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What a fucking mood. 😮‍💨

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Happy secret admirer @darlinglum!!!

I heard you never received your gift, so I stepped back into fandom to create this for you. When looking at your request, a particular piece jumped out at me and struck a chord, and the story fell into place from there.

I really hope you enjoy it!! Thank you for letting me pick this up for you. I'm sorry your experience earlier this year wasn't great and I hope this will make some of it up. 💜

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Inu-Mothership Spotlight Saturday Update: July 27, 2024: KogKag!

Hi everyone! We here at @inu-mothership are back with a new round of fic recs! Our server has just celebrated its third anniversary this week, and to honor that, we'll be revisiting some of the ships that we featured very early on in our Spotlight Saturday days. This week, we're going back to our very first fic rec list, which was KogKag!

This week, we're back with 15 new fics, all published after our last KogKag list, which was a summary of the 2022 KogKag Secret Admirer event! Stories are listed below the cut in alphabetical order, according to title, with rating and status (ongoing or complete) also noted. We hope you find some new KogKag gems in this list!

The Beauty of Storms (G; complete) by abovetheruins (Ao3)

Outside, thunder rumbled. A flash of lightning illuminated the sky, throwing the tree trunks beyond the cave into sharp relief. Kagome’s breath caught at the brilliant display, though she was distracted from the storm by the faintest whisper of footsteps beyond the cave. Within her next heartbeat, the wall of water bearing down upon the entrance parted as a shadowed figure pushed their way through.

Caught in the middle of a rainstorm, the Inu gang take refuge with the wolf clan. Kouga and Kagome share a moment.

Chasing Fate (M; complete) by @fawn-eyed-girl

Yōkai exterminators Kagome and Miroku are called to investigate the mysterious possessions and murders that have been happening on the late night Musashi train line. When confronted with the culprit, Kagome is surprised to see not one, but two faces from her past…

The one who broke her heart. And the one whose heart she broke.

Can she put the past aside to solve this case? And perhaps also reunite with the ookami who still owns her heart, even after she let him go?

Cultural Variances (T; complete) by @arisukingdom

Kouga has been courting Kagome for years now, but she is clueless. One day, he had the perfect excuse to complete all the courting traditions he knows of but they aren't enough. What does she need?

Duty Bound (E; ongoing) by Nora_Wall (Ao3)

It's been several years since the defeat of Naraku and supposed destruction of the Sacred Jewel. Stuck in the past, Kagome has been trying to adjust to the tedious life of a village miko while harboring a dangerous secret. With the emergence of a deadly illness sweeping through Edo, Kagome is tasked with helping Kouga save his pack. The only problem is that Kouga is determined to use this opportunity to not only save his tribe, but to convince Kagome to be his. Drawn to the powerful wolf demon, Kagome must learn to walk the fine line between following her heart and staying duty bound to protect those she loves.

Happenstance (T; complete) by @megara09

A chance encounter in a dark park with a stranger who saves her.

When Kagome injures herself, Kouga takes her home. After learning that her injury will prevent her from helping at her family’s shrine, he volunteers to help out.

Add in a creepy stalker and a big secret for some extra flavor!

Howling Heart (E; ongoing) by @mynightshining

Unexpectedly stuck in a storm together after time apart forces Kagome and Koga to address the elephant in the room.

Hungry Like a Wolf (T; complete) by @mynightshining

Koga lived centuries as the Pack's bachelor alpha. It's fine, really. It doesn't bother him anymore. He embraced the lifestyle. Little does he know the Tanabata festival has a surprise in store.

Joys of Music (G; complete) by @classysassy9791

Kouga hated waking up early, until he didn't.

Little Red (NR; complete) by Langus (Ao3)

The autumn air was crisp and the full moon high in the night sky. Its light bathed the forest floor in a cool cerulean glow that cast long shadows into the underbrush. She pulled in a cleansing breath and let it out in a rush.

"Chase me," she breathed and immediately began to run.

An Olympic Rendezvous (E; complete) by NeutrInu (Ao3)/ @neutronstarchild

There is a reason that the Olympic Village supplies so many condoms. Athletes need to find ways to relax and celebrate, right? When Kagome meets an absolutely gorgeous wolf demon from the French team, she decides it’s time to ‘relieve some of that post-competition tension.’ And with this much chemistry, who needs a common language?

Open Invitation (G; complete) by monophobian (Ao3)/ @nikkxb

Kouga didn't know what she was studying or why she was studying or why she was so stressed about it, but he did know he could help. Somehow.

He didn't realize how quickly he adapted to Kagome at his den.

Skip (G; complete) by @commandercrouton

Kouga surprised his wife with a romantic dinner for a special anniversary. Except Kagome doesn’t know.

Slipping Traces (M; ongoing) by @pointyobjects

Kagome arrives back home with an education and a new title in her small town: the governor's daughter. It's her job to make every citizen of Serenity Creek feel entirely at home, including the handsome, aloof new Horsehand.

Summer-time Blues (G; complete) by GoblinOnAHouse (Ao3)/ @brain-rot-hour

Kagome has a lot of thoughts about life with Kouga and the Pack.

And summer.

Zephyr (T; complete) by AshMish111 (Ao3)/ @mrfeenysmustache

For Kagome Higurashi, the winds of change blew fast and hard, leaving her tossed about and her world upside down.

They were best avoided.

But sometimes change comes on the gentle currents of a warm breeze, and before you know it you’ve gone too far down stream to turn back.

She should have known;

She’d always associated Koga with wind.

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A huge belief in Republican patriotism is that voting is a RIGHT and it is OUR DUTY as American CITIZENS to always VOTE. It's not a coincidence that young Republicans are told from every red corner to vote, but young Democrats are fed the lie that your vote wouldn't count.

If it didn't count, the far right wouldn't be working so hard to make voting hard for you.

“no one for president” you sound like such a fucking cringe edgelord and unless u plan on staging a massive revolution in a country of 300 million spanning 3.8 million square miles and overthrowing the government before November I would suggest voting for the candidate who DOESNT cater to white supremacy subcultures, getting involved in local community services & initiatives, donating to causes, or campaigning/protesting instead of this performative mock activism

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Re: The 2024 KogKag Secret Admirer Event

Hi.

We have recently been made aware of issues regarding the most recent KogKag Secret Admirer Event. If you participated in this event and did not receive a gift, PLEASE reach out to @commandercrouton or @nikkxb

I cannot express how sorry I am that it's July and this post is only now being made. Marissa and I are going to make this as right as we can.

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Moonlight

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What horrors have you seen, OP??

Name ten female characters you like, you get zapped if it's jsut a male character you call a babygirl or other feminine nicknames because I can't see people calling Lestat coquette again

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We're online on the same time! Just in time for me to say that I still think fondly of you and your writing. :) Sending hugs!

💜💜💜

I hope you're doing well!!!

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Nikki!! Are you still here? Have you seen love between fairy and devil? It has eaten my life and I need to know if it hits you the way it hits me!!!

How did I miss this??

I have not seen it! But it looks REALLY good and I'll be checking it out nowwwwwww.

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Oh my GOOOOODDDDDD THIS IS AMAZING!!

LIKE EVERYTHING IS PERFECT????? Oh good lord, I love it SO. FREAKING. MUCH.

THANK YOU!! 😭😭

"Have you heard the tale of the Unseen Island, Miss Higurashi? It's said that you need a special key to gain entry. Any pirate worth his salt has tried to see what lies beyond the stone walls - and every one that's survived the harsh waters met with a worse fate."

"What say you?" Kagome frowned, crossing her arms over her chest defiantly. "Are you not strong enough, or are you lying?"

The pirate leaned back in his chair with a cocky smirk. "Not lying, Miss. I was once a young scallywag like those men out there. I served under another captain. I've been through hell to get there."

"Then how are you still here?"

"I was one of the few ordered to stay behind on the ship," Koga whispered, his eyes unfocused, recalling the memory. "I watched as the darkness consumed my captain and most of the crew. But...they did not have this little gem," he added, holding up the lilac-colored pearl.

A pirate AU Koga for @nikkxb's birthday. Happy birthday! 💚

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Chapter 14 was soooo good 🥹 I was finally able to make an account n t on there so i subscribed to you yesterday 🥰 and reread FWFB in the meantime. Outside of yours, it’s so hard find many good quality KogKag fics 😭💔

Thank you! The final chapters are among some of my favorite writing that I've done, and I hope you enjoy them! Thank you for subscribing, and I would love to turn you on to some of my favorite Kag/Kog fics by some authors who have inspired me!

All That Glitters by @nikkxb

Listen. LISTEN. I can't get enough of this story. It is so good. I read this probably once a month, because its SO STINKING GOOD. There's mutual pining, mistaken identities, Kagome and Inuyasha being BESTIES, a masked party, fancy dresses, MUTUAL PINING. Such a treasure. Such a treat.

Sweet Medicine by MissMadScientist

This story is so good, and it's not done yet, so stick around. Fated Mates, Kagome as a Veterinarian, Pack Lore, so many good things. And the smut is top tier. I love it.

visible light spectrum by beckawrites

Okay. OKAY. There's no reason for this story to be this good. There is no reason. It's a one shot, but literally, so refreshing. The writer's voice is just...just go read it. I feel like a cloud whenever I read their words. So beautiful. Can't say enough good things.

I have more recs! Hope you like these!!

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The moment I see my fanfic being sold is the moment you would never hear from me again. I would delete everything I ever posted without warning and I would report the seller everywhere.

This shit is going to kill fanfiction in a way Anne Rice never succeeded in doing and every person who supported this shit is to blame.

What the fuck is wrong with y’all selling bound fanfics on Etsy.

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Y’all better download my fics now. I doubt they’ll be anything left after this week.

What the fuck is wrong with y’all selling bound fanfics on Etsy.

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Do you really hate us authors that much? That you’ll put our lives at legal risk just so you can make a few bucks? You’ll take advantage of our work and passion to make yourself money??

What the fuck is wrong with y’all selling bound fanfics on Etsy.

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What the fuck is wrong with y’all selling bound fanfics on Etsy.

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Term 1 2024 Winners!!

As always, us mods here at FeudalConnection want to give a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the First Term 2024 Inuyasha Fandom Awards! Your participation and support for this fandom is simply incredible!

As a reminder, the winners have evolved into First, Second, and Third place awards. We are allowing ties for first place winners, rather than go into a run off period.

- For categories with up to four nominations, a First place banner will be awarded to the winner.

- For categories which received five to six nominations, First and Second place banners will be awarded to the winners.

- For categories which received up to seven to ten nominations, First, Second, and Third place banners will be awarded to the winners.

We also want to give a shoutout to the beautiful and wonderful @elevenharbor for gifting us her time and talent with creating banners for the fandom. They are absolutely breathtaking!

And now, without further delay, here we are!

Winners for Term 1 2024 Inuyasha Fandom Awards, hosted by FeudalConnection!

Best Action/Adventure Fiction

First Place: "Million Dollar Man" by @inussunflower

Best AU/AR Fiction

First Place: "The Art of Falling in Tandem" by @shikonstar / ShikonStar (BitterNovember) (AO3)

Best Canon Universe Fiction

First Place: "Coming Home" by @ruddcatha Second Place: "A Mother's Love" by @heynikkiyousofine

Best Angst Fiction

First Place (tie): "Pictures of Happiness" by @memilylove and "Harvest" by @sereia1313

Best Dark Fiction

First Place: "Supersum" by @elkonigin Second Place (tie): "Erythema Kiss" by @timetravellingpaperbag and "The Legend of Illethai Mobre: The Barrier Between This World and the Next" by @nikkxb

Best Drama Fiction

First Place: "The Highest Bidder" by @clearwillow / BrigidTheFae (AO3)

Best Humor/Parody Fiction

First Place: "Go Away Dad!" by @neutronstarchild / NeutrInu (NeutronStarChild) (AO3) Second Place: "Intensive Care" by @elkonigin

Best NSFW Fiction

First Place: "Coming Home" by @ruddcatha Second Place: "Just for a Little While" by @fawn-eyed-girl

Best Oneshot Fiction

First Place: "The Prom Conundrum" by @inuyashamybeloved / InuScarlett (AO3) Second Place: "Under the Moon" by @cat-zchen / Catzchen (AO3) Third Place (tie): "Long Awaited Twitterpated" by @mrfeenysmustache / AshMish111 (AO3) and "Champagne Problems" by @skyelara & @violetasteria

Best Character Portrayal Fiction

First Place: "Born for Each Other" (Inuyasha) by @serial-doubters-club / Hakomorebi (AO3)

Best InuKag Romance Fiction

First Place: "Punch Drunk Love" by @neutronstarchild / NeutrInu (NeutronStarChild) (AO3)

Best SessKag Romance Fiction

First Place (tie): "Red" by @sagemcmae and "You and Me Equals Three" by Chiaztolite (AO3)

Best Romance Fiction

First Place: "Interlude" by @mrfeenysmustache / AshMish111 (AO3)

Best Fluff Fiction

First Place: "(Im)Moral Support" by @shikonstar / ShikonStar (BitterNovember) (AO3) Second Place: "Long Awaited Twitterpated" by @mrfeenysmustache / AshMish111 (AO3)

Best Serial Fiction

First Place: "Many 'Lovely' Moments" by @moongoddesslee

Best Ficlet

First Place: "Love Language" by @ruddcatha Second Place: "How We Met" by @heynikkiyousofine

Best Plot Twist Fiction

First Place (tie): "Reflections on the Jewel" by @fawn-eyed-girl and "Lover" by @lavendertwilight89

Best Completed Fiction

First Place: "Punch Drunk Love" by @neutronstarchild / NeutrInu (NeutronStarChild) (AO3)

Best Action/Adventure Fanart

First Place: "Fighting some demons at night" by @marycrispies

Best AU/AR Fanart

First Place: "Sense and Sensibility" by @kalcia Second Place (tie): "Sailor Moon Crossover" by @valgreys and "Untitled" by @hycopank and "Untitled" by @florsdeslluna

Best Canon Universe Fanart

First Place: "Keep You Safe" by @nartistadigital Second Place: "Naraku" by @lady-lin

Best Angst Fanart

First Place: "Untitled" by @liquidashesart

Best Dark Fanart

First Place: "I just want your heart" by @akulols

Best Humor/Parody Fanart

First Place (tie): "Izayoi's Expressions" by @tmetta and "Get Along Shirt" by @jane-imes Second Place: "Fish Eye Lens SessNara" by @devilatelier

Best Kiss Fanart

First Place: "Beast in the Basement" by @kalcia Second Place: "Fireworks" by @xtaisanax

Best Character Fanart

First Place: "Blue Moon" by @len-barboza Second Place: "Kouga" by gantzfelt (TW) Third Place: "InuKimi" by @anime093se

Best Duo/Pairing Fanart

First Place: "Mommy and Daughter Time" by @katballesteros Second Place: "Miroku & Sango" by @xmonday-mintx

Best NSFW Fanart

First Place (tie): "Red #40" by @brain-rot-hour / GoblinOnAHorse (AO3) and "Inuyasha dragon au (second picture)" by @moonkissedart

Best InuKag Romance Fanart

First Place: "Untitled" by @dellmain Second Place: "Untitled" by @actiasz

Best SessKag Romance Fanart

First Place: "Sesskag Festival Day 1 - Rejuvenate" by @julytheartist Second Place: "Tokyo Tower" by @julytheartist Third Place: "the night before Christmas and there was only one bed" by @stardust414

Best Romance Fanart

First Place: "Falling for You" by @eliza-faust-diary

Best Group Depiction Fanart

First Place: "Un moment de tranquilitat a l'època Sengoku" by @mmezo

Best Doujinshi

First Place: "Family" by @heavenin--hell Second Place: "InuKag Week Day 6: Courting" by @jess-oui

Best Fluff Fanart

First Place: "Starry Night" by @katballesteros Second Place: "Baby Inu with his parents" by @eliza-faust-diary

Best Redraw Fanart

First Place: "I Understand" by @len-barboza Second Place: "Inktober" by @tealybopper

Best Overall Fanart

First Place: "Nighttime Ride" by @classysassy9791 Second Place: "dancing in the moonlight" by @masitadibujante

Congratulations to all the winners! Your awards will be ready soon, so please send one of the mods or this blog your preferred email address so we can send them to you!

Please note, the winner ban only applies to the first place winner(s) in each division; second and third place winners will be eligible to be nominated again in the next term.

As this term comes to a close, FeudalConnection will be taking a short hiatus. This time is always spent reviewing the process and seeing what can be revamped for next term.

An immense thank you to everyone who voted on next term's roulette categories!

Roulette Fanfiction Category for Term 2 2024 will be Best Rising Author. This is defined as: A piece crafted by an Inuyasha fandom creator who has not placed first, second, or third in any previous quarters. A category to recognize lesser-known authors and show them some love.

Roulette Fanart Category for Term 2 2024 will be Best Underappreciated Fanart. This is defined as: An Art piece with under 100 notes or retweets, designed to highlight some of the newer or lesser known artists.

Roulette Romance Category for Term 2 2024 will be Best InuParents Romance. This will be a category for both Fanart and Fanfiction.

For Fanfiction, it will be defined as: Stories that have developed a believable romance between Inu no Taisho and Izayoi (aka Inuyasha's parents). "Believable" is subjective, and it is up to those nominating/voting to draw their own line on that quantifier and vote their "Best". This includes canon universe and AU/AR settings.

For Fanart, it will be defined as: Any romantic depiction of Inu no Taisho and Izayoi (aka Inuyasha's parents).

The original Best Romance categories will remain, so all other pairings, including LGBTQ+, can be nominated into that category. All other pairings will be up for voting again next term.

We will officially be back in full swing May 1st! We will still be around in case you have questions or concerns, but feel free to take this time to read new fanfiction and find new fanart. We strongly encourage everyone to review/comment/reblog so to spread the love of this fandom around. 

Want to stay immersed in the Inuyasha fandom? Head on over and join our Discord server! Or follow @inuyasha-events​ to stay up-to-date on all the current and upcoming fandom events!

As the day gets closer to the start of the second term of 2024, we will be keeping everyone in the loop when it comes to changes and updates. Thank you all again for making this such a wonderful experience! See you soon!

- FeudalConnection

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