#ahh i wish i could say who cuz this story time ended up sounding so anti climactic

[goldenhypen]

guys i’m so sorry for being mia recently :’> i hope to catch up on everything vv soon. these days have just been pretty hectic and there have also been some personal things going on. this next week is going to be more extremely busy buttt idk i wouldn’t be surprised if my procrastination gets the best of me again and i just come on here instead w more rants :D but yeah i hope to talk to yall soon :>

ooo also fun story time. sorry sjdjdj but i’m just freaking out sm rn. i can’t disclose who or else it’ll give away where i live- dksjkd butttt yall don’t know this about me but i follow lots of influencer couples. and i got to meet one of my favs today 🥹 im crying i cant omg. they’re so sweet and i got to have a nice convo w the girl 🥹 ahhh i cant i actually can’t. im freaking out to everyone ik about this ahhh

[duckletranslations]

Fantasy Fairy Tale Ch 1

Season: Summer

Tsukasa: “...That concludes Knights’ Performance for our princesses.”

Leo: “Thanks once again for coming to see our performance today…..☆”

Arashi: “Ufufu, seeing the intoxicated smiles on your cute faces, you must have fallen for my dancing figure, right?”

“Now, now, won’t you answer, who is the fairest of them all~? [1]

“Yes yes, thank you! So true, it’s indeed me…..♪”

Izumi: “Uh, Naru-kun, you just answered your own question. Your self-flattery’s kinda over the top?”

“‘Cuz the most beautiful person in the world is me, and you’re like, second place at best. Right, Kuma-kun?”

Ritsu: “Ehh~ ‘S not like I’m the magic mirror, don’t ask me~?”

(....?)

(That’s weird, Usually Secchan would read the room and not cut Naru-kun off like this.)

Arashi: “Ara, I hate that. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed much, Izumi-chan? I’m the most beautiful person in the world.”

“Isn’t your narcissism going way too far? You’re just upset because you’re jealous of my beauty, right? How petty.”

Izumi: “Whaaat? Me, jealous of Naru-kun? You’re joking, right?”

Arashi: “Well, whatever you say, I’ll never recognize any other person as the most beautiful over me!”

Ritsu: (What’s going on, Naru-chan’s consistency is gone, she immediately lost her temper against Secchan.)

(The coldness from the two of them has frozen the atmosphere of the scene. The fans have even started exchanging anxious whispers and glances amongst themselves.)

Tsukasa: ….

Ritsu: (whispering) Su-chan, you’ve noticed too right? Let’s just quickly say something so the live ends smoothly.

Tsukasa: Um…. actually, I’m somewhat bewildered right now. Our two senpais arguing over who is the most beautiful person in the world? It’s almost like the famous scene from Snow White.

Ritsu: (Uh, what, my intentions must have flown over Su-chan’s head, he’s completely missed the point?!)

Leo: “Wahaha! I’ve already completely laid down the burden of the ‘Ou-sama’. I just wanna become a wandering minstrel! I’m not gonna be involved in any sort of trial!”

Ritsu: (It seems that Tsukipi has no intention of stopping the fight either. It’ll be hard, but I guess I have to step in and stop the fight.)

“ —”

(Eh? I can’t make a sound right now?)

Izumi: "Hm. As neither Naru-kun nor I can persuade the other, let’s fight with the honor of the knight on the line!"

Arashi: "Good, I feel the same! The princesses who’ll support me—I wish for them to stand behind me!"

Ritsu: (And according to Su-chan’s orders, Nacchan and Secchan drew their swords and led their fans to their respective sides. In the blink of an eye, the entire venue was consumed in a whirlwind of frenziness.)

(...I understand now. It’s a nightmare that can’t exist in reality.)

(Otherwise, I wouldn’t be unable to open my mouth or move, and stand by and watch them fight as if in third person like so.)

(Ahh, it’s so agonizing….. I feel like I won’t be able to breathe)

(Anyone is fine, so please save me, please wake me up—)

???: ……Onii-chan, Ritsu-onii-chan!!

Ritsu: …….Ugh! Hoo, hoo…..!

Hajime: Ritsu-onii-chan, are you okay?

A bit ago your expression looked so agonized that I woke you up thinking you were having a nightmare….

Ritsu: Ah, so that sound was Ha~kun….thank god, I thought I’d never wake up from that sleep.

That was a seriously scary dream. But now all I can remember is that it was vaguely related to Snow White.

Hajime: Snow White….could that be because I read that fairy tale to you right before?

Previously, when Ra*bits read the story of Hansel and Gretel on a radio program, we got good reviews and were asked to appear again….

In order to build up my confidence, I wanted to hear about Ritsu-onii-chan’s feelings this time. But in the end, I accidentally made you have a bad dream. I’m so sorry….!

Ritsu: No no, you didn’t do anything wrong Ha~kun, rather, I just fell asleep without even realizing.

Your voice reading the story is as soft and pleasant to listen to as a lullaby, so I’ll give you 100 points once again ♪

Also I need to give you my thanks. Thank you for returning me to the warm world of reality from that hopeless dream, prince ♪

Hajime: Prince….?

Ritsu: But after waking up, my throat feels dry. I’d like to drink some delicious blood.

Hajime: Ri-Ritsu-onii-chan? Your hand is super cold—

Ritsu: My dear prince, why don’t you help me all the way until the end and allow me to drink your blood? ‘Cause then, I think I’ll be able to come to my senses for sure~♪

Hajime: Uwaa, please don’t do that! So you mean I actually woke up a dangerous vampire?!

If your throat is dry, I’ll brew you a cup of red tea. I can guarantee it’ll taste better than my blood. Ahahaha….

By the way, isn’t Eichi-onii-chan going to take part in a photoshoot for an OJS boy styled magazine? Won’t he have more of a “prince”ly feeling than me? [2]

Ritsu: You mean “Uncle Style” man? Sounds like it suits Ecchan well~♪ [3]

Eichi: Achoo! ….oh, someone’s been gossiping about me?

Hajime: Eichi-onii-chan! You’ve worked hard today~ Quickly, sit down and rest. The tea and sweets have all been prepared ♪

Ritsu: Oh? So Ecchan’s come. I thought for today’s tea party, Ha~kun and I would be able to have a good time together, just the two of us.

Eichi: Haha, this is a place where I can relax for even just a moment, so no matter how busy I am, I must make time for a cup of tea with you guys.

For instance, I just heard Hajime-kun say Eichi-onii-chan is indeed the “prince” of his imagination…. Ahh, even my heart is soothed ♪

Ritsu: Eh~ Is that not you hallucinating? The way I see it, Ecchan is just like an evil villain trying to steal my child.

Now, Ha~kun, run away with the vampire grandfather instead. Let’s escape from the clutches of the evil Emperor ♪

Eichi: Mm, sounds like a fun story. So starting now, after I close my eyes and count to ten, I’ll go catch you guys.

Run around to and fro as much as you’d like, hehehehe….♪

Hajime: Wait, what is this outcome?! Are we playing hide-and-seek?

Ritsu: Shh…. be quiet, Ha~kun.

The game’s already started, so let’s quickly find a safe spot and try not to get caught by the Emperor….♪

The Korean of this famous quote literally translates to “Who is the most beautiful person in the world,” without a separate word for “fair.” So when Arashi and Izumi go back and forth arguing over who is more beautiful, it serves as more of a continuous direct reference in the original Korean. I had Arashi say it only the first time to get the reference in, as it would have been silly to keep using “fair” in place of “beautiful” throughout the conversation.

I believe OJS is an abbreviation of Oujisama, which connotes “Prince Charming” type boy. The term was used in the White Lily gacha story, where Hiiro+some others had to learn the OJS concept to use in a photoshoot.

Ritsu calls Eichi an “ahjussi(KR)/ojisan(JP)” which connotes uncle/middle aged man. The joke is how Ojisan can be abbreviated to OJS, just like Oujisama, so the direct wordplay might be lost in translation.

[knight-queen]

Black Wolves Saga Bloody Nightmare (Common Plot Part 1)

This game covers 200+ memories and but I were to translate them individually, it will take me forever which no way I want lmao. So I decided to make the whole game into parts, specially the common plot. Each parts hopefully ends with a red-splash thing. I know it may sound inconvenient  but I found it as a best option. The main thing I am worried is the selection things because they are so long and I hope God will help me to arrange the whole story smoothly <3

The sky is weeping. Weeping for grieving over the sorrowful event that is going to happen right away.

Large droplets of rain hit the ground. Some approaching sounds of footsteps mixed with such groaning rain could be heard from far away. Gradually, gradually.

The village which is more likely has sank inside the darkness has yet to notice the impending crisis.

???: ーー...It’s raining...brother.

???: ーー...Hmph. What is wrong, Rath? You are scared?

Rath: No, it’s not….It’s not like that...Brother, it’s raining awfully too much.

???: ーー...Raining? You are wrong, these are tears.

Rath: Tears? …...What do you mean?

???: God of the Weblin is crying. He is feeling sorrow for these humans after all.

Rath: Human...human...HUMAN...I hate them.

???: If so then kill them. Paint your heart with those emotions. Wolves do not need any heart inside them.

Looks like they appeared out of nowhere. Unscared of this rain, two human-looking persons were standing in the middle of the village.

One of them is tall figued. Another one is a young man still in the mid-way of becoming an adult.

Those are the eyes of fellows, ash colored beasts, the eyes which were shining like sparkles, like starving for flames and blood.

???: ーMove forward.

He commanded splitting a single word.

*Wolves howling sounds*

*Village was set to fire*

Female Resident 1: Heeeeehhh…!

Howling wolves are screaming as if they are proceeding by tearing through the rain.

As the people are uproaring in panic, the man’s smile inside the rain deepens.

A beautiful smile that one cannot overlook if the situation would allow you.

???: Kukukuh...Devour it all. These human’s blood, flesh andーーeverything.

Female Resident 1: KYAAAAAAAAAAA!! Wolves!? Why, what are they here....!!

Male Resident 1: Just run…!! Hurry and take our kids to….gh, kyaaa!!

???: ーIt’s pointless.

The howl of wolves that vibrates the dark night. Plus their accumulated screams rise one by one, and the echo disappears in an instant.

The sound that could be heard next was the pulling sound of something heavy. Pulling human bodies one after another.

*BG turns to an wolf eating flesh*

The next sound that could be heard was the chewing sounds of the wolves mixed with rain-water. Those wolves were slicing humans as if they were nothing more than baits.

Female resident 1: Kyaaaaayaaaaaaaaaa!! Stopp….ughuh….!!

*Blood splash*

An awkward chewing sound was resounded from all around by getting mixed with raining sound.

At the same time, the scent of blood which was not getting erased even with incessant rain spread around. It stirs up the instincts of the wolves as well.

???: Fufh...it has a very beautiful timbre. Human’s shierkings are the best comfort. I hope you will not mind letting me hear more. 

From the shadows of the wolves’ flock, someone stretched their hand by appealing for help.

Strengthless, yet that person was shivering and struggling like has gotten twitched.

???: Just die, shameless.

*Blood splash*

That person has stopped moving right away.

From human, to object. To alive, to dead. From a mass of protein, to a piece of flesh. 

All left now is the despicable sound of water that wolves are using to satisfy their hungry stomach, but that could be heard inside of darkness.

???: More, fill your stomach more. Eat them all….

The male’s heart gets filled with screams and frustration. Meanwhile, a villager seemed to run away in sight of that man.

That person is a villager. His destination will probably be the stable. His intention for now is to ask his neighbouring villagers to help him out by riding on a fast horse.

Once he manages to get on the horse, then wolves or something like that will be unable to interfere with him.

???: ...Guillan.

He muttered by calling that name.

Guillan: Hiyaaaaaa~! What’s up, Arles? Isn’t it just a waste of time to kill that ugly jackass?

Arles: ーIt is an order.

Guillan: Tch, how boorish. ...Well then I am gonna kill ‘em in boldly, ‘kay? Just watch me will yaaa’ー?

Along with sliced-through-wind sound, silver light breaks through the dark night. Then he immediately scratched off the man’s head who was trying to reach the horse-stable.

Resident 1: Guggh…!!

*blood splash*

Slashed fresh blood. But that immediately got mixed and soaked with rain and soil respectively.

*Shoots*

Guillan: I hit itー! Wooooooh! Oi, they’re seriously tiny sized fish. Guess it’s worth it to get more of ‘em still alive?

The headless villager trumple down to the ground with a thud. Right there was a flock of wolves. Soon enough, they could be seen devouring by chewing him. 

They slurp down the fresh blood as they apart the flesh. Gushed and overflowed red with rain droplets have become one and they both are ending up being mud. 

Guillan: Ahh, that guy is fukin’ ugly. Me the great don’t wanna see him, so gonna mess him up.

*Shoots*

Guillan: Hiyaaa! Cool, cool. Kindly just pass away, ugly humans. 

*Another shoot*

Guillan: Hiyahahahah! Now it becomes easier to eat, yah? Eat ‘em more, ‘cuz they are merely chunks of “meat” anyways, kay?

*Blood splash*

Guillan: Ooh, It’s damn boring for some reason. It’d be better if they would fight back more. Just hunting isn’t fun though?

Arles: ーShut up. It is my order.

Guillan: Oh goodness, I smash ‘em all just as you wished right? You knoooow, wolves sob if you don’t compliment them.

Arles: ...Alright. 

*Arles pats Guillan*

Guillan: Kukukuh...I like that side of yours. Oi, shall I butcher ‘em more?

*gets ready the spin-blade*

The young man called Guillan, at his fingertips, there is the dangerous weapon that reaped out the life of the villager is rotating making a humming sound.

It is a weapon called chakram, a weird weapon where one has to bag fingers into it and hurl at the distant target by being very concentrative. 

Every single part of it’s external is made out of blade, the users will get hurt if they make an error in holding that.

The perfect owner of that weapon, that young man, was really suited to using that.

*Shoots + Blood flash*

Guillan: Arlesーwhat ‘bout attacking a bigger place? As you can see, It’s been a while since this miny village’s gone hollow.

They aren’t even responding a thing. Darning borin’. They are fukin villagers after all. Seriously trash yeah?

More, more and more, let’s do somethin’ more entertainingー?

*Shoots again*

Guillan: Hiyaaa, hiyaaaaaa, hiyaaaaaaaaahーhhh!!! Blooood, blooood, blood-blood-blood-blood, gotta chop off everything wooo!

Although he seems to have lost his mind, at the same time, the Charkram shoot off from his fingertips and hunts the prey by spinning through the rain and wind. 

*Blood splash + stab sound*

Female Resident 1: KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAー!!

His attitude is potent, and his talent is that not only was he able to master a very difficult weapon, he mastered hunting a target very comfortably and easily. That skill of his is very well-known.

Arles: ...Fufh, you are right. We can begin to prey upon a larger city onward. We must make those humans...suffer, more suffer.

Kill more...we must kill them more. We must erase them entirely.

Guillan: Hiyahah! Sounds great...I can’t wait…

Among the wolves as they run, hunt and howl in the rain, those two’s conversations are like talkings between a child and his corresponding guardian.

Right after, Arles starts gazing on the other side.

Arles: ...What is Rath doing?

Guillan: Rath? Oh...you mean that rookie huh. Wasn’t he just hunting the foolish who were simply trynna escape over there. 

He doesn’t seem to like murder thing that much. Don’t really think he is your younger bro.

Arles: ...Rath is still immature. If he abandons his emotions, he should be able to kill humans. 

Guillan: Abandon emotions? He’d feel more at ease if he’d just do fun stuff and stop thinking about troublesome shits.

*Spins his Chakram*

Guillan: Hiyyaaah! ‘Kay then, I’m gonna rampage a lil’ more.

Arles: Do not let even a single one be alive. Kill everyone except wolves, seize the souls of everyone. Everyone.

Guillan: I’m down for itー! Bossー!

The scent of blood, as well as the screams and everything which is happening gets erased in the rain, doesn’t even reach anyone. 

Now this small village has turned into a hunting ground for wolves.

Arles: ...Rath.

Rath: ……

After shifting places with guillan, the young man has shown up as if he gets out from the dark.

Arles: What were you doing?

Rath: ...Nothing particular. I was killing them. Just as you told me.

Arles: Do not worry, Rath. Set on fire after the rain stops.

Rath: ...Yeah. I know, brother.

Arles: We are doing this in order to let it know what happened. We want the foolish subjects of Weblin to realize the existence of us, the wolves.

Take everything away, their houses, lands, and lives so that they cannot even think about coming to these places again.

Rath: ...Big brother, I know.

Arles: If you know then respond. The leader of this flock is me.

Rath: ...Yeah.

Arles: Rath, do not think about the points that much. Listen to your own insects inside you. Sound yourself more like “kill humans!”

Rath: ...I know, brother. I know!!

Arles: Say it, you will kill them.

Rath: I will kill. I will...kill humans.

Arles: Say it once more. It is an order.

Rath: ...Kill, kill, kill...kill. I will kill...kill...kill. I will kill, kill...kill, kill, kill, kill them.

I must kill them.

Arles: Rath, do not hesitate. You are not allowed to forget what they did to us. 

Rath: Kill, kill, kill, kill. Yeah...I will kill them.

Arles: Alright...time to go. Fire up.

A small nod, then the young man disappeared out of sight just like he faded away in the dark. 

Arles: ...Kukukuh.

The male chuckles as he is glaring at this hellish disaster.

Arles: Other races etc, just devour all of them. Wreck them out and get rid of everything.

Look, the God of Weblin. This is the beginning of the wolves’ revenge. If you say our race is cursed, then I dare you to curse more.

Kukukuh, hahahah, HAAHAAHHAHAHAH!

As the bloody-rain continues, the man who stood in the middle of this tragic place was the king of the wolves.

Weblin Kingdom

It is a small kingdom which is lying at a corner of the continent thronged with great powers.

Garibaldi family of the Cat species rules it. Surrounded by abundant and strict atmosphere, Weblin is undoubtedly standing as an solitary island on the continent.

While wearing armor called “Nature which prevents aggression”, this kingdom was flourishing as an independent civilization on the continent.

The one that holds domination power is the species called ‘Cats’.

In this world the species that exist are ー1) ’Cats’

2) Human

3) Wolves

4) And the rare species are ‘Rat’

5) Lion

6) Dog

7) Rabbit

When wolves and humans hand over the top of the Weblin to the Cats, the races living there including the rare ones were being dominated. 

Hundred of years passed after its founding, although there were clan’s barriers in it, Weblin was still a harmonious and splendid country which existed in a beautiful environment.

Exactly like this, until ten years ago. 

As the history progressed, Cats and other races of Weblin were producing a few number of frictions. 

Exploiting takes place right one after another. The relationship between the tribes finally began to be disputed. 

There was a rebellion that occurred ten years ago.

A wolf guard-knight who used to work for the Weblin kingdom had turned the sword towards one of the members of the royal family.

Cats who ruled Weblin, and the one who ruled on their top of that was the royal family Garibaldi.  Treasoning that family was a very heavy sin.

That guard-knight’s residence was disrupted and so after he was driven out from the country. However一the uproar still was not all over.

That uproar was not only between Wolves and Cats but involved in every other race.

一And thereupon, a big plague had assaulted the country.

A brutal death-disease called “Zodiva” 一 so called this disease by human and it was in trend. 

This may dye the sufferer’s skin into black color and may also end up completely spoiling the brain-tissues. And this unknown caused plague will eventually lead the affected individual into madness.

Wherein a rumour takes place which is “Wolves are the reasons behind the origin of this plague.” This rumour got spread across many regions in no time. 

The people of the villages and towns that wolves attacked were feared, that thoroughly-outbroken disease was the wolves’ curse.

And eventually that ‘Zodiva’ name becomes identified as ‘Madness-disease by Wolves.’

In order to sweep away the fear of such people, the Weblin Kingdom Garibaldi VI had announced a certain rule.

一 “Genociding Wolves Law”

“Behead the wolves who are the origin of the nation-wrecking disease.”

Balanced relationships between the clans that had been preserved for 100 years have decisively collapsed after coming this far.

The decree to protect yourself from the wolf species was warranted as a reason to hunt the wolf species behind anyone’s notices.

In the fear of Zodiva, the other clans started wildly joining in wolves-hunting and had decided to exterminate them. 

ーAnd ten years have passed since then.

Due to the dramatic decrease of wolves, the impact of Zodiva has also descended.

However, the wolves killing law that Garibaldi VI had published still continued to function without undo. 

The wolves species began to decrease so much as if it was an endangered species. 

By changing the wolves’ position to be preyed on, the cats became more and more absolute strength owners.

Weblin, unlike the outer places where the plague was not spreaded, is now belonging to cats…

ーIt was an absolute monarchy.

Place: Weblin Kingdom Castle一 Corridor

Auger: …?

Hm, I just heard a voice. As I was walking leisurely in the hallway, I stopped and brought up my ear to listen to something interesting or not.

(Hmmm? What kind of conversation would they possibly have in such a place like this.)

Waiting Maid 1: Hey tell me, did you two heard a rumour about a witch?

Waiting Maid 2: A witch?

Waiting Maid 3: Yeah, rumour about the witch of Charmessen (Beautiful Forest)? 

Waiting Maid 1: Oh yeah exactly. You know, it’s said that there’s a witch in the Charmessen forest.

Waiting Maid 2: Yes, I have heard about it a little. It was about like the witch from the Charmessen forest is cursing the Weblin by wielding a disaster, right? 

Waiting Maid 3: Exactly, as you see the northward village has been raided up and destroyed by the wolves recently.

Waiting Maid 2: Very miserable indeed… After eating and killing the people regardless of their gender and age, they even set the places on fire.

Waiting Maid 1: Yeah, I talked to a member of knighthood who was dispatched later on…

It was not cool to ask him but, he turned pale after saying it wasn’t something that humans could do.

Waiting Maid 3: Even a brave knight has averted his eyes, it means it was a terrible spectacle indeed…

Waiting Maid 1: Same goes for the impact on the wolves, I heard the witch is manipulating the wolves to attack everyone.

Waiting Maid 2: Eeh? But what the witch would possibly achieve by making the wolves attack down. 

Waiting Maid 3: You know, it’s something that I have heard though...because the witch wants to have an eternal life, she will need so many sacrificial victims. 

Waiting Maid 1: Then she is making the wolves hunt the villages or towns to get so many sacrificed people...I am scared now.

Waiting Maid 2: Talking about being scared...recently the Garibaldi Majesty IV keeps getting in weak condition. I am scared of what if something bad happens.

Waiting Maid 1: You’re right. Majesty’s condition just keeps getting frailed lately…

Waiting Maid 3: Raids by wolves, Zodiva, Witch and so many threatening stuff are going on. So I would like the Majesty to hang on there…

Waiting Maid 2: Rather, isn’t it okay to hand over the royal to His Highness Mejojo really quick?

Waiting Maid 1: Hush…! How can you handle it if it goes to others’ ears…!?

Waiting Maid 3: As she said, no matter how number one royal successor Lord Mejojo is, don’t say so confirmly that he is going to be the next heir. 

Expecting Garibaldi VI is going to pass out is something considered as the crime of treason you know?

Waiting Maid 2: ...R- right...kh. I am so sorry for being careless.

The silence that stares around for a while continues. The three of them are more likely to sweat over what they will do if somebody would hear their conversations.

Auger: (Seriously, you ought to be careful since you don’t know if somebody had a chance to hear you or not.)

That’s right. For example, just like this, there was a possibility that the twin brother of the next royal successor prince Mejojo Von Garibaldi has been taking a peek in your conversations. 

(Everyone likes gossiping about rumours afterall~ I also don’t hate it though)

I like it even more if it comes out handy for me.

Waiting Maid 1: That being said...It just pops up in my mind. The disagreements between the Garibaldi Majesty VI and his twin princess came out pretty much a fact.

Waiting Maid 2: Eh? No kidding?

Waiting Maid 3: Oh, I heard about that too. Let me go back umm...it was about Lady Eleanora and Rayrie, yeah?

Waiting Maid 2: Lady Eleanora and Rayrie…? Who are you talking about? Was there anybody with those names?

Waiting Maid 1: Ohh, you have moved here recently. Both Lady Eleanora and Rayrie are Majesty Garibaldi VI’s wives.

Waiting Maid 2: Oh yes, that’s why...I felt like I heard those names before.

But surely both of them had passed away right?

Waiting Maid 1: ...Yeah. It’s been many years since Lady Eleanora and Rayrie had passed away.

Waiting Maid 2: I see. Guess no matter how newcomer I am or other maidens, you are gonna know those names today or tomorrow.

If that is the case then...it means Majesty Garibaldi VI is very sorry.

Waiting Maid 1: Eh? Why’s that?

Waiting Maid 2: Because both of his wives have passed out pretty early, no?

Waiting Maid 1: ………

Waiting Maid 3: ………

Waiting Maid 2: Eh? What’s wrong with the two of you? Did I just...say something weird?

Waiting Maid 3: ...You say something weird or not, Err well...looks like you still don’t know yet, so I shall inform you about that.

Waiting Maid 2: E- eh?

Waiting Maid 1: Talking about Lady Eleanora and Reyrie are prohibited in the interior of the castle.  Even if you split them accidentally, you are gonna be dismissed.

Waiting Maid 2: Di- dismissed…?

Waiting Maid 3: Told you right? Lady Eleanora and Reyrie contents are the main reason for the bad patches between His Majesty and his princes.

Waiting Maid 2: Eeh? What does that mean?

Waiting Maid 1: Well you see…

Auger: (Looks like the time has arrived)

*Footsteps*

Waiting Maid 1: …!

Waiting Maid 2: …!

Waiting Maid 3: …!!

I purposely straightened my neck up and showed up from the place that I have silently been hiding.

The maidens who were blooming like a flower while ridiculously chattering a minute ago, are instantly turning into pale blue.

That’s not surprising either. Because the rumoured person that was being chased by these ladies’ curious minds has presented his appearance.

Auger: Hey there, what three of you were talking about? Would you please let me join too? I love those kinds of conversations.

With an intentional carefree and light voice, I asked if it would be okay to accompany them.

Obvious enough, they turn around their heads side to side with immense vigor. 

Waiting Maid 1: W- we are terribly sorry, your highness Auger...we are taking our leaves…!

Waiting Maid 2: Kindly excuse our silliness…!

Auger: Eeeh, aren’t you going a bit over? I had already heard every single word of what you just talked about. That being said, you also mentioned something like ‘you will get dismissed’, no?

Waiting Maid 1: N- not at all…! No way…! If I had misunderstood something...kh, I- I am begging your forgiveness…

Auger: Nope, now way I will pardon you right? You are gonna die here.

Waiting Maid 1: Hhhee…!!

*that maiden falls down*

Auger: So, what are you upto? Oh right, you also intended to say that yeaaa.

Waiting Maid 2: W- we are begging...your pardon...gh!

Auger: Oh jeez, do not let out that loud voice. It’s earsore. 

...I am a royal master musician. My ears are very sharp. And you can tell it clearly by looking at those ears, no? Or perhaps you humans can’t possibly get what I meant.

Look carefully, my ears are really great. I may end up hearing every single thing.

Waiting Maid 2: ...R- right.

Auger: That- is- why, if you talk about such things for a second time...I will kill you. 

Waiting Maid 3: ...hhhgh…!!

Auger: Your response, lil’ human girls?

Waiting Maid 3: A- alright!! Your highness Auger!!

Waiting Maid 2: W- we beg our excuse…!

While the three parties fairly raised their voices, the ladies got dismissed from that place in no time.

Auger: Looks like there're so many rumours spreading out...Fufu, rumours are pretty fun I guess…?

I slothly resumed to start wandering while giggling.

Although it has declined, the effect of Zodiva still has not reached zero.

The raids on the towns-villages by the wolves.

The same time when those situations got paired, other threatening rumours also got spread in a blink of an eye.

Auger: (Even the ‘father is passing out’ being a rumour...mhm, pretty interesting indeed)

I was able to hear something very amusing while loitering around looking for cool news.

I’m also telling this great news to my big brother.

I have to set it up since brother has a serious gaze. He may also not be gonna tease about it like me.

Let’s make it more interesting if that’s what the case is, okey?

[sketchguk]

I'm so excited to brainstorm with you!! Also I'm in my last year of uni! I study sociology 🙈 it's very easy! What do you study? And do you go to college or online??? ahhhhhhhhhh okay for the brainstorming now, youre so correct to be thinking about library headcanon! That one is so sweet. I was thinking that maybe he waits for her to close up and walks her back everyday :( and she says he doesn't need to but misses him if he doesn't come :( abt confessssssssing ahhhhhhh I think it should be so angsty 😭😭 also that he might be get little angry that she doesn't think his feelings are valid?? Cuz he knows she likes him too but shes just ignoring. cuz how can she not trust him??😭😭😭 I know you read chocos fics, in that one fic called wish, he calls her out when she's with Jun and confesses ! But then he gets little angry and says why shes always with him if she likes Jun and " youre with him but what do you really feel" 🙈🙈😭😭😭 it could be something like that!!!! If he gets upset it will shock mc cuz hes always so sweet and understanding :( and she taking it for granted that he wont argue with her 😭 idk if this make sense??? But I think he'll fight for their relationship, cuz hes a gryffindor 😭 anyway ahhh :( gryffindor soonyoung has my heart too. and also everyone likes him 🙈🙈 I saw anons saying you should write the fic! I agree! You can ask your friend if she feel bad that you write the fic for bts member? :( She sounds nice, maybe she won't mind! But if you make a new blog too I will follow you there or if you write here, thats so nice too! Anything you do will be good! - 🌴

Ahh congrats on your last year !!! Sociology is such an interesting subject !! I took an intro class back in my freshmen year :') Do you know what you want to do career-wise??

I major in math education !! I finished my 4th year, but this fall, I'm doing my fellowship for student teaching :D I'll be done with my graduate program at the end of the year !! We've been online since February of 2019 :/ I think my class this semester will be hybrid, but student teaching will be all in person !! I'm highkey nervous for that lol. But I think work this summer has been preparing me for what's to come. I haven't been in a classroom in over a year :/

THE LIBRARY !!!!! She would totally expect him there everyday because he established a routine !! It's like an unspoken agreement between them 💔 That he would wait for her and walk to the Great Hall/dormitories together. But maybe he can't make it to the library one day because he has to stay late for quidditch practice :/ she could be locking up, and he runs up to her all hot and sweaty with an apology on his lips. But she's all pouty because he wasn't thereeee :-( As soon as he asks her about her day, she'd go soft for him ! Her pout is then replaced with a bright smile because who can resist?? She doesn't notice it, but Soonyoung definitely does !

GOSH I love miss choco and her fics !! Wish is one of my favorite ones of all time LOLL. This confession will DEFINITELY be angsty !! I don't think I see this story reaching its climax in any other way beside confrontation. They're both stubborn individuals, so they might have an explosive argument aha. I don't think sweet, natural confession is in store for them :/ just because of the nature of their relationship

Ahh maybe Mingyu can play a bigger part in this hMmMm. You're right that Soonyoung is very sweet to mc, even when she rejects him with every attempt. I wanna see Soonyoung mad !!!! I really do !!!!! That's kinda hot. He could probably sense their relationship slipping away the more time she spends with Mingyu (although she doesn't mean to do it on purpose!).

I definitely see Soonyoung as the jealous/petty type. He probably overthinks a lot despite how confident he is, but he won't share his feelings with anyone ! Most people see him as the perfect dude, basically the house heart throb / golden player of the quidditch team. He'll be damned if anyone finds out he has these insecurities, and he'd be absolutely f*cked if he has to ask anyone for help 😭 A part of him questions whether mc likes him or his actions. Is it the affection that she adores?? He'd drop almost anything for her, but what would she do for him? It's frustrating to read all these mixed signals, and he's not great at reading between the lines :-(

Now the question is: does their relationship get resolved through one explosive argument? or is mc going to sit back and think about her actions and her feelings >.<

aha everyone knows Hoshi !! The infamous Gemini. I hope I can write the story one day and give it justice !! I know this character better than some of my published ones aha. I've made up my own mind that this Gryffindor AU is for Soonyoung only :-(( It feels wrong for me to swap the character for a different idol, so I won't :/ Ahaha I have a svt url saved that I realllyyy like, but I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to use it aghh. Although.. I have had this current url since the very beginning LOL

[ravenarld]

A Lonely Birthday Part 1 (School AU)

Fandom: Ikemen Revolution

Pairing: Zero x Alice/Reader

Genre: SFW

Summary: "Zero...thank you for giving me a reason to celebrate my birthday again."

A/N: I wrote this on bday on May, I just changed the names cuz this fits Zero. This story is based on how I felt on bday a few months ago.

AO3

"This work is perfect as always, Zero! Keep up the amazing work!"

Everyone looked at their teacher as he praised him again…

"Ah…I'm jealous."

"Me too. I hope I can become as excellent as him."

"We just have to work so we can reach his level."

"Right!"

I glanced at my classmates as they whispered then back to the subject of their gossip. Zero is one of my classmates who is recognized for his silent nature but also for his hard work. He was a new student. He doesn't talk very much and is very private about his personal life. He only talks when it's school-related.

That's what I have observed from my perspective…

“Ah...what I was thinking about...I should continue finishing this...” I murmured to myself as I turned back my focus on my paper.

However, I glanced at my side where Zero is seated next to me. Something caught my eyes, and it was a planner opened on the page of this week.

"Happy Birthday" was written on May 5th...

That's in 5 days! I wonder whose birthday it is. His mom? His dad? His girlfriend?

I was cut off from daydream land by the call of my name.

"Alice?" I snapped back to reality and realized that it was Zero who was staring at me curiously.

"Yes?"

"Nothing…" he said then went back to work. I sighed. I really need to stop being curious.

But still...whose birthday is he celebrating?

5 days passed by and I already passed my teacher my essay before the deadline. Thank goodness that he approved it. I don't wish to spend another all-nighter. Perhaps, I should reward myself with a good dinner out to celebrate. Yeah, I deserve it after spending sleepless nights on that essay.

I went back to my desk, taking a glance at Zero's. There on the desk was a small box. Oh yeah, that's right, he's celebrating someone's birthday today. Hmm…how lucky is that person...

Hours passed by and classes were over. I quickly grabbed my things and coat and raced out of school. The restaurant that I usually go to is often packed during these hours.

It was a few minutes away from my school. Unfortunately, when I got there, it was already packed. I pouted. To think, I was looking forward to their special pasta tonight.  Sighing, I was about to head out when,

"Alice!" Turning around, I gasped in disbelief. There on the corner of the small diner was Zero, waving at me shyly. I approached him carefully as if he was some sort of predator.

"Hello, Zero. I didn't expect you to be here." I greeted.

"I always go here. Especially since I'm waiting for someone to celebrate their special occasion." He replied. Ahh...that's right.

"Oh…well...I must go now and find another available restaurant to eat. It was nice seeing you." I don't want to bother; thus, I was about to walk away when he called out to me once more.

"But it's you who I'm waiting for."

"What?!" I exclaimed which was a humiliating move because almost everyone in the room looked in our direction. I embarrassingly sat down across Zero and awkwardly coughed, "This is quite unexpected."

He chuckled. This is my first time seeing such a cheerful expression on his face. Somehow that made me giddy.

"It is, but honestly, I've been trying to figure out how to approach you about this umm...topic."

I raised an eyebrow, "What topic?"

"You see. I have coincidentally been seeing you in this after a week after my transfer. I mean, I don't mean to stalk you because I happened to be eating at this very restaurant too." I smiled gently as he tried to explain. So this is how you are.

"Weird that I never noticed you for 5 years," I mumbled to myself, but he heard it.

"Weird indeed. But I don’t really talk to anyone, nor anyone talk to me, so it might be understandable. However, throughout those five years, I have been observing you from afar. I have picked up some of your little habits...wait that sounded weird."

At this point, I couldn't hold in my laughter. The quiet Zero at school is unbelievably shy and blushing. His face was red as an apple. I must say, this Zero was adorable and friendlier than the Zero I see every day in class

"You do sound weird but adorably weird," I told him, hoping that will calm him, but that only made him blush more.

"Umm...what I'm trying to say is that I was waiting for you to celebrate a special occasion." I stopped laughing and tried to listen to him but was shocked when he continued,

"and that occasion is your birthday."

I stared at him in disbelief. I can't believe it. Out of all people to remember my birthday, it was Zero. Truth be told, I have also forgotten that today was my birthday. It's not like it was special in my life. You simply age a year and that's it. There's nothing exciting about it. However, that's not really the reason why I chose to forget my birthday.

"Alice," Zero called out, making me return back to reality, "I remember during the first 3 years, you would bring a mini cupcake then light up the candle then blow it. That action alone was enough for me to know that you were always celebrating your birthday alone. Then last year, you didn't do it. Then I thought that you were feeling so lonely that you didn't want to celebrate it at that time. It honestly pained me to see you sad at that time. So, I gathered up all the courage to celebrate it with you. But don't mistake it as pity but I simply want you to be happy."

I felt that tears fell down my cheeks. Oh gosh...this guy might be a man of few words but when he speaks, he knows his words when he's not flustered. He may not be close to me, but he was kind-hearted enough not to know on my own birthday.

"It is true that I didn't celebrate my birthday last year due to the insufferable pain of loneliness I was experiencing. Since then, I told myself to forget my own birthday to avoid the pain. Since at a young age, my parents couldn't celebrate with me because they were always busy. I didn't have any friends since I have trouble interacting with people. Well, there was a point in time where I had a friend but, in the end, that friend has taken advantage of my kindness and has betrayed me in the end. So, since then, I could no longer trust anyone, leaving me incapable to make friends.

I became that girl who only focused on their studies.  I thought that I probably don't need anyone in my life to be happy, but I was wrong. I grew sadder each day that I have to my own happiness fake to not bother anyone with my problems. I see myself as a burden you see," I said the last part jokingly, trying to keep my remaining pride in me but Zero didn't seem to be happy with my "joke"...

Continue on Part 2

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[just-some-random-blogger]

One Million In One Day | 8

GOT7 SugarDaddy!Jackson Wang x Reader + Park Jinyoung x Reader | Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ? Characters: GOT7 Summary: His mother’s final wish is to see him be happy in a relationship, knowing that Jackson would be fine when she left him. But, damn, he didn’t have time for relationships, especially not since he was busy running his father’s billion dollar empire, thus the compromise: you. Word Count: 4k+ Warnings: Stalking, fighting, cursing, mentioning of illness, TYPOS, etc.

Preview | Alternate Moodboard | Chapter 8 Teaser

A/N: i made a moodboard for this chapter because i needed the will to keep going cough cough but made it into a teaser cuz i write slow

Yall this is also the longest chapter ive written for anything lololl

"Hey Jackson," I mutter and turn from the ice cream cone in my hand to his clear smooth face, "not to sound greedy-- purely out of curiosity and to prepare myself..."

Jackson looks at me, brown eyes widening in expectation.

"Am... I gonna get paid again?" I said speaking lowly at one particular word.

He gives me a blank expression, and I follow it up quickly, raising a hand, "Can I just... not?"

He lets out a sigh and shakes his head, "Baby," he cuts himself of by licking the dripping the melted ice cream on the side of his cone that was trickling its way down to his fingers. I found myself gulping. He takes a bite and turns back to me, "a deal's a deal. I don't want to come off as a cheat."

"No but you won't cause it's-it's my request!"

He thinks as he eats his dessert. I purse my lips, "I honestly don't know what to do with it anymore. I paid my loads, have a whole new wardrobe and a whole fridge of food. I even payed my rent for the rest of the year and that still wasn't enough to get rid of it all. I had to get my friend help me burn the money and keep my sanity in check. I bought him a laptop and everything."

"Oh," Jackson pulls his head back and knits his brows, "you told Jinyoung?"

"What?" Part of me panics when I hear him say that name. 

Once the question registers in my head I shake my hands, "No, no, no. I told Mark, my other friend. And well, my roommate Nari, because there is no way she wouldn't find out about it anyway." I turn to Jackson and finish the rest of my ice cream. "You remember her, Nari? She was with me, uhm, when I was fitting that green dress."

Jackson's poker face shifts into a smile, "Ahhhh, yeah."

For a moment, we finish off eating and throw away our trash without words.

 "Who else did you tell?"

I turn to Jackson who starts walking off again. I follow after him and purse my lips in realization of what he could possibly be insinuating, "Oh, uhm, just them. And I may tell Jinyoung after this. Am... am I not supposed to? I mean I didn't really-- they don't... I trust them..."

Jackson shakes his head and breaks into a nervous laugh, "No. No. It's just... no offence, I don't doubt the fact that they can't use this against me. It's just," he chuckles, "usually the fake dating goes both ways. I dunno, it's a first that I don't have to worry about seeing your family too."

I can't help but break out in a laugh, "yikes. Sounds like a nightmare."

"Gosh, you have no clue."

 We trail off for a while. I break the silence this time, "So... do we have a deal?"

Jackson turns to me and lets out a breath, "Oh no, absolutely not."

I do a double take and pull my had back, "What?"

"Hearing myself say that aloud makes me realize how unfair this arrangement is to you. And it's making me feel uneasy, like I want to punch myself." He knits his brows and stuffs his hands in his pockets, "you have go around meeting all these people in environments you're not used to, in clothes that aren't yours," he lifts his thumb and point behind him with it, "having strange men follow you around." He releases a breath and turns to me, "and all you get out of that is paper."

I can't help but frown at his conclusion. It was plain to see how opposite our worlds were, with the mere way we value money. It made me feel lucky, honestly, that even though I wasn't rich, I had friends and family, their love around me, something this lonely billionaire evidently lacked.

"Listen, sweetheart. I don't mean to make you feel bad because of this, but, you have a lot of money, I don't. I don't have the need to focus on a massive business and to hear people around me nag about my love life, you do. The other gives what is needed and takes what the other has in excess. I don't know about you, but that seems like an awfully beneficial deal to me."

Jackson snickers after I spoke, "smart."

I smile upon hearing that.

"One of the things I like about you."

Wh- one of the things he--

"Alright Ms. Business Major. I see you learning in your classes."

I release a laugh at that and so does he. "But if anything, sweetheart," he stresses and leans down. I feel my neck and ears burn, "what? You can call me baby, but I can't call you sweetheart?"

He laughs, "No, no, it's cute. Please do." He turns his gaze forward, "this just further proves that I need to take care of you in the only way I can."

I groan and screw my eyes shut, "Jacksoooon." And here I was thinking that I actually got through to him.

"Ya. Why are you so rude? Are we same age?" He playfully glares and barks, "Oppa. Oppa."

I groan again and glare at him, "Oppa!"

He smiles and nods, "That's better."

I whine and stomp my feet, "Ahh! But I don't need it! I still have job!"

"What?" Jackson snaps, "you haven't quit your job?"

"Uh, no duh? How else am I gonna get pocket money?" I say, knowing he'd understand the fact that not everyone accepts a black card. Also, it was empty.

"The how'd you pay for your taxi?"

"I borrowed money from Mark."

Jackson's eyes blew in shock. He mumbles lowly and raises his hands, "my sugar baby needs a part-time job and borrows money."

 "Okay, listen," he starts, tapping his chest with his finger tips, "just let me do my thing." He, out of the blue, takes my hand and we continue walking. "I have to go back to work after this, but later I'll come pick you up because you need to meet my mom."

I nod slowly up heaing this, "Oh."

"And clearly now, you've made me realize this is two dates-"

"Jackson-"

"-shut up or I'll kiss you."

My jaw is left hanging. 

Jackson turns to me and holds back a laugh, lips curling into a smirk. 

"As I was saying, you have also pointed out that I really haven't being fair to you. Up, up, up-" he raises a hand and cuts me of before I could even begin. He lets go of my hand and links my arm with his. "Right. So, I've been used to having arrangements with women with excessive tastes that can blow off a million in one day. And more, who am I kidding. Which is why," he turns to me. 

I turn to him and he smiles, "I'm letting you cash out."

"Cash... hold on, wha-- cash out?"

Jackson seems confused and knits his brows for a second, and then bursts into laughter when he realizes, "Oh, no. Not like end this. No way! I still need you." He tugs on my arm and pulls it to his chest, embracing it as if he meant it personally. 

He giggles, "I mean like, I'll let you withdraw money."

I gasp and turn to him, "Oh my gosh, really?!"

"Yeah," he nods, "I mean you can only withdraw anything from that one bank, but yeah. You deserve that at least."

"Oh my gosh thank you!" I grin and pull away from him, only to be able to hug him tightly. I hold him for a few seconds and smile brightly when I let him go, "I could send my parents money. I could-- I could-- WOW!"

Jackson breaks into laughter.

"Okay, now, come on, I'll drive you home."

 With that, Jackson and I retrace our steps and find our way back to the car. The men following us seem to have gone away, to which I am relieved. We walk hand in hand, and he's doing all the talking. I watch as he laughs and wonder how he could talk about such stories, like getting his foot stuck in the toilet one time when he was younger, and still look so poised and handsome.

Jackson is playful all the way to my apartment. It made me happy, as I remember the last time I drove with him, back when we went to a party, he was pretty glum.

"You shouldn't let them get to you too much, Jackson." I speak up after our conversation about whatever popped up into our heads.

Jackson knits his brows and spares me a glance, "What do you mean?"

"Remember last time, after going to the party? You were pretty quiet, and it was kinda concerning."

He doesn't reply for a moment. When he does, he speaks half-playfully, "you're concerned about me?"

"No duh, Wang-Wang. You've been nothing but kind to me, and I'm the type to take care and check up on my friends."

He nods his head, "Well... thank you for... the concern, but that wasn't why I was quiet on pur drive back. I couldn't give two shits about whatever those rich bozos think. I just want them out of my business, babe."

I knit my brows, "Huh. Then why were you?"

Jackson chuckles and pulls on the collar of his top. "It's kinda complicated.” He turns to me, then back to the road to chuckle, “To a point where I'm not even really sure yet about it. But, uh, for what it's worth, if I figure it out, I'll tell you."

I hum, "well, are you sure you can figure it out by yourself? Sometimes all it tales is to say it aloud, y'know."

Jackson turns to me and offers a smile, "I know. But I don't want this to become real, and I'm pretty sure if I say it aloud, it will."

"Oh... well, I get that."

 Soon after, we arrived at my place. I turned to give Jackson a smile goodbye, but I was shocked when he moved in to give my cheek a kiss. He pressed his lips against skin, and I immediately felt the area burn, as if he was scorching hot. I’m glad I didn’t move yet, cause if I had moved any sooner, Jackson and I would've had to a disastrous lip lock--or teeth lock at that..

"Thank you for today," he says simply, close to my ear. I could smell his cologne.

My cheeks burn. Once he pulls away, I turn and gape at him for a second, "shouldn't I be the one saying that?"

He purses his lips and chuckles, "Not at all." 

For a moment, I just sit there, not knowing where to look and where to place my hands. Jackson smiles, and proceeds to cackle. It’s pretty obvious that he is pleased with how obviously I'm affected.

I feel my face redden, but I can't help myself and growl. I shove him and glare, "Next time, a little warning will suffice."

The man across me seems baffled by my action and tenses up only to burst out laughing all giddy "Mianheeee."

He shuffles in his seat, “Before you go,” and pulls out his wallet, “here... pocket money.”

He pulls out all the cash in his wallet and my eyes widen. I raise my brows, “That won’t be necessary, oppa.”

He shoots me a look and grabs my hand, “Oppa thinks otherwise.”

“But you’ll be paying me later!” I protest, trying my best to to actually grab hold of the money. “You’re even going to let me cash out, so this is all unnecessary.”

Jackson huffed, “Consider this as a bonus.”

“I don’t want a bonus!”

“Well, you either take it... or... or else I won’t talk to you again.”

For a moment, I look at him with a dumbfounded expression. I ask, “You do know that is worse for you than it is for me right!”

“Ugh! Just take it! I don’t have any leverage! I never thought I’d ever have to force someone to get my money.” Jackson whines and shakes his body in annoyance. “Just take it!” he groans, “It’s not like it’s a bribe. Just use it to pay Mark.”

“That is way too--”

“TAKE IT!” he screams, successfully planting the money in my hand, as his shout took me off guard. I awkwardly look around and Jackson shakes his head expectantly. I purse my lips and fold the paper, shoving it to my pockets.

Jackson smiles in content and pats my head. I scoff. I proceed then to remove my seat belt.

He watches as I do so and then asks, "You want me to walk you?"

I shake my head, "Oh, no need. I can manage."

“You sure?”

I turn to him and nod,  “I’m sure, Jackson.”

“Jackson oppa.”

I roll my eyes, “I never should’ve voluntarily called you that.”

He chuckles. 

I exit the car and wave him off dismissively the moment I'm out. He waves goodbye and drives away.

 By the time he's gone, Nari is running towards me like the fumbling mess she is. "Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, was that him?! I can't believe I missed him! GASH!"

I scowl at Nari and nudge her, "stop being such a loud mouth."

She huffs and turns to me, hands on her waist, "You have no clue how jelly I am."

I roll my eyes and walk inside. She follows quickly, "What are you gonna do about Jinyoung?"

I whip my head to her, "What about Jinyoung, Nari?"

"I mean, you have Jackson now! Jinyoung deserves to know."

"You say this, as if I like Jackson."

Nari looks mortified, "Bitch don't tell me you're gonna be like one of those dumb protagonists that's in denial and then has their world comes crashing down around them."

I scoff, "No, Nari, because I don't like Jackson-"

"bITCH-"

"-I like Jinyoung."

 "... ...ohmygosh, did you actually say that aloud?"

I dismiss her, but her squealing and iron grip prevent me from getting away. "EEEEEK I KNEWITIKNEWITIKNEWITIKNEWITTTTTTTTT!"

"Shut up! You're gonna wake the dead," I hiss and cover her mouth, "Or even worse, Mrs. Kim. "

Literally, the moment I said that, there was a yapping old woman resounding curse words against the wall. Nari and I scrambled to hide from her wrath.

"YOU FUCKING KIDS, I TOLD YOU TO SHUT UP WHEN JEOPARDY IS ON!"

 Alright. Yes. We managed to survive the terror in apartment 16, which was why I managed to brush up on my studies and the drama I had in the sidelines waiting for me.

I leaned back in my cozy attire, with shorts and hoodie, stuffing popcorn in my face as Lee Minho beat Kim Woobin up, and vice versa.

I don't mean to sound like a brag, but damn, there really is a difference with the cheap cotton shorts and these freakin 10,000 dollar ones. Would I ever recommend these to a friend? Helllll no, but damn they're realllly soft.

"Moron your phone is blowing up in your room," Nari screams from her own room. I scramble to my feet, shit is that Jackson?

 I push my popcorn off and run to my room. I see there's ten messages from Mark. I knit my brows.

STFU MARK: ok so i went to jinyoungs place

STFU MARK: i mean like at his job and the place is super packed and he looks super miserable i feel so bad i wanna help him woth the register

STFU MARK: Where are you even???? I swung by your place

STFU MARK: LOL RIGHT UR SUGAR BOYFI IS UR WITH HAHAHAH

STFU MARK: man this lady ordered ten burgers and i wish i could do that on the regular

STFU MARK: ok imma talk to jinyoung and order lunch too i hope he doesnt kill me cos if he does he'll lose his job too and i dont want that

STFU MARK: OKAY HE TOOK MY ORDER AND PRETENDED I WAS NO ONE BUT A CUSTOMER I DIE WHAT DID WE DO

STFU MARK: HE EVEN SMILED AT ME LIKE AN ACTUAL GENUINE PERSON HE LOOKS SO TIRED I FEEL SP BAD HELP MEEEEE GET OUT OF YOUR DATE RIGHT NOW

STFU MARK: ...... r u hetting paid again omg???? Also jinyoung wouldnt poison my food right

STFU MARK: I WANTED TO TALK TO JINYOUNG COS IT LOOKED LIKE HE WAS GONNA CLOCK OUT BUT YUGYEOM TOLD ME TO SCRAM WHAT IS THIS HE SAID JINYOUNG IS SUPER TIRED AND NOT IN THE MOOD

 I wipe my forehead and cuss.

I give a quick reply to Mark, saying that I'll try to contact him. I then proceed to call Jinyoung. I call him five times before giving up and sending a text.

I open my conversation with Jinyoung and send three messages.

Me: Jinyoung

Me: i know like im legitimately dumb for not knowing what angered you, but mark and i arent mind readers

Me: please call me back and tell me whats wrong

 I sigh and pull my phone to my chest. I walk back out to continue watching my show. My heart leaps out of my chest and I squeak when my phone starts vibrating. I smile widely when I realize it's Jinyoung calling. Except it's not. It's Jackson. He's gonna pick me up.

  ---

My feet is clad with a golden pump. My dress is cascading with hundreds of delicate white beads upon bright violet fabric. I feel like a dewy star with the glowy makeup all over my skin. My hair is pulled back to make room for a crown-like headband and curled perfectly behind me.

While Hani did my makeup, part of me wondered why I looked so dressed up, when, as far as I knew, I would only be meeting with Jackson's mom. But then I realized it was Jackson's mom; she was probably born drenched in gold. This probably looks pathetic to her.

Hani was so kind and so enthusiastic as per usual, and she made me look like a princess with her magical touch. 

 We didn't take as long as I hoped we would, for now I am holding onto Jackson's hand as we walk down this large lawn, lit with garden lights and lights from fountains. The sun had just set, and so the residual sunshine in the sky made it look both orange and lilac. On my other hand, I  held a bouquet of violet flowers that strangely reminded me of the day I met Jackson.

As we drove here, I thought at first we were going to Jackson's house, or his parents, but as it turns, her mother is checked into some extra hotel.

Automatic doors opened, and a beefy but kind looking security guard greeted us, and Jackson by his name.

The place reeked the finesse of a museum. It was so large and spacious that I started thinking maybe it was a hidden museum of some sort. The minimal pieces of art make me think otherwise.

There were very few people going about, and most of them were wearing white.

I fell conscious after. Was this hotel themed in white? I moved closer to Jackson. The echoing of my heels against the marble floors only magnified my fumbling mind. Okay... maybe this wasn’t a hotel.

We walked and walked down this seemingly never ending hall, up until we reached room 19.

 Jackson released my hand and turned to me. Clearing his throat, he asked, "How do I look?"

He looked like a billionaire. His body was given complete justice in his velvet suit that matched the color of my violet dress. His shoes were shiner than my future. His skin was more flawless than my grades. Jackson looked like he always did, handsome and charming. But his big brown eye seemed nervous.

"You look amazing, like always," I offer with a smile.

Jackson lets put a soft sigh, "I'm glad you think I always look amazing."

I nod at him, not because I agreed but because he seemed like he had something much more to say. Though he was trying to play off this worry by joking, it was too clear he was worried.

He inhales sharply. "You may hate me for not telling you sooner, but..." Jackson points to the door of room 19 and screws his eyes shut.

I bit my lower lip and think about what Jackson could tell me next. He was agitated. This place makes him agitated. Well, everyone here is wearing white. Everything is quiet and spacious. His mom was staying here. I don’t think it’s a hotel anymore. Was this a spa? A wellness center?

... or was this a clinic? A hospital?

Why didn’t I just ask?

"The main reason why... I hired you is because of my mom." Jackson turns to his side then back to me, "She's... not doing so great. Not in a long time."

My jaw slacks once I realize my guess was right, "Your mom is sick?"

He sighs, "terminally ill if you need the right term."

"And... you want her to think... we're together?"

Jackson purses his lips, "It's all she wants from me now.”

 A shiver runs down my spine. I clench my bouquet. Part of me can't help but feel betrayed. He had all these chances from then til now to speak up but he was nothing but silent. All Jackson told me I was here to push away his nosy relatives. I huff in frustration. Really though I was here to lie to a dying lady.

I scoff at my own thoughts.

That very thought made my heart clench.

How hard must it be for Jackson to talk about this?

I want to wipe my face so badly, but I didn't want to ruin Hani's hard work.

"How could you only tell me this now?!" I heave sharply. "Do you know how wrong and messed up this is?"

"I know, I know," Jackson sighs. He takes a step forward and grabs both my hands, pushing the bouquet in the middle, "but please, you're my only hope. You're the only woman I've ever brought to my mom." He closes his eyes and raises his hands, shaking it around, "It's not as bad as it is. I made her think that I'm still pursuing you and so you're not really my girlfriend."

I knit my brows at that. Jackson steps even closer, "then I'll say it didn't work out because you like Jinyoung from..." he thinks and scoffs, "your Algebra--business math class."

His mention of  Jinyoung makes me chest contract. I look at our hands then Jackson's expression. The flowers seemed a lot less pretty to me now. I wonder what they think about my predicament.

 "Please, you are honestly innocent in all this. No matter what happens it's on me. Please. My mother doesn't get to meet new people. You won't even have to say anything, I'll do all the talking."

I want to throw the flowers at him and run away. But I don't.

I want to tell him all the reasons why this so called solution of his isn't a solution. But I don't.

I want to offer his comfort and give him another way. But I can't, cause it would take too much time and the clock, I can feel it ticking.

So what I do say is, "alright."

Jackson's face brightens. He repeats, "Alright," and with that wastes not time in going inside.

 "Finally!" a voice exclaims into the high ceiling. There is a large bed with a woman in the center. “I thought you’d never come.”

Jackson, hand holding mine, walked towards the woman and smiled, “Mama. I’m sorry we’re late.”

Once we’re close enough, Jackson lets go of me to hug and kiss the woman on the cheek. I was close enough to see how pale and dry her skin was. She was thin and had her thin hair combed behind her. It was plain to see that she really was sick. But the way she smiled and greeted her son, made you think otherwise.

Jackson pulls away and turns to me. Her mother does the same. I take this moment to give her the flowers, “Mrs. Wang.”

“Oh, are these for me? Thank you so much, darling.” She smiles ear to ear and gets the bouquet from me. “You may be wondering why you were forced into violet. Well, it’s my favorite color.”

I nod, “Jackson told me that.” At the very least.

“Have you eaten, mama?” Jackson asks as he sits next to his mother.

“You silly boy. You know I don’t have an appetite at night.”

Jackson narrows his eyes and shakes his head, “Mama... the nurses told me you had an apple for lunch.

“Kure, an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” she speaks in a light tone. Jackson breathes in heavily, clenching his jaw. He looks like he wants to go off, but at the same time, he looks really tired, like he doesn’t want to have this conversation again. And so I frown deeply.

“Mrs. Wang, you should really eat more than that... Jackson is really worried about you.” I speak for the upset man.

His mother turns to me and beams, “Ya, has Jackson been talking about me. That’s a first. Honestly, I still can’t believe your here! My Jackson always claims to have a girlfriend, but this time around... he really does.”

“Mama... she’s not my girlfriend, I told you.”

“Aiya!” she says, “you should try harder, then!” The woman gives her son a scolding look, then turns to me in a completely different manner, “Mianhe... ... My brother told me he had his men follow you to see how real you are just earlier today. I’m really sorry about that.”

“Mama,” Jackson says slowly.

She tuts her son. With a breath, she looks at me, “Oh, why are you still standing, please sit on my bed. It’s quite big enough for all three of us.”

With this I smile, nod, and sit down. She then slides to the far left side of the bed, where Jackson sat facing me. Mrs. Wang pulls me by my arm, and so I hop over to come closer to her.

Her hand is still on my arm when she pouts into a pleased smile, “You are far more beautiful than Jackson let on.”

My brows raise and my lips pull into an awkward smile. I nervously laugh and shake my head. She shakes her head too, “He won’t shut up about you!”

“Mama,” Jackson says, placing his hand on his mothers, releasing her grip from me, “That’s because you keep asking me about her.”

“Well how can I not, child! The most exciting thing that happens around here is when a new patient comes along and that’s horrible to think of considering this place is a hospital.”

Jackson once again feels and looks so defeated.

“Mrs. Wang,” I say to divert her attention.

“Oh, please, call me Mama. All of Jackson’s friends do that.”

I clear my throat and turn to Jackson for a split second. Nevertheless, I obey, “Mama... do you happen to watch k-dramas?”

Both Wangs seem to be surprised by my sudden question.

“Why of course! What else am I to do but watch all those dramas?” she chuckles.

“Did you happen to watch The Heirs?”

She gasps, “Of course I did! Lee Minho and--”

“Kim Woobin!” I squeal. “Ooooh, he is so good looking and I wanted him to get the girl so bad!!!!!”

Jackson pulls his head back at my words. Da hell is Kim Woobin? His mother laughs in glee. Once she catches he breath, she begins to fuel our talk. From then on, we begin our long conversation about wanting ‘the other’ love interest get the girl in the story. It escalates and the next thing Jackson knows he’s no longer part of the conversation, nor existent in the room.

He watches as the two women interact and laugh, making his heart clench. Mama had neither been this talkative nor cheery since Bambam visited and got drunk on champagne, and that was months ago.

I throw my head back in laughter. Jackson can’t help but laugh as well, even though he honestly didn’t follow the conversation anymore.

Mrs. Wang turns to his son and smiles, seeing how concentrated he was in the one thing in the room. She nudges him, and Jackson panics, turning to his mother with wide eyes.

Catching this, I settle down and turn to Jackson’s nervous expression. His mother breaks into a soft laugh. I knit my brows, “What happened?”

Jackson turns to me then to his mom. The latter speaks up, “Oh. Jackson’s just really lucky to have you that’s all.”

Part of me expected Jackson to whine in protest again. But when there’s only silence among us, I feel awkwardness envelope me.

Mrs. Wang coos and caresses her son’s cheeks, “Your handsomeness won’t be put to waste.” She then turns to me and pinches my cheeks, “You’ll have beautiful children.” 

My cheeks immediately burn upon hearing this.

Jackson breath hitches when he sees my reaction. I turn to him and gives me an awkward smile.

Jackson scratches he back of his nape when it dawns to him that he is utterly fucked. Why? Because he likes the idea his mom presented. The man mutters a curse word under his breath and stands, “How about we get some food, yeah?”

[afterspark-podcast]

Let’s Play Transformers War for Cybertron, Chapter 2 Transcript

Episode

[This can also be found on AO3!]

[Intro Music]

O: Hi guys!  Welcome back to our Let's Play of War for Cybertron.  We're gonna be doing Chapter 2 today, and playing as the Jets.  I’m gonna take Starscream cuz he's got a sniper rifle.  (This is literally the only reason.)

S: [snickers]

O: If you remember, last time, uh, Megatron went full crackhead on us and was trying to get Dark Energon to snort- I mean to take over Cybertron.  And was basically arguing with a giant holographic [hologram] Starscream the entire time, and then at the end Starscream's like, [screechy voice] “Teach me how to control Dark Energon it'll work for you!” [normal voice] Um, so now we're being Megatron's bitch.

S: Pretty much.

O: Does that pretty much sum it up?

S: Yeah… yeah.

C: I mean, speak for yourself, uhhh…

O: [laughs]

C: Yes, master.

O: You’re just like, Skywarp- Skywarp, is nobody's bitch, thank you!  [laugh] Um, Specs is gonna be doing Thundercracker and Chezni is gonna be doing Skywarp, sooo…

C: That sounds like a drug.

O: [laughs] Uh, yeah, so Chezni's gonna be doing the Bojack?

A: [laugh]

O: I can’t remember what the chapter’s called... we are in Chapter 2, Fuel of War.  Uh, so, we ready to start then?

C: Oh yeah.

S: Sure.

[OS: Character selection screen.  Characters are assigned as follows:

Chezni - Skywarp

Specspectacle - Thundercracker

Twilight-Owls - Starscream]

O: The cool thing about the jets is we can fly!  This is the only good thing I have to say about this.

[OS: Owls selects “Start Game.”]

C: Now it really sounds like a drug.

O: [laughs] With Thundercracker, you too can fly!

C: [laughs]

[The game starts and the volume jumps for the players.]

O: [muted] Oh, dammit, I know it’s coming!

[A cinematic opens with a text crawl being narrated by Steve Blum.

Narrator: Anxious to prove themselves worthy of the Decepticon name, Starscream and his minions fly to Cybertron.

The screen flickers slightly.]

C: Woah.

[Narrator: There, they must reconnect the energon bridge that will enable Megatron to manufacture more Dark Energon and conquer the Autobots once and for all.]

O: Space crack.  And conquer Optimus Prime once and for all- got it, got it, got it, I’m tracking.

[OS: The game swaps to gameplay and the volume spikes again.]

O: [muted]  Noooo, dammit.

[(COM) Megatron: Your orders are clear Starscream!  Infiltrate the Cybertron underground and reactivate the Energon Bridge.  I want that power online!

OS: All three seekers fly down into an enclosed area, and shoot missiles at a giant fan to gain access to another underground area on Cybertron.  The area they enter has various metal platforms rising out of what looks to be a sea of blue energon in the bottom of the area.

The screen reads, “New Objective: Find the Hidden Underground Entrance.”

Starscream: Megatron, Thundercracker has detected several Autobots up ahead.  Jetfire must have warned Zeta Prime and moved to intercept us already!

(COM) Megatron: Enough of your whining!  If the Autobots try to stop you, crush them!  Report back to me when you have found the Bridge.  Megatron out!]

S: Oh.  Yay.  I get to fly, don’t I?

[SS: Thundercracker rocks slightly back and forth in jet mode.]

O: Yup!

C: Yeahhhh.

O: Don’t- don’t uh, touch that blue stuff, you will explode if I remember properly?

[Starscream: That imbecile thinks I’m expendable.  ME!?  He’ll soon learn to never underestimate Starscream!

OS: Starscream looks down at the blue energon visible on the floor of the level, and then uses his thrusters to continue on ahead.]

S: Blue stuff, uhhh?

O: On the bottom there.

C: The ocean below us.

O: Maybe I’m wrong.

S: Ahh.  Okie dokie.

C: Maybe- maybe she's wrong Thundercracker, go try it!

S: [laughs] No, thank you!

C: [high pitched voice] Come on Thundercracker!

[CS: Thundercracker and Skywarp are still back at the beginning of the level, flying around slowly trying to get their bearings.]

O: So- my damn headphones cut out again.

S: Ohh.

C: Are they not working?

O: I can hear you guys it's just it's really, really annoying cuz it's only in one ear.

C: Okay.  Well, if we ever need to solve puzzles using stereo we'll let you know.

O: [laughs] Hey, I didn't say we needed it for recording, I said it's annoying.  Now catch up with me, will you?

C: I don't know how to do this!

O: You’re just a jet!

[SS: Thundercracker continues moving slowly forward.  Starscream turns around and comes towards the other players before using his thrusters to speed off again.]

S: How do you go fast?

O: Well, um-

C: If you hold right- right-click, you move super fast.

S: OH.

[SS: Starscream disappears off into the distance, Skywarp activates his thrusters and proceeds to fly around erratically, and Thundercracker follows shortly afterwards.]

C: Yeah, I know, I wish I would have known that when we were doing Escalation [game mode].

S: I’m good at-

O: [quietly] Oh, this is not the right way.

[OS: Starscream flies into a dead end and turns around to go back the direction he came.]

S: Where are we supposed to go?

O: Over here.

[OS: Starscream heads towards a doorway, transforming and landing on the platform.  Some sort of round machine detaches itself from the wall up ahead.

Skywarp: What is THAT?

Thundercracker: An Autobot probe.  We should avoid it to prevent detection.]

C: Can I shoot it?

[Starscream: Like that puny probe could stop me.  Blast them and get on with it!

CS: Skywarp flies forward in jet mode and shoots the probe, destroying it.]

C: Ha!  What do they mean, ‘avoid it’?

S: Ahh!

[CS: Thundercracker flies by, bouncing off the floor.]

C: You can just blow it up!

S: -up!

O: Sorry guys, once sec. [Owls makes another attempt to get her headphones working.]

C: Sure, let’s take a quick pause.

[SS: All the jets stop, and Thundercracker begins looking around at their surroundings.]

O: You like, cut in.

C: Let's have storytime!  Thundercracker, tell Skywarp a story!

O & S: [laugh]

S: Life is short, and then you die!

C: Holy crap!

A: [laugh]

O: Okay-

C: But we're late millions of years old, built from naturally-occurring gears and levers!

O & S: [laugh]

O: And naturally-occurring thrusters, apparently.  Anyway, let's go, I'm just gonna have to live with this.  That’s annoying.

[SS: Everyone begins moving forward again.]

C: And naturally occur- occurring combustible fuel sources.

S: Ah!

[OS: Starscream flies ahead, and a drone begins draining his health with a blue beam.  Shortly after, it is destroyed by Thundercracker.]

O: Thank you.  Far more polite than Starscream would ever be, but that's fine.

[CS: Skywarp is being targeted by another drone.]

C: Ah!  Ah!  This one’s draining my brain!

O: Where are you?

[Thundercracker: I have never traveled this deeply into Cybertron’s interior before.

Skywarp: [groans] You are as boring as ever, Thundercracker.]

C: Half dead.

[SS: Thundercracker moves slowly ahead leaving the other two behind.  The location marker for their next objective is ticking done off to the right of the screen.]

S: Oh, I think we’re supposed- I think we’re working on a timer?

O: Uh, I don’t think so.

[OS: Starscream takes out the last of the drones.]

S: Ohh~

O: That’s not a timer, that's how close we are to a thing.

S: Oh.

[OS: Starscream flies towards the opening the other two Seekers have disappeared through but transforms before he actually reaches the platform, falling down.]

O: Oh no!  Okay, that was dumb.

[OS: Starscream lands on some convenient pipes and transforms back into jet mode.]

S: Shit, was I not supposed to do the thing I did?

O: I don't know, I'm not there yet!

[SS: Skywarp is standing on a platform off to the left shooting at some moving pods on the other side of the large room he and Thundercracker are in.  The pods are being moved up a wall and into a large door that is opening and closing.]

C: Huh.

S: Or are we supposed to go in there?

C: I have no clue.  Let's do it!

S: [laughs]

[CS: Skywarp jumps up and transforms, attempting to enter while the door is open, but is stopped by an invisible wall.

Skywarp: Hey!  I don’t make a habit out of blowing you up!]

C: Oh nope, apparently that's bad.

[OS: Starscream flies upwards in a jerky motion.]

C: It really bothers me that there's not just like a, ‘fly up’ button.

Note: There is- we just didn’t realize it.  It’s a bit more obvious in Fall of Cybertron, but it is the same button in both games.

O: Right?  It's very annoying.

[OS: Starscream transforms and lands in a hallway, walking over to the nearby door panel and activating it.]

S: Yeah.

S: I'm just gonna be a plane.

A: [laughs]

[SS: The door opens, revealing an Autobot who fires on the party.

Autobot: Decepticons!

The Autobot runs off camera, leaving the Seekers in front of some sort of laser grid that is keeping them from advancing.

Starscream: What is this?  Some kind of Autobot trap?

Thundercracker: It’s an enemy detection barrier.

Skywarp: So it’s a trap!]

O: [snorts]

[CS: Starscream moves back and forth in front of the barrier and Skywarp and Thundercracker fire on the edges of the barrier.]

O: [quietly] Alright… how do we get around this?

[Thundercracker: The power conduits along the floors should direct us to its power source.]

O: I got stuck here last time and then felt like a dummy.

[OS: Skywarp transforms and shoots a glowing spot on the wall the power conduit was leading to, deactivating the barrier.

Starscream: Stupid Autobots.  To think their measly tricks could ever fool Starscream.]

S: Oh, how did you…?

O: He shot something.

C: I just shot- I just shot where the power conduit went.

O: Yeah.

S: Oh.

C: It was this big thing with all-

O: You know, the smart thing.

[SS: Skywarp walks over to the destroyed power conduit, and as he walks away Thundercracker shoots at it.]

C: [laughs]

[Thundercracker: The power core has to be somewhere in this room.]

C: Alright Starscream, what's our mission?

O: Ugh, to kill my headphones with a greasy spoon.

[OS: Starscream walks up to another barrier and uses the scope of his Null Ray to get a better view at the room on the other side.]

O: Uh… we need to kill the power conduit.

S: Oh-

C: Do more power conduit stuff-

[OS: Skywarp shoots at the doorframe in jet mode and Starscream walks away, seeing an open area off to the right that Thundercracker is floating in front of.]

S: Uh…

O: Or maybe we go over here?  Can’t remember.

[OS: Starscream transforms and flies through a narrow hallway, over the same blue energon substance as before.]

C: I don’t know.

[OS: Starscream navigates the narrower hallway and lands on in front of another barrier on the platform at the end.  He transforms and shoots the power conduit visible on the other side, deactivating the barrier.]

O: Aha!

[Starscream: Pathetic machinery.]

O: [snorts]

[SS: Thundercracker follows behind a running Starscream, while still in jet mode.]

O: [laughs] I'm sorry, I just love you guys following along as jets, it's hilarious.

S: [laughs]

[SS: The group exits the hallway into a small room with a health box and an ammo box off to the left.]

O: Uh, who needs health?

S: Uh, I need ammo?

O: Go ahead and take it.

C: I have two things of health.

S: Oh-

C: I’m gonna grab it.

S: Someone take health.

[CS: Thundercracker takes the ammo, and Skywarp grabs the ammo.  They both move over to the ledge Starscream is standing on.  Below, there is a group of 4 Autobots standing next to each other with their backs to the party, listening to a large Zeta Prime hologram in the middle of the room.

Zeta Prime: Autobots, this is Zeta Prime.  Be on high alert!  The Decepticons are planning to re-activate the Energon Bridge.  This would grant them access to an unstable energy source powerful enough to jeopardize the entire planet.  Any Decepticons activity must be reported immediately, and all Decepticons are to be shot on sight!  Zeta Prime out!

OS: Starscream watches the Autobots through his scope until Zeta Prime finishes speaking and then he immediately destroys a few of them before backing away from the ledge to reload his gun.

Starscream: How boring!  I’ve read more entertaining maintenance reports.

Autobot 1: Alert!  Alert!

SS: Thundercracker is shot by the remaining Autobots.]

S: [distressed noises]

[Autobot 2: Focus your fire on that Decepticon!

Starscream: None can resist us!]

C: I guess there are missiles?

[SS: Skywarp and Thundercracker take out the last Autobot.  Skywarp and Starscream begin flying around the room exploring and Skywarp shoots the remaining explosive canisters on the ground.  The hallway leading out of the room is blocked by another barrier.

Skywarp: That was easy!

Thundercracker: The others will likely be tougher.  I suggest we proceed with caution.]

O: Who was actually suggesting caution there?

[Skywarp: My neural circuitry is stinging.  Getting past this thing is impossible!

Starscream: Keep looking you fool.  The answer is here somewhere!]

O: [snorts]

[CS: Skywarp finds a door up near the top of the room that is being held shut by some clamps.  He shoots the clamps and enters the room, where another power conduit is visible on the wall.]

C: So, I guess there’s a door up above?  And I found a conduit.

[CS: Skywarp shoots the conduit and exits the way he came.]

O: Sweet.

S: And I just shot the door that the Autobots were in front of or something?  Or someone just did?  I don’t know.

[OS: Starscream and Thundercracker enter the hallway that was previously blocked.]

C: Well, it is polite to knock.

O: What? [laughs]

C: It's- she shot the door.  So she was knocking.  That's how Transformers knock, right?  With their gun?

[OS: The party enters a room that is divided in half by a drop across the center of the room.  On the other side of the crevice, several Autobots run into view.

Autobot: [shouting]

Skywarp: Rockets!

Starscream: Quickly, get to cover!]

O: I mean, that sounds right.  I don't know why that wouldn't be right.

[OS: Starscream takes several shoots at the opposing Autobots using the Scatter Blaster (shotgun), which isn’t very effective at his current range.

Thundercracker: My scans indicate that door should lead us to the next canyon.]

O: Oh my god, why?

[SS: The group takes out most of the Autobots visible on the other ledge.

Starscream: They fall so easily!

SS: Everyone flies over the gap to reach the other side, where Skywarp and Thundercracker take down the remaining Autobot from the group prior.

Starscream: Let all that see Starscream tremble in fear!]

S: Mmm.

C: The best part about being a jet is infinite ammo.

S: Mmm.

O: I forgot about that, that is pretty nice, right?

C: [laughs]

S: What do you mean infinite- OH!

C & O: [laugh]

C: That was the best! [laughs]

[SS: The group takes out another group of Autobots around the corner.  Thundercracker staying in jet mode to take advantage of the infinite ammo.]

S: That's nice.  I appreciate that.  Ohh~

C: Yeah, somehow I'm still getting hit though.  I'm still down to half health.

[OS: The groups another corner to find a third group of Autobots.  The group fires on them.

Autobot: Launching rockets!

Skywarp: I got another one!]

C: I think it's cuz the missiles come after you if you're in jet mode.

S: [distressed noises]

O: Down here?  Or do we go the other way?

S: Um-

[OS: Starscream flies over to what looks like a hole in the floor and looks at it before turning around and spying some ammo.]

O: No, that’s not the right- BULLETS!

[OS: Starscream runs through the ammo, but doesn’t pick it up.]

O: Maybe?  Why can't I pick it up!?!

C: They aren't flak bullets, are they?

[SS: Activates a console opening the nearby door.]

S: I just opened a door?

[SS: An Autobot charges forward from a small group, activating a glowy blue shield on their frame.

Autobot: DIE!]

S: Oh, whoops, sorry.

C: This is what happens when you don't knock!  People get very angry.

[Autobot: Decepticons!  Seal the door!

CS: The rest of the Autobots run out a doorway behind them and seal the door.  The party takes out the lone Autobot.

Skywarp: Those punks locked us out!

Starscream: Stop whining and find another way in!]

C: So wait, what are we doing here, exactly?

O: Uh, we're trying to turn the space crack bridge back on.

[OS: Starscream walks over to an opening in the floor and jumps down.

Thundercracker: My scans show an energon deposit beneath us.]

C: The space crack bridge?

O: The space crack bridge.

[Starscream: Perfect!  There may be a cave below!]

C: Okay.  Because-

S: It's cave time!  I don’t like caves.

[Skywarp: Where are we?

Starscream: We’re NOT where we NEED to be, Skywarp--so keep moving!

SS: Thundercracker and Skywarp follow Starscream down through the floor and into another underground room in their jet modes.  The underground room is crisscrossed by pipes and flowing energon.  The energeron is significantly closer to the party than in previous rooms because the ceilings are lower.

C: Because we need to get our new Lord and Savior, Megatron, his fix.

S: [laughs]

[Thundercracker: Crude energon is highly volatile, and flying this close to it is very dangerous.  We should proceed with caution.

OS: Starscream transforms and the group flies forward]

O: No, no, no, no, no, not Lord and Savior, Starscream's new squeeze.

C: Right.

O: [laughs]

[Skywarp: Tighten your logic circuits, would you Thundercracker?  It can’t be THAT bad.]

C: This is-

S: His new boy toy.

C: -just one big, complicated booty call for Starscream?

O & S: [laugh]

O: YUP!  The last level was a drug run, this is a booty call!

A: [laughs]

[SS: The party reaches an area where they can go up.  Starscream activates his thrusters and bumps into the ceiling before maneuvering his way out.  Skywarp zips past flying erratically, as Thundercracker brings up the rear flying slowly.]

C: Oh my gosh, I’m flying drunk!

O: [laughs] So you’re Skywarp, got it.

C: It’s hard to fly when you move fast!

[CS: Skywarp continues to fly erratically.]

S: [laughs]

O: That’s why you do it in little bursts!

C: I'm sure there's an innuendo in there somewhere.

[CS: Starscream flies past, USING HIS THRUSTERS CORRECTLY.]

O: [screechy voice] “Some of us know how to use our thrusters, Skywarp!”

C: [laughs]

S: I-

O: Sound about right?

[OS: Thundercracker bumps into Starscream.]

C: I'm sorry, boss! [laughs]  Oh no.  Boss, Thundercracker is lost.

O: [laughs]

[SS: Thundercracker is flying in the middle of a room, turning around slowly.  Skywarp zooms over.]

S: [laughs] Yes, I am where- shoot

C: Things got too steamy for ‘em.

[OS: Starscream is in a different location than the other two, shooting at a bunch of turrets and Autobots.]

S: Where are you- where the fuck are we supposed to be going?

C: Through the-

O: Uh, just through the cave, that’s all I got.

C: Through the waterfall.

S: Oh.

[SS: Thundercracker moves down lower and enters a cave behind the waterfall.  Skywarp flies ahead of him.]

C: You, no, you wanna go down.  There you go.

S: Yes, I- I did see that but it- when you guys are going- when I can see your names through the walls it's not very... cohesive for me, okay?

[OS: Starscream is continuing to shoot Autobots and turrets.]

C: Makes sense.

S: Sorry, I am NOT drunk flying.

[CS: Skywarp activates his thrusters and catches up with Starscream, turning to shoot at the remaining turrets.]

C: [laughs] Sure, sure.

[Skywarp: No hard feelings, right?

SS: Thundercracker catches up with the other two and joins in the fray.]

S: Ah, fuck.

[OS: With the Autobots vanquished, Starscream lands and transforms.]

O: Oh, I desperately want ammo, I'm like completely out [of non-jet ammo]. [laughs] I can't shoot worth shit as a jet, apparently.

O: Also, I need health.

S: There's ammo here, and heals.

[OS: Starscream runs over to a health chest, destroying it and grabbing the health.]

O: Okay, where’s the am-

[OS: Starscream turns and sees the ammo box, running over and destroying it as well.]

O: Oh, there’s the ammo.  Oh sweet god, I have sharp- uh, I have a sniper rifle shit again, okay.

[Starscream: We’re getting close!  The next entrance is just on the far side of this canyon.

A cinematic starts, as the party enters a large empty area, and a large ship with a whole bunch of Autobots inside drops down from above.]

S: Oh, goody.

C: How does Starscream know that?

O: Scans.  Bullshit.  It's a very complicated booty call, honey.

S: I don't know, he worked here?

C: [laughs]

O: I don’t think he did…

C: It’s like his old office?

[The large ship generates some sort of barrier to keep the party from advancing, and then begins firing mortars from several large cannons on it’s topside.]

O: [laughs before continuing in a screechy voice]  “This’ll show them for kicking me out!  Sleeping with the boss, HA!”

C: “Should have installed a coffee machine!”

[OS: The screen reads, “New Objective: Destroy the shield generator.

Thundercracker: The Autobot ship is generating an energy shield over the entrance!

Starscream: I can see that for myself, Thundercracker.  Enough babbling--destroy it!

Thundercracker: Target the mortars first!

CS: Skywarp flies over to the drop ship and transforms, hitting the mortars with his physical attack before swapping to his guns.]

S: [sighs]

[Skywarp: This thing is as crazy as I am!]

O: [snorts]

[Starscream: Just blast it!  It breaks, like everything else!

SS: Thundercracker is shooting at the mortars, swapping targets as they are destroyed.]

C: I think I did this in Super Star Wars once.

O: [laughs] I mean, probably?

[OS: Starscream is shooting at the mortars.  Autobots are seen flying in close proximity in the background as well as the remaining mortar guns shooting rounds up into the air that disperse and rain down.]

C: What is shooting at us!?

O: Uh, probably the Autobots.

S: Yeah.

[SS: Thundercracker destroys another mortar.]

S: The ship?

O: I tried to take out the motors- the mortars I could see.

[Starscream: Excellent!  Now, target the Aerialbots!

Skywarp: I’ll show them some REAL flying!

CS: Skywarp flies into a group of enemy Autobots, destroying a target, but his health dropping below 1 bar, before he flies out of range.]

S: Ah.  Oh, sorry.

[OS: Starscream is destroying enemy Autobots, when the downed ally icon appears off to his right.]

C: Oh no, I'm down.

[Skywarp: Here comes another wave!

OS: Starscream transforms into bot mode and begins to fall before transforming back into vehicle mode.]

O: Oh shit!  Why did I do that!?

S: Oh, hold on.  Uh…

[SS: Thundercracker flies over to Skywarp and begins to revive him.  Several Autobots are hovering around above Skywarp, and Thundercracker begins to take fire.]

S: I'm holding ‘E’ to revive!

C: Thank you.  I'm very bad at staying alive in the air.

[OS: Skywarp is revived and the whole party resumes firing on the Autobots.]

S: So am I?

[OS: Starscream takes heavy damage.]

O: Oh my god!!!

[SS: Thundercracker goes down.]

S: Sorry, I'm out.

C: Alright, I'll come get you.

[CS: Skywarp flies towards Thundercracker but overshoots and has to stop and turn around.]

C: Oh no, there’s too many of them!

[CS: Skywarp is still trying to maneuver his way over to Thundercracker, but several Autobots are firing on him at the same time.]

C: There’s too many, I can’t revive you!

[CS: Another downed ally icon appears to Skywarp’s left.]

O: I’m dead too.

C: No, no, why!?

S: [snickers]

C: THERE’S TOO MANY!

[OS: The Mission Failed screen appears.]

O: Goodbye cruel world. [sighs]

S: Well, hopefully, it's not gonna toss us too far back from where we were?

[OS: Owls selects, “Restart from Last Checkpoint”.]

O: I think we spawn right before there, because I kept dying there, uh, on- when on my one player playthrough.

[OS: The screen reads, “New Objective: Find the Hidden Underground Entrance.”

Starscream: We’re getting close!  The next entrance is just on the far side of this canyon.

The same cinematic from before starts, with the drop ship dropping down into the canyon from above, generating the shield, attacking the party with mortar rounds, and releasing Aerialbots to attack the Seekers.]

C: This part is hard!

O: Yeah!  I know, it sucks!

C: Like, there’s no negotiating.

O: And you have to be in the air, because like, landing on the plane does not- or wha- landing on the ship doesn't make things ton easier for ya.

C: I think we're gonna have to focus on taking out the little guys.

O: Well, we need to take out the cannons [mortars] too - otherwise you'll really get fucked over.

C: Is there a finite amount of guys though?

O: I think so?  But I don't remember.

[OS: The screen reads, “New Objective: Destroy the shield generator.]

C: Alright, well I guess we'll rush the cannons then.

[Thundercracker: The Autobot ship is generating an energy shield over the entrance!

Starscream: I can see that for myself, Thundercracker.  Enough babbling--destroy it!

OS: The party moves forward and begins shooting at the mortars.]

O: Either that, or if you guys want to focus on the little ones I’ll focus on the cannons?  Either works.

[Thundercracker: Target the mortars first!]

Skywarp: This thing is as crazy as I am!

C: Alright, I'm gonna swap over to just focusing on the little guys now.

[CS: Skywarp zips off towards the back of the ship.]

C: There they are, they're coming out of the back of the ship.

[Starscream: Excellent!  Now, target the Aerialbots!

Skywarp: I’ll show them some REAL flying!]

Skywarp: Here comes another wave!

OS: Starscream continues shooting the mortars.  A downed ally icon appears to his left.]

S: Ah, well, I’m out.

[OS: Starscream transforms into robot mode, dropping down before transforming back into vehicle mode and zipping towards Thundercracker.]

C: Oh crap.

S: Sorry.

C: I can't find you.

S: I am towards the rear of the ship.

[OS: Starscream overshoots Thundercracker and has to turn around, while taking heavy fire from the multiple Autobots hovering over Thundercracker.]

O: Oh dammit!

S: You’re out too?

O: No, not yet yet.

O: Ugh, I’m try-

C: I- there- there you are.

O: Now I am.

C: Nooo!

[CS: Skywarp is downed and the Mission Failed screen displays briefly, before loading at the checkpoint again.]

O: Try to stay more towards the middle, because it's really, really hard when like, everybody's spread out everywhere?

[CS: The screen reads, “New Objective: Find the Hidden Underground Entrance.”

Starscream: We’re getting close!  The next entrance is just on the far side of this canyon.]

C: Um, they spawn in at the rear of the ship and they're sitting ducks while they run out.  So I'm still going to stay in the rear.

O: That's fine.

[CS: The same cinematic from before starts, but is skipped.  The screen reads, “New Objective: Destroy the shield generator.”]

O: Yes, can we-? There we go. [laughs] I was like, do we need to watch this again?  The answer is no.

C: But it’s so pretty!

[Thundercracker: The Autobot ship is generating an energy shield over the entrance!

Starscream: I can see that for myself, Thundercracker.  Enough babbling--destroy it!

Skywarp: Target the mortars first!

CS: The party flies in and all target the mortars, taking out three of them in rapid succession.

Skywarp: This thing is as crazy as I am!

Starscream: Just blast it!  It breaks, like everything else!

OS: Starscream and Thundercracker continue to attack the mortars.  Starscream is fired on by Aerialbots and his health drops to under 1 bar before he flies out of range.]

O: [quietly] Godammit.

[Starscream: Excellent!  Now, target the Aerialbots!

CS: Skywarp is at the rear of the ship shooting Aerialbots as they run out of the ship, before they’re able to transform into vehicle mode.

Skywarp: I’ll show them some REAL flying!

OS: Starscream transforms and lands on the ship, taking out one of the Aerialbots with his Null Ray.  He’s then fired on and transforms and flies off.

Thundercracker: Here comes another wave!]

O: Oh, dammit!

[Starscream: The blast doors are open!  Quickly!]

S: Uh…

[SS: Thundercracker hovers around the front of the dropship looking around.]

S: So, I’m-

[Skywarp: Watch out for those rocket snipers!

SS: A downed ally icon appears in the distance.]

O:  Dammit!  Dammit!  I’m down.

S: Oh shit.

C: Alright.

[Starscream: Enough of this nonsense!  We'll bring this annoyance down from the INSIDE.  Fly in and target its power core!

CS: Skywarp and Starscream take out an Aerialbot and Skywarp flies over to the downed Starscream.]

C: You can shoot while you’re down, so try and cover for me.

O: [quietly] If I can find them…

[CS: Starscream sort of scoots away from Thundercracker and Skywarp while firing on some of the Aerialbots still on the drop ship.]

C: Hey!  No, don't move away from us!

[OS: Skywarp revives Starscream.]

C: There we go.

O: [screechy voice] I LIVE!

[OS: The down ally icon appears on the left side of the screen.]

S: I'm out.  Shit.

[CS: Skywarp turns around and flies back over to where Starscream is reviving Thundercracker.

Starscream: None can resist us!  For glory!]

C: [laughs] For glory!

O: For getting my ass kicked.

S: [laughs]

[CS: Skywarp flies over to the opened portion of the drop ship and continues shooting at the Autobots inside.]

O: Okay, there we go.

S: Thank you. Oh!  Apparently I was not by the rear of the ship, I was by the front!

C: I think the ship just opened up.

O: Yeah.

[SS: Thundercracker enters the ship behind Skywarp as they both transform into robot mode.  Thundercracker picks up some health while Skywarp fires on Autobots.]

C: Alright, there’s health on my right, or my left, rather.

O: There's some on each, I'm gonna take this one.

C: I have two bars so I'm probably good for now.

[Autobot: Close the blast doors, and seal the ship!  We’ll trap them inside!]

Skywarp: Trap us?

Thundercracker: Orders, Starscream?

Starscream: Hahahaha!  Those idiots locked in here with their power core!  Plant a detpack on it!

OS: Starscream runs around shooting at Autobots before going down.]

O: Ugh!  I'm down, help.

S: Oh shi- shoot.

[CS: Thundercracker is off to the side reviving Starscream.  Skywarp chases down Autobots with a combination of gunfire and melee attacks, before going down as well.]

C: Ah, I'm down as well.

S: Uh, where are you?  Oh.

O: ARGH!

S: How am I not-

[SS: Thundercracker walks over to Skywarp and begins to revive him.  Another downed ally icon appears on the right hand side of the screen.]

O: I’m down again.

[SS: Thundercracker continues to try and revive Skywarp but also goes down when an Autobot walks up and shoots him at point blank range.]

S: Well damn it, so am I.

O: At least we start from here [after the ship has opened up].

S: Well, I mean we’re…

O: Oh fucking rockets!

S: Oh, the audio seems like it’s gone for me?

C: Oh, you lost audio?

S: I don’t know why, but I can’t hear the game anymore-

O: Did you accidentally turn it down?

S: -or you guys.

[Autobot: Close the blast doors, and seal the ship!  We’ll trap them inside!]

C: We can’t get into the ship anymore!

S: All my stuff is...uh, muted?  Why is my stuff muted?

[The video disappears and some white text is visible on a black background.]

Note (from sound editor, which is also Chezni):

Unfortunately at this point, we had a SNAFU with Specs' audio and had to restart the game.

Due to the restart, Specs' audio and footage became unusable due to a spike in her game volume that she corrects in about 16 minutes.

Don't worry!  You can still see and hear her in Owls' and Chezni's footage until the correction, which will be used until then.

Sorry for the interruption!

[OS: The game loads back at the checkpoint before the battle with the drop ship started.  The screen reads, “New Objective: Find the Hidden Underground Entrance.”  On the lower left the text, “Chezni has joined the game,” and “Specspectacle has joined the game,” is visible.]

O: [singing]  Dada dat dat dat dada da da.

S: If we don’t- mm.

C: Ah, hey, we’re back!

[Starscream: We’re getting close!  The next entrance is just on the far side of this canyon.

The same cinematic from before starts, but is skipped.  The screen reads, “New Objective: Destroy the shield generator.”]

C: Oh no!  We gotta do this again.

S: Ah, pfft.

[Thundercracker: The Autobot ship is generating an energy shield over the entrance!

Starscream: I can see that for myself, Thundercracker.  Enough babbling--destroy it!

Thundercracker: Target the mortars first!

OS: The screen reads, “New Objective: Destroy the shield generator.  The party flies forward and attacks the mortars.]

Skywarp: This thing is as crazy as I am!

Starscream: Just blast it!  It breaks, like everything else!]

S: Oh.

[Starscream: Excellent!  Now, target the Aerialbots!

Skywarp: I’ll show them some REAL flying!

CS: Skywarp continues to fly around and shoot the mortars before swapping to the Aerialbots.  A downed ally icon appears on the lower left of the screen.]

S: Oh.  Sorry, I’m out guys.

C: No worries.  I’m always amazed at the fact that while you’re flying, at like, light speed the enemies still hit you.

[Skywarp: Here comes another wave!]

S: Uh…

C: I’m sorry, I can’t, there was too much fire power.

O: Oh!

[OS: Starscream flies over to Thundercracker but is taken out along with Skywarp and the Mission Failed screen appears.]

O: I’m dead too.

S: So am I.

O: Oh my god, I hate this checkpoint!

[OS: Owls selects, “Restart from Last Checkpoint”.]

O: I hate this level, I hate this-

C: Shake off the rust.

[The screen reads, “New Objective: Find the hidden underground entrance.”]

O: Uh, no, there is no rust!  This part just sucks, it sucked it one player!

C: Shake off the rust!

[Starscream: We’re getting close!  The next entrance is just on the far side of this canyon.]

O: OH MY GOD, you’re a jerk.

C: The space rust.  What's the super rust called?

[OS: The same cinematic from before starts, but is skipped.  The screen reads, “New Objective: Destroy the shield generator.”]

O: Cosmic rust, dear?

C: Yeah, shake off the cosmic rust!

O: [screechy voice] “Only if you're Megatron!”

[CS: The party flies forward and attacks the mortars.

Thundercracker: The Autobot ship is generating an energy shield over the entrance!

Starscream: I can see that for myself, Thundercracker.  Enough babbling--destroy it!

Skywarp: Target the mortars first!]

C: Cosmic rust, it's coarse, and rough...

O: And gets everywhere.

C & O: [laugh]

[Skywarp: This thing is as crazy as I am!

Starscream: Just blast it!  It breaks, like everything else!

CS: Skywarp swaps over to attacking the Aerialbots.]

O: Oh my god!  Go away!

[Starscream: Excellent!  Now, target the Aerialbots!

Skywarp: I’ll show them some REAL flying!]

C: Oh my gosh, I'm definitely gonna die here.

[OS: Starscream continues to shoot at Aerialbots.]

S: Oh, I'm out, sorry guys.  I’m in the worst spot.

[OS: Starscream transforms into bot mode, dropping down and grabbing some energon before transforming back into vehicle mode and flying over to Thundercracker… who is awkwardly hanging in the air nose first into the drop ship.  The area is slanted, so it’s more difficult to maneuver around, but Starscream manages to get underneath him and revives him, while taking fire from nearby Aerialbots.]

C: That is a pretty bad spot!

S: [laughs]

C: I don't think I can…

S: [continues laughing even harder]

C: Like, those guys are just right there.

S: Oh.

O: Oh my god!

[Thundercracker: More reinforcements?

OS: Starscream flies off to get out of firing range of the Aerialbots, but another downed ally icon appears behind him and he turns around midair.]

O: I can't get everyone!

S: [laughs]

C: Well, you've got 700 seconds for me.

[OS: Starscream flies over to Skywarp and revives him.  Yet another downed ally icon appears to the left.]

O: Oh my god, GUYS!!

S: [continues to laugh harder]

[OS: Starscream zips over to Thundercracker and revives him, while already on low health and taking even more fire from Aerialbots.]

O: I need you to not!  I’m gonna die!

[Starscream: The blast doors are open!  Quickly!

Skywarp: Watch out for those rocket snipers!]

C: We did it!  We did it!

[Starscream: Enough of this nonsense!  We'll bring this annoyance down from the INSIDE.  Fly in and target its power core!]

S: Mm-mm.

[CS: Skywarp flies into the drop ship, transforming into robot mode and shooting at the Autobots inside.]

C: Oh my goodness.

S: Shit, shit!

[Autobot: Close the blast doors, and seal the ship!  We’ll trap them inside!]

O: I am inside, I cannot help.

S: Um.

[Skywarp: Trap us?

Thundercracker: Orders, Starscream?

CS: Thundercracker returns to jet mode.]

S: Shi- uh.

O: Where are you?

C: Where are you are you, Specs?

[CS: Skywarp turns around and sees that the door he and Starscream had entered through is no longer open.

Starscream: Hahahaha!  Those idiots locked in here with their power core!  Plant a detpack on it!]

S: [laughs]

O: If you're outside, we can't help, we’re stuck inside!

S: I’m outside!

C: Oh my god.

O: Of course you are!

S: [laughs] I’m sorry!

O: Oh well, at least we got the stupid door open, right?

C: That’s true.

S: Uh.

C: You're good- don't worry Skywarp- er, Thundercracker, you're completely safe out there!

O & S: [laugh]

C: No harm will come to you!

S: [laughs]

[CS: Starscream and Skywarp continue to maneuver around inside the ship taking out Autobots.  Skywarp goes down, while at the same time another downed ally icon appears offscreen to his left.]

C: Oh gosh, I’m down.

S: So am I, sorry.

O: Oh my god.

S: [laughs]

[CS: Skywarp takes out an Autobot while downed, and Starscream runs over and begins to revive him.]

C: Please save your poor little jet.

S: [laughs]

[CS: Skywarp is revived, he then transforms and follows Starscream into another section of the ship.]

O: You're so tiny and adorable.

[CS: Skywarp fires on yet more Autobots.]

O: [laughs] Seriously, you’re like a little itty bitty little jet when I’m in uh, robot mode, it’s great.

S: I blew up.

[CS: Skywarp is in a fire fight with an Autobot when the screen suddenly goes dark and the Mission Failed screen appears.]

C: Wait, what!?!

O: Well, she was outside!  She was outside and she was- and we couldn't get to her.

[OS: Owls selects, “Restart from Last Checkpoint”.]

S: [laughs]

Note: Apparently, there was lone Decepticon still outside that killed poor Thundercracker in cold blood, unfortunately, Specs footage was still unusable at this point, hence no visual.

[OS: The screen reads, “New Objective: Destroy the shield generator.”]

S: Sorry.

[Starscream: The blast doors are open!  Quickly!

Skywarp: Watch out for those rocket snipers!]

C: But how!?  What hurt you?

White text is overlaid on top of the screen: *Specs makes weird noises because her ears are starting to hurt…*

[Starscream: Enough of this nonsense!  We'll bring this annoyance down from the INSIDE.  Fly in and target its power core!]]

S: Mm.

C: Alright I got-

S: I’m inside now!

C: Hooray!

[Autobot: Close the blast doors, and seal the ship!  We’ll trap them inside!

OS: Starscream has entered the ship and transformed, taking out an Autobot with the Null Ray.  A down ally icon appears to his left.]

S: But I’m also dead!

C: Uh, un-hooray.

[OS: Starscream makes his way over to Thundercracker.

Skywarp: Trap us?

Thundercracker: Orders, Starscream?

Starscream: Hahahaha!  Those idiots locked in here with their power core!  Plant a detpack on it!

CS: Skywarp walks over to the power core and plants an explosive on it.]

S: Ah shoot.  Gosh darnit, who am I supposed to- gah!  I don’t like you.

[Autobot Ship: Warning!  Warning!  Warning!

The dropship begins to come to pieces around the party.

The screen reads, “New Objective: Escape the Autobot Dropship.]

S: I’m down.

[CS: Skywarp walks over to the downed Thundercracker.]

C: I got ya.

[Starscream: Unbelievable!  These Autobots are dumber than Skywarp!]

S: Thank you.

[Thundercracker: Perhaps, Starscream, but have you considered an escape route for US?]

S: Ah.

[Starscream: Try the upper deck!  Hurry!

OS: Thundercracker is revived, and Starscream transforms into jet mode and flies up to the second level of the drop ship.]

S: Uh.

C: I think we need to- yeah, go up.

[OS: The doorway in front of the party is sealed.

Skywarp: They sealed it off!]

S: Yeah, yeah, I kind of figured.

[OS: The front part of the ship falls away, and the part transforms into jet mode to make their exit.

Starscream: Now’s our chance!  Fly through the hole!]

O: [snorts]

C: No comment.

O: [laughs]

C: No comment.

[Skywarp: Dumber than Skywarp?  I’ll show YOU dumb, Starscream!

Starscream: You always do.

The screen reads, “New Objective: Continue your search for the underground.”

OS: The party flies forward, transforming and landing on the platform the shield generator was blocking.  Starscream runs forward and smashes an ammo chest before turning around and seeing some grenades in the corner.]

O: Okay, we've got ammo, grenades…

S: Uh…

O: Where's- where's- there's a Chezni.

[CS: Skywarp flies up and lands on the platform Starscream and Thundercracker are already on.]

O: You're always lagging behind Skywarp.

C: You know what?!

O: [laughs]

C: You know what?!

[CS: Skywarp starts running away from Starscream.]

C: ...I don’t know what.

[OS: Starscream chases after Skywarp.]

O: What are you- what are you gonna do?  You gonna run away?  We are the only two that will have you, and you know it!

C: [laughs]

O: Get back here Skywarp!

[CS: The party runs into a hallway, a shield chest is visible off to their right.]

O: [laughs] Does anyone need heal-

S: Uh, is that heals?

O: Yes.

S: Cuz I could use-

O: Go ahead.

C: It’s a shield not heals.

O: Well, it’ll still help.

S: Thank you.

O: I also thought it fully healed you, but perhaps I’m wrong.

[CS: A cinematic plays of the Seekers running into a room where a creepy looking Autobot is standing, before it jumps off the platform, disappearing in a flash of electricity.]

S: Oh!

O: What is that?  Oh right, I remember this.

C: That's not a real transformer.

[Skywarp: Did you see that?

Thundercracker: You mean that creepy looking that that just jumped over the side?

Skywarp: Yah.

Thundercracker: Nope.  I didn’t see anything.

Starscream: I should’ve left you two on the station.]

O: Uh, I’m gonna take this unless you guys want something- want it.

[OS: Starscream walks over to a Plasma Cannon (Charge) and swaps out his Scattershot for it.]

O: I dunno if I’ll like it, but we’ll see.

[Skywarp: Now this is some serious bang for our buck!]

S: Are we jumping?

C: What is- oh, nothing.

O: Yup.

[OS: Starscream walks over to the ledge and jumps down.]

C: We’re jets!  Jets don't jump, St- Thundercracker, they fly!

O: They fall with style! [laughs]

[OS: Starscream walks into a dark room, and the screen shakes.]

S: Wahh!

C: With- yeah, we don’t fall, we fly with style!

[OS: Starscream and Thundercracker are looking around the room.

Skywarp: I think I saw something.

Thundercracker: You think you saw what?

Starscream: SILENCE!  It could be an Autobot cloaker--keep your optics sharp!

CS: Skywarp walks over to an ammo chest before transforming and zipping over to a health chest and running into the energon inside..]

C: There's some ammo over here if anyone needs it.

O: There's a scatter blaster over here?

S: Uh…

C: I already have a scatter blaster.  It's horrible.

[OS: Starscream and Thundercracker are attempting to target one of the cloakers as it becoming visible when charging it’s attack.  Starscream tries to use the Plasma Cannon and charges it up, but the Cloaker disappears again.]

O: Where are they?

[OS: The Plasma Cannon goes off automatically, not hitting anything.]

O: Ugh.

S: Ohh~

[OS: A cloaker shoots Starscream from above.]

O: What the fuck!?  Right…

S: There's-

[CS: Skywarp flies around the room in jet mode, finally seeing one of the cloakers charge up an attack and shoot.]

C: Oh, it's invisible!

S: Yes, it's invisible, man!  Thank you.

C: You got to look for the shimmers.

O: Yeah, I need- oh, where was that other gun?  I need it. [snorts] This is bad.

[CS: Skywarp continues flying around, targeting cloakers with his jet mode’s machine guns when he spots them.  Starscream and Thundercracker are running around on the ground.]

S: Um.

[CS: Skywarp tries to shoot a cloaker but it runs away from him and disappears.]

C: Ah man, they're fast!

O: Ugh.

[OS: Starscream runs around the room trying to shoot things with the Scatter Blaster, with limited success.]

S: God, it’s a fast sucker!

O: It really is.

[OS: Starscream turns into vehicle mode briefly to destroy a cloaker with his machine guns before returning to bot mode.

Starscream: I’m ready to lead!

OS: A downed ally icon appears to the right.]

S: I'm out, sorry!  God, there’s so many of them!

C: Yeah, there's like, a ton all of a sudden.

[OS: Skywarp attempts to revive Thundercracker but is unable because Thundercracker is in vehicle mode and awkwardly angled away from a platform behind him.  Starscream transforms into jet mode and is able to begin reviving Thundercracker.]

O: I got her.

S: Thank you.

[OS: Skywarp runs out from underneath Thundercracker.  The party continues fighting the cloaked Autobots.]

C: I can't move.  I was like, stuck underneath her.

S: Mm.

C: When they- when they attack they charge up a ball of light.

O: Yeah, that's how I've been aiming at ‘em.

[OS: The party takes out the last of the cloakers.

Starscream: Hahaha!  Feel the power of my wrath!  Now, get the power back online so we can move on!]

S: Uh.

O: I didn't realize I could swap weapons [in vehicle mode].  I mean, I kind of figured it out earlier but thank god, I hate machine guns.

[Starscream: Get moving, Decepticons.  We must be getting close.]

S: Is there like-

O: Any health or ammo left in here?

C: I didn’t see any.

[CS: Skywarp flies around the room a bit before zipping through a door into the next room over.  The room is narrow with two openings to a larger area that is swarming with Autobots on a platform in the middle of the area.  There is a gun on the ground in front of the party.

Thundercracker: There it is.  The entrance to the underground.

Starscream: Another shield generator?!  These Autobots are getting on my nerves.]

O: I don’t need- there we go.

S: There’s a Null Ray scope?

O: Oh, I already have one, I can’t pick up another one.

[The screen reads, “New Objective: Deactivate the forcefield.”

Starscream: Bring down those shields!]

C: Uh, I’ll take the Null Ray scope.

[CS: Skywarp walks over and picked up the Null Ray, dropping his Scatter Blaster.]

O: It a sniper rifle.

S: Oh.  Um.  Well, nuts, I’m out!

[OS: Starscream is sniping Autobots when the downed ally icon appears to his right.]

S: Sorry, I’m down.

C: It’s fine, uh, I’ll cover.

[OS: Starscream walks over to Thundercracker and revives him.  Lines coming from the Autobots across the gap show that a large number of them are equipped with sniper rifles, explaining why Thundercracker died so quickly.]

S: Okay, mmm.

[OS: Starscream gets back behind cover and Thundercracker transforms and flies out of the small room the party is in, before being taken out almost immediately.]

S: Mmm, I'm out again.

[OS: Starscream transforms and flies over to Thundercracker to try and revive him.]

O: You need to not fly in here! [laughs]

[OS: Starscream also begins taking heavy fire from the enemy snipers.]

O: Dammit.

C: Shoot.

[OS: Starscream goes down and Thundercracker explodes.]

S: Sorry.

C: No, it's a fine.

[CS: The mission failed screen comes up briefly before restarting at the checkpoint in the room with the Null Ray.  The screen reads, “New Objective: Deactivate the forcefield,” upon loading.

Thundercracker: There it is.  The entrance to the underground.

C: Skywarp suddenly became Italian, “It's a fine!”

[Starscream: Another shield generator?!  These Autobots are getting on my nerves.  Bring down those shields!

CS: Skywarp transforms and enters the large room, flying around the edges, but inevitably takes heavy fire from the enemy snipers.]

S: Umm…oh, jesus- ugh.

[CS: Skywarp is down to 1 bar of health.  The down ally icon appears in the distance.]

S: Shit.  Well, I'm dead again.

[CS: Skywarp lands on a platform and transforms, heading towards a health chest.]

O: Chezni, do you have her?

C: Ah- I’m- um, no. [laughs]

[CS: Skywarp turns away from the chest and transforms, flying over to where Thundercracker is floating.]

O: Uhh…

S: Well, I’m-

C: I’ve got her now, but I’m probably gonna die.

[CS: Skywarp begins reviving Thundercracker but he quickly goes down too.]

C: Yeah, I died trying to do it.

[CS: Thundercracker explodes, and the “Mission Failed,” screen appears.]

S: Sorry.

C: Ah, that's alright.  So that part is probably better if we all stay in that enclosed area.

S: Okay, and then just snipe?

O: YES.

C: Ah, more or less.

[OS: Owls selects, “Restart From Last Checkpoint.”  The screen reads, “New Objective: Deactivate the forcefield,” upon loading.

Thundercracker: There it is.  The entrance to the underground.

Starscream: Another shield generator?!  These Autobots are getting on my nerves.  Bring down those shields!

OS: Starscream snipes 4 Autobots before ducking behind cover to reload.

Starscream: Ahahaha!  For glory!

CS: Skywarp snipes 3 Autobots before looking around at the lessened quantity of Autobots...]

C: I think we're good.  Maybe.

[CS: ...And is then shot at by yet more Autobots.]

C: Ah, I spoke too soon!

[OS: Starscream takes out two targets but the next two are shot by Skywarp.  He then tries to shoot another Autobot higher up on the middle area but misses, needing to reload again.]

O: [quietly] Come on.

S: Ohh~

C: Is that all of them?

O: Almost.

[OS: Starscream takes out the Autobot he previously missed.]

S: Mmm.

[CS: Skywarp transforms and flys over to the middle platform, taking out another Autobot.]

O: At the very least I think it’s most of them.

[OS: Starscream transforms in midair, and uses his energon mace on the enemy below as he’s falling, but doesn’t kill the Autobot.  The Autobot backs up and begins firing on Starscream, dropping him to 1 bar of health]

O: Dammit!

[OS: Starscream attempts to shoot the Autobot with his Null Ray but misses.  He then transforms into vehicle mode and takes him out with his machine gun.]

C: Ah, I’m down.

[OS: Starscream flies over to Skywarp, transforming and beginning to revive him.]

O: I am NOT gonna live through this.

S: Mmm.

[CS: Skywarp is revived and he hops back up.]

C: Thank you.

O: There you go.

S: Mmm.

O: Uhh, you okay?

Note: Keep in mind that Specs can barely hear us, or quite frankly herself, because her game volume is so loud at this point.

C: [Nasally voice] Starscream you're my hero.

[CS: Skywarp dodges fire from an enemy Autobot before running over and taking him out with his physical attack.]

O: [laughs] Now THAT seems like how they- the ways they would tease each other.

[CS: Skywarp uses one of his special moves that allows him to begin spinning the upper potion of his body around in a circle while holding his energon mace and takes out an Autobot.]

S: Mmm.

O: Specs, what’s wrong?

[OS: Starscream takes out an Autobot with the Null Ray, and when he exits the scope mode, Thundercracker is right next to him in vehicle mode.]

C: Yeah, I- where is Specs, actually?

O: She’s with me.

S: I'm right here.

C: Ohh, gosh darn-!

[OS: Starscream continues to snipe Autobots.  Skywarp goes down in front of him.]

C: I’m down again.

S: Mmm.

[OS: Starscream runs over and revives Skywarp.]

S: Ahh.

[Skywarp: The battery casing is opening.]

S: Ahh, okay...

C: This is quite chaotic!

O: A little bit, yeah.

S: No duh!

[OS: Starscream is running low on Null Ray ammo, and not seeing any immediate Autobots runs out from underneath the platform he was under, getting fired on from above immediately.]

O: Oh come on!

C: Come on Decepticons!

[Thundercracker: The shield batteries are exposed.  If we destroy them, we can lower the shield.

OS: Starscream is still under the platform, having swapped over to his Scatter Blaster and trying to take out some nearby Aerialbots (it’s not working terribly well).]

C: Are you... mice bots or are you car bots?!

[OS: The screen reads, “New Objective: Destroy the armor plating.”]

S: We’re fighting planes!

O: Uh, we’re jets? [laughs] We’re fighting jets!

S: I'm out of- shit.

[CS: The party continues fighting the Aerialbots.]

S: Mmm.  Mm.  Mmm.

O: [laughs] I’m sorry!  You're making very, very, many noises though.

[CS: The party takes out the remaining Autobots.  Skywarp flies over to the platform the other two Seekers are on/nearby and heals himself with a nearby health chest.

Starscream: Look out for those sentries, you bumbling idiots!]

C: These are- these are Specs’ concentrating noises.

S: [laughs]

O: [laughs] Is that what we’re calling it?

C: These are Specs’ magic words, do not steal them!

O: [laughs]

[OS: The party is able to destroy the plating on the giant door that was blocked by the shield generator.]

S: I can’t hear you guys very well!

O: [laughs] These are Specs’ magic words, do not steal them!

[OS: The screen reads, “New Objective: Re-route power to the energon bridge.”

The large round door in front of the party opens up and bridge forms from the main platform over to the door.  Starscream flies through the door, and the party enters was looks like a dilapidated tunnel with a bunch of piping and equipment scattered throughout.

Starscream: Move, Decepticons.  Into the tunnels!  We have a Bridge to activate!]

C: Well, whatever they were, seemed like it worked.

S: What?  I can barely hear you guys.

C: Really?

Skywarp: This place gives me the creeps.

Starscream: These tunnels were decommissioned long ago.  We’ll have to activate the power terminals to get the station back online.]

S: Yeah, the game is overpowering everything for me.

C: Did you- is it-

S: OHH!  Because it [the volume] went up to like 50 and I didn't realize it.

C & O: [laugh]

O: All we-

C: That would explain SO MUCH RIGHT NOW!

S: [laughs]

O: We just kept hearing you make noises and I kept asking you what was wrong, and I wasn’t getting a response, and I was like, “Okay…”

A: [laugh]

C: Like, we kept- we kept commenting, we were being like, “Oh hey Specs, how are you?” Like- like no response.

S: [laughs]

[SS: The party moves forward, further into the tunnels.

Skywarp: Incoming!  Take cover!  Wait?!  That’s not Autobot weaponry?!

Thundercracker: Interesting.  I’ve never seen these life forms before.]

C: That’s hilarious.

S: [laughs harder]

[Starscream: Who cares--if they get in my way, BLAST THEM!]

S: But I got things done!  It got- I was helpful, I was useful.

O: Yes!  Yes!

C: True, you died fewer times than I did.

O: Chezni died twice.

C: That’s pretty awesome.

O: If anyone should be ashamed of themselves it should be Chezni.

C: Yup.

O: I don't know what blowing these up does?

[CS: Starscream shoots an object that explodes near Skywarp.]

S: Oh~

C: You're a Decepticon, you love blowing things up, right?

[CS: Some strange mechanical tentacle things pop out of the walls and fly towards the party, but Skywarp destroys them.]

O: [screechy voice] Excuse me, I'm Starscream, I don't waste my ammo on something so trivial.

C: You have people do that for you.

O: [screechy voice] Uh, yes, those people are you.

C: [laughs]

S: Like, I think my performance in the last round is not uh, like, par for the course, probably.

[Starscream: There, just as I told you!  The Energon Bridge Terminal.  Find a way inside and activate it!

OS: The party continues onwards, before arriving in a large room with a large oblong structure in the center.]

S: Egh!

[Skywarp: I thought this place was deserted!

OS: Thundercracker and Starscream fly to the right side of the structure and begin shooting at the nearby sentries.  Multiple probes are also deployed and attack them both.]

C: Well, you thought wrong!

[Starscream: We must’ve tripped the station’s automated defenses.  Open fire!]

S: Uh…

O: Uh, help!

[OS: Thundercracker goes down.]

S: Nuts, sorry, I’m dead.

[OS: Starscream goes down.]

O: Ah, crap!  We're both dead, honey.

C: Yes, so am I.

[OS: The, “Mission Failed,” screen appears.]

O: We're all dead, honey. [laughs]

[OS: Owls selects, “Restart From Last Checkpoint.”]

C: I’m not sure what killed us?

O: Uh, I think it was things that came out of the middle there.  That better be a damn checkpoint.

[OS: The party starts in the same room they previously died in.  The screen reads, “New Objective: Re-route power to the energon bridge.”

Starscream: There, just as I told you!  The Energon Bridge Terminal.  Find a way inside and activate it!]

S: Sentries.

[OS: The party moves towards the door in the right side of the oblong object, shooting at the probes and sentries.

Skywarp: I thought this place was deserted!

Starscream: We must’ve tripped the station’s automated defenses.  Open fire!]

S: It’s sentry time!

[SS: Thundercracker destroys several sentry guns.]

S: Oh, there’s... thingies.

[Skywarp: More cloakers?  These guys creep me out!]

O: What the fuck is shooting at me?

[Thundercracker: What’s the matter, Skywarp--afraid?]

C: They're- they're like inside this big room.

[Skywarp: At least I’m not ugly.

Thundercracker: Ugly?  You and I look the SAME!]

S: I’m dead.

[SS: Thundercracker is killed by the last remaining sentry gun.]

O: I’ll try to get over there, I need to kill that thing first though.

S: Mmm.

[CS: Skywarp is inside the oblong structure exploring it, swapping back and forth between his robot and his vehicle modes.

Skywarp: Okay, let’s take off!]

S: Ah.

[CS: Skywarp is still flying around by himself in the structure.  He destroys two probes that move in front of him.]

S: Thank you- WAAAA!  Screw you!

O: Crap!

S: Oh shoot, are you behind me?

O: Yes I'm trying to- there, I killed it.

S: Oh, thank you.

C: Did anyone’s screen go dark, or is that just me?

[OS: Thundercracker and Starscream have finally entered the structure as well.  Overall, it is darker inside but everything’s still visible.]

O: It is a lot darker, yes.

C: Okay.

S: Yeah, it is.

C: I was a little confused.

O: Oh my god, I would kill for some damn health.

S: Same.

C: Last-

S: I mean, there's guns.

C: There's a plasma cannon.

[OS: The group walks over to some guns on the floor.  Starscream is at one bar of health.

Starscream: I still require medical attention!]

O: I did not like the plasma cannon at all.

C: Specs, you want it?

[SS: Starscream and Skywarp are running around in their bot modes, but Thundercracker is still in his vehicle mode.  He approaches the Plasma Cannon, but the prompt to pick it up doesn’t appear.]

S: Uh, mm, I can’t interact with it.

C: [laughs] You’re just scooting around as a jet.

S: [laughs]

C: You need to stop being a jet.  Stop being a jet, right now! [laughs]

S: I’m out of ammo.  Alright, okay, fine, I can pick that up.

[SS: Thundercracker transforms into bot mode and picks up the Plasma Cannon.]

C: Alright.

O: Okay…

S: Where are we supposed to go?

O: We should go down here, maybe?

[OS: Starscream is walking around when an energy blast charges in midair and is shot at him.]

O: Oh cripes, there are more of those invisible guys.

S: Oh.

C: Ah, so that’s what it is.

S: Where are you guys?

O: Ugh!

C: I’m on the bottom floor.

O: I am too, and I do not have a lot of health... so, help?

S: Ah.

C: I’m trying!

[CS: Skywarp chases around a clocker trying to shoot it before finally taking it out with a physical attack.]

S: I didn't realize there was a bottom floor, uh.

[CS: The party is near each other, all shooting at cloakers.]

S: Sorry, I am utilizing the spray-and-pray method of..

C: Hey, with infinite bullets you’re totally allowed to do that.

O: You can pray and spray as much as you want.

[SS: Thundercracker is assisting the rest of the party while in vehicle mode and spamming his machine guns.  He shoots something in the distance, causing an explosion.]

O: That was an explosion.

C: I think we got ‘em.

[SS: Starscream walks over to a console and activates it.  The lights come on and prompt to look at the ‘Ambush’ appears on the screen.]

O: We got ambushed?

[Thundercracker: Detecting Autobot energy signatures!]

O: [groans]

C: Nice to have lights again.

[Starscream: More fools rush to their death.  Destroy them!]

O: I can only destroy them when I have ammo, dipshit!

C: The melee button is a wonderful thing.

[Megatron (COM): Starscream, report!

Starscream: Megatron!  We are encountering significant Autobot resistance but…

SS: Thundercracker shoots a barrel of explosives and takes damage, he then shoots the other closer barrel and dies.]

S: I'm down.

[Megatron (COM): I will not suffer excuses.  Do not fail me!]

S: I am also not entirely sure how, unless I was too close to the explosion?

[CS: Skywarp engages some Autobots in combat but takes damage and goes down.]

C: I am also down.

[CS: Skywarp begins to slowly move through a nearby doorway.  In the distance Starscream can be seen reviving Thundercracker.

Skywarp: You really told him, Starscream.

Starscream: Silence!  Soon the Decepticons will be mine to control and Megatron will serve me!]

C: I'm trying to scoot to safety.

[OS: Starscream transforms and flies over to Skywarp.  He begins to revive him.]

O: [laughs] Scoot to safety?

C: [laughs]

O: You're so cute, and yet you keep dying.

S: We all need the heals.

C: I don't know who's killing- ow!  What the-?

[SS: Thundercracker continues to shoot at Autobots while in vehicle mode.  A downed ally icon appears to Thundercracker’s right.]

O: Just gonna start singing, ‘You're Welcome,’ from Moana, in- here in a minute I swear to god.

[SS: The downed ally icon disappears.]

C: I don't remember the lyrics.

O: [singing] You’re welcome! [laughs]

C: Yeah, that’s the only part I can remember.

C: Oh by the way I’m down again, no wait…

O: I remember it being the Rock and being awesome.

[CS: The party is running/flying around continuing to take out Autobots.]

C: I’m not down, I thought I was.

S: No you’re not.

O: [laughs] “No you’re not.”

S: [laughs]

C: You almost sounded like- angry like, how dare you tell me you were dead!?!

S: [laughs]

[CS: Skywarp uses his spinning ability in and empty room, steadily heading towards where Starscream and Thundercracker are.]

O: Thundercracker got hopeful, you can’t do that to him!

S: [continues laughing]

C: Oh, wait, I can turn invisible, right?

[CS: Skywarp uses his other ability and turns invisible.]

O: Yeah.

S: Yes?

C: Oh my goodness!  I should have been using this.

S: Well, yeah.

[OS: The party has moved up to the upper floor and are fighting more Autobots.]

S: [sighs]

O: Are you gonna-

[Skywarp: Watch where you point that thing!]

O: [snorts]

[SS: Thundercracker and Skywarp take out the last Autobot, and the objective icon appears above a nearby console.

S: Okay, we gotta do a thing with this, so…

[SS: Starscream walks over to the panel, activating it.  A shield blocking a large tunnel in front of the party drops.  The party runs/flies on ahead.

Starscream: My wounds remain unrepaired!]

O: Seriously, is there health anywhere?  Because I think we all need health.

C: I haven’t seen any.

S: Yeah.

[Thundercracker: The station is only showing power levels at 50%.  There must be another terminal deeper underground.

OS: The tunnel is full of robotic arms and big lasers that appears to be running automatically.]

S: Ack!

O: Oh, christ…

S: Um.

[CS: Skywarp pulls ahead of Starscream, and another tentacled thing flies into the tunnel before being taken out by Skywarp and Starscream.]

C: Oh, there's more sentries.

[Thundercracker: I’m reading Autobot energy signatures up ahead.]

S: Yes, you guys are rather in front of me.

[CS: Thundercracker comes to a bend in the tunnel, where he finds a lone Autobot standing on a raised platform.]

C: Ah, there’s missiles!

[CS: Skywarp takes out the Autobot.

Skywarp: I do enjoy sniping!

Starscream: Afraid to take them head on, Skywarp?]

S: Uh, I don't know where you guys are.  I think I’m lost.

C: It’s- it’s a-

[SS: Thundercracker flies down the tunnel arriving at the end and turning to his left, when he sees Starscream and Skywarp shooting at Autobots.]

S: Oh.

[SS: Skywarp turns around.]

C: You’re right behind us.

S: Okay.

[Skywarp: I’m the fastest thing on two wings!

SS: Thundercracker takes heavy damage from the enemy snipers.]

S: Aw, nuts.

[OS: Starscream is standing on a platform shooting at the Autobots on the far side of the room with a Thermal Rocket Launcher.]

O: Somebody said I needed a rocket launcher, and I got one.

S: Oh!

[OS: Starscream transforms and flies over to another platform inside the large room where the Autobots have been attacking them from.  Thundercracker hovers over an energon cube.]

O: You should grab that.

[OS: Thundercracker grabs the health and flies off while Starscream ducks behind cover to avoid enemy fire.]

S: Thank you, health is helpful.

[Starscream: The destruction can begin!]

S: Oh.

[CS: An invisible Skywarp comes up behind an Autobot hiding behind a shield and hits him multiple times with his physical move, taking him down.]

S: Ahhhh!  I don’t like this!

C: [laughs]

S: [laughs] But when do I like-

[SS: Thundercracker flies forward towards the remaining Autobots on the far side of the room, but is downed at a nearby Autobot.]

C: You sounded like Monsters Inc.

S: [laughs]

C: [singing] Take that thing back where it came from-

C & O: [singing] Or so help me!

C: [singing] So help me!

S: S- s- sorry-

O: AMMO!  Sweet fucking god, ammo!

S: Sor- sorry, I’m dead.

C: I'm gonna try to get to you, I don't know if I can with all that firing going on.

[OS: Starscream takes out two of the nearby Aerialbots in rapid succession with his Null Ray.]

C: I could turn invisible and resurrect you, and they don't shoot me!

[OS: The downed ally icon disappears and Thundercracker and Skywarp fly on ahead, Starscream transforming into jet mode to follow them.]

S: Nice!  That is-

O: Well, I did kill them too, but sure.

C: No, but I mean they don't shoot at me while I'm going in for the rescue.

S: Well, yeah.

C: Sorry, this is rev- this is a revelation for me!

O: There’s ammo back there, by the way, if anybody needed it.

[OS: Thundercracker flies over to the platform indicated by Starscream and retrieves ammo.]

C: I don’t need it.

O: It’s over here.

C: I've been punching things to death.

S: [laughs]

O: Good to know.

C: It's an effective-

[OS: Starscream flies straight ahead through a waterfall, arriving in a small cubby with an Autobot symbol flanked by two shield chests.]

C: Oh!  There's an Autobot symbol and two shields back here!

[OS: Starscream runs forward, using a physical attack on the Autobot symbol before taking one of the shields for himself.]

O: I’ll take that, and THAT!

C: There was an Autobot symbol, and there was two shields!

S: [laughs]

C: Now there’s one shield.

O: But- but ah, Specs, you can have the other shield.

C: Yeah.

S: Okay, I’m just not entirely sure where you guys are?

[SS: Thundercracker is slowly flying towards a door the objective icon is indicating.]

O: I have my sniper rifle-!

C: Behind the-

O: Behind the waterfall.

S: Um.

O: I have my sniper rifle back, I’m so happy!

[SS: Thundercracker lands in front the door where a console is sitting.]

S: Oh, I found a thing to interact with, do you want me to interact with it?

C: Wait- wait- wait- wait, if you're not gonna take the shield I will.  Alright, interact-

S: Well-

C: Interact away!

[SS: Thundercracker looks to his left, and runs over and picks up some nearby health.]

S: Well, actually I'm gonna- there's health, do you guys need health?

C: No, cuz I got a shield.

[Thundercracker: That’s much better.]

S: Okay, there’s also ammo, and then interaction time.  I think I'm opening a door.

[SS: Thundercracker runs back to the console activating it.  The door opens on another large room, where an Autobot is standing directly in front of Thundercracker with his back to him.]

S: Oh shit.

[Autobot: Alert!  Alert!]

S: Ohhh!

[CS: Skywarp turns invisible and him and Thundercracker rush into the room and begin engaging with Autobots.]

O: Shit, where- what happened?

S: It opened-

O: I like, teleported or something.

S: Sorry.

C: Yeah, you were too far behind.

[CS: Skywarp walks up behind an Autobot while invisible and takes him down with his Energon mace.]

S: Alright, shoot, what is… there- there is a point here somewhere, but I'm not sure what it is?

C: It is to murder all of the Autobots scum.

[OS: While Thundercracker and Skywarp continue to run around the room, Starscream stays behind cover, sniping various Autobots, including the ones at the two turrets.]

C: Look what you've done to me, Specs and Owls.

S: [laughs]

O: What?

C: Turned me into a Decepticon!

[OS: Starscream takes several shoots at an Autobot chasing Thundercracker but misses.]

O: Yeah, you're playing with me.  I don't know what you expected here, sweetie.

[SS: Thundercracker continues to fight with the Autobot chasing him, dropping below one bar health.  Starscream runs over and shoots him before running back to cover.]

S: Oh sorry, I think I am... oh no, I'm not dead.  I am just... damaged?  Ohh~

[SS: Thundercracker sees one of the explosive items and walks backwards trying to shoot it, but doesn’t realize he’s using one of the healing guns so it does nothing.]

C: You know, the phrase, “What's your damage?” takes on a whole new meaning-

[SS: A downed ally icon appears, and Starscream flies through the nearby door in jet mode.]

C: Oh, I'm down.

S: I don’t know what this thing does…?

C: Uh, game’s gonna get it ended-

O: Um, where are you?

C: I went into some weird room, and the door closed behind me.

[CS: Skywarp is down, and the timer continues to tick down...]

S: [laughs]

[OS: The Mission Failed screen appears.]

O: [groans]

S: Well, I’m dead.  Chezni, was dead-

O: No, that was Chezni, that was all Chezni’s fault.

[OS: Owls selects, “Restart from Last Checkpoint.”]

C: Yeah.

O: I was still alive!

[OS: The party restarts right outside the closed door Thundercracker had previously opened, the screen reads, “New Objective: Re-route power to the energon bridge.”  Starscream walks forward and activates the console, opening the door.]

C: I didn’t know the door was gonna close behind me!

Note: There was no door, he just got lost lol ~O

C: I was just flying around minding my own business.

[Autobot: Watch out!  Decepticons!

OS: Starscream walks over to his right and picks up some ammo.  A Neutron Assault Rifle is right next to it.]

O: Oh guns!  Hello ammo.

C: There's some health here.

[OS: Starscream runs back over to the door and takes cover, aiming at the Autobots inside the room.]

O: I'm actually good.

[SS: Thundercracker runs forward trying to attack an Autobot.  The Autobot is destroyed by Starscream but Thundercracker hits an explosive barrel with his physical attack and goes down.]

O: Headshot, motherfucker, headshot.

S: I'm dead.

C: There's a turret up here!

[OS: Starscream takes out two Autobots near the fallen Thundercracker, then transforms and flies over, transforming back to revive him.]

S: Ohh~

[OS: Thundercracker is revived.]

S: Thank you.

O: You're welcome!

[OS: Starscream transforms back into vehicle mode and flies back to the boxes he’s been taking cover behind.]

S: Oh~

C: I'm definitely taking this turret with me.

[CS: Skywarp rips off a turret, jumps down from the platform he’s on and immediately shoots the two Autobots he’s landed in front of.]

S: Oh~

[SS: Thundercracker is in jet mode, shooting at some Autobots with sheilds at close range, but is shot and goes down.]

S: Oh.  I'm dead.  I found... a thing, that I guess is a- one of the things we're supposed to interact with but I'm also dead, and yeah, Autobots.

O: If I can find you.

[SS: Thundercracker blows up.]

S: Nope, I blew up.  That was me.

[OS: The Mission Failed screen appears and Owls selects, “Restart from Last Checkpoint.”]

O: [sighs] Everybody just wants to blow up today and obviously I'm not cool because I don't understand why people find it fun.

[OS: The party spawns back in the same room as before.  The screen reads, “New Objective: Re-route power to the energon bridge.”  Starscream walks over to the console and opens the door.]

S: I did not want to blow up!

[Autobot: Alert!  Alert!

CS/OS/SS: The party runs in and begins to fight with the various Autobots.  Starscream remains behind cover sniping, while Skywarp and Thundercracker get more up close and personal with the enemy.]

S: Oh, it's a plasma cannon.  Oh, I'm out.

[CS: Skywarp is fighting with two Autobots with shields.  A downed ally icon appears to his right, before Skywarp goes down as well.  Skywarp begins to slowly float towards an opening to get back into the main room where the other Seekers are.]

C: Shoot, so am I.

[OS: Starscream is in the middle reviving Thundercracker.]

O: You two are killing me.

S: Sorry!

[OS: Starscream transforms and flies up to Skywarp to begin reviving him.]

S: Ah, nuts to you Autobot.

C: I'm trying to fly down.

[OS: Starscream’s thinking “Help me, don’t help me!” as Skywarp flies past him while he’s trying to revive him.  But Skywarp is successfully revived.]

O: You’re lucky I still have a shield left.

C: [laughs]

O: Are you alive?

C: Yep.

[CS: Skywarp continues to fight Autobots.]

O: Okay!  Everybody's still alive!

[SS: Thundercracker is fighting two shield Autobots and goes down.]

S: Sorry, I'm dead.

C & S: [laugh]

O: You’ve gotta be kidding me!

[CS: The Mission Failed screen appears and Owls selects, “Restart from Last Checkpoint.”]

C: Ah, so… I need to stop dying

O: I'm doing nothing wrong, got it?

[CS: The party starts at the checkpoint.]

C: [laughs]

O: I'm doing nothing wrong, that's what I thought!  Also, I'm taking this fucking ammo, okay?

[CS: Starscream runs past Skywarp and picks up some ammo.]

C: Okay!

[CS: Starscream opens the door.

Autobot: Alert!  Alert!]

O: [laughs]  We're just gonna call this in the chapter were Specs did nothing wrong.  Not a single thing! [Nothing like saying the wrong name for MYSELF, I meant Owls here ~O]

[CS: Skywarp immediately shoots the Autobot on the other side of the door before he can even turn around.]

C & S: [laugh]

[OS: Starscream shoots at an Autobot at one of the turrets, missing the first shot but getting him on the second.]

O: Oh my god, I'm hitting you, fucker!

[OS: Starscream continues to shoot at Autobots with his Null Ray from behind cover.]

S: Oh.

[CS: Skywarp rips off one of the turrets.

Skywarp: If Skywarp wants it, Skywarp takes it!

CS: He destroys multiple Autobots using the turret.]

C: Oh my goodness, are we alive?

[OS: Starscream continues to shoot at Autobots, heading into some of the narrower hallways connected to the main room they’ve been fighting in, following Thundercracker.]

S: Yes... somewhat, sort of.

O: Do you need that health?

[SS: Thundercracker walks past an energon cube.]

S: I've got three bars.

O: Take it because I still have a shield.

S: Um.

[CS: Skywarp is fighting several Autobots with shields, taking damage from various grenades that are being lobbed around the room.  He runs over to take out one of the Autobots with his physical attack, but goes down after killing them.]

C: Oh, ah, man I fell.  I'm on the left top room.

[SS: Starscream runs past Thundercracker and over to Skywarp and revives him.  Thundercracker walks over to a console.]

S: Oh.  It looks like, uh, do you want me to interact with this thing?

O: Uh, just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything in here, then yes.

C: I want this turret first.

O: Okay, let him take the turret.  Skywarp wants a souvenir turret!

[SS: Skywarp runs over to a turret and rips it off, while the other two Seekers stay near the console.]

S: [laughs]

O: That’s what I’m calling it, okay.

C: All right, this is my new toy.

O: Okay, now that everybody's happy-

[CS: Thundercracker activates the console, opening the door right in front of them.  Skywarp runs over and the party begins to shoot at the Autobots on the other side of the door.  Thundercracker is using a gun that shoots blue energy out of it, and it doesn’t seem to be affecting the enemies.]

S: Ahh!  Hi, Autobots!

C: [laughs] I don’t know why, but the way you said that was funny.

[Starscream: Nothing will stop me!  Blast those locks!

OS: The party continues shooting Autobots, as well as some locks on a door to the left.]

O: Did you pick up a healing gun!?!

C: What?

S: Me?  No?

O: I saw it healing things!  I don’t know where it was coming from, maybe it was an Autobot…

S: Uh, it's some sort of plasma thing?

O: Huh.

[SS: Thundercracker walks up to a closed door, it starts to open and he backs up.]

S: Uhhh!

[SS: The door opens, revealing no Autobots inside.]

S: Ohh!~

O: Health, thank you.

[SS: Thundercracker shoots the blue ray again and Skywarp walks up beside him..]

C: Actually, yeah, Specs has some kind of weird... I don't know what it is?

S: I don’t know, it’s a plasma gun, I don’t know.

O: Can you show-

[SS: Thundercracker swaps his gun from an Energon Repair Ray to a Plasma Cannon.]

S: Well, that’s a plasma-

O: Yeah, that one.

[SS: Thundercracker swaps back to the Energon Repair Ray, and backs away from Starscream and Skywarp.]

S: Oh, I've got an Energon Repair Ray, oh.

O: Yeah!  You’ve got a healing gun.

S: Okay, you’re- Owls you’re fully healed.  Lemme-

[SS: Starscream backs away from where Skywarp is standing.]

O: I’m fully healed.

S: When the hell did I get that?

O: I don't know.

[SS: Thundercracker heals Skywarp not quite to full health before swapping to his Plasma Cannon, which has no ammo left.

Skywarp: Now we’re talking!]

S: Sorry, but I'm all out of ammo, so I need to be a plane.

[SS: Thundercracker transforms into vehicle mode.]

C: [laughs]

[Starscream: All right… this station seems to funnel power directly to the Energon Bridge.

Thundercracker: Those are the Energon Bridge’s power control panels.

SS: The door closes in front of Thundercracker, locking him out of the room Starscream and Skywarp have walked into.]

S: Oh, um, I'm sorry, I'm on the wrong side of the door.

C: It’ll probably-

O: Hopefully, you’ll teleport?

C: -yeah.

[OS: An in-game cinematic starts, with the three Seekers walking around a large room full of various boxes, equipment, and tubes.  A door opens in front of Starscream, revealing a console, in front of some pod-like machine things behind glass.

Skywarp: Wow, Starscream--that WAS impressive.

Starscream: Silence, fool!  We need to supply these side terminals with their energon power cells.]

S: Oh yeah, good.

[OS: Starscream activates the console, but nothing moves.  Two red targets appear on either side of the glass panel.

Thundercracker:  Looks like the Autobots have locked these power cells down.

Starscream: Quickly--destroy the locks!]

S: Uh..

C: Destroy the locks?  Alright.

[CS: The party shoots at the locks, destroying them.]

C: Welp, we destroyed the locks!  Now what, fearless leader?

O: [screechy voice] Oh, don't ‘fearless leader’ me!

[CS: An in-game cinematic starts, and the three pod things behind glass move downwards, under the floor before getting destroyed.

Skywarp: What happened now!

Starscream: The Autobots have booby trapped this room.  Fools!

Skywarp: Wait--are you calling US fools, or the Autobots fools?]

O: [laughs]

[Skywarp: Because--I’m not getting the sense that you respect me!]

C & O: [laugh]

[Starscream: Silence!  Fool!

Skywarp: That’s EXACTLY what I’m talking about!]

O: [snorts and then laughs] I mean...

C: “Starscream!  I’m getting the distinct impression you don't respect me!”

[Starscream: This is almost too easy.  Quickly, find the other power terminals.

SS: Thundercracker flies around the outskirts of the room, but doesn’t see anything unusual.]

S: [laughs] Okay-

O: [screechy voice]  Respect?  What is that?  Some sort of Earth TERM?

C: ...Yes.

S: Umm, I'm not entirely sure what I should be doing?

C: Nah, I’m pretty lost too.

O: Uh, there's probably a power cell that we need to destroy- er, I destroyed one of them.

[Skywarp: Now we’re talkin’!]

O: Maybe?  ...Maybe not.  Maybe they just want to fuck with us.

[OS: Starscream is flying around near the floor, attempting to follow a glowing red conduit.]

O: Is that-

C: Oh, there's- no, we’ve got to follow the conduit.

S: Oh, the-

C: So follow the red glowy thing that's running along the floor.

S: Okay.

C: And then it goes up?

O: Cuz like, I killed one of them…

[CS: Skywarp continues to fly around the room.]

O: Hmm, no.

[CS: Skywarp follows a conduit that loops behind some of the boxes and other piping and finds one of the power cells.]

C: Oh, it's up here, hang on.

[CS: Skywarp destroys the power cell.

Starscream: Excellent, now keep looking--there should be just one more.

SS: Thundercracker shoots the last power cell.

Thundercracker: Energy barriers are 100% offline.

Starscream: Perfect!  Now--get these power cells into position!]

C: Wait a minute!  Can something not be a hundred percent offline? I mean, it’s- it's either on or off, you can't be in the middle.

O: [screechy voice] Shut up Skywarp!

C: [laughs]

O: [laughs] I'm sorry I can't resist.

C: Oh, I love it.

S: Alright, er-

O: Cool, where do we go now, dum-dums?

[OS: Starscream is walking around on the bottom of the room looking around for another console or something to activate.]

C: Right- right!?

O: [screechy voice] Fools!  Which way do we go!?

C: I don’t know what to do!

[OS: Starscream transforms and begins to slowly fly around the room looking for what they’re supposed to activate.

Thundercracker: The side terminals are showing power levels at maximum.]

S: I don’t know.  I mean, this looks like a door but...

[Starscream: Hahahaha!  We are but one click away from activating the full power of the Energon bridge!]

O: Cool.  How?

[OS: Starscream transforms, landing next to the now visible console, activating it.]

O: There we go, this one. [mutters something unintelligible]

[CS: The equipment in the room lights up, and begins transmitting energy.]

C: WOAH!  What the- ?

[Starscream: I did it!  Look at all that power flowing!  Onward, Decepticons!]

S: To where?

O: Space crack.  We have sup- supplied or booty call with space crack.

S: [laughs] Ah.  Okay, yes, out the door.

[CS: Activating the console has opened a door to a tunnel leading downwards.  The party enters.

Thundercracker: I am detecting an unknown energy signature nearby.  Off the scale…

Starscream: Then we are close - the Energon Bridge must be nearby.

OS: The party arrives in a large circular room.  A machine stands in the center, with flooring that is a mixture of metal frames and glass radiating from the center.  Above the machine there appears to be another glass platform of some kind going around the edge of the room.

Starscream: The device must be inside that machine.  Plant a Dark Energon Det-Pack on its power cable to activate it.

Thundercracker: My scans indicate that--]

S: Uh…

[Starscream: I’ve had enough of your readings!  Use Dark Energon and corrupt the machine!

OS: Starscream flies forward and transforms, landing in front of the device indicated by the UI, and plants a detpack on it.]

C: [laughs] Your READINGS!

S: Uh, I got locked out again.

[OS: The detpack explodes, and, “New Objective: Destroy the Energon Bridge Guardian,” pops up.

An in-game cinematic starts, the machine activates, with the upper portion lifting up and firing its guns at the party.

Skywarp: Whoa… what’s happening?!]

S: Okay, yay, it teleported me.

[Thundercracker: Precisely what I was afraid of.  Cybertron is trying to purge itself of contamination.]

C: Wait.  We're on Cybertron?

O: Yeah.

S: I guess.

[Skywarp: What contamination?

Starscream: He means US, you idiot!

OS: The Seekers all dodge a blast from device’s guns.  The camera focuses on Starscream as he flips into the air, transforming into jet mode.]

C: [laughs]

[Starscream: Quit blabbing and destroy this nuisance!]

S: Mm.

[SS: The upper portion of the device begins to rotate as it continues shooting.  Thundercracker hovers, shooting the machine.]

S: Alright, by- ?  Okay?  What am I supposed to be shooting?

[CS: Skywarp is shooting at the devices guns.]

C: Uh, if your reticle turns red it means you're hitting something.  I think it's the big- the big red circles is what you want to be aiming for on the machine, but not-

S: Um.

C: Oddly enough, not the big one in the center.

[CS: The device stops shooting and drops its guns, but other portions of the machine open up and begin generating wide pink laser beams that begin rotating.  There is an upper beam and lower beam, they are currently rotating in opposite directions to each other.

Thundercracker: Evade those beams!

Skywarp: Move!  Move!  Move!]

S: Oh.

C: I know that doesn't make a lot of sense but…

S: Sorry, I'm not entirely sure…?

[OS: Starscream and Thundercracker are flying around trying to avoid the beams.]

C: Well, right now we just need to be dodging the beam.

S: I'm... doing very badly at that!

C: Now shoot the small red circles.

[OS: The machine stops and the center opens up revealing a power core.]

O: Oh, no, shoot the Power Core!

[Starscream: The machine is vulnerable!  Focus your fire on the core!]

C: Yeah, now we need to shoot the power core.

S: Oh.

[OS: The party shoots the power core, and then the machine closes up, raising it’s guns and beginning to shoot again.]

S: Well, nuts.

C: Now go back to shooting the red- the red lights on the guns.

[CS: Skywarp circles around the machine, shooting at the guns.

Skywarp: Are we even hurting this thing?

Starscream: Not with your pathetic aim!  Focus fire on those guns!]

S: Oh sorry, I’m dead.

C: Uh, where are ya?

[CS: A downed ally icon appears on the other side of the room.  Skywarp begins flying around the machine to get to the other side.]

O: I see ya.

[CS: Another downed ally icon appears next to the first.]

O: I am also dead.

C: No!

O: Help?

C: I'm coming!

[CS: Skywarp zips towards Starscream and Thundercracker but overshoots.]

C: Shoot.

[CS: Thundercracker explodes as Skywarp turns around.]

S: Sorry, I'm dead.  Possibly we're all dead?

[SS: The game over screen displays.]

C: Well the show can't carry on without Skywarp!

S: [laughs]

[SS: The party spawns in the boss room.  “New Objective: Activate the Energon Bridge,” appears in the right hand corner.]

O: You mean Thunderacker!

C: Or Thundercracker, which one are you?

S: [laughs]

[Thundercracker: My scans indicate that--

Starscream: I’ve had enough of your readings!  Use Dark Energon and corrupt the machine!]

C: Jet A and Jet B.

O: I'm gonna make you build one of my model kits so that you'll remember which one- like, which one we're talking about.

[OS: New Objective, “Destroy the energon bridge guardian,” displays in the bottom right corner of the screen.]

C: They're both the same!

[OS: The same cinematic of the device activating from before plays.

Skywarp: Whoa… what’s happening?!]

O: [gruff voice] You're ugly! [normal voice] WE LOOK THE SAME! [laughs]

[Thundercracker: Precisely what I was afraid of.  Cybertron is trying to purge itself of contamination.]

C: And then there's red whiny jet, but at least I remember him.

S: [laughs]

[Skywarp: What contamination?

Starscream: He means US, you idiot!]

O: [screechy voice] Excuse me! I'm white, and red, and blue.  If you're going to insult me, at least have the decency to do it right.

[Starscream: Quit blabbing and destroy this nuisance!]

S: Mm.

C: Yeah, I'll let Megatron take care of that.

O: Shut up. [laughs]

C: [laughs]

[CS/OS: The party targets the device’s guns, until it drops it’s guns and activates it’s beams.

Thundercracker: Evade those beams!

Skywarp: Move!  Move!  Move!

SS: Thundercracker gets hit by one of the beams, taking away an significant portion of his health.  He attempts to fly higher, to where the upper glass platform is clearly visible, but is stopped by an invisible barrier.]

S: Uh, shit.

[SS: The machine stops and the center opens up revealing a power core.  The party shoots at it.

Starscream: The machine is vulnerable!  Focus your fire on the core!]

S: Why would they design it like that?

C: [laughs]

O: It has to cool off, I don't know.

[OS: The machine closes up, raising it’s guns and beginning to shoot again.  The party targets the guns.

Skywarp: Are we even hurting this thing?

Starscream: Not with your pathetic aim!  Focus fire on those guns!]

C: [laughs] That’s a perfectly valid question!

S: It's a shitty ass design!

C: It would be like if you created a giant weapon, but like, every two minutes it had to open up and expose its weakness.

S: [laughs]

[Skywarp:  Ha!  He’s not so tough!

SS: The device stops and drops it’s guns, preparing to generating the beams.]

O: What?  That's like, what video games do, isn't it?

C: Yeah, yeah, video games.

[SS: Thundercracker banks to the right to get away from the part of the machine that will generate the beams.]

S: Oh shit, woop.

O: Uh, you okay?

S: Yeah.  Okay, it’s just now it's time to fly.

[Megatron (COM): Starscream!  What is taking so long!

Starscream: Just a slight delay…

SS: The spinning beams start up again.  Thundercracker again tries to pull upwards but is still blocked by the invisible wall.  He is hit by a beam, but not destroyed.]

C: Oh no, I got cut in half.

S: Same…

[SS: The game over screen displays.]

A: [laugh]

O: Woooow.

A: [continue to laugh]

O: I just-

C: That’s unfortunate.

[SS: The party spawns in the boss room.  “New Objective: Activate the Energon Bridge,” appears in the right hand corner.]

O: You’re, like, required, when you edit this, honey, to like, go back and forth between me being a badass... and you two.

C & S: [laugh]

[Thundercracker: My scans indicate that--

Starscream: I’ve had enough of your readings!  Use Dark Energon and corrupt the machine!]

S: Look-

O: I mean that is the most loving way possible.

S: Look, I've been useful, sometimes!

O: [laughs]

[SS: The same cinematic of the device activating from before plays.

Skywarp: Whoa… what’s happening?!]

C: “I’ve been useful!”

O: [laughs]

C: “...sometimes!”

[Thundercracker: Precisely what I was afraid of.  Cybertron is trying to purge itself of contamination.]

O & S: [laugh]

O: I’m just saying, it’s very funny when it’s like, um-

[Skywarp: What contamination?

Starscream: He means US, you idiot!  Quit blabbing and destroy this nuisance!

CS: The party fires on the guns.]

O: Oh, I got cut in half and here I am flying like a badass, and I’m like, “Cut in half!?”

[SS: The device drops it’s guns and activates it’s beams.]

S: Ugh..

[Thundercracker: Evade those beams!

Skywarp: Move!  Move!  Move!]

S: Oh, shit.  Shit.

[SS: Thundercracker is flying around trying to avoid the beams, but nicks them several times before running into the center of the machine, which apparently is an insta-death.]

S: I hate... these pink things!

[SS: The game over screen displays.]

A: [laugh]

[Starscream: The device must be inside that machine.  Plant a Dark Energon Det-Pack on its power cable to activate it.

SS: The party spawns in the boss room.  “New Objective, activate the energon bridge,” displays in the right hand corner for disappearing.]

O: Death!  Pink horrible death!

S: [laughs]

[Thundercracker: My scans indicate that--

Starscream: I’ve had enough of your readings!  Use Dark Energon and corrupt the machine!

OS: Starscream flies forward, transforming and planting the detpak.]

C: Your ‘readings!’

O: [screechy voice] Your ‘readings’!

[OS: The same cinematic of the device activating from before plays.  New Objective, “Destroy the energon bridge guardian,” displays in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Skywarp: Whoa… what’s happening?!

Thundercracker: Precisely what I was afraid of.  Cybertron is trying to purge itself of contamination.

Skywarp: What contamination?

Starscream: He means US, you idiot!  Quit blabbing and destroy this nuisance!]

S: I got to be Sky- Thundercracker... the scientist.  For some reason.

[OS: The party target the guns.]

O: I mean, honestly, I think- I think I love it?  Skywarp’s [Thundercracker’s] the one that's like, “Oh my god, I fucking told you so, asshole!”

S: [laughs]

[SS: Thundercracker has destroyed the front portion of the guns directly in front of him, beams are no longer shooting  from that part.]

S: Ohh~  That was… helpful.

[CS: The guns drop.]

C: Okay, so I would recommend if you have trouble avoiding the blades-

[CS: Skywarp attempts to fly up to the secondary glass platform, but is also blocked by an invisible wall.  The machine activates the laserbeams.]

S: Yeah.

C: Oh, they won't let you.  They don't let you fly up!

[CS: The party dodges the laserbeams.]

S: Yes, I'm trying to fly up!

C: That's ridiculous!

O: Just fly in the same direction as one of them.  Whether it’s the top or the bottom.

[CS: The game over screen displays.]

S: I know.  I had tried that and they kept catching up to me.

O: You've got to speed up.

C: Oh yeah-

S: I’m using the thrusters!

C: You are?

O: Okay, if you stay more near the middle you have to travel less distance.

[CS: The party spawns in the boss room.  “New Objective, activate the energon bridge,” displays in the right hand corner for disappearing.]

C: Yeah.

O: Don't go all the way out.

[Thundercracker: My scans indicate that--

Starscream: I’ve had enough of your readings!  Use Dark Energon and corrupt the machine!

CS: Skywarp flies up to the glass platform that’s inaccessible during the fight.]

C: But yeah, look!  I'm totally up here!  You can fly up here before the boss battle starts, but then when it starts it won't let you fly out, that's ridiculous.

[CS: Skywarp flies over to the device in the center of the room and lands on top of it.]

C: Look, I'm on its head!

[CS: New Objective, “Destroy the energon bridge guardian,” displays in the bottom right corner of the screen.  The same cinematic of the device activating from before plays.

Skywarp: Whoa… what’s happening?!

S: [laughs]

C: I was!

[Thundercracker: Precisely what I was afraid of.  Cybertron is trying to purge itself of contamination.

Skywarp: What contamination?

Starscream: He means US, you idiot!]

S: I saw that.

C: And then it's like, oh no, you're fighting it you can't do the smart thing and you know fly away!

O: Even though we're fucking jets.

C: Right!

[Starscream: Quit blabbing and destroy this nuisance!

SS: The party targets the guns.]

S: [sighs]

[SS: The device drops it’s guns, and begins generating the laserbeams.

Thundercracker: Evade those beams!

Skywarp: Move!  Move!  Move!

SS: Thundercracker hangs close to the middle, but accidentally touches the center of he device, dying instantly.  The game over screen displays.]

S: Okay, I don't know what the hell killed me, but I died.

C: We're gonna have to figure this out.

S: I guess I was too close to it?  I touched it, I didn't touch the pink stuff.

[OS: Owls selects, “Continue from Last Checkpoint.”]

O: Yeah, don’t touch it.  Don’t touch it.

[Starscream: The device must be inside that machine.  Plant a Dark Energon Det-Pack on its power cable to activate it.

OS: The party spawns in the boss room.  “New Objective, activate the energon bridge,” displays in the right hand corner for disappearing.  Starscream flies forward and transforms, dropping to the platform below, and planting a detpack on it.]

C: So how much health do you have coming into this fight?

S: Full hel- full health.

C: Okay

[Thundercracker: My scans indicate that--

Starscream: I’ve had enough of your readings!  Use Dark Energon and corrupt the machine!]

C: When- when we activate- when it activates the blades one of us needs to find Specs and guide her.

S: [laughs]

[OS: New Objective, “Destroy the energon bridge guardian,” displays in the bottom right corner of the screen.  The same cinematic of the device activating from before plays.

Skywarp: Whoa… what’s happening?!

O: Or- just maybe follow Chezni, and see if that helps?

S: Uhh… I’ll try.

[Thundercracker: Precisely what I was afraid of.  Cybertron is trying to purge itself of contamination.

Skywarp: What contamination?

Starscream: He means US, you idiot!  Quit blabbing and destroy this nuisance!

CS: The party targets the guns.]

C: All right, I'll try and keep an eye on you.

[CS: Skywarp looks to his left and sees Thundercracker off in the distance.]

C: All right, there you are.

[CS: The machine drops its guns and Skywarp flies over next to Thundercracker.]

C: All right, Specs, come down here!

S: I'm following you.

C: All right.  Now we're just gonna fly in this direction.

[SS: Skywarp takes off as the beams start, Thundercracker stalls and gets hit by one of them before angling himself upwards and hitting one of the upper beams.]

S: Well, shit.

[SS: Thundercracker drops to the lower level and begins flying in the same direction as the pink laserbeam.]

S: Yes I'm flying in the direction of the pink…

[SS: The beams deactivate.]

S: [quietly] Shit, god.

C: That worked!

S: Thank you.  Ugh.

[SS: Thundercracker flies over to a glass cage thing with multiple energon cubes visible inside.  He destroys the cage and picks up some health.]

S: Oh, there's health.

[Starscream: The machine is vulnerable!  Focus your fire on the core!]

O: By all means take it.

C: Yeah, I don't need it.

[OS: Starscream and Skywarp take aim at the device’s power core.  Once the health drops a bit, the machine closes back up and raises its guns.  The party targets the guns.

Skywarp: Are we even hurting this thing?

Starscream: Not with your pathetic aim!  Focus fire on those guns!]

S: Hmmm.

[Skywarp: Ha!  He’s not so tough!

S: Ugh.

[OS: The machine drops it’s guns and activates it’s laserbeams.  The party flies around to avoid them.

Megatron (COM): Starscream!  What is taking so long!]

O: [snorts]

[Starscream: Just a slight delay...]

O: [laughs]

[Megatron (COM): I’m beginning to question your ability to deliver, Starscream.  Do not disappoint me!]

S: The booty call.

O: The booty call is being a jerk! [laughs]

C: “Just freshening up, boss!”

[OS: The machine drops the laserbeams and exposes its power core and the party shoots it.]

O: [laughs, before continuing on in a screechy voice] I'm TRYING to not be cut in two right now!

C: Okay, one more round!  One more round, right!?

[CS: The machine closes off the core.]

O: I do not have a ton of health left right now.

S: Um.

[Skywarp: What is it doing NOW?

Starscream: Who cares?  Just be ready for it!

CS: Lava is visible rising through the glass floor portions of the room.  Everything takes on an orangey-red glow.]

O: Oh dear.

[Thundercracker: Evasive maneuvers!]

S: Uh, shit.  I don’t know what’s happening.

[SS: The glass floor panels begin to explode.]

C: Lava.  Lava is happening.

S: Oh, goody.

[SS: The entire floor is covered with lava, except for a slightly raised ring around the base of the device.]

C: And missiles.

[SS: Fireballs come up out of the lava and target the party.]

S: Whilst I fly randomly, because I don't know what the hell I'm…

O: I mean, look, that's pretty much what we're doing.

C: Yeah, to be honest, I think that's to your benefit.

S: [laughs]

[OS: The machine generates the laserbeams again, but this time, both the upper and lower portions are stacked on top of each other and there’s easy way to move past them.]

S: Ah!

C: You’re kidding me.

S: Crap.

O: No, no-

[OS: Starscream hovers in place and is downed by fireballs.]

O: Oh damn it!

C: Are you down?

O: Uh, I’m down, I'm down.

C: All right, I…

[OS: The laserbeams begin moving and hit Starscream, cutting him in half.  The game over screen displays.]

O: And then I got cut in half.  Cool beans.

C: [laughs]

S: Okay.

O: I hope there was a checkpoint in the middle!

[SS: The party spawns in at the point of the fight where the lava starts to rise through the floor.]

C: [sarcastically] “I did nothing wrong!”

O: Uh-huh, up until that point I had not!

[SS: Thundercracker points towards the glass cages filled with energon.]

S: So- so- so you see the things that are down at the bottom? Those all have health in them.

[Skywarp: What is it doing NOW?

Starscream: Who cares?  Just be ready for it!

Thundercracker: Evasive maneuvers!]

S: Those cages, with cubes.

C: Gotcha.

S: There's cages with cubes!

[SS: The lava begins rising.]

C & S: [laugh]

[CS: Skywarp stops flying and turns towards the cages.]

C: Oh, those things!  I see, she's right there totally health in them.  That’s a lot of health!

[CS: The glass floor panels begin to explode.]

O: I plan on- yeah.

[OS: The party flies around, trying to avoid the fireballs.]

S: I don't know what I'm supposed to do right now?

C: Just fly away.

S: [laugh]

C: We're waiting for the machine to open up.

 C: Essentially we're just dodging the fireball missiles.  Cuz, you know, Cybertron decided (logically speaking) the best way to purge viruses from its core-

[SS: The machine generates the double laserbeams, Thundercracker flies right though the center and takes damage but doesn’t immediately die.  But then he accidently transforms and falls into the lava.]

S: Goddammit! [laughs]

C: -was to have fireball missiles!

[SS: The Mission Failed screen appears.]

S: I- I’m sorry. [laughs] That was me.

[SS: The party spawns at the battle midpoint.]

O: Hey, at least- at least we have a checkpoint, okay.  At least we have a checkpoint.

[CS: Skywarp shoots some of the energon cages and picks up some health.

Skywarp: Now I’m all shiny again!]

C: [laughs] I’m all shiny again.

[Skywarp: What is it doing NOW?

Starscream: Who cares?  Just be ready for it!

CS: The lava rises and the glass panels begin to break.

Thundercracker: Evasive maneuvers!

CS/OS/SS: The party flies around the machine, avoiding fireballs.]

C: Evasive maneuvers, otherwise known as flying around in a circle.

S: [laughs]

C: These are top-tier strategies right here.

S: Yeah, just fly randomly and- [laughs]

C: [laughs]

O: Pray.

C: It’s genius!

S: [laughs]

C: Wait, who are we praying to?

O: [attempting to imitate Skywarp] “Hey, boss!  I’m a genius!”

[OS: The laserbeams activate.]

C: Uh, isn’t- who is it, Drift?  Is Drift a god?

S: No…

O: No, Primus- Rung is, dear.

C: Rung, yeah.

[OS: The laserbeams begin to rotate.

Megatron (COM): Starscream!  What is taking so long!

Starscream: Just a slight delay…

OS: Thundercracker is visible in the distance running into one of the laserbeams and getting cut in half.]

S: Oh, shit.  Shit, AHHH!

[OS: The game over screen displays.]

S: I got cut in half.

O: [laughs] I saw that.

A: [laugh]

[OS: Owls selects, “Restart From Last Checkpoint,” and the party spawns at the previous checkpoint.]

C: Okay, so Specs, I'm sure you know this but just to go over it strategically.

S: [laughs]

[Skywarp: What is it doing NOW?

Starscream: Who cares?  Just be ready for it!

CS: The lava rises and the explosions start happening.  The party flies around avoiding fireballs.

Thundercracker: Evasive maneuvers!]

C: You're doing great dodging the fireballs, but eventually when those blades come out they start very slowly.  You need to-

S: [still laughing] I knoooow!

C: Okay.

O: “I knoooow!”

C & S: [laughs]

O: What I’m getting from this is that Thundercracker is like, the worst flyer out of these three?

C: [laughs]

S: [laughs] Thundercracker is a scientist!

O: [laughs] So is Starscream, supposedly!  Apparently, his flight is affected by how much he wants a booty call.

O & S: [laugh]

C: I mean-

S: Granted, you know, probably part of my issue is that my mouse is, you know, a rollerball one.

[SS: The laserbeams come up just as Thundercracker is flying, and he manages to fly through the middle, only taking minor damage.  He stops once on the other side of the beam.]

C: Oh right, she's playing with that crazy rollerball- rollerball mouse.  That would be pretty hard.

[SS: The dual laserbeams begin moving.

Megatron (COM): Starscream!  What is taking so long!

Starscream: Just a slight delay...]

C: All right, now they're gonna start moving you need to slowly-

S: Yes! I am- I am zooming! [laughs]

O: I think you mean, “NYRMING”.

[Megatron (COM): I’m beginning to question your ability to deliver, Starscream.  Do not disappoint me!

O: Oh shit!

[OS: The laserbeams stop, and Starscream goes through the middle of them.]

S: Oh shit!  I can’t turn around!

[OS: The laserbeams begin moving in the opposite direction from before.  Starscream turns around but off in the distance Thundercracker goes through them.]

S: Oh, it didn’t kill me.  Shit!

[CS: Skywarp is attempting to get health from one of the energon cages but one of the laserbeams hits him and kills him.]

C: Are you kidding me?

[CS: The game over screen displays.]

O: ARGH!  Which of us died!?

C: That was me.

O: Oh my god it was you!

C: Yup.

O: I blame you!

[CS: The party restarts at the checkpoint.]

O: I went through the middle of them and didn't die, earlier!

C: Yup.

O: I was so proud of myself and this is what I have to deal with!

C: [sighs] I am so sorry.

[Skywarp: What is it doing NOW?

Starscream: Who cares?  Just be ready for it!]

S: And be aware that there is, in fact, Energon, or heal.

[OS: The lava begins to rise and blow up the glass panels below.  The party flies around avoiding fireballs.

Thundercracker: Evasive maneuvers!]

C: Yeah, no, that’s actually what got me killed.

O: That doesn’t help when you just get cut in half.

C: Um, I went in for the Energon and then, uh...

S: Then you died.

C: Yep.

S: [laughs] That happened to me.  That was like, not the most recent death but…

O: I did not need to get hit by the fireballs, thank you!

S: Good-bye, fireballs! [laughs]

C: [laughs]

S: [laughs] Sorry, for some reason I always find it really amusing when- when I die.

[SS: The laserbeams come up and Thundercracker isn’t able to stop in time and goes through them and then turns around and goes through them again, dropping his health below one bar.]

S: Ahhh!  Shhhit.

[SS: The laserbeams start moving as Thundercracker shoots one of the cages and grabs some energon.

Megatron (COM): Starscream!  What is taking so long!]

C: Okay, so they're gonna go clockwise and then when they turn off they go counterclockwise.

[SS: One of the laserbeams hits Thundercracker, but then stop.  Thundercracker turns around and starts heading the other direction.

Starscream: Just a slight delay...]

Megatron (COM): I’m beginning to question your ability to deliver, Starscream.  Do not disappoint me!]

S: Oh, okay, that happened.

C: Now turn around and go the other way.

[CS: The laserbeams begin moving in the opposite direction.]

C: And I don't know what they're gonna do after this you're on your own.

S: I’m gonna follow- ah!

[CS: Thundercracker runs into Skywarp.  The two turn around and begin to head the other direction.]

C: This isn’t bumper jets!

[OS: The beams split up again, with the top and bottom moving in different directions.  The two halves line up when they stop, Starscream tries to bank but accidentally transforms instead, falling into the lava.]

O: Oh shit- ARGHHH!

[OS: The game over screen displays.]

O: Dammit.

C: WELL-

O: Wait-

[OS: Owls selects Load from last checkpoint.]

C: Look who died!

O: Shut up.

S: [laughs]

O: Just shut up.

[OS: The party restarts at the checkpoint.]

C: Ahh, this is fun, isn’t this fun?

O: Shut up.

C: It is fun, I’m gla- I’m glad to be a part of this!

O: Shut up! [laughs]

[OS: New Objective, “Destroy the energon bridge guardian,” displays in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Skywarp: What is it doing NOW?

Starscream: Who cares?  Just be ready for it!]

S: I’m-

C: [laughs]

S: Pre-destroying shit now.

[Thundercracker: Evasive maneuvers!

SS: The lava rises and begins to destroy the glass panels.  The party flies around, avoiding fireballs.]

C: You gotta admit though, if these three guys were just normal scientists who decided to wake up one day and do all this, that's pretty badass.

S: Decide to just be evil.

O: Oh no!

[OS: Starscream is flying around near the lava with very little health.  He shoots an energon cage and picks up some health.]

C: No, well, that and fly down here and do all this crazy stuff.

S: Yeah.

[OS: The dual laserbeams appear.]

S: Oh!  Shhhit.

C: Oh crap!

C: I flew right into those blades.

S: Uh, shit.

[Megatron (COM): Starscream!  What is taking so long!

S: Okie dokie.

[OS: The beams begin moving.

Starscream: Just a slight delay...]

O: [snorts]

Megatron (COM): I’m beginning to question your ability to deliver, Starscream.  Do not disappoint me!

OS: The blades reverse direction.]

O: [snorts] I'm sorry, I don't know why I find that funny, but I do. [laughs]

S: Egh!

[SS: The top and bottom blades begin moving in opposite directions.]

S: It's like, I must now move!

[SS: Thundercracker boosts forward as the blades stop, narrowly missing them.]

S: But not too fast!  Shit!

[SS: The blades disappear and the machine exposes it’s core.]

C: We did it!  We did it!  Shoot that core!

[Starscream: The machine is vulnerable!  Focus your fire on the core!

OS: The core is destroyed.]

O: Oh thank freakin’ god!

S: Phew.  Fuck!

[OS: The machine folds in on itself and a black claw like mechanical things come out of the middle, seemingly infecting the lava with dark energon.  One of the arms goes up through the ceiling creating a hole.

Skywarp: Wait!  Something’s happening!

Starscream: YES!  It’s crumbling before the MIGHT of STARSCREAM!]

O: Is that what we're calling this?

[Starscream: To the surface, Decepticons!

OS: New Objective, “Escape to the surface,” displays in the bottom right corner of the screen.]

S: Uh, I guess we're supposed to go up there?

[OS: Starscream enters the tunnel from the created hole.  Dark energon appears to be causing black spikey structures to grow up through the tunnel as the party flies upwards.]

S: Uh, okay.

[Skywarp: The machine is out of control!

Thundercracker: It must be a side effect of the Dark Energon!]

C: Great shot kid, that was one in a million.

O: [snorts]

C: [laughs]

C: I can’t remember any of the other lines.

[OS: The party continues to fly upwards.]

S: Sorry, I only- I only sorta know where I’m-

O: Where you’re going?

C: Just fly up.  It's the Death Star, we're getting out of this thing.

[OS: An in-game cinematic plays, as the 3 Seekers exit to the surface of Cybertron, the black growths continue to grow into a platform below.  A large machine on 4 spider like legs begins to move.

Skywarp: We’ve done it!  The Energon Bridge is activating!]

S: It’s elephant toothpaste.

C: What!?

S: [laughs]

[Note: If you are as confused as we were this is elephant toothpaste. ~O]

[OS: The Seekers transform, landing on a nearby platform.

Thundercracker: Incredible.  The Energon Bridge is active once more.]

C: That's a bridge!?  That looks like a giant spider!

S: Kind of.

[Starscream: Quiet!  You’re ruining my moment of Glory!  Soon, my Orbital Station will be at full power!]

O: [screechy voice] Shut up twos!  A ten is talking! [laughs]

C: [laughs]

[Megatron: YOUR orbital station, Starscream?  Surely you mean MINE.

O: [snorts]

[Megatron: I see you have finally succeeded in the simple task I gave you.  Perhaps you’re not as worthless as I thought.  Report back to base--at once!

OS: The spider device activates, bringing energon up from below and sending it upwards towards the orbital station.  The three Seekers take to the air flying back to base.]

O: [volume has been reduced] Oww!

[A cinematic plays - the beam of energon bounces around between what appears to be multiple satellites before reaching the orbital station from the first chapter.  Soundwave gestures to the now online machinery.

Soundwave: All systems online.  Dark Energon manufacturing at optimal efficiency.]

S: Okay, so is that the end of that map?

O: I think so, but…

[Megatron walks up beside Soundwave.

Megatron: Now I can introduce Dark Energon into the planet’s core...and as it spreads throughout Cybertron, my power shall travel with it!

Soundwave: Entrance to the planet core is heavily shielded behind the Omega Gate.

Megatron: I will acquire the key.  We launch a full scale assault of Iacon IMMEDIATELY.  And wipe Zeta Prime and his pathetic Autobots off the face of the planet.

Megatron takes a holographic Cybertron in his hands and then crushes it.

The chapter ends, bringing everyone back to the main menu.]

C: I don't want to be a jet anymore!

O: Well, you don't have to be that's the only chapter with jets in it.

[Note:  Except the Autobot chapter later, whoops. ~O]

C: Okay, good, I like my feet on the ground.

O: Um, I-I think probably after this you'll be Soundwave.

C: Wait, I'll be Soundwave and not you?

O: Uh, no, because uh, Soundwave’s the healer.  Do you want me healing?  The answer is no.  I want my fusion cannon. [laughs]

C: Oh, right, right, right.

O: [laughs] I want my fusion cannon, hello!  Which is funny, because I actually prefer Soundwave in this game.  Like, character wise, to Megatron.

C: I make a good healer. [indignantly] I'm a- I'm a good healer!

O: [snorts] I didn't say you weren't, I said I was a bad one! [laughs]  So, to summarize thus far:  We've had a crack addict take over a space station to get to space crack.  We have had the crack addict’s new booty er, you know, boyfriend uh, arm candy?  I don’t know.  Uh, going into the planet’s core for a booty call in order to get that space crack running through the entire planet.  Does that sum it up? [laughs]

[Note: The Seekers were underground but not truly in Cybetron’s core. ~O]

C: I believe it does.

S: Scientist wants to impress his new booty call, so off he went with his two most dearly detested buddies.  Or something.

O: Apparently?  Co-workers, that were apparently down for this?  I don't know.

A: [laugh]

C: They’re his literal- eh, hold on- wa- wa- wait, no.  They’re his wing-men?  Aha!

O: ARGH!  I’m gonna go in the bedroom and throw something at you!

C: [laughs]

O: Okay, well, um, I think that rather nicely summarizes it.  Uh, next time we’ll do chapter 3: Iacon Destroyed.  Till next time, I'm Owls.

S: I'm Specs.

C: I'm Chezni.

O: And thanks for watching, bye!

S: Bye!

[ships-sailing-in-the-night]

@lucks-eterna let me just tell you how HAPPY ECSTATIC I was while reading all of your comments on Infernal. It warms my heart that you enjoyed the story as much as I did writing it. I’ve never laughed so hard while reading fic comments before! I will go ahead and add my comments to your comments here so it's easier.

“I love that everything is just out in the open, no one’s like ‘no one can know my secret’ they’re all like ‘sup i’m a demon” - I was watching LOTR before I started writing this and I loved the idea of Drawfs, Elves, Hobbits, and Man all living together in one world, and everyone knowing about the other “species.” It definitely creates an interesting world and allows me to have more freedom in the characters relationships and interactions.

“Elena already reminds me of Marcie Millar from Hush Hush, was she the inspiration or were you going for generic high school mean girl? Ohh I would love to take a history of celestial beings class that would be way more fun than stats.” - Sort of Marcie Millar but really just your typical mean girl who thinks she's so much better. Also if I were to write a sequel, I wanted more characters to play around with as I knew some wouldn’t make it to the sequel. Also, me too, I’d totally take a class on Celestial Beings.

“Ahh yes, the old falling into the arms of the person you like trope. Truly a classic. Oh no, good things never happen in the wood. Unless they’re gonna make out cuz then I approve. Like I said, nothing good happens in the woods. *heavy breathing* he’s in her bedroom! Shiiiiiiiiiiiip you’re killing me.” - Yes, falling into your future lover's arms is a trope but it was also a way I could get both Marcus and Lucifer into the picture. Woods can be dangerous, but yes its good for make-outs lol. The last part had me cracking up 😂

“Also, mad props to you for making a side story to tie into the main one. It reminds me of the Chauncey side story in Hush Hush.” - Thank you, I wanted to not make our “bad-guy...or is he...” have his own story and then later on tie-in. Also, it gave me a chance to keep the story going and not be over so quick. (Both in the timeline and physical length)

“I just want to be friends with all of the gang and go to parties with them.” - Bruh, like me too. I was so jealous when I was writing the Chloe and her gang scenes 😂

“Mmmm yeah, he’s in her bedroom again, that’s more like it. AND HE’S SHIRTLESS!!! Ohhh living by herself? I like it. Oh no, I like it less now that something nefarious is behind it. yikes.“ - Yeaaap, just a bit more teasing cuz you love me for it. And when does something like that ever happen by chance?

“Now what’s an archangel doing on a plane when she could just use her wings? I love John Decker. I wish we could see more of him in the show. I’m excited to see more of Remi, I bet her backstory is super interesting.” - Planes are more interesting and it gave her an opportunity. 😂 Also, I wanted to give John more of a story except for what we know in the show. It’s obvious through Chloe he was a loving, caring and hardworking father/husband. It’s a shame we don’t get to see more of him and Chloe when they were younger. Also, Remi is one of my favorite characters to write!

“Ahhhhh ship, you have no idea how much I love it when my otps wash and dry dishes together. It’s one of my favorite things. I’m so glad it’s in this fic. Ahhh I love it.“ - Lol I had no idea, but good to know 😂

“Ohhhhh the two stories are coming togeeeeeetheeeeeeeer. Nooooooo, Lucifer save her, noooooo Maze, you gotta live. Nooooooooooooo. It’s getting dramatic now, wooo boy.” - It was time to heat things up.

“Marcus you bastard.“ - Need I say more?

“‘devils and demons don’t knock. Not in their nature’ dayyyyummmm“ - It’s very true.

“OH MY DAD SHE’S IN HIS BED HNNNNNGGGG. Aww I’ve always loved the head canon that Luci has hell hounds that he’s super soft with. So no wing porn then?“ - That got a good laugh out of me. I love hell hounds so yeah, can’t have the devil without his trusty pet! No Wing Porn..or at least not in this fic.

“… by a more colorful moniker, Samael” did you steal that phrasing from once upon a time 2x05 when Hook introduces himself.” -......maybe 😂, only anyone who watched OUAT would see it though or get the reference. It sounded cool ok!

“I would love if we at least got a hint in the show that Cerberus or hellhounds in general are a thing.” - SAME!

“No no no no. John Decker can’t be dead in this fic. You didn’t. Dammit, ship, you did. AND NOW LUCIFER IS POISONED AND STABBED!?!??!!? Oh, come on! Ouch, that’s gotta hurt. I’ve hit my head on a brick wall while sledding and it is painful af. Ship, why you gotta be so mean to all my fave characters this chapter? Huh? You gonna explain yourself buddy?” - Yeah, I killed him off. Ooops. *sigh* it had to be done though in case for any future written content. Yeah, just a knife wound wasn’t going to cut it because I already have a mindset of where a potential sequel would begin and how everyone fairs in their health. I’m sorry! 😫

“Whaaaaaa ok no. You’re not gonna end it there? For real? Where is the sequel? You can’t leave me hanging shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip!!!! In all seriousness though, great fic. You did a really good job weaving together the two stories and your characterization was spot on for such an AU fic.“ - Perhaps during a break, if I have free time and I am in the mood, I’ll jot some ideas down. However, for now, a sequel won’t be coming anytime soon i’m afraid. I’m very pleased to hear that my versions of Lucifer, Chloe and the gang seemed legit. Thanks for reading and yes I looooooved your stream of consciousness! 

Love ya 💕

[yutikyis]

Honest Q&A: Round 6! Table

Hello all! It’s been a while since we were all together. I’m glad everyone was able to join our roundtable today. Hmm… looking over the questions submitted they seem to be… ahh, yes, this were all omitted from the previous questionnaires due to their… darker theme. Well, it seems my editor is looking to expand our readership. Very well, if anyone feels uncomfortable answering these VERY hypotheticals… feel free to pass.

First, a question for myself. Where have you all been? It’s been really hard to track you all down for another sit down lately.

Yuti:  “Ah... I’ve been b-busy w-with this and that.

Reri: “Same as I ever been. Huntin’ and screwin’. Ya ain’t seen me then ya either are blessed or cursed I guess.”

Rahya: “Um, same ol’, same ol’. I ain’t been that different. I been goin’ on walks with Grape an’ I found a nice pond! It’s got all kinda fishers in it an’ I saw a frogtoad once!”

Sayo: “My life has passed as normal. I have been exploring the land under the guard of Lord Vachir. I fear he is not overly excited about some of our exploration but he is kind about it.”

Tsukiko: “Ah, Lady Kususha. I am certain he is very kind about it. After all he is not a stupid man, nor a blind one. I have been waiting for new orders from my Master and aiding Kitakage in his missions.” Meichi’a: “Moi? I, of course, have been a shameless louse! Exploring the lands, drinking the finest wine, and just yesterday I spent a night with the most CHA-rming... ah and I’m getting glares again. Ahem. I’ve kept myself occupied.”

Alright, on to our… readers’ questions. <cough> Uh-hmm… let’s get this over with, shall we?

“If you had to kill one person you cared about to save the rest of the world, who would you pick?”

Yuti: “... P-probably myself? I k-know there are arguments to b-be made about t-the needs of the many a-and as a h-healer you n-need to decide these things but... I d-don’t think I could kill someone I c-cared about.”

Reri: “Haw! Like anyone’s surprised at that answer Snowflake. Me? Sure. It ain’t really a choice, is it? They’re gonna die if the world explodes or whatever. I’d just take whoever’s closest. Ain’t a big deal.”

Rahya: “Um... I... I ain’t... I ain’t gonna kill nobody, not even ta save the world. I’d keep on hopin’ an’ prayin’ that things’d work out. Aasifa’s got me belivin’ in luck so... I figure I’d just hold off an’ hope somethin’ good happens!

Sayo: “I... I suppose it would be my duty. I can not say I would... This is really a very unfair question. I... if I had to pick I suppose it would be Lord Vachir or perhaps Lord Benedict. Only because I believe the two of them would most willingly sacrifice themselves to save others! Not because I value them less!”

Tsukiko:  “If I was commanded to, of course. My highest priority is satisfying my Master and I can only imagine he would be... displeased.. if the world was destroyed due to inaction. One life is not worth more than many, especially weighed against the feelings of a mere servant.” Meichi’a: “I? I would sacrifice nobody. I have already sacrificed one person I cared about and the world is not worth more than that. Let it burn if it comes to that. Selfish perhaps but I never claimed to be anything but.”

“What is the worst thing you can imagine someone doing?”

Yuti: “Ah... t-that’s a difficult answer. I-if I had to say... it w-would be harming someone’s soul or mind. A b-body is a body a-and can be healed b-but to hurt their mind or their spirit i-is unacceptable.”

Reri: “Hah. Ya really want my answer ta this? Because I got some ideas. So, ya start with some fish hooks... now this works best if the bastard’s a guy... and ya start insertin... ya look kinda green there, fella. Ya want me to stop? Hah! Knew it.

Rahya: “Um... the worst thin’? I ain’t sure. I figure like... blowin’ up the whole world! Like in yer last question! That seems like the worst thin’ cuz everyone lives here, yah? So... where’d ya even live after ya do it? On rocks an’ stuff floatin’ around? Cuz... that seems awful inconvenient. How ya gonna make roads? I ain’t sure chocobirds can fly that far without gettin’ tired and seems kinda mean to ‘em.”

Sayo: “Ah. The worst thing I can imagine is someone shaming another. Shame is a terrible thing indeed. Many would rather endure pain and misery than face shame and dishonor... at least that is what Sire says.”

Tsukiko: “The worst thing one can do is take another. That... is all I can say.”

Meichi’a: “The worst thing one can do? To give up on life. I am afraid I must disagree with the charming silver-haired crumpet. No shame is too great, no pain is unendurable. To live is the greatest gift and to toss it away is far worse than any other. ”

“Do you think death is the worst fate there is?”

Yuti: “No. N-not at all. D-death is sad, true, but it isn’t the end of life, m-merely a transformation. T-to live in eternal a-agony or have your aether d-devoured o-or to be trapped for eternity... t-those all sound much worse.”

Reri: “Gettin’ creative there, Snowflake. I like it. Ya oughta go a bit further. Well, for once, me and the girl agree. Death ain’t so bad. Probably hurts a shiteload but I see things a lot worse than death. Ya don’t hear of folks prayin’ for the sweet relief of death for no reason, yeah?

Rahya: “I... no, it ain’t the worst thing. I’m sure hopin’ not. If’n I gotta be true... I figure death ain’t so bad for the folks who be dyin’. It’s worse for the folks who ain’t dead cuz they ain’t got the person they like ‘round much, yeah? I mean I ain’t wanna be dyin’... but I’m more scareda bein’ hurt awful bad an’ bein’ all alone...”

Sayo: “I must go with the consensus here I am afraid. Death is to be feared but it is not the worst one can imagine. The ancestors have after-lives of peace and comfort after a life of hard work. It does not sound like something to fear if you’ve lived a worthy live.”

Tsukiko:

“Death is certainly by no means the worst thing! Why, I can think of several things quite worse. Enslavement, torture, suffering... many of which some would consider death a release from!”

Meichi’a:

“Alas, once again I must disagree with these charming ladies. All this talk of afterlives and mortal suffering is fine and good, but a life is a life and death is a great mystery. Even if one should survive in some form, it isn’t *life.* No drinking, no dancing and most certainly no carnal nights spent in the comforting embrace of a lover. Life is the greatest gift we have.

“Would you rather know the date of your death or the cause of your death?”

Yuti: “A-ah... t-that’s tough. Probably the d-date. The c-cause might make me tempted to t-try to avoid it but if I know anything from stories t-that would make me c-cause it! P-plus if I knew the date I’d h-have time to set my affairs in order a-and make sure I’m not leaving anything undone..”

Reri: “Hells below Snowflake can’t you even die in an interestin’ way? I agree on the Date though... but not for the reasons ya think. If I know when I’m gonna die then I’m godsdamn sure I ain’t gonna die BEFORE that. Gives me more freedom ta do shite.”

Rahya: “Um... I figure I’d wanna know the date cuz... if I know I’m gonna die because a rock falls on my head or somethin’ then I’m gonna spend all day bein’ scareda rocks? An’ that doesn’t sound real fun. But if I know I’m gonna go poof then I can just not be afraida stuff until then, yeah? Cuz... Aasifa’s already like than an’ he seems happy.”

Sayo: “I must disagree. Knowing the date of one’s demise is... not what I would want. It feels... restrictive. The cause would be better I think. I do not fear the day I meet my ancestors but I do not want it lingering over my head.”

Tsukiko: “ Ah! But Mistress Kususha! What if you are told that you would tortured to death over a period of many days! That would hang over your head far worse! Or if you were told you would be blinded and starve to death on a desert island or...” Rahya: “Um could ya maybe please stop? I ain’t wantin’ ta hear alla that...”

Tsukiko: “Oh, a thousand pardons, Mistress Miqo’te. I meant to no offense, none at all! I certainly wasn’t *intending* to frighten you with your ignorance and shortsightedness.” Rahya: “Aw shucks, thank ya!” Tsukiko: “You are most welcome. Myself? I pick neither. I apologize if it does not answer your question but I do not wish to know the time nor the means of my death.”

Meichi’a: “I must agree with the ravishing raven-haired delight. Date or cause, it would hang over my head. Unless I was told that I would die from exhaustion after a night with several del- .. oh please don’t glare, my beret-bearing beauty! I was merely joking, merely joking!”

“If you were trapped on an island, would you rather resort to cannibalism or die of starvation?”

Yuti: “N-neither! I-if I was trapped on an island a-and had to r-resort to cannibalism, t-that would mean there are others there. W-we could work together to b-build a raft... t-then I can use conjury t-to help propel it a-and get off the island!”

Reri: “Ya ain’t stupid enough to think that’s the actual question, Snowflake.”

Yuti: “N-no! B-but... I mean...I s-suppose I w-would fish?”

Reri: “Still ain’t the question, Snowflake. Why don’t ya answer it?”

Yuti: “F-fine. I’d s-starve. It w-would f-feel... w-wrong...” Reri: “Knew it! Hah. Lookin’ Miss Prissy over here, thinkin’ she’s too good ta eat. Me? ‘course I’d do what it took to survive. Ain’t no difference between Miqo and Marlboro at the end of the day, ‘cept Miqo flesh probably ain’t gonna poison ya.”

Rahya: “I ain’t gonna do not cannyballism! Them things is big and explosive an’ madea metal! I couldn’t eat it even if I tried real real ha... what?”

Sayo: *whispers quietly*

Rahya: “WHAAA?! What kinda question is that?! I ain’t gonna eat nobody!!”

Sayo: “I must agree. To eat the flesh of a fellow Spoken is shameful and dishonorable. It would taint your bloodline and your legacy for generations. Starving is a kinder fate than that.”

Tsukiko: “It is true that such an act taints your bloodline. As I am already an *unworthy* servant of a tained line however it would not be shameful to eat the flesh of another... assuming they were already dead of course. Otherwise I would be honor-bound to offer myself first. Assuming one would like to eat *my* tainted flesh.

Meichi’a: “ Well, as much as I do enjoy eating a scrumptious beauty, it would not be in THAT way. I may consider life to be important but I am a gentleman first and foremost and there are some things a gentleman never does.”

“Would you rather have an arm hacked off or a leg?”

Yuti: “... I w-wish this wasn’t a question. A-ah... I m-mean... N-Nate seems to be doing okay... I g-guess... I d-don’t... A-arm? Yes.” Reri: “Easy. Arm. Ya can get by one one arm. It takes some work ta relearn to fight but ya can do it. Leg though? Shite, yer gonna be hobblin’ along. Lookit the Flames general. He ain’t havin’ a bad time.”

Rahya: “Um... I like havin’ arms. I can draw an’ move stuff.... an’ hug! I ain’t able ta hug nobody if I only got one arm... I mean I guess I kinda can but it’d be all.. *awkward one-armed hugging motions* so.. leg. Leg ain’t so bad. Plus ya could still ride on a chocobird or somethin’!”

Sayo: “I would choose to lose a leg. One can be far more productive with two functioning hands than two functioning legs. Honored Uncle has but a single leg and has little trouble getting by.”

Tsukiko: “I would choose an arm. My job is to go where my Master orders. It would be far more difficult to do with a single leg.”

Meichi’a: “Why, not even a question. The things you can do with two hands are FAR more fun. I make my coin from music and playing a harp with a single hand would be... well, not impossible but challenging! And as for dancing, I knew a gentleman in Limsa who could dance better than most two-legged gentleman with nary but a single flesh and single wooden limb! The sound of his peg-leg against the dance floor was a music all its own!”

“If you murdered someone, how would you get rid of the body?”

Yuti: “...I... t-that is... I w-wouldn’t...” Reri: “It’s a QUESTION Snowflake, not a confession a’ guilt.”

Yuti: “I am aware, Mother. Ugh. F-fine. I w-would... I m-mean... I s-suppose f-fire?”

Reri: “(In a whiny stuttering voice) I s-suppose f-fire. Aww, isn’t that cute. Fire ain’t bad but the best way ta hide a body is ta give it to the sea. Minimal fuss, hard as hell ta look for it, the fish do mosta the cleanin’ for you. You oughta weight it down so it ain’t washin’ up on shore or somethin’ but if ya wanna be smart about it ya lure ‘em onto a boat first. Less mess an’ trouble.” Rahya: I... i ain’t gonna murder nobody none but if I was gonna I ain’t gonna hide nuffin’ because I did a bad thin an’ I ain’t should be pretendin’ I ain’t.

Sayo: “I would never murder someone. Even in the unfortunate situation where I was forced to do so in self-defense, I would not deny my crime. I would be judged fairly by the administrators of the land so that no stain would come upon my family’s honor.”

Tsukiko: “Oh, MIstress Kususha. It is so very noble that you believe so firmly in the laws of the land and their fairness! You are a very fortunate woman indeed to never have had to hide a body by melting it into a easily washed away sludge using a careful mixture of alchemic and natural chemicals!”

Meichi’a: “... I am uncomfortable with that answer! Ah... me? I suppose I would bury it. I’m not really the murdering type but it at least feels respectful.”

“Would you rather hear the voices of dead people or see their ghosts?”

Yuti: “Ah... t-that’s tough. H-hear I suppose. T-that way I’d b-be able to help them i-if they needed it.”

Reri: “*snort* The last thing I need is some clingy dead folk cloggin’ up my hearing with moans and wails. I’d rather see the bastards. Maybe I can get some clue about what killed ‘em and if there’s danger about and I don’t gotta hear them whimperin’ and cryin’ because they were too stupid ta not get killed.” Rahya: “... I’d like ta hear folks ta be honest... be kinda nice. Like havin’ a buncha friends around. An’ if Aasifa... I mean... it’d be nice ta know I could still hear Aasifa, yah?”

Sayo: “Ah... to see, I suppose. The Kami and ancestors already speak in their own ways, but it would be... comforting to see my deceased family again. To see their smiles.”

Tsukiko: “Ah, what an unusual question. I would choose to hear. The words of the dead are wise more oft than not and not all of us are blessed enough to have worthy ancestors to whisper in our ears.”

Meichi’a: “I too would choose to hear. It is the least painful choice. To see a lost love and her smile and her beautiful eyes, knowing again I would never be able to hold her? That is a torture, my good sir, a torture. But to hear her voice, to speak to her again? That would be a blessing, if a small one.”

“If someone you loved committed a gruesome murder, would you help them cover it up?”

Yuti: “I-it would depend... I m-mean on why it happened.”

Reri: “Eh. Maybe. Depends on if it’s worth the trouble. Someone went an’ killed someone for no reason, nah. Ya can’t control yerself enough to not be stupid, I’m doin’ the world a favor lettin’ yer stupid arse get caught.” Rahya: “... I ain’t... n-no, prob’ly not I mean... I ain’t... gruesome is a real nasty word, it means all violent an’ bloody an’ stuff, right?”

Sayo: “No. Even if I loved them dearly, murder is a dishonorable act even if it isn’t violent and gruesome. They would need to stand judgement for their actions. If I was caught it would bring great shame to my family,”

Tsukiko: “If my Master commanded it.”

Meichi’a: “Absolutely. Love is love after all. Though I would dearly hope I do not fall in love with a serial killer. There is some spice in danger but ah... you’d have to be rather mad to be aroused by death.”

“Would you rather be kidnapped for six months and survive or die without any psychological damage?”

Yuti: “I w-would rather survive. I... I’ve h-had bad encounters before.”

Reri: “What the Hells ‘psychological damage’ mean anyway? Ya mean I’d be more fucked up after? Who the Hells cares. Survival is survial.” Rahya: “I’m kinda wonderin’ what psycho logic is too. I mean if yer logical then ya ain’t psycho right? It don’t make a lotta sense ta..”

Sayo: *whispering*

Rahya: “Oooooooh. Um... I ain’t... I mean... I ain’t wanna die but I ain’t wanna be hurt a bunch either... If I gotta pick one I guess I’d pick survivin’ so I ain’t... y’know.. dyin’.”

Sayo: “I would choose death. I do not know what would cause psychological damage but it would most likely involved great shame and leave me incapable of fulfilling my role as a second daughter. Death is the more honorable choice.”

Tsukiko: “I would survive, of course. I have no other choice.”

Meichi’a: “Survival, of course. Life is life and even the kindest days of life can damage our minds in some way or another. Why choose to die over something like that?”

“You can only save one… your worst enemy’s infant child, or your best friend’s true love. Who do you pick?”

Yuti: "I... w-would pick the child. N-no matter what, a child is n-not their parent. T-they are innocent and h-have their own life ahead of them.”

Reri: “Pfft. Easy. The kid. If yer too dumb ta avoid whatever danger is puttin’ a baby at risk, ya probably are gonna die when ya eat somethin’ poison cuz you thought it was candy. The kid ain’t trained enough ta stand on their own an’ frankly if it’s my worst enemy’s kid then they’ll probably grow up ta be a fun challenge.” Rahya: “Um... This is an awful weird question? I’m figurin’... um... I ain’t gonna let a baby die. I ain’t got no worst enemies but even if I did I ain’t gonna let a baby die. It ain’t right.”

Sayo: “... I... that is a difficult question. Sire would say that saving a respectable adult is more important unless the child is a Firstborn. I suppose that should be my answer...”

Tsukiko: “Why, whichever my master commanded. Truly it takes a cold individual to leave a child to a cruel and merciless fate but ah.. that may be what is ordered and I must obey.”

Meichi’a: “I am afraid I must say the true love. The child is innocent... but true love is the rarest thing of all. I would do my utmost to avenge the child but one who murders love is the cruelest beast of all.”

“Would you rather marry your most recent ex or spend five years in jail?”

Yuti: "T-that one is easy. My ex. S-she is a wonderful person. I-it would be by no m-means a bad fate.”

Reri: “Easy. Marry ‘em. Then I just ditch ‘em. Like what kinda question is this? Marriage ain’t important.” Rahya: “I ain’t really ever had an... ex-anythin’ so... um.. I guess imma get locked up.”

Sayo: “I have not had an ‘ex’ in any meaningful term... but it would depend on the circumstances. If it was marriage to someone my sire approved of then it would be my duty. If it was some sort of... tawdy kidnapping then I would choose imprisonment. I am certain Lord Vachir would come rescue me!”

Tsukiko: “*smile* Marriage, of course. Marriage is much easier to escape than prison.”

Meichi’a: “... Ah, what a question! How does one qualify an ex? The last woman I slept with? The last I took for a night on the town? I suppose she was rather charming but marriage? I’m not sure. It is a sacred bond and not easily broken. I suppose if I found love then yes. Otherwise.. well, jail it is!”

Thank you all for taking the time to answer these… ahem… questions. I appreciate your candor and I’m sure our readers do as well.  One last question of my own before we break. What’s next for you?

Yuti: "A-ah, I suppose I w-will continue my r-regular healing duties. I d-do have some e-exploration to do, m-maybe Lain will come along...”

Reri: “Same as ever. The four Fs. I hear there’s some kinda big arse monster bein’ spotted around recently, lookin’ forward ta tryin’ it out.” Rahya: “Um, I ain’t sure. Whatever happens ta me, I guess. i ain’t really plannin’...”

Sayo: “I intend to keep exploring Eorzea until I complete my mission.”

Tsukiko: “Whatever my Master commands. Until then, I suppose I will keep Kitakage out of trouble.”

Meichi’a: “Well, I saw this absolutely *beautiful* Elezen woman the other day, I am hoping perhaps to run into her again... ”

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Tagging: @voidfirenate @anataerindottir @eyesseeingbeyondtheveil @onidephor @claihn Anyone else I missed!

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BTS GOBLIN AU - CH2

A/N:  A taekook fic based on the kdrama Goblin. Written by my lovely bff @stupendouspaperplane and edited by me. Sideships include yoonmin and namjin. Other alternative ships might happen if we decide to do alternative endings. 

Also this took too long ;_; exams aaa

Prologue // 1 // 2 // 3

                  “Jimin hyung? But I thought- Hoseok? Why.. ” Jungkook asked with a tremulous voice, his mind still unable to keep up with the quick unfolding of the event.

                    “We switched rooms. He suggested it, since he knew I had.. issues with my roommate.”

                   “Ohh..”, Jungkook nodded slowly, unsure of his next move. Should he greet Jimin? What should he say? Long time no see? I’ve been searching you for years? I missed you? Jungkook stayed like that for moments, an awkward silence creeped up between the two.                        

                   It was Jimin who broke the silence. “Look at you,  grown up and all. I can barely recognise you.” He gave Jungkook a small smile. “I still remember you were about this tall when you left…”, Jimin gestured with his hand around his bare chest.

                  Ahh fuck it, Jungkook thought while he pulled Jimin’s hand and wrapped him in a tight hug, their strand of red and brown hair intertwined together in the progress. After a moment, Jungkook pulled away with a smile so genuine his eyes were smiling too. “As much as I’m happy to meet you here...”, he paused and looked at Jimin in the eyes. There was a hint of anxious in Jimin’s eyes when he waited for Jungkook to continue.

                   “I think you better finish off with your shower, hyung.”, with their laughters echoing in their small dorm, everything felt like it was back in the old days.

                                                        *****

                   “Do you remember that time when we sneaked you out from your house on your birthday?”, Jimin asked. It was later that day, the boys were lounging on the couch with takeaways and cans of beers in their hands. The television was playing a movie that none of them was paying attention to. The faint sound of the movie accompanied them as they revisited their old memories. “Of course I do, how could I forget?”, Jungkook giggled.

                   “Like, out of all possible places you could have brought me to, you picked the docks. Seriously, who does that?”, Jungkook teased the older while poking at him playfully. “You are the one who requested a ‘special’ place Jungkookie, it was the best I could come up at the time.”

                   “I hope you didn’t bring your girlfriends to that kind of places.”, Jungkook said it as a joke and expected a denial from Jimin, but instead he remained silent and took a sip of his beer. “NO WAY!”, Jungkook gapsed. “Hyung did you really bring your dates to the docks!? You do realise there's a difference between a twelve year old bestie and a girlfriend right?” “Shut up would you. I never had a girlfriend.”, Jimin sighed, he should not have brought beer at Jungkook’s request, not even when he pleaded with puppy eyes.

                  Jungkook eyed Jimin up and down, making him somewhat uncomfortable. “But how could you not? You are so handsome..”, he patted Jimin on the thigh and rested his hand there. “And fit.” Jimin raised his eyebrows but let Jungkook’s hands be, okay, maybe he was a little bit drunk as well. “ I just don’t.”, he replied.

                  “Not even one?”

                  “Nope.”

                  Jungkook leaned on Jimin’s small body, silence filled the room as both of them fell into their own thoughts. “I should help you set up some blind dates hyung, I do not want you to be lonely when you are 60.”, Jungkook suddenly suggested with a straight face, his eyebrows squished together in a line. Jimin only laughed at the younger’s sudden seriousness, he had known better than to argue with a drunk man. “I think you should go to sleep Jungkookie.”

                  “Why should I?”, Jungkook replied with a pout. Jimin knew his friend was aware that his weakness was his cuteness, he was doing it on purpose, drunk or not. “Don’t you have class tomorrow morning?” He sighed. “Actually, I don’t”, Jungkook said with a smirk and leaned forward for another can of beer. Jimin stood up and took the remaining cans before Jungkook did. “I think that’s enough for today.” He said and got up to put the cans in the fridge.

                  Jungkook sank back into the couch, his eyes following Jimin as he walked back and forth to clean up the living room. “Hyung, do you still remember the day I left?”, he asked.

                  “Mmhm.”              

                  “Are you angry at me for not saying goodbye?”, Jimin stopped and thought about the question. He was upset, yes. Way beyond upset than he should be, it was Jungkook that promised he would say goodbye before he went to Busan with his family. So technically it was not Jimin’s fault that he was disappointed when he waited and waited until the sun set but his best friend was nowhere to be seen.

                  But Jimin had promised himself if he ever had a chance to meet Jungkook again, he would not tell the boy anything about it. So of course his answer was, “No, I’m not.” Jungkook tilted his head as his eyes trailed after Jimin, “Well that’s unexpected, I thought you would hate my guts.”

                  “If you don’t go to sleep now I would. ”, Jimin pulled the pouting boy up from the sofa and towards their bedrooms. “You better unpack your stuff soon. ”,was Jimin’s comment as he dragged the other towards his bed. Jungkook fell onto the unmade bed with a loud thud while Jimin searched through the bags and boxes for his pillow and blanket. “How can a grown ass man be so adorable?” Jimin said to himself while Jungkook curled himself up in his soft blanket.

                  “ ‘m not cute. You’re the cute one..”, Jungkook mumbled, long after the bedroom door was shut closed and Jimin’s small form disappeared from his sight.

                                                        *****

                  “So to summarize, you realised that the guy who accidentally saw you naked was your long lost childhood friend because he had this one scarf that you gave him when he was like.. ten years old?”

                  “When he was nine actually, it was his birthday present.”

                  “When was the last time you guys saw each other?”

                  “Seven years ago, before his family moved to Busan.”

                  “Damn.. I’m having goosebumps right now.”

                  “You should at least pretend to be happy for me, Hobi hyung.”, Jimin said into his phone that was propped up with his pillow. He had called Hoseok immediately when he woke up in the morning, as he figured his hyung would be excited to listen to such good news.

                  “Of course I’m happy for you silly. It’s just.. you know this -reunion with my best friend- stuff doesn’t happen often, I’m just still in a state of shock that's all.”, the voice coming from the phone was bright, with faint sounds of nature in the background.

                  “You better get used to it soon ‘cuz I’m planning on introducing you two to each other.”

                  “Whatever you say buddy. But now that I’m thinking about it, You owe me dinner, Jiminie. For saving you from that asshole AND indirectly helping you reunite with your bestie.                         

                  “How ‘bout this Saturday night? I’ll buy you dinner at that Sushi restaurant you loved to nuts.”, Jimin suggested, a plan already forming in his mind.

                  “OMG YASS!”, his excitement made Jimin laugh cutely and throw himself forward on his pile of pillows. Hoseok was two years older than him but his cheerful and carefree personality made him an easy person to hang out with. Jimin heard someone talking through the phone, but could not quite make out the words. “He’s here?”

                  “Mmhm, he said good morning.” 

                  “Good morning to you too Prof.”, Jimin replied with a smile. “I should get up now, I have class later.”, and with that they exchanged goodbyes and the call ended.

                  Hoseok pocketed his phone and went to sit down beside a man that looked a few years older than him. “Jiminie told me about his roommate.”

                  “From the laughs you guys shared I assume they get along well?”, the man replied. Hoseok hummed as an agreement and stood up to water the plants. “Actually it’s kinda complicated, but long story short they were furious at the beginning but Jimin being the lucky bastard he is realized the kid was his childhood bestie so they reunited and lived happily ever after.” 

                  “Aww, good for him! He must have saved the country or something in his past life to be such a lucky guy. If only I could meet my best friend again too, if that’s possible somehow.”, his voice grew softer as he proceed, the last part was more like a mumble to himself. Hoseok being the sweet and observant person he was, said “Maybe, just maybe, if you wish for it with all your heart, someone might grant your wish for you.” 

                  “If.” 

                  “Aww come on Tae, you know nothing is impossible, now cheer up and go cook me some breakfast, I’m starving.”, Taehyung smiled half-heartedly but quickly shook the mood off and forced his brightest smile, the one that make his mouth a rectangular shape with his coral white teeth on display.

                  Hoseok, who had his back towards Taehyung and had his attention on a small flower that newly bloomed, did not notice the mood change. He gave a cheery “Okay~” to Tae’s “I’m gonna make pancakes!”

                  It was later when Hoseok finished his task of watering his precious plants and Taehyung had made pancakes that wasn't burnt as much as his last attempt. They munched on them anyway, regardless of the dark brown prints which indicated that they were overcooked. 

                  “I haven’t had the chance to ask, how was your class yesterday?”, Hoseok asked halfway through the meal. 

                  “Quite good, I might say. I’m teaching the juniors, so it’s all faces that I know. But there’s this... one student, which I believe is one of the freshmen by the way. He entered my class half way through, stared at me, dropped his books and ran away for dear life.” 

                  “That’s... awkward.” 

                  “Hell yes it was. But the thing is, even after he was gone the class just won’t chill.”

                  “Why?” 

                  “That kid earned himself a fan base in my class, I swear I heard that those girls were planning to hunt him down.”     

                  “He’s good looking?”

                  “Offensively so. He could have easily become a model, not to mention he was also a fit lad.”

                  “You sound like one of them, you know?”

                  “One of who?” 

                  “His fans.”

                  “Shut your nonsense, I‘m not!”, Taehyung puffed his cheeks and pushed Hoseok playfully. Hoseok, poor boy who was still laughing at his own words was caught off guard. A jar of maple syrup fell and broke, forming a puddle on their white fur carpet.

                  Hoseok gave Taehyung a glare that said “You better clean it up.” Taehyung rolled his eyes and poked his tongue out, “As if I would ever.”, were the unspoken words portrayed by his body language. Knowing Taehyung, he would actually let the spill stay there until someone else couldn't take it anymore and cleaned it up.

                  “It’s expensive you know.”, Hoseok said with a pout as he went to wet a cloth. “I can get a box of those maple syrup for you next time.”, Taehyung was a little confused, since when did Hoseok cared about maple syrup? Is it because of the price? But he remembered it’s not even that expensive.

                  Hoseok froze mid-cleaning and looked up from the mess, “I’m talking about my fur carpet bro.”

                  …… That explains it. Taehyung laughed nervously and avoided Hoseok’s blazing glare by shoving the rest of the pancakes into his mouth.

                  “Taehyung-ah, help me put up those brochures on the notice boards around school can you?”, Hoseok called for Taehyung when he was about to leave for work. “Sure.”, he grabbed the stack of papers without question as he already knew what it was for. 

                  “Bye Hobi~”

                  “Bye~~”

                                                          *****

                  He decided that he liked the sound of leaves crackling under his feet. He was walking in a moderate pace, carefully avoiding any contact with others. No one spared a glance as the black shadow made his way through the crowd, not that he minded.

                  There were times where he would enjoy the lingering looks he received, it made him felt like he belonged. Others might find it hard to relate, but being a person like him, it felt good to be reminded of his presence. It was those moments that made him feel alive.

                  However, he was not. He was far from being alive.

                   So there were also times like this. When he needed to be remind who he really was, what he was here to do. He would hide behind his hat and away from the eyes of the world. He would tell himself over and over again as he did the tasks he was given.     

                  I’m not like them.

                  He put his hand on his hat as a strangely strong wind blew, taking leaves and small drops of rain along its journey. His feet slowed down as a bus stop came into sight. He was standing far behind, but he had a clear view of the person he wanted to see. It was a girl, a person that was like him, yet different.

                  I don’t have the lives they have.

                  He watched with cold eyes as the girl’s expression filled with lost as the time goes by. Once there was a time where he would feel the sadness rushed in his chest when he saw them, the people like him. But now there was nothing, he was a pool of dead water, dark and empty. 

                  Not the memories, not the emotions, the families and friends. I have nothing.

                  “Can you hear me? Hello?”, the girl walked around trying to gain attention from the bypassers. Not one seemed to sense her presence, as if she was invisible to them. He was about to walk up to her when he saw that she was giving up, but then he stopped. The girl’s eyes were wide with recognition as a hooded man walked towards the bus stop. He stood behind the notice board and watched in silence. It was always easier if they realised the truth themselves.

                 We don’t belong here, we no longer live.

                  “Park Jimin!”,the girl called with closed eyes and clenched fists. She knew he won’t hear that she called him without honorifics, yet she hoped he would. In her mind her life was replaying, the faces she met and every moment she builded with them.                                    

                  But she’s different. She gets to leave.

                  At least I  had the chance to see someone one last time. And with that the girl opened her eyes. She had braced herself yet her tears fall when the man she called glanced towards her direction in confusion before he stepped on the bus along with the other passengers.

                  And I don’t.  

                  “Lee Ji Su. 21 years old. Cause of death, car accident.”, he read the contents on the card he held with the same monotone voice as he always did. The girl didn't seem surprised by his sudden appearance, she just nodded when he asked “Is that you?”, with a softer voice.

                  I’m a grim reaper.

                  He doesn’t know why he does it, but he took out his handkerchief and gave it to the girl so she can wipe her tears. Maybe it was the fact that he felt something he hasn't felt for a long time when he saw what the girl didn’t while she drowned in her tears. The man that she called, Park Jimin, glanced back at the bus stop just as a strong wind blew off his hat.

                  It was brief, but there was no doubt that their eyes had meet. He doesn’t know why or how, but a strong feeling bloomed in his chest as their eyes met. Maybe it was the sadness in Jimin’s eyes, or maybe he was affected by the girl’s cries, or maybe it was something else entirely. Whatever the reason was, a tear dripped down his face. He wiped his tear away with the back of his hand with misbelief and went to pick up his hat before walking towards the crying girl.

                  “Drink up, it wipes away your memory.” He said as he passed a small cup of hot tea in front of the girl. She was eyeing the place curiously since she arrived, and now her curiosity landed on the dainty ceramic cup. “What if I don’t want to?” He sighed, there goes his plan to the bookstore.

                  “Trust me, you don’t want that.” He stopped cleaning the cups and sat down in front of the girl with his own cup of tea instead, hoping that the girl will shut up and drink the tea if he stared hard enough. Apparently it was not working because the girl asked another question after staring at the tea. “What if I don’t want to go there?” She asked while pointing towards the door that led to the afterlife.

                  “Then you’d be off becoming a ghost.” He doesn’t really understand why he was answering her questions instead of ignoring them as he usually does. It wasn’t until a long time after, a very special someone taught him the emptiness he felt was loneliness. He took another sip of his tea and wrapped his hands around the cup to warm his fingers, patiently waiting for her question to strike.

                  “What about you?” The girl asked while copying his gestures. “What about me?” He asked back with raising eyebrows, confused by the direction the conversation was turning to. She slowly picked up the cup while looking at him in the eyes, as if she was trying to look through him for his deepest secrets, “What had you done that you are now a grim reaper?”                                                            

                  “They say I’ve done unforgivable sins.”

                                                          *****

                  He was walking out of his office, finally done with his task of sending the girl to where she belonged. The sky was dark with clouds, sunlight barely touching the ground. He wasn’t aware how fast time had gone when he was dealing with her, it looked like heavy rain might pour from the sky any minute now.

                  He quickened his pace and accidentally kicked a cardboard box but thankfully didn’t trip, and while he was silently cursing someone for leaving rubbish in front of his place he heard a sound. It was barely audible, but it was there. A small whine that sounded like something very much alive. He opened the box to be greeted by a brown cloud of fur.

                  He looked around for anyone that looked like they might have been the asshole that abandoned their dog here. He gave up his search when he heard another cry from the poor puppy, it  looked cold and ill.

                  “Let’s go home.” He said as he continued his journey back to his dorm, now accompanied with a small smile and a ball of fluff against his chest.

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Responses to {Part 20} I Won’t Stop You // Jeon Jungkook, Vampire!AU Asks~

Please ‘Keep Reading’ to find my response to your ask ^^ As always, I have copied and pasted all asks into this post in regards to last night’s chapter to avoid clogging up people’s dashboards and to avoid spoilers for those who may still wish to read the chapter. Thank you ^^ 

Anonymous said: About to go to sleep now! Can't wait to wake up tmr to your beautiful writing <3

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it when you get a chance to read it :D

@hemhings said: Oh my goodness it's Tuesday today! I'm super excited for this update! Thank you for writing I Won't Stop You💕💕💕💕

Yay I’m happy that you’re super excited! I hope you enjoyed it if you read it :D

@kookies-hoe said: OMG I JUST REALISED IT IS IWSY DAYYYY!!! I can't wait 😫😫😫💕

YAY! I hope you liked it my dear :D

@clara-licht said: In my timezone you always post IWSY on Wednesday mornings, and by mornings I mean like 4 or 5 AM. I usually wake up early on Wednesday just to read it 😂

Ahhh damn timezones, I’m really sorry about that! I feel bad that you’re waking up so early to read it :( But it means so much to me that you’re enjoying it and want to read it when I post it ^^ Thank you so much dear! I hope you manage to get back to sleep afterwords!

Anonymous said: It's still a mystery to me how you actually could make me anticipate Tuesdays

I don’t know how I do that either but I’m so happy that I can do that for you^^ *hug*

Anonymous said: It's 7:21am where I am right now and I have to get ready for school in 10 min so I woke up and was like 'fuck iwsy doesn't come out for another *checks world clock* hOUR!!' Now I have to wait till after school to finish it 😭😭 fuck you time distance -Tall anon

Hey tall anon! Ahhh that’s okay though because it’s still gonna be here when you get out of school! I hope you enjoy it when you read it and then you can relax after school :D hehe

Anonymous said: I live for you Jungkook fanfic, it's not even a fanfic, it's art, bless

Wow okay I’m blushin’~~~ you’re too sweet to me, honestly. Thank you so much..

@jynxy24 said: DID YOU SEE ABOUT JUNGKOOK RELEASING HIS FULL COVER OF WE DON'T TALK ANYMORE I'M SO HAPPY EVENTHOUGH THIS IS LATE LMAO  Charlie Puth even tweeted about it!! I cried, ARMYs really do a lot for BTS oml I'm so proud!! (Even if Charlie mispelled 'Jungkook' for 'Jungcook', atleast he acknowledged our golden maknae!!!) BCZ OF THIS, I was just reminded of you cuz' you wrote the best Jungkook series I've read so far! CHAPTER 20 IS COMING TOMORROW AHHHHHHHHHHH   Stay AWESOME as ALWAYS, Sara. Love ya!!

Yes I did! He sounds so beautiful, I love Jungkook’s whisper tone voice when he sings, it’s very emotional and sincere and I can really feel the emotion in his voice when he sings. And his pronunciation is perfect! And Jungcook LOL I saw all the memes of ‘Jungcook’ and it made me laugh so much (’: I hope you enjoyed the chapter my love! Thank you so much!!

@adoppelna14 said: Omg I thought my tumblr is betraying me cause there isn't the 20th chapter for I won't stop you yet but then I remembered that you wrote you gonna post it between 9 - 10pm and Germany is one hour later than the uk😂😭😭😭😭 ots already past 10 pm. I need to know what happens next though😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤

Ahh yes timezones can be so confusing! But yes! I update usually at 9.30pm UK time on the dot, but I always say between 9-10pm just in case some week I am unable to update at exactly 9.30pm haha :D I hope you enjoyed the chapter my love!!

@kpoperinthehoody123  said: Can't wait for vampire jungkook to come out @#%*£*+(%-££*''-;%;; Aiishhh I love your blog

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed it if you read it :D

Anonymous said: Wow. You are amazing. Your fanfic I won't stop you is the first that i read on tumblr, and the first that i loved. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you *bowing*. Stay hardworking but take rest too. Thank you again.

I’m not amazing, but I am so happy that you are enjoying the series ^^ Thank you so much for reading it and messaging me to tell me that you like it! *hugs*

@jungkookbangtaned said: Hey! I'm waiting for the update and I'm sooo eager to know what happens next!! Like I'm so curious!! One question: do we have to expect Y/N to get angry at Jungkook when she discovers he's a vampire? I love you and your story, you're amazing!  Kisses

There’s no point in asking me questions like that my love, I won’t ever answer questions that will spoil the story so I’m afraid you will just have to wait! :D I love you too and I hope you enjoyed the new chapter if you got a chance to read it :D

Anonymous said: I hate you. You get me all excited with an update and there's so much comfort it makes my heart melt, even when you consider the circumstances. But then you end the update before any sort of explanation is given and I'm left without closure, impatiently waiting for next week because you have me crawling back for more every time. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Aw I’m sorry you hate me, because I love you very much c: But! In saying that, there was (as always) more  lore that is important to the story in this chapter. Also, more background information on Jimin and Taehyung~ But I am glad that you will be back next week to read more! Thank you so much for reading it my dear, it means a lot to me ^^

@animeimmortal said: GAAAAAAHHH YOU KNOW DAMN WELL WHAT I WANT TO SAY BUT OTHER THAN THAT I EFFIN LOVE THIS STORY AND JESUS YOUR WRITING IS FABULOUS HONEY THOSE CLIFFHANGERS WILL KILL ME ONE DAY ❤ ily ❤  ^^

*winks* ^^ Thank you so much for reading it and I love you too!! *hugs*

@mocking-butts said: I'm literally screaming at this chapter I need it to be next week oh my god~! Like I hope she stays I don't know what to do with Yoongi I'm oh lord and namjoon ahh!

Only 6 more days to go! c: hehe~ Thank you for reading the chapter sweets!!

Anonymous said: are you going to post i won't stop u pt. 20 today ?

I posted it last night, as always - 9.30pm UK time on the dot, as I have done so every week ^^

@kookies-hoe said: AGHHHHHHHH!!! Cliffhanger 😭 I WANT TO SEE THE REACTIONNNNN 😭 Can't wait for next week! Also, really Tae, pussy 😂 and Jimin is sooo cute I can't 😭😂💕 love your writing, have a good night!

Taehyung and his little pussy c: heh~ Thank you so much my love and I hope you have a wonderful day!

@adoppelna14 said: NOOOOO!!!! THAT'S SUCH A PAINFUL CLIFFHANGER!!!😭😭😭 WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO ME?!?😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Because, that’s the way the story goes! ^^ Thank you so much for reading it! :D

Anonymous said: Omg the things you do to my heart!! I'm probs gonna die before it gets to next Tuesday 😂❤️ plz keep writing, your work is beautiful xx

Please don’t die! I’d be very upset if you did that :( And of course I will keep writing! Thank you so much for reading the new chapter :D

Anonymous said: I JUST READ THE LATEST CHAPTER OF IWSY AND IM SOOOOO EXCITED FOR NEXT WEEK

YAY I’M SO HAPPY YOU LIKED IT and I hope you will like the next chapter too c: Thank you so much!

@audreymv said: This is about to get intense. Like Mom is about to reveal alot of things and Jungkook might just lose her. I hope everything goes good. SUCH SUSPENSION MATE. I AM NOT READY. As usual. How long do you think this story is going to be, Sara?? Really loving it

I think the next chapter will be a chapter that everyone will have to read carefully and closely as there will be a lot of information - and that’s all I can really say on it :P I get asked a lot how many chapters IWSY will be or how long it will be and I just don’t know! There is still a lot to happen, so it won’t be ending any time soon. If I had to guess...maybe 6-7 more chapters? But I honestly don’t know. I have NO idea lolol You guys will know as soon as I do! Thank you so much for reading it dear, I hope you’re having an awesome day!

@ohheyitsebonyrose said: SARAAAAA OMGGGG I CANT WAIT ANOTHER WEEK FOR IWSY. It's captured me so much and has hit me in the feels. You're an amazing writer!

Only 6 more days to go! I’m glad it has hit you in the feels ;D hehe, thank you so much!

Anonymous said: holy crap i almost forgot why tuesdays are so special and i'm very happy now, thank you

That makes me incredibly happy to hear, thank you so much for saying that :)

Anonymous said: You know what. I'm not gonna read this story anymore until it's fully finished (I'm lying). My heart can't take all these damn cliffhangers😭 and then having to wait a whole week. I'm crying. Pls why do you wish to hurt me so?

If you wish to not read the story until it is finished then that is completely fine and it’s your choice to make! Cliffhangers are an essential part to writing weekly for me. It’s my technique I guess, and it always has been. ^^ Thank you so much for reading it thus far and I really appreciate it!!

Anonymous said: I have this feeling I'm gonna be terrified to learn Jungkook is a vampire but the naive part of me hopes that everything will be fine. ALSO CAN'T WAIT FOR SERRENA TO EXPLAIN WHY I AM VAMPIRE CATNIP! VAMPNIP!!

Vampire catnip...oh my god I love you so much? AHHHH xD That’s amazing lolol! Thank you so much for reading it and making me smile with Vampnip hehe :D

@doubletroublesince1994 said: You know, I always read vertically, but when it comes to you, I can't help but read every single word, trying to enjoy the moment while it still lasts :')) Seriously man you're the only one who ever made me do that (apart from Freud's 5 lessons lol)

I think it’s important to really read what I write sometimes tho because you might miss important lore or information that is essential to the story! I get some questions sometimes and I think to myself like “did this person even read the chapter?” cos I clearly explained it during the chapter haha xD But I’m glad it can hold your attention like that! Thank you so much for reading it because it means so much to me :D

@deangetoutofmyspleen said: sARA YOU NEVER FAIL TO MAKE ME EMOTIONAL AF I CANT WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK

AHH THANK YOU SO MUCH BABE AND I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE ENJOYING IT! *hugs*

@mysr3 said: Saraa my heart break at the end TT JK character developed so much and Y/N is his everything. Y/N character also developed strong yet fragile. OMG I could feel the pain he was in when he begged for her love to remain the same no matter what happened. Also the parts where Jimin hugged her and his concern thought is touching. The pain in Taehyung thought where he afraid Y/N will hate him is so sad. Aww sweet Mugsy and little Jimin Taehyung moment is sweet. Well written, Thank you Sara ❤❤❤

I’m really happy that you’ve loved the character developments throughout, I really wanted to create a story with real depth and I’m glad it can be seen! Thank you so much for reading and enjoying this chapter cutie! It means a lot to me ^^ I hope you have a great day!

Anonymous said: SARA. AGAIN????? YOURE PROLONGING THE INEVITABLE! I NEED TO KNOW WHAT Y/N IS ALREADY OMG 😂 nah nah but in all seriousness, great work as always~ this should seriously be made into a book. Or a movie. Hot damn. Idk how you can write so well T.T I'm so jelly!  - 7:45 Anon

What?! c: Did you expect him to just bring her home and be like ‘yo bitch I’m a vampire and my cousin slaughtered your parents’ ? hehe xD Thank you very much for liking the chapter, and I hope you’ll enjoy the next one too. And I’m sorry for the frustration it’s causing you but...that’s just the way the cookie crumbles! (or Kookie, whatever you wish :P)

Anonymous said: OH MAI GAWD!!!! The FEELS in IWSY part 2!!! (y/n) don't leave Jungkook! omo Sara you're such a good writer I can't even anymore! I'm both scared and excited for the next part because I think I might know what happens but at the same time, I hope what i think will happen won't happen. Just wondering, have you heard Jungkook's full cover of 'We don't talk anymore'? Anyways ily and you're one of my favorite writers!

Yay for giving you all the emotions and feels c: eheh thank you so much for reading it my love! And YES I DID! His voice is so beautiful and he did such an amazing job, I’m sure all ARMY is so proud of him for doing so well ^^ I love you too and thank you so much for thinking that about me :) It really makes me smile more than words can describe!

@ineffabl-y said: AAAAHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER WELL FOR THIS PERFECT, GODFORSAKEN STORY 😭😭😭😭😭 IT'S SO GOOD ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’ll take that as a compliment ;D hehe, thank you so much for reading it this week!! ^^

@jynxy24 said: I SWEAR TO GOD I SCREAMED WHEN IWSY CAME OMG SHIT JIMIN AND TAEHYUNG'S WORDS AT THE END THOUGH WHY YOU GOTTA MAKE ME SO EMOTIONAL WITH THEM WORDS AAAAARRGHHH   Okay, rants over lmaooo The chapter was great, Sara!! You did another amaaaaazing job at blowing me away :3 As always, stay awesome and wonderful at writing. Love ya, Sara!!

*BLUSHES* you’re always too kind and wonderful to me Jynxy ^^ Thank you so much for your words that never fail to make me smile! I hope you’re having an awesome day and taking care of yourself c: I love you too!!

Anonymous said: LIKE WHY CANT EVERYDAY BE TUESDAY? I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. GAHHHHHHHHHH IM SO ANXIOUS!! Mom I'm not okay with your sorcery. Like what if Y/N leaves bae?? What if Yoongi snatches Y/N by her edges? WHY IS THIS VMIN FEELS PUNCHING ME IN NY THROAT WITH THE FULFFY GOODNESS. This story gives me heart palpitations cuz it just shakes me up.  I'm so confused BUT Love will prevail and min motha freakin yoongi better back off Jungkookies girl or I'm coming to throw hands. I love you 💜~ LilKookie Anon

I wish I could make every day Tuesday for you!! Do you really think she’ll leave Kookie?! WILL YOONGI KIDNAP HER?! hmmm so many questions but mean author will not answer them! :3 heheh~~ Thank you for reading the story and enjoying it, it makes me so happy! I love you too my lilkookie anon c: I hope your day is going great!

@coppertopging said: You are killing me with these cliffhangers, Sara. Killing... me... slowly... *clutches chest dramatically*

Don’t lie, you’re secretly a masochist and you love pain. Am I wrong? *wink* Hope you’re having a wonderful day beautiful ^^

Anonymous said: Istg every single time a chapter ends I'll have a little rage quit (your cliffhangers kill me) and my parents are like 'wtf is wrong with this child?' But iTS WORTH IT. Chapter 20 was... absolutely amazing. You have such a talent for writing and I hope to write at your level one day. -Tall anon

LMAO ‘wtf is wrong with this child’ your parents are gonna throw hands at me if you don’t stop that xD lolol thank you so much! And I’m sure you write beautifully, so please don’t ever doubt yourself or anything like that! I still have so many things I need to improve on, so I’m not on any level or the likes haha ^^ Thank you so much Tall anon! Have a great day!

@wonderful39530 said: Y are you doing this to me? Everytime you put out the new chapter of I Won't Stop You I'm thinking this would be the chapter that she would at least give me a hint as to what makes her so special, then it gets snatched!! Uhh I feel like Jackson everytime they play what he considers cringe worthy. Y must u torture me so good like this?!! Stop it, no keep going, no stop, no keep going...ahhhh!!!!!!! So same time next week?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

You’re just going to have to learn how to be patient my dearrrrrr! c: I think you secretly enjoy the pain. If I just gave you everything in one go, it wouldn’t be any fun now, would it? ;D hehe~ YES SAME TIME NEXT WEEK AS ALWAYS OF COURSE C: Thank you for reading it my love :)

Anonymous said: I lovee youuuuuuuuu💞💞💞 you're a great authorrrr😍 Love your JK fanfic thoooo (i wont stop u) u hve never dissapoint me in every chapter 😭 Waiting for a week is like waiting a month ☹️👉🏻👈🏻 Work hard author-nim !! Love from Malaysia 🤞🏻<my hearteu

I love you too! I’m so happy that you love the series and thank you for reading it :D Yay for never disappointing you c: That makes me feel really really happy :D Only 6 more days to wait so it’s not so bad eh? ^^ and wow hello anon from Malaysia! I’m always so curious as to where the people who read my fanfic are from c: Have a great day!

@deboracorrea25 said: OMG!! Do you want to kill me from curiosity? I dying to know what she is and what will be her reaction. You're such an amazing writer, and I'm so anxious. Hope that this week passes very fast. Thank you for writing this marvelous story.

Well, my intention was never to kill anyone. Maybe just seriously injure? c: huehue^^ Gah, thank you so much for saying such sweet and lovely things to me.You’ve no idea how much you made me smile :) You’re welcome and thank YOU for reading it every week my love.

@noceurash said: I forgot yesterday was Tuesday so when I looked and saw the next part of I won't stop you I was so excited omg. Your chapters just keep getting more interesting omg. Ily!!! <3

Thank you so much for seeing it and remembering it was Tuesday! ehe~ I��m glad that it keeps getting more interesting for you and I’m so happy that you’re enjoying what I post ^^ I love you too and I hope you have an awesome day!

@koreaisanaddiction said: SARAAAAAA!!!! I WANNA KNOW HER REACTIONS!!!

Then...I guess...you’ll have to...wait...for next week. *winks* muhaha~ *hides*

@theninjachan said: I personally think that at this point of the story, the reader is already smart enough to think critically and objectively about the problem that's ahead of her and Jungkook's family. I really do hope they stay together. I think it's natural for her to feel betrayed but I think she's going to think past that. Love really is the strongest force out there huh. Great job on Chapter 20! Your chapters come out 5AM in the morning in my timezone! I don't really mind though.

Words cannot describe how much I smiled when I read your message. Thank you for thinking like this, and that’s all I’ll say :) And yes! People have this mentality that hate is so powerful - and it is, of course. But love is MORE powerful in my opinion. And we all need a lil bit more love in our world I think ^^ Oh my god, 5am x.x I’m sorry that I comes out so early in the morning for you, I wish timezones didn’t exist agh! Thank you so much for reading it, and thank you so much for sending me this message. Have a wonderful day beautiful ^^

Anonymous said: Can your jungkook fan fic end up with a hapoy ending because I hate sad and unhappy endings pls I really love this fan fic I don't want it to go to waste

I’m sure you didn’t mean for your comment to sound harsh or rude, but by you saying that if it were to have a sad ending that my entire series would ‘go to waste’ is a little bit of an insult. I won’t be mentioning whether it will have a happy or sad ending; as I have said many, many, many times before, I never give spoilers or the likes. However, I appreciate that you like the series and that you are enjoying it, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for saying so. I hope you have a wonderful day.

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I'm hear to tell my story to you, bc I really like u &ur blog!! So there is this guy who ended up in my grade after being in the USA for one year (this was about 2 years ago). From the first time I saw him I found him interesting but arrogant (I'm glad that I can sort of feel how people are/'read' them😌). 1st problem: I knew that it was that 'interesting' feeling that makes me fall in love. I usually only take a liking in guy/girls but it never develops in more thanks to my Gem Venus:)...-Andra

I only experienced this feeling once before him (Max). And I’m more of the down to earth type of person regarding love. The next problems are my trust issues. It’s no surprise since I’m discovered more about astrology & my chart (My Venus is in the 12th House and I have Juno in Retrograde, etc) and due to some events in the past. I think what really attracted me to the to guys was that I could not quite ‘read’ them fully - if you know what I mean 😅. I only felt that under their… - Andra..I was a little child, she already felt like she was talking to a grown up. And as much as I wish to just be silly & childish & start relationships without a second thought (Like my Gem Venus would like to), I can’t. :( Okay I may love to just talk about unnecessary side things too. U’ll have to deal with it.;) Sry, not sry. So, Max is really handsome on the first look (his hair was terrible tho. He had an undercut but his upper hair was long &went down his head in an umbrella curve😂 -AndraHe still uses to much hair gel tho.) Many younger girls like him and some from our grade maybe did a bit too. Until he opened his mouth. That is when my first thought got confirmed: He is an asshole. At least on the outside but it doesn’t matter much to me bc my Sun is in the 11th house which means I wouldn’t go out with someone my friends don’t like or who treats them badly. He’s father is pretty rich so he kind acts like he is really important. His image of girls is pretty gross too..- Andra.But I can’t stop what my heart feels, even tho I can ignore and surpress it. I guess this is a good thing.:) Regardless of how much my hearts wants something my mind is taking the lead, so I almost always keep a cool head. To be honest I wouldn’t have ever forgiven myself if I’d gone out with him. Maybe it’s his age where he only likes to play around or maybe it is the fact that he’s parents divorced and he hates his stepmother. But I still don’t think this is an good enough excuse for.. -AndraI’d say he is Cap rising more tho bc they are are really attractive & he sure is. (Kind of a mix of an angel face with a devil presence) He has a Cap Moon + Venus, a Scorpio Mercury and Sag Mars (according to all the Info (beside the time) I found) Doesn’t those placements seem cool? If only he were reased different 😅😥 I’m a Taurus Sun, Scorpio Moon + Mars, Aries Mercury and Cancer Rising and Aquarius/Scorpio Dom:) btw. I also invited myself into you chat fam cuz I love u Taurus bae💕-AndraI hope I didn’t sound to weird tho.😂😂 It’s just good getting things of the chest as I wouldn’t be able to tell my other school friends about stuff like this. As much as I love them, some are really chatty and I also want an objective friend to hear me out.:) - Andra

 First things first, thank you so much for your words, that literally made my day, and also thank you for sharing your story with me :33 What chat fam did you mean tho? I checked my ig and tumblr messages but there’s nothing there. Did you just mean these messages or something else?? Also i understand what you mean by telling me instead of your friends, like man, some people are such gossip chickens, i can’t even XD OKAY, to your story!I really wonder what this boy’s Sun is. From the other placements you listed, he’s most likely really secretive, confident, and tbh, he kind of gives off the cocky vibe. Like, he’s not your typical kind person ya know. Ahh, you’re Taurus too?? High five! I get what you mean by saying you don’t really trust people and how you’d like to talk to him or be with him. Your placements are also accurate to that. I have Venus in Aries and sometimes it’s also hella annoying because like i want the adventure and stuff, but then there’s my lazy afraid Taurus ass and just.. ugh xD Can i just say my opinion? Because like from what you said, this only thing popped into my mind - stay away from this guy!! I know that it’s easy for me to say, because i’ve never seen him and i don’t like him, but if he’s really like this, then he’s just gonna break your heart eventually and honestly, you deserve someone MUCH better. It’s obviously up to you, but i do believe there’s gonna be someone who you’ll just crazily fall in love with and who’ll treat you great! Good luck, i hope my answer was useful at least a tiny tiny bit :33