#I wonder if his view made them realize that time moves foward

[faithful-grigori]

”#Both Mina and Jonathan probably took little Quincey with them too, #I wonder if his view made them realize that time moves foward, #And with it one day when they are on their deathbeds all of this will be a memory, #A horrible one but a memory nonetheless”

In the summer of this year we made a journey to Transylvania, and went over the old ground which was, and is, to us so full of vivid and terrible memories. It was almost impossible to believe that the things which we had seen with our own eyes and heard with our own ears were living truths. Every trace of all that had been was blotted out. The castle stood as before, reared high above a waste of desolation.

What a way to recount, and see the time has passed.

Castle Dracula, the castle where Jonathan spent months trapped in a hellish experience that left him as a shadow of himself. The same castle where Van Helsing had to kill the Weird Sisters by himself as Mina was left alone in the snow. This castle that held horrible memories, and more horrifying events at the hands of the Count for who knows how long... It's a relic of an ancient time now.

Time will pass, and even the castle itself will become ruins to be discovered by other people exploring. Maybe Jonathan and Mina will visit again in the future to see that place of nightmares once again, and see even less traces of their mighty battle against an evil man untouched by time. The living truth will remain in the documents, and in their lives, but even that one day will pass.

And that, I speculate will bring them comfort. As they remember Lucy and Quincey, as they keep in touch with Jack and Arthur, as Van Helsing visits them, and they raise little Quincey too. For them, the fact that time passes is a good thing, because it will be the decisive victory of those days when Mina feared to roam the earth undying, and alone.

[blade-king-luze]

“Yuletide Beginnings”

(OOC: A story that I want to make for Christmas. Something adorable and maybe lift the spirits during these pandemic times. Even if most of us will not have a Christmas this time around, it’s always fun to think about especially on my end. I love holidays so much. Merry Christmas, everyone! Stay warm!) - Two perspectives of Luze and Yuki - Feat. Yuki Giou, Luka Crosszeria, Sodom, Touko Murasame

Beginnings are always nerve wracking. Sometimes it can be something that people look forward to. Sometimes it can be something new that people learn from. It may peek curiousity of others whenever they see some things for the first time. 

Luze has been staying with the Zweilts ever since the beginning of Summer on The Surface. It wasn’t until December was present where Luze began to notice strange decor that stretches outside of the hallways. It became more vibrant the deeper he went towards the living room.  What are these strange decorations for, he wonders? 

He also notices the air outside got a little bit more colder than normal from his room window. Though he doesn’t feel anything uneasy, it calms him somehow within his heart and mind. As curious as he was when he was a child, he begins to discovers what December has to offer through the tradition of Christmas. 

Let the cool breeze of winter take you on a trip to Luze’s first discovery of holidays that humans have had following the tradition of the days past on from their ancestors. 

Maybe until then, he will learn more than what’s to offer in the human world.

Luze 

The morning crisp air greeted me as the curtains fluttered slightly through the window. It felt a little more colder than it usually was during this time of winter. I was already sitting upright at the edge of my bed as the chilled wind hit my back. I began to rub the side of my neck as I let my head tilt left and right from the slight strains. 

I slowly got up and straightened myself as my raven flew to my shoulder to perch on. In his beak was one of the ribbons for me to tie my hair up. He tilted his head as if he was wondering if it was the right color. I gently petted his feathered beard with two of my fingers and took the ribbon from his beak. He croaked softly and flew to his metal perch as I placed the ribbon barely in my mouth to hold my hair up and walked towards the door. 

As I began to open up the door with one hand clasping around my hair, I heard small footsteps making its way towards my direction. It was picking up more swiftly than I thought as the sound crept closer and closer.  I was taken aback as I saw Sodom rushing pass me and down through the hallway yonder for a moment.  “Morning, Luze!” Sodom said as he kept running further down amidst his tired breaths. He was slightly tangled in an elongated gold-like ribbon as I took a quick glance at him before he disappeared from my view.

I blinked twice in confusion as to what I had witnessed. My hand suddenly releasing my hair as it flowed naturally down once again. I slowly took the ribbon from my mouth and turn to the other direction again as I heard another set of footsteps coming. It was gentle but steadily hastening.

“If you’re looking for your little one, he ran that way and made a right turn.” I said as I saw Luka coming towards me. One of his hands were in his pocket as he heavily sighed. “Thanks for letting me know. He can’t hide forever.” He said calmly.  “What was that all about if I may ask?” I cocked an eyebrow towards him. “It’s nothing, really. Just Sodom being his playful self while the holidays are rolling in.” He placed both of his hands in his pockets. 

“Holidays?” I wondered. I began to grasp my hair once again and finally tied it up with my ribbon.  Luka glanced to me bewildered but realized what I had asked. “Oh. That’s right.” He looked away for a moment. “You’ve only been here since summer started on The Surface. Well, if you’re that curious, you can head downstairs to see yourself. I really don’t feel like explaining things at the moment. I have a little familiar to catch up with anyway ...”

Before I began to speak, Luka already made his way down the hall quickly but slightly jogging towards where Sodom was supposedly heading.  I begrudgingly sighed calmly. “Always leaving me with the vague details again ...” I said to myself. Even if it was something trivial, old habits die hard from overthinking. 

I took a couple steps foward until I saw a sudden glint beneath me.  I slightly tilted my head as I kneeled down to pick up the shining object.  It was some kind of ornament, adorned with specks of silver flakes coated on the outside. It looked to be one of those globes with snow inside from what I saw in the markets on The Surface. I turned it around as the light reflected on the silver flakes making them gleam. I stood back up staring at it curiously and proceeded to walk.

I remained calm as I head towards the grand staircases that lead to the living quarters. I had swore I had saw more of those ribbons hung up on the walls.  However, the more further in the hallways I went, it seems like the decor was beginning to become more present than what I saw with Sodom.

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🎵 - (Music to read through this)

My steps from the grand staircases made soft creeks as I proceeded downwards. I still held onto the ornament on my other hand as I took in my surroundings. My eyes became more curious as I looked to the left of me then to my right. 

The decorations became more prominent from the main living quarters. Streams of ribbons were hung on the sides of the walls, flat cutout of snowflakes joined by along the strands and lead towards the center near the fireplace. A foliage that was circular was hung right above where the hearth was, a wreathe of some sort that was also coated with silver flakes much like the ornament I carried.  However, a towering structure caught my eye as I looked to the corner right next to the fireplace. 

There was a tree inside the building. Two Humes were down below it, hanging other ornaments on it. There were wrapped boxes beneath it as well. They were neatly wrapped in colorful adornments with bows on top of them. The Humes seem to be decorating for something. Something that Luka mentioned earlier ...  What was this all about? Is there something important that I should know about especially with a tree being indoors?

I proceeded to walk towards them to supposedly return the ornament to them. “Ah! Luze, good morning!” Yuki said as he first saw me. Touko was next to him and looked towards me. I nodded to them. “Good morning ...” I began to look around me once more for a moment until I return to look at them bewildered this time. “What’s all this for?”

“Huh?” Touko stood up straight and glared at me. “It’s for Christmas! What else would you think this is for?” I blinked again and barely tilted my head in slight concern as if I should watch my words.  Yuki lightly giggled. “Touko, remember. This is his first time knowing what Christmas is about.” Touko was taken aback as she realized. She smiled wryly and rubbed the back of her head “Oh uh ... That’s right. Sorry, I totally forgot.”

I cocked an eyebrow at them still with a concerned expression. “Is anyone going to enlighten me about this or am I going to just ponder about it?” “Ah, yes!��� Yuki stood up and looked at me and slightly smiled. “Christmas is a Day of Giving Gifts to our special ones. It also celebrates the Birth of God who gives blessings towards us.” He suddenly waved his hands in front of him nervously as he saw my expression. “Though, I hope you’re not thinking about the Gods that grants us powers! This is different though. But much like Him, all of the humans decided to pass on that tradition to our close friends and family by giving each other presents as you can see here.”

Yuki moved slightly towards his side as I looked down at the wrapped boxes. “... I see.” I began to wonder about this celebration. It had a different atmosphere now that I knew what it was about, no matter how vague the detail may be. ... A celebration of giving. Much like this “God” did before our time. “Also”, Touko chimed in jokingly. She winked at me. “You can even give gifts to your special someone if you ever have any.” “I beg your pardon?” I said barely taken aback.  They both laughed softly at my expression as I stared blankly. I immediately brushed what they said and rolled my eyes at them. 

I walked towards them as I held my hand out with the ornament. Touko looked at it and blinked. “Where did you get that from?” “I got this when I was exiting my quarters. It was right in front of me when Sodom ran passed by ... He seemed to have stolen some of these decorations, I assume?”  Yuki giggled once more as I turned to him. “Sodom is just being playful. He did provide us entertainment when we started to decorate the whole area.” “... I take it that you had others help rather than my brother and the two of you?” I asked. Yuki nodded. “Ah, yes! We did. The rest are outside in the city at the moment. They are gathering food for dinner tonight.” “Oh I can’t wait to see what we would have! ... Hopefully we can trust them from what they would bring though.” Touko said mumbling.  Yuki laughed and smiled. “I think we can trust them, don’t worry.” 

I hesitated as I brought my hand towards me almost phasing out their conversation for a moment. I looked at the ornament again as the fire now made the sheen more different than the lighting in the hallway. It shimmered from its orange hue making the silver shine like a sunset.  It gave out a warm sensation.  “... You wouldn’t mind if I aid you, unless you’re nearly done?” I looked to them. The two of them looked towards me as Yuki shook his head. Touko smiled gently as she heard me.  “Not at all!” Yuki said smiling back. “We would be glad if you did.”

I nodded at them as he told me that I could hang this ornament wherever on the tree. I walked towards the tree where my reflection could be seen from many of the glass-like spheres. I hung the ornament on an empty spot slightly higher than the rest, making sure that the decor did not clash with the design. I took a step back and pondered for a moment as I kept looking at it. 

Humes can be strange when it comes to “days” that are important to them. It felt stranger when I took part of it, as much as how simple it may be from just hanging an ornament on a tree. However, it felt more calming and slightly enjoyable for a moment.   But whatever the case may be, it stirs the hearts of those Humes. I sort of grew an understanding little by little from the speck of emotions I felt from this atmosphere. I felt like I did not mind learning more about the celebrations that Humes hold. After all, I have only been on The Surface without knowing much about them. And I am going to live with the Humes for quite awhile anyway. It’s best to start now than to dwell on it much as I have been here. 

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Yuki

It was almost past 6 as I rubbed my eyes tiredly. I sat on the floor in my room while I was wrapping small gifts to give to the orphanage I used to live in. It’s been about two years since I was away from my original home. I always thought of the children every holiday that passes.

I was glad that I kept hearing that they are doing well, while others fortunately found homes. It was such a difficult time where I had to move away so suddenly from them. However, as long as there are good news still lingering within the orphanage, I didn’t have to worry as much as before. 

I smiled as I looked at the leftover small plushes that needed to be wrapped up.  They all looked glad that they also get to have homes soon.

 A couple of knocks came at my door as I turn to that direction. “Come in!” I said. The door opened slowly and gently. “You’re still up?” Someone said as they made it halfway through the door. “Luka? I would say the same thing.” I said smiling. “You may come in if you���d like.”  Luka nodded and went inside. He leaned against the wall by the door he closed. He placed his hands on his pockets “I just wanted to make sure that you’re okay. You’ve been busy ever since this morning.” He stared at the presents that were wrapped up. “I was also a little concerned when you said you had to dismiss yourself early from dinner.” “I’m sorry.” I said wearily. “I just want to get this done early so I can prepare more gifts for the rest of us in the mansion.”  Luka shook his head as he slightly smiled. “You can do whatever you like. Just don’t strain yourself. I don’t know what else to say but to give you our gratitude from today.” “Ah! It’s nothing!” I waved my hands slightly in front of me. I felt myself turn red. I really hope he didn’t recognize it. “I always think of everyone’s happiness before mine.” Luka looked to me slightly concerned but understood me.

Speaking of ... A sudden thought came through.  “Hey, Luka?” I suddenly asked. “Hm?”  “May I ask you something?” “Of course. Is something wrong?” I shook my head. “Ah, no. I wanted to ask about Luze. Do you ... Know what he likes?”

Luka stared at me for a few moments and looked away slightly. He cocked an eyebrow possibly thinking that he had to consider about this question. It was rare for him to talk about his twin since it’s been more than awhile. I still remember that time where he did tell me more about him when I first encountered Luze.  It made me realize that Luka at that time still cared for him. He crossed his arms. “That’s ... Kind of a broad question and out of the blue. I guess you can say he does like a lot of things that I do still. Although, they are all subtle differences, thankfully.” “Hmm ...” I pondered. I looked to the leftover plushes that were still sitting. One was a horse laying on its stomache with its hooves outwards. “Would you think he likes horses? You know, considering his Greater Familiar is a horse-like Duras?”  

“... You may be right. Although he might like horses in general now that I think about it. Whenever we passed by one, he would always look slightly towards them especially at one point at a pasture we walked by.” The thought of it made me smile a bit more. It sounded as if Luka told me about Luze’s inner child-like personality. However, it also gave me of an idea and something more to think about from him.  “What do you think his favorite color is?” I asked. Luka scoffed subtly. “I think a small hint would come from me. Since I am more comfortable with black, he seems to find white more pleasing.” He looked at me slightly with a cocked eyebrow. “What’s all of these questions for, anyway?”  

I reached out and grabbed the horse plush. I held it near me as its face stared right into my eyes. “I wanted to give him a special gift. It seems right to, considering it’s his first time. And first moments in everything are always special. So I want to make sure he feels the same way as others would.” Luka hesitated as he took into from what I said. He looked away for a moment pondering. His expression turned glazed yet regretful at the same time. I grew concerned as I noticed when I looked up at him.  “... Yeah.” Was the only thing he said.  “Luka? Is everything alright?” I asked. He looked at me quickly then away once again. He shook his head slowly. “Nothing. Are you thinking of getting him a white horse or something?” I was worried when he changed the subject fast. I wanted to ask more on what he was thinking, but I didn’t want to bother at the same time. He was probably thinking about Luze which is understandable. They were seperated for centuries. 

I looked down on the horse plush. “I want to make him one of those charms like I did with the others. Although, I want to make it more unique like yours. You two have done so much for me even if I didn’t need it. ... My powers also damages me whenever I heal someone with a wound. Luze was able to handle half of my job though he may say that his healing is more weaker than mine.” I giggled a little. “And just like you in a way, he would reluctantly help me out without even saying a word. But I can tell that he doesn’t quite show much when he does. He’s very passive with his emotions.”

Luka hesitated as he looked at me. He smiled slightly as I explained what my gift to him was. “I see. I am sure he will appreciate it more than he would imagine.” I smiled as I placed the horse plush down and resumed wrapping the others. Luka continued to look at what I was doing for a moment in a blank expression. “You wouldn’t mind if I help you out a bit? I think it’s about time you will actually need your rest soon. If you’d like, you can start making his charm now. I don’t know how long that will take.” “Ah, well ...” I said as I felt myself turn red again. I looked away for a little then back at him with a genuine smile. “If you say so. I wouldn’t mind at all. I ... did want to get this done before working on it. I will accept the offer nonetheless. Thank you, Luka.”

Luka nodded as he sat down across from me. I proceeded to get the necessary materials to make Luze’s charm. I taught him how to do things here and there when it comes to wrapping the gifts. He got used to it though there may be small mistakes that made him a little embarrassed. I couldn’t help but laugh as he looked slightly away from me. It was a peaceful evening with Luka unlike the other nights where there were events that happen before the storm. It felt like the first time in awhile since we did have a peaceful moment like this. 

I just hope this peaceful moment will last for a long time for Luze as well. He deserves a lot more than what he had to carry throughout his years. I have heard many from what he had to deal with whenever Luka talked about certain things about him. It made me want to meet him again and again, to get him out of his prison. 

Yet here he is. Finally able to have his own freedom, living without a world of hate and pain.  I want to symbolize that peacefulness through my gift to him no matter how small it may be. 

So that he may feel at ease and remind him that not all days are just passing moments. One life is precious after all. And I want him to have more precious memories with us as life goes on.

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Luze

It was quiet as midnight approaches. I slept peacefully, slowly turning from one side to another. The air from my opened window still came through colder than it was this morning. It was still uncanny yet calming. Although it was a good thing I am a Duras. We were able to control our body temperature to survive the harsh environments down in Infernus. 

Diomedes, my raven, was snugged against me as he laid flat, fluffed up and croaking weakly like soft snores. The cool air calming both of us as the night rolls on by for the next morning to come. 

At least ... I thought it would be peaceful. 

I felt something nudging on my cheek. Something heavy was on top of my entire body.  Was I dreaming of something weighing down on me?  Suddenly, my raven got up and cawed loudly as he bounced backwards but did not attack whoever was inside my room. I immediately woke up, but barely got up from some kind of weight. I tried to adjust myself upright with my elbows.  I blinked tiredly as the first thing I saw was a black dog on top of me with its tongue sticking out, huffing happily. 

“... Sodom?” I said barely awake. I recoiled slightly as he licked my face two times. I gently pushed him back as I gave him pets on the neck to calm him down. “What in seven hells are you in my room for?” He barked softly and hopped off my bed. As I sat up straight, he made his way to the opened door and vanished from behind it. Confused, I sat up straight hesitating what that was all about. There was just non-stop questions coming from this day ... Also, why was my door pried opened all of a sudden. I had swore I kept it closed unless ...  “Luka ...” I said growling underneath my breath. Before I began to release my anger, Sodom appeared once again from behind the door as his humanoid form and beckoned me to follow him.

“Come on!” He said as his hand signaled me to follow. I blinked twice as he disappeared again. I sighed and rubbed the back of my head and straightened a few strands of my hair down. I felt my body a little heavy as I stood up and grabbed my black cloak to drape it over me. I walked outside of my room as I placed my hands in my pockets. Diomedes flew and perched on my shoulder to keep me company. “I’m surprised you haven’t attacked him.” I said to him.

Sodom was at the corner to a doorway that lead to the balcony rooftop. His ears twitched as he was beamingly smiling mischievously at me and walked outside. I cocked an eyebrow as I scoffed from his expression. Whatever it may be that awaits me, I would never be mad at Sodom. But maybe towards my brother if he had the idea to use Sodom to wake me up in the middle of the damn night ...

When I reached towards the windowed doors to the balcony, I saw two figures outside. One sitting on the balcony wall railing, the other standing with his arms folded. The door clicked opened and both of them turn their heads towards me.  Yuki stood up from where he sat and took a step forward. He had a warm smile as he greeted me. Luka was almost behind him but unfazed as he saw me.  I took a glance at Luka irritated but immediately calm down as I turn to Yuki.  I began to make my way towards them. 

“I must apologize for waking you up so suddenly, Luze.” Yuki said in a slight wry smile. He looked concerned. However, I noticed that he had his hands behind him as if he was hiding something. “It’s quite alright.” I said as I stood in front of them now. My eyes glared intensily at Luka while he shrugged his shoulders. I rolled my eyes and looked to Yuki. “Is there something that you inquire of me? It’s quite late, especially for you.” 

Yuki glanced slightly to the side of him, still with that warm smile of his. “I’m sorry. I was the one who wanted to bring you up here. So I asked Luka to, but I guess Sodom volunteered himself.”  I looked at Sodom who was peeking behind Luka, gleaming and wagging his tail at me. I smiled tiredly at him. “So that’s the case, is it?”  Diomedes flew to the railing next to where Sodom was and cawed at him for waking his master up. Sodom recoiled but Luka uninentionally managed to get in between them. He glared down at my familiar which made him hush.

Yuki giggled lightly as he made his way in front of me. I looked down at him hesitating. “Also, I couldn’t wait any longer. The official holiday is just a week ahead. But I wanted to at least give you something after all you have done for me.” He brought his hand towards the front holding something as my eyebrows lifted slightly up. In his hand was a small plush toy shaped as a horse. It was brown in color with black small bead-like eyes that reflected from the moonlight.

I stared at it as my hands moved on their own and accepted the gift. As I held it up towards me, I noticed something gleaming more than the eyes. The leather-bound umber chain was wrapped around the horse’s neck. 

Following the chain, there was an ivory marble-like crossed pendant. The four sections of the crosses were outlined, creating the pointed outward arrows hollowed. Right in the center was a piece shaped as an orchid, completely filled in with an adorned emerald jewel at its center. I unraveled charm from the horse’s neck and held it right in front of me as the cross turned slightly left and right, letting the emerald shine from the moonlight.  “Is this ... Really for me?” I asked bewilderdly. Even though it may look simple to the eyes, the design itself was intricate in minute details. However, I could feel the essence of light coming from it. Did Yuki embued this with his own powers? 

Yuki nodded. “Since everyone has one, I wanted to make you one as well. You’re living with us, so it’s only right to. It’s ... also for the times you helped us with Kanata too.” I heard his voice grow quieter as he mentioned that name.

I looked at him surprised. Kanata ... It’s been awhile since I last saw him. I wondered if he was alright. My heart grew a little heavier as I thought about him ... We were technically still in a war and it was almost strange to think about through a time like this. I brought the necklace lower and looked to Yuki. “... It was nothing. We did what we could do after the unfortunate event he explained that happened on our end. Though ... it’s best not to dwell within it, no matter how sudden it may be. This ‘holiday’ is coming, isn’t it? I can assure you. You may be worried for Kanata, but he will be alright from what I can tell.” Yuki snapped out from worrying as he looked to me again and nodded subtly, taking in from what I said. Maybe there will be a point in time that I may pay a visit to him.  

“You’re right ...” He smiled back at me though I knew within his heart that he felt uneasy. Luka look towards him concerned as well.

However, Yuki walked up and went closer to me. I blinked twice.  “May I?” he asked and smiled calmly. I looked towards the crossed charm he gave me and handed it to him. He held onto it as he unlatched the leathered knot and held it up high to where he could tie it around my neck. I bent downward to make sure he can reach around. I pulled my hair away to expose more of my neck and let it flow down in front of me. As he leaned closer, I had swore I saw his face turn red for a second. I looked at him calmly as I felt his hands tie the knot behind my neck. 

He finished tying the leathered chain with one more tight knot and stared at me for a moment. His hands were still barely hovering behind my neck. I wanted to lift my head away from him, but I noticed how long he was staring directly at me. “... Is something amiss?”  “... The color of your eyes are beautiful up close.” Yuki said suddenly. My eyes widened slightly as I dropped the plush from my hand. It made a soft thud. I swiftly looked to the ground and hastily picked it up. I fixed my posture and brushed off the dust that stained the poor horse. ... I prayed to the Lord that my face did not turn as red as Infernus’ moon. 

Yuki laughed wholeheartedly as he saw my expression. “I’m sorry! That was too sudden, was it?” He wiped a tear away. “I couldn’t help but noticed. Both you and Luka have beautiful eyes like jewels.”   “... That’s what they all say for Opasts, yes.” I said still not looking towards his direction. I had thought I heard soft snickering in the background as I looked towards Luka. But all I saw was that he turned slightly around but with a hand to cover his mouth, along with his eyes closed ... I scowled at him with a cocked eyebrow. He was possibly holding his laughter as he saw me humiliate myself. Jackass.

“I hope you like it. It may seem nothing much though.” Yuki said. I looked at him concerned. However, I felt myself smiling calmly.  “No, you’re wrong.” I said. “I can tell that you put effort on something you may deem unworthy. But I can assure you, I admire it.” I looked to the cross as I held it on my palm. “I will make sure to never take it off only whenever I need to and place it close to my heart.” 

Yuki looked at me gleaming and nodded. “I’m glad to hear.” he said softly. He smiled genuinely as I thought I saw stars within his eyes. 

Suddenly, I saw something small and white fall down in front of us. I looked up immediately to see that more of these white specks are falling. Luka looked up as well as Sodom and Yuki. “Waaah!” Sodom said gleefully. “It’s snow!” He came from behind Luka and started reaching up for it like a child to the pyreflies.  Yuki smiled as his eyes widened.  “... Well what do you you know.” Luka said. “I guess we’re going to have another White Christmas.” “I ... Suppose that means snow on that day?” I couldn’t take my eyes off as I saw more and more fall down. It truly felt like I was in a globe of snow that I saw down in the markets here ... Albeit, this was real. I had wondered what the unusual chill was from that came today.  It wasn’t as frostbitten as the cold icy snows in Infernus. It felt more serene.

Yuki looked towards my direction as he saw me still gazing above. He couldn’t help but smile calmly, possibly thinking that I looked like the child I was back then. Curious, wondering, and yet longing for something. ”Merry Christmas, Luze” he said suddenly.  I looked down again as I realized how long I was staring when I felt my neck was about to strain. I smiled one more time at him and nodded slowly. 

“... Merry Christmas as well, Yuki.”

[cinaminho]

Troubled ~ C. Chanhee {New}

° Genre || Angst ♡ Fluff

° Pairing || C. CH. \\ New x Reader

° Warnings || short // badly written

Hypothesis < How much Is enough, will it ever be enough?

He's always watched you admirably be your full lively self with others somewhat envious that he could never join in, not because he wasn't social but simply the people you surrounded yourself with, other males or friends that had male partners that appeared to be the prime example of a good lover, he despised them a bit and you for not picking someone better in his very own eyes than he himself as your significant other.

He was damaged in his own eyes, he couldn't figure himself out wondering what made you say yes to his request to have you be is one and only, now he knew why he'd asked you obvious to knowing that there was an attraction when he'd see you simply notice his existence and that'd bring him a pinch of excitement in his heart or when you'd tell him you understood him even when he was a jumbled mess trying to explain something yet you genuinely understood what he meant even if it didn't come out perfectly, however, you didn't understand his constant everyday need to know that you weren't going to up and leave him.

You'd understand a bit of insecurity in the beginning and maybe for a few months but almost a year and a half later was appalling, you'd wrote him 2 page love letters for him to wake up to reminding him how loved he was by you and only you, how you'd only see him as a definition of true love that you weren't willing to let go of, hugs and kisses, cuddle sessions with deep conversations and perfect whispers about you never leaving each other while you cradled his head, none was enough.

The fact that you didn't fear conversation with another male cautioned him, New was Jealous but never ever one to act on it he wasn't possessive he was nothing but worrisome and scared, troubled by the constant need to better himself for you incase so the day that you running into the arms of someone else would never come but if so he'd just fall to his knees and watch his love walk away because he'd be too weakened to fight for you since he'd failed in the first place.

So as he watched you in the middle of your parents cook out glowing confidently in conversation surrounded by family and close friends , past crushes, even a love of yours from summers ago he knew you were in your element.

He sat at the family's bar on a stool quietly facing everyone, facing you with his hands folded in his lap together both of his thumbs twiddling back and forth while he gave a delicate smile to those who greeted him.

In all this, with all of this, the doubt, the slightly torn heart everytime another gentleman made you laugh, the disappointed feeling he'd get in himself when he'd compare himself to other males, he'd never find himself being upset at you, you weren't the true source of insecurity but another person was constantly verbally and physically showing him that if they wanted to they could have someone besides him,breaking him forcing him to see his significant other with others that weren't him in flirtatious conversations because they Knew that he was the sweetest thing that would think before harming even a fly and they used that against him ,breaking his confidence in his ability to keep anyone.

First loves were all about joy and learning yet he only learned and hardly got love because he was manipulated into thinking that if he didn't stay that'd be the end of his love life because who could want someone that could have their lover snatched away from them so easily and sometimes right infront of them, someone so weak.

You took him away from That toxic so called love, so how on earth was he still so deeply wounded, they had broken him down using hurtful words to beat him to the growned at their feet and although he knew you wouldn't do the same that didn't stop the fear of you leaving from dawning upon him and all he could do is watch you be your genuine cordial self sure that at least one person each time you'd hold a conversation would fall in love you with and be there to try and swoop you away, he sighed , eyes drooping because sadness always made him tired.

"You never know if you want to join the conversation or sit and watch them talk both are intriguing, am I right?" New really never noticed anyone had sat beside him until he heard another suitors voice from beside him startlingly him inwardly, "Ehm Yes, it is an ongoing battle."

He tried to chuckle but couldn't hide his troubled look The male leaned foward as New looked straight ahead looking for signs of distress which he found, "You know I seen you walk in with Them and I assumed you were their boyfriend." New was a bit too quick to speak "And you were right to assume so."

He never made eye contact with the gentleman the other male was stuck momentarily but chuckled slightly "Right so tell me, how'd that happen?" New's ears perked a bit turning in his stool to face the male curiously although he knew what he meant "How'd what happen, I'm sorry, who are you?" New sassed slightly and the other male could sense it "I'm Damian, a family friend of Y/n's." New nodded slightly, "Aye man look it's just you two seem different , they're social wh-" New quickly interjected "I am social it's just..." He trailed off letting his vision fall to the feet rest of the stool not wanting to share his vulnerable state with this man "All the attention they get make you nervous."

New frowned to himself but not confirming or denying Damien's claim making him go on "You feel like you'll just fade into the back and they'll move on because you don't feel best for them, I've delt with a couple women who've watched me with the same look you have when you watch Y/n and that's exactly what they've told me, you don't need to be with someone who is the life of the party you need someone who only wants your company, Y/n is a social butterfly who enjoys everyones company and that can have any lover on edge, my advice to is get out of it because you're only causing yourself anxiety."

New felt water thrashing to come over the walls of his eyes while he looked to the floor never looking up the only thing confitnin that Damian was still there was the view of his shoes, New gripped the cushioned part of the stool between his legs digging his nails into it trying to calm himself and small trembling that ran through his body.

He felt a rough pat to his shoulder "It's okay dude-" New didn't let him finish as leaped up causing a few gasps from those around and catching the attention of many including yours, he grabbed his jacket from the bar and pushed his way upstairs to the homes entrance door and left out tuning out everything he reached in his pocket and grabbed the keys to his car that he drove you both their in before hopping in safely strapping himself In starting the car then pulling off.

Once he made it to your shared apartment he entered he went straight to the bedroom and stood in front of the closet looking at his things, would he leave?

New stood there in front of the closet, not in thought but not conscious either it took you calling him a sixth time for him to zoom back in once you stood in front of him "New are your ears clogged or are you ignoring me?" You said slightly angered by his sudden leaving his eyes met yours and he melted feeling guilty and saddened but nervous from the look in your eyes "I'm..I'm sorry Y/n I'd never ignore you."

You sighed "Yeah well you ditched me I had to get a ride home from my cousin." New's eyes once again began to water at the fact that he was blinded by his insecurity and fear that he left he love and just like he was afraid you do to him he let you fade into the back temporarily. "Oh God, I'm so sorry Y/n and trembling." His voice whispered as he turned away from you and slowly headed towards the bed sinking down in it as he sat on your side "Don't apologize New, tell me what's wrong." Your voice was more sympathetic as you sat closely beside him , New's eyes Shook as his voice was caught In throat his eyes eyes began to hurt from refusing to let tears fall "I can't do this anymore." His broken words came out.

"Can't do what Baby, I don't understand." You pushed "I can't keep leaving in the fear of you leaving!" New said standing to his feet facing you as his voice because a bit furmer but still vulnerable to breakage you slowly stood up "New I'm not going to leave."

You said carefully, "You say that now what you will." His voice became calmer as he sunk to the ground weakned on his knees breathing so heavily as If he was loosing air, his chest rapidly moving with a reddned face and furious tears he could feel a headache forming as he viciously grabbed his hair you rushed to your knees and cradled his head leaning back and forth whispering how you werent ever going to leave, you'd never seen him like this he'd never been this worried.

His loud sobs echoed you while you raked his hair back hushing him to calm him down "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to scare you, I shouldn't have exploded like that but I'd never hurt you." He choked out over tears "I know, I wasn't scared I just knew you could've broken at any moment." You assured

"I shouldn't need constant reassurance ever five seconds you that you love Me. I know it gets tiring." He said in a broken voice that was fading in and out as he tired to control his tears he rubbed your hand that was placed on his chest he hasn't noticed that you were pretty much cradling his entire upper half , your legs support his back as he laid his head in your arm and you used your hand to pat his hair while your other arm was gently on his stomach and was caressing his hand , "No it used to get tiring but then I realized you have been through way more than you could ever voice to me because not all trauma is explainable." You feeling terrible.

"You were hurt and now I understand that some wounds can take years to heal from and others never close, but I will always love you and I don't plan on leaving no matter how much you doubt it, that's ok, because I know I'll still be here no matter what other man is around to talk to me I only cherish your conversation, your touch, your voice, your love."

You placed your hand on his cheek and gently turned it to look up at you, his dazzling brown eyes and yours met "It may seem impossible but I do love you and no matter who tries to take my love and attention from you , you will always ."

You said rubbing your thumb over his dusted pink cheek, "I love you more. You'll always have my love and attention as well" He replied for the first time that night he smiled showing his pearly white teeth, so genuine and bursting with happiness was and understatement to describe New right now.

You leaned down closely studying his eyes to before looking at his nose and pressing a kiss to it lightly before gazing at his lips, you looked at him and he gave you a smile of approval which made you smile too before you molded your lips with his in a tender longing love filled kiss before releasing his lips and giving them a few small quick kisses "Trust me I know." You grinned.

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Head over Heels (2)

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Chapter(2)

Loki x reader/avenger

Summary: When thor comes back from asguard bringing loki with him to the Stark tower you almost instantly develop a crush on the young prince although the other Avengers really dont approve and are kinda determined to keep you two apart.

It had been about a month since Loki started staying with you guys. Everyone was slowly but surely getting more used to him being around. They even talked to him a little which made you happy because you wanted him to finally feel like he belonged after being push aside for so long. Though a few of the Avengers still had a few hard feelings towards him and Tony still acted like a worrisome father whenever you two were near each other you felt he would fit in perfectly with the odd group.

It was still pretty ealier in the afternoon just turing twelve o'clock. Steve,Bucky, and Natasha took a mission and Tony and Bruce busying themselves in the lab. Taking a chance to enjoy this quietness knowing it wouldn't last forever you decided to curl up with your favorite book in your room by the window enjoying the beautiful view outside. As you read your book you mind wondered a bit to where Loki was. You hadnt seen him all day you knew he started training about two weeks ago with Thor and Bucky so he might tired still you kinda missed him. You and Loki had been flirting a lot as of lately though for you two it was more like a game then flirting. You guys had became really close in the short time you knew each other and you didnt know what it was but something about the god just made you have butterflies in you stomach. As you continued to go deeper into your thoughts they were interrupted by a loud thud followed by Thor.

"HOW COULD YOU LOKI" Thor screams sounding like he's on the verge of tears. You hop up almost nervous to see what Loki could of done that was so bad. As you make your way out of your room and follow the noise you struggle to surpress a laugh as you place your eyes on the sight before you. "HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO YOUR OWN BROTHER" Thor says as he dramatically  throws the empty Poptart box across the room. "Brother you told me I could help myself so I did" Loki says as he pops the remaining piece of poptart into his mouth with a smug grin. "I didn't say eat the whole damn box Loki." Thor says sulking in defeat. It was honestly a site to see never would you have thought the God of Thunder himself would get so worked up over poptarts. "Stop being a mewling quim brother" Loki says as he chuckles a bit at his brothers despire. Not being able to hold back your laughter anymore you burst into a fit of giggles. Both gods turned as the notice your presence.

"We can get you some more poptarts Thor its okay" you trying to comfort the god still giggling a bit. "No worries Y/N im going out to get a bunch now and im going to put them somewhere no one can find them" he says as he glares at Loki who still has a smug grin on his handsome face. As he leaves and slams the door you turn to face Loki and find him a few feet behind you.

"Where have you being all day you poptart burglar" you say jokingly and you watch him chuckle a bit. The small jesture made your heart flip you liked seeing him smile and laugh. "Thor and I just got back from the training yard not to long ago and if you must know I do not regret anything I did" He says smirking as his eyes travel down your body. Though instead of making you uncomfortable the look gave a little shiver of pleasure going right to your core. "What are you wearing dear" he says his deep voice a bit hoarse.

Looking down realizing you were still in your pajamas which consist of some short shorts and tank top you quickly became slightly embarrassed forgetting about your appearance when you rushed out of your room." Well I thought I was here alone and decided to take a lazy day" you say with a small blush on your cheeks playing with your fingers a bit realizing his gaze was still travling down your body taking in all your curves. Though a little embarrassed his gaze on you made you confident and actually a little turned on. Your eyes started to rake down his body still clothes in work out gear. Black jogging pants and a tight dark green t-shirt that clung to his well defined muscles like a second skin his hair up in a manbun to keep it from his face made his blue-green eyes even more noticeable along with his sharp cheekbones and jawline. Unknowingly biting your lips staring at the masterpiece. Loki clears his throat regaining his composer and noticing you staring. " Notice something you like darling" he ask smirking a bit causing you to snap out of your little fanasty. "I could ask you the same thing. Besides you were staring first" you smugly returning the grin and you watch his fall realzing he had been caught you noticed a small blush upon his cheeks.

He makes his way over to you and stops right infront of you easliy towering over you. The close proximity caused a familiar heat to start forming in between your thighs and you two stared into each others eyes. "There's something about you my dear that I just cant seem to draw myself alway from. You intrigue me deeply." He says lips right next to your ear his warm breath doing nothing to help your "problem". "I find you quite interesting too Loki. If i must be honest with myself I must say that oftening times find myself looking foward to seeing you everyday even though you're an ass who takes people's poptarts" you say with a smirk as your lips are now brushing against each other's. You felt as though the need of his lips upon yours was unbearable. He could be such a tease at times and you were tired of the games. Grabbing him by the neck pulling him closer as your lips connected you almost moaned in the sheer pleasure of his lips being against your own. The feeling was extraordinary. He nipped at your bottom lip a bit as his tongue moved acrossed it begging for entre and you so happliy obliged. Your tongues battled for dominance as his strong hands found your hips and placed you on the counter as he moved between your legs continuing the passionate kiss. Tangling your fingers in his soft black locks undoing the manbun you thought this moment couldn't get any better....well you were right it couldn't because someone had to ruin it.

"What the fuck are you doing to Y/N Rock of Ages" Tony yells making you two jump a bit knowing you had been caught. Loki glared at Tony not only for the annoying nick name but also for interrupting such a percious moment between the two of you. "He didnt do anything Tony jeez dont be a buzzkill" you say pushing Loki back a bit to hop off the counter.

"A BUZZKILL!!!... you guys were just literally having mouth sex in my kitchen...ON THE COUNTER". He says freaking out. Grabbing Loki's hand you drag him back to your room laughing at what just happened leaving Tony to freak out on his own. You didn't really know what this was between you and Loki just yet but you couldn't wait to see what kinds of things the universe had in store for you two.

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Adrien, the best to the least fit miraculouses

One of the fun of miraculous swaps is to always consider how someone works with a miraculous, if it can be pulled off well, what new ideas and realizations come, and now I have some new thoughts on Adrien, what works with him best and what actually doesn’t work with him. And miraculouses are given to those with matching traits, and another factor is kwamis, who appear to have matching traits with their holders; and this little thing was started because I wondered if Adrien really could pull off being LB. 

So, best to least fit miraculous wise for Adrien (the rest undercut if anyone’s ready for this character study and speculation).

Black Cat (best of the two)

The most important trait to BC is acting without regard for self. This miraculous comes with an intense power, one that allows a holder to be involved and deep in a fight and can turn the tide of the battle easily. It should go to someone selfless, who will rush in to help without thought or regard of their own loss.

This is why Adrien passed, without thought or hesitation, he went to Fu to help him and was surprised to see that he had lost his chance to go to school, but has no regret for it. Same goes for him saving LB from Timebreaker; he did it without thought or regret. He is someone who does care, who likes to be involved, and likes to be apart of a fight. He acts as needed to save the day, will be there as he’s needed. 

And he matches with Plagg through recklessness, both of them are sooner doers than thinkers. Another factor is that both can be dodgy and selective about their responsibilities. 

Through the ring, Adrien gains freedom, a power to break free of his cage. 

Butterfly (best of the five)

The biggest key trait for butterfly is pushing others to solve problems for themselves, helping others move forward. This is a trait we’ve seen in Adrien a few times, specifically with his friends (Marinette and Nino). Adrien is more than happy to reassure and help push his friends forward (Marinette to her uncle when she was unsure, and Nino with her crush on Marinette). With the butterfly, Adrien would gain connections, getting personal with people, making friends as he wanted (that was his biggest reason for wanting to go to school, making friends). 

Additional traits are flexibility, agility, expression, and keeping to the background. Adrien likes to move in battle, to be fast so he can hit hard; now that we know that butterfly can be a lot more combative (a sword in the cane), he’d be right at home with it, able to move and hit. He’s expressive, able to show his true colors as himself, but not overwhelmingly so that’d it’d feed into his ego. 

And finally background. Adrien is a character that likes to keep to the background, likes to be an observer and help when he is needed; he doesn’t like keeping focused and is more inclined to let someone else make a decision and act instead. Another solid butterfly trait, letting the Champion have their time to shine and helping as needed, even more so since butterfly is best not keeping focus in battle, despite being able to fight. Butterflies in nature like to keep out of the heat of a situation, which matches with who Adrien is. 

On Nooroo, a little tricky since we don’t know the kwami well yet, but there are two big details I can see that match with Adrien: an eagerness to work with others (Nooroo was happy explaining the powers to Gabriel, eager to inform him how butterfly worked) and being easily shut down and contained. When Gabriel takes control, Nooroo bows his head in acceptance, something I don’t see Tikki or Plagg doing if they were in his spot. This behavior we see in Adrien with his father, bowing his head and letting things be, going along with his orders. He even does so with Chloe and Lila, getting dragged around and going along with them. 

This looks like a flawed trait that both Adrien and Nooroo share, just as Marinette and Tikki can share a flawed trait of worrying over small stuff, or Adrien and Plagg both being pretty selective about their duties and reckless. 

Peacock and Fox

These two are also kind of tricky not knowing too much about them, especially peacock. We have an idea on fox’s possible power and how it can be in battle, but nothing on peacock. But with speculation, I find these two about in the same spot on the list. There are traits in Adrien that I can see matching with both and that it can go either way on who can work out best for him. Both would provide to his wants, peacock more expression, getting comfortable with who he is, fox an escape from his home, to be out of sight of pressuring views. 

He has the expression and charisma for peacock; while Adrien isn’t something that stands out in a crowd, actually prefers to be an observer, supporter, and follower most of the time, he is someone that likes to grab attention, does like to be flashy, though usually in a silly sense. Another factor is his fowardness, Adrien isn’t shy about showing his interest in someone, he’s eager to be blunt about his feelings, eager to show off and impress. Very peacocky. 

Duusu is another factor that points to Adrien’s peacock potential. She’s a kwami that was shown in concept with a wide range of expressions, calm, laughing, crying, explosive anger; this suggests she’s a pretty expressive and animated and emotional, the last is what resonates with Adrien most. Where Marinette works and excels with logic, Adrien works with his heart, his emotion, what he feels. Duusu looks like she’ll work based on what she feels, just like Adrien does. 

Biggest argument to peacock over fox is that Adrien likes to be flashy to a few, in particular with people he wants attention from (like LB or Marinette). Peacocks, as I see it, likely are those that draw in attention from all, not just a few. There’s also a matter that peacocks stand their ground and face their adversary, Adrien isn’t someone who stands his ground enough and most of time is pulled along with what others want. 

Now with fox, Adrien has the cunning and craft for it. He can lie easily and naturally in Copycat (though for the wrong reason), he was able to get away with Chloe’s bracelet and made it seem like he didn’t have it at all in Rogercop; and fox for sure will be able to match with how he moves in battle, being flexible, fast, and energetic. This miraculous (if power if illusions) can be flashy and a brilliant distractor; which is one of Adrien’s strengths in battle that Marinette will make use of. And on Trixx, who looks coy and calm, probably mischievious too if she lives up to her name, can match Adrien with that calmness. A few times where LB will stress about the situation, Adrien is more up to roll with it, knowing it will work out. I can see them both matching with a slight devil-may-care view. 

The biggest issue on Adrifox, which keeps fox being a better fit than peacock, is that this miraculous will likely rely on cunning and cleverness. Adrien is someone who relies more on doing than using his wit. Another factor is that he is flashy, a little too flashy for a fox that is a more stealth related holder meant to manipulate from the shadows. 

Writing this, between the two, peacock may be a better fit due to the expressiveness and how foward he can be with his feelings, fox likely relying more on wit and not having the focus on themselves (at least, speculating so far).

Bee

The biggest trait Adrien has to work with bee is that he’s a team player. He will follow orders, he will play his part to help reach the objective. He’s also self-sacrificing, willing to take one for the team to see the objective secured (like saving LB, though it was more her life he had in mind than saving the day). He likes to work with others, is eager and open to working with others (like Volpina who just appeared, fine with working with Chloe despite her more focused on herself). He’s very community oriented and that is a big bee trait, teamwork and working with others. Much like butterfly, bee would help him make connections, become friends with others, just like he wants. 

As for Pollen, we’ll have to see since we don’t have much on her aside from smiling softly, but potentially, on how they match, is both of them being as sweet as honey (if she is a true honey bee). Both will also share an eagerness to act and be involved with akuma attacks. 

But there’s a big issue for bee!Adrien, something he’d struggle with and something Pollen will likely get frustrated with: responsibility and efficiency. One big issue Adrien needs to work on is his responsibility as a hero, how seriously he takes it. One of the reasons why it seems like he has the short end of the stick is because he doesn’t take his task as seriously, he doesn’t care enough to pay attention to his surroundings (Dark Cupid he ignored the akuma, Princess Fragrance he didn’t check to see where she was, Collector almost got him because he wasn’t paying attention to where the book was). He’s also more inclined to goof off than get serious, he’ll be serious when he needs to be but otherwise isn’t. I can see Pollen scolding him quite a bit for this behavior. Bee can be doable, but him being goofy on the job goes against bees and their symbol of diligence and being productive. 

Turtle

Another hard one since we don’t know too much, but there’s speculation! And looking at Fu to get some ideas, and by looks of it, by the 5, turtle is the least fit for Adrien. 

Trutle is likely the most defensive of the 5, and may have a power resolving around healing when looking at turtle symbolism (the most prominent, longevity). Turtle is a miraculous that like requires patience, stillness, and planning. 

Those traits aren’t any of Adrien’s strengths. He is someone who lacks patience, not listening to Plagg in Origins and just ready to go, he’s not a still character, he likes to move and act, and between the two heroes, he’s not the planner. 

Wayzz is also a kwami I can’t see Adrien having too many traits shared with him, at least the little we’ve seen. While Wayzz is quick to act and can be silly, he is cautious and wants to be sure of their course of action when the situation is grave. Adrien throws caution into the wind and just wants to go, just wants to do. I see that rubbing Wayzz wrong and him constantly reminding Adrien they need to be sure. 

Adrien can match turtle with a want to protect; but if this miraculous does resolve around patience, being cautious, and planning ahead and mainly being a protector instead of a mobile fighter; of the five this would be a great challenge for Adrien. 

Ladybug

The least fit mriaculous for Adrien is the ladybug, biggest reasons can be seen on his issues with bee and turtle, and slightly fox. 

What makes a solid Ladybug is being able to plan and act. Ladybugs are tacticians, they are aware of their surroundings and what they’re facing, they figure out what to do and act accordingly, making use of all that’s around them, from the place, the items, to the people. They aren’t reckless and just rush in. They take a step back and conider their situation. Leadership also looks like a strong trait in LB, able to command and direct others to do what they need to so they can succeed. 

With who Adrien is, he doesn’t have any of those traits. He is someone of action, he doesn’t plan, he doesn’t pay attention enough to his surroundings, he is reckless, lacks patience, isn’t a planner usually just leaves that to his partner, and it is usually his downfall in battle. If Adrien was Ladybug, on his own, he would not be lasting long, he would for sure need a parter or two to help direct and reel him in, secure that he makes it and does what he needs to do.

He’s also not a good leader. He can rally people to his side (Refleckta), but otherwise, doesn’t have the resolve or calculation for it. He caves too much to others, and again, there’s the matter of planning and being aware of what he’s facing and knowing how to make use of other’s skills to help succeed, which a good leader should be aware of. And as we see in Animan, he didn’t do a solid job directing Nino on how to approach Marinette. 

And Tikki, I see her having a lot of frustrations with Adrien and him with her. Tikki is a kwami that stresses caution, that wants to do logical approaches, and can be very direct with what she thinks is is right. For Adrien, that can be restrictive, and wear him out. He isn’t someone who likes to plan, he just likes to do. Also, as we see in Copycat, he is more than fine to brush off and ignore his kwami when they say something he doesn’t like, and unlike Plagg, Tikki would not stand to be ignored and such forcefulness can shut him down. Actually in general, he isn’t good at listing to his kwami, especially since he didn’t fully listen to Plagg in Origins, just went ahead and trasnformed, ready to just move. His lack of caution would be another big issue for them, in how he is in a fight and his view on keeping identities secret. 

They can match in a care for others, but as of now, I see a lot of issues that would come up between them, a good few arguments that can happen. I think their relationship would be lot happier as friends than kwami and holder. 

I find ladybug would be the biggest struggle for Adrien out of all the seven, he lacks the caution and planning for it, which are big key traits to LB; and this being the biggest struggle is what makes ladybug the least fit for Adrien. And for miraculouses that are meant to be given to those who match most, to flesh out their strengths and who they are so they can be an immediate help with the least amount of struggle, ladybug is the least fit for Adrien, it’s the opposite of who he is and how he works. And with this situation with a good LB needed who won’t struggle with the power so they can save the day quickly, Adrien is not the one to turn to, he is a far better black cat than ladybug, or butterfly as a solid second miraculous for him. Those two will play off his strengths very well and flesh out who he is. 

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Soulmate [24] for Katsuki bakugou. FLUFFFINESSS Please~~~

I went overboard with this and it’s not exactly fluffy, cause in my opinion fluffiness with Bakugou is kinda complicated unless you make him too ooc, but I got so inspired and had different ideas for this so I hope you like it anyway! 

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Dreams were a manifestation of your heart’s desires so it was no wonder your soulmate was always somehow a part of them. An important part of them. Soulmates often dreamed together and met each other inside dreams even if they hadn’t met in real life, those were well known facts. You just didn’t know if before your soulmate showed up in your dreams when you were nine years old.

As an impressionable kid, the dreams you shared with your soulmate were always very clear on your mind. They were always in video-games like settings. You were set with your lives, a power uo bar and even an inventory. And the older you got, monsters to fight showed up more often. Though, when your dreams started, there were literally none.

Your soulmate, a blond haired kid roughly your own age, was there in your dreams repeteadly. Your first meeting in your dreams was… interesting, to say the least.

When you found yourself near a forrested swamp with the tall trees blocking your view of the sky, you met him. Skinny and slim, the boy seemed as lost as you felt. At that moment, neither of you had realized you were dreaming. You’d only know that when you woke up the next morning.

“Hello?” You called with a small voice. “What’s your name?”

The sound of it made him turn to you. For a kid, he had a pretty intense mean stare. That glare made you want to run and hide. He spend so much time holding it at you, you wondered if he’d ever answer your question.

“Bakugou Katsuki.” He eventually replied, walking closer. “You?”

His voice had a bit of an edge to it, as thought as if he didn’t like your answer, he wouldn’t be bothered anymore. Even thought you were both children, Bakugou was intimidating enough to seem older.

You cleared your throat before speaking. “Y/N. Do you know where we are?”

“No.” He admitted, seemingly less scary and more scared.”Do you know how he got here?”

You nodded in frustration. There was a cold wind messing up your hair, making you shiver, and you were alone with the Bakugou kid.

“I just wanna go home.” You sniffed, eyes burning with the urge to cry.

“Stop whinning!” Bakugou snapped. “That’s pathetic!”

“I’m a kid!” You snapped back at him. “Whinning is what kids do!”

Bakugou grunted, clearly annoyed. “I don’t want another whiny kid near me. I already have to deal with Deku!”

You cocked your head to the side in confusion. “Who’s Deku? And I’m not a whiny kid!”

“Are too.” He replied before walking away from you.

“Am not!” You went after him.

“Are too.” He repeated.

“Am not!” So did you.

The ‘argument’ lasted that entire dream. You’d ocasionally stop to pick up something from the ground to save in your inventory, but that’s the only pauses you got. It only ended when your mother woke you up.

You were sure the boy was a figment of your imagination, at first. Kind of like a imaginary friend. Only after he kept appearing in your dreams again and again, you decided to talk to your parents. They explained that soulmates had linked dreams. It didn’t take a genious to figure out your dreams were linked to Bakugou’s and you learned it before he did. 

You decided to have your fun with it, mess with him a little. He had been mean to you for all this time after all. The next time you dreamt with him, you had ideas to make bordeline scary comments like:

“Messing with me is not a good choice.“I can trap you here forever if I want.”“You will be sorry for crossing me.”

Bakugou wasn’t having any of it, seemingly. He was incredible skeptical of you. Yet the more you kept the act up, the more you added to it, the more his skepticism dimished. It was what made you wake up with a smile every morning for an entire month, until he figured out the truth. 

As you had expected, he yelled his head off and the yells were directed at you. But you thought you’d be more scared. Now to you, he looked like a kid throwing a temper tantrum. He even pulled a classic childish move, he refused to talk to you. It went on for a while and you wouldn’t really say you felt hurt. You were rather relieved, yet your mom insisted you two made up.

“He’s your soulmate sweetie!” He appealed. “You already got off to a rocky start.”

For God’s sakes! You were nine and a half years old! Should you really be worring about your soulmate now? 

Staying away from Bakugou in your dreams proved to be a challenge, nonetheless. Whenever you both tried walking off into different directions, you ended up stumbling against each other again. You were unknowling taking short cuts to where he was and vice versa. Saying you were frustrated was an understatement.

“This is ridiculous!” You sat down on a rock, giving up after crossing paths with Bakugou yet again. You glanced up at him. “And I don’t think it’s going to stop.”

The boy was kicking trees, unloading all his anger on them. Nice way to take care of the environment. He mumbled under his breath - you were pretty sure some of it were curse words - as he kicked. Bakugou only stopped to try walking out on you again, going right.

“One…” You started counting. “Two…… Three…”

You pointed left when the countdown was over. Unsurprisingly, he showed up there not a second later.

“What the-” He ran foward, trying once again.

Another three seconds later, he appeared left again. “Just because I stopped moving, that doesn’t mean you’re out of the hook.” You told him.

“So we have to kiss and make up?” Bakugou mumbled mockingly before sitting down on the floor next to your rock. 

“Minus…” You scrunched up your nose. “Minus the kiss, yeah.”

“But you tricked me!” He fired at you.

“Only because you were so mean to me!” You fired back. “You alread know I’m real and that means I have feelings too, you know?!”

“It’s just bullshit.” He waved you off.

“You’re so stupid!” You burst. “Do you feel anything? Other than annoyance and anger?!”

“Who are you calling stupid, whiny kid?!” He attacked.

You grumbled, emotionally tired. “We’re suppose to make up.” You dragged on the last word.

“Any ideas on how to do that, genius?” Bakugou questioned.

“For making up with you?” You questioned back. “None, whatsoever. You’re impossible.”

You watched as Bakugou put on a pouty face. “Wanna go fight a swamp monster?”

You were taken aback by his question. “We never… We never tried it before. We took on other monsters, minor monsters. The swamp ones are… big and scary.”

“Well I can’t go if you don’t go so get over it!” He snapped, getting back to his angry self. 

You sighed deeply and closed your eyes for a moment. “Fine, fine. But if you use me as a human shield again, I will throw you in the swamp.”

Bakugou grinned. “Deal.”

~Admin Laura

[salty-dracon]

SECRET Agents- HARP

My dumbass brain: what if Flurry... AI... and Nick’s friend... 

Nick Kronus is given an assignment that his father says only he can complete. To that end, Nick is given a set of fake medical symbots- and a new friend to aid him. 

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Come to my office as soon as you get home. Don’t drop your stuff off. We’re going somewhere. 

Nick’s eyes widened at the text. He clicked off his holophone and leaned back in his chair, listening to the car rumble by. 

“Everything okay back there, Mr. Kronus?“ the chauffeur asked. 

“Everything’s fine,“ Nick said. “Long day.“

There was a pause between them. 

“How was your day?“ Nick asked. 

“Pretty good.“

More silence. Nick didn’t mind that it lasted until he finally reached Kronus Tower. 

The elevator took Nick up to the top floor. The walls were clear- it gave Nick a clear view of everything on the floors. On the lower floors, workers were collaborating over projects, some enjoying donuts and gossip as they looked over spreadsheets. A group of women was handling plants and laughing amongst themselves. Right, Nick thought. It was a break hour. In two minutes, he thought, glancing at the time, everyone would be back to work, silent, as always. 

The elevator stopped on the top floor. Nick walked out into the usual hallway, carrying his backpack with him. He gave a quick glance at Oliver’s office, with its red mahogany door, before continuing down to his father’s office, at the end of the hall. His footsteps made little noise on the carpet, but this time, he was sure to avoid making any. 

He opened the door at the end of the hall. 

Standing on the far side of the room, in front of his desk, was his father. To his right were a man and woman in lab coats, one of them holding what appeared to be a clear box about one-third full with blue liquid. Nick stared at it for a few seconds. The moment he looked away, he could have sworn it pulsated. 

“Enter, Nick.“

Nick walked in, still holding his backpack. “Hey, Dad.”

“You’re probably wondering why I called you in today. And where we’re going.“

“Yeah.“ Nick glanced at the cube again. Once again, the moment he looked away, it pulsated. 

“I... was not the first to lead Kronus Tech. As you know, the company was originally created by your grandfather, Marvin Kronus. To run the company in my grandfather’s stead meant that I had to get used to my duties as his successor as soon as possible. My singlehanded goal was to ensure that this company further prospered and grew. That was what my grandfather expected of me- and what I expect from you.“

“Yes, father.“

“I had to make certain sacrifices. What others would consider inhuman or illegal by the laws of man, I ignored in the name of greatness. And this is what it’s gotten me. Our company is far-reaching, creating technology, symbots, and computers for people all over the world. There is not a single person on Earth who our technology hasn’t touched. You are going to ensure that it stays that way as CEO of this company.“

“Yes, father.“

“And this,“ his father said, pointing to the cube, “is step one.“

Nick watched as the liquid inside the cube pulsated again- away from his father. 

“It... doesn’t like you very much, does it?“ Nick asked. 

His father threw him an angry look. “This is a set of medical symbots. It’s supposed to help you with your anemia- or so you will tell anyone who asks. They actually aren’t medical in any shape or form-”

One of the scientists interrupted him. “Wrong, sir, they have basic healing abilities.“

“Shut up.“ Kronus narrowed his eyes at the scientist that spoke before turning back to Nick. “They are actually loaded with almost a thousand different hacking programs, designed for almost any piece of hardware. Construction equipment, computers, even other symbots. They’re activated by touch, and they work hand-in-hand with a suit we have prepared.“

“Illegal symbots?“ Nick asked. “You can’t be serious. You know I have to do blood work for school.“

“The symbots won’t allow themselves to be captured in a bloodstream. You don’t need to worry about that.“

“But aren’t nonmedical symbots illegal? You know, just like superheroes?!“

“Superhero, huh?” Kronus put a finger on his chin. “I guess that’s one way to put it. You’re going to be a superhero with these things, and fight for Kronus Tech.“

“Why?“ Nick asked. 

“Like I said, you need to do your part for the company. Just like I did mine. And these symbots-” he pointed to the symbots- “are step one.“

“So... my life’s constantly going to be in danger, and I might die.“

“Yes.“

Nick crossed his arms. “Frankly, this is ridiculous. You actually want me to die for Kronus Tech?!“

“Not die, of course. I’ll give you all the backup you need to complete your assignments. But I expect you to do your part. You’re my son, and I believe you have the capabilities.“

Nick stared at the symbots in the cube before laughing. “I can’t agree to this. I mean, symbots?!“

“You have to do this, Nick. I did.“

“You never risked your life!“

“I have the power to disown you if you don’t comply.“

“You wouldn’t!” Nick shouted. “I’m the only son you have, and you’ve invested way too much in me to abandon me now!“

“Clearly not enough, then. I mean, I’d lose time, but I’d prefer a son who would obey me over rebel, especially at this crucial time. You have the makings of a leader- who better than you to lead our armies into battle?“

“You’re crazy.“ Nick shook his head. “You’ve gone crazy.“

“Nick, this is your final warning.“ His father’s voice was emotionless. “You will consent to these symbots now.“

Nick had heard his father speak like this before. He knew that it meant that he, for once in his life, was dead serious. Nick squeezed his eyes shut. 

“Yes, father.“

“Good.“ Kronus turned to the scientists. “Begin the proceedings.“

Nick kept his eyes closed as he felt a large needle enter his back, and felt cold liquid metal enter his bloodstream, mixing with his own blood. 

“Integration level is at 0%,“ one of the scientists said.

“Should we not have put the AI in there?“

“AI?“ Nick asked. “What AI?“

“Oh, there we go. 2% and counting.“

Nick felt his fingers grow cold. He opened his eyes and stared at them. The red of his palms had turned almost purple with the new blue symbots in his bloodstream- and heavy with the metal and silicon. 

“Ten percent.“

Nick’s spine snapped back. The cold was traveling around his ribs now, and his legs. 

“Twenty.“ 

Nick expected more pain, but suddenly, it all subsided. 

Nick opened his eyes. Everyone in the room was gone- save for a person Nick had never seen before. A man in a white robe sat on his father’s desk, legs crossed. In his hands, he cradled a blue harp. He work a mask that resembled a jaguar’s face and fangs. Nick realized with fear that his head, was, in fact, the mask- whatever flesh would have formed his chin and mouth was melted into the mask at an odd angle. 

“The AI?“ Nick asked. 

“HARP.“

“Huh?“

“That’s my name. HARP. Hacking/Acquisition Repository Program.“ He strummed his harp. “It’s nice to finally meet you, Nick.“

“Don’t get me wrong. I don’t want you here.“

“I know.“ HARP stood up. “But I’m in your bloodstream now, so we’ve got to work together. Not that we couldn’t be friends or anything. But, we’ve gotta get along, wouldn’t you say?“

“Stupid AI.“

HARP’s jaguar ears flattened against his skull. “Hey, stupid is one thing I’m not. I’m an Artificial Intelligence. Intelligence.“

“If my dad intends to use you, inside me, to cause trouble and do more illegal things- I mean, society’s rules were created for a reason-“

“I’m an AI for a reason.“ HARP kneeled down, his ears pricking foward. “I’m not some Notepad Editor. I’m proud of my abilities. And like hell I always follow these meatbags’ rules.“ He placed one hand on Nick’s shoulder. “You are master, and I am servant. My feelings are of no consequence. If you want me to go against him, believe me, I’d be more than happy to help you.“

“For now, I think we need to obey him.“

“And obey we shall. I too think it’s a good idea, given my analysis of the situation. Very well, let’s wake you up.“ HARP snapped his fingers. 

Nick blinked. He jolted awake. 

“Integration level 100%.“ The scientists backed away. “How do you feel?“ 

Nick stretched his arms up and around. He glanced at his hands and moved his fingers in and out, realizing that they were more flexible than before. “Better.”

“Integration is a fast process these days, so we’re glad you don’t feel any pain.“

“Actually, that’s just the pain meds they mixed in,“ HARP said, in his ear. “You’ll be sore for a while, but you’ll be fine afterwards.“

“Now, to go along with those symbots, we have a suit.“ Kronus pressed a button on his desk. Next to him, a section of the floor unfolded, and a mannequin wearing a blue and black jumpsuit rose out of the ground. “These work seamlessly with your symbots, allowing you to hack anything you touch. You can also hack anything you see using this neuroconnective hairclip.“ Kronus pointed to a shiny silver object shaped like a snowflake, clipped to the mannequin’s head. 

“Okay, that’s cool and all,“ Nick said, looking over the suit, “but what exactly do I do with them? How do I do my part for the company, or whatever?“

“Kronus Tech is threatened by an organization of superheroes that works outside of the law. They are called SECRET, and they are vigilantes that act in the name of their so-called justice. Their justice means attacking our company to find evidence of illegal activity.“

“And?“

“There’s a spy within the company. Root them out and bring them to me.“ Kronus smiled. “That will be your first assignment. One more thing. Do not breathe a word of this to anyone if you can help it. That includes Perch. I know you two are close, but it’ll be a problem for me if he finds out.“

“Yes, father.“

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“Good day, Nick.“ Mr. Perch waved to Nick. He was sitting at his desk, typing on a laptop.

“G’day, Mr. Perch.“ Nick sat at his usual spot in Mr. Perch’s room before pulling out his homework. “I’ve got some precalc to handle and an essay to write for Friday.“

“You’ve got your hands full, then. I presume you went to speak with your father?“

“He wanted to make sure I was still interested in running the company.“

“You have a sort of singleminded enthusiasm about it.“ Perch smiled.

“Yeah.“ Nick opened his laptop. “So, let’s see. I have the outline all set... “

“You’re talking out loud?“ HARP’s voice whispered to him in one ear. 

How do I get him to shut up without saying anything? Nick thought, as he pulled up the essay outline. 

“Like that. I’m an AI, not a meatbag! If you think, I can read your mind. Anyway, I already know your rough schedule, so you’re probably going to sit here for a couple of hours before-”

“You look pale.“

Nick gasped and turned in the direction the voice came from. Perch was kneeling next to him, staring at his cheek and eyes. Nick hadn’t heard him walking over, nor did he have an inkling of his presence until he spoke. 

“Have you fallen sick?“ 

“N-No?“

“You know it’s not good to lie.“ Perch pressed his hand against Nick’s forehead. “You’re burning up. You might have a fever.“

Come to think of it, HARP has been giving me a huge headache... 

“Hey!” HARP shouted. 

It’s the SYMBOTS, not YOU! Seriously though, I have such a bad headache...  

“It is taking its toll. That guy’s right. Maybe skip the essay and just go straight to bed.“

“You’re right.“ Nick stood up. “I should go home.“

“Here you are.“ Angel helped Nick stand. “Make sure you get plenty of fluids and electrolytes, okay? And get all the rest you can. Don’t overstress.“

“I’ll be fine, sir.“ Nick dumped his books into his shoulder bag. 

“Okay.“

Nick slipped his laptop inside and walked towards the door. He was about to turn the doorknob when-

“It’s not good to lie, Nick.“

“You are such a bad liar,“ HARP growled. 

“I’ll be fine, sir.“ Nick smiled. “Don’t worry.“

“If your father ever gives you any trouble, come talk to me. You can always trust me.“

Nick closed the door behind him. He quickly walked to the elevator. As it started moving down, he gave a breath of relief. 

“Bwahaha!“ HARP laughed in his ear, his laughter almost sounding like strumming chords. “What was that?! ‘I’ll be fine, sir.’ Is that how you get out of everything?!“

“I’ve never had an AI in my head before!“ Nick argued back. “Listen, it was by sheer dumb luck that he didn’t notice.”

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As Nick argued with the AI, Mr. Perch laughed to himself. He leaned back in his chair. 

“My poor, sweet Nick, having to put up with his father’s silly games. What are you doing, Kronus? Pitting him as a spy against me?“

[immediatebreakfast]

In the summer of this year we made a journey to Transylvania, and went over the old ground which was, and is, to us so full of vivid and terrible memories. It was almost impossible to believe that the things which we had seen with our own eyes and heard with our own ears were living truths. Every trace of all that had been was blotted out. The castle stood as before, reared high above a waste of desolation.

What a way to recount, and see the time has passed.

Castle Dracula, the castle where Jonathan spent months trapped in a hellish experience that left him as a shadow of himself. The same castle where Van Helsing had to kill the Weird Sisters by himself as Mina was left alone in the snow. This castle that held horrible memories, and more horrifying events at the hands of the Count for who knows how long... It's a relic of an ancient time now.

Time will pass, and even the castle itself will become ruins to be discovered by other people exploring. Maybe Jonathan and Mina will visit again in the future to see that place of nightmares once again, and see even less traces of their mighty battle against an evil man untouched by time. The living truth will remain in the documents, and in their lives, but even that one day will pass.

And that, I speculate will bring them comfort. As they remember Lucy and Quincey, as they keep in touch with Jack and Arthur, as Van Helsing visits them, and they raise little Quincey too. For them, the fact that time passes is a good thing, because it will be the decisive victory of those days when Mina feared to roam the earth undying, and alone.