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A Quick Way Home

TITLE: A Quick Way Home

CHAPTER NO./ONE SHOT: 2/3

AUTHOR: brightsun-and-darkmidnight

ORIGINAL IMAGINE: When Loki learns that you try to be home as soon as you can because of your child, he volunteers to teleport you there. It is convenient and you don’t doubt his motivation, but it happens so often that you need to ask why? Loki hesitantly tells you that he just likes to see some good parenting.

RATING: T

NOTES/WARNINGS: Single mom.

AUTHOR’S NOTES: Kaytlyn is a single mom who puts her child first… Loki takes interest in her parenting skills and insists on getting her home earlier. Her son, Jeremy ends up sick and she needs to leave work while an important meeting is happening in a few minutes. Making Loki’s reputation better IS Kaytlyn’s job, meaning it is… Challenging.

My Ao3: brightsun_and_darkmidnight

~ ~ ENJOY ~ ~

Kaytlyn felt her stomach turn as she bent over to grab clothes to sort them out for washing. Jeremy was better after a few days but now it was her turn. Chores still needed to be done even if she felt like death was close by her side. Jeremy tried to help with various things, and she knew her work clothes would need ironed with a child’s folding skills. Jeremy tried and who was she to tell him it wasn’t good enough when he was learning?

Kaytlyn heard Jeremy walk into the bathroom and she greeted him, asking him what he needed.

“Moomie your tablet went off due to a call…”

Throwing clothes into the washer, “it’s ok sweet bean. Who was it?”

“Well… I tried to hit the button you showed me..”

“The instant reply one?” Kaytlyn covered her mouth with the back of her hand as she felt a wave of nausea again.

“Yeah.. but I accidentally hit the button that did this.”

Her stomach plummeted with the horrible fears of something being deleted, something sent to the wrong person… she watched fearful as the tablet turned, fully expecting something terrible. No. Nothing could have been worse than what she saw on the screen.

Sharp facial features. Dark hair, slightly curly but pushed back. The emerald eyes she loved to see and stare into while having an internal battle of continue staring or not. However that battle came to an instant yell for a retreat once she has seen her appearance.

Her face was flushed pink, clothes were baggy and so worn that the print on the shirt was becoming nonexistent. Her hair…her hair, tied up quickly while getting sick first thing in the morning and she did not have the energy to put the effort into fixing the crooked ponytail.

This must be what a deer in headlights feels like…

Loki looks down and she felt horrified at the smile pulling at his lips, “I know you asked for today off but I had a question…” eyes met hers…

“Uhh… yeah sure.” She swallowed as she felt nauseated again, “Umm… can I call you back in like 5 minutes?”

As soon as she hit the button to hang up she turned and threw up. Jeremy got a warm cloth for her as she always did for him. Kaytlyn attempted to make herself look a little better. Well, Jeremy did by fixing her hair for her with great concentration, his tongue sticking out and eyes scrunched. Her hair was better but not…Again who could she be with his best efforts.

Before she could do more than bundle up in a blanket with ginger ale the tablet was ringing again. She did her 10 second breathing before answering. She had to brace herself to see him again in this state.

He had a soft smile, “I am terribly sorry to bother you, but I wanted to see if you got the email as well… concerning a movie.”

Kaytlyn minimized him to the lower corner as she went through her emails. how in holy hell do I have so many emails already?! She found the email and read it over.

Loki spoke as she reread it, “They want to make a movie about me. I wanted to discuss some stuff about what I can talk about, to give them something to produce.”

She raised an eyebrow but didn’t look up, “that’s really up to you.”

“Well, I know you have helped me achieve a better image, and I would love your help with this as well.”

She kept looking through emails and kept him minimized so she wouldn’t have to see herself. “It’s going to be based on your life. You should decide what you want to share with the world.”

“You are excellent at showcasing everything in perfect lighting.”

“That’s my job Loki.”

“I would love it if you could do it again. You know me well.”

“I’ll help. I can type up a questionnaire and you can fill it out. I am hoping to be at work tomorrow, my friend said he can watch Jeremy.”

“If you are well, I hope to see you tomorrow. Try to get some rest.”

“Thank you Loki. I will try to get you those questions before 10."

With doing chores, playing with Jeremy, and going through the emails, Kaytlyn was exhausted. She awoke to her friend shaking her awake and calling her name.

Kaytlyn jumped up and looked for the clock. Jack was picking the durable clock off of the floor. He teased her about knocking it off the ground. Kaytlyn hurried around to get ready. Her tablet was ringing. She went to it and saw the image of Loki’s contact. She answered it prepared with an explanation.

"I was hoping you were coming in today. I got you your coffee and breakfast sandwich.”

“Um. Uh. Yeah. I am getting ready. I will be leaving soon.”

“Take your time. Call me when you leave.”

“Ok?” Damn the squeak in her voice.

“See you soon.”

Then he hung up. Jack was smiling. Kaytlyn told him to shut his mouth while his mouth opened.

“If you don’t jump him I know about 3 thousand people who would. Tall, dark, and handsome…” Jack tapped his chin and then pointed and Kaytlyn, “sounds like your favorite treat. When was the last time-”

Kaytlyn covered her ears and yelled, “Jack! Please stop.”

“Your ears are on fire. Are you EMbarrASSed?” Jack snickered, “maybe put your hair down.”

Jeremy strolled into the living room, chewing on something crunchy, “That won’t help. Loki likes to push her hair back..”

Jack turned dramatically slow, “Reeeaallyy?"

Kaytlyn grabbed things and shoved them in her purse as she told the most wonderfully, annoying, men in her life to shut their mouths. She gave Jeremy a kiss and a look to both that warned them to behave. She used her phone to call Loki stating she was on the way, then gave her the location currently when he asked. When she walked into her office, true to his word he had her coffee and breakfast sandwich on her desk. She hummed as she took a sip of the coffee.

A silky voice spoke up from the door that made her turn around. "Enjoying that?”

“Loki! God!-stop it. You are going to give me a heart attack!”

Loki’s smirk widened as he looked away, “maybe with the combination of caffeine.”

Kaytlyn found the coffee useful to fill her mouth to think of something to say back. She smiled and pointed at him, “so you are trying to kill me.”

“That’s not the plan exactly…” Loki smirked as he leaned on the doorframe, “however, getting your heart to flutter might be in the plan.”

Kaytlyn felt her heart leap then recovered quickly, “that would still kill me. Arrhythmia is not good for the heart.”

Loki smiled but shook his head to the floor. “Maybe I should take your breakfast..”

“Uh-huh. I will not be able to function.”

“Ah yes. That would be terrible since I still did not get those questions.”

“Shit.”

Loki touted her a few times, “Swearing is very unprofessional Kaytlyn.”

Kaytlyn’s lips pursed as she glared at him. Curse him for smiling. It was so perfect. Thin lips parted to show off white teeth.. the lines painted on his face from a wide range of expressions, the happiest lines defined around his mouth and cheeks.

Kaytlyn unpacked her purse of things she would need for today. “I can get started now. There is no excuse not to carry out something I told you would be done.”

“Come to my office once you are done preparing for the day.” Then he was gone with a smile pulling his lips.

Office sex. Kaytlyn erased the thought as quickly as it rose. Her fantasy running wild in her mind and would not stop. Damn it! She was a professional! To have a relationship is one thing, but to be seen in the workplace like that? no-no-nope. With a sigh, she went to Loki’s office with her tablet. Oh no. He had his blinds closed. She could feel the warmth spreading throughout her body. Jack’s question rang in her head and the answer was embarrassing to even think about such a thing as, “the last time.”

Loki was standing at his window with the blinds angled down towards the outside. He was watching the streets and he looked absolutely wonderful. He turned and gestured to the door and requested it be shut. Then she stood awkwardly for what seemed like an eternity before sitting in her chair across the desk.

She proposed Loki make himself vulnerable, to show everyone what happened. To explain what was going on inside his mind- to show how New York even got into his head. Loki sat back and drummed his fingers along the desk. Kaytlyn waited with anticipation. Even though she barely had an idea why he attacked New York.

His eyes locked onto the clock that seemed to tick and tock loudly in the silent room. There were sounds outside of the room but the voices and phone rings were normal. To hear something as quiet as a clock? Absurd. She quickly called his name and then his eyes met hers.

Kaytlyn continued, “You don’t have to, like everything else I say… this is a recommendation. Do you want me to ask some questions, off the record for now?”

“That is fine.” His eyes were back on the clock.

Kaytlyn started with a common one, “why New York?”

Loki breathed in and his chest stilled, “it had Stark’s tower. A place set up as a palace, overlooking a kingdom.”

Kaytlyn nodded, “what started the thoughts of ruling a kingdom?”

Loki breathed out a small laugh, “a place of a hierarchy. My father.. Odin told both Thor and I were destined to be kings.”

“Even though only one would take the throne..”

“Exactly.”

Kaytlyn rolled her lips together, “were either of you going to be married off?”

Loki’s eyes glared at the clock. “..Thor was always expected to be King. I was going to be used for an alliance with another realm.”

Kaytlyn let her breath exhale since the burn in her chest became too much. “That’s terrible. I’m sorry. ”

“It was Odin’s plan from the start when he found me.” Loki’s eyes widened and glanced at her.

He was adopted, that could be used. “Where did he find you?” Loki stayed silent and she gave him a few moments. The damn clock became deafening. “How about… was there anyone who you cherished most growing up?”

“Frigga, the Almother. She taught me everything. Daggers.. Magic.”

Frigga was dead so she had to be careful, “how was the relationship with Frigga?”

“She was.. Motherly.” Loki turned to rest his elbows on the desk and stared right into Kaytlyn’s eyes. “Can I ask some questions about you?”

“Well, you are the one going to have a movie made about you I am here to improve your image.”

“One question for you and I will answer one in return.”

Kaytlyn agreed. The questions were simple enough. What she liked to do in her past time, favorite items, her roll models. What her pregnancy was like. So she told him about her crazy cravings. She made light of everything dealing with Jeremy. However Loki kept pressing the issue. So she kept asking more difficult questions for him.

She told Loki about Jeremy’s father leaving. How she worked out to try and be healthy and strong for her child. How she just wanted a healthy baby in her arms more than anything as the time approached so fast. Her going to school, a job of a reporter, and the move to New York. Living with Jack for a while, actually until about two years ago when she moved out. Sharing a small room with a little spoiled child. Then he asked about her dating life.

Kaytlyn cleared her throat and stood, “it is 2pm. I am starved.”

“Let me take you for lunch.”

Loki kept insisting. So she went to the little cafe a block away. It was like Loki forgot their question game and continued on with normal office gossip. Kaytlyn sipped nervously as Loki stated that the two of them were among the hottest gossip. Then on the way back she tripped and Loki’s arm was the closest thing to latch onto. He placed his hand on hers and kept her hand in his elbow. They walked through the tower and to his office that was closed off to the world.

Loki let her go and turned to her, those fingers on her cheek, “that’s not going to help the gossip.” He smiled as his eyes searched hers, “do you want to talk about our date now?”

Kaytlyn looked to the door and then back… An argument between the good and bad raged on… She studied his gaze, he was too handsome, interested in her child… “Yes.” Her eyes went to his chest as she admitted defeat and welcomed the new experience about to happen.

Loki’s fingers went to her chin and made her look at him. “We can go anywhere you like, anywhere Jeremy loves.”

“Actually… he loves anywhere so long as he gets dessert.”

Loki smiled, “I know the perfect place.”

Kaytlyn didn’t know what to do… should she kiss him? When would that be appropriate? Then he leaned in and she froze. Her eyes closed in anticipation. Then soft lips were on her cheek. Her eyes opened as soon as those lips were off of her cheek.

“You are beautiful.”

Kaytlyn stuttered a thanks and examined the room. Loki released her face and went to his desk.

“I hope I am the only one in your date life now.”

That game resumed, “Yeah.” Kaytlyn sat in her chair with notes. “I really think we have valuable information for this movie.”

Kaytlyn continued to explain his adoption would be great. The relationship with everyone he knew. A few of his hunting trips and battles in Asgard. How he changed after New York.

She tapped a pen on her lip looking at her scribble. “Do you know who your biological parents are?” Again Loki was staring at the clock.

There was so much hesitation. Then he explained the frost giants. Odin’s sleep. His attempt to destroy them for recognition from everyone and because of the lies he was fed all his life. He just wanted to be worthy.

Her insecurities did not compare but he knew them now. She bared everything to him in return for his somewhat incomplete story; all about Jeremy’s father, not trying to be with anyone after because of her body changes.

“Any changes due to bringing a wonderful child into this world made you this beautiful woman in front of me now.”

Kaytlyn smiled and felt her ears warming. A few birds flew past the window and that was her heart. Fluttering away and towards the grasp of Loki. She excused herself after discussing that she would make notes printed from a computer. She typed a few things and the more she did, the realization set in that Loki must have felt lonely all of his life because of something that was kept secret. Before he was aware of how difficult his life would have been. She wondered if he gave thought to how much his life would be different if he was left in the… she glanced at her notes and decided on, “the ice planet” instead of giving another attempt at the real name.

She printed the few pages worth summary of their conversation.

Loki skimmed the pages, set them down and his hand covered his face. “It’s in a type of document now.”

Kaytlyn let him have his moment. That was a lifetime of… lies, yearning, and tragedy.

“We should have our date tonight.” He smiled up at her, “have something good at the end of the day after such, vulnerable conversations.”

Kaytlyn’s lips pulled into a smile, “sounds great.”

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brightsun-and-darkmidnight · 5 years ago

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A Quick Way Home

TITLE: A Quick Way Home

CHAPTER NO./ONE SHOT: 2/3

AUTHOR: brightsun-and-darkmidnight

RATING: T

NOTES/WARNINGS: Single mom.

AUTHOR'S NOTES: Kaytlyn is a single mom who puts her child first… Loki takes interest in her parenting skills and insists on getting her home earlier. Her son, Jeremy ends up sick and she needs to leave work while an important meeting is happening in a few minutes. Making Loki's reputation better IS Kaytlyn's job, meaning it is… Challenging.

My Ao3: brightsun_and_darkmidnight

~ ~ ENJOY ~ ~

Kaytlyn felt her stomach turn as she bent over to grab clothes to sort them out for washing. Jeremy was better after a few days but now it was her turn. Chores still needed to be done even if she felt like death was close by her side. Jeremy tried to help with various things, and she knew her work clothes would need ironed with a child's folding skills. Jeremy tried and who was she to tell him it wasn't good enough when he was learning?

Kaytlyn heard Jeremy walk into the bathroom and she greeted him, asking him what he needed.

"Moomie your tablet went off due to a call…"

Throwing clothes into the washer, "it's ok sweet bean. Who was it?"

"Well… I tried to hit the button you showed me.."

"The instant reply one?" Kaytlyn covered her mouth with the back of her hand as she felt a wave of nausea again.

"Yeah.. but I accidentally hit the button that did this."

Her face was flushed pink, clothes were baggy and so worn that the print on the shirt was becoming nonexistent. Her hair...her hair, tied up quickly while getting sick first thing in the morning and she did not have the energy to put the effort into fixing the crooked ponytail.

**This must be what a deer in headlights feels like…**

Loki looks down and she felt horrified at the smile pulling at his lips, "I know you asked for today off but I had a question…" eyes met hers…

"Uhh… yeah sure." She swallowed as she felt nauseated again, "Umm… can I call you back in like 5 minutes?"

He had a soft smile, "I am terribly sorry to bother you, but I wanted to see if you got the email as well... concerning a movie."

Kaytlyn minimized him to the lower corner as she went through her emails. **how in holy hell do I have so many emails already?!** She found the email and read it over.

Loki spoke as she reread it, "They want to make a movie about me. I wanted to discuss some stuff about what I can talk about, to give them something to produce."

She raised an eyebrow but didn't look up, "that's really up to you."

"Well, I know you have helped me achieve a better image, and I would love your help with this as well."

She kept looking through emails and kept him minimized so she wouldn't have to see herself. "It's going to be based on your life. You should decide what you want to share with the world."

"You are excellent at showcasing everything in perfect lighting."

"That's my job Loki."

"I would love it if you could do it again. You know me well."

"I'll help. I can type up a questionnaire and you can fill it out. I am hoping to be at work tomorrow, my friend said he can watch Jeremy."

"If you are well, I hope to see you tomorrow. Try to get some rest."

"Thank you Loki. I will try to get you those questions before 10."

With doing chores, playing with Jeremy, and going through the emails, Kaytlyn was exhausted. She awoke to her friend shaking her awake and calling her name.

Kaytlyn jumped up and looked for the clock. Jack was picking the durable clock off of the floor. He teased her about knocking it off the ground. Kaytlyn hurried around to get ready. Her tablet was ringing. She went to it and saw the image of Loki's contact. She answered it prepared with an explanation.

"I was hoping you were coming in today. I got you your coffee and breakfast sandwich."

"Um. Uh. Yeah. I am getting ready. I will be leaving soon."

"Take your time. Call me when you leave."

"Ok?" Damn the squeak in her voice.

"See you soon."

Then he hung up. Jack was smiling. Kaytlyn told him to shut his mouth while his mouth opened.

"If you don't jump him I know about 3 thousand people who would. Tall, dark, and handsome…" Jack tapped his chin and then pointed and Kaytlyn, "sounds like your favorite treat. When was the last time-"

Kaytlyn covered her ears and yelled, "Jack! Please stop."

"Your ears are on fire. Are you EMbarrASSed?" Jack snickered, "maybe put your hair down."

Jeremy strolled into the living room, chewing on something crunchy, "That won't help. Loki likes to push her hair back.."

Jack turned dramatically slow, "Reeeaallyy?"

A silky voice spoke up from the door that made her turn around. "Enjoying that?"

"Loki! God!-stop it. You are going to give me a heart attack!"

Loki's smirk widened as he looked away, "maybe with the combination of caffeine."

Kaytlyn found the coffee useful to fill her mouth to think of something to say back. She smiled and pointed at him, "so you are trying to kill me."

"That's not the plan exactly…" Loki smirked as he leaned on the doorframe, "however, getting your heart to flutter might be in the plan."

Kaytlyn felt her heart leap then recovered quickly, "that would still kill me. Arrhythmia is not good for the heart."

Loki smiled but shook his head to the floor. "Maybe I should take your breakfast.."

"Uh-huh. I will not be able to function."

"Ah yes. That would be terrible since I still did not get those questions."

"Shit."

Loki touted her a few times, "Swearing is very unprofessional Kaytlyn."

Kaytlyn's lips pursed as she glared at him. Curse him for smiling. It was so perfect. Thin lips parted to show off white teeth.. the lines painted on his face from a wide range of expressions, the happiest lines defined around his mouth and cheeks.

Kaytlyn unpacked her purse of things she would need for today. "I can get started now. There is no excuse not to carry out something I told you would be done."

"Come to my office once you are done preparing for the day." Then he was gone with a smile pulling his lips.

Office sex. Kaytlyn erased the thought as quickly as it rose. Her fantasy running wild in her mind and would not stop. Damn it! She was a professional! To have a relationship is one thing, but to be seen in the workplace like that? no-no-nope. With a sigh, she went to Loki's office with her tablet. Oh no. He had his blinds closed. She could feel the warmth spreading throughout her body. Jack's question rang in her head and the answer was embarrassing to even think about such a thing as, "the last time."

Kaytlyn continued, "You don't have to, like everything else I say… this is a recommendation. Do you want me to ask some questions, off the record for now?"

"That is fine." His eyes were back on the clock.

Kaytlyn started with a common one, "why New York?"

Loki breathed in and his chest stilled, "it had Stark's tower. A place set up as a palace, overlooking a kingdom."

Kaytlyn nodded, "what started the thoughts of ruling a kingdom?"

Loki breathed out a small laugh, "a place of a hierarchy. My father.. Odin told both Thor and I were destined to be kings."

"Even though only one would take the throne.."

"Exactly."

Kaytlyn rolled her lips together, "were either of you going to be married off?"

Loki's eyes glared at the clock. "..Thor was always expected to be King. I was going to be used for an alliance with another realm."

Kaytlyn let her breath exhale since the burn in her chest became too much. "That's terrible. I'm sorry. "

"It was Odin's plan from the start when he found me." Loki's eyes widened and glanced at her.

He was adopted, that could be used. "Where did he find you?" Loki stayed silent and she gave him a few moments. The damn clock became deafening. "How about… was there anyone who you cherished most growing up?"

"Frigga, the Almother. She taught me everything. Daggers.. Magic."

Frigga was dead so she had to be careful, "how was the relationship with Frigga?"

"She was.. Motherly." Loki turned to rest his elbows on the desk and stared right into Kaytlyn's eyes. "Can I ask some questions about you?"

"Well, you are the one going to have a movie made about you I am here to improve your image."

"One question for you and I will answer one in return."

She told Loki about Jeremy's father leaving. How she worked out to try and be healthy and strong for her child. How she just wanted a healthy baby in her arms more than anything as the time approached so fast. Her going to school, a job of a reporter, and the move to New York. Living with Jack for a while, actually until about two years ago when she moved out. Sharing a small room with a little spoiled child. Then he asked about her dating life.

Kaytlyn cleared her throat and stood, "it is 2pm. I am starved."

"Let me take you for lunch."

Loki kept insisting. So she went to the little cafe a block away. It was like Loki forgot their question game and continued on with normal office gossip. Kaytlyn sipped nervously as Loki stated that the two of them were among the hottest gossip. Then on the way back she tripped and Loki's arm was the closest thing to latch onto. He placed his hand on hers and kept her hand in his elbow. They walked through the tower and to his office that was closed off to the world.

Loki let her go and turned to her, those fingers on her cheek, "that's not going to help the gossip." He smiled as his eyes searched hers, "do you want to talk about our date now?"

Kaytlyn looked to the door and then back… An argument between the good and bad raged on… She studied his gaze, he was too handsome, interested in her child... "Yes." Her eyes went to his chest as she admitted defeat and welcomed the new experience about to happen.

Loki's fingers went to her chin and made her look at him. "We can go anywhere you like, anywhere Jeremy loves."

"Actually… he loves anywhere so long as he gets dessert."

Loki smiled, "I know the perfect place."

Kaytlyn didn't know what to do… should she kiss him? When would that be appropriate? Then he leaned in and she froze. Her eyes closed in anticipation. Then soft lips were on her cheek. Her eyes opened as soon as those lips were off of her cheek.

"You are beautiful."

Kaytlyn stuttered a thanks and examined the room. Loki released her face and went to his desk.

"I hope I am the only one in your date life now."

That game resumed, "Yeah." Kaytlyn sat in her chair with notes. "I really think we have valuable information for this movie."

Kaytlyn continued to explain his adoption would be great. The relationship with everyone he knew. A few of his hunting trips and battles in Asgard. How he changed after New York.

She tapped a pen on her lip looking at her scribble. "Do you know who your biological parents are?" Again Loki was staring at the clock.

There was so much hesitation. Then he explained the frost giants. Odin's sleep. His attempt to destroy them for recognition from everyone and because of the lies he was fed all his life. He just wanted to be worthy.

Her insecurities did not compare but he knew them now. She bared everything to him in return for his somewhat incomplete story; all about Jeremy's father, not trying to be with anyone after because of her body changes.

"Any changes due to bringing a wonderful child into this world made you this beautiful woman in front of me now."

Kaytlyn smiled and felt her ears warming. A few birds flew past the window and that was her heart. Fluttering away and towards the grasp of Loki. She excused herself after discussing that she would make notes printed from a computer. She typed a few things and the more she did, the realization set in that Loki must have felt lonely all of his life because of something that was kept secret. Before he was aware of how difficult his life would have been. She wondered if he gave thought to how much his life would be different if he was left in the… she glanced at her notes and decided on, "the ice planet" instead of giving another attempt at the real name.

She printed the few pages worth summary of their conversation.

Loki skimmed the pages, set them down and his hand covered his face. "It's in a type of document now."

Kaytlyn let him have his moment. That was a lifetime of… lies, yearning, and tragedy.

"We should have our date tonight." He smiled up at her, "have something good at the end of the day after such, vulnerable conversations."

Kaytlyn's lips pulled into a smile, "sounds great."

#A Quick Way Home #loki #single mother #single parent #motherhood #brightsun-and-darkmidnight #chapter 2

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ourworldofenergy · 5 years ago

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More interesting energy stories that you haven't heard

Guest blog by Mr. R. U. Cirius: Here are some interesting and somewhat offbeat energy stories that haven’t gotten much media attention during the first three months of the year.

UoA Windship renewable energy vessel

Students from the University of Acadians (UoA), not to be outdone by their archrivals at the Massachusetts Technology Institute (MTI) (see story below), have turned their focus toward harnessing wind energy. Last year, after placing 20th of 20 teams at the Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition, the students decided their expertise was better suited to larger vessels. By focusing their collective background and skills on the problem, they developed a new, high-tech, 100% renewable fuel, cargo vessel which they have named Windship (see Fig. 1). They believe it will revolutionize marine transportation in the 21st century.

Fig. 1 (Credits: Fitz Henry Lane /wikipedia.org)

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The researches from the Massachusetts Technology Institute (MTI) who brought you Coal Bricks from 2019 have now turned their focus to utilizing existing coal resources without increasing carbon dioxide emissions and addressing world hunger, simultaneously. Their new product, Coal Slaw, combines the energy content from anthracite coal dust and protein from cricket meal with the added polyisobutylene (for texture and “chewiness”) to create a tasty and healthy food product. Due to the low cost and wide availability of the respective ingredients, Coal Slaw can be produced in large quantities anywhere in the world. It doesn’t require refrigeration or any special handling and has a shelf life of over 1,000 years. The US military has taken notice and has begun to replace all its MREs with the new Coal Slaw packets.

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CO2 Solutions, LLC, the start-up company that brought you Fizz Wizzie last year, has a new product that utilizes carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere. Using the same revolutionary process that extracts CO2 from air as used to produce your favorite Fizz Wizzie drinks, CO2 Solutions can now create a CO2 infused concrete product called Foamcrete. The entrained carbon dioxide bubbles within the concrete matrix allow for a much lighter concrete building product. And the perfectly spherical shape of the bubbles allow for a surrounding concrete matrix that loses very little strength compared to a 100% concrete product. They have determined that approximate 30% CO2 to concrete, on a volumetric basis, is the sweet spot where the ratio of applied stress to net weight is maximum. Foamcrete can be easily formed into many different shapes for different construction applications. For site-specific applications, CO2 Solutions is currently developing on-site Foamcrete mixers that will allow compete flexibility in size and shape for your every construction need.

A new use for old wind turbine blades

Much has been written about the challenges of disposal of old wind turbine blades. Dr. Marko Ramius from the National Wind Energy Laboratory (NWEL), who last year identified the “turbulence boundary interface” that contributed to California’s record “superbloom” of wildflowers, has found a clever use for old wind turbine blades to keep them out of landfills. Dr. Ramius has demonstrated in the laboratory that the fiber-reinforced epoxy composite that is used for blades can be shredded into long moldable strips with extrememly high tensile strength that can be coated with synthetic rubber. The product is extremely durable and doesn’t degrade under heat or abrasion, which makes it an ideal material for automobile tires. He has filed for a patent application and trademark for Turbitires. Word on the street is that Tesla has already committed to purchases all he can produce as soon as a commercial scale process is up and running.

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Saya Uchiha

Chapter One

Genre: Adventure, Action, Romance, Realistic

Rate: Teen

World: Naruto (Boruto’s Timeline)

Summary: The war has been over, it’s been peaceful and technology has pushed progress forward creating a new era. The world of Shinobi is not as it used to be, but better. This story is centered around Saya Uchiha (OC) and her team/friends. The first chapter takes place the same day Boruto Uzumaki starts the Academy and it goes from there.

Warning: OC Centric, suicide attempt.

‘What difference does it make?’ Saya asks herself every single day, it is the first thought she has when she wakes and the last before she falls into slumber. Daily she wakes up, goes to work, and comes back home to the desolation overcrowded with screams of despair. There are so many expectations of her and all are overwhelming. She believes she is not good enough so her question once again is ‘what difference does it make?’ After taking a shower, she gets dressed and brushes her teeth. Staring into a fogged mirror as she had showered in the hottest setting she can possibly go. Her skin ached and was a little swollen with a hue of red rose color. She walks downstairs to her kitchen, being welcomed by the suns' rays. She fills the coffee maker with water turns it on. She puts some toast in a toaster after buttering each slice. She stands patiently waiting for everything to finish. A beeping sound breaks the silence, a strong rich scent of roasted beans fills the room and her mouth salivates. She walks over to the counter without any will left in her body.

“Coffee…” she whispers as she pours it into a mug, and sits down at the table with three slices of toast and two sunny side up eggs. Only the hands of the clock ‘tick tock tick’ prevents the room from being soundproof. Biting into the crunchy buttered bread, chewing slowly with no desire to continue eating because of the lack of company. She places both hands on the mug and grips it, seeking warmth from an object, seeking comfort in an object. She sighs and sips her coffee. She enjoys the warmth it brings, the scent it brings, and even the bitter taste with a hint of sweetness. It doesn’t really help her wake up, but it definitely gives her a good start, as it is one of the few things she seems to enjoy in life. After she was done eating, she puts on her boots and begins to head out. It's a sunny day, a nice breeze that caressed her skin and greeted her.

As she walks through the village, few greet her because of her aloof presence, and those that do quickly regret it and distant themselves. ‘What’s up with that weird woman?’ ‘Shh, she will hear you! Look at her crest on the back, she is an Uchiha.’ ‘Seriously? I have had it with the Uchiha, they are all the same!’ ‘I don’t care if an Uchiha helped the Hokage save us, it was an Uchiha who caused the war in the first place!’ ‘They are all so pitiful.’ ‘Disgusting, their attitude is the worst.’ Whispers begin to drift in the atmosphere. Slowly brushing their way into her ears, thoughts that should have been kept to themselves, they travel like the wind. It’s not that she does not want to socialize, she has tried that in the past; and it’s all smiles at first, but then comes a time when betrayal and manipulation is always the outcome. People take advantage and in turn Saya remotes herself from having a social life. She prefers to avoid anything and anyone that can hurt her, especially a village that seems to hate her clan. She understands that her clan has caused a lot of pain and loss for the village, however she is not at fault. Still, she lets them be, as it is better to stay quiet than to confront people. This is her resolve. Despite this hatred towards her, the ambient is very peaceful, people are happy and rightfully so. A time of peace after the Fourth Shinobi War, nations are now getting along and working together. No longer making it their goal to destroy and overtake one other. She feels out of place, she wants to fit in but somehow, she is the piece of the puzzle that no one seems to figure out where it goes. She passes by a flower shop where a blond kid with light blue eyes rushes out and bumps into her.

“Watch where you are going lady!” he yelled as he ran towards the direction of the Academy.

“Good grief! Inojin you will hear from me when you come back! Are you okay? I apologize on behalf of my son. My name is Ino Yamanaka!” Ino comes out of the shop bowing.

“No problem, Yamanaka-san.” Saya mentions as she turns to walk away, she was used to people bumping into her as if she were a ghost that suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

“Wait! Beautiful, don’t you think we should give her flowers for that? As an apology that is.” Suddenly a pale man with dark hair wearing an apron with flower patterns steps out with four blue irises.

“You see, he is our son and we own this shop. Please forgive him and stop by whenever you’d like.” The man smiled at Saya as he placed the flowers in her hands. ‘What a kind family’ she thought as she took the flowers.

“Yes, of course! These are freshly cut, please take them as an apology!” Ino smiles at Saya.

“This isn’t necessary it wasn’t a big deal, however, thanks…” Saya turned around with the flowers in hands and resumed walking. A little bit of joy sparked in her heart, however, it was not enough. She is also headed in the direction of the Academy, she may arrive late, she could run, but ‘what difference does it make?’

“Are we seriously the last ones?!” a furious almond haired girl with beautiful brown skin and emerald green eyes paces back and forth in the classroom.

“Just sit down, no matter what someone will eventually show up.” said a boy whose hair is cerulean colored and skin is tan. His eyes match the color of the azure sea. He was lying on the bench and he was yawning constantly.

“Don’t tell me what to do! You should just stay quiet, fish bait!” she says with a smirk.

“That’s not my name!” He sits up and clenches his fists.

“I…I don’t think we should fight… we are going to be teammates so…” a quiet timid boy fidgets as he tries to break up the argument. He has peach colored skin, white pearl eyes with no pupils, and rose gold colored hair.

“Tch, well our Sensei is so lame!” the girl pipes down a little and crosses her arms.

“Bring me a bucket.” The cerulean haired boy requests, at first the girl is angry at the request, but she realizes what he is planning and snickers.

‘They all sound so annoying’ Making her way through the halls of the Academy, Saya had heard most of the conversation ever since she stepped into the Academy. ‘These kids are the supposed genin? What a joke.’ She slides the door and suddenly the room goes quiet. She noticed they had placed a bucket of water on the floor, two of them have a smug look and the other is looking at the floor embarrassed.

“Is this supposed to be a team of clowns? I didn’t realize, must be the wrong classroom.” she closes the door and waits outside for their reaction.

“WHAT DID SHE SAY?!” the boisterous girl turns all red in anger and grinds her teeth.

“What? She just left? Is she really supposed to be our Sensei?” the cerulean haired boy gets up from the bench and stands next to the girl.

“LET’S GO AFTER HER!” she slides the door open and gasps.

“Did you really think your little prank was going to work on me?” Saya looks down on them with a menacing look and blocks the entrance.

“S-Sensei we—” the timid rose gold haired boy began to speak, but she cuts him off.

“Shut it, follow me so we can get this over with.” Saya turns around and she hears their loud and obnoxious footsteps following behind. ‘They are supposed to be ninja’ she sighs and continues to lead them.

“What is up with her?” the angry almond haired girl asks.

“No idea, she seems annoying. I heard she has already failed 5 teams, now I can see why.” The blue haired boy responds.

“Seriously? She broke the Sixth’s record?” the timid boy remarks.

“She makes me feel awkward.”

“Yeah, she seems very mean and cold too.” he mentions. Suddenly Saya stops and they all bump into her.

“Uwah!” they all rub their nose and look up to her. The feel shivers down their spine as they see her gloomy eyes.

“You know I can hear you right? Stop talking and pick up the pace.” She glares at them and then turns around and continues to walk.

“…” the genin follow her silently.

“Here we are. What you need to do is get these bells from me and—” Saya gets cut off by the almond haired girl.

“Hey, we just walked all the way from the Academy to the training grounds without saying a single word. I mean, aren’t you going to introduce yourself?” the girl asked as she crossed her arms.

“What does it matter? It’s not like you guys are going to pass.” Saya’s expression are hard to read normally since she wears a mask. Their only clue of expression are her eyes and right now they look deadpan.

“What does that mean?!” the three asked at the same time.

“Fine. I am Saya Uchiha.” She says and a moment of silent drags on.

“And?”

“I don’t like you guys. Everything else is classified, clear?”

“You know, you are annoying Sensei.” The cerulean haired boy scratches the back of his head and looks away.

“Kai, b-be kind to…” the rose gold haired boy gets interrupted.

“Well my name’s Kaminari from the Arashi clan and I transferred from Kumogakure. I am here to prove the people in Konoha that Kumogakure is the strongest village. I will—“

“Become Hokage, yadda yadda I have heard this 5 times and you made it the 6th.” Saya cuts Kaminari immediately.

“WILL YOU LET ME FINISH MY SENTENCE?! I don’t want to be Hokage, I want to become the strongest ninja in the world!” Kaminari poses with her arms at her hips and looks up to Saya with gleam in her eyes.

“Pfft” Saya’s first clear reaction shocks the three wannabe genin.

“What’s so funny Sensei?” Baffled, Kaminari asks.

“You are.” Saya immediately answers angering Kaminari.

“Grr! You are the worst Sensei ever!” Kaminari stops posing and continues to bicker at Saya.

“Anyway, my name is Kai from the Ningyo clan and I transferred from Kirigakure. I don’t really have a goal or whatever, I am just doing this because my parents are forcing me.”

“You know? Your life sucks fish bait.” Kaminari had a deadpan face as she said this.

“Stop calling me that! I have a goal now, and it is to destroy your goals in life!” Kai points at her as he yells.

“WHAT?! WHY DON’T YOU TRY IT RIGHT NOW FISH BAIT!” Kaminari yells back.

“M-my name is Haruto Hyūga and my dream is to protect Himawari Uzumaki with my life.” The entire atmosphere changed after this awkward comment. Everyone was uncomfortable and it was silent for a while.

“W-what?” Haruto asked.

“So you have anger issues, you are lazier than someone I know from the Nara clan, and you are a creepy quiet boy who is obsessed with Himawari? I didn’t need the introductions, it’s pretty obvious to me. You guys are weird.” Saya responded.

“What was that?” Kai asked.

“WHAT?! SENSEI I AM GONNA—” Kaminari was cut off by Haruto.

“You are really bitter!” Haruto blurted out immediately covering his mouth regretting it.

“The task is to grab these bells from me. There are only two, so one of you will fail. Start!” Saya had a plan, what she wanted to see was not just teamwork, but she also wanted them to notice her suffering. She wanted to call out ‘If they can save me…’ she thought, and immediately dismissed the thought away.

“All of you failed. Go home.” She said sighing, disappointed. ‘What was I thinking? They are only genin, they can’t possibly see my struggles. Even if I kept dropping hints, it was no use.’

“You are so messed up, you know that right?” said Kai as he tried to get up from the ground but was exhausted. He reached his left side of his leg for his water bottle, but did not find it. ‘Where did it go?’ he thought as he panted.

“N-no… I can’t believe this.” Haruto mentioned as he teared up and clenched his fists. ‘I am not worthy to protect her…’

“Are you happy now Saya? Do you like doing this? You are not worthy to be called Sensei.” Kaminari was angry and she gave Saya a hateful look. ‘What the hell is all this about?’

“If you have complaints, go to the Hokage. It will all be over soon.” Saya disappeared right after that last attempt of cry for help. ‘Every single time, these kids think they know everything and can do anything but at the end of the day… what does it matter?’ Saya thought, she was disappointed and hurt because she believed in this team. For the first time, she believed that maybe they were able to see her hurt. ‘This was the last time anyway.’ She thought as she leaped from tree to tree.

“What does that mean?! What a jerk!” Kaminari looked at her team, they were exhausted and beat. She eased up and saw that Kai was having issues breathing. She scanned the area for his water bottle and found it.

“Geez, you really are like a fish outta the sea aren’t ya?” she mocked as she grabbed the water bottle and tossed it at him.

“It’s not something I can control yet, I have been separated from the ocean for a while. Plus I used most of my chakra.” Kai began to gulp down the water.

“It’d be funny if you start flopping around like a fish.” She laughed, Kai threw his now empty water bottle at Kaminari.

“Still… don’t you think the whole thing was weird? I mean, we worked together, that’s what I thought the bell challenge was about. But her comments, her ways of moving… it was strange. It wasn’t normal.” Haruto spoke surprising Kai and Kaminari.

“…So you noticed something was off too didn’t you?” Kai said as he scratched his head.

“And that genjutsu she placed us in was really weird too…” Kaminari mentioned as Kai and Haruto nodded. They stay silent for a while, thinking of what to do next.

“Well whatever it is, we should reach to the Hokage’s office before she does.” Kaminari said as she helped Haruto get up.

“Excuse me!” someone unknown calls out to the three students.

“W-who is—” Kai sat up straight after regaining some strength back.

“Kiseki nii-san?” Haruto says confused.

“You know this dude Haruto?” Kaminari asks as she points at him with her thumb.

“Yes, he is my cousin.” Haruto mentions as his right eyebrow perks slightly wondering why he was there.

“So he too is from the Hyūga clan?” Kaminari asks.

“Duh, look at his eyes.” Kai remarks after he yawns.

“Shut up fish bait!”

“Don’t call me—” Kai gets cut off by Kiseki.

“I could not help but overhear your conversation.” Kiseki immediately prostrates himself to the ground.

“Please forgive my friend! She has gone through a lot and she may seem very cold, but she is very caring! She feels all alone in the world and shoulders a lot of weight and responsibility! She doesn’t know how to ask for help, rather she feels like she is a bother! She resorts to being rude because she knows it makes people distance themselves from her! I know it’s a lot to ask but please! Forgive her!” Kiseki still stays in a prostrated position, not lifting his head to look at them.

“W-what is going on with her?” Kai and Kaminari asked.

“Well that was very blunt and personal, I am sure she would have liked to have kept that in priv—” Haruto was scolding Kiseki, but he gets interrupted.

“She has been struggling for a while and she distances herself from people on purpose. It does not mean she doesn’t like you, she just doesn’t want to get hurt. I have been away in a mission, it is the first time I am back in the village in 4 months. I haven’t been able to speak to her, I just got here. She is my rival, therefore I vouch for her!” Kiseki looks at them with determination in his eyes, ‘her chakra feels different.’

‘She seems annoying. I heard she has already failed 5 teams, now I can see why’ thought Kai.

‘You are really bitter!’ Haruto thought and guilt began to make him uneasy.

‘You are the worst Sensei ever!’ a flashback crossed her mind and she clenched her fists.

“Sensei, can you take us to her? I have to apologize otherwise I won’t be honoring Kumogakure.” Kaminari said determined, whether Kiseki helped her or not she would find a way.

“Yes nii-san, I owe her an apology as well.” Haruto felt uneasy, ‘something is not right’

“Whatever happened, we had no right to disrespect her.” Kai said as he thought ‘what was I thinking?’

“We want to be there for her.” They all said determined.

“Thank you! Yes! Follow me!” Kiseki got up from the ground ‘this is the will of fire burning inside of them! Surely these have to be the ones that can give Saya hope!’

‘It’s not just that, last thing she said was ‘it will all be over soon’ Kaminari thought as she followed Kiseki.

‘She kept quiet a lot, she spoke very little words’ Haruto thought to himself, his heart raced.

‘She seemed tired, she was distant and her expressions where robot-like. As if she trained herself not to let others know how she is truly feeling.’ Kai thought as he leaped through the trees.

The shouts were overwhelming her ‘I can’t take this anymore’ she thought. ‘It all needs to stop, what does it matter? Every single day is the same, this loneliness and this constant voice. It makes me weak.’ Once she ignored the voices in her head, she discarded them as soon as she thought them. However, lately they have been increasing. Not just in quantity, but in volume, every single day they got louder and louder. They don’t let her sleep, they don’t let her think, they don’t allow her any time for bettering herself. They are there, constantly knocking at her door. The knocks started with fists, but now they have escalated to beating the door with bats and other heavy equipment. It breaks down her walls, it takes her and beats her up constantly. At the end of the day she is bloodied on the ground by her constant beating. Her vocals are damaged from screaming, dry lips from thirst, she was thirsty for help. Eyes blurry from blood covering her entire body and oozing. Inflicting pain onto herself to stop the voices, she was desperate to silence them, so desperate she had cuts and bruises all over her body. Numbness because all the nerve endings are damaged from this mental abuse. Her breathing was labored and her chest was rising paradoxically, her broken ribs from crashing against the walls. It hurt to even sigh.

‘Do it, no one will care’ says the voice.

‘Does it even matter?’

‘Not like anyone will miss you’

‘Who do you think you are?’

‘Stupid Uchiha’

‘Disgrace’

‘You are weird’

‘Pathetic’

‘Dishonor’

‘Failure’

‘Stupid’

‘Disgusting’

‘Pitiful’

‘I heard she has already failed 5 teams, now I can see why.’

‘You are the worst Sensei ever!’

‘You are really bitter!’

‘Worst Sensei’

‘Are you happy now?’

‘Annoying’

‘Messed up’

“SHUT UP!! I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!! SHUT UP!” she yells and cries, certain that no one will hear her agony.

‘You don’t even matter.’

‘Do it’

“GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!!” She falls on her knees, drowning in these thoughts. So deep that she doesn’t have the will to swim anymore, so dark that she can’t see the light above her. She feels helpless, worthless, she feels alone.

“AHHHHHH!!!” She punches the floor in frustration and hears something clank onto the ground. She looks to her side and sees a kunai peeking out from her pouch. Calling out to her, begging to be taken.

‘Grab it’ the voice says but she hesitates, however she somehow finds comfort in that kunai. The one thing that she believes can save her, is the thing that will kill her. She grabs the kunai desperately and she grips it with both hands. Trembling, she holds it up to her neck. Suddenly, a loud tumbling startles her and she activates her Sharingan by instinct. She looks up to see her door knocked down and four figures standing there.

“SAYA!” Kiseki yells and puts a hand out to stop the genin.

“S-Sensei!” the genin step forward, but feel helpless. The only thing standing between them and Sensei is Kiseki’s hand. They all stare in horror, never had they ever encountered something like this.

“It’s all over now, you don’t have to worry about me anymore.” She says as she closes her eyes and begins to drive the kunai towards her neck. Suddenly she feels a gust of wind, she hears a movement so fast it almost didn’t register.

“Ngh!” A gushing sound makes her open her eyes. She doesn’t feel pain, she only feels guilt and remorse. Her eyes widen.

“W-what?! Kiseki you—” Kiseki’s arm is in front of her with the kunai embed into his arm. She turns her head and sees Kiseki smiling, he embraces her as if securing her from any other harm.

“You can’t, you can’t die on me.” He whispers and immediately she hears footsteps rushing towards her. Young children’s cries fill the once empty lonely silent room. Cries of people she just met today. Cries of children that didn’t like her, the ones she made angry on purpose so that they hate her.

“Sensei! I am sorry! You are not the worst!” Kaminari yells as she grips Saya, hugging her from the front.

“And you aren’t annoying!” Kai blurts out, he is trying to control his tears but they slip down the cheeks uncontrollably. He hugs her from the left side, burying his head on her shoulder.

“I wasn’t right on calling you bitter! I am sorry!” Haruto repeats over and over as he tightens his hold on her right side.

“Please Sensei! Don’t do this!” They all say at the same time.

“You guys…” Saya is speechless. For the first time, she is speechless and not on purpose. She begins to cry, not just tears, but her whole soul is crying. Her voice comes out as broken, but in reality she is saved.

“See? we want you to live.” Kiseki says as he places his forehead on the back of her neck as tears slip from his eyes, caressing his cheeks.

“…passed…” Saya mumbles and the genin suddenly stop crying in order to hear her, they look up at her with trails of tears on their cheeks.

“Huh?” the genin say in unison.

“You all… passed… you are now genin.” Saya smiles while her tears cascade from her eyes onto her now damp mask. The genin smile and hug her tight as if to never let go of such a wonderful person. A misunderstood person who just needed warmth, real comfort and not from a hot cup of coffee. ‘Maybe there is hope in life’ Saya thought to herself as she smiled, a genuine smile that she had lost long ago.

To be continued.

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