#wip: la fledgling

[violets-in-her-arms-writes]

Welcome ! Welcome ! I created this sideblog because I wanted to be able to find my writing content more easily and also because I thought it might motivate me to write more. We’ll see how it goes ✨

A few things about me:

■ Hi, I’m Cécile ! I’m 27 years old and I write mostly fantasy, science-fiction and, sometimes, urban-fantasy. I write in french but when I’m feeling ✨ bored ✨ (read: when I procrastinate), I can be convinced to try and translate excerpts from my novels.

■ I have too many WIPs to count, and they rotate like rotisserie chicken, which means it takes me years to finish one project. It’s a curse.

■ When I don’t want to write but still want to think about my stories, I can be found on pinterest and canva, making wayyy too many moodboards, aesthetics and fake covers.

■ I love ask games and OC questions and worldbuilding wednesday, so don’t hesitate to hit me up !

I can’t think of anything more to say about me, so I’ll stop here ! See you under the cut if you want to know more about my WIP !

(also... if you've seen this blog before, no you didn't ♥ I don't know what I did but the thing just disappeared so here I am again. technology and me, a love story for the ages)

Titre : La Fledgling

Genre : urban fantasy ; romance ; action

Status : first draft

Target wordcount : ~80k

Synopsis :

I don't have an official summary just yet, so for now, take this bunch of tags I typed once and have been laughing at ever since :

#me with “the fledgling” like babe i love you but i have no idea whats's going on anymore #it's all about the ✨vibes✨ #it's about a human and her vampire gf and about a threat to the matriarchal vampiric society #there's a really sexy powerful vampire coven and time travel and forbidden magic #and a witch slowly getting consumed by her own powers while she tries to keep the vampire alive #there's a lesbian werewolf who's allergic to dogs and resent the fact that she is now one #there's a mermaid with voice issues and a long lost mate #and a fae with hanahaki disease trying to avoid both her crushes #but other than that? No idea what the fuck is going on #who cares

(Bonus : #yes it was my nano project last november what's your point? #I wrote 50k and i still don't know what the fuck is going on in this story)

Settings : a big city filled with supernatural creatures ; a gloomy manor ; a cozy apartment crumbling under the secrets of its habitants ; a café/bar théâtre de tous les drames

Characters:

Johanne “Jo” Hautain || [27] || lesbian || human || perpetually exhausted ; Done™ ; doesn't have a moral code

Louise Venti || [27] || bisexual || vampire fledgling || losing herself to bloodlust ; passive ; doesn't know anything

Anaëlle Charles || [27] || lesbian || witch || breaks magical laws for breakfast ; hunted by the Virulentes ; would also like a nap

There are more characters but these three are the backbone of the story and my aaaaangels 🥰

Tag: #wip: la fledgling

#writerblr intro #writerblr #wip: la fledgling

[dreamerwitches]

Magical Witch AU Masterpost

General Tag - All AU art

Profile Tag - Magical Witch profiles only

I’ll update the masterpost as posts are made hence some are missing links currently

Original series: Gertrud - Anthony - Adelbert - WIP Suleika - Ulla - Divan - WIP Charlotte - Polina - WIP - Pyotr - WIP Valentines Charlotte H.N Elly/Kirsten - Danniyel & Jennifer - Redo WIP - Dorothy - WIP Albertine - Anja Gisela - Dora - WIP Elsa Maria - Sebastian Uhrmann - Bartels Oktavia - Klarissa - Holger Surfer Oktavia - WIP Haregi Oktavia - WIP Patricia - Mathieu - Teacher familiar - WIP Izabel - Michaela - WIP - Mercedes Roberta - Gotz - WIP Kriemhild Gretchen - Familiar - WIP Swimsuit Kriemhild Gretchen - WIP Haregi Kriemhild Gretchen - WIP Kriemhild-senpai Walpurgisnacht - Shadow Magical girls - Bluenose - WIP - Rednose - WIP Homulilly - Lotte - Luiselotte - Lilia - Liese - Lisa Swimsuit Homulilly - WIP Haregi Homulilly Candeloro - Dokama - Rahomu - Kasaya - Kokyo Swimsuit Candeloro - WIP Holy Candeloro Ophelia - Zoe Swimsuit Ophelia Quitterie - Kyutee - WIP Itzli

The Different Story: TV witch Minotaur witch Postal witch Moth witch - WIP Queen witch - WIP Twin witches - WIP Paola - Bona

Wraith Arc: Spindle Witch - Familiars - WIP

Kazumi Magica: Mantis witch - WIP Cosmetics witch - WIP Prologue - WIP Nie Bluhen Herzen - WIP Arzt Kochen - WIP Weiße Konigin - WIP Hungrige Pumpe - WIP Ritterustung von Heulsuse - WIP Plejaden von Asunaro - WIP Zweikopfiger Boser Flugel - WIP Hyades Daybreak

Pudding witch - WIP Cactus witch - WIP Cookie witch - WIP Kagamimochi witch - WIP Manicure witch - WIP Tea party witch - WIP Feather witch - WIP Blood witch - WIP Etiquette witch - WIP Flatwoods witch - WIP Viscosity witch - WIP

Carola - WIP Caterina - WIP Antonio - WIP

Oriko Magica: Rosasharn Cecil Virginia Stacy - WIP Latria - WIP

Sarcophagus witch - WIP Vase witch - WIP Face witch - WIP Witch witch Paper witch Fledgling witch Skull witch Tablecloth witch Steel witch

Sortria - WIP Pistis - WIP

Suzune Magica: Sugar witch - WIP Jack in the box witch - WIP Odette Nurse witch Carmen - WIP Puppet witch Literary witch

Clothette - WIP Elise - WIP Renard - WIP Spica - WIP

Tart Magica: Scholar Witch - WIP Bell Witch - WIP Sun Witch - WIP Colossal Witch - WIP Crab Witch - WIP Flower Witch - WIP Hammerhead Witch - WIP Enfant Terrible - WIP Isabeau

Mandrake witch - WIP Naga witch - WIP Snail witch - WIP Criminal witches - WIP Jockey witch - WIP Oracle witch - WIP Basket witch - WIP Guardian witch - WIP Siren witch - WIP Oiran witch - WIP

La Pucelle de Blancheur - WIP Obscurite - WIP La Hire La Hire - WIP Ein Roter Drache - WIP Plaisir - WIP Capricieux Heremes Trismegistus

Mobage: Witch of Sewing - Familiars Witch of Springtime - Familiars Giraffe Witch - Familiars Witch that wants to be a bird - Familiars Frog Witch - Familiars Witch of Dreams - Familiars Diva Witch Cell Witch - Familiars

Magia Record: Zenobia Candy Stacey Rebecca Teresa Winchester - WIP Sarah Mirabilis W - WIP, WIP 10^21 Lucy - Coco - WIP Matasaburo Shin - Kotori - WIP Durbar Shitori Egumo Box Wood Oshiti Raspberry - WIP Etteilla Made in 168 Mapycя - WIP Slave of Anima - WIP Ichizo - WIP Swimsuit Ichizo

Doppels: Giovanna - WIP Swimsuit Giovanna Giovanna Shitori Egumo Giovanna-chan Miko Giovanna Campanella Tanabata Campanella - WIP Fairy Tale Campanella - WIP Yu Hong Rumour Yu Hong Delivery Yu Hong Theresia - WIP Rumour Theresia Beatrice Beatrice-chan Delivery Beatrice Hevelius Fairy Tale Hevelius - WIP Pennen Nodle Holy Night Pennen Nolde Old Dorothy Holy Old Dorothy Neo Dorothy - WIP Halloween Old Dorothy Cendrillon Idol Cendrillon-chan Swimsuit Cendrillon Elfriede Sister Elfriede Mermaid Elfriede Zola Swimsuit Zola McDougal Halloween McDougal Henrietta - WIP Pennen Nenemu Holy Night Pennen Nenemu Catacombe Vampire Catacombe Eternal Darkness Catacombe - WIP Totentaz Haregi Totentaz Eternal Darkness Totentaz - WIP Mermaid Totentaz Dum - WIP Swimsuit Dum Dee - WIP Swimsuit Dee

Sukhavati Smriti Tiracchana Merkava - WIP Halifax - WIP Lakehurst - WIP Tara - WIP First Sunrise Tara Oaji - WIP Marita - WIP Scylla Aztekium - WIP Abigail - WIP 9daime nue - WIP Oxford Cuahtitlan Kimochi Cuahtitlan Marguerite - WIP Halomonas Titanicae - WIP Vlastenske - WIP Jing Christmas Jing Casuarius - WIP Christmas Casuarius Breadman - WIP Valentines Breadman - WIP Gothel - WIP Luca - WIP

Komatsu - WIP Kogetsu - WIP Apebis - WIP Drekka Minni - WIP Blot - WIP Vimala Upadana

Broiderie Aodamo - WIP Cyan - WIP Don Rocinante Maura - WIP Shalimar - WIP Vayu - WIP Elsie - WIP Carmela - WIP Heide Jekyll - WIP Andreana Delanna Akakiy Pamela - WIP Bridal Pamela Poker Alice - WIP Hund Balou - WIP Gela - WIP Bond Bomb - WIP Columbina - WIP Obariyon Renata - WIP Christmas Renata Tagori - WIP Tagitu Ihikishima Ukei Selene Bridal Selene Heidesommer Bella Donna - WIP Christmas Bella Donna Naomi - WIP Gannishikudoku - WIP Yuerao - WIP Taburatsu - WIP Paparazzo Gibdaughter - WIP Victoria Trolley - WIP Zipzap Sylvie Sally (Ikumi’s old doppel) Claudia - WIP Rukh - WIP Grim - WIP Mary - WIP Gosirsa - WIP Hepialidae

#magical witch au

[coldvampire]

fic author self-rec

@bitchesofostwick tagged me in this a Minute ago (thank you sm btw!) & i only recently remembered i never freed it from my drafts lmao. i think everyone that i remember off the top of my head who writes has already been tagged so if you want to do it again, consider this a tag~ 

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live wire waltz (vampire: the masquerade, 20,515 words. WIP. Rated M.) VTM longfic expanding the events of the game. follows my malkavian fledgling as the main plot and her frighteningly easy departure from humanity, plus a sub-plot following a ventrue whose clan drama becomes mixed up in the drama of LA kindred. 

partition (vampire the masquerade, 1774 words. Complete. fledgling/beckett, mentions of polyamory. Rated T.) Just a cute oneshot for Mitchell & Beckett surrounding her love for his hands. Fluff. 

negligible vices (vampire: the masquerade, 1344 words. Complete. nines rodriguez/ventrue oc. Rated M.) Katerina and Nines spend years prior to bloodlines dancing around a committed relationship, for reasons neither of them are completely forthcoming about. An angsty snippet of this pre-relationship period between them. 

liaison (vampire: the masquerade, 662 words. Complete. nines rodrigiez/ventrue oc. Rated M.) Fade to Black where Katerina and Nines hook up in the back of her sire’s stolen Rolls Royce. 

polite etiquette (vampire: the masquerade, 963 words. Complete. nines rodriguez/ventrue oc. Rated T.) An oddly sweet moment where Katerina proves without a doubt that she isn’t plagued by the same jealous tendencies other members of her clan are. Nines happily humours this. 

fault lines (vampire the masquerade, 1251 words. Complete. fledgling/velvet velour, mentions of polyamory. Rated M.) Mitchell is in an odd mood and attempts to push it aside so she doesn’t ruin the evening. VV isn’t put off by something so trivial and adjusts accordingly. Light SH descriptions.  

hot sugar (vampire the masquerade -- parliament of knives, 3758 words. Complete. sheriff qui/toreador PoK MC. Rated E.) Qui gets road head from one very eager Seneschal. That’s it, that’s the fic. 

out of print (vampire: the masquerade, 1494 words. Complete. nines rodriguez/ventrue oc. Rated T.) A look at a more domestic interlude between Katerina and Nines. Mostly fluff with a light tap of angst. 

#fic tag #my writing #vampire the masquerade #vampire the masquerade bloodlines #vtm parliament of knives #nines rodriguez #cuthbert beckett #velvet velour #sheriff qui #oc tag #katerina irakleidis #amber mitchell #this ended up being all my recent stuff p much gfhgjh so. vtm. lol. #truly havent been putting out as much content as i used to but ah well such is life sometimes

[dayseternal-blog]

do you know any mafia/spay nh au? 😁😁 thank you in advance!!

I do!  There are many!!  These are two of my favorite tropes to read!!!!!!!!!! 😄😄

NaruHina Mafia/Gangs AU

“When the Devil Picks Up a Stray” by callmesenorita - Rated E, A/B/O Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Complete. Hinata, an Omega, questions buried feelings when she decides to help a childhood friend who has adopted a new persona under the name Menma. Although their attraction is instant he is no longer the Naruto she once knew, and soon enough Hinata is thrust into a dangerous yakuza conspiracy. 

“Bound” by suryass - Rated E, Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Series of One-shots/Incomplete. Mafia AU-Collection of oneshots.

“July - Movie-Inspired” from “Still Falling For You” by @chloelapomme - Rated T, Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Complete. Naruto and Hinata peacefully live with each other. Well, almost peacefully…

“Powerless” by @bunny-hoodlum - Rated E for a lot of things like depictions of violence and character death, High School AU, Multi-chapter, Incomplete. - His family’s past can’t be taken at face-value, and it comes clawing back to hurt him in ways that are out of his control.  DELETED FIC.

“Opposites Attract” by KyuubiLover100 - Rated E, High School AU, Multi-chapter, Incomplete. Citizens of Konoha all know that "The Light cannot exist without casting its Shadow." It's the unspoken system that the city runs on. Everyone knows their place and their roles. Those in the Shadows do what those in the Light cannot. Uzumaki Naruto knows this and has known this since he was young. Hyuuga Hinata knows this as well and understands her Father's wished, but still...

“put on your warpaint” by @borzbois - Rated M, Tattoo Artist/College AU, Multi-chapter, Incomplete. Hinata meets a stranger with beautiful tattoos. She never could have guessed the turn her life would take when she asked to draw him.

“MOB” by @bkgsbby - Rated M (?, I think), Mafia/Arranged Marriage AU, Socmed format, Ongoing. When Hiashi can’t repay the debt he owes Kushina, he offers his daughter instead.

“All Kinds of Wrong” by Kieren - Rated E, Infidelity/Modern AU, One-shot. It was ironic how something so pure had sprung from such a sordid arrangement. They were perfect for each other. But they had met at the wrong time.

“Pink Chiffon” by @scalding-coffee-cup - Rated M, Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Complete. During the day, she wears pink chiffon and nude pumps; her glossed lips curve into an innocent smile. At night, she struts down the alleyway in black stilettos and wears a scowl on her red lips. The pistol is her most expensive accessory.

“Molasses” by EroPrincess - Rated E, Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Incomplete. Adult film star, Hinata Hyuga, encounters a fledgling underground kingpin, Naruto Uzumaki. Is it possible for a romance to blossom between two people from very different worlds?

“Second Chances” by enzhe - Rated T, High School AU, Multi-chapter, Complete. Namikaze Naruto was abducted, then declared dead. Twelve years after he disappeared, his parents find him: now a scrappy, reckless teenager, with good friends, a lot of trauma, and ties to the murderous, anarchist Nine-Tails gang. As the family tries to put itself together, trust breaks, hurts heal, and the power struggles that led to Naruto's abduction resurface.

“Dirtbags// The Fox” by OwlwaysHungry - Rated M, Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Incomplete. Naruto and his friends end up having to work for a notorious drug dealing gangster by the name of Kyuubi after a not so satisfying night out.

“a home is a dream” by girlbaldwin - Rated M, Modern AU, One-shot. Naruto Uzumaki returns home with all the force maelstrom, three days after her husband’s disappearance and six years since she went and stumbled on Neji’s body floating in the creek downtown.

“Gangster AU” from “Tales of Two Ninjas” by @magmawrites​ - Rated M, Modern AU, One-shot. This world is an endless cycle of destruction, no matter how hard you try to stop it and sometimes the innocent get involved in the crossfire.

“What He Wants” by agitosgirl - Rated M, Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Incomplete. Hinata Hyuuga is an average girl struggling, and failing to stay on top of things. But everything in her life changes once she meets a handsome stranger at club. She knows that he wants her, but doesn't realize that he has the power, and the determination to do whatever it takes to make her his, no matter the cost.

Untitled collab w/ @matchaball for anon by @utsus​ - Rated T, Modern AU, One-shot. Prompt: She’s his ace in the cards that no one sees coming (that they honestly should’ve seen) and yes: she dislikes violence.

NaruHina Spy AU

“Made in Heights” by @utsus - Rated E, Modern AU, Long One-Shot/Incomplete. Hinata is definitely skilled enough to infiltrate the highly secured Uchiha party and steal sensitive intel that will save lives.  It’s just a matter of making it out alive.

“Spy AU” from “Tales of Two Ninjas” by @magmawrites - Rated M, Modern AU, One-shot. They were one of the best teams The Agency had ever seen. Until they broke one of their most important rules…don’t fall in love with your partner.

“Lady Usagi” by @mmmbuttery - Rated G, Canon-Divergent AU, One-shot. A quiet girl working in an inn meets a noisy young lord, but all is not as it seems.

Untitled wip by @matchaball - Rated T, Modern AU, One-shot. He will always entrust her to watch his back in a heartbeat.

“Team 7″,  “Team 8″, and “Stellar Interview” by Journalist298 - Rated T, Modern AU, 3 Related one-Shots. Stories of the Konoha Security Agency.

“Reaching you” by Wasabisugar - Rated M, College/University AU, Multi-chapter, Unfinished. As an undercover elite spy with a mission expected to last several years ahead, Hinata is ordered to acquire information from the owner of La Vie Global Resorts - Uzumaki Naruto - surrounding a massive drug deal. However, the man she's met with is nothing like what she expected and she soon finds herself developing feelings for the one person she is set out to expose.

And there’s the one I wrote “Undercover” - Rated E, Canon-Divergent AU, Multi-chapter, Unfinished. Naruto and Hinata join the Twelve Guardian Ninja of the Land of Fire's Daimyo. But not really. Their mission is to smoke out the rat among them who's selling political secrets to insurgents, while making sure the other Guardians don't figure them out. Neither can tell when their acting became so convincing. 

That’s everything I could think of!!!!!!  I worked all night on this omg why 😪 lol It’s because I kept on rereading!!!!!  HOW COULD I NOT WITH THIS GOLD.

PLEASE ENJOY!!!  HAPPY READING!!!!

#anon #naruhina fanfic recs #naruhina fanfic rec list #naruhina spy au #naruhina gangs au #naruhina crime au

[mz-elysium]

WIP INTRO: The City of Fallen Angels

credit for psd templates: one // two // three

Comic Sans Powerpoint

“Life is cruel. Why the hell should your unlife be any different?”

POV: third person, alternating between Monroe and Charlie

Genre: gothic-punk, dark urban fantasy, personal horror, hopepunk

Status: finished first novel, currently writing sequel

Major themes: it’s never too late to start being a good person; family; what it means to be human; the cost of revolution; rebuilding life from scraps; hope against all odds; radical compassion

Original/Fandom: fandom-blind original novel in Vampire the Masquerade, but my own version of LA (not LA by Night, VTMB, or canon sourcebook; inspired by all three)

Mood: The grit and glamour of Hollywood, where the fabulously wealthy walk past the destitute. Too perfect, like the feed of an Instagram star. Surreal. A bloody hand smoking a cigarette. Fangs and five hundred dollar sunglasses. Three jobs and overdue bills. Death of dreams. Murder, vengeance, and found family. Primal fear, felt in the bones and remembered through generations.

Synopsis: A criminal outcast of a noble vampire clan, MONROE, protects a newly abandoned fledgling, CHARLIE, who desperately clings to her dwindling humanity and keep her human sister a secret. Together, they face the fear and suspicion of the local baron, GARCIA, who wants to see his domain wiped clean of Ventrue filth before he’s usurped. 

“Somehow, I suspect your objection to a dictatorship goes only so far as to objecting a dictatorship in which you are not the dictator.”

Main Characters.

Salvador Garcia — Brujah, Embraced 1892 — infamous revolutionary, author of the Status Perfectus, and fast becoming disillusioned with Anarch life as his barony dissolves into violent thugs; searching for someone to blame for the slow slippery slide as LA weakens

Matthew Monroe — Ventrue, Embraced 1874 — a criminal in hiding among Los Angeles’s chaos, lives by a strict code of honour, clever enough to not play politics, clever enough to play them well, self-appointed leader of the Fifth Estate coterie (Prequel backstory) >>>> Audrey Hawthorne — ghoul, born 1757 — an heirloom ghoul, inherited from his sire, his constant companion these last eighty years, sarcastic and hip with the times

Charlie Bradley — Malkavian, Embraced 2020 — a young lesbian struggling to pay bills and support her young sister, now forced to protect her from the backsplash of the night; plagued by visions and flashes of insight from the Blood >>>>Bella Bradley — human, age 7 — a kid struggling with uncounseled grief, just starting to enter her prime Weird Girl Years >>>>Dustin Cohen — human, age 20 — a friend from high school who she tells about her new condition and helps her keep it hidden from Bella

Zari Adeyemi — Toreador, Embraced 1992 — a Black woman who runs a popular zine among Anarchs (“Fifth Estate”), Monroe’s business partner, moderately famous, and she watches over her human family like a guardian angel

Jack Shen — Gangrel, Embraced 1969 — Chinese, typical of vampires in the Free State: likes to fight, low intelligence, wears a leather jacket; also, high wisdom, optimistic, hopeful, and has a secret Mage lover

“Some call this the promised land, that somehow, if you’re turned and make it out west, everything’ll turn out fine. It’s bullshit. You’re as Damned here as anywhere else. But, yeah, nice dream.”

Finished!!! It’s currently being posted in twice-weekly updates (Mon/Thurs).

I’m still working on the sequels, under the same tag, so let me know if you want to be added to a taglist

#wip intro #vtm #writeblr #writing #writers of tumblr #vampire the masquerade #wip: city of fallen angels

[vitosscaletta]

>:) Personality + Background for Helena, Basics + Appearance for Erin

YES thank u... vampire time

Helena

PERSONALITY

What’s their alignment?

Probably neutral good ehehehe

What are their hobbies and interests? Do they have any particular “favorites” (food, books, and so on)?

Her number one passion is acting, it’s not really a hobby since she does it professionally (or is trying to lol).. She enjoys learning history though, especially the mid-18th century :^) Also music, corny movies, she’s also a huge sims fan >:)

As for her favorites uhhh her favorite band is My Chemical Romance DUH, fav movies are Shakespeare in Love, Valley of The Dolls (yeah ik it sucks),... Shark Tale.... aaaaand her favorite food is fries. Or it was, she can’t eat it anymore :(

What are they bad at?

Within the game’s mechanics and all that.. she’s not much good in a fight (thank u faelike background). She’s still significantly stronger than the average human of course, but very fragile for vampire standarts :/ Noodle arms bitch

Do they have any vices/addictions/mental illnesses?

None that I can think of

What are their goals and motivations?

Before her embrace it was to become a famous actress.. which isn’t possible anymore, she’s still craving that kind of lifestyle though. She grew up not being very well off and not being very popular either, so it’s kinda... wanting to be someone important? Like that Will Smith fish from shark tale :)

What are their manners like? Any habits?

She’s rather well-mannered, not exactly posh but she doesn’t do anything weird in public either.. usually.

What are they most afraid of?

irrelevance... something like that :/

BACKGROUND

Where were they born? What was their childhood like?

She’s originally from San Francisco, grew up with a single mom and her younger sister. They weren’t very well off so her mom had to work a lot, it was pretty much just her and her sister :/ She wasn’t very popular either so she made only few friends in school, it was lonely :(

What’s their family like?

Her mom Jenny is a nice lady, very goal-oriented.. she was very popular in high school, which is how she met Helena’s dad. He’s originally from germany and comes from a long line of vampire hunters and religious zealots (Society of Leopold hoes..), doesn’t really know anything about it though. His family are just a bunch of weird catholics. They had two children, miss Helena & her little Sister, Elizabeth before he divorced his wife and fucked off 👋. He cut off all contact and doesn’t pay child support bc he’s a freak. Also Elizabeth is currently studying law somewhere, their mother insisted they make something of themselves >:(

What factions or organizations are they a part of? What ranks and titles do they hold?

She’s with the camarilla, mostly due to the fact that Christian is in it too. She came to them all starry-eyed because the other members were all sexy, powerful and rich vampires which is pretty much what she wants to be like lmao.. She works directly for Lacroix, kinda like the fledgling except with better pay, slightly less shitty jobs and a tiny bit more respect (only a tiny bit everyone still thinks she’s dumb af). She just has to run small errants lol. There’s no official rank or title though lol.

She’s not really loyal to them or anything and quickly becomes disillusioned by it all. Vampire society is fucked up... she kinda starts spending more time with the Hollywood anarchs because toreador solidarity, doesn’t join their cause though. The anarchs can’t stand her lmao. She’s really mostly independent...

How do they fit into their “story”?

She’s just your good ol’ regular La Croy foundations employee, she was initially my fledgling but I don’t want Christian (her sire) to die, I suppose she’s just like.. there.. idk its kind of a wip

Where do they currently live? What’s their place like?

She has that little apartment in downtown LA during the events of bloodlines :^) It’s a nice place, modern interior and all that... she does miss her old apartment with the victorian furniture though :(( Post bloodlines she probably leaves LA after the whole thing with Lacrosse lol... she’s friends with Ash now they can go on a road trip or something

How do they eventually die?

she doesn’t... shes a vampire >:)

Erin

BASICS

What’s their full name?

Cassandra Erin Winters :~)

What does their name mean? Why were they named that?

Cassandra (from greek “to excel, to shine “) is a little nod to the seer Cassandra, who appears somewhere in her bloodline :^) In-universe it’s one of those names that appear throughout her family.. there are a bunch of important great-grandmothers, aunts and other relatives so her parents named her that to make it look like they’re an important dynasty or something. Rich people bs. Erin is an english derivative of the irish word for.. Ireland lmao. It was just one of those names that were popular in the early 80′s and her mother liked it, there’s no real reason behind it!

Do they have any nicknames?

jhdfjhfd Cammy by Damsel even though she helped them out 😒 also “Newbie” by her bf sdkjskjdf romance ❤

How old are they?

22 in 2004, I suppose she’s 37 in 2020 aka during the events of bloodlines 2

When’s their birthday?

December 13th, 1982

What’s their zodiac sign/element/birthstone/etc.? Do they believe that holds any significance?

I had to take a whole quiz for this but she’s a Sagittarius 😌 I’d say it definitely does lol... she reads her horoscope almost daily

What’s their species/subspecies? Do they have any special/magical abilities?

Vampire lol... specifically of clan Malkavikan. As for magical abilities yknow, typical vampire stuff, plus the voices & Malkavian insight and all that. Her abilities are Auspex and Obfuscate :^)

What “class” do they belong to (for fantasy characters)? If none, what weapon do they favor?

No class but her favorite weapon was the axe she found in the haunted hotel

APPEARANCE

What do they look like?

goddd.... small, pretty blonde, pale skin bc she’s dead, yellow-ish eyes (used to be blue)... big eyes, sliightly overplucked eyebrows bc it’s 2004 :( she’s still cute though

Do they have a face claim?

Mostly Bella Heathcote and Christina Ricci in one image I found on pinterest lol.. I never have faceclaims that are 100% what they look like :(

What’s their style like? Clothes, hair, makeup?

goddd jt was pretty much regular late 90s/early 2000s popular girl before her embrace.. short skirts, juicy tracksuits, tube tops, those awful tinted glasses, coats with fake fur. Her hair was often in those late 90′s updos with a few streaks hanging loose in the front... makeup is just regular looks from the time, lipgloss, frosty eyeshadow and all that 🤢 she’s a big fan of turtleneck sweaters though 😌

It’s still the same but a bit more fucked up post-embrace because she’s just like go crazy aaahh go stupid aaahhh and digs out some of her weirder clothes because half of these vampire bitches wear dumber clothes than her anyway... an old white lace dress that looks like it’s from the early 1900s or something like that... her standard outfits are still low-rise jeans with tank tops and those giant early 2000s shoes though, she just adds in a few weird looking clothes for fun sometimes

How do they carry themselves? What’s their default expression?

Honestly she looks like this emoji 😳 most of the time, Malkavian voices, weird doomsday visions and all that... She had a very cheerful attitude before her embrace and it still shows sometimes, most of the time it’s kinda weird though :(

Do they have any physical ailments or disabilities?

nope!

#jennystahl #thank u hehe... #c: helena #c: erin #miss helena..

[devil-latte]

🌹

Aw, thank you for the flower, my dear. What shall I give you...?

How about some sappy backstory for Elric? 

For context, this is from my planned Bloodlines sequel fic Le Sang Oblige. Elric is my Ventrue Fledgling, who more or less enacted the Anarch ending after being LaCroix’s faithful agent.  

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WIP Scene from VTMB Fanfic “Le Sang Oblige”  Elric’s Two Rings

Abrams leaned against one of the silver countertops and folded his arms, giving Elric an appraising look. Lacking the disdain of LaCroix and the gravitas of Strauss, Abrams was no less an imposing leader. His amber eyes made Elric feel small, and the fledgling stood uncomfortably opposite him.

“Elric,” Abrams began. “How are you?”

Elric released the breath he’d been habitually holding, amused by the warm gesture and how little he’d been expecting it. “Not great, Abrams.”

“I can only imagine so.” A pause. “The things being said about you are incredible.”

“Yeah. . .” Elric murmured. Here it began. He was tired and did not feel like volunteering up any information that Abrams did not actively pursue.

“I’ve also heard that just before all this went down, LaCroix was talking about naming you his seneschal…”

Crap. So other people knew about that. Elric sighed. “Yes. He was.”

“But you killed him.”  

A slight hesitation. “Yep.”

“Tell me something Elric,” Abrams began. “Why are you wearing one of LaCroix's rings on your right hand?"

Elric’s stomach did a flip. Of all questions he expected to weather from the Baron tonight, that was not on the list. For the briefest of seconds, Elric considered lying. Playing it off, playing dumb. But he was no day-old fledgling anymore, he knew better to lie to an Elder Toreador, especially one to whom he now owed his allegiance. He smiled ruefully. "How did you know it was one of LaCroix's?"

"Come on, Elric, I'm a jeweler by trade, and that ring is very distinct. It’s one of the gaudiest damn signet rings I’ve ever seen but the goldworking on it is fantastic and its remarkably well kept for the antique that it is. I've had my eye on it every time I had the displeasure of meeting that Camarilla whelp face to face. Now,” he paused as if figuratively testing the waters, “would you care to tell me why you are wearing his ring on your vena amoris?"

"V-vena amoris?" Elric did not speak Latin but was pretty sure he understood the implication.

"For God's sake, Elric, it looks like you were sweethearts with the despot Prince of LA"

"Jesus!" Elric plucked the ring off of his right ring finger and held it impotently in his left.

Witnessing this, Abrams’ expression evened out. "Not a lover’s token then?"

"No!"

"I see... But I take it it’s not just a ring to you.”

“I mean…” If he could avoid answering that question he would.

“Would you sell it to me?”

Elric closed his fist around the ring and glanced up at Abrams with a scandalized expression, and the look Abrams traded him for it let Elric know he’d just given something away.

Abrams sighed. "I'm really going to need you to spell out your attachment to that ring, or perhaps, just what exactly your enduring opinion of the dearly departed Prince actually is." It wasn’t delivered as a threat.

Again, Elric was tempted to lie. Say that it was a trophy. A symbol of triumph. A prize he’d maliciously snatched up from the Prince’s ashen remains. But the real answer was so much messier than that. It was really none of Abrams’ business, except that the baron was hedging on the ring being a symbol of where Elric’s loyalties continued to lay. Elric was in a precarious position as a Camarilla turncoat. Throwing in with the Anarchs meant assuring its leadership that his allegiance rested with them. Elric could not say that he trusted anyone in these recent nights, not anymore, but Abrams despite being one of the many Kindred who had played him in the great game of Kindred politics had at least treated him fairly, and he respected the baron for it. Elric also knew Abrams to be a man who could appreciate sentimentality. He might understand. Still this was a lot, and most of it Elric had yet to sift through himself.

“Give me a second.”

Abrams tilted his head slightly before recognizing that Elric was preparing to tell him a belabored truth. “Certainly.”

“I…” He trailed off, and started again. “Well, I’m not in the Camarilla anymore. Let’s start with that.”

“Alright.”

“Here, see this?” Elric removed his second ring, the one he wore on his left little finger, and held it up to Abrams. It was tarnished and silver with a deep blue oval stone embedded into its wide band. The face was engraved with the phrase “Class of 1973.” “This was my father’s class ring. Not even a college ring, this was his high school ring. Even though he went on to run his own company, he started out in the middle of nowhere in Wyoming. That’s where I grew up. One day when I was a teen, it seemed like everything panned out and he told me we were moving to California. Even so, he wore this ring until the day he died. He said it was to remind him to ‘stay humble’ and ‘remember his roots.’ I started wearing it after he died for . . . basically the same reasons. To remember where I came from, and remember the kind, humane, joyful man who raised me.

“Now, LaCroix. I’m . . . embarrassed to admit this to you, Abrams, but he ended up being like a sire to me. Not always good, but I’ve been told that very few of us have good relationships with their sires anyway. I used to look up to LaCroix. I genuinely idolized him at one point. He was my mentor, he was poised and clever and reasonable. He provided for me and I wanted to impress him. What else was I supposed to do? But then . . . something went wrong. He changed, and maybe that’s how he always was, but I saw a different side of him: everything I hate, everything I despise, everything I want to stand against. He betrayed me and I . . . wanted to kill him for it.” Feeling a nervous prickle, Elric skipped ahead. “Afterwards, I found his ring and took it. To remind myself what not to become.”  

It took a long time for Abrams to speak. “You have been dangerously honest with me this entire conversation. It’s a streak that could one day get you killed, but not by me. Thank you for telling me.”

“Maybe I’m too tired to lie,” Elric replied. “Maybe I’m manipulating you to empathize with me by telling you the truth.”

#vampire the masquerade bloodlines #vtmb #fanfic #abrams #elric #le sang oblige #nessy stories #devil-latte #my fanfics #fanfiction #asks #missn11 #wips #my wips #ask games

[eternalstrigoii]

12-15, love!

12) your weaknesses as an author Anxiety brain makes not under-writing hard sometimes. I’ve gone back to look at drafts of my I Write This For Money stuff and gone “I know I wrote that with the belief I’d know what I meant later, but I don’t know what I meant, and nobody else would either.”

13) your strengths as an author Fixation Brain makes it really nice to go right off Into The Zone and just not come out until I have a physical necessity to do so. I think I lost as much weight writing these last few weeks as I did when I had norovirus in October. I just straight up forget to eat. I haven’t brushed my hair in four days. (It makes the horns look really accurate, even if my hair is purple.)

14) do you make playlists for your current wips? It depends. I may have listened to Work Song last night and I may have immediately tried to launch off into Conall / Maleficent for no good reason whatsoever beyond I Spied A Plot Hole And You Guys Didn’t Give Me The Wish Fulfillment So I Have To Do It Myself. I have some Battle Music posted, I have some of my I Can’t Write With Background Noise Lindsey Stirling posted, and I have a contrast-heavy playlist of 2000s dance music for Good Scenes vs Sad Heavy Metal Ballads for Bad Ones for Birds of Paradise (which I SWEAR I’m gonna Actually Write, but also I’m mildly obsessed with Unfettered right now, and that wasn’t supposed to come nerf me like this while I was in the middle of Salt of the Sea). Tl;dr I have but you shouldn’t listen to them because they’re Brain Food Garbage.

15) why did you start writing? Love. No, seriously. I was about nine years old when I went from Vehemently Believing That I Was Gonna Grow Up To Be A Member of The X-Men to “I should just WRITE ABOUT MY ADVENTURES AS A MEMBER OF THE X-MEN!” But I was nine in the early 2000s so sitting down with a notebook wasn’t easy. I went to ye olde Marvel.com message boards instead and wrote Really Horrible Godawful Fanfiction that lasted Way Way Way Too Long (and there are probably people who are gonna be like >GASP OH GOD I REMEMBER! I REMEMBER YOU! because I was.....prolific to say the least). And then that evolved into Twilight fanfiction, and some minor fandoms in between, and then Monster High fanfiction (which turned out to be a GREAT jumping off point to go fuck off and write Vampire YA For Money), and now here I am, wearing Desert Fey Cosplay Horns while I down excessive amounts of caffeine. I literally went outside, found a fledgling bird, and was like “your name is Pubert Addams and you’re my kid now.” C’est la vie. I’ll make money off the fact that I have never once willingly lived in the human world someday. I love what I do, I love the worlds I run off to live in, and I love the characters I get attached to. Writing used to be my coping mechanism when life threw anything at me and I’m so glad that the right combination of factors hit at just the right time in just the right way so I could do that again. (Me: bad day, angry, making it everyone else’s problem; Borra: lobbying for war because Maleficent got shot; me: JohnMullaneyYEAH.gif)

#god I hope nobody from my X-Men days will find this #I have a lot to answer for #I never got therapy either so I can't be like 'hey we worked that out' #I'd like to be like 'oh it all stemmed from lifelong trust issues caused by my father' and that's probably TRUE but ALSO #please ignore this

[havocinthebluebox]

HAHAHAHAHAHA GET TO KNOW YOUR AUTHOR : All. Told you I was going full revenge XD. (How do you put gif in your asks, for fucks sake XD ??)

T'es sérieuse ?! (Pour la peine je ne te dirai pas comment mettre de GIF dans les asks !*)

I don’t know if everything will be relevant since I don’t have a very consistant practice (no finished work or anything). Here we go ! 

1) Is there a story you’re holding off on writing for some reason?

Yes, this story with post-apocalyptic librarians, time-travel and alternate dimensions for exemple. It's in my mind, I have a lot of characters ready and an overall frame and plots. Some parts of it are already written. But it's a little bit challenging so it's in stand-by for the moment.

2) What work of yours, if any, are you the most embarrassed about existing ?

I have little to no shame when it comes to stuff I wrote so long ago (there are stories dating back to my childhood). But some fanfics were really bad haha. 

3) what order do you write in? front of book to back? chronological? favorite scenes first? something else?

Already answered.

4) Favorite character you’ve written.

Only one of them ? I love Sidereus, my explorer of spatial ruins in the project I mentionned in the first answer ! I love his boldness and nerve. I akso love the fact that he was absolutely not born to play hero or something like that - quite the contrary, but became invested in something he felt was greater than him. 

5) Character you were most surprised to end up writing

Waldemar. He made me unsderstand that I was good at creating character types I would hate if they were real people.

6) Something you would go back and change in your writing that it’s too late/complicated to change now.

I don't have much finished works nor well advanced stories so it's easier. If I want to change something, I just change it and also change the parts of the plot that need to be changed to make everything logical. It's my story, I am the Capitain.

7) When asked, are you embarrassed or enthusiastic to tell people that you write?

Neither. I am kind of happy if they also write because it's a common point.

8) Favorite genre to write

I loooove fantasy !

9) What, if anything, do you do for inspiration?

I go for a walk, do a playlist or bake something.

10) Write in silence or with background noise? with people or alone?

As you know, I live with music as background noise and writing is no exception ! Most of the times, I write alone.

11) What aspect of your writing do you think has most improved since you started writing?

Probably consistency and dialogues.

12) Your weaknesses as an author

Dialogues are my nightmare. Like, I have no clue about how you do a conversation in daily life so obviously, it's difficult for me. I got better at it over time though !

13) Your strengths as an author.

My vivid imagination. Really, it's never quite quiet !

I’ve been told I am good at descriptions and doing really immersive scenes. 

14) Do you make playlists for your current wips?

Tasha, I even have playlists for household chores, I love making playlists ! I had my inktober propt list ready, and made my playlist accordingly the next day !

15) why did you start writing?

Already answered

16) Are there any characters who haunt you?

All of them, as long as I just think about them without doing anything concrete. When the story begins they become aquaintances, sometimes friends.

17) If you could give your fledgling author self any advice, what would it be?

"Have fun with your projects, that’s what it’s all about !”

18) Were there any works you read that affected you so much that it influenced your writing style? what were they?

Yes ! Everything I read by Pierre Boterro, Robin Hobb and Francis Berthelot, to mention just a few.

19) when it comes to more complicated narratives, how do you keep track of outlines, characters, development, timeline, ect.?

I make character sheets with things to be filled out depending on the genre of the story.

Also, I try to do a general frame document or sheet with timeline, key moments and where things are supposed to go etc.

Sometimes it’s more of a “fuck about a find out” kind of process, and I see what I need to make it work.

20) Do you write in long sit-down sessions or in little spurts?

It depends on the time that I have. And also on my very haphazardous attention span. On good days, I love doing long sit-down sessions. If my brain is being a bitch, I keep my document opened and add little snippets and fragments anytime brain-fog and interference wear off.

21) What do you think when you read over your older work?

It's messy as hell, nothing really finalized here but there are good ideas !

22) Are there any subjects that make you uncomfortable to write?

Animal suffering. I wrote the death of almost a whole family in a huge fire, but was like "but... the doggos !!! 😢😢😢😿" and found a way to make them escape and survive. Like, nope, that's where I draw the line ! XD

23) Any obscure life experiences that you feel have helped your writing?

Depression, in a fucked up way. On a lighter note, living in Guiana gave me ideas and inspiration for a lifetime.

24) Have you ever become an expert on something you previously knew nothing about, in order to better a scene or a story ?

A story with airplanes and air combat was the icing on the top of the cake of my nerd-iness, but that does not count.

25) Copy/paste a few sentences or a short paragraph that you’re particularly proud of.

A first draft I wrote a long time ago :

Styx se faufila dans une venelle étroite dont le sol était jonché de détritus. Malgré son agilité hors du commun, elle dérapait sans cesse sur les pavés rendus glissants par une substance qu’elle préférait ne pas identifier. Sa tenue de camouflage sombre se confondait avec les ténèbres ambiantes. Enveloppée dans une épaisse cape faite du même matériau dont le capuchon dissimulait ses traits, ombre parmi les ombres, Styx se coulait sans un bruit dans le labyrinthe de la ville basse. Le bruit de plusieurs paires de bottes foulant le sol souillé lui rappela qu’une fois de plus, sa vie ne tenait qu’à un fil. Ignorant l’odeur nauséabonde qui régnait dans ce cloaque, elle se plaqua sans hésiter contre le mur le plus proche de l’intersection et resta ainsi dissimulée derrière un monceau de gravats jusqu’à ce que la patrouille de Prétoriens soit passée. Ses mains étaient crispées sur un sac de toile qu’elle tenait serré contre sa poitrine. Elle devait absolument le rapporter en lieu sûr.

*J'sais pas si c'est possible sur ordi. L'option est en tout cas proposée quand on envoie un ask depuis un téléphone !

#ask #ask game #writing #ask the author

[shadowsfandomhellhole]

this was a wip for ages. came about from me and a friend were talking about how Buffy had done what Angelus never could. and that was Break Spike. i can’t remember what led to this i think i was ranting a bit on why i don’t love Buffy and then i screeched about this and we talked and then it got me thinking about what Angel would have done if he knew what Buffy had done.

Then this was born. so. Enjoy.

Title: Broken Pairings/Characters: Angel/Spike (Can be seen romantic, platonic, or just familial.) Angel, Spike, Cordy, Wes and Gunn. Summary: Spike flees to LA after Buffy beats him. He finds himself in Angel’s hotel, and Angel takes him in. Tags: one shot, what if Ao3

Spike stumbled out of his car flinching in pain. He gripped his injured side looking up at the hotel he’d stopped in front of. He swallowed standing there swaying as he rethought his decision. He knew he shouldn’t have come, but he couldn’t stay in Sunnyhell anymore. It wasn’t like the others wanted him there anyway. After Buffy beat him up, he left the town and kept driving. It wasn’t until he drove into LA he realized he’d been following the instinct to seek out family. Now he stood in front of the Hyperion Hotel. He looked down, and sighed before stumbling up the steps and pushing through the doors. He barely reacted to the startled cries and scrambling as Wesley, Gunn and Cordelia grabbed stakes and glared at him. He sighed and stepped forward looking up and meeting Angel’s eyes.

The elder vampire was eyeing him but he was the only one not ready to kill Spike. Angel simply watched him a frown forming on his lips as he eyes took in Spike’s shaking injured body. The dark vampire stepped out from behind his desk. He walked passed his team holding up his hand for them to stand down.

“Angel, he’s evil!” Cordelia cried.

“He’s also injured.” Angel stated not looking at her as he watched Spike. Spike averted his eyes, not bothering to fight. He was swaying more now as he looked down. “What happened?” Angel asked.

“… Was stupid…” Spike replied. “… tired… everything hurts...” he added quietly. Angel stared at him.

“...Spike look at me.” there was an edge to his voice, making Spike flinch before meeting his eyes. Angel froze and was at his side with in a second putting his hands on his shoulders. Angel stared in Spike’s eyes in disbelief. Spike’s bright eyes were dull. He felt anger flare up, feeling an old protective streak rise up. He hadn’t felt it in years, not since he was cursed. It took him by surprise at how fierce it was. “...Who did this to you?” he asked. Spike was silent before looking down.

“...it was my fault…” he said.

“Spike. Answer me, Childe. Who did this?” Angel demanded. Spike flinched, and hunched his shoulder’s slightly. Angel was shocked at himself for the use of the word he hadn’t hadn’t called Spike in well over a century.

“Slayer.” he replied. “… She didn’t come back right… she was dark… I… I wanted to help…” he trailed off. “...She accused me… of taking advantage… and I guess I kinda did… but… I… I loved her I just wanted to help and she-” he stopped again trembling. “she knew I loved her and she just… she told me I was “Beneath her”…” he choked out.

Angel pulled Spike against him and hushed him. He bit down a growl. Buffy. Buffy had done this? She broke his childe… beat him… she knew of Spike’s feelings and she abused him? He felt his rage boil up. Angel never thought he’d ever feel hatred towards Buffy. He himself had loved her. A part of him still did. Always would. But this, seeing Spike, strong, pain in the ass, tough Spike, beaten and bruised and broken. It had his demon growling and clawing at its cage. Angel couldn’t forgive Buffy for this. Spike shut his eyes going limp against the elder vampire. Angel held him rubbing his back before pulling away.

“Come on, William, lets get you some blood. You look like you haven’t fed in days.” he said turning and guiding the younger vampire towards the kitchen. He looked at his team giving them a look that he’d explain everything later as he walked passed them.

“Angel...” Wesley started, the former watcher had a frown on his face staring at Angel with a look of concern.

“Later.” Angel said. Wesley sighed and nodded. The others watched quietly as the two disappeared into the kitchen, before sharing a shook. Angel nudged Spike over to the table where the blonde slowly walked over and sat down.

“… its been a week or so.” Spike said quiet. “...since I last fed… Chip doesn’t allow me to hunt. I don’t want animal blood...” he added making a face as Angel pulled out a blood bag.

“I don’t have any human at the moment so animal is all I have.” Angel replied.

“...Don’t make me drink it. Its disgusting.” he added. Angel sighed. He’d been informed about the chip when it happened. He wasn’t exactly pleased that Buffy and the others hadn’t done much about it. Angel would look for a way to get that thing out while Spike stayed. He wasn’t letting Spike run around defenseless against humans.

“You’re drinking it. No arguing.” he told Spike. The younger made a noise and when Angel glanced at him saw that Spike was pouting as he stared at the ground. “that face isn’t going to work with me Childe. It never did.” he said. Spike scowled at that before sighing and rubbing at his battered face. The microwave went off and Angel pulled the mug out he lifted his wrist biting into it and letting some of his blood mix in with the animal blood. He licked at his wrist healing the bite before taking the mug over to Spike. The blonde looked at it and slowly took it. Spike eyed the mug but lifted it up to his mouth. He paused, catching a scent mixing with the pig’s blood and looked up at the older vampire who motioned for him to drink. Spike shifted and took a drink grimacing at the taste but downing the rest of it.

“… Thanks, mate.” Spike said quietly. Angel hummed in response as he leaned back against the counter.

“… you can have one of the spare rooms on the second floor.” he stated.

“You’re… you’re going to let me stay?” Spike asked eyeing him.

“You’re in no condition to go anywhere. And sunrise is in less in an hour.” Angel replied, he glanced over as Cordelia stepped in with a med kit and set it on the table eyeing Spike before nodding to Angel and quickly leaving. Angel walked over and opened it pulling out a few things before turning and forcing Spike to lift his face as he tended to the wounds there. Spike hissed trying to jerk away but stopped at the stern look Angel gave him. The young vampire sighed and slumped his shoulders letting Angel tend to his injuries. The two stayed quiet as Angel patched Spike up. Once the elder was done he packed the kit back up and shut it.

“… I’m not a fledgling.” Spike said quietly.

“Of course you’re not.” Angel replied picking up the empty mug and filling it up with more blood to heat up.

“I’m a Master. I proved that.” the blonde continued.

“You did.” the dark vampire agreed.

“I can take care of myself. Protect myself.”

“mhm.”

“I don’t need...” Spike trailed off. Angel stepped over with the hot blood and handed him the cup. Spike stared at it.

“… your sire.” Angel finished for him. “But I’m here for when you do.” he told Spike making the other look up at him.

“… I needed you a hundred years ago. I needed you when Dru and I were attacked in Prague by the mob. She needed you too.” Spike said. “… I needed you in Sunnydale when I was trapped in that bloody wheelchair.” he added. Angel winced and sighed.

“… I should have never left. But when I got cursed, I wasn’t thinking straight. I couldn’t face you and Dru after what I had done to you both. So I ran. In Sunnydale that was Angelus. Driven mad from years of being suppressed by the soul.” he said. “… All I can say to you is that I am sorry for abandoning you. For putting you through all that. But that isn’t going to change what I did. What Angelus did.”

“… Do you hate me?” Spike asked. Angel looked at him.

“Truthfully? No. I could never hate you, Spike. As annoying and as much of a pain in the ass that you are, you’re still my blood, my Childe.” Angel said. “If I had hated you I’d have staked you as soon as you even arrived at Sunnydale.” he said.

They fell silent again and Angel nudged the cup still in Spike’s hand. Spike shifted and lifted it up drinking down the blood. Angel took the empty cup as Spike held it out.

“Want more or are you good?” Angel asked.

“I’m good.” Spike replied. “… I’m tired. Can I head to bed now?” he asked looking up at the older.

“You don’t need my permission to go to bed, Spike.” Angel said. Spike stood and shuffled from the kitchen. Angel followed him out and watched him head up the stairs. Once the blonde was out of sight he ran a hand through his hair and turned to his team who were staring at him waiting.

“So, why are we housing a deadly evil vampire?” Cordelia asked.

“He’s not deadly. To humans at least. He’s chipped. He can’t harm any of you.” Angel explained.

“But he’s still evil.” Gunn said, “Chipped or not. Why is he here? And why did you allow him to stay?”  the hunter asked.

“Gunn is right, Angel. Spike is dangerous. Not to us but he is still dangerous to you.” Wesley said. “We can’t trust him.”

“He came to me for safety. I’m not just going to throw him out.” Angel replied. “He’s my childe. He’s staying until he’s healed and ready to leave.” he added, eyeing his team down. Cordelia stared at him and sighed giving a nod.

“… Alright.” she said. Wesley looked at her before looking at Angel and giving his own nod. Gun frowned but nodded as well. Angel nodded himself.

“Good. Now if you’ll excuse me. I have a call to make.” he said heading for his office.

His team watched him go before sighing.

~~~

Spike stayed at the Hyperion for a good few weeks recovering. He stayed out of the way mostly, watching them work and listening to them talking about what ever case they had. He wasn’t as battered, his wounds fully healing, but Angel could still see how broken Spike was. He didn’t point it out. He didn’t comment on it. He never protested when Spike would walked over and just stand close to him when he was discussing things with his team.

True to his word he was there when Spike needed to just be close to him or just someone. He wasn’t really shocked when Spike just up and left after the last week was over. He felt a twinge of sadness seeing the younger vampire leave but he let him go. But Spike wasn’t broken any more, and Angel was glad for that.

When Spike turned up about a month or so later battered and shaking and mumbling about ‘the Spark’, Angel simply gave him some blood tended his wounds and listened to the blonde’s half crazed rambling that reminded Angel to much like himself when he was cursed with his soul. Once again Angel started slowly piecing Spike back together. Something told Angel that this wouldn’t be the last time Spike sought him out.

The dark vampire looked down at Spike who was curled up against him now dead asleep, and sighed softly. He reached up and ran a hand through his childe’s messy hair before planting a kiss to the top of his head.

He didn’t mind helping Spike. If it kept Spike from staying broken, Angel would gladly be here for when the blond needed him.

#Shadow Writes #btvs #ats #fic #what if #one shot #Angel/Spike

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I was tagged by @yebby Rules: list ten of your favorite female characters from different fandoms! 1. palm siberia - hunter x hunter she has a spooky aesthetic, which you know I’m always a fan of. And her character arc, despite remaining fairly one note for most of the story, eventually utilizes that one note for a heartbreaking and unexpectedly satisfying payoff. That development lends yet another layer of depth to what I consider the greatest story ever told. I often end up with goosebumps just thinking about what the end of the chimera ant arc means to me, and honestly the panel of Palm crying as she bears sole witness to *that* tragedy, always comes to mind as one of the best examples of what makes Hunter x Hunter so beautiful and personally impactful. 2. kagura - gintama she is literally a strong female character. But she’s much more than just a girl with super strength. The nature of the that show she’s from, Gintama, allows for all of its characters to be shown both in wacky scenarios, and in doing mundane day to day work. That variety and lack of consistent character behaviors makes the characters feel more human, since they don’t just have clear roles in a structured narrative. It also allows for many sympathetic moments; for instance, a whole half of one episode is devoted to Kagura not being able to fall asleep, and searching for some way to do so. Kagura feels like a friend, and I can always count on her to brighten my day. 3. faye valentine - cowboy bebop much like Gintama, Cowboy Bebop doesn’t have a very structured narrative, and devotes a lot of time to exploring what we do day to day, as humans. How we change the spaces we occupy just by being there. Faye and Konatsu are the most adult characters on this list, and the ones that I find the most relatable, being an adult myself. All the bebop characters have complicated pasts, but, despite catching glimpses of their stories, we mostly get to know them in the present. Getting to know them is like getting to know any other adult we encounter. Faye specifically grew up in a very different environment from the spaceship that she ends up on, and seeing her briefly obsess over remembering and reconciling with her youth is what made her one of my favorite characters of all time. There’s this sense, as an adult, that you should understand yourself, but the older you get, or the more the experiences that made you the human you are today become distant and dreamlike, the more you realize that understanding and reconciling with them is impossible. Maybe your childhood self would be disappointed by who you are today, but what does that matter when your childhood self no longer exists? Perhaps, much like with Faye, they seem like a different person entirely. 4. konatsu - shouwa genroku rakugo shinjuu Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a show about growth and the appreciation of art. The show explores only the most dramatic events in its characters’ lives, but details how those events impact the characters’ progressions from children and fledgling artists into adults and masters of their crafts. Konatsu is one of four characters that we get to see as a child, an adult, and as an elder, and by the time the show is over, we get a real sense of who she is and what she’s overcome. The unbridled hope and love that she feels towards the world, and rakugo, as a child shares the same fate as any adult’s, but it is in adulthood that we see her greatest triumphs. And as an old woman, knowing that she’s lived long enough to see the world become a much different, and much better place for her children is one of the greatest payoffs that any show has ever delivered. It is why we band together as a species, in wishing that someday, humans will be able to always carry as much joy as Konatsu. And Konatsu, knowing that she’s been a great part of that difference, helped lead the world into a more loving future, is what I hope to experience when I get to her age. 5. tsuyu asui - boku no hero academia 6. ryuko matoi - kill la kill 7. serval - kemono friends

8. callie - splatoon hot... hypno fetish ... evil lil binch .... nAUGHTY PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA EATING BITCH 9. lucina - fire emblem 10. fran madaraki - franken fran

#anime #waifus? i guess?

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Character Sheet Tag

I've been tagged by @writernopal & @liv-is for this one! You can find their posts here and here ! Thank you both 💜

I'm answering with my three main characters from my wip La Fledgling - Jo, Lou and Ana - and I had a looot of fun. I hope the scribbles are readable ^^

Edit : updated with the drawings for JO and Lou, done by the wonderful @illjustpretend ! Thank you again for your hard work !!! 🥰

Gently tagging @lena-rambles, @emelkae, @ryns-ramblings & @the-stray-storyteller if you want to play and haven't done it yet ^^ Have fun 💜

You can find the blank template here!

#wip: la fledgling #tag games #ocappreciation

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WIP Introduction: La Fledgling

Titre : La Fledgling

Genre : urban fantasy ; romance ; action

Status : first draft

Target wordcount : ~80k (probably more but I'm in denial, leave me alone)

Actual wordcount : 57k

(I had to scrape 20k of what I wrote for the NaNo bc it was written in the wrong POV. Kill. Me.)

TW : blood, violence, alcohol & substance abuse

Synopsis :

Jo Hautain is in love with a vampire. It has been her reality since her girlfriend has been turned, seven years ago, and yet, she still manages to be surprise but the utter bullshit that came with this life-changing transformation. What do you mean Lou has to bond with an established Coven to rule her bloodlust ? What do you mean Jo is not enough ? Still, she is not one to go gently into the night. If the Rodins think they are worthy of Lou, they will have to prove it. When the vampiric masquerade ball Lou has been invited to (and which Jo crashed) takes a turn for the worse, she must come up with a new plan to ensure her girlfriend's survival while trying to preserve her own heart. Unfortunately, Lou isn't the only one having issues of the supernatural variety. Iris suffers from a rare fae disease currently trying to kill her, Charlie still can't accept being a wolf three nights a month and is sinking even deeper into despair as time goes by, Alex longs to return to the sea, despite knowing it would be her undoing. And Ana is hunted and hounded by the Virulentes, the less-than-human leaders of the witch's community, who resent her "abusive use of magic". Add to the mix two customers too charming for their own good, a mysterious Coven settling back into their town and a ghost from the past lurking in the shadows, and Jo is ready to throw the towel. No, really, it's not easy being to be the only sensible one around, but someone has to do it. Jo just wishes it would be someone else, for once.

Settings : a big city filled with supernatural creatures ; a gloomy manor ; a cozy apartment crumbling under the secrets of its habitants ; a café/bar théâtre de tous les drames

Characters:

Johanne “Jo” Hautain || [27] || lesbian || human || perpetually exhausted ; Done™ ; doesn't have a moral code

Louise “Lou” Venti || [27] || bisexual || vampire fledgling || losing herself to bloodlust ; passive ; doesn't know anything

Anaëlle “Ana” Charles || [27] || lesbian || witch || breaks magical laws for breakfast ; hunted by the Virulentes ; would also like a nap

Iris Adam || [26 human years - 15th reincarnation] || bisexual || fae || dying ; technically royalty ; runaway

Charlotte “Charlie” Thomas || [26] || lesbian || werewolf || allergic to dogs ; fashion enthusiast ; comfort or death

Alexandra “Alex” Martinez || [26] || lesbian || mermaid || escaped death by fleeing on land ; there are many benefits to being a marine biologist (as long as you don't go at sea) ; sarcasm lover

(and many more!)

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Tag list: @lena-rambles, @the-stray-storyteller, @sarahlizziewrites

ask to be added or remove to the taglist 💜

#écriture #wip: la fledgling #don't look at the synopsis too long... it kicked my ass and won 💀 #also fuck english has a whole if i think about it too long it stops making sense #wip introduction #wip intro #writerblr

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Make Me Write

Thanks for the tag @elbritch-kit! I hope your writing went well ♥

Rules: Make a 24hr poll listing the titles of every WIP you want to work on. (It’s fine if you only have one, still make a poll for the vote count)

I have so many WIPs in my folder, I decided to use a wheel to chose three for me... i'm kidding but it will end up this way one day. Anyway, you can find the contenders under the cut if you want to know more about them (or you can vote based on vibes only) :

I'm not tagging anyone but consider this an open tag (and don't hesitate to tag me if you do make a poll 🥰)

LIGHTS UP

When her ex-bestfriends knock on her door and ask for their old band to get back together, Nat slams the door in their face. Somehow, this is not the end of the story.

-> I'm technically almost done with the first draft, I just need the last chapter... Yes it's been on the back burner for three years, your point? 😭

WITCH'S TIME:

Lorelei Douxruisseau had always had the unfortunate tendency to get into trouble on her own. It didn't matter if it was about pissing off a Goddess, starting a war or terrorizing a village or two, all these dubious decisions were always motivated by the same thing: boredom. And it was this same boredom, Lorelei's secular enemy, that encouraged her to push open another Witch's door unannounced. And to meddle in their messy ritual. But really, it's not her fault. After all, who'd have guessed that behind their brilliant idea and idiotic ritual was the last of the Maledictus, eh? Not Lorelei, that's who. After an ill-prepared ritual and a poorly negotiated contract, when the Mighty Ones find themselves projected into Lorelei Douxruisseau's past, the whole fabric of the universe shakes and the veils of time are torn apart. Faced with an amnesiac Lorelei devoid of magic, they'll have to be patient if they ever want to return home. And they'll have to pray that she doesn't slit their throats when she regains her memories.

-> I'm on the third book for this series and it has been kicking my ass big time. I had to cut it in half and put one half in the fourth book, and I was so pissed I haven't picked it up since.

THE FLEDGLING

Jo Hautain is in love with a vampire. It has been her reality since her girlfriend has been turned, seven years ago, and yet, she still manages to be surprise but the utter bullshit that came with this life-changing transformation. What do you mean Lou has to bond with an established Coven to rule her bloodlust ? What do you mean Jo is not enough ? Still, she is not one to go gently into the night. If the Rodins think they are worthy of Lou, they will have to prove it. When the vampiric masquerade ball Lou has been invited to (and which Jo crashed) takes a turn for the worse, she must come up with a new plan to ensure her girlfriend's survival while trying to preserve her own heart. Unfortunately, Lou isn't the only one having issues of the supernatural variety. Iris suffers from a rare fae disease currently trying to kill her, Charlie still can't accept being a wolf three nights a month and is sinking even deeper into despair as time goes by, Alex longs to return to the sea, despite knowing it would be her undoing. And Ana is hunted and hounded by the Virulentes, the less-than-human leaders of the witch's community, who resent her "abusive use of magic". Add to the mix two customers too charming for their own good, a mysterious Coven settling back into their town and a ghost from the past lurking in the shadows, and Jo is ready to throw the towel. No, really, it's not easy being to be the only sensible one around, but someone has to do it. Jo just wishes it would be someone else, for once.

-> This is my July Camp NaNo project and I'm 16k in out of 20k so I'm doing pretty well. Is it good? Meh, maybe not, but at least it's moving forward unless the other two XD

#wip: la fledgling #wip: witch's time #tag games #polls #kill. me.

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Last Line

I was tagged by the lovely @liv-is, @writinglittlebeasts, @sarahlizziewrites, @rms-writes, @amewinterswriting and @the-stray-storyteller and since I'm reeeeaaally late in answering the tag games, I'll put you all in the same post sorry 😭😭😭

LA FLEDGLING

They tolerated my presence in Lou's life, but I knew that, in their eyes, I was nothing more than a walking snack, barely more civilized than a rare steak.

And since I'm trying to convince myself to finish the third book for WITCH'S TIME, here's the last thing I've written for it

"If I die, I hope you'll at least be kind enough to ask Amenti, Morrigane or Nephtys to resurrect me. If I die because of them, I'm really going to be pissed off." Then, without further words, I made my way into the opening of the Cave, my magic blocking the exit after me.

Thank you again for tagging me! 💜💜💜

I'll leave this as an open tag, so anyone who wants to do it, don't hesitate to jump in and to tag me so I can read your answers ^^

#wip: la fledgling #tag games #wip: witch's time

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Heads Up Seven Up {2}

Thank you so much @chayscribbles for tagging me (you can find her post here) ! 💜

Her's an extract from La Fledgling where Eris (a "human" friend-slash-future-lover of Jo) is asking her why she hasn't proposed to Lou yet, since she already has the ring.

"I think you're wrong. I think she'll still be mourning your death centuries from now." "Then how could I chain her to me even more by asking her to marry me, when I have an expiration date?" "An expiration date… don't talk like that!" She grabbed my hand and squeezed hard enough that I could feel my bones grinding against each other. Like Sia, she was a regular gym-goer and unaware of her own strength. But then again, Lou still tore her clothes and bent our metal forks when she wasn't paying attention, so a slightly stronger-than-average human didn't scare me. "Eris, darling, it's the truth. You, me and Sia, we all have an allotted time. Lou on the other hand… barring an accident or a targeted attack, she'll live forever. What I want, more than anything in the world, is for her to find a Coven who will be able to love her as I do and who can help her overcome my loss." Because I may have been talking about it flippantly, but I knew perfectly well what my death was going to do to her. The same thing hers would have - and had almost - done to me. And Ana, for all her powers, wouldn't live forever neither. After that, Lou would be alone, and she'd have to carry the weight of our memory everywhere with her.

Now I'm tagging (gently, as always) @lena-rambles, @flowerprose, @writernopal, @liv-is, @junypr-camus, @thewardenofwinter & @the-stray-storyteller 💜

#wip: la fledgling #tag games