#all of his experiences with other kings have been negative. He wouldn't find comfort in them watching him

[mud-castle]

What would your Lion King prequel be like?

Funny you ask that considering I was actually thinking about it in the shower earlier. Girl, buckle up, cause I have soooo many thoughts.

I had some personal rules that was mostly to adhere to the story they were trying to tell, not the story I personally would've wanted. So that includes keeping Mufasa and Scar as unrelated, Kiros as the villain, the whole Milele plotline, etc. So let's get to it

Spoilers Obviously:

First thing I'd do is change Taka's name. Taka means "trash" which is a fucked up name first of all but second of all doesn't make sense since both of his parents love him. I'd name him either Askari, as a mild nod to The Lion Guard and because Scar could easily come as a nickname from it; Inkosi which also means "king"; or Takasa meaning "to purify."

Secondly, I'd make Taka worse. Not evil yet, but a very spoiled, manipulative brat with a soft spot for Mufasa. Taka suddenly becoming a master deceiver because his father once told him that kings have to lie sometimes makes no sense. So he's just like that. I actually imagine he gets it from his mother since she needs more character than just being good. I'd show him getting into trouble with the animals within his father's territory because of his entitlement with Mufasa often having to act as a mediator.

Taka desires and expects to be king. Full Stop. No "oh I wish I was normal and could hunt with my mother." Would he be an atrocious king? Absolutely, but that doesn't matter since it's what he's owed for being a prince. There would have to be a balancing act between Taka's better and worse traits to keep him somewhat sympathetic.

With that in mind, he never falls in love with Sarabi. He honestly doesn't care much for her. But he wants her as his queen since he's a prince and she's a princess so that's just kind of how it goes. I imagine a scene where Mufasa is trying to see his logic and he's like "but don't you think you should...idk...love... her?" And Taka just raises an eyebrow. Sarabi genuinely can't stand his ass.

Speaking of Sarabi, I'd give her some actual character. I want her to be Mufasa's opposite but also compliment him. So I'd make him very open towards new things and other animals from his experiences wandering with his parents as a cub and push Sarabi's pride and pragmatism up to 11. Sometimes he's right, sometimes she's right, but they learn from each other. I'd like a scene of them together near the end plotting and putting together everything they've learned from each other, working as a unit. I'm removing the weird super senses Mufasa had.

Mufasa dearly needs a character arc, so i'm just gonna go the simple route of him learning to stand up for himself and against Taka sometimes. he's very submissive considering he's lived most of his life under Obasi and tends to be very lenient as a result. He still acts as mediator even after the two have to run and often ends up in the middle of arguments while trying to keep the peace. Keeping his head down has kept him alive. He learns that that will not fly sometimes and someone needs to take a stand and that someone has to be him.

Also I'd keep Kiros as a cannibal, cause God knows he needs something interesting going on. He's a character who loves to play with his food. Instead of being frustrated, he's having the time of his life tracking them down to take care of loose ends (Taka and later Sarabi too). I'd move his son's death to later in the film so we have some time to see their dynamic and really understand why he's so enraged by his death.

Most major change I'd have though is adding more lions to the traveling group:

I don't like how there were already lions at the Pridelands when the whole point was that it was a fairy tale story to give hope. It's kind of weird that there were lions already chilling there, makes the end of the journey feel less impactful.

So I'm taking those lions and making them refugees of Kiros's destruction (he also has a LOT more lions than in the movie) found along the way. This includes Sarafina cause why not. Taka is fully against taking them along as some of them are injured and will slow them down. Sarabi, hating to agree with Taka, is also hesitant, especially since they're being tracked, but she's sympathetic. Mufasa says he'll take the blame if anything happens and helps them, showing his compassion and leadership.

Rafiki joins them as a healer. He's still completely unconcerned with being eaten when they meet, but he has enough of an initial use for them to be given an actual reason to spare him. I imagine Sarafina was one of the injured lions picked up and he simply says she won't make it if they eat him. Her wound is infected and she's growing slower and weaker by the day. Mufasa decides to believe the questionably sane baboon and Rafiki helps her which cements his place in the group.

Taka needs something to do too, so I'm gonna let him be the brains of the outfit. He has 0 leadership skills, but he does have a lot of good ideas. But he often needs Mufasa to actually execute it. Or worse, he needs the other lions which means he needs Mufasa to convince them on his behalf since he cannot ask nicely to save his life.

He doesn't turn into an incel when Sarabi chooses Mufasa cause wtf, but he does feel his authority slipping day by day as Mufasa shows himself to be more of a leader. He sort of "allows" Mufasa to have Sarabi and tells him as much in a bid for some control.

He doesn't betray them to Kiros cause wtf. Instead Mufasa, for the first time, gives him a firm no about something. Taka is stricken, then gets angry and careless and storms off in a blizzard where he trips and falls down a snowdrift near where Kiros is. He panics and runs, unable to cover his tracks as the snowstorm ends and leading them to where the group is heading. Taka knows it's most likely his fault they got caught but like hell he'll admit that.

Throughout the movie, Taka gets worse. More argumentative, more irritated, more angry, more insecure. He loves Mufasa, but that love only seems to be present so long as he's subservient to him. There are moments where Mufasa breaks through to him briefly, showing that he could change, but he just doesn't want to. Taka never really sees Mufasa as an equal, even if he never calls him a stray or anything like Obasi did.

Taka also gets the unfortunate experience of being pummeled and toyed with by Kiros in the battle for the Pridelands until Mufasa slams in, allowing Taka to run. Then it's Mufasa's turn to get beaten. It's up to Sarabi, with her having to convince Taka to help her, to save him. This is the singular time the two manage to work together. Putting their heads together, they manage to save Mufasa.

After the fight, Mufasa sees Taka, there's relief and gratitude in his eyes as he starts to limp to him. We see Taka's eyes soften just a bit and it seems like maybe he'll close the distance. Then the rest of the lions come to praise Mufasa for leading them this whole time and convincing them to get rid of Kiros. Taka slips off somewhere unnoticed, his pride more wounded than ever.

Mufasa shakes off the group as quick as he can, but not quick enough to see where Taka went. He finds him eventually in a cave and is wary about the whole king thing and confides in him. Taka never quite faces him, but in a nutshell he tells him that he might as well accept the title (it goes unsaid that they wouldn't give the position to Taka anyway, but it's very implied). Mufasa moves to make another attempt to connect with his brother. Taka promptly shoots him down, saying something like "you should run along, you wouldn't keep your subjects waiting."

Mufasa reluctantly takes the dismissal and leaves. Taka stares after him in the dark, his eyes brighter and greener than ever with pure envy. Then Mufasa roars and all is good.

Also Mufasa's mom is dead dead. I don't see the point in her being alive.

Also also, take out Timon, Pumbaa, and Zazu. I could not stand them.

[molotovmetro]

The 141 + König with a s/o who goes non-verbal

Tiny disclaimer: im autistic and have moments of being non verbal during breakdowns etc, so this is based mostly off of my own experience, but if anyone feels like ive said inaccurate or offensive things, please let me know as that would never be my intention. The way I've written this suggests this is a negative feeling (, since thats how i experience it) but I understand that might not be the same for everyone. For some people this might just be a daily or

Requested by @apocalypticseagull

Warnings: mentions of stress and the slightest hint at possible injury, besides that nothing I can think of

M!reader

Ghost

Ghost relates to you. While he wouldn't claim his experience is the same, he gets moments of overstimulation where he wants everyone to leave him alone, and will just stop reacting to people.

When he feels like this, he prefers to sit in his room, either completely in the dark or with only a small lamp on, and have as little noise around him as possible.

If you're in a stress situation, not knowing what else to do to help you, that's what he'll resort to.

He'll take you into either his room or yours, whichever you would prefer, and holds you while letting you get away from all the triggers for a bit. Unless you're dealing with life or death situations, whatever work you have left for the day can wait. Your wellbeing always comes first.

Soap

Soap is a lot more observant than people give him credit for. He's the king of avoiding stressful situations for you whenever he can.

But alas, he can't avoid it every time. Whether you start saying less and less as the minutes go on, or just stop talking suddenly, he notices immediately.

Not that he'd be quick to admit it, but he's got a written list of everything you like, even if it's just something you mentioned in passing. He absutely will use this list to do whatever he can to make you smile and relieve some of your stress.

He'll make sure to find a way to still communicate that both of you are comfortable with. He'll happily lend you his journal to write in, or he'll ask Roach for some lessons in sign language. He'd break his back bending over backwards to make you comfortable if he had to.

Gaz

No matter how often it happens, Gaz still feels a jolt of panic whenever you don't respond over coms when you're on a mission. He almost sags in relief as soon as he hears you hum, or even just hears the crackly static of you pushing your radio's button.

He knows you're a talented soldier and you're more than capable of handling yourself, he still prefers to be near you at all times. What if something happens and you can't tell him? You could be in trouble without him even knowing. He'll, just knowing you're stressed is making him want to reach for you.

He likes his job, likes helping people and ridding the world of danger, but his favourite part of every mission is when you're sitting in the exfil helo after a good mission, and you give him that wide smile he's been waiting hours, if not days to see.

Price

You and Price have been working together for so long, you both know the drill. When he starts to notice you going quiet, he makes sure he only asks yes or no questions. On your side; one click of your radio button for no, two for yes. Throw in some improvised morse code when necessary, and you've got a solid communications system.

Having this system is also a huge bonus during stealth missions, when he can't talk freely without risking being spotted.

He loves hearing your voice, but he doesn't treat you any differently when you can't talk. He'll support you in whatever way you need, without making it feel like he's babying you.

The two of you are a well oiled machine. No matter how stressful the situation, usually you can tell what the other one is thinking just by looking at them. You know you both have each other's back, verbal communication or not.

König

König doesn't mean to make a big deal out of it, and he won't if you don't, but he does worry.

After a situation like that happens once, he commits everything that helps you to his memory, and uses the knowledge to help you the next time it happens.

Even down to the tiniest detail, he'll remember. If you don't like a certain texture or can only stand a certain flavour of drink during moments like this, he's making sure you have everything you need and are as comfortable as possible. Whatever is stressing you will be dealt with by him while you're resting and calming down.

If you want to be alone, he understands and respects that, and gives you the space you need. But if you don't, there's nowhere he'd rather be than by your side.

[wendingeverwicked]

Name: Tasha

'True' name: Canibores

Age and Birthday: Ageless, time passes differently where he's from, but looks and mostly acts, like someone in their early 20s.

Height: 5ft10

Pronouns and gender:  Human gender has no hold here. So even saying nonbinary of any flavor wouldn't be accurate. Tasha just is. You can use any pronouns, mix and match, or stick to specific ones. There's no wrong answer here, and Tasha wouldn't care or correct anything. You won't be misgendering them, whatever you decide.

What they are: Demon

Style and Appearance: Shoulder length, fluffy, dark brown hair with a natural wave to it. Sinewy build, tall, not scrawny but lean, wiry. Outfits made of stolen things that caught his attention. Lot of open button-ups tucked into skin tight pants. Mesh tops, chains and shiny stuff for days. Only constant is a big, heavy, pair of steel toe capped work boots.

Piercings and tattoos: Can change as frequently as anything else. Depends on what he wants to do, but almost always has at least ears pierced.

Scars and distinguishing marks: None. 

Sexuality: Undefined. Much like gender, human labels don't apply. Tasha likes sex. Tasha likes all people.

FC: X

Abilities: Infernal fast travel - the ability to 'step' through a veil of infernal energy and arrive somewhere he's been before, or can see clearly. Can gift visions, as well as feelings of passion, euphoria, inspiration, etc. to people who summon him. If staying topside, and therefore needing to sleep, Tasha themself will experience hard to decipher prophetic dreams. Outside of hell, they heal quicker than a human, a few days is enough to recover from most, but in hell, it's instant.

Weaknesses: Their true name makes them controllable in the right hands. Magic can stop them healing. Will take physical damage from anything, it just takes a lot to actually matter or be felt. They have negative focus and a such a shit memory it belongs here.

Links:  Canon - Media  -  Fun Stuff  -  Aesthetic  -  Music  -  Threads

Other bits and pieces:

Feel free to summon. Write starters where he's been called up, respond to opens where they are. Anything like that. Their true name is known enough that it doesn't need restriction.

Is, essentially, a demonic jester. Allowed to be a little shit to his king because the king finds it funny. They carry that energy everywhere and have an equal lack of respect for all authority. So don't take it personally when they refuse to be reverent or respectful to your all mighty characters. You can try to scare it out of him, it probably wont work.

His realm of hell is one of change, passion, love and pleasure. Passion and pleasure are also not just the horny kind. It’s art. An element of spiritual fulfillment found through creation. The domain is full of music, poetry, performance of all kinds, as well as intricate frescos and beautifully painted canvas. The passion he can inspire in others can be this kind. It’s why he’s obsessed with all expressions of human creativity.

It also means the horny kind. BUT. Whilst Tasha has that element to them, that's not all there is, and he can be written without that being the forefront, so please don't worry about writing with him if you aren't comfortable with nsfw themes or threads.

Slut for poetry. Prose of all kinds really, but real poetry of all kinds fan. Reads everything out loud. Poetry feels best to say.

Not a creative bone in this demon. Not a one. Can't make shit. Loves what other people can make though.

Doesn't tend to lie or hide his feelings or thoughts. An open book. They wont always have the language to describe what they're feeling though, and that's one of the rare times he can be quiet.

Loud. Obnoxious. Playful. Doesn't sit still. Has a rhythm to how he walks and talks, and a constant need to move and act.

They don't need to eat, sleep, drink, do anything to sustain a form whilst in hell. They are made of infernal energy, it naturally exists and recovers. It's different if they spend an extended period of time on earth.

Long form backstory and bio:

The most recent demon in his realm. Even if that means he's still a few hundred years old as far as humans would be concerned. Time doesn't move in hell. Doesn't pass or feel like anything. The day and night cycle in his realm isn't natural, it's decided by the king on a whim. Tasha will sit down to read for a bit, get through a few books, and not even realize it's been weeks topside.

With no job, and no real expectations, Tasha is largely left to their own devices. Other demons have work, they have tasks and schedules and jobs and contribute to the running and maintenance around the domain. Not Tasha. Their job is to be a little rascal. Government sponsored troll bitch. He rolls up to his king, talks shit, gets some laughs, some attention, and then gets told to go have fun and skips away like a little princess.

So yeah. Some kind of demonic amalgam of a jester, princess, and youngest son of a mafia don who will eventually have to face the grim reality of the expectations awaiting them. Also the little mermaid. He wants to be where the people are.

Pre to RP, Tasha doesn't spend long periods of time on earth, going up frequently but only briefly. Doing whatever entertains them at that time, then returning. Still seeing hell as home because it's familiar and feels safe.

AUs and other shit:

Feel free to put this guy in some situations. He will always be a demon, but he can be thrown into fantasy worlds, historic fiction, arranged marriages, scifi settings, fucking film noir detective stories. Whatever. He's adaptable.

He's literally been a mafia kid more than once.

This is literally Tasha's vibe. It works in all worlds.