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#but lets just say if i am down for them they are yuri
star-scrambled · 7 months
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What is every ship you like from Octonauts?
I like Kwazini, Twashi, Kwaso, Kwazicles, Peso x Barnacles x Kwazii, and SheliKwaz
ok *cracks knuckles* i usually don’t enjoy going into detail about my ship preferences so. here are my favourite ships. my more minor ship takes will stay in tags!be nice 2 me /hj
- kwazini. been their number one fan since day one and i have THE PROOF!!! (i’m not normal)
- “twazii” except i don’t enjoy that ship name and i ship them in a non-romantic context SO I CALL THEM CARROTPIE <3 the qpps ever. i kinda love them and kwazini to an equal extent
- shellikwaz my beloved…i used to be more into it in my pre/early kwazini days back in 2020/2021! i’m not as passionate about them anymore but they still mean a lot to me n i think they’re neat <3 by proxy i think shellikwazini is a fun concept too
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bugboysgf · 1 year
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Me?
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Summary: You transfer to KISS for the the semester to be closer to Kitty but somebody catches your  eye….
AN: I just finished xo kitty an hour ago and looked on tumblr for fanfics but i couldn't find any so i wrote one myself. (kinda rushed so don't judge)
“Okay we should share this room together” you look up from your phone to see Kitty sitting on the bed.
“Okay cool.” you huffed. You were so nervous you've  never been miles away from your home before.
“Be happy your parents let you go this semester, it's a big deal.”
“I know…. I just don't speak Korean and I'm here. You've been here for one Semester already and you basically know everybody I transfer in the middle of the year.”
“But you were sad that you couldn't come to korea with me and my family now you are here coming to school with me.'' Kitty tried to get you to look at the bright side.
“Okay fine, so when can I meet your friends?” you asked
“Right now actually I'm pretty sure Min Ho, Q and Dae are at the dorm. You already met Julianna and yuri.” she grabs your hand and leads you to the boys dorms.
Your heart was beating the whole time, you had trouble making friends at school. Last semester you were all alone. Kitty was in Korea and she was your only friend. You were happy that you could be together now.
Kitty opens the door of the dorm and you both walk in.Then three pairs of eyes were on you. You kept your head low avoiding eye contact.
“Kitty! Your back!” a guy with curly hair hugs her. When they stop hugging he looks at you.
“Q this is y/n.”
“Hi nice to meet you.”
“Hi” you gave him a small smile. You notice another guy hugging her and you could tell who it was straight away, it was Dae.
“Good to see you in person and not a photo.” he smiles.
“Good to see you too Dae.” you said
“Please tell me you're not annoying like kitty is.” you look at the guy talking, he must be Min Ho, he's the only one you haven't met.
“I- l- don't think i am?” you say more as a question. The first thing you noticed was how attractive he was, you knew you couldn’t like him, you promised not to focus on boys. You look at a Kitty and you can tell she's on it already. She knows, she always knows.
“One thing I can say for certain is that you're prettier than a Kitty.” he looks at the Kitty with a shit eating grin.
“Haha, so funny.” Kitty glared at him “and don't flirt with my friend.'' Kitty flicks him off as he walks back to his room.
“He wasn't flirting with me” you came to his defense.
“He definitely was.” Q said.
“Sadly she doesn't know what flirting is, the last guy that flirted with her she said he was being nice but he was checking her out and telling her how pretty she was!”
“He was just being nice!”
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It wasn't a secret that you knew nothing about guys or how to talk to them. The only thing you knew about love was reading Harry Styles fanfics in the 6th grade. But Kitty knew everything she was a love expert and she only had one boyfriend. She makes you believe that the right one could be anywhere you just have to believe.
“Okay i'm ready.” you came out of the room. Kitty looks at you and frowns.
“Yea no. You are not wearing that.”
“What's wrong with it?” you look down at your outfit. You thought it looks good for the welcome back party.
“Did you forget that Min ho is going to be there? You can't show up with that on. You need something that makes a statement.”
“I've only said like three words to him, he doesn't like me.”
“Oh trust me he does, i've never seen him look at somebody like he does with you. Now change into this.” she hands you one of her dresses. You hold it up in the air, you couldn't say no to kitty she doesn't take no for an answer anyways.
“I can't believe I'm wearing this and I look good.” you said fixing your dress.
“Told you. He's here…look!" Kitty pointed to Min ho. “I'm going to leave now” Kitty got up from her seat when Min ho started walking towards you.
“Kitty what, no.” you tried to stop her while she was already walking away. You started to panic how were you going to talk to this attractive guy, that is way out of your league.
“Is anybody sitting here?” Min Ho said.
“Here? Oh no. no one. Sit.” you said a little too quickly, you were shaking your leg to try to calm down.
“Are you okay?” he put his hand on your thigh, you didn't answer, you looked at his hand on your thigh then looked back up at him. Your eyes were wide, heart beating faster than it was before.
“Oh sorry” he took his hand off of your thigh “So why did you come to kiss?” He continue talking like nothing happened.
“To be closer to Kitty she's like my only friend and also she said it was nice here so…”
“I mean it is, if you ever want me to show you around i could.” he offered. You shook your head and laughed. “What is it?” you could tell he was sort of offended.
“Nothing Kitty just told me you were a pain in the ass, but you're actually nice.”
“Of course, nice to pretty girls like you.” he smiled. Kitty told you that he thought he was the hot shit, and you hated that in guys but for some reason you just found yourself attractive to him.
“Thanks, you're not too bad yourself.” you nudged him
2 weeks later
“First A+ of the semester.” you danced with kitty.
“And we did it together.” kitty said “hows you and Min ho by the way, you haven't been talking about him”
“Nothing, I think we are just friends but I don't really know when somebody likes me.”
“I see it he definitely does just go for it i mea-” kitty stops talking when she sees you looking  at a text on your phone “your smiling it's him!”
“I have to go tutor Min ho bye.” you grab your backpack and open the door.
“Remember what I said!” Kitty yells.
“I will!”
“Done” Min ho hands you a paper. You look at the paper and realize most of the answers are wrong.
“Min ho you forgot to subtract.” you told him, you've been telling him this for the last 3 days and he keeps forgetting.
“Sorry I keep getting distracted.”
“Is it your phone? Turned it off.” you reach for his phone but he grabs it before you can.
“No it's this girl.”
“A girl?” you look up at him not sure what to say next.
“Yes this girl, i want to ask her on a date but i'm not sure if she likes me. She gives me mixed signals. What should I do?” he asks.
“Oh um.” you know right now you need to not sound jealous. “Just ask her out, if she says no then she's missing out.”
“Alright… will you go out with me?” you look at him stunned.
“Me. why?” you say confused you're not sure what to say, nobody has ever asked you out before.
“Because I like you.” He says like its so obvious.
“Me?  You like me? Is this a prank?” you look around to see if people are looking at you but nobody is.
“No? Why would it be a prank? Do you not like me back?” “I do.. I've just never been on a date before.” you confessed.
“Then i'll be your first.” he smiles and holds your hand.
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octoberautumnbox · 1 month
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Thought about My number one IZ*ONE? 😍
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underappreciated hottie! I wish she got more lines during IZ*ONE, but I'm also very glad she's doing much better for herself now :DDDD I particularly like how well she dances, talk abt hidden gems!
"I'm just curious, that's all."
"You already know what I think about you, Hyewon." Suddenly your burger looks like the most interesting thing in the world right now, and all your attention is poured onto it.
"Right. I can never beat Yuri. Thanks." She slumps back into her seat and sips on her Sprite defeatedly. The paper cup is slammed onto the table and the cubes of ice inside clink gleefully against each other.
"Don't be like that. It's different, you already know this."
"I just miss when I was your favorite. I'm not allowed to miss that anymore?" Her attention flies off to the registers again, as if calculating how much the next customer's total will be plus tax and tip.
She's right, though. You fell for her first, way back when you didn't even know what a bias was. Kang Hyewon caught your eye out of all of them, and with just a couple lines in that song she'd already been able to claim you as hers.
"Is it something you feel bad about? Me choosing someone else?" Your burger meets its plastic wrapper once again as you reach for a napkin. Wipe away the mayonnaise on the corner of her mouth, accidentally pulling her gaze towards you again.
She chuckles at the thought. "Am I supposed to say 'no?' Am I supposed to tell you 'Oh, I'm fine if you choose anyone else over me. It's not a big deal for me to let you shower someone else with the love I earned for myself six fucking years ago,' like some sort of pushover who can't fight for who she wants?" She pulls your hand off her cheek and looks down at her food tray. Three more chicken nuggets remain, as well half of a large order of fries. She takes one of the nuggets and tears it in half, eating one and throwing the other back onto the tray a bit too hard.
Silence surrounds the table and the air thins between you two. On one hand, you do feel bad about how things turned out, but on the other hand, you can't deny your heart belongs to Yuri now.
She sighs deeply at the situation, knowing she's getting herself upset over nothing. "Why not write smut about me? I'm at least worthy of that," she bargains. You note how odd it is that she's talking he way she does, as if she isn't holding any cards against you when you know she does.
"I'm... busy." Wonder how you manage to keep finding the worst things to say. Sure, tell her Yuri deserves four more fics and counting than she does. Show her how little she means to you. Shove it in her face how much you don't miss her.
"... Yeah. I guess that's fair." She takes a French fry into her mouth and keeps it between her teeth, not chewing nor attempting any more eye contact with you.
"Right. Sorry."
a/n: eme
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thatcatsalem · 4 months
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Sorcerer!Sukuna SFW Alphabet
Sukuna x Yuri (OC)
For the posts that are in the format of headcanons and such, “you” will be used as a method of storytelling. Outside of those, the main story will revert back to third person.
Let me know if you like it!
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The art used for this picture is not mine and I am happy to credit the owner.
A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)
Sukuna is aggressively affectionate. He will grab your cheeks with his fingers and smoosh them together, stealing a kiss; he will twist your hair on his finger until it’s tangled and ready to pull; he will shove food in your mouth if you skip meals; and he will roll you in a blanket when it’s time to go to bed.
B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)
Sukuna would rather chew his own foot than ever confess that he even understands the concept of having a best friend. If he had to choose, he most likely would point to Kusakabe because he doesn’t hate him and enjoy chilling with him. Realistically speaking, he mostly spends time either with you, or with his brother. But he will genuinely crush anyone’s head that will dare to presume that his best friend is his brother. He isn’t a loser.
C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)
He gets hot very easily and doesn’t really like overheating. But you run surprisingly cold and he welcomes the soothing coolness of your skin. If he is cuddling, he is a big spoon or he is sprawled on his stomach and has one hand over your waist.
D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)
Never wanted to settle down but it happened when you bulldozered yourself into his life. It happened to unexpectedly that he didn’t even hesitate signing a lease for their new house.
He isn’t great at cooking anything other than steak. He likes his food incredibly spicy and was relieved when he found out that you do as well. You both have a whole cabinet dedicated to alphabetized rows of hot sauce.
He prefers to split the chores overall, but absolutely loathes doing dishes and splashed out on an industrial style dishwasher to avoid doing it by hand. He likes to iron.
E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?”)
Would attempt to do it over the phone to avoid emotional responsibility. Might even fake his death or something equally bizzare.
F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)
He is married within ten months of dating you because he decided it was the best way of ensuring you won’t really go anywhere. He later realised that it was your plan all along and fell for you even harder.
G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)
He tries? Doesn’t always succeed. He has an emotional range of a table but he attempts to get more in tune with his feelings to suppress his rage; he meditates a lot. Even though he didn’t grow up with any particular belief, he practices Buddhism to ground himself.
Physically speaking, he is not very gentle and has to remind himself that some people just physically cannot withstand his strength. He once chest bumped Inumaki as a joke and sent a boy flying into a building.
H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?
It is a weird hate and love relationship. He will hug you out of nowhere, like a cat that decided that moons have aligned and it is permitted to touch him, but usually you are the one who has to initiate. But unlike a lot of people, you don’t actually require that much of physical touch to be close to him, so Sukuna himself gets a bit touchy.
I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)
Doesn’t say it but shows it. He will not hesitate to confirm that he loves you if someone asks but won’t ever initiate it.
“Awww, Sukuna loves his girlfriend!” Yuji beamed at his brother when he saw that Sukuna has a picture of his girlfriend with a glass of wine on his Home Screen.
“Yeah, and what of it?” he shoots him a look, “go and run another lap.”
J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)
Homicidal rage. Not much explanation needed, but…
Sukuna found her quite alluring at first, but was taken back but how hostile she was to male attention.
“Haven’t seen you here before,” he attempted to start conversation, mostly thinking with his groin.
“Do you often look at women’s faces or you usually check their asses through the mirror?” she replies with indifference, but shoots him a look. He blinks.
You hook up in less than two weeks during your mission together, and it is so good that Sukuna wakes up alone, wallowing in disappointment. As it turned out, you were the one who fucked him, not the other way around. They later form a very short-lived (three weeks and two days) beneficial relationship that almost immediately falls apart when Sukuna beats a potential suitor of yours half to death in a possessive streak. You start dating the next day.
K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)
So passionate that he is almost aggressive. He likes to kiss behind the ear and on your collarbones, playfully biting and leaving marks.
He practically melts when you kiss his neck and he will never confess that he likes when you kiss his forehead or top of his head.
L = Little ones (How are they around children?)
Not great but he tries. He finds kids noisy and annoying but he did have to pretty much raise Yuji so he mostly is just not into the idea of babysitter.
M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)
Working out. He mediates in the morning and then hits the gym. It takes a lot of convincing but you eventually agree to join him at the crack of dawn and regret it instantly. Not only is Sukuna a true gym rat, he is also a ruthless PT, and will not allow to skip a workout.
N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)
During the busy season, Sukuna takes night missions and sleeps in the afternoon so you have to adapt to his routine if you even want to see him. Like for him, you are a night owl and usually are still awake when he gets home. On the days where you too tired to wait, he will find you sprawled out on the couch, waiting for him.
O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)
Not by choice. You are perceptive and started hammering him down early in the relationship. He doesn’t have much choice but to open up to you, but he does it with a lot of reluctance. He sometimes says something so shocking and traumatic about his past in such a nonchalant voice that it is hard to take him seriously.
Trust me, he is not joking.
P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)
Anger is a second nature for Sukuna. He is aggressive and brash, and will lash out on anything and everything. That is why he meditates every morning.
Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)
He actually remembers a lot but will act like it’s not a big deal. Yes, he remembers your favourite SpiderMan (it’s a tie between Madame Web and Spider-Punk), he remembers your favorite constellation (Auriga). He will remember your favorite foods and how you like your coffee, but will get flustered and defensive if it’s pointed out to him.
R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)
“Be careful,” he snorts when she wraps the handmade scarf around his neck, “or I will marry you right here.”
“The council building is an hour away,” Yuri glanced at her watch, “if we go now, we can get there on time and we can fill in the digital paperwork on the way there so maybe we can be married in… five hours, accounting for the wait.”
She steps back.
“That is probably the earliest it can happen.”
Sukuna stares at her.
“I need to get my passport from home,” he says calmly, but he hates the facts there is a certain vulnerability in his voice, “so we could go tomorrow… if you would like.”
Yuri looks at him and stands up a little to plant a small kiss on his cheek.
“Sounds good.”
S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)
He does it without much thinking. Protecting Yuji is a second nature to him, as well as his incompetent friends; but with you it is not as simple as you are a well-known sorceress and are famous for your vicious techniques. He enjoys having a powerful and strong partner and it is one of his bragging rights. On a rare occasion you get injured or beaten up, he obliterates everything in his sight.
T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)
Fairly minimal but does like going somewhere nice during important dates. He will give you a gift and will treat you to a nice meal but he will not decorate the house in balloons (you would kill him), and doesn’t proclaim his undying love for you.
U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)
His inability to accept that his past was not his fault and his unyielding need to be viewed strong as it is the only trait he is familiar with, and his crippling defensiveness of his own emotional unavailability.
Oh, and he smokes quite a lot.
V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)
He enjoys going to gym and getting a few pictures in the mirror after seeing the pump. He will absolutely send those to you and will hold his t-shirt edge in his teeth to show off his abs.
He likes his tattoos and is not afraid of showing them off.
W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)
It’s a complicated question and Sukuna doesn’t feel like considering it too deeply. He is his own person and the idea of two halves of one soul is alien to him.
X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)
If you would have to search him, you would always find those things on him: wallet with small picture of Yuji licking an ice cream and picture of Yuri on their first date, wrinkled yens, cinnamon flavored gum, a pack of cigarettes, a vintage gas lighter with his initials, Yuris black lipstick, hand sanitizer, keys with attached figurine of spider, a bag of half eaten wasabi pea and his gym pass.
Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)
He fucking hates when people are obnoxiously loud in public spaces. He will turn around and bark at a group of teenage girl to pipe down in this cat cafe.
He also doesn’t like weakness. He finds it pathetic in every aspect; even if it is emotional vulnerability. You suggested that therapy would help with that and he did not speak to you for a day.
Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)
He is a really heavy sleeper. Like coma like but he will wake up as soon as his alarm will go off. He once slept through an earthquake and Yuji had to shake him into consciousness.
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yuri-is-online · 6 months
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Hi Yuri! I hope you are doing well<333 I really enjoy reading your writing and I am always more fond of reading the little octatrio fish gang! I dont really know how this usually works because I never send in any asks at all nor do I see your rules list or anything but if you dont mind I would like to make a request<3
A mc who finds an out of tune and old piano and fondly remembers that they used to play piano back in their world. And perhaps Azul hears in on this and despite the piano being old and out of tune, it is rather beautiful how you play it because of how imperfect the notes are being played out. (SORRY I WAS LISTENING TO FALLEN DOWN AND THE FEELINGS WERE JUST SURGING AND THE BRAINROT WAS TOO MUCH)
You dont have to force yourself or anything! Please take care and dont feel too pressured! <3
The Most Romantic of All Arts (Azul Ashengrotto x Yuu)
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Hello dear friend and I am doing quite well thank you! I'm pleased you like my writing; the octotrio is what finally cracked my resolve to check out Twisted Wonderland and put FGO on the back burner so I suppose I shouldn't beat myself up too much for writing about them so much. I am sorry I caused you stress with my lack of rules, I don't usually send requests or asks myself, so I felt really bad to have frightened you. Not too sure if this will end up being what you had in mind, it got away from me a bit.
Also when you say Fallen Down, you do mean the Undertale soundtrack piece right? It's a soothing song I listened to it while I was plotting this to try and get into a similar headspace.
notes: they/them used for Yuu, header taken from the painting Spirit by George Roux (1885) which I found on this wordpres blog article I took the title from, it's a neat painting, Azul learning to find beauty and love in imperfections is important to me ok? Other works can be found on my masterlist here.
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Sometimes you wonder if Ramshakle is sentient. The old building has more rooms than you know what to do with, and lovely as the ghosts are they don't fully remember what they were used for, if they remembered in the first place. But still there was something about those rooms that seemed to love you; he guest room almost built itself up around you, the kitchen had only needed some basic repairs before it was ready to help play host again, and no matter where a fire place was found it was always eager to burst to life and warm you and Grim.
It does not have the same love for Azul, he'd complained as much when you talked about just what it was he wanted with the building after the events of his overblot had cooled between you.
"It's got a graveyard in front of it, though?" That really had been the crux of your whole argument. It was hard to be annoyed with his laugh when it sounded so nice, the genuine amusement a refreshing difference to his previous performitive indifference.
"Yes," he muses, sipping at his real before he continues, "I'm not bothered by that much, ghosts and grave ships aren't uncommon sights under the sea, but I always forget how unusual humans think they are."
"There's a lot of superstitions about places where people are buried." You mean it as an explanation, but it brings an odd look to Azul's face, like there's an emotion bubbling beneath his surface he doesn't want to acknowledge but is too strong to suppress. It settles over you both, as you try to focus on drinking your tea while your host seems content to let his grow cold.
"Well, I suppose it's a good thing that ruin isn't really sentient." He sounds almost bitter, disappointed in how long he has let his drink cool you decide as he reaches for the pot and warms it with some fresh tea. "Otherwise, I'd accuse it of trying to keep you."
It's a silly thought, but the sight of this latest discovery really does have you wondering. You are supposed to be in that wonderfully accommodating kitchen making snacks for when Azul decides to "coincidentally drop by" later this evening to "go over the Lounge's expenses" in your guest room. On a Tuesday. When it was almost guaranteed business would be slow enough to keep anyone from wondering too hard about where he'd gone or the twins from being too upset about running things. But instead of "just wanting to try" a new recipe, you are here, tucked in a room just a bit further down the hall from the guest room watching Grim give his best impression of Ace after completing a magic trick. Because stars know he has never seen any other magicians.
"TA-DA!" He puts both of his paws out to really sell the piano at the window. "See, I told you I had a great surprise!"
"I'm sorry for not believing you." You say and try not to laugh with just how much more proud that seems to make him. "But where did you find this? Or how I guess, unless you moved it?"
"Nah." He shakes his head before remembering he's supposed to be the "great" Grim. "I mean I could have! But I'm just so cool I managed to find a piano here already, so all I had to do was clean it up instead! You're welcome henchuman." You scratch just behind his ears and politely ignore his purrs as you examine the piano and its bench. They're old, likely just as ancient as everything else in the dormitory and likely extremely, achingly out of tune. But the mere sight of it makes your fingers itch, and Grim barely has to whine "Well ain't you gonna play somethin'?" Before you're at the bench, experimentally pressing the keys to try and sound out something.
Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are-
You hum it rather than sing, irrationally worried Grim will somehow figure out it's a lullaby and complain that you're babying him instead of cutely dancing along with the music like it's one of the cassettes Deuce let you borrow. He cheers for another, and you oblige, letting your muscle memory carry you as far as it can as you try searching your brain for just what it was you wanted most to hear from yourself after all this time being unable to play.
And missing the click of a heavy door down the hall in the effort.
Azul hears nothing at first, and though it does disappoint, it does not bother him. He's had a long day, one about to be made longer still by the grey zone already draping itself around his thoughts as he shrugs his blazer off to his shoulders while en route to the Ramshackle guest room. He pauses, for what he tells himself is only going to be second, at the kitchen door and is left unrewarded for his detour.
You aren't there: and that does bother him somewhat, even if it should not if his pretext is to be believed. These visits were too commonplace to be random, but maybe you'd made plans, deciding not to look past his excuses for the evening. Maybe you were asleep, tired of the day or just plain tired of him. But there is a kettle sat on it's base, mercifully not on just yet, but two mugs and the pour over cone set next to as if it was expecting company. The nerves remain knotted in his stomach, though the cause shifts towards something more welcome.
So you do have a mug purposefully set aside and designated just for him, and is that a little recpie card with notes on coffee taped to that tin? These things should worry him, the picture he snaps and immediately hides in a folder should be for a purpose. But it's separate from those ones, labeled something inane and barely full with how careful he is to have his longing remain unseen. He wonders, briefly if it would be an intrusion to make the drinks himself. If it would reveal to much to show outright he knows the way you take yours instead of just saying it in time with your order, but knows that would not be the exact issue here. He is a guest, and guests limit themselves to the halls and that room he forces himself, with haste that would be noticeable if you were there to see it, back down the hall and back towards the guest room. Azul has work to do, he can content himself with the warmth the mental image the cups on the counter produces until something forces him to pause at a door once more. The piano is old, droning out a tune that is unpolished and rusty from the player's lack of practice but filled with such a specific sort of joy it has him actually running towards it.
You sit at the bench, a serious look of determination on your face so unlike the usual Yuu it can't help but be cute. Grim sleeps contentedly on your lap as you continue searching for the threads of melody still trapped inside your head from years of only occasionally reluctant practice. It's an unfamiliar tune in composition, but not in feel. There's words to this song, maybe not in the form of lyrics, but there all the same for him to stumble even closer to as he comes to a halting stop just behind you and the music ends in a surprised crash as you whip your head around to see him.
"Azul!"
"Very sorry to interrupt." He holds up both hands in surrender, composure only just maintained as you check to see Grim still asleep and laugh nervously. "I didn't know you could play."
"Can't really." You say somewhat bitterly and more confidence comes to Azul as a slight plan froms in his mind. "I'm really out of practice ugh. I know it shouldn't annoy me! But with how everything's been since I showed up, it's just not been on my mi- Oh hello?"
Azul fully removes his jacket and sets it on a side table close to where he had been satanding, moving to sit on the bench next to you. He has enough mercy not to loosen his tie or do anything else scandalous, but the close examination he gives to the keys could have fooled you. "Pity it's so out of tune, this is a nice piano."
"I know right! I'm really happy Grim found it." You resist the urge to poke his cheeks some and Azul lightly, trying not to too openly relish in your surprise reaches one arm around your back to place his hands into a similar position as you had been earlier, tucking you close to his side.
"May I?" He's smug. Too smug it's robbing you of sanity.
"What's it going to cost?" You try too hard not to sound like you're flailing as you look to see your question hasn't even phased him at all.
"Oh normally I wouldn't dream of charging for a performance," he clearly lies "but it's been such a long day I wouldn't say no to a cup of coffee." And he's off, music only marred by the off key of the piano in a clearly purposeful display of talent meant to sear itself into your mind enough that you don't think about his request too long. You and he are from two different worlds, but he knows that music has a way of gapping that if the stories of the mermaid princess told him anything at all. So when he purposefully slows the song at its end, he knows you know, that tricky smile he swore once he'd always hate kicking his heartbeat up again as you lean fully against his shoulder.
"Beautiful." You say, not bothering to give the compliment direction as he can't help but agree. "We should play together next time."
"I-" You pick yourself up and what he wants to say slows when you pick up his jacket for him and hold out a hand. Later, he all to easily decides. Later, without Grim and with specific time set purposefully aside so you know just how much it matters. "I would like that. You'll have to show me the songs that you can remember from your world." And he takes your hand just to soothe some of the ache, trying and failing not to show just how happy he is when you keep it.
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A Steel That Went Through Hottest Fire: Chapter XVIII - From Darkness into the Light
Chapter Summary: You and Aleksander finally find a moment to yourselves, during which he reveals to you what he already has to Nikolai. He also has a confrontation with his mother, who still believes he has ill intents. And at long last, Alina and Mal arrive to Os Alta.
Pairing: Aleksander Kirigan/Reader, Alina Starkov/Mal Oretsev
Characters: Aleksander Kirigan, Reader, Nikolai Lantsov, Genya Safin, Baghra, Alina Starkov, Mal Oretsev
Word Count: 4252
A/N: Smut alert. If you don't like this or are underage, please, don't read from "'Yes', he says and goes down on you." to "'That was… wow,' you breathe out when Aleksander pulls out.". Enjoy! Inspired by prompts: https://pl.pinterest.com/pin/207306389090100549/ https://pl.pinterest.com/pin/207306389090100511/ https://pl.pinterest.com/pin/207306389090100510/
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Your heart is beating like crazy. Standing in the Darkling's chambers, you keep thinking about what has just happened. The Apparat and Yuri. The knife. People declaring you a Saint. Nikolai's promise…
Bring me Alina Starkov.
… Why?
Oh, I don't want her dead. We need her to win this. And besides… we have a long overdue… chat…
For a moment you thought he wouldn't agree. But he sent Tolya to get Alina and Mal at once. You can't wait for this meeting.
You shake your head. Now it's not time for this. You look at the door. And at that moment Kirigan walks in. He stops and for a moment you simply stare at each other.
'[Y/N],' he breathes out finally and rushes to you. He cups your face and kisses you like a man starved. You gasp and answer with the same fervour, tangling your fingers in his hair, which earns you a groan.
'Aleksander…' you sigh. He grunts and presses you closer to himself.
'Finally,' he murmurs. 'Finally, alone. It was driving me crazy. They didn't give us a single moment to ourselves in Lazlayon.'
'Well, they still don't trust us,' you remind him, playing with his hair. 'They feared we would be plotting. Or start a riot.'
'Or make out instead of working,' the Darkling hums. 'Because that what would have happened if they had let us be alone. I'd have been kissing you senseless and you wouldn't have been able to work on the antidote.'
'Well… seems like you have to make up for all the time we've lost,' you say, a mischievous glint in your eyes. Aleksander chuckles and presses a few kisses to your neck. Your breath hitches.
'Tell me what you want, milaya,' he almost purrs. 'I'm at your command. Whatever you need, I'll give you.'
'I want…' you start slowly, your hands going slowly down, until they reach his pants. He gasps when you push them inside and find his manhood.
'I want this… in here,' you finish, taking his hand and leading it to your core. 'I need it there. Please. I've waited enough.'
'You don't have to plead for it, lapushka,' Kirigan says, his voice husky. 'I'll give it to you there whenever you need it. I just waited for you to be ready.'
'I am now,' you whisper and kiss his jaw. 'Take me… Aleksander.'
In a moment, you find yourself in his arms. He barges into his bedroom and basically throws you on his bed. He stares at you with lust, quickly undressing himself. You get rid of your clothes as well.
'Mine,' he growls as he looms over you. 'All mine.'
'Yours,' you murmur, tracing his chest with your fingers, and look him in the eyes. 'And you're mine.'
'Yes,' Kirigan confirms, pressing a gentle kiss to your lips. 'Completely, utterly yours. As long as you'll have me.'
'Even forever?' you ask cheekily. But he becomes serious. He looks at you and gulps. You frown, confused at this sudden change in his mood.
'It may be more possible than you think,' he says quietly, staring at your amplifier. You touch it, slowly understanding.
'I'm… immortal now?' you ask with disbelief. Aleksander nods.
'I can feel it,' he says. 'Thanks to my nichevoy'a. They connected us. And… I can't exactly explain it… but I know you… you're like me now.'
'So…' you say slowly, 'unless I am killed… I won't be forced to leave you in the end? I won't leave you alone?'
The Darkling's heart melts. That is what is your first thought after he told you that you're immortal? He truly doesn't deserve you.
'Unless I'll drive you away,' he answers. You laugh.
'Never,' you say, shaking your head, and smile brilliantly at him. 'Good. I'm really glad, then.'
'Being immortal is not easy,' he warns you. 'You will watch everyone you care about wither and die.'
'But I won't be alone,' you say and entwine your fingers together. 'Neither will you. Not anymore. And immortality is not so scary if you have someone to share it with, right?'
The gaze of absolute adoration and devotion he gives you, causes you to blush furiously. He kisses you harshly, groaning into your lips. Before you can response, he pulls away.
'Yes', he says and goes down on you. You gasp and your eyes go wide.
'Aleksander!' you groan, bucking your hips. He pins them down. He devours you as if you were last meal. His lips and fingers know exactly where to press and how. He licks all your wetness, but ironically, the more he licks the more it leaks from you. His fingers stretch you, prepare you for him. You whine when you can't take it anymore.
'A little bit more, my love,' Kirigan says softly and you cry out when he pushes another finger in. 'That's it. Are you close?'
You nod, panting. He continues his ministrations for a moment longer. And when you feel you're about to cross the edge… he pulls out. You exhale shakily and look at him.
He stares at you for a moment, admiring your sweating face, your dilated pupils. He sees the desire in them. For him. All of that is for him. He's no longer alone. And he never will be.
'I love you,' he says softly. You smile at him. He sees tears glistening in your eyes. His heart clenches with guilt. He definitely should have told you about his feelings sooner.
'I love you as I've never loved anyone,' he declares, his voice serious. You cup his cheek and he leans into it.
'And I love you,' you say. He smiles at you and positions himself at your entrance. You both moan when he finally pushes in. He waits a moment, giving you time to adjust, and then starts moving. Slowly, at first. But he speeds up. Faster and faster.
'Aleksander!' you moan, throwing your head back. He groans and starts kneading your breasts. You gasp and push them into his hands, needing more.
'[Y/N],' he says in awe and joins your lips again. You put your hand on his nape and pull him towards you, wanting him closer. Wanting to become one with him.
His moves become sloppier. But he holds on. He doesn't want to end it yet. So, he slows down, which makes you whine in frustration. He can't help but chuckle.
'Something's wrong, moya milaya?' he asks teasingly. You glare at him and buckle your hips. He gasps. You smirk.
'Little vixen,' he growls and sucks on your nipple. He bites it gently. You cry out, your toes curling.
'Please…' you whisper. Aleksander would want to prolong it, to make you truly enjoy it. To treat you like you deserve. But at this moment he's relieved you're so close. He's been holding back for so long it hurts him to continue doing it.
'Together, my love,' he murmurs and speeds up again. You're both moaning and panting now. And finally, you reach peak at the same time, groaning each other's names.
'That was… wow,' you breathe out when Aleksander pulls out. He lays next to you, huffing.
'Yes… wow,' he agrees. You turn to look at him. He's staring at the ceiling, his expression pensive.
'What are you thinking about already?' you ask. He smiles wryly and looks at you.
'I love you,' he says, causing you to blink in confusion. 'And I'm happy. This feels… strange. I can't help but waiting for something bad to happen… and to lose you.'
'I'm here,' you whisper, joining your hands. 'And I'm not going anywhere. I promise.'
He smiles at you and kisses your knuckles. You shift a bit to be able to touch his forehead with yours.
'You promise?' he asks, forcing his voice not to crack.
'As long as you'll have me,' you answer sincerely. He grins.
'Forever, then,' he says.
'Forever it is,' you agree. Aleksander kisses your forehead and embraces you. You both close your eyes, content. And at peace.
*
Next day, you're in the workshop. Nothing surprising nor new. But this time, since the world already knows he's alive or at least everyone in Os Alta, Kirigan is there with you. Normally, you'd be happy to spend more time together. But the way he looks at you… is terribly distracting. And others glancing at you two doesn't help it.
'Remember what you said last night?' you finally ask, having enough.
'Which part?' the Darkling asks.
'About me not being able to work because of you,' you remind him, sending him a pointed look. He has an audacity to grin.
'I remember saying you wouldn't be able to work if we were alone, because I'd be kissing you senseless,' he says, causing you to blush. 'Neither of the conditions are fulfilled, so I don't see a problem.'
You force yourself not to look at others. You can't bear to stand their gazes.
'It appears all you have to do is to stare at me to distract me,' you say, causing him to smirk. 'Don't you have work to do? Or something?'
Before he can answer, Nikolai walks in. He locates you and marches straight to you.
'Perfect, I was looking for you two,' he says and clasps his hand behind his back. '[Y/N]-'
'You want to ask about my kefta,' you guess and hand him one of the papers on the table. 'Here is the design for it for other Grisha. And here… for uniforms of the army.'
You hand him another paper. Lantsov studies it, utterly fascinated.
'Amazing,' he murmurs. 'And what exactly does it repel?'
'Anything sharp that it's thrown at it,' you answer, shrugging. The King looks at you.
'Tell me more,' he urges you. You chuckle and shake your head.
'You do not want me to start talking about my projects,' you say. 'I can talk about it for hours. Just ask this one here.'
You point with your head at Aleksander. But he smiles.
'I'm afraid I'm a bad example, as I enjoy listening to you talking about things that are passionate for you,' he says. You blush again.
'And I really want to know how it works, it sounds fascinating,' Nikolai insists and looks at Kirigan. 'But first… would you mind checking on Grisha training? Zoya said she'd like to hear your thoughts about how they're doing.'
'Really?' the Darkling asks, raising his eyebrows.
'Well, not exactly, but I know that's what she meant,' Lantsov admits.
'Very well,' Aleksander agrees and walks to you. He presses a kiss to the top of your head and looks at your face, humming.
'What?' you ask, too late realising you're walking into a trap.
'You have lips,' he says, confusing you. 'And I have lips. Interesting…'
'Indeed,' you agree, not able to stop a smile forming on your face. 'We should test if they're compatible later.'
'Later,' Kirigan agrees, grinning, and walks away. You risk a look at the King, red as a tomato. But he's smiling.
'So, the kefta?' he asks, saving you from your embarrassment. 'What if Tamar throws her axe at it?'
While you're explaining your design to Nikolai, the Darkling hurries to the training ground with a spring in his step. Until he senses a familiar presence. He stops with a sigh. He waits a beat.
'Come out,' he says. 'I know you're here… mother.'
Baghra comes out of the shadows. She stares at her son grimly.
'What is your goal in all of this?' she demands. Aleksander scoffs and spreads his arms.
'I've missed you as well, mother,' he replies sarcastically. 'I've been well, thank you for asking. Well, besides the time I was dead.'
'You and only you are responsible for your death,' the old woman says, walking closer to him.
'I'm well aware,' Kirigan says. 'But I'm here now.'
'Yes,' Baghra says. 'What for?'
'Everything I want, I told to the King already. I don't have to explain myself to you.'
'Oh, but he can't see so clearly through your lies as I can. So? What are you really after? And what else do you want from that poor girl?'
'She is what I want. Nothing else matters but her. Now, excuse me. But our king has given me an assignment.'
He turns and attempts to walk away. But his mother grasps his wrist tightly. He tenses. Just like he was a child. But he isn't one anymore. He turns to her with a glare. She answers with one of her own.
'What is it in her that doesn't allow you to let her finally go?' she asks. He scoffs. He leans down, looming over Baghra.
'She's a mess of gorgeous chaos,' he says quietly, 'and you can see it in her eyes. She is… everything I've always wanted. And I warn you, mother… try to take her away from me… and I will feel no remorse in getting rid of you.'
'Do you really expect me to believe that you'll just let go of centuries of plotting for one girl?' the old woman scoffs. The glare she receives almost makes her shiver.
'After everything she's been through for me?' he asks. 'Yes.'
'What do you know what that girl has been through?' Baghra asks, getting back her confidence. But once again, the look in her son's eyes makes her freeze.
'I know they've informed you about… visions of me… that [Y/N] had,' he says slowly after a moment and she nods, confirming it. 'My nichevoy'a connected us. I was dead, yes. But thanks to a part of me being alive in Nikolai Lantsov, I was still here in a way. All the time I was by [Y/N]'s side. Yes, she could only see me at nights and not always. Because if I were to show myself to her every time that she fell asleep, I think it would have broken us both. But I was there. I watched her, sitting in that cell. I watched her losing herself. I watched her spirit slowly dying. I watched her being completely alone, scared and just barely alive.'
With every sentence he raises his voice and it becomes more passionate. Baghra's eyes go wide. She takes a step back against her own will. Aleksander pulls back, regaining his composure.
'So, don't question me what do I know about her sacrifices,' he says. 'Because I saw it. Every moment alone. Every moment she lied and manipulated, just so she could bring me back. I'm well aware of it all. I know that I don't deserve her. But I will gladly create another Fold if someone will try to take her from me. No matter who they'll be. And yes. If she doesn't want to rule by my side, if she just wants to have a peaceful life together with people she cares about, then damn it all, I'll give it to her. Because I'll choose her happiness over mine every time. And what's more, I know that with her by my side, it will be mine happiness as well.'
His mother stares at him, stunned. He challenges her with his gaze for a moment. When she doesn't say anything, he turns and walks away abruptly without a goodbye. She stares after him until he disappears behind a corner. Then… she smiles slightly.
'Maybe there's still hope for you,' she says softly, 'you stupid boy.'
*
Genya basically runs through the corridors of the Little Palace the moment she hears Tolya is back. She throws the door outside open and almost jumps down the stairs, then throws her arms around her dear friend.
'Genya!' Alina laughs, hugging her back. 'Oh, how I've missed you!'
'And I you, in case you haven't notice,' Safin says. Alina laughs again and the girls pull away from each other. They look at one another, noticing all the changes.
'How are… things?' Starkov asks hesitantly. Genya's good mood immediately dampens.
'They're… good,' she answers. 'At least for now. Hello, Mal.'
'Genya,' Oretsev greets her, nodding politely. Genya exhales slowly.
'Do you want to unpack first or do you want to get over it?' she asks. 'I know Nikolai is anxious to see you both, but you must be tired, so I'm sure he'll understand if you want to rest.'
'I'm afraid I won't be able to relax until I… see him,' Alina sighs. Safin nods in understanding and heads toward the Grand Palace.
'They have a meeting now,' she explains. 'Nikolai was informed you're getting closer and he thought it would be better if he was present during your meeting.'
'I think it's for the best,' Starkov agrees. 'If we're really supposed to work together, it wouldn't be good if we tore each other's throat right away.'
'Quite so,' Genya confirms. Two women chat with each other, excited to hear what the other has to say. Inside the Grand Palace, they meet Nikolai on their way to his chambers.
'Thought I heard your beautiful voice,' he says with a dazzling smile. 'Don't worry, he's still in my chambers. We're having a break. Wonderful to see you.'
'And you,' Alina says, hugging Lantsov tightly. 'You look well.'
'Thank you,' the King chuckles and pulls away. 'I definitely feel better than for the past months. Our dear Mal didn't want to start from meeting with him?'
'No, he's right-' Alina starts with a frown, turning. Her heart stops when she doesn't see her husband. She looks with panic at Genya.
'He was right behind us,' she says. But Safin gives her a troubled look. Because honestly, she can't be certain if Mal has followed them at all.
In the meantime, you finish the last batch of the antidote for today. You put it away and wipe the sweat from your forehead. You sense someone looking at you, so you look up. You freeze, seeing no other than Mal Oretsev.
'Here I am,' he says, spreading his arms. You raise your eyebrows.
'I can see that,' you say and clean your station, not giving him attention. He frowns and walks to you.
'I know you're the one that demanded Alina's presence here,' he says. 'And I understand why. You want revenge for her killing Kirigan. But if you want to kill someone, let it be me. I was supposed to die that day anyway.'
'Who says I want to kill anyone?' you ask, looking at him. He stares at you, surprised. You scoff and walk around the table. You face him and cross your arms.
'I wanted Alina here, because I know we're going to need her in the coming battle… or battles,' you say and shrug. 'True, maybe I want to take revenge on her. But I don't want anyone to die.'
'Then how are you going to take it?' Oretsev asks. 'Revenge, I mean. What are you going to do?'
'That's the most beautiful part,' you say and smirk. 'I don't have to do anything.'
'What is that supposed to mean?' Mal asks, frowning. You touch his chest and then poke it.
'She's already doing it for me,' you say. 'I knew it the moment you walked in her and asked me to kill you. You're missing it, don't you? Being the amplifier?'
Oretsev tenses. Oh, you've hit a nerve.
'You have nothing now,' you say quietly. 'Nothing but her. But it's not enough, no matter how hard you try to convince yourself. Your tracker's abilities were your greatest joy and source of pride. And she took it away. She took it away and didn't even allow you to leave, to finally get peace. What's more, to bring you back, she did exactly the thing she said she wouldn't. She used merzost.'
Mal takes a step back. He looks at you sharply, with a hint of surprise. You chuckle.
'Oh, yes, I know how she did that,' you confirm. 'I sensed it that day. And I wanted to tear her apart. For condemning Aleksander for his use of merzost and then doing the exact same thing. The difference? He wanted an army to fight with the king, so Grisha could finally be safe. And she did it so she didn't have to sacrifice anything. But there's always a price. And I'm gladly going to watch her pay hers.'
You stare at each other grimly for a moment. Then, you walk past him and head to the door. But before you can reach it, you hear hurried footsteps and a moment later Alina shows up in the threshold, panting. She glares at you and brings her hands together.
'Don't you dare hurt him,' she growls. You snort.
'I have no intention of hurting either of you,' you say, surprising Starkov. You walk slowly to her. You eye each other.
'Don't you want to take revenge of me for killing him?' Alina spats.
'Like I've just told your dear husband… congratulations by the way… of course, I want you to suffer for what you've put me through,' you answer and lean to her ear. 'But I don't have to do a thing to get what I want. You're already doing it for me.'
The Sun Summoner pulls away sharply. She looks at you with confusion, warily.
'And what am I doing?' she snarls.
'You're living,' you answer, stunning her even more. 'You're living and time doesn't touch you. Contrary to him. He's mortal. And you're not. One day you're going to lose him and you'll see exactly what I felt. Loneliness. Pain.'
'It will still take years,' Alina says angrily. 'Until then I may die very well myself. And you won't see me suffering from losing Mal.'
'True,' you agree, shrugging. 'But until then I'm going to satisfy myself with what's happening to your soul.'
'I beg your pardon?' Starkov asks harshly. Just then Nikolai and Genya finally catch up, both of them panting. They both freeze when they see yours and Alina's stand down.
'A few years ago, you'd have begged me not to touch him,' you say. 'And now? Now your first response, even though I was steps ahead of him, was to threaten me. Does that remind you of anyone?'
The Sun Summoner stiffens. You grin at her.
'I'm really going to enjoy watching you fall into his footsteps, while he finally gets the happiness he's longed for,' you say and wink. 'It was good to see you, Alina, Mal. I can't wait to work with you.'
You walk toward the door, leaving stunned Starkov behind you. Lantsov and Safin let you pass, watching you silently. No one says a word, until they no longer hear your footsteps.
'She's changed,' the Sun Summoner says quietly.
'Well, she's spent two and a half years in a cell,' the King sighs.
'Besides… who of us can tell we've actually known her before?' Genya sighs. Mal joins his wife and grabs her hand.
'Well, at least I think she was telling the truth about not wanting to kill us,' he says. Alina turns on him quickly.
'What were you thinking coming here on your own?' she scoffs. He cups her cheek.
'That I don't want you to die,' he answers simply. She stares at him for a moment. Then, she sighs and leans her forehead on his.
'I guess we should see him now?' she asks quietly. He nods. They join hands again and follow Nikolai and Genya. They expect to find Kirigan in Lantsov's chambers, but they find him outside the Little Palace, surrounded by little Grisha. They're hurling a question after question at him, and he tries to answer them all, laughing. Not far away you stand, smiling softly.
'Miss Starkov,' Aleksander says when he notices you. Children Grisha quickly fall silent, then scatter away. Alina separates from the group and faces the Darkling, her fists clenched. It's so weird seeing his face again, hearing his voice. She wasn't aware he still has such a hold on her.
'I'm truly glad to see you well,' he says and glances behind her. 'And my cousin as well. I'd apologise for everything but I know you won't believe I'm sincere.'
'No, I won't,' the Sun Summoner confirms harshly. Kirigan smiles wryly. He extends his hand to her.
'Can I at least hope we can put our differences aside and work together for the good of Ravka and all that we hold dear?' he asks. Alina eyes his hand for a moment, before she finally shakes it.
'For all that we care about,' she agrees. He smiles at her and she shivers. He lets go of her hand. Nikolai joins them and claps their shoulders.
'Now that we have this over with,' he says, 'I need you back, Kirigan, for our meeting.'
'Of course,' Aleksander says, his voice smooth. Lantsov looks at the Sun Summoner.
'You and Mal take all the time you need to rest,' he says. Alina nods. She watches the King and his peace advisor walking away, already immersed in a conversation. She turns her gaze away and it falls on you.
'See you tomorrow,' you say, noticing her look, and walk away. Genya and Mal join Alina.
'It's going to be hard, isn't it?' Oretsev asks. 'Working with them?'
'For now, it hasn't been bad,' Genya answers. 'But neither of us killed Kirigan, so…'
'Let's just hope they will keep their word,' the Sun Summoner says grimly. 'But if they try anything… I will kill them both this time.'
A/N: Thank you for reading! Let me know your thoughts! Reblog, like and comment if you could. Every comment makes my day!
This can also be found on Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/works/52696933/chapters/135403246
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Timid Yuuri? I Think Not!
I can’t tell if this is an unpopular opinion or not, because even 6+ years later, the Yuri on Ice fandom is rich and wonderful. It’s a fandom where there seems to be something for everyone.
But one thing I do see a lot of, and at least if @rikeijo​‘s takes are correct (and given her translations, I believe them), there is a rabid subset of YOI that firmly stand in the uke!Yuuri and seme!Victor camp, to such a degree that there was backlash about seeing long-haired young Victor because it did not fit the mold of perfect masculine boyfriend assertive Victor and soft feminine timid Yuuri.
Which... <points to canon> Yuuri has something to say about that.
When we first meet Yuuri, he’s a ball of anxiety and self-doubt. He’s had a horrific debut at the GPF, and his dog has died.
Yet, his first encounter with Victor Nikiforov, his idol, is him turning away from an offer of a commemorative photo. Turning down and walking away are already not behaviors of someone who is timid. Ashamed and depressed that his idol didn’t even seem to recognize him as a competitor? Yes. Timid and uke? Nope.
I often wonder if the timidity idea came from the other first encounter, yes, that one. Naked-and-confident Victor in the onsen declaring himself Yuuri’s coach. Yuuri shell-shocked and overly accommodating. On top of that, Yuuri lets Yurio bulldoze him, lets Victor set the terms of the Onsen on Ice, and goes along with it all with nary a complaint.
At least at the beginning, we know Yuuri thinks of Victor as a god. We see him do a dogeza for being late, see him flustered with the touch and attention that Victor gives him, see the way his face goes moony each time Victor speaks.
And then... as Victor is telling Yuuri to remember sometime how it felt being with a lover, Yuuri reacted like this:
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Yup. That is the face he made as he shouted “huh?!” at Victor, before he came back to himself and apologized profusely. That “huh?!” is not timid.
Personally, I think this Yuuri, the “huh?!” Yuuri is the real one, sliding behind the mask of deference because his idol is coaching him, scared that Victor might lose interest and abandon him.
And from that “huh?!” moment onward, we get more and more of the real Yuuri.
We get eye rolls when Victor changes into a suit for the regional competition.
We get full on insubordination when Victor says to cut some of his quads.
We get battle-mode Yuuri letting Victor apply his lip balm.
And it all goes downhill from there.
In Beijing, Yuuri scolded Victor for interrupting his interview to talk food. He refused the food that would turn his stomach (as well as the alcohol), and finally... when Victor totally fumbled on coaching Yuuri through his panic attack, Yuuri... unleashed.
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You know who acted like the experienced and assertive one after this conversation? I’ll give you one hint. It wasn’t Victor.
Yes, Victor absolutely was the one who initiated that kiss. But even Yuuri’s reaction to it (after the initial shock of kissing Victor on live TV) was “oh!”
Yet, these moments are not even the cream of the crop. There is one moment that stands above them all. Yes, I am referring to the tie.
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Victor is hamming it up for the audience in Russia. He is not paying all of his attention to Yuuri. Yuuri takes issue with this.
There is nothing timid or uke about that tie tug. That is the type of tie tug that awakened something in Victor Nikiforov (if it had not already been awakened by his gorgeous chaos goblin boyfriend already.)
This is not to say that Yuuri has no shy and tender moments, he absolutely does. This is not to say that Victor is actually the uke, he absolutely is not.
This is just to say that the thing about Yuuri and Victor that make them compelling and wonderful is that they cannot be fit into obvious little boxes like uke and seme.
It’s what is so wonderful about Victor and Yuuri. That we can imagine them in whatever configuration we want to, and it works!
It means that I cannot wait for Ice Adolescence, with that soft and sweet Victor. Because Yuuri Katsuki was not an uke seeking a seme, he was nuanced and confident and sweet and chaotic, and absolutely perfect for Victor Nikiforov.
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dia-souls · 7 months
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Pairing: Kino 🎮 and Yui 🌸
Author: Admin Irsa
Genre : ⚠️ Romance, Tragedy end ⚠️
TW: Forced relationship, Pregnancy, Blood mentioned, Death, Tragedy Ending
Admin's Note: I am back with another one shot and this time pairing is kino and Yui as we all know there is not so many fics about them that is something that hyped me while writting it. Kinoyui and Shinyui has very strong rivalry for being my fav that's the reason I asked for your opinion. I don't know how I came up with this idea tbh words came to me while writting I hope you all will enjoy as there aren't much CD and route related to Kino so it was a bit hard to create a Kinoyui one shot.....
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🌟 Distant Stars 🌟
Kino sighed as he looked at Yui sleeping besides him peacefully. His hand caressed her tender cheek which has now become chubby because of her good health. This has become a daily routine of her arguing with Kino. Kino used to reply her back but stopped because Yui got sensitive and starts crying and then he comforts her then she sleeps, his hand went to her bulging belly which had his and Yui's child inside.
This child is forced on her. Yui doesn't love Kino but he is sure this feeling inside his heart is love for her the amount of pride he feels when he sees her belly.
Kino got up from their bed. He pulled cover on her, letting her rest. He has now become king of vampires and he needs to do work. After killing all Sakamaki and Mukami he become the only option to the throne. Yui was now his wife, he had an eye on her for long time.
Kino at start saw Yui as a plaything. He didn't care what she wants. She was alive for his amusement, but he started catching feelings for her and he thought this feeling isn't love. Kino as a big fool denied this feeling and called it lust. As time passed he realized that he is desperate for her for, her presence which frustrated him to the core so he decided to get physical with her their intimacy was forced as Yui had zero feelings for him.
He did forced her but after the deed he had big regret. He did felt good by doing it but the moment he looked at Yui crying and sobbing, his heart ache. She after that started avoiding him and locked herself in room refusing to see him, Kino also decided to avoid her as he thought it was best, during their time apart kino realized how much he loves her.
His confession was met with a huge slap on the face, Yui had tears rolling down her cheeks like a waterfall and he immediately left her alone. Reassured that Yuri would take care of her, the news of Yui's pregnancy came out and that's what made them be able to communicate normally again.
Kino loved this child, he had many reasons to do so, as Yui came out of that room and began to transform into her normal self, this child brought them both closer, as if they were tied, so Yui still has a grudge against him, but Yui is a good person. Morality is what makes her endure Kino. She does all these things just for the sake of her child so that child will be normal. Kino is sure that he will start loving the baby when it is born, because the baby is not born yet, it has changed a lot after it was born, it will become a symbol of their love, Yui and Kino will forget about their past and start a new life with their baby. They will forget past mistakes and regrets.
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Kino walked in his office to see a pile of documents.
"Ahh! Shit... I miss my old life!"
"Don't say that you are now a king!" Yuri said while bringing more papers.
"Don't remind me... I am so tired. I just work, work and work this is all I do my old man also had this position yet he had enough time to have fun with his children life."
Kino leaned towards his chair and rubbed his temple.
"Kino.... Be serious we need to start working. Besides you need visit vibora castle. They requires your presence."
"What? what thoes snakes want from me?"
"We just received an invitation from them and we need to go there to see what they want."
Kino sighed.
"Yeah.. yeah sure."
"Good let's start working then shall we!" Yuri said while lifting a document.
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Kino decided to take a break, he got up from his seat then he noticed Yui so he walked closer to the window. He saw Yui walking in garden and looking at roses. Does she like thoes rose? He will make sure to get them planted all over the garden!
Kino eyes widened as he saw Yui gripping the rose which has throns and was hurting herself. Kino immediately teleported their.
"Are you sane!!"
He said while throwing the rose away from her hand and he noticed her hand dripping with her blood. He glared at yui.
He brought her hand closer to his mouth to lick the blood off her hand. But Yui yanked her hand away from him.
"Look what you did ! Idiot!!"
She glared at him.
"Why do you care?! What I do to myself is none of your business!!? "
Kino's face became red with anger but he need to be the calm one as Yui isn't in condition to put stress on. He immediately hit her main point of weakness to make her obey.
"Okay! I won't bother you but.... Yui you have my, I mean our baby inside you, if you hurt yourself the baby will also be hurt... We both agreed that we will change for the baby. So.. you don’t want the baby to become Subaru right?!! "
Yui's eyes widened. That's true she can't do that. She can't be this cruel to her baby, it's her baby after all. Kino might have done wrong to her but their baby is innocent and it did nothing wrong. She looked down because she was embarrassed of her action.
Kino looked at her gently this time. He pulled her for a hug.
"Yui... You and my baby are most important to me.... Please don't hurt yourself like that... I am not saying this because of child inside you but because I love you."
He looked at her pink eyes.
"You already know why I care because I love Yui even if I want I can't stop caring about you."
He smiled lightly and put her hand on his heart.
"It doesn't and can't stop minding its buisness, it always want to look at you and be with you."
Yui's eyes softened at his confession but she can't deny his cruel action.... she looked at him licking the blood off her hand. Kino loves her and cares for her...... he is changing for her. Yui didn't resist or stop him from licking her blood and healing her scars. The scars on her heart are also healing with his gentleness, his patience and love.
"I am going to go out today..... So take care of youself."
"Huh? Where are you going?!" Yui turned to look at him.
Kino smiled at her.
"You don't want me to go?"
Yui remained quite at his words.
Kino smiled as she is behaving like him. When he was catching feeling for her he always wanted to know where she is what is she going to do. Kino knows his relationship is progressing with Yui. Slowly this will turn into love.
"Don't worry, I will return by night. You just need to tak care of yourself till I return." kino walked closer to kiss her forehead and Yui didn't resist and letted him.
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"LEAVE HER!! ...... You please don't do that don't!! Just don't!!" . Kino yelled as he watched Yui being taken by founder.
"You are no one to stop me vampire, know your place!" Shin said as he kicked him.
He glanced at Yui who was behind him on floor. Yui immediately looked at Kino and started running towards him only to be grabbed by Shin.
"Hoh? Where do you think you are going?!"
Shin threw Yui on hard floor not caring about her condition. It's not like the child is founder or his child.
"YOU BASTARD LEAVE HER - - "
His face met with Shin's kick. Kino spitted blood out. He coughed some blood.
Shin then looked at Yui, walking towards her. Yui crawled away from him fearing his action. Yui whimpered as she was grabbed by her hair.
"Why do you get pregnant by him? You choose to carry a child of some inferior being such as him huh?!! You had a chance to carry a founder child!?!" Shin said as he grabbed her again to lift her.
"No... Nghh... Leave..... Her..... Shin I beg you kill me but leave her and the baby... Please don't touch her please...."
Kino was losing consciousness as he was restrained and now was tired. He cursed at himself for being weak and idiot for falling into Shin's trap he sended a fake invitation so Kino left the palace which made the castle vulnerable as vampire king wasn't present to protect it. Shin attacked the castle while it was vulnerable . And his purpose was to kidnap Yui but Kino upon hearing the news returned immediately but it was too late as Shin threatened to kill Yui if he didn't pass his power to him.
Kino obeyed and transferred power as he was too scared for his family safety.
Shin now became powerful enough to defeat all vampires and ghouls present as his army was already strong but now he is superior.
Shin laughed cruely.
"You know what is going to happen?"
He came to him slowly while smirking he bended to his eye level.
"Nnghh... Agh.... Shin... please..... kill me, leave her.... do.. n't hurt her... "
Kino was nearing his end. Yui was still crying. She was shouting his name as she herself was in sheer pain but her heart was hurting for kino.
Kino laughed sadly at her. She was now begging for him to not to leave her. He knows he isn't going to make it alive out off here just when they were getting closer to happiness reaching their happy ending this happened. Kino can see her love for him and her affection for him.
He wished he can hear her confession.
Shin laughed at scene crazily.
"You know what I plan to do? I plan to dethrone Nii-san and I will become the king, the leader, the only founder alive in this whole world!! Isn't it crazy my dreams are coming true!"
He chuckled. He looked at Yui.
"Don't worry I will make sure you will live. "
He turned to kino.
"I won't hurt her for sure.... But her baby, no! No!! Your baby will die I will replace yours with mine!"
Both of them widened their eyes.
"Yui will live and will be mother of my children. Founders race won't die. They will continue. they will never go extinct."
He turned to Yui and grabbed her face. Yui was now hicupping because of crying so much her face was swollen. Shin looked in her eyes.
"Don't worry! I will quickly give you a baby you won't suffer more I won't hurt you! "
Yui cried at his words.
Shin took his sword out and walked towards Kino.
"No!! NO!! SHIN PLEASE DON'T..... KINO please.... don't..... go.... don't.. lea.. ve.. M.. E!! "
Yui yelled while crying her tears not stopping.
Kino laughed gently at her.
"Don't cry Yui... I hope.... you will live happily... my Yui I love you.... I was so cruel to you forgive.. me for... everything.... Don't cry..."
Yui's face was the last thing he saw before Shin sword stabbed him.
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xo-lesserafim · 11 months
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FALLING FOR YOUR SMILE AND EYES
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EPISODE 2. WTF
author’s note: Episode 2 , LETS GOOOO! But thank you for reading<3. But i make each chapter or “episode” while watching the actual one so thats why I’m word for word<3
Bold: Korean
Italics: Over the phone
Both: Korean and Over the Phone
Back to masterlist
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“KITTY” I yelled trying to find her.
“Kitty! Are you okay?” I asked once I found her.“
No, I just found out my boyfriend is cheating on me” She says almost bursting in tears.
“ Hey, it’s okay. Don’t cry.” I said.
“Just Stop trying to comfort me Andrea.” Kitty said.
I felt hurt but she didn’t mean it, right?”
But I still stood, maybe to still comfort her.
“Dae, I don’t wanna talk to you. Just leave me-.”
“Sorry, I’m just looking for the loo” A guy says.
“I’m Alex Finnerty from Melbourne, Australia. I’m a new teacher here this year.”
“ Why are you not Dae?” Kitty asks.
“ You mean the guy you don’t wanna talk to?” Alex says.
“Are you all right? Can I get you anything?” Alex asked.
“ Never mind.” Kitty says. “ You’re American, right?”
“ Yea” I said. “ I really admire you guys over there.” “…… also very loud.” Alex says.
“ What?” Kitty says.
“ I just notice that Americans speak louder than everyone else.”
“Forgot everything that just happened.” Kitty says.
“ I am going back in there and I am not leaving without answers. Let’s go Andrea.”
“ Excuse me” I ask.
“ Those two girls treat Korean Guys like Pokémon. They are trying to catch them all.” The guy said.
“ Not interested.” “ Get over yourself. I’m trying to help her find Dae.” I say.
“Okay, who are you?” Q asks.
“I’m Andrea Song Covey.”
“ And I’m Kitty Song Covey.”
“ You’re Kitty and Andrea?” Q asks.
“ Wait are you Q?” Kitty asks.
“ Track Star, fellow American, heart of gold?” I finished.
“ Guilty as charged. I feel like we should hug right now. Should We?”
“ Maybe later. I need to find Dae.” Kitty says.
“ So you’re the pen pal?” The other guy asks.
“ So you’re Minnie Mouse?” I reply back. “
If he’s Q, then you must be Min Ho.” Kitty says. “ Of course you are. Where’s Dae?”
I followed Kitty to find Dae.
“ What the hell is going on?” Kitty asks.
“ It’s not what it looks like.”
“It looks like you’re a cheater. Are you not upset? He’s been cheating on both of us.” She says to Yuri.
“ No he’s been cheating on you. I already knew about you already. Dae’s American pen pal. I just didn’t know you were you until a few moments ago.”
As Kitty crash into the dessert tower, I fell into the cupcake so she wouldn’t have to be alone.
I mean this dress isn’t my best dress at-least. “ What? Never seen a girl crash i to a dessert tower before?” Kitty says.
“ And never seen a girl fall into a bunch or cupcakes before?” I say.
“ Nothing to see here, people!” We both say.
As she fell down, I was to kinda catch her you could say.
“ Fine, maybe there something to see.” Kitty says.
“ Kitty are you okay?” Dae asks.
“ Get away from me.”
“ And me.” I said running to catch up with Kitty.
Back in the dorms, we were packing up because I don’t wanna be here with Kitty and I feel so bad for her.
When we heard people coming she went to the bed, I went to the door to listen.
“Spill it! When did you get with Yuri? And Where? And how far?” Minho Asks.
“ And most importantly, why?” Q says.
“ Dae you little scammer. What did you convince Yuri to buy you that suit?” Minho asks.
“ How do you know I didn’t buy it?”
“Because it costs 5k.”
“Seriously” Dae says.
“ I don’t know, I feel bad for Kitty.”
“ I don’t.”
“ Thats cold, Min ho. Breaking up with someone is brutal.”
“Except it wasn’t a breakup because it wasn’t a real relationship. No one’s gonna blame you for upgrading a pen pal for an actual girlfriend.” Minho says.
Kitty scoff -shouts.
“ KITTY SHUT THE FUCK UP!” I said whispering.
“Marius?” Q asks.
“ No,no,no!” Kitty says.
“ Your fault kitkat!” I say as we run to our bed to hide.
“I thought Marius went back to Greece?” Q asks.
“ Maybe he changed his mind.” Dae says.
“ Hmm” “Oy, Marius. Wake up! Time for Class!” Minho says as I shush Kitty.
As they were pulling on the blanket we were pulling back to prevent them from pulling off of us.
Once they got it off, I screamed my voice out of me.
“AHHHHHHHH” I screamed.
After screams later the boys went into the living room.
“ Dae’s crazy ex pen pal and her sister broke into our dorm to murder us!”
“ This is our room.” I said.
“ You guys are listed as Song Covey” Q says.
“ So?” Kitty asks.
“ Song can be a guy’s name. That’s why they assigned you guys to the guys dorm.” Dae says.
“What?” Kitty and I say.
“They did this on purpose.
So Kitty could be closer to Dae and Puppy here could get closer.. to me. Plus I thought the little pup knew how to speak Korean.” Min ho says.
“ I told you she was hitting on me on the plane ride over.”
“ I was not hitting on you. But whatever you say Minnie Mouse. And I can speak Korean, I was just blanking out on the time!” I say.
A few seconds later. “Kitty” Dae says. “ Can we please talk?”
“ No, I never wanna speak to you again.” “ Kitty.” “I want my necklace back.”
“ Your necklace?”
“ Yea, the one I gave you when your mom died?”
“ Yea, I have it around somewhere.”
“ Somewhere?”
“ I’ll find it”
“ You don’t even know where it is. Dae, that belonged to my mom.” “
I’ll bring it back to you, Kitty. I promise.”
“Your promises are literally worthless.”
Kitty and I went back into our room. “
All of Dae’s stuff is in the room. Where is he going to sleep?” Min ho says.
As Min ho was saying that Kitty threw a pillow in his face.
In early morning, when Kitty and I were ready to leave for the airport, we had to snuck around Dae.
A few minutes later , Dae was coming over to talk with Kitty.
“ Kitty! I’ve been all over campus trying to find you. Listen, what you saw yesterday me— Sorry. Umm,. The Truth is that— Why is she calling me?”
“ Cause she’s your girlfriend.”
“ No. Just let me explain Kitty.”
“No. After everything, there’s nothing you can say that’s gonna make me stay.”.
“ Maybe there’s something I can do.”
As Dae and Kitty were about to kiss “Dae Heon!” I heard, Dae’s dad was Yuri’s Driver?
As Kitty and I were going to the dorms I heard Q and Min Ho say
“ Dae, have you seen this video of Mr. Han? It’s kind of blowing up.” “ I bet Yuri loves the drama.”
“ I don’t particularly care.” Kitty says as I’m walking to see the video.
“Kitty. Andrea.” Q says.
“ I thought you guys left.” Min ho says.
“We did, but we decided to stay.” Kitty says.
“ And not that it’s any of your guys business, but it isn’t about a boy.”
“ Oh, sweetie” Q says.
“ Our mom went here and being here makes me feel closer to her than I ever have been.” I say.
“WAIT! Dae is on TV?” Kitty says as she pushes me to Min ho and makes me fall on top of him.
“Get off me Puppy.” “
No, MINNIE MOUSE!”
“Guys, shush” Kitty says.
“ so lettuce move on” Gosh I wanted to scream and punch the kid. “
Well played” Q said.
Yuri had tried to hole Dae’s hand, but he wouldn’t let her. “
Oh my gosh. He’s faking it. That’s a fake relationship.” Kitty said.
“Are you sure Kitty?” I said.
“Yes, I’m sure of it.”
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lynnieos · 3 months
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mafukasa please!! I think they’re so funny
Heyyy how you doin. Was supposed to do yours yesterday but Shit Happened so I couldn't. Sorry ;-;
Mafukasa my fucking babies.
So I need to set the stage here. I think their relationship would start developing AFTER mafuyu makes some progress with her recovery (like after living with kanade for a WHILE) because let's face it mafuyu wouldn't be into him where she is right now (nor would she be ready for a relationship cause mental health)
ANYWAY
they meet through mizuki because tsukasa needs help practicing his English and rui can't know because it's supposed to be a surprise for the troupe so mizuki sends mafuyu to him
Eventually English lessons turn into study sessions which turn into kissing sessions yk (make out was too suggestive so I used kissing cause that's all they're doing)
Mafuyu pined so fucking hard for tsukasa for so long and had literally no idea because she's emotionally constipated and didn't realize her feelings were romantic so she when she started having feelings for tsukasa she thought she was dying
Tsukasa... Poor tsukasa sjajjaa
He is so fucking gay for mafuyu and he has to deal with being in the most yuri-esque scenarios ever while trying desperately not to die from the sheer embarrassment
Mafuyu never shuts up about tsukasa and everyone is tired of their shit by the time she actually manages to get with him
They get finally together because mafuyu was asked (forced) to make a fucking move already so she just straight up kabedons him anime-style and kisses him (with permission beforehand).
I think mafuyu is absolutely horrendous with romance so she tries to flirt and fails miserably (tsukasa is stupid as fuck so he's into it)
Tsukasa can be a little overwhelmed by how forward mafuyu is (hypocrite) and since mafuyu can be kinda stupid she doesn't understand that saying things like "I want to kiss you" and "i am in love with you" are REALLY intense things to say after dating for a week
As soon as they start dating mafuyu (in mafuyu style) cranks up the affection to 100%. Tsukasa cannot emotionally handle it so mafuyu has to slow down a bit (tsukasa really likes it hes just overwhelmed)
Tsukasa comes over to kanade's a lot (normally with honami. Gasp. Honakana mafukasa double date anyone) to help with the house and help with taking care of mafuyu (and kanade by extension). Make sure she's eating and going outside and all that
The first time mafuyu can taste stuff again it's with only niigo but she reports it to tsukasa who bursts into tears
Mafuyu likes it when tsukasa does her hair because he's always so soft and gentle (hc: mafumom was really rough with mafuyu's hair so she normally hates it when people touch her hair. Niigo and tsukasa are the only exceptions)
Mafuyu can and has picked tsukasa up. This is canon because I said so.
Tsukasa sometimes (gently) scolds mafuyu for things and after he's done mafuyu kisses him and he forgets everything he's talking about in favor of kissing her
tsukasa loves receiving physical touch and loves giving words of affirmation. Mafuyu loves giving physical touch and loves receiving words of affirmation. Do you see where I'm going with this
Mafuyu got her egg cracked by tsukasa (tsukasa called them handsome and that was the end of cis mafuyu)
This is so gonna become a fic
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deus-and-the-machina · 6 months
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MCYT Yuri week - day 6, sleep/party
for @mcyt-yuri-week this sure is a sleep party! sleepover? it sure is a party. It's also on ao3. enjoy!
When Pearl had invited Cleo over to the…‘Boatem Sleepover’, somehow she didn’t expect this. 
The five looney neighbors plus Cub were all in a circle folded forward on the ground and muttering some weird chants. Cleo began to back away, starting to understand what the vibe here was. Unfortunately for her, Pearl had a sixth sense and popped up just as she turned away. “Cleo! Come join us!”
She really, really shouldn’t, especially given the look of manic exhaustion in Pearl’s eyes, but part of her was also a slave to the whims of society conventions. She’d been invited! Even if it was some weird cult, backing out now would be a tad awkward. So they gave Pearl a strained smile. “I’m here? Hi! Now uh, what is this…?”
“Oh we’re staying awake so the moon doesn’t come down on all of us.” Cleo screamed internally.
“Cool! And you want me to…?”
Pearl giggled. “Isn’t it obvious? Stay awake with us! Enjoy the moon in all her beauty so she doesn’t feel left out anymore. Apparently we skip over her too much. Gotta give even the night time some loving, ya know.”
Cleo glanced over at the chanting Boatem members, then back to Pearl. “I suppose I can stay awake? But don’t expect me to start doing weird chanting or anything.”
With a squeal, Pearl hugged their arm. “Oh thank you Cleo, you won’t regret it!”
I already am! 
Pearl led her over to the others, babbling something or other about an introduction and slumber parties. The others lifted their heads to greet her.
“Hi Cleo!
“Hi Cleo.”
“Heya.”
“Mmgn, hey Cleo.” That was Mumbo, who looked close to passing out already. Honestly all of them looked absolutely exhausted. No wonder they were all being freaky! 
Pearl led her to a spot on the grass where the two sat down, the other woman sprawling out immediately on her back. She gazed up at the stars. “Honestly, it’s kinda fun once you get used to it. We’re having a slumber party!”
Gingerly, Cleo settled down next to her. “Mmkay, if you say so. I’m only here for you, just letting you know.
“Oh I know. That’s why I asked!” The tricky star girl threw her arms around Cleo’s waist, tucking herself into their backside. They rolled their eyes, but a slight grin tugged at their mouth. She patted Pearl’s head lighty, and began gearing herself up for a long night.
Two hours in, and the shrieking started. “Oh god, are those phantoms?” Cleo groaned, pushing herself up. The other ‘mooners’, as they called themself, jumped up and began to scramble, yelling illegibly. 
Having calmly gotten to her feet, Pearl surveyed the area with a gleam in her eye. “Yeah! This is the fun bit!”
“Pearl, I don’t think anyone in their right minds would call being dive bombed by phantoms ‘fun’.”
She threw back her head and cackled. “I’ve been awake for three days, Cleo! I’m running on nothing but adrenaline. This is the most fun I think I’ll ever get in my entire life!” Reaching out into the air, a netherite sword manifested in a flash of violet. She began slashing at the air wildly, running in circles. Just when Cleo had thought she’d witnessed the pinnacle of madness…
They caught a glimpse of the first phantom swooping towards them. “Pearl, watch out–” But her warning was evidently unneeded, as Pearl snapped around and leaped into the air, thrusting her sword up and skewering it through the stomach. 
Nervous frantic laughter erupted from who Cleo was pretty sure was Scar. The other Mooners had nothing in the way of organization, running around like headless chickens. To be fair, so was Pearl. She just had a sword about it. Resigning herself to the madness, Cleo sat back down and watched Pearl do her thing.
Dozens of dead phantoms later, some of which Grian and Cub have even managed to kill, the coast seemed to be clear. Pearl strutted back towards Cleo, huffing and puffing with effort. 
They were both taken aback by another screech as Pearl lunged forward to land right in front of Cleo, the sound of her sword skewering flesh echoing in Cleo’s ears. Looking up, the phantom was far too close to Cleo’s head for comfort. “Y’know what, this has been fun, but I think I’m going to leave now.”
Pearl yelped and staggered back so that she wasn’t nearly stepping on Cleo. “Wait! We’ve still gotta–” When a wave of exhaustion hit her. She stumbled and began to fall forward. Panic flared in Cleo’s chest as they rushed to catch her. The sword clattered to the ground.
Cleo maneuvered Pearl so that she was tucked in their arms bridal style. She was still awake, though not by much. While she mumbled to herself, Cleo placed a hand on her forehead. “Just sleep. I’ll take you to your base.”
With that slight bit of reassurance, Pearl promptly passed out. “And you,” they turned to the Mooners. “Please try to sleep too. No one likes phantoms or cults, thank you very much.” With a groan, Mumbo planted face first on the ground. Soon after, a faint snoring sound was coming from him. 
With a sigh, Cleo turned around and began marching towards Pearl’s boat. Someone who’d been ripping through phantoms one moment ago was now laid vulnerable and defenseless in their arms, head curled into their chest. Cleo felt their heart swell and kissed her on the forehead. 
“Sleep well, Pearl. We’ll all still be here when you awake. Hopefully with less phantoms.”
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shiro-s2e2-erukinzu · 11 months
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Anime only watchers and people who aren't caught up with the Manga, BEWARE... Cuz I'm about to discuss Spy X Family Mission 81... You have been warned...! 👌
[SPOILERS AHEAD FROM THIS POINT ON]
OH MY GOODNESS! 😱 THIS CHAPTER WAS SHORT BUT INTENSE!!
And my nerves are still getting to after reading it... So let's talk about it shall we...?
After some really cool action sequences, we are finally introduced to the mole...!!:
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Winston Wheeler, a man from the Communication Division that made a very scary (but great) first impression on me...!! 😲 (And though I originally thought that the mole was gonna be someone that we already knew... After finding out that there was a translation error in the last chapter, I kinda just figured that the mole would be a new character after awhile... 🤷 I just didn't expect him to be this cool and yet, VERY FRIGHTENING to me...! 😅)
Moving on, one of our favorite agents without a proper name, Agent Mustache (as I like to call him) gives us the details about where Wheeler is meeting up with the SSS...:
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Twilight is obviously quite determined to stop Wheeler (who he has worked with before) from giving that file to SSS; while on the other hand, Nightfall gives her two cents on the serious matter at hand...:
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And oh boy, Twilight's response to Nightfall is CLEARLY giving me the vibe of saying without saying to her: "I'm not ready to leave MY MISSION FAMILY behind just yet...! So BACK OFF!!" 😡 (my interpretation, of course...! 😌)
After that, we see Yuri and the rest of the other SSS agents arrive at their destination:
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And we learn that this mission was not signed off on:
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We go back to WISE's agents and Agent Mustache gives everyone the rundown of what each one of them will be doing, including Twilight, who has to shall the SSS from meeting up with Wheeler...:
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...But on the next page, we see that Wheeler has just gotten a phone call from a mystery person...:
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I don't know who could be on that other line, but whoever it may be (the SSS, another mole from WISE, or even Garden possibly), it can't be good... 😥
After that, Wheeler is shown surveying the area on top of the roof before he heads down and meets up with Yuri:
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And personally, as of right now, I don't I think that's Wheeler talking to Yuri... I think that that's Twilight...! 😤
Sure, the line about the green tie with the gemstone tiepin made me THINK that it's actually him, but what is Twilight's mission right now...: TO STALL THE SSS!! And we all know that Twilight is no slouch when it comes to disguises (unless it's to disguise Franky as a woman 😖), so I am 98 percent sure that Twilight is the one sending the SSS to the park!! (But, I'm still not 100% on it though...! 🤷)
And finally, after Agent Mustache and Nightfall notice that Wheeler hasn't shown up yet (making me believe EVEN MORE the Wheeler that talked to Yuri was Twilight), we see Wheeler meet up with this not-so-gentle man:
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And that was Mission 81, and like said in the beginning... THIS CHAPTER WAS SUPER INTENSE!! 😱
Man, I don't know what else to say... This arc is already off to a great start, and I'm excited and a bit nervous to see what happens next...!! 😵 But for now, I feel like need I to take breather after this chapter today...!
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As always, I'll see you all in the next mission!! Take care and be safe out there everyone...!! 😊 PEACE OUT Y'ALL!! ✌😙
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anime-allover · 2 years
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Competition
Gender neutral
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Yor vs y/n
The sister vs the s/o
This is one eventful day for Yuri Briar
I don't think Yuri will survive
This idea came from Anya
She said something about making Yuri suffer
Cooking
Both you and Yor made curry. You both sat it down on the table in front of Yuri. Yuri looked at the food and started to sweat when he saw the two plates. "Guys I don't think it's necessary to do th-"
"No it's necessary!" You yelled with a smile on your face. Yor nodded.
"This is sister bonding and I really want to see who will win!"
Yuri sighed and hurriedly eats(vomiting)Yor's food. He gave Yor a weak smile. "That was amazing dear sister!!" His eyes sparkling.
"Thank you Yuri!" She smiled back at him.
"Try mine next!" You said excitedly. Yuri nodded and eats your food. He actually finished the plate peacefully.
"Soo?" Both you said while getting closer to Yuri.
"W-well... both dishes was delicious but I see that I have to pick one. Sooooo.... this one goes to Yor!"He clap his hands. Yor jumped around in celebration.
"Dang it" you laughed a little while watching Yor.
The next round was cleaning
Yor finished before you so that point goes to her
The next one was jump rope
At the beginning both you and Yor was going at a fast pace but what screw you over is that Your foot got caught up in the rope which made you fell
And that made Yor get that point as well
Anya and Loid was just watching in the background
"Papa, I don't think this is a competition anymore."
Loid sighed and nodded his head. "Yeah, I have to agree to that."
Both of them want this one sided competition to stop
6 rounds later
Yor won with 9 full points with you none.
You're a little discouraged but you shrugged it off because that's Yuri's sister, of course she's gonna win.
"It's getting late, we should head home." You yawned and leaned your head onto Yuri's shoulder. "And you're gonna carry me." Yuri smiled and look at the people that's in front of him.
"I guess we should go home, they're tired."
"I had fun Yor." You grinned at Yor and gave her a high five.
"Yeah me too." She giggled. Yuri placed you on his back and wave goodbye at Yor until Loid closes the door.
Yuri is walking on the sidewalk humming a song that you was playing the other day.
"Yor is amazing."
"I know right!? She has so many talents and has a pure heart! Loid better be taking good care of her too! I can't let him live if he made her cry. Oh! And Yor-" Yuri kept rambling on. You close your eyes and lay your head down on top of his, but Your eyes shot back open when you heard your name.
"But you're amazing too! You get to put up my weirdness and craziness. You didn't left me yet, and I'm grateful that you didn't. Yor said that you're a great person and see potential in you. I'm so happy that I met you that time ago. Every move you make, it just makes me fall for you all over again. I love you so much and nothing will not change it, not even Yor, I'm sure of it. Ahhh what am I saying? I bet you're sleeping right now as I was rambling on."
You shook you head no, "no.. I'm still awake..." You said in a weak tone. Yuri stop walking and start to panic.
"Are you crying!? I'm sorry!" Yuri turned his head to you.
"No, it's fine. These are happy tears." You smiled and kiss Yuri on the cheek. "Now continue walking, I want to cuddle you so bad!"
Yuri blushed a little and continue walking. "Yes, my king/queen."
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fireemblems24 · 9 months
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Azure Gleam Ch 9
More Azure Gleam to come. So far it's doing everything I wished AM did or had time for.
STORY
Oh, the title includes "Reunion." I'm guessing Dimitri and Edelgard talk again?
Curious how they'll handle this. Because if Dimitri does talk to her and it becomes clear he's after TWSITD, what does Edelgard do? Keep insisting on war or give up and team up with Dimitri against TWSITD? It's OOC for her to give up and let Rhea and the Kingdom live their lives, but prioritizing killing Dimitri and Rhea above even taking TWSITD down would be, eh, questionable on her end to put it lightly. Really curious to see how the writers deal with this.
The Empire is stalemating at Arianrhod. Shez is worried about supplies, but Dedue thinks they need to prepare more first.
Oh, look at that, Dimitri being smart. He plans on cutting off Edelgard's supply line. Since she only uses one, that's brilliant.
Shez thinks if Dimitri pulls this off, he wins the war.
So I'm betting the big enemy will switch from Edelgard to TWSITD. It would be cool for Edelgard to team up with Dimitri against TWSITD, but I doubt that'll happen. She'll probably die or go and join up with TWSITD or escape but the big focus will still be TWSITD and Edelgard a footnote on the way there, hence powering up the Empire after Dimitri would've otherwise taken them out.
Feels like this is going to end part 1, like how GW just ended.
Oh, Claude!? First time we've seen him in a while in AG. Oh, shit, is Claude going to bail out Edelgard for no real reason except writers said so? Because it would make no sense to help the Imperialists if he wants the Alliance to remain standing.
He's wondering what the Alliance will do, what's best for them and trying to predict who's going to win.
Oh, wow, I really expected AG to get the 1 battle deal this time, but nope. Good.
MAP/SIDE BATTLES
Lamo, Shez thinks one hundred Dimitris would wipe the floor with the Empire.
I got to compliment Dedue. Life complete.
Yuri sold Edelgard a tip about a secret passage. He saying some skeevy stuff about that count. I'm betting we'll recruit him this time. He doesn't seem to like Count Rowe's general dude lol.
Dimitri saying he's not good around children in the expedition dialogue is funny, since it's fairly cannon that they like him.
INGRID & RODRIGUE B SUPPORT
Aww, Ingrid got to return to Fraldarius territory and went down memory lane. Again, another support that reinforces how tied all the Faerghus team are together.
It struggles with having enough food too. I think it's the influx of refugees causing the shortages.
Cool details. There's new shops and good roads.
She finally faced it and wants to keep visiting it. Of course, Rodrigue says she should.
Haha, Ingrid ordered Glenn around. Not surprised.
And Rodrigue says it's ok to show weakness and not just worry about pushing forward. He's such a team dad. And very much in line with the themes in the Blue Lions.
ASHE & DEDUE B SUPPORT
Dedue made his own tea blend!!! Ok, Seteth officially has competition for #1 husbando in Fodlan now.
OFC he made it for Dimitri, lamo.
You would forever be second place to Dimitri with Dedue lol.
The tea reminds Ashe of some Lonato made.
And OFC it's a tea to calm nerves. He made it for Dimitri after all.
ASHE & DIMITRI B SUPPORT
Dimitri is checking on Ashe, esp with his role as a knight. Everyone's been nice to him, which is good, but Ashe is still unsure of himself.
Dimitri pretty much knighted everyone who's now his knights.
Ashe has a more romantic view of knighthood. Someone who's loyal to the king and protects their leader and their people.
Then Dimitri's like, naw, they're here to kill people. Loyalty is only there to control them.
Very in-character for both of them.
Dimitri's like go ahead and follow that code, but don't die for it. Now he's talking about Glenn. And how he wants Ashe to choose life over loyalty.
So THAT'S why Ashe defects. He's so miserable about it.
FUCKING FINALLY. All the points to Ashe. Glenn didn't die because Faerghus is toxic. He died because he wanted to protect his best friend. He argues that there's nothing wrong with that.
Ashe respects Dimitri so much. He's so wholesome.
DEDUE & PETRA B SUPPORT
More language learning lessons. She wants to learn the language to help Brigid diplomatically. It's too bad she can't get a teacher in-house.
Dedue is sorta doing the same for Duscur, though not royalty so not as much power.
Dimitri wants to make Duscur independent again. I'm so glad AG is paying more attention to Duscur.
Petra also realizes that Dedue is more than just Dimitri's bodyguard.
Giving these two a support was a brilliant idea.
DIMITRI & SYLVAIN B SUPPORT
Aww, Dimitri didn't want House Gautier's opinion, but Sylvain's. Their relationship is underrated.
Lamo, Dimitri is speaking with others about bringing commoners into the nobility. This game does a shit job justifying Edelgard's war if everyone is on their way to doing what she's killing them for not doing.
The main concern is lack of crests. And funny that it's Sylvain defending them and Dimitri saying it doesn't matter. The more you learn about Sylvain, the less sense he makes defecting to the Empire.
Lamo, the Kingdom is already discussing the possibility of getting rid of inheritance.
Sylvain only shows the political side of himself to Felix and Dimitri.
I love this support. Dimitri is just showing Sylvain with compliments and expressing how much he relies on Sylvain (which is very healthy for him to admit). Then Sylvain is admiring Dimitri back.
DIMITRI & FELIX B SUPPORT
My first Dimilix support in Hopes. It better be good.
Ah, starts with Felix calling Dimitri an idiot, these two are just so . . . I love them. One of the most complex relationships in all of Fire Emblem. And I live for it.
"Idiot, let me worry for you!!!" Is the most Dimilix(Felix) thing ever.
Felix has a mother, everyone. I think she got mentioned before, but power to her for actually existing!!!
Then Felix gets mad at Dimitri for worrying about him and not his own issues, It's the most Felix ever. And then Dimitri's like, oh, that's not possible.
Oh, no, now Dimitri is going off about revenge. And Felix isn't thrilled about it.
Oh, shit is getting real. Dimitri thinks Felix might hate him because he could do nothing when Glenn died and feels so guilty over it.
Felix "I don't hate you, ok." Haha, I love these two idiots.
Dimitri has such horrible survivor's guilt. He feels so guilty for surviving and that Glenn died protecting him. It makes me wonder what kind of hell his head went through when he thought Dedue died in Houses (or actually does die, including CF). That has to be like worst nightmare shit.
Felix is like, ugh, just eat!!
MAIN BATTLE
Shamir and Catherine! Together, as it should be.
Miklan is here too. Still not sure how to feel about this. Ohh, he's the one who cut ties?
He's starting to come around to liking working for the army though. Shamir called him out for having a bad attitude too lol.
Annette is so much shorter than the rest of the Blue Lions lol. She's standing next to Dedue. Who thought that was a good idea. They can barely fit into the same frame lamo.
So Persuade Shamir and Yuri are strategy options. I was confused until I saw Shamir was an allied general and Yuri an enemy one. Getting to both of them, obviously.
I'm guessing Miklain's death is unavoidable? Eh. Seems pointless to bring him back at all.
Isn't this were Ingrid died in SB? Worst moment in the game so far. 
Aha, cool! Cutscene time. And seems it's cannon here that Dimitri defeated Edelgard in combat. He just keeps racking up the badassery in this game. 
So glad Dimitri didn't just let her run. So annoying when heroes do that, except Thales is here to fuck things up. 
Wait, Edelgard FINALLY told him about Thales? Girl, you (maybe?) could've spared all of Fodlan a lot of pain if you just said that earlier. 
Dimitri just whipping the magic away. He's so cool in all of these cutscenes. 
Thales bullshit magic abilities ruining a potential team up. (Could they ever? She seems hellbent on taking over his country so . . .)
Oh, hey, hegemon. 
AG really is going to go there! TWSITD is really the big bad, not Edelgard. Don't misunderstand, Edelgard is the superior villain. But since Dimitri gets two stories, I'm glad one will focus on TWSITD and (hopefully) send Edelgard to the backseat. Bc him vs her again, what's the point? 
Aw, Shez saving Dimitri. These two have such a wholesome relationship. I really like it more than I expected too. 
Aww, this stuff with Shez and Dimitri just keeps piling up. Shez feels so worried about having the same powers, but Dimitri just doesn't care. Still trusts her. It's so sweet. 
I also love how Shez has some personal involvement in this route. It's kinda missing in the other two. 
Dimitri - "I alone-" Felix shuts that down, ofc. Good though. I'm glad seeing Ingrid and Annette speak up. It's obvious to remember how Felix and Dedue got their lives changed, but so glad they called back to what Ingrid and Annette dealt with too. 
Felix saying Dimitri's name so soft when he's hurt. My heart. 
Oh, Ferdinand's dad, Duke Aegir is now in control? What happened to Edelgard? (also, I sorta love how so many dads got whitewashed, but they went full evil with this guy still lamo). 
Is TWSITD controlling Edelgard? Lamo, that's one creative way to write her out of the story without letting her team up with Dimitri or choosing TWSITD over giving up conquest.  
(sorry for the weird formatting, some of this is copy and pasted)
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kayssweetdreams · 16 days
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The Perfect Finale Ch21
Meanwhile, Back in the Theater...
The humans and maestros searched for Kaylo after she abruptly vanished. It was one thing to get kidnapped in the real world, but to get lost in Wonderworld is another thing. There was no telling what could happen to her. There was a lot of Wonderworld that hadn't been explored, and some of which wasn't all that safe...or forgiving.
"Kaylo? Kaylo where are you?" Bruce called out. "C'mon darling! Where have you gone?" Lucy yelled as she searched inside of one of the many rooms of the theater. "How on earth do you lose a girl with pink hair? It's like losing a peacock with a bullhorn!" Rebecca said. "I truly don't know Rebecca dear. But I am afraid to say, that she's not in here." Balan said, after re-checking one of the theater's many lobbies.
Lora snapped her fingers "Maybe she's in Wonderworld then!" She said. "Let's hope so..." Sana said. Balan quickly transported them all onto the Isle of Tims, where a entire horde of the bird like creatures hopped over to the maestro and started chirping frantically. Balan tilted his head "How Curious..." He said, kneeling down so he could hear the Tims better "What is it Bal?" Mei asked. "The Tims say that Kaylo did pass here by chance, but she looked as if she was caught in a trace." He said.
"A trance? How come?" Leo asked, not knowing what could have tranced her, and made her walk away. "The Tims don't know, but they did see. She wandered into the realm of the Negati." Balan said. The humans tensed up. Sure Lance and the Negabosses were on their side, but that didn't mean that they were on the best terms with the Negati. In a instant, Lance dove into the shadows, his own entrance into the Negati Realm.
However, just as quickly, he came back out, with Kuro on his head "The Negati have told, Kaylo passed through there as well. But she wasn't under mine, or their spell. She walked through the realm, with not a single attack, as a golden light pushed them all back." He said. "Balan? Did you do that?" Yuri asked. The top hatted maestro shook his head. "Well...maybe the thing that is calling her did." Cal said.
"But what else could their be? You and Lance are the maestros of Wonderworld, and you're with us." Trisha Jane asked to Balan. "Is there anywhere else in Wonderworld where she could have gone?" Aria asked "Yes. But it's not what humans should see...Where exactly could she be..." Balan said. Lance was just as stumped, Wonderworld was potentially infinite, and some places was where humans shouldn't venture...so where could she have gone.
Unfortunately, their thoughts were cut short, by the sounds of wooden theater doors being violently torn apart. In that moment, all of Wonderworld seemed to stop dead in its tracks. The Tims all cower behind Balan and Lance, the stages turn dark and lifeless, and the two maestros stare ahead in fear.
For outside the door, Yin had found the Balan Theater once again...
Mei belongs to @sundove88
Rebecca belongs to @thehyperrequiem
Trisha Jane belongs to @lovelyteng
Lora Jade belongs to @alex-frostwalker
Aria belongs to @shadowqueen402
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mi-rae07 · 5 months
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Jung Wooyoung : Golden
Pairing : Jung Woo-Young (Ateez) and named character (Kim Yuri)
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Synopsis : Yuri is almost non-existent in her school, and the complete opposite of wooyoung. Wooyoung is the school's IT boy, rich, talented, loved by everyone and kind. They fell in love one day, and then yuri came to realize that they could never be together, they were too different from each other. And that causes her to get cold and distant. But does wooyoung think the same? Is he going to let her go?
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A/n : literally just a drabble that I had written when I got bored from the exams. Nothing big, but I hope it's nice enough.
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Yuri slid down against the wall as tears streamed down her eyes, her hands clenching and unclenching against her sweater's fabric. She hated high-school, she hated that she was the one everyone either avoided due to pity, or bullied due to being who she was. She hated that she had no one to love, no family no friends, except him. And he was too embarassed to be seen with her in public anyway. Or so was what she believed.
Wooyoung : you're crying again.
Yuri looked up as wooyoung walked into the storage room, his hands in his pocket and nonchalant expression on his face. Yuri sniffed and wiped her tears, shaking her head.
Wooyoung : why do you always wipe your tears away when I'm here?
Yuri : because I know you don't want to see it.
Wooyoung : did I say that?
Yuri : not everything has to be said, wooyoung.
Wooyoung sighed as yuri stood up, coming face to face with wooyoung as she asked
Yuri : do you love me?
Wooyoung : what sort of a question is that, yuri?
Yuri : I need to hear you say it, wooyoung. Do you love me?
Wooyoung : I do.
Yuri : then why is it that you don’t do that? You say you love me, but you're so distant from me. It's like you're…embarrassed of me.
Wooyoung : am I supposed to be?
Yuri : w-what?
Wooyoung let out a breath, running his hand through his hair before saying
Wooyoung : you keep saying people don't want to be friends with you, but you wanna know why they do that, yuri-ya? It's because you keep pitying yourself, you keep victimizing yourself for every little thing. No one would want to be friends with someone like that.
Yuri looked at wooyoung with hurt eyes, not having expected that from him. Wooyoung never said things like that to yuri, this was a first.
Yuri : wooyoung.
Wooyoung : you're the only one here who's embarassed of you, kim yuri. There's no one else.
Saying that wooyoung walked away, banging the door shut behind him as tears streamed down yuri's eyes once again. This was miserable.
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Yuri kept her head down as she walked towards the school gate after school had ended, her hands held tight against the backpack straps as she heard other people laugh and play around with each other all around the school compounds. She had no friends to do that with, yuri thought.
Yuri looked towards the side as she heard the sounds of wooyoung's laughter, her eyes landing on wooyoung and his group of friends who were having ice-creams together while laughing at something someone had said. A few girls were also hanging around next to them, wooyoung smiling at something one of them had said.
Yuri sighed as she looked back straight, walking faster towards the school gates in order to escape from all this. But just as she reached the bus stand a few meters away from the school gate someone pulled her back by her bag, making yuri flinch as she turned around with frightened eyes.
Wooyoung : were you trying to run away, yuri?
Yuri visibly relaxed, wooyoung letting go of his hold on her bag as yuri stepped back and said
Yuri : I was trying to go back home.
Wooyoung : your parents are in Japan anyway, there's no one waiting for you at home. Can't you stay a while back?
Yuri : for what? There's no reason for me to hang around here-
Wooyoung : am I not a reason for you?
Yuri looked away as wooyoung said
Wooyoung : let me ask you the same question you did a few hours ago, yuri, do you love me?
Yuri pressed her lips together, pulling the bag closer to her before saying
Yuri : go back to your friends, wooyoung.
Wooyoung : I'm not going anywhere until I have your answer, so say it.
Yuri : wooyoung please.
Wooyoung : no why is it so hard for you to say it, huh? Am I not trying hard enough-
Yuri : it is not that, it is not you.
Wooyoung : then what is it?
Yuri : it's me I'm just…I feel like I'm pulling you back.
Wooyoung : what?
Yuri : it's like you said, wooyoung. I'm embarassed of myself, I'm ashamed of who I am and I keep victimizing myself. So I feel like by doing that, maybe I'm causing you unhappiness too. Maybe I'm pulling you back from all the happiness and love you could get from someone better.
Wooyoung : yuri that's not what I-
Yuri : it doesn't matter, because maybe we should stop seeing each other.
Wooyoung : yuri no. you can't just-
Yuri : the bus is here, I have to go now.
And before wooyoung could say anything further yuri had stepped into the bus, her eyes teary and distant.
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Wooyoung : san-ah, do I really seem like I don't love yuri? You've seen us together, right? Do I not look happy with her?
San : you may look happy with her but I don't think she'll understand that without you verbally telling her, woo. She's clearly not good with human emotions.
Wooyoung groaned, throwing his head against the table as he said
Wooyoung : I can't believe she broke up with me!
San snorted, having a sip of his mango juice before saying
San : yeah, no one can.
Wooyoung : san, I want her back.
San : let me ask you then, woo, why exactly do you want her back? She seems so lifeless, wooyoung. She seems dull, distant, as if she's part of another world. I've never even seen her smile. Why is it that you like her so much?
Wooyoung smiled, looking at the half empty lime soda in front of him before saying
Wooyoung : I don't just like her, san, I love her. I love her for how kind she is, with people and with animals. You know the first time I saw her smile? It was when she was helping an old lady cross the road while she was walking to school in the morning. And the next time I saw her smile? It was when a cat had come up to her during break while she was sitting outside alone, and she gave the cat almost half of her lunch. I saw it from the rooftop, while I was with you guys.
San : and with you? Is she the same with you? Does she smile?
Wooyoung let out a breath, looking down at his hands before saying
Wooyoung : sometimes, not much. I try to make her happy and I feel like she does feel happy sometimes? But her self-esteem is too low, san. She thinks…she thinks she's some lowly creature that doesn't deserve to be with me. But why doesn't she get that she makes me the happiest, that if she were to leave me like this, I'd feel empty?
San : if you love her this much why don't you just tell her then, wooyoung? Go to her house, and tell her.
Wooyoung : right now?
San : it's only 6pm, and her parents are somewhere else, right? So tell her. Don't make it too late.
Wooyoung let out a breath, quickly finishing up his soda before saying
Wooyoung : thank you, sannie.
San chuckled as wooyoung rushed past him and out the café door, almost tripping over someone. San sighed, taking a sip of his mango juice before muttering under his breath
San : people in love…
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Yuri had just sat down for an early dinner when her doorbell rang, her eyebrows furrowing as she walked up to her door. But as she looked through the peephole yuri's eyes widened at the sight of wooyoung, quickly opening the door as she scanned him for any harm. Was something wrong?
Wooyoung : hi.
Yuri : wooyoung?
Wooyoung : yes, wooyoung. Will you let me in? I'm freezing outside. Or I could just-
Yuri : no.
Yuri stepped inside as she opened the door wider for him before saying
Yuri : come inside.
Wooyoung smiled, removing his shoes as he stepped inside the house, yuri closing the door behind her before saying
Yuri : is something wrong?
Wooyoung : you're asking me?
Yuri : uh, yes.
Wooyoung : you're the one that broke up with me, yuri.
Yuri sighed, looking away as she said
Yuri : you know why I did that, wooyoung. We can't-
Wooyoung : no don't say we, this is all your thinking about us. What about me? What about my feelings, my heart?
Yuri : you can stop loving me.
Wooyoung : you think that's easy, just stop loving you just like that?
Yuri : I…I think so, yes.
Wooyoung let out a breath, walking closer to yuri as he said
Wooyoung : you're being stupid, you know that? Do you think you mean nothing to me, do you think I'm capable of just throwing you away like that? I love you, yuri, I've told you countless times that I've loved you.
Yuri : but I'm nothing compared to you, wooyoung! You're handsome, and I'm ugly. You're popular, everyone loves you, and I'm non-existent in that school. You can buy anything you want, whereas I have nothing-
Wooyoung : I don’t care, yuri! Fuck all that, fuck you being unpopular or not having as much money as I do! You're smarter than me, you feel for others better than I do, you're more aware than I am, and don't you dare say you're ugly. You're the prettiest woman I've ever set my eyes on. Are you so blind of my love to you? Have I not said enough?
Yuri looked up at wooyoung with teary eyes as wooyoung said
Wooyoung : fuck it, if you can't understand my words, I'll show it to you instead.
Before yuri could say anything further wooyoung shut her up with a kiss, his hands coming to place itself against her cheek as yuri's eyes widened. She closed her eyes as she felt wooyoung's tears fall against her cheek, realizing then how much she could have hurt him with her words. Wooyoung had tried giving her everything, despite the countless times she'd pushed him away. He'd always initiated first. Maybe…maybe it was now time for her to just give in.
Wooyoung pulled back as yuri breathed heavily, looking up at wooyoung as he whispered
Wooyoung : do you get it now?
Yuri pulled wooyoung closer to her, smashing her lips against his as wooyoung smiled. Her arms wrapped itself around wooyoung's neck, his wrapping around her waist as he pulled her ever so close. Yuri pulled back a few seconds later, whispering against wooyoung's lips
Yuri : I'm sorry, I'm sorry I kept pushing you away, woo. I was scared, I was scared I'd grow too close to you and then you'd leave me once you got to know how I truly was.
Wooyoung : I'd never do that, yuri-ya, I could never willingly leave you like that. I've seen you, and I love you. My love isn't so shallow for me to just leave you at small small things.
Yuri smiled, wooyoung wiping her tears as he whispered
Wooyoung : I hate hearing you talk so low about yourself, because no one gets to talk bad about the girl I love. Not even you, so you better be stopping it soon.
Yuri chuckled, resting her forehead against wooyoung's before saying
Yuri : I'll try.
Wooyoung smiled, running his hand along yuri's hair as he whispered
Wooyoung : you're not leaving me again, you understand? I'm sticking to you like glue from now.
Yuri giggled, looking up at wooyoung before saying
Yuri : wooyoung?
Wooyoung : yes, love?
Yuri : I love you, I always have and I always will.
Wooyoung smiled, leaning forward and kissing her cheek before saying
Wooyoung : I love you too. But…is that kimchi rice I smell baby?
Yuri laughed, smacking wooyoung's shoulder before saying
Yuri : yes you idiot, spoiled the moment also.
Wooyoung : I was hungry okay!
Yuri smiled, holding wooyoung's hand as she started leading him to the kitchen before saying
Yuri : then come with me, we'll have dinner together.
Wooyoung smiled and nodded, following yuri to wherever she was taking him. And that day, was the beginning of a love story that would last decades from then. A love, so pure and golden.
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