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sunnydaleherald · 15 days ago

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, February 1

BUFFY: Don't look at me! GILES: You never told me you dreamt of becoming a vampire. BUFFY: This isn't a dream. GILES: No. No, it's not. But there's a chance that we can make it go away. This all comes from Billy. Now, if, if we can only wake him up, I believe that the nightmares will stop and reality will shift back into place, but we must do it now! I need you to hold together long enough to help us. Can you do that? BUFFY: (nods) Yeah. I think I can. GILES: Thank you. BUFFY: Well, we better hurry... 'cause I'm getting hungry.

~~BtVS 1x10 “Nightmares”~~

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[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

A Kiss is Just a Kiss (Buffy/Giles, T) by TheCatMendacity

I Wanna Let My Body Rule My Brain (Buffy/Spike, M) by xaeyrnofnbe

Honeymoon Avenue (February Fangfest) (Spike/Drusilla, M) by Vicifer

Until the Next (Spike/OFC, T) by hpg

The Gathering (Buffy/Angelus, not rated) by Nymue

Altered Reflections (Buffy/Angelus/OFC, not rated) by Nymue

Entries and Intervals (Buffy/William, Buffy/Spike, not rated) by Nymue

I can’t stay (if you keep running away) (Buffy/reader, G) by carmelica

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Shadowed Suspicion Chapter 360 (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure xover, T) by madimpossibledreamer

Undercover, Chapters 1-3/3 Complete! (Angel/Spike, T) by MamaBewear

The Monster You Made Me, Chapter 1/? (Buffy/Spike, E) by Spuffy_Lover1990

Beginning's History, Chapter 1/? (Buffy/Angel, not rated) by AnywhereButThere

The Choice To Stay, Chapter 9/? (Buffy/Spike, Willow/Tara, E) by Spikelover4ever

Firebell in the Night:, Chapter 105/150 (Willow/Tara, E) by TheLightdancer

Keep You Ghosted, Chapter 15/? (Buffy/Spike, M) by hydranjenna

Of Blood and Pleasure, Chapter 40/? (Spike/OC, E) by ScreamingTomcat

The Magic of Sunnydale, Chapter 13/? (Buffy/Oz, HP xover, G) by Buffyworldbuilder

Where are you?, Chapter 8/16 (Buffy/Riley, Xander/Anya, T) by RotBlau

Clem's Cat Cafe, Chapter 6/? (Buffy/Spike, T) by desicat

Ghosts of Sunnydale, Chapter 7/? (Buffy/Spike, T) by VThinksOn

How to Be a Heartbreaker, Chapter 28 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden

Animal I Have Become, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by CheekyKitten

Open Your Heart & Close Your Eyes, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325

Incarnate, Chapter 33 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Sigyn

Overture, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, R) by simmony

The Watcher, Chapter 38 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by In Mortal

How to Be a Heartbreaker, Chapter 28 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden

The Monster You Made Me, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only) by DaniellaWidget

Overture, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by simmony

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When I was on Season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and fully hooked, I stumbled on a post in the Buffy subreddit by watermelonrindsstuff

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good thing the next generation teens of the buffyverse never met by xaeyrnofnbe

Wait so did the monks create memories of Dawn for people who weren’t in Sunnydale anymore but could plausibly come back? by defectivegembrain

I find it really funny that later seasons of Buffy still have a fully stocked wine rack in the kitchen by aphony-cree

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lightseoul · 2 years ago

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cw. gn!reader, depressed reader (but this doesn't rlly discuss themes of depression), pro-hero!katsuki, established relationship, aged-up

word count. 0.6k words

It was his words, the way they lingered in the air—making it even harder to breathe, that brought you to finally, finally tilt your head up and look at him.

But it was his face, and every bit of raw emotion written all over it, that destroyed and led your walls crumbling down.

“Say something, Y/N. Please.”

You look at the wall clock again, unable to handle his gaze.

Bakugou takes a cautious step closer. Your breath hitches despite all efforts in steeling yourself, only watching him as he reluctantly reaches for your hand, only to pull back regrettably in seconds.

How did everything come to this?

“Sorry. I just—” He starts, stumbling with his words. You can’t believe what you’ve reduced him to. “—I just need you to tell me what I can do to help.”

“This is why I didn’t want to tell you,” you mumble to yourself.

At that, Bakugou’s eyebrows furrow even more. You sigh, darting your eyes away from him, exhausted.

Of this conversation.

Of hiding from him.

Of everything.

“I already told you, Kats,” you shake your head, “it’s not your job to fix me.”

“So, what?” he spits back, the all-too-familiar anger finally bleeding into his tone. “Are you saying I should just fucking leave you to go through all this alone until this swallows you up completely?”

“Yes,” you exclaim exasperatedly. And on that note, one emotion of his becomes finally clear enough for you to identify.

Hurt.

“That’s exactly what I’m saying.”

Some twisted part of you—the part that wants Bakugou to keep on fighting—wishes he’d bark out another response.

Another rebuttal.

Another retort.

Anything to prove you wrong.

But it doesn’t come.

When you look up again from your clenched fists, Bakugou’s head is bowed in what looks so much like defeat.

And despite him being the most strong-willed person you know, his shoulders are sagging in what you can only assume is frustration.

Hell, you’d be equally frustrated as well, but you weren’t at the receiving end, and your end was a whole different story—one you just can’t brush aside despite your tendency to suppress all personal, unwanted feelings.

When he finally lifts his head to face you, his eyes are bloodshot.

“I love you, Y/N,” he starts, voice uncharacteristically quiet. “And I’ve been the damn luckiest person alive to be in love with you.”

He reaches out and takes both of your hands in his.

You don’t break away from his grasp.

“So you have to give me a chance to take this in and plan how to get through this with you.”

“But that’s the thing, Katsuki,” you smile, willing the tears to stay where they are. “I love you, and I just can’t sit back and watch myself drag you down with me.”

You clench your eyes closed, finally letting the tears fall down.

“You deserve better than that.”

At that, Bakugou opens his mouth to protest, but before he can say something in retaliation, you withdraw your hands from the warmth of his calloused yet oh-so-familiar ones, and dash for the door.

You hear his broken voice call out your name, but you don’t dare look back.

I’m doing this for him, you chant in your head as you run, turning another block, and then another, getting further away from your shared apartment.

And the person you would’ve wanted to keep on calling ‘home’.

a/n. fun fact: i was going thru my files and found this WIP which i wrote at 16 for another fandom. i edited it a bit and made it sound like bakugou and here we are lmao

tagging. @katsukis1wife @rinalou @loverboyrin @brunnetteiwik

#i was a depressed bean even at such a young age oml #i projected well too into my writing #LMAO #bakugou x reader #bakugou x y/n #bakuguou x you #bakugou katsuki x reader #bakugou imagines #bnha imagines #mha imagines #bnha scenarios #mha scenarios #mha reader #bnha x reader #bakugou imagine #bakugou drabble #bakugou angst #bakugo x reader #bakugo x y/n

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gffa · 2 years ago

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Everyone has my absolute sympathy for trying to sort this stuff out, because there is so much source material to sort through and so much of a game of Telephone being played (ie, one person says something they believe to be true, the next person picks it up as hard fact and repeats it as such, then the next person also believes it but adding a bit of their own assumptions to what the previous posts said, on and on until we get to where we are now in fandom) that it can be hard to sort it all out. My best advice is to just start paying attention to sources on things--like when someone posts a quote from Wild Space, I automatically think, okay, that's in the Legends continuity, because I've looked up which books are in which continuity enough to know that. Once you start doing that often enough, you start naturally understanding what comes from what continuity. Like, for a specific example--the idea of Jedi aging out at 13, when someone posts about that, where does that come from? It's always sourced back to the Jedi Apprentice books, so, okay, that's a Legends thing! Can you think of any time that came up in the movies or in TCW? If not, then it's not Lucas' continuity and it never happened there. In fact, The Clone Wars (Ahsoka's 14 in the movie and said to be on the young side for being a Padawan) + Disney (the Dooku: Jedi Lost audiodrama has a 16 year old Initiate who will have to wait another year before trying to be a Padawan again) both show that's not part of those continuities. That's pretty much it, I just constantly go after the source, figure out where something is from, and if I can't find a source, it's probably Legends or fanon. (Which is no shade! People should do what they want! But I do like knowing what's fanon and what's not.) For the Jedi stuff, I can definitely help you out--I have a Jedi reference project, which is a collection of citations from Lucas continuity + Disney continuity (if it's quoted from Lucas, the movies, or TCW s1-s6, then it's Lucas continuity, everything else is Disney on that list) and Part II has an intro section that lists the different continuities as I see them. But I would say the primary differences between Lucas/Disney and Legends Jedi are: (None of these are value judgements! I have read so many good fics that mix and match all of these things and I hope people continue to do what makes them happy, re: what goes in which continuity!) - Aging out does not seem to exist, the AgriCorps do not exist in the same fashion if they exist in Disney canon. - While Bant and Siri have been recanonized, Garen and Reeft do not exist in Disney canon, nor does Feemor or Komari. Rael Averross is Dooku's other Padawan in Disney continuity, he does not exist in Legends. - Male Cereans are not endangered, Ki-Adi-Mundi is not married in Lucas or Disney canon. - The post-ROTJ world is massively, massively different, like Luke married Mara Jade and they had a son, Ben Skywalker, Han and Leia had three children (Jacen & Jaina the twins, Anakin their youngest son), Luke trains more Jedi as adults, while in Lucas' views and in Disney, he trains younger students. - The clones are not Mandalorian, in Lucas canon and Disney canon, they consider Kamino their home and they've never spoken any Mando'a. Honestly, I'm not sure any Mando'a has ever been spoken in any of Disney's stuff? (Also, Mando'a was heavily linked with Karen Traviss' writing and, given that she's a Trump supporter and anti-BLM irl, some people really don't want to touch her stuff.) - The Jedi meditation mantra of "there is no emotion, there is peace" is purely a supplementary canon thing, it started in an '80s roleplaying book for the OT, then made its way to PT Legends stuff, and is referenced in Disney's continuity, but it does not exist in Lucas' continuity at all. Also the "emotion yet peace" version is a prequels era thing, a lot of people will say it's an "older version" of the Jedi Code, but the only time we see it is during the Clone Wars (from the Kanan comics' flashbacks). - Grey Jedi do not exist in Lucas Canon or Disney canon. I’m not sure if they’re around in some form in Legends (a lot of wild stuff happened in Legends), but they seem to be actively impossible to have in these canons, given the story group’s commentary about how you cannot use the dark side without consequences. You can’t be a Jedi and use the dark side, pretty much. Oh, no, I'm kind of stuttering to a stop on trying to think of more major differences between the continuities, because honestly I'm better at answering direct questions than trying to come up with something. (And even then, if I can't write a 25k essay, I feel bad, like, "Is this enough?? Or am I FAILING here??" because sometimes Star Wars just Does Not Give Us Answers. orz)

#jedi order #legends vs canon #meta

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1dfangirls35 · 4 months ago

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I’ve been finding myself wanting to write down just what I’ve been thinking over the past 48 hours and who better to share them with then the former community I have through this blog.

I remember the day I learned about One Direction distinctly. While I think I had heard WMYB on the radio, it was another girl in my yearbook class watching the music video on YouTube my sophomore year of high school that subsequently lead me to stay up watching Funny Moments videos on my KindleFire late into the night. There was no going back after that.

It is hard to articulate precisely what One Direction means to me. I often joke that it’s a part of my personality at this point- much to my mother’s dismay of me never growing out of the “phase”. I lived and breathed One Direction throughout my last two and a half years of high school. Watching videos, writing fanfiction, sending fangirl Fridays to my friends, and even starting this blog. Through this band I made not only a best friend, but a community of worldwide fans. In the good old days, nothing could make me happier than staying up to listen to a new album (leaked more than likely), the boys tweeting out or going to a concert. That kind of pure happiness is something that I don’t think I have experienced to the same level in my adult life.

While I was always a Louis girl, this blog was started with a Lilo focus- with my friend at that time being a Liam fan. I have always viewed Liam as a strong foundation to the band- especially in the early days. “Daddy Directioner” always guiding them. His songwriting has also been part of many of my favorite tracks.

When Zayn left my freshman year of college, I truly thought that would be the worst day in the One Direction fandom, perhaps second only to the day they announced their 18 month hiatus. But soon I learned there was a whole new aspect to being a fan as each of the boys launched their solo careers. While some members of the fandom broke off and supported individual members, I stayed true to OT5 and was so looking forward to going to each one of their solo concerts.

The dream of course, was that one day they would reunite. 20 year old me thought that would be in less than 2 years, but as each anniversary passed, I started to have a new dream about the reunion. I had my savings account accumulating and knew that when the announcement came, that experience would be priceless. I didn’t care if I was in a nursing home or raising a baby I would be there. I looked forward to the feeling I would get when they announced a reunion or dropped an unreleased album- even if it didn’t happen until I was old and decrepit.

On Wednesday I learned there was a new worst day to be in the fandom- and that was the day I learned of Liam’s tragic passing. There would never be an OT5 reunion in the way that many of us dreamed of and more importantly we had lost a piece of the band.

I think the thing people in the fandom don’t understand is even though I’ve never met Liam- I still feel like he’s been incredibly influential to my life. It’s weird to grieve someone you’ve never met but yet means so much to you. One Direction and even the boys solo work has been a comfort to me at many stressful times. If I’m having a bad day it’s always my One Direction Forever playlist I turn to. I still can’t believe he’s gone. That I will never get to see him perform Strip That Down Live or throw water at Louis on stage again. There will never be a One Direction reunion- not in the way we have dreamed of.

As I’ve gotten older I’ve realized just how much these boys must have went through at the peak of One Direction. I look at myself between the 16-22 and see how little I knew at that age and how different of a person I was. I can’t even imagine what they went through with that level of fame at such a young age. We will never know what really happened to Liam. There were be speculations and autopsies and eye witness reports but the only person who knew what was going on in those hours leading up to his death is no longer with us. I only wish that he can now see the outpouring of love and support to a boy who shaped millions of lives around the world.

This tragedy is powerful reminder of the power of social media in both his negatives and positives. It’s a reminder that social media can be a harmful and toxic environment. But I’ve also realized over the past 48 hrs that social media can be a powerful tool for connection and community. My TikTok feed is full of memories of Liam and 1D. I’m in a groupchat for girls in my city setting up a tribute. Our fandom still continues to amaze me.

My heart aches for Liam’s friends and family. For Bear. For Niall, Harry, Louis and Zayn. I can’t even imagine what they are going through right now. I hope that even if this tragedy never leads us to a formal reunion between the remaining four, that this reconnects them together. I hope Liam is in a better place now and that all his pain and suffering are gone.

Take care of each other, take care of your friends and let us remember Liam as a boy that changed our lives forever. Let us remaninsce on all the joy he brought to our lives. One Direction isn’t One Direction without him 🥲.

Rest In Peace Payno

#liam payne #rip liam payne #1d #one direction #lp

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mikaela-granger · 4 months ago

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The Long Wait (Season 2) Chapter 13

Mr Sandman

Fandom: Grimm

Pairing: Sean Renard/OFC

The Long Wait Masterlist

A/N: A strange wesen is in town, well stranger than normal.

A few days after Sean stopped by, Lorelei, Nick, Hank, Rosalee and Monroe met at Monroe’s place for dinner to discuss the recent developments. Nick had confirmed that Sean was wesen.

“I can’t believe our captain is a hexenbiest.” Hank commented

“Well, technically, he’s a zauberbiest, being male.” Rosalee told him. “But I never heard of either being Royal. Somethings not adding up here.”

“I’ll tell you what’s not adding up, is a captain in the Portland police department is at least part hexenbiest, has Royal blood, and woke Juliette up from her coma with a kiss. Wait a minute, do we know who his parents are?”

“I don’t.” Nick said.

“Me neither.” Hank added.

“I know that his mother is the hexenbiest. And his father is King Frederick of the House of Kronenberg. At least, according to Adalind.” Lorelei told them.

“Right, cause we can trust anything she says.” Monroe said. “But if it is true than…”

“He wouldn’t be fully accepted as a member of the Royal family.” Rosalee said, and Lorelei felt her heart go out to Sean. She knew he didn’t have a good relationship with his half-brother, he had never mentioned anything about his father or the rest of his family. “It might be why he is so interested in you two.” She directed this towards Nick and Lorelei. “If he has you two working for him, it could give him a big advantage over his family.”

“That’s probably why he gave you the key back” Monroe said with a mouth full of food.

“Yeah.” Hank said, agreeing with Monroe. “He wants you guys on his side.”

“But who’s side is he on?” Nick asked.

“And how many sides does he have?” Monroe added.

“That’s what we need to find out.”

“Either way, he’s got some big hairy plans.” Monroe said as got up. “Anyone want some more…?” He cut himself off when he saw the others holding out their wine glasses for a refill. “I’ll take that as a yes. Lorelei, you sure you don’t want any. You’re never one to turn down a glass of wine.”

Lorelei shook her head. “I’m sure. I’m still not feeling too well.”

Nick looked at her in concern. “Still? What did the doctor say?”

Lorelei shrugged. “Probably just the flu. Just told me to take it easy.”

Nick seemed to accept that; however, Lorelei saw Rosalee watching her intently from across the table. Lorelei glanced down at her plate, avoiding the older woman’s gaze. She knew about Lorelei’s interactions with Sean earlier in the year, however Lorelei had never updated her on the change in relationship status. Hopefully she wouldn’t work things out before Lorelei was ready to tell everyone.

A couple of days later, Lorelei was with Nick and Monroe at the trailer. Nick had a weird case, that may be wesen related. They were looking through the books, trying to see if anything jumped out at them. At one point, they heard someone approaching the trailer, which put them on alert. Thankfully it was Hank.

“Sorry I’m late.” He said, handing out the coffees he had brought with him.

“It’s ok. It looks like we found something.” Nick told him, gesturing to the book Monroe had in front of him. He and Hank joined Monroe and Lorelei by the table.

“It’s called a Jinnamuru Xunte.” Monroe said, struggling with the name.

“Alright, so what are we dealing with now?”

“Let’s see, departed London April 16, 1905, arrived Kenya May 20th.” Monroe said, reading from the book. “My third trip to the interior where I encountered one of the most fiendish wesen known on the dark continent. It took me fourteen days, but I finally captured the beast who has been terrorising villagers. He blinds the innocent, feeding off their tears like an opium addict. The tribesmen call him, uh, a jinnamuru xunte, which roughly translates as tear stealing evil spirit, which I find ironic since until recently he was the local parish priest.” Monroe looked up at the others in surprise. “Ok, so confession, right? Guilt, sin, remorse. That’s perfect for tears. It’s like a jinnamuru xunte smorgasbord of grief.” Monroe told them, before returning to the book. “When I removed his brain from his severed head, I discovered it was swollen, blackish, and crawling with vile red worms. Alright, anyone want to take over here?”

“I got it.” Lorelei told him, sliding the book towards her. “Jinnamuru xunte will often revisit his victims, targeting their family members whose tears are readily available.”

“So, he returns to feed off the grief he’s caused by blinding his victims.” Hank said, as Nick’s phone rang.

Hank and Nick headed off to check in on the surviving victim. The call had been from the ME who advised Nick that it was the same parasites they found in the first victim, and they were growing. Lorelei and Monroe headed to the spice shop to see if there was, anyway, they could help the second victim.

“He should have been here by now.” Monroe said, referring to Nick as he paced back and forth. “I mean, he should have been here by now!”

“He’ll be here.” Lorelei told him. “Probably just caught up.”

“This is very nasty. These parasitic worms have barbs that hook into the eyes, making them impossible to wash out.” Rosalee said, looking down at the book in front of her.

“Are you sure you’re looking at the right book?” Monroe asked her, standing beside her to look at the page. “Oy, god. What are we supposed to do?”

“I will find something.” Rosalee assured him, getting up to look at the shelves. “By the way, I was with Juliette last night.”

Lorelei and Monroe stared at her. “What?” Monroe asked.

“She’s like…having sort of hallucinations.”

“From the stuff we gave her?” Lorelei asked.

“I guess.” Rosalee replied and Monroe groaned. Before he could say anything, the door opened, and Hank came in carrying Nick. It looked as if their wesen had gotten him. Monroe was fretting as they bought him into the side room and laid him down.

“Look, we’ve been working on this for a while and the only thing that we’ve been able to figure out for sure is these worms, ok, they have barbs that actually hook into your eyeball.”

“Monroe.” Rosalee shouted at him.

“What? I’m telling him. It’s better to know.” Monroe defended himself. “I’d want to know, I think, I don’t know, maybe I wouldn’t. I’ll shut up.” He said, as Lorelei gave him a dirty look.

“Ok, we have to keep his eyes open. The worms thrive in the dark. Light slows them down.” Rosalee instructed, as she continued reading.

Hank instructed Nick to open his eyes, and Nick confirmed that he could not see anything at all. Rosalee joined them, and they were all surprised that Nick seemed to realise it was her. They set up a lamp in front of Nick. Hank took Lorelei and Monroe aside, telling them that previous victim no longer had any eyes left.

“I think Rosalee found something.” Nick commented from his spot on the loveseat.

“What are you talking about man? How do you know what…”

“Lorelei, Hank, Monroe. Can you come in here please?” Rosalee called out from the other room.

Weird looks were exchanged before they joined Rosalee in the main room. “There is a cure.” She told them quietly.

“Oh, thank god.” Hank said.

“But we have to pull his eye out.”

“Pull his eye out! How is that a cure?” Monroe asked.

“No, no, not Nick’s eye. The eye of the jinnamuru xunte.”

“Oh.”

“It’s like a vaccine. We need the antibodies that only the host carries. That’s why he’s not blind.”

“Ok, so…how are we supposed to pull out on of this guy’s eyes?”

“With a spoon.” Rosalee answered, showing them the image in the book. Monroe groaned in disgust.

“Are we supposed to do this while he is still alive?” Lorelei asked.

“Yes, and he has to be in full form.”

“Full woge!”

“How much?” Came Nick’s voice from behind them, they turned and saw him leaning against the door. “How much time do we have before these, worms finish their meal?”

Rosalee got up and rushed over to him. “The next three to four hours are crucial. After that, it’s too late” She told him honestly. She started to lead him back to the loveseat. “Ok, so we need you lying down and looking directly into the light. That is the only way we are going to slow this thing down.”

Lorelei, Rosalee, and Monroe worked on the potion needed to save Nick’s eyesight, while Hank waited to hear if Wu had managed to track the jinnamura xunte down. Lorelei kept glancing at her brother, looking so helpless. He couldn’t seem to catch a break. Hank received a call, and thanks to the information received Nick was able to work out where the jinnamura xunte was going. He was going after the sister of the second victim. The five of them packed up and headed off. They waited in the car, as Hank walked to the front door to check things out. Nick commented that it sounded like the jinnamura xunte was already in the house.

Eventually, after a fight between Lorelei, Nick and the jinnamura xunte, they managed to get its eyes. Nick’s eyesight was saved, and he seemed to walk away from the encounter with enhanced hearing.

The next evening, Lorelei found herself laying on her bed, looking at the sonogram photo she had received from the OBGYN. It still didn’t seem real that she was pregnant. Lorelei had never given it a lot of thought before. She was only nineteen, almost twenty, how many people her age were thinking about having babies. Lorelei would have to start planning what to buy, how she was going to juggle a baby on top of work and school, would she need to take time off school and work when the baby was born. The OBGYN had said based on her last period, she was due sometime in early November. However, Lorelei knew this was more of a guesstimate. The baby could come sooner or later than that. Based on some of her research, Lorelei saw that people usually waited until twelve weeks had passed before sharing news of their pregnancy with others. That gave Lorelei about six weeks to figure out how to tell both her brother and Sean. It also gave Lorelei some more time to figure out how she was going to do this.

A/N: Another shorter chapter. It was a little hard to incorporate Lorelei into this one. Sorry I didn’t really give you much in regard to the fight between Lorelei, Nick, and the jinnamura xunte. I was drawing a blank. No matter what I wrote, it was not good.

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ciaossu-imagines · 15 days ago

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for prompt 18 can i req numbers 4, 12, 16, 20, and 21 for kuroko’s basketball? seirin specifically 💕

Of course you can! Thank you so much for the request 😊 I hope you’ll enjoy my thoughts!

Send me a fandom and I will reply with what character…

Likes hugs

If we’re talking about who gives the best hugs and cuddles, it’s Tetsuya 2. Yeah, yeah, this answer doesn’t count, but he’s so soft and floofy and cute and he loves attention from people that he likes (which is most people). However, in answers that you probably want, sticking only to actual people, Koganei likes hugs the most but Mitobe gives the best hugs. They’re gentler than you’d expect from someone his size, but sturdy enough that the person being hugged feels steadied simply by the hug alone and he’s content to just hold the person until they feel better.

Makes flower crowns

I don’t think it’s something that happens often and it’s not so much that he enjoys making them, but I think Fukuda legit makes the best flower crowns. Riko enjoys making them more – they’re one of the few really ‘girly’ things that make her swoon inside, but hers look kinda shit next to the ones Fukuda can make. He’s got really dexterous fingers and a good range of motion in his wrists, plus he can maintain a lot of detailed concentration over long periods of time as a result of his gaming hobby, allowing him to do the delicate work of making the flower crowns. On top of that, I think he’s got a pretty okay understanding of colour theory, enough to know what flowers look good side by side, and enough aesthetic sense to realize that flower crowns can’t be simply flowers but do require some greenery and such to offset and enhance the flowers.

Doesn’t blink twice when it comes to murder

Most of them, to some extent, if given proper reason, wouldn’t hesitate, especially if their teammates were in proper danger. There’s a few exceptions, but I do believe that. However, if I’m down to choosing one character, I’d put it as a three-way tie between Kagami, Hyuuga, and Riko. I could see all of them, with their tempers (and especially Kagami’s slight ‘blood knight’ tendencies, which I think is the trope name), being the ones quickest to get violent and maybe taking things a bit too far. I don’t think either of them would set out to kill anyone and it would be an accident, but they’re the ones I could most easily see getting that violent.

Knows all the words to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody

Kagami, for sure, knows all the words but he doesn’t sing along to the song when it comes on, even when it comes on and everyone else is singing along. The song is catchy and it gets stuck in his head for a good couple hours after he hears it but he doesn’t even like the song that much (sacrilege, I know). I also think Kiyoshi knows 80% of the words and does belt them out, mumbling over the lyrics he doesn’t really know.

Has screen shots that will ruin lives

Just because the idea amuses me greatly, it’s Tsuchida. It may be made a really big deal of just how unnoticeable Kuroko is and how nobody really notices him, but Tsuchida also has that unfortunate quality. Heck, a lot of people even forget he’s a part of the team, he gets that little focus, and I find it hilarious just thinking that he’s been there in the background the whole time and, since he’s pretty observant, he’s just been collecting all this potential dirt. He’d never use it because he’s not that kind of guy. There are some pictures he has on his phone that he looks at and thinks ‘when we’re all at a reunion, after we’re no longer together every day, we’re all going to look back on these times and they’ll laugh’ even though he knows that currently the picture would embarrass or upset the person.

#replies #event asks #headcanons #character headcanons

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mikareo · 1 year ago

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HIII HIII DOVE !!! js saw you were doing matchups,, sooo excited cs i’ve never done this before >.<

࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 fandom: blue lock !!

desired gender/age: a guy pleaseee <3 not really picky on age tbh, 16-17 probably

࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 personality traits: high achiever & hopeless romantic. really really introverted but chatty and unfiltered around ppl i’m close to ( ngl i say the wildest things ). open minded also a really good listener ‘n really loyal. creative, patient but i can also be pessimistic and mean i think? only happens when i’m overwhelmed tho && i’m an infp and a sagittarius

fave hobbies + activities: drawing, painting, reading books & manga, watching anime, rom-coms and k-dramas, gamingg (literally been on fortnite and valo all week 😭). baking, cooking, listening to music. also love going on runs/walks

࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 ideal first date/dream date: all of my first dates are at the cinema which sucks cus you can’t really get to know each other then, so something fun like an arcade or js walking around the mall and looking through bookstores or going to pop-up festivals and getting street food!!

thank youuuu <3 hope this is enough to work with!!

💌 ✮⋆˙ love letter to...y2kuromi!

...this was...so hard...like...i rlly rlly hope you like this character LOL it's ok if u don't tho,, he's a little silly sometimes. i hope ur doing well mimi and that ur weekend was fun!!! i rlly wanted this matchup to be perfect for ur personality set,, n i think you'd get along w this chara nicely :)

[ ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱₊˚⊹ ᰔ ] your personality matchup results!

congratulations . . .‧₊˚🪩✩REO MIKAGE₊˚🫧⊹♡

⋆⭒˚｡⋆ chemistry analysis . . .

to be so honest, making a decision on who to match you with took me a lot longer than it usually does. i went though so many options— hiori, kunigami, chigiri, nagi— and none of them fit in the way that i wanted them to. whenever i'd try to pair traits and interests, everything felt really forced and that's the last thing i want to when doing a personality pairing; but eventually i landed on reo! i think you and reo fit together very very well, and i'm pretty confident on that!

one thing that you and reo can mutually relate, is your need to achieve. you're both extremely ambitious people and when you have a goal, there's no stopping you until you reach it. reo knows that you understand that obsession and crave for success. he doesn't feel judged when he's overly passionate about something and talks about it for hours on end, knowing that you're listening to every word he says with an open mind. most people think he's crazy for believing he and nagi can be kings of the football world, but you don't think that. you don't think that at all. if anything, you're right next to him cheering him on; while also giving him a few small reality checks along the way.

for the most part, hopeless romance isn't something that reo thinks about. typically, girls fawn over him due to his parent's money, only wanting to become a rich heiress without actually liking reo for his real personality; they prefer his phony one. you, however, introduce him to the truth that there can be love without manipulation or falseness. you show him how little gestures matter and that he shouldn't waste his time on people who aren't patient enough to see him as he really is. there is a potential love story in reo's book and you're the only one who can start the next chapter and help him read on.

now, you have many hobbies that reo isn't necessarily extremely interested in; but that's not an issue. the thing is with reo, is that he loves to get involved in the things his loved ones enjoy— if you have a hyperfixation on a video game, kdrama, or musician, he's right there beside you to listen or watch along. he loves to splurge on you; aka: taking you out on any kind of date your heart desires and buying you anything you have your eye on— and he's such a doting boyfriend that you can't help but love him for his obsession with making you happy. you've taught reo how to love something other than a hobby, and he's going to show you how thankful he is for that every day.

#matchups ₍ᐢ. ̫.ᐢ₎#txt.y2kuromi

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buried-stars · 2 years ago

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Oooo 7, 9, and 16 re: the zero escape series for the ask game

YEEHAW

7) what character did you begin to hate not because of canon but because how how the fandom acts about them?

i'm. not sure i have one actually? since im only familiar enough with 999. like you know why i hate ace i dont have to elaborate

9) worst part of canon

am i allowed to say the fact that vlr is sparrowphobic. uhhh the pc port changing the final puzzle. you dont get her like i do

16) you can’t understand why so many people like this thing (characterization, trope, headcanon, etc)

im sorry i dont believe in june/pei one bit LMAO like everyone makes divorce jokes but i cant imagine them as a couple at all. in general akane's characterization before You Know i think is kind of lame? i didnt like her until You Know the first time i played :P like cmon give us some variety

#tysm :D #999 spoilers #asks

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margarethx · 4 years ago

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I would really like to say “thank you” to the person who decided to add Sam Wilson to Age of Ultron for absolutely no reason. As much as I love him, his presence is completely unnecessary in this movie and I’m still so grateful he’s there. Like... there was literally no point in adding him to the plot, aside from making it clear at the end that now he’s one of the Avengers (so his presence in Ant-Man, which came out the same year, would make sense... I assume). His role was so marginal that Anthony Mackie didn’t even know he was in this movie until it premiered.

Sam is not helping with a fight, he’s not delivering any plot-changing information, he doesn’t move the story forward. Nothing. He’s just there to go with Steve to a party, have a drink, and imply that he’s looking for Bucky right now. And nothing more. It’s delightful :D

It really looks like someone heard Sam is not part of the movie and asked: “hey, but what about Samsteve? :( can’t they go on a date?”. So they put Sam in the movie, let him have fun in the Stark tower, and sent him home before any trouble even started. And they added one line about him looking for Bucky (a blessing for those 16 desperate prophets who have been shipping Sambucky at that time).

I can’t believe how many fanfics or headcanons and theories have been written in the fandom just because of a single sentence about a “missing persons case”, that made it into the Avengers movie only because someone thought that Sam Wilson deserves to go to a party. It’s great.

#i really am grateful #sam wilson #samuel thomas wilson #james bucky barnes #bucky barnes #steve rogers #captain america #the falcon #winter soldier #sambucky #winterfalcon #sam x bucky #samsteve #sam x steve #avengers #mcu #marvel

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revengeismygender · 2 years ago

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It is truly stunning to me how many people are just unable to disengage from H*rry P*tter. Like, truly stunning. I say this as someone who loooooooooved the books as a child. Loved them. Somewhere in my parents’ attic are multiple copies of once treasured sets including a paperback “travel” set I bought because I essentially always had one of the books on me from the ages of 6 to 16. I was at every midnight release, every movie premiere, and I re-read the entire series once a year for longer than I can remember.

But somewhere along the line I grew up. And I don’t mean I outgrew them because they were childish; I never believed that. I mean I grew up and started engaging with media in a more thoughtful way. I started engaging with people outside of my insular small town and with each re-read I saw more things I couldn’t unsee. I can’t not cringe at Cho Chang. I can’t ignore the antisemitism of the goblin portrayals or the absolute absurdity of every house elf plot. I cannot read the unnecessarily gratuitous description of Rita Skeeter’s “masculine physicality” and not be appalled by what I now see as excruciating evidence of R*wling’s raging transphobia. I cannot read one more time about how not only is Dudley mean, but worse, he’s fat fat fat fat fat.

I cannot pretend HP gave me nothing as a child. I was desperately dorky and lonely and I lived inside books, mainly H*rry P*tter for years on end. It was my introduction to fandom, and fanfic, and fan art. And to fantasy! It was my gateway to an entire world that has enriched my life so much, but it cannot continue to be part of my life. I have never seen Fantastic Beasts. I will never play whatever wretched game they’ve just released. And the thing is, I don’t even miss it. I rarely even think of it until some controversy rears its head.

And that’s what gets me, I guess. I know there are so many people out there who found meaning, or comfort, or hope, or validation in the series as a child. Believe me, you would be hard pressed to find a child more obsessed than I was. But I’m not a child anymore. I’m a trans adult who is stunned to watch people who claim to be allies continue to stuff money in the pockets of someone who has openly admitted to using that money to support groups and policies that do active, material harm to trans people. We can talk about the merits of engaging thoughtfully with problematic media or fans reclaiming stuff for themselves all day long, but at the end of the day this woman is still alive, still incredibly active online and in her weird little TERF world, and actively doing harm to queer people right now.

It’s okay to let HP go. It’s okay to channel that energy into one of the million fantasy series out there that are better conceived and better written. It’s not going to undo your childhood. It doesn’t mean you have to look back and castigate your 10-year-old self for not recognizing and criticizing the werewolf HIV metaphor. It’s just time to let go.

#cw: harry potter #discourse #long post #personal #trans #it’s big ‘how are you going to participate in the revolution you can’t even boycott chick fil a’ energy #stop talking about the revolution when you can’t even bring yourself to not play one mediocre antisemitic game

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sasarahsunshine · 4 years ago

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"I love you" Dialogue Prompt List

Not gonna lie, I couldn't find a list that I liked so I'm making my own. Feel free to reblog and use for any fandom! ❤️️ Some are a little NSFW leaning but don't have to be. Have fun!

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1) "If I could, I would kiss away all of your scars."

2) "You're so cute when you're sleepy."

3) "My kiss quota for the day hasn't been filled. I need a thousand more."

4) "It's just that every time I see you, my heart beats so hard I can't breathe."

5) "I will always be here for you, no matter what. Okay? Don't ever doubt that."

6) "Text me when you get home safe, okay? Actually, call me."

7) "I didn't know it could hurt so much to be so in love with you."

8) "God, your lips are so soft."

9) "If I told you that I was in love with you, it would change everything. I couldn't do that-" "But I'm in love with you too."

10) "Did you eat yet today? I'll order something."

11) "Just lie with me for a while. I'm not ready to get up."

12) "I can't stop thinking about you."

13) "Do it. Take this chance. Don't let yourself wake up tomorrow regretting not knowing what could have been."

14) "This sounds so cheesy, but be my Valentine?" "It's March."

15) "You've just won one free pass to my bedroom."

16) "You're so dumb." "You love me."

17) "Kiss me again? Please?"

18) "Would this be a bad time to say I want to get you into my bed later?"

19) "You're the first thing I think about when I wake up, and the last thing I think about when I fall asleep."

20) "I can't believe we've known each other for years and are only now confessing our feelings. I have so much lost time to make up, now."

21) "If I quote poetry would that make it better?" "Only if it's not cheesy."

22) "You're staring at me." "Sorry, I can't help it. You're so gorgeous."

23) "Earth to <insert name>! What are you looking at?" "The most beautiful/handsome/stunning person in the world."

24) "Let me hold you and kiss all of your tears away."

25) "I don't recall the moment I fell in love. It just happened."

26) "Do you think we'll make it until forever? Until the end of time and space and beyond?"

27) "Sorry, I didn't want to wake you. You're an angel when you're sleeping."

28) "You know there are people out there who love you. I do."

29) "At this point, you practically live here. I think you have more clothes here than at your own place."

30) "You mean the world to me. Nothing else matters, and nothing else ever will."

31) "Us. I like that sound of that."

32) "You think we can get away with calling into work today just so we can cuddle?"

33) "I notice when you stare at my lips, you know. You can just kiss me and get this awkward part out of the way."

34) "Why can't you see that I'm in love with you?"

35) "Well fuck. Didn't expect to be announcing my undying love for you this early in the morning."

36) "You think our friends will be mad if we just get married right now?"

37) "I like when you kiss me there."

38) "You're making it so hard to concentrate right now." "Good, pay attention to me."

39) "I honestly have no idea why it took me so long to kiss you."

40) "Are you implying that you want to kiss me?"

#Love Prompts #Fluff Prompts #Sarah posts #Dialogue Prompts #I love you prompts #prompt list #love prompt list #prompts #dialogue list #loving dialogue #sweet prompts #i love you #criminal minds fandom #otp prompts

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gingersnappish · 3 years ago

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KYLUX RECS 2020-2021

My Kylux Recs in the last year (Aug, 20 2020 - Aug 20 2021)

SO. MUCH. GOOD. FIC!!! We are really lucky in this fandom to have so much good stuff to read!

Fic is part of the lifeblood of fandom, in my opinion-it shares new ideas and AUs and fleshes out the characters and most of all it inspires and entertains us all and engenders all sorts of feels for the characters-it’s part of what keeps us shipping! So a big ‘thank you’ to all the fic authors out there who work so hard at their craft and are generous enough to share it with all of us!

The following list is by no means comprehensive-there are LOTS and lots more very good fics that have been published in the last year that I haven’t read. I just wanted to offer up a few recs from what I know I enjoyed so far! (I also have more than fits on one list to rec-I’ll try and do another list soon!) As always, I rec based on personal taste, and I highly encourage reading all the tags/warnings on any given work to make sure it’ll be to your taste! -

The Flirtation Of Flowers

DaisyChainz

https://archiveofourown.org/works/29771553

Words: 5,917

Rating: Teen

Summary:Kylo runs his farm's stall at the Farmer's Market every weekend. He has a new customer, a gorgeous redhead that is curious about the meanings of his bouquets. Kylo doesn't know anything about that, so he makes stuff up to keep the man coming back every week.

My thoughts on the rec: This is the cutest slice of a modern AU kylux-it really nails Kylo’s personality as a (slightly awkward) flirt who is trying his best and just really likes the redhead who keeps coming to buy flowers. Just a sweet little fic all ‘round!

all i have to do is dream

kyluxtrashcompactor

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18709426/chapters/44373613

Words: 11,456

Rating: Teen

Summary:Armitage Hux has been going to the same bar every Thursday for the last year, nursing a crush on the gorgeous, unobtainable bartender, Kylo Ren. He finally gets up the courage to ask him out, only to find out he has some unusual competition: the memory of a red-haired boy from Kylo's past, who Kylo swears is the soulmate that got away from him.A fill for this SoftKyluxKinks prompt:Anonymous asked: Benarmie with young Ben (around 11 years old) having a huge crush on Armitage (16). Hux finds it adorable but mostly ignores him because he's a kid. Flash forward a few years when Ben is all grown up and Hux is the one with a huge crush.

My thoughts on the rec: This is another really cute young modern AU! I like the idea that Ren has liked Hux forever, but this deals nicely with the age gap and that Hux really wouldn’t notice Ren back until they are both appropriately older. And they make such a cute couple-it’s a great progression from just ‘he’s hot’-like, there is a lot more to them than that in the end!

Homecoming

sigo

(really, read anything by sigo, it’s all my favorite)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/27150808

Words: 13,450

Rating: Explicit

Summary:“We’re off the next two weeks, you know.”“Yes, I know.” There was emergency construction scheduled to fix cracking asphalt too near a pipe in the center of campus. The buses couldn’t run, and that phenomenon was the only thing that ever cancelled classes. Halloween was dead center in the unplanned time off school, and every bar within a fifteen mile radius would be untenable as the students celebrated. Hux was planning on staying home, catching up on grading. He was rather looking forward to an opportunity to reread his favorite novels. They were already stacked by the couch in preparation.“My family always throws a Halloween party and they got word that I could come this year,” Kylo said, shuffling his feet. He looked almost bashful.“Ren, it’s midnight,” Hux sighed at his infuriating coworker. “Get to it.”“I may have informed my entire family previously that we were dating.”

My thoughts on the rec: One of my all-around fav fics from the last year’s worth of my reading material! It’s got the modern AU vibes down pat without losing their personalities or making them too OOC, it’s got the fake-dating trope done REALLY well, it’s got a wonderful creepy vibe strung delicately throughout for the Halloween haunted setting, it’s got plot and make-outs (and more). Can’t recommend highly enough!

Thaw

thesevioletdelights

https://archiveofourown.org/works/28557180/chapters/69982587

Words: 14,316

Rating: Explicit

Summary:They have managed cooperation - efficient cooperation, even - in these past months, which is more than enough. And already nothing short of a miracle for both of them.Still. Ren was a fool to think he could simply run off and keep Hux in the dark.-----When Ren goes missing on a mysterious planet, Hux sets out to find him. He doesn't yet know that he just might find himself.

My thoughts on the rec: This, like all of violet’s fic, is HOT! Like, scorching vibes between them! It’ll draw you in and not let you go ‘til after the boys are ‘done’! And, like all of violet’s fics, the character voices and personalities are also impeccable!

Rocks Break Gifts

elderbwrry

https://archiveofourown.org/works/25840237/chapters/62777839

Words: 16,706

Rating: Mature

Summary:The Rebellion has been crushed, a coup affected, and Supreme Leader Ren and his Grand Marshall Hux have settled into a domestic routine as the joint rulers of the Galaxy. Kylo wants nothing more, now, than to make his relationship with Hux official, but he can't seem to rise to Hux's challenge of a satisfactory proposal.Or, the five times Kylo proposes, and the one time Hux says yes.

My thoughts on the rec: Ahhhhh, the premise in this one is great! Like, I don’t wanna spoil the plot reveal at the end, so I can’t say too much, but there is a really good reason throughout the thing that this is a Five Times type fic and it works! It works so well and while we spend the fic ‘with’ Kylo, when we find out what Hux’s deal is, it is so satisfying! I Paint My Dreams

Marlon

https://archiveofourown.org/works/26685907/chapters/65090566

Words: 26,122

Rating: General Audiences

Summary:Kylo Ren is struggling to make a name for himself in the art world but as the grandson of the great Anakin Skywalker, a legendary pop artist of the 1950s and 60s, the weight of his famous family and his own expectations is a lot to bear.After he’s rejected from a prestigious exhibition because his installations “don’t fit the theme”, Kylo heads to the pub to drink away his disappointment. Later that night as he stumbles home, he’s set upon by some would-be thieves but before they can take what’s left of his money, he’s saved by a strange man with unbelievable Medusa-like powers. The ethereally beautiful man, Armitage Hux, is a visitor from Oweynagat and he has a simple proposition for Kylo - room and board in exchange for making all Kylo’s artistic dreams come true.Sounds easy - what could possibly go wrong?

My thoughts on the rec: Oh goodness, where to start? The Irish Mythology and Fae aspect of this fic is superbly woven throughout the whole thing and the author makes it work really well! Like, this is such a unique and original take on the kylux pair, I love them, especially Fae!Hux in this! And the plot is solid and you get invested really heavily in how they are gonna wind up-at least I did! There’s some beautiful language in this-descriptions and dialogue! And I have a soft spot for Artist!Kylo!

Dating a Monster

mysticmilks

https://archiveofourown.org/works/26703904/chapters/65139415

Words: 30,401

Rating: Explicit

Summary:Ben Solo was raised to be a demon hunter, as everyone in his family has been before him. He wanted nothing more than to prove that he was worthy to his family. He lied to them and went on an unauthorized mission to catch and kill an elusive incubus. His search led him to Arkanis University, one of the most prestigious schools in the country.He was sure the mission was going to be easy, before he met the cute freshman Armitage Hux. This meeting would change the fate of both of them.

My thoughts on the rec: Add another really good one to the slightly-creepy-kylux subgenre filled with demons and dark powers! This is a great depiction of Kylo as a very determined demon hunter and Hux as a very unique quarry! I love the tension in parts of this too-well crafted! The Green Ribbon

xzombiexkittenx, Lilander (art)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/28630845/chapters/70176921

Words: 39,679

Rating: Explicit

Summary:When Ben was fifteen he left the Jedi temple and took extreme measures to prevent the shadowy creature that infiltrated his thoughts from dragging him to the dark side. What he did left him with a great deal of chronic pain and removed his most valuable weapon, but Ben got his stubbornness from every side of the family, even the adopted ones, and he was determined to find and kill the creature.Now Senator Amidala of Naboo, Ben uses his position to make the galaxy a less awful place when he can, but being senator also gave him very useful contacts in his search for the creature. When he met Major Hux of the First Order, Ben thought he could get game-changing information out of him, one way or another, but things rarely go Ben's way and it got complicated much faster than Ben had prepared for. It's never a good idea to mix sex and politics, but Ben takes his fun where he can get it.

My thoughts on the rec: I feel like this is a very original take on ‘Senator Amidala’ Ben, at least from the stuff I’ve read-many props to the author for such a fleshed out universe, filled with likeable, believable OCs, a wonderful plot, great character motivations and voices, and a take on our main man Ben that pulled me in from the get-go! He’s sorta magnetic (in universe and to the reader)! And the sexual tension and sexy bits are very well done! I’m rooting for Ben and Hux in this, on opposites sides though they may be! Comfort Zone

LydiaBSlade

https://archiveofourown.org/works/26783797/chapters/65338117

Words: 66,766

Rating: Explicit

Summary: Hux is running away. He meets a tall, dark, and somewhat annoying stranger at the airport.

My thoughts on the rec: Travel writing at its best; also kylux fic at it’s best! Young, modern them trying to find their places in the world and finding each other in the process is so cute and almost tenderly done in this! This is a gentle, friendly version of modern Kylo that I fell in love with, right along with Hux! And by the way, I’m not kidding when I say travel writing-the southeast asian setting is vivid and enchanting in it’s rich detail! Outnumbered, Outgunned, Outmanuevered, and Winning

Coriesocks, Ellalba (art)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/28217253/chapters/69144672

Words: 80,372

Rating: Explicit

Summary: Hux’s plans for ridding the First Order of Kylo Ren are ruined when Ren discovers his deception. With no choice but to flee, Hux ends up in the hands of the Resistance. It’s not ideal, but at least he gets a break from Ren. Until he doesn’t.When Ren starts appearing in Hux’s dreams, Hux wonders if the stress of being a spy has taken more of a toll on his sanity than he’d previously thought. And if that wasn’t bad enough, he has to deal with constant pestering from Poe and a mildly inconvenient kidnapping. Of course, it’s Ren who saves him in the end. There’s clearly no getting away from him.

My thoughts on the rec: A really interesting take on something that is both a alternate rewrite of what could have happened instead of TROS and a TROS-fix-it of sorts! Hux is stellar in this, we really get a good look in his head and Coriesocks handles it masterfully! I really liked how their relationship develops gradually in this, it’s Enemies To Lovers at its best! Bloodlines and Brandy

EmperorsVornskr

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22989934/chapters/54963601

Words: 130,785

Rating: Explicit

Summary: Sebastian Hux is a native of the Deep South who loathes his origins, and seeks to pull himself from the stifling quagmire, but his bloodlines call him back to the property that has blessed- and plagued- his family for centuries.Unspoken secrets fill his inheritance, skeletons fill every closet, and a monster lurks in the shadows, tied to two bloodlines joined by fate, greed and hatred that has spanned across generations.As Hux learns about his family’s tainted legacy that has now become his burden, he discovers there is more involved than just having to be the curator of property that the locals shun with hushed whispers, that he has inherited more than an estate- he also has a terrible and loathsome horror tied to his very blood.When curious young locals come calling, and Hux’s past tormentors come out of the woodwork to simper and scrabble for a piece of the newly rich, the body count begins to rise, the smell of blood in the old slaughterhouse is getting harder to hide, and Hux realises that he will need to find a better way to pacify the hulking shadow that perches on his roof every night before his hometown’s tiny population is completely decimated.

My thoughts on the rec: This one is EPIC! Like, in length (which it needs every word of for the story that is going on here) and in the great portrayal of Kylo and Hux and their relationship! It’s super original too-not just the plot but the depiction of Kylo as something ‘other’ and the Southern Gothic vibes, and Hux-this is a wonderful take on Hux! He loses none of his edge, in my opinion and yet the reader is ‘with’ him all the way through, rooting for him! The descriptions are killer too-EmperorsVornskr has a felicity of expression that kept me reading (albeit in more than one sitting). Also worth noting that this is a wonderful and carefully handled depiction of trans!Hux, in my admittedly cis opinion. The theme of finding your tribe/your people/and your special someone in this, albeit in sometimes unexpected places is warming! I enjoyed every moment of this fic! Gravity Well

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https://archiveofourown.org/works/13062495/chapters/29879001

Words: 176,421

Rating: Explicit

Summary: Snoke is gone, but his death has solved nothing between Hux and Kylo Ren. The First Order's trust in their leaders wanes as they vie for power over one another, and if they cannot learn to work together, they may both lose everything they've worked for.Forging that alliance after years at each other's throats will not be as easy as letting the past die, however—they will face subterfuge, enemies in the shadows, treachery, and being stranded on a hostile planet with creatures out of nightmare, barely escaping constant danger with their lives while having only one another to rely on.And that is just the beginning.

My thoughts on the rec: I realize this one is very well known by now, but I’ll rec it again for good reason! It’s quality long-fic! I love how competent Hux is in this surival-style fic, even without the Force to save him! And Kylo is a badass! kyluxtrashcompactor is a master of the slow burn here and we’re even lucky enough to be getting a sequel (although Gravity Well will also stand perfectly on its own). The writing in this will draw you in and not let you go!

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That’s all for now! I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I did!

#kylux recs #kylux #fic recs #kylux recs 2021 #i enjoyed these fics

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dennys-at-3-am · 2 years ago

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The real story of Ice Pick Joe: One of the most tragic characters in film.

Ice Pick Joe is truly a complex character. Not much is known about him, considering he is not a major character. Despite the mystery surrounding him, the fandom loved Joe. The creators of Goncharov took note of this, and created a spin off film titled As The Ice Melts (2010) .Older Joe is played Brad Pitt, while teenage Joe is played by William brent. The Poster is shown below.

In this movie, much of Joe’s backstory is revealed. One of the most important parts in the entire film is the scene where younger Joe escapes from his burning house. The only thing he saves is a photo of him and his mother. In the intro, Joe narrates over a flashback of him and his family playing in a park.

See that? that’s me and my family...Ah, the good ol’ times.I remember this like it was yesterday. This was one of my last happy memories with my father.

It is stated that Joe’s father either died, or left him and his mom. A few scenes later, Joe’s house burns down, his mother inside. His narration continues.

And then...It was just me. I was alone. I couldn’t save my mother like she saved me all those years ago. I had to go back to that wretched orphanage again.

In this small snippet of dialogue, It is revealed that Joe was adopted. After a quick flash forward, Joe is introduced to a group of delinquent children. They’re slightly older than him, being around 14.

The kids weren’t bullies. Not by any means.They were some of my best friends throughout my teenage years! They helped me learn to be tough. They even helped bust me out of the orphanage! John, Quincy, Adriana, Emilia, and Carson were always there for me. We were like...a family.

Joe escapes from the orphanage, now traveling with his friends. They bought him clothes, and helped disguise him so the authorities wouldn’t recognize him. When he hit 16, they stopped the search. They assumed them to be dead.

Now that Joe was no longer being actively hunted, he decided it would be good to take up a job and help support his friends. Quincy had inspired his passion for art, so he got a job making ice sculptures. This is how he got his nickname.

You see this? This is where it all started for me. My passion for ice was ignited by my closest friend. He used to say, “Ice Pick Joe. There’s nothing he can’t do with a pick and some passion.

(Note, in another spin off novel, It is implied Joe and Quincy dated/are dating, but the Goncharov fandom does not believe the books to be canon.)

The rest of the plot is mostly filler, up until Joe is offered a job opportunity. He calls up his old friends, and they begin to work alongside him. This segways into the plot of Goncharov, but it is noted in a throwaway line that he stops working with his friends due to the job being too dangerous for them.

Please let me know if you would like me to cover the books next, or the leaked information about Goncharov 2.

#goncharov #ice pick joe #ice pick joe lore #goncharov 2 #spin off #spin off film #lore #goncharov lore #as the ice melts #as the ice melts film #blogpost

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alonely-dreamer · 4 years ago

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The Valuable Sun | Chapter 24

Summary: Bill, Eric and Brooke are taken to the Authority.

Pairing: Eric x OC

Warnings: 18+

A/N: Please, note that I am French so there might be some mistakes here and there. Apologies for the wait. I do not know when I’ll post again.

Words: 4072

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Tags: @parabatai-winchester @mousee555 @oh-so-many-fandoms-ohmy

She knew she should say something. But she didn’t know what. Maybe anything would do. But she didn’t feel like speaking. And she had a sense she’d regret it. She stayed out of Eric and Bill’s mind as they were probably thinking the exact same things as her. They were going to die before dawn, they’d never see Sookie again, they’d never have a chance to fix what had been broken.

On the way to New-Orleans, Eric had explained the sanguinista movement to her. Crazy religious vampires who thought Lilith was God and humans only served one purpose: to be food. They were suspected to have infiltrated the AVL and the Authority, which meant keeping the fact that she was a fairy a secret was vital. Under no circumstances were they to find out, because that would be catastrophic. Not only for Sookie and herself, but also for all the fairies that were scattered around the world. They’d be hunted down, and killed, if they were lucky.

There would be no mention of her mind reading abilities, no mention of day walking or of human tears. She was a vampire who could make a strange light come out of her hands, that was all she was. A mystery. To them, to the world.

That was who she had always been to others. But she had always known she was a fairy. She had kept that secret her whole life, even to Sookie. All her sister had ever wanted was to be normal, so she kept it a secret. It wasn’t like anyone would have believed her anyway.

And now, all that Brooklynne wanted was to be normal too. Not human, because she didn’t know what that meant, but normal, living a simple life with her family and friends, not having to worry about the Authority or anyone else that wanted to hunt and kill her and the people she cared about. She wanted to be happy. She wished she could have had happy days with Eric before they had to meet the True Death.

The van stopped and Eric squeezed her hand, not to reassure her, but to say goodbye. “This is it.” “I love you.” “I’m sorry.” She didn’t squeeze back.

He didn’t let go of her hand as they exited the vehicle. She didn’t understand right away that it was because he was afraid they’d take her as soon as they were out of the van. He kept his hand around her wrist and kept her close behind him. It was useless and they both knew it. If they wanted her dead they’d kill her and would have no problem going through him first. But it was her maker’s instinct to protect her and he would until he couldn’t anymore.

They were led to an elevator. Two armed guards joined them inside and positioned themselves behind them. As she felt the elevator move up, she slid her hand in Eric’s and intertwined her fingers with his. He looked down at her, hoping he’d see some forgiveness in her eyes. He didn’t know exactly what he saw in her pupils but at least she didn’t look away this time. She looked right back at him, and, to his relief, he saw no hate there.

As the elevator stopped and the doors opened, she slid her other hand on his arm and moved closer to him. He put his hand on top of hers as the entrance revealed itself. It was surprisingly empty, with only a busy receptionist at the desk. She didn’t even acknowledge their arrival.

“No welcoming party?” Eric said, looking at Bill. “Can’t be good.”

“At least there’s not a firing squad.”

There were led by one of their guards to the next room on their right. Music welcomed them when he opened the door and they entered a big conference room. Five vampires were waiting for them there, with red champagne. Brooklynne recognised Chancellor Akinjide, who gave her an amused smile.

“Congratulations, boys!” the other man, a white tall and well dressed vampire said with a heavy German accent as he welcomed them from where he was sitting at the end of the room.

“There are the boys!” a short red-head woman raised her glass at them.

Chancellor Harris was sitting on her own on one of the two blue sofas that had been arranged into a small relaxing area at the opposite of the large conference table at the other end of the room. Facing her were two women, one whom Brooklynne recognised to be Molly as she congratulated them. The woman to her left must be, according to Eric and Bill’s description, Chancellor Agrippa: Salome. At Molly’s right sat Chancellor Akinjide on a black leathered armchair and to his right was Chancellor Braun on an armchair of his own.

“Hail the Conquering heroes,” Salome said as she made her way to them.

She shook Bill’s hand before she kissed him on the cheek as if they were longtime friends.

“Roman is very impressed,” she continued as she put a hand on Eric’s right arm.

Her eyes finally fell on Brooklynne who was still holding Eric’s left hand, harder now, as if he would be taken away if she let go.

“I’m afraid I don’t know your name.”

“Salome,” Eric cleared his throat, “let me introduce to you my progeny, Brooklynne.”

“Right,” the chancellor smiled as she held out her hand to the hybrid.

Brooke stared at it for a long moment before she took it.

I wonder why she’s here, why did they include her in their plan? Perhaps he doesn’t care about his progeny at all. No, he must, seeing the way he’s protecting her. She’s just a baby vampire. No reason to worry. Russell is here. The plan doesn’t change.

She released the chancellor’s hand as if it had burnt her and seized Eric’s arm again. Salome rose an eyebrow but thought nothing of it. She was just a baby vampire. She was intimidated and scared, that was all.

“Please, join us,” Salome said with a nod as she led them to the sofas.

The petite vampire, Molly, walked up to them with a candid smile. She took a phone out of her jeans pocket and unlocked it.

“And you don’t need these anymore,” she told Eric and Bill.

And as she lifted her hand and reached for Eric’s heart, Brooklynne swiftly seized the techie vampire’s wrist as she took a step forward. Molly jumped and opened her mouth but the deadly look in Brooklynne’s eyes silenced her. The chancellors started to laugh.

“It’s okay,” Eric said as he took his progeny’s hand away from Molly. “She’s just removing the iStake.”

Brooklynne stepped back but didn’t even attempt to apologise to the girl whom she let worked.

“She’s quite protective of you this one,” Chancellor Braun said. “Is that why you brought her along?”

“She helped us a great deal in the capture of Russell,” the Viking replied with a servile tone.

“Our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to you three, then,” he raised his glass of bloody champagne at them.

“Okay, stand still,” Molly told Eric before she slid her hands under his shirts.

Brooklynne almost growled.

“Don’t want to accidentally set up this thing, would’t that be ironic?”

“No, it wouldn’t,” Brooke told her with a menacing tone.

Bill chuckled. Brooklynne could swear Molly had gulped. Good.

Chancellor Harris started to laugh. “I still can’t believe you snagged that little psychopath alive.”

“Have we learned who released Russell from the ground to begin with?” Eric asked as Molly finally removed the iStake from him.

“Salome has been interrogating Russell but…” Chancellor Akinjide started to say.

“Well, he’s been a little tight-lipped,” Salome finished.

He can’t be asking questions now. There are only so many times I can avoid the question.

Brooklynne frowned. She watched as Salome picked up three glasses of bubbly blood she intended to give to them.

“We should know soon.”

You will all know soon.

“But for a moment at least, let’s celebrate.”

Enjoy the party, boys. Things are about to change.

Eric took the drink she handed to him before he summoned the courage to ask:

“Would it be possible for me to speak to Chancellor Gainsborough?”

The suspicious thoughts of the chancellors echoed in her head, but there was only Salome’s that interested her.

Don’t worry, you’ll see your sister soon enough.

“Chancellor Gainsborough has revealed her true sanguinist leanings while you were gone,” she informed them.

Bill wasn’t surprised, though saddened by the news. However, Eric was stunned.

“Anyway, I should go back to interrogating Mr. Edgington…”

I have to make sure he understood the plan. Russell is a wild card. Only Lilith can save him. Only she can save us all.

“I’m hoping he will provide us with a wealth of useful intelligence.”

Even the smile she gave them was fake.

“Be careful,” Eric warned her. “He’s the strongest vampire I’ve ever met.”

“Well, he’s been silvered intravenously. He’s quite impaired. Trust me.”

Lies. Only lies came out of that woman’s mouth. But how could Brooklynne safely warn anyone? Would they even believe her?

“Congratulations again, and thank you for all you’ve done. We will not forget.”

Lilith will not forget.

“It was our duty,” Bill smiled at her.

Salome gave him a weird look before she walked away.

“Boy Scout,” Eric whispered.

“Delinquent.”

Brooklynne’s eyes followed Salome who was about to exit the room but a vampire entered through the same door she meant to take.

“My boys! My boys!” he shouted as he spotted Eric and Bill. “There are my boys! From here on out, officially known as the guys who took down Russell Edgington. How’s that sound?” he said loudly, as if any of them were deaf. “Well done, well done.”

He tapped them both on the shoulder before his eyes fell on Brooklynne.

“My apologies,” he smiled at her. “Kibwe did mention you helped as well.”

“She did, Guardian,” Eric nodded.

“Right, and she demonstrated some… abilities,” he inquired after Eric. “How did you describe it, Kibwe, remind me.”

“A light, Guardian. I saw this young vampire here use light against Russell. She stopped him from killing Mr. Northman here.”

“Brave, very brave,” the Guardian nodded, “to expose yourself in order to save your maker. You can’t wish for anything better from your progeny, can you?”

“Indeed,” the chancellors echoed their leader’s sentiment. “Here, here.”

“So, what are you?”

There it was. The questions. The Guardian’s eyes pierced through her, as if he were trying to see inside of her, but she knew that he knew. And he knew that she knew too.

I have no interest in your kind. I’m sure you want to keep it a secret, in fact I’m certain your maker has told you to. Do you know what you are? Fairy?

“Yes, I know,” she said, and even he was surprised to be surprised.

Eric’s worry worsened but the other vampires in the rooms were just confused. The Guardian laughed.

“I wasn’t expecting you to be honest about it.”

“Neither was I.”

“Brooke…” Eric tried to stop her but she raised a hand to silence him.

“I wasn’t going to, but there’s something I know you need to hear.”

The Guardian rose his eyebrows. “I’m listening.”

She took a deep breath, before she moved her eyes on Salome who was standing behind the Guardian.

“She’s the traitor you’re looking for.”

Gasps filled the room and even Eric was too shocked to worry about the implications of her accusations.

“When I shook her hand I heard, I saw. She hasn’t silvered Russell at all. In fact she’s the one who freed him.”

“Impossible!” Chancellor Harris breathed.

“What are you talking about,” Salome laughed nervously.

“If you think I’m lying there are easy ways to find out.”

“Brooklynne,” Eric tried to make her stop.

“Think about it, Eric. You told me she’s the one who helped Nora’s career, she’s the one who convinced your sister to become sanguanista. I saw it, Eric.”

“You cannot come in here and start making insane accusations at a chancellor of the Authority. What proof do you have?” Chancellor Braun asked.

“Like she said,” the Guardian replied. He was pissed. He was fuming. “There are easy ways to find out.”

He gestured for the guards that were posted at each side of each door to move on Salome.

“Arrest Chancellor Agrippa. I will check on Russell myself.”

“It’s a lie!” Salome yelled. “They’re setting me up! Can’t you see?”

“I will see,” Roman snarled. “Lead them to their quarters. Next time I see you three, someone will die.”

***

Eric was alive and that’s all that mattered for the moment. She had been given her own rooms, though she could see they were someone else’s. Personal items were scattered around the room, makeup and dresses in the closets… At least the sheets seemed to have been changed.

She could hear Eric’s erratic thoughts. She could feel him worry. But why would they have to worry? She had told the truth, and the Guardian would see that. And as pissed as he would be about the betrayal of another one of his chancellor’s, he couldn’t exactly put that on them.

She sat on the chaise lounge, not knowing her maker had sat right there just a couple of days earlier. And she waited. And she wished Eric were there so they could talk. So she could explain. Eventually, she started to wonder if she should even feel bad. After all, she could make her own decisions, and she hadn’t endangered any of their lives. In fact, she had saved many lives, including the Guardian’s. He were to be thankful for that, wasn’t he?

Maybe she had done it out of anger and frustration. Maybe she were too tired for these schemes and secret plans. Better to be done now than having to deal with it later on. She had seen Salome’s plans. What would have happened if they had succeeded? It would have been a catastrophe.

About two hours after having been locked in those chambers, she heard footsteps coming from the hallway. Coming for her. She straightened up as the Guardian entered the room. He didn’t seem angry. Or not at her, at least.

“These were Salome’s chambers,” he said. “I’m not sure why I wanted you to see them. Or perhaps, I just wanted to make a point that Chancellor Agrippa was a trusted member of this Authority and now, these rooms are all that is left of it.”

“You killed her?”

“No, no,” he chuckled. “No, she will be given the True Death. But, she has many things to tell us first. Your help would be welcomed.”

“What are you gonna do with Eric?”

He rose an eyebrow. “Your first thought is for your maker. Such loyalty is rare nowadays.” He sighed. “Mr. Northman and Mr. Compton have been given full pardons,” he informed her as he sat in the armchair before her. He crossed his legs as he leaned back. “What do you know of Salome’s plans?”

“She thinks you’ve betrayed all vampires. But she wanted to go by the book, so, she meant for Russell to kill you then pardon him as she would take your place.”

“She thinks the mainstreaming agenda is an abomination, doesn’t she?”

“Yes. As Guardian her first order would have been to put a stop to it.”

“You got all of that from shaking her hand.”

“I looked around inside her head. She’s… old.”

“That she is… that old bitch.”

“What about Nora?”

“What about her?”

“Are you going to kill her?”

“She will be given the True Death. She is, after all, sanguinista.”

“Salome brainwashed her! I saw it. It took years and years of manipulation for her to convince Nora.”

“And she is still convinced. I can’t release Nora as she is now.”

“What if I can get through to her?”

The Guardian frowned. “How do you mean?”

“I could get inside her mind, remind her of what it was like to be human, of a time when she thought differently.”

“What if you can’t help her?”

Brooklynne paused.

“Then I can’t help her.”

“How long have you known Nora?”

“I don’t. I… I met her once.”

“And you would do that for her?”

“She’s Eric’s sister.”

“Indeed… None of us knew Nora was Mr. Northman’s sister.”

“I shouldn’t have said, it was a mistake.”

“That mistake, Miss Stackhouse, is how I know I can trust you.”

She watched as he stood up.

“You will have your chance to speak to Nora. For now, it is time for all of us to rest for the day.”

“Wait! Have you… who else knows…”

“The Chancellors may know, as I did, but they’re under strict orders to keep it confidential.”

She frowned, as she couldn’t understand why he’d even try to protect her secret.

“Why?”

“Few of us know about fairies. But those of us who do know for a reason.”

“Daylight,” she guessed.

He nodded. “The sun is forbidden to us. And it would be against our own laws to allow vampires to go after another vampire. Even if you’re only half a creature of Lilith,” he said as he turned around and made his way to the exit.

“Can I…”

“You may join Mr. Northman in his chambers,” he finished her thought as he disappeared out of the room.

***

She didn’t know what to expect from Eric. He’d be angry, for sure. Worried too. But would he be more pissed than anxious? She had lost all of her confidence from before. She had thought about it while she waited in Salome’s chambers. It wasn’t confidence that had made her do it. It was anger. It was frustration. She was in a room, surrounded with the most powerful vampires in the world, and she had the one information that could save them all, and the only reason she couldn’t tell them was because it was dangerous. Because she was too weak to do it. But she wasn’t weak. She wasn’t strong, or as strong as them, but she wasn’t weak.

Her whole life people had told her what to do, what not to do. But what about what she wanted? It was never considered. It was always about her safety, about what was best for her. And that had led them here. That had led Eric to leave her. Never again.

Two guards opened the door to Eric’s room and they closed it behind her as she disappeared inside. Eric was pacing, worried, no doubt, for both his sister and Brooklynne. But when he heard the door open, he was expecting to see the Guardian or another chancellor, someone to tell him they had killed Nora and taken the gifted vampire away.

She saw the surprise on his face, but mostly the relief in his eyes. He froze, not daring to move, as if she were a hallucination he could blink away. But she kept walking towards him. She was real. She was safe.

“Hey,” she said gently as she stopped before him.

He stared at her, a million thoughts running in his mind. He didn’t know what to do, what to say first. She was expecting another scolding. But it never came.

She felt his lips on hers before she even saw him move. He put his hands on each side of her face as she tiptoed to meet his mouth. He put all of his regret and all of his relief into the kiss.

He kissed her so deeply, as if he were looking for something. Her forgiveness maybe, or just her love. He kissed her like it had been a thousand years since the last time. He kissed her, maybe, to tell her all the things he wanted her to know but for which he hadn’t found the right words. He had looked for them, had tried to find ways to tell her, but it was as if the words didn’t exist, as if they hadn’t been invented yet. So he kissed her, because that was the only thing he could do to let her know how sorry he was. How much it broke his heart to leave her behind, how it had almost killed him to walk away from her. She had to know it was the most painful thing he had ever done, and for four days, those torturous four days he had been away from her, had been convinced he’d never see her again, all of his thoughts had been for her. And he died all over again each day when he woke up at sunset without her. And when he came back, when he entered Fangtasia and saw her on his throne, it was like coming back to life, like his heart had started beating again just to get crushed all over again by the look in her eyes. It had felt like a thousand needles to see that look of betrayal in her eyes, that pain and that anger, and those tears… And though he had tried to remind himself he had done it to protect her, he couldn’t help but regret it, because he might had just lost her while trying to save her. So he had included her in his plans, he wasn’t about to make the same deadly mistake again. He wouldn’t put her aside this time, he would stay with her and never leave her again. Until the Authority came for him and gave him the True Death. Because even if his last days consisted of chasing after Russell Edgington, they’d be the most beautiful days of his life if she were there with him. But he wasn’t dead. And she wasn’t dead. Even after his worst fears came true. Even after all of this and all of that, she was there, she had come for him, and she was kissing him too.

She kissed him because she loved him. She kissed him because she had missed him. She had missed his lips and his hands on her. She had missed his blue eyes, his voice and his subtle accent. She had missed his love. She had missed him. As angry as she was she kissed him. Because that was the only thing that could wash off the last five days. It wouldn’t erase them, but it would make it better, for the moment. Because she had been convinced she’d never see him again and for those four agonising days she had wondered what she’d do with herself and an eternity without him. She could taste his regret and his pain on his lips, and after a while, after they got each other’s clothes off in a desperate hurry, the pain went away. His mouth traveled on her body, and after kissing every inch, biting every weak spot, devouring her like she liked it, his lips started to feel normal again, as if her skin had cleaned him of his sins.

And though she still had things to say, she cast it aside for now, wanting to enjoy the moment. She had thought she’d never see him again, thought she’d never be here again, thought she had lost him forever. Every second with him healed the wound he had given her, filled the hole he had left in her chest. So she laid on the bed and let him worship every bit of her. Let him make amends.

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