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uollop · 11 months

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C-could we possibly get more Mermaid Vash? Mermay has me by the throat!

Pearlescent (Mer!Vash x Reader pt. 2)

Content: Mermaid Vash, GN! Reader, oceans, deep water, lifeguard reader, Reader almost drowns, blood, angst, Vash tries to introduce his favorite human to his brother but it.... does not go well.

Word count: 2.7k

Notes: Coming right up! I got like 3 anon asks for more Mer!Vash so I shall provide! Someone specifically asked for the reader to swim with Vash so I will be including that in this one :)) enjoy!

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You met with the merman nearly every day after that, always staying after your shift ended to spend some time with him. You had learned his name after he had arranged some seashells to form what seemed like letters. "Vash" is what you called him from then on out, and it seemed to be correct because he would respond to it, always letting out a happy chirp when you called him by his name.

Today, you sat in your lifeguard tower and watched the people on the beach. There weren't many people, as Fall had started to come and the coldness in the air was dissuading people from coming to the shore. Anyone who did come didn't stay too late, allowing you more time with your mermaid friend.

People were starting to clear out right now, as droplets of rain began to fall from the sky. The coolness of the water made you shudder, but you didn't mind. Today, you wore a red lifeguard jacket over your bathing suit, but most of your legs were still exposed. You knew your fishy friend would be excited about that.

As you watched the last of the people clear out of the beach, you looked out into the water, smiling when you saw a familiar head of blonde hair sticking out of the sea. When you made eye contact with him, he waved happily at you. You waved back and sat up, moving to climb down the lifeguard tower.

By the time your feet touched the sand, Vash had already pulled himself onto the rock by the shore. It had kind of become the spot that the two of you defaulted to. Today, he was splayed out across the rock, the droplets of rain falling against his skin as he stretched his arm above his head.

"Long day, huh?" You ask as you approach the rock, sitting next to him. He nodded, his eyes closed before he took in a long inhale through his nose, sitting up excitedly and looking at the bag you carried with you.

You had begun to bring things for him from the human world. It started when you attempted to eat a sandwich with him next to you on the rock. He had reached up and pulled a piece off without asking, stuffing it in his mouth. A look of delight had crossed his face as he reached for more, but you had pulled it away from him, telling him you would bring him one tomorrow.

You had kept your promise, bringing him different human foods pretty much every day. There were some he disliked, but for the most part he seemed to enjoy all of the things you'd bring.

Today, you reached into your large tote bag and pulled out a slightly smaller bag, climbing onto the rock next to him and reaching into the bag. You pulled out a glazed donut and handed it to him with a smile.

He looked at the sweet with curiosity, before placing his finger through the hole of the donut. You stifled a laugh as he looked at you expectantly.

"It's not a ring. It's food," You say as you pull another donut out of the bag, taking a bite of it and showing it to him, "See?"

His eyes widened and he mimicked your movement, biting into the donut. He chewed for a moment, a thoughtful look on his face before his eyes widened and he let out a very loud chirp, shoving the rest of the donut into his mouth.

"Woah! Be careful, or you'll choke!" You say as you pull the bag away when he reached for another one. He frowned and lowered his arm, slowly chewing the rest of the donut that was in his mouth and gently holding out his clawed hand for another one as he swallowed.

"That's better!" You chime as you reach in for another donut, placing it in his hand. He took a hold of it and took a slower bite, savoring the taste more this time. His eyes lit up with excitement and his tail flapped back and forth a bit. You couldn't help but smile.

"That good, huh?" You joke as you finish your donut, putting the bag away for now. He continued to eat his donut, being much more patient this time.

"I'll remember to bring more next time. They're called donuts." You say as you set your bag onto the sand, turning to look at him and seeing that he had finished his second donut. He happily rubbed his stomach before looking at you and chirping at you as if he was trying to tell you something. A soft frown settled on your face. You couldn't help but feel sad that you couldn't understand what he was saying. It seemed like he could understand you, but you struggled to understand the things he would try to communicate to you.

He noticed your frown and stopped chirping, letting out a sad sigh before he slipped into the water.

"W-wait! Are you leaving already?" You asked, concerned as you watch him slip into the water. He shakes his head and holds his hand out towards you. You look at his hand and back up at him before sliding your jacket off, letting the cool air settle on your skin.

"Alright, I'm coming... But if I get sick, it's on you." You joke before taking his hand, allowing him to pull you into the icy water.

You couldn't help but shiver as the cold sea washed over you. He noticed the movement from you and pulled you close. He wasn't very warm, but just the closeness alone was enough to warm your cheeks.

He chirped again and slowly started to swim, his arm still around you as he moved deeper into the ocean. You weren't sure what he was doing, but you trusted him. Eventually, he stopped. You could barely see the rock anymore as you glanced from the shore back towards him.

"What are you-" You're cut off when he pulls you under the water. Your eyes widening as you shut your mouth. The moon was bright today, despite the clouds of rain in the sky. You could see him in front of you, a bright smile on his face before he grabs your arm, pulling you close again. You couldn't help the butterflies in your chest at the close proximity, but he didn't seem to have a care in the world.

He pulled you deeper into the water, chirping as he swam. Eventually, you began to hear another, deeper chirping noise in the water. Vash chirped back happily, his grip on you loosening a bit. The deeper you went, the harder it was to see, but you could make out a shadow approaching the two of you.

Suddenly, you feel yourself being yanked harshly away from Vash's grasp. You flinched, almost letting out a yelp, but refraining as to not fill your lungs with water. You looked around anxiously, the dark water making it hard for you to tell which direction your merfriend was in. You felt a hand grab you, and for a moment you felt relief until you were pulled roughly towards the person who held your arm. Definitely not Vash.

You looked towards the person and see another merman. This one didn't seem to hold any of the kindness in his eyes that Vash normally did. His blue eyes were almost as cold as the water surrounding you as he bared his teeth at you, a scowl on his face. He had a long, silver tail and light blond hair that framed his face in the water as he moved closer to you, sniffing you before his grip on your arm tightened. You were starting to feel lightheaded due to the lack of air before you hear some angry chirping from behind you. You turned and Vash was there, grabbing the other merman's arm and trying to pull him off of you.

There was some growling and chirping exchanged between the two of them before Vash managed to pry the other merman off of you, frowning at him before grabbing your waist and pulling you back towards the surface of the water.

You were maybe a foot away from the surface when you felt something yank your leg. You slipped out of Vash's hand as you were dragged back away from the air you so desperately needed. You began to thrash around as the darkness of the depths consumed you again. You could barely see, but you managed to make out the silhouette of Vash swimming towards you. It seemed like he was struggling to catch up.

The burning in your lungs worsened as you were pulled further away from him. You reached out towards him, your fingers brushing his for a moment before the grasp around your ankle tightened, pulling you away from him. You could feel claws digging into your ankle, making you wince in pain. You continued to kick your legs and try to reach towards Vash, but it felt helpless. You felt like you were going to die. Black spots start to dot your vision as you lower your arm. The need to breathe was so bad, you knew you wouldn't last much longer.

You hear Vash chirp something, his voice sounding desperate and sad. You hear a quiet growl from the merman holding your ankle before the pressure on your leg was released. Your eyes widen and you begin to swim towards Vash, your legs burning as you held your arm out again. He grabbed your hand and pulled you towards his body, swimming as fast as he could to the surface of the water. The dark spots continued to cloud your vision as your grip on his hand loosened. You heard a panicked noise coming from him as he kept pulling you up, pushing you past the surface of the water.

You coughed and sputtered for air, the burning in your lungs not getting any better as you clung onto Vash for support. Your lungs ached. Your ankle hurt. Your muscles were sore. Vash seemed to notice your distress, quickly pulling you into his embrace, supporting you as you coughed and gasped for air. He began swimming back towards the rock, a disappointed look on his face as he rubs your back.

He had thought it might be a good idea to introduce you to Nai. He knew that his brother was cautious about humans and thought that, maybe if he showed him a good human that had been kind to him, Nai might change his mind and start to be more understanding.

He had not anticipated for Nai to be so aggressive. His brother was clearly curious, but went about testing his curiosity in the wrong way. He knew he had smelled blood in the water. Your ankle was definitely bleeding, and Vash couldn't help but feel it was his fault.

Vash swam up to your rock, attempting to lift you onto it. His lack of a second arm made it difficult for him to get you onto the rock, so he settled for leaning you against his body until you were able to pull yourself up on your own. The two of you sat like that for a while, his arm wrapped around you as you leaned against him, taking in shaky breaths and rubbing your eyes from the salt water.

"What..." you breathed nervously as you glanced back at him, "Who was that?"

He frowned at you before letting you go, allowing you to pull yourself onto the rock. He gathered a few seashells from the ocean floor before he popped up and pulled himself onto the rock as well, Using the shells to spell out something.

"Brother?" You asked as you looked at his shell writing. He nodded with a soft frown on his face before he gathered the shells again and started placing them again. 'Sorry'.

You looked at the words and touched his arm, gently rubbing your finger across his scars, "It's ok," you start, trying to sound as reassuring as you can without your voice shaking, "he seemed... Curious?" You pause, gauging his reaction before he nods. You nod back at him, a soft smile on your lips as you cough a few more times.

"It happens..." You say, looking down at your ankle and seeing a few puncture wounds in a circle around it. Dark red blood stained your skin, dripping down onto the rock. You frown and reach for your bag, shuffling through it trying to find your first-aid. Eventually you found it towards the bottom of the bag, your eyes widening when you see the small jewelry box next to it.

"Oh, yeah!" You chime as you pick up both boxes. You hand him the jewelry box and give him a smile as you begin to clean your wound. "Open it!" You grin, watching him as he opens the box. He gasps when he sees what's in the box, immediately letting out a happy chirp. He took out the necklace that was inside of it and showed it to you as if you hadn't already seen it.

"I know! I got it made with the pearls that you gave me," You say, reaching over and pointing at the large blue pearl in the middle. "This is the one that you showed me in the light. Pretty cool, huh?"

He nods as you resume cleaning your wound, wincing at the feeling of the alcohol pad against your skin before you start to bandage it. He watches you for a moment before looking back at the necklace, a soft smile on his face as he held it up in the moonlight.

You looked up at him with a gentle smile, enjoying the way he admired your necklace. You finish bandaging your ankle and turn your back towards him.

"Want to help me put it on?" You ask as you move any hair that might be in the way. He stares at your neck for a moment before nodding, reaching around you and clumsily closing the clasp of the necklace.

You turned back to him with a weary smile, exhausted from the events with Vash's brother.

"How does it look?"

His cheeks turn a light pink before he smiles and gives you a thumbs up. You nod and look down at the necklace, admiring the way it shines.

"Thank you again for the treasures you gave me the first time we met. That was very kind of you." You say as you fidget with the necklace. He tilts his head and nods, giving you a teeth-filled grin as his eyes shine as if he had an idea.

He slides off the rock and into the water, holding up a finger as if to tell you he'd be back. You gave him a thumbs up and watched as he swam away, letting out a sigh as you rub your sore ankle.

Vash swam towards the reef where he and his brother lived, a smile on his face as he started breaking off a few of the pieces of brightly colored coral. He had seen humans give each other colorful bouquets of some kind of plant and he wanted to give you something similar as a thank you for the human food and as an apology for his brother's behavior.

A low growl comes from behind Vash as he turns and sees Nai. Speak of the devil and he shall appear.

Nai begins to reprimand Vash for bringing a human so close to their home, his angry chirps raining down on Vash's ears as he looks away, a little ashamed.

Vash tries to explain that you weren't like the humans in the stories that Nai would talk about. That you were kind and generous. That you had been staying late at the beach every day, talking with him, and that you were simply different than other humans.

Vash's explanation didn't do much to ease Nai's frustration. The older twin glanced down at his brother's hand and saw the make-shift bouquet, a scowl crossing his face. He asked what he was doing and Vash's face flushed as he shook his head and swam past his brother, not answering him.

Nai watched him swim away, letting out an angry sigh. He knew that his brother was naive, but he hadn't realized it had gotten this bad. He quietly allowed his brother to swim away, though. They would be having a talk later about this human.

Masterlist | Ao3

#trigun stampede #trigun #trigun x reader #vash x reader #vash the stampede #trigun vash x reader #vash the stampede x reader #vash trigun #mermaid au #mermay 2023 #mermay #mer au

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crescencestudio · 9 months

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Devlog #33 | 07.26.23

Hi everyone!

It's only been a month (per usual) since the last devlog. But it feels like so long ago! Very weird that last devlog I hadn't even released Intertwine yet. But here we are, back with another one!

Before we get into things, I want to extend the biggest thank you to everyone who has played and supported intertwine!

if you havent played yet, here it is. this is me on my knees asking because i am quite proud of it and what our team accomplished in two months!

in the almost month it's been out, we stand at almost 15k total plays and 200+ reviews which is so crazy to me. i never would've expected that kind of reception for our little game and when i say it has been so motivating for alaris!!! u dont even know!!!

thank you again for all the kind words---i know you are all Sick of me talking about it but i don't know how else to express my gratitude <3 it means so much to me ;_;

I wanted to make sure I inserted an official section for it in the Devlog just to really thank you all for the support. But with that, I shall get into the updates!

But not before a quick belated happy birthday to Fenir!

Writing

I posted it earlier this week, but I HAVE!!! THE MOST EXCITING NEWS!!! At least for me.

I FINISHED DRUK'S FIRST DRAFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We all know how long this has been in the making. I've been talking about his route for what feels like an eternity. Evidently, it's Very Normal to experience burnout, struggles with motivation, creative ruts, etc. etc. at this point in development. The initial and final stages of development are easier because your motivation is up. In the beginning, it's like Wow!! This is Fun!! And towards the end, it's like Wow!!! I actually Fckn Made It!!!!

And so the middle part of development, aka the stage I just entered with Druk's route, is the slog.

Now that I've overcome that initial hurdle, while I'm not near the end of development, I do feel like I will have a better handle of progress on the following routes since I have a better set of expectations and tools on how to get through this stage (compared to when I initially started Druk's route, and I was like what are all these Feelings?? Why am I Struggling so much??).

That being said, WE ARE OVER HALFWAY DONE WITH THE SCRIPT! It currently stands at 200k words including the demo, and with how each of the routes have been shaping up, we have about 150k left to go. Wow!!!!! It is crazy to know I've written that much for Alaris, and this feels like such an exciting milestone to know that I'm over halfway there for the script!

We also have just about wrapped up Fenir's developmental edits, so that makes Kayn and Fenir's foundational versions of their routes done (all that would be left at this point is line tweaking and/or revisions based on beta feedback)!! Overall, this was a really exciting month for writing updates, and I'm so happy to feel back on track with Alaris development <3 I also finished my dissertation proposal in case anyone is keeping track of that HEEHOO

Art

Most of my attention for art was (un?)fortunately on Intertwine this month AGAIN. I really had anticipated being able to dive right into Alaris and irl work this month after Otojam ended. But the reception to Intertwine made it so I needed to dedicate some time to "marketing" artwork aka the artwork I like to make when reaching certain milestones of support (e.g., 1k downloads, etc.). Obviously these aren't necessary, but I like to show my thanks and appreciation in some way, and the artwork is what feels best conveys my gratitude.

Because we hit milestones relatively quickly, I ended up having to make those pieces faster than I anticipated prior to release. So I spent the first half of this month mostly on intertwine "promotional/apprecation" artwork. Near the tail end of this month though, I've prioritized Alaris artwork and have made progress on both the Kickstarter physical rewards and some CG sketches!

sneaky peeky of pretty mermay Aisa

Vui continues to hit it out of the park with the backgrounds. Most of them are spoilers at this point. But I do have one that isn't too bad of a spoiler! And because you all have been so supportive and patient with me, I show hehe

vui and his bg mastery: a preview of the dragon springs

The demo mentions dragon springs (I..... think......... LMAO), and here is a preview of what those dragon springs can look like. Wonder what the context will be in which we visit them, teehee! I'm in love with the way Vui brings the fantasy world of Alaris to life. I am so grateful for him ^^

Market Research

My wrist was feeling ~delicate~ this month due to Otojam crunch and then post-release pieces. So I don't have any actual art pieces to showcase this month for market research. I did play Otojam games and started Cupid Parasite (ryuki and allan my beloveds). But crescence's wrist needs to relax LOL. So no art pieces more than necessary for this month!

I will send some love to my besties over at Ravenstar Games though! If you haven't heard, they have a game currently in development called Lost in Limbo. It looks sick as hell, and the team is unbelievable talented and hardworking. This month to celebrate Barbie, they were able to sneak this promotional piece in, even while working on their Master's ((Do you see...... a familiar group of people..... heh))

Alaris x Lost in Limbo x Barbie the collaboration of the century

That's all from me for now. Thank you again for all the support and love on Intertwine! I've truly cherished all the fanwork, reviews, kind messages, etc.

That being said, while it was a bit of a struggle getting back returning to the Alaris world initially (I was literally like what.... was the plot of this again... LMAOsazodujf), it's been so rewarding to return to my OG gang. The intertwine release and return to Alaris work has also been strangely sentimental since it's reminded me how far I've come in the two years I've been in this dev Thang. As always thank you for your continued support (and for supporting Alaris since it's inception when I was a Wee Dev), and I look forward to bringing you more updates in the future <3

See you all next month, and stay safe!

#devlog #alaris

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naffeclipse · 9 months

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*Breaks down the door with my foot. Cue me throwing on a pair of shades and sliding right into your blog.*

*Pointing, while screaming at the top of my lungs*

WHAT ‼️

IS ‼️

UP ‼️

NAFFECLIPSE ECLIPSED GANG ‼️‼️‼️

The chronically online Instagram user…/hj

The one who makes those meme comps…

FANDOM has finally arrived to TUMBLR 😎😎😎

Party rocking in the house tonight frfr. Someone start the celebratory music STAT ‼️

Now after waiting since 2021 I shall lurk and invade, making my way, my presence known in the DCA Tumblr community. I have been perceiving Naff for the longest time since bUT I shall not stop there.

I shall go around and appreciate more of my favorite creators from this community and you shall NOT ‼️

I repeat. Shall NOT ‼️ Stop me in my silly quest. Or with my silly commentary.

>:)

Now Naff.

<3333

Lovely lovely Naff you.

I can make my silly comments known to you properly about your lovely fics and AU ideas 🙌

I have been perceiving your blog since my dear friend who helped me create those posts told me that you had one. I’ve been around since your MerMay oneshots. I have been here, when the Sleuth Jesters series was new and I’ve been loving. LOVING. Your work since then

You’re an excellent writer! I love your writing style so much, you put so much life and care into the characters you write. I can close my eyes and daydream about what they look like, what they’re doing, like I’m watching a movie about them.

Sleuth Jesters series? Smh. That is mentally a Netflix TV series in my head with bonus features behind the scenes 🫣

Cryptid Sightings series? Meep’s design of the boys pops up in my brain, and it’s in full 3D playing on the big movie cinema screen in my brain. Popcorn and everything 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

All of your other fics too work the same way, I can genuinely imagine them getting an adaptation of sorts/srs

Naff the Eclipsed Squared you are truly goated.

Every time you write something, I go unhinged. I devour on all of the words like multiple Mukbangs back to back. I blend them like a nice milkshake to drink. Idc how many words there are Naff. I feast well on reading whatever is provided anyways >:0

Now farewell…Eclipsed gang. Farewell MB!Clip simps and everyone alike. I shall continue now in my goofy ahhh appreciation for my fav content creators in this community.

Naff I am throwing flowers, coins, chocolates, hearts at your doorstep and whatever else you will enjoy. Take it all.

💞💞💞💞💞💞💗💗💗💗💗💗‼️‼️‼️

*Now cue me running out of your broken down door.*

*I shall perceive Bean next mwahahaha*

AHHHH HI HELLO I'M MELTING!!! YOU'RE SO SWEET EEEEEEEEEE!!!! You're here, Fandom! You're so sweet and I'm melting at every word, ahhh! Welcome to Tumblr!!!

#everyone say hi Fandom!!!#http-redshoes

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blackberrysummerblog · 1 year

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(Not even close to Six) Sentence Sunday

Hi all, and thank you so much to everyone who tagged me last week! I haven’t been doing as much writing as I’d like because there’s some work being done on the part of my house where I usually write, and there’s just literally nowhere else I can set up shop. I’m sitting on my couch right now with my ipad resting on the arm while I attempt to type this post on a bluetooth keyboard wobbling in my lap…the worst.

I was going to post a few bits from two new WIPs I’m doing (one will be for mermay if I get it done in time!), but I also wanted to share this scene from my crucible marriage fic. Then it was just going to be too long, so, here: I’ve been working in more Mage-related plot and this is a scene where Simon is returning home after being sent off on another bullshit MacGuffin mission.

I’m reading when Simon slinks in, the avenging angel as he’s seldom portrayed in film and literature. “I’m so beat, Baz.”

He looks it. Simon’s shoulders slump as he drags himself across the room, kicking his shoes off along the way. He yawns extravagantly, and I notice a bruise on his jaw.

I let my book drift to the side and watch him climb onto the bed; his eyelids droop as he crawls toward me on all fours. Without giving pause or so much as another word, Simon clambers over me and drops down on top of my stomach, one leg pressed between mine and his head nuzzling into my chest. He gives a deep, satisfied sigh as he wraps his arms around my ribcage.

I lift my book and consider giving him a thwack, but instead I bury my nose in his hair and kiss the top of his head. “My poor love. Day not as easy as promised, hmm?” Snow’s head moves from side to side, his nose buried in my shirt. He’s roasting hot, as always, and heavy, though not enough to hurt me. He smells of sweat, smoke, frying butter, and something else. It’s some kind of dirt, possibly soot—I’ll have to spell both him and the bedclothes clean once he’s asleep, which based on the evidence will be in about thirty seconds. “Shall I read to you?” I murmur, well aware that he won’t be the least bit interested in Heart of Darkness.

Snow mumbles something that sounds like “Love the sound of your voice,” then shifts his face so that his mouth is less in my clothing. “’S okay for me to sleep on you,” he says—it’s not a question. He’s an unreserved nightmare, sent to destroy my peace and drool on my favorite shirt.

“Hmmph.” Bracing my arms over his ridiculous broad shoulders, I begin to read aloud. What does it mean that he’s this comfortable with me already? Am I the person he wants comfort from now, and if so, why? Have I given him any reason to believe I’ll give it? Simon sighs in what seems to be both exhaustion and contentment when I begin reading aloud. He wriggles back and forth in a manner that feels somehow impossibly good and innocent all at once, like I’m simply an extension of the bed he’s making himself comfortable on. Sure enough, he’s snoring softly within minutes, and I let the book drop again so that I can stroke his hair. It’s thick enough that his scalp is barely visible when my fingers rake through his curls. I spell Simon clean and perform a Kiss it better on his bruise, although I can’t reach his jawline to kiss. Stroking it lightly while kissing his forehead seems to do the trick. “Oh, Simon, love.” I indulge myself enough to rub small circles on his back, between and below his wings, resting the palm of my other hand on the nape of his neck. “Why do you let him do this to you?” Tugging the back of his t-shirt up, I check for kidney damage before gently rolling him onto his side to examine his chest and stomach. There’s a few scratches but no sign of internal bleeding, thank snakes.

Deciding against changing into pajamas, I merely turn off the light and nestle back down into my pillows, unsurprised when Simon rolls back over so he’s half on top of me, his arm and leg landing like dead weight across my body.

Magic above, I love him with every aching cell in my heart.

I’d return every cut, every bruise, every hurt he suffers threefold, if I could. The worst part is the Mage’s indifference; Snow performs his duty as if it’s enough, and that someday he’ll come home to his mentor’s smiles and open arms, and praise for a job well done. Meanwhile the son of a direhog barely seems to notice the bits and pieces being flayed off his protege with each mission; it’s the Mage’s due, and it never even seems to occur to him that Simon would light up at a single warm word from him. Snakes, it wouldn’t occur to him to want Simon to light up.

“Sweetheart,” I murmur, because Snow is asleep and can’t hear me. “Darling.” I run my fingers through his hair lightly, so lightly. If I were human—if I were alive—I’d have to shift him soon; his great heavy body would be crushing my aortic artery right now and starving me of oxygen. Simon Snow-Pitch nuzzles against me in his sleep, his arms tightening around me as he rubs his face on my chest. “I’ll take care of you. Always,” I whisper into thick bronze curls. I don’t mean to, but my lips wander down to his ear and I hear myself whisper again, “Darling.” It’s barely noticeable, but Simon smiles at whatever dream he’s having, and then softly exhales.

Sorry if I tag anyone who’s already posted today! @palimpsessed @larkral @thehoneyedhufflepuff @artsyunderstudy @hushed-chorus @thewholelemon @imagineacoolusername @raenestee @ivelovedhimthroughworse @bazzybelle @you-remind-me-of-the-babe @j-nipper-95 @cutestkilla @alleycat0306 @sailorblossoms @stardustasincocaine @valeffelees and anyone else who’d like to share!

#six sentence sunday #snowbaz #simon snow #baz pitch #wip #crucible marriage au #crucible au

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chaoticgoodlawyerwrites · 2 years

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Sneak peak of Chapter 20!!

Trying to get this out this week! Yes, yes, the lesbian mermay fic has be by the neck, but I can't stay away from Bingdi and his A-Yuan for long!

Shizun can be badass, as a treat.

_________

Bright lights drew the attention of the crowd. One, two, then a dozen emergency flares sparked around the competition areas, all of them representing at least one disciple asking for immediate help.

“Enough of this. Master Liu is correct. A number of us go in and protect what disciples we can, handling threats that would slay our next generation. Whoever is unable to fight should remain and help organize the incoming disciples as they will likely be panicked or injured.”

“And who are you to order us around, Sect Leader Shen?” Someone else asked at the back of the crowd. Probably from Huan Hua palace, if he was being honest.

He gave the room an unimpressed look. “Listen to me or don’t. I only command those who have sworn to me; the rest may determine their course of action. Cang Qiong Sect!”

“Yes, Sect Leader,” intoned his people. Shen Qingqiu strode to the edge of the balcony, Liu Qingge beside him.

He drew Xiu Ya and ordered, “Scatter. We have much ground to cover. I have no more talismans to give; we shall just have to do our best. Be smart; if it saves more lives holding up with some disciples in a warded cave before backup arrives, do that. I will not lose one of you to this.”

“Yes, Sect Leader.”

“Move out!”

Shen Qingqiu flew, ignoring the System giving him coolness points. He had demons to slay, children to save, and a husband to find.

All things considered, Luo Binghe thought things were going well.

He had easily slain a number of his fellow demons during the day, hoping that his work would be enough to put him in the lead and win. He had the advantage of knowing that they only had one day to actually compete, and he was acting like it.

What could he say; he wanted A-Yuan to open his present guilt free.

It had been a bit annoying dealing with all the younger disciples looking to follow him. He had no time for their whining! He had a competition to win! Conscious of his image, he had been kind and charming to each of them, leaving them in a safe place with one of Shen Yuan’s brilliant talismans before they even realized what he was doing.

The real challenge began when night fell and Mobei-Jun’s group arrived. These demons would have been impossible if not for his focused training for the past several months, but now they were just interesting to battle.

He was mentally trying to work out how to slay the horde of ghost-head spiders that had somehow managed to surround him when a wave of spiritual energy passed over his head, skewering the demons wholesale. Binghe turned with a grin as a familiar body landed beside him, “Shizun!”

“Binghe,” he replied, easy tone not quite able to hide his relief. “It seems my disciple has gotten into quite a situation. I shall have to assist him.”

Luo Binghe beamed at him. “Thanking Shizun.”

“Allow me to handle this. You’ve worked hard,” Shen Yuan said before closing his eyes for a moment, making several signs with one of his hands, and moving. Xiu Ya took off, going after targets with a single minded purpose while Shen Yuan danced around him, protective as he decimated the area with waves of his fan. His eyes blazed as he fought and Luo Binghe could not look away from him.

It was over in less than a minute.

Shen Yuan scanned the area one more time for enemies before he straightened and Xiu Ya returned to his side, obediently waiting for a command. “There, that’s better, hm?”

#Binghe: 👁👄👁#he is LOOKING

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themarginalartist · 2 years

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Well now I think we need to see Mer-Moon to complete the collection. Also, will you be finishing the MerMay fic or will it have to wait until next year? Dumb question, I know.

I shall gift you a very sketchy version of Moon boi. Design still needs work but I am digging the vibe I got going. I want something around his neck like Sunny but it’s feeling better if he doesn’t which is interesting, and debating making the fin on his ‘hat’ go all the way.

And I do plan on completing the fic! I did start it late in the month lol. I have a vague feeling there’s at least 2-3 chapters of it to go? I’m trying to rein in the chapter count (but not the word count apparently lmao).

#answers #marginaldoodles #fnaf #fnaf moon #mermay 2022 #fic stuff

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shibaraki · 1 year

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I know the first mermay fic is out and I see everyone in your ask box being hella hyped about it and I'm so angry coz I still haven't found the time 😭😭😭😭

but I have it open in a tab, perhaps later I shall reward myself with a 26k long bedtime story lsuxnxuxbs I am insanely excited about it

I'm so proud of you tho 🥺 go Monty!!!!

EEEEEE HI BABY please don’t worry about reading it right away, focus on whatever you need to now!!! it’ll be waiting there for you after!!!! and THANK YOU SM I already miss bakugo so bad lmfaodkdkd it was such a pleasure to write (^人^)

#asks #mutuals #🏝️ monty’s beach episode

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willow-frog · 2 years

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A/n: This is pretty much inspired by the little mermaid. It just makes sense for these two, and I just can’t explain it.

~You are the heir to the L/n throne, and because of this you couldn’t find a way to continue any of your hobbies, like going to the beach to swim. That was until you heard an interesting rumor.~

Mermay Masterlist

Part two

Warning slight yandere tendencies

NOT PROOFREAD

“Yeah I’ll get through it, I just need to finish reading through this.” You told her, pointing to the mountain of announcements. She nodded and put the requests on another desk somewhere in the room. “Shall I bring you your lunch now?” She asked.

“Yes, thank you.” You said, offering her an exhausted smile. She righted it and walked out of the room, closing the door softly behind her. You sighed and pulled on your hair. Your parents have already been gone for a couple of months and they haven’t written you back recently.

This has caused the whole castle to go into a panic and rumors have been spreading faster than normal. The most popular one is that the kingdom your parents visited has been holding your parents hostage. A close second in popularity is that your parents have run away and left you in charge of the kingdom permanently.

Either way there wasn’t much you could do right now except try and keep the kingdom from falling. What you wouldn’t give to have just one day of peace. Free of all the rumors and all the pressure that has been suffocating you recently.

You haven’t even been able to get a good night's sleep because of all the tasks you’ve had to be doing. The tasks were obviously supposed to be handled by two mature adults and not one young adult who hasn’t had any experience or knowledge of what they were doing.

You honestly just wished everything could disappear.

Just as you thought that there was whispering coming from outside of your room. “What do you think happened to the king and queen?” One of the voices whispered. “Maybe they asked the sea witch to get away from all that work.” The other one snickered. “Can’t say I would blame them. I would give so much just to dump my responsibilities on some poor unfortunate soul.” The first voice responded.

‘Sea witch?’ You questioned. “Get back to work you two!” The voice of your maid rang through the halls. The two that were gossiping immediately stopped and walked off some other direction while your maid came in with your lunch.

“I’m sorry your highness, I’ll try to keep the gossipers under control from now on.” She apologized and walked out of the room before anything else could be said. You sighed and continued your long work praying that you finish early so you can investigate this “sea witch” rumor.

After 6 long hours of continuous work you had finally finished and you were exhausted. But you decided that whatever this little investigation would take you would be interesting.

You couldn’t ask anybody because it would be pretty strange if the next ruler of your kingdom went around asking about witches. So you decided that your first stop would be the ocean. You would have to sneak out though so you could go by yourself.

When you finally found a path that would take you to the beach without too much of a possibility of running into someone. While on your walk you got this weird feeling in the pit of your stomach, but you continued on.

When you got to the beach there wasn’t anything that looked ordinary. You started looking around for some sort of abnormalities but you couldn’t see anything.

After a while you thought about giving up. You were tired, cold, confused, and slightly annoyed. You sat down and after a while you felt a presence somewhere near you.

A blond man with a strange black streak sat down next to you and smiled. “Your highness, do you really think that you should be out here at this hour?” He asked. You looked closer and he was wearing the kingdom’s emblem on the right side of his chest. This was common for people who worked at the castle to have. You can't say that he looked familiar, but recently you’ve mostly been in your room.

“Sorry I’m Denki Kaminari, I was just recently used to keeping an eye on you.” He said, offering you his hand to shake. “Oh it’s nice to meet you Kaminari.” You said, shaking his hand.

When you tried to let go you felt a spark go through your whole body. His grip ended up hitting tighter. “Anyways I heard from a little birdie that you were looking for the sea witch.” He said. “Umm how did you-“ you tried to ask before you were cut off. “That’s great!” He shouted. You were about to open your mouth again when he started to pull you somewhere. “Come on, I know where you can find her!” He exclaimed while tugging on your arm.

After a while of being dragged you ended up in a strange cave. It didn’t even look real, there was bioluminescent algae everywhere and there were vines covering the entrance.

And in the middle of the cave there was a small pool of water. You went to look into it and when you leaned over you were pushed in.

“Oh you poor unfortunate soul, what’s brought you to me?”

#bnha #mermay 2022 #x reader #mermay #bnha fluff #fluff #merman #mermaid bnha #mermaid #mina ashido #denki #denki kaminari #mina x reader #denki x reader #slight yandere

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thestrangest-doll-inthe-valley · 2 years

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Stories So Far:

*the name of the story will have a hyperlink to the A03 page if it is posted, otherwise most links after the title will take you to posts about the stories

Primary A03: EyesoftheDevilsWater

Secondary A03: Regression Themed Stories (IF YOU DON’T LIKE THEN PLEASE DON’T READ OR HARASS THE DOLL/ME ABOUT YOUR DISLIKE OR DISCOMFORT- ALL REGRESSION SCENES ARE STRICTLY NON SEXUAL), SunlitMoon

Regarding Requests/Asks:

I will: write for fandoms I am part of, complete oneshots and stories requested (they may contain my own twists, will always discuss), answer and write for imagines/head canons, regression stories, romance stories- fluffy and tragic alike, trauma themes and stories, neurodivergent themes and characters

I WON’T: write for fandoms I am not interested (the quality and accuracy would be garbage and time to write it would take forever), write stories or oneshots with pairings or elements or tropes that I disagree with/am uncomfortable with (i.e.: underage/underage intimacy- preteens holding hands and chaste kisses are as far as I will go, more that I cannot currently think of)

Overall: Ask and you shall either receive or be responded to with a polite decline

My Fandoms:

Naruto

The Boys

Hannibal

Jujutsu Kaisen

FNAF Security Breach

Attack on Titan

Stranger Things

Violet Evergarden

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun

Blue Exorcist

My Hero Academia

Devilman Cry-Baby

Chainsaw Man

Stranger Things AUs and Fix its:

Take This to Heart: Ballad of Hellfire and Nirvana: (Classifications Alternate Universe) First Look/Teaser, Second Look/Official Announcement, Steve’s Prequel, Eddie’s Prequel

Beauty and the Fruit Bat: Announcement Post, gifted to and requested by @murdockiplier

The Virtues Behind the Seven Strange Sins: Intro Post

Tulips Were Never Enough: AKA Royal Freak Family (reader insert and poly with Eddie and Steve), Paraphrase Plot Post

Moonflower Beyond the Vale: Concept art, Sneak Peek/Oneshot, Paraphrased Plot

Border of Nowhere: Eddie and Steve Paranormal investigations AU, gifted to and requested by @millyrious

Steve in Borderland: Alice in Wonderland parody featuring Borderline PD Steve and special twist companion character, announcement post

Breathe Me: A/B/O universe with Omega Steve and Alpha Eddie, announcement post, partially inspired by @steviemunson

Soft!Steve Stories: Domestic AU- post season 4 but Vecna did die, Upside Down is sealed, Jane still has powers, Eddie survived, Written for and inspired by @multidimensional-wavelength Chapter 1: Eddie’s Sweater and Steve’s Small Talk, Chapter 2: Batty for You, Now and Forevermore, Chapter 3: Family Weekend

Bottom of the Deep Blue Eyes of Lovers’ Lake: Harringrove AU originally proposed by @belovedharringrove , announcement post

Naruto AUs:

Meteor Shower: (Inspired by Cavetown’s Meteor Shower), Preview Post

Ancestral Guardian: Huli Jing/Jiuweihu AU, Idea Announcement

Fate is a Fickle Thing: Comfort AU, Preview Post

The Boys AUs:

The Boys: Classified: Canary Made of Stardust: Caregiver & Regressor AU, Preview Post

FNAF Security Breach AUs:

Living the Broken Dream: Daycare Attendent-centric requested AU, Ask & Link Post

FFXV AUs:

-The Tide Mother's Baby: Promptis, Mermay prompt inspired by iizumi on twitter and instagram, announcement post

-The Scent of Sunshine and Moonlight: A/B/O verse/ omega verse, Promptis, announcement post

-Follow Him: Promptis, Alternate Universe, Fix- it fic, announcement post

Jujutsu Kaisen AUs:

- Right Where You Belong: Regression becomes a growing epidemic individuals traumatized by curses- whether sorcerer or non-sorcerer

- Nevermore- The Last Beautiful Thing: Six Eyes AU where Satoru hides the terrible truth behind the extremely rare bloodline trait and struggles to let Suguru in

- Polar- Everything In Between: Oneshots primarily focused on various SatoSugu scenes

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munofsilver · 2 years

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It's mermay and I have been working on something for it. An idea came to me. I don't do much with my OC Calesta. There are many commissions from @sandglass-art and the story I'm slowly working on with @safarichan so I made a small story with her for mermay. TBH I'm nervous to post it since I know some people don't like merfolk AUs.

I don't have a name for it, I'm bad at naming stories. I can write them fine only can't name them without taking a week. This is a rough draft. It's not edited or anything. Anyways enough of me talking about it.

He has been watching her for a few months now. Studying her, trying to learn everything about her. Why does she wear her hair that way? Why does she wear those odd clothes? Why does she come to the beach every day? Why does she always look sad?

The young merman watches as the young human heads back to her home. She doesn’t know her name or where she lives, but he does know one thing. He loves her and wants her. How can you love someone you barely know?

The redhead merman knows something about the human. Not her name but he does know she likes the ocean. Why else would she come here every day? She also enjoys music. She does play the ocarina very beautifully.

He wants to talk to her. Fear keeps him at bay. If there is a way he can get close without her seeing his lower half, he would do so. Being in the water all the time will give what he is away quickly. If he keeps himself hidden and she can only hear his voice she might think she’s talking to a spirit. That’s not what he is.

His love now out of sight, the merman sighs, “I got a little closer today. Maybe tomorrow I will be able to talk to her,”

Sadly he’s been saying that every day for the past month.

Diving into the water, he returns home. Once again he was angry with himself for being so weak.

“You were up there again huh, Gaara?”

Gaara turns to face his sister, arms crossed in the entranceway. He turns away back at the wall.

“Why does it matter if I did? No one saw me Temari,”

Temari moves into the room, “That’s all that matters to me. I would like to know, why do you keep going up there every day?”

“Fresh air,” Gaara speaks in a deadpan tone.

“Haha,” Temari rolls her eyes, “They were looking for you again today.”

“What do they want now?” Gaara growls.

“What do you think? The same thing as yesterday and the day before. You never gave the council an answer to their offer.”

“That’s because I know they wouldn’t like the one I have,” Gaara turns to face his sister, “Why me? What about you or Kankuro? Wouldn’t one of you two be better?.”

“Don’t drop this on me. I’m sure there is a reason they want you,” Temari moves closer to her younger brother, “You know they won’t stop until you tell them.” She swims out leaving Gaara to sulk.

The next day Gaara swims up once again to see his love. Like always she comes to the ocean. Gaara does move in closer than yesterday, but still too far for her to see him. He watched her like he always did. While she played the ocarina, walked around the beach looking for sheils, playing with the crab that was walking past her, soaking her feet in the water, Gaara was watching her like a hawk.

A scream got both the merman and human’s attention. Not far from the docks there was a lot of splashing and shouting for help. Without thinking Gaara rushes over so does his human love.

A small child no older than eight is trying their best to get back on the dock. They were drowning, unable to swim. Gaara and his human love both get a hold of the child and help him onto the dock. Lucky he’s all right, a bit scared and soaking wet but fine. Gaara’s human love takes off her jacket and wraps it around the small boy.

“Are you alright,” she asked the child.

He nods his head and holds the jacket close to himself.

“Are you alright,” this time she was talking to Gaara.

The merman slowly nods his head. Not expecting her to notice him.

“Please wait here. I shall return shortly,” she spoke as she picked up the shivering child, and carried him back inland.

Gaara froze with shock. His love spoke to him. His love saw him! His love most likely thinks he’s a human like her.

“I should leave before she returns,” Gaara thinks about it instead of doing it.

It didn’t take long for her to return and Gaara hasn’t moved, not even blinked since she left.

“Thank you for helping the child,” she reaches her hand out towards Gaara, “My name is Calesta. What is yours?”

Gaara stares at her hand wondering what it is she wants from him. Taking a guess he takes her and she starts to shake it. He looks back at her face.

“Gaara, my name is Gaara.”

She lets go of his hand and Gaara snaps it back to his chest.

“Sadly I must depart for now. Hopefully we shall see each other again,” Calesta bows before she heads back home.

“We will see each other again. I’m sure,” Gaara smiles as he watches her leave.

As soon as Calesta is out of sight Gaara himself returns.

#Gaara #Calesta #OC #Temari #Mermay #Merfolk AU #AU #Gaara x OC

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zdoodlez · 4 years

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Eucalyptus Fae the colorful and vibrant

#eucalyptus #fae #fairy #faeries #flowers #did anyone else know about this flower cuz i did not and i love it now #zdoodles #and i know mERMAY but here is last fae for now #now i shall go and mermay

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bounce-a-coin-off-your-witcher · 3 years

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Swimmingly

a quick little Mermay ficlet

arranged marriage - royalty au

tw: Geralt’s canon-typic self-loathing, misunderstandings with a happy ending

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“I don’t want to meet him,” Geralt hears the stranger yelling. His words echo down the long hallway that separates the royal family’s private living chambers from the rest of the Southern palace. Geralt’s fanlike fins are trembling with nerves and he tries with all his might to make them to stop; the young Prince of the Northern Sea doesn’t want to appear cowardly before his betrothed, whose tone seems imperious even from such a distance.

The voice grows louder as the speaker comes closer and Geralt feels the ripples of two approaching figures as they flow through the water to batter gently against his skin. People here in the Southern Kingdom have different movement patterns than his own people and Geralt focuses on that singular detail as he hears the voice continue: “What if I simply refuse to accept the marriage contract and leave before the wedding vows are spoken? It’s not like Papa can make me go through with it if I really don’t want to.”

He must have heard the rumors, Geralt frowns, his head lowering of its own accord until he’s staring at the ground, his arms crossing self-consciously over the front of his chest. He knows about my hair and the strangeness of my eyes. He’s heard that I’m cursed, that I’m the bastard son of the King and Sycorax the sea witch. He’s heard about my strange scar and my impulsivity. He’s probably already terrified of m-

Geralt’s self-effacing thoughts are interrupted by the sound of a sharp inhalation. The Prince of the Northern Sea flinches at the shocked gasp, his tail wriggling uselessly in a vain attempt to distract from his shamefully pink face. The voice from before speaks again, but this time it chimes sweetly, sounding more like song than conversation. “Nobody told me that my husband-to-be was so lovely.”

Geralt’s blush only grows darker and he wishes for the ground to open up and swallow him, fins and all. He can’t bear to glance up at his betrothed now. He doesn’t want to see the mocking look the Southern Prince is no doubt wearing. He wants to raise his hands and cover his ears, sure that the next words from his future husband’s mouth will be sarcastic remarks about his appearance.

“Are you mute, dear heart? If you are mute, or if you choose to be mute, I can learn to speak with my hands as I have seen others do. If you are simply overwhelmed, nod once, and I shall cease speaking immediately.”

Geralt nods gratefully and allows his eyes to flicker up a bit, taking in the gorgeous, deep royal-blue of his betrothed’s long and heavy tail. It curls in the water around them, shimmering and nearly iridescent in the filtered, wavy light of the midday sun. His fins are sharper than Geralt’s, pointed at the tips and only half a shade lighter than his scales. It’s lovely, and the Northern Prince wonders if his own tail, a deep green that verges on metallic, is pleasing to his betrothed’s eyes. His fins are fanned like those of betta fish and their contrast is markedly fascinating.

The attendant that had been following the Southern Prince down the hall disappears in a flash, no doubt to summon the kings, leaving the two young mer-royals unchaperoned.

“Are you afraid of me or something?” Geralt’s future husband finally asks, breaking the awkward silence.

Geralt shakes his head. “Just… nervous.”

“Ah, I see,” his betrothed swims closer. “Is it because of the rumors you’ve no-doubt heard about me? That I am pompous and fanciful and insincere, that I would rather sing that plot wars, that I am witty but otherwise empty-headed. Let me assure you that they are all mostly incorrect. Except for the battles one, I do prefer music to war.”

“Huh?” Geralt’s head snaps up in surprise. He finally meets the other Prince’s eyes with his own and hears another soft gasp. He flinches back, away from the pretty brunette before him, and moves to turn away. Before he can, however, the other man catches him by the arm.

“Wait! Your eyes-” the stranger pulls him close and Geralt feel his cheeks practically glowing “-They’re even lovelier than your hair, and I thought that was the most gorgeous detail I’d seen so far. Truly, dear heart… you’re gorgeous. How did I get so lucky?”

“Don’t tease me!” Geralt cries, pulling harshly against the grip on his arm. “Please! I can’t take it!”

“No! I’m not teasing! I’m being quite serious, uh…” the Southern Prince releases Geralt’s arm and tangles his hands together anxiously in front of his abdomen. “I don’t even know your name; no wonder you think I’m being insincere. I’m Jaskier, Crown Prince of the Southern Ocean Kingdom. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”

“I’m, uhm… I’m Geralt. Second Crown Prince of the Northern Kingdom,” he bows shallowly. “It’s very nice to meet you… Jaskier.”

“I like the way it sounds when you say my name,” Jaskier grins, closing the distance between them again, this time on friendlier terms. “It sounds like a caress.”

Geralt’s cheeks must be on fire. Oh, how they burn.

“You’re sweet when you blush. Your face almost matches the color of your Father’s tail.”

“You’ve met my Father?”

“Only once, and very briefly. I saw him passing the library on his way to make our marriage arrangements.”

“Oh,” Geralt was smiling a little bit now, “Well it is nice to meet you. And you are very pretty, Jaskier.”

“Would you like to get to know each other better?” Jaskier asks. He sounds incredibly earnest and Geralt raises a curious eyebrow.

“Did you mean those things you said about my hair and my eyes?”

“Every word.”

“I don’t think you’re pompous or insincere, Jaskier. And I’d love to get to know you better. First and foremost, I must know if we are to be married, what’s your favorite book?”

“Oh, my dearest future husband,” Jaskier winds his arm through Geralt’s, grinning brightly. The way the word husband rolls so easily from his tongue sends the Northern Prince’s heart racing. “We are going to get along swimmingly.”

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janshu · 3 years

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In The Shallows...Part One.

Summary: @hanji-is-life more merman!Bakugo and so I shall provide! I was hoping to get this out much earlier, back in may because MerMay but better late than never I suppose! You, a marine biologist, take a scuba dive to see the local fauna off coast and you find more than you ever could've bargained for...

Word Count: 1.5.

Warnings: None but minor curses, mentions of the ocean, an illusion of drowning. Viewer discretion is advised at least.

How did you manage this?

You hadn't walked on the beach, much less roll around in the coarse substance. So how did it manage to get into your pockets? This was a new jacket so how?

A short walk from the parking garage to the pier was all it was, no beach travel involved yet it had wormed its way into your pockets, in between your toes and nearly everywhere else.

Your team chuckles at your discomfort finding your squirming the funniest thing on the planet as they loaded up the sizable vessel for the day on the water. For the past several weeks you had been cooped up in a lab studying the samples others brought to you but now you were given the green light to head out into the field yourself. Your goal for the day was to gather samples, check on the status of the coral nursery, and a checklist of other menial tasks. A full plate all things considered, much better than getting a migraine staring through a microscope at sea water until you either give up or get sent home.

Waves battered against the hull of the boat while you and your fellow colleagues suit up in scuba gear. The goal wasn't to go to the bottom of the ocean, far from it, fifteen meters was the maximum for today so simple snorkeling hear wouldn't cut it. You didn't get your diving certifications to be stuck in a lab. The salt spray refreshing against your skin for the few seconds it was vulnerable while you changed from your outfit into the designated wetsuit. Not the full suit that covered your body from head-to-toe, just a body one to keep your core warm when your swimsuit didn't offer much protection.

The boat came to a stop right around where the GPS locator dinged where the nursery site was and the captain gave everyone a thumbs up as you and your fellows attached their fins, tanks, SPG's and all the other necessary equipment. One-by-one each of them held their regulators to their mouths and fell back into the blue ocean below until it was your own, to which you received a wink instead while everything turned upside down.

Ten, twenty, thirty, a hundred. Regardless of how many dives you've had you'll never get over the beauty of the reefs. Each time serving something new, change was ever present in your line of work. Never seeing the same specimens twice to witnessing a rare species and everything in between. The sunshine overhead casting glittering ripples on the sandy floor, catching your eye on the schools of fish that swam by as their scales gleamed in different patterns. This was the closest feeling you had ever come to your childhood dream of becoming a mermaid. When you wished on your birthday candles and shooting stars to holding your breath underneath tub water in hopes gills would magically appear. That's what started this career. Maybe it was a long forgotten portion of your evolved brain from life's time in the ocean but you felt at home, a familiar sense of belonging that you didn't have on dry land. This was where you were meant to be but sadly your wishes had never come true and you were cursed to remain a land-dwelling mammal.

The beeping in your ears ripped you from your fantastical daydreams to remind you of the harsh reality. This is as close as you were going to get but that wasn't so bad, it was better having a little than nothing at all. Looking at the gauge meter it showed that you have roughly an hour left of oxygen which meant you had been in the water for an hour already. How time flies when you're having fun, absorbed in your daydreams, and checking on coral and taking samples.

"Hey, could we switch our tanks out without getting oxygen narcosis or are we screwed in that department?" Your voice came over the radio built in the full face masks everyone in the diving team used no doubt scaring those who were lost in thought as you just were.

"Y/N...do you really want to stay out here longer? Shitting Christ, you should be glad you're out here in the first place!" The captain's voice responded from the safety of the boat. "Now get your asses back up here n' we'll head on ba-...what was that?"

"What was what?"

A chorus of responses chimed in immediately after, some crackling from the distance they were from the source and others sounding as if they were a foot away.

"Nothing, never mind, must've been a Manta Ray. Forget about it. Just get your shit and come back, I'm gettin' hungry and its close to lunchtime so hurry up." The static cut off as he put down the radio and looked out into the churning ocean. The massive shadow he had just seen passing by the boat putting him on alert, he didn't want to witness any reef shark's feeding frenzy.

"We can come back tomorrow, Y/N. Nothing's stopping us from that, right?" Another voice, one of your favorite colleagues suggested. That was right, you were there and your boss hadn't explicitly said that this was a one time thing. Another visit would do some good to see if the biometrics have changed in a span of twenty-four hours.

"Alright, okay, we'll come back later for a differential test."

The group had a collective sigh of relief. You were notorious for loving the ocean to such a degree you'd do anything to stay in a while longer, they were all content with leaving now and coming back later if it meant they wouldn't see your sad pouting all the way back to the van. Picking up their equipment and vials everyone began swimming back to the boat now most of them making small talk and discussing their plans for the weekend while you were once again lost in your thoughts.

Something impossibly dark darted through your vision. Blocking out the beautiful view of the turquoise water and colorful life like an angry, ominous storm cloud. A blanket of blindness shrouding all light for a moment but it felt like an eternity as dread sunk in the pit of your stomach, anchoring you to the spot. The warm water now felt cold, goosebumps running up your bare arms and thighs like pinpricks. The heart that had been so calm in the home of your ribcage now pushing adrenaline through your bloodstream, adjusting to a state you weren't acting on. Fear. That wasn't a Manta Ray or a comically large Stingray that was something else entirely. A predator that crashed against the fragile cage of safety, security and believing you were untouchable in shallow depths.

You were reminded of the psychologically scarring and irrational fear of one's ankles being grabbed particularly in the ocean by a shark, the part of your lizard brain firing signals all across your synapses to detach the leg. If only. A fair trade, being left alone at the price of a limb but unfortunately humans couldn't detach or regrow whatever they lost.

That fear was horrifically evoked when something far more firm than a limp leaf of seaweed wrapped around your ankle. Slimey, cold as death and tipped with five sharp points. Reminiscent of a hand, a very large hand. Expanding across your bare skin like a calloused cuff that threatened to break the skin, sink into the meat and tear your foot off entirely. However, that didn't seem to be happening. No cloud of your own blood instead the safety of the boat got further and further away, turning into a speck barely seen in the shallow water.

"Wait, wait no! What the fuck?! Let go! What the hell?" When your brain managed to get over its fear and shock of the situation your fight-or-flight instincts kicked into high gear and your body began to thrash around against the hold. If it was a shark hitting it in the snout and eyes was imperative to get it to release but what if it wasn't? What else could possibly have your leg in its grip with a goal of pulling you away from the boat?

A flurry of indistinguishable voices and noises came over the radio. From yelps, screams and to curses but the thudding in your ears and the furious splashes drowned them all out, everything became topsy turvy, what was the bottom of the ocean and what was the surface became an abstract concept. The primal urge to escape was ripped away when the respirator giving you oxygen was unceremoniously and harshly ripped from your mouth, the hand that had done it orange and black. The water was salty, like you had dumped an entire container of table salt into your mouth and you washed it down with a sip of water. It was invasive, slipping down your throat into your lungs as they tried to gulp air instead. The more you inhaled the harder it was to move. Your limbs becoming as heavy as cement bricks. Unconsciousness began to consume everything, your body down to your mind. The eerie sensation of falling was the last thing before everything faded to black...

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Proud indeed...

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The black cat is back. Same place same time as always. Ccino figured out why.

Ever since this fluffy black cat appeared at his quaint shop at the boardwalk, he's noticed it avoiding all the cat treats he has offered to it, only giving it a tiny sniff and turning away. Trying to figure out why it refuses to eat was quite a challenge considering he has to run his coffee shop and follow the stray cat. His luck did turn for the better later.

Ever since realising that cats liked to bask in his shop when the weather gets too hot, he replaced the front screen door to have a pet door. It was small enough that during one evening, the little fuzzball came dashing through it, covered in scratches and its fur matted. On the other side through the pet door were a pair of sharp canine jaws snapping uncontrollably to try grab the injured kitty behind boxes. Ccino realised the situation, chasing the dog away before tending to his new visitor.

They were feral at first, not surprising since one of their eye was scratched up and closed to reduce pain. After several minutes of coaxing, sweet words and promises, the teal eyed kitty gave him a chance to tend to his wounds (it was a boy, Ccino found out).

For the next few days, during a visit to the vet, Ccino named the kitty "Night" because of his beautiful black fur. The vet insisted on calling him 'Nightmare' due to his feral nature and resistance against the doctor. Albeit being a stray, his only injuries were his body and right eye now permanently blind. No problems with emaciation or parasites in his luscious fur. It put Ccino on edge but he shrugged it off later.

He then decided to adopt the fuzzy kitty, even going as far as to getting him toys of his own liking and an adorable belled-collar that even Night loved.

Nightmare (Ah-he meant Night. Guess the nickname stuck) didn't usually show affection much, only the occasional twisting around his legs (though it could be mistaken for scenting Ccino as his) and purring whenever Ccino pets him and gives him wet food. Although it came to a halt when Night decided to stop eating again, going out more often than staying indoors at night.

Ccino, with nothing to do at night and having no idea on Night's history, followed him one day without the kitty's knowledge. Night only stopped his journey when he figured out Ccino was following him, returning to the Café only to repeat the next day.

Being extra careful this time, Ccino followed him and surprisingly, he stopped at the empty docks. Thinking he might've been caught again, Ccino decided to walk away. Until sounds of something emerging from the water stole his attention.

A skull, connected to a strong skeletal frame and glowing sanguine tail, looked up at his pet cat. A skeleton mermaid! His cat is friends with a mermaid!

The mermaid's gentle male voice was soothing as it spoke to Night.

"Hello there, beautiful. Been a while, where've you been? What's this? A collar? That's wonderful news! You found an owner!" A soft mewl from Night as he headbutted the outstretched hand of the mer. "Haha. Alright, you've been forgiven. Why are you closing one eye though? Did a bad dog hurt you?" A grumbling purr "That's not good. At least you got an owner. They'll keep you safe. You can come here whenever you want too!"

Ccino wanted to go there, but he didn't want to risk ruining this adorable reunion. He should leave. If Night decides not to return, that'll be alright. Its not like Ccino didn't know how to live without an amazing pet, or emotional support, or-

"Hey! I found your favourite type of fish! The one from that shiny box you gave me! Hang on." A quick dive and an equally speedy return from the red mer scared his kitty. "Pffft, you got scared," a growl emitted from Night. The half skeleton put up his hands defensively, "alright you egotistic and proud cat, you weren't. Don't scratch attack me or no minnow- or whatever the box said this was." He handed out a pile of fresh Minnow to Nightmare before resting his head on his hands on the dock, watching Nightmare eat.

Minnow... That was the flavour of wet food Nightmare preferred. It was funny to think Night brought a can of wet food to the mermaid monster to get more. The cheeky bastard. No wonder he's not slimming down. Though Ccino learned one fact about Night's secret friend. This mermaid knows how to read.

He sighed as Night nudged one back to him "As much as I love to share with you, I already ate. Plus, I prefer Salmon that tiny fry." Night gave him another guttural growl as he scarfed down the fish. "Jeez, fine. I think I should call you Proudy for your demanding nature and anger towards insults." He picked up one fish and swallowed it.

Looking behind at the sea as Night finished the last of the fish, he sighed, "time you go back to your new home, kitten. Your owner must be worried" the red mermaid reminded Night. With a small drop of his tiny head, the mer chuckled lightly, petting Night and taking a look at his belled collar. "Well Night, I'll be waiting as always. Goodbye." And the handsome mer dove back in the ocean.

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The next night was the same as the day (or should he say night) before yesterday. Night didn't return. Killer figured that would happen. He guessed he grew too attached with the once stray cat which didn't fear him like the rest, his bravery and pride is one he looks up to greatly.

He shouldn't stay. After all, Night didn't return- maybe might never... Pushing himself off the edge of the docks, he began to leap into the waters.

That is until he heard a little familiar growl.

Turning back, there he was. Little Night. The little adorable kitty cat with an equally adorable backpack. That was new.

"What's this about, little Night?" He chuckled, letting his hand wander and open the little clasp holding the bag close as Night Nuzzled his phalanges. Inside was a rolled up paper, likely a message.

Being a nosey and curious mer, Killer opened it. As he read it, he was surprised the message was for him!

Dear Mermaid,

My name is Ccino (si-seeno? Keeno? Cheeno? Killer didn't know how to pronounce it). I'm Night's owner. Please do not fret. I promise not to tattle of your existence. It is between Night and me and you. I only want to thank you for keeping this kitty safe. I shall leave a special something every night for you under the docks. Please accept my gratitude.

Ccino.

Looking around, he only saw Night standing with a puffed chest like the proud creature he is. No sign of any human or monster in sight. Deciding to humour the message, he dove under the docks. There was a small crevice where rocks resided, on top of them was a platter with circular white balls.

Picking one up, it was kinda squishy. Giving it a sniff proved it was edible from a fresh fish scent. Killer popped it into his mouth and bit into its chewy surface. The burst of flavour was an instant flood of fresh Salmon. He scarfed down the others, loving them just as equally. He made sure to leave one before reuniting at the docks with the pretty black cat. He pushed the white chewy fish ball to his friend, only to be surprised when he nudged it back.

It became a small back and forth game until Night gave his signature growl, stopping the game as Killer took the fish ball and downed it making the kitty relax in satisfaction.

He laughed. "I guess not all landwalkers are bad. I mean you don't look like you lost your spunk at all!" Petting his friend, glad he wasn't abused and became fearful like the rest. No. Night was brave. Tilting his tiny head upwards like a king on his throne to show he isn't and will never be hurt "a proud creature indeed".

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Day 2 of Fluffynightkiller week

Did this all mid class and during day 1 so the ending looks very rushed. I apologise if it isn't that nice...

Although since its still mermay, I added a smol story with kitty nm and fishy friend killer! No drawing tho. This was a last second idea. Sorry. ^^"

Fluffynightkiller week by @help-im-a-gay-fish

#Void writes #DigitalVoidHeart #Nightmare #Killer #Ccino #Fluffynightkiller #Fluffynightkiller week #Fluffynightkiller week 2021 #Mermay #Fishy killer #Kitty Nightmare

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