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What are you Destined for?

Hi there! Remember to take what resonates and leave what does not. This reading does not supplement your need to seek professional help.

Take your time when choosing your pile. Ask yourself the question and choose the picture that you can’t stop looking at. Listen to your intuition.

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Messages, Signs, and Synchronicities from your Oracle Cards.

Pile l:

Where are you currently in life? (Tarot: Knight of Wands, Eight of Wands, Five of Swords, Eight of Pentacles, Two of Pentacles, and Eight of Cups)

Shuffling your cards, a sign that says dead end pops up in my head along with the song Energy by Keri Hilson. Currently, you may be at a job that doesn’t fulfill you or doesn't give you any kind of balance in your life that you desperately crave right now. Some of you may have issues with if not colleagues possibly the higher-ups at work because you don’t feel appreciated and like the song energy it’s draining you day in and day out and you don’t see the light at the tunnel some days. Some of you wish you could quit but you know people around you will see you as a fool because maybe this job gives you good benefits, discounts, it’s “stable”, or maybe it looks good to have on your resume but inside you’re dying. You know you can’t keep doing this job forever and know you need to leave soon but aren’t sure when to leave or even how because for just a few of you, you may not have a backup or even know what you want to do with your life. Maybe you’re a part of the group where your parents have told you X was a good career choice and you never thought about looking into anything else because you trust the opinions of others or trust in something that’s more predictable than having constant downs and ups.

What are you destined for? (Tarot: Knight of Wands, Eight of Wands, Five of Swords, Eight of Pentacles, Two of Pentacles, and Eight of Cups)

Travel, flexibility, and freedom are what you are destined for. I’m hearing influencers or even content creators for a lot of you. Just remember content creator doesn’t always mean social media you could possibly be an artist and use social media to help promote your brand. The song Belle from Beauty and the Beast is playing in my head. It’s the song where Belle is singing about longing for adventure and the great outdoors something more than this everyday life that has everyone satisfied and content with not wanting more.  You want to be your own boss and not have to deal with the constant drama of having other people around you telling you what you can and cannot do. This may be specific for only just a few of you but maybe you have a manager who doesn’t like to let you take time off from work or even play favorites with who they allow and don’t allow to do things. For those who want to be influencers, I’m mostly seeing travel, and artists (writers, bloggers, painters, sculptors, etc) again you don’t have to be but I’m feeling this pile wants freedom or at least a job where they can wake up how celebrities do. If you want to do nothing all day, that’s what you do. If you want to go to Bali at the drop of the hat that’s what you do and so forth. You don’t want to be tied down to a desk job your whole life and I’m here to tell you you aren’t. You are destined for this life pile 1 but it’s up to you to walk away and come up with a plan that will help you on this journey.

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Pile ll:

Where are you currently in life? (Tarot: The Hermit (reverse), 6 of Cups, The Fool, Temperance, The Moon, and The Tower (reverse))

Healing. I kept hearing the word healing over and over again in my head. Some of you are on a spiritual, religious, or even personal development journey where you are currently in solitude trying to work on your shadow self and other areas in your life that either haven’t been going well for you or something happened to where you had to take a step back and see the red flags to a situation that you were color blind before. For some of you this could have been a relationship (platonic or romantic) that forced you to see someone for who they really are and caused you so much pain to the point you just want to be left alone right now to heal and replenish yourself because you feel you can’t depend on anyone else. You feel everyone is out there to hurt you right now but you know deep down you don’t truly feel that way you’re just hurting and need to do some inner journey work to figure out what and where you go from here. I’m here to tell you it’s nothing but up from here boo.

What are you destined for? (Tarot: The Hermit (reversed), 6 of Cups, The Fool, Temperance, The Moon, and The Tower (reversed))

Generational Curse Breakers. With the 6 of cups someone handing over a cup filled with nothing but goodness and loving energy while you have a cup that is sitting behind you empty on a broken rock states you want to do and show up better for the next generation whether in your family or for people around you. You are walking down a new path that no one in your family or in your friends group has walked down before because you have seen growing up what certain environments, behaviors, or even thought patterns can do to a person and you don’t want that for yourself. You want to be able to uplift people, see people thrive, and grow in a loving environment. You want people to see and feel nothing but peaceful and calming energy from you like maybe your dream is to be that safe space for those you love or for your future children if you decide that’s what you want. You are done with people handing out traumatic experiences and passing them off as trophies or something that should be normalized. Good for you babe! I’m proud of you.

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Pile lll:

Where are you currently in life? (Tarot: Five of Wands (reversed), Seven of Wands, Knight of Pentacles, Ace of Pentacles (reversed), Ace of Swords, Five of Cups (reversed)

Rolling in the deep by Adele is your song pile 3. Even though the lovers, 3 of sowrds, or even 2 of cups isn’t in your pile I am sensing some of you are going through it with a relationship. Maybe you thought you found your prince charming and you wanted to prove that you’re a ride or die to the point it left you empty, drained. The meme “I done ride and died, ride and died so much I died” is coming to mind. Some fo you thought this person was some sort of savior for very few of you this person may have provided you a certain lifestyle only to throw it in your face constantly making you feel like a burden. This doesn’t have to be romantic as again no romance cards are here. This could be family, a job, or even friends who you feel you have given your all to and you’re just tired and left on E. The saying no one is coming to save you is coming to mind. You have to save yourself.  

What are you destined for? (Tarot: Death  (reversed), 6 of Cups, Wheel of Fortune, Temperance, 6 of Wands, and 10 of swords (reversed), 10 of Cups, and The World (reversed))

Victory is what you are destined for pile 3. Finding your community that loves and appreciates you for you exactly. You are the only pile where your destined for cards are different from the where are you currently in life question. So this tells me that you are going to go through a transformation. People you were once attracted to or would attract in your life (again doesn’t have to be romantic as no romance cards) will leave you alone as your energy is going to be changing for the better. You will be thriving to a point in your life where in order for people to reach you they need a bean from Jack and the bean stock or an extremely tall ladder for those who don’t know that children's story.  I’m not getting too much more information on this question as it’s quite straight forward and I rather not repeat myself. Just know your environment, yourself as a whole will be changing. There was a tweet that once said "I want the next person in my life to have to go through God in order to get to me."

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[afatedstay]

Sometimes, we just need a little push PAC

Sometimes, we just need a little push. A little nudge to remind you that you are the creator of your own life. In this PAC reading, we'll be uncovering what it is that you need to be reminded of in this season of your life. We have three piles to choose from. You can either choose whichever image, card pile, or crystal calls out to you. Here are the card decks that I'm using today: Magical Spirit Oracle, Tea Leaf Fortune Cards, Tarot of the Divine, and Angels for the Modern Mystic. Happy reading!

Pile 1, Pile 2, Pile 3

🫧 Pile 1 - Citrine

hi pile number one! your leading message today is to protect your energy. learn to set boundaries. perhaps there are people around you that drain you - it's best to limit their access to you. after all, your energy fuels your creativity, life, dreams, and happiness. don't waste your energy on undeserving people or insignificant things. are you having difficulties at work or school? I'm seeing that you're feeling burnt out and tied down to a profession or craft that no longer serves you. unfortunately, no one can save you from this feeling but yourself. you know within your heart what to do, but you're being held back by fear. fear of rejection or abandonment or even failure should not stop you from getting what you want. i'm hearing you're getting in your own way. trust your intuition and follow through. trust that you'll be able to have the discipline to successfully carry out what your heart desires - whether that's traveling, moving out, telling the truth about something you've been hiding for a long time, switching careers or majors, or ending a friendship/ relationship that you know is no longer working! this ten of swords, pile one, shows me that either you or someone close to you is betraying you. if it is a friend, family member, coworker, or acquaintance, you need to sever ties with them. if they are not lifting you up and pouring into you, then they are taking from you. they are stealing your energy, draining you of ideas and dimming your light. and if this is you that's betraying and backstabbing yourself, well, you need to separate from that part of you and sever those ties to the idea that you aren't good enough to follow your heart, not ready yet, not experienced enough, not the right person for what you desire. you are exactly who you're meant to be and you're meant to have everything you desire.

temperance brings back that balanced energy. you're trying to choose between heart and mind, when you need to make a balanced decision between both heart and mind. do some shadow work. journal. find out what it is that is at war within yourself. use both your emotions and your logic.

the angel of discipline is here to tell you to put in the effort. you have the feeling and the desire, but you don't have what you want just yet because you haven't put in all the effort you know you need to yet. what are you waiting for? there will never be a perfect time. you will never be 100% ready. put yourself out there! if you feel like you're lacking in self-discipline, ask the angel of discipline to help give you that motivation and focused energy you need to succeed at your plans. remember: small steps are still steps in the right direction! :)

important themes: good luck, hope, discipline, feel your feelings, blue, green, 3, 47, 17, f, m, e, l, balance, mushrooms, backstabbing, tuesday, travel, family, birds/ doves, mushrooms, festivals, celebration.

affirmation: i am spiritually and energetically protecting myself.

🧸 Pile 2 - Smoky Quartz

hi pile number two! this pile is so into themselves - it's giving inner work and healing! your pile feels so light. the big takeaway for you today is that you are like a phoenix rising from the ashes. the wheel of fortune tells us that what goes up must come down, such is life, and the awakened dead card shows me that no matter how many times it feels like life has kicked you down, you're resilient. you get back up and you do it better. even just getting out of bed in the morning is a display of strength. i'm hearing give pile number two their flowers - they deserve it. and you do! you deserve to celebrate yourself - pat yourself on the back, life is not easy, but you're living it every day.

i'm also seeing tension with family. this could either be immediate family, distant relatives, or found family - those people you chose to be in your life that feels like family to you in every way but blood. i'm seeing a choice you feel like you have to make between what's best for you vs. what's best for your family. what i can say is this - when you're healing like you are, the most important mindset to have is to be selfish in your recovery. this doesn't mean be mean to those who support you, it means choose yourself above everyone and everything else. after all, this is your life, no one else's, and you will never be able to make everyone happy.

i'm seeing that you're going to find that perfect balance between the two things in your life you care most about - whether that's work/ school and family or your desires for your life vs. their plan for you. you will learn what needs to take precedence and then you will prioritize. and you will reach this safe and comfortable balance that you are happy with.

this pile feels so warm and comforting - like the universe is cradling you while you're figuring everything out. just know, the universe has your back and wants to co-create with you, you just have to put in the work too. call on the angel of peace if conflict with others is causing tension and anxiety. let this angel help you find a harmonious resolution. remember: you've got this, and no matter what, you are not alone.

important themes: captain marvel, ocean, lake, river, foggy morning, boomerang, green thumb, spiders/ spiderweb, balance, turtle, resilience, feeling lost/ astray, destiny, peace, communication via phone call, rays of sun, j, o, m, 53, 11, progressive progress, red thread of fate.

affirmation: i honor all of me. my past, present, and future selves.

💡 Pile 3 - Amethyst

pile number three! your energy in this pile is giving very much bad b*tch! some of you must've forgotten who you were, but that's okay. it's time you remember you are that b*tch. it feels like some of you have lost yourself and you may feel like you haven't been in alignment with yourself for a while. and that's okay! life is about following different paths and experimenting. it's okay to get distracted and wander for a while.

maybe you forgot your purpose in life or got "lost" in a different path, desire, person, or mission. but this is how we learn. by experiencing and getting to know all the things we are not, we discover and evolve into who we are meant to be. i'm seeing that through this period of your life that you feel stuck or lost in, there is a man appearing that will be watching over you and making sure you're taken care of. this can be romantic for some of you, or perhaps parental for others. i'm seeing a man who may have passed looking down on you as part of your spirit team for some of you. it could be a father figure or older brother. someone who was (or is) a leader in your life - as seen by the emperor card.

the queen of coins could be your higher self, there to support and guide you gently in the right direction. she represents being grounded and teaches you how to navigate this world and help yourself. wow, pile number three. above all, you are not alone in this lifetime. you have people surrounding you in the physical and spiritual realms that are there to remind you of who you are at your core. you are bright and limitless.

there are no limits to how much you can create and manifest for yourself in this lifetime. if you feel you're stuck in a rut or there's a block in your energy (i'm hearing artist or writers block) - reach out to the angel of possibility to fill you with inspiration.

important themes: leaps and bounds, greatness, achievement, growth, shedding light on secrets, balance, finding love, feeling at home within yourself again, following your heart and your intuition, grounded, anchored, darling, calliope, muses, hercules, writing, journaling, love, love, love, self love, self trust, glowing, 13, 27, 24, l, i, f, k, s.

affirmation: i am remembering a lesson of my soul. i am returning home.

i hope you enjoyed this reading; if you did, leave a like! 🥹 my dms are always open to anyone who'd like to talk, and my suggestion box is open to anyone who'd like to leave a suggestion for my next reading! (and tips are open too for anyone who feels like it haha) have a lovely and wonderful day/ night whenever you're seeing this~ 🥰 - Tiff ♡

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[leoascendente]

PAC// What do you need to know? 🔮

Hi loves! Welcome to this new PAC, I hope you enjoy it💕

Take a deep breath and choose your pile. This is a general reading so take only what resonates with you and leave the rest. Choose more than one pile if you feel drwan to.

Decks I used: Goddess guidance oracle, ethereal visions tarot, shadows and lights oracle, shine from the inside cards.

Pics are from pinterest, credits to their owners.

Pile 1:

Intuitive message: Be open to speak your truth, you are wiser than you like to admit, but your wisdom is needed in this world. You have something important to communicate that will help many others to get in touch with a part of themselves they left forgotten. You are full of potential and in your future awaits a lot of abundance, your voice needs to be heard, don't be afraid to stand for what you believe is right, don't be afraid to fail and learn, and even less be afraid of other people's opinion about you, someday you''l be an inspiration for other people and an example to follow. You have something important to do in this lifetime, focus on that, you are a living master, trust yourself. Sagittarius season will bring you the close of a cicle, you'll feel a lot more confident entering the new year, use these lasts months of the year to leave behind any fear or work in any blockage you are having.

You are getting a higher level of understanding about yourself, mostly with your emotions and how you deal with them. You are ending a healing cicle and understanding why certain things have happened to you in your past, you are reaching a very high level of wisdom. You are learning to listen to your inner voice and attend its needs, maybe you are even in touch with your inner child (if you are not I really recommend you to do it).

For these few last months of the year try to release the burdens you still carry, stop for a while and focus on your healing because this time will be aligning with you for release you from the pain that still remains. Also try to spend more time with your close and beloved ones, time with them will bring you so much happiness and gratitude, you'll feel very supported and protected by them, they'll genuenly show how much they care for you and how much they want to see you being happy. You will find some new friends or collaborators who will help you with your projects.

Focus on: There are some issues that needs to heal yet and for releasing them you need more introspection and learning more about your emotional responses to some situations, you have left behind a lot of hurt but there are still some wounds, they are not bleeding but you need to let them be healed. I feel you already know where this pain comes and it probably has to do something about an important loss you had in your past, you are missing someone or something and that can be making you feel empty sometimes. Don't worry babe, remember all the progress you have made, this is just the remains of what you've been through, you have bloomed into a beautiful version of yourself and you keep blooming, give yourself this time to let that behind and move forward into the new year without unnecesary weight on your back.

Advices:

Breathe in bliss, exhale bullshit

Awaken your authentic self, unleash your wild side

Slow down and rest, you need it

Pile 2:

Intuitive message: You are like the sound of violins and the singing of birds at the same time, you are realizing your inner and outside beauty and getting comfortable in the energy of appreciating yourself as the work of art you are, you are tuning into your Divine Femenine but for the most of you I feel you already embodying it. You're powerful and your precense feels powerful too, you know your worth so don't settle for less than what you know you deserve. You have made a long travel to be where you are now and this journey has taken a lot of energy and sacrifice, value that incredible alchemy you have made within yourself, the mountains from within are the hardest to climb and you have done it greatly and gracefully, enjoy this irresistible essence you are embodying. PS: I hear something about pheromones, is that relevant for you??

You are having a glow up babe! you shine like the sun wherever you go, you are focused into improving youself and your image or aesthetic and it's giving it's fruits. You'll start seeing how people feel naturally drawn to you and it's all because of your energy of self confidence, I feel dark femenine vibes from this pile. You have learnt or at least I see you in the process of stablish healthy boundaries, you are done being a people pleaser, you've spent too much time thinking about other people's feelings or thoughts torwards you and now you are entering in an state of pleasing yourself, you are giving to yourself the value and respect you know you deserve. I see you are becoming a safe place for youself, you are trying to be your own protector and counselor, you could even be embellishing your home and decoring it at your style to make it feel comfy and warm (you could have Cancer Venus/Moon or have any of those planets in the 4th house)

You are in a lucky and fertility time, you are probably harvesting the fruits of your labor, a lot of inspiration and new ideas are coming your way, would be great if you could write them to keep focused on your goals and avoid forget any of them. Don't worry babe, the Justice card here reveals you are receiving your dharma after a long time of releasing karmic patterns, now you understand the importance of feeling good within yourself to feel good about the world around you, you are taking the reins of your destiny and writing your own story. You'll receive good news soon about something you have been dreaming of or even a manifestation of your desires.

Focus on: Allow change to happen in your life, don't try to force or rush anything, just go with the flow of circumstances and cut off any of them that is not giving you good feelings anymore. Clean yourself from any negative energy, take care of your soul, mind and body and give them what they need to have a good functioning, nurture yourself and your needs, even make a deep cleanse in your home or wardrobe if you need to Try to keep like this at least through the eclipse season, after this season pass you'll feel completely renewed

Advices:

Ask for help, it doesn't make you weak

Step out of your comfort zone and try something different

Surround yourself with your soul tribe

Pile 3:

Intuitive message: My pile of geniuses! Your intellect is so wide and rich, give it their proper value because your mind is able to reach answers that other people aren't capable of. You might have felt misunderstood in your past, it doesn't matter babe, you are ment to be understood by people vibing in your same frequency. You see the big picture of life and that can feel like a too big responsability besides of feeling lonley and misunderstood, don't worry babe, it seems difficult now but in the future you'll be so proud of yourself! Focus onn learning a new skill by now, or instead you can improve an skill you already have, just do what makes you feel motivated and comfortable because soon a member of your soul tribe will appear in your life and you'll never feel lonley or judged again

You'll be going through a deep transformation that will reforce your psychic powers and abillities, you are shedding your skin to evolve into a new whole version of yourself. You are going to feel very empowered in your own skin and able to get anything you want in life, dreams you had will become a possibility in your future, you can even get psychic glipmses of what your future will look like, would be great if you could start a dream journal or write in a notebook all the visions or feelings you get. You'll be more in tune with your intuition and your guides, you'll start having a deeper bond with them and somehow their communication with you will be a lot more clear, for some of you, you can even develop a new psychic gift you didn't knew you had. Your communication skill wil also improve and if you are having any problem related to your throat chakra will be solving too, for some of you I hear laugh, so you could be getting a more positive mindset that makes you laugh of the mistakes instead of punishing yourself for that, you'll be a lot more kind with yourself. If you've been working to make your inner child happy you must be currently feeling better with yourself and with a better mood.

I must warn you babe, there's a negative mascuine energy around you and you are aware of who is this king os swords reversed, this person has a very weird and uncomfortable energy, when I try to approach their energy I see the face of a man who was stalking me a while ago. My love, if you feel intimidated by this person and that's the reason you are not taking the action of taking them out of your life you need to tell somebody close to you about this situation or call the authorities of the place you live in. Depending on the circumstances with this masculine energy you'll take different actions but please, don't keep person like this near you, their energy is consuming like a black hole (I could give you more details but what I feel is really creepy and has me a little shocked reminding me of my stalker, I hope you don't mind me stopping here). If this energy comes from a romantic interest watch it with cold head, you might be projectingg your good traits into them and that's not letting you see their true face, you probably have an important karmic lesson related to this person.

Focus on: Try to look within yourself to understand why you have attracted a person with such negative energy, this inner discovery will be hand by hand with the transformation process you are in, this will give you many answers about yourself too. This might has something to do with understanding the signals and synchronicities that your guides give you and the meaning of all of them, for this I find very helpful learning about archetypes and symbolism, books about the meaning of dreams are great tools for learning this king of things.

Advices:

Change one thing today, start small

Commit to self care rituals

Be bold, don't be afraid to stand out

Pile 4:

Intuitive message: You are so loving and caring, your heart knows no limits when it comes to share love, kindness and compassion to others, sometimes you can feel these traits about yourself are not being valued by the people around you but your guides want you to know they don't forget any of your gentle touch in the life of the people around you. They really want you to redirect that loving energy to yourself, be a little more selfish whenn you need to and learn to say no when it's needed becaue now you ar being called to take care of yourself to enter in a new chapter of your life with your batteries charged, in a near future you'll be so amazed with the person you've evolved in.

😌Another glow up pile! Go read pile 2 if you felt called to, you might find extra messages there. You are entering into an state of unconditional love but fully focused to yourself and what makes you happy, you'll be healing your relationship with your physical body as well, treating it with the love and respect you know you deserve. You'll be getting more healthy habits like a workout routine or a change in your eating habits. You are so loving and caring but now you understand that this energy must be first focused to yourself, you'll be honoring your Divine femenine by taking care of yourself and your physical needs. You'll be receiving good news about something good you did to somebody else, this new will fullfil your heart with joy and gratitude. This is like a response of your guides reminding you how close they are for when you need their help, they want you to know how strongly protected you are.

This good new will also give you a new perspective about your life, you'll be more certain about your self worth and what you deserve, your self esteem will heal in such a beautiful way, you'll feel more confident about yourself and will not be afraid to raise your voice to be heard. Someone from your past can appear soon, you'll have the chance to be honest and tell them what you think (this person can be an air sign) you might expect an argument from this person but they will surprise you for the good. Somehow this person attitude or what they have to say will make you feel awesome about yourself. For some I see this person could hurt you in the past and you were expecting any kind of regret about the way they treated you, idk what plan you have torwards this person but after that you'll feel like a living goddess.

Focus on: Feeling sexy and irrisistible, pamper yourself with the things that makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. You can also change your style, your hair or the decoration of your place, make a sacred temple for yourself and water your inner garden. There's something important related to your sexuality you need to get more in touch with, try to make things to heal this energy, maybe you are a little like me, you have your moments of feeling like a living goddess but you get unconfortable when people stare at you or give you compliments, in my case I had to befriend with the siren archetype, you can try it too or look for the archetype you feel more identified with.

Advices:

Get creative and excite your imagination

Keep your thoughts possitive

Trust your intuition, she's always right

Pile 5:

Intuitive message: You are an strong fighter, my love, you have overcome so many battles and most of them just by yourself. You have trusted the Universe and have accepted its challenges for you even when you didn't wanted to, don't worry, this chapter of your life will bring you a reward, you just have to be patient and keep in the present moment. You are Divinely guided, my love, get close to your spiritual team, they are there to help you whenever you need it.

Well... This is a message of encouragement and recover hope in life, you've been through a lot, a I mean a looooooot in your life. It's pretty awesome that you are able to keep having faith that life has somethinig better for you, value and honor that hope you have within because it will be the compass that leads you to the life of your dreams. Your guides are providing you giving you what you need for the moment, when it's the time they will give you what you really want, this is just a process and a journey of self discovery and it's worthy to transit it. Your guides also tell you to start asking them more of their help, they are just right there but you have been carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders and they want you to know that you don't have to, ask them for guidance and they will give you a sign of their precense.

Your energy has been feeling very low for these past few months, I feel exhaustation and anxiety, maybe you've been even having problems for sleeping. You've been lacking enjoyment in your life, maybe you've felt a little depressive, if you feel like this I would recommend you any kind of therapy you feel comfortable doing, ik some of you might not like it but when we feel like this we need a helping hand that helps us understand what's going on and give us some answers, we can't do everything by ourselves always and we don't have always the answer to our problems. You deserve to feel happy and plenty, don't worry because you will be but first you need to attend yourself and heal from the pain you've been feeling, winter is always a wonderful time to rest, reconnect with our essence and gain strengths for the spring, so would be great if you could work on yourself and your healing journey, I promise that if you do you'll find a lot of relief and your guides will be there to help and provide what you need to keep going on, they will also make you feel you have a good company by your side when you get tired of humans 😊

Focus on: Your uniqueness and inner magic, get in tune with your intuition, try to practice any kind of divination, get a pendulum... anything that helps you develop the priestess you have within. You have psychic gifts and they are jewells waiting to be polished, don't be afraid because nothing bad will happen to you if you listen to your heart. The eclipse season will feel lighter for you but you might see the people around you tense and anxious, just focus on resting and cleaning your energy.

Advices:

Tune into your inner peace, you deserve a break

Trust your intuition, she's always right

You are pure magic

Pile 6:

Intuitive message: You've been projecting your energy outside for too long, it's time to rest and reconnect with your creative side and keep away from the negative energies around you. You have something relevant to do but there are people getting in your way or distracting you, for some you can be even recieving bad energy for making you stop progressing. Somehow you are conscious about these draining people or situations but you are not sure of what you should do. Don't put a mask to fit or be accepted by somebody else, if you have to fake who you are when you are with somebody that person is not giving you anything positive. You need to let yourself just be and enjoy, don't reject your beautiful essence for somebody else because that's cruel to you and you don't deserve to feel that unecessary pressure. If this energy comes from a brunette female, mostly a friend, be careful because there's a feeling of envy and competition coming from this female.

I feel an energy of discomfort from you, maybe this is a recent feeling or you've been dealing with it for a long time, whatever your situation is you are being called to groud yourself and work in your root chakra, probably heart chakra is calling for balance too. Your best skills to deal with this and keep evolving is to reconnect with Mother Earth, reforce your connection with nature and animals, spend more time indooors making a cozy home for you. Creativity is another important skill to improve, I'm pretty sure that the skills you develop related to these 2 themes is going to open a door for abundance in your future and this is just the learning process for you to do something important with your knowledge in the future, also this will help you relief that hard feeling you had.

The word that comes to my mind all the time is pressure and 10 of wands confirms that there's something feeling very heavy in your life, I feel it mostly related to somebody else's attitude torwards you or the relationship you have with somebody. You are not being grounded and this is leading you to be surrounded by confusing energies, you have the artist card too telling you that you are spending too much time in your imagination and not in the present moment, but I want to give you more happy news. Meditate more often, meditation gives you an space for the daydream too and you can use it to visualize the life you want to live, learn about asssumption law and manifesting so you can use your vivid imagination at your favor. Avoid focusing too much in resentment because karma is always working so it's not necessary for you to worry about somebody else's consequences of their actions, the most important thing for you should be have a clear conscience. For some of you I'm hearing something about feeling guilty, if that's your case you should know that guilt is a chatholic construction to makes us feel unworthy and hopeless when we make the "wrong choice", instead of guilt use the word responsability, if you did something that makes you feel uncomfortable with your own behavior take the responsibility of braking that pattern by healing yoursef. Learning to be generous with ourselves makes us understand better how can we be generous with others.

Focus on: Stop pleasing people and keepeng away from dramatic people or situations, sometimes the cost of being truly ourselves is making some people uncomfortable but that is necessary too, if someone to feel happy wants you to be someone you are not they don't love you unconditionally and you deserve unconditional love. this is probably a wound you have, to reject your happiness to make others happy, this is a beautiful trait that talks so well about you, but this also can make you naive and compleisant with insatisfaction. Who really loves you want to see you shine, will get happy everytime you overcome fear to become a greater and healthier version of yourself, don't worry babe, the correct people will come when it's the time and probably you have very good people by your side (mostly family) at the moment, then leave the people that leaves a negative influence behind and keep the ones that want you to succed close to you, you'll feel a lot lighter than before. This will also brings a healing process that feels very loving so I feel that you are going to have an extra spiritual guidance through this time, if you felt called to pile 1 or 5 go read it because it tells you too to approach your guides and ask them for help.

Advices:

Align your intentions with your actions

Stay away from drama today

Show off your sparkle and shine from the inside

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[mudora]

unnnghhh, I just need to get this out of my system before it gets stupid.  I promise, it is a -very- silly and light criticism of current totk discourse revolving around the three Goddesses, Din, Nayru, and Farore. Honestly I shouldn’t even be negatively affected by just some fun theories being thrown around, but clearly I’m bothered by it for some reason. And I can likely explain why. (This isn’t to stop fun fan theories from being made or me being an old codger and saying NO to fans, because that’s completely rude. If those developments are genuinely exciting to you, I getchya.) 

Current talk is that at least in BoTW and ToTK, the dragons that are roughly named after the three goddesses (not my assumption) (and are referred to as she) by the Goddess statues, are Zonai who consumed their stones. So at least in this universe that BoTW and ToTK decides to be in, these goddesses were mortal in some way or somehow turned their secret stones into the triforce or... something along those lines. I don’t inherently like this line of thinking, for a few reasons. Sort of the same reasons I don’t inherently like the idea of Zelda basically being the Virgin Mary figure in skyward sword and onward. It’s just opinion, and shouldn’t affect your fun times. And for some dumb reason it bothers me and I just want to explain why. The Golden Goddesses, Din, Nayru, and Farore, were not sideliners when it comes to the entirety of Zelda lore. They made the world, full stop, and possibly other worlds that also appear in the Zelda series. They -made- the kingdom of Hyrule, and left the Triforce behind after their creation was complete. They have no official appearance in any game (these are not the oracles), but their hand is -felt- in certain ways. Even if their presence is subdued, they still call the shots on their creation. Just like them, their respective Triforce Pieces represent their philosophy. Din is most comfortable in their Power. Nayru has ageless Wisdom, and Farore gives courage to all she holds dear. Together, they represent The Legend of Zelda’s whole philosophy: As one, they are perfect, working in tandem. Apart, they are still powerful, but become imbalanced and that imbalance throws the world into chaos, as it has time and time again since the Triforce’s original separation in Ocarina of Time. The Goddesses Themselves continue to have namesakes within the series, which is where the Dragon’s names in BoTW and ToTK will become more familiar. At least since Twilight Princess, the Light Spirits that protect the world of reality from shadow, are named subtly after their creators. Faron (Not Farore), Lanayru, (Not Nayru), and Eldin (not Din). They bear the responsibility of protecting creation and the Sacred Realm from the shadow the Twili created, and naturally were eventually banished to the Twilight Realm due to their sacrosanct acts. This is, as far as I remember, the first time we hear of these names. They were created by Din, Nayru, and Farore, but they themselves are not the gods incarnate, and never were. They simply had a purpose, and carried their namesake due to who mothered them into existence.  Now, again, I don’t really subscribe that much to a timeline, and never really have regardless of the “Official” timeline existing. BotW and TotK feel wildly different in terms of what is included in them. We at least know there are *stories* of the Hero of Time, the Hero of Winds, the Hero of Twilight, etc, etc. or they are at least vaguely mentioned in ancient rites and likely moldy tomes that haven’t seen the light of day in thousands, if not tens of thousands of years. Most of this ancient era has come and gone, to the point where the Sheikah tribe of old developed frickin computers with magic powers, and by the time THAT was featured in BoTW, it was already ANCIENT Sheikah tech. But with the events of ToTK, I’m completely complacent in thinking this could be a completely different -universe- then the actual “Official” timeline.  Much like how Termina exists, It’s not really difficult to imagine several different Hyrules existing in many alternate realities, dimensions, planes, what have you. And just because the Zonai exist does not inherently mean the Triforce and the Goddesses don’t also somehow exist in this set universe. I don’t believe the Goddesses would suddenly decide to become Zonai, when perhaps they are the ones who created them anyway, much like the Hylians, the Gorons, the Zora, etc. And even if there are multiple Hyrules, The Goddesses literally made it. I doubt, in any timeline, plane, reality, dimension, that fact would somehow be different, as they are literally the ones responsible for its actual existence. The Zonai, after all are said to be -descended- from Gods, and are only seen as gods themselves due to how these Gods GIFTED these guys with Secret Stones.  This of course, brings us to the dragons in question: I do understand where people believe these three dragons could be the Goddesses. Though the Zonai consider the process of Draconfication forbidden, I don’t really think it’s as forbidden as we think it is. Where I differ from the current discourse, however, is that I don’t remotely think Din, Nayru, and Farore were somehow Zonai, and partook of their sacred stones and it became the triforce. This just doesn’t make sense with the very little we have to go on, for a lot of  reasons. 1, we have to presume Din, Nayru, and Farore already exist, and have existed for Milennia. Otherwise, the Kingdom of Hyrule -would not exist-. Neither would the Hero, Neither would Princess Zelda, Ganondorf, etc.  However. I have a theory that the Dragons are the God forms of the Zonai. Though they are a bit goat like, they also share... quite a few draconic traits on their own, no?Sharp teeth, hair that more serpentine dragons have from Japan and China. They came from the literal sky and wished to bring their bounty to the races of the land. The Zonai -revere- dragons and dragon kind. The Secret Stones themselves obviously don’t just turn Zonai into dragons, as we can see from Zelda consuming hers. I presume, that these gifted Secret Stones likely come from the God-like dragons that the Zonai likely descended from. When swallowing a stone, you are inheriting the power of presumed God-hood as defined by the Zonai. You become immortal. You lose yourself. Because mortals and Gods are profoundly different. Now, whether or not Dragons are capable of becoming mortal on their own is a good question I can’t answer, but I suspect the Zonai have -way- more relation to the concept of the dragons then they do Din, Nayru, and Farore. The same goes for the Dragons that are already within Hyrule: Dinraal, Naydraa (Wtf that isn’t even close to Nayru), and Farosh.. These guys have way more in common with their other namesakes, the light spirits of twilight princess, then they do with the actual Golden Goddesses. And they presumably also share something with their Light Spirit Namesakes. They are guardians of the springs of Power, Wisdom, and Courage respectively. However I picture this relation to be more of these dragon gods wishing to protect creation from ages long past. Perhaps these Dragons never became Zonai. Perhaps these dragons are Zonai who wished to fulfill a purpose in protecting these springs. But being the Golden Goddesses themselves? I highly doubt it. There is plenty of room within the Zelda universe to have the Golden Goddesses remain as such, and to have other gods and spirits fulfill myriad roles deemed important to the Cycles.  If anything, I would say the Zonai are an interesting addition to the many races of Hyrule, and their story is a more compelling one, when viewed in a lense that encompasses their relationship to dragonkind. Not God-kind. Or... at least DragonGod Kind. I also feel like viewing it this way is -way- easier to swallow then somehow relating the Secret Stones to the Triforce. These are their own unique goodie. ToTK, more or less, is a lesson that the Triforce has already taught many times, but through a different lens. Might and Power can obviously come from many different things in Hyrule, and a DragonGod’s essence? Well.  How could Ganondorf, one who seeks power with relentless force, resist?  In her Wisdom, Zelda chose to seek this power to protect her Kingdom from the plague she so feared.  And Link, once again, is the edge of the sword, stuck within the power struggle. Yet his courage and valor lead to the destruction of the Demon Dragon.  I don’t know about you, but the Goddesses are definitely watching. And not as dragons. 

#totk #totk spoilers #I honestly could have shortened this #but all well #just my two cents #please follow your own musings as you see fit #Just don't scream at me if you don't agree its totally okay to not agree

[chrancecriber]

Chilltrax (June 11, 2023)

23:55 Ry X & Olafur Arnalds - Colorblind (Whomadewho Remix) 23:55 C H I L L T R A X - Glitchy Toh 23:49 Satin Jackets - Little Airplanes 23:45 False Intentions - Good Liar 23:42 Blonde Maze - Daydream (Otherwise Fine Remix) 23:38 Jan Blomqvist & Malou - Alone 23:33 Tensnake - Adams Hill 23:33 C H I L L T R A X - Something I Should Tell You 23:28 Nicholas Gunn & Alina Renae - Angel Eyes 23:23 Washed Out - Hide (Amtrac Remix) 23:20 Pableno - Heights 23:15 Vintage And Morelli Feat. Arielle Maren - The Light (Flexible Fire Remix) 23:11 Sound Quelle & Tailor - Where We Should Be 23:11 C H I L L T R A X - E-chilled-music 23:07 Chris Malinchak - Control 23:02 Lamorn - Olsen After Midnight 22:58 Tagavaka - Oxygen 22:52 Blank & Jones - Floatation 22:49 Nils Hoffmann Feat. Gordi - No One Else 22:46 Vandelux - All I've Ever Known 22:45 C H I L L T R A X - Organ The Chillout Channel 22:42 Shingo Nakamura - Focus 22:38 Afterlife - All I Wanted 22:34 Bonobo Feat. Jordan Rakei - Shadows 22:29 Jean Vayat & Evelynka - My Soul 22:26 Lar - Collide (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) 22:22 Eli & Fur - Something Was Real 22:22 C H I L L T R A X - Retsyn 22:18 Heard Right & Oracle - There For You 22:13 Gold Lounge - Higher 22:08 Emi Ca - Just Breathe 22:04 53 Thieves - Heights 22:04 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Freesound 22:01 Alampa - Seesaw Season 21:57 Dye O - Simply Be Here 21:54 Forester - Saint (Shallou Remix) 21:49 Dj San & Sebastian Moore - In Your Eyes 21:44 Eric Hilton - Forming Star 21:44 C H I L L T R A X - Take Me Away! 21:39 Max Cooper - A Model Of Reality (Tor Remix) 21:35 Mahalo - Nothing Matters (Lipless Remix) 21:30 Cahelo - Bananaquit (Mass Digital Extended Remix) 21:27 Satin Jackets & Panama - The Future 21:22 Maya Jane Coles - Weak 21:22 C H I L L T R A X - Escape 2 Music 21:18 Leaving Laurel - The Family We Find 21:14 Floa & Phonic Youth - Falling Away 21:11 Drama - Dark Rain 21:06 Two Lanes - Movement 21:06 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Cymbal Roll Bass 21:02 Che Jose Feat. Jodie Knight - Freedom (Mass Digital Remix Edit) 20:58 Phoenix & Dj Falcon - Winter Solstice (Braxe Falcon Remix) 20:55 Odsen - Retrospective 20:50 Chris Malinchak - Saving My Love 20:50 C H I L L T R A X - Jimpster 1 20:46 Feiertag - Didn't Know Why (You Lost Your Soul) 20:43 Emmit Fenn - What Falling In Love Is For 20:38 Marsh Feat. Leo Wood - Over And Over 20:35 Dex 1200 - Ongea Nami 20:30 Claptone - Under The Moon (Cassius Remix) 20:30 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Moon Boots 20:27 Jones Meadow & Clara Mendes - Em Baixo 20:22 Odesza Feat. Olafur Arnalds - Light Of Day (Parra For Cuva Remix) 20:18 Melosense - Story To Remember 20:13 Eli & Fur - Better In The Dark 20:08 Nicholas Gunn Feat. Chris Howard - Thought Of You 20:08 C H I L L T R A X - Backward Rvb Where World Comes 20:04 Sebastian Davidson - Nomads 19:59 Cubicolor - Wake Me Up 19:56 Elderbrook & Tourist - Howl (Chill Mix) 19:51 Billion Watchers - Rainman 19:47 Andre Aguado - Through The Night 19:47 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 19:43 London Grammar - Lose Your Head 19:39 Sons Of Maria - It Takes So Long 19:33 Shingo Nakamura - Come Closer 19:30 Lp Giobbi Feat. Caroline Byrne - Another Life 19:26 Childish Gambino - Feels Like Summer 19:26 C H I L L T R A X - Wonderful Tan! 19:21 Arley & Sirolf - One Day 19:17 Henry Green - Shift (Edapollo Remix) 19:12 Zaven - Voliere Amplitude 19:08 Leisure - Take You Higher (Serebii & Arjuna Oakes Remix) 19:04 Wassu & Mimi Page - Within Me 19:04 C H I L L T R A X - Worlds Chillout Channel (Chillout Channel) 18:59 Arto - Para Mi 18:56 Satin Jackets & Panama - Alive 18:52 Pines Feat. Water Park - Tell Me 18:49 Aftruu - Falling Asleep 18:46 Lapsley - 32 Floors 18:41 Reel People & Muhsinah - Something New (Kraak & Smaak Remix) 18:41 C H I L L T R A X - Chill Out Chilltrax 18:36 Electronic Bodyguards - Stronger (Pete Herbert Remix) 18:31 Alison Goldfrapp - The Beat Divine 18:28 Ben Macklin Feat. Emma Brammer - Stay With Me (Fvhm Remix) 18:23 Chris Malinchak, Kiesza, Malin - Tree 18:20 Finding Mero - In Loving Memories 18:17 Washed Out - Far Away 18:16 C H I L L T R A X - R.i.p. John Hurt 18:12 Monolink - Turning Away (Parra For Cuva Remix) 18:08 Running Touch - Why Do I 18:04 Sultan Shepard - Sirens 18:00 Ferr By Ferry Corsten And Rich Walters - Limbo 18:00 C H I L L T R A X - Valante Io Toh 17:54 Trilucid - Cheyenne (Extended Sunset Mix) 17:50 Alex Lo Faro - Move With Me 17:45 Northern Form - Mend 17:41 Eli & Fur - Where I Find My Mind 17:35 Two Lanes - Reflections (Il Lo Remix) 17:35 C H I L L T R A X - Trans Europe Vocoder 17:30 Steven Weston Feat. Tae - Same Dream 17:25 Boerd - 2far 17:20 Il:lo - Cynnes 17:17 Odesza Feat. Maro - Better Now 17:17 C H I L L T R A X - The Chillout Channel Redux 17:12 Ghenwa Nemnom - Story Of A Battle (Chris Zippel Remix) 17:08 Cannons - Loving You 17:05 Elderbrook - All My Love 17:02 Chill Cole - Liquid Life 17:02 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Dzihan 16:58 Mango & Cloudcage - More Than This 16:55 Attlas & Jodie Knight - Used To The Silence 16:52 Rocket Empire - Lima 16:48 Kidnap - Start Again (Kidnap Piano Mix) 16:48 C H I L L T R A X - Cool Refreshed Smooth As Can Be 16:44 Reel People & Paula - Vibe (Moods Remix) 16:41 Armin Van Buuren & Matoma Feat Teddy Swims - Easy To Love 16:36 A.m.r - Sailor's Cry 16:32 Palladian - Zagara 16:28 Morcheeba - Never Undo 16:28 C H I L L T R A X - Glitchy Toh 16:25 Satin Jackets Feat. Tailor - Somewhere In Paradise 16:20 Royksopp Feat. Astrid S - Let's Get It Right 16:15 Above & Beyond - Believer (Marsh's Guatape Remix) 16:12 George Fitzgerald & Syml - Mother 16:07 Cinnamon Chasers - Surviving The Fire 16:07 C H I L L T R A X - Escape The Noise 16:03 Melosense - Nous 15:59 Faodail & Plya - Strangers Gone Missing 15:55 Lamorn - Olsen After Midnight 15:50 Sons Of Maria - Outbound 15:46 Eloi El - Stick Together (Blonde Maze Remix) 15:46 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Freesound 15:43 Darius & Amaria - Faded 15:40 Holen - Healing 15:36 Jos & Eli & Eli & Fur - Riffs Of The Night 15:32 Floa & Phonic Youth - Falling Away 15:27 Groove Armada - At The River 15:27 C H I L L T R A X - Summertime Cool 15:23 Kx5 & Sofi Tukker - Sacrifice (St Mix) 15:19 Kleerup Feat. Yuna - Break Down The Wall 15:14 Fakear - Crystal 15:09 Blonde Maze - A Break In Continuity (Forty Cats Remix) 15:05 Elderbrook - The End 15:05 C H I L L T R A X - World Comes To Chilltrax.com 15:02 Sum Wave - Evening Mood 14:58 Alampa - Seesaw Season 14:55 Feiertag Feat. Tessa Rose Jackson - Follow 14:51 Arto - Now You're Gone 14:47 Lapsley - Levitate 14:43 Kidnap & Pinkpirate - Things Change 14:43 C H I L L T R A X - Street Life Worlds Cc 14:39 Bonsaye - Viaje 14:35 Jan Blomqvist & Malou - Alone 14:30 Rodriguez Jr. Feat. Liset Alea - What Is Real (Deep In The Playa Mix) 14:26 Tep No - Say What You Wanted 14:23 Dreem - Miles Away 14:17 Bob Moses - Tearing Me Up (Rac Mix) 14:17 C H I L L T R A X - Tcc Warm And Tender Ocean 14:12 Nicholas Gunn & Alina Renae - Angel Eyes 14:08 Boerd Feat. Stella Explorer - Another Life 14:05 Giants' Nest - Heart Void 14:01 Emmit Fenn & Shallou - Hollow 14:01 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Cymbal Roll Bass 13:57 Phoenix & Dj Falcon - Winter Solstice (Braxe Falcon Remix) 13:52 False Intentions - Good Liar 13:48 Cannons - Tunnel Of You 13:45 Jones Meadow - Expect 13:41 Logic1000 Feat. Big Ever - Natural 13:41 C H I L L T R A X - Fresh And Fascinating 13:37 Xixi Feat. Kwesi - Close To U 13:32 Royksopp - Beautiful Day Without You 13:29 Pableno - Heights 13:25 Lp Giobbi Feat. Dj Tennis & Joseph Ashworth - All In A Dream 13:20 Dusky Feat. Pedestrian - Spruce 13:20 C H I L L T R A X - Chilltrax - Chill Out Piano 13:16 Woven - Brushes 13:13 Afterlife - All I Wanted 13:09 Otr Feat. Au/ra - Broken (Rac Mix) 13:06 Dye O - Simply Be Here 13:06 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Moon Boots 13:02 Edapollo - Standing There 12:59 Elderbrook & Tourist - Howl (Chill Mix) 12:55 Il:lo - Ink 12:51 Kc Lights Feat. Leo Stannard - Cold Light (6am Remix) 12:51 C H I L L T R A X - Take Me Away! 12:47 Feiertag - Didn't Know Why (You Lost Your Soul) 12:42 Nils Hoffmann Feat. Julia Church - 9 Days 12:37 Circle Sky - Your Name 12:32 Volen Sentir & Makebo - Into The Stars 12:27 Lane 8 Feat. Lulu James - Loving You (Moon Boots Remix) 12:27 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 12:23 Two Lanes - Searching (Ct Fixup Mix) 12:20 53 Thieves - Waves 12:15 Vincenzo - Chroma Rush 12:11 Everything But The Girl - Forever 12:07 Phello - Timelapse 12:07 C H I L L T R A X - The Chillout Channel, Chilltrax 12:04 Sebastian Davidson - Nomads 11:59 Pines Feat. Akacia - History 11:55 Satin Jackets & Panama - Alive 11:52 Sum Wave - Milkyway 11:49 Mansionair & Kim Tee - Next High 11:49 C H I L L T R A X - Valante Io Toh 11:45 The Knocks Feat. Foster The People - All About You (Equal Remix) 11:41 Jones Meadow - Shackles 11:37 Jimpster & Oliver Night - Ascension 11:34 Gus, Nuage - The Place We Know (Original Mi 11:29 A.m.r - Light-years From Here 11:29 C H I L L T R A X - Something I Should Tell You 11:25 Morgin Madison & Ryan Lucian - From The Start (Mm Chill Remix) 11:21 Kaskade - Where Did You Go 11:18 Flexible Fire - Amatista 11:14 Blonde Maze - When You Move 11:10 R Plus & Faithless Feat. Amelia Fox - It's Enough (The Last High) 11:09 C H I L L T R A X - Escape 2 Music 11:05 Alan Cerra - Radiant 10:59 Trilucid - Cheyenne (Extended Sunset Mix) 10:56 Chris Malinchak - When The World Stops Turning (Quiet Mix) 10:51 Rocket Empire - Astoria 10:47 Mass Digital - Thoughts Of U 10:42 Sound Quelle & Tailor - Where We Should Be 10:42 C H I L L T R A X - Be Svendsen World Comes 10:39 Ran The Man - Swimmingpool 10:36 Lp Giobbi Feat. Caroline Byrne - Another Life 10:33 Feiertag Feat. Tessa Rose Jackson - Ambivalence 10:28 Sg Lewis - Lifetime 10:23 Sons Of Maria - It Takes So Long 10:19 Thievery Corporation - Lebanese Blonde 10:19 C H I L L T R A X - Parents Magazine Seal 10:15 Cannons - Loving You 10:13 Beacon - Pay My Debts 10:07 Emi Ca - Just Breathe 10:02 Royksopp Feat. Pixx - How The Flowers Grow 10:02 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Dzihan 09:59 Attlas & Jodie Knight - Used To The Silence 09:56 Finding Mero - In Loving Memories 09:52 Khotin & Tess Roby - Fountain, Growth 09:48 Farius - Coming Up (Hold On) (Dokho Remix) 09:44 West & Zander - Silfra 09:44 C H I L L T R A X - R.i.p. John Hurt 09:39 Max Cooper - A Model Of Reality (Tor Remix) 09:34 Two Lanes Feat. Kwesi - Another Time 09:30 Cahelo - Bananaquit (Mass Digital Extended Remix) 09:26 Pines Feat. Fractures - Rewrite The Ending 09:22 Camelphat & Elderbrook - Cola (Simon Mills Full Sugar Mix) 09:22 C H I L L T R A X - Worldschilloutchannnel Orbit 09:17 Leaving Laurel - The Family We Find 09:12 Eli & Fur - Better In The Dark 09:09 Faodail & Kakadu - Painting In Shades (Edapollo Remix) 09:05 Chill Cole - Liquid Life 09:05 C H I L L T R A X - Glitchy Toh 09:01 53 Thieves - Lyd 08:56 Lamorn - Olsen After Midnight 08:53 Odsen - Retrospective 08:49 Flight Facilities Feat. Your Smith - Heavy 08:49 C H I L L T R A X - Jimpster 1 08:46 George Fitzgerald & Syml - Mother 08:41 Andrew Nagy & Joel Winterflood - Little To None 08:36 Joy Orbison Feat. Lea Sen - Better 08:32 Zaven - Voliere Amplitude 08:28 Zimmer Feat. Panama - Wildflowers 08:28 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Freesound 08:23 Nicholas Gunn & Alina Renae - Angel Eyes 08:18 Sons Of Maria - Always 08:15 Duckmaw - Nox 08:11 Reel People & Paula - Vibe (Moods Remix) 08:07 Everything But The Girl - Caution To The Wind 08:07 C H I L L T R A X - E-chilled-music 08:04 Lar - Collide (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) 08:00 Harvey & Oscuro - You're All I Want 07:57 Alampa - Seesaw Season 07:54 Holen - Breathe 07:49 Farius - A Big Life (Sound Quelle Remix) 07:49 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Cymbal Roll Bass 07:46 Cannons - Footsteps In The Dark 07:42 Melosense - Nous 07:38 Passenger 10 - Voices In Her Head 07:34 Booka Shade & Satin Jackets - Fusion Royale 07:29 Tycho - Receiver 07:29 C H I L L T R A X - Retsyn 07:25 Heard Right & Oracle - There For You 07:20 Blonde Maze - Being Pulled (Polar Inc. Remix) 07:17 Dex 1200 - Ongea Nami 07:14 Kx5 Feat. Hayla - Escape (Chill Mix) 07:10 Jako Diaz & Leyet - Only You 07:10 C H I L L T R A X - Ct The Backward Chillout Channel 07:05 Forty Cats & Arentis - Zen 07:01 Phoenix & Dj Falcon - Winter Solstice (Braxe Falcon Remix) 06:56 Double Touch Feat. Reigan - All I Want 06:50 Il:lo - Cynnes 06:46 Deep Sound Effect Feat. Svetlana Voice - Dreaming About You (Dj Aristocrat Remix) 06:42 Vandelux - All I've Ever Known 06:42 C H I L L T R A X - Escape The Noise 06:38 Approaching Black - Sensitive 06:35 Fløa (Floa) - Pictures Of You 06:31 Ben Bohmer Feat. Jonah - Home 06:28 Attom & Kwesi - Rogue 06:23 Alex Lo Faro - Move With Me 06:18 Royksopp - Compulsion 06:17 C H I L L T R A X - Magnifyingglasssogood4u 06:14 Jones Meadow & Clara Mendes - Em Baixo 06:11 Liz Cass - Blue 06:08 Sultan Shepard - Sirens 06:04 Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted (Aquadrop Remix) 06:03 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Moon Boots 06:00 Elderbrook & Tourist - Howl (Chill Mix) 05:57 Dreem - Miles Away 05:52 Sons Of Maria - Don't Tell Me I Can't Have It 05:48 Wassu & Mimi Page - Within Me 05:48 C H I L L T R A X - Trans Europe Vocoder 05:43 Arley & Sirolf - One Day 05:39 Westseven Feat. Angus Powell - Go Right Through (Sound Quelle Remix) 05:34 Blank & Jones - Floatation 05:30 Lipless & Blue Noir - Alone 05:26 Way Out West Feat. Hendrik Burkhard - We Move In The Dark (Sunday Maybe Mix) 05:26 C H I L L T R A X - Comes To Chill Out 05:21 Ghenwa Nemnom - Story Of A Battle (Chris Zippel Remix) 05:16 Two Lanes - Searching (Ct Fixup Mix) 05:13 London Grammar - Baby It's You 05:10 Holen - Healing 05:10 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 05:06 Alex Hook Feat. Rene - You Showed Me 05:02 Satin Jackets & Panama - Alive 04:58 Tomb - Unbound 04:55 Blonde Maze - Something Familiar 04:54 C H I L L T R A X - Cleanliness Don't You Agree 04:51 Kx5 & Sofi Tukker - Sacrifice (St Mix) 04:46 Darius Feat. Benny Sings - Rise (Darius Remix) 04:42 Avira & Nicholas Gunn - Sensing You 04:38 Aftruu - Falling Asleep 04:33 Nando Rodriguez Feat. Lottie - Madness (Cafe Chill Out Mix) 04:33 C H I L L T R A X - Dionigi/the Chillout Channel 04:29 Monolink - Turning Away (Parra For Cuva Remix) 04:25 Flume Feat. Emma Louise - Hollow (Logic1000 Remix) 04:21 Bonsaye - Kismet 04:18 Cannons - Loving You 04:18 C H I L L T R A X - Worlds Chillout Channel (Chillout Channel) 04:13 Dj San & Sebastian Moore - In Your Eyes 04:09 Dye O - Simply Be Here 04:04 Syml & Zero 7 - Symmetry (Zero 7 Remix) 03:58 Trilucid - Cheyenne (Extended Sunset Mix) 03:58 C H I L L T R A X - We're Not Porn Stars Any More... 03:54 Jones Meadow - Fences 03:50 Helicopter Girl - Angel City 03:46 Vandelux - Tulum 03:46 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Dzihan 03:41 False Intentions - Good Liar 03:37 Royksopp Feat. Astrid S - Just Wanted To Know 03:34 Afterlife - All I Wanted 03:30 Toka Kakabadze - Urban 03:30 C H I L L T R A X - Bring Back Memories For Some 03:24 Steven Weston Feat. Tae - Same Dream 03:21 Feiertag Feat. Tessa Rose Jackson, Oli Hannaford - Yearn 03:17 Emmit Fenn - --amman 03:14 Pableno - Heights 03:10 Everything But The Girl - Run A Red Light 03:06 Three Drives On A Vinyl - Greece 2000 (Davidson & Melosense Mix) 03:05 C H I L L T R A X - Worlds Chillout Channel (Chillout Channel) 03:02 Attlas & Jodie Knight - Used To The Silence 02:58 Sons Of Maria - It Takes So Long 02:54 Melosense - Can't Replace You 02:50 Evelynka - Letting Go 02:46 Childish Gambino - Feels Like Summer 02:46 C H I L L T R A X - Cool Refreshed Smooth As Can Be 02:42 Elderbrook - Wasted On You 02:37 Fakear - Crystal 02:32 Royksopp & Susanne Sundfor - Oh, Lover (Nto Remix) 02:27 Washed Out - Hard To Say Goodbye (Lone Remix) 02:27 C H I L L T R A X - Organ The Chillout Channel 02:23 Heard Right & Fløa - Enough 02:20 Lp Giobbi Feat. Caroline Byrne - Another Life 02:16 Catching Flies - Daymarks 02:12 Two Lanes - Movement 02:12 C H I L L T R A X - Glitchy Toh 02:07 Embliss & Lumynesynth - Phases Of The Moon 02:03 Lamorn - Olsen After Midnight 01:59 Rocket Empire - Lima 01:54 Baile & Haulm - Knows No End 01:50 Jan Blomqvist & Malou - Alone 01:50 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Freesound 01:46 Olan - Wake And Return (Little Dragon Remix) 01:43 Cannons - Bad Dream 01:38 Volen Sentir & Makebo - Into The Stars 01:34 Morgin Madison & Ryan Lucian - From The Start (Mm Chill Remix) 01:29 Christine And The Queens - Tilted (Paradis Remix) 01:28 C H I L L T R A X - R.i.p. John Hurt 01:23 Mass Digital - Little Things 01:19 Gus, Nuage - The Place We Know (Original Mix) 01:16 Kidnap & Pinkpirate - Things Change 01:15 C H I L L T R A X - Escape 2 Music 01:12 Chill Cole - Liquid Life 01:08 Christian Loffler Feat. Menke - Lys 01:04 Alampa - Seesaw Season 00:59 Billion Watchers - Rainman 00:55 Above & Beyond & Marty Longstaff - Gratitude (Aname Pm Mix) 00:55 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Cymbal Roll Bass 00:50 Ross Couch - On Fire (Downtempo Mix) 00:46 Alex Lo Faro - Move With Me 00:43 Lost In Pacific & Hanging Valleys - Escape 00:39 Feiertag - Didn't Know Why (You Lost Your Soul) 00:35 Melosense - Explore 00:35 C H I L L T R A X - Something I Should Tell You 00:31 Xixi Feat. Kwesi - Close To U 00:27 Aparde - Know You 00:23 Duckmaw - Distant Worlds 00:18 Satin Jackets - Don't Worry (Lost Desert Remix) 00:14 Eli & Fur - Where I Find My Mind 00:13 C H I L L T R A X - Backward Rvb Where World Comes 00:10 Vintage & Morelli - Once Upon A World 00:06 Phoenix & Dj Falcon - Winter Solstice (Braxe Falcon Remix) 00:02 Little Dragon - Water

#Chilltrax #Chillout #Lounge #Downtempo #Ambient #Trance #Deep House #2023 #June 2023

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ᴄᴜʀɪᴏᴜꜱ, ɴᴀᴄʀᴇᴏᴜꜱ ʜᴀɴᴅᴘʀɪɴᴛꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴊᴀɴᴜᴀʀʏ spell an address to mystery, a passage that opens to teeth of ice and guarding beasts before the c o l d , niveous turquoise heart of Saint Petersburg: for the vernissage, she has carried a repertoire of illusions in her winter regalia to its majestic double doors to wear it now like a crown among the crowns displayed there at the gallery. With the sanction of the afternoon sun, here is her coronation for a reign over secrets in s e c r e t. Over the last few years, our queen -of liminal, glorious and grotesque worlds wielding from France- has proven her prowess b e y o n d the necessity of oracles, she is the vision. Through the enfilade, the inspiration behind the art in her moves will be elusive under the lights, b a l a n c e d like chiaroscuro; still she has to tear herself from this mist of rumination, the sequence and point of it, and focus on the treasures and objets de vertu frozen in their centuries-long glamour around her, stirring up a mystifying air that sways chandeliers to the folie à plusieurs of numinous vertigo, but to the greatest curiosity of some deities - all that has given cause for her katabasis as a divine instrument and why she must first begin as the rhetorical triptych: to impress, influence, indoctrinate.

Gallery of the Sultanovs, sacred and strange embodied, granting splendour at every turn, however, only those with the entree to their secret society can experience it. Then, we have the bearers of this allegorical regality, something about their gemstones, some indeterminate gilding on their bones. This reputation affords her little and great hint at the same time, a game of chance in which, if missed, her star-led knowledge of the orrery of the building might be rendered helpful for none other than an escape from dispelling the concerns which the deities have strung around her throat in rubies ( noose or necklace, you choose! ). It should not rob her, by magic or any means of trompe l'œil, of the discernment demanded by inauspicious words of the Pantheon, ' Prepare yourself for our breath-ripping revelation ' , it has whispered along the possibility of the exhibition’s collaboration with the o c c u l t. It was also made clear to her that the one under her watch, the one among whom manage this realm of dark and darker sophistication is - as hard as it may be for us to believe, but - the f i r e of the Sultanovs, fire in its literal sense, who knew the origin of light would gather shadows into their holy site ( including her, it seems! ), would ignite the heavens in their calmest clouds, we can even hear it in his name, Ignat. Past a crowd of significant stature after another, past mirrors reflecting her poise as she silkens back one side of her short hair, she nears @osteomantic. The approach should be gentle so, with the elegant surety of her steps, she works through the threads of silent wonderment by which Ignat has had his company bound around a display on a tapered pedestal - then, in a fair gap between shoulders, she takes up that common, solemn stance dedicated to his giving a recitation of the legend-gilt masterpiece in their observation. A brief study is all that our divine agent needs to tell just how he would make a fine narrator of a myriad more ( and unsurprisingly an unreliable one too if it serves his agenda ). But it is the unsung that is calling out to her. She knows what should come next, this is it: in words crafted to attract fashionable attention, Russian and fluent, the kairos unfurls now, ". . . then, that's how we've come to know her today, the goddess who survives evil by her pastiche mask of evil, and for centuries artists have been assisting her escape: into paintings and reliefs, pottery and jewellery . . . -here, she gives a courteous glance at the culturati around her before continuing with a courtly nod at her desired audience- . . . Jewels as dazzling as Sultanovs' briolette cut creations, when we're speaking of the kind she defines ideal; the shape that resembles teardrops, the shape to contain her tragedy."

#osteomantic #yes after a ridiculous amount of years spent just to come up with this #so at last! the dawn breaks upon these strange creatures of ours! #so excited to read ignat's side of the story #anywaysss mwah... sorry for the wait

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Out on Allen Street, it’s 7 in the Morning

Set in the same-ish Street Siblings universe as First Contact by @cryptids-and-muses and @a-sketchy-character @streetsiblings (they’re awesome), I present my own built-on concept. It’s a bit angstier but sue me I’m an angst ball

AO3 | Deluge

Chapter 1: Drizzle

Jason Todd loved the rain. He remembered it pattering on the roof as he dozed off into the night, curled up with Sparky. Times spent splashing in puddles. Drawing a rare smile from Catherine as bright as the morning sun. Days without Willis, his head stuck in a worn copy of Huckleberry Finn and the ambience set only by the rain as it tracked ran down the window he leant on.

It was raining when Jason woke to his mother’s lax corpse, ears drowning out every sound except the rain’s as it plinked in time with the droplets that dripped down her arm.

--

In front of her, Faizul’s corpse is still. So still that Cassandra Cain can almost block out how the man’s body only radiated pain and fear and agony so strong-and-she-did-that-with-her-hands-her-hands-so-red-and-.

But she can’t, her head is still drowning in the memory, and all she can think about is the fear emptiness that settles in her body. Her gift to understand movement as if it were a language, she learns, is nothing more than a curse when Death comes by her hand. She wrings her red fist, as tainted as her soul because of what she had done. She looks away.

Father David has his arms outstretched, a smile so sharp and so bright that if he were any other man, she would have thought he was proud. He is, but underneath, Cassandra can see nothing but sick and profound glee at what she can do. The decision is easy.

As Cassandra springs out the window, its hinges blew wide open, her father David keeled over, the sky crackles and runs with the long red rivulets off her arms.

--

Now, five months later, Jason ducks his head under the fire escape in an empty alley, the rain in a duet with the nightlife of Gotham. He allows himself some respite as it steadily washes the grime off his surroundings, a pleasant ratatatata above the ambient din that is the dark of Gotham. He is so tired, but he’ll have to move soon if he wants to stay out of sight of kidnappers and killers and whatever else haunts the shadows of Gotham.

A howl slices through the Gotham night as some mug gets his face slammed into a wall. Jason knows this because he can see it right now as the same mook gets decked by a – a girl. Anyone on the streets knows that girls can hold their own but seeing some thirty-something-year-old man get his ass handed to him by a pixie of a girl – he thinks she’s his age, somehow – is something else. Seriously, the guy looks terrified out of his mind as he runs with his tail between his legs after a particularly nasty hit to his crotch.

As if sensing his gaze, the girl snaps her head to him, locking him in place.

“Uh… Hi?” Jason raises his hand in an awkward wave which the girl mimics, albeit a bit stilted, her head on a tilt. The silence between the two of them stretches until the girl seems to see something in him and nods. Out of ideas, Jason digs around his bag and produces a fresh enough apple.

“I’m Jason.” He points to himself.

A beat, and then the girl repeats the gesture.

“Cuh, cuh, cuh,” She struggles with the words, her forehead pinched. “Cuh, ah, ssss.”

“Cass?” The girl nods again, this time rigorously. Unsure of himself, Jason raises the apple to her. “Well, nice to meet you, Cass. You hungry?”

Cass grins, her eyes twinkling as she bites into the apple. Around them, the rain lessens. Just a little.

--

She watches two of her most precious children draw closer, children who will laugh and cry and burn for her love. Gotham watches them come, raises her arms, and weeps with her joy.

“Jason and Cassandra against the world,” Is what Gotham would have said if she had a voice. For years, the city is content to watch her children. She observes Jason and Cassandra as they starve, as they fight, as they grow. On one night, the weather nothing but pluvial, she witnesses them come across the strange car in the alleyway owned by her first child. On that night, she watches as the Dark Knight comes across her most perfect pair of children.

--

“Cassandra,” She looks up at the man they had been living under for the past two months, Bruce. She makes no answer, only staring blankly at him–they were betting on seeing how long it took for the man to get uncomfortable when she does that–who stares back. He continues as if they had not been staring for a full minute, which is not to Cass’ benefit. “Do you know where Jason is?”

Cass, willing to keep trying, keeps her gaze unrepentant. Under her scrutiny, the Dark Knight’s demeanour finally cracks a little. Internally, Cass is ecstatic, but she still really wants to milk it as she keeps up the act.

“Someone call for me?” Jay comes down the stairs. Finally, Cass can break her façade.

“Good morning, slob.” The slob, honest to god, freezes.

“No,” He grinds out of his teeth.

“Yes,” Cass gives him a crooked smile. “slob.”

“Am I missing something here?” Bruce is frowning. Oh right, he was ignorant to their scheme.

“Slob,” Cass repeats with feeling and delights at Jay’s fuming. “S-L-O-B. It means Stupid-Loser-Of-Bets,” She looks Jay dead in the eye again and calls him by the name.

Bruce frowned even further (his body projects such honest confusion that Cass almost laughs). “I was not aware you two had made a bet.”

“A bet I lost because of you, old man!” Jay pipes up, suddenly fuming at Bruce. “You’re Batman, and you can’t even keep from cracking when some girl stares at you for longer than a minute?”

Cass does not hold in her laughter anymore, something she broadcasts to all gathered. Bruce sighs, but at least he waits for her to calm down before he gets to his point.

“Regardless… I need you two to come with me to my office,” As the man leaves, the two share a glance.

“You gonna go after him?”

“You first, slob,” Jay grumbles the entire way to the office, where Bruce waves them in.

For a few seconds, the man awkwardly shifts before he pulls a sheaf of papers from behind his desk.

“I… I quite enjoy having the two of you here. With me,” Bruce admits, looking both of them in the eyes. He takes a deep breath. “I do not want to force this on either of you, but I would love to have you here with me for longer.”

“Permanently, even.”

Bruce lays out the papers on the desk, ‘Adoption Applications’ printed at the top. The letters draw a sharp breath from Jay, and Cass is confident enough with reading to understand what it means.

“Yes,” They both say immediately, and Bruce’s face goes softer than either have ever seen it.

When he asks for their surnames, Cass thinks about saying Cain. Instead, she says Todd.

Shyly, her russet orbs meet his azure ones expecting anger, but everything about Jason only projects love and acceptance. Her grin, something she had not got right yet, is almost identical to the one her brother wears.

“Always wanted a sister. Can’t do much better than you, eh, Cass?”

“Yes Jay,” she pauses. “slob.”

Outside, the sky is open in a light drizzle.

--

If there is anyone in the Waynes that Jason thinks is his favourite, it would be Alfred. An opinion he thinks Cass would be hard-pressed to disagree with. Of course, Cass is still in awe about the fact that Bruce Wayne is Batman (and isn’t that just fucking crazy), so it’s understandable. Conversely, Jason still remembers his first memory of the butler, a kind smile and welcoming arms that promised care for both of them.

“Master Jason,” The boy had looked up to see a crinkle in Alfred’s eyes that he had only ever seen from Catherine. The butler continued, somehow even softer than his usual. “Would you like me to fix that for you?”

Alfred gestured to Jason’s battered copy of Huckleberry Finn that he had cradled self-consciously to his chest. He refused, unsure why the butler seemed to be delighted to see Jason in the way only Cass and his Mom did. But there is something so trustworthy about the man that part of Jason is sure Alfred would do things like that no matter what he asked. So, automatic favourite.

--

Their older brother, Dick (“Aptly nicknamed,” Jay mutters under his breath.), yells whenever he comes to the manor. Most of his visits tend to cycle between him screaming at Bruce or yelling about them. He does make an effort to be a little quieter when he’s talking about the latter. Although, he still looks at Jay with an indecipherable mixture of emotions in his eyes. A pool caught between anger and something unknown to them. It’s not something that upsets Cass, but it puts both of them off, nonetheless.

On the other hand, Barbara is a little more forward in her dislike of the new kids. More often than not, her ire seems aimed at Cass specifically. Privately, Cass thinks Barbara was still angry about Bruce taking her role as Batgirl and giving it to Cass. But, she can see how every time the older girl gets less hostile, another part of her body was long past the role anyway. So, she doesn’t hold it against Oracle.

--

“C’mon Cass, repeat after me,” Jason waves the pages in Cass’ face, which elicits a giggle from his sister. Her giggling unbalances the both of them, so they have to waste another couple of minutes to make themselves comfortable again.

“What’s the use you learning to do right when it’s troublesome to do right and ain’t no trouble to do wrong, and the wages is just the same?”

Cass repeats the words, but she struggles at ‘troublesome’, so Jason repeats it for her. Silence, and then.

“What mean?” He thinks she isn’t asking about the word.

“Well, Mom used to say that it was just that. It might be harder to do the right thing, but it’d be better since you at least did it properly,” Satisfied, his sister merely nods and tries the words again. This time, she only takes three tries until she gets ‘troublesome’ right.

“I think she would have liked you,” He murmurs between phrases and instantly regrets it when Cass’ head turns to him so sharply she jostles him. He is about to brush it off when she nods her head shyly, snuggling closer to Jason.

He thinks, as they keep reading, that things are going to turn out alright. He has Robin now, and Robin gives him magic. Not only that but he’s also got Cass as Batgirl. Sure, she has that weird stitch mask covering her face, but it’s so fitting that he cannot imagine Cass with any other kind of costume. He knows her, and she knows him. For years she has been the sister he never knew he needed.

Together, Jason muses, they’re going to shake the whole damn world.

--

Whether they're from the Justice League or otherwise, everyone is always ready with a snide comment directed towards them. Or, more specifically, Jason. They use words and insults that don’t make sense to her, but she can see them affect her brother. When she asks, all he does is brush her off with lies and platitudes that they both know are fake. It isn’t until Troia huffs and says something that has waves of hurt rolling off Jason’s body that Cass decides she’s had enough.

“Honestly, I can’t believe you’d think you’d ever be like – ow!” Troia, poise flooded with nothing but condescension (she’s too angry to be elated at remembering a word Jason taught her) that Cass quickly corrects with a sharp jab. Like a deer in headlights, she turns and somehow has the gall to look indignant (another word). “Who did – Batgirl?”

“What, are you doing?” Troia fucking blinks. “Why are you treating my brother like this?”

She doesn’t even look guilty.

“Oh, don’t worry about all that. I don’t think it’s anything you’d understand anyway,”

She bends down towards her, apparently not noticing how still she is. Anyone who knows anything about Cassandra Todd knows her stillness means Death. Evidently, Troia is an exception. She's the only one in the room that's relaxed.

“Some people are simply born for this role. No street rat can ever hope to achieve that.”

Cassandra moves before anyone even blinks, her arms a flurry of jabs and punches and vicious kicks as she catches Troia off guard. Even when she finally regains her footing, the Amazon doesn't stand a sliver of a chance as Cassandra lays into her.

A block from Troia awards a savage stomp on her shin. A punch ducked under and followed through into a sequence of blows to the Amazon’s chest. When Troia grips her lasso and tries to restrain Cassandra, the girl only slinks her way past and wrestles it from her hands. Quickly and efficiently, she wraps it around the Amazon’s waist and pulls. For someone so small, Cassandra manages to lift Troia with the lasso with enough strength that when she releases it, the Amazon goes flying into a pillar in the Watchtower with a sharp crack.

Cass picks up her brother and shields him from the Leaguers, indifferent to their shocked and judgemental eyes.

The message is clear.

Even though they’re lost in a veritable sea of people, it still ends up being just the two of them, and Cass is more than okay with that.

Next chapter

#street siblings au #jason todd #cassandra cain #fanfic #fanfiction #my fic #robin #batgirl #red hood #black bat #bruce wayne #alfred pennyworth #dick grayson #barbara gordon #donna troy #ok i know people might not like what happens to donna #but guys cmon #she was honestly such a dick to jason in the early comics #cass and jason find each other #some things change #other things don't change at all #dc comics #fluff #angst #dc #batfamily #character study

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Leech Lord - When it's cold

TW: Dark thoughts, existential dread

Tyreen has always acted like coming here was the best decision she’s made for them, it’s pissed him off more than she’s ever appeared to notice, but then again her pretending like she isn’t picking up on his frustrations is nothing new.

She’s spent years singing this planet’s praises, how she loves everything about it and he should be thankful that his sister got them out of the cage that was their home, but she can’t lie to her twin. Never could, even though it’s not once stopped her from trying.

Troy knows her better than his own scars, and for all her intense skill in bullshitting, he sees through her every time. Even the times he really wishes he didn’t.

She fucking HATES Pandora as much as he does. Hell, maybe even more, her rage always tracked deeper through her bones than his could muster. He’s too tired to hate the way she does, it’s exhausting to burn with that dark a fury for so long.

He told her to her face the day they landed here that this planet was a shithole. He told her he wanted to go home, that staying here was not going to pay off the way she insisted it would for them. He’s told her the same thing practically every day since in one way or another, but she shrugs it off, twists it into a joke, reassures him in that silky smooth purr that it’s not that bad, that the filth of old blood in the sand and choking dry heat is worth it for what they have become.

Stars.

And maybe it would have been worth it if they had just stayed stars like she’d originally wanted, but things have changed over the years. He hates himself for believing her when he knew, just like he always did, that she was lying. Now that goal he worked so hard to reach for them both has been ripped from his grasp, now he’s stumbling behind her again as she demands he turn his cunning towards her new target - to be Gods, and Troy’s not sure he actually wants to be a God… not on Pandora.

He’s heard enough about the deities of this place from the natives to know whatever Pandora sees as holy is something far beyond his pathetic being. Shuddered as Jak-Knife wove myth of the great flood and the hunger beneath the sands, felt nausea snake through his stomach as they described something both terrible and disturbingly familiar. The eyes. The maw.

The great hunger of the mad song.

That’s not who he is even if the thrill of fear that runs down his spine when he considers it is almost pleasure, and it’s not who he wanted to be, if he still remembers correctly at least. The Troy he wanted to be is probably dead now, another desiccated corpse claimed by survival on Pandora. The possibility of that life is gone, he thinks. He’s not even really sure if he’s alive - the Troy he became in the end.

Tyreen says “We” will be Gods when she snares him so kindly in those manipulations whispered like love. “We” used to mean him and her back when they were two parts of the same whole and Mom would remind them how that would never change, but he’s started to really question if it has.

Tyreen’s “We” now rings with the dread of something he can’t quite place.

Nekrotafeyo was beautiful. Cool, rich blues marring into the same violet black you’d catch behind your eyelids just before drifting into sleep. The sky was so many colours at sunset, and plants, animals, all living things gently pulsed with a bio-luminescence that meant night was never true darkness. 

Pandora is dead.

It’s just.. sand and jutting rocks in formations that don’t track naturally, that gave him fever dreams for the first couple of years about the things that must have shaped them. The air tastes like chemicals. The dirt is laced with oil, it’s vile. It’s sticky, ravenously hot, freezing cold, and it doesn’t want you to live on it.

He won’t rule Pandora as a deity, he can’t. It’s not made for that. 

Pandora is a tomb, and in the back of God-King Calypso’s mind, he’s pretty sure he’ll die here just like the thousands who’ve gurgled his blessed name through their last breath in honor to their Holy Father. He won’t go in a blaze of glory, those are for the good and he’s anything but, he’ll just probably be a corpse his sister uses as a stepping stone to lurch towards her divinity.

That sounds about right for someone like him, and as the years go on, as he realises Seifa is not coming back and his friends are cracking under the burden of his existence in their lives, he thinks about it more and more.

Sometimes, on those icy cold Pandoran nights when he can’t sleep, when he’s been awake days and his eyes feel like their full of grit and joints ache with every breath, he goes outside.

Sanctum is docked near the pinnacle of the Grand Cathedral, like a thorn jutting from the tower of the twin’s shared cloister. It’s so high that the screeching noise of the night city below is almost drowned out by the wind that whistles through the gothic parapets, and sometimes when his kingdom is laced in glittering frost reflecting the glaring neon of the lights that dot the streets, he scales it.

Awkwardly clambers up the side of his ship as the dead weight of that horrible arm pulls at his spine with each twist, fingers fumbling for grip in the little rivets of freezing sheet metal as he hauls his heavy, exhausted body up inch by inch till he reaches the flat of the hull and crawls to the centre.

Throws his coat down and sits on the pooled fabric, pulls his knees up to his chest, closes his eyes, and waits as he focuses on the distorted music and crowd chatter that manages to filter from the metropolis so far below.

Lets the freezing cold air goosebump his bare skin as it leeches his warmth and creeps through the iron of his bracer, straight into his bones. Waits for his lungs to start stuttering out puffs of steamy breath as he begins to shiver under the clear night sky. Waits, and thinks about not having been born.

When he gets just cold enough, he can’t feel his broken body anymore, but he can think so clearly and he wonders if this is what it would be like. Not being in pain. Not living under the mental fog of the cocktail of drugs he relies on now just to ward off the nightmares. Not holding so much pathetic regret inside his ribs.

Not dying, that’s something else, being alive and then deciding to not be is very different and he’s not a coward. He’s not. Just… not having existed in the first place at all.

That’s not the same. That’s very easy to imagine even if you’re not a coward. 

If he’d never been born so many people would be so much happier.

Tyreen would be... whole. She’d be pure, wouldn’t she. If he hadn’t taken half of her power the way he did, she wouldn’t be the way she is now. She’s told him that plenty, how it’s his fault. All of it.  Mom would never have died. Dad would have stayed full of sunshine and jokes and love. Where would they be now as a family, them and Ty? Travelling the universe? Seeking out siren lore?

Leda wouldn’t be dead. Typhon wouldn’t be abandoned. Tyreen wouldn’t be whatever the fuck he’d helped turned her into. A monstrous god of her own making, or a sad child crying for her parents. He’s not sure which.

Troy has damaged so many people by being alive and there’s no goodness from it. There’s no payoff, no benefit. What’s the point of it? He’s broken. The power he stole doesn’t even work, so what was it all for? What’s he done bar cause pain and death just by existing?

Is that not exactly what a parasite does?

The COV wouldn’t exist if he’d never. The billions they’d affected would be all the better for it really, despite what they tell each other about “bettering” the lives of Pandora’s lost and the galaxy’s lonely. 

Eli and Ven would have found someone better to seek help from, wouldn’t they. The Oracle wouldn’t be the shadow of himself that he is now, exhausted and so sad. Jak-Knife would probably be leading their own clan, not babysitting a pathetic excuse for a man that worked them to the bone while simmering with jealousy towards how much he wished he was them.

Seifa… 

If he’d died on Seifa’s ship, where would she be? Somewhere warm and nice where when it rained the water was refreshing and not a slurry of red dust. With someone who deserved her.

He knows where she is now, a station he wouldn’t punish someone by exiling them to… and it was his fault she was there.

The back of his mind agrees that he is the crux of so much pain. He’s the one that’s the cosmic mistake.

Sometimes he’d like to ask Leda, she’d know the answer. Mom had known everything when they were small, had the answer to every curiosity or confusion from little minds, so he tries to. Whispers a question he doesn’t even understand to the stars through chattering teeth. He wishes she could hear him.

He’s always relieved when she can’t.

The cold defeats him in the end, every time. His body forces him to struggle to his feet and stiffly begin the climb back as the city below starts to quiet, shimmying slowly down the hull between handholds that bite into his icy fingers as the wind howls. 

There’s a fleeting thought whenever he’s slowly picking his way down to the entry port that it would actually be really easy to slip, and he’s surprised it hasn’t happened yet. THAT would be the kind of ending he’s going to get anyway, one stupid little mistake from a hand he can barely feel, and all that would be left of him would be a mess for some poor fucker below to clean up. 

He smirks at it, but knows in reality his traitorous wings would save him. 

The port airlock hisses open and he stumbles into the warmth of his ship every time, he doesn’t fall, he doesn’t cease, he just passes out in the cocooning dark of his bedroom.

It’s survival instinct that does it, that makes him move and forces him back inside, but he still goes outside on those freezing nights, because maybe one night... it finally won’t.

Not that he’d get to be that lucky, he’s got a cult to run in the morning, and Tyreen would never forgive him anyway.

#Borderlands #borderlands 3 #bl3 #troy calypso #tyreen calypso #calypso twins #leech lord #my writing #my hcs #seifa

[unmaskedagain]

Ladybug in Gotham (and Space)

This is part 2 of Ladybug in Smallville

Marinette stood on the rooftop, fidgeting her hands nervously. The harsh freezing winds that promising the coming of autumn left her covered in goosebumps as her simple black peasant blouse and her knee length red plaid skirt; even with the black stockings.  She had done her utter best to look as nice as she could. Her bluish black hair, longer than it ever was before, was tied back in a pretty red bow. She wore a cropped leather jacket and shiny black combat boots that gave her school girl look a nice rocker edge to it. (Marinette really just hoped it made her look tough.) She had simple black purse on her shoulder where Tikki hid from the cold. Her make-up was natural, apart from her movie star red lips. Unfortunately, apart from her earrings, she wore no jewelry to complete the looks as she had been warned about the city of Gotham long before she ever came to the United States. It was because she was in Gotham that Marinette had fighting staff with her. It had belonged to Master Fu. He had taught her how to use it whenever he had the time.

Her Uncle Clark stood protectively next to her. Or rather Superman stood next to her. It was late, but between the overhead of clouds in the sky and the bright lights of the city, honestly, Marinette wouldn’t be surprised if most people couldn’t tell. They had landed, LITERALLY, on the roof the tallest building in the most dangerous city in the world not long ago; but honestly with the building in her stomach, they could’ve been waiting anywhere between ten minutes and an hour, and Marinette wouldn’t have doubted either. Not with the way she felt. Not with the shivers that went down her spine at every shadow that seemed to move and jump at her.

Unconsciously, Marinette leaned against Superman like she used to do with her father when she was a little girl and a scary movie was on.

Superman put a hand on her shoulder and looked down at her with a small smile, “It’s okay,” He assured her. “He’s not as scary as people make him out to be.”

Marinette shot him a look. Yeah, right. The Bat of Gotham. The terror of the night wasn’t as scary as people said. “And Lex Luther isn’t bald either.” The retort earned a chuckle from the man in blue. “Are you sure about this, Superman? I heard what happened with Darkseid. And what he did to Bane. Batman could totally take over the world.”

“Too much paperwork,” A voice growled behind them.

           Marinette yelped, jumped like ten feet the air, spun around, and did the one thing she knew cost her, her life…

           She wacked Batman in the face with her bo staff. With all the strength and skill she earned from years of being Ladybug, she kicked the momentarily stunned Bat in the chest, the force of the hit sent Batman over the edge of the roof.

           It went silent again. As both Superman and Marinette processed what just occurred. Superman’s face portrayed his shock as he mouth was agape and his eyes wide.

           Marinette swallowed hard and nodded seriously. “It’s time to go home,” She told her Uncle. “I, um, I don’t think we’ll be getting any help from Gotham, anymore.”

           Superman just blink. And then blinked again. He shook his head, “What?” Superman asked confused, still a bit stunned. “You hit Batman in the face.”

“He came out of nowhere,” Marinette defended. “He stuck up on us. Who sneaks up on people in Gotham? It’s his own fault.”

“You kicked him off the roof!”

“Still his own fault!”

“Marinette!” Superman face palmed.

“He should’ve known better!”

           The sound of a throat clearing broke up the squabbling Uncle and Niece. The turned around and saw Batman with a severe glare on his face.

“Yeah,” Marinette sighed, “This is when I die.”

           That got Superman’s attention. He wrapped an arm around his niece’s shoulders, and shot a glare back at Batman. “He’s not going to kill you,” Superman promised, “Batman doesn’t kill, right?” He looked expectantly at the Dark Knight.

           Batman didn’t answer, just continued to stare at Marinette.

“Really?” Marinette questioned. “He looks like he’s considering it.”

“You hit me in the face,” Batman growled, his voice low and nightmarish.

           Marinette crossed her arms, “You started it.”

           It was Superman’s turn to sigh.

           Batman stalked towards her. And before Marinette knew it, he was looming above her and she was making her peace with the gods. Marinette glared up at him, fire in eyes, and a smirk on her face as if daring him; faux bravado was all she had to stop herself from crying.

I don’t kill,” Batman suddenly said and stood back. “How old are you?”

“Why? Does my answer effect your decision to kill me?” Marinette smarted.

“She’ll be fifteen soon,” Superman answered.

“Who taught you to fight?” Batman asked her.

“My former master.”

           Batman nodded, “The guardian of the Miraculous. Before I received word from Superman, I assumed the Kwami gods were merely a legend.”

“Well, in their defense,” Marinette said, “Where I come from, people think the same about you.”

           Batman nodded, “You are Ladybug, the Parisian hero. You’ve done good work.”

“You’re Batman,” Marinette nodded back sagely. “You’ll be in my nightmares for years to come.”

           Batman smirked.

“Father!” A new voice roared as a figure landed on the rooftop. “Oracle said you were attacked.” A young boy, not much younger than Marinette, stood in a suit of green, gold and red. Robin, she realized. “She laughed, father. Promised video. She has failed at her job. What is the meaning of this? Who is your assailant?”

“Robin!” Another new voice as he swung onto the room. A older guy, dressed in blue and Black. “You can’t just sneak

“Silent, Nightwing,” Robin growled. “I have come to rescue Father.”

           Marinette glanced at her shoes and then back up at Batman, “Did you call your ten-year-old son to beat me up?” She smirked. He glared at her again.

“I am eleven years of age, girl,” Robin snarled at her.

“He’s just short,” Another voice answered as two more figures landed on the room.

           The taller of the two had on bright red bat mask and a beat up leather jacket. The shorter was dressed primarily in black and red with small gold accents.

“No one asked you, Red Robin,” Robin growled. “And no one invited you.”

“What’s going on, B?” The leather jacket guy said. “Why is Oracle declaring this the best day of her life?”

“She… is embellishing, Red Hood,” Batman said.

“Who’s the girl” Red Robin asked.

           All the newcomers’ eyes went to her. They assessed her. Each noticing her small stature. Her dark hair and her blue eyes. The weapon in her hands. The glare on her pretty face.

“Another one,” Robin roared. “Father, this is getting ridiculous! How many more siblings will you adopt? Have I not suffered enough?”

“Another sister?” Nightwing perked up and somehow managed to snag her away from Superman. Suddenly, she was surrounded by the newcomers. All but Robin towered above her. “Aww, you’re adorable. Cass is going to love you.”

“Did you learn nothing you from last bundle of joy,” Red Robin. “I swear this one better not try to kill me.”

           Red Hood shook his head, “You got a problem, B-man. Hope ya warned Agent A. Where’d he find ya?” He asked her.

           Marinette blushed, a little confused, but answered him, “I hit, uh, him in the face with my staff and kicked him off the roof.”

           The boys, all Robins she realized, just stared at her and burst out laughing. All but the youngest, who still had a smirk on his face.

“I have a new favorite,” Hood declared, a wide smirk on his face and glee in his eyes, as he wrapped at arm around her shoulders. “Yeah… that’ll do it for B,” Red Hood said. “Don’t feel bad, kid. I jacked his the wheels of the batmobile.”

“Enough!” Batman said, silencing all noise. “This is Superman’s niece; the granddaughter of his mother’s dearest friend. She has been staying with his family for a while now. I am not adopting her…?”

“Well that didn’t sound like a question,” Red Hood huffed.

“Yeah, he is definitely considering it,” Red Robin nodded.

  ��        Batman didn’t answer them, which had Superman eyeing him. It wasn’t that he minded the idea of adopting Marinette. But they should discuss it first.

“Transform,” Batman barked the order at the young girl. He needed proof of what he’d been told, and then he and the league would make decisions.

“How about a please?” Marinette raised an eyebrow. “Or were not raised with manners?”

           The guys all blinked at the little girl. A little girl who ignored Batman’s order and demanded politeness.

“Batman doesn’t kill,” Nightwing stated as to remind everyone there, even Batman himself.

“Batman might start,” Red Robin retorted.

           Batman cast a look at Superman who only shrugged with a bewildered smile on his face. Because yes, that my niece, Superman thought, and I’m having Barbara send the video of this entire night to the league before I leave this rooftop.

           Batman narrowed his eyes, “Transform, please.”

           Marinette nodded stiffly and stepped back from the group. “Tikki,” She called. The red Kwami flew out of her purse and landed on shoulder.

“Hi,” Tikki giggled and waved a little hand at the vigilantes. “I’m Tikki, kwami of creation.”

           There were a few stunned hellos back.

“Ready?” Marinette asked her small friend. Tikki nodded. “Spots on.”

           A bright light encircled Marinette as she was transformed into ladybug. Well, new and improved Ladybug. One of the first things she learned after becoming the guardian was how to change her costume. Gone was the full body spandex suit.

           Ladybug now layered ladybug themed armor, covering a black suit. Her mask hid more of her face. She had armored lady bug wings her back that could be used as emergency shields. She still couldn’t fly. But one day, Marinette vowed, she’d figure it out.

“I’m Ladybug,” She introduced.

“Magical girl transformation,” Nightwing murmured in awe. “She has a magical girl transformation.”

           Red Robin nodded approvingly, “Ladybug, the hero of Paris. Your fight with second fight again Horrifcator was legendary. I watch the video like twenty times to learn that finishing move you used on it. Used it on Mammoth.”

“Her,” Ladybug corrected. “How’d it work for you?”

“I think you know how it worked for me,” Red Robin smirked.

“Spots off,” Ladybug said and detransformed.

           Robin’s eyebrow crinkled, “But Father said I’m too young to patrol on my own.” His expression turned furious. “Ladybug has been protecting a city by mostly by herself her years, Father.”

“Robin,” Batman started but was cut off.”

“She is proof that age has nothing on skill,” Robin huffed. “I demand to be allowed to patrol alone. And I will no longer tolerate Agent Pennywise’s childproof locks, in the car or the in house.”

“Or on the cookie jar,” Red Hood add with a point at Batman. “Viva La revolution.”

           Batman pinched his nose. “The Justice League was unaware that the protector of Paris was a child. I instructed Superman to bring her here I could assess the situation and confirmed the villain Hawkmoth to be in fact a magical terrorist.”

“The league oversight just proves their weakness,” Robin said. “Not my own.”

           Batman ignored him. “Cyborg,” He said. “We’re ready.”

           Then Marinette was beamed into space.

           She really had to talk to Uncle Clark about his choice in friends.

           Marinette found herself standing in front the entire Justice League as she found herself telling her story again. But this time Red Robin had been helpful enough to provide video proof of her fights.

           The heroes of the room looked suitable horrified and furious about what had been happening in Paris. Redhood was spitting nails ever since Marinette revealed most of the monster had been possessed kids from her school.

“You don’t have powers,” Green Lantern stated. Ladybug opened to correct him but he kept going. “You get a boost of strength, speed, and endurance but nothing close to super level. From what I understand, transforming into Ladybug just improves your natural abilities.”

“It’s true,” Tikki squeaked. “You’re faster than the average human, but it only goes so far.”

“You don’t even have super healing,” The Flash said. “You fight some megalomaniac that’s more or less holding an entire city hostage, and you don’t even have powers.”

“You fight with a yo-yo,” Batman growled and, then, more than ever before, he looked ready to kill. “You, a child, with no real background in combat training was sent to fight near invincible monsters with a skintight suit and a yo-yo. All while a magical villain hunts you down.”

“Dying’s a strong possibility,” The Green Arrow frowned. “You said it yourself. The former Chat Noir used to die all the time, and if wasn’t for your miraculous, he’d still be dead.”

“He was careless,” Black Canary nodded. “Master Fu was right to strip him of his powers. He was reckless, let his emotions get the best of him, and didn’t take his job seriously, and always rushed into battle. He had no training and his inexperience got the best of him. I always thought he acted like a child. Now that I know he was, in fact, a child it explains much. I thought you were older,” She told Marinette.

“We all did,” Cyborg said. “We wouldn’t let a kid fight on their own.”

           Wonder Woman slammed her hands on the table, causing loud crack to be heard. “This will not stand anymore,” She shouted. Princess Diana radiated power. “The fiend HawkMoth has no issue with the slaughter of children or using them to fight his battles. I will slay the coward myself.”

           As much as Marinette really wanted to see Wonder Woman bash Hawkmoth’s face in, she knew she had to say something. “It’s too risky. Emotions run high battle. While I’m wearing the miraculous, I can’t be Akumatized. Everyone else can. Hawkmoth can get inside your head, turn you into one of his greatest monsters, and find out your secret identities. He is coward, but he is a powerful one.”

           Her words caused an uneasiness to spread through the room.

“We can’t let you fight alone,” Superman said. “I won’t let you fight alone.”

“No one is fighting anyone yet,” Batman rumbled. “We need more intel on Hawkmoth. We’ll contact Zatana to see what she knows about the situation. With any luck, she’ll know of any protection against Hawkmoth. In the meantime, I will act as Marinette’s mentor and see to her training.”

“But she’s sunshine!” Flash complained. “And happiness. And you’re you.”

           Other Justice league members spoke up and complained about the idea.

“Why do you get to be her mentor?” Superman asked sullenly. “I’m her Uncle.”

           Batman raised a hand to silence the room. “I am one of the few non superpowered heroes in the room. Superman is frequently in Gotham,” He gave Superman a look. “And can assist in Ladybug’s training. It is only logical.”

“Logical my left ass cheek,” Redhood snorted.

“I knew he would adopt her,” Damian rolled his eyes.

“Kid never stood a chance,” Nightwing said.

“He hasn’t told Alfred yet!” Red Robin said with a shake of his head. “How many surprise children is he going to bring that man?”

           Officially, or at least as her parents knew, Marinette would be staying with her Uncle Clark and his husband in Gotham while the Kents fixed up their farm a terrible storm ruined. Unofficially, Marinette was the new ward of Bruce Wayne.

           As soon as the Superman, batman, Marinette and the rest of the batfamily left.

           Cyborg ordered everyone to remain in their seats. “You. Have. To. See. This!” He turned on the video Oracle had sent him.

           The sight of adorable sweet school girl Marinette hitting Batman in the face and kicking him off the roof, once again caused the entire room to go silent as everyone processed the event.

           Green Arrow was the first to break, “Roy’s going to marry that girl so hard.”

“How is she alive,” Barry Allen asked, his mask down and his red hair shining under the light of the room.

“Batman has a soft spot for children,” Aquaman shrugged.

“Play it again,” Wonder Woman commanded. “Please,” She added with an amused smile.

           The Justice League rewatched the video eight more times that night, and nearly everyone demanded it be emailed to them. As far as The Flash was concerned Marinette was his new hero. As far as Oliver Queen was concerned Roy Harper and Marinette would make beautiful children.

           Living in Wayne Manor was vastly different than living on the farm with the Kents. For starters, Damian frequently jumped out of random place and attacked her with a sword.

           Tim and Jason assured her this was normal. And she’d get used to it. Marinette noted there was no mention of when it would stop. She stopped minding once she realized Damian was using it to better himself so Marinette used the instances to bond with him under the mask of improving his skills. She learned quickly as long as she didn’t treat him like a little kid, he wouldn’t view her as his enemy. Plus he adored Plagg, and the other kwami who basked under his attention. Plagg and Damian were a formidable, destructive, team.

           She got an entire room to work on her designs which did as much as possible. Whenever, she wasn’t training or at school.

           Marinette went to Gotham academy with Tim and Damian.  But she didn’t seem them too much as Tim was in an older grade and Damian a younger one. Damian took to joining her for lunch as he found his classmates to be unworthy of his attention

           Dick Grayson was everywhere. He seemed to have made it his personal mission to bond with the newest member of the Batfamily. Dick went shopping with her, insisted on Disney family movie nights, and started teaching Marinette Gymnastics for superheroes 101. And, boy, could he talk.

           Jason taught her out to drive. Or rather how to drive like the police were after you. Neither of her Uncles were amused. Tim taught her how to use his motorcycle. Again, parental authority not amused. But Marinette learned one thing, she liked to go fast.

The lack of a proper sleep schedule and the possibility of overdosing on coffee was quite seemed to effect the older vigilantes. Unfortunately for them, Marinette had a low tolerance for self-harm and had no problem teaming up with Alfred to take care of her new found family.

           Alfred hadn’t been surprised when she arrived at the Manor. He just sighed and welcome her into the family. The butler had easily taken up the role as grandfather to the batkids and had no problems doing the same for Marinette. Together, they replaced most of the coffee in the house with decaf, worked out a proper patrol schedule for the batfamily, and managed to convince Tim to get more than two hours a sleep a night.

           The two got along really well. Like with Aunt Martha, Marinette traded recipes with the kindly man and competed over who had the best desserts.

           The only issue between the two was the kitchen. Marinette liked to cook too. Alfred like to defend his territory, and insisted frequently on Marinette coming to him for meals. Marinette disagreed as she felt Alfred should relax more. She said this in front of Uncle Bruce which caused the man to smile for the rest of the day for some reason.

           Marinette had met Cassandra her second week in Gotham. The quiet girl and Marinette easily communicated through body language as Cassandra didn’t talk much. Marinette learned to be watchful of the older girl. And with much carefulness, convinced Cassandra to play video games and binge out on sweets together. They ended up painting each other’s, and Dick’s, nails. Cassandra was more than happy to spend time with her “Little sister.”

           Luke was the only sane one in the family. Barbara and Stephanie were the insane older sisters Marinette had always wanted. Barbara taught Marinette about hacking. Stephanie taught her how to break in to places, without getting caught.  Kate, Bruce’s cousin, took to smirking at her whenever Bruce and Marinette were in the room together. (Every superhero had seen the video by then.)  The five of them (Cassandra included), had frequently girls’ nights. That Dick was in no way invited to. (To which he complained to Bruce about.)

           Living with Uncle Clark and Uncle Bruce, the batdad himself, was amazing. For two of the most powerful superheroes in the world, they were pair of love birds. Uncle Clark took her frequently to Metropolis and to see the Daily Planet. She got introduced to the legendary Lois Lane and the fearsome Cat Grant.  Cat Grant was amused that Marinette didn’t become some wilting daisy at her vitriol. Marinette designed her a dress.

           Uncle Bruce was fierce with his training and his research into Hawkmoth, uncovering information the Kwami and the guardians that Master Fu had thought lost in time, thanks mostly to Zatana and Doctor Fate. However, as scary as Batman was to all of Gotham that was how much of a good dad Bruce was.

           He frequently checked in what all his kids were doing and tried his best to participate. Turns out Batman’s weakness is sewing needles.

           News from Paris always made Marinette feel kind of “Whatever”. She was still being pestered by calls her from ex-classmates. The calls tripled when Marinette showed up at a red carpet, high society event with the Wayne family, on Bruce Wayne’s arm, in a killer pink baby-doll poofy dress she designed herself. Uncle Bruce had used the event to introduce Gotham to his niece, his husband Clark’s niece, Marinette.

           Alya demanded the deets on living with the Waynes, on meeting Lois Lane, of living with Ace reporter Clark Kent. She also accused Marinette of lying to them for years. There were still texts demanding Marinette come home. When she wasn’t doing that, Alya frequently send Marinette video message about what a liar Lila was, and how it wasn’t fair the Ladyblog was getting sued for defamation of character. How could Alya know Lila was lying?

           Adrien had started texting her again, though Marinette expect his father was behind this as a way to get an in with Bruce Wayne, as the boy seemed to have been waiting for Marinette to extend her usual olive branch. He didn’t apologize. He asked about the Gotham and when she was coming back to school. Marinette ignored him.

           The only ones who seemed to have gotten the message and appeared to be genuinely sorry were Nino, Kim, Juleka, and Alix. They gave heartfelt apologies and backed off. Her old friends made it clear that they really were sorry for not believing Marinette, not trusting her, but they wouldn’t push her into forgiving them. They knew they were wrong.

           It was because of that Marinette knew that, in one day, she would forgive them. Her heart might not ever heal from the way it’s shattered over the actions that took place in Paris. But Marinette had learned to live with it.

           And that was the first step.

#ml fic #ml salt #Marinette deserves better #Marienette Dupain Cheng #clark kent #bruce wayne #batfamily #adrien agreste #Wonder Woman #Young Justice #justice league #jason todd #damian wayne

[peppersonironi]

Batfam Avengers Crossover Chapter Two: Meeting

Chapter Two, folks! Finally some batfam appearances.

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences 

Category: Gen 

Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, The Avengers (Marvel) - All Media Types 

Relationships: Selina Kyle/Bruce Wayne, Natasha Romanov & Damian Wayne, Clint Barton & Cassandra Cain, Tim Drake & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Tim Drake & Duke Thomas, Pamela Isley/Harleen Quinzel, Tim Drake/Kon-El | Conner Kent, Dick Grayson/Wally West, Roy Harper/Koriand'r/Jason Todd, 

Characters: Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, Jason Todd, Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne, Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown, Barbara Gordon, Justice League (DCU), Alfred Pennyworth, Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Clint Barton, Thor (Marvel), Bruce Banner, Peter Parker, Alfred the Cat (DCU), Bat-Cow (DCU), Goliath (DCU), Selina Kyle’s Cat Isis, Kate Kane (DCU), Duke Thomas, 

Additional Tags: Batbrothers (DCU), Avengers Meet The Batfam, MCU/Batfam crossover, Crossover, no beta we die like robins, rated T for Jason’s language, I bleeped it out though. Just to be safe, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, canon? What’s canon?, Deaf Clint Barton,Deaf Character, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Happy Batfamily (DCU), Birdflash and joyfire are implied/referenced,

Summary: Avengers enter the cave, and meet the batfam!

Notes: In sorry if this chapter is a bit boring, I tried to keep it light. (I know the techie stuff that I glossed over bored even me) But now that I’m done with the first introductory chapters, I can move to some - hopefully - more fun scenarios!

“Woah.” Peter looked around at the giant cavern that the Green Lantern guy had flown them into. His ring had formed some kind of platform to carry them, and Peter was still theorizing how it worked.

They had flown toward the city - named Gotham apparently - following the mysterious “Batman”. Then reached a waterfall, which had a huge mechanical door system that parted the water. They had gone through a long pathway lit up on the edges before emerging in the cave.

It was huge, with multiple platforms built into the rock. Peter first found himself on one that was clearly meant for vehicles, as there were multiple motorcycles parked beside where Batman’s car stopped. There were other levels that held gym equipment, a sparring ring, weapons stations, and some sort of lab. There was weird memorabilia too. Peter spotted a giant penny, dinosaur, and a Joker playing card. A few more levels had cases for suits, not unlike that which Mr. Stark had. Though some of the suits were strange. One was clearly bloody and ripped. One of the most prominent platforms held a huge computer with a dominating black chair.

However, Peter could have sworn it was playing … The Dinosaur Game? That was weird.

Batman got out of his car the way he had before and made his way over toward the Avengers, where they had been set down by Green Lantern. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, a very loud voice called out in the cave, startling everyone except the Batman.

“Bruce! Where the F*** is my AK-47?!”

The Hulk, who had since transformed back into Bruce Banner, frowned in confusion.

No one got the chance to question it, however, because a young man in a skin tight black bodysuit swung from another level, and was now hanging upside down from a support beam near Batman. He had a blue bird on his chest, Peter thought it looked a bit like an eagle. He also had on a black domino mask.

“Hey B!” He said cheerily. “ I should probably warn you that Hood is on a rampage ‘cause he can’t find his gun. And also Robin is threatening everyone as per usual. ” The Dark Knight sighed. “What about Red Robin, Spoiler, and Oracle? ”

The new comer grinned. “Dinosaur Game Championship. Oracle is in the lead.”

There was a sudden shout of disapproval from where the apparent game seemed to be held.

“And Signal?”

“Taking weapons stock while muttering about how insane we all are.” He shook his head. “He seems to forget he’s one of us, and therefore crazy by association.”

The Dark Knight sighed once more, this time with his fingers on the bridge of his nose. “Thank you Nightwing. Would you tell Red Hood that his AK-47 is in the Med Bay where he left it when he was doing his stitches? And tell everyone to meet in the conference room in uniform. Code 27G.”

Nightwings eyes - well, lenses - widened. He glanced at the Avengers. “Huh. Sure can do B.”

He swung up from his perch, flipped onto the platform above him - Peter was pretty impressed at how casually he did so - and ran off, seemingly melting into the shadows.

An awkward silence followed, with the Avengers all huddling protectively together. Peter really wanted to explore - that T-Rex looked awesome - but he saw the worried look on Mr. Stark’s face. This was an unfamiliar situation. They must be cautious.

A moment later Peter had had enough of caution. “Excuse me sir, is that a dinosaur?”

The Dark Knight turned toward Peter and glared. Out of the corner of his eye, Peter saw Mr. Stark tense up. But a split second later the glare softened. “Yes. Animatronic. From one of my early … endeavors.”

Peter grinned under his mask. “Cool!”

Batman lifted his head, and began walking on a path up. “Come, I’ll show you where we can talk.”

*****

They entered a meeting room that was off to the side of the cave. There was already a group present. They were clumped loosely in a corner, boredom and intrigue apparent on their faces. They all stood to attention when Batman walked into the room, all except for Nightwing from earlier. He was currently in a handstand in the center of the conference table, shifting from one hand to the other. He collapsed onto the table at the sight of the arrivals, before quickly jumping to his feet and saluting with an embarrassed grin on his face. Batman rolled his eyes and they all went back to what they were doing, except Nightwing who slumped into a chair.

The group of teeneagers were dressed in more skin-tight suits. Peter was slightly taken aback by how young they were. The smallest seemed to be around ten - perhaps he was this “Robin” mentioned earlier - and the oldest in his early twenties. Most seemed to be about his own age though, in their mid teens. It felt weird to not be the only kid.

The closest was a young man sitting in one of the chairs with his feet on the table. He seemed to be taller than Nightwing, with a broader chest. He wore gray cargo pants, some sort of utility belt, an armored shirt with a red bat on it, a leather jacket, and a red helmet that looked a lot like Tony’s. Peter could already imagine the copyright complaints from their resident billionaire. The man also had gun holsters on each leg, and was stroking a - newly returned - AK-47 in his arms.

The first teenager had black bottoms and red top with a black and gold “X” over his chest, joined by some symbol that looked vaguely like an “R”. He also had a black cape and smooth cowl. He was standing in the corner, leaning against a wall with a tablet and mug of coffee in hand.

A teenage girl stood beside the teen, dressed in a mostly purple with hints-of-black bodysuit and a purple hooded cape. She wore a full black mask over her face, with only white lenses. It was a bit freaky, but she was mostly non-threatening, due to her easygoing posture and laugh, which was directed at the teen with the cowl.

The kid was dressed in black leggings, green boots and gloves, a red and yellow tunic with an “R” on it, black and yellow hooded cape, and green domino mask. Though the strangest thing about him was the huge Katana he was sharpening while sitting at the table. He also had an unimpressed glare on his face. Peter decided that he and Helmet-Guy were the scariest in the room. Aside from Batman.

Another teenaged boy had a tired look on what Peter could see of his face, as he looked slightly disapprovingly at his companions. He stood in more heavily plated bright yellow and black armor with a bat symbol on it. He had a utility belt, and a helmet which looked to be shaped like a bat.

What was with these people and bats?

Peter didn’t get to ask, as at that moment a new person joined the group. Flying down a ramp was a red headed young woman in a wheelchair. She expertly slowed to a stop in front of Batman, who had not yet entered the room. Peter noticed that she had hastily applied a black domino mask, leaving a pair of glasses in her lap, along with a laptop.

“Sorry I’m late B, I forgot where I had put my extra mask. These things keep disappearing!” She said the last part while glaring at the kids.

“It’s fine, Oracle. Now that we’re all here-” He paused, then looked around at the group. “Where’s Black Bat?”

“Handling a Robbery downtown. She’s finishing up. ETA 20 minutes.”

Batman nodded. “Very well, we’ll continue without her, she won’t mind.”

He entered the room, ushering everyone else to do so as well. With a quick glare, all the kids sat down. The Avengers joined them, as there were plenty of seats. The only one who did not sit was Batman.

He spoke once everyone was ready, mainly directing his words to the kids. Peter briefly wondered what it would be like to actually be respected like that, but shook off the thought. Batman quickly and efficiently summarizes the events, including several readings of the energy sources, which only the red and black teen seemed to understand as he nodded along, looking fascinated. Once he was done, Batman turned to the Avengers. “Names. No need to share personal identities if you are uncomfortable. Though since we are from different earths, I doubt it would matter.”

“Everyone already knows our identities on our earth,” Mr. Stark said, receiving several weird looks from the teens. “So it’s not a problem for us.” He removed his face plate. “Tony Stark, I’m Iron man in the suit, which I built myself.” He gestures to Steve Rogers next.

“Captain America, Steve Rogers. Our resident super soldier and senior citizen.” Steve frowned at the last comment.

“Bruce Banner,” Mr. Stark said next, “Alter ego is the Hulk. Anger Issues and Gamma radiation galore.”

Red Robin perked up. “Cool! How did-” He was cut off by a glare from Batman.

“This is Thor Odinson, named… well, Thor. God of lightning, has a hammer. You can call him Sparky Sparky Boom Man.” A pause. “Yeah, maybe just stick with Thor.”

“Clint Barton, codename Hawkeye. Our long distance weapons specialist.” Mr. Stark gestured to Clint’s bow for good measure. The kids giggled and whispered something to each other that sounded like ‘Green Arrow knockoff ’, though Peter didn’t get it.

“Black Widow, Natasha Romanov. Intelligence expert, and ex-assassin.” This got a bunch of whispers from the kids.

Peter was the last to be introduced. He pulled off his mask while Mr. Stark said “The kid’s Peter Parker, our rookie, also known as Siderman ”

“You sure it’s Spiderman,” Helmet-Guy said.

Peter glared. “Yes.”

“Red Hood,” Batman said, frowning. “No antagonizing the interdimensional visitors.”

Red Hood just shrugged and went back to stroking his gun.

The Avengers just sat around awkwardly. The Woman jabbed her elbow into Superman’s ribs, which got him talking.

“Oh… It’s only fair we introduce ourselves, since it isn’t really official earlier.” This time it was Superman who spoke. “I’m Superman, known as Kal-El, a kryptonian. Human name is Clark Kent.”

Huh, he didn’t look like an alien.

“Here we have Wonder Woman, an amazon, demigoddess, and princess. Secret Identity is Diana Prince.” He gestured to the woman, who, despite just being called a princess, looked very threatening indeed.

“Martian Manhunter, a martian known as J’onn J'onzz. Civilian name is John Jones. Yes, quite original.” The Martian nodded in greeting, and Peter was seriously freaking out. A real martian!? Cool!

“Flash, a speedster also known as Barry Allen.” The man pulled back his cowl as Superman spoke.

“S’up?” He asked with a smile.

“And Hal Jordan, one of the Green Lanterns.”

“The best Green Lantern.”

Batman grumbled something that sounded suspiciously like “keep telling yourself that.”

Superman turned to Batman, but before he could, the Dark Knight spoke. “I can do it myself Clark.” He lifted his hand and removed his cowl to reveal a handsome man in his early to mid thirties with black hair and blue eyes. “Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne.”

He turned toward the kids. “These are my kids, as well as partners.”

He started with Nightwing. “Nightwing, aka Richard Grayson. My eldest.” Richard grinned and removed his domino mask. He too had blue eyes.

“Call me Dick,” he said.

“Red Hood, aka Jason Todd, my second eldest.” Jason pressed some button or something on his helmet and took it off to reveal… a domino mask. After a quick glare from Bruce, he sighed and took it off. Revealing black hair and blue eyes.

“Red Robin,” there was a soft ‘yum’ that came from the corner, though Peter couldn’t tell who said it. “Aka Tim Drake.” Tim pulled his cowl back and grinned. He had black hair and blue eyes.

“Over there is Signal, aka Duke Thomas, my ward.” The teen took off his helmet, revealing yet another black-haired kid. Though Duke was clearly african american, and had brown eyes.

“Next is Robin aka Damian Wayne, my youngest.” Damian sneered as if he were above everyone around him.

“Spoiler, aka Stephanie Brown, is a family friend.” Stephanie waved.

“I’m also his ex,” Stephanie said, jutting her thumb at Tim.

Tim groaned. “When will you stop introducing yourself like that?”

“When it stops getting under your skin.”

Tim sank back in his chair and flung an arm over his eyes.

Batman sighed once more. “Oracle, aka Barbara Gordan. Also a family friend, and our tech specialist.” Baraba nodded in recognition. “Now that introductions are out of the way, we must discuss how you got here, and how you’ll get back.”

Everyone nodded and began the discussion. Mr. Stark started off the explanation, going over Anagnorisis, the compound, the gun that they got hit with, and how they ended up in the crater.

The other adults - mainly Batman - popped in, talking about the calculations for such an interdimensional jump. Peter listened intently, as he found it utterly fascinating, but didn’t add anything. Then Tim spoke, listing off a series of numbers and variables, that were received with nods. Peter was a bit jealous that he spoke so easily. So Peter decided to add something later on, a small comment about energy sources. When he did, the conversation stopped. Peter thought he was dead meat for interrupting, but then Bruce - Wayne, not Banner - spoke.

“The kid’s smart.”

Mr. Stark smiled proudly.

A moment later the conversation continued. They went on for almost a half hour, and even Peter was getting a bit bored. He could tell the other kids were too. The girls seemed to have gotten back to their Dinosaur Game championship, and there were small cheers and groans coming from their corner every so often. Jason and Damian had yet to set aside their weapons, though they had begun a small conversation too quiet for Peter to hear. The only people who seemed to be paying attention were Dick and Tim, though Dick clearly didn’t understand half the words that were being tossed around.

The adults seemed to be disinterested as well, namely Barry and Hal, who were in the middle of a thumb war. When they inevitably got too loud, Batman sent a glare their way. The other members of the Justice League seemed to only be listening out of courtesy. As were Thor and Clint. Natasha seemed to be focussed more on the kids. She had a small frown on her face, as if something about them bothered her.

Everyone paid attention when Batman spoke next, however. “It should take at least a week to charge up the energy sources and prepare a device to send you home.”

Peter perked up. “That’s not that long. Have you dealt with interdimensional travel in the past?”

Several of the kids groaned. “Don’t remind me,” Stephanie said.

“Worst twenty-six hours of my life!” Dick agreed.

Then Jason spoke, and Peter was speechless.

“It was almost as bad as that time I died. Now that wasn’t a fun evening.”

“You died?” Natasha said, clearly confused and worried.

“I’m better now,” he said as if referring to a common cold. Jason had a small smirk on his face as he shrugged.

“Back to the discussion at hand,” Batman said, glaring at Jason. “Yes, Peter, we have dealt with the multiverse before. It should be fairly simple to locate your dimension and send you back. The only problem is powering the device. It requires Superman flying out to the sun and placing the energy core inside to fuel it. It needs to remain there for over a week.”

“You can fly to the sun?” Mr. Stark asked. “How do you survive?”

Clark shrugged. “I have impenetrable skin, and a very high melting point.”

No one questioned this, though Peter was quite intrigued.

“Where will they stay?” Dick asked, which caused a sudden silence.

“Does the Watchtower have enough rooms available?” Barry asked.

“What’s the Watchtower?” Peter asked.

“Our space station,” Diana answered, much to Peter’s delight, “and no, we have those visiting Green Lanterns, remember? Hal has been grousing about it all this week.”

“I was not!” Hal said, then sighed. “Okay, maybe I was, but that’s beside the point. What about your farmhouse, Clark?”

Clark shook his head. “Under renovation. Speaking of which I need to head over there after this. Lois will have a cow if I’m late.”

There was silence after that, as everyone was thinking. Then Stephanie got a - slightly evil, Peter thought - smile on her face. “What about the Manor? God knows we have enough space.”

“You don’t even live here!” Tim said.

Bruce glared at Stephanie for a bit then sighed. “The Manor would work. Though why anyone would want to stay with you rabble rousers is beyond my understanding.”

Jason snorted. “Says the guy who adopted us all willingingly.”

Batman grumbled, but was saved from replying as a sudden noise came from the door.

The meeting room had a wide glass window next to the exit - which was open - so Peter had a good view of the sleek black motorcycle that entered the cave, upon which rode a figure dressed all in black. The motorcycle was parked and yet another costumed teen - this time a girl - strolled toward the conference room.

She was dressed in head to toe black, in the form of a skin tight suit. She also had a yellow utility belt, and outline of a bat on her chest. She wore a black cape and cowl which had pointed ears and covered her whole face. There seemed to be some form of stitching across her mouth, which was quite creepy.

She walked forward and entered the room quickly. Bruce smiled upon seeing her.

“Ah, Black Bat. How was the robbery?”

She motioned with her hands in a way that Peter didn’t understand. It seemed vaguely like that sign language which he’d seen Clint use.

Whatever it was, Batman seemed to understand. “Very good. These are our visitors. Code 27G. They’ll be staying at the manor till we can send them back.”

Black Bat reached up and took off her cowl revealing an asian girl around eighteen year old with a black bob. “Good,” she said. “Names?”

“We’re allowing them. Over there we have Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Thor Odinson, Clint Barton, Natasha Romanov, Peter Parker, and Bruce Banner.”

“Bruce?” She asked with a smirk.

Batman sighed. “Yes.” He turned to the group. “This is my Daughter Cassandra Cain. Alias is Black Bat.”

Everyone muttered small hellos, except Jason who said something with the word “favorite” in it. Cassandra didn’t seem bothered by the lack of enthusiasm. She just smiled and walked over to Damian.

“Seat. Mine.” She spoke simply.

Peter thought the kid would just sneer, but instead he quickly moved over. He could have sworn the kid looked scared. Perhaps the kid was all bark and no bite.

“Well, if that’s all, I really should be going,” Clark Kent said as he rose from the table. “Good luck with staying at the manor. See ya kids.”

“Bye Uncle Supes,” The kids chorused

“I should be going as well,” Barry said. I’m needed at the station.”

Soon the rest of the league left, and the Avengers were left alone with the bats and birds.

#Avengers Meet The Batfam #dc/marvel crossover #batfam #avengers #bruce wayne #alfred pennyworth #dick grayson #jason todd #tim drake #damian wayne #duke thomas #barbara gordan #stephanie brown #Cassandra Cain #tony stark #steve rogers #clint barton #natasha romanoff #thor odinson #bruce banner #peter parker #batfamily shenanigans

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Of Camps and Chakrams

Summary: When Colette's status as the Chosen of Regeneration requires that she stay behind while her class goes on a camping trip, Lloyd sneaks off to keep her company.

Written for Colloyd Week 2021 - Day 1: Childhood Friends.

Gen but kind of shippy.

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Dusk was falling over Iselia.

The sun’s last orange rays played across the village, dappling the ground with criss-crosses of light and shadow wherever they slipped between the leaves of a tree.

The village was quieter than usual, today. Aside from the faint rustling of the wind, the only sound was an occasional greeting between neighbors on their ways home.

There was a reason for this: Tonight, Professor Sage had taken all of the village’s schoolchildren out to a nearby clearing in Iselia Forest - one far from the Human Ranch, of course - to go on a camping trip.

All of them, that is, except one.

While most of the parents in the village had come to trust in the eager young schoolteacher’s ability to take care of their children - especially after the day she’d dispatched an unlucky wolf that had snuck into the schoolyard with nothing but her staff - the priests of the Church of Martel were rather less lenient when it came to the safety of the Chosen.

Even with Colette standing next to the professor as she made her case, Colette’s eyes pleading silently, they’d refused to budge.

“We’re terribly sorry, but you know that far more than a single night’s outing is at stake here. It is our duty to ensure that the Chosen reaches her sixteenth birthday unharmed. Unfortunately, that means we cannot allow her out of the village until she receives the Oracle.”

And so it was that Colette came to be here, crouched in the yard behind her family’s house, tracing patterns with her finger in the grass and trying not to cry.

She knew why the priests had decided what they had. There were a thousand things that could go wrong out in the woods. There were monsters, falling trees, Desians who might choose to flout the Non-Aggression Treaty if it meant securing an extra generation of free reign. For the Chosen to risk herself, risk salvation of the world, simply for her own whims would be so terribly selfish that she starts to feel guilty for even wishing for it.

And yet…

She’d still wanted to go. She’d wanted it desperately; to roast apples over a campfire with the other children, laughing and playing... To watch the stars through the leafy canopy… To spend a night chatting merrily with her friends, Genis and Lloyd…

Her vision blurred as a splash of wetness dropped to the grass beneath her. No! She was the Chosen of Regeneration. The Chosen wasn’t supposed to cry over stupid, selfish things like a missed camping trip. If she cried, it should only be tears for the world; quiet, graceful tears at the atrocities of the Desians, before she reached the end of her journey and sealed them away once more.

She must not have been a very good Chosen.

“I’m sorry…” On an impulse, Colette apologized to thin air. Or maybe to the world at large; she wasn’t sure.

Suddenly, there were a voice and a crash from behind her. “Sorry for what? Woah!”

“Eep!” Who’s that? With a startled squeak, Colette jumped to her feet and spun around, losing her balance and collapsing from the sudden movement before she could catch a glimpse of the intruder. Once she managed to get her bearings again, she looked again, more slowly this time, and caught a glimpse of brown hair and a red coat lying face-down in the dust in front of the fence surrounding her house. “Lloyd?”

Her friend pushed himself up, grinning at her with dirt-smudged cheeks. “Hey, Colette,” he said, as though falling off of her fence was a perfectly reasonable occurrence.

Colette rushed over to him and crouched to try and help him up. “Lloyd, are you okay? What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be off camping with everyone?”

“Heh!” Lloyd rubbed a finger under his nose, looking pleased with himself. “Don’t worry about that, I had Genis cover for me while I snuck away! The professor won’t have noticed I was gone until it was too late!”

“Ah, I see!” Colette nodded, assured by the explanation. “…Wait, hold on! Isn’t the Professor going to be angry tomorrow?”

“Ah… Well, sure, but…” Lloyd shook his head and spoke like it was the most matter-of-fact thing in the world. “It’s fine! I mean, if the priests aren’t gonna let you go with us, then it’s worth it to keep you company!”

A flush of happiness ran through Colette. Lloyd had really stayed back just for her? …And then it was drowned in a wave of guilt. Lloyd had really stayed back, just for her. “Oh… Lloyd, no! I - I’ll be fine here. You shouldn’t have given up the trip for me! I’m so sorry… This is my fault…”

“Don’t apologize, you dork!” Lloyd flicked her lightly in the forehead, causing her to stagger back a step from the surprise. “I came back here because I wanted to. And anyways, I’ve got a present for you, from Dad! Here!” He shoved his hand out towards Colette’s face, two wide, flat rings dangling around his wrist.

Colette cocked her head to the side and examined the rings. “Huh…? Oh! Lloyd, are these new bracelets? Umm, they look nice! But… aren’t they going to fall off of your arms if you’re not careful…?”

“That’s not it, silly!” Lloyd laughed. “Dad made them! I told him about how the people at the church wouldn’t let you go camping with us. He made these, for you to practice with!”

“Huh? Practice? Umm…” Colette scratched her head. “I don’t get it, could you explain this again?”

“Oh! Sorry!” Lloyd chuckled sheepishly. “He said these are called chakrams! They’re a sort of weapon you can defend yourself with! You can throw them at enemies, so the priests won’t even have to worry about you getting too close to any monsters!” He scratched his head with his free hand. “Or, uh… At least, you could if you had real ones. Dad said he made these ones blunt, so that you can practice without cutting anyone. Oh, but anyways! I figured, maybe if you learn how to use these, they’ll decide it’s safe to let you go out with us next time we go on a trip!”

“Lloyd…” Colette stood frozen for a moment, unsure of how to respond. She finally settled on throwing her arms around her friend. “Thank you so much! Oh, and Dirk, of course! Could you tell him thanks for me?”

“Ah—“ It was Lloyd’s turn to freeze up as Colette hugged him. Huh. His cheeks turned an oddly pretty shade of red. When Colette let go, he shook his head as though clearing it out before he responded. “Yeah! Of course, I’ll tell him!”

Colette glanced around. Nobody seemed to have noticed that Lloyd was here, yet. She knew she should probably send him home before he got caught, but… Well, it was really nice to have company! “Could you show me how to use those chakrams, then?”

“Right! Of course!” Lloyd grinned. “Watch and learn!” He pointed at a particularly sturdy-looking tree in the yard, grabbed one chakram in a clumsy fist… Adjusted his grip until he was holding it more loosely… “Um, Dad said you’re supposed to hold it like… this, I think? So that you don’t cut your palm on the blade 0f a real one…” and with a clumsy sideways motion, he hucked it forward. The ring wobbled slowly through the air, before skidding into the ground several feet away from the target.

Colette giggled.

“L-look, I’ve been teaching myself to fight with swords, okay? Chakrams are kinda new!”

“Sorry, sorry!” Colette shook her head, still grinning. “Umm… I guess I should try now?” She took the other chakram, tried to copy Lloyd’s grip, and tossed it sideways at the tree. Her disc flew more smoothly than Lloyd’s, but it still fell to the ground before it could reach the tree.

“Ehehe…” Lloyd glanced back and forth, not meeting Colette’s eyes.

“…I guess that’s why I have to practice, huh? Come on, let’s try again!” Colette ran ahead to gather the fallen chakrams, the camping trip all but forgotten. She tried a few more times as her friend watched from the side, experimenting with different ways of throwing the rings to try and find what felt natural. “Hmm… Hey, Lloyd?”

“Mhm?”

“You’re teaching yourself to use two swords at once, right?”

“Yeah!” Lloyd pumped his fist in the air. “I mean, double the swords means double the power, right?”

“I see!” Colette had never been accused of doing well in math, but the logic… seemedright…? “Then… I’ll try it like this, too!” She picked up the chakrams, holding one loosely in each hand. She widens her feet, slipping into the stance Lloyd had said felt best to him when he was practicing. “Let’s go… Hyah!” She turned around in a little spin to build momentum, before letting go of the chakram in her right hand and watching it sail gently through the air. This time, it soared a good ways without falling out of the sky. …A little too far, actually. The two children watched silently as the chakram missed the tree by a solid half a foot and kept going, slipping through a slat in the fence and vanishing into the night.

“…” Lloyd scratched his cheek.

“…” Colette’s face fell. “Oh, no! And it was your present, too… I’m sorry…”

“No! No, it’s okay, Colette! You don’t have to apologize, alright?” Lloyd waved his hands rapidly in front of himself.

“…Ah… Okay. I’m sorry.”

“Colette, what did I just tell you? You really need to stop saying sorry all the time!”

Colette chokes back her next sentence before she can apologize a third time. “…Still… I guess I can try and practice with just the one…? But… I don’t want to lose this one, too…”

“Hey, don’t worry!” Lloyd thumped his chest. “I can go track the lost one down and bring it back to you! Ah… Still, it’s probably for the best not to do that too much, huh. I wonder if there’s a way to make it come back to you when you throw it…?”

“Hmm, maybe! You could ask your dad?” Speaking of Dirk… Colette suddenly realized how dark it was. Night had well and truly fallen while she and Lloyd had been playing, and now the stars were visible above them. She called out to her friend, stopping him halfway to the fence. “Wait! Lloyd!”

“Huh? What is it, Colette?”

“Isn’t it late? Can you even get home like this?” Thinking about it… She knew that Iselia Forest was supposed to have monsters roaming it even during the day. How dangerous would it be without an adult around at night? She suddenly pictured Lloyd with a sprained ankle, waving a wooden sword ineffectually as glowing eyes slunk towards him through the darkness. She shivered and rushed over to her friend, grabbing his arm with both hands. “Oh no… What are we going to do…?”

“Ah…” Lloyd didn’t seem to have thought things over, either. He blinked, and grimaced. “Um… It-it’ll be okay! We just have to… uh…” His forehead wrinkled up as he thought, before he finally smacked a fist into his open palm. “I’ve got it! We can have a sleepover!”

“Huh?”

“Our own little camp-out, just the two of us! While I’m off looking for the chakram, you can go in and ask your dad for a blanket - say that you want to try camping out here, since you couldn’t go with the class! We can whip up a makeshift tent with that tree, and sleep in there!”

“Eh? But um… isn’t that lying? I… it’s bad to lie, isn’t it? There’s that vow you talk about, and everything…”

Lloyd flapped his hand dismissively. “Nah, don’t worry! You really did want to go camping, right?”

Colette gave a hesitant nod.

“So it’s not a lie, see? Everything you tell him will be the truth!”

“Ah… I guess that’s true…?”

“Alright, then! Go on in and ask him, Colette! I’ll be back with your chakram!” With an enthusiastic wave, Lloyd darted off and clambered over the fence.

“Um… umm…” Colette stood in place, wringing her hands until he was out of sight. She was still a little worried about what her dad would say…

…But Lloyd was counting on her. And, well… It sounded fun! After all, wasn’t this kind of why she’d wanted to be on the camping trip in the first place?

Steeling her nerves, Colette turned on her heel and ran back into her house.

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“Honestly… Those kids…” Frank Brunel stood at the window of his house, looking out into the yard where his daughter and her friend thought they were being sneaky. He’d already noticed more noise coming from behind the house than usual, so when Colette had run in suddenly asking for permission to camp out back, he’d been pretty sure he knew what was going on.

Still…

He watched quietly as two small silhouettes point up at the sky, probably pointing out different stars to one another.

While he’d keep watch to make sure the children were safe, he hadn’t had the heart to catch them out. Colette’s energetic friends were good for her, he was sure of it. With the horrible burden they were all placing on his daughter’s shoulders, he knew that she deserved people who’d think of her happiness here and now.

Who were they, him and the other adults of the village, to selfishly ask so much of Colette and then deny her even these small pleasures while she still had time?

No. Perhaps he couldn’t convince the church to let her go with her friends, but at least he could stay silent when her friend came to her. It was the least he could do.

The least she deserved.

Satisfied that the children would be alright unsupervised for a minute, Frank slipped into the kitchen to make himself some coffee before settling down to keep an eye out.

If it meant Colette could play like a normal child for a little bit longer, what was one sleepless night?

#tales of symphonia #colette brunel #lloyd irving #colloyd #colloydweek2021

[echoes-of-the-clockwork]

Book Three: Pestilence (Ignis x Reader) Chapter Three

"No red carpet, but a stone staircase is the next best thing," Gladio commented as they navigated down the flight of stairs.

"The entrance to Costlemark only opens during the night. Seeing as we don't have time to wait, I manipulated the mechanism," (Y/n) said.

"A stimulation of shadows activated the mechanism sealing the entrance," Ignis stated as he pieced the puzzle together in his head. "A splendid display."

"Exactly," the Horseman replied. "Even during the brightest time of the day, shadow spells never fail."

"I'm guessing your speciality is spells. You're too dainty to be a sword wielder," Gladio comments.

"How perceptive of you, Gladio, and a little judgmental. Though, I'll let that last comment slide. I'm an enchantress and specialize in fire, lightning, ice, light, and shadow spells."

"Whoa...That's more than Noct can use!" Prompto chanted.

"I'm also well-versed in the artes of healing. Morosely, my knowledge of herbs won't be helpful in battles."

"So we have a healer now? Yes!" The gunslinger cheered. "Now we won't have to stock up on potions so much!"

Descending the last flight of stairs, Noctis glanced at the girl. "You got a staff or something like that? Y'know, like what healers have in video games?"

"I know not of these "video games" you speak of, but yes. I posses a staff." (Y/n) held out her hand and summoned her staff.

"Ooh, never seen a staff like that," Prompto comments. He eyed the weapon until his eyes stopped at her bare feet. "Um, are your feet gonna be okay, (Y/n)? What if you step on something?"

"I'll be fine, Prompto. Without shoes, I can feel the mana flowing through the network of veins inside Eos. I'm able to tap into their energy and use an unlimited amount of mana," she replies. "With how often I cast spells, a large supply of mana is exactly what I need."

Reaching the first chamber, the group was greeted by several gelatins. As the boys were summoning their weapons, the purple blobs suddenly melted and retreated. Noctis dispelled his sword with a scowl. "What the...?"

"Did they just...run?" Prompto asked in disbelief.

"Apparently so." Ignis glanced toward Pestilence and saw the seemingly innocent smile on her face. "Care to explain, (Y/n)?"

She continued smiling as she answered the tactician. "Daemons tend to flee in my presence. Apologies for not mentioning it earlier."

"Does this mean this is gonna be easy?" Prompto asked with a hopeful gleam in his eyes.

"Guess we'll see," Noctis replied.

Seeing as the daemons had fled, the group decide to make their way down a hallway to their left. Gladio glanced around at the walls and commented on the structure. "Well, this place is seriously ancient."

"Indeed," Ignis agreed with the brute. "These walls have well withstood the test of time. A stark contrast to the ruins that lie above."

Inside the next chamber, more daemons appeared. While the gelatins immediately fled, the galvanades hadn't picked up on Pestilence's scent until they surrounded the group. When one tried to launch itself at the Horseman, it received a whiff of her mock orange fragrance and retreated alongside its fellow daemons.

"It's so nice not having to fight," Prompto sighs contently.

"There are daemons out there more brazen than others. Some may try to attack if they've the courage to," (Y/n) stated. "But I've yet to encounter one with such valor."

"Let's hope none possess the audacity," Ignis stated.

<-------<<<<<<

A couple of hours passed by and the group had yet to find the royal arm. They had encountered hordes of daemons, but not a single one engaged them in combat. Prompto was whistling to himself with his hands on the back of his head as they strolled down a spiraling ramp. "I could totally get use to this. We haven't even lifted a finger down here!"

Before Gladio could even respond, a yojimbo manifested from the ground with its katana resting against its shoulder. When the boys thought it would run like the others, they waited for it to retreat. When (Y/n) saw it didn't fear her, she tried to shout out to the others but she kept her lips sealed knowing her words wouldn't reach them in time.

The daemon lunged toward Ignis, who was unprepared for the sudden attack. Before he could even react, someone pushed him out of the way. He heard a shrill scream and the sound of a blade ripping through flesh. His emerald eyes widen in horror when he spotted (Y/n) pinned to the ground with the yojimbo's sword pierced through her chest all the way to the hilt. The daemon finally picked up on the Horseman's scent, but it was too late. The boys had dealt with it before it could scurry away.

Once it was eliminated, the four rushed over to (Y/n) and saw the pain written all over her face. She tried to smile through the excruciating pain, but she could only muster a tormented frown. "C-Could one of you gentlemen p-provide a helping hand?"

Gladio was shocked to see she wasn't dead while Noctis supported Prompto when he felt faint from seeing the immense amount of blood pooling underneath the girl's body. Ignis stepped forward and met her (e/c) gaze as he wrapped his hands around the hilt of the blade. "Th-The slower you are, the m-more painful it will b-be, Ignis. Just...rip it out."

"(Y/n), I-"

"I'll be f-fine. Please, hurry."

Ignis nodded and used all his strength to yank the sword out of the stone floor and the Horseman's body. She yelled in pain as the sword exited her body. The tactician was about to grab a potion when he witnessed the skin stitch back together and mend perfectly.

(Y/n) sighed in relief, placing a hand over where the wound once was. "Immortality is a blessing and a curse. A shame the pain is not annulled." She pushed her upper body off the ground and thanked Ignis. The strategist took one of her hands and carefully helped her back onto her feet.

"B-Blood..." Prompto whimpered with a pale face.

Pestilence glanced down and realized the blood that still remained on her body. She gazed apologetically at the blonde. "Apologies, Prompto. I fear I lack the proper equipment to purge the blood from my clothes at the moment."

"A-Are you okay?" The gunslinger managed to ask, trying not to look at the blood.

She nodded with a smile, trying to hide the crimson liquid with her arms. "Yes. All has mended."

"Damn..." Gladio cursed, still in shock from seeing the young girl stabbed. "Iggy would be dead right now if you hadn't been here."

"If I weren't here, you four would be somewhere much safer," the Horseman rebuttals.

"Nonsense, (Y/n). Gladio is correct," Ignis said. "I'm indebted to you."

"I simply did what was right. You are not indebted to me in any way, shape, or form, Ignis." The royal advisor was speechless and had no clue how to respond to her. The snowy-haired girl noticed this and decided to change the subject. "Let's continue forth. That royal arm is not going to magically appear in front of us."

"Dude, if they could, this would be a thousand times easier!" Prompto chanted. "Noct would have all thirteen royal arms by now!"

"If things were really that easy, we'd be in Altissia already," Noctis said.

Pestilence knew of the prince's engagement to the Oracle. Ignis had informed her of their journey and their struggle to reach the city upon the water during their lengthy chat this morning. She was glad he filled her in on the details so she could understand their predicament better.

They continued deeper into Costlemark with no repeated incidents like the one with the yojimbo. The five came across a lengthy pathway with darkness enshrouding everything. Prompto glanced around them and into the darkness. "And what have we here?"

"Dunno, but it's huge," Gladio answered.

The sharpshooter groaned when he noticed how long the path was. "I'm too tired to walk all the way across."

"We'll call it a night here, then."

"Actually not too tired!"

"I'm not so sure about that, Prompto," (Y/n) said. "You have been yawning the most out of all the others."

"Think you, uh, could send some of that immortality my way so I wouldn't need to sleep?" The blonde boy questioned with a gulp.

"I'm afraid not. You will have to stave off the weariness yourself."

"Ugh..."

<-------<<<<<<

Inside a large chamber, the group was bewildered when they found no way to proceed forward. The boys thought about backtracking to see if they had missed anything, but they abandoned the idea when they saw (Y/n) sauntering over to one of the strange platforms. They followed after her as she stood in the middle of the platform and used the sharp tip of her staff to trigger it.

"The floor!" Prompto gasped, bracing himself as the panel descended into the floor.

"It's moving," Gladio gaped in shock.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa-?!"

Noctis glances toward (Y/n). "How did you...?"

"A lucky guess," she smiled. "I've wandered ruins like these before and they contain the same mechanism. Though, if I'm honest, I did not expect it to work." She pressed the hidden mechanism once more and the platform retreated into the side of the wall, forcing them to jump down.

A few daemons manifested in the narrow space, but they disappeared in a heartbeat. The Horseman proceeded forward and pressed another switch.

After what felt like hours of traveling through a network of passageways, the five were dumped into a large room and ambushed by gelatins and a red giant. Unlike the other daemons they encountered, these were willing to stand against the group with such a large ally on their side.

"Guess these guys aren't running for the hills," Gladio said, summoning his greatsword.

"This was supposed to be easy!" Prompto whimpered as he conjured his handgun.

"Stop bitchin', start killing."

(Y/n) kept a safe distance away from the daemons alongside Prompto. She targeted the larger assailant while the boys dealt with the gelatins. Using a powerful ice spell, she was able to shatter the giant's swordarm. It roared in pain, collapsing on its back. Gladio and Ignis saw the opening and took out the large daemon. Noctis and Prompto took out the last gelatin and turned just as the red giant's body decomposed.

"Talk about a surprise party," Prompto huffed, dismissing his pistol.

"Yeah," Noctis sighed. "Could've done without it."

Suddenly, a viridescent light enshrouded the four boys. The warm radiance expelled their exhaustion and healed their wounds. Noctis, Prompto, Gladio, and Ignis gazed at (Y/n) as her staff vanished.

"That was..." Ignis started.

"Refreshing!" Prompto finished the advisor's sentence.

Pestilence smirked at the boys. "Glad to be of assistance. Now, let's see where this leads." She gestured to a platform in the middle of the large vacant room. They stepped onto the panel and rode it up to the room they had been in thirty minutes ago.

"Great..." The raven-haired boy sighed heavily. "We're back at square one."

"Not necessarily," (Y/n) said. She checked the other panels and found another one had a switch. "Over here!"

The boys rushed over just as she activated the panel. "Ugh..." Prompto groaned. "Here we go again..."

Following the path, they reached a crossroad when two panels had switches. Noctis went to activate one, but the Horseman stopped him. "I suggest the other switch, Noctis."

"Why's that?" The prince questioned.

(Y/n) gestured to the symbol on the floor. "A symbol commonly used to guide those who've lost their way."

"Uh, okay." Noctis pressed the switch and the other passage was sealed. They followed the path all the way to the end, where they discovered an elevator. Stepping aboard, the lift carried them deeper underground into a lab.

"Wonder how deep we are," Prompto wondered. "And we just keep goin' deeper and deeper."

"No idea," Noctis stated. "Who would build a lab all the way down here?"

"The people who once lived here. You'd be baffled at how all this ancient machinery still works as if new," Pestilence said. "It's rather fascinating."

"You're quite knowledgeable of ancient ruins, (Y/n)," Ignis pointed out.

The white-haired girl glanced at the advisor for a brief second before looking away. She clenched her hands together, refusing to meet any of their gazes. "I've told you of how I became a Horseman, but not who I was before this life." She inhaled deeply before continuing. "I was an archeologist from Galahd. My work took me all over Lucis and certain parts of Accordo."

"Quite an accomplishment at such a young age," the tactician compliments.

"It was all thanks to my father I was able to accomplish so much before my life was taken from me." (Y/n)'s voice was low and brimming with melancholy.

"How did you-?" Prompto started to ask, but didn't get to finish as Ignis had picked up on what he was going to ask.

"Prompto," the bespectacled man scolded.

The blonde hadn't realize what he was about to ask until it had almost left his mouth. "S-Sorry..."

"A tale for another time, perhaps," (Y/n) said, offering the blonde boy a kind and gentle smile to ease his guilt.

"What's it like-y'know, being resurrected 'n stuff?" Noctis asked.

"Mostly strange. Eos has changed immensely since my departure. I'm also aware that my home is...gone. I did plan to see it once I arrived, but I learnt of its downfall."

"Must've been difficult to learn the truth," Gladio comments.

"It was, but I've come to terms with it."

Everyone fell silent as the elevator reached its destination. As they stepped off, they could feel heavy footfalls and glanced behind them. A giant beast stomped towards them with a mighty roar.

"What the hell is that?" Gladio scowled.

(Y/n) conjured her staff, staring into the beast's eyes. "A jabberwock."

#ffxv x reader #final fantasy xv x reader #ignis x reader #ignis scientia #Noctis Lucis Caelum #prompto argentum #gladiolus amicitia

[a-world-in-grey]

Take My Breath au - Roadtrip (Cleigne II)

-Sola doesn’t immediately leave the Tempering Grounds. No. She takes the time to sit and see to her weapons and to Genji, cleaning and sharpening them and using the repetitive motions to think.

-Noctis will be the Last of Somnus’ Line. Which means Sola will die first, likely at Noctis’ blade, either before or after he slays the Accursed. Their Uncle, no matter how many generations removed.

-And that, Sola will not stand for. If only Sola were to die, she could accept that. But to make her brother kill her? Heap the grief and guilt of Kinslaying upon his shoulders twice over before he himself is sacrificed?

-No.

-You can take my heart, you can take my breath, Sola silently swears to the Astrals, gripping Genji in a white knuckled hand, when you pry it from my cold dead chest!

-She breathes sharply through her rage. Answers first, then plan. Storing Genji in her armiger, Sola pauses to look at the remnants of Gilgamesh’s armor, the Immortal having faded to dust. After a moment, she takes the silver mask and stores that in her armiger as well. She’d leave the decision of funerary rites to Gladio, as Gilgamesh’s descendant and head of the Amicitia.

-The formal words come easily, beseeching for a meeting with the Messenger Gentiana. The threat of drastic action should Gentiana no answer immediately is far less formal and in no way reverent. Sola finds she doesn’t care anymore.

-There is a moment of dead silence, but then magic blooms across her senses like frost abd Gentiana’s voice sounds from behind her, chiding underneath the formal words of greeting.

-Sola asks Gentiana if what Gilgamesh said is true. Of the Healer King and the Accursed. Of Bahamut cursing Noctis to be the Last of his Line, to slay his sibling just as the Founder did. Gentiana tells Sola that she is not of Somnus’ Line, not since she removed herself after Noctis’ birth. By magic and oath, the Chosen King has no sister.

-From the smile curling Gentiana’s lips, Sola realizes that it wasn’t mere chance that Sola stumbled across that specific oath. But Sola doesn’t let herself think on that for longer than a moment - doesn’t let herself wonder how long Gentiana has been looking in on Noctis’ life - because Gentiana hasn’t said anything to deny the rest of what Gilgamesh said. And Sola realizes that it must be true.

-Sola tells Gentiana that she will not let them sacrifice Noctis. Gentiana’s smile disappears as she tells Sola that Noctis already swore to Lunafreya that he would defeat the Starscourge. Sola snarls at Gentiana, because the only time Noctis met Luna was when he was eight, and a child could not be held to a binding oath! Not even Sola’s oath of abdication! She’d reaffirmed it when she swore her Sword Oaths at her coming of age!

-Sola tells Gentiana she’s already broken one curse, pointing at Gilgamesh’s armor, and reiterates what she told the Lucii. If she will not aid Sola, then stay out of her way.

-She braces herself, prepared to defend against divine fury over Sola’s defiance and disrespect. The Astrals are not known for being kind, and Sola doubts Gentiana is any different, no matter how amusedly fond the Messenger is of Noctis.

-But Gentiana merely smiles and tilts her head, pointing out the scourge racing through Sola’s body, and the very limited time she has left. And if Sola didn’t know better, she’d swear Gentiana is offering Sola a challenge.

-Well, real or not, Sola’s never backed down from a challenge. Sola bares her teeth and tells Gentiana that she’s not dead yet. Until then, she has a threat to her King to cut down.

-And Gentiana laughs. Light and airy, wind scattering snow into flurries across the sunlit ice. Gentiana tells Sola to seek out the Infernian who lingers in shadow. Remind him of the sun’s warmth, and perhaps he will aid her. And the Messenger disappers, leaving Sola with the distant death knell and half a hope.

-Sola squares her shoulders and firms her resolve. Half a hope? She’s worked on less before.

-It’s not quite dawn when she leaves the Tempering Grounds. By the time she reaches the haven Cor has taken shelter at, her uncle has risen with the sun, packing up camp to wait for her, no doubt. Ice blue eyes rake over her appearance, and Sola knows she’s a mess, covered in dust and grime. But she’s uninjured, and her clothes are intact. Which reassures Uncle Cor enough for him to finish packing his things before he wraps her in a tight hug, fine tremors of relief in his arms that Sola doesn’t comment on.

-He asks how it went, and Sola produces Genji from her armiger. And Cor smiles, a small proud thing that warms Sola and she can’t help but grin back. Because even with everything, she defeated Gilgamesh. The oath she swore at ten, she kept.

-She splits from Cor there, and heads to Lestallum. And she is so thankful for keeping her motorcycle in her armiger, or she’d be walking. Instead, she gets there in time to take a shower and have a barber even out the hack jobs on her hair from Cor and Gilgamesh before Cindy calls her about helping out Holly at the EXINERIS plant.

-Sola agrees to help, because daemons in the power plant is all kinds of bad, and she’s surprised when later she’s joined by another Hunter. Over the radio she can’t tell who it is, but then the guy whips out magic and the Royal Arms and Sola immediately knows it’s her little brother inside the protective suit.

-Something Sola teases Noctis about, after they’re safely out of the plant. The Chocobros are ecstatic to see Sola, though Prompto asks about the haircut. Sola forgives the curiosity, because her hair used to reach her waist, but now barely brushes her shoulders. And well, Sola may or may not take amusement in the faces they pull when she mentions having to even out the damage that Gilgamesh did.

-That she makes not only Gladio but also Ignis choke on their drinks over dinner? Priceless. Sola admires the spit takes even as Prompto ducks beneath the table and Noctis doesn’t, squawking in offense as he mops up his shirt. Prompto snaps a picture of Noctis’ wet cat glower and tosses Sola the camera for safe keeping when Noctis lunges for it.

-It’s not until they’re back at Cape Caem that Sola tells them what Gilgamesh told her. All of it. It takes Sola that long to decide whether or not to tell them at all, because she knows it will only hurt. She would spare them the pain, if she could. But that would put them in danger, and Sola refuses to allow that.

-So she tells them. Everything. The Prophecy, Somnus and the Accursed, the Starscourge and her own infection.

-Noctis yells at her. Shouts himself hoarse and then wraps her in a hug and buries his face into her shoulder so she won’t see him cry. Gladio storms out of the small house, furious at Sola and furious at himself. Prompto... looks lost, as though he’s trying and failing to imagine Sola not being there for them. Ignis sighs, but says that he’d suspected something was wrong, but he didn’t know what and didn’t want to assume with so little information.

-And Ignis grills Sola for the information she knows, from Gilgamesh and Gentiana. Sola tells him everything, but she does leave out that she is no longer considered part of Somnus’ Line. She knows Noctis, because her brother is so much like her. Between his life and everyone else, Noctis will sacrifice his in a heartbeat. But put the life of a loved one on the line? Her little brother will fight the heavens to save them.

-Sola will not let her little brother give up his life.

-My heart. My breath. Mine.

-Thank everything for Ignis’ genius. Because Ignis already has half a dozen plans and possibilities to investigate, starting with investigating the Rock of Ravatogh for Ifrit when they seek out the royal tomb there. Sola points Ignis towards Iris, and tells him to contact Axis and Talcott - Sola asked Jared to research the Starscourge before his death. And Sola highly doubts her Glaives actually followed her orders not to split their resources to investigate. She knows her idiots. That gets a snort out of Noctis, and a thoughtful hum from Ignis.

-The drive to Ravatogh is somewhat tense, given the way Gladio is still pissed off at Sola. Sola tells the others to keep out of it, because this is something between her and Gladio. They aren’t camping at havens anymore - with Sola’s admittance that she can’t, everyone is willing to shell out the gil for caravans and motels even though they need to pick up a few more hunts to compensate.

-Ravatogh turns out to be a bust. Ifrit isn’t there, Sola cannot feel the well of magic that marked Titan’s resting spot beneath the Disk of Cauthess. They get the Royal Arm though, so it’s not a complete waste. And Ignis and Sola theorize that Niflheim may have found Ifrit’s body in the years they occupied the region. Given Gentiana saying that Ifrit ‘lingered in shadow’, and the rumors that Shiva attacked Gralea several years back... Sola states it’s possible Niflheim demonified the Astral.

-Ignis is skeptical. There’s no real evidence, but Sola cannot shake the idea. She argues that Gentiana said she’d need to remind Ifrit of ‘the sun’s warmth,’ and the scourge... it’s cold. The chill of no sun, no light or warmth, no life. And it’s the gold magic that allows her to heal, to absorb the scourge from others. Sola grimly tells Ignis that Niflheim has been experimenting on daemons for years now - the Kingsglaive fights their daemons all the time, and those are the only daemons she’s ever seen out during the day, out in the sun-

-Sola cuts herself off at that, thinking hard. This is important. She can feel it. But why do daemons avoid the daytime, avoid the sun?

-She glances at her hands. Considers the leather covered skin. Considers the near instant feeling of sunburn ever since the infection set in, the way she cannot bear sunlight without pain.

-And wonders.

-But as Ignis reminded her, Luna was the Oracle. She could heal her without resorting to desperate measures. And Luna might even have more information needed to track down the Infernian, or could contact the Astrals to get the information they needed.

-Sola’s been watching Gladio. She knows he has a temper as bad as her own. That Gladio’s kept a lid on it for the oast few days? Impressive. But it won’t last.

-So when they finish dinner the night before they plan to depart from Cape Caem, Sola follows when Gladio stomps out of the house. A glance at Noctis has her little brother nodding and keeping the others back. Good, Noctis understands that this is a personal problem between her and Gladio.

-Sola finds Gladio running through sword katas. They argue, Gladio not wanting to talk and Sola refusing to leave it alone. Because Gladio’s firmly set the issue aside so it doesn’t interfere with his duties as Shield, but Sola knows that Gladio’s hurting and no matter how much Gladio buries it, it won’t stop hurting.

-Finally, Gladio asks why Sola asked him to protect Noctis. And Sola tells him that Gladio is Noctis’ Shield. Of anyone, Sola trusts Gladio the most in that position. Gladio’s snort is bitter and disbelieving. He tells her that he’s some Shield. How can he protect Noctis from everything Niflheim and the Astrals are going to throw at them if he can’t even protect Noctis from Sola?!

-And Sola abruptly understands. None of the others will consider it, but Sola and Gladio know that they might not find a cure in time. And if they don’t... If Sola turns into a daemon, Noctis won’t be able to strike her down. No matter how dangerous Sola is, because Sola knows if she turns, it’ll be nothing less than a powerful daemon.

-Sola lets her glaive fall into her grasp and tells Gladio to fight her. He’s worried he cannot protect Noctis? Then prove to her that he can, or Sola will relieve Gladio of his duty here and now. And Sola doesn’t have to tell Gladio that by ‘relieve’, she means kill. The steel in her tone and the hard edge to gold flecked blue eyes are hint enough.

-Both of them need to know that if Sola turns, Gladio will be able to kill her. Because if he can’t, the others won’t stand a chance. And Noctis will die.

-Sola doesn’t hold back. Gladio needs this, even more than Sola needed to fight Gilgamesh. And so Sola throws herself at Gladio with lethal intent, and doesn’t shy away when Gladio matches her blow for blow. She doesn’t stop when she grazes Gladio’s head, doesn’t stop until Gladio manages to get behind her and land a blow across her back, cutting from hip the opposite shoulder, even as she tries to dodge.

-Sola hits the ground hard, and doesn’t get back up. Feels her magic begin to knit the wound back together, a wound that would be lethal to anything else. And she cannot stop the laughter that spills from her chest. Cannot stop the grin as she looks up at Gladio’s wide amber gaze, his face pale with horror.

-Sola holds out her hand, and yanks Gladio down to the ground when he takes it. He hits the dround beside her with a grunt. But his irritation and horror fade when Sola congratulates him on beating her. When she tells him just how she beat Gilgamesh. Not through martial might, but through words. By leveraging Gilgamesh’s grief into getting the First Shield to surrender to execution. Sola admits to Gladio that she’s not sure she could have beaten Gilgamesh through strength of arms. But Gladio? She has no doubt he would’ve kicked Gilgamesh into next week.

-Magic finished knitting her spine back together, Sola sits up and calls Genji to her hand. She presents it to Gladio, and she somberly tells Gladio that he has no need to doubt his ability to defend Noctis. Gladio takes the sword, pride warring with guilt. Sola nudges him and sternly tells him that she tried to decapitate him three times. Nearly would have if he hadn’t ducked, and it’s a damn good thing he has a thick skull.

-Gladio grimaces at the reminder, feeling the deep gash she scored across his forehead. He says that the others aren’t going to be happy. Sola winces and weakly suggests not telling them. She doesn’t have to see Gladio’s skeptical look go know her suggestion won’t work. They’ll take one look at the two of them and know. She holds a fist out and says that at least they can face their doom together. And finally, Gladio starts snickering. He suggests they clean up first. Might help.

-Gladio’s right. They get back, and it only takes one look at the new scar on Gladio’s forehead for everyone to start fussing. Prompto asks what happened, and Gladio has a moment to see the smirk on Sola’s face before the redhead nonchalantly shrugs and says they beat the crap out of each other. In the dead silence that follows, Gladio manages to facepalm before Ignis explodes, scolding both of them.

-Noctis frowns, before he cuts off Ignis’ lecture with a flare of magic, and oh boy Sola can sense just how displeased her little brother is. Noctis looks between them and asks if everything has been resolved. Both Sola and Gladio nod, and Noctis purses his lips. He tells them that he expects there will be no repeat of this. His magic flexes, reinforcing the order, and Sola bows her head, murmuring a subdued ‘Yes, Your Majesty,’ alongside Gladio. Because this is not her little brother speaking, but her king.

-Her heart aches. Her little brother is all grown up, and it’s impossible to deny how much he resembles Papa. Especially when he shoulders the authority of his rank. The grief still hurts. The grief will always hurt.

-But as the tension fades and Prompto asks for details of the fight, Sola realizes that for the first time since Papa’s death, she feels hope.

#Take My Breath au #ffxv #Sola Lucis Caelum #Noctis Lucis Caelum #Gladiolus Amicitia #Ignis Scientia #Prompto Argentum #Chocobros #Cor Leonis #Gentiana #yes Sola and Gladio tried to kill each other #because they know just how dangerous Sola is #how dangerous she’ll be as a daemon #they need to know Gladio can kill her if necessary #hence them fighting with lethal intent #no they aren’t going to tell the others that #though Noctis has an inkling #yes someone finally reminded Sola that the Oracles can cure the scourge #Sola’s feeling a bit Dumb #(no it’s not going to be that easy)

[lilhemmo]

S U M M A R Y :

      “They just don’t understand us,” she whispers, her eyes faltering down to her bloodied hands. “We’re different, that’s all.”       She looks up at the statue of the terrifying figure of Hades, the god of the Underworld. The moonlight glints off of the marble as the cool air sweeps like a balm over her skin, the hair on her body standing on end.

      “They say that you’re a monster,” she smiles, her eyes shining under the stars, “but I don’t believe them.”

In other words, a retelling of the story of Persephone and Hades, in which Persephone can’t wait to get to the Underworld. 

last updated: august 4, 2019 more details under the cut:

MAJOR AUTHOR’S NOTE: you really do have to forget everything you think you know about mythology in order to read this without being super critical. the cast, for example, doesn’t exactly line up “age-wise” with how myths go, but it was fun and i picked who i thought fit best with the god/goddess that i chose. if you have any suggestions for the remaining/TBD characters and their roles, please feel free to send me a message! 

SUMMARY:  Hades, portrayed by Sweet Pea, is sent to rule the Underworld for his own safety after his brothers, Zeus (Reggie) and Poseidon (Jughead), tell him of a terrible prophecy which will ultimately result in his death. After a few hundred years, an unlikely mortal comes slipping through the Gates of Hades. She may turn out to be much more than she appears.

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M A S T E R L I S T :

part one: the prophecy & the outcast part two: the downfall part three: the surface part four: the awakening part five: the disparity part six: the twins part seven: the warning part eight: the oracle part nine: the bolt part ten: the torment part eleven: coming soon! epilogue: coming soon!

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ps links take you to a moodboard/picspam for the characters :) also note - some gods/goddesses are genderbent to better fit the casting roles!

MAJOR GODS/GODDESSES

persephone - lilith (oc) hades - sweet pea zeus - reggie mantle poseidon - jughead jones hera - veronica lodge artemis - cheryl blossom apollo - archie andrews dionysus - fp jones athena - betty cooper aphrodite - josie mccoy hermes - kevin keller ares - hal cooper hephaestus - fred andrews demeter - (no riverdale character, she is played by herself!) hestia - mary andrews MINOR GODS/GODDESSES

achlys: the goddess of poison - penelope blossom aether: the god of light and the atmosphere - TBD aion: the god of empirical time - TBD ananke: the goddess of inevitability, compulsion and necessity - hiram lodge khaos: the goddess of the chasm - chic chronos: the god of time - TBD erebus: the god of darkness and shadows - TBD eros: the god of love - TBD gaia: the mother earth goddess - TBD hemera: the goddess of daytime - TBD hypnos: the god of sleep - TBD nemesis: the goddess of retribution - alice cooper nesoi: the goddess(es) of the islands - TBD nyx: the goddess of the night - hermione lodge ourea: the goddesses of the mountains - TBD phanes: the god(dess) of light and goodness - TBD tartarus: the god of the inferno - TBD thanatos: the god of death - TBD uranus: the god of the heavens - TBD

A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY WONDERFUL FRIEND @thesweetestsweetpea FOR MAKING THIS STORY EVEN POSSIBLE. SERIOUSLY, WITHOUT HER, I WOULD HAVE STOPPED BEFORE I EVER GOT GOING. <3

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[chrancecriber]

Chilltrax (May 22, 2023)

23:57 Jones Meadow - Expect 23:53 Feathervane & Oreonic - Overcast 23:53 C H I L L T R A X - Cleanliness Don't You Agree 23:48 Arley & Sirolf - One Day 23:44 Darius & Amaria - Faded 23:40 Leaving Laurel - The Family We Find 23:36 Passenger 10 - Voices In Her Head 23:31 Delerium And Mimi Page - Blue Fires 23:30 C H I L L T R A X - Organ The Chillout Channel 23:27 Woven - Brushes 23:22 Heard Right & Oracle - There For You 23:18 Fhin Feat. Sahara - Fallin' Fallin' 23:15 Flexible Fire - Amatista 23:14 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 23:12 Lapsley - 32 Floors 23:08 Sebastian Davidson - Nomads 23:04 Sultan Shepard - Sirens 23:01 Ben Macklin Feat. Emma Brammer - Stay With Me (Fvhm Remix) 23:01 C H I L L T R A X - Magnifyingglasssogood4u 22:57 Two Lanes - Searching (Ct Fixup Mix) 22:53 Attom & Kwesi - Rogue 22:48 Rodriguez Jr. Feat. Liset Alea - What Is Real (Deep In The Playa Mix) 22:44 Farius - Coming Up (Hold On) (Dokho Remix) 22:40 Goldfrapp - Moon In Your Mouth 22:40 C H I L L T R A X - Valante Io Toh 22:35 Steven Weston Feat. Tae - Same Dream 22:30 Above & Beyond & Marty Longstaff - Gratitude (Aname Pm Mix) 22:25 Jean Caillou - Signs 22:21 Reel People & Muhsinah - Something New (Kraak & Smaak Remix) 22:17 Khotin & Tess Roby - Fountain, Growth 22:17 C H I L L T R A X - Escape 2 Music 22:13 Lar - Collide (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) 22:10 Otr Feat. Au/ra - Broken (Rac Mix) 22:05 Booka Shade & Satin Jackets - Fusion Royale 22:01 Approaching Black - Sensitive 21:57 Blonde Maze - Night Light (Hessian Remix) 21:57 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Dzihan 21:53 Shallou - Heartaches 21:49 Cahelo - Bananaquit (Mass Digital Extended Remix) 21:45 Lipless & Blue Noir - Alone 21:41 Floa & Phonic Youth - Falling Away 21:37 Thievery Corporation - Fragments 21:37 C H I L L T R A X - Something I Should Tell You 21:32 Eli & Fur - Where I Find My Mind 21:29 Drama - Dark Rain 21:24 Blank & Jones - Floatation 21:19 Nicholas Gunn Feat. Derek Luttrell - Lose Control 21:15 Fabio Vee & Mike D' Jais - Consolation 21:15 C H I L L T R A X - Backward Rvb Where World Comes 21:12 Edapollo - By The River (Faodail Remix) 21:08 Fløa (Floa) - Pictures Of You 21:04 Bonobo Feat. Jordan Rakei - Shadows 21:00 Duckmaw - Distant Worlds 20:56 Alampa - The One 20:51 Evelynka - Letting Go 20:51 C H I L L T R A X - Worldschilloutchannnel Orbit 20:47 Eric Hilton - Artifact22 20:44 Everything But The Girl - Forever 20:40 Mansionair & Vandelux - Empty Promise 20:34 Shingo Nakamura - Come Closer 20:31 Aftruu - Falling Asleep 20:27 Washed Out - Face Up 20:27 C H I L L T R A X - Cool Refreshed Smooth As Can Be 20:23 Elderbrook - Wasted On You 20:19 Tep No Feat. Starzun - Hold Me 20:16 Holen - Not Too Late 20:12 A.m.r - Sailor's Cry 20:11 C H I L L T R A X - Glitchy Toh 20:07 Feiertag - Didn't Know Why (You Lost Your Soul) 20:03 Sons Of Maria - It Takes So Long 19:58 Mango - Skyline 19:54 Phello - Timelapse 19:54 C H I L L T R A X - Retsyn 19:49 Monolink - Turning Away (Parra For Cuva Remix) 19:44 Cubicolor - Wake Me Up 19:40 Palladian - Zagara 19:34 Darius Feat. Benny Sings - Rise (Darius Remix) 19:31 Henry Green - Another Light 19:31 C H I L L T R A X - Chill Out Chilltrax 19:27 Jones Meadow - Fences 19:23 Cannons - Loving You 19:19 Cri - Stranger 19:16 Finding Mero - In Loving Memories 19:16 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Freesound 19:11 Blonde Maze - A Break In Continuity (Forty Cats Remix) 19:07 Jan Blomqvist & Malou - Alone 19:04 Flexible Fire - Marea Turquesa 18:59 Morcheeba - Oh Oh Yeah 18:59 C H I L L T R A X - Jimpster 1 18:55 Satin Jackets Feat. Tailor - Somewhere In Paradise 18:50 Royksopp & Susanne Sundfor - Oh, Lover (Nto Remix) 18:46 Tycho Feat. Rum.gold - Run Away 18:41 Zaven - Voliere Amplitude 18:36 Be Svendsen - October Letters (Page 2) 18:36 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Cymbal Roll Bass 18:31 Max Cooper - A Model Of Reality (Tor Remix) 18:27 Leisure - Take You Higher (Serebii & Arjuna Oakes Remix) 18:22 Two Lanes - Reflections (Il Lo Remix) 18:18 Alampa - Playoff 18:13 Odesza Feat. Olafur Arnalds - Light Of Day (Parra For Cuva Remix) 18:13 C H I L L T R A X - The Chillout Channel Redux 18:08 Leaving Laurel - There Is Beauty When You Allow Yourself To See 18:04 Eric Hilton Feat. Elin Melgarejo - La Nuit 18:01 Lp Giobbi Feat. Caroline Byrne - Another Life 17:58 Giants' Nest - Heart Void 17:53 Mass Digital - Thoughts Of U 17:53 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Moon Boots 17:47 Ultraista - Mariella (Zero 7 Remix) 17:44 Dreem - Miles Away 17:40 Royksopp Feat. Astrid S - Just Wanted To Know 17:36 Kx5 & Sofi Tukker - Sacrifice (St Mix) 17:31 Massive Attack - Weather Storm 17:31 C H I L L T R A X - Fresh And Fascinating 17:28 Vandelux - All I've Ever Known 17:23 Boerd - 2far 17:19 Rocket Empire - Astoria 17:15 Flume Feat. Emma Louise - Hollow (Logic1000 Remix) 17:11 Sound Quelle & Tailor - Where We Should Be 17:10 C H I L L T R A X - Escape The Noise 17:07 Vintage & Morelli - Once Upon A World 17:02 Alison Goldfrapp - The Beat Divine 16:57 Eli & Fur - You And I 16:53 Arto - Now You're Gone 16:50 Forester - Saint (Shallou Remix) 16:45 Northern Form - Mend 16:45 C H I L L T R A X - World Comes To Chilltrax.com 16:41 Maxxim - Waterfalls 16:38 Reel People & Paula - Vibe (Moods Remix) 16:35 Cannons - Bad Dream 16:31 Olan - Wake And Return (Little Dragon Remix) 16:28 Chill Cole - Liquid Life 16:23 Dusky Feat. 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Foster The People - All About You (Equal Remix) 14:36 Il:lo - Cynnes 14:32 Tycho - See (Beacon Remix) 14:32 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Dzihan 14:26 Steven Weston Feat. Tae - Same Dream 14:23 Mansionair & Kim Tee - Next High 14:20 Duckmaw - Habits 14:15 Eli & Fur - Better In The Dark 14:10 Nicholas Gunn Feat. Chris Howard - Thought Of You 14:10 C H I L L T R A X - Chilltrax - Chill Out Piano 14:07 Finding Mero - In Loving Memories 14:02 Marsh Feat. Leo Wood - Over And Over 13:59 Fløa (Floa) - Pictures Of You 13:53 Emi Ca - Just Breathe 13:49 Alex Hook Feat. Rene - You Showed Me 13:49 C H I L L T R A X - Glitchy Toh 13:45 Tagavaka - Oxygen 13:42 Lar - Collide (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) 13:37 Sound Quelle Feat. Daniel Robinson - Tempest 13:34 Cannons - Loving You 13:30 Evren Furtuna - Enceladus 13:29 C H I L L T R A X - Magnifyingglasssogood4u 13:25 Reel People & Muhsinah - Something New (Kraak & Smaak Remix) 13:22 Diplo & Black Coffee Feat. Elderbrook - Never Gonna Forget 13:18 Pableno - Heights 13:15 Kx5 Feat. Hayla - Escape (Chill Mix) 13:09 Ry X & Olafur Arnalds - Colorblind (Whomadewho Remix) 13:09 C H I L L T R A X - The Chillout Channel, Chilltrax 13:05 Jones Meadow - Entrance 13:01 Feiertag - Didn't Know Why (You Lost Your Soul) 12:57 Tosca - Swimswimswim 12:52 Rufus Du Sol - See You Again 12:47 Morcheeba - Gimme Your Love 12:47 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 12:43 Approaching Black Feat. Avalon Mia - Fade Away With You ('lost In 84' Mix) 12:39 Lana Del Rey - Doin' Time (Chilltrax Mix) 12:36 Flight Facilities Feat. Your Smith - Heavy 12:31 Marsh - Me & You (Joe Miller Remix) 12:26 Fabio Vee - Real Mermaid 12:21 Marsh Feat. Katherine Amy - Find Me 12:17 Otr Feat. Au/ra - Broken (Rac Mix) 12:12 Massive Attack - Teardrop 12:12 C H I L L T R A X - Glitchy Toh 12:07 Heard Right, Oai - Hope 12:03 Ampm Feat. Michael Kaneko - Best Part Of Us 11:58 Cubicolor - Wake Me Up 11:52 Lev Feat. Lenn - Out Of The Dark 11:49 Jones Meadow - Powerlines 11:45 Kaskade - Find Love 11:41 Blonde Maze - Something Familiar 11:36 Moon Boots Feat. Nic Hanson - Keep The Faith 11:36 C H I L L T R A X - Sweepy Swirlee Toh 11:31 Jean Caillou - Weather Lights 11:28 Elderbrook - Numb (Chill Mix) 11:22 Morcheeba - Oh Oh Yeah 11:19 Armin Van Buuren Feat. James Newman - Therapy (Sebastian Davidson Remix) 11:14 Above & Beyond - Believer (Marsh's Guatape Remix) 11:10 Kidnap Feat. Leo Stannard - Moments (Ben Bohmer Nils Hoffmann Remix) 11:06 Kaskade With Project 46 - Chains Chilled 11:02 Maya Jane Coles - Weak 11:01 C H I L L T R A X - Sweepy Swirlee Toh 10:56 Agents Of Time - My Heart Is A Microchip (Extended Mix) 10:51 Monolink - Take Me Away 10:47 Boerd - 2far 10:43 Drama - Don't Hold Back 10:40 Manu Zain - Yo Soy 10:34 Bob Moses - Tearing Me Up (Rac Mix) 10:30 Pines Feat. Water Park - Tell Me 10:25 Nox Vahn & Marsh - Come Together 10:25 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 10:20 Vincenzo - Chroma Rush 10:17 Eli & Fur - Wild Skies 10:12 Electronic Bodyguards - Stronger (Pete Herbert Remix) 10:09 Cannons - Footsteps In The Dark 10:06 Vandelux - Tulum 10:01 Sumsuch Feat. Matty Eeles - Find Home (Vincenzo Remix) 09:57 53 Thieves - Gold Dust 09:52 Vok - Figure (Wax Wings Remix) 09:52 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 09:48 Shingo Nakamura - Falling Off 09:44 Zhu & Yuna - Sky Is Crying 09:39 Shallou - Fading 09:36 Zimmer Feat. Panama - Make It Happen 09:32 Maxxim - Waterfalls 09:26 Nando Rodriguez Feat. Lottie - Madness (Cafe Chill Out Mix) 09:23 Melosense - Can't Replace You 09:19 Moby - Porcelain (Arty Remix) 09:19 C H I L L T R A X - Sweepy Swirlee Toh 09:15 Chris Malinchak - Control 09:10 Jody Wisternoff Feat. Sian Evans - The Bridge 09:05 Ad Brown, Ltn And Cat Martin - Miss You 09:00 Washed Out - Time To Walk Away 08:56 Two Lanes - Phases 08:51 Boerd - Blind 08:48 Cannons - Hurricane 08:45 Elderbrook - All My Love 08:45 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 08:41 Giants' Nest - Storm Trap 08:37 Leisure - Slipping Away (Flight Facilities Remix) 08:33 Feiertag Feat. Tessa Rose Jackson - Follow 08:28 Kraak And Smaak Feat. Izo Fitzroy - Twilight 08:25 Dave Neville & Jazzy System - Street Life 08:20 Thievery Corporation - Liberation Front 08:16 Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted (Aquadrop Remix) 08:11 Claptone - Under The Moon (Cassius Remix) 08:11 C H I L L T R A X - Sweepy Swirlee Toh 08:06 Melosense - Story To Remember 08:02 Mahalo - Nothing Matters (Lipless Remix) 07:58 Royksopp - Me&youphoria 07:54 Kaskade - Where Did You Go 07:49 Fabio Vee - Real Mermaid 07:44 Delerium And Mimi Page - Blue Fires 07:40 Kc Lights Feat. Leo Stannard - Cold Light (6am Remix) 07:36 Goldfrapp - Moon In Your Mouth 07:36 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 07:31 Dim Kelly - Nocturna Animal 07:28 Cannons - Bad Dream 07:24 Leisure - Be With You 07:21 Shallou - Heartaches 07:17 Jones Meadow - Powerlines 07:14 Eli & Fur - Something Was Real 07:10 Baynk Feat. Drama - 1 Chance 07:06 Above & Beyond Feat. Zoe Johnston - Always 07:06 C H I L L T R A X - Quirky Rhythm Toh 07:01 Meeting Molly - Gerda 06:57 Camelphat X Cristoph Feat. Jem Cooke - Breathe (Camelphat Just Chill Mix) 06:52 Chris Malinchak - Saving My Love 06:49 Diplo & Black Coffee Feat. Elderbrook - Never Gonna Forget 06:44 Above & Beyond - Believer (Marsh's Guatape Remix) 06:39 Royksopp - Compulsion 06:33 Rufus Du Sol - See You Again 06:27 Disclosure Feat. Jamie Woon - January (Finnebassen Remix) 06:27 C H I L L T R A X - Quirky Rhythm Toh 06:23 Gold Lounge - Higher 06:19 Alampa - Lush Dance 06:15 Flight Facilities Feat. Your Smith - Heavy 06:09 Ultraista - Mariella (Zero 7 Remix) 06:06 Vandelux - Tulum 06:02 Zero 7 - In The Waiting Line 05:58 Otr Feat. Au/ra - Broken (Rac Mix) 05:53 Dusky Feat. Pedestrian - Spruce 05:53 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 05:49 Approaching Black Feat. Avalon Mia - Fade Away With You ('lost In 84' Mix) 05:44 Tycho Feat. Saint Sinner - Japan (Chilltrax Mix) 05:39 Cubicolor - Wake Me Up 05:34 Washed Out - Too Late 05:30 Maxxim - Waterfalls 05:27 Darkdark - No Symmetry (Giraffage Remix) 05:23 Blonde Maze - Something Familiar 05:19 Beacon - Bring You Back 05:19 C H I L L T R A X - Sweepy Swirlee Toh 05:14 Heard Right, Oai - Hope 05:11 Ben Macklin Feat. Emma Brammer - Stay With Me (Fvhm Remix) 05:05 Morcheeba - Oh Oh Yeah 05:00 John Monkman Feat. Liz Cass - Open Frontier 04:56 Two Lanes - Phases 04:52 Equador - Treble Oh 04:48 Kaskade With Project 46 - Chains Chilled 04:44 Sound Quelle & Brandon Mignacca - Iridescent 04:44 C H I L L T R A X - Glitchy Toh 04:39 Jean Caillou - Weather Lights 04:34 Lana Del Rey - Doin' Time (Chilltrax Mix) 04:30 Boerd - 2far 04:25 Marsh - Me & You (Joe Miller Remix) 04:21 Dave Neville & Jazzy System - Street Life 04:16 Chicane - Saltwater (Thrillseekers Ambient Mix Edit) 04:12 Pines Feat. Water Park - Tell Me 04:09 Beacon - Feeling's Gone 04:09 C H I L L T R A X - Quirky Rhythm Toh 04:05 Manu Zain - Yo Soy 04:02 Ampm Feat. Michael Kaneko - Best Part Of Us 03:57 Electronic Bodyguards - Stronger (Pete Herbert Remix) 03:52 Lev Feat. Lenn - Out Of The Dark 03:47 Fabio Vee - Real Mermaid 03:43 Equador - Break Me Gently 03:39 53 Thieves - Gold Dust 03:36 Psychemagik Feat. Quinn Lamont Luke - We Can Be One 03:35 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 03:30 Agents Of Time - My Heart Is A Microchip (Extended Mix) 03:27 Elderbrook - Numb (Chill Mix) 03:22 Shallou - Fading 03:19 Armin Van Buuren Feat. James Newman - Therapy (Sebastian Davidson Remix) 03:15 Jones Meadow - Powerlines 03:10 Groove Armada - My Friend 03:05 Ad Brown, Ltn And Cat Martin - Miss You 03:02 Henry Green - Realign 02:57 Zaven - Voliere Amplitude 02:53 Fkj Feat. Little Dragon - Can't Stop 02:49 Evelynka - Letting Go 02:49 C H I L L T R A X - Escape 2 Music 02:44 Vincenzo - Chroma Rush 02:39 Heard Right & Oracle - There For You 02:36 Emmit Fenn - The Chase 02:32 Jos & Eli & Eli & Fur - Riffs Of The Night 02:29 Aftruu - Falling Asleep 02:23 Rufus Du Sol - Like An Animal (Trinidad Remix) 02:23 C H I L L T R A X - Magnifyingglasssogood4u 02:20 Everything But The Girl - Run A Red Light 02:16 53 Thieves - Lyd 02:12 Sultan Shepard - Sirens 02:09 Indigo Eyes Feat. Kehina - All Over Again (Remix) 02:09 C H I L L T R A X - Slurry Toh 02:05 Sebastian Davidson - Nomads 02:00 Leaving Laurel - There Is Beauty When You Allow Yourself To See 01:56 Andre Aguado - Through The Night 01:52 Phello - Timelapse 01:48 Shingo Nakamura - Falling Off 01:48 C H I L L T R A X - Tcc Warm And Tender Ocean 01:43 Reel People & Muhsinah - Something New (Kraak & Smaak Remix) 01:40 Feiertag Feat. Tessa Rose Jackson - Follow 01:35 Billion Watchers - Rainman 01:31 Tep No - Say What You Wanted 01:26 Nolan Feat. Amber Jolene - Go Slow 01:26 C H I L L T R A X - Backward Rvb Where World Comes 01:23 Holen - Breathe 01:20 Cannons - Loving You 01:16 Boerd Feat. Stella Explorer - Before We Drown 01:12 Lar - Collide (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) 01:12 C H I L L T R A X - Valante Io Toh 01:08 Sons Of Maria - Always 01:03 Booka Shade & Satin Jackets - Fusion Royale 00:58 Ghenwa Nemnom - Story Of A Battle (Chris Zippel Remix) 00:53 Monolink - Take Me Away 00:53 C H I L L T R A X - Cool Refreshed Smooth As Can Be 00:48 Two Lanes - Searching (Ct Fixup Mix) 00:45 Lp Giobbi Feat. Dj Tennis & Joseph Ashworth - All In A Dream 00:41 Drama - Don't Hold Back 00:37 Rocket Empire - Astoria 00:32 Bob Moses - I Ain't Gonna Be The First To Cry 00:32 C H I L L T R A X - Toh Dzihan 00:28 Vandelux - All I've Ever Known 00:24 Melosense - Can't Replace You 00:19 Above And Beyond - Sun In Your Eyes (William Orbit Remix) 00:16 Floa & Phonic Youth - Falling Away 00:11 Elderbrook - The End 00:11 C H I L L T R A X - Twcc High Standard Of Quality 00:07 Cahelo - Bananaquit (Mass Digital Extended Remix) 00:03 Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted (Aquadrop Remix)

#Chilltrax #Chillout #Lounge #Downtempo #Ambient #Trance #Deep House #2023 #May 2023

[wrathbites]

A kiss...

... to distract

Characters: Lunafreya Nox Fleuret/Nyx Ulric Rating: Teen and up audiences Warnings/notes: cross-posting older fics from AO3

Listen, she asks of him and so he does, to the quiet of the world and the whisper of wind through the leaves above, the patter of rain sliding off them to the ground below and landing in fat drops on his head, slicking through his hair in a matter of minutes and plastering Luna’s to her skull, and even soaked as she is, she looks radiant.

He listens to the ominous rumble of thunder in the distance, prowling after the clouds bursting overhead, and would scowl at the sky if he could, at the Astral hidden somewhere up there, gracing the world with his presence now when it was needed so long ago.  He could have intercepted the Niflheim invasion, he could have struck the Chancellor down the moment his foot touched Insomnian soil, he could have turned Leviathain into fried calamari for being such a bitch, he could have struck Izunia with one of his famed lightning bolts and saved Luna the knife in her stomach, the twist of it coming loose, he could have reached a hand down to the roiling sea and scooped her out of a watery grave before it sealed around her.

Nyx has no love for Ramuh.  None.  Going to the Chosen’s aid didn’t excuse leaving the Oracle to die at every goddamn turn.  That any of the gods think they can show face now and be respected, worshiped, when they sat on their asses and did absolutely fuck-all for years - 

Cold fingers slide over his cheek, the only warning he gets before Luna’s pressing close and backing him up until he’s trapped between her warmth and a tree, escape cut off when her other hand settles on his shoulder and plucks at sodden fabric like she means to peel the shirt from him and this - it’s - dangerous territory he hasn’t let his mind wander to since that night on the roof, charmed out of silence by her questions and what steel lay beneath her smile, to have survived Niflheim all this time.

“Luna -”

“You think too much, Nyx,” she says, cutting him off with voice as well as touch as those fingers follow the line of his jaw and her thumb plays over the trails on his skin and she catches a water droplet at the corner of his mouth and smears it over his bottom lip and - gods above and below he’s weak to her whims, the light in her eyes, the playful curve of her smile - and he dips down to kiss her, lays his hands on her back and spreads his fingers wide, tucks her in close as she says his name on an exhale he steals with his next breath.

He forgets his ire with the gods soon enough, too caught up in the feel of her, the taste of her, the strength in her, the magic coming to life under her skin and buzzing everywhere he touches until he swears there’ll be constellations on her back if he was peer over her shoulder and follow the path of his fingers.  But Luna isn’t one to be denied, nipping at his lip when he draws back and -

“Eyes on me, Nyx.  Only on me.”

- there’s no stopping her.

- - - - - -

She steals one of his jumpers, all but swaddles herself in the brown hideousness of it as she curls up on the sofa and tucks her feet under Umbra’s rump, content to strain her eyesight and read by the light of the fire until he goes around turning on the lamps she doesn’t care for, meeting his scowl with a sunny smile before burying her nose in the pages.

He can kiss her now, he knows, can deviate from his destination and drop a kiss to damp hair and another to her mouth if she tips her head back to receive him and the hands he can lay on her shoulders, her neck, slide down over her stolen garment in wicked tease until she shrieks and squirms and whacks him for the tickling.  He can, and he will in a minute, so long as he doesn’t see shadows tearing themselves from the grounds, doesn’t hear the groaning wails of daemons rousing from slumber, so long as he peers through the tear tracks down the windows and doesn’t have a face of nightmares reflecting back at him when the next lightning strike hits.

It’s been months of peace, of that quiet Luna had him listen to earlier, months of the Scourge burning up in daylight and retreating from the land one sunrise after another after another, months since the teary reunion with Noctis and the return of the Trident to her possession.

But a habit of lifetime is a difficult one to break, and so he stands guard, silent as he watches, waits for the illusion to pass, struggles to breathe deep when it doesn’t, still can’t quite believe it.

It’s over.

#Lunafreya Nox Fleuret #Nyx Ulric #Lunyx #FFXV fanfiction #Wrathwrites #much too queue for you