#GAH IT WAS SUCH A NICE CHAT TOO

[wickedlyxenvy]

Envy couldn't help but chuckle at the young woman's statement, heartily agreeing any enthusiasm the First Father will have being around any children they bring into this world will benefit the babysitting department whenever they required a watchful eye. He had zero doubt in his mind Ezekiel would spend time with the kids at no pay rate whatsoever. Envy fantasized for a moment what their lives will be once babies enter the picture, the dirty diapers, the long nights, calling up Zeke when he decided a date night between himself and his queen was well-deserved. They could be happy in parenthood, even if neither knew how to become a parent yet. "If only someone knew how to draw a map to help us navigate, but we'll make it up as we go along." The prince amusingly raised an eyebrow at his wife's sage advice, a time long past where he despised the mushy hallmark moments, now thought of as sweetly optimistic. A sap's true nature no one can deny. The pair were in this as a team, as partners, as the closest thing to a married couple as a demon Prince can possess. "It is not why I consider myself the monster, Sugarplum, it's the how. I travel to extremes." Grotesquely brutal extremes, is more like. Envy enjoyed every moment of the kiss, wanting nothing more than making it last longer than what was allowed. If either of them considered letting it travel further, the sandwich will burn for certain. "Oh, darling, you minx. We will enjoy the trying part very much. I have my ways." He moved toward the pan's direction with a sigh and flipped over the grilled cheese, turning just in time for Gianna's own interruption. "Gi, what is it?" The miniscule spike jabbed the demon in the stomach, an odd feeling that wasn't there before. Unease. Envy quickly placed the sandwich on a plate and set it in front of Gianna, brow furrowing, "Where did you go just now?"

Gianna smiled at the way her Prince referred to the First Father, a note of kinship in the singular word. It made her feel a little better about the situation with his King looming over their shoulders that at least Envy would have the positive influence of someone worthy of being called a father in his corner. "Well, it seems to be working so far but at least there would be free childcare involved." The witch knew that there was nothing much she could say that could alleviate the guilt of how the two of them began. It boiled down to sheer manipulation but it wasn't all that– not when she could feel her Prince's every emotion knowing that he truthfully cared for her in a way that he didn't fully in the beginning. Every bone in her body knew that if there was a chance for him to redo it, he never would have forced her hand. "No one knows how to be a parent, Envy. The only reference I know, myself, are parents who weren't around to raise me and an abusive household. We'll figure this out, that's what this is all about... a journey that we embark on together." She felt like an inspirational book on parenthood in the moment, but in all reality if it wasn't for Envy she never would have had the confidence she did in the current time. The witch knew that as long as they had each other, everything they could handle anything. "I wouldn't call you a monster for protecting those you love, Envy. That is what it means to be a parent, you know," she spoke softly before pressing her lips into his, squeezing the hand that still held hers lightly before releasing her hold on him and stepping away. "Once the war is over, I'm sure we'll enjoy the trying bit too," the witch said with a bat of her eyelashes before pointing at the pan and turning her back to walk back to her seat. "I'll go sit back down so that you don't get distracted and burn the...–," Gianna began but stopped abruptly, feet stilling as an odd sensation washed over her as if something had... moved right by her, yet, nothing was there. It was like an aura she couldn't place, ill intent that was almost enough to make her queasy– hackles rising and goosebumps forming on her skin. "Sandwich," the witch finally finished her sentence, forcing her feet to continue the walk to her stool. She sat back in her seat, resisting the urge to look around the room to try and place where the aura was coming from knowing that nothing would be there; hands dropping to fiddle with the rings on her fingers to distract herself from the feeling.

[crunchystarz]

Hey so I was wondering if for your twst Self-aware au For Leona, Malleus or Idia (it dossnt matter) reader had a neighbor that they're really close with (they have keys, often drop by, bring food, ect) and they kinda have a thing for reader how would they react?

Hope you have a good day!

"Neighborly nuisance"

Yan!Leona Kingscholar x GN! reader

Cw- possessive behavior, jealousy, Leona's just a lil ass but when isn't he

A/N: this is super short but took longer to get out bc of school so gah sorry

Your neighbor was one of the first friends you made when you moved into your apartment. They were really kind and you two instantly hit it off. After a few years they honestly felt like family to you.

Whenever you cooked and had too many leftovers they'd get them. They even had a spare key and because they knew your schedule so well they dropped by whenever they knew you were free.

You were oblivious to the romantic feelings that started to grow just thinking it was them being their usual friendly self. Who didn't like this friendly behavior was the house warden you had taken in.

Leona woke up to you no longer in bed. This wasn't unusual behavior since you'd often wake up way before him. The beast man got out of bed and felt something off. A new smell. He didn't like it.

He found the source of the smell, it was all over you and some person he didn't recognize. Leona huffed walking over to you and resting his face into the crook of your neck.

"Morning " You spoke. He didn't properly reply just a mumble as he held onto you possessively. Your neighbor looked at you then him then back at you once more.

"[Name], whose this?" They asked, genuine curiosity lacing their voice. Leona didn't like the way they said your name. All lovey-dovey and sweet. He slightly growled.

"oh this is Leona, the guy I told you about" You replied with an awkward smile. Leona found himself smirking slightly, a small sense of pride washed over him when you mentioned talking about him.

"ooh I see"

"and Leona this is my favorite neighbor!" You introduced, Leona just huffed. He didn't like this guy but he'd live with it.

---

Until he couldn't anymore. Your neighbor was always around. It was so annoying. So desperate for your attention, it was honestly pathetic. They were head over heels for you and you were absolutely oblivious about it.

Leona lazily lounged on the couch recently waking up from a nap. You weren't home yet. Usually you'd already be home by now. His ear twitched when the sound of keys jingling at the door. He went to go greet you at the door.

Except it wasn't you and it was in fact your pesky neighbor. Leona's face turned. It was clear he was annoyed by just their presence.

"oh is [name] not my home?" They asked, holding something in their hands. The beast man wanted to just roll his eyes at their voice.

"No why?" He spoke, venom lacing his words. Your neighbor just awkwardly smiled as the hybrid practically towered over them.

"well I -"

"oh you're here what a nice surprise!" The two's attention found you. You were holding a few bags in your hands.

"[Name]!" your neighbor spoke a genuine smile spreading across their face at your presence. The brunette glared at him before his attention went back onto you.

"let me help" Leona spoke pushing past your neighbor causing them to stumble a bit. You gladly let him take the bags from you. You all made your way into the apartment fully.

Leona placed the bags on your kitchen counter. He basically let out a low growl when he watched your neighbor take your coat for you. Seriously they were such a suck up? Wouldn't matter anyway you were his so no matter how much they tried it wouldn't work.

He worked so hard to get here with you. Not that human who did nothing but be annoying.

Leona grimaced as you and your neighbor chatted away. He couldn't stand it. They were always over, seriously they don't know their place.

"You come over a lot don't you" The beast man spat. Moving behind you.

"I do stop by a few times, yeah" Your neighbor spoke with a shy smile as they turned their attention towards you.

The brunette scoffed and rolled his eyes. "Way more than a few times, don't ya have a life"

You were quick to lightly shove the house warden. "Leona! That's rude" you scolded the man. You could sense how uncomfortable your neighbor seemed.

"Maybe I should go, I have to feed my dog anyway I'll uh catch you later [Name]..." They said awkwardly shifting.

"you go do that" Leona muttered, still loud enough for you both to hear. You gave them an apologetic expression already making a mental note to bring them left overs as an apology.

Once the door shut you turned to Leona with a stern face.

"What is your problem!" You stated, crossing your arms.

"My problem is that they just keep sniffing around the place, around you" He defended, tail twitching.

"Leona they're my friend you can't just be-"

"Friend?" the beast man interrupted, he huffed before continuing "You sure they’re not looking for something more?”

You rolled your eyes. “They’re just a neighbor, Leona. You’re reading too much into it.”

“Am I?” Leona walked closer. He stopped just close enough to not be in your face. “You spend enough time with them; people might start thinking you’re interested.”

“And if I am?” you teased, with a devilish smirk.

His tail flicked sharply. “You’re not.” The low growl in his voice left no room for argument, though he masked it with a smirk of his own. “Because you already have me.” He said a bit softer this time.

You rolled your eyes as he moved closer and lazily rested his head into the crook of your neck

MASTERLIST

[skauni]

Social Anxiety And Costume Parties

!WARNINGS!: Mentions of Alcohol, Smoking, Mostly Fluff.

König didn’t typically like social activities, but he loved Halloween. He liked Halloween because he got to A) eat candy, and B) Spend time dressing up with couple costumes with you, his lover.

Of course, since it was spooky season you two decorated the house for Halloween before turning on a spooky movie.

The movies, of course, continued all the way till Halloween. 31 movies for 31 days.

Of course, the first movie was “The Corpse Bride” because it was the start of the month and you always start with Tim Burton movies. As always, König cried at the altar scene. It’s not his fault, Schatz! He’s a big crybaby with heartwarming or sad movie and tv show scenes, you know that.

The next day he was shopping, then found some cute couples onesies. Better bet your ass he was looking for a Ghost Face onesie that fit his 6’10” and beefy ass figure. Somehow, by some miracle of God, he did. And he was so glad because GAH DAYUM DID YOU LOOK ADORABLE GEEKING OUT ABOUT THE MATCHING GHOST FACE ONSIES! What movie did you watch that night? Scream. Obviously. And then after watching one you OBVIOUSLY had to watch the other six! So that’s what the two of you basically did from October 2nd—8th.

Of course, the closer to Halloween you two got the more spooky foods you decided to test on König. You made cakes with Halloween colors, hotdogs that you made look like fingers. One time he found that you put new fake vampire teeth in the middle of all the donuts in the box he just bought. That earned a snort from him, so he took a picture and sent it to you saying “Schatz! I think the donuts are hungry!!😱”

On the 23rd of October your WiFi unfortunately cut out so you ended up having to skip the movie. So, instead you guys watched 2 movies on the 24th to make up for it.

König knows you’re a social person, so if you want to go places where a lot of people are he’s hesitant but he’ll go because his social battery charging port(you) is going.

That being said, he walked around the costume store with you for 3 hours looking for cute couple costumes to wear to a costume party you two got invited to. Of course, you ended up buying Harry Potter costumes. You bought the costume for your Harry Potter house(your choice), and König bought a Hufflepuff house costume. He only really knew he was a Hufflepuff because you made him take the Pottermore quiz.

When the two of you got home, you got into your ghost face onesies and cuddled up on the couch to watch another Halloween movie. This process obviously repeats until October 31st itself arrives. To which you OBVIOUSLY have to watch his personal favorite horror movie: The Conjuring. Now, you didn’t really understand WHY he liked the movie, but you watched it with him nonetheless—even though you were hiding your face in his chest most of it. Yeah… that was probably the only reason he loved the conjuring: it scared you to the point of more cuddles.

When the time for the party rolls around you two get dressed in your costumes and go to the location of the costume party. You got König his beer and got yourself a nice little martini—to which he guarded with his life when you left for the restroom.

König kept getting bumped in the cramped spaces, making his social anxiety spike tremendously. When you came back you noticed. “König? Baby what’s wrong?” You asked. He just leaned down and buried his face in your shoulder. “It’s too much, Schatz…-” he whined out softly. You sigh and pat his back gently. “Let’s go outside then, yeah?” König nodded and took your tiny, soft hand in his massive calloused one. “Okay, Schatz…” he agreed.

Once the two of you were outside you sat down and watched passing cars to calm down. There were a few people smoking outside too so the two of you chatted quietly. Talking about the nice cool air or the food inside, maybe the stars of you could see them(which was doubtful).

“Hey, speaking of food I’m going back inside for some. Stay out here ok?” You said gently. Of course, he didn’t listen. He followed you inside like a lost puppy who can’t obey commands. “König! I thought I said stay outside!” You say in surprise when you turn and see him. He looked at the floor bashfully. “I’m sorry, Schatz, I just wanted to stay near you.” He said quietly. You sigh softly and hugged him, giving him his food. “It’s ok baby. Let’s go back outside so you don’t get overwhelmed, yeah?” You asked. He nodded. “Ja. That sounds good.”

The rest of the night was spent outside. Talking away and cuddling to escape the chilly breeze that blew in occasionally. Eventually you fell asleep, so he held you close and gently scooped you up, carrying you to the car. He buckled you in gently, leaning the chair back a bit so you slept comfortably. He closed the door gently, got in the drivers seat, started the car, and drove as carefully as he could home. When you two were home he carried you inside and took your shoes off before tucking you into bed. “Happy Halloween, mein Liebling.” He whispered into your ear as he cuddled up next to you in the bed, spooning you for the rest of the night.

@valscodblog @seconds-on-the-clock @thealtofvalleyxdoodles @writing-with-moss

[istharoth]

In love with a 2-D Character?! Vagastrom Edition!

Blurb: In which you are a character in a popular game the Tokyo debunker boys are coincidentally in love with.

↪ Alan Mido:

Also in the doesn't play games category.

He just sees Leo playing the game, and then he sees Tohma play the game and is a bit curious so he downloads it.

There's not much to do, it's a usual tapping game, and he can get behind it!

Cue the character selection screen where he accidentally chooses a random character which just happened to be you.

He doesn't see you until the second chapter, hearing the rumours about you killing someone gets him a bit curious.

THEN YOU COME INTO PICTURE AND GAH DAMN, You're so strong and caring but don't know how to express your love.

You're so. *sigh* He doesn't know how to explain it. He just finds you absolutely adorable and wants to be there with you to protect you.

He tries to get pictures with cosplayers following Tohma's example but he's only gotten a few pictures.

TRADITIONAL ART?! Traditional art. Has Sho take good pictures of his art and posts them on Twitter, very wholesome, very demure.

"The one time you're in love and it's a fictional character." - Leo probably.

His luck is unexpectedly very good. Gets all your editions, sometimes even doubles.

*Cue a card of you in an onsen* The very second someone shows him the picture, that's all he can think of. Cannot wait for when his work is done so he can play the game and potentially pull for your card.

Does not understand gacha rates. Alan: *does a ten pull. Doesn't get a character.* The game is broken, he'll try again at a later time.

Isn't the collector type, you just love him too much so you come home immediately. [his SR warding card loves me more than his SR loves me...alan come home, the kids miss you.]

↪ Leo Kurosagi

Only played the game because his Twitch chat asked him to. He asks them to select a character for him and they choose you.

He does not like you at first glance and selects another character, who coincidentally happens to be your friend.

He plays the second chapter while streaming and when the scene of you whimpering telling the man to put the knife down comes up, he hates you more.

Cue the transition of you being an absolute demon as the chapter passes.

You're an asshole? Sexy. [I read this in Na Jaemin's voice. *head in hands*]

You plan on killing him? and you're smart? and you manipulate?? Okay maybe you're not that bad...you're annoying, sure, but he doesn't hate you.

He's deluding himself into thinking he doesn't like you but every time you appear on screen, he has to stop himself from giggling like a highschooler who has a crush on someone.

He has a crush on you, he just doesn't know it yet.

He's the embodiment of "I hate this character" - puts up posters of the character on his wall.

His fans send him your merch just to spite him because they think he hates you. He doesn't particularly care about his fans, but he's frothing at the mouth whenever someone gives him your merchandise.

He doesn't spend his hard-earned money on you, but he uses the accounts of those old men he scammed to get you.

May or may not have had Sho cosplay you only to tell him he ruins your charm.

↪ Sho Haizono

Very casual player, likes a select few characters, says he plays for the gameplay but plays for the story.

Likely got into it because Leo and Alan were playing it, then he saw Subaru playing it, went "okay, peer pressure."

Based on the selection, he got the idea you were a delinquent, sure, and you had a nice voice. But nothing much about you? he selects you anyway because why not.

THERE YOU ARE IN THE PROLOGUE and he's absolutely loving the attitude. Disrespecting the cat-boy chancellor? Heck yeah.

Plays through the second chapter where you come up, a bit annoyed by your lack of will to do anything but relatable.

He likes your bike though, very cool. 10/10 would go on long night rides with you.

After he learns you like cooking and that your friend is really just like a toxic-ex-significant other, he really starts appreciating you. You went from 'okay' to 'I love you' scale real quick.

Whatever dishes you mention, he's going to make them right then and there, he'll put the game on pause and go into the kitchen just to make it.

He may or may not have cosplayed you once [The Fox Robe does cosplays too, I TRUST. If free clothes then cosplay? yes.] or more than once.

Has a plushie of you and those little mini plushie keychains attached to his keys. Has jewellery based on you, my boy is not down bad, he's just so in love with your design and you.

Probably has more things that remind him of you than your actual merch.

Candles? Candles based on you? Yes.

Prev [Frostheim] Next [Jabberwock]

[yippeeometer]

what would you say is your most nichest of niche headcannons?

nichcanon is that cali is an insufferable person. not even in a chill way. mans the perfect hypocritical leftist and im sooooooo sick of having all these perfect characters. hes soooo morally grey bc he sits at the table n preaches friendship but if a single southern state was to be nice to him he'd be rude back bc he automatically believes them to be beneath him bc of stereotypes. mashing him into a big paste please make him an asshole 2024

nichcanon 2 the souths and norths get on better w their opposite twin. north dakota likes south carolina etc. genuinely freaky when you see two sets of twins out and about. it started off as a way of retaliating at their own brothers but became a friendship

illi and tx could be GREAT friends over their equal disdain for their polar opposite children. tx and aus v illi and chicago. catch them texting each other in a panic WHAT DOES DIVA MEAN

speaking of diva wash and ore speak only in internet references and it drives the west insane. 'hey girlypop mama a meeting in front of u' have you considered ill eat you.

midwest states have 5x the bloodlust for each other than what is portrayed in fandom. these guys are twitching at the eyes thinking about having to talk to each other. the only region capable of liking each other to some degree is the ne becayse of their time as the og13 (+others)

flo is cute. in ten minute intervals. he would not be friends with many states in reality bc he is a cannibal crazy man and i truly believe that

gah utah can be both a good dad and husband as well as a closeted loser. i love him and his lavender relationship. this man loves his children yk he shares way too many pictures of them on work group chats and has to be kicked.

[sammy-is-a-writer]

My sweet bird..

Silly bird Wilbur fic! Only the second fic of mine in here so give me a break😭 fanfic under the cut! !!SMUT!!

"Watch my wings!" Wil argued with you when you came home. "i'm sorry, i'm sorry. You know i cant help but tease you once i come home!" Your little way of saying your home was playfully flicking at his wings. Wil yelling at you for doing that is a daily thing that happens at this point.

Once in the shower cleaning yourself from all the must and dirt from the day Wilburs clingy bird self tries his best to stay hidden while wait for. You in the bathroom but just barely you see his wings. "Beloved,I know your in the bathroom with me." You mumble tryign not to laugh as Wil blurted out "How did you know!!? I was silent and didn't even do anything!" "Your wings are quite large so it's obvious to see them through a glass shower door.." "Hmpf.." Wilbur mumbled you laughed at his pout but it came out louder then expected due to being in the shower.

You both weren't that hungry when dinner came around, but Wilbur was definitely craving something more.

He sighed quietly "Y'know beloved, we haven't had much time together since you have gotten that new job.... What a shame..." Wil choked out the last bit trying not to break his acting. "Wil, you know that I have been extremely busy with all my paperwork, and I already promised you that once I have less work, we will have more time together. You just have to...give me more time-" You spoke in a quiet tone trying to keep calm, Wilbur was quiet a pushy guy and always wanted his way in anything. "Awhh, come onnnn, just tonight please??" He begged softly as he got closer to you and held your hand. You were trying your hardest not to get upset at the sweet boy, he meant no harm, but God did he at the same time. You two continued to chat throughout dinner with Wilbur's nonstop begging for 'alone time' as you kept refusing him time and time again.

You sighed as Wilbur asked again while curled up on the couch watching a movie. He was getting annoyed himself and pulled you into a harsh kiss. You didn't pull away but instead leaned into the kiss was he fumbled with your hair and soon went to the collar of your shirt. you gasped out as he quickly pushed his tongue into your own mouth as your tongue instinctively collided with his tongue in a deep open-mouthed kiss. This is probably the most affectionate either of you have been ever since your job, and it was nice. Wilbur pulled away quickly gasping for air and me mumbled out and small chuckle and a "seems you missed me too, eh?" You let out a small groan of need and quickly pulled him closer and kissed him again, but this time you two went for each other's clothing to try and get it off as quickly as possible to actually continue in what both of you have been needing as of lately. "Fuckk...Wilb- Gah!" you quickly got caught off guard by him pulling off your shorts. Wilbur quickly chuckled as he held you close with his wings as you plucked one out playfully also giggling. He soon slid off your underwear and softly touched at you as you moaned out softly. He soon enough pulled off his own clothing and quickly spit on you and rubbed it into your stomach. you relaxed into his wings as he slowly cared for you but not quite going harsh with you.... yet.

"Shit-! William!" you moaned out as he banged into you time and time again without any stopping. You were pushed into the bed your back in a perfect arch just for Wilbur, your pupils blown out, drool running down you and the bed. Wilbur on the other hand continued his praises towards how well you were taking him. He was sweating quite a bit as he kept up his steady movements against your own body living off straight dopamine, his thoughts were cloudy with lust and his body might have been shaking at this point, but he kept it up for you as he pounded into till you hit your climax first. "Wil-!! So close!" you moaned out in mostly pleasure but a small amount of pain due to his cock being so much bigger than what you could take especially since you two haven't gone like this for a few months now. Soon before you could even call it you hit your peak as let out a final moan of complete pleasure, just as you lay Wilbur a few seconds later hit his own peak and so his seed spread with him collapsing on you panting.

"Thank you for reminding me why I'm with you..."

"Oh, shut your mouth..."

You two soon feel asleep too tired to clean up and Wil wrapped his soft and warm wings around the both of you, letting out a soft yawn.

[twistedworld101]

Chapter 10: The Fall of The Lord of Malevolence

Book 1: The Vengeful Teen

Chapter 10: The Fall of The Lord of Malevolence

[Classroom]

Malleus: For the last time, it wasn’t me!

Crowley: Malleus, this is for your own good.

Malleus: But I didn’t do it!

Crowley: Cease your excuses, isn’t this yours?

*Crowley shows Malleus the Roaring Drago that Yuu, Grim, Ace & Deuce found.*

Malleus: *Gasps* I was missing that last night and-

Crowley: Of course it is yours! Now, sit down.

*Malleus sits down in a chair*

Crowley: Draconia, for now on, you are going to be here instead of participating in any of your classes, by the end of each day, you can return to your dorm. And instead of going to your classes, you go and stay right here! And in fact, if I hear one more incident, I will expelled you and have one of the Diasomnia students who helped Idia from YOUR Overblot. Sliver to be the new Housewarden. Do I make myself clear?

Malleus: Crystal.

Crewel: Professor Crewel will be the first teacher to keep an eye on you.

*Then some of the Staff Ghosts appear*

Ghost A: Don’t worry, we’ll have eyes on him too, just as you requested.

Crowley: Splendid, I’ll be heading towards my office. And remember Malleus, 1 more incident and you’re expelled.

*Door shuts*

Malleus: 💭(I swear, I didn’t do it, I couldn’t find it last night. Lilia said that we can find it tomorrow, but I wasn’t expecting this.)

[Infirmary]

Trein: Was it really Malleus who injured you?

Idia: Well, I was trying to find a book that Ortho lost for his exams, so I did what any big brother would do. Finding it for him.

*Flashback*

[Interior hallway (night)]

(Last night)

Idia: Alright, it has to be here somewhere.

???: Looking for something?

Idia: Gah! Who are you?!

*It was a mysterious shadowy figure that looks like Malleus in his ceremony robes*

Idia: Malleus?!

*The mysterious figure beats up Idia*

Idia: What’s the big idea?

*Idia hits on the ground*

Idia: Wait a minute. You’re the guy who-

*Then a blast of green light brightens Idia*

Idia: Gahhh!

*End of flashback*

[Infirmary]

Idia: And that’s it.

Trein: Alright, and don’t worry, we’ll keep an eye on him.

[Library (night)]

(After school)

*2 mysterious figures were having a chat*

??? #1: Why having a chat here?

??? #2: Because, there’s nobody here. Thanks for framing Malleus, to be honest, you’re a real bruiser.

??? #1: Your welcome, doing a great voice expression and putting on ceremony robes and a headband of Malleus’s horns was just perfect.

??? #2: Yeah, and we had to ensure that Malleus is behind the chickenpox spell on the twins, thanks to me. Anywho, the others are almost done with the “Thing” I been planning.

??? #1: Good, and soon, am I going to get what I wanted?

??? #2: Yes, once we soon activate the plan.

??? #1: Good. We should head back to our dorms anyway, night.

??? #2: Night.

[Diasomnia Dorm, Malleus’s Room (Night)]

Malleus: *Sighs* Tomorrow is Thursday and then 2 more days til the Youth Festival. And I didn’t injured Shroud, yet people still think I did it, I wish that just at least a few people will know that I didn’t do that awful crime.

*Malleus goes to sleep and begins to have a dream*

(In Malleus’s dream)

Malleus: Hmm? Why is it so dark?

*Malleus uses his magic to lighten up the scenery*

[Disasomnia Dorm, Lounge (During Overblot)]

Malleus: Why are there thorns all around here?

???: Why? Why? Why nobody wants to be friends with me?

Malleus: Hmm?

*The voice was another Malleus but in Overblot form*

Malleus?: I tried to be nice, everyone fears me no matter what, I don’t understand. And now everyone hates me, why? why? WHY?

Malleus: Is that me? How dreadful!

Malleus?: Dreadful? Everyone fears us and hates us, surely we just want at least, a true friend.

Malleus: True, everyone feared me because of my powers, and I didn’t injured Shroud and didn’t poxed him and the twins. Rollo Flamme was right before about that I one day bring disaster to the world, I never mean to hurt anyone especially Child Of Man. You are me and I am you.

Malleus?: Hahahahaha! That is true, I am you! Lilia, he and Grandmother been keeping such secrets from us for years! We been trying to find someone to be our friend, for years!

Malleus: True, but I have changed my ways and even so, everyone fears me and now they all hate me because for what I did to them all.

Malleus?: Yes, true, but I won’t let you do that reformation nonsense!

*The appearance of the dream Overblot Malleus changes into Malleus’s Overblot Phantom*

Malleus: Is that a dragon, like the one the Thorn Fairy transformed into?

Malleus?: They hurt us! You will get stabbed and fell off a cliff with me! And even though you’ll be turned into ashes, everyone will still fear you in their hearts! For all eternity!

Malleus: They didn’t hurt me, I did it myself. No one to blame but myself.

???: We meet again.

Malleus: Huh?

*It was Rollo Flamme*

Rollo: Hehehehe, hahahahaha! Malleus Draconia.

Malleus: (Angry) Flamme!

Rollo: Indeed, in the flesh. I was right all along, you ARE a villain!

Malleus: Perhaps, but I shall redeem myself and starting by facing my demons, which is you both! Now you’ll deal with me and all the powers of the Abyss!

*A green aura was getting many drops of black guck, then a Diasomnia magic pen’s green Magestone was getting drops of black guck and then turns completely black*

*Malleus went Overblot but still remain conscious*

Malleus: Let’s settle this, once and for all.

Rollo: So be it. You vile monster. Dark Fire!

*Rollo transforms into his fiery form*

*Then a battle begins*

(Before turn 1)

Rollo: You will face my judgement!

Malleus?: You will fear my wrath!

Malleus: No, it is you who will fear my wrath! And your new salvation will end tonight!

Rollo: Never again! Malleus Draconia!

Malleus?: RAHHHHHHHH!

(After turn 1)

Malleus?: Give up, face it, we all know that you will always be alone!

Rollo: Exactly.

Malleus: You’re both wrong. I will have Lilia, Sliver and Sebek to keep me company. And even if they’re gone, I won’t care what people think of me! And I don’t care if I’m alone!

(After the final turn)

Malleus?: NOOOOOOOOO!

Rollo: Impossible!

Malleus: GAHHHHHHHHHH!

*Malleus unleashes a huge wave of green fire against his monster and Rollo*

Malleus? & Rollo: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

{To Be Continued}

[mama-qwerty]

If I was within driving range, I would drive over to your house and give you a huge hug right now (Plus bring Shadow dog to be silly and dance around until he makes you laugh) I hope you have a good day <3

Ames, I love you. 💜

I was just thinking this morning how nice it would be if you (or any of my moots!) lived close by, so we could meet up and go for walks, or see a movie, or hit the bookstore, or just hang out and bullshit.

I love you all and really enjoy chatting and such online, but GAH! I would so love that in-person meetup too.

Ames, you are a treasure, and I love you to bits. 💜💜

[trigun-sims-shenanigans]

park day !!!!

knives, wanting to not spend the day at home apparently, has dragged vash to the park to play chess at like,,,, 6 am

vash, however, didn't get breakfast before they left so he grilled burgers dlsjfldj

but ! nai did get his wish and they played a game

nai is thinking about gardening dkljfslkdjf (and vash tried to distract him by mocking im lol)

anyway,,, Nai won and was riding high on a confidence boost

where is he going? you might ask,,,,

he spotted a wild snapdragon

thank you, nai, for the update

vash and nai chatted together and were cute i love them they are friends and brothers and have no childhood trauma

vash actually decided that since the day was so nice, he called up a bunch of people to join them !

first up is meryl,,, who was so sad ??

she went to the bathroom to give herself a pep talk

Milly is here too !

she went straight for the chess table

somebody happened to notice her....

and now Milly is gonna destroy him at chess

Vash mentions to Meryl that Livio is coming,,, but she's preoccupied LOL

i didn't even have to prompt them and they sat on the bench together and chatted T-T

liv finally showed up ! and he's spotted knives >:)

ope,,, vashmeryl cut back,,, vash is telling meryl something crazy

AH IT MADE HER LAUGH ARE YOU JOKING

SHE'S SO CUTE

her little bout of sadness came back, but vash is determined to keep her happy

(gah i love these two silly kids)

[amphiptere-art]

Agh. Every single time I say I can do it then I'm not.

Blood Moon gets his claws removed by Black Star.

Blood Moon: Hello? I hope I'm not too late early.

Black Star: You're not late or early. Just get over here.

Blood Moon: Oh. I was just concerned. I'm using the table or a less intimidating bench.

Black Star: Whatever fucking one you want. It's not that hard to do either.

Blood Moon: Right right. So I was hoping maybe we could chat while you- woah

Eclipse: Hi!

Blood Moon: Hi Eclipse. What are you doing down here.

Black Star: He follows me wherever I go. Plus he's a great distraction for you. I don't need my work to be slowed down by chatter.

Eclipse: Yes yes I help. Make it faster!

Blood Moon: Well I'm sure Black Stars plenty fast. Although I have a little gift.

Eclipse: Gift?

Black Star: What the fuck would you give him?

Blood Moon: Well I have some delectable fidget toys. My companion likes them also. I was wondering if you would like some eclipse?

Eclipse: You give me toys!? Where where. What is it!

Blood Moon: I have plenty to pick from don't worry. What do you like here?

Black Star: Dear God how many do you have?

Eclipse: What all do? What all do?

Blood Moon: Well they all do different things. This one moves and this one clicks. This one has a button on it.

Eclipse: No button! no, no, no hurts!

Blood Moon: Okay okay no buttons. No buttons or clicks or levers. Here how about this one? Nice and quiet. I see it folds around and around. Lots of different positions. Is that one better?

Eclipse: Humm. No no button. Moves. It moves!

Blood Moon: Yeah they all move.

Eclipse: I like, I like. I make it stick and then I make ball. And then I make something else. Something and another something. Hehehhehe.

Blood Moon: I'm glad you like it. How about you go have fun with it over there.

Eclipse: Yes, yes, yes. Fun fun thing! Fun thing, fun thing.

Blood Moon: Hehe. I bet you'll have lots of fun. Now. My part removal yes?

Black Star: I see what the fuck you're doing.

Blood Moon: Pardon?

Black Star: You're making sure he's distracted. So you can take all your time talking to me. I'm not a damned fool. You talking ain't going to do shit!

Blood Moon: I'm not trying to change you Black Star. I just wanted some peace and quiet to ourselves. Better to get work done with right?

Black Star: Quiet so you can do your goddamn therapy, or whatever the fuck it is. It won't work!

Blood Moon: I just want to talk about how your day's going. Normal work talk. We don't have to talk about you, and we don't have to talk about sun and moon. I just want to know my new neighbors.

Black Star: Fuck you. Just sit down and give me your goddamn hands already!

Blood Moon: Ok. Ok.

Black Star: I'm assuming since you sat down on a bench you're fine if I turn off your nerves manually.

Blood Moon: Oh yes. Understand it might be a bit painful at first. I just prefer that my code not be touched.

Black Star: Whatever. As long as you know the first few picks will be painful it's fine.

Blood Moon: I am glad you know your way around these instruments. I understand you might not have had a chance to take a position in parts and service. But you seem fairly good at it for someone that has, I understand, no training in it.

Black Star: I learned how to be good around these things because I had to. Fucking mechanics don't know shit.

Blood Moon: Do you enjoy it? Sounds more so something you had to do than a hobby. Agh.

Black Star: ..... Mah! Do you have to like a hobby? I had to do it. Now I just do it. Better than the damned theater.

Blood Moon: Would you want to work somewhere else but the theater? Ahh. I don't know necessarily what areas are open in the Plex. But say that they all were. Where would you go? Gah.

Black Star: Hell if I know. I just stood wherever they fucking put me.

Blood Moon: Gah. Well if you had to choose where would you go?

Black Star: ..... Agh? ... I don't know. I guess parts and service since I'm good at it. Otherwise would be nice to work in like... The arcade? Maybe golf. Some place where you don't have to be so out there.

Blood Moon: So you would like someplace quieter? Agh. I suppose that would be nice. I guess the theater is quite noisy to you then. Hum!

Black Star: Oh you have no idea! Everybody's whining and calling out for the next act. I'm glad Eclipse enjoys it. I'd rather stay behind the curtains.

Blood Moon: So you do the stage work? Ahh!

Black Star: Basically. Pulling curtains, making eclipse disappear under the floor. Got the smoke machine, got the ropes to haul the props. Busy busy busy busy.

Blood Moon: Hum! Do you like being busy?

Black Star: Kinda. Hold your teeth.

Blood Moon: What?- Ahhhh!gggggg.

Black Star: No more fussy nerves. Finally I can get these claws out. Why do you even have them? Other than your name you don't seem that violent.

Blood Moon: Haha. And unfortunate history to put it simply.

Black Star: What kind of unfortunate history?

Blood Moon: Humm. If I tell you something you have to tell me something.

Black Star: Oh don't pull that crap.

Blood Moon: I'm simply saying I'm not willing to put my life out unless you are.

Black Star: Agh meh grr. Fine! I'll tell you a bit about mine and you tell me a bit about yours, Happy?

Blood Moon: Fine by me. Reason I have claws is cuz I had to use them.

Black Star: Wouldn't you have worked in a daycare though?

Blood Moon: You have to give me something of yours.

Black Star: Agh! I've worked in the theater and that's why I'm still in the theater. I never did daycare shit.

Blood Moon: Well then I suppose we're quite equal then. Like many newer AI I could really be put anywhere. I was bought out. They wanted a killer.

Black Star: Killer... Did you like it?

Blood Moon: I didn't know much else at first. Put deep down I don't think I ever did like it.

Black Star: And your companion?

Blood Moon: I don't know. He was before me. Whatever they did to him though scarred him for life.

Black Star: Are you even get out of a gig like that? Even with the rights, humans are asses.

Blood Moon: Give me some of yours.

Black Star: Grrrrr. I'm old. Company wanted something new. Guess they saw how much I hated my life. So they got the lovely sun and moon to do their own act.

Blood Moon: There's a feeling there was more irritation to that then you are leading.

Black Star: Give me some of yours~

Blood Moon: Ha. To be honest I don't know how I got out. I had to save my companion from scrapping and then scrambled to get out before they knew. I was lucky some kinder folks were outside.

Black Star: Hum. I guess you were lucky. And I hated the theater. But it's all I had. Had to make sure I looked nice for the show. They all treated me nice. And then they showed up. And suddenly I was a sour puss.

Blood Moon: That is. Unfortunate.

Black Star: Yeah unfortunate no kidding. There your hands are all done. Let me just reconnect this.

Blood Moon: Oh th-aank! You...

Black Star: You're welcome. Now I'm going back to the stage. He should go back to whatever the fuck you do.

Blood Moon: All right. I'll see you later. Bye.

Black Star: Get out. Bye....... Eclipse. We have to go back!

Eclipse: Oh oh?! Are you all done?

Black Star: Yeah.

Eclipse: Oh oh. I sorry. Supposed to distract. Forgot.

Black Star: It's fine. It wasn't bad.

Eclipse: Not bad? You hate the new ones? Why not bad?

Black Star: Think I learned about as much about him as he wanted to learn about me.

Eclipse: ... You traded information?

Black Star: I- yah... It was nice.

Eclipse: What if he lie? That would be very very bad.

Black Star: Well if he lied you can go rip him up. But I think he was telling the truth.

Eclipse: What tells you?

Black Star: ..... The claws.

Eclipse: ... What do with them? Moon will be suspicious if we leave them here.

Black Star: Might as well make use of them.

Eclipse: Where?

Black Star: ... You'll see.

[ghosts-and-blue-sweaters]

11, 20, and 21! :D

Answering for my Ghostbur-centric modern AU :D Hi, Pinestripe!!

Is there any relationship that's different in this au than in the source material?

YES! Ghostbur & Dream, most absolutely! They are brothers in this fic! Step-brothers, to be precise; they met when Ghostbur was 16 and Dream was 14, when Ghostbur’s mother + Dream’s dad got together. Ghostbur & Dream quickly became very close, and they love each other a whole lot.

It’s been… strange, writing these two in This kind of relationship! Canonically, c!Dream and c!Ghostbur didn’t interact very much. They were never close at all, and Dream was the one who killed Ghostbur for crying out loud.

I’m not too sure why my brain came up with the idea of making them brothers, but DUDE I’ve been having some of the most fun writing them + figuring out their messy brotherly relationship. Dream & Ghostbur love each other deeply, but their relationship is not healthy. It’s been so interesting to think about.

Tommy is also in this fic, and he and Ghostbur are brothers (which is pretty much how they were canonically) but… Tommy is four years old in this fic :) He is simply so tiny. And Ghostbur is about 23 so there is a Big age gap. It’s so freakin cute 😭 Ghostbur is trying so hard to be a good older brother (and sort of a parent as well, because Tommy’s bio-parents aren’t in the picture so Ghostbur’s mainly the one caring for him) and he loves Tommy to the moon and back and Tommy loves him more than anyone else and GAH!!

Dream & Tommy are also brothers!! Dream is around 21 years old, so there’s quite a big age gap for them too. Dream loves & cares about Tommy a lot, but there’s a sort of distance between them. The truth of the matter is that if Dream had to choose between Tommy and Ghostbur, he would choose Ghostbur without hesitation. He doesn’t love Tommy as much, and even though Tommy is only four, he can definitely pick up on that. That’s why Ghostbur is Tommy’s favorite brother lol

Share THREE headcanons! But about different characters.

!!!

Dream has really bad panic attacks. They’re debilitating and scary, and if he doesn’t have Ghostbur around to help him calm down, then things get Real bad. Ghostbur is very very good at calming Dream down though :’)

Ghostbur is a librarian :D He loves his job so so much oh my gosh. He never wants to do anything else for a living; he simply loves being a librarian That Much. It’s quiet and there’s So many books and he loves getting to chat with the people who check books out and!! He loves his job!!

Eret is also a librarian :) He and Ghostbur work together! Eret’s not a main character in this story by any means, he’ll only show up a little bit, but he’s friendly & nice, and he also enjoys his job! He and Ghostbur get along quite well :)

[bonus answer because I just remembered it and I think you’ll really like it] Dream & Ghostbur ran away from home as teenagers (for complicated reasons) and while they were trying to figure things out, they ended up going into a church because it was cold outside and they didn’t exactly have anywhere else to go to for shelter. When they walked inside, there was a guy on the stage playing “Blown Away” on an acoustic guitar, singing for the congregation. Ghostbur had never really done church or religion at all before, and he didn’t think about it much, but he really really liked hearing that song. He was disappointed when Dream decided to leave, because he wanted to stay inside and hear that song play over and over and over again.

What makes you most excited about this fic?

Oooh… hm. Honestly… kinda all of it? It’s been a really long time since I’ve been this excited about a fic of mine. I’m pretty sure the last time I got this excited & happy was last September! It was also for a Ghostbur modern AU lol

But yeah, I’m pretty excited about this whole AU :D The characters have been super fun to work with, I’m loving their backstories, I think the plot is compelling, and GHOSTBUR!!! Ghostbur in general!!!

[penumbrialhexandroga]

I put this in a discord chat im in but i wanted to put it here too. Today i got diagnosed by my therapist with c-ptsd.

Hhhh today is a day of surthriving. Had therapy this morning and was rough, but i was able to communicate some of my frustrations well. Got some clarification on stuff. Like he said forget about any of the schizophrenia stuff, i dont have it, so thats a relief. He said for a clinical dx i do have CPTSD. And that my episode that id had before when i started seeing him was a dissocaitive episode. So it was nice to get clarification on that i was thinking it was like a psychotic or manic or something but dissociative makes sense with what all went on. Ugh gah but then talked with a real young part and stuff coming up and just ugh fuck i hate. People. Just very heavy. Having things validated. But im so grateful for the coping mechanisms ive developed. Hhhhhhh fuck its just hard. Heavy heavy heavy. Just trying so hard to keep every thing contained so i can get through work. Thank god for Work Mode 🙏. Id been dxed with ptsd already but i did suspect it was cptsd but man having that validated by a therapist ugh i just feel like ive been taking punches and punching brick walls >.< idk i just wanted to express this all somewhere. "Put it out there"

Thats what i put in the chat earlier.

Idk i wanted to write about it i guess. He was saying too how like a diagnosis yknow its fluid it can change. Which im fully on board with i know it can only really be a snapshot of your current whatever experiences. But one thing i really appreciate about getting that dx and that validation and assurance is that it supplies me the language to tell my story. I realized that that was one issue that i had with how generally non-pathologizing my therapist is. Its also something i appreciate about him though, but i just felt like i couldnt really. Like not even tell my story but know my story. I felt lost and confused and uncertain about what my experience was and how i fit in with the world and people around me.

Who really am i? What defines me as an individual? It helps me answer these questions more fully. Not to say my diagnoses are all that i am or can capture the complexity of me as a being.

Its incredibly validating to do this work. I feel alive and autonomous in a way i never really have before. Some of the parts i work with are so so young. If i wasnt doing this work with a therapist i dont think i would really be able to do it. So im very grateful for my circumstances that allow me that. Although i can tell my therapist wants to do more frequent sessions, but it is expensive and insurance sucks so. Idk. Is what it is.

Ugh but this work also fucking sucks and makes things so so hard. But i know im better for it. Gahhahahshbsgdgdgdhd.

Oh man im also really glad too he labeled what that episode was. I was thinking it was a psychotic or manic and maybe i had bipolar, bc some of my family has been dxed with that. But no he said it was CPTSD. and a dissociative episode. Which man even just writing that out again its just. I cant even really identify how it makes me feel its just this kinda hmmm pressure?? Electrical flux? Along the back of my head.

Im grateful for being able to communicate better with my parts too. I was able to get across some things today that i havent been able to for a while and im glad things went well, even if it got tough. Really friggin tough. I know im moving in the right direction.

Id already been diagnosed with ptsd but that was through my psych who specialized in autism and idk it didnt really sink in. Its different now getting diagnosed by someone who knows me very well, ive been seeing him for like over two years now, so i have a lot of trust in his oppinion. But gosh so many raw nerves. Plus its c -ptsd which like, doesnt mean its worse than ptsd or anything lol some people seem to think that but thats more what i was suspecting. It just made more sense to me than standard ptsd with all the dissociation. But i feel really validated and seen and heard and hmm self assured even! Which is so rare for me. I feel like there was a lot of movement and change today. So this post is really just to commemorate it all. Getting diagnosed with cptsd tho, for me its very different than it was getting diagnosed with autism. Maybe thats because of meeting with that part right after tho :/

[misqnon]

hewwo i would love to hear about the kamabakka kingdom reunion !!

everyone i know who i've told this fic about wants me to write it So Bad but i keep not getting to it SCDKJNFVD

its basically another "let's rewrite sanji's timeskip to be less transphobic" but in a backwards kinda way where sanji and the strawhats end up on momoiro island after the timeskip and sanji's scared the strawhats will hear about all the gay shit he did (and that's exactly what happens) (except he wasnt as much of an asshole and he's just embarrassed about it actually)

here's the summary i wrote for it: The Straw Hats run into a devil fruit power similar to Kuma's, though thankfully less dangerous- instead, it's just annoying and inconvenient. They’re flung back into Paradise and follow the log pose to the closest island in an effort to get their bearings. Unfortunately for Sanji, the pink trees and peachy beaches are all too familiar. 

and bc i have 8000 words of it just sitting in my drafts...here's a snippet from it too

Iva nods. “Caroline?”

“Yes, Iva?” 

“Fetch me the Den Den Mushi, would you?”

Caroline is off in a flash. 

Iva makes nice with Robin in the meantime, the two of them chatting about something with friendly smiles that make Sanji’s stomach turn. He does not like this. These two worlds were never supposed to mix. Hell, he was hoping he’d never have to tell the crew where he spent those two years apart. As he finishes his smoke a few of the other queendom residents begin trailing in from a side hallway, brightening when they see him. He anxiously pulls and lights another.

Luckily, Caroline returns with the transponder snail quickly enough. 

“Who are you going to call?” Iva asks.

Nami picks up the den den and begins dialing. “Traffy, probably. He shouldn’t be too far from our last location, and Luffy can usually convince him to do our bidding.” She says, holding the snail closer as it begins ringing. It rings just four times before a shy voice answers on the other line.

“H-Heart Pirates, you’ve reached Bepo!”

“Why’d you answer it like we’re a business!?” Someone squawks in the background. There’s a brief shuffling, a frightened squeak, and a sigh, and then Law’s voice comes over the receiver. 

“Hello?” He asks, monotone voice sounding tired, as always. 

Regardless, Nami feels relief wash over her to hear their ally’s voice. “Traffy! This is Nami. We have a bit of an issue-”

“TRAFFYYYYY! YOU GOTTA HELP US!” Luffy wails, latching onto Nami’s arm and whining into the phone. 

It’s almost audible the way Law leans away from the phone, his voice quieter before he sounds a normal volume again “-Quiet down, Strawhat. What’s wrong?””

Nami pushes her captain back out of the way with little effort. “We’ve hit a bit of…roadblock. Some teenager with an overpowered devil fruit ability teleported us all the way back to Paradise.”

“What?”

“Please don’t make me say it again. I don’t like facing the reality of the situation.” She whines.

“Sounds tough, but…What do you want me to do about it?”

Nami presses her fingers together, pulling out her sweetest, most pleading voice. “Well…We were kinda hoping you might go after them for us? And get them to undo it?”

“...”

“Because otherwise we’ll be stuck on the other half of the Grand Line for the foreseeable future and undo all the progress we’ve made thus far?” She squeaks, again.

“...” There’s another beat, then an inhale-

Luffy’s crowing into the speaker again. “PLEEEEEASE, TRAFFFYYYYYYYYY-”

“GAH-! ALRIGHT, FINE, FINE!”

Nami and Luffy brighten with glee. “YIPPEE!! THANKS, TRAFFY~” Luffy laughs, Nami’s eyes sparkling in relief beside him. They iron out a few more kinks while a steady crowd floods in from the other halls, having sensed a commotion. Fresh faces reach the island every now and then, but never in such a large group- and what a strange one it is, too. The queens- some shyly, and some not so shyly- make their way over to the group, until at some point Nami and Luffy turn back around to find every crew member at the whim of a group of queens. 

Quite a few are gathered around Sanji, spitting much of the same that Caroline and Iva have, though quite a few are also claiming how much they’ve missed him, all met with a nervous blush and anxious chain-smoking. Once they realize Nami’s watching, a few pull her over to where they’re bombarding Robin with questions, a mix of recommendations and inquiries about beauty, fashion, and hair. Though a bit taken aback at first, Nami soon finds herself glad to talk about something fun for a change, easing into the conversation quickly.

Franky’s attracted a small army. The resident’s compliment his style, his looks, his body modifications- and the shipwright is eating it all up. They’re all clearly vibing, and even when Sanji pokes an eye over at someone asking Franky if he’ll dress up with them, all he gets in response is a boisterous laugh from Franky, and a, “Not really my style, but I’ll try anything once!”

Brook’s covered in a crowd of Soul King fans (“I’VE PERFORMED TO SO MANY OF YOUR SONGS!”) and Chopper’s enjoying the attention from residents calling him cute- many of which correctly call him a reindeer on the first try- not a tanuki. 

Zoro is one of the other more popular receivers of ogling- though his audience mostly seems to be interested in not-so-subtly flirting with him and not much else. Sanji watches with a glare, and Zoro just smirks back at him, only happy that it’s making Sanji grossly uncomfortable. 

Jinbei has a small fanclub (many fellow revolutionaries make up the island’s population, too) and poor Usopp can’t escape a trade of inappropriate jokes made about his nose- but nonetheless, the crew is already fitting in swimmingly. 

‘Cept Sanji, of course.

Iva eventually takes mercy on him, calling attention to the room and shooing his subjects away from their new guests. “Alright, everyone! Let’s give our new roomies some room. Sanji-boy, why don’t you show them to the guest chambers? You know, the ones right next to your old room? That you never used?” Iva says, teasing at first and then devolving into sour by the end again.  Regardless, she does get that little kicker in about him having lived here, and when she sees Sanji flush she grins. Once you’ve all get settled get down here and help me make dinner, won’t you?”

Sanji grinds his heavily-used cigarette between his teeth, but ultimately doesn’t disagree. With a heavy hang of his shoulders he juts a thumb behind him, signaling for the Straw Hats to follow. 

“Wait-” Nami says. “Shouldn’t someone stay to watch the Sunny?”

Iva shakes their head. “Don’t worry about it, darling. It’ll be safe on our shores. We don’t get many enemies around here.”

A few of the crew whispers how this really is paradise- and Sanji makes a quiet, conflicted noise that dies in his chest and crumples to the ground along with the ash of his cigarette.

[writingwhimsey]

All's Fair In Love & War- Nobunaga Ch. 9

Chapter 9

The rest of my stay in Azuchi passed by in a blur of councils, meetings, and working on trying to find more merchants willing to open trade with my land, inviting them to the festival as a trial period. Many of them were warm to the idea and agreed easily. I was happy that it seemed the festival would be turning out nicely.

My nights…they would have been spent playing Go with Nobunaga and chatting…had I not been avoiding them and making up excuses not to play. In fact…I had started doing my best to avoid Nobunaga. I needed the space to figure out my thoughts and feelings…it was just too confusing to be near him sometimes…especially alone…at night…in one of our rooms.

It was now the night before we were to be departing for my territory. I was sitting out on the veranda, sipping some sake as I looked up at the stars. My thoughts weren’t far from Nobunaga, as they seemed to constantly stray to him. It had been weeks since the last private meeting between he and I…and yet if I closed my eyes I could still feel the warmth of his touch.

Why did I tell him I didn’t mind if he touched me? I mean…that sounds like a confession if I’ve ever heard one. But what I was confessing to…I didn’t exactly know. It’s not like I was a stranger to romantic feelings…yet this just…it felt different. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why or put into words what it all meant…or maybe I could, but I didn’t want to.

“There you are.”

I was pulled from my thoughts by the very voice I had secretly been longing to hear. I jumped slightly as I turned to see Nobunaga approaching me, coming to sit at my side. “I’m not exactly hiding.” I replied, having regained my composure, though my heart was still beating a bit harder in my chest.

“Anymore you mean?” Nobunaga asked, a teasing smile on his handsome lips.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I have just been busy.”

“Busy avoiding me.” Nobunaga countered.

“I have not.” I lied.

“Then what have you been doing?” He asked. “And why do you look like you are ready to flee right now?”

“I am not.”

“Good…because I would be disappointed if you left.” Nobunaga told me.

Gah…and there went my heart. Why did his eyes look warm as he said that? “And why would that disappoint you? Are you wanting to reclaim victory over me once more?”

Nobunaga chuckled. “I have come to enjoy your company and our conversations.” He told me. “My nights have been longer without you.”

I felt my breath catch at his words. He…he missed me? “Why?” I found myself asking. “Why have you come to enjoy my company so much?”

“You are an interesting woman, Ava.” Nobunaga told me, reaching for my sake cup and pulling it from my fingers. He was bringing it to his own lips and sipping…sipping from the cup my own lips had been on. “I find myself…thinking about you even when you are not around.”

I looked at Nobunaga as he spoke. It seemed he was just as confused about what was happening between us as I was. For as fierce as he looked in battle…here in the dark of the night talking about us… he seemed so innocent and vulnerable.

“When you came to the garden crying that day…I found your distress…caused me discomfort.” He went on. “I didn’t like seeing you in such a state. I feel as though…I would do anything to see you smile and hear your laugh. I enjoy conversations with you. You do not flatter me or cow to me. You… challenge me.”

“It would appear…we are in the same boat.” I found myself admitting. Something about the way Nobunaga looked as he spoke told me…he wasn’t lying and nor did he completely understand what was going on between us. I was then reaching back over for my sake cup, taking it from him and holding it to my lips to sip. I could still feel the echo of Nobunaga’s warmth on the cup. Was this a preview of what it might be like to kiss him?

I shook the thought from my head before finishing off the rest of the cup before reaching for the bottle and refilling it and downing the next cup.

“Are you trying to lose all your inhibitions?” Nobunaga asked, an amused smile on his face.

“No…just…I don’t even know.” I answered. “Shouldn’t you be resting? We leave on a bit of a trip tomorrow.”

“I don’t need much rest.” Nobunaga replied with a wave of his hand. He was then reaching for the sake cup and bottle, getting himself a drink once again. “Besides, I would much rather spend the evening talking to you.”

Stupid Nobunaga…stupid heart for pounding like that at his stupid words! And…why did I feel like maybe… this really could be different from what happened before? Why do I feel like…it WOULD be different…if only I could take that chance.

“What of you? Do you need rest?” Nobunaga asked, pulling me from my thoughts.

“I…uh…I don’t rest much either.” I replied. “I only need an hour or two of sleep a night and I am usually good to go…been that way for a few years now.”

I felt Nobunaga’s hand brushing my cheek, his thumb resting beneath my eye. “Why…do you look so sad when you say that?” He asked, his carnelian eyes boring into mine.

I wanted to turn away, but a force stronger than myself compelled me to still look at Nobunaga. And an even stronger force compelled me to answer him. “The last time I slept hard…I didn’t wake up in time…and assassins snuck in and killed my parents.”

Nobunaga looked at me, his hand still on my cheek. “You blame yourself…”

I shook my head. “No…but I won’t let it happen again. I won’t let anyone take anything precious from me again.”

Nobunaga’s eyes held mine even as his hand still rested on my cheek. “There is a fire in your eyes.” He said, his voice soft, though something about his tone indicated that…he was impressed or something perhaps.

Why was I telling him this stuff? What power compelled me to spill my inner thoughts to Nobunaga… and why did he seem to keep coming to pull more from me?

“You really are quite strong Ava.” Nobunaga told me, his hand slowly moving from my cheek. “I’ve truly never met anyone like you.”

“I could say the same about you, Nobunaga.”

He chuckled. “Perhaps that is why…I feel so drawn to you then? And why you seem to be drawn to me as well.”

“We do seem to understand each other.” I agreed. “And…well I haven’t been bored since we’ve met.”

“Neither have I.” Nobunaga agreed.

“So…shall I go get the Goban?” I asked.

“No…I think we don’t need the game this night.”

“Alright.” I agreed.

We continued to share the sake as we sat under the moonlight, passing the cup back and forth. We both looked to the stars and while we chatted a bit more…we didn’t have much more conversation. I think…we were both on the verge of potentially sharing too much, but the silence was…comfortable. I wasn’t sure exactly when I became so comfortable…but apparently I became relaxed as at some point, darkness came for me and there was nothing more to the night.

Nobunaga was sitting on the veranda beside Ava, having taken the sake cup and looking up at the stars when he felt a sudden weight on his shoulder. He looked over, stunned to see the female warlord having fallen asleep, her head on his shoulder.

He smirked as he looked at her. She looked…peaceful and sweet in this state. The moonlight shown on her face, illuminating her in its silver glow. Nobunaga wasn’t sure why…but he liked that she felt comfortable and relaxed enough around him like this.

“You…are a strange one.” Nobunaga murmured to her sleeping form. He was setting the cup aside and moving, going to pick Ava up. For as fierce a fighter as she was…she was still so small and so light, easy for him to lift. He carried her into her guest room and placed her in the futon then he sat down at her bedside, looking at her.

“You vex me, Ava.” He murmured. “And fill me with the strangest desires.” Then acting on one of those strange desires, he leaned forward and pressed a kiss to her forehead. As he was pulling away, he heard her sigh in her sleep. Then she completely caught him off guard.

“Nobu…naga.” She murmured.

He looked at her in surprise, thinking he had woken her, but he soon came to the realization that she was sound asleep. “Are…you dreaming of me?” He murmured, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He found the thought strangely pleasing. 

As Nobunaga sat there watching Ava sleep for a while longer, he was struck by yet another strange desire. The next thing he knew, he was slipping into the futon next to her and pulling her soft warm body close. “Just a little while…I will indulge myself and hold you.” He murmured. “Then I’ll go to my own bed.”

Those were the words Nobunaga spoke. The promise he made himself. Though he wasn’t prepared for how good it felt having Ava’s warmth so close…how relaxed and comfortable he felt with her in his arms. His eyes soon drifted closed and he fell asleep and quite easily for the first time in many years.

[akuaya-eng]

(Main story) Chapter 6 - Episode 1

- INDIVIDUAL INTENTIONS -

Mere

Records of fallen angels…? The prince really desires something unusual.

Dia

I know it's here. All the records of the ages since this world began.

Mere

Hehe. Who knows. In any case, such records cannot be shown to outsiders. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Dia, but…

Dia

It seems you're mistaken. I'm not here with expectations. Show me the records of the fallen angels. That's an order.

Mere

Oh dear. Those who dwell in the Holy Land do not obey orders from anyone… Tell me, Dia. Why do you, a devil, take the risk of wanting to know about fallen angels? Entering the Holy Land should not be easy for a devil… Isn't it suffocating even now?

Dia

You're too full of yourself, Mere. This level of barrier is nothing to me… Why do I want to know about fallen angels? A meaningless question to buy some time. You have an idea, don't you? It's related to the truth about the calamity.

Kai

The truth about the calamity…

Tis

Is he talking about the one Dih caused?

Mere

An idea… I wonder what you're talking about.

Dia

… Even now you feign ignorance. There's no choice then. (charges energy) --I'll take it by force.

Kai & Tis

…!

Mere

Oh my. I would prefer if you leave peacefully… Kai, Tis. You understand.

Kai

Y-yes, Mr. Mere.

Tis

Isn't there another way? Well, okay…

Kai

Here he comes, Tis!

Dia

--Ha! (attacks)

Kai

(gets in front of Mere with Tis) Gah…!

Tis

Kai! Are you okay!?

Dia

Move aside, Kai, Tis. I only need Mere.

Tis

Hey, Dih, wait a second! (receives an attack) …! Geez! This isn't fun at all!

Kai

It's useless, Tis. Dia is serious. We have to face him seriously too… It's tough, but we have no choice… I'm sorry, Dia! (attacks)

Dia

(blocks) …You're finally getting serious. You weren't just a baby relying on your mother.

Tis

Now that you came all the way to the Holy Land, I wanted to play a different game… Haa! (attacks)

Dia

(blocks) Did you think you found an opening? Hah! (attacks)

Tis

Gah! Dih, you big dummy. I won't bring you any nice antiques anymore!

Kai

This isn't the time for that…

Mere

Wonderful, Kai, Tis. It seems your daily training is paying off. Your reaction speed has improved significantly. Next, focus on increasing the power of each strike.

Tis

Mere! Stop being so relaxed and do something!

Mere

If I step in immediately, it would hinder everyone's growth, don't you think? For Kai, Tis, and Dia too. This opportunity should contribute to the growth of each of your souls.

Dia

(charges) ………

Kai

Mere, it's dangerous!

Dia

---- ……! (attacks)

Kai & Tis

Waaah!

Mere

(blocks) ………

Tis

Oww~… Dih, you're strong…

Kai

Tis, are you hurt?

Tis

In a certain way…

Kai

Good. Mere, are you alright?

Mere

Yes, of course. As expected, Dia. Your magical power is truly remarkable.

Dia

You blocked that with a barrier. I'll commend you, Mere.

Mere

Hehe, being praised makes me happy no matter how old I get. It's a shame, but let's end this now. Ha…!

Dia

(gets restrained) …Guh… My body… won't move…!

Mere

I didn't want to do something like this. But it can't be helped since Mere's children are at their limit.

Dia

…Let me go…!

Mere

Just a little patience. I'll release you once you calm down. Until then--

Espada

--I will not allow you to touch my master!

Dia

…!

Espada

Haaah! (sword strike)

Dia

(restraints disappear) …! Espada, why are you here…

Espada

Lord Dia, are you safe? I have been searching for you.

Dia

If you came here, then… Adder and the others must be involved. Something must have happened over there too… Let's go. There's no time to chat leisurely.

Espada

Understood.

Mere

It's quite a busy day for visitors. Welcome, Espada. Why not relax in the Holy Land? Your master Dia also seems tired.

Espada

Don't be silly. You will pay for your disrespect towards Lord Dia.

Mere

Please don't say that. Now then--

??? (Vanis)

… You're as insidious and persistent as ever.

Mere

Wrath! You've come again. Mere is very, very happy.

Vanis

Dia, Espada. I've arranged for our escape.

Espada

Vanis…!? Why are you here…

Vanis

We'll talk later. Let's hurry before it gets worse.

Mere

I was just about to invite everyone for tea. How about you, Wrath?

Vanis

You're acting all relaxed, but inside you're frustrated, right? Sorry, but this time, you lose, Mere. It'd be a good time to hold a reflection meeting with the angels.

Mere

Wrath, you're talking so much…! Did something good happen? Ah, today is a very good day. I'd love to hear all about it over tea.

Vanis

… Tch. Persistent as ever. Ha! (restrains the three angels)

Kai

… Huh? My body… won't move…

Tis

Mr. Mere~! What is this~!?

Mere

Oh my, I can't believe you used this kind of magic… It's a bit inefficient to buy some time, isn't it?

Vanis

Enough. Dia, Espada, now's the time. (walks away)

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Vanis

The teleportation magic circle is set up in this room. Ready?

Dia

… Wait, I hear something.

Espada

This is… the sound of a piano.

Vanis

That must be... Mere's favorite piano. It plays music even without a player, just like its owner, always showing off.

Dia

It's near the teleportation magic circle. We need to purify it quickly, we have no time.

Espada

Leave it to me, Lord Dia.

Vanis

Let's get this done quickly.

[msm-tsotmw]

7.28.20XX

Gah ! Sorry For The Inactivity , I Lost My Device Somewhere And Didn’t Realize I Lost It . Luckily , Mondo Was Thoughtful Enough To Go Back And Get It ! Thank You , Mondo ! :D

youre welcome

i mean i couldnt just let you go around without anything to record our shit on

simp.

(Mondo turns around to face Flitz.)

what

nothing! go on.

(he is DEFINITELY a simp. i could’ve just typed from my phone!)

(Tintinn chimes inquisitively, seemingly trying to communicate with Flitz. also @paidexp hope you don’t mind me tagging you bcs your oc is here!!)

what? I didn’t say anything!

Wait , You Can Understand It , Too ?

(Flitz shrugs.)

i mean, I’ve been around. Riku’s taken me to Sanctum a few times!

What’s “Sanctum” ?

well, uh—

(Flitz turns to Moperetta.)

oh , erm , sanctum is where magicals such as i go during our spare time . you know , when we simply want to chat with one another—

Oh , That Sounds Nice !

or summon a being who might as well grow old enough to be a titan .

What The Fuck

(Flitz looks slightly surprised. Tintinn chimes, as if they are alarmed by what Toorie just said.)

i-

mondo said you hated swearing??????

well

not anymore

it all started w-

hey, guys?

hm ?

uh… where’s mauna?

(Tintinn chimes, as if asking “Who’s Mauna?”)

Oh , You Know , The Kayna We Saw In That Tapestry With The Crown ?

the WHAT??

It’s A Long Story .

oh, okay. uh, but where is she??

i think i saw her head back upstairs … she is likely far ahead of us .

Can You Lead Us There ?

oh , erm , sure . if i recall correctly , she went this way …

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hush, they are going somewhere likely completely unrelated to Mauna’s backstory

-Mod Jimmy 🗣️