#ah gan

[chengfagshi]

Thinking about Link Click x Ringing Fate crossover. Cheng Xiaoshi with Again and Lu Guang with Three. They're kinda similar. (Also watch Ringing Fate. You can watch it completely free on Youtube. And Link Click and Ringing Fate share same director)

[ringingfates]

wip

[landofanimes]

Akatsuki no Yona Musical (2024)

Author Mizuho Kusanagi's illustration in honor of yonamyu! (notice Yona and Hak were double cast)

[bragganhyl]

sometimes i'm reminded that Rug*n beegeethree exists and just ugh

[dilebe06]

My Top Female Characters of 2023

[nei-ning]

Throwing some Gan Ning & Lu Xun videos here too so that I won't drown you all with Blue Lock posts :'D Again same scene with same characters, just changing their places (this in second video).

I can't how Gan Ning goes all "Hoo?" while looking from them corner of his eye, tilting his head a bit! WHY YOU HAVE TO LOOK, SOUND AND MOVE LIKE THAT!? That just is so... so... AAAAHH! My heart! And Lu Xun, he just keeps reminding me of Kuroko! <3 Such a sweet boy!

[pevrcival]

sonríe, es un tanto deprimente quizá, terminar con aquel pensamiento tan fatalista, sin embargo también pareciese qué solución no existe en ninguna de las otras respuestas, qué no hay manera de qué soluciones lleguen con la facilidad con la que a veces cree qué debería de llegar en un momento cómo aquel y simplemente suspira, danto otra calada al cigarrillo antes de encoger los hombros de a pocos. ' supongo qué protegernos a todos nosotros de lo qué pasó esa noche. ' encoge los hombros, relame los labios y decirlo en voz alta suena extremadamente absurdo, sabe bien qué no merecen aquella cortesía, qué no hay manera de qué puedan seguir justificándose por más tiempo. ríe sin ganas, el humo se entremezcla con aliento. ' no creo qué podamos decir en este punto qué somos mejores personas. ' confiesa finalmente, encoge de a poco los hombros. ' pero tampoco sabemos qué es lo que pasa en realidad. ' pausa, masca labio inferior. ' no del todo. '

"para este punto estoy convencida de que es una tortura." no entiende cuál otra explicación hay. todo lo que ha sucedido desde la primera vez que volvieron a pisar dover se ha sentido como una serie de eventos que han sido cuidadosamente planeados para jugar con ellos. suelta un suspiro pesado y toma la cigarrera cuando él la ofrece, no tarda en sacar uno de los cigarros y llevar el mismo a sus labios para encenderlo. "¿cuál se supone que es el bien mayor?" inquiere con cierta incredulidad. da una calada a su cigarro, es como si necesitara los segundos extra para procesar la pregunta que le está haciendo. "no lo sé, percy— me gusta pensar que somos mejores personas, pero..." hace una pausa y lo observa por unos segundos antes de continuar hablando. "¿realmente lo somos? siempre nos excusamos de todo porque estamos protegiendo a los que queremos. ¿hasta que punto deja de ser eso una razón válida?"

[serpentface]

WARDI TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

emense [ɛmɛnse] (eh-mehn-say)

Has meaning close to 'beloved' or 'darling'. "Ya emense" (meaning 'my beloved'/'my darling') is often contracted "y'mense".

bubuch [bubuk] (boo-bookh)

Somewhat of a nonsense word, basically ‘big-big’. Tends to either be used for small children or flirtatiously between adults (kind in between 'baby' and 'big boy' in functionality, though without gendered implications of the latter). Sometimes instead used as a form of intense condescension.

ya mache mes [ja mɑke mes] (yah mah-kay mace)

Functionally means "my other face", using the figurative word for face describing a concept of fundamental nature rather than anatomy. Very intense term of endearment, expresses the recipient as a core part of one's identity. Kind of equivalent to 'my other half' but not exclusively romantic.

ya tsitsima [ja ͡tsi͡tsimə] (yah tsee-tsee-muh)

Means "my blood". This term is used more broadly to denote familial relations, and is more of a term of endearment when used outside of actual biological relationship (calling your sister 'my blood' is just an intense way of saying 'my [relative]', calling a non-relative 'my blood' is VERY pointedly affectionate).

ya ungande [ja ungɑnde] (yah oon-gahn-day)

Often contracted to y'ungande, dead literally means "my liver" as in the organ. Ungande alone is also used as a food-based term of endearment, similar to 'honey' except instead with delicious organ meat.

anuje [ɑnudʒe] (ah-noo-jay)

Food based term of endearment, referring to a tree sap that is the most commonly used form of sweetener. Functionally identical to 'honey' in usage.

anu tlansekoma [ɑnu tlɑnsekoʊmə] (ah-noo tlahn-say-koh-muh)

This one actually means 'honey' (dead literally 'bee sweet'). Less common than 'anuje' as a term of endearment due to general cultural preference for anuje as a sweetener and the relative rarity of beekeeping.

inyagit [injəgit] (een-yah-geet)

Diminutive form of 'sun'. 'Ya inya' (my sun) occurs as well, but is less common.

y'mit agai [j'mit ɑgaɪ] (yuh-meet ah-gai)

Contraction of 'ya amit agai', 'my blue moon'. This specification is more common than a general 'my moon(s)' and is fairly loaded, given this particular moon is the site of the afterlife for the most honored dead. The phrase both suggests a sort of celestial beauty and a sense of being honored and finding rest in the recipient. This is a VERY intense and almost exclusively romantic term of endearment.

coutomara [koʊtoʊmɑrə] (koh-to-mahr-uh)

Means 'handsome' or 'beautiful', implies masculine attractiveness. (Dead literally closer to 'strong face'/'strong featured').

jaimara [dʒaɪmɑrə] (jaim-mahr-uh)

Means 'pretty' or 'beautiful', implies feminine attractiveness (dead literally close to 'beautiful face'/'beautifully featured').

katsuy [kɑtsui] [kaht-soo'ee]

Sexually charged description of physical attractiveness, basically calling someone 'sexy'.

ya katsuymen [ja kɑtsuimɛn] (yah koht-soo'ee-mehn)

Related and also sexually charged, close in meaning to 'my desire'.

at akmatse yachouy [ɑt ɑkmɑtse jɑtʃɔɪ] (aht ahk-mat-say yah-choi )

Sexually explicit term of endearment. The dead literal translation is "one who makes me flower". The word "flower" here is not as euphemistic in context and is rather the nicest sounding possible way to say "makes me cum (HARD)". Not considered vulgar, rather cloyingly romantic if anything.

gan(ne) ama [gɑn(e) ɑmə] (gah(-nay) ahm-uh)

Means 'bull'. When used affectionately, implies masculine strength. Usually used in conjunction with an adjective (ie 'handsome bull') or more teasingly gannit ama (little/baby bull))

jaimeti [dʒaɪmɛti] (jai-meh-tee)

Means 'gazelle' (the name for the animal itself is close in meaning to 'beautiful horn'), heavily associated with grace and beauty. Also tends to be used with adjectives ('lovely gazelle' 'handsome gazelle' etc) or with a diminutive.

ansiba [ɑnsibɑ] (ahn-see-bah) or ansibit [ɑnsibit] (ahn-see-beet)

Means 'duck' and 'duckling' respectively, specifically refers to the animal and implies cuteness. Ansibit is a very common term of endearment for children.

"Wannaukoma such datse anmo" [wɑnaʊkoʊmə suk dɑtse ɑnmoʊ] (wahn-now-koh-muh sookh daht-say ahn-moh)

Means 'an ant could swallow you', implies cuteness (ie the recipient is so small and tiny an Ant could devour them whole). Usually used on children, occasionally used on adult women (in a way that feels intensely patronizing to many). 'Datse' (you) may be replaced by the recipients surname or honorific in the rare case that someone would dare calling someone this without being on first name basis with them.

wannaukomit [wɑnaʊkoʊmit] (wahn-now-koh-meet)

Means 'little ant', a term of endearment that borders on insulting even to babies.

OTHER:

-it [it] (eet)

This is a diminutive modifier, which can be added to a name or other word/term of endearment to denote affection (can also be condescending). It lacks internal meaning in everyday use and is closer to the English -y or -ie (billy johnny rosie susie puppy kitty ducky etc).

hippe [hipɛ] (heep-peh) (some dialects drop the h sound entirely)

Means 'small' or 'little', can be spoken with other words/names as an affectionate diminutive.

Other epithets-

Various epithets used in the language are not exclusively used as terms of endearment, but can be contextually. Most commonly, this will be the -machen epithet of the recipients zodiac birthsign (particularly those considered auspicious). Someone with the lion birthsign could be respectfully and/or affectionately called 'odomachen', or VERY affectionately called 'ya odo' ('my lion'). There's also a good variety of poetic epithets that have worked their way into common language as affectionate compliments/descriptors- ie ganatoche (dead literally 'cow-eye', more prettily 'ox-eyed') is a complimentary descriptor for brown eyes, anaemaitsa (dead literally 'river-haired', more prettily 'flowing-haired') compliments wavy hair.

Given name basis-

In Wardi culture, full names are spoken with the family name preceding the given name. When respectfully speaking to a stranger, peer, or authority figure, you refer to them by their family name, title, and/or an honorific. Being on an accepted given name basis with someone is generally indicative of closeness and affection.

datse [dɑtse] (dah-tsay)

This is the word for "you". Similarly to the use of a given name, actually referring to someone as 'you' (rather than a surname, title, or honorific in place of the pronoun) expresses familiarity and intimacy.

[2-dsimp]

I NEED my baby ganja....let me hug him and kiss him on the forehead and water him ever so gently

pampering aside, would ganja find it funny if darling started saying shit like "i feel so purple today....sigh..." or "i feel a little minty hehe". what if we just said colors ganja was never taught, and we don't tell him what the colors mean? i'd love to mess with the goober

The Plantweed would simply stare at you with his many eyes. He’d mimic a puppy, tilting his head the weed leaves sprouting from loss of comprehension.

“Purple? Minty?��

He’d croak, from within his plot of soil in the pot. The weed monster would hunch over his Keeper. His twisted body of vines slithering around you like a pit of snakes. His maw opened wide enough to swallow you whole, the greenish hue of what you assumed to be his drool. Began dotting upon your face, you got nervous.

Wondering if you accidentally volunteered to be his luncheon in plant code. From having to crane your neck to look upwards at his imposing figure. Until his bark-like appendages gripped at your shoulders. While he was… retching like a cat trying to get a furball out of its gullet.

��Ah, crap, Gan! Ganja wait I take it back I was just doing something called joking! It’s when—“

Your words got interrupted having a face full of mint splattered against your form.

Leaning back Ganja nodded with approval as he then closed his maw. And sprouted some purple weeds from his shrubbery body. As if to present them to you like a peacock showing of his feathers. With a small crooked smile, he swayed from side to side within his little pot. So sure that he cracked the code of your cryptic words. And gave his Keeper what they asked for mint and purple.

[l0v3tast3]

SOMETHING LIKE A DEATH KISS | KEEGAN RUSS

keegan saves you from certain death in an active warzone. after some time of being stuck in the same safehouse, he helps you let down your guard.

✎ tags: mdni! nsft, fem!reader, keegan's kinda icky in this, he calls you "kid" among other pet names, unprotected s3x, dirty talk, this is pure smut, loss of virginity

✎ word count: 1.7k words (not proofread)

✎ author's note: this has been sitting in my drafts for quite a bit lol i don't think it's my best work but i wanted to write something for keegan cuz edits of him took over my fyp for awhile (///￣ ￣///)

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"don't run."

keegan's impressed with you. just a few hours ago, you were so twitchy, eyes flitting every which way and muscles endlessly tensed. the gunfire he'd saved you from had you on constant high alert for days in the safehouse you were both holed up in.

now, you couldn't care less about your surroundings. not when he's sinking his cock into you centimeter by centimeter. the stretch stings, your body and your instincts clashing in wanting to buck your hips into his and wanting to squirm further up the bed. the hour that keegan spent working his tongue against your clit still wasn't enough, apparently.

"c'mon kid, you can take it," he breathes, right into your neck before he sinks his teeth in.

keegan's canines make you whimper and turn your head away, but it helps to distract you from the burning. you really didn't think his dick would fit in you- he told you not to worry about that.

your hands being pinned against the spring mattress is disguised as sweet as he intertwines his coarse fingers with yours. you know he's holding you down with that and his own weight over you to keep you from getting away. he knows you won't even try it, but he's just making sure.

"almost there, princess- doin' so good." more and more gravel grates in his voice the deeper he presses into you, while your voice gets whinier in a way he wants to hear so much more of.

your grip on his hands gets tighter when you realize that his dick isn't all the way in yet. you already feel so full, like your organs are being pushed to the sidelines to make more room for him. tears prick the corners of your eyes from the overwhelming feeling and keegan's lips spread into a bit of a grin when he sees them.

his hands were already getting harsh by the time you told him you'd never had sex. the hold he had on you had just gotten tighter, he'd kissed you rougher and promised that he would take such good care of you.

and he is, keegan would like to think, even when he pushes the last couple inches in much faster than the rest- he just can't help it when your little pussy is wrapping around him so tight and your breath is getting so shaky.

"ah-! kee-gan! haa- please-" you hiccup, brain matter practically melting out of your ears. the plea is a mix of wanting him to stay still and to start moving- you can't think well enough to figure out which option would overstimulate you more.

"aww- hah, see baby? told ya it would all fit- see, it's all here-" keegan's hand pulls yours down between your legs folded over his shoulders to press it down against your lower stomach. a cry pushes off of your tongue at the multiplied pressure. "fuck, gonna have to take you home with me, kid- this cunt was made for me."

the thought of keegan lifting your hips up and pressing his cock into you whenever he wants makes the little air you managed to get leave you lungs quick. if it means you get to feel this lava crawling through your veins again, you'd sit on his lap during the flight back home.

"yeah? hah, you want that? want me to take you with me? sweet girl- don't know what you're in for," he laughs. keegan's starting to creep his hips back, dragging his dick out of you until only the tip remained before he pushes back in a little bit faster.

"plea- mm, please- keegan, slo-w-" it's all you can do to choke out the bare minimum of your sentence when he's picking up the pace.

"what, you want me to slow down?" his patronizing tone is barely hidden. "you were doin' so well, where'd that go?"

keegan doesn't slow down but he stays at the same pace. there's some relief when he lets his hand up from your belly- he lets you regain control of the one hand and you use it to dig your nails into his forearm. you feel him cup the side of your face and he leans down until you're nose-to-nose. he looks smug.

"startin' to like it now, hm? y'just gotta listen to me, princess- i know just how to take care of you."

you know he's berating you for being nervous, but he is starting to become something you'll get addicted to. every time he bullies his cock back into you makes you believe him, believe that he knows what's best.

it's a losing battle trying to respond to him coherently. instead of wasting the little energy your body held onto, you tighten your legs around his waist and mash your lips against his. keegan groans into the sloppy kiss, hand moving to the back of your head to press you further into him.

he would swear that it's unintentional but his hips start smacking against yours, the sound evidence enough of how wet he'd made you. the hand still pinned against the bed is released in favor of grabbing your plush thigh. your knee is brought close to your face and you nearly wail.

"see? hah, what did i tell you?"

keegan's sighed words go straight over your head- he doesn't like that. he snakes his hand around and it grips your jaw, making your hazy eyes move to his.

sweat makes his face shine and his lips are cherry red; keegan's mussed hair and heavy gaze help to make him look almost as wrecked as you are. he leans over you until you can see the satisfaction of control in his eyes.

"what did i tell you?" he repeats. it's slower, demanding- enough to make you open your mouth against his hand.

as soon as you try to make a sound other than garbled moans and whines, keegan slams his hips into yours and keeps them there. the head of his cock grinds into your cervix and you choke on your air, nails drawing blood in his arms, eyes rolling back into your emptied head.

you feel the hand on your jaw jostle you a bit while he whispers patronizing sympathy, "hey, hey, stay with me kid," and "you can take me, princess, bein' such a good girl."

he keeps grinding deep into you, pressing your leg further into your chest- all your whimpers and strained pleas makes keegan's ego visibly inflate. it's something he knows he's already addicted to.

a spit out "fuck" leaves his mouth before he leans back up and effortlessly flips you over before you can even whine. it's no problem for keegan that you're body feels like it's made of jelly; you hips are hoisted up to meet his as he kneels behind you, already pushing his cock back into you.

it feels so different, like he's in your lungs now, your throat and your head. every bit of him invading every bit of you. you barely feel his hand drifting up your spine, until he reaches the back of your neck and pushes the side of your face into the mattress. when you strain your neck you can see his smile.

you cum in the span of the next few minutes, body shaking and back arching while keegan fucks you hard enough to push you up the mattress. he's groaning, muttering out more praises, how tight you are around him, how pretty you look like this, how he'll never get tired of this.

keegan slows down as the white-hot pleasure cools off inside of you. collapsing fully into the mattress, he huffs a laugh and pulls away, smacking your ass before he sits beside you against the headboard.

muscles slowly relax while you lay content- that is until about ten seconds later when keegan easily hoists you up onto his lap. once he has you situated, he lifts you up to line up the head of his cock again. he leans in close until his lips are brushing against yours. every time you try to close the tiny gap, he pulls his head back.

"ah-! you di- mmh- you didn't-?" you stutter as he pulls you down with one hand, the other wrapping around your back to press your chests together. fog still covered your brain, slow to clear; you're surprised when his stamina supersedes what you generally heard about men in the past.

he leans his head back as your hips meet again, a deep moan pulled from his chest. "shit, kid- so fuckin' tight still-" he grits out, already thrusting up into you. a whiny yelp escapes your lips before you're hanging onto his shoulders as he bounces you up and down, meeting you halfway every time.

sparks crackle in your stomach, your nerves still overly sensitive, and before you can even recover from the last orgasm you're about to cum again. he ignores your half-spoken question in favor of watching your tits bounce and groaning filthy words.

the last straw that breaks the flood in you is when he leans you back against his bent knees to fuck into you harder. you lose awareness of everything except him. keegan's keeping you grounded with his hands on you while he makes you feel so weightless, helpless against the pleasure he causes.

a growled "fuck-" is the only warning you get before keegan pulls you tight against him and buries his cock into you to grind into your cervix again. his hips stutter and his body goes taut while he chokes out moans in your ear. weak whimpers still come out of you every little bit, only serving to make his nails dig into your soft skin harder.

"fuck..." he repeats, a calm sigh this time. he lifts his head from your shoulder and takes your face in his hands. "fuck, baby, you're comin' home with me."

keegan kisses you and you kiss him back in agreement.

(ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･ﾟ likes, comments n reblogs are always appreciated!!

[ringingfates]

happy belated valentines day from a dumbass and her evil helmet

[landofanimes]

Akatsuki no Yona Musical 

Girls News photos | Tokyo, July 2024

Yona and Hak are double cast. The dress rehearsal, open for press pictures, featured Aya Akane as Yona and Keisuke Kaminaga as Hak.

[multi-fandoms-posts]

Uninvited Guest

Just Wade ist Wade, i don't need to say more

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It’s a quiet afternoon in a small bar on the edge of town. Logan sits, as usual, at the counter, a half-empty beer in hand, when the door flies open with a loud bang. And of course, it’s Wade, barging in—loud, chaotic, and impossible to miss.

“Lo-gan!” Wade shouts with exaggerated emphasis as he storms into the bar. “My favorite mutant! How’s it going in love paradise?”

Logan rolls his eyes. “What do you want, Wade? I really don’t have the patience for your nonsense today.”

Wade ignores him and sits down right next to him, far too close for Logan’s liking. “Oh, nothing much, my best friend and role model! I just heard that you’ve got… how should I put it… someone special.” Wade grins widely and nudges Logan with his elbow.

Logan takes a sip of beer and says nothing.

“Oh, come on!” Wade continues. “I mean, Y/N? Really? So, she’s the one? I never thought the big, bad Wolverine would find a woman who could—what’s the saying?—‘tame’ him.”

Logan growls softly, glaring at Wade. “That’s none of your business, Wade.”

“Oh, but it is!” Wade counters, making an overly dramatic face. “You have no idea how much this touches my heart. The indestructible Logan… has a heart! And seriously—how gentle are you with her? Do you, like… hold hands?” Wade laughs loudly and claps his hands.

Logan remains silent, but his eyes glint dangerously.

“Or even better!” Wade’s eyes sparkle as he keeps going. “Do you give her little forehead kisses? Don’t tell me you’re the type to whisper ‘I love you’ before going to bed.” Wade rolls his eyes theatrically and makes a kissing gesture in the air. “Mwah, goodnight, bunny.”

Logan’s fist tightens around the beer glass, but he holds himself back.

“Oh, oh, oh!” Wade suddenly exclaims, as if something amazing just occurred to him. “You buy her flowers, don’t you? Come on, Logan, are you the type who buys roses with little notes? ‘For the most beautiful woman in the world’ or some romantic crap like that?”

“Wade,” Logan growls, “if you keep this up, I’m going to break every bone in your body.”

Wade’s grin only grows wider. “Yesss, that’s the Logan I know! But come on, you can’t fool me. You turn into a real teddy bear around her, don’t you? I mean, everyone sees it. You’re different when she’s around. You’ve probably even started talking in that deep, soft voice. Something like: ‘Y/N, darling, what do you want for dinner tonight? I’ll cook whatever you like!’” Wade tries to mimic Logan’s deep voice, laughing so loudly that the other patrons glance their way.

Logan releases the glass and turns to Wade. “I swear, Wade, if you say one more word, you’ll be carried out of here.”

“Ah, Logan, just relax!” Wade says cheerfully. “I bet Y/N makes you smile. She makes you soft. So soft that you” Wade pauses dramatically. “use your claws for something other than fighting, huh?”

That was too much. With a furious growl, Logan lunges at Wade, grabbing him by the collar as his claws snap out of his hands with a loud *snikt*. Wade raises his hands, but his grin remains unshaken.

“Whoa, hey! Easy, tiger. I’m just saying… do you use the claws in bed? Like… you know, for special moments? Maybe Y/N likes a little scratching? Or…” Wade looks curiously at the sharp claws. “…do you use them to tear the sheets when things get hot?”

Logan’s eyes blaze with fury, and he holds his claws dangerously close to Wade’s face. “One more word, Wade. Just one more, and I’ll make sure you’re sipping meals through a straw for weeks.”

Wade swallows, but his smile doesn’t waver. Logan lets him go and sits back down.

But Wade continues. “And when you’re home, you probably cook her a romantic dinner, huh? Play soft music, light candles, and then…” Wade pauses, giving Logan an exaggeratedly serious look. “Do you sing together? Tell me, Logan, what do you sing? *‘I Will Always Love You’*?”

Logan grabs Wade by the collar again, pulling him so close that their noses nearly touch. “One more word, Wade. Just one.”

Wade grins. “So you don’t like that? Okay, okay! I’ll stop. But come on! Deep down, you know I’m right. Y/N has changed you. You’re a whole different person now. Almost… human.”

Logan abruptly lets go of Wade. “You have no idea, Wade. No idea what Y/N means to me. So stop making your dumb jokes before I do something we’ll both regret.”

Wade sits back up and rubs his neck. “Wow, so protective. Romantic, Logan. Really romantic. But seriously aren’t you at least going to introduce me to her?”

“Never,” Logan says flatly. “As long as I’m breathing, you won’t get anywhere near her.”

Wade shrugs and stands up. “Alright, alright. But if you ever need couples therapy or some tips on how to keep a relationship exciting, you know where to find me.”

Logan rolls his eyes, sits back down, and reaches for his beer. “Get out, Wade.”

“Already on my way,” Wade says cheerfully, heading for the door. “But don’t forget, Logan: The next step is probably moving in together, right? Oh, or getting married! Wolverine in a suit—I’d love to see that!”

Wade looks back over his shoulder and calls out, “See you soon, lover boy!”

The door closes, and Logan shakes his head. “What did I ever do to deserve someone like him in my life?”

But deep down, he knows that, as annoying as Wade is, he doesn’t really mean any harm. Still, Wade will never meet Y/N. Not in a million years.

[studiorat]

Shade of My Enemy, Fever, page 89

In which light shines through the cracked places…

Ah this page was such a pleasure to render, I hope you all enjoy it also. I really did try to channel the emotion of the moment into the lines, as this is a pivotal moment for them. Even as he yields to desire Gan is holding back his True Feelings, trying desperately to redirect into older Patterns to guard his heart, and of course Zelda has no other context to understand his sardonic tone… ugh they are such disasters, I adore them.

Thursday posting has resumed at long last. Volume 3 is clipping along in production rather more slowly than it used to, but it is going at all, which is a small victory in itself. Note that the story will always be free to read online, whether a new page on Patreon or backlog here on tumblr, and the collected pages in order and by volume are available to all members (even free level) on Patreon.

Thank you for reading!

[sudoki-sara1]

Chapter 16: The Show Must Go On/More Than Friend Less Than Lovers

Previous

Ruby had finally made up her mind. Despite her father and sister's wishes she'll be going to Haven in Mistral to work towards becoming a huntress. Luckily she was able to get in touch with Jaune and two members of his old team. She opened the door to find the three waiting for her.

Ruby: Alright, I'm ready to go.

Ruby slung a backpack over her shoulder to which Jaune quickly took it off her as Ren and Nora sighed.

Jaune: We won't be needing this, Rubes. It'll just slow us down. A sleeping bag is all you'll need.

Jaune took out a sleeping bag from Ruby's backpack before she noticed the two ends of Jaune's Meteor Hammer hanging off of him. While the blunt end, Gan Jiang, looked relatively the same she noticed where the blade, Mo Ye, once was there's now a hook almost resembling a sickle.

Ruby: You uh... you changed your weapon, I see.

Jaune stood and held the sleeping bag under his arm.

Jaune: Huh, oh yeah I did. Figured a hook might come in handy given Anima's rough terrain.

Ruby ran her hand along the hook being careful not to cut herself on the sharp edge.

Ruby: It's... very sharp.

Ren coughed to get the two's attention.

Ren: Ahem, we should get going before it gets dark or we'll miss the Bullhead.

Ruby: Ah, right I almost forgot.

Ruby and Jaune quickly caught up to Ren and Nora. As the four walked Ruby decided to end the awkward silence.

Ruby: So... the Bullhead can only take us to the most southern part of Anima?

Jaune, nodding: Yeah, with the CCT down Bullheads are only allowed to travel so far for safety reasons.

Nora groaned as she heard this.

Nora: So that means we have to WALK?

Jaune: I mean... yeah, but I don't mind. Besides it could be nice.

The four shared a few laughs and jokes here and there as they finally arrived at the Bullhead departing to Anima. Jaune took a deep breath as he steeled himself for the long ride.

/ / /

Jaune almost thew up a few times and as they landed Ren and Nora had to help him off the Bullhead.

Ruby: Maybe we should check into a nearby Inn.

Ruby took a look around the port town.

Jaune: Yeah... maybe we should.

Jaune gagged, making sure to take deep breaths. Ren sighed as he and Nora dragged Jaune to a nearby bench.

Ren: Well if we do we'll have to make some lien afterwards since we only have enough to stay one night.

Ruby blinked as she processed this new found information.

Ruby: Wait what? Y-You guys brought barely any money?

Nora patted Jaune's back as he slowly came back to his senses.

Nora: Ren and I are orphans. Jaune says he grew up on the "outskirts" so I doubt he has any money.

Ruby: Great... so now we're all homeless. I'm sure we can find at least ONE cheap inn around here.

As the three looked around Jaune finally came back to life.

Jaune: A map... we need a map of Anima and... a compass.

Ren nodded before crossing his arms.

Ren: Jaune's right. If we're going to spend money we should make sure we can at least navigate this place first.

As much as they all wanted to be able to sleep with a roof over their head they couldn't dismiss the importance of navigation. Ruby turned around preparing to walk away.

Ruby: I'll... look for a map store.

A few hours passed and Ruby had finally returned, a rolled up map in one hand a compass in the other.

Ruby: Alright... so that was most of our budget. I guess we're sleeping in the woods.

Jaune sighed, getting up from the bench.

Jaune: Yeah, at least we still have a few hours of daylight to set up a fire and eat. Lead the way, Rubes.

Ruby opened the map and led the three out of the town.

Ruby: This is not how I expected our journey to start off.

Ren: I suggest you get used to it.

/ / /

The sun began to set as the four were barely outside of the town. Nora grew frustated with the walking.

Nora: How did you get us lost in the town!?

Ruby: I'm sorry, I didn't know the map was upside down!

Jaune face palmed before walking off the trail.

Jaune: Whatever, this is as good a place as any to set up camp.

Ruby pouted as she watched Jaune go off to collect fire wood.

Ruby: I miss Vale.

/ / /

The four sat around a fire as four fish were set over it, slowly cooking.

Ren, noticing only three sleeping bags: Hey Jaune... where are you sleeping?

Jaune, mumbling: I forgot a sleeping bag.

Nora, tilting her head: You... forgot... a sleeping bag?

Jaune: Yeah, I forgot a sleeping bag and I couldn't find logs big enough to make a tent.

Ruby, sighing: I suppose I could let you sleep in mine. It should be big enough anyways.

Jaune took the four fishes off the fire and handed one to everyone.

Jaune: No, it's fine... I don't need that much sleep anyways.

Ruby pouted as she ate her fish.

Ruby: Well I inisist.

Ren bit into his fish slightly disappointed by the lack of flavor.

Ren: Someone has to keep watch though. I hear Anima has a nasty Grimm casualty rate.

Ruby sighed as she finished her fish.

Ruby: Fine... just don't hesitate to sleep if you get tired.

As soon as the four finished their fish Ren, Nora, and Ruby went to sleep in their sleeping bag. Meanwhile Jaune decided to get some training in as he kept watch.

/ / /

Late into the night Ruby awoke to the rhythmic thud of something banging against a tree followed by the sound of wood being sliced. She blinked as her eyes adjusted to the darkness. Getting out of her sleeping bag Ruby followed the noises and found Jaune tossing Gan Jiang and Mo Ye at a tree. She couldn't help but notice the wear and tear of the tree along with the marks left by his weapons. More importantly she noticed Jaune's shirtless body, his muscles glistened in the moonlight as sweat dripped down his body. Jaune panted as sweat dripped down his face.

Jaune: Damn it... not good enough. I need to practice on an actual target.

Ruby saw the bruises and scars on his body. The bags under his eyes indicative of his restless nights training.

Ruby: Jaune... why do you push yourself so much?

Jaune sat up against the tree as he panted.

Jaune: I refuse... to be useless.

Jaune hung his head as his began to shut on their own. Ruby slowly approached the blonde and ran her hand across his body. She felt the numerous scars along his body and sighed.

Ruby: Please rest for now. I'll take the next watch.

Ruby sat beside him, she would make sure the boy was safe.

/ / /

The sun rose as Ruby felt a hand on her shoulder. She slowly opened her eyes and yawned as she saw Jaune in front of her.

Ruby: Oh... good morning Jaune.

Jaune: Jeez, did you really sleep out here? I thought I told you I could keep watch.

Ruby blushed a little, remembering the sight she saw.

Ruby: S-Sorry, I was just... worried.

Jaune stood up and put on his jacket.

Jaune: It's fine. Pack up so we can get a move on.

Ruby nodded and ran off to help Ren and Nora pack their things. After Jaune put out what was left of the fire the four were back on the trail. The trek to Mistral would be a long and dangerous journey.

Ruby: So... Jaune, how come you don't talk about your past.

Nora: Ruby! You don't just ask an orphan about their past!

Ruby: I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-

Jaune: I'm not an orphan. My parents are... probably out there. I just... don't have the best relationship with my family, especially my dad.

Ren tilted his head in confusion.

Ren: Huh? Why's that?

Jaune: Well... my family wasn't exactly fond of the idea of me becoming a hunter.

Ruby: Ah... I see, I didn't realize that was the case... but then how are you so good at fighting?

Jaune pondered Ruby's questioned.

Jaune: Well... when I was 12 I... ran away. I managed to find someone willing to train me.

There was a long silence before Jaune continued.

Jaune: I... don't regret my actions. To be free... one must give up something in return. For me... that was my chances at a normal life.

Nora: Is that... really what you believe?

Jaune, nodding: It's what I've always believed. Freedom means something different to everyone... but we all must sacrifice something to achieve it.

Silence engulfed the group as they followed the trail.

/ / /

A few hours passed when the four heard the sound of falling trees. They instinctively followed the sound and found the Geist Grimm possessing some boulders. Ren, Nora, and Ruby looked at Jaune before nodding. Ruby used her semblance to close the distance between her and the Grimm. She attempted to shoot it only to find it ineffective.

Despite the Grimm's size it was quite fast and swatted at Ruby, missing by a hair. Nora and Ren shot at the Grimm and provided cover for Jaune as he hit the Grimm with Gan Jiang.

Jaune: Damn it... Gan Jiang isn't heavy enough to do any damage.

So far the only one doing any damage was nora with her grenade launcher.

Jaune: Nora! Hammer!

Nora grinned as her weapon switched into its hammer form and she gripped the handle. Hitting the ground she was able to launch herself into the air towards the Grimm. She laughed hysterically as she hit the Grimm's "arm" and shattered it.

Jaune: Alright!

As Jaune cheered the Geist simply replace its arm with a nearby tree and swatted Jaune away.

All: Jaune!

Jaune: Gah!

Air escaped the boy's lungs as his back hit a tree. Jaune looked and Mo Ye before looking at his team struggling to fight. An idea had finally crossed his mind.

Jaune: Ren, Nora, Ruby cover me!

The three nodded as the shot at the Grimm. Nora destroyed any of the attacks that almost hit Jaune. As he got close enough he jumped onto the Grimm's "arm" and tightened his grip on Mo Ye. He managed to get the blade under the Grimm's face and grabbed the rope.

Jaune: Now I've got you.

The boy jumped backwards and pulled the rope as hard as he could, ripping the Grimm's "face" off the boulders. Jaune panted as soon as he landed and grabbed Mo Ye's handle.

Jaune: That... took way too long.

Ren: At least we won…

Ren's voice trailed on as everyone caught their breaths. As soon as Jaune was able to walk again he led everyone back on the trail.

/ / /

The group would eventually come across a town.

Ruby: Finally! A town! I need a shower.

Ruby let out a sigh of relief.

Jaune: I'll go ahead and look for a blacksmith. I need to make some upgrades to Gan Jiang.

Jaune walked off deeper into the town as he folded the map and put it away.

Nora: Alright! Ruby and I will look for a bath house.

Nora dragged Ruby along with her and Ren sighed as he followed behind.

After a few minutes the four met back up and the town entrance.

Jaune: Alright, I got a few good recommended blacksmiths. Once I upgrade my weapon we can head back on the road.

Nora: No! We're heading to the bath house. We all need a bath.

Nora complained to which Jaune face palmed.

Jaune: Fine, I'm gonna go get an upgrade first though.

Nora reluctantly followed and so did the other two. As the four enter the weaponsmith they're met with a burly man.

Weapon smith: Ah, hello there. What can I do for you?

Jaune placed Mo Ye and Gan Jiang onto the counter and pointed at the 20 ounce head of Gan Jiang.

Jaune: I need a heavier head for this part of my weapon. It's twenty ounces right now... I want to make it much heavier I'm thinking... a pound and a half (680 grams).

The weapons smith looks at the Meteor Hammer.

Weapon smith: Hm... I suppose I could do that. Do you have the material necessary and the lien?

Jaune placed four ounces worth of steel onto the counter.

Jaune: Is this enough?

Weapon smith: That oughta do it. I'll get this all melted down and prepared for you.

The weaponsmith takes the head of Gan Jiang and the steel off the counter and into the back. The four wait and Ruby decides to break the silence.

Ruby: So... why do you want to make your weapon heavier?

Jaune: ... Back at the forest I could barely do any damage. We'll be coming across more and more dangerous Grimm. If they're all as tough as the one we just faced then... I have to be able hit harder than ever before.

Ren nodded a long as he took in the information.

Ren: But if you can't hit as fast that extra weight becomes useless.

Jaune: I can keep up, don't worry.

The weapon smith came back, carrying a large steel ball.

Weapon smith: Here, I went ahead and smoothed it down for you.

Jaune took the ball and attached it to the rope of his weapon. Before the four could leave Ruby placed Crescent Rose on the counter.

Ruby: I have a request.

Ruby places Pyrrha's armor onto the counter.

Ruby: Melt this armor down and make some engravings into my weapon for it.

The stern look on Ruby's face was one of pain. Someone who had lost something or someone close. The weapon smith nodded and took the armor and Crescent Rose into the back. 

A few hours pass before he returns with Crescent Rose now donning a spiral pattern of gold a rose on both sides near the trigger.

Weapon smith: I hope this satisfies you. You kids stay safe. First time services are on the house.

Jaune and Ruby nod as they follow Ren and Nora out of the shop.

/ / /

Nora, stretching: Jeez, now can we head to the bath house?

Jaune sighs before reluctantly agreeing.

Jaune: Fine, where is this bath house. My body could use the relaxation."

Nora bounced with excitement as she led the group to the bath house.

Jaune's expression appeared agitated as he read the sign outside of the bath house.

Jaune: Mixed... bathing? Couple's discount? Are you serious?

Nora: I am dead serious. You said it yourself, we need to save money wherever we can.

Jaune looked back at Ren and Ruby.

Jaune: And... you two are okay with this?

Ren, shrugging: I don't mind.

Ruby however shifted a little as she blushed.

Ruby: W-Well maybe I'm having a few second thoughts.

Nora playfully slapped Ruby's back.

Nora: Nonsense! You're the one who said we should go here!

Ruby: I-I guess...

Ruby pouted as Nora began to push the three into the bath house where they're greeted by a young woman at the counter.

???: Welcome! I hope you four enjoy your bath!

Four: Reese!?

Reese: Eep! Uh... h-hey didn't expect to see any more familiar faces.

Jaune: Why are you working a bath house?

Jaune tried to stall and get out of this situation.

Reese: It's uh... I'm here visiting some old friends. Haven's classes are out at the moment so I thought I'd try to make some extra lien.

Reese shifted as she rubbed the back of her head and chuckled nervously.

Nora: Right, we're just gonna go on in now.

Nora began to push the other three.

Reese: Um... showers are separate... and uh make sure to get the towels.

Nora rolled her eyes before grabbing four towels and handing one to the others.

/ / /

In the locker room Jaune and Ren were undressing, Ren's slim and slender build was in stark contrast with Jaune's more lean build. Whereas Jaune's body was covered in scars Ren's was smooth and unsullied.

Ren: ... How'd you get those scars?

Jaune folded his clothes and placed them in the locker.

Jaune: I don't skimp out when it comes to training.

Ren winced as he imagined what kind of training can do that to a man's body.

Ren: I suppose the look suits you.

Jaune: It wasn't about whether it suited me or not. I had to get stronger if I wanted to survive.

There was a long silence as Ren took in his leader's words. The two entered the shower area, finding it to be unusually empty. Apart from the emptiness the two washed their body before entering the bath.

/ / /

Nora and Ruby entered the locker room. Nora gave Ruby a smug look as they undressed.

Nora: So, you excited?

Ruby's face was absolutely flushed.

Ruby: Sh-Shut up... I'm not... maybe a little.

Nora: Think you'll be able to get a peek?

Ruby was absolutely flustered as she remembered when she saw Jaune shirtless in the forest. With shaky hands she managed to place her clothes in the locker and followed Nora into the shower room.

/ / /

Ren and Jaune entered the bath, a towel wrapped around their waists. At the same time Nora and Ruby entered the bath, their bodies wrapped in a towel. Whereas Ruby's body was small and petite with a narrow waist Nora's was almost the opposite her curves being accentuated by the towel.

Nora: Yoo-hoo, over here!

Nora called out to the two boys as she waved at them. Jaune blushed as he saw the girls. Attempting to hide his embarrassment he sunk into the water as the girls entered the bath with them.

Nora: Looks like we have the place all to ourselves, huh?

Nora moved closer to Ren who was seemingly calm about this entire interaction.

Ruby: W-wow, you uh.. you look good, Jaune.

Ruby made her way closer to Jaune and placed a hand on his arm as he sat up.

Jaune: ... Y-You look nice too, Rubes.

Jaune and Ruby's faces were almost as red as tomatoes. Whether from the heat of the bath or their own emotions the two hormonal teens couldn't help but get closer to each other.

Ruby: You know... Weiss sure has good tastes.

Ruby moved even closer. Were she a little taller her shoulders would be touching Jaune's.

Ruby: You look good with wet hair.

Jaune: Th-Thanks...

He could barely get his words out. Jaune didn't mind Ruby's company far from it. He did however know that he should keep his actions in check. Both him and Ruby were growing teens, their hormones were all over the place. Should he give Ruby the wrong idea who knows what can happen.

Ren and Nora were seated directly across Jaune and Ruby. Unlike the blond and petite though Ren and Nora seemed to be perfectly comfortable being next to each other. It almost looked like they were both asleep.

Jaune: Ruby... don't you think you're kinda too close?

Ruby: ...Jaune I've been told to seize any oppurtunity I can. I... I want to make the most of my travels with you... please.

Jaune's eyes widened in surprise at the girl's confession.

Jaune: W-What are you saying? Ruby I... I don't think that's...

His voice trailed on as the girl started getting closer and bolder with her actions. She placed her hand on his thigh as she inched forward. Their breaths grew heavy as her hand snuck under his towel.

Jaune: Ruby... we shouldn't... we shouldn't do this...

Ruby: Why not...

Ruby's words were heavy, and she showed no signs of backing down. She wanted this, and she knew Jaune was too pent up to even say no to her advances.

Without a second thought Ruby's lips met the boy's. Jaune wrapped his arms around the girl now straddling his lap as she placed her hand on his chest for support. Her lips tasted like strawberries... he loved it. The kiss felt like an eternity, and when their lips separated they both struggled to catch their breath.

Jaune: Ruby... we should stop.

Ruby shook her head as she wrapped her arms around Jaune's neck, and she pulled him in for another kiss. This time the kiss was more intimate. Their tongues began to explore each other's mouth. He placed one hand on the back of Ruby's head and the other on her lower back. Ruby moaned into the kiss as Jaune began to grow bolder. Their lips separated once more to catch their breaths.

Jaune: H-Hold on... maybe we should wait until we're somewhere more private?

Ruby couldn't even speak with how amazed she was at Jaune's performance. She could simply nod as she got off the boy's lap.

/ / /

After waking up Ren and Nora the four left the bath house. While Ren and Nora felt refreshed Jaune and Ruby were... feeling something in their lower body. They were definitely gonna have to continue after later on the road.

As they traveled Nora walked beside Ruby and whispered to her with a smug look.

Nora: You got pretty bold at the bath house. You're lucky Ren was asleep. Perhaps you should invite me next time?

Ruby blushed at Nora's words. There is definitely more for her to look forward to than she thought.

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[legendofmorons]

Modern Hyrule Au non housemates

Artemis

22

Famous singer

Has known Wars forever, childhood friends

Decked Cia :)

Is War's emergency contact

Aurora

24

Hyrule's cousin and Dawn's sister

Was in a coma from 17-22

Half fae

Currently works as a monitor for the sleep study part of the hospital, night shift

Cia

24

Currently in jail for her crimes and has her magic blocked

Time mage

Part of why Aryll dosen’t trust most people...

Dark Link

28

Really hates Time

Runs a motorcycle repair shop and tries to be evil

Has a softspot for Wild

Demon

Dawn

22

Hyrule's cousin / aurora's sister

Half fae

Almost done with school to be a teacher, wants to teach english

Works at the library

Dot

22

Four's friend

She's a jewler and works with Four sometimes

She is in school for enchantment

Dusk

24

Twilight's manager at the horse place

Dating Midna

Is slowly becoming Twi's friend

Fable

22

Legend's twin

Enchants jewelry and other small things at a local shop

In school for masters in potions

G is her shifty ex

Fierce

Literally just a God that took a look at Time and went 'yoink that's my kid now'

The only one fully aware of the blood ties and time travel

Has a fondness for Wild, Wind, and Aryll

Runs a self defense school

First

Sky's dad who has been in a magic come for.... a while

Age? Great question!

He's looking for his son, but thinks his son is a baby

Friends with Fierce

Flora

18

In school to become a history teacher

Comes from a long line of mages but dosen’t care

Best friends with Wild since elementary school

Always getting into some new rabbit hole

Ganon

Technically there's several of them, they're all related and all dark magic users. They run a dark magic shop and are good with hexes and bindings

Ganondorf - 56, saw Lulaby and Time when they were kids and had INSTANT beef :)

Gan - 26, Wars Ganon, has a weird relationship with Cia

Ganon - 38, Wild's Ganon, just really hates Flora's family

G - 21, Legend/ Hyrule's Ganon, theatrically evil

Ghirahim

22

Demon

Hylia's least favorite sword twink

Weirdly obsessed with Sky and Sun...

Works at a bar

Lana

24

Cia's twin

Oracle!

She works at a psychic shop with Midna

Lullaby

29

Time's childhood best friend

Mayor's daughter

Will forever have a fued with Ganon (all if them they KNOW what they did)

Plays flute in the orchestra

Owns and runs a book shop

Absolutely gossips with Time and Malon

Malon

28

Time's Wife

Ranch girl!

Currently handling things with her family ranch but wants to come home.

She has Epona with her

Maybe a little plant magic

Midna

23

Twilight's ex situationship/ bff (lost contact at 18)

Dating Dusk

Getting a degree for necromancy

Works at a psychic shop as a medium

Has a motorcycle

Wants to get back in contact with Twi but dosen’t know how... she just left.

Navi

Ah yes, the cause of Time's mommy issues

Ganondorf curses her to have to stay away until her son gave up on her.

She's a healer that travels everywhere

She's been treating Wild's wounds his whole life and adores her great grandson

Ravio

23

Runs a semi legal shop out of a pop up tent that's on always moving

Legend's Promblem <3

In school for art but drops out later

Shero is always nearby

Halfway lives with Legend (and the boys) and just shares his bed sometimes

Saria

Time's big sister

A fairy of course

She works at a national park and uses her ocarina to help the trees grow

Times emergency contact

Loves to show off Time's baby pictures

Sun

Sky's fiance

Daughter of the dean of the Hylian University of Prestige (HUP!)

Demigoddess (daughter of Hylia)

She's going to school out in Faron for music and healing though

Tutors harp

Works at a local Cafe as a baker

Tetra

15

Wind's best friend

Absolutely menace

Water fae

She's working to become a sailor

She has bitten people

Loves Aryll

Shadow

20

Four's shadow given hylian form (four still has a shadow but it's a WEIRD one now)

Plays bass

Works as at a game store

Plays DnD, always a Rouge does try to seduce BGE