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karasimpno · 4 years ago

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Karasimpno Does FluffVember Day 1 - Akaashi

Karasimpno FluffVember Masterlist Sick Day (gn reader) 2.6k words | Warnings: a liiiitle spicy, sick reader, painkillers, so much fluff I can’t. This is so self-indulgent I’m so sorry

The first thing you became aware of was the sunlight streaming through the curtains in your bedroom. You inhaled deeply, sensation crawling into your fingers and toes as you turned your head on the pillow, breathing in the morning. You exhaled with a smile as your eyes landed on the beautiful man propped up against the headboard, brow furrowed over his sleek reading glasses as he typed sporadically at the computer on his lap. Too focused on his work, he hadn’t registered your movement as more than restless sleep, unaware that your eyes were raking over his relaxed form.

You took advantage of the opportunity just to watch him work. This was what you had always dreamed of - waking up on bright Sunday mornings to roll over and find your childhood-best-friend-turned-boyfriend in bed beside you. You unconsciously bit your lip, wondering how you got so lucky. This was bliss, you thought.

“Hey sexy,” your not-so-sexy morning voice croaked out - deeper than usual. Akaashi’s eyebrows shifted upwards in slight surprise as he inhaled, taking in your eyes on his. The corners of his lips barely tipped upwards and you recognized the beautiful smile for what it was, returning it in full force with one of your own. His hand, slender and angular, slipped off the keyboard and found its way into yours under the blanket. Just watching the ocean of his eyes was all the joy you ever needed. You leaned over and pressed a soft kiss to the back of his hand.

“Good morning,” he breathed, that barely-there smile still on his lips. You fluttered your tired eyes to clear the sleep from them and wormed your head onto his lap so you could see what he was working on. Wordlessly skimming your eyes over the document, the time in the corner of the screen caught your eye - 11:37. You sat bolt upright, which you instantly regretted as a splitting pain shot through your head, causing you to hunch over, fingertips pressing to your forehead.

Light fingers found your back. “Hey...” Akaashi started, the unvoiced question clear.

“Yeah, no, just...headache,” you explained disjointedly. “I didn’t realize how late it was.”

“Yeah it was later than you usually sleep but you hardly ever get to rest so I didn’t want to wake you,” Akaashi said in an even tone - though the deep care in his words wasn’t lost on you. He pulled a few fingers through your hair. “Maybe too much wine last night?” he teased, the slightest hint of a glimmer in his eye. You groaned. “Maybe,” you admitted. You laid back down on the pillows.

“Can we just watch Netflix today?” you asked, a little pitifully. That familiar twitch of the corner of his lips. “Sure,” he said, leaning over to press a kiss to your forehead. “Do you want me to make breakfast or anything?” Akaashi asked. You frowned, the thought of food, for once, not very appetizing.

“Nah, I’m not really that hungry,” you answered, fumbling in the drawer of your bedside table for some painkillers. “Where did I...” you muttered, then felt a touch on your arm. You looked over. Akaashi had the pills you sought cupped in his fingers as he held them out to you. You shot him a playfully annoyed smirk. You were always looking for things that he happened to produce in the blink of an eye. “Stop being so perfect,” you teased, grabbing the water bottle from your night stand as you took the pills from him.

“I can’t help it, I love you too much,” he said, giving your thigh a gentle squeeze. You couldn’t help your smile either and pecked him quickly on the lips after swallowing the pills. “I love you too, Keiji.” His deep eyes were dark with warmth. You grabbed the remote and flicked on Netflix, sinking further into the pillows as Keiji’s light keystrokes filled the silence before you picked something to watch.

It was a perfect Sunday afternoon, not even leaving the bed yet as show after show began and ended, your quiet lover’s presence all you needed. Before you knew it, it was a little after 2pm and you were stretching your limbs after having been in the same position for so long. Your left toes accidentally brushed against Akaashi’s calf and you didn’t miss the flick of teal that darted to your face. Your eyebrows raised a bit, meeting the glance. His right hand came up and affectionately moved through your hair a few times, making your scalp tingle. You felt yourself melting a little under his touch, your eyelids fighting a flutter as you bit gingerly on your lower lip.

Without looking, Keiji used his other hand to shift his laptop to his bedside table, moving forward to plant a tender kiss to your expectant lips. You would never get tired of those lips, soft and gentle between yours. You sighed into him, raising your hand to cup his cheek and letting it rest there as he deepened the kiss, his nose lovingly nudging against yours. For lack of a better expression, your eyes felt like they were floating in your skull. There was an enticing rustle of sheets as Akaashi shifted his weight until he was over you, beginning to suck at your lower lip. You inhaled deeply through your nose and your breath caught at the back of your throat, tickling a bit. You cleared your throat but otherwise ignored the feeling and focused your attentions on the deft tongue beginning to lightly taste you, making your brain a little fuzzy. You reveled in the deliciously soft sounds of your lips dancing with each other, sighing again in contentment.

Abruptly, you’re forced to flex the hand resting on Akaashi’s cheek to push him off your lips and past your shoulder as an involuntary cough escapes your throat. You barely heard his exhale of surprise at parting with you but he hovers and waits carefully as you cough once, twice, wait a moment, then cough again. You clear you throat and shake your head a little, blinking. “Sorry,” you whisper, the sound getting caught in your chest. It’s okay he assures you with the way his lips find yours.

He is gentle again, and you wrap your other hand around the back of his neck, encouraging him to keep touching you. Answering your unspoken desires, you find his careful tongue caressing the insides of your mouth. You tilt your head, needing more, more of him. The hand on his cheek makes its way slowly down his toned chest, finding the hem of his pajama shirt and landing on his hip, just beneath the shirt. You are grateful for every brush of skin you share with him, relishing the beautiful, smooth skin of the muscles taut at his waist where he presses against your pelvis. He pulls an inch away from you, looking down into your eyes, his dark teal orbs your entire world.

“Akaashi...” you whisper, and in a fluid motion he pulls his shirt over his head, kissing with more fervor - your lips, under your chin, at your collarbone, then taking his time to plant a loving kiss at the center of your clothed chest. He crawls back, his lips tracing lower down your torso. Your diaphragm contracts as he does so and you successfully stifle another cough. He pushes your shirt up ever so slowly, eyes not leaving your face. The care in his eyes - the way he wants to watch you as he cherishes you - is enough to leave you breathless, and it nearly does as you tangle your fingers in his gorgeous locks. You lick your lips as he uses his nose to trace sweet swirls up your exposed stomach until his tongue grazes past your bare nipple, almost light enough to seem accidental - though you knew better than that. Your head falls to the side and you allow yourself an audible sigh of pleasure as his soft lips close around one of the buds. Your chest rises and falls a little faster at his attentions, feeling your sensitive peak growing wetter at a swipe of his tongue. You know it’s coming and yet a sudden flash of his teeth across the tender flesh elicits a sharp inhale of pleasure from you.

The quick work of your diaphragm from your gasp sends your esophagus spluttering and seizing and you hack out a few chesty coughs. Akaashi swiftly shifts away from your chest, giving you room to breathe and stroking your hand to let you know he was still there - as if you’d ever forget.

You smile weakly at him and apologize. You find comfort in his lips again, but this time only from their half-smile as he lovingly looks down at you. He pushes forward and pulls your shirt back down over your chest.

“Ah, babe - ” you begin to protest, down but not out for this round. He’s moving in to plant a kiss to your forehead. “It’s okay, love,” he breathes, a whisper above your skin, your pulse still racing. His lips are so gentle against your forehead and you close your eyes at the feeling in spite of yourself. You hear him inhale and feel him pull back. When you open your eyes, he’s sitting back on his heels, looking at you.

“You’re burning up,” he states simply. You half-laugh and begin sitting up, handing his shirt back to him.

“Well I’m sure I have you to thank for that,” you say with a wink.

“No, sweetheart, I mean I think you’re running a fever. I’ll be back,” and before you can even say anything, he’s off the bed and rummaging through a drawer in the bathroom. You exhale dramatically and pull yourself up to rest against the headboard before he comes back. You pout a little like a sick kid when his featherlight fingertips hold your chin to press a thermometer under your tongue.

“No talking for a minute,” he orders, a playful smirk playing at his features. You miss his touch as he throws his shirt back on and reaches across you to grab your water bottle.

“Km-mhi!” you protest, keeping your mouth clamped around the thermometer, but he’s already gone and filling the bottle with fresh water from the kitchen. When he comes back, he takes the thermometer from your mouth and checks the gauge. You realize begrudgingly that you are in fact a bit cold and pull the covers closer around you. You rest your head on his shoulder, peering over at the thermometer. He instinctually rubs your back. 100.4, the thermometer reads. Akaashi sweeps a hand through your hair and down the side of your face. “I’m gonna take care of you, okay?” Pulling away from him, you smile lightly, knowing there’s no arguing with Nurse Keiji. You love him so damn much but you do feel a little puny.

“You need to eat,” is all he says. He looks a little reluctant to leave you, but squeezes your hand and presses a kiss to your hairline before pushing off the bed and walking back to the kitchen.

Sighing, you sink back down into the pillows and hit play on the TV again. Your head doesn’t hurt so much anymore but you can feel your pulse in your skull. You gratefully drink some of the water Akaashi brought you and let your eyes rest a bit. The noise of the TV and the distant sound of chopping begins to get far-away, as though you’re sinking beneath water. At some point, without opening your eyes, you feel a warm cloth pressed to your forehead and behind your ears a few times. You smile lightly, still letting your body rest. Akaashi is being overly helpful but you have to admit it’s nice to know someone’s taking care of you.

Eventually, the smell of your favorite soup wafts into the room. You take a deep inhale, which results in a small cough leaving your chest. Clearing your throat, you groggily gather the covers around you and pull them off the bed as you wander into the kitchen.

“Hey,” you say with a smile, feeling like a walking burrito. Akaashi’s eyes are on your face, and you can practically see him fighting the urge to hold you.

“Go back to bed,” he says softly. “Drink some water and lie down.” You pout a little. “Do you need more water?” he asks. You reach out from the draped covers and squeeze his hand. “No, baby. Thank you for doing this for me.” You’re not sure whether it’s the pressure in your head or how your body just seems to stay tired today, but you suddenly feel a wave of strong emotion wash over you as you think about how grateful you are for this man in your life. You blink at wetness in your eyes and, Akaashi, always keyed in to your heart, has his arms around you in an instant, gently rocking you.

“You’re okay, I love you,” he whispers. A few moments in his arms and you’re slightly surprised as you feel one of his hands lower and grab you behind the knees, sweeping you off your feet and pulling you into his chest. You always forget how well his strength is hidden in his lithe figure, but you give in and let yourself be completely supported by him as he carries you back to your bedroom where he carefully re-settles you onto the bed, kissing your forehead before he stands back up.

“Drink some water, okay? Soup’s almost ready,” his voice is firm, but you know he’s only worried about you. He returns to the kitchen. Your breath catches in your chest a bit and you cough it out for a minute, reaching for your water bottle again.

Soon enough, Akaashi’s standing in the doorway and your heart nearly melts all over again. He’s holding a tray which he brings to your lap, holding your favorite soup, napkins, and a spoon. You sigh with gratitude and you share a look with him, no words necessary. You can still feel your pulse thrumming through your body, but with the first few sips of the soup, the warm liquid settles your chest a bit. Akaashi has crawled into bed beside you and turned the tv back on.

“Should I sleep on the couch or something tonight?” you ask weakly, looking at him and playing up the pathetic-ness a bit. His eyebrows draw together in confusion.

“What? Of course not, why?”

“I’ll get you sick if-” He shushes you almost immediately.

“No, no, no, don’t worry about that. Besides if you were going to, you probably did already,” he teased with one of his signature small smiles. When the soup was finished and the tray taken from you, he pulled you in close to him and spent the rest of the day by your side, hands running through your hair, or grabbing you anything you needed.

He did, in fact, come down with the exact same cold days later as you were getting over your own. While you hated seeing him all groggy and miserable, you did enjoy the tables flipping and chance to take care of him for once.

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babiesdreams · 4 years ago

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Superhuman +18 Chapter 1 [127]

Warnings: mentions of: blood, rape, traumas, gore (kind of)

Jungwoo’s story:

It’s always been in my blood, but I wasn’t aware of it at first. Maybe I should have noticed in the way my anger came out like a power bust sometimes. Maybe people around me should have noticed before. But now is too late to feel sorry about things.

It isn’t something bad to take advantage of your situations, to help your relatives, It shouldn’t be bad.

The police’s siren marked the rythm of my heartbeats, but I tried to stay calmed, there was nothing suspicious about a young adult driving his car a few miles /metres away from a recently robbed bank. Not even if they cassually had a bag with a million dollars on the backseat.

“Can I talk to you sir?” A tall policeman says tapping on my car’s window. “Yes” I politely reply, while I rolled the window down just enough for him to hear me. “Can we inspect your car? There’s been a robbery near by and we wanted to make sure-” My foot quickly stepped over throttle, to start driving through the busy streets.

My mind was too focused on not driving into other cars that I almost forgot about my powers. After driving through three streets, I stopped the car completely, concentrating like I practiced. Everyone and everything freezed around me. Everything stopped, except me.

I took my time to escape, as I had literally all the time on my hands. I was so scared of what could happen to me that I simply kept the world on pause for a whole month. Hours, days the all went through like nothing.

I only stopped because my headaches were getting worse every minute, the pain was way too much to take, so I had to stop using my powers for a while. They eventually got me, and took me to prison, but luckily I could give the money to my family first. I hope they all can enjoy the life they deserved now.

I really hope so.

Taeyong’s story:

It’s always been a curse to me. I never felt normal, I was never normal I guess. I first noticed when I was five. My mom told me I was the best thing that happened to her, and the images passed through my head.

I was a product of a rape, and she tried her best to abort me, but it was too late, and then she just got used to it. She lost her job because of me, and all her friends left her. We moved to a new city and bills were trapping us in. I got to know that when I was only five.

Since then, I could always know when someone lied to me. I thought it was a stupid power, useless and harmful for myself, but it turned out to be harmful for others as well.

Knowing secrets is powerful, much more than what I thought. I got out a job because I knew the boss was cheating on his wife. I got a promotion because I knew a workmate was stealing stuff from the office.

I worked hard since I was fifteen to get to where I am, and I’m not gonna risk it all for a stupid project. I wasn’t gonna, but they have my mother, so I’m here to tell the truth.

Yuta’s story:

When you’re like me, people misunderstand a lot of things. I was diagnosed with TDAH when I was three. Doctors said I lives a fast life, and that I should relax. They were simply wrong.

I live my life in between pills, xannys and all sorts of medication. But that shit only stops my body, my brain still works an 180% faster than the average human brain. My Iq was qualified as “untestable” and I’ve lives in labs my whole life.

Doctors wanted to figure out what caused my “disease” and they never stopped testing me.

So I plotted an escape plan on a free hour I had. I faked eating the pills so that I could take back some of my physical speed, and then I left the lab, as fast as I could. When they realized I was out, I was already exactly 10.000 km away from them.

But I didn’t realize how freedom would get me lost, unpathed and really pityful. So I ended up taking drugs, which actually helped me getting some of my brain speed out, and be free of my own thoughts for a while. But drugs led me to a shameful path full of crimes.

Dongyoung’s story:

I’ve always lived apart from other humans. I was trapped into a jail, where the experimented with me. I never saw another human, not that I remembered. Everyone was so scared of my power I guess.

Nobody likes to be manipulated, but it’s something I couldn’t control. They made me believe I was a monster and I acted upon that. I never wanted to be harmful. But do you know how it feels to feel what others feel?

I get to feel others feelings constantly and they all get mixed up, and there’s so much anger in this world, and sometimes I can’t control that anger.

So yeah, maybe I manipulate people, but they made me feel bad first it’s just fair. I don’t want to feel this either.

When I escaped, everyone was too scared of me, I had to turn that into something less harmful, like, like exhaustion. I made them fall asleep, but I didn’t think about the consequences it all may have.

So when I felt overwhelmed... well you know what happened... I also felt their sadness, the way their souls got out of their bodies, the way they cried their lungs out. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to do that.

So I came here to learn how to control this.

Taeil’s story:

My powers came like something to be grateful for. My family were farmers, and the business kept going down. I still got the motivation to kept the farm going, and helping my family over the hardships of summer.

I don’t even know how it happened. I guess I just grabbed a bunch of rotten tomatoes and picture them to be the best vegetables I could imagine, and It changed, taking the form I had in my head.

Of course I didn’t tell my parents how I got the perfectly looking vegetables and fruits, but it saved the business, and I kept on doing it until I realized it waisted too much of my energy.

I want to make sure I can keep this going for more time until we get better, so I want to know how to improve with my powers.

Jaehyun’s story:

Transforming is never easy you know? The way I have to shape my body into something new and different from my original form, is not easy at all. I can transform myself into other humans, animals and even objects.

It causes my body to get stiff sometimes, and even if the things I transform into are a perfect copy of reality they have certain limits. Human limits I guess.

I remember this one time I turned into a plane, to escape from a robbery we did at a famous bank, it was kind of epic, but I ended up crashing into the ocean half way.

The rest is kind of history, everyone knows me and my mate. Rest in peace. But now I want to take a good turn and use my powers for good. That’s why I came here. But I must say I think I have what it’s needed to be a leader, so if we need a lead I think I can do it.

Mark’s story:

Okay so I was in middle school when this happened. I was too angry at my classmates, because they were always you know bullying me. So the thought came out of nowhere and I was just looking at the boy, and then his nose started bleeding a lot.

I thought it was just a coincidence, until I bumped into that guy. Yo he was raping a girl, and I got too angry and I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know his veins would explode like that.

He bleed out in front of my eyes, I will never forget how life escaped his eyes. But the girl kept saying I was a hero so I thought it wasn’t that bad you know. I had the good luck that I was wearing a costume for my theatre classes.

Media named me as the bomb hero. They thought I used some sort of inner bombs, I don’t know honestly. I just want to control myself to have a normal life for once.

Johnny’s story:

I thought they were healing powers at first. My mother was at the hospital when I first noticed. I wanted her to get back to normal, and I guess I did. The thing is that I have to know exactly what I want to do to the body.

I knew my mother needed that cancer out so I just pictured it out(? I don’t know how to explain I just did it and she got back at her normal self instantly.

But It is also harmful, like my brother Mark, I can make organs and veins explode, or modify them as I want, tho I’mm better at healing.

We came here together because we wanted to live as a family, without feeling weird or different. And I feel like we can get that in here.

Donghyuck’s story:

I discovered my powers a week ago but you already know that, you also probably know that I’m the most powerful out everyone here, so I don’t get the point of sharing my story when you literally recruited me.

972: Lee Donghyuk, it’s a formal aspect we all agreed on, please do as you were told.

The robotic voice resounds all over the room, provocking me to sigh. “Fine. You want to know what I do?” I say, concentrating for a second, before I make the gravity dissappear on the said room. Everyone started to float in the air as I kept my feet on the ground.

Then gravity came back, when I stopped controlling it, making them all fall into the ground.

“You didn’t have to do that asshole” Jaehyun said in the distance, and I smiled to his stupid expression. “There’s no point in this anyway” I say, but everything turned a weird shade of blue fastly.

972: Welcome to the unit 127, you have been selected to the protection unit, you will be assigned with daily missions around the world that you will have to accomplish. I will always be watching your actions and if you go against the companies policies, we will inform the police to take you away. As long as you are here you are protected. 972 will always look after you.

“Are you like us?” Mark asked from the distance. The robotic voice answered a yes, that felt odd for everyone, but Taeyong started speaking the truth “She is more powerful than us and she’s leggit. Also she’s hiding behind that wall” The boy speaked calmly.

Jaehyun turned into one of the security guards body, breaking the glass that was covering the misterious girl with a stong punch. Her soft and calmed expression got us all. She got out of the cage she was in gently, supporting herself on one of the guard’s hand.

“You didn’t have to break that” She says calmly, repairing the broken mirror like nothing. The pieces slowy got back to place, like nothing had happened, at all. “I trust your ability of keeping secrets from now on, Lee Taeyong” her voice said calmly to the boy who simply nodded.

And like that she left the room, leaving us behind with all sorts of doubts. But I guess that’s how 972 worked, always wanting to keep the misterious atmosphere.

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gypsy-lifestyle · 3 years ago

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6 Most Amazing Places You Can Visit In Bali

Bali – Indonesia’s Paradise!

Bali is not just a place but definitely a state of mind – It is the most beautiful island of Indonesia that will conjure amazing thoughts of the tropical forests surrounded by blue waters, instilling a spiritual feeling in your soul and a perfect balance of the mind with the body. There are thousands of tourists who visit Bali every year to enjoy the serenity that is offered by the turquoise water and palm trees. For the native people of Bali, their religion is one of the most important things and an integral part of their lives. The religious aspect of the native people of Bali, the entire island would impart a spiritual feeling all around.

Well, it’s not surprising to know that the main religion of the native Balinese is Hindu dharma which also blends other beliefs such a Javanese, and Buddhism.

Having visited Bali several times, the mystic locations have inspired me to share some of the best places that you can explore and enjoy with not just your romantic partner but also with your friends and family. Bali, according to the tourists, is considered the most evocative as well as most popular destination of the vast Indonesian archipelago. As soon as you will step into the mesmerizing land of Bali, you would feel a spark in your mind-body, and soul. It will make you feel intoxicated and away from the hustle-bustle of city life, routine work, and stressful life.

The capital of Bali – Denpasar, is the most fascinating place that includes white-sand beaches and amazing hinterlands. The people who are looking forward to surfing in Bali, contemplate the place as Macca and love to spend their entire trip exploring different beaches and surfing.

I have listed some of the best places that you can explore when you are in Bali!

#1 The Place That Is Topping The List – Pura Tanah Lot:

Pura Tanah Lot is a religious place that is approximately 20 to 22 km from Kuta and lies in the northwest direction. Pura Tanah Lot is considered the most iconic temple or spiritual location of Bali. The Pura Tahna Lot is surrounded by spectacular sea and stunning rocks where the waves hit the rock and create a captivating panorama.

The Pura Tanah Lot is considered one of the most sacred temples on the island. There are numerous solo travelers, families on tours, traveling friends, and other tourists who love to visit the Pura Tanah Lot temple mostly during the evening and view the beautiful sunset.

Tourists find their way to the temple from various places such as Legian or Sanur or even Kuta. Along the way, just like other tourists, you can find several souvenir sellers where you can buy some really amazing things for memories.

If you want to go deep into the history of the Pura Tanah Lot temple then it was built in the 16th century. The inspiration for the temple was embraced by the priest Nirartha. The temple was built by the local fishermen who lived near the shore of the sea.

Being a foreigner (tourists), you won’t be allowed to enter the temple because it is the belief of the native people that the temple will lose its sanctity if outsiders enter it. But don’t be disheartened, you would be able to enjoy the view of the temple and experience peace by taking a walk around the temple, taking photos, and completely soaking yourself in the beauty of the place.

Once you have viewed all the temples and various sacred shrines on the island, you can have a relaxing time at the cliff-top cafe – Kopi Luwak. It is quite popular among tourists because of the tasty meals, beverages, and friendly ambiance.

TOP TIP: The backdrop of the restaurant and cafe offers you Instagram-worthy photo ops which you can instantly click and upload on your Instagram account.

Traveler Tip: While visiting the temples and shrines in Bali, make sure you are dressed respectfully – respecting the decorum of the place, such as wearing a sarong and sash.

#2 Enjoy The Scenic Beauty Of Mount Batur: Mount Batur

Trekking in Bali sounds really amazing, isn’t it? But do you the exact location where trekking would not just be an adventurous activity but also fun? – Mount Batur!

You, along with your group can trek up to the highest peak of Mount Batur that is almost 1700 to 1800 meters above the ground. Trekking on Mount Batur will give you a thrill that you would never get to experience anywhere else in the world. Besides, the view of Bali from the top of Mount Batur will be just stunning. If not trekking, you can experience the beautiful sunrise as well as the sunset behind the tall, wide lush green mountains.

Mount Batur is actually an active volcano and is situated in the central highlands of Bali, in the Kintamani district. It is considered a sacred place by the native Bali people and even you would feel the piousness of the place. Hiking or trekking on Mount Batur is always on the top ‘to-do’ list of tourists. The trekking path or the trail is well marked so that the people traveling through do go get lost or confused while coming back. To make the trek more interesting, these trekking guides will provide you breakfast of delicious eff, bread, and hot beverages that are cooked directly from the steam of the volcano.

Besides Mount Batur, you would get to witness the beauty of the lake Batur which is also considered as the one and only source of irrigation in the entire region. The view of lake Batur from the top is completely stunning and mesmerizing.

Travel Tip: If you have already planned for trekking on Mount Batur, you would have to ensure that you are using high-quality trekking shoes and have proper warm clothes as the temperature in the morning time would be extremely low.

You can get a perfect pair of trekking shoes from either Amazon or Flipkart. Just have a look.

Along the trail of Mount Batur, you can also visit the famous temple of Pura Ulun Danu Batur. This temple is situated in the northwest direction of lake Batur. Surrounding the temple, you would get to experience a therapeutic soak or a hot bath in the hot springs.

#3 Temple – Pura Ulun Danu Bratan

If you want to witness the beauty of the picturesque temple of Bali, then visit a small island that lies on the western shore of Lake Bratan. It is located in the cool breeze highlands of central Bali. The temple was built in the 17th-century and it is among the top places to visit when you are in Bali. The temple is having an amazing scenic beauty because of the backdrop offered by the Gunung Bratan. The temple is having a thatched appearance which is reflected in the waters of the lake and makes the entire location mesmerizing. During the air pressure and breeze, the water level of the lake rises and at that time, the temple seems to float on the surface of the lake.

The lake is very important to the native people living there because it is the best source of drinking water and even for irrigation the water from the lake is used. An entire temple is a sacred place of the Devi Danu. The people of Bali consider her the goddess of water and due to her, everyone is getting clean drinking water.

Beside the temple complex, you could see the statue of Budhha exactly on the left side of the temple – sitting in the meditation position over a lotus structure. The status of the Buddha explains that the people of Bali have completely adopted the beliefs of Lord Buddha and follow them religiously.

To view the best beauty of this Bali temple, you must visit the place in the morning. The resign run spreads the soft sunlight and the cool mist in the air will mesmerize you. The tourists who are interested in visiting the temple from inside can hire a canoe and paddle out on the lake.

The Botanical Garden Of Bali!

The Bali Botanical Garden: If you have visited the temple Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, you can move ahead to visit the Botanical Garden of Bali. The Botanical Garden of Bali is also known as the Kebun Raya Bali. Here you can observe the bamboo forest, begonias, orchid collection, and medicinal or herbal plants. Alongside the Botanical Garden Of Bali, you will be able to go to Bali’s Treetop Adventure Park – it would be a great place not just for the kids but also for the adults. There are multiple ziplines or Tarzan swings for adventurous activities and also a perfectly designed suspension bridge.

To Get The Exact Address Of The Place – Jalan Bedugul – Singaraja, Candikuning, Baturiti, Kabupaten Tabanan.

#4 Experience The Serenity Of The Nusa Beach: If you want to escape from all the sightseeing trips and tours of Bali and spend some quality time with your family or friends, then you can visit the Nusa Dua Beach. Just imagine, you are having the glass of your cool drink in your hands, reading a book, relaxing on the recline sun lounger, and experiencing the soothing feeling of the white sand. Isn’t it all enthralling? Well, it is certainly! You can visit the private peninsula of Bali and choose anyone from the luxurious resorts to feel the pristine sand of Bali and the cool breeze.

The staff of the resort is extremely proactive and they make sure that the resorts are not polluting the place in any way. Even they are taking special care of the white care and keep it clean. There are many things that you can perform on Nusa Dua Beach – swimming, surfing, parasailing, and sunbathing.

Traveler Tip: You might have to make some payment for hiring the sun lounger or eating or doing the activities at the beach.

The tourists can also enjoy the luxurious spa services available near Nusa Dua Beach – it will help you to relax and have a great experience.

#5 Having A Fun Bath With Your Family/Friends In Sekumpul Waterfall

The Sekumpul Waterfall is just another beautiful place offered by Bali and it is located in the Singaraja region. It is situated almost 66 to 70 kilometers from the Ubud. Many tourists have listed Sekumpul Waterfall as one of the most beautiful falls of Bali. This specific waterfall is a combination or blend of 7 different waterfalls which gives a perfect cascading effect. The entire area is surrounded by mist generated due to water and carried along to the jungle-clad cliff.

Travel Trip: Note that if you choose to drive yourself here, locals might try and stop you well before the entrance, demanding exorbitant entrance and parking fees. It’s a good idea to hire a local guide who knows how to negotiate these roadblocks and access the correct trailhead to the falls.

#6 Understanding The Culture And People Of Bali: Most often the tourists are visiting Bali to know the different cultures that are being religiously followed or to mark the difference between the traditions of the people of Bali and that of the other countries that are Buddha followers. For that, you would have to visit the villages and understand the terrace farming they have adopted for rice fields, attend their cultural programs, and know how the people are dressing in Bali. It would be completely refreshing to meet new people, and spend some quality time with them.

It would be better if you take a visit to Sideman Valley. This valley is situated in the northeast of the Ubud and will give you the feeling of the old Bali where the villagers reside and have a happy living. The village is full of rice fields that are perfectly shaped into terrace farming. While you are strolling through the village, you would get to know the routine of the villagers and how they are spending their day. Besides, you will be learning more about the scenic beauty of the village valley that has a big Mount Agung as the backdrop. Most often the tourists come to spend time with the villager or go on a hiking trip and sometimes follow the summit of Mount Agung and some for the Yoga retreats.

If You Are Planning Your Next Vacation To Bali – Then You Can Visit All The Places Aforementioned. Our Next Blogs Would Be On The Best Bali Beaches Where You Can Have A Relaxing Time And A Luxurious Stay In Famous Resorts.

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matkomakto · 5 years ago

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How was it to be a volunteer in Italy?

In this post I want to describe my experience as an AIESEC volunteer in Bologna (I posted a lot during this period on my Instagram). My project was related to SDG4, or in other words Quality Education. The name of my NGO is EduChange. What I did in practice was teaching English and giving presentations about Poland and Polish culture to Italian children at the age of 9-10 (and once 14, but that’s a different story). I will put a line now, so that if you’re not interested you won’t have to scroll like crazy.

ARRIVAL

I don’t want to describe the whole procedure of applying, it’s very easy and nothing really happens. Before you leave you have two meetings - one in your local AIESEC and the other via Internet with the one you’re going to. My journey starts on January, 17th. In the morning I entered a bus to Kraków, from where I departed at 4pm to Venice, and then to Bologna. Venice welcomed me with rain (I got a little cold because of that, but Gripex saved my life once again) and so did Bologna. The whole journey took 26 hours (yes, I went by bus and you can’t judge me). Somewhere on my way my first host-mum, Mary, messaged me wishing me a good journey and asking if I was safe (and in this sentence you have everything about this woman - always kind and caring <3). A few hours later, my other host-mum, Chiara, who was supposed to take me from the station messaged me too. At the station I was welcomed by Chiara and Matilde, one of my new sisters (in general, now I have 3 sisters and 1 brother). In the car I met Davide, dad, and Carlotta, my other sister (or daughter, as some people would say). After a short conversation, I realised we were in the house of Mary, where I was about to spend next 3 weeks of my life. I was tired af, but it’s understandable, I think. I messaged my buddy, Marie Claire (oh, haven’t told you about her — a buddy is a person from bolognese AIESEC, who takes care of you, a kind of nanny I’d say) and my manager, Sofia. And then I had dinner and went to sleep. I was sleeping from 14.00 till 11.00 on Sunday. I had no idea what would happen next.

FERRARA

I woke up when nobody was at home. It was a bit creepy tbh. On the table I found a note “We’ll be home at 12, eat anything you want” (I didn’t, my stomach was still acting as if I were in the bus). When the whole family, it means — Mary, Andrea, Athina and Achille, came back, they told me “We’re going to Ferrara”. I thought “What is Ferrara?”. It’s a beautiful town near Bologna, where we spent an amazing afternoon. I didn’t know anything about this town, and even if Mary and Andrea tried their best as guides, I spent a whole evening using Google Maps to identify objects I had seen. Among them were the Cathedral, Palazzo Muncipale, Castello Estense, Palazzo dei Diamanti and Via delle Volte. I ate a delicious cake, which name I don’t remember, filled with Nutella. Achille kept complaining “Maddalena’s cake is the best!” (they all ok, almost all called me Maddalena, which is Italian version of Magdalena). In the evening we played all three in the living room and I was texted by Serena, an English teacher from one schools I was going to teach in, also one of my best bolognese friends. With her message I became both excited and anxious about the next day.

FIRST DAY(S)

All the anxiety disappeared when I entered the first school. The children were so lovely and cheerful that I fell in love with them (in a good meaning ofc) instantly. On the first lesson I was just sitting and doing nothing. Then, Serena came, and I was helping her to answer children’s questions during a final test. Believe me, there were hundreds of them. I came home tired, but happy. And finally I became hungry and ate everything I was offered (I always have a problem with eating far from home). The next day meant another school. It was less pleasant as a building, as Mary described it - it looked more like a hospital. Nevertheless, both the teachers and the students again were pure love. In the canteen I sat with 5 boys, who were supposed to make an interview with me. I felt as if I had been watching Familiada live. Then, one of the teachers came to our table hugging one boy saying “Ask him as often as you can. He’s my son”. Lovely, isn’t it? XD In the next class two girls came to me, giving me a drawing (I have it still in my diary). When I asked in Italian if it was for me, I heard a loud, full of shock “LEI CAPISCEEEEEEEEE”. One of the funniest things during these first days is that nobody knew I spoke Italian, and seeing their faces as they discovered it was a very entertaining activity. Wednesday was my day out, I’ll describe it later. On Thursday and on Friday I went to the third school. I ended up in Athina’s class and believe me, it’s really hard to be in one class with your sibling. Fun fact, both English teachers in that school are Rosannas, which confused me a bit these days.

DISCOVERING BOLOGNA

Finally, on my free Wednesday I got an opportunity to go to the centre. I remember my heartbeat when the bus no.13 entered the centre, it was fulfilling of a dream I made as a 13-year-old girl. I walked through Via d’Azeglio and found myself in Piazza Maggiore. Do you remember that scene from Home Alone, where Kevin realises he’s home alone and walks along screaming as crazy? It was me at the moment (but I screamed internally, don’t be scared). I entered Basilica (which I loved and I came back there several times, even twice on the same day). When I went out, I met Marie Claire. She was my guide that day, we had a great time as she showed me Bologna and its 6 secrets (google it). Later I was supposed to go on an AIESEC meeting (there were 2 meetings and Global Village). I continued my trip around city centre from Saturday till Monday, even if the weather wasn’t as great as on Wednesday. Also, on Saturday we spent a few hours “occupando Italia in un Irish pub” with other volunteers. On that day I discovered KIKO Milano, which is now my #1 makeup brand, I’m addicted to it, sorry if I’m a disappointment.

WEEK #2

I was about to write “Nothing interesting really happened”. But damn, I survived a power shortcut in one of the schools, I ate a true Italian pizza and gelato for the first time, I prepared 120 minutes of lesson in 5 minutes because the teacher was absent, I got engaged into “International Mother Tongue Day” organised by one of my schools, I bought a pair of beautiful shoes, I started to enjoy my new social life (volunteers, ily’all and miss y’all <3) and I managed to organise my first trip completely on my own. If that’s nothing then I don’t know what it is. Oh yes, my famous trips, or as I heard from some people “you have too much money”. Let’s remember the first one.

ROME

No matter how hard I try to overcome it, the very first thing I remember about Rome is the pain in my feet. If you’re ever in Rome, please children, don’t go there in brand-new shoes and try not to walk 21,5 km in a single day. As a true Polish, I will start with complaining. I waited 1,5h for a bus and it didn’t have a machine to buy tickets, as they have in Bologna (Bologna-Rome 1:0). On Saturday, despite not the best weather, I made a beautiful trip from Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, through Colloseum, Forum Romanum, Altare della Patria, Palazzo Colonna, Fontanna di Trevi, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant’Angelo to the Vatican City and its museum (I have an illegal photo from Sistine Chapel, but shh). My friends volunteers, who also were in Rome, wanted me to go with them to Trastevere, but believe me, I was dying. The next day I did the check out before 8am and I enjoyed empty Rome on Sunday morning, it was amazing. I visited Trinità dei Monti. It was almost empty, @turbinis told me I was very lucky, so I will make you see how my luck looks like:

INDEED.IT.WAS.EMPTY.AND.ONE.HOUR.LATER.I.CAME.BACK.THERE.AND.IT.WAS.FULL.OF.PEOPLE.

WEEK #3

In one class there was a Polish boy. Whenever I saw him, he was yelling “CZEEEŚĆ” and whenever I told something about Poland all the children looked at him in the way “Do you confirm what she’s saying?” This week also brought me two great memories with my bro, Achille. He was sick and out of school and this week he was supposed to be back. He was a bit depressed and thought he would have to study all night. Oh, I forgot about the deep existential question he asked me two weeks before: “Have you ever loved someone on this Earth?”. Deep, you must admit. Another time, he was watching cartoons. When his cartoon ended, they started a cartoon for younger kids. He got offended, switched off the tv and took off the battery from the remote control, because “he won’t watch things for babies”. I remember that one day I became extremely hungry and the next day I went to Café Zamboni (coming back from Pinacoteca, which was amazing btw) and ate so much, that I could barely walk XD. I started realising that I want to go to Erasmus here. It was also a week of Sanremo, I remember with laugh how Athina tried to show her dad the performance of Achille Lauro and poor babbo was running away from her and her phone (I was team Gabbani, although now, when I’m writing this, I hear a loud “FAAAAAI RUMOOORE QUIIIII”). On Friday I got compliments from Rosanna and Rosanna for being a good teacher. They really liked how I had substituted Rosanna#1 the week before. Having my wings grown, I started my next trip, using Frecciarossa for the first time.

NAPLES

Although you may not believe it, it was the first time I had seen the sea. Moreover, I saw it for the first time in the same place as did Elena Greco in “L’amica geniale”, but I realised it a few weeks later. Getting out of the hostel, I went down Via Toledo, Galleria Umberto I, Castel Nuovo to Piazza del Plebiscito. I swear, I will fight anyone who says that Naples is dirty/ugly/both. Also, everyone was telling me about thieves, but somehow I didn’t get stolen. After I finished a gelato on Piazza, I went to the sea. It was one of the most beautiful feelings I’ve ever experienced. I thought “Screw all the sightseeing, you will do it tomorrow. Enjoy the sea today”, and so I did. I followed Lungomare all the time, passing along Castel dell’Ovo to the Mappatella beach. As it was the first time I saw the sea, the beach was also a whole new experience. Kids, never ever go to the beach in winter shoes, did you know? Because I didn’t. Probably I would watch a sunset there, but I got a bit scared with all those theft-stories and I was in the hostel before it got dark (I watched the sunset on Piazza del Plebiscito though). On Sunday I went from Santa Maria del Carmine, via Via San Biagio dei Librai and Via dei Tribunali to the Cathedral, Piazza Nazionale and train station. I arrived in Bologna at 11pm tired, but happy.

WEEK #4

In the middle of my stay, I moved to my second host family. At the beginning it was a bit weird (just like every time you change your life 180°). Everything changed the next evening, when I stayed home alone with my sisters and their nanny. We had a great time playing games and joking. Although I’m still ashamed that I lose in Mario, which was the game of MY childhood :C. That week another AIESEC meeting took place. Even two meetings, because on February, 14th there was a Global Village. It was a great event, even if I couldn’t enjoy it till the end, because the next day I had to wake up early. For the train. Btw, it was a Valentine’s Day, wasn’t it? I received some sweet cards from my students and it made my heart melt. After school we met with Marie Claire, who showed me something that now I miss a lot - tigelle.

FLORENCE

I woke up with a strong “oh shit” feeling. But as I realised I’m going to Florence, I got up and got ready in 20 minutes. Everyone was still sleeping, though I woke up Chiara when I tried to open the door. It was a cursed day for trains, I think. The train to Florence had too few wagons (I was assigned #9, but there were only 7, though they let me in) and the train from Florence was 40min delayed (I got into precisely on time I should get off in Bologna). I spent a wonderful day, mostly contemplating Il Duomo. Seriously, I took 42 photos of it, which makes almost a half of all photos taken in Florence. I can’t resist to put here at least one:

When I arrived to Ponte Vecchio, I saw a beautiful exhibition of jewelry. Really, it was so beautiful, that I couldn’t stop watching it. I even took a photo of it. As I started to continue my trip I said to myself “Magdalena, you will regret it till the end of your life!” So I came back and bought one bracelet. For 130€. Do I regret it? No. Would I regret if I hadn’t bought it? Yes. I will even show it to you.

One of the most important highlights is the visit to Capelle Medicee - if you ever go to Florence, go there, it costs only 2€ if you’re below 25 (or 26 idk). I enjoyed an amazing view from Giardini Boboli, saw another Neptun Fountain (like, Italians, aren’t you done with them yet???) and took a rest in front of Santa Croce. As a nice finish, I watched the sunset by the Cathedral.

WEEK #5

That Sunday (yes, now I start with Sunday, why not) Chiara woke me up early in the morning and we went to Matilde’s training (she plays rugby and btw Athina plays tennis and Carlotta does skating, I’m really proud of them). After the match (Matilde’s team won ofc) we went to Chiara’s parents. Oh my, I had never thought that people who had never seen me before would treat me as if I were their granddaughter, because that’s what I felt. I don’t remember if I ever had such a dinner, in such an atmosphere. I miss nonna’s tortellini, no one will ever prepare me better ones. In the evening, we played Dixit (a bit of Katowice flashback), the best game ever and don’t even try to say something different. Monday and Tuesday were the days of saying goodbye, since next week these days were supposed to be free. On Wednesday I spent a nice afternoon/evening with Heloísa, my Brasilian friend. We both didn’t know then that we will miss going out so much. On Thursday and on Friday I was a bit sick, I don’t know whether it was just a cold, a beginning of flu or covid-19, which everyone believes me to have had. Nevermind, on Saturday I was completely well.

SAN LUCA

San Luca is a sanctuary located on a hill near Bologna. You can go there on foot, through 666 “portici”. So did I with my host-mom Chiara and Carlotta. It was a beautiful, sunny day. I remember Carlotta running fast up the stairs and being tired when we went down. My sister has a big, pure heart. She gave her chocolate to a homeless man. Also, on that day she became my daughter. At least for the woman in the souvenir shop. (If you ask about Matilde, she was on a soccer game with her dad)

WEEK #6 HOW IT ALL COLLAPSED

Here, I should describe my last week in Italy. But I won’t.

It all started on Sunday morning. I had bought train tickets to Venice and Rimini a few days before. Chiara said “Do you know, there are more and more cases of coronavirus in Venice, in the evening there will be an official communicate. Consider not going there tomorrow”. All I said was “Okay.”. But really, I had no fear of this virus, I even thought I would take advantage of it, because panic means it will be less crowded, no? In the afternoon I went to the centre. In Piazza Maggiore, Via dell’Indipendenza and near the Two Towers people were celebrating the end of the carnival. As I don’t like crowded spaces, I went for a walk near Via San Vitale and Strada Maggiore. As the sun started to set, I decided to go back home. I received a message from AIESEC members that all schools in Emilia Romagna are closed. “A whole free week, cool” I thought. But as the new messages appeared I realised, that there would be no Venice tomorrow. They wrote “Please, don’t travel”. But then it was not my problem. I wanted to get into a bus, but somehow all the bus stops were empty. I had to go back on foot. Have I mentioned that I lived about 5 km from the centre? So, it was a long walk. As I walked, I tried to think what I would do for a whole week as probably the girls will go to grandparents’ and Chiara and Davide have their works. With Chiara we made a decision, I have to go back to Poland. We contacted a few members, about an hour later I had new bus tickets on my phone. We went to a supermarket, it was as if a war was coming. 5 minutes before closing the shop was full of people. And empty on shelves a few minutes later. At 10pm we drove to grandparents to leave the girls there. It was one of the hardest farewells in my life. You can ask why, they are not even your family. Maybe because I remember Carlotta’s words, when they both occupied the whole sofa and I asked “Oh, there’s no longer place for me, is there?” she answered “There will always be a place for you here”. Maybe because I remember Matilde’s head on my shoulder when we were on the way. Maybe because I remember how grandma treated me as her real granddaughter giving me some food and her confitures to Poland. Maybe because all these people showed me more familiar love and affection in these 5 weeks than I received from my real family. Maybe because they still text me asking how I’m doing. Maybe.

I stayed awake till 3am, making my suitcase and handbags. On Monday I went to school, which was closed, to make a closing meeting and to say goodbye to my first host-family. I went for a last coffee and pizza to my favourite restaurant nearby and came back home. I watched tv all the afternoon and had a farewell-pizza as a supper (2 pizzas in a day, very healthy, Magdalena). On Tuesday at 6am I was in a bus heading to Prague and then to Kraków. Instead of watching the sea in Rimini, I was watching some fields somewhere between Kraków and my town.

To make a happy end, it was the time of my life, I’d write something better here but it’s almost 1:30am when I write this, so sorry :C

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annoyedbritishperson · 6 years ago

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Adrenaline

This is like an add on to the coffee thing but what if they try to use adrenaline to poison us but it just causes us to hulk out on them

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The war caused by the Drashkein senators “assassination” was brutal, and no battlefield more brutal than that of Sagittarius 16-A. The battle began on the Human date: 18/1/2386 (universal date: 29/72/7690), on a former human colony located on the outskirts of the Milky Way galaxy; named due to the fact that on the humans native planet the system was located within the Sagittarius “constellation”. I say former as all civilians were either evacuated or killed in the initial invasion. It was an act of hostility on the Drashkeins part; one they knew they had the upper hand in.

For a bit of detail the Drashkein are 6ft ish tall reptile like quadrupeds with two arms and fairly thick scales (the space equivalent to hard plastic, difficult to break but not impenetrable) and are typically minimalistic with their armour as a result, their top speed is around 25mph (40 km/h), they have small but sharp teeth and rely more on the sharpness than jaw strength. They’re ectothermic and have to stay in temperature areas within the 30-40 Celsius range, anything below 25 Celsius and they’ll suffer hypothermia; as a result they wear a bodysuit built with internal heating. They have orange and brown striped eyes. Drashkein have a tail used for balance and have a claw at the end that’s used for grip during fights, less for slicing but some will sharpen it, mostly those on front lines, they have large scales on the pads of their feet to help with grip instead of claws and four eyes, two forward facing and two side facing, despite their intimidating appearance they still fell prey to many creatures on their planet, notably the pack hunting carnivores. This could’ve possibly caused a distrust in the humans even before the coffee incident though no one can be sure of it now.

The skies are dark and overcast, cold spiking with every breath of wind. The grounds around the battlefield are heavily trampled from troops and heavy machinery, crisp foliage flattened to the ground. The first victims of war strewn across no-mans-land, abandoned and broken. Many of the corpses left in the crossfire territory were of human origin, whether humans themselves or the companions commonly known as “pets” of whom died trying to protect their masters. Not all of the fatalities were human, however, a fair amount of Drashkein bodies could be seen lain in the dirt. As for why they were left to rot there is a simple explanation: it was too risky. There was little reason to collect them, the weapons weren’t anything more powerful than handled weapons and by now the organs would be useless and ships carrying them off to be buried with family would be at risk of being shot down, thereby allowing more to die for no cause.

Unlike the trenches used in the human world wars there were above ground bases protected by force fields. The buildings themselves weren’t meant to be permanent, and wouldn’t fare well if shot at, as a result of the forcefields providing such adequate protection. Unfortunately they weren’t one-way force fields (of which I mean you can’t shoot through one side and be protected from the other, the force field would prevent any high velocity objects from passing on either side) no one had thought any use in inventing one, it was an admittedly difficult task to complete, as well as the fact that it was thought that it would allow for both sides of the feud time to think of a diplomatic solution around the violent one. Another negative side effect of the force fields were that radio waves couldn’t penetrate them either, meaning that if you’d want to launch an attack you’d need to do it manually, outside, in the open, instead of in the protection of the field, making messaging infinitely more troublesome.

Intending on claiming the planet and chasing off, if not killing, all of the humans the Drashkein began carrying out their scheme. It was simple. Firstly, gain the high ground; then you’ll be at less risk of attack and you have the offensive advantage. Obviously the humans knew. Naturally by having the high ground they would have a significant advantage. They’d easily win, like the famed human warrior, Obi-wan against Anakin.

But before they could launch their plan of attack they first had to gain the high ground. This was easily accomplished. Quiznar Enron of the invasion forces ordered his next in command to his office setup.

“You requested my presence?” Gorn stated as he entered the room to be met with his superior standing with his back to Gorn, staring out across the barren battlefields through the one-way glass.

“Yes - I have a orders for you to distribute. Send word to our troops to extend the force fields backwards”

A curt nod was given as his reply. Acknowledging the command Gorn left to distribute the order to their troops. No time was wasted as they completed the orders, carefully extending their force field back and up the hill until they were on top, viewing the scene of their soon-to-be land. Though the humans noticed, they did little to prevent it, after all, who would stop an enemy from backing away.

On the front lines for the human troops a Sargent kept watch over the Drashkein bunker. This was...suspicious, to say the least.

“Sir, What are you looking at?” Lieutenant Rodgers asked, briskly snapping the Sargent out of his deep thoughts.

“Lieutenant, do you notice how the Drashkein are retreating their force fields?”

“Um....yes. But I don’t understand why-“ Sargent Nicolas cut him off before he could finish.

“They’re retreating but not leaving. That’s my point, if they were actually backing down wouldn’t they be packing onto ships?”

“Now that I think about it, yes... what are you suggesting?”

“I’m suggesting: that this is a form of attack tactic. Send word to command, it might be just a hunch but we’re better safe than sorry”

“Yes sir” the lieutenant stated, giving a nod before exiting to deliver the message.

A small message team is put together, a messenger to send the message and three to protect the messenger. While there are many advantages to having a force field, sending messages wasn’t one of them, mainly due to the risk that they‘re put in just to send one. The team set out towards the nearby communications tower, going as fast as they dared and as quietly as a sigo (a small twelve limbed rodent like creature, famous for its silence so pure it could sneak on board ships and go unnoticed for weeks, months, on a couple of occasions even years!) so as to not arouse any unwanted attention. This worked well - for a while.

A twig suddenly snapped in the distance midway through transmission. One of the three message guards shushed the team with an almost silent hiss as they turned towards the source of the noise. Heads bowed low, they raised their weapons; fingers on triggers, aimed towards the origin of the noise, ready to fire at the slightest indication of attack. You could hear the calm rustle of leaves in the wind, juxtaposing the tense atmosphere so thick you could cut it with a knife. An eerie silence followed. No one lowered their weapons.

Suddenly a flash of neon orange emits from behind a twisted and old djan tree, hitting the lead guard square in the shoulder. Chancing a peek, the Drashkein soldier looks from behind the wide trunk of the tree, only to be immediately berated under fire but not before he’s able to see the damage he did. Unfortunately, that was very little; it only appeared to have burned the human a little. No cuts. No heavy bleeding. It was as if the wound had healed itself as it was shot. It didn’t even knock the human off balance. The Drashkein knew he couldn’t just hide behind the tree forever though, the humans would definitely turn the corner and kill him.

Unfortunately for the humans, he didn’t come alone, he was merely the closest to get a shot and they were soon surrounded and being fired upon. The increased fire upon the team instantly caught their attention, realising that they were outnumbered three to one they cut their losses on the transmission and fled. Firing furiously behind them as they ran, the damage dealt by the Drashkein plasma blasters started to take their toll. The guards were the ones who felt it the most, the messenger being protected by them by a human shield type formation. Until one by one the burns became too much and they collapsed just in view of those inside the force field. Several Drashkein met their end as a result of this persuit, however this was the fate for all of the humans sent to the transmissions tower.

In a last ditch attempt to save them a nearby commander who witnessed the whole ordeal, ordered several dozen soldiers to take up arms and return fire. Noticing how they were now in danger the Drashkein fighters fled.

“Sir, the interception team were successful in killing all three guards and the messenger but were unable to prevent transmission.”

Quiznar Enron remained silent, all four eyes closed, hands held behind his back. There’s a pause, Gorn stayed silent, unsure as to whether it was appropriate to ask.

“...Sir?” Gorn asked timidly. He began to wonder whether Enron had even heard him.

“They couldn’t even follow those simple orders” his tone was quiet, but the danger heard in them made his second in command shift backwards slightly.

“I’ve been informed that they compensated...by destroying the human transmission tower...this should hopefully prevent them from calling for backup”

“For all our sakes it better be.”

Sensing a likely escalation Gorn took his leave.

While there was no escalation within the safety of the Quiznars’ office the battle outside escalated drastically. Soon there were regular troops firing at the opposing forces and it didn’t take long for one side to begin gaining the upper hand. With their previous acquisition of the high ground you could guess who had gained the upper hand in battle.

And it showed who was winning, human forces began to dwindle from the thousands that had been sent to less than half while barely a quarter of Drashkein troops were killed. The humans couldn’t even call for back up due to their communications being cut off. The humans were stranded and left to die, and Quisnar Enron knew this.

“Gorn, report on the battle”

“Yes sir. The human forces have been culled drastically and fewer than half of their troops on planet remain and there is no sign of tactic change and back up is virtually impossible due to communication failure”

“Good”

“Is that all?”

“No, I’d like you to initiate the next step of my plan”

“What would the orders be then?”

“Launch our Demi-missiles, the gases should easily penetrate the ground and get through their force fields that way”

“Which gasses?”

“...adrenaline”

Gorn turns to execute the order before he’s called back.

“Have all our troops ready to storm the human base with gas protection suits. Get me one as well, I want to be there when they launch too”

“Yes...Sir” Gorn replied before leaving, he hated the humans for what they did to their leader as well, but didn’t think they deserved to suffer THAT much.

Lieutenant Rodgers burst into the Sargents’ office with such force it caused him and several items to jump. “Sir! Several small missile like weapons have been launched! A large amount of our forces are still located outside the force fields!” He yelled in desperation after the short smack of his speedy entrance resounded through the office.

Thinking on his feet he realised that if they opened the force field it would put numerous others at risk, with their dwindling numbers this wasn’t a risk he was willing to take. But as he opened his mouth to give orders there was the unmistakable thump of something heavy piercing the ground outside. The two rushed out of the office without a second thought. They prepared themselves to witness broken corpses of their serving men and women but what they saw were the dozen Demi-missiles dug into the ground. It was a particularly sunny day on the planet, and you can just about see the silhouettes of the Drashkein forces watching down on the humans, as if waiting for something.

Everyone seems to be holding their breath, until one soldier calls out. “They...didn’t go off?”

Silence reclaims the atmosphere until a silent hiss emanates from the Demi-missiles one at a time, and a magenta gas begins to rise from its contents.

“RUN!”

And that’s just what they did, both armies; the Drashkein running towards the humans and the humans away from both them and the gas. But they aren’t quick enough, the wind direction is blowing directly towards the human base, leaving two options: suffer the fate of this mysterious gas or face the wrath of the charging Drashkein army. Some opted for the army, most decided to choose the gas, since it was thankfully dark enough to conceal their presence and maybe allow a chance of escape. This was a small chance though.

The thundering footsteps of the Drashkein fleet only got louder and louder as they drew near, until they too were enveloped by the gas. Thankfully for them, their gas masks and bodysuits kept the gas out. Blind to their surroundings all the humans could do is wait. But with every breath they took, thinking it as their last, a pure wave of blind confidence came upon them. Feeling as if they could spit fire or punch down a mountain they spontaneously turned to attack the Drashkein fleet, who were just as blind within the gas as the humans.

Thinking it was a faster death than expected Quiznar Enron called out to his troops. “No activity, they’re all presumed dea-“

He couldn’t finish the sentence. It came out of nowhere, a mere shadow in the darkness of the gas. Lieutenant Rodgers had just sliced across Enron’s throat with a broken piece of metal. The gas began to snake its way into the wound and through the leaders respiratory system. He collapsed. Falling from his mid limbs to his hind limbs in a melodramatic manner, his eyes looked desperate and pleading but even if anyone wanted to help now, it would be too late. He choked on his last breath as his army fell around him. Humans left right and centre were practically ripping them apart with their bare hands. None seemed affected by the adrenaline, in fact, they appeared to be strengthened by it.

This was too much for Gorn, as the gas dissipated he realised the consequences of the act; the bloodlust these unassuming creatures held. He was one of the few surviving but with the air clearing up he would soon become a ‘sitting duck’. He fled. He had never ran so fast in his life but the position of safety was against him, the incline practically pulling him down. He could hear his hearts pounding so loud in his chest he knew those demons could hear it too.

He wouldn’t stop for his life, and of course this was true; before he could realise what had happened he noticed an unnatural amount of lubricant on the left side of his upper-middle section. Fuck. It was blood. Soon collapsing at the foot of the base he allowed himself to the mercy of the humans. Unfortunately, they had little to give. That was it. That was the end of their battle. The humans, against all odds had won, not a single Drashkein was left alive.

(AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH! This took longer than I expected! Sorry that it did, life likes to bite people in the ass. Anyway, feel free to give feedback and to add on, I always love reading them!)

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fanficparker · 6 years ago

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Ocean Eyes | Haz mini series | Part 1

Pairing: (Strangers to Friends to Lovers!) (Imaginary Love Triangle!) (Accidental Adultery!) Harrison Osterfield x Reader

A/n: It was my first ever fanfic, I earlier posted it on instagram and so thought of posting it here too. It’s trash. Check my masterlist for other fics, one-shots & more parts.

Word count: 2.1K

Warning: This fic is trash. Swearing, Flirting

Description: Y/n Y/l/n, a doctor by profession, loner by destiny, having just a little celebrity crush on a British actor Tom Holland. Her whole life changes when she accidentally bumped into a blue-eyed man on a rainy dark night, who was supposed to be Tom’s best friend Harrison Osterfield. What will happen when Harrison starts to fall for her? This celebrity crush on Tom will of course create some drama ;)

Part 1…

It was just 7 pm, but the temperature was falling rapidly. The loud pitter-patter sound of raindrops falling on the ground accompanied by the sound of splashing water under your running foot-steps triumph over mild whooshing sound of cold wind touching your skin. The streets were nearly vacant and the orange light from the street lamps reflecting over the thin layer of water, made the road appear yellowish. The night was dark, full of clouds hiding the moon and all the stars. You were trying your best not to slip on the watery road. Your spectacles were totally drenched in water making your vision extremely blurry as you ran on the road towards your destination until you bumped into someone making both of you fall on the opposite side.

The two thin files of paper that you were holding earlier dropped on the ground with your glasses. Both the files and glasses were hell important for you, so you hurriedly began searching for them.

“Sorry sir, I am very sorry. I ruined your clothes, I wish I could help you, but I have an urgent call.” You gasped not facing the man you bumped into, but he helped you collect the fallen stuff. You both stood up as he handled you the stuff. His willingness to help proved that he was absolutely generous.

“Not to worry. By the way, I am Ha…” You weren’t in the situation to lose any more time, so you simply rushed past him, ignoring his words.

The only thing you remember about him was his ocean blue eyes.

•••

You zoomed into the charity hospital and straight away carried yourself to the operating room. It was an emergency case, you had to operate the patient as soon as possible. Because of your broken car, you were already running out of time. After an hour you finally came out wearing your white coat and removing your plastic gloves.

An old man instantly hushed towards you. His voice was shaky and his hands were fidgeting.

“How’s she? Did we lost….” You cut him and with a smile plastered on your face, consoled:“The mother is all right and congratulations it’s a boy”. The dangerous medical case was successfully handled by you Dr Y/n Y/l/n one of the top gynaecologists in the west.

The man joined his hands before you. Tears were glistening in his eyes. “You are a God, you saved my daughter, and you did it for charity. I don’t even know how to thank you.” You gently hugged him. “It’s my job” there was satisfaction and pride in your voice. You guided him to the ICU and made your steps towards the locker room to get changed into a fresh pair of clothes as the previous one were completely soaked.

Before you could enter inside the locker room you noticed a young man, standing by the wall with his eyes on you.

“Is there anything I could do for you?” you questioned reaching near him. He just looked at you and smiled finally opening his mouth after a whole ten seconds.

“I didn’t know this was the reason of your emergency” he murmured.

He had blue eyes.

“Oh My God! So you were the one I bumped into… I am really sorry” you exclaimed in the beginning with voice shrill at the end. With slightly tugged chin and raised eyebrows he gasped “I’m only gonna forgive you if you provide me with the honour to take you for a coffee or tea?”

You giggled at his cute offer and dramatic style of an offering. There was something in him that made you stop refusing his offer.

“Just gimme 10 minutes, I need to change” you smiled turning to the locker room

“Yeah, I will wait.”

You changed your clothes wearing a simple blue floral dress with tights and sweater. You saw him waiting at the reception.

“We shall now” you spoke making him nod. The rain had already paused, as you walk inside the down street cafe, ordering a tea. You were sipping your tea when he started a conversation.

“It’s pretty cold here right,” he said keeping his cup down.

“Yeah,” you said repeating his actions.

“By the way, can I know your good name?”

“Oh yeah, of course. I am Dr Y/n Y/l/n and you?”

“Dr Y/n, I’m Harrison. Harrison Osterfield ”

His style of introducing himself made you chuckle.

“You don’t need to call me doctor. You aren’t my patient”

“Maybe I’m”

“I have no idea what that means” you felt your cheeks burn realizing he was flirting with you. Something in him looked familiar until it finally struck you.

“W-wait are Harrison Osterfield friends with the actor Tom Holland, OMG. I have seen you on Instagram a lot.” you squealed in a little excitement.

“I’m glad you recognized me. Most people only recognize Tom” he said in a soft tone. You gave him a smile listening to his words as you continued sipping your tea. It was finally the time to depart. While you were walking outside the cafe he again tried to start up a conversation.

“Hey, where do you live? If you want I could drop you”

“Hmm. actually, I don’t live here, my hotel is about 50 km from here, and my car is broken, so I am thinking of booking room in another nearby hotel to spend the night,” you answered genuinely.

“Oh god, that sucks… If you don’t mind you could stay at my place till your car repairs, it’s really near from here”

“Aahhh” you were confused to get into someone’s home, you just met.

“You can you can send your location to any of your relative or friend, and tell them them you are with me, this way you won’t be afraid” he said, making you look up.

“I don’t mean that I’m doubtful about you, you know” you tried, feeling embarrassed.

“No, I mean everyone should always be on a safe side, especially girls, you should really do that, the world isn’t that safe.” he convinced you. You wondered what an amazing person he was.

“I don’t wanna be a burden” you said.

“It’s totally fine, you won’t a burden, and maybe I can make you meet Tom tomorrow.” he smiled wide making his eyes crinkle.

“It’s not about Tom… I mean you are really very interesting…Okay I will” You agreed, remembering his previous words of being unrecognised.

“So.. just send your location and tell them, you’re with me, you would feel safer” he insisted and you sent the information to one of your close colleagues. This move by him, totally points about his good character, he is the type of guy who can make any stranger feel safe. You nodded, you’re were ready to go with him. He looked up through his lashes smiling, guiding you to his car. Even you both just met, still, you felt safe with him.

After just the first five minutes of being in his car, you jolted up, yelling “Oh my god god god”, making him pull the car breaks.

“What happened?”

“I forgot bringing my nightwear, my stuff, nothing…shoot” Your exaggerated reaction made him laugh.

“I got a lot of spare clothes, maybe a little big for you, but you can surely use them” he reassured igniting the engine again. You were worried about going with a stranger is a little risky, but his generous approach made you believe him. Moreover, you had an SOS function on your phone. Safety first.

But he appeared so protective.

He drove to his place which was actually not very far. He gave you a seat on the living room sofa, politely offering you dinner.

“I got pasta for dinner, would you like eating?”

“Oh yeah, why not” you agreed as you were dangerously hungry. He was placing the pasta in the microwave when you followed him into the kitchen.

“Let me help” you insisted, grabbing two serving plates. Behaving like a gentleman he didn’t allow you to work as per the ‘norms of serving a guest’. After you both finished up the food you both asked about each other’s lives.

He’s an aspiring actor, but a successful English model. He lives in London, the place you are going to shift really soon. He seemed really nice and funny. Not forgetting to mention a little flirty, but you didn’t mind.

“So y/n what’s up in your life, your parents?”

“It’s fine. And they both passed away in an accident 2 years before”

“I am extremely sorry”

“No need of sorries ”

He pressed his lips and tried to change the topic.

“Okay, I found you like movies, so what if you wanna see a movie with me tonight?!”

“OMG why not”

He surfed the Netflix and starts to choose, you quickly slide towards him and point to the movie “Me before you”, as you haven’t seen it yet.

“Oh yeah it’s a good movie, and one of my favourite novels! ” you squealed getting next to him. You noticed you came sliding too close to him so pulled back a little murmuring “sorry”.

“It’s fine, I guess we are friends now?”

“Of course”

He played the movie…

Netflix (and chill)…Hey, you just watched the movie, so don’t think otherwise…

As the movie finishes, he shuts off the TV, getting back to the conversation.

“So, you can tell me about your past life, boyfriend et cetra stuff? It’s good to know about friends.” he soothed.

“Umm… actually, to be honest, my past life was no less than a nightmare. My parents always said I was worthless and were kind of torturing me many times, hmm. I still miss them yet. And talking of boyfriend, we were incompatible. So, mutually dumped each other. Rest everything is cool, especially the weather!” you replied.

No matter how bad your past was, you were a present-living-loving person, so you didn’t mind the old memories.

What’s gone is gone.

This approach of yours, plus the innocent humour, in addition to the charitable help you did earlier was already making this blue-eyed young man attracted to you. You continued as he didn’t say anything. “I have a good life now, I know my worth, people respect me and all that stuff. But just I don’t have any family or friends. I am shifting to London probably this week, the charity week here in the USA is over, there’s a lot of work in London there, my house is still under construction and I have to find a rented flat or house to live till my home is finished. So much mess…….uggghhh.” A frustrated whimper left your lips as you held your forehead with your hands. Harrison kept his hand on your shoulder reassuring you.

“Hey you don’t need to worry, I and Tom too are going back to London so you can very well stay with us till everything is sorted out, it would be my pleasure to have you at my place.”

“What? No no… You already have done so much…I can’t….”

“Oh come on I just got you tea and pasta, it’s totally fine”

“I never thought people were so nice”

“I will take it as 'yes’” he said smiling.

“You must be uncomfortable in these clothes, you can take a shower and change” he adviced.

It was true that the tights and jacket were uncomfortable to sleep in, so you nodded and he guided you to the bathroom attached to the room, handling a sweatshirt and a trouser. After relaxing and getting changed you walked back to the living room, he too had changed into comfortable wear. He shifted his gaze towards you with an amusing grin.

“What? I know I’m shorter than you so your clothes look weird on me but—-” He cuts you words in the middle.

“You look cute!” making you flushed, so apparently, you tried to change the topic.

“By the way, I am not feeling like sleeping I guess,” you said with an enigmatic tone trying to hide the fact that you just blushed. “Umm… same! Would you like playing some cards game with me”

“But we are just 2 people”

“Right, let me call Tom, he will surely join us.”

Externally you just nodded, but from the inside, you were screaming…Tom Holland was coming, your favourite celebrity, the person you have a celebrity crush on from at least 5 years……

In about 15 mins the doorbell rung, making you nervous. Harrison received the door. Tom Holland was standing right in front of you.

(TBC) (SORRY IF 😂 YOU WASTED YOUR TIME READING THIS TRASH).

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sweetpxsin · 7 years ago

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Stray Kids: When you wake up from a night mare

Request: Anon

Member: Strays Kids

Plot: chan or stray kids in general reaction to their s/o waking up from a nightmare pretty please?

Genre: Fluff

Note:im on spring break have 4 A’s 1 B and IM STILL STRESSING OVER THAT ONE C+ LIKE SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME THE SECRET TO PHYSICS! LIKE MY 3.6 GPA IS IN DANGER AND MY GPA IS THE ONLY THING KEEPING ME SANE (also this is trash brb gotta go kms) [ Master list // Request // Guidelines ] *gifs are not mine credits to original posters

[ C H A N ]

•Honestly speaking here Chan is probably still up by the time your nightmare even happens

•But his attention was instantly brought to you once he heard you whimpering and honest to truth he thought that his work was disturbing your sleep so he’d just lower the brightness of his laptop and plug in headphones, of course with one shifted slightly off his ear so he could hear you

•Though when your whimpering continued he stopped working completely and was a little shocked himself when he saw your body shoot up

•and at first he thought you had just woke up out of shock but when you turned to face him with tears brimming your eyes along with labored breath he knew something more was up and instantly would put his work away

•Chan wouldn’t hesitate to pull you close towards him knowing you need the physical comfort more than anything right now

•His hand would be running comfortingly up and down your back as you told him what had happened in your nightmare and his heart would break a little when your grip on him tightened a little more as if you were afraid to lose him

•Before he started speaking he would give you a chance to calm your own nerves down before he offered comforting words and a nice cuddle that would lull you back into a peaceful slumber before he followed suit, his work now long forgotten

[ W O O J I N ]

•It wasn’t hard to notice your small whimpers and harsh sharp movements when Woojin was practically cuddling you in your sleep

•He’d gently take hold of your shoulders and try shaking you awake and only got a little more aggressive in his shaking once you didn’t wake up

•But once you did wake up he could barely tell because the only indicator he had was the loud gasp that left your lips and your labored breath that followed after

•Since he was already holding you he’d only pull you closer in response and ask you what was wrong and if there was anything he could do for you

•He’d allow you to ramble about what you were dreaming about before offering comforting words he knew would make you feel safe

•He also wouldn’t let you go the whole time knowing it provide some sort of comfort for you

•And by the time you had started to calm down he wouldn’t let himself fall asleep till knew you were sleeping peacefully in his arms

•Even before he’d go to sleep he’d make sure to give you head a quick peck on the forehead

[ M I N H O ]

•You had fallen asleep with one of his arms around you way before him falling asleep so he didn’t fail to feel you slightly tense in his arms

•and he didn’t hesitate at all to rip his eyes off the tv in front of him to see if anything was wrong

•Minho couldn’t help but frown a little seeing the look of pure distress on your face and his hands instantly went to holding your arms to shake you lightly just enough to get you to wake up

•Though he almost felt guilty with how abruptly you had woken up, but he was quick to realize he wasn’t the reason for you to wake up so quickly

•Partly because you looked like you were on the verge of tears and was even more tense than you had perviously been

•He wasn’t quick to pull you into his embrace rather he would ask you what was wrong, fully listening to what you had to say so he knew how to comfort you

•Afterwards he’d finally pull you towards him

•and he’d depending on what you had a nightmare on the way he would comfort you would vary from soft and gentle words that would pull you back to Earth or he’ gently hold you knowing you’d find some sort of solace in just listening to his steady heartbeat along with him holding you

•And after that he’d try to make sure you fell asleep before him or at least at the same time so he would know that you were no longer bothered about whatever had disturbed yourself beforehand

[ C H A N G B I N ]

•Changbin wasn’t in the bed at the time you were had fall asleep so he never got the chance to hear you whimper or jolt slightly in your sleep

•So you could say at the very least he was more than surprised for when you were practically almost falling out of the bed to only run into his arms

•And he could almost feel guilty with how tightly you were holding him, with your labored breath and glistening eyes

•Though it would settle in quickly that your random outburst was more than rash actions and was because you had in fact had probably one of your most worst nightmares yet

•And he wouldn’t hesitate as to pull you closer to him as he comfortingly run his hand up and down your back

•And because he was partly afraid your legs would give out from underneath you he would gently guide you back to the bed never breaking the physical contact

•Changbin would have you cradle in his arms tight as he gently ask you what was wrong, his other hand gently fixing your hair as you spoke in a hushed tone

•Once you had managed to calm down though he wouldn’t really try much to make you go to sleep because he knew you me own shock and his body warmth was enough to make you feel tired

•and once you finally did fall asleep he couldn’t help but to tuck Gyu in your arms as he continued to hold you like that till he himself fell asleep

[ H Y U N J I N ]

•Hyunjin wasn’t even facing you or holding you once you suddenly began to toss and turn in your nightmare but as your movement became more harsh he’d finally wake up

•at first he thought you were just trying to get comfortable till he saw the distraught look on your face and instantly reached over to wake you up

•But before he could reach over he’d be surprised once you jumped, your eyes snapping open

•he’d ask if anything was alright and if you were having troubles with sleeping

•He wouldn’t necessarily nor understand your sudden waking till you had told him about what you had dreamed about

•By then he’d have you wrapped up in his arms feeling slightly, guilty he couldn’t quite pinpoint as to why you were acting that way to begin with

•Afterwards he’d dedicate most of his time trying to get you to laugh or at least making you crack a smile so you were a little less worried about your nightmare

•And if that didn’t work he wouldn’t mind settling for the much more calmer and sweeter way to calm you down

[ J I S U N G ]

•Jisung would probably have you all wrapped up in his arms because he just loved the affection so it was only natural for him to feel you tense up quickly in his arms

•He would pull back from the embrace he had you in and try to see what was wrong only to see you awake in his arms

•At first he would question what was wrong and if you were having trouble sleeping but would instantly sense your hesitation in telling him

•It wouldn’t take him long to figure out that you had a nightmare and a soft smile would make its way to his face

•He would think about how precious were to still have nightmares, but only if they were the silly ones that didn’t make sense

•But he wouldn’t hesitate to pull you back into this embrace to mumble comforting words softly to you

•and if that wasn't enough to calm you down he’d also rub a hand up and down your back while leaving soft kisses against your skin knowing the affection would calm you down more than anything

•A small chuckle might leave his lips too if you cuddle into him further whining to him as if you were afraid he’d leave

•Of course he wouldn’t leave your side because cuddle up close to you till he fell asleep was a moment he was not about to

[ F E L I X ]

•To be honest Felix’s scenario would be very similar to Jisung’s in a sense that he’s full out big spooning you

•Thought to be quite honest he wouldn’t be asleep more like he was letting sleep slowly take over him as he admire you and even fixing the stray hairs that had fallen out of place

•But you jolting awake was enough to snap him out of his own drowsy state and he was quick to ask what was wrong

• it would take you a moment till you finally told him what had happen and Felix would immediately respond in either one or two ways depending on how bad your nightmare had been

•If it was something small and silly, totally out of the ordinary Felix’ would shoot you his adorable laugh before telling you not to worry but if it was something a little more serious and realistic he would take the time to say something thoughtful

•Though not to the point it would bring down the mood it was thoughtful to the point it would bring a sense of piece to your currently tense and afraid mood

•And if all else false he’d hold you tight in his embrace and hum soothingly to you, to get you to calm down

[ S E U N G M I N ]

•Seungmin would be more like Minho’s scenario were you had managed to sleep in his arms while he was doing something on his own

•In this case you’d be laying on top of him, with his own back pressed against the bedframe as he continued to watch the movie infront of him, though your sudden jolts would be quick to grab his attention

•And at first he’d think it was just small reflexes and something just small till he heard your slight whimpering

•Only then would he take actions to try to wake up, like shaking your shoulders lightly till you woke up, finally in a sudden jolt

•When your gaze met his he’d be taken aback slightly by your terrified/distressed face

•But would be quick to connect the dots and instantly his hands that were wrapped around your waist would be rubbing up and down your back comfortingly

•He wouldn’t necessarily force you to say anything rather he’d talk softly to you

•As if he was gently guiding you away from the terrible thoughts your nightmare may have brought upon you

•And just when he thought you were about to fall back to sleep he would gently sing your favorite songs to you, in an attempt to lull you back to your peaceful slumber

[ J E O N G I N ]

•He really isn’t easy to wake up but when he felt your sudden jolts of movement he pulled himself from his slumber to check up on you

•but before he could even get his hands on you to shake you away you were already jolting yourself up in a sitting position

•He could tell by your labored breath and the glistening sweat on your forehead that was highlighted by the moonlight that you had had a nightmare

•It wouldn’t take him long before he gingerly pulls you into his embrace

•And of course he’d tried to calm you down slightly by running his hands through your hair or rubbing up and down your back asking you about what you had dreamt about

•If it was nothing serious he would try to joke around with you till your wonderful smile appeared back on your lips, knowing you felt safe in his arms

•otherwise if it was more serious he would whisper comforting words and reassuring thoughts that his hyungs had once said to him when he was scared, till you were calm enough

•And if the circumstances called for it he’d stay up all night to make sure you felt safe in his arms till he finally cradled the both of you to sleep together

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pinksausageduo · 7 years ago

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kang daniel | prince au! part 3

member: kang daniel genre: fluffy summary: prince au! it’s the ball and you’re in for one hell of a night to the engagements to defying the king and queen and meeting the crazy bunch of wanna one princes but at the end of the night let’s hope you’re engaged to daniel the love of your life and the prince requested: yes (kinda lol) if anyone wants to request seongwoo’s back story as a prologue y’all can even tho my requests are close part 1 | part 2 | part 3 (final)

*night of the ball*

you and your best friend were at the palace with the guys

daniel and seongwoo let you know

all four of you will enter together with a special entrance

and the guys will end up proposing during the night

and that they have a plan to make sure no one objects the proposals and that they won't tell you two just to trust them

which you both reluctantly did

it was weird knowing that your boyfriend was going to propose but eh you didn’t really care

you loved him and he loved you and that was the most important thing

3 hours before the entrance

all four of you were watching tv but you both decided to get ready

the guys complained

“whyyyyyy do you need to go early keep on cuddling with meeee” daniel whined cutely

“stayyyyy come onnnn” seongwoo added

“nuh uh we need to go and get ready” you quipped back

“such girls” seongwoo muttered under your breath

making your best friend hitting him in the head and him groaning ow

you both laugh and head to the guest rooms you both were assigned to

you individually shower

then get ready together

but first you just lip sync to songs and hilariously dance around

POP THAT BOOTAY lol kms

then you do each others hair and makeup

and then having a mini freak out sesh that you guys are actually gonna get engaged tonight

you finally put on your heels and get ready to go out with like a minute to spare

you walk out first and walk down a staircase which stops where the guys are waiting

you walk down with the most poise and grace you can muster

which you learnt from all those bloody princess lessons

which were the most boring things in the world

daniel sees you and all he wanted to do was kiss you right there and then

and more than that

you looked so beautiful

but to him the beaming smile you wore on your face was the thing he loved the most

you reach him and he swiftly kisses you on the lips and says

“you look beautiful, my future wife”

he then blushes so hard and cringes at what he said

and seongwoo just slaps him self in the head and just groans muttering about how daniel was so whipped for you

you laugh softly enjoying how adorable he looked and was

“you look handsome too, future husband” you say cutely

he smiles at you lovingly making you feel all warm

your best friend then comes down the stairs and seongwoo has nearly the same reaction to her as daniel did to you

which daniel of course teased seongwoo for

you guys all get ready to enter to the ballroom

they announce the crown princes and their dates

the doors swing open and you four walk gracefully on to the small platform which split into two staircases

you see the king and queen looking very confused and a bit pissed the fact you're not on seongwoo’s arm

seongwoo just smirks at them

he loves his parents but forcing him into an arranged marriage made him sour af

you look at your parents they both look a bit confused

you smile to yourself amused as you reach the ballroom

luckily this wasn’t a sit down dinner because if it was that would lead to a lot of awkward questions

you and daniel have to be the first to dance in the ballroom

being tradition and all

literally all you could think of is “DON’T TRIP” and “shit daniel looks soooo good”

as you start dancing both of you relax and actually enjoy it

everyone could see the love radiating off you two

the shy smiles, raising of eyebrows, small chuckles, and whispers

which they thought were compliments or sweet nothings

but no you guys were talking about whether mac n cheese is better with or without bacon

but

you two couldn’t take your eyes off each other

then daniel suddenly blurts out

“are you 100% sure you want to get married? because if you don’t want to i’ll call off everything and deal with the consequences alone. i want you to be happy and if that’s not with me i’m fine with that i just want to see you happy okay?” he says worriedly

you smile lovingly and you shake your head softly then reassuringly say

“daniel listen to me, i love you so much and i do not want to marry you anyone else but you. i want to build a family with you, see OUR children grow up, make memories with you, be the most in love and best king and queen this kingdom has ever seen and grow old together. okay? i want to do that with you”

by the time you end your little speech your noses are touching and daniel just looks at you with pure love and adoration

and his instincts just kick in

daniel after hearing that couldn’t help but stop dancing which makes you and everyone included super confused

daniel raises his hand cueing the music to stop which it does instantly

cause he's the bloody prince

seongwoo knows what happening and quickly grabs your best friend’s hand and heads to the entrance you went through to put daniel and seongwoo's plan into action making your best friend super confused

daniel checks to make sure seongwoo and y/b/f/n is at the small balcony in front of the entrance

then he kneels down making everyone gasp

and even you knowing he was going to propose

it felt like a million of butterflies of excitement and love fluttering everywhere

and you squeak as he starts speaking

“y/n gosh where do i start, you are absolute and utter perfection to me, gosh every time i look at you i smile and every single day i love you more and more if that’s even possible, you are my equal in every way possible and with you by my side i feel like i can do anything. i want you to be my queen literally and figuratively so y/n, i kang daniel, the crown prince is asking”

by this point you had happy tears streaming down your face and you genuinely never felt so happy in your life

lol emotional but me tho gosh i’d be so emotional i cry 24/7

but he finishes by saying sweetly

“y/l/n y/n, will you be my wife?”

you try to wipe your tears away and you try to nod multiple times

after you try to find your voice after croaking a bit you say in a shaky voice

“yes, yes, yes gosh kang daniel i love you so much and i will for eternity”

he laughs softly at you and he can’t help but feel like he was on the top of the world

he slides up the gorgeous ring up your finger and you’re smiling brightly while trying to dab your cheeks getting rid of the water

as he finishes putting the ring on you

he kisses you passionately

and you of course returned it

it was sweet and amazing

the best kiss for both of you

you part quickly grinning ear to ear

everyone is cheering including both of your parents

but before everyone can surround you

daniel says extremely loudly

“I HAVE SOMETHING TO ANNOUNCE”

“my wife to be”*cue his adorable grinning*”was originally betrothed to my brother seongwoo but since that contract is void, he has a chance to marry whoever he wants, so seongwoo everyone”

he then gestures to the balcony

and just as everyone’s attention turns there

seongwoo also kneels down making all the women and girls squeal

but the king and queen also look happy so you were secretly relieved

he starts just as your best friend also starts to tear up

seongwoo makes his proposal short and sweet

“y/b/f/n, i have loved you for years and you have always been the only one for me and you always will be, so will you do the honour of being my lovely wife forever and always?”

your best friend of course says yes but she only shed a few tears unlike you who basically sobbed

they walk back down with grins on their faces and everyone cheering and clapping

as they reach the bottom of the staircase you hug your best friend

and daniel and seongwoo bro hug each other while smirking hella proud theif plan actually somewhat worked

you guys end up taking the dance floor again

and you dance your hearts out

then after a few dances you talk to your parents

surprisingly everyone’s chill

and the kind and queen approve of your best friend and is also super happy with you just like they were before

your mum and dad are over the moon the fact your marrying the crown prince but also you’re happy

after talking to your parents

seongwoo and your best friend escape to the gardens to do god knows what

daniel whispers into your ear “let me introduce you to some friends”

he leads you to a rowdy group of guys

“y/n this is the single group of guys of our group, the other guys are good-looking enough to get dates” daniel cheekily introduces his group of friends

“YAH KANG DANIEL!! JUST CAUSE YOU’RE THE CROWN PRINCE DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN INSULT US LIKE THAT”

a guy with brightest smile ever says with a fake frowning expression

everyone laughs and daniel introduces you to the 5 guys

hwang minhyun, yoon jisung, kim jaehwan, ha sungwoon, park woojin

lol all the oldies hehehehehe well not woojin eh whatever

you notice all of them are hella good-looking and basically all the women in the room are staring at them

you introduce yourself and they all say

“we know, daniel talks about you so much on the group chat”

which then daniel adorably blushes at and tries to change the subject quickly

“how come none of you have dates??”

“uh so well we agreed to all go solo except daniel and seongwoo of course but like daehwi and jinyoung are dancing with each other”

sungwoon says and points to two extremely cute looking guys dancing with each other, one shamelessly daehwi obvi lol and one looking super embarrassed but also really happy

you giggle at the sight of them

minhyun continues by saying

“and guanlin who came all the way from another kingdom is completely surrounded by girls. being the crown prince over there and his kingdom has sooooo much money it’s ridiculous”

“but he really isn’t handling the attention well” jaehwan said while smirking and gesturing at who you assume was guanlin

in an all black suit looking very mysterious but weirdly naive

and was being FOLLOWED by ALL the girls

who were offering him food, giving numbers and just shoving their boobs in his face

and him just stuttering the whole time and looking so panicked

‘sungwoon help him” you say taking pitying on the poor guy

“whyyy meeeeee” he groans

“cause i told you to” you reply sassily

"you've barely met me and you're already acting my sister" he complained

which you just glared back at him

he groans and heads towards the direction of guanlin making you smirk

woojin then says “and of course jihoon is surrounded by girls like he always is” while pointing at one of the guys who is surrounded by females of all ages

you laugh at him doing aegyo because of a little girl cried because he didn’t do it for her

which of course made him frantically doing all sorts of aegyo

after a while the whole group including seongwoo and your best friend end up hanging out all together

and the hours of the ball go so fast with all the guys keeping you company

you all became so close

they're all really like brothers to you

the ball ends at 4am with everyone bidding goodbyes and getting in their limousines, carriages, sports cars, and of course guanlin goes in style with a helicopter

which all the guys complained about

"he's the maknae and he gets the helicopter. what does that say about me?" jisung complained

"hes too lucky and tall" added sungwoon bitterly

everyone just chuckled at the two eldest hyungs

after everyone leaves

you head to daniel’s room after bidding seongwoo and your best friend, your parents and the king and queen goodnight

as you were getting ready to shower daniel cheekily says

“can i join you?”

“YAH KANG DANIEL!!!” you shout scandalised

“what we’re engaged??” he replies pretending to be clueless

“YOU DIRTY LITTLE SHIT OF COURSE YOU CAN’T JOIN ME IN THE SHOWER” you exasperatedly say

“b-but” he cheekily says

“no buts and no cuddling tonight” you end with a harrumph

daniel face just falls imagining not cuddling with you

making you want to comfort him instantly but instead you harrumphed and headed towards the bathroom

you were going to enter the bathroom but you squeal as you feel two muscular arms wrapping around your waist

daniel huskily whispers into your ear

“i’m not gonna let you ever get out of my arms if you don’t promise cuddles tonight”

your heart flutters and you smile at his actions but you face him and you reply

“nope no cuddles” you say in a firm voice trying not to laugh

then he showers with you small pecks making you giggle while saying stop stop

“only if you give me cuddles”

after a bit more of that and you try to stop laughing to say

“fine fine cuddles tonight just stoppppp”

“YAY!!” he cheers

while you giggle at his cuteness but before you can enter the bathroom again

daniel gives you a sweet kiss making you both smile

you quickly shower and change into your pjs

as you walk out of the bathroom your breath hitches

in just black basketball shorts

daniel is sprawled on the bed

shirtless

your heart flutter but you also chuckle remembering seeing him shirtless the first time eating gummy bears

and now here you are engaged and you’re going to be sharing your whole entire life together

for some weird reason the idea doesn't even scare you it makes you feel all happy

because you know you really can get through anything with daniel by your side

you run up to the bed and leap on it and land right next to daniel

he wakes up suddenly and he looks you in a half shocked half sleepy expression

you can’t help but chuckle at his adorable expression

he groans and puts the blanket over you two

he puts his arm around you and you snuggle into the crook of his neck

you put your arm around his bare torso

your touch making him shiver a little making you smirk

you feel so loved and cared for in his arms

and everything feels so right

but it’s also like 4:30am and you’re hella exhausted so you go to sleep in no time

daniel is about to pass out too but before he can

he can’t help but smile at you and kiss your forehead

and whisper something before he goes asleep

he will whisper it every single night to you and every single night he’ll mean it more and more

“i love you y/n, i always will”

AHHHHH I ACTUALLY FINISHED THIS SERIES I HOPE YALL LIKE IT i seriously can't believe i got 450 notes on my first part LIKE WHATTT???!!!! but thank you sooo much for all the love support and patience for this series I HOPE THIS WAS A GOOD ENDING please let me know if you liked it it would be so very much appreciated I LOVE EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED AND READ THIS SERIES

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tellywoodtrash · 7 years ago

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ishqbaaz 27.10.17 lb

doing this early today coz i’ve got big plans for tonight! huge!!!!! (going to the supermarket 10 km away because the one right next to me ran out of kitty litter. i know you guys, i know. i’m living a wild life and should really check myself before i wreck myself. 😎😎😎)

huh. shivaay does not recognize baby anika in the pic. i would have thought he would. did the files he examined at the orphanage not have any pics of her?

ooh, he didn’t know gauri was adopted! does om?????

CHUTKI! COME ON SHIVAAY. HOW DOES THIS NOT IMMEDIATELY RING BELLS IN YOUR BRAIN???? YOU WERE ALL UP ON THE CHUTKI RAAZ AND WERE EVEN TRYING TO INTERROGATE SAHIL ABOUT IT????

aw man, anika is having chutki waale nightmares.

BUT LOOK! SHE’S RIGHT HERE NEXT TO YOU RN!

honestly, i’m already crying at just this tinyyyyy scene. i’ve been waiting for this for so long and for my baby birdie gauri to be chutki and.... i’m just so overwhelmed and happpy!!!!!!! 😭😭😭

i’m also crying at the fact that anika doesn’t even know gauri is chutki yet, but she feels so much love for her as her devrani that she holds her like that and sleeps?!?!!?!?

aaj toh is maaaaaaaa par bhi pyaar aa raha hai mujhe. 😊😊😊

haaaaaye, look at him nihaarofying her. 😍😍😍

lololol and look at bade bhaiyya nihaarofying HIM nihaarofying her. 😁😁😁

“itna bhi nahi ghoora karte, ki khud ki nazar lag jaaye.”

tooooooo cute for words!

“main ghoor nahi raha tha! bas dekh raha tha ki pooja kaise hoti hai.”

shivaay be like uh huh. sure. don’t play me, son. i’m a god!level wife-ghoorer.

lololol uske beech mein rudra ka neend mein bolna.

god, shivaay would never use the word “bathiaaaa”; who the hell is writing his dialogue these days???? 😒😒😒

UGH I JUST CAN’T STOP SQUEEING AND COOING OVER

1. HOW HOT THEY BOTH LOOK IN BLACK. 😍😍😍

2. HOW THEY LOOK ALL GLOWY AND HAPPY. 😚😚😚

3. JUST... ALL THIS BROTHERLY LOVE. UGH. MY HEART. 😭😭😭😭😭😭

“sone do saalon!”

lolololol shivKara legit got mad for a sec thinking rudra was cussing them out.

aw, shivaay braving machchar and ac-less chatth pe sona on a khatiaa for omki. now that’s trueeee love, my friends.

i really love how rudra instantly screams for bhaiyya in any emergency, instead of maaaaa, like most normal ppl.

pffft. this idiot and his first world problems. 🙄🙄🙄

when even 4ever-laaaad-karne-waale bhaiyya tells you to stfu, please understand what a selfish asshole you’re being.

om reacting to rudra’s crap is forever my favt. part of this show and i’ve missed it soooooooooooooo much.

“aap dono shadishuda ek bachelor ki problem kabhi nahi samajh sakte ho.”

pfffffft, the last time these two got laid, blackberry phones were still a thing. the USA had a president who wasn’t a big racist crapbag sexual offender. my cat’s ears were still adorably too big for his face. ISIS wasn’t a thing yet. i still had the will to live.

shivKara have had enough of rudra. as have the rest of us. 😒😒😒

wow, rudra threatening these two. that’s not gooood.

lmao, he used his trump card. the only protective force more fierce than his brothers: the bhaabi(s). 🙃🙃🙃

aaaaaand they just JUMPED HIS ASS and gave him a proper blanket party. THIS is the most realistic depiction of brothers and the way they behave in this show yet.

MY BOYSSSSSSSSSSS. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. 😭😭😭

ugh fuck this stupid chennai-express-se-chori-kiya-hua-rasm. i’m just focussing on omki undressing his wife with his eyes. 😏😏😏

ugh fuck you shitty ajay. fuck off already.

daaang, look at his sexy prasad eating, ala hrithik from k3g.

“aap kyun aayenge?” “mere bina rasm kaise hoga, gauri?” “aisa nahi ho sakta.” “aisa HI hoga.”

goddddd, his cockiness is realllllly getting me hot.

OOOOOOOOOOOH FAIRY LIGHTSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

COME ON GAURI, LET HIM UNTANGLE YOU ALLL SESKYYYYYY!!!

ugh the way he’s looking at herrrrrrrrrrr. my heartttttt.

poora hona qismat hai is adhoore qisse ki, abhi mohabbat karni hai, humein humaare hisse ki.

OMFG. THIS MAN IS ABOUT TO SET ME ON FIRE WITH HIS SEXY INTENSE EYES AND FUCKING PASSIONATE SHAYAARI!!!!!!!!!!!11

gauri, a far stronger and less fickle woman than me, still trying to hold strong. LOINS OF STEEL, MY GIRL. YOU HAVE LOINS OF STEEL.

but look at her face. she can’t help but look the tiiiiiiiniest bit hopeful at his words, but she’s scared to even let herself hope.

oh my baby. you’re going to get sooooooooo much khushiiiiiii. you’re gonna get both sexy shaayar hubs, AND YOUR LONG LOST SISTER WHO’S NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU AND LONGING FOR YOU. I AM SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOUUUUU. 😭😭😭

anika is agonizing over her buddhi waali look ke aesthetics.

and hubs is here to be an ass as always. girl, just kick him in the shin.

or shove him out the room. that works too. fucking idiot.

mwahahaha, ajay isn’t here yet to do the rasm.

lololol om’s face. man, try to hide the glee at least a litttle!

dang, dilpreet straight up be like can i do it? what confidence.

maaaaaaaaaaa approves.

cocky little shit. 😂😂😂

lolololol gauri’s glare. she fully knows these fuckers have fucked with ajay. she ain’t no kachchi khilaaadi. usne bhi toh yehi sab khel khele the bhaujai ki shaadi ke waqt.

lololol did they send rudra coz he’s the most incompetent and will waste the most time???

YUP. THEY DID. EVEN HE KNOWS IT.

aaaaaand diljeet is here to romance with his auntyji. ab toh public mein bhi????? kuch toh sharam karlo!

a random titli has appeared to steal him away!

lmaoooooo anika has had absolutely enough of chicks hitting on her man. “dooob jaane ka mann karta hai toh doob jaa naa gande naale mein, ya kuwein mein! meri pati ki kanji aankhon se door reh samjhi, nahi toh khoon pee jaaongi!”

these randommmmm fucking aunties are so annoying i want them to die already.

lol maaaaaaa is so amazingly playing cupid today. i love it.

gauriiiii be like “maaaaaa, et tu brutus!”

i cannot and will not get over this one’s gleeful little smirk. 😍😍😍😍

official permission from the saas! get to work omki!

(ok is this face pe blowing thing an official oberoi seduction move???? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔)

DYYYYYYYYYINGGGGGGG AT HIS SMILE. DYINGGGGGG AT THE FEELZ. DYING AT THE SHAADI WAALA PARALLEL. DYIIIIIIIIIIIING AT HER UNABLE TO RESIST RETURNING HIS SMILE WITH THE TINIESTTTTTT LITTLE SMILE. I AMMMM DEAAAAAAAAAD. WHAT AN EPISODEEEEEEEEEEEE!

oh shit lotsa angst for the 400th episode.

BUT I LOVE THAT ANGST SO GIMME IT ALL!

#ishqbaaz #ishqbaaaz #ib episode liveblogs #episode liveblogs #271017 ib lb

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sciencespies · 5 years ago

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New horizons is so far from Earth, it shows us how stars look different out there

https://sciencespies.com/space/new-horizons-is-so-far-from-earth-it-shows-us-how-stars-look-different-out-there/

New horizons is so far from Earth, it shows us how stars look different out there

In July 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft made history when it became the first robotic explorer to conduct a flyby of Pluto. This was followed by another first, when the NASA mission conducted the first flyby of a Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) on 31 December 2018 – which has since been named Arrokoth.

Now, on the edge of the Solar System, New Horizons is still yielding some groundbreaking views of the cosmos.

For example, we here on Earth are used to thinking that the positions of the stars are “fixed”. In a sense, they are, since their positions and motions are relatively uniform when seen from our perspective.

But a recent experiment conducted by the New Horizons team shows how familiar stars like Proxima Centauri and Wolf 359 (two of the closest stars in our neighbors) look different when viewed from the edge of the Solar System.

The shift seen in Proxima Centauri (left) and Wolf 359 (right). (NASA/JHUAPL)

Located in the constellation Leo, Wolf 359 is an M-type (red dwarf) star that is roughly 7.9 light-years from Earth. It can be found close to the same path the Sun follows through the sky (the ecliptic), but can only be seen with a telescope.

And if you’re a Trekkie, you might recognize the name since it was where that major battle with the Borg took place (don’t act like you don’t know!)

Parallax measurements conducted using the New Horizons spacecraft. (NASA)

Proxima Centauri, on the other hand, probably needs no introduction. But for those who are unfamiliar, this red dwarf star is part of the Alpha Centauri triple star system and the closest star to our Sun (located 4.24 light-years away).

It is here that the closest planet beyond the Solar System (and the closest potentially habitable planet to boot!) was discovered in 2016, a rocky (aka Earth-like) world known as Proxima b.

Alongside Barnard’s Star and a handful of brown dwarfs, these two star systems are our closest stellar neighbors. When New Horizons took images of these stars at a distance of roughly 7 billion km (4.3 billion miles; 46.76 AU) from Earth, their positions looked rather different than what we are used to.

It is for this reason that the New Horizons team decided to use the opportunity to conduct parallax measurements.

This technique involves measuring the relative positions of stars from two different locations to detect any possible shift with respect to more distant objects. For almost two centuries, astronomers have used this technique to measure the distance to nearby stars.

Traditionally, astronomers have relied on Earth’s own orbital motion to determine these distances. Since Earth’s orbit is about 300 million km (186 million miles) in diameter, its vantage point changes considerably in the course of a year.

But with greater distances and Earth’s orbit as a ‘baseline’, astronomers can conduct greater parallax measurements. Given its current distance from Earth, the New Horizons mission team and NASA have decided to do this very thing, and invited the public to participate.

Tod Lauer, an astronomer and researcher from the National Science Foundation’s National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab), is also a member of the New Horizons science team. As he told Universe Today via email:

“New Horizons is leaving behind the familiar skies of home. The pattern of stars it sees becoming more alien with each passing year. We will not do scientific parallaxes this way. The benefit for us is mainly in understanding how we see the Universe around us, and how with leaving the Earth the perspectives change.”

As part of this parallax program, images of Proxima Centauri and Wolf 359 were taken on April 22nd and April 23rd (respectively) by the New Horizons spacecraft.

These were then combined with companion images of the two stars taken from Earth on the same days with the help of observatory staff and citizen astronomers. The result of all this was a record-setting parallax measurement that yielded 3D images of the stars.

This included astronomers from the Las Cumbre Observatory, who operated a remote telescope at the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia. Astronomers John Kielkopf and Karen Collins – from the University of Louisville and the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA), respectively – also took images using a remote telescope at Mt. Lemmon Observatory in Arizona.

The shift in Wolf’s position when our perspective changes. (NASA/JHUAPL)

“The professional and amateur astronomy communities had been waiting to try this, and were very excited to make a little space exploration history,” said Lauer, in a recent JHUAPL statement. “The images collected on Earth when New Horizons was observing Proxima Centauri and Wolf 359 really exceeded my expectations.”

In addition to the images shown above, which were recently released by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL), the full collection of images (including the 3D ones) is also available for download on the mission website. For those who don’t have access to 3D glasses, the images are posed side-by-side for stereo and cross-eyed stereo viewing. Just follow the directions to see the effect.

To create the 3D images, Dr. Lauer was joined by John Spencer – the Deputy Project Scientist for the New Horizons’ mission from the SwRI – and science team collaborator Brian May.

Fans of the legendary rock band Queen ought to instantly recognize this name, given that he was the band’s lead guitarist. However, May is also an astrophysicist and stereo imaging enthusiast, so his talents played a big role in this experiment. As he explained:

“It could be argued that in astro-stereoscopy – 3D images of astronomical objects – NASA’s New Horizons team already leads the field, having delivered astounding stereoscopic images of both Pluto and the remote Kuiper Belt object Arrokoth.

But the latest New Horizons stereoscopic experiment breaks all records. These photographs of Proxima Centauri and Wolf 359 – stars that are well-known to amateur astronomers and science fiction aficionados alike – employ the largest distance between viewpoints ever achieved in 180 years of stereoscopy!”

Another impressive accomplishment to come from all this is the implications it has for stellar navigation. Throughout history, navigators have used measurements of the stars to establish their position on Earth.

Examples include ancient Polynesian sailors who guided their boats by the stars to settle all across the South Pacific. In more modern times, Arab and European sailors relied on astrolabes and sextants to chart their course.

In the near future, interstellar navigators could use the technique New Horizons just demonstrated to establish their position in the galaxy. Currently, spacecraft rely on NASA’s Deep Space Network to provide radio tracking, which is far more accurate. Nevertheless, using the stars (particularly pulsars) to navigate through space could be the preferred method for exploring the galaxy in the future.

Alan Stern, New Horizons’ Principal Investigator at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), lauded the missions latest accomplishments:

“It’s fair to say that New Horizons is looking at an alien sky, unlike what we see from Earth. And that has allowed us to do something that had never been accomplished before – to see the nearest stars visibly displaced on the sky from the positions we see them on Earth.”

As of 14 June 2020, the New Horizons mission has been in space for a total of about 5,230 days – 14 years, 4 months, and change – and travelled over 46 times the distance between the Earth and the Sun (46.61 AU).

Only a handful of missions in the history of space exploration have been farther, those being the Pioneer 10 and 11, and the Voyager 1 and 2 missions which are currently (or eventually will be) in interstellar space.

In time, they will be joined by New Horizons, which promises to reveal a great deal more about the cosmos and our Solar System in the meantime!

This article was originally published by Universe Today. Read the original article.

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saintjojis · 7 years ago

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Not the Sun Pt. 3

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Genre: Fuck Boy!Bangtan, Angst, Smut

Word Count: 1,902

A/N: I’m trying to get back into writing so hi.

As you sent that last text you couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret. Did you realize what you were getting yourself into? And it was Taehyung of all people, why couldn’t you ask him if Jungkook was still interested instead? Stupid, impulsive move on your behalf to be honest. You couldn’t really back out now because he’d just throw it in your face otherwise. A sight of worry escaped you as your phone buzzed again.

[Fuckboi Mcgee- 11:38AM; are you sure about that (y/n)? Once I get a taste of you I don’t think I’ll be able to let you go ;)]

How fucking sleazy. Maybe you could turn this into a game with him, and by game you meant toy with him the way he toyed with other girls. It would only prove you’re smarter in the end, it was brilliant.

[(Y/N)- 11:40AM; I’m sure, show me your world tae]

[Fuckboi Mcgee-11:40AM; delighted, kitten]

[(Y/N)-11:41AM; good, gotta blast hmu later]

[Fuckboi Mcgee-11:41AM; sounds good babe ;)]

This would either destroy you, or destroy him. You hoped it was the latter, but right now you couldn’t be bothered you had more important things to tend to. Taehyung knew this, and just a little over an hour later you felt your phone buzz during class, you checked it as cautiously as you could.

[Tae-12:50PM; New Picture Message]

That could only mean trouble, maybe he sent it by accident, the only way to find out was to open it. As soon as the picture loaded you locked your phone again trying to process it. The image of Tae’s dick pressing against his underwear, long and thick, his hand grasping it. What the fuck was he thinking?! You lowered the brightness of your phone all the way and sneakily replied, he was very nonchalant about the whole thing as if it was a normal occurrence.

[Tae-12:55PM; why are you so mad? Is it because I made you wet during class, or are you just impressed?]

[(Y/N)-12:55PM; I’m mad because someone could’ve seen that !!! why are you so calm about this ???? I’d fuckin kms if someone else saw that !!]

[Tae-12:56PM; so what if someone else saw? It’s none of their damn business anyway plus you said you were sure that you wanted something with me, it wouldn’t be fun if there wasn’t any teasing involved ;)]

This would definitely destroy you, you weren’t really sure how you were going to handle teasing.

[Tae-1:00PM- New Video Message]

Oh no, you opened it but didn’t dare play it. You got up from your seat and left the hall, once you were within a safe distance from any people you played the video. It was Taehyung stroking his length, lewd noises emitted from your phone. A combination of deep moans and your name, admittedly your name did sound really nice when it came from his mouth. Your thoughts were interrupted by another message from him, this one a lot more underwhelming than the video.

[Tae-1:10PM; are you alive?]

[(Y/N)-1:11PM; where are you right now]

This was a mistake.

[Tae-1:11PM; my dorm? Why?]

[(Y/N)-1:12PM; I’m coming over]

[Tae-1:12PM; wth right now? You don’t even know where I am?? You’re not serious are you?]

[Tae-1:12PM; seriously you’re not coming over right?]

[(Y/N)-1:13PM; send me your address ;)]

Why were you doing this again? Oh right, because you have a death wish. You had some guts going to his place only to do the walk of shame afterwards. On second thought, you didn��t even know if he had roommates. Fuck. You texted Tae to meet you at your place instead, he agreed almost instantly. So, you made your way back to your place not really knowing how things were going to play out. You half hoped that if you fucked he’d leave you alone, which he probably would. Knowing him, he was the type of guy to do that. Play a little back and forth with a girl, be charming and caring only to get them in his bed and just forget about the whole thing. Oddly, you hoped that it played out exactly like that. You made it to your place before he did, which gave you time to mentally prepare yourself for whatever was about to happen. Only a few minutes went by before there was a knock on your door, you opened it to find Tae standing there with a dumb, cocky grin on his face. You stepped aside to let him in without a single word.

“What? You’re not even going to say hello? How rude.” His tone light and playful, you just gave him a look so sharp you could cut him.

“Hi~ come in~ do you want water or something?” You asked, forced niceness obvious in your voice. He simply laughed, it was clear that it was part of his little game.

“Well, if you insist, I’d prefer you undressed. Could you do that for me?” You felt heat rise to your face as he said that. You chose to be stubborn.

“Fuck off.” And he got up, made his way to the door, and opened it.

“You shouldn’t be wasting my time, (y/n), I don’t fucking appreciate it. Call me when you actually want something. Until then, good fucking luck.”

He was almost out the door when he turned back to you undressing. You took off your shirt, and your bra. He looked on from the doorway, obviously puzzled, trying to figure out what you were doing. He looked around, and came back into the apartment, closing the door behind him. He stood there watching you, as you took off your pants. When you did you stood there before him, neither of you saying anything. Tae’s gaze was hungry as his eyes studied you. You took one step back, testing the waters, his eyes followed you so you made your way to your room, Tae followed. You sat on the bed as he closed the door, again, he just stood there expectantly. Then, he spoke

“Come, kitten.” You’d never admit it, but you loved being called kitten. Obediently you made your way to him. He turned you around and backed you into the door closing the distance between you with a kiss. One hand cupped your ass while the other got a fistful of your hair, the kiss was rough. Far rougher than the first one. He wanted you, much more than you had anticipated. He parted your legs with one of his own, his thigh pressing against your core. A soft moan escaped you which motivated him to apply more pressure. His lips separated from yours, making their way down your neck. He bit down, hard, so you pushed him away. What the fuck was that? You just stared, an expression of both fright and anger on your face, as you held your neck.

“Did I scare you, kitten? Come on, it wasn’t that bad was it?” He gave you a sympathetic look, as he got closer to you, his hands settling on your hips. He leaned in close to your ear, “If you thought that was bad, then you can’t imagine what’s coming.” His words sent a shiver through your body. You really weren’t ready, and you just now realized it. You considered calling it off, maybe you could find someone else. Tae saw the indecisive look that you gave him, when he spoke he was gentle, “I promise I won’t do anything you don’t want to do, but you have to be willing to experiment yeah?” He caressed your cheek with his hand as he waited for you to answer. All you could do was nod. You couldn’t help but feel a little intimidated by him, he knew so much and you knew next to nothing. You’d never even touched a dick let alone have one inside you. He kissed you again, this time softer almost lovingly. He stepped back not letting go of you, until he was sat on the bed and you stood in front of him unsure of what to do. So, he motioned for you to kneel in front of him.

“I made you cum, you should return the favor.” He said, tone playful and smirking. You did as you were told so you dropped to your knees in front of him waiting for further hints. He undid his belt and pants, he pushed them just enough to get his erection free. He stroked it a few times while eyeing you down. When he stopped he reached for you, his hand on the back of your head pulling you in for a brief kiss. When he separated from you, he fell back on the bed he flinched a little as you liked from the base to the tip. You took it in your hand and wrapped your lips around him, a small hiss left his lips as you took more and more of him, until your nose touched his skin. As you mad your way back up at a slow, and agonizing, pace he took your hair into his hand and used it to control your pace. He forced your head down until you gagged a little, then he eased on the force. Slowly, he felt it building up, his breathing hitched as he was almost over the edge. Suddenly, nothing. You removed yourself from him, and he sat up looking bewildered, you simply looked at him innocently. He was furious. He took your head into his hands and brought you close, you could feel the anger pouring from him.

“What do you think you’re doing?” His voice was a passive aggressive one. “Two can play that game.”

And so, he began his game. He, too, undressed. His body was toned and slim, you couldn’t help but reach out and touch it, but he stopped you. “You don’t get to touch.” So you retreated your hand silently. “Come, lay on the bed and spread your legs.” You did, he let out a slight moan at the sight of you spread like that for him. He loved it. As much as he liked looking at you so vulnerable for him, he’d much rather be between your legs. He urged you to take off your panties, and once they were thrown somewhere in your room, he placed himself between your legs. He kissed down your thighs and around your wet core, leaving a few love bites here and there. Hungrily, he licked your core his tongue warm as he passed it between your folds and over your clit. He reveled in the taste, he enjoyed the taste of you, but he’d enjoy making you suffer even more. Without warning, he slipped one finger into you all the way to the knuckle. You let out a moan, as he slipped in another. He pumped them in and out slowly at first, getting faster and faster curling his fingers hitting your g- spot perfectly. You bucked your hips up at his motions looking for more friction, he held your hip with his other hand In an attempt to keep you still. Just as you began to feel overcome with bliss, he withdrew. Leaving you empty and wanting more.

“Didn’t feel too good did it, kitten? Now, are you going to play nice and give me what I want, or will I just have to make you beg?”

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bernardhiking · 5 years ago

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Everest Base Camp Trek

Dates of hike: November 19-30, 2019

Country: Nepal

Region: Khumbu

Trailhead: Lukla

Hike Destination: Everest Base Camp (EBC)

Distance: 120 km (72 miles) round-trip

Overall elevation gain: 5,500 m

Difficulty: Intermediate-tough (on account of high altitude)

We decided to tackle one of the classic hikes of the world: Lukla to Everest Base Camp. A few data points about this undertaking: The trek (the word used in Nepal for extended multi-day hiking) from Lukla to EBC and back takes 11 days, and the total distance covered is more than 70 miles. The way up to the base camp (at 5,364 m.) is chopped into reasonably short daily stages, interspersed with two acclimatization days to make sure hikers are not incapacitated by altitude sickness. You can rush up there much faster, but you may go back down in a rescue helicopter. Most people take Diamox to help with altitude sickness (though I did not). The altitude affected us in the predictable ways, causing occasional headaches as well as sleeplessness; the latter affected me rather strongly, as I struggled through four nearly sleepless nights in a row at high altitude. Our guide made sure we measured our heartbeat and blood-oxygen content every morning and evening. If the reading goes into a critical range, the guide would make the person go down. Descending is physiologically benign, and most trekkers cover the entire distance back from EBC to Lukla (about 36 miles) in three days. A word about the options available to get to the trailhead in Lukla. Since there is no road or other earth-bound means of transportation to this place, you need to fly in, unless you fancy walking for several days. They say this flight is not for the faint-hearted, but in good weather it really is just a short 25 minute joy ride from Kathmandu. If you sit on the right side (which is the left side of the plane) you see the entire chain of the Himalaya lined up on the horizon, and when another plane in the convoy pops up in your line of view, the photogenic appeal is hard to beat.

Maybe people who sound wary about this flight refer to short uphill runway in Lukla. But I found it rather thrilling to land on this unique air strip, and although the plane comes down hard on the runway (not only is the air thin above 2,800 meters but the runway meets the plane at a steeper angle than usual), there’s nothing to be particularly concerned about.

One thing that becomes clear right away upon deplaning is that this ain’t Kathmandu any more. While a day ago, we had capered around in the Nepalese capital in short sleeves, up here in Lukla the air was nippy, to put it mildly. We knew what was in store for us when we sat down in an unheated restaurant for breakfast, clutching our coffee mug with clammy fingers. From now on it would get colder in direct proportion to the altitude we gained. There is no effective indoor heating anywhere in these mountains, and the trekker better be prepared for some cold nights. By contrast, the days are sunny and pleasant, and that brings me to the topic of weather in the Himalaya. The climate in these parts is strictly seasonal, and the pattern is bipolar. The trade winds blowing from the southwest in summer bring daily rain, and when the winds reverse direction in the fall, turning to northeast, sunny and dry weather follows, stretching for days, weeks, and even months. It is the only major mountain range that I know of where the weather is predictably good for long periods of time, especially from the end of September through December, though temperatures are in the lower range due to the short days and flat angle of the sun.

DAY 1: Lukla to Phakding (8 km; altitude: 2,850 m. – 2,600 m.) The first stage of our trek, from Lukla to Phakding, goes mostly downhill, and we already arrived at our destination at noon time. After being pampered with hot towels and the region’s signature masala tea at the Yeti Mountain Home, we made straight for a local restaurant overlooking the Dudh Koshi river valley. There, we had the first of many lunches consisting of fried rice and momos (Nepalese dumplings). Although our package included all-you can eat food for all meals, our guide reminded us for the n-th time to order strictly the amount we can eat and to leave no food behind. This was in consideration of the fact that all food (as well as every other necessity) was precious, being literally carried up the valley on the backs of people and animals. Besides the ecological, there was an economic rationale for this no-leftover policy: The less we ate, the more money was left-over from the fixed amount that was provided to our guide by the trekking operator. We had opted for the “luxury” version of the trek, which meant we were housed in the “best available” lodges along the way. “Best available” can mean bunkbeds and a shared toilet further up the valley, but mostly it means a separate room with attached toilet and sometimes a hot shower as well. Our Yeti Mountain Lodge in Phakding was well appointed in all regards, with spacious, clean rooms, lovely gardens out front, and the food was served banquet style, with wait staff coming around delivering bowls of steaming soup, fried noodles, and even the occasional bit of chicken.

We had been warned to stay away from meat and alcohol during the trip (the meat because it tends to be unsanitary in remote areas, and the alcohol because it puts a strain on the already altitude-stressed cardio-vascular system), but on this first stop along the trail, we still indulged in the forbidden pleasures, washing down our curry chicken with a can of Khumbu Kölsch. After Phakding, we remained teatotalling vegetarians for 10 days, which contributed to the nice side-effect of trekking--losing a few pounds. En route to Phakding, we quickly realized how many fellow trekkers were on the trail alongside us. Although the end of November was quite late in the fall trekking season, we encountered a few larger groups of about twenty hikers as well as smaller groups like ours (we were four people), and the occasional solo trekker. When our guide told us that a month earlier, the trail was much more crowded, we felt instantly better. Although we remained wedged down deep down in the valley, we glimpsed our first Himalayan peak today, Kusum Kanguru (6,370 m.), whose towering bulk rose sheer into the azure sky. What adds further charm to the scenic beauty are the large “Mani Stones”—rocks carved and inscribed with the Tibetan mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum.” To my eye, these were essentially sculptures, large artistic installations harmoniously integrated into the landscape.

DAY 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (11.5 km; altitude: 2,600 m. – 3,500 m.) The second day of trekking is quite long, and it involves a substantial altitude gain of almost 1000 m. Indeed the final ascent from the valley bottom where the Dudh Koshi meets the Theshyo Khola River, is substantial. Here, one really begins to feel the altitude. And when it gets that steep, the larger groups begin to slow down and bunch up, so that we had to pass them, overtaking group after group. Since we like solitary hiking, the crowds were not our favorite part. Our guide, who realized this, forthwith timed our daily schedule to avoid the busiest times on the trail: Apparently most groups start their day at 8 am, which is necessary for the larger, slower groups to reach the day’s destination before sunset. By starting the day’s trek one hour or more behind the majority of our fellow trekkers, we often had the trail almost to ourselves; or rather: we shared it only with pack animals. These caravans are ubiquitous, especially on the lower reaches of the valley, where long lines of mules, horses, and yaks are frequently encountered.

If you look at the size of Namche Bazaar, a veritable town, and consider that this place was entirely built with materials lugged up the mountain by muscle force—both animal and human—it becomes clear how many trips have to be made to make it possible. But the beasts do pose somewhat of a challenge and at times, trekkers and pack animals compete for the narrow, dilapidated trail space, with sometimes unfortunate consequences. Just outside Phakding, at the start of today’s trek, our friend was pushed by a mule from behind and she fell hard against the slope, cutting her fingers and damaging her wedding ring, which lost one of its inset diamonds, a detail we only noticed an hour or so after the incident. Our guide used some first-aid materials to bandage the bleeding fingers, and it was all fine. But from then on, we referred to mules as “her friends” and would give them as wide a berth as possible when they approached from either direction. Some of these caravans are so long, with more than 100 animals in total, that it can take 15-20 minutes until they all pass, trying one’s patience. But the higher up one goes on the trail to EBC, the fewer animal caravans one is likely to encounter, as the human settlements become increasingly smaller, thus necessitating fewer good to be transported. Resting areas appear at regular intervals along the trail, with ledges where trekkers and porters can place their load away from the dusty ground and where garbage and recycling bins are installed, though both are usually overflowing. One such stop about an hour below Namche Bazaar was particularly crowded because from here you could get your first glimpse of Everest, though only barely, with trees blocking the line of sight. Still, dozens of trekkers were milling around, some of them trying to pose for pictures “in front of” Everest, although what they really did was pose in front of trees. I itched to get away from this crowded spot, but it seemed we were wedged in a long line of slow-moving hikers. Just then, the path forked, and while everybody went to the right, our guide nudged us onto the less traveled path on the left, apparently reserved for pack-animals. This track was quite deserted, thus saving us the discomfort of being absorbed into a convoy of slow-moving, chatty hikers. There are several checkpoints along the way, and one benefit of having a guide is that all the paperwork is neatly taken care of by him, while we can take a rest and catch a breath. At the checkpoint before entering Sagarmatha National Park, we encountered a code of conduct that, among other things, required us to “refrain from anger.” It is an important injunction because simply walking on the atrocious trails around here could make anybody give in to the undesired emotion. Over long stretches, the trails in Khumbu Valley are terrible. I don’t understand why they don’t undertake any trail maintenance in these places, but rather let the trekkers, pack animals, and local porters stumble over unbelievably dilapidated, rocky, eroded trails. I often encountered heaps of rocks in the center of the trail inside a village; everybody was laboring over these obstacles and the poor animals were getting their hooves scratched and scuffed, but apparently nobody says “hey lets get a few villagers together and spend ten minutes to remove these loose rocks from the trail.” Occasionally the trail resembles nothing more than a riverbed, a steeply inclined, stone-strewn channel.

But again, no anger please. Just roll with the punches... Namche Bazaar—dubbed the “Sherpa Capital”—is the biggest, liveliest town along the Everest trek. The town is arranged like a horseshoe, with rows of houses aligned in ever-expanding semi-circles up the steep hillside. Here you can go bar-hopping if that’s your thing (although watch out—alcohol will interfere with your acclimatization process), or you can do serious gift-shopping (although who is going to carry all that loot back down to Lukla?), or you can play billiards (a surprisingly popular past-time along the Everest trekking route). Anyway, it’s a pretty fun place, with gaggles of school kids in uniforms laughing and running up and down the steps while monks in dark maroon robes bask in the sun, serenely contemplating the scene.

DAY 3: Acclimatization hike (4.5 km; altitude: 3,500 m. – 3,900 m.) Namche Bazaar is the first of two acclimatization stops. So, we did what all trekkers do: make our way up to the Everest View Hotel equipped only with daypacks. This is a surprisingly modern hotel that would not be out of place in Aspen, Colorado. But instead, it sits on a ridge high above the Dudh Koshi river, in the middle of nowhere, to be reached either by walking on a thin trail for an hour and a half or by helicopter. The hotel’s name is aptly chosen, but it could equally well be called “Ama Dablam View Hotel.” In fact, Ama Dablam (6,812 m.) is the most prominent landscape feature on view throughout much of the trek to EBC, and it is one of the most beautiful mountains to boot, standing tall and solitary, leaning pridefully backward and to all intents and purposes looking unclimbable (it is, in fact, climbed by dozens every year).

So, while the summit pyramid of Everest is just visible behind the broad, lumbering ridge of Nuptse in the distance, Ama Dablam is the king of the valley, stealing Everest’s show. This is the first undeniably major panoramic highlight, and we took many pictures, even as we sipped tasty masala tea and swilled ginger-lemon-honey brew at our open-air restaurant table.

Meanwhile, some tourists sporting designer clothes and clutching Gucci bags and exited a helicopter that had landed on the pad next to the hotel. They are probably the kind of clientele to whom this swanky place caters. Trekkers like us return down to Namche Bazaar to get ready for the hike to Deboche the next day.

DAY 4: Namche Bazaar to Deboche (10 km; altitude: 3,500 m. – 3,850 m.) The nice thing on this trek is that every day seems to top the previous one in terms of sight-seeing, and every time when you think it can’t get any better, it does. The fourth day of trekking was no exception to this rule. First, the wide path winding its way leisurely at even altitude along the slope above the valley floor, afforded broad views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest, and Ama Dablam. The occasional stupa and prayer-flag garland provided a lovely man-made accent to the landscape. For reasons that escaped us, this section of the path was the only one along the entire trek that was in good condition, which shows that it can actually be done. But the drawback is that it makes the awful sections of trail look even worse, and there was a terribly dusty, rocky, and steep section down to where the trail meets the Dudh Koshi stream at Phorge Tenga. It was lunch time when we arrived there, and the restaurant chosen by our guide was, according to general consent, the best lunch spot along the whole trail. In the early afternoon, we tackled the long steep climb to Tengboche. Although taxing, we particularly enjoyed this portion, for two reasons: first we were practically alone on the trail, and second the scenery dominated by Mt. Kangtega (6,782 m.) was sublime.

Kangtega is an enormous hulk of a mountain, so complexly shaped that it constantly changes its form as one’s angle of vision changes—first it looks like a huge dome, then it appears to have a split summit, then it turns out to be horn shaped. Emerging on the pass that is home to Tengboche monastery counts as one of the greatest wow-moments of the trek, if not of my hiking life. The arena of the vast mountain theater, topped by Taboche, the Everest massif, and Ama Dablam was sublime; the natural beauty was complemented by shining white stupas, prayer flags, carved wooden arches, and the monastery itself that added to the overall attractiveness of the vista.

Inside the monastery we were impressed in a different way: the sumptuous orange, red, and yellow tones of the temple interior, the wall paintings and thankas, the drapes, and the shadows on the floor created a flawless impression of harmony and peace. I kept taking pictures with the iPhone, completely forgetting that it was forbidden inside the monastery (and signs warned of 24-hour surveillance to enforce the ban—fortunately, nobody came after us for this breach). We snapped a group photo of the four of us before the spectacular backdrop and then finished the day’s hike by descending to Deboche. The lodge there was a lot more basic than the Yeti Mountain Home in Namche Bazaar, but it was still miles better than some of the dorm facilities we had passed that day, smoky, dark abodes with nary a sense of privacy. So, we shall not complain although the stove in the dining room went cold at 9 pm despite our pleading, and we had to repair to our rooms.

DAY 5: Deboche to Dingboche (10 km; altitude: 3,850 m. – 4,350 m.) We set out at 9 am for today’s hike. After a short while, we came to a suspension bridge where about 100 trekkers were bunched up. We speedily passed them and continued ahead of the pack, but the extra pace, trying to put some distance between us and the gaggle, took a toll on me. About 1 ½ hours into the hike, I suddenly experienced shortness of breath and had to sit down. This was a warning sign not to take things at too great a speed and to make sure to keep breathing deeply; I had been talking animatedly to Liang for about 20 minutes while hiking vigorously, and the prolonged shallow breathing had taken the stuffing out of me. I vowed not to engage in lengthy conversations while under the strain of hiking uphill at such an altitude. We had a long lunch break at 11:30, sitting in a sunny spot right underneath Ama Dablam. Then we set out on the second half of the trek, which was varied and interesting, with only moderate uphill portions. We saw the first glimpse of Dingboche at around 2 pm, and half an hour later we were at our lodge. The room is one further step down even from yesterday because electricity is on only for a short stretch, from 8-10 pm. Also, there was no hot water for washing. The tough part of the trek begins here. From Dingboche, we saw Ama Dablam from a different angle, but the mountain is still incredible seen from this perspective.

DAY 6: Acclimatization hike (2 km; altitude: 4,350 m. – 4,550 m.) We spent the second acclimatization day by going up on a ridge above Dingboche to enjoy the views. We had not expected to see such a fantastic panorama and dramatic vistas once we gained some height above Dingboche. In the end, it turned into a photographic feeding frenzy. Halfway up to the viewing point, our friend came across a granite slab jutting out from the slope and we all took turns posing heroically upon it.

After this, we continued to climb in great spirits until we reached the viewing point garlanded, as usual, with colorful prayer flags. From this spot, we could see Lhotse (8,516 m.), Makalu (8,485 m.), as well as a host of other peaks, including the holy Taboche (6,495 m.) and Chalotse (6,440m.), the latter two mountains looking like identical twins. We descended slowly because the trail was dry and dusty and it was easy to slip. Holding each other’s hands, we made it safely back down, and soon afterwards we enjoyed our lunch of pizza, soup, and noodles, while drinking copious quantities of masala tea. After lunch, we headed over to the “Himalaya Café,” where we ordered a lovely cappuccino (if you spent 400 rupees you got a free charge of an electronic device) and a pot of an Himalayan berry tea that had a tart, sour taste. The place was comfy and warm, so we spend the whole afternoon there, until the time came to return to our much drabber lodge, the “Bright Star.” The only source of warmth there was an iron stove that was fed with dried yak paddies. It took forever for them to light up, and the stinking smoke filled the whole dining room until our eyes were watering. Yak paddies may be an ecological solution as fuel but they are inefficient and provide minimal heat. To make matters worse, the hot bed bottle provided to us for the night was leaking and after only an hour or two of sleep I woke up to feel clammy wetness spread in our bed, while the room was as chill as the outside temperature. I lay awake for the rest of this miserable night.

DAY 7: Dingboche to Labuche (9.5 km; altitude: 4,350 m. – 5,050 m.) We left for today’s hike at 8:45 am. For once, the weather was not great. It was overcast, with a chilly wind blowing most of the time. I wore the underlayer pants, gloves, and hat all day long. The trek was again very scenic, as we followed the valley further back toward the southwest side of Nuptse. The climb was pretty gradual, except for about an hour after lunch, when we climbed more steeply, from about 4,700 to 5,000 meters. At this point, we were huffing and puffing like locomotives in the thin air, taking frequent breaks. After Thukla Pass, we continued on for another few kilometers over even terrain. Not too much was happening along the trail today, and we also took fewer pictures than before because the light was flat under the overcast sky. Our lodge, it turned out, was an Italian research station called “8000 Inn” (but everybody refers to it as “The Pyramid”).

We had gotten lucky here. The rooms were rustic but nicer than the two previous places we had stayed at, plus there was electricity in all rooms at all times, and although shared, the toilet and shower facilities were decent.

DAY 8: The Pyramid to Everest Base Camp and back (14 km; altitude: 5,050 m. – 5,364 m.) My night was torture again. After 1:30 am, there was nothing going, despite taking Benadryl. I had this strange sensation that I could not breathe properly if I fell asleep, and every time I almost nodded off, this feeling of hyperventilating took hold of me, making it impossible to sleep. I finally gave up trying at 5 am and went downstairs to read the news (I had purchased internet connection) and to sip a cup of hot coffee. I was naturally a bit apprehensive about having missed two nights’ sleep in a row because today was going to be the biggest day of the trek, with the push for Everest Base Camp and then coming back again to this lodge, a hike of at least 14 km, all above 5000 m. Also, I had a splitting headache by the time it was 6 am, so I took two Advil. Fortunately, they did have an effect, and the headache soon got better. We started our day’s trek at 7 am. Right away we climbed up steeply from the lodge, not following the main trail but rather going on an alternative route which took us up on an incredibly scenic ridge which was dominated by the gorgeous pyramid of Mt. Pumori (7,145 m.) bathed in early morning sunlight.

We found a good spot and held an enthusiastic photoshoot. After this, the trail skirted a steep slope and was for stretches rather sketchy and narrow. After a while, we joined the official trail to Gorak Shep, and here it got really crowded, with scores of trekkers going both ways and with the occasional yak caravan squeezing by on a rocky and narrow trail. We were now on a moraine, and the going was really rough over small and large boulders without anything that could be called a trail. We arrived at Gorak Shep, the last dwelling before the Base Camp, at 9:30 am, and everyone agreed we should just push on to the Base Camp without stopping. This was a great decision because we now had the trail and, eventually, the Everest BC all to ourselves. About a mile before the base camp, the summit pyramid of Everest peaked up behind the shoulder of the mountain. But mainly, the actual head of Everest remained hidden. If you want to see the whole mountain, you need to climb on top of one of the surrounding mountains, or approach Everest from the Tibetan side.

By contrast, Nuptse presents itself from its best side here, literally. While on the approach so far, Nuptse looked less like a mountain and more like a ridge that extends from Lhotse, from where we stood, Nuptse elegantly showed its merengue-twisted top. We arrived at the Base Camp at 11:45 am and only saw one or two other hikers. Here our guide, Lal, gave all of us a big hug in celebration of having reached our goal. Afterwards, we explored the wider base camp area. There was not a single climbing party there and no tents.

Lal explained that the weather was too cold, making for worse rather than more favorable ice conditions, plus the winds at the top were so strong at this time of the year that climbers would be blown right off the ridge. But down here at the Base Camp, the weather was splendid for a visit. The sun was out, the sky was a deep azure, and some puffy clouds floated by, allowing for maximum visibility and making the terrain look as spectacular as it possibly can. On the way back from Base Camp, we finally met the throngs of fellow hikers I had dreaded to encounter earlier. Our guide had done a splendid job timing our approach to EBC so as to be ahead of everyone else. We were back in Gorak Shep at 1:30 pm and had a small lunch there. The previous night, we had decided to skip the early-morning trek up to Kala Pathar to see the sunrise, as originally planned. According to our guide, the gain in view (a little more of Everest) was not worth the enormous expenditure of time and energy, getting up at 4 in the morning and then climbing up to 5,500 m. before having to hike all the way down to Pangboche--a monster day. In Lal’s experience, people generally regret the Kala Pathar trip. Moreover, skipping Kala Pathar meant that we’d be able to stay one more night at “The Pyramid,” a much more comfortable (aka less uncomfortable) place than the accommodation at Gorak Shep. So, the decision was made, and we never looked back. From Gorak Shep we retraced our steps over the endless-seaming moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, the “trail” consisting only of stones, boulders, and rocks.

About two hours later, this bad stretch of trail gave way to a smoother path, allowing us to speed up, heading toward the “Pyramid” at full steam. It was quite amazing how easy descending was compared to going uphill. We arrived at the “8000 Inn” at exactly 4:30 pm, 9 ½ hours after we had set out. It was altogether a fantastic and truly memorable hike, one that I will fondly remember for a long time to come, and also one that does give us a little bit of bragging right.

DAY 9: The Pyramid near Lobuche to Pangboche (15 km; altitude: 5,050 m. – 4,000 m.) For the third night in a row, I slept really badly. After 2 am, there was nothing going. After laying awake for two hours, I put on the headphones and listened to music for another 2 hours, without sleeping a wink. Finally, when I could not take it anymore, I got up and started to get ready for the day. After breakfast, the man running both the “8000 Inn” and the research station built next to the Inn, invited us to take a look inside the research facility. It was astounding how much scientific instruments and gear was assembled there was to study the climate and investigate pollution related issues. But working in this environment, no matter how pretty the site was, would be impossible for me because the pyramid was not heated, and it was bone-chillingly cold in there. It’s hard to imagine that scientists would put up with these conditions for up to 10 months per year—that’s dedication! Although the sun was shining, it was bitterly cold when we set out at 8:30 am, and the wind was so strong, it stung my eyes to tears. It took about one hour into our downward hiking until I began to warm up. Today, visibility was splendid and the scenery going down was as interesting, if not more so, than seeing it coming up. At Thukla Pass, we spent some time inspecting the collection of memorial stupas erected in honor of the many mountaineers in the Khumbu region who had died during their climbs or descents (an astonishing number of them perished after already having achieved the peak).

The scenery kept getting better and better, and when we reached the valley floor leading to Pheriche, it was amazing to stand at the base of the two soaring peaks, Taboche and Cholatse.

We took our good time with lunch at Pheriche, spending almost 1 ½ hours at the inn there. Then we were off again for the last stretch down to Pangboche. The trek continued to be very pleasant and inspiring, as we rejoined the Dudh Koshi river valley and faced gorgeous Ama Dablam from the side. On the last stretch of the trail, the Nuptse-Everest-Lhotse trilogy swung again into view, and the low-hanging clouds added a dramatic touch to today’s iteration of the view. We reached “Everest View” lodge in Pangboche at 3:30 pm and were cordially greeted by the owner. The news that there was a reliable, hot gas-shower in our own unit rather made us giddy. Dinner was delicious. They made such a big effort to spoil us in this place, including lovely table decorations, serving a tasty, well-cooked and beautifully presented three-course meal, and being attentive throughout. From our perch in the dining room, we were treated to a spectacular sunset. It was a fitting ending to a great day.

DAY 10: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (12.5 km; altitude: 4,000 m. – 3,500 m.) This marked the 4th night in a row that I have barely slept. These hours laying awake, trying to breathe deeply but repeatedly finding myself gasping for air without finding a proper breathing rhythm, are long and dreary. Breakfast seemed a long way off at 2:30 am, but it did finally arrive, and when it did I enjoyed it very much. The table was once again laid out beautifully, and we were served homemade rolls and even some freshly cooked dishes, as well as porridge, eggs, and juice. Really quite sumptuous and served in a room with a great view over the mountains. Today’s hike was going to be 6-7 hours, all the way back to Namche Bazaar. Along the way, we enjoyed again the scenery we’d seen on the way up, but now, the light was different and the sky was full of drifting and dissolving clouds, adding an extremely pretty touch. Something about breakfast bothered me, digestively, and near Deboche, I had to make for the bushes. But, the discomfort only lasted until lunch, and there were no further problems. We passed Tengboche under a beautifully cloud-dotted sky and once again enjoyed the harmonious blend of culture and nature around the monastery complex there. Then came the protracted descent to the valley bottom at Phorge Tenga. When we had come up here 8 days ago, we had hardly encountered anybody, thus making this one of my favorite stretches of the trek. Now, going down, we encountered many trekkers coming toward us. We stopped at the same restaurant in Pharge Tenga with the spectacular, fresh mint-tea and the best pizza of the valley. After lunch, we climbed up that awful, steep, worn-out, dusty section of trail, until we reached the level track that skirts the mountainside toward Namche Bazaar. The clouds got progressively more picturesque, framing and embellishing the snow-topped mountains (esp. Thamserku).

The shutters kept clicking until our arrival in Namche Bazaar.

The scenery was so picturesque, it felt like we had walked into an Albert Bierstadt Painting (the painting below is titled “Rocky Mountain Landscape,” 1870, though I’m pretty sure the Rockies don’t look like this).

DAY 11: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (18.5 km; altitude: 3,500 m. – 2,850 m.) Finally, that night, I slept well, due to the lower altitude. Breakfast was scheduled for 6:30 am, and we left the lodge around 7:15, heading down the trail toward Lukla. Measuring at 19 kilometers, this was the longest segment of the entire trek, hence our early start. Today, I hardly took any pictures because we were getting lower and lower down into the valley, with fewer scenic highlights. Also, the weather was turning overcast, washing out contrasts and making for a more hazy, unexciting scene. We had lunch at the same place in Phakding where we had eaten our first lunch. It was our last meal with the usual choice of egg fried rice, vegetable chow mien, fried potatoes, mushroom soup, and pizza. The last stretch of the trail toward Lukla went uphill, and toward the end it got quite steep. This was the ultimate fitness test, but we passed it with flying colors. In fact, we all were walking at such a fast pace, I sometimes wondered if our guide could keep up. It was good he did, for shortly before reaching Lukla, Lal called to us from behind, because we had taken the wrong branch in a fork of the trail. We had followed the refurbished, smoother of the two trails, whereas we were supposed to follow a delapidated branch. I expected that our friends, who had gone on ahead of us, must have also missed that fork as well. And indeed, as we slowly continued on the trail, looking down from time to time, we spied them retracing their steps. We called to them, and five minutes later, they had rejoined us. Together we pushed on for the last kilometer, and at 4 pm we arrived at the Lukla Yeti Mountain Home, where the setting sun was bathing the beautifully decorated yard in gorgeous colors.

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I will write a blog about my Lourdes pilgrimage but this pic summarizes the spiritual encounter with the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Bernadette. We arrived in Lourdes at 11:30am and walked 2.2kms to our hotel. On the way to the hotel, we passed through the outside of the shrine paused for a while & hurried to the hotel trying to catch up with the "bath" activity which I have researched ahead of time. The bath activity entitles you to go through the same Roman baptism and a symbolism when the blessed Virgin Mary invited St. Bernadette to wash up in the clear river of Massabielle (not sure with the spelling). The sisters ordered me to take off my clothes. I was naked in an instant with the help of the sisters and was crying all throughout the bath; petitions & prayers were made, 1 step at a time until I reached the bottom and they dipped me under the water real quick. The water was so cold i could die but I did not. In fact when I went out of the water, it seems like I did not take a dip. The waters instantly dried up and I dressed up right away. It was the best experience I ever had all throughout my pilgrimage. My tears kept falling as I remembered everyones' petitions and the sureal feeling of seeing your dreams came to life. This picture was taken right after the mass recital of the holy rosary where I was having chills because of over exposure to the cold temperature (it is very cold here in Lourdes). Despite the crippling coldness, I touched the grotto in which her apparition happens with yet again additional petitions from friends and families and was crying all throughout. I was speaking the "bisaya" form of the holy rosary to the amusement of fellow pilgrims. Went to the hotel at around 9:45pm walking 1.1 kms with the freezing temperature. More of this on my blog. char. #blessed #grateful #happiness #marian #devotee #cutebiba #pilgrim #Lourdespilgrim #TheLourdesPilgrimage #LourdesFrance #France #dreamscomingtrue #singlesforchrist #SFC #relentless (at Lourdes, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/B68d4BxI3w0N5onZKnYQQ778iKMF7tecsH6AWY0/?igshid=1uzb0iv6y3e1s

#blessed #grateful #happiness #marian #devotee #cutebiba #pilgrim #lourdespilgrim #thelourdespilgrimage #lourdesfrance #france #dreamscomingtrue #singlesforchrist #sfc #relentless

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What is the world record for a plank?

This article is written by Ramanuj Mukherjee, CEO, LawSikho.

I thought it is impossible for me to do a 5 mins plank.

Ramit Sethi once announced a challenge on his blog. Either do a 5 minutes plank or do 1000 push-ups.

In my experience, I could not even do a 1-minute plank, so I did not even try. That one looked impossible. I and my 2 cofounders that time attempted to do 1000 push-ups. I did 500 in one hour thirty minutes and gave up.

But I saw that 1000 was not impossible. If I just kept doing one at a time, with some break of 10-15 seconds, I could keep going and finished all 1000.

But what kind of person can do a 5 minute plank without a break?

These days I can do 2 minutes planks. 5 minutes still seem impossible and unreachable.

But then I just read this, and was blown out of my mind:

https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/four-hour-plank-dana-glowacka-record

What’s the world record for a plank? 4 hours.

Damn. Who could imagine?

Here is what I took away from that:

I do not know enough about how to do a plank. My body is capable of doing much more if I find out how to train it. It is impossible for me because I do not understand how to do it.

People around me are a really terrible source of information regarding how to do a plank for longer. They are all as bad as me. If I have to do a plank for 10 mins or 15 mins, I should seek out a better source of information and educate myself about it first rather than just trying it out on the yoga mat.

5 minutes plank sounded like a huge milestone, a very difficult target. But once I heard that someone did 4 hours, suddenly 5 minutes sounds like very achievable target for me. It is important to be exposed to real champions, and not judge myself by standards of ordinary people.

Impossible is just a horizon, which can expand. A shred of evidence against what is impossible today instantly changes how far into the distance I can see.

If my physical ability can be that elastic, which has far more definite biological restrictions, what I can do with my mind must be way much more powerful. Our body, as well as our brains, are very powerful machines which we have not fully explored, and we do not even understand how powerful these machines are.

I thought I can never run a half marathon.

When I ran 1 km for the first time, I felt like my chest will burst. I was panting. I walked back and thought ‘wow I ran so much, incredible’. I felt very proud. Whenever I went running, I ran for only 1 km and felt great about myself.

Then one day I was going for a run and our football captain Davis was also going out for a run by chance. So I went along with him. After running 1 km I said I am done. Davis looked at me like I am crazy and said what, that’s all? Let’s run till at least Korunamoyee. And then I ran for 5 km for the first time. I could not believe that I could do so. But I did it. Apparently, my body could do it, but my mind was not ready to believe it.

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I still had to run because I didn’t want to admit that Davis could do something that I could not. If he can, I must be able to do it too!

That’s how our brains work. That is why it helps a lot to hang out with people who have already reached where you want to reach.

Then one day some of the runners from our campus went running for 10 km. I went along. I managed to run that distance. Then one day I even ran a half marathon. Crazy, right?

Turns out I just had to believe I can and try it out. And I did it when I had the company of people who believed they can do it too.

Why did I learn that 1 km running was enough? That’s because my dad always said so – go run 1 km as if it was a big deal to run 1 km. My dad never ran or did any physical work out except some freehand stretching very irregularly, so I thought running 1 km is the limit. It was a big deal to run so much!

It was a self-imposed mental limit.

You can help others to remove their limits too. I was traveling with my colleague Mayur in November for about a week. We were staying in the same room, and he suggested one night that when we wake up, we must exercise.

So in the morning, I told him that we will do a quick work out – just 100 burpees.

He agreed. Perhaps he had no idea about how easy or difficult it is to do 100 burpees. I can do 200 easily.

After doing 10, Mayur said he can’t go on. I would have none of it. I kept pushing him, encouraging him and didn’t allow him to sit down. I would do one and then ask him to do one.

We managed to do 100 each. For the next few days, he told his friends and family that he did 100 burpees, and everyone found it unbelievable. Even he himself could not believe that he could push himself that much because he wanted to give up so many times in between.

But that work-out set a new standard for Mayur in his life. Such experiences are transformative. When you cross the limit once and go far beyond what you thought you were capable of, your standards are forever changed.

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