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pocket-luv101 · 5 years ago

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Whispered Promises || Part 1

Fandom: Servamp Ship: KuroMahi Characters: Kuro, Mahiru

Summary: After Mahiru witnesses a major crime, he is targeted by the mafia. Kuro becomes his bodyguard to keep him safe. (KuroMahi, Bodyguard AU)

(Part 1) || Part 2 || Part 3

“I’ll be at the station in ten minutes and then we can walk to the pub. Don’t you dare buy hotdogs for dinner though. That’s barely a meal and you won’t have energy for tomorrow.” Mahiru laughed with his friend over the phone. Kuro’s shift ended late but he called him to ask if he wanted to have a late dinner with him. “You still have unhealthy tastes from when we were kids.”

Since Kuro was a detective, he was busy most days. It was difficult to make time for each other but their friendship was worth the effort. Mahiru decided to go to the station and walk Kuro to the restaurant rather than meeting him there. He thought it would be a good opportunity to spend more time together. Even though they could talk over the phone, he preferred to speak with him in person. He pictured the subtle smile Kuro would make and grinned to himself.

A gleam of light caught his attention and it made him to pause. He assumed that the light was caused by moonlight reflecting off glass. Mahiru looked in the direction of the light and noticed a car sitting idle in an alleyway. His eyes narrowed when he saw that the car didn’t have a license plate. Kuro’s voice pulled him out of his thoughts. “Mahiru, did something happen? You suddenly went quiet.”

“Kuro, what reason would a person have to remove the license plate from their car? I’m not a cop but I assume it’s not good.” Mahiru told him in quiet whisper. He hesitantly crossed the street to the alley. The light he saw earlier meant that there could be someone in the car. “The car is parked next to the beer store on the corner of Fleet Street. I’ll stop people from entering the alley if it’s something dangerous.”

“You shouldn’t go near that car either, Mahiru! Just wait in the beer store for me to get there. The police station isn’t far from where you are so I’ll be in ten minutes. Just stay somewhere safe.” Kuro pleaded but he knew Mahiru wasn’t the type to ignore people in danger.

“It might be nothing and I’m just being paranoid. I’ll keep my phone on so you’ll hear if anything happens.” He told him and crept into the alley way. He kept a tight grip on his phone to calm his nerves. Mahiru was a normal civilian and he had never been in a dangerous situation before. He didn’t know what he might see but there was a possibility that someone innocent was hiding or in danger. The least he could do was give the police as much information he could when they arrive.

He peered into the car but he couldn’t see anything inside. Mahiru started to walk around the car until he heard voices nearby. He instinctively covered his mouth to not make a noise and he crouched beside the car. The alley was dark yet he could make out two people a few feet in front of him. His heart stopped when he saw that one of them had a gun.

“You missed this month’s payment. I thought we had an agreement. We protect your store and you push some drugs for us. You haven’t been selling your share and we’re starting to think you’re skimming us. You should know better than to cross us.” The man said. The other person stumbled over an answer but it was clear that any explanation was pointless.

A gunshot echoed throughout the alley and Mahiru couldn’t stop himself letting out a sharp gasp. He turned around to run but, in his panic, he tripped. He grabbed the car door to stop his fall. The car alarm blared to life and his heart stopped. The car’s headlights flashed and the light allowed Mahiru to see the shooter. Their eyes met and fear made his legs stiff even as his mind was screaming for him to run.

The moment the man point his gun at him, Mahiru was pulled backwards. His surroundings became a blur and he wasn’t able to make any sense of what happened next. Mahiru felt himself being dragged away with the sound of gunshots following them. He wasn’t hurt when someone took him behind a dumpster and blanketed him in warmth.

“Hyde, the shooter is escaping on foot. He’s heading south down Fleet Street.” Kuro shouted the orders to his brother. His voice brought Mahiru out of his daze and he looked up at him. He wanted to thank him for saving him but his voice wouldn’t come out. His body shook but he regained enough control of his hands to grip Kuro’s shirt. “Lily, take care of Mahiru and I’ll go after the shooter.”

When he would’ve left, Mahiru stopped him. He let go of his shirt so he could throw himself into his strong chest. Mahiru wrapped his arms around him and clung onto him. Kuro couldn’t leave after he saw how pale he was. He tenderly stroked his brown hair to comfort him. “You’re safe, Mahiru. It’s okay.”

“Please, don’t leave me.” He whispered.

“I won’t. JeJe, can you take charge while I get Mahiru somewhere safe?” He asked his brother who nodded. Kuro wrapped his arm around Mahiru’s waist as they stood. He pressed himself close to his side as they walked out of the alley. Mahiru sat on the curb and he glanced around them worriedly. His eyes fell back to his clenched hands on his lap.

The danger had already passed but Mahiru was still struggling to absorb what happened. His hands trembled until Kuro wrapped them in a reassuring warmth. The simple gesture made him feel safe. He found his voice again and asked: “Will that man be okay? Oh God, I couldn’t do anything and I just stood there. If you hadn’t come… Why can’t I stop shaking?”

“It’s the adrenaline. Take deep breaths and count with me, Mahiru. That will help you calm down and return your heartbeat to normal.” Kuro took off his jacket and wrapped it around his shoulders. While it was a warm summer night, Mahiru found himself pulling the jacket tighter around his body. The lingering warmth from Kuro’s body clung to the fabric and he took comfort in that. After a few breaths, colour returned to his cheeks and Kuro was relieved to see him relax.

Kuro wasn’t the best with words so he wasn’t comfortable speaking with the victims and witnesses. He would usually have Lily speak with them. Mahiru was different though. They had been friends since they were children and he would do anything to help him. He wished he had arrived sooner or convinced him not to enter the alley. He pushed his own guilt aside to focus on Mahiru.

Slowly, he brushed his bangs from his brown eyes. “Are you feeling better now?”

“Now that you’re here.” Mahiru managed to give him a small smile. “Thank you, Kuro.”

“If you’re ready, we need to go to the station and take your statement.” JeJe’s voice came between them. Even as Mahiru nodded, he didn’t want to let go of Kuro’s hands. He must’ve read his thoughts for he adjusted their fingers to thread together.

“We’ll go together. I won’t let go of your hand until you feel safe.” Kuro vowed. “I’ll protect you, Mahiru.”

After they returned to the police station, Mahiru made a statement and worked with a police sketch artist. They weren’t able to leave until well past midnight. Mahiru asked Kuro to stay the night since he wasn’t comfortable being alone. The shooter had escaped and officers were currently searching for him with the sketch the artist made.

The sun had barely risen when Kuro woke. He walked into the kitchen but he didn’t find Mahiru cooking like he usually would. It was rare that he woke up before him but the previous night had been stressful. He thought of all the times Mahiru would cook for him after a difficult investigation. Kuro wanted do the same for him and make him smile again. He decided to cook breakfast for Mahiru and rummaged through his fridge for food. Kuro would often sleep over at his house so he was able to easily find everything.

His phone rang and Kuro answered it as he heated water. His brother’s name flashed on the screen and he knew the reason he called him so early was likely related to the case. “Hey, JeJe. Has there been an update on the shooter? It’s only been a few hours so I didn’t expect for someone to identify him so soon.”

“I sent the sketch to Mikuni and he recognized the man.” JeJe told him. A rock dropped in Kuro’s stomach. Mikuni was working undercover with that mafia group, Karasu. His brother would only contact Mikuni if he thought the two cases were related. “The shooter is one of Karasu’s favourite messengers, Watanuki. Captain has already ordered us to bring the guy in. I thought I should tell you so you can prepare Mahiru. His testimony is the best chance we have to take them down.”

“Shit.” Kuro cursed and ran his fingers through his hair in frustration. For the past month, they had been slowly building a case against the mafia group but their Captain was impatient to arrest them. Karasu would murder witnesses so gathering evidence for a trial was difficult. “Mahiru said the shooter saw him so the mafia will go after him. Can we protect him? Did the prosecutor say anything about the trial date?”

“Misono won’t have a date until we arrest Watanuki. Even if we arrest him today, the trial will likely be weeks from now. You know how backed up the system is.” JeJe said and caused Kuro to sigh heavily. He wished that things were as easy as the movies. “I can ask the Captain for Mahiru to be put in witness protection but that’s not in the budget. The best we can do is have a cop drive by his house hourly.”

“Karasu has killed five witnesses already and I don’t want Mahiru to be their next target.” Kuro’s grip tightened around his phone. He knew that his brother wasn’t able to do much either. The frightened expression Mahiru had the previous night made Kuro want to protect him. “There must be something we can do.”

“If you’re worried about Mahiru, you should be the one to protect him like a bodyguard. Hyde suggested the idea. You have a lot of paid vacation days saved up and we’ll take care of your cases. Mahiru’s our friend and we don’t want him to be hurt.” JeJe said. “Kuro, we know Mahiru is important to you so it’s okay. We just need to talk to Captain about it. Hyde is already doing that.”

“Thanks. I’ll talk to Mahiru about the situation and ask him what he wants to do.” Kuro said and ended the call. He heard the door open behind him and he turned around to see Mahiru step out of the room. He didn’t know if he had overheard their conversation but said: “That was JeJe. We can talk about his call after we eat. I wanted to make you breakfast but I got distracted. It should be ready soon though. There’s orange juice.”

“Thank you, Kuro.” He said and took the cup from him. Mahiru leaned against the counter and watched Kuro pour noodles into a pot. Usually, he would lecture Kuro for heating up processed food but he knew the breakfast was a thoughtful gesture. He tasted a spoonful of the broth and said, “It’s good. I must be a lucky man to have your special instant noodles.”

“Did you sleep well?” Kuro didn’t know how he would tell Mahiru about the mafia group. He was a normal civilian and the situation could frighten him. He never wanted to see Mahiru scared again.

“I overheard your call with JeJe about the mafia group targeting witnesses.” His words made Kuro’s eyes widen. He looked into his brown eyes but they weren’t fearful like they were last night. Mahiru set down his cup and said: “Honestly, I was terrified when I heard you say that. I read about Karasu in the papers. But, if I can help you stop them by testifying, I won’t run away.”

“You must be more courageous and reckless than most of the police force. The only one crazier than you would be Licht but that’s a high bar.” Kuro joked and stroked his brown hair. At first, he only meant to smooth his hair back into place but he found his hands lingering. He didn’t want to let go of him. “I’ll protect you, Mahiru. JeJe and I are working on ways to keep you safe.”

“I wouldn’t have anyone be my bodyguard but my best friend.” Mahiru didn’t know if he should confess that Kuro was the only reason that he was so calm despite the situation. He trusted him with his life. “I don’t know a lot about police work or things like that outside of movies. Will it be a risk to go to work? I don’t want to endanger my co-workers by simply being there.”

“It might be best to move you to a safe house. The Karasu has a lot of connections and they might be able to find your address and work. We can stay in a hotel so they won’t find you. I’ll have JeJe call your boss to explain the situation too.” Kuro knew how much Mahiru loved his job as a veterinarian. “We’ll catch that man as quickly as we can, Mahiru. I won’t let anything happen to you in that time.”

“I know you will protect me, Kuro.” Mahiru smiled up at him and trust shone in his brown eyes. He stepped away from him and said, “I’ll start packing some things for the move but I need a shower first. Do you want to join me to make sure there’s no one hiding behind my towels, Mr. Bodyguard?”

“Anything to make you feel safe.” He joked and they both laughed. Mahiru walked down the hall while Kuro continued cooking.

#servamp #kuromahi #sloth pair #servamp kuro #mahiru shirota #fanfiction

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somegirlsnerdywords2 · 4 years ago

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Anime i’ve Watched

That begin with a S (Part 4)!

Yep this is how i’m going to bring over all the anime and manga i’ve watched and posted about on the old blog. It’s not so detailed but it will have to do. Anything new I watch or read from this point on will have their own posts.

SoniAni: Super Sonico The Animation:

Genres: Music, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Super Sonico is a clutzy, adorable, and well-endowed 18-year old girl. She's a complete sucker for anything cute, especially stray cats, all of which she giddily adopts. However, though Sonico should be enjoying a carefree and simple lifestyle as a young college student, her life is really anything but easy: she must balance being a professional model, working part-time at her grandmother's restaurant, and practicing guitar and performing concerts with her friends Suzu Fujimi and Fuuri Watanuki in their band, First Astronomical Velocity—all while attending college. SoniAni: Super Sonico the Animation follows Sonico as she faces daunting challenges in her search for her place in the world, even when her days are brimming with love and happiness. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 7/10

Finished airing in 2014 with 12 episodes.

My Thoughts: For a while there I was collecting Sonico figures, still have most of them... though a few did break while moving unfortunately. About the anime though? Wasn’t all that amazing. What did you expect though really?

Soul Eater:

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Supernatural, Shounen

Synopsis: Death City is home to the famous Death Weapon Meister Academy, a technical academy headed by the Shinigami—Lord Death himself. Its mission: to raise "Death Scythes" for the Shinigami to wield against the many evils of their fantastical world. These Death Scythes, however, are not made from physical weapons; rather, they are born from human hybrids who have the ability to transform their bodies into Demon Weapons, and only after they have consumed the souls of 99 evil beings and one witch's soul. Soul Eater Evans, a Demon Scythe who only seems to care about what's cool, aims to become a Death Scythe with the help of his straight-laced wielder, or meister, Maka Albarn. The contrasting duo work and study alongside the hot headed Black☆Star and his caring weapon Tsubaki, as well as the Shinigami's own son, Death the Kid, an obsessive-compulsive dual wielder of twin pistols Patty and Liz. Soul Eater follows these students of Shibusen as they take on missions to collect souls and protect the city from the world's threats while working together under the snickering sun to become sounder in mind, body, and soul. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 7.5/10

Finished airing in 2009 with a total of 51 episodes.

My Thoughts: The series that reignited my love of anime once I became an adult! Which reflecting on that now seems a bit odd but whatever! It’s been so long since i’ve last watched it that I can’t say for certain how good the actual series is but i’m positive it will forever hold a special place in my heart! Which is extremely unhelpful to anyone looking for some info to aid in their decision to check this title out. Sorry!

Summer Wars:

Genres: Sci-fi, Comedy, Film

Synopsis: OZ, a virtual world connected to the internet, has become extremely popular worldwide as a spot for people to engage in a large variety of activities, such as playing sports or shopping, through avatars created and customized by the user. OZ also possesses a near impenetrable security due to its strong encryption, ensuring that any personal data transmitted through the networks will be kept safe in order to protect those who use it. Because of its convenient applications, the majority of society has become highly dependent on the simulated reality, even going as far as entrusting the system with bringing back the unmanned asteroid explorer, Arawashi. Kenji Koiso is a 17-year-old math genius and part-time OZ moderator who is invited by his crush Natsuki Shinohara on a summer trip. But unbeknownst to him, this adventure requires him to act as her fiancé. Shortly after arriving at Natsuki's family's estate, which is preparing for her great-grandmother's 90th birthday, he receives a strange, coded message on his cell phone from an unknown sender who challenges him to solve it. Kenji is able to crack the code, but little does he know that his math expertise has just put Earth in great danger. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 10/10

A film released in 2009.

My Thoughts: Interesting style and an enjoyable story. I film worth giving a watch!

Sword Art Online:

Genres: Action, Game, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis: In the year 2022, virtual reality has progressed by leaps and bounds, and a massive online role-playing game called Sword Art Online (SAO) is launched. With the aid of "NerveGear" technology, players can control their avatars within the game using nothing but their own thoughts. Kazuto Kirigaya, nicknamed "Kirito," is among the lucky few enthusiasts who get their hands on the first shipment of the game. He logs in to find himself, with ten-thousand others, in the scenic and elaborate world of Aincrad, one full of fantastic medieval weapons and gruesome monsters. However, in a cruel turn of events, the players soon realize they cannot log out; the game's creator has trapped them in his new world until they complete all one hundred levels of the game. In order to escape Aincrad, Kirito will now have to interact and cooperate with his fellow players. Some are allies, while others are foes, like Asuna Yuuki, who commands the leading group attempting to escape from the ruthless game. To make matters worse, Sword Art Online is not all fun and games: if they die in Aincrad, they die in real life. Kirito must adapt to his new reality, fight for his survival, and hopefully break free from his virtual hell. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 8.5/10

Finished airing in 2012 with a total of 25 episodes.

My Thoughts: Loved this season. I thought it was super freaking cool and unique the first time around... I was also pretty new to anime at this point but whatever, I enjoyed it and I won’t apologize for that.

Sword Art Online II:

Genres: Action, Game, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis: A year after escaping Sword Art Online, Kazuto Kirigaya has been settling back into the real world. However, his peace is short-lived as a new incident occurs in a game called Gun Gale Online, where a player by the name of Death Gun appears to be killing people in the real world by shooting them in-game. Approached by officials to assist in investigating the murders, Kazuto assumes his persona of Kirito once again and logs into Gun Gale Online, intent on stopping the killer. Once inside, Kirito meets Sinon, a highly skilled sniper afflicted by a traumatic past. She is soon dragged in his chase after Death Gun, and together they enter the Bullet of Bullets, a tournament where their target is sure to appear. Uncertain of Death Gun's real powers, Kirito and Sinon race to stop him before he has the chance to claim another life. Not everything goes smoothly, however, as scars from the past impede their progress. In a high-stakes game where the next victim could easily be one of them, Kirito puts his life on the line in the virtual world once more. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

My Rating: 7.5/10

Finished airing in 2014 with a total of 24 episodes.

My Thoughts: And then they lost me, while mostly in the 2nd half. Not as enjoyable as the first season.

#soniani: super sonico the animation #anime #soul eater #summer wars #film #sword art online

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leafslash · 5 years ago

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👄 watanuki, perhaps..

* SEND 👄 + A NAME AND MY MUSE WILL TALK ABOUT THEM ! // @existentialismee

“ When I first met him, I wouldn’t have thought things would end up like they did. It’s strange, isn’t it? When you meet someone for the first time, you never really know what that has in store for you. I don’t know if it’s what you’d call fate – I’ve never believed in it before, but it’s encounters like this that have to make me wonder a little. ” Ashton smiles reflectively, as if fondly recounting the past few months. “ But I get the feeling there’s a reason I met him. I wonder if there’s a word to describe something like that. ”

“ Whatever that reason is, I’m glad. Watanuki is a good person… you can see it most when he looks at other people. ” His hands find one another in his lap, the digits tracing over themselves absently while he continues. Ashton wears an expression of warmth, one that speaks aplenty of his appreciation. “ He’s a good friend who’s shown me and these two a lot of kindness, and we’re grateful to him. Gyoro and Ururun say they really mean it. I’d like him to know that, if I could. ”

“ You know, I’ve been checking on him a lot lately, now that I think about it. Hopefully he doesn’t mind it or anything. Maybe I’m worried, but… it might also be a way to say, ‘thank you.’ … If it reaches him, I think I’ll be happy knowing just that. ”

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themangaguide · 3 years ago

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yourhealthmattersblog · 3 years ago

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A Supernatural Story:

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jacksgreysays · 4 years ago

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I had a truly ridiculous idea--maybe because my brain is still stewing in TUA land but also is simultaneously constantly thinking about Tetsuki Kaiza and Shikako Nara in different universes, but basically...

What if both?

And, first of all, I have never thought about Tetsuki Kaiza ever meeting Shikako Nara which is wild because, as previously said, I am almost constantly thinking about putting them into different universes. They're not inherently mutually exclusive, my brain just never considered putting them in the same timeline. Maybe some part of me was like: hey, two OCs? That's a lot. But then I reconsidered... is it?

Anyway, the fact that it's a TUA crossover which sparked the concept is also wild.

And while originally I said Tetsuki wouldn't be a Hargreeves because she wouldn't add/change anything significant, somehow that no longer applies if Shikako is also a Hargreeves. If they're both Hargreeves, Shikako is Number Nine and Tetsuki is Number Eight. I'll get into that a little bit later, because before then I just want to say:

The mental experiment to have both Tetsuki and Shikako exist simultaneously in the same universe was so illuminating into who they are as characters and how they interact with people who aren't necessarily their friends/family but are definitely allies who share too much to be comfortable but not enough to be close.

The main conflict or, maybe, difference in personality that would lead to their dynamic is that Tetsuki, for all that she is convinced she doesn't mind being alone (she is far more of an introvert than Shikako, but moreover Tetsuki's actually a little bit misanthropic) is bad at independent motivation. Whereas Shikako, who genuinely likes people and is charismatic in her own way, functions far better by herself considering her tendency for paranoia and secret keeping always gets in the way.

Or, more simply, Tetsuki subconsciously defines herself by her relationship to other people. Shikako is most at peace when she stops playing by other people's rules.

Even more simply: Tetsuki is a follower/protector. Shikako is a hermit/innovator.

This reflects in their respective series/recursive fic, too. Tetsuki's narrative doesn't really start until another person is there to bounce off of, whether as a guide, someone to protect, or someone to fight. I could go through her entire list, but instead lets focus in on the one where its most prevalent: Iron Will.

No matter which version I actually run with, Gui's introduction to her is the start. Then she is set up either as a foil to Jet of the Freedom Fighters and/or Azula and her actions are always about supporting or thwarting them while making sure her chosen allies (mostly Gui, and then whichever side she's actually on) are protected. Her solo feral child and/or bounty hunter/assassin training times is nothing narratively. She doesn't grow emotionally from those stretches of time and so they wouldn't be elaborated on.

Whereas, in both Dreaming of Sunshine canon and many a recursive fic, Shikako's emotional growth is an entire, engaging story arc. Her struggling with the practicalities of war versus the philosophies of peace is a story. Her deciding to be a shinobi even though she a) has a should-be-debilitating disability, b) knows the true horrors of what the future holds, and c) has no guarantee that her efforts will be rewarded is literally what makes Dreaming of Sunshine work. Tetsuki is frequently dragooned into a subservient lifestyle or, very quickly, drafts herself into the nearest soldier's role.

Also consider, in this Viridescent and whatever this DoS+xxxHolic inspired thing is, Tetsuki works for Yuuko and then Watanuki when he takes over as an employee and doesn't mind whatsoever. Shikako essentially goes from magic-less to Death's apprentice and the Lady Cosmos, etc (basically the equivalent of Yuuko/Watanuki) out of sheer determination.

All that being said--and with the additional fact that, as far as Tetsuki's rank goes in Konoha she only gets up to tokubetsu jounin (and even that later in her career) while Shikako makes jounin pretty early on--Shikako outranks Tetsuki both in combat terms and administration/leadership. So long as they can establish themselves as allies (most likely through the password/codes, Tetsuki would pretty easily (and happily?) defer to Shikako in terms of decision making. Tetsuki would also pretty easily give a summary of her own capabilities to Shikako so as to most effectively be deployed, whereas Shikako would DEFINITELY hide a significant amount of her abilities from Tetsuki and Tetsuki would be unlikely to see that as unfair.

Now to the TUA crossover (and, again, this is such a wild idea that I would never write it, but its also such a wild idea that if I don't articulate it my brain will not let me rest) under the cut!

Reiterating the idea that the higher the number the more powerful/less tractable the person is, Tetsuki is Number Eight and Shikako is Number Nine. I may very well write some TUA fic eventually so I won't exactly go into the reasoning behind most of the canon numbers, but consider: Ben | Number Six is just an unstable jinchuuriki. Vanya | Number Seven has a wide array of abilities but its all sound based (or, rather, requires access to sound).

Before putting Shikako into the mix, I actually wasn't sure if Tetsuki would be a good Number Eight largely because I wasn't sure if she remembered her past lives. If she doesn't, then in terms of raw power she may actually be less than Vanya. It's her experience/versatile use of her abilities that would make put her ahead in a fight. On top of that, without her memories (or Shikako) Tetsuki would be far more obedient to Reginald which would--if we're going with that more powerful/less tractable scale--make Tetsuki Number Seven and Vanya Number Eight.

But I did not like that. Mostly because changing the canon numbers feels wrong. But also, again, Tetsuki by herself in TUA does nothing for the narrative. It's far less interesting than Lila in Season 2 and that's already a questionable plot point.

With her full memories/experience Tetsuki would be able to take on Vanya in full White Violin mode in a fight. Maybe not win every time, but enough. Yes, Tetsuki wouldn't be able to destroy the moon, but she would be able to take out Vanya before she could build up to that amount of power. The way I think of it is: Vanya can single handedly end a battle. Tetsuki can single handedly stop an army. There is an overlap, yes, but the difference does exist and it is important. (Shikako, in comparison, could easily stop a war.)

Then, with Shikako as Number Nine and a more preferable commander than Reginald, not only does the probability of a Tetsuki victory increase, it also becomes unnecessary. Because, again, for all that Shikako is more efficient on her own, she does genuinely like people and her affection/protectiveness for those she loves does sort of lead her into doing manipulative and/or morally questionable things on their behalf.

Shikako | Number Nine would still be crazy powerful and spitefully never use them in front of Reginald nor as part of The Umbrella Academy, the vigilante team. But she also gets to eat her cake and have it, too, because Tetsuki can, essentially, be her boots on the ground to protect their siblings who are child soldiers/vigilante. And Shikako can help Vanya wean herself off the medication/rumor combo and secretly train her powers behind Reginald's back.

Tetsuki | Number Eight wouldn't think to hide the fact that she has powers from Reginald, but she would be reluctant to share her more subtle/complex abilities from him as she rediscovers them. Eventually, she'll make them available for Shikako's use the more they begin to trust each other more as allies in the hell that is the Hargreeves manor.

Timeline wise, it goes like this:

Same mysterious birth circumstances, purchased/brought to the Hargreeves manor, nothing changed from canon except there are two additional babies.

At around three years of age,

Number Nine is cognizant enough to recognize that Reginald is a terrible man who wants to exploit them for their superpowers. She decides not to use any of hers where he would discover it.

Numbers One through Eight, unfortunately, do.

However, both Numbers Eight and Nine know better than to call the man father or dad. (Number Nine remembers her dad and would never sully the term. Number Eight doesn't hold any particular fondness for the concept, but even less fondness for the obvious predator).

Four through six years of age,

Number Seven's powers, lack of control, and subsequent rumoring/sedating/reprogramming occur as in canon.

Number Eight, understanding that her previous lives' training would help her in this life, uses techniques from Konoha that Number Nine recognizes.

Number Nine suspects Number Eight is from Konoha, but not yet vice versa.

Seven through nine years of age,

Numbers One through Six and Number Eight are trained as The Umbrella Academy, a team of elite child soldiers/vigilante.

Number Nine mitigates the worst of Reginald's abuse as best she can while also sussing out Number Eight as a fellow Konoha shinobi reincarnation and ally/subordinate and also also beginning her campaign for social independence for both herself and Number Seven.

(Violin lessons as per canon for Number Seven, but also piano lessons for Number Nine. Ballet/gymnastics/chess/shogi/etc for both. Academic excellence such that either or both of them can be very young doctors--whether MD or PhD. The more skills they can accumulate in order to bring "glory to the Hargreeves name" despite not being part of the superpowered vigilante team, the more outstanding/famous they'll be, the easier/sooner they'll be able to escape Reginald's sphere of influence. But obviously, Number Nine phrases it in terms of "return on investment" and/or wagers the lessons through games of chess/shogi?)

Ten through thirteen years of age,

Grace offers names to the children. Numbers One through Seven accept (or don't) as per canon. Number Eight asks for time to consider the name offered. Number Nine rejects the one Grace offers and reclaims the name Shikako. Number Eight vaguely recognizes the naming convention as belonging to the Nara clan, but not the individual name.

(Discussions of alternate universes/timelines are brought up in the dark of the night when no one can hear them. The discrepancies are interesting but ultimately insignificant in their present situation. More importantly, Number Eight was a tokubetsu jounin of T&I who specialized in longterm undercover missions. Shikako was a jounin who rebuilt a department from scratch, won a war, and was candidate for Hokage.)

Shikako tells Number Eight to choose her own name. Number Eight becomes known as Tetsuki.

The Umbrella Academy make their debut as the superpowered vigilante team as per canon. Tetsuki gets the codename Thunderbolt.

Number Five does not jump into the future and get stuck in the apocalypse--whether that's because Shikako has helped him with his calculations or because Tetsuki is enough of a challenge during training to keep him from the worst of his arrogance or because Vanya doesn't cause the apocalypse is up in the air. Again, I am not writing this wild idea.

Shikako (and Vanya) Hargreeves accumulate fame and various accolades as early as feasibly possible for human prodigies (for example, the youngest chess grandmaster is 12 years old.) This continues as they get older as well.

Fourteen through seventeen years of age,

Ben does not die. How fucking dare. Tetsuki would never let that happen on her watch. Also, maybe Shikako has done something such that he can more easily control the eldritch horrors.

(Is he literally a jinchuuriki? Does she make a stabilizing seal and also create a mental safe space so he can talk to them without being afraid? I do not know.)

The missions of The Umbrella Academy start to bring more publicity than actually doing good. Diego and Tetsuki push back. Tetsuki is arguably better at pushing back. Following Shikako's lead, she negotiates for skill investment (EMT training? Internship at the local firehouse? It's not quite as splashy as Luther going to space or Allison body guarding/dating teen pop stars, but its still good press, so Reginald allows it)

Shikako (and Vanya) Hargreeves continue to accumulate fame and accolades--possibly to the annoyance of Allison who hasn't yet or is only now just breaking into Hollywood via the Disney Channel Star route as per canon? Or perhaps she has already joined them in their quest for fame and accolades. (Youngest Olympic gold medalist was 13 years old, but age restrictions have made that impossible to match. They make do. Youngest ballerina laureate of the Benois de la Danse was 20 years old, they have time.)

Eighteen years of age,

Hargreeves siblings leave the manor (or don't) as per canon.

Shikako and Vanya no longer need the Hargreeves name or fortune since they have one for themselves. The siblings who need and want help to establish themselves outside said Hargreeves name and fortune are made aware it is available. Some are too prideful to accept.

Luther does not leave and so, despite her hatred of the place, neither does Tetsuki (no member of the Family gets left behind, this is something she learned even before Konoha.) Besides, the first responders of the city actually enjoy working with Thunderbolt who is professional and bothered to learn at their side and whose response to crises isn't just violence (it also doesn't hurt that she's literally fire proof).

Diego enters the police academy as per canon. (Is he kicked out for attitude problems as per canon? Perhaps not. Perhaps he succeeds because while Tetsuki went the EMT/firefighter route, she bullied him into working at the police precinct and getting an understanding for the aftermath of their missions. The sheer amount of paperwork for a bank heist/hostage situation interrupted by superpowered teens must be wild. Out of stubbornness/competition he stuck through it)

Nineteen through twenty three years of age,

the siblings that left grow and learn and heal (slowly, but still.) Maybe, beyond the pall that is Reginald Hargreeves, they feel comfortable enough to drift apart and join the rest of the “ordinary” world. Maybe not.

Luther and Tetsuki--frustrated but determined not to leave him alone under Reginald's thumb--continue to go on missions. Neither get critically injured on a specific mission involving biochemical threats that could have led to Luther being used as an experiment for a particular ape-like serum. But maybe they fail the mission

(Maybe Tetsuki fails the mission in order to save Luther? Tetsuki was once Kakashi's student, too, in a different timeline than the one Shikako came from. Not for long, and not so affectionately, but she learned the same lessons anyway). Maybe Luther gets sent to the moon regardless. Either way, Tetsuki is forced to stay.

Twenty four years of age,

Tetsuki dies (as per her usual canon).

The siblings convene at the Hargreeves manor. They mourn their lost sister.

(Shikako also mourns the loss of her fellow Konoha comrade, the closest connection to home she had for all that they were from different versions of it.)

Klaus cannot see her ghost no matter how hard he tries to conjure her. He is sober.

The siblings disperse once more, life goes on, there is no apocalypse.

[[Alternate twenty four years of age,

Tetsuki nearly dies, unlike her usual canon.

Instead she is recruited by The Temps Commission. She is the most effective member of The Umbrella Academy; far more tractable than Five and less loyal to Reginald Hargreeves than Luther. The others have their strengths and weaknesses, she has considerably more of the former than the latter.

They want to cause the apocalypse. They think she will help them. She takes the job.

(They do not know she was once a tokubetsu jounin of T&I who specialized in longterm undercover missions. They do not know she is loyal to Family above all. They do not know all of her abilities and certainly none of Shikako's.)

Alternate twenty nine years of age,

(Shikako stopped a god from destroying her world when she was a teenager.)

The Temps Commission never stood a chance.

There is no apocalypse.]]

Ask Box Advent Calendar 2020

Not a prompt, I'm afraid! Just wanted to say firstly, thank you so much for all the hard work and beautiful writing you bring to the DOS community; I've been reading your fics and blog for years, and it's very awe striking to me how large and brilliant all the creators are in, and you are one of my favorites. Secondly, I wanted to ask if you have seen the Umbrella Academy on Netflix? I'm already tossing over the idea of Shikako in that universe to myself lol

Thanks, anon! I haven't been as active lately (both in the fandom and writing in general) so it means a lot that the stuff I have done is still being appreciated. This is probably weird to say but I do miss the DoS fandom even though it hasn't exactly gone anywhere--or, I guess it's more like I miss the state of mind I was in when I was more active in the DoS fandom? There was something about it where my creativity and productivity were both just in synch creating a fun sort of feedback loop within itself. Now it's like... the desire is there, but I'm slogging through a swamp to drag the ideas out of me. Don't get me wrong, I do still enjoy it, but man do I miss that DoS self-renaissance from before.

Nonetheless, I'm honored to be counted as one of your favorites, and thank you again for your kind words :D

Re: Umbrella Academy on Netflix, I have seen it and I love it! (Both seasons, since I don't actually know when your ask came in. I think I like season 2 better than season 1, but obviously season 2 would make absolute no sense without season 1 so hooray for both.) And I also have thought about Shikako in that universe. I think with most new universes I encounter my brain automatically tries to put in either Shikako or Tetsuki Kaiza depending on which one fits better or which scenario feel right.

For example, in Boku no Hero Academia, I can't help but feel like Tetsuki would have been age-mates/classmates/friends with Todoroki Touya. It doesn't feel right to have her be the same age as the canon Class 1-A (well, I have a weird idea that kiiinda does that but involves time travel semi-angst so...) Whereas for Shikako, well, I wrote stuff about that. And while I could imagine her as Todoroki Touya's age and it does work, she just fits better the other way.

For Umbrella Academy, Tetsuki Kaiza doesn't really fit. Or, at least, not in a significant way? She has more of a "consultant/outside contractor for The Commission" vibe via the Dimension Witch than anything else. I mean, maaaybe she is one of the strange 43 babies born mysteriously with powers, but even then I don't think she ended up with the Hargreeves.

In contrast, when I think of Shikako in the Umbrella Academy, my brain is immediately like: oh, she's Number Eight.

And, here's the thing, I know within the world the siblings with the lower numbers were perceived to be the better/stronger/favored of Reginald Hargreeves, but like. Obviously not true. I didn't read the comics/graphic novels, so I don't know how accurate this is, but I'm pretty sure the higher the number the more powerful/less tractable the specific person was. And whether Reginald knew that or not is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

So, like, obviously Shikako who is crazy powerful and knows that's all Reginald wants from her and has withstood far better brainwashing/propaganda (and he's not even good at it) would never even show a peep of power. Out of spite. And solidarity with Vanya. But mostly out of spite. And also, considering Shikako's ride or die for her friends and more so for her brother, you know she would be all about mitigating Reginald's truly terrible parenting/training for her new siblings. And I just think there's a lot of space for her within the Hargreeves family relationships (or the dysfunctional lack thereof) for her to make small but significant changes.

[In contrast, Tetsuki would just be throwing more dysfunctional fuel into the fire. Depending on how much she does or doesn't remember, she would probably fall into the might is right trap and use force to establish herself in the Hargreeves hierarchy. Not because she wants to be Number One, but because she mostly knows the best method for survival is through shows of power. It doesn’t really contribute much to the story to have her as a Hargreeves, tbh, which is why if she were in TUA, she’d be elsewhere]

Shikako as Number Eight not using her powers out of solidarity for Vanya (while also simultaneously training Vanya to get her powers under control), commiserating with Ben about the call from the Horrors/Eldritch being from the Other Side (either because her powers are Void based or the experiences of Gelel/Jashin), snarking/collaborating with Five because he needs someone to push back and not just either ignore him/shut him down.

Is she haunted by ghosts from her former life? Could she help Klaus come to terms with death and the dead way earlier than in canon? Would Allison, seeing the sister solidarity of Vanya and Shikako, try to reach out to join them rather than ignoring them? Do Diego and Luther stop caring so much about ranking when its clear that Shikako doesn't and is all the happier for it?

I dunno, anon, it's a fascinating thought exercise.

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completeoveranalysis · 1 year ago

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Excuse me I just want to gush over how gorgeous all this is. The dramatic shot of Lava Lamp with Evil Wolverine and Yuuko’s faces in the background? The two beings who frame either side of this conflict, both reflecting on the decisions made by Lava Lamp and Watanuki, who are technically the same person?

And both want the same thing? To move forward in time?

And how their individual decisions will decide how the entire universe is affected from here?

AND YUUKO’S EVEN MORE DRAMATIC FACE IN THE BACKGROUND OF THE PANEL WITH WATANUKI? SHOWING THE DARKER IMPLICATIONS OF THINGS THAT MIGHT RESULT AS WATANUKI MOVES FORWARD? (And Yuuko’s general fate as a whole)

GORGEOUS. Could not have framed this all better. I’m here for the drama of these two legendary figures talking to themselves in empty rooms for no particular reason, but lining up so perfectly with each other all the same.

WE SURE DO LOVE THE UNPROMPTED DRAMATICS :D

… OH?!

WAIT. EXCUSE ME?

Ok ok ok one thing at a time

It’s still completely hilarious that they’re hiding the faces of Lava Lamp and Watanuki’s parents from us. Just. Completely blatantly. Even though, like, we know that they are A Sakura and A Syaoran. We totally COULD see what they look like and have it not spoil anything (Unless it was, say, an eye colour that would give it away) - BUT NO, THE DRAMA. WE ARE HERE FOR THE DRAMA. You cannot see their faces.

Yuuko has this photo in her store! Meaning she received it as payment? Absolutely love the implications of who would have had this and traded it to her.

And it’s been long enough since I read some xxxHolic that I have forgotten if I knew that Watanuki traded his memories away. DID I KNOW THIS? DID I SOMEHOW FORGET THIS?

OR AM I NOW OFFICIALLY AHEAD OF WHERE I WAS IN xxxHOLiC?

Please hold while I check this. We had just finished the Kohane arc but had only read up to Doumeki and Kohane talking about Watanuki together.

… OK I CAN’T SEE THIS INFORMATION ANYWHERE. IS THIS NEW????

I AM CONSULTING CHARTS! I AM CHECKING CHAPTER NUMBERS!

I HAVE NO FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE CONCURRENT CHAPTERS. I AM ONLY GUESSING NOW.

EITHER WAY.

4. WATANUKI’S MEMORIES APPEARING AS A LITTLE BLACK BOX WITH THE FUZZY PATTERN OF A BUTTERFLY ON IT?

PERFECTION.

And 5. The absolute symmetry of Watanuki and Lava Lamp being one person who became two people, and they're both using wishes to maintain the other? The amount of care and love that goes into reciprocal wishes?? How MUCH of themselves they put on the line to make sure their other half can keep going??

IT'S BEAUTIFUL.

#DID I KNOW WATANUKI'S WISH AND FORGET #OR AM I TRULY JUST ACCIDENTALLY BEHIND #THIS AND MORE REVELATIONS RIGHT AFTER THE BREAK!#The break is just me double checking even more xxxHolic #Liveblogging the reservoir chronicle #Tsubasa #Vol 204 #Lava Lamp Guy #Watanuki #Yuuko Ichihara #Evil Wolverine #And the Mysteriously Hidden Parents #Who are definitely Sakura and Syaoran #But NO you CANT see which ones #Completely unrelated to any and all plot points don’t worry about #DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT

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stringofhearts · 7 years ago

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Hall of Mirrors

Pairing: Onho (Minho x Jinki)

Word Count: 1060

Inspired by xxx-Holic. Watanuki x Doumeki BROTP/OTP <3<3<3

Rating: Fluffiest fluff ever.

“Minho, where are you?!”

“Jinki, stay where you are. I’ll find you.” Jinki turned around, his panic growing. He could hear the echo of Minho’s voice, but didn’t know where the sound was coming from.

Their evening was not supposed to go this way.

They had been on a date at the carnival when they walked into the Hall of Mirrors, holding hands and smiling. They laughed, pointing at their reflections in the funny mirrors.

“Jinki, look!” Minho yelled as the mirror made his reflection all long and squiggly.

Jinki looked over.

“That’s kinda how you really look.” Jinki teased.

Minho swatted Jinki’s arm and then pulled Jinki into a soft kiss, his hands on his back, pulling him in close. Jinki’s surprise left his lips pliant against Minho’s, his eyes fluttered closed.

“Minho, what are you doing?” Jinki said, opening his eyes as Minho’s face pulled away. A look of panic flashed across Jinki’s face and he turned around to look behind them, sighing when he saw no one was there.

“Kissing you.” Minho said matter-of-factly with a grin. He grabbed Jinki’s hand and lead them further down the corridor.

A man appeared from behind two mirrors, his face covered with a top hat.

Minho and Jinki gasped from the sudden shock of running into another person. They hadn’t seen a single other person since they entered an hour ago.

Jinki clutched Minho’s arm tightly, pulling him back, but Minho’s feet were planted and he only moved back slightly.

The man tipped a purple top hat with black lace detail back, exposing his face. The man's face is made up to look like a skull, thick white costume paint covering his skin, black make-up rimming his eyes, black lines drawn all the way up his cheeks to made up the skull’s teeth.

“What do we have here? Lovers, perhaps?” The man drawled, his make-up cracking to show his real mouth.

“Uhh…” Jinki started slowly, turning red, shuffling his feet.

Minho simply nodded.

The man looked at Jinki slowly and then addressed them both.

“How sweet. I am the proprietor of the Hall of Mirrors. I am pleased to meet you.”

“We’re pleased to meet you.” Jinki and Minho said automatically, polite to a fault.

“The mirrors here are not what they seem.” The man turned a round medallion on the edge of the mirror like a dial and tapped the mirror. Instead of a reflection, it showed a beach, the moon hanging in the sky, lighting the white sand and water below. The man reached just next to Minho, Jinki’s grip tightened, and did the same to the other mirror. There were bright lights and billboards high into the sky, sounds of taxi’s honking and people, it was Times Square. “These are teleportation portals. They can take you wherever you want. But be careful, only your heart can lead the way.”

On a whim, they decided to go through a mirror. Minho went first, taking a step into the mirror when the building shook and Minho fell forward, Jinki and Minho’s hands separated.

Jinki rushed forward after Minho, but when he landed, Minho wasn’t there.

They were stuck now, playing a never-ending game of chase within the mirrors for the last three hours.

No matter what they did, Jinki and Minho were never in the same place at the same time, seeming to just miss each other.

“Minho, where are you?!”

“Jinki, stay where you are. I’ll find you.” Jinki turned around, his panic growing. He could hear the echo of Minho’s voice, but didn’t know where the sound was coming from.

They would find each other in the mirrors, look at each other’s reflections, but they couldn’t reach each other.

“Minho!”

“Jinki, I’m here.”

Jinki reached his hand out, but the mirror is cold and hard.

“How do I reach you?”

Jinki started to cry. The image of the mirror shimmered and Minho disappeared. Jinki started to cry harder.

Where they going to be stuck here forever?

Would he ever find Minho?

On the other side of the mirror, Minho slammed his hand against the mirror as Jinki disappeared. He scowled. He hated seeing Jinki cry.

Jinki was tired and he was frustrated. He wished they had never come to this place, staying in their dorm far from others instead.

Jinki then remembered what the man said. He stopped crying. He looked at the mirror again and he took a deep breath.

Will it work?

“Show me my heart.”

The mirror shimmered and it was a portal. Jinki just knew that this was different than the last time. He pushed himself through the mirror.

Minho saw a flash of light as a mirror in the corner of the room crackled. The light was warm and it felt like sunshine. He didn’t know why or how, but he felt like he could trust it. Minho walked towards the light.

“Jinki!”

Jinki walked out of a mirror and Minho crushed him into a bear hug immediately. They were back in the Hall of Mirrors. Minho let go and touched Jinki all over, checking his body over for any injuries.

“Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”

“I'm okay. Are you okay?”

“I'm better now that I found you.” Minho said, the relief evident on his face. “Let's get out of here.” Minho grabbed Jinki’s arm, leading him past the mirrors.

“Yea, let's go.” Jinki took one last lingering look at the mirrors over his shoulder as Minho lead them outside.

Jinki and Minho can be heard talking in the distance as they walked outside and down the stairs.

“How did we get out of there?”

“I asked to see you.”

“I did that too! But it didn’t work.”

Their voices begin to fade as they move farther away from the building.

“I... asked to see my heart.”

“Really?... I’m your heart?”

The man in the top hat leaned against the wall and smiled.

“Good for them.”

Jinki and Minho had figured out the solution and realized what they meant to each other. Other people spent much more time figuring out the same and some never did.

The door chimed as another couple entered the Hall of Mirrors.

“Ah, new customers.”

The man broke out in a slight smile as he walked down the hall, whistling, as he disappeared into the darkness.

#onho #jinki #onew #minho #aww dubu went outside yesterday hooray #i wrote a thing

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zacekova · 8 years ago

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Unloveable

Currently in the process of reposting all my old fics that no longer show up in searches since tumblr doesn't let anyone find any posts with outside links anymore.

Fandom: xxxHolic Pairing: Doumeki Shizuka x Watanuki Kimihiro

Inspired by the writing prompt: "name three unloveable things you quite like." Watanuki is sometimes not a lovable person

AO3

Volume Watanuki was loud. So loud, in fact, that it was a rare day that Shizuka ended it without having to stick a finger in his ear to drown out the shrieking. Watanuki seemed to be under the impression that no one, Doumeki especially, would actually understand his feelings unless they were given at decibels too numerous to count and accompanied by a dramatic flailing of limbs in a manner that would have been embarrassing for anyone else if caught moving so bizarrely. Shizuka was honestly surprised that no fellow students or neighbors, or even passing strangers on the streets, had never complained about the caterwauling, the pair only ever receiving odd looks and a handful of glares on rare occasions.

Shizuka’s home had always been rather quiet, it being the home to temple keepers. His grandfather had always been calm and soft-spoken, gentle in manner and in the tone of his voice. His father had inherited that trait, his deep baritone rumbling softly through the air and traveling clearly through the meandering halls and paper screens, audible whole rooms away but never obtrusive. The older Doumeki had found a sweet, cheerful woman to be his bride, a kind and caring woman who presented a sharp contrast to his own dry wit and teasing jokes. Shizuka had inherited the quiet awareness of the feelings of others from his mother, but not her ready smiles and giggles, not her expressive face or words. Shizuka took after his father, bland expression, sarcastic humor, low rumble and all. His home had been warm and loving and so very quiet in a welcoming and calming way.

Maybe that was why Shizuka had found Watanuki so fascinating. The energetic boy reacted so dramatically and enthusiastically to everything, whether events evoked irritation or excitement, that he could not help but to be drawn toward someone so expressive, despite the excessively high volume at which Watanuki chose to convey his thoughts and feelings. Watanuki had strong opinions about just about everything and had no reservations about proclaiming them to everyone within earshot and even those outside what would be considered within the realm of possibility. If nothing else, Shizuka found him refreshing, a spark of energy and something different from the peaceful and reserved nature of Japan; Watanuki was unique at the very least and something very special at best, if those words could even begin to describe the boy accurately. Watanuki was loud and it was annoying more often than not, but sometimes Shizuka watched him shout and dance around and admired him for his brazenness with a smile in his heart, if not on his face.

Complaining If dictionaries had pictures, Shizuka was sure there would be one of Watanuki, his brow furrowed and his mouth opened wide with a protest half-formed, right next to the word “Complaining.” It was like an endless river that stretched on beyond site of the horizon, a wildly rushing torrent that crashed and swirled about, loudly drowning out the voices of anyone on its banks. Watanuki could be irritated by the smallest of infractions, infuriated and baffled in equal measures by the expressionless and sarcastic wall Doumeki presented and he never ceased in his whining about those flaws and mistakes.

Yuuko never seemed to mind, allowing the boy to insult her on a regular basis, making snide remarks about the state of the shop’s cleanliness, her drinking habits, the way she allowed Mokono and the girls to get away with anything, her bluntness with customers, the way she never answered questions directly, the list went on and on. Shizuka could not even begin to keep up with the problems Watanuki had with Yuuko, his workplace, or the inhabitants of the shop but apparently, despite his willingness to continue going there every day, he never failed to find something wrong with how they lived their lives and more than once he found himself having to tamp down on the urge to slap him or scold him for his rudeness to his employer.

It was not just Yuuko and Shizuka, either, but almost everyone and everything he came across, Watanuki found some character flaw in. Shizuka did not think Watanuki even realized how much he complained, though, it just came out of him. He supposed it was some sort of response the boy had developed from having been taught so well by his father. Watanuki had mentioned once or twice how it was his father who had instructed him on everything from cleaning to cooking to budgeting, how his mysterious and deceased parents had taught the boy from the moment he could understand their words how to take care of himself and to do it well and after so many years of experience and practice it was only to be expected that Watanuki excelled at household chores and responsibility in general. In a way, his complaining was a reflection of his great maturity, gained through the loss of his beloved parents and years spent on his own, however badly expressed that maturity may have been.

Watanuki was a perfectionist – he had been trained to do things properly and he followed through on those expectations his parents had placed on him and held everyone else to that high standard. Shizuka would never admit it out loud, but it was actually kind of nice to have someone hold him in high enough regard that it was simply expected that he would behave better or have healthier habits than he did. The other boy seemed to genuinely believe that everyone could be as energetic, responsible, and neat and organized as he was and remained oblivious to the fact that his scolding and complaining was never going to teach anyone because they simply could not be as put together as Watanuki was. So when he started once again with an angry monologue about this or that being stupid and everyone being ungrateful, Shizuka just took another sip of his sake and asked for tamagoyaki for dinner.

Selfless Shizuka could have made a fortune if he had received even a hundred yen for every time he had needed to step into the line of fire, so to speak, and pull Watanuki’s idiotic butt out of some other life-risking situation. The moron seemed oblivious to the fact that there was almost always another solution or option to the problems they found themselves in, almost always another method they could use to finish Yuuko’s missions for them in a way that would allow them both to come out unscathed, but the boy seemed to make it his own mission to come as close to death as possible at every turn.

Watanuki was not suicidal; it was, in fact, the exact opposite of that. Watanuki wanted to live desperately, wanted to keep going so that he could help as many people as possible, even if he spent the whole time grumbling about the inconvenience of it all. The problem was that in his line of work, or rather in Yuuko’s line of work, helping people usually involved extremely dangerous situations and characters and the worst of them always seemed to want a stab, often literally, at the shopkeeper’s young assistant. Even if they were not after Watanuki himself, the spirits or mystical creatures always seemed to have a vendetta against the shop’s customers and Watanuki seemed to be under the impression that it was his responsibility to protect them all and any damage to his own person was apparently irrelevant. He walked into one life-threatening situation after another, his stupidly blue eyes ignoring the danger around him that even Shizuka could see, even before the two of them shared an eye.

Sometimes Shizuka hated everyone – Yuuko, Kunogi, the Ame-warashi, and all the spirits – all for putting Watanuki in danger so often, even if it was usually unintentional. Over and over again Shizuka had to remind himself that these people all cared about Watanuki in their own way and none of them ever wanted the boy to get hurt, even if it sometimes seemed they were not smart enough to keep it from happening. Over and over again Shizuka did what he could to protect the idiot from danger and take the worst of the blows when that was not possible, but no matter how many times he shook his head briefly and darted forward to drag the idiot away from another monster or spirit, no matter how many times he watched Watanuki bear the abuse from another tormentor of a customer, he could never forget the soft smile the boy had when someone’s wish was granted. Shizuka lived for the moments when Watanuki bled and hurt in the place of another with fire in his eyes and a determined set to his mouth. Shizuka hated that Watanuki always found some reason to put another’s wellbeing before his own, but the way it always seemed to make the idiot so happy when another person stayed safe made it worthwhile.

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dainarps · 5 years ago

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The thought of being left alone again with only Doumeki as tolerable company didn’t really bother Kurogane. He was curious, though, about who this person was walking beside him. This fake servant and his fake employer. They were both telling lies and hiding something, but not in such a way that they felt the need to hide their personalities or feelings. Yuui was relatively open, aside from details concerning himself. He was kind and sure of himself, and had a penchant for helping others. That, he could tell, was real. Why else would he have become a cultivator?

“I’m sure Doumeki’ll welcome you back with open arms,” he said. Kurogane didn’t want this to end in a week, though — not anymore. He hadn’t cared at first, but now his brain was kicked into high gear. Maybe he should talk to Doumeki about what he knew. At least a little bit. He didn’t want to break Yuui’s confidence, but if there were some kind of criminals among them, or even refugees, Doumeki would likely want to hear them out and possibly even offer them safe haven.

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“Eh, ah...I suppose you’re right,” Watanuki said, awkwardly glancing away. He and Fay hadn’t been very good at this act from the beginning. They were too comfortable with each other, too likely to slip simply because they were in each other’s presence.

Something was off in Doumeki’s voice as he spoke, too. Did he know they were lying? Was he angry?

He had to know he was lying, at the very least.

Watanuki was starting to feel guilty and ashamed of himself and his behavior. He wanted to come out with it already. He wanted Doumeki to know and just put his fate in his hands. It wasn’t fair to either of them, and as they walked forward he felt less like they’d just had a...pretty nice day together, and more like they were victims of intense torture.

They approached the summit not long after the conversation ended — the path was windy, but fairly straightforward. They watched a couple leave the summit and take a separate path downward, leaving them in the clearing alone. From the summit they could see the surrounding mountain range, the sun setting over a lake splashed with reflections of autumn trees. Before them was an ancient stone pole, decorated with hundreds of red strings. Some were old and faded while others were bright and colorful — strings from today.

The last knot on their string came undone and they were left holding it in their palms.

“I’ll talk to him,” he said. “To Yuui.”

Selfish. He hadn’t learned anything. Even after all this time he was still selfish, wanting to stay here to spend more time with Doumeki while Fay was already suffering for his sake.

Fay wouldn’t leave his side, he knew that, but he couldn’t make him stay. He was stuck between two people he cared about — selfishness and selflessness.

He would have to choose, but no matter what, someone would end up suffering, whether it was Fay or Doumeki.

“Shall we?” Watanuki asked, holding up his end of the string.

An AU inside an AU

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settana · 8 years ago

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Doumeki’s Lust in xxxHOLIC Rou Adayume (Selfish Dream)

Cages wanting to trap him, hands wanting to grab him, mouths trying to devour him, shadows wanting to possess him… Dreams are a reflection of innermost desires of your mind.

Yes, we know Haruka.

I’ve recently re-watched xxxHolic Rou Adayume (literally translated as xxxHolic Cage: Selfish Dream) and noticed how I felt more disturbed during Doumeki’s nightmare scene than the first time I watched it. At first, I thought it had been Watanuki trying to run from danger but that didn’t fit why he looked quite disturbed when talking to Haruka afterwards. Also, why was the OAD titled ‘Selfish Dream’? That could only mean Doumeki’s dream was selfish. But Doumeki and selfishness don’t go together, right?

For me, the initial talk Haruka gave about selfish human hearts and the nightmare scene revealed the whole picture: Doumeki lusted after Watanuki but he knew his desires were selfish since acting upon them would be detrimental to Watanuki’s future. So, the later had to enter his nightmare and free himself from Doumeki’s selfish desires.

Allow me to explain why I believe it was ‘lust’.

At the start of the OAD, Haruka (out of the blue) says the following:

“Human hearts are selfish. They prioritize what they want over everything; even reason”. We can be sure Haruka told this to Shizuka when he was little and at the start of the dream he remembers how his grandparent often told him things he didn’t understand because of his immaturity.

It would be safe to deduct that Haruka knew about his grandson’s fate encountering Watanuki and how it would affect him. I won’t go into details about the scenes with Watanuki but rather what he desired.

Doumeki and Watanuki (despite their fighting) are close and they do care for each other but it appeared as if Doumeki wanted more. However, if he were to have a relationship with Watanuki, he would die and Watanuki would remain alone. He knows Watanuki needs not only a human companion but also his spiritual energy and having descendants would solve the problem.

This moment in xxxHolic Shunmuki was so precious because we can see both Doumeki and Kohane worried for Watanuki and promising themselves that they won’t let him be alone:

So, problem solved. Doumeki can still see Watanuki at the shop, hang out with him, tease him, eat his delicious cooking, and so on, and he will bring descendants that will take care of his friend. Doumeki knows what needs to be done and how to do it, so everything should be alright.

Except that it isn’t because that’s not what he wants.

The dream ends with Yuuko telling Doumeki not to hesitate. Then, we can see the following:

- A black viscous liquid flowing down

Tears? Maybe I might be looking too much into it, but that could be a subconscious and metaphorical representation of sad, bitter tears. Maybe Doumeki was suppressing his tears.

- The black liquid forming a cage

It wants to trap something…

- The buildings breaking down

Doumeki’s walls are breaking down, his inner self is breaking down, the barrier he built up to hold himself is breaking down. Doumeki himself is breaking down. Note that before this scene, we see the black liquid on tree trunks, which represent a person’s stability.

- The remnants of the broken building trying to trap down Watanuki

He wants him for himself.

- Two moons aggressively joining together

This was subtle but disturbing when you see that after joining a window is broken. Joining together… something breaking…Something dripping out of where it broke… Do I need to be explicit here?

- A timid hand suddenly turning ferocious trying to grab him

This is where things stopped being so subtle. It appears as a strong desire to touch him. Which is disturbing considered what happened above.

- A wall trying to trap Watanuki and a hand grabbing him

Once again, the desire to possess and touch him. This hand is more straightforward than the first one. After being grabbed, he is observed by two red eyes. Red is the color of lust, so it is possible that he is been seen with that desire.

- Another hand trying to grab him

This is the third attempt. This time, this hand is much more aggressive.

- A mouth trying to devour him

We’ve seen hands, now a mouth with fiery teeth. In foreplay, touching and kissing are essential parts, so now that we’ve seen desire to touch, we can see sexual desires linked with the mouth. I won’t go into many details since I want to keep it PG13. Also, the sharp teeth and the fact that he swallowed Watanuki can be seen as possessiveness as well.

- A mouth and deformed hands trying to grab him

Doumeki’s entire him wanting to possess Watanuki.

- The color ‘black’ through the entire dream

You don’t need to go through a spiritual school to know that black represents the opposite of purity when talking about energy. I am not going to tell you that sexual desire is bad, hence, it is black, since it is an essential part of human nature. However, Doumeki’s desire was shown as black, the most dangerous color of all.

This is because Doumeki has a pure aura and tries to do whatever is the right thing to do. We’ve seen how selfless he is through the entire series. We know that if he were to feel something for someone, he would like his beloved to be safe even if he himself is unhappy.

Remember this?

Doumeki chose to “kill” her because Watanuki would be safe, even if Doumeki himself would be unhappy since Watanuki would hate him.

This is the kind of person Doumeki is: noble and purer in heart than most human beings but still not a saint.

So, we knew during xxxHolic that Doumeki cared about Watanuki but what we didn’t expect was for him to have other desires. He knows he must get rid of them, because acting upon his desires would be selfish and would make Watanuki unsafe.

So now what Haruka said at the start of the OAD makes more sense:

So, it is not about Doumeki feeling regret of loving Watanuki and having to hold that feeling due to marriage. You can marry but love another person and be close to them, and we know that Doumeki and Watanuki are close as they spend a lot of time together. Or, Doumeki could love Watanuki as his closest friend. But this is not the case.

In Horitsuba Gakuen Drama CD 4, Doumeki grabs Watanuki’s chest under his shirt and claims that it was subconscious, while Kurogane wonders if it is ok to broadcast such a scene. Even if it is another universe, we are talking about the same Doumeki. And while that scene might have been played for laughs, it is still a weird “joke” to do for someone as Doumeki.

This is why I believe the love Doumeki wants is the one belonging to a couple, which involves intimacy in both body and soul. Once married, Doumeki knows that he won’t have that kind of relationship as he must respect marriage vows and is his duty to keep Watanuki safe regardless of his own happiness. After all, he has given so much to keep Watanuki safe. His life revolves around him.

He knows his human heart is selfish, he knows his desires are wrong, so this is why they are painted in black and shown as vicious spirits. When Watanuki frees himself, he is finally able to move on with his duty, probably the one that was destined for him since birth that Haruka wanted to make sure his grandson properly fulfilled: keep Watanuki safe.

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itsclowreedsfault · 8 years ago

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WHAT IS YOUR ARCHETYPE?

from here. repost, don’t reblog! tagged by: @lunaticraccoon (thanks, dear!) tagging: @yukination, @tartan-llama, @hittintheroad

your archetype is the master.

(disclaimer: the master archetype is not a reflection of what a horrible person you are. ie: jyn erso and mary talbot are both extremely intelligent and driven people because they use their traits for good--although mary's character can be quite ambiguous in the earlier seasons)

traits: determined, obsessive, powerful, charismatic, confident, rash, challenging

the master is most commonly used to symbolize the antagonist, or the upper hand. while they aren't inherently the bad guys, their determination and ability to plan ahead can be twisted into something akin to evil. while that is a strong possibility in literature, their charisma and confidence can be utilized to create a strong idea and even an idea for the good side. many masters were the catalysts of revolutions, sparking hope and motivation. masters are extremely rash in their decisions, no matter how meticulous their planning may be. they tend to follow their instincts, and it's a good thing that they're so quick on their feet, otherwise, many of the challenges they face might have become uglier than expected.

fictional characters that are masters: tom riddle, jyn erso, thetis, mary talbot, irene adler, moriarty, tyrion lannister, cersei lannister, the joker

other personality types that go with this: alexander hamilton

I was tagged by @cutiebobo, @akumanonezumi and @kyorich (thanks my lovelies! :3)

Rules: Tell us your one favourite character from ten different fandoms and tag around 10 people

I already did this once so I’ll list different characters this time!

1. Natsume (Natsume Yuujinchou) 2. Watanuki (xxxHolic) 3. Laito (Diabolik Lovers) 4. Ukyo (Amnesia) 5. Yue (Cardcaptor Sakura) 6. Hitachiin Twins (OHSHC yes i know that’s two people don’t try to make me decide please) 7. Zan (SenMei) 8. Mikazuki Munechika (Touken Ranbu) 9. Natsuki (UtaPri) 10. Mutsumi Asuma (Watashi Ga Motete Dousunda)

#tag

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yourhealthmattersblog · 6 years ago

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A Supernatural Story

City of Dead Sorcerer manga is a wonderful supernatural story of Watanuki Kimihiro, a young teen with his unique capability to see spirits as well as his family makes them desire. Oneday, when working from the normal tones, he enters a mystical looking structure, merely to uncover that the spirits have actually vanished, which the structure is inhabited with a "witch"- Yuuko Ichihara- who have the ability to provide needs. Watanuki requires to be left from the challenging spirits, however on Yuuko's store- work that's like no different, should operate in return. Promptly Watanuki sees herself comprehending extra worrying added measurements, the abnormal globe, as well as stumbles upon two personalities from the varied galaxy: Syaoran and also Sakura ...

In an essential short: City of Dead Sorcerer manga isn't your common work-of-the-generator manga. Stunning in polished narration and it is comprehensive art work, this actually is manga at the very best of HOLD. You start with a number of "events" that Yuuko reveals something and narrates touching regarding the human race as well as human personality after which gradually diving right into the tricks as well as need for being of Watanuki, it includes advancement and excellent character degree. The sections move easily, without you in fact noticing it heading to a different in one celebration. It's slow-moving in the beginning, nevertheless in a wonderful method, because screen and also it supplies area for that personalities to in fact develop their colors. Inevitably, itis crossovers with Tsubasa Reservoir Stories, it's cousin manga, lead in to the manga to a key target around 100 sections. Yuukois exciting charm, omnipotent and also hot personality with vibrant "apprentice" Watanuki is just a pleasurable connection. Likewise offering is just a little tiny actors, in addition to a little key cast, that allows the manga to concentrate solely on these personalities with therapy as well as respect, as opposed to going with half-hearted efforts to secure a large cast. A good thing regarding City of Dead Sorcerer manga is the reality that it's offered for individuals that such as believed provoking manga that handles to appear as well as natural. It's that top quality that enables it to maintain a feeling of comprehensibility and also readiness which draws in the target market in, while being very easy in piece to obtain an excellent component of the background.

Heading onto details, however, possibly the most superb aspect about that sequence, is based on personalities and also its stability. About 1/3 of the manga commits itself to stories, each shutting having specifying or a specific idea, which may or not whilst the audience may prefer to notice possibly as positive. It's listed below where we obtain a chockfull of wit- from desire to have food and Watanukiis high sensations to Yuukois excellent plan. It's listed below that amazingly, we acquire the most quantity of character growth. Watanuki slowly alters from the routine, spastic teen to some curious, boosted and a lot more extreme man. Yuuko himself changes- nevertheless a lot more silently, so that as Watanuki starts to understand herself better, as a result do the individuals around him, as well as a result Iron Ladies is genuinely more of the personality-based, reflective tale than its sibling, TRC, that will be a whole lot more piece-based.

An additional 2/3 of the manga enter into crossovers making use of the extra series, which in means is sad, considering that to be able to completely recognize whatis going on, you are likely to unquestionably require to study TRC or have an excellent understanding of whatis taking place. That's amongst the very best flaws one which has set a number of removed from studying it, concerning that manga, however I would like to say it today- don't allow it reach you. Must you prefer to study TRC - which includes a substantial extensive as well as difficult item - then that is completely good, nevertheless the simplest way to understand these celebrations would certainly be to merely analyze some usual details regarding TRC (information that can be acquired by checking out WIkipedia, ought to you prefer). It is additionally for this interval that the impressive change in tone happens- a very daring relocation, as well as in fact, why is this manga remarkable within the place. a wit is started like by City of Dead Sorcerer manga, however quits having a much deeper setting. It is below once we recognize that in most issues, not just requires, just like is a gain for anything where the character development of Watanuki really takes care of, there's likewise a cost. Pleasure remains in accordance with everyone, and also what could be one individualis joy might be another's catastrophe. City of Dead Sorcerer manga examines admirably and also these styles, giving extremely the practical (however nevertheless having a confident advantage to it) options.

Not simply that, however finally, City of Dead Sorcerer manga is wonderful at giving the characters and atmosphere living. No character appears completely smooth as well as each number differs within their own approach while some additional enhancement could have been consisted of, & most especially, the organizations in between your numbers are incredible. Each link as Yuuko said himself, and also develops the level of smoothness in a completely distinct method - it are these connections that certainly, make us human, and also us need to want. It's a good manga for any individual who like anime manga. I highly recommend it! Check out also this related topic: https://greatlightnovels.wordpress.com/2019/05/31/b0h2s2a3dviag7jn4q8jyn1559300748/

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