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bulkyphrase · 4 months

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Identity Porn Rec List

Some of my favorite fics that deal with the difficulties and complications of having a secret identity.

Identity porn is a mainstay of Stony fic, but there are also some gems from Stucky, SamSteve, and whatever the ship name for Steve/Matt Murdock is.

given you a number, taken away your name by janonny (@awesomelifechoices) (Stony, General Audiences, 4,520 words)

Summary: As Tony behaves more erratically, S.H.I.E.L.D. sends in Steve as an undercover agent in S.I. to be Natasha’s back-up. Except Steve is really, really not cut out for this undercover business. - Before the lift’s doors closed, Stark suddenly grinned and said, “Call me Tony. Have a better rest of the day, big guy.” Awkwardly, Steve lifted his free hand and waved as the doors slid shut between them. What...what was he doing? Why was he waving? Steve hurriedly put his hand down and turned around sharply.

How to Woo the Winter Soldier by writeonclara (@writeonclara) (Stucky, General Audiences, 21,570 words)

Summary: “I think I’m ready to date again,” Steve said. “What,” Natasha said. “What?” Clint said, lowering his binoculars. He blinked at the dumbstruck look on the Captain’s face, then followed his gaze to where he was staring dopily at—at the Winter fucking Soldier. “Steve, no,” Clint groaned. Or: Steve courts the Winter Soldier. Also available as a podfic read by Akaihyou (@akaihyou)

I (created from fantasies) exist solely for you by Mizzy (@mizzy2k) (Stony, Teen And Up Audiences, 62,917 words)

Summary: Six years ago, without the Avengers Initiative there to save the day, scientist Dr. Eric Selvig sacrificed himself to save the world, the almighty demi-god Thor was lost to a terrible storm, and vigilante Iron Man – spotted with a nuclear weapon trying to take advantage of the situation – was forever labelled an enemy of SHIELD. This is a comic book office AU, where Steve is defrosted a year too late, Thor has forgotten who he is, and no one knows Tony is Iron Man. Also includes: office pranks, inappropriate post-it notes, and superheroes who like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. Also available as a podfic read by badfinch (@read-by-badfinch)

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Love Is A Masquerade by Mizzy (@mizzy2k) (Stony, Mature, 12,010 words)

Summary: *loudspeaker noise* Please present your tickets here for your trip on the Steve/Tony Fantasy Trope Land express. On your left we have Masquerade Balls and Identity Porn; on the right we have Steve's Thirst for Iron Man's Thighs and Dramatic Balcony Kissing. Please keep your arms and legs within the ride at all times, thank you. Also featuring Classic Iron Man armor, Identity-Porn-Without-Porn, and Boys-In-Tights. You will need to leave your expectations for plot at the entrance to the fic; be kind and please pick up your trash before you go. Look, it's unrepentant fluff and crack, don't look at me like that, you're the one still reading this summary. [aka] When the Avengers are invited to attend Tony Stark's Annual Masquerade Ball, Steve's hoping Iron Man will be there--after all, he can wear a mask and keep his identity secret. So when Steve recognizes Iron Man's distinctive thighs, Steve is SO sure he's found Iron Man's pilot... He's right, but not in a way Steve would ever have guessed... Also available as a podfic read by paraka (@paraka)

Masked and Anonymous by panickyintheuk (@shiningredandgold) (Stony, Explicit, 4,236 words)

Summary: "When Mr. Stark opened the door, he had his shirt untucked, and no shoes on. It was evening, and it was his own apartment, and Steve was dropping by unannounced, so that was all really fair enough, but it was also the least put-together Steve had ever seen him." Steve drops in on Avengers benefactor Mr. Stark, but it seems that Mr. Stark was expecting him.

Not Just Anybody (Help) by kototyph (Samsteve, Teen And Up Audiences, 9,349 words)

Summary: Sam meets a homeless veteran with a famous name.

Straight on till Morning by Sineala (@sineala) (Stony, Explicit, 109,848 words)

Summary: Tony Stark resigned his commission in Starfleet five years ago, after a disastrous away mission, and he swore he'd never go back. He just wants to be left alone to build warp engines in peace. But the universe has more in store for him than that, as he discovers when Admiral Fury comes to him with an offer he could never have expected and cannot possibly refuse: first officer and chief engineer aboard the all-new USS Avenger, a starship of Tony's own design. What's more, the Avenger's captain is Steve Rogers, hero of the Earth-Romulan War. Believed dead for over a century, Steve is miraculously alive... and very, very attractive. But nothing is ever easy for Tony. As he wrestles with his secret desire for his new captain and his not-so-dormant fears, another mission starts to go wrong, and Tony becomes aware that Steve has secrets of his own -- and the truth could change everything. Also available as a podfic read by M_Samro (@msamro)

Super Villain Dating Tips - Or How Steve Won Over Tony Through The Art of Kidnapping by forgetmenotjimmy (Stony, General Audiences, 46,265 words)

Summary: Steve isn't evil, he's just trying to do the right thing whilst hiding from an insane General who's out for his blood - literally - but when he is forced to kidnap Tony to help him escape the cops, his plans to take down the Secret Division that experimented on him, well, they get put on the back burner. How does a villain date a hero? More kidnapping of course!

The Blind Leading by SkyisGray (Stucky, Explicit, 43,034 words)

Summary: Steve is specifically told not to fraternize with the independently contracted Winter Soldier.

The Corruption of Captain America by the Villain Tony Stark by ladililn (@ladililn) (Stony, Explicit, 50,344 words (WIP))

Summary: Iron Man paused. “Oh my god. You thought I was a robot.” “No, I—” Steve felt his face flushing. “I…considered the possibility,” he admitted. “You thought I was a robot who’s been hitting on you.” “Is that really so crazy?” Steve felt an inexplicable need to defend himself. “In the forties, I fought a Nazi with a skull for a head.”

Think of This as Solving Problems (That Should Never Have Occurred) by Sineala (@sineala) (Stony, Teen And Up Audiences, 35,216 words)

Summary: No one knows Tony is Iron Man. Then Tony gets amnesia, and literally no one knows Tony is Iron Man.

To Make Much of Time by Sineala (@sineala) (Stony, Teen And Up Audiences, 16,114 words)

Summary: When Iron Man rejects Steve's romantic advances, Steve is disappointed, but of course he understands -- Iron Man's secret identity is important. But when a portal opens and Tony Stark crashes into their midst from twelve years in the future, Steve starts to suspect that there are more secrets here than he can even begin to comprehend, and neither Iron Man nor Tony are providing any answers. Also available as a podfic read by paraka (@paraka)

What Lies Behind by kdm103020, xinsomniac1101x (@kdm103020, with art by @xinsomniac1101x) (Stony, Teen And Up Audiences, 63,364 words)

Summary: Four months after the Battle of New York, Steve Rogers still hasn't managed to find his footing. The new century is strange and upsetting, and he appears to have no purpose in it. But when SHIELD sends him to liaise with the director of Stark Industries, his life starts to change in ways he could never imagine. Or, the MCU-rooted AU, in which Steve and Tony both still maintain their secret identities.

with liberty and justice for all by ria_green (Matt Murdock/Steve Rogers, Teen And Up Audiences, 14,020 words)

Summary: Steve and Matt's relationship is basically a romantic comedy. Except for one minor complication - they're both hiding their superhero/vigilante identities from each other.

#steve rogers #marvel fic rec #stony

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pillowspace · 8 months

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Celestial Sundown AU

A FNAF/DCA gods AU | You are a peasant living in the middle of the woods, Sun is the god of day you brought back home with you, and Moon is the god of night tucked away in the Celestial Realm.

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celestial sundown au <- all CSD-related posts (archive ver)

csd art tag <- posts containing my art (archive ver)

csd saved posts <- fanart and other appreciated posts (archive ver)

csd au variant <- talk of non-canon AUs (archive ver)

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Please stay SFW in my presence. Do not relate my AU to any real life religions, joking or otherwise. Do not make AIs of my AU. Do not make god designs of canon FNAF characters without first asking for my permission.

I am completely fine with both fan-writing and fanart. Sending theories is fine, however I will likely only upload the lawyer hamster image in response. Due to the genderless nature of nearly all the characters, you are free to refer to them in any gendered manner you'd like.

Thank you!

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Terms & language

Mortals - beings of the Mortal Realm that can age and die. This is humans and animals

Celestials - any living being of the Celestial Realm

Spirits - Celestial beings that are typically dependant and serve little status by default. They usually exist in large quantities, of their own minimal motivations, or in servitude

Demi gods - beings of both Celestial and Mortal biology, regardless of percentage. Some demi gods have a major purpose, while some do not. They may have a mortal heart or a light core

Middle god (mid god) - Celestial beings created for a major purpose. They can still bleed and die from extreme injury, but cannot age. Their form cannot change at will, and their hearts are light cores. This makes up a majority of the Celestial Realm's population. Sun, Moon, Eclipse, Sunna, and Meno are all mid gods

Higher gods - the highest Celestial beings that create gods and spirits. They cannot bleed or be physically injured, as they do not have a physical body. Any form they take is an illusion, and most relatability expressed is ingenuine

Life core - an orb of light that serves as a mid god's or demi god's heart

Realm travel object - an object that allows a person to travel between the Mortal Realm and the Celestial Realm, often but not strictly worn as an accessory. Most mid gods have one, some demi gods may have one, spirits typically do not, and higher gods can realm travel without the use of an object

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Characters

(Information may be found in the links)

⛅ Sun | god of the day + guardian of children

bonus blush/blood/ray info

any pronouns, but commonly he/him | 7'5" | middle god | also referred to as: Day | realm travel object: forehead pendant AKA crown | threat level: friendly, but capable of violence if extremely deserved | dangerously hot body temperature, but can temporarily cool down to a safely warm temperature at will | bonus fact: especially enjoys receiving offerings that can be regifted to children

🌟 Moon | god of the night + guardian of children

bonus blush/blood info

any pronouns, but commonly he/him | wings and sleeve ribbons are optional | 7'5" | middle god | also referred to as: Night | realm travel object: broken unusable forehead pendant AKA crown | threat level: intentionally intimidating, but only truly murderous towards those who harm the vulnerable | safely cold body temperature, but is averse to touching non-trusted adults | bonus fact: banished from the Mortal Realm

🌱 Y/N | mortal peasant

bonus past info | child design

they/them by default | 5'5" by default | mortal | also referred to as: Daylight (from Sun); nearly any Alice in Wonderland related nickname (positive, from Moon); Alice (derogatory, from Moon); pet (from Eclipse) | threat level: friendly, and would rather flee over fight if it's not necessary | bonus fact: spent a year wandering alone from ages 12-13 in search of their aunt's home

👁 Eclipse | fusion of Sunna and Meno

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any pronouns, though I will note that he/they has been used the most frequently | red eyes outside of the rays are optional | middle god | 12' | realm travel object: none | threat level: dangerous, but won't kill without genuine reason | average body temperature | bonus fact: desperately lonely and constantly in pain due to the abnormal nature of their body

☀️ Sunna | god of the sun

bonus mouth ref | bonus blush/blood info | branching AU where Meno died

any pronouns, no preference | sleeve ribbon is very optional | middle god | also referred to as: The Little Sun, Sun, dear (from Meno) | realm travel object: Meno's moon ring on left hand | threat level: highly dangerous. Sunna can easily kill even if undeserved, but can also be calmed down | dangerously hot body temperature, but can cool down to a just barely safe hot temperature | Sunna no longer exists and is now Eclipse | bonus fact: enjoys and is energized by the feeling of outside sources of light on their skin, and has an extremely strong will. When Meno is to die, they have the responsibility to take over both the sun and the moon

🌕 Meno | god of the moon

bonus blush/blood info

any pronouns, no preference | middle god | also referred to as: The Little Moon, Moon, love (by Sunna) | realm travel object: Sunna's sun ring on left hand | threat level: friendly if someone is on their best behaviour, dangerous if otherwise. Gives warnings before harming someone | safe but semi-discomforting cold body temperature that can drop into dangerously freezing at will | Meno no longer exists and is now Eclipse | bonus fact: collects many items but especially books, and likes to garden. Due to being improperly created, everyone knew that they were to die someday

Other characters that have been mentioned so far. Characters that have already been mentioned in the fanfic are bolded, characters that aren't canon to FNAF are italicized, and characters with art have an asterisk *

* Vanny / Vanessa - ?

The Dollmaker - ?

The Tinkerer / Emileus - ?

Michael - demi god of ?

Baby / Elizabeth - doll-contained spirit of mischief

CC - deceased mortal

Marionette / Charlie - mid god of ?

Lefty - old mid god serving Emileus's kingdom as a jailer and Charlie's bodyguard

Gregory - mortal

Glamrock Freddy - mid god of ?

Funtime Foxy - mid god of entertainment. Owns the Celestial theatre that Moon used to act for

Rockstar Chica - mid god working as a bodyguard at the theatre

Reader's aunt - deceased mortal

Reader's adopted mother and father - deceased mortals

Manaaki - one of Sun's prior deceased favourites. Romantic

* Epa - one of Sun's deceased prior favourite mortals. Familial

* Frieda - one of Sun's deceased prior favourite mortals. Queerplatonic

And others someday. Almost all Five Nights at Freddy's game characters exist in this AU

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Arcs

Arc 1 = Sun without his crown

Arc 2 = Sun with his crown

Arc 3 = Celestial Realm

Arc 4 = ...uh oh

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Chapter posts

Arc 1 -

1. The Flip of a Page words: 8,224

2. Who Are You? words: 11,997

3. A Much Kinder Gold words: 8,423

4. Dear Night, the Daylight words: 17,212

5. A Flicker of a Thought (Part 1) words: 14,399

6. A Flicker of a Thought (Part 2) words: 10,440

7. A Total Loss of Equilibrium words: 13,110

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The first concept post. May contain spoilers to anyone coming from the fic:

#celestial sundown au

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deathmetalunicorn1 · 1 year

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Poseidon's demi-god child is now named "Umiko" (child of the sea) While her hero name is "Maris" (based on the latin phrase "Stella Maris"! meaning star of the sea) Anyways, can I have Poseidon's reaction to his demi-god child having some admirers? (aka all of class 1-A just having a crush on her) Like part of him is proud that she's attracting people but another part of him is like "Must.Protect.Not.Worthy". Poseidon is a total girl dad, I'm calling it-

-The portal opened in Valhalla and Zeus lit up, “Umiko!!” you beamed brightly, looking so unlike your stoic father, “Uncle Zeusy~~!!” the two of you embraced warmly.

-Poseidon rolled his eyes lightly, trying to hide that he was amused, “Must you two do this every time Umiko comes over?”

-You both turned in unison, still hugging, Zeus pouting, “I haven’t seen my cute little niece for her whole life! I’m making up for lost time!”

-Poseidon chuckled but tilted his cheek up as you pecked it in greeting before you moved to Hades who smiled warmly at you, embracing you.

-Zeus then took notice of the large bag by your side, “What’s that Umiko?” you grinned, setting the large bag down on the large table in the room, “Chocolate from Valentine’s Day!”

-You explained Valentine’s Day to them, as they didn’t know the holiday, while dumping out so many different boxes of chocolate, some handmade and some store bought, “I got way too many so I figured I would share with everyone here!”

-Zeus leapt up with a cheer, making you grin before you felt a dark aura behind you and you turned, seeing Poseidon glaring down at all the treats, “These are all from admirers?”

-You scratched your cheek, a bit embarrassed, “Yeah, most are from my classmates, but there are some from other classes, and a few upperclassmen too.”

-The three men froze, hearing this, that you were getting gifts from older boys before they turned to Poseidon, who was stone faced, but his fury was very apparent.

-Zeus, seeing this as a way to tease his brother, “So~ did you give anyone any chocolates?” Hades turned on his youngest brother, silently asking if he was crazy.

-You beamed brightly, “I did! I made cookies for everyone! I even have some for you guys!”

-Zeus cheered again as you pulled out three bags of beautifully wrapped chocolate chip cookies that were cut in the shapes of hearts, handing each of them one.

-Hades and Zeus both thanked you, but your father was still frozen as the door opened, revealing Ares, Hermes, Hercules, and Aphrodite, who all lit up, seeing you there.

-You immediately ran over and leapt into Ares’ arms, which made him tear up that you hugged him first as the others approached the table, seeing all the sweets.

-Ares bawled into his elbow, holding the bag of cookies you just gave to him like he just received the meaning for his life.

-Aphrodite poked Poseidon’s cheek, thinking it was amusing that he was frozen that you had so many admirers.

-When he finally broke, his hands were quickly on your shoulders, “They all like you, but do you like any of them?” you could hear his tone, one that only spelled out pain to whoever’s name you spoke.

-He instantly deflated when you grinned up at him, “I like all of my classmates, but only as friends. I’m not looking for romance at the moment.” He sunk into his chair, a hand over his eyes as he breathed a sigh of relief.

-Hermes then spoke, “Why do some of these say Maris?” you turned with a grin, your hands on your hips, “That’s my hero name, it’s derived from Stella Maris, or Star of the Sea! Most of the upperclassmen only know me by that name and not my actual name.”

-Hercules beamed down at you, as he was one of the proudest of you when he learned that you were training to be a hero.

-As everyone helped you eat the chocolates, your cheeks turned pink in bashfulness as they all told you that your cookies were the best, which made Poseidon smile, seeing you so happy.

-You breathed a tiny sigh of relief that you managed to fib to your father, as you didn’t want him to kill your crush, before you notice Aphrodite looking at you and she gave you a small grin and a wink, silently promising to keep your secret which made you smile warmly at her.

#record of ragnarok #ror x reader #ror poseidon #ror zeus #ror aphrodite #ror hades #ror hermes #ror heracles

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lizzyk137 · 1 year

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Claiming You- Percy Jackson (Percy X Reader)

Description: Percy and you have been best friends for years. After the final battle with Luke, you come back to camp helping with the new campers even though you're unclaimed. After a strange late night, what will happen to you and Percy's relationship, and will you finally be claimed? Warnings: Mention of sword fighting, a few swear words, alcohol, sword fighting, and lots of fluff!

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There was five things to know about you.

The first thing that anyone needed to know about you was that you didn't look anything like your siblings. Short and plain, studious with no sense for fashion, and especially had no interest in having silly relationships like them. You doubted you would ever find anyone who would love you unless it came in the form of familial or platonic.

The second thing others need to know was that you never met your mom and that you had more siblings than you could count. The only parental structure in your life was your dad and Chiron, and occasionally, Mr. D. You spent your summers away at camp and the rest of the year at boarding school with the random weekend visit to some place Chiron brought you to keep your mind off your thoughts, though it never really worked.

The third thing was that your dad was dying. Your dad was a popular and well-respected professor in Ancient Greek studies, but five years ago, he fell ill, and four years ago, he was hospitalized. You visited him every day after school, weekends, and during the summer, when you had special permission along with your three other blood siblings to visit him. You hated to see him lying in a hospital bed, barely moving, but you could tell he always enjoyed seeing you and your siblings coming to visit and catching him up to speed on everything he missed.

The fourth was that you were completely normal. Your father had an affair (as he liked to call it) with Aphrodite, which made every child she had a demi-god, all except you. Which your dad knew bugged you even though you covered it up. Your siblings all got claimed early on except you. Even as you neared your eighteenth birthday, no sign of being claimed came. And you were the only kid at Camp Half-Blood to be mortal, being singled out and shoved into a cabin all by yourself. You were only allowed access because your dad was ill and Mr. D took pity on you for having no other relatives. Which was quite a shock to the camp that he even cared about you enough to make an exception.

Lastly, the fifth thing anyone needed to know was that you were completely and utterly in love with Percy Jackson. Aka, your best friend.

The last thing you heard about Percy was that he was off saving the world while you sat taking a calculus test.

Priorities, right?

Your siblings hadn't contacted you in some time and you weren't permitted to visit camp for safety reasons, so you sat at the hospital keeping your dad's worries at bay while you read him books or lied about your exciting life so your dad didn't feel worse that you literally had no friends besides one (which you were still unsure of due to the current predicament that they were facing).

It was graduation day, and you had just walked across the stage, looking at the crowd of unfamiliar faces of parents waiting for their kid to cross. You looked down at your diploma, tears threatening to spill over, and took in a deep breath as the kids around you stood up and threw their hats up into the air.

It was a silly dream, in comparison to the rest of the kids at camp, but you always wanted to have a normal graduation where you looked out and saw your loved ones faces, taking pictures afterwards then going to your favourite diner to eat and maybe, just maybe, get your first kiss at your favourite spot at camp. A fantasy filled day. Something you could only see in your dreams, no matter how many times you wrote it on your dream board, it was only achievable when you were asleep.

You made your way out of school after gathering your things and made your way to the hospital to see your dad. You knew he would be proud of you, even if graduating was small compared to saving the world. "Knowledge is key and power," your dad would always remind you. "It's better to have even a small portion than none." But knowledge didn't do much in a way of a social life or fixing the problems you wanted fixed. You still weren't claimed. You had no idea if the world was going to end tomorrow, if anyone you knew at camp was still alive, and it couldn't help you fix your dad's cancer. But hey, keep on learning cause you never know what you'll achieve later in life.

You exited the elevator and headed down the hall when you were stopped by nurse Kelly. "Hey, Y/N." Her voice was soft as she pulled you to the side. You could feel your stomach churning when you heard her tone of voice. She only used it when something bad pertaining to your dad happened, and this time, you were preparing for the worse.

You knew your dad wasn't getting any better. Everyday you sat and watched him grow skinnier to his bones looked like they were about to break skin, his hair had all but been gone years ago but nothing new even tried to grow and he had been coughing up blood, which he tried his hardest to hide from you.

"He's gone, isn't he?" You said quietly, looking into her eyes as you saw her face soften even more before she nodded in reply.

"He passed away about an hour ago. He watched the live stream of your graduation. He was so proud of you."

Biting your lip to stop the tears from falling, you nodded and took a deep breath. "Can I see him?"

The next hour was numbing. You held onto your dad, breathing in the citrus scent of his shampoo and the woodsy cologne he always wore. You packed up his things later that day, holding in every tear that tried to escape.

You were screwed. You had nowhere to go, and no idea if your siblings were alive or not, and the one person who was the source of hope and laughter for you was gone.

The school allowed you to stay for a few weeks as you figured out where to live and what your next step was. Your dad's lawyers found you and gave you his will. Not knowing if you were the sole benefactor to the fortune he built up, you kept everything in the bank besides a small amount which you were going to use to pay for an apartment near the college you were about to attend.

Things were finally figuring themselves out as your final weeks of staying at school drew near when you had gotten a letter from Chiron out of the blue. Everything was okay, your siblings were fine, and the camp was being rebuilt, along with an offer to teach classes to young demi-gods this summer, which included a place to stay. So you took it since you didn't have much of a job lined up yet.

"Y/N!" You heard being screamed out by a collective amount of people. And you soon felt your body being crushed by your siblings as they held onto you tightly. You smiled, holding them, not realizing until now how lonely you felt without them, even if you weren't as close to them.

The eldest, John, pulled away first and gave you a kiss on the forehead before picking up your bags. The twins, Shelby and Sky, linked their arms through yours as you walked into camp, as you took in the amount of damage it had.

Sky and Shelby were abuzz as they caught you up to speed on what happened while John shook his head chuckling as the two droned on about the most silliest of things. You tried paying attention, but your eyes and mind were in search of something far more important on what colour they were painting their cabin. Your feet stopped when your eyes landed on the thing you were searching for.

Percy.

The twins quickly took note of what was in your sights as they giggled, seeing that your fixation on your best friend was still there.

"Him and Annabelle got together, I heard." John said once he saw what his three younger siblings were looking at.

"John!" Sky gasped as he hit his older brother.

"Ow! What was the for!"

Shelby turned to look at you. "We didn't want to tell you until you were settled in more."

"Yeah, it happened just a month or two ago." Sky said quietly.

"Oh." Was all you could muster up as you watched him stacking up armor in the tote to be moved. His black hair rustled slightly in the wind, exposing his sea green eyes. "Let's just go."

The twins nodded, looping their arms through yours once more, and John led the way to your cabin.

Your cabin wasn't near the rest of the cabins besides one. Cabin number three.

Your cabin was on the tree line, covered besides one small area where your backdoor opened up to the water. And that's where you remet Percy.

You had originally met at school the year prior to him coming into camp. You were close, not as close as him and Grover, but still best friends. When you met him at camp, it was a shock, but you eventually fell into your old pattern of hanging out. You were even tolerated by Annabelle after a while.

You smiled at the memories your cabin brought up and sat down on the bed looking out the window and seeing Cabin Three in your sights.

A slight knock on the door pulled you out of your thoughts, and you looked over to see Percy learning against the door frame. "Well, well, well, look, who's back." He smirked at you, causing a huge smile to spread across your face. Forgetting the news you heard earlier that afternoon, you jumped up and rushed over to hug him. His usual scent gave you a peaceful calm, and his arms looped around your body and held you close.

"I missed you." He mumbled into your hair.

"I missed you too."

He pulled you tighter to his chest and held you for a few moments before letting go. He smiled brightly at you before crushing you into a hug again, causing you to giggle. "Did you miss me that much?"

"Of course!"

You were a month into camp, and the newest campers sure kept you on your toes. You kept your distance from Percy since he was always one step behind Annabelle, and they usually kept to themselves when they weren't teaching a class to the little ones. You thought it would be better if you didn't have to see them being all coupley.

The only time you did see him was late at night when you'd go over after hearing his screams. Nightmares flooded cabin three at night, and the only way to keep them at bay was to stay up all night until sleep finally succumbed to Percy again. Each night, you read, sang, or just talked until Percy was finally able to sleep again. You knew what plagued his dreams, but he never talked about it, even when you encouraged him to.

It was just after campfire, and you were getting ready for bed when you heard a light commotion outside, and then a very loud, "Shit."

Poking your head out the window, you looked to see Percy trying to piece back together your broken flower pot that he had tripped over. You giggled as he looked around, trying to pieces that fit each other. "You know your gifts can't fix pots, right?"

He looked up and gave a sad smile. "Sorry... I guess like this pot I can't be fixed either." He pulled his knees up to his chest and rested his head on them.

You frowned at his words. Opening your cabin's door and walking out to sit next to him, the smell of alcohol hitting your nose before you even reached him. "What do you mean you can't be fixed? Who got your drunk?"

"It was one drink, I'm not even drunk."

"I said who, Percy." You knew the answer to your other question would not be answered tonight by the tone of his voice, so you decided not to push it tonight but for next time.

"Alex, from the Ares cabin. He got it for his birthday since last year he missed it because we almost all died." He looked at you with squinted eyes. You shook your head and gave a mental note to talk to Mr. D about it tomorrow.

"Okay," you said slowly. "That's not like you, though, Percy."

"She left me!" He suddenly shouted. "She doesn't want me anymore."

A few loose tears fell down his cheeks, and you reached up to wipe them away. You knew who he was talking about, and you tried to soothe him by stroking his hair as he laid his head on your lap. "Don't say that, Percy. She's your best friend and girlfriend. I bet by tomorrow morning everything will be alright."

"Not, it won't. She said she got a full ride at some school." His hand flung up, almost hitting you as he waved it angerly. "I didn't even know she applied there. She said distance was too hard and that we're better as friends anyway."

Annabelle didn't do anything for no reason, especially when Percy was involved, so you knew it had to be something important. It was probably just some silly fight since they hadn't had any true time apart from each other to take a breather. By the morning, both would be okay, and they would work something out distance wise if needed. They had time, almost a month left before college was starting, so they would be okay. You hated seeing Percy like this, so you sent up a small plea to Aphrodite in hopes she'd help their relationship, and maybe see the pathetic display of you consoling the love of your life about his girlfriend and maybe send someone to get over Percy with.

"Y/N." Percy's voice brought you out of your thoughts. He had sat up and was looking closely at you. His head slanted slightly, and then he gave you the most beautifulest smile that left you breathless.

Percy gently cupped your cheek. His tongue moistened his bottom lip as he head came close, your brain not even registering what was happening before his lips hit yours. It felt like Zeus threw a bolt of lightening at you as your lips connected and your mind became completely blank except for thoughts of Percy. The butterflies in your stomach fluttered around happily. Your body felt like it was on fire but at the same time cold as you leaned in towards Percy for his body heat. Your whole body seemed to be intoxicated by Percy, his touch, his smell. the little gasps he made. It was all you could focus on.

He was drunk and he probably wouldn't remember it in the morning, and if he did you had no idea what would happen between you two when morning came, but for now you wanted to be selfish. You never did anything in your life to displease others, always giving more of yourself than what was necessary because you wanted to fit in some way because you never did. And right now, you knew what you were doing was wrong, but as you kissed Percy back, it just felt right. Your hand fit his hand perfect, his lips felt like they belonged on yours, and even though you two had never kissed before, it felt like you had many times before. It just felt right, but it was oh so wrong.

Percy pulled back abrubtly, looking above your head. "You're glowing!" He excalimed.

You looked up to see that whatever was there was gone. "Nothing is there, Percy."

"No, I saw it. It looked like you were about to be claimed!" He said it with such a big smile on your face that you didn't have the heart to tell him that he was just seeing things due to being intoxicated.

"Yeah, must be when you kiss me that I get claimed." You joked, laughing, your thoughts still thinking about the kiss shared between the two of you.

But Percy only stared at you seriously. "Y/N, we need to kiss again to see if it works."

He leaned in, but you stopped him with your hand. "Percy, you're drunk. Don't do anything you regret, okay? Let's just go to bed. It's getting late anyway."

You got up and looked down at him as he stared down at the ground. He said a quick okay then got up. "Goodnight, Y/N."

"Goodnight, Percy."

Percy ignored you for the next week, and Cabin Three was quiet at night.

Annabelle and him did seem to be done since they avoided each other almost as well as he avoided you. You were eating breakfast, staring out at the glistening lake, when a clunk of a plate hitting the table made you look up. Annabelle.

"So, I know what I did was wrong, but why is he not talking to you?" She asked, not even greeting you. You looked at her with a riased eyebrow as you swallowed the orange you were eating.

"What do you mean?"

"Percy. He's avoiding you. He takes different paths to get to where he needs to go so he doesn't bump into you. I know he knows your pattern every day, so I want to know what happened. He's my friend, after all."

"Just a conversation we had the other night." You didn't want to tell her the truth because you didn't want her to know he kissed you the same day she broke up with him.

"He kissed you." She said, causing you to gawk before quickly changing your expression. "He told me. He also told me it looked like you were about to be claimed while he kissed you. He told you, and you sent him to bed."

"He was drunk, Annabelle. He didn't know what he was talking about."

"He comprehensive enough to know what he was doing and what he saw. Y/N, I broke up with him for you."

"What?"

"He's obviously in love with you. He literally came to you that night."

You shook your head at what she was saying. "Yeah, drunk and crying over you. Not me, Annabelle. You. You're the one he has feelings for. What Percy and I have is just platonic. He chose you over immortality. That says a lot."

"I may be one reason why he chose to stay as he was, but you were the first reason." She said, her voice small and quiet.

"He's never shown any interest in me before, so I just can't have faith in his feelings over one drunk kiss." You gave her a sad smile and sighed. "I got a date anyway tonight."

You got up and grabbed your empty tray, Annabelle grabbing your arm before you could get far, a confused look in her eyes. "But you love Percy though."

You pulled your arm out of her grasp. "Now it's time to let go of Percy."

You smoothed your white floral dress down and took a deep breath in. You were nervous. It was your first date ever, and Jack had always been kind to you and making you laugh easily. He had asked you the day after everything with Percy happened and you decided to go for it. You've been hanging out during the past week, but tonight was the big date.

You stood in front of Cabin 9 waiting on Jack. You were a few minutes early, but you were too nervous to be late.

The cabin's door opened, and Jack walked out wearing a slightly opened black dress shirt tucked into black dress pants and a black blazer on. His brown hair was combed except for the front that was slightly tilted up like he had been running his hands through it excessively.

"Y/N!" His smile bright once he saw you waiting. He walked over, giving you a hug, and then took your hand in his. "Are you ready?"

You nodded, smiling, and you started walking to the forest line. You couldn't help but compare him secretly to Percy as you walked and talked.

His hands were large and calloused, which you didn't mind, but compared to your small hands, you could barely hold his correctly as your fingers intertwined. He easily smiled, but his smile didn't give you those butterflies. You shook your head at your thoughts. No more Percy. You promised yourself.

You eventually made it to a small clearing and saw a small picnic laid out with tall candle holders scattered around lit up to create a romantic mood. "Wow," you gasped as he led you over.

He sat down next to you smiling sweetly. "It's our first date so I was wanted it to be special."

You looked around, the clearing was grassy, with wild flowers everywhere, fireflies danced around as the sunset and the glow from the candles created a beautiful light.

He offered you some finger sandwiches with some fruit and veggies. The date was going good, and the conversation flowed easily. Jack and you were shoulder to shoulder flirting, and your brain had completely forgotten Percy, which you were thankful for.

"You're beautiful." Jack said, his hand in your hair, his face leaning closer to yours when the siren interrupted your almost kiss.

"Is that the battle siren?" You asked eyes wide.

"I think so. I knew they were going to randomly pull it to get us prepared in case anything else happens, but this late?"

You got up hurriedly, " I got to go to the kids. They aren't prepared for this."

Jack took your hand in his. "Be careful, and good luck." He leaned and placed a small kiss on your forehead when it suddenly started to pour, drenching the both of you.

You shrieked as the cold water hit you. "Percy!" You screamed out, knowing it was his doing of some sorts. The rain poured heavier as you and Jack ran through the woods hand in hand. The rain had made it impossible to see.

"He is one hell of an opponent." Jack mumbled as you tried to find your way out. Once you reached the forest edge, you could make out the cabins, and Jack and you parted, the rain conventiely calming down now that you and Jack weren't touching.

You ran to your cabin and grabbed your sword. Jack and a few of his siblings had helped you build it the first year you were here since the teachers didn't think you should have one since you weren't a demigod. Percy had taught you to sword fight, and you now were one of the best even if you didn't have the advantages of being a demigod.

You discarded your wedges and quickly slipped on your boots, not worrying about changing your outfit since you didn't have time. The siren wailed again, letting you know it was time as you strapped on your blue bandana on your arm.

Each cabin was given a colour- red or blue- and that determined what team you were on. You were on the blue team with all the new demigods to ensure they had someone to look out for them. Chiron thought it was better to separate them from their houses so they could see what they could do in battle and fight alongside them or against them instead of being left on their own. Siblings could either baby them or throw them to the wolves, and Chiron didn't want that.

You made your way back to the forest line to the large clearing where some kids had already started fighting, others joining in as they came into the clearing. You spotted Jack in the distance, a red bandana on, as he pinned one of Apollo's kids down to the ground with a contraption that he made.

Making your way into the field, you slashed your sword that was pointing at one of the new Aphrodite kids who was crying on the ground. You twisted your sword around and flung your opponent's sword in the air and catching it. Swinging your foot beneath theirs quickly, they fell to the ground, and you grabbed the bandana off of them, cutting it in half so they couldn't back on. You tossed the other sword and continued making your way into the center of the battlefield, taking and cutting bandanas as you went.

You made it in the middle to find Percy there battling three kids at once, while a fourth one came up to strike from the back. You stepped in sword pointed to clash against theirs. The guy was strong, demigod strength being used, which was something you didn't have, but you did work out, so you used what strength you had and disarmed him, cutting his bandana in the process.

A wave of people came towards you, so you backed up, your back touching Percy's as a ground of people circled you. "Annabelle, sure knows who to coordinate these battles to her advantage." He said , slashing at someone who came forward.

"Of course she does. She knows how you fight." You grumbled.

"Do you like the weather element that I added?"

"The rain?" You questioned, ducking from the group of swords that swung at you. "You literally soaked out my date!"

"Oops, sorry."

"You don't sound sorry!" You barked back.

"Just admit the date sucked," he said between breathes as he fended off more people that was coming, "and you'd rather have been with me."

You turned around and side swept his leg, knocking him the ground, you on top of him, as a cannon ball whizzed through the air at the both of you. "Seriously? Now is not the time, Percy!"

He pulled you close, turning his wrist and letting his shield cover you both from the hound of swords clanging above you. "Now is the perfect time." His cocky smirk, irking you. "Just admit it. You wish he was me."

"No."

"I'm going to guess there were no sparks between you two." He teased. "Just a dull touch. Unlike ours, which was ten times better."

"Fine! No sparks, are you happy? Now let me up."

"Just admit that you wished it was me."

The clanging of swords got louder as more people rushed over to you causing you to panic slightly. "No!" You rolled the both of you over, you landing on your knees, as Percy used his shield to cover the back of you as you swiped your sword at those in front of you.

"Just admit you like me!" Percy yelled, his back to yours.

"Fine. I like you. No, I love you! I have been there for years, but you've been too blind to see it!" You screamed, kicking someone in the stomach.

Suddenly, the ground shook beneath you, cracking as water shot up, sending a tsunami wave over your opponents, knocking them on the ground. You turned back to see Percy smiling at you, out of breath, as he reached over and took you in his arms. The rain continues to pour down onto you as Percy cupped your cheek. "I've loved you too. I just didn't realize it."

You stared at each other for a second. The only sound you could hear was your heavy breathing and the rain pouring down. Your heads tilted unconsciously as they came closer, and your lips touched, sending tingles all up and down your body. Your arms wrapped around Percy, your sword falling to the ground as your hands found their way into his hair.

You both pulled away after a bit, gasping for air. "Y/N..." Percy said quietly, his eyes looking up. "She's finally claimed you."

You looked up to see Aphrodite's mark above you glowing.

"I guess kissing me does get you claimed." Percy said smirking before placing a small kiss on your lips.

"Are you going to be lending out your services to anyone needed to be claimed?" You teased.

"Nah, I'm retiring. These lips are only in service for you." He said, giving you another kiss. "But I do think we need to end this battle. Our team is getting beat." You laughed as he handed you your sword before going back to the fight.

"No using charmspeak on me!" Percy groaned as he rolled over into his pillow.

"I didn't!" You giggled, "I just asked to watch a movie!"

Percy's face turned away from the pillow, smiling. "I know. You don't have the charmspeak me to get me to do whatever you ask of me."

You rolled your eyes at him, smacking him with a pillow. He sat up, taking the pillow away from you as he gently pushed you down onto the bed, pinning you beneath his weight. His thumb ran across your bottom lip before giving you a small kiss.

"Are you ready for camp this summer?"

"Yeah, as long as I get to cuddle you all night." He said, pulling you over to lay on top of him, and he held you close to his body.

You laughed at his goofy pout. "Well you are the only other person in that cabin, so I think we could easily make that worked."

"I'm glad you're claimed." He muttered in your hair.

You pulled away looking at him, eyebrows raised. "Oh?"

"Yeah, claimed as mine." He whispered before pulling you in for another kiss.

#percy jackson #percy x reader #percy #percy jackon and the olympians #percy jackson x reader #percy jackson x you #percy jackson x y/n

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descendantofthesparrow · 3 months

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"This is between you and me Mother."

aka Mal's about to go HAM on her mom who didn't expect Mal to go full demi-god

#disney descendants #my art #art #part of your world #rewrite #mal descendants #Demi-god Mal form #rewrite Mal #yall know that moment in Hercules when he goes full god mode? and he's all glowy? yeah that

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ldr4eversstuff · 9 months

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lovelytayforce · 5 months

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Dragons Among Us Theory!!

Alright, KFP4 trailer is out and I have a couple of theories that all point to one similarity and that is; DRAGONS! Now, we all know this is the Year of the Dragon and all that jazz but this trailer takes it to another level from beginning to end so let's start how we always do here and press play; at the very start! We start with this Gate called a Paifang which is commonly used as an entrance for shrines, it can also be used for common structures and architecture but ssshh! Now, we all know this is the Year of the Dragon and all that jazz but this trailer takes it to another level from beginning to end so let's start how we always do here and press play; at the very start! We start with this Gate called a Paifang which is commonly used as an entrance for shrines, it can also be used for common structures and architecture but ssshh!

This gate is obviously made from natural materials such as burnt paper which is common practice in said shrines during the new year to make wishes along with Wood which is a Chinese element! So, we might have hints of chi manifesting into the elements of the mortal realm into something far more mystical than we have ever seen within the series! Now, this is closely connected to Dragons, dw I didn't forget! Our first hint is Tai Lung here, aka "The Great Dragon", he's only here for this one sole reason. (People aren't gonna like hearing this but he's gonna be the last bit of energy for what is to come!) The Chameleon cannot truly transform into others perfectly, there is always an imperfection such as when she transforms into the elephant which has designs upon her head on its trunk, Tai Lung has red pants instead of purple, and Po as we've all seen is rather spiky! This all leads to ONE THING, she is a shapeshifting Dragon! And one that fits this description is Shen/Chen in Chinese mythology and makes sense of those weird aquatic like Lizards in her army that match no know species we know of. Aka they are Dragons in disguise acting as normal lizards.

The second thing is her tail here. It grows rather than switches and flips and sheds scales of different colors as she did with Tai and Po, this I believe along with the shadow that follows is her true form.

There could be a number of reasons why she wants Po's staff much less chi that aligns with the power much less essence of a Dragon because she is either a fallen dragon, an old god whose Shrine was left in the past by locals, or merely a Dragon wishing to ascend above what she is. It explains why the Director calls her more mystical than Kai, The Maker of Widows! She's an ancient being whose already tapped into chi and the nature around here along with knowing Dragon style already! And shoutout to my boy @thegreatying for telling me about Tibetan Temples cause I was confusing them with another type of Chinese temple so peep that info here!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_Buddhist_architecture Honestly, this is going to be one of the best villains of this series with this concept alone, we are finally getting hints at Dragons and the door between the mortal realm and Heaven (aka the spirit realm) into the plot that continues on from what kfp3 left behind. The fact that chi is now normal and accessible makes beings like her look less special and less powerful. But gives her an opening for something even bigger than we could all expect!! So, that is my theory, that The Chameleon is just a code name for her taken form and that in reality, she is a shape-shifting Dragon and her army is also Dragons in disguise! With the themes of temples, shrines and maybe some commentary on Tourism in our future and how they affect old shrines and gods when we find it too inconvenient to visit them... Or maybe just maybe we'll get a hint at a true god-or maybe a Demi GOD YOU KNOW WHO IM TALKING ABOUT WUKONG! Anyways, that's all for now~!

#kung fu panda #kung fu panda 4 #the chameleon #Po #Tai Lung #dragons #theory #fan theory #headcanon #kfp4 #ThegreatYing #ya boy came out with the research #dont let anyone tell you fanfic research doesn't help #taylor talks #its still fuck awkwa in this house

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xxcherrycherixx · 4 months

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Ok so what the fuck is c.a cupid? Is she a demi goddess or a straight up goddess? She calls others mortals in one of the books which seems to make it clear she doesn’t also consider herself mortal and then theres the whole her age being described with cryptic shit like “as old as teenage love” and there literally being an old statue of her in a museum, the thing is demigods apparently are still basically mortal?? They age and die. Also when shes home for spring break she’s shown living with her father on mount Olympus aka the fucking place im pretty sure only full gods can go to-

Has c.a cupid been holding out on us this entire time- is this bitch a full on goddess??? Faybelle seems to think shes a demigoddess so cupid must have been spreading some total bullshit around ever after high💀

God shes such a fucking crazy dirty liar i want to kiss her so bad-

#ever after high #c.a cupid #theres also the fact shes on very good terms with the other gods #multiple times she mentions recieving gifts from them and talks about them as a loving family #i have consumed so much shit about greek myths tonight and i cant even process any of it #all this for my shitty fic

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yanderepuck · 9 months

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I NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS

@cirilla-fiona-riannon is translating Drake's route and she has the first two chapters done BUT I NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT.

Aka spoilers

So we get some bro moments with all the guys which is really cute BUT WHAT PEAKED MY INTEREST is that the trio are all friends with everyone at the mansion like its nothing.

They aren't trying to stay in the shadows and its like Comte and Vlad found each other in Paris and just picked up their friendship. WHICH MAKES SENSE.

This is technically a WHOLE new story. No rivals, which also means that Vlad has only brought back Charles and Faust. Wellington, Gilles, and all of them never came back because it also seems like Shakespeare never worked with Vlad.

Shakespeare is at the mansion when Drake comes along and no one bats an eye that he is there. He does live int he Villa, but it seemed like he was talking with Mozart and Jean when the three of them entered the room. But he doesn't seem tense at all or trying to hide anything.

BUT WHAT ANGERS ME IS THAT DRAKE AND SHAKESPEARE RECOGNIZE EACH OTHER BUT THAT NEVER HAPPENS WITH CHARLES AND NAPOLEON.

But that's an gripe for another day(aka tomorrow when I read Charles' route)

BUT WHAT I'M GOING TO LIKE ABOUT THIS is that with EVERY OTHER ROUTE, we knew about past events bc we read them. We knew Vlad was the enemy, we knew he brought back people, we knew Shakespeare was shady. BUT THAT'S NOT THE CASE ANYMORE.

FAUST EVEN MAKES MEDICINE FOR SEBASTIAN. But even though we knew he had some sort of illness, that seems to be only in his route, because (at least int he translation) they don't point out that it is that kind of illness, just that he wasn't feeling well.

CHARLES AND DAZAI ARE BESTIESSS

We also learn about why the door has been weird for the last couple of routes. If you read Faust's route you know that they can't changed time too drastically. Faust was simply trying to save the orphanage and he almost got erased from time (cybird would have done this a little better but I digress). So wither it be God or something else, they don't like that Comte and Vlad have been able to time travel and that being caused a distortion in the door. I'm glad we finally got an answer for this, but that answer wasn't so important.

Up until now its really only been Leonardo who has pointed out how he can tell the differences between vampires and humans and I was starting to get the feeling that it just happened to be a special ability of his. But no. Comte points out that Drake is part human and vampire, meaning he's a demi just like Napoleon SO MAYBE WE WILL FINALLY GET ANSWERS.

I probs won't be talk too much about the route itself, but these kinds of little things. But I do love that Drake immediately got into a fight with Napoleon.

#ikevamp #ikemen vampire #ikevamp drake

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dootznbootz · 4 months

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Water Nymphs and their descendents in Dootz/Mads' bullshit :P

So I know I'm going a bit nuts on the nymph stuff so I thought I'd explain it a lil bit! :D It's long af as I have SO many thoughts. Might make a straight-up demi-god one later

Things that are true with both Nereids and Naiads descendants:

Neither can do much with and have a hard time with their opposite. AKA Freshwater vs. Saltwater. It's possible that they can get used to the opposite but they will not be able to breathe or really control it. Can control and work with some but it's...difficult and not a lot. Naiads though, CAN take out the salt in increments and eventually just get fresh water. This was usually done during very bad droughts with permission from the Nereids. This is probably one of the things that give Naiads an advantage over Nereids as Nereids can't go further inland where freshwater is and necessarily turn it into salt water. Also, Nereids are bigger and physically stronger than Naiads. That doesn't mean that they always "win". But Nereids ARE more well-known and have a better connection to the big water gods. Also, only Poseidon's children can do shit with both.

Water births! This only affects PREGNANT people with naiad blood. If the father of the child has naiad blood but the mother does not, she probably won't need to do a full water birth but probably will need more water (why more water nymphs are women) It has to be within their "water type" as well. (Salt/fresh) For naiads though, with all the different types of water sources, it is more complicated. As say, for example, if there is a drought when they are born, they probably grow up to be smaller and possibly sickly. And being born in a lake vs. stream will affect size as well. Sometimes even a pond. Usually, there are preparations to try and be near a good water source for the expecting mother. There are some times when it catches moms by surprise and they have to rush to the nearest water source. Sometimes that's a bathtub :P Possibly sickly and small baby. Kind of like how certain fish grow to be bigger because they're in a big place :D Nereids are big ladies because of the sea being BIG :D

If they end up living in a new place? It's an adjustment to that new source as the minerals are different along with the different cultures as well. However, if naiad born person is visiting and there's "business" to be done with the locals, ofc they're not gonna partake as it's not "their water". If there is a drought probably will only do stuff for their companions.

There's not necessarily a "rivalry" or fighting between nereids and naiads. It's more like a "Hi! We're cool but I will NOT go in your water. I don't like it." Both will eat fish from "the other side" though. They might just not PREFER it. If there's freshwater going into the sea, they tend to meet there but don't like "passing over".

Both are kind of "fishy"! :D Pointed ears, sharp teeth, scaled, Big Irises, usually blue/green in eye color, shimmering scales sometimes, etc. Don't necessarily have gills and I think I'll have them kind of breathe through their skin.

"What tf does it mean to be seasick?" Both are comfy on boats no matter what type of water their on 🤷

Also while all fullborn nymphs are women, there are nymph descendants that are men and still have nymph traits and abilities.

With men going to war...there's a reason why they don't move water while fighting.

I'll talk about Nereids first as there are only 50 of them and not as many children. (This is Achilles' and Thetis' time to shine)

Much more PHYSICALLY powerful and larger (Blubber also exists with real saltwater animals!) than Naiads as the sea never has "drought" (No water), and is bigger and endless. (Though Achilles, being only a demigod, could get his ass beat by a full Naiad if he's near freshwater).

Achilles can literally drink seawater and actually prefers to do this. Can breathe in it as well. And this poor boy, being Nereid-born yet still getting fresh water for baths whenever he was more inland. He would just CRY during them because it "feels wrong". He eventually gets used to it but it's sadly still uncomfortable for him :'( Toss this boy in the sea.

Achilles is actually really tall. Like towering over most of the other Achaeans as he's a demigod.

One of the reasons WHY he's so sure he can take on Scamander/Xanthos (other than rage) Why are there so many names for one individual?! is because of the whole "Nereids are more powerful physically" than beings from the river but...Achilles is NOT in his element... He's not near the sea. He's also JUST a demigod. You're not fighting a naiad-born person near the sea, you're fighting a River GOD in his element. (I know he just doesn't give a fuck but it's funny to think about him being like "Yeah, I could take him down" and getting his ass kicked)

Naiads!!! I have a lot more on them as this has more to do with the characters of the Epic Cycle, as many of them are descended from Naiads, and how Naiads interact with mortals more often (getting drinking/bathing water)

So the "gods of that specific body of water" are like the "Queen bee of a hive", Naiads are like the worker bees. The Gods are usually at the very source of the water and "are the water" themselves. Naiads do a lot of the "work" though. Naiads will ask for help if they feel they need to or if the god is angry enough.

While Nereids almost all look identical in many ways. (same parents) Naiads from place to place absolutely vary. All sorts of body, hair, eye, etc. types based on the water you were born in! Especially if the father doesn't have any naiad blood in them. The more Naiad blood in you, the more you are like the water you were born in. The More WATER you are. The more "Human" your parents are, the more likely water will not affect your appearance.

Born in Rapids from a long, medium-width river? Probably curly (rapids being wild) and light hair color (the white moving water) with a tall and "medium" body. Born in a very clear, calm lake that's very deep and has a lot of red clay? Straight red hair with a chubbier body typer. Born in the murky, calm, short, creek? Probably smaller framed, with straight dark hair. You get the idea! :D

If, for example, a full-blooded naiad gets with a man who is half-naiad, it's not uncommon for your child to come out with some "impossible" appearance. Two black-haired parents can give birth to a blond baby if born in a certain place simply because of the WATER. This doesn't affect personality though.

Also, Naiads CAN go from place to place as long as it's the same region and similar water! River, stream, lake, fountain, and it's not too uncomfortable if it's in the same region (same minerals help!)

Full-blooded Naiads live in the water basically at all times but ofc, it's not like they don't marry and live with their new spouse. Though they should spend SOME time every day in the water. While it's harder for them to get dehydrated, it's still possible. Also, it feels nice! :D

If you're a mortal person who's now married to a naiad-born, you BETTER have easy access for them to get to water or then they'll probably leave you. :P Though sometimes nymphs have flings and just have their children be raised as a naiad but that depends on the place. Not ALL can live among mortals or then who'd do river stuff! :D

Different places have different customs with naiads and even with how much interaction happens. Culture usually somewhat resembles the culture of the region in general as well. Sometimes even depends on the wildlife and water type. Activities with River Naiads are different than the activities done for the Pond Naiads :D

With mortal interactions for example as well, Sparta is a place where nearly half the nobility are in some way descended from Naiads and literally can walk up to a nymph for help and most likely get it and offerings are more like "gifts" as they have more "friendship" there. While Ithaca has basically NO ONE descended from them and has to give offerings and sacrifices as required for example. (Odysseus is only so close to those naiads mentioned in the Odyssey because they become new sister-in-laws for him through Penelope. They're Telemachus' aunties >:D )

Mortals will even make man-made sources of water if the Naiads need more room/water sources. Or if there's a drought, may ask the royalty for help in possibly speaking to the Nereids if they can have some to change into freshwater... It's a partnership in most cases.

Even if the relationship between the people and nymphs is good, sometimes shit happens. If they are "mad" at the people for whatever reason or maybe weak from something themselves, they usually will head up the river/stream and...leave the people to deal with the water until they get their offerings or their strength back. Even non-humans make mistakes/get weak also sometimes.

And if someone is killed by a nymph?? Do you actually want to avenge them if it means you won't have access to water without some other sacrifice?? All those asshats that always need to take a piss off the piers and fishing docks and into the water would be killed on sight btw

Full-blooded Naiad Wife (Like Periboea): Can sense bad water as soon as it comes near them. Knows from what source it is from. Can tell what is causing it. Can purify with no problems. Can water bend a lot. Can live underwater without leaving it ever to get "air". Should have a "dip" in the water a few times a day. Usually pretty "ingrained" into their original region. It's dumb to try and bring her to a new place full-time. Can heal wounds AND probably sickness. Pointed ears, sharp teeth, large pupils, some scales, etc.

3/4 blooded person (Like Penelope and her siblings): Basically the same as above except for minor things. One difference is that if there is bad water, they usually can tell what's causing it but maybe not the specifics (i.e. Knows that there's a dead animal contaminating the water but might not be able to know what exact TYPE of animal.) Can water bend a lot as well but probably not the entire river. Has to be in the water at least ONCE a day. Can stay underwater for around a week until it starts being "uncomfortable". Can leave the region and adjust to other waters (though it'll probably still be uncomfortable at first) Can heal wounds and sickness (some naiad-born are more talented than others) Pointed ears, sharp teeth, big irises, not nearly as many scales but probably some, etc., and can be affected by dad's genetics but are definitely more affected by the water they were born in for an appearance.

1/2 blooded person (Like Tyndarius, Icarius, and Hippocoon): This is where the changes really start. Can't sense bad water until they touch it. Can "move the water" but not as much or as efficiently. Should take a dip once a day but CAN go without for 2 days until they start getting uncomfortable. Can only be underwater for around 1-3 days (depending on, some spend more time in the water than others) before needing oxygen from the air. Prefer not to be in seawater but CAN without feeling "too wrong". Only slightly pointed ears and while they have sharp teeth, they can smile without scaring people not familiar with it.

1/4 blooded person (Like Clytemnestra): Usually have to actually TASTE the water before they can tell it's bad. If they practice a lot they can maybe use a bathtub full of water :D. Only slightly pointed ears. can maybe stay underwater for 1 day with practice. can go a week without a few days without a "dip" in the water. Can go in the ocean with just an "...Ew."

Control group, with no naiad blood: "I'm just going to take a sip of water...Why tummy hurt? Say sike right now."

"Why don't men in the armies who are descended from Naiads use their abilities during wars?"

...Because local river gods don't let them. :D

"Look, you can drink from my waters and even fight with it for minor scuffles but don't involve me in your wars! >:( Be thankful I'm letting you have water to drink and bath with, you dipshits!"

I mean with how Scamander reacted to his river getting fucked up from all the blood and bodies??? Achilles fucked around and found out.

Rambling and maybe a bit silly but let me know what y'all think! :D

#I wrote all this in one day.#can you tell? can you tell?👀#skljfd #shot by odysseus #There'll probably be mistakes I'll notice tomorrow morning but ooooooohhhh welllllllllllll #Mad rambles #my headcanons #naiads #idk #I'll probably write a “Demigod” one tomorrow (AKA mostly a “Helen gets to go feral. As a treat”)#odyssey #the odyssey #tagamemnon #greek mythology #nereids

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