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breakonthroough · 3 months

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Parallels in Trigun and One Piece.

Today I would like to share my thoughts about the parallels and references in One Piece, which I noticed for myself when watched the anime Trigun — both versions old and new (and yes, I came to them after I caught up with OP ongoing). I may have imagined something, but some parallels suggest themselves. I think Oda-san, like many other mangakas, took a lot of inspiration from Yasuhiro Naitou's classic work.

Analysis may and does content ! spoilers !

1. First of all, from the direct references and easter eggs of Oda-sensei, I would note the similarity of Sanji holding a wounded Zoro on his shoulders, bandajed like a cross, in the Wano arc with Nicholas D. (!) Wolfwood, with his big weapon-cross at the ready. It was a funny gag from Odacchi :)

2. Then, the "Sandsteamer" in Trigun reminded me very much of the "Sea Train" in OP. I don’t know if this is a reference or not, but they definitely have something in common. The principle of movement of steam vehicles in an atypical environment.

3. Another point - the antagonist character of one of the episodes (just about the Sandsteamer), Brilliant Dynamites Neon, very much reminded me of Arlong, both with his toothy design and his charisma.

4. Well, the gang of the Donquixote family reminded me in many ways in its diversity of Knives’ organization “The Gung-Ho-Guns”. (And also it reminded me the BB crew too).

5. Well, the most important parallel for me is the clear and definite similarity of the story and the contrast between the main characters of Trigun - Knives Millions and Vash the Stampede with the Donquixote brothers. I’ll go into more detail here, because there are plenty of references, besides the fact that each of them is a handsome blond.

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▪️If Vash, in fact, bears little resemblance to Rocinante, except for his wounded and scarred body and the fact that, unlike his brother, he is also kind and soft-hearted. Both of them often play the fool, posing as awkward, stupid simpletons (with different goals, of course), and at the same time almost never show outsiders their deeply sad soul, traumatized by losses and experiences.

▪️Doflamingo personality as character imo was largely inspired as personality of Knives, as it seemed to me. The parallel is that he and his brother are similarly representatives of a superior (in their opinion) race, but they only treat ordinary people differently.

▪️Knives and Doflamingo, unlike their kind brothers, are evil incarnate. Proud, arrogant and cruel. Intolerant and merciless towards human weaknesses and any manifestations of kindness and gentleness. Both have a justified and (from their pov) very logical reason to hate people as a race and the whole world order.

And both also have a plan to destroy the world that does not suit them and build their own, ideal one. Both of them are involved in the murder of people dear to their brothers (father for Roci, Rem for Vash). Well, in both cases, the good brothers are trying with all their might to prevent the implementation of the grandiose plans of the evil brothers.

▪️Well, I must say that the showdown between Vash and Knives ends in the anime much less disastrously than that of Doffy and Roci. But even in the general plans of these scenes, analogies and parallels are visible, as it seemed to me. 😢

Well, as you know, the brilliant refers to the great. I'm glad that for all their similarities, these stories and characters turned out to be different. Oda may have been inspired by the work of his predecessor, but he created his own epoch-making story with a great plot and beloved, touching characters.

Russian translation below 👇

Параллели и отсылки к Тригану в One piece.

Сегодня я хотела бы поделиться своими мыслями насчёт параллелей и отсылок в One piece, которые отметила для себя, когда посмотрела аниме Триган — обе версии (да, я дошла до них уже после того, как нагнала онгоинг Куска). Что-то, возможно, мне померещилось, но кое-какие параллели напрашиваются сами собой. Думаю, Ода-сан, как и многие другие мангаки, немало почерпнул для вдохновения из ставшей классикой работы Ясухиро Найто.

1. Прежде всего, из прямых отсылок и пасхалок Оды-сенсея я бы отметила сходство Санджи, держащего на плечах раненого Зоро, перемотанного как крест, в арке Вано с Николасом Д. (!) Вулфвудом, с его оружием-крестом наперевес. Это был смешной гэг от Одаччи:)

2. Затем, Песчаный Пароход мне очень сильно напомнил Морепоезд. Не знаю, отсылка это или нет, но что-то общее в них точно есть. Принцип движения парового транспорта в нетипичной для него среде.

3. Ещё один момент — персонаж одного из эпизодов (как раз про Песчаный пароход), Brilliant Dynamites Neon, очень сильно напомнил мне Арлонга, как зубастым дизайном, так и своей харизмой.

4. Ну и банда семьи Донкихот мне во многом напомнила своим разнообразием организацию Найвса "The Gung-Ho-Guns".

5. Ну, и самая главная для меня параллель — явная и определенная схожесть истории и противопоставления главных персонажей Тригана — Найвса Миллионса и Вэша Урагана с братьями Донкихот. Тут остановлюсь подробнее, ведь отсылок, помимо того, что каждый из них прекрасный блондин, предостаточно.

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Если Вэш, по сути, мало чем напоминает Росинанта, кроме израненного и покрытого шрамами тела и того, что он, в отличие от брата, также добрый и мягкосердечный. Оба они часто придуриваются, изображая из себя неловких глуповатых простаков (с разными целями, разумеется), и при этом почти никогда не показывают посторонним свою глубоко печальную и травмированную потерями и переживаниями душу.

Дофламинго же, как мне показалось, во многом списан с Найвса. Параллель в том, что они с братом аналогично являются представителями высшей (по их мнению) расы, только относятся к обычным людям по-разному.

Найвс и Дофламинго, в отличие от своих добрых братьев — воплощённое зло. Гордые, высокомерные и жестокие. Нетерпимые и беспощадные к человеческим слабостям и любым проявлениям доброты и мягкости. У обоих есть обоснованная и очень логичная с их точки зрения причина ненавидеть людей и существующее мироустройство. А также есть план по разрушению не устраивающего их мира и построения своего собственного, идеального. И тот, и другой причастны к убийству дорогих для их братьев людей (отец для Росинанта, Рем для Вэша). Ну и, в обоих случаях, реализации грандиозных планов злых братьев всеми силами пытаются помешать добрые.

Ну и, должна сказать, разборки между Вэшем и Найвзом заканчиваются в аниме куда менее плачевно, чем у Доффи и Роси. Но даже на общих планах этих сцен видны аналогии и параллели, как мне показалось. 😢💔

Что ж, как известно, гениальное отсылает к великому. Я рада, что при всей своей схожести, эти истории и персонажи получились все же разными. Ода, возможно и вдохновлялся работой предшественника, но создал свою собственную эпохальную историю с великолепным сюжетом и любимыми, трогающими за душу персонажами.

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honoka-marierose · 1 month

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SUMMARY

▪️Season 6 of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir is set to be released in 2024.

▪️ Season 5 closed one door by opening many, including Sentimonster people and the prospect of a new villain.

▪️Miraculous is available on Disney+ with past seasons on Netflix, offering fans accessibility and canon content.

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir is one of the most interesting shows a person can encounter. The series has a big following of people of all ages despite being a kids' show, but there's a simple reason for that: the show keeps people wanting more. Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, or Miraculous, has a lot of lore and potential and even though the execution sometimes comes into question, there's no denying that the show can be intense.

With the fifth season changing the show forever, many might wonder what's next for the characters. Certain characters have died, a wish was made, and new Miraculous lore was introduced. The next season will hopefully explore the many things the show has been dancing around, including Adrien's status as a Sentimonster and the long-awaited hero reveal. However, the series is often full of surprises, so only a few things can be certain when it comes to Miraculous.

What is Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir About?

Ladybug and Cat Noir's identities are secret to the entire world and to each other.

The series is set in France and is about a girl, Marinette Dupain-Cheng, and her life as both a normal girl, as the theme song shows, and as a superhero. While Marinette goes through a lot of normal childhood moments, such as embarrassing yourself in front of a crush or sharing hobbies with friends, Marinette no doubt lives a double life. She saves Paris daily as Ladybug from the villain, Hawk Moth, a super-villain with the Butterfly Miraculous, which makes the people of Paris turn into super-villains if they have too many negative emotions. However, Marinette doesn't do this alone.

Alongside Marinette's Ladybug is Adrien Agreste's Cat Noir. Ladybug and Cat Noir don't know each other's identities, and this simple fact is one of the markers that makes this show interesting. Miraculous is known for the iconic love square between the leads of the series, a variation of the love triangle everyone knows and loves. Marinette is in love with Adrien, while Adrien can't reciprocate because he loves Ladybug. Cat Noir is in love with Ladybug, but she won't reciprocate because she's in love with Adrien. In prose, the relationship is convoluted but, in short, Marinette and Adrien love each other but just don't know it yet.

On top of the love square are the real stakes the two encounter. The reason they have their powers is because of the Miraculous jewelry that holds a Kwami, a magical species. Kwami's grant the Miraculous holders powers of varying usefulness and are at the mercy of their holders. Hawk Moth's Kwami, Nooroo, is forced to aid his quest in terrorizing Paris in an attempt to take the Miraculouses, or magical jewels, away from Ladybug and Cat Noir. Unbeknownst to the superheroes, Hawk Moth is Adrien Agreste's father, Gabriel, who knows that using the Ladybug and Cat Noir Miraculouses together could grant him a wish. Gabriel lost his wife, and Adrien lost his mother to the broken Peacock Miraculous, and Gabriel has been chasing the Ladybug and Cat Miraculous to reverse the harm done to his wife.

Even though Gabriel's quest is mostly a noble one, his execution caused pain and strife for the citizens of Paris. Not only that but Adrien will definitely be affected by the revelation that his father is the villain he's been fighting. Season 5 saw the end of Hawk Moth's story and while his reign of terror has ended, the avenues left open for Season 6 are intriguing.

Miraculous' Season 6 Release Date

Miraculous' first season dropped in 2015 and seasons will continue up to Season 7.

After Season 5 came to a close, fans were already wondering when the next season would come out. With so many moving parts in the series, it's a blessing that Season 6 is on its way sooner rather than later. According to an announcement at LicensingCon, the release date for Season 6 should be in the 4th quarter of 2024.

Originally, the series was meant to come out in the third quarter, but had been pushed back. Even though the wait seems a bit long, a lot of fans have been waiting for certain arcs to come to light since the show's debut in 2015. While there is no specific date set for the release of the series, fans are excited to discuss theories for the new era of the show.

Upcoming Miraculous Cast and Crew

Character

Marinette Dupain-Cheng

Adrian Agreste

Tikki

Plagg

Alya Césaire

Chloe Bourgeois

Nino Lahiffe

Lila Rossi

Gabriel Agreste

French VA

Anouck Hautbois

Benjamin Bollen

Marie Nonnenmacher

Thrierry Kazazian

Fanny Bloc

Marie Chevalot

Alexandre Nguyen

Clara Soares

Antoine Tomé

English VA

Cristina Vee

Bryce Papenbrook

Mela Lee

Max Mittelman

Carrie Keranen

Selah Victor

Zeno Robinson

Lisa Kay Jennings

Keith Silverstein

The series usually doesn't stray away from its main band of characters, and because of this, the cast list usually remains the same. Both the French and English cast lists have not changed since Season 4. While different English voice actors have come in before for well-known characters, like Nino's new voice actor, Zeno Robinson. Outside of Nino's English voice actor changing in Season 4, there has been no change to the voice actors since. Season 6 will welcome all the cast that fans have come to know and love but has allegedly brought on new crew members.

Miraculous Could Explore Many Avenues in Season 6

Marinette lost the Miraculous Box to Hawk Moth at the end of Season 4 and was reunited with them in the Season 5 finale.

Season 5 of Miraculous brought an end to Hawk Moth, but the beginning of a whole new can of worms. While the first seasons of the series contain a lot of filler episodes, which are not inherently bad but were cited to be excessive by fans, the fifth season is full of plot-related episodes back to back. Season 5 confirmed the theories and encouraged fans to do more.

Continuously, the series finally reintroduced the arrival of a new villain. Since Season 3, in episode Timetagger, the threat of a new Hawk Moth has always been imminent, but the time for a brand-new villain is nigh. Fans theorize the next Hawk Moth will be Lila since she is the one in possession of the Butterfly Miraculous. Whether her status as the local bully will morph into her becoming a full-blown villain remains to be seen, but the newest season could highlight her ascension into power and perhaps descension into madness.

The love square is far from solved, but there was finally development in Season 5 with Marinette and Adrien finally getting together after 7 years, but only within a year's span in the show's time. Fans were excited after Marinette and Adrien finally got together. However, the show would often prove why this development wasn't a good idea. From accidental reveals to the existence of Chat Blanc, Marinette and Adrien's relationship always seemed doomed.

Season 6 could either confirm this doomed status, or it could lead the trail toward the final reveals. Since Miraculous is confirmed to have episodes up to Season 7, the likelihood of a reveal happening in the sixth season is low but not impossible. With Adrien needing to find out about his family and a new villain afoot, the relationship parts of the series might even take a backseat, especially now that Marinette and Adrien are in a good place.

Where to Watch Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir

The Miraculous Specials are more canon to the series than the musical movie on Netflix.

The series was known to hop from channel to channel, with fans of all ages outside of Europe and France resorting to watching early seasons on foreign channels such as Brazil's television channel, Gloob. However, Miraculous has finally found a home to settle into once and for all. Disney has become the home for the series for those watching outside of Paris.

Disney+ houses all episodes, from Season 1 to the upcoming sixth season and the confirmed seventh fans have also been promised. While Disney+ is one home for Miraculous episodes and all the Miraculous World specials, Netflix also has Miraculous episodes up to Season 4 and has the non-canon Miraculous movie. The exciting part of having Miraculous on a confirmed streaming service is its accessibility for both the newer fans and the ones who usually scour the internet for the next episode.

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous tales of ladybug and chat noir #season 6 #ladybug #cat noir #marinette dupain cheng #adrian agreste #cbr

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miss0atae · 3 months

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Random thoughts about Dead Friend Forever ep 5:

I'm going to try to stay calm, but it's going to be hard, because it wasn't an easy episode to watch. It's finally the flashback episode I was waiting for.

▪️ First of all, the all group of friends is shitty (it also includes Jin, I'm sorry). They are despicable. I understand now why they have to die because frankly they deserve to have some consequences in response of their actions.

▪️ We get to see the group during high school and how they want to participate in a short movie festival but none of them know how to write a script in two weeks. Instead of trying by themselves and learning how to create a script, they prefer to stole the idea of their classmate and also persuade him to write it for them. Non is that poor soul who has to be abused by all those idiots. Not content with taking advantages of him, they spent too many times laughing at him and make unnecessary demands without caring for him or his time.

▪️ Por and Top were constantly calling him "Greasy" or "Beloved Greasy" (No Por it's not a cute pet name, you're just a bully). They never shied from belittle him. They couldn't even pretend to be nice to him for the sake of their stupid stort movie. Poor Non just endured it with such self-denial. I wish someone shook him up to make him answered them back. Por is also a spoiled rotten child. His family should have taught him what is frustration. F*** your camera. Why did you even need it for a short movie?! You're a student, you're not the next Kubrick.

▪️ Fluke was so passive. He never did or said something in front of Non, but he never really defend him too. He thinks like the rest of the group and have no empathy for Non. We already knew he was selfish from the previous episodes so I wasn't surprised by his attitude. I can't stand him.

▪️ Let's not forget, Tee who is worse than I even think he could be. Yeah, he has a motive to act this way. His evil uncle is using him by threatening him. You would think he would empathize more with others who don't have choice but no... it would be too easy. It's better to be a liar and using every opportunities to get what he wants at the cost of others. If we believe the trailer, he pushed Non in a shady business for his uncle so Non would be able to pay back Por for something he hasn't really done. It was Tee and Top. I want Tee to be the next victim. Why is White with this louse? Tee doesn't deserve him.

▪️ Now, I want to say Jin isn't without any fault. I know he was nice and friendly to Non. He also defended him and tried to make his friends reflect on their bad actions, but the problem is, he is a friend of them. How can you be friend with this kind of people who don't share the same views and values as you?! It's not enough to be nice to Non. He saw the constant bullying and yet he still consider them his friends, even in the present. I don't understand him.

▪️ Non is on medication. I couldn't exactly see what kind but it seems to be for anxiety. I may be wrong but I know what's going to happen to him will definitely have an impact.

▪️ In addition, Non has a brother... sister... called New and we never heard about them before. Could they be the killer and are they trying to get revenge for Non?

▪️ Keng, the teacher from tutoring school is sketchy. I felt uncomfortable when he was looking at Non, but maybe I'm getting suspicious about everyone for no reasons.

Next week should give us the rest of the flashback. I'm already getting work up because I know this group of friends will continue to hurt Non. I wanna know what is going to happen to them in the present as a consequence.

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pinkykats-place · 2 years

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animatedglittergraphics-n-more · 6 months

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aikaterini-drag · 6 months

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Chapter 5 Barnes

Kofi 🧡 AO3 🩷 ASK ME 🩵

Warnings (whole series): Violence, Non-Con Abduction, Explicit Sexual Content, Fluff, Enemies to Lovers, Sexual Tension, First Time, Emotional Sex, Protective Bucky, Angst with a Happy Ending, Soft Bucky Barnes, Bucky Barnes Recovering,Barnes Gets all the Love he deserves.

Find more chapters of the "Fading Scars" Series here ♡

A week passed ever since Barnes' wipe. Silas and Rumlow stood within the confines of an office, nestled deep within the compound's metal walls discussing their plans. The facilities were once under full control but sadly Grace was in a horrible mental state. She was sleepless and frail, troubled by frequent asthma attacks, caused by her guilt and the pain she had inflicted upon the Winter Soldier.

"From now on, Grace falls under your supervision," Silas said to Rumlow.

"Oh, that will be my pleasure," Rumlow responded then, after a brief pause, added, "And what of the Winter Soldier?"

Silas exhaled audibly. "He's wiped and under my control. I see no cause for concern."

"Is it possible the Soldier has some prior connection to her?" Rumlow asked, slumping against the wall beside him.

"Don't be ridiculous. I've been hunting Grace for years. The Winter Soldier was on separate missions, there's no connection."

"Then he was simply aroused by her. This has never happened before but it's possible. She is, after all, a woman."

"She is not a woman. She is a very valuable asset," Silas said strictly.

Rumlow cleared his throat. "Perhaps it would be wise to maintain some distance between the two."

"No." Silas' lips curled into a calculated smile. "Grace needs to embrace her new role and the Winter Soldier is the means to make her obey."

"What do you propose?" Rumlow asked, hands clasped in front of him.

"Pain and discipline," Silas said. "They almost messed up my plans, so I'm going to shatter their bond before it's too late."

Rumlow wasn't excited to hear that. He'd rather keep the girl away from Barnes and discipline her himself. But he held his tongue, cautious about voicing his opinion. He observed as Silas made a series of calls, then pivoted to face him.

"Grace will be injected tomorrow. The serum is ready and I'm eager to test its side effects."

"But she is in a horrible condition," Rumlow said. "The doctors—"

"When did you become such a wimp, Rumlow?" Silas snapped. "Grace is here for a very important reason. She must serve her purpose and help Hydra ascend. Do you desire another assault from Captain America and his allies? Need I remind you of the burns on your face and the substantial loss of our forces?"

"I'll never forget," Rumlow ground out, his jaw clenched. "I'll never forget the havoc they wrought upon us."

"Fear not. Justice will be served," Silas said. "Now, bring the Winter Soldier to Grace. Order him to prepare her for the procedure."

Rumlow scrunched up his face. "You said I'd be in charge of her."

Silas shot her a look. "Keep her in check but without making your appearance known."

"Why are you doing this? I just don't understand."

Silas laughed. "As you said, Grace is in a horrible condition right now. Reuniting her with her cherished Soldier will not only shatter her spirit but turn her into a vulnerable mess for us to use."

"She's your daughter, though. Doesn't this affect you?"

"I'm touched by your concern, but you must not forget: I am an agent of Hydra," Silas retorted icily. "Affections are not allowed."

"Hail Hydra," Rumlow said, bowing his head in deference.

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Exhausted and mentally bleeding, Grace felt nearly undone by the relentless events of the past days. Guilt, heavy as a shroud, coiled around her heart, each beat a reminder of what she had done. Sleep refused to visit her and even if it did, the nightmares attacked her nonstop. Visions of her mother's death hunted her, their tendrils of sorrow coiling around her consciousness. Another painful memory added to the agony; the Winter Soldier's screams, a piercing reminder of the pain she had unwittingly contributed to.

Did Hydra do this to him every time he tried to be himself?

Did they wipe him each time he attempted to show even the slightest sign of kindness?

Their treatment of him was brutal, unfair, and inhuman.

No human being, regardless of their past, deserved to endure such unrelenting brutality.

Grace wanted to forget everything that had happened lately but she knew it was cowardly of her. Relenting, she focused her mind and tried to remember fragments of the conversation she had gathered that day when she eavesdropped on the Soldier's conversation. The mysterious person had called him 'Bucky'. Silas had also shown great disrespect to him and Captain America.

Captain America or Steven Rogers was a renowned hero, loved and respected for his legendary status. She had read about him in a museum. During World War II, he led an elite squad called the 'Howling Commandos'. Their images were plastered all around the museum on huge banners and video screens, turning them into living legends. Grace mentally sifted through the faces of those courageous soldiers and almost cried out at the realization.

Sergeant James Buchanan Barnes.

Bucky!

There had to be a connection between him and the Winter Soldier! She faintly remembered the Sergeant's facial structure from the museum's banner and she now recognized the uncanny resemblance to the Winter Soldier. How hadn't she thought of that earlier?! Apart from the long hair and stubble, those two were one and the same. Bucky Barnes was a glorious hero, a symbol of the nation, a hero to the world.

And Hydra had manipulated him, forced him to forget all about his distinguished past.

Grave finally understood why the Soldier seemed to change moods from time to time. It was as if a battle raged within him, a constant struggle to uncover his true self and defy Hydra's insidious programming. But, thanks to her, all his efforts were in vain. Her childish curiosity and her inability to reign her emotions had created all this mess. He had been subjected to yet another brainwashing, and it was her foolishness, her inadequacy, that had put him in that devilish chair.

Consumed by regret, she sunk into the bed, tears rolling down her red-rimmed eyes. She couldn't stop thinking, begging some higher power to give her an answer. A solution. She had to find a way to save him, to get him out of this hellish place. There was no chance to save herself, but she could at least set him free and, in doing so, find a path toward her own absolution.

The sound of the door unlocking caused her to jerk, preparing herself for the worst. She placed both hands flat on the mattress and slowly pushed herself up into a sitting position. She wasn't sure she was prepared to face Silas and his demands. But the person who stood before her wasn't the one she expected to see.

Barnes. He was there.

And he looked completely dehumanized. The Winter Soldier.

She could only see his eyes. The rest was hidden beneath a cruel mask that covered the lower part of his face. He sported a thick leather jacket, one sleeve artfully removed to reveal the striking silver arm adorned with a crimson-star emblem. Guns and knives were secured around him as if he was ready to go out on a death mission.

As she gazed up to meet his eyes, it was clear that there were no emotions in him. The ache in her heart intensified. He was a shell. An empty shell. She swallowed a deep breath and studied whatever she could see on his face. The only positive perhaps was that he was healed. He was no longer covered in bruises and scars. And he wasn't feigning indifference this time. He was a Hydra agent to the bone, ready to strike and mistreat if they ordered him to.

A marionette, a puppet at the master's mercy.

And she was certain that Silas would find great pleasure in doing that. Just to hurt her and teach her a lesson.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It's all my fault," she let the tears fall and stared at his cold face. "Forgive me."

Despite her plea, he remained unmoved, advancing towards her with purpose. His footsteps resonated with authority on the grimy floor, bringing him to a halt before her.

"Get ready. You are getting injected today."

"James? Is there nothing? For real?" she asked groggily, voice quiet. She deliberately mentioned his name, hoping to whole a reaction from him.

Yet, he held his silence, his cold demeanor unrelenting. Grace bit back her tormenting thoughts and, arming herself with courage sprang to her feet. She held back a wince at how weak her body felt and took two shaking steps, effectively closing the gap between them. She reached out with trembling hands, her fingers curling around the fabric of his vest. He instantly cupped her wrists and twisted them away but she persisted, clinging to him.

"Your name is James Buchanan Barnes! You're a hero," she said, her guts twisting with every word.

He did not speak and pushed her away.

"Bucky! Remember, Bucky!" she whimpered, seeking his eyes that held darkness and pain.

"Quiet."

"No! Shove me all you like, beat me but I still won't stop!"

Once again, she reached out, her fingers brushing against his sleeve. He shoved her away, his resolve unshaken. His repeated shoves were a clear indication of his desire to keep her at bay. But she didn't stop. Not even when he pushed her against the wall. She winched and pressed her nails deep into his fleshly hand as if trying to bridge the gap between them.

"This is not who you are. You're not the Winter Soldier! Your name is James! James Bucky Barnes. You must remember!"

She dragged off the hideous mask, his handsome face finally bared to her. She pinned him with her eyes, but he remained unaffected and distant. His face betrayed no emotions, even when she gripped his vest, pressing his huge body down until her chest pressed against his. They stood closely, faces inches apart, his broad frame enveloping her smaller one.

Next thing she knew, he wrenched her away and took three steps back, causing her to lose balance and fall to her knees. He quickly put his mask back on, his indifference unshaken. Grace trembled, her palms pressed against the floor. In seconds, agents swarmed around her, invading the space alongside Rumlow. Her chest clenched painfully, realizing the horrible situation she was in.

"Seducing the Winter Soldier again?" Rumlow clicked his tongue. "We can't have that, Grace. You've got a mission to focus on."

With that, she was grabbed and ushered to the test room. The nurses had changed her into a hospital gown and dictated her to take a seat in the medical chair. They had also hooked her up to an IV and forced her to swallow some sort of sedative pill to calm her down and make sure she stayed obedient. She could only look around as everyone wandered in a frenzy, getting ready for the anticipated injection.

Silas stood a short distance away, observing the scene with a critical eye. Rumlow was beside him, carefully assessing the doctors and nurses. As for the Winter Soldier, he was ordered by her father to stay close to her. As she had expected, Silas was having fun toying with her mental state, his smirking face proof enough.

"As you found out, you can no longer affect him," Silas said and sent her a strict glare. In response, the Winter Soldier remained stoic, eyes dead and focused.

"The way I see it, James Barnes can recover his true identity whenever he chooses," she said and made sure to emphasize his name. "You have proved to me that Hydra's control is utterly futile."

Silas' nostrils flared as he replied, "Behave or else I'll wipe him in front of you again."

"You're so weak," she countered boldly, tired of hearing his threats.

"What did you just say?" Silas snarled, approaching her with hostility.

"So you are deaf as well?"

"Watch it," Rumlow said. "Don't forget who you're talking to and what he can do to you."

Ignoring him, Grace glared at her cruel father and, if she wasn't mistaken, felt the Bucky tense up beside her. It happened too fast for anyone to notice but she was certain he had flinched. For one second, he had broken his facade and that was more than enough hope to make her weave a reckless yet daring escape plan for him.

In a heartbeat, she surged from the chair, the IV tearing free from her flesh. Exploiting the closeness to Barnes, she snatched one of the knives tucked in the holders on his vest. The blade gleamed in the room as she poised it against her neck. Guns pointed at her, Barnes widened his eyes but she retreated, waving her free arm, commanding them not to come any closer.

"Do not approach."

"Grace put the knife down. Now!" Silas yelled, his voice resonating with urgency.

"Release him. Let James Barnes leave. Now!" She pressed the knife deeper, causing blood to leak out. "Release him and I will stay here in his stead. I give you my word. You'll get what you want."

Silas hissed, his features contorting. "You're crazy!"

"It runs in the family," Grace said. "I'm your precious test subject. You need me, otherwise, you can't take the serum. You won't be able to revive Hydra."

"Is this your ultimatum?" Silas grumbled, observing her steady hands that betrayed no hint of hesitation. She wasn't lying, she had decided to free the asset, her strategy hitting him where it stung the most. He needed her. He couldn't proceed without her. And damn her, because she had backbone and determination.

"Yes! After everything you've put me through, I have nothing to lose. The least I can do is free him from being your puppet doll!"

Clutching the knife's hilt, her fingers went clammy with sweat. The room seemed to close in around her, the effects of the sedative spreading through. No. She had to hold on until he was safe. Her breath, though quick and shallow, carried the weight of her determination. She was intending to threaten Silas one last time when a metal hand gripped her blade, bending it with ease before tossing it away.

"Good thinking, asset," Silas said, a breath of relief escaping him.

"That's not my name."

That wasn't the voice of the Winter Soldier. That voice belonged to James Bucky Barnes crawling back to the surface and emerging victorious. Shedding his black mask, his gaze fixed upon her, his eyes penetrating her very soul. He was barely holding back the whole time, fighting not to succumb to her. Yet, she had caught him off guard. Grace believed in him, strongly enough to risk her safety to free him. And he decided to return the favor.

"Asset get away from her!" Silas bellowed. "You can't escape! Obey your handler."

"You've forgotten what I'm capable of," James said. "I'll clear a path if I must. We're both making our exit."

Grace could hardly believe what was happening. She was too awed yet too tranquil by the sedative to properly process the unfolding scene. James was shielding her with his body, confronting Hydra without an ounce of fear. She heard Silas laugh, and after that Hell broke loose at his command. James dragged them both into cover and gunshots erupted, echoing like thunderclaps. Shell casings clinked and clattered as they were ejected.

Through the haze of smoke and dust, Bucky pushed forward, his desire to save Grace stronger than any manpower Silas possessed. No one could match up to him and his skills— the skills Hydra had taught him. He was now using every bit of that knowledge to escape.

Following the escape route in his mind, he ducked, shot and weaved through the metal corridors, all while protecting Grace with all his might. His actions were choreographed with precision, each step calculated. Having lived in that godforsaken basement for years, he knew every single crevice, corridor and secret pathway.

Grace lost track of time, all the violence and noise made her dizzy. She saw every fight in slow motion as James ran past the terror. He was constantly holding her, guarding her with his body. He ran so inhumanly fast that sometimes her legs dangled mid-air as he swiveled her around.

Her eyes closed tightly at certain moments, willing away the blood that caused her stomach to lurch. She managed to control her erratic heartbeat, for once thankful that Hydra had sedated her. Without it, the violence would have been far more overwhelming to bear.

She was certain she lost senses for a while but when her brain caught up with what was happening, she found herself on a bike, her hands secured around his waist. A leather jacket enveloped her, his jacket. Her head found its resting place on his warm back, nestling against the contours of his body. The motorcycle roared and soared through the road, the wind whipping around them, tousling their hair. Grace smiled when she felt the bright sun kissing her face. Through hazy eyes, she watched the buildings around her fade away and smiled.

Freedom.

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🔥DETOX STORY OF THE MILLENIUM🔥

HOW RUSSIA GOT RID OF THE GREAT RESET PUR EVIL GLOBALIST CABAL MAFIA CORPORATIONS??

THEY KICKED THEMSELVES OUT BY

SANCTIONING RUSSIA 🇷🇺

THE LOOSER LISTS:👇

▪️Apple Pay - complete blocking;

▪️Apple - complete exit from the market;

▪️Adidas - refusal to cooperate with the national soccer team;

▪️Audi - leaving the market;

▪️AMD - a ban on the supply of microchips and soon a ban on the supply of graphics cards;

▪️British Petrolium - 20% of shares have left Rosneft;

▪️BBC - withdrawal of broadcasting licenses;

▪️BMW - closing factories, blocking deliveries;

▪️Bolt - exiting the market;

▪️Boeing - exiting the market;

▪️Chevrolet - leaving the market;

▪️Danone - market exit together with a subsidiary of Prostokvashino;

▪️Disney - cancellation of all films;

▪️Dell - exit from the market;

▪️DHL - exit from the market;

▪️Eurovision - disqualification;

Ericsson - exit from the market;

▪️Exxon Mobil - recall all specialists of Russian oil companies;

▪️FedEx - complete ban on deliveries;

▪️Formula 1 - cancellation of the tournament in Sochi;

▪️Ford - closes all stores;

▪️FIFA - disqualification of the national team for the World Cup and ban on holding international matches in the Russian Federation;

▪️General Motors - stops exports.

▪️HP - ban on imports;

▪️Harley Davidson - stop deliveries;

▪️Intel - ban on the supply of microchips;

▪️Jaguar - leave the market;

▪️Lenovo - exit from the market;

▪️MOK - cancellation of all competitions;

▪️MasterCard - discontinuation of card production, closure of several banks;

▪️Megogo - cancel all Russian films;

▪️Mitsubishi - lay off employees from 141 service centers;

▪️Microsoft Office - multiple measures being discussed;

▪️Netflix - a freeze on Russian subscriptions, halting production of Russian TV series;

▪️Nike - delivery to Russia is closed;

▪️Nestle - closes all 6 factories in the Russian Federation;

▪️OnlyFans - closure of the country;

▪️PayPal - freezing accounts for withdrawals;

▪️Paramount - movie distribution block;

▪️PornHub - content access ban;

▪️Porsche - withdrawal from the Russian Federation;

▪️Renault - exit from the market;

▪️Samsung Pay - blocking of services;

▪️Scania - exit from the Russian Federation;

▪️Shell - termination of the contract with Gazprom;

▪️Sony - film distribution block;

▪️Twitter - it is impossible to register accounts for citizens of the Russian Federation;

▪️Toyota - stop deliveries;

▪️UEFA - cancellation of the Champions League final in St. Petersburg, ban on all clubs from participating in the Champions League and the Champions League

▪️Cancellation of contract with general sponsor Gazprom;

▪️UPS - complete ban on deliveries;

▪️Universal Pictures - film distribution block;

▪️Visa - blocking of banks under sanctions;

▪️Volvo - leave the Russian Federation;

▪️Yandex - exclusion of the company's shares from listing on the New York Stock Exchange;

▪️YouTube - blocked hundreds of RF channels and their monetization;

▪️Warner Bros. - cancellation of all film distribution;

▪️Volkswagen - out of the country.

▪️Zoom - revocation of software development licenses.

Russia is already living the dream 🤔

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girlactionfigure · 2 months

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Shavua Tov, a good week, a week of blessings and success and safety, and return of our hostages healthy and whole!

🔻ROCKETS from HEZBOLLAH - LEBANON, 3 rounds, at Kiryat Shmona, Avivim and surrounds, Idmit.

🔻SUICIDE DRONES from HEZBOLLAH - LEBANON, 3 rounds, at Amuka and surrounds, Avivim and surrounds, Dishon and surrounds.

🔻ROCKETS from HAMAS - GAZA, 1 round, at Nachal Oz.

▪️GAZA BATTLES.. Zeitoun, the IDF Brigade, using a drone, spotted a Hamas cell planning to fire anti-tank missiles. The troops quickly called in an airstrike. More Hamas operatives were killed in Zeitoun over the past day, during gun battles and by airstrikes. In Khan Yunis, Givati Brigade has been illing many Hamas operatives with sniper fire, and the Armored Brigade killing numerous more Hamas fighters with tank shelling and by calling in airstrikes.

The Palestinians report at least 5 different residential complexes that the IDF blew up this evening in Khan Yunis. Mainly in the west of Khan Yunis. Many large explosions from Gaza were felt throughout southern Israel over Shabbat day.

Air strikes in parts of Rafah and near the Egyptian border Shabbat afternoon and this evening.

▪️LEBANON.. almost too much activity summarize: heavy IDF airstrikes, artillery, and cross border gunfire and targeted strikes on Hezbollah leaders. As noted above, multiple rounds of rockets and suicide drones into Israel, as well as anti-tank missile fire at IDF outposts.

▪️HOSTAGE DEAL.. “The War Cabinet will hold a telephone consultation this evening on the background of progress in the Paris talks. Hamas dropped some of its demands, but the distance is still considerable.”

Hamas in a message to Israel ; "If you want peace in the month of Ramadan, you must comply with our demand for a ceasefire for a month until the end of Ramadan, and if you do not comply, we will respond with missiles and attacks.” (( And this is new in some way how? ))

According to Hamas (anonymous) sources, this is the outline of the hostage release deal: Six weeks of ceasefire, 35-40 abductees will be released, 200-300 (another report says 400) terrorists who are mass murderers will be released from prisons in Israel. (( As a ‘leak’ we have no confirmation this is true. ))

“The Israeli delegation returned to Israel early in the morning with cautious optimism regarding the possibility of moving towards an outline even before Ramadan.” (( The info above certainly does NOT warrant “cautious optimism - who is the source of the ‘optimism’, another anonymous source. ))

Conflicting reports say outline reached while simultaneously saying Hamas conditions not feasible.

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🔸LET MY BABIES & WOMEN GO! -> https://www.israelhayom.com/2023/10/31/these-are-the-captives-held-by-hamas/

#Israel #Realtime War Updates #October 7 #Operation Swords of Iron #Hamas Massacre #Israel/HamasWar

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booksandwine7 · 10 months

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what’s something you’re excited for?

what’s something you do to de-stress?

what’s the best personal gift someone could give you (playlist, homemade card, etc.)

Hello, again 😅.

▪️I'm excited about the new shelves I got recently. I had been waiting for them so I was so happy to put everything in it's place when they arrived.

▪️Reading, watching Korean dramas and Tumblr I guess. I love creating content for my bookstagram as well.

▪️I love handmade cards, I love the fact someone has taught about me and they have taken time to do it.

Thank youuuuuuu

#personal #About me #Asks

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honoka-marierose · 8 days

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THE BIG PICTURE

▪️James Gunn celebrates Superman's 86th anniversary with new behind-the-scenes content on Threads account.

▪️ The film boasts an impressive cast, with Gunn taking inspiration from iconic Superman comics for his version of Kal-El.

▪️ Superman (2025) won't be an origin story, focusing on an experienced Kal-El in a world full of heroes without losing sight of core characters.

DC Studios co-CEO and Superman director James Gunn is celebrating 86 years of The Man of Steel by providing fans with more behind-the-scenes content. On his personal Threads account, Gunn posted a picture of himself along with Superman stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, each reading different Superman comics. Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane, is reading All-Star Superman, Corenswet, who plays Clark Kent, is reading Action Comics #114, and Gunn is reading Superman #1. Gunn has been candid in the past that these comics will serve as inspiration for his version of Kal-El in the DCU.

The film also boasts an impressive cast of Milly Alcock as Supergirl, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner's Green Lantern, Nicholas Hoult as the feature villain Lex Luthor, and many more. When announcing the slate for Chapter 1 in the DCU, Gods and Monsters, Gunn said that Superman (formerly Superman: Legacy) would be the true beginning of the new DC Universe. As of now, the only characters confirmed to make the transition from the DCEU to the new DCU are John Cena's Peacemaker, Viola Davis' Amanda Waller, and Xolo Mariueńa's Blue Beetle.

What Else Do We Know About 2025’s 'Superman'?

Superman is in the midst of production right now, with new cast members being revealed as filming progresses. Most recently, it was announced that Pruitt Taylor Vince would play Superman's father, Jonathan Kent, and Neva Howell will also star as Clark Kent's mother, Martha. Wendell Pierce will also follow in Laurence Fishburne's footsteps as the next Perry White, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Planet Newspaper.

Perhaps the most exciting aspect is that Superman won't be another origin story for The Man of Steel. Similar to Peter Parker's Spider-Man, audiences have seen Clark Kent go through the motions of becoming Superman plenty of times, so Gunn decided to begin with a more experienced Kal-El. He's also said that Superman lives in a world full of other heroes, but that none of these colleagues will steal the spotlight from what this story is truly about, which is Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luther. The DCEU made the mistake of trying to introduce too many heroes at once, and Gunn plans to avoid this error by building out a rich world full of other characters to enjoy without losing sight of what's most important.

James Gunn's New DC Universe

Given everything we know about 2025's Superman, it's hard not to be optimistic about the future of DC. Taking over a franchise that had such obvious problems, not only developing a clear plan for a cinematic universe but sticking to it, Gunn has his work cut out for him, but he appears more than up to the task. It also never helped DC that they were trying to build a world at a time when the MCU was at the peak of its powers. Now, with public opinion perhaps waning slightly on Marvel's Multiverse Saga, DC has a chance to capitalize and convince the world that they can do the same thing now that the MCU once did with the Infinity Saga.

Superman is expected in theaters on July 11, 2025, and will serve as the launching pad for a new era of DC stories. Stay tuned at Collider for further updates.

#dc #dc comics #superman #superman legacy #james gunn #movie #superman movie #david corenswet #rachel brosnahan #dc universe #dcu #dceu #dc extended universe #superman 86th anniversary #kal el

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eclecticwitchjulie · 2 years

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Welcome to my Eclectic Grimoire! // Owner: Julie

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Me: she/her ▪️ age 24 ▪️ artist ▪️ cancer ☀️ scorpio 🌙 virgo 🌅

My practice: eclectic witch ▪️ solitary ▪️ secular ▪️ divination ▪️ crystals ▪️ spellcasting

About this blog: This is a blog where I share witchy tips from my practice. The info that I share will be authentic to my practice. Don’t feel like you have to do things exactly how I do. Your magic is unique to you. Practice in whatever way makes you happy ♥️

This blog features original content and reblogs.

This blog is a safe space for all witches/practitioners, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ethnic background, religion, ability, disability, or any other discriminatory quality. I do not tolerate gatekeeping or appropriation.

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Divider credit: Princess Ichigo

Table of Contents is below the cut!

#altars learn how to create your own altar and get altar inspo

#astrology everything astrology

#askjulie all my asks will be under this tag

#broom closet subtle ways to practice and tips for my witches who are still in the broom closet ♥️

#chromomancy learn how to use color magic in your practice 🌈

#crystals info and crystal appreciation

#divination find cool new ways to practice divination and learn more about ones you already know

#herbology info about herbs and other plants

#spellcasting tips and tricks for casting spells and making your own spells

#tarot tarot deep dives and spreads

#types of witches learn about the different types of witches

#uncategorized everything that doesn’t fit into the other tags

more to come!

#altars #astrology #askjulie #broom closet #chromomancy #crystals #divination #herbology #spellcasting #tarot #types of witches #uncategorized

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pinkykats-place · 1 year

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BakuDeku Fic Recs

Multi-Chaptered or Series

Normal AU [UA Students]

archive of our own

Disclaimers!

None of the stories linked are mine.

Some contain mature content.

Credit to @minggchoww for the art.

Note: If you read any of these stories and like them please let the author know with a kudos and/or comment!

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His Piercing Gaze by SaysiWrites

Summary: For a long time Izuku has been enthralled by models with belly button piercings, but it takes a nudge from Shouto to get past the self-doubt.

When Katsuki sees, he ceases to function.

Complete | 3 Chapters

Rated - Explicit

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Talk Angry to Me by LarryPinn

Summary: "Don't say a fucking word Deku. Give me a few days of space and peace of fucking mind to think this over. Your letter was too sudden for me to give an answer right now."

"But Kacchan it wasn't -"

"Not now Deku!"

Basically Midoriya writes a letter to Uraraka, but Bakugo finds it first. Thinking it's for him, Bakugo asks Izuku for a few days to think his response over. Miscommunication leads to a new type of relationship that neither had ever considered before … or had they?

Incomplete | 12/15CH | Contains Smut

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Just Friends by @mirachadoodles

Summary: Katsuki swallowed and clenched his jaw, trying to collect himself. This was ridiculous. He needed to chill out. There was nothing about this that should bother him. Who gave a shit if Uraraka and Deku got together?

A lump rose to his throat, and he did his best to breathe around it.

Apparently he did.

Complete | 3 Chapters | Third Years

Rated - Teen & Up

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Sweet Brown Sugar by red_emerald

Summary: Sure, Katsuki knew what Deku looked like on a superficial level. Short, stocky, freckled, baby-faced. He’d known Deku since childhood and all of its indignities, and caught casual glimpses of him in the communal showers, but Katsuki never paid any particular attention, because it was just Deku. But then the beach trip happened, and everything changed.

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In which Katsuki falls in love.

Incomplete | 7/? Chapters | Contains Smut

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All My Emotions Feel Like Explosions by Siriusly_Loling

Summary: Katsuki Bakugo’s on a journey of self-discovery where he finally figures out just what Deku truly means to him. And maybe his shitty friends help him along the way.

Incomplete | 4/8 CH | ch 3 has smut

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I've seen the way you look at me by bubblegumbee

Summary: Katsuki might have a huge ass ego that got in the way of things, but he wasn't stupid. He knew he was in love with Deku.

Midoriya Izuku was many things, but he wasn't oblivious. He knew of the ruby eyes that lingered on him a little too long. he knew of the emotion in them too, just like he was sure of the emotions in his.

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Bakugou and Deku are pining idiots who eventually figure their shit out.

Complete | 9 Chapters | SFW

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What I Deserve by @queen-swagzilla

Summary: When Izuku starts dating a student in General Studies, everyone is happy for him. She's super sweet and really caring. But something doesn't sit right with Katsuki.

Complete | 8 Chapters | SFW

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Series: Praise Me by DanaEliza

Summary: “Do you think I’m good, Deku?”

“Good at what?” Izuku replied confused, but Katsuki just stared at him, waiting on an answer. “Yeah, I think you’re good."

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Aka Bakugo liked to be praised, and Midoriya likes to please...

One Shots | 4 Works | NSFW

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He Calls You Kacchan by @baylee-doodle

Summary: After Katsuki apologized to Deku, they hadn't really gotten the chance to just exist with each other without some sort of life-threatening, world-saving shit going on.

So Katsuki is picking up where he left off by extending his hand to Deku in an offer to rekindle their friendship, if that’s what Deku wants. Of course, Deku very much wants that, but the degree which Deku wants Katsuki in his life comes as a bigger surprise to Katsuki than anyone thought it would.

Complete | 6 Chapters | Post War AU

Rated - Teen & Up

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Spicy Fucking Sushi by JellyBees

Summary: As he worked himself into a steady rhythm he let out another low grunt and slowly closed his eyes, getting lost in the feeling of the soft pressure he used as he stroked as well as his fingers running over and collecting the ever-leaking pre. His breath started to get heavier as he chased that climax, the knot in his stomach getting tighter.

Eyes shut tight, brows scrunched together, lips tight in fear, freckles against flushed skin.

Wait, what?

Complete | 10 Chapters

Rated - Explicit

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Episode 117, Your Honor - Season 2 Episode 7 “Part Seventeen” is now LIVE! 🎉

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Chapter 4 Wiped

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Find more chapters of the "Fading Scars" Series here ♡

Time seemed to stand still as they stood facing each other, the world around them fading into insignificance. Their breaths mingled, warm and uneven, creating a fragile bridge between them. His chest, firm and solid, molded against the softness of her breasts, the subtle pressure igniting a wave of sensation that pulsed through her veins.

His metal fingers flexed against the wall, but soon, their closeness seemed to strike him like a lightning bolt. He reeled back, his chest rising and falling with a deep, unsteady breath. He forked a hand through his long hair and intentionally evaded her stare. She didn't make it any easier by peering at him so closely.

"What the hell are you doing here?" he said, startling them both back to awareness. He could still feel the warmth of her skin through the fabric that separated them, the heat of her body seeping into him, the rhythmic beat of her heart against his own.

"Silas allowed me to walk around the facilities. A nurse accompanied me but she left and I...I got lost," she murmured, and his response was a strangled moan.

"Get out before—"

"Who's Bucky?"

"Shh!" He brought a fleshly finger to her lips. "Speak nothing of this."

She nodded in understanding, watching him through wide eyes. Her warm brown globes met the intensity of his impossibly blue ones, a magnetic pull between them that almost drew her in completely. Grace was convinced that there was more to him, that he was not the cruel man everyone had made him out to be.

"Get out. Now."

"Wait," she muttered, her hands clutching his metal one. "Speak to me. You can speak to me."

"Have you no fear, woman?" His mouth formed a strict line, though his eyes remained emotional and warm. "I've hurt you and I'd easily do it again! Get out!"

"No. You're lying. Your voice is totally different from before!"

"Leave Grace. Leave!"

His own words echoed in his ears as he attempted to pry her hands away. She clung to him, looking at him with the softest eyes and the most beautiful expression he had ever seen. But, their moment was cut short. Rumlow, burst inside, a cold snicker plastered on his marked face.

"Well, well... it seems the Winter Soldier has taken a liking to our new toy."

Grace stepped in front of him. "It's my fault! I accidentally—"

"Take her back to her room, Rumlow," the Soldier's voice sliced through the tension, his tone unwavering. "She got lost."

Rumlow clicked his tongue disapprovingly. "What a convenient excuse. She got lost and you decided to play savior."

"Take her back."

"I'm not your lackey. You, on the other hand, should know your place and obey orders," Rumlow sneered. "This won't end well. For either of you."

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Silas glanced away from his tablet, his brows curved in irritation. He hadn't expected the situation between Grace and the Winter Soldier to escalate so fast. He was mad at himself, for disregarding his suspicions. The Winter Soldier was his most valuable asset. The sergeant within him, on the other hand, was foolish and stubborn. It wasn't the first time the phantom of Bucky Barnes had managed to break Hydra's strict techniques and effectively bend them into his own.

It was infuriating ... how powerful this man was. Yet he needed him. He couldn't bring Hydra to its full glory without him.

"What happened exactly?" Silas demanded, a deep furrow etching between his brows.

"I found them all cozy and close to each other. She must have awakened something in him," Rumlow explained, his arms crossing in front of him.

Silas rubbed his eyes wearily before turning his gaze to Grace and the Soldier. They were both restrained, the Soldier held captive by four men to prevent any sudden outbursts. His chest heaved, and his metal arm clenched involuntarily, but he maintained his obedience for his daughter's sake for sure. And that could serve as a valuable lesson for Grace.

Treading purposefully, Silas approached the young man and didn't even blink before giving him a sharp punch to the chin. The force of the blow made him stagger, and then Silas followed it up with a violent kick to his stomach, sending him crashing to the ground. Grace screamed and thrashed but Rumlow constricted her movements. The Soldier pressed his lips into a thin, taut line but did not return the hits. He merely stood with a blank look in his eyes.

"See that, Gracie?" Silas called over. "He's going to take every hit like a good boy! That's how it should be. He has no right to speak back, no will of his own."

"You are hurting him! Stop!" Grace's voice trembled with anger as she struggled against Rumlow's restraining grip.

"He was supposed to obey, but you've bewitched him," Silas said, an agitated twitch playing at the corner of his mouth. "I have to hurt him because you tried to change him."

Before Grace could reply, Silas snapped his fingers, and the Soldier was beaten right in front of her. He accepted the blows, his eyes blank and yielding. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, staining his pale skin. Her heart ached at the sight, her breath catching in her throat.

"Stop!" She screamed, her voice piercing the air and resonating with desperation. "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry. Please, don't do this! I'll pay the price instead."

The men kept hitting him mercilessly.

Grace's eyes locked onto the brutal scene, the memories of her own past trauma surging to the forefront of her mind. The violence, the helplessness, the terror—it all came rushing back, threatening to engulf her in a suffocating grip. Panic tightened her chest, her pulse thundering in her ears. Tremors wracked her body and she let out ragged gasps.

"What's happening to her?" Rumlow asked, loosening his grip on her.

"Experiencing any form of violence triggers panic attacks in her," Silas responded, cruel amusement in his eyes. "It's quite the reaction."

"Then we must show her the main event," Rumlow suggested with a sickening smirk. He passed her quivering frame to her father and stepped in front of the Winter Soldier. With a vice-like grip on the back of his neck, he proceeded to rain down blows upon him, the impact of each strike sending his hair flying.

Grace squirmed, her body contorting in an attempt to break free. But Silas held her back, enjoying every bit of her agony. With each second, her voice got more and more desperate, panic began overpowering her. Her eyes locked on the Soldier filled with a plea for help and understanding. Yet, to her dismay, he remained passive, accepting blow after blow.

In the end, he crumpled to the ground, an anguished groan leaving his battered lips. Blood and bruises marred his face and exposed torso. When Silas ordered him to rise once more, he mustered a resilient effort, his body quivering as he shifted his weight onto his feet. A tremor coursed through him as he pushed himself upright.

"No more. P-Please," Grace pleaded. "I deserve to be punished, not him. Leave him be."

"Hydra does not forgive. We believe in order and order only comes from pain." Silas released her and laughed when she collapsed with an audible thud, her legs buckling beneath her weight. "Let's wipe him," he ordered. "And use the trigger words, too."

"But..." the doctor faltered. "It hasn't been long since the last session. He might be damaged beyond repair—"

"A necessary risk for the betterment of all... for the greater good of Hydra."

"Please, please, don't... " Grace said, kneeling before Silas. "Ha...haven't y-you done enough? Leave him alone. He did nothing wrong. He's always obeying you!"

Rumlow clamped a hand over her mouth and made sure her gaze was fixed on the asset. "Funny part is, James Buchanan Barnes is the gentlest soul amongst us all. Yet, thanks to the wipe, he'll transform into a remorseless killing machine. Stay silent, relish the spectacle."

Muffled screeches echoed from her as the Soldier was forced down the devilish chair. Metal clasps immobilized his limbs, while a network of belts bound him further, rendering him utterly helpless. A stifled sigh slipped through his gritted teeth when they fitted him the retainers. His whole body quivered, his chest heaving.

"In a matter of seconds, you will be nothing to him," Silas taunted. "He'll be a stranger even to himself."

The metal dome descended over Bucky's head, making fine circling movements. And then the torment began. He convulsed under the onslaught, his head attacked by two machines that shot electric currents into his mind. Grace cried and yelled, feeling completely useless. Her heart seized at the barbaric treatment, his dreadful screams seeping in her mind for eternity.

Mere seconds turned into eternity, the anguish appearing unending. When the ordeal finally ended, the Winter Soldier was half awake, trapped in a trance-like state. His face was blank, no fear written on it. On top of it all, Silas used a set of harsh-spoken words to ensure that the Winter Soldier would comply. Rumlow made sure to whisper perverse explanations into her ear, describing the purpose of each word and how it triggered the mind.

"Know this," Silas told her. "I can wipe his memories until his brain is completely fried. I don't give a fuck for his feelings or your own."

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