#Puss II

[wolfasketch]

Friend of Papa's

Summary: Puss's time has come and it seems Muerte is going to make a tiny friend

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The full moon hung high in the sky as laughter came from a small house that was surrounded by an endless desert,a fence squared around this house and the few crops that grew near the house.

“Kids, Perrito,” A female, blue-eyed, black tuxedo cat with a white chest, whiskers, muzzle, tail-tip, eyebrows and paws wearing a brown belt dark brown heeled boots called as she walked across a table to put a book on one of the higher shelves, “keep the volume down. Puss is sleeping.” She informed.

“Sorry, Kitty!” A male chihuahua, Perriot, with brown, white and black fur and blue eyes wearing a white and blue sweater called as he looked up at the black and white cat, Kitty, a male white kitten with black splotches and blue/green eyes giggling as he held onto the dog's head. Kitty shook her head and laughed as she jumped off the table, her boots clicking as she landed on her feet. “Just keep it down.” She pleaded softly.

“Kitty, amor!” A tired, raspy voice called, making the black and white cat’s blue eyes widen as she looked over her shoulder. “Leave them be!” A male orange tabby cat with green eyes said, his face sunken in and tired, his fur disheveled. “They are having fun!” He added as he wobbled up next to Kitty. “Puss-!”

“Papá!” A female black kit with eyes as green as Puss’s cheered before running away from the pile of black, orange and white. “Whoa, whoa, whoa!” Kitty exclaimed with worry as the black kit jumped at Puss. “Easy, mi princesa!” Puss chuckled as he shifted so he was holding the kit on his right hip. “Sorry, Papá.” The black kit apologized. “Esta bien, Sombra.” Puss said, nuzzling her head as the kit, Sombra, rubbed her head against his.

Kitty smiled softly at her husband and daughter as Puss kissed Sombra’s head before he set her down and let the black kit run back towards the tumbling pile of kits and Perrito. “Puss, you should be resting.” She advised, setting her left hand on his right shoulder, resting her right hand on his lower right arm. “I’m done resting, mi amor.” Puss said, resting his left hand on her’s, which was still on his shoulder. “I want to spend time with my family with the time I have left.” He added, smiling towards his children and canine friend.

Kitty furrowed her eyebrows and gave a concerned smile as she chuckled. “Puss, you have plenty of time left!” She argued. “With a bit of time and rest, you’ll be back-!” “I heard him today.” Puss interrupted, not taking his eyes off the kits. “He’s in the distance, but he's coming.” He added, Kitty giving him a look of pain and horror. “If I continue to rest,” he started again, coughing, “I will have wasted this life.”

Puss frowned and gave Kitty a sorrowful look when the female cat sputtered over her words. “H-How do we know for sure he’s coming for you?!” She asked. “He did chase you for, what, months?!” Kitty asked as Puss turned to face her. “Mi amor…” He started softly, gently running the back of his right hand against her cheek. Kitty let out a soft, pitiful sigh as she grabbed onto his wrist and hand, keeping it on her cheek. “The time has come.” He said.

Kitty pressed her lips together and furrowed her eyebrows together before letting out a soft sob, Puss pressing his forehead against her’s. “Mi amor,” Puss croaked. “Mi vida.” Kitty whispered back. The pair stood there before they turned and looked back towards the pile when one of the kits squealed. “Niños!” Puss cheered as he walked towards the chihuahua and kits, Kitty hesitating to let go of his arm. “Papá!” A male white and orange tabby kit with blue eyes cheered as he and a male calico kit with green eyes jumped at their father, making the sickly cat laugh as he fell onto his rear, the other two kits and Perrito rushing over.

Kitty watched with a sad smile and gave a half-hearted laugh as she wiped her tears away. ‘Please…Let him be wrong…’ Kitty prayed.

3 Days Later

“Alright, kids!” Kitty laughed as she set Sombra and the white and black kit down in a basket bed, the ginger and white kit and calico kit climbed into the bed. “Cálmate, cálmate. Time to sleep.” She said softly as Sombra slid out of her arms and landed in the bed. “Can you stay with us for a while, Mamá?” The white and black kit asked, clinging to his mother. “What?” Kitty asked, chuckling. “Why, Egg?” She asked, raising an eyebrow.

The white and black kit, Egg, only responded with a soft grunt as he hid his face in her chest. Kitty frowned down at her six-fingered son before she looked towards the bedroom door, worried for her husband who was sleeping in a room down the hall. “Alright.” Kitty sighed, kicking her boots off. “Just until you all fall asleep.” She said, still holding Egg as she climbed into the basket.

“I don't need cuddles!” The ginger and white kit said proudly as he crossed his arms. “Alright, PJ.” Kitty chuckled as she laid down on her side, Egg curling up against his mother’s belly while the calico kit settled between his mother’s arms and Sombra flopped over Kitty’s side. “Goodnight, Mamá.” The calico yawned. “Goodnight, Koi.” Kitty purred as she watched her litter fall asleep around her.

A Few Hours Later

By time the crescent moon was high in the sky, Kitty had fallen asleep with her kits, Koi sleeping under her chin in her arms, Egg curled up in a ball against Kitty’s stomach, Sombra curled up on her side and PJ laying in the crease of his mother’s animalistic legs, the upper half of his body laying over his mother’s thigh, while Perrito slept in a dog bed next to the fireplace and Puss slept in his and Kitty’s shared room.

“Huh?” Puss croaked out as a low, menacing, yet somewhat comforting, whistle rang out through the night air. The sickly tabby took in a deep, raspy breath and coughed before he settled again, a soft smile on his face. “Took you long enough, Muerte…” Puss wheezed, looking towards his bedroom window as the moonlight was blocked out.

Standing at the window was a large, silvery-white, bipedal wolf with a gray mask-like-marking on his face, sharp teeth, and bright red eyes wearing a black riding cloak with a built-in hood, and brown trousers under the cloak with a pair of razor-sharp sickles on each hip.

“Yeah, yeah.” The wolf huffed as he lumber towards the average-sized bed, which was ten times too big for Puss. “Be grateful.” He said as he sat down on the bed. “I was supposed to come get you three days ago.” He added, removing the sickles from his sides. “Hehehe…I figured when I first heard your whistle.” Puss chuckled weakly, closing his eyes.

The two sat in silence, the only sound being Puss’s ragged breaths, while the wolf’s red gaze was locked on the horizon outside the window. “Muerte…” Puss wheezed out, making the wolf. Muerte, look over at him out of the corner of his eye. “I have but one request of you…before I go.” He said, coughing. “What? Want me to give your little gatitos extra lives?” Muerte asked, a smirk on his face.

Puss let out a weak chuckle and shook his head. “No, no…” He said. “No…” He sighed before opening his eyes and looking over at the cloaked wolf. “I want you to treat my children differently than you treated me.” He said. “What? Was the chase no fun, Gato?” Muerte asked, raising an eyebrow. Puss just chuckled and shook his head. “Muerte,” he started in all seriousness, “I want you to visit my children when they lose their first lives.” He requested.

Muerte’s eyes widened and he looked at the sickly cat with a shocked expression. “You were right…” Puss started again as the wolf tried to think of something to say. “Through all of my ventures, I never knew you were there…watching.” Puss continued. “Or, maybe I did, but ignored you.” He corrected, shrugging. “I do not want that life for my sons and daughter.” He said, looking up at Muerte again. “I want them to cherish every life they have like it will be the last. Strike the fear of Death into them.” He finished, looking up at Muerte again.

The wolf stared down at the orange tabby before he chuckled. “Looks like you took my warning to heart.” He observed. “Warning?” Puss questioned, raising an eyebrow. “Yeah. You didn’t think me telling you to live your life well was me being nice, did you?” Muerte asked, making Puss chuckle. “I suppose it could be taken either way.” He sighed, smiling up at the ceiling, before the two fell into silence again, the wolf looking out the window again.

“I will do as you request.” Muerte finally agreed, not looking down at the tom. Puss smiled and let out a soft sigh. “Thank you…Muerte…” Puss breathed out as his eyes slowly started to close. The cloaked wolf looked down at Puss and watched the orange tabby’s breathing slowed before he started whistling his eerie melody as he stood up and pulled his hood onto his head, putting his sickles back onto his sides. “Hasta luego, Puss in Boots.” Muerte nodded before heading towards the bedroom door.

“Who are you?”

Muerte stopped in his tracks and his eyes widened when he saw Sombra standing in the hallway, a few feet away from the bedroom door. “Uhh…” Muerte uttered out, unsure what to respond with. “Why are you in Mamá and Papá’s room?” Sombra asked, seeming to not realize the wolf didn't answer her first question. The wolf let you a soft chuckle and smiled down at the small kit. "Just saying goodnight to your Papá." Muerte answered. "Oh…Can I tell Papá goodnight?" Sombra asked, smiling up at the wolf.

The wolf's smile fell and he glanced over his shoulder at the open door. "Actually," he started, grabbing his left sickle off his side and using it as a hook to pull the door close, "Papá is already resting.” He said, looking down at the kit out of the corner of his eye.

“Oh.” Sombra said, looking down at the ground as her ears flatten. “Well then,” the wolf started, Sombra’s ears perking back up as he scooped her up in his right hand, “I think that means we should get you back to bed.” He said, holding the kit close to his chest, his left hand held up behind her. “I’m not tired!” Sombra argued, crossing her legs. “Yeah, yeah. That’s what the little ones say.” Muerte huffed as he started down the hall.

`Sombra tilted her head and blinked up at the wolf before she raised both her hands up and grabbed onto the right side his muzzle, earning a soft snarl from Muerte as he curled the right side of his lip up, revealing his razor-sharp fangs. “Wow!” Sombra exclaimed, a wide smile on her face. “Your teeth are huge!” She pointed out as Muerte pulled his muzzle away, licking his lips. “All the better to catch my prey with.” He growled, smirking as Sombra giggled.

“So, which little one are you, gatita? Egg? Koi?” Muerte asked, making the black kit giggle more. “No! I’m Sombra!” She introduced. “Ah, the little shadow.” Muerte hummed, nodding, making Sombra giggle again.

Not long after, Muerte reached the kitten’s bedroom, her mother and brothers still sleeping. “Alright, gatita,” the wolf started as Sombra yawned, “this is where we part.” He said as he laid Sombra down next to Egg, who immediately cuddled up next to his sister. “Goodnight, Mr. Wolf… Sombra yawned, closing her eyes as she curled up into a ball. “Buenas noches, Sombra.” Muerte nodded, standing up.

The wolf stood there and looked the sleeping family over before he started whistling again, pulling his hood over his head as he turned and started walking away. Not long after the wolf disappeared, the ringing of the whistle hung in the air as Kitty gasped and sat her head up quickly.

“Puss!”

2 Weeks Later

As the days passed, Kitty felt a mix of relief and sorrow that after Puss’s passing, her kits were able to continue playing and being rambunctious. “Oh, Puss…” Kitty sighed as she watched her sons roll around in the front yard, the female cat standing in a chair with her arms crossed over the porch railing.

Suddenly, Kitty’s eyes widened, her pupils becoming slits, and her fur started to prickle and fluff out as a familiar melody whistled through the air behind her, the front door of the house slowly creaking open further. “Sombra!” Kitty breathed out in fear before she jumped off the chair and ran into the house.

Kitty grunted as she threw the door open, grabbing onto the doorframe with her right hand. A gasp escaped her when she saw Sombra sitting in the middle of the living room floor, scribbling on a piece of paper, whistling the spine-chilling melody.

“S-Sombra…” Kitty called softly, making her daughter look over at her. “Where did you learn that?” She asked. “From Papá’s friend! He came to say goodnight the day Papá fell asleep.” Sombra explained. Kitty suddenly felt her heart leap into her throat as it started beating faster, her fur fluffing out more. “Mamá?” Sombra questioned, ears flattening.

The sound of her daughter’s confused and scared voice made Kitty lunge forward and wrap her arms around Sombra as she fell to her knees. “Never ever whistle that tune again! Do you understand, pequeña?” Kitty ordered. Sombra sat there for a moment, frozen in confusion, before she hesitantly grabbed onto her mother’s fur, hiding her face in Kitty’s chest. “Yes, Mamá…” Sombra agreed, her voice muffled.

Kitty let out a shaking breath and rested her cheek on top of Sombra’s head as she tightened her grip around her and looked down at the paper Sombra had been coloring on. Scribbled onto the sheet was a black figure with red, scribbley dots as eyes. Kitty furrowed her eyebrows together before she looked away and nuzzled her nose into the top of her kit’s head.

That Night

After putting Perrito and her kits to bed, Kitty walked out onto the front porch and climbed up into the chair again, holding onto the railing. “Muerte…” Kitty started with a growl. “I know you can hear me, so listen carefully…” She looked up at the night sky. “¡Aléjate de mis gatitos!” She yelled.

Oblivious to her, up on the top of one of the desert mountains, was a dark silhouette, his cloak and tail blowing in the breeze as the moonlight reflected off his sickles.

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Translations:

Perrito - Puppy

Amor - Love

Mi Princesa - My Princess

Esta bien - It’s fine

Sombra - Shadow

Mi Vida - My Life

Niños - Children

Cálmate - Calm Down

Muerte - Death

Gatitos - Kittens

Hasta Luego - Bye

Gatita - Kitten

Buenas Noches - Goodnight

Pequeña - Little

¡Aléjate de mis gatitos! - Stay the hell away from my kittens!

[one-of-the-shrimp]

- makes weird noises

- appears in front of people about to die

- nobody else can see them

close enough, welcome back death

[fyeaheddiemunson]

I don't care if there were witnesses, or the amount of evidence there is against him...he is innocent.

[starrysharks]

holay molay funny cat movie !! (< he is about to watch the best movie of his life)

[alexkglarts]

My favourite Dreamworks villains

[very-uncorrect]

It's 1am

[chickpeamcb]

fast forward a few years

[valenttusprite]

PAINTY IN BOOTS-

[burningexeter]

Me and a good friend discussed this in detail since we're both surprisingly more passionate on the topic than expected....

We're looking to start up our own production company, we're looking to make things that are weird, distinct and out-of-the-box but at the same time are of actual quality and aren't just weird for the sake of weird.

Why am I bringing this up - it's because we've decided on ten pieces of media that serve as the main influence for the level of quality we want our work to be on the same level of.

We're not looking to make high art but we do care about quality is our motto.

[soggy-waffled-person]

Ok,

So I know I’ve been dead awhile and switched hyperfixations a couple times meanwhile (don’t expect same content as before), but

WHY DOES THE CRICKET FROM PUSS IN BOOTS SOUND LIKE FAN FROM INANIMATE INSANITY

ISTG IM SHITTING TEARS

[wolfasketch]

Shadow of Puss Cast

Sombra --- Zoe Saldaña Death --- Wagner Moura Kitty Softpaws --- Salma Hayek Perrito --- Harvey Gullen Puss II --- Diego Luna Koi --- Wilmer Valferrama Egg --- Anthony Gonzalez Little Red --- Dove Cameron Gran Mamá --- María Cecilia Botero

Summary: When a legend dies, a legacy is left behind. And being a legacy is a hard shadow to fill. So, with new foes arising and secrets being told, will Sombra, the youngest and only daughter of the late Puss in Boots, be able to live up to her father's legacy as a race to reclaim the Book of Lives begins? Or, will she lose all her lives trying?

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Not sure if I'll actually write anything for this little story I've come up with, but drawing this was fun!

[globalcat]

Feline Fandom- 10 Of The Most Famous Cats in Culture and Online

Cats, with their erratic personalities and undeniable charm, have carved out their own niche in the realms of pop culture and real life. From the silent flickers of early cinema to the dynamic streams of the internet, these feline personas have captured our imaginations and hearts. This blog post shine a spotlight on the most iconic and famous cats from fiction and reality, showcasing their…

[ripdragonbeans]

Not Him, I Swear // Modern!Aegon II x Reader // Pt. 4

Summary: You meet with Aegon after your date. Feelings and truths are revealed.

CW: afab reader, profanity, eventual smut, oh Aegon has feelings??????

Dreams of Shrek and Aegon danced in your head that night. Donkey frolicked through flowers and Puss in Boots was on his back. You held Aegon’s hand as you followed Donkey, wanting to see what kind of mischief he was going to get into. The dream was sweet and fun until it morphed into something else.

Aegon was laughing at you. He tugged you close to him and he tilted your face up by your chin. “I can't believe you fell for it. You think I'd actually like you?”

You shook your head. “What?”

“It's a game. Always has been. I'd never actually go out with you. You're a joke.” He laughed maniacally as he pushed you away.

The force of the push was enough to land you on your butt. You wrapped your arms around yourself and looked up at the one you thought cared for you.

“Why?” You needed an answer.

“Because it's fun.” Aegon turned around and disappeared into a mist.

Donkey and Puss in Boots had left while Aegon was laughing at you. It was just you in the field. You were alone.

Gasping for breath you sat up straight and held your chest. It wasn't real. There was no field, no Donkey and Puss in Boots, and it wasn't a game. You know it isn't. In your heart you know what you have with Aegon isn't fake but your brain seems to say otherwise.

“I don't know if I can keep this up, man,” Aegon said to Cregan.

The two guys were lounging in the living room of the frat house. There was a party the night before so trash was strewn everywhere and the stink of weed and alcohol still wafted through the air. 

“Don't tell me you actually feel bad for the chick,” Cregan said as he punched on his breakfast. “She's just another girl, nothing new. This isn't like you.”

“Maybe I am actually starting to fall for her.”

“If you wanna give up, fine. That means I win the bet.”

Aegon cursed under his breath. On one hand, he wanted to give up the bet, to truly try to be with you. But on the other hand, his pride wouldn't let him throw away the bet.

A smirk appeared on Cregan’s face. “You’re not gonna give up on the bet, are you?”

“No,” Aegon said through clenched teeth.

“Good luck. You have three days left.”

“It was weird, Hel.” You were telling Helaena all about your dream. “It was fun at first but then it got dark real quick.”

“I mean…” Helaena trailed off. “I'm sorry but I wouldn't be surprised if your brain is correct and Aegon is just playing you.”

Your mouth dropped. “How could you say that?!”

“I don't mean to be rude, I'm just being honest, sweetie.”

“She's right,” came Jace’s voice from the hallway.

After you woke up from your strange dream turned nightmare, you made your way to the kitchen to find Helaena fixing up breakfast. It was a comfort in contrast to what your mind had just decided to make up. 

You smiled. “Hey, Jace.”

“How’d the date go?” He asked you.

A flush appeared on your cheeks. “It was the best! Shrek 2 is always fun and,” you paused for dramatic effect. “I got high!”

Jace’s brows furrowed. “And that's a good thing?”

“I tried something I've never done before! I took a leap and enjoyed it a lot.”

“Do you remember anything about the date?” Questioned Helaena.

“I remember having fun. Nothing happened except seeing the movie and getting high. Oh, the popcorn was to die for. It was so good! I wanted an Icee but Aegon said no. He took care of me last night.”

Helaena nodded her head but looked suspicious. “I just find it weird that my brother is acting like this.”

“Hel, why can't you just be happy for me?”

“Because, sweetie, I don't want you to get hurt. I've seen what Aegon can do to girls and I don't want that to happen to you. Not after what you've been through.”

Pouting, you thought about your past and Jason. You were so quick to give everything to him and yet he turned around and tossed you away as though you were nothing. The mere thought of it happening again terrified you. “I told you I'm not going to rush into this relationship and I mean it.”

Jace sighed. “Hey, remember what I said? I heard there might be a bet going on. I'd just be really cautious.”

Your heart hopped into your throat. “I refuse to believe that,” you croaked out. “I'm not some play toy.” You got up and left the kitchen to go to the guest room, sure to close the door a little louder than usual.

“Your sister and Jace are being downers so I figured I'd hit you up,” You texted Aegon.

“Sucks that they're acting like that. We're the best looking couple,” He replied.

You smiled at the text. With his history you've always wondered if you two would actually make a good looking couple. It was an insecurity of yours. Thankfully, Aegon put that to rest. Your phone buzzed.

“Wanna meet up? We can walk downtown or something.”

“Sure :)”

You put your phone down and went back into the kitchen only to find Jace and Helaena speaking in hushed voices. You stopped behind a corner to listen to them.

“I think this bet that's going on is real,” Jace said. “I overheard Cregan talking to someone else about it. Apparently they think they're gonna win.”

“Do you know what the bet is about?” Helena sounded worried.

“From what I've heard, it's that Aegon can get her in his bed by the end of two weeks.”

“Jace! That's only a few days from now! We have to stop this.”

You couldn't bear to hear the rest so you stepped out from behind the corner. “Stop what?” You feigned innocence.

Helena came up to you with sadness in her eyes. Her arms were outstretched to gather your hands in hers. “I think you need to let Aegon go, sweetie.”

You shook your head violently. “No. I'm not letting him go. This is the best I've felt since before Jason!” 

“I don't trust him. Never have. You need to protect yourself and leave him,” Jace said.

“I'm not gonna hear it.” A tear rolled down your face. “I'm actually going to meet him right now. I'll even ask him if that makes you feel better.”

“If you ask him, he's gonna lie! Please, leave him. If not for yourself then for us. Helaena and I only want what's best for you.”

You looked at both of them, conflicted between wanting to believe them or your heart. Aegon made everything better. Just being with him lifted your spirits. So, instead of saying anything, you have them one last nod for a goodbye and headed out the door.

It was slightly chilly when you stepped outside but you welcomed it all the same. Holding out your arms, you let the wind blow your troubles away. 

“Am I meeting you somewhere or are you picking me up? I kinda already left the apartment bc they were making me upset.” You sent the text.

“Oh fuck I'll pick you up! Hold on Im omw!” he replied.

Smiling to yourself, you stepped away from the front door and made your way to the nearby park. You sat on the bench and thought about all that was said. It played in a constant circulation in your head. Your heart wants one thing but your head says another. It was tiring.

Soon enough, Aegon pulled up in his car. He got out and went to sit next to you on the bench.

“How'd you find me here?” You asked him.

“When you said my sister and Jace were bothering you I figured you'd want to get away from them. Also I saw you,” he said.

You sighed. “It's just exhausting. They both say that you're playing me. Hell, even my dreams are saying that!” 

He paled a little. “And what makes them say that?” 

“Helena and Jace bring up your history a lot. That you've never treated anyone like you treat me.”

“And your head?”

“I think I'm just scared. After Jason…” you trailed off.

Aegon scooter closer to you. “Do you remember what you told me when you were high?”

You shook your head and laughed. “There's only a bit that I remember if I'm being honest.”

He took your hands in his. He didn't look up at you. “You said you loved me.”

“What?” 

“I said that I loved the date and then you said you loved me. I tried to correct you but you said no, you loved me.”

You pulled your hands away from Aegon and stood up from the bench. “Oh, my gods, I'm so sorry, Aegon!”

He stood up behind you and wrapped his arms around your waist. “It's okay,” he whispered. “Because I love you, too.”

Turning around in his arms, you have him a hard look. “Don't play with me, Aegon.”

“I'm not, I promise.”

You took a deep breath. “As long as you're not playing with me, then I'm not playing with you. I love you, Aegon.”

Your heart fluttered at his words. He loved you. Aegon Targaryen loved you.

You stood on your tip toes and placed a gently kiss on his lips. Hesitantly, Aegon kissed you back. It was complete bliss. Your hands went to cup his face while his hands unwound themselves to hold your waist. You wanted his hands to go lower. Shaking your ass a bit, you smiled into the kiss as encouragement. Instead of going lower, Aegon brought his hands up to ghost over the side of your breasts. As you moaned into the kiss, Aegon took that opportunity to slide his tongue in. It was decadent. The feel of him inside you was enough to make you grind on him a bit. You wanted more. You needed more. Breaking apart from the kiss, you lead him to his car and pressed your back against it so you were caged between Aegon and the car.

You pulled him close enough so you would whisper in his ear, “Let's take this to your place.”

This was it. The chance to win the bet. Aegon could take this moment and see it through or he could throw it away to protect you.

Aegon’s grip on your waist tightened as he took a deep breath. “Remember what we both said? That I love you and you love me? ”

“Yeah,” you said breathlessly.

“Please, don’t forget it.” He paused. “I'm telling you this because you deserve it. You deserve better than me.” 

You shook your head and gave him a joking smile. “What do you mean? You’re who I want.”

He took his hands off of you and stepped back. “No, you don’t.” He took a deep breath. “There was a bet,”

Your face fell. “No. No, no, no,” you began to say.

“Cregan bet that I couldn't get you to sleep with me in two weeks. And like the idiot I am, I took it. I just didn't expect…”

You laughed mirthlessly and took more steps away from him. You wrapped your arms around yourself and tried to control your breathing. Tears burned in the corners of your eyes. “Expect what? To catch feelings? To care? To fall in love?”

Aegon looked at you with genuine care in his eyes. “Yes. I fell in love with you hard and fast and I'm so sorry, kitten.” He reached out to you.

With tears rolling down your face, you recoiled as quickly as you could away from his touch. “Don't call me kitten. I never was, never will be.”

“Please, I'm so sorry.” Aegon looked like he was about to cry but you tossed that observation from your mind.

“And to think I actually trusted you. That I actually thought you would be better than Jason.” You looked him up and down and looked him hard in the eye. “Well, thank the gods I didn't actually fuck you then.”

Aegon flinched at your words. “Listen, I -”

You stopped him. “There is no ‘listen’. Just go back to your frat house and find someone else to fuck.” Turning on your heels, you left him.

Deep in your heart you wanted Aegon to follow you, to beg for your forgiveness even more. But he didn't. You glanced behind yourself only to find him staring at you. In one last ditch effort to make him feel like shit, you held your middle finger up in the air before walking out of his view.

After you walked the length of the park a few times, never running into Aegon, you went back to Helaena's place. Unlocking the door, warmth flooded you as soon as you stepped through the threshold; as did the tears. You couldn't stop the sobs from coming out.

Helaena came out, hearing your crying. “Sweetie, what's happened?”

“You were right,” you sniffled. “You and Jace were both right and I'm just a fucking idiot!”

Helaena engulfed you in a hug then brought you to the couch in the living area. “Let me get Jace and then we'll talk about what happened, okay?”

You gave your friend a snotty nod.

“Good.” Off she went to find Jace.

Bringing your legs up to fetal position, you let yourself fall to the side on the pillows. Slowly, as though your body couldn't handle much, you reached for a blanket to cover up.

“She's here,” you heard Helaena say to Jace. 

As their footsteps came closer, you braced yourself for the difficult discussion up ahead.

When Helaena and Jace sat themselves in front of you on the other couch you didn't say anything. Neither of them tried to speak, either. It was just silent except for your occasional sniffles. Eventually, you were able to talk.

“You were right,” you said between hiccups. Once your sobs slowed down, hiccups took their place.

Helaena and Jace simply looked at each other, waiting for you to continue.

“It was a lie. It was all a lie. The bet that you heard about, Jace? It was true.”

Jace swore. “Fucking hell.”

“Tell me what to do to him and I'll do it, I swear,” Helaena said.

“No!” You sat up straight. “I don't want either of you to do anything.”

“Give your heart a break and think with your head right now. He can't just get away with this!” Jace yelled.

You flinched. “Please don’t yell. And he’s not. He's hurting as much as I am.”

“How can you be so sure, sweetie?” Helaena reached to hold your hand but you shuffled away.

You whispered your next words. “He said he loved me.”

Jace scoffed. “I'm sorry, but I don't believe that. You can't say you love someone then drop them like that.”

“No, Jace,” Helaena cut in. “Aegon wouldn't have said anything if he didn't care.” She looked at you. “He cares for you, that much I know.”

“What do I do now?” You asked your two friends.

“We heal. We take the time we need to process everything and we heal.”

“I'll keep Aegon away until you're ready,” Jace chimed in.

“What if I want to see him now?” You argued.

“You’re way too emotional right now. We don't want you to do anything stupid.”

“What? Like falling in love with him? Don't worry, I've already done the stupid thing.”

Helaena moved to hug you and this time you let her. “You know that's not what we mean.” 

Burying your face in the neck, you let her presence comfort you. “Can I sleep here?”

“I think Jace and I would prefer you sleep in a bed.”

“No, I took your bed last night.”

“And you can sleep there again.”

You sighed in defeat; too tired to argue. Pulling away from the hug, you stretched your arms up before pulling the blanket back around you. You let Helaena and Jace help you up and move into Helaena’s room, even though their help was unnecessary. Still, it was appreciated. When you got to Helaena’s bed, you tucked yourself in. Distantly, you heard Helaena and Jace say their goodnights.

As you closed your eyes, you thought about the good times you had with Aegon and mourned the loss of never having them again.

[autumngracy]

October Movies Watchlist

Cozy Autumn Vibes

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

You've Got Mail (1998)

Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Clue (1985)

The Good Witch (1999)

Autumn in New York (2000)

Legends of the Fall (1994)

Dead Poets Society (1989)

October Sky (1999)

Big Fish (2003)

The Lake House (2006)

Rip in Time (2022)

Little Women (2019)

Knives Out (2019)

Anne of Green Gables (1985)

Cider House Rules (1999)

Remember the Titans (2000)

Nostalgic & Kid-Friendly:

The Halloween Tree (1993)

Matilda (1996)

The Iron Giant (1999)

Halloweentown (1998)

Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001)

Halloweentown High (2004)

Return to Halloweentown (2006)

James and the Giant Peach (1996)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Monsters University (2013)

Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005)

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Pagemaster (1994)

Into the Woods (2014)

Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

Don't Look Under the Bed (1999)

Spirited Away (2001)

Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017)

The Corpse Bride (2005)

A Monster in Paris (2011)

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)

Coraline (2009)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

The Karate Kid (1984)

The Last Unicorn (1982)

Jumanji (1995)

Earnest Scared Stupid (1991)

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Twitches (2005)

Twitches Two (2007)

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Little Monsters (1989)

The Witches (1990 or 2020 remake)

Labyrinth (1986)

The Gate (1987)

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)

Mom's got a Date with a Vampire (2000)

The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)

The Little Vampire (2000)

Haunted Mansion (2003)

Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)

The Dark Crystal (1982)

Beetlejuice (1988)

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)

It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

Hocus Pocus (1993)

The Addams Family (1991)

The Addams Family Values (1993)

The Addams Family (2019)

The Addams Family 2 (2021)

ET (1982)

Return to Oz (1985)

Paranorman (2012)

Monster House (2006)

Toy Story of Terror! (2013)

The Scream Team (2002)

Double, Double Toil and Trouble (1993)

The Secret of NIMH (1982)

Ghostbusters (1984)

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

Wolfwalkers (2020)

The Secret of Kells (2009)

Song of the Sea (2014)

Goosebumps (2023)

Goosebumps 2 (2018)

The Goonies (1985)

Casper (1995)

Disney's Tower of Terror (1997)

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000)

Mad Monster Party (1967)

Wendell & Wild (2022)

Under Wraps (1997)

Under Wraps (2021)

Phantom of the Megaplex (2000)

Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School (1988)

Scooby Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf (1988)

Scooby Doo on Zombie Island (1998)

Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost (1999)

Scooby Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000)

Zombies

Zombieland (2009)

Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)

Autumn (2014)

The Wailing (2016)

The Night Eats the World (2018)

The Dead Don’t Die (2019)

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)

City of the Living Dead (1980)

The Beyond (1981)

The House by the Cemetery (1981)

Rec (2007)

Rec 2 (2009)

Quarantine (2008)

Quarantine 2: The Terminal (2011)

28 Days Later (2002)

28 Weeks Later (2007)

Train to Busan (2016)

Seoul Station (2016)

Cemetery Man (1994)

World War Z (2013)

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Shawn of the Dead (2004)

Zombi (1978)

Zombi 2 (1979)

Zombi 3 (1988)

The Plague of the Zombies (1966)

Resident Evil (2002)

Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)

Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017)

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)

Vampires & Werewolves

Dracula (1931)

Dracula's Daughter (1936)

Horror of Dracula (1958)

The Brides of Dracula (1960)

Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966)

The Empire of Dracula (1967)

Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968)

Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)

Count Dracula (1970)

Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)

The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973)

Scars of Dracula (1970)

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

Van Helsing (2004)

Last Voyage of The Demeter (2023)

Renfield (2023)

Vampyr (1932)

Mark of the Vampire (1935)

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

The Vourdalak (2023)

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

Interview With the Vampire (1994)

Queen of the Damned (2002)

Dark Shadows (2012)

Abigail (2024)

Blade (1998)

Blade II (2002)

Blade: Trinity (2004)

Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)

Fright Night (1985 or the 2011 remake)

The Last Man on Earth (1964)

I am Legend (2007)

Daybreakers (2009)

The Lost Boys (1987)

Salem's Lot (1979)

30 Days of Night (2007)

Underworld (2003)

Underworld: Evolution (2006)

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

Underworld: Awakening (2012)

Underworld: Blood Wars (2016)

The Howling (1981)

Ginger Snaps (2000)

Werewolf of London (1935)

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Silver Bullet (1985)

The Company of Wolves (1984)

Howl (2015)

Moon of the Wolf (1972)

Dog Soldiers (2002)

The Wolfman (1941)

The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)

The Wolfman (2010)

Slashers

Psycho (1960)

Candyman (1992 or 2021 remake)

Pearl (2022)

X (2022)

Child's Play (1988)

Child's Play 2 (1990)

Child's Play 3 (1991)

Bride of Chucky (1998)

Seed of Chucky (2004)

Curse of Chucky (2013)

Cult of Chucky (2017)

Scream (1996)

Scream (2022)

Happy Death Day (2017)

Happy Death Day 2U (2019)

Friday the 13th (1980)

Friday the 13th Part II (1981)

Friday the 13th Part III (1982)

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

Jason X (2002)

Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

Friday the 13th (2009)

Children of the Corn (1987)

Halloween (1978)

Halloween II (1981)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1986)

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

Halloween Resurrection (2002)

Halloween (2007)

Halloween II (2009)

Halloween (2018)

Halloween Kills (2021)

Halloween Ends (2022)

Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

Black Pumpkin (2020)

Hauntedween (1991)

Dark Harvest (2023)

Monsters

The Invisible Man (1933)

The Mummy (1932)

The Mummy (1959)

The Mummy (1999)

Frankenstein (1931)

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Son of Frankenstein (1939)

The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954)

The Monster Club (1981)

The Monster Squad (1987)

Hellboy (2004)

Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

Hellboy (2019)

The Gorgon (1964)

Gremlins (1984)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Pumpkinhead (1988)

Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1994)

Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes (2006)

Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud (2007)

Cloverfield (2008)

Jurassic Park (1993)

Jeepers Creepers (2001)

Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003)

Jeepers Creepers 3 (2017)

Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022)

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973 or 2010 remake)

Tremors (1990)

Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001)

The Mist (2007)

The Descent (2005)

The Descent Part 2 (2009)

Bird Box (2018)

Aliens

The War of the Worlds (1953)

War of the Worlds (2005)

Annihilation (2018)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Slither (2006)

Forbidden Planet (1956)

Signs (2002)

Mars Attacks (1996)

Evolution (2001)

Color Out of Space (2019)

Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

Paul (2011)

A Quiet Place (2018)

A Quiet Place: Part 2 (2020)

The Faculty (1998)

Prey (2022)

Predator (1987)

Predator 2 (1990)

Alien vs. Predator (2004)

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)

The Predator (2018)

Predators (2010)

Alien (1979)

Aliens (1986)

Alien 3 (1992)

Alien: Resurrection (1997)

Prometheus (2012)

Alien: Covenant (2017)

Alien: Romulus (2024)

Nope (2022)

Apollo 18 (2011)

Dreamcatcher (2003)

The Thing From Another World (1951)

The Thing (1982 or 2011 remake)

Evil & Hauntings

Annabelle (2014)

Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

Sleepy Hollow (1999)

The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

Ghost (1990)

Ghostwatch (1992)

The Uninvited (1944)

Hellraiser (1987)

Spawn (1997)

WNUF Halloween Special (2013)

The Lady in White (1988)

The Deep House (2021)

Ready or Not (2019)

The Woman in Black (2012)

The Woman in Black: Angel of Death (2014)

The Haunting (1963)

Ouija (2014)

Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

The Others (2001)

La Llarona (1960)

Gothika (2003)

Poltergeist (1982)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)

Poltergeist (2015)

The Shining (1980)

Doctor Sleep (2019)

The Brothers Grimm (2005)

The Conjuring (2013)

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

The Conjuring 2 (2016)

The Exorcist (1973)

Constantine (2005)

The Frighteners (1996)

1408 (2007)

Mama (2013)

Crimson Peak (2015)

The Grudge (2004 or the 2020 remake—OR, Ju-on, the og Japanese 2002 version)

The Sixth Sense (1999)

The Devil's Backbone (2001)

The Evil Dead (1981)

The Evil Dead 2 (1997)

Army of Darkness (1992)

The Evil Dead (2013)

The Evil Dead Rise (2023)

Skinamarink (2022)

Kill Baby Kill (1966)

Burnt Offerings (1973)

The Tomb of Ligeia (1964)

As Above, So Below (2014)

A Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

Shutter (2008)

The Mist (2008)

Pulse (2001)

The Eye (2008)

Ringu (1998)

The Ring (2002)

The Ring Two (2005)

Sinister (2012)

Insidious (2010)

Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)

Insidious: The Last Key (2018)

Insidious: The Red Door (2023)

Grave Encounters (2011)

Grave Encounters 2 (2012)

Paranormal Activity (2007)

Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)

Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015)

Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021)

Aterrados (In English: Terrified) (2018)

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)

High Spirits (1988)

Veronica (2017)

The Omen (1976)

The Omen 2 (1978)

The Omen (2006)

The First Omen (2024)

Thirteen Ghosts (2001)

The Babadook (2014)

Phantasm (1979)

Phantasm II (1988)

Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994)

Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998)

Phantasm V: RaVager (2016)

Devil Dog (1978)

Jennifer's Body (2009)

Lights Out (2016)

Kwaidon (1964)

Ghost Ship (2002)

House on Haunted Hill (1959)

The Devil Rides Out (1968)

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)

Witches & Magic

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

Practical Magic (1998)

The Witch (2015)

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)

Blair Witch (2016)

The Wicker Man (1973)

The Wicker Man (2006)

The City of the Dead (1960)

Bell Book and Candle (1958)

The Witches (1990 or 2020 remake)

Black Sunday (1960)

El Espejo de la Bruja (In English: The Witch's Mirror) (1960)

I Married a Witch (1942)

The Craft (1996)

Apostle (2018)

The Love Witch (2016)

Burn Witch Burn (1962)

Horror

Creepshow (1982)

Creepshow 2 (1987)

November (2017)

The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

Trick r Treat (2007)

Bad Candy (2020)

The Barn (2016)

The Barn: Part II (2022)

Tales of Halloween (2015)

Willy's Wonderland (2021)

Eyes Without a Face (1960)

Frankenstein Created Woman (1967)

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)

The Midnight Hour (1985)

The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022)

The Birds (1963)

Cape Fear (1960)

Horns (2013)

M3GAN (2022)

The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

The Phantom of the Opera (1943)

The Phantom of the Opera (1962)

The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

Viy (1967)

Haunt (2019)

Diabolique (1955)

The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)

Rosemary's Baby (1968)

The Lodge (2019)

The Mask of the Red Death (1964)

The Premature Burial (1962)

Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2 (2022)

Buried Alive (1990)

Midsommar (2018)

Island of Lost Souls (1932)

Honeymoon (2014)

Session 9 (2001)

The Blood of Satan's Claw (1971)

Black Death (2010)

Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)

Pet Sematary (1989 or the 2019 remake)

It (1990)

It: Chapter One (2017)

It: Chapter Two (2019)

Hereditary (2018)

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)

Re-Animator (1985)

Bride of Re-Animator (1990)

Beyond Re-Animator (2003)

Lisa Frankenstein (2024)

V/H/S (2012)

V/H/S/2 (2013)

V/H/S: Viral (2014)

V/H/S/94 (2021)

V/H/S/99 (2022)

V/H/S/85 (2023)

V/H/S/Beyond (2024)

Eyes of Fire (1983)

The Red House (1947)

Deadly Blessing (1981)

Dark Water (2002 or 2005 remake)

The Substance (2024)

Thinner (1996)

Cobweb (2023)

The Happening (2008)

Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933)

House of Wax (1953)

House of Wax (2005)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)

The Devil-Doll (1936)

The Man They Could Not Hang (1939)

Black Sabbath (1963)

Cabin in the Woods (2011)

The Ruins (2008)

Summer of Fear (1978)

Fear Street: Part One, Two & Three (2021)

The Ritual (2017)

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965)

The Black Cat (1934)

Teeth (2007)

Late Night with the Devil (2023)

I Saw the TV Glow (2024)

Freaks (1932)

The Old Dark House (1932)

Mr. Sardonicus (1961)

I Bury the Living (1958)

Plague Dogs (1982)

Watership Down (1978)

Ringing Bell (In Japanese: Chirin No Suzu) (1978)

Felidae (1994)

Psychological

Lake Mungo (2008)

Shutter Island (2010)

The Dead Zone (1983)

Donnie Darko (2001)

Us (2019)The Village (2004)

Carnival of Souls (1962)

Carnival of Souls (1998)

Deus Ex Machina (2014)

The Lazarus Effect (2015)

It Follows (2014)

Get Out (2017)

Comedy/Satire

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Young Frankenstein (1974)

Death Becomes Her (1992)

Hubie Halloween (2020)

Scary Movie (2000)

Scary Movie 2 (2001)

Scary Movie 3 (2003)

Scary Movie 4 (2006)

Scary Movie 5 (2013)