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Mafia!Hakyeon

Requested:  Hi can u do a VIXX N mafia au?

Warnings: mentions of blood, death and sex but nothing explicit

I am really excited to write this because N is my VIXX bias and nobody can deny that sometimes our concept kings really give off that mafia vibe. 

This is based off of a prompt I remember reading a while ago and after some digging I found where it came from, so shoutout to @fanficy-au for the prompt ideas

Also, for future reference, unsub means unknown subject and refers to the suspect in a criminal investigation. I watch way too much Criminal Minds.

Cha Hakyeon

Also known as ‘N’

Is the leader of mafia group known as VIXX, based in Seoul, South Korea

It is a very powerful group, but not very well known; mainly because they stay out of the public eye so that they can carry on their activities without the police being on their case constantly

And although they of course do illegal things

But their main goal is to take justice into their own hands when the law won’t

When the boss retired, he passed the role on to his youngest son, Hakyeon instead of his older brother or one of his older sisters, who all decided to lead normal civilian lives

This caused some tension among the older members of VIXX who thought he was too young and inexperienced, and that they should have got the leadership role instead

This tension was quickly dissolved when Hakyeon showed his capability when a rival gang had managed to infiltrate their ranks

Long story short; he quickly figured out the situation and tricked the spies into revealing themselves shortly before they would have destroyed VIXX from the inside out

These men haven’t been heard from since

This is where Hakyeon became known as ‘N’ as he changed the fate of the seemingly doomed mafia group

(If you didn’t know, Hakyeon came up with the stage name ‘N’ based of the korean word for fate, in-yeon, and the yeon in Hakyeon also took that form)

From then on, nobody questioned his abilities (outright at least)

He has five people in his ‘inner circle’ not including him who he would trust with his life

These are Taekwoon, Wonsik, Jaehwan, Hongbin and Sanghyuk

And they know that despite he cold, stoic persona he puts on when facing the leaders of other groups, officials or lower ranked VIXX members

He is actually quite warm and dorky

He often acts like a mother 

Which often catches many people off guard when he visits one of the warehouses they own and starts to scold the workers for not dressing warmly enough or not taking enough breaks

Thus the nickname ‘N-jumma’ comes about

Not that anyone except Hyuk actually calls him that to his face

Basically, he is last person someone would think to be the boss of a powerful mafia

He loves to dance when he gets the spare time to do so, and is actually very talented at it

He even made one of the rooms in his large house a dance studio, wall length mirrors and sound system included

When not doing paperwork, bossing people around or dancing he can often be found reading somewhere

And literature is the reason he meets you

Well, kind of anyway

You are an up and coming author, already being praised for your amazing mystery novels

They are clever and not cliche driven with amazing storylines and plot twists that nobody ever sees coming

And it is all going well for you

Until you get summoned for questioning by the police

Sitting in an interrogation room with no explanation as to why you are there

Until a detective comes in and tells you why

It turns out that there is a serial killer on the loose

And they are taking inspiration from your books

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse

They tell you that the unsub seems to be obsessed with you; having left notes that he is a big fan of your books and is killing so that your novels get exposure, and they are always signed off with a cursive ‘N’

Which is weird considering you live in South Korea

So that night you go home and try to get some sleep which is hard now you have the knowledge that someone is killing people for you, and that there is a policeman standing outside your door ‘just in case’ the killer tries to get to you

Meanwhile, as you lay in your bed in a restless sleep

On the other side of the city Cha Hakyeon stands pacing his office whilst his inner circle sit, all brainstorming ideas

He has just received the news concerning the serial killings

And it is troubling

He is a big fan of your books as everyone knows

He can often be seen with one in hand and has a shelf in his library solely for them

And apparently knows this and is trying framing him for these murders

There are many people it could be

If he gets arrested for this then that gets him out of the way

And so it could be somebody wanting his position of power

Or a rival wanting to hit VIXX where it hurts, their beloved leader

Of course the police and government know of him and VIXX

But they can never get something solid in order to prosecute anyone because of how they stay so deeply under the radar

But the main thing is that they know that he, Cha Hakyeon, also N

And so whereas before they left him alone because he didn’t cause them much trouble

But now he is a wanted man; for murders he didn’t commit

Knowing the intricate details of the case from one of his inside sources; he knows that you are also involved

And so he decides to meet you

If anyone could find out who was really doing all of this then it would be the person who wrote it all in the first place

And so the next night, he dresses up inconspicuously, and gets Ravi to find your address for him before heading out

Easily sneaking past the police officer stationed by you door and to a window; he climbs through with ease

Turning around he realises he climbed into your bedroom

Which would be fine and all

If you weren’t currently half naked in only a towel and staring at him in shock

Hakyeon’s first instinct is to cover his eyes and turn away like the gentleman he is

You, on the other hand, just got out of the shower after having a long day being interviewed by various detectives

When you got out you weren’t expecting to turn around a see a strange man in your room with you

A very handsome man, yes, and seemingly polite considering the way he averts his eyes from your form

But still a stranger

And so when you get over your shock you go to scream or shout or anything to get the attention of the officer outside

But before you can even open your mouth the man has traveled the short length of your room to you and covers your mouth with his hand

“I swear I am not here to hurt you. I just want to talk and so if you would please keep quiet and just hear me out? I’m going to move my hand now, can I trust you to keep quiet?” he says

You are stood frozen still as he looks into your eyes, a slight pleading look within them and so you slowly nod

And like he said he would, the man removes his hand slowly, making sure you won’t go against your word

He then glances down and realises you are still naked except for a towel and turns red, quickly averting his eyes

And yes he may be a complete stranger who broke into your room and who knows what his true intentions are

But to see someone who looks so intimidating blushing and act like a schoolboy with his crush is sort of....endearing

But you quickly shake that thought out of your head

“Could you, uh, perhaps turn around so I can get dressed?”

A couple of silent and tense moments later you are done changing and you sit down on your bed, eyeing the man suspiciously as he sits down next to you

“My name is Cha Hakyeon. And I am N.”

At his confession you immediately start to panic

“Not that N though! The real N. I’m being framed you see!” he quickly continues, calming you down only the slightest bit

“Remember, you said you would hear me out.”

Not wanting to upset a potential serial killer, you quickly nod your head

And deciding that the best way to make you understand his point of view and agree to help him is to tell the truth; Hakyeon tells you everything

About how he is the boss of powerful Mafia VIXX, about his five best friends, about how he most definitely not the person running around killing innocent people

And you are a writer at heart

You know when things are real and when they are made up

And even though this whole situation feels like it could have come straight out of one of your novels; you can’t help but feel like he is telling the truth

So you agree to help him

Now, Hakyeon can’t keep sneaking past the police stationed outside your door; it’s too dangerous for him as a wanted man

He asks you to join him in his hideout and base of operations

Not his house because it has eyes on it 24/7 in case he returns there

So, making up the excuse that you are going to stay with family out in the country and away from the mess, you go against everything your parents ever taught you as a child and pack your bags and go with him

Over the next week you two stay locked up in his office playing detective

During this time you two get to know each other

You get to know the personality he hides behind the big boss persona he puts on

And in turn he gets to know all about you and your life

You share your favourite foods; songs; colours; animals

You get to see him dance, which is an amazing experience

One day, to ease the stress this whole situation is putting on both of you, you play a game where he has to dance to whatever music you play

At first you choose the usual classical music, then hiphop

But then you start to play kpop songs and wow are you impressed

Never in your wildest dreams would you have imagined a big bad mafia boss dancing to SNSD like it was his own song

You also get to know the other boys

You find the bond between them all so amazing

They are all so close and while they all get on each others nerves, you can see that they would go to the ends of the earth for each other

Because you all become friends in this time, they also start to tease you

Mainly on the feelings that have started to grow for their leader

Sometimes you really question if they are members of powerful mafia VIXX or not

It all gets worse when one night at after a long day hacking into police databases to further your investigation into Hakyeon’s framer, you two fall asleep in his bed together after comparing notes til you both just nod off

And although you fall asleep on opposite sides, you wake up to find your head tucked under his chin and your arms wrapped around his torso

His clothes, the casual wear probably more expensive than your entire wardrobe, are more wrinkled the face of the 96 year old grandmother that lives next to you

Blood rushes to your face as you realise the position you are in

But immediately turns white as you notice that Hongbin and Jaehwan are standing at the foot of the bed, both with obnoxious smirks on their faces

You look back to Hakyeon, and he looks so relaxed in his sleep that you don’t have the heart to wake him which would happen if you moved

So you simply motion for the two males to keep quiet and snuggle back down, making the most of this time to get some more much needed sleep

Neither of you live it down the next day though

You are sure that had it been any other boss then there is no way that the teasing would be allowed

But considering N is a big softy inside he doesn’t do much except scold them, which scarily reminds you of your mother

Finally, a breakthrough in the murder’s is made, and they apprehend the person responsible after an anonymous tip off (yeah, it was you)

Turns out that Hakyeon’s first hunch was correct

The whole thing had been orchestrated by someone with a grudge that had been chucked out of VIXX for being rough with innocent people that the mafia had no qualms with and therefore making a bad name for them

After he confessed to the whole thing, Hakyeons name was cleared

To celebrate, Leo used one of his contacts to book a table at one of the finest restaurants in Seoul

Of course you get invited along

You played a big part in clearing N’s name so even when you denied the invitation, they wouldn’t take no for an answer

And when you tried to use the excuse that you had nothing to wear

Hakyeon presented you with a box that contained an outfit that you are sure costs more than you have earned your entire life; shoes and accessories included

So you had no choice but to go

In the end you are glad you went with the six men because you were in a private room and so had the freedom to drink and laugh as much as you wanted

And it ended up being one of the most fun nights you have ever had

The fact that the food was so nice was only a plus

It’s nearing 11 at night when you all start heading your separate ways

“Now that the whole serial killer ordeal is over, you are free to head back to your own house,” Hakyeon mentions as you arrive back at the hideout

His comment makes you pause in the middle of the hall

You had gotten so used to the being around so many people during your time there that the thought of going back to an empty house and leaving this whole adventure behind felt a little....weird

You had gotten so close to Hakyeon during the times you had spent locked away in his office (get your minds out of the gutter people)

While you knew you weren’t in love; you had only known each other for about 2 weeks after all; you could see yourself falling for him easily

In short, you fancied the pants off of him

Noticing that you weren’t walking behind him any longer, he turns around to face you, only to be met with the feel of soft lips against his

He immediately wraps his arms around you, deepening the kiss, and slowly walks backwards with you, kicking his bedroom door open with his foot

Let’s just say that he really proves to you his dancer’s stamina that night

Come the next morning, everybody knows that you had spent the night in the bosses room

The most used words that day were “about time” and “finally”

From that day forward, you were able to call Cha Hakyeon, the beautiful, bronze skinned god of a man yours

And he called you his

During the hard times, you were there to offer a shoulder to lean on

When he became angry you were the one called in to calm him down as you were the only one not completely scared of him in that state and he would never shout at you

You also write more novels

More romance started to appear in them as well, to the surprise of everyone who had read your previous books

Your best selling one just so happens to be about six good men doing bad things while keeping the bromance alive

And while your life will never be easy or perfect when dating the boss of one of the most powerful mafia

It is totally worth it to be able to go home after a bad day only to see Hakyeon in his expensive silk pajamas greeting you with nothing but love in his eyes

I started writing this and then got sidetracked watching their Weekly Idol episode again so I lost my train of thought in the middle kinda.

I hope you enjoy! As always, requests are open so feel free to drop by my ask box <33 xx

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A Celebration of Women of Color in Anime

  Anime has always meant a lot to me as a person of color. I didn't see much of myself in my surroundings growing up, and even though I'm mixed Filipinx and not Japanese, it felt valuable to me that anime was an Asian-created medium. There were far more limits in terms of exposure and what you could readily learn about underrepresented cultures in the years before the internet became more widely accessible. As a result, early TV and video exposure to anime helped me indirectly feel proud of my own heritage.

I generally relate to media depictions of women more than men, so it should come as no surprise that women of color in anime comprise some of my favorite fictional characters, period. Though woefully misrepresented in all kinds of media, here's a non-hierarchical list of anime WOC who are respectfully depicted, nuanced, and poignant role models for our own lives too. Read on for more!

Nadia — Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

    A series known for its tumultuous production and Hideaki Anno's distinct directorial hand, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is an aquatic adventure anime from the early '90s. The main character, Nadia, is a young woman of color searching for the truth about her past — and the secret of her blue-jeweled pendant.

One of Nadia's crowning traits is her connection with animals and the care she displays for them. Nadia communicates easily with King, her lion cub sidekick, and openly detests meat and hunting. The show also makes it clear that Nadia is a *gasp* vegetarian. It was pretty rare in the '90s for any show to feature a positive portrayal of vegetarians, so it's pretty cool to see her depicted as a genuinely caring animal-lover and not some meat-hating caricature.

Nadia is an "imperfect" heroine in the sense that she actually comes across like a real person with real struggles. She is (justifiably) prone to distrust others, can act hot-headed, grapples with intense depression, and doesn't always give people like Jean and Nemo the benefit of the doubt. Nadia's tendencies and behavior make perfect sense given her awful and abusive childhood, and that makes her one of the most interesting anime protagonists out there.

Yoruichi Shihōin — Bleach

    In Bleach, Yoruichi's coolness factor is off the charts. She can outrun Byakuya (one of the most powerful captains), knows how to help you achieve Bankai in three days, and can also transform from a black cat into a human at will. If Soul Society had its own version of LinkedIn, Yoruichi's resume would be top tier — it's no small feat to be the former Onmitsukidō commander and former 2nd captain of the Gotei 13.

Finally, much like the rest of the cast of Bleach, Yoruichi possesses a simple yet keen sense of style. Can you think of anyone over a century old who can wear purple and beige striped arm wraps and orange apparel with such finesse? I thought not.

Carole — Carole and Tuesday

Shinichiro Watanabe's new show Carole and Tuesday is yet another music fan's dream. While Kids on the Slope focused on Jazz, Watanabe's new outing hones in on pop singer/songwriters. One central message in the show is simple, yet timeless: Pursue your creative expression by staying true to yourself, and keep your creative fire safe from societal pressures intent on manipulating and/or extinguishing your gift. And with a Black woman — Carole — as one of the lead protagonists, this important message feels even more moving and powerful.

A Black woman as a lead character is the exception rather than the rule in the world of media, which is a disturbing reflection of larger oppressive social structures. That's why it feels refreshing to see a respectful portrayal in the form of Carole. We first meet her as an impoverished teenager in a big city without parents or a support network. Despite the financial and social odds stacked against her, Carole still longs to express herself and create a loving community through the power of music. Her dedication to her own creative integrity is a joy to watch, and as a musician myself, I found legitimate personal solace in her drive to be as artistically genuine as possible.

One of my favorite things about Carole is the ego-free support, sense of awe, and goodwill she displays toward other musicians. There's barely a hint of jealousy or competition between Carole and her main musical partner, Tuesday. The two get along amazingly well despite a few roadblocks, and Carole consistently honors their shared creative spirit. She even voices repeated praise for a rival musician named Angela, despite Angela's antagonistic remarks against the series' duo. As another impressive feat, Carole also manages to revive the joy of seasoned — and occasionally downtrodden — musicians due to her infectious creative passion. How can you not love such an inspirational character?!

Anthy Himemiya — Revolutionary Girl Utena

Revolutionary Girl Utena, is, well, revolutionary for a number of reasons. The show tackles gender essentialism head-on and makes some hefty statements about the toxicity of conventional social norms. Utena is an incredible character who challenges the classic patriarchal notions associated with princedom. I'd argue though, that her partner Anthy Himemiya is the true star of the show.  Without going into spoilers, Anthy is key to one of the biggest themes in the show: That for its own selfish gain, society is willing to endlessly enact cruel rigidity and heartlessness against women. It'd be both reductive and missing the larger point though, to interpret Anthy as a defenseless, subservient victim controlled by the harshness of a misogynistic culture. On the contrary, Anthy is perhaps the strongest figure in the entire series. Anthy does (at least in some ways) behave according to the interest of others, but she ultimately asserts her own worth and personal agency in a way that truly embodies the show's beautiful core. There are plenty of fascinating, insightful articles that go into depth about Revolutionary Girl Utena's symbolism and topics, so be sure to check some out. Anthy is a phenomenal character who stands out as one of the most memorable depictions of self-love, showing it's never too late to define your own life according to your needs, desires, and dreams.

Casca — Berserk

                              Berserk is likely my favorite manga, and undoubtedly my favorite work of dark fantasy. I always pair that praise with a very cautionary recommendation due to the intense gore and many disturbing sexual depictions throughout the series. While it's up to each individual to decide their limits in terms of extreme content, Kentaro Miura (the creator) softens Berserk's more unseemly edges by featuring sympathetic protagonists who organically evolve, and who are driven by immense love and support for one another in spite of a horrifyingly bleak world. That said, I find the central character Casca to be one of the strongest and most nuanced women in all of fiction. It's rare enough for a dark-skinned woman to be depicted at all in most media, and rare still for her to be given proper depth and well-deserved narrative development. Fortunately, Berserk gives us both.

In the Band of the Hawk arc — the first lengthy saga in Berserk, covered by the three recent films and the '90s anime — Casca is introduced as a well-regarded figure within the ranks of her mercenary brigade. Although she's portrayed as a strong fighter and a capable leader, the series deploys many different elements that prevent a one-sided characterization of Casca. For example, her tragic backstory highlights not only her strength and will to survive but also lends added weight to why she's so watchful of her comrades. After Casca is sent away by her own family as a child, she gains a new one in the form of the Band of the Hawk, and — much like a protective older sister — leads many of her men to safety on more than one occasion. The life and attachments Casca forges from the hell of her childhood imbues her character with skillfulness, tenacity, and meaningful emotional capacity. 

The love between Casca and Guts is a genuinely moving, reciprocal bond. While it's true that Guts saves Casca from demons on many occasions (which carries more than a hint of the misogynistic damsel-in-distress cliche), it's also true that Guts is saved from his lonely life largely because of Casca's love and presence. Though there's plenty to critique about the notion that masculine dependency is evidence of a healthy relationship, overall I find that Guts and Casca exhibit selfless, mutual gestures of love that challenge standard relational dynamics.

It can't be stressed enough how pivotal Casca is to Berserk's central storyline. Her badass skills as a fighter, coupled with her nuanced backstory and emotional depth, makes her one of my favorite anime characters of all time. 

Each anime in this list offers a uniquely touching testament to women of color. While by no means an exhaustive list, I hope you enjoyed it!

Are there other women of color from your favorite anime who aren't listed here? Let us know in the comments!

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