#aka the woman he was ready to leave the jedi order for

[obi1-kenobae]

Shout out to the Obikin fic writers who don't dismiss Padme or Anakin's relationship with her 🙏🙏🙏

[kanerallels]

Ok ok eeee!!! I'm so excited! Okay, how about a Kanera princess and the frog au?! I was thinking the scene where they turn into frogs (or should it be lothcats?) Aka when she has to kiss him and then the line "how did I get down here, and how did you get all the way up there?" Until they have to fly away on ballons at the party? (Maybe Chopper can be the dog and Hera's just like "My dog just talked?!") Lol I'm so excited cause I know how good you are at AUs, congrats on 111!!😍

Heck yes my favorite Disney movie let's GO!!!!

Pairing: Hera Syndulla/Kanan Jarrus

Word Count: TBD, I'm on mobile

Tags/Warnings: G (for green. It's the green, it's the green, it's the green that Kanan needs...)

In the dressing room of her best friend’s bedroom, Hera changed out of her stained brown dress and slipped into the shimmering dark blue dress Omega had provided her with. In the other room, she could hear Omega chattering excitedly about the charming Jedi who’d shown up-- Kanan Jarrus, the apprentice of the deeply respected Depa Billaba. He’d swept Omega off her feet almost immediately, although from what Hera had heard, the young man had quite the reputation for such things.

Hera couldn’t focus on her friend’s words, though. In her mind, she could only replay the moment when she’d heard that she’d been outbid for the ship she was trying to buy. With it, she’d be free, to explore the galaxy by herself, not dependent on anyone.

But tonight, she’d gotten the news from the salesman himself-- they’d handed it off to someone with more money. She could still hear the man’s condescending words echoing in her ears-- a little woman of your… well, species, would have had her hands full trying to run a ship on her own. You’re best where you’re at.

Best where I’m at? Hera thought, frustration boiling through her veins. Working two jobs, sacrificing any semblance of fun or enjoyment just so she could save enough, scrimping and saving and making so many hard choices, and just when she thought she’d had a chance? It was all gone.

She stepped into the main bedroom as Omega was saying, “You know, I was starting to think that wishing on stars was just for babies, and crazy people.” She paused as Hera came into view, and a smile crossed her face. “Well, aren’t you just as pretty as a magnolia in May?” Taking a silver-and-blue headpiece from the chest of drawers in front of her, she brought it over and placed it on Hera’s head, saying, “Seems like only yesterday we were younger, dreaming our fairy tale dreams-- and tonight, they’re both coming true!”

Hera couldn’t bring herself to correct her friend, and Omega was so excited she didn’t even notice Hera’s silent demeanor. It was only seconds later that she swept back out into the party, leaving Hera alone in her room.

Reaching into the pocket of her stained dress, she pulled out the flimsi advertisement for a VCX-100 ship she’d found when she was little. Her mother had always encouraged her in this dream-- her father was a little more skeptical. Still, the memory of Eleni Syndulla holding her close as she excitedly talked about the ship she’d own one day was enough to make tears prickle in Hera’s eyes.

Moving out onto the balcony, she stared out at the Rylothian landscape, determined not to cry. But she’d been so close. So kriffing close, and she’d lost it all again. It was hard to imagine attempting this again, after how hard she’d work the first time-- and now she had to start over?

Releasing a shaky sigh, Hera blinked away her tears and lifted her gaze up to the sky. Her eyes landed on one of the stars-- the brightest one, that her mother had always told her and Omega stories about when they were little. A star you could make a wish upon, and it would always come true.

It was just a story for children. But in her current emotional state, Hera was about ready to believe anything.

Her gaze darted around the balcony. Finding it empty, Hera muttered, “I can’t believe I’m doing this.” All the same, she lifted her gaze to the star and internally made her wish. Please. Please.

She closed her eyes for just a moment, then opened them, knowing nothing had changed. Wishes only came true in stories. Hard work was the only thing that would ever get her anywhere.

As it turned out, something actually had changed. Hera’s gaze drifted to the left, and her eyes went wide at the sight of a frog perched there. She wasn’t exactly a fan of frogs, if she was being honest, although she had nothing personal against them.

Remembering one of the other stories her mother had told her and Omega, a small smile tugged at Hera’s lips. “So what now?” she said, directing the comment at the frog. “I suppose you want a kiss?”

“I’m not about to say no to it,” the frog said with a smirk.

Hera wasn’t exactly proud of how she reacted next. But coming face to face with a frog that sounded like a grown man who thought he was more charming than he actually was? That was too much for her. Letting out the closest sound to a scream she’d made in years, she stumbled backwards and crashed into a shelf full of Omega’s things.

“Sorry, sorry, sorry!” the frog said, hastily hopping towards her. “I didn’t mean to startle you--”

He cut himself off with a yelp as he leapt to avoid a book from Omega’s shelf. And then a holodisk. The tooka doll Hera threw actually hit him, although it didn’t make much of a difference. Leaning his forearms on it, he remarked, “You’ve got a strong arm, Princess.”

Hera responded by grabbing the vibroblade Omega’s brothers had given her, and the frog’s eyes widened. “Please don’t--”

He dove out of the way just in time as the knife embedded itself point first in the wooden floor, and jumped up on top of the chest of drawers. “Okay, I feel like we got off on the wrong foot. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Kanan Jarrus, Jedi--”

Hera slammed a cup she’d found over him, neatly trapping him. “--Knight,” he finished. “What the kriff?”

“Oh, I’m sorry,” Hera snapped. “How would you like me to react to a talking frog??” And then his words caught up with her. “Wait. Jedi Knight? If you’re the Jedi Knight, who’s that down there charming Omega?” she demanded, releasing the cup without thinking.

Kanan immediately shoved the cup off of him with a grunt, letting it roll free. “How would I know?” he pointed out. “All I know is one minute, I’m a dashing Jedi Knight, handsome, excellent dancer, I might add--” Hera rolled her eyes extensively-- “and then I’m stuck with these.” He thrust one webbed foot in her direction, wobbling towards her dangerously, and Hera grabbed a book nearby in defense.

“Wait!” Kanan all but shouted, his eyes going wide. “Wait, wait-- I know that story! The one with the frog who used to be a prince-- what’s it called…?”

“‘The Frog Prince’?” Hera deadpanned.

“Exactly!” Kanan waved for her to hand over the book, almost toppling over under the weight. He managed to get it settled against the mirror, and flipped it open. “I used to hear this story all the time in the Creche. This-- this is it! This is the solution!” Turning towards Hera, he said, “You-- must kiss me.”

“Excuse me??”

Moving to his feet, Kanan directed her a charming grin that probably worked on most women when they were not incredibly irritated by him, and he was also not a frog. “Oh, don’t worry, you’ll enjoy it. All women do.”

“That’s revolting,” Hera told him flatly.

“I doubt you’ll be saying that soon,” Kanan said, his grin widening as he leaned forward-- and then the sac under expanded out, and Hera jerked back in alarm. “That’s new,” he assured her.

“Look, I’m sorry,” Hera said, which was only mostly a lie, “I wish I could help you. But I don’t kiss frogs, and I certainly won’t kiss you.”

“Wha-- you literally asked me back on the balcony!” Kanan protested, the alarm on his face growing.

“It was sarcasm!” Hera snapped. “And I certainly didn’t expect you to answer. There’s absolutely no way I’m kissing you.”

“Come on-- look, not only am I incredibly good-looking, but I’m with the Jedi Order,” Kanan pointed out. “I can make sure you’re rewarded handsomely for this. Surely there’s gotta be something you want, some wish we could grant?”

Despite herself, Hera’s eyes flicked to the flimsi poster for the VCX-100 that had gone flying across the room in the kerfuffle. But this was stupid. It was just a ship, she didn’t need it that badly.

Yet even as she thought the words, she knew it wasn’t true. It was more than a ship for her, it was freedom. It was a dream she’d had for as long as she could remember. And if there was a way to attain it…

“Just one kiss?” she asked, wavering.

“Unless you beg for more,” Kanan said, smirking.

That decided it. If it was only to get rid of this pain in the neck, Hera would do it. “Deal,” she said, nodding.

The frog instantly puckered his lips, closing his eyes, and Hera reeled backwards. It was just… gross. The idea of pressing her lips against those of a decidedly slimy looking--

She pushed that thought out of her mind, replaced it with the image of the VCX she’d own after this, and lunged forward to kiss the frog.

The moment her lips met his, greenish light flashed over them, and Hera felt it engulf her. Everything went black.

She didn’t know how long later her eyes slid open, but when they did, she was enveloped with some kind of blue fabric. Shoving it off of her, she looked up and saw a wide-eyed Kanan staring down at her. Except he was still a frog.

“.......kriff,” he whispered.

Uncomprehending, Hera blinked hard. “You look remarkably like a frog. Still. Aren’t you supposed to be handsome? But why are you up there? And what am I doing down here, with all this--”

She glanced down at the pool of fabric, seeing the green of her skin against it. But there was something different about it. Something off with the texture and the feeling of it.

Also, she was missing a finger.

Hera jerked to the side and caught sight of herself in a mirror. The face of a frog stared back, and she let out an undignified shriek. “What--” With a leap that was entirely instinct, she flew to the top of the dresser and crashed into Kanan, bowling him over. “What did you do to me?” she demanded, staggering to her feet.

“Easy-- don’t panic,” Kanan attempted to calm her. “It’s not so bad.”

“YOU TURNED ME INTO A FROG! WHAT PART OF THAT ISN’T BAD? I’M COVERED IN SLIME!”

Catching hold of her hand, Kanan said soothingly, “No, no-- it’s not slime. You’re secreting mucus.”

That was the last straw for Hera. She narrowed her eyes in a death glare at Kanan, and his eyes went wide just as she tackled him across the room. They crashed into a cushioned stool, bouncing up, slamming against a shelf, then down again and landing on a precariously balanced sniper rifle of Omega’s. Before Hera could act on the many threats she had boiling in her head, a book toppled off the shelf and landed on one end of the rifle, catapulting both her and Kanan out of the room, over the balcony and into the party below.

They plummeted towards the band below, landing on the drums. The drummer, a big male Togruta, instantly went after them with his drumsticks as they both dove away from him and attempted to make a break for it.

Hera heard the other band members start a faster song to match the renewed tempo as she and Kanan went flying through the air and landed on the nearest person. Unfortunately, it happened to be Omega. And it was less landing then falling down the back of her dress.

She started hopping around frantically with yelps of shock. As they were jolted around, Kanan remarked, “You know, for a costume ball, you’d think they’d be a little more welcoming!”

“This is not the time for jokes,” Hera snarled.

As Omega toppled over, the two of them managed to escape out of her voluminous hoop skirt, just in time to hear Hunter, Omega’s father figure/brother, shout, “CHOPPER! GET THE FROGS!”

Karabast. Hera caught sight of Chopper-- the tame vornskr that Hera had befriended-- jerk his head up, then bolt towards them. Next to her, Kanan grabbed her hand. “Run!”

As he leapt from the skirt to the nearby buffet table, flying past the shocked Kanan-lookalike, Hera snapped, “I can’t run, I’m a frog, thanks to you!”

“Then hop!” They landed on the buffet table, Hera almost slipping off the edge. Kanan hauled her up quickly and the two of them started hopping frantically down the table as Chopper came flying after them, scrabbling at the tablecloth. “Down!” Kanan shouted. “Down, you kriffing monster dog!”

Chopper did not listen, partially because he was not a dog, and partially because he was Chopper. Kanan and Hera kept going-- straight towards a pair of guests. One of them brandished a fake sword that looked a little too sharp, and swung at them viciously. At the exact same time, the man next to him, wearing a boga hat, ducked, and the sword severed the top of the hat. The hat dropped on top of Kanan and Hera, effectively covering their vision.

The next few minutes were a haze of chaos-- shouting and yelling and a lot of running. Finally, the boga hat came off of them, and both Kanan and Hera went flying forward, tangling in the strings of a bundle of balloons.

Hera frantically tried to disentangle herself as she spotted Chopper still charging towards them. “Wait! Chopper!” she shouted.

Kanan had other ideas. Grabbing the string of balloons, he jerked them free. “Going up!”

As the balloons zipped up into the air, Chopper lunged for them, and Hera shouted, “Chopper, it’s me, Hera!”

“Hera?” the vornskr gasped.

Before Hera could react to that, Chopper plummeted back to the ground, and they continued upwards.

“Chopper just talked,” Hera managed as Kanan grabbed her by the hand, pulling her up so she could grab onto some of the balloons. “The vornskr talked.”

His voice irritated, Kanan said, “You know, if you’re going to let every little thing bother you, this is going to be an even longer night!”

As they flew away from the party, Hera shot Kanan an unseen glare. The sooner she got away from this pain in the neck, the better. She had a bad feeling that wasn’t going to go as well as she hoped, though.

[klarolinelibrary]

Hi KC Readers,

We have reached the end of the week which means we have new weekly releases for you! The stories below were updated during the week of May 1st - May 7th.

Happy Reading!

FFN

Gods on High

Author: slstmaraudersjple

Rating: K+

Length: 1,257

Summary: "In ancient times, they called her Hera. But when she was born, she was named Caroline." Greek mythology AU featuring Klaus and Caroline as Zeus and Hera.

Date of update: May 1 2021

Klaus POV - The Trouble with Spells (Chapter 23)

Author: ilovetf

Rating: M

Length: 91,722

Summary: The Trouble with Spells as seen through Klaus's eyes and his POV. Over the years, people kept liking this story and some even asked for Klaus POV, so I decided to give it a try. 

Date of update: May 2 2021

Cinderella's Beast (Chapter 15)

Author: Sci-fi Christian

Rating: T

Length: 59,065

Summary: He was a beast. An arrogant beast who carried his comments a little too far one day. Now, he may just discover that she is not what she seems. She's a Cinderella in disguise and his heart is the glass slipper she may leave behind. 

Date of update: May 2 2021

Fortitude (Chapter 8)

Author: G.M.Portraepic

Rating: M

Length: 15,256

Summary: Post TO 5x13: Even in his death, the key to Klaus Mikaelson having everything he has ever wanted, all at once, lies buried somewhere in the world. Can Caroline Forbes find it?

Date of update: May 5 2021

AO3

Without Pause Without Doubt

Author: ThrowMeAStory

Rating: M

Length: 3,679

Summary: 4x16, au. Part 9. Klaroline vs Damon.

Date of update: May 1 2021

Between Reality and Madness

Author: Eliliyah

Rating: G

Length: 8,395

Summary: When Caroline Forbes, Hogwart's resident Potions Mistress, is bitten by a werewolf, her father, the Minister of Magic, immediately orders she be taken away and imprisoned in a so-called "Rehabilitation Facility," mysterious camps from which no wolf has ever returned. Dodging curses, she runs for her life. Her only chance is to find the one person who seems to know a thing or two about wolves: Headmaster Klaus Mikaelson.

Date of update: May 1 2021

Our Time Now (Chapter 2)

Author: perfectpro

Rating: M

Length: 23,970

Summary: Caroline is going to spend her senior year getting into the law school of her choice, leading the cheerleading squad to a nationals title, and passing her sorority presidency to someone who will continue a legacy of excellence. She doesn't have time to take a bubble bath, much less to figure out what's happening with her relationship with Klaus. Not that it's much of a relationship to begin with.

Date of update: May 1 2021

no goodbyes (Chapter 11)

Author: deadofwrite (dead_of_write)

Rating: E

Length: 78,975

Summary: “Last night shouldn’t have happened,” Caroline whispered. Guilt. Shame. Regret. It was all the emotions he feared. And it was written all over her face. aka. a college/cheating au

Date of update: May 1 2021

All You Never Say (Chapter 6)

Author: misssophiachase

Rating: T

Length: 18,967

Summary: One wedding involving a best man and maid of honour who've grown up together but don't know quite how to reconcile their unresolved feelings.

Date of update: May 2 2021

A smutty anniversary (Chapter 8)

Author: kcatdino

Rating: E

Length: 5,414

Summary: Caroline and Klaus celebrate 3 months together with a day full of smut.

Date of update: May 2 2021

Darkness Becomes Thee (Chapter 3)

Author: BelleMorte180

Rating: E

Length: 12,317

Summary: Austria 1300s When Klaus met a young girl on a riverbank, he knew that he would one day come back for her. When he looked into her bright blue eyes, he could see a reflection of his own soul, a darkness that lingered inside both of them. When the young girl turned into a beautiful woman with a thirst for blood, his fascination with her turns into obsession. He wants not only her loyalty but her eternity, a possessiveness that is equally returned.

Date of update: May 2 2021

One of a Kind, Two of a Kind, or the Three Musketeers (Chapter 11)

Author: Phandancee74

Rating: T

Length: 24,114

Summary: Caroline recognizes how hard it is for Elena to be a doppelgänger, her fate predestined as well as her face. It's pretty tough being the last of your kind too though, and Caroline is determined to protect them both, with some very helpful Bennetts on their side.

Date of update: May 2 2021

Klaus’ Thousand Year Plan to be Her Last (Chapter 2)

Author: anncatherine

Rating: T

Length: 2,867

Summary: So these are some missing Klaroline scenes from my Elena/Elijah soulmate fic that I couldn’t include because they either didn’t fit or needed to be form Klaus or Caroline’s pov. I think it would be helpful to read at least the first couple chapters of that for background, but basically at twelve people’s soulmate’s birthday shows up on their wrist.

Date of update: May 2 2021

Cloud 9: A Collection of Klaroline Fusions and Crossovers (Chapter 11)

Author: klarolineagainnaturally

Rating: G

Length: 5,597

Summary: Various fusions and crossovers with Klaus and Caroline including Much Ado About Nothing, Ready or Not, and Tangled!

Date of update: May 2 2021

The Big Bad Wolf (Chapter 8)

Author: MorningStarGirl666

Rating: T

Length: 58,507

Summary: He was the Big, Bad Wolf of this story, there was no doubt about that. But Caroline? She was the light to his darkness, the moon that shone brighter than even the stars in a sky of endless void. Like every wolf, he fell in love with the moon, and every month, he was destined to cry for a love he would never touch.

Date of update: May 2 2021

Destination Wedding (Chapter 5)

Author: PumpkinDoodles

Rating: T

Length: 10,294

Summary: The first rule of going to your ex's wedding is 'make sure you look good,' but Caroline's seriously worried that this British Guy is going to make her late. And she cannot be late to Rebekah Mikaelson and Matt Donovan's wedding at a Virginia winery.

Date of update: May 3 2021

We are young (Chapter 14)

Author: kcatdino

Rating: T

Length: 16,153

Summary:  Basically, Klaroline flirt in front of their kids who they are barely older than, and Landon is appropriately confused.

Date of update: May 3 2021

Road to Ruin

Author: Cupcakemolotov

Rating: ?

Length: 2,122

Summary: Caroline comes home for Elena's funeral two years after she made out of Mystic Falls to NYU, and meets Klaus Mikaelson, one of the enigmatic brother's who claimed Elena as their own.

Date of update: May 3 2021

Time Heals All Wounds (Chapter 2)

Author: khaleesiofthewolves

Rating: ?

Length: 4,393

Summary: Does time really heals all wounds? Deeply scarred by his past, he would beg to differ. Klaus never thought the midnight shift at the hospital would change his life and yet it did. When a certain blonde is brought in with severe injuries, Klaus will learn that sometimes doctors need healing as well. Will their inner wounds and scars help them grow together or just tear them apart?

Date of update: May 3 2021

Caroline in Wonderland

Author: BelleMorte180

Rating: E

Length: 25,491

Summary: London, 1903 On the day of her wedding, a young boy collides into Caroline's legs, all but knocking her to the ground. Seeing that she is dreading walking down the aisle, any moment stalling her from heading to the church is welcome. However, when she follows the young boy down a London street, something impossible happens and Caroline finds herself in a magical world that she had been told about as a young child- Wonderland. She embarks on a journey through Wonderland to find out who she really is, where she belongs and towards a man who she had thought was nothing more than an imaginary friend.

Date of update: May 4 2021

A Bee A Tulip and a Meddlesome Sister

Author: KatherineBee1814

Rating: M

Length: 15,107

Summary: Newly arrived in London from Kent Lady Rebekah Mikaelson quickly catches the eye of infamous Rake and rouge Lord Anthony Bridgerton but Andromeda will be damned before she lets him marry her favourite sibling.

Date of update: May 4 2021

Soulmate visions (Chapter 6)

Author: kcatdino

Rating: T

Length: 11,445

Summary: On your soulmate's eighteenth birthday, you see through their eyes for an hour, but they don’t know. And if your soulmate turns eighteen before you are even born, you never get a vision. Klaus gets his soulmate vision right after he orders Tyler to bite Caroline on her birthday….

Date of update: May 4 2021

White Winds Blow (Chapter 2)

Author: perfectpro

Rating: T

Length: 17,704

Summary: Caroline Forbes waits anxiously in the Riverlands to hear of the return of her betrothed, Elijah Mikaelson, from the uprising against the mad King Silas. Instead, a letter arrives from his younger brother, Lord Niklaus, telling her of Elijah's death and offering to uphold the joining of their houses himself. She will become the Lady of Winterfell, but Lord Niklaus, waiting at the heart tree, is a stranger.

Date of update: May 4 2021

later on, we'll conspire (Chapter 3)

Author: PumpkinDoodles

Rating: M

Length: 7,292

Summary: Caroline asks Klaus to choose her over revenge at the Winter Wonderland Party.

Date of update: May 5 2021

KC Drabbles 2021

Author: CandyCane1287

Rating: T

Length: 8,303

Summary: C1: Hybrid Klaus meets human Caroline earlier and they fall in love. But there’s more. Ps, Katherine didn’t turn Caroline and she’s still human. He used Elena for the sacrifice but Elijah revived her. He got Tyler to bite Caroline but Klaus healed her. Tyler and Caroline broke up cause he cheated on her and they weren’t that in love. A bit of talk of Damon, but doesn’t go into too much detail. I suck at summaries btw.

Date of update: May 5 2021

Revenge of the Fifth - TVD Edition

Author: kcatdino

Rating: M

Length: 4,057

Summary: A star wars AU for vampire dairies for May the Fourth Be with You! Caroline, Bonnie, and Elena are padawan learners at Luke Skywalker’s new Jedi training academy, desperate to prove themselves by taking down some of the new Sith Lords that have popped up. The problem is, those Sith Lords are the Mikaelsons, and each girl has a Mikaelson brother obsessed with them, unwilling to let them come to harm. Will that make it harder or easier for them to triumph over the Dark Side?

Date of update: May 6 2021

The Beach House (Chapter 2)

Author: kcatdino

Rating: M

Length: 3,812

Summary: When Rebekah blackmails Klaus into pretending to be her friend Caroline’s boyfriend for the weekend, he expects sand, sun, and horrible people who never left high school. And while Caroline’s friends may ‘suck’ (her term, not his), he increasingly enjoys the time he spends with the bubbly blonde. But nothing can happen, even while sharing a bed. Caroline might feel bad for dragging Klaus away from his infant daughter for the weekend, but the little intimacies and kisses for their performance build up and start to feel very real. And now she wants him bad. If only Rebekah hadn’t warned him off.

Date of update: May 5 2021

Author: VintageLilac

Rating: T

Length: 156,908

Summary: New York was home to the richest families in the in world. They were the elite and spent their days traveling the world, making money, and earning power. Although Manhattan wasn't just their home, it was their kingdom. Left with little parental supervision, no rules, and copious amounts of money, the infamous teenagers ran the city and as people say, long may they reign.

Date of update: May 6 2021

That Kind Of Power

Author: ThrowMeAStory

Rating: M

Length: 3,375

Summary: 4x16 au, Part 10. Caroline vs Elena.

Date of update: May 6 2021

Reasons Not to Date a Mikaelson (Chapter 5)

Author: kcatdino

Rating: T

Length: 9,517

Summary: Bonnie and Caroline gain a new roommate for their freshman dorm when a vision leads them to tracking down a pregnant Hayley in the Rockies. Also, Bonnie may or may not have raised a certain dead Original instead of Jeremy and Klaus takes a job at Whitmore teaching, to be annoying. He’s very good at it.

Date of update: May 7 2021

LITTLE TENSE (Chapter 3)

Author: wincefish16

Rating: T

Length: 3,592

Summary: Klaroline's life together as they work in Mikaelson and co. Different snippets of their life.

Date of update: May 7 2021

FFN: The Exclusivity Clause (Chapter 3)

AO3: The Exclusivity Clause (Chapter 3)

Author: slstmaraudersjple

Rating: M

Length: 12,529

Summary: When Klaus receives a call that his soulmate has been found after searching for her for almost a century, he sets off to claim her before his enemies can harm her. But his soulmate is human this time around, innocent and irresistible, and his wolf wants nothing more than to mark her. Soulmates Reincarnation AU.

Date of update: May 1st

FFN: Louder Than Thunder (Chapter 39)

AO3: Louder Than Thunder (Chapter 17)

Author: khaleesiofthewolves

Rating: M

Length: 256,589

Summary: All Hell was about to break loose. After dying while protecting a grieving Klaus, Caroline finds herself sent back in time, and she's not who she once was. She's more. Back in Mystic Falls, something else is stirring. After the arrival of a mysterious figure from Klaus' past, it all comes to a head. It really is louder than thunder.

Date of update: May 3 2021

FFN: Caroline the Not So Teenage Witch

AO3: Caroline the Not So Teenage Witch (Chapter 15)

Author: klarolineagainnaturally

Rating: T

Length: 35,304

Summary: Continuing the drabble inspired by Sabrina the Teenage Witch, young witch Caroline Forbes must learn to live with her old flame turned cat. Antics ensue as they try to get along and fix what has been done.

Date of update: May 3 2021

FFN: A Beautiful Symmetry (Chapter 155)

AO3: A Beautiful Symmetry (Chapter 155)

Author: Uppity Bitch

Rating: M

Length: 419,840

Summary: A collection of random AU one-shots featuring Klaroline. Chapter 155: Part 2 — Fright Wedding. This is a sequel to Chapter 141: Fright Wedding. The alliance with the Mikaelson kingdom failed when they declared war, but Caroline was certain Klaus would be an excellent ally. Or hostage. Or possibly something more?

Date of update: May 3 2021

FFN: Royals of New York (Chapter 28)

AO3: Royals of New York (Chapter 27)

Author: VintageLilac

Rating: T

Length: 162,215

Summary: New York's royals spend their days traveling the world, making money, and earning power. With little parental supervision, no rules, and copious amounts of money, their children have New York as their own personal kingdom. May their reign be long and prosperous.

Date of update: May 6 2021

[villainoverlord]

Earth 999 Complete Season 1

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Episode 1:

The year is 2020. In this world, monsters are real. Almost anything conceived in fiction is reality for these people. With monster attacks almost daily, the government's of the world set up task forces to deal with these beings. In 2010 a large organization attacked major cities and killed hundreds. These terrorists refer to themselves as The Collective. The leader of this cult has yet to be found, but it's main generals wreck havoc upon the world. Many spots are known for emitting large surges of energy. It's these blasts that new beings appear. Many have wondered why famous movie characters became real and some have turned evil. It's late at a top secret containment facility. The guards stay ready for anything. At the front gate, a black truck pulls up. The gate worker as s for identification. The driver ignores him. The worker calls 2 soldiers over who open the back of the truck. They aim their rifles inside and hear robotic laugher. Then 2 beans of light appear, one green and one blue. The figure holding them is tall and alien looking. The figure coughs before stepping forward. The soldiers open fire at the figure, but it crouched down and charged at them. After the robotic figure exited the trailer, 4 more followed. The gate worker screamed into the radio " We got commando droids. Lock it down! " The droids fired into the gate post, killing the worker. The figure with swords was crushing the 2 soldiers with his claws. One of the droids said" General, the gate has been cleared. " The general turned to face the droids. He ordered them to charge the facility. After 10 minutes of shooting, the soldiers lay dead. The general walked inside observing the dead men. One of the soldiers was still alive and said" Grievous, you won't stop anything. Your boss will be found. " Grievous responded by stabbing the soldier. Outside the base, two figures, both female observed the attack and decided to intervene. Grievous turned around after hearing him cocking. He saw two figured. One was a human female with long brown hair. The other was a werewolf with black fur. They stood over the commando droids who had been shot in the head. Grievous tackles and said, " You two have been a pain for years now. Zoe, just as dumb as ever. Ashlyn, still feisty I see. " The pair aimed at Grievous. Ashlyn replied, " How is Tsunami doing? She still killing innocent people? " Grievous grabbed the net by the throat and said" The condition of my boss is not your business fleabag! " Ashlyn responded by kicking Grievous in the legs. He let go and she grabbed a droids blaster. Grievous climbed on the ceiling and rushed away. The pair chased after him, firing their weapons at him. A chopper flew overhead and a Sangheli zealot jumped out. Grievous said, " Sywn, make sure they don't leave. " Sywn nodded and ignited her energy sword. She charged at Zoe and Ashlyn. Ashlyn pulled out a knife and dove under Sywn, stabbing the zealot in the foot. Sywn groaned and shoved the pair away. Sywn rushed back to the chopper and got in. Grievous closed the door and told the pilot to take off. Zoe and Ashlyn watched the villains escape. Inside the chopper, Sywn asked, " Did you get it general? " Grievous pulled out a hard drive and handed it to her. Sywn looked at the drive and said" She will be pleased." The end

Episode 2:

The chopper flew for many hours until reaching a crater in Afghanistan. Grievous and Sywn exited the chopper. Sywn went to her quarters while Grievous went to deal with the tasks that his job entailed. After arguing with a B-1 battle droid, he was worn out and just wanted some action. Then from behind him, he heard a voice say," Hello There." Grievous knew the voice and turned around, replying with," General Kenobi, You are a bold one." Obi Wan ignited his azure lightsaber and prepared for battle. Grievous motioned for a pair of Magnaguards to kill him. Obi Wan and the droids clashed in a flury of blue and purple. Obi Wan thrust his saber into the chest of one of them, turning it before swinging upwards and cutting the droid up. The other swung his staff towards the Jedi. Obi Wan dove down towards the droid, cutting its legs off. He finished the droid of with a swift slash at the neck. The droids head rolled away as Obi Wan said cheerfully," Is that the best you can do General?" Grievous again motioned his hand and dozens of Covenant troops rained down, all of them ready to kill the Jedi. Grievous cackled and said," How will you get out of this predicament? You came alone." Obi Wan smiled and said," Thats where your wrong General. I didn't come alone." Then two figures jumped down. One was a pale man with black flowing hair and a red suit, he wielded two hanguns. The other was a blonde female with a tan suit, She held a long rifle. Grievous said," Alucard, What a pleasure. I shall enjoy killing you and your little police girl." Alucard chuckled and said," Well, Well, Well if it isn't the robot with asthma. Police Girl, make his men explode." The female replied," Master my name is Seras Victoria." Alucard said," Whatever, just kill these space fucks." Seras sighed and began firing at the Covenant forces. Alucard aimed his pistols at Grievous and the two stared intensely at the other. Seras was beating the living shit out of the alien soldiers while her master and partner stared at Grievous. Alucard dashed at Grievous. Grievous responded by slicing Alucard up and finishing by removing his head. Grievous turned to face Kenobi and Seras while laughing at his victory. Obi Wan and Seras looked at him with concern. Then a voice said," You Done Goofed, General." Grievous growled at turned to see Alucard back together. Grievous shouted in anger," How the Satanic Bloodsoaked Hell did you do that?!" Alucard smiled and said," Fuck you, That's How." While this fight was going down, Sywn called in a shuttle to pick her and Grievous up. The shuttle flew in and hovered over the four. Grievous said," Until next time scumbags!" He leaped into the shuttle and it flew off. Obi Wan, Alucard and Seras looked over the dead aliens before taking a chopper for themselves and flying away.

Episode 3:

The date is 2020 in Las Angeles. A woman walks into a train station. Suddenly the lights shut off. The woman waves her hands and red lights come from her hands. Then someone shoots at her with a pistol. She uses the powers to block the bullets. The shooter walks into view and kicks her. The shooter says," Ah, The Scarlet Witch, Real Name Wanda Maximoff." Wanda groans as the shooter circles her. She flings him into a wall. The shooter was wearing Spartan Armour however and the impact did nothing to him. Then Wanda is struck by a beam of energy, sending her into a table. She gets up and sees a humanoid serpent resembling a cobra. It carried a spear with a scroll wrapped around it. Wanda said," Aspheera, Still working with Carlton?" Aspheera said nothing and thrust her spear towards Wanda. Carlton and Aspheera both teamed up against Wanda. Wanda lied on the ground. Aspheera prepared to plunge her spear into Wanda's chest when the sound of a man clearing his throat was heard. The villains looked to see a man standing in the shadows. Assuming the person would be an easy kill, Aspheera threw her spear at the man. The man caught the spear and stepped into the light. Wanda looked at the man and relief filled her after seeing who it was. The villains looked in anger at the man as they knew who it was. The man who caught a spear midair was Steve Rogers aka Captain America. While Aspheera was looking at Rogers, another figure leaped down and kicked her into a glass wall. The figure was a female fish-like creature with red hair and an eye patch. Carlton tried to shoot her, but the fish blocked his attack. The fish kicked his stomach, sending Carlton to the ground. Steve threw the spear and another figure caught it. The figure was a blonde woman with a bulletproof vest. The human clashed with Aspheera who fought with her tail. Aspheera knocked the human down and retrieved her spear. The fish threw her spear at Aspheera who then rushed out with Carlton. The 3 figures walked over to Wanda. The fish said," That snake bitch won't be around her anytime soon." Steve said," Good work Undyne, Nat." Wanda thanked them and the group went out to follow the villains. The group returned home. The End

Episode 4-5:

The date is 2020 in Siberia. A unit of Russian soldiers scans the snowy landscape for their target. A chopper flies overhead. Unknown to the soldiers, Zoe and Ashlyn have made their way to this area. The pair sneak through the trees as to not alert the Russians. They come across a crashed snowmobile. They investigate, pulling the driver's corpse off and checking him. As they search the wreck, a soldier spots them and yells to his comrades. Ashlyn groans and draws her pistol. She aims at the soldier who does the same. Ashlyn, being the quicker one pulls the trigger and fires a bullet into the soldier's leg. The others hear the shot and charge the area. Zoe draws her pistol and together with Ashlyn, take out 7 soldiers. Another Russian shoots their AK-47 at the pair. Ashlyn covers Zoe as they head to cover. The soldier slowly approaches them. As he turns the corner he is shot in the head by Ashlyn. The pair grab some bikes and head out. 5 days later in London, Ashlyn's phone gets a call. She answers it and says," Who is this?" The caller replies," This is your old friend, M. I ask that you and your partner along with one of my agents look into a company in France. My agent will meet you at the airport." Ashlyn replies," Is it him?" M responds," Yes dear, it's him, but seeing as you already have a romantic interest, I doubt he will be an issue. If he is though, you have my permission to do whatever you see fit." Ashlyn chuckles and says," Thanks. Talk to you later." With that, she hung up. Zoe asked," It's been 3 years since we worked with Mi6, I wonder if you know who still is their best." Ashlyn said," Of course he still works there. Besides, since we became a thing I doubt he will try any of his tricks." The pair packed and headed to France. At the airport, they spotted a blonde man with blue eyes. The man was wearing a grey suit and looked extremely professional. They walked over and Ashlyn said," Hello James." The man responded," I haven't seen you 2 in years. Unfortunately now isn't the time to catch up. It seems your old friend has entered the racing business." The 3 got into a car and drove to a hotel. When the got into the room, Ashlyn said," I got us separate rooms. We don't want to add any unneeded issues to this mission." Later that day they met at a racetrack. The 3 met up with a young man wearing glasses. Zoe said," Q, long time no see." Q said," I do hope 007 doesn't try any of his tricks on either of you 2." Ashlyn said," They won't get him very far." Q replied," We've developed a new car for you. I present the Aston Martin Rapide, A 4 seater. We gave it tracking abilities, machine guns, and the classic ejector seat." Zoe said," Still the same good old Mi6 cars." Q looked at 007 and said," I don't care if your rusty, this thing better be back in one piece." James reassured Q, but in his mind, he knew that it would be inevitably destroyed during the mission. The 3 parked their car and went to watch the horse race. As they entered, they saw a large number of aliens. The aliens glared at the 3 as they walked by. In the corner sat a green Sangheli zealot. This zealot called his boss after seeing the 3. The zealot said," Tsunami, their here." Tsunami said into the phone," Good Xeno, let them be for now, but if they find the car, kill them." Xeno replied," It will be done." He hung up and walked away. In the owners booth sat a werewolf with black fur and yellow eyes. Next to her sat a Kig-Yar with gold armor. On the other side sat a thin serpent like creature with a scope for an eye. The werwolf said," Cobrani, meet up with Xeno and follow the British spy and his 2 girls." Cobrani nodded and slithered away. The Kig-Yar said," Tsunami, this plan is bullshit, no one will believe it." Tsunami grinned and replied,"Freddy, all has been taken care of." 007 and the pair walked into the viewing area and spotted the villains. James said," Don't attack yet, we need to know what the wolf is planning." Unknown to the 3, a group of Sangheli soldiers walked behind them and prepared to take them out. The 3 felt pokes on their backs. Ashlyn turned around to see the aliens. She sighed and the aliens escorted them out. The aliens led them into an alley. They prepared to fire. Ashlyn stepped on one of the alien's feet causing him to drop his gun. Bond then hit another against the wall. Ashlyn kicked the last one in the neck, killing it. The one against the wall had broken his neck upon impact. The surviving alien looked up at Ashlyn. Ashlyn kicked it in the head, snapping its neck. They were about to leave when a pair of Brutes showed up. The Brutes aimed their weapons at the 3. Ashlyn quickly drew her pistol and shot both of them in the chest. Bond said," Let's get back to the car before more show up." They got into their car and drove off. Tsunami and Freddy stood over the dead Covenant soldiers. She groaned in anger and said," Next time send someone who isn't a fucking retard!" The villains went back to their mansion. At the hotel, Bond ordered liquor. When he heard a knock on the door he went to open it. He opened it and saw a CIA agent he knew. The 2 shared info and the CIA man left. The next night after getting dinner, the 3 walked back into their room to see the CIA agent standing there. Bond asked what was wrong. Then Tsunami appeared holding Bond's gun. She aimed it at the 3. The End

Tsunami cocked the gun. She aimed it at the 3. She said," You 3 have been annoying the living shit out of me for 4 years now. Since you shot my men, its time I shot one of yours." She proceeded to shoot the CIA agent in the chest. Tsunami locked the 3 in the elevator and had her goons fill the hotel with gasoline. She mocked them and left the hotel. Once outside she pushed a button on her phone which caused the gas to spark. The hotel patrons rushed out in terror. James tried to push the doors open. He got them open and the 3 exited the building. They got outside only to be met by police. The police chief asked," Is room 107 yours? Because we found this gun and a body in there." Bond said," That would be our room and that weapon would be mine." The police chief said," I'm charging you 3 with murder." Bond pushed the chief away and the 3 ran to a fire truck. They drove off hoping to avoid more errors. Then 2 motorbikes drove up. The riders shot at them. Ashlyn rammed the truck into them. Then 3 police cars appeared. She sped around the corner. Zoe said," We can't let Tsunami get away." Ashlyn said," I'm a little busy honey!" James was clinging onto the ladder. The police fired at them. Then a black truck pulled up and fired upon the police. James looked at the driver and saw that it was Xeno. The goons fired at the fire truck. Ashlyn rammed into the black truck, but it was too heavy to knock over. Zoe pulled out her pistol and shot out the enemy vehicle tires. It crashed into a bridge. They stopped their truck and got out. Xeno was gone and all that was left was a badly injured human. The human said," You have stopped nothing." He then died from his injuries. Then a building exploded followed by 3 more. The wreckage fell to the ground. The 3 watched in horror as the buildings went up in flames. As the heroes stood in defeat, Tsunami watched them from her yacht. She chuckled and said," Don't fuck with the Collective." The End

Episode 6-7:

The date is 2020. It's been a week since the devastating attacks in France. Zoe and Ashlyn returned to the US and have spent the last week trying to prepare for new threats. It was close to Halloween and they wanted to solve a more normal case. This case appeared when Ashlyn got a call from her close friend, Karina. She lived in a small town in New York that had a strange series of murders. Zoe and Ashlyn drove up to the small town. As they passed through the woods, they noticed all colors began fading away. Zoe said," Isn't this the place where a guy lost his head? What's it called?" Ashlyn replied," This place is called Sleepy Hollow, and yes they have a local legend, but I doubt that anything supernatural is happening." They arrived at an old-style house. They entered at caught up with Karina. It was late at night, a man was strolling through the woods. The night was eerily silent and all noise faded away. Then the sounds of a horse filled the night. The man began to walk faster. The horse sounded closer. The man pulled out a revolver and aimed it into the trees. He shouted," Come out you fucking devil!" As if to be a reply, a large black horse walked into view. The man aimed at the beast. The man quickly regretted this once he saw the rider. The rider upon this large black steed was drapped in black, he wielded a large broadsword and an axe. The most frighting part though was his head, it wasn't there. The horseman charged at the man. The man quickly fired a shot into the horseman before sprinting off. The horseman followed, determined to get a kill. The man tripped on a log and came face to face with the Headless Horseman. The Horseman looked down at the man. In a single slash of his blade, the Horseman removed the man's head. He grabbed the severed head and rode off into the darkness. The next day, news of the attack had spread. Zoe and Ashlyn were intrigued by this. Zoe asked," How many has the Horseman killed?" Karina sighed and said," This is the 7th. All of the victims were beheaded." Ashlyn said," I saw Sleepy Hollow, great movie, but all we have to do is find the Horseman's head and give it to him, Right?" Karina said," That's just a movie. This is real life. No one knows how to stop the Horseman, but we do have one plan. We asked the Lord to resurrect the man who can stop him. Ichabod Crane." Ashlyn laughed. Zoe jabbed Ashlyn with her elbow to which Ashlyn looked at Zoe. Karina said," I called you 2 here so you could stop the Horseman, but I can see you find our situation a joke." Ashlyn replied," I'm sorry, but we've seen a lot of weird shit, but a horseman without a head just sounds ridiculous." Karina said," Just help us kill the bastard." Zoe and Ashlyn agreed. The next night, Zoe, Ashlyn, Karina, and 3 hunters walked into the woods. The group was armed and prepared to kill. Then a fog bank rolled in obscuring the view. Then out of nowhere, a horse could be heard galloping towards the group. One of the hunters ran off in an attempt to slay the horseman. The others followed. They rushed through thick brush as they heard gunshots and screaming followed by a slashing sound. When they arrived they saw him. The horseman stood over the hunter holding his head.

The End

The hunters looked upon the Horseman in terror. The Horseman retrieved the head of the slain hunter and rode off into the fog. The next night the hunters returned to the woods. Zoe and Ashlyn split up to search for the Horseman's grave while Karina and the remaining hunters distracted the Horseman. Karina and the hunters approached the river. The sounds of life vanished and were replaced with the galloping of a horse. The hunters aim into the darkness. Then a slash removed their heads. Then the Horseman did something totally out of character. He kicked the severed heads into the river along with the bodies. He turned his attention to Karina. She fired 2 shots from her revolver into the Horseman, but they did nothing. The Horseman knocked her out, grabbed her, and rode off as Zoe and Ashlyn watched in horror. The next day they returned with automatic rifles and followed the horse tracks to a run-down cabin. The cabin was made of oak wood and had moss and plants growing all over. There was a stable nearby which was covered in strange symbols. They then spotted something that made all of this make sense. A pair of Sangheli warriors patrolled the area. Zoe whispered," Looks like the Horseman is just one of Tsunami's playthings." Ashlyn snuck up and killed the two guards. Then she dragged the bodies away. Then the Horseman walked out of the cabin. Ashlyn aimed at the Horseman, but Zoe signaled her to lower her weapon. Then a strange figure walked out. This figure was a werewolf with grey fur. One of its eyes had war paint. The most unsettling thing about this was the black wings protruding from its back. The figure spoke in a feminine voice," Get your headless ass over here before I send you back!" The Horseman obliged and returned. Before the pair could walk in, however, Zoe stepped on a branch. The werewolf and the Horseman turned to look at them. Ashlyn opened fire on the Horseman as the werewolf pulled out a flintlock pistol. Ashlyn stepped on more branches to distract the pair while Zoe checked inside the cabin. Zoe entered and checked the area. Meanwhile, Ashlyn was running through the woods, throwing rocks at the villains. Back in the cabin, Zoe found a hidden trapdoor under a rug. She opened it and climbed down. She found a map leading to the horseman's grave. She ran there and dug it up. Zoe torched the horseman's body thinking it would end the curse. Ashlyn watched as the Horseman and the werewolf looked at each other. The werewolf said," The girl did it. You are free." The horseman summoned his horse. Before getting on the black steed, the werewolf said," Tsunami says Hi and thanks you and your girlfriend for freeing the Horseman from this place." The villains rode off and Ashlyn ran to the Horseman's grave. They looked at each other knowing that they released another monster upon the world.

The End

Special:

he date is 2020. After rescuing Karina from the Horseman and unwittingly releasing him, Zoe and Ashlyn decided it was time to gather some friends and go on vacation. They called up Charlie and Vaggie, 2 demons who they worked with. The 5 of them drove down to Louisiana for a nice trip. The group was sitting in a restaurant waiting for their food. Charlie and Vaggie were looking at their phones for a good spot to relax. Charlie scrolled through pages and pages of spots. Karina said," What if we had some excitement and fought some monsters on the trip?" Ashlyn replied," Hey that's a good idea, we need a break from all these space freaks and cyborgs. We need something simple. Charlie put those into the search." Charlie nodded and typed on her phone. Just as the search yielded no results, a pair of young women walked up and said," We heard you were looking for a scary time. We have something up your alley." Ashlyn asked," Who are you 2 and what do you have that is scary?" The lead girl replied," I'm Jill and this is Vicky, We have another friend named Katie, but she isn't really a people person. As for our scary thing, we live on an island in the swamp. This island is just full of bugs and gators. It has something more supernatural going on." Ashlyn said," A haunted island, I've only heard one story about something like this. What kind of stuff you got there?" Jill replied," Back during the Civil War, a group of pirates used the island as a hideout. One day a regiment of Confederates got into a battle against some Union soldiers. The pirates were killed in the crossfire and the captain cursed the island with his last breath. Then after the Southern troops set up base, they disappeared." Ashlyn said," You had me at pirates, but Civil War soldiers are just a bonus. Thank you for sharing this historic haunting with us. If you want we can stop it for you." Jill replied," I'm shocked you are willing. Most of the other hunters we ask and too afraid because of a story involving zombies." Karina looked at Jill and asked," Did you say, zombies?" Jill replied," We don't have any, but another island around here was infested with them. Turns out the cause was werecats. I'm not joking. I follow the group who solved the case of Twitter." Ashlyn said," You think Twitter is a reliable source of information?" Jill nodded yes. The group ate their meal and walked out after paying. Jill showed them the way to the island which involved a ferry trip. The two cars arrived and boarded the ferry. Vicky handled paying while Jill told the heroes about the island. Jill said," There's only 3 of us and we are kinda scared to go out at night." Vaggie chuckled and asked," You hear weird noises at night?" Jill nodded yes and said," For months we've been hearing groaning and footsteps throughout the entire island. I don't think it's like the other island, but there are too many coincidences to ignore it." Charlie said," You keep talking about another island. What's that all about?" Jill said," Back in the early 2000s, some kids were making a TV show and looking for real monsters to film. They met a nice girl who showed them her boss's island. The island had 3 inhabitants. The kids were allowed to film there and found a bunch of spooky stuff. That night after 1 of the kids and his dog were heard screaming, the others went out to find them. Instead of their friends, the found zombies. They then were cornered by 3 werecats who sucked the life force out of people to stay alive. The zombies as it turned out, were just the victims of the werecats and not the bad guys. The kids along with a cop defeated the werecats and the zombies were at peace. That place has been abandoned ever since. After the story was told, it became a tourist attraction. They even sold stuff owned by the werecats and we bought some of it. Most of it was junk. That's the story of Moonscar Island. While Jill had been telling the story, the ferry had arrived. The group drove to a lovely old mansion. The heroes got out and admired the expansive area. Then Katie walked out and talked with Jill and Vicky. Jill showed the heroes to their rooms. Charlie and Vaggie had their own room together. As they unpacked, Charlie looked into the mirror. She looked away for a second and when her eyes returned to the mirror, she saw a Confederate soldier standing in it. She stumbled back as the soldier reached his hand out towards her. Vaggie noticed and punched the mirror. She looked at the broken mirror and the soldier was gone. Karina walked in and asked," What the hell happened?" Charlie said," There was someone in the mirror, but after Vaggie punched it they where gone." Jill walked in and said," Don't worry about the mirror, this happens alot shockingly. The group was ready for dinner. Charlie and Vaggie opted to eat outside by the swamp. The walked out there and settled down. After unpacking, the 2 demons began eating. While enjoying Southern cuisine, a green beam of light came down from the sky and touched the water. Charlie noticed it and looked out into the water. Vaggie followed and a blast of green light came from the water. Once the light was gone and replaced with moonlight, a figure came out of the water. Then more and more came out. The figures coming from the water were light brown in color, their clothing varied, but was torn. Their eyes were a souless white. They stumbled slowly towards the 2 demons while groaning. Vaggie grabbed Charlie and ran from the figures. They returned to the house and rushed into the dining room. Charlie was too scared to speak so Vaggie said in an anxious tone," There are zombies outside!" Ashlyn, Zoe, and Karina looked at them with confusion. until they heard the sinister groaning. After hearing what sounded like 20 or 30 people groaning, they rushed to the windows and looked out. They saw nothing but still were concerned enough to follow Charlie and Vaggie as they pointed out where the zombies came from. After looking at the ground, Ashlyn stood up and looked around to see if there was anything. Then the wind picked up. The trees shook as green light touched the ground. Charlie said," That's what we saw before the zombies showed up!" The light hit the ground and after dispersing, zombies rose from the ground. The group was terrified at the sight of rotting corpses walking around. They were split up by the zombies and both groups ran in separate directions. Charlie and Vaggie ran towards the ferry and asked the Driver for help. She simply looked at the moon and then back at the pair. Meanwhile back at the house, Zoe pushed the doors open to see that the lights were out. They checked around and while looking in the library, noticed that a book was missing. Jill walked out looking panicked and showed them a secret tunnel leading underground. As they walked through the tunnel, the heroes noticed torn pieces of cloth in blue and gray littered the ground. They entered a large chamber. While the heroes looked around, Jill locked the door. Karina noticed a book sitting on a desk and when she looked at the page, she gasped. At that moment the 3 were hurled against the wall by an unseen force. They couldn't move and saw voodoo dolls with rope around them. Katie walked out of the shadows and spoke in an ancient language. Then the 3 girls transformed, gaining cat ears and tails. Ashlyn groaned and said," God damnit. Of course they are fricken werecats. It all makes sense now." Jill laughed and said," I knew you'd figure it out. Now all you need to know is why. Its very simple. We were just a group of werecats doing what we had to in order to survive. Then out of nowhere, a werewolf offers us 3 million dollars each if we killed you. They said to do whatever we wanted as long as we sent them pictures of your bodies. Oh, and by the way, Tsunami says Hi." Back at the ferry, Charlie and Vaggie looked at the driver as they transformed into a werecat. The pair ran off. Jill heard the snarls and said," Looks like Rebecca found your demon friends." Ashlyn said," The ferry driver is a werecat?" Jill replied," Of course she is! We needed all the help we could get and besides, we couldn't have witnesses." Charlie and Vaggie stumbled into the zombies which sent them running in another direction. Back in the chamber, Zoe asked," Why would immortal monsters need money? Don't you just steal if off your victims." Jill sighed and said," As your probably aware, we consume the lifeforce of humans in order to survive. Humans don't carry that much cash on them and we've always wanted to expand our ranks so we took the wolf's job." Ashlyn said," I assume the zombies out there are not evil?" Jill said," I legit don't even know. We've killed so many that I forgot what half of them did while they were alive. What I know for sure is the even if you manage to kill us, the zombies won't let you leave. There's no way to put them to rest." Charlie and Vaggie burst in followed by pirate zombies. Jill snarled at them and revealed another fact. She ordered the zombies to attack Charlie and Vaggie. The pair held out against the slow zombies, but their numbers became to much to handle. The zombies pushed the demons into a hole to deep to climb out of. Jill sighed and said," Now that your demon friends are dealt with, you have one thing left to do before we consume your life force. Will you join our zombie horde and live amongst the undead?" Ashlyn told them no and Jill responded by putting the voodoo dolls next to a torch. Jills said," Either way, I get your life force so it really doesn't matter to me. I was just giving you a second chance. Shame you didn't see the potential." Vaggie lifted Charlie out of the hole and she made it pass the zombies. She threw a fireball at the werecats to distract them. It wasn't much, but it gave her enough time to torch Jill's spell book. The zombies along with the werecats started smoking. Charlie pulled Vaggie up and the heroes watched as the zombies and werecats disintegrated. Jill however didn't go up in flames and she pounced on Charlie. Vaggie looked at the book and saw a page was still intact. She quickly lit it on fire and Jill joined her friends as a pile of dust and bones. Charlie and Vaggie untied the others and they stood over the remains of over 50 people. Ashlyn said," Well this vacation sucked." The others laughed. Just then a Confederate spirit appeared and said," Thank you." The ghost saluted the heroes and they saluted him back. They left the cavern and the island.

The End

Episode 8:

The year is 1982. The pizzeria is busy today. Susie happily ate pizza while watching the robots sing and dance. Then a figure places it's hand on her shoulder. Susie saw a yellow rabbit. It said, " Follow me for a surprise. " Susie obliged and followed the rabbit away from the crowds. The rabbit showed her a room she had never seen before. Susie walked in and heard the door close behind her. Then it hit her...

2020: Zoe and Ashlyn were driving through the states to clear their mind from the zombie incident. Zoe checked her messages and one appeared. It told them to come to a small town. They drove into the town and walked into a crowd of people. The crowd was gathered for what appeared to be a memorial. They phone led them to an alley. Inside was an old robot. The robot had 2 heads. One was a bare endoskeleton while the other was a white fox head. The robot looked at them. Then some teens threw soda on it while mocking it. The trend ran off when they saw Zoe and Ashlyn. The robot had slipped on the sofa and was now covered in trash. The robot said, " I was hoping you'd come. I've heard about you two and we have a situation here. " Zoe helped the robot up while Ashlyn asked, " Who are you and why did you call us?. " The robot replied, " I'm Mangle. We have a uh quirk around here. " The trip walked by the crowds and observed the memorial. It was for 5 children. Zoe was unsettled by how young they looked in their photos. She wondered my someone so young was taken from this world. Mangle said, " People around her don't like animatronics because of the incident. " Ashlyn look at Mangle and asked, " What are they honoring? " Mangle signed and said, " Back in the 80s, there was a pizzeria, it was really popular. Then in 82, some kids went missing and it closed down. Then someone stole a suit from it and disappeared. Just a lot of spooky stuff. " As the crowd dispersed, people have Mangle looks of suspicion. Later that night, Mangle and the pair drove to a restaurant. When they got out they shone their lights around. When they touched the logo, Zoe and Ashlyn,s hearts stopped. The sign said the name Freddy Fazbears Pizza. Mangle tore down the door. The walls were converted in kids drawings of the same 3 characters, a bear, a rabbit and a chicken. The tables were worn of cover in old pizza. The tiled floor had grass growing in the cracks. It was a spooky sight. Ashlyn checked the logs for the place to find anything of value. The logs revealed a suit was missing, a yellow rabbit suit. A note left by a previous employee cleared this up. The suit was in the back room, however this did not calm Ashlyn down. She met back up with Mangle and Zoe. The group found the hidden room. The room had blood and suit parts. Once the room was inspected, they decided to leave. The intercom then turned on and a male voice said, " Welcome to Freddys. This place closed down when those kids went missing. I, however had unfinished business and came back. That resulted in extreme pain and suffering. Now me and my friend will grant you the same privilege. Vanny, go get em! " The trio rushed for the door. A masked figure blocked their way. It was a female with brown hair and a rabbit mask. She held a knife. Ashlyn and the mask girl fought while Mangle and Zoe got away. Ashlyn pushed the mask girl to the ground and ran for the door. Once outside the group had mere seconds to relax before 4 police cars pulled up...

The End

Episode 9:

The year is 2018. In New York City, a flash of light bursts from the sewer. Then red water comes out of the storm drain. Out comes a tall lanky figure. It has four arms. It wears a white and pink striped suit with black boots and pink gloves. The creature coughs up water and looks around. He said, " This isn't hell. Where the fuck am I? " Then from the water forms a figure. The spider said, "God fuckin, dammit. What do you want Val?" Val chuckled and said, " This is what you get for crossing me you little whore! Now have fun while I deal with the mess you made. Good day my little Angel Dust." Val dispersed and Angel groaned. He walked through the dark alleys. Angel,s phone beeps and it shows a bounty on his head. Angel said, " That little fucker! " Right after the words left his tounge, a gang of thugs pulled up. Our stepped a large snake like figure. It was extremely thin and had a sniper scope for an eye. The snake said, " Looks like Val's prized toy is broken. Let us fix you. " Angel threw a trash bag at a thug. The snake reacted by firing at Angel with a sub machine gun. Angel ducked and ran from them. Two motorcycles followed him. Angel tried to call a friend, but there was no signal. Then Angel felt a sharp pain in his back. Angel then fell too his knees before passing out. When he woke he couldn't move. His hands were tied to a pipe. His legs were chained to the ground. Still a little sleepy, he yawned. Then all came back to him when the snake slapped his face. Angel chuckled and replied, " Harder Daddy. Hit me harder. " The snake groaned and said, " My name is Cobrani. So, how shall we kill you? " Angel said, " Why the fuck should I care!? I just got sent here and now I'm being hunted! " Cobrani grabbed a tool and squeezed Angel's leg. Angel cried out in pain. Cobrani did not care and continued to inflict pain. Just as Cobrani aimed for Angels crotch, but before he could, he heard gunshots. Cobrani slapped Angel again and left the room. Once Angel had full control of his body, he used his extra arms to grab the tool. He cut the ropes and the chains. Angel peaked on the door and saw goons running from some thing. He grabbed a gun and looked around. Angel made it outside. His relic was cut short with the sound of a gun cocking. Cobrani was standing behind him in the road. Angel dropped his gun and put his hands up. Before Cobrani could shoot however, a grey car rammed into him. Cobrani was sent flying into a wooden fence. The driver asked, " Are you Angel Dust? " Angel nodded and got inside. The driver was a werewolf with black fur. Angel suddenly felt safe and fell asleep in the backseat.

The End

Episode 10:

oe and Ashlyn are arrested for trespassing. After explaining their story to the police, they are released. Zoe, Ashlyn and Mangle drive home. While sitting in the backseat, Mangle finds a picture of two young girls. Mangle asks, " Who are they? " Zoe replies, " They are mine and Ashlyn's. We adopted them. The older one is Alli, she's 15 and has autism. The other one is Miller, she's 13. since we are out a lot, they stay with our friends although most of the time Miller can take care of both of them. " Zoe pulled into a lot. An apartment building stood next to them. The 3 walked in and knocked on Karina's door. Karina opened the door and called out Alli and Miller. Miller saw Mangle and was amazed while Alli ran off crying in fear. Zoe went after her while Ashlyn sat down and relaxed. Zoe walked into the kids room. Alli was curled up in a ball on her bed. Zoe said, " Alli, it's ok. The robot won't hurt you. " Alli shook her head in disbelief. Miller showed Mangle her favorite video games. After convincing Alli to come out, Zoe introduced Mangle. Alli was slow to befriend the animatronic. After that everyone was tired and went to sleep. It was 3 am. Alli and Miller were fast asleep. Outside the building sat a black car. Sywn and Carlton occupied the space along with 3 henchmen. The goons got out and went inside. They unlocked the door and walked to the kids room. The goons grabbed Miller and Alli. The screaming awoke the heroes who grabbed their weapons. Ashlyn walked out and shot on of the goons. The other two made it outside. Alli cried and kicked the goons holding her. Ashlyn shot at the car, but Sywn returned fire and drove off. Inside the car, Miller held her sister while the goons groaned from Alli's crying. Sywn pulled into a warehouse. She got out and told a pair of jackals to get the girls. The jackals opened the door, but Alli kicked them and ran off. She had made it to the entrance when a gunshot echoed. This terrified her and she curled into a ball on the ground. A werewolf walked out holding a smoking gun. Miller knew who it was when she saw them. It was Tsunami. Tsunami caressed Alli's hair while looking down at the scared teen. Tsunami said, " Your mother shouldn't have left you. " Miller said, " Don't touch her you whore! " Tsunami chuckled and replied, " Such fowl language for a girl of your age. I do wonder who taught you those words. " Miller said, " Ashlyn said there ok when talking about fuckers like you! " Tsunami grabbed them and brought them inside. Tsunami locked them inside an old office. Miller comforted her sister before verbally abusing the villains. Alli found a hole in the wall and crawled through it. She found herself in the second floor. She found an old phone and called her mother. Zoe answered and was scared and relived to hear her daughter. Zoe and Ashlyn sped over to the warehouse. They crashed through the door and gunned down 3 goons. Tsunami realized where Alli was and went Carlton after her. Tsunami then grabbed a dart gun and shot Zoe and Ashlyn. When the woke up they were chained to a pipe. Sywn held Miller while Tsunami held Alli. Tsunami said, " I could kill all four of you even give zero shits afterwards. " She then slapped Alli in the face just to mock Zoe and Ashlyn. Ashlyn said, " I'll fucking impale you for that! " Tsunami chuckled. Alli regained her footing and grabbed Tsunami's pistol. She shot the terrorist in the leg. The recoil from the shot caused her to drop the pistol. Miller used the chaos to stomp on Sywn's foot and push her into a pair of jackals. Miller grabbed the pistol and aimed it at Tsunami. Tsunami kicked Miller in the leg causing the pistol to fall to the ground. Carlton and Alli raced towards the pistol. Alli made it first and shot the rogue Spartan in the foot. Tsunami and Miller fought each other, exchanging punches. Karina then barged in on a motorbike. She shot The chains and freed Zoe and Ashlyn. Sywn ran towards Alli, but was shot by Karina who said, " Leave her alone you alien fucktard! " Ashlyn grabbed a chain and wrapped it around Tsunamis neck. She proceeded to strangle the terrorist until she saw Alli. Ashlyn let go of the chain. Tsunami was not grateful and proceeded to stab Ashlyn in the chest. Alli grabbed a nearby gun and in an quick moment, shot Tsunami in the back. Zoe rushed towards Ashlyn who was bleeding out. Tsunami fell over unconscious. Karina called the police. Ashlyn was sent to the ER while Tsunami, Sywn and Carlton were arrested. The villains were sent to prison and Ashlyn don't 2 months off. A week after the trial, Ashlyn read a text saying that the villains had escaped.

The escape: The villains were sitting in a cell when the walls explode around them. The 4 guards are gunned down and Tsunami looks to see a werewolf with a robotic arm. She said'" So you did get my message Selina. " Selina replied, " Anything for my big sister. " She used her arm to break the cell open and took the three villains with her.

Special:

Act 1: The year is 2020. Tsunami has escaped custody. Once back aboard one of her infamous destroyers, she calls her goons to a meeting. Tsunami sighs and said, " We need to capture one of the heroes. Does anyone have any suggestions? " A henchmen replies, " What about the offspring? " Tsunami groans and shoots this man before saying, " We already tried that and I ended up in prison! " Aspheeea said, " What about on of their more sensitive members such as the demon princess? " Tsunami said, " That is a good plan. Now, who will take the task? We should have 3 soldiers in command. " Sywn raises her hand. After a robotic wheeze, General Grievous joined in. Sywn looked at her girlfriend Nora Khan. Nora raised her hand and the three villains went off to capture their prize. Two days later in Vegas, a pale female demon with rosy cheeks is gambling. The demon is winning and drinking excessive amounts of wine. The demon has another standing next to her. The pale demon is showing signs of increasing drunkenness. The side demon says, "Charlie it's time to go." Charlie looks at her girlfriend. Back in a hotel room, Charlie and Vaggie get in an argument. Charlie storms off and walks down the street alone. A black Aston Martin follows Charlie. The driver steps out, intrigued by the pale girl. Charlie looks at the man. The man says, " My name is Bond, James Bond. You are? " Charlie introduces herself and gets into Bond's car. James is driving down the road and into the desert when he looks into his side-view mirror. In the mirror is a black car. The car pulls up to the Aston Martin and after getting a glimpse of Charlie, opens fire on them. Charlie panics while Bond deploys countermeasures. The Aston shoots from its tires. The enemy car crashed into a billboard. Charlie looks back at the wreck before turning to Bond. Bond becomes pleasant again and asks, " A girl like you couldn't be single. What's the deal with you walking down the street? " Charlie sighs and said, " Well I had a girlfriend, but we had a fight. " Bond takes advantage of the moment and asks, " Well how does two people spend a night in Vegas? " Charlie realizes what Bob d is trying to do, but cares little about it. They drive to a hotel. After walking into a suite, Bond lays on the bed. Charlie joins him and they proceed to kiss. While making out with Bond, Charlie feels his sidearm and steps back. Charlie is visibly confused and scared. Bond explains, "It wasn't chance that we are together tonight. I'm a British agent. Seeing as your a person of importance, they sent me to protect you." Charlie and Bond resume kissing. They then fall asleep. In the morning, Charlie stands in the balcony looking out into the desert. Bond joins her. They drive off again. Charlie asks Bond to stop the car when she sees an old house. Bond waits in the car while Charlie checks it out. A black truck pulls up and a good grabs Charlie. Bond pounds the gas and races after the villains. After losing the car, Bond is furious. He deeply cared for Charlie and doesn't want her to get hurt. Bond was just about to drive off when a message is sent to his phone. It's a picture of Charlie, severely beaten and tied to a chair. It also has a set of coordinates. Bond plugs them in and races off to save his woman. After an hour of driving, Bond sees another car. The occupants open fire on Bond. In a flurry of bullets, a grenade lands in the backseat. It goes off and the car is torn apart. Bond is flung from the car and bleeding. Before blacking out he sees Sywn and Nora whom he recognizes. He wakes up in a grey room. He is tied to a chair and he looks around. In the corner stood Grievous. He walks up to Bond and holds his head. Grievous said, " Your efforts will be in vain Mr Bond. You will die along with the demon girl. " Bond replies, " Grievous, you will join your friends in Hell. " Grievous has Bond thrown into a cell.

Act 2: Bond sits in his cell hoping Charlie is ok. Then a guard walks by and opens the door. Bond kicks the guard and breaks his neck. Bond grabs his rifle and sneaks off to find Charlie. Bond finds Charlie tied to a pole and unconscious. He untied her and wakes her up. After Charlie wakes up, the base shakes. The pair run to a window and look out to see the base has become an aircraft. A trio of guards show up and open fire. Bond guns them down and hands a rifle to Charlie. Grievous has been watching the whole escape and goes to kill them himself. Grievous leaps down and grabs Charlie with one hand. He runs off and the ship lands at an air field. Grievous slaps Charlie and locks her in a cage on board a train. Grievous and the two aliens leave in a train. Bond steals a jeep and races after Charlie. Unknown to Bond, a pair of fighter planes pursue him. The first plane swoops down and almost cuts him with a propeller. The second plane shoots at Bond. Bond sprays the engine and causes the plane to crash into the caboose. Bond boards the train and shoots a pair of guards. He makes it to the storage car where Charlie is. He freed her and they continue towards the engine. Sywn jumps out and Bond fights with her. Bond is losing and drops his gun. Charlie grabs it and shoots Sywn off the train. Nora jumps out in rage. Bond kicks her and throws her off the train. After fighting another alien, Charlie and Bond stood outside the engine.

The Final Battle. Bond kicks the door down and sees no one. Grievous kicks the pair. In the scuffle, Charlie fired a fireball at the bridge and it collapsed. The train hangs over the now flaming bridge. Bond and Charlie climb to the roof of the train. Grievous climbs up and ignited his lightsabers. Bond fires his gun at Grievous. Grievous charges at them and Bond trips him. He falls and drops his sabers. As Grievous hangs on the hook for the cars, he grabs Bond saying, " If I die, your going with me! " Bond kicks Grievous and grabs a loose cable. He aims the gun at the hook. He exclaims, " Have a nice swim! " before shooting the hook. The hook comes looks and Grievous plummets clinging to the engine into the river below. Charlie looks down and sees a clearly amused Bond hanging on a train cable. She chuckled and pulls Bond up. They look as the engine hits the ground and explodes. Charlie looks at Bond while holding his hand. She said, " I like you James, but I should get back to my girlfriend. " James smiles and they share one last kiss before getting into a car and returning to Vegas. Bond pulls up to Charlie's hotel and before she got out, he gave her his phone number. His last words before driving off are, " See you later Charlie. " He drives off and Charlie sees Vaggie standing outside looking happy. The pair make up and head inside.

The End

James Bond Film:

The date is 2020 in Ireland. A shipwreck has sent nations scrambling to retrieve the cargo. A group of mercenaries have set up camp and are stripping the ship. Two mercs walk their daily patrol when they find a man with a crashed motorcycle. The first goon points his rifle at the man. The man said, " No need for the gun. I just have a gift. " The man hands the mercs a box. They walk back to their base. The man touches his watch. The box exploded and kills 4 mercs. The remaining goons rush at the man. The man pulls out a pistol and shoots a pair of them. Three remain. One rushed to a mounted turret. The man shoots another goon as he reaches for a rifle. The second to last goon hides behind a barrel. The man grind and fired at the barrel. The barrel exploded, killing the goon and sending debris into the barrel of the turret. The last merc aims at the man. He pulls the trigger and the turret explodes. The man walks into the command rent and grabs a paper. He says into a radio, " Command this 007, enemies eliminated. I have the plans for Firestriker. "

Act 1: Bond walks into his office and sits down. Moneypenny walks in and hands him a packet. Bond says, " New mission already? " Moneypenny replies, " It seems that the plans you received were copied and emailed to high paying corporations. M wants you in her office in 10 minutes. " 10 minutes to by and Bond heads over to M's office. M. Looks at Bond and says, " 007, as your well aware, the Firestriker is the name of a new defense system being developed by the Americans. The ship you found was sunk by unknown assailants. Now it seems the system has fallen into black market hands. I want you to find out who is selling the plans and return them here. You'll be heading to Italy. We've tracked an old friend of yours and it seems they have some connection to the seller. " Bond replies, " You mentioned and old friend. Who is it? " M sighs and says, "It appears that General Grievous didn't perish in Nevada. Italian police caught footage of him 3 days ago. Also someone called The Big One has been listed as hosting the auction for the Firestriker. We aren't sure who they are, but I want you to find Grievous and the Big One and retrieve the information from them." Bond leaves the office and boards the flight to Italy. As he walks through the airport he sees some men with a briefcase. While this is suspicious, something else catches his eye. A blue fish like creature with red hair and an eyepatch. The fish appeared to be watching the men. Bond leaves the airport and drives his car to the hotel. He noticed the same blue woman there and they exchange glances. Later that night, Bond receives an invite to a Party hosted by the Big One. He goes and as he walks around the party, he bumps into the fish girl once again. They sit down at a table and talk. Bond says, " Your very beautiful, what's your name. " She replies, "My name is Undyne, I noticed you seem to appear everywhere I go mister? " James replies, " Bond, James Bond. " Undyne chuckled and replied, " Well Mr Bond, I hope you enjoy the party. I have business to attend too. " She walks off and Bond gets up. He walks around the party. The speaker announces that the auction is about to begin. Bond sits down and watches. The Firestriker plans are brought out and everyone goes silent. After several bids, it appears that no one will buy the weapon. Then a guard is shot with a arrow.

Act 2: The crowd dispersed in fear and Bond watched a deer headed creature wielding a rifle rush towards the Firestriker. The wendigo says, " Find the sniper. it's probably her. " Another goon is killed and Bond rushed out. While passing the crowd he noticed Undyne holding a crossbow. A guard pops out and wrestles her. Bond pulls out his Walther and shoots the guard. Undyne looked at him and they run off. The pair run to Bonds car and get in. The wendigo appears and sprays the car. Undyne pulls out a small pistol and shoots the wendigo. 2 cars filled with goons appear and pursue the heroes. Bond races through the streets as the guards pursue him. Bond pulls a lever and a razor flies out of the boot of his car. It hits the first goon car and it stops. The second follows them. Bond looks at his surroundings and comes up with a plan. He pulls a switch and the tail lights become shotguns. They shoot out the tires of the second car. It tumbled over a wall and lands on the ground in a flurry of fire. Undyne pulls out a hard drive and chuckles. Bond asks, " What is that. " Undyne replies, " Its the Firestriker system. The one they had was a fake. I had stolen this one before the party. " Bond reaches for it, but Undyne aims her gun at him. Undyne says, " You can have it once I'm done with it. " They go to their hotel and head to Bonds room. Undyne used the shower while Bond sits there. She comes out and they sit together. Undyne kisses Bond and they soon make out. After intense love, they fall asleep. In the morning Bond wakes up to find Undyne gone. On his dresser is a picture of Undyne tied up and bruised. Bond is furious as much as his annoyed that this keeps happening. He remembers the Nevada incident and groans. Bond finds instructions on the back. Return the Firestriker or she dies, the note says. Bond wonders how they got Undyne, but not the Firestriker. He checks the bathroom and finds a note from Undyne. It says For James, The Firestriker. At that moment he heard the sound of a gun cocking. A feminine voice says, " Turn around 007. " He turns around and sees the wendigo from the party. She says, " I'm Nyx, Grievous says greetings and sends his regrets that he couldn't be here in person. " Bond says, "What got you working for the good general?" Nyx replies, " That's not you concern Mr Bond. Now I hope you've made peace with your lord. " She aims her pistol at Bond. Bond kicks her in the leg. Nyx dropped the gun and Bond slams her into his dresser. She pulls out a knife and swiped at Bond. Their fight leads them to the balcony . Bond is pushed to the ground. Nyx leaps at Bond. He reacts by pushing her over th edge and sending her falling down 3 stories. Bond exclaims, " What a terrible diet she had. "

The Final Battle: Bond drives his Aston Martin to an old church. Guard patrol every inch and Bond turns on his alarm to attract as many as he can. 6 guards approach the car. Bond activates the front machine guns and kills all six of them. A screech is heard from the church. Then a velociraptor walks out. It speaks quite well and says, " James Bond, Mi6's top dog. Surrender or we kill the woman.. " Bond fires the machine guns again and grazed the raptor. Bond steps out and walks towards the church. He enters and after shooting another 2 guards he finds Undyne tied to a chair. He freed her just as Grievous appears. Grievous punches Bond. Undyne lunges at the cyborg, but forced against the wall. The church then shakes. It begins to collapse and sink into the ocean. The raptor leaps at Bond, but instead falls into the water. Grievous holds Undyne over the edge and says, " We can trade, the Firestriker for the girl. " Bond throws a brick at Grievous who dropped Undyne and falls into the ocean. Grievous and the Big One survive, but are arrested by Italian police. Undyne grabs a spear and hooks the cliff. She crawls back up and looks at Bond. The two take a yacht and said around Italy. On board the boat, M calls. Bond answers and M says, " Well done on retrieving the Firestriker. Are you returning home soon? " Bond replies, " Just finishing up this last lap Ma,am. " He drops the phone and makes love to Undyne while M listens in in disgust. Bond and Undyne head to the top deck. After sharing a drink they make love as the sun sets on another day.

Episode 11:

It's 2020, A war has been raging between the evil Collective and the nations of the world. The Collective has been gathering new allies to join their ranks. It's a hot day in the UK, people are just going about their daily tasks. Then a large triangular ship appears in the sky. The ship is what Star Wars fans know to be a First Order Star Destroyer. The Destroyer dissapears in a flash of light. It reappears over Ireland. Taking residence in an old castle are Tsunami and Selina. They look upon the massive warship with glee as they had been the ones to call it. Tsunami walks inside to the command center and establishes a radio between herself and the commander of the Destroyer. A blue hologram appears, showing a uniformed man in his 30s. The uniform resembles those of the Nazis, but with a more Sci Fi twist. The man spoke with a vaguely Irish accent and said," This is General Hux of the First Order. We have recived you invitation to join your army and have come to inform you that we accept." Tsunami replied," Good to see you Hux, We have been waiting for the old members to rejoin us. It's good to see that we still have allies in all corners." Hux looked around and saw the Imperial Era Stormtroopers guarding the room and said," I can see you need more updated troops. Luckily we have what you need. Prepared to recieve my ship." The hologram turned off and Tsunami went to the balconey to see a shuttle landing in the fields. The ramp lowered and Hux walked out flanked by two stormtroopers. Sywn lounged outside and mocked the new troopers. The troopers stood like statues awaiting their next orders. Tsunami said," Where's Kylo, is he still after the scavenger?" Hux replied," Unfortunately yes. Ren still wants to convert the girl to our side. I see it as a waste of recources and my other generals agree." Sywn got a email from another faction and called over to Tsunami. Tsunami said," Who is it?" Sywn replied," It appears that the Banished have heard our call and are alerting others." Tsunami said," When Atriox calls, Inform me." Sywn nodded and walked off. Selina marked off a spot on a list she had made of all the factions that formed the Collective. She had many more to go, but took joy in the fact that even with just one army, they outnumbered the UN. The sun was setting and the villain leaders walked inside to get some rest.

The End

Episode 12:

t's 2020 in Norway. A UN taskforce scans the area for a new threat. The squad consists of 12 men. The back 2 men are pulled into the trees and stung. One man spots a figure and sprays his rifle. Green blasts hit two men. The commanding officer fires 3 rounds into the bushes. A insect-like screech is heard. Then A gold creature with a stinger tail leaps out of the bush holding advanced weapons. It smacks 3 men and impales another. In a blur and gunshots and screeching, only 1 man remains. The CO stands 6 feet in front of the creature. He said," Get it over you gross fuck." The creature replies," Wheres the fun in that?" The soldier quickdraws his pistol and fires into the creature's chest. The soldier tries to shoot again but is out of bullets. The creature chuckles and fires a green blast into the leg of the soldier. The creature walked up to the dying soldier and watched him. The soldier asked," What the hell are you?" The creature replied," I'm the Scorm The Scorpion King." Scrom proceeded to impale the soldier in the chest. Meanwhile in Japan at a corporate headquarters. The guards patrol the area. On the second floor, a guard takes a smoke break. He suddenly feels the hair stand up on the back of his neck. Demonic whispers fill the air. Then two sharp pains fill his back. Two black points emerge from his chest. Then all goes dark as the guard is torn in half. A nearby guard gets a look at the killer. He is horrified. Its a tall man with a suit and pale featurless face, The Slenderman. Slenderman teleports behing this guard and pushes him off the roof. He then teleports to the ground level. Two guards faint and Slenderman steps on their chest, crushing their lungs. The last guard fires a gun at him. Slenderman's tentacles blocked the bullets. He then picked up the guard by the neck and looked at the human. The guard pulled out his pistol and shot it in the creatures chest. Slenderman broke his arm before squeezing his neck and crushing his airpipe. He disposed of the corpse in a fountian before disappearing. In the Philippines in a village, a group of guards patrol the area. There are 16 in total. One guard needs to use the bathroom and goes behind a bush. After finishing his buisness, he hears branchs snap. He then hears low growling. Unaware to the threat, he walks away assuming it was just a wild animal. It reality the term wild doesn't fit with what was about to kill these men. A more appropriate word would be intelligent or experienced. 2 guards saw a shadow moving in the trees and aimed their rifles. A blur of black and gold knocked them off their feet and one was dragged into the darkness screaming. The survivior followed his friend and found the culprit. It was a 10 ft tall black dinosaur with gold stripes. In it's hand was the upper half of the other guard. His arm was torn off and his legs proped up on a tree stump. The creature dropped its prey and stomped the second guard. The crunching alerted the others and they charged in. In the trees they heard a female voice say," You do taste quite well. Why not accept your fate and die a quick and painless death?" The dinosaur leaped out and pinned 2 men under its feet while mauling a third. It snapped the mans neck and tossed it against another. The impact snapped the mans neck and the two under the dinosaurs feet were motionless. It swung its claws around, killing 4 men. The survivors shot at the beast. It seemed to be annoyed with this and would always go for the one firing. It bit a man and threw him into the air. The beast slashed open anothers torso and began to feed on the insides. The 2 surviving men grabbed a grenade and threw it at the beast. The beast seemed to smart to beat. It hurled the grenade back at them. The explosion killed one man and left the other unable to walk. The last man crawled away repeating into his radio two words. The Indoraptor. The beast walked up and picked up the injured man. The man closed his eyes and his arms was torn off. The beast dragged all the body parts into the forest and by morning, the only signs of the skirmish were rifles, bullets and blood splatters. All three creatures boarded ships once done with their killings. The 3 ships landed on an aircraft carrier. Slenderman, Scorm and the Indoraptor walked out and saw Tsunami. She grinned at her assassins.

The End

Episode 13-14:

It's 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. The witch trials have gone on for 2 months. 6 people have been hung. A woman is being brought out for execution. The rope is placed around her neck. Before the lever is pulled she says, " I curse this nation and all its future occupants. " The lever is pulled and the witch breaks her neck. Her name is erased from all records and she is buried in an unmarked grave. For the next 300+ years, strange events occurred with the blame being out on one person, Victoria Lynx. It's now 2020 in Salem. At an old motel, a man makes love to a four armed spider like creature. The demon rolls over and says, " Ok buddy, it's time to pay up. Thats $150 dollars you owe me. " The man groans and hands the creature a pile of cash. The creature counts it and leaves after putting his clothes on. He walks outside to his car. The passenger seat contains a pig. The license plate says Angel Dust. Angel gets in and puts the money in his glove box. Angel went to get fast food and drove by a cemetery. He noticed the markers. He exclaimed, " Huh, this town really is fuckin, obsessing over witches. " Angel drove to his apartment and brought his things inside. His apartment was littered with old boxes and cups from various restaurants. Angel drank his soda while checking his voicemail. They mostly consisted of friends. The last one was a bunch of static and weird sounds. Angel hit the box, but just shrugged it off. That night in the cemetery, a tree started glowing. The tree wilted and a figure emerged from the trunk. It was a woman wearing armour and a white cape. She glanced around at the surroundings. The woman crawled out of the tree and walked towards the road. A black limo pulled up. A werewolf with wings stepped out. The werewolf said, " So you got the call. Good to know that we still have some friends. Welcome back Victoria. " Victoria replied, " What kept you so long Eclipse? I thought you and me were close friends. " Eclipse said, " I had a little visit in Sleepy Hollow, revived a headless monster and killed some locals. Some bitches showed up and I had to leave, but I still freed the horseman. " Victoria said, " What has the leader requested? " Eclipse replied, " Tsunami just wants you to gain your powers back before anything major. She said to do whatever you want as long as it's not revealing. " Victoria and Eclipse walked back to the grave. Victoria dug up an old box. She dusted it off and pulled out a spellbook. Eclipse walked off and Victoria began practicing witchcraft. In the morning, Angel woke up and turned on the TV. The news was on. Two people had been found murdered. They had water in their lungs despite not being near water. The news also said that strange lights and sounds came from the cemetery. Angel groaned and said, " I thought witches weren't real! Now people are getting killed by some broad. Fucking typical honestly! " Angel checked his voicemail and heard a message from someone saying he would die in 6 days. After that the door had a knock. Angel opened the door hoping to see a new client. He instead saw a familiar face. A grainy voice said, " I'm back! " Angel looked at the figure we joy. It was an old friend of his. Angel said, " If it isn't the Radio Demon. What made you come find me? " Alastor said, " I didn't come for you. I came for the culture. Your just an annoying person who happens to be here. Besides, Charlie asked me to check up on you after she heard about the news. " Angel let Alastor in and they sat down.

The End

Angel tried to flirt with Alastor to no success. Alastor walked around the apartment. Angel asked, " What are you doing Al? " Alastor replied, " Checking for witches. I read about them when I was alive. They are truly destructive creatures. "The pair sat down and talked. Meanwhile at a bar, a man approached a woman. They flirted. Then the man left. While walking to his car his lungs filled up with water. He collapsed dead and the woman left. Back at Angel's apartment, Alastor watched the news about the latest victim. Alastor pulled out a book on witchcraft and paged through it. Alastor turned to Angel and said," We merely have to identify the witch and burn the body. This will be easy. " Angel asked, " Where did you get that book Al? " Alastor responded , " From the library of course. They have a large collection on the subject. " Angel asked, " How are we gonna find the witch? " Alastor replied, " A witch leaves fingerprints on her victims. He merely examine the bodies and find a match. " Alastor snapped his fingers. Two hours later a shadow figure appeared holding a piece of paper. Alastor took the paper and the shadow left. He said, " We shall go to the cemetery and burn the body. " That night they went to the cemetery and dug up Victoria's body. Angel covered it in gasoline and lit it on fire. They heard signing and turned o see Victoria standing there. Alastor conjured a fireball and shot it toward her. She blocked it. She said, " Its 11:30, at midnight I leave this town. You did the spell wrong. It's too late now. You needed to salt the body before burning it. Now I can leave at midnight thanks to you! " Alastor conjured vines that wrapped around her. She lit them on fire and jumped down. Angel pulled out a pistol and fired at the witch. She dodged the bullets and broke the gun. Alastor made a ring of fire around her. She sprayed ice out. She pushed Alastor aside and pounced on Angel. She wrapped her hands around his neck and squeezed. Then the clock chimed. She looked at Angel and jumped back. He gasped for air. Victoria said, " It's been fun, but I must depart. Till next time. " She disappeared in a ball of fire and smoke. Alastor walked up and said, " Well that was anticlimactic. I really thought we could destroy her. " Angel screamed in rage and said, " What the fuck! We just unleashed a hellish broad on the world and your response is that it was anticlimactic?! Your sick you know that! " The pair drove home.

The End

Episode 15-19:

It's 2020, animatronics run wild. A mass cyber attack activated hundreds of old animatronics. Zoe, Ashlyn and Karina have devised a plan. They will work one week at a mall to lure the animatronics to them. It's midnight. The trio sit in the office along with Mangle. The shift begins...

12:00 AM Ashlyn checks the cameras. A Chica crawls around the halls. Zoe shuts the vents. The Chica lunges at the shut door. A Bonnie stares into the camera. Mangle goes to defeat her fellow robots. Metal sounds full the halls. The camera shows Mangle starting a pile of fallen animatronics. A Foxy slashed the door with its hook. It tears the door open, but Ashlyn crushes it with the door. Another robot is added to the pile.

1 AM Bonnie crawls towards the vents. Mangle enters them to take it down. A Freddy entered the room. Ashlyn guns it down with three shots to the head.

2 AM Mangle took three more to the pile. A BB laughs in the vents. Zoe shoots it in the head. Ashlyn winds the music box. The vents stop blowing air. Ashlyn looks at the vents in fear. Karina pulls out her revolver and fires into the vent. Out pours a endoskeleton. She signs in relief. A Bonnie crawls out of the vent, but turns off after hitting the floor.

3 AM The puppet wakes up. The trio heard a tune and prepared for the worst. As the puppet lunges at them, Karina shoots it in the head. A Foxy hits the door in classic style. Mangle rips it apart. Ashlyn looks at the cameras and sees a figure in the shadows.

4 AM The Freddy has arrived. It charges the office along with 2 Bonnies. Mangle crashes into the rabbits. Freddy is shot in the head. A pair of Endoskeletons look in at the trio.

5 AM The Endoskeletons are shot in the head. At this point the pile has over 12 animatronics. Withered Bonnie becomes the final boss of the night. He crawls into the vent. The trio have seconds to prepare. Withered Bonnie entered the office and the trio puts on the spare Freddy heads. Bonnie scans them. In the moment, Karina shoots it in the leg. Bonnie swiped at them. Ashlyn fires another shot into its back. Bonnie still twitches. He stands up and charges at them. In a blind fury, Bonnie rams his head into the wall. Ashlyn takes the chance to beat him with a chair. Bonnie seems to take the damage. In a final stand he punched Ashlyn. Zoe finally got a kill when she fired a shot into Bonnie's head. The rabbit collapsed to the ground with a smoking hole in its exposed faceplate

Then it was 6 am.

The End

Night 1 went well. 20 animatronics were destroyed. The group slept until their second night shift began.

12 AM The heroes settled into the office. The fan blew fresh air to contrast the inferno the had been consuming the air. Withered Bonnies head sat on the desk as a trophy. After the phone call explaining their task. The shift began...

1 AM A Foxy rushed down the hall and banged on the door. Ashlyn checked the camera to see a Freddy looking intently into the lens. The same shadow figure hid in the corner.

2 AM Bonnie had crawled into the vent. Chica had three copies standing outside the window. One lifted the door and recover a bullet to the face. The other 2 retreated into the party rooms.

3 AM A puppet slithered into the vent. Then a Freddy hit a camera, it went dark. The map showed a hidden room. The robots seemed to be coming from there. The shadow opened the door and a horse poured out.

4 AM The puppet crashed into the walls. Endoskeletons roamed the halls. The heroes planned to bring more powerful weapons.

5 AM The boss fight began. The character leading the night's charge? A broken down Freddy. It stood in the hall menacingly. It's body stank of rotting flesh. Ashlyn flashed her light at it. It seemed to vanish. After looking back at the hall, Freddy was in the office. He growled loudly. Karina swung at it. Zoe plugged a power cord into its neck. It overloaded the ancient bear. He fell over smoking. Ashlyn checked the cameras and the shadow figure was gone. It would have to be addressed later.

It turned 6 AM and the heroes disposed of the newly beaten robots and went home to rest.

The End

The police had a mess of robots to dispose off, but that would have to be the case to save the lives of all citizens. The robots had been cut down by a third. The Freddy head rested on the chairs. Night 3 was about to begin...

12 AM The phone call mentioned phantoms, but our heroes had to focus. Ashlyn wanted to stop the shadow figure. With a bell ring, the night began and the animatronics began their hunt...

1 AM A new cast of characters filled the halls. Circus Baby roamed the halls trailed by her endoskeleton goons. A Chica crashed into the kitchen. A Bonnie looked into the camera.

2 AM Baby got closer. Her goons hung from the ceiling. They lunged at the heroes, but revived bullets to the head.

3 AM Baby entered the vent. The sound came closer.

4 AM Baby entered the office. She looked around and then left. The heroes sighed in relief. But then the final stage would begin...

5 AM The final boss wasn't a real thing. It was a phantom. They took down the systems. Then they appeared. A green and burnt version of Mangle stood in front of them. Then final blow was about to be dealt. Ashlyn held the fan in front of the ghost. It vanished as the air consumed it.

The clock rang 6 and the night ended.

The new shift began as normal. The latest boss had no remains. All that mattered was stopping the shadow figure.

12 AM The shift began. Our heroes sat down in their old spots.

The first hours Strangely, no animatronics showed up. All was quiet.

5 AM Who was the boss? A golden bear. It sat slumped over in the hall way. Ten minutes to 6, it activated. It lunged at the heroes. Mangle aimed a rifle at the head and fired. The bear fell over. The heroes sighed as they had only one night left.

The heroes didn't care about guarding. They wanted to find out who the shadow figure was. They gunned down dozens of robots. Mangle tore the door down. They looked in and saw parts of robots. A sewing machine and supplies revealed all that needed to be known. One phone call to a good friend and the clock striking 6 had our heroes leave this robotic mess for good.

Episode 20 (Finale of Season 1):

Vanny had been sending robots to kill people. After her army had been destroyed, she left in defeat. She drove her cheap car to her cliff side house given by Springtrap. She stepped out of the car and inhaled the fresh air. Her phone rang and she answered. As she walked to her door she asked, " Who is this? " A male replied, " We need to talk. " Then a sharp pain filled her leg. She had been shot. She fell to the ground, dropping her phone. She crawled to the steps and sighed. Then she saw a man holding a rifle and phone. She looked at him in anger. The man clicked his phone and looked at her. His only words were, " The name's Bond, James Bond. ".

[jasontoddiefor]

Chapter 3 of As Lightning to the Children eased Aka that eldritch Anakin being terrifying AU

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“Do you know what every parent has to do?” Shmi asked Qui-Go over a cup of tea.

“Raise their child to the best of their abilities,” Qui-Gon answered easily.

Shmi hummed and turned to look at Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka meditating in the living room. Obi-Wan was the only one who actually sat like he was meditating while Anakin was draped over his lap and Ahsoka was resting her head on Anakin’s legs. Nevertheless, all of them were meditating, the Force swirling around them.

“I was prepared to leave Anakin here,” Shmi spoke up again.

“What?”

Qui-Gon couldn’t stop himself from exclaiming. Shmi smiled at him and nodded. He couldn’t correlate the idea of Shmi leaving Anakin at the Order’s steps with the image of the woman who just five years ago had forced Mace Windu to his knees with a single question. That Shmi, so headstrong and bright, hadn’t seemed like a woman who would cave in to the Council’s demands. She still wasn’t. She questioned the Council left and right, had made the crèche her chosen starting point for change. It was good for the Order. Qui-Gon was fairly sure that if his Master would just step into the Temple again these days, he’d actually stay, witnessing how much change had been quite literally forced upon them.

“If there was no other way, I would have left Anakin here because he needed to be here more than he needed to be at my side. This is what every parent has to do sooner or later. We need to let go.”

Shmi was looking at him and for all that she was still wondering about why the Force chose her, Qui-Gon knew. She had the same eyes as Anakin, the kind that saw right through you and stripped you bare.

“You need to let go, Qui-Gon,” Shmi repeated directly. “You’ve done everything you can for Obi-Wan. He is ready, more than most of young Knights I’ve seen. Now you need to give him the space to stretch his wings.”

“And fly away with Anakin?” Qui-Gon inserted, his tone bordering on the edge of upset.

Shmi smiled and sat her teacup on the table. “Why do you keep expecting everyone to always leave you?”

Because that was what people did, they left. But he couldn’t say that, probably didn’t even need to, Shmi knew anyway.

Let him go, the Force trilled. He’s not yours to keep.

“I want him to stay.”

Shmi rolled her eyes and with the mischief of a youngling, she actually kicked his legs under the table. “You are of the Force, are you not? Then he will always stay by your side.”

X

When Qui-Gon finally recommended Obi-Wan for his Trials, Yaddle had the audacity to cackle. The old Master had taken quite a liking to Shmi, it shouldn’t surprise Qui-Gon they had been gossiping. In the Jedi temple, the only thing traveling faster than the Force, was gossip. In fact, all of the Masters seemed to have been expecting it. The only one who hadn’t gotten the message was Obi-Wan who nearly lost his composure.

“A great Knight, you will be,” Yaddle said. “Your Trials you may take, Padawan Kenobi, if you think you are ready.”

Qui-Gon had talked to Obi-Wan about his Trials, of course. He wasn’t as sadistic as his own Master had been and just dropped him in front of the Council without any warning whatsoever. Still, Obi-Wan glanced at Qui-Gon for reassurance.

“I am ready,” Obi-Wan said, his voice not wavering once. Maybe he hadn’t been the one who needed reassurance.

X

Objectively speaking, Obi-Wan knew the Trials were difficult. They certainly challenged him and he hadn’t been able to sleep the night before because of his nerves, but during his tests, he was laser-focused and having fun. He’d become a Jedi Knight like he had always known he would and he’d be one step closer to where we ought to be.

He did his best not to smile too widely when Qui-Gon cut his braid and said “Rise, Knight Kenobi.”

No blade shall ruin you. Fulfill your calling, go, go, go!

All the pieces were suddenly assembling on the board. Obi-Wan didn’t know what game they were playing yet, but he had his sights set on winning.

X

“Honorable Council,” Obi-Wan began to speak and Qui-Gon was immediately about two seconds away from dragging Obi-Wan right out of the chamber. He knew that tone and his just knighted Padawan had no business sounding like that yet. “May I make a request?”

It was deceivingly polite; Obi-Wan used that tone when he was informing someone of a decision he had already made and couldn’t be talked out of. Qui-Gon suppressed a sigh. He had hoped his former Padawan would wait another year at least before committing to his bond.  Obi-Wan had surpassed all of Qui-Gon’s expectation, already a much more formidable Knight than many were after a decade, but he was young still. He had time, another four years at least he needn’t take on such a heavy task.

“You may speak,” Mace said.

“I want to take Anakin Skywalker as my Padawan,” was what Obi-Wan said, but what Qui-Gon, and every other Master actually heard was “I am taking Anakin Skywalker as my Padawan”.

Master Yoda frowned and Qui-Gon wished he’d be able to determine what he thought. His relationship with Obi-Wan and the Skywalkers was strange to say the least. He claimed the Force was clouded around them, it made him wary, yet, like a clockwork, he showed up for tea at least once a week.

“Certain of this decision, you are?”

Obi-Wan nodded. “Yes.”

Destiny, fate, my dear Chosen, my children, keep them close, the Force laughed and then, with the might of a karyt dragon, they pressed down on them like they were guarding their treasure, forcing the air out of their lungs.

“Then go fetch your Padawan,” Mace pressed out.                                          

X

Ilum reminded Anakin of Tatooine in all the best ways. There were not so many people here as on Coruscant, listening to the sounds of the universe was much easier than it was on the crowded city-planet.

Obi-Wan had told him to have fun and enjoy the peace and Anakin was sure there had been a reminder in there as well about not causing any trouble, but he had been too distracted by how easy it was to breathe here. If not for the burning cold, Anakin was sure he could have stayed here for years and years to come. It was so easy to feel, his parent so close. He wasn’t sure how he was supposed to pick just one crystal for his lightsaber. Not all of them called out to him, but he’d know how to use them anyway, how to shape them so they would fit perfectly.

“Anakin?”

Anakin turned around and saw T'Seely awkwardly standing behind him. Anakin didn’t have too many friends his age. It wasn’t their fault. He still didn’t always know how to whisper instead of shout, keep all the light inside instead of burning and how to cut off the decay infecting others without his teeth. He was much better with Ahsoka’s age mates who only knew him as Ahsoka’s friend who taught them that they were all infinite possibilities. Their minds weren’t restricted yet. T’Seely was Anakin’s friend though.

“Yeah?”

“I don’t like the dark,” T’Seely said. “Can I- can I go with you? You make it go away.”

Anakin beamed and all around him the crystals lit up, singing their own distinct song. Anakin was sure that if he concentrated, he could bring every Initiate the crystal they needed, but he supposed everyone else was supposed to face this trial on their own. “Sure!”

Anakin held out his hand and T’Seely quickly took it, staring at the caves surrounding them in awe. The artificial lights the Jedi had hung into the tunnels couldn’t even begin to this mirrored night sky surrounding them.

“It’s beautiful,” T’Seely said.

Anakin was glad he could make others see the universe the same way he did.

X

Training Anakin would be a lot easier if everyone else would finally start minding their own business. Life at the temple was almost back to normal for Obi-Wan again. The other Jedi had become accustomed to them and for all of their snide comments, Jedi were protective of their own. Once you become a part of their community, they wouldn’t abandon you. Obi-Wan was sure that if anything ever happened to him, or Anakin was in danger, their brethren would fight to protect them. They were stronger when they all worked together, were united in the Force.

But that didn’t mean that they could shrug away centuries of teachings about restraining yourself, even when the sun itself was scorching you.

“I still scare them,” Anakin murmured into the crook of Obi-Wan’s neck, tears dried by now.

Anakin always smelled like storms and fire, but this time his scent was tinged with the distinct burn lightsabers left when they cut through hair. Perhaps Obi-Wan hadn’t told Anakin to let loose completely while fighting. Anakin had been the strongest Initiate, but from practice Obi-Wan knew he had been holding back while training even then. His Padawan might be only nine, but Obi-Wan was fairly sure he could give even a couple of the older students a run for their money. They didn’t just drop into the Force entirely unless they were fighting for their lives, unlike Anakin who had troubles staying out of it to actually learn proper stances.

“I know, I know,” Obi-Wan said, trying his best to comfort his Padawan. “I’m sorry. It’ll get better.”

“I’m not scared!” Ahsoka proclaimed and sat up straight, her elbows digging painfully into Anakin��s thighs. The child paid no mind to the abuse she forced upon her older brother. “You’re not scary.”

No, Anakin wasn’t scary, he was terrifying. In all his blazing glory and chaos it was so easy to feel like you were drowning. He was always watching, you were incapable of escaping Anakin’s grasp and Obi-Wan honestly couldn’t claim that he wanted to. There was a sense of belonging pulling him in and for all that he knew Anakin was so small he barely reached Obi-Wan’s hips, an entire galaxy was lingering within in, painfully constricted so it wouldn’t devour everything within reach. Even Obi-Wan got a headache when he attempted to perceive Anakin for too long. The sensorial input was simply too much, leaving him with the vague impressions of stardust and blood dropping from razor sheep teeth, a darkness so void of life that the crown of light around his head was so bright it could cut, claws sharper and so much more dangerous than any ‘saber that Obi-Wan wasn’t even sure if Anakin had needed instructions on how to use his saber.

And the wings of stained glass that never failed to remind Obi-Wan of the meditation hall in the highest tower of the temple.

“Not scary,” Obi-Wan reassured Anakin. “Not to us.”

X

Ahsoka was a big girl. She was four years old already and the bravest of all her crèche mates. She would not cry when Anakin and Obi-Wan both had to leave the temple for a mission. If anything, Ahsoka should be celebrating. Skyguy was a Padawan now so he would be her Master very soon and then Ahsoka would be a Padawan and they would all go on a big adventure together.

“It’s our first real mission!” Anakin said excitedly.

He kept tugging on his Padawan braid. Ahsoka still thought it was strange that it was attached to him, though Obi-Wan’s had been the same.

“Just some diplomatic meet-up and Master Qui-Gon is coming, but we’re going back to Naboo!”

“What’s Naboo?” Ahsoka asked.

Anakin opened his mouth to reply, then closed it again thoughtfully. He frowned the way he always did when he thought about some very difficult things that didn’t seem all that hard to her. Like always, Ahsoka just held out her hands for Anakin to take. Ahsoka liked speaking, singing, telling stories and making noises, but sometimes it was just easier to let Anakin show her laughter, happiness, home and love and peace.

Oh.

“Are you gonna stay there now?” Ahsoka asked.

“No, not yet.”

Not yet, that only meant he would be leaving her in the future and suddenly all of Ahsoka’s resolve of before was broken and she started bawling.

“Don’t leave me! You can’t- I don’t- you have to stay!”

It wasn’t fair! She didn’t want Anakin to leave her, not even for some stupid mission!

I’m never leaving you, Anakin sang, voice like a thousand choirs. You’re mine.

Promise?

Her brother smiled down at her, gently tracing all her markings before wiping away her tears.

Promise.

X

Sometimes Shmi felt like she had just arrived at the temple. She still had a hard time calling any of the Jedi above the rank of Knight by their proper titles, nothing to say about her lack of education. Studying with Anakin had been for her own benefit as well, and her son was not lost to her, but Shmi wouldn’t be learning at his side anymore.

“Gone your son is now,” Yaddle said.

Shmi liked the mischievous Jedi. Whereas Yoda often hid his weariness beneath his amusement, Yaddle had no such troubles. She said what she believed and treated Shmi’s thoughts with the same importance she gave the great philosophers preceding even her.

“Ani will be fine,” Shmi said. “He has Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon.”

“Yet troubles you sense.”

There were always troubles when Anakin was concerned, but not so much that Shmi had to be concerned. She had raised her son well, he knew he was cherished and loved. It wasn’t a job you could be done with after a while, parenting and children didn’t work that way. For all that the Jedi said a lot about attachments, they were fiercely protective of their lineages.

“A mission I have for us, my Padawan,” Yaddle spoke up again after a while.

Other times, Shmi felt like she had lived at the temple all her life. She knew their customs,

“Master Yoda won’t be pleased,” Shmi said, her smile an exact mirror of her son’s.

Yaddle shook her head. “Pah! Never happy he is. His Padawan we must track down, lost he has become. Old Master Yoda is, and old his Padawan is. A stubborn lot they are and easily rile each other up. Good you are with younglings, good you will be for the whole Order. Help me cause some more chaos, my Padawan.”

Shmi began to walk beside her new teacher, retuning back into the temple and walking away from the ship hangers. When she had arrived at the temple, she’d never expected that her life would turn out like this.

“Yes, Dai Yaddle.”

Her teacher looked up to her, a proud look on her face. “A fine Jedi you already are, Shmi Skywalker. A great one you will be.”

[wearetakingthehobbitstogallifrey]

The Last Jedi, Loneliness, and Love

This is dedicated to @itspileofgoodthings aka @reylohasmyheart, queen of meta, and also to @thelonelybrilliance, queen of fanfic

Please forgive me, I was driving home from work yesterday, listening to Paloma Faith’s “Only Love Can Hurt Like This,” and somehow I started thinking about Reylo and why it makes my soul ache—why I think it is beautiful and why I think its development in The Last Jedi is, contrary to what you might think, realistic and even healthy

Oh heck I was going to make this a very eloquent, orderly post but screw that I have thoughts and they are going to run the race as they see fit

I think one of the great sorrows of humanity is loneliness.  We were made for companionship, for family, for loyalty, for smiling and speaking and hugging, for dream-sharing and sorrow-comforting. For the gifting of the self to others, and most especially the gifting of the self to the man or woman we marry. To lead healthy lives, we need some form of community, even if it is only one or two people we talk to and entrust ourselves to.  Usually it is more.

Anyway, this is where I want to begin with Rey and Kylo Ren—or as I am going to call him, Ben Solo

(Because Kylo Ren is just a mask, a veil between Ben’s tattered soul and the world around him, a pretense that he wasn’t broken and longing for something more, even as Darth Vader was a construction to block off Anakin Skywalker from the truth of his pain—that his terrible deeds were destroying him, not strengthening him.  I’m not saying that Kylo Ren and Darth Vader are entirely separate from Ben and Anakin.  What I am saying is that those personas are not building blocks but rather insidious vines wrapping around stone towers, strangling and cutting and smothering.  You know why? Evil lies.  It lies even when it screams it is telling the truth, even when it whispers that it alone sheds light on reality.  And thus, evil can only tear down and destroy things.  Each person has in them a potential of excellence, the best person they can be—thoughtful, brave, compassionate, humble, self-sacrificing, merciful, faithful, hopeful, loving.  Since this excellent version of the self is the one I think we all should strive for, I would call it the deepest, truest self, and thus winds up my long digression into why I am calling Kylo Ren Ben Solo from now on...so sorry)

Back to Rey and Ben in The Last Jedi.  Well, no, we have to go back to The Force Awakens for a moment.  Many many people have already commented on the interrogation scene and the scene at the end where Ben asks Rey to let him teach her the ways of the Force, so let me just sum up the important ideas there.  First, Ben is fascinated by Rey the moment he sets eyes on her (before that actually—why?  Force visions?  dreams? rumors?  a gut feeling?) and he clearly does not like the idea of her seeing him as a monster.  Interesting that he takes his helmet off immediately after she calls him one, even though he is the one who made the choice to wear the helmet, whether as a way to identify himself more with Vader or as a way to make his own choice for once, regardless of Snoke’s thoughts (the manipulative, abusive cretin).

Either way, Ben taking off his helmet in the interrogation scene signals his desire for Rey to see him as a human creature like herself.  He does not want to be seen as Other.  As someone to be overlooked, feared, discarded.  (It kind of works, Rey is clearly taken aback, but she still has no time for his dark ways and thus she is awesome, because yeah Ben my son is currently working for the First Order) sorry this summary is just as long as anything anyway just take note that Ben does not want to be separated from humanity.  And note the way he speaks her thoughts and feelings out loud, the tone of his voice when he says she is so lonely, desperate to sleep at night.  He feels all of these things too, and in my opinion he is shook as heck that Rey is like a mirror image of him.  

Ah Ben.  One of my favorite scenes is the end fight, in which Ben and Rey beat each other up, in which Rey is a righteous ball of fury and Ben the fool has her literally on the edge of a cliff bent over backwards and all the awestruck idiot can do is—throw out a desperate plea for her to join him so he can teach her?? ?  

If the guy was thinking clearly he might be able to divine that she isn’t the mood to become best buddies with him.  But he is so ecstatic with the vision of what might be that he doesn’t see what is right in front of him.  A very angry woman.  Anyway, Rey connects with the Force and lays my man out flat on his back, face sliced in half, and still Ben looks at her like she is a sun or maybe a supernova and Rey looks back at him but that isn’t exactly part of the loneliness discussion I mean maybe it is but I would literally need another essay to discuss that and this essay is already like six essays so I need to move on

So much for the Force Awakens.  Let’s look at The Last Jedi and loneliness.  What fascinates me about the growth of reylo in this film is literally everything how Rey and Ben are both wallowing in different wells of loneliness, and each well is very different in their depths and their makings, yet still being in those wells allows them to understand each other’s pain.  Both Rey and Ben suffer separation from their family, both suffer the feelings of abandonment.  Of course, one could argue that Ben’s separation was his own choice, and it was, to a degree. He did choose to go with Snoke, to leave Luke, to destroy the Jedi academy.  To kill his father.  But to look at that and say that only Ben’s bare choices matter and that he deserves death and hellfire does a disservice to all those who have suffered mental, physical, and/or spiritual abuse as either a child or an adult.  

(SIDENOTE: I am absolutely not saying Ben was justified in his actions, or that I approve of them, or that he is an innocent cinnamon roll.  What I am saying is that he is a damaged soul, who has suffered so much from his own mistakes, from whatever mistakes his family made, and from the horrible cruelty of Snoke.  He was literally manipulated and abused by shrivel-face from when he was in Leia’s womb, maybe, just MAYBE we can feel some compassion for him?  And remember that his mom and dad still love him and forgive him and want him to come home)

Back to wherever I was, Ben is lonely as heck.  He is cut off from his family, has felt unloved and unworthy for so many years, and has a soul completely wrecked by the murder of his father.  In comes Rey.  Rey, who was much more clearly abandoned by her family, who doesn’t seem to have had a friend in her life till Finn came along, who lived for years on a junkyard of a desert planet in the hopeless hope that her family might come back for her. Ben’s loneliness and Rey’s loneliness are not the same, but the feelings in both are deep and for better or worse are integral to the patterns of their hearts.  

What happens then, in The Last Jedi?  The Force bond between the two manifests, Rey sees Ben and shoots him immediately.  She still remembers their last meeting, still remembers her hurt friend brother5ever Finn, still remembers Han Solo falling. She sees Ben’s crimes and is righteously disgusted by them.  But then. Then she calls Ben a monster, for he has done monstrous acts, and this time, does Ben pull off a helmet, or try to pull aside some other veil, does he protest and say no, no, you and I are alike, I am not Other from you?  He does not. Instead, he says, “Yes, I am.”  YES I AM.  Do you even realize what this means?  Ben is no longer trying to lie to Rey or himself, to deny that he is in the right, that his actions are not dark.  He killed his father, and he knows he is a monster for it, and he is not going to say he is a human like Rey because she has never done anything as terrible as that, and though he is lonely he will not compare the two anymore.

BUT REY IS TAKEN ABACK AGAIN!  In TFA, when Ben removed his helmet, Rey was surprised to see he looked very hot just like any other man, that his soul did not reflect in his looks.  It gave her pause.  And now, when Ben says, yes he is a monster, that gives Rey pause again. I think this is because, when we are talking about humans and monsters, real monsters, a monster always denies he is one, and probably even believes that (or is at least perfectly content as such), but humans still have the capability to understand they have committed terrible wrongs, and to feel such a guilt that they do believe themselves to be monsters after all.  Basically, the second Ben declares himself a monster is the moment that Rey realizes he is not one.  

Oh my gosh now I get to write about the hand-touching scene!!!  

Okay here is the thing. Rey is lonely, Ben is lonely.  Both are going through some stuff right now. (Ben is all like, yup I killed my dad, how do I repress my guilt so I don’t drown in it; Rey is like yeah now I remember my family abandoned me, and they are never coming back).  Force bond visions ensue, and Rey and Ben are sitting over a cozy fire in Rey’s hut and Rey, who not long ago was ready to slice Ben into shreds with her lightsaber, is now confiding in him, spilling her deepest insecurities.  She feels so alone, so lost, the one thing she has held on to for all her life is now gone forever, mist blown away a hot sun, and what is her future to be like when Luke is not the teacher she wanted?  And Ben, for all his issues, with a soul desperate and broken, sees Rey’s pain and blurts out this most compassionate line:  “You’re not alone.”  He cannot bear to see her in pain, because he knows what it feels like.  He knows what it would mean to him to have someone standing at his side, and he offers his presence and loyalty and support to Rey. AND SHE SAYS IT RIGHT BACK.  “Neither are you.”  AND THEN REY HOLDS OUT HER HAND!  AND BEN TAKES OFF HIS GLOVE AND IS LITERALLY SHAKING AS HE EXTENDS IT TOWARD HER!!!  AND THEY TOUCH THEIR HANDS TOGETHER WHAT POETRY

AAH MY HEART

These two lonely souls, sitting in darkness and light, in fire and shadow, sharing their hurts and fears, offering each other comfort, because both have known suffering, because both care about the well-being of each other’s heart and soul—it’s so beautiful.

Where am I going with this? Ah yes.  The healthy growth of relationships.  Love.  Reylo starts out in uncertainty or even fear, in misunderstanding who the other person is, in holding the other person up as either a monster to be defeated or as some perfect light to heal all wounds.  Neither of these are true.  But there is an attraction (and a repulsion) there nonetheless, and in The Last Jedi that attraction and repulsion balance out just enough so that Ben and Rey can converse with each other without the danger of Rey suddenly killing Ben.  (Thank the Force!)  

As time goes on and Ben and Rey learn more about each other, they discover how lonely they are, and shared feelings and compassionate hearts mean that they both long for the other to stand by their side.  Their love is ridiculously powerful and beautiful and it makes me want to cry.  Even still, this love has not grown into what it needs to be.  Because true love means wanting the best for the other person, and doing what is best for the person no matter the cost.  And guess what?  That can be a hard thing.  Look, Rey and Ben are both absolutely convinced that the other person loves them sooooo very much that they will leave behind whatever they have—the First Order, Snoke, the Resistance, friends.  Part of that is because they also know how lonely they both are, and how wonderful it would be not to feel like that ever again.  Thus, Rey ships herself right off to Ben, confident he will turn, and he is happy to see her, confident she will turn.

But it has to be so much more than that.  Love is about compassion and sacrifice, and Ben does kill Snoke for Rey’s sake, and this is the start of his redemption I believe, but even though he gives up the part of himself that is the most important to who he is at the moment, changing himself irrevocably, taking the first steps to freedom, but he still does not give up Everything.  I think he thought that would be enough for Rey, killing the fearsome monster who ruled him and threatened her, but it isn’t and it shouldn’t be.  It is not enough to give up sin, one must then act virtuously.  Ben is mistaken, therefore, to assume that Rey will join him now.

However, Rey is mistaken as well.  The thing with Rey (which I absolutely love) is that she throws herself headlong into things with such passion.  As much as she despised Ben before, she loves him now—no she loves him a thousand times more, because love is so much more powerful than hate.  But she gets ahead of herself, or rather, Ben.  Because as soon as she sees Ben turn back to the light, sees him destroy Snoke, the image of darkness, she asks him to run headlong into the sunlight.  

Here is the thing though, redemption is not the flip of a switch but the climbing of a staircase up a mountain.  Ben has made the right initial choice, has taken his first steps, but he is carrying a lot of baggage, guilt for the past, fear of the future, uncertainty of the present. He has been manipulated into believing in the strength of darkness for so long that it is going to take some time for him to pick apart the tangled threads of his soul, to understand what he must do and how he should think and act and love.  It is unrealistic (though hopeful and endearing) for Rey to believe that Ben can suddenly be a perfectly good man, the most excellent form of himself. It is hard for even a very good person to make hard decisions like Ben has to make, and Ben’s soul is damaged in countless ways, his mind a tattered blanket that Snoke liked to tear and cut up into jagged pieces.  It is going to take time for Ben to progress, to walk beside Rey everywhere she goes.

In the end, I am so thrilled with how Reylo unwound in The Last Jedi.  Ben is traveling on the road to redemption, inspired by Rey but ultimately not saved by her.  He must save himself, though he may lean on her for support.  For now, Rey is disappointed in him, frustrated with him (and no doubt with herself for failing), but it would be foolish to say she no longer loves him or feels compassion for him.  Yes, she shut the door on him, left with the Resistance, but she was obviously in pain then and later as well, when she is on the getaway ship.  She is still lonely, and now more so than ever because the man who understood the pain in her heart is not yet able to understand what he must do to lessen the pain in his own heart.  And Ben...well Ben is probably still kneeling in that cave frozen in lonely despair because he just f— I mean he......he.... OH FOR THE SAKE OF THE CHILDREN WE’RE JUST GONNA SAY IT LIKE THIS: HE DONE MESSED UP!!!

Or maybe he has set his jaw, drawn back his shoulders, and taken that next step.  They say that the first step toward the light is the hardest, but maybe it is the second—the thrill of taking a new path has vanished, and now remains the strain of holding his course, of working through whatever pain he must suffer on the road to redemption...

[kenrik]

Conflicted - that was what I felt after my first viewing of TLJ.

My journey from “???” to “WTF!!”. Comparing my insight from my first viewing of TLJ to my second. 

1. I am Reylo shit. But after watching TLJ, I couldn’t process what I’d just seen. I felt like there was nothing bridging the gap from “You’re a monster!” to “Let’s work together, Ben Solo~” So, I thought, initially, that their relationship was poorly constructed. And, I felt conflicted because - although I would love Reylo to happen, I didn’t want it to happen in a mucked up sort of way. 

2. The first scene - the bombing scene. I couldn’t understand it. Where the hell did those vessels come from? Who the hell was that woman. And why the hell do we care about the medallion around her neck? Just - who the faq? 

3. Poe is an idiot. A dolt. A trigger happy fool. (A stark contrast to his soundness from TFA.)

4. Then, after the first scene - I guess everything happened and my brain went haywire - thinking - W.T.F.????!!!??? My brain proceeded to shutdown afterwards, I think. And just let the images pass. 

5. Holdo’s sacrifice was very cliche. Best sacrifice scene for me was Lelouch’s. Going back to it, I guess anime’s sacrificial themes make western ones pale in comparison. Anyway, I didn’t appreciate this scene so much - even with the spectacular cinematography - because it was what it is - cliche. Also, there would be zero casualties other than herself. I mean, as far as logic went - anyone with half a brain would’ve done what she did. “It’s only logical.” lol

6. Too many jokes. Hux became a punchline which I found annoying. I felt it was forced (lol). Also, the recurring about Poe being trigger happy - wanting to bomb everything in sight. That was just, very cringeworthy. (And I understand why they did it, though. Curse you Marvel! And your many jokes! DAMN-IT.) 

7. Luke’s snarkiness. Maybe I need a refresher course on his character. Last we saw him, he’s been battling with incredible shit as a kid. Then now, we jump to his old master type guy who smirks a lot... BRIDGE. THE. GAP. 

8. Kylo Ren - the GIGANTIC. PAIN IN THE ASS. CRYBABY. One of the reasons I left the movie house utterly conflicted was this character. When I though he had progressed (somewhat) - he goes reverse psycho mode and losses all his shit - and with it, all that development he made in the middle part of the film. As a Kylo Ren buff - this was incredibly frustrating to say the least.

8.5 Rey’s constant rejection of Kylo Ren. But who can blame her?? That guy’s a mess! One of the reasons I left the movie house conflicted was Kylo’s flipflopping character development. By the end - I was like - of course she’d leave you - you’re an idiot! Two rejections in one movie plus that one rejection in TFA... how many times does Rey have to reject you before you clean your act up, stupid Ren?! I felt angry and sad for Kylo, for being conflicted, lost, close to something certain, solid, then all out batshit crazy and lost and conflicted again. It was a rollercoaster for me and my rooting for Ben Solo’s character. Damn did that guy take me for a ride. 

9. Phasma v Finn scene. Phasma is an incredible baddie. I loved their fight scene. My comment is, though, - that it was minute. Ever so tiny. And her “death” was so anticlimactic - I can’t even. It was cliche. The fight could have been longer. 

10. Finn and Rose - IDIOTS. What were those two thinking sharing their plans to an absolute stranger?? And they get shocked that the thief sold them out the first chance he got. Seriously - their whole subplot was like stepping on dogshit. I get the message the team wanted to bring across. But seriously, that same message could’ve been said with a better subplot. There was no answer as to who the man with the rose pin was - no recall to the past story, to any story in SW. Use the old characters for some substance! We have so many more of them at the team’s disposal. :/ 

Cookies (Parts I loved since the first viewing.)

1. Leia is kween. That force stunt she pulled was epic. It was incredible. I can’t even. (Proves to show you how strong she is with the force - and FU fanboys whining - “The force ain’t werq dat wei betch!”) 2. Luke and his liberal approach to the force. Preach!! 3. Rose’s message about weapon dealers (AKA AMERICA, RUSSIA, CHINA. H8CHU FUCKERS - fighting each other when you’re basically on the same fucking boat - HU U THINK UR FOOLING).  3.5 Rose hitting deserter Finn with a stunbaton/gun. 4. That immaculate contrast of white and red minerals.  5. BB8 DOING ALL THE WORK IN ROSE and FINN’S ARC. I mean - GIVE THE DAMN DROID/ROBOT AN OSCAR! 6. Rey’s druggy self-discovery scene. That was just crazy good.  7. The bitchy fish nuns.  8. Chewie roasting porgs while porgs watch in tearful horror.  9. Luke’s leap from one hill to the next.  10. Ben’s slide/glide when he first talks to Rey via force bond. 10.25 Rey’s incessant bitching to Ren via force bond about how Ben is a monster. How she beat him. How she found Luke before him. How she beat him. How he’s a loser. How he’s an idiot. How she hates him. (During that scene, I just can’t help but laugh at her intense lashing out at him HAHA) 10.5 Rey shooting Ren the first opportunity she got.  10.75 Ren standing in the bridge? looking at the platform thing? And Ren being all savage and unforgiving and shooting the fighter planes of the resistance.  11. Snoke’s labyrinth scene!!!!*#*#JMNFUWNF!!!*@(#*$ 12. Epic Yoda is epic. I watched the film with my blockmates, impromptu right after our last finals exam. His quote "Failure is the best teacher.” literally made us ball out in tears. DAMN IT. Yoda got us again! “Do or do not, there is no try.” is so good it’s unfair.  13. Kylo ren practically throwing a tantrum when he faced his uncle Luke.  14. “You came from nothing.You are nothing... But not to me.” 15. Luke’s deep backwards dip in his face off with his nephew Ben.  16. Hux’s screaming repeat of Ben’s order to proceed, earning a “dafuq” look from Kylo.  17!!! Kylo Ren and Anakin = obvious blatant parallels! The hair, the attire, the anger in their expressions! 

My SECOND VIEWING gave me clarity. So, here is my feedback after not having been taken by a shitload of surprise.  1. The scenes had okay pacing. Just unnoticeable because a lot was shoved to our face in less than three hours.  2. Finn/Rose subplot was meh, not exactly the worst thing in the world. And, it makes sense that they get that type of subplot. Rose was a low-ranking member, delegated to catching deserters. Finn knows next to nothing about the Resistance. And Poe is a loose canon. Of course the quest they’d end up in is only as good as what their character’s can make up. This is very realistic actually.  3. It’s a kid’s movie. Of course it would be riddled with cliches.  4. Vulnerability - that’s what bridged the gap between Rey and Ren.  5. Captain Phasma is coming back! *hopefully* She deserves a better send off!  6. Kylo Ren’s character development. I was devastated after my first viewing. I thought he had regressed to the point of no return. Man, I was so ready to throw all my Reylo hopes away because dammit if an idiot ends up with Rey. But, I failed to appreciate that last scene between them properly. 

Ren is kneeling, head bowing low in remorse.  And Rey were eyes hard and unforgiving, her expression, swelling in disappointment of him.  Wow. That said a lot. This is a huge step. After Rey left him (wow it’s like leaving a lover after having had sex), Ren just catapults himself into a raging fit. How could he not? How could he not lose all of his shit after having LOST ALL HIS SHIT. HAHA (Shit is such a good placeholder for the dumb.) I mean - he just killed his Supreme Leader. He offered his heart out to Rey - to this stranger. For once in his life, nothing had been clearer to him - he wanted to join forces with Rey. Forget everyone else. So long as she joined him, nothing would ever be unattainable. But she rejected him. And then - he lost all his shit. He was so certain for once - that Rey would join him. That she saw the same future he saw of her, of them, standing together towards the same goal.  With her rejection - he was thrown back to confusion. To that irrational conflict he could never make sense of. Everything that happened after was an intense blur that he could do nothing more but work in automatic mode. And his automatic mode is work like a bitch baby. Imagine this - everything happened so fast after than one moment of clarity - The resistance found a safe haven. The Millennium Falcon was shooting at them. And that one person he’s been searching for all his life resurfaces out of thin air. All the lies that Snoke told him, all the hatred that scum put in his mind, just exploded. 

Everything happened so quickly. He had no second to think straight. He went to what was natural - what Snoke taught him.  Which is why~ that moment of realization at the end, of regret, remorse, guilt - towards Rey, towards this person who seemed to genuinely believe in him - is so important. It makes me believe that he’ll be thinking of his actions more rationally. And this makes me happy for my favorite character. 

A lot have said this, but I think a year or a few will pass in the timeline before we rejoin the characters. We’ve seen their conflict. Now, we’ll see them in their fullest form - allowing for the ultimate battle. This, I’m really excited for. And I give zero fucks whether or not Kylo will be good or bad. I just want him to know who he is and what he is fighting for. And for the briefest moment, we saw it in TLJ - the death of the past - of the Republic and of the Jedi Order - and hopefully of the ashes of the Empire - the First Order. 

TLJ was a really good film. I can’t say it was a really good SW film, but it was an incredible film. You haters need to get your shit together and progress with everyone else. Also, I hate you all for crying Mary Sue on Rey. We women had to deal with countless Mary Sue men in our blockbusters. Now we have one of our own, you’re bitch crying at Disney. FU. 

Stay calm. Stay chill.  KenRik. 

[flamingjets]

Reylo and Luke skywalker fanfic

He could sense it and it terrified him. The force bond that was created between this girl - woman - Rey and his dangerous nephew Kylo Ren aka Ben Solo. Not only was this bond something Rey must learn to control and be able to block but Rey was also a powerful force user, her power is on the same level as Kylo's. This is why he is terrified, he couldn't help Kylo control his power and it ended up exploding and taking out the Jedi academy. It was then he abandoned Kylo resulting in him going to Snoke and turning his power toward the dark side.

The power Rey has inside of her is getting stronger and as much as he didn't want to train her he couldn't help himself and wanted to redeem himself with what happened to his nephew. But he didn't foresee the massive problem now of this force bond. Every time Rey closed her eyes and focused on the force he could feel Kylo reaching out to her and trying to communicate and seduce her with the twisted dark side Kylo has learned from snoke. But there was something else in the bond that was different something unsure and curious a connection that Luke had only sensed between Leia and Han.

It was storming and Rey had just gotten angry at him and exploded her hut and knocked him down to the ground. Standing over him with clenched teeth, anger and hate storming over her face and saber held high he warned her "this isn't going to go the way you think." Still looking at him like she wanted to kill him she lowered the saber and appeared to calm down a little. At that moment was when they both heard the ship approach and landing. Luke jumped up and stared at the ship "well shit if this couldn't get any worse!" Luke thought as he recognized Kylo's ship.

Rey stood beside him as he stared at the men exiting the ship. Kylo surrounded by his knights. "REY!!!" Luke and Rey heard Kylo scream over the storm. Luke glanced at Rey and bolted up the rock face and out of the corner of his eye he saw Kylo order the knights to come after him as Kylo went straight after Rey and could see her running toward Kylo ready to fight. "Fan fucking tastic. Of course send your minions after me. Great." Luke mumbled to himself as he ran up toward his hut. Just as he reached his hut a shot hit to his right.

Luke turned and used th force to throw the one knight up in the air and head first into the rock wall. He stopped running and turned around. The knights surrounded him as one behind him hit him across the back of his knees and he fell to his knees. "Alright you knights don't have your master to protect you. You want a fight good. Because that girl annoyed me by showing up and now your all here so now I'm pissed off!" Luke sneered as he got back to his feet and out from under his robes produced his light saber. He activated it and it shone bright green in the night. Turning on his heel he warded off an attack from behind and cut down the knights that hit him and in the same movement force grabbed another knight and shoved his light saber through the knights chest and sent him flying away. Moving toward the rest of the knights he froze them all in place "get off my fucking island!" And out of his handed blue lightening surrounded them and sent them flying out to the ocean.

Deactivating his saber he looked down toward the cliff he thought he saw Kylo and rey fighting. He sensed pain, fear and panic from rey but nothing from kylo so what happened. In the distance he saw two figures or well one figure and another on the ground so he ran over. Kylo was bleeding and unconscious and Rey hand multiple wounds as well but she was standing. "What happened? You need a medkit so does he." Luke concerned lifted Kylo with the force and opened a door in a hut and laid him down on th ground. "The cliff gave way and we fell into ththe ocean. The sea beast u warned me about attacked us. Kylo saved me from an attack and he got hit hard. Don't ask how I managed to drag his heavy ass back up her. Where are the knights?" Rey explained quickly. "The knights are off my island. And sadly he can't leave till he's healed." Luke replied looking st his nephew then departed unable to be near Kylo without anger rising.

It has been a couple days and in those couple days Luke sensed something new between Kylo and Rey. Understanding and something in common and something else. Luke was terrified of that something else because that would be dangerous for both of them. They might think they know danger and fear but Luke knew better and knew Kylo and rey were in bigger danger then they knew or understood. If Luke hoped to stay away it was no longer possible reality creeped back into his life and it was about to take once again everything he had to fight back. Not only for himself and his sister but for Kylo and Rey. Was Luke about to lose everything once again or would a balance finally be able to happen.

[multi-muse-transect]

Masks off

AU: Mira Wren Bridger, a desperate stormtrooper defends her best friend Ben Solo from Jedi Ezra Bridger in a turn of shocking events. Mira as always belongs to @meldy-arts

Mira aka FN-5678 opens her eyes as the snow splashes against her helmet. She rolls over exhausted as her suit is intact which means she can still fight at the same time. Mira tries to recollect how did this happen....Starkiller base was attacked of course while she was with Kylo Ren inspecting some missing fuel cells then out of nowhere the base was attacked by an unknown force. Then out of nowhere a ship came in and attacked them. Static is only heard on her com as she gets up with her blaster set. 

“Phasma?” Mira called while walking in the snow. The woods are on fire with a few blast marks on them also the sounds of sabers colliding causing her to activate her waypoint to where the sound is coming from. No one is answering. Almost like the base is empty. She runs towards the source while turning off the safety. 

Mira heads up into the hill to see Kylo Ren knocked down by a blue haired man. She knows the man though since he is on the First Order most wanted list: Ezra Bridger. A Jedi and terrorist. She holds her breath then throws a flash grenade at Ezra as he walks towards Kylo blinding him with Mira picking Kylo up. Mira turns around around with blaster fire almost hitting her causing her to turn to see a woman in colorful Mandolorian armor knowing who she is also, Sabine Wren. Ren grabs Mira’s blaster and turns to shoot at Ezra and Sabine before Mira drops another flash grenade to outrun them. After a long run, they drop at a ditch and go prone before getting up as Mira settles Ren against the rock wall.

“EMP.....knocked out every communication in the base.....” Ben explained. Mira administers a healing gel on Kylo’s arm before looking up for any signs of the Jedi and head of clan Wren. She turns to a dead trooper in the ditch before taking off his helmet and closing his eyes then putting it back. He has a flare gun on his hand so she takes it. Mira softly laughs.

“This won’t end well for both us right Ben?” Mira asks.

“Indeed it won’t....” Ben replied. Mira fires a flare in hopes of attracting some stormtroopers. 

“There he is!” Sabine’s voice called. Mira rises from the ditch and opens fire on Sabine, Ezra, and Zeb who are heading straight towards them. She hops over the ditch and continues firing while pulling out her sidearm as she fires both weapons at Sabine causing her to take cover with Ezra heading towards as Mira fires her sidearm at him as Ezra blocks the bolts then swings his saber at her causing Mira to duck then swing her weapon against Ezra’s stomach. Zeb runs up to Mira whom she immediately swings the blaster against his face as Sabine comes up from behind Mira then restrains her causing Mira to drop her weapons then slams her elbow against Sabine’s face.

Mira is about to slam her foot against Sabine’s face but she hears a lightsaber ignition causing her to turn to see Ezra swing his lightsaber at her causing her to dodge with her chest slashed alongside helmet. Kylo looks in shock as his best friend is dead now...

“NO!” Kylo cried and struggles to activate his lightsaber but his hand is too numb from the gel. He could feel the saber shake as Ezra tries to pry it from his hand. 

“What do you want!?” The Knight yelled at Ezra as this attack is random and out of nowhere.

“My daughter. I found what happened.” Ezra replied as Kylo chuckled.

“For all we know, you killed your daughter! Any trooper could’ve been her!” Kylo replied causing Ezra to ignite his lightsaber. Kylo closes his eyes accepting his fate....The lightsaber flies out of his hand as usual and Sabine runs towards Ezra, probably pleading for him to stop. Suddenly, the unexpected happens.....

The lightsaber lands on Mira’s hand. The stormtrooper gets up with her helmet destroyed and chest place of her armor falling off leaving a slash imprint on her undersuit. Mira looks in shock since her stupid gesture actually worked. Ezra looks at her wide eyed and looks closer hoping its his daughter thought to be dead. Mira takes off her stormtrooper helmet while she readies the saber. It lights up with the crossguard ready. 

“Mira....?” Sabine gasped.

“Mira its us, your family.” She continued as she puts down her weapons.Mira yells and tries to impale Sabine but she gets out of the way with Ezra blocking the saber as they cross causing Mira to let go then throw a swing at Ezra who blocks it.

“Listen to us! The First Order brainwashed you! I’m your father Mira!” Ezra pleaded before Mira kicks Ezra in the stomach then throws another swing at him yet again but Ezra blocks the strike then catches Mira’s blade.

“How do you fight with this thing!? The crossguard makes it worse!” Mira yelled at Kylo. 

“Aim it at his shoulder!” Kylo replied. Mira turns the saber over with the crossguard and aims it against Ezra’s shoulder then pushes him against anything that would stop his back. Ezra is pushed against a tree with the ignition slowly stabbing his shoulder. 

“YOU’RE NOT MY FAMILY!” Mira roared. Sabine sadly aims her gun at Mira....She senses the shot. Mira punches Ezra in the stomach then turns to block the shot before rolling forward as Ezra is about to slam his saber at her but Mira blocks it. 

“I’m not....Believing in you....Rebel scum!” She growled. Mira uses her right hand to go for her grenade to set it off to take Ezra down with her but she can’t. Zeb then turns his bo-rifle into its staff form then shocks Mira causing her to scream then fall on the ground. A picture of Rey slips out of Mira’s helmet and floats towards as Zeb slings Mira over his shoulder. The picture floats towards Mira as it lands on her hands....

“Ben.....Find her....Find Rey.....” Mira muttered before the ghost lands. 

“Hera! We found her! We found Mira!” Ezra informed. Sabine sadly looks at her daughter knowing that the First Order brainwashed her. Mira closes her eyes as Ben rolls over and reaches out to her.

[jamesharringtoncreativeworks]

Hi Jim,

I’m currently trying to create some characters for my book, but am having trouble. I just finished reading Drakin and was wondering if you could tell me who your favorite character is out of all the books you’ve ever written. It would be helpful if you could go through how you created that character. Thanks!

TLoki

Hi “Tloki”,

I think I may have covered this previously, but I can’t find the original post, so I’ll go over it again. I actually have two that I really love. So one comes in first with the other very close behind.

Let’s start off with the runner-up:

Mary Jane Kelly – Soul Siphon 

Mary Jane Kelly is actually not original, in that I didn’t create her out of thin air. Because Soul Siphon is basically a story about a group of undead warriors who do the bidding of a disgruntled angel, I wanted to have one character whose murder was fairly well known aka, someone who actually existed. I thought it would add quite a bit of color to the story.

I knew I had to be careful here. I didn’t want to be disrespectful to the dead and certainly didn’t want to offend anyone’s family.  So I went back over some of the most famous murders that people remember… The Simpson murders were too recent, the Manson Family murders still had family that would likely not be too happy about what I intended to do, plus both of those… well… I mean they kind of faded over time. I wanted something… for lack of a more appropriate term, more enduring in the murder mystery world.

Then I decided to go back to my own studies of the Jack the Ripper case in college. (Yes, I did recreational research in college.) There were five (potentially more) perfect examples of what I was looking for. All I had to do was pick one that fit the role I was looking for; Relatively young, female, unmarried. So I went through the canonical victims to see if any of them matched what I was looking for…

Mary Ann Nichols – 43 years old… too old, and based on her biography… a bit too run down for what I was looking for.

Annie Chapman – 47… again, too old. Married to a relative and had children… okay no. I know that was common back then, but… just no. Plus, she was noted as being depressed on had given up on like. I really didn’t think I could write her as the character I wanted to create.

Elizabeth Stride – 44 (yeah this was the pattern). Too tall, married… and so on.

Catherine Eddowes – I actually really wanted to go with her given the mystery surrounding her death and the ‘from Hell’ letter. However, again too old, the description of her is too vague, and I had very little else to go with in terms of her personality.

Mary Jane Kelly – At this point… admittedly I was ready to rule out the Jack the Ripper Victims. None of them fit the bill for what I was looking for. Then I re-read her bio… 25 years old, quarrelsome, known for becoming intoxicated and singing Irish songs. Possibly married, but never confirmed. Not exactly a prostitute like the others as she worked in a brothel. Yes, this I could work with.

There was just enough information on her to lay the groundwork for an interesting character. A foul-mouthed young woman, not afraid to speak her mind, and enjoyed a sip of alcahol every now and then. However, what about the rest of her personality? As a human being, there had to be more to her. Well… details on her life were extremely sketchy and most of them came from her ex-boyfriend, Joseph Barnett. So what was I going to do?

Well, Soul Siphon takes place in the modern day, so I literally had around 150 years after her death to work on character development.  Her backstory involved her being resurrected by the previously mentioned angel and imbued with immortality and powers reflecting how she died; She could shroud herself in the shadows, move silently, possessed super-human speed, and was extremely proficient with knives. She was then given leave to hunt down Jack the Ripper, whom she was actually able to identify. However, she spent a lot of her time trying to protect the other brothel workers from being roughed up in White Chapel. When she finally located Jack the Ripper, she failed to catch him and kill him. He alluded her for years before dying on a shipwreck, fleeing the country. She then came to find out that he was responsible for even more deaths. Her failure cost even more lives.

At this point, I added a level of regret and bitterness to the character as well as personality depth. I don’t want to give too much away, but she’s actually probably the least dynamic character in the book. That being said, as you learn more about her, you realize the character she actually has is very admirable.

I guess I really love this character because she was really fun to research and write. I don’t know if she’s anything like the real Mary Kelly, but I did my best to guestimate what she’d be like in that situation. I am actually thrilled with how she came out.

And with that… my favorite character of the ones I created…

General Xaphan – Damnation/Soul Siphon

So this character went through a lot of developement. After writing Divinity, I began to entertain the idea of writing a sequel but didn’t want to do a direct continuation of the original story. I needed a new story with new characters set in the same universe. So I set out trying to create the main character… and failed over and over again. I just couldn’t create the warrior angel that I truly wanted to.

After several failures, I decided to go back and look at some of the other stories I’d written that could never be published. I stumbled across the first full-length novel I’d written, which was a Star Wars fanfic: The Face of Evil.

The primary character in that story was the villain, Darth Malys. A young Jedi that had turned her back on the order. She was extremely powerful but had trouble controlling her energy, or her emotions. She was a competent warrior and brilliant strategist that nearly brought the galaxy to its knees.

I remember how much I loved this character, but she’d never really see the light of day outside of my circle of friends and blog posts. It was something I really regretted. At that point, I began to try to figure out a way I could actually use her as a character in my new book. Granted, a few things would have to be changed, but I felt I could make it work.

General Xaphan was born out of that character. I borrowed her name and backstory from Collin de Plancy’s Dictionnaire Infernal and merged that with Darth Malys. A relatively young, but capable commander and warrior, and a brilliant strategist. Instead of a fallen Jedi, she was an angel who sided with Lucifer when he rose up against the Most High. She completely believed in Lucifer’s cause to free their angelic brothers and sisters from an eternity of servitude and commanded his forces in battle. Though absolutely ruthless in combat, she viewed the spilling of angelic blood to be a terrible waste, and when attacking non-military targets, she’d offer the civilians a warning before the attack took place. There were no civilian casualties when the Celestial Temple burned thanks to her disobeying Lucifer’s orders and warning the inhabitants. She fought against her counterpart, St. Michael to a stalemate for eons until Lucifers forces were finally defeated. She fled and began a resistance movement in the Celestial World until she was captured and exiled to the underworld. Her time there made her angry. Eventually, Lucifer sent her to the mortal world to do some reconnaisance. To do this, she was given a human form and had her memory wiped. During her time on Earth, she became involved with a young Florentine Soldier, whom she married and spent several years with before Lucifer came for her. After the events of Divinity, Lucifer no longer possessed the ability to remove the human memories from her and instead simply restored her original memories, hoping they would overpower the human. The result was a fractured personality and a divided conscience that made it difficult for her to reconcile her existence. She wound up fighting with herself over whether she truly wanted to continue her role as Lucifer’s general or live out her days with the human she loved so much. That’s pretty much where the adventure begins.

I loved this character so much that I wanted to have a physical representation of her on the cover of the book, something I’d never done before. I knew I couldn’t use my concept sketches of her, but I had to figure out something…

Fortunately for me, one of my friends is a fairly brilliant photographer,  who specializes in dark and very mystical shoots. I had all but given up on my hope to create the character because I couldn’t find a model to fit the bill… that was of course until he posted one particular piece that I admittedly thought was absolutely awesome. The image is still one of the backgrounds on my computer:

The more I looked at the picture, the more I realized… wow, she actually looks a lot like what I’m going for! That face looked shockingly similar to some of the concept art I’d done. I went back and looked at the other photo he posted from that shoot…

Sold, this model looked the part. We worked the whole thing out and he returned with a great photo for me to use. Then I had the graphic designer I work with, Brett Warniers, create my character.

The results pretty much spoke for themselves.

After Publishing Damnation, I wanted to use this character again in some form, so I gave her a cameo appearance in my next book, Soul Siphon.

So there you go. Those are my favorite characters and how I came up with them. Readers, do you have a story with how you created one of your characters? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks,

Jim

  Readers,

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I have been writing for several years, have 4 published works, experience with publishing and independent work, so I can hopefully be of assistance.

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Catch you on the flip side!

-Jim

Picking Favorites… Hi Jim, I'm currently trying to create some characters for my book, but am having trouble. I just finished reading Drakin and was wondering if you could tell me who your favorite character is out of all the books you've ever written.

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The Coup

FN-5678 aka Mira Wren Bridger thought it would be like every mission. She thought it would end like always. She was wrong. She was wrong in many ways. Now her loyalty to the First Order is put into the test. Mira belongs to @meldy-arts and this story was inspired by an ask by @hotsam1

Blackness is what Mira sees. Nothing but pure blackness. She can hear simply nothing but muffled sounds and other noises. Mira opens her eyes quickly as the snowy tundra slightly obscures her visor. Troopers hover over her causing her eyes to widen then holds her breath. The troopers shoot at the surviving troopers on the ground as Mira is tempted to get up and punch them but if she did, she would be dead. The troopers being shot in front of her are her friends which enrages her even more. She wonders how this happened.....Oh yes, now she remembers.

After leaving Jakku, Mira was assigned to the advanced weapons department on the planet Carlac. It was supposed to be just a patrol mission and a new start for her which indeed it was at first. But....Something went wrong. How could anyone have seen it!? A traitor in there midst! And the traitor was admiral Rorke. He wanted to overthrow supreme leader Snoke so he got the help of a crew of Resistance fighters from a ship known as the Ghost to help him. Every trooper beckons to his call and those loyal to Snoke were killed. All except Mira....

She waits for the troopers to walk away which they do as what appears to be a dead trooper lies in front of her dead from what appears to be a blaster mark. Weirdly enough, her HUD states that he’s still alive. Mira gets up as the snow gets off of her then crawls to him to avoid being seen. She shakes the trooper causing him to gasp for air. 

“Traitor-” Mira puts her hand on his mouthpiece then signals him to shush. She looks down to get the snow off of him but reveals he has been shot in the abdomen and is bleeding right now. 

“How bad is it?” The dying trooper asks. Mira looks up and shakes her head then hangs her head in sorrow. The trooper sighs then brushes off the snow revealing his orange pauldron then takes off his helmet revealing his face as blood comes from his mouth and takes the pauldron from his shoulder.

“Here.....Take it. You’re in charge now.” He told.

“Wait, wait but sir I have no experience in leadership-”

“I said....You’re in charge now. Rorke cut off coms to command and prepares to attack Starkiller base with one of the weapons here. He has director Pallaeon prisoner, if he as the passwords for all weapons in the vault, he’ll end the First Order......” The trooper explained and groans in pain.

“I....I saw him talk about it. That traitor....I should’ve killed him when I had the chance....Dammit. And also....There are troopers hold up in the bunker.....Find them.....Find them.....” He ordered. Mira shakes her head refusing the leadership then shakes him. Its too late. He’s gone. Mira slams her fist on the ground in anger knowing this mission is on her now. She was always the follower not the leader. Mira puts on the pauldron then gets up while looking around then picks up a blaster on the ground. 

She activates her thermal vision in the snow as there are barely any treacherous troopers seen so she follows the way point leading to the bunker. She suddenly stops upon seeing something in the snow. The admiral...He’s being escorted by what appears to be a Lasat and a woman in Mandolorian armor.

“Once we get the information off of Jenik, we’ll give you the valuable intel you need.” Rorke stated before Mira ducks her head while listening to them. 

“This better be worth walking the cold.” The Lasat replied.

“Yeah, maybe we’re used to walking in warm atmospheres in the past.” She replied. Mira holds her breath hoping that they would pass but Rorke stops and turns to them.

“Perhaps but after all, we must sacrifice everything to stop the First Order.” He lied as the woman can tell.

“Riiiiight.....”The woman sarcastically agreed before following him. Mira gets up and starts running.....Only for the Lasat to spot him causing her to duck immediately and blend with the snow. He raises his eyebrow.

“What’s wrong Zeb?” The woman asks.

“Nothing, I thought I saw something.” Zeb replied. Mira gets up while breathing heavily from fear and continues to run. She rubs the wet frost from her visor so she can see where she’s going. Mira stops at a patrol outpost and aims her blaster at the window.

“Is there anyone in there?” Mira asks. No answer. She rubs the frost from the window revealing a trooper from the other side causing her to sigh. At this point, no one can’t tell if anyone is friend or foe because of the armor. Mira sighs.

“I’m loyal to supreme leader Snoke! Please let me in!” Mira begged while leaning her head against the door. No answer as the trooper looks at her. Mira bangs on the door before dragging her hand against it.

“Please.....Just let me in.....” She pleaded. Mira swore not to die here, on a harsh snow planet where blizzards are continuous. She remembers Rey, the scavenger she made friends with and how she began to fall for her. She swore to live so she can see her again. Hours past and still no answer. Mira falls on the ground as snow begins to overtake her....Only for the door to open and a blaster aimed at her. 

“Get in.” The trooper ordered. Mira gets up while nodding to thank the trooper as he shuts the door and lifts the carpet to reveal a hatch. He opens the hatch as Mira goes down the latter. She arrives in the bottom to reveal what is described to be a base of operations filled with stormtroopers and civilians. 

“Commander.” The stormtrooper saluted 

“Soldier.” Mira replied. She passes by technicians trying to contact command while others are practicing via VR simulations. A stormtrooper....Or at least, a First Order Deathtrooper stops in front of her. 

“The general wants to see you.” He spoke with a robotic echo in his voice. Mira nods since she is too tired to speak. They stop at another door to reveal a meeting room with a general dressed in black. Mira recognizes her, general Hux. She remembered Hux is stationed here also.

“Armitage.” Mira greeted before the door slides closed.

“Mira, I’m glad you’re alive trooper. What is the news on the surface? And what’s with the pauldron, you’re not a commanding officer.” Hux asks.

“That’s the thing.....We have a problem.” She replied. Hux has a serious look on his face.

“Do explain this problem.” Hux ordered while holding his anger.

“Our coms were cut off because Rorke disabled the coms tower, if we don’t reestablish connections, we’ll never contact command and he is after experimental weaponry that can only be accessed via password that director Pallaeon knows. Pallaeon is held captive.” Mira explained. Much to Hux’s annoyance.

“So we’ve run out of options.....” Hux sighed. 

“My commander explained this to me before he died and put me in charge.....Armitage, how many men do we have in this base?” Mira asks.

“Forty-seven troopers and one TIE fighter pilot.” The general replied. Mira hangs her eyes knowing this is a hopeless situation.

“Sir....What do we do?” She asks hopelessly.

“Wait for command to send out a party at us, if not.....I don’t know.” Hux replied. Mira shakes her head....Until she has an idea.

“Sir, have you heard of the legendary rebel team known as rogue one?” Mira asks causing Hux to raise his eyebrow.

“Yes, they secured the plans for the first death star.” Hux answered.

“And you know the rebel term pulling a rogue one right?” 

“.....Where are you getting at soldier?” The general suspiciously asks. Mira activates the holo-map on the screen showing the entire base. 

“I might have a plan but its a suicide mission....” Mira stated.

“Explain.”

“There are fueling depots for the ships here, if we set up bombs while sneaking past the patrol, we can set up a diversion to distract them also using that one pilot to provide an even more bigger one while I secure Pallaeon and eliminate Rorke.” Mira explained. Hux has a look of doubt....

“We only have one last shot at this. No resources whatsoever.....” Hux said.

“I’ll pose as a defector.” She replied. 

“Fine then but if this fails then our base will be compromised. You’re in charge now Mira.” The general stated.

All troopers are gathered in the hanger while one TIE fighter pilot arrives. Mira arrives as she looks at the scared stormtroopers before putting on her helmet and activates the map.

“Troopers! I know we don’t stand a chance....But this is our last one and if we fail, we’ll go after the other one. Rorke is planning to use experimental weaponry from this base to ensure ours is destroyed and him as leader of the First Order.....We cannot let him do this. He has director Pellaeon hostage and if he gets the passwords from the vault, Rorke will destroy us.” Mira stated. 

“Therefore, as unofficial commanding officer I have devised a plan of attack against Rorke and his Resistance associates.” The map goes into full screen.

“We’ll be pulling a rogue one using guerrilla tactics. The plan is to blow up all ship fueling depots to provide a distraction and an ambush while I pose as a defector and get extract the director. The TIE fighter will have to take down the AT-AT walkers and the TIE hanger then support the troops on ground. Once the explosives have been set, every trooper should retreat and take cover while awaiting fire support as I extract Pallaeon and eliminate Rorke.”” She explained her plan.

“If that traitor gets the password, who knows what kind of weapon he’ll use on us.” The door behind her lifts up revealing the snowy tundra.

“I believe in all of you, good luck....And may the force be you.” Mira assured before putting on her helmet. She readies her blaster as the troopers begin to separate from them. Mira looks at her way point revealing the location of Rorke’s base as he walks towards it.

Rorke sits on his chair, or what was once Janek’s chair. So far he hasn’t been quite responsive to Ezra’s Jedi mind tricks nor the torture and its beginning to annoy the general. 

Ezra could tell that he doesn’t believe in the Resistance cause he looked into Rorke’s mind already.

“Dammit, dammit.....” He hissed at the failed interrogations. 

“Excuse me Rorke, you seem pretty interested at aiming for Starkiller base.” Ezra noticed. 

“Why yes I am, if we don’t find information soon then the Resistance cannot find any secrets of the First Order.” Rorke faked. 

“Right and out of nowhere a ruthless admiral of the First Order decides to defect to the Resistance.” He observed. 

“What are you saying Bridger?” Rorke asked only for Ezra to pull out his lightsaber on him and aims it at his neck. 

“Don’t think I am stupid Rorke, you’re trying to become leader of the First Order.” Ezra hissed causing Rorke to gulp.

“I would never! I believe in the-” His com goes off.

“Sir, we have a defector on our step. Says she’s an interrogation specialist.”A trooper informed.

“L-Let her in!” Rorke ordered before shutting off his coms. 

“Look Bridger, I swear when I become leader of the First Order, I’ll....I’ll leave the galaxy alone!” He pleaded for his life.

“Yeah right! As if you would-” The door behind him slides open to reveal Kanan.

“Ezra please stop!” Kana gets Ezra off of him.

Mira walks in the base as melted snow drips from her armor while being escorted by another fellow stormtrooper. She is taken to the interrogation rooms as the trooper opens the door revealing the director who is restrained against a table.

“I won’t tell you....Anything, traitor....” Pallaeon said while holding his breath. Director of the special weapons division and also a member of the Tarkin initiative, Pallaeon is an honorable man whom Mira looks up to next to Thrawn and is her pick for supreme leader in case Snoke steps down or retires. Mira walks up to the injured director and unlocks the restrains.

“Sir! Its me, Mira!” Mira greeted. Pallaeon and Mira have a good relationship since Mira is highly knowledgeable of his service and also honorable too. Pallaeon opens his eyes and sighs in relief. 

“Oh thank the heavens....” Palleon is released from his interrogation as Mira hands him a blaster. Mira activates her coms. 

“Light it up.” Mira ordered.

The troopers run in the snow as the blizzard is covering for them with numerous squads separating from each other. A trooper places a charge on a wing of a Y-wing bomber while another squad places a bomb on a fuel line. The final team places a bomb underneath another Y-wing.

A trooper’s com goes off.

“Light it up.”

Explosions are heard throughout the base as all of treacherous troopers turn to the explosion sounds and blaster fire too. Sabine arrives with Zeb as they see the explosions. Mira and Pallaeon run out of the cell as Zeb turns around. 

“Hey!” Zeb called only for Pallaeon to shoot back at him. The two run in the hallways as Mira shoots a trooper in the face as they first stop to let a squad of troopers run past them. Mira signals Pallaeon to follow her.

“What do we do now?” Pallaeon asks her.

“We need to reactivate the coms tower to contact command about the coup!” Mira informed. A trooper sneaks up to Pallaeon causing him to turn around and shoot him in the chest. Sabine and Zeb come out of a hallway and open fire as Mira opens the elevator door which opens quickly as they both get in with Pallaeon shooting back. She enters into the elevator and presses the number for the com room.

“Sir I think you should wait for extraction.” Mira suggested to the old director. 

“I prefer not to trooper, the com room needs my retina identification or at least a higher ranking officer hence why Rorke got access.” He replied.

“Damn....” She cursed. The elevator stops. Mira looks up with Pallaeon shooting at the ceiling opening a forced hole into it. She leaps into the hole while helping Pallaeon up. Ezra slices the elevator door above open with his saber and looks down. He jumps down with his lightsaber ready. 

“Go! There’s a manuel hatch above the com room!” Pallaeon ordered Mira. He opens fire on Ezra who dodges the shots as Mira gets on the latter and moves up. Pallaeon’s blaster overheats as he drops it and throws a punch at Ezra who ducks down and punches him in the stomach but its not enough for the director who kicks Ezra in the face. 

Mira heads up as two troopers get out cover and start firing. A trooper fires while walking to Mira who grabs his gun and forces his gun to lower who keeps firing. Mira punches him in the face with her shoulder then shoots him underneath the jaw then shoots his friend. She runs to the com room which is locked causing her to shoot the hatch above her and heads up. Mira crawls then activates her com.

“Hux, I’m nearing the com room! How’s it looking out there?” Mira informed.

Hux watches the surveillance feed of the battle as they run from a walker that is firing on them. The hanger is so far destroyed by the TIE fighter but is pursued by the ghost. 

“Mixed results.” Hux bluntly replied.

“Well we’ll make it mixed to positive!” Mira replied and kicks down the hatch. She is in the com room now. The trooper pulls out her blaster and checks left and right before getting on. She enables the com link to command and contacts Starkiller base.

“This is First Order special weapons department! We are under attack! A coup has been initiated!” Mira yelled on the com. Captain Phasma appears via hologram.

“We read you loud and clear Mira.” Phasma replied as Mira sighed in relief. 

“Thank you captain, we’re hold up in the-” The door slides open to reveal Zeb and Rorke. Zeb roars and runs towards Mira who immediately shoots Rorke then gets out of the way from Zeb. Mira kicks Zeb in the back as he changes his bo-rifle into staff form and swings it towards her causing her to back away then pull out her knife. 

Mira avoids the swing from Zeb as Mira lifts it then tries to impale him with the knife but he grabs the blade which cuts his hand. Zeb then aims the blade at Mira’s chest then slams it shocking her. The TIE fighter pilot spots Mira fighting Zeb while being chased by the ghost so he makes a blast at the com tower blowing Zeb away and Mira too.

She gets with her helmet partially destroyed with the visor cracked open revealing her eyes. Zeb’s eyes widen at the sight....Those eyes.....They remind him of....Ezra and Sabine’s daughter. Mira. He remembered how they looked around desperately for her.....How Ezra almost fell to the dark side....

“No.....” Zeb gasped.

“What Lasat!? Can’t admit defeat?!” Mira yelled at him. Zeb charges towards Mira who drop pulls out her knife but he dodges the swing and lifts her over his shoulder. Mira punches and kicks Zeb while struggling only for her to spot a metal pole sticking out of the blown hole on the edge. Mira grabs it then kicks him in the stomach as she lets go of Zeb but he grabs on to her leg as they dangle from the building. 

“Mira you have to listen to me!” Zeb yelled.

“And why should I?” Mira replied angrily. The TIE fighter makes another run as Kylo Ren’s ship-The Finalizer-arrives. The TIE shoots at Zeb who lets go but is caught by the ghost. Mira panics while trying to pick herself up but can’t. She is soon caught by a hand who lifts her up as she sighs. Its Pallaeon. Mira grabs a hold of Pallaeon as she is successfully lifted by the director. TIE fighters fly by with troopers being deployed on the ground fighting the traitors. 

“Sir where’s the Jedi.....?” Mira asks.

“Ran off, almost cut by a saber cause of him....you did good trooper. You did good.” Pallaeon complemented.

Phasma, Ren, and Thrawn walk in the snow as the blizzard has calm down. Numerous troopers are injured by the fighting and dozens of heavy losses but a successful operation regardless. Hux joins the three.

“General, was this your strategy?” Thrawn asks Hux.

“No sir. It was FN-5678′s aka Mira.” Hux replied. Mira walks with Pallaeon as she is supporting him to walk since his leg has been slashed by Ezra.  

“Hm....” The Chiss observed her. Phasma turns to Thrawn.

“She’s on the list now. Be sure to be ready to send in Mira’s transcripts.”

[jamesharringtoncreativeworks]

Hi Jim,

I’m currently trying to create some characters for my book, but am having trouble. I just finished reading Drakin and was wondering if you could tell me who your favorite character is out of all the books you’ve ever written. It would be helpful if you could go through how you created that character. Thanks!

TLoki

Hi “Tloki”,

I think I may have covered this previously, but I can’t find the original post, so I’ll go over it again. I actually have two that I really love. So one comes in first with the other very close behind.

Let’s start off with the runner-up:

Mary Jane Kelly – Soul Siphon 

Mary Jane Kelly is actually not original, in that I didn’t create her out of thin air. Because Soul Siphon is basically a story about a group of undead warriors who do the bidding of a disgruntled angel, I wanted to have one character whose murder was fairly well known aka, someone who actually existed. I thought it would add quite a bit of color to the story.

I knew I had to be careful here. I didn’t want to be disrespectful to the dead and certainly didn’t want to offend anyone’s family.  So I went back over some of the most famous murders that people remember… The Simpson murders were too recent, the Manson Family murders still had family that would likely not be too happy about what I intended to do, plus both of those… well… I mean they kind of faded over time. I wanted something… for lack of a more appropriate term, more enduring in the murder mystery world.

Then I decided to go back to my own studies of the Jack the Ripper case in college. (Yes, I did recreational research in college.) There were five (potentially more) perfect examples of what I was looking for. All I had to do was pick one that fit the role I was looking for; Relatively young, female, unmarried. So I went through the canonical victims to see if any of them matched what I was looking for…

Mary Ann Nichols – 43 years old… too old, and based on her biography… a bit too run down for what I was looking for.

Annie Chapman – 47… again, too old. Married to a relative and had children… okay no. I know that was common back then, but… just no. Plus, she was noted as being depressed on had given up on like. I really didn’t think I could write her as the character I wanted to create.

Elizabeth Stride – 44 (yeah this was the pattern). Too tall, married… and so on.

Catherine Eddowes – I actually really wanted to go with her given the mystery surrounding her death and the ‘from Hell’ letter. However, again too old, the description of her is too vague, and I had very little else to go with in terms of her personality.

Mary Jane Kelly – At this point… admittedly I was ready to rule out the Jack the Ripper Victims. None of them fit the bill for what I was looking for. Then I re-read her bio… 25 years old, quarrelsome, known for becoming intoxicated and singing Irish songs. Possibly married, but never confirmed. Not exactly a prostitute like the others as she worked in a brothel. Yes, this I could work with.

There was just enough information on her to lay the groundwork for an interesting character. A foul-mouthed young woman, not afraid to speak her mind, and enjoyed a sip of alcahol every now and then. However, what about the rest of her personality? As a human being, there had to be more to her. Well… details on her life were extremely sketchy and most of them came from her ex-boyfriend, Joseph Barnett. So what was I going to do?

Well, Soul Siphon takes place in the modern day, so I literally had around 150 years after her death to work on character development.  Her backstory involved her being resurrected by the previously mentioned angel and imbued with immortality and powers reflecting how she died; She could shroud herself in the shadows, move silently, possessed super-human speed, and was extremely proficient with knives. She was then given leave to hunt down Jack the Ripper, whom she was actually able to identify. However, she spent a lot of her time trying to protect the other brothel workers from being roughed up in White Chapel. When she finally located Jack the Ripper, she failed to catch him and kill him. He alluded her for years before dying on a shipwreck, fleeing the country. She then came to find out that he was responsible for even more deaths. Her failure cost even more lives.

At this point, I added a level of regret and bitterness to the character as well as personality depth. I don’t want to give too much away, but she’s actually probably the least dynamic character in the book. That being said, as you learn more about her, you realize the character she actually has is very admirable.

I guess I really love this character because she was really fun to research and write. I don’t know if she’s anything like the real Mary Kelly, but I did my best to guestimate what she’d be like in that situation. I am actually thrilled with how she came out.

And with that… my favorite character of the ones I created…

General Xaphan – Damnation/Soul Siphon

So this character went through a lot of developement. After writing Divinity, I began to entertain the idea of writing a sequel but didn’t want to do a direct continuation of the original story. I needed a new story with new characters set in the same universe. So I set out trying to create the main character… and failed over and over again. I just couldn’t create the warrior angel that I truly wanted to.

After several failures, I decided to go back and look at some of the other stories I’d written that could never be published. I stumbled across the first full-length novel I’d written, which was a Star Wars fanfic: The Face of Evil.

The primary character in that story was the villain, Darth Malys. A young Jedi that had turned her back on the order. She was extremely powerful but had trouble controlling her energy, or her emotions. She was a competent warrior and brilliant strategist that nearly brought the galaxy to its knees.

I remember how much I loved this character, but she’d never really see the light of day outside of my circle of friends and blog posts. It was something I really regretted. At that point, I began to try to figure out a way I could actually use her as a character in my new book. Granted, a few things would have to be changed, but I felt I could make it work.

General Xaphan was born out of that character. I borrowed her name and backstory from Collin de Plancy’s Dictionnaire Infernal and merged that with Darth Malys. A relatively young, but capable commander and warrior, and a brilliant strategist. Instead of a fallen Jedi, she was an angel who sided with Lucifer when he rose up against the Most High. She completely believed in Lucifer’s cause to free their angelic brothers and sisters from an eternity of servitude and commanded his forces in battle. Though absolutely ruthless in combat, she viewed the spilling of angelic blood to be a terrible waste, and when attacking non-military targets, she’d offer the civilians a warning before the attack took place. There were no civilian casualties when the Celestial Temple burned thanks to her disobeying Lucifer’s orders and warning the inhabitants. She fought against her counterpart, St. Michael to a stalemate for eons until Lucifers forces were finally defeated. She fled and began a resistance movement in the Celestial World until she was captured and exiled to the underworld. Her time there made her angry. Eventually, Lucifer sent her to the mortal world to do some reconnaisance. To do this, she was given a human form and had her memory wiped. During her time on Earth, she became involved with a young Florentine Soldier, whom she married and spent several years with before Lucifer came for her. After the events of Divinity, Lucifer no longer possessed the ability to remove the human memories from her and instead simply restored her original memories, hoping they would overpower the human. The result was a fractured personality and a divided conscience that made it difficult for her to reconcile her existence. She wound up fighting with herself over whether she truly wanted to continue her role as Lucifer’s general or live out her days with the human she loved so much. That’s pretty much where the adventure begins.

I loved this character so much that I wanted to have a physical representation of her on the cover of the book, something I’d never done before. I knew I couldn’t use my concept sketches of her, but I had to figure out something…

Fortunately for me, one of my friends is a fairly brilliant photographer,  who specializes in dark and very mystical shoots. I had all but given up on my hope to create the character because I couldn’t find a model to fit the bill… that was of course until he posted one particular piece that I admittedly thought was absolutely awesome. The image is still one of the backgrounds on my computer:

The more I looked at the picture, the more I realized… wow, she actually looks a lot like what I’m going for! That face looked shockingly similar to some of the concept art I’d done. I went back and looked at the other photo he posted from that shoot…

Sold, this model looked the part. We worked the whole thing out and he returned with a great photo for me to use. Then I had the graphic designer I work with, Brett Warniers, create my character.

The results pretty much spoke for themselves.

After Publishing Damnation, I wanted to use this character again in some form, so I gave her a cameo appearance in my next book, Soul Siphon.

So there you go.

  Readers,

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-Jim

Picking Favorites… Hi Jim, I'm currently trying to create some characters for my book, but am having trouble. I just finished reading Drakin and was wondering if you could tell me who your favorite character is out of all the books you've ever written.