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Swap Beyond the Crystalverse Chapter 21: Resurgence

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The group makes it out into the hallway without incident. And down towards the elevator without incident. And Schneep presses the button to open the doors without incident. 

"...this feels too easy," Jackie mutters.

Alt is glitching with anxious energy, “Yeah… way too easy…” 

“Maybe it will actually just be easy for once?” Bro tries to say hopefully. 

“That’s a dangerous sentence, Chase…” Huffle says nervously.

The elevator arrives. 

"Well... are we going in or not, then?" Schneep asks. "Because I do not think that there is another way out of here." 

"That's a fire hazard," Crystal mutters.

Alt takes a deep breath then glitches onto the elevator. 

Bro chuckles, “It is isn’t it? I-I’m sure it’ll be fine!” He follows Alt in. Huffle gives Crystal a nervous look before following them too.

The elevator doors close as they all pile in, and Schneep presses the button to send it upwards. They feel it start to go... And then they feel it stop. 

"Ohhhh no," Crystal whispers, eyes darting around. "Oh I don't like this." The light above turns red.

“Shit!” Alt curses. 

“Nooo I didn’t mean to jinx it!!” Bro whines. 

Huffle presses up against Alt and Crystal in fear. “Ohhh no- w-we’re not gonna get trapped in here a-are we?!”

"Trapped?" A voice says. "Not if I have anything to say about it." An image forms in front of the elevator doors, grinning. 

"That's him!" Crystal gasps. "That's Rift Anti!" 

The other Anti forms in front of the group. "Alt!" he shouts, looking back and pulling his eye-patch off. "Glitch the others out of here!"

Bro gasps and tries to push in front of the others. Alt doesn’t hesitate once inverted Anti appears. He grabs eveyone as quick as he can then concentrates on glitching out.

"No!" Rift Anti shouts— But then they're gone, Alt having taken them right outside the van. 

"W-we gotta get out of here!" Crystal stammers. "We—we can outdrive him, I think?" 

Chase opens the driver's side door. "What happened?"

“Rift Anti is here!” Alt shouts, pushing the buds towards the car first. “We need to book it!” 

"Rift Anti?" Chase repeats. 

"Fuck! That must be the other guy!" Marvin curses. "Go go go go!" 

“W-What about Anti?! Not rift the- inverted one!” Huffle asks as they clamor towards the van. 

“…h-He’ll catch up, I’m sure of it.” Alt says. “Just go!”

Bro helps the buds inside then hops in himself. Alt stays outside the car until everyone is in.

"Alt, get in!" Chase shouts, turning the engine on. He starts speeding down the dirt road.

Alt hurriedly runs after them then glitches in. He quickly stuffs the TRVLR in his backpack then looks out the back window as they start to speed away.

The car radio turned to static. "He's coming!" Inverted Anti's voice says. 

"He's here," says another voice in the back of the van. 

Chase's body suddenly stiffens up. "G-guys?! I can't—I can't let off the gas!" The car is continuing to speed up. "I-I can't let go of the steering wheel, either!"

“What?!” Bro shouts in surprise. 

“W-What’s happening?!” Huffle cries in fear. 

“Fuck! H-Hang on Chase!” Alt calls. His brain scrambles for what to do. 

“Alt! Glitch me outside!” Bro suddenly shouts. Alt looks at him with wide eyes. Then he nods and glitches them both outside- right in the path of the car. Bro’s eyes light up bright blue as he holds out his hands and concentrates all his power on trying to stop the car.

The van comes straight at Bro but he doesn’t budge. It slams into him and for a few scary seconds it seems like it might overpower him. But Bro grits his teeth and digs his feet into the ground, pushing every ounce of strength into stopping its momentum. And finally the car grinds to a stop. Bro breathes heavily, not letting go as he hears the tires still trying to turn.

 Alt takes this time to try to glitch next to Chase and grabs onto his shoulder, trying to find rift Anti’s energy and drive it out.

At the same time as Alt does that, Jackie reaches over and forcibly moves Chase's leg to the side, pushing his foot off the gas pedal. Chase's hand shoots to the side, punching Jackie in the face. He yelps as his head snaps back but grabs onto Chase's arm, holding it. 

It's strange. At first, Alt can't find any sign of a foreign presence in Chase's body. But then he feels it. A slippery lightning pressed against Chase's nerves, blending into what's already there. 

Chase makes a choking sound, and then words come out of his mouth that aren't his. "Do you think you're so great, Alt?" Rift Anti asks through Chase's strangled voice. "Do you really think you can stand against me? When the most powerful Anti you knew couldn't?"

Alt feels dread pool in his gut as he shudders, looking at Chase momentarily in fear. Then he narrows his eyes in determination and tries to push more magic in. “I-I have to- it doesn’t matter if I think I can! I can’t let you keep hurting innocent people! I can’t let you destroy our universes!”

The energy is hard to reach, slippery as it is. Chase's eyes roll back as he lets out a wet growl, like he's gargling on his own saliva. Alt feels something try to grab onto his magic, but it bounces off easily, like it was no more than a balloon. 

"Innocent people always get hurt," Chase's voice says, accompanied by a voice coming from all their phones. "It's the way of the world. Of all of them. That's why they must be destroyed."

“You’re wrong!” Alt growls, “It’s only people like you that cause that hurt! T-There’s so much good in every world! You’re just too blind to see it!” 

"THEN WHY DIDN'T ANYONE COME?!" Rift Anti shrieks, Chase's voice cracking as he forces him to shout so loud that Bro can hear it clearly through the car windows. "Where was your 'good' then?!" 

Alt feels panic well up in his heart though as he hears the pain Chase is in and feel something try to grab his magic. He’s supposed to be able to stop rift Anti right?! Why can’t he stop him?? He still tries- something has to give… but what if he can’t? 

Chase's body jerks as Anti resists Alt's push against him, but then slumps. Anti is gone and Chase is left gasping. Alt jolts backwards, staring at Chase with wide eyes as he lets him go. He just stares, trying to think of how to respond but… Anti is gone. 

Bro rushes to the window and tries to get the car door open, “Other me! Are you okay?!” 

"I'm fine," Chase says, and he coughs and rubs his throat. "God, that always sucks. Fucker made me shout so hard it hurt." His voice does indeed still sound raspy. 

Bro sighs in relief. “I-I’m just glad you’re not more hurt…” 

Huffle is curled up in the back and looks at Crystal with wide eyes, “Cry- what do we do?!” She whispers. “T-there’s gotta be something we can do right?”

Crystal stares back, mind scrambling to remember everything they can about the Rift universe. "Oh!" They gasp. "I remember! A thing I had pl—a-a, um, possible future for his world! W-we have to—if it's possible, we have to, um... this is going to sound crazy, but we have to get him to the area between worlds." 

Huffle looks confused, “Between worlds?” 

Alt looks back towards Crystal then glitches to be in front of them. “the space between worlds?” He knits his eyebrows in thought. “… do you know how his control works? He can do multiple people at a time… b-but maybe it’s harder to hold others down….?”

"Oh! I guess that makes sense," Marvin says. "A space between worlds... in a way. If you have a space, then you have a space outside that space... am I making any sense here?" 

"Absolutely not," Schneep says. Crystal nods. 

"H-he can only do about three people at once. I, uh, don't know about others being harder, I didn't... maybe guys with powers are harder? I was... thinking about that... being a thing..."

Alt swallows shakily then nods, “…maybe I can… I can try to bait him… k-keep him in place. Until Anti can get us to the space.” 

“Alt you can’t use yourself as bait!” Huffle cries. 

“I can’t let him control more of you!” Alt argues. “Especially not you two!”

"Alt, I don't think—I-I don't think you'd be good enough bait," Crystal whispers. They swallow a lump in their throat. "After all... h-he's ultimately after me." 

“I dunno h-he’s been after us for a couple worlds now…” Alt tries to say, but he doesn’t sound as confident. 

“I am not letting him get, Cry! He’ll fucking have to go through me first.” Huffle says with slightly glowing teal eyes. 

"Huffle..." Crystal whispers, their eyes wide as they look at her. 

"We are not using anyone as bait," Jackie says firmly. "There has to be another way." 

“Jackie’s right! There’s always another way!” Bro says.

The car radio whines with static. Inverted Anti manifests, sitting in the space between the driver's and passenger's seat. It would be a tight squeeze if he wasn't all static, in a ghostlike state where the others can pass through him. "Whatever we do, I can get Sam to open us a rift to the Space In-Between. We'll have to be fast about it."

Alt opens his mouth to argue but then Anti forms. He huffs and then grips at his wrist, “t-There has to be someway to contain him right?“ 

Anti frowns. He glances at Crystal. "You're the expert here." 

"I-I am? Oh yeah, I guess I am." Crystal pauses. "I, uh... Th-the thing about Rift Anti is that he's just a mind, no body. What's that Slay the Princess quote...? Solitary lights in an empty city, thoughts without connections, a dim and nascent network." 

"Nascent?" Chase repeats, eyebrows raising. "What's that?" 

"It's like, uh, something that's appearing and forming. That part of the quote doesn't really apply, uh..." Crystal's mind scrambles. "But, uh... since he's a mind, maybe mental magic will have an effect? Magic doesn't really exist in his world, h-he might not be prepared for it."

“Mental magic…” Alt says slowly. “…I.. I don’t use that often but… maybe…?” He doesn’t look too comfortable about that. “… it’s worth a shot.”

"More of a plan than we've had so far," Anti says. He looks at Alt, expression softening a bit. "I'd offer to do it, but I don't think I'd be able to. He'd be able to reach out and drain my power again before I got too deep." 

Alt nods, narrowing his eyes in determination, “…I-I won’t be like Mag if I do this… I-I’ll be doing it to protect people,” He says quietly, like he’s trying to convince himself.

"We haven't known each other that long," Jackie says softly. "But I agree. You won't be a villain, Alt. This guy... he wants to do terrible things. And he won't stop until someone makes him. And, uh, hey, you won't really be hurting him. I-I don't think a mind can feel pain without a body." 

Marvin nods. "I-I know what it's like to... worry about that," he says quietly. "You have to trust in yourself. And trust that your friends will be there for you. To watch after you." 

You still might feel bad about it, but remember, it's different than what your villain does, JJ says. You're right. You'll be doing it to protect others. Not for your own selfish desires. You're not the same as him at all. He smiles. I knew from the moment I saw you that you were different than those villains out there.

Alt looks back at the others with wide eyes, obviously touched. He gives them a small determined smile and nods. “…thank you. I… I can do this.” 

“Yeah you can!” Bro cheers, “Let’s kick some ass!” 

Huffle smiles proudly at Alt.

“Hate to ruin the moment, but we’ve been sitting in one place for a while,” Anti says. “He’s going to come back.”

Alt nods, “R-Right… let’s try to lead him away from the car, then.” He looks gratefully at all the others before glitching back outside. 

Bro furrows his brow in worry, “…what about the rest of you? Are you gonna try to get out of here?”

“Yeah, of course,” Jackie says. “We don’t want to be anywhere near IRIS when they figure out what we did to their machines.” 

JJ frowns. What DID you do? 

“Shhh, I’ll explain later.” 

“I dunno about you guys, but I want to go home,” Chase says, looking back at the others. “See the kids again before he probably shows up.” 

“We’ll protect you, Chase,” Marvin says fiercely. “We promise.” 

Bro’s face softens and he nods, “Yeah dude… go see your family.” 

Crystal grabs their backpack of stuff and gets out of the van. “Do you guys mind if I come along? My going-back device is still on its timer.” They glance back at Huffle. “I mean, unless you want to stay with these guys. But I think we should go with them.”

Huffle blinks then nods, “Yeah I… I want to stick with you…” she says, slipping on her own bag and hopping out. She looks back to the others and smiles. “It was so fun to meet you all! I hope… everything works out for you guys.” 

Alt looks back to the van and nods, “Yeah… thanks guys… for uh.. everything.”

“No, thank you for everything,” Schneep says, smiling. “We may not have gotten Chase back without you two. Or at least, not with his memories.” 

Sam waves their nerve-tail, saying goodbye. 

“Good luck to you guys, too,” Chase says. 

“Maybe we’ll see you again,” Marvin says.

“Yeah! Hopefully we can come visit!” Bro says brightly, 

“I’m so glad we could help.” Alt smiles too and nods, 

“Be safe you guys.” Huffle waves, grinning.

The others all wave. “Well… heading out.” Chase puts the van into gear again. “We’ll see you around!” The guys continue to wave as Chase drives away. Alt and Bro wave too. 

Anti manifests next to Bro and Alt. “He’s definitely coming,” he mutters.

Once Anti appears, Alt’s expression hardens and he nods. “Okay… we gotta lure him in then… is Sam ready with a rift?” 

Anti nods. “When we’re ready, it’ll appear right over there.” He points to a spot in between two trees. “Easy to remember.” 

Huffle presses up close to Crystal and goes to hold their hand, squeezing it slightly. She looks nervous.

Crystal squeezes Huffle’s hand back and takes a deep breath. “Oookay. I guess—” 

The sky seems to darken above them, a shadow being cast by no cloud. Alt and Bro get into defensive stances, Alt collecting magic at his fingertips. 

“—I guess that’s him, then!” Crystal says, eyes wide. The temperature seems to rise. Everyone feels the hair on the back of their necks stand up—and a red lightning bolt darts towards Crystal and Huffle.

Huffle screams as the lightning darts towards them and closes her eyes, going to try to protect Crystal. A teal shield of sparkling magic blooms to life right in front of them, deflecting the blow. 

Alt blinks in surprise, “not good at magic my ass!” He calls to Huffle. 

Huffle blinks her eyes open in surprise and stares at the shield. “I-I didn’t mean to do that but- t-thank god!”

A hiss echoes through the air, like an angry cat being filtered through a broken radio. Rift Anti's image forms in the middle of them, glaring at Huffle and Crystal. "Ever hear the phrase 'death of the author'?" And above them, a storm of red lightning forms in the air, bolts connecting to each other, a web of electricity. Another bolt slams down, aiming for Huffle's shield.

Huffle pales and holds more onto Crystal, trying to hide her shaking. She screams again as the lightning strikes- but surprisingly the shield stays put. A slight crack appears on its surface. 

“Hey leave them alone!” Alt shouts. “Your fight should be with us, fucker!”

Rift Anti laughs. “Why? You can’t help me the way they can. But alright, if you insist.” 

The lightning storm above brightens, and three bolts dart down—one for Alt, Bro, and the other Anti.

Inverted Anti glitches out of the way easily. Bro quickly duck rolls out of the way, almost getting hit and lands back in a crouched position. 

But, Alt doesn’t glitch away, he stands firm. 

“Alt!” Bro shouts in panic. 

Alt holds up a hand as the lightning strikes- and then he grits his teeth as the red lightning courses around him- but doesn’t shock him. And it quickly turns green blue as he absorbs the power- eyes glowing brightly and magic sparking wildly around him. He grins a bit unhinged. “Thanks for the power boost~!” He smirks.

“What?!” Rift Anti’s image, usually so stoic, breaks into surprise. The lightning storm falters. Then increases. “You already have your own power! Don’t take mine!” 

“I-it’s not even yours!” Crystal shouts. 

“Shut the fuck up!” 

Another bolt heads for the two of them, but Inverted Anti leaps forward, taking the blow instead. His body jitters but he doesn’t falter. “Alt!” He shouts. “Use that boost!”

“Right!” Alt builds up magic in his hands and then- a bright spiral of soft blue greens and whites appears behind him. “Hey fuck face! Try to fight this!”

"Try to fight what, you fucking fool?!" Anti's image turns around. "You think you can scare me with a bunch of lights?! A bunch of... swirling lights? Lights that are... are..." His voice slowly fades away. The image fades as well, becoming half-translucent, and the lightning storm above flickers, the electricity dying down.

Alt smirks at Rift Anti, “I was an apprentice of Magnificent, bitch. You think he wouldn’t teach me a couple tricks?” 

Huffle gapes, “I-It worked!” 

Bro watches with wide eyes. 

“You have to get him all together," Inverted Anti says. "He's spread out right now--but he needs to be in one place."

Alt blinks at Inverted Anti then furrows his eyebrows. He seems nervous before he looks at Rift Anti and shakily orders, “F-Form back together.”

There's a slight crackling in the air. The lightning storm and Anti's image slowly disappear. But Alt can feel something forming, something coalescing. Purple light appears in front of him, and he recognizes the feeling of Magnificent's magic--this must be the magic that Anti stole from him, forming into a vague shape of a person. Other than that, there's no indication that Rift Anti is here now. Only Alt's connection to his mind lets him know that there's a full person here. 

"Do we--do we go now?" Crystal asks nervously.

“I-I think so-“ Alt says, wincing as he feels Mag’s power. 

“We should hurry! W-what if he tries to break out?” Huffle says nervously. But she tries to concentrate and the shield covering her and Crystal disappears into vague colored sparks of magic.

"Hurry is good!" Inverted Anti says. "Sam!" 

In between the two trees he pointed out earlier, green lightning unzips the fabric of the world, forming a rift. 

"You two go first!" Anti says, gesturing at Huffle and Crystal. 

"Oh god," Crystal says under their breath, then grabs Huffle and pulls her towards the rift. "Let's go!"

“Woahhh!” Huffle gasps, then eeps as bit as Crystal pulls her. But she quickly catches up with runs with them into the rift. 

“You next, Chase-“ Alt says, looking to Bro, “I’ll momentarily let him go… and get him to follow us in.” Bro looks hesitant then nods, hurrying after the buds.

"Be careful, Alt." Anti glitches over next to the rift. 

Alt nods, “I will.” 

"Don't worry about me. I can get there on my own without an entrance. I'll make sure he goes after you." And his form dissipates into barely-noticeable pixels. 

Alt feels Rift Anti stir beneath his magic. Not pushing against it, but starting to notice it there.Then, Alt breaks the magic and stares back at Rift Anti with glowing eyes, “How’d that feel, fucker?!” He smirks. “Betcha can’t catch me~!” He taunts before glitching behind him then back into the rift.

The purple form of a person disappears. "You--what--how--?!" Rift Anti's voice says. "You took them with you?! Get back here!" And he chases after them. 

After he disappears from this world, the rift disappears, and Inverted Anti goes as well.

[romanaxe]

Freely We Serve Chapter 43 - Video Star

The day has come, the meeting with Heaven is here.

[helpallthenamesaretaken]

What are your top fave Percabeth moments (as many as you want). 😄😄

Hiii @emilia9622 👋! thanks for the ask!

oooh I like this question 😆 so here are my fav percabeth moments in the order of the books. also disclaimer: some really popular loved moments may not be here, but thats just because I wanted to focus on my favourite underrated moments. don't attack me!

the whole arc of their developing friendship in TLT

when percy mentioned that he and annabeth did dishes in som together and talked dirt about the new camp counsellor guy (who was he?) it really shows their friendship and their combined sass, and I want to hear that conversation in the show.

"you're a genius" (my delusional trait is thinking that annabeth heard it and no one will convince me annabeth didn't hear it)

slow dance at the end of ttc and all the scenes before that!! (I CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT ON SCREEN IT WILL BE MAGICAL)

another underrated cute moment from ttc: annabeth looking at percy gratefully after he saves her and him looking away shyly. I just think it's cute

"if i had to choose someone to re-attach my head, I'd pick you" he really thought he was doing something 😭 and annabeth FELL FOR IT SO GOOD, i cackle each time I remember it.

the second half of the staff of hermes is percabeth perfection. Paris date paris date paris date paris date ahhhhh

underrated moment in tlo: when annabeth almost fell into a hole and percy pulls her up and they just hold each other for one sec before percy does the verbal equivalent of a keyboard smash and then grover and thalia being like "GUYS LETS GOOO WE HAVE A WAR TO WAR👏" it's one of my favourites of all time. it's tartarus (good ending). it's the prequel to tartarus.

Giving up immortality 🥹

annabeth keeping count of the time they were searching for percy

the stables scene

the whole of son of neptune

the whole of house of hades

"THE RIVALRY ENDS HERE. I LOVE YOU WISE GIRL" THE BEST PERCABETH MOMENT EVER IN MY MIND, ITS SO SYMBOLIC AT THE SAME TIME ITS SO HILARIOUS IN A SPICY WAY UGHHHH

KARAOKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

annabeth reassuring percy that he would make a great older stepbrother, pushing away all the traumas she had from her experience as a stepsister. ughhh I love her <3333

the last chapter of cotg

[saltygilmores]

Thoughts While Watching Gilmore Girls, 3x8, Let The Games Begin. Part 7 (It's Been A While)

Last chapter was posted May 11th. Apologies for the hiatus. The vibes need to be just right to create these things. You can read parts 1-6 and everything else in my pinned post. On the last episode of TWWGG: "After Lorelai (Rory) exits the (Yale) interview, one that was seemingly a success, she immediately turns to Richard to chew him out for springing the interview on her last minute and not giving her time to prepare. That is more than fair coming from Rory, to be quite honest. And I’m glad to see her standing up for herself." Lesss gooo. Lorelai hauls Rory into a cab. They arrive home at night, even though it was blazing sunshine a short distance away at Yale. Rory asks Lorelai if they can not talk about college for 2 days and she agrees and everything that just happened is brushed aside and forgotten. Kidding. After a brave display of defiance towards Richard moments earlier, Rorynow expresses her guilt for not towing the line for Mommy. Mommy was right. Mommy is always right.

I....you know...forget it.

I think I should cross off "Lorelai and Rory eat at Luke's without paying" from the Bingo Card. Bringing outside food into his establishment? That's just rude. Luke could probably send Jess to college with all of Rory and Lorelai's unpaid checks and stiffed tips.

Saying it outloud isn''t going to change their unethical and frankly downright criminal behavior, Lucas. You know this.

Or at least a bag of Doritos.

Why hello, my sweet baby darling. I'm ready to Cmhrrrh.

Oh, Is "studying" what the kids call tonsil hockey these days? Run like the wind Rory! RUNNNN. I just have this good feeling Rory is totally not going to blow this sacred opportunity to have unsupervised makeout time with Jess or anything like that. Never, in the kingdom of The Queen of Blue Balls. Lorelai and Luke watch as Rory runs after Jess to "Study". Wink wink nudge nudge. Then a few seconds later without a shred of irony or realization, Luke tells Lorelai how he told Jess that as long as he lives under his roof he's gotta keep his pants on.

You're off to a ripping start already.

Lorelai is being rational? She's not running after them? "It's okay"? She's pulling the "They're teenagers, they can kiss in the dark" shit for Jess and Rory like she did for Dean? I'd say "Fetch me my fainting couch" but I know it's all a big fat farce, Lorelai is full of shit as per uszh, and my fainting couch is in the shop.

Settle down, Lucas. You're going to have a stroke one of these days. Or steam is going to come out of his ears like in a cartoon. Or he'll snap and go on a killing spree.

I've never seen two grown adults who weren't in some kind of strict religious sect have such near anyeursms because their adult children want to kiss each other. What are the odds Luke Danes, the varsity athlete, was much sluttier than Jess when he was 18? Probably pretty high. Cross off "Do as I Say Not As I Do" on the Episode Bingo Card.

Pretty rich coming from Ms "Also Has Run Around All Over Town Looking for Jess and Rory" and "Ms. Run Around All Over Town Looking For a Gumball Machine Bracelet"

I can rely on Lorelai being insufferable in every episode, but when Luke is insufferable too I pray for the sweet relief of the end credits. I hope in his Cockblocking Quest of Glory, that he trips on something. Or loses his hat.

Smoking against a gas pump. Living dangerously. I don't blame him for having a bit of a death wish, to be quite honest. Luke should be more concerned that Jess is going to cause an explosion that will level Stars Hollow into a parking lot than him rounding first base. (Where the hell did Luke go, by the way?)

Whatcha thinkin aboutt?

That was such a good HUH. *pets his sweet head*

*gnaws on the drywall* SUCH A GOOD KISS. I have no words. Okay, That’s a lie, I do have words but I ran out of space so I will see you in part 8 for the thrilling conclusion (which is: Rory ruins this precious moment by abandoning Jess and chasing after Dean) Oh god. I just skipped ahead and there's a Lorelai Couch Speech at the end too. Mind if I join you for a cigarette against the gas pumps, Jess?

[disaster-on-the-horizon]

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Here's 10 recommendations from me, in no particular order

1] More Than A Sidekick, by Jason_Todds_Thigh_Holster (Henry Danger)

Oh, the classic "I have to pretend I don't care about you at all to save you, meanwhile I would give the whole word to you"-trope (totally official name). Mixed with the character in danger having relatively low self-worth and a usual "rough around the edges"-caretaker/mentor, it's just HMMMM (/pos)! I'm already a sucker for characters in hostage situations, so pairing these together is Such Good Soup. I personally didn't even keep up much with Henry Danger after my childhood, but the characters are already so nicely characterized within the fic itself, that you truly don't feel like you miss anything.

2] [injury] of a salesman, by becki (Deltarune)

It's only a one shot, but everything that happens is so well organized and shown that I keep forgetting. "basically just lots of spamton getting the love and care he needs" (author's tag) describes it well, and I am HERE for it. Especially the part where the two eat together tugs at my heartstrings, I love characters with some form of food-insecurity being allowed to eat freely. Swatch as a character is also such a delight.

3] URL not found, by Aster269 (@aster269) (Deltarune)

Quite a long one, this time; I read it while it was still going, and it was worth waiting for every update! The Addisons have very clearly established personalities and beliefs that are explained through their backstory. It's also very interesting to see every facet of their life, from childhood, to Big Shot Era to reunion. And personally, I can't get enough of the Addison Family unconditionally loving and supporting each other <3

4] The Wake-Up Call, by cookiescrumbles (Wander Over Yonder)

Wander. Has. Issues. And they are very well acknowledged here.

His personality really shines through here, both in the way he acts and talks. The entire concept is also very sweet; and I love Sylvia's and Wander's relationship. Shout out to the Hat, for getting Wander what he needs!

5] Tiny Reverberations, by Sylphidine_Gallimaufry (@sylphidine) (Deltarune)

SO! CUTE! Very short, but that just contributes to how fun of a read it is. It's pure fluff, and that mixed with Spam's reaction due to his low self-worth is balm for the soul <3 It's just so adorable; love the kitty <3

6] Mourning Dove, by LynnCanigula15 (@moonbeam-dragon) (Darkwing Duck)

I must say, I'm always a fan of people talking about the kinda messed-up stuff that happens in DW sometimes. And I think how the other three members of the F4 react to this - relatively complicated - situation is very much in character for who they are. Big fan of angst, and Bushroot's state of mind is especially interestingly described and established in chapter 2.

7] Back Alley Beatdown, by SwoodMaxProductions (@swoodthis) (Deltarune)

I love seeing Spamton fighting tooth and nail, knowing his own advantages. Sweet Cap'n Cakes are also very sweet and considered to the Spam Man here; making sure to reassure him when necessary. The description of the parts carefully placed beside him is a personal favourite of mine here! It also has a very nice conclusion.

8] Last of your Kind, by Vanyel (@boonbeenblade) (Cult of the Lamb)

It manages to say what it wants so clearly and concisely, seeing the length that it is. The use of language is truly phenomenal, and it shows a very cool outlook on the relationship between the Lamb and TOWW. Even though the fic depicts events that you literally play yourself, it manages to give an interesting outlook on them, making one able to experience them again as if from fresh eyes, from the perspective of the character. The second-person writing comes off as very natural.

9] Ever so slightly, by Pancakes_for_Dragons (Deltarune)

Sometimes I need a story that is just unapologetic angst. The fic gives Rouxls a very clear persona that reflects on his literal state as the "Rules Card" very well. How his relationship with Lancer grows is really sweet; and especially "I’m thoust Lesser father, surely that musteth count for something." and the whole event around it, still has a space in my mind, since the first time I read it!

10] breathe, breathe, by SteveSmackdown2014 (School for Vampires)

Again, just a very sweet story. It's very easy to see it both from Oskar's (with all the knowledge we have as viewers) and from Sunshine's (with a more 'normal', human outlook) perspective; and why they both react the way they do. Oskar's fear is shown as so very real, but the actual moment is just as sweet.

(Deviders by yizaicons)

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Natural Melodies

Chapter 5: encore (ao3 link)

Raine had always swept Eda off her feet. With their poetry and serenades and all the game her dorky bard could carry. Even now, Raine continued to sweep her off her feet. On the mornings they looked like death and braced with her Luz and Hunter's irate humors. When they played with King or entertained him with magic, making Francois dance little jigs. When they were drunk and blushing and slurring the cheesiest pickup lines before passing out on the couch while the kids were at sleepovers. It made Eda swoon. 

Even watching them shout at a game did things to Eda's heart.

"Look at that! He picked it up like it was nothing, I wish I could have taught him something like that," Raine was saying. "Are you listening, Owl Lady?"

"Hm? Yes, teaching. What about it?"

Raine smirked, seemingly knowing where her thoughts had been. "You're better at it than me," they said simply, shrugging and making King bounce on their shoulders. King was focused on the Flyer Derby tournament semifinals. The Emerald Entrails were well ahead in the scoring, most flags down.

Eda was mostly focused on Raine’s hand on her knee. They pulled it away, still expecting to carry out their conversation with her.

"What makes you say that?"

"Have you seen Hunter play?"

"Yeah, yes . Of course I have."

"Have you noticed how he applies wild magic to his plays?"

"What about it? The other kids have started using wild magic as well."

"He's innovative, thinks on his feet. Like you. You taught him that, through example and instruction. You should think about it."

"Think about what?"

" Teaching , love. You'd be great."

Eda almost recoiled at the thought. She must've made a face because Raine was laughing. 

"You've been teaching Luz since she stepped foot on the Boiling Isles," they pointed out.

"I mean, sure, but Luz is—she isn't just a student, she's my kid."

"Yeah, she's your kid alright," Raine said, looking over to where Luz and Amity were cheering. 

"GO, GUS, GOOO. AVENGE VINEY," Luz screamed as Amity watched with furious focus, shoulders tense. Luz froze and the whole stand held its breath.

Gus was closing in, Willow had cleared a path, Hunter swung around to block their exit, the opposing player had nowhere to go.

"Yes, yes, yes . YES. LET'S GO!" 

Amity jumped up, Luz shaking her shoulders, both screaming with the crowd. King jumped off of Raine’s shoulders, climbing over to Luz's. 

Eda was on her feet, too, cheering along, the excitement beyond contagious. " Those are my kids! "

She could see Raine’s point.

Luz and Amity ran into the field, crushing their friends in a hug. Hunter and Skara were lifting Gus up on their shoulders, Viney was pouring potion over Willow's shoulders; they were going to the finals. Eda loved the smile on their faces.

Hooty was away with Lily, doing Titan knows what at Lily's museum. King and Hunter were visiting the Human Realm, staying with Camila, Luz, and Vee. They had the Owl House to themselves and they were going to make good use of it.

"Eda, move ." 

"I'm coming, give me a second."

"It's starting."

" Pause it. "

"I can't."

"Alright, alright," she finally plopped on the couch, apple blood in hand.

"Did you bring me any?"

"Uh, next commercial break."

"We're getting a streaming service."

"Are we, Poet Unemployed?"

Raine might as well have harrumphed, settling back onto the couch as the novella started.

With no kids home, they had monopoly over the crystal ball. Without King to make fun of the show, Eda could watch her crappy soaps in peace, free of judgment. She and Raine usually made quips of the show and its characters, anyway. It was a guilty pleasure. They knew it was terrible writing, but that's what made it fun.

"Wait, why is his cousin trying to kill her," Eda piped up, not recalling the events that led to the pursuit. 

"She found out the cousin was responsible for the ghouls at the ball," Raine explained hurriedly. 

" What? When?"

"Last episode."

"No, last episode was the hostage situation."

Raine was quiet, focused on the show, looking suspiciously nervous.

" Raine , last episode was the hostage situation, right?"

"Last week, yes."

"She doesn't find out then."

"No."

" Raine. "

It was remarkable how Raine had managed to keep their cover with Terra and her potion for so long when they were proving to be rather shit under the pressure of their girlfriend's gaze.

"There was a double showing this week! You were at the market! I couldn’t record it and I wasn't going to not see it," Raine cracked. 

Eda scooted away from them dramatically. "You traitor. You watched an episode without me?"

"You would've done the same!"

"I would've rather chopped my other arm off. I won't stand this slander. " Eda curled up on the opposite end of the couch, decidedly distant from Raine. Admittedly, she would've done the same, but she wasn't about to admit that when she could lord this over them for weeks to come.

" I'm sorry. I wouldn't have even known if King hadn't been scrolling through channels," Raine pleaded, crawling closer to Eda.

Eda put out her foot to stop them. "Eh, eh, you don't get to blame this on King."

" Love, I'm sorry. How can I make it up to you?" Laughter bled into their voice.

Eda fought back a smile. This was a serious negotiation. Very serious. "You could fold the laundry."

Raine’s eyes narrowed. "I already do that."

" My laundry," Eda amended. "My arm gets tired and I don't have magic to help." Eda had already adapted well enough to living with just one arm, but laundry was still tricky and had always been annoying to deal with.

"Fine," they agreed, moving over her foot. "How long?"

"Two months."

" Two months? No, absolutely not," they pulled her out of her corner and into their arms, nuzzling her neck. 

Eda shrieked a laugh, caught off balance. " Rainestorm! "

"A month." 

Eda struggled to get out, still laughing. Raine was laughing, too.

" No! "

"Three weeks, then."

Unacceptable. Eda had to get the upper hand somehow. The harpy came out only a second later, surprising even herself with her ease of command.

"Woah," Raine was blushing under her, where they'd ended up pinned by her added weight. "This is hardly fair."

"A month and a half," she purred, her voice merging with the Owl Beast's growl.

"Five weeks," Raine said, still looking somewhat dazed by her appearance. 

"Done deal, Whispers," she grinned. She picked up the smallest of sounds from Raine’s throat, not of fear but of nervous enthusiasm. 

Eda dipped her head experimentally, just to see what they'd do. Raine reached up, almost instinctively, eyes on her lips. Their blush deepened when they realized she'd stopped moving closer.

"Are you teasing me right now?" 

"You want to kiss me like this?"

They pulled her down with their hands, kissing her firmly, licking at her bottom lip. "Sure," they said, pulling away. "I'd want to do a few other things, too."

They had never messed around with Eda in her harpy form. Eda wasn't even sure how safe that would be. But Raine seemed eager and it sounded really fucking fun.

Eda grinned. "Then that's a done deal, too."

Raine honest-to-Titan shivered. 

"Hey, Eda?"

"Hm?"

"Get me that apple blood, we're already in the next commercial break."

"Oh, shit. Already?" Eda sat up on the couch. She didn't even try to get out of her harpy form before going to the kitchen to get Raine’s drink and a bottle of elixir. 

"We're getting a streaming service," she said as she plopped down again, this time making Raine bounce on the cushion. They crawled onto her lap as they took their drink from her hand, settling comfortably between her legs.

Cute.

"Thank Titan," they sighed, utterly content in their seat. 

Eda knew this face. It was their I'd-rather-shit-in-my-hands-and-clap-twice-than-perform-tonight face. The only thing that had changed about it were the age lines around their mouth. But it was the same furrowed brow, same fidgeting hands swiping nervously under their nose and removing and replacing their glasses, the same squinting and pacing. The only thing missing was Raine saying—

"I'm nauseous. I don’t think I can do this."

Eda withheld the profound urge to cackle. She knew them so well.

"You've said that a thousand times."

"It's felt true a thousand times."

"You'll do great. Think of it as a retirement concert. One last performance."

"I'm going to be sick."

" Rainestorm , once you're up there, you're a natural."

Raine scrunched up their nose. "Hardly."

"We're gonna be right there, right at the front."

Raine took a steadying breath. It never worked to tell them that everything would be okay. It would be like lying. There had been times when Raine’s stage fright got the better of them, so Eda could never reassure them of a positive outcome.

"Alright, alright. One last performance."

Truth was, the performance wasn't until later that night, but Raine was always nervous from the very first day of the week the concert was due to the last second before starting the performance. They always functioned best when they were distracted for long periods of time. Which was exactly the plan.

"Hooty reporting for duty, hoot hoot," Hooty shrilled, popping up behind Raine and scaring them out of their skin. "Sorry, Raine."

"Hooty here will provide a distraction for you, so you stop thinking about tonight," Eda informed them. "King and I will pick up Luz from school and Hunter will come over with Camila after she gets out of work."

Raine still nervously quirked their mouth, their index wiping uselessly under their nose. 

"Y'know, Hunter told me he'd be helping Camila with possums, can you believe it?" Eda added, mainly for their amusement, but also because she couldn't quite believe it herself. Raine raised their eyebrows at that.

"Those are real?"

"I don't think so."

"You'd think he'd post about it," Raine said, getting out their Penstagram. "Here, look."

Sure enough, there was a picture of Camila holding up a possum. The caption read Mamá has the coolest job #haterswillsayitsfake. 

"I need to talk to Camila," Eda said, still staring incredulously at the screen.

"What you need to do is go pick up Luz," Raine said, managing to put away the scroll. "Go, don't keep her waiting."

"Yeah, alright."

"Now I shall regale you with the Hooty Stand Up Comedy Special, written by yours truly, Hooty," Hooty said, wrapping himself around Raine and dropping them on the couch.

"King, we gotta bounce!" Eda shouted up the stairs. She was not going to be subjected to whatever Hooty considered comedy. Luckily, King was speeding down the stairs and in a few moments they were flying through the door with a quick, "See ya, love you, byeee!" to Raine. 

The Human Realm was as rowdy as ever, people bustling through and going about their day. Eda was certain she might've killed someone if she drove a car to pick up Luz and Owlbert was out of the question, so they had to walk. 

The school wasn't too far from Luz's house, but it made for a decent walk. King had already been to the Human Realm a few times before, but never with Eda. He was excitedly telling her all the things Luz had shown him, some things she already knew, but others were new.

They were already reaching the stone walls that marked the school perimeter when King said, "Luz hates school, says she struggles too much with the subjects."

"What? That doesn't make any sense. She's the most enthusiastic kid in the world about school. We had fights over her enrolling at Hexside."

"Yeah, magic school. Human school is a drag, apparently."

Oh.

Well, that was something. 

Just then, Luz was exiting the building walking alongside Vee. Vee spotted them first.

"Hi, Miss Eda," she greeted. "Hey, King."

"Eda!" Luz threw herself into Eda’s arms, hugging her tightly.

"Hey, kiddo. I'm here to pick you up for Raine’s concert tonight. Remember that your mom and Hunter will join us later."

"So, I have the house to myself? Sweet," Vee said, picking up King from the ground.

"You can come along if you want. Right, Eda?"

"'Course. As long as you're comfortable,  Vee."

"I could peek in with Mom and Hunter, just to say hi," Vee said with a casual shrug, a very well put mask in Eda's opinion.

"Then let's get going," Eda said as the sisters led the way back home. 

Eda loved how Luz was now surrounded by siblings and parents that look out for her best interests and encourage her to pursue the things she's curious and passionate about. She was glad Luz had the experience of Hexside, a positive association with formal education. She wanted Luz to have more, not just the wild magic lessons she could provide when prompted.

Maybe Raine had been on to something. Maybe Hexside and Glandus and St. Epiderm didn't need to be where magic education stopped. 

Before she knew it, they were already back at the door back to the Demon Realm, King and Luz catching each other up on their weeks.

They came back to find Raine laughing their ass off as Hooty beamed, probably elated that Raine found him so entertaining. 

"Eda! Eda! Have you heard the one about the owl and the road?"

"To hoot on the other side?"

Raine started laughing up a storm again. 

What a dork . But Eda was smiling at them, entirely endeared. 

"Hooty, you are a hoot," Raine managed after calming down, then seemed to hear themself and began to giggle. "Alright, I'm going to go get ready for the final rehearsal. Thank you for the distraction, to both of you."

They kissed Eda's cheek as they walked past her to make their way to the bedroom, where Eda had laid out their clothes on the edge of the nest. 

Soon the house was in a frenzy as they all fought for the bathroom and got ready so they could leave. King wore his red bow, Luz wore her dress shirt and flared out skirt, the suit jacket a tad too fancy for the occasion, and Eda wore her black dress and red midriff jacket. 

Raine was in their formal bard suit, a white dress shirt, a red vest lined in gold and a black suit with red piping and gold cuffs. Eda would've hated to admit that such an antiqued callback to the covens would've been any kind of tasteful. But Raine looked good. And their job was to be a bard that night. It was only fitting to wear the suit one last time.

The concert was being held at the Suburb Square, a quaint plaza similar to the one Eda had seen in Gravesfield. An improvised stage was set up in front of the rows of chairs that now lined the square. The Clawthornes and Nocedas filled up the first row, just as promised. The BATs and Raine were running through the last few kinks in their performance before the concert began.

Amber came hopping over, excitedly jumping into Eda’s arms.

"Mama Eda!"

"Amber! Are you guys ready for tonight?"

"As ready as we'll ever be. Raine just gets an upset stomach."

"They'll be fine and you guys are gonna be great."

"Thanks! I'll see you guys after the show, I've gotta go. Derwin likes to do one final tuning before starting."

She skipped her way back to Katya, who was patting Raine’s shoulder reassuringly. The show would start soon. The crowd was starting to settle into their chairs. With the curtain calls out of the way, the light posts in the square dimmed and the stage's floor lit up.

"Demons and witches of the Ulna Suburbs, welcome to tonight's concert," Derwin's voice echoed through the square. "Tonight is a special event for us as we are joined by the founder of our group and beloved mentor, Raine Whispers!" Raine took up the center stage with a wave and what could pass as a confident smile. The crowd cheered, but no louder than the front row, which made Raine smile for real. "Without further adieu, I give you, for the first time as a whole, the BATS!"

Derwin, Katya, and Amber appeared at Raine’s flanks. They all looked at each other for a second, like they couldn't quite believe they were playing together, like something electric was about to happen on that stage, and they all jumped right in; Eda had no idea who was driving. 

Magic, for lack of a better word, exploded from the stage to the edges of the square, the lively tune creating an air of mischief and daring. It was all the exciting parts of being a rebel, the adrenaline, the thrill of going against the norm, the adventure.

Amber had been crafting a neat night of thrills for the residents of the Ulna, something Eda could only assume they lived vicariously through. Amber knew her audience.

Each member was weaving something into the atmosphere. Derwin built a steady and stable tension; Katya was the heartbeat, the escalation and rest; Raine and Amber were almost dancing circles around each other, one stealing the melody from the other and back again, sharing the push and pull of the fun, its pitfalls and lifts. It was about them, about how Amber saw the BATs and the fun she had with them. That was easy to see from Eda's point of view, but to the rest of the audience it was about playfulness and how to have some fucking fun.

It was no wonder they could live off of this type of performance, the people loved it. 

And Raine was incredible. No one would've ever guessed that they'd been pacing a crater into the floor over how anxious they'd been earlier. Or that they had stage fright for that matter. They were having fun, moving around the stage with ease as they all kind of danced to their own conversation.

Then the melody shifted over to Derwin and Amber, then it moved around again, and after another shift, Eda had lost track of who was doing what. She was just in awe, carried away by the effect of their magic.

The piece left her a little breathless and craving a little more. 

Raine wasn't the type to flaunt their talent, mostly because that meant an audience had to witness it. But when they took the stage, it made sense that they'd made Head Witch. They were just that good. 

Raine was having fun now, as they played through the repertoire their smile grew and they even managed to wink at Eda when they neared the edge of the stage.

Eda was swept off her feet all over again. She'd never seen them so confident on stage. It had her standing up at the end of the concert, cheering them on as loudly as she could and she could only say, " Encore! "

It made Raine blush as they took their bow, trying to hide their smirk. 

It took everything to not rush them while they were still on the stage. Raine was having a great night, Eda wasn't about to ruin it by embarrassing them. 

Raine finally made their way over to their family, already taking off the suit jacket from the heat of the stage.

"Hey," they greeted with a timid smile. They were always bashful after a performance. 

"Rainestorm! That was amazing!" Eda threw her arms around their neck. "You were incredible!"

Raine chuckled against her ear. "Thank you, love."

Eda pulled away so the other could greet Raine.

"Thanks for coming out, everyone," Raine said. "It, uh, it means a lot."

"You were fantastic," Camila said, the awe in her voice evident. "I had never seen anything like that before."

"Thank you, Mrs. Noceda. I'm sure it must've been…a lot."

King was climbing up Raine’s leg, asking to be held. Raine wrapped him up in their jacket before holding him against their side.

"No," Camila waved them away in a charming manner. "After the first time I came over here, this was a stroll in the park. Helps me see how Luz fell in love with the Demon Realm in the first place."

Raine blushed at that. "That's very flattering,  thank you."

Amber tapped on Raine’s shoulder, startling them. She gave them a significant look, her eyes darting from the BATs to their little group.

" Oh , oh," Raine said with a start. "Yes, let me introduce you guys to the crew." Raine’s voice gained an air of theatricality; this show was only for Camila. "This is Amber, Katya, and Derwin; together we are the Bards Against the Throne…AKA…the BATs!"

Katya and Derwin descended on either side of Raine with their hiss, Amber popping up in front of them. They all started laughing, a reflection of the camaraderie they'd formed in the early days of fighting Belos. 

"You guys already know Eda and King and Luz," Raine said, adjusting King's weight in their arms. "And you knew Hunter as the Golden Guard. This is Camila Noceda, Luz's mom."

"It's great to finally meet the poet's family under normal circumstances," Katya said with a somewhat smug look. "They never stop talking about you guys."

"I love the people in my life, sue me," Raine said playfully.

It was wonderful to see them like this, with friends they had banter with, relaxed and surrounded by those they loved. 

Derwin seemed interested in Hunter's old job and kept asking him and Luz about Belos, which seemed odd, but mostly harmless; Eda was keeping an eye on Hunter's ticks, making sure the questions never made him too uncomfortable. King was falling asleep in Raine’s arms, all tuckered out from a long day. Raine was balancing a conversation between Camila, Amber, and Katya, mostly consisting of them and the latter two explaining how Bard magic works to Camila. Eda was happy to lean on Raine’s shoulder and listen to their voice, listen to the lively conversations, to the jokes and laughter. 

Eda was happy.

Life was good. Her family was safe, happy, alive . Loved. She couldn't ask for more.

Eda was despondent. The Isles were a carcass, grotesque with the artifice of the Collector's mirth. Unnatural and dissonant with the Titan's magic. It was a literal waking nightmare. These days it was rare for Eda to not have feathers peeking out of her collar or forearms, the curse always on the cusp of being unleashed. It was also rare for her to see King. She missed him terribly and her stomach turned at the thought of him at the Collector's hands. 

At least Raine kept her company, in a bizarre and morbid way. They hung there, silent, cold hands and dead eyes. 

"Hey, Rainestorm," she started, as she always had. "Thought you could use the company, since these old kooks don't talk." She almost laughed at the irony of it, almost sobbed. She composed herself. "I'm going to break us out of here, as soon as you don't blast me the moment I step outside. I'm going to fix this. I'm getting my kids back and you, you hear? I'm getting you back, Rainestorm."

She reached for their hand but heard something. It was far away, just outside the archives. Kids talking.

"You think…is…there?" Luz? What the hell was Luz doing here? "...okay? Hunter? Stop!" She was in trouble. Screw this.

"I'm sorry, Rainestorm."

The harpy came out and she dashed out of the archive as fast as she could. She could feel the residual heat from the blasts being aimed at her. She rammed through the nearest wall, diving into the Titan's skull to see Luz and her friends.

Hunter was not okay. He was…in pain? He was covered in something green. Luz was shielding the others from him as she looked up.

"Eda! Eda, behind you!"

Just then, something heavy fell on her back, making her lose control and crash. It was Raine, eyes red instead of green. She kicked them off of her. The other Coven Heads were following closely, climbing down the archives. 

Fuck.

"Rainestorm, stop it," she tried as Raine took aim again. They could hit Luz. Eda lunged at them, holding their arms against them. They thrashed in her arms and stilled, then thrashed and stilled again, an odd mechanical pattern. 

"Titan, I hate this. Luz, are you alright?"

"Hunter isn't."

Eda turned to see Hunter throw up that green stuff. He seemed terrified, waving frantically for Flapjack to get away from him, the little bird already flying in a hobbled way. The green stuff started to pool and gather and grow. Hunter was still coughing it up. The Coven Heads were gathering, taking aim.

Luz held up her light glyph to get a better look and Raine stopped thrashing. Then started to panic like they normally would.

"Rainestorm?"

They stopped. "Eda? What the hell is going on?" 

She let them go immediately, pushing them behind her. "Later."

"Hunter! Mi vida, get away from that!" It was an older woman that looked a lot like Luz. It was her mom.

The green stuff grew into a horned figure with a skeletal grin, barely held together by sinew and that foul slime. 

"Belos," Luz said with so much certainty it made a chill run down Eda's spine.

Belos grabbed Hunter by the throat, lifting him up. Tears were welling up in his eyes. This was not happening. Her kids were not going to face this devil and she wasn't going to lose any of them to it. This was not going to happen.

She lunged, claws first, fangs second. It was a frail structure under the strength of the Owl Beast, Hunter dropping to the floor with a gasp, kicking away from them. She sank her teeth into his mushy throat, bile rising to her own, and ripped. She tore him apart until there was nothing but crushed bone and goop. 

The Coven Heads hadn't blown her to bits yet, which was something. She looked to find half of them dazed and not puppets, the others were still aiming. Luz got closer with her light and they were released from the Collector's grip. 

Light? That was it?

She felt contempt for all the times she'd extinguished her light before reaching Raine in her visits. She wanted to scream. 

"Where's King?" Luz asked. 

"I don't—"

"COLLECTOR, NO. LUZ, RUN!"

*

King usually didn't have that look in his eyes; in fact, the only time the Collector had ever seen that look was on the first day they played. Collector understood the look only later. King had been frightened, but that made sense. King had never floated like that before. Flying can be scary if you're not used to it!

But there was something different this time around. It was a look they'd only ever associated with the Archivists or Belos, it looked so foreign on King. King was angry.

But they had been having fun! Why was he so angry?

When that stupid human showed up, King got his head screwed on backwards. The Owl Beast had escaped and was covered in Belos, his unmistakable slime covering her feathers. They'd tagged him, though. Mashed goop against the skull of that jerk. Whatever. The Owl Beast tagged him again.

Now King looked angry and frightened and was shouting a dizzying Weh! And the Collector hadn't made him float once! Not since the last time.

The human had some silly paper spells that were starting to burn. Collector's head was starting to hurt.

The Head Witches were not guarding the Owl Beast, the human was playing with King, King was angry at the Collector, it all felt a lot like losing! Losing a game he didn't even know they were playing! That's no fair!

Collector didn't like this game. He didn't know the rules, no one was listening to him. They were getting bored.

"Well, this is no fun! We're starting over, new rules and all! I'm not losing to you, human, I'm not! I'M NOT!"

They snapped their fingers once and nothing happened. He tried again. Again. AGAIN.

That was more like it.

Surrounded by toys again. Puppets to play with just like he wanted them to. No ideas he didn't like or that were boring, like picking up the toys after he was done or not making more puppets. He had all the time in the world… all the quiet, too.

Just like in that stupid disk. Nothing new to play, just whatever they could think up. After the first couple hundred years, the idea well was all dried up! 

No, no, no, no!

They were playing alone again! That was even more boring!

Uggghhhh.

Why was playing so hard?

They floated over to King, who was still and perfectly pleasant, and snapped him back. He took a deep breath and sat back hard, dazed. He had that look again like he was floating as his eyes darted back and forth around him. He whispered something like, " What did you do?" Curiously, there was water welling up in his eyes. Such a funny thing for eyes to do, water shouldn't be there.

Collector wiped it away; it had obviously been bothering King because he flinched as they removed it.

"Okay, let's try it your way, I don't want to play all alone. Then I'd be back stuck in that stone, twiddling my thumbs and rhyming all day."

"You mean that, Collector?"

Collector was almost proud of how they'd made King's eyes sparkle.

"I do."

"Let everyone go. Please. I want my family back."

Family? That didn't make sense at all. Family were a bunch of jerks that lied and played mean tricks and were uncles that destroyed nephews and—

King had water in his eyes again.

"Please. I miss my mom and my sister."

"Would that make you happy?"

"Yes, it would," he said quickly.

"What about our games?"

King's lip quivered. It'd never done that before. King mumbled something.

"What was that?"

"I said I'm tired! I'm tired of playing and trying to not upset you! I'm tired of never seeing my mom. I'm tired of being scared."

Scared? What was there to be scared of? Had King been lying to him? "Have you not liked our games? Have you been lying to me?"

"I've had to! I was too scared not to!" 

Scared . They'd been lied to. Again! Why did this keep happening? 

Collector felt… bad. They didn't like this feeling at all.

"Well, maybe I don't want to play here anymore."

Maybe he didn't know how to play at all.

*

The Collector was gone when Eda opened her eyes. King was in her arms before she even came to. King was okay, he'd somehow managed to set them free. She had her kid back.

Luz. Where was she?

"Eda! Eda, oh my gosh, I missed you!" Luz was running towards her, arms open, barely stopping and toppling them over.

"Luz! Oh, my good witch," Eda squeezed her tight. "Oh, my babies." She kissed them all over their sweet faces, making them giggle. 

Hell was over. Eda had her kids and most of her limbs, she was willing to call that a win.

She held them tight for a long while, not ready to let go just yet. Luckily, neither were they. 

A hand shook her shoulder, startling her. She'd been drifting, half conscious on Camila's couch. King had lost the battle with sleep long ago, curled up in her arms, Raine's jacket almost a snuggie in his paws. She heard Raine’s cackle, they were probably laughing at one of Amber's jokes. 

Eda followed the hand on her shoulder, finding Luz at the end. "Sorry, thought you were more awake. Hunter said you and Raine could take his room for the night. He'll take the couch."

She was a vision, all smiles and kind eyes, Tassie happily perched on her shoulder. 

"And Mamá says you have to stay. It's too late for either of you to fly Owlbert," she continued. 

"Okay," Eda agreed easily. She didn't feel particularly keen on the idea of leaving Luz at that moment. "We'll stay. Are the BATs still here?"

"No, they went back a while ago. Mami and Raine got into the apple blood jug. Hunter's cutting them off."

"Where's King sleeping?"

"He usually sleeps with me."

"Will you take him up, please?" She handed over her little bundle of fur. "I'm gonna have to carry Raine upstairs."

"Yes, Mom. I mean—"

Eda's heart nearly stopped. Luz looked alarmed, blushing, maybe embarrassed. Eda would've squeezed the life out of her if it wouldn't have woken up King. Instead, she stood, pulling Luz to her side and peppered the top of her head with kisses.

"Mm, I love ya, kiddo."

Luz relaxed, leaning into her side. "I love you, too, Eda."

"Go to bed, it's late."

"Yes, Mom," she said, this time with a grin, leaning up to kiss her cheek.

Eda's heart was soaring, a little worn and wrung, knowing only hardships for so long, but still, soaring.

Mom. She'd never expected Luz to call her that. It was an unspoken sentiment, but they both knew it was there. Hearing it, though, had her eyes watering.

"Go on, you, get," Eda said with a watering chuckle, pushing her gently towards the stairs. Luz's smile was bright, a loving understanding in her eyes.

Eda made her way to the kitchen, where Hunter was hiding away the apple blood and Vee was wiping down the stove, leftovers in their containers waiting to be put away. Raine was leaning back in their chair, their eyes half lidded, wearing a big goofy smile and their cheeks red from drinking; Camila seemed more alert, smelling the drink in her glass and sitting up at the sight of Eda.

"Did Luz turn in already?"

Eda nodded as she placed her hand on Raine’s shoulder. "Yeah, just came by to tuck the lightweight in, too."

Camila nodded sagely, seeming more tired than drunk. Raine didn't even stir at the lightweight comment.

"Need help?"

"Nah, I got 'em," Eda said, harpy at hand. Camila jumped back in her chair.

" Ay, connnchole, " Camila readjusted. "I forgot you could do that."

"Sorry," Eda gave her a small smile. "Come on, Rainestorm. We're turning in."

Raine just raised their arms, knowing Eda would sling them over her shoulder. She covered them with her left wing as well, for good measure. 

"It's dark," they slurred.

"I know, love," Eda smirked. "Good night, kids. Thank you for letting us stay, Camila."

Camila batted her hand as if to say it's no problem.

"Good night," the kids chorused. 

" Que descansen, " Camila said.

Descansen. Rest. 

Eda knew that one, Luz had taught her. She felt herself smile as she went up the steps to Hunter's room. Luz was probably a better teacher than she was, always patient and enthusiastic. Her eyes would light up, whether it was explaining glyph combos or how to roll an r properly. She'd really found herself a great kid.

Eda set Raine down on the bed and dressed them down enough for them to be comfortable. The harpy settled and Eda did the same, crawling into bed and spooning her bard. Raine’s breaths came softly, already asleep. Even like this, Raine was a small symphony, little hums and breaths that came and went, the harmonies of Raine’s unconscious. But the best part was the steady beat—their heartbeat—calm and wonderfully persistent. It was what tied together that perfect natural melody.

Eda had missed it. She would never have to miss it again.

prologue | < chapter 4

[portgasddom]

Hey Alexa… play Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj.

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Atsumi Miya - Third times the charm twin

Born - October 5, 1995

Was the reason the boys started playing volleyball. Remains undefeated against Atsumu. Loves eating with Osamu. Doesn’t plan to pursue Volleyball after graduation. Loves studying and reading. Is also the reason the boys started calling everyone scrubs. lol Also started dating the prestige Bokuto much to the brothers dismay.

This is just a preview not an actual chapter. I’m starting this story soon. ☺️ Just wanted to get the baby of the Miya’s introduction out in the open already.

Enjoy! 💛

@3njeru

Here she was again. Her second year with her team. Her last year with her Captain Etsuko Goro before she graduates. Atsumi Miya felt alive. Inarzaki’s students were cheering loudly… Louder than every other school as a matter of fact. Her heart was beating fast and her palms were sweaty. She wasn’t nervous, don't get her wrong.. She was excited! She was going to be on the same court her brothers will be playing on. She was going to take her team to the finals.

When her team got called to go to the court she was one of the last to come out. The hall felt longer than it normally did but it was all worth it in the end, the second she stepped foot through those doors the cheers increased. The drums the school hit matched her beating heart. Her smile lit up the stadium. Atsumi put a hand over her number.. #9.

Two less than her older brother Osamu who sported #11 and two more than her other eldest brother Atsumu who wore #7. She was right in the middle of her two most favorite people. She stood with her team as they were sending words of encouragement and started getting ready to go out. Atsumi looked around and right at the corner of the court where coaches and other team players stood were her two big brothers. Osamu held up a sign with #9 on it while Atsumu started yelling as soon as they got her attention.

“Oiiiii ya better win ya scrub or you can’t come home!” Atsumi laughed until tears started forming in her eyes.

“Remember that time I said I thought ya were cool? I lied ‘Tsumu.” Atsumu gasped and it was Osamu’s turn to laugh. “Pffft.”

“Let’s gooo girls.” Etsuko shouted. “In formation.”

“Wish me luck Brothers!” Atsumi waved while getting in her position. “I want to go home after all.”

Her eyes went feral. She has been waiting for this. She was ready. As soon as the ref blew the whistle the battle began. Atsumi prided herself on being an all rounder. She wanted to follow in her brother’s footsteps at being a setter and a wing spiker. What better way than to learn all the positions. It became a great asset for the girls teams and it showed. Inarizaki was in the lead.

Atsumi’s lungs burned, her arms were stinging and her legs were aching but gosh did she feel so alive! Her smile did not falter once throughout the game.

“Sumi!!!! Let’s Go Sumi!!” The crowd cheered. Atsumi closed her eyes and basked in the cheers. They were already in their second set with a lead again. It was almost over and disappointment started seeping in her bones.

“Hey! Hey! Hey! Lets Go Baby!! Give it your all!” Bokuto shouted from the stands while cheering for her. There he was. Her third most favorite person. Her boyfriend Kotaro Bokuto.

“Ehhhh what are ya doing here ya scrub. Don’t ya got somewhere else to be?” Atsumu yelled courtside at him. Osamu was quiet but glared over his shoulder and his sister’s boyfriend.

Bokuto smiled. “I am here cheering on my girl.” Akaashi facepalmed.

Atsumi giggled while receiving the balls. Although she was concentrating on the game, hearing her brothers argue with her boyfriend gave her so much enjoyment. Before she knew it the ref blew the final whistle and the Inarizaki side started celebrating. She closed her eyes again and listened to everything around her. Atsumi really wished she could have this moment for life.

[thatcheeseycandle]

//OKAY IVE RRBLOGGED THE CHAPTER AND YEAH YHE TITLE CARD ITS REACTION TIME

(Note: I may not write down all of my reactions due to them being mainly blurt outs of words and such)

Im sorry GROUNDSMANS COTTAGE???? 👀 NAHNAHAHHSBDKAAA IM ALREADY YEAH IM EXPLODING RAKAJAOAOAIDHFNC

What WHAT WHATA WDYM SAYS GOODBYE WAIT NO NO OKAY LOOK PAUSE SIT EAIT I MEAN LOOK WE ALL HATED MALLARD A LITYLE BIT AT SOME POINT BUT GOOD GOSH WE ALREADY GOT SO MANY DEATHS-

And eait BLEUPETRTO WDYM COMPANION. WAIY OKAY YEAH IM IM LOOKING

Im sorry Ig otta pause brfore reading to just admire YHE TITLE CARD GOOD GOSH ITS GORGEOUS

To be fair as far as I can remember we didnt exactly get too many solid images on locations from the canon BUT GOD ITS WORTH THE EAIT LOOK AT THAT COTTAGE!! AMAZING

Okay OKAY WAIT BLUE PETER wait MAYFLOWER MAYFLOWER AND AAAAAAASBFYJAAJOAOAOSJFNF GOD OKAY IM YEAH ITS INTERESTING THAT ITS WELSH YEAH

Cant blame you Blue Peter I learned the Welsh language through the Great Westerns HGAHAHAHDGDGDV OR YEAH ATLEAST RESEARCHING THE GWR OF COURSE

AYYYY LETS GOOO WIN WIN FOR MAYFLOWER NOW THATS NICE TO HEAR

Ay wait LMS??? 👀 WELL. YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY I SUPPOSE

"If Arrow didn't even bother with you, you knew that you had been an outcast." WELL DANG AIGHT YEAH THATS CERTAINLY SOME KNOWLEDGE.

Im sorry NRW TAILWAY????? NEW RAILWAY WAIT. OKAY RIGHT. NOTED THEN NOTED

Okay OKAY HOLD ON THERE BLUE PETER AIGHT. Okay yeah that is true yknow a black sheep in a field of white sheep YEAH ITS UNDERSTANDABLE

"We're just engines doing our best despite everything, Blue Peter, sir." give mr a minute MAYFLOWER YOU SWEET LITRLE. AIFHDJOKAY.

And good gosh okay THE CRANE WIVES IS PLAYING. And god BLUE OETER LOOK HES YEAH. Man idk IM JUST IM FRELING SAD FOR BLUE OETER LIKE THE GUY JUST YEAH HES THAT.

insert me just clutching onto a pillow so much cause Im just IM SAD FOR THESE TWO THEYRE TRAGIC OKAY

Mayflower MAYFLOWER GOD- MAY GOD GIVE HER AND BLUE OETER THE BEST THEY JUST THEY DESERVE IT OKAY THEY DO

Wait ducks. DUCKS MALLARDS WIAT WIAKALJD

Wait WIA TIEA TIB LONG LOST ENGINES THE THEORR MY THEOFYAJKA ITS CONFIRMEDM????????? NO FUCKING WAY EAIT. IM SHOCKED EAIT WAIT EIAT.. IT MIGHTVE BEDN CONFIRMED????? THAT THE MALLARD HAVE ENGINE SOULS???????

Eaiy HOD FOR A SECOND I THOUGHT IT WAS ONE OF THE MALLARDS EHO SAID THAT LAHAGAHGDJDBF PROTEUS

Wait. Give me a minute I gotta read this like eyes locked onto the screen

Insert me reading silently just taking in every single emotion

This is the bit THIS IS THE BIT WAIT ITS THE BIT THE LITTLE PEEK

Insert me yet again getting deep into the emotions cause GOD THIS HURTA

He killed Doncaster. OKAY EAIT. HE KILLED ONE OF THE A1/A3s??? OKAY YES I EXPECTED IT BUT THEN LIKE DONCASTER????????

No no. NO. WAIY WAIT. NORTH?????? THE FUCK DO UOU MEAN FUSION WAIT IS NORTH A HYBRID TOO??????? WHAT IS HAPPEMING???????

Im sorry he nearly died from trying to beat Mallards record? Im. God WHAT

Insert absolute silence as Im yeah Im just reading as my brain tries to hold onto whats last of my sanity

"I just wish you had been a better person"

Crying counter: 1

wELL ATLEAST. YEAH TYDFILS HERE.

(Im not okay God that line just IT CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD IT HITS SO HARD AT HOME.)

Ay AY AY AY LISTEN HERE NOE SHE EAS JUST GOING OUT LIKE YKNOW A WALK. SOMETHING I THINK YOUD NEED

Exactly EXACTLY PERCY EXACTLY

"I always seem to need help though" okay WHO HURT BAKU ON THIS. WHO HURT- GOD THAT HITS HARD.

Yeah YEAH GO WITH EHM TYDFIL!! SHE DESERVES A BREAK DEF DEF

AUFHGSGIDHFH GOD THIS BIT IS YEAH ITS DEF GONNA BE A FAV DEF ITS GONNA BE SOMETHING NICE TO LOOK BACK ON

Wait. Olivia for FOR FUCKS SAKE OLIVIA- SHE NEEDS TO REST LIKE GOD OLIVIA YOU NEED TO REST YOU GOT AN UNBORN BABY INSIDE OF YOU RRST UP

EXACTLY POLLY EXACTLY FOR GODS SAKE EXACTLY

Waiy. WAIT WRLL???? A GOLD DUST WELL OR????? I SWEAR TO GOD IF NORTH PULLED A BATMAN HIDEOUT RN

Damn. Okay right- I mean I do have some theories on if Merry did yknow yeah mother Olivia but good gosh THATS CALLED DENIAL.

Ay AY AY AY POLLY DONT NONONONONONOO POLLY I SWEAR NO NO NO

Ay WAIT TERURBLERJHSJAIAOA THEORY CONFIRMED YES

Theory confirmation counter: 2

WE WIN THESE THINGS WOOOOOOOO OKAY WE GOT CONFIRMATION YES

Wait IM SORRY GOLD DUST TORCHES????? NO WAY THATS SO AOFJFIFI THATS SO FITTING????

Oh so thats how you spell mediavael.

Woah. WOAH WOAH WOAH AY WAIT WAIT PAUSE LET ME GET INTO THIS UNIVERSE RQ RQ- NO FUCKING WAY. HOW MUCH FREE TIME DID THIS MAN HAVE GOOD GOSH???????

No way NORTH HE WAIY. WAIT EIAT HE. ALL THESE ENGINES GOOD GOSH. HUNDREDS?????

Holy God ROOSTER ROOATAKAOAOAOSKDJX OHFNAUAPAOAOAOAOADB F HEDID HE DID REVIVE ROOSTER HE DID AAAAJFHAKAOAOOAHDDB

Theory Confirmed counter: 3

Im sorry A V2???????? AY AY. THAT MEANS WAIT AAYAYYSDJCJFOOWIS LETS GO WE GOT ANOYHER V2 GUYS LETS GOOOOAHAJAOOADBX VOSKAOAKAKA

ColdthTSHRKAISVD

OHMDYAIAOAGAAGHAHDC ITS COLDSTREAMER YALL ITS COLDATEAMRHHRKAJAHAAAAAAA

ITS HER LET DGO

Wait POLLY NO EAIT POLLY- WHAT ON RARTH IS GOING ON????? WHAT WAIG WIA YSILVER SOULSBWOSUGOAJAAAAAAAA

AILVER SOULS THERES SILVER SOULS NO WYA WAIT. GOD WAIY WAIT LEATHER BOUND BOOKS COULD ONE OF THEM BE NORTHS JOURNAL?????

Merry. MERRY HAMPFON. MERRY WAIT NO NO WAIT WYYEHS YES RIGHT MERRY. Okay I swear SOMETHING HAPPENED BETWEEN THE GDCS AND MERRY I SWEAR TO FUCK SOMETHING HAPPENED

Wait. That eas Merry's engine, and Polly's soul started to react to it like it had black smoke or something. SOMETHING FUCKING HAPPENED-

Ojay my eyes may be blurry BUT GOD IM YEAH ITS THEORY TIME GUYS. Ill make sure to note down this chapter, def a big big bitch to uncover lore wise. And I thought my revival theory would be bigger than the Mother Merry theory, BUT I WAS WRONG

Ay GREAT WESTERNS ITS THE WRSTERNS

AWIRJFHFHD HAMILTON MISSED MALLARD- Okay look I knew she had a friendship with Mallard to a certain level BUT I NEVER KNEW THEY WERE THIS CLOSE LIKE BEST FRIENDS IN A WAY

AAASGDHHFHDGAHAHHAHDVC WE GOT A NEW DUO YOU LOT SO CHIN UP FOR FLUFF

Exactly EXACTLY WE DONT TOLERATE MAYFLOWER HATE IN THIS HOUSEHOLD

TARGET THE HATE TO MS PARSONS NLANG /DEJK

If Im being quite honest Im just I CAN HEAR MY HEART POUNDING. EVEN WITH MUSIC ON I LITERALLY CAN HEAR IT CRYSTAL CLEARLY- GOD THIS CHAOTER WAS. WAS CERTAINLY A WAKR UP CALL DEF.

But all in all A GREAT READ YET AGAIN!! Gosh Im yeah I GUESS I HAVE PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND NOW LMAOSIDHDB

[viceversasramy]

-Benefits Chapter 1 - Pictures! LESS GOOO

It was the year 2710 there was a woman who just graduated from Viro University she is having a problem for paying her sister’s college tuition and having trouble with finding her new job. She is sighs and flop in her bed her pet robot automatically turns on

Rorico: Hello Creator? Any luck on finding a new job 

Girl(mc): you think? And why you were you on you haven’t even been fully charged yet?

Rorico: Why, you ask? You received a mail!

 Girl(mc): Oh, where is it from?

Rorico: From Onix Villin he sends a voice message 

Onix voice message: I heard you are looking for a job? We are short of a technician, and you are the only person I know who can how does $234,000 a month sounds? If you want to join, we can meet at the café nearby your house at 8:30 your free to deny or accept

Girl(mc): what?! That salary is more than my other previous jobs since college ... 

Rorico: are you going to join- 

Girl(mc): Let us get ready tomorrow-   

Tomorow at 8:30 

Girl(mc): you got to get ready I need my comfort friend with me when I am in an interview you know?

Rorico: I am ready I am going to just wait  

They have arrived at the café spotted Onix sitting down and taking a sip of a coffee and take a glance at them both as they spotted each other (how funny tbh)

Onix: oh, you have arrived thought you are going to deny

Girl(mc): Then why are you here?

Onix: It is my favorite café to go every morning well... If I got time

Rorico: Well now she came so when is the interview?

Onix: Oh, we do not do interviews in this business we do tests to see if we can rely on it but being a technician oh and do you do repairs?

Girl(mc): I do? Why would you ask

Onix: oh, and then your fit to that task

 As they walk Rorico and she saw a familiar figure it is her sister why is she tied up?

Girl(mc): Why is it my sister? Here and tied up...

Rorico: Hey what are you doing? That is my creator’s sibling Onix what did you dooooo....

Onix turn the off button of the Rorico 

Onix: We cannot afford distractions, Now let me explain to you see those controllers there are broken. You have up to 5 minutes to fix that because it is connected to the missiles for it to attack the intruder. Now let us play a roleplay, shall we? I am the intruder, and your sister is the object that you must protect. If you finish it up well, you get to have your sister and get hired if not your sister will be.... let us just say you will never see her again, ever.

Girl(mc): Onix! What on earth!? When is this legal?  

Onix: The time will start now    

The time has begun her sister begin to cry for mercy, Onix is getting his weapon ready, the girl was in pressure, but she knows she must focus 3 minutes have past the she was still fixing the controllers carefully and fast. Few minutes have past 10 seconds left? (Dang, I am now getting lazy you're close to the end of the first chapter) 9...8... 7 ... 6 ... 5. ... 4... 3...

Girl(mc): THAT’S IT THIS IS THE LAST STRAW ONIX

She had enough and ran towards Onix and charged a fist and punched Onix right towards the face and then she heard clapping out of nowhere

Person 1: She seemed more of a fighter than a technician should we make her one

Person 2: Do not get your hopes high she is doing this test to be a technician

Person 3: Silence, she did not even finish her task for this test

Person 4: And? She saved her sister without thinking about her dear life! 

Person 2: Onix are you okay?

Onix: Oh, I am alright I am just having a nosebleed no worries

Girl(mc): Should have hit harder

As she went to her sister and asked her if she was alright but now, she knows she is a hologram (this is cruel to write about) She is scared and relieved at the same time now that she is safe all of this for a job.   

Girl(mc): Who even are you people?  

She said while she turns on Rorico

Sicilienne: Oh, I am terribly sorry for giving you this test it must have been traumatizing... My name is Sicilienne the leader, The secretary Axten, Head of Security Sarai, and my partner Harmonite

Sicilienne: And what is your name newcomer?

Girl(mc): My name is... Lyra

-End of Chapter 1- the chapter 2 is gonna come out in uhh we'll see ;)

[chidoroki]

Black Clover ch374

Last couple chapters of the year let's gooo! And we're starting off with a beautiful, colorful double spread page. They all look wonderful and I'm so happy we can finally head back to this fight between brothers and old friends.

I believe any day is a good day when we get to see Nacht fight. I seriously need the anime to return one day so we can finally see all his greatest moments. Having him appear in only the last few episodes was such a tease and his quick cameo in the movie for just a couple seconds was an even bigger one.

The waiting gap in between new chapters has been so long that I honestly forgot Yami was injured, which is a bit crazy since he was only attacked by Morgen in ch368. Also thank god he actually recognizes Ichika. For some reason I had a feeling he forgotten about her after all this time as he's never bothered to mention her before Asta got teleported to the Land of the Sun and the story would've played it off for laughs.

It's sweet of hear to apologize but perhaps we can wait til his life isn't in danger, yeah? And I for real can't help but think of Tingyun from HSR whenever I see or hear the word 'benefactor' now. (ohh I'm so very curious to see how this whole Fugue drama plays out in 2.7)

Surely they're gonna have this reunion by the time the manga ends, right? They must. I won't accept any sort of ending without Yami visiting back home. Maybe even dragging the rest of the Black Bulls along with him on a little field trip too.

The fact that Ryuya didn't even tell Ichika what was in the tiny bag is kinda funny, especially with how traumatizing that whole experience was for her.

Well, good to know how these pills actually work. If I was Ichika, I wouldn't feel too terrible about what happened all those years ago. It's different when you're young and couldn't control your abilities rather than be driven to kill. How Yami barely hesitated to take said pill is pretty great too.

Bruh.. this form of his, with the giant bull horns too.. oh my. That's our captain alright.

This intense fight suddenly turned wholesome and I'm thrilled. Girlie looks so amazed, aww. It's precious.

Not one but two more chapters to get through. Huzzah!

[prismanga]

ONE PIECE CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT

like real men, we're avoiding telling you you look like a wet pathetic sad animal right now

the chapter art for this was sectioned into two images on mangadex, but i care enough about the continuity of always commenting on them i went and got it off of google. you're welcome

and there it is, the commentary you were waiting for

anyway

i'm sorry but i seriously thought he was punching himself in the dick for a second because i'm blind. it was really funny

i wish right here right now nami said "speak for your yourselves, i think this guy is a fucking loser"

i wonder if captain kuro thought about this being a problem at all! (i'm sure he didn't)

the group dynamic is group dynamicking! lets gooo

meanwhile, in the spooky natural causes mansion:

she was really tired after eating all those cigarettes i fed her. poor thing.

merry is like, obviously i can easily identify a liar! isn't it so fucked up when people lie? that usopp, what a shitty liar he is!

merry is so exceedingly cute here

CLAHADOR, WERE YOU LYING *AND* WEARING THOSE FUCKED UP SHOES THIS WHOLE TIME?

and then kuro was like

"lol"

meanwhile, captain kuro's ship:

HOO

meanwhile, luffy's gang:

i............... huh

where did they even get that oil and.... WHY IS THIS THE PLAN

what a.... great plan...

(i feel bad for making fun of kuro's plans now.)

famous last words, usopp

and so...

so like, is kuro's crew just required to don a pair of cat ears upon joining? "now that you're a real man, a real tough pirate man, put on a pair of these, son."

what a guy.

fucking

FUCKING

okay well i could have told you that in the first place.

IS THIS HOW WE'RE GETTING RID OF ZORO FOR A WHILE THIS TIME???

please tell me that there's going to be a running gag of "and here's how we ditched zoro for a while"

im too lazy to get it, but please imagine i inserted that video of the old guy angrily yelling "meeooowwwww!" at an egg

THIS IS INCREDIBLY SILLY!!

and that's the end of the chapter

next time!

usopp does a thing!!!! (probably)

[momoh-chiin]

General dating Hunter headcanons

Hiii! It’s Momo hereeee, how are you all doing?? Okay, so, let’s just say last TOH chapter made me SADASFUCK and as a Hunter lover/kinnie, I wanted to write a little about him These may have spelling errors and make no sense in general, please, be patient with me. I haven’t write anything in a long time, and English isn’t my first language! Okay, off we gooo ~

✩ Having Hunter as your boyfriend was truly something. It was like having two boyfriends with one same body, and it all depended if you were hanging out with “Hunter”, or “The Golden Guard”.

✩ With The Golden Guard, you would see him as someone dominant, wary, and, to others, even a little cold and harsh. He has a reputation to maintain, and he can’t allow himself to change too much when he’s with you around.

✩ However, you both knew that was just a half-truth. Sure, he did his best to keep acting all mighty and efficient, but that wouldn’t last long.

✩ While on a mission, you both would work on completely different things a second, and the next he would be all over you.

✩ Really, it was funny for the recruits; when they least expect it, he stopped bossing them around to just be closer to you, talking about anything while touching you somewhere (not in a kinky way, of course, more like a hand around your waist, or simply taking your hand).

✩ Damn them if they dared to speak to either of you once he decided to be alongside you.

✩ “Um, Golden guard-“ “What do you want?” “Uh… We can’t pass this trap here and-“ “Then find a way to do it. Can’t you see I’m busy here?”

✩ But do not expect that he will act the same way if he’s around a coven leader, Kikimora, or worse, Belos himself. Even if it hurt him, he would treat you as harshly as the other recruits, being the Golden Guard everyone knew.

✩ Dates would be kept short, if they happened at all, as he had a busy schedule. Being the right hand of the Emperor was not an easy job, sadly.

✩ Also, he would be a bit of a flirt; if he fell, he will take the opportunity to pose and say something as stupid as “seems like I fell for you, Y/N”. If you complimented him in any way, he would be a bit cocky, or easily say something nice back.

✩ “Oh, I already know I’m great, thank you for repeating that anyway”

✩ “Yes, my uniform looks great, but I believe you look better on yours” “Hunter, sweetie, all the recruits wear the same uniform…” “…well, yours look cooler anyway”

✩ Hunter was tender and warmer. You could never have enough of those gorgeous magenta eyes, or his cute gap tooth, or his little rebel hair, or…

✩ Well, anything really. For you, Hunter was the most beautiful person in the whole Boiling Isles.

✩ Likes to cuddle as much as you both can, and will take the chance to show you he loves you so, so much. And by that, I mean lots of hugs, kisses and words of affirmation.

✩ Remember I said that if he was around someone important he would treat you like if you were another simple recruit? Well, he will apologize so, so much. No matter how many times you tell him it’s fine, he won’t let go. He truly feels bad about it.

✩ Dates will be either big or simple. No in-between.

✩ Taking you to a classy restaurant (he can afford it, after all), on a short trip, or little dates on the library, maybe just hang around in his room (he likes his room best because that way he can hug you to his heart joy).

✩ Really, he just wants to spend time with you :)

✩ Never, NEVER forgets a special day. Anniversary? He’s been planning that since the last one. Your birthday? He has your gift and a secret date for you both on the way. Heck, he will even remember dumb things like “every Saturday, it’s burgers day”.

✩ Either as The Golden Guard or as Hunter, he will be possessive and jealous.

✩ Not in a toxic way, but rather in a sad way. He has some self-esteem issues, so he’s afraid you might find someone better than him. He might or might not sulk around whenever he’s feeling especially jealous, and, as the Golden Guard, he can be a little bit harsher than usual.

✩ This boy lost so much, he can’t afford to lose you too :(

✩Overall, no matter if he has his mask or not on, this boy loves you too much, please shower him with even more love!

Requests are open, please read my rules before anything. Have a greaat daay! <3

[the-acid-pear]

I didn't want to but my last post got so long Tumblr can't load it AFSGSGAHH so this is my second post bc liveblogging this manga is part of my personality now <3

From where i left,

I love seeing Shibukawa i hate knowing how that fight will go down tho </3

JACKKKK 🥺

Oh is that literally Andre the giant?

MOTOBEEEE 💞

THAT'S RETSU?! GOD I DIDN'T RECOGNIZE HIM AT ALL I-

KUREHA IS BACK TOO NICE

Katou baby you won't last

YESSSSSSSS YES YES YES MY SON.

Yeah and uh, Katsumi whatever.

BABYYYYYYYYY BOYYYYYYYYYY

Poor Kozue on god pugoygpgu

Toba 🥺

Kozue like 😨

Chapter 186

You don't know but like 2 days passed and i actually forgot what was happening VÑVPJOYG

I just remembered that scene in the fairy odd parents movie where the crowd goes OHHH AHHH

WHAT NUT?

I don't want to simp so early in the morning but UGHHH look at him!!

Hey has Baki always been doing the yujiro stand or is this new?

Feel you Mr Andre the giant i too have been told to not use my full strength. Though I'm just 1.60, my power comes from my anger issues and my god given right to kick ass

That's one strong kick

Rip the crowd n Andre the giant

Chapter 187

I don't think that's true Baki boy

That's a big number sir

I really don't care about this fight much at all surudtidkgxkhkdgksr

Poor Kozue man

Okay no apparently all cis men on the comments did want to become the string ???? Get help /j

Chapter 188

This is prob cool if you know who these people are. I unfortunately don't.

Look of bloodlust? He looks like the average fuckboy

YESSS BABEY LET'S GOOO THE GLASSES ARE BACKKK

Me watching the anime: omg that's so random why is he wearing glasses out of nowhere lol?

Me now (my brain is bigger): WOOOOOOOOO

I'm still obsessed with Toba's size

IFYOYDITDPUGPJG

Okay i had to google who igari was bc i wasn't recognizing him, now I'm cheering on him

This is gonna be a good one, hopefully

That was murder

DOPPO POG DOPPO POG-

Chapter 189

Hehehe this title sounds promising 👀

KSJSKSHSJS BRO 🥺

I really can't tell if he's scared of confident, i HOPE he's confident like, he's my pollo afteral (i make that joke in Spanish bc idk how to do it in English 😭)

Nice feet (See? No one can accuse me of having a foot fetish because no one reads these haha!)

I'm not gonna simp for 3 lines straight but i can't just pass this without saying how much i love how Doppo looks in this arc my man looking more precious than usual 😌🥺💞

Shout-out to the ppl in the comments wishing Motobe a happy bday <33

Chapter 190

These men just LOVE breaking fingers don't they?

It was a pleasure knowing you Motobe-san

I must say Doppo first watching the fights with Katou now with his son is like, super damn sweet like this dude is just such a Dad™

Sumo is such a damn cool sport tbh, i watched like one documentary on it once and nothing else but it's just like damn

NOOOUGHHH

MOTOBE IS FUCKING DEAD.

Lshekwhwksgskd someone was mentioning how they make Motobe sound like a badass but he loses every time and someone just responded "He's 50", which is similar to the justification i tried to give myself whenever Doppo kept fucking losing but then you have mfs like Shibukawa who is 70 and is just mad powerful KSVSNSH 😔

Chapter 191

Hehe the king ☺️

THAT WAS SO RANDOM AJGSJSGEJSG i love this mf

FUCK HOW SHORT IS RETSU OMG 🥺

1.76 HE'S SO TINY HE'S SHORTED THAN DOPPO OMFG

also if y'all wonder how I'm doing my jaw is currently trembling and i think i have a fever, but it's fine, we getting to 200 today boys

I really don't care much about Katsumi but he has a very shaped face i won't lie, his eyes are very pretty too. STILL DONT CARE BOUT HIM 🙄😒

They just throwing hands these mfs ffs

Katsumi that's a bit too far don't you think?

A fuckin pussy out sort of luck i see

Chapter 192

I hate smooth Retsu sm let him keeps his face wrinkles ffs

Obsessed with these lads

ANDRE MY MAN look at him

EVERYBODY IS GETTING IN THE WAY FR SPUGPYDOTSÑD

I love how these characters say <3

Fucked up to beat up a wounded man tho NGL :/

OH FUCK HIS ELBOW NO

Chapter 193

Idk man after 180+ chapters Retsu's body doesn't look that wild to me

I know he will lose bc uh, Retsu obviously? But man i really like this Russian

Kozue that's how every match is

Hhhh 😬

He's dead.

Chapter 194

OH MY GOD HIM AGAIN?! HHH FFS!!!

VAMOOOS KATOU

Hey they aren't doing the white lips thing anymore that's sick

Motobe Latino /j

OYFPUTDPUTDPUTDPID

NO MY MAN KATOU IS NO MATCH TO YUJIRO NO ONE IS NOOO 😢

Chapter 195

Monkee

MY BOY BAKI GETTING THAT GOOD OL FLASHBACK HUH BAKI PTSD MOMENCE

YEET

Chapter 196

LSHLSHEKEBSJSHSVS IM LOSING IT

Look at the cocky mf man sjsgdhd

I must say i love the progression of Baki's personality

ANDOOOO

Chapter 197

Katsumi is deranged

My health problems are solved btw

I honestly hope Katsumi wins, for the honor of shinshinkai exclusively

Doppo looks so proud of his son 🥺

These mfs so childish ffs

...how is he that small 😭

I really don't understand any of these people

Chapter 198

I love seeing Toba just around doing shit like yeah king you go. My nostalgia enjoys his presence

Toba king i don't want to see you on a wheelchair please-

Toba baby you are going to die and horrible death and i will hate to be the witness of it

LSHSJSHSKHWKSHS ???

He's dead 😔

SHOUT-OUT TO THE FUCKING ASSHOLE WHO COMPARED TOBA TO THE TERRAFORMARS ROACHES 😭😭💀

Chapter 199

Igari right? He's dead too. I have less doubt than anyone else, Hanayama is a beast.

THEHWHSHHS 😭 WHY DOES HE HAVE TO OPEN BOTTLES LIKE THAT FFS

Different? Idk man he looks the same to me

Chapter 200

Like it's not just brawling man if anyone the size and strenght of Hanayama did anything they would win no matter what, this mf is a beast

THAT'S SO MEAN THEY WERE SUCH BESTIES OUGH MY HEART 😢💔

I'm sorry, he's gonna get WHAT? 😳

Ndhskshskhdkd obsessed

THESE MEN OMFG.... IM LOSING IT

So glad at least SOMEONE is still a bro 😒

HANAYAMA BRO??? IM BETTING ALL MY MONEY ON YOU BRO PLEASE

Obsessed he didn't even realize

THANKS HANAYAMA PHEW I WAS GETTING WORRIED FOR A SECOND THERE!

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

And that's it for tonight, adiós

[fluffymcu]

Letting Loose

Requested Chapter 19

This is a continuation of my series and all future chapters that I write for this series will be written as requested chapters

Request: The team and the reader have a snowball fight

Word count: 2,265

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It’s been 9 months since Ruby Anne has joined the team. You have all come a long way since then and you were proud of the progress that was made. You, Ruby and Peter were on winter break and you had a few inches of snow so you were happy. The trees were so pretty and the yard was like a winter wonderland and there was a small pond about 20 minutes away from the compound on foot so the three of you decided to run down there and ice skate since the pond was frozen. You and Peter would do that every winter and this would be Ruby’s first winter you the team. So, you all jogged down there with your ice skates, bundled up warm.

“Oh my god you’re a natural!” You exclaimed as you watched Ruby speed by you on the ice. She was surprisingly very good at ice skating. Peter still had to skate by you, holding your arm to keep to steady. Unlike her, as much as you practiced every winter, you still couldn’t skate too well.

“Hehe. Yeah, we used to go roller skating a lot when I was younger. This feels about the same, just a little more slippery.” Ruby chuckled, skating away and occasionally skating backwards.

“Oh cool! That sounds aweso-AHH!” You yelped as you lost your balance and slipped, falling right on your butt. Peter gasped and then giggled a bit as he quickly helped you up. You started to laugh too, knowing that you probably looked funny falling like that. “Peheter you're supposed to hehehelp me not fall.” You laughed, rubbing your bottom that was now sore. Peter smiled sheepishly and gave you an apologetic shrug.

“Sorry, I only let go for a second!” He whined.

“Well, knowing me, you should know to never let go of me when I'm skating. I am extremely prone to falling.” You giggled. Ruby was laughing as well, helping you regain your balance.

“It’s ok y/n/n, you’ll get the hang of it eventually.” She tittered. You scoffed and thanked her for helping.

“I hope so..” You sang.

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“AHH! Oooow!” You groaned as you fell again. This was the 6th time you fell in the last 20 minutes. Your butt was probably bruised and the cold melted ice had seeped through your layers and now your butt was wet. Peter covered his mouth and gasped again, once again helping you up. Ruby winced with a smile.

“Maaaybe that’s enough skating for now. We should do something else in the snow.” Peter said, rubbing your back comfortingly. Ruby nodded and agreed.

“Yeah, definitely. Something that doesn’t involve falling and bruising our butts.” She laughed. You nodded with a smirk and out your hands on your hips.

“So… what should we do?” You shrugged. Peter hummed for a second before raising his eyebrows and looking at you girls.

“Snowball fight?” He asked. You and ruby smirked.

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“Oww! Hey! How much snow are you packing into a single snowball Peter?!?” You yelled as you dove behind your fort. It felt like he was throwing pure rock at you! Peter laughed evilly as he kept preparing more snowballs, gathering as much snow as he could and compressing it tightly into a ball. “Hard as a rock.” He sniggered to himself.

It was a girl’s vs boy fight. You thought that since it was two of you and one of him, you’d have the upper hand easily. But of course, that hasn’t the case.

Ruby stood up from behind the wall and threw 2 snowballs at Peter. One had successfully hit Peter on the shoulder and the other hit the wall of his fort. You tried to make more snowballs to give to Ruby to throw but as the fight progressed, Peter was winning by a long shot.

The fight continued and the three of you were so caught up in the game that you were only brought back to reality when you heard another familiar voice from a few feet away.

“Hey, that’s no fair, Peter’s outnumbered!” Tony said. The three of you looked up to see the rest of the team standing there with smiles on their faces. “He needs some help, right guys?” He asked, Steve, Bucky, Thor and Clint nodding along and agreeing. Nat and Wanda rolled their eyes.

“No! He’s perfectly fine and its perfectly fair!” You yelled. However, the team ignored your protests.

“What do you say, fellas? Boys vs girls?”

“NO! Then we’ll be outnumbered!!”

Steve nodded. “Sounds good. It’s on!” The guys immediately joined Peter’s side making you and Ruby groan. Nat lazily walked to your side and Wanda crouched down next to you.

“I don’t wanna go out into the line of fire so I’ll just be here and make the snowballs for you guys.” Wanda said. You playfully rolled your eyes but agreed.

“Alright ready?” Tony called out. You groaned and poked your head out from the fort.

“Just so you know, this is still totally not fair!” You sang. “There’s 6 guys and only 4 girls. Plus, Wanda is staying behind the fort so technically there’s only 3 girls fighting.”

“Tough cheese, do what you can, and prepare to lose anyway!” Tony quipped, making you growl. “3,2,1, GOOO!”

In a few moments you all were laughing loudly and squealing, as snowballs flew in all directions. You were hit a couple of times and so was Nat and Ruby, but you were surprisingly able to land a few good shots to the opposite team. Thanks to Nat's ninja skills, she was able to easily dodge many snowballs. At some point in the fight, it got really chaotic. There was screaming everywhere and there were no longer organized teams. Girls teamed up with boys, some fought alone; it was crazy. You and Steve were currently teamed up and you were both trying to get Thor. He was by himself but held his own very well. He laughed victoriously, throwing ball after ball of snow to your bodies. Bucky then temporarily joined Thor's team, throwing snowballs at Steve.

When Thor and Bucky wouldn’t relent, Steve turned on you, lifting you up and using you as a shield. You screamed as you started to get hit by all the balls they were throwing. “HEY! YOU TRAITOR!” You yelped. Steve ran away while still holding you in front of him to protect himself from anymore snowballs. “Steve stop!!!” You squealed, kicking your legs in the air when he started running towards Peter's fort. You were getting attacked and you were partially scared because Peter's snowballs hurt and your brother was basically making you the target of them. Luckily, Peter manages to throw one of his snowballs and hit Steve straight in the head.

“OW!” He growls, immediately dropping you on the snow. You cheer and run away while you still can, sticking your tongue out at Steve.

“Ha ha!”

“Jesus, Pete! What are these, white stones?!”

You run away to join Thor's team since he’s doing pretty good, and also because you're mad at Steve. You laugh as you and Thor currently have the upper hand, since the both of you have a system; you make the balls and Thor delivers. His big strong arms allow him to throw the balls at great distances, so even the people running far away don’t stand a chance.

When you peek out of the fort, you see Steve from afar trying to quickly build himself a wall to protect himself. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to get revenge. As you were making more snowballs for Thor, you made up a plan. You would run up to him, avoiding the line of fire, and kick down and destroy his wall. Then, once he's caught off guard, you'd use the snow from the fallen fort and throw it at him, thus getting revenge for turning on you.

You grinned as you prepared enough balls to last Thor for the few minutes that you'd be away, then left. “I’ll be right back Thor!” You said, quickly running over to Steve to commence your plan.

Once you're close enough, you run and jump into the fort like a wrecking ball, turning the wall into a pile of snow. Steve’s eyes widened as he witnessed his hard work get completely wrecked.

“What the-“

You quickly get up on you knees and gather snow in your arms. “This is what you get for betraying me!” you giggled, launching snow at him and tackling him to the ground, shoving snow down his shirt.

He yelped at the sudden cold feeling, grabbing your wrists and pushing you off him. He quickly gets up and shakes off the snow before pinning you to the ground and straddling you. You scream and try to fight back, pushing on his chest and wrestling with him but he easily pins your wrists to your chest with an evil chuckle and digs into your side with his free hand. You squeal, arching your back and squirming around, letting out uncontrollable giggles. “Stohohohop it steheheheheve!” you kick you legs, shrieking when he lets go of your wrists and uses both hands to slide under your long-sleeved shirt and attack your bare belly.

You threw your head back and cackled, trying to rip his hands away but it was futile. You had made the mistake earlier of taking a few layers off you when you started getting hot from all the running around, so now you had just made it extremely easy for Steve to tickle you senseless.

“STEHEHEVE I CAHAHANT!” You cried, squealing loudly when he moved his ice fingers up to your ribs. His cold fingers expertly dug in between each rib, making the sensation unbearable for you.

“Awww, is it a little cold for you? Huh?” He teased, pouting his lip and using a baby voice to tease you. Your laughter went up an octave as you tried to turn and hide your blush. Steve chuckled at your bubbly state and slipped his hands under your arms, causing you to yelp and press your arms to your sides.

“NAHAHAHA PLEHEHEHEASE STEHEVE!” You begged. Steve ignored your protests and began to blow raspberries in the crook of your neck, his cold nose touching behind your ear making you squeal. You couldn’t take this much longer and needed to call for help. “HEHEHELP IHIHTS TOO MUHUHUCH!” You yelled, hoping to catch the attention of anyone on the team. “HELP HE'S CHEATIHIHIHING!” You laugh harder as Steve wiggles his fingers in your belly button, knowing how that drives you crazy.

Finally, Tony looks over to you and sees you getting wrecked by Steve. He chuckles, rolling his eyes before nudging Clint who’s next to him. Clint looks over to where he's pointing and sighs. “Of course.”

“SOMEONE PLEHEHEHEASE! HAHAH!”

Tony tilts his head to the side and sighs dramatically, catching the attention of the team, “Alright; new rules. Everybody go for Steve.” He tutted, everyone quickly bombarding Steve with snowballs.

Steve stops tickling you and grunts, raising his arms up to protect his upper body as he falls to his side, allowing you to escape. You quickly get up in a fit of giggles and run away, diving behind a fort with Nat and Peter. When the team finally stops throwing snow at him, Steve gets up and chases you again.

You shriek when you see him running towards you and you run away. You try to reach Thor again but he quickly catches you and carries you up with one arm while bending down and grabbing some snow, getting his revenge by shoving it down your back. You scream and arch your back, kicking your legs out. “AHH! STOHOHOP ITS COHOHOLD! NOOO!” You squeal.  When Steve gets enough snow under your clothes, he drops you and runs. You growl and get up, shaking out all the remaining snow before jumping behind the nearest fort; which is Tony's.

Tony throws a few more snowballs over his wall before quickly retreating, diving behind and sitting with his back against the wall. He looks at you sideways in all seriousness, panting heavily. “This is more chaotic than the battle of New York.” He spat. You laughed at that, and started to help him make more snowballs.

Just in time, as the team had started to get tired, Pepper rode in on one of the golfcarts to meet you guys and tell you to come in. “Oh, my goodness, you all are covered in snow!” she exclaimed with a surprised smile on her face.

“Yup! It was one hell of a fight.” Clint chuckles.

Pepper hummed and shook her head briefly. “Well I hope you guys had fun, there's hot chocolate waiting inside for all of you so, come back in and warm up.” She says, waving towards home and driving back to the compound. The rest of you all pack up your sweaters and skates, walking back in a group to the compound, talking and laughing amongst each other.

In no time, everyone is joined in the living room around the fireplace, warming up and drinking their hot chocolate. Jarvis turns on the tv and puts on Home Alone, making everybody smile. You're cuddled up on the couch next to Thor, Peter laying on his side on the carpet, and Ruby Anne is cuddled up to Tony, who has an arm around her, rubbing up and down comfortingly. You smile and sigh happily, turning your attention back to the movie, laughing at Harry and Marv’s antics.

[iinejs]

i’m bored so theories/discussion about shadow and bone episodes titles lets go! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DISCUSS AT WITH ME.

Episode One: A Searing Burst of Light

- Shadow and Bone, Chapter 3

This one is obvious. A searing burst of light is a reference to the first time Alina shows her powers. I am expecting the scene in the show to be the exact replica from the books. I’m so excited!! It will be visually stunning I bet. 

Episode Two: We’re All Someone’s Monster

Six of Crows, Chapter 41

Although Matthias says this line, Calahan is not listed in the episode cast. Which makes me think that this episode could be an introduction of the Drüskelle, soldiers who hunt grisha. This could show a side of ravka that fears the grisha and shows the reason why the darkling is the leader of the second army. Alternatively, this episode could focus on Kaz, Inej, Nina and Jesper’s backstory, especially Kaz. I lowkey am hoping it is a Kaz centric episode tbh. 

Episode Three: The Making at the Heart of the World

Shadow and Bone, Chapter 16

Introduction of the amplifiers maybe? Could possibly be Mal centric and focus on his abilities as a gifted tracker. 

Episode Four: Otkazat'sya

Shadow and Bone, Chapter 10

This could be a general episode. It is interesting to note that almost all characters are orphans, so maybe that has some significance. In Shadow and Bone, the Darkling also references Mal as Otkazat'sya, so maybe this episode signifies Alina growing apart from Mal, and going closer to the Darkling? 

Episode Five: Show Me Who You Are

This title is not a line in the books. My theory is that this is the episode General Kirigan is revealed as ‘The Darkling’ and the villain of the show :D

Episode Six: The Heart is an Arrow

Six of Crows, Chapter 10

INEJ CENTRIC EPISODE LETS GOOO!!! 

Obviously the episode title is an iconic Inej Ghafa line! I feel like in this episode we might see a couple of things from the book such as Kaz and Inej’s first meeting at the menagerie but ultimately I think we will see Inej becoming the Wraith and be a part of the dregs. Maybe if we are lucky we even see Kaz give Inej her knives? Btw if we see a scene where Kaz ‘refuses to mark Inej with the dregs tattoo’ i will lose my entire shit!

Episode Seven: The Unsea

This episode could very well be the last quarter of the shadow and bone book. Which means we will get the darkling controlling Alina through the Amplifiers and the final showdown between Alina and the Darkling in the shadow fold. 

Episode Eight: No Mourners

SIx of Crows, Chapter 2

NO MOURNERS NO FUNERALS BABY! The formation of the crows, maybe we will get Kaz, Inej, Nina and Jesper doing some sort of ‘job’ that solidifies this team. Since we already got a confirmation from Leigh that the line will be in the show, I am betting my money on ‘No Mourners’ being said by Freddy and the rest of the cast saying ‘No Funerals’. 

I also have this wild theory that a couple of seasons in the future, there will be a episode titled ‘No Funerals’ in which we will see the crows going seperate ways and Matthias dying, kind of like a full circle. IDK I feel like Eric Heisserer is a geek like that. 

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*HiSS* [Katsuki Bakugou/Reader]

Chapter 3: *scratch*

Hot.

Everything feels 𝘴𝘰 hot at the moment. The elevator you are currently present in, the wall you are being pushed against, the body that is pressing itself onto you.

𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘩𝘰𝘵...

Red eyes in the shade of garnet are looking you expectant into the eyes, making the hair on your heated body bristle with glee.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘬𝘪 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵?!

Breathing rapidly against your face, Katsuki let's his gaze intensly wander over your flushed expression.

"Look at you... ", he pants out breathlessly, taking his right hand from the wall he starts tracing your lips slowly with his thumb. You let him, you are still too bewildered and not able to move your body yet.

But still, you open your mouth to try and say something but to no avail, you can't form a single sentence in this state.

Whimpering in irritation at your own condition you turn your head to the side, trying to avoid looking into his eyes.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯?!  𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯?!

Katsuki,- as always, having none of it, he slowly leans against your ear, causing you to flinch anxiously.

"One kiss... ", he purrs with a slight smirk on his face and grabs onto your chin, forcing you to look him back into the eyes.

Those eyes...

Since when is it so hard for you to face them without-

"... And you already look like a fucking mess."

________________________________

 

Funny how things take place, right? Who would've thought your day would lead to such an outrageous scene?

The answer is easy:  No one.

𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺.

 

 

It's the weekend, the girls in the class had organized a little birthday party for Mina in a rented room in a building which was specifically constructed for occasions like these. And as expected, Mina had found out about the surprise party for some unknown reason and was not happy about it being 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦. So she literally took the organizers role away from Momo and made it her job to plan her own party.

Poor Momo.

 And obviously everyone was invited in class 3A. It wasn't a surprise when all the boys had showed up to celebrate too.

Three years of training, studying and fighting off villains had created a strong bond between you all and you were grateful for that. You appreciate every single one of them.

Well, except one spiky boy. (Let's include the little dwarf Mineta to that.)

Obviously, you had avoided spiky boy all evening. Still getting frustrated whenever you think about that day in gym class. You thought you knew Katsuki Bakugou but apparently you did not, because the stunt he had pulled that day was nothing like him.

Totally out of character, right?

So, you had done your best at avoiding him. But having a talk with Kirishima would obviously lead to 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 joining the conversation.

(Like, what's with these two? Can't they stay separated for ten minutes?)

You had sighed in annoyance at yourself. Why was this bothering you 𝘯𝘰𝘸? Usually it wasn't a big deal for you, you always were able to just ignore him or put him down which would make him either shut up or bark back with a retort.

But after that stunt he had pulled you weren't able to be in his presence anymore. You would unwillingly flinch whenever you'd see him enter the classroom in the morning, or turn away and walk a different direction in the halls when he was walking your way.

Pathetic, right?

And yes, you had been angry with him but after thinking about the whole situation for a whole week, you came to a conclusion that you were rather 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥.

You didn't understand his intentions. He had never done stuff like that with you in all these three years, so why now?

"You 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 to play this game, (Y/N!)! It's so much fun, like-" Kirishima was gesturing with his hands like crazy, trying to explain his thoughts and feelings about the game he was currently talking about. Cute.

You had smiled at him genuinely, forgetting for a second that an undesired person was standing right next to him, listening to the conversation with little interest, taking now and then a sip out of his drink. Was he drinking alcohol? Did Katsuki even drink alcohol?

Wait, why are you suddenly speculating about his relationship towards alcohol?  Get your shit together, (Y/N)!

Where were you? Ah, right.

"Sorry to disappoint," still smiling at him you slightly tilted your head.

"But i'm the type who rather watches someone play, than play myself.", you had expounded apologetically.

"Really?! What a waste!" Kirishima was pouting overly dramatic and took a sip out of his drink. Probably alcohol, that explains the hyperactivity and the dramatization of his actions.

(It will be a pain in the ass to drive this drunk head home. And unfortunately you had volunteered to take on the job, Ida and Uraraka included.)

You laughed at his expression and put a hand on his shoulder, shaking him slightly.

"Let's do that now. The gaming area is free ya' know?"

You winked at him playfully and lowered your hand. Suddenly realizing the disappearance of Katsuki you looked around and saw him not five meters away, currently indulging in a conversation with Sero who was gesturing like an idiot and literally shouting out his words.

Great, was everyone already drunk here?

You giggled at Sero's state and unintentionally took a look at Katsuki, catching him watching you while taking a sip out of his drink. You couldn't really make out his face but his eyes were enough to perceive that he was pissed.

Why, you didn't know. Did you do something that had annoyed him? You didn't, right?

Wait, why did you even care what he was thinking?!

 You furrowed your brows in confusion and tried to concentrate on Kirishima's reply instead.

Which you apparently overheard because he was shaking 𝘺𝘰𝘶 now overly happy, that big smile of his made his sharp teeth come to light.

"(Y/N), are you listening?! I said let's gooo! "

Still shaking you rapidly he was obviously waiting for an answer, which you gave him in big relief because you'd do anything to get out of sight of Katsuki.

"Okay, Okay! Ejiro, you can stop now because if i fall, i definitely plan on taking you down with me."

Kirishima laughing at that, let you go and put an arm around your shoulder, leading you to the couch in the room where the gaming area is.

(And wow, Mina went all out, huh. The gaming area was looking amazing. And most importantly: comfortable as hell.)

The moment the two of you sat on the couch, the birthday girl had joined the two of you and immediately challenged shark boy to a game of mario kart, exclaiming that she was ready to 'beat his ass'.

Nice, even the birthday girl was already high on alcohol.

This was definitely going to be a mess. And you couldn't wait for it.

Everyone took a seat on the couch, with you in the middle. Giggling in anticipation you made yourself comfortable on the couch while Mina and Kirishima were talking about a deal that the loser had to invite the whole class out for a drink.

Nice, free drinks!

 Not two minutes into the game and the whole class had joined the gaming area shouting out encouragements to the both of them. You were right, it was funny; the two most loudest people in class weren't only using their hands at playing but also their mouths by yelling at each other like crazy.

You don't remember the last time you had laughed this much. This day was amazing and definitely unforgettable.

Unfortunately, after two rounds of playing- Mina winning in both, you had the urge to search for a bathroom. Conversing a little with your classmates while you walked past them, you made your way out of the room. Two minutes of walking inside of the building, you realized you didn't even know where the bathrooms were.

𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵.

Deciding just to ask the first person who came your way, you continued walking. You didn't even realize how big this building had been when you first entered it, that made it even more difficult for you to find your goal.

𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵.

Taking your phone out of your pocket you tried to call Momo, she had rented a room so she'd definitely know where the bathrooms were.

Leaning against the floor wall you waited for her to pick up.

You waited. And waited. And wai-

"Don't tell me you are about to fucking puke."

You flinched and instantly turned around, your phone falling to the ground.

Katsuki was standing right behind you, looking down on you with a raised eyebrow.

You took a step back and tried to calm your too fast beating heart. Raising up your chin you faked calmness.

𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦?!

"No, i just need to fucking pee.", you pointed out as a matter of factly.

Yes, you didn't bother in manners when it came to talking to Katsuki Bakugou. 

"And you were planning on pissing on the floor, or what?"

 

...

 Was he drunk? He had to be, there was no other explanation.

Leaning against the wall Katsuki crossed his arms, giving you a roguish look, totally ignoring your baffled face.

Wait, did his mouth just twitch?

"I ain't cleaning that shit. "

 

Yep, he was drunk. Definitely.

Rolling your eyes you bend down to pick up your phone and walked past him. You certainly weren't in the mood to converse with a drunk spiky boy.

"That's the wrong way, idiot."

You halted in your track and turned slowly around, giving him a suspicious look.

"Which way is it then?" You had pressed out. Hoping drunk Katsuki wasn't going to be a pain in the ass and just answer honestly. You were sure none of your classmates were going to answer their phones.

And apparently everyone working here was valuing the concept of privacy, it was impossible to encounter any of the staff's!

Eventually Katsuki had nodded your way and turned around to the opposite direction, ordering you to follow him.

You obeyed, for once.

After about two minutes of walking through the building floors, Katsuki halted in front of an elevator door and pushed the button. No one had said a word, you were still kind of suspicious but tried not show it. Maybe he was genuinely helping you, you weren't going to pick a fight with him in a situation like this.

Besides, you were experiencing drunk Katsuki for the first time, you obviously didn't know how he'd react to certain thinks in this state.

So, staying quite it was.

The elevator doors had opened and you waited for him to enter, but what happened next shocked you; he made space for you, holding his hand high towards the elevator, demonstrating for you to enter first.

Like a fucking gentleman.

You almost snorted out laughing at the expression on his face; he was looking you deadpan into the eyes. Pressing your lips together you tried to keep yourself from laughing and quickly entered the elevator.

Putting your hands behind your back you leaned against the elevator wall opposite the door. Katsuki entered right after you and pushed the button.

Okay, this was definitely awkward. You had thought drunk Katsuki would be even more annoying than not drunk Katsuki, but apparently you were wrong. Because he wasn't saying a wor-

"Why?"

 His voice was different, he sounded serious. And that let the alarm bells ring in your head immediately. You just couldn't handle '𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘬𝘪'!

What did he mean? You raised an eyebrow and tilted your head, still faking calmness.

"Why, what?"

Five seconds, ten seconds and you couldn't wait any longer.

"You know, if you wanna ask a question you gotta be more specific. Because i have no idea what you're talki-"

"Why do you hate me?" He turned around, and you weren't ready for it. The look he gave you was yet again a face you had never encountered on Katsuki Bakugou.

He almost looked as if he was struggling to keep his posture.

Eyebrows knitted, his lips were formed into a thin line, looking you straight into the eyes.

What's with this sudden question? He already knew why you hated him.

"You already know 'why'. " you informed him with a sour expression on your face, the calmness fading away and annoyance taking it's place.

𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂

The doors suddenly opening made you flinch, and right when you were about to take a step outside, Katsuki swiftly turned around and pushed a button, making the doors close again.

That's when you seriously started panicking. Katsuki turned around yet again and took a step towards you. You pressed yourself on the elevator wall, trying to make more space between the two of you.

"What are you trying to do?"

"I want an answer." He stated in a serious tone, obviously not planning on letting you go until you gave him an answer.

Fuck, apparently drunk Katsuki was a more pain in the ass than you had thought.

To avoid wasting more time and quickly think of an answer.

Why do you hate him?

Easy.

You open your mouth to answer, but slowly close it again.

 ....

Realizing that everything you hated about him he had managed to change. He wasn't the Katsuki Bakugou you first had encountered in first year. The selfish, arrogant, self-loving boy had changed so much over the years.

𝘖𝘬𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵, 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘵.

Your attitude towards him was probably a habit. And you knew this, of course you did. But you never thought of changing your behavior towards him because he was 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 treating you like trash. You were still fighting with him like in the beginning of school in UA. That just never changed.

You and Katsuki Bakugou just weren't on the same page. Never.

Until.... He started behaving weird towards you.

Remembering the stunts he had pulled this past week you get angry again.

And now this?! Asking you stupid questions and making you feel like cornered was getting on your nerves.

"THIS-", you gesture towards him and the elevator door. Trying to show him that what he is doing right now is one of the reasons why you hate him.

 

Weak. You could've done better, (Y/N).

 And all the while, Katsuki was intently looking at your face, following the change of expressions on your face with furrowed eyebrows, obviously not satisfied with the answer you gave him. But you had enough. The little tricks or whatever they were, needed to end here because you had enough of hiding and trying to understand this inveterate human being!

"You need to stop with these stupid stunts of yours because trying to figure the reason behind of them is a pain in the ass, Bakugou."

Showing no sign of emotion on his face, he just kept on looking at you.

What was wrong with him? This was not the usual Katsuki you knew. What was he trying to-

"What if i said, i like you?"

 

 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵... 𝘵𝘩𝘦... 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭... 𝘧𝘶𝘤-

Katsuki took another step towards you, now looking down on you with those unreadable eyes. You weren't able to move, standing there like an idiot, looking up at him with widened eyes.

Was he joking?

Was this one of his little tricks again?

You didn't know. You hated that you couldn't figure out his intentions. And again, that made you angry. Narrowing your eyes you also took a step towards him, not a meter was separating the two of you now.

"Stop with the jokes, 𝘉𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘶. This is not funny. Now, let me pass and-"

"Do i look like i'm fucking 𝘫𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨?", he snapped, his face getting closer to yours.  And that made you halt, you tried to study his eyes which were looking insistent into your own.

You just couldn't believe your ears. Katsuki Bakugou telling you that he 'liked' you.

 Ridiculous.

 

... 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵?

 Letting out an exhausted sigh your facial expressions turned from angry to annoyed, to tired. You were worn out from all of this, trying to figure out Katsuki Bakugou was a tiresome labor.

"You can't like me Katsuki. That's just absurd. So please, just let me pass and we forget about all of this."

Katsuki narrowed his eyes and suddenly put both of his hands on each side of your head on the elevator wall, making you jump back, your backside touching the elevator wall.

This was getting more absurd each passing second!

"What if i said i want to kiss you?" Katsuki was leaning closer to you and you could literally feel his breath on your face.

And two things shocked you at ones:

His question.

And the fact that you couldn't smell alcohol on his breath.

𝘐𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘬?!

"A-are you drunk? I just don't understand-"

"The fuck? I don't drink alcohol, dumbass.", he spat out, rolling his eyes in annoyance.

So.... No alcohol...

You wanted to say something, really. But your usual overly active mouth was as if sewed shut. You were just looking like an idiot at his face.

 "Just-", now Katsuki was the one struggling with words. Breathing out shakily he leaned in even closer, your noses were almost touching now. You weren't able to move, your paralyzed body was pressed against the elevator wall. The only thing you could do was listen and watch.

 "Just, let me show you."

That was the last thing you heard and saw before your vision got dark and you felt Katsuki Bakugou's lips on your own.

Letting out a muffled shriek you put your hands on his chests. But instead of pushing him away (what you should have done!), your body took the lead and you slowly closed your eyes.

 Katsuki was gently kissing your lips, as if testing the water. The unexpected delightful taste of his lips, his unmistakable Katsuki Bakugou scent made you let out a whimper in defeat and you lift your head high, giving him better access to your lips.

Katsuki took that as a permission to explore further and began kissing you harder, forcing you to open your mouth for him.

Forgetting everything around you; being stuck in an elevator with a boy you supposedly be hating, the fact that you should be attending the party soon or else someone would definitely start looking for you.

Forgetting 'all' of it you obeyed and slightly opened your mouth for him.

Katsuki let out a groan at your sudden submission and aggressively forced his tongue inside, exploring every corner of your mouth with so much passion that it maked you let out a soft moan in pleasure.

Fuck. You never would've expected that kissing Katsuki would be 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 good...

And it wasn't like you'd never been kissed before, but this...

It was aggressive, demanding, impatient and just so...full of 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯...

It was literally taking your breath away. Your mind was trying to tell you to stop, that this was wrong in so many ways, but your body (the traitor!) was having none of it. So, your body having the upper hand in this state gave in and you put your arms around his neck, your fingers slowly carded through his hair.

Katsuki deepened the kiss with a growl, which made your knees feel weaker than they already were.

He took his hands from the wall and gently grabbed onto your hair from the back of your head, making you lift your head higher for him. With the left hand he grabbed onto your hips and made you press hard against him.

 At this point he was kissing you rapidly, forcing soft moans out of your mouth every now and then. Your body deciding it's not enough, you let your hands slide down his back, scratching him hard along the way down.

Bakugou abruptly let go of your mouth and hissed in pain- or pleasure, you don't fully know yet. You blinked open your eyes slightly and instantly repeated the action. Eyes still closed Katsuki hissed again, and you just knew; it wasn't pain.

"Shit... You really are like a fucking cat.", he breathes against your flushed face. And without allowing the fog of pleasure fade away from your eyes he takes possession of your mouth yet again, giving you a last long passionate kiss.

Ending the kiss Katsuki slowly withdraws himself a little from you and puts both of his hands back on the elevator wall on each side of your head. You let go of his body and lazily open your eyes. You are met with rubin red ones; watching you intently. The fog of pleasure slowly fading away you try to analyze the situation. The only thing you could detect was; heat.

𝘈𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵.

Hot.

Everything feels 𝘴𝘰 hot at the moment. The elevator you are currently present in, the wall you are being pushed against, the body that is pressing itself onto you.

𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘩𝘰𝘵...

Red eyes in the shade of garnet are looking you expectant into the eyes, making the hair on your heated body bristle with glee.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘬𝘪 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵?!

Breathing rapidly against your face, Katsuki let's his gaze intensly wander over your flushed expression.

"Look at you... ", he pants out breathlessly, taking his right hand from the wall he starts tracing your lips slowly with his thumb. You let him, you are still too bewildered and not able to move your body yet.

But still, you open your mouth to try and say something but to no avail, you can't form a single sentence in this state.

Whimpering in irritation at your own condition you turn your head to the side, trying to avoid looking into his eyes.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯?!  𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯?!

Katsuki,- as always, having none of it, he slowly leans against your ear, causing you to flinch anxiously.

"One kiss... ", he purrs with a slight smirk on his face and grabs onto your chin, forcing you to look him back into the eyes.

Those eyes...

Since when is it so hard for you to face them without-

"... And you already look like a fucking mess."

 

Well shit.

Your body (the traitor 𝘺𝘦𝘵 again) wants to throw itself into his arms and continue the thoughtless kissing session. But your mind (thankfully having the upper hand this time!) screams at you to get away from here. To stop whatever this was.

How could you let this happen? 𝘞𝘩𝘺 did you let this happen?

More importantly tho, you just kissed Katsuki Bakugou!

Katsuki seeing your troubled expression was relishing in it and his slight smirk turns into a full one.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘪-

 

The situation got obviously out of control, he had the upper hand for too long, you needed to end this!

This wasn't anything like you! How pathetic of you to react this way after one damn kiss!

A kiss from Katsuki Bakugou, you should add.

God, what are you 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, (Y/N)?!

Abruptly you push him away and make your way to the elevator door. Pushing the button for the doors to open you pray that Katsuki stays where he is. You don't trust your body when he is near you!

Realizing the door is not opening, you push the button again.

And again. And again. And again.

You are rapidly pushing the button over and over again, refusing to acknowledge the fact that it's obviously not working.

After a whole minute of pushing the button you let out a defeated sigh.

You are stuck in an elevator with Katsuki Bakugou.

And to make the situation even worse, Katsuki starts laughing.

 

𝘍𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.

You turn your head to the side to give him your most vicious look, but you falter abruptly.

You never saw Katsuki laughing like this...

So carefree... So full of joy...

He was looking kind of... Beautiful.

𝘞𝘢𝘪𝘵, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵?!

To hide your flushed face you quickly turn your head around and push the button of the elevator doors again, totally having forgotten about the fact that it's not working.

Idiot.

 And as if it wasn't enough of a bad situation, you suddenly remember that you still need to go to the bathroom.

You sigh in annoyance. "Fuck."

 And Katsuki's laughter gets louder.