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anony-man · 9 months ago

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Taking chubformers requests!

Send in a request for your preferred character and I'll write up a little drabble for them! Just a few things to keep in mind before asking:

1) Any characters welcome!

2) Feel free to ask for the same character, even if it's already been written!

3) If you have a specific prompt in mind (bedbound character, stuckage, etc), feel free to add it!

See below for finished drabbles and characters who have already been requested!

Characters previously written:

1. Sunstreaker (G1)

2. Megatron (TFP)

3. Swindle (TFA)

4. Starscream (G1)

5. Thundercracker (IDW)

6. Sky/Jetfire (G1)

7. First Aid (IDW)

8. Ironhide (G1)

9. Sideswipe (G1)

10. Bumblebee (TFA)

11. Prowl (IDW)

12. Shockwave (G1)

13. Galvatron (G1)

14. Bombshell (G1 - sfw)

15. Devastator (G1)

16. Rodimus (IDW)

17. Helex (IDW)

18. Sunstreaker (G1)

19. Megatron (G1)

20. Bravern

21. Bulkhead (TFA)

22. Optimus (G1)

23. Megatron (TFA)

24. Scrapper (G1)

25. Seaspray (G1)

26. Swindle (ES)

27. Long Haul (G1)

28. Megatron (TFP)

29. Soundwave (G1)

30. Dreadwing (TFP)

31. Starscream (TFP)

32. Blitzwing (TFA - fluffy)

33. Sunstorm (G1)

34. Wreck-Gar (TFA)

35. Minimus Ambus (IDW)

36. Ratchet (G1)

37. Rumble (G1)

38. Chase (RBA)

39. Springer (IDW)

40. Vortex (IDW)

41. Cliffjumper (G1 - mobility issues)

42. Bulkhead (TFA - stuckage)

43. Sentinel Prime (TFA)

44. Unicron (G1)

45. Bulkhead (TFP)

46. Galvatron (G1)

47. Ratchet (IDW)

48. Skyquake (TFP)

49. Bumblebee (G1)

50. Starscream & Windblade (IDW)

51. Ratchet (IDW)

52. Dratchrod (IDW)

53. Breakdown & Knock Out (TFP)

54. Knock Out (TFP)

55. Blurr (TFA)

56. Cyclonus (IDW)

57. Pharma (& First Aid - IDW)

58. Starscream (G1)

59. Megaratch (TFP)

60. Overlord (IDW)

61. Primus (G1)

62. Blitzwing (& Bee - TFA)

63. Misfire (IDW)

64. Windblade (& Starscream - IDW)

65. Kiloton (TF)

66. Megatron & Optimus (ES)

67. Rodimus & Velocity (IDW)

68. Dreadwing & Skyquake (TFP)

69. Smokescreen (TFP)

70. Blast Off & Onslaught (IDW)

71. Starscream & Wheeljack (IDW)

72. Tailgate & Cyclonus (IDW)

73. Rung (IDW)

74. Starscream (TFP)

75. Megatron (& Kiloton & Soundwave - G1)

76. Megatron (& Terminus - IDW)

77. Megatron & Soundwave (TFP)

78. Megatron & Soundwave (TFP)

79. Megatron (IDW)

80. Soundwave (TFP)

81. Skyfire & Cosmos (IDW)

82. Megatron (water inflation - TFP)

83. Pharma (& First Aid & Ambulon - IDW)

84. Brainstorm (IDW)

85. Pharma & Tarn (IDW)

86. Swoop (TFA)

87. Pharma (& First Aid & Ambulon - IDW)

88. Pharma (& Ratchet - IDW)

89. Fort Max (& Megatron - IDW)

90. First Aid (IDW)

91. Megatron (& Soundwave; Gladiators - TFP)

92. Megatron (Armada)

93. Overlord & Trepan (IDW)

94. Megatron (liquid inflation - TFP)

95. Sunstreaker (ovi - G1)

96. Swerve & Skids (IDW)

97. Sunder (& Froid - IDW)

98. Lockdown & Swindle (TFA)

99. Perceptor (IDW)

100. Drift (IDW)

101. Optimus (G1)

102. Cliffjumper (& Shockwave - G1)

103. Tailgate (IDW)

104. Brawl (& Onslaught - IDW)

105. Shockwave (stuckage - TFA)

106. Red Alert (IDW)

107. Ultra Magnus (G1)

108. Thunderclash (IDW)

109. Cyclonus & Tailgate (IDW)

110. Megatron & Soundwave (inflation - TFP)

111. Megatron & Soundwave (TFP)

112. Pharma (& First Aid & Ambulon; blueberry inflation - IDW)

113. Beachcomber & Perceptor (G1)

114. Smokescreen (G1)

115. Hound & Mirage (G1)

116. Bumblebee (& Cons - TFA)

117. Sky-Byte (RID)

118. Megatron (& Soundwave - TFP)

119. Brawl & Onslaught (IDW)

120. Red Alert (& Inferno - G1)

121. Pharma (& the DJD - IDW)

122. Starscream (TFA)

123. Megatron & Minimus (IDW)

124. Orion Pax (TF One)

125. Hound & Crosshairs (Bayverse)

126. Trailbreaker (& Hound & Mirage - G1)

127. Starscream (blueberry inflation - G1)

128. Megatron (Cyberverse)

129. Prowl (G1)

130. Sentinel Prime (& Airachnid - TF: One)

131. Arcee (G1)

132. Blitzwing (TFA)

133. Megatron & Megatron X (Cyberverse)

134. Megatron (& Soundwave & Optimus - TFP)

135. Soundwave (& Megatron - TFP)

136. Cosmos (Cyberverse)

137. Trailbreaker (& Hound & Mirage - G1)

138. Trailbreaker (liquid inflation - IDW)

139. Bumblebee (& Starscream - TFA)

140. Megatron (ES)

141. Fracture & Drift (RiD)

142. Megatron (& Soundwave & Kiloton - G1)

143. Sentinel Prime & Airachnid (TF: One)

144. Motormaster (G1)

145. Sentinel Prime & Airachnid (TF: One)

146. Brawl (& Combaticons - IDW)

147. Predaking (TFP)

148. Overlord & Trepan (IDW)

149. Starscream (ES)

150. D-16 (& Orion - TF: One)

151. Tracks (G1)

152. Megatron (ES)

153. Optimus & Elita (G1)

154. Whirl (& Rung - IDW)

Characters requested:

1. Starscream (G1)

2. Optimus (& Megatron - G1)

3. Elita (& Optimus - G1)

4. Lightbright & Lodestar (G1)

5. Skyfire (G1)

6. Pharma (& First Aid & Ambulon - IDW)

7. Brainstorm & Quark (IDW)

8. Lockdown & Prowl (TFA)

9. Shockwave (& Blurr - TFA)

10. Blitzwing (tube feeding - TFA)

11. Blitzwing (air inflation - TFA)

12. Bulkhead (TFP)

13. Optimus & Megatron (G1)

14. Megatron (inflation - ES)

15. Pharma & Tarn (tube feeding - IDW)

16. Prowl & Optimus (G1)

17. Sentinel & Optimus (air inflation - TFA)

18. Rodimus & Ultra Magnus (G1)

19. Pharma & Ratchet (IDW)

20. Bumblebee (helium inflation - RiD)

21. Rodimus (IDW)

22. Bumblebee (& Optimus; blueberry inflation - G1)

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verona2314 · 10 months ago

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Judgment of the Damned (translation) PART X

LINK PART IX

Summary:

In the realm of Limbo, where souls deemed too good for Hell but not virtuous enough for Heaven reside, Victoria finds herself thrust into an unprecedented mission. When a notorious sinner, Sir Pentious, achieves redemption and ascends to Heaven, it sends shockwaves through all realms. Tasked with unraveling this mystery, Victoria, a minor judge of souls, is sent to the infamous Hazbin Hotel in Hell. For the first time, an emissary from Limbo steps foot into the fiery depths, tasked with observing and judging the denizens of Hell for their potential for redemption. As Victoria navigates this unfamiliar territory, she captures the unrequired attention of the enigmatic Radio Demon, Alastor. Amidst the chaos of demonic antics and the pursuit of understanding redemption, Victoria must confront her own beliefs and judgments. As she delves deeper into the secrets of the Hazbin Hotel, Victoria uncovers hidden truths about sinners, redemption, and the ultimate fate of souls caught between damnation and salvation. With each soul she encounters, Victoria's journey becomes not only a quest for answers but a personal voyage of self-discovery in the heart of darkness.

Chapter 10: Convergence of Wills

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Hello everyone! I'm very sorry for my absence these weeks. I've been a bit busy with some things, but I promise to keep uploading more chapters. Thank you for following this story, I appreciate you all very much, my dear readers. <3

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Vox

The bustling and chaotic streets of Hell were more agitated than usual. The news about the possible existence of a judge from Limbo spread with relentless speed. It was no surprise that the higher-ups were employing all their resources and sources of information to locate the judge. It was a race against time where the winner would take all the advantages, and Vox was not willing to lose.

For the Overlord, the captured images were more than enough evidence that Limbo was real and, therefore, all the legends related to it were real as well. Undoubtedly, having a minor judge as an ally would be a powerful card, but caution must be exercised. Forcing a being from that plane would be complete recklessness. The only way to use a judge from Limbo would be by creating a solid friendship through manipulations, or finding something to blackmail them with. Bribery was always an option, of course, but for Vox, it was not a very reliable guarantee.

Setting aside those details, the primary concern was finding the judge. That's why Vox had spent the morning reviewing the recordings from the drones scattered around the area, although without much success. This had put him in a bad mood. It also didn't help that the cannibals constantly shot down his devices due to their strange repudiation of anything foreign to their outdated "style." As a result, he didn't have many images of the scene. This led him to wonder: why would a judge from Limbo be near the cannibal district?

"I see you're still playing with your screens," Valentino said mockingly, lighting a cigarette. "Haven't had any luck? Oh, what a pity."

"Val, the last thing I need right now is for you to fuck me. We need to find her first," he replied, frowning, trying to keep his patience.

"Oh, come on. Nobody has more eyes than you in this city. If anyone's going to find her first, it's you," his companion said, gently stroking his shoulder.

"Wait... there's someone who has more eyes, who keeps more up to date than I do," Vox couldn't understand how he hadn't thought of it before. "Tell Velvet to search her social networks for any videos, photos, stories she finds about the judge or that have been captured near the scene."

"Alright, I'll tell her. Anything else?," the moth man inquired.

“With your shitty eyesight? No, thank you,"replied Vox without taking his eyes off the screens.

"That was unnecessary. Well, if you have such great vision, how come you didn't notice a certain someone in the background of that video?" Valentino retorted, pointing to one of the screens with his long cigarette.

"What are you talking about?" Vox asked, squinting as he leaned closer to the device. It was playing a video recorded by a citizen's phone and had been featured in the news. Carefully and with effort, he studied the image, trying to spot what his companion was referring to. Suddenly, he noticed it. It was just a fraction of seconds. Amidst the chaotic crowd stood Alastor. "How the hell did you see that?"

"Huh? I'd recognize that red blotch anywhere," Valentino shrugged nonchalantly. "Anyway, I don't think it's relevant. Doesn't he usually frequent the cannibal district? It's probably just a coincidence."

"With Alastor, you can never be too sure. Did you already message Velvet?" Vox inquired.

"Yeah, yeah. You're so impatient. She's sending you what she gathered," Valentino muttered, a little irritated. "She says to stop bothering her. She can't believe you're not capable of doing this on your own, and..."

Vox ignored the rest of the comments and projected the images and videos received from Velvet onto all his screens, scrutinizing every pixel in search of Alastor. His instinct told him that the radio demon must be involved in some way. After a few minutes of intense concentration, Vox finally spotted something intriguing. In the background of one video, he saw Alastor crossing a narrow street from side to side, holding... a rug? The image was blurry, and Vox struggled to make out the details. As he tried to enhance the clarity, he noticed something even more suspicious: it looked like there was a hand peeking out from the folds of the fabric Alastor was carrying. Was he transporting a body? Why bother to conceal it? After all, Alastor was a sadist who didn't mind flaunting his actions proudly. Perhaps he was overthinking it, but he could bet that the person Alastor was hauling was the judge.

"Shit," he whispered. Once again, the radio demon had beaten him to it. But all was not lost. He still had a chance to take the judge. Perhaps Alastor had her captive, and he could rescue her, thereby earning the woman's trust. Though, knowing his enemy, he'd likely already be trying to manipulate her. "I think it's time for a new broadcast," he said aloud, smiling broadly. He already had a plan in mind.

Charlie

She stood nervously in front of Victoria's room door. That morning, the judge had already awakened, and Charlie greatly wished to finally have an extensive conversation with her. Would it be rude to disturb her on the same day she woke up? Should she have brought some token like candy or a greeting card? Should she mention her concerns about redemption or stick to superficial conversation?

She shook her head, trying to silence her doubts. She exhaled deeply before determinedly knocking on the door.

"Come in," Victoria's melodious voice responded.

Charlie entered the room carefully. To her surprise, Adrian was seated in a chair next to the judge's bed, who was still resting. Apparently, both were engaged in lively conversation.

"Hello, Miss Charlie," Victoria greeted with a tray of food on her lap.

"Hi, Your Honor," the princess replied with a nervous smile. "I see Adrian brought you lunch?"

"Oh yes. He feels very indebted for the whole situation," the judge added with a soft smile. Adrian glanced down at the floor a little embarrassed. "And call me Victoria. You don't have to be so formal with me, Charlie."

"That's adorable! I can't blame him. Yesterday he told us how brave you were in facing that guy," Charlie replied, feeling more at ease.

"You call it bravery; most call it recklessness," Victoria replied, laughing lightly. "Adrian was telling me how he ended up in hell and how happy he is to be here. He's very grateful to you too, Charlie."

"It's true, princess," Adrian added with a broad smile. "I never thought I could feel so good in hell. I promise to do my best in this redemption business. We'll show everyone that it's possible."

"Oh, thank you so much," Charlie replied, moved by the sinner's enthusiasm. However, deep down, she felt a little guilty for not being able to tell him the truth, that redemption was no longer just a possibility but a reality. She looked at Victoria, trying to see if she felt even slightly uncomfortable about hiding the truth from Adrian, but the woman seemed completely calm.

After a few minutes of casual conversation, Adrian bid farewell to both and left the room, taking the tray with him.

"So, Charlie," Victoria said in a more serious tone. "Do you believe redemption is for everyone? In my case, I think not," the judge abruptly inquired. Apparently, she was a straightforward person who didn't beat around the bush or use embellished words.

"I know you think in that way, Your Honor, I mean Victoria," the blonde replied after sighing. "I understand that not everyone feels ashamed of their actions, and many aren't even aware of the harm they caused. But maybe they can come to realize it if someone shows them. If someone teaches them. For me, this hotel isn't just about keeping them away from vices or bad deeds, but also about providing them with a change of perspective. I want them to learn something new, to understand the gravity of their decisions, and to start feeling remorse for the actions that led to their damnation. To be able to gain a new perspective. Achieve a remodeling of their thoughts."

"Your way of thinking is very noble, but you must also consider that many are lost causes. And you must be careful of them," Victoria pointed out, looking at her hands with a hint of nostalgia.

"I know, but even to those you call 'lost causes,' I must give them a chance. The outcome may be the same, but at least I will have tried."

"Are you willing to do that knowing that you could end up disappointed and exhausted? To risk your heart and faith? Can you subject yourself to disappointment time and time again without ending up defeated and with all hope extinguished?"

Charlie pondered Victoria's words for a moment. She knew they had merit. It was a legitimate concern. Can anyone endure being constantly hit with the bitterness of disappointment indefinitely? Did she have the courage and strength? Did she believe in herself to such an extent? The princess of hell clenched her fists and looked at Victoria with complete confidence in her eyes and replied, "Yes. I know this path can be painful, but I'm willing to go through all of that and more without giving up, without faltering, without turning back, because I know this is the right thing to do, because I know no one else will do it."

Victoria studied her for a few minutes with those amber-colored eyes full of wisdom and intelligence. The judge's gaze was deep and intense, yet Charlie did not waver for a moment. Finally, Victoria smiled.

"I see we're not so different. We're willing to go all the way for our ideals. It means I can trust you. Charlie, I'm going to reveal something to you," Victoria said solemnly. "With the results of this report, I hope to convince the Supreme Judges to create a standardized process focused on redemption. A kind of purgatory. And I want you to be in charge of it."

"What? Me? Is this for real? Do you really think you can convince the Supreme Judges?" she asked with excitement, enthusiasm, and fear. What Victoria was telling her went far beyond what she had dared to dream. It was something very distant and perhaps illusory, but for some reason, she believed it was possible.

"We must be careful, Charlie. There are many things they have hidden from us, or so I believe," Victoria continued with a somber expression. "You see, some time ago, I found a very old book, with a rusty cover. I think it was deliberately hidden. It contains... shocking information. So overwhelming that it made me change my view of everything. I can't guarantee that its contents are real, but it seems true."

"What do you mean?" Charlie asked, intrigued. She felt a shiver run down her spine. Her hands began to sweat. However, despite the anxiety she felt at that moment, she couldn't help but want to know more.

"This book is a life diary. Before coming here, I was investigating the mentioned names, corroborating facts and dates. For now, everything aligns. Charlie, you are not the first person to try to explore redemption."

Charlie felt a knot in her stomach upon hearing this as confusion invaded her mind. She tried to process those words, but the endless questions assaulting her at that moment were tremendously overwhelming. Her heart raced, and her breath caught. Eventually, she managed to string together a few words. "That's not possible... my father would have told me."

"I don't know if Lucifer is aware of the events narrated in this diary. But it does make very clear why Limbo isolated itself. You can choose not to know anything about this and remain in comfort, or you can read this life diary and learn a story that was erased to the detriment of its protagonists," the judge pronounced.

"I..." Charlie felt undecided. This choice was not simple as it could change her life forever. Who was this being who had written that life diary? Were they the one who mentioned redemption before her? How long ago had that happened? Was her father aware of this? If so, why hadn't he mentioned it? What would her mother do?

"Charlie, you don't have to make the decision now. I have hidden that diary very well. When you're ready, I'll give it to you," Victoria said, trying to offer her some reassurance.

"And what if I'm never ready?" the princess of hell asked insecurely.

"I know you will be," the judge responded confidently.

The moment was interrupted by the sound of someone knocking on the room's door. Victoria remained silent for a few minutes before responding. "Come in."

The door opened, and to Charlie's surprise, it was Alastor who entered the room. The princess of hell could see how Victoria's eyes sparkled with intrigue, challenge, and amusement. It was as if the judge had anticipated the arrival of the radio demon and was prepared for whatever Alastor wanted to say.

"Good afternoon!" greeted the radio host enthusiastically. "I see that our esteemed judge looks better today. If you knew how worried Charlie was yesterday," Alastor continued as he placed his hand on the princess of hell's shoulder. "And before you ask why I'm here, I've come to return this possession," concluded the radio demon, releasing Charlie's shoulder and conjuring a book in his free hand, extending it to Victoria. "Oh?" asked the judge, taking the book in her hands. "Isn't this the book I was reading yesterday? It's not exactly mine."

"I figured you'd want to finish it, considering I interrupted your peaceful reading," replied Alastor, resting both hands on his cane.

"Alastor, that's very considerate of you," Charlie pointed out, moved by the gesture. It seemed that both of them were finally getting along. After all, it was he who had brought Victoria back safely, albeit after losing her. But for Charlie, the important thing was that Alastor had made a kind gesture toward Victoria. Perhaps she shouldn't worry so much about making a deal with the radio demon. What was a deal between friends?

"Yes... very considerate," repeated the judge with a slow tone, looking distrustfully at the demon in the red suit. It appeared that the judge's reservations regarding the aforementioned had not diminished in the slightest. Charlie sighed, feeling a bit disappointed. She didn't want to be present when these two argued again. She had a lot on her mind at the moment due to Victoria's words.

"Well, I'm glad to hear you're feeling much better, Victoria. I'll think about our conversation."Said Charlie.

"Are you leaving already?" Alastor asked, widening his eyes.

Charlie nodded, feeling a bit curious about the demon's reaction, but she didn't take long to compose herself and make vague excuses as she walked toward the door. "Oh, yes, you know. I have a lot to do with that whole thing. You know, that thing. Don't worry, I have it under control. I hope you two don't argue too much this time. You know, Victoria needs rest." Charlie crossed the door and closed it without waiting for any response. She pondered her actions for a moment as she looked down the hallway. Didn't she sound like her father just now?

Alastor

After Charlie abruptly left the room, Alastor felt a strange and tense silence. Part of him was glad for the absence of the Princess of Hell, as it allowed him to act more freely in his attempt to establish a friendship with Victoria. But another part of him felt somewhat uneasy, and he couldn't quite comprehend why. This confusion made him stand in the center of the room in absolute silence, contemplating the judge who slowly raised an eyebrow out of curiosity at his demeanor. She certainly seemed to be recovering quickly. Her complexion regained color, and her eyes now had that spark that invited challenge. He didn't want to admit how much he had longed for the moment to confront her again, to rub it in her face that he had saved her from a complex situation.

"Well? Aren't you going to boast about rescuing me? Are you not going to scold me for putting myself in that situation?" she asked, still lying on the bed, tilting her chin slightly upward. Alastor observed the wound on her lip. It had already formed a slight scab.

"Not at all, my dear judge! How could I act that way when my act was completely selfless?" he replied, restraining his desire to boast. He didn't want to give Victoria the satisfaction to be right and ruin any chance of getting closer to her. He needed the judge to trust him so he could slowly manipulate her. "Furthermore, although our little debt is settled with this, I still intend to help you navigate through the social circles of Hell. Unfortunately, it may have to be done more subtly than we initially planned due to your little spectacle. But all is not lost," he added, moving towards the chair next to the bed and taking a seat, crossing one leg over the other. "Do you really want me to believe that, Alastor? We both know that altruism is not in your nature," Victoria replied with an uncomfortable smirk. That told Alastor that the wound on her lip was causing her some degree of pain.

"Well, my dear, I think it's time for me to be honest with you. You have earned my respect. There are even things about you that I find quite admirable, and I dare say I could declare you as my eternal rival, for you have proven more than once to be a worthy opponent, and in such a short time! It's clear that I can't simply manipulate you. But it's not in our best interest to interfere with each other's path. That would be annoying. We both pursue goals that don't necessarily have to be incompatible," Alastor stated.

"Are you trying to flatter the judge, Alastor? Oh well, perhaps I should prosecute you," Victoria joked sarcastically. Alastor couldn't help but let out a small laugh. He greatly enjoyed these conversations.

"Oh, come on, Judge. Can't you just accept a compliment? Is that a crime?" he joked back, deviating a bit from his conversation goal. He couldn't help but get carried away by the fun these little duels produced. Once again, she arched an eyebrow. Certainly, she wasn't one to fall for flattery, which didn't surprise him.

"Beyond that. Are you offering some kind of truce?" she asked, tilting her head slightly.

"In reality, I was thinking more about forging a friendship with you. Before you respond with your charming sarcasm, I am aware that you don't trust me, and that's why I'll make the effort to earn your trust. That's why I've decided to continue helping you with this whole entering into infernal society thing, without asking for anything in return," Alastor said, leaning back against the chair's backrest.

Victoria observed him in silence, trying to read his intentions. Alastor tried to focus on the wallpaper as Victoria's scrutinizing gaze made him nervous. He never imagined that even in such a vulnerable state, she would be able to maintain her characteristic sharpness so strongly. It was simply fascinating. He admired her brilliance and respected her strength. She faced him always with fierce determination, causing him to feel intrigued by the force of her spirit. But this fascination was also tinged with a sense of discomfort and certain anxiety.

"What do you propose?" she finally responded.

"To make yourself known to everyone,"he replied, trying to contain the enthusiasm that her response caused in him. Finally, he had made progress. "What do you think about appearing on my show? A sort of interview. That way, you can attract people to you. You could even announce that your presence in these domains is because you need to inform Limbo about the situation in Hell and that's why you would like to interview as many people as possible. You don't even have to mention redemption."

"Do you want me to believe that you gain nothing? You're trying to deceive me to boost the popularity of your show. Aren't you?"

Alastor couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, come on, dear. My show is already very popular. I don't want to hurt your ego, but I don't need you to attract more listeners, and you know it. I understand that you don't trust me, but don't jump to ridiculous conclusions just because of your extreme paranoia." Alastor looked at her, expecting a sharp response from the judge, however, she remained silent, looking out the window with a contagious calmness.

"You're right. Your show is already very popular, and you have more than enough skills to continue attracting listeners without resorting to me," Victoria responded, turning her face towards him. Her eyes seemed kinder, and her shoulders less tense. Alastor was completely surprised by this response. His mind worked quickly, trying to find the right words, but nothing came out of his mouth. Victoria continued speaking, "I understand your surprise. I can't believe my own words. I accept your offer. I'll make an appearance on your radio show. You'd better not put me in a tight spot with your questions."

"Splendid!" he replied, rising from his seat. For some strange reason, that feeling of discomfort had started to escalate, and it was becoming difficult for him to breathe.

"There's something else I want to say," Victoria added. He watched her, unable to move. "Honestly, I don't know what you're planning, Alastor. But there's no excuse that allows me to be ungrateful. Whether you have hidden motives or not, you did save me from a tight spot yesterday. That's a fact. On the other hand, despite what others may say, I firmly believe that it wasn't your responsibility to look out for me. I was the one who disobeyed you and put myself at risk. I don't regret it. I simply did what I believed was right, and I will never be ashamed of it. But I do regret causing you any inconvenience." Victoria looked him in the eyes, offering a small, honest smile, without a trace of sarcasm. "Basically, what I want to say is, I'm sorry and thank you very much for helping me. I say it sincerely, even knowing that you might have acted with ulterior motives."

Alastor was completely bewildered. It was the first time that Victoria's genuine kindness and empathy were directed straight at him. The nobility of her words hit him with overwhelming force as a strange warmth washed over him. He told himself that this warmth must be due to how significant it was to be recognized by someone he had started to see as an equal, which inflated his pride and egocentrism. However, his racing pulse only caused him greater confusion and a whirlwind of thoughts tearing through his mind. He tried to continue rationalizing this warmth her words had produced. Amidst all this turmoil, he decided to cling to an attitude of indifference and complete detachment. "Hm, it was about time you showed a bit of gratitude, don't you think?" he replied lightly, shrugging.

"You're insufferable," Victoria responded, laughing.

"Anyway, once you're fully recovered, we'll do the interview," he concluded before simply leaving the room, using his shadow to transport himself back to his room.

Safe in the privacy of his room, Alastor let out the breath he had been holding and sat down on his bed. Her sincere gratitude and honesty had disturbed him. He felt anger towards himself for fleeing the situation. He couldn't understand why his mind had descended into chaos, preventing him from asking all the questions he had stored away and even broaching the subject of the color of her blood. He couldn't deny that each interaction with Victoria left him more confused than before, but also, to some extent, longing for more encounters. Was he really forming an emotional connection with her? He immediately rejected that idea. He refused to acknowledge the obvious signs of an emotional connection. It was all a game. It was all fascination with Victoria's peculiarities. "What game is she playing?" he said to himself, trying to find any trace of hidden motivation behind that gratitude. "From now on, I must stay more alert. I can't allow her to catch me off guard again. It's like I'm fighting against a rival I can't see or understand."

"How is it possible that she showed me such gratitude even while being able to see my true nature? Even being aware of my possible hidden intentions?" he murmured to himself, once again trying to unravel the mystery behind his reaction. He knew that Victoria was not an optimistic and hopeful person who firmly believed in the goodness of people beyond all evil, unlike Charlie, who seemed even naive. No. This display of kindness was different because it came from someone like the judge.

"I'm losing control," he admitted to himself with resignation.

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TAGLIST!!

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LINK PART XI

#fanfic #alastor #alastor x oc #oc #hazbin alastor #hazbin hotel #hazbin hotel fanfiction #hazbin hotel fanfic #alastor the radio demon #hazbin hotel 2024 #radio demon #vivziepop #charlie morningstar #hazbin angel dust #hazbin lucifer #hazbin hotel fandom

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onceapirateprincess · 10 months ago

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.Nika, the God of Sun and Freedom. A Genshin Impact x One Piece Crossover Legend.

Bit of a long post, but basically, the legend of Nika the Sun God as I would put it into Genshin. Hope you enjoy!

.NIKA, GOD OF THE SUN AND FREEDOM.

His name has been whispered many times over the centuries, all in different forms. Nika, the one who sets things right. Nika, the breaker of chains. Nika, the punisher of the unjust. Nika, the berserker. Nika, the wild god.

Nika, the lost child of humanity.

Once upon a time, far, far in the past, humanity faced its greatest threat - each other. People enslaved other people, kept others in terror, imprisoned people not just with bars but with their own minds. That’s not to say it doesn’t happen now - but back then, it was a horror show.

And the people cried and twisted under the fearful, flaming whip of their enslavers, and they screamed to the heavens, “Celestia, why have you forsaken us?” But Celestia was silent. And so the people suffered, and those in power grew more powerful.

But as we all know, humans are resilient when need be. And when their gods abandoned them, they learned to take care of their own. And they created a path to freedom, a path to escape those who kept them in chains. And the way forward was dictated to them in a drumming song tapped out on wherever they could do so without arousing suspicion. A rousing, drumming beat, that was meant to inspire and give power to those ready for the next leg of the journey to freedom.

And it was called the Drums of Liberation.

One day, the cruel overlords discovered this path, and grew furious. How dare they not have the control they had enjoyed for so long! So they set out to raze it, and the safe settlement, to the ground.

The others were not going to sit by while their hard - won freedom burned. So all who were able picked up weapons and stood at the ready. And when the two sides met, they were two opposing ocean tides, clashing with earth - shaking vigor. The battle lasted for five days and five nights, but slowly, slowly, the free people’s forces were whittled away. And it seemed there was no hope. Until one day, on the bloody, scorched battlefield, a young, injured boy raised his hand, and began tapping the rhythm he knew so well. And he was joined by another, a woman, dying of her injuries, but trying to inspire the warriors on the front. And another - a veteran, leaning on his crutch to tap out the rhythm with his good leg. And another. And another. And another. Until the air was filled with the rumble of the Drums of Liberation. Both armies paused. And the air hung still, for five seconds. And then the sun seemed to crash into the battlefield. And the sound of loud, boyish laughter filled the air, as the rhythm grew louder. But some were confused, as no one was tapping after the shockwave stunned them all. From the great shining light, came the silhouette of a boyish figure, clouds floating all around him and a wide, bright smile on his face. His eyes were full of stars, an endless galaxy contained within He looked upon the beaten down troops and said,

“As you have given me my heartbeat, so I will fight for you until the very end.”

And then the free people’s forces watched in awe as he tore through the overlord’s forces as if they were paper, bouncing and jumping and stretching around the battlefield in ways human bodies were not supposed to move.

When it was over the god turned and knelt next to the young boy who had begun the whole thing and helped him to his feet.

“You have allowed me life. But…I am still incomplete. What…would you name me?”

And the boy thought for a moment before saying, “Nika. After my younger brother lost to the evil.

And so the god was named Nika. News of Nika spread through all four corners of Tevyat. A God not born of Celestia…an unknown. And the slavers and fearmongers came to fear him, for he devastated the very ground they walked on. And slowly, the shadow of oppression was driven back across the land, to the tune of Nika’s heartbeat, the Drums of Liberation. And Tevyat was peaceful for a while.

Until the Archon War.

When the heavens split open, Nika protected his people from the thunderstorms. When the ground rumbled and cracked, Nika caught the fallen from the crevices and carved out a space for his people. When the seas raged and roared, Nika threw up walls. When the wind howled, Nika made sure his people’s houses didn’t blow away.

And Nika grew angry. The power of Celestia was so tempting, it was causing the very gods that swore to protect the people to turn on them and harm them, directly and indirectly. He could see it now. No matter who won, humanity, his people, would be handed over to just another overlord who wouldn’t care about them.

He had to stop them. And so he went on his own crusade - against the Archons and Gods themselves. And maybe he would have succeeded, had his first target not been one of the most powerful of the fighters - Rex Lapis of Liuye. Nika was always one to go after the big fish.

Their battle raged across the mountains and plains of Liuye. Nika threw bolts containing fire hotter than the sun itself, landed powerful punches on the Prime Adeptus and his other adept forces. Nika fought hand to hand with Marshal Soaring Snake, Bosacious. He lit the plains up during his battle with General Fire Rat, Musatas. His battle with General Curled Snail, Bonanus, tore the sea down to its very seabed. The very earth shook when he fought with General Mind - Monkey, Menogias.

And in his biggest battle, he fought the Prime Adeptus himself - Rex Lapis - and his faithful servant, the Conqueror of Demons, Alatus, without blinking. It was said that this was the only battle he did not have a smile on his face - but a scowl, a snarl of anger that seemed to scream he would win at any cost, for his people.

The battle lasted seven days and seven nights. Mountains were torn up as Rex Lapis hurled them like spears at the god, and Nika retaliated with white - hot, glowing blasts of pure energy that left deep gouges in the earth. Alatus aimed his spear at the young god’s heart, and in return Nika struck back with punches that were so full of energy his fist glowed.

But even the god of the sun must set, and with his power finally depleted, Nika was defeated, laying face down at the bottom of a gorge. And with a final swing of his polearm, Rex Lapis shattered the spirit of the boyish god, and the Drums of Liberation fell silent.

Another casualty of the Archon war.

But all is not lost, or so the followers of Nika said. For the spirit of freedom cannot ever be killed…and the sun will always rise the next day. And so they wait for Nika’s return, and they have been for centuries, the story of the God passed down all through Teyvat through memories. And maybe someday, a child will open their eyes and you will see the depths of the galaxy within them, or the wisps of cloud surrounding their head, or the ever present, bright smile of a God who symbolizes freedom itself.

And if you listen closely…the Drums of Liberation reside in every human’s heart - perhaps that was Nika’s last gift to humanity, before he faded.

The desire for freedom - and the drive to do good.

And so the God sleeps - but who knows for how long.

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ninjago-shipping · 2 years ago

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Masterlist N-Z

(B! equals Bizarro and M! equals the Ninjago movie, just so y’all know)

Nemesis || Sensei Wu x Aspheera

Neon || Scott x Jay

Nightlight || Shade x Paleman

Nightshade || Tox x Chamille

Oblivion || Staff!Kai x Cole

Obsession || Kai x Master Chen

Obsidian || Cole x B!Cole

Opposite || Zane x Kai

Ore || Karlof x Cole

Outdated || Zane x Cryptor

Outlaw || “Rocky Dangerbuff” x “Snake Jaguar”

PaperStar || Sally x Antonia

Parrot || Fugi-Dove x Captain Soto

Penguin || Zane x Fugi-Dove

Permafrost || Ice Emperor Zane x Pixal

Pixane || Pixal x Zane

Plasma || Jay x Kai

PlayDate || Nya x Dogshank

PolyMaster || All the Elemental Masters including the ninja

PolyNinja || Kai x Jay x Zane x Cole

PolyPonytail || Nya x Pixal x Skylor

PolySerpent || Great Devourer x Fire Fang x Wojira x Anacondrai Serpent(Clouse’s pet snake)

Popsicle or Unique || Zane x Lloyd

Pride || Morro x B!Kai

PunkRock || Ultra Violet x “Rocky Dangerbuff”

Purple || Pixal x Ultra Violet

Pyrotechnic || B!Kai x Zane

Pythales or Skythor || Pythor x Skales

Quicksilver || Jay x Pixal x Cole

Quiet || Mr. E x Harumi

Raincloud || Vania x Benthomaar

Rainforest || Cole x Nya x Lloyd

Ratmen || Ronin x Dareth x Clutch Powers

Reaper || Cole x Ice Emperor Zane x Morro

Record || Lou x Dareth

Recovery || Lloyd x therapy

Redemption || Morro x Skylor

ResonatedGravity || Jacob x Gravis

Resurrected || Zane x Morro x Pixal

Revenge || Mr. F x Aspheera

Riptide || Nya x Ultra Violet

Risk || Jay x Morro x Kai

Roadrunner || Ultra Violet x Fugi-Dove

Rogue || Ronin x Okino

Ronya || Ronin x Nya

Rose || Gene x Brad

Royalty || Benthomaar x Vania x Harumi

Sacrifice || Nya x Lloyd x Zane

Salamander || Kai x Clancee

SaltwaterTaffy || Glutinous x Gripe

SameVoiceActor || Dr. Julien x Garmadon

Samurai || Nya x Pixal

SamuraiCheerleader || Nya x Unnamed background girl

Sandstorm or Spirit || Cole x Morro

Scruff || Dareth x Ronin

Sea || Nyad x Nya

Seabreeze || Benthomaar x Morro

Seafoam || Benthomaar x Echo Zane

Seaglass || Cole x Jay x Benthomaar

SeaSerpent || Skylor x Benthomaar

Shenanigans || B!Jay x Morro

Shockwave or CyberStorm || Nya x Jay x Pixal

ShortMetal || Mindroid x Cryptor

Skeleton || Morro x Ghoultar

Skelma || Skales x Selma

Sleet || Kai x Zane AND Zane x Nya (Nya and Kai are both dating Zane)

Smelt || Kai x Cryptor

Smithcest or Heatwave || Kai x Nya

SmokeShade || Ash x Shade

S’mores || Dareth x Zane

SnakeBlizzard || “Snake Jaguar” x Morro

Snakecell || Nya x “Snake Jaguar”

SnakeGlacier || “Snake Jaguar” x Cole

Solstice || Staff!Kai x Shade

Spark || Wu x Ray

Spell || Master Chen x Clouse

Spitfire || Zoltar x Kai

Static || Ice Emperor Zane x Jay

Steam or Raya || Ray x Maya

Steampunk || Jay x Echo Zane

StolenData || Skylor x Pixal

StolenDestiny || Ronin x Morro

Stolen Kiss || B!Jay x Nya

StoneCold || Cole x B!Zane

Strike || Libber x Krux

Sugar&Spice || Vania x Tox

Sunflower || Vania x Echo Zane

SunScale || Kai x Great Devourer

Sunshine || Cole x Ultra Violet

Supernatural || Snake!Jay x Ghost!Cole x Zane x Anacondrai!Kai

Surge || M!Jay x Morro

Survival || Vinny x Garmadon

Tar || Shade x Tox

Taser || Cryptor x Jay

Tea || Sensei Wu x Mystake

TeaPost || Mystake x Mailman

Techno || Zane x Jay

TickTock || Zane x Acronix

TheyDeservedBetter || Show!Garmadon x Koko

Thief || Ronin x Clutch Powers x Plundar

ThinkFast || Neuro x Griffin

Thundersnow || Morro x Jay x Zane

ThunderWave || Jay x Benthomaar

Timecest || Krux x Acronix

Tragedy || Maya x Lilly

TraitorousTrio || Sensei Wu x Aspheera x Pythor

Transformer || Ash x Chamille

Travel || Libber x Misako

Trident || Nya x Benthomaar

Trojan || Zane x B!Jay

TropicalStorm || Benthomaar x Nya x Jay

Turquoise or Waterlily || Harumi x Nya

UltraE || Ultra Violet x Mr. E

Upgrade || Unagami x Mechanic

User-Friendly || Zane x Overlord

VanillaCake || Vania x Cole

Venom || Ultra Violet x Tox

Vintage || Lou x Sensei Wu

Vinyl || Lou x Garmadon

Violent || Harumi x Ultra Violet

VioletSnake || Ultra Violet x “Snake Jaguar”

Virus || B!Zane x Jay

Void || Cryptor x Cole

Vortex || Morro x Ice Emperor Zane

Wanderlust || Akita x Vania

Wannabe || Dareth x Fugi-Dove

Warrior || Nya x Murtessa

WetDog || Nya x Akita

Whiplash || Aspheera x Acronix

Wildfire || Tox x Skylor x Kai

Wildflowers || Vania x Harumi

Windpower || Morro x Pixal

Wrath || Staff!Kai x Morro x Ice Emperor Zane

Wusako || Sensei Wu x Misako

YingYang or Balance || Overlord x First Spinjitzu Master

Zanecule || Kai x Cole x Zane x Jay AND Pixal x Zane

#ninjago #mod blizz #lego ninjago #save tag #important #n-z #masterlist #ninjago ships #ninjago shipping

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gelu-the-babosa-multiversal · 11 months ago

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💞, 🥲, 🔪

💞- Any Ships? Who's your current fav?

Ok you got me between Blades x Bee and Optimus x Shockwave 😅

🥲- Saddest Anime Betrayal?

ALL OF TF ENERGON SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT THEY DID TO MY BOI STARSCREAM NOOOOOOO

🔪- Character you would Kill if you could.

Pharma, Starscream, Tarn, Blur, Overlord, and I actually have a long list...

But probably mostly Overlord 😀

#ask #thanks for the ask!#my stuff #ask game #the babosa is talking #maccadam #tf #transformers

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mx-jester · 1 year ago

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We all know you’re the ruler of SoundSound

But what are some of your other ships?

I'm assuming it's a typo but "soundsound" is very funny to me, I'm assuming you mean Soundwave x Shockwave

I have many.

Cyclonus x whirl x tailgate, Chromedome x Rewind, First aid x vortex, Megatron x Optimus, Arcee x Arachnid, Brainstorm x Perceptor, Prowl x constructicons, the DJD, Tarn x Overlord, and probably more but those are the ones I can think of for tf

I ship some of these just because they look good together/fun dynamic

#transformers #maccadam #fandom #ask me anything #ask #q&a questions #q&a #q&a time #q&a session #Tf ships

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brandwhorestarscream · 1 year ago

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Rare pairings I've seen (the fic was basically unicron's lust section):

Overlord x swerve

Shockwave x starscream x windblade

Rodimus x starscream

Rack 'n ruin x ratchet

And there were others that I don't remember now

Nice

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yes-i-write-fanfiction · 3 years ago

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Im fuckin new so could u maybe give me a rundown of all you're aus. I know of Young!Commanders and Feral Baby Soundwave (I fucking love that last one btw) but thats all I know

Copied from an old post + some new AU’s. Most of the AU’s are for Transformers. Might accidentally write something twice.

Transformers AU’s

TFA Lost Light AU

WaspxBumblebee AU

Depressed Getaway AU

TFP Predaking Imprints on OP AU

Reverse Alt Modes AU

Reborn AU

Autobots Fined For Damage AU

Mafia/Mob AU

Overlord Dystopia AU

Vocaloid AU

Rung Turns Into Omega Lock AU

GetawayVSFuture!Getaway AU

Megatron Has A Twin Sister AU

Bots Can Fuse AU

Thundercracker Is Chuck Tingle AU

Atomizer And Getaway Switch Roles AU

Dracula AU

Vicorty Star Saber Instead OF IDW Star Saber AU

Empurata!Rodimus AU

Unwillingly Helpful Starscream AU

TFA Starscream Makes Death Jokes AU

Barbarian AU

TFA Ratchet Has Gen Z Humor AU

The Universe Comes Together To Kill Getaway AU

Elemental Bender AU

TFA Bumblebee Makes Puns AU

Ratchet Is Primus AU

Empurata!Getaway AU

Primus!Rodimus And Unicron!Getaway AU

Getaway/Star Saber Lives Long Enough To Learn Rung Is Primus AU

TFP Ratchet Harrasses Ani-Vaxxers and Fowler Helps AU

Merformers AU

Subnautica Beast Wars AU

Whirl Convinces Cyclonus To Start Dating Again Because They Think Tailgate Is Dead AU

Autobot Spy Starscream AU

Old Veteran Bumblebee and Young Recruit Kup AU

Waspinator On The Lost Light AU

TFA Fight Club AU

Starscream Sounds Like Mickey Mouse AU

Humans Are Cute AU

Quark Gets Reborn As Perceptor’s and Brainstorm’s Sparkling AU

Superpower AU

Functionalist Rung Takes Control of Cybertron AU

Rodimus Fire Powers Make His Spark Sick AU

Mythical Royal AU

TFP Bumblebee Is Megatron’s Child AU

TFP Bumblebee Used To Be A Decepticon AU

Bumblebee Is Blind AU

Soundwave And Sideways Are Brothers AU

Rung’s Alt Mode Classified As A Weapon AU

K/DA/Graffiti TFA Optimus AU

TFP Optimus Turns Into A Sparkling And The Decepticons Take Care Of Him AU

TFA Bumblebee Is Mute AU

TFA/Marvel Crossover AU

Miko Is Skywarp’s Holoform AU

Arcee And Arachnid Are Sisters AU

TFP Optimus Swears A Lot And Decepticons Don’t AU

X-Men AU

Kingdom AU

TFP Optimus Is An Eldritch Horror AU

TFA Jazz Used To Be A Decepticon AU

Prowl/Batman AU

Voltron Crossover AU

Soulmate/Sparkmate AU

Toddler On The Lost Light AU

Greek God AU

Percy Jackson AU

TFP Magic AU

Tarn’s Theme Song Is Moonlight Densetsu AU

TFP Jack Is Six Years Old AU

Humanformers AU

Greek God/God Of War AU

Norse God AU

Egyptian God AU

Demonformers AU

Franchise Switch AU

TFA Bumblebee Was Adopted By Blitzwing AU

Undertale AU

DBZA! AU

Rewind Dated Prowl And Erased His Memories AU

Shockwave Loses His Memories And Acts Like His Old Self Again AU

IDW Prowl Has TFA Prowl’s Peronality AU

Rung Gets Drunk And Gives Everyone Sparklings AU

Dog/Cat Au

Prowl Has A Sparkling With Chromedome AU

Evil Nautica AU

Original!Rewind Survives And Now It’s A Poly Relationship AU

Gaston!Overlord AU

Yandere Gang AU

Buff Tailgate AU

TFP Arcee And Arachnia Has Sparkling(s) AU

High School AU

Musical AU

Sugar Daddy AU

TFP Children Turn Into Cybertronians AU

Thunderrod Sparkling AU

Beast Wars/MTMTE Inferno AU

Persephone AU

Applianceformers AU

Minibot AU

Megatron Is A Minibot AU

Daycare AU

Kittyformers AU

Everyone Look Like Ravage Except Ravage AU

Shattered Glass Ravage Is A Dog AU

Ravage Has Kitten Sparklings AU

Ultra Magnus Is A Combiner AU

Knightformers AU

Vampformers AU

Dinoformers AU

Bugformers AU

Yandere Simulator AU

Tailgate Is The Decepticon Leader AU/Tailgate Is The Autobot Leader AU

Dragonformers AU

Faeformers AU

Floraformers AU

Subnautica AU (different from Subnautica Beast Wars AU)

TFA Rung turns into the Allspark AU

Monarch and Bumblebee being related to Megatron AU/ Custody AU

TFP Megatron in TFA AU

Human Daemon AU

Feral Sparkling Soundwave AU

Spy/Undercover Minimus Ambus AU

TFA True Prime AU

Wings of Fire AU

Corrupted AU

Zombie AU

Only Cybertron forgot what Primus looks like AU

TFP Skylynx transported to TFA AU

Kaiju AU

Gen Z Kids in G1

Humans are the Transformers on Cybertron AU

Venom AU

TFA Sari plot but on the Lost Light AU

Pokémon AU

Dungeons and Dragons AU

BNHA AU

Prankster AU

Hollow Knight characters on the Lost Light AU

Thanos Snap AU

TFP Miko has a dog AU

Mythical Creatures Liaisons AU

TFA Blackarachnia gains the lifespan of an organic AU

Summoner AU

Demonformers AU

Steven Universe/Gem AU/Crossover

Transformers Spinel AU

TFA Wheeljack replaces TFA Ratchet AU

SCP AU

Earth is Cybertronians Paradise AU

Humans are Terrifying AU

TFA Bumblebee Anodite AU

Young Commanders AU

Mysterious Stanger Rung AU (every cybertronian has met him and wants to meet him again)

Lockdown Dad AU (Lockdown finds Sari’s protoform and adopts her)

TFA Wreck Gar x Ratchet AU

TFA Elita One never becomes Blackarachnia and forgives OP and Sentinel AU

Venom AU

Doom Slayer in Transformers AU

Grandpa Doom Slayer AU

Deltarune AU’s

Swap/Reverse AU

Overlord (manga, light novel, anime) AU’s

Momonga has a boyfriend AU

In the Transformers AU

Hollow Knight AU’s

Grimmchild Time Travel AU

The Knight/Ghost gets adopted by everyone AU

She Ra AU’s

Shattered Glass/ Evil She Ra AU

I think these are it but I might update this later if I remember something.

#AU list

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More Than Meets the Eye #28- I Sure Hope Y’all Like Megatron

“Dark Cybertron” is finally over! Woohoo!

Who’s ready for a return to hijinks and mild peril?

I know this guy is!

Hold on a second-

We start our foray into Season 2 of MTMTE with a little meta-humor-

-and then it’s right into the swing of things, as Brainstorm uses the thin, fragile wine glass of faction-based morality to hold his personal need to make instruments of violence. Nautica disapproves, but then why wouldn’t she? She’s not been steeped in the militant ideologies of the Autobots for millions of years.

It’s six months after the convoluted events of “Dark Cybertron”, and our beloved ship, the Lost Light, is back on track for the Knight Quest. Nautica’s joined the crew, which is neat, but there are far more interesting things going on.

Like Rung actually doing his fucking job for once.

Wow, look at that little creamsicle man go.

It would seem that in the last half-year (by Earth standards) Megatron’s somehow gotten himself into the esteemed position of Captain of the Lost Light. This likely means that Rodimus has been defeated in battle, or perhaps fucked off on yet another space yacht to run away from his responsibilities. I suppose the narrative will have to fill us in on just what exactly happened.

Or, at least, I hope it does. Wouldn’t be a terribly good story if I had to guess on how exactly this dude’s in charge of a whole-ass Autobot crew.

Yes, yes, I know he switched sides, but goddammit, it takes a little more than saying sorry and changing your wardrobe to excuse the murder of half of NYC.

I mean, we can do both. Both is an option. I’ll break out The Communist Manifesto right now, let’s fuckin’ gooooooooo-

Six months prior to Megatron’s therapy appointment, Rodimus is ready to high-tail it off of Cybertron yet again. This is because, as established in previous posts, Cybertron kinda sucks butt. He bursts into the meeting Optimus Prime called- even though he’s really not leader of anything anymore, Starscream is- bids everyone farewell, and is about to run back out of the room when he’s stopped.

Turns out that the populace of Cybertron want Megatron to stand trial. That makes sense, given what all he’s done. Of course, the Autobot pals we’ve got in the room want to skip due process and go straight to the part where Megatron pays through the nose for the last four million years.

Which doesn’t feel terribly heroic or good guy-ish, but I think by this point you’ve probably caught on to the fact that everyone in IDW Transformers is morally gray at BEST.

Because Megatron’s had a rough time the last few years, in relation to his bodily integrity, spark extraction- that thing that High Command lied about in relation to Overlord- isn’t an option. It would just kill him dead.

Uh, excuse me? Optimus Prime, sir? Monsieur Premier?

Guess Optimus hasn’t been keeping up with exRiD.

Anyway, yeah, since Tyrest fucked off in “The Sound of Breaking Glass” and also tried to commit a genocide, we’re gonna need someone to cast judgement.

Course, a military trial isn’t exactly ideal, but as long as it’s open to the public, it should be fine.

Probably.

Anyway, Prowl’s also going to help. Ultra Magnus has been assigned the task of representing Megatron in court, a job which he’s positively delighted to have, if his face is any indication.

The gang breaks for lunch, and Rodimus and Optimus touch base on how the Knight Quest is going.

Because Rodimus’ half of the Matrix had the map for finding the Knights of Cybertron in it, they’re gonna have to go with Plan B.

Oh fuck yes, I love Plan B!

Unfortunately, finding the ideal romantic partner for all Cybertronians is going to have to wait until after the trial, because Optimus really wants Rodimus here for this. Though perhaps there’s a way to make things move a little faster…

Back in the present, Megatron’s had just about enough of Rung being a psychiatry joke, and is about to walk out of his appointment. Ravage is here, which is neat. Rung asks Megatron about the three most important people in his life, and how he met them. One of these people is, funnily enough, Rung.

Rung, if you’ll recall, was thrown into Megatron and Impactor’s table at Maccadams waaaaaay back in The Transformers #22, the first issue of the IDW run that Roberts wrote solo. It would seem that getting arrested and subjected to police brutality ruined his once-idealistic worldview. This is just a lightning-round recap of the events of the “Chaos Theory” storyline.

Being reminded of how hard he got dunked on makes Rung break out his copy of Megatron’s autobiography, Towards Peace. Of course, Megatron has to be “that guy”, and makes it out to be far more than it actually is. My dude, you used your writing to tell all your proto-Decepticon buddies to go beat up Whirl in prison. Let’s not make things sound more grandiose than they are.

Anyway, it turns out that Rung is actually just as much a nerd as he looks, as he reveals that he’s in possession of one of the only few copies of the original version of Towards Peace. And then he takes off his glasses and the fans go bonkers, even though he’s just got that Milne Same-Face going on, just like everyone else.

There you are, you animals.

Rung discusses Revisionism, I’m reminded that the first publication of Eugenesis had a dedication to Roberts’ son of all people, and we get the question of who Terminus is to Megatron.

But alas! The X-ray vision’s been turned on, and it’s time to see… nude robots? An in-depth anatomy lesson?

Robots are confusing sometimes. Anyways, major props to Milne for drawing all that detail. Dude does the technical stuff with a ferocity that must be awe-inspiring to behold.

Megatron’s decided that it’s time for lunch, and then he’s going to do captain stuff.

Because he’s captain of the Lost Light.

I’m convinced Rodimus is dead. That’s the only way this is happening.

Six months ago, Swerve was being awful Swerve-like, with his new buddy Crosscut- guess he finally learned the guy’s name- and Riptide, who we’ll get to a little later on. These three wonderful lads are holding a sort of “crew try-outs”, and it looks like the requirements needed for entry on Megatron’s Lost Light are stiff.

Still, maybe our new friend Nautica will make the cut.

Oh, you are simply delightful!

Despite Nautica having interest in nearly every topic in the universe, on top of having impeccable taste in booze, she just misses the cut. It’s at this point that Nightbeat bursts into the room to stop this farce from going any further. The fact that nobody mentioned anything prior to this is surprising, given that portmanteaus don’t really seem the type of thing Ultra Magnus would approve of.

Back six months ago, we see what Optimus Prime’s super great idea was to expedite the judicial process- Chromedome. It’s always Chromedome. He’s gonna do that thing he promised his late husband he’d stop doing. I suppose it’s a good thing- for Rewind, anyway- that Megatron is wholly against the idea of having his memories torn out of his head. Guess we’re gonna have to do the trial the normal, non brain-pokey way.

Optimus leaves the cell, because I suppose he’s remembered that there’s a conflict of interests here, but Rodimus stays behind to let Megatron know he deserves everything that’s coming his way.

Then Megatron breaks out the puzzle-box from Hellraiser.

In the present, Chromedome isn’t so much spiraling in his depression as he is circling the drain. Nightbeat doesn’t give a shit about that though- he’s more concerned with the fact that one of the numbers on the door to Chromedome’s room is missing. But I’m sure it’s fine.

It’s fiiiiiiiiiiine.

While Nightbeat’s busy being insensitive to his fellow man’s distress, Megatron’s arrived to his room to find his door’s been vandalized by a bunch of idiots who must have just discovered what a thesaurus is. Then he gets shot in the fucking hand with an arrow.

As you do.

Whirl’s gotten ahold of a bow, and he fully intends to use it for Megatron-directed violence. And also his fists. His very pointy fists. He punches Megatron through the fucking floor into the fuel furnace, and they fall what’s probably a good 200 feet to the ground below. Whirl yells about evening the score between the two of them, and then knees Megatron in the dick.

Turns out, Megatron remembers Whirl even better than originally thought, having gone so far as to order his forces to not kill Whirl, because, in a way, he was grateful for the lesson he learned back before the war in Rodion.

Oh man, I hope Rung’s somehow listening in on this. Like, eavesdropping is obviously bad medicine, but we’ve already established that he sucks as a professional, and he needs what few advantages he can get.

Whirl, enraged by the implication that he’s been fighting fixed battles for the last four million years, punches Megatron in the gut… and his arm gets swallowed up by an errant portal leftover from all of Shockwave’s tampering. Since you can’t really fight with only one arm, Megatron wanders off to do captainy things.

Walking back the timeline slightly, we revisit Megatron leaving Rung’s office, and the idea of personal revisionism, the conversation becoming parallel with the strange happenings going on within the ship, as Rewind’s final message is altered so as not to end with “I love you” but instead a blood-curdling scream. Chromedome is, understandably, upset by this turn of events.

Over with Whirl, it’s revealed that the little fight we saw was intentionally set up. For what purpose, or by whom, is left a mystery.

Please see a doctor.

One last flashback to the trial, as Prowl lists off everything that’s standing in the way of our Sympathetic Megatron Redemption Arc.

Good fuckin’ luck, James.

Back in the present, Megatron’s slapped a bandaid on the hole in his torso, as he checks to see what’s happening on the bridge. It would appear there’s a coffin floating around in space.

Pretty fucked up.

#transformers #jro #MTMTE #world shut your mouth #issue 28 #maccadam #Hannzreads #text post #long post #overthinking about robots #comic script writing

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kifu · 3 years ago

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I'm about a third of the way through Transformers MTMTE and RiD, right before the Dark Cybertron arc.

I have thoughts now. I know they're vastly different than pre-MTMTE. Kinda want to see if they change again. This writing is brilliant, however. Right up my alley. I love this so much more than I could love my X-Men, and the X-Men got me through a lot.

Chromedome: the best. A sad, lovable not-so-squish that sometimes tries really hard and other times succumbs to self-indulgences. I've apparently had a thing for emotionally struggling queers lately, and CD is RIGHT up there at the tippy top. He also scares me, because I just feel like he's not gonna stick around for that much longer.

Rodimus: he pisses me right the fuck off. Self-absorbed despite what he tells himself. He's killed a LOT of bots off second hand and even though he's told Magnus he's going to make it up to his crew, I've yet to see him actually make a change. His recklessness is not cute.

Drift: such cute. How can one so covered in the proverbial lifeblood of others be so damn innocent? Tries too hard with next to no acknowledgement. Was pissed at Rodimus for making Drift take the blame for Overlord, but then I switched to pissed at Rodimus for LETTING Drift take the blame. CD gives me squishy protection feels, but Drift is a whole different ballgame of feels. I miss him in the story.

Ultra Magnus: totally didn't expect to not hate him. That's a surprise. Still, dude needs to get a grip.

Swerve: this guy reminds me of the depressed kids that cover it up with extra humor and no one knows that it's depression until it kills them. He must have a real friend and be protected at all costs.

Whirl: this maniac certain gives the place some spice, that is for sure. He's very much starting to grow on me.

Cyclonus: tough guy with a cracking shell (thanks to Tailgate). Perfect. Let them be gay.

Tailgate: also tries too hard. He may be a liar, but he's so damn earnest.

Skids: honestly super confusing. I generally like him, but I swear he's a different personality every time he gets a little bit of writing attention. Sure, even he doesn't know what's going on in his head, but still.

Brainstorm: I need more. I know there's more of Brainstorm out there and I just haven't gotten there yet. But his banter is just top notch. Kinda wondering who lets him go unattended.

Rung: how on earth he accidentally becomes the center of everything, I don't know, but it's a wonderful trend. I'd like to keep that from ending.

Prowl: I fucking hate him. The most. I'm sure a lot of this is due to CD putting him in an awful light and what's his face (I'll probably remember his name after posting this) taking Prowl for a fucking joyride there for a long time, but I still hate him. He could be a supercomputer and not be a totalitarian piece of shit.

Arcee: despite letting Prowl kinda take her wheel, she's actually been a joyful homicidal addition. Did not enjoy her when her sole purpose was to kill Jhiaxus, but now that that's secondary? Much better.

Bumblebee: piece of shit. Absolute hypocrite. Hate him. Getting progressively more pissed that he's basically the poster child for TF.

Orion Pax/Optimus: really couldn't care less for him.

Wheeljack: I had minimal feelings toward him until not-Prowl shot him through the spark. But, like, he was kind of the only thing holding Prowl back from coaxing Bee into a massive power trip.

Blurr: fantastic character. I love that he has the steel to tell Prowl and Bee to fuck off, but enough empathy to still try and help his friends because it's ACTUALLY the right thing to do. Need more Blurr.

Megatron: while I love the idea behind the decepticons and would totally align myself with that idea initially, Megatron is truly too much. I hate egomaniacs.

Shockwave: now THIS character - while confusing as fuck because his storyline is not the same as anyone else - is also TERRIFYING as fuck. The fuck yo feelings vibe, probably because all of his have been stripped away from him by force, is a perfect deadly edge that just make his interactions great. He's great. Though I will admit that I wish as time went on, he strayed away from Jhiaxus instead of deferring back to him millions of years later.

Soundwave: holy shit is he a mess. Just - a disaster child. Also, fandlore made him out to be way more dangerous than he typically exhibits, but maybe I'm not far enough along to realize how bad he can be? Because all I see is someone poorly scheming from the background and barely managing to keep his composure. Like, I could have SO MUCH FUN with him with fanfic, and I love reading Soundwave fics, but seriously, canonically from start to where he's at now, he's just a fucking mess. Truly think he only got as far as he is now because Ravage, Laserbeak, and Buzzsaw took pity on him and because Soundwave was the one that planted Megatron's grandeur idea in his brain module and then Soundwave for some reason failed to think about defecting. Soundwave's logic is not sound. But also, my introduction to him was through Prime, and that rendition was top notch. It's just idw RiD that he's class A disaster.

Starscream: tuly couldn't care much less for him, either. His snark is good, but his traitorous yet plothole-ridden schemes fall short of exciting.

#that's all i care to comment on #which is a lot of characters anyway #i skipped over Ratchet on purpose because i still don't know if i even have opinions about him exactly #i want knockout because he's still one of my favorites #hard to compare CD and Drift to KO when KO doesn't show up for another couple story arcs #but this is just a self indulgent rant about transformers because i have problems keeping things in my head

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