#Rena x Poppy

[marinerainbow]

Wait... so I've crack shipped Poppy with Winnie Weasel before, she's blonde. Psycho, my favorite guy to ship Poppy with, has a yellowish underbelly; one could argue that can count for blondness (not to mention the fact that I've seen plenty of humanized Psycho's with blonde hair). And lately, I've been shipping Poppy with @slashingdisneypasta OC Rena, who also has blonde locks.

...

I think I accidentally made Poppy into blondes.

[darlingpassion]

Uhm... thought.

Do you think maybe... the reason why Rena is s o attached to Henry is because... um... he sees her the same way she sees herself?

Worthless??

I mean she doesn't REALISE she thinks that- it's completely subconscious and buried under layers and layers, but it's there.

Anyway, happy day off XD I hope you have a good day!! ^^ Just dropping by with a lil angst, don't mind me-

I'll send something nice, too. Hold on XD

Alright, cool. Cool. Drop this in my inbox for me to read in the morning why don't you 😭😭😭😭😭😭

In all seriousness I can see that! Henry doesn't really see her past a nice way to get off. And even then, he's too scared and annoyed by her to want anything past a fuck (hence why Rena'd have to blackmail him to marry her). So yeah, to put it simply, he really doesn't see much worth in her.

That implies that, on the opposite end with Poppy loving her and not wanting to give up on her, Rena isn't too invested with her. Maybe being in Poppy's presence brings those unfamiliar feelings (her realizing how she sees herself. Or maybe her actually seeing value in herself because Poppy sees that in her), and she'd rather be with a guy like Henry because he doesn't bring any uncomfortable thoughts and feelings?

So I guess Shiny is the middle ground between them 🤔 she doesn't like Rena, they have hot hate sex, and Rena loves that. But on occasion, they have quiet moments. Moments that are calm and steady and they can relate to each other. Shiny doesn't like Rena's behavior, but she also can see her younger self in the woman (I say like Shiny is the milf of this relationship XD). And the unfamiliarity starts creeping in with Rena. Not too much like Poppy, but enough where she may notice. It's a pretty interesting dynamic between all four of them 🤔

On a somewhat more light hearted note; I'm just imagining that scene between Captain Soaulding and that woman he woke up with in The Devil's Rejects, but with Henry and Rena 😅 "Damn it, woman. Didn't you get enough pounding last night?? My dick is still sore." // "Oh~? I can make it feel sooo much better, you know~" // "Fucken' hell..."

[darlingpassion]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ok I don't have too much energy, but your answer brought back so many thoughts relating to these AU's- and gave me MORE too! I hope you like these additions!

Smarty-Pop

Cherik Smarty-Pop Cherik Smarty-Pop Cherik Smarty-Pop!-

I am still in love with this AU XD and honestly, I love the more domestic side of them being an established couple ^^ here are extra thoughts;

Poppy has become a closer of sorts for the theater. She is always the very last one to leave, no matter what. And when everyone is gone, Smartass finally comes out in the open; ranting about the idiot managers and that harpy La Carlotta (Rena?), showing Poppy and asking her input on the music he's working on, asking her about her day, etc. And no matter what, she's just happy to be able to see him out here, not having to be secretive about her love for him now.

And yes. They both retreat under the theater every night. It's not his chambers anymore. It's theirs. Sometimes Poppy sleeps in, and it looks so strange to everyone else when she shows up out of nowhere XD

Smartass being conflicted with wanting Poppy to have a night off, but also not wanting his work to be ruined by everyone else. He writes these plays with meticulous detail, intentionally casting specific actors and singers for specific parts, and Poppy is always given the most important role. But anyone who knows anything about singing knows that the vocal cords must rest. And although those nights grate on the phantom's ears the most, being able to spend time with his star makes the Harry screeching on stage bearable.

Besides; opera dates. If Carlotta isn't the one singing, Poppy can convince Smartass to come watch the play in his box, and they have a little date ^^ the two just sitting back where no one in the crowd can see them and enjoying the show for once ^^

These two definitely get married. They have a private, secret wedding under the opera house. And Poppy convinces her managers to let her have a week vacation for their honeymoon (*cough* with the help of the Opera Ghost)

Can you imagine the phantom of the opera, the ghost who controls the theater, coming down to his lair to see his darling little wife standing there, waiting for him with a stern look tapping foot, and arms crossed? "... ?sighs* What is it, doll?" "You know exactly what, buster!" "Oh c'mon, that moron shoulda' been focusing on his job!" "So you tried to hang him!?" "By his ankles! He's still kickin', ain't he!?"

Poppy and Smartass working together!!! It's so much more than him teaching her how to sing like Cherik; they're both honest with each other, they exchange advice and criticism. Poppy is always the first to read his notes and scripts before he brings them to the managers, and Smarty is the one she really rehearses for the night before. These two are an opera power couple.

I must reiterate; Smartass getting frustrated/possessive as more men (and women) try win Poppy over. She assures him every night that she loves only him, and he knows she does... But God damn it, don't these idiots know a married woman when they see one?? He's angry at them, not her. Poppy... It is a tad frustrating, but it's not like anybody knows she's committed already. It's kind of sweet and flattering, in a way. But of course, she kindly turns them all down. Which unfortunately, causes rumors to spread about her.

Kind of dark, but imagine if Poppy had a more... persistent admirer. They keep sending her poems and flowers, nothing like the roses and meaningful letters that her true love leaves her. They always try to get her to come out to dinner with them, always reaching despite how many times she's tried to carefully push them away. Of course, the phantom sees everything that goes on in the opera house. And he's not at all happy about this 'admirer'.

Greasypop

!!!!!!!! First off- Greasy? I'd like to see you try not to fall in love with Poppy. She has an army of ships behind her (and you're one of them) proving how lovable that woman is. She'll crack through your cold heart.

Second, I need!!!! To write!!! The morning after!!!!

"I make no promises, hermosa. go back to sleep now. and in the morning try to resist; I'd like to see you try~"

Those words, those all too frightening words that came out with a sinful, delicious purr, still haunted her mind. Even as the woman anxiously brewed her coffee and let her porridge grow cold in front of her, even as the idea of walking out her front door today filled with dread as she knew that her neighbor would be there waiting for her. Those words repeated like a mantra in her head, reminding her why she should be scared of Greasy.

But... But... Oh god, why did there always have to be a 'but' when men like Greasy were involved? But Greasy was... What was it about him? Had it been anybody else persuing her this way, Poppy would have kept her door shut and locked. But Greasy?? Somehow, every time he came near, every sweet name he called her in his language, how eager and happy he looked to see her like they were friends, she always seemed to forget in the moment how scary he really was.

"Oh god, what is wrong with me?" Poppy thought aloud, burying her face in her hands. Just the thought of that Spaniard made her heart and mind race for totally different reasons. Was it even her heart speaking at this point?? Anyone with a lick of common sense would have lost any affectionate thoughts they would hold for someone who snuck into their bedroom in the middle of the night.

And she couldn't imagine spending another second with her neighbor! She shouldn't!! No more surprise dinners! No more bumping into each other at the store like a romance film! No more touches! None of that! She-

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Instantly, the poor woman shot up to her feet and unintentionally knocked her chair back- she really was tense today. Quickly placing the chair back on its legs, Poppy briskly made it to her door. Who could that be at this hour? Shouldn't they be focused on getting to work?

Though that question was answered in the most unfortunate way, when she opened the door and found that all too familiar face, "G-Greasy?-"

"Ah, Mariposa. I hope I'm not interrupting your morning~" That smirk- that damn wolf-like smirk that always made her knees feel weak, curled on his lips as he said that. Like he knew damn well how disruptive he really was. With a tilt of his head and an inhuman flick of his wrist, he already had his fingers brushing delicately over her cheek, and she could have sworn she saw his grin broaden when she failed to retain her shuddering gasp. He was always a daring man, but here? Something definitely had changed after last night, "You haven't eaten yet, no? I'd be honored if you'd let me cook for you. I'm certain you'll love what I have in mind~"

And just like every instance before, the fear that she knew she should have felt fizzled away before she even realized.

I wanted to write this too, but I ran out of time xD imagine that Poppy and Greasy kiss for the first time. She doesn't know what happened, and a voice in her head tells her to pull away now. But- was it her that wanted to stay? Or the arms snaking around her waist and not giving her an escape that made her stay rooted? But either way, she can't pull away now. The way he works his tongue on her makes her cling onto him like a lifeline. The growling and huskily spoken Spanish makes her head feel dizzy, enough to let Greasy pull their lips apart before he started trailing lustful kisses down her neck. It all feels like total bliss... But the sharp fangs that brush against her jugular are just enough to make her realize what was going on here.

Pocho

Omg omg omg!!!! Yes yes yes the twins being Johanna! I know I said before that they are too curious about most things to consider the consequences, but I do like to think they also can tell when something is a real threat. In this case, these two siblings can tell something is very wrong with their caretaker. They hate being separated with Percival at the school, but they still write to each other. They even developed their own language after Penelope suspected the judge was reading their letters. To anyone who reads their letters exchanged, it looks like madmen talking- and that is the 'proof' the judge shoes the asylum to get Penny locked away. They confide in each other, Penny begging Percy to find some way to come home and telling him everything that makes her uncomfortable. And it only makes him more determined to get back home.

I raise you; Penny is Johanna, and Percy is Anthony- platonic, of course! Percy managed to escape the school and earn his place on a ship back home. On the way, he and his crew save a stranded man who simply calls himself 'Psycho', and the two bond. Percy isn't sure what it is, but it feels like he's supposed to know this man. Like Psycho is his... But that's impossible. He and Penny's parents abandoned them (though with all of his sisters letters, he's been doubting the Judges words). But Psycho, with his dreary attitude towards life, always lights up when he sees him, and wants to know all he can about him and Penny. And something tells Percy that he can trust him.

Psycho comes home, a spark lit within him now that he finally got to see his son (I like to think Sweeny!Psycho would have that sixth sense of who his kids are like we talked about), and will hopefully see his daughter and wife too... But the stories Percival told him have also fanned the flames of hatred and vengeance in him, too. And he's got plans for that judge brewing in his demented mind, now.

Oh! I forgot to mention! Shiny as Ms. Lovett!!! Buy instead of being in love with Psycho, it was Poppy she was in love with all along, and why she had her own murderous spark too, "There was a barber and his wife, and she was beautiful. A delicate soul, with a heart of gold. And she was beautiful..."

And, on the topic of Poppy as Johanna and Psycho as Anthony... I actually have been thinking of what would happen if their stories were swapped; if Poppy had been locked away in an asylum for years, and Psycho had to recreate his life after getting away from his family... It's been pretty angsty to think about 🥲

Renapy

Omg I love this so so much!!! I need this so much XD I haven't seen the musical, but I did listen to some of the OST. I didn't know Beetlejuice sang that to Adam!!! XD Poppy should be the ghost couple. She can be a fellow ghost that's looking for help, and unfortunately Rena keeps harassing her XD

Rena: C'mon, drop your panties, I'm trynna fill you with wisdom and skill and the instinct to kill-

Poppy, blushing: COULD YOU NOT WORD THAT ANY OTHER WAY!?!?

Oh!!! Rena as Beetljuice??? She can sing Say My Name!!!! I actually found this cover for that song, and I know its not Isla Fisher, but I now can't stop imagining Rena with this cover

Also, Lottie should be Lydia. Rena trying to convince Lottie that she's the better ghost, how she'll get her what she wants, etc. Besides, Lottie would definitely be the first one to push her off a roof XD "Lottie!" "*shrugs* she's already dead."

Though, with Poppy as Johanna and Psycho as Anthony in the Sweeny Todd.. Now I really want to explore Turpin!Rena and Johanna!Poppy with you. Rena in Turpins outfit? The tight pans and frilled sleeves? Her having that collection of ~books~??? The spyhole in Poppy's room???? (*cough* knowing that Rena will just go stand in a dark hallway and rub one out, Turpin!Rena watching Johanna!Poppy through the peephole while she's fingerings herself?????) Ohhhhh my god this is all so awful and dark. We must discuss this in further detail (if/when you want ^^)

This is all I got tonight. There's so much more I want to discuss! Like Heathers!Kingpop, Bonnie and Clyde!Griny (which btw, yes. Wheezy and Jane Doe need to be Buck and Blanch!) and LSOH!Peezy!!! But I need sleep 😅 I hope you enjoy reading these! Thank you so much for answering! ^^

I've been in a musical mood since I moved into my apartment (Seriously, there's something very satisfying about playing these Broadway songs out loud in your own living room (when my roommate left of course)), and seeing your dark Musical AU Post made me think of musical AU's for my... Oof countless ships 😅 of course you don't have to worry about answering ^^

Smarty-Pop • Phantom of the Opera AU

I have not known peace ever since you briefly mentioned their Erik/Christine dynamic in my sad Smarty-Pop ending drabble, and i mean that in a positive way XD and this gave me the perfect opportunity to explore an actual AU.

I'm thinking maybe Poppy can play a little bit of Madam Giry's role too, being the only one who knows the Phantom's secrets, the only calm one when the Phantom of the Opera strikes and possibly even delivering messages to the opera managers for Smartass. And unlike with the OG story, I like to imagine them in an already established relationship here- just, you know, a little secretive since it's the phantom we're talking about.

It's not uncommon for Poppy to go disappear down in the depths of the Opera House, whether it be through her mirror or one of the trap doors. And if one were to look through her dressing room, you could find many pink roses in various stages of wilt, and letters personally addressed to her written in the same colored ink. She claims she doesn't know who sends her them, but her dreamy smile shows more than just flattery. She leaves her own notes for Smartass as well, leaving them in loge #5 just before a show begins. Just sweet love letters only for his eyes.

No, they don't always agree. Poppy has lost track of how many times she's stormed down to Smartass' domain after something he most certainly did, and all the attention and admirers she had been gaining as her stardom rose have been dangerously grating Smartass' nerves. But at the end of each night, she is his, and he is hers. As it should be.

(Yeah this is partially me venting how i think a Christine x Phantom relationship would have turned out if it was the canon ending XD Also I'd like to point out that you said yandere Snartass might make his S/O marry him, which also correlates with the phantom trying to force Christine's hand. That is totally not going to become part of the Smarty-pop AU) thought XD

Greasypop • Dracula AU

I did struggle with Greasypop admittedly, but then I heard the song Please don't Make Me Love You from the soundtrack and I could not get this dynamic for this ship out of my head. Besides, it gives me an excuse to use the Vampire or the Monster AU XD No matter how you slice it, Dracula is pretty manipulative when you think about it. Especially with how he convinces Mina that Lucy's death was not his doing, which does fit Greasy's more manipulative nature... Not to mention that it'd be his fantasy to have as many hotties as Dracula did 😅

I'm just imagining vampire/incubus Greasy shows up into town, looking to plant his roots here for a while, and Poppy is one of his targets. Poppy can tell that something isn't quite right with him, even when he offers her comfort after she reads about yet another attack in the night. There's just something not right with Greasy.

But even so, she's having a hard time denying what he does to her. Just like how theres something about him that isn't quite right, there's something about him that makes her head feel dizzy. Something that let's his touch linger on her shoulder or arm before she snaps back to her senses. Something that makes her wish those evenings when he shows up unannounced and they wind up sharing a meal together don't end. It's like her heart is trying to give itself to Greasy, and her mind is trying to keep her grounded in reality.

It's not long before she breaks down, feeling like she's being driven mad, and just asks her friend- if he can even be called that- what he wants. She knows Greasy is not who he says he is, and she knows there has to be a reason he keeps coming back to her even though she's made it clear she doesn't want a man right now. Something tells her she doesn't want to know the truth, and yet another something tells her she wouldn't care.

But either way, no matter what, Poppy knows one thing for certain. Her heart can't take much more of this. And she didn't want it to. She doesn't want someone to come around and ruin this tranquility she's built for herself just for his own fun. So she asks, practically begs him, to just don't make her fall in love with him. Don't make her chase after him if he had no intentions of keeping her. Her instincts tell her that this is a terrible idea, that she should have slammed the door on the Spaniard long ago as she locked eyes with him.

But there was just something about him that made her love him.

(Not exactly the Dracula route I meant, I'm still working on it, but I hope it's still fun to read XD)

Peezy • Little Shop of Horrors AU

Ok ok I know this may not sound right but hear me out- Poppy x Wheezy are the most wholesome of the ships, kind of like how Audrey and Symore are wholesome. And also share the fact that Poppy/Audrey still see Wheezy/Seymore as such a good person deep down despite knowing or finding out the things they've done. Not to mention that Wheezy would treat Poppy right just like how Seymore would for Audrey.

Poppy and Wheezy work together in the same flower shop, and they both would agree that they are the high lights of each others work day. It's not exactly hidden that the two have feelings for each other- as their boss blatantly told Wheezy that he knew he thought things about the sweet girl. Though for many reasons, one of which is Poppy's horrid boyfriend Ben, they aren't together.

It was always heart-wrenching and rage inducing whenever Poppy would come in with fresh tears in her eyes, or when she would brush it off as just 'typical relationship struggles'. Wheezy has tried to just keep it to himself, and offer Poppy any comfort she needs. Though the night he got to actually see how that bastard treated her, he decided enough was enough. That bloodthirsty plant was the one who suggested it, but it's not like this wasn't a long time coming anyway.

The next morning, when Poppy is crying out of guilt rather than heartbreak, Wheezy keeps a cool head as he wraps an ashy arm around her and assures her that she shouldn't waste another second on that boy. He was never worth it, not if he couldn't appreciate what he had. Everything is alright now...

(... This was meant to be more fluffy, as fluffy as the original was, but it turned out a bit more manipulative than I intended at the end? I think? 😅 but hey, no one's gonna miss Ben either way-)

Pocho • Sweeny Todd AU

This one is special because here, Poppy is playing the role of Anthony, and Psycho Johanna. Specifically, I'm imagining the part of the play where Johanna is stuck in the asylum and Anthony is trying to break her free. Poppy in the Tiny-Tots AU is trying to set her friend and love free the second she finds out about him being locked away. Even if she has to employ the help of criminals to get him out.

Or, if we want more horror, Psycho is Sweeny, and Poppy is Lucy. Falsely accused of crimes he didn't commit just so the accuser could take his wife. Despite the fight he put up, Psycho and Poppy were separated, and she... Got hurt badly. And Psycho only finds out later when he comes back, now driven over the edge of sanity after all these years. And now, it's time for revenge.

Popshine • The Count of Monte Cristo AU

Another odd choice, I know. I almost gave this AU to Peezy in fact, but... Honestly I don't have too good of an excuse, I just want Shiny to sing Hell to Your Doorstep.

Also, just- can you imagine these girls using threads from their clothes in placement of engagement rings?? Shiny coming back years later, a shell of her former self but still being in love with Poppy despite how angry she is?? Poppy recognizing her immediately despite all that's happened and does her best to convince Shiny she still loves her???? My heart-

(Also I have a strong lesbian need to imagine Shiny in count clothes-)

Griny • Bonnie and Clyde AU

C'mon, how was this not going to be them?? Now granted, the only song I know from that musical is Buck you're going Back to Jail, but I do know the story of Bonnie and Clyde.

Shiny and Greasy would absolutely be criminal lovers on the run if it was just them. They would be such an infamous duo on the road, as they both can get mean when they need to.

(I would add more details to this, but I've been working on this ask for literal hours and I can't just save it as a draft so I'm trying to finish this 😅)

Bonus! Kingston X Poppy • Heathers AU

Ok ok ok I'm not sure if this musical would fit them honestly. Mainly because Kingston is your OC and you have broader musical knowledge than I do, so you know what would fit Kingston best. I just like the idea of Kingston singing I was Meant to Be Yours while Poppy is panicking in a closet.

What Musical would you say fits these two best, if you want to add onto this?

This is a very long ask, I apologize 😅 but I hope it's fun to read! ^^

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH OKAY

Smarty Pop Phantom of the Opera AU: I love how you set this up!! Pink roses at different stages of wilt? Poppy reading 'secret admirer' letters with a dreamy smile?? Ahhhhhhhhh

Greasy Pop Dracula AU: Ooooooh i love this.

please just dont make me fall in love with you, poppy breathes, heavy eyelids tired with life hanging heavy over her pretty eyes. Greasy's in her bedroom (vaguely she notices that he looks caught, for a moment. Eyes a smidge rounder and stock-still). She was sleeping until she had a bad feeling and woke- and saw him there. She should be terrified, she should try to run. She knows this. And yet she feels overwhelmingly calm, even with his wolf-like smile on her in the enclosed space; sleepiness from just a moment ago acting like a sedative. That, and that thing about Greasy that... always just makes everything go s l o w, around her.

(her will, her instincts to get away, her common sense, her movements... )

his smirk in the dark is definitely a warning as he straightens up, the sharp glint of his teeth making her feel a primal discomfort- almost fear.

i make no promises, hermosa. go back to sleep now. and in the morning try to resist; id like to see you try~

goodnight.

poppy watches the nightmare disappear swiftly, inhumanly gracefully, out her open window and only once he's gone- does she start to feel scared.

Peezy Little Shop of Horrors AU: I LOVE THE IDEA OF WHEEZY AND AUDREY II INTERACTING XDD I JUST KNOW IT WOULD BE GREAT XDD Also also-- Wheezy calling Ben 'boy'??? Sarah do you want me dead????? XD

Pocho Sweeney Todd AU: Ahhh, I love how you twisted this one around!! And the second one- woah XD Psycho is, of course, a great Sweeney. Plus they have kids so that works out, too (Imagine Turpin in this sent Percy away to boarding school or something, but kept Penny) I have to admit though that when I first saw the title here I thought Poppy was gonna be Joanna and Psycho was gonna be Anthony- and I thought, Rena would make a g r e a t Judge Turpin 😏 (i'm sorry, i'm thinking about rena in the turpin costume now XD the tight pants?? whoops- )

Griny Bonnie & Clyde AU: I LOVE BONNE & CLYDE I'M LISTENING TO IT RIGHT NOW. And- obviously- yes, this is absolutely perfect XD

Popshine Count of Monte Cristo AU: 🥺💕🥺💕🥺💕

(Also I'm very happy we both have the urge to put our mean bisexual oc's in periodwear XXD )

*just after they conspired to break greays outta jail*:

Seeing you mention You're Going Back To Jail though made me think XDD- who would Buck and Blanche? XDD Buck, Clydes brother who also broke outta prison and Blance, Buck's hardass wife who 's snide towards Clyde and Bonnie and sends her husband back to jail so they can one day be happy? XD My vote is for Jane Doe and Wheezy XD Can you imagine Wheezy gettin' told by his girl to turn his ass back the hell in??? 'what the hell are you talkin' about!??' *audible panic in his tone*

Bye, baby~

See you soon, sugar~

Kingston and Poppy Heathers AU: Oooooh, I could totally see this in the Highschool AU! XD

Hmmmmm, which musical AU should I go dor with King and Poppy... I donno, but I'm thinkin a Beetlejuice AU for Poppy and Rena XD Poppy is Adam (Or Lydia more like. But like grown adult Lydia who gets just as uncomfy as Adam does.), of course, and Rena is BJ XDDD Rena is such a gross femme fatale XD

I think we're a perfect fit, lets make out a bit-

Bigger, further, harder-

C'mon, drop your panties, I'm trynna fill you with wisdom and skill and the instinct to kill-

Gotta haunt til it hurts through the night~

etc

[spitfiremai]

Mai's list of books.

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Finished.

Gadis Kretek (Ratih Kumala)

Rumah Lebah (Ruwi Meita)

Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk (Ahmad Tohari)

Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas (Eka Kurniawan)

The Tokyo Zodiac Murders (Soji Shimada)

This Is Me Letting You Go (Heidi Priebe)

Resign (Almira Bastari)

Melbourne Wedding Marathon (Almira Bastari)

Dear Evan Hansen (Val Emmich)

Norwegian Wood (Haruki Murakami)

After Dark (Haruki Murakami)

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage (Haruki Murakami)

Once Upon A Broken Heart (Stephanie Garber)

Women Don't Owe You Pretty (Florence Given)

Asmaraloka (Arata Kim)

Game Over (Valerie Patkar)

Seaside (Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie)

The Poppy War (R.F. Kuang)

Aroma Karsa (Dee Lestari)

On reading.

The Midnight Library (Matt Haig)

The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy (Jennifer McCartney)

Men Without Women (Haruki Murakami)

Catatan Harian Menantu Sinting (Rosi L. Simamora)

Jakarta Sebelum Pagi (Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie)

Unread.

A Lady in Disguise (Georgette Heyer)

That Camden Summer (Lavyrle Spencer)

The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)

Mrs. Dalloway (Virginia Woolf)

The Rules of Magic (Alice Hoffman)

Practical Magic (Alice Hoffman)

The Stars We Steal (Alexa Donne)

Di Kaki Bukit Cibalak (Ahmad Tohari)

Perempuan yang Menangis Kepada Bulan Hitam (Dian Purnomo)

A Love Like This (Ayu Riana)

Love Me, Leave Me (Ida Ernawati)

Progressnya Berapa Persen? (Soraya Nasution)

Harga Teman (Debora Danisa)

The Name of The Game (Adelina Ayu)

Penaka (Altami N.D.)

Laut Bercerita (Leila S. Chudori)

Alamanda dan Sihir yang Berujung Salah (Nellaneva)

Nonversation (Valerie Patkar)

The Arson Project (Akaigita)

Ephemera (Akaigita)

The Infinite Quest (Fino Y.K.)

Cantik Itu Luka (Eka Kurniawan)

Di Tanah Lada (Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie)

Ganjil Genap (Almira Bastari)

Omen (Lexie Xu)

Dia, Tanpa Aku (Esti Kinasih)

Circe (Madeline Miller)

Cat Stories (James Herriot)

A Tale of Two Cities (Charles Dickens)

Cannery Row (John Steinbeck)

The Grapes of Wrath (John Steinbeck)

If You Could See The Sun (Ann Liang)

Persuasion (Jane Austen)

Pierre and Luce (Romain Rolland)

Serpent and Dove (Shelby Mahurin)

The Devotion of Suspect X (Keigo Higashino)

The Sisters of Winter Wood (Rena Rossner)

To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee)

Funny Feelings (Tarah Dewitt)

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (Lindsay C. Gibson)

Getting Past Your Breakup (Susan J. Eliott)

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The list will be updated every week.

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[razorena]

@poppy-turner

“I’m bored”, Rena lamented, letting out a disinterested sigh as she leaned back against the couch and ignored the movie that was currently playing on their shared TV. “Wanna get drunk?” She wasn’t really bored though. She was just looking for an excuse. A reason to get drunk with her friend and maybe repeat the wonderful drunken mistake they made last week, when an innocent game of truth or dare lead to them both getting wasted and falling into bed together. They fucked the whole night. But it wasn’t the longevity of their ‘mistake’ that had made such an impression on Rena. What really got to her was how good she felt. It wasn’t like she didn’t know her friend was hot. She’d checked her out before, never meaning anything by it. Alright, maybe that wasn’t true. Maybe she felt a little more for her friend than she’d like to admit, and for much longer than she was willing to confess. For the longest time, she was able to hide it quite well and act normal around her. But after that night...it was impossible for her to look at Poppy the same way. Whenever she heard water running in the bathroom, she had to fight the urge to jump in the shower with her. Whenever Poppy was dressing herself, she couldn’t resist staring at her just a little longer than a normal friend would and offering to zip up her dress for her. It was hopeless. She was pretty sure that night was a one-off, although she’d been trying to think of a way to replicate it for days now. Maybe she just needed to feel her one more time, and then she could get over this silly crush that had been bugging her way too long. Their friendship was more important, there was no way she was going to let her feelings ruin things.

[marinerainbow]

Ehem. Just dropping in to let Poppy know that before Poppy- Kingston never even thought if women apart from Rena. Not even in a 'I'd hit' kind of way, even during those 'non monogymous stages' Rena put them through. Even Ryan thinks that about some women he sees. King just wasn't interested.

This is for various reasons, some kinda sad, but the point I want Poppy to take in is the fact she was SO CUTE and so wonderful she catapulted King out of his slump and he w i l l tell her that XD

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Kingston... You mean to tell me that he really only wanted one gal?? He was the kind of guy who believed in soulmates or first loves?? Ok maybe not that extreme (unless?? 👀). But he was the kind of guy where literally nobody else mattered other than his S/O!? Wicked, you're killing me here!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

And... And Rena still cheated on him (before they worked out being open)?? She still left him behind!? Rena, I love you, but why!? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

What other reasons are there that Kingston only focuses on his one gal? You said some are sad; are all those sad reasons because of Rena? Mr. And Mrs. Kangaroo don't seem like they struggled with their marriage... (wicked I swear if they had their own rough patches that shaped how Kingston views love, you owe me a new heart 😭😂).

And!!! For Poppy!! Ohhhh my god. She's got no idea how to handle this. This sounds like a plot to a romance film; how could little old, anxious, stays-at-home her have broken a man like KING out of his slump???

I'm just imagining King decides to bring this up randomly while they're cuddling on the couch, watching a nice movie, or reading together. Poppy laughs softly, very flattered but not really letting this information sink in, "Oh, King. You're too sweet to me." until Kingston tilts her head up so she can see the earnest love in his eyes, "No, darlin'. I'm serious. 'Yer the only other woman I've wanted. Ain't no one like 'ya."

And then Poppy stops, looks almost like a deer in headlights as she fully realizes the way he's holding her, how he's looking at her. And it hits her so hard that she's got someone who loves and treasures her THIS much. She has to look away and cover her face with her sweater or in his shoulder, feeling overwhelmed with this but so happy and loved, even if she has no idea how someone like her got a guy like King. And Kingston can't help but laugh and fall even harder for his adorable little lady, "King!" // "Haha, what, doll? I'm just tellin' the truth!" // *flustered, happy girlfriend noises* "I love you too!"

She loves him so much. He makes her feel like the luckiest gal in the world. She wants Kingston to know how happy he makes her and how this new information affects her heart ❤️

[marinerainbow]

Wait In the Truck is an AU based on the song- Wait In The Truck (by HARDY and Lainey Wilson).

Kingston's driving around town one night with Rena and Ryan- maybe heading home, maybe going to do a job, maybe going to get late-night groceries- or maybe Rena was just bored and acting insufferable so they're taking her out for a walk XD Whatever it is, it all completely dissapears from King's head the moment he sees that hunched, tired-looking girl covered in bruises and some of her own blood wondering weekly down the street.

Usually a Look like that wouldn't bother King- bad shit happens in the city all the time, whether it's Vegas or Hollywood. If it was anyone else he'd just figure they got mugged and keep going. But, and this is cliche as fuck (but so underrated), Poppy was different. Something about her big sad eyes (still pretty, no matter how filled with tears) made him act like an idiot; Slamming on the breaks as hard as he can suddenly, making everyone in the car shoot forward and curse.

"Fucken 'ell- "

"Gah! King, my nails!! I was painting them back here, and you knew that!!- "

The other two complain, but King's already out of the car- rushing to chuck his jacket over Poppy's startled shoulders and ask her a million questions- shit are you okay?? What the hell happened here, darlin'?? You run into some thugs?? Here, please, let us get you home- Do you need somethin to eat?? Rena! Do you have any fucking water!?-

Poppy doesn't speak- she can't. She's in a state, and in shock of what's happening now, but something about King definitely sets her at ease so she let's him guide her gently to the car and sit her in the driver's seat so she can rest and takes the bottle of water waived in fromt of her face by a manicured hand coming from the back. Her legs were killing her, afterall.

Kingston assesses her injuries, taking care of the ones he can, but something about them is... odd. Something personal about them. "Hey kid... you're not fucked up in some gang activity, are ya?"

She shakes her head, and she copies her. Cuz, nah. Course not. Not this little sweetheart.

But then, how...

"... was this a guy, then, huh little lady?"

Her ears flatten against her head and Kingston's mouth immediately stretches into a horrible scowl- he hasn't known this chickie for 5 minutes but he already feels so fucking protective of her. And, besides- beating on your girl is just bad fucken taste. His girl actually deserves it sometimes, and he'd still never ever hurt her.

Kingston looked up past Poppy's head and shared a look with Ryan, who sighs; fully understanding. "At least ask the girls name before you go on a crusade for her, man."

"Oh, right. Uh- "

~

After some introductions XD (King holding both of Pop's hands in his delicately the whole time), King helps Poppy into the back-seat with Rena who starts to paint Poppy's nails a pretty red shade matching her own. Whether it was to distract her or for purely selfish Boredom reasons, Poppy's never sure.

King drives all the way to Ben's house, information he got out of Poppy obviously, tells Ryan to grab the wheel and drive the girl outta here, jumps out and RUNS into the house. The last thing Poppy sees before Ryan drives away is King using one strong leg to kick down the fucking door (he has no subtly).

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Ten minutes later Ryan drives back by the house; he doesn't stop, but they do see Kingston with blood on his face having a smoke on the front doorstep, the rest of the house still.

Then Ryan took Poppy home, Rena deposited her at the door, and they left.

Thus ends the most exciting night of Poppy's life. She never expects to see those people again, half thinking that was a dream when she wakes up the next morning, when she sees the news the next day that her... ex... boyfriend was found with a bullet hole in his forehead. And that the guy (*cough* the very handsome guy) would be found guilty and get 50 Years in prison (with possibility of parole after 40).

~~~

Poppy visits him every week for those 40 Years. Gratefulness turns into genuine like and that turns into mutual feelings as Kingston flirts and falls in love with the pretty girls eyes turning happy.

So the first thing that King does when he gets out is kiss Poppy hard.

(I hope this was coherent and isn't too choppy XD I'm doing laundry and watching The Librarians at the same time here XD 😅 I also hope work is good!! ^^ Rest when you get home ^^ )

I NEED MORE OF THIS MAN!!! I NEED THIS ANIMATED! I NEED THIS IN A BOOK!!! I NEED THIS!!!!!!!!

I will not apolagizee for the thought dump imma drop on this ask like a BOMB-

Ohhhhh my god. Ok ok ok. I hope this is coherent XD I'm way too excited!!! Though first off; I got so sad when you said Kingston was in prison was in jail for 40 years. If he's 50 and she's almost 30, that means she'd be 70 and he'd be dead in prison! But then I remembered the line 'her ears pinned back' and realized that they're their immortal toon selves here and was relieved again XD (though it did get me thinking. If toons are immortal, does that mean their prison sentences would be much harsher in terms of years? Would that take part in toons striving for equality in the future? 🤔)

I wanted to write Poppy's POV of meeting Kingston so bad!!! But I don't have enough time XD but- Poppy would be panicking in the truck as Ryan drives away, fearing for Kingston!!!! (Yes, King comes off as strong and sweet, even to her shocked state. But when you've lived with an abuser, they can make you think they're untouchable). I can just see Ryan calmly assuring Poppy that King will be just fine, knowing exactly what's gonna happen. And Rena says it in a more sinister way, "It ain't Kingston you should be worried about, sweetheart~"

And- usually Ben doesn't go that far. Even when drinking. Usually, he talks a lot of shit. Verbal abuse (though if Poppy stayed with him, she would have been slapped *side eyes the weasel step-father timeline). But here? For one, it's an AU and Ben is awful no matter what, so I'll say he went that far. But also I'm imagining a day or two before that night, when they were on a date that was just leaving Poppy exhausted, a guy was flirting with her and she didn't turn him down right away. If anything, she actually lit up. Even though she had no intention to cheat or anything, it felt nice to have someone say nice things about you (though as you can imagine, Ben made her guilt feel worse. His anger festered, until he 'dealt' with her 'acting like a whore'. Thank God Kingston shows up)

Alright let's get onto the main thing here; Poppy seeing Kingston in prison!!!!

For starters, she wanted to thank him and apologize for getting him arrested. He wouldn't be separated from his friends and wife if it weren't for her (I NEED TO KNOW HOW KING RESPONDS TO POPPY TRYING TO APOLOGIZE! PLEASE HANNAH!). But, just from the first visit, along with remembering how kind he was to her despite not knowing her, she wants to see him again. And keep visiting. It's partially a way to try to repay him; check on him, make sure he's safe and doing ok in prison, but also because she wants to know him. Poppy wants to know who this marsupial is.

She'll also try to keep in contact with Rena and Ryan. And it's through them that she learns even more about their lives and Kingston! Ohhh boy I can imagine all she's gonna learn.

Ok I better do the rest in dot points XD

Poppy asking Kingston how he did it. How he was able to just take another person's life, even if they were horrible. To her, it's unimaginable. Even if it is for another person. She doesn't ask him angrily, but rather genuine curiosity of this man. How would Kingston react to not only her question, but her explaining her own views on killing?

Even though they see each other once a week, Poppy likes to write him letters. The guards check the mail, so she doesn't put in how his gang is doing (I'll get to that trust me-). But just happy little things about her life, Ryan and Rena, and Toontown. Just trying to give Kingston hope for these long years ^^ she'll even put some photos in the envelope ^^

THE LYRICS 'I don't think he's an angel; an angel wouldn't do what he did' BEING POPS' EXACT THOUGHTS!!! She's talking to Ryan in private, because she can't see King and Rena would tease her, and she tells him, "An angel wouldn't do what he did. What he has done... But he's that special to me."

Imagine that as Poppy falls for Kingston more and more, she tries to subtly talk to Rena about it. She sees by now that they have a... Complicated open relationship. But she doesn't want to tear a marriage apart, either. And Rena just smirks and goes "I get it. You wanna fuck my husband." She doesn't usually refer to King as her husband, but she did it then to make Poppy feel the discomfort and guilt 😅 also! "Do you always fall for guys who kill for 'ya?~" Needless to say, Poppy knows she has Rena's blessing 😅

Imagine Poppy and Rena hanging out together, and Rena is being herself as usual; looking for her next prey. And then she sees a guy approach Poppy, but gets shocked when she kindly turns him away? Did that girl really just give up a nice ride?? And Poppy simply just shrugs, "I'm in love with Kingston. I don't want anyone else.". How would Rena respond to what loyalty looks like? XD

POPPY'S CONFESSION!!! I also wanted to write this, but again; no time XD but here; feeling all giggly and happy with all of Kings' flirts, feeling encouraged by his reciprocated crush and Rena's lack of care, she hesitates before they fully depart. She gestures for King to come closer to the glass separating them. Closer. Closer. And when he's nearly pressed against the glass, she presses a loving, lingering kiss to where his lips would be. She pulls away and feels anxious, but also excited as she watches Kingstons reaction.

Poppy showing up to the jail in more nice dresses, wanting to look nice for her jail bird love 🥰🥰🥰 she can ignore the looks she receives. As long as she has her kangaroo (hopefully he can ignore them while behind bars 😅)

Their visits growing from flirty friends to pure love 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 the guards and prisoners can see the difference in Kingston before and after every visit Poppy makes. How much the two adore the other and desperately want the glass to just disappear!!! Kingston getting to see how bubbly and sweet Poppy is now that she's no longer with Ben!? Poppy being the reason Kingston behaves himself so he can get out of jail early!? My heart!-

Poppy becoming a bigger part in the gang, in a way. It's not really a secret that the little bunny has been visiting the boss. Not to mention getting closer to Ryan and Rena, the current bosses while King is in jail. She hasn't done anything, and yet these giant, tough-as-nails thugs are scared of upsetting the little lady XD

And now, the moment I've been waiting for... Poppy and Kingstons first kiss.

The drive to the jail had been so nervewracking. Poppy had to resist pacing as she waited for Ryan to return with Kingston. She couldn't pinpoint why she felt so anxious, her mind and heart had been racing too fast for her to focus. But the second her eyes locked with the marsupials, seeing his dark eye wide in recognition and love and dressed in his former black suit once again, it felt like time itself had stood still. Seeing her love here, truly here...

Anyone watching, a guard, prisoner, or even the taller kangaroo that had escorted King out in the first place, couldn't have seen the two toons move. In a blink of an eye, within a heartbeat, Poppy was in Kingstons arms, legs wrapped around his waist, and two sets of lips locked together in a desperate, passionate first kiss.

Poppy couldn't believe it, even now. She didn't even feel fear of this all being a dream; all she could focus on now was her darling kangaroo and finally being able to touch the love of her life. Being able to feel his coarse fur under her fingers, his strong and protective arms finally pulling her close like he did all those years ago. The way he held her so close and kissed her- Oh god, the way he kissed her. One of his hands tangled in her hair and pulling her even closer, hot lips crashed onto her own, sucking on her tongue as if he was trying to commit her flavor to memory?? It was almost worth the four decades of being apart.

"I- I love you!" She managed to breathe out in-between kisses, not wanting to part from Kingston but needing to tell him what was in her heart. Even if she had told him so many times from the other side of the glass wall, she needed him to hear her say it now. While they were finally, finally together and could love each other freely, "I love you! King, I- Oh god, I love you so much!"

Ohhh this took me way too long to answer. I was hoping to offer more 😅 I'm so in love with this AU!!! We need to discuss this more!!! If you have more thoughts, please do not hesitate to tell me more!!!

[darlingpassion]

WAIT.

Something just occurred to me that I dont think we've ever talked about. A very terrible one, so- trigger warning for sexual assault (the whole Lottie conception thing).

So Rena fucks black-out-drunk Smartass on a really bad night after a terrible fight with King. She was under the influence of hard drugs, but, still- she was more Aware, then he was. He resembled her husband, and in her fucked-up, drug-addled mind, gravitated towards him. Used him. Left early and got pregnant.

It was a fucked up situation all around but Rena was definitely the instigater and in a bad place head-wise; emotionally erratic and a loose canon.

Well... in the universe where they all know eachother eventually- does Shiny k n o w??? Does Poppy know??? If King found out about Lottie, Rena would definitely tell him the whole story. But I don't think she'd go around telling just anyone (or if she'd even care. Or think about it at all. Getting drunk and fucked up and doing 'fucked up shit' (little baby firefly reference for you to lighten the mood XD ) is an all the time kinda thing for her after all). And I doubt that Smartass would, either. So...

??? What do you think? Maybe King tells them. How do they react? 🤔

(Oh god what of LOTTIE found out. She already doesn't want her mother, now she's about to kick this woman's ass)

This... I knew we had to confront it when we started to ship our OC's together, but I was afraid to 😅😭😅😭

Hooooooooo boy. Ok. Lemme break this down. I've been simmering on this ask for the past couple of days cause I wanna D I S C U S S this-

First off- whether or not Poppy and Shiny know what Rena did.

Hm... I feel like it's kind of yes, kind of no? And Shiny knows more than Pops does. Obviously, they don't know who the mother is, and if Smartass can't remember that night, then he's either blocked the memory out or he was that black out drunk. I don't think the darker side of this would really sink in for Poppy early on because, although she does know creeps exist, she imagines them being more confrontational; she did kind of grow up sheltered, and the only creeps she's encountered in Downtown are those who aren't subtle. So she doesn't think about the consequences of leaving your drink open in a crowded bar, or someone waiting until you're inebriated and not sound of mind to invite you over to their place (i really really really want to write Poppy getting drugged at a bar while hanging out with Greasy or Shiny, and they notice and take care if shit. Kind of like your Jim x Reader drabble). It took her a while to realize that how she and Henry met was also pretty predatory on his part, though.

Remember when I told you I imagine Poppy actually being there the night Lottie was dropped off on their doorstep? I also see her, after getting over the shock of a baby in this mobster house, trying to help Smarty retrace his steps so they can figure out where the baby even came from, "Ok, do you remember where you were nine months ago?" "Who the hell keeps track a'that!?" "Nobody, but in this case, we really need to figure that out-" Whether Smartsss remembers and tells her or not, after thinking it over, I think Poppy would suspect that Smartass was also taken advantage of and is scared and sorry for him. She'll ask him if he's OK and assure him it wasn't his fault, even if he tries to brush it off. As usual, Poppy would go into well-meaning-but-kinda-overbearing mode. She hopes that maybe the mother was also drunk- it's still bad for them both, but it's better than if she soberly saw Smartass in the state he was in and slept with him still. She wouldn't be sure if she should keep Lottie's hope up for her mother in this case since they only know Smartass' side, and will listen if he or Lottie says they aren't interested in the possibility that her mother may come back.

Shiny on the other hand, she's encountered nearly every type of fucker you could think of, especially now that she works in the adult entertainment industry. She's even fallen victim to some of them in the past. It's part of why she's so ready to square up and gouge someone's eye out if they give her the wrong vibe- hell, when she's out with her gals, especially Poppy, she's sniffing out for creeps while having fun. It's just second nature to her at this point. So when she was told about baby Lottie and heard that Smartass had no memory of that night, her alarm bells were already ringing in her head. Even if she annoys Smartass, she does see him as kind of like a little brother... A little brother who's a little asshole and got little man issues, but a little brother all the same (yes, that means she sees Stu as her little brother too. And he's a whole lot nicer than her other adopted brother XD), so she's also got that protective streak in her despite constantly teasing him.

She wants to find the bitch who took advantage of him, and tells him they should go find the mother- not for Lotties sake, but for his. Shiny is headstrong, so it'd take a lot for the guys to convince her to don't bother if Smarty doesn't want to go through all that trouble. Shiny wouldn't approve if Poppy tried to encourage Lottoe to be hopeful about her mother. Even if she wasn't such a monster like Shiny is imagining her to be, she still left her daughter. In Shiny's eyes, that's inexcusable. But maybe this is why Shiny hates Rena so much; she got the vibes from that woman without even finding out she was Lotties mother.

So even though Poppy and Shiny don't know the whole story, they both do end up suspecting and worried for him. Shiny would have no issues against telling Lottie that her mother is a bad person, and Poppy is trying to figure out what to tell Lottie when she asks (honestly they'd probably sit down together and go back and forth, especially if this is after Lottie asked Poppy if shes her mother and Poppy needs advice). If either of them met Rena after this?? And found out what she did???? Hoooooo boy.

Shiny is gonna start swinging, regardless if they've fucked or not. Enough said. Rena is a weapons expert, but Shiny inherited her dad's honey badger crack-head determination. It's anyone's fight at that rate.

Poppy? Ohhhhh ho ho ho, it depends on their relationship. If she just remained uncomfortable around Rena (which would happen in the Pocho, or any weasel ship, timeline. I don't care how alluring Rena turns it up, Poppy ain't cheating on her S/O), then this gives her more incentive to stay away from her. I can see her confronting Rena, even if it has been years at this rate. How could she have gone after a drunken man?! Even if she was having a bad day!? Don't even get me started on Poppy's thoughts about Rena only coming back into Lottie's life when she wants something. The mama bear in her would really rear to the surface if that happened.

If she and Rena started a relationship though??? Oh... Oh hell no. This is so much worse than Rena dropping Poppy for Henry. Poppy also confronts Rena here, but she's so much more angry and disgusted than she was with the topic of Henry. If Rena doesn't show some kind of remose for what she did, Poppy will break up with her... She might break up with Rena anyway- which is pretty big in and of itself because, as I'm sure you've noticed, Poppy has never been the breaker in a relationship. How do you think Rena would respond to that?

Now granted, Rena was also under the influence. But as you said, she was more aware. I think maybe this might make Poppy hesitate? She doesn't indulge in drugs (except that one time Wheezy got her high on weed by accident *cough*) and she prefers to drink on specific times, so she's not so in-tune with how inebriated someone can get and how in control they can be. Shiny, however, she is a hard drinker and smokes (she sticks to Marijuana herself, but she has had a few friends who indulged in more serious drugs. Her slasher self, though, indulges in them greatly), so she does know that there are various levels of sobriety and intoxication. And she's pretty sure Rena wasn't black out drunk like Smartass, especially since she actually remembers that night.

Poppy, conflicted and unsure: Shouldn't we... Aren't we supposed to take her condition that night into consideration, too??

Shiny: that's actually a good point, Pops.

Shiny: *turns to Rena* do you remember what happened that night?

Rena: Yeah-

Shiny: Then kindly go fuck yourself with a sandpaper wrapped cactus that's tipped with E. Coli.

Now as for King... Poppy would have mixed feelings. It's obvious he's not like Rena and doesn't agree with what she does, but why are they still together?? Yes, he loves her, but... *looks at Rena and her cheating hoe-ass* yeah... Meanwhile, Shiny is suspicious of him if he's still with Rena afterall this. What kind of skeletons does he have in his closet?? Other than the obvious. She would try to keep Poppy away from King if this happened in the Kingpop timeline.

As for Lottie. Poppy wants to protect her, so she'll try to stop her from kicking Rena's ass. Yes, she's got training from the navy, but she won't let her little neice get hurt! Let her take care of this, sweetie. You and your father need to get away from this woman. Shiny would jump into the fight first... But she'd let Lottie get her kicks in too. And they can go get a drink at the bar afterwards and either sit in silence or talk about it, whatever Lottie would want.

So, tldr, Poppy and Shiny may not be told all the details, but they would start to suspect on their own. And Riny and Renpop would be nonexistent in this AU.

Fuuuuuuucccckkkk this hurt my heart so bad, especially the part of me that loves the Rena ships despite how dysfunctional they'd be. But we needed this too. What do you think?

[slashingdisneypasta]

I know I've sent you enough asks about Poppy and Kingston... But now I've been thinking about their trip to Australia and now I HAVE to send you my thoughts on them in the Outback XD

Of course as usual, you don't have to answer right away, and whether these are true on Kingstons end is up to you ^^ and if you have any thoughts on this, I'd love to hear them!!!

First things first. The language/slang barrier. Can you inagine??? XD I did not confirm if your guys language was still the same around the 40's, but still!!! Like-

Kingston: *sees Poppy packing shoes that probably aren't the best for the Australian environment* Yeah, we're gonna get you some thongs, love.

Poppy: ... Honey, we're going to meet your parents??

I know that by then they've more than likely cleared some things up about their languages, but still, this was too hilarious for me not to include XD besides, hearing your boyfriend talk about bringing thongs to his parents' house would factory reset any American I bet XD

Poppy just- not at all being prepared for the Bush XD but also loving it!! She's not used to not having the sounds of the bustling yet dangerous city outside her window at night, but she definitely appreciates the lack of it. Having neighbors being literal yards apart and not having to worry about walking too loudly for people below you, etc. Of course Poppy still minds her manners, but it's very jarring and relieving for her out here ^^

Of course, Poppy on the farm. If Kingston was raised here, he can introduce Pops to the animals!!! And just in general, assure her woth the Australian wildlife... But also giving her a heart attack when he just calmly picks up a snake that snuck in their room that night, or wave a dismissal hand at a dingo XD (omg imagine if Kingston Kangaroo got into a fight with a human kangaroo!!! I wanna see that. And I want Poppy to see that and be very surprised what real-life kangaroos are like XDD)

Again, Poppy going through a culture shock with Australia. Idk if people in general in Australia don't care about filtering their words like Kingston, but if they do, ho boy Pops is in for a treat XD

Ok, time for your regularly scheduled angst. Poppy would be trying so hard to impress Kingstons parents. She's upping her etiquette to the max and is going to be stressing out about how Kings parents will perceive her :( though something tells me that Mr. And Mrs. Kingston will be quick to assure her ^^

All in all, it's a very surprising culture shock for her, but she loves it all the same and would love to move somewhere outside of the city with Kingston someday ^^

No. Never enough Poppy and Kingston XD

First off, coming from an Aussie, I can genuinly say that the thongs thing will never not be funny XDD Yes, I'm sure, hearing that would be a surprise for her 😅😄 And Kingston would know e x a c t l y what he's doing, cuz we are perfectly aware of American slang and non-slang XD He would just say it, smooth-faced, and move on. Rena will perpetuate the horror, too. So Ryan will have to let her in on the secret (whils King's whining that Ryan ruined his fun XD ). But eh 🤷‍♀️ There are other fun Aus Things to tease her with 😏

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Poppy: OH, it's SANDALS! Oh my- thank goodness. Kingston how dare you do that to me!!

Kingston: Awww, Ry, you had to ruin the fun?

Ryan: I'm just being a friend. What she's really gotta worry about is the drop bears, anyway 😏

Poppy: Drop- Drop bears??

Rena: 😏 Mhm, scourge of Aus, those fucken drop bears.

Kingston: 😏😏😯 OOOOOOooooo you're right. When you're right, you're right, Ry. Don't worry Pops, I won't let those viscious cunts get you.

Poppy: W h a t???

~

Ahhhhh! Imagine bonfires with Poppy and Kingston's family!! XD They're out in the middle of nowhere so as long as weather permits, they can set up a nice fire and roast marshmallows, and look for the southern cross and orion, and listen to kookaburras!! God I'm suddenly so jealous XDD

Omg, Kingston introducing Poppy to the animals 💛💛💛 And don't forget- Kingston introducing Poppy to Aussie snacks!! Vegemite, Tim Tam's, Milo, twisties, anzac bickies, fairybread, lamingtons, pav, shapes, etc. Obviously some of these are more modern but hey, if they're toons they're immortal! Kingston showing Poppy how to Tim Tam Slam! ^^ (she will never be the same. Girl will be importing Tim Tam's to the US in order to tim slam them- )

Haha, as for how the regular person talks... yeah I guess their could a culture shock there 😄 It's not that fuck and cunt are every second word or anything but we're definitely not as sensitive about them as I think the US probably is (or at least older generations?). Cunt is for sure used as a term of endearment, especially if you're mixing with bogans XD I'm sure by that point Poppy will be used to that though from Kingston! XDD He's the most g e n u i n e aussie bloke XD Friendly, but loud and a little kinda scary.

Awwww, King's parents will l o v e Poppy!!! I'm basing them off of any and all of my aussie friends parents, so they're friendly and sweet and inclusive ^^ When Poppy arrives they just want her to r e l a x. 'We're not here to scare you sweetheart, our home is your home ^^ Now we were thinkin of frying up some fish for dinner, what do you think? We'll have whatever you want ^^'.

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AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH she looks so cool and pretty!!! I love her so much!!!! I didn't exoect her to get all those tattoos (I kinda thought that those were like, her ~special spots~?? And you wanted to point them out? I'm sorry XD)

*cough* Poppy has not been with anyone with tattoos (Technically though Moony got a tattoo after they split apart). I can see her being intrigued and curious by all of Rena's tattoos. Something tells me that Rena's got more that'd she'd be happy to show her in the bedroom 😏😅

Shiny has seen all kinds of people in her club, so she wouldn't bat an eye at the tatts. Though she hasn't seen many pink heart tattoos, especially all over the body. So that's new XD

We had a state wide blackout yesterday around 3 to about an hour ago (it's 6.30am the following day now) so I went outside til it got dark and drew Rena! ^^ (human ver.) @marinerainbow I want to show you The Crazy Whore XD Haha 💛💛💛

Yes her hair is meant to look like devil horns. And yes, those hearts on her skin are tattoos.

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ASSDFFGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OMG OMG IM STILL SCREAMING OVER THIS AU MAN!!! THIS SHIP IN GENERAL!!! I NEED IT SO SO SO MUCH!!!!

I can't NOT write the scene. Poppy's POV during the first meeting. Eventually I want to write Poppy's confession, but that's for later. I hope this is worthy!

~

Poppy's mind felt numb, the only relief she had from her aching, fractured body. Her knees buckled with each step she took, hideous black and purple splotches shined through her snow white fur, and she could still feel a hand clenched around her throat. It was excruciating to move her right wrist- the one that he had held tightly, her cheeks were still wet with her tears, and she could still taste hints of copper in her mouth from her split lip. She was in agony and prayed that somehow her home was closer than she knew it was. And yet all she could really think of as she slowly made her way down the dark streets of the urban side of Toontown was the one who did this to her. Ben.

'Ben... Why... Why...'

The question why repeated itself like a mantra in Poppy's head. It was the only thing she could do to distract herself from her physical pain. Ben... Ben wasn't the easiest person to get along with; no matter what she tried to do, he always seemed to find some reason to be angry with her. Especially this week. But this? Yes, he did say awful things to her when he drank, and there was one time he smacked her when she snapped back... But she never thought it would become this bad. That Ben would ever...

No one had ever hurt her like this. Not her mother or father. Not Henry. Not even the occasional thug that she crossed paths with on this side of town. Usually, she was able to run away if she couldn't reason. But with Ben, the one who she tried to love, there was nowhere she could go. Not until he shoved her down and decided it wasn't worth picking her back up.

That was the rabbit she wanted to love... The one who she once considered spending the rest of her life with. The one she had tried to believe in... How the hell was she going to face him again after tonight?

'What the Hell am I going to do?'

Poppy was far too wrapped up in her thoughts that she hadn't seen a strange truck screech to a halt on the road in front of her. Which, in Downtown, was a very dangerous sign. Especially with those weasels in charge of the streets. This only occurred to the trembling rabbit when she suddenly felt something- a suit jacket?- wrap around her shoulders, and a worried, rough voice with an accent she couldn't quite place at the moment threw so many questions at her, "Shit are you okay?? What the hell happened here, darlin'?? You run into some thugs?? Here, please, let us get you home- Do you need somethin' to eat?? Rena! Do you have any fucking water!?-"

The rabbits eyes nearly popped out of her skull at that moment. She was too weak to yelp or even rip away from this toons- this kangaroos hold, let alone answer all of his questions... But even if she did, she wouldn't have. Maybe it was her exhaustion, maybe she was still in shock of what she went through... Or maybe it was how soft this strangers hands on her shoulder were compared to Ben's fists. She didn't know, and she couldn't muster the energy to figure it out, but despite how big and loud and startling this man was, something in her told her everything was going to be just fine now.

And right now, with how hopeless and vulnerable she felt, how heartbroken and torn up she was, that was enough for Poppy to let him walk her to his still running car despite common sense saying otherwise.

Poppy still couldn't speak as the tall toon spoke with her and his two friends in the car. The one in the back with a very pretty looking hand offering her a bottle of water. That must have been 'Rena'. She tried not to drift off again and remain focused now and watched as the even taller marsupial seated in the passengers seat handed her helper a med kit. Why a few average citizens would carry a kit like that with them while on the road, Poppy didn't bother to wonder (besides, she was the kind to pack stuff like that as well. It gained her the reputation of being paranoid among her coworkers and neighbors, but at least she would be able to patch any of them up if they got hurt). She just kept the jacket clutched around her shoulders and let the first toon look her over and... Take care of her.

Only now did it completely set in what was going on; this complete stranger could have kept on driving. He could have just let her find her own way home. Let her wrap her own wounds... But he didn't.

...

The thought that a complete stranger was so concerned for her, far more than the one who was supposed to never put her in this position in the first place, was enough to spur more tears in her eyes. She tried to blink them back and wipe her tears away when the black suited kangaroo noticed. But her arms felt so heavy and ready to break just from that action alone. And it seemed he knew that, since he reached up and gently, carefully, wiped her tears away for her. The touch felt so strange to her right now that she couldn't help the gasp that escaped her when she felt his fingers brush against her skin.

Poppy didn't take her eyes off for a second, watching him as he looked her up and down with a frown and furrowed brows. Like he was trying to find answers he knew he wasn't going to like. Then he looked back up into her eyes and asked, voice laced with concern, "Hey, kid? You're not fucked up in some kind of gang activity, are 'ya?"

At that, she shook her head quietly. For that, she supposed she should be grateful for right now. Who knows if she'd even be alive if the weasels had gotten their hands on her. It felt like her mind was slowly coming back to her, so she was able to guess what he was going to ask next, and her heart twisted in dread.

And just as she predicted, "... was this a guy, then, huh little lady?"

His words were careful but had an edge behind them, too. But she couldn't focus on why they would right at this minute. At the reminder of him, Poppy's lip started to quiver, and she looked away from this strangers kind- now narrowed- eyes while her ears pinned back. She didn't want to be here, having to explain whatever she had done to supposedly deserve to be hurt like this. Who would, really? The sense of vulnerability, like she would never be the same after this, was far more lonely than anything she had ever been through by far. She knew she must look pathetic right now, and she hated it...

'I just want to go home... I don't know what to do... Someone please help me...'

She couldn't bring herself to say a word despite the question, and she couldn't see the toons face to see if he was waiting paitently or just knew. But the silence that hung in the air was interrupted. By the quiet marsupial behind her no less. He sighed first, but not in a tired way that would indicate he was blaming her for anything. And when he spoke, he also had that strange and somewhat rough (but lovely and comforting, at least from the one in front of her right now) accent that she still couldn't place, "At least ask the girls name before you go on a crusade for her, man."

'A crusade? What?-'

"Oh, right. Uh-" She sucked in a breath again and looked back to the first kangaroo when she felt him delicately wrap his paws around her own. That feeling of security he brought with him came back, despite the eerie eyepatch he wore, and it felt like it was just them in that truck. No 'Rena' silently watching from the back of the vehicle, no taller toon assessing everything and messing with something behind her (it was clicking, whatever it was. Was he messing with the car dials or something?). Just her, and... This caring guy who she never got the name of, "What's your name, sweetheart?"

"... Po... Poppy." It hurt to speak right now, and she ignored the way that 'sweetheart' made her want to fall in his arms right now. She was just so, so exhausted right now... That had to be it, "And... And you?"

"Kingston." His- Kingstons one eye, despite holding a flicker of rage behind it that for some reason Poppy didn't feel the urge to shrink away from, grew soft as he straightened up. Still holding her hands (she didn't want him to let go. She wondered if he knew that since she had gripped onto him, as much as she could at least), he glanced at his friend behind him again before directing his attention to her again, "You wanna tell me where he lives?"

...

She shouldn't...

~

The whole car was silent as Kingston drove on, but that was fine with Poppy. Rena was in the back seat with her, painting her nails the same pretty red she was wearing. It was calming, really. Even if she didn't ready to smile now, just being able to turn off her brain and watch the other woman expertly applying the nail polish was just what she needed right now.

It kept the rabbit distracted long enough, until the vehicle came to a stop. And when she looked up towards the window, her heart froze again when she saw Ben's house.

And she was reminded that she was the reason why they were here, 'Why did I say anything?! Why didn't I ask to go home!? Kingston- What is he gonna do???' "K-King?"

"It's alright, Poppy." For a brief moment, he's focused. On the house, on whatever it was that the toon next to him passed him (it was glinting. Like metal), and whatever he was thinking about. But then, just before he pushed his car door open to exit, he glanced over his shoulder to her. The look in his eye almost scared her, but then it softened again (just for her?... No. No she shouldn't think like that. He was just being nice), "Just wait in the truck."

"... O-Ok." That was all she could say, even with her fear. And she couldn't bring herself to care about what happened next (as long as he kept looking at her like that. Giving her the look that told her he'll take care of her everything. That he wouldn't let anyone hurt her again...)

The marsupial nodded and turned away from her again, that look returning in his eye again, "Take the wheel, Ryan. Drive her 'round the block'." Was all he told the man in the passenger seat before hopping out of the truck.

While Ryan silently climbed into the drivers seat, Poppy scrambled to the window that faced the rundown, suburban house. Ignoring Rena's exasperated, "I'm not done, yet! Get back here!" The rabbit felt like she was a kid again and listening to her parents argue in the next room; heart gripped in dread, eyes wide and feeling like she was to blame as she watched Kingston bound towards the house. She even flinched as she watched him kick the door down just before the truck turned down the block, even if she couldn't hear it from inside the car, "King!"

"S'alright. He's got everythin' covered." Was all Ryan said in the front, unreadable eyes on the road (though... Poppy could swear she could see a hint of sadness under it all). He was straightforward and, even if he wasn't being gruff with her, it did little to ease her.

"But- But Ben! He'll..." 'Kingston is going to get hurt! I have to-'

"Don't worry, sweetie. It ain't King you should be worried about~"

Now that definitely didn't help (... maybe a little. For King's safety at least). The poor bunny was shaking as she turned back towards the blonde kangaroo, who was now grinning wickedly. Like she knew something Poppy didn't want to know. But regardless, the toon sat in stunned silence, glancing between the other toons and trying to think of what to do now until Rena straightened back up in her seat and gestured her back over, "Now c'mon. Let me wipe that polish off your finger before it dries up. We still gotta do the second coat."

Poppy didn't want to. Well, she did, but she didn't, too. She wanted to just dash out the truck, go after Kingston, and beg Ben not to hurt him. She opened her mouth, ready to ask Ryan to turn around. But it was caught in her throat (like she knew that it wasn't necessary). And Rena just rolled her blue eyes and grabbed the white paw to pull her closer again, "Stop your worrying. Kingstons gonna be fine."

"But... But..." Poppy trailed off as Rena got back to work on her nails. She could still feel the panic coursing through her, but her exhaustion was catching up to her as well. That, and remembering how there wasn't a lick of uncertainty in Kingston's eye before. Almost like he was ready to face anything in that moment (like he's done this before)... At that moment, remembering the way Kingston held her and how he hadn't raised his voice at her even once tonight, that was what calmed her. Not Ryan's quiet assurance, not Rena's attention. It was King that convinced her to just stay seated and breathe.

~

She had lost track of the time. But Rena got to finish her nails- and it did get Poppy to smile the tiniest bit despite her split lip. But Ryan pulled up in front of the house again, and she looked up out the window just like last time. And see him.

There was no Ben, only Kingston. He was sitting on the front porch, leaning on his knees like he was just taking a break from yard work. But there was a cigarette between his teeth now, and there was red all over his face. That alone made Poppy gasp in shock. But her breath was really taken away when he looked up and locked eyes with her through the backseat window.

He just grinned at her, like he had missed her, and waved. And despite the sight of blood, Poppy waved back.

'He did something... He really did something... He's ok...' The rabbit thought, watching Kingston and Ryan with wide brown eyes. Ryan had stepped out of the drivers seat to meet his friend, who had stood up by now and was making his way back to the vehicle. It looked like Ryan passed Kingston a handkerchief to wipe away the red, and the two exchanged words that Poppy couldn't make out, before they headed back to the truck.

Ryan was in the passengers seat and King behind the wheel again. When he turned to face her again, she could see hints of the blood smudged across his whole face, but she didn't feel afraid. She felt... She didn't know what she felt, honestly. But right now, she could care less, "You alright, Poppy?"

"... I am now." The way her name sounded coming from him, how he said it... She wished she could switch seats with Ryan, now. (It was a little scary, considering what the marsupial just did. But he was also good to her, too... He couldn't be so bad, right?)

The smile came back. The smile that seemed to be reserved just for her tonight. And it looked like he knew she wanted to get closer- or maybe that was just in her head. But he also seemed to see how exhausted she was, and just turned back to shift the truck into drive, "Let's get 'ya home, sweetheart. Where do 'ya live?"

"Not too far..."

~

Poppy wasn't ready for the vehicle to come to a stop the third time that night, this time in front of her apartment complex. She wanted to just stay in this new haven with these strange but friendly people (with Kingston), but she knew she couldn't stay. It was time to go back home.

She bade them all a whispered goodbye (she hoped they could hear. Her throat was still killing her hours later), and had reached over to offer Kingston his jacket back and squeeze his shoulder in gratitude, and felt her heart skip a beat when he had grabbed her paw again and promised she was going to be ok now. She opened her door and stepped out onto the sidewalk, but was surprised to see Rena follow her out, "Rena?"

"Just making sure you make it up the stairs." The woman claimed with a flip of her hair, "You look like you could use some crutches."

"Oh... Thank you." That last comment was a hard reminder of her condition, but still. It was sweet of the lady to help her upstairs. She couldn't see Kingston now (she wished she could see his eye one last time), but she just took a deep breath and led Rena inside her home building.

It was a good thing Rena was there. Poppy had almost tripped a few times. But they made it to the third floor with no problem. And now it was really time to say goodbye. Even though all she wanted was to collapse in bed, Poppy glanced down to her nails before looking up into Rena's eyes one more time, "Thank you. You made my nails pretty."

"Red looks good on them." Rena just shrugged. There wasn't the warm care in her voice or frame like Kingston had. Just an amused smirk on her lips before she turned on her heel towards the stairwell, "We should do each other's nails again, sometime. Cya~"

Poppy nodded, and was just about to open the door to her apartment, but stopped herself, "... Wait, Rena?"

"Hm?"

The woman looked at her over her shoulder, assuring the rabbit she had her attention. Poppy thought back to Kingston, wishing she had said this before. But all she could do now was leave a message, "Can you tell King I said thank you? For..." 'Stopping when he saw me. Pulling me into the car. Wrapping me up. Comforting me. Saving me.' "... For being nice."

In a second, something flashed in the older toons' eyes, and her grin faltered. It was hard to pinpoint what it was right now, when she could barely stand. But Rena just shrugged her shoulders again, still smirking, "I'll give him the message. Get some sleep."

Without waiting for another word, Rena headed back downstairs. Once the click clack of her heels faded away, Poppy was once again alone that night.

...

Making her way inside her apartment, everythinv seemed to pass by her. She wasn't even sure how she made it in bed, but all she could think about were the three kangaroos. Even with the pain under her bandages, Ben was almost like a ghost in her memory; now being outshined by those sweet strangers. By Kingston. The way he cared about her more than her boyfriend had for the past couple of months... Even if it turned out this was some kind of surreal and vived dream, she hoped that she wouldn't forget the man her subconscious made for her.

And now, snuggling one of her pillows as tight as she could, all she wished at that moment was that she had asked Kingston if she could have come home with him tonight.

~

Omg I meant to write this so long ago. But I hope you enjoy this ^^ I still love this AU!

Wait In the Truck is an AU based on the song- Wait In The Truck (by HARDY and Lainey Wilson).

Kingston's driving around town one night with Rena and Ryan- maybe heading home, maybe going to do a job, maybe going to get late-night groceries- or maybe Rena was just bored and acting insufferable so they're taking her out for a walk XD Whatever it is, it all completely dissapears from King's head the moment he sees that hunched, tired-looking girl covered in bruises and some of her own blood wondering weekly down the street.

Usually a Look like that wouldn't bother King- bad shit happens in the city all the time, whether it's Vegas or Hollywood. If it was anyone else he'd just figure they got mugged and keep going. But, and this is cliche as fuck (but so underrated), Poppy was different. Something about her big sad eyes (still pretty, no matter how filled with tears) made him act like an idiot; Slamming on the breaks as hard as he can suddenly, making everyone in the car shoot forward and curse.

"Fucken 'ell- "

"Gah! King, my nails!! I was painting them back here, and you knew that!!- "

The other two complain, but King's already out of the car- rushing to chuck his jacket over Poppy's startled shoulders and ask her a million questions- shit are you okay?? What the hell happened here, darlin'?? You run into some thugs?? Here, please, let us get you home- Do you need somethin to eat?? Rena! Do you have any fucking water!?-

Poppy doesn't speak- she can't. She's in a state, and in shock of what's happening now, but something about King definitely sets her at ease so she let's him guide her gently to the car and sit her in the driver's seat so she can rest and takes the bottle of water waived in fromt of her face by a manicured hand coming from the back. Her legs were killing her, afterall.

Kingston assesses her injuries, taking care of the ones he can, but something about them is... odd. Something personal about them. "Hey kid... you're not fucked up in some gang activity, are ya?"

She shakes her head, and she copies her. Cuz, nah. Course not. Not this little sweetheart.

But then, how...

"... was this a guy, then, huh little lady?"

Her ears flatten against her head and Kingston's mouth immediately stretches into a horrible scowl- he hasn't known this chickie for 5 minutes but he already feels so fucking protective of her. And, besides- beating on your girl is just bad fucken taste. His girl actually deserves it sometimes, and he'd still never ever hurt her.

Kingston looked up past Poppy's head and shared a look with Ryan, who sighs; fully understanding. "At least ask the girls name before you go on a crusade for her, man."

"Oh, right. Uh- "

~

After some introductions XD (King holding both of Pop's hands in his delicately the whole time), King helps Poppy into the back-seat with Rena who starts to paint Poppy's nails a pretty red shade matching her own. Whether it was to distract her or for purely selfish Boredom reasons, Poppy's never sure.

King drives all the way to Ben's house, information he got out of Poppy obviously, tells Ryan to grab the wheel and drive the girl outta here, jumps out and RUNS into the house. The last thing Poppy sees before Ryan drives away is King using one strong leg to kick down the fucking door (he has no subtly).

~

Ten minutes later Ryan drives back by the house; he doesn't stop, but they do see Kingston with blood on his face having a smoke on the front doorstep, the rest of the house still.

Then Ryan took Poppy home, Rena deposited her at the door, and they left.

Thus ends the most exciting night of Poppy's life. She never expects to see those people again, half thinking that was a dream when she wakes up the next morning, when she sees the news the next day that her... ex... boyfriend was found with a bullet hole in his forehead. And that the guy (*cough* the very handsome guy) would be found guilty and get 50 Years in prison (with possibility of parole after 40).

~~~

Poppy visits him every week for those 40 Years. Gratefulness turns into genuine like and that turns into mutual feelings as Kingston flirts and falls in love with the pretty girls eyes turning happy.

So the first thing that King does when he gets out is kiss Poppy hard.

(I hope this was coherent and isn't too choppy XD I'm doing laundry and watching The Librarians at the same time here XD 😅 I also hope work is good!! ^^ Rest when you get home ^^ )

I NEED MORE OF THIS MAN!!! I NEED THIS ANIMATED! I NEED THIS IN A BOOK!!! I NEED THIS!!!!!!!!

I will not apolagizee for the thought dump imma drop on this ask like a BOMB-

Ohhhhh my god. Ok ok ok. I hope this is coherent XD I'm way too excited!!! Though first off; I got so sad when you said Kingston was in prison was in jail for 40 years. If he's 50 and she's almost 30, that means she'd be 70 and he'd be dead in prison! But then I remembered the line 'her ears pinned back' and realized that they're their immortal toon selves here and was relieved again XD (though it did get me thinking. If toons are immortal, does that mean their prison sentences would be much harsher in terms of years? Would that take part in toons striving for equality in the future? 🤔)

I wanted to write Poppy's POV of meeting Kingston so bad!!! But I don't have enough time XD but- Poppy would be panicking in the truck as Ryan drives away, fearing for Kingston!!!! (Yes, King comes off as strong and sweet, even to her shocked state. But when you've lived with an abuser, they can make you think they're untouchable). I can just see Ryan calmly assuring Poppy that King will be just fine, knowing exactly what's gonna happen. And Rena says it in a more sinister way, "It ain't Kingston you should be worried about, sweetheart~"

And- usually Ben doesn't go that far. Even when drinking. Usually, he talks a lot of shit. Verbal abuse (though if Poppy stayed with him, she would have been slapped *side eyes the weasel step-father timeline). But here? For one, it's an AU and Ben is awful no matter what, so I'll say he went that far. But also I'm imagining a day or two before that night, when they were on a date that was just leaving Poppy exhausted, a guy was flirting with her and she didn't turn him down right away. If anything, she actually lit up. Even though she had no intention to cheat or anything, it felt nice to have someone say nice things about you (though as you can imagine, Ben made her guilt feel worse. His anger festered, until he 'dealt' with her 'acting like a whore'. Thank God Kingston shows up)

Alright let's get onto the main thing here; Poppy seeing Kingston in prison!!!!

For starters, she wanted to thank him and apologize for getting him arrested. He wouldn't be separated from his friends and wife if it weren't for her (I NEED TO KNOW HOW KING RESPONDS TO POPPY TRYING TO APOLOGIZE! PLEASE HANNAH!). But, just from the first visit, along with remembering how kind he was to her despite not knowing her, she wants to see him again. And keep visiting. It's partially a way to try to repay him; check on him, make sure he's safe and doing ok in prison, but also because she wants to know him. Poppy wants to know who this marsupial is.

She'll also try to keep in contact with Rena and Ryan. And it's through them that she learns even more about their lives and Kingston! Ohhh boy I can imagine all she's gonna learn.

Ok I better do the rest in dot points XD

Poppy asking Kingston how he did it. How he was able to just take another person's life, even if they were horrible. To her, it's unimaginable. Even if it is for another person. She doesn't ask him angrily, but rather genuine curiosity of this man. How would Kingston react to not only her question, but her explaining her own views on killing?

Even though they see each other once a week, Poppy likes to write him letters. The guards check the mail, so she doesn't put in how his gang is doing (I'll get to that trust me-). But just happy little things about her life, Ryan and Rena, and Toontown. Just trying to give Kingston hope for these long years ^^ she'll even put some photos in the envelope ^^

THE LYRICS 'I don't think he's an angel; an angel wouldn't do what he did' BEING POPS' EXACT THOUGHTS!!! She's talking to Ryan in private, because she can't see King and Rena would tease her, and she tells him, "An angel wouldn't do what he did. What he has done... But he's that special to me."

Imagine that as Poppy falls for Kingston more and more, she tries to subtly talk to Rena about it. She sees by now that they have a... Complicated open relationship. But she doesn't want to tear a marriage apart, either. And Rena just smirks and goes "I get it. You wanna fuck my husband." She doesn't usually refer to King as her husband, but she did it then to make Poppy feel the discomfort and guilt 😅 also! "Do you always fall for guys who kill for 'ya?~" Needless to say, Poppy knows she has Rena's blessing 😅

Imagine Poppy and Rena hanging out together, and Rena is being herself as usual; looking for her next prey. And then she sees a guy approach Poppy, but gets shocked when she kindly turns him away? Did that girl really just give up a nice ride?? And Poppy simply just shrugs, "I'm in love with Kingston. I don't want anyone else.". How would Rena respond to what loyalty looks like? XD

POPPY'S CONFESSION!!! I also wanted to write this, but again; no time XD but here; feeling all giggly and happy with all of Kings' flirts, feeling encouraged by his reciprocated crush and Rena's lack of care, she hesitates before they fully depart. She gestures for King to come closer to the glass separating them. Closer. Closer. And when he's nearly pressed against the glass, she presses a loving, lingering kiss to where his lips would be. She pulls away and feels anxious, but also excited as she watches Kingstons reaction.

Poppy showing up to the jail in more nice dresses, wanting to look nice for her jail bird love 🥰🥰🥰 she can ignore the looks she receives. As long as she has her kangaroo (hopefully he can ignore them while behind bars 😅)

Their visits growing from flirty friends to pure love 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 the guards and prisoners can see the difference in Kingston before and after every visit Poppy makes. How much the two adore the other and desperately want the glass to just disappear!!! Kingston getting to see how bubbly and sweet Poppy is now that she's no longer with Ben!? Poppy being the reason Kingston behaves himself so he can get out of jail early!? My heart!-

Poppy becoming a bigger part in the gang, in a way. It's not really a secret that the little bunny has been visiting the boss. Not to mention getting closer to Ryan and Rena, the current bosses while King is in jail. She hasn't done anything, and yet these giant, tough-as-nails thugs are scared of upsetting the little lady XD

And now, the moment I've been waiting for... Poppy and Kingstons first kiss.

The drive to the jail had been so nervewracking. Poppy had to resist pacing as she waited for Ryan to return with Kingston. She couldn't pinpoint why she felt so anxious, her mind and heart had been racing too fast for her to focus. But the second her eyes locked with the marsupials, seeing his dark eye wide in recognition and love and dressed in his former black suit once again, it felt like time itself had stood still. Seeing her love here, truly here...

Anyone watching, a guard, prisoner, or even the taller kangaroo that had escorted King out in the first place, couldn't have seen the two toons move. In a blink of an eye, within a heartbeat, Poppy was in Kingstons arms, legs wrapped around his waist, and two sets of lips locked together in a desperate, passionate first kiss.

Poppy couldn't believe it, even now. She didn't even feel fear of this all being a dream; all she could focus on now was her darling kangaroo and finally being able to touch the love of her life. Being able to feel his coarse fur under her fingers, his strong and protective arms finally pulling her close like he did all those years ago. The way he held her so close and kissed her- Oh god, the way he kissed her. One of his hands tangled in her hair and pulling her even closer, hot lips crashed onto her own, sucking on her tongue as if he was trying to commit her flavor to memory?? It was almost worth the four decades of being apart.

"I- I love you!" She managed to breathe out in-between kisses, not wanting to part from Kingston but needing to tell him what was in her heart. Even if she had told him so many times from the other side of the glass wall, she needed him to hear her say it now. While they were finally, finally together and could love each other freely, "I love you! King, I- Oh god, I love you so much!"

Ohhh this took me way too long to answer. I was hoping to offer more 😅 I'm so in love with this AU!!! We need to discuss this more!!! If you have more thoughts, please do not hesitate to tell me more!!!

[slashingdisneypasta]

waaaAHHHHHHHHHH THIS IS SO CUTE I CANTTTTTTTT XD Thank you so so so much for writing that!!! Ahhhz my heart is so warm <3<3<3<3<3

Under the cut are my thoughts on Kingston and only wanting one woman.

First of all... the sad 😅 Rena kinda took all the life out of King while they were together. His original character was very angry all the time, very dangerous with his mood swings (a little psychotic), and very unhappy. Obviously the character has changed since then, but I think he was very like that during the middle years of his and Rena's marriage. After they cooled off from the insanely in love honeymoon stage (which to their credit- lasted a little over the decade including their teen years from 16-19) but before they decide to separate (at least- in the Poppy or x reader 👀 timeline. Otherwise he ends up mellowing out with age. Loses the will to care about what Rena does), King was very work-oriented. And well you know what that work is 😅 So a lot of the time he was angry, aching to hurt someone, and just plainly unhappy. Except for times spent with Ryan and Rena alone ^^ (Remember- he didn't know know that Rena ever cheated on him. He just had terrible suspicions. He 'knew', but it was never official)

So yeah, he wasn't thinking about any other women. Definetly not when he and Rena were mad for eachother and not later on.

The reason he didn't think if any other women when he and Rena were together together, not even in passing not even by accident, is because when King falls for someone he falls s o hard and he becomes s o beguiled that he can only think of them ^^ He's really like that. He loves very simply (If he wants you there's no question) and whole-heartedly.

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Ehem. Just dropping in to let Poppy know that before Poppy- Kingston never even thought if women apart from Rena. Not even in a 'I'd hit' kind of way, even during those 'non monogymous stages' Rena put them through. Even Ryan thinks that about some women he sees. King just wasn't interested.

This is for various reasons, some kinda sad, but the point I want Poppy to take in is the fact she was SO CUTE and so wonderful she catapulted King out of his slump and he w i l l tell her that XD

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Kingston... You mean to tell me that he really only wanted one gal?? He was the kind of guy who believed in soulmates or first loves?? Ok maybe not that extreme (unless?? 👀). But he was the kind of guy where literally nobody else mattered other than his S/O!? Wicked, you're killing me here!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

And... And Rena still cheated on him (before they worked out being open)?? She still left him behind!? Rena, I love you, but why!? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

What other reasons are there that Kingston only focuses on his one gal? You said some are sad; are all those sad reasons because of Rena? Mr. And Mrs. Kangaroo don't seem like they struggled with their marriage... (wicked I swear if they had their own rough patches that shaped how Kingston views love, you owe me a new heart 😭😂).

And!!! For Poppy!! Ohhhh my god. She's got no idea how to handle this. This sounds like a plot to a romance film; how could little old, anxious, stays-at-home her have broken a man like KING out of his slump???

I'm just imagining King decides to bring this up randomly while they're cuddling on the couch, watching a nice movie, or reading together. Poppy laughs softly, very flattered but not really letting this information sink in, "Oh, King. You're too sweet to me." until Kingston tilts her head up so she can see the earnest love in his eyes, "No, darlin'. I'm serious. 'Yer the only other woman I've wanted. Ain't no one like 'ya."

And then Poppy stops, looks almost like a deer in headlights as she fully realizes the way he's holding her, how he's looking at her. And it hits her so hard that she's got someone who loves and treasures her THIS much. She has to look away and cover her face with her sweater or in his shoulder, feeling overwhelmed with this but so happy and loved, even if she has no idea how someone like her got a guy like King. And Kingston can't help but laugh and fall even harder for his adorable little lady, "King!" // "Haha, what, doll? I'm just tellin' the truth!" // *flustered, happy girlfriend noises* "I love you too!"

She loves him so much. He makes her feel like the luckiest gal in the world. She wants Kingston to know how happy he makes her and how this new information affects her heart ❤️

[wicked1will0sparkles]

SO MUCH TO RESPOND TO-

First of all thank you so so much for this responce!! I'm riveted by the angst and anger here.

First of all- A fic with Shiny or Greasy protecting Poppy from a creep in a bar sounds SO GOOD!! Imagine its b o t h of then. Together. Whether it's a Greasypop x Platonic!Shiny, a Shinypop x Platonic!Greasy, a Griny x Platonic!Poppy (!!!! That's my favourite XD ) or they're all just friends (Or a throuple)-- I would read the h e l l out of that XD I love the concept, I actually have a draft of the same plot again but with Dale and Wayne XD (And possibly Norman, but I find it easier to believe he'd do the right thing and I wanna play with the 'killing crew's morality. Maybe a Norman cameo at the end XD)

Now onto the actual topic here 😅 XD and my responce here is a b s o l u t e l y everywhere, I'm so sorry 😅😅😅 I dunno how you make such coherent essays on this stuff, I'm so jealous. My shit is all over the floor. Goodluck making sense of this! 😅 I put sub headings so it m a y b e makes a bit more sense- but I need to go to bed so it's probably crazy nonsense anyway 😅 Again I'm so sorry!! I'm waffling.

Shiny's Suspicions+Poppy's Suspicions+How the Weasels deal with their Suspicions.

Ohhhhh, now I'm imagining the first time Shiny meets baby Lottie, and she's getting vague responses about where the Thing came from or even no responses (everyone's avoiding the question- Smartass doesn't wanna talk about it with anyone but Pops at least, and his men are there for him. They're not gonna say shit, case closed.), and she starts to get... suspicious. After a bit of dogging she gets enough information for alarm bells to ring and she looks at Poppy and she looks g r i m-- and that's all the information she needs.

They talk about it quietly together later after Smartass leaves for the car, and either Gready or Wheezy tap on the bench between them. Kind of out-of-character, he looks stern and almost threatening at them. Almost (he mostky looks worried). He tells them, in a low voice, not to push it. Leave the boss alone on this.

The way he says it makes them think their might be consequences if they do.

(Wheezy and/or Greasy sticking up for and protecting Smartass in their own ways is something I n e e d. Actually I need them all to do that- I know Psy laughed and pointed when Smartass got dipped but p e r s o n a l l y, I think he'd laugh no matter who was in there. He's crazy! Laughing is probably his resonce to any emotion 😅😅😅 So imagine Psycho crouching in front of Smartass and growling at Rena when they meet again. Or Stupid getting a Bad Feeling about her and standing close to Smarty during the interaction-- ready to keep her from getting too close).

And- a follow up thought! Imagine if Smartass actually h e a r s Shiny and Poppy discussing what to tell Lottie is she ever asks about her mother. Like they were at the bar when he came in and they didn't see him approach or something. Imagine he just tells them, in a very no-arguments kind of careful tone, that they tell her she doesn't have a mum. Cuz she doesn't- she's got him and if she really needs a mum figure she has Greasy. Or... *he simply nods to Poppy*. But they don't tell her about the note, and they don't say anything about the woman. That's his job.

(Also- I just love Shiny's attitude towards the whole situation here 👌She is a BAAAAABE.

)

Shiny trying to kick Rena's ass:

And- NOW I REALLY WANNA SEE SHINY LUNGE AT RENA. BUT LOTTIE GRABS HER- SHE'S NOT PUTTING UP WITH ANY BULLSHIT, SHE IS MORE NO-NONSENSE THEN ANYONE HAS EVER SEEN HER AND SHE GIVES SHINY OVER TO WHEEZY LIKE 'CALM HER DOWN.'. AND HE LISTENS, BECAUSE HE CAN HEAR THE DEADLY TONE IN HER VOICE.

As far as Lottie is concerned, this is not Shiny's fight. This isn't even her fight. If Smartass wants to beat her ass for what she did, fine. But it's not their business. (I changed my mind from her fighting Rena. I think Lottie would mostly retain her composure even here. It would take more then that to make her snap.) She s p e a k s to Rena, mostly telling her that if she comes near her again she won't stop Shiny, but she doesn't step near her and the look she gives her is as cold as ice (she learnt it from greasy). Then she simply leaves... and I can imagine her crying with one of her uncles, later; overwhelmed.

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Poppy and King:

Ohhhhhh boy. I need Poppy and King to have a talk about this- even just a few words. A look. I need Poppy to realise he knew!! Oh, boy- Imagine all the secrets come out when everybody is in the room (of course 😅 XD ). Poppy realises he knew when he doesn't look at all surprised, just frustrated.

"You k n e w about this??... How- How could y- "

"Poppy." "I... " He almost doesn't have a responce. He can't explain himself. It's Rena. He thinks. He's always covered up her mistakes. He's always saved her. Thats hos job. . "... just let us go." He ends up saying, before tipping his hat down over his eyes and the 3 kangaroos leave the scene.

Ryan through all of this:

I don't know if I've mentioned how Ryan feels about all this?? In case I havent: If this is n o t the universe where he finds out early on and goes looking for his niece, he's the m o s t in the dark until the final revelation. There's a reason Rena told KING and not HIM. Ryan would never help her with this, he wouldn't even look at her if she told him what happened-- and she knew that. In this universe... I think Ryan would leave with his sister and his friend, but only to let them know privately what he thought of their actions. Then he'd leave to go see what he can do to help his niece. Can he apologise for what his family did?? No... but he can, at least, show her that not everyone on her mothers side is terrible. That she's not half terrible. She needs family right now and goddamnit he's gonna be there, if she wants him. Ryan already loves his niece deeply and would do anything for her and he only met her 2 seconds ago.)

WAIT.

Something just occurred to me that I dont think we've ever talked about. A very terrible one, so- trigger warning for sexual assault (the whole Lottie conception thing).

So Rena fucks black-out-drunk Smartass on a really bad night after a terrible fight with King. She was under the influence of hard drugs, but, still- she was more Aware, then he was. He resembled her husband, and in her fucked-up, drug-addled mind, gravitated towards him. Used him. Left early and got pregnant.

It was a fucked up situation all around but Rena was definitely the instigater and in a bad place head-wise; emotionally erratic and a loose canon.

Well... in the universe where they all know eachother eventually- does Shiny k n o w??? Does Poppy know??? If King found out about Lottie, Rena would definitely tell him the whole story. But I don't think she'd go around telling just anyone (or if she'd even care. Or think about it at all. Getting drunk and fucked up and doing 'fucked up shit' (little baby firefly reference for you to lighten the mood XD ) is an all the time kinda thing for her after all). And I doubt that Smartass would, either. So...

??? What do you think? Maybe King tells them. How do they react? 🤔

(Oh god what of LOTTIE found out. She already doesn't want her mother, now she's about to kick this woman's ass)

This... I knew we had to confront it when we started to ship our OC's together, but I was afraid to 😅😭😅😭

Hooooooooo boy. Ok. Lemme break this down. I've been simmering on this ask for the past couple of days cause I wanna D I S C U S S this-

First off- whether or not Poppy and Shiny know what Rena did.

Hm... I feel like it's kind of yes, kind of no? And Shiny knows more than Pops does. Obviously, they don't know who the mother is, and if Smartass can't remember that night, then he's either blocked the memory out or he was that black out drunk. I don't think the darker side of this would really sink in for Poppy early on because, although she does know creeps exist, she imagines them being more confrontational; she did kind of grow up sheltered, and the only creeps she's encountered in Downtown are those who aren't subtle. So she doesn't think about the consequences of leaving your drink open in a crowded bar, or someone waiting until you're inebriated and not sound of mind to invite you over to their place (i really really really want to write Poppy getting drugged at a bar while hanging out with Greasy or Shiny, and they notice and take care if shit. Kind of like your Jim x Reader drabble). It took her a while to realize that how she and Henry met was also pretty predatory on his part, though.

Remember when I told you I imagine Poppy actually being there the night Lottie was dropped off on their doorstep? I also see her, after getting over the shock of a baby in this mobster house, trying to help Smarty retrace his steps so they can figure out where the baby even came from, "Ok, do you remember where you were nine months ago?" "Who the hell keeps track a'that!?" "Nobody, but in this case, we really need to figure that out-" Whether Smartsss remembers and tells her or not, after thinking it over, I think Poppy would suspect that Smartass was also taken advantage of and is scared and sorry for him. She'll ask him if he's OK and assure him it wasn't his fault, even if he tries to brush it off. As usual, Poppy would go into well-meaning-but-kinda-overbearing mode. She hopes that maybe the mother was also drunk- it's still bad for them both, but it's better than if she soberly saw Smartass in the state he was in and slept with him still. She wouldn't be sure if she should keep Lottie's hope up for her mother in this case since they only know Smartass' side, and will listen if he or Lottie says they aren't interested in the possibility that her mother may come back.

Shiny on the other hand, she's encountered nearly every type of fucker you could think of, especially now that she works in the adult entertainment industry. She's even fallen victim to some of them in the past. It's part of why she's so ready to square up and gouge someone's eye out if they give her the wrong vibe- hell, when she's out with her gals, especially Poppy, she's sniffing out for creeps while having fun. It's just second nature to her at this point. So when she was told about baby Lottie and heard that Smartass had no memory of that night, her alarm bells were already ringing in her head. Even if she annoys Smartass, she does see him as kind of like a little brother... A little brother who's a little asshole and got little man issues, but a little brother all the same (yes, that means she sees Stu as her little brother too. And he's a whole lot nicer than her other adopted brother XD), so she's also got that protective streak in her despite constantly teasing him.

She wants to find the bitch who took advantage of him, and tells him they should go find the mother- not for Lotties sake, but for his. Shiny is headstrong, so it'd take a lot for the guys to convince her to don't bother if Smarty doesn't want to go through all that trouble. Shiny wouldn't approve if Poppy tried to encourage Lottoe to be hopeful about her mother. Even if she wasn't such a monster like Shiny is imagining her to be, she still left her daughter. In Shiny's eyes, that's inexcusable. But maybe this is why Shiny hates Rena so much; she got the vibes from that woman without even finding out she was Lotties mother.

So even though Poppy and Shiny don't know the whole story, they both do end up suspecting and worried for him. Shiny would have no issues against telling Lottie that her mother is a bad person, and Poppy is trying to figure out what to tell Lottie when she asks (honestly they'd probably sit down together and go back and forth, especially if this is after Lottie asked Poppy if shes her mother and Poppy needs advice). If either of them met Rena after this?? And found out what she did???? Hoooooo boy.

Shiny is gonna start swinging, regardless if they've fucked or not. Enough said. Rena is a weapons expert, but Shiny inherited her dad's honey badger crack-head determination. It's anyone's fight at that rate.

Poppy? Ohhhhh ho ho ho, it depends on their relationship. If she just remained uncomfortable around Rena (which would happen in the Pocho, or any weasel ship, timeline. I don't care how alluring Rena turns it up, Poppy ain't cheating on her S/O), then this gives her more incentive to stay away from her. I can see her confronting Rena, even if it has been years at this rate. How could she have gone after a drunken man?! Even if she was having a bad day!? Don't even get me started on Poppy's thoughts about Rena only coming back into Lottie's life when she wants something. The mama bear in her would really rear to the surface if that happened.

If she and Rena started a relationship though??? Oh... Oh hell no. This is so much worse than Rena dropping Poppy for Henry. Poppy also confronts Rena here, but she's so much more angry and disgusted than she was with the topic of Henry. If Rena doesn't show some kind of remose for what she did, Poppy will break up with her... She might break up with Rena anyway- which is pretty big in and of itself because, as I'm sure you've noticed, Poppy has never been the breaker in a relationship. How do you think Rena would respond to that?

Poppy, conflicted and unsure: Shouldn't we... Aren't we supposed to take her condition that night into consideration, too??

Now granted, Rena was also under the influence. But as you said, she was more aware. I think maybe this might make Poppy hesitate? She doesn't indulge in drugs (except that one time Wheezy got her high on weed by accident *cough*) and she prefers to drink on specific times, so she's not so in-tune with how inebriated someone can get and how in control they can be. Shiny, however, she is a hard drinker and smokes (she sticks to Marijuana herself, but she has had a few friends who indulged in more serious drugs. Her slasher self, though, indulges in them greatly), so she does know that there are various levels of sobriety and intoxication. And she's pretty sure Rena wasn't black out drunk like Smartass, especially since she actually remembers that night.

Shiny: that's actually a good point, Pops.

Shiny: *turns to Rena* do you remember what happened that night?

Rena: Yeah-

Shiny: Then kindly go fuck yourself with a sandpaper wrapped cactus that's tipped with E. Coli.

Now as for King... Poppy would have mixed feelings. It's obvious he's not like Rena and doesn't agree with what she does, but why are they still together?? Yes, he loves her, but... *looks at Rena and her cheating hoe-ass* yeah... Meanwhile, Shiny is suspicious of him if he's still with Rena afterall this. What kind of skeletons does he have in his closet?? Other than the obvious. She would try to keep Poppy away from King if this happened in the Kingpop timeline.

As for Lottie. Poppy wants to protect her, so she'll try to stop her from kicking Rena's ass. Yes, she's got training from the navy, but she won't let her little neice get hurt! Let her take care of this, sweetie. You and your father need to get away from this woman. Shiny would jump into the fight first... But she'd let Lottie get her kicks in too. And they can go get a drink at the bar afterwards and either sit in silence or talk about it, whatever Lottie would want.

So, tldr, Poppy and Shiny may not be told all the details, but they would start to suspect on their own. And Riny and Renpop would be nonexistent in this AU.

Fuuuuuuucccckkkk this hurt my heart so bad, especially the part of me that loves the Rena ships despite how dysfunctional they'd be. But we needed this too. What do you think?

[wicked1will0sparkles]

OHHHHHHHHHHHH F U C K THESE TWO ARE SO GONNA HAVE S E X AFTER THIS-

Ehem. Sorry, sorry. They will, though.

SARAH THESEEEEEE!! THESE ARE SO GOOODDDDDDDD!!! And- Omg!! Poppy trying to a p o l o g i s e to Kingston for all this?? Aghhh! I'm just imagining she, obviously, tries this on her f i r s t visit. She's just all-nerves and he's just all-excited XD Like, she's coming to bare her heart and soul and say she's so so sorry this happened but he's just happy to see her (he's actually not too fluffed about being in prison. Its kind of like a vacation from Rena, and his job. And he gets to brawl whenever he wants! XD Sure, the lack of freedom isn't great but, at least at this point, he's not too bothered by it. He'll get stir crazy later though). He's trying to flirt with her and she's trynna build up to 'i'm so sorry, i'm so sorry, i'm so sorry'.

When she finally DOES get to i'm so so so so so sorry!! King finally snaps out of his 'flirt mode' and looks confused. "hold on- wait- i'm not mad at you??" "well- i'm not saying you are. ... though maybe you should be, I- " "bunny, listen."

King will explain to Poppy pretty much that he h a t e s guys like Ben, and in his head he did what was perfectly fucken right.

... then he'll pop that charming smile right back on his face and continue attempting to flirt with her XD

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And??? Poppy asking King how he can kill??? King would just be pretty matter-o-fact about it, saying sweetheart, look- some people don't deserve to be here. i like that you dont think so, though. Means you aint one of 'em.

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Omg, Rena reacting to loyalty 😂😂😂 'Oh thats cute' 'if you don't want him, I'll take the bait'. In her head, she is thinking about it, though. Sure, she knew people were like that in the world (a hell of a lot of them actually), but she didn't personally know any of them until just now. It makes her think. She doesn't understand it... but it is interesting. She might have some questions for Poppy later XD

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AND THAT EXCERPT OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG THE PASSION AND THE LUST IS PALPABLEEEEEE!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Wait In the Truck is an AU based on the song- Wait In The Truck (by HARDY and Lainey Wilson).

Kingston's driving around town one night with Rena and Ryan- maybe heading home, maybe going to do a job, maybe going to get late-night groceries- or maybe Rena was just bored and acting insufferable so they're taking her out for a walk XD Whatever it is, it all completely dissapears from King's head the moment he sees that hunched, tired-looking girl covered in bruises and some of her own blood wondering weekly down the street.

Usually a Look like that wouldn't bother King- bad shit happens in the city all the time, whether it's Vegas or Hollywood. If it was anyone else he'd just figure they got mugged and keep going. But, and this is cliche as fuck (but so underrated), Poppy was different. Something about her big sad eyes (still pretty, no matter how filled with tears) made him act like an idiot; Slamming on the breaks as hard as he can suddenly, making everyone in the car shoot forward and curse.

"Fucken 'ell- "

"Gah! King, my nails!! I was painting them back here, and you knew that!!- "

The other two complain, but King's already out of the car- rushing to chuck his jacket over Poppy's startled shoulders and ask her a million questions- shit are you okay?? What the hell happened here, darlin'?? You run into some thugs?? Here, please, let us get you home- Do you need somethin to eat?? Rena! Do you have any fucking water!?-

Poppy doesn't speak- she can't. She's in a state, and in shock of what's happening now, but something about King definitely sets her at ease so she let's him guide her gently to the car and sit her in the driver's seat so she can rest and takes the bottle of water waived in fromt of her face by a manicured hand coming from the back. Her legs were killing her, afterall.

Kingston assesses her injuries, taking care of the ones he can, but something about them is... odd. Something personal about them. "Hey kid... you're not fucked up in some gang activity, are ya?"

She shakes her head, and she copies her. Cuz, nah. Course not. Not this little sweetheart.

But then, how...

"... was this a guy, then, huh little lady?"

Her ears flatten against her head and Kingston's mouth immediately stretches into a horrible scowl- he hasn't known this chickie for 5 minutes but he already feels so fucking protective of her. And, besides- beating on your girl is just bad fucken taste. His girl actually deserves it sometimes, and he'd still never ever hurt her.

Kingston looked up past Poppy's head and shared a look with Ryan, who sighs; fully understanding. "At least ask the girls name before you go on a crusade for her, man."

"Oh, right. Uh- "

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After some introductions XD (King holding both of Pop's hands in his delicately the whole time), King helps Poppy into the back-seat with Rena who starts to paint Poppy's nails a pretty red shade matching her own. Whether it was to distract her or for purely selfish Boredom reasons, Poppy's never sure.

King drives all the way to Ben's house, information he got out of Poppy obviously, tells Ryan to grab the wheel and drive the girl outta here, jumps out and RUNS into the house. The last thing Poppy sees before Ryan drives away is King using one strong leg to kick down the fucking door (he has no subtly).

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Ten minutes later Ryan drives back by the house; he doesn't stop, but they do see Kingston with blood on his face having a smoke on the front doorstep, the rest of the house still.

Then Ryan took Poppy home, Rena deposited her at the door, and they left.

Thus ends the most exciting night of Poppy's life. She never expects to see those people again, half thinking that was a dream when she wakes up the next morning, when she sees the news the next day that her... ex... boyfriend was found with a bullet hole in his forehead. And that the guy (*cough* the very handsome guy) would be found guilty and get 50 Years in prison (with possibility of parole after 40).

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Poppy visits him every week for those 40 Years. Gratefulness turns into genuine like and that turns into mutual feelings as Kingston flirts and falls in love with the pretty girls eyes turning happy.

So the first thing that King does when he gets out is kiss Poppy hard.

(I hope this was coherent and isn't too choppy XD I'm doing laundry and watching The Librarians at the same time here XD 😅 I also hope work is good!! ^^ Rest when you get home ^^ )

I NEED MORE OF THIS MAN!!! I NEED THIS ANIMATED! I NEED THIS IN A BOOK!!! I NEED THIS!!!!!!!!

I will not apolagizee for the thought dump imma drop on this ask like a BOMB-

Ohhhhh my god. Ok ok ok. I hope this is coherent XD I'm way too excited!!! Though first off; I got so sad when you said Kingston was in prison was in jail for 40 years. If he's 50 and she's almost 30, that means she'd be 70 and he'd be dead in prison! But then I remembered the line 'her ears pinned back' and realized that they're their immortal toon selves here and was relieved again XD (though it did get me thinking. If toons are immortal, does that mean their prison sentences would be much harsher in terms of years? Would that take part in toons striving for equality in the future? 🤔)

I wanted to write Poppy's POV of meeting Kingston so bad!!! But I don't have enough time XD but- Poppy would be panicking in the truck as Ryan drives away, fearing for Kingston!!!! (Yes, King comes off as strong and sweet, even to her shocked state. But when you've lived with an abuser, they can make you think they're untouchable). I can just see Ryan calmly assuring Poppy that King will be just fine, knowing exactly what's gonna happen. And Rena says it in a more sinister way, "It ain't Kingston you should be worried about, sweetheart~"

And- usually Ben doesn't go that far. Even when drinking. Usually, he talks a lot of shit. Verbal abuse (though if Poppy stayed with him, she would have been slapped *side eyes the weasel step-father timeline). But here? For one, it's an AU and Ben is awful no matter what, so I'll say he went that far. But also I'm imagining a day or two before that night, when they were on a date that was just leaving Poppy exhausted, a guy was flirting with her and she didn't turn him down right away. If anything, she actually lit up. Even though she had no intention to cheat or anything, it felt nice to have someone say nice things about you (though as you can imagine, Ben made her guilt feel worse. His anger festered, until he 'dealt' with her 'acting like a whore'. Thank God Kingston shows up)

Alright let's get onto the main thing here; Poppy seeing Kingston in prison!!!!

For starters, she wanted to thank him and apologize for getting him arrested. He wouldn't be separated from his friends and wife if it weren't for her (I NEED TO KNOW HOW KING RESPONDS TO POPPY TRYING TO APOLOGIZE! PLEASE HANNAH!). But, just from the first visit, along with remembering how kind he was to her despite not knowing her, she wants to see him again. And keep visiting. It's partially a way to try to repay him; check on him, make sure he's safe and doing ok in prison, but also because she wants to know him. Poppy wants to know who this marsupial is.

She'll also try to keep in contact with Rena and Ryan. And it's through them that she learns even more about their lives and Kingston! Ohhh boy I can imagine all she's gonna learn.

Ok I better do the rest in dot points XD

Poppy asking Kingston how he did it. How he was able to just take another person's life, even if they were horrible. To her, it's unimaginable. Even if it is for another person. She doesn't ask him angrily, but rather genuine curiosity of this man. How would Kingston react to not only her question, but her explaining her own views on killing?

Even though they see each other once a week, Poppy likes to write him letters. The guards check the mail, so she doesn't put in how his gang is doing (I'll get to that trust me-). But just happy little things about her life, Ryan and Rena, and Toontown. Just trying to give Kingston hope for these long years ^^ she'll even put some photos in the envelope ^^

THE LYRICS 'I don't think he's an angel; an angel wouldn't do what he did' BEING POPS' EXACT THOUGHTS!!! She's talking to Ryan in private, because she can't see King and Rena would tease her, and she tells him, "An angel wouldn't do what he did. What he has done... But he's that special to me."

Imagine that as Poppy falls for Kingston more and more, she tries to subtly talk to Rena about it. She sees by now that they have a... Complicated open relationship. But she doesn't want to tear a marriage apart, either. And Rena just smirks and goes "I get it. You wanna fuck my husband." She doesn't usually refer to King as her husband, but she did it then to make Poppy feel the discomfort and guilt 😅 also! "Do you always fall for guys who kill for 'ya?~" Needless to say, Poppy knows she has Rena's blessing 😅

Imagine Poppy and Rena hanging out together, and Rena is being herself as usual; looking for her next prey. And then she sees a guy approach Poppy, but gets shocked when she kindly turns him away? Did that girl really just give up a nice ride?? And Poppy simply just shrugs, "I'm in love with Kingston. I don't want anyone else.". How would Rena respond to what loyalty looks like? XD

POPPY'S CONFESSION!!! I also wanted to write this, but again; no time XD but here; feeling all giggly and happy with all of Kings' flirts, feeling encouraged by his reciprocated crush and Rena's lack of care, she hesitates before they fully depart. She gestures for King to come closer to the glass separating them. Closer. Closer. And when he's nearly pressed against the glass, she presses a loving, lingering kiss to where his lips would be. She pulls away and feels anxious, but also excited as she watches Kingstons reaction.

Poppy showing up to the jail in more nice dresses, wanting to look nice for her jail bird love 🥰🥰🥰 she can ignore the looks she receives. As long as she has her kangaroo (hopefully he can ignore them while behind bars 😅)

Their visits growing from flirty friends to pure love 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 the guards and prisoners can see the difference in Kingston before and after every visit Poppy makes. How much the two adore the other and desperately want the glass to just disappear!!! Kingston getting to see how bubbly and sweet Poppy is now that she's no longer with Ben!? Poppy being the reason Kingston behaves himself so he can get out of jail early!? My heart!-

Poppy becoming a bigger part in the gang, in a way. It's not really a secret that the little bunny has been visiting the boss. Not to mention getting closer to Ryan and Rena, the current bosses while King is in jail. She hasn't done anything, and yet these giant, tough-as-nails thugs are scared of upsetting the little lady XD

And now, the moment I've been waiting for... Poppy and Kingstons first kiss.

The drive to the jail had been so nervewracking. Poppy had to resist pacing as she waited for Ryan to return with Kingston. She couldn't pinpoint why she felt so anxious, her mind and heart had been racing too fast for her to focus. But the second her eyes locked with the marsupials, seeing his dark eye wide in recognition and love and dressed in his former black suit once again, it felt like time itself had stood still. Seeing her love here, truly here...

Anyone watching, a guard, prisoner, or even the taller kangaroo that had escorted King out in the first place, couldn't have seen the two toons move. In a blink of an eye, within a heartbeat, Poppy was in Kingstons arms, legs wrapped around his waist, and two sets of lips locked together in a desperate, passionate first kiss.

Poppy couldn't believe it, even now. She didn't even feel fear of this all being a dream; all she could focus on now was her darling kangaroo and finally being able to touch the love of her life. Being able to feel his coarse fur under her fingers, his strong and protective arms finally pulling her close like he did all those years ago. The way he held her so close and kissed her- Oh god, the way he kissed her. One of his hands tangled in her hair and pulling her even closer, hot lips crashed onto her own, sucking on her tongue as if he was trying to commit her flavor to memory?? It was almost worth the four decades of being apart.

"I- I love you!" She managed to breathe out in-between kisses, not wanting to part from Kingston but needing to tell him what was in her heart. Even if she had told him so many times from the other side of the glass wall, she needed him to hear her say it now. While they were finally, finally together and could love each other freely, "I love you! King, I- Oh god, I love you so much!"

Ohhh this took me way too long to answer. I was hoping to offer more 😅 I'm so in love with this AU!!! We need to discuss this more!!! If you have more thoughts, please do not hesitate to tell me more!!!