#aj jones

[onelastfic]

Teen Mei Interactions

"Look, Rain, you might have Excalibur and your butterfly form, but I'm like the sun. I burn bright, and nothing can extinguish me," Dawn declared, his chest puffed with arrogance.

Mei, never one to let a boast pass without a retort, scoffed, "Just because you hurt people's eyes when they stare directly at you doesn't make you the sun. It just makes you ugly."

“Hah!” Rain laughed loudly. “Good one, Mei Mei!”

Dawn, his arrogance undeterred, shot back, "Ugly? Mei, you're just jealous of my brilliance."

Mei rolled her eyes. "Please, Dawn. The only brilliance you possess is blinding people with your overinflated ego."

Dawn, unfazed, shot back. "Jealousy doesn't become you, Mei. Perhaps one day you'll bask in the warmth of my glory."

Mei, unimpressed, replied. "Dawn, the only thing warming in your presence is the hot air you're spewing."

——

Once again, Mei and Dawn found themselves in a heated argument. Dawn, his patience wearing thin, took a step closer to Mei, eyes narrowed.

"You know, Mei, I've been thinking. Maybe you're so mean to me because you... well, gotta thing for me?" Dawn suggested, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.

"………what?” Mei's eyes widened in disbelief, for once at a loss for words. Once the shock dissipated, she finally found the words again. "Oh, you complete and utter dunce, your ego is truly impressive if you think my disdain for you is some twisted form of affection."

Undeterred, Dawn closed the gap between them, a glimmer of mischief in his eyes. "Come on, Mei. Admit it. You've got a crush on me, don't you?"

Mei, pretending to play along, leaned in, her lips almost brushing against Dawn's. Just as he closed his eyes in anticipation of a kiss, Mei swiftly pulled back and delivered a sharp punch to his jaw, followed by a knee to a much more sensitive area.

Dawn doubled over in pain, clutching his groin. Mei, smirking triumphantly, stepped back.

"Newsflash, Dawn. Not every girl who treats you like dirt is secretly in love with you," Mei quipped, enjoying the pained expression on Dawn's face as she left.

Dusk, who had been watching from a distance, shook his head with a bemused smile. "Told you she wasn't interested."

——

"Hey, Mei!” DJ smiled, bouncing his eyebrows. "I was thinking maybe we could hang out sometime, if ya know what I mean?"

"Oh, sweet convoluted Dante, I appreciate the sentiment but you're Rain's baby brother.” DJ's hopeful expression faltered, and Mei seized the opportunity. "Although, there might be a way to change my mind. What do you have for me?"

DJ, now desperate, stammered, "I, uh, got you this... um, it's a flower."

Mei accepted the offering. "How charming, Dante. But remember, next time, bring something a bit more substantial if you want my attention."

As DJ slinked away, Mei looked at the flower in her hand. It was pink like her eyes. Not a totally horrible gift, but she wasn’t about to give herself to someone for a simple flower. She was worth more than that. Besides, she kinda liked seeing Dante try so hard. It was somewhat endearing.

——

Under the starlit sky of Avalon, Mei and Rain found themselves on the rooftop, a place of solace for their unfiltered conversations.

"Raindrop, darling, you know you can tell me anything, right?" Mei reassured, her usually confident demeanor softening.

"There's this thing, Mei. A power inside me that's growing, and I'm scared," Rain admitted, vulnerability coloring her words.

"You're destined for greatness. Embrace it, and I'll be right here by your side," Mei encouraged, offering genuine support.

"But what if—"

Grabbing Rain's hand, Mei said, “Rain, stop. I have been by your side from the moment we met. And you’ve been by mine. So let’s give each other some credit here.”

"Thanks, Mei. You're right." Rain smiled, hugging Mei. "You know, you are not as heartless as you pretend to be."

"Don't go revealing that to people, Raindrop. I have an image to uphold," Mei teased, feigning nonchalance.

The two friends, amidst the city's nocturnal melody, shared a moment that transcended the facade of mean girl Mei, revealing the genuine connection beneath.

——

In the heart of Avalon's enchanted forest, Mei and Rain experimented with Rain's growing powers, attempting a spell that promised to reveal hidden secrets.

Mei, holding a shimmering crystal, smirked, "This spell better be worth the hype, Raindrop."

Rain, fingers crackling with energy, assured, "Trust me, Mei Mei. It's foolproof."

"Just be sure to let me know if I need to take cover. This blowout cost $200 and I am not about to have it ruined.”

As the incantation unfolded, sparks flew, and a gust of wind carried their voices to unexpected ears. Dusk Butterfly, appearing from the shadows, raised an eyebrow.

"Care to explain, Rain?"

Rain, caught off guard by her brother’s sudden appearance, stammered, "Well, you see, we were just—"

Mei, ever the middle man, intervened, "Experimenting with magic. It's harmless, Dusk."

Dusk, unamused, warned, "Be more careful. Avalon's secrets are not to be trifled with."

As Dusk vanished into the shadows, Mei and Rain exchanged a glance, realizing that their magical escapades might need a bit more discretion.

——

The ethereal glow of magical chess pieces illuminated the room as Mei and Dusk engaged in a battle of wits. The tension hung in the air, thick with rivalry and the unspoken challenge each move posed.

"Dusk, your strategy is as thrilling as a rainy day. If this is how you rule Avalon, I can see why you aren’t right for the throne." She quipped.

Dusk, moving with deliberate calmness, countered, "Mei, the key to victory lies not in flashiness but in calculated precision."

Smirking, Mei replied, "Ah, precision. I prefer the thrill of crafting order from chaos."

Undeterred, Dusk responded, "Your version of chaos won't win you this game."

As the chessboard transformed with each move, Mei attempted to rattle Dusk. "Ever thought of a career in storytelling? Your moves are so predictable, I could write a book about them."

Dusk, maintaining his stoic demeanor, replied, "Predictable, perhaps. But effective, nonetheless. Checkmate."

Mei's expression remained calm, a facade of composure. As Dusk left, she waited until he was out of sight and earshot, then flipped the board in a fit of frustration.

——

Dusk and Dawn strolled along the shore. The sound of crashing waves provided the backdrop to their banter.

“Woah,” Dawn paused, a mischievous glint in his eyes. He nudged Dusk. "Check out that girl over there, Dusk. Tall. Curvy. Legs for days. She's a vision."

Dusk glanced in the direction Dawn pointed. "Dawn, we're here for a relaxing day, not a scouting mission."

As the mysterious girl in the pink bikini twirled her umbrella, her long, curly hair catching the sunlight. Dawn wolf whistled, still ogling the distant figure, mused, "Imagine having a girl like that."

The girl moved the beach umbrella away from her face, revealing the face of Evil in Human Form, Mei Long. Dawn's jaw dropped as he realized the girl he had been admiring was none other than Mei.

"Enjoying the view, Dawn?" Mei teased, enjoying Dawn's shock. "What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?"

————

Rain and DJ belong to @laylaylamode

Dusk and Dawn belong to @kururu418

[busyasabbey]

Thought these pics I did back in 2021 were deleted but turns out I still had them 😀

Elkie is Moose and Tom's daughter

AJ is Sam and Elvis' daughter

They're both about 12

Both have a crush on each other

[shhhhimwatchingthis]

STARKID JUST UPLOADED THE FULL HOUR AND HALF CUT OF VHS CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR FREE ON YOUTUBE

Thats the interconnected trilogy of Gift Of The Magi, The Little Match Girl, and of course A Christmas Carol

and if you haven't seen it live or ever bought the digital ticket...ITS SO GOOD

This is a temporary upload, a gift from Starkid in these tough times. WATCH IT NOW WHILE YOU CAN

can not stress how good and fun and heartwarming this show is!

[magical-girl-trucy]

Thought I should tell you all that in my mind, Jove's last name wasn't Justice. Justice was actually only part of the stage name, but Dhurke didn't have anything else to go off of so decided to use that as Apollo's last name. It makes Apollo Justice's name that much funnier to me.

[thepaladincosplays]

Chapter 9- Pool Party

You are cordially invited to Bianca's Pool Party! Invitation Only at the address below. Starts at 3pm. Drinks and snacks provided.

AJ Jones, Nia Butterfly, Stanton Pines, and Urika belong to @kururu418 !

Bianca JoJo and Erin Smith belong to @princesscallyie !

Ezra Saturday belongs to @doomface !

[hipsternumbertwo]

VHS CHRISTMAS CAROLS 2024 [Tickets]

[fictionalheroine]

VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL: LIVE!

[misagenda]

Listen Up Starkids

if you continue taking advantage of Team Starkid’s tireless generosity and loyalty

they will no longer work as hard to provide accessible theatre and FREE content to fans

but more importantly, it’s fucking disrespectful

just look at the many faces of disappointment ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

feel shame & do better

[man-down-in-hatchet-town]

VHSCC OH MY GOD

(no spoilers)

Starkid nation, you aren't ready.

So let's start with the obvious. Look, I spent thirteen years growing up with Starkid. That initial Michigan gang are deeply special to me and I will always miss Dylan, Brian R., and Corey in any show they aren't in. And this one's no different. But just as Janaya came in and took over Belle from Britney so flawlessly, Curt, Brian, and AJ were all WONDERFUL in their new roles. The gentle-but-high-energy, truly decent, romantic himbo charm Curt brought to our Springsteen boy Jim (you all are going to LOVE Jim, I promise) perfectly offset the defiant, sneering anger of Young Scrooge in "That Scrooge." Brian's reactions (particularly to the "rather take my own life" line) were so funny and some of my favorite parts of the show. And AJ... this is now my favorite thing AJ has ever done. And that's saying something. The smaller casting shake-up moments (Joey as Fezziwig, other little line re-distributions) were so fun as well!

The new act 1 is PERFECTION. I was actually surprised by how absolutely hysterical it was? Like, I won't tell you what was up with that clip on Instagram of Brian, Lauren, and Joey doing a freak-out dance, but I can tell you that their whole Act 1 deal threatened to steal the show every. Single. Time. I already mentioned Curt as Jim, but you will also love Della, who is so funny and real and truly carries us through the start of the show (Janaya is a STAR and she Curt have brilliant chemistry). Ali did a terrific job of balancing the sadness and hope that are both at the center of the devastating little Match Girl. And Jamie's Grandma... well, honestly I have no idea how to talk about Jamie's song without giving stuff away.

But the real star of the show in Act 1, as he should be, was our man Clark. I can't emphasize enough how much he nailed the writing of this whole new act. I mentioned that the new stuff is hilarious, but it's also deeply heartfelt, and also sad exactly when it needs to be. Like, the transition after Jamie's song? I can't really talk about it yet, but what that moment does with emotion is unreal. And, as expected, every song is a banger! My one complaint about this show, and it IS a big one, is that there is no cast recording of the Act 1 songs. I want to listen to them all the time.

But the good news is, I CAN listen to Christmas Carol as much as I want! The classic that started it all is back, with so many people reprising the hell out of their truly iconic roles (God I love the VHS Cratchits), and better than ever. I traditionally hate change, and I love the version of VHSCC Live! we already have so much, but I think I somehow loved this version even more? The staging is alive and clever and there are some additions and changes, particularly in "Final Ghost"/"Christmas Day," that frankly blew my mind and somehow managed to elevate the material even further. I can't wait for the digital ticket to come out so that I can talk about them. To put it simply, James Tolbert mastered his Starkid directorial debut like you won't believe. I'm so proud of him and grateful for the larger role he's taken in Starkid since they moved base to LA.

Also, the Ghost of Christmas Past is extra unhinged this year? Jaime pulled out all of the impish stops and it was the BEST.

Basically, everyone more than delivered. I haven't talked about Meredith yet but she rocked it in the band and continued to validate the hell out of my opinion that "3 Spirits" is the dark horse best song in the show.

And a special shout-out to June Saito for continuing to be a costuming GENIUS. I always love her work and this production is no exception. I honestly wanted to give the return of the Bob Cratchit costume its own round of applause.

You know, the world is a mess and everything is pretty much terrible. It's been a hard year in an impossible decade. But every once in a while you come across some art that takes all of that, acknowledges the truth of it, and somehow pulls back the curtains to harness the joy and hope that's still there under the rubble. To me, Starkid in particular has always been about finding and holding onto the hope and the beauty and humanity that allows us to endure an existence that can so often feel bleak. And VHSCC is maybe the most perfect encapsulation of that idea.

So thank you Clark, James, Meredith, Brian, and everyone who worked so hard on this little bit of magic. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Let's make a little light.

[jigsaw-nasalord]

Made a doodle of the sillyman Yogurt after rediscovering a classic today

[south-of-heaven]

When it Rains it Pours || AJ Styles x Reader

Summary: What really happened after LA Knight showed up at AJ's house?

You bolted upright in bed, heart hammering against your chest at the sudden cacophony of honking outside. Disoriented, you glanced at the clock – it was well past midnight. What could possibly be happening at this hour?

Your mind raced with worry as you stumbled out of bed, heart pounding in your ears as you hurried to the window. Pulling back the curtain, you gasped at the sight before you.

In the glow of the streetlights, you could make out the figure of your husband, AJ in the front yard, tense with fury. And there, standing in front of him, was LA Knight, a sneer twisting his lips as he goaded AJ on.

Panic surged through you as you watched the two men exchange heated words, their voices rising in anger. Without hesitation, you darted for the phone, fingers trembling as you dialed 911.

As you waited for the dispatcher to answer, you prayed fervently for help to arrive swiftly. The last thing you needed was for this confrontation to escalate any further, especially with the children sleeping soundly upstairs.

With trembling hands, you pressed the phone to your ear, relief flooding through you as you heard the dispatcher's voice on the line. Frantically, you relayed the situation, pleading for the police to come quickly.

As you hung up the phone, you could hear the sounds of a struggle outside – the dull thud of fists connecting, the grunts of exertion as the two men clashed.

Rushing back to the window, you watched with bated breath as the police cruisers rounded the corner, their sirens wailing in the night. With a surge of hope, you prayed that they would arrive in time to defuse the situation.

Finally, the flashing lights of the police cars illuminated the front yard, casting long shadows across the lawn. With a sense of profound relief, you watched as the officers swarmed in, separating AJ and Knight before things could escalate any further.

As the police officers managed to subdue Knight and lead him away in handcuffs, you felt a wave of relief wash over you. You rushed down the stairs and out the door to get to AJ, who was still seething with barely-contained rage.

Rushing out to the front yard, you approached AJ cautiously, your heart pounding with concern. His fists were clenched at his sides, his chest rising and falling with each ragged breath. He looked ready to explode.

"Allen, please," you said softly, reaching out to gently touch his arm. "It's over now. He's gone."

But AJ's gaze remained fixed on the retreating police car, his jaw clenched tight with fury. "That son of a…" he muttered under his breath, his voice thick with anger.

You knew that AJ was itching to give Knight a piece of his mind, to show him the consequences of crossing him. But you also knew that escalating the situation any further would only lead to more trouble.

"Come on," you said gently, taking AJ's hand in yours. "Let's go inside. You need to calm down."

For a moment, it seemed as though AJ might resist, his gaze still fixed on the police car. But then, as if realizing the futility of his anger, he finally relented, allowing you to lead him back into the house.

Once inside, you guided AJ to the kitchen, where you fetched a bag of ice from the freezer and handed it to him. He accepted it silently, pressing it against his split lip with a grimace of pain.

Sitting down at the kitchen table, you reached out to gently brush a stray lock of hair from AJ's forehead, your heart aching at the sight of him in pain. "Are you alright?" you asked softly.

AJ met your gaze, his eyes softening as he looked at you. "I'm fine, baby," he said, his voice filled with remorse. "I just… I couldn't stand the thought of him coming after you and the kids."

You reached out to take his hand in yours, squeezing it gently. "I know," you said quietly. "But we're all safe now. That's all that matters."

With a heavy sigh, AJ leaned forward, resting his forehead against yours. "I love you," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion.

"I love you too," you whispered, wrapping your arms around him in a tight embrace. And in that moment, as you held each other close, you knew that together, you could weather any storm that came your way.

[tigertummyaj]

Gelly Jones Animal Jam absolutely fucking it

[hawks4life]

Blackhawks vs Red Wings 9/25/24 Part 5

[tllgrrl]

SEASONINGS by @tllgrrl aka Nefirtiri Jones

Bucky Barnes & Princess Shuri | Rated: SFW

* * * * * * * * * *

Summary: Bucky calls in a last minute favor, gets a package from Home, and a phone-call from a Princess.

* * * * * * * * * *

”What was that spicy chicken you brought home last time you and Sam stopped off at Wakanda for your arm?” Sarah asked. “That chicken was somethin’ else.”

”Yeah! It was really good!” Cass agreed, carefully pulling a log out of the Jenga tower.

”Your chicken is really good too, Mama,” AJ offered. “But you said it. That spicy chicken was something else!”

That’s all Bucky needed to hear. That was a new mission, and he gladly accepted it.

But there was one key ingredient missing from his Spices and Seasonings Stash in Sarah’s pantry. He didn’t want to use substitute ingredients, so he called in a favor.

A few days later…

He parked his bike in its usual spot by the garage, and he could see the package on the porch as he approached the back door.

The box had the usual shipping labels on it, but there were familiar red stamps on the bottom corner.

One, the insignia of the Royal House. The other stamp, a circle with 3 crossed spears inside it, meant that someone had personally made sure the package arrived safely.

His kimoyo vibrated, then his phone rang, and before he could speak, a bright voice greeted him.

[”Hello!!”]

“Hey, Shuri. The package is here. Thank you.”

[“No problem. The extra items you requested from the Spice Market is in there. Ahmed and Mairah send their greetings and mentioned something about including a lagniappe for you and Sarah.

I would have brought the box myself so I could enjoy the meal you have planned, but something came up and I had to meet with M’Baku and the Council.”]

”The boys would have gotten a kick out of seeing you again.”

[“How are my play cousins?”]

“AJs Mathletes team won regionals, thanks in part to your coaching. They’re going to the State championships. Cass is on the school’s yearbook committee. He’s the first Sophomore ever picked to help edit.”

[“That’s wonderful! And how is my usisi?”]

“Sarah’s great. She’s amazing. I keep trying to get her to hire a few more people so she can take a break, but she really enjoys her work. The business has turned a corner and she’s thriving. I help whenever I can.

I know sometimes I can be what she calls extra—“

[“Don’t I know it!”]

He could almost hear the exaggerated eye roll.

[“So true!!”]

He recognized the other familiar voice. It made him smile, and brought a little bit of homesickness.

“Zat Ayo? Tell her I said Hi, and that Sarah hasn’t thrown me to the gators. Yet.”

[”If that happens, when Sam retrieves the arm he knows where to bring it!”]

“Really? Is that what we’re doin’?”

[“Yes, it is.”]

“Anyway, Sarah asked me to tell you thanks for the gift. We both—”

[“You had better not be using up her hair products, White Wolf.”]

“No, no! I don’t use it alone. We use it together when we..uh…never mind.”

[“I can hear you blushing over the phone!”] she laughs.

”Come on! Give an old man a break, will ya?” he pleads, gladly accepting the gentle ribbing.

[”Oh, but what fun would that be?!”] she replied. [“I remember that you like the shampoo and conditioner from the Golden City Barbershop.

I’m told that when my Father was a young man, he used to put a tiny bit of their hair oil in his beard. Mother said she loved the way it looked and smelled, and that his majestic beard was what first caught her eye! Don’t worry. In the next package, I’ll send enough of our hair products for your whole family.”]

“I appreciate it, Shuri. I really do.”

[“But Sarah’s is for her.”]

He sometimes massages the hair oil onto Sarah’s scalp, and she puts a few drops in her palms, rubs them together and runs her hands through his hair and beard. It’s soothing, and one of his favourite fragrances, reminding him of the calm he felt in Wakanda, before the peace he finally found in Delacroix, Louisiana.

“Message received,” he said, and Shuri could hear the smile that came from deep inside his heart. She was glad to hear it. “Even when things are a little rough, they’re pretty damn good. I don’t know how I got so lucky.”

[“You deserve some happiness, Bucky. You deserve to have some life, like your friend Steve got. And as for good and rough times, there’s that saying about variety being the spice of life. I think you have it there.

May Bast continue to smile on you and your family.”]

“Thanks again. Bast keep you safe, your highness.”

[“Hey! What did I say about all that your highness stuff!”]

“Ndizakubona, Shuri.

[“See you soon!”]

He pocketed his phone, picked up the box and headed inside, to get started on the peri-peri chicken he was now going to be able to make for dinner, now that he had all the proper seasonings.

*****

@fleurdelouvemonth 2024 SarahBucky Bingo — Row 3, Square 2: Seasonings

(A moodboard will follow, but I wanted to get this in before midnight tonight. )

[davytheshark]

Eargasms from watching VHSCCS for the first time

• Honestly every time Janaya opens her mouth

• The end of the hair/watch song where they overlap

• The ENTIRETY OF THE COLD CITY SONG (especially the overlap part)

• Just Ali’s voice in general is *chefs kiss*

• THE MOMENT I HEARD THE FIRST NOTES OF BAH HUMBUG

• “But before the morning LI-EET”

• “You don’t know what this cost!” “YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOUVE LOST” 😭😭😭

• “ALL THREE SPIRITS WILL LIVE IN MEEEEE”

• AJs voice is a national treasure tbh

• WHEN THEY BROUGHT BACK ALL THE PREVIOUS SONGS

• The reprise of “the meanest man there ever was” but now it’s HAPPY 🥲

[kururu418]

These chapters are so nice I gotta read em twice! 😤

Chapter 7- Trust Fall

If you wanna take it to an even higher level, all you gotta do is say the word, you know I'll follow...

AJ Jones and Nia Butterfly belong to @kururu418 !