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Love Doesn’t Do Encores Ch3 Meeting The Champion

After giving Gloria's mother your good bye's you exited after Gloria and paused. Eyes widening at the sight of beautiful spacious meadows and all kinds of plants including what looked like the beginnings of a forest over towards the very far right.

"Y/N! C'mon!!" You blinked and looked down. Gloria was waiting right next to Hop, she waved to you as you looked down at them and you nodded back in under standing.

As you took a few steps from the home, you turned your head to look around the front of it. A cottage like in a cliche fairytale greeted you as well as leaved vines hanging all over from the roof hanging down from it. The front of the house consisted of potted plants and flower bushes, a wheel barrel with a few gardening tools inside, and a small space of fertile brown dirt surrounded by a ring of stones filled with more plants. A little farther away was a stone fence leading down the dirt path you began walking down to the two teenagers, you passed a small grass type pokemon who babbled something in it's own language at you happily. You thought if memory served right it was a Budew?? But you didn't pay much attention to it before walking the steps down towards the two kids, noticing some more sheep pokemon near the two of them. One of them the kids were watching one of the sheep pokemon continously roll and bump into a wooden fenced gate over and over again.

Hop blinked from the sheep pokemon for a moment and looked over at Gloria as you reached the bottom step and chuckled. "Hahaha! Have a look at you, Gloria! That old bag looks like it could pull you over! At least we know that it should hold anything Lee might bring, even if it's as big as a snorlax!"

"Hey! I happen to look great in this! It matches my hair perfectly!," she huffed back and Hop continued to chuckle before blinking and turning his head towards you, "Oh hey, Ms. Y/n! Glory said you were gonna be traveling with her since you two were heading the same way."

You nodded. "Yeah I guess so. But you can just call me Y/n."

"Alright! Cool!" He turned his head along with you and Gloria when a loud thump from your right caught your all's attention. It turned out it was the second sheep pokemon thing. It rolled like a ball and had rammed itself into the wooden fence that lead off towards the forest you woke up in. "A Wooloo..." Wooloo? Was that what they- OH!! Now you remember! You had to really start wracking your brain if you wanted to get past this. "But what's it doing here?" He watched as the Wooloo rolled hard into the fence again. "Hey! You silly wooloo! I see what you're up to! Don't go using Tackle on that fencing!" The pokemon turned to him and gave off a loud baa in protest at Hop. "Now you listen! No going past that fence! No!" He scolding wagging a finger at the pokemon like a parent scolding a child. " Everyone knows there are scary Pokemon living in the Slumbering Weald! " He looked at you for a second. "Well almost everyone."

"Meeeh?" The wooloo protested again but didn't try to tackle the fence again.

Hop nodded and turned back to Gloria and you. "Now that that's been taken care of...How about it, Gloria? Let's race! Bet I can make it to my house first, what with you lugging that big old bag!"

"I don't think that's a good idea. Y/n could get lost and she's never bee- HEY WAIT!!" She reached out just as Hop chuckled, turned, and ran off down the dirt path with his wooloo pal right behind him. "HEY!! THAT'S CHEATING AND YOU KNOW IT!!" She sighed shaking her head and turning to you. "Sorry 'bout that. He must really be excited to see Lee again." She smiled and pointed. "C'mon! I'll show you the way to his house. Knowing Leon, he's going to be late again seeing as it wouldn't be the first time he forgot where his own house was too."

"It's alright. I can get why he's excited,'' you assured her.

"Oh, do you have a brother too?" She started walking and you followed.

"Nah. Only child actually. It must be fun having a brother like you and Hop tho."

She shrugged. "Somtimes. When Victor and I were babies everyone kept mixing the Postick twins up until Ma eventually stopped making us wear matching outfits."

You hummed and decided to take in the town's scenery as you followed her, rubber gumboots making squeaking noises. If you remembered right, meeting Leon for the first time in the game is also where the player (or in this case Gloria) got their starter pokemon for the game. Maybe it would be the same for here too. You looked around at your surroundings as you two stepped over a bridge and creek. There was a small herd of wooloo in the distance, as well as a windmill, a couple farms, a few houses, and a silo. A few butterfly looking pokemon fluttered in the air near the wooloo herd but their name escaped you in the moment. It was just really pretty to look at..although your mind wondered elsewhere. Back home. What was your mother thinking right now? Did she think you ran away? What if she was worried sick right now and reported you missing? A guilty feeling eased into your gut. You never wanted to make her worry. But now-

"Hey, Y/n. Are you ok there?" You blinked and turned to Gloria who cocked a brow as you both walked. Passing a middle aged man with dark brown hair, maybe one of the NPCs? "You were kinda staring off there for a minute."

"Hm? OH! Uh..N-No Im fine. Just thinking about something. Ahehe."

Gloria still stared at you but shrugged and continued walking to a brick house not very fair away from her's actually with a small comcrete rectangle with a pokeball painted into it, and like gloria's had some potted plants around it too.

"Hey, Gloria!" Both of you looked over to a small boy sitting on the brink fence who waved friendly at you. "Hop was looking for you, you know! But no need to go to the next town to find him when he lives right next door, right?"

"YEAH! Lucky me!," she called back before gesturing to you. "C'mon! You're going to like Hop and Leon's mom! She's like my mom but with a more stubborn attitude."

You didn't say anything but followed her and wondered how this would go. You two continued to go down the road and you noticed Hop was waiting rather impatiently by the white door.

"Hey! I thought we were trying to hurry!"

"Well I told you to wait up! Y/n could've gotten lost!" She retorted back.

Hop through his arms out. "I literally live across the creek from you-....You know what? Let's just go inside and see if Lee showed up in the five minutes I was gone!" He grabbed the doorknob and pushed the door open. "Oh. You can come in too if you'd like Y/n. A friend of a friend is my pal too!

You smiled. "Thanks!"

"Or got lost in the ten minutes you were out," Gloria mumbled but Hop didn't hear as he went in and you both followed.

You stepped into a small room similar to Gloria's home, with a pink wall in front of the door, more gum boots, vase of umbrellas and a stairway leading away to a second floor. Hop went to the left and you two of course followed after him into what else, a kitchen. But this one was a lot more bigger you thought than Gloria's. This kitchen had biege-tan wallpaper, green cabinets, and more space to add a whole table and a couple chairs too. Oh wow! Way bigger than your kitchen back home that's for sure. In there was a woman. Her purple hair just above her neck, wearing a yellow shirt with jeans and green house shoes, and atm she was shopping what looked like carrots, lettace, and other veggies. But she paused and turned her head when she heard footsteps come in. Her golden eyes and skin tone matching Hop to a T.

"Mum!? Is he here!?," Hop asked excitedly.

The woman stopped chopping the carrot in her hand and fully turned to you all. "There you are at last, Hop! Oh, and you've brought Gloria along. Hello, Dear." She greeted and smiled as soon as she noticed the brown haired gal. But her eyes blinked at you. "Oh. And who's this?"

"Hi, Mrs. L!," Gloria greeted happily and loudly before jabbing a thumb at you behind her. "This is Y/n! She's going to be my traveling partner when my journey starts! Isn't it cool! Maybe Ill even get a rival before I even leave town too!"

"Is that so?" She smiled at you. "Well hello to you too young lady-"

"Yeah, yeah! But where's Lee!?," Hop interrupted impatiently tilting his head at one of the green cabinets, "Have you got him crammed in a cupboard?"

"Hop!" The lady said in that mother tone. The one that made all kids freeze when they heard their name be called in THAT tone. And that's exactly what Hop did as he paused and his mother placed one hand onto her hip with a frown. "Now don't you be so rude like that especially in front of guests. He's still not here yet! For the hundredth time...Honestly, Hop, you must learn some patience!" Hop mumbled an apology and his mother sighed. "He's probably only just arrived in Wedgehurst."

"Wedgehurst?" You asked.

"The station just down the road," Mrs. L answered you.

"Then that's where I'm going!," Hop exclaimed pointing out the window towards the outside, "You know Lee is hopeless with directions. I'll make sure he doesn't get lost on the way!"

"Oh, will you?" Mrs. L asked amused...before humming in thought. "Yes, that probably is for the best..."

You jumped with Hop suddenly turned to you with an excited smile. "You've got to come with me, Y/n! You've still never met my big bro, right?...Wait. Have you met him?" You shook your head no as an answer. Because technically you didn't. Only in a video game. "Oh good! You can't miss out on your chance to meet the undefeated Champion!" He then turned to Gloria. "I'll wait for you on the route!" Before running off again.

"HOP! WAIT!'', Gloria whined but the door was already slamming behind Hop's form and she groaned. "UUUUHHHHH!!! Leon is bad with direction just as bad as Hop is with patience!!"

The chuckles and head shake of Mrs. L is what directed you both back to her. "Go on with Hop to pick up Leon, won't you, Gloria? I know you're the reliable sort. I'll have everything ready for a barbecue in the garden by the time you're all back!"

Gloria sighed. "Sure, Mrs. L. You can count on me." She waved you to follow her as she turned and trudged towards the door. "C'mon Y/n. We ca-"....She paused mid step and her eyes went wide. ".....BARBECUE!? AH MAN!! I FORGOT ABOUT THAT!?"

You blinked. "Forgot what?"

She groaned and continued walking. "Today's not the actual day we're leaving on our journey." She peeked at eye at you. "It's the day we're getting our new pokemon partners from someone. The journey part is a few days later."

"OH! Well that's alright,'' you assured her. Honestly not a bust to you either if it meant you'd get to see some more pokemon too. "Im sure it'll be fun!"

Gloria seemed to be a bit mopey at her remembering her new predicament, but still went ahead with you out. She pointed back down the road where you came and you nodded following her back up the road, before turning right and seeing Hop waiting for you two just a few yards way, as you two approuched he smiled wider.

"Let's get a move on!," he shouted excitedly, "Only remember, Gloria..Wild pokemon come out of nowhere if you walk through patches of tall grass! I've got my Wooloo with me, so I'm ready for battles against wild pokemon, of course! But not you, Glory. So we'll steer clear of tall grass as we go."

"Gee. I never knew that," Gloria rolled her eyes.

"Hey! I was just giving you the same advice Lee gave me...Oh wait." He looked at you. "Do you have any pokemon on you Y/n?" Gloria turned to you too at the question.

"Uh....Well...I n-never even owned an actual pokemon before," you answered reaching a hand up to rub the back of your neck.

"WHAT?! How could you not ever own a pokemon before?"

"Eh...I was busy traveling?" You gave a shrug with the excuse as Hop shook his head.

....Hop shook his head. ''Well anyways, we better get to the station before Lee gets lost trying to find his way home. The last thing we need is him somehow ending on top of Old Lady Harriet's barn again."

"Yeah. I'll never know how he ended up there," Gloria replied.

"Well....Let's go meet Lee at the station!" He turned and pointed down the road, waving his other hand in a 'follow me' motion. "It's dead ahead from here!" He then turned and began jogging down the road.

"HEY! You really need to learn to be more patient! C'mon Y/n!," Gloria yelled before running after him.

You blinked, but with the old back pack over your shoulder, you jogged after the kids. Running down the hill and past a sign reading 'Route 1' and towards what looked like a train station the closer yougot...and the closer you got the more you blinked. It looked like....people were there. A small gathering that became more apparent the closer you got following the two teens. The rest of the town could also be seen the closer you got. Soon you were running over a stone bridge right behind the crowd of people and came to a stop, heaving for breath right beside the two teens. ...Oh right. This must've been the scene in the game where Leon and the player first ever meets! ...But this crowd was definately much BIGGER than the one you remember from the game. You blinked and looked around the murmuring people. There must've been thirty maybe forty people here of all kinds of ages waiting for Leon. And you weren't the only one to try and look over the crowd. Both Hop and Gloria were hopping and leaning this way and that to try and peek around the crowd blocking all the way around the train station.

"DO YOU SEE HIM?!", Hop asked Gloria in the middle of her holding her hat to her head and jumping up to peer over the crowd.

"NU UH!! The place is too packed!!"

You blinked and had to stand on your tip toes just to try and glimpse the doors to the station yourself. But you caught just a glimpse of the big doors open and two figures coming out-

"ITS HIM!!," Gloria shouted and you jumped at her suddenly next you you.....sitting on top of Hop's shoulders as he grunted to keep them both upright as he held her up. But gasped excitedly at her announcement. "AND HIS CHARIZARD TOO!!"

"REALLY- AH!!"

Both kids toppled over and you hurried over to them to make sure the two were alright. In the meantime the crowd began to cheer louder than ever!! You were just helping Gloria up as she was rubbing her head when the deep man's voice sounded off.

"Hello, hello, Wedgehurst!!,'' the man's voice called out making Hop instantly get up with a gasp scrambling to his feet, "Your Champion, Leon, is back!!"

"LEON!!" Hop scrambled to the crowd as you helped Gloria to her feet. Desperately jumping and waving his hands around to get his attention past the crowd. "LEON!! HERE!! OVER HERE!!"

"I promise I'll keep doing my best to deliver the greatest battles for you all to watch!!," the man's voice shouted off again happily.

"Are you ok?," you asked Gloria looking her over as she nodded and dusted herself off.

"Yeah. Won't be the first time we tried that trick!" She looked behind her and quickly scooped up her hat laying on the ground next to her and plopped it back upon her hand as the crowd began shouting cheers of praise drowning out Hop's voice in the back.

"It's our unbeatable champion!" "Leon, you and charizard are the best!" "WE LOVE YOU LEON!!" "SIGN MY BOOK!!" "THAT'S THE MAN MY DAUGHTER WENT TO SCHOOL WITH!!" "LEON!! MR. LEON!! PLEASE LET ME GET A PHOTO OF YOU IN YOUR VICTORY POSE!!" "LEON!! LEON!! LEON!!" "WE'RE ON IT!! We've all been working on our battle skills just like you've taught us, Lee!!" "But that charizard of yours is to strong for the likes of us to take on!"

"LE-ON!!," Hop desperately called out trying to see past two very tall men, unfortunately being drowned out still.

The poor champion hadn't even noticed the figure of his younger brother through the crowd as he smiled and tried to answer the crowd as best as he could. "Well thank you for that! I hope you all carry on training up your pokemon and never shy from battle!....Oh! Of course Ill sign it for you little buddy!...Then come challenge me for the Champion title!...Too true Charizard is blazingly strong. But other pokemon can be strong as well! That's why I want the strongest of challengers to fill the Gym Challenge and come battle me! My wish is for Galar's Trainers to work together to become the strongest in all the world!" You also thought you heard a dragon call from his charizard to, but you couldn't be sure with this massive crowd. "....OH! Yes! Of course! I'd love to have a picture with your daughter!"

"Im never going to get Leon to notice me!'' Hop had taken a few steps back from the crowd and looked upset to see no openings in the crowd. "At this rate, Leon won't get away until it's nighttime!"

"Maybe you could stand on my shoulders?," Gloria offered.

You stood there for a moment taking in Hop's pleaing face and the crowd. ...Well you didn't want these two trying to stand on one another and falling over again. You'd feel bad if they got hurt while around you even if you weren't they're babysitter...but maybe there was another way. The idea hit you in an instant and you smiled. "Hey Hop!" He looked towards you and you signaled for him to come over to you. "Come here so I can lift you up! He might be able to see you better if someone taller helped you." Actually you weren't sure if you were physically strong enough to hold up a teenager, but it was probably a safer way than two kids climbing on top of each other like a jenga game.

But Hop's face lit back up. "GREAT IDEA!!"

He then came over to you and turned around as you grabbed him under the arms when he faced the crowd. "Ok, ready?" You asked and he nodded yes. "Ok. Hang on cuz I haven't tried this before."......Yeah. This plan wasn't as easy as you thought it would be. It was like trying to lift a hundred pound stone with your flimsy noodle arms as you grunted and somehow by some miracle managed to lift the boy and pull him up to shoulder level with one of the tallest people in the back. Certainly still not tall enough to be noticed- The wieght all of a suddenly became lighter when Hop lifted higher, and you briefly caught a glance why when Gloria had placed her hands under one of Hop's feet and pushed him up higher with both of your combined strength. Enough for the smiling boy to be hoisted a head or two above the back crowd. "Please hurry up and work!" You hissed arms shaking. You weren't sure how long you two could hold him up.

"LEE!!" Hop shouted at the top of his lungs and waved his arms around just as Leon turned back forward.

He blinked for a moment surprised to see his little brother so high up, before he smiled widely. "Hop!" He called back and made his way towards his little brother. Charizard in tow.

"HE'S COMING!!"

Whelp that was enough to get you two to start lowering him down and when he was safely put back onto solid ground you both groaned. Gloria shaking out her hands and you leaning back to stretch out your sore arms. Well....at least it worked. Hop was practically (excuse the pun) hopping in excitement as the crowd slowly parted and before them walked forth the champion of galar! He was-....Honestly he was a lot more goofy looking than you remembered. Maybe it was the giant grin? Or the bad sense of direction?? Or the laugh he gave when his baby brother hugged him and he hugged back. Which you did smile at.

"Lean!" Hop shouted into the hug. "I missed you!"

"So, my number one fan in all the world has come out of his way to pick me up!" They soon pulled away from each other with Hop absolutely beaming up at his older brother. "Look at you, Hop!" He hummed eyeing him a moment. "I reckon you've grown....exactly an inch and a quarter last time I saw you!"

"Bingo! That's the sort of sharp eye that's kept you undefeated for so long, eh, Leon?"

"Hm. Well it's funny because for a moment I could've sworn you got a growth spurt and grown taller than me," he teased back and Hop shook his head turning to you and Gloria.

"Nah. They helped me out in getting your attention."

Leon turned to the two of you and Gloria smiled widely when his smile landed on her with another hum. "And these bright eyes over here...I've got it! You must be Gloria! Am I right?" He asked in the same teasing voice which made Gloria playfully roll her eyes. "I've heard LOADS about you from my little brother."

You blinked. That's right. In the game Gloria (or Victor) never met the Champion before Hop had them help retrieve him from the train station-

"Oh knock it off, Lee! You know it's me." Her response from him was him ruffling her hat and hair playfully.

"Oh y'know I was just teasing! It's good to see you too, Glory! How's your Mom and Victor doing?"

Gloria giggled before shaking her head at the ruffling and reaching up to fix her hat. "Fine. Pretty sure Mum's helping with the barbecue dinner and Victor started his journey earlier this year."

"Wow. He did? I must've missed a lot since being back."

Wait. What the-...Oh that right! Gloria did mention a few times she knew Leon since she was smaller. So not only were Victor and Gloria twin siblings here, but they both definately know Leon personally too. That's two differences between the game and this world so far...other than the larger crowd too, but you made a mental note just in case they came up later.

"There you go again." You blinked at Gloria again as she rolled her eyes. "You were staring off at nothing again, Y/n."

"Oh..Uh sorry. Just thinking about something....Again." Gloria rose a brow but you looked up past her when Leon stepped beside her.

" Oh. So you're the other one that helped Hop, yes?" He asked in a friendly tone and smile.

Before you could speak tho, Gloria chimed in proudly. "YEP! That's right! Not only did Y/n help but she agreed to be my traveling buddy for my upcoming journey!"

"Is that so? Good for you Glor! But I don't think we've properly been introduced." With a swish of his cape Leon proudly pointed at himself and smiled confidently. "I'm the Galar Region's Greatest ever Pokemon Champion!...And a massive charizard fan, too! People call me the Unbeatable Leon!"

You couldn't help the chuckle and smile you gave and he smiled wider. Did he always say things so playfully or funny like this in the game? This was definately a goofy older brother type.

"Come on, Lee! And you two, Gloria! Y/n! Bet I can beat the both of you back home!"

"You're on! And this time I can finally catch up with you!"

Hop smirked with a challenge. "Oh yeah!" Gloria opened her mouth- Hope turned and bolted back up the dirt road. "LAST ONES THERE IS A SMELLY SKUNTANK!!"

"NO FAIR!! YOU NEVER SAID GO!!" Gloria shouted running right after him.

Leon laughed out loud watching the kids run off and shake his head. "That Hop...Always wanting to be the best, isn't he? With a proper rival of his own, I bet he'd push himself to become something truly speacial..."

"Oh he will. I know he is-..." You froze up as he turned to you. OH CRAP! How could you be a dummy and forget you already knew what would happen!? Quickly thinking you held up your hands and sputtered out, "B-Because he has such a great role model! H-H-He r-r-really looks up to you y'know! You're a really kind person and good brother!" He blinked seeming surprised and you again froze up. Oh CARP! Was that too much!? Did you come off as a wierdo or something!?

"Thank you!".....You blinked staring at his smile and made a 'Huh' sound and he chuckled again. "I said thank you. That's honestly really nice of you to say so. I always try to be the best person and role model I can be for Hop and others like him. It's just one of the many duties as the best Galar Champion."

"Uh...Your w-welcome."

He smiled and turned back to the watching crowd with another cape swish. "Well, everyone! I bid you farewell for today! But don't you fret..." In a sudden blur he struck a pose with his arm pointed towards the sky and the crowd cheered loudly for it! Giving the same hand signal back. "I'll always be around to make sure everyone in Galar can have a Champion time!" You couldn't help but smile as he did so. Yep. At least this Lean was pretty spot on from the vaugue memories you have of when you played the game. He turned back to you with a smile. "Hey. Since the kids already ran ahead why don't you race me there? It'll be fun!"

Well....Why not? You were stuck in a video game and meeting the greatest rival between Gloria and the game's ending, and you heading home. One race just back up the road wouldn't hurt right? So you agreed and off you two ran back off towards Hop's house........AAAAAnd it turned out if you thought you were out of shape by lifting Hop up for a few seconds, you were sitting on the ground a lil ways from Leon who patted your wheezing form making sure you were alright. Eventually taking a seat in one of the green lawn chairs while Lean excused himself to speak to the children after you confirmed to him you were alright after your short run. His Charizard standing a lil ways from him. Whatever it was Lean was offering it was exciting the two teens in front of him.

"Come on, Lee!," Hop whined, "You promised us a present! So out with it!" ...OH! That's right. This was the part in the game where Hop and the player got their first- "You brought Gloria and me pokemon. You did, didn't you? I know you must have!"

Gloria snapped between the two brothers gobsmacked. "Wait...LEAN!? Is giving us our first pokemon!? We're getting our first pokemon from THE Champion!? NO WAY!! You've got to be kidding me!"

"Glory, where did you THINK we'd get them?"

She shrugged. "I mean-...Ma gave Victor the wild wooloo she caught. Y'know. The one that kept getting into her garden to eat it, so she caught it and gave it to Vick before he left-

Both children looked up when Lean cleared his voice to get their attention. "Right then." He smiled brightly placing his hand on his hips. "The greatest gift from the greatest Champion. It's show time, everyone! Take a good look you two!" In a fluid motion Lean pulled three normal pokeballs out of nowhere and tossed them towards the battlefield area beside the three. Here you go. You leaned forward to watch in anticipation as three absolutely ADORABLE pokemon popped out. A green plant monkey looking pokemon, One that looked like a rabbit with a band aid over his nose, and what you could only think of as a blue chameleon newt looking one. "Meet your new potential partners! The Grass-Type Pokemon Grookey! The Fire-Type pokemon Scorbunny! And the Water-Type Pokemon Sobble! I made sure to reveive the best of the bunch for you three!!....Well-" Lean scratched the back of his neck. "I had assumed Victor would be here too, but hey. More variety right?"

You along with the other three watched as the three happy pokemon chittered and ran around. Grookey climbing the tree and then scampering over to a fruit on the branch, chittering excitedly and began tapping it with the stick from it's head. The Sobble diving into the pool nearby. And Scorbunny running around the field leaving flame footsteps in it's wake. And you smiled at their little antics...until it went kinda wrong. The sobble spat a small spurt of water that accidentally his the poor scorbunny and you watched as the poor fire type pokemon jumped in shock from the sudden shower and ended up colliding into the branch the Grookey was on before falling to the ground by the pool. Luckily Grookey didn't fall but the fruit it was insterested in did. It fell with a splash into the small pool startling the sobble into leaping out of the water. The poor thing gave off a couple cries until it's two counterparts scampered over and comforted their pal in their own pokemon language.

"All right!", Lean called to them, "Everyone line up!" The three little pokemon happily did as he asked and as soon as the three were lined up he turned back to his brother and Gloria gesturing to them. "Which will you choose?"

Gloria looked at them with glee and excitement in her eyes. You guessed Hop must've noticed her eagerness because he pointed at them. "Go on. You pick first. I've already got my Wooloo, after all." Said sheep pokemon baaed next to him.

Gloria gasped and turned to Hop wide eyed. "REALLY!? AW! Thanks, Hop! You're the best pal ever!" Hop chuckled with a small pink hue to his cheeks-...Huh. You didn't think that happened in the game. But Gloria and you were soon distracted by the teen's determined face. She scanned over the three excited pokemon smiling up at her carefully, like how you would when you would do homework. ....Eventually her brown eyes went back to the middle pokemon and pointed. "I chose you as my future partner and totally cool companion!!"

Leon smiled at the excited bunny-like pokemon's expression. "Ah! Scorbunny is Fire Type. It's filled to bursting with Fiery Passion! You're set on the Fire Type Pokemon Scorbunny?"

"You best your champion title I am, Lee! I can tell we're going to get along great!" The small pokemon did a number of excited hops bringing up flames from it's feet. "Can you do a fist bump buddy?" The small pokemon nodded and when Gloria offered a fist the Scorbunny bounced up and delivered a cute punch to her own. Aw!

Lean chuckled. "Well it's no surprise you chose the one riled up with confidence like yourself. Go get his pokeball there and we'll let Hop pick next."

Hop nodded. "So it'll be Scorbunny for you? Nice one! I'll go with...Hm." His gold eyes glanced between the two hopeful pokemon as they stared up at him as he studied them carefully....Eventually pointing to- "Grookey! You're mine!" And the small money pokemon chittered in pure glee. "I'm aiming to be the next Champion, so be ready! You and I'll be doing some serious training!" Hop's new Grookey made a chittering noise, chittering again when his Wooloo baaed at him again.

"I bet you will be, Hop," Lean spoke in a gentle voice and Hop blinked up towards him when Lean patted his back with a proud look, "That's why I brought these pokemon along for you and Gloria. So the two of you can battle and train and grow stronger together...to try to reach me!" Hop smiled at him, but the brothers were soon distracted when a sad noise reached their ears, which turned out to be Sobble crying most likely from being the only one not to be picked. A surprised look came over the champion but soon he smiled and pulled away from Hop to walk over to the crying pokemon. Sobble stopping his crying as soon as his shadow fell over him. "And you'll come with me!" Lean smiled down at the sad pokemon. "Charizard will show you the ropes! He's strict but real strong and real kind, too!" Lean's charizard made a grunt noise behind him and the poor sobble looked more scared of the giant dragon looking pokemon than happy.

"Hey, Lee." Lean hummed and turned to Hop as the young boy picked his Grookey's pokeball from the ground where his brother had thrown it, looking unsure between Sobble's expression and his brother. "That might not be the best idea, bro. Sobble's looking kinda...spooked at the idea."

Lean blinked. "Oh. You think so?"

"Yeah..." As if struck my lightning, the boy perked up at an idea, whipping around to you still watching silently from the table. "Hey! I got a great idea! Why don't you take 'em instead?"

.....You...blinked and it took a moment for you to realize what he was implying. And all you could do was point at yourself and ask, "Who? Me?"

Hop nodded. "Why not? You said you never had one right? This could be a great way for you to get to experience what it's like! And I'm sure sobble over here would really appreciate it." At the mention of what Hop said the small pokemon perked right up and chittered in question towards your direction.

You still stared...before holding up your hands. There was NO WAY you could have a real pokemon! One being you never had a REAL one, and secondly you doubted if you were ever suddenly sent back you'd be able to take this little guy with you. It'd cause more problems than solutions. "I-I don't think-"

"THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!!" You all jumped from Gloria loudly proclaiming and pointing at you. "If we're going to be traveling buddies it's better to have more back up just in case! Who knows? We could be attacked by robbers! Or what if someone tries to steal my Gym badges on my journey? Or what if you're attacked by another flock of Corvinight?? Or like get seriously hurt and I'm not around to save you!? If we're going to travel it's better to be safe than sorry! Why do you think Lean never leaves home without Charizard? He needs someone to bail him outta trouble whenever he gets lost."

"Ouch. That stings a little Glory."

Well.....when you put it like that? You really could use the extra spare muscle if you were going to be running around Galar while trying to remember how the game goes, it wouldn't hurt to have a pokemon just in case. And in either case you could just give the sobble to someone more suited or release it back into the wild when Gloria claimed the Champion title. That way when(and if-) you were sent back after she won, you wouldn't have to worry about the poor thing. So...should you accept??

"Well-...I- Uh-"

"That's not a problem is it, Lee?"

Lean hummed, glancing between Sobble's brighter expression and you for a moment before smiling. "Not at all. That sounds like a great idea considering if Y/n actually wants to take Sobble-....Wait. What was that part about her not ever owning a pokemon before?"

"SURE! I don't mind!," you interrupted before anyone could answer that question and you blinked when a small chittering caught your attention as a blue blur came scuttling towards you and you jumped when the thing launched intself clambering onto your leg and up tour body. It took you a moment to realize it was sobble and the pokemon didn't stop until it was flopped over your shoulder giving a smile to anyone watching. ......Well-......I guess you were stuck with a new pokemon now. At least until this whole thing was over with- You jumped when Gloria walked over without you noticing and placed what must've been Sobble's pokeball on the table in front of you. "....Oh. Thanks."

"All right, enough of all this Trainer nonsense for one night!," a familiar voice called out and you four looked up to two middle aged ladies coming around from the front of the house food in both their hands for the tables and the barbecue.

"MOM!!,'' both children greeted as both their mothers came out.

"Hey! Ma!," Lean greeted smiling before looking around a little more, "Where's Gran and Gramps?"

"Oh you know Dad. We can never get him away from his pragrams," Mrs. L rolled her eyes, "And Mom's cleaning your room for your stay."

"MOOOOMM!! Why didn't you remind me today wasn't actually my journey!?," Gloria whined Scorbunny in her arms, and her mother rose a brow.

"Considering this your first lesson. Always remember something important before going to run off. " Her mother shook her head before holding up the small saled bowl again. "Dinner's ready, Children. Bring along your pokemon, and let's all eat. Y/n you're more than welcome to joing us."

Your stomach rumbled catching the attention of your new sobble pal who chittered in question as you gave a sheepish smile. Golly. Had the entire day passed by already? Well you weren't going to pass on free food when it was so kindly offered and not when you were hungry. So you nodded your head in agreement and stayed seated as you watched the two ladies work. Gloria's mom had placed the large salad bowl she was carrying on the table you were sitting at and you recognized them as the Veggies Mrs. L was cutting earlier. In the meantime Mrs. L was heading right for the grill next to the table you were sitting at. Soon it was lit and the coals in it heated up a warm orangey-red color. You were watching as Hop and Lean's mother as she went back into the house with Gloria's and a moment later the two came back with plates, forks, and what looked like hot dogs of a few different colors and chopsticks. You watched silent other than a few chitters of the Sobble on your shoulder, as Gloria's mom set the table you were sitting at and Mrs. L squired the hot dogs onto the chopsticks and placed them on the grill to sizzle. OH! She was making shish kabobs. As you lazily watched them cook, the two teens were playing around with their new pokemon partners and Hop talking to Lean every few minutes or so. The sun in this world slowly lowered, and the lanturns on the shed's stone walls behind you lit up when the sun was lowered enough. It was a very peaceful scene.

"Ok, Kids!," Mrs. L called looking up from the shish kabobs she was every so often flipping on the grill but looked up as she called. "Food's ready! Come and eat!"

The two teens and pokemon cheered and came running over to the grill. Hop getting there first and grabbing two kabobs from his mother when she offered them to him. You watched as Hop smiled and ran over to Lean handing one over to him as he smiled at his younger brother. His charizard made a grunt sound as it sniffed over his shoulder and Lean began pulling off the food on the stick one by one and tossing it up, the dragon like pokemon snapping it's head in lightning fast reflexes- You jumped when Gloria ended up pulling a chair out next to you to your left and a moment later her mother sat across from you as Mrs. L sat the rest of the shish kabobs onto the table for you all to enjoy. The other people sitting down at the table and the small pokemon chittering around them, besides Hop's wooloo who baaed and Lean's charizard who grunted and made groans like a real dragon until they were all given bowls of brown kibble like food. Which you guessed must've been pokemon food. You lowered your shoulder and stretched out your arm to allow your new sobble pal to climb down it like a chameleon and jump to the ground after a bowl that was placed down for him along with the others- You looked up and blinked as someone sat next to you and you leaned back up. Staring face to face with none other than Lean the Galar Champion himself as he took seat next to you with a smike and Hop right next to him with Mrs.L sitting in front of them along with Gloria's mum next to Gloria. And passed out the food went. Good. You were starving-

"You're Y/n right?," Lean asked and you blinked back up at his smile. He chuckled and pointed a hand up. "I don't think we had the chance to talk since you all met me at the station. You helped my little brother stand a little taller-"

"And give Lee an ego boost," Gloria teased.

"Hey! C'mon Glory. She just gave me a compliment." He chuckled and looked back to you. "I also heard you agreed to be Glory here's traveling buddy. Are you two friends?"

You opened your mouth to speak but Gloria cut you off as she pointed her fork at you two. "Actually we just met this morning. She was camping in the Slumbering Weald and was chased out by a flock of wild Corvinight." She shoved the food into her mouth and you wanted to sink into your seat as Lean blinked in surprise before looking at you.

"You went camping in the Slumbering Weald? Even I wouldn't get lost there, and corvinight are big pokemon. How'd you manage to get into that mess?"

"Uh-..." Your mind raced with any possible reasonable answer to give other than 'you woke up in a video game in the middle of the night'-...WAIT!! What did you say before?? You attempted a nervous smile and spoke. "It's actually a f-funny story. You see I'm n-new to Galar! I've been uh-...T-T-Traveling around and I guess I didn't know what I'd be getting myself into." You smiled at Lean and said 'Please work. Please work. Please work.' over in your head. Luckily it seemed he bought it.

"Oh. Well at least you were able to get out of there alright by the looks of it. So...You're new to the Galar Region?" You nodded yes relieved he bought it. "I see. So where are you from?"

CRAP!! Everyone seemed to be politely watching you two now and you could feel yourself sweating. How were you supposed to answer that!? You couldn't say 'from the real world'! Quick!! What was some place in the pokemon world you remembered!? Your scared mind raced and the only one you could think of was- "Uh...I-I'm from the K-Kalos Region actually..B-But I've been..Traveling around for a l-long time so...y'know I've been here and t-there."

He blinked. "Kalos Region huh? Wow. That's a long ways from here, across the ocean even. You must really enjoy traveling."

You smiled. "YEP! It's the best!" Of course you never really thought of traveling around the world for real, but for now you'd just go along with this story.

Lean smiled at you. "I admire a free heart and spirit! So what brought you to the Galar Region? Was it just to see me?"

"She's here to see the Champion's Cup! And since she's going to be sticking around until everyone can finally battle you, I offered her to come along and BOOM! Instant traveling buddy," Gloria chimed in and you were grateful for her for making an excuse you could go on.

"Y-Yeah! That's right! It's not every day there's a big event like this! And who knows? I might just be eating with the next champion right now, or if you manage to stay champion that is."

"Oh. Well then you're in for a real treat! I have a feeling that this year is going to be full of excitement and powerful trainers like these two here," he gestured to the two teens who seemed to be proud-

"Lee." Lean froze as his mother pointed her own fork at him with a scowl. "I didn't slave away all day making your favorite lunch just so you would be too busy talking to eat it. Champion or not you're still my son in this house and what I say goes! Now hush and eat up!"

"Yes, Ma!"

You snickered as Lean immediately began eating and finally you got a break to begin eating yourself as your stomach rumbled and enjoy the delicious cooking courtesy of Mrs. L. But you absolutely made sure to tuck away your 'backstory' for now in case you needed to use it again for later. Time flew by as you all chit chatted and ate. The sky grew darker and soon all the plates were emptied out with a few of you all grabbing seconds. Soon it was time to go, and your stomach felt content. And soon good byes were had after Gloria's mother helped Mrs. L bring in her silverware and put out the grill's fire. And soon you found yourself at the front of Hop's home with all of the others saying goodbye. Your sobble having climbed back on top of your shoulder.

"Come meet me back here first thing tomorrow morning," Lean explained to Gloria. "Well run your first ever pokemon battle and Ill show you the ropes."

"YOU BET!!....Oh wait." Gloria turned back to you and blinked. "Hey, Y/n. Where are you going to sleep tonight?"

......Oh.....right. You hadn't even thought of that. "Uh...." You shrugged. "I guess I can camp outside??" You didn't like the sound of that but what other choice did you have??

Seeming to read the look on your face, Gloria's mother waved a hand. "No sweat. You can take our couch again until the kids' journies."

You looked to the older woman in surprise. "What? R-Really? Are you sure? I wouldn't want to intrude.

"Now I insist. You can stay until you're two's journey."

"....Well...If you say so."

Good byes were had as well as you thanking Mrs. L for dinner before leaving with Gloria and her mother. The scorbunny at Gloria's heels bouncing around happily and proud around his new master as Gloria went on to bragging on how she was totally going to beat Lean before Hop was going to. When you three arrived back to the cottege home, it was already pretty dark and already the lamps outside were lit. Once you were inside Gloria's Mum allowed you to use the restroom and change into the pjs you had arrived into this world with. You were so tired you barely noticed the poor Sobble scuttling around your feet chittering in concern about the munchlax sleeping away in the bed in the corner of Gloria's living room. You barely noticed as you bid the other two girls good night and flopped back on the soft couch before throwing the blanket over yourself. Luckily the quilt was left where you left it from the night before. As you laid down, the Sobble much like a cat, chittered and climbed on over towards you. Settling down in the space between your shoulder and the pillow curling into a warm ball. Not that you minded. For all you know you'd be back home tomorrow anyways and this would've been all a dream. Just your mother yelling at you for being late and missing collage....

As your eyes closed, you couldn't help but frown at the memory.

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Hi, I would like to ask you since your askbox is open what are your favorite characters in games you play? or maybe you could rank all the characters? thanks in advance, take care :)

Hello, Anon! Of course, I’ll gladly do that! I actually play a lot of otome games (or games like MLQC since I don’t know if it classifies as otome) so I’ll only do it for IkeVamp, IkeSen, MLQC and MysMe since these games are the closest to my heart.

I tried to keep it spoiler free and I think I succeeded but please be aware that I’m talking about the games mentioned above so there might be some tiny spoilers.

Also, be prepared for a long post.

Let’s start with MLQC:

1) Obviously Gavin - he’s the love of my virtual life, I adore him so much sometimes I catch myself staring at his karmas for a good few minutes. I know he has some flaws, but in this house we stan Gavin despite them. Overall Birdcop Agent B-7 10000/10

2) Victor - partially because my boyfriend is very similar to him and that just makes me have a soft spot for him and partially because I love men in power (yes, I have issues, I'm aware of that). I’d say 8.5/10

3) Shaw - he’s okay, I have not enough info about him to really place him anywhere but some fanfictions made me feel some things for this man. So we can say I love him on Tumblr, not in game (yet, maybe it’ll change in future chapters). 6/10

4) Kiro - okay, hear me out, I don’t like men like him. I prefer dark types over these bubbly personalities. Since this is spoiler free I won’t talk about him more but if you want to know my thoughts on him, let me know. Maybe 5/10

5) Lucien - I’m sorry, Lucien stans. It’s not that I dislike him or something, I just don’t have a good connection with him. And his voice in eng dub is really creepy for me, I can’t handle his phonecalls. Oh but his dates are amazing, I’ve read 4 so far but I loved them all. 4/10

Okay now IkeVamp. Here I’ll rank them in a different ways: routes I played (they will have explained a bit about character) and routes I haven’t played since they are not available in English version (there'll just be names) (please know I haven't played Isaac’s route too since I haven’t had time to fully dedicate myself to it since it came out):

1) Comte

2) Arthur - my husbando 2.0, I love him, his character is my go-to in otome games. Again, I am aware of his flaws but I love him regardless. Thank you very much. 10/10

3) Theo

4) Leonardo - he reminds me a lot of one of my brothers so I see him more as a friend than love interest but I like him regardless and Think his route deserved some better drama(but that just my opinion). 8.5/10

5) Mozart - I loved his route, truly, and I like him a lot, just something about him seems off to me, I don’t know... 7.5/10

6) Napoleon - he’s okay, nothing too much, nothing too little. A good boyfriend, calls me nunuche (so like dummy). Overall 7/10

7) Vincent - I really struggled through his route, but he seems to love MC so much. Ugh, he reminds me a bit of Kiro, so 6/10.

8) Dazai

9) Issac

10) Jean

11) Sebastian

12) Shakespeare

Time for IkeSen, here I will only do Oda forces and Uesugi-Takeda forces (without Kennyo, Ranmaru, Motonari and the others, sorry):

1) Nobunaga - again, men in power, ekhem. But really I just love how his relationship with MC blossoms through his route and his dramatic route is awesome for me. 10/10

2) Hideyoshi - mamabear, I get him, he’s like a male version of me so I sympathize a lot with him. I feel like he would give great hugs. 9.5/10

3) Shingen - I actually don’t know why I like him so much. Maybe because he’s somewhat similar to Arthur from IkeVamp or maybe his dramatic route made me so emotional I cried for a few day straight. I don’t know. I’d give him 8.5/10

4) Mitsuhide - we all know he, we all love him. I was a bit disappointed by his route but overall a good experience. He would do everything for MC I think so I'd give him 8.5/10

5) Masamune - he was my first route in IkeSen so I’m a bit sentimental when it comes to him. Also, he has a sexy eyepatch, come on. 8/10

6) Sasuke - in every route he was there for me so of course I like him a lot. Sometimes his jokes were weird but hey, we all love weirdos here, right? 7/10

7) Ieyasu - sometimes I don’t know what to think about him. Playing his route was a challenge for me but in the end I found I liked it. Just not a lot. 6/10

8) Kenshin - I get why people like him, I just don't so much. He’s okay, his story was okay, a little bit... too much for me. I’d say 5/10

9) Yukimura - meeeh, he calls me boar woman so it’s an instant no from me, sir. But sometimes he’s funny. 4/10

10) Mitsunari - he’s soooo sweet but also soooo much not for me. 3/10

And now MysMe, please don’t bash on me for this, I’ve only played for a couple of months with breaks so I’m not an expert yet:

1) Jumin - I TOLD YOU MEN IN POWER, he’s actually very sweet and caring, he makes me feel really loved all the time and he’s also intelligent and can make pancakes (my boyfriend can't even boil eggs even though he’s been trying to do them properly since March so please let me fangirl over someone who can do pancakes). He’s my husbando 3.0. 10/10

2) V - at first I liked him a lot, then I didn’t like him, then I liked him even more. Now he’s my second place because I really sympathize with him and I think he deserve a chance to get a normal loving life. Also he’s super caring and attentive so point for him. 9/10

3) Ray - his route is a rollercoaster but it’s worth it I think. There’s so much I want to tell about him but I don't want to spoiler anything so I’ll just say he’s my precious baby. 8.5/10

4) Zen - his route was boring for me but his character made up for it I think. He’s also caring and I like his good ending so much (I don’t know why). Overall 7.5/10

5) Seven - I have a bit of love-hate relationship with him. He’s okay, but I expected so much more from his route. I see him as a very good boyfriend, just not for me. 6.5/10

6) Jaehee - It’s not that I don't like her, but it's also not that I like her. You know, she’s just there. Her route was very plain and in Jumin’s route she played on my nerves a bit. 5/10

7) Yoosung - I’m sorry but I really don’t like him. I see him as a child and only thing I like was his DLC. 3/10

8) Rika - I hate her. I understand her but I still hate her. 0/10 Thank you very much

Thank you for reading this whole thing, I know it was long, I’m sorry. If you would like to ask me more about certain characters please send me an ask! Love you all!

#mlqc #mr love queen's choice #mr. love queen's choice #mr love #mr love game #mysme #mystic messenger #mysme v #mysme jumin #mysme seven #ikevamp #ikevam #Ikemen Vampire #ikemen vampire leonardo #ikemen arthur #ikemen #ikemen sengoku #ikesen

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surveys-at-your-service · 3 years

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Survey #317

i’m tired as a motherfucker and don’t feel like thinking up some lyrics, so here, jus have the survey.

Have you volunteered in the past 6 months? No. French fries or onion rings? French fries. I don't like onion rings. Do you suffer from anxiety? Very badly. Favorite healthy snack? "Apples and peanut butter are one of them." <<<< Same, actually. Good shit. Favorite Disney movie? Forever and always The Lion King. If you see a bee in your house.. are you going to kill it? I hate to say it, but I'm killing it. Do you normally take a shower in the morning or at night? Morning. Do you have a cat? Yeah. What is your favorite animal? It will always be meerkats. Always. Do you know what time you were born? 10:30 AM, I believe. Do you like McDonalds? I'm gonna be real: I've never understood the McDonald's hate. I enjoy it perfectly fine. I mean it's certainly not gourmet, but I'll choose it over other fast food places sometimes. It's cheap and decent food, imo. What's your favorite flower? Orchids. Have you thought about joining the military? FUCK no. Who is the person that has impacted your life the most? Given my PTSD, I think it's pretty obviously Jason. Have you ever had a pet fish? Yeah, but not a lot. I never enjoyed them much. Have you ever wanted to be on a game show? Not seriously, no. I wouldn't want to be on television. Have you ever vaped? Nah. Who was the last person to give you a hug? Either my niece or nephew. Have you ever been on TV? I don't think so, no. What's your favorite store in the mall? Hot Topic, ugggghhhhh take me there. Has anyone ever told you that you have an accent? Yeah, especially when I was younger when I definitely did have a clear Southern accent. Do you have any piercings? Yeah, six. I have been DYING for a new one lately... How did your parents meet? Work. What was your first word? "Dada." Do you eat more healthy food or junk food? Somewhere in the middle, I'd say. What do you spend too much money on? When it's my own money, tattoos. I think I'll be perfectly capable of doing it, but when I'm employed, I'm going to have to watch how much I invest into those. What is a disturbing episode of an otherwise non-disturbing show? What is a disturbing show (or one you would describe as one) is enjoyable to you? Meeeh I don't watch enough for this. What is the most memorable song in a movie? How about a show? Oh wow, I dunno. "Circle of Life" from TLK is a beauty, as is "Strangers Like Me" from Tarzan. There really are a lot. As for shows, "Carry On My Wayward Son" from Supernatural will immediately get fans screaming the lyrics, haha. However, I don't know if that song properly counts since it wasn't written just for the show, but whatever. What is something you’re grateful for that humans have made/have continued to make exist? What about something that you wish that humans didn’t destroy? The Internet, whew. I wish humans would stop destroying the fucking environment. It's heartbreaking how many woods are wiped away here for construction, only to never be built on... While evil men are commonly talked about, what woman would you consider the most evil? I don't know, but it would probably be a rapist or pedophile. Those are probably the people I abhor most. Do you believe children can be evil? If so, what child from history do you believe to have been the most evil? I don't really think children are born evil, no. I've never heard of a diabolical baby or anything. I think the environment they are raised in molds them as they age. I don't know about the last question. Name one way that music can be bad for humans. It can be depressing sometimes, actually dragging your mood down, especially if you already feel low. What has been one of the most blatant advertising in a movie, show, or music video? Some of these questions are hard man, idfk lol. What book have you read/listened to that “messed you up” (or made you have a lot of negative feelings afterward)? Johnny Got His Gun left me feeling so spiteful towards and disappointed in the world. It definitely made me feel down for a while. If you have a pet, what is the best thing that you have for them (either a toy, a highly rated food, etc)? If you don’t have one but would like one, have you thought about what you would get your pet? We definitely don't have the money for "high quality" stuff. What works, works. Did you ever know anyone who was (previously) a part of a cult? What cult? Were you ever a part of one? No. What is something that is legal right now that really shouldn’t be? I'm stealing the previous person's answer by saying fireworks. They have a horrible effect on animals and PTSD victims and is just litter and a fire hazard. What is a movie you consider successful/good that did not have high reviews? I'm not educated enough on movie rankings. When you met the person you now like, what happened? We hugged and cried a bit lmao. Did you realize anything today? No. What do you want to do today? It'd be nice to get off my ass and get Emerson's birthday pictures into Lightroom so Ashley can finally have them... Can you honestly say you’d risk your life for someone else? I know with certainty I would for some people. Could you forgive a boyfriend or friend who physically hurt you? Ha, nope, byyyyeee~ What’s the cutest thing someone’s ever done for you? Ugh... So one night when I was lying down to go to bed but also texting Jason, I was being playful and joked for him to sing me to sleep. He sent me a video for "The Mortician's Daughter" by Black Veil Brides (one of his favorite bands) and just pasted the lyrics, and I thought it was the cutest fucking thing ever. I went to bed listening to it and just smiling. It's why I just don't listen to it anymore. I shouldn't have even talked about it, soooo next question. What are the top five places you wish you could go before you die? Ummm South Africa, Yellowstone National Park, Germany, Alaska, and the Bahamas, maybe. How many tattoos would you like to have? I'm gonna be a fuckin mural. I want tats pretty much everywhere. What question do you hate to answer? "What do you like to do for fun?" What's your favourite animated or cartoon program? Fullmetal Alchemist. What do you think the greatest invention has been? Electricity. What's your favourite movie quote? I dunno, I don't really have one. Do you prefer digital or analogue clocks? Analogue clocks are way more elegant and can be beautifully decorated. Who is your favorite foreign singer/musician? Do you translate his or her lyrics? If you exclude English-speaking foreign bands, like from the UK, Rammstein for sure. I can translate some of them. Say something in a foreign language? "Liebe" means "love" in German. What is a weather-type that you like that not many others do? Snow, for sure. I've never understood the "ew, snow" type of people. It's so pretty. Granted, it's rare here, so it's more of a treat down here, but still. Who do you know personally that has a nice singing voice? Sara has a beautiful voice. What was the last word you learned? I have no clue, given how bad my memory is becoming... It's hard for me to learn anything nowadays, because it doesn't stick. What is your favorite culture? (that you find most interesting): I'll be honest, I'm not very well-informed on foreign cultures. Due to taking so many classes though, I do find German culture to be quite appealing. They are very serious about honesty (for example, telling someone you're okay when you're not is frowned upon in small talk, even), as well as manners. I would love to experience their lifestyle. Have you ever watched anime porn? I've never watched porn to begin with. If you got paid $3 million to smoke meth one time would you do it? Nope. I'm not risking addiction or death. Are ladybugs cute? Yesssss. Will you leave the house without fragrance on? Yeah, I usually do. Do you make good money doing what you do? I'm unemployed. I've only ever worked minimum wage jobs. What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries, yum. And kiwi. What do you think of horses? I love them! Are you doing something with your life that matters? Ugh, I don't feel like it. Do you like gravy on your mashed potatoes? I hate gravy. What is the dirtiest rap song you have ever heard? Nicole played "WAP" once when I was in the car and I wanted to die. What about a dirty song in any other genre? "Bitches" by Hollywood Undead MIGHT be rap, but idk? What even is their genre???? But anyway, as much as I love the song, it's dirty as shit. What is a genre of music you simply can't stand? Rap, generally. What is, in your opinion, the best way of dealing with a break up? Lots and lots of self-care and focusing on loving yourself and realizing your worth lies in yourself and not another person. What flavor of Doritos do you like best? Cool Ranch, of course. Would you ever go to a comedy club? Yeah, sure. Why is it that photography is becoming a trend? Because it's art, and people enjoy art???????? What is the funniest movie you have ever seen? White Chicks gets me way harder than it should lmao. Would you ever consider dating someone who lived across the country? I guess, so long it was the plan that we'd eventually move in together, and effort was being made to achieve that once we got pretty serious. Do you have a tattoo? If you do, describe the pain you went through when getting it done. Well, I have six, so I'll just talk about my first one, which was on my wrist. It really isn't bad, especially once you've adjusted to the pain. I think the best metaphor would be that it's like lightly pinching a cat scratch. Outlining is the worst part, imo. What is your favorite bookstore? I don't have one. Who was the last person to tell you that you were cute? I have no idea. When was the last time you had a fever? How high did it go? Oh, I couldn't tell you. Those are very rare for me. How many times do you think that you’ve truly been in love before? With who? Twice, with Jason and Sara. Do you prefer French kissing, or regular kissing more, and why? I mean, this depends on the mood as well as how serious we are. Have you ever been married before? How many times? No. Who do you know that gives the best hugs? Summer has always been a big, strong hugger like I am. Have you ever dated someone of the same gender before? Yeah. Who do you consider to be your hero? My mom. Who is your best friend? Tell us about them. Sara. She's a very caring, strong, creative, just overall amazing person who stands firmly for what she feels is right, and we can't forget about her incredible loyalty, nor her absolute adoration for animals, reptiles especially. How much did your car cost? I don't have my own car. What is the last picture you received on your phone of? Sara sent me a photo of Martha, her ball python. Do you have any friends that actually model? No. Do you keep condoms in your room? No, considering I have no reason to. Do you follow any special diet? (dairy free, vegetarian, gluten free etc.) No, but I desperately want to return to being vegetarian. Vegan would be even better, but I know I'm absolutely not capable of that. What is an appliance you don’t have, but would love to have? uhhhhh Which keys on your keyboard are worn out the most? My "a," "s," and "d" from gaming. If you could be any supervillain, which would you be? Ha, I could probably pull off Harley Quinn pretty easily. Though "super"villain sounds a bit strong for her. What’s the most historic thing that has happened in your lifetime? Either Covid or 9/11, probably. What’s the scariest non-horror movie? I personally think the idea behind Johnny Got His Gun is fucking terrifying. What’s the most amazing true story you’ve heard? More beautiful than "amazing," but whatever. I can't think of anything else. Jason's mother actually left his father to go back home to New York when he cheated on her, but he followed her all the way there, and they wound up reconciling and were very happily married since. They were a spectacular couple, and I miss them a lot. What brand are you most loyal to? I have no idea. It's hard to be loyal to any when you're not the one buying products. Where are you not welcome anymore? Well, speaking of him, probably Jason's house, haha... I feel that if I just showed up there, his parents would honestly be super happy to see me and want to catch up, but Jason, not so much. I doubt Colleen would welcome me into her house, either. What’s the most recent show you’ve binge-watched? Avatar: The Last Airbender w/ Sara. What’s a common experience for many people that you’ve never experienced? Just... adult stuff. Paying bills. Having a stable job. Passing their driver's test. What are some misconceptions about your hobby? We'll use forum roleplay here, in which case I know a very common misconception is that it's sexual in nature and is a kink. It's never been that for me. It's about building unique, complex characters in a vast universe of your creativity, meshing with other's. It's a beautiful thing to me. What’s the dumbest thing someone has argued with you about? Oh, I'm sure something with Mom... because she is absolutely never wrong. What’s the longest rabbit hole you’ve been down? Conspiracy theories on YouTube, aha... What odd smell do you really enjoy? I really enjoy the smell of lilacs, though I know people who think they smell too strong and/or just stink. If you had a HUD that showed three stats about any person you looked at, what three stats would you want it to show? Hm, interesting question. Maybe approachability, moral alignment, and mood. What is your favorite flavor of pop tart? I really like the chocolate sundae ones. Gum? I really like fruit-flavored gums, especially watermelon or strawberry. Last song you sang along to? I sang a bit to "Second Chance" by Shinedown. Are you fascinated by rivers? Yeah, sure. Streams, more specifically, because you can see the bottom and walk more safely in them. I love exploring those. Do you live near a volcano? No, and I plan on keeping it that way, haha. How big is the screen on your digital camera? I dunno, the normal size for a Canon? Do you find train whistles comforting? No. What bird is the cutest? Oh, that's so hard. I love the pastel-colored ones, and hummingbirds are like, universally cute. Are you scared to look at your own organs on x-ray or ultrasound? No, that's actually really cool. Do big eyes freak you out? On people? Generally, no. I tend to find them cute, actually, especially on girls, but I've definitely seen people with big eyes that instead look kinda creepy. Have you ever walked on a frozen lake/river? Hm, I'm actually not sure. I don't believe so, though. Have you ever held a real sword? No. Have you ever seen a tree over 100 years old? Uh, realistically, probably? That's not that old in the grand scheme of trees, is it? Do you feel uncomfortable at fancy restaurants? I can sometimes, yes. I feel very out-of-place.

#survey #surveys #questions

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im-abanana · 4 years

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@geekgirles (FoRgIvE mE!)

Oof, my hand slipped again, and faster this time. But I’m having too much fun with your AU, really. I HAD to write something (1155 words, y’know, I like to keep it simple ahah) about Creek’s little outburst.

I know I’m a pain friend, but pls bear with meeeh <3

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“No?” despite the tinge of displeasure that was coating his tongue, Creek’s face was uncharacteristically emotionless as he asked for clarity. “Why won’t you marry me, Poppy?”

The pink-haired girl in question chewed on her lower lip, averting her eyes from the still kneeling man and the ring he was offering her. Not so long ago, that sparkling jewel and the future it symbolized would’ve been a dream come true, but not anymore. “No, Creek. I will not marry you. I’m really sorry,” Poppy declared, surprised by her own determination. “but we’re not meant to be.”

The ring box closed with a sharp, reverberating snap as Creek slowly got back on his feet. Towering over Poppy thanks to his greater height, his purple irises bore into her skin and flesh, making her feel horribly exposed.

“But of course we’re not. Now there’s someone else in your heart,” Creek’s voice, always so gentle and silky and kind, had become unrecognizable in a matter of seconds. Rather than being the delicate, velvety caress Poppy was familiar with, it was now full of menace and malice. ‘Like a razor sharp blade brushing against the throat,’ was the first thing that came to her mind.

“I don’t understand. W-what do you mean, someone else?” Poppy knew that getting defensive was the worst thing to do, or at least her instinct told her so, but she just couldn’t do otherwise. Creek wasn’t simply able to make her feel exposed, apparently— he could read her like an open book.

It was frightening.

His mocking laughter echoed in every corner of the kitchen, bouncing from wall to wall. “Oh, Poppy. You sweet, innocent, clueless girl. You think you have so many friends, so many contacts… and you probably do. But unfortunately for you, I’ve got some too,” without leaving time for her to elaborate, Creek pulled a crumpled piece of paper out of his pocket, sneering in triumph as her mouth fell open. “So, when exactly were you planning on telling me that the precious, professional and oh-so-competent tutor of yours is your kid’s biological father?”

The whole world ripped apart and came tumbling down on Poppy’s head at the same time, leaving her speechless. They’ve been found out— worst of all, they’ve been found out by Creek. “How did you get those documents!?” she demanded, ignoring the blood pumping and ringing and boiling furiously in her ears.

A straightforward, unconcerned shrug was his response. “It’s not important. What truly matters is that everybody will know the truth about you,” the greenish-haired boy mused, waving the sheet of paper like a trophy as he bend slightly over, getting face to face with her. “Because you’re nothing more than a stupid, spoiled girl who got knocked up by some pathetic grump and got stuck with the consequences. Speaking of which,” Creek rejoiced in the child’s small squeal of terror as he captured his confused, terrified gaze. “there you are. Hiding behind the kitchen table, are you? Come here, you little brat.”

The unexpected strength with which Poppy shoved Creek back sent him crashing against the sink. “Don’t you dare say my son is a consequence, Creek! Leave him out of this, your quarrel is with me, and only me!” she snarled with fury, acting as a human shield to protect her son, roaring fire dancing and cursing through her veins. She was definitely not letting him near her child. “Get out of my house, before I make you. We’re finished.”

Despite the throbbing pain in his side and the wince it caused, Creek’s amused smirk reappeared faster than predicted. Too fast. “No, my dearest. I don’t think we are,” he whispered smoothly, at this point far too collected for Poppy’s taste; it’s not that she was afraid of him, or for herself. She feared for her child, who was shaking like a leaf just a few meters from her. It was actually Creek’s lack of any type of negative emotion— rage, resentment, fury —the thing that deeply disturbed her. Now more than ever, he reminded her of a sociopath. “On the contrary, we’ve barely begun.”

The slam of the front door, the sound of running feet, a third, deeper voice yelling “No, you’re not!” and then the brutal, unrelenting force ramming into Creek’s flank. This time, the yoga instructor was literally thrown to the hard kitchen floor.

Branch was standing there, wheezing and red-faced from exertion— but despite the fatigue, anyone could detect the protectiveness he was radiating with. The black-haired tutor regarded his child with a tender, reassuring smile. “You did the right thing by calling me, kid. Good job,” then, he turned to Creek with an aggressive growl. “Poppy’s been crystal clear, get out of this house, immediately!”

As massive as Creek’s ego might’ve been, the yoga instructor wasn’t a fool and had learned to analyze people, situations and opponents; for that reason, he decided to trust his brain when it suggested that messing with 190 pounds of pure, thick muscle probably wasn’t the brightest of ideas. Sometimes, you just have to accept defeat and wait for your chance. After all, he had the documents— he could still ruin Poppy’s life.

“Alright. Alright, mate. I’ll leave, but you know what?” Creek finally conceded, slowly getting up and smoothening his own clothes, gathering all the dignity he had left. Just before he headed towards the entrance door, stumbling with a visible and painful limp, he spat: “Perhaps I was wrong all along. You two really deserve each other.”

The young tutor didn’t even bother wasting his breath, that snake’s sentence did not deserve an answer anyway, but Branch made sure Creek had truly left the apartment before checking on Poppy and the child. “Are you both ok? Did he hurt you? Do you need me to call the cops or your father, Pop—” before he could finish his question, Branch found himself wrapped in a tight hug, his son squeezing his legs and Poppy grasping his chest.

“You came for us,” Poppy croaked, her voice finally cracking and breaking like a rotten stump in a storm, wearily leaning her forehead against his shoulder. All her energy, her previous anger and determination had been drained so suddenly, she needed the physical support of his firm body.

“It’s ok, it’s ok now. Of course I came,” Branch let out a deep sigh of relief, holding the two of them as close as he could. Together like family, his family, in his arms— the blood of his blood on one side, and the love of his life on the other. “I’m here, and if you want me to stay, I won’t go anywhere. I promise.”

Is that what it felt like, the sense of belonging? The primordial instinct of protection? The uncontrollable love overflowing from his heart? ‘If it is, it feels nice,’ Branch decided.

Very nice, actually.

#broppy #Branch #Poppy #poppy and branch #dreamworks trolls #trolls #single mother!au #fanfiction #not really but ok #poppy x branch #creek #creek trolls #branch trolls #poppy trolls #oc trolls #not my au

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emrysarthurpendragon · 4 years

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When they noticed his slow changes, the Emrys family had been stunned. What caused him to age again, slightly faster than his own son? One day, he had been Merlin, the goofy young man. The next, he woke up looking like a forty-year-old man. Another week passed, and he looked around forty-five. Until one day he presented a sixty-year-old grandpa. Old enough to be who he was: a father and grandfather to young Hunith. For an obscure reason, no one in the district seemed to notice the change. They still saluted him by a quick “Morning, mister Emrys”, they still ask for advice when someone got sick in their family, and they even told him he looked younger by the day. Which was fun, because he clearly did not. With his wrinkles, he felt like by now, Freya and himself could do the pair. With a sigh, the man left his couch and headed toward the door and outside, where he collected the mails. Most were just adverting for the local shops and then, there was this envelop. Brown with a delicate calligraphy on it. The letter was addressed to both Merlin and Gaius Emrys. At the moment, Gaius and Alice were at work and the old man babysat his granddaughter. Hunith was currently playing in the main room. Short after her birth, the family moved back to the countryside, in the house Merlin owned since forever. To the local, they were just the descendant of a long last lineage finally coming back to their birth land. From the window, Merlin watched the goats jumping and running. Today was a beautiful, sunny day.

“Hunith, love,” he said, chuckling when the six-months-old stopped her games, her mouth forming a perfect ‘o’ with biscuits leftovers all over her face. “Do you want to go for a walk?”

“Meeeeh Meeeh!” she half scream and giggled.

“Yes, you can pet the baby goats. But not before we clean your face. You look like a little piggy. Where is my beautiful baby girl?” Merlin teased, and the girl’s soft laugh erupted. Hunith was laughing all the time, like most kids should if they were as lucky as his granddaughter. With a wet towel, Merlin whipped her face from all the food left and they headed outside. For those who believed the UK was in a perpetual bad weather, today could definitely prove them wrong. The moment they stepped outside; various animals ran toward them in a cacophony of attention whoring beasts. Hunith had eyes for the baby goats only and giggled when one managed to lick her little feet. Unknown cats and their babies appeared too. From the distance, they heard their horse, named Lancelot. When Merlin asked his daughter-in-law when she picked that name, she just said it was fun, since he was a Merlin, to have a Lancelot around. In fact, if he had not stopped her with the Arthurian’s naming, half their animals would have such names by now. Together, first and third generation sat in the grass. Merlin smiled. The little one was so advanced compared to the others. With his help, she already tried to stand and laughed when she succeeded. At this rate, she may even talk before she turns one-year-old. Together, they enjoyed their time and Merlin cherished all the memories. With him aging again, he knew that one day, he would have to say goodbye. That knowledge pushed him to share his numerous stories with the baby. From the time he woke up on an abandoned island, with no memories, to his life with his spouse and all the happiness afterwards.

“You are so loved, baby. This world is a hard place to live in, but one day, I’m sure you can change the world. You’ll find someone you love and, if you want, build a family with them. You can even stay single if you want, because love is not just about romance, but friendships too. Friends are so important; they are the family you chose. They keep you safe and sometimes, they are a real pain. Trust me,” Merlin laughed, the vague memory of a group of men flashing for a second. “And even if it doesn’t last, you have to cherish their memories, as they helped make you the way you are now.”

How ironic, though a voice in a corner of his mind, making the former immortal frowned. Don’t be a fool, Merlin, you know deep down that you never followed your own advice. You forgot them all.

Was his conscience having a conscience? With his luck, probably. He was that kind of man. Immortal for centuries. Suddenly not that much, when he held Hunith for the first time. Now, of course, he had to debate with himself about the same past he forgot for a reason or another. Still, Merlin crawled back into reality when he heard a car coming their way. From afar, he recognised Alice’s car and so did Hunith. The child clapped her hands and rolled on the grass while laughing. Whenever he heard her, Merlin felt the world becoming purer. The weight on his shoulders lifted, leaving him with a smile and no worries. From the driveway and between the trees, the familiar grey car appeared and parked under the old oak. From the driver sit came Alice and Gaius from the passenger’s. Lately, Gaius started growing his hair slightly more and they now reached his shoulders in small waves. Merlin guessed this was so kind of new fashion among young people. He was becoming too old for these things.

“Dad,” Gaius acknowledged him, picking his daughter to kiss her on the cheek. “How was the day?”

“Good, she’s an angel, as usual. Yours?”

“Alice had to sex up a teen penis’ after he stuck it in a soda can.”

“I wonder how we, as humans, can still exist with such specimens around,” Merlin laughed. How in hell did that kid thought it a great idea? Why, in the first place, people with penises felt like putting their wee bird everywhere? “Anyway… do you want something to eat or drink? I was bored when Hunith napped and made a cake. Also, a letter came for us, I waited to open it.”

As a family they entered their home. Alice collapsed on the couch and hugged her daughter. Working women were not that common in the area and there was a lot of judgement from time to time. Merlin guessed harsh words had been spoken to his daughter-in-law by the way she held her baby. In a possessive and yet calming manner. Probably feeling her mother’s turmoil, Hunith started babbling cutely and playing with Alice’s hands while the men set the food and tea on the table. They talked and laughed together while they ate.

“So, what about that letter?”

“Oh, right!” Merlin stood and took it from where he left it earlier. They opened it with a knife and Gaius started reading. Whatever was written made him pale as he handed the paper to his father. Just like on the envelope, the writing was delicate, from the same person – nothing surprising here – but what was inside made Merlin feel dizzy and hopeful.

I know where is Freya Emrys. Come to the Isle of Rum. I’ll wait for you.

“The Isle of Rum?” Merlin murmured with a gut feeling. If he were right, and he certainly was, this was the name given to the former Isle of the Blessed. Where he opened his eyes as a new Merlin. The one place he swore he would never go back to. According to the old legends, the Isle was a portal to the land of Avalon, just like the lake in London. Funny, right? That was the reason he couldn’t even trust the old stories. How two distant places were meant to belong to the same land? It was like telling King’s Cross was both in London and Dublin. Stupid.

“You know that place? You think it’s serious?”

“I… I went here, once,” Merlin explained. “A long time ago. Way before I met your mother. When the roman’s expansion was a thing. There’s a strange energy around the place. Coming from a sword trapped in stone… no, Alice, don’t start with King Arthur again.”

“Well, the sword thing is quite obvious. You can’t deny it,” Alice answered. “Plus, what’s so bad with the legend? Some people just don’t care about it but you… you almost seem afraid. You’re a brave man, Merlin. You fought in wars we can’t even imagine, you faced Death more time than any humans… I just can’t believe mere fairy tales can scare you.”

From the corner of his eyes, Merlin noticed his son’s smirk. He knew the young man always wondered the same things as he grew up. He always noticed how Merlin flinch when the legends were mentioned. Which happened often, with a name like his. His family started wondering, after some time, if there were not some sort of correlation between the myth and his reaction. Just like Alice now. Still, if Freya had been seen near the Island or even on it – for what reasons, he wondered – he had to go. Even a small chance was more than enough. Even if it meant leaving his family for a while. As usual, Gaius knew what was on his mind before he spoke and he heard him talk.

“I’m going with you. It’s mum.”

“We leave in three days. Alice, you can find someone to babysit Hunith? I guess you don’t want to skip work, and I understand.”

“Don’t worry. Go find my mother-in-law,” she whispered, smiling at the two hopeful men.

* * *

Three days later, the two Emrys’ left their home and took a train to Mallaig and then booked a boat. They charged as much food as possible before heading to the island. When they made their route plan to the life saver, the men had been surprised. No one ever visited that place because of the dangerous waters surrounding it, except for the last week, when a woman took the same route. In a glance, both men thought Freya had been the woman and they kept that thought in mind while they navigate toward their destination. The more they went into water, the more waves became stronger and stronger. They almost fell in deep waters more than once but, by some miracles, they made it in a couple of hours and attached their boat to a pontoon. The moment they set foot to the ground, something switched in the air. Gaius frowned at his surroundings.

“It seems familiar…” he whispered. “We never travelled here together, not even when I was little?” Gaius asked, the feeling growing stronger as they speak. Merlin did not answer though. His blue eyes we widen. He too was fighting that emotion. He felt anger and sadness mix in a dangerous cocktail, ready to explode at the first spark of fire. He saw a man, waiting for him behind a door. Like a ghost he stood there, not able to cross that wall between them. He needed him but feared what may come with that person.

Two faces of the same coin… growled a deep voice inside the former warlock. Two faces? Who was the second face? That blond man? The soldier with a sad smile and slight disappointment written on his features?

“Dad?” asked Gaius worried voice. “Are you okay?”

Merlin shook his head, attempting a poor smile. He had not escaped that place for so long for no reasons. The mere thought of the sword, that cursed item lost and forgotten somewhere between the now huge forest and crumpled stones made him shiver. What if nothing had changed? Why in all the kingdoms on Earth and above had Freya decided to come here?

“Yes, sorry my dear boy. It’s just this place. It gives me the creep,” Merlin admitted, and he soon heard his son mutter a quick ‘language’, as his parents did to him in his early years. “We travelled a long way today… it’s time to sleep. I’ll set up camp and…”

“Dad, you’re old now. I can do it.”

“I can do it too, Arthur,” Merlin growled, quickly realising what he said. “Gaius. I meant Gaius.” Why did he…? And why did he almost call his son ‘prat’ like a forgotten habit with someone else? Were they memories? He knew he should not have come here in the first place. If it were not for his loving wife… well, with ‘if’ one can change the world. With Gaius, they set up camp for the night and for the first time, they slept together in the wild. Merlin always hated nights out. He always feared bandits were coming for them, mercenaries, even when the world changed enough for them to vanish in the cities.

Had not he been so tired, Merlin would have heard someone’s feet brushing against the cold green grass. He would have noticed a white hand pull a tissue on his son’s face, with enough drug to make the young doctor sleep soundly. He may even have shown surprise when the frail figure picked the biggest man with no effort before dragging him in the darkest part of the wood, deliberately leaving a trail to lead him the next morning. He missed everything, until the sun rise.

* * *

The young woman gently placed Gaius on the altar, where people of the Old Religion used to practise sacrifices long ago. The world has changed though. If magic was to come back, there won’t be such killing anymore… except if they have a chance to go back to their time. Where they had a chance to start over and change the world. Even in that case, she knew Merlin would look after all magic users with a careful eye and play with the rules. He was, after all, their king. In a way. Long ago, they were enemies. Before that, they had been close friends. A spell put on her twisted everything and turned her into a monster but now, with help coming from Avalon and time to heal, the witch felt more like herself again. Of course, Uther betrayal still hurt, but not as much as a world without magic. Yes. Morgana was back on her track and she’ll do whatever it takes to save them and allow Arthur back in the living world. She knew of Freya’s failed attempt near lake Avalon, when Merlin almost remembered but shut everything the moment Arthur’s death started submerging him again. She knew how his magic’s leftover vanished the same day his soon-to-be mother was reborn, leading the man to the land of the dead. Should he die, naturally or not, before he regained his memories and magic… and even before his mother met once more Balinor and got pregnant… he may never come back again. That’s why they were in a hurry.

“I won’t hurt you, Gaius. I know I did in the past, but I’m me again. I am the Morgana Pendragon who loves her brother and care for her friend. I just need your help for a couple of hours…” she whispered, wearing the same green dress she offended arbour in her life. “I waited for so long… just like Merlin and Mordred, I travelled through ages. I don’t know why we survived like this. I guess the Source banned Mordred and I from Avalon because we committed many crimes. It was our punishment… and when Merlin banned magic, it gave us a second chance. We often met with Mordred. He’s a good man now. He bought a farm in Ireland; he is waiting for a sign and will join us eventually. He was there when they found you in Dachau. I was too. A nurse, but no one noticed me. Except Freya, of course. I sent the letter to Merlin, telling him about the camp so he can meet us and save you.”

She continued her tale. Words flooding from her mouth and she never noticed Gaius was now awake. The young man was watching her, still groggy but focused. At least, she missed his stare until he whispered words she had not heard in a long time.

“Lady Morgana…” there was no hatred, fear or resentment in him. Just curiosity. “Am I dreaming?”

“No. You’re not. The Source is so close it makes people like us remember who they were in the past. Well, for those who died and came back,” the lady explained, pointing to a perfectly clean sword. It shone under the moon, like time never altered it for one minute. “My guess is, if you touch the sword, you will remember everything. But it’s up to you.”

“Wait… wait… why did you take me here? Where’s my dad?” Gaius asked, sliding back to his current life.

“I needed a bait, so he will come here. I’m sorry. I know he is scared of the past. But he needs to remember. We need him. The Once and Future King is waiting. He’s ready to rise, I dreamed about it… he’s waiting because without them, Albion will burn. The world will burn and all the people, men, women and children will too.”

Gaius knew, for an unknown reason, that the woman was telling the truth. He had many questions but for an answer, Morgana guided him to the sword. Something tickled his finger when he seized the hilt and pulled. The weapon did not even budge but still, he felt a burning wave rose and screamed. Memories rushed into his mind. The first time he met Merlin, as an old physician. The way the boy always got into trouble with young Prince Arthur. That time he almost got burn to protect his ward. Hunith worried letters, the way she missed her son. Wait… so now… he was his surrogate son’s son… and Hunith was his son’s granddaughter? Headache. In chaotic orders, he even remembered his first mother. The time Merlin told him about Freya, the lady of the Lake. The day Alice died in his first life; except they never had a child. When Balinor left Camelot, after the Great Dragon had been captured. Morgana, slowly turning to an evil creature, unlike the woman she was now. He remembered everything and when he looked up, tears were blurring his vision.

“I’m so happy to see you again, Milady,” he bowed, but the woman shook her head.

“I am the one who need to do this. I have harmed you so much and now, I need your help to trick Merlin into taking back the sword.”

“How, if I may ask?” this time, even Morgana noticed the change between the memory-less and memory-filled man.

“I’ll have to be like Morgause’s puppet again. I’ll have to pretend to kill you.”

* * *

Merlin ran between the trees. His legs hurt but he awoke at a scream from afar. His son’s yell of pain and he couldn’t handle it. As he rushed between the trees, getting closer to where he knew the sword was, memories harassed him.

“I’ve been training my whole life to kill people.”

“Oh, and how long I’ve you been training to be a prat?”

No. No don’t come back. I don’t want you.

“You can’t talk to me like that!”

“Sorry. I meant, how long I’ve you been training to be a prat, Milord.”

Their friendship started here. Later on, after a few months, Arthur had admitted he teased him that day, just to see if he would change his behaviour after knowing he was the crown prince. When he remained the same, part of him already enjoy that side of his future manservant, since most people were pretending whenever they faced royalty. With a violent slam, Merlin muted the memories again, but the fight was harder with all his wild emotions. Gaius was hurt. He had to find him.

He was no longer in the woods. He was in Ealdor and his mother, Hunith, was dying… no. No. Hunith was his granddaughter… wait… mother… or? He remembered the day she was born, and he thought it was funny to call her his grandchild. Was it because she had given birth to him in another life?

With full force, Merlin stumbled into a clearing and froze. There stood the sword, still in the stone, but what caught his eyes were the two people here. A woman waited with a wicked smile. She had a knife in her hand, one like those used in the old times. Tied to the stone was Gaius, his eyes wide with fear.

“Dad!”

“Be quiet, or I’ll kill you faster,” warned the woman. Gaius already had blood on his face, which made Merlin furious. “Now, Merlin. We meet again…”

“I… do I know you?” he asked, his voice shaking.

“Of course, you do. You tried to kill me, and failed, obviously,” she mocked. He heard her voice before… he knew it for sure.

“Merlin, stay back!” a man yelled, standing in front of him as a shield. The witch arrived, cloaked in black clothes and with a dark sword in hand. Everything from her posture to her glare asked for blood.

“Merlin? Can you please ask Gaius for more potion? My nightmares are back and I can’t seem to sleep.” The same lady asked, but with kindness and he felt like liking her. Calling her a friend.

“You have a choice to make, Emrys. Pull the sword, free you and us all… or watch your son die. I’m sure his blood won’t be enough to bring magic back, but it will satisfy me.”

“No, please! Please take me instead!” he begged, fear paralysing him on spot. A part of him wanted to run, grad the sword and do whatever the woman want but something else, the side who got hurt before what caused him to lose his memories fought against the mere idea. “I’ll do everything!”

Not happy with his answer, Morgana – how did he know her name? – lifted her arms, aiming for Gaius’s heart. Time slowed down at that moment. His body reacted on instinct. His left hand closed around the sword hilt, the one he fled for so long… he felt energy course in his arm and body. The blade slide like a knight in butter. Golden light erupted from the stone and his eyes burned with the same energy.

“Gaius, run!” he screamed, the ropes falling by a simple wave of his hand. He did not even watch; he knew his son always followed his orders. At all time, even when they were disagreeing on things. In front of him, of them, the old temple started returning to his former appearance. Huge doors appeared, made with heavy wood and stones from Avalon. “Morgana. I thought I warned you… don’t touch my family, ever again…” he was not Merlin anymore, for now, he was Emrys and his fury threatened to burn his enemy. “Magic is banned from these lands. I don’t care about the world. I don’t care about the people. I gave everything for a prophecy and it gave me nothing but pain. Now, just leave me to what’s left of my life or I will kill you. Understood?”

“And what about Arthur?” Morgana asked, tears rolling on her pale cheeks. “Please, I want to see my brother again, to do the right things.”

“Arthur is dead. It’s time to grow up and stop believing in fairy tales. The dead are not coming back… he won’t just rise from the lake,” Merlin whispered, his heart bleeding like it did thousands of years ago. “Farewell, Morgana.”

One last time, Merlin used his magic to transport both him, Gaius and the stone and swords to their house. He put a spell on his family, erasing all their memories of a trip or even a letter. He did the same thing to Morgana, to Mordred, to all the people involved in their story. The warlock just forgot one thing: he didn’t know Gaius had retrieved his memories from Camelot so he couldn’t erase them in the process. Deep in their house basement, in a room they never used, Merlin placed the stone and watch Excalibur. What if Morgana was right? What if Arthur had been on his way? No. She just played her usual trick… he decided and with a gasp, he put the sword back where it belonged, in the heart of all magic. He felt the void where his memories vanished again. He felt the pain in his heart. He felt like dying when he went to bed.

Oh Merlin… what have you done?

#whumptober2020 #no.9 #run #take me instead #ritual sacrifice #merlinbbc #fic #mention of murder tw #betrayal tw #sfw

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nyaheum · 4 years

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Eurovision 2020 – The Least Useful List Ever

Disclaimer: I am absolutely biased towards certain styles of music and am probably the least impartial person ever. I also don‘t take anything seriously, so you shouldn‘t make that mistake with this list. I mean, Eurovision has been postponed anyway and we‘re all going mad in self-isolation.

France: Tom Leeb – Mon Alliée

MEEEH, it‘s a dude with a guitar singing a quiet love song. Super basic and also super boring. Would be better if there was no English in it, that makes it worse. 3 Points.

Czech Republic: Benny Cristo – Kemama

Czechia has a type. It‘s kinda fun, but it‘s not my style of music. This could be on the radio and I‘d be „Okay, I‘m driving anyway“. There‘s not enough happening for me here. 4 Points.

Armenia: Athena Manoukian – Chains On You

Someone saw Ukraine‘s entry from last year, huh. But I actually kinda like it. I actually like the aesthetic more than the song itself, but it‘s kinda good. Except for the super basic chorus. Wouldn‘t add to my playlist but I don‘t mind it. 5 Points.

Italy: Diodato - Fai Rumore

Hey, I‘m having a déjà vu. Another non-english love song. But this is better than the french one, simply because there‘s actually some emotion in this dudes voice. Also Italy just gets sympathy points from me at this point. 5 Points.

Russia: Little Big – Uno

I love this song so much. It‘s so much fun. It‘s so stupid and campy. In short: very Eurovision. It‘s also just very interesting instrumental-wise. At least I think it is. I really like it. (also their dancer in the blue jumpsuit doing splits and a death drop? Icon) 10/12 Points.

Denmark: Ben & Tan – YES

Why does this sound like Shallow to me? I think it‘s the guitar and the male and female voice. Anyway if it‘s Shallow it‘s bad Shallow. NO from me. I don‘t like the pacing. BUT if they had had a live performance at least it would‘ve been great for audience participation. 4 Points

Estonia: Uku Suviste – What Love Is

Oh. It‘s that kind of song, huh. Why does th music video like this. Why are there spider webs on the microphone. Why is there the word „LOVE“ in an empty industrial hall. Why does he do so many vocal runs. Just a big WHY from me. 2 Points.

Romania: ROXEN – Alcohol You

I know this was the fan favourite song, but I liked literally ALL OTHER songs she had more than this one. It does look really cool though. It‘s also very modern, but there‘s not enough build-up for me? Or rather, it sounds like it builds up to something and it doesn‘t really in the end? Like it builds up to something, but it doesn‘t go as hard as I would have liked it to? But that‘s just me. 6 Points.

Azerbaijan: Efendi – Cleopatra

Okay, this is my guilty pleasure song this year. The music video is super weird (the dancers all look like they do not want to be there, she‘s suddenly dancing around a car in an outfit from 2009 and she‘s raking around in a baththub full of gold dust?), the text is super basic BUT holy shit I just love the pre-chorus and the chorus. I mean. What‘s going on there?...Whatever it is, I like it. 7 Points.

Albania: Arilena Ara – Fall From The Sky

She reminds me of Poppy, of all people. But her voice is deeper. Her song is also more basic. I really have nothing to say about thsi, except that it sounds like a song from last years ESC but I don‘t know which one right now. 2 Points.

Greece: Stefania – SUPERG!RL

If we have learned anything from S!ISTERS last year, then it is that you shouldn‘t replace I‘s with exclamation marks. Also why is she singing about her being super strong and stuff and then she uses her powers to...make two bullies probably break their noses?...and why did the nerd draw her (so weirdly)? What is this music video… 2 Points

Portugal: Elisa – Medo De Sentir

Conan was robbed last year and therefore I cannot like whatever Portugal does this year. Conveniently, I also don‘t like this song. I swear, there‘s slow and quiet songs I like, it‘s just not...this kind. 3 Points

Moldova: Natalia Gordienko - Prison

This year‘s music videos are so obscure, but at least this isn‘t the slow-mo-romance from last year. That being said...I do not like her face being so close to the camera. The song is surprisingly decent though. In an Eurovision context, duh. 4 Points

Malta: Destiny – All Of My Love

Two things: Destiny‘s voice is absolutely stunning. I love listening to her sing. She really knows what she‘s doing. And: although I had to skip the narration at the beginning (it made me uncomfortable??) it‘s a great song. It‘s fun. They‘re also all covering their mouths and noses. Truly ahead of their time. 7 Points.

Serbia: Hurricane – Hasta La Vista

My immediate reaction to that opening shot was: „Oh, hatred will win again huh?“. That‘s pretty much all they had in common with Iceland though. Something is wrong about this Instrumental. I don‘t know what it is, but it sounds off-beat for some reason? It‘s super weird to listen to, I don‘t know. It‘s also, eh, basic? 3 Points

Poland: Alicja – Empires

I knew an Alicia in school and I hated her with all I had. I wouldn‘t say I dislike this song that much, but I also don‘t...really like it? I‘m always sceptical about songs that have very ambigious lyrics and then show some political stuff in the music video because I just KNOW that they do that so they can collect their Internet points while not risking to lose the points of older people who only watch the Contest on TV and will never see the music video. Apart from that, I just don‘t care for the song, honestly. 4 Points

San Marino: Senhit – Freaky! So, in the years where San Marino doesn‘t send Serhat, can we borrow him? I mean, he works in Germany anyway and speaks German, so it shouldn‘t be a problem, right? About the song: yeah, why not. Sounds a bit like they tried to do a little bit of Lizzo here, and I don‘t mind it. The people who did the music video also saw Ukraines entry from last year. The scene where they‘re all touching each other is basically the same. 5 Points

North Macedonia: Vasil – YOU

ME?! Why is he in the „She Got Me“-Bar by the way? And why is there a passed out guy in the background?! Is that girl wearing a Scrunchy? This whole video is She Got Me. Only worse. IT‘S EVEN THE SAME LOCATION?? 2 Points

Iceland: Daði og Gagnamagnið – Think About Things

I haven‘t seen one person on the Internet who dislikes this song and I...for once...am part of the hype. I love this song, I love these people, it‘s so stupid and that‘s why it‘s amazing. Iceland just gets Eurovision recently. It‘s also a total bop, all other things apart. I‘m humming it at least once a day, it‘s becoming a problem. Daði ALSO lives in Germany, so I think we can claim this song at least a bit? 12 Points

Finland: Aksel – Looking Back

In German, your „Axel“ is your arm pit. I just though you should know that. And I‘m only writing that because this song makes me feel nothing. It just faded right out as soon as I looked at my computer screen. It was gone immediately. 3 Points

Sweden: The Mamas – Move

Good voices. This sounds a lot like their song from last year for some reason. I mean. It even has the same lights or am I going mad?? It‘s totally fine though. 5 Points

Cyprus: Sandro – Running

This will sound weird, but...he looks like a german teenager. I can‘t explain it, he just DOES. Yes, the weird moustache totally included. With me talking about this, you can probably guess that I do not care about this song eiter. Bleh. 4 Points.

Slovenia: Ana Soklic – Voda

We wanna pRääääy – I know she (probably) isn‘t singing that but I can‘t hear anything else. The way she looks at the camera also weirdly bothers me, but that might just be because I can‘t really do eye contact. By the way, the chorus totally sounds like Paper from Iceland 2017. To me. I can‘t explain myself. 5 Points

Bulgaria: Victoria – Tears Getting Sober

Ouh...that title. She‘s going for a Billie Eilish-vibe, isn‘t she. She so is. And I wouldn‘t mind usually, but this is...very obvious. Like, VERY. I also don‘t care a lot for Billie Eilish‘s music, so, you know… 3 Points

Ireland: Lesley Roy – Story Of My Life

„Hey, Lesley, we‘re selling you to One Direction so we can go to the Eurovision Finale.“ What do you mean, it‘s not that Story Of My Life? Hmpfh. She also does not look like she should have that voice. She looks a bit like a middle-aged lesbian, if I dare say so. Why are there so many songs this year that I do not care about? AAAAH. 4 Points

Austria: Vincent Bueno – Alive

Damn, I want a Kinder Bueno now. His voice caught me a little bit off guard, I won‘t lie. And I know he‘s Austrian, but he looks like he‘s a classmate of the guy from Cyprus. Both weirdly german teenager-esque. The song is fine. Still not my genre. She can dance though, so I like him. 5 Points

Israel: Eden Alene – Feker Libi

What I conclude from this song: Israel is not yet ready to win again. I mean, the song is totally fine, but...it‘s not anything special? It just blends right in with the song from before. And I wanted to give bonus points for native language, but just the chorus doesn‘t count. Nuh-uh. 4 Points

The Netherlands: Jeangu Macrooy – Glow

Ah, the Dutch, known for weed and speaking funny German. One thing I genuinely don‘t get: if you are the hosting country, why send ballads or sad songs? I mean, the chances of you winning are so slim, you might as well send a song that‘s entertaining for the home crowd. Maybe in your native language, maybe with a catchy and fun chorus or a repeatable dance move...(may I mention Germany‘s opening act when they hosted the contest in 2011 and the way Stefan Raab completely transformed the song to have it be more fun and entertaining? Not the same thing, but I just think it needs attention). The song isn‘t bad, though. 4 Points

Switzerland: Gjon‘s Tears – Répondez-moi

Oh look, the Swiss remembered they know French. I swear, if they send a German song before us and all of Europe and Australia has to listen to Swiss-German I will throw something. Anyway. It‘s better than the Song sent by France. I like the „Ah-aaah“-parts a lot actually. Honestly, I quite like this song in general. The longer I listen to it, the more I like it. Oh no. 7 Points

Latvia: Samanta Tina – Still Breathing

Why do I feel like I heard this song already? Like, in this list. At least she has a very subtle hat. She won‘t stand out a lot. That reminds me, I don‘t understand art. I have also reached the chorus now and have to say that it still sounds a little bit like Azerbaijan but it‘s actually pretty cool. I don‘t know why, but there‘s just something about it. 7 Points

Georgia: Tornike Kipiani – Take Me As I Am

Okay, don‘t add me, but I really like this song. No jokes here. I just really love the way Georgia keeps sending super angry dudes to Eurovision and nobody cares about it. Although he sounds a lot less scary than Oto, which, in my book, gives him some minus points. Still. I like this. This Song also has more German in it than the German Song. Just pointing that out. 8 Points

Germany: Ben Dolic – Violent Thing

When I first heard this song, I absolutely despised it. I think it‘s just my natural reaction to Germany‘s songs nowaday. Anyway, everyone keeps saying that Germany finally has a good song again like it‘s been ages and ages. But, let‘s be real: 2019 was really bad, yeah, but 2018 was super good, I love 2015‘s Black Smoke to this day and we won in 2010, which, for a contests that only occurs every year and has more than 40 contestans, is not bad at all. What I want to say with that: yes, it‘s actually good, but it‘s not our first good song in decades. 7 Points / Not allowed to vote for it

Belarus: VAL – Da Vidna

This is the first video that YouTube gave me an ad for and I‘m not here for it. I know I‘m supposed to judge the song, but I also have to ask: what does she have on her head? That is a serious question. What is that. She also looks like my cousin a little bit, which is neither good nor bad for her. I‘d like to give her native language points, but two things bother me: a) what is she doing with those dudes and b) I don‘t like this song. 2 Points

Lithuania: The Roop – On Fire

(The Roop! The Roop! The Roop is on fire!) I love this. And what I mean by „this“ is the full package. The song is fine by itself (yes, I like weird songs) but his whole demeanor is just so obsucre...I love it. He manages to look like an extremely serious person while doing the silliest moves ever. He also just looks SO Eastern-European, it‘s ridiculous. 10 Points

Croatia: Damir Kedzo - Divlji Vjetre

He does not look like he should sing this kind of song. He looks like a German amateur rapper. Yes I know, it‘s not my fault that a lot of people look German. I don‘t like this song! I‘m sorry! 2 Points

United Kingdom: James Newman – My Last Breath

There‘s a fire-, no wait, wrong guitar intro. This dude looks like what my brother would looks like if he could grew a proper beard and was a few years older. I don‘t know what you are supposed to do with this information, but at least you have it now. For an UK song, this is absolutely decent. 4 Points

Ukraine: Go_A – Solovey

Yesss, ethnic stuff! I love this song, it‘s absolutely great. And her dress is absolutely stunning. I can‘t even think of anything funny to say about this song, it just totally takes me in. 10 Points

Spain: Blas Cantó – Universo

Can we have La Venda back please? And what is he doing with his hands? And why does he look like he does YouTube? So many questions, so little answers in this music video...(no, seriously, I KNOW this dude from somewhere.) 3 Points

Belgium: Hooverphonic – Release

Yah, Release me from this song please. I‘m getting sick of these songs!! Why is everyone whining, the world is bad enough already!! I‘m using two exclamation marks at once so it‘s serious!! And she says losing game, which is a direct nod to Arcade which led the Netherlands to the win. It‘s song science. Or for short: love love peace peace and all that. 2 Points

Norway: Ulrikke – Attention

Whenever I read the word „Attention“, all I can think about is Todrick Hall. Which is a problem, because this isn‘t…a party song. By the way, why is she squinting so hard? She looks like she‘s in physical pain. And not the „I‘m so sad“-way, but the „I really need to go to the toilet please“-way. I‘m running out of things to say so I have to resort to potty humour. Sorry. 2 Points.

Australia: Montaigne – Don‘t Break Me

I know we have all seen the outfit already, but why does she look like that. She also looks so lost on stage? I feel bad for her, but not because of the lyrics but because of the look on her face. Oh, and about the song: meh? 4 Points

FINAL TOP TEN:

One Point: Azerbaijan

Two Points: Malta

Three Points: Germany (I can‘t really vote for them but who cares there‘s no contest)

Four Points: Latvia

Five Points: Switzerland

Six Points: Georgia

Seven Points: Lithuania

Eight Points: Ukraine

Ten Points: Russia

Twelve Points: Iceland

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Hey, I care so much about this ex teacher of mine, saying I truly love her wouldn’t be too far off. I’m not in school anymore, I left in a odd way w/o notice. Here, teachers & students are distant, we never really talk if not in the classroom about what we are studying. I do have her number tho, she gave it to me to help with organizing school with some issues I had going on. Haven’t talked to her since Feb 2019, I’m debating texting her but idk if it’s too much and what to say... any tips? Thx

Hey honey!! Your old school situation sounds meeeh 😣 I am sorry!!! I would definitely text her if she isn't your teacher anymore!!! Are you in another school now? Maybe you could just check on her, ask her how she's been, tell her that she was a teacher you really liked and appreciated!!! Tell her about your new school and ask her how she's handling this current situation. If I wouldn't see my TC anymore and I had her number I would annoy the living shit out of her!!

#female teacher crush #tcc #female tc #teacher crush #lesbian #tc community #gay #femaleteachercrush #female teacher #teachercrushcommunity

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College au with Soonyoung part 6 |Final

(This part has 1.4K words. I'm shocked myself. hope you enjoy tho)

You close the door exactly at 7pm and walk up to the boy in front of your dorm who was waiting for you.

"Hi!" he greets you with a smile on his face and a red nose.

"Hi, Rudolph." You say back, making him laugh. "What is Santa bringing me this year?"

"I don't know, but if you really want to know I can ask my friend Jeff, the elf." He shrugs, joining the little joke, making you laugh as well.

"Yes please." You laugh, putting your hands in your coat pockets. It was colder than you thought it was.

Soonyoung looks at you, removing his own scarf and walks a little closer to you, placing it around your neck, gently.

"Soonyoung, it's okay. We're going to your house anyways, it's not cold there." You state, trying to stop him.

"Shh, I'm the one in charge tonight." He says, placing a gentle kiss on your forehead. His scarf smells so good, that you immediately stop protesting, even though you still don't want him to get a cold. "Besides we're not going to my dorm right now. We still need to do a little of grocery shopping. I don't have all the ingredients for the pizza." He grabs your hand, winking at you.

You look at him surprised, while you start to walk to the supermarket, that was a 10 minute walk away from your dorm.

"Are we going to cook? Really?" you ask, your surprised tone easy to be noticed.

"Yup." he smiles, "It turns out, pizza is one of my specialities, so I'm gonna make it for you." he says in a sweet way, that makes you melt.

"Sweet! I wanna help, I love cooking!" you say excited and the boy next to you can't contain his smile anymore.

You start to wonder if this guy is real.

You get to the supermarket and get one of those shopping carts and start your shopping for things you had no idea what to get.

" So, we need tomatoes, cheese, and I need you to tell me what toppings you want." he starts picking some tomatoes that were near the entrance.

"Okay, so... I like olives, ham, mushrooms and..." you start thinking, "pineapple."

He looks at you with a disgusted face, "what did you say?"

"Pineapple." You repeat, knowing he would have this reaction if he didn't like pinapple on pizza.

"Oh God... I would never guess that we're on different teams..." he says dramatically, placing a hand on his forehead.

"Less, Soon. You're being dramatic." you roll your eyes, searching for pineapple.

"I'm just gonna accept that because I like you too much." he finishes, coming behind you and placing a quick kiss on your cheek.

"Awe, I'm so lucky." you smile at him and he winks at you, placing some more things inside the shopping cart.

"I was thinking of buying wine, what do you say?" he asks when you pass in the aisle of the alcohol. "Or beer, if you don't like wine."

"No, I like wine. Red?" you question, start looking for a bottle.

"Of course." the boy responds, joining you.

You are both looking for a bottle of wine, when you stop, looking at him.

"Hey Soon?"

He hums in response, still searching between the dozens of different bottles, not looking at you.

"Do you want to get drunk?"

Soonyoung would never expect you to say such a thing, and you notice the surprised look on his face and the loss of words he's at.

"W-what?" he manages to mutter.

"Do you want to get drunk?" you repeat, but adding an excuse this time. "I've been super stressed with the exams and I've been wanting a loose night. Just saying at home and get drunk." you explain, looking again to the bottles of wine in front of you. "Of course, only if you want and if you don't mind me to stay over."

Soonyoung looks carefully at you, looking for any sign of joke. "You're serious?"

"Of course I'm serious."

"Then let's get drunk." he confirms, smiling at you. "we all deserve a pause from this stressing exam season"

You smile "Yes, let's do that!"

"And do you want to get drunk with wine only?" the boy asks with a bottle in hand already.

"We can start with wine, but I want black vodka as well. Do you like black vodka?" Soonyoung nods at your question and you go grab the bottle of vodka. "This cheap one is good, let's take this one. Do you have orange juice at home, to mix?"

"Yes, I think there is." he thinks and you both walk to the cashier, buying your things and walk back home.

When you get home, Soonyoung proves that in fact he's a really good cook. He looks very at ease in the kitchen, preparing everything for the pizza. You guys make a good team and open the wine bottle while preparing everything and put the pizza in the oven.

"Damn, we're so good together." Soonyoung states while sipping on his wine, raising his hand for a high five.

You high five him, as you drink as well. "We sure are." you smile adorably at him.

While the pizza gets ready, you both lost yourselves in the conversation, finishing the first bottle of wine.

"Ups, I guess this is the end of this one." you state with the bottle in you hands, upside down. "Should we open another one?" you look at Soonyoung, who was across you and he nods, before getting up to open the other bottle.

You were sitting in the countertop, with an empty glass in hand, sure that once you got up, you would feel dizzy from the wine, so you just stayed still, watching Soonyoung come in your direction with the bottle opened. He pours the red liquid inside your cup, extra carefully because he could start to feel the effects of the alcohol.

"You good?" you ask, lowering your head to watch the male's eyes. He was really focused on not spilling the wine anywhere but inside the glass. You giggle at his cuteness, grabing his attention.

"What?" he looks at you confused.

"Are you a little drunk, Soonyoung?" you smile when you ask the question.

"... A little, maybe?" he answers, looking at you. "Are you?"

"Totally. I bet once I get up, I'll fall." you state, drinking a little bit more.

"No you won't. I'm here." he speaks and you feel goosebumps all over you. The way Soonoyoung spoke was a way that made you feel so secure, that even if the earth was about to explode, you knew he would be right next to you to help you.

You look at the boy in front of you and give him a smile. "Thank you." you say gently. You put your cup down, besides you and start getting close with the male, watching his face getting closer and closer.

Soonyoung, smiles gently, he being the one who finally closes the distance betweet your lips touch for the first time. The familiar taste of the red wine invades your mouth, in a much stronger level. The male gently grabs the back of your head, getting you closer to him, not getting enough of you. He has been waiting for so long to finally kiss you, he wanted to make sure this was real.

With the need to breathe, you separate, keeping your foreheads touching and you look to him, seeing him with his eyes closed. You smile at the adorableness. "Soon?" you call him and watch him open his beautiful eyes and looking directly at you, making you feel like you two were the only thing that existed in the world.

"I... oh my god." he smiles shyly. "I've been wanting to kiss you for so long Y/n." he closes his eyes for a moment.

"Hey, Soon?" you call him again.

"Hum?" he open his eyes and looks at you again.

"I know I'm drunk, but do you want to be my boyfriend?" you ask grinning.

"I should be the one to say that." he laughs, kissing you again, this time a quicker kiss. "Yes, of course I want to be your boyfriend."

A huge smile grows on both your faces and you hug him so tight, not wanting to let go, but then...

"Soon? The pizza?" You remember him, and watch him rush to the oven. He opens it a take out a overly cooked pizza.

"At least it's not burnt."

He looks at you and you both start to laugh. The wine certainly made you laugh much more than necessary, but you felt so happy at that moment and you knew this was something to take for life.

_______ The end _______

part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 | part 5

Drink responsibly kids.

I know I really suck at writing endings but meeeh here you have it. I found it really cutesy and fluffy, I hope you don’t hate it lmao

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mischiefandspirits · 5 years

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Spirit Sword (1/?)

Reid Alma grew up in the Region of Pacal. After defeating their own league and trying their hand at Alola, they've set their sights on Galar.

AO3 ~ More

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1. First Steps

“Now turn your gaze to the Galar region’s greatest Pokémon Trainer, your undefeated champion… It’s time for Champion Leon’s exhibition match!”

“These Galarian’s really like to make a spectacle of everything,” Reid hummed, watching the fireworks go off around the stadium. She chuckled as the champion pulled a dorky pose. “Oh yeah, this is going to be fun.”

“Charizard, dynamax!”

Frowning, she slumped back into the couch cushions as Leon’s charizard grew. “Okay, I know I’m new here, but isn’t that gigantamax?”

Ding, dong. “Hello, hello!”

“It’s open!” she called. She looked away from her phone to see the neighbor kid, Hop, come in with his wooloo.

“Oh! That your flash new phone, Reid?” he asked. “Were you watching Lee’s exhibition match on it? But you can’t cheer him on with your hands full! You know the only way to properly cheer on Lee would be with his famous Charizard Pose!”

Yeah, no, she snorted as Hop turned to talk to her mom about Leon’s visit.

“Come with me, Reid! He should be here any minute! And Lee always brings presents when he visits, so I wouldn’t forget that bag if I were you!” Hop called befor darting towards the door. “Now I’ve got to run! See you at mine later!”

“Didn’t you just tell me to come with you?” she yelled after him before pocketing her phone and standing up. After waking up her munchlax Chople to say goodbye, she went into her room and grabbed her bag and hat. She threw them on after making sure her fishing rod, Galar Adventure Guide, and emergency potion were tucked inside the bag then gave her mom a kiss goodbye and ran outside.

“Bye Basil, be good for Mom until I get back,” she called as she passed her Budew in the vegetable garden.

“Budewdew!”

So he did wait for me then, Reid thought as she reached the bottom of the steps to her house to see Hop and his wooloo waiting on the road.

“Hahaha! Have a look at you, Reid! That old bag looks like it could pull you over!”

She shrugged and tugged at the straps. “It’s the bag my mom used when she was still a Pokémon Trainer back in Pacal.”

Hop smiled and nodded. “At least we know that it should hold anything Lee might bring, even if it’s as big as a snorlax!”

Thwack! Thwack!

The two turned to see one of her neighbor’s wooloo rolling into a gate.

“A wooloo… but what’s it doing there?” Hop asked.

Thwack! Thwack!

“Hey! You silly wooloo!” Hop laughed, his arms coming up behind his head in a carefree stance. “I see what you’re up to! Don’t go using Tackle on the fencing! Now, you listen! No going past that fence! No! Everyone knows there are scary Pokémon living in the Slumbering Weald!”

“Meeeh?”

Thwack!

“Now that that’s taken care of…”

Taken care of? It’s still doing it!

“How about it, Reid? Let’s race! Bet I can make it to my house first, what with you lugging about that big old bag!”

“Wait, but -” Before Reid could finish, he ran down the road. She sighed and walked up to the wooloo. “Stay away from the fence.”

“Meeeh?” he answered again, but he turned towards her and stopped hitting the fence, so she took it as a win.

“Good boy,” she said, giving it a pat before running after Hop.

As she passed the wooloo farm, she called out to the man minding them to let him know about the one she’d seen at the gate.

“Ta! It’s probably Fearghas, he’s always sneaking off,” he huffed, heading the way she’d come.

She continued on and soon came to the large house Hop’s family lived in. She smiled and waved when she saw his grandmother looking out from an upstairs window before heading to the door.

“There you are!” Hop said, grabbing her as soon as the door opened and leading her into the kitchen. “Mum! Is he here!?”

“There you are at last, Hop!” she said, turning away from the food she was preparing. “Oh, and you’ve brought along Reid. Hello, dear.”

“Hey, Mrs. Duncan.”

“Yeah, yeah, but where’s Lee? Have you got him crammed in a cupboard?” Hop asked, looking around.

Rolling her eyes at her son, Mrs. Duncan said, “He’s still not here yet! For the hundredth time… Honestly, Hop, you must learn some patience! He’s probably only just arrived at the station in Wedgehurst.”

“Then that’s where I’m going! You know Lee is hopeless with directions. I’ll make sure he doesn’t get lost on the way!”

“Oh, will you?” Chuckling, she shook her head. “Yes, that probably is for the best…”

Determined, Hop turned to Reid. “You’ve got to come with, Reid. You’ve still never met my big bro, right? You can’t miss out on your chance to meet the undefeated Champion!” He turned and ran out the door. “I’ll wait for you out on the route!”

“He never slows down,” she sighed.

“Go on with Hop to pick up Leon, won’t you, Reid? I know you’re the reliable sort,” Mrs. Duncan said. “I’ll have everything ready for a barbecue in the garden by the time you’re all back.”

Reid nodded and followed after the boy.

“Let’s get a move on! Only remember, Reid…” Hop panted once she caught up with him, still running, “wild Pokémon could come out of nowhere if you walk through patches of tall grass. I’ve got my wooloo with me, so I’m ready for battles against wild Pokémon, of course. But not you, Reid! So we’ll steer clear of the tall grass as we go. No wandering off if you’ve got no Pokémon of your own, mate!”

Reid nudged him. “It’s not my first time around the block, remember. I’ll look into getting a Pokémon soon. Just want to start fresh with someone new.”

“Sure, sure. Now hurry!”

The two rushed down the road until they reached the cobbled path that led into the town proper. They slowed as they reached a large crowd in front of the train station.

“Guess your brother’s here,” she said as they approached the group.

Hop nodded as he tried to look over the crowd. “I can’t see him though. Lee!” he tried to call out, but his voice was drowned out as the crowd started to cheer.

Reid went onto her toes and was just able to see Leon doing his pose while his charizard stood at his side, acting as a bodyguard.

Hop smiled proudly as everyone began praising his brother.

Once the crowd had quieted a little, Hop started waving around his hand. “Lee!”

The crowd parted to show Leon walking towards them, his charizard a few steps behind. “So, my number-one fan in all the world has come out of his way to pick me up! Look at you, Hop! I reckon you’ve grown… exactly an inch and a quarter since the last time I saw you!”

“Bingo! That’s the sort of sharp eye that’s kept you undefeated so long, eh Lee?” Hop chirped, flailing excitedly and Reid snorted.

Leon glanced over at the sound and smirked. “And these bright eyes over here… I’ve got it! You must be Reid, am I right?”

“That you are,” Reid said, holding out her hand.

He took it. “I’ve heard loads about you from my little brother. Alola’s first-ever champion, and before that, the champion of the Pacal region.”

“I get around,” she said with a shrug.

“Do you still hold your titles?”

“I’m the Pacal Champion, but a good friend of mine took over in Alola after my mom and I decided to move on. Their league is still too new to have their champion abroad and Gladion knows his stuff.”

“Hop told me most of your Pokémon are in the National Bank right now?”

“Yeah, I’ve got a couple with me, but they’re not battlers. You Galarians have pretty strict laws on non-native species. Most of my heavy hitters aren’t allowed in.”

“Pity. I’m the Galar region’s greatest-ever Pokémon Champion, and a massive charizard fan, too.” He set his hands on his hips. “People call me the Unbeatable Leon! It would be fun to test my strength on a fellow champion?”

She matched his smirk with one of her own. “Give me time to put together a team and I might just take you up on that.”

He stepped back and ruffled Hop’s hair. “I think you might have to get in line.”

The younger brother smiled and ducked away. “Come on, Lee! And you, Reid! Bet I can beat the both of you back home!”

Reid raised an eyebrow as he took off back down the road. “He’s always going to win if he keeps running off like that.”

“That Hop… always wanting to be the best, isn’t he?” Leon said, looking at her. “With a proper rival of his own, I bet he’d push himself to become something truly special…”

Reid’s lips twitched up. “He wouldn’t be my first rival. But I warn you, I don’t go easy on anyone.”

Leon just smiled and turned to the still waiting crowd. She rolled her eyes as he did his pose again, and nearly burst out laughing when she spotted his charizard giving him an unimpressed expression.

“Well, everyone! I bid you farewell for today! But don’t you fret… I’ll always be around to make sure everyone in Galar can have a champion time!”

With that, he flipped his cape and ran off.

Reid shared a look with his charizard before following after him.

Those brothers were two peas in a pod.

Once they were all gathered in the Duncan’s garden, Hop immediately set upon his brother.

“Come on, Lee! You promised us a present! So out with it! You brought Reid and me a Pokémon. You did, didn’t you? I know you must have!”

Leon chuckled and set his hands on his hips. “Right then! The greatest gift from the greatest champion…” He winked at Reid and pulled a trio of Poké Balls out of his pocket. “It’s showtime, everyone! Take a good look, you two!”

He threw the balls and three Pokémon burst out: a green and brown simian with a stick in its head fur, a white and red lagomorph that reminded Reid of victini, and a blue reptile with a tall yellow fin on its head. The three immediately ran about the garden. The simian climbed up into a tree and started banging it’s stick on a sitrus berry, while the reptile dived into the pond and started cheerfully spitting small bursts of water. Unfortunately one of the bursts hit the lagomorph, who had been running circles on the battle court and it began hopping around in a startled fit. One of its hops went into the tree, knocking the simian’s berry into the pond and startling the reptile in return.

Poor things, Reid thought as the lagomorph rubbed its head and the reptile hopped out of the pond and began crying.

Before she could do anything, the simian dropped down to cheer the reptile up. The lagomorph hopped over a moment later and the two made up.

“All right! Line up, everyone!” Leon called out and the three quickly focused in and ran forwards to stand in a line on the battle court. Leon turned back to Reid and Hop, saying, “Which will you choose?”

The two looked on in excitement for a moment before Hop turned to Reid. “Go on, you pick first. I’ve already got my wooloo after all.”

Reid bit her lip and glanced over the three before approaching the reptile.

“That’s the Water-type sobble. It adapts to anything, as surely as water flows. Going with him?”

Reid smiled and held out her hands. “Yeah.”

The sobble gave a happy chirp and hopped up to clap their hands together.

“So it’ll be sobble for you? Nice one!” Hop said, turning to the other two Pokémon. “Then I’ll go with… scorbunny! You’re mine!” He knelt down in front of the lagomorph and smiled. “I’m aiming to be the next champion, so be ready! You and I’ll be doing some serious training!”

It gave a chitter and pumped its fist.

“I bet you will be, Hop. That’s why I brought along these Pokémon for you and Reid. So the two of you can battle and train and grow stronger together… to try to reach me!” Leon explained before walking over to the simian, charizard joining him. “And you’ll come with me! Charizard will show you the ropes. He’s strict, but real strong and real kind, too!”

“All right, enough of all this Trainer nonsense for one night!” Hop’s mom called and the group turned to see her walking up alongside Reid’s. “Dinner’s ready, children. Bring along your Pokémon, and let’s all eat!”

The next day…

“You spent the whole night with that new partner of yours, right, Hop?” Leon asked as the three relaxed in the Duncan’s garden. “You two getting on all right? Understanding one another? Maybe even built up a bit of love?”

“Course I have, Lee!” Hop answered. “Reid’s made fast friends with her Sobble, too.”

“Río,” she corrected, running her thumb across the Poké ball holding her new friend.

“Then listen up, new Trainers!” Leon declared and she raised an eyebrow. “Believe in yourself and your Pokémon! If you trust in one another and carry on battling side by side long enough, then someday… you might even become worthy rivals for me, the Unbeatable Champion!”

He met her eyes and she smirked. Oh, you’re on, cape boy.

“What’re you looking at her for, Lee?! I’m the one who’ll be coming to challenge you!” Hop announced. “If you think Reid might be able to challenge you, then I guess she’s my first rival! But I’m not planning to lose to her and miss out on my chance to beat the Unbeatable Champion!” Hop turned to her and smiled. “Just having a Pokémon with you doesn’t make you a real Trainer, you know. Proper Trainers raise their Pokémon up to be first-rate in battle too!”

Kid, I’m going to crush you.

“Oh, and you think you’re worthy of calling yourself such a proper Trainer already, Hop?” Leon asked playfully. “Guess I’ll be the judge of that! Let’s see how you handle yourself in a battle against your friend, if she’s up for it.” He turned to her with teasing eyes. “What do you say? Willing and ready to take Hop on in the first-ever Pokémon battle of your life?”

She rolled her eyes and nodded.

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Me: I wanna do a let's play, but I hate cameras! Brain: Why not just write it out? Me: Walkthroughs are boring. Brain: What if it was a story? Me: ... Dude!

So yeah, this is basically my playthrough of Sword, but with main character backstory and actual interactions between them and the NPC's.

#pokemon #pokemon swsh

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