#THE JACKAL. ic

[feareborn]

“&– - So many hedgehogs running around. I think an exterminator is necessary.”

[eldritchborna]

“&– - I missed you..... but my aim HAS gotten better since the last time.”

[eldritchborna]

THE FABRIC OF REALITY SPLITS, TRUTH REVEALING TRUTH BENEATH. A more familiar shape settle beneath the current visage-- - not the same // NOT THE ONE HE PLUCKED FROM MEMORIES AND MANUFACTORED FAKES // but semblance. Flickers, momentary and mistakable for trick of the eye... if not for Infinite's domain of illusions and fooling the mind. Seen, mentally jotted with a hum.

BUT THAT WASN'T WHAT TRULY CAUGHT THE JACKALS ATTENTION. That wasn't what caused singular seen eye to widen beneath the shell of glass, a smile to begin splitting hidden across his face. FEAR. TERROR. My, what a delectable thing to pull out of the fleshless. Low did a chuckle slither behind metallic veil. “&– - Has the machine lost its spark so quickly?”

ONE HAND RELEASED, BUT ANOTHER REMAINED STATIONARY. The heightened pulse that had occurred when the Ruby was grabbed did not settle // BUT SHIFTED. Excitement. Thrill and delight. Gloved fingertips loosened upon the emerald, but thumb brushed over its edges teasingly. What could have been an opportunity to TAKE THE WIN and back off was not taken immediately // IN SPITE OF THE LINE HE HAD ALREADY BEEN WALKING. Despite the fact he had been ready to act to preserve life.

NO, AFTER NEO HAD MADE INFINITE EVEN DEBATE THE NEED TO FLEE, LET THAT FEAR CONTINUE. Just a little longer, just a moment longer. Reconciliation for such a FOOLISH ACT the other tried to perform. A claw provides a very soft, SINGULAR tap against the gem. “&– - Has 'concede' been added to your memory banks now? Let me hear it. Two simple words, and I won't turn your precious little emerald into dust.”

He hadn't prepared for this. An action with no movements, as though breaking the fabric of space itself. The feeling of a clawed hand brushing against internal wires, grabbing the one thing keeping him in this form. Giving him the strength he had relied on since his flesh had been rendered from his body.

The touch is enough to disrupt the power the chaos emerald coursed through him; his form seemingly glitching to reveal his true self. No, he couldn't let that happen-

He'd made a mistake.

He could swear the memories backed up from his original consciousness were seeping through. Systems becoming clouded over with horrid memories of what he'd witnessed. The damage he'd done to the weaker counterpart of this jackal. From his universe. Could be returned.

Neo's grip on the phantom ruby is released immediately, against his better judgement. The fear of reliving death, revealing a weakness he had hidden for so long, spurring the split-second decision.

❝​🇱​​🇪​​🇹​ ​🇬​​🇴​ ​🇴​​🇫​ ​🇲​​🇪​. ​🇳​​🇴​​🇼​.❝ Even his voice module seemed to falter and glitch, causing the voice that escaped him to almost sound broken. Fearful. Scared.

[rcckiedrill]

@asktheevilgeniusesson asked:

Burning. His face burned so BADLY.

Thats all he’d recalled from the fight, burning agony and writhing on the floor before falling limply still on the road like pathetic roadkill. Covered in blood and tears streaking down his face from his eyes.

That was hours ago by now. The jackal had long since fallen unconscious and frail, unaware that the hawk he’d fought and bantered with for so long had gotten to him before the doctor could even think of finding him among the debris of the end of the battle. That was mostly why he let himself just crumple into the floor in agony, he knew the doctor didnt care enough to save him in the moment. He’d no idea that meant that the rookie would take that as an opportunity to take him from the doctor’s clutches.

He had no clue how long it was.. how long he’d been out for. So when he came to his senses and started feeling the soft comfortable sheets of a bed, he first assumed it to be the hospital bed of the medbay- but- this was too comfortable to be the doctors rickety stiff beds.. where… was he..? His eyes were open but he couldnt see anything, so.. where…?

Slowly, the jackals mouth opens and emits a soft yip, confused as all hell as his voice comes to him. “Mn..ngh…? Master…? Wh..here.. ghhk..” the jackal yipped out quietly, calling out in expectation for the doctor to awnser him instead of anyone else, his body recoils slightly as the burning and pain returns to him, a growly whine leaves him as he tries to reach twords his violently burnt face. “Hur..rts..”

It had been a no-brainer, really. Even being on opposite sides in the battle that had preceded this, the falcon couldn't help but keep a close eye on the jackal, even as he plowed through badniks, clashed against Metal Sonic, and gave backup to forces in the field.

They weren't going to let Infinite lose control again. And they sure as hell weren't going to allow any of the heroes to go too far and... grant the jackal his ultimate wish.

So when he heard an explosion, a few cries of shock, and the agonized SCREAMING of their adversary... Burrow was never going to not do what he did.

Zipping over with his wire shot, seeing Infinite in the state he'd ended up in, seeing others too tangled up in their own battles to help, or too hopelessly selfish to gather the limp body of their own creation, the former rookie would gather the canine in their arms, and take off.

The Restoration would understand. Sonic certainly would. It's not like they didn't keep up with the news. They DID help evacuate HQ when Clean Sweep destroyed it, after all... if the falcon could rehabilitate one enemy... help him escape his circumstances... become who HE wanted to be, instead of just the Doctor's weapon, that would be enough.

So, when the jackal would wake up, in a warmly lit room, complete with a desk filled with a laptop and unending journal entries, walls filled with maps, potted plants, small artifacts that belonged to no living culture, or of Babylonian origin, Burrow would have been in the next room, the scent of something delectable wafting through.

The minute he'd yip in shock and surprise, the soft sound of humming would stop with a small metallic clattering, and the sound of footsteps would approach quickly. And through the open door, a flash of red feathers appeared, just around the door frame, brow furrowed, eyes... strangely soft behind those shades.

" Oh shit... Its okay... easy now, Infinite. You're safe. "

Burrow steps cautiously into the room, but seems relaxed in his hesitation. Its not like it was their safety he was concerned for after all, but Infinite's. They swivel the chair next to the bed around - a chair that was resting at his bedside, but looked like it would be suspiciously at home at the desk on the other side of the room - and sit.

" I... wouldn't touch your face for now, " they advise, pupils darting around the other's face. " You got messed up pretty bad by a stray missile. I'm no medic, but I... couldn't just leave you there bleeding out, y'know...? "

It was honestly a miracle he'd managed to find a doctor willing to do a house call for a known war criminal, but... he had. So they knew Infinite wasn't exactly in mortal danger anymore... just in need of treatment, and recovery.

" Sorry if this is all a bit of a shock to you... "

He's looking away now. Those eyes hadn't changed. But the falcon does notice their face start to warm at their apology to him.

[raccoon-crown]

DREAM LAND AU: The three Mage Siblings [FULL CHART]

Yeah, here ya have the full chart to compare this little guys and also there is the Jambastion logo for this AU where Starline goes by Hypnoss.

Each one origin Post are here:

FROST (Kitsunami story and details)

SURGE story

ZERO (Infinite story)

And also some Head Canons of the siblings:

Around the time Hypnoss was "recruiting" them, Jambastion was hidden in some place of Pop Star (Kirby's) Planet.

In this story, Hypnoss didn't pay attention to JambaHearts cause he thought that it used to be just a local legend, instead he focused on stardust uses and the creation of beings merged with elemental crystals, ya can read his twisted plans here.

Frost (Kitsunami) was the first one to become a elemental one, but it's the one with the most affected memories since Hypnoss used him to practice his hypnotizing habilities, what made him more dependent of Surge and Hypnoss.

Frost in the beginning wasn't blue at all, he used to have grey furr.

Surge kept her name but has a lot of loopholes in her memory, not that she cares cause she hates to remember the past.

Surge has a lightning mark in her chest that got covered in melon furr thanks to the "accident" she had before becoming an elemental.

Zero does remember seeing Dark Meta Shadow destroying his hometown, but barely also recalls another silhouette going around. (Meta Sonic)

Zero got the scratch from hunting a bunny beast the night of the accident, not by getting into the flames in town, that's why becoming and elemental didn't change a thing.

Nor of them wear shoes due their elementary powers, having hands and feet mostly uncovered helps them channel their powers better.

They are almost as powerful as a star guardian, however, since they were reborn of the ashes of the stars (stardust) they powers rely upon the fake star shards inside them (that's what their Elemental Crystals actually are) so they are more stamina limited that even a corrupted guardian like Meta Sonic and obviously less durable than Kirby Amy.

Thanks to said crystals growing inside, their eyes glow in the dark.

I know it's obvious, but Zero controls fire, Surge thunder and Frost Ice.

They have the same weapons as their homologous in Kirby's OG games

It also means that Frost got an Francisca Axe, Zero a Flamberge sword and Surge a Partizan spear.

In their relationship, since they're only related due the Stardust crystalization, they're not really siblings (neither the OG sisters were related by blood) but they got their own bonds thanks to their own support and a little mental manipulation from Hypnoss, but hey they used to have nothing and being almost dead, so that's the only semi good thing Hypnoss may have done (Maybe?)

Also, the stardust experiments are making Hypnoss mad little by little due their corrupted power on fully living beings.

It will get worse once he involves with the JambaHearts

[feareborn]

“&– - The blue annoyance has every indication of being stringy and unappetizing, but.... hmm.... yes, shadow in particular I feel such an end is befitting. Reduced to nothing more than a forgotten meal afterwards.”

@feareborn replied:

"A satisfactory idea on the surface, but why waste time and body on such poor meat?" // LAST THING WE NEED IS TWO INTERACTING STOP IT YOU TWO

" I concur, although I have not tasted the blue one yet. Shadow, on the other hand... It seems there's enough to go around for a proper feast. "

[valiant-portabella-pirkko]

Alright know what here's a little Guild Wars 2 reblog game for everybody; what mounts (if any) do your characters have in their canon, do they have names? Personalities? How'd they meet??

Spill it all below, tell me about all your creatures!!

[jackals-ships]

fellas. fellas i got too excited to have food again and had some oat milk ice cream too fast

you will never believe what has happened to me,

[eddieredmayneargentinablog]

New photo of Eddie in Budapest! ❄️⛸️

📸 #Repost Városligeti Műjégpálya és Csónakázótó on Instagram: Look who we spotted on the ice🤭 Eddie Redmayne was on skates today at @varosligetimujegpalya

[feareborn]

“&– - While possible, sometimes actions are merely necessary; it is not done out of pleasure.... right now, at least.”

"We can be evil without being derogatory."

[feareborn]

“&– - Dead, carnally; either way, you want me.”

[eldritchborna]

“&– - You know, despite all the supposed cataclysms that have occurred since I left, things seem.... peaceful. A shame. The only positive I see to this fact is that I can have a more direct hand in correcting this.”

[heyitstaytay21]

Sometimes you have to use your anime husband to protect your anxiety ice cream from your cat

[the-silver-peahen-residence]

(For Devil Nobles au)

Hi Melinda,

I get you heard what is going on right? Are you worried about the other weddings and of what Bradley is going to do? Second, how are you and Jaron doing?

@demon-blood-youths

Melinda was doing some things with other lung dragons around and a few spiritual jackals protecting her. Even the jackal pup who was floating around with everyone. As for her, she was floating up yet she blinks hearing this.

"Hello there anon. Yes, I heard about what is going on...or..seeing thanks to some things." she was looking at some spears floating around her but she was hovering off the ground slightly to hold a spear in her hand seeing that recent event again. A frown shows on her face.

"I'm also worried yes. Bradley is growing unstable given the things he's done already that he could have caused harm or kill someone. Though..It makes me worry of what he would have done if he crashed me and Jaron's wedding." she looks to hold the spear but sighed. Her black hair flowing around her.

"Why can't the other weddings be good ones like me and his? Is Bradley really trying something worse?" she asked. "It almost makes it sound like he would try to find the hidden honeymoon spots and....do something worse." she grumbled to think.

"And to that, I don't know what he is planning but it can't be good. It really can't be." she didn't like this feeling but it was there before hearing about her husband.

"As to Jaron, he's alright. I think he is in another meeting right now with his father devil, Lyilus right now. I figure he's telling him something. My father is in another meeting with the other devils speaking about Bradley right now." she said to let the spear go as it floats around again.

"And if your going to ask; yes their still talking about us having kids. Still early and I'm not saying anything to you in respect of my husband.." she mutters looking away.

[demon-blood-youths]

📔

For Jaron and Melinda?

Navarro and Echo?

((I'll let you pick))

How about a bit of both?! @the-silver-peahen-residence

Dear Journal,

10/15/2021 Ever since I met Melinda, I have never thought of falling in love. I mean...I'm a lover not a fighter, you know? But after meeting her while dealing with the hunters and all that. I fall for her so hard like an angel falling out of heaven. She's an Esper and she's pretty cool! I heard Espers are people who have psychic abilities and they can be pretty rare amongst demons. Still, I am worried about this whole thing against Megan. I never thought people are hunting demons like....I have no words to describe but it goes against every human right i know of. Sure, to some people, demons aren't humans but come on, they're people! Ugh...I don't like contradicting myself here. The murders being committed against other small factions are nuts. It's a good that each fraction is brought together to fight against this threat. I Melinda to me is a good person. I like her. I like her smile. Her laugh. Her hair. Her eyes. The powers are secondary but I love everything about her. Rust and Maggie urge me that I should go out hang out till this whole hunting party is over. I am going to confess my feelings after we win the war. I promise to protect Melinda at all costs and tell her how I really feel! ----

Dear Journal, 10/20/20XX Ugh. This is a pain in the ass. Those damn hunters. I fucking hate all of them. Every one of them. I heard how they were snatching us up. That bitch Megan had connections. Hunters, Auctions, Guilds and all that. I am working with Echo in creating bombs to smoke these fuckers out. To be honest, Echo is annoying. She's a good bomb maker! Hell, better than me! But damn, she keeps going on that my bombs are too boring! Who the hell does she think she is! Echo and I are fighting over which bombs the teams should pick in fighting Megan and her goons. Seriously! Smoke and stink bombs help a lot! It makes any hunter to gag and throw up. Echo's bombs are electrical but it mess with our comms! Breezy and Rust had to break us up before we started throwing our bombs at each other to prove ourselves. Hellmare suggested that in order to test which one of our bombs is better. Then we gotta use it against the hunters.

Ha! I will show Echo who's a better bombmaker!

[rcckiedrill]

@asktheevilgeniusesson asked:

Blinkblink.

“Well. The card dont lie.. pucker up sweetheart~” smug grin, wink.

" W-W H A T . "

Complete. Board. Blackout. By INFINITE of all people. Was that. Was that HIS face turning red or was it just really fucking warm out today?

Burrow wasn't sure, but the little squeaking raptor squawks and the way he kept trying to hide their face spoke volumes.