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snootlestheangel · 2 months
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Death Doesn't Want Me Snippet
*Ghoap zombie apocalypse au ft. Soap's family*
The fic will be mostly the generic descriptions of action and scenery of an apocalypse story, but there will also be "reflection" sections where it focuses on a specific character (mostly Ghost) and their inner thoughts and feelings with the whole situation they're in. This is an example of what that'll look like.
Haunted.
It's how Sarah describes the feeling she gets from their group's newest edition. She feels haunted.
The man in question has yet to say a word to any of them, even despite the fact he broke up an argument waiting to turn into a fight. His mere presence was intimidating enough to Trent and his friends, as they had quickly quieted and allowed Sarah to speak her mind. She's still not sure if the skull mask was the reason the mystery man was able to silence those idiots, but it's what they are claiming. Personally, she thinks they were all a bit intimidated by the massive sniper rifle resting comfortably across the man's back. She believes the weapon indicated he had more hidden elsewhere on his person, and that it would be safest if he were left alone.
In all honesty, Sarah isn't scared of their new shadow. Sure, he's rather large in stature, and the full skull face accented by a dark hood is intimidating, but she just doesn't have any fear of this man. It could be that he had stepped in to allow Sarah to tell those daft bastards the right plan, or maybe that the others had finally stopped belittling her and her family all for being Scottish.
Or maybe it's because she watched her youngest daughter hand him a thistle she had picked, and the fact he took it gently and stowed it in the open pocket of his duffel.
Either way, Sarah MacTavish can say with complete confidence that this phantom is not a threat to her and her family.
In fact, she feels comforted at the same time as feeling haunted. Haunted because this enigmatic figure tends to stay several meters behind the main group. Haunted because he's often spotted just out of the corner of her eye, giving her a start until she remembers the unspoken peace treaty they have with this physical manifestation of Death itself.
But comforted because at least one person here has a weapon and seems competent. Comforted because he very easily could have killed anyone he wanted and taken advantage of the others. But he hadn't. In fact, he expressed a gentleness that Sarah knew to be a quickly dying trait in this world of ruin. She has started to take for granted their unconventional guardian, and has grown rather fond of his presence. She almost wonders if the man has found himself in a situation he didn't expect to be in, almost like he's in too deep. She wonders if he's committed to playing a role as a guardian all because of that first interaction, where he came to Sarah's defense and supported her plan to head north towards a potential safe place.
She finds herself making jokes with her husband Daniel about how their girls are probably driving him insane with all the little gifts, but he's too chivalrous to act anything other than grateful each time. She makes jokes with her sister-in-law Eleanor about the man's almost supernatural existence. She jokes with her older brother Oliver about how their group is so unlucky they're being haunted during an apocalypse.
Sarah becomes so comfortable with being haunted that she's rather humbled one night. Humbled when she realizes they aren't the ones that are haunted.
It's a rather disturbing feeling Sarah gets as she watches the phantom one night. He's staring into the fire, brown eyes dancing with the flames, yet they were empty, devoid of emotion.
Haunted.
What's most disturbing about that look is how familiar it feels. How close it is to the same look her youngest brother gets from time to time. The same look everyone would ignore until John became himself again.
The empty stare of a soldier.
Sarah knew from the moment they met this man that he had a career similar to that of her brother John, but she had never quite faced that reality until now. She decides to do something about it.
And maybe it's because that look reminds her so much of her baby brother. And maybe it's because her motherly instincts start taking over. Either way, she decides she's going to make their spectral companion take a nap.
"Why don't yeh get some rest? We'll be fine till morning." Sarah whispers after quietly making her way over to the fire. He blinks slowly before looking up at her, the blank aspect of his expression not disappearing but the stare no longer holding a distance to it. He's grounded now, that she can tell, but what is visible of his face gives no indication to what he might be thinking. Or feeling. If he does such a thing, Sarah finds herself thinking. The man's eyes dart around their makeshift camp as he thinks, and Sarah feels a bit frustrated by his lack of a response.
"We'll be fine, I promise. A wee rest isnae gonna hurt anythin'." This makes him look at her again, and this time she can gather a bit of emotion coming from those amber eyes. He nods in agreement before quietly getting up and moving towards the edge of the group, just in the darkest part and nearly disappearing into the shadows.
But Sarah is left confused. He had looked back to her with an almost mournful look, like he knew something she didn't.
She didn't dwell on it. She couldn't afford to.
Instead, she trusted him. Trusted that haunted feeling as she put out the fire, and bathed them all in darkness.
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tourmalinedreams · 4 years
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Female anime/manga fan: Oh cool these two guy characters have a very strong friendship to the point where there are frequent jokes about their closeness and they risk their fucking lives for each other all the time. I like the thought of them being a couple because their chemistry is great and it’s nice to dream about mainstream anime/manga actually giving a shit about LGBT people.
Every anti-fujoshi in a hundred-mile radius: I must immediately go and yell at this filthy fetishizing cishet who is clearly only looking for more material to jack off to.
Female anime/manga fan: *Is gay/bi/trans/not even into NSFW shit*
Anti-fujoshi: Yes, these gross cishet assholes.
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cryptidwritings · 2 years
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"I'd Rather Not"
@themerrywhumpofmay
Day 28 - faked death, iron, ditch
[masterlist]
CW: Bad Whumpee, Whumpee turned to... murderer? Threat of death, gun, whumpee on the run
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Days were always quiet in a small town, which is why when a strange car rolls up to the local gas station, the locals always perk up.
Today was no different. The silver sedan parked at one of the two available pumps, and the driver got out, adjusting their clothing before they opened the doors and walked inside. They were covered. Gloves. Jacket. Pants. Boots.
Strange.
They perused the goods. Neighborhood kids stood in the refrigerated section where a TV sat playing the local news; cooling off from the heat of the summer and making snide comments but quieting as the stranger neared.
They grabbed a few bottles of water before making their way toward the front.
The cashier watched as the stranger walked down the aisle, grabbing random snacks off the shelf without so much as a side-ways glance. When they got to the counter, they dropped their arm-full of groceries before they reached to their pocket.
"All this plus fifty on pump one."
The cashier nodded, eyeing the stranger carefully as they scanned. They noticed them tapping their wallet on their gloved hand as they looked around. Their dark sunglasses barely hiding a rough shiner behind them.
The last bag of chips swept across the scanner with a beep, and the cashier input the amount for the gas.
"That'll be seventy-five dollars even."
The stranger opened their wallet and pulled out cash, tipping the wallet upside down until a few coins fell out onto their palm. They counted the change and looked at the groceries.
Just then the teenagers came up behind the stranger, muttering something, pointing, looking at their phone.
The stranger tensed, "I have seventy... maybe I'll just return some of the chips..."
"Eh, it's alright," the cashier said, reaching into their wallet, "I'll spot ya."
"...Really?"
"Hey, this you?" One of the teens asked, tapping the stranger on the shoulder. They turned, and on a phone screen was a drawing of a face. An incredible likeness.
"That's them!"
"Oh shit!!"
The stranger turned and walked out of the door, abandoning their wallet. The teens followed, as did the cashier as they muttered a curse under their breath.
"You kids get out of here!" They yelled, pulling back a couple of them and tossing them in the other direction, "I mean it! Get!"
"They killed someone!" one kid yelled, looking at them, "probably to get that car, don't you think?"
"I said get!" the cashier pointed down the road, keeping an eye on the stranger who was having trouble getting back into their car, "leave this to the grownups."
"Says you!" a kid mouthed off.
"If I see any lights coming my way I'll let ya mama's know what you were doing those two weeks ago!" The cashier yelled. The teens turned one at a time, flipping the cashier the middle finger before slumping off.
The cashier ran to the stranger's car, panting, noticing them thumbing at the key-fob in a panic. They were mumbling, whimpering, trying to get the car door open.
"Whoa there," they said, and the stranger jumped, looking at them as their hand hit the top of the car to steady themselves from falling back.
"L-leave me alone," they said, returning to the car. They grunted in frustration before putting their gloved hand to their mouth and pulling it off with their teeth.
The cashier's eyes widened as they caught sight of the sheer amount of bruises on the stranger's hand. The stranger caught them staring, and before the cashier knew it, they were being pressed up against the car with two hands gripping the collar of their work shirt.
"You didn't see anything, got it?" The stranger hissed.
The cashier raised their hands and nodded, and the stranger let them go, finally getting their hand on the button and opening the car door.
"Let me fill it up for ya, at least," the cashier offered, "I'm guessing ya have a ways to go. Oh, here."
They tossed the wallet over. The stranger took it, casting a wary eye on the cashier and watching as they opened the gas cap and put the pump in.
"Ya didn't really need to go in, ya coulda just taken the fifty worth and I woulda let ya. Don't get paid enough 'ta care."
No response. The cashier took a deep breath.
"Don't worry about them kids, they won't say nothin'. They're just bored is all."
"Can't say I blame them," the stranger said, crossing their arms, "I grew up in a place like this. Got out. Got more than I asked for."
"I can see that..." the pump popped, and the cashier took it out, replacing the gas cap, "Hope ya find peace wherever ya runnin' off to."
"In a few hours, I will," The stranger said, replacing their glove and looking at the cashier with a shaky smile, "they'll find a burning car in a ditch with a body inside it. They'll say it's mine. It might as well have been."
The cashier glanced down and raised their arms again as the barrel of a small pistol glint in the summer sun.
"It's so fucking hot!" the stranger grunted, pulling off the other glove and unzipping their jacket. Layer by layer, they revealed their mangled body to the cashier, who looked at them in shock.
The stranger looked down a second, stretching their free arm out and twisted the burnt, scarred skin around, letting the cashier take a good look.
"The bastard did this to me. I showed them kindness by killing them quickly. Get in the car."
The cashier took a beat.
"...I'd rather not."
The stranger sighed, their lips pressed into a line.
"Like I said, the cops need to find a body. I can shoot you first if you want. Get. In."
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I've created siblings.
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Yes. I'm brain dead.
Yes I have too much time.
Yes I'm dying
And yes. They over lay with Amly
I guess I'll explain them..woo..
Cemi:
He came to Snaktooth Island because he was dragged there by his older sister
He's not a well known icon, but he's known for his modeling gigs
He gets crushes pretty easily and gets upset when they don't like him back
Even though he looks like he would never hurt anyone, he could hurt anyone and will do it
He's really good at hiding and publicly speaking
When he first stepped on the island, he met Eggabell and fell in love with her
Then he met Triffany and fell in love with her, then Wiggle, and lastly Floofty
He doesn't like his sister because she spends time with Floofty
He doesn't like Chandlo(he got confused and thought he was dating Floofty) or Gramble because they have a thing for his crushes
He covers his left eye due to incident with a wild animal but his sister took most of the fall for him
His hut is right beside his sister's hut which is near the woods
In town, he's known as a bit of a stalker
He's relatively popular despite him acting shy which might add to his "coolness" but that's up to perceptive
Beffica made him a bracelet and he always keeps it on
Even though Lizbert's with Eggabell, Cemi doesn't hate her along with Wambus
He goes out at night to..do whatever he wants
You meet him in the desert where he's stalking helping Triffany
Charlia:
She came to Snaktooth Island because she wanted to study the snaxs and get away from the city
She took a liking towards Floofty and Snorpy since they're siblings and she just so happened to bring her younger brother with her
Her and Floofty get along due to their fascination of the bugsnax and both missing their limbs
She uses a prosthetic arm due to an incident that happened when she was younger
Amly tried stealing her arm and now Charlia always keeps it on her no matter what
You find her in the Sugerpines not near Chandlo or Snorpy but closer towards the mountain
Sometimes, she lifts Cemi into the air because he's light weight and because she thinks it's cute when he tries to get out her grasp
If someone is older then her, then she'll refer to them as a Miss, Mr, Mrs, and Mx
Snorpy fixes her arm when it's broken or just isn't working
Lizbert sometimes invites her on expeditions that way Charlia can grab some test subjects
She doesn't eat the snax, seeing them as..gross but she thinks that of anything she consumes
The experiments she does aren't harsh like Floofty's but it still involves scalpels and jars of unused parts
Besides doing experiments, she really good at sports mainly basketball and football
Dialogue in game:
Cemi:
Filbo
"He's really cool! He once complimented my fur AND gave me a high five!"
Wambus
"I don't appreciate him eyeing my wife, I don't see why Filbo thinks he's so great."
Beffica
"O M G! Cemi is like, the coolest grumpus here! I gave him a bracelet and he hasn't taken it off yet!"
Gramble
"He doesn't..like me.."
Wiggle
"Darling..he followed me for a whole day! I'm no stranger to stalkers but this is just ridiculous!"
Snorpy
"No comment."
Cromdo
"All he does is stalk people and everyone still think he's such a great guy!"
Amly
"Isn't that the stalker? Cemy right? Geez..I don't try to steal from him in case it directs his attention towards me."
Triffany
"Cemi? Oh dear..he stood at mine and Wamby's doorway and watched me sleep all night.."
Chandlo
"He assumes I'm in a relationship with Floofty and now sends me death threats.."
Floofty
"I'm confused on how him and Charlia are related."
Shelda
"Absolutely no comment on that..thing!"
Being asked about Floofty:
"I would say yes..but they haven't said anything about the love letters I sent.."
Charlia
Filbo
"She's so sweet, I would love to have an older sister like her!"
Wambus
"I'd like to know why she doesn't slap some sense into her brother, maybe then he'd stop with the stalking."
Beffica
"Eh, I don't speak to her but I do know that her and Cemi are related..I see the resemblance, but they don't act the same."
Gramble
"Oh..she's..very kind..and she drops off some bugsnax if she ever catches an extra one!"
Wiggle
"A lot less..strange then her brother, I would ask why her brothers like that, but I have a feeling she's a bit like him in a way.."
Snorpy
"Charlia's arm would always break so I would be the one to fix it for her, she's quite a fan of my work, mainly because I also have a sibling who is..different."
Cromdo
"A two bit goody-two shoes is what she is! She's just as bad as Beffica, but worse!"
Amly
"I can't stand her, she's too nice to everyone and doesn't get upset when I steal stuff from her!"
Triffany
"I'm not around her a lot, but she sure is nice to talk to when we're near!"
Chandlo
"Any friend of Snorpy, is a friend of mine. She can also can jump pretty high, she's a great opponent in basketball!"
Floofty
"A curious type, like Triffany but can hold back her joy in favor of science, if only she'd let me experiment on her."
Shelda
"Nothing evil seems to be stemming from in her..but still..avoid at all cost!"
Being asked about Floofty:
"I would..but I've seen what they do..and I rather keep my other arm.."
Meeting Cemi
"Ah! Wambus! I'm not eyeing ya wife! I swear!"
*calm down, i'm not wambus*
"Oh thank grump! I don't want to be thrown again.."
"Who are you anyways? You here to stalk too?"
*explains*
"A journalist? Did Lizbert ask you to be here..or something?"
"Whatever. I'm Cemi Bowtwist, I'm a model, you a fan?"
*Come back to town?*
"Oh no! No no no! If I go back, Wambus will rip me to shreds!"
*what did you do?*
"I..um..was watching Triffany sleep."
*that's creepy*
"Hey! Can ya blame me? She's married AND hot!"
"So no. I'm not coming back to town. Not until Wambus forgives me for my action!"
*why should he?*
"Because..he has to agree..his wife is really hot.."
*Sure I guess*
"Wowy! Thank you so much!"
*Wambus agrees as long as you stop*
"Oh great..sure..I guess.."
"Alright, who else is in town?"
*Gramble, Beffica, Filbo, and Wambus*
"Oh great..is Wiggle in town? If she's there, then I'll definitely come back!"
*Wiggle's in town*
"Yes! My girl is back! Awooo!!"
"Ha ha! Alright buddy boy, I'm-"
"Woah! Wait! I got to bring something for her! Ahh!!"
"Hey boy..can you..get me a Sweetiefly? The ones in the shape of hearts? If I give it to her, she might forget I followed her for a day.."
*gives Lovely Sweetiefly*
"Thank you so much! I guess I'll see you in town then, ciao buddy boy!"
Meeting Charlia
"Oh hiya! I haven't seen you around before..you're that journalist Miss Megafig told me about, right?"
"I knew it! But..I guess you came for no reason, Miss Megafig gone missin'..whya still here?"
*explains*
"Oh! That's rather kinda of ya!"
"They call me Charlia! Charlia Bowtwist! Nice to meet cha!"
*Come back to town?*
"Town? Well..I do miss my hut..but I'm about to make a break through! I've been testing this Strabby and learned that bugsnax don't have organs!"
"With this..I can finally figure out what bugsnax are!"
"But I need more.."
"If ya don't mind bitsy..could you get me a..oh..a Weenyworm and a Cinnasnail? If it's no trouble."
*got the worm and snail*
"Perfect! They'll do perfectly!"
"Hm..just as I expected, no organs! But that doesn't explain why they don't, maybe they're their own species? How come Miss Megafig is the only grumpus who discovered them?"
"So many unknown answers! I gotta get more info!"
"Maybe Mx Fizzlebean could help me..hey..are they in town?"
"If so..can you ask them if they're willing to help me with my studies."
*Floofty says they're gonna help*
"I always liked that grumpus...*sigh*.."
"I'm comin' back! I'll see ya in town bitsy!"
Welcome back message:
Cemi
"Hello Wiggle!"
"Oh..you.."
"I..brought you some Sweetieflies!"
"Cemi. I appreciate the thought..but this doesn't fix the fact you stalked me for a whole day!"
"I was making sure..you were safe!"
"....."
"How about a walk on the beach?"
"....."
"Hehehe.."
"......"
"I'll..just..leave them here.."
"......"
"Um..bye!"
Charlia
"Oh..hey sis."
"Baby brother! I'm so happy you're here!"
"Yeah..happy to see you too.."
"What brings you back anywho?"
"All my crushes are back and I plan to ask one out."
"I wish the best of luck to you little brother!"
"What about you?"
"Me and Mx Fizzlebean are gonna study Bugsanx again."
"Oh..well..can you hook me up with them? Tell them how cool I am?
"Sorry brother, they're just not interested in you."
"Yet."
"You really have a problem."
"No. You do."
"...."
"...."
"Well bye Ce!"
"Cya Char."
Interviews
Interviewing Cemi:
*Have time for an interview?*
"Of course, I'm always open for an interview!"
*Who are you?*
"The names Cemi Bowtwist, beginner model, lady master, and Grump City's most eligible bachelor!"
*Why come to Snaktooth Island?*
"I didn't want to come here, I had my mansion and my fame but my sister dragged me here."
"That's because you've been living under a rock. Duh."
*Thoughts on Bugsnax*
"Amazing, delicious, and will get me a lover!"
*If you're famous, shouldn't it be easy to find a lover?*
"Um..skip."
*Why did you leave town?*
"*sigh*"
"When Triffany and Wambus split, I tried going after her to see if I could romance her..and when I failed I came back and..Wambus was waiting there.."
"Safe to say I got out of there before he could land a blow."
*Maybe you should stop going after peoples wives*
"Eh.."
*Any info on Lizbert?*
"Meh..I don't really like her all that much. The only reason I involved myself with her was because she was the girlfriend of Eggabell."
*Another crush?*
"I've been single since I was a teen, give me a break."
*What happened to Lizbert?*
"Her and Eggabell had an argument and I tried getting with Eggabell before they made up but then they went missing, so sadly..I have no idea."
*That'll be it, thank you!*
"That was nice! I enjoy interviews very much!"
"I also found..this..laying around..so..here."
"Now I'm gonna try to get Floofty's attention, cya!"
*you received a strange key*
Interviewing Charlia:
*Have time for an interview?*
"I'm always open to chat about my experiments!"
*Who are you?*
"Charlia Bowtwist! Eldest of the two!"
*Two?*
"Yeah! I have a younger brother! He's the cutest thing ever!"
*Why come to Snaktooth Island?*
*Why did you want to escape?*
*Thoughts on Bugsnax?*
"They're really interesting and confusing..like..what are they really? And why is everyone interested in eating them? I know Miss Megafig said they were safe..but I don't get it.."
*Then what do you do with the Bugsnax?*
"Unlike everyone else..I study them and figure out why they change everyone's limbs, Mx Fizzlebean said if I want my arm back, I could eat one..but..I think that wouldn't work very much.."
*How did you lose your arm?*
"An accident regarding an animal when I was a kid..well..it was my brothers fault but I took most of the damage for him."
*Why did you leave town*
"I left..because the fighting was too much, I'm not new to arguments..but the screaming and constant fighting was too much to handle, so I left around when Snorpy and Mr Funkbun left."
*Any info on Lizbert?*
"Miss Megafig is really nice grumpus! She shows me the ropes of catching the snax and talks to me about personal issues, I liked speaking with her a lot!"
*What happened to Lizbert*
"I'm not sure..I was asleep when she and Eggabell went missing.."
"According to Mx Fizzlebean, they had an argument before they disappeared..so..maybe they're sorting things out on a secret part of the island!"
"That was rather quick..but fun!"
"You know..I found this earlier, here, you seem to be interested in this investigation stuff!"
*You were given a journal with a lock*
Reaction to death when and after:
Cemi
"H-Huh? Charlia..?"
"Why was I so mean to her..she..she just wanted to help me..and I shoved her away..
She didn't deserve to go..I was being a jerk..why did..those things..take her?
They knew didn't they?
About her suffering?
That's why they took her..
I need to be alone..go away.."
Charlia
"Noooooooo! Cemi no! Please grump no!! Don't..please..come back.."
"This has to be a dream..please..say it's a dream..he..he's not dead..no..
I'm a terrible big sister! I deserved to go, not him! Why take him you..you evil creatures of hell?!
Just..take me..please..I..I want to leave..please..take me..
Go away..please."
No more OCs. I can't be bothered to make more concepts..
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mysticpetals · 4 years
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Lovebug
Pairing: Jake × MC
Genre: fluff, humor
Word count: 1.5k
A/N: I really loved writing this one! Let me know what you think of the second person pov? Or do you prefer third person? Comments and reblogs are really really appreciated!!
Anonymous asked: 12. “He’s so pretty I think I’m gonna faint.” It’s MC x Jake, but the group (or whoever 😂) are in confusion over MCs sudden deep attraction for a random guy. Please? 🥰
Your college group might be extra but you love them to death. Now, only if the object of your affections also saw their kind heart behind all the craziness, your life would be complete.
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It had been a busy month for you and your friends, swamped with exams and assignments but it had finally ended today. Jessy was already sending everyone snaps about freedom and the rest of the group was lazing around on the grass. You had your back propped up against a tree and were talking to your mom about how the last exam went.
Hannah and Thomas were already lost in their own little world and Richy had already started annoying Dan, if the irritated expression on his face was anything to go by. As soon as your call ended, Jessy got up and cleared her throat to get everyone's attention. Only you looked up at her, the rest too busy with their shenanigans to notice her.
She gave you a disbelieving look as if to say, 'can you believe this?' and you smiled at her quickly reddening face.
"Hey, you morons! I'm trying to say something here!"
Her voice was so loud, it made some of the other students who were hanging around, look at your group with raised eyebrows. Embarrassed about her outburst, she quickly sat down again, this time with everyone's attention on her. She huffed in discontent, muttering about how it wouldn't have happened if they'd just listened to her the first time.
"Uh, Jessy? What did you want to say?" You asked and she perked up once again.
"Oh yeah! Guys, let's celebrate our new found freedom and go to Cherries!" She exclaimed.
Cherries was the cafe just outside the college campus and was the most popular spot for dates and group hangouts. Everyone loved to go there, as it had the best menu and the sweetest owner. Another plus was that since everyone went there, chances to stalk or bump into your crush were very high.
"Oh! That's a good idea." Richy nodded in support.
"Anything that'll get me out of his bullshit." Dan pointed a thumb at Richy, who only gave him a grin.
"Let's go then," Thomas said.
In no time, you all had occupied a corner table and were chatting up a storm, the other patrons giving you amused or annoyed looks.
"All I'm saying is, you did good filing a restraining order against that stalker," Richy told Hannah who smiled in reply.
"Yeah, all the creeping around and threats were getting a little too much," Hannah agreed as Thomas frowned.
"I'm just glad that you're safe now," he said, which had Hannah giving him a kiss and making Dan groan.
"Can you not do that in front of us?"
Richy nodded his head in agreement and Hannah only smirked in response, once again pulling Thomas to her.
Soon enough, your orders arrived and everyone busied themselves with eating, occasionally making jokes.
While everyone was eating, your eyes drifted off to Jake who had entered soon after your group. He was alone, with his laptop opened in front of him and busy typing. His eyes met yours for a moment and he gave you a wink which had you chuckling.
"What? What is it?" Jessy asked, eyes trailing over to where you were looking.
And before you could think about what you're saying, you had already started speaking.
"He's so pretty, I think I'm gonna faint," you said, still looking at Jake.
Jessy gasped and you finally turned your head towards her, and noticed that everyone was looking at you.
"What?" You squirmed, suddenly feeling self conscious.
"Did you just tell us who you like? Is that him?" Jessy asked.
Oh yeah. None of the others knew about your relationship with Jake. You had started off from a few odd encounters here and there and before you knew it, you had started talking and over time, it bloomed into a beautiful friendship. Jake had social anxiety and was pretty worried about meeting your friends, who you knew were a colorful bunch. So you had suggested to keep your friendship on a down low until he was comfortable enough to approach and spend time with them.
Hannah and Jessy were trying to get you to like and possibly date someone and to stop their eager matchmaking, you let it slip that you already had a crush on someone. You never revealed the name though, but judging by Hannah's knowing look, you were pretty sure they would figure it out with an Instagram search.
"Yes, that's him," you sighed, "but don't bring it up to him, please."
"So you're into dark and mysterious guys, huh?" Richy asked, pointedly looking at Jake's black hoodie.
"I guess so." You laughed and the sound made Jake look up from his laptop, seeing you enjoy your time with your friends. He felt a pang in his heart when he thought about how you might never be like this with him. The time you spent with him was mostly filled with comfortable silence and warm touches, and he loved that, but he wanted to laugh and joke around with you too, not just in private but with everyone seeing how well you got along with each other.
So with thought in mind, he started packing his stuff and got up, swinging his bag around one shoulder and approached your table. Thomas noticed him first and nudged you to look over.
You turned over and immediately straightened, a questioning gleam in your eyes. Maybe he should have discussed it with you first?
He greeted you with a hello, smiling a little at the rest of your friends who returned them with slight apprehension and looked at you once again.
"We're still on for tomorrow, right?" He asked and you could feel everyone's piercing eyes on you. Even Dan raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"Ah, yes, of course. I'll text you?" You said, confusion lacing your tone. You had never cancelled a hangout with him before, so you were curious as to what brought this on.
"Great. I'll see you tomorrow." He smiled and made his way towards the door, with his heart pounding in his chest. He just talked to you in front of your friends, and was surprised he hadn't wanted to run away. Maybe because you talked so much about them, he might have been getting a little comfortable with the idea of hanging out with them.
As soon as he was out, Richy turned on you so fast, it gave you whiplash.
"You little fox, what have you been doing behind our back?" He grinned and you groaned in reply, covering your face in your hands.
"Oh? Isn't it?" Thomas teased from beside Hannah who was looking at you in bewilderment. Seems like she hadn't processed what had happened.
Jessy shoved you playfully and then put an arm around your shoulder.
"It seems she didn't need our help after all."
"No, that's not what—" you started but we're interrupted by Dan.
"You know what they say, it's the quiet ones who you have to look out for."
"Ugh, guys it's seriously not like that," you said.
"So what is it like?" Richy asked eagerly and you sighed, knowing you'd have to tell them the whole story. After shooting a quick text to Jake, asking whether it was okay to tell them and him replying in an affirmation, you flagged a waitress and asked for coffee for everyone.
"Oh, that good of a story huh?" Hannah teased and you shook your head, smiling.
After telling them about the whole thing, giving special attention to the fact that you were only friends and Jake did not know of your feelings, and had social anxiety so that's why he didn't go out much, you waited for their response.
"So you do need our help, after all." Jessy nodded.
You looked at her in disbelief.
"That's all you got out of it?" You asked.
"We also got that there's a high chance he feels the same but is scared of being judged or losing you as a friend," Dan said.
"I don't know…." You trailed off uncertainly and Hannah patted your hand.
"Don't worry, we understand your dilemma and will help you."
"Help me?" You asked, tilting your head in confusion.
"Oh yeah, you're gonna have to introduce him to the family one day, no? We promise we'll behave," he smiled innocently.
You were pretty sure they were going to do something embarrassing but you were more worried about why Jake had done that. Was he saying he was ready to meet them? If so, you couldn't wait to introduce him to everyone. And if he didn't reciprocate your feelings, you were pretty content with him being your friend.
Only time would tell what fate had in store for you two.
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Quintessence
A Lucifer x MC's Over-protective! Sister fanfic
3.4k words
Genre: Angst
Trigger warning: use of violence; read at your own discretion.
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Quintessence
(noun.)
purest essence of a thing.
the intrinsic and central constituent of its character
most perfect embodiment of something
“She is my greatest treasure. If it is for her safety and happiness, I'd gladly sell my soul without any regrets.”
“.. I'm certain you're the most capable for the task and no one else.”
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
A refined silhouette of a ginger-haired female emerged from a black Bentley. With a cold breeze welcoming her, the silky-smooth hands instantly felt cold. Her pale cheeks redden as she puffed out a white mist. Trailing down the cold pavement as she left the parking lot, with only the moonlight as her guide. But the freezing darkness of the night is the least of her concern.
Despite working for two straight days, exhaustion doesn't bother her, for she is brimming with pure delight and excitement.
A week worth of work is done. Now I can spend another 5 days with her... Smile was plastered on her face and warmth enveloped her chest.
It's been 2 weeks since MC, her sister, returned for the wedding of their parents and decided to stay at her place. She should have gone back to her school dorm abroad a week ago, but chose not to. It is slightly since it is semestral break in her school but mainly due to a quarrel between her and 'the Mammon' or whoever he is. Apparently, he used her debit card without permission and withdraw big time only to lose all the money to his compulsive gambling.
"What a total jerk..." Is the only thing that left her mouth when MC told her about the issue. But oh well... Thanks to that fiend, I'm able to spend longer time with my ball of sunshine...
Grinning to herself, she reached the entrance of the apartment building only to be welcomed by the shivering back of a familiar white-haired, tan-skinned guy in brown leather jacket.
She only saw him once in a picture but there's no mistaking it.
"Excuse me mister, please don't block the way." It's the jerk, Mammon.
What a pain. I shouldn't have let him crossed my mind, then he might not have been here...
"Huh?... Oh, hey you. Do 'ya know the PIN number for this gate?" He arrogantly asked.
She just raised an eyebrow. "Why would I tell you?"
"Hey, watch your mouth human. I'm asking here nice—"
"You're Mammon, right?"
"Huh? How'd ya kn—"
"MC have no business with you. Leave before I call the guards."
"I'm MC's sister. Now if you excuse me." She passed by him and tapped her ID to the sensor to enter the building, only to be stopped by a firm grip.
"Stop interruptin' me! And who're ya? Ho—"
"Sister? My human have no sister..." He squinted his eyes, observing her. "You don't look at least alike! And why wouldn't she pick up her phone for 2 weeks already...? Don't tell me... You kidnapped her, don't you?!"
Her blood started to boil from his words. "Your... human? And you said you have no contact with her. How did you know she's here?"
"Of course through GPS, duh." Stating as if it's the most obvious thing to do, her thread of patience finally snapped.
"What...GP...S? You tracked my sister with GPS?! Are you out of your mind?! You demon..." She hissed, shaking his grip off her.
He reached to her shoulders and whispered to her ears, "I can kill you this instant, you kidnapper. So if you value your life, then scamper away. I'm taking my human." He stride pass her into the apartment but in just a few steps, he heard a beeping sound followed by the words, "MC, to the car! Use the emergency stairs, NOW!"
"Demon?" Yet, in response to her reaction, his eyes glinted as if having an idea. "Then what if I really am a demon?" Suddenly, a pair of twisted horns stuck out his head. Wings flapped on the small of his back. His clothes stupendously changed as he emits a bloodcurdling aura, instantly frozing her in horror.
And before he knew it, he was lying on the cold asphalt outside the establishment, holding to his horn and tail from the throbbing pain due to the back throw he barely comprehended.
Snapping a glare back up, he saw an ferocious aquamarine orbs of the lady.
A reaction he doesn't expect. And as if to shake his senses, he watched her tearing on the length of her deep blue pencil skirt up to her hips.
"Oi! Why are you stripping?! Are 'ya a pervert?!" What's she... No, that's not how humans strip, is it? Or does it? Why would she do that? Mammon is perplexed, flustered of the sight before him.
"Why would a demon dawdle around my MC...? What are you planning to do with her? You dare touch a single strand of her hair and I'll drag you to the pits of hell myself, you pervert stalker of a demon!" She snarled at the man on the floor, making Mammon's turn to feel infuriated.
"You..! You're getting into my nerves! That's it! I'mma shred you to pieces!" And he dash towards her.
Wrong move. Just a few inch of grabbing her, he met a heavy blow from her right foot to his gut, squeezing the air out of him. Before he could even recover, she followed with a left high kick under his chin. And then he realized...
Ahhh... So that slit is for a high kick...
Mammon flew, without even using his wings and plummet on his back, unconscious.
That'll... buy us some time. Ahh, right, MC. I should contact her. She should be on her way to the car already—
"Haahhh..." A sigh stopped her halfway her phone. A man clad in black long coat, with black hair parted to the right and ruby eyes emerges from the shadows. "Really... What a troublesome brother..." He mutters to himself, but enough for her to hear.
Brother... Another demon... She clicked her tongue. She knew her chance to escape is gone... but not her sister.
She clicked her speed dial and slid the device onto her right ear. But why? What did her sister to have a demon or two come claiming at her as theirs? Just why?
"MC, why... Ahh, no." It doesn't matter. Tothing matters right now but her beloved's safety. "There's a spare car keys under the car trunk cover. And please throw away your devices. Leave now. And please do not return to your school anymore. It's a dangerous place for you." Unlike before, calmness spread to the tips of her fingers. The only thing she needs to do is hold the bay until her sister leave the vicinity and find a safe place.
But this guy... He's different from the first one. It'll be tricky to hold him off. She scanned him on her peripheral vision.
"Hmm? Did you say MC? Do you perhaps, know her?"
"MC? Hmm... Well, do you?" She smiled at him as if nothing's wrong.
"MC is one of RAD students and an officer of the student council. She's also an important friend. Well, anyways. What happened to this guy here?" The black-haired man kicked the stray arm of Mammon, still in his demon form, to his chest.
"Him? Who knows? He's already here when I arrived." Her eyes smizes as her smile widens.
"He is? Maybe my eyes did fool me when I saw you throw and kick him."
"Yeah? All I said is he's here when I arrived. You did saw it, so why bother asking?" She chuckled at the man.
An amused smirk lines on the man's face. A glint of ominous energy dispersed in the air but didn't faze her a bit.
This causes a wider grin from the male. "Ohhh... You're quite interesting." It's first someone actually bite back at him other than his brothers—namely Satan and Belphegor, and a human woman who met him for the first time nonetheless. She even managed to withstand his intimidation with a smile.
"You knew who I am, do you?"
"Yeah, you're that thing's brother, aren't you? By the way Mr. Demon, I have a question for you." And she's completely aware what I am... Intriguing...
"What is it, Miss Human?" He narrowed his eyes, inspecting every movement her muscles make. Yet, in split second he is eyeing him, her smile suddenly crumbles into horror, which also appalled him.
What did she just realized I'm a demon..? No, she not looking at me anymore... He followed her line of sight and fall to one shadow a few meters behind him.
"Alexa, Lucifer... and Mammon?" A familiar voice rang, calling his attention. "What's happening?"
"MC... Hmm, So you're Alexa.." he returned his gaze, only to find the woman disappear from her spot. She stealthly dashed through his blind spot and hiding MC behind her.
"You hardheaded child... Why are you still in here?" She asked irritably, not removing her eyes from the threat in front of them.
"I'm worried! There seems to be a danger and as if I'm gonna leave you behind. You even said my school is dangerous." MC pouts. "So what's happening? And why is Mammon knocked out and in his demon—" she flinch from her own words.
"D–Demon cosplay!" She laughed nervously, slowly glancing to her sister, only to be petrified by her death stare.
"MC... You knew something about them, don't you?" Terrified, she shifted her gaze to the man in black. He raised an eyebrow, smirking in amusement.
"Lucifer! This is no time to make fun of me! Tell me what happened?"
"It's because of this idiot here," he kicked the demon on the asphalt again, "Taking off here, making trouble and misunderstanding. He even called Miss Alexa here your kidnapper and picking a fight."
MC sighed and glance back at her sister. The stern expression is not there anymore but she is clearly disappointed.
"I didn't inquire you of your sudden disappearance nor the transfer overseas since I know you don't want to talk about it. But I can't really ignore it anymore based on the current circumstances, so spill everything. I have the right to know, right Mr. Lucifer? Or should I call you Mr. Vice president?"
"Lucifer will do. Well, I suppose... Go on MC." Through his confirmation, everything is uncovered to Alexandria. From how she got in RAD, why she is brought there, the program she is undergoing and how her life goes in Devildom.
"What a troublesome program... Out of all the million students..." She sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose.
As MC finished her story, gloom filled her chest.
If only I knew that'll be my last day in Devildom, I should have— "Alright. She'll continue the exchange student program."
Lucifer raised an eyebrow, confused of the older female's decision. "Hmm? Are you sure?"
"A–Alexa?!" MC gripped and shooked her sisters shoulders vigorously. "What? You'd rather not? Then that's more ideal."
"No! I love Devildom! I'd love to continue studying in RAD!"
"Hmm, figures." She ruffles the younger's hair. "But... I also have my conditions." She shifted her gaze to the demon in black.
"Let's hear it."
"First, I'll be going with her." She held the head of the younger sibling, "I can't ensure her safety if I just leave her in a place swarming of predators."
"That's acceptable. Diavolo's approval won't be hard on that matter. And... The next one is?"
"The final condition, I'll tell President Diavolo myself." Lucifer cocked an eyebrow.
"Come again? Why—"
"My sister's safety is on the line. I won't compromise for something less. Or if you want to end the exchange student program right here, I'm also fine with it." Ruby and Aquamarine orbs bores through each other—the prior one pulling out first.
"Alright, since I'm in no position to make a decision about it."
"Come on. Just let me change my clothes. I'll also prepare my things for a moment."
"Sis? You mean, right now? And change clothes... Ahh!! Your favorite skirt! What happened?!"
"Long story. Anyways, I want to settle this as soon as possible. And these two here came to get you anyways."
"I only came here to clean the mess this idiot made."
"Yeah, yeah. If you say so... Ahh, and call me Alexandria. Only my sister could call me Alexa."
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They reached the Devildom few hours before the morning manifest. At the request of Alexandria, they went straight to Diavolo's residence, the Demon Lord's Castle.
"Welcome to Devildom, Alexandria. I am Diavolo. It's a pleasure to hear that a human like you wished to stay here."
"No, your Highness. It is of the greatest honor to meet a Crown Prince such as yourself, Master Diavolo." A deep curtsy from her gave Lucifer a pleased and impressed smile.
"Oh wow, as a human, I never thought you'd be well informed." Diavolo raised his eyebrows.
"Not at all, your Highness. I just figured it out along the way through your household." Her second statement astound the prince more.
"Amazing... What a curious person you are... Anyways, I heard your case from Lucifer. Tell me your second condition and I'll do my best to satisfy it."
"Then," she looked straight to his eyes, "I want you to make a pact with me," Everyone in the room but her and Diavolo froze from her statement.
"Wha—" MC wobbled on her feet.
"Wait a minute, you impud—" spite Lucifer, standing a few feet away beside Diavolo.
"—or that's my initial plan, but learning of your status in Devildom, that'll be a impudent request on my part." only to be cut off by her. "This concept of pact, it's similar to its meaning in the human world, I presume?"
"Hmm, yes it is, as far as I know." Replied the Demon Prince, serious expression now on his face.
"I see. Then, instead of your Highness making a pact with me... he might be more suitable for the task?" They followed her gaze not far off Diavolo and lands to the demon of pride.
He was repulsed of her sudden attention. "What did you say..?" His horns emerging, his set of huge, dark wings materializing. Despite having his respected Diavolo being beside him, he isn't called the Avatar of Pride for nothing. This shamelessness is just too much. "You, an insignificant human, wants to make a pact with me? Aren't you full of yourself?" Dark matter fill the atmosphere.
"Yes, well... I think a pact is a bit.." Diavolo winced.
"I know I'm asking for too much. But if I won't do this much, I can't protect her. I'm powerless against a demon."
"Hey stop there, human." The sin of greed butt in, "If that's yer' problem, then the Great Mammon here is already in pact with MC so this talk's settled." She looked at him for a second and squinted her eyes. "No, you won't do."
"You—"
"A demon who easily robbed her off all the money she worked hard on earning were definitely not cut to protect her, no– he's a threat to her well-being. Just any other demon won't also do. And this little girl is far too reckless to think of her own welfare. I can even imagine her throwing herself in front of raging demons." The little girl and her greedy demon were rendered speechless.
"That's.... True..." Diavolo and MC's acquaintances sweatdropped. That actually happened...
"Human's life is more fragile and shorter than you beings. I can't consider her pacts can keep her safe."
"I'm also trying my best to trust your race, but this is as far as I could. After all, I already witnessed two demons baring their fangs in front of me. I need an insurance, a bond I could actually hold on to."
"Even if you can't trust us, we also can't trust your words. What do we know? You may use my pact with ill intention. Pacts are absolute. A demon can't decline their master's orders." Lucifer's growl shakes the ground beneath her.
"I don't need you to trust me. Pacts are absolute, so do is the deal within it."
She faced the pair of burning crimson eyes skinning her alive. "I vow to use this pact solely for her safety and no one else. Should I go against it, you can have me. My soul, my whole existence; you can have everything of me."
"Wha—!! A–Alexa?!" MC's voice fell on deaf ears.
"She is my greatest treasure. If it is for her safety and happiness, I'd gladly sell my soul without any regrets." Unwavering, with no sense of lie nor fear her eyes ablaze, sending shiver down his spine.
He felt something: as extreme as as his revererence to the future Demon King; as intense as his fondness and affection towards his brothers.
Throughout the the moment they lock stares, she invades his senses, until she broke it to return her attention to the prince.
"So, is it possible for her to study here or not?"
"Are you sure? You'll really put your life on line?" With seriousness, Diavolo emphasized the weight her offer bears.
"Yes." A single word yet an embodiment of resolution tugs the corners of Diavolo's lips in admiration.
"Now that said it like that, everything makes perfect sense. I commend you. If I'm not tied with my responsibilities in Devildom, I, myself, might have accepted your proposal. That being said, Lucifer is the one who will decide as he is the one who will took on the duty." They returned their focus on the embodiment of pride, no longer in his demon form.
The said man then step towards her. When she's only inches away, he reached out to the stray ginger strands resting near her eyes and took it with feather light touch out of her face— with a malicious grin and expression is plastered on his face.
He took her chin in his thumb and index finger, pulling her face so close their noses almost touches and stares directly through her eyes, "Really? You'll give me everything? Your soul, your body? I can have it all?"
The fire that took him in a moment ago reemerges, without any signs of fear at all. "If I broke my promise, do whatever you want with me."
"I have a question. Out of all the demons here and the whole Devildom, why did you choose me?"
"I can feel your strength and great sense of responsiblity. I'm certain you're the only one who can do this task." Lucifer chuckled from her answer.
"You really know your way with word don't you? Just remember one thing. In this pact, I'm not your possession. You'll belong to me, is that clear? Just make one wrong move and your very existence will be mine."
"If by that you mean you will abide by the contract and do everything you could for MC then alright, I am yours." He let go of her chin and took a step back.
"Very well. I, Lucifer, am making a pact with you." The very instant he finished his words, a bearable searing is felt onto the center of her chest, right above her heart. She unconsciously held onto her chest from the foreign sensation.
"Ohh..? What a good spot for the mark to appear." Lucifer chuckled.
"Hey human," Mammon wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "That's incredible! 'Ya sure tied Lucifer around your finger! Now he can't do everything as he pleased. 'Ya know we'll make a great team. I'll teach you how to use the pact then let's take down that prideful man."
"How about this..." She grabbed the shoulder above her own. "You'll pay MC full or I'll bury you deeper than the pits of hell? I won't be needing Lucifer's powers to do so." Another hand grabbed him and when he looked up, a menacing Lucifer is towering over him.
"Let's not waste anymore of Diavolo's time. Mammon, let's talk about that debt once we get home."
MC held the hem of her shirt wearing a wry expression on her face. "Alexa...uhh..." The lady stared at the teen before reaching out to touch her cheeks.
"Ow–Oww, Owwie! Wec go!" The teen tried to pried her fingers from pinching her cheeks. "Ouch.. that hurts. You didn't have to do that.." MC pouts, massaging both of her throbbing red cheeks.
"That face suits you more."
"But still... I'm..."
"Hey, don't think too much or you'll exhaust your remaining braincells." The older female giggled.
"Hey... That's not nice..." Her little sister pouts again.
"Of course, I'm not a nice person after all." She gave her a subtle smile.
"MC, Alexandria, I'm not waiting any further." Lucifer called in the doorway, literally dragging Mammon's body by the collar.
"Let's talk about it later. Right now we should get some rest. I haven't been sleeping for two days you know. And you didn't sleep last night." Alexandria reached out for MC's free hand. "Let's go."
"...Hmm!" The youngest showed her usual bright smile that brings relief to her tightening chest.
Posted at last! Hahaha.
The idea of this story came to me in my busy schedule (and meh, I chose to write it during that time cause procastination called me.)
I did this first over my drabble "Dawn to Dusk" so this is actually my first story after half a year of not writing (I did a book in wattpad, but it's not Obey Me related)
I want to right a character different than our usual MC for a change, yet I don't wanna remove her out of the picture completely (or I'll die thinking to whom am I gonna pair Alexa 😆)
The flow so far moves the way I imagine it to be, though I don't know if Alexa's personality end the way I wanted it to be. And MC's name sure gave me a headache, so I was like, "meh, let's call her MC so everyone don't blend her character with Alexandria." I also initially want to make Alexa a "reader-insert" style but didn't because of the same reason.
Formatting sure gave me a hard time 😂 Took me 30 minutes adding that 'keep reading' button and fix that picture jumping to the end like an annoying grasshopper.
I've already started Chapter 2, meeting the 5 other demon brothers. 🤭🤭
If anyone have any suggestions, recommendations, request or violent reaction, you can reach me in the Ask box~~
Chapter 2, click here
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