#I’ve been playing the sequel and I know he’s not in that world anymore but!!! what if he was!!! such a fun concept

[theboywithburninghands]

Greetings. I got Funnybunny and Buttonblossom. So this is a direct sequel to my last story. If you know anything about shipping, you can probably see the direction these tidbits are taking. But hopefully it’s a welcome direction! Anyway, enjoy, it was a while in the works I know… sorry!

Friends Who Kiss: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Doll

Pomni never thought she’d get stir-crazy in her bedroom. Her one safe haven in this rainbow-colored madness was starting to bore her. She supposed it was inevitable, people tended to get bored of doing nothing, even if doing nothing was what they wanted with all their heart. Jax, Kinger and Zooble got carted off to enjoy their “reward” of a day at the amusement park after that day’s adventure, so she couldn’t go talk to her boyf-

…

Her friend that she kissed. So, instead of letting time slow to a crawl as she laid in bed, probably getting her depressed in the process, she decided to get up and go for a walk.

The circus grounds were pretty, but in the same way that N64 or PS1 games were pretty. Vibrant, phony green grass, hills that were smooth enough up close but jagged and blurred at a distance, a lake of royal blue water that flickered on the surface if you stood too far away. It at least felt real enough, the sunlight was warm and she could hear birds… although she didn’t see any birds. Probably just a looping .wav file.

Sun: HIYA POMNI!

Pomni: GH- Oh. Uh. Hey… *waves awkwardly at the Sun*

Sun: Don’t look at me too long! I cause irreparable solar retinopathy!

Pomni: …Uh huh. I don’t want to talk to you anymore.

Sun: Okaaay~!

Pomni went down to the Digital Lake. Caine had dunked her in the water on her first day here, and her sensory overload from that experience basically blocked out what the water felt like. She sat at the edge of the deep blue simulated water, listening to the sound (or was it sound file?) of the waves lapping against the shore. Pomni stopped to remove her shoes, found that she couldn’t, and simply waded into the water. The water felt… nice. Cool, a little too chilly to jump right into. She would have cringed at the thought of her socks getting wet, but she couldn’t tell if the yellow things on the ankles of her shoes were socks or not. So whatever.

She thought about going out into the water. Her outfit was anything but swimwear, but it didn’t stop her from sleeping in it, so what did she care if it got wet? This world was like a cartoon, she’d probably dry off in like five seconds… still, it would have been nicer to go swimming with a friend. She sat on the beach.

Pomni: Hm… I wonder if he likes swimming?

Pomni heard footfalls behind her and flicked her head around. Ragatha was making her way towards the beach, but she paused mid-step upon seeing Pomni turn to look at her.

Ragatha: Sorry, can I join you? Or did you want to be alone?

Pomni: Uh… n-no, I don’t mind. I- just… I’ve never seen this part of the circus up close.

Ragatha smiled and moved to sit down beside Pomni, smoothing out her dress as she sat cross-legged on the sand beside her.

Ragatha: It’s kinda peaceful when things aren’t insane, right? I like coming down here too. It’s like a safe area in a video game… Did you ever play Legend of Zelda?

Pomni: Uh… I might’ve. It’s hard to remember a lot about the outside.

Ragatha: Yeah. Some things I forget, but there are some memories I can’t even if I tried. I remember when I was a little girl and I saw Ocarina of Time for the first time… it was like magic. The lake here reminds me of Lake Hylia.

Pomni: Uh huh… I don’t think I ever properly thanked you for saving me from that snake.

Ragatha: Oh, Pomni, I was just looking out for you! No worries!

Pomni: N-No. I abandoned you when you needed help on my first day here. I can’t believe I was so selfish…

Ragatha: Pomni. It was your first day. I know you were desperate and scared, because all of us were on our first days. I forgive you. *smiles warmly*

Pomni: …..Okay. *her cheeks redden* I uh… had another question. And it’s a little more, uh… personal?

Ragatha: Alright?

Pomni: …Do you… Do you like girls?

Ragatha: …Romantically?

Pomni: Uh… yes?

Ragatha: Honestly? I’m not sure. It’s been forever since I’ve thought about stuff like that. Why, do you?

Pomni: *blushes again* I like… both. Men and women.

Ragatha: I’m glad you have so many options! Well I guess… had so many options. Again though, why? *gives a curious smile*

Pomni: Uh nothing… I mean, no reason. Just curiosity I guess.

Ragatha: Can I ask you a personal question?

Pomni: *gulp* Sure?

Ragatha: What’s going on with you and Jax?

Pomni: What? Nothing! Uh… n-nothing? Nothing.

Ragatha: *Ragatha rests her chin on her closed fist, smiling* Jax never apologized for anything before you came along. I won’t tell anybody if you guys are fooling around, I promise.

Pomni: We’re not in a relationship or anything…

Ragatha: So a situationship?

Pomni: No-? What- What is that?

Ragatha: I dunno. I heard Zooble say it once and I thought it sounded neat. Plus it seems like the only thing Jax would get into…

Pomni: Well we’re not…

Ragatha: Alright. …So, maybe sometime, you want to go to the amusement park together?

Pomni: WHAT-

Ragatha giggled with a hand over her mouth, then gently shushed Pomni.

Ragatha: Hey, hey, no need to shout! Just a question.

Pomni: Wh-Wh- uh… why…?

Ragatha: Because you’re my friend and I like you?

Pomni: I mean… I-You… I-We-The…

Ragatha: Heyyy, easy, New Stuff. You need to breathe with me again?

Pomni: N-No-I just… I really wasn’t expecting that… I mean… *sighs* Yeah, I’d like to, but Jax would ge-

Pomni gasped sharply and clapped her hands over her mouth. Ragatha raised her eyebrows a bit before her usual pleasant smile turned into a smirk.

Ragatha: I thought sooo.~ You really shouldn’t lie, Pomni. I know you’re shy about things like that, but I mean it when I say I’ll keep your secrets. We have to trust each other.

Pomni: WE’RE- IT’S- NO, You-You-You- got it all wrong! We’re not in a relationship, honest! We’re just friends that kiss sometimes..? *she palms herself in the face for admitting too much yet again*

Ragatha: Ooo la la! You guys have kissed, huh?

Pomni: S#!%!

Ragatha: It’s ok-ay Pomni, I promise I won’t tell. I’m happy for you, really.

Pomni: Y-You’re… happy?

Ragatha: Yeah! I’m always worried when someone new shows up. What if they… you know, abstract? Especially if I really like them. But you’ve got a reason to keep on going now, you know? And oh my god, it must be amazing for Jax. I know he’s unhappy like the rest of us, it’s why he pulls all those… “jokes.” At least I imagine that’s why he does. Having a little joy in his life must be so rejuvenating. It’s hard to come by these days… Joy. You know?

Pomni: …You promise you won’t tell anyone..?

Ragatha: Needle in my eye. *she taps her button and smiles*

Pomni: Okay. …Well. Thanks. Uh, wait… were you serious about the whole going to the amusement park thing?

Ragatha: If you want to, sure! I’ve been on all the rides like a dozen times.

Pomni: Wait, as… friends? Right?

Ragatha: As friends. I wouldn’t want to get in the way of what you and Jax have.

Pomni: We’re just friends! That kiss!

Ragatha: Right, well, I don’t want to get in the way of your “friends-that-kiss-ship.” But I hope you’ll be my friend. That doesn’t kiss.

Pomni: It’s not like I would mind kissing you, but-

Ragatha: What?

The silence that followed dropped like a lead weight. Pomni felt her core freeze solid from adrenaline. She got to her feet robotically and turned back to the tent.

Pomni: Gottagosorry.

Pomni dashed across the field to the tent and ducked into the tent, panting with her hands on her knees.

Pomni: “I wouldn’t mind kissing you-“ UGH I’m such a dum@$$! Stupid, stupid, stupid! *she thumps her fist on her forehead*

The jester sat down on one of the many oversized cubes scattered around the tent and groaned. What was she thinking? Why couldn’t she just be attracted to one person?! It wasn’t that hard! Anyone that showed her a little bit of kindness earned her affection now? Well… no. Jax had been nothing but a troll to her, and she still ended up finding him attractive… Despite his irritating tendencies, the rabbit was one of her only sources of real joy in this place, she couldn’t mess things up with him… That was selfish. Jax’s feelings mattered just as much as hers. It would be beyond selfish to leave him because someone else caught her eye. Selfish and dangerous. What if he was heartbroken, and that heartbreak led to hopelessness, and the hopelessness inevitably led to…

Pomni: F#$%... F#$%!

Pomni covered her mouth with both hands and screamed as loud as she could. She had no fingernails to bite or loose hairs to pick out, so she had to relieve her anxiety somehow. She panted, covered up and screamed again. It wasn’t enough, not even close, but it was something. Like scratching a bug bite, it felt good in the moment but it would only itch again. She knew there was only one real way to cool down the white hot ball of anxiety in her belly, and it was going to suck. She wanted to projectile vomit.

The only real thing to do was rehearse. She got up and began to pace around the tent. Pacing helped her think. Helped with a lot of things, really… It didn’t cure anxiety but it helped temper it somewhat. What was she going to say..?

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Jax, Zooble and Kinger arrived back at the tent around the late afternoon.

Jax: Well that was a waste of time.

Zooble: No s#!%. I think I rode the ferris wheel seven times in a row. ‘Least that way I won’t be nauseous for dinner.

Jax: Time flies when you’re having fun. *gives a huge, fake smile before immediately scowling again*

Zooble: Ugh. Whatever.

Kinger: Hey! W-Who’s that?!

Kinger pointed into the tent. Pomni was in the main room, pacing in a tight square.

Zooble: Oh for… That’s Pomni, Kinger. Are you gonna forget every time she leaves your line of sight like a toddler? Seriously-

Kinger: She’s coming right for us!

Zooble: What?

Pomni was indeed making a mad dash for them. Kinger braced for impact and Zooble took a few steps backwards before Pomni collided with Jax, throwing her arms around him in a hug.

Jax: OOF! Hey what-?!

Pomni only squeezed him tighter, burying her face in his overalls. Jax felt his cheeks warm up despite himself.

Zooble: …Ew.

Jax: Uh… *in a nervous, sing-song whisper* What are you doiiing~...?

Pomni didn’t reply with words, instead grabbing Jax by the wrist and tugging him off to their bedrooms. Zooble and Kinger watched the two of them leave, then swapped confused looks.

Zooble: That was… interesting.

Kinger: Something is amiss. No one has ever hugged Jax before.

Zooble: I’m amazed you remember that and not who Pomni is…

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Pomni dragged Jax into her room before slamming the door shut hard enough to rattle a few smaller toys scattered about.

Jax: …Oh, hi Pomni. Yeah, I’m really tired and hungry, thank you for asking. Why, that’s right, I do have a few questions-

Pomni: I can’t calm down. I need to get this all out. Listen for a second…

Jax: …Okay.

Pomni: I don’t want to lose you. I know you said we’re just friends that kiss but you’re really f@#$ing important to me. So just know that you didn’t do anything wrong. But- I have a crush on Ragatha. We didn’t do anything together, but I can’t stop thinking about her and I don’t know why! You-You-You make me really happy and you make me feel like I can survive here and that hasn’t changed but I just feel the… the same thing when I look at her the same way I do when I look at you, and… and… I just feel horrible! I don’t want to replace you because you… you… I… Without you I would have gone crazy by now, and you’re an insufferable clod but you’re so charming and funny and-and-and handsome even if you’re just a cartoon like me, and… oh God I wish I knew how to stop what I’m feeling but I can’t, and I felt like exploding all afternoon because I thought of you hearing all this and then abstracting, and it would have been my fault because I just couldn’t keep my stupid hormones in check and then I wouldn’t have you anymore and I would basically be a murderer and I’d cry myself to sleep every night and-and it… and… and-and-and-and…

Pomni stammered for a while longer before panting heavily, staring down at the floor. She couldn’t bring herself to look at Jax.

Pomni: I’m sorry… I’m sorry, I-I-I-I… I’m sorry…

Jax: …You think I’m handsome, huh?

Pomni: WRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! *claps her hands to the sides of her head and falls to her knees*

Jax: Jeez, okay! Not the answer you were looking for, got it! Just trying to lighten the mood..!

Pomni: And I so appreciate it! I mean that! But I feel like the world’s gonna end right now! And I’d appreciate a real reaction pleeeease! *yanks on the bells of her coxcomb hat*

Jax: If this is about yesterday, I told you I forgive you. I thought you were cheating, but you weren’t.

Pomni: B-But isn’t this cheating? Liking someone else?

Jax: No? I told you, you can be “friends that kiss” with Ragatha too, if you tell me first. If that’s what you want, go ahead and go. Honestly, I’m not surprised. You said she was pretty.

Pomni: She is pretty.

Jax: If you like kissing Raggedy Ann. *short chuckle* Look, Pompom. We’re already in technohell. Whatever keeps you from abstracting is okay with me. As long as I get my time with you.

Pomni: Don’t call me Pompom. But… of course… I’m not replacing you. I just… I like Ragatha too.

Jax: Gay.

Pomni: Shut up. I… I guess I was worried you’d be really upset.

Jax: Nah. I think you were more upset than me, honestly. I get it, it’s kinda weird to just have a bunch of people you kiss. But honestly? Who cares? …I gotta wonder though, what made you want to ask? Was it the snake?

Pomni: Sort of the snake. But… she asked me to go to the amusement park with her today.

Jax: And you said you would? Spoilers, it sucks.

Pomni: *small laugh* It’s not like we have other options.

Jax: There’s the lake.

Pomni: …I think I want to take you to the lake.

Jax: You- Oh. ….Eheh. *he blushes* Yeah. I think that’d be fun.

Pomni: Fun? In this place? That’ll be the day!

The two of them laughed together, before Pomni gave him a hug. He hugged her back.

Pomni: …We’re just going to the amusement park. It’s not like we’re going to make out or anything yet.

Jax: Pompom. I’m not jealous.

Pomni: I know, but you said this was your first relationship, and… and I didn’t want to ruin it. And I don’t want you to abstract…

Jax: I’m not gonna. I’ve got you.

Pomni: Yeah. You do have me… until this whole place comes crashing down. I lov-

Jax’s ears shot up, and Pomni froze, looking up at him with wide, roulette eyes.

Jax: …Yeah. Same. *he winks* But we both know that already, so don’t say it, okay?

Pomni: Okay… do… you want to stay here tonight?

Jax: I’d really like that, yeah.

The two “friends that kissed” hugged each other for a long while longer, until Jax broke the silence.

Jax: Uh… why are your shoes so wet..?

#funnybunny #jax x pomni #buttonblossom #pomni x ragatha #tadc #tadc jax #tadc pomni #the amazing digital circus #tadc ragatha #tadc zooble #tadc kinger #bisexual #polyamory #Ragatha is a LOZ fan #oh no cringe

[oigimi]

arthur’s sequel - chapter 1

Translation notes provided at the bottom. Any text in italics is from a flashback. This process takes awhile but I’m re-falling in love with Arthur cuz of this. Pls enjoy!

There was a crescent moon in the sky the night I traveled from the Louvre Museum to 19th century Paris. It’s as if it was laughing at destiny itself…

I reminisced about it, and about my visit. I had experienced the worst encounter with “him,” and also the best love.

Arthur: Ah, you’re a good girl, so don’t act violently. Don’t be so rude and indulge in me. I’ll take care of you if you do.

With his vampire fangs peeking through, he uttered a nastily sweet whisper.

The flirtatious playboy mystery author, Arthur Conan Doyle. Even though he was the one I should’ve been the most cautious of, I became naturally drawn to him. He was like a gentle breeze caressing my cheeks.

Arthur: Well, MC. Why don’t we wager?

MC: Wager…?

Arthur: Whoever is first to kiss the other loses. When I win, I plan to capture every part of you. Your body, your heart, and even your destiny.

When we were together, it was so much fun I felt my heart soar. But the game of love was so painful it tightened my chest. Before long, I got to know the Arthur behind his smile, and the dark past he hid.

Arthur: I won’t kiss you. I can’t. Because if I want you, you’ll be gone. Isn’t that right…?

I’ll always be here for him. I want to protect Arthur, who smiles fleetingly, and his heart that is truly so kind and beautiful, no matter what.

A strong, irresistible feeling overcame a cruel fate. And…

Arthur: I can’t think of anyone else who makes me as obsessed as you. You’re the only opponent I’d ever want to lose to.

MC: Then will you let me win our game of who can make the other happier?

Arthur: That’s…

Arthur: Sorry. I won’t lose there.

Beyond the time where we weren’t supposed to meet – we’re still playing these happy games, even now.

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Since choosing to live in this world, several seasons have passed. I saw my colleague in his butler uniform at our meeting place, and trotted over.

MC: Thanks for waiting, Sebastian. I bought everything!

Sebastian: Thanks for your help, MC. I’ll carry the heavy bags.

I thanked him for so casually offering, and walked alongside him. The Parisian streets were bathing in sunshine, and lively with working people and energetic children all coming and going. As I felt my mood and movements lighten in the atmosphere of it all, Sebastian looked at me and tilted his head.

Sebastian: You’re in a good mood. You’ve been smiling for a while now. Did something good happen?

MC: Actually, the owner of the produce shop gave me some really nice apples as a bonus because the other day we helped his child find a lost toy!

But it wasn’t just the apples that made me happy. The owner also said, “Please also say thank you to that detective gentleman.” I’m gonna tell him as soon as I get home. I’m sure he’ll be so happy. Just imagining his expression makes me joyful myself.

Sebastian: I see. Well that solves the mystery of the apples I didn’t intend for you to get. So it’s a gift for playing detective?

Sebastian: …No, it’s not even playing anymore. Our great detectives are just as good as Sherlock Holmes!

The chiming of the bell tower mixed with our laughter.

Sebastian: Oh, is that the time? We need to get back to the mansion. Shakespeare is coming over to visit Vincent today, so I want to show some hospitality.

MC: Oh, uh… Sorry, I realized I forgot to buy coffee beans. Please go ahead home, Sebastian.

Sebastian: Will you be okay by yourself?

MC: It’s still daylight. And things are different from when I first came here. Leave it to me!

With pride, I split from Sebastian…

(At the shop)

I’d fallen into quite the pinch.

Man: Well, well, well. I’ve defeated this young woman. Now how are you going to pay me?

Playing cards were scattered across the table, and the man sitting across me had a nasty grin on his face.

I was fooled!! He was just pretending to be a shopkeeper!! When I went to buy the coffee beans, he said, “If you can win now, you’ll get a bonus! Come on now!” He greeted me with a smile, and before I knew it, I was entrenched in a betting match. I was careless, but I’ve been getting better at deception…

MC: I don’t have money. But you were cheating, weren’t you?!

Man: Oh? You’re going to whine now? Ha!

MC: Ah!

I threw my hands up, scared of his furious expression. At that moment…

???: Hey, stop!

A voice light as wind hit my ears, and I looked up.

Are you coming to rescue me at a time like this?

Arthur: Yoohoo, MC~

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MC: Arthur!

Arthur slammed his hand down on the table to block the man, and an arc drew on his lips. When I saw his always-relaxed smile, my whole body, which had been stiffened, was relieved.

Arthur, I hadn’t expected you to come…

Arthur: It’s quite easy for you to get caught up in these situations, isn’t it?

MC: Sorry, I was trying to be careful, but…

Arthur: Don’t worry about that now. We need to get out of this pinch first.

As he said that, Arthur sat next to me. The man glared daggers at the sudden intrusion.

Man: Hey, man. What do you think you’re doing butting in like this?

Arthur: Alright, here’s my conditions. You and I are gonna play another round. If we win, we get the full amount offered. If not, we’ll pay ten times the amount.

Arthur: Well? Sound good?

Man: What?! Ten times is a lot! Alright, fine. Let’s do it.

With that grin on Arthur’s face, I could tell he had a trick up his sleeve.

MC: Arthur, please be careful. This guy’s a cheater.

Arthur: Mm~? Oh, there’s no problem here. I have a goddess of victory at my side, and she’s got your name.

MC: Joking at a time like this…

Arthur: Don’t worry, MC. Don’t you trust me?

His eyes were an unwavering blue, like a glass ball. They pierced right through me, and I...

[CHOICE OF 3: I picked “Arthur’s got this.”]

MC: Of course I do. You’ve got this.

Arthur: That’s what I thought. I can’t show you my lame side anyway!

Even through his joking words, I began to relax. Things were going to be okay. Arthur and I laughed a little bit as we locked gazes.

Encouraged by Arthur’s reassuring presence, I also looked at the man head-on.

Arthur: Well isn’t this quite the development! I’m getting a sense of deja vu.

Man: Huh-?

Arthur: Nothing to do with you. Alright, let’s start the game.

The battle finished in the blink of an eye.

MC: Pontoon!

Man: What?! You’ve gotta be kidding-!

Arthur: And just like that, we’ve won.

Just like in the past, we triumphed brilliantly.

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Free from that man, Arthur and I walked in the evening streets, side by side.

Arthur: The shopkeeper reported him, so I don’t think we’ll ever see him again.

MC: That’s good, it saves others from getting caught in their trap. Thank you so much for your help, Arthur…

MC: But I can’t believe you had such good timing. Did you happen to be stopping by the store?

Arthur: I suppose it just happened. I was on my way to the publisher to talk about my new book.

Even in this time, Arthur continues to write under a pen name. He gets more popular every time he releases a new book, and even has been getting requests for serialization.

Arthur: And then I remembered you were shopping in town, and decided to visit the store you frequent. Aaaand bingo. Everything was fine up until you got in trouble.

He remembered the store I always go to. There’s his keen observation for you. Seeing my impressed face, Arthur grinned and looked at me.

Arthur: It really was like old times. Remember? When you were trapped in a game of pontoon?

MC: Of course! Yeah, I remember too.

That was way back when I first fell into this world. Arthur helped me when I was in trouble then, and he did it again today.

Arthur: MC, do you need my help? If you ask for it, I’ll give it to you. What do you say?

MC: Arthur… please help me…

Arthur: Mm, okay! And if I win, you need to do what I say.

MC: I was so relieved when you came.

I still thought of Arthur as dangerous and flippant back then. But now, it’s a treasured memory.

MC: Well thank you again, Arthur. You really are my hero.

Arthur: Your hero? Well, that’s just the biggest compliment I could receive.

Uttering it so quietly, Arthur gave a soft smile.

Arthur: Well it’s a golden rule as a hero to rescue my love in need.

MC: Ah! Well from now on, I’m going to be a lot more careful. I need to be more vigilant, and a little more suspicious of other people.

As I reflected on my carelessness, Arthur raised his eyebrows.

Arthur: I wish you had a way to protect yourself. Your virtue lies in your ability to face people straight, because you don’t doubt others.

MC: You think so?

Arthur: I know so. I fell in love with your pure and beautiful heart.

My heart trembled a bit, presented with Arthur’s true and honest feelings like a surprise attack.

Arthur: You’re my one and only. The girl I want to protect more than anything. And that’s why I always will. So you can always smile, MC.

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Arthur… My cheeks, growing warm, must’ve been dyed even redder by the setting sun. As I failed to control my swelling emotions, a cold rain began to fall on my cheeks.

Arthur: Ah, I thought I could smell rain. It actually did start. Let’s go, MC.

He took out and umbrella and opened it. Holding out one hand, he invited me into a gentle embrace.

Arthur: My apologies, I only have one umbrella.

MC: Thank you Arthur! Ah, I’m remembering again. When you saved me the first time, it rained that night too, didn’t it?

Arthur: That’s right. Even the weather is the same! Today’s the day to stroll down memory lane!

That time, Arthur gave me his umbrella and we parted ways for the night. But today, we are lovers, walking shoulder-to-shoulder under the same umbrella.

MC: Ah, Arthur! Did you know in Japan we call this “ai ai gasa?”

Arthur: “Ai ai gasa?” What’s that? Is it like a lovey-dovey umbrella?

MC: Lovey-dovey? Pfft… Ahaha!!

Arthur: Hey, why is it you’re the only one who understands? Haha, you’re so cute.

MC: Sorry. It’s cuz it’s a silly conversation between lovers. The meaning of the words is a little different, but it means the same in the end.**

I looked up, and a soft kiss touched my lips instead of the cold rain.

Arthur: Then what’s a lovey-dovey umbrella?

I pretended to poke Arthur in the chest and couldn’t help but grin like an idiot. I wished days like this would last forever. With the man I love more than anything else in the world next to me, life is just so dazzling and dear to my heart.

But the destiny awaiting us was about to make a huge move...

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Translation notes:

**ai ai gasa (相合傘) is a trope in romance media where two people in love share an umbrella. I think the joke here comes from Arthur calling it “raburabu kasa” (ラブラブ傘), which isn’t really a term, and literally means “lovey dovey umbrella.” I think this will be better explained in the official eng translation lol

Most of this is stuff we’ve seen before (like damn MC, two times at the shop?). I tried my best to not do a literal translation of everything and give the characters their voices I pick up on in the jpn and eng versions, so I took some creative liberties so it’s nicer to read.

#jekyll translates #ikevamp arthur sequel #ikevamp spoilers #ikemen vampire spoilers #ikevamp #ikemen vampire #ikevamp arthur #ikemen vampire arthur

[hollywoodxwhore]

Ours | Chapter 11

Colson x Presley (Original Female Character)

Synopsis: Presley and Colson fell in love accidentally, but they were meant to be. Now that all the obstacles have been removed, they're moving in together in LA. Now, they have all the time in the world for Colson to teach Presley all of the things he knows. This fic is the sequel to Mine, which can be found in my masterlist!

Warnings/Content: The angst is coming y'all...please be prepared for BIG content warnings. Alleged domestic abuse, vomiting, panic attacks, BIG feelings, swearing

Colson

A week or so before Presley and I got married, Slim asked me a weird question. He asked if I was over Megan.

My knee jerk reaction was to scoff and tell him, “Of course I am.” But now I’m not so sure.

I have zero residual feelings for her. Presley takes up 100% of my heart. Even just looking at Megan repulses me sometimes. But will I ever be over the things she did, the way she made me feel? The way she broke my heart and made me feel small and worthless?

No. I’m not sure I’ll ever get over that. Especially when she can’t let go of me.

Presley and I have been married a week when it happens.

I had an interview this morning and now the two of us are on the couch, snuggled up together. Presley is dozing in my arms as a cheesy scary movie plays softly on the TV. I’m almost drowsing myself when my phone buzzes loudly on the coffee table, startling both of us. It’s a phone call. Presley leans forward and grabs my phone, handing it to me.

I frown when I see Ashleigh’s name on the screen. It’s a random time for Ash to be calling, but I answer anyway. “Ash,” I say.

“Kells.” Her voice is a little wary, cautious. My spine stiffens and Presley pulls away, looking at me with concern in her eyes. 

“What’s going on?” I ask sharply. I put the phone on speaker. 

Ashleigh sighs. “You…you don’t follow Megan on Instagram, do you?”

A sick feeling twists in my stomach and I swallow it down. “I blocked her forever ago. Why?”

“Colson, I’m going to send you a screenshot. I need you to breathe before you do anything. We’re going to get it figured out,” she says. “Presley, are you there?”

“I’m here,” Presley answers quickly.

“Can you make sure he doesn’t lose his shit?” Ashleigh asks.

Angry, I glare at the phone, but then the screenshot comes through and all the anger at Ashleigh drains and is replaced by a fear that turns all the blood in my veins to ice.

The screenshot is a picture of a bruise. Megan’s face isn’t in the picture so it’s impossible to tell when it was taken. The focus of the photo is the large, hand-shaped bruise around her upper arm. My mouth dries out as my eyes flick down to read the caption.

I’ve been quiet too long about what happened to me almost two years ago.

My ex got married recently. He gets to live his perfect fairytale life while I fight every single day to 

heal from what he put me through. Bruises heal but emotional trauma doesn’t heal as easily. 

For a year of my life, I was abused at the hands of Colson Baker, aka Machine Gun Kelly. The things 

he did to me are horrific, unspeakable. I tried to warn his now wife, but she didn’t listen, just like I 

didn’t. This is how I heal, by posting it for others to see. Domestic abuse is real and it happens to 

people all the time. I refuse to suffer in silence anymore. 

By the time I read the last word, Presley has already grabbed a trash can and the contents of my stomach fill it. Even after my stomach is empty, I keep gagging. Ashleigh has gone quiet. Presley is silent, her hand rubbing circles on my back. This has to be a nightmare. There’s no way this is really happening to me.

Ashleigh hangs up after a while and Presley whisks the trash can out of the room. I sit on the couch, covered in sweat and shivering at the same time. One Instagram post and my career is over. My life is over. There’s no coming back from something like this. 

My phone is blowing up and I silently power it off, attempting to set it on the coffee table, but my hands are shaking so hard that it tumbles to the floor. I can vaguely hear Presley saying my name but my ears are ringing, the sound of waves rushing so loudly that nothing else feels real. And then, everything is black.

When I wake up again, there’s a sour taste in my mouth and I can tell I’m horizontal. I open my eyes but my head hurts, and all at once, it slams into me, what happened. Nausea rolls over me again but I breathe against it. I will not throw up again. It’s dark where I lie on the couch in the living room, but I can hear voices from the kitchen. 

“...defamation?” Presley.

“...can…that, but…reputation.” A voice I vaguely recognize. I rub my eyes, trying to focus on what they’re saying, but I can’t completely make it out. Who is here? 

I stifle a groan as I roll off the couch. Nausea washes over me again and I close my eyes, steadying myself on the arm of the couch before shuffling into the kitchen. I’m surprised when I see that the kitchen is full. Ashleigh and Presley sit at the dining room table with my lawyer, a short dude with a head of thick blonde hair. Olivia, Cash, Slim, Baze, and Rook sit around the island, everyone looking sick and stricken with worry.

“Kells,” Slim says when he sees me, jumping to his feet. He rushes over to me and pulls me into a tight hug. I let myself be held.

When he lets me go, Presley is by my side, and all I want to do is fall into her. She wraps her arms around my neck and pulls me in and my eyes sting with tears. Does she believe Megan? What will I do if Presley is convinced I’m an abuser? I never laid a nonconsensual hand on Megan. I won’t even get into all the times she slapped me because that doesn’t seem to count as abuse. I choke on a sob and Presley just holds me tighter, whispering quiet assurances in my ear. She holds me until I somewhat compose myself, and when I pull back, my lawyer is on his feet, walking towards me. 

“Mr. Baker,” he says, shaking my hand. “We’re going to fix this. I swear to you.”

I can’t seem to find my voice. I stumble over to the dining room and take a seat. My lawyer explains to me what he plans to do. We’re going to sue Megan for defamation. He prattles on about how there’s no proof, about how she never reported abuse during our relationship so nothing is concrete. He assures me that we’ll win, that we’ll run Megan dry of her money. But all I can think is that the world is going to think I’m an abuser.

Things got a lot better in the media for me when Presley and I got together. The media was happy to see me with a beautiful, talented girl. It seemed like opinions were finally starting to change.

But Megan can’t let me be happy without her. 

I should’ve seen this coming. 

And now it’s too late.

Presley

I sit up in bed waiting for Colson to come out of the bathroom.

He’s been in there for a long time, pushing half an hour. I don’t like that he’s hiding from me, that he isn’t allowing me to comfort him, but at the same time, I don’t want to push him. I glance at my phone; 2:09 AM. 

As I sit there worrying, it comes to me out of nowhere: Colson is scared I believe Megan.

With my heart in my throat, I scramble to my feet and go to the bathroom, placing my palm against the door. “Colson,” I say.

A sniffle that breaks my heart. “Yeah?”

“Let me in.”

“It’s unlocked.”

I swallow hard and open the door. He’s sitting on the closed toilet lid, head hanging down. He looks so broken that tears spring to my eyes. I go over to him and squat down in front of him. Reluctantly, he looks at me with red rimmed blue eyes. I’ve never seen him look so sad and it practically rips my heart from my chest.

“Hey,” I say softly, cupping his cheek. He leans into my touch. “Will you please come to bed?”

Colson sniffs and closes his eyes. His lip trembles a little and I want to go to Megan’s house right now and fucking throttle her. I keep the anger at bay, though. Finally, Colson nods. I take his hand and lead him to our bed, crawling in before him. He slides under the covers and I pull his head to my chest.

We’re quiet for a few minutes, my fingers running through his hair. He’s trembling. “Cols?” I whisper against his hairline. “You know I don’t believe her, right?”

Colson is silent for a long few moments. And then, he bursts into tears.

My eyes go wide. I’ve seen Colson cry, but never like this. His entire body is wracked with the strength of his sobs and my shirt is instantly soaked with his tears. I cling to him, pulling his body on top of mine. He clings to my waist, his head on my chest as he completely falls apart.

It’s a long time before the sobs subside into sniffles. I push his hair off his sweaty forehead and rub his back gently. “Baby,” I murmur. “I’m not going anywhere, okay? I believe you. I know who you are.”

“What if you change your mind?” he rasps. “Everyone seems to believe everyone else but me eventually.”

I shake my head. “That won’t happen. Do you trust me?”

“With my life.”

“Then trust that I won’t believe her,” I say, petting his hair. “Colson, I married you. I wouldn’t have done that if I didn’t trust and love 100% of you. Okay?”

Colson nods after a moment, his body relaxing ever so slightly. He believes me. He knows I wouldn’t lie to him. He sighs. “What am I going to do?”

“Survive,” I murmur, kissing his head. “Let your lawyer handle it. Let your fans handle it.”

“They won’t believe me,” he says miserably. 

“Oh really?” I ask, reaching for my phone. It takes me seconds to pull up an Instagram account with over 700,000 followers with the handle, @WeSupportColson. The bio reads: EST stands with Colson. Megan is lying. We’re here to show Colson we believe him. 

“That’s real?” Colson croaks. “You didn’t make it?”

I chuckle. There’s my sweet boy, with his sense of humor. “It’s real, babe. You have so many people who stand with you and always will.”

Colson sighs. “If anyone thinks I’m an abuser it’s too much,” he mutters. “I’m a good person, Presley. Why does everyone fucking hate me so much?” He’s crying again. I shush him and squeeze him to my chest. I don’t reply. He’s exhausted and broken and not thinking logically. What he needs is sleep, and I’m going to hold him until he finds it.

We lie there for over an hour before Colson’s breathing finally evens out. I relax beneath him and continue to gently stroke his hair. I lie awake for another half an hour before deciding Colson is definitely asleep, and then I let my tired eyes close, too.

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[cmyknoise]

so like. i don’t think dsmp should have a reboot in terms of like. how reboots typically are. same story same characters just told in a ‘better’ way now that they know better. 

i wouldn’t mind the title of dsmp 2 or whatever related to ‘dream smp’ though. 

i think it would be fun if they made another server with all the same people, or at least most of the same people (whomever wants to return), and just. started fresh, completely fresh. new characters, new lore, new story. completely and utterly. not a sequel either or at least not a complete sequel. no one referencing events of the dsmp (unless, maybe for a handful of characters it applies to their lore if they chose). 

like the idea of a “reboot” with rehashing the same characters and story and lore is bad. 

but if they simply just make a new server on 1.19 and invite all the people that is already on the server and go ‘play and make stuff up as you go’ then that is absolutely fine, and i actually encourage it? 

because a lot of the newer people, like eryn or cpk or aimsey, and even some of the moderately new like hannah and boomer and foolish and puffy, etc, will then get to be there from the beginning, and have more of a chance to story tell, if they wish to. they’ll also have more time to make things their own instead of trying to shoehorn in things to an already active and ongoing plot. 

i think in this sense, if they make a new server that will be fine and okay, even if some peoples’ stories from the dsmp end up not getting told? its overall their choice with how they want to continue their characters, and that includes not at all, and if they chose that they’d rather start something new, that could be fun. 

besides having new characters with new stories and plots being told through the minecraft medium can be SO fun. 

we see this with so many other minecraft based fandoms, how they do “reboots” without being related to prior ones, or seasons if you will. think of the last life/third life/double life series, where they all have lore and stories and stuff but it’s reset, for the most part, every season. then they tell something different. 

like. honestly a reboot or season 2 could be VERY GOOD if it’s actually a blank slate, or like 98% a blank slate (again some characters i think could benefit or have ways to be connected to the dsmp as their backstory and have it work). 

i think you guys are just really scared of change and things ending up horribly. 

if, and i mean if, the reboot is how i’ve said as some sort of blank slate server where these guys get to do stuff all over but new with different characters, it will ultimately be good. 

the dream smp as a server has been ongoing for 2+ years. some of these people haven’t even gotten to explore or play on the server due to lore. think of cc!dream. he had to do a whole out of character stream after the prision break because he genuinely hadn’t seen most the builds that happened since he’d been imprisioned, and he wanted to see them. let alone actually just getting to play minecraft with friends. 

the dsmp has become so lore heavy that it is story being told through minecraft, not minecraft with a story being told. 

they don’t get to mess or fool about much anymore, and again i think a reboot would let them be able to do this. 

we’d get that nostalgic feel of how casual rp was on the dsmp during 2020, we’ll get to enjoy new characters and immerse ourselves in a new story with new lore. 

this is a good thing, i think. i genuinely don’t think most the cc’s on the server would even be for a total reboot. a lot seem to want to be done with the dsmp story like, 6 months ago. 

i think a lot want to do new things, so a “reboot” will probably just be a season 2 type deal with a new story, new characters, new world, etc. and i am excited for that.  

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[bilbobagginshome]

A bedtime story.

This is an experiment. Can you tell I can only write serial stories as opposed to one shots. Will probably be the only dark romance I write.

i genuinely hate this but decided on posting it since I’ve been MIA.

 Gojo Satoru x Black Fem Reader story.

“Mommy, can you tell me a bedtime story” White eyelashes fluttered softly, a defense to her sleepiness.

“Of course dear, what would you want to read? Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, or Princess and the Frog.”her mom softly responded 

“Those are boring. Today, Ms. Aki read for us a scary story, it was about a witch who would kill men. The boys were so scared during nap time but I wasn’t.” she loudly proclaimed, blue eyes glowing despite the room only being illuminated by the dimming solar night lamp beside her bed.

“Really? Okay then , my story is a bit less darker but i’ll make it as enjoyable as possible.” Y/n responds with a smile to which Malaika sees this as confirmation to place herself more comfortably underneath her purple sheets and  between her assortment of pink and purple plushies.

* * *

Once there was an aspiring writer, she dreamt up realities that could only exist on a sheet of paper or a laptop. Her only problem, her worlds were beginning to seem similar. Every short story published seemed like the sequel to the previous one and her blog readers were getting bored, desperate for something exciting , something that would change the world and hopefully turn to a Nteflix series …

* * *

“Mom, small words please.”She yawned out.

“Oh I’m sorry.”

* * *

After deciding that enough was enough, she decided to go on a journey and she landed on a place. Japan. She didn’t know the language or culture but an idea of a romance story began to stick like glue in her mind and she couldn’t let it go.

Although it took her months to realise her goal, she finally was able  to leave and after packing her few clothing essentials and a tearful goodbye to her family , she left for.

Now Japanese culture was different from hers She had to bow despite her culture saying the opposite. There were table manners that she should follow unless she wanted no one to talk to her and the people there were nice but only talked to one another. She became very sad and always thought about home. She began to regret even leaving home because she left all her family and friends there . Her writing got worse and even her fans started not liking her stories.

But one day, on a cafe near her home, she met the most handsome man she had ever seen. He looked strong , and his hair was as white as snow with lips as pink as the cherry blossoms outside. And he seemed strong too. Someone wanted to cut her off the queue as she wanted to order her favourite chocolate cake and tea but he stopped them. It was like seeing a real life prince charming.

After saying each others names, she found out his name was Sato. Sato was always looking at her. He was to be the actor that would play the man she wrote. He sat alongside Wanja, the girl to play her in the story . She was more beautiful that the writer and even though she was a bit jealous of her prettiness she thought that Wanja was a perfect fit .

After the meeting ended, the writer tried to tip toe her way out of the meeting but Sato stopped her and asked her to go on lunch with her. She said yes though she did not want to and as they waited on food she said sorry for writing about him even though she didn’t know him very well. He said he did not care and when he found her story , found it fun enough to act in and decided to tell his movie company about it. She wasn’t as scared being around him anymore and found him very funny to talk to. They even gave ach other phone numbers after lunch.

Soon the time to make the movie started. They had become good friends and the writer had fun with her first friend, They were always together or she’d find him somewhere where she was.They ate together, went to the park and walked together and even went to the beach and swam together. But unlike the writer, Sato liked her more than just friends, he wanted to be her boyfriend.

So when work started and she started hanging around more people, Sato would say bad things about them to the writer . These stories were not true but the writer believed them. He would stop her talking to other people and make her talk to him all the time. Slowly he started to take her from home to work to so that she doesn’t go out with her new friends. He put cameras in her house to always look at her. Creepy right? But she didn’t know about this , all she knew was that he was her first friend and she shouldn’t betray him. But she was also scared. Her clothes had began to miss and always felt like someone was looking at her 

She told Sato about it. Sato pretended to be scared for her and told her he could stay at her place. That she could do work at home rather than going out and he will take care of her. She said okay and went to live with him. Living with him at first was fun. He made breakfast for her and his house was big and beautiful with everything she could ask for. It wasn’t like her small apartment with tiny windows.But she got bored . Aside from work and other witing she didn’t do much only sit around like a lazy kitty. One day, she asked of she could go out . Sato refused saying that she may be still be looked for. And although she had only asked to walk outside he still refused. She started not liking Sato though she hid it . And one day , she found something weird in Sato’s room that she wasn;t allowed to enter. Many pictures of her after she met him. She got scared and decided to run so far away he’ll never see her again.

* * *

“And so mommy , did she run away?” Malaika yawned, cocooning herself more into the bed.

“Yep, she went back home, and found her family and friends.” Y/n replied softly as she adjusted her silk blue bonnet.

“That was a bit boring mommy.” She drawned out. 

“What was?” Satoru asked as he walked in the room, illuminating the barely light room with the hallway light.

“Just a story, let’s go to bed, she’s sleeping.” Y/n responded as she rose from the bed , Satoru placed a kiss on her forehead and after standing straight up, with a slightly condecending smirk on his face , said.

“Where’s my kiss to welcome me home love?”

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[mirkwoodshewolf]

I am the Celestial of Death Chap. 2; Bilbo Baggins’ 111th birthday

*Author’s note*

Okay so these author notes may be cut short cause I want you all to enjoy the binge reading I’ve got for you all for this sequel. Again this is the opening to FOTR with Bilbo’s 111th birthday so nothing to really give warning about, next couple of chapters there may be some warning beyond the canon violence that’s in here (nothing too graphic just maybe some horror/PTSD elements but I’m getting ahead of myself).

For now enjoy the best birthday chapter in the world!

NEXT CHAPTER

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Fireworks exploded in the night sky, music played nice and loud, and everywhere Hobbits of every age were dancing or sitting down having a bit of cake and a mug of ale, or sitting in groups smoking their pipes.

I was maneuvering my way through the crowd by dancing alongside them when I noticed Frodo push Sam into the dancing circle, right into the arms of the hobbit lass by the name of Rosie Cotton.  Dear Sam had always had a fancy for Rosie ever since he was but a young Hobbit lad.  I came over by Frodo and said to him.

“Guess he tried to chicken out again?”

“You know Sam. But Rosie eagerly accepted his dance and doesn’t seem to let him go as a dance partner.”

“One of these days he’ll work up the courage. But he’s lucky to have a matchmaker like you.” I said nudging his shoulder.  He laughed softly as I went to reach for my bracelet only to remember I didn’t have it anymore.  Even after all these years I sometimes forget that I gave it back to Haldir, gods the look of heartbreak and rage in his eyes at the time.

“Hela? Are you alright?” I turned to see Frodo looking at me concerningly, his blue eyes emphasizing his worry for me.

“I’m fine Frodo. Tis nothing you need worry about. Come on, care to dance with a Celestial?”

“It would be my pleasure.” He said with a pop off his seat and graciously bowed before me.  I stood up and curtsied and took Frodo’s hands and we skipped together into the dancing circle.  

After a little while, Frodo and I parted ways so that he could find Bilbo and I could go find the little Hobbits who I knew were going to want to hear my stories of adventures and thrills after Bilbo’s story time.  He always did like telling the story of our encounter with the trolls (even I’ll admit out of that entire quest, it is probably the most entertaining because those trolls truly were idiotic and slow in the head).

A few of the children came over to me demanding to hear some of my stories.

“Hela tell us a story!”

“Tell us about your people and your powers!”

“No, no tell us about how you slayed down dragons and goblins!” I smiled at them before turning to the light of the moon and smiled.

“How about this, ever hear the tale of the Celestial that sees through the moon?” I asked them.  The children all shook their heads no.  “Then sit down my little Hobbits and Lady Hela will tell you the story.”

I sat down on the grass alongside them as they all gathered around me.  A couple of young hobbits sitting on either side of me as they all waited patiently for me to tell the story.

“Long, long, long ago. There was a Celestial of Starlight. He was brave, strong, loyal and a fearsome warrior. But he also had a kind heart and a friendly smile. Those that did wrong in the world faced his mighty Starlight wrath, but to the innocent, he always had a gentle hand.” I poked a young boy hobbit’s nose and he giggled.  While I grew a yellow flower, picked it up from the ground and turned to the little hobbit girl who sat in front of me. “And gave out flowers.” She took the flower and smelled it.  “But he held a great sorrow in his heart. For his family had been taken away from him, taken by a monster of Shadow and Flame.”

I then used Sprite’s illusions to create a constellation of a Balrog.  It’s great wings opened up and it let out a roar.  The children all coward in fear at the beast as I made it disappear.

“The Starlight Celestial vowed to slaughter the great beast that took his family away from him. He had to go through many trials and dangers to find the great beast.” I then made an illusion of Cain (although I didn’t use his full face. I made him appear the way I first met him but in the traditional Starlight Celestial uniform).

I made armies of orcs and goblins, dragons and great beasts appear as Cain battled them all.

“Until finally he came face to face with his greatest foe.” I made the Balrog appear before Cain, with the whip in its clawed grip.  “With a mighty flash from its whip, the Celestial fought against this great beast when suddenly—” as I made the Balrog whip Cain’s face, a sharp and loud screech was heard and I saw a great big firework shoot up into the sky and it morphed itself into a dragon.

The kids all hopped up and were in awe of the mighty dragon that shot up into the night sky, it’s wings starting to open up and fly back. Soon the excitement and awe in the crowd turned to horror as the dragon got a little too close to everyone.  I gathered the children and told them to stay together and not be afraid.

I told them to get down and they did just that while I shielded as many as I could with not only my body but Thena’s shields as well.  The dragon firework flew over the lake before briefly disappearing and then going off with the biggest boom I had seen a firework make.

“Are all of you okay?” I asked the children dropping my shields.  They all nodded and choired out.

“Yes Miss Hela.” I stroked as many little hobbit heads as I could before standing up to investigate just what—or I should say who caused that dragon firework to go off.  And it seemed I wasn’t the only one wanting to know.

“You too huh?” I asked.

“Mmm. And I’ve got an idea of just who the mischief makers are.” He said to me.

“I believe you and I are thinking the same thing Gandalf. But just where are they is the question?”  Gandalf tapped my shoulder and we saw smoke just a few yards away from us as well as a missing tent.  I looked to him and he decided to make the first move while I followed behind him.

“That was good.” Said one of the two mischievous hobbits behind the mayhem.

“Let’s get another one.” Said his younger counterpart. Gandalf snuck up behind them and gripped both their ears tightly which made them groan in pain as they looked up.

“Meriadoc Brandybuck. And Peregrin Took. We might’ve known.” I crouched in front of them and I said.

“What say you Gandalf? What punishment befits these wee devils? For nearly scaring the little ones I say turn them into mice and I can morph into a cat. See how they like it?”

“Oh please Hela don’t do that! We didn’t mean it!” Peregrin aka Pippin pleaded to me.

“Yes, yes it was all just a bit of fun! I told someone to stick it in the ground outside of the tent, but someone lit the fuse too early.” Meriadoc aka Merry said to me.  His eyes gesturing over to Pippin as he kept saying ‘someone’.

“It was in the ground and it was your idea!”

“Enough bickering!” I snapped at them lightly which got them to be quiet.

“No need Hela. I’ve got something else in mind.” Gandalf said.

Washing dishes.  A fairly decent punishment, at least it’ll keep them out of trouble.

“Once you both are finished, you both are to go to the Hobbit families of the children I was entertaining and apologize to them for nearly scaring them with your antics.” I told them as I took a bite of my cake.

“Yes Hela.” They both said in a trance-like response.  It was then the crowd went in an uproar praising Bilbo to make his birthday speech.  Bilbo at first just drank away at his ale before finally giving into the crowd’s demand.  He walked over and climbed up on top of a barrel, the cheering grew louder as Bilbo began to greet every Hobbit family.

“My dear Bagginses and Boffins, Tooks and Brandybucks.” With each family name he proclaimed, a proud cheer came from those families. “Grubbs, Chubbs, Hornblowers, Bolgers, Bracegirdles, and Proudfoots.”

“Proudfeet!” exclaimed an elderly, chubby hobbit in a snappy tone correcting Bilbo’s name proclamation which made everyone laugh.

“Today is my 111th birthday!” I clapped along with the hobbits and raised my cup to him giving him an affectionate wink.  “But alas, eleventy-one years is far too short a time to live among such excellent and admirable Hobbits.” Some of the crowd clapped while others aww’d at Bilbo’s compliment.  “I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.”

Wow, whether that was a compliment or an insult even I couldn’t tell and neither could any of the Hobbits.  But it still made me slightly grin at the corner of my lips.

“I uhh….” Bilbo trailed off as he pushed the right side of his jacket aside, his fingers going down into his waistcoat pocket like it always does.  “I ha-have things to do.” I noticed a gleam of something gold go into his palm as his hand went behind his back.  I turned to Gandalf to see that he too, was suspicious about Bilbo’s strange behavior. “I’ve put this off for far too long.” I saw his lips say as he whispered it.  “I regret to announce this is the end.” He spoke louder. “I’m going now. I bid you all a very fond farewell. Goodbye.”

And just like that he disappeared and the crowd went in an uproar of shock and bewilderment.

Oh my gods it-it couldn’t be…..I turned to Gandalf worriedly and saw his eyes had grown wide but held a sharpness to them.  He turned to me gesturing with his head for me to come with him and I used Makkari’s speed to get us back to Bilbo’s home before he could.

We stood by Bilbo’s fireplace waiting for him to arrive. I turned to Gandalf and signed to him.

‘You don’t think….’

“I do not know yet Hela. But we mustn’t jump to any conclusions. Not yet at the very least.” He said as he signed back to me.  Bilbo soon came walking by with his walking stick and a couple of candles in hand as Gandalf said to him. “I suppose you think that was terribly clever.” Bilbo slightly jumped before he told us.

“Come on Gandalf. Did you see their faces?” I dropped Makkari’s power and spoke.

“There are many magic rings in this world Bilbo Baggins, and none of them should be used lightly.”

“It was just a bit of fun Hela.” He told me as he began packing. One raise of my brow at him and he dropped the act and said, “Oh, you’re probably right. As usual.” He walked over to his fireplace to grab his pipe. “You both will keep an eye on Frodo, won’t you?”

“Four eyes.” Gandalf answered for the both of us. “As often as we can spare them.”

“I’m leaving everything to him.” Bilbo continued as he gathered up all his belongings for his trip to Rivendell.  

“What about this ring of yours?” Gandalf asked. “Is that staying too?”

“Yes, yes. It’s in an envelope over there on the mantelpiece.” Bilbo told him.  But as Gandalf went to search for it, Bilbo paused and said in a distant tone. “No….wait, it’s…..here in my pocket.” He reached into his pocket and pulled it out.

Already I could sense something dark radiating in the room, and it was all coming from that little golden ring.  A familiar dark power.

“Isn’t that….isn’t that odd now?” Bilbo started off as he kept his eye on the little ring, fiddling with it between his fingers staring down at it in a weirdly, possessive way.  Like a starving man to some fresh meat.  “Yes, after all, why not? Why shouldn’t I keep it?”

“I think you should leave the ring behind, Bilbo.” Gandalf suggested.  “Is that so hard?”  Bilbo snapped out of his lustful trance turning to us.

“Well, no….and yes.” His tone at first sounding innocent before going harsh and possessive.  “Now it comes to it, I don’t feel like parting with it. It’s mine I found it! It came to me!”

“Now there’s no need to get angry.” I reassured him.

“Well if I’m angry, it’s your fault!” he snapped at me. My eyes twitched and my heart skipped a beat in fear.  Never before has Bilbo acted this way before, even when he would lose his temper it was never like this.

And then he said a phrase that has not been uttered but by only one creature.

“It’s mine. My own……my precious.”

“Precious?” Gandalf and I both questioned.

“It’s been called that before, but not by you.” Gandalf said. Bilbo then turned to us with a sharp turn of his head and snapped at us animalistically like a rapid animal.

“What business is it of yours what I do with my own things?!”

“Bilbo I think you’ve had that ring for long enough.” I told him in a firm tone.

“You want it for yourselves. Both of you!”

“BILBO BAGGINS!!” Gandalf and I both proclaimed.  My hands glowed with my Celestial power, my hair standing on end like sails in the wind as I slightly levitated over the ground, my eyes glowing pure white.

While in Gandalf’s case he grew larger and the room grew dark just like it once did in the company of Thorin Oakenshield when he tried to convince the dwarves to allow Bilbo to join in the Quest to reclaim Erebor.

“DO NOT TAKE US FOR SOME CONJURER OF CHEAP TRICKS!!!” Gandalf’s voice going into the deep, intimidating voice while mine echoed like a thousand voices. “We are not trying to rob you.” We eased out magic and I lowered myself back down to the ground as I told him in a softer, more assuring tone.

“We’re trying to help you.” Bilbo’s fear immediately turned to sorrow as he came up to me.  I lowered myself down to his height and embraced him as he softly wept into my chest. I stroked his curly, grey hair.

“All these long years that we’ve been friends. My dear little Hobbit. Trust Gandalf and I as you once did.” I cupped the side of his face wiped the tearstains from his face, as well as the tears that were in the corner of his eye.

“She’s right Bilbo. Let it go.” Gandalf said as he joined us.

“You’re right. Hela and Gandalf. The ring must go to Frodo.” With a sniffle he walked away and placed his backpack on his back. “It’s late. The road is long. Yes, it is time.” He walked towards his door and opened it.  However before he stepped out I told him as I stood up.

“Bilbo….” He stopped. “The ring is still in your pocket.” He turned to me nervously like a child who had been caught stealing cookies from the cookie jar.  A slight nervous smile and he said as he dug into his pocket holding the ring in his hand.

“Yes.” He muttered.  He stared down at the ring, his hand slightly tremoring almost like he was still trying to keep it with him.  Gandalf stood at my side as we watched Bilbo carefully until finally he let it drop to the floor with a clank.  

Immediately after that he walked out of his home and we followed him out.  He paused for a moment before telling us out of the blue.

“I thought up an ending for my book.” He turned to us and he continued, “‘And he lived happily ever after, till the end of his days’.”

“And we’re sure you will, our dear friend.” Gandalf said as he knelt down before Bilbo.

“Goodbye Gandalf.” He said as he held out his hand.  Gandalf took his hand in both of his and bid him goodbye.

“Goodbye, dear Bilbo.” He gave him a wink before Bilbo turned to me.  I knelt down before him and he said to me.

“Goodbye Hela.” I smiled and cupped the side of his face.

“Goodbye my dear little friend. May the Light of the Moon guide you on your path safely.” I then gave him a Celestial kiss on his forehead.

A kiss to protect and guide him safely till he would reach Rivendell where I knew he would spend the rest of his years in quiet and comfort.

I also embraced my favorite Hobbit and he hugged me back before he began his travels singing the same song Gandalf was singing on our way here. I stood up close to Gandalf as we both whispered together,

“Until our next meeting.”

Gandalf opened the door slowly and there right at our feet was Bilbo’s ring.  The golden band bouncing off light from the fireplace yet there was an air of evil and darkness surrounding it.  I slowly walked around it while Gandalf took a couple steps around it, the two of us slowly leaning down towards it.

“You feel it too don’t you?” he asked me in more of a statement than a question.

“I’ve only felt this evil once before. And it was inside me. Gandalf…..please tell me this isn’t what I fear it is.” He didn’t respond to me only just slowly reached his hand over it.  As his fingers nearly grabbed it, I was caught with a flashback of the Great Eye as I let out a gasp and Gandalf’s hand retreated from the ring.

“Hela—”

“I must seek council with him. I’m sorry Gandalf. Tell Frodo I’m sorry for my sudden departure.”

“I know my dear Celestial. Do what you must.” He said comfortingly as he placed a hand on my shoulder.  I smiled before shifting into Makkari’s uniform and quickly speeding out of the Shire.

I ran past all the rolling fields, the forests, past Farmer Maggot’s fields and finally came out of Hobbiton altogether.  The light of the moon gazed it’s white light upon the land and I got into meditation position.

Taking a few deep breaths in and out I used Druig’s magic to reach out to Cain.

‘Cain. Brother Cain do you hear me?’ I waited for a response. All the whole Bilbo’s familiar phrase.

“It’s mine, My own. My precious.” Kept haunting over my thoughts, lingering like a dark presence.

‘Brother, please! I must speak with you!’ I reached out urgently.  The light of the moon seemed to grow brighter as it’s rays shined down upon me and soon Cain’s warm comforting voice spoke back to me.

‘I’m here little sister. I’m here.’ A flash of light and I found myself deep within my mind just like before and there stood Cain.  His shining eyes staring in my general direction. “Whatever is the matter little sister? Surely after attending a birthday party of your dear Hobbit friend Bilbo Baggins you would not call me in this distress manner.”

“Brother Cain…...” I told him.  “We, Gandalf and I….we believe to have found it.” His head tilted slightly.  “The One Ring.” At this his face grew grim and he turned away.  “I could be wrong but—there was an evil about it. An evil I’ve felt but only once before.”

“When Sauron’s spirit tried to possess your body. Yes I remember. Gods never did I wish to have my full power again to save you. Balrogs and Deviants are one thing but to have the Dark Lord’s very spirit inside your head…..” he came up to me cupping my face in his hands.

“I know Cain. I know you would’ve done all you could to send his spirit out of me. That’s why I came to you after the Battle of the Five Armies.” He nodded.  “But now 60 years after it all happened, surely Bilbo couldn’t have found it then.”

“But you must also remember Hela, the creature Gollum took it deep into the Misty Mountains. And for 500 years in his cave the Ring consumed and poisoned his mind before abandoning him.”

“You saw him pick it up then?”

“I cannot sense evil like you can. Part of being the Celestial of Death is that objects of pure evil can be sensed by only you and no other Celestial. It’s power was dormant even when in Bilbo’s possession.”

“Until now. Sauron’s ready to return to full strength.”

“It’s heard it’s Master’s call. And He will summon all of his forces to find it.”

“But-but the Ring it’s……Frodo. Oh gods Frodo I must go back and tell them.”

“I’m afraid you cannot Hela.” He told me.  I backed away from him and demanded.

“Why not!? We’ve confirmed it that Ring is in fact Sauron’s Ring.”

“Mithrandir is doing his own investigation and he will tell Frodo if it is indeed the Ring of Power. You however must not go near that Ring until such time has passed.”

“What are you saying Cain?” he sighed heavily.

“I nearly lost you once to Sauron’s very life force, I cannot allow you to fall again. Especially now with your newly grown power. Remember why I gave you that ring.”

“Yes brother I remember.” I said fiddling with it.

“If he forces you to take that ring off, he will have access to the unlimited power of the Celestials. And that is something Ajax never wanted. Not of Morgoth and certainly not of Sauron.”

“Then what must I do?” I asked him after being silent for a moment or two.

“You must hide. But not in a building or behind a human face. Remember your spiritual training with the Goddess Yavanna?”

“You suggest I roam Middle Earth—as an animal?”

“Animal forms don’t seep out Celestial energy like a person’s body does. It’s the only way to keep you safe until such time has passed.”

“But Cain. The longer I stay as an animal, the more I could lose myself. You must know of what happened to Sister Nymeria. She shifted into a wolf for an entire month on a foolish dare and she couldn’t shift back. Within six months she lost herself and fully became the wolf and we never saw her again.”

“I know. But there is one that I can bless who will keep you sane until it is safe.”

“And who would that be?” I asked.

“I’m sure you remember a certain Ranger that you’ve grown quite close to these past few decades.” I smiled softly.

“Aragorn.” He nodded with a soft smile.

“So long as you stay by his side, you will not fall into a mindless beast. Plus, he’s going to need your protection just as much as you’ll need his. Being Isildur’s heir, Sauron has been hunting him for decades.”

“I know. But how will he know it’s me? He’ll think me no more as a common beast. What if he tries to attack or worse kill me?”

“Leave it all to me dear little sister.”

“I swear you and Gandalf must’ve met before because you both always give me vague answers.” He softly chuckled as he gave me a kiss. “How do we do this? Should I come to you or—”

“No. You must not come to the South. Sauron’s forces are heavily arming themselves for war. If you so much as speed by here, they’ll alert you to Sauron without hesitation. We’ll do it from where you stand.”

“Can a spell even work that far a distance?” I asked him.

“There’s always a first time for everything.”

“Not comforting brother.” I grumbled.

“Alright, alright. Just relax. Send your spirit back to your body but keep the connection between our minds strong.” I nodded and allowed my spirit to return back to my body as I let out a soft gasp.

‘Steady sister, steady. Deep breaths now.’ Cain’s voice said in my head as I saw the moon glow brighter with his response.  ‘Now close your eyes. Remember every detail of the creature you wish to become.’ I thought long and hard and soon the image of Icarus came to mind.  ‘Why doesn’t that surprise me?’ teased Cain.  ‘But if I might suggest, a hawk would better be suited for you.’

‘I accept.’

‘Now as I said. Imagine every detail of a hawk. Every pattern detail, the shape of the beak, the talon’s. Every small detail you can think of.’ Taking a few deep breaths I did exactly as Cain said.

I have seen the great kings of old use messenger hawks, even the old kings of Rohan would send me messenger hawks if they ever needed my help. I pictured every detail until I felt myself being lifted up high into the sky.

In my head I could hear Cain chanting an ancient Elvish spell and I could start to feel my very bones shift and crack.  I tried to hold in my screams as I could feel my body slowly shrinking and my arms shift into wings.  Unlike shifting using Celestial magic, I was forced to endure every inch of my body morphing into the hawk I was going to be.

My face scrunched inward as I felt my nose sharpen before extending out like a beak.  Feathers soon began to grown from my body and my toe nails extended before hardening into talons.  I let out one final human cry of pain before it was replaced with a hawk’s shriek.  My transformation finally complete after what felt like hours of torture and pure agony.

‘Easy Hela, easy. Give your body time to adjust.’ Cain said as I was now being lowered back down to the ground.  I surrendered to the tiredness and the last thing I heard him say was this; ‘Your Ranger is near Mirkwood. Find him before the end of the month. Protect him and he shall protect you.’

My vision soon went black as I surrendered to my exhaustion.

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Top 5 Batman portrayals? 👁️🫦👁️💕

OOOO OK OK

So Misha said they don’t have to be live action portrayals so there’s a mix in here! This was also SUPER HARD TO CHOOSE so for the record these aren’t so much ranked as they are a nebulous cloud of a top 5

Kevin Conroy in B:TAS/TNBA/JL. This was probably pretty predictable. Come on. He’s first voice I hear in my head while thinking about Batman (a close second tho actually is something like his voice in Arkham Origins and the Hush movie! Idk their actors tho) and he played one of if not the most important Batman portrayals ever. To get NUANCED about this briefly, I do have issues with the DCAU’s later writing for Bruce, namely how everything about him seems to get so grimdark and edgy compared to his warmth and gentleness in B:TAS BUT how and ever SO. Kevin Conroy king forever 👑

Robert Pattinson in The Batman. You know I love me my Rpatz. I can absolutely understand why he might not be someone’s favourite, especially if they’re a fan of the classic depiction of Bruce, but what I really love about him (and this extends to Riddler too!) is that despite being different in some ways on the surface, all his traits ultimately come from the same core character and experience as depictions that feature more galas, swimwear models and ski trips in the Alps Brucie Waynes. He’s both a very grounded depiction of a deeply troubled man yet he toes the line between the “realism” of ‘verses like the Nolanverse and more camp superhero stuff so well and he has so much potential for his sequel, as well as of course giving us the chance to see him be a detective!! Finally!! To mention Robert himself then, he did such an amazing job playing Bruce. I love Robert Pattinson, I really do, I seek out movies with him in them, and still every time I see him in a movie, Rob completely melts away and it’s just… the character. There truly are few actors I can say that about, but I feel it so strongly for him, and his Batman portrayal was no different. (Also autidm bruce yuh). I also love his dynamic with Jim, Rob and Jeffrey are so good together.

Bruce in Batman: The Imposter. A non-actor one on here! Admittedly I don’t read as many comics as I’d like, but Batman: The Imposter was one I had to buy in May after seeing The Batman and having it recommended to me. For a lot of the same reasons I like The Batman 2022 Bruce, I like B:TI Bruce. I find with him that there’s such a… a softness to him. When he’s Bruce, there’s such a quietness, almost a meekness to him. He really reads as very pained but still somehow managing to find a kindness in his heart, even when he’s so isolated from the world. I also think it’s interesting — if slightly concerning — that Alfred is pretty much gone from Bruce’s life. A while after Bruce comes into Alfred’s care as a child, Alfred can’t handle him anymore, sends him off to boarding school, and dips from the Wayne family completely. Absolute worst Alfred I’ve ever seen, we do not stan. BUT my point is that, while I feel like there’s a chance the author wrote Bruce to be alone for the sake of cliche lone wolf edgelord, it just makes his shy nature outside of the Batman suit stand out to me more. Even so alone, he hasn’t lost hope. And. The page where he’s talking about his effect on Gotham, and he sheds a tear from under the cowl. Yeah. Yeah it got to me. Also! He’s the closest we have to a canonically autistic Bruce!

David Mazouz in Gotham. Okay. Okay. Gotham is not well-written, nor do I like the fact that Bruce plays a part in the show at all, I don’t like him being on a path to Batman from the moment his parents die. HOWEVER. I think David is a fantastic depiction of a young, struggling to grieve, anger-filled, doesn’t-want-to-feel-powerless Bruce. He’s a kid trying to understand himself and the world that’s been turned upside down on him, and David portrays a great balance of innocence and blooming maturity. Also, the older he gets, the more he looks like a perfect Bruce I swear to god. Even if I don’t like Bruce’s role in the show, I always thought David Mazouz was a great fit.

Bruce in The Batman 2004 cartoon. This one’s just fun. They don’t really touch on the darker aspects of him and they don’t mention his parents much at all (they don’t pretend they never died, but they’re very *very* vague and rare about their mentions of them) but I just think he’s really fun. He’s young and energetic but he’s not a party animal, and I think he’s interesting as a,, surprisingly stable Bruce. He also doesn’t have as much separation between Batman —> Bruce and Bruce —> Brucie as other depictions which I think is interesting! He feels very genuine and always like himself, but they’re also not afraid to show him being self-destructive or neglecting his needs for his work.

BONUS MENTION BECAUSE I HAVE SO MANY THOUGHTS: Ben Affleck in the DCEU. Okay okay OKAY I do not like the DCEU. I really don’t, and I think Bruce is grievously miswritten (???) in BvS. But. Ben deserved better. I can very easily see him as Bruce. I think he makes a very good older Bruce, AND he was great in the party scene in BvS where he meets Clark and they butt heads. Same as with Henry Cavill, they deserved to play better written versions of their characters.

Thank you for the thought provoking ask, Mish!!!!

#top 5 ask is still open pls gimme more #ask game #dan speaks #i feel so strongly about this man did you know that #he says #having a batman-centric blog #batman #bruce wayne #meta

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Scary movie update! Warning: I am wearing the world’s longest nails right now so this could be either badly typed or very short.

Got ten minutes into The Munsters. Just clicking the thumbnail I moaned out loud, “I don’t want to watch it!” I loved the Munsters. I love Rob Zombie’s movies. He was the wrong director for this movie and I’ve been dreading it since it was announced. Even my kid was whining for me to turn it off during the first scene. I just can’t. No thank.

Rewatched a fave instead, tough-chick creature feature Sweetheart. Still a full-on banger. Jen, shipwrecked alone on an island with a monster, does not waste a single second crying or falling apart. She gets to work surviving. Some good twists, and not only does she survive, but even though the ending is slightly ambiguous, as she crosses the burning beach carrying that monster’s head, I have zero worry about her saving herself.

Went for a dive on a cheesy, heavy-handed, high concept teen scream, Final Destination. This franchise is essentially all premise (people who cheat death, well. . .Death comes for them) as an excuse to show people dying in dumb fun shocking supernatural? horror movie ways. The first of five starred then-hot-property/now-nothing Devon Sawa and a brunette baby Ali Larter with short ‘90s bangs, and featured that guy named something like Seann Paris Hilton or whatever, playing either a dumb guy meant to be funny (but not) or an intellectually disabled guy (but why would he? but it feels right there on the edge, and it’s terrible). It was a relief when he was decapitated by a passing train just to not have to wonder anymore wtf those acting choices were about. Was it ludicrous and silly? Yes it was. Will I watch at least a couple of the sequels? Yes I will.

Today I was fully devastated and blown away by Incident in a Ghostland. Writer/director Pascal Laugier is probably best known for 2008′s revenge-tale Martyrs, the unrated version of which is widely considered to be one of the most psychologically distressing horror films in recent memory, and if Ghostland is typical of his style, I am glad I have never subjected myself to Martyrs.

A successful horror author returns to the home where she, her mother, and her sister suffered a horrific attack during her teen years, and the house--and her family--is no longer as it seems.

Twists on twists on twists, terrible horrible bad guys, the intense love and loyalty between sisters, an old house full of awful dolls and toys, a final girl whose triumph is so hardwon one wonders if survival is really worth it. The absolutely stellar, fully-committed performances by every actor in the film are impressive and engrossing. I want to watch it again; I just don’t know if I can.

#horror films #Sweetheart #horror movies #Incident in a Ghostland #Final Destination #october 2022

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BDKSNSO YES YOU CAN CALL ME OTOME ANONIE OMG IVE NEVER BEEN A SPECIFIC ANON FOR SOMEONE ILY 😭🖤

I’m literally always here talking about otome and asking for your opinion sobsss it’s like senpai just noticed me I’m ELATED

**btw that destiny ninja anon was me, that was the first otome I ever played back in like?? 2014?? I remember coming back to it just for it to disappear a week later, right after I decided to go for all routes :( it’s nostalgia for me. But thanks to y’all for the suggestions 🙏 I’m gonna look into the other games and hopefully get hooked…besides the company that makes SWD there’s another that makes games with Ikemen in it? I’ll try that too! I feel like I played one that was like Cinderella before…? Also wanna try Mr Love since it looks similar to MysMe and I love the whole chat/call functions (actually does anyone know any other games than mysme and om that has chat/call?)

Should I have a symbol?? I’ve never done this before omg ok I’ll just-

💫Otome

YOURE GOING AFTER MY HEART OTOME 💫 ANONIE 💕💕 Of course, I noticed you 😭😭😭 I just want to give you a big hug jsljksldjdlfj 💚💚🌺🌺💕💕 I love you too, come here 💚💚💚

I love talking about tomes so thank you for always talking about them with me 🙌🌻🌺💚

I'm sorry otome anonie, it's tough I know how you feel. That happened to me with the EN A3, I took a break after the second troupe and then a month later they were closing the servers.

and yes! You're talking about cybird probably with their ikemen series. I love their games. They have a Midnight cinderella game, but last I heard they weren't updating it anymore. Though the servers are still up. Their other ikemen series are really popular. Ill talk about the ones I play.

Ikemen sengoku: basically a time travel otome. MC gets sent back to the sengoku period and meets the warlords. This one is one of my favorites but out of all their ikemen series the least Updated? mechanics wise? but I love the characters and the MC is pretty funny at times with her modern lingo. This one is the least friendly in giving out coins and such for premium items, but the free currency is accumulated quickly enough and they have pretty clothes for f2p.

Ikemen revolution: a bit more updated then sengoku, basically mc gets sent to a world of magic via Alice in wonderland sequel. this game is so so for me because I only like certain characters and routes. MC is also the type of all air in head and only desserts but in some routes she's less so than others. a bit for friendly in going out gems and such 

ikemen vampire: MC get sent to the past and basically historical figures are the ikemen. also somewhat friendly in giving gems and such, basically they all are friendly compared to ikemen sengoku lol MC is cute and the characters are based on your likes.

Ikemen prince: is the most recent release and the most updated mechanism wise. gives free gems too and the characters are great. it depend on the the types you like too. story is somewhat liner as you progress, overall story gets more clear. beauty in the beast twst MC is great, I love her.

I haven't played Mr. Love but I watched some of the anime. It looks pretty interesting, my friend loves the game. I have a favorite, he’s the cop guy, Gavin. If you like the chat function, then there's also Tears of Themis that you could play. It has chat/call functions, mini games, events, and many many more...it honestly gets overwhelming. I took a break because of it lol 

 I hope this was helpful Otome 💫 anonie 💕💚💚 

by the way do you have a Switch? because I know some great console otome titles 👀👀

Yes 🙌🙌 I love the symbol, I’m going to add you onto my anonie list 💫💫🌻🌻

#anonie ask #answered #otome 💫 #otome games #english otome

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Just saw this interview, which I remember watching years ago because it came up in my YouTube feed and I loved Last Week Tonight, and was interested in a story about its inner workings. It came up in my YouTube feed again today, and I watched it again, and I’m glad I did. I’ve seen a few interviews with John Oliver over the years, and this one covers the same ground that the rest of them cover, but also a fair bit of ground that other interviews I’ve seen haven’t covered.

One way in which it covers familiar ground is that it involves the fun and frequently played game of: “Interviewer uses much of their allotted time just trying to get John Oliver to take a fucking compliment, their efforts are met with pushback that ranges from dismissive derision to outright aggression.” That man is actively offended by even the insinuation that he has ever done anything good or useful in his entire life. He’s trapped in a perennial loop with interviewers of “A lot of people love how you keep them entertained and informed” versus “Fuck off, I do no such thing, and anyone who thinks I do that is an idiot” (that’s a light paraphrasing of an amalgamation of his common answers). 

As much as his self-depreciation can be a little over the top sometimes, I do respect John Oliver’s insistence that his name and his team’s work not be used to further dilute the definition of journalism. It seems a little pointless to me, since that definition has been diluted so far beyond him that the way people talk about LWT doesn’t even matter anymore. A lot of stuff that’s way less rigorous than what he does gets called “journalism” all the time, and what he does is much closer to journalism that lots of sources from which people get their news these days. But I respect John’s commitment to the principle. To the fact that once upon a time, “journalism” meant adhering to certain standards of research and accountability and objectivity and transparency and ethics and general integrity, and a comedy show by definition cannot meet those standards. Proper journalism has to be boring.

But people don’t like being bored, and they take journalism for granted, and someone invented Twitter, and now people can call anything “news” and seem just as reliable as an actual news source that’s accountable to journalistic standards, and I genuinely believe that that is one of the biggest factors in many of the biggest problems facing the world right now. It’s an important institution that holds power to account, and when we don’t protect that, every single facet of society gets worse.

...And that is why Anchorman 2 is a surprisingly good satire in addition to being almost as funny as the first one, even though it should have been just a shitty cash grab like all other sequels to great Blockbuster comedies. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

I’m not trying to judge individual people who don’t constantly follow the news, because individual people shouldn’t have to do that all the time. Both I and the world would probably be just fine if I spent less time listening to CBC podcasts, and I might feel slightly less depressed. But I’m just saying, the world would probably be better if more people spent some time following real news. And in some ways, it can even be less depressing! Getting real facts from boring proper journalists can be easier on the mental health than scrolling through social media or looking at sensationalized sources. Seriously, for any Canadians who want to be informed and don’t know where to start, the CBC is far from perfect but is at least accountable to checks on its accuracy, rather than being primarily accountable to advertisers and other interests. Vassy Kapelos and Rosemary Barton are kind of holding the country together, and that’s a place to start.

Okay, I didn’t actually mean for this post to go that far down the road of pontificating about journalism. I actually meant to say that every interview with John Oliver ends up covering “Are you a journalist?” “No I’m fucking not and saying I am is both an insult to the institution of journalism and to journalists themselves” conversation, and I find it interesting that this one lasted long enough to go quite far beyond that.

They get into stuff about how LWT episodes get made, how they went from going one week at a time to making a bunch of stories in advance, how the team works together. It’s interesting background. How the show evolved from something closer to the established Daily Show style into what it is now, with the in-depth segments getting longer and longer, and the traditional interviews getting fewer and father between. How interesting it is that it was his vision of what a show like this could be, and a big risk for HBO to let him do it when it was not a tested format. How it was also a risk for all the writers and researchers who signed on to it, and how much pressure there is on John to be the one-person face of that whole team and do their work justice. I found it particularly interesting when he said Donald Trump started eating into the time they used to dedicate to stories from around the world. I have noticed LWT becoming a lot more American-centric since its first few seasons, and I think that’s not a great thing but it is an understandable thing (American show focuses on America, fair enough), and liked hearing John acknowledge that this has happened and explain it a bit.

And of course there were discussions about how the political environment affects a political comedy show. Some stuff about having a bit of an outsider’s perspective from being an immigrant while doing the work of a closely connected insider who learns the inner workings of America and then tells the rest of us about them.

Near they end, they covered a topic that I’ve heard a lot of comedians discuss, which is how utterly bullshit it is when people say Donald Trump is a comedian’s dream. I’ve been re-watching bits of The Thick of It in the last couple of days, and that has me thinking about how Armando Iannucci has said a show like that wouldn’t work in the Trump era, because there is no room for subtlety. There’s nothing to satirize.

I guess that’s almost related to what I said before, about how now we have Twitter instead of journalism. It feels like the Trump era created a lot of Twitter instead of political comedy. It’s very easy to make cheap, Twitter-sized jokes about Donald Trump, but it’s hard to do anything that goes deeper.

I realize that this whole post may make me sound about 100 years old; maybe I’m wrong and we’ll find that newer ways of doing things are better. Anyway, here’s a quote from the end of the video that I found really interesting and well articulated.

Ali Velshi: Some people think as much as the world would be a better place under a different administration, it may hurt TV, or it may hurt cable, or it may hurt comedy. You don’t share that view?

John Oliver: It will not hurt comedy. You mean Trump not being president anymore? It will not hurt comedy. At all. Quite the reverse. It will make comedy much, much better.

Ali Velshi: Because?

John Oliver: It’s not good for comedy, this guy. Partly because, the really reductive way to say it is that it’s kind of self-satirizing. But it’s much more complicated than that, because when you’re trying to tell a joke about something, normally you’re trying to take something that means something, and then find something trivial to say. Often what he’s saying is, it’s not just that it doesn’t mean anything, it’s that there is something really meaningful inside the nothing that he’s saying. But you have to kind of inject protein into it to then show how it’s a problem. And that is just not a kind of, like, intellectual gastronomy that everyone should be engaging in. It’s too complicated. Or, you get really lazy comedy. And I think bad politicians for years have produced bad comedy.

It reminds me of the way people rarely read a whole article from something like Reductress or The Onion, because the headline is the joke (I’m not knocking them, I find both those websites hilarious, I don’t think they pretend that the humour is in more than the headlines, and that’s fine). Or how if people ask the audience for suggestions at an improv show, if the audience throws out a setting or scenario that’s profane in itself, the sketch won’t be as funny because the joke has already been made and there’s nowhere to go from there. When Trump already is the joke, you can either point out that obvious joke if you want lazy comedy, or if you want good comedy, you have to try to find something more to it, and that is not easy. I think. That is what I think as someone who is not a comedian and doesn’t know what I’m talking about. But I find it interesting.

[dracoangel]

So I went and watched that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Netflix. I finished the series last night. So first thoughts when I started:

It was hard for me to want to watch anymore after Epi.1. Not because of the graphic nature (though I was not prepared for the literal blood bath it started with), not because of langauge (that doesn’t bother me at all). But because it confused me. I don’t know if it would have been better if I had played the game beforehand or not. It’s a shame if that’s the case - that you have to play the game to have a better understanding. I can’t help but compare it to something like Arcane, another Netflix series based off a game; I haven’t played LoL in YEARS, only played for a couple months and know absolutely zip about the lore, but I could watch Arcane without any problem and I thoroughly enjoyed it. (I originally was going to compare it to The Witcher but scrapped that, since the series is more based off the books than the game).

It took me another week before going back and starting Epi.2, and I’ll be honest, the only reason I did is because I am sick and had nothing else to watch 🤣 And that night I pounded through 2 or 3 episodes. I was starting to get a better understanding and had even grown to like Maine, Dorio and Rebecca; Lucy was still on my shit list at this point lol and David... well, he wasn’t one of my favorites, let’s just put it that way.

I still don’t have a full understanding of the world and the circumstances that led to people modifying themselves into cyborgs (and why you have fools that go so far as to lose their minds). But I did enjoy most the characters. And I hated most their fates, ultimately leaving 1 (maybe 2? Though I don’t remember seeing him at the start, maybe I missed him in the background somewhere because he seemed to know Maine) of the original crew that David started with alive.

As I said before, I don’t know if I would have understood more if I had played the game; I’m not sure how much backstory/world building the game gives you. Did it make me want to play the game? I mean, a little? I’ve always wanted to play Cyberpunk: 2077, I’ve heard good things (y’know, when the developer’s finally went in and patched some fixes and what-not), it looks like it has an awesome character creator (which is a huge bonus for me) and looks to have a (at least mildly) interesting storyline. But unfortunately its a shooter game, which I can’t do (I’m horrible. no lies) and it’s in first-person (I loath first-person games, I don’t like not being able to see what’s around me, and makes making a character pointless since you don’t get to look at them outside of maybe the occasional cutscene or screenshot taking).

I feel they need to do some kind of prequel to the series (since a sequel is about 90% not gonna happen given how it ended, unless they do another edgerunner team kindof thing). Give a little more background into the world to better understand what’s happening for those who didn’t play the game. I feel like I would have enjoyed it so much more if I understood the world and how things worked.

#cyberpunk: edgerunners #spoilers

[smokeybrandreviews]

What Dreams May Come

So the Game Awards happened and there were a ton of f*cking trailers released. As an avid gamer, i wanted to take some time and really digest what i saw. Some i am FAR more excited about than others but there area few that don’t make any sense to me at. Anyway, i wanted to kind of make this post as a means to really coalesce these random thoughts swimming in my head. Suffice it to say, after two long years, the killer apps are finally dropping for the ninth gen. Buckle up, this one is gonna be a long one.

Death Stranding 2

F*cking why? Who is this for? The first game was boring as sh*t and this trailer, while gorgeous, does nothing to make me think it’s sequel will do anything different. I was not down with the Kojima Walking Simulator the first time. Why the f*ck would i want a second dose of this sh*t?

Armor Core IV: Fires of Rubicon

I don’t give a sh*t about Armored Core. Trailer is wonderful and I'm glad FromSoft is doing something that’s not a Souls but i just don’t care. Happy for the fandom, though. They’ve been after a new AC for years.

Hades II

Listen, I'm all in for this one. The first Hades game was a wild surprise for me. I love Greek mythology so anytime i get to play in that world, i am grateful. However, Hades was such a good time, i immediately wanted so much more. Hades II promises to deliver that same energy when it releases and, considering this generation of hardware can do so much more than the last, i expect Supergiant to pull of something really special with this sequel.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

I don’t care about this game at all. Rocksteady peaked with Arkham City so i have no exception or anticipation for this particular title. Still, it looks good and they might be able to pull something interesting off with this game play but i feel pretty burned after seeing how lackluster Midnight Suns and Gotham Knights turned out. That little tribute to Kevin Conroy at the end brought a smile to my face, though.

Tekken 8

I don't know what to make of this Tekken 8 trailer, bro. I saw a lot of sh*t that i like. Classic Devil is back in the house. Legit hated all of that scaly sh*t he's rocked for the past few years. F*cking Jun appears to be in play. Dunno how that's a thing, she's been dead for decades, literally since Tekken 3. Does this mean my darling Unknown is finally going to be made canon? I hope so! Lars is a thing and looks to have been taken in by Jin, who is, apparently, the new Kazuya as Kaz decided to go full evil and ended the goddamn world? One of the Laws, probably Marshall, done went and got 'roided out while this version of Jack, i assume Jack-8, decided to full cyberpunk with what appears to be a shoulder mounted rail f*cking gun and neon accents! I've been on this Tekken train for decades. Actual decades. I am invested in this ridiculously melodramatic narrative and have no idea what the f*ck is going on now that Heihachi is dead. I have no idea what the f*ck Harada is doing and i kind of can't wait to see. I hope Lili returns. Ma is my favorite!

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor

I’m a Star Wars shill and Jedi Outcast was brilliant so I'm mildly excited for this entry. I don’t expect anymore of that sweet, sweet, Vader action but i do hope we get to use the Dark Side more going forward. The trailer itself didn’t really impress, mostly because the first game set the bar so high, but i did enjoy what i saw. Obviously, i ‘m curious where the narrative will go but, overall, i just kind of want to get back into that world. This thing feels like what The Force Unleashed wanted to be, which makes it exactly what i want tot play.

Final Fantasy XVI

I kind of don’t know where i stand on this one. I am a MASSIVE fan of the FF franchise but i feel nothing for XVI. I mean, I'll get it, it’s an FF title, but i haven’t felt that same spark for one of these games in some time. VX told the wrong story and XIII was a whole ass disappointment. The last time i felt anything for an FF title that wasn’t Remake, was probably Final Fantasy XII and that dropped literally two generations ago. Square seems to be in a rut in terms of how to produce games lately and i don’t understand why. Their narratives were always so epic and encapsulating but lately? Lately they seem disjointed and a little rushed. This trailer, while doing nothing to assuage my very real fears in terms of plot, is still very, very, gorgeous and, at least, I'm curious about the way it plays. Like i said, I'm getting this thing regardless because it’s an FF title but I'm not all that excited to actually play it. At the very least, that soundtrack slaps to high heaven. You here that song on the trailer? Just, goddamn!

Judas

I don’t know what to make of this game. The actual game play is very reminiscent of Bioshock but the vibe feels like something out of Love, Death + Robots. It feel very original with an art style that is all it’s own. Familiar, yet, unique is how i would describe this game and the trailer has left me absolutely captivated. I want in on this game. I want in on this world.

Diablo IV

I don’t care about Diablo. At all. Dope trailer, though. Also, Lilith was pretty hot in that last one.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

I don’t care about Warhammer but I'd be lying if i said this sh*t didn’t look real pretty. Like, egregiously so. I don’t know, man, this game might get me int the franchise. I’ve been been a hug tabletop guy but i can see myself getting into the lore if it’s presented this cleanly. Can’t say i want this title but it’s definitely on my radar now. Also, just in general, this thing looks like a blast to play. It’s giving me Doom Eternal deja vu, over here.

Dune Awakening

This thing kind of looks like sh*t. It’s odd because i really like the Dune story and the way Deni Villeneuve presented it in his take on the world. That feels like something I'd be all-in for but no. Not even titillated. They even got Zendaya to reprise her role as Chani to narrate that sh*t and i still don’t care. Bro, i love Zendaya!

Street Fighter 6

So that new Street Fighter 6 trailer... Yeah, that was everything! Yo, i suck at Capcom fighters but i will take the time to learn that sh*t. This f*cking thing looks AMAZING! Never mind that, the little bit we got to see of the these new characters? Bro, what the f*ck? Like, obviously they all have their own styles and sh*t but I'm pretty sure one of them, JP, has f*cking Psycho Power, which is ridiculous because Bison was obliterated at the end of SF4. That sh*t appears to be sentient as it "searched for a successor" after Bison's untimely demise and that just opens up an entirely different can of worms. I as already all over this game because of that initial roster leak and i got a gander at Cammy, she's been my main since the goddamn Nineties, but this new character, Manon? My goodness. My, oh, my, does she give me shades of Lili (which is interesting because, apparently, Manon's Japanese name is Mimi) and i need more of that in my life! She fights so pretty and the juggle potential is so ridiculous, i cannot wait!

[smokeybrand]

What Dreams May Come

So the Game Awards happened and there were a ton of f*cking trailers released. As an avid gamer, i wanted to take some time and really digest what i saw. Some i am FAR more excited about than others but there area few that don’t make any sense to me at. Anyway, i wanted to kind of make this post as a means to really coalesce these random thoughts swimming in my head. Suffice it to say, after two long years, the killer apps are finally dropping for the ninth gen. Buckle up, this one is gonna be a long one.

Death Stranding 2

F*cking why? Who is this for? The first game was boring as sh*t and this trailer, while gorgeous, does nothing to make me think it’s sequel will do anything different. I was not down with the Kojima Walking Simulator the first time. Why the f*ck would i want a second dose of this sh*t?

Armor Core IV: Fires of Rubicon

I don’t give a sh*t about Armored Core. Trailer is wonderful and I'm glad FromSoft is doing something that’s not a Souls but i just don’t care. Happy for the fandom, though. They’ve been after a new AC for years.

Hades II

Listen, I'm all in for this one. The first Hades game was a wild surprise for me. I love Greek mythology so anytime i get to play in that world, i am grateful. However, Hades was such a good time, i immediately wanted so much more. Hades II promises to deliver that same energy when it releases and, considering this generation of hardware can do so much more than the last, i expect Supergiant to pull of something really special with this sequel.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

I don’t care about this game at all. Rocksteady peaked with Arkham City so i have no exception or anticipation for this particular title. Still, it looks good and they might be able to pull something interesting off with this game play but i feel pretty burned after seeing how lackluster Midnight Suns and Gotham Knights turned out. That little tribute to Kevin Conroy at the end brought a smile to my face, though.

Tekken 8

I don't know what to make of this Tekken 8 trailer, bro. I saw a lot of sh*t that i like. Classic Devil is back in the house. Legit hated all of that scaly sh*t he's rocked for the past few years. F*cking Jun appears to be in play. Dunno how that's a thing, she's been dead for decades, literally since Tekken 3. Does this mean my darling Unknown is finally going to be made canon? I hope so! Lars is a thing and looks to have been taken in by Jin, who is, apparently, the new Kazuya as Kaz decided to go full evil and ended the goddamn world? One of the Laws, probably Marshall, done went and got 'roided out while this version of Jack, i assume Jack-8, decided to full cyberpunk with what appears to be a shoulder mounted rail f*cking gun and neon accents! I've been on this Tekken train for decades. Actual decades. I am invested in this ridiculously melodramatic narrative and have no idea what the f*ck is going on now that Heihachi is dead. I have no idea what the f*ck Harada is doing and i kind of can't wait to see. I hope Lili returns. Ma is my favorite!

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor

I’m a Star Wars shill and Jedi Outcast was brilliant so I'm mildly excited for this entry. I don’t expect anymore of that sweet, sweet, Vader action but i do hope we get to use the Dark Side more going forward. The trailer itself didn’t really impress, mostly because the first game set the bar so high, but i did enjoy what i saw. Obviously, i ‘m curious where the narrative will go but, overall, i just kind of want to get back into that world. This thing feels like what The Force Unleashed wanted to be, which makes it exactly what i want tot play.

Final Fantasy XVI

I kind of don’t know where i stand on this one. I am a MASSIVE fan of the FF franchise but i feel nothing for XVI. I mean, I'll get it, it’s an FF title, but i haven’t felt that same spark for one of these games in some time. VX told the wrong story and XIII was a whole ass disappointment. The last time i felt anything for an FF title that wasn’t Remake, was probably Final Fantasy XII and that dropped literally two generations ago. Square seems to be in a rut in terms of how to produce games lately and i don’t understand why. Their narratives were always so epic and encapsulating but lately? Lately they seem disjointed and a little rushed. This trailer, while doing nothing to assuage my very real fears in terms of plot, is still very, very, gorgeous and, at least, I'm curious about the way it plays. Like i said, I'm getting this thing regardless because it’s an FF title but I'm not all that excited to actually play it. At the very least, that soundtrack slaps to high heaven. You here that song on the trailer? Just, goddamn!

Judas

I don’t know what to make of this game. The actual game play is very reminiscent of Bioshock but the vibe feels like something out of Love, Death + Robots. It feel very original with an art style that is all it’s own. Familiar, yet, unique is how i would describe this game and the trailer has left me absolutely captivated. I want in on this game. I want in on this world.

Diablo IV

I don’t care about Diablo. At all. Dope trailer, though. Also, Lilith was pretty hot in that last one.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

I don’t care about Warhammer but I'd be lying if i said this sh*t didn’t look real pretty. Like, egregiously so. I don’t know, man, this game might get me int the franchise. I’ve been been a hug tabletop guy but i can see myself getting into the lore if it’s presented this cleanly. Can’t say i want this title but it’s definitely on my radar now. Also, just in general, this thing looks like a blast to play. It’s giving me Doom Eternal deja vu, over here.

Dune Awakening

This thing kind of looks like sh*t. It’s odd because i really like the Dune story and the way Deni Villeneuve presented it in his take on the world. That feels like something I'd be all-in for but no. Not even titillated. They even got Zendaya to reprise her role as Chani to narrate that sh*t and i still don’t care. Bro, i love Zendaya!

Street Fighter 6

So that new Street Fighter 6 trailer... Yeah, that was everything! Yo, i suck at Capcom fighters but i will take the time to learn that sh*t. This f*cking thing looks AMAZING! Never mind that, the little bit we got to see of the these new characters? Bro, what the f*ck? Like, obviously they all have their own styles and sh*t but I'm pretty sure one of them, JP, has f*cking Psycho Power, which is ridiculous because Bison was obliterated at the end of SF4. That sh*t appears to be sentient as it "searched for a successor" after Bison's untimely demise and that just opens up an entirely different can of worms. I as already all over this game because of that initial roster leak and i got a gander at Cammy, she's been my main since the goddamn Nineties, but this new character, Manon? My goodness. My, oh, my, does she give me shades of Lili (which is interesting because, apparently, Manon's Japanese name is Mimi) and i need more of that in my life! She fights so pretty and the juggle potential is so ridiculous, i cannot wait!

[inkandpaperqwerty]

List: The Sequel

So, I mentioned this in my weekly post, and I actually managed to get it done this week! Below is a list of stories I haven’t posted yet but am currently working on, which is something I've done before and really enjoyed handing out to people. 

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Criminal Minds – Through the Gate – Edward has no idea what world he just woke up in, but there was a murderer, and there was blood everywhere, and he got the distinct feeling he wasn’t in Amestris anymore. Meanwhile, the BAU team is trying to figure out who this blonde boy is and how he got such advanced prosthetics. And what is this alchemy he keeps talking about? It’s like nothing they’ve ever heard before. ((This one is at 12,299 words, so it’s not that long, and I’m not entirely sure where I want to take it. Definitely going to try and get some work done on it in the coming weeks, as this is the only story from my previous list that has not been posted yet.))

Supernatural – Untitled – Xal has no idea how long he’s been enduring Heaven’s Persuasion, but it’s been a long time. He has no idea why Heaven is telling him to do what they’re telling him to do, but he knows he doesn’t trust it. He has no idea where the Winchesters are, but he knows he has to get to them. There’s a lot he doesn’t know, but at the same time, there’s a lot he does know, and maybe… if he plays his cards right… he can do a little persuading of his own. ((Part 3 of the Building Bridges series. I’ve started this one, but I haven’t gotten very far.))

Avengers – A Song by Any Other Name – Just a little oneshot set in the Restitution universe wherein Tony gives Steve, Loki, and Thor a list of songs that have some pretty nonsensical lyrics. They listen to them, and immense confusion ensues. (This one I would say is about halfway done, and it will be posted as Chapter 8 of Restitution Bonus Features.))

Supernatural & Criminal Minds – Friendship is Magic – “Now that you’re all awake, it’s time to get down to business.” The BAU team and both Winchester brothers wake up in captivity, but they don’t stay there long. Their captor releases them, gives them some resources, and reveals that the cases they’ve been working are perpetrated by both a normal human and a witch. They’ll have to work together to catch their targets, but… that’s much easier said than done. ((I don’t like this summary, but it gets the point across. I think it might be a while until you see this one because it’s turning into a very complicated, in-depth case.)) 

Supernatural – Untitled – Dean knows that hunter’s markets put monsters down. It happens all the time. He knows this. But when it’s about to happen right in front of him, it doesn’t seem to matter how unruly and violent this angel is. He has to do something to stop it. So he offers half a grand, and suddenly, he owns an angel. Only the angel isn’t grateful. Instead, it wants to kill both him and Sam—desperately—and they have to find some way to change its mind. ((I know I’ve done a lot of Slavery!Supernatural stories, but it’s a favorite of mine, and I can’t help myself. I don’t intend to make this one very long, but honestly, I have no idea where it’s going to go. We’ll have to wait and see!))

So, this is what you can expect to see in the coming days! I would love some feedback letting me know what you’re looking forward to or something you would like to see depicted in these stories I’m working on. Let me know what you think!

Also, please keep in mind that, even though I am working diligently on these stories, I am also working on getting my first book published! Cataclysm is finished and fully edited, and now we've moved on to the formatting phase. There's a lot going on, and it's bound to take away from my fanfiction exploits. Thank you so much for your patience, and thanks for reading this!

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[silverselfshippingchaos]

have I mentioned that I miss him yet.

because I really really miss him.

#I’ve been playing the sequel and I know he’s not in that world anymore but!!! what if he was!!! such a fun concept #I wander around a lot imagine us hanging out together a lot akejwkej #he’s so cute!!!! also his eyes are just the prettiest #they’re this nice violet gray shade? so pretty #and his hair is such a gorgeous silver #and he’s always so composed and strong #he’s so #he’s so freaking cool #I miss you very much sir 😭 #he is all I think about :((( #I wish he was in more than five cutscenes though #he’s so pretty!!!! and he’s honestly a pretty good guy too #I know he’s a villain and I know he does some pretty horrible things but #his speech at the end?? where he talks about how he had no other choice??? that shit HURTED #anyways he’s very cool and I love him #he has such a cool outfit too #ugh come here king lemme hug you!! you deserve it #no brain just him

[ggukkiereads]

Hello!! Just a few days ago I stumble upon your blog and I'm wondering if you have some recommendations for Hybrid AUs, much appreciated if it is an OT7 and completed, but if so I will still be so thankful. (I just need some cure from the stress that modules brings) Thank You in Advance (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

🌷 Hello! welcome to my mini fic-reading land. I’ve actually received asks for Hybrid AUs (I pinned the requests in the navi) but I just have a very messy draft.

But to help you with your stress, I think I can share a few of my ongoing reads (sorry they won’t be complete but they’re OT7). But, I added completed ones I could remember too (●'◡'●)

*note: will edit this later and organize this per member - maybe add other fics I’ll remember*

Fic Recs | BTS Hybrid AUs

→ A Place Called Home @agustdakasuga -  OT7 x Reader

series [27/27] | 88k | Hybrid AU, Poly AU, Soulmate AU, Romance Humor | Fluff

Having saved your own injured hybrid, you were determined to try and help any other hybrid that crossed your path who needed saving. But being a vet in a small hospital wasn’t enough for you. You wanted to do more, you wanted to make a difference. You wanted to give them a home.

→  If I Can Never Give You Peace @candlewaxandp0lar0ids - Jungkook x Reader

series [3/?] | 17.6k+ | Mafia AU, Enemies to Lovers | A (so far)

It starts like quite a few stories do, in your world. Girl meets boy, who happens to be a hybrid, girl buys him at an auction where hybrids are sold, boy falls in love with her, girl gets bored of him. Then it’s not so typical anymore, when the boy ends up forced into illegal fighting rings, until he makes a wrong move and her father decides he needs to be killed.

Where does that leave you? Well, you’re the one who handled Jungkook’s fight and generally organized his life, and, when the girl’s father, your boss and mafia leader, tells you he wants him ‘put down’, you’re the one who has to get it done. Except, instead, you let him escape, and everything turns out fine.

🌷ggukkienote: I am so hooked on this (because I am a sucker for Mafia AUs too). This is such a great story and the OC is really different from the usual OCs. Very interesting.

→  Eunoia @wishesunderthestars -  OT7 x Reader

series [15/?] | 100k+ (I just assumed this, masterpost doesn’t have wc but it’s 6k per chapter or more?) | Director!Reader, hurt/comfort | fluff, eventual smut

You are a world famous director and you have dedicated your life to your job. You have everything you could ever dream of; wealth, recognision, talent, your friends and family. But loneliness ins’t cured by success. So what happens when you somehow rescue seven hybrids? Can they fill the void?

→  Restitution @cloudteawrites - OT7 x Reader

series [7/?] | 48k+ | slow burn, poly, mystery, romance

when an estranged uncle leaves you his massive fortune you wonder if the universe is playing a joke on you. when that fortune comes with seven hybrids, you know for sure that it is.

→ Lacuna @barbika1508 - Jungkook x Reader

series [42/42] | 324.3k | Hybrid AU, check for TW | Fluff, Angst, Smut

Lacuna - (n.) a blank space, a missing part

Y/N just wanted to go back home, to enjoy her peace and quiet away from problems and people. But typically, her luck strikes as she stumbles upon a horrific scene of two guys mistreating an already beaten down hybrid. Will she take matters into her own hands and help him? Or let someone else help along the way???

🌷 This is on AO3 and I got a recent ask about author’s tumblr.  So if you prefer AO3 you can check their profile

→ A Hundred Percent Human by wrienne- OT7 x Reader

series [12/?] | 88k+ | Hybrid AU, fluff, angst, smut |

In which you (reader) are forced to take care of seven hybrids in a twist of fate. Drunk and down on life, you finally decide to deal with the house and the unsavory business your mother left behind. However, to your shock, you find that seven very different hybrids are included with both the house - and the business. Seven hybrids you never even met before - even less agreed to take care of.

🌷 This is on AO3. I don’t normally reco AO3 since my blog is focused on tumblr fics but someone sent an ask about this so I’m including it

→ Inferiority Complex @starlightauroras-writes - Jimin x Reader

series [10/?] | 88k+ | political themes, themes of abuse (hybrids) | A, S

You had never liked hybrids. You disagreed with their very existence, and you never wanted to have anything to do with them. And then one day, you discovered a hybrid who was more scared of you than you were of him, and everything changed as you realised you were the only hope he had…

→ Sanctuary @chimchimsauce - Jimin x Reader

series [16/16] | 20k |  Wolf Hybrid!Jimin, Barista!OC, feat sanctuary staff Taehyung, hurt/comfort | F, A

YN is a young girl, bright and ambitious, but due to her busy schedule, she's been unable to make any real friends. When an ad for Saint Mary's Sanctuary catches her attention, she never expected her life to be changed by a certain hybrid named Jimin.

→  Summer Nights @marginalmadness - Jungkook x Reader

series [4/4] | 23k | Hybrid!Fantasy, Romance | F, S

A freak weather anomaly leads to a chance encounter with a rabbit-hybrid, and your kind nature results in you gaining a small, fluffy lodger, who questions your taste in television shows. It’s won’t be for long...will it?

→  Risk it All @/httpjeon - Jungkook x Reader

series [5/5] | 8.3k  | hybrid au, alpha wolf!jungkook | A, F, S

ripped from your family, you find yourself in a warehouse filled with predators. just your luck, you’re right across from a caged alpha wolf.

🌷 (I linked Chapter 5 because for some reason others couldn’t find this chapter so they thought it’s still incomplete)

→  Outro Love is Not Over @kiirokero - Hoseok x Reader

series [12/?] |  Daycare Teacher!Hoseok x Single Mom!Reader

You are the single mother of a beautiful 6-year-old golden retriever hybrid who you named Yunho.  But you’re a human.  You can’t show him the ropes of being a hybrid, and you can’t teach him things the other moms can.  So, when a handsome German Shepard hybrid comes into your life, helping you and guiding Yunho in a way you can’t, you can’t help the cozy home he sets up in your heart.

→  It Takes Two To Make A Thing Go Right @imaginethisbts - TaeKook x Reader

two shot [2/2] | 11k | dom/sub themes, heat cycles | S

What’s better than one dogboy lover? Two dogboy lovers. But when Tae and Jungkook seem unusually clingy, it can only mean one thing. That time of the month has snuck up on you and your dogboy lovers do not want to share.

🌷 Also try their other Jungkook hybrid series Out of the Blue

→  Peculiar Park @daydreamindollie -  OT7 x Reader

series [9/?] | 38k+ | imagines, slice of life | Writer!Reader, Psychologist!Reader, imagines | fluff

you’re a successful hybrid writer and psychologist who takes in seven hybrids on one stormy night after finding one of their pack stealing from your garden

→ Yeouiju @nomseok - Namjoon x Reader

one shot | 33.7k | Mythical AU, Hybrid AU (if you squint), suspense | A, F, S

you find an ancient stone in the middle of the mountains and bring it home with you, oblivious to the consequences of taking a dragon’s yeouiju.

→ Beautiful Stranger @/nomseok - Taehyung x Reader

one shot | 19k | circus AU | A, S, F

your dream is to take care of animals for the rest of your life in the big city, making sure that they’re cared for. but you stumble upon a malnourished, rare tiger in your local circus, and you can’t help but want to take care of him.

→ Evolution of You and I @readyplayerhobi - Jimin x Reader

one shot | 10.2k | kind of epistolary (letters), chat, childhood friends | F

For 15 years, Park Jimin has been in your life in some form. From childhood penpal’s to the closest of friends now, you can’t imagine your life without him even if you’ve never actually met him in person. It doesn’t help that you’ve fallen for him, even across the distance that separates you. But what happens when you finally meet up and you discover he’s been keeping something secret?

→  Fish are Friends @httpjeon - Taehyung x Reader

one shot | 10.2k | seahorse hybrid!taehyung | A, S, F

after moving to the seaside, there is a dreadful storm. when all is clear, a man washes up on shore…only he isn’t quite human.

🌷 you know seahorses mate for life and it’s the male that gets pregnant? Interesting huh

→  Pink Panther @gimmesumsuga - Seokjin x Reader

one shot | 13k | boss-employee | F, S

The one where your boss, Kim Seokjin, tries to show you how beautiful you are.

→  Ragdoll @ausblack - Jimin x Reader

series [17/17] | Hybrid AU, College AU | F, A

As you were studying to obtain your medical & veterinary degree, your professor came up with the idea of organizing an internship - where you found yourself side by side with a sick hybrid that needed nothing other that complete care.

→  Jagged + Catnap  @opaljm - Jimin x Reader

one shot + sequel | 18k |  jaguar/black panther!jimin, sand dune cat!reader, mutual pining, friends to lovers, established relationship (sequel)| S, F, slight A

The pretty little sand cat hybrid Jimin has been in love with for the past year experiences her first heat and Jimin would love nothing more than to be the one to guide her through it and breed her with his kittens.

🌷 there’s also a possible spin-off for Taehyung (Eye of the Tiger)

→  Owner @jessikahathaway - Jungkook x Reader

series [6/?] | 17.4k | Fake Dating AU, Hybrid AU, based on Kimi Wa Petto (Japanese anime) | F, S, A

With your mother hounding on you (no pun intended), you decided to get a little help from a hybrid, who was also in need of assistance.

→ Loving Him Was Red + Somewhere Only We Know @userseok - Jungkook x Reader

series [3/?] | 12.8k+ | enemies to lovers, childhood friends (sorta), college au, jock!jungkook, unrequited love (for OC) | S, F, A

you’ve been chasing after jungkook for years. after a harsh verbal altercation between both of you, you decide to leave him alone and pursue a relationship with someone who seems genuinely interested in you, thinking he would never return your feelings.

I would like to recommend the catalog of these writers:

@ditttiii - so I realize I’m following them on AO3 when I realized the fics looked familiar 🤭. They have an ongoing series called Enchanted to Meet You which you might want to check out if you like Soulmate AUs too! I recently reblogged a Jungkook two-shot comfort fic (hybrid au too) so I recommend going through their masterlist!

@aroseforyoongi - who I discovered because of Gossamer (KTH). It was completed but I think it’s up for re-write/re-post? You can try the others:

Navy Blue - Jungkook [completed]

Forever Yours - Yoongi [one shot, prequel to Navy Blue]

Let Me Love You- Jungkook [one shot]

@magicalsalamander - another favorite author of mine I just feel like I’m reading a great tale every time I start on a series or one shot. They have great fics with supernatural themes too

Rabbit on the Moon - Jungkook | if you’re in the mood for police officer Jungkook [6/6]

The Act of Persuasion - Seokjin | if you are in the mood for Single Dad AU x Arranged Marriage too [one shot]

Firefly that Guards the Fox - Taehyung | if you are in the mood for mystery [11/12 - just epilogue left]

Kitten’s Little Flame - Yoongi | if you like BF to Lovers between dragon and a cat [6/6]

There’s more so please check their Masterlist

@hollyhomburg - I just love Of Fire and Love (hello dragon!yoongi and baby!jungkook? 🥺) But you can check:

their masterlist of all their hybrid fics

Dance to This series which I’ve added to fic recs based on an ask about stories that include members/readers with disability.

Don’t care if it Hurts - Jimin | this is probably my favorite (again I’m a sucker for Mafia AUs) , guard dog hybrid!jimin [12/13, just epilogue]

@angelicyoongie - I got hooked after reading their stories on AO3 but they have tumblr too! Check their masterlist for ongoing hybrid fic (Abundance - OT7)  but these are completed ones:

Desolate - Yoongi, grumypy cat hybrid [14/14]

Out of the Woods - Namjoon, wolf hybrid, strangers to lovers [3/3]

@worldwidebt7 - if you like webtoons! I read parts of Jungkook’s webtoon and I think currently we’re on Yoongi’s story. Access it here

@jincherie - One of the first hybrid fics I remember encountering is Inheritance (MYG). Other fics:

Perihelion - Hoseok, college, roommate, enemies [2/?]

Butterfingers - Namjoon, teacher au, this is cuuuute READ IT if you’re looking for something fluffy [one shot]

4 o’ clock - Taehyung, single dad au (I included this in the singel dad fic recs too) [3/?]

Under the Bridge - Jungkook, found jungkook under the bridge [one shot]

@whitesparrows97 - a writer I discovered because of a Yoongi soulmate fic but I found that they also have other hybrid fics:

Cat’s Cradle - Yoongi, bestfriend [5/5]

Underdog - Taehyung, shifter, brought home what she thought a stray dog [5/5]

@foxymoxynoona - and what would my reco be without foxymoxy? So they have tumblr but their works are on AO3. I’ve listed their current works here but I didn’t include their completed works which are must-reads:

Sugar Fairy - Jungkook, mating, adopted hybrids [48/48]

A Sea of Indigo - Jungkook, ex-fighter [48/48] ⭐⭐⭐

@therealmintedmango - They have a whole masterlist of their hybrid!au fics. I recently finished Kingdom Come and I always remember Jimin from King (for some reason)

@joonbird - check their Zodiac Hybrid Masterlist of one shot per member

There are more (usually one shot per member) but I’ll probably put them in another Fic Rec List for Hybrid AUs. Sorry this list is kind of all over the place (not even organized per member 🤭). But good luck with your modules and I hope these help!

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