's partly his fault.
If only T.K. would actually talk about himself, instead of keeping it all in.
tw: self-harm
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just-a-little-puff · 3 years
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Always wanted to do one a these!
1) Age 1-4
2) Right now it's Ruby Gloom and Chowder! Though like lotsa other ones.
3) Favorite toys are Bean an Jojo (a jingly cat toy mouse and my stuffed hippo)
4) My carer left a few days ago... but it's okay! We're still friends and it just means I gotta look for somebody else who can be that for me!
5) Big Nest! Everything is bed.
6) Fave snack is apple sauce and graham crackers
7) Sometimes. I get sleepy lots.
8) !!! One of those baby onsies that are like swimsuits but with buttons on the bottom!
9) Disney!!!
10) Pastel
11) Favorite character... right now is Deku but that might not count... ummm... Keith from Voltron, Dipper, and Chat Noir!
12) This is all I got!
13) Bottle!
14) Is both but I'm working on controlling it more so my headspace doesn't get... unstable.
15) Before I knew what it was I used to call em Happy Highs cuz I just felt more impulsive and floaty than usual. Now that I'm doing better mentally it's easier to tell.
16) Would go to Australia to see Bubby! Don't mind if I can't be small there. Still love her Lots!
17) YES!!! Love the food an the rides!
18) That I got is my bows an my paci and my blankie. That I want is a bottle, diapers, clothes, A Playpen!!!
19) Mmm... not really but pretendin to be a kitty would be fun!
20) Mostly yeah! Usually regress when overwhelmed but when I not, I practice wanting things, noticing what my body needs, learning when to ask for help, learning how people can help an lotsa other stuff!
21) Sometimes like socks, sometimes HATE socks. My favorite are my long rainbow ones an my honey senpai socks.
22) Blankie, paci, bottle, Jojo, Switch, Phone, Crayons an Paper, Snack, Lyric books, clothes, pillow, Jackie, Scarf.
23) One of those baby swing/bed thingies that rocked themself. Want one so bad.
24) Simple! Other one makes my head hurt.
25) Kinda? Started like 3 but lost all of them.
26) Ummm... think so. Don't like to talk to people online cuz stranger danger but I like the stuff on here and the fanfic so yes. :)
27) Only 3 of my friends know. They were all really nice about it though it made Bubby uncomfy. She tried really hard to be my cg though! Even if it didn't work out in the end.
28) No.
29) Umm... don't think so. Still feel lotsa the same feelings and thoughts. Just react different than when big cuz big me just shoves it aside an acts professional. Lil me reacts an cries an stomps an expresses all the feelings big won't.
30) Don't try to force yourself to be a different age than you feel in headspace to please a cg. It doesn't go well.
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fifteenskies15 · 4 years
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The Immortal Water Pillar, Tomioka Giyuu
(Tomioka Giyuu x Mermaid! Reader)
Summary: Tomioka Giyuu, The Water Pillar has live long enough, more than you know... But how did that happen? Well, it all started when young Giyuu met a mermaid...
Admin's note: Hello again everyone! I came back and this time I'm with Giyuu content, hopefully this will turn out well... I'm actually nervous about this since this is adapted/referenced from Yaobikuni and because Giyuu ate mermaid (or merman aka reader's) flesh, he's definitely the oldest (and still the most handsome) Pillar in demon Slayer corps, I warn you, this'll be OOC and there will be GiyuShino here
TW: Mention of Giyuu committing suicide (Artwork does not belong to me)
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Legend said that there is a woman who accidentally ate mermaid flesh...
She doesn't age and stayed like she was, young and beautiful, got married but then she became a widow, tired of living this life, she became a bhiksuni and travel around the world, and she died at age 800...
She might be dead, but mermaid's flesh did have a wonder for her... She can live for eight century, but in reality... Whoever ate the flesh will surely live forever or became an Immortal.
"Tomioka-san, you're not a human aren't you?" Shinobu said out of the blue, as she and Giyuu were sitting on the engawa while watching the full moon, the question definitely caught Giyuu off guard, he looked at the petite girl who looked at him with that typical smile on her face, but you could tell she definitely put Giyuu in position.
Giyuu remained silent as the night itself, he wasn't sure how to answer that.
Matter of fact, he is a human but...
"....."
"Tomioka-san, you should know that silence could mean as a yes, so I was right that you're not a human..."
Giyuu's blue and lifeless Cobalt blue eyes looked at her as in saying "does anyone know about this?"
Shinobu shakes her head no, "No one knows... At least not yet..." Giyuu keep staring at her, he seemed to weigh option whether he should tell her or not, seeing that he's aware that Shinobu doesn't seem to fancy him that much.
Shinobu however could detect distrust radiating from the man.
"Tomioka-san, You could tell me, I swear I won't tell any soul"
Giyuu still not believing her.
"...You promised"
Shinobu nodded solemnly signifying that she really won't tell anyone.
Giyuu stayed silent as he roll up the sleeve and pull out his sword from his sheathe, the blue color of the blade illuminated by the moon.
"Have a look, Kochō"
Giyuu cut his arm, a long, gross scar on his skin and blood dripping off from his arm, Shinobu were mildly shocked "Tomioka-san, what are you...!?"
Her purple eyes widen as she saw the cut on his arm are instantly healed, no cuts, he wordlessly put his sword back to its sheath
"Tomioka-san, may I...?"
Giyuu nodded and let Shinobu examine his arm, her eyes are filled with wonder and curiosity
"How curious, you had an exceptional regeneration ability, it's even more better than demons, it's quite fascinating..."
She looked up at Giyuu, frowning.
"But how...?"
Giyuu looked back at the full moon, looking wistful "...Kochō... Have you heard the tale of Yaobikuni?"
"Ah... That's the tale of female bhiksu who live for 800 years because she ate the mermaid flesh..."
A flash of realization hit her
"Tomioka-san, you're pulling my leg..."
Giyuu just looked at his feet, another silence blanketed the air, and it's really heavy that it's almost hard to breathe.
"Tomioka-san..."
"Kochō... I'm a human but I actually have live more longer than you know..."
Shinobu were out of words.
"Then...how long...how long have you...live?"
Giyuu thought of it, it's been so long since he lived he couldn't even remember how long he live now.
"If I recall correctly, I'm born in Kansei era..."
Once again, Shinobu rendered speechless, this man, who are known for his reversed personality and distance himself from the other pillars has lived for two centuries...
"I will tell you everything but I'm not sure if you're going to believe me"
Shinobu is not the person who believed about mythical creatures aside from demon such as mermaids.
But if she heard everything from the man who lived for nearly 200 years...
...
Shinobu looked into Giyuu's blue eyes intensely, demanding him to tell her everything "Tell me everything, Tomioka-san..."
"Very well..." He looked up at the night sky and told her everything...
200 hundreds years ago...
Young Tomioka Giyuu and his sister Tsutako lived near the docks, everyday, young Giyuu could see fishermen, sailors and travellers come and go by the boat or a big vessel, aside from that, he could feel the wind gently blowing against his skin, the salty smell of the seawater and wave crashing against the reef, sometimes he watch as the sun rise and when the sun is setting, whenever Tsutako off to the city, he always play at the shore, watching the fishermen taking off to the sea or just enjoying the calm and serene sea.
It was another day Giyuu played by the shore, laughing as he kicked the sand with his small feet, he lift up his hakama and enjoy the feeling of the sea wave against his ankle, smiling and laughing, forgetting the fact that the land were plagued by the demon attacks, he could see the seagull flying, the palm trees gently swaying, Giyuu breath in and out as he taking in the beauty of nature in front of him.
Sometimes he wonder, what kind of place that exist across the big blue sea considering how big this world is.
As he enjoyed the sound of the waves, he could hear a faint sob somewhere, he looked around, there was no one but him
"Hello? Is anybody there?"
"...help me..."
Giyuu craned his ear and followed voice
"Somebody... please..."
He kept following the voice, he didn't realize he's been walking further, but it's a good thing that he remembered his way back
Soon enough, the sobs and plea growing louder and that's when Giyuu find something unbelievable...
He saw a mermaid/merman, her/his tail were trapped in fishermen's net, the mermaid/merman is around Giyuu's age too.
How is it possible?
"Hey, it's okay! I'm going to help you"
The mermaid/merman seems desperate that she/he didn't mind a human helped her/him "Please... It hurts..." Giyuu carefully climbed down the jagged path as he try to help the poor creature, Giyuu had watch several fisherman fiddling with their nets so he knows exactly what he must do.
He can't help but to feel your (E/C) eyes staring at him, Giyuu stopped for a while, examining you "Are you a mermaid/merman?" Although it was obvious, You just nodded as he continued to free you, Giyuu focused on the net and finally manage to free you, you smiled as you sway your (scale color) tail freely, you looked at Giyuu with a beaming smile "Thank you so much for saving me, human, I'm in your debt, how should I pay you?"
"Pay me?" Giyuu ask a little confused "Yes! Paying you because you have saved me rather selflessly I say... So what do you want? Oh wait, I know! I know you want immortality!"
Young Giyuu knows that living as an Immortal being is dream of any people, but there's beauty of growing old and even death itself, Tsutako said to him that no matter how much you want to be Immortal, you will never understand how is it to have a change within yourself, either it's physically or mentally, Giyuu smiled and shook his head "No?"
"No I don't want immortality, I'm happy that I could help you" you pouted then you look at Giyuu hands, there's a bit of cuts, he probably didn't realize that releasing you did hurt him "Your hand..." Giyuu tilted his head then look at his own hand "Oh! It's okay! I'll be fine, I can just lick it!" You widen his eyes and grab his hands in rush "No! It won't do you any good!" You looked around and to see a stone with jagged edge and cut your finger with it
"What are you doing?!"
"Shush!"
You let the blood dripping into his cuts and miraculously his hands were healed, Giyuu looked at it his now flawless hands in awe "How did you do that??" You proudly huffed your chest "I'm a mermaid/merman remember? Our blood had regenerative ability, even if just one drop we could heal those who are gravely injured!" Giyuu watch as the cut on your finger regenerated in a blink of an eye "That's amazing"
"It is, isn't it?" You smiled as you lean against the rock watching Giyuu closely "By the way, I'm (name), what's yours?"
"Giyuu...Tomioka Giyuu" he say as he bow slightly at you "Ah, take it easy, Giyuu!" Giyuu just smiled at you and nods "Okay then" he then looked at you tail curiously "What's wrong with my tail?"
"I think it's pretty" he say sitting down and dip his feet in the cold but refreshing seawater, you peer curiously at his small feet "Wow, your feet are small!"
"Yeah, I know but it will grow soon...hey!!" He fell on his back as you lift his feet and looked at it in awe "Wow! Look at your toes! It's so small! I wonder if humans feet are sensitive?" You cluelessly touched his feet as Giyuu stiffled a laugh "Stop..." You looked at his face and smiled mischievously and tickled his feet, Giyuu burst out laughing "Hahaha!! Ahhh!! Stop!! It's ticklish!!"
You laughed and keep tickling his feet, at the same time you amazed at how sensitive humans feet are, maybe this is why they used a thing called...zori? or geta? Or whatever it's called... It must be used to protect the sensitive human foot
Fascinating!
You stopped tickling him as Giyuu exhaled a relieved sigh "Geez, you could just ask me not giving me a surprise attack like that" you giggled "Sorry, I'm just curious, it's just, you're the first human I ever seen in my life!"
"Really?"
You nodded and looked at him with wonder and curiosity "I want to know more about human things! What did they eat? Why do you all wear weird clothes? How is it feel to run free?" Giyuu smiled at you and seem gesture you to calm down "I will tell you if you tell me how is it feel to be a mermaid"
"Deal"
"Now what do you want to know?"
You thought about it for a while "Why do humans eat fish?"
Well that certainly one heck of a question coming from a mermaid like you "Because they're tasty" Giyuu said "But some of the humans didn't really eat fish you know, some of them eat rice with vegetables"
Your eyes sparked with interest "Rice? Vegetables? I want to try them! It must be tasty!!"
"Hehe maybe when we can, I will come and get you some"
"Please!! I want to try what you humans eat!"
"I will, what else do you want to know?"
"Well..."
That day you and Giyuu spending time talking about human stuff, and you told him about mermaid things, you both talked till the sun begin to set "Giyuu, look! Sunset!!"
Giyuu smiled at how the sun slowly sinking, the once blue sky turned orange "I have seen sunset but I never knew it looked so beautiful here!" He then stood up and give you a sad smile "Well, it's nice to meet you (name), but I had to go before it's too late"
You pouted sadly "Giyuu, wait! Can I see you again tomorrow?"
"I don't know, will you be here tommorow?"
A smile spread across your face as you nodded "Yeah, I'll be here, waiting for you"
"Then I'll be here tomorrow, see you, (name)!" Giyuu waved and run back to the docks as you swim away to place where you stay.
As he reached the docks, Tsutako just came back from the town as well, "Giyuu, where have you been?" Giyuu just smiled happily "The reef near the seashore, I was just want to see a change of scenery" Tsutako smiled at him and ruffled his hair "Well next time I have day off take me with you" Giyuu smiled and nodded, he knows that his sister is very nice so his mermaid friend would like her too.
The next day, Giyuu came with riceball he made himself, he hoped that you would like it, he arrived at the same place, as he wait for you, he once again dip his feet in the cold seawater while humming "I wonder if she's/he's here..."
"Good afternoon, Giyuu!!"
"Whoa!!"
Giyuu jumped a bit as you emerge from the water with a smile on your face, you laugh at him "Hahahaha!! You should see your face!" Giyuu huffed his cheeks and pouted "You almost gave me a heart attack" you giggled and climbed up to the shore so you sit next to him "Sorry, sorry, I just wanted to surprise you"
You peered at the riceball he bought for you "Ooh, is this what human food looks like? It's cute!! Look at how you put the seaweed on it!" You say looking at the food with sparkling eyes, Giyuu smiled and put the box on his lap "This called riceball, it's a simple dish but it's filling when you really don't want to cook, have a bite" he say as he offer you one, you gratefully accept it and take a bite
It's tasty!
"Wow! This is delicious!!" You say as you gobbled up your food, Giyuu ate on for himself and smiled at you "Right? When my sister is away, I always make this for myself so I don't get hungry"
"You have a sister?" Giyuu nodded as he looked at the vast blue sea, "She's beautiful, nice and knows how to cook, someday I want to take her here so she can meet you" You're intrigued, Giyuu is nice and his sister must be very nice too, you yourself didn't really have any sibling so you kind of envied him.
"(name) are you okay? Are you mad that I wanted to take my sister here?"
"Huh? Of course not! I actually really want to meet her, it's just that..." You sighed and take a bite of your riceball "It's just that I'm jealous of you, it must be nice to have a sibling, I have spent my life all alone, my only companions are fishes in the sea, but I can't just tell what's bothering me to them, I need someone who can relate to me and understand me like a sibling did" you say sighing, Giyuu pouted and patted your back, you looked at her quizzically "What are you doing, Giyuu?"
"I'm trying to cheer you up"
"Is this some kind of gesture that most humans did to another?"
"Yup!" He stopped and looked at you "(name), if there's anything that bothers you, you can tell me anything!" You looked at him with hopeful eyes "You will?" He nodded "Of course! That's what friends for!"
Friends...
That's sounds amazing...
"Do you really mean it?"
"Do I really mean what?"
"That you are my friend?"
"Of course we are! I know we came from different world, but that doesn't stop me from being friends with you!" You could feel tears welled up in your eyes, the way Giyuu said it and how it's reflected inside his eyes, he was genuine.
"Waaahhh!! Giyuu!!!" You tackled him to a hug while you cry into his chest, truth to be told, you have met so many humans but none of them are as kind and as genuine as Giyuu... your eyes, the way Giyuu said it... His feelings are genuine
"Hey, hey, it's okay, don't cry" he say as he hugged you back, he could feel something on his lap and to see...pearls?!
You pulled away, wiping your tears away, smiling at him "Sometimes I forgot that mermaids can make a pearl from their tears, well, why don't you keep it?" Giyuu looked down at the pearls, it will be nice if he sell them and the money can be used for his sister but...
...
He scooped the pearls and throw it away to the sea "Huh, Giyuu you sure you don't want it? It would give you a plenty of good fortune" Giyuu shook his head "I don't need pearls like those, I became your friend just the way you are not because of what you're capable of" you smiled again and hugged him, gently this time "You had a pure heart Giyuu"
"What is that even mean?"
"Hehe nothing, just wanted to say it"
That day, the two of you spend time eating the riceball untill the sun began to set.
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Years pass, and Giyuu had grown up into a fine young man and so are you, Giyuu still visited from time to time, and the more you spend your time with him, the more you realize how handsome Giyuu is.
"Is everything okay, (name)?" You looked away and sputtered "N-nothing!! Anyways... How have you been doing? Especially with all the recent demon attacks" Giyuu's smile falter as he sighed "I have been fine...I trained with someone who live in the mountain so I can defend myself and other people" he looked rather distant, something must've troubled his mind "Are you worried that we can't see each other now that you're going to mountains?"
Giyuu nodded "The man, Sakonji Urokodaki is very kind, his training may be gruesome but he's still allow me to see you when I had a free time"
"I see..." You just sway your tail then looked at him "Anyways, how is Tsutako nee-san doing?" A warm smile spread on his face "She's going to get married next month"
"Really?! That's great!" You say smiling, Tsutako is really nice when Giyuu took her to see you, of course you like her almost immediately "When Tsutako nee-san is married you and I are gonna be aunt and uncle!/uncles!" Giyuu chuckled and nodded "Yes we do, I'm so happy for her"
"Oh! Before I forget..." You began to shed a tear as it turn into a very beautiful pearl "Here Giyuu, I want Tsutako nee-san to have this" Giyuu was astonished "(Name) are you really sure?" You nodded and give the pearls to him "This is my token of appreciation, a thank you give for her, tell her I wish her to have a happy marriage" Giyuu smiled and held the pearl before he put it in his pocket "Tsutako nee-san will love this"
You smiled at him, then you both watch the horizon sky in peaceful silence, you scoot closer to Giyuu and lay your head on his shoulder, Giyuu smile and lay his head against yours "I'm going to miss this once I got to the demon slayer corps..." You pouted sadly since you know you won't see him for the time being "and I will miss you too, Giyuu..."
Giyuu looked at you wistfully and take your hand on his "You won't lose me, when I can, I will come back here to see you and tell you everything that happened..."
You looked at him
"...You promised"
He nodded solemnly as he remove the strand of your hair from your face "You have my word"
You smiled sadly at him, you tried to cherish the moment before he went back to the mountain again and you want to give him the thing you made for him since you know this day would come
"Giyuu, give me your hand"
Giyuu was a bit confused but he did anyways, you handed her a seashell with a pearl on it and there's an engraving on the pearl
義勇富岡
"My name?" You nodded happily "I remember how you teach me how to write your name, I made this so you could remember me when you see it" Giyuu smiled and held the beautiful seashell close to his heart "I will treasure this forever... Thank you, (name)"
You smiled and hugged him as you both witnessed the last sunset together...
"I loathe to say it..."
"Then don't..."
Giyuu sighed and went on his feet "But I must go, tomorrow I have to go back to training" you tried to not cry and stay strong knowing that you won't see him for a long time, "I wish you good luck, Giyuu..." You swim to the sea and give Giyuu one last fleeting look, he looked sad as he waved and mouthed "until we meet again"
You nod and dive back into the sea...
Month has passed, you keep waiting and waiting for Giyuu to come back, he's not coming... But that's not going to stop you from waiting for him.
But this time you're worried, for the first time you swim near the docks where Giyuu lived, you could hear many fishermen or people talking
"... unfortunate... really"
"...such shame...she was a nice young woman..."
...What?
You peer closer and try not to get their attention "Do you know Tomioka Tsutako? It's unfortunate that she's dead right before her wedding day"
...What...?!
"Yes, it's such a shame that she died before the day she became a blushing bride, pity her, pity her"
"That's why many youngster trade their lives for danger to put people's heart at ease and become demon Slayer"
"Come to think of it, her brother is one of them too, right?"
"I'm not sure yet, but let's hope that boy is alive and well"
You felt like being hit, Tsutako is...
...
With tears in your eyes you swim aimlessly to take your mind off the ugly possiblity that will happen to Giyuu, you stopped and climb on a reef, sitting on it and sing a sad melodies, you mourned, you mourned of your friend's death and thinking about Giyuu, how can he deal with this?
"Giyuu, please be okay..."
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A year had passed and you still wait for Giyuu at the very same place all those year ago, and he still didn't came
Giyuu, where are you now? How are you now?
You looked at the horizon, it feels disrespectful when you see this beautiful scenery without Giyuu by your side, you still remember his smile and how his eyes gleam in happiness Everytime he talk to you
"Giyuu, I wish you were here..."
Your eyes wander around just in case you actually see him, and you did...You could see Giyuu sitting on the sea cliff, motionless"
Giyuu!!" You called at him, but he didn't hear you... You then noticed he pulled out his sword as he stood up near the cliff
...No
No!!
"GIYUU NO!!!"
Too late, he already plunge his sword into his stomach, he then fall backwards and plunge into the sea, you swim as fast as you could to save him, you looked around and see his body slowly sinking in to the deeper sea, sword still stuck on his stomach and the color of ugly red seeping out from his abdomen
Just a little more...!
You manage to grab him and quickly bring him to the shore, you lay him down carefully and pull out his sword from his stomach, you put your ear on his chest, his heart were beating weakly, he's gonna be a goner soon...
You took his red streaked blade and cut your wrist as you let if fall on his stomach, the cut on his stomach is healed and there's one thing you must do when he's awake
You got closer to him, you did a chest compressor so he could cough out all the water, when it's enough, you get even more closer to him and connect his lips with yours...
...
...
Giyuu coughed as air finally filled his lung he looked around and to find you looking at him with worry in your eyes
"(Name), it's you..."
"Yeah, it's me..."
And out of the blue you punched him, hard that he stumbled back, but he doesn't seem to react anything as if he deserves it
"You idiot!!! What the hell happened with your mind?! Why would you do such stupid thing?!" You pulled his collar as his blue eyes didn't even met yours "Answer me!!! Why did you do that?! Did you forget the promise we made here?! Am I nothing to you know?! Is it what Tsutako nee-san wants?! IS IT?!"
You were so sad and angry at him, guilt spread over his now expressionless face.
He should've know there's another person aside from Tsutako and Sabito who cares about him.
"...No..."
"Then why...?"
He looked at you with his empty blue eyes, you realize that there is no light inside it like you used to see "I have lost my sister and I have lost my best friend, I'm punishing myself because I'm not strong enough for them, and I know I'm not strong enough to even protect you, so I..."
You cut him off by hugging him tightly, hesitantly he put his arms around you and hold you like you're his lifeline
"Giyuu, you still have me no matter what happens..."
"I know...and I'm sorry..."
You both embraced each other in silence as you spoke up "Eat me, Giyuu"
...
"(Name), what do you mean?"
"Just eat me!! I can't bear the thought of you dying!!! I won't let anyone and demons kill you! You have to stay alive to protect innocent people from the demons!!"
You cupped his cheeks and pressed your forehead against his "I know this is very selfish of me to ask, but I want you to stay alive, for me, for Tsutako nee-san and your best friend..." Giyuu looked at you with mixed feelings "When the demons are eradicated, I want you to come back here, spending time together like we used to and tell me everything and if you're tired living as an immortal I'll be here" you say joked at the last part as you hugged him.
"(name)..."
"Go ahead, I'll be fine..."
With few hesitation, Giyuu bit your shoulder slowly before he began to "eat" you, blood dripping down from your shoulder, you could feel his tears against your shoulder as you assure him everything is going to be fine...
Then he stopped, he pulled away from you with mouth smeared with your blood, and tears running from his blue eyes "(Name) I'm sorry..."
"Don't be..." You smiled as you recovering slowly, but the bite mark on your shoulder remain there, you smiled at him "To remind me of you and knowing that one day you'll come back..." Giyuu then pulled you into his arms as you hug him back just as much...
Knowing that this is truly the last time you see him...
You patted away and go back to the water as you smiled at him "Run along now Giyuu, protect people with all your strength, no matter how long it takes, I'm here, I'm always here, waiting for you..."
He nodded as he wipe the blood off his mouth "I promise I will come back here..."
"You promised..." You smiled, tearing up.
"...See you soon, Tomioka Giyuu" you say as you dive back, Giyuu watch as you swim away.
"See you soon, (name)..." With that, he left the sea and go to where he belongs to.
Shinobu was speechless as he listen to Giyuu's story, she couldn't imagine what he's been through and what he's seen. "And does Oyakata-sama knows about your unusual condition?" Giyuu nods "He knows and he keep it a secret from everyone...which makes you the second person to know about this..."
He rummaged his pocket as he pulled out the memento you have him hundreds years ago, Shinobu watch in amazement as she saw it was still in perfect condition
"It's beautiful..."
And to her surprise, Giyuu smiled as he looked at it "It is..." The pearl were beautifully illuminated by the moonlight.
"This is what keeps me going...I promised her/him that I will come back once everything is settled"
It's definitely weird, but Shinobu couldn't hold back her smile "You sure secretly a softie, Tomioka-san"
"Be quiet, Kochō..."
Shinobu just chuckled as she and Giyuu keep basking under the moonlight, in his heart Giyuu promised that he will stay alive as long as he can no matter how cruel and painful life can be.
And someday soon, he surely will come back to you.
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Admin 15: Wow, that sure very long! Anyways, I'm sorry if you don't catch what happened in the story or the GiyuShino reference here, thank you very much for taking your time reading this!
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